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GODS HVSBANDRY: TENDING, TO SHEW THE DIFFERENCE BETWIXT THE Hypocrite, and the true-hearted Christian. Iohn 15.2. Euerie branch in me that beareth not fruit, he taketh away;
GOD'S HUSBANDRY: TENDING, TO SHOW THE DIFFERENCE BETWIXT THE Hypocrite, and the truehearted Christian. John 15.2. Every branch in me that bears not fruit, he Takes away;
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and euerie branch that beareth fruit, he pruneth, that it may bring forth more fruite.
and every branch that bears fruit, he pruneth, that it may bring forth more fruit.
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CHAP. I. Wherein the Text is opened.CHAP. I Wherein the Text is opened.
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THe lippes of the wise doe feede many, saith the wise Salomon. How truly was this saying verified in our blessed Sauior Iesus Christ, who (being the Wisedome of his Father) delighted (as it was foretold of him) to open his mouth in a Parable, THe lips of the wise do feed many, Says the wise Solomon. How truly was this saying verified in our blessed Saviour Iesus christ, who (being the Wisdom of his Father) delighted (as it was foretold of him) to open his Mouth in a Parable,
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and to vtter dark sayings of old. and to utter dark sayings of old.
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And as in the whole course of his life, his mouth was a wel-spring of waters of life, euermore sending forth the streames of sweete refreshing doctrine;
And as in the Whole course of his life, his Mouth was a wellspring of waters of life, evermore sending forth the streams of sweet refreshing Doctrine;
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so chiefely towards his end (in the fore-sight of his neere approaching departure) doth hee enlarge himselfe more than ordinarie, in diuers most worthy speeches, to instruct and comfort his sorrowfull Apostles.
so chiefly towards his end (in the foresight of his near approaching departure) does he enlarge himself more than ordinary, in diverse most worthy Speeches, to instruct and Comfort his sorrowful Apostles.
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In this Chapter amongst the rest, intending to perswade them to goodnesse of life, he layes downe certaine grounds as a foundation, whereon to raise his purposed exhortation. One ground standeth fast in these two Verses, which containe a sweete and comfortable Parable, wherein our Sauiour sets out the care, that himselfe and his Father take of his Churches welfare.
In this Chapter among the rest, intending to persuade them to Goodness of life, he lays down certain grounds as a Foundation, whereon to raise his purposed exhortation. One ground Stands fast in these two Verses, which contain a sweet and comfortable Parable, wherein our Saviour sets out the care, that himself and his Father take of his Churches welfare.
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Himselfe he compareth to the body of the Vine, from whence the sweete sap of all heauenly graces, is plentifully deriued to euery branch, according to the capacity and measure of euerie one.
Himself he compareth to the body of the Vine, from whence the sweet sap of all heavenly graces, is plentifully derived to every branch, according to the capacity and measure of every one.
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His Father he compares to an Husbandman, who doth plant, and mound, and dresse this Vine:
His Father he compares to an Husbandman, who does plant, and mound, and dress this Vine:
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and last of all, gather the fruit thereof in his owne eternall and vnspeakeable glory and praise.
and last of all, gather the fruit thereof in his own Eternal and unspeakable glory and praise.
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And (that the matter may be better noted) he prosecutes this part of the comparison more at large, shewing the principall husbandry of GOD the Father about this Vine.
And (that the matter may be better noted) he prosecutes this part of the comparison more At large, showing the principal Husbandry of GOD the Father about this Vine.
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This husbandrie is set out by the subiect and parts of it. The subiect of Gods husbandrie is described by the common nature and different kinds thereof.
This Husbandry is Set out by the Subject and parts of it. The Subject of God's Husbandry is described by the Common nature and different Kinds thereof.
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The common nature is in those words, Euery branch in me; that is, euery professor of Christian religion;
The Common nature is in those words, Every branch in me; that is, every professor of Christian Religion;
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euery one that maketh himselfe or others beleeue, that hee beleeueth in Iesus Christ, and imbraceth the heauenly doctrine of the Gospell.
every one that makes himself or Others believe, that he Believeth in Iesus christ, and Embraceth the heavenly Doctrine of the Gospel.
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Faith in Christ maketh a branch, I meane the externall profession of faith; and if it be true, then doth it make a true branch;
Faith in christ makes a branch, I mean the external profession of faith; and if it be true, then does it make a true branch;
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if hollow and fained, then a branch alone in appearance. The kindes of branches are two;
if hollow and feigned, then a branch alone in appearance. The Kinds of branches Are two;
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some that do not bring forth fruit, some that doe. Some professours of religion are sound-hearted, and some are hypocriticall.
Some that do not bring forth fruit, Some that do. some professors of Religion Are soundhearted, and Some Are hypocritical.
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And the care of the Lord extendeth it selfe to euery particular professor of either kindes:
And the care of the Lord extendeth it self to every particular professor of either Kinds:
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of those that carrie a shew of beeing Christians, some do liue a godly life in the sight of the world, and some doe not;
of those that carry a show of being Christians, Some do live a godly life in the sighed of the world, and Some do not;
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and the Father of Heauen carrieth himselfe, as beseemeth his Wisedome, Iustice and Goodnesse vnto both.
and the Father of Heaven Carrieth himself, as beseems his Wisdom, justice and goodness unto both.
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And this is the subiect of his Husbandry. The parts of it are two; and those different, according to the different kinds of branches;
And this is the Subject of his Husbandry. The parts of it Are two; and those different, according to the different Kinds of branches;
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The vnfruitfull branch he cuts off: The unfruitful branch he cuts off:
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that is, the hypocrite he doth bring to eternall destruction, fitting and ripening him for hell, by more and more separating him from Christ,
that is, the hypocrite he does bring to Eternal destruction, fitting and ripening him for hell, by more and more separating him from christ,
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and all the benefits of Christ, till hee haue finally brought him to damnation.
and all the benefits of christ, till he have finally brought him to damnation.
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Euery false Christian, whose life is not in some degree and good measure agreeable to his profession, is by God plagued and punished with eternall death;
Every false Christian, whose life is not in Some degree and good measure agreeable to his profession, is by God plagued and punished with Eternal death;
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and euery of Gods ordinances, and whatsoeuer else befalleth him, is turned (through his owne wickednesse,
and every of God's ordinances, and whatsoever Else befalls him, is turned (through his own wickedness,
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and Gods iust hand against him) into a meanes of working out, and increasing his damnation.
and God's just hand against him) into a means of working out, and increasing his damnation.
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And this is one part of the Lords Husbandry, his seuerity against hypocrites.
And this is one part of the lords Husbandry, his severity against Hypocrites.
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The second part is that, that concernes good branches, representing the goodnesse of God or the sound-hearted Christian, set out in the matter,
The second part is that, that concerns good branches, representing the Goodness of God or the soundhearted Christian, Set out in the matter,
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and end or effect of it.
and end or Effect of it.
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The matter is purging or pruning. The Gardener with his pruning-knife doth cut off such vnprofitable and luxuriant twigges from the branches,
The matter is purging or pruning. The Gardener with his pruning-knife does Cut off such unprofitable and luxuriant twigs from the branches,
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as would hinder the increase of grapes:
as would hinder the increase of grapes:
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so God by diuers meanes which hee hath in a readinesse, and by name, afflictions, sanctified to that purpose, doth diminish, subdue and mortifie the corruptions and disordered affections of his true-hearted seruants, which would else hinder them from liuing in holy and Christian manner before him.
so God by diverse means which he hath in a readiness, and by name, afflictions, sanctified to that purpose, does diminish, subdue and mortify the corruptions and disordered affections of his truehearted Servants, which would Else hinder them from living in holy and Christian manner before him.
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The end of this pruning, and also the effect (for these two termes are often incident,
The end of this pruning, and also the Effect (for these two terms Are often incident,
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yea alwayes, if a wise and sufficient worke man haue the managing of any businesse) is no hurt to the branches,
yea always, if a wise and sufficient work man have the managing of any business) is no hurt to the branches,
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but euen the greatest good that may be, for the increase of their fruitfulnesse, the causing of all vertues to grow in them,
but even the greatest good that may be, for the increase of their fruitfulness, the causing of all Virtues to grow in them,
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and the enabling of them more and more to conforme their liues according to the doctrine of godlinesse.
and the enabling of them more and more to conform their lives according to the Doctrine of godliness.
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And such is the order and meaning of this verse. Now I proceede to collect some necessary poynts of doctrine from thence.
And such is the order and meaning of this verse. Now I proceed to collect Some necessary points of Doctrine from thence.
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CHAP. II. Shewing that there is a mixture of hypocrites with true Christians in the Church, and why.CHAP. II Showing that there is a mixture of Hypocrites with true Christians in the Church, and why.
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FIrst then let vs marke, that our Sauior distinguisheth the branches in the Vine into two sorts; fruitfull and vnfruitfull.
First then let us mark, that our Saviour Distinguisheth the branches in the Vine into two sorts; fruitful and unfruitful.
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Questionlesse wee may conclude from hence, that Christ meant to teach vs, that in his visible Church, there should be a mixture of true-hearted Christians and hypocrits.
Questionless we may conclude from hence, that christ meant to teach us, that in his visible Church, there should be a mixture of truehearted Christians and Hypocrites.
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In the societies of men professing the true Christiā religion; neither are al true, neither are al false:
In the societies of men professing the true Christian Religion; neither Are all true, neither Are all false:
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but some honest, sound-hearted, vpright Christians; other-some, hollow, dissembling, hypocriticall actors of Christianitie. Some are in very deed and substance, that that they are called and taken for:
but Some honest, soundhearted, upright Christians; Othersome, hollow, dissembling, hypocritical actors of Christianity. some Are in very deed and substance, that that they Are called and taken for:
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others haue a meere and bare name of Christianitie, and nothing within them answerable to that name.
Others have a mere and bore name of Christianity, and nothing within them answerable to that name.
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This is the point which our Sauiour teacheth also in the Parable of the Grounds, whereof among foure kinds, one alone prooued good. This is the point which our Saviour Teaches also in the Parable of the Grounds, whereof among foure Kinds, one alone proved good.
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So in the Parable of the field which had Tares sowed in it, together with good Corne:
So in the Parable of the field which had Tares sowed in it, together with good Corn:
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in the Parable of the Draw-net, that gathered not good Fish alone, but much vnprofitable filth withall.
in the Parable of the Draw-net, that gathered not good Fish alone, but much unprofitable filth withal.
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So much also doth Paul signifie, when he telleth vs, that all are not Israel, which are of Israel;
So much also does Paul signify, when he Telleth us, that all Are not Israel, which Are of Israel;
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and that hee is not a Iew, which is one without, but he which is one within.
and that he is not a Iew, which is one without, but he which is one within.
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And againe, of the Congregation in the wildernesse, hee affirmeth, that though all did eate of the same Spirituall meate, and drinke of the same Spirituall drinke,
And again, of the Congregation in the Wilderness, he Affirmeth, that though all did eat of the same Spiritual meat, and drink of the same Spiritual drink,
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yet God was not well pleased with them all.
yet God was not well pleased with them all.
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And Saint Iohn affirmeth in plaine tearmes, that all are not of vs (in truth of heart) which are amongst vs, in shew of profession.
And Saint John Affirmeth in plain terms, that all Are not of us (in truth of heart) which Are among us, in show of profession.
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To this truth the continuall experience of all Ages yeeldeth a manifest and lamentable testimony.
To this truth the continual experience of all Ages yields a manifest and lamentable testimony.
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In Adams family (the mother Church of all the world) there was Caine as well as Abel, both offerers to God:
In Adams family (the mother Church of all the world) there was Cain as well as Abel, both offerers to God:
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but the former in a false semblance of pietie; the latter, in the truth of faith and deuotion.
but the former in a false semblance of piety; the latter, in the truth of faith and devotion.
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In the Arke were accursed Cam, and blessed Shem. In Abrahams house, scoffing, wilde Ismael, and religious Isaac. In Isaacs house, plaine-hearted Iacob, and the murdering-minded Esau. So in the wildernesse, gaine-saying Core, with his accomplices Dathan, Abiram and the rest,
In the Ark were accursed Cam, and blessed Shem. In Abrahams house, scoffing, wild Ishmael, and religious Isaac. In Isaacs house, plainhearted Iacob, and the murdering-minded Esau So in the Wilderness, gainsaying Core, with his accomplices Dathan, Abiram and the rest,
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as well as Moses, Ioshua and Caleb. In after-times, Elies sons (a paire of prodigious dunces, ill liuing and dumb Ministers),
as well as Moses, Ioshua and Caleb. In Aftertimes, Ely's Sons (a pair of prodigious dunces, ill living and dumb Ministers),
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as well as faithfull Samuel, the Lords true Prophet.
as well as faithful Samuel, the lords true Prophet.
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A Saul and a Dauid; an Achitophel and an Hushai; and so vpwards euen to Christs family,
A Saul and a David; an Ahithophel and an Hushai; and so upwards even to Christ family,
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and there was a Iudas and a Peter. What Church can be free from dissemblers,
and there was a Iudas and a Peter. What Church can be free from dissemblers,
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if this little domesticall Church, that had such a Pastour and such members, had yet a Diuell lodging within it? Wherefore it was so too in the times of the Gospell;
if this little domestical Church, that had such a Pastor and such members, had yet a devil lodging within it? Wherefore it was so too in the times of the Gospel;
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halting Ananias and Saphira, as well as iust Barnabas; Corinthian flaunters, as well as true Teachers:
halting Ananias and Sapphira, as well as just Barnabas; Corinthian flaunters, as well as true Teachers:
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yea, and which is more to be wondred at, false Apostles as well as true, dispersed here and there in all Churches.
yea, and which is more to be wondered At, false Apostles as well as true, dispersed Here and there in all Churches.
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Loe, how Christs floore hath chaffe, as well as wheate lying in it; and his field hath Goates as well as Sheepe feeding in it.
Loe, how Christ floor hath chaff, as well as wheat lying in it; and his field hath Goats as well as Sheep feeding in it.
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Let vs inquire a reason of this mixture, both why some be false, and why some be true. Let us inquire a reason of this mixture, both why Some be false, and why Some be true.
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Of the former, we must fetch reasons from Man, from Satan, and from God. From Man;
Of the former, we must fetch Reasons from Man, from Satan, and from God. From Man;
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because hypocrisie is one of the euill weeds that doth naturally grow in his corrupt soule, it being verie agreeable to his naughty heart, to dissemble goodnesse in some cases; Because hypocrisy is one of the evil weeds that does naturally grow in his corrupt soul, it being very agreeable to his naughty heart, to dissemble Goodness in Some cases;
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and hauing seene the truth, to make shew of yeelding, though in heart he yeeld not vnto it.
and having seen the truth, to make show of yielding, though in heart he yield not unto it.
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For oftentimes the truth is laid open so clearely before the eyes of his minde, partly through the euidenee of outward proofe, partly through the inward light of illumination,
For oftentimes the truth is laid open so clearly before the eyes of his mind, partly through the euidenee of outward proof, partly through the inward Light of illumination,
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as hee cannot but acknowledge it, as the eye cannot choose but see such obiects, as are set in conuenient manner and distance before it.
as he cannot but acknowledge it, as the eye cannot choose but see such objects, as Are Set in convenient manner and distance before it.
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Yea, many times custome, education, and bringing vp in commonly receiued truths, doth so accustome and wont the minde vnto them (as vsuall eating doth the pallate vnto some kinde of foode), that hee cannot tell how to deny them;
Yea, many times custom, education, and bringing up in commonly received truths, does so accustom and wont the mind unto them (as usual eating does the palate unto Some kind of food), that he cannot tell how to deny them;
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yea, that for his credit sake, and out of a desire to be well respected amongst his neighbours, he cannot but bee forward in declaring his opinion of them.
yea, that for his credit sake, and out of a desire to be well respected among his neighbours, he cannot but be forward in declaring his opinion of them.
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Nature therefore will attaine to the knowledge and profession of diuine truths, with the bare helpe of a common grace of inlightning:
Nature Therefore will attain to the knowledge and profession of divine truths, with the bore help of a Common grace of enlightening:
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but the true doctrine of godlinesse, is so contrary to the most beloued lusts of men,
but the true Doctrine of godliness, is so contrary to the most Beloved Lustiest of men,
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so opposite to their naturall corruptions, and tendeth so wholly to beate them out of themselues,
so opposite to their natural corruptions, and tendeth so wholly to beat them out of themselves,
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and to bring them in subiection vnto GOD, that through the strength of these corruptions,
and to bring them in subjection unto GOD, that through the strength of these corruptions,
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and that voluntarie slauerie wherein they remayne willingly enthralled vnto sinne, they neither will nor can (indeed they cannot,
and that voluntary slavery wherein they remain willingly enthralled unto sin, they neither will nor can (indeed they cannot,
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because they will not) giue a dutifull and submissiue entertainement thereunto, and so become but hypocrites at the best.
Because they will not) give a dutiful and submissive entertainment thereunto, and so become but Hypocrites At the best.
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So that it is no more wonder, to see a man prooue an hypocrite, then to haue a Crow proue blacke:
So that it is no more wonder, to see a man prove an hypocrite, then to have a Crow prove black:
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for the Crow doth not more naturally bring blacknesse into the world with her, than a man doth bring with him guile and dissimulation;
for the Crow does not more naturally bring blackness into the world with her, than a man does bring with him guile and dissimulation;
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seeing hee hath in him so much imperfect goodnesse, as will make him receiue the forme of godlinesse,
seeing he hath in him so much imperfect Goodness, as will make him receive the Form of godliness,
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but withall so much tyrannizing badnesse, as will not giue him leaue to receiue the power of it.
but withal so much tyrannizing badness, as will not give him leave to receive the power of it.
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Againe, the diuell is very busie to water and cherish the seedes of guile, that are borne and bred with vs, and within vs:
Again, the Devil is very busy to water and cherish the seeds of guile, that Are born and bred with us, and within us:
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for out of his malice, he is very desirous to keepe men from saluation, and to hold them vnder his owne command and tyranny.
for out of his malice, he is very desirous to keep men from salvation, and to hold them under his own command and tyranny.
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Wherefore if hee cannot retaine them still, as his absolute and professed vassals, yet hee takes great paines to maintaine a more secret dominion ouer them,
Wherefore if he cannot retain them still, as his absolute and professed vassals, yet he Takes great pains to maintain a more secret dominion over them,
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and to become the Lord of their hearts, in a more priuate and vndiscernable manner.
and to become the Lord of their hearts, in a more private and undiscernible manner.
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Wherefore when hee is cast out from a manifest domineering ouer them, by the shining of the Lampe of true religion within them, as Christ sore told that he should;
Wherefore when he is cast out from a manifest domineering over them, by the shining of the Lamp of true Religion within them, as christ soar told that he should;
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yet still he striueth by craft, and pollicie, to keepe possession of the turret of their hearts,
yet still he strives by craft, and policy, to keep possession of the turret of their hearts,
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as being loath to bee beaten out of his old and long vsurped kingdome, so long as any one defensible fort remaineth.
as being loath to be beaten out of his old and long usurped Kingdom, so long as any one defensible fort remains.
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Now the diuell worketh effectually in the children of disobedience (as the Apostle testifieth), and so finding them full apt to dissemble,
Now the Devil works effectually in the children of disobedience (as the Apostle Testifieth), and so finding them full apt to dissemble,
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and making the matter worse by his forcible tentations, and subtill insinuations, it is no maruell if many come no further than to bare shewes;
and making the matter Worse by his forcible tentations, and subtle insinuations, it is no marvel if many come no further than to bore shows;
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especially seeing men are vsually so carelesse in searching themselues, and in resisting his tentations.
especially seeing men Are usually so careless in searching themselves, and in resisting his tentations.
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Last of all, the Lord of Heauen doth most iustly punish a number of men, that liue within the visible Church, by giuing them ouer to the diuell,
Last of all, the Lord of Heaven does most justly Punish a number of men, that live within the visible Church, by giving them over to the Devil,
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and their owne hollow hearts, to be beguiled and deceiued with outward appearances of goodnesse,
and their own hollow hearts, to be beguiled and deceived with outward appearances of Goodness,
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so to auenge himselfe vpon their carelesse or wilfull contempt, or neglect of the offers of grace made vnto them:
so to avenge himself upon their careless or wilful contempt, or neglect of the offers of grace made unto them:
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for where the doctrine of saluation by Iesus Christ is in any degree made manifest;
for where the Doctrine of salvation by Iesus christ is in any degree made manifest;
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there doth God proffer the spirit of grace withall, and is readie for his part to bestow it.
there does God proffer the Spirit of grace withal, and is ready for his part to bestow it.
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But when men doe neglect or reiect this goodnesse, making more account of the base vanities of this world,
But when men do neglect or reject this Goodness, making more account of the base vanities of this world,
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then of those most pretious treasures, offered vnto them by the Lord;
then of those most precious treasures, offered unto them by the Lord;
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then doth hee most righteously depart from them, and turne them vp into the hands of Satan, to be blinded and hardned by him,
then does he most righteously depart from them, and turn them up into the hands of Satan, to be blinded and hardened by him,
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and of their owne corruptions to be kept vnder, and vanquished by them, that so hee may most holily accomplish his most wise and eternall purpose, of glorifying himselfe in their iust damnation at the last.
and of their own corruptions to be kept under, and vanquished by them, that so he may most holily accomplish his most wise and Eternal purpose, of glorifying himself in their just damnation At the last.
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And thus there is a kind of working of God, as well as of Satan and men, in the hollownesse of them that bee hollow;
And thus there is a kind of working of God, as well as of Satan and men, in the hollowness of them that be hollow;
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the Lord carrying himselfe most righteously and wisely: the diuell and men most wickedly and foolishly:
the Lord carrying himself most righteously and wisely: the Devil and men most wickedly and foolishly:
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he intending and attaining his owne holy and good ends, they following and seeking after their owne abominable and vnholy desires.
he intending and attaining his own holy and good ends, they following and seeking After their own abominable and unholy Desires.
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And thus we may plainely see how it comes to passe, that many hypocrites are found in Gods house.
And thus we may plainly see how it comes to pass, that many Hypocrites Are found in God's house.
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Now vpon what reasons stands it, that all be not as bad as any, but that some doe sincerely imbrace Christ? the reason of this also must be taken from Man, and from God. From Man;
Now upon what Reasons Stands it, that all be not as bad as any, but that Some do sincerely embrace christ? the reason of this also must be taken from Man, and from God. From Man;
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because hee is in his very making, capable of truth, and a subiect of that nature,
Because he is in his very making, capable of truth, and a Subject of that nature,
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as may haue truth wrought in it by good meanes;
as may have truth wrought in it by good means;
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euen as the blind mans eye, because it was a mans eye, was capable of hauing the power of seeing wrought in it.
even as the blind men eye, Because it was a men eye, was capable of having the power of seeing wrought in it.
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For it is a very false and cauilling exception, that is taken to the doctrine of mans seruitude to sinne,
For it is a very false and cavilling exception, that is taken to the Doctrine of men servitude to sin,
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when it is inferred hence, that a man is turned into a stone or trunk.
when it is inferred hence, that a man is turned into a stone or trunk.
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Nay, man hath a soule indued with those naturall faculties, which may receiue the impression of grace, by meanes which God doth sanctifie for that purpose.
Nay, man hath a soul endued with those natural faculties, which may receive the impression of grace, by means which God does sanctify for that purpose.
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Indeede so farre is he subiected to the dominion of sinne, that hee wanteth all actiue power of conuerting himselfe to God;
Indeed so Far is he subjected to the dominion of sin, that he Wants all active power of converting himself to God;
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but yet such naturall faculties remaine within him, as that hee wanteth not a passiue power of being conuerted, if God conuert him.
but yet such natural faculties remain within him, as that he Wants not a passive power of being converted, if God convert him.
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Let a mans leg bee cut, and though of it selfe it will nor heale or knit together againe;
Let a men leg be Cut, and though of it self it will nor heal or knit together again;
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yet it hath a power of being healed and knit againe, by the meanes of some playster or medicine skilfully applyed:
yet it hath a power of being healed and knit again, by the means of Some plaster or medicine skilfully applied:
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but cut a sticke of wood, or breake it in peeces, and no playsters will make vp the wound,
but Cut a stick of wood, or break it in Pieces, and no plasters will make up the wound,
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or knit the broken peeces together againe. So is it with corrupted mankinde;
or knit the broken Pieces together again. So is it with corrupted mankind;
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and this is all, that the truth of Gods Word will giue vs leaue to ascribe to man,
and this is all, that the truth of God's Word will give us leave to ascribe to man,
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as a reason of his being truely ingraffed into Christ, he is capable of such a worke of Gods Spirit.
as a reason of his being truly Ingrafted into christ, he is capable of such a work of God's Spirit.
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But the Principall and onely actiue cause, is Gods power and goodnesse, that cause, beyond which, it is a madnesse to enquire for any other cause.
But the Principal and only active cause, is God's power and Goodness, that cause, beyond which, it is a madness to inquire for any other cause.
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The Lord doth please to bestow effectuall grace vpon those, whom he will receiue to mercie;
The Lord does please to bestow effectual grace upon those, whom he will receive to mercy;
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whereby they haue not alone their mindes inlightned to some perceiuing of the truth of Gods word,
whereby they have not alone their minds enlightened to Some perceiving of the truth of God's word,
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but also their wills, by the mighty operation of the holy Ghost, subdued to the obedience of the same.
but also their wills, by the mighty operation of the holy Ghost, subdued to the Obedience of the same.
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So by the infusing of a new life into them, they are inabled to become such,
So by the infusing of a new life into them, they Are enabled to become such,
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as hee doth wish them to be, and as themselues desire to be accounted.
as he does wish them to be, and as themselves desire to be accounted.
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Were it not for this grace, all in the Church would be hypocrites as well as any:
Were it not for this grace, all in the Church would be Hypocrites as well as any:
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but it pleaseth the Lord to bestow that grace vpon one (whom he hath inabled to desire it, that hee may gratiously bestow it), which to another hee giueth not,
but it Pleases the Lord to bestow that grace upon one (whom he hath enabled to desire it, that he may graciously bestow it), which to Another he gives not,
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but leaueth him to his owne carelesnesse of it;
but Leaveth him to his own carelessness of it;
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that (missing it by his owne default) his blood may bee vpon his owne head.
that (missing it by his own default) his blood may be upon his own head.
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So the perdition of hypocrites is of themselues, because they willingly refuse the goodnesse of God, which hee doth offer them;
So the perdition of Hypocrites is of themselves, Because they willingly refuse the Goodness of God, which he does offer them;
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the soundnesse and happinesse of the Saints of God, is of his free grace, that breakes the yoake of sinne which held them vnder;
the soundness and happiness of the Saints of God, is of his free grace, that breaks the yoke of sin which held them under;
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and makes them willing of vnwilling, and able of vnable, to turne themselues vnto him.
and makes them willing of unwilling, and able of unable, to turn themselves unto him.
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For to imagine (as some will needes doe) that the Lord doth deale no more bountifully with one,
For to imagine (as Some will needs do) that the Lord does deal no more bountifully with one,
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than with another, of the members of the Church;
than with Another, of the members of the Church;
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but that the cause why one becomes an hypocrite, the other preuaileth to vprightnesse, is meerely and wholly in themselues, is a fancie (I thinke) so contrary to all, both Scripture,
but that the cause why one becomes an hypocrite, the other prevaileth to uprightness, is merely and wholly in themselves, is a fancy (I think) so contrary to all, both Scripture,
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and experience of Gods Saints, that hardly can any be deceiued with it, but hee that neuer felt what it was to be vpright, and whence it came.
and experience of God's Saints, that hardly can any be deceived with it, but he that never felt what it was to be upright, and whence it Come.
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And thus haue we laid before you the truth of this point
And thus have we laid before you the truth of this point
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CHAP. III. Shewing the description and sorts of hypocrites.CHAP. III. Showing the description and sorts of Hypocrites.
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NOw it is very requisite, that wee make a plaine and sound explication of it, to the intent, that euery man may discerne of himselfe,
NOw it is very requisite, that we make a plain and found explication of it, to the intent, that every man may discern of himself,
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and of his owne estate, whether himselfe be an hypocrite yea or no.
and of his own estate, whither himself be an hypocrite yea or no.
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Wee will therefore doe our best to lay the matter open clearely, that it may bee euidently discouered (to them that will take the paines of inquiring about the point) who is guilefull? who without guile? and for this purpose it is necessary to stand vpon these foure heads:
we will Therefore do our best to lay the matter open clearly, that it may be evidently discovered (to them that will take the pains of inquiring about the point) who is guileful? who without guile? and for this purpose it is necessary to stand upon these foure Heads:
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First, to shew what an hypocrite is: secondly, to shew the diuers sorts, or rather degrees of hypocrites:
First, to show what an hypocrite is: secondly, to show the diverse sorts, or rather Degrees of Hypocrites:
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thirdly, to set downe some generall notes of difference betwixt the true-hearted and the hypocrite.
Thirdly, to Set down Some general notes of difference betwixt the truehearted and the hypocrite.
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Lastly, to declare more particularly the agreement & disagreement of them both, in foure principall and maine graces, whereof the one hath alone the shadow, the other the substance; that is, first, in knowledge; secondly, in faith; thirdly, in repentance;
Lastly, to declare more particularly the agreement & disagreement of them both, in foure principal and main graces, whereof the one hath alone the shadow, the other the substance; that is, First, in knowledge; secondly, in faith; Thirdly, in Repentance;
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fourthly, in good life, or in obedience.
fourthly, in good life, or in Obedience.
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First then, for the describing of an hypocrite, we must make vse of a necessary rule of Logicke, which bids vs to define the concrete by the abstract as they terme it,
First then, for the describing of an hypocrite, we must make use of a necessary Rule of Logic, which bids us to define the concrete by the abstract as they term it,
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as no man can possibly declare what a white thing is, but by conceiuing and expressing what is whitenesse;
as no man can possibly declare what a white thing is, but by conceiving and expressing what is whiteness;
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nor what a prowd man is but by vnderstanding what pride is; nor what an hypocrite is, but by knowing what is hypocrisie.
nor what a proud man is but by understanding what pride is; nor what an hypocrite is, but by knowing what is hypocrisy.
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And againe we must vnderstand, that vertues and vices do not denominate their subiects, vnlesse they be in them in so high a degree,
And again we must understand, that Virtues and vices do not denominate their Subjects, unless they be in them in so high a degree,
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as to preuaile and be predominant ouer their contraries:
as to prevail and be predominant over their contraries:
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as nothing is called white, but that in which whitenesse so preuaileth, that it partaketh more of white, than of any other colour:
as nothing is called white, but that in which whiteness so prevaileth, that it partaketh more of white, than of any other colour:
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and if a thing doe so pertake of whitenesse, we call it white, though it faile much of the whitest whitenesse that may be.
and if a thing do so partake of whiteness, we call it white, though it fail much of the whitest whiteness that may be.
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So is hee called a proud man, in whom pride preuaileth; an infidell, whom infidelitie ruleth;
So is he called a proud man, in whom pride prevaileth; an infidel, whom infidelity Ruleth;
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a reuengeful man, in whom reuenge doth beare sway; and a couetous man, in whom couetousnesse raigneth.
a revengeful man, in whom revenge does bear sway; and a covetous man, in whom covetousness Reigneth.
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And so must wee likewise conclude in the present matter, that hee is an hypocrite, in whom hypocrisie preuaileth and beareth rule.
And so must we likewise conclude in the present matter, that he is an hypocrite, in whom hypocrisy prevaileth and bears Rule.
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To the making of an hypocrite therefore, three things must concurre: first, a fit subiect;
To the making of an hypocrite Therefore, three things must concur: First, a fit Subject;
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viz. such an one as doth (at least in appearance) professe himselfe to be a Christian, and to beleeue in Christ.viz. such an one as does (At least in appearance) profess himself to be a Christian, and to believe in christ.
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As nothing can bee called an vnfruitfull branch, if it bee not a branch;
As nothing can be called an unfruitful branch, if it be not a branch;
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so neither can any man bee termed an hypocrite, vnlesse at least externally he bee in Christ:
so neither can any man be termed an hypocrite, unless At least externally he be in christ:
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in this meaning, as wee now take the word hypocrite, in opposition to a sound member of Christ.
in this meaning, as we now take the word hypocrite, in opposition to a found member of christ.
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Secondly, there must be in that subiect an adiunct, that vice of hypocrisie:
Secondly, there must be in that Subject an adjunct, that vice of hypocrisy:
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and thirdly, this vice must bee in that subiect, in such degree as to beare to rule;
and Thirdly, this vice must be in that Subject, in such degree as to bear to Rule;
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and to bee, as they terme it, predominant.
and to be, as they term it, predominant.
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Wherefore for our further information in this matter (which is most exceeding needfull to be very distinctly knowne and conceiued of) wee must search into the nature of that crooked, selfe-couering and selfe-cousening vice of hypocrisie, about which wee neede not goe farre,
Wherefore for our further information in this matter (which is most exceeding needful to be very distinctly known and conceived of) we must search into the nature of that crooked, selfe-couering and selfe-cousening vice of hypocrisy, about which we need not go Far,
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but alone turne our thoughts to the Apostles description of it, viz. that it is a forme of godlinesse, without the power thereof.
but alone turn our thoughts to the Apostles description of it, viz. that it is a Form of godliness, without the power thereof.
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It a false fained goodnes, a goodnesse alone painted, and put on, and counterfeited. In plaine words thus you may describe it;
It a false feigned Goodness, a Goodness alone painted, and put on, and counterfeited. In plain words thus you may describe it;
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A corruption of the will, whereby it inclineth it selfe to seeme good, by doing some good,
A corruption of the will, whereby it Inclineth it self to seem good, by doing Some good,
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and leauing some euill for ones owne sake.
and leaving Some evil for ones own sake.
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For euery man is naturally desirous to haue other men esteeme him good, and to esteeme of himselfe also,
For every man is naturally desirous to have other men esteem him good, and to esteem of himself also,
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as of one that is good;
as of one that is good;
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and because, neither will his neighbours conceiue so of him, neither can hee so conceiue of himselfe, without some ground for such conceit;
and Because, neither will his neighbours conceive so of him, neither can he so conceive of himself, without Some ground for such conceit;
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he is therefore willing to doe something that may worke in others, and in himselfe such an opinion of him,
he is Therefore willing to do something that may work in Others, and in himself such an opinion of him,
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and to auoyde some other things, that might procure the contrary opinion.
and to avoid Some other things, that might procure the contrary opinion.
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Yea, euery man naturally is willing to be happy, and willing to think, that he shall be happy,
Yea, every man naturally is willing to be happy, and willing to think, that he shall be happy,
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yet because this thought cannot be maintained, without some colour of reason, hee is also willing to doe some things, that he may thinke will further his happynes,
yet Because this Thought cannot be maintained, without Some colour of reason, he is also willing to do Some things, that he may think will further his happiness,
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and auoyde some other things that will hinder it.
and avoid Some other things that will hinder it.
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Now when a man that liueth in the Church, out of these naturall desires, that are inseparably vnited to his reasonablenesse, doth incline himselfe in some things, to yeeld to the Doctrine of Religion, that so he may serue his owne turne, in fulfilling his owne desires:
Now when a man that lives in the Church, out of these natural Desires, that Are inseparably united to his reasonableness, does incline himself in Some things, to yield to the Doctrine of Religion, that so he may serve his own turn, in fulfilling his own Desires:
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this is false goodnesse, goodnesse alone to the eye;
this is false Goodness, Goodness alone to the eye;
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it is called goodnesse, as a false shilling is called a shilling, because it looketh like a shilling, hauing the same stampe,
it is called Goodness, as a false shilling is called a shilling, Because it looks like a shilling, having the same stamp,
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and a little filuer at top, though in ths middest it be nothing but brasse, or some such base and vnworthy matter.
and a little filuer At top, though in this midst it be nothing but brass, or Some such base and unworthy matter.
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If a man (I say) be moued for his owne credit or ease sake,
If a man (I say) be moved for his own credit or ease sake,
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yea, or for his owne faluation sake, to be willing to do some good, that God in his word commandeth;
yea, or for his own faluation sake, to be willing to do Some good, that God in his word commands;
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and to forbeare some euill in the same Word condemned, and not to be willing to doe all good commanded, and auoyde all euill forbidden;
and to forbear Some evil in the same Word condemned, and not to be willing to do all good commanded, and avoid all evil forbidden;
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this is but guilefull hollow, imperfect.
this is but guileful hollow, imperfect.
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dissembled goodnesse, so esteemed by men, and so appearing to them, that can looke alone vpon the bark and outer rinde of things, not so appearing to the pure eyes of God,
dissembled Goodness, so esteemed by men, and so appearing to them, that can look alone upon the bark and outer rind of things, not so appearing to the pure eyes of God,
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nor so accounted in his true iudgement, that searcheth into the marrow, and pith, and depth of all things.
nor so accounted in his true judgement, that Searches into the marrow, and pith, and depth of all things.
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For God himselfe is the chiefe good, and in a manner the onely good, neither is any thing good, but by participation from him;
For God himself is the chief good, and in a manner the only good, neither is any thing good, but by participation from him;
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and so that goodnesse which is not (as it were) deriued from him,
and so that Goodness which is not (as it were) derived from him,
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as from the originall of it, nor directed to him, as to the scope and end of it,
as from the original of it, nor directed to him, as to the scope and end of it,
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because it hath nothing to doe with him, therefore indeede is not goodnesse, whatsoeuer shew it may carrie to the world.
Because it hath nothing to do with him, Therefore indeed is not Goodness, whatsoever show it may carry to the world.
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So that as true goodnesse, is will to bee good in all things for Gods sake;
So that as true Goodness, is will to be good in all things for God's sake;
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so is false goodnesse a will to seeme good in some things for ones owne sake.
so is false Goodness a will to seem good in Some things for ones own sake.
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Ease may moue a man to doe some good, and auoyde some euill, so may credit, so may profit.
Ease may move a man to do Some good, and avoid Some evil, so may credit, so may profit.
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Now if any of these things doe chiefly and principally worke vpon our wills, as the motiues and ends of our actions,
Now if any of these things do chiefly and principally work upon our wills, as the motives and ends of our actions,
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then is that goodnesse but hypocrisie and seeming goodnesse;
then is that Goodness but hypocrisy and seeming Goodness;
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and that man who liuing in the visible Church, suffers this vice (of being induced but to some good things, not all;
and that man who living in the visible Church, suffers this vice (of being induced but to Some good things, not all;
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and withdrawne but from some euill (not all) for his owne credite, profit, ease,
and withdrawn but from Some evil (not all) for his own credit, profit, ease,
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or the like cause, not Gods sake onely or principally) to sway and beare rule in him, he is an hypocrite.
or the like cause, not God's sake only or principally) to sway and bear Rule in him, he is an hypocrite.
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But when and in whom doth this vice preuaile? may some man say, I answere; But when and in whom does this vice prevail? may Some man say, I answer;
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euen then, and in that man, where and in whom it is not seene, opposed & resisted by the spirituall weapons of frequent confessions, hearty petitions, earnest lamentations, and diligent application of the word of God against it for to beate it downe:
even then, and in that man, where and in whom it is not seen, opposed & resisted by the spiritual weapons of frequent confessions, hearty petitions, earnest lamentations, and diligent application of the word of God against it for to beat it down:
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for all vices must be distinguished into two kindes:
for all vices must be distinguished into two Kinds:
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some are more fleshly and grosse (as I may terme them) that doe follow the temperature of the body,
Some Are more fleshly and gross (as I may term them) that do follow the temperature of the body,
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and their strength and weakenesse doth much what depend vpon the constitution thereof: such are wrath and choller, gluttony and filthinesse, and diuers other like.
and their strength and weakness does much what depend upon the constitution thereof: such Are wrath and choler, gluttony and filthiness, and diverse other like.
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Now it is not of necessitie, that these vices bee actually in all the corrupt generation of Adam; alone they are in euerie one (as I may terme it) virtually,
Now it is not of necessity, that these vices be actually in all the corrupt generation of Adam; alone they Are in every one (as I may term it) virtually,
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so that if the same soule were put into another body, whose temperature would fit the turne of those vices, it would be as plentifull in them,
so that if the same soul were put into Another body, whose temperature would fit the turn of those vices, it would be as plentiful in them,
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as any other man is, or as it selfe is in any other vice.
as any other man is, or as it self is in any other vice.
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Now there are other vices of a more spirituall nature (as I may terme it), I meane more immediatly and principally flowing from the corruption of reason and of will,
Now there Are other vices of a more spiritual nature (as I may term it), I mean more immediately and principally flowing from the corruption of reason and of will,
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and from the natiue defilement of the soule, in its chiefe faculties; such as are pride, vnbeliefe, forgetfulnesse of GOD, vnconscionablenesse, and by name, this hypocrisie.
and from the native defilement of the soul, in its chief faculties; such as Are pride, unbelief, forgetfulness of GOD, Unconstitutionableness, and by name, this hypocrisy.
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And these last kind of vices are in all men indifferently since the first sinne of Adam, by whom all became dead in sinnes and trespasses;
And these last kind of vices Are in all men indifferently since the First sin of Adam, by whom all became dead in Sins and Trespasses;
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though it must not bee denyed, that in some they grow more head-strong, than in others;
though it must not be denied, that in Some they grow more headstrong, than in Others;
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and doe more manifestly and violently shew themselues, according as they are more or lesse nourished with meanes and occasions,
and do more manifestly and violently show themselves, according as they Are more or less nourished with means and occasions,
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and (as it were) soyled with helpes and opportunities fit for them.
and (as it were) soiled with helps and opportunities fit for them.
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And as for all these vices, there doe they preuayle, and there they must be called predominant, where they are not obserued, bewailed, acknowledged, oppugned,
And as for all these vices, there do they prevail, and there they must be called predominant, where they Are not observed, bewailed, acknowledged, oppugned,
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and that by spirituall weapons, and that constantly.
and that by spiritual weapons, and that constantly.
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For it is most vndeniable, that whersoeuer any vice is, there it ruleth, vnlesse it be mortified and crucified by the spirit:
For it is most undeniable, that wheresoever any vice is, there it Ruleth, unless it be mortified and Crucified by the Spirit:
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that is, by spirituall means and ordinances, faithfully vsed, wherewith Gods Spirit faileth not to worke;
that is, by spiritual means and ordinances, faithfully used, wherewith God's Spirit Faileth not to work;
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and it is as certaine, that this grand member, or lim rather, of the body of death, which we all bring into the world with vs (I mean) hypocrisie is in euery man;
and it is as certain, that this grand member, or limb rather, of the body of death, which we all bring into the world with us (I mean) hypocrisy is in every man;
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wherefore it hath dominion in him, vnlesse it be, as was formerly spokē, discerned and oppugned.
Wherefore it hath dominion in him, unless it be, as was formerly spoken, discerned and oppugned.
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And therefore also it is great reason, that such one should receiue his name from hypocrisie; & be intituled an hypocrite.
And Therefore also it is great reason, that such one should receive his name from hypocrisy; & be entitled an hypocrite.
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And so I would think, an hypocrite maybe fitly called a professor of religion, that doth not see, bewaile,
And so I would think, an hypocrite maybe fitly called a professor of Religion, that does not see, bewail,
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and fight against his owne hypocrisie, that is, his aptnes to make a shew of goodnes, by doing onely some things that are commanded,
and fight against his own hypocrisy, that is, his aptness to make a show of Goodness, by doing only Some things that Are commanded,
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and auoyding onely some things that are forbidden for his owne sake, not indeuouring to doe,
and avoiding only Some things that Are forbidden for his own sake, not endeavouring to do,
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and auoyd all such things for Gods sake.
and avoid all such things for God's sake.
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And this thing is worthy to be diligently marked, that I spake of the predominancie of vice, And this thing is worthy to be diligently marked, that I spoke of the predominancy of vice,
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because it is of maruellous great vse, for the true triall of our felues, according to those things that afterwards shall be set downe for that purpose.
Because it is of marvelous great use, for the true trial of our selves, according to those things that afterwards shall be Set down for that purpose.
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For not euery one that feeleth in himselfe some of these signes, and effects of hypocrisie, that shall be named, is by and by an hypocrite:
For not every one that feeleth in himself Some of these Signs, and effects of hypocrisy, that shall be nam, is by and by an hypocrite:
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but he that hath them in him, and takes no care to find them out:
but he that hath them in him, and Takes no care to find them out:
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or if hee must needes find them out, continueth not to make warre against them by prayers,
or if he must needs find them out, Continueth not to make war against them by Prayers,
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and teares, & the sword of the spirit, and the like weapons of our Christian warfare.
and tears, & the sword of the Spirit, and the like weapons of our Christian warfare.
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And of the description of an hypocrite hitherto. I goe forwards to shew you the sorts or kinds of hypocrites:
And of the description of an hypocrite hitherto. I go forward to show you the sorts or Kinds of Hypocrites:
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for well may wee say, that a notable difference in degrees, may giue iust occasion of distributing the things so differing, into diuers kinds,
for well may we say, that a notable difference in Degrees, may give just occasion of distributing the things so differing, into diverse Kinds,
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as the Scripture diuideth the heauenly Bodies into the greater light for the day, and the lesser light to rule the night.
as the Scripture Divideth the heavenly Bodies into the greater Light for the day, and the lesser Light to Rule the night.
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CHAP. IIII. Of the diuers sorts of Hypocrites. AND of hypocrites within the Church, we shal find two kinds; CHAP. IIII. Of the diverse sorts of Hypocrites. AND of Hypocrites within the Church, we shall find two Kinds;
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the greater hypocrite, & the lesser hypocrite: the grosse hypocrite & the close hypocrite; both well called hypocrites, because in both, that vice preuayleth;
the greater hypocrite, & the lesser hypocrite: the gross hypocrite & the close hypocrite; both well called Hypocrites, Because in both, that vice prevaileth;
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and yet the one distinguished from the other by the names of greater and lesser, or grosser andlesse grosse, because the degree of preuailing in one;
and yet the one distinguished from the other by the names of greater and lesser, or grosser andlesse gross, Because the degree of prevailing in one;
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is farre higher and fuller than in the other. As euen of Leapers, some were not so much leprous as others; though both leapers & vncured.
is Far higher and fuller than in the other. As even of Leapers, Some were not so much leprous as Others; though both leapers & uncured.
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And of diseases, some are more vehement than others, though both mortall? And of wounds, some are deeper and broader than others, though both deadly.
And of diseases, Some Are more vehement than Others, though both Mortal? And of wounds, Some Are Deeper and Broader than Others, though both deadly.
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Now a grosse hypocrite is he, in whom hypocrisie so farre preuaileth, that he knowes himselfe but to make a shew of goodnesse,
Now a gross hypocrite is he, in whom hypocrisy so Far prevaileth, that he knows himself but to make a show of Goodness,
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for some sinister respect, and yet cares not for it, out of the most exceeding story-hardnesse of his heart.
for Some sinister respect, and yet Cares not for it, out of the most exceeding story-hardnesse of his heart.
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This hypocrite hides himselfe from the world, but not from himselfe; he cousens others, but himselfe doth not deceiue himselfe:
This hypocrite hides himself from the world, but not from himself; he cousin's Others, but himself does not deceive himself:
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for hee is full well acquainted with his owne intentions, and perfectly priuy to the windings of his behauiour;
for he is full well acquainted with his own intentions, and perfectly privy to the windings of his behaviour;
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in very deed sometimes, euen smiling to thinke, how he beguiles the world with a certaine finenesse of outward carriage, and seeming.
in very deed sometime, even smiling to think, how he beguiles the world with a certain fineness of outward carriage, and seeming.
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Many a man maketh a shew to be religious, by doing diuers good things, in the meane space knowing full well, that he doth not in heart regard any of these things,
Many a man makes a show to be religious, by doing diverse good things, in the mean Molle knowing full well, that he does not in heart regard any of these things,
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but alone that hee thinkes it fit so to wooe the times, or to fish for the fauour of some particular man,
but alone that he thinks it fit so to woo the times, or to Fish for the favour of Some particular man,
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or to compasse some or other of his owne earthly, and self-respecting proiects.
or to compass Some or other of his own earthly, and self-respecting projects.
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Many a parishioner commeth to Church vsually each Sabbath, and receiueth the Sacrament commonly when his neighbours doe, who doth in his heart no more esteeme of Church nor Sacraments than a very Pagan;
Many a parishioner comes to Church usually each Sabbath, and receiveth the Sacrament commonly when his neighbours do, who does in his heart no more esteem of Church nor Sacraments than a very Pagan;
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and so much hee doth know by himselfe too, and yet is neuer touched with any remorse of heart,
and so much he does know by himself too, and yet is never touched with any remorse of heart,
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for his so palpable, and to-himselfe-euident dissembling.
for his so palpable, and to-himselfe-euident dissembling.
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Yea, it is to be feared, that many a Diuine studies hard, preacheth (not learnedly alone,
Yea, it is to be feared, that many a Divine studies hard, Preacheth (not learnedly alone,
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but) holily (too for matter and words);
but) holily (too for matter and words);
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and yet in his owne soule maketh no more account of preaching, than of a play-booke,
and yet in his own soul makes no more account of preaching, than of a playbook,
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but that hee seeketh by this meanes to liue in the world, and to attayne a Benefice.
but that he seeks by this means to live in the world, and to attain a Benefice.
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Many a sonne and seruant of a godly father or master, will hearken diligently at Sermon,
Many a son and servant of a godly father or master, will harken diligently At Sermon,
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and bring home (by memorie of writing) all the substance of the Sermon;
and bring home (by memory of writing) all the substance of the Sermon;
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yea, and be diligent at prayers in the family, and perhaps also pray himself, with very good and commendable petitions and words;
yea, and be diligent At Prayers in the family, and perhaps also pray himself, with very good and commendable petitions and words;
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when as all this while he is guiltie to himselfe, of making no reckoning of any goodnesse;
when as all this while he is guilty to himself, of making no reckoning of any Goodness;
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and in truth careth for, nor thinketh of any thing else, but winning the fauour of his parent or master,
and in truth Careth for, nor Thinketh of any thing Else, but winning the favour of his parent or master,
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or credit and reputation with those amongst whom hee liueth:
or credit and reputation with those among whom he lives:
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and yet his soule is no more moued with sorrow, for this his most grosse guile,
and yet his soul is no more moved with sorrow, for this his most gross guile,
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then if he were the truest hearted person vnder heauen.
then if he were the Truest hearted person under heaven.
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For in truth, of all sinnes in the world, nothing doth bring a greater extremitie of deadnesse,
For in truth, of all Sins in the world, nothing does bring a greater extremity of deadness,
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and senselesnesse vpon the soule, then this abominable hollownesse, when it preuaileth in this degree, that now I am intreating of.
and senselessness upon the soul, then this abominable hollowness, when it prevaileth in this degree, that now I am entreating of.
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Such hypocrites as these were Absolon and Achitophel. Did not Absolon know, that hee regarded not the religion of a vow? Did not Achitophel know, that he made nothing of Gods house and the sacrifices:
Such Hypocrites as these were Absalom and Ahithophel. Did not Absalom know, that he regarded not the Religion of a Voelli? Did not Ahithophel know, that he made nothing of God's house and the Sacrifices:
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but (euen as a staule) the better to attaine the fauour of Douid, and his owne aduancement? Doubtlesse they were well enough seene in their owne purposes and proiects,
but (even as a staule) the better to attain the favour of David, and his own advancement? Doubtless they were well enough seen in their own Purposes and projects,
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and could not but confesse at the barre of their owne conscience (but that they would not consider of it), that in very truth they did but serue themselues (and not God) in all their seeming religiousnesse.
and could not but confess At the bar of their own conscience (but that they would not Consider of it), that in very truth they did but serve themselves (and not God) in all their seeming religiousness.
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Such hypocrytes also were the greater number of the Pharisies, which made our Sauiour Christ, so tart and earnest against them at all times;
Such Hypocrites also were the greater number of the Pharisees, which made our Saviour christ, so tart and earnest against them At all times;
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for well did hee see, that they did all their good workes to be seene of men;
for well did he see, that they did all their good works to be seen of men;
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and that their formes of pietie and godlinesse were meere paintings, and that they regarded nothing,
and that their forms of piety and godliness were mere paintings, and that they regarded nothing,
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but to make themselues great in the earth, and euen vnder colour of long praying, sought onely to deuoure widowes houses.
but to make themselves great in the earth, and even under colour of long praying, sought only to devour Widows houses.
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Such also were those Preachers, of whom the Apostle affirmeth, that they did teach Christ not purely, Such also were those Preachers, of whom the Apostle Affirmeth, that they did teach christ not purely,
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but of contention, as it were to put downe Paul, and to winne the Garland from him,
but of contention, as it were to put down Paul, and to win the Garland from him,
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and so to adde affliction to his bands. And these be grosse hypocrites. Now there are a sort of dissemblers, not so notorious nor so grosse as these,
and so to add affliction to his bans. And these be gross Hypocrites. Now there Are a sort of dissemblers, not so notorious nor so gross as these,
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and yet still vnder the power and dominion of guile;
and yet still under the power and dominion of guile;
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who thinke themselues to bee true Christians, and make account, that they haue that religion and piety, which they seeme to haue,
who think themselves to be true Christians, and make account, that they have that Religion and piety, which they seem to have,
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and yet in very truth haue it not; but (as S. Iames speaketh) deceiue their owne selues, as well as others,
and yet in very truth have it not; but (as S. James speaks) deceive their own selves, as well as Others,
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though the worst for them is, they cannot deceiue God.
though the worst for them is, they cannot deceive God.
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There are a number of professors of Religion in the Church, of whom all that know them, haue a very good opinion:
There Are a number of professors of Religion in the Church, of whom all that know them, have a very good opinion:
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supposing them to be most worthy Christians;
supposing them to be most worthy Christians;
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yea, which in their owne hearts doe verily thinke of themselues, that they bee indeede the sonnes and daughters of God,
yea, which in their own hearts do verily think of themselves, that they be indeed the Sons and daughters of God,
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and that they serue him, and not themselues;
and that they serve him, and not themselves;
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when as in very deede, they doe nothing else but cousen themselues, and the whole world;
when as in very deed, they do nothing Else but Cousin themselves, and the Whole world;
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for within, they also are very rottennesse, and serue themselues alone, and not the Lord Iesus Christ.
for within, they also Are very rottenness, and serve themselves alone, and not the Lord Iesus christ.
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Such an hypocrite was the Apostle Paul before his calling, who was strict in all the Legall obseruations, and vnrebukeable before men, and zealous of the Law,
Such an hypocrite was the Apostle Paul before his calling, who was strict in all the Legal observations, and unrebukable before men, and zealous of the Law,
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and (as he thought) earnest for the God of his fathers;
and (as he Thought) earnest for the God of his Father's;
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yea, who was aliue before the Law came (in his owne esteeme) and made full account to goe to heauen;
yea, who was alive before the Law Come (in his own esteem) and made full account to go to heaven;
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and yet for all that, hee was but a whited tombe, and a rotten carkasse;
and yet for all that, he was but a whited tomb, and a rotten carcase;
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a Iew without before men, not within before God, as himselfe afterwards did know, how (euen by experience of his owne case) to distinguish.
a Iew without before men, not within before God, as himself afterwards did know, how (even by experience of his own case) to distinguish.
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Now if any man demand, how it should be possible for a man so farre to beguile himselfe,
Now if any man demand, how it should be possible for a man so Far to beguile himself,
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as to thinke, that he hath that vertue indeede, which he hath alone in shew? The answere is;
as to think, that he hath that virtue indeed, which he hath alone in show? The answer is;
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that children and fooles, will easily take a guilded copper ring, for a ring of gold;
that children and Fools, will Easily take a Guilded copper ring, for a ring of gold;
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and so blindnesse and want of vnderstanding is the cause, that many men doe so farre mis-take themselues.
and so blindness and want of understanding is the cause, that many men do so Far mistake themselves.
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And againe, the answer is, that many a man thinkes himselfe a great scholler, whose learning yet doth nothing excell his neighbours:
And again, the answer is, that many a man thinks himself a great scholar, whose learning yet does nothing excel his neighbours:
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because hee compareth himselfe with himselfe, and doth not prooue himselfe by exercises of learning, and by comparing himselfe with others:
Because he compareth himself with himself, and does not prove himself by exercises of learning, and by comparing himself with Others:
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and so, many a man esteemes his estate to be very good, when indeed hee is a plaine banquerout,
and so, many a man esteems his estate to be very good, when indeed he is a plain bankrupt,
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and oweth more than he is worth; onely because hee is slacke and carelesse in casting vp his reckonings:
and owes more than he is worth; only Because he is slack and careless in casting up his reckonings:
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euen so the close hypocrite is an hypocrite, and yet knowes it not;
even so the close hypocrite is an hypocrite, and yet knows it not;
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because out of his aboundant selfe-loue (which makes him giue ouereasie way to a good perswasion of himselfe), hee is loath to bestow paines, in searching and examining his owne heart.
Because out of his abundant Self-love (which makes him give ouereasie Way to a good persuasion of himself), he is loath to bestow pains, in searching and examining his own heart.
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Would a man bee frequent and carefull in trying himselfe;
Would a man be frequent and careful in trying himself;
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he could not be an hypocrite, and not know it? but often a thing lies hid,
he could not be an hypocrite, and not know it? but often a thing lies hid,
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for want of due seeking, that with a little carefull searching, would soone be brought to light.
for want of due seeking, that with a little careful searching, would soon be brought to Light.
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So hypocrisie ruleth, and yet is not perceiued to rule, because men will not enquire much after it;
So hypocrisy Ruleth, and yet is not perceived to Rule, Because men will not inquire much After it;
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and the nature of it is, to be craftie in hiding it selfe.
and the nature of it is, to be crafty in hiding it self.
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And these be the two most remarkable sorts of hypocrites, whereof yet it must be considered, that there is a great difference to be made.
And these be the two most remarkable sorts of Hypocrites, whereof yet it must be considered, that there is a great difference to be made.
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The grosse hypocrite is to God, the most hatefull of all the sonnes of men:
The gross hypocrite is to God, the most hateful of all the Sons of men:
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no kind of sinners are more loathsome to God, than those that set themselues wittingly to serue their owne turnes with a bare shew of religion,
no kind of Sinners Are more loathsome to God, than those that Set themselves wittingly to serve their own turns with a bore show of Religion,
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when in their hearts they do quite and cleane neglect it.
when in their hearts they do quite and clean neglect it.
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These men are more grieuously to be punished, than any the most notorious and infamous sinners amongest men.
These men Are more grievously to be punished, than any the most notorious and infamous Sinners amongst men.
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A thiefe, an whore, a murderer, a witch, shall not receiue a more bitter damnation, than this most palpable dissembler:
A thief, an whore, a murderer, a witch, shall not receive a more bitter damnation, than this most palpable dissembler:
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for hee doth most extreamely abuse and dishonour God, and his most sacred ordinances, dallying and mocking with him to his face,
for he does most extremely abuse and dishonour God, and his most sacred ordinances, dallying and mocking with him to his face,
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and euen scorning and deriding him to his teeth (as men vse to speake) and trampling vnder feete the richest and fairest of all his pretious treasures of goodnesse.
and even scorning and deriding him to his teeth (as men use to speak) and trampling under feet the Richest and Fairest of all his precious treasures of Goodness.
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But it is not so with the close or lesser hypocrite, that is an hypocrite, and knowes it not:
But it is not so with the close or lesser hypocrite, that is an hypocrite, and knows it not:
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he is not so bad either in Gods account, or in the account of wisemen,
he is not so bad either in God's account, or in the account of Wise men,
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as the notorious and open offender, neither shall his case be so hard, as the case of such vile wretches,
as the notorious and open offender, neither shall his case be so hard, as the case of such vile wretches,
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because his sinne is lesse wilful, and therefore also lesse odious in Gods eies.
Because his sin is less wilful, and Therefore also less odious in God's eyes.
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And from this difference it commeth to passe, that the grosse hypocrite is so seldome conuerted,
And from this difference it comes to pass, that the gross hypocrite is so seldom converted,
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as a man may well make a question, Whether any man, hauing any while continued in such palpable dissembling, were euer truly turned yea or no.
as a man may well make a question, Whither any man, having any while continued in such palpable dissembling, were ever truly turned yea or no.
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But the close hypocrite many times becomes true hearted:
But the close hypocrite many times becomes true hearted:
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many a man (being by education, or by casuall falling into some good family, brought alone to a forme of pietie,
many a man (being by education, or by casual falling into Some good family, brought alone to a Form of piety,
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and yet not wilfully setting himselfe to be guilefull) is after some time truely sanctified,
and yet not wilfully setting himself to be guileful) is After Some time truly sanctified,
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and becommeth vpright-hearted before the Lord.
and becomes upright-hearted before the Lord.
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But a close hypocrite hardning himself against the Word often, will at the last become a grosse hypocrite, loosing euen these shadowes of goodnesse, which at first he had, But a close hypocrite hardening himself against the Word often, will At the last become a gross hypocrite, losing even these shadows of Goodness, which At First he had,
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and wherewith he did for a time beguile his owne soule.
and wherewith he did for a time beguile his own soul.
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Iudas (in all likelihood) was at first a close hypocrite, not thinking himselfe to dissemble,Iudas (in all likelihood) was At First a close hypocrite, not thinking himself to dissemble,
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nor of purpose making a shew to respect Christ for hope of future aduantage by him (in his heart meane while making no more account of him,
nor of purpose making a show to respect christ for hope of future advantage by him (in his heart mean while making no more account of him,
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than of another man), but because he hardned himselfe in his sinne of theft and couetousnesse, at length hypocrisie grew stronger in him,
than of Another man), but Because he hardened himself in his sin of theft and covetousness, At length hypocrisy grew Stronger in him,
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and hee became as palpable a dissembler as euer was, when hee durst betray his Master (that Sonne of man) with a kisse.
and he became as palpable a dissembler as ever was, when he durst betray his Master (that Son of man) with a kiss.
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For sinne will easily grow from a smaller quantity to a greater, and from lesser degrees to more fulnesse and largenesse.
For sin will Easily grow from a smaller quantity to a greater, and from lesser Degrees to more fullness and largeness.
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And this distinction of hypocrites into two kindes, is of singular vse in the examination of our selues,
And this distinction of Hypocrites into two Kinds, is of singular use in the examination of our selves,
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and serueth excellently to discouer men vnto themselues, which else would easily thinke too well of themselues.
and serveth excellently to discover men unto themselves, which Else would Easily think too well of themselves.
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Many a man, because he knoweth himselfe to be none of those, that do wittingly play the hypocrites,
Many a man, Because he Knoweth himself to be none of those, that do wittingly play the Hypocrites,
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therefore imagineth, that the name of hypocrite should not be giuen to him:
Therefore imagineth, that the name of hypocrite should not be given to him:
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but now the knowledge of this difference, must make vs more wary ouer our owne hearts,
but now the knowledge of this difference, must make us more wary over our own hearts,
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and stirre vs vp to take heed, lest happily wee be found in the latter kinde, though not in the former:
and stir us up to take heed, lest happily we be found in the latter kind, though not in the former:
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for the truth is, neither of them both can be saued, vnlesse they reforme themselues.
for the truth is, neither of them both can be saved, unless they reform themselves.
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CHAP. V. Shewing the generall notes of difference betwixt the true man and the hypocrite.CHAP. V. Showing the general notes of difference betwixt the true man and the hypocrite.
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AND so haue I dispatched the second point I vndertook to shew, viz. the sorts of hypocrits.
AND so have I dispatched the second point I undertook to show, viz. the sorts of Hypocrites.
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I now come to set downe certaine generall notes of difference betwixt the true-hearted, and the hypocrite. These are very many;
I now come to Set down certain general notes of difference betwixt the truehearted, and the hypocrite. These Are very many;
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I will insist alone vppon foure, which to me seeme the most euident and easily-discerned. First, the hypocrite is a great find-fault abroad, a little find-fault at home.
I will insist alone upon foure, which to me seem the most evident and easily-discerned. First, the hypocrite is a great find-fault abroad, a little find-fault At home.
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Many things (almost all things) are out of order in his neighbours; in him, little or nothing is amisse, if you will take his owne iudgement.
Many things (almost all things) Are out of order in his neighbours; in him, little or nothing is amiss, if you will take his own judgement.
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Yea, the smaller faults of others, he knowes how, euen skilfully to aggranate; his owne greater faults, he wanteth neither will nor wit to extenuate:
Yea, the smaller Faults of Others, he knows how, even skilfully to aggranate; his own greater Faults, he Wants neither will nor wit to extenuate:
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so that in thinking or speaking of his brethren, and those that liue with him,
so that in thinking or speaking of his brothers, and those that live with him,
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and about him, he can discouer diuers great and strange enormities, and is much troubled at them;
and about him, he can discover diverse great and strange enormities, and is much troubled At them;
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in thinking or speaking of himselfe, all things are well, and in very good order, at least not so farre amisse,
in thinking or speaking of himself, all things Are well, and in very good order, At least not so Far amiss,
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as to procure any great trouble or disquietment to him.
as to procure any great trouble or disquietment to him.
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Other sinnes and wrongs (for those sinnes pinch hardest that seeme wrongfull) make the hypocrite often euen weary of his life:
Other Sins and wrongs (for those Sins pinch Hardest that seem wrongful) make the hypocrite often even weary of his life:
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but seldome doe his owne sinnes so much perplexe him;
but seldom do his own Sins so much perplex him;
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vnlesse in the agony of bitter tentation, as it fared with Iudas, when his conscience and hee fell out.
unless in the agony of bitter tentation, as it fared with Iudas, when his conscience and he fell out.
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This note our Sauiour Christ doth point vs to, when hee bringeth in the hypocrite speaking to his brother in this wise, Let me pull the moath out of thine eye, when in the meane space hee felt not the beame in his owne eyes.
This note our Saviour christ does point us to, when he brings in the hypocrite speaking to his brother in this wise, Let me pull the moath out of thine eye, when in the mean Molle he felt not the beam in his own eyes.
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A good man can see a moath abroad, but not with the neglect of a beame at home:
A good man can see a moath abroad, but not with the neglect of a beam At home:
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but the hypocrite will make a great stirre about a small matter in others; in himselfe the greatest are sleightly passed ouer.
but the hypocrite will make a great stir about a small matter in Others; in himself the greatest Are slightly passed over.
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But how now the true-hearted? euen quite contrary: the faults of others do lesse trouble him, than his owne;
But how now the truehearted? even quite contrary: the Faults of Others do less trouble him, than his own;
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and hee can farre rather excuse and defend them than himselfe.
and he can Far rather excuse and defend them than himself.
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Yea, hee hath more to say against himselfe before God in secret, than against all the world besides in publique;
Yea, he hath more to say against himself before God in secret, than against all the world beside in public;
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and he will rather passe by a sinne any where, than in his owne breast and life.
and he will rather pass by a sin any where, than in his own breast and life.
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He followes Christs counsell, and pulls out the beame first, that afterwards hee may see to pull out the moath.
He follows Christ counsel, and pulls out the beam First, that afterwards he may see to pull out the moath.
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Thus, Paul speaketh bitterly against himselfe and his owne sinnes, esteeming himselfe as the least of all Saints,
Thus, Paul speaks bitterly against himself and his own Sins, esteeming himself as the least of all Saints,
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and the greatest of all sinners;
and the greatest of all Sinners;
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this was after his conuersion, for before he would haue had him by the eares, that should haue so intituled him.
this was After his conversion, for before he would have had him by the ears, that should have so entitled him.
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And indeede it must needs be so, both with the hypocrite, and the vpright, as hath beene spoken:
And indeed it must needs be so, both with the hypocrite, and the upright, as hath been spoken:
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for the hypocrite is destitute of the loue of God, and moued onely by selfe-loue, euen to that little goodnesse he seemeth to haue.
for the hypocrite is destitute of the love of God, and moved only by Self-love, even to that little Goodness he seems to have.
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Now loue (we know) is a blinding passion, and will not suffer a man to discerne the faults of him, whom he loueth:
Now love (we know) is a blinding passion, and will not suffer a man to discern the Faults of him, whom he loves:
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but the true Christian is endued with the loue of God, and out of that loue embraceth the courses of pietie:
but the true Christian is endued with the love of God, and out of that love Embraceth the courses of piety:
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but for himselfe, he is blessed with that excellent grace, of loathing and abhorring himselfe in dust and ashes, out of the knowledge he hath of his owne corrupt and sinfull nature.
but for himself, he is blessed with that excellent grace, of loathing and abhorring himself in dust and Ashes, out of the knowledge he hath of his own corrupt and sinful nature.
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And from this hatred it cannot but follow, that he will prooue a seuere censurer of himselfe;
And from this hatred it cannot but follow, that he will prove a severe censurer of himself;
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for hatred doth whet on the wit to spie faults, and to amplifie them.
for hatred does whet on the wit to spy Faults, and to amplify them.
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Secondly, an hypocrite is alwayes confident of himselfe, & of his own power, not to be ouertaken, at least, of such & such great sins, which (perhaps) he neuer yet hath committed;
Secondly, an hypocrite is always confident of himself, & of his own power, not to be overtaken, At least, of such & such great Sins, which (perhaps) he never yet hath committed;
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yea, he thinks alwayes, and often brags, that all the world should not draw him to do such abominations:
yea, he thinks always, and often brags, that all the world should not draw him to do such abominations:
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and from this presuming of himselfe it comes, that hee is so bitter and pittilesse, in speaking against others that haue offended;
and from this presuming of himself it comes, that he is so bitter and pitiless, in speaking against Others that have offended;
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and also, that he is of himselfe so exceeding ventrous, and so ready to rush vpon occasions of euill,
and also, that he is of himself so exceeding venturous, and so ready to rush upon occasions of evil,
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for that he misdoubteth not himselfe, but imagineth that he shall certainely doe well for all that.
for that he misdoubts not himself, but imagineth that he shall Certainly do well for all that.
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And in the maine matter, hee is most of all confident, likely neuer so much as suspecting (because he will not suspect) himselfe to be an hypocrite (vnlesse it be in some heauy crosse or tentation) but still sleepeth quietly in a secure opinion of his owne vprightnesse, and being sure GODS child.
And in the main matter, he is most of all confident, likely never so much as suspecting (Because he will not suspect) himself to be an hypocrite (unless it be in Some heavy cross or tentation) but still Sleepeth quietly in a secure opinion of his own uprightness, and being sure GOD'S child.
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So was Paul once aliue without the Law:
So was Paul once alive without the Law:
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so the Iewes with whom Christ talketh, boldly did affirme, euen (say Christ what he could to the contrary) that they had God for their Father, though he assured them, they were of their father the diuell;
so the Iewes with whom christ talketh, boldly did affirm, even (say christ what he could to the contrary) that they had God for their Father, though he assured them, they were of their father the Devil;
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and therefore we may be sure, they were at best but hypocrites. But now, the true Christian is iealous of himselfe, lest he also should be tempted,
and Therefore we may be sure, they were At best but Hypocrites. But now, the true Christian is jealous of himself, lest he also should be tempted,
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and out of this doubting of his owne strength, withdrawes himselfe from the occasions of euill,
and out of this doubting of his own strength, withdraws himself from the occasions of evil,
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lest that (afore he were aware) be should be ouercome by them;
lest that (afore he were aware) be should be overcome by them;
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yea, he is somewhat fearefull ofentimes of his owne estate, whether hee be a true Christian yea or no;
yea, he is somewhat fearful ofentimes of his own estate, whither he be a true Christian yea or no;
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meeting with so much falsehood, and so many fruites of guile, that often hee stands amazed at himselfe,
meeting with so much falsehood, and so many fruits of guile, that often he Stands amazed At himself,
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and is faine to call the matter into question with himselfe, and to discusse it much and hard, afore hee can settle his minde in that assured perswasion of himselfe, that hee is vpright.
and is feign to call the matter into question with himself, and to discuss it much and hard, afore he can settle his mind in that assured persuasion of himself, that he is upright.
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Thus the one (not fearing himselfe) takes all for granted, that he thinkes true of himselfe, without proouing;
Thus the one (not fearing himself) Takes all for granted, that he thinks true of himself, without proving;
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the other (out of much feare) is much in proouing himselfe, and will not beleeue any thing, without proofe.
the other (out of much Fear) is much in proving himself, and will not believe any thing, without proof.
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A third note of difference is this, the hypocrite is (as Saint Iames speakes) variable in all his wayes, wauering off & on, differing according to the difference of time, place, company,
A third note of difference is this, the hypocrite is (as Saint James speaks) variable in all his ways, wavering off & on, differing according to the difference of time, place, company,
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and the like, if hee be put to it. So in persecution hee falls off: when wealth and honour comes in, to draw him another way, he is gone;
and the like, if he be put to it. So in persecution he falls off: when wealth and honour comes in, to draw him Another Way, he is gone;
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he is not still sutable to himselfe. When piece is fauoured, hee is for it;
he is not still suitable to himself. When piece is favoured, he is for it;
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at other times, when it is out of countenance, he is at best a newter, perhaps against it.
At other times, when it is out of countenance, he is At best a neuter, perhaps against it.
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In places where goodnesse is in good request, he is good; elsewhere hee alters himselfe, and giues himselfe leaue to cease being good;
In places where Goodness is in good request, he is good; elsewhere he alters himself, and gives himself leave to cease being good;
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and for company, he is most times as the company;
and for company, he is most times as the company;
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and in truth is a man so apt to turne, that (vnlesse he chance to be of a sowre,
and in truth is a man so apt to turn, that (unless he chance to be of a sour,
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or a testie nature) he is for all companies. He is not the same prinately, that publiquely;
or a testy nature) he is for all companies. He is not the same prinately, that publicly;
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betwixt God and himselfe, that before others; at home and abroad; neyther indeed striueth to be.
betwixt God and himself, that before Others; At home and abroad; neither indeed strives to be.
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But the true Christian, he is fixed and constant, alwayes the same, rooted, grounded, established, and doth not giue himselfe ouer to changes and alteration.
But the true Christian, he is fixed and constant, always the same, rooted, grounded, established, and does not give himself over to changes and alteration.
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I eonfesse, he also findeth it much harder to be good in some times, than in some;
I eonfesse, he also finds it much harder to be good in Some times, than in Some;
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and in some places and companies, than in others.
and in Some places and companies, than in Others.
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The diuell failes not to take the aduantages of time, place, company, and to presse more hard vpon him to doe euill,
The Devil fails not to take the advantages of time, place, company, and to press more hard upon him to do evil,
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when hee hath these opportunities standing fauourably-for euill-doing; and likewise to pull him backeward (with more violence of tempting) from God,
when he hath these opportunities standing fauourably-for evil-doing; and likewise to pull him backward (with more violence of tempting) from God,
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when these things stand crosse to goodnesse;
when these things stand cross to Goodness;
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yea, his corrupt nature is capable enough of the helpes to euill, and hindrances from good, which change of place and company doe bring with them.
yea, his corrupt nature is capable enough of the helps to evil, and hindrances from good, which change of place and company do bring with them.
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Yea, sometimes alterations in these things, may euen adaunt him for a while, and according as they finde him weaker, make him now and then start backe from some good deed,
Yea, sometime alterations in these things, may even adaunt him for a while, and according as they find him Weaker, make him now and then start back from Some good deed,
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or rush forward into some euill: but still hee would not alter, hee is ashamed that hee finds himselfe somewhat altered,
or rush forward into Some evil: but still he would not altar, he is ashamed that he finds himself somewhat altered,
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and he returneth in conclusion to be the same, notwithstanding the variation of these circumstances. A Compasse Needlewell touched with the Adamant, will alwayes be turning Northward;
and he returns in conclusion to be the same, notwithstanding the variation of these Circumstances. A Compass Needlewell touched with the Adamant, will always be turning Northward;
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and though with shaking it may for a time be pulld backward, yet it returnes againe (after a little standing setledly) to the old point,
and though with shaking it may for a time be pulled backward, yet it returns again (After a little standing settledly) to the old point,
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and (as soone as euer it can be suffered to follow its owne inclination) it trembles and hangs Northward:
and (as soon as ever it can be suffered to follow its own inclination) it trembles and hangs Northward:
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so whatsoeuer change of things befall, a true Christian hangs in his desires to Godward;
so whatsoever change of things befall, a true Christian hangs in his Desires to Godward;
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and if the vehemence of a tentation, through feare or hope, do shake him off a litle,
and if the vehemence of a tentation, through Fear or hope, do shake him off a little,
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yet he quickly turnes to God-ward againe, and is neuer well, till hee haue returned to the poynt of obedience. Not so the hypocrite;
yet he quickly turns to Godward again, and is never well, till he have returned to the point of Obedience. Not so the hypocrite;
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for hee (because he is not good for Gods sake, but his owne) if matters come to that passe, by occasion of changes, in time, place and company, that goodnesse may be an hurt to him,
for he (Because he is not good for God's sake, but his own) if matters come to that pass, by occasion of changes, in time, place and company, that Goodness may be an hurt to him,
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or badnesse a benefit, or no hurt;
or badness a benefit, or no hurt;
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is wholly sweyed by respect of himselfe, and takes leaue to himselfe, to please himselfe in his so changing.
is wholly swayed by respect of himself, and Takes leave to himself, to please himself in his so changing.
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The one is chaffe, the other a tree; so mainly they differ.
The one is chaff, the other a tree; so mainly they differ.
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Last of all, the hypocrite (as Christ chargeth the Pharisies) are still making cleane the outside of the Cup and Platter, not regarding though the inside be full of rauening and couetousnes.
Last of all, the hypocrite (as christ charges the Pharisees) Are still making clean the outside of the Cup and Platter, not regarding though the inside be full of ravening and covetousness.
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Christs meaning is plaine enough, That dissemblers looke altogether to their outward or open actions and speeches;
Christ meaning is plain enough, That dissemblers look altogether to their outward or open actions and Speeches;
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not regarding the thoughts and corruptions of their hearts. All their care is, that they may not bee knowne to doe euill:
not regarding the thoughts and corruptions of their hearts. All their care is, that they may not be known to do evil:
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but the closer disorders of their inward man, they can easily beare withall; it little vexeth them to find, what euill imaginations, and sinfull inclinations they haue within.
but the closer disorders of their inward man, they can Easily bear withal; it little vexes them to find, what evil Imaginations, and sinful inclinations they have within.
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But the true Christian (according to the counsell that God doth giue to Ierusalem by Ieremiah ) is carefull to wash his heart, and to make his inside cleane, and not his outside onely.
But the true Christian (according to the counsel that God does give to Ierusalem by Jeremiah) is careful to wash his heart, and to make his inside clean, and not his outside only.
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He laboureth to keepe his hand and tongue vnspotted of the world;
He Laboureth to keep his hand and tongue unspotted of the world;
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and if any blot cleaue to him, he is diligent to wash it off by humiliation:
and if any blot cleave to him, he is diligent to wash it off by humiliation:
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but he is also carefull to keep his soule pure from the hidden cogitations and inclinations after euill.
but he is also careful to keep his soul pure from the hidden cogitations and inclinations After evil.
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And if heere it fall out, that he gather any filth, hee scoureth the inside with as much diligence,
And if Here it fallen out, that he gather any filth, he scoureth the inside with as much diligence,
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as the Pharisie vsed to doe his hands. So then the hypocrite hath little to doe with his heart:
as the Pharisee used to do his hands. So then the hypocrite hath little to do with his heart:
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the euills thereof doe not much disquiet him, hee takes small paines to resist and oppose the secret and darke disorders of his soule.
the evils thereof do not much disquiet him, he Takes small pains to resist and oppose the secret and dark disorders of his soul.
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But the true Christian findeth himselfe to haue a world of labour within:
But the true Christian finds himself to have a world of labour within:
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hee is much vexed with these heart-euils, and hath farre more to doe in the inward roomes of his soule,
he is much vexed with these heart-euils, and hath Far more to do in the inward rooms of his soul,
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than in the outer court of his conuersation.
than in the outer court of his Conversation.
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An hypocrite (like a slothfull or sluttish seruant) leaues the nookes and corners vnswept, and vncleansed;
an hypocrite (like a slothful or sluttish servant) leaves the nooks and corners unswept, and uncleansed;
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the true Christian, (as a true louer of cleannesse) is carefull to ransacke, and purge euery corner of his soule:
the true Christian, (as a true lover of cleanness) is careful to ransack, and purge every corner of his soul:
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so you haue the generall differences betwixt the fruitfull and the drie branch. But the heart will easily put off these generalities;
so you have the general differences betwixt the fruitful and the dry branch. But the heart will Easily put off these Generalities;
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and therefore most hypocrites will not find themselues by these notes:
and Therefore most Hypocrites will not find themselves by these notes:
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for nothing is more common with our deceitfull spirits, than when such generall notes are giuen, to make our selues beleeue, that all is well with vs,
for nothing is more Common with our deceitful spirits, than when such general notes Are given, to make our selves believe, that all is well with us,
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though all be out of order.
though all be out of order.
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I will therefore proceede to a more particular discouery of the hypocrite, by shewing how he agrees with the vpright (and yet still differs from him) in the foure chiefe and principall graces, wherein he oftentimes doth thinke himselfe as abundant as his betters:
I will Therefore proceed to a more particular discovery of the hypocrite, by showing how he agrees with the upright (and yet still differs from him) in the foure chief and principal graces, wherein he oftentimes does think himself as abundant as his betters:
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but now I will so plainely lay open his failings, that hee shall no longer mistake (with so wide mistakings) vnlesse hee will adde wilfulnesse to his error.
but now I will so plainly lay open his failings, that he shall no longer mistake (with so wide mistakings) unless he will add wilfulness to his error.
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CHAP. VI. How the hypocrite agrees with the true Christian in knowledge, and withall also how they differ. THere are foure chiefe graces;CHAP. VI. How the hypocrite agrees with the true Christian in knowledge, and withal also how they differ. THere Are foure chief graces;
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and (as I may call them) Cardinall vertues, which the holy Ghost doth worke in the hearts of all the true members of Christ:
and (as I may call them) Cardinal Virtues, which the holy Ghost does work in the hearts of all the true members of christ:
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these are Knowledge, Faith, Repentance, good Conuersatiō, or obedience.
these Are Knowledge, Faith, Repentance, good Conversation, or Obedience.
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In each of these, the hypocrite doth somewhat resemble the true Christian, and yet in each the dissimilitude is as true & euident,
In each of these, the hypocrite does somewhat resemble the true Christian, and yet in each the dissimilitude is as true & evident,
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as is betwixt gilded copper and pure gold. Let vs see the similitude and dissimilitude in Knowledge:
as is betwixt gilded copper and pure gold. Let us see the similitude and dissimilitude in Knowledge:
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Now it cannot be denyed, but that the false-hearted man may conceiue as many diuine truths in his mind,
Now it cannot be denied, but that the False-hearted man may conceive as many divine truths in his mind,
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as the truest Christian that is;
as the Truest Christian that is;
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yea, many times it falls out, that the knowledge of the hypocrite doth in quantity much exceed that of the true Christian.
yea, many times it falls out, that the knowledge of the hypocrite does in quantity much exceed that of the true Christian.
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Who can doubt, but that the Pharisies were better seene in the Law, and in all points of Diuinity,
Who can doubt, but that the Pharisees were better seen in the Law, and in all points of Divinity,
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than the poore blind man? yet he was true; they hypocrites.
than the poor blind man? yet he was true; they Hypocrites.
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An hypocrite may haue a better wit, a better memory, a quicker conceit than the vpright:
an hypocrite may have a better wit, a better memory, a quicker conceit than the upright:
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hee may haue better education, more means, more teaching than the vpright; & consequently may much excell him in knowledge.
he may have better education, more means, more teaching than the upright; & consequently may much excel him in knowledge.
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Nay, no doubt, but that a very dissembler may be so abundant in the knowledge of the Word of God, that he may be able to discourse and talke admirably, of any truth in Diuinitie:
Nay, no doubt, but that a very dissembler may be so abundant in the knowledge of the Word of God, that he may be able to discourse and talk admirably, of any truth in Divinity:
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yea, to make a most excellent prayer, with exceeding good words, and exceeding good matter;
yea, to make a most excellent prayer, with exceeding good words, and exceeding good matter;
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and also to preach the Word most plausibly, and most fruitfully, so as to gaine to himselfe the name and estimation of a worthie and a godly preacher too.
and also to preach the Word most plausibly, and most fruitfully, so as to gain to himself the name and estimation of a worthy and a godly preacher too.
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Who can make any doubt, but that Iudas did preach, and preach very worthily? and is it not manifest, that there shall be some, who will pleade prophecying,
Who can make any doubt, but that Iudas did preach, and preach very worthily? and is it not manifest, that there shall be Some, who will plead prophesying,
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and casting out diuels in the name of Christ? who must yet bee reiected with this grieuous (and yet righteous) answere, Depart from me ye workers of iniquitie.
and casting out Devils in the name of christ? who must yet be rejected with this grievous (and yet righteous) answer, Depart from me you workers of iniquity.
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Did not diuers also preach Christ at Rome, not sincerely, but of contention? yea,
Did not diverse also preach christ At Room, not sincerely, but of contention? yea,
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and that so, as the Apostle reioyced in their preaching? Wherefore it cannot be denied, that their preaching was sound and orthodoxe for the matter of it,
and that so, as the Apostle rejoiced in their preaching? Wherefore it cannot be denied, that their preaching was found and orthodox for the matter of it,
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and also fruitfull and profitable, for the euent of it: for else it could not haue occasioned the Apostles reioycing.
and also fruitful and profitable, for the event of it: for Else it could not have occasioned the Apostles rejoicing.
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You see then most euidently, that a very dissembler may haue so much knowledge, as to be a commendable and profitable Minister of the Gospel;
You see then most evidently, that a very dissembler may have so much knowledge, as to be a commendable and profitable Minister of the Gospel;
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when many a man and woman, that is sincere and sound in their very soules, may come farre short of the twentieth part of that knowledge.
when many a man and woman, that is sincere and found in their very Souls, may come Far short of the twentieth part of that knowledge.
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But where then is the difference of the sanctified, and of the vnsanctified knowledge, seeing in matter and degree it may be the same in both true and false persons? I answere: In two things;
But where then is the difference of the sanctified, and of the unsanctified knowledge, seeing in matter and degree it may be the same in both true and false Persons? I answer: In two things;
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in the effect, and in the extent. First, for the effect: the hypocrite is puffed vp with his knowledge; in the Effect, and in the extent. First, for the Effect: the hypocrite is puffed up with his knowledge;
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it swells him, and makes him bigge with conceit of himselfe, and disdaine of others. The Apostle Paul is plaine in that point;
it Swells him, and makes him big with conceit of himself, and disdain of Others. The Apostle Paul is plain in that point;
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knowledge (meaning it of vnsanctified knowledge, such as is that of hypocrites) puffeth vp. And againe;knowledge (meaning it of unsanctified knowledge, such as is that of Hypocrites) Puffeth up. And again;
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If any man thinke that hee knoweth any thing (that is, be conceited of his knowledge), hee knowes nothing as hee ought to doe. If any man think that he Knoweth any thing (that is, be conceited of his knowledge), he knows nothing as he ought to do.
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You may see this point apparantly in the Pharisies; This ignorant people that know not the Law are cursed. And againe;
You may see this point apparently in the Pharisees; This ignorant people that know not the Law Are cursed. And again;
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Thou art altogether borne in sinne, and doest thou teach vs? Loe how the vnderstanding of hypocrites doth make them insult ouer others, whom they thinke to vnderstand lesse than themselues;Thou art altogether born in sin, and dost thou teach us? Lo how the understanding of Hypocrites does make them insult over Others, whom they think to understand less than themselves;
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how it fills them as with conceit of themselues, so with contempt of others, as it were simple fellowes,
how it fills them as with conceit of themselves, so with contempt of Others, as it were simple Fellows,
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and very punies, in comparison of them. For why? the hypocrite knowes onely to talke, not to practise:
and very punies, in comparison of them. For why? the hypocrite knows only to talk, not to practise:
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hee makes his knowledge a rule for his tongue and lippes in discourse, not for his life and deeds in conuersation:
he makes his knowledge a Rule for his tongue and lips in discourse, not for his life and Deeds in Conversation:
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hee neuer vseth his insight into the Law, to examine himselfe thereby; and to marke, how farre short his practice commeth of his knowledge:
he never uses his insight into the Law, to examine himself thereby; and to mark, how Far short his practice comes of his knowledge:
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but alone imployes it (if neede be) to discourse, to teach others, and reprooue others.
but alone employs it (if need be) to discourse, to teach Others, and reprove Others.
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Hence it comes, that his knowledge doth heaue him vp, and like meate ill-digested, begets the wind of selfe-conceitednesse;
Hence it comes, that his knowledge does heave him up, and like meat ill-digested, begets the wind of Self-conceitedness;
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because he will needes imagine himselfe so much the better, by how much he conceiueth more things, and can discourse better:
Because he will needs imagine himself so much the better, by how much he conceiveth more things, and can discourse better:
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for he with his knowledge will lay heauy burdens vpon others, but himselfe will not touch them with one finger;
for he with his knowledge will lay heavy burdens upon Others, but himself will not touch them with one finger;
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that is, hee is a great exactor of duty from others, and here hee straineth himselfe to the vtmost;
that is, he is a great exactor of duty from Others, and Here he straineth himself to the utmost;
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but he takes leaue to himselfe to be carelesse enough of doing after his knowledge,
but he Takes leave to himself to be careless enough of doing After his knowledge,
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as a man that holdeth a lant-horne in his hand before others to guide them right, himselfe not heeding the light that is in his owne hand,
as a man that holds a lanthorn in his hand before Others to guide them right, himself not heeding the Light that is in his own hand,
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nor caring where he sets his foote.
nor caring where he sets his foot.
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But how now the true Christian? Why he, the more he knowes, the more hee discerneth how short he comes of his dutie,
But how now the true Christian? Why he, the more he knows, the more he discerneth how short he comes of his duty,
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and so is hee the more meane in his owne eyes, and the more humble, and the more ready to learne of others, and to take directions from them.
and so is he the more mean in his own eyes, and the more humble, and the more ready to Learn of Others, and to take directions from them.
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His vnderstanding doth depresse him, rather than exalt him in his owne conceite, because hee vseth it as a straite rule, to discouer to himselfe the crookednesse of his owne actions,
His understanding does depress him, rather than exalt him in his own conceit, Because he uses it as a strait Rule, to discover to himself the crookedness of his own actions,
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and to make himselfe see his owne exceeding great defectiuenesse in those things, wherein hee ought to bee farre more plentifull and forward.
and to make himself see his own exceeding great defectiveness in those things, wherein he ought to be Far more plentiful and forward.
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The neerer his knowledge comes to perfection (because hee vseth his knowledge as a Lant-horne to his feete,
The nearer his knowledge comes to perfection (Because he uses his knowledge as a Lanthorn to his feet,
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and a light to his paths), the more hee perceiueth how farre short himselfe commeth of perfection;
and a Light to his paths), the more he perceives how Far short himself comes of perfection;
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for as hee knowes much, so is hee euer calling vpon himselfe to doe what he knowes,
for as he knows much, so is he ever calling upon himself to do what he knows,
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and falling out with himselfe, for not striuing to doe more, seeing God hath pleased to make him vnderstand so much.
and falling out with himself, for not striving to do more, seeing God hath pleased to make him understand so much.
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You may see this most euidently in the Apostle Paul; there was not in all the earth (whilest hee liued) a man of a larger heart, more richly and plentifully adorned with the knowledge of all the mysteries of godlinesse,
You may see this most evidently in the Apostle Paul; there was not in all the earth (whilst he lived) a man of a larger heart, more richly and plentifully adorned with the knowledge of all the Mysteres of godliness,
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and of a more deepe vnderstanding in things diuine;
and of a more deep understanding in things divine;
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and yet there did not walke on the face of the earth, a more humble man, a more meane in his owne eyes, more willing and ready to submit himselfe to all basenesse, to beare any thing,
and yet there did not walk on the face of the earth, a more humble man, a more mean in his own eyes, more willing and ready to submit himself to all baseness, to bear any thing,
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and endure any thing, and to bee made and accounted as the refuse of the world,
and endure any thing, and to be made and accounted as the refuse of the world,
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as an abiect, of no reputation.
as an abject, of no reputation.
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To conclude therefore, the knowledge of the hypocrite doth swell his heart, and lift him vp with conceit of himselfe;
To conclude Therefore, the knowledge of the hypocrite does swell his heart, and lift him up with conceit of himself;
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the knowledge of the vpright doth abate the conceit of himselfe, and makes him viler and viler in his owne eyes:
the knowledge of the upright does abate the conceit of himself, and makes him Viler and Viler in his own eyes:
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and this is a most sensible difference.
and this is a most sensible difference.
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The true Christian, the more hee knowes, the more ready hee is to learne of any man, out of his humblenesse;
The true Christian, the more he knows, the more ready he is to Learn of any man, out of his humbleness;
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for he knowes as well the imperfection of his knowledge, as any other thing.
for he knows as well the imperfection of his knowledge, as any other thing.
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The false Christian, if hee haue any more than common quantitie of knowledge, doth euen almost scorne to learne of any body,
The false Christian, if he have any more than Common quantity of knowledge, does even almost scorn to Learn of any body,
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because hee still conceiueth his knowledge to bee more than it is. Further, for the extent of knowledge, the difference is cleare;
Because he still conceiveth his knowledge to be more than it is. Further, for the extent of knowledge, the difference is clear;
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the hypocrite for all his large knowledge, great learning, quicke-sightednesse, is yet almost alwayes wittingly ignorant of some one or other duty, sinne or truth, that he might know,
the hypocrite for all his large knowledge, great learning, quicke-sightednesse, is yet almost always wittingly ignorant of Some one or other duty, sin or truth, that he might know,
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if hee would but vse his eyes to looke about him.
if he would but use his eyes to look about him.
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It may be euer said of him in some, or other point, as it is said of them in Peter, This they know not, and that willingly.
It may be ever said of him in Some, or other point, as it is said of them in Peter, This they know not, and that willingly.
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What duty for feare of losse, disgrace, or the like inconuenience he hath no wil to performe;
What duty for Fear of loss, disgrace, or the like inconvenience he hath no will to perform;
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that he will not see to be a duty, lest his conscience should checke him, for not performing it.
that he will not see to be a duty, lest his conscience should check him, for not performing it.
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And some fault, that hee doth not resolue to leaue, because it is profitable, delightfull, or otherwise beneficiall;
And Some fault, that he does not resolve to leave, Because it is profitable, delightful, or otherwise beneficial;
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that, he cannot perceiue to be a fault, that he may not bee inforced to fault himselfe for not amending it.
that, he cannot perceive to be a fault, that he may not be enforced to fault himself for not amending it.
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In what truths it would bee against his credit (as he supposeth) to change his opinion, those he will not see to be truths, though hee doe see them:
In what truths it would be against his credit (as he Supposeth) to change his opinion, those he will not see to be truths, though he do see them:
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yea, hee winketh with his eyes (as the Scripture speaketh of the Iewes and Pharisies) and will make a shift not to know in the very sun-shine of clearest light, in such points. yea, he winketh with his eyes (as the Scripture speaks of the Iewes and Pharisees) and will make a shift not to know in the very sunshine of Clearest Light, in such points.
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The Pharisies saw enough to perswade them, that Christ Iesus, the sonne of Mary, was the true Messiah:
The Pharisees saw enough to persuade them, that christ Iesus, the son of Marry, was the true Messiah:
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but yet they could not be perswaded of it, they would not yeeld vnto it, and they could not see it at length, because they would not confesse it. but yet they could not be persuaded of it, they would not yield unto it, and they could not see it At length, Because they would not confess it.
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This is to detaine the truth in vnrighteousnesse, a plaine fruit of hypocrisie, when the light beateth vpon a mans soule,
This is to detain the truth in unrighteousness, a plain fruit of hypocrisy, when the Light beats upon a men soul,
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and hee beginnes to be conuinced, and to thinke within himselfe, sure this is a truth;
and he begins to be convinced, and to think within himself, sure this is a truth;
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yet because the following of that truth would make against his commoditie, or his credit,
yet Because the following of that truth would make against his commodity, or his credit,
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or some other carnall desire of his, therefore hee will cast about againe, and set his wit vpon the tenters,
or Some other carnal desire of his, Therefore he will cast about again, and Set his wit upon the tenters,
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and neuer giue ouer plodding, till he haue met with some tricke or other that may delude himselfe,
and never give over plodding, till he have met with Some trick or other that may delude himself,
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and hide the truth from his eyes, and (if it may be also) from the eies of others.
and hide the truth from his eyes, and (if it may be also) from the eyes of Others.
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This is, in seeing, not to see, and to hoodwinke ones owne selfe;
This is, in seeing, not to see, and to hoodwink ones own self;
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yea, to giue ones selfe ouer to the God of this world, to haue his eyes blinded by him;
yea, to give ones self over to the God of this world, to have his eyes blinded by him;
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and so blinde will the hypocrite be for all his knowledge, making himselfe also, as Christ telleth the Pharisies, a blind leader of the blinde.
and so blind will the hypocrite be for all his knowledge, making himself also, as christ Telleth the Pharisees, a blind leader of the blind.
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But the vpright-hearted man is quite contrarily disposed;
But the upright-hearted man is quite contrarily disposed;
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He is willing, desirous, ready, to know all that God teacheth, and to see all that the Lord reuealeth vnto him.
He is willing, desirous, ready, to know all that God Teaches, and to see all that the Lord Revealeth unto him.
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If the light begin to shine vpon his eyes, he is carefull to open his eyes, and let in the light;
If the Light begin to shine upon his eyes, he is careful to open his eyes, and let in the Light;
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for he knowes how harmefull it is, to turne day into night, by shutting the windowes (as it were) to stop out the sun-shine.
for he knows how harmful it is, to turn day into night, by shutting the windows (as it were) to stop out the sunshine.
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If the Lord please to offer the knowledge of any thing formerly not knowne vnto his conscience,
If the Lord please to offer the knowledge of any thing formerly not known unto his conscience,
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and he finde himselfe beginning to be perswaded, that this is doubtlesse so or so, by such proofes or reasons out of the word of God:
and he find himself beginning to be persuaded, that this is doubtless so or so, by such proofs or Reasons out of the word of God:
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hee doth not struggle and striue against his owne thoughts, because of inconueniences which he sees will follow him, if he should yeeld:
he does not struggle and strive against his own thoughts, Because of inconveniences which he sees will follow him, if he should yield:
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but setting aside all such respects, and little accounting of any inconueniences, in comparison of smothering vp the light of his owne soule, he resolueth to be conuinced, what euer come of it,
but setting aside all such respects, and little accounting of any inconveniences, in comparison of smothering up the Light of his own soul, he resolveth to be convinced, what ever come of it,
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and so betakes himselfe vnto God, and prayeth, and seeketh knowledge, and findeth it, as you see in Cornelius. A good man vseth his knowledge to guide his affections;
and so betakes himself unto God, and Prayeth, and seeks knowledge, and finds it, as you see in Cornelius. A good man uses his knowledge to guide his affections;
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and therefore will yeeld to know that, that may make against him in diuers respects.
and Therefore will yield to know that, that may make against him in diverse respects.
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An hypocrite suffers his affections to ouer-rule his iudgements, and therefore will not know that, that may crosse his affections;
an hypocrite suffers his affections to overrule his Judgments, and Therefore will not know that, that may cross his affections;
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the one guides his foote by his eye, and hee will see any thing that is offered to his sight;
the one guides his foot by his eye, and he will see any thing that is offered to his sighed;
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the other guides his eye by his foote, and if he can possibly make any shift, will not see what hee mindeth not to follow.
the other guides his eye by his foot, and if he can possibly make any shift, will not see what he minds not to follow.
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How quickely was Peter, and (by him after) the godly Iewes, conuinced of the calling of the Gentiles? but how wilfully did the wicked Iewes (which were but hypocrites) resist this truth,
How quickly was Peter, and (by him After) the godly Iewes, convinced of the calling of the Gentiles? but how wilfully did the wicked Iewes (which were but Hypocrites) resist this truth,
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and forbid the Apostles to preach to the Gentiles? And thus wee haue shewed the likenesse and vnlikenesse of the true and false-hearted in knowledge.
and forbid the Apostles to preach to the Gentiles? And thus we have showed the likeness and unlikeness of the true and False-hearted in knowledge.
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Wee will now enquire, how they differ and agree in faith.
we will now inquire, how they differ and agree in faith.
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CHAP. VII. Shewing how the hypocrite and vpright doe agree and differ in faith.CHAP. VII. Showing how the hypocrite and upright do agree and differ in faith.
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FAith is a most excellent grace, consummated & accomplished by two distinct acts of the mind:
FAith is a most excellent grace, consummated & accomplished by two distinct acts of the mind:
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by assenting to the known truths, and applying the same to euery mans selfe in particular.
by assenting to the known truths, and applying the same to every men self in particular.
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In both these acts of Faith, the true-hearted and dissembler doe both agree and disagree. For the first;
In both these acts of Faith, the truehearted and dissembler do both agree and disagree. For the First;
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the hypocrite as well as the faithfull saint of God doth assent vnto the doctrine of the Scriptures, perswading himselfe in his-heart, that doubtlesse it is from God, the hypocrite as well as the faithful saint of God does assent unto the Doctrine of the Scriptures, persuading himself in his-heart, that doubtless it is from God,
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and is therefore a most certaine truth:
and is Therefore a most certain truth:
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by name he may belceue the doctrine of the Gospell, (concerning the saluation of man by Iesus Christ, God and man,) to be most sure and vndoubted.
by name he may belceue the Doctrine of the Gospel, (Concerning the salvation of man by Iesus christ, God and man,) to be most sure and undoubted.
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Thus it is said of Simon Magus, that hee beleeued. The stony ground also did beleeue:
Thus it is said of Simon Magus, that he believed. The stony ground also did believe:
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and there were that beleeued in Christ so, as that yet hee did not trust himselfe with them, which manifestly prooueth that they were but hollow.
and there were that believed in christ so, as that yet he did not trust himself with them, which manifestly proveth that they were but hollow.
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And surely Ananias and Saphira did perswade themselues that the Gospel was a true doctrine, and gaue credit vnto it as vnto a sure and excellent truth.
And surely Ananias and Sapphira did persuade themselves that the Gospel was a true Doctrine, and gave credit unto it as unto a sure and excellent truth.
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But the difference is, that the hypocrite assenteth alone confusedly and slightly, to the whole, in grosse,
But the difference is, that the hypocrite assenteth alone confusedly and slightly, to the Whole, in gross,
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and with a kinde of faint consent: not to each particular part, with a firme and well grounded assent.
and with a kind of faint consent: not to each particular part, with a firm and well grounded assent.
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This difference our Sauiour Christ noteth in the Parable of the grounds, when he tells vs that the seed in the stony ground had not much earth, and that therefore it withered.
This difference our Saviour christ notes in the Parable of the grounds, when he tells us that the seed in the stony ground had not much earth, and that Therefore it withered.
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The hypocrite hearing the doctrine of the Gospel, or being brought vp vnder it, taketh it vpon trust, thinkes, sure it is true,
The hypocrite hearing the Doctrine of the Gospel, or being brought up under it, Takes it upon trust, thinks, sure it is true,
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and (hauing a little light affoorded him from GOD in the reading or preaching of the Word,) thinkes sure this must needes be from God, it cannot but be so, and there an end.
and (having a little Light afforded him from GOD in the reading or preaching of the Word,) thinks sure this must needs be from God, it cannot but be so, and there an end.
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A more distinct, particular and serious consideration of the things reuealed, he standeth not vpon:
A more distinct, particular and serious consideration of the things revealed, he Stands not upon:
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hee doth not muse and ponder much of the excellency, fruit, benefit, diuinitie, and heauen linesse of Gods word, and the seuerall parts thereof:
he does not muse and ponder much of the excellency, fruit, benefit, divinity, and heaven linesse of God's word, and the several parts thereof:
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but the Christian, by much pondering vpon the Word, and by often resoluing his faith into the truth, wisedome,
but the Christian, by much pondering upon the Word, and by often resolving his faith into the truth, Wisdom,
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and power of God, who is the author of the Word, is fast grounded and established in the faith.
and power of God, who is the author of the Word, is fast grounded and established in the faith.
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The true Christian ceaseth not to make himselfe feele the power of the Gospell in himselfe more and more,
The true Christian ceases not to make himself feel the power of the Gospel in himself more and more,
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and so indeede hee is rooted in beleening;
and so indeed he is rooted in beleening;
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the hypocrite neglecteth the thus pondering and musing of the Word, and taking experience of the efficacie of it in himselfe;
the hypocrite neglecteth the thus pondering and musing of the Word, and taking experience of the efficacy of it in himself;
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and so, soone withereth or is choaked vp.
and so, soon withereth or is choked up.
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The house that hath a foundation will stand in strong blasts, the tree that is deepely rooted, will not easily be blowne vp,
The house that hath a Foundation will stand in strong blasts, the tree that is deeply rooted, will not Easily be blown up,
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but want of roote and foundation causeth the house to tumble, and the tree to be blowne vp, This difference,
but want of root and Foundation Causes the house to tumble, and the tree to be blown up, This difference,
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though it be a certaine difference, yet is not so manifest, till the dayes of tribulation come,
though it be a certain difference, yet is not so manifest, till the days of tribulation come,
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or till some triall be made by some meanes.
or till Some trial be made by Some means.
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For often the true Christian is much more molested with tentations of doubting about the truth of the Word (as the holy man was that said, I haue washed mine hands in innocency in vaine ), than the hypocrite.
For often the true Christian is much more molested with tentations of doubting about the truth of the Word (as the holy man was that said, I have washed mine hands in innocency in vain), than the hypocrite.
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For Satan knowing that the dissembler doth but dissemble (as no doubt hee can well enough tell where hee raigneth and ruleth) is not so busie to disquiet his thoughts;
For Satan knowing that the dissembler does but dissemble (as no doubt he can well enough tell where he Reigneth and Ruleth) is not so busy to disquiet his thoughts;
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yea verily if he haue any doubtings, hee lets them goe as they came, because he buildeth not his hopes and happinesse vpon the truth of this doctrine.
yea verily if he have any doubtings, he lets them go as they Come, Because he builds not his hope's and happiness upon the truth of this Doctrine.
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But the true Christian, as hauing laid (as it were) the wager of all his blisse vpon the truth of the Gospell, is exceedingly vexed and discontented with these doubting thoughts:
But the true Christian, as having laid (as it were) the wager of all his bliss upon the truth of the Gospel, is exceedingly vexed and discontented with these doubting thoughts:
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euen abhorring himselfe, and ashamed of himselfe, that in so euident and excellent truths, he should finde any aptnesse to make any question.
even abhorring himself, and ashamed of himself, that in so evident and excellent truths, he should find any aptness to make any question.
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And this also Satan perceiuing, doth striue to molest him continually with such doubtings, and with the stirring vp of many obiections, which he cannot tell which way better to answer,
And this also Satan perceiving, does strive to molest him continually with such doubtings, and with the stirring up of many objections, which he cannot tell which Way better to answer,
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than by loathing them, and being much discontented at their rising in him.
than by loathing them, and being much discontented At their rising in him.
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So that I say, the strength and firmenesse of the vpright persons assent, aboue the dissemblers, is not so euident till the day of triall:
So that I say, the strength and firmness of the upright Persons assent, above the dissemblers, is not so evident till the day of trial:
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but then it most manifestly discouereth it selfe.
but then it most manifestly Discovereth it self.
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For the one will by no meanes be turned from embracing and following the beleeued truth,
For the one will by no means be turned from embracing and following the believed truth,
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because hee beleeueth it stedfastly, being rooted in faith;
Because he Believeth it steadfastly, being rooted in faith;
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the other quickely giues ouer following it, because hee beleeued it faintly, hauing taken little paines to feele his assent vnto it, with much strength of assurance, gotten by much continuance of meditation about it.
the other quickly gives over following it, Because he believed it faintly, having taken little pains to feel his assent unto it, with much strength of assurance, got by much Continuance of meditation about it.
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Thus the windes and waues must shew where is a foundation to others;
Thus the winds and waves must show where is a Foundation to Others;
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but he that is founded, may know that hee is founded, by the labour hee doth bestow in digging deepe to lay the foundation;
but he that is founded, may know that he is founded, by the labour he does bestow in digging deep to lay the Foundation;
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that is, in much musing to resolue himselfe of the truth of the Word, by finding the powerfull operation of it in himselfe daily;
that is, in much musing to resolve himself of the truth of the Word, by finding the powerful operation of it in himself daily;
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and he that hath not a foundation, may (if he will) know that hee hath none, by his neglect of this labour and paines, to lay it in his soule:
and he that hath not a Foundation, may (if he will) know that he hath none, by his neglect of this labour and pains, to lay it in his soul:
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but faith doth apply as well as consent.
but faith does apply as well as consent.
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It is manifest, that our iustifying faith is a putting on of Christ Iesus, an eating and drinking of him, a receiuing of him, that is,
It is manifest, that our justifying faith is a putting on of christ Iesus, an eating and drinking of him, a receiving of him, that is,
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an applying of him to euery mans selfe:
an applying of him to every men self:
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for how can either food nourish, or apparrell keepe warme, if it be not applyed? and how should Christ profit a man,
for how can either food nourish, or apparel keep warm, if it be not applied? and how should christ profit a man,
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if hee be not made his owne?
if he be not made his own?
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Now the hypocrite also seemeth to apply the promise of the Gospell, and Christ, and his benefites offered therein,
Now the hypocrite also seems to apply the promise of the Gospel, and christ, and his benefits offered therein,
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euen vnto himselfe in speciall, being strongly conceited, that Christ is his Sauiour, and that God is his God,
even unto himself in special, being strongly conceited, that christ is his Saviour, and that God is his God,
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and that he doth rest and stay himselfe vpon God, and vpon Christ for his owne saluation;
and that he does rest and stay himself upon God, and upon christ for his own salvation;
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and this he doth sometimes so violently, that hee thinketh himselfe to make no doubt of his being saued, being in this matter also giuen ouer to a strong delusion, to beleeue a lye.
and this he does sometime so violently, that he Thinketh himself to make no doubt of his being saved, being in this matter also given over to a strong delusion, to believe a lie.
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Surely the stony ground could neuer haue gone away reioycing as they did, if they had not perswaded themselues of their owne particular welfare,
Surely the stony ground could never have gone away rejoicing as they did, if they had not persuaded themselves of their own particular welfare,
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and had not made full reckoning to be made partakers of the benefits of that doctrine, which they did imbrace.
and had not made full reckoning to be made partakers of the benefits of that Doctrine, which they did embrace.
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And did not the Iewes in the eighth of Iohn, boast with great boasting, that they had one Father,
And did not the Iewes in the eighth of John, boast with great boasting, that they had one Father,
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euen God? And can any man doubt, but that Ananias and Saphira did at first perswade themselues, that they should be saued by Christ as well as others? But let vs see the difference then, which stands in these things.
even God? And can any man doubt, but that Ananias and Sapphira did At First persuade themselves, that they should be saved by christ as well as Others? But let us see the difference then, which Stands in these things.
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The hypocrite, hee doth ouer-greedily feede vpon the promises (as a childe will doe on sweet things, euen to surfeting;
The hypocrite, he does overgreedy feed upon the promises (as a child will do on sweet things, even to surfeiting;
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and (as you know) children are apt to eate their meate without bread):
and (as you know) children Are apt to eat their meat without bred):
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in the meane space not caring to apply to himselfe the Commaundements for his direction, and the threats for his humiliation;
in the mean Molle not caring to apply to himself the commandments for his direction, and the Treats for his humiliation;
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yea, the more forward he is in taking to himselfe the promises by way of vsurpation, the lesse carefull he is of taking the precepts and threats of the Word,
yea, the more forward he is in taking to himself the promises by Way of usurpation, the less careful he is of taking the Precepts and Treats of the Word,
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and laying them close to his soule also.
and laying them close to his soul also.
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Thus he maketh it manifest, that it is not the holy Ghost which doth inable him, to lay holde vpon the promises,
Thus he makes it manifest, that it is not the holy Ghost which does inable him, to lay hold upon the promises,
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and to rest himselfe vpon them:
and to rest himself upon them:
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but that it is the presumptuous boldnesse of his owne selfe-loue, which maketh him forward, to lay violent hands vpon any thing, that hee thinketh is good for him,
but that it is the presumptuous boldness of his own Self-love, which makes him forward, to lay violent hands upon any thing, that he Thinketh is good for him,
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and to pull it to himselfe (as it were) whether God will or no.
and to pull it to himself (as it were) whither God will or no.
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But now the true hearted Christian doth in the same degree, apply the other parts of the Word to himselfe:
But now the true hearted Christian does in the same degree, apply the other parts of the Word to himself:
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that the promises of saluation, and Gods goodnesse in Christ. Hee doth not seuer, what God would haue ioyned:
that the promises of salvation, and God's Goodness in christ. He does not sever, what God would have joined:
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but (because it is the good Spirit of God, that frameth his heart to receiue Christ,
but (Because it is the good Spirit of God, that frameth his heart to receive christ,
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and relie vpon him, therefore by the direction of the same Spirit, which must needs moue him to be of the same minde towards those things that are equally true,
and rely upon him, Therefore by the direction of the same Spirit, which must needs move him to be of the same mind towards those things that Are equally true,
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and equally from God) he feedeth also vpon the sowre herbs of the threats, to humble himselfe as need requires,
and equally from God) he feeds also upon the sour herbs of the Treats, to humble himself as need requires,
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and ceaseth not to vrge the precepts vpon himselfe for his continuall direction.
and ceases not to urge the Precepts upon himself for his continual direction.
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So the hypocrite separateth, what God would haue ioyned, picking out of the Word that, that likes him best, I meane the comfortable promises;
So the hypocrite separateth, what God would have joined, picking out of the Word that, that likes him best, I mean the comfortable promises;
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and casting the rest behinde his backe. But the true Christian ioyneth those things together, that God would haue ioyned;
and casting the rest behind his back. But the true Christian Joineth those things together, that God would have joined;
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making vse of the whole Word to himselfe, as well, as much, as carefully (in their times and places) as of the promises.
making use of the Whole Word to himself, as well, as much, as carefully (in their times and places) as of the promises.
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Againe, the hypocrite applies the promises falsely, not according to the tenour of the Scripture, but according to his owne fancie;
Again, the hypocrite Applies the promises falsely, not according to the tenor of the Scripture, but according to his own fancy;
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not duly deducting his particular perswasion, out of the generall directions of the Word: but sophistically concluding in his owne behalfe, according as best liketh him.
not duly deducting his particular persuasion, out of the general directions of the Word: but sophistically concluding in his own behalf, according as best liketh him.
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The Lord hath made many gratious promises in his Word; by name, that principall promise of saluation.
The Lord hath made many gracious promises in his Word; by name, that principal promise of salvation.
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And it hath pleased God to limit these promises to those that doe such and such things, requiring (as you would say) certaine conditions to be performed on his part, that must enioy these promises.
And it hath pleased God to limit these promises to those that do such and such things, requiring (as you would say) certain conditions to be performed on his part, that must enjoy these promises.
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Now the hypocrite, hee neuer looketh to his part, nor mindeth what care he hath of standing to the condition,
Now the hypocrite, he never looks to his part, nor minds what care he hath of standing to the condition,
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but gapeth after the good thing promised, without any more adoe, and thinkes himselfe sure of that vpon some sleithy reason, and there an end.
but gapeth After the good thing promised, without any more ado, and thinks himself sure of that upon Some sleithy reason, and there an end.
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Therefore Iohn Baptist warned them, that they should not begin to say, wee haue Abraham to our Father,
Therefore John Baptist warned them, that they should not begin to say, we have Abraham to our Father,
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but should bring forth fruites worthie amendment of life.
but should bring forth fruits worthy amendment of life.
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Heere hee shewes the fore (as it were) of their presuming and false faith, by telling them of the remedy.
Here he shows the before (as it were) of their presuming and false faith, by telling them of the remedy.
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An hypocrite, hee loues to be short in applying the promises, and doth it by enthymems;
an hypocrite, he loves to be short in applying the promises, and does it by enthymems;
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Christ dyed to saue sinners, and therefore I shall be saued; forgetting to tell himselfe what things are required of such sinners as Christ must saue,
christ died to save Sinners, and Therefore I shall be saved; forgetting to tell himself what things Are required of such Sinners as christ must save,
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and to consider afore hee draw that conclusion, whether himselfe haue the properties of such a sinner, yea or no.
and to Consider afore he draw that conclusion, whither himself have the properties of such a sinner, yea or no.
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Or thus, I shall be saued, because I come to Church, receiue the Sacraments, do many good things, or the like;
Or thus, I shall be saved, Because I come to Church, receive the Sacraments, do many good things, or the like;
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not remembring that more is required than all this, of him that would be saued.
not remembering that more is required than all this, of him that would be saved.
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But now the true Christian, he is more wary, and better aduised in drawing his conclusion, he will be sure to finde in himselfe those graces, which are required in him whom the promises doe concerne, afore hee conclude to himselfe, that hee shall receiue the promises.
But now the true Christian, he is more wary, and better advised in drawing his conclusion, he will be sure to find in himself those graces, which Are required in him whom the promises do concern, afore he conclude to himself, that he shall receive the promises.
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Hee will not content himselfe to say, The Temple of the Lord, The Temple of the Lord;
He will not content himself to say, The Temple of the Lord, The Temple of the Lord;
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I come to Church, &c. nor to say, I haue Abraham for my Father:
I come to Church, etc. nor to say, I have Abraham for my Father:
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but he must finde in himselfe fruits worthy amendment of life, or else he will neuer giue credit to his owne thoughts, that it shall be well with him:
but he must find in himself fruits worthy amendment of life, or Else he will never give credit to his own thoughts, that it shall be well with him:
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So the one doth build his speciall conclusion vpon false grounds, and falsely deducteth his particular assurance out of the generall promise, the other truely gathereth his comfortable assurance to him selfe,
So the one does built his special conclusion upon false grounds, and falsely deducteth his particular assurance out of the general promise, the other truly gathereth his comfortable assurance to him self,
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and will not hold fast his conclusions, vnlesse hee can by the Word of God assuredly iustifie his premises.
and will not hold fast his conclusions, unless he can by the Word of God assuredly justify his premises.
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The one reasons falsely out of GODS Word, because he neglects to proue both propositions from thence:
The one Reasons falsely out of GOD'S Word, Because he neglects to prove both propositions from thence:
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the other is neuer well, till hee can make good, by euidence of Scripture, both parts of his reason,
the other is never well, till he can make good, by evidence of Scripture, both parts of his reason,
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and so his conclusion must needs hold good and sure: for the holy Ghost hauing wrought those graces in him, which the promises doe specifie;
and so his conclusion must needs hold good and sure: for the holy Ghost having wrought those graces in him, which the promises do specify;
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causeth, that by comparing himselfe with the promises, he can soundly comfort his owne heart:
Causes, that by comparing himself with the promises, he can soundly Comfort his own heart:
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but the hypocrite not hauing these graces in him, and yet desirous to enioy the benefits offered, will rather beleeue vpon sleight proofes,
but the hypocrite not having these graces in him, and yet desirous to enjoy the benefits offered, will rather believe upon sleight proofs,
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than that hee will seeme to himselfe to want a part in so pretious and excellent benefits.
than that he will seem to himself to want a part in so precious and excellent benefits.
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Thus the difference of the faith of the true Christian and the hypocrite hath beene laid open.
Thus the difference of the faith of the true Christian and the hypocrite hath been laid open.
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The next thing wherein wee must make a comparison betwixt them, is in the point of repentance.
The next thing wherein we must make a comparison betwixt them, is in the point of Repentance.
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CHAP. VIII. Shewing how the repentance of hypocrites may be distinguished from the repentance of true Christians.CHAP. VIII. Showing how the Repentance of Hypocrites may be distinguished from the Repentance of true Christians.
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REpentance (which is a turning from sinne vnto God) hath two parts: the one humiliation, in regard of the faults that haue beene already committed;
Repentance (which is a turning from sin unto God) hath two parts: the one humiliation, in regard of the Faults that have been already committed;
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and the other reformation, in regard of that part of the life which is to come heereafter, by leauing the euil one hath liued in,
and the other Reformation, in regard of that part of the life which is to come hereafter, by leaving the evil one hath lived in,
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and performing the good hee hath neglected.
and performing the good he hath neglected.
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An hypocrite may goe a great way, both in humiliation and in reformation, and yet hee will neuer goe farre enough.
an hypocrite may go a great Way, both in humiliation and in Reformation, and yet he will never go Far enough.
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Let vs consider what he can doe, and wherein hee giues himselfe leaue to faile.
Let us Consider what he can do, and wherein he gives himself leave to fail.
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An hypocrite then may come to be very sory for some sinne or sinnes that he hath committed, and that so,
an hypocrite then may come to be very sorry for Some sin or Sins that he hath committed, and that so,
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as to weepe for it with some plentie of bitter teares, and also he may come to confesse his sinne or sinnes, not alone to men in some cases,
as to weep for it with Some plenty of bitter tears, and also he may come to confess his sin or Sins, not alone to men in Some cases,
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but in some cases also to God in secret. And thus Pharaoh once or twice acknowledged to Moses, that he had sinned:
but in Some cases also to God in secret. And thus Pharaoh once or twice acknowledged to Moses, that he had sinned:
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no doubt with great sorrow for the present time, that he had so long continued obstinate.
no doubt with great sorrow for the present time, that he had so long continued obstinate.
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So did Saul with teares confesse to Dauid, O my sonne Dauid, I haue sinned, and thou art more righteous than I.
So did Saul with tears confess to David, Oh my son David, I have sinned, and thou art more righteous than I.
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So Iudas came with extremity of griefe in his heart (and no doubt also in his face) mainely crying out of himselfe,
So Iudas Come with extremity of grief in his heart (and no doubt also in his face) mainly crying out of himself,
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and saying, I haue sinned in betraying innocent bloud.
and saying, I have sinned in betraying innocent blood.
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Yea, you know that Ahab did put on sack-cloth, and went softly, and fasted for his sinne,
Yea, you know that Ahab did put on Sackcloth, and went softly, and fasted for his sin,
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and that so as God did note it in him, and forbeare him for it somwhat;
and that so as God did note it in him, and forbear him for it somewhat;
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which hee would not haue done, if hee had not seene him inwardly sorrowfull for it,
which he would not have done, if he had not seen him inwardly sorrowful for it,
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and if hee had not euen secretly confessed it vnto him.
and if he had not even secretly confessed it unto him.
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So farre may a dissembler goe (for the best of these was but a dissembler) in being humbled. So Far may a dissembler go (for the best of these was but a dissembler) in being humbled.
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But yet he doth much differ from the humiliation of the true godly man in these things.
But yet he does much differ from the humiliation of the true godly man in these things.
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First, the hypocrite is sorry for some one or two grosse externall faults, that are more than ordinarily notorious and foule, First, the hypocrite is sorry for Some one or two gross external Faults, that Are more than ordinarily notorious and foul,
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as is to be seene in Iudas and Ahab, and Saul; murder, shedding innocent blood, and seeking to slay the innocent.
as is to be seen in Iudas and Ahab, and Saul; murder, shedding innocent blood, and seeking to slay the innocent.
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These crimes (you see) touched these dissemblers: but you neuer heard an hypocrite crying out as Dauid; In sinne was I conceiued;
These crimes (you see) touched these dissemblers: but you never herd an hypocrite crying out as David; In sin was I conceived;
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and againe, Lord, who can know his errours? purge me from secret faults:
and again, Lord, who can know his errors? purge me from secret Faults:
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nor with the Apostle, vexed with the law of his members, drawing him captiue to sinne,
nor with the Apostle, vexed with the law of his members, drawing him captive to sin,
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and crossing the law of the spirit within him.
and crossing the law of the Spirit within him.
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The corruptions of the heart, the secret and vnknowne, and esteemed little disorders of heart and life, especially (the fountaine of all mischiefes) the filthy stinking guzzle of Originall sinne, the hypocrite laments not, bewaileth not, confesseth not with sorrow and anguish of heart to God or man;
The corruptions of the heart, the secret and unknown, and esteemed little disorders of heart and life, especially (the fountain of all mischiefs) the filthy stinking guzzle of Original sin, the hypocrite laments not, bewaileth not, Confesses not with sorrow and anguish of heart to God or man;
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but alone if hee fall into some grosse notable crime, hee is much troubled and grieued for it,
but alone if he fallen into Some gross notable crime, he is much troubled and grieved for it,
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and sometimes very sorrowfull in confessing it. But the Christian man can find out more hidden corruptions, and acknowledge and bewaile them,
and sometime very sorrowful in confessing it. But the Christian man can find out more hidden corruptions, and acknowledge and bewail them,
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and feele the burden of lesse grieuous crimes, yea of things by the most, esteemed no sinnes;
and feel the burden of less grievous crimes, yea of things by the most, esteemed no Sins;
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and for them can shame and blame, and condemne himselfe before God.
and for them can shame and blame, and condemn himself before God.
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So the one washeth his heart (as I said before), the other his hands only, at the best.
So the one washes his heart (as I said before), the other his hands only, At the best.
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Againe, the confession of the hypocrite and his sorrow comes but by fits and starts, sometimes,
Again, the Confessi of the hypocrite and his sorrow comes but by fits and starts, sometime,
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now and then, once or twice, and vse it not.
now and then, once or twice, and use it not.
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Seldome haue you Pharaoh and Saul saying, We haue sinned, they are not often in this tune.
Seldom have you Pharaoh and Saul saying, We have sinned, they Are not often in this tune.
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It is a rare and vnusuall thing, to see Ahab going softly, to heare him sighing for his sinne.
It is a rare and unusual thing, to see Ahab going softly, to hear him sighing for his sin.
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For indeed it ariseth not from any such ground in them, as may make it lasting or perpetuall;
For indeed it arises not from any such ground in them, as may make it lasting or perpetual;
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namely, a true hatred of sinne, or loue of God: but alone from a fearefull expectation of punishment, or a wearines of crosses and afflictions.
namely, a true hatred of sin, or love of God: but alone from a fearful expectation of punishment, or a weariness of Crosses and afflictions.
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But now the true Christian is very constant in his confessing, and (at least) striuing to lament sinne.
But now the true Christian is very constant in his confessing, and (At least) striving to lament sin.
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It is his vsuall and constant course, to blame himselfe before God for his daily and particular transgressions:
It is his usual and constant course, to blame himself before God for his daily and particular transgressions:
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and hee is not well almost any day, vnlesse he doe take some time, to accuse and iudge himselfe before his Maker.
and he is not well almost any day, unless he do take Some time, to accuse and judge himself before his Maker.
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For indeede he walketh with God, and seeketh to approue his heart vnto him, and therefore cannot but be frequent in laying open his heart vnto him,
For indeed he walks with God, and seeks to approve his heart unto him, and Therefore cannot but be frequent in laying open his heart unto him,
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and powring out his soule before him.
and Pouring out his soul before him.
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His heart will often so smite him, as to driue him into Gods presence, and make him say, O Lord, I haue sinned greatly, and done exceeding foolishly:
His heart will often so smite him, as to driven him into God's presence, and make him say, Oh Lord, I have sinned greatly, and done exceeding foolishly:
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but Lord doe away the sinnes of thy seruant.
but Lord do away the Sins of thy servant.
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Yea, he neuer almost committeth any sinne, which he knowes to be a sinne, but hee will confesse it, taking daily notice of his daily slips, that he may the better confesse them.
Yea, he never almost Committeth any sin, which he knows to be a sin, but he will confess it, taking daily notice of his daily slips, that he may the better confess them.
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So the sorrow and confession of hypocrites is in a quaume, when the good moode comes vpon them;
So the sorrow and Confessi of Hypocrites is in a quaume, when the good mood comes upon them;
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as a drie hole that is full of water vpon a great shower:
as a dry hold that is full of water upon a great shower:
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but the confessing and mourning of the true Christian is daily constant, perpetuall, in a settled and vsuall course;
but the confessing and mourning of the true Christian is daily constant, perpetual, in a settled and usual course;
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as the running of water in a fluent streame, that hath issue from some liuing Fountaine, or Well-head.
as the running of water in a fluent stream, that hath issue from Some living Fountain, or Wellhead.
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Againe, the sorrow and confession of hypocrites is likely put vpon them by a kind of violence, they be euen forced to it by some accident,
Again, the sorrow and Confessi of Hypocrites is likely put upon them by a kind of violence, they be even forced to it by Some accident,
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so pressing them for the time, that they can neither will nor chuse, as the common saying hath.
so pressing them for the time, that they can neither will nor choose, as the Common saying hath.
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This is euident in the fore-named examples.
This is evident in the forenamed Examples.
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What made Ahab walke in sack-cloth with a soft pace? but because he was threatned, the ruine of all his household,
What made Ahab walk in Sackcloth with a soft pace? but Because he was threatened, the ruin of all his household,
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and the vtter subuersion of all his posteritie:
and the utter subversion of all his posterity:
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a tidings that could scarce chuse, but make the heart of any Grand-father to ake and melt within him.
a tidings that could scarce choose, but make the heart of any Grandfather to ache and melt within him.
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When did Pharaoh say, The Lord is righteous, I and my people are sinners? but when the plague lay so heauie vpon him,
When did Pharaoh say, The Lord is righteous, I and my people Are Sinners? but when the plague lay so heavy upon him,
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and stucke so close vnto him, that he knew not which way in the world to turne himselfe.
and stuck so close unto him, that he knew not which Way in the world to turn himself.
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And what made Saul breake forth with teares, and say, I haue sinned? but that Dauid had then euen gone beyond all his expectations quite and cleane,
And what made Saul break forth with tears, and say, I have sinned? but that David had then even gone beyond all his Expectations quite and clean,
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and had vtterly ouercome him with kindnesse, by requiting his euill with good.
and had utterly overcome him with kindness, by requiting his evil with good.
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So Iudas confessed not his treason, till the very sparkes of hell fier were all on a light flame within his soule;
So Iudas confessed not his treason, till the very sparks of hell fire were all on a Light flame within his soul;
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I meane, till the hideousnesse of a bitter and exasperated conscience did euen furiously pursue him,
I mean, till the hideousness of a bitter and exasperated conscience did even furiously pursue him,
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and driue him to this too-late and bootelesse remedy.
and driven him to this too-late and bootless remedy.
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So the confession of hypocrites is wrested and extorted from them, euen as that of a traytor by the torture of the racke;
So the Confessi of Hypocrites is wrested and extorted from them, even as that of a traitor by the torture of the rack;
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and his griefe for his finne is a compelled griefe, as that of a slaue vnder the whip:
and his grief for his fin is a compelled grief, as that of a slave under the whip:
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but the true godly man, and faithfull seruant of Christ, doth voluntarily, and of his owne accord bring himselfe before the Lord in humble and sorrowfull confessions (though no such violence be offered vnto him),
but the true godly man, and faithful servant of christ, does voluntarily, and of his own accord bring himself before the Lord in humble and sorrowful confessions (though no such violence be offered unto him),
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euen out of a kindly worke of grace, mouing and inclining him still to desire to bee at one with God.
even out of a kindly work of grace, moving and inclining him still to desire to be At one with God.
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The child of God doth euen long to be sorrowfull for his sinnes;
The child of God does even long to be sorrowful for his Sins;
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and when no crosse, affliction, or tentation lies vpon him, nor no other meanes of working him to griefe is vsed;
and when no cross, affliction, or tentation lies upon him, nor no other means of working him to grief is used;
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then hee takes paines to rend his owne heart, and out of a good will to God,
then he Takes pains to rend his own heart, and out of a good will to God,
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and in a kind of comfortable and sweete sence of reconciliation with him, doth acknowledge his wickednesse.
and in a kind of comfortable and sweet sense of reconciliation with him, does acknowledge his wickedness.
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In very truth Gods child sometimes (hauing almost kild himselfe with a presumptuous sinne) is put to roaring and crying, through the weight of Gods hand, lying heauy vpon him day and night (as Dauid saith of himselfe), afore he can come to confesse his sinne against himselfe.
In very truth God's child sometime (having almost killed himself with a presumptuous sin) is put to roaring and crying, through the weight of God's hand, lying heavy upon him day and night (as David Says of himself), afore he can come to confess his sin against himself.
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But this is a rare case with a Christian hart, that it should need compulsion, to bring it downe in confession before God:
But this is a rare case with a Christian heart, that it should need compulsion, to bring it down in Confessi before God:
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vsually he doth (as Dàuid after the numbring of the people) through the smiting of his owne heart, betake himselfe vnto the Lord, usually he does (as Dàuid After the numbering of the people) through the smiting of his own heart, betake himself unto the Lord,
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& say, O Lord, I haue done excēeding foolishly:
& say, Oh Lord, I have done exceneding foolishly:
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and as Peter after his deniall of his Master, before any crosse, before any force offered, out of his owne tendernesse of conscience, goe forth by and by, and weepe bitterly. and as Peter After his denial of his Master, before any cross, before any force offered, out of his own tenderness of conscience, go forth by and by, and weep bitterly.
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Neither yet is Gods child so vnsensible of a crosse, but that his afflictions doe make him looke vnto his sinnes,
Neither yet is God's child so unsensible of a cross, but that his afflictions do make him look unto his Sins,
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and bestow those teares in lamenting them, which the power of nature hath stirred vp. And it is an happy effect of his chastisements, that they increase his godly sorrow,
and bestow those tears in lamenting them, which the power of nature hath stirred up. And it is an happy Effect of his chastisements, that they increase his godly sorrow,
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and so help to take away his sinnes; but yet he doth not only mourne then:
and so help to take away his Sins; but yet he does not only mourn then:
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he doth labour, euen in prosperity to mourne for sinne, and to make vse of Gods kindnesse in bestowing benefits, to become a meanes of humbling him, and making him grieue;
he does labour, even in Prosperity to mourn for sin, and to make use of God's kindness in bestowing benefits, to become a means of humbling him, and making him grieve;
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and in a word, godly sorrow is a content vnto him, and nothing doth him more good,
and in a word, godly sorrow is a content unto him, and nothing does him more good,
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than that hee can kindly bewaile his sinnes, and mourne ouer Iesus Christ.
than that he can kindly bewail his Sins, and mourn over Iesus christ.
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A stinging crosse, a bitter tentation, an earnest exhortation, and the power of a good Sermon, may draw an hypocrite to teares:
A stinging cross, a bitter tentation, an earnest exhortation, and the power of a good Sermon, may draw an hypocrite to tears:
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but a godly man without any of these things, will set himselfe to mourne, and lament,
but a godly man without any of these things, will Set himself to mourn, and lament,
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and most willingly (out of the loue hee beares to God, whom his sinnes haue offended) wil euen turne his ioy into sorrow, and his laughter into teares.
and most willingly (out of the love he bears to God, whom his Sins have offended) will even turn his joy into sorrow, and his laughter into tears.
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Thus you see the difference of hypocriticall humiliation from that, that is vpright.
Thus you see the difference of hypocritical humiliation from that, that is upright.
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Reformation is another part of repentance, and here we will shew, how much the hypocrite may reach vnto, and wherein he is defectiue.
Reformation is Another part of Repentance, and Here we will show, how much the hypocrite may reach unto, and wherein he is defective.
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An hypocrite may reforme diuers things that are amisse in him, and that at the preaching of the Word,
an hypocrite may reform diverse things that Are amiss in him, and that At the preaching of the Word,
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and by meanes of the exhortations which hee heareth in a Sermon:
and by means of the exhortations which he hears in a Sermon:
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but herein he faileth, that in some one or other thing, he must be held excused.
but herein he Faileth, that in Some one or other thing, he must be held excused.
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Hee brooks not the generalitie of that little large word (all), you kill him when you presse vpon him that vniuersall exhortation, Cast away from you all your transgressions.
He brooks not the generality of that little large word (all), you kill him when you press upon him that universal exhortation, Cast away from you all your transgressions.
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O no! this he cannot doe: some one or two faults are (as it were) darlings vnto him;
Oh no! this he cannot do: Some one or two Faults Are (as it were) darlings unto him;
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his soule is in loue with them, and he must be dispenced with, he cannot leaue them.
his soul is in love with them, and he must be dispensed with, he cannot leave them.
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In any thing else hee will bee ruled by God: but in such a thing hee must needs craue pardon, though it be a sinne;
In any thing Else he will be ruled by God: but in such a thing he must needs crave pardon, though it be a sin;
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hee hopes it is not so great, but that hee may bee borne withall therein: for alacke hee cannot liue vnlesse he doe it, or so forth.
he hope's it is not so great, but that he may be born withal therein: for alack he cannot live unless he do it, or so forth.
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The hypocrite hath euermore some hand or foote that he will not cut off; some eye that he will not pull out, and fling from him;
The hypocrite hath evermore Some hand or foot that he will not Cut off; Some eye that he will not pull out, and fling from him;
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some dearely beloued sinne, some most pretious euill, some most sweete or gainefull offence, that he cannot tell which way in the world to forgoe;
Some dearly Beloved sin, Some most precious evil, Some most sweet or gainful offence, that he cannot tell which Way in the world to forgo;
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and therefore loues not to heare of amending it, would not be reprooued for it, would not be called vpon to forsake it, would not think of it,
and Therefore loves not to hear of amending it, would not be reproved for it, would not be called upon to forsake it, would not think of it,
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but would turne away his thoughts from it, and would faine haue his conscience also forbeare to vrge him in that matter.
but would turn away his thoughts from it, and would feign have his conscience also forbear to urge him in that matter.
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He keepes some one or other wickednesse vnder his tongue, as a most daintie morsell, which he cannot find in his heart to spit out. He keeps Some one or other wickedness under his tongue, as a most dainty morsel, which he cannot find in his heart to spit out.
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But now the true godly man desireth, and purposeth in all things to please God;
But now the true godly man Desires, and Purposes in all things to please God;
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hee hath respect (as Dauid speaketh) to all Gods commandements, without picking or chusing:
he hath respect (as David speaks) to all God's Commandments, without picking or choosing:
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he takes the whole Law as it lieth before him, and frameth his will to bow and bend which way soeuer God will haue it:
he Takes the Whole Law as it lies before him, and frameth his will to bow and bend which Way soever God will have it:
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whatsoeuer thing he knowes to bee a dutie, that hee resolueth to doe, without any further excepting or cauilling;
whatsoever thing he knows to be a duty, that he resolveth to do, without any further excepting or cavilling;
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and whatsoeuer he knoweth to be a sinne, that he determineth to cast from him, what euer it be,
and whatsoever he Knoweth to be a sin, that he determineth to cast from him, what ever it be,
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& what euer may follow thereupon.
& what ever may follow thereupon.
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He knowes that God is a Soueraigne commander, and that his will must be followed in one thing,
He knows that God is a Sovereign commander, and that his will must be followed in one thing,
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as well as another, and that hee which keepeth the whole Law besides, failing (yet wittingly) in one point, is guiltie of all.
as well as Another, and that he which Keepeth the Whole Law beside, failing (yet wittingly) in one point, is guilty of all.
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Wherefore hee doth not dare to giue himselfe a licence, of departing from the knowne way of Gods Law in any thing.
Wherefore he does not Dare to give himself a licence, of departing from the known Way of God's Law in any thing.
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Indeed a good man findeth some sinnes harder to him to leaue than others, and some duties harder than others to performe:
Indeed a good man finds Some Sins harder to him to leave than Others, and Some duties harder than Others to perform:
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but yet his purpose, determination, resolution, is to be found obedient to God in those things also;
but yet his purpose, determination, resolution, is to be found obedient to God in those things also;
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and hee doth most earnestly striue against his owne corruptions there, where hee finds them most apt, to be opposite to Gods Word;
and he does most earnestly strive against his own corruptions there, where he finds them most apt, to be opposite to God's Word;
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and takes most paines to make himselfe straight, there where hee finds himselfe most crooked:
and Takes most pains to make himself straight, there where he finds himself most crooked:
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whereas the hypocrite tolerates some euill in himselfe, and takes libertie so to transgresse, making some shift or other to daube vp his conscience,
whereas the hypocrite tolerates Some evil in himself, and Takes liberty so to transgress, making Some shift or other to daub up his conscience,
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and to secure himself from the checks thereof.
and to secure himself from the Checks thereof.
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Thus Iudas would neuer leaue purloyning and licking his fingers (as the prouer be hath it) after once the bag was committed to his custodie.
Thus Iudas would never leave purloining and licking his fingers (as the prover be hath it) After once the bag was committed to his custody.
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The true heart allowes no one knowne sinne whatsoeuer; the hypocrite euermore allowes (at least) some one sinne, that hee either knowes, or suspects to be sinne.
The true heart allows not one known sin whatsoever; the hypocrite evermore allows (At least) Some one sin, that he either knows, or suspects to be sin.
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Satan hath alwaies some peculiar, or exempt place in his heart and life, where hee may reigne without controle,
Satan hath always Some peculiar, or exempt place in his heart and life, where he may Reign without control,
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and whether the iurisdiction of Gods Word may not be suffered to extend.
and whither the jurisdiction of God's Word may not be suffered to extend.
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And yet sometimes also the hypocrite will seeme to make a proffer of pulling his necke out of Satans yoke, by promising to leaue,
And yet sometime also the hypocrite will seem to make a proffer of pulling his neck out of Satan yoke, by promising to leave,
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and beginning (for a spirt) to make as if he would leaue his most beloued sinne.
and beginning (for a spirt) to make as if he would leave his most Beloved sin.
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So Simon Magus for a little while began to desist from following his sorceries: and Pharaoh said once or twice, that he would let the people goe: So Simon Magus for a little while began to desist from following his sorceries: and Pharaoh said once or twice, that he would let the people go:
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and twice Saul promised Dauid faire, that he would surcease to trouble him any further.
and twice Saul promised David fair, that he would surcease to trouble him any further.
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But this mood holdeth not long, he quickly returneth to his old wallow, and laps vp (like an vncleane curre) his filthy vomit, which hee had formerly disgorged.
But this mood holds not long, he quickly returns to his old wallow, and laps up (like an unclean cur) his filthy vomit, which he had formerly disgorged.
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I do not meane, that he is ouertaken only to do the same fault againe, once or twice,
I do not mean, that he is overtaken only to do the same fault again, once or twice,
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or oftner (for that may befall the true Christian also), but he proceedes to allow himselfe in doing of it, to goe on in it, and follow it with greedinesse;
or oftener (for that may befall the true Christian also), but he proceeds to allow himself in doing of it, to go on in it, and follow it with greediness;
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excusing it, or hardning himselfe in it, at least comming to this passe, that hee cannot leaue it, that it is not possible;
excusing it, or hardening himself in it, At least coming to this pass, that he cannot leave it, that it is not possible;
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and therefore it is in vaine for him to striue about an impossible matter, and so hee returneth to make a trade of his sin,
and Therefore it is in vain for him to strive about an impossible matter, and so he returns to make a trade of his since,
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for all his good promises and offers of reformation; as wee see in Simon, in Pharaoh, in Saul, and in others.
for all his good promises and offers of Reformation; as we see in Simon, in Pharaoh, in Saul, and in Others.
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But the true hearted hauing once set in, to cast off his beloued sinne, doth neuer againe returne to allow it, and to wallow in it.
But the true hearted having once Set in, to cast off his Beloved sin, does never again return to allow it, and to wallow in it.
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He may fall againe, perhaps more then once or twice (and these relapses are very dangerous, and very troublesome):
He may fallen again, perhaps more then once or twice (and these relapses Are very dangerous, and very troublesome):
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but he wil neuer step backe to a resolution of continuing so to sinne, and of thinking that he cannot chuse, and there is no remedie;
but he will never step back to a resolution of Continuing so to sin, and of thinking that he cannot choose, and there is no remedy;
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but still hee ariseth out of the mire, reneweth his confession, reneweth his purpose of amendment, sets in afresh to bewaile his faults,
but still he arises out of the mire, Reneweth his Confessi, Reneweth his purpose of amendment, sets in afresh to bewail his Faults,
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and brings himselfe againe to a firme purpose of sinning no more, and in that purpose holds himselfe so long, till at length (it may be after many foiles) he attaineth strength to offend no more grossely in that matter, whatsoeuer it may be.
and brings himself again to a firm purpose of sinning no more, and in that purpose holds himself so long, till At length (it may be After many foils) he attaineth strength to offend no more grossly in that matter, whatsoever it may be.
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Thus his faith becomes his victorie, and so he preuaileth against sinne, and keepeth himselfe, that the wicked one doth not touch him,
Thus his faith becomes his victory, and so he prevaileth against sin, and Keepeth himself, that the wicked one does not touch him,
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and that he committeth none iniquitie.
and that he Committeth none iniquity.
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And so much of this third point, concerning the agreement of the repentance of the hypocrite and the true hearted, as also their differences.
And so much of this third point, Concerning the agreement of the Repentance of the hypocrite and the true hearted, as also their differences.
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It remaineth to speake in the like manner of their likenesse and vnlikenesse, in the matter of good life.
It remains to speak in the like manner of their likeness and unlikeness, in the matter of good life.
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I know that the leading of a good life, might well be referred to a branch of the second part of repentance, viz. reformation:
I know that the leading of a good life, might well be referred to a branch of the second part of Repentance, viz. Reformation:
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but I desire to make it a distinct head of duties, for the more full and distinct handling of it in this respect,
but I desire to make it a distinct head of duties, for the more full and distinct handling of it in this respect,
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for which I haue now vndertaken to speake of it.
for which I have now undertaken to speak of it.
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CHAP. IX. Shewing how the good conuersation of the hypocrite differs from the good conuersation of the vpright.CHAP. IX. Showing how the good Conversation of the hypocrite differs from the good Conversation of the upright.
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A Good conuersation consisteth in freedome from sinfull practises, & care of doing the things commanded by God.
A Good Conversation Consisteth in freedom from sinful practises, & care of doing the things commanded by God.
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The hypocrite in both these may haue attained a large commendation before men: it may fall out;
The hypocrite in both these may have attained a large commendation before men: it may fallen out;
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that he shall liue all his whole life long, without the committing of any such sinne, as should cause him to inherite reproch in the world:
that he shall live all his Whole life long, without the committing of any such sin, as should cause him to inherit reproach in the world:
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what actions are grossely wicked, and palpably shamefull before men, of those the false hearted may perhaps bee much more free than the sincere Christian.
what actions Are grossly wicked, and palpably shameful before men, of those the false hearted may perhaps be much more free than the sincere Christian.
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So the Pharisie (which yet was not iustified before God, and therfore was void of vprightnes), could make his boasts before God, that he was neither whoremonger,
So the Pharisee (which yet was not justified before God, and Therefore was void of uprightness), could make his boasts before God, that he was neither whoremonger,
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nor extortioner, nor drunkard (& doubtles he might haue said), nor curser, nor swearer, nor murtherer.
nor extortioner, nor drunkard (& doubtless he might have said), nor curser, nor swearer, nor murderer.
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This brag may seeme to prefer him before Dauid; & before Lot, and before Noah; for neuer an one of them at his last end, was able to affirme so much of himselfe.
This brag may seem to prefer him before David; & before Lot, and before Noah; for never an one of them At his last end, was able to affirm so much of himself.
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Paul also, when he was a Pharisie, & a notable hypocrite yet (as concerning the Law) did liue without rebuke,Paul also, when he was a Pharisee, & a notable hypocrite yet (as Concerning the Law) did live without rebuke,
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as himselfe afterwards (when he had no lust to tell vntruthes in his owne behalfe) affirmeth of himselfe.
as himself afterwards (when he had no lust to tell untruths in his own behalf) Affirmeth of himself.
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But the difference betwixt the true and false in this point, standeth in two things. But the difference betwixt the true and false in this point, Stands in two things.
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First, the hypocrite in this innocency of his, is proud of himself, exalting himself with cracks & vants vpon euery little occasion,
First, the hypocrite in this innocency of his, is proud of himself, exalting himself with cracks & vaunts upon every little occasion,
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and insulting ouer others, that are not alike innocent, with a plaine contempt and disdaine of them.
and insulting over Others, that Are not alike innocent, with a plain contempt and disdain of them.
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Yea, when he compares the grosser sinners with himselfe, he doth it not alone with scorne of them,
Yea, when he compares the grosser Sinners with himself, he does it not alone with scorn of them,
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but sometimes also with a kinde of bitternes.
but sometime also with a kind of bitterness.
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Thus our Sauiour brings in the Pharisie, crowing ouer the poore Publican, because himselfe was not like him,
Thus our Saviour brings in the Pharisee, crowing over the poor Publican, Because himself was not like him,
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and thanking God (that is put in for form sake) that he was no such maner of man, as this Publican.
and thanking God (that is put in for from sake) that he was no such manner of man, as this Publican.
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And you know, how bitter the Pharisies were against the poore sinners;
And you know, how bitter the Pharisees were against the poor Sinners;
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euen, so that they would not endure to bee touched by them, or once to sit at meate with them.
even, so that they would not endure to be touched by them, or once to fit At meat with them.
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All this ariseth from the blindnesse of the hypocrite, who (not hauing euer been discouered vnto himselfe,
All this arises from the blindness of the hypocrite, who (not having ever been discovered unto himself,
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nor perceiuing the sinfulnesse and foulenesse of his owne nature) imagines, that no more euill abideth within, than shewes it selfe without;
nor perceiving the sinfulness and foulness of his own nature) imagines, that no more evil Abideth within, than shows it self without;
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and that his wickednesse of heart is no greater, than that which breaketh forth in act:
and that his wickedness of heart is no greater, than that which breaks forth in act:
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so foolishly taking to himselfe the praise of Gods restraint, as if a man should commend the carcasse for not stinking, when it was imbalmed.
so foolishly taking to himself the praise of God's restraint, as if a man should commend the carcase for not stinking, when it was imbalmed.
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Now the true Christian in his immunitie from such like palpable euils (if it fall out that the Lord haue pleased so to restraine him,
Now the true Christian in his immunity from such like palpable evils (if it fallen out that the Lord have pleased so to restrain him,
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for often it is otherwise with him), yet knowing the loathsome foulenesse of his owne heart,
for often it is otherwise with him), yet knowing the loathsome foulness of his own heart,
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and being well acquainted with the bottomlesse quagmire of his owne originall corruption, is still humble and base in his owne eyes:
and being well acquainted with the bottomless quagmire of his own original corruption, is still humble and base in his own eyes:
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for though he haue not committed so foule abominations; yet no thankes vnto himselfe, but to the goodnesse of God in restraining;
for though he have not committed so foul abominations; yet no thanks unto himself, but to the Goodness of God in restraining;
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for he of himself is euen as bad by nature, and should haue done as bad (he knowes),
for he of himself is even as bad by nature, and should have done as bad (he knows),
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if the Lord had in like manner giuen him ouer to himselfe.
if the Lord had in like manner given him over to himself.
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Hence it comes also, that hee doth find his heart affected, as with iust zeale against grosse sinners,
Hence it comes also, that he does find his heart affected, as with just zeal against gross Sinners,
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so with a pitifull and remorsefull disposition towards them, whom he perceiueth to be no whit more wicked than himselfe should be,
so with a pitiful and remorseful disposition towards them, whom he perceives to be no whit more wicked than himself should be,
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if the Lord did not preserue him.
if the Lord did not preserve him.
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But if the true Christian haue either before his calling, liued in, or after his calling, slipt into some grosse wickednesse (as Paul was a persecuter before his conuersion;
But if the true Christian have either before his calling, lived in, or After his calling, slipped into Some gross wickedness (as Paul was a Persecutor before his conversion;
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Dauid committed murder after) than is he for his whole life time after, much abashed in the remembrance of it,David committed murder After) than is he for his Whole life time After, much abashed in the remembrance of it,
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and made exceeding vile in his owne eyes.
and made exceeding vile in his own eyes.
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Thus the Publican durst scarce aduance his eyes to heauen, but with a countenace replenished with tokens of griefe and shame, smote himselfe on the brest, and begged mercy.
Thus the Publican durst scarce advance his eyes to heaven, but with a countenance replenished with tokens of grief and shame, smote himself on the breast, and begged mercy.
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And so the Apostle is very much in vilifying himselfe (notwithstanding the aboundant labours of his Apostleship) for his former bloody (though ignorant) persecution.
And so the Apostle is very much in vilifying himself (notwithstanding the abundant labours of his Apostleship) for his former bloody (though ignorant) persecution.
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Secondly, the hypocrite (though perhaps he be not defiled with the grossest and foulest acts of euill,
Secondly, the hypocrite (though perhaps he be not defiled with the Grossest and Foulest acts of evil,
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yet) makes no bones of euils of the same kind, in smaller degrees, but commits them freely without checke of conscience,
yet) makes no bones of evils of the same kind, in smaller Degrees, but commits them freely without check of conscience,
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or any remorse of humiliation for them afterwards.
or any remorse of humiliation for them afterwards.
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This is manifest by the Pharisies misinterpreting of the Law, to serue their turnes this way: This is manifest by the Pharisees Misinterpreting of the Law, to serve their turns this Way:
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they condemned murder, but allowed reuenge: they blamed forswearing, or periurie, smaller oathes they take none heede vnto;
they condemned murder, but allowed revenge: they blamed forswearing, or perjury, smaller Oaths they take none heed unto;
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they forbad adulterie, but tooke no care to cut off the hand, and pull out the eye (that is, to mortifie the wantonnesse and impuritie of their sences);
they forbade adultery, but took no care to Cut off the hand, and pull out the eye (that is, to mortify the wantonness and impurity of their Senses);
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as our Sauiour shewes in that place they should haue done. Doubtlesse the course of their liues was answerable to their interpretation of the Law;
as our Saviour shows in that place they should have done. Doubtless the course of their lives was answerable to their Interpretation of the Law;
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and their liues were as crooked, as they would make the ruler to seeme.
and their lives were as crooked, as they would make the ruler to seem.
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Contrarily, the true Christian (though sometimes he may be ouercome in tentation to commit some grosse sinne,
Contrarily, the true Christian (though sometime he may be overcome in tentation to commit Some gross sin,
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yet) is vsually carefull to resist all the degrees of sinne, euen the very beginnings;
yet) is usually careful to resist all the Degrees of sin, even the very beginnings;
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and the first risings thereof in heart, as our Sauiours more narrow interpreting of the Law (declaring the scantling of a godly mans endeauours aboue the Pharisies) doth manifestly conuince.
and the First risings thereof in heart, as our Saviour's more narrow interpreting of the Law (declaring the scantling of a godly men endeavours above the Pharisees) does manifestly convince.
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Hee looketh to the motions and desires of his heart, and suffers not the lesser euils to goe vnobserued, and vnlamented.
He looks to the motions and Desires of his heart, and suffers not the lesser evils to go unobserved, and unlamented.
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So the difference is manifest in the first part of a good life, freedome from sinne.
So the difference is manifest in the First part of a good life, freedom from sin.
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Now in the second-part, care of wel-doing, wee will tracke the dissembler, and take him halting.
Now in the second-part, care of welldoing, we will track the dissembler, and take him halting.
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First, he doth oftentimes excell in ciuill righteousnesse, and abound in workes of bountie and mercy;
First, he does oftentimes excel in civil righteousness, and abound in works of bounty and mercy;
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Who more liberall in great doles than the Pharises? yea, haue not many Heathen men (and an hypocrite may surely attaine as much good as an infidell) been famous for diuers morall vertues;
Who more liberal in great doles than the Pharisees? yea, have not many Heathen men (and an hypocrite may surely attain as much good as an infidel) been famous for diverse moral Virtues;
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and by name, most exact obseruation of iustice in their dealings? yet here the defiance is not hard to find out,
and by name, most exact observation of Justice in their dealings? yet Here the defiance is not hard to find out,
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if a man could looke into the heart of him that is hollow at heart.
if a man could look into the heart of him that is hollow At heart.
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First, in regard of the end of doing good this way, the hypocrit doth serue himselfe in vaineglory, seeking the credit and applause of men, First, in regard of the end of doing good this Way, the hypocrite does serve himself in vainglory, seeking the credit and applause of men,
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and to be commended in the world;
and to be commended in the world;
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and therefore for the most part he is carelesse of doing such good deeds, if there bee no witnesse present,
and Therefore for the most part he is careless of doing such good Deeds, if there be no witness present,
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nor no likelihood of their being knowne abroad.
nor no likelihood of their being known abroad.
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This our Sauiour noteth and taxeth in the Pharisies, who did all things to be seene of men, This our Saviour notes and Taxes in the Pharisees, who did all things to be seen of men,
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and euen cherished in themselues those fond and foolish conceites and desires of being so commended,
and even cherished in themselves those found and foolish conceits and Desires of being so commended,
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so respected, so well thought of, and so full of glory, for their good deeds:
so respected, so well Thought of, and so full of glory, for their good Deeds:
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but the true Christian is earnest to withdraw his heart from listning vnto the worlds plaudit, he laboureth to approue himselfe vnto God;
but the true Christian is earnest to withdraw his heart from listening unto the world's plaudit, he Laboureth to approve himself unto God;
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and for the thoughts of worldly esteem, hee is ready to fall out with himselfe, for making account of such foame of mens mouthes.
and for the thoughts of worldly esteem, he is ready to fallen out with himself, for making account of such foam of men's mouths.
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He can say of himselfe in other things, as well as Paul of himselfe in one thing, that hee seeketh not to bee commended, he doth not goe a wooing for credit.
He can say of himself in other things, as well as Paul of himself in one thing, that he seeks not to be commended, he does not go a wooing for credit.
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So they shoote both with one arrow, but aime at a farre different marke; and this difference is plaine enough to be discerned.
So they shoot both with one arrow, but aim At a Far different mark; and this difference is plain enough to be discerned.
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Againe, the hypocrite will shew kindnesse and mercy, and charitie to his friends; or such as haue neuer done him any great matter of wrong;
Again, the hypocrite will show kindness and mercy, and charity to his Friends; or such as have never done him any great matter of wrong;
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or if they haue made him amends, and repayred the breaches of amitie by some proportionable submission or benefit.
or if they have made him amends, and repaired the Breaches of amity by Some proportionable submission or benefit.
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But for his enemy that hateth him, that persisteth to wrong him, that for the present seeketh to doe him hurt, he cannot finde in his heart to do him good,
But for his enemy that hates him, that persisteth to wrong him, that for the present seeks to do him hurt, he cannot find in his heart to do him good,
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and scarce to practise righteousnesse, not at all kindnesse and mercy to such an one:
and scarce to practise righteousness, not At all kindness and mercy to such an one:
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yea, with the Pharisie, such is his modell and square of liuing, that hee will loue his quiet neighbour,
yea, with the Pharisee, such is his model and square of living, that he will love his quiet neighbour,
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but hate his troublesome enemy as Christ doth taxe them, for peruerting the meaning of the Law.
but hate his troublesome enemy as christ does Tax them, for perverting the meaning of the Law.
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The true-hearted Christian standeth farre otherwise affected; he remembreth, that God did loue him when hee was an enemy;
The truehearted Christian Stands Far otherwise affected; he Remember, that God did love him when he was an enemy;
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and therefore also for his sake hee will neuer leaue pressing himselfe, till he haue brought his heart to loue his enemy,
and Therefore also for his sake he will never leave pressing himself, till he have brought his heart to love his enemy,
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and to do good to them, that doe euill to him;
and to do good to them, that do evil to him;
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and not alone to deale squarely, but louingly, kindly, mercifully, and (if need be) bountifully with his bitterest and most causelesse aduersaries.
and not alone to deal squarely, but lovingly, kindly, mercifully, and (if need be) bountifully with his Bitterest and most causeless Adversaries.
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If his enemy hunger, he feedeth his enemy; if his enemy thirst, he giues drinke to his enemy;
If his enemy hunger, he feeds his enemy; if his enemy thirst, he gives drink to his enemy;
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if his enemy be falne, he lifts him vp; if wronged, he defends him; and so doing good there, where nature and reason is most auerse from doing good;
if his enemy be fallen, he lifts him up; if wronged, he defends him; and so doing good there, where nature and reason is most averse from doing good;
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he shewes himselfe perfect, as his heauenly Father is perfect, as our Sauiour Christ exhorteth.
he shows himself perfect, as his heavenly Father is perfect, as our Saviour christ exhorteth.
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Thus the extent of a sincere mans goodnesse doth distinguish it from the hypocrites, and (in one word) in such cases,
Thus the extent of a sincere men Goodness does distinguish it from the Hypocrites, and (in one word) in such cases,
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and to such persons as he doth not, nor cannot, expect reward from men; yet the true Christian will execute mercy and iudgement.
and to such Persons as he does not, nor cannot, expect reward from men; yet the true Christian will execute mercy and judgement.
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The hypocrite euer faileth, where humaue motiues faile.
The hypocrite ever Faileth, where humaue motives fail.
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And so for workes of mercy and iustice, wee haue shewed what ods betwixt the sincere and guilefull;
And so for works of mercy and Justice, we have showed what ods betwixt the sincere and guileful;
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there are also exercises of piety and religion, wherein the hypocrite is often very forward. Let it not seeme out of place that I here speake, what I forgat before.
there Are also exercises of piety and Religion, wherein the hypocrite is often very forward. Let it not seem out of place that I Here speak, what I forgot before.
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For of the close and grosse hypocrites, there are two kinds that must be distinguished each from other, because their differences are remarkable. For of the close and gross Hypocrites, there Are two Kinds that must be distinguished each from other, Because their differences Are remarkable.
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There are cold hypocrites that are carried forward in the vessell of the time, and loue not to ouerrunne the common pace, in matters of religion (as your ordinary ciuill man, who yet is a very hypocrite,
There Are cold Hypocrites that Are carried forward in the vessel of the time, and love not to overrun the Common pace, in matters of Religion (as your ordinary civil man, who yet is a very hypocrite,
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euen in that which he doth attaine vnto) others be more forward and feruent, and carrie then selues with a shew of more life, in matters of religion:
even in that which he does attain unto) Others be more forward and fervent, and carry then selves with a show of more life, in matters of Religion:
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such was Paul before his calling, such were the Pharisies in their times, such were Ananias and Saphira. Now these latter sort of hypocrites doe not alone (as the former) abound in workes of mercy and iustice, but also in duties of religion and pietie;
such was Paul before his calling, such were the Pharisees in their times, such were Ananias and Sapphira. Now these latter sort of Hypocrites do not alone (as the former) abound in works of mercy and Justice, but also in duties of Religion and piety;
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they loue preaching, and praying, and take delight in the company of men renowned for pietie;
they love preaching, and praying, and take delight in the company of men renowned for piety;
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they haue a very greene blade of being forward in Gods seruice, to the keeping of prayer in their families,
they have a very green blade of being forward in God's service, to the keeping of prayer in their families,
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and accustoming to repeate Sermons, and other like commendable acts of deuotion.
and accustoming to repeat Sermons, and other like commendable acts of devotion.
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The thorny and stony ground you know, did yeeld some more than common shewes of goodnesse.
The thorny and stony ground you know, did yield Some more than Common shows of Goodness.
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And the wicked Simon conuersed with Philip: yea, the sinfull Iewes were as abundant in sacrifices and fat beasts, as their godly forefathers.
And the wicked Simon conversed with Philip: yea, the sinful Iewes were as abundant in Sacrifices and fat beasts, as their godly Forefathers.
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Paul was zealous of the Law, and there were many very forward Preachers in Pauls time also, whom a man would haue thought feruent,Paul was zealous of the Law, and there were many very forward Preachers in Paul's time also, whom a man would have Thought fervent,
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for the spreading abroad of the Gospell; yet they did it not sincerely. And did not the Pharisie keepe his weekely fasts, and other like obseruations? yea,
for the spreading abroad of the Gospel; yet they did it not sincerely. And did not the Pharisee keep his weekly fasts, and other like observations? yea,
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and did not Iehu also professe (speaking as hee thought in his heart), that hee was zealous for the Lord? Mark therefore the difference, which stands in two things.
and did not Iehu also profess (speaking as he Thought in his heart), that he was zealous for the Lord? Mark Therefore the difference, which Stands in two things.
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First, in the end, then in the matter of their workes of piety, they stand farre asunder one from the other.
First, in the end, then in the matter of their works of piety, they stand Far asunder one from the other.
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For the hypocrite, he doth alwayes serue himselfe either in vaineglory, or in superstition, or in both.
For the hypocrite, he does always serve himself either in vainglory, or in Superstition, or in both.
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So the false teachers in Galatia, were zealous ouer the Galathians;
So the false Teachers in Galatia, were zealous over the Galatians;
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but it was with an euill zeale (as Paul taxeth them), seeking to ingrosse the people to themselues,
but it was with an evil zeal (as Paul Taxes them), seeking to engross the people to themselves,
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and endeauouring to exclude Paul, that they might wholly be admired.
and endeavouring to exclude Paul, that they might wholly be admired.
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And did not the flaunting fellowes at Corinth plainely preach themselues, as being couetous of applause,
And did not the flaunting Fellows At Corinth plainly preach themselves, as being covetous of applause,
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and followers? And so Diotrephes loued to be had in principall account in the Church;
and followers? And so Diotrephes loved to be had in principal account in the Church;
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he desired to be reputed the onely man, (which is the louing of first-hood, as the Apostle calles it).
he desired to be reputed the only man, (which is the loving of first-hood, as the Apostle calls it).
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The hypocrite (if he be a Preacher) doth labour (as with childe of a longing desire) to be counted the best,
The hypocrite (if he be a Preacher) does labour (as with child of a longing desire) to be counted the best,
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or one of the best Preachers in the country;
or one of the best Preachers in the country;
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if he be onely a priuate man, he desireth to be esteemed one of the forwardest professors,
if he be only a private man, he Desires to be esteemed one of the forwardest professors,
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and pleaseth himselfe well in such fancies;
and Pleases himself well in such fancies;
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yea, he hath a sensible edge, and a kinde of kore against those, that stand betwixt him and this reputation.
yea, he hath a sensible edge, and a kind of kore against those, that stand betwixt him and this reputation.
uh, pns31 vhz dt j n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d, cst vvb p-acp pno31 cc d n1.
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Neyther can he well away with such, as beare away the credit and applause from him:
Neither can he well away with such, as bear away the credit and applause from him:
av-dx vmb pns31 av av p-acp d, c-acp vvb av dt n1 cc n1 p-acp pno31:
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as you may perceiue plainely in Diotrephes, and in the Pharisies; so his religiousnesse hath a tacke of the same fault, that his ciuill righteousnesse hath.
as you may perceive plainly in Diotrephes, and in the Pharisees; so his religiousness hath a tack of the same fault, that his civil righteousness hath.
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But the true-hearted Christian serueth God in humility of spirit, not heeding what men deeme of him,
But the truehearted Christian serveth God in humility of Spirit, not heeding what men deem of him,
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further than their want of respecting him, will bee an impediment to his doing of good.
further than their want of respecting him, will be an impediment to his doing of good.
av-jc cs po32 n1 pp-f vvg pno31, vmb vbi dt n1 p-acp po31 vdg pp-f j.
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He seekes not praise of men, neither of you nor others, as Paul sayth to his Thessalonians. He seeks not praise of men, neither of you nor Others, as Paul say to his Thessalonians.
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Wherefore he doth not things of contention, whetting himselfe on, and putting an edge vpon himselfe, with a hope and desire of doing better than such an one,
Wherefore he does not things of contention, whetting himself on, and putting an edge upon himself, with a hope and desire of doing better than such an one,
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or putting downe such an one;
or putting down such an one;
cc vvg a-acp d dt pi;
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but purely (out of a longing desire to glorifie God, sets himselfe to doe the best hee can, reioycing with his whole heart, to see the wel-doing of others;
but purely (out of a longing desire to Glorify God, sets himself to do the best he can, rejoicing with his Whole heart, to see the welldoing of Others;
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yea, glad at the soule, to see them farre exceede himselfe, and wishing (with Paul ) that all men were like him,
yea, glad At the soul, to see them Far exceed himself, and wishing (with Paul) that all men were like him,
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yea, beyond him in all graces, And if contentious, vain-glorious, emulatory conceits arise within him, hee knits his browes against them, with as true heate of anger against himselfe,
yea, beyond him in all graces, And if contentious, vainglorious, emulatory conceits arise within him, he knits his brows against them, with as true heat of anger against himself,
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as Moses had once against Ioshua, when hee chode him sharply, saying;
as Moses had once against Ioshua, when he chode him sharply, saying;
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Dost thou enuy for my sake? But happily it may fall out, that the hypocrite will be driuen from seruing himselfe in this vaine-glorious fashion; Dost thou envy for my sake? But happily it may fallen out, that the hypocrite will be driven from serving himself in this vainglorious fashion;
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yet then hee looketh to himselfe with a more sinister eye, if more may be:
yet then he looks to himself with a more sinister eye, if more may be:
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for he becomes a seruant to his owne heart superstitiously, as those great sacrificers in the Prophet, that would faine come before God with thousands of Rammes, and with Riuers of Oyle;
for he becomes a servant to his own heart superstitiously, as those great sacrificers in the Prophet, that would feign come before God with thousands of Rams, and with rivers of Oil;
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yea, that would giue their children for their sins, the fruit of their body for the faults of their soules, refusing no cost nor hardnes, to earne pardon,
yea, that would give their children for their Sins, the fruit of their body for the Faults of their Souls, refusing no cost nor hardness, to earn pardon,
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and deserue remission, or make satisfaction, or redeeme to themselues an hope of libertie to sinne in some other kinde. They would pay.
and deserve remission, or make satisfaction, or Redeem to themselves an hope of liberty to sin in Some other kind. They would pay.
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GOD for their euill deeds, with such good deeds; and (after the custome of men) cut scores with him;
GOD for their evil Deeds, with such good Deeds; and (After the custom of men) Cut scores with him;
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and therefore they doe not likely (that are so disposed) content themselues with enioyned seruices,
and Therefore they do not likely (that Are so disposed) content themselves with enjoined services,
cc av pns32 vdb xx j (cst vbr av vvn) vvi px32 p-acp vvn n2,
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but seeke some deuice of their owne, or some other sect master, whereby they haue great hope to winne God vnto them.
but seek Some device of their own, or Some other sect master, whereby they have great hope to win God unto them.
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Now the true Christian, he is of a farre other minde, he cotuits all dung, and all drosse;
Now the true Christian, he is of a Far other mind, he cotuits all dung, and all dross;
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yea, he reputeth all losse, so that he may get Christ, vpon him he relyeth, to him hee cleaueth,
yea, he reputeth all loss, so that he may get christ, upon him he Relieth, to him he cleaveth,
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and neuer dreames of other merits, than those that he findes in him (for hee renounceth himselfe) being the true circumcision, that puts no confidence in the flesh.
and never dreams of other merits, than those that he finds in him (for he Renounceth himself) being the true circumcision, that puts no confidence in the Flesh.
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And hence it is, that hee doth not dare to tolerate himselfe the more in any sinne,
And hence it is, that he does not Dare to tolerate himself the more in any sin,
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because of his deuotion and zealousnesse in other points. So the scope of the sound and hollow is opposite;
Because of his devotion and zealousness in other points. So the scope of the found and hollow is opposite;
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the ones eye lookes heauen-ward, the others is bent still to himselfe. The matter also wherein their deuotions shew themselues, will manifest whence they come: from truth, or from guile.
the ones eye looks heavenward, the Others is bent still to himself. The matter also wherein their devotions show themselves, will manifest whence they come: from truth, or from guile.
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For the hypocrite, his greatest deuotion (vnlesse it be when superstition (like as a bree doth the poore beast) doth pricke him forward) is in duties that may be,
For the hypocrite, his greatest devotion (unless it be when Superstition (like as a bree does the poor beast) does prick him forward) is in duties that may be,
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and are done with a witnesse:
and Are done with a witness:
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as for those that are priuate, or rather secret, he is key-cold in them, at least vsually,
as for those that Are private, or rather secret, he is key-cold in them, At least usually,
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neither in truth, doth he trouble his Closet often with priuate meditations and prayers.
neither in truth, does he trouble his Closet often with private meditations and Prayers.
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Hence it is, that our Sauiour correcting the mis-intended deuotion of the Pharisies, doth confine them to their Closet, where God alone beholdeth and heareth:
Hence it is, that our Saviour correcting the mis-intended devotion of the Pharisees, does confine them to their Closet, where God alone beholdeth and hears:
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intimating, that they had little lust to pray in secret, where God that saw in secret should be their sole rewarder.
intimating, that they had little lust to pray in secret, where God that saw in secret should be their sole rewarder.
vvg, cst pns32 vhd j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp j-jn, c-crq np1 cst vvd p-acp j-jn vmd vbi po32 j n1.
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So you may know if you dissemble yea or no. The dissembling man can preach well to others, hee cannot digest what himselfe hath cooked,
So you may know if you dissemble yea or no. The dissembling man can preach well to Others, he cannot digest what himself hath cooked,
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and preach it to himselfe in his priuy meditations.
and preach it to himself in his privy meditations.
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He can pray when others stand by, but most times (vnlesse he be whipped forward by a crosse for a fit) he is tongue tied, and dumb-stricken in his chamber.
He can pray when Others stand by, but most times (unless he be whipped forward by a cross for a fit) he is tongue tied, and dumb-stricken in his chamber.
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So he loues to heare Sermons; and to repeate them in company;
So he loves to hear Sermons; and to repeat them in company;
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but he loueth not to get alone, and concoct the Sermon in his owne meditation, considering and remembring what he hath heard, and how it concerneth himselfe.
but he loves not to get alone, and concoct the Sermon in his own meditation, considering and remembering what he hath herd, and how it concerns himself.
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But now, the true Christian is rather more vehement in priuate than in publike prayers,
But now, the true Christian is rather more vehement in private than in public Prayers,
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and can much rather omit the calling vpon God with others, than those secret and inward communications with God, wherein he may freely powre his whole soule forth vnto the Lord:
and can much rather omit the calling upon God with Others, than those secret and inward communications with God, wherein he may freely pour his Whole soul forth unto the Lord:
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and hee satisfieth not himselfe, in hauing heard the Sermon, vnlesse hee haue chewed the cud,
and he Satisfieth not himself, in having herd the Sermon, unless he have chewed the cud,
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and considered if those things were so, and examined himselfe by that rule. He is constant also in priuate seruices, as well as publike, and the most secret,
and considered if those things were so, and examined himself by that Rule. He is constant also in private services, as well as public, and the most secret,
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as well as those that must haue companions. Moreouer, for the matter, or rather manner of their performing these duties of pietie.
as well as those that must have Sodales. Moreover, for the matter, or rather manner of their performing these duties of piety.
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The hypocrite doth rest himselfe satisfied in the formality of religion, in the externall act, in a good and formall fashion discharged, not greatly heeding the power of religion in his soule, The hypocrite does rest himself satisfied in the formality of Religion, in the external act, in a good and formal fashion discharged, not greatly heeding the power of Religion in his soul,
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and the secret disposition of his heart.
and the secret disposition of his heart.
cc dt j-jn n1 pp-f po31 n1.
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If hee haue framed a good prayer, in fit words, and vttered it in conuenient gestures, he is well apaide,
If he have framed a good prayer, in fit words, and uttered it in convenient gestures, he is well apaid,
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and hopes the seruice shall be accepted, though hee had not any working of feruour in his heart, any life, any feeling, any true touch of the things which his tongue did vtter.
and hope's the service shall be accepted, though he had not any working of fervour in his heart, any life, any feeling, any true touch of the things which his tongue did utter.
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If he haue sayd good words with a good intent, all is well;
If he have said good words with a good intent, all is well;
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though his affections had not the impression of the matter of his words setled in them.
though his affections had not the impression of the matter of his words settled in them.
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So, if hee heare the Word with decent intention, and can carry away a good part of it, to speake of afterwards,
So, if he hear the Word with decent intention, and can carry away a good part of it, to speak of afterwards,
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if occasion serue, it is well, hee is herein satisfied and contented, though his soule hath not beene stirred with the power of the Word.
if occasion serve, it is well, he is herein satisfied and contented, though his soul hath not been stirred with the power of the Word.
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Euen as the false-hearted Iewes esteemed themselues to haue aboundantly satisfied the Law, if they did tie the sacrifices with cords to the Altar,
Eve as the False-hearted Iewes esteemed themselves to have abundantly satisfied the Law, if they did tie the Sacrifices with cords to the Altar,
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though their soules were nothing affected with the spirituall things, that those externall types did represent.
though their Souls were nothing affected with the spiritual things, that those external types did represent.
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But the vpright soule is much displeased with himselfe and his seruices, vnlesse hee feele the power of godlinesse in them.
But the upright soul is much displeased with himself and his services, unless he feel the power of godliness in them.
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Hence it is, that hee is very sensible of deadnesse, and calles much (with Dauid ) for quickening,
Hence it is, that he is very sensible of deadness, and calls much (with David) for quickening,
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and vnlesse hee finde the efficacie and fruit of good exercises in his heart, hee is much disquieted,
and unless he find the efficacy and fruit of good exercises in his heart, he is much disquieted,
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and displeased with himselfe, and cannot tell how to be satisfied with hauing so serued God:
and displeased with himself, and cannot tell how to be satisfied with having so served God:
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for hee looketh to God that searcheth the heart, and therefore it cannot giue him content,
for he looks to God that Searches the heart, and Therefore it cannot give him content,
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if hee haue not found his worship hearty. And so doe the true and false Christians deuotions differ for end, matter, and manner.
if he have not found his worship hearty. And so do the true and false Christians devotions differ for end, matter, and manner.
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Now there is a third thing considerable in the point of good liuing, wherein they must be compared together.
Now there is a third thing considerable in the point of good living, wherein they must be compared together.
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The hypocrite is often very strict in matters of ceremony, and in such small points that concerne Gods worship;
The hypocrite is often very strict in matters of ceremony, and in such small points that concern God's worship;
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and in other pettie matters also:
and in other Petty matters also:
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so a Pharisie would not goe into the Iudgement hall, to be defiled against the Passeouer for any thing.
so a Pharisee would not go into the Judgement hall, to be defiled against the Passover for any thing.
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Hee would not neglect to pay tithe-mint for a world, you see him straining at a Gnat.
He would not neglect to pay tithe-mint for a world, you see him straining At a Gnat.
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And diuers times it falles out also, that the true-hearted Christian (out of scrupulous mis-taking,
And diverse times it falls out also, that the truehearted Christian (out of scrupulous mistaking,
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and an ouer-tendernesse of conscience, not sufficiently tempered with exactnesse of iudgement, or out of a long custome of beeing of such a iudgement,
and an ouer-tendernesse of conscience, not sufficiently tempered with exactness of judgement, or out of a long custom of being of such a judgement,
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and much conuersing with men of such opinion, is euen more strict than hee needeth,
and much conversing with men of such opinion, is even more strict than he needs,
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and depriueth himselfe of his lawfull liberty of doing or forbearing, what he might eyther doe or forbeare.
and depriveth himself of his lawful liberty of doing or forbearing, what he might either doe or forbear.
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But there are two manifest differences in this matter: But there Are two manifest differences in this matter:
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the hypocrite is as censorious as strict, as large in condemning others, that jumpe not with him in iudgement and practise,
the hypocrite is as censorious as strict, as large in condemning Others, that jump not with him in judgement and practice,
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as narrow in straightning himselfe about such matters.
as narrow in straightening himself about such matters.
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Hee is bitter, sharpe, tarte in his censures of them, that are differently minded, neither can hold peace with them,
He is bitter, sharp, tart in his censures of them, that Are differently minded, neither can hold peace with them,
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nor suffer himselfe to maintaine any good conceit of them, but conceiueth that they make conscience of nothing,
nor suffer himself to maintain any good conceit of them, but conceiveth that they make conscience of nothing,
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because their consciences be not of his owne laste. So the Pharisies could not brooke Christ and his Apostles, for not washing:
Because their Consciences be not of his own laste. So the Pharisees could not brook christ and his Apostles, for not washing:
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and the hypocriticall false teachers, euen made a very rend in the Church, about abolished ceremonies of the Law.
and the hypocritical false Teachers, even made a very rend in the Church, about abolished ceremonies of the Law.
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But the true Christian in cases of such difference, holdes the bond of Peace in the vnitie of the Spirit, not iudging,
But the true Christian in cases of such difference, holds the bound of Peace in the unity of the Spirit, not judging,
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nor despising others, but charitably referring them to their owne master, to whom they stand or fall:
nor despising Others, but charitably referring them to their own master, to whom they stand or fallen:
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he that eateth, not condemning him that eateth not; hee that eateth not, not censuring him that eateth;
he that Eateth, not condemning him that Eateth not; he that Eateth not, not censuring him that Eateth;
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but both louingly bearing with each other, because they both giue thankes, and seeke to bring glory to one master.
but both lovingly bearing with each other, Because they both give thanks, and seek to bring glory to one master.
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The hypocrite will almost allow no man the name of a Christian, at least, the esteeme and affection due to one,
The hypocrite will almost allow no man the name of a Christian, At least, the esteem and affection due to one,
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if hee concurre not with his iudgement: the true-hearted is euer charitable to the contrary side in such diuersities.
if he concur not with his judgement: the truehearted is ever charitable to the contrary side in such diversities.
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Againe, the hypocrite is not sutable to himselfe in his strictnesse;
Again, the hypocrite is not suitable to himself in his strictness;
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for hee is large conscienced enough in other matters, and can swallow a Cammell with the same throat, which did euen keckle at a Gnat:
for he is large conscienced enough in other matters, and can swallow a Camel with the same throat, which did even keckle At a Gnat:
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if a greater and more apparant fault be more interlarded with profit, it goes downe glibly enough,
if a greater and more apparent fault be more interlarded with profit, it Goes down glibly enough,
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although these little leane morsells doe sticke in the passage. Such well oiled faults, though of a larger quantity, either he cares not to see,
although these little lean morsels do stick in the passage. Such well oiled Faults, though of a larger quantity, either he Cares not to see,
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or amend, so that you would as much wonder at the greatnesse of his swallow in some things (especially where pleasure and profit pleade the case),
or amend, so that you would as much wonder At the greatness of his swallow in Some things (especially where pleasure and profit plead the case),
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as seeme strange at the too too much streightnesse of it, in other cases;
as seem strange At the too too much straightness of it, in other cases;
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and maruaile either how hee should be so Eagle-eyed, as to see so small a matter in one kinde;
and marvel either how he should be so Eagle-eyed, as to see so small a matter in one kind;
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or else so beetle-eyed, as not to see so plaine a thing in another.
or Else so beetle-eyed, as not to see so plain a thing in Another.
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But the vpright heart is like himselfe in his strictnesse, and equall and proportionable in his making conscience of things.
But the upright heart is like himself in his strictness, and equal and proportionable in his making conscience of things.
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Hee is more troubled in greater matters, than in lesser;
He is more troubled in greater matters, than in lesser;
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and his conscience will checke him, and order him with more or lesse vehemency, and earnestnesse in things;
and his conscience will check him, and order him with more or less vehemency, and earnestness in things;
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according as the things he doth, or doth not, are of more or lesse weight and moment.
according as the things he does, or does not, Are of more or less weight and moment.
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And euen as straight as he is in some things, so straight will hee likewise shew himselfe in other things of the like degree.
And even as straight as he is in Some things, so straight will he likewise show himself in other things of the like degree.
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And thus you haue (as neare as I was able to gather it out of Scripture) the true and manifest difference betwixt the sincere and guilefull in these particular graces.
And thus you have (as near as I was able to gather it out of Scripture) the true and manifest difference betwixt the sincere and guileful in these particular graces.
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Yet still let mee bee bold to put you in remembrance, of what I spake at first,
Yet still let me be bold to put you in remembrance, of what I spoke At First,
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and that seasonably in this conclusion of the whole discourse, viz. that because the most vprightly minded is not without some plaine admixture of guile:
and that seasonably in this conclusion of the Whole discourse, viz. that Because the most uprightly minded is not without Some plain admixture of guile:
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therefore many of the effects and signes of guile, wil begin to worke and shew themselues in him also;
Therefore many of the effects and Signs of guile, will begin to work and show themselves in him also;
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but so that he doth obserue, lament, resist and oppose the same, and continue to controle his owne heart for them, till by degrees he haue gotten the better of them.
but so that he does observe, lament, resist and oppose the same, and continue to control his own heart for them, till by Degrees he have got the better of them.
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And so hee cannot be called an hypocrite, though he haue much hypocrisie in him: contrarily, the hollow hearted (though he be cleane ouer-runne with these effects of false-hood,
And so he cannot be called an hypocrite, though he have much hypocrisy in him: contrarily, the hollow hearted (though he be clean overrun with these effects of falsehood,
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yet) neglecteth to obserue them, or is not much troubled at them, when he finds them;
yet) neglecteth to observe them, or is not much troubled At them, when he finds them;
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and therefore he must take his name from the vice of hypocrisie, because it beareth sway, and exerciseth dominion ouer him.
and Therefore he must take his name from the vice of hypocrisy, Because it bears sway, and Exerciseth dominion over him.
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And thus now haue we explained the point in hand, and so made way for the vses, which we are to gather from it.
And thus now have we explained the point in hand, and so made Way for the uses, which we Are to gather from it.
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CHAP. X. Comtaining the first vse of the point belonging indifferently to all sorts of men.CHAP. X. Comtaining the First use of the point belonging indifferently to all sorts of men.
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FIrst then, let all men learne hence, not to satisfie themselues, with being branches in the Vine,
First then, let all men Learn hence, not to satisfy themselves, with being branches in the Vine,
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but consider seriously, whether they be of the good, or of the bad branches. Seeing there are, and alwayes haue beene, and euer will be in the Churches, dissemblere, as well as sincere Christians:
but Consider seriously, whither they be of the good, or of the bad branches. Seeing there Are, and always have been, and ever will be in the Churches, dissemblere, as well as sincere Christians:
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it behoueth therefore, that euery man, out of an holy iealousie ouer himselfe, and a godly fear of ulnesse of himselfe, doe often and seriously try and examine what he is, it behooves Therefore, that every man, out of an holy jealousy over himself, and a godly Fear of ulnesse of himself, do often and seriously try and examine what he is,
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and not passe sentence of himselfe one way nor other, till by touch-stone of the Scripture, he hath made proofe of himselfe.
and not pass sentence of himself one Way nor other, till by touchstone of the Scripture, he hath made proof of himself.
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In other cases wee would all easily condiscend to such an exhortation.
In other cases we would all Easily condescend to such an exhortation.
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Were it most certaine, that within this quarter of an houre, an hundred or two of this Congregation must leaue this present life,
Were it most certain, that within this quarter of an hour, an hundred or two of this Congregation must leave this present life,
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how would euery one feare, lest the lot of death might fall vpon himselfe? and how carefull would each one bee,
how would every one Fear, lest the lot of death might fallen upon himself? and how careful would each one be,
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if it were possible to come vnto the knowledge of the matter, whether himselfe should be amongst the liuing or the dead.
if it were possible to come unto the knowledge of the matter, whither himself should be among the living or the dead.
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Brethren, it is certaine, that in the Church of God, there be diuers hypocrites which must be damned:
Brothers, it is certain, that in the Church of God, there be diverse Hypocrites which must be damned:
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this our Sauiour teacheth here, and we haue deliuered you in his name.
this our Saviour Teaches Here, and we have Delivered you in his name.
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Can it therefore but be needefull for euery one amongst you, to make a diligent enquirie into his owne estate? and that so much the rather,
Can it Therefore but be needful for every one among you, to make a diligent enquiry into his own estate? and that so much the rather,
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because this very willingnesse to search into ones selfe, is a good signe of truth, and the contrarie of false-hood.
Because this very willingness to search into ones self, is a good Signen of truth, and the contrary of falsehood.
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The hypocrite of the closer sort, is onely therefore an hypocrite, because he will not endure the paines of discouering his owne hypocrisie.
The hypocrite of the closer sort, is only Therefore an hypocrite, Because he will not endure the pains of discovering his own hypocrisy.
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An hypocrite in the hearing of such a point as this, can soone see cause enough in his conceit, to thinke hardly of another man.
an hypocrite in the hearing of such a point as this, can soon see cause enough in his conceit, to think hardly of Another man.
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Sure, if this be so (saith he within himselfe), such a man must needes be in hard case,
Sure, if this be so (Says he within himself), such a man must needs be in hard case,
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for he can be no better than an hypocrite:
for he can be no better than an hypocrite:
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but for himselfe, hee letteth passe all such thoughts concerning himselfe, and feedes himselfe still with his former strong,
but for himself, he lets pass all such thoughts Concerning himself, and feeds himself still with his former strong,
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and long continued conceit, of being a good Christian, what euer men thinke of him.
and long continued conceit, of being a good Christian, what ever men think of him.
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But the true Christian, vpon hearing of such things (because hee hath had some acquaintance with the guilefulnesse of his owne spirit) is therefore apt to be timorous of himselfe,
But the true Christian, upon hearing of such things (Because he hath had Some acquaintance with the guilefulness of his own Spirit) is Therefore apt to be timorous of himself,
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and thinkes to this effect within himselfe: Alas, what is mine estate, these things come hard vpon mee!
and thinks to this Effect within himself: Alas, what is mine estate, these things come hard upon me!
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I feare, I feare much, lest all be not well within me! And so searching, he findeth hollownesse; finding, bewaileth it; bewailing, confesseth it; confessing, reformeth it;
I Fear, I Fear much, lest all be not well within me! And so searching, he finds hollowness; finding, bewaileth it; bewailing, Confesses it; confessing, reformeth it;
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and reforming, is not ouercome by it.
and reforming, is not overcome by it.
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Wherefore againe and againe I beseech you, let euery man and woman consider diligently of himselfe;
Wherefore again and again I beseech you, let every man and woman Consider diligently of himself;
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let him trie and prooue his estate by the notes which I haue formerly set downe, in as much plainenesse and perspicuitie as I could.
let him try and prove his estate by the notes which I have formerly Set down, in as much plainness and perspicuity as I could.
vvb pno31 vvi cc vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt n2 r-crq pns11 vhb av-j vvn a-acp, p-acp c-acp d n1 cc n1 c-acp pns11 vmd.
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Say thou that hearest the Word of God this day, in which thou art taught, that the true Vine hath branches on it that be not true,
Say thou that Hearst the Word of God this day, in which thou art taught, that the true Vine hath branches on it that be not true,
np1 pns21 cst vv2 dt n1 pp-f np1 d n1, p-acp r-crq pns21 vb2r vvn, cst dt j n1 vhz n2 p-acp pn31 cst vbb xx j,
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as well as those that be true;
as well as those that be true;
c-acp av c-acp d cst vbb j;
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what dost thou deeme of thy selfe? Art thou an vpright-hearted man, or a dissembler? Againe, I demand of thee, what a kinde of Christian thou accountest thy selfe? In name and shew,
what dost thou deem of thy self? Art thou an upright-hearted man, or a dissembler? Again, I demand of thee, what a kind of Christian thou Accountest thy self? In name and show,
q-crq vd2 pns21 vvi pp-f po21 n1? vb2r pns21 dt j n1, cc dt n1? av, pns11 vvb pp-f pno21, r-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 pns21 vv2 po21 n1? p-acp n1 cc vvi,
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and profession, thou art one of Christs members;
and profession, thou art one of Christ members;
cc n1, pns21 vb2r crd pp-f npg1 n2;
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but art thou so indeed and truth, or art thou not? Thine answer will like enough be this;
but art thou so indeed and truth, or art thou not? Thine answer will like enough be this;
cc-acp n1 pns21 av av cc n1, cc vb2r pns21 xx? po21 n1 vmb vvi d vbi d;
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That thou hopest thou art a true Christian.
That thou hopest thou art a true Christian.
cst pns21 vv2 pns21 vb2r dt j njp.
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I say vnto thee therfore, that it may fall out, thou couldst not so much as say, thou didst hope so,
I say unto thee Therefore, that it may fallen out, thou Couldst not so much as say, thou didst hope so,
pns11 vvb p-acp pno21 av, cst pn31 vmb vvi av, pns21 vmd2 xx av av-d c-acp vvb, pns21 vdd2 vvi av,
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if thou didst not answere rashly, and without all deliberation, because thou art an errand grosse hypocrite, that dost know thy selfe (if thou wouldest confesse it),
if thou didst not answer rashly, and without all deliberation, Because thou art an errand gross hypocrite, that dost know thy self (if thou Wouldst confess it),
cs pns21 vdd2 xx vvi av-j, cc p-acp d n1, c-acp pns21 vb2r dt n1 j n1, cst vd2 vvi po21 n1 (cs pns21 vmd2 vvi pn31),
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but meerely to counterfeit some outward shew of goodnesse;
but merely to counterfeit Some outward show of Goodness;
cc-acp av-j pc-acp vvi d j n1 pp-f n1;
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whereas in thy secret conuersation, and the vnobserued parts of thy life, thou followest and likest wickednesse well euough.
whereas in thy secret Conversation, and the unobserved parts of thy life, thou followest and likest wickedness well euough.
cs p-acp po21 j-jn n1, cc dt j n2 pp-f po21 n1, pns21 vv2 cc vv2 n1 av av-d.
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And if it be so, suffer not thine heart to beguile thee any longer, and lay no clayme to the name of a true Christian, which thy selfe dost well enough perceiue, to be altogether vnbecomming one of thy carriage.
And if it be so, suffer not thine heart to beguile thee any longer, and lay no claim to the name of a true Christian, which thy self dost well enough perceive, to be altogether unbecoming one of thy carriage.
cc cs pn31 vbb av, vvb xx po21 n1 pc-acp vvi pno21 d av-jc, cc vvb dx n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j njp, r-crq po21 n1 vd2 av av-d vvi, pc-acp vbi av j pi pp-f po21 n1.
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Come now, and grow to take notice of that monstrous grosse guile, which thou canst not but feele within thy selfe, if thou wilt but lay thine hand vpon it.
Come now, and grow to take notice of that monstrous gross guile, which thou Canst not but feel within thy self, if thou wilt but lay thine hand upon it.
np1 av, cc vvb pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f cst j j n1, r-crq pns21 vm2 xx cc-acp vvi p-acp po21 n1, cs pns21 vm2 cc-acp vvi po21 n1 p-acp pn31.
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But if thou boast not so grossely, and so palpably hypocriticall, but that it may bee possible for thee to say deliberately, that thou hopest thou art a true Christian;
But if thou boast not so grossly, and so palpably hypocritical, but that it may be possible for thee to say deliberately, that thou hopest thou art a true Christian;
p-acp cs pns21 vvb xx av av-j, cc av av-j j, cc-acp cst pn31 vmb vbi j p-acp pno21 pc-acp vvi av-j, cst pns21 vv2 pns21 vb2r dt j njp;
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yet I wish thee to take great heed, that thine hopes be not ill grounded:
yet I wish thee to take great heed, that thine hope's be not ill grounded:
av pns11 vvb pno21 pc-acp vvi j n1, cst po21 n2 vbb xx av-jn vvn:
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for many a man thinketh and hopeth, that he is vpright, which in the end proueth himselfe otherwise,
for many a man Thinketh and Hopes, that he is upright, which in the end Proves himself otherwise,
c-acp d dt n1 vvz cc vvz, cst pns31 vbz av-j, r-crq p-acp dt n1 vvz px31 av,
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and looseth all his faire hopes; and so is fulfilled vpon him that the Scripture affirmeth:
and loses all his fair hope's; and so is fulfilled upon him that the Scripture Affirmeth:
cc vvz d po31 j n2; cc av vbz vvn p-acp pno31 cst dt n1 vvz:
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the expectation of the wicked shall perish.
the expectation of the wicked shall perish.
dt n1 pp-f dt j vmb vvi.
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But willt thou know indeed what to say of thy selfe? then lay the line to thine owne soule,
But willt thou know indeed what to say of thy self? then lay the line to thine own soul,
cc-acp vm2 pns21 vvi av r-crq pc-acp vvi pp-f po21 n1? av vvb dt n1 p-acp po21 d n1,
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and apply thy selfe to the rules formerly set downe. Say then;
and apply thy self to the rules formerly Set down. Say then;
cc vvb po21 n1 p-acp dt n2 av-j vvn a-acp. np1 av;
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Where findest thou most faults? at home or abroad? in thine owne heart, or in the wayes of other men? And what faults doe most disquiet and trouble thee,
Where Findest thou most Faults? At home or abroad? in thine own heart, or in the ways of other men? And what Faults do most disquiet and trouble thee,
q-crq vv2 pns21 av-ds n2? p-acp n1-an cc av? p-acp po21 d n1, cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f j-jn n2? cc q-crq n2 vdb av-ds j cc vvi pno21,
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and make thee most inward worke and heauinesse? thine owne, or those of other men? If thine owne, in all likelihood all is well with thee: if other mens;
and make thee most inward work and heaviness? thine own, or those of other men? If thine own, in all likelihood all is well with thee: if other men's;
cc vvb pno21 av-ds j n1 cc n1? po21 d, cc d pp-f j-jn n2? cs po21 d, p-acp d n1 d vbz av p-acp pno21: cs n-jn ng2;
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loe here, the carping vaine of an hypocrite;
lo Here, the carping vain of an hypocrite;
uh av, dt j-vvg j pp-f dt n1;
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lay thine hand vpon it, and feele it with shame and sorrow, and say to thy selfe; O now!
lay thine hand upon it, and feel it with shame and sorrow, and say to thy self; Oh now!
vvb po21 n1 p-acp pn31, cc vvb pn31 p-acp n1 cc n1, cc vvb p-acp po21 n1; uh av!
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the pulse of my soule beates hollow:
the pulse of my soul beats hollow:
dt n1 pp-f po11 n1 vvz j-jn:
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and hereafter (till thou haue turned thine edge another way) take not thy selfe for other than thou art, an hypocrite.
and hereafter (till thou have turned thine edge Another Way) take not thy self for other than thou art, an hypocrite.
cc av (c-acp pns21 vhb vvn po21 n1 j-jn n1) vvb xx po21 n1 p-acp n-jn cs pns21 vb2r, dt n1.
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If thou feelest this busie medling humour, and lamentest it, thou art not ouercome of hypocrisie:
If thou Feel this busy meddling humour, and lamentest it, thou art not overcome of hypocrisy:
cs pns21 vv2 d j vvg n1, cc vv2 pn31, pns21 vb2r xx vvn pp-f n1:
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but if it carry thee away, and thou satisfiest thy selfe in it, and thinkest thou hast cause so to doe, and resistest it not:
but if it carry thee away, and thou satisfiest thy self in it, and Thinkest thou hast cause so to do, and resistest it not:
cc-acp cs pn31 vvb pno21 av, cc pns21 vv2 po21 n1 p-acp pn31, cc vv2 pns21 vh2 n1 av pc-acp vdi, cc vv2 pn31 xx:
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I condemne thee for a ranke dissembler. But tell me yet further;
I condemn thee for a rank dissembler. But tell me yet further;
pns11 vvb pno21 p-acp dt n1 n1. cc-acp vvb pno11 av jc;
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how standest thou affected towards thy selfe? art thou bold, confident, aduentrous, dreaming that (thou trowest) all the world shall not draw thee to commit such a sinne, how Standest thou affected towards thy self? art thou bold, confident, adventurous, dreaming that (thou Trowest) all the world shall not draw thee to commit such a sin,
q-crq vv2 pns21 vvn p-acp po21 n1? vb2r pns21 j, j, j, vvg cst (pns21 vv2) d dt n1 vmb xx vvi pno21 pc-acp vvi d dt n1,
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and bragging that thou art one of these dissemblers? Or art thou fearefull of thy selfe, scarce daring to trust thy selfe,
and bragging that thou art one of these dissemblers? Or art thou fearful of thy self, scarce daring to trust thy self,
cc vvg cst pns21 vb2r crd pp-f d n2? cc vb2r pns21 j pp-f po21 n1, av-j vvg pc-acp vvi po21 n1,
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and often almost ready to tremble for feare, lest thou shouldest bee beguiled in thy selfe? If it be with thee in this latter fashion, I say vnto thee, blessed is hee that feareth alwayes with such a feare,
and often almost ready to tremble for Fear, lest thou Shouldst be beguiled in thy self? If it be with thee in this latter fashion, I say unto thee, blessed is he that fears always with such a Fear,
cc av av j pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, cs pns21 vmd2 vbi vvn p-acp po21 n1? cs pn31 vbb p-acp pno21 p-acp d d n1, pns11 vvb p-acp pno21, j-vvn vbz pns31 cst vvz av p-acp d dt n1,
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as makes him examine, and pray, and seek for strength from heauen against his corruptions:
as makes him examine, and pray, and seek for strength from heaven against his corruptions:
c-acp vvz pno31 vvi, cc vvb, cc vvi p-acp n1 p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n2:
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but if otherwise, it is certaine, this foole-hardinesse comes from nothing, but thy not knowing of thine owne weakenesse;
but if otherwise, it is certain, this foolhardiness comes from nothing, but thy not knowing of thine own weakness;
cc-acp cs av, pn31 vbz j, d n1 vvz p-acp pix, cc-acp po21 xx vvg pp-f po21 d n1;
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therefore I can pronounce thee no better than an hypocrite. And tell mee yet againe:
Therefore I can pronounce thee no better than an hypocrite. And tell me yet again:
av pns11 vmb vvi pno21 av-dx av-jc cs dt n1. cc vvb pno11 av av:
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doe times, company, places, make such a change in thee, that what euill thou wilt not doe in one place or company;
do times, company, places, make such a change in thee, that what evil thou wilt not do in one place or company;
vdb n2, n1, n2, vvb d dt n1 p-acp pno21, cst r-crq j-jn pns21 vm2 xx vdi p-acp crd n1 cc n1;
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that, thou wilt do in another? and what good thou dost in some places and times, that thou carest not to performe in others? I say then, thou hast cause to esteeme thy selfe a double minded man:
that, thou wilt do in Another? and what good thou dost in Some places and times, that thou Carest not to perform in Others? I say then, thou hast cause to esteem thy self a double minded man:
cst, pns21 vm2 vdi p-acp j-jn? cc q-crq j pns21 vd2 p-acp d n2 cc n2, cst pns21 vv2 xx pc-acp vvi p-acp n2-jn? pns11 vvb av, pns21 vh2 n1 pc-acp vvi po21 n1 dt j-jn j-vvn n1:
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but if thy resolution be, to be stil the same, and thy strife not to alter,
but if thy resolution be, to be still the same, and thy strife not to altar,
cc-acp cs po21 n1 vbi, pc-acp vbi av dt d, cc po21 n1 xx pc-acp vvi,
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and so in conclusion, thou art thy selfe, though Satan may trouble thee by such disaduantages;
and so in conclusion, thou art thy self, though Satan may trouble thee by such disadvantages;
cc av p-acp n1, pns21 vb2r po21 n1, cs np1 vmb vvi pno21 p-acp d n2;
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I say then thou mayest iustly repute thy selfe true hearted.
I say then thou Mayest justly repute thy self true hearted.
pns11 vvb cs pns21 vm2 av-j vvi po21 n1 j vvn.
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Yea, if perceiuing such inclinations to change and vary with time and place, thou see and bewaile this folly, and striue against it;
Yea, if perceiving such inclinations to change and vary with time and place, thou see and bewail this folly, and strive against it;
uh, cs vvg d n2 pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp n1 cc n1, pns21 vvb cc vvi d n1, cc vvi p-acp pn31;
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thou mayest be true for all that:
thou Mayest be true for all that:
pns21 vm2 vbi j p-acp d cst:
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but if thou extenuate and excuse this varying, and thinke with thy selfe, that no man can chuse;
but if thou extenuate and excuse this varying, and think with thy self, that no man can choose;
cc-acp cs pns21 vvb cc vvi d vvg, cc vvb p-acp po21 n1, cst dx n1 vmb vvi;
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so casting the blame vpon others, and not thy selfe: I assure thee againe, that thou art but hollow.
so casting the blame upon Others, and not thy self: I assure thee again, that thou art but hollow.
av vvg dt n1 p-acp n2-jn, cc xx po21 n1: pns11 vvb pno21 av, cst pns21 vb2r p-acp j-jn.
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But proceed wee in this examination.
But proceed we in this examination.
cc-acp vvb pns12 p-acp d n1.
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Is all or thy chiefe care of the outside, and so that thou neyther doe nor speake euill, it seemeth not much materiall to thee what thou thinkest;
Is all or thy chief care of the outside, and so that thou neither do nor speak evil, it seems not much material to thee what thou Thinkest;
vbz d cc po21 j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1-an, cc av cst pns21 av-dx vdi ccx vvi av-jn, pn31 vvz xx d j-jn p-acp pno21 r-crq pns21 vv2;
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and if thou canst refraine from beeing externally naught, thou little heedest or carest for the naughtinesse of thine hidden man? I affirme against thee then, that thou art but a whited tomb.
and if thou Canst refrain from being externally nought, thou little heedest or Carest for the naughtiness of thine hidden man? I affirm against thee then, that thou art but a whited tomb.
cc cs pns21 vm2 vvi p-acp vbg av-j pix, pns21 j vv2 cc vv2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 j-vvn n1? pns11 vvb p-acp pno21 av, cst pns21 vb2r p-acp dt vvn n1.
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But if thou haue a wakefull and suspicious eye vppon thine owne soule, and findest great cumber to keep it in order, seeing and abhorring the lewdnesse of it,
But if thou have a wakeful and suspicious eye upon thine own soul, and Findest great cumber to keep it in order, seeing and abhorring the Lewdness of it,
p-acp cs pns21 vhb dt j cc j n1 p-acp po21 d n1, cc vv2 j vvi pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp n1, vvg cc vvg dt n1 pp-f pn31,
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and being much troubled within thy selfe for it, thou mayest be sure, that thou art true:
and being much troubled within thy self for it, thou Mayest be sure, that thou art true:
cc vbg d vvn p-acp po21 n1 p-acp pn31, pns21 vm2 vbi j, cst pns21 vb2r j:
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for doubtlesse hee is good indeede, that is good within, and that striues to remoue away the sinfulnesse of his soule.
for doubtless he is good indeed, that is good within, and that strives to remove away the sinfulness of his soul.
p-acp av-j pns31 vbz j av, cst vbz j a-acp, cc d vvz pc-acp vvi av dt n1 pp-f po31 n1.
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But let vs goe a little more particularly to worke. Thou hast good knowledge of the Word of God;
But let us go a little more particularly to work. Thou hast good knowledge of the Word of God;
cc-acp vvb pno12 vvi dt j av-dc av-j pc-acp vvi. pns21 vh2 j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1;
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and what of that? Therefore thou concludest, that thou art a good Christian.
and what of that? Therefore thou concludest, that thou art a good Christian.
cc q-crq pp-f d? av pns21 vv2, cst pns21 vb2r dt j njp.
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I answer, thou collectest amisse, for this may befall a Iudas and a Balaam. But what ensueth vpon this knowledge of thine? doth it heaue thee,
I answer, thou collectest amiss, for this may befall a Iudas and a balaam. But what ensueth upon this knowledge of thine? does it heave thee,
pns11 vvb, pns21 vv2 av, c-acp d vmb vvi dt np1 cc dt np1. cc-acp q-crq vvz p-acp d n1 pp-f png21? vdz pn31 vvi pno21,
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and make thee lift vp thy selfe with disdaine of others, as of silly fellowes? and what shouldest thou care, what they say or thinke? then assure thy selfe, that for all thy great knowledge, thou art but a proud Pharisie, and a vile hypocrite:
and make thee lift up thy self with disdain of Others, as of silly Fellows? and what Shouldst thou care, what they say or think? then assure thy self, that for all thy great knowledge, thou art but a proud Pharisee, and a vile hypocrite:
cc vvb pno21 vvb a-acp po21 n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n2-jn, c-acp pp-f j n2? cc q-crq vmd2 pns21 vvi, r-crq pns32 vvb cc vvi? av vvb po21 n1, cst p-acp d po21 j n1, pns21 vb2r p-acp dt j n1, cc dt j n1:
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but doth thy knowledge serue to discouer to thee thine owne vilenesse? So that by growing in knowledge, thou growest in contempt,
but does thy knowledge serve to discover to thee thine own vileness? So that by growing in knowledge, thou Growest in contempt,
cc-acp vdz po21 n1 vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp pno21 po21 d n1? av cst p-acp vvg p-acp n1, pns21 vv2 p-acp n1,
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and dis-estceming of thy selfe, as seeing more and more thine owne wants;
and dis-estceming of thy self, as seeing more and more thine own Wants;
cc j pp-f po21 n1, c-acp vvg n1 cc av-dc po21 d n2;
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and therefore more respecting others, who (though perhaps they know lesse yet) know what they do know, in a better manner? Then art thou true-hearted. Againe, thou knowest very much;
and Therefore more respecting Others, who (though perhaps they know less yet) know what they do know, in a better manner? Then art thou truehearted. Again, thou Knowest very much;
cc av av-dc vvg n2-jn, r-crq (cs av pns32 vvb av-dc av) vvb r-crq pns32 vdb vvi, p-acp dt jc n1? av vb2r pns21 j. av, pns21 vv2 av av-d;
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but yet something thy credit, profit and pleasure hang so in thy light, that thou canst not know, but yet something thy credit, profit and pleasure hang so in thy Light, that thou Canst not know,
p-acp av pi po21 n1, n1 cc n1 vvb av p-acp po21 n1, cst pns21 vm2 xx vvi,
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but euen against the inward offers of thy soule to perceiue) remouest it out of the eye of thy minde,
but even against the inward offers of thy soul to perceive) removest it out of the eye of thy mind,
cc-acp av-j p-acp dt j n2 pp-f po21 n1 pc-acp vvi) vvb pn31 av pp-f dt n1 pp-f po21 n1,
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and art not willing to trouble thy selfe with thinking of such matters, nor canst not be made to vnderstand:
and art not willing to trouble thy self with thinking of such matters, nor Canst not be made to understand:
cc vb2r xx j pc-acp vvi po21 n1 p-acp vvg pp-f d n2, ccx vm2 xx vbi vvn pc-acp vvi:
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Know then, that this winking and blinking proueth thee false at heart.
Know then, that this winking and blinking Proves thee false At heart.
vvb av, cst d j-vvg cc j-vvg vvz pno21 j p-acp n1.
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But if thou findest thy selfe willingly disposed to acknowledge those truths, that haue gone most against thee,
But if thou Findest thy self willingly disposed to acknowledge those truths, that have gone most against thee,
p-acp cs pns21 vv2 po21 n1 av-j vvn pc-acp vvi d n2, cst vhb vvn ds p-acp pno21,
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& most crosse thy lusts, and which thy flesh is least desirous to see; thou mayest be of good comfort, in assurance of vprightnesse.
& most cross thy Lustiest, and which thy Flesh is least desirous to see; thou Mayest be of good Comfort, in assurance of uprightness.
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Moreourer, thou beleeuest the Word of GOD; so doe the Diuells also: but tell mee;
Moreourer, thou Believest the Word of GOD; so do the Devils also: but tell me;
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Hast thou roeted the truth in thy soule, by much pondering vpon it, and building thy faith on Gods authority? if yea;
Hast thou roeted the truth in thy soul, by much pondering upon it, and building thy faith on God's Authority? if yea;
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thou shalt stand in the stormy day: if not;
thou shalt stand in the stormy day: if not;
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thou shalt soone be cast downe, and proue thy selfe to haue had none, but a rotten foundation.
thou shalt soon be cast down, and prove thy self to have had none, but a rotten Foundation.
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Also, thou beleeuest in Iesus Christ, trusting to be saued by his onely merits: so many beleeued on him, which yet hee regarded not:
Also, thou Believest in Iesus christ, trusting to be saved by his only merits: so many believed on him, which yet he regarded not:
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But dost thou beleeue the Law, as well as the Gospell? and humble thy self by that sower doctrine,
But dost thou believe the Law, as well as the Gospel? and humble thy self by that sour Doctrine,
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as well as cheare vp thy selfe with those sweete words? then much good may thy comforts doe thee;
as well as cheer up thy self with those sweet words? then much good may thy comforts do thee;
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otherwise, they be false and windy, and shall not be able to sustaine thy soule.
otherwise, they be false and windy, and shall not be able to sustain thy soul.
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Dost thou as well take care, to presse thy selfe to performance of the conditions required in the promises, as to make thy selfe perswaded, that the promises shall be performed to thee? this is soundnesse:
Dost thou as well take care, to press thy self to performance of the conditions required in the promises, as to make thy self persuaded, that the promises shall be performed to thee? this is soundness:
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but if not, it is meere deceit, and thy faith at last shall proue it selfe to haue been but fancy.
but if not, it is mere deceit, and thy faith At last shall prove it self to have been but fancy.
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I goe on forward to examine thee farther:
I go on forward to examine thee farther:
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Thou hast often beene very sorry for thy faults, and with griefe confessed them in secret: wel; but Ahab did as much. Onely tell;
Thou hast often been very sorry for thy Faults, and with grief confessed them in secret: well; but Ahab did as much. Only tell;
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What faults confessest thou? onely the grosser acts of euill? such sorrow and confession are vnsound:
What Faults Confessest thou? only the grosser acts of evil? such sorrow and Confessi Are unsound:
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the motions, thoughts, desires, priuy inclinations, and smallest degrees of sinne; that is hearty confession.
the motions, thoughts, Desires, privy inclinations, and Smallest Degrees of sin; that is hearty Confessi.
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Onely by starts and fits, now and then, after the comming of some perill or reproch,
Only by starts and fits, now and then, After the coming of Some peril or reproach,
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or that some good Sermon hath wakened thee, as Ahab after the Prophets threats? Here is no truth:
or that Some good Sermon hath wakened thee, as Ahab After the prophets Treats? Here is no truth:
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but if constantly, day by day, in a setled course; this is sound, reioyce in it.
but if constantly, day by day, in a settled course; this is found, rejoice in it.
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And when confessest thou? Onely when feare of heart and heauy crosses compell thee:
And when Confessest thou? Only when Fear of heart and heavy Crosses compel thee:
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or voluntarily of thine owne accord, without such dragging (though perhaps more earnestly, when the Lord doth please to quicken thy pace)? if in the former maner, false; or voluntarily of thine own accord, without such dragging (though perhaps more earnestly, when the Lord does please to quicken thy pace)? if in the former manner, false;
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if in the latter, true is thy confession. Againe, thou hast mended many faults.
if in the latter, true is thy Confessi. Again, thou hast mended many Faults.
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But is there not some one or other thing, which thou hast no mind to amend? which thou thinkest thou needest not, But is there not Some one or other thing, which thou hast no mind to amend? which thou Thinkest thou Needest not,
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or canst not mend? which thou dost not, by daily calling vpon God, and trauelling with thine owne heart, striue to amend? If there be any such exempt place for sinne in thy life, I pronounce thee an hypocrite.
or Canst not mend? which thou dost not, by daily calling upon God, and travelling with thine own heart, strive to amend? If there be any such exempt place for sin in thy life, I pronounce thee an hypocrite.
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But if thou haue giuen God the full possession of thy soule and life, desiring and striuing for nothing more,
But if thou have given God the full possession of thy soul and life, desiring and striving for nothing more,
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than wholly to banish and expell, and cast out Satan, I pronounce thee a true Christian.
than wholly to banish and expel, and cast out Satan, I pronounce thee a true Christian.
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Thou art free from grosse and shamefull sinnes:
Thou art free from gross and shameful Sins:
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But art thou conceited of thy selfe for this, and despisest others? thou art but a Pharisie: But art thou conceited of thy self for this, and Despisest Others? thou art but a Pharisee:
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or art thou in such freedome, lowly and meane in thine owne eyes? It is a good signe of truth. Thou wilt not murther:
or art thou in such freedom, lowly and mean in thine own eyes? It is a good Signen of truth. Thou wilt not murder:
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but thou wilt reuenge some other way, as by rayling, or doing some shrewd turne; this is falsehood: but thou wilt revenge Some other Way, as by railing, or doing Some shrewd turn; this is falsehood:
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but if thou labour to forbeare the least euills, as well as the greater in all kinds,
but if thou labour to forbear the least evils, as well as the greater in all Kinds,
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and dost not beare thy selfe out in the lesser, because of thy leauing the greater;
and dost not bear thy self out in the lesser, Because of thy leaving the greater;
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it is a good proofe of sound goodnesse. Thou dealest iustly with men, and dost many deeds of charity:
it is a good proof of found Goodness. Thou dealest justly with men, and dost many Deeds of charity:
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But when dost thou these things? In secret, when none can take notice? or onely then when there is a possibilitie of hauing witnesses? and why doest thou them? chiefly (and in a manner onely) to please God? or out of desire of winning credit? If the latter, false and guilefull bee these good deeds:
But when dost thou these things? In secret, when none can take notice? or only then when there is a possibility of having Witnesses? and why dost thou them? chiefly (and in a manner only) to please God? or out of desire of winning credit? If the latter, false and guileful be these good Deeds:
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if the former, true and vpright.
if the former, true and upright.
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And canst thou bring thine heart to deale louingly and mercifully with him, that hath wronged thee,
And Canst thou bring thine heart to deal lovingly and mercifully with him, that hath wronged thee,
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yea or no? If not; I see not how thou exceedest a dissembler: if yea;
yea or no? If not; I see not how thou exceedest a dissembler: if yea;
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triumph, for now thou art perfect, as thine heauenly Father is perfect. Thou art zealous in preaching, praying, hearing, conferring. But tell me moreouer;
triumph, for now thou art perfect, as thine heavenly Father is perfect. Thou art zealous in preaching, praying, hearing, conferring. But tell me moreover;
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Art thou zealous, and as zealous in secret praying, as in publike? In priuate meditations,
Art thou zealous, and as zealous in secret praying, as in public? In private meditations,
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as in publique deuotions? Then well is it with thee: if not, that that is open, may be hollow. And say:
as in public devotions? Then well is it with thee: if not, that that is open, may be hollow. And say:
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Dost thou not feede thy selfe in a conceit, of being counted a notable Preacher, a very forward man? and hast thou not a kinde of keenenesse against those, that seeme by their brightnesse to hinder this repute of thee? If so; Dost thou not feed thy self in a conceit, of being counted a notable Preacher, a very forward man? and hast thou not a kind of keenenesse against those, that seem by their brightness to hinder this repute of thee? If so;
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thou art manifestly vnsound (if thou keepe these thoughts warme within thee):
thou art manifestly unsound (if thou keep these thoughts warm within thee):
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but if thou do abhorre these thoughts, labouring not to regard applause, but euen to delight thy selfe,
but if thou do abhor these thoughts, labouring not to regard applause, but even to delight thy self,
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and blesse God for others going beyond thee; it is an excellent proofe of truth.
and bless God for Others going beyond thee; it is an excellent proof of truth.
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Yea, what regard hast thou of thine heart and affections in these acts of denotion? Doth the bare doing of the worke content thee? it is stark naught then:
Yea, what regard hast thou of thine heart and affections in these acts of devotion? Does the bore doing of the work content thee? it is stark nought then:
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Or dost thou looke to thy spirit, taking no comfort, vnlesse thou finde the inward power of these exercises? then it is excellent, and that is euident truth.
Or dost thou look to thy Spirit, taking no Comfort, unless thou find the inward power of these exercises? then it is excellent, and that is evident truth.
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Further, thou art more than ordinarily strict and precise in diuers matters, which the world accounteth light and small matters, it is well But how standest thou disposed to them that are not of thy iudgement? Canst thou not away with them? Canst thou scarce affoord them a good word? but art still ready to account them dissemblers,
Further, thou art more than ordinarily strict and precise in diverse matters, which the world accounteth Light and small matters, it is well But how Standest thou disposed to them that Are not of thy judgement? Canst thou not away with them? Canst thou scarce afford them a good word? but art still ready to account them dissemblers,
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and makest a great question, whether they may be accounted sincere, yea or no? Be afraid of thy selfe;
and Makest a great question, whither they may be accounted sincere, yea or no? Be afraid of thy self;
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it is very likely, that thy selfe art not yet sincere.
it is very likely, that thy self art not yet sincere.
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Nay, if thou goe forward in this rash and harsh censuring, not iudging and condemning thy selfe,
Nay, if thou go forward in this rash and harsh censuring, not judging and condemning thy self,
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for so iudging and condemning others, without all doubt thou art but hollow:
for so judging and condemning Others, without all doubt thou art but hollow:
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but if thou hold fast the bond of loue and peace, to those that are otherwise minded then thy selfe;
but if thou hold fast the bound of love and peace, to those that Are otherwise minded then thy self;
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and louest them dearely for the graces sake which thou seest in them, it is a good signe that conscionablenesse (and not guilefulnesse) hath framed thee to such strictnesse of life.
and love them dearly for the graces sake which thou See in them, it is a good Signen that Constionableness (and not guilefulness) hath framed thee to such strictness of life.
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And for thy selfe, how standest thou affected in other matters? as strict? as carefull? as much troubled, with as small matters, in other things that concerne thee? and wherein thy purse and profit are interessed? It is a good testimony of thy soundnesse:
And for thy self, how Standest thou affected in other matters? as strict? as careful? as much troubled, with as small matters, in other things that concern thee? and wherein thy purse and profit Are interested? It is a good testimony of thy soundness:
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but if thou canst deuoure (with some excuse or other) farre greater matters in other kindes, thy conscience not greatly disturbing thee,
but if thou Canst devour (with Some excuse or other) Far greater matters in other Kinds, thy conscience not greatly disturbing thee,
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because thou flappest it in the mouth with some sorry shift and pretence: this is a shamefull tricke of a dissembler.
Because thou flappest it in the Mouth with Some sorry shift and pretence: this is a shameful trick of a dissembler.
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If thy precisenesse be not generall (in all matters as well as one) and regular (more in the more weightie), thou mayest be a strait laced hypocrite,
If thy preciseness be not general (in all matters as well as one) and regular (more in the more weighty), thou Mayest be a strait laced hypocrite,
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as well as a tender-conscienced Christian. O brethren, that you would often, very often commune thus with your selues:
as well as a tender-conscienced Christian. O brothers, that you would often, very often commune thus with your selves:
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gage your owne soules, and by much questioning with your selues, make your selues knowne vnto your selues,
gage your own Souls, and by much questioning with your selves, make your selves known unto your selves,
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and not continue alwayes strangers to your owne bosomes. Without searching, the true-hearted shal want the comfort of truth;
and not continue always Strangers to your own bosoms. Without searching, the truehearted shall want the Comfort of truth;
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and the hypocrite be out of all possibilitie, to come out of his hypocrisie:
and the hypocrite be out of all possibility, to come out of his hypocrisy:
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but this examination will be exceeding beneficiall for the increase of sincerity, or reformation of guile.
but this examination will be exceeding beneficial for the increase of sincerity, or Reformation of guile.
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See therefore that you redeeme time, and bestow pains to practise it.
See Therefore that you Redeem time, and bestow pains to practise it.
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I know the flesh will be backward to this worke, mans heart loues not to be rifled vp.
I know the Flesh will be backward to this work, men heart loves not to be rifled up.
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A sore legge or hand shrinkes backe, when it should be searched.
A soar leg or hand shrinks back, when it should be searched.
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The diuel also will find twenty deuices to interrupt you, in keeping this assise ouer your owne hearts:
The Devil also will find twenty devices to interrupt you, in keeping this assize over your own hearts:
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hee loueth not to haue men vnderstand their owne estate;
he loves not to have men understand their own estate;
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he would faine haue them goe blundring through the world, and let things happen as they may for their soules.
he would feign have them go blundering through the world, and let things happen as they may for their Souls.
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But let your naturall backwardnesse to this in quiry, and Satans sensible opposing it, be sufficient proofes vnto you, of its needfulnesse and profit both.
But let your natural backwardness to this in quiry, and Satan sensible opposing it, be sufficient proofs unto you, of its needfulness and profit both.
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Were it not a great helpe to the subduing of the flesh, the flesh would not be repugnant vnto it:
Were it not a great help to the subduing of the Flesh, the Flesh would not be repugnant unto it:
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were it not a meanes of chasing out Satan, Satan would neuer withdraw you from it.
were it not a means of chasing out Satan, Satan would never withdraw you from it.
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But be iealous ouer your selues, feare much, suspect much, enquire much, and preuent the euill of securitie, and the growth of hypocrisie.
But be jealous over your selves, Fear much, suspect much, inquire much, and prevent the evil of security, and the growth of hypocrisy.
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I doe not wish you alwayes to stand in suspence of your selues, and still to bee doubtfull, I do not wish you always to stand in suspense of your selves, and still to be doubtful,
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whether you bee true Christians or dissemblers: it is no part of my meaning, to driue you vnto this vncomfortable vncertainty.
whither you be true Christians or dissemblers: it is no part of my meaning, to driven you unto this uncomfortable uncertainty.
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But I wish you not to make too much haste, to thinke your selues certaine, for feare your certainety should proue but a certaine delusion.
But I wish you not to make too much haste, to think your selves certain, for Fear your certainty should prove but a certain delusion.
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When thou hast againe, and againe, and againe tryed thy selfe by the things formerly deliuered (or any other that thy selfe canst conceiue of,
When thou hast again, and again, and again tried thy self by the things formerly Delivered (or any other that thy self Canst conceive of,
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or others of better vnderstanding in these matters can helpe thee vnto), then thou mayest boldly hold fast (if thou findest cause to hold) this conclusion;
or Others of better understanding in these matters can help thee unto), then thou Mayest boldly hold fast (if thou Findest cause to hold) this conclusion;
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I am sure I am not a withering branch.
I am sure I am not a withering branch.
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But if thou be too willing to thinke well of thy selfe, and wilt speedily resolue (to saue the labour and trouble of inquiring and narrow trying), that thou knowest thou art vpright;
But if thou be too willing to think well of thy self, and wilt speedily resolve (to save the labour and trouble of inquiring and narrow trying), that thou Knowest thou art upright;
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then assure thy selfe, that despaire at length will shake thee out of this deluded thought,
then assure thy self, that despair At length will shake thee out of this deluded Thought,
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if damnation doe not ouer-whelme thee in the middest of it.
if damnation do not overwhelm thee in the midst of it.
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But in very deede brethren, much searching is no hinderance to much assurance of ones owne estate,
But in very deed brothers, much searching is no hindrance to much assurance of ones own estate,
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but rather a great furtherer of it.
but rather a great furtherer of it.
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For though all be not hypocrites, yet all haue much hypocrisie remaining in them, and in often considering of their estates, they shall by little and little, purge out the reliques of that vice, which will not be throwne out all at once;
For though all be not Hypocrites, yet all have much hypocrisy remaining in them, and in often considering of their estates, they shall by little and little, purge out the Relics of that vice, which will not be thrown out all At once;
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and so shall grow in good and sound assurance of their owne estate.
and so shall grow in good and found assurance of their own estate.
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I request you therefore, with as much earnestnesse as the matter requireth, to take heed of ouer easie belecuing your owne good opinions of your selues.
I request you Therefore, with as much earnestness as the matter requires, to take heed of over easy belecuing your own good opinions of your selves.
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What the prouerbe prescribeth to be done vnto others, if thou wouldest not be cousoned of thy goods, that doe thou to thy selfe, that thou mayest not beguile thy selfe of thy saluation; Trie before thou trustest.
What the proverb prescribeth to be done unto Others, if thou Wouldst not be cozened of thy goods, that do thou to thy self, that thou Mayest not beguile thy self of thy salvation; Try before thou trustest.
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The most of those that liue in the bosome of the Church, are ignorant of the naturall guilefulnesse of their owne hearts.
The most of those that live in the bosom of the Church, Are ignorant of the natural guilefulness of their own hearts.
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They conceiue not how subiect they are to that notable trick of folly that wise Salomon speaketh of, saying; The foolish beleeueth euery thing:
They conceive not how Subject they Are to that notable trick of folly that wise Solomon speaks of, saying; The foolish Believeth every thing:
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especially euery good word that his owne selfe-flattering heart will buzze into his eares.
especially every good word that his own self-flattering heart will buzz into his ears.
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But the wisedome of the wise, is, to vnderstand his way, hee will haue good footing and ground,
But the Wisdom of the wise, is, to understand his Way, he will have good footing and ground,
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for his good opinion of himselfe, or else hee will not rest vpon them.
for his good opinion of himself, or Else he will not rest upon them.
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Wherefore take heede of being deceiued with that deceit, which Salomon calleth, the folly of fooles:
Wherefore take heed of being deceived with that deceit, which Solomon calls, the folly of Fools:
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euen to take paines to beguile your selues, in resting vpon a lye, in a matter of this maine consequence.
even to take pains to beguile your selves, in resting upon a lie, in a matter of this main consequence.
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We see and wonder, that many men will not be disswaded from accounting themselues true Christians,
We see and wonder, that many men will not be dissuaded from accounting themselves true Christians,
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though euery man that hath an eye, may see, that nothing is Christian in them but the out-side, and not all that neither.
though every man that hath an eye, may see, that nothing is Christian in them but the outside, and not all that neither.
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If they make the least semblance of pietic; if they be not as bad as the worst of all the limmes of Satan;
If they make the least semblance of pietic; if they be not as bad as the worst of all the limbs of Satan;
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if they can find in themselues the least shaddow of any thing, that may be called vertuous;
if they can find in themselves the least shadow of any thing, that may be called virtuous;
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they lay fast hold vpon their owne fancies, and will not consider, that it is the folly of fooles to deceiue themselues.
they lay fast hold upon their own fancies, and will not Consider, that it is the folly of Fools to deceive themselves.
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O that wee could driue you out of this folly!
O that we could driven you out of this folly!
sy cst pns12 vmd vvi pn22 av pp-f d n1!
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O that we could bring you to see (that that all confesse, but in their owne cases, few or none seeme to consider) that in the Church, I say in the Church, I say againe in the truest and purest Church vpon the earth, there be not alone some, but many hypocrites;
O that we could bring you to see (that that all confess, but in their own cases, few or none seem to Consider) that in the Church, I say in the Church, I say again in the Truest and Purest Church upon the earth, there be not alone Some, but many Hypocrites;
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that you might not satisfie your selues with such simple allegations; for the proofe of your being good Christians, as the most are wont to doe:
that you might not satisfy your selves with such simple allegations; for the proof of your being good Christians, as the most Are wont to do:
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but that by looking narrowly, and digging deepely, and painefully diuing into the bottome of your soules, you may at last know your selues with an infallible and sure vnderstanding, not to be hypocrites, but true hearted.
but that by looking narrowly, and digging deeply, and painfully diving into the bottom of your Souls, you may At last know your selves with an infallible and sure understanding, not to be Hypocrites, but true hearted.
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And this is one vse for all men, that all should trie themselues what they be.
And this is one use for all men, that all should try themselves what they be.
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CHAP. XI. Containing the second vse for those that are found out to be hypocrites. AN other vse is for those, which by this triall shal be found guiltie; CHAP. XI. Containing the second use for those that Are found out to be Hypocrites. an other use is for those, which by this trial shall be found guilty;
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let them no longer maintaine a good opinion of themselues, but take themselues for what they be, whō examination hath found guiltie;
let them no longer maintain a good opinion of themselves, but take themselves for what they be, whom examination hath found guilty;
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let Confession therefore prepare him for pardon and amendment:
let Confessi Therefore prepare him for pardon and amendment:
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for certainely these diseases of the soule will neuer be healed, vntill they be seene and acknowledged;
for Certainly these diseases of the soul will never be healed, until they be seen and acknowledged;
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neither will God euer pardon them, till the man in whom they rule, begin to see, and to confesse them.
neither will God ever pardon them, till the man in whom they Rule, begin to see, and to confess them.
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If I did require an open confession, of all the dissemblers amongst you (namely, that they should now before GOD and this Congregation, open their mouthes against themselues,
If I did require an open Confessi, of all the dissemblers among you (namely, that they should now before GOD and this Congregation, open their mouths against themselves,
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and intreate all men to take notice, that hitherto they haue but sought to cousen the world and themselues, not being indeede the men they haue beene,
and entreat all men to take notice, that hitherto they have but sought to Cousin the world and themselves, not being indeed the men they have been,
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and would haue beene taken for);
and would have been taken for);
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if I say wee did exact such an open and publique confession, tending to pull blushing into their faces before men,
if I say we did exact such an open and public Confessi, tending to pull blushing into their faces before men,
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yet it ought not to seeme much to any man, to yeelde himselfe to the bearing of his due reproach. For why;
yet it ought not to seem much to any man, to yield himself to the bearing of his due reproach. For why;
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what traytor or fellon, taken in his felony or treason by a few, would not willingly yeelde to confesse the same in the face of the Country, at the generall Assises,
what traitor or felon, taken in his felony or treason by a few, would not willingly yield to confess the same in the face of the Country, At the general Assizes,
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if he were sure to be forgiuen? But Brethren, the confession which we demaund of you,
if he were sure to be forgiven? But Brothers, the Confessi which we demand of you,
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and wherewith the Lord will (in this case) be satisfied, is not open and publike to the world-ward (that your credit should be impeached by it,
and wherewith the Lord will (in this case) be satisfied, is not open and public to the worldward (that your credit should be impeached by it,
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and your good names blemished);
and your good names blemished);
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but it is priuate and secret to God-ward, tending alone to heale the soule and name both,
but it is private and secret to Godward, tending alone to heal the soul and name both,
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and to preuent the vengeance of God, which can not otherwise be preuented.
and to prevent the vengeance of God, which can not otherwise be prevented.
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Now in thine heart, anone in thy closet, thy doores (as Christ saith) being shut to thee, fall downe before the face of him that seeth in secret, and if the fore-named triall haue found thee to be an hypocrite, tell the GOD of heauen what thou hast found by thy felfe:
Now in thine heart, anon in thy closet, thy doors (as christ Says) being shut to thee, fallen down before the face of him that sees in secret, and if the forenamed trial have found thee to be an hypocrite, tell the GOD of heaven what thou hast found by thy self:
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say vnto him, O Lord, it goeth against my flesh to see and acknowledge (but alasse it is to no purpose to holde my peace,
say unto him, Oh Lord, it Goes against my Flesh to see and acknowledge (but alas it is to no purpose to hold my peace,
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and by hiding to encrease) my guile!
and by hiding to increase) my guile!
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Wherefore Lord I confesse vnto thee, I euen freely confesse vnto thee, that hitherto I haue beene no better than a painted Sepulcher, full of rottennesse.
Wherefore Lord I confess unto thee, I even freely confess unto thee, that hitherto I have been no better than a painted Sepulcher, full of rottenness.
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I haue beene more troubled at other mens faults against me, than mine against thee:
I have been more troubled At other men's Faults against me, than mine against thee:
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and I haue allowed my selfe in this preposterous earnestnes, and thought I had cause to be so.
and I have allowed my self in this preposterous earnestness, and Thought I had cause to be so.
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I haue bin ventrous, confident, and apt to presume of my selfe, and yet haue neuer lamented this carnall confidence.
I have been venturous, confident, and apt to presume of my self, and yet have never lamented this carnal confidence.
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I haue giuen my selfe leaue to doe the euill in secret, which I would not for a world haue done publiquely,
I have given my self leave to do the evil in secret, which I would not for a world have done publicly,
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and yet haue taken no care to lament it, because I thought, Pish, it is no matter, no man shall euer know it.
and yet have taken no care to lament it, Because I Thought, Pish, it is no matter, no man shall ever know it.
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I haue giuen free scope to the foule motions of mine heart, and taken no care to controle and oppose the loosenesse and licentiousnesse of wicked imaginations.
I have given free scope to the foul motions of mine heart, and taken no care to control and oppose the looseness and licentiousness of wicked Imaginations.
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My knowledge hath made me proud, and in some things I haue refused to know, and yet I neyther bewayled my pride, nor my witting blindnesse.
My knowledge hath made me proud, and in Some things I have refused to know, and yet I neither bewailed my pride, nor my witting blindness.
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I haue taken no care to ponder on thy word, and settle it deeply in my soule:
I have taken no care to ponder on thy word, and settle it deeply in my soul:
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and yet haue not seene mine owne folly, in being carelesse to couer this seede with earth.
and yet have not seen mine own folly, in being careless to cover this seed with earth.
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I haue mis-applied thy gratious promises in Christ, rather imboldening my selfe in euill by them,
I have misapplied thy gracious promises in christ, rather emboldening my self in evil by them,
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then vsing them to the purging of mine heart and life: and yet I haue not lamented before thee this my presumptuousnesse.
then using them to the purging of mine heart and life: and yet I have not lamented before thee this my presumptuousness.
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I haue confessed my faults, but alacke seldome, and when a crosse hath compelled me, not else. I haue amended some things:
I have confessed my Faults, but alack seldom, and when a cross hath compelled me, not Else. I have amended Some things:
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but alas some thing alone, this or this (name thou the particular to God), I could neuer bring my selfe to be willing to amend:
but alas Some thing alone, this or this (name thou the particular to God), I could never bring my self to be willing to amend:
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or if I haue been willing for a passion, that willingnesse hath held but a little time,
or if I have been willing for a passion, that willingness hath held but a little time,
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and yet I haue flattered my selfe with vaine shifts, and haue not abhorred this my guile.
and yet I have flattered my self with vain shifts, and have not abhorred this my guile.
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I haue indeede forborne reproachfull sinnes; but euills of lesse grossenesse I haue boldly committed, and neuer been troubled with them.
I have indeed forborn reproachful Sins; but evils of less grossness I have boldly committed, and never been troubled with them.
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Vaine-glory hath stained my deedes of righteousnesse, and I haue not seene and bewailed it.
Vainglory hath stained my Deeds of righteousness, and I have not seen and bewailed it.
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I could not bring mine heart to doe good against euill, nor seriously blame my selfe for this reuengefullnesse,
I could not bring mine heart to do good against evil, nor seriously blame my self for this reuengefullnesse,
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but been ready to thinke, it was more than any man aliue could be able to doe.
but been ready to think, it was more than any man alive could be able to do.
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I haue sought the praise of men, in acts of thy seruice, and it hath not been bitter to my soule to haue thus mis-intended thine ordinances.
I have sought the praise of men, in acts of thy service, and it hath not been bitter to my soul to have thus mis-intended thine ordinances.
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I haue beene vtterly carelesse of secret seruices, when I haue seemed forward in publike, and yet been well enough contented with that carelesnesse.
I have been utterly careless of secret services, when I have seemed forward in public, and yet been well enough contented with that carelessness.
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I haue been well enough pleased with the bare out-side of religious duties, and taken no paines to finde the life of them within me.
I have been well enough pleased with the bore outside of religious duties, and taken no pains to find the life of them within me.
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I haue contented my selfe with lippe-praying, and eare-hearing, and not beene abased in my selfe for want of feruent praying, and powerfull hearing.
I have contented my self with lippe-praying, and eare-hearing, and not been abased in my self for want of fervent praying, and powerful hearing.
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I haue beene censorious against those that haue not beene as strict as my selfe, in matters of ceremony;
I have been censorious against those that have not been as strict as my self, in matters of ceremony;
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and could scarce abide them, that could abide those petty things, which I haue disliked; and yet I neuer lamented, but rather applauded my selfe in this bitternesse:
and could scarce abide them, that could abide those Petty things, which I have disliked; and yet I never lamented, but rather applauded my self in this bitterness:
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and I my selfe haue beene very carelesse of greater things, when profit pleaded for them, that haue seemed so very strict in formes and shaddowes, and externall rites:
and I my self have been very careless of greater things, when profit pleaded for them, that have seemed so very strict in forms and shadows, and external Rites:
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and yet I pleased my selfe well enough in this largenesse of conscience.
and yet I pleased my self well enough in this largeness of conscience.
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O Lord, thy Word hath found me out, thy Word hath discouered vnto mee the secrets of mine heart:
O Lord, thy Word hath found me out, thy Word hath discovered unto me the secrets of mine heart:
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it hath iudged me, it hath condemned me, I desire to giue glory to thee,
it hath judged me, it hath condemned me, I desire to give glory to thee,
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and no longer to hide my sinnes, this sinne, this vpholder of all sinnes, this damnable hypocrisie.
and no longer to hide my Sins, this sin, this upholder of all Sins, this damnable hypocrisy.
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I see it hath ruled in me, and I (for want of care) haue neuer yet perceiued it:
I see it hath ruled in me, and I (for want of care) have never yet perceived it:
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but now I perceiue it, and now I confesse it, O Lord, to thee that knowest it already, to thee from whom it cannot be hidden.
but now I perceive it, and now I confess it, Oh Lord, to thee that Knowest it already, to thee from whom it cannot be hidden.
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I humbly acknowledge, I haue all this while beene but an hypocrite.
I humbly acknowledge, I have all this while been but an hypocrite.
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Brethren, will yee thus pleade guilty, if you bee guilty before the Lord? I know it is maruellous hard, to bring the guilty soule to plaine confession:
Brothers, will ye thus plead guilty, if you be guilty before the Lord? I know it is marvelous hard, to bring the guilty soul to plain Confessi:
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selfe-loue raigneth in our hearts naturally, and that can hardly endure to speake any euill against it selfe,
Self-love Reigneth in our hearts naturally, and that can hardly endure to speak any evil against it self,
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though vpon neuer so iust cause.
though upon never so just cause.
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Hee that hath long fed himselfe, and made himselfe (if not peaceable, yet) secure, with telling himselfe he was a good Christian;
He that hath long fed himself, and made himself (if not peaceable, yet) secure, with telling himself he was a good Christian;
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will be very loath now (perhaps after many yeares abiding in this false opinion) to acknowledge himselfe to haue been deceiued.
will be very loath now (perhaps After many Years abiding in this false opinion) to acknowledge himself to have been deceived.
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We see it is very hard to draw men out of those errours, wherin they haue been long trained vp.
We see it is very hard to draw men out of those errors, wherein they have been long trained up.
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Euery man hath been euen trained vp in a conceit, that he was a good Christian.
Every man hath been even trained up in a conceit, that he was a good Christian.
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It is conceit hath long possessed him, and this errour hath become a very preiudice within him, he hath euer taken it for granted,
It is conceit hath long possessed him, and this error hath become a very prejudice within him, he hath ever taken it for granted,
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and beene angry that it should be once called into question.
and been angry that it should be once called into question.
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It is therefore no wonder, if men finde themselues loath to recant their owne good conceits of themselues,
It is Therefore no wonder, if men find themselves loath to recant their own good conceits of themselves,
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and to goe from all that they haue formerly esteemed vndenyable.
and to go from all that they have formerly esteemed vndenyable.
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But for all this, I pray you be perswaded, to see your selues to haue been dissemblers,
But for all this, I pray you be persuaded, to see your selves to have been dissemblers,
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if you haue been such, for all your vnnaturall vnwillingnesse.
if you have been such, for all your unnatural unwillingness.
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The theefe indeed hath cause (as he thinketh) to be impudent in denying himselfe to haue committed felony (though he know full well, that he hath committed it),
The thief indeed hath cause (as he Thinketh) to be impudent in denying himself to have committed felony (though he know full well, that he hath committed it),
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because confession is required of him, as an helpe to his conuiction, and so to his condemning.
Because Confessi is required of him, as an help to his conviction, and so to his condemning.
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But the Lord of heauen doth not desire thee to confesse thy selfe to haue been but an hypocrite,
But the Lord of heaven does not desire thee to confess thy self to have been but an hypocrite,
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because he wanteth other meanes to conuict thee, or because hee may the more easily proceede to condemne thee:
Because he Wants other means to convict thee, or Because he may the more Easily proceed to condemn thee:
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nay, therefore onely he would haue thee confesse, that thou mayest be capable of pardon; nay, Therefore only he would have thee confess, that thou Mayest be capable of pardon;
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because it is an ouer-ruled case in heauen, and a thing peremptorily concluded of by the Diuine iustice, that no sinner shall euer be pardoned, till he deale plainely,
Because it is an overruled case in heaven, and a thing peremptorily concluded of by the Divine Justice, that no sinner shall ever be pardoned, till he deal plainly,
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and freely confesse, that he is such a sinner as he is.
and freely confess, that he is such a sinner as he is.
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Thy confession is called for, onely to sit thee for pardon, not to vrge against thee to any worse purpose.
Thy Confessi is called for, only to fit thee for pardon, not to urge against thee to any Worse purpose.
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Wherefore forbeare no longer, winke no longer, be ignorant of thy selfe no longer, hide thy guile no longer,
Wherefore forbear no longer, wink no longer, be ignorant of thy self no longer, hide thy guile no longer,
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but in thy very soule now, in the thoughts of it, and heereafter in more words, twixt God and thy selfe in secret, say vnto the Lord, and deny not, but acknowledge:
but in thy very soul now, in the thoughts of it, and hereafter in more words, betwixt God and thy self in secret, say unto the Lord, and deny not, but acknowledge:
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O Lord, I see plainely, that yet I haue been but an bypocrite. Brethren, ignorance of ones ill estate cannot helpe it.
Oh Lord, I see plainly, that yet I have been but an bypocrite. Brothers, ignorance of ones ill estate cannot help it.
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Is a man one iot the better, if he be an hypocrite, because hee refuseth to acknowledge it? Shall he scape better,
Is a man one jot the better, if he be an hypocrite, Because he Refuseth to acknowledge it? Shall he escape better,
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because he can make himselfe blinde, and not see it? Doubtlesse the Lord will discouer the secrets of euery soule at the last day,
Because he can make himself blind, and not see it? Doubtless the Lord will discover the secrets of every soul At the last day,
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and at the day of death; to euery mans soule first, and after to all the world:
and At the day of death; to every men soul First, and After to all the world:
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and then a man shall be discouered to himselfe fearefully and horribly, without all hope, without all possibilitie of being pardoned.
and then a man shall be discovered to himself fearfully and horribly, without all hope, without all possibility of being pardoned.
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Suffer the Word of God (wherein hee comes to exercise iudgement in a mercifull manner) to draw you to a plaine and sauing acknowledgement, that you may not be forced by the last sentence, to see and feele your hypocrisie,
Suffer the Word of God (wherein he comes to exercise judgement in a merciful manner) to draw you to a plain and Saving acknowledgement, that you may not be forced by the last sentence, to see and feel your hypocrisy,
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when there will be neither leasure nor meanes to redresse it.
when there will be neither leisure nor means to redress it.
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Now thou mayest be helped, now thou mayest be changed, from an hypocrite to a true Christian, from a dissembler to soundnesse of spirit.
Now thou Mayest be helped, now thou Mayest be changed, from an hypocrite to a true Christian, from a dissembler to soundness of Spirit.
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Now therefore, whilest vpon confession, mercy and healing may be procured, bring thy soule to it,
Now Therefore, whilst upon Confessi, mercy and healing may be procured, bring thy soul to it,
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and suffer the Word of God to ouer-rule all thine vnwillingnesse, and fall to a free confession,
and suffer the Word of God to overrule all thine unwillingness, and fallen to a free Confessi,
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and (as I haue often said) tell the God of heauen:
and (as I have often said) tell the God of heaven:
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O Lord, It is true, too true, too plaine, I cannot deny it, vnlesse I will deny it wilfully,
Oh Lord, It is true, too true, too plain, I cannot deny it, unless I will deny it wilfully,
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and against my conscience, I am but an hypocrite as yet.
and against my conscience, I am but an hypocrite as yet.
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Brethren, wee therefore labour about this point so much, because we doe well know the necessitie of it.
Brothers, we Therefore labour about this point so much, Because we do well know the necessity of it.
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If we cannot attaine thus much from you, you will alwayes remaine hypocrites, and the Word of God (through your opposing it) will prooue but a meanes of hardening you in your hypocrisie:
If we cannot attain thus much from you, you will always remain Hypocrites, and the Word of God (through your opposing it) will prove but a means of hardening you in your hypocrisy:
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but if we draw you to acknowledgement, it will not be impossible to direct you to amendment.
but if we draw you to acknowledgement, it will not be impossible to Direct you to amendment.
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I know that your hearts may possibly hold off from confession, by thinking to this effect;
I know that your hearts may possibly hold off from Confessi, by thinking to this Effect;
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That if you haue beene but hypocrites all this while, it will neuer bee better with you,
That if you have been but Hypocrites all this while, it will never be better with you,
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and you shall neuer attaine to be vpright. But this is a false suggestion of Satan.
and you shall never attain to be upright. But this is a false suggestion of Satan.
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If you will not see your selues to haue but dissembled, you shall in very deede neuer be better,
If you will not see your selves to have but dissembled, you shall in very deed never be better,
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but rather worse and worse, and more and more sold vnder the power of hypocrisie:
but rather Worse and Worse, and more and more sold under the power of hypocrisy:
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but if you will see it, and lament it before God, and oppose it, by striuing to cast out the beloued sinne, but if you will see it, and lament it before God, and oppose it, by striving to cast out the Beloved sin,
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and to step that one step, which hitherto you haue not stepped, of falling out with that one sinne whatsoeuer, which hitherto you haue harboured,
and to step that one step, which hitherto you have not stepped, of falling out with that one sin whatsoever, which hitherto you have Harboured,
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and constant praying against that one fault, which hitherto you haue been content to winke at,
and constant praying against that one fault, which hitherto you have been content to wink At,
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and let passe with a priuiledge of, Seene and allowed;
and let pass with a privilege of, Seen and allowed;
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you shall bee true, you shall bee vpright, you shalbe sincere, and of fruitlesse & barren, become fruitfull and profitable branches.
you shall be true, you shall be upright, you shall sincere, and of fruitless & barren, become fruitful and profitable branches.
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A man may weep out hypocrisie, aswel as other vices;
A man may weep out hypocrisy, aswell as other vices;
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confessing and lamenting guile, will surely free a man from the power of guile, and hee shall cease to be an hypocrite, that will now begin,
confessing and lamenting guile, will surely free a man from the power of guile, and he shall cease to be an hypocrite, that will now begin,
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& hereafter daily continue, to see, acknowledge, and bewayle his hypocrisie before the Lord, who sees and hates it, where it is not cōfessed:
& hereafter daily continue, to see, acknowledge, and bewail his hypocrisy before the Lord, who sees and hates it, where it is not confessed:
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sees & pities it, where it is.
sees & pities it, where it is.
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CHAP. XII. Containing a third vse for them that be vpright.CHAP. XII. Containing a third use for them that be upright.
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BVt now some (I doubt not) in this tryall, will bee found to haue no guile;
But now Some (I doubt not) in this trial, will be found to have no guile;
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that is, no predominant hypocrisie in their spirits. There be in the Churches true-hearted Christians, good ground, sheep, and good corne:
that is, no predominant hypocrisy in their spirits. There be in the Churches truehearted Christians, good ground, sheep, and good corn:
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and those amongst you, that in trying doe finde your selues such;
and those among you, that in trying do find your selves such;
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and by this infallible proofe, can cleare it to your selues, because you haue often heeretofore found out, discouered and bewayled those effects of hypocrisie, which haue beene deliuered;
and by this infallible proof, can clear it to your selves, Because you have often heretofore found out, discovered and bewailed those effects of hypocrisy, which have been Delivered;
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doe you (I pray you) enioy the comfort of your vprightnesse, and let God that wrought it, haue the glory.
do you (I pray you) enjoy the Comfort of your uprightness, and let God that wrought it, have the glory.
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The good Christian is almost as fearefull to settle himselfe in a good opinion of himselfe, The good Christian is almost as fearful to settle himself in a good opinion of himself,
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as the false vnwilling to be driuen from it. But there is no reason wherefore the innocent should be condemned.
as the false unwilling to be driven from it. But there is no reason Wherefore the innocent should be condemned.
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A man may bee wrongfull and iniurious to God and to himselfe, in being ouer fearefull to confesse the good worke of God in himselfe.
A man may be wrongful and injurious to God and to himself, in being over fearful to confess the good work of God in himself.
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Christ hath liuing members in his body:
christ hath living members in his body:
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if thou beest one of them, acknowledge it, and be glad of it, that thou mayest with all due care proceede in the wayes of godlinesse,
if thou Best one of them, acknowledge it, and be glad of it, that thou Mayest with all due care proceed in the ways of godliness,
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now that thou knowest, thou hast set in, to some purpose.
now that thou Knowest, thou hast Set in, to Some purpose.
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If Satan cannot keepe a man from truth, yet hee will endeauour to hinder him, from taking the comfort of it:
If Satan cannot keep a man from truth, yet he will endeavour to hinder him, from taking the Comfort of it:
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but let not his lies beguile thee any longer. Say vnto him; I find mine owne faults more burdensome to me than others; but let not his lies beguile thee any longer. Say unto him; I find mine own Faults more burdensome to me than Others;
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I find my selfe carefull of mine inward man, as well as of mine outward; I find my selfe humbled, euen by my freedome from grosse sinnes:
I find my self careful of mine inward man, as well as of mine outward; I find my self humbled, even by my freedom from gross Sins:
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and if at any time any fruit of hypocrisie doe shew it selfe (as alacke too too often it doth), I make haste to bring it before God,
and if At any time any fruit of hypocrisy do show it self (as alack too too often it does), I make haste to bring it before God,
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and there I condemne it, there I humble my selfe for it: wherefore I am sure I am true-hearted;
and there I condemn it, there I humble my self for it: Wherefore I am sure I am truehearted;
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O Lord, I blesse thy name that hast made me true, and I pray thee make mee more and more true.
Oh Lord, I bless thy name that hast made me true, and I pray thee make me more and more true.
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Surely beloued, it will be a great hinderance to your thankefulnesse, if you doe not labour against those cauils, by which Satan would faine couer your comforts from your eies.
Surely Beloved, it will be a great hindrance to your thankfulness, if you do not labour against those cavils, by which Satan would feign cover your comforts from your eyes.
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He will tell thee of thy censoriousnesse; of thy falling againe, and againe, and againe, into such a fault, perhaps grosse;
He will tell thee of thy censoriousness; of thy falling again, and again, and again, into such a fault, perhaps gross;
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of thy deadnesse in priuate exercises of religion; and of thy many vaine-glorious fancies, and of thy much selfe-conceitednesse, and many other things;
of thy deadness in private exercises of Religion; and of thy many vainglorious fancies, and of thy much Self-conceitedness, and many other things;
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and he will labour to make thee thinke, that it is not possible that heart should haue any truth, in which so many fruits of hypocrisie may be found.
and he will labour to make thee think, that it is not possible that heart should have any truth, in which so many fruits of hypocrisy may be found.
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Thou must answer him, that thou confessest thy selfe, to be very full of these effects of dissimulation;
Thou must answer him, that thou Confessest thy self, to be very full of these effects of dissimulation;
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and that therefore also thou acknowledgest the roote from which they grow, to be too too strong and bigge within thee. But thou mayest say withall;
and that Therefore also thou acknowledgest the root from which they grow, to be too too strong and big within thee. But thou Mayest say withal;
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I haue been taught, and I know it is true, that not the man in whom hypocrisie is,
I have been taught, and I know it is true, that not the man in whom hypocrisy is,
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but he in whom it ruleth, must be called an hypocrite: and for thy selfe, though it abide in thee, yet thou knowest it raigneth not,
but he in whom it Ruleth, must be called an hypocrite: and for thy self, though it abide in thee, yet thou Knowest it Reigneth not,
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because thou fightest against it, and against the euill brood of it, with sighes and groanes, with confession and griefe, with requests and prayers, and with daily renewed supplications. Say vnto thy selfe;
Because thou fightest against it, and against the evil brood of it, with sighs and groans, with Confessi and grief, with requests and Prayers, and with daily renewed supplications. Say unto thy self;
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I know, and God knoweth, that my censoriousnesse, my dulnesse in priuate duties, mine often carelesnes of mine heart,
I know, and God Knoweth, that my censoriousness, my dulness in private duties, mine often carelessness of mine heart,
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and loosenesse of the inward man, my vaine-gloriousnesse, my slipping againe and againe into the same sinne,
and looseness of the inward man, my vaingloriousness, my slipping again and again into the same sin,
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and other fruites of dissembling within me; that these, and all these are too rife:
and other fruits of dissembling within me; that these, and all these Are too rife:
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but withall, that they are felt, that they are marked, that they are confessed, that they are lamented,
but withal, that they Are felt, that they Are marked, that they Are confessed, that they Are lamented,
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and that they doe daily driue mee to my knees, and make me come vnto God, with humble intreaty for mercy through his onely Sonne;
and that they do daily driven me to my knees, and make me come unto God, with humble entreaty for mercy through his only Son;
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and therefore I am sure, that hypocrisie raigneth not, but that truth preuaileth, and therefore I am a true Christian,
and Therefore I am sure, that hypocrisy Reigneth not, but that truth prevaileth, and Therefore I am a true Christian,
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and so I will take my selfe to be, and will with all my soule praise him, that hath made mee such;
and so I will take my self to be, and will with all my soul praise him, that hath made me such;
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continuing still to striue to grow in sincerity and truth, that when these graces are become stronger, they may become also more comfortable vnto me.
Continuing still to strive to grow in sincerity and truth, that when these graces Are become Stronger, they may become also more comfortable unto me.
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O all yee, whose feeble spirits are shaken with feare, and to whom nothing is more troublesome than this thought, that sure you be but hypocrites;
O all ye, whose feeble spirits Are shaken with Fear, and to whom nothing is more troublesome than this Thought, that sure you be but Hypocrites;
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and yet you doe bitterly lament the effects of hypocrisie in your selues, and desire nothing in all the world so much,
and yet you do bitterly lament the effects of hypocrisy in your selves, and desire nothing in all the world so much,
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as to be found vpright with your God:
as to be found upright with your God:
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I pray you confirme your soules in peace, and accept the consolation that the Lord doth offer you.
I pray you confirm your Souls in peace, and accept the consolation that the Lord does offer you.
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Take your portion of comfort, be knowne to your selues to be what you are, vnderstand and see how great things God hath done for you, in creating a right spirit in you.
Take your portion of Comfort, be known to your selves to be what you Are, understand and see how great things God hath done for you, in creating a right Spirit in you.
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Doe no longer ioyne with Satan, in belying your selues, as you haue a ready too much & often done, to the great hinderance of your soules.
Doe no longer join with Satan, in belying your selves, as you have a ready too much & often done, to the great hindrance of your Souls.
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Your custome hath been, whensoeuer your corruptions haue been any thing strongly wrought vpon, when any bad motion hath been violent, especially if your passions in any kinde haue broken foorth to some actuall euill; Your custom hath been, whensoever your corruptions have been any thing strongly wrought upon, when any bad motion hath been violent, especially if your passion in any kind have broken forth to Some actual evil;
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then to fall vpon your selues with grieuous accusations, and to take part with the diuell, in slaundring your selues;
then to fallen upon your selves with grievous accusations, and to take part with the Devil, in slaundring your selves;
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then you haue cryed out, and exclaymed against your selues, and sayd;
then you have cried out, and exclaimed against your selves, and said;
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Sure I am but an hypocrite and a dissembler, that haue yet still within me such euill thoughts, am still disquieted with such passions,
Sure I am but an hypocrite and a dissembler, that have yet still within me such evil thoughts, am still disquieted with such passion,
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and still drawne to such wicked deedes. But I say vnto you, this is no true inference:
and still drawn to such wicked Deeds. But I say unto you, this is no true Inference:
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as the hypocrite in a fit confesseth his sinne, and is sorry for it, but yet returneth againe to follow it;
as the hypocrite in a fit Confesses his sin, and is sorry for it, but yet returns again to follow it;
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so the true hearted in a fit doth commit sinne, but againe returneth to abhorre it,
so the true hearted in a fit does commit sin, but again returns to abhor it,
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and to renew his couenant with God of amending it. As the hollow heart, is good in a passion;
and to renew his Covenant with God of amending it. As the hollow heart, is good in a passion;
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so the true hearted may be bad in a passion:
so the true hearted may be bad in a passion:
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but looke to the course of thy life, to the setled purpose of thy soule, to the established desires of thy mind,
but look to the course of thy life, to the settled purpose of thy soul, to the established Desires of thy mind,
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and so long as there is a constant striuing against all sinne by spirituall weapons,
and so long as there is a constant striving against all sin by spiritual weapons,
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so long thou art good before God, and for Gods sake, and must take thy selfe to be vpright.
so long thou art good before God, and for God's sake, and must take thy self to be upright.
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The true Christian shall neuer gaine any thing, by calling himselfe an hypocrite, to see his hypocrisie, to lament it, to shame himselfe before God for it;
The true Christian shall never gain any thing, by calling himself an hypocrite, to see his hypocrisy, to lament it, to shame himself before God for it;
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this shall much aduantage his soule:
this shall much advantage his soul:
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but to deny the worke of Gods grace in him, and to ranke himselfe amongst dissemblers from whom he alwaies differs as much,
but to deny the work of God's grace in him, and to rank himself among dissemblers from whom he always differs as much,
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as a man that is sicke of any sicknesse, from him that is dead of that sicknesse);
as a man that is sick of any sickness, from him that is dead of that sickness);
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this doth no good to him, but interrupts his prayers, hinders his humiliation, estrangeth him from God,
this does not good to him, but interrupts his Prayers, hinders his humiliation, estrangeth him from God,
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and turneth godly sorrow for his sinne, into desperate sorrow for the punishment of sinne.
and turns godly sorrow for his sin, into desperate sorrow for the punishment of sin.
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Remember therefore that there be true Christians in the Church, who yet are not free from manifold weakenesses, and grieuous corruptions;
remember Therefore that there be true Christians in the Church, who yet Are not free from manifold Weaknesses, and grievous corruptions;
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and hauing by proofe and triall discerned thine owne estate, hold fast that assurance, which thine examination hath yeelded,
and having by proof and trial discerned thine own estate, hold fast that assurance, which thine examination hath yielded,
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and call not thy selfe an hypocrite, though hypocrisie shew it selfe in thee, so long as thou remainest constant in obseruing and oppugning it.
and call not thy self an hypocrite, though hypocrisy show it self in thee, so long as thou remainest constant in observing and Oppugning it.
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CHAP. XIII. Wherein are handled the vses of this point in regard of others. AND these bee the vses of this point, which euery man must make for himselfe:CHAP. XIII. Wherein Are handled the uses of this point in regard of Others. AND these be the uses of this point, which every man must make for himself:
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now two things more follow, in regard of other men, with whome wee liue.
now two things more follow, in regard of other men, with whom we live.
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For seeing Christs body hath in it some sound members, some rotten (I meane his visible body),
For seeing Christ body hath in it Some found members, Some rotten (I mean his visible body),
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therefore must wee bee warie, in not trusting all that carry an appearance of goodnesse, and farre from condemning all as hypocrites, because some proue so.
Therefore must we be wary, in not trusting all that carry an appearance of Goodness, and Far from condemning all as Hypocrites, Because Some prove so.
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First then, let the plaine words of Christ in this text, aduertise vs to put away simple and foolish credulitie, in taking all for that they seeme;
First then, let the plain words of christ in this text, advertise us to put away simple and foolish credulity, in taking all for that they seem;
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and putting our selues into the hands of a man, so soone as euer any good things appeare in him.
and putting our selves into the hands of a man, so soon as ever any good things appear in him.
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Let vs rather vse all good discretion, and bee reserued from men, vntill by long experience, wee haue gotten very good assurance of their sinceritie. Let us rather use all good discretion, and be reserved from men, until by long experience, we have got very good assurance of their sincerity.
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Our Sauiour hath made himselfe a patterne to vs of this prudent warinesse, as well as of all other graces:
Our Saviour hath made himself a pattern to us of this prudent wariness, as well as of all other graces:
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for many beleeued in him, as Iohn tels vs, with whom hee trusted not himselfe, because he knew what was in man.
for many believed in him, as John tells us, with whom he trusted not himself, Because he knew what was in man.
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Wee cannot tell particularly, as he could, what is in the hearts of all those, whose countenance is framed to goodnesse:
we cannot tell particularly, as he could, what is in the hearts of all those, whose countenance is framed to Goodness:
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but yet this we know in generall, that much hollownesse is in all, and that many are altogether hollow and guilefull;
but yet this we know in general, that much hollowness is in all, and that many Are altogether hollow and guileful;
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wherefore till long continuance in goodnesse, till the euident demonstration of truth, and the cleare shining of vertue, in the much and often denying of themselues, haue verified and approued the soundnes of mens hearts;
Wherefore till long Continuance in Goodness, till the evident demonstration of truth, and the clear shining of virtue, in the much and often denying of themselves, have verified and approved the soundness of men's hearts;
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wee must hold our selues in such termes with them, that they may not haue power to hurt vs (through our ouer-speedy opennesse towards them), we must hold our selves in such terms with them, that they may not have power to hurt us (through our over-speedy openness towards them),
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euen though they should afterwards grow so naught, as to desire our hurt.
even though they should afterwards grow so nought, as to desire our hurt.
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I meane not, that any man should bee bold to conclude against his brother, sure hee but dissembleth,
I mean not, that any man should be bold to conclude against his brother, sure he but dissembleth,
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and I will not trust him. Nay, we should feare to conceiue so almost of any man:
and I will not trust him. Nay, we should Fear to conceive so almost of any man:
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for euen a true Christian may giue shrewd signes sometimes of hollownesse:
for even a true Christian may give shrewd Signs sometime of hollowness:
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but my meaning is, that we should thinke and hope the best, and be well perswaded of euery man, whose outside giueth vs cause of a good opinion;
but my meaning is, that we should think and hope the best, and be well persuaded of every man, whose outside gives us cause of a good opinion;
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but yet so, as still to remember, that wee are not able to search the heart,
but yet so, as still to Remember, that we Are not able to search the heart,
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and that guile and hollownesse may goe very farre, and therefore not to aduenture too farre vpon them, in hope that they be such,
and that guile and hollowness may go very Far, and Therefore not to adventure too Far upon them, in hope that they be such,
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as will neuer deceiue vs. Thou knowest not, that such a man is a dissembler, therefore thinke well of him.
as will never deceive us Thou Knowest not, that such a man is a dissembler, Therefore think well of him.
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Thou knowest that there is a possibility he may be a dissembler, therfore come not within his danger;
Thou Knowest that there is a possibility he may be a dissembler, Therefore come not within his danger;
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giue him no such aduantage, through laying open thy selfe vnto him, that if hee should proue guilefull, thou mightest be hurt by him.
give him not such advantage, through laying open thy self unto him, that if he should prove guileful, thou Mightest be hurt by him.
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Credulitie is the fault of honest hearts; because they bee single themselues, they looke to find all like themselues:
Credulity is the fault of honest hearts; Because they be single themselves, they look to find all like themselves:
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but Christs words should giue vs warning, to try before we trust.
but Christ words should give us warning, to try before we trust.
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If any man say, that this retirednesse will cut off the practice and exercise of all Christian communion betwixt the members of Christs body:
If any man say, that this retiredness will Cut off the practice and exercise of all Christian communion betwixt the members of Christ body:
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I answere, hee saith amisse that so speaketh;
I answer, he Says amiss that so speaks;
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a man may doe many (and almost any) office of Christian charitie, to those with whom he liueth,
a man may do many (and almost any) office of Christian charity, to those with whom he lives,
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and yet hold himselfe in such euen termes with them, that though they should prooue false brethren,
and yet hold himself in such even terms with them, that though they should prove false brothers,
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yet he shal not receiue any hurt by them.
yet he shall not receive any hurt by them.
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There be many acts of godly societie, which may be practised without any perill, especially in the peaceable times of the Church,
There be many acts of godly society, which may be practised without any peril, especially in the peaceable times of the Church,
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and these (nothing hinders, but that) wee may indifferently exercise towards all:
and these (nothing hinders, but that) we may indifferently exercise towards all:
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but if at any time some stormes arise, we must beware before whom, and towards whom, we carry our selues so, that they may hurt vs, if they list.
but if At any time Some storms arise, we must beware before whom, and towards whom, we carry our selves so, that they may hurt us, if they list.
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Take heed whom thou trustest with thy goods, whom with thy name, whom with thy safetie,
Take heed whom thou trustest with thy goods, whom with thy name, whom with thy safety,
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and to whom thou so farre ingagest thy selfe, that hee may (if hee will) deceiue thee, betray thee, molest thee.
and to whom thou so Far ingagest thy self, that he may (if he will) deceive thee, betray thee, molest thee.
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There be some so true hearted, that the world shall sooner remoue out of its place,
There be Some so true hearted, that the world shall sooner remove out of its place,
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then that they will prooue false.
then that they will prove false.
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There be others, that will quickly change their hue, and be foes, in stead of their shewes of brotherly loue.
There be Others, that will quickly change their hue, and be foes, in stead of their shows of brotherly love.
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Pray to God to giue thee vnderstanding, to walke wisely towards them that are within, as well as towards them that are without.
prey to God to give thee understanding, to walk wisely towards them that Are within, as well as towards them that Are without.
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And if any man desire to receiue information of the surest notes of truth, that are discernable to others,
And if any man desire to receive information of the Surest notes of truth, that Are discernible to Others,
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& in others, let him marke these two things well.
& in Others, let him mark these two things well.
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The more humble any man is, the lesse forward to put forth himselfe, and to shew himselfe,
The more humble any man is, the less forward to put forth himself, and to show himself,
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and the more he can deny himselfe, and shew himselfe louing and pittifull towards those, that yet seeme farre from goodnesse;
and the more he can deny himself, and show himself loving and pitiful towards those, that yet seem Far from Goodness;
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the more soundnesse and truth doe lodge in his bosome:
the more soundness and truth do lodge in his bosom:
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but hee that is apt to set out himselfe, and cannot brooke another, that goeth not so farre as himselfe:
but he that is apt to Set out himself, and cannot brook Another, that Goes not so Far as himself:
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that man doe thou suspect, and from him be thou reserued.
that man do thou suspect, and from him be thou reserved.
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Humilitie and meekenesse in ones carriage, and a patient waiting for them, that are not yet escaped out of Satans toyles, are (mee thinketh) the surest and clearest meanes of discouering the truth of another man.
Humility and meekness in ones carriage, and a patient waiting for them, that Are not yet escaped out of Satan toils, Are (me Thinketh) the Surest and Clearest means of discovering the truth of Another man.
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For hypocrisie in spight of it selfe, will shew it selfe proud and censorious, and bitter:
For hypocrisy in spite of it self, will show it self proud and censorious, and bitter:
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but truth, euen when it intendeth no such matter, will shew it selfe humble and lowly,
but truth, even when it intends no such matter, will show it self humble and lowly,
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and gentle-minded, considering it selfe how bad once it was, and how much heereafter it may be ouertaken. To conclude then; some be false brethren:
and gentle-minded, considering it self how bad once it was, and how much hereafter it may be overtaken. To conclude then; Some be false brothers:
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wherefore trust not all too farre, that carry themselues for a time, as if a man might trust them; Wherefore trust not all too Far, that carry themselves for a time, as if a man might trust them;
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and trust them least, that seeme most desirous to be trusted. Againe, doe not condemne all of falsehood, because a number discouer their guilt daily.
and trust them least, that seem most desirous to be trusted. Again, do not condemn all of falsehood, Because a number discover their guilt daily.
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When many of those that seemed leaders of the Army of Christians, fall off from their good beginnings,
When many of those that seemed leaders of the Army of Christians, fallen off from their good beginnings,
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and cast away the very shewes of goodnesse, turning openly profane or worldly, and perhaps also bitter against those, that seeme to be such, as themselues once seemed.
and cast away the very shows of Goodness, turning openly profane or worldly, and perhaps also bitter against those, that seem to be such, as themselves once seemed.
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Let no man take offence at these stumbling blockes: Let no man take offence At these stumbling blocks:
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let no man hence entertaine a thought of dislike against Pietie and Religion, nor an hard conceit of those, that yet continue in good courses.
let no man hence entertain a Thought of dislike against Piety and Religion, nor an hard conceit of those, that yet continue in good courses.
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Such terrible examples should make vs feare our selues, and flie to heauen for diuine sustentation, they should not make vs reiect the loue of godlinesse,
Such terrible Examples should make us Fear our selves, and fly to heaven for divine sustentation, they should not make us reject the love of godliness,
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and account all rotten branches, because some are so.
and account all rotten branches, Because Some Are so.
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Hath not Christ told vs before-hand, that so it will be, that when we finde it so to be, we may not be offended,
Hath not christ told us beforehand, that so it will be, that when we find it so to be, we may not be offended,
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as he tells his Disciples in another case. The foolish worldling stumbleth exceedingly at the slips, faults, and imperfections of Gods true-hearted children;
as he tells his Disciples in Another case. The foolish worldling stumbleth exceedingly At the slips, Faults, and imperfections of God's truehearted children;
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and because hee sees faults in them, that beare before them a forwardnesse in religion, he condemnes them all for grosse dissemblers,
and Because he sees Faults in them, that bear before them a forwardness in Religion, he condemns them all for gross dissemblers,
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and cannot away with these smooth-faced hypocrites.
and cannot away with these smooth-faced Hypocrites.
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But if at any time some prooue ranke hypocrites, he takes that as a warrant for his tongue to out-lash against all, saying, that surely the best of them is no better.
But if At any time Some prove rank Hypocrites, he Takes that as a warrant for his tongue to outlash against all, saying, that surely the best of them is no better.
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But how could they be so foolish, but that they delight in folly, and are glad to make themselues obstinate in euill;
But how could they be so foolish, but that they delight in folly, and Are glad to make themselves obstinate in evil;
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and to confirme their inbred hatred of pietie, by turning all occurrents to that purpose? were it not (I say) for this malitious blindnesse of theirs,
and to confirm their inbred hatred of piety, by turning all occurrents to that purpose? were it not (I say) for this malicious blindness of theirs,
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how could they be so foolish, as not to haue learned of our Sauiours most plaine words, that in him there will be fruitlesse branches, that must bee cut off,
how could they be so foolish, as not to have learned of our Saviour's most plain words, that in him there will be fruitless branches, that must be Cut off,
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and cast out, as well as fruitfull, that will continue and encrease in fruitfulnesse? Would any but a very blocke,
and cast out, as well as fruitful, that will continue and increase in fruitfulness? Would any but a very block,
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or a blind man, stumble at a blocke, that is plainely shewed vnto him, and warning hath often beene giuen him, that it will surely bee cast in his way? would any but a man voyd of all vnderstanding, abhorre all the Apostles,
or a blind man, Stumble At a block, that is plainly showed unto him, and warning hath often been given him, that it will surely be cast in his Way? would any but a man void of all understanding, abhor all the Apostles,
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because Iudas turned traytor? I pray you therefore, so many of you as shall liue to see such miserable examples, that you draw good,
Because Iudas turned traitor? I pray you Therefore, so many of you as shall live to see such miserable Examples, that you draw good,
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and not euill conclusions from the falls, reuolts, and back-slidings of other men, and of hypocrites.
and not evil conclusions from the falls, revolts, and backslidings of other men, and of Hypocrites.
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Say thou, I am sure Christ hath good sheepe, as well as goates;
Say thou, I am sure christ hath good sheep, as well as Goats;
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and though such and such haue manifested their guilefulnesse, by forsaking the former pathes of righteousnesse, wherein they appeared to walke;
and though such and such have manifested their guilefulness, by forsaking the former paths of righteousness, wherein they appeared to walk;
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yet I will not be hardly conceited of any body else, for their sakes.
yet I will not be hardly conceited of any body Else, for their sakes.
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In this case the prouerbe ought to be hearkened vnto, that tels vs, Euery Horse must carry his owne burden.
In this case the proverb ought to be harkened unto, that tells us, Every Horse must carry his own burden.
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In truth, hee that stands so slenderly affected, either to goodnes and piety it selfe, or to the seruants and followers of so noble a misstresse, as piety is;
In truth, he that Stands so slenderly affected, either to Goodness and piety it self, or to the Servants and followers of so noble a misstresse, as piety is;
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that because of the wickednesse, and out-strayings, and finall reuolts of some of those, that seemed once to attend vpon her,
that Because of the wickedness, and out-strayings, and final revolts of Some of those, that seemed once to attend upon her,
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and to be admitted into her traine;
and to be admitted into her train;
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therefore he cares not for pietie it selfe, nor will euer thinke well of any of those, that weare here cloath hereafter;
Therefore he Cares not for piety it self, nor will ever think well of any of those, that wear Here cloth hereafter;
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he (I say) that stands so slenderly affected to Wisdome and her retinue, shall be sure, neuer to want occasion of imboldening himselfe in sinne,
he (I say) that Stands so slenderly affected to Wisdom and her retinue, shall be sure, never to want occasion of emboldening himself in sin,
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and of being more and more estranged from that, the entertaining of which, is the onely way to make him happie.
and of being more and more estranged from that, the entertaining of which, is the only Way to make him happy.
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Yea verily, hee whom the back-sliding of seeming Christians, doth driue to so much madnesse,
Yea verily, he whom the backsliding of seeming Christians, does driven to so much madness,
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as that he can turne so lamentable a spectacle to no better a purpose, then to triumph and exult ouer all,
as that he can turn so lamentable a spectacle to no better a purpose, then to triumph and exult over all,
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and barke against al, and vpbrade all with such euill examples:
and bark against all, and vpbrade all with such evil Examples:
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discouereth himselfe plainely not to hate the sinne of the back-slider which hee lately fell into,
Discovereth himself plainly not to hate the sin of the backslider which he lately fell into,
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but the very shewes of goodnesse wherein once he walked, and from which he is faine.
but the very shows of Goodness wherein once he walked, and from which he is feign.
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In a word, he that scornes pietie and religion, and those that follow after it,
In a word, he that scorns piety and Religion, and those that follow After it,
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because diuers turne taile, and prooue notably wicked at end, shewes himselfe plainely to be voyd of all religion, & all piety.
Because diverse turn tail, and prove notably wicked At end, shows himself plainly to be void of all Religion, & all piety.
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When the true seruants of God doe see and heare such tidings, it grieueth their soules, it maketh them mourne in secret,
When the true Servants of God do see and hear such tidings, it grieves their Souls, it makes them mourn in secret,
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and pray in secret, and fall a fresh to examine and trie themselues, lest they also should be in like manner ouertaken.
and pray in secret, and fallen a fresh to examine and try themselves, lest they also should be in like manner overtaken.
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But he that fleereth, and iesteth, and exulteth, and scorneth, and casts the dung of one, in the face of others,
But he that fleereth, and jesteth, and exulteth, and scorneth, and Cast the dung of one, in the face of Others,
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and would faine blemish all religiousnesse, by the staines and faults of those that once seemed religious:
and would feign blemish all religiousness, by the stains and Faults of those that once seemed religious:
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hath nothing in him but malice and bitternesse, and the very spirit of the diuell.
hath nothing in him but malice and bitterness, and the very Spirit of the Devil.
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Beware therefore of making thy selfe appeare starke naught, by so stumbling at the breaking out of some other mans long hidden naughtinesse.
Beware Therefore of making thy self appear stark nought, by so stumbling At the breaking out of Some other men long hidden naughtiness.
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CHAP. XIIII. Shewing that fruitfulnesse is the true distictniue note of those that professe to be Christians.CHAP. XIIII. Showing that fruitfulness is the true distictniue note of those that profess to be Christians.
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AND so much bee spoken of the distribution of branches into two kinds: Wee proceede now to consider the difference of the branches:
AND so much be spoken of the distribution of branches into two Kinds: we proceed now to Consider the difference of the branches:
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for in that they bee branches they both concurre: but herein they differ manifestly, that the one is, the other is not fruitfull.
for in that they be branches they both concur: but herein they differ manifestly, that the one is, the other is not fruitful.
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Obserue then from these words of our Sauiour, another point, that fruitfulnesse is the true note of difference betwixt the true Christian, and the hypocrite.
Observe then from these words of our Saviour, Another point, that fruitfulness is the true note of difference betwixt the true Christian, and the hypocrite.
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As a man differs from a beast by reason; a beast from a plant; by sence;
As a man differs from a beast by reason; a beast from a plant; by sense;
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a plant from a stone, by life or vegetation; so a good Christian from an hypocrite, by fruitfulnesse.
a plant from a stone, by life or vegetation; so a good Christian from an hypocrite, by fruitfulness.
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This is the most plaine, sure, sensible, infallible, and (as they call it) the very specifical marke of distinction, betwixt the sound professor and the false, that the one beareth fruit, the other doth not beare fruit in the Vine.
This is the most plain, sure, sensible, infallible, and (as they call it) the very specifical mark of distinction, betwixt the found professor and the false, that the one bears fruit, the other does not bear fruit in the Vine.
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Where the holy ordinances of God haue such power, as to work obedience in the whole couersation, this is fruitefulnesse, and here is truth:
Where the holy ordinances of God have such power, as to work Obedience in the Whole Conversation, this is fruitfulness, and Here is truth:
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where they doe not bring forth this effect, this is fruitlesnesse, and here is guile. In a word, all true Christians are fruitfull, and none but they:
where they do not bring forth this Effect, this is fruitlesnesse, and Here is guile. In a word, all true Christians Are fruitful, and none but they:
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all dissemblers are fruitlesse, and none but they.
all dissemblers Are fruitless, and none but they.
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This point is abundantly confirmed in the parable of the sower, in which of foure grounds, one alone was good, and that fruitfull;
This point is abundantly confirmed in the parable of the sour, in which of foure grounds, one alone was good, and that fruitful;
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as for the bad grounds, the first did not beare so much as a blade;
as for the bad grounds, the First did not bear so much as a blade;
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the other two did indeed put out a little greenenes, but it was like the corne vpon the house top, which withereth or euer it be ripe, the other two did indeed put out a little greenness, but it was like the corn upon the house top, which withereth or ever it be ripe,
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and of which the mower filleth not his lap;
and of which the mower fills not his lap;
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onely the good ground did requite the labour of the husbandman with a liberall haruest of some thirtie, some sixtie, some hundred fold.
only the good ground did requite the labour of the husbandman with a liberal harvest of Some thirtie, Some sixtie, Some hundred fold.
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So in the words of the Apostle, the ground that bringeth forth fruite meete for the dresser, is blessed,
So in the words of the Apostle, the ground that brings forth fruit meet for the dresser, is blessed,
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but that that bringeth forth briars and thornes, is neere vnto cursing, whose end is burning.
but that that brings forth briers and thorns, is near unto cursing, whose end is burning.
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And in more plaine termes our Sauiour saith, that hee which heareth his words and doth them (this is fruitfulnesse) doth build vpon a rocke (this is an effect of truth): And in more plain terms our Saviour Says, that he which hears his words and does them (this is fruitfulness) does built upon a rock (this is an Effect of truth):
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but he that heareth and doth them not (that is, to bee vnfruitfull), doth build vpon the sand;
but he that hears and does them not (that is, to be unfruitful), does built upon the sand;
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that is, is but an hypocrite, and shall haue his building tumbling downe.
that is, is but an hypocrite, and shall have his building tumbling down.
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The truth of this point will further appeare, if we consider the causes and effects of fruitfulnesse.
The truth of this point will further appear, if we Consider the Causes and effects of fruitfulness.
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The causes of it, are the sactifying Spirit of God dwelling in the soule; and the Word of God, receiued into an honest heart.
The Causes of it, Are the sanctifying Spirit of God Dwelling in the soul; and the Word of God, received into an honest heart.
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No man bringeth forth fruit, but he vpon whom the holy Ghost hath come downe, to beget him againe,
No man brings forth fruit, but he upon whom the holy Ghost hath come down, to beget him again,
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and to make him a new creature in Christ Iesus: for a tree must first liue, afore it beare;
and to make him a new creature in christ Iesus: for a tree must First live, afore it bear;
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and no man is vnfruitfull, but because hee is destitute of the worke of Gods spirit,
and no man is unfruitful, but Because he is destitute of the work of God's Spirit,
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so forming him into a new creature, because hee hath neglected or resisted it.
so forming him into a new creature, Because he hath neglected or resisted it.
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Now it is certaine, that whosoeuer hath the spirit of sanctification in him, is a true Christian;
Now it is certain, that whosoever hath the Spirit of sanctification in him, is a true Christian;
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he that hath it not, is none.
he that hath it not, is none.
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Wherefore from ones being fruitfull, or not fruitfull, it may be infallibly concluded, whether he be true or hollow.
Wherefore from ones being fruitful, or not fruitful, it may be infallibly concluded, whither he be true or hollow.
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Againe, no man bringeth forth the fruit of good liuing, vntill the word of God haue entred into his heart,
Again, no man brings forth the fruit of good living, until the word of God have entered into his heart,
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and taken deepe roote in the very bottome of his soule:
and taken deep root in the very bottom of his soul:
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and contrarily, where this fruit doth not shew it selfe, there the Word of God did neuer enter into the soule, neither was soundly rooted therein;
and contrarily, where this fruit does not show it self, there the Word of God did never enter into the soul, neither was soundly rooted therein;
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and it is doubtlesse, that if GODS Word haue copious dwelling in vs, we be true Christians;
and it is doubtless, that if GOD'S Word have copious Dwelling in us, we be true Christians;
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if not, we bee but dissemblers.
if not, we be but dissemblers.
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Wherefore the bearing, or not bearing of fruit, is a sound proofe of truth, or want of truth.
Wherefore the bearing, or not bearing of fruit, is a found proof of truth, or want of truth.
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Againe, looke we to the effects of fruitfulnesse, or its absence, and it will vndeniably appeare, that these two doe best distinguish betwixt the sincere and hollow hearted:
Again, look we to the effects of fruitfulness, or its absence, and it will undeniably appear, that these two do best distinguish betwixt the sincere and hollow hearted:
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for the ground that bringeth fruit, must obtaine a blessing. The reward of a good life here, is eternall life hereafter:
for the ground that brings fruit, must obtain a blessing. The reward of a good life Here, is Eternal life hereafter:
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but the end of the ground that beareth not fruit, is cursing and burning; and euill-led life, shall end in death eternall.
but the end of the ground that bears not fruit, is cursing and burning; and euill-led life, shall end in death Eternal.
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Now none can be saued but the true Christian; and no Christian is damned, but the false:
Now none can be saved but the true Christian; and no Christian is damned, but the false:
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wherefore from this point, the most essentiall and formall difference of Christians (the branches in Christ) must be taken.
Wherefore from this point, the most essential and formal difference of Christians (the branches in christ) must be taken.
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CHAP. XV. Shewing what this fruitfulnesse is. SO wee haue proued the point in hand.CHAP. XV. Showing what this fruitfulness is. SO we have proved the point in hand.
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It is needfull that wee doe soundly explaine it also, that it may be truely vsefull vnto vs. For this explication, one thing alone is necessary,
It is needful that we do soundly explain it also, that it may be truly useful unto us For this explication, one thing alone is necessary,
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namely, to declare plainely, what fruitefulnesse is.
namely, to declare plainly, what fruitfulness is.
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Concerning which, wee say in generall, that fruitefulnesse is the same thing which the Apostle meaneth,
Concerning which, we say in general, that fruitfulness is the same thing which the Apostle means,
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when hee tells vs, of liuing godly in Christ Iesus: and againe, of hauing our conuersation as beseemeth the Gospell of Christ Iesus.
when he tells us, of living godly in christ Iesus: and again, of having our Conversation as beseems the Gospel of christ Iesus.
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Not the doing of an action now and than, good and commendable (for the matter of it), Not the doing of an actium now and than, good and commendable (for the matter of it),
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as giuing almes, labouring in ones calling, dealing iustly, or the like, is to bee called fruitefulnesse:
as giving alms, labouring in ones calling, dealing justly, or the like, is to be called fruitfulness:
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but the leading of a godly course of life, and of an holy conuersation. But more particularly, that you may be thorowly informed in this point.
but the leading of a godly course of life, and of an holy Conversation. But more particularly, that you may be thoroughly informed in this point.
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Fruitefulnesse must bee set forth vnto you, in the matter, motiue, end, and properties thereof;
Fruitfulness must be Set forth unto you, in the matter, motive, end, and properties thereof;
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any of which foure, if it bee wanting, the rest are also wanting indeed, though an appearance of them may be present, and the true nature of fruitfulnesse is not to be found.
any of which foure, if it be wanting, the rest Are also wanting indeed, though an appearance of them may be present, and the true nature of fruitfulness is not to be found.
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For the first of these, the matter of fruitfulnesse is, A desire and endeauour, to know and to doe the whole will of God, reuealed in his Word.
For the First of these, the matter of fruitfulness is, A desire and endeavour, to know and to do the Whole will of God, revealed in his Word.
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Euery word that wee haue vsed in this description, would be marked and considerd of.
Every word that we have used in this description, would be marked and considered of.
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First, I call it a desire, a firme and stedfast bending of the will and inclination of the heart, to the thing desired. First, I call it a desire, a firm and steadfast bending of the will and inclination of the heart, to the thing desired.
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For a good man must bee measured, and is by God accepted, more according to the desires of his heart,
For a good man must be measured, and is by God accepted, more according to the Desires of his heart,
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and the earnest propension and mouing of his soule, than according to the effect therof. In action he comes far short of what he should:
and the earnest propension and moving of his soul, than according to the Effect thereof. In actium he comes Far short of what he should:
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in the desire, purpose, carnest and sound inclination of his soule, he doth reach after the perfection required of him by God,
in the desire, purpose, carnest and found inclination of his soul, he does reach After the perfection required of him by God,
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and for this cause, is accepted and accounted in Christ, as if he were perfect.
and for this cause, is accepted and accounted in christ, as if he were perfect.
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Hee would be void of al sin, he would be rich in euery good work, he would haue euery thing within him,
He would be void of all since, he would be rich in every good work, he would have every thing within him,
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and euery thing that comes from him, perfectly conformable to the will of God, and acceptable to his Maiestie.
and every thing that comes from him, perfectly conformable to the will of God, and acceptable to his Majesty.
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In the depth of his soule these hearty wishes are found continually working; O that my wayes were directed to keepe thy statutes!
In the depth of his soul these hearty wishes Are found continually working; Oh that my ways were directed to keep thy statutes!
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O let mee not wander from thy commandements: I will runne the way of thy commandements:
O let me not wander from thy Commandments: I will run the Way of thy Commandments:
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I haue said, that I will keepe thy words: I will neuer forget thy precepts: I haue sworne and will performe it, that I will keepe thy righteous iudgements.
I have said, that I will keep thy words: I will never forget thy Precepts: I have sworn and will perform it, that I will keep thy righteous Judgments.
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I haue chosen the way of truth. I long for thy precepts: and many such like.I have chosen the Way of truth. I long for thy Precepts: and many such like.
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This is the disposition of his will, these the determinations, resolutions, conclusions of his soule;
This is the disposition of his will, these the determinations, resolutions, conclusions of his soul;
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thus hee saith to, and within himselfe, that doubtlesse he will depart from the pathes of wickednesse,
thus he Says to, and within himself, that doubtless he will depart from the paths of wickedness,
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and that hee will walke in the waies of righteousnes:
and that he will walk in the ways of righteousness:
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and thus is he busied in renewing and establishing the purposes of his soule, to walke with his God.
and thus is he busied in renewing and establishing the Purposes of his soul, to walk with his God.
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And though he find no meanes to performe according to his desire, yet still his desire standeth to the law of the Lord.
And though he find no means to perform according to his desire, yet still his desire Stands to the law of the Lord.
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And this desire being a true and setled desire, must needs be seconded with endeauour.
And this desire being a true and settled desire, must needs be seconded with endeavour.
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It is not a poore, faint, sluggish, wishing and woulding, by which a man (as it were betwixt sleeping and waking) doth thinke, twere well if I did,
It is not a poor, faint, sluggish, wishing and woulding, by which a man (as it were betwixt sleeping and waking) does think, it well if I did,
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and sure I will, and I would if I could, as a sluggard lieth stretched in his bed,
and sure I will, and I would if I could, as a sluggard lies stretched in his Bed,
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and faintly wisheth, O that I could arise!
and faintly wishes, Oh that I could arise!
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It is not (I say) such a feeble, powerlesse, auert, desire, as this (which is but (as one would say) the tenth part of the consent of the will, to the thing willed):
It is not (I say) such a feeble, powerless, avert, desire, as this (which is but (as one would say) the tenth part of the consent of the will, to the thing willed):
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but it is a desire so mighty, and effectuall, as doth bring forth an endeauour. It makes a man put forth himselfe, to essect the thing desired.
but it is a desire so mighty, and effectual, as does bring forth an endeavour. It makes a man put forth himself, to essect the thing desired.
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Hee wisheth to obey, as a resolute souldiour wisheth victory, so as he will fight for it,
He wishes to obey, as a resolute soldier wishes victory, so as he will fight for it,
pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi, c-acp dt j n1 vvz n1, av c-acp pns31 vmb vvi p-acp pn31,
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and draw his weapon, and meete his enemy in the face, and hazard limme and life,
and draw his weapon, and meet his enemy in the face, and hazard limb and life,
cc vvi po31 n1, cc vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt n1, cc vvi n1 cc n1,
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and giue and receiue blowes, and leaue nothing vndone, that his wit serues him to thinke of, for the atchieuement of victory.
and give and receive blows, and leave nothing undone, that his wit serves him to think of, for the Achievement of victory.
cc vvi cc vvi n2, cc vvb pix vvn, cst po31 n1 vvz pno31 pc-acp vvi pp-f, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1.
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A coward also would faine diuide the spoile, and feede himselfe with the fatnesse of a good booty:
A coward also would feign divide the spoil, and feed himself with the fatness of a good booty:
dt n1 av vmd av-j vvi dt n1, cc vvi px31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1:
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but his wishes do not dispearce themselues into his hands and legges, nor stirre vp his spirits and his limmes to be entring battaile,
but his wishes do not dispearce themselves into his hands and legs, nor stir up his spirits and his limbs to be entering battle,
cc-acp po31 n2 vdb xx vvi px32 p-acp po31 n2 cc n2, ccx vvi a-acp po31 n2 cc po31 n2 pc-acp vbi vvg n1,
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and to ioyne hand to hand with the foe:
and to join hand to hand with the foe:
cc pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1:
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so a good mans desire of obedience, sets his head, and heart, and hand on worke, to the attainement of obedience. He thinkes;
so a good men desire of Obedience, sets his head, and heart, and hand on work, to the attainment of Obedience. He thinks;
av dt j ng1 n1 pp-f n1, vvz po31 n1, cc n1, cc n1 p-acp n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. pns31 vvz;
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Ah that I could be good according to Gods commandement! And further hee thinketh;
Ah that I could be good according to God's Commandment! And further he Thinketh;
uh cst pns11 vmd vbi j vvg p-acp ng1 n1! cc av-jc pns31 vvz;
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What may I doe to get power against such a sinne? to attaine strength to doe such duties? And when hee sees what is to be done, he sets about it, he calles vpon himselfe, he calles vpon God, he vrgeth his owne heart, hee entreates the Lord Iesus for helpe, he blames himselfe, hee condemnes himselfe, hee inforceth vpon himselfe the remembrance of Gods commandements, Gods iudgements, Gods promises,
What may I do to get power against such a sin? to attain strength to do such duties? And when he sees what is to be done, he sets about it, he calls upon himself, he calls upon God, he urges his own heart, he entreats the Lord Iesus for help, he blames himself, he condemns himself, he enforceth upon himself the remembrance of God's Commandments, God's Judgments, God's promises,
q-crq vmb pns11 vdi pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp d dt n1? pc-acp vvi n1 pc-acp vdi d n2? cc c-crq pns31 vvz r-crq vbz pc-acp vbi vdn, pns31 vvz p-acp pn31, pns31 vvz p-acp px31, pns31 vvz p-acp np1, pns31 vvz po31 d n1, pns31 vvz dt n1 np1 p-acp n1, pns31 vvz px31, pns31 vvz px31, pns31 vvz p-acp px31 dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2, n2 n2, npg1 n2,
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and as Dauid saith, he lifts vp his hands to the Law of God which hee hath loued.
and as David Says, he lifts up his hands to the Law of God which he hath loved.
cc c-acp np1 vvz, pns31 vvz a-acp po31 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 r-crq pns31 vhz vvn.
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He is busie in labouring to obey, and a man that liues with him, may euen perceiue in him,
He is busy in labouring to obey, and a man that lives with him, may even perceive in him,
pns31 vbz j p-acp vvg pc-acp vvi, cc dt n1 cst vvz p-acp pno31, vmb av-j vvi p-acp pno31,
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and he, in himselfe, a strift this way.
and he, in himself, a strift this Way.
cc pns31, p-acp px31, dt n1 d n1.
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For in truth as there is a great difference betwixt lusting to be rich, and labouring for wealth:
For in truth as there is a great difference betwixt lusting to be rich, and labouring for wealth:
p-acp p-acp n1 c-acp pc-acp vbz dt j n1 p-acp j-vvg pc-acp vbi j, cc vvg p-acp n1:
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so betwixt a bare lusting to be good, and endeauouring after goodnesse.
so betwixt a bore lusting to be good, and endeavouring After Goodness.
av p-acp dt j j-vvg pc-acp vbi j, cc vvg p-acp n1.
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The sluggard would bee content to take wealth, if he could find it vnder his foote,
The sluggard would be content to take wealth, if he could find it under his foot,
dt n1 vmd vbi j pc-acp vvi n1, cs pns31 vmd vvi pn31 p-acp po31 n1,
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or if with little adoe hee could entreat it to fall into his lap;
or if with little ado he could entreat it to fallen into his lap;
cc cs p-acp j n1 pns31 vmd vvi pn31 pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1;
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yea, sometimes when hee wants money, or cloathes, or foode, and is pinched with neede, hee hath a kind of angry eagernesse after it,
yea, sometime when he Wants money, or clothes, or food, and is pinched with need, he hath a kind of angry eagerness After it,
uh, av c-crq pns31 vvz n1, cc n2, cc n1, cc vbz vvn p-acp n1, pns31 vhz dt n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp pn31,
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and hee would as leife as his life, haue so good a liuing as his neighbour hath:
and he would as leife as his life, have so good a living as his neighbour hath:
cc pns31 vmd c-acp av-j c-acp po31 n1, vhb av j dt n-vvg p-acp po31 n1 vhz:
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but hee cannot shake off sleepe in a cold morning, hee can endure no sweates:
but he cannot shake off sleep in a cold morning, he can endure no sweats:
cc-acp pns31 vmbx vvi a-acp n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1, pns31 vmb vvi dx n2:
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hee can endure no sweate, he loues not to rise betimes, and set to worke, he cannot trauell, he cannot take paines. Not so the good husband;
he can endure no sweat, he loves not to rise betimes, and Set to work, he cannot travel, he cannot take pains. Not so the good husband;
uh vmb vvi dx n1, pns31 vvz xx pc-acp vvi av, cc vvd pc-acp vvi, pns31 vmbx vvi, pns31 vmbx vvi n2. xx av dt j n1;
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for he thinkes of his businesse, whither he may goe, what he may doe, what times he must obserue for the getting of a shilling;
for he thinks of his business, whither he may go, what he may do, what times he must observe for the getting of a shilling;
c-acp pns31 vvz pp-f po31 n1, c-crq pns31 vmb vvi, r-crq pns31 vmb vdi, r-crq n2 pns31 vmb vvi p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1;
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and accordingly takes those times, dispatcheth those businesses, and goes to such places;
and accordingly Takes those times, dispatcheth those businesses, and Goes to such places;
cc av-vvg vvz d n2, vvz d n2, cc vvz p-acp d n2;
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and neyther heate, nor cold, nor wet, nor dry, nor night, nor darkenesse shall hinder him,
and neither heat, nor cold, nor wet, nor dry, nor night, nor darkness shall hinder him,
cc dx n1, ccx j-jn, ccx j, ccx j, ccx n1, ccx n1 vmb vvi pno31,
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but he will goe forward with those things, which are requisite for his thriuing.
but he will go forward with those things, which Are requisite for his thriving.
cc-acp pns31 vmb vvi av-j p-acp d n2, r-crq vbr j p-acp po31 j-vvg.
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Euen so the foolish man sometimes, could find in his heart to leaue such a sinne,
Eve so the foolish man sometime, could find in his heart to leave such a sin,
np1 av dt j n1 av, vmd vvi p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vvi d dt n1,
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and to doe such good duties.
and to do such good duties.
cc pc-acp vdi d j n2.
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O it were very well if he had such vertues, and were rid of such vices!
O it were very well if he had such Virtues, and were rid of such vices!
sy pn31 vbdr av av cs pns31 vhd d n2, cc vbdr vvn pp-f d n2!
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and what a good turne had hee, if he could doe, as such and such:
and what a good turn had he, if he could do, as such and such:
cc q-crq dt j n1 vhd pns31, cs pns31 vmd vdi, c-acp d cc d:
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and in a twinge of his conscience, or in a fit, when he is told of heauen, hee could bee content to leape out of his skin to get heauen,
and in a twinge of his conscience, or in a fit, when he is told of heaven, he could be content to leap out of his skin to get heaven,
cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc p-acp dt j, c-crq pns31 vbz vvn pp-f n1, pns31 vmd vbi j pc-acp vvi av pp-f po31 n1 pc-acp vvi n1,
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and to get out of hell:
and to get out of hell:
cc pc-acp vvi av pp-f n1:
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but after his fit is ouer, he cannot away with this confessing of his sinnes in secret, with this rending of his soule, with this earnest contending with God,
but After his fit is over, he cannot away with this confessing of his Sins in secret, with this rending of his soul, with this earnest contending with God,
cc-acp p-acp po31 n1 vbz a-acp, pns31 vmbx av p-acp d vvg pp-f po31 n2 p-acp j-jn, p-acp d j-vvg pp-f po31 n1, p-acp d n1 vvg p-acp np1,
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and with this crossing of his owne nature, and fighting against the lusts of his flesh,
and with this crossing of his own nature, and fighting against the Lustiest of his Flesh,
cc p-acp d vvg pp-f po31 d n1, cc vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1,
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euen with this labouring for the righteousnesse of God aboue all things.
even with this labouring for the righteousness of God above all things.
av p-acp d vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d n2.
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But the Christian stands otherwise affected, he museth of the way and meanes of getting grace, he thinketh seriously what is to be done,
But the Christian Stands otherwise affected, he museth of the Way and means of getting grace, he Thinketh seriously what is to be done,
p-acp dt njp vvz av vvn, pns31 vvz pp-f dt n1 cc n2 pp-f vvg n1, pns31 vvz av-j r-crq vbz pc-acp vbi vdn,
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for the beating downe of such a vice, and building vp of such a vertue:
for the beating down of such a vice, and building up of such a virtue:
c-acp dt n-vvg a-acp pp-f d dt n1, cc vvg a-acp pp-f d dt n1:
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hee beateth vpon his owne heart, all such reasons as hee can bring, to fix his will in a resolution of doing good, leauing euill;
he beats upon his own heart, all such Reasons as he can bring, to fix his will in a resolution of doing good, leaving evil;
pns31 vvz p-acp po31 d n1, d d n2 c-acp pns31 vmb vvi, pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f vdg j, vvg j-jn;
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hee taketh paines with calling hard vpon God; takes paines in checking and controling, in prouoking and stirring vp himselfe;
he Takes pains with calling hard upon God; Takes pains in checking and controlling, in provoking and stirring up himself;
pns31 vvz n2 p-acp vvg j p-acp np1; vvz n2 p-acp vvg cc vvg, p-acp vvg cc vvg p-acp px31;
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in labouring to lament and bewayle, to hate and detest his sinne; and to worke in himselfe earnest sorrow, and sound griefe for sinne;
in labouring to lament and bewail, to hate and detest his sin; and to work in himself earnest sorrow, and found grief for sin;
p-acp vvg pc-acp vvi cc vvi, pc-acp vvi cc vvi po31 n1; cc pc-acp vvi p-acp px31 j n1, cc j n1 p-acp n1;
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and thinkes not much, euen to weary and toyle himselfe in these spirituall labours.
and thinks not much, even to weary and toil himself in these spiritual labours.
cc vvz xx av-d, av p-acp j cc vvi px31 p-acp d j n2.
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Hee plowes his heart, hee sowes in the Word, be seekes for showres of grace, hee weedes his heart, hee breakes the clods of his heart.
He plows his heart, he sows in the Word, be seeks for showers of grace, he weeds his heart, he breaks the clods of his heart.
pns31 n2 po31 n1, pns31 n2 p-acp dt n1, vbb vvz p-acp n2 pp-f n1, pns31 n2 po31 n1, pns31 vvz dt n2 pp-f po31 n1.
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Thus he sets himselfe to taske, and is a right husbandman in his owne soule.
Thus he sets himself to task, and is a right husbandman in his own soul.
av pns31 vvz px31 p-acp n1, cc vbz dt j-jn n1 p-acp po31 d n1.
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Further, the thing about which his desires and endeauours are conuersant, is the will of God reuealed in his Word:
Further, the thing about which his Desires and endeavours Are conversant, is the will of God revealed in his Word:
jc, dt n1 p-acp r-crq po31 n2 cc n2 vbr j, vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp po31 n1:
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not the will of men, not the secret and hidden will of GOD, nor a supposed imaginary will of God;
not the will of men, not the secret and hidden will of GOD, nor a supposed imaginary will of God;
xx dt n1 pp-f n2, xx dt j-jn cc j-vvn n1 pp-f np1, ccx dt j-vvn j n1 pp-f np1;
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but that selfe-same will of God, which is deliuered vnto him in the writings of the Prophets and Apostles:
but that selfsame will of God, which is Delivered unto him in the writings of the prophets and Apostles:
cc-acp cst d n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vbz vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n2 cc n2:
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for so saith Dauid, His delight is in the Law of God.
for so Says David, His delight is in the Law of God.
c-acp av vvz np1, po31 n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1.
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And againe, Thy word is a Lanthorne to my feet, and a light to my paths. And again, Thy word is a Lanthorn to my feet, and a Light to my paths.
cc av, po21 n1 vbz dt n1 p-acp po11 n2, cc dt n1 p-acp po11 n2.
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He lookes to that which is reuealed, and desires to be wise, according to that which is written, and not aboue it:
He looks to that which is revealed, and Desires to be wise, according to that which is written, and not above it:
pns31 vvz p-acp d r-crq vbz vvn, cc vvz pc-acp vbi j, vvg p-acp d r-crq vbz vvn, cc xx p-acp pn31:
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his desires and labours are limited by the manifestation of Gods will.
his Desires and labours Are limited by the manifestation of God's will.
po31 n2 cc n2 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1.
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In things tendred to the thoughts of his mind, hee demaundeth how it is written? and how doe I reade? so farre (and no further) stooping,
In things tendered to the thoughts of his mind, he demandeth how it is written? and how do I read? so Far (and no further) stooping,
p-acp n2 vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, pns31 vvz c-crq pn31 vbz vvn? cc q-crq vdb pns11 vvi? av av-j (cc dx jc) vvg,
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and yeelding, as he findeth diuine authority, with Propheticall and Apostolicall testimony, to call for yeeldance.
and yielding, as he finds divine Authority, with Prophetical and Apostolical testimony, to call for yeeldance.
cc vvg, c-acp pns31 vvz j-jn n1, p-acp j cc j n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp n1.
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I haue walked in thy truth, saith Dauid. He knowes, that what the Lord hath commended to his Church, by those principall Pastours of his Church, the Prophets and Apostles, that is Gods truth;
I have walked in thy truth, Says David. He knows, that what the Lord hath commended to his Church, by those principal Pastors of his Church, the prophets and Apostles, that is God's truth;
pns11 vhb vvn p-acp po21 n1, vvz np1. pns31 vvz, cst r-crq dt n1 vhz vvn p-acp po31 n1, p-acp d j-jn ng1 pp-f po31 n1, dt n2 cc n2, cst vbz npg1 n1;
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and therefore he subdues his reason and affections vnto it.
and Therefore he subdues his reason and affections unto it.
cc av pns31 vvz po31 n1 cc n2 p-acp pn31.
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But if any man will bring any thing to him, and presse it as necessary to saluation, which hath not the stampe of diuine inspiration;
But if any man will bring any thing to him, and press it as necessary to salvation, which hath not the stamp of divine inspiration;
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he knowes not how to submit his conscience to such basenesse, as to yeeld it selfe to any other,
he knows not how to submit his conscience to such baseness, as to yield it self to any other,
pns31 vvz xx c-crq pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp d n1, c-acp pc-acp vvi pn31 n1 p-acp d n-jn,
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than the royall soueraignty of the Lord of Lords, and King of Kings; like a right good subiect, and withall noble and ingenuous:
than the royal sovereignty of the Lord of lords, and King of Kings; like a right good Subject, and withal noble and ingenuous:
cs dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n2, cc n1 pp-f n2; av-j dt j-jn j n-jn, cc av j cc j:
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that as he cannot be induced to with-draw his necke from his Princes yoke, so can he by no meanes indure the burden of an vsurpers Scepter;
that as he cannot be induced to withdraw his neck from his Princes yoke, so can he by no means endure the burden of an usurper's Sceptre;
cst c-acp pns31 vmbx vbi vvn pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp po31 ng1 n1, av vmb pns31 p-acp dx n2 vvi dt n1 pp-f dt ng1 n1;
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and therefore he had rather die with the honorable liberty of a subiect of the Lord,
and Therefore he had rather die with the honourable liberty of a Subject of the Lord,
cc av pns31 vhd av-c vvi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n-jn pp-f dt n1,
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than liue a slaue, inthralled to the tyranny of an vsurping creature. Now this will of God he striueth both to know, and also to doe.
than live a slave, enthralled to the tyranny of an usurping creature. Now this will of God he strives both to know, and also to do.
cs vvi dt n1, vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvg n1. av d n1 pp-f np1 pns31 vvz d pc-acp vvi, cc av pc-acp vdi.
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Not to know alone, nor to doe alone, but to know and doe both: euen to doe out of know ledge, is the marke that his indeuours aime at.
Not to know alone, nor to do alone, but to know and do both: even to do out of know ledge, is the mark that his endeavours aim At.
xx pc-acp vvi av-j, ccx pc-acp vdi j, cc-acp pc-acp vvi cc vdb av-d: av pc-acp vdi av pp-f vvb n1, vbz dt n1 cst po31 n2 vvb p-acp.
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An hypocrite separates these two things; hee would know, but regardeth not to practise; he admits GODS Word into his head willingly, and with applause in most things;
an hypocrite separates these two things; he would know, but Regardeth not to practise; he admits GOD'S Word into his head willingly, and with applause in most things;
dt n1 vvz d crd n2; pns31 vmd vvi, cc-acp vvz xx pc-acp vvi; pns31 vvz npg1 n1 p-acp po31 n1 av-j, cc p-acp n1 p-acp ds n2;
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but into his heart, and into his life hee doth not admit it.
but into his heart, and into his life he does not admit it.
cc-acp p-acp po31 n1, cc p-acp po31 n1 pns31 vdz xx vvi pn31.
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Neyther doth he therefore study to vnderstand, that he may bee ruled by the light hee hath gotten,
Neither does he Therefore study to understand, that he may be ruled by the Light he hath got,
av-dx vdz pns31 av vvi pc-acp vvi, cst pns31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pns31 vhz vvn,
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but alone, that he may make himselfe a teacher of others, or a carper at others,
but alone, that he may make himself a teacher of Others, or a carper At Others,
cc-acp av-j, cst pns31 vmb vvi px31 dt n1 pp-f n2-jn, cc dt n1 p-acp n2-jn,
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and a well applauded discourser before others.
and a well applauded discourser before Others.
cc dt av vvd n1 p-acp n2-jn.
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He hath lame feete, though hee haue a seeing eye, and neuer cares to goe, where hee sees his duety leadeth him. Thus the forward dissembler;
He hath lame feet, though he have a seeing eye, and never Cares to go, where he sees his duty leads him. Thus the forward dissembler;
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and quite contrarily, the ordinary formall man, he seemeth to be all for doing, and doing, little caring to know or vnderstand;
and quite contrarily, the ordinary formal man, he seems to be all for doing, and doing, little caring to know or understand;
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as if a man should talke of dispatching his worke in the darke without a candle, doubtlesse this worke would be but bunglingly performed:
as if a man should talk of dispatching his work in the dark without a candle, doubtless this work would be but bunglingly performed:
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but the Christian desireth to rectifie his life by knowledge, to guide his feete by his eye,
but the Christian Desires to rectify his life by knowledge, to guide his feet by his eye,
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and his eye by the lanthorne of the Word, that so hee may neither haue a fruitlesse knowledge,
and his eye by the lanthorn of the Word, that so he may neither have a fruitless knowledge,
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nor a blinde practise, but may attaine the blessing that our Sauiour pronounceth, saying; Now you know these things, happy are ye if you do them.
nor a blind practice, but may attain the blessing that our Saviour pronounceth, saying; Now you know these things, happy Are you if you do them.
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And this is the matter of a good life, a setled will and endeauour to know,
And this is the matter of a good life, a settled will and endeavour to know,
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and doe the will of God, set downe in Scriptures.
and do the will of God, Set down in Scriptures.
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Let vs acquaint you with the moouing cause thereof, which must bee the loue of God in Christ, according as our Sauiour himselfe assureth vs, saying;
Let us acquaint you with the moving cause thereof, which must be the love of God in christ, according as our Saviour himself assureth us, saying;
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If yee loue me keepe my commandements. In like maner the Apostle telling vs, that faith must worke by loue;If ye love me keep my Commandments. In like manner the Apostle telling us, that faith must work by love;
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and saying of himselfe, that the loue of God constrayned him to preach the Gospell: for thus did he iudge, that seeing one died for al, therefore all were dead; and saying of himself, that the love of God constrained him to preach the Gospel: for thus did he judge, that seeing one died for all, Therefore all were dead;
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and that hee dyed for all, that they which liue, should hereafter liue, not to themselues,
and that he died for all, that they which live, should hereafter live, not to themselves,
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but to him that dyed for them.
but to him that died for them.
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The holy Ghost at what time it incorporateth the Christian into Christs body, and maketh him a true branch of this Vine, doth ground in his soule a setled and firme perswasion, of the vnspeakeable loue of God vnto him, in Christ his Mcdiatour.
The holy Ghost At what time it Incorporateth the Christian into Christ body, and makes him a true branch of this Vine, does ground in his soul a settled and firm persuasion, of the unspeakable love of God unto him, in christ his Mcdiatour.
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And though he haue not alwaies a sence of this loue, yet the perswasion of it, doth alwayes take such deepe roote in him, that it euidently shewes it selfe, in drawing his soule to be one with God, making his heart still to hang towards him,
And though he have not always a sense of this love, yet the persuasion of it, does always take such deep root in him, that it evidently shows it self, in drawing his soul to be one with God, making his heart still to hang towards him,
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and to bee affected with great good will vnto him. Now loue is an affection, that tendeth to vnite the things loued;
and to be affected with great good will unto him. Now love is an affection, that tendeth to unite the things loved;
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and because there can be none vnion betwixt the Creature and the Creator, vnlesse the Creature do euen resigne and yeeld vp his will to Gods will, to bee carried, mooued, and guided by it:
and Because there can be none Union betwixt the Creature and the Creator, unless the Creature do even resign and yield up his will to God's will, to be carried, moved, and guided by it:
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hence it is, that the soule louing God, must needs subiect its will vnto him;
hence it is, that the soul loving God, must needs Subject its will unto him;
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and therefore be carefull to know and do his will, because it is his will, that he should so endeuour to know and doe.
and Therefore be careful to know and do his will, Because it is his will, that he should so endeavour to know and do.
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And so is the Christian heart allured forward to obedience: for wee loue God, because he loued vs first, faith the Apostle;
And so is the Christian heart allured forward to Obedience: for we love God, Because he loved us First, faith the Apostle;
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and then must our loue needs bring foorth this obedience.
and then must our love needs bring forth this Obedience.
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And this thing is of so absolute necessitie, in the point of good liuing, that without it, no seeming goodnesse can bee acceptable vnto GOD.
And this thing is of so absolute necessity, in the point of good living, that without it, no seeming Goodness can be acceptable unto GOD.
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For so we haue the Apostle plainly affirming vnto vs, that though a man giue his body to be burned; For so we have the Apostle plainly affirming unto us, that though a man give his body to be burned;
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and though he giue all his substance to the poore, yet if he haue not loue, all is of no worth or reckoning.
and though he give all his substance to the poor, yet if he have not love, all is of no worth or reckoning.
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Whatsoeuer therefore doth not arise out of his fountaine, and grow from this roote, it is not to bee called fruit,
Whatsoever Therefore does not arise out of his fountain, and grow from this root, it is not to be called fruit,
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vnlesse you will meane rotten and worme caten fruit.
unless you will mean rotten and worm Caten fruit.
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And we may say assuredly, that vnlesse the thing inducing vs to the care of knowing and doing Gods will, bee a deare and hearty affection which wee beare in our soules to him, out of a perswasion that we haue, of the great and tender compassion that hee bare vnto vs in Christ,
And we may say assuredly, that unless the thing inducing us to the care of knowing and doing God's will, be a deer and hearty affection which we bear in our Souls to him, out of a persuasion that we have, of the great and tender compassion that he bore unto us in christ,
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and an apprehension of the infinite riches of his grace and wisedome, shewed in his Sonne;
and an apprehension of the infinite riches of his grace and Wisdom, showed in his Son;
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our indeauour is not accepted, neyther can be called holy.
our endeavour is not accepted, neither can be called holy.
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But the people of GOD, doe find themselues so linked and tied vnto God, in regard of that, his most wise, gracious,
But the people of GOD, do find themselves so linked and tied unto God, in regard of that, his most wise, gracious,
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and fauourable dealing with them in his sonne, and those insinite excellencies, which from the sight of this goodnesse, they begin to discerne in him;
and favourable dealing with them in his son, and those Infinite excellencies, which from the sighed of this Goodness, they begin to discern in him;
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that out of the sweete and gentle motions of this loue, they are fully resolued to obey him.
that out of the sweet and gentle motions of this love, they Are Fully resolved to obey him.
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Thus there is a joynt operation of faith, and loue in their obedience, it being vtterly impossible, that the creature should loue God,
Thus there is a joint operation of faith, and love in their Obedience, it being utterly impossible, that the creature should love God,
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but out of some true perswasion of Gods loue to him. Wherefore how godly or good soeuer any mans life be, in shew and appearance;
but out of Some true persuasion of God's love to him. Wherefore how godly or good soever any men life be, in show and appearance;
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if the maine motiue to that goodnesse bee the loue of men alone, or the loue of himselfe,
if the main motive to that Goodness be the love of men alone, or the love of himself,
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or any such like, and not the loue of God, springing from an inward, and grounded apprehension of Gods grace towards him, in the face of Christ;
or any such like, and not the love of God, springing from an inward, and grounded apprehension of God's grace towards him, in the face of christ;
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it is not to be called Goodnesse indeed, neither is so in Gods account. Let vs instance in one or two particulars.
it is not to be called goodness indeed, neither is so in God's account. Let us instance in one or two particulars.
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A man meeting with a miserable person, is liberall towards him with money for his reliefe.
A man meeting with a miserable person, is liberal towards him with money for his relief.
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The thing that induced him thereto, was the entreaty of the party, or a kind of naturall compassion,
The thing that induced him thereto, was the entreaty of the party, or a kind of natural compassion,
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or the labour of some friend:
or the labour of Some friend:
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but he neuer considered, that God (who so infinitely loued him, as to make his onely Sonne poore, that hee might be made rich) hath required such duties of loue and bounty at his hands, towards his brethren for his sake;
but he never considered, that God (who so infinitely loved him, as to make his only Son poor, that he might be made rich) hath required such duties of love and bounty At his hands, towards his brothers for his sake;
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neyther did prouoke and stirre vp himselfe to exercise this bounty, with lifting vp his mind to Gods commandement and good pleasure,
neither did provoke and stir up himself to exercise this bounty, with lifting up his mind to God's Commandment and good pleasure,
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and to the goodnesse and kindnesse of God towards him (to whom it were a shame of all shames for him to deny so small a matter,
and to the Goodness and kindness of God towards him (to whom it were a shame of all shames for him to deny so small a matter,
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as the bestowing of a little pittance of his owne wealth at his appoyntment). This almes-deed, this act of liberalitie, is not a fruit of piety;
as the bestowing of a little pittance of his own wealth At his appointment). This alms-deed, this act of liberality, is not a fruit of piety;
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it is not a fruit of Faith, it is not a fruit of Christianity, it is not in him,
it is not a fruit of Faith, it is not a fruit of Christianity, it is not in him,
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and to him a good deede, or an act of obodience to the Lord:
and to him a good deed, or an act of obodience to the Lord:
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but another meeting with the like person, is pronoked by the forenamed meditations, to helpe and comfort him,
but Another meeting with the like person, is pronoked by the forenamed meditations, to help and Comfort him,
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and by the stirring of such thoughts in his mind, hath his heart inclined to giue him what hee needeth:
and by the stirring of such thoughts in his mind, hath his heart inclined to give him what he needs:
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or if the sodainenesse of their meeting, or some other like occasion, cause, that hee hath not these thoughts presently stirring in his minde,
or if the sodainenesse of their meeting, or Some other like occasion, cause, that he hath not these thoughts presently stirring in his mind,
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yet they haue been in him often before, to beget in him an habite of liberality:
yet they have been in him often before, to beget in him an habit of liberality:
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this now is a fruit of grace, this is to bring forth fruit in Christ, this is a true good worke,
this now is a fruit of grace, this is to bring forth fruit in christ, this is a true good work,
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and such as God himselfe accepteth, and accounteth good.
and such as God himself Accepteth, and accounteth good.
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So in going to Church to heare the Word, or to receiue the Sacraments, in labouring in a mans calling, in doing of iustice,
So in going to Church to hear the Word, or to receive the Sacraments, in labouring in a men calling, in doing of Justice,
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and in all other particular points of goodnesse;
and in all other particular points of Goodness;
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if we be not moued to these by loue to God, in obedience to his Commandement, out of faith to his gradious promises in Christ,
if we be not moved to these by love to God, in Obedience to his Commandment, out of faith to his gradious promises in christ,
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but by considerations taken meerely from our selues, whether in regard of the present life,
but by considerations taken merely from our selves, whither in regard of the present life,
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or that that is to come, we cannot say, that wee be fruitfull branches, neither doe wee indeed serue God in such duties:
or that that is to come, we cannot say, that we be fruitful branches, neither do we indeed serve God in such duties:
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but when our minde doth lift it selfe vp to God, and by the consideration of his good will and pleasure, doth stirre vp it selfe to doe good,
but when our mind does lift it self up to God, and by the consideration of his good will and pleasure, does stir up it self to do good,
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because wee know, hee would haue it to be done;
Because we know, he would have it to be done;
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whom we so loue, that we cannot but desire, that his will should be satis fied and accomplished (for he that loueth any person, doth also carefully binde himselfe, to fulfill his will whom he loueth;
whom we so love, that we cannot but desire, that his will should be satis fied and accomplished (for he that loves any person, does also carefully bind himself, to fulfil his will whom he loves;
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vnlesse his will be to haue that done, which would be for his owne hurt, which can neuer befall the Lord of heauen,
unless his will be to have that done, which would be for his own hurt, which can never befall the Lord of heaven,
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because of his perfect and infinite wisedome): when (I say) our mindes do thus stirre vp themselues to doe good,
Because of his perfect and infinite Wisdom): when (I say) our minds do thus stir up themselves to do good,
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or auoyde euill, then doe wee truly serue God, and this is such obedience, as God doth take pleasure in,
or avoid evil, then do we truly serve God, and this is such Obedience, as God does take pleasure in,
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as it were in grapes of good taste, that grow vpon the Vine of his owne planting.
as it were in grapes of good taste, that grow upon the Vine of his own planting.
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Furthermore, the end of our doing Gods will, must be Gods glory, or (which is all one) that wee may please him;
Furthermore, the end of our doing God's will, must be God's glory, or (which is all one) that we may please him;
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for in seeking to please him, wee glorifie him: and these two things are alwayes coincident. So the Apostle directeth, saying;
for in seeking to please him, we Glorify him: and these two things Are always coincident. So the Apostle directeth, saying;
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Whatsoener you do, let all be done to the glorie of God. And againe, That we may be to the praise of his glorie. Whatsoener you do, let all be done to the glory of God. And again, That we may be to the praise of his glory.
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And againe, You haue receiued of vs, how ye ought to walke and to please God.
And again, You have received of us, how you ought to walk and to please God.
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The maine scope and drift you see, of all our actions must be this, that we may doe that which is good in Gods fight,
The main scope and drift you see, of all our actions must be this, that we may do that which is good in God's fight,
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and so content and satisfie him, and witnesse our high and honourable esteeme of him, and testifie our acknowledgement of his infinite and incomparable excellencies.
and so content and satisfy him, and witness our high and honourable esteem of him, and testify our acknowledgement of his infinite and incomparable excellencies.
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The principall thing that must stand before our eyes, alluring and inuiting vs to the aforenamed care, of doing and knowing the will of God, must be this, that wee may honour and please our Maker.
The principal thing that must stand before our eyes, alluring and inviting us to the aforenamed care, of doing and knowing the will of God, must be this, that we may honour and please our Maker.
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Not to please men, not to winne fauour, credit, wealth in the world; nay, nor to get eternall happines to our selues:
Not to please men, not to win favour, credit, wealth in the world; nay, nor to get Eternal happiness to our selves:
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none of all these (I say) must be the chiefe scope of our obedience,
none of all these (I say) must be the chief scope of our Obedience,
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but that wee may bring some honour to him, to whose honour all his creatures ought, in reason, to addict themselues,
but that we may bring Some honour to him, to whose honour all his creatures ought, in reason, to addict themselves,
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and that wee might content him, whose content all things should seeke to worke, because all things are from him:
and that we might content him, whose content all things should seek to work, Because all things Are from him:
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for the Lord taketh pleasure in those that feare him; he desireth that the sinner should turne and liue;
for the Lord Takes pleasure in those that Fear him; he Desires that the sinner should turn and live;
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he wisheth, O that my people would hearken! their prayers be as incense in his sight;
he wishes, Oh that my people would harken! their Prayers be as incense in his sighed;
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their obedience, a sacrifice of a sweete smelling sauour; and their Almes-deede, an offering, with which hee is well pleased:
their Obedience, a sacrifice of a sweet smelling savour; and their Alms-deed, an offering, with which he is well pleased:
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and by doing of these things, and auoyding the contrary, is the Lord highly honored, in that hereby he is acknowledged to be the King of Kings, & Lord of Lords;
and by doing of these things, and avoiding the contrary, is the Lord highly honoured, in that hereby he is acknowledged to be the King of Kings, & Lord of lords;
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and we doe make profession of our esteeming him, the Soueraigne Lord and Commaunder of our selues, and of all creatures.
and we do make profession of our esteeming him, the Sovereign Lord and Commander of our selves, and of all creatures.
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And this is the very white (as it were), at which all our obedience must be leuelled.
And this is the very white (as it were), At which all our Obedience must be leveled.
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Not but that there are inferiour ends, respecting our selues, and our owne good, wherevpon we may looke,
Not but that there Are inferior ends, respecting our selves, and our own good, whereupon we may look,
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and by which we may be moued to doe good:
and by which we may be moved to do good:
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but the chiefe thing of all, and that which must sway vs most of all, must be this, that God may be pleased and honoured by vs. A man may lawfully purpose, to gratifie a friend in some good deeds, to procure some temporall benefit to himselfe by other good deeds;
but the chief thing of all, and that which must sway us most of all, must be this, that God may be pleased and honoured by us A man may lawfully purpose, to gratify a friend in Some good Deeds, to procure Some temporal benefit to himself by other good Deeds;
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and in all to further and worke out his owne saluation. But the maine and chiefe end, the vtmost, the vpshot of all the rest;
and in all to further and work out his own salvation. But the main and chief end, the utmost, the upshot of all the rest;
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that, that his mind must looke to, in, and aboue all the rest, and make more care of than all the rest,
that, that his mind must look to, in, and above all the rest, and make more care of than all the rest,
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and which must be of such power, that it would draw him to obedience; though all the rest were absent:
and which must be of such power, that it would draw him to Obedience; though all the rest were absent:
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this supreame and most potent end, must be the forenamed things, the pleasing and glorifying of God.
this supreme and most potent end, must be the forenamed things, the pleasing and glorifying of God.
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Euen as a good seruant, in doing his seruice to his Master, hopeth and purposeth to doe himselfe good, by being capable of his Masters bounty,
Eve as a good servant, in doing his service to his Master, Hopes and Purposes to do himself good, by being capable of his Masters bounty,
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and receiuing liberall wages from him, whom he knowes to be so good, that hee will not deale niggardly with any of his faithfull seruants:
and receiving liberal wages from him, whom he knows to be so good, that he will not deal niggardly with any of his faithful Servants:
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but the speciall thing he aimes at, is, that he may aduantage his Master, and please and content him, by doing his businesse:
but the special thing he aims At, is, that he may advantage his Master, and please and content him, by doing his business:
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for hee that doth chiefely aime at wages (in so much I meane, that were not that wages an attractiue, he would not do the seruice which he doth) cannot indeed be said so much to serue his master, as himself.
for he that does chiefly aim At wages (in so much I mean, that were not that wages an Attractive, he would not do the service which he does) cannot indeed be said so much to serve his master, as himself.
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So the seruants of God may, and do aime at their own eternall welfare, and at the obtaining of the blessings of GOD which hee hath promised:
So the Servants of God may, and do aim At their own Eternal welfare, and At the obtaining of the blessings of GOD which he hath promised:
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but there is an higher thing, and a further matter, at which they looke more directly,
but there is an higher thing, and a further matter, At which they look more directly,
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& whereto they bend their thoughts more specially, and that is the pleasing and magnifying of him their Lord and Master, whom they know to be so abundant in goodnesse, that hee is ready to bestow such happinesse vpon his seruants. So our Sauiour;
& whereto they bend their thoughts more specially, and that is the pleasing and magnifying of him their Lord and Master, whom they know to be so abundant in Goodness, that he is ready to bestow such happiness upon his Servants. So our Saviour;
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Father, glorifie thy Sonne, that thy Sonne may also glorifie thee. Loe, the first thing hee looked at, was the glory of his Father; Father, Glorify thy Son, that thy Son may also Glorify thee. Lo, the First thing he looked At, was the glory of his Father;
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and his owne glory was respected by him none otherwise, than as a fruit, or meanes of the glory which his Father should haue by him:
and his own glory was respected by him none otherwise, than as a fruit, or means of the glory which his Father should have by him:
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for so that is truly called the principall end, which of it selfe, though all the rest were set aside, would allure a man to doe a thing,
for so that is truly called the principal end, which of it self, though all the rest were Set aside, would allure a man to do a thing,
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although hee may perhaps the rather also worke, by the comming betwixt of some other inferiour and subordinate end:
although he may perhaps the rather also work, by the coming betwixt of Some other inferior and subordinate end:
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as the chiefe end of a trades-mans going to the faire or market, is to buy and sell,
as the chief end of a tradesman's going to the fair or market, is to buy and fell,
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though he may perhaps the more readily goe to meete some friend there; for his businesse would draw him thither, though his friend should not happily come thither.
though he may perhaps the more readily go to meet Some friend there; for his business would draw him thither, though his friend should not happily come thither.
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So ought the glory of God to carry so great a sway in our soules, that in regard of it chiefely, we doe as we doe in a godly conuersation;
So ought the glory of God to carry so great a sway in our Souls, that in regard of it chiefly, we do as we do in a godly Conversation;
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standing so resolued, that we would carry our selues in that holy manner, euen simply for the glory sake of GOD,
standing so resolved, that we would carry our selves in that holy manner, even simply for the glory sake of GOD,
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though our selues should not attaine happinesse thereby, although now that hee hath pleased inseparably to conioyne our felicitie and his owne glory, wee doe so much the rather,
though our selves should not attain happiness thereby, although now that he hath pleased inseparably to conjoin our felicity and his own glory, we do so much the rather,
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and so much the more willingly and thankefully performe such obedience vnto him.
and so much the more willingly and thankfully perform such Obedience unto him.
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But as for those worldly and base ends of credit, gaine, and the like, wee should euen quite and cleane neglect them;
But as for those worldly and base ends of credit, gain, and the like, we should even quite and clean neglect them;
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vnlesse it be so farre foorth alone, as they be referrable to that highest end, in that wee may be the better able to attayne that by meanes of them.
unless it be so Far forth alone, as they be referable to that highest end, in that we may be the better able to attain that by means of them.
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This is in very truth to deny our selues, and not to liue to our selues, but to liue to him:
This is in very truth to deny our selves, and not to live to our selves, but to live to him:
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and so wee ought (as it were) to forget our selues, and to sequester our thoughts from our selues, sending them vp swiftly and plentifully to him, who is infinitely better than our selues, and than all creatures:
and so we ought (as it were) to forget our selves, and to sequester our thoughts from our selves, sending them up swiftly and plentifully to him, who is infinitely better than our selves, and than all creatures:
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for what more reasonable, and equall, and conuenient, than that his glory should be preferred aboue all things, in whom,
for what more reasonable, and equal, and convenient, than that his glory should be preferred above all things, in whom,
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and from whom all things haue their beeing and continuance. And these be the causes of fruitfulnesse, the matter, motiue and end.
and from whom all things have their being and Continuance. And these be the Causes of fruitfulness, the matter, motive and end.
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It must further bee knowne by two properties, namely generality and constancy.
It must further be known by two properties, namely generality and constancy.
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The godly mans care of knowing and of doing, must reach to the whole reuealed will of GOD: as Dauid sayth; The godly men care of knowing and of doing, must reach to the Whole revealed will of GOD: as David say;
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I shall not be confounded, whilst I haue respect to all thy commandements. And the Prophet saith; Cast away all your transoressions: I shall not be confounded, while I have respect to all thy Commandments. And the Prophet Says; Cast away all your transoressions:
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for God is an absolute Soueraigne, and his will is a supreame will, that must guide vs in each thing, one as well as another.
for God is an absolute Sovereign, and his will is a supreme will, that must guide us in each thing, one as well as Another.
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It sufficeth not to yeeld vnto him in a few things, nor in all things, except one;
It Suffices not to yield unto him in a few things, nor in all things, except one;
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but vniuersally in all things, without any exception, must we submit our selues to him, in the desire and endeauour of our soules.
but universally in all things, without any exception, must we submit our selves to him, in the desire and endeavour of our Souls.
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A good man may bee ignorant of many things that God reuealeth, but he must be willing and ready to know his whole will.
A good man may be ignorant of many things that God Revealeth, but he must be willing and ready to know his Whole will.
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Hee may likewise come short of doing many things which hee knoweth;
He may likewise come short of doing many things which he Knoweth;
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but he must purpose, labour and striue to doe all things, that so hee may shew himselfe a true and absolute inferiour to the Lord.
but he must purpose, labour and strive to do all things, that so he may show himself a true and absolute inferior to the Lord.
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For God cannot in any thing be deceiued, or commaund amisse in any matter.
For God cannot in any thing be deceived, or command amiss in any matter.
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For men, it is lawfull to deny subiection to them in many things, because they may mistake and erre in many things,
For men, it is lawful to deny subjection to them in many things, Because they may mistake and err in many things,
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and because their power and authority is limited:
and Because their power and Authority is limited:
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but GODS will is without all restraint and limitation to be yeelded vnto, because he hath a full and perfect soueraignty ouer vs. And indeed no man is mooued by the loue of God,
but GOD'S will is without all restraint and limitation to be yielded unto, Because he hath a full and perfect sovereignty over us And indeed no man is moved by the love of God,
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or aymeth at his glory in any thing, vnlesse he be vniuersally obedient; so that is but a counterfeit obedience, which is not generall.
or aimeth At his glory in any thing, unless he be universally obedient; so that is but a counterfeit Obedience, which is not general.
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Here is no place left for picking or chusing, neither may we lawfully refuse his commaundement in any particular,
Here is no place left for picking or choosing, neither may we lawfully refuse his Commandment in any particular,
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but must say, as once the Israelites did;
but must say, as once the Israelites did;
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Whatsoeuer the Lord our God commaundeth, that will we doe. There is no sinne forbidden by GOD, Whatsoever the Lord our God commandeth, that will we do. There is no sin forbidden by GOD,
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but our resolution must be to leaue it; no duety commanded, but our resolution must be to doe it:
but our resolution must be to leave it; no duty commanded, but our resolution must be to do it:
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and when in any poynt wee faile, wee must euen condemne and chide our selues for fayling:
and when in any point we fail, we must even condemn and chide our selves for failing:
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labouring still after perfection, and praying for more and more strength to obey;
labouring still After perfection, and praying for more and more strength to obey;
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and it must be our greatest burden, and continuall griefe, that we cannot attain to fulnesse of knowledge and obedience.
and it must be our greatest burden, and continual grief, that we cannot attain to fullness of knowledge and Obedience.
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Agayne, constancy must accompany our obedience; we must not walk in this way for a spirt, a litle, now and then, and afterwards giue ouer:
Again, constancy must accompany our Obedience; we must not walk in this Way for a spirt, a little, now and then, and afterwards give over:
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but we must proceede in a settled course, without any giuing ouer, or desisting. A good man followeth goodnesse, as a Trades-man doth his trade;
but we must proceed in a settled course, without any giving over, or desisting. A good man follows Goodness, as a Tradesman does his trade;
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hee is at it, to day, and to morrow, and the third day, and all the dayes of his life:
he is At it, to day, and to morrow, and the third day, and all the days of his life:
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as Dauid saith, I will keepe them to the end.
as David Says, I will keep them to the end.
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And againe, I haue inclined mine heart to perfor me thy statutes alwayes, euen to the end. And again, I have inclined mine heart to perfor me thy statutes always, even to the end.
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And, Blessed is the man, whose meditation is in the Law of God day and night.
And, Blessed is the man, whose meditation is in the Law of God day and night.
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The most painefull labourer hath now and then a fit at play, and sometimes hee meeteth with an holy-day:
The most painful labourer hath now and then a fit At play, and sometime he meeteth with an holiday:
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but vsually (though not still with the like intention of paines, yet in a setled course) he is found in doing his worke and busines.
but usually (though not still with the like intention of pains, yet in a settled course) he is found in doing his work and business.
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So a Christian man is not alwayes a like earnest;
So a Christian man is not always a like earnest;
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yea, sometimes he makes indeed an holy-day, or a loytering idle day (for which hee doth well shent himselfe afterwards),
yea, sometime he makes indeed an holiday, or a loitering idle day (for which he does well shent himself afterwards),
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but yet vsually and in a stedfast course he followes after goodnesse, and is still still applying this great and necessary worke of a godly life:
but yet usually and in a steadfast course he follows After Goodness, and is still still applying this great and necessary work of a godly life:
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for God who hath appointed him this taske, doth not allow him any discontinuance.
for God who hath appointed him this task, does not allow him any discontinuance.
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And this is fruitfulnes, or a good life, when a man, out of a perswasion of Gods tender loue vnto him in Iesus Christ, doth intertaine in his soule such an carnest and hearty loue vnto God,
And this is fruitfulness, or a good life, when a man, out of a persuasion of God's tender love unto him in Iesus christ, does entertain in his soul such an carnest and hearty love unto God,
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as maketh him carefull to please and honour him, by continuall striuing to know what is his good, holy and acceptable will,
as makes him careful to please and honour him, by continual striving to know what is his good, holy and acceptable will,
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and framing himselfe in all things to doe what he biddeth, (leaue the contrary), without any finall surceasing:
and framing himself in all things to do what he bids, (leave the contrary), without any final surceasing:
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so that though he slacke his pace now and then, and some dulnes do creep vpon him,
so that though he slack his pace now and then, and Some dulness do creep upon him,
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yet he quickens himselfe, and sets to it againe, resoluing neuer to giue ouer quite, so long as life lasteth.
yet he quickens himself, and sets to it again, resolving never to give over quite, so long as life lasteth.
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This is to liue as beseemeth the Gospell of Christ; this is to heare the Word of God, and doe it;
This is to live as beseems the Gospel of christ; this is to hear the Word of God, and do it;
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this is to walke in the truth of God; this is obedience, better than all sacrifices.
this is to walk in the truth of God; this is Obedience, better than all Sacrifices.
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And so haue wee sufficiently explicated the point: wee must now make some vse of it.
And so have we sufficiently explicated the point: we must now make Some use of it.
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CHAP. XVI. Containing the first vse. ANd first we must call vpon euerie soule to make a true triall of himselfe,CHAP. XVI. Containing the First use. ANd First we must call upon every soul to make a true trial of himself,
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whether he be fruitfull yea or no. The Word of God must iudge vs all at the last day:
whither he be fruitful yea or no. The Word of God must judge us all At the last day:
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let vs therfore iudge our selues by it in the meane, that we may the better hold out, in that finall and terrible iudgement.
let us Therefore judge our selves by it in the mean, that we may the better hold out, in that final and terrible judgement.
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If we heare not Gods word in such sort, as thus to apply it to our owne soules;
If we hear not God's word in such sort, as thus to apply it to our own Souls;
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our hearing is but losse of time and paines, and wil but make our reckoning heauier at the end.
our hearing is but loss of time and pains, and will but make our reckoning Heavier At the end.
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Weigh your selues in these ballances, and touch your selues at this touch stone. Mans heart is very prone to beguile it selfe, & to be beguiled by Satan:
Weigh your selves in these balances, and touch your selves At this touch stone. men heart is very prove to beguile it self, & to be beguiled by Satan:
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searching it by the word of God, is the surest means to saue it from the danger of being beguiled.
searching it by the word of God, is the Surest means to save it from the danger of being beguiled.
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Some men mistaking fruitfulnes, esteem themselues fruitfull, when they be nothing lesse:
some men mistaking fruitfulness, esteem themselves fruitful, when they be nothing less:
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others againe, for want of sound information in the matter, condemn themselues as vnfruitfull, when indeed they be fruitfull.
Others again, for want of found information in the matter, condemn themselves as unfruitful, when indeed they be fruitful.
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Before we either affirme or deny, it is needfull for vs to proue our selues vnpartially, that our affirmations may not puffe vs vp with counterfeit and windy comforts;
Before we either affirm or deny, it is needful for us to prove our selves unpartially, that our affirmations may not puff us up with counterfeit and windy comforts;
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our denialls cast vs downe with harmefull and vnnecessary deiectednesse.
our denials cast us down with harmful and unnecessary dejectedness.
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Tell me then (that come from GOD) or rather, tell the Lord that comes by me, to inquire of thy selfe, concerning thy selfe.
Tell me then (that come from GOD) or rather, tell the Lord that comes by me, to inquire of thy self, Concerning thy self.
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Art thou a fruitfull branch in Christ, yea or not? That thou art a branch, a Christian in name and profession, it is yeelded;
Art thou a fruitful branch in christ, yea or not? That thou art a branch, a Christian in name and profession, it is yielded;
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thy comming hither seemeth to affirme so much. But say:
thy coming hither seems to affirm so much. But say:
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Art thou a fruitfull branch, or not? Make not ouergreat haste to answer this question eyther way,
Art thou a fruitful branch, or not? Make not overgreat haste to answer this question either Way,
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but deliberate well of the poynt, and call to mind what hath beene formerly spoken, concerning this fruitfulnesse,
but deliberate well of the point, and call to mind what hath been formerly spoken, Concerning this fruitfulness,
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and accordingly answer for, or against thy selfe: say in truth, and without dissembling, which way goe the greatest number of thy thoughts,
and accordingly answer for, or against thy self: say in truth, and without dissembling, which Way go the greatest number of thy thoughts,
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and to what end are the chiefest cogitations of thy mind-directed? Aime they at this? Busie they themselues about this? To please the liuing God, the Author of thy life, by knowing and doing his most righteous will? Art thou carefull and desirous to become acquainted with thy duty? To that purpose giuing thy selfe to heare,
and to what end Are the chiefest cogitations of thy mind-directed? Love they At this? Busy they themselves about this? To please the living God, the Author of thy life, by knowing and doing his most righteous will? Art thou careful and desirous to become acquainted with thy duty? To that purpose giving thy self to hear,
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and reade the Word of God, and performe all such good exercises, as thou hast meanes to performe, that thou mayest know it? Art thou likewise carefull and desirous,
and read the Word of God, and perform all such good exercises, as thou hast means to perform, that thou Mayest know it? Art thou likewise careful and desirous,
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when thou hast found it out, to put it in practise also, and that not in some things alone,
when thou hast found it out, to put it in practice also, and that not in Some things alone,
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but without exception in all things? Doth thy soule thirst after Gods statutes? Doth thine heart often, daily, continually raise vp it selfe with such heartie wishes? O that I could vnderstand what I might doe to please God! O that I could hold my feete fast in his precepts!
but without exception in all things? Does thy soul thirst After God's statutes? Does thine heart often, daily, continually raise up it self with such hearty wishes? O that I could understand what I might do to please God! Oh that I could hold my feet fast in his Precepts!
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Dost thou make it the chiefe businesse of thy life, to keepe thy selfe vnspotted of the world,
Dost thou make it the chief business of thy life, to keep thy self unspotted of the world,
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and be found plentifull in all the good workes that the Law of God requireth? Dost thou muse of this? ponder of this? and fixe the strongest of the desires of thy soule on this? still recalling thine heart,
and be found plentiful in all the good works that the Law of God requires? Dost thou muse of this? ponder of this? and fix the Strongest of the Desires of thy soul on this? still recalling thine heart,
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and turning thy selfe againe to these desires and wishes, when thou findest them wandring to by-matters? Can thy soule witnesse for thee before God, that thou dost put forth thy selfe after thy strength,
and turning thy self again to these Desires and wishes, when thou Findest them wandering to by-matters? Can thy soul witness for thee before God, that thou dost put forth thy self After thy strength,
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and labour to gather more strength to get vnderstanding of Gods will? and that thou vrgest and inforcest thy selfe, to the constant obeying of it? reioycing and praysing God,
and labour to gather more strength to get understanding of God's will? and that thou urgest and inforcest thy self, to the constant obeying of it? rejoicing and praising God,
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when in some measure thou canst doe it? and when thou failest grieuing and afflicting thy selfe, condemning and blaming thy carelesnesse and weakenesse:
when in Some measure thou Canst do it? and when thou failest grieving and afflicting thy self, condemning and blaming thy carelessness and weakness:
c-crq p-acp d n1 pns21 vm2 vdi pn31? cc c-crq pns21 vv2 vvg cc vvg po21 n1, vvg cc vvg po21 n1 cc n1:
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and arming thy selfe still and still against all such hindrances, as thou meetest withall? findest thou thy selfe carried forward this way with the wings of that loue of God, which is inkindled in thy brest, towards him the God of thy saluation,
and arming thy self still and still against all such hindrances, as thou meetest withal? Findest thou thy self carried forward this Way with the wings of that love of God, which is enkindled in thy breast, towards him the God of thy salvation,
cc vvg po21 n1 av cc av p-acp d d n2, c-acp pns21 vv2 av? vv2 pns21 po21 n1 vvd av-j d n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vbz vvn p-acp po21 n1, p-acp pno31 dt n1 pp-f po21 n1,
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and that with an earnest intention to please him, and shew thy selfe regardfull of his greatnesse? It bootes not at all to lye and faine and dissemble:
and that with an earnest intention to please him, and show thy self regardful of his greatness? It boots not At all to lie and feign and dissemble:
cc cst p-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vvi pno31, cc vvb po21 n1 j pp-f po31 n1? pn31 vvz xx p-acp d pc-acp vvi cc vvi cc vvi:
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but true and plaine dealing is necessary, when thou hast to deale with him that searcheth the heart,
but true and plain dealing is necessary, when thou hast to deal with him that Searches the heart,
cc-acp j cc j n-vvg vbz j, c-crq pns21 vh2 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 cst vvz dt n1,
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and demaunds of thee these things, not because himselfe is ignorant of them, but because he would not haue thee remaine ignorant to thy owne destruction.
and demands of thee these things, not Because himself is ignorant of them, but Because he would not have thee remain ignorant to thy own destruction.
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Wherefore consider aduisedly, and answere truly;
Wherefore Consider advisedly, and answer truly;
q-crq vvb av-vvn, cc vvi av-j;
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Can thine heart say in Gods hearing, that these things are found in thee? or that they are not found? Doubtlesse brethren, it is as possible for vs to tell,
Can thine heart say in God's hearing, that these things Are found in thee? or that they Are not found? Doubtless brothers, it is as possible for us to tell,
vmb po21 n1 vvb p-acp n2 vvg, cst d n2 vbr vvn p-acp pno21? cc cst pns32 vbr xx vvn? av-j n2, pn31 vbz a-acp j p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi,
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and that certainely and infallibly, whether we follow the trade of godlinesse, as any other manuall trade or occupation.
and that Certainly and infallibly, whither we follow the trade of godliness, as any other manual trade or occupation.
cc cst av-j cc av-j, cs pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f n1, c-acp d j-jn j n1 cc n1.
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Hee that tills the ground, he that tendeth cattell, hee that is a Smith, or a Carpenter, or the like;
He that tills the ground, he that tendeth cattle, he that is a Smith, or a Carpenter, or the like;
pns31 cst vvz dt n1, pns31 cst vvz n2, pns31 cst vbz dt n1, cc dt n1, cc dt j;
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I say, euery one of these can tell, that he followes such a Calling: one can say;
I say, every one of these can tell, that he follows such a Calling: one can say;
pns11 vvb, d crd pp-f d vmb vvi, cst pns31 vvz d dt vvg: pi vmb vvi;
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Mine hand is often at the Plow, and I am still about the husbanding of my ground, I am thinking of sowing, of reaping, of soiling, and such like;
Mine hand is often At the Blow, and I am still about the husbanding of my ground, I am thinking of sowing, of reaping, of soiling, and such like;
po11 n1 vbz av p-acp dt vvb, cc pns11 vbm av p-acp dt n1 pp-f po11 n1, pns11 vbm vvg pp-f vvg, pp-f vvg, pp-f vvg, cc d av-j;
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another can say, I am still attending my cattell, I follow my sheepe, I fodder them, I dresse them;
Another can say, I am still attending my cattle, I follow my sheep, I fodder them, I dress them;
j-jn vmb vvi, pns11 vbm av vvg po11 n2, pns11 vvb po11 n1, pns11 n1 pno32, pns11 vvb pno32;
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another, I am conuersant in building houses, and my thoughts, and my hands, are taken vp in framing,
Another, I am conversant in building houses, and my thoughts, and my hands, Are taken up in framing,
j-jn, pns11 vbm j p-acp vvg n2, cc po11 n2, cc po11 n2, vbr vvn a-acp p-acp vvg,
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and preparing timber, or stone for that purpose.
and preparing timber, or stone for that purpose.
cc vvg n1, cc n1 p-acp d n1.
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Doubtlesse it is as plaine, whether a man follow godlines, as whether he follow any of these vocations.
Doubtless it is as plain, whither a man follow godliness, as whither he follow any of these vocations.
av-j pn31 vbz a-acp j, cs dt n1 vvb n1, c-acp cs pns31 vvb d pp-f d n2.
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A man may if hee will, know whether he be taken vp with thoughts and desires of pleasing God, of auoiding sinne, of subdoing his corruptions, of planting and watring grace, of doing his dutie, which he hath learned out of Gods word,
A man may if he will, know whither he be taken up with thoughts and Desires of pleasing God, of avoiding sin, of subdoing his corruptions, of planting and watering grace, of doing his duty, which he hath learned out of God's word,
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or whether hee bee a stranger to these things, and whether he do them constantly, or by starts;
or whither he be a stranger to these things, and whither he do them constantly, or by starts;
cc cs pns31 vbb dt n1 p-acp d n2, cc cs pns31 vdb pno32 av-j, cc p-acp n2;
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& whether he be heedfull in all things, or spare himselfe in some thing, and whether he study to please God in these things,
& whither he be heedful in all things, or spare himself in Some thing, and whither he study to please God in these things,
cc cs pns31 vbb j p-acp d n2, cc vvi px31 p-acp d n1, cc cs pns31 vvb pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp d n2,
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or looke wholly or chiefly to himselfe:
or look wholly or chiefly to himself:
cc vvb av-jn cc av-jn pc-acp px31:
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these things are not performed so secretly and vndiscernably, but that hee which performeth them, may easily find and feele, that hee doth performe them.
these things Are not performed so secretly and undiscernibly, but that he which Performeth them, may Easily find and feel, that he does perform them.
d n2 vbr xx vvn av av-jn cc av-j, cc-acp cst pns31 r-crq vvz pno32, vmb av-j vvi cc vvi, cst pns31 vdz vvi pno32.
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Wherefore be not ignorant of thy selfe, for want of in quiring into thy selfe; and for want of a due consideration of thy life, doe not mistake thy life,
Wherefore be not ignorant of thy self, for want of in choiring into thy self; and for want of a due consideration of thy life, do not mistake thy life,
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whether it be a fruitful life in Christ Iesus, or else idle and vnprofitable.
whither it be a fruitful life in christ Iesus, or Else idle and unprofitable.
cs pn31 vbb dt j n1 p-acp np1 np1, cc av j cc j-u.
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And if any man find not this generall endeauour to please God, it is not the giuing of now and then an almes or a piece of money to the poore;
And if any man find not this general endeavour to please God, it is not the giving of now and then an alms or a piece of money to the poor;
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it is not the reading of now & then a Chapter, or comming to heare a Sermon,
it is not the reading of now & then a Chapter, or coming to hear a Sermon,
pn31 vbz xx dt n-vvg pp-f av cc av dt n1, cc vvg pc-acp vvi dt n1,
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or doing here and there some good and commendable worke, that can intitle him to the name of a fruitfull branch.
or doing Here and there Some good and commendable work, that can entitle him to the name of a fruitful branch.
cc vdg av cc a-acp d j cc j n1, cst vmb vvi pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1.
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And if any man doe find in himselfe this vniuersall stable endeauor to glorifie and please God, in the knowing and doing of his whole will;
And if any man do find in himself this universal stable endeavour to Glorify and please God, in the knowing and doing of his Whole will;
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it is not the failing and comming short of his desires, it is not the being ignorant,
it is not the failing and coming short of his Desires, it is not the being ignorant,
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or mistaking of many things, it is not the slipping into many sinnes and faults (though sometimes too too grosse and palpable) that can dispossesse him of this name,
or mistaking of many things, it is not the slipping into many Sins and Faults (though sometime too too gross and palpable) that can dispossess him of this name,
cc vvg pp-f d n2, pn31 vbz xx dt vvg p-acp d n2 cc n2 (cs av av av j cc j) cst vmb vvi pno31 pp-f d n1,
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and make him to be accounted no fruitfull branch.
and make him to be accounted no fruitful branch.
cc vvi pno31 pc-acp vbi vvn dx j n1.
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It is very needfull, and withall, possible and easie for thee to know what thou art:
It is very needful, and withal, possible and easy for thee to know what thou art:
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therefore be entreated to consider of it seriously and vnfainedly, and not to mistake through heedlesnesse or wilfulnesse.
Therefore be entreated to Consider of it seriously and unfeignedly, and not to mistake through heedlesnesse or wilfulness.
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CHAP. XVII. Containing the second vse.CHAP. XVII. Containing the second use.
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AND in the next place, for those that are found in this triall vnfruitfull, let them not hide it from themselues, let them not deceiue themselues,
AND in the next place, for those that Are found in this trial unfruitful, let them not hide it from themselves, let them not deceive themselves,
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but let them see and consesse it, and withall see and feele their vnhappinesse in regard of it:
but let them see and confess it, and withal see and feel their unhappiness in regard of it:
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for in Gods name wee must deale plainely with them, and assure them, that (whatsoeuer hitherto, either they haue thought of themselues,
for in God's name we must deal plainly with them, and assure them, that (whatsoever hitherto, either they have Thought of themselves,
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or others haue thought of them) they be no better than very plaine hypocrites.
or Others have Thought of them) they be no better than very plain Hypocrites.
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For all their hanging vpon the Vine, for all their flourishing greenenesse of profession, for all their faire and pleasant leaues, of comming to Church, delighting to heare Sermons, louing some good men, commending Preachers, speaking against profanenesse and common abuses, dealing truly with men, and such like;
For all their hanging upon the Vine, for all their flourishing greenness of profession, for all their fair and pleasant leaves, of coming to Church, delighting to hear Sermons, loving Some good men, commending Preachers, speaking against profaneness and Common Abuses, dealing truly with men, and such like;
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for all these I say (and an hundred more things which they trust vpon,
for all these I say (and an hundred more things which they trust upon,
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if an hundreth more there be of the like kind), they be but dissemblers, guilefull persons, goates in sheepes skins, painted tombes, rotten-hearted persons, and very ranke hypocrites.
if an Hundredth more there be of the like kind), they be but dissemblers, guileful Persons, Goats in Sheep skins, painted tombs, rotten-hearted Persons, and very rank Hypocrites.
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Brethren, I pray you conceiue not, that wee delight in disgracing men, in terrifying their consciences, in discouraging their hearts, in making their states and themselues appeare euill, if they were not so.
Brothers, I pray you conceive not, that we delight in disgracing men, in terrifying their Consciences, in discouraging their hearts, in making their states and themselves appear evil, if they were not so.
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Alacke what good shall we get by your discomfort or disgrace!
Alack what good shall we get by your discomfort or disgrace!
uh q-crq j vmb pns12 vvi p-acp po22 n1 cc n1!
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1788
what benefit will your misery bring vnto vs? Nay verily, wee haue no pleasure (yea, we haue much griefe) in pronouncing against men, that they be hypocrites.
what benefit will your misery bring unto us? Nay verily, we have no pleasure (yea, we have much grief) in pronouncing against men, that they be Hypocrites.
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But wee must needes speake the truth, that God hath put into our mouthes, and that with all plainenesse,
But we must needs speak the truth, that God hath put into our mouths, and that with all plainness,
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and with all earnestnes, and with all authoritie:
and with all earnestness, and with all Authority:
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yea, so much the plainer, and more earnest must we bee in this matter, by how much we do better vnderstand, both the needfulnes of discouering to the hypocrit his hypocrisie,
yea, so much the plainer, and more earnest must we be in this matter, by how much we do better understand, both the needfulness of discovering to the hypocrite his hypocrisy,
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and withall the difficulty of making him perceiue it, though it be discouered.
and withal the difficulty of making him perceive it, though it be discovered.
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For you know in how many places, the Scripture tells vs of such, as in seeing, see not, which must needes bee verified in this matter,
For you know in how many places, the Scripture tells us of such, as in seeing, see not, which must needs be verified in this matter,
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as well as in any other. An hypocrite is exceeding loath to count himselfe an hypocrite:
as well as in any other. an hypocrite is exceeding loath to count himself an hypocrite:
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an harlot will scarce call her selfe a harlot;
an harlot will scarce call her self a harlot;
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a theefe will scarce giue to himselfe the name of theefe? how much lesse will those that sinne in dissembling, take to themselues their owne names? Out of the naturall loue of our selues, which doth inordinately possesse vs;
a thief will scarce give to himself the name of thief? how much less will those that sin in dissembling, take to themselves their own names? Out of the natural love of our selves, which does inordinately possess us;
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and out of some common notion that euery man hath, of the vilenesse of many sinnes;
and out of Some Common notion that every man hath, of the vileness of many Sins;
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it comes to passe, that most sinners are vnwilling to intitle themselues by their sinnes.
it comes to pass, that most Sinners Are unwilling to entitle themselves by their Sins.
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But of all others the dissembler (the principall piece and businesse of whose occupation it is, to hide that which is euill, out of sight) will be most backward to thrattle his hypocrisie (as it were) by laying his hand vpon the throate of it,
But of all Others the dissembler (the principal piece and business of whose occupation it is, to hide that which is evil, out of sighed) will be most backward to thrattle his hypocrisy (as it were) by laying his hand upon the throat of it,
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and drawing himselfe to a round confession, in plaine termes saying, In very deed I am but an hypocrite.
and drawing himself to a round Confessi, in plain terms saying, In very deed I am but an hypocrite.
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A man that hath been thought by himselfe and others, to be worth many thousands, is very vnwilling to acknowledge himselfe a bankerout,
A man that hath been Thought by himself and Others, to be worth many thousands, is very unwilling to acknowledge himself a bankrupt,
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and it sounds as terrible as death in his eares to say, I haue cast vp my reckonings,
and it sounds as terrible as death in his ears to say, I have cast up my reckonings,
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& find my selfe not worth a groat:
& find my self not worth a groat:
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1804
euen so a man that hath long been taken for a good Christan, is very backward to see and confesse, that all his Christianitie was in formes,
even so a man that hath long been taken for a good Christian, is very backward to see and confess, that all his Christianity was in forms,
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1805
and that he is not the man hee was taken for but an errand dissembler.
and that he is not the man he was taken for but an errand dissembler.
cc cst pns31 vbz xx dt n1 pns31 vbds vvn p-acp p-acp dt n1 n1.
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For why, the heart of man is loath either to perceiue himselfe so wretched, as he cannot but confesse himselfe to be, in case he be but an hypocrite,
For why, the heart of man is loath either to perceive himself so wretched, as he cannot but confess himself to be, in case he be but an hypocrite,
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or else to take the paines, which hee must needs take, to make his estate better:
or Else to take the pains, which he must needs take, to make his estate better:
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for doubtlesse it cannot but proue a painefull piece of worke to weede out a vice so deepely settled, and so farre ouer-spreading.
for doubtless it cannot but prove a painful piece of work to weed out a vice so deeply settled, and so Far overspreading.
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But brethren, vntill hypocrisie be plainely discerned, it can neuer be reformed; neyther this, nor any other vice will cuer be conquered, if it be not espied.
But brothers, until hypocrisy be plainly discerned, it can never be reformed; neither this, nor any other vice will cuer be conquered, if it be not espied.
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He shall for euer remaine an hypocrite, that being so, will not confesse himselfe so to be.
He shall for ever remain an hypocrite, that being so, will not confess himself so to be.
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For when a man is ignorant of his vnhappinesse, he will neuer set himselfe with all diligence to redresse it;
For when a man is ignorant of his unhappiness, he will never Set himself with all diligence to redress it;
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and certainely sinne will neuer be ouercome, without striuing against it. This and this alone, is the true cause of our earnest plainnesse in this matter.
and Certainly sin will never be overcome, without striving against it. This and this alone, is the true cause of our earnest plainness in this matter.
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Wee would shew you your disease, that you might in time seeke remedy, and not perish by it.
we would show you your disease, that you might in time seek remedy, and not perish by it.
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Wee would lay open your sores, that you might procure a playster, and not be destroyed for want of healing.
we would lay open your sores, that you might procure a plaster, and not be destroyed for want of healing.
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And therefore returning againe to the matter we were about, we doe now certifie euery person amongst you, in whom that vniuersall care of knowing,
And Therefore returning again to the matter we were about, we do now certify every person among you, in whom that universal care of knowing,
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and accomplishing the whole will of God in each point of it, and that out of the loue he beareth to him,
and accomplishing the Whole will of God in each point of it, and that out of the love he bears to him,
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and for the honour and glory of his holy name (that he I say in whom this care) is not to be found,
and for the honour and glory of his holy name (that he I say in whom this care) is not to be found,
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though hee haue liued neuer so honestly, to the world: though he come to the Church neuer so duly;
though he have lived never so honestly, to the world: though he come to the Church never so duly;
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though hee haue bin constant in frequenting Sermons; though he haue beene very kinde to the Ministers of Gods Word;
though he have been constant in frequenting Sermons; though he have been very kind to the Ministers of God's Word;
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though hee haue prayed many times with great feeling; though he haue fits of great sorrow for diuers sinnes;
though he have prayed many times with great feeling; though he have fits of great sorrow for diverse Sins;
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though he repeate Sermons, and pray in his family;
though he repeat Sermons, and pray in his family;
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though he haue obtained great credit amongst godly men, and goe in the name of a most worthy Christian;
though he have obtained great credit among godly men, and go in the name of a most worthy Christian;
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yet for all this (and more than this, if more may be, without the fore-named generall endeauour) is but a flat hypocrite, a ranke dissembler, a cousener of the world, a beguiler of himselfe, a whited sepulcher, a picture of a Christian, and not a Christian indeede.
yet for all this (and more than this, if more may be, without the forenamed general endeavour) is but a flat hypocrite, a rank dissembler, a cozener of the world, a beguiler of himself, a whited sepulcher, a picture of a Christian, and not a Christian indeed.
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This is thy case, whatsoeuer thou hast heretofore deemed;
This is thy case, whatsoever thou hast heretofore deemed;
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this, and none other, is thy condition, if thou beest destitute of that fruitfulnesse, which hath been plainely described vnto thee.
this, and none other, is thy condition, if thou Best destitute of that fruitfulness, which hath been plainly described unto thee.
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Open thine eyes now, and see thy wretchednesse;
Open thine eyes now, and see thy wretchedness;
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now suffer thy soule to bee wrought vpon, and begin to seele thy misery, that thou mayest be capable of helpe.
now suffer thy soul to be wrought upon, and begin to seel thy misery, that thou Mayest be capable of help.
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CHAP. XVIII. Containing the third vse.CHAP. XVIII. Containing the third use.
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THirdly, let all men be now exhorted to get this fruitfulnesse, by which they may approoue themselues to bee the true members of IESVS CHRIST.
Thirdly, let all men be now exhorted to get this fruitfulness, by which they may approve themselves to be the true members of JESUS CHRIST.
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Men do many times delight to norish in their Orchyards, trees that beare no fruit, onely for the comfort of their shade in hot seasons.
Men do many times delight to nourish in their Orchards, trees that bear no fruit, only for the Comfort of their shade in hight seasons.
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It is not so with God, he likes not any tree that can doe nothing else but yeeld a shaddow:
It is not so with God, he likes not any tree that can do nothing Else but yield a shadow:
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if you will finde fauour in his sight, you must be trees of righteousnesse, you must be trees that yeeld some good fruit, and be not wholly barren.
if you will find favour in his sighed, you must be trees of righteousness, you must be trees that yield Some good fruit, and be not wholly barren.
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Learne I beseech you not to satisfie your selues with shewes, with formalities, with bare leaues;
Learn I beseech you not to satisfy your selves with shows, with formalities, with bore leaves;
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but shew your faith by the fruites, and let the grapes and figgs, that may bee gathered of you, testifie for you before God,
but show your faith by the fruits, and let the grapes and Figgs, that may be gathered of you, testify for you before God,
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and your owne consciences, that you be trees of Gods owne planting. Content not your selues with a forme of religion;
and your own Consciences, that you be trees of God's own planting. Content not your selves with a Form of Religion;
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applaude not your selues in your hearing and receiuing, in your talking and seeming, and your outward good dealing:
applaud not your selves in your hearing and receiving, in your talking and seeming, and your outward good dealing:
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but, O let your liues, your whole liues, and the tenour of all your whole conuersation be vniformerly, constantly,
but, Oh let your lives, your Whole lives, and the tenor of all your Whole Conversation be vniformerly, constantly,
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and in all things conformeable to the doctrine, and example of our Lord Iesus Christ; walke as he hath walked, and hath commanded you to walke.
and in all things conformable to the Doctrine, and Exampl of our Lord Iesus christ; walk as he hath walked, and hath commanded you to walk.
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Let me vrge vpon you the words of Iohn Baptist to the Pharisies (men that went for as deuoute holy and religious persons in their times, till Christ the heart-searcher came to deale with them,
Let me urge upon you the words of John Baptist to the Pharisees (men that went for as devout holy and religious Persons in their times, till christ the Heart-searcher Come to deal with them,
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as any of you likely can be taken now); begin not, saith he, to say with your selues, we haue Abraham to our father,
as any of you likely can be taken now); begin not, Says he, to say with your selves, we have Abraham to our father,
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but bring forth fruites worthy amendment of life.
but bring forth fruits worthy amendment of life.
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Satisfie not your selues, in hauing Abraham for your father, I meane in the externall formalities of religion,
Satisfy not your selves, in having Abraham for your father, I mean in the external formalities of Religion,
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but looke to the course of your liues, and see that it be such, as may beseeme repentance.
but look to the course of your lives, and see that it be such, as may beseem Repentance.
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Why will you loose your labour? why will you die, O house of Israel!
Why will you lose your labour? why will you die, Oh house of Israel!
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why will you rest your selues in that, that will not profit? Labour now to leade a godly conuersation in Christ Iesus;
why will you rest your selves in that, that will not profit? Labour now to lead a godly Conversation in christ Iesus;
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let the common streame and current of your actions, fauour of the holinesse of that Word of God, which you say you beleeue,
let the Common stream and current of your actions, favour of the holiness of that Word of God, which you say you believe,
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and of the vertues of that Lord Iesus Christ, in whom you say you place your confidence.
and of the Virtues of that Lord Iesus christ, in whom you say you place your confidence.
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Assure your selues, you shall neuer attaine the benefits of Christs death and resurrection, vnlesse you shew forth the power of both in your liues:
Assure your selves, you shall never attain the benefits of Christ death and resurrection, unless you show forth the power of both in your lives:
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that is to say, vnlesse the serious consideration of the loue and goodnesse of God, shewed in these two;
that is to say, unless the serious consideration of the love and Goodness of God, showed in these two;
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and of the hatefulnesse and filthinesse of sinne, manifested in the former of them, doe leaue so deepe an impression in your soules that here-hence you grow both resolute and able (in some degree) to cast away all the former lusts of your ignorance,
and of the hatefulness and filthiness of sin, manifested in the former of them, do leave so deep an impression in your Souls that here-hence you grow both resolute and able (in Some degree) to cast away all the former Lustiest of your ignorance,
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and now to turne your feete into the pathes of righteousnesse, to fight against all the corrupt lusts of your hearts, to labour to forbeare all wicked actions, to endeauor to plant in your soules all vertues,
and now to turn your feet into the paths of righteousness, to fight against all the corrupt Lustiest of your hearts, to labour to forbear all wicked actions, to endeavour to plant in your Souls all Virtues,
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and to be abundant in religious, mercifull, iust, temperate, and all other godly actions, that you may shew forth the vertues of him, that hath translated you from darkenesse to light,
and to be abundant in religious, merciful, just, temperate, and all other godly actions, that you may show forth the Virtues of him, that hath translated you from darkness to Light,
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and be holy in all good conuersation, euen as hee is holy.
and be holy in all good Conversation, even as he is holy.
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Vrge and presse your selues therefore to this fruitfulnesse, and make the constant carriage of your whole man, inward and outward euen depose for you, that yon are truly ingraffed into the true vine.
Urge and press your selves Therefore to this fruitfulness, and make the constant carriage of your Whole man, inward and outward even depose for you, that yond Are truly Ingrafted into the true vine.
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This fruitfulnesse shall arise for you in the day of tentation, as it did for Iob and inable you to stand for your vprightnesse against all accusations of men and diuels,
This fruitfulness shall arise for you in the day of tentation, as it did for Job and inable you to stand for your uprightness against all accusations of men and Devils,
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and against all feares and doubtings of your owne hearts.
and against all fears and doubtings of your own hearts.
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When a man is cast into the fornace ot aduersitie, then will the leaues be blowne off (as in the winter they be from trees) & then if the grapes of a good conuersation doe not lye by him, to witnesse that he was a true branch in Christs body, nothing will remaine for him but horror and amazement,
When a man is cast into the furnace It adversity, then will the leaves be blown off (as in the winter they be from trees) & then if the grapes of a good Conversation do not lie by him, to witness that he was a true branch in Christ body, nothing will remain for him but horror and amazement,
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and a fearefull expectation of vengeance to befall him for all his shewes.
and a fearful expectation of vengeance to befall him for all his shows.
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Be you therefore prepared for the day of triall, which will surely come vpon all the inhabitants of the earth. Striue to be fruitful:
Be you Therefore prepared for the day of trial, which will surely come upon all the inhabitants of the earth. Strive to be fruitful:
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stirre vp your selues to consider seriously of the Lords infinite bounty in Christ:
stir up your selves to Consider seriously of the lords infinite bounty in christ:
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shew to your selues the sweetnes and goodnesse of the diuine Maiesty, in that worke so admirable & inconceiueably gratious.
show to your selves the sweetness and Goodness of the divine Majesty, in that work so admirable & inconceiueably gracious.
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Prouoke your selues to make high account of him, & to loue him with the most vehement and feruent of all loue:
Provoke your selves to make high account of him, & to love him with the most vehement and fervent of all love:
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that your hearts being knit-vnto him, and set vpon him, you may euen for his sake set your selues to know the good,
that your hearts being knit-vnto him, and Set upon him, you may even for his sake Set your selves to know the good,
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& the euill, that pleaseth and displeaseth him, to shun the last, & imbrace the first.
& the evil, that Pleases and displeaseth him, to shun the last, & embrace the First.
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Vrge your selues not to dally with-him, not to offer him a parcell of obedience,
Urge your selves not to dally with-him, not to offer him a parcel of Obedience,
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an halting goodnesse, but inlarge your desires and endeauors to the knowing and keeping of his whole will in all things.
an halting Goodness, but enlarge your Desires and endeavors to the knowing and keeping of his Whole will in all things.
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Let none obiection, none inclination of flesh and bloud, make you to giue way to the sinfulnesse of your hearts in any thing,
Let none objection, none inclination of Flesh and blood, make you to give Way to the sinfulness of your hearts in any thing,
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but still continue and persist to fight against the sinnes, which you cannot wholly subdue, and to mortifie that by the spirit, whereof you cannot quite be rid.
but still continue and persist to fight against the Sins, which you cannot wholly subdue, and to mortify that by the Spirit, whereof you cannot quite be rid.
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1869
Prouoke and annimate your selues to the doing of these things: say within your selues, O that I could doe so;
Provoke and animate your selves to the doing of these things: say within your selves, Oh that I could do so;
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1870
Iong for grace and strength so to doe, and call vpon thy selfe to be more and more carefull of bearing fruite in this Vine.
Long for grace and strength so to do, and call upon thy self to be more and more careful of bearing fruit in this Vine.
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The Vine it selfe is a most sappy and iuyeefull Vine, abundantly stored with that heauenly verdure and moysture, that may serue to make the branches fruitfull.
The Vine it self is a most sappy and iuyeefull Vine, abundantly stored with that heavenly verdure and moisture, that may serve to make the branches fruitful.
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1872
The husbandman is no way defectiue, either in skill or paines;
The husbandman is no Way defective, either in skill or pains;
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1873
hee is neither ignorant, nor heedlesse of any thing, that may further the branches in their fruitfulnesse.
he is neither ignorant, nor heedless of any thing, that may further the branches in their fruitfulness.
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There is no want either on Gods part, or on Christs part, but all on ours.
There is no want either on God's part, or on Christ part, but all on ours.
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1875
No man is vnfruitfull, but for lacke of will and care to be so. I pray you be not wanting to your selues, but striue to be fruitfull:
No man is unfruitful, but for lack of will and care to be so. I pray you be not wanting to your selves, but strive to be fruitful:
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1876
for in this Vine, euery branch might be fruitfull, if he were not either wilfull, or slothfull, or both.
for in this Vine, every branch might be fruitful, if he were not either wilful, or slothful, or both.
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1877
But that mine exhortation may not be bootelesse, I shall direct you how you may doe to be fruitfull,
But that mine exhortation may not be bootless, I shall Direct you how you may do to be fruitful,
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1878
and declare those things vnto you, by the doing of which you shall be sure to attaine power to liue holily:
and declare those things unto you, by the doing of which you shall be sure to attain power to live holily:
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1879
and these directions shall be both so few, that you may remember them; and so easie, that you shall not neede to complaine of difficultie in performance.
and these directions shall be both so few, that you may Remember them; and so easy, that you shall not need to complain of difficulty in performance.
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1880
The meanes therefore to become fruitfull, are these:
The means Therefore to become fruitful, Are these:
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1881
First, a man must see & lament his former vnfruitfulnesse, freely confessing, that of himselfe he is drie and barren,
First, a man must see & lament his former unfruitfulness, freely confessing, that of himself he is dry and barren,
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1882
and vtterly vnable to bring forth fruite.
and utterly unable to bring forth fruit.
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1883
Whosoeuer would liue godlily, must with sorrow obserue and confesse, that his life hath beene farre short of that godlinesse, which hee should and might haue obtained,
Whosoever would live godlily, must with sorrow observe and confess, that his life hath been Far short of that godliness, which he should and might have obtained,
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1884
and that in him as of himselfe, there remaineth no power to make himselfe godly, and to make his conuersation holy for the time to come.
and that in him as of himself, there remains no power to make himself godly, and to make his Conversation holy for the time to come.
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1885
Yea, this must be a meanes of making him heauy in heart, and base and vile in his owne eyes,
Yea, this must be a means of making him heavy in heart, and base and vile in his own eyes,
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1886
as that he hath been fruitlesse;
as that he hath been fruitless;
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1887
so that he shall remain fruitlesse stil, vnlesse he haue a supernaturall worke of Gods Spirit, to make him fruitfull.
so that he shall remain fruitless still, unless he have a supernatural work of God's Spirit, to make him fruitful.
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1888
And for want of this sence & acknowledgement of their owne wants, it comes to passe, that most men still remaine, and still will remaine vnfruitful.
And for want of this sense & acknowledgement of their own Wants, it comes to pass, that most men still remain, and still will remain unfruitful.
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1889
They thinke théy do already liue a godly life; they thinke they can turne themselues when they lust to a godly life;
They think théy do already live a godly life; they think they can turn themselves when they lust to a godly life;
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1890
they are ouer highly conceited of their own sufficiency, & they dreame they haue gone further than they haue.
they Are over highly conceited of their own sufficiency, & they dream they have gone further than they have.
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But would you not be fruitlesse & barren for heereafter? see then (with sorrow) that you haue been so (at least in some measure) heretofore,
But would you not be fruitless & barren for hereafter? see then (with sorrow) that you have been so (At least in Some measure) heretofore,
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1892
and know, that it must not be a power dwelling in your selues, which must make you better,
and know, that it must not be a power Dwelling in your selves, which must make you better,
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but a borrowed power, deriued from aboue.
but a borrowed power, derived from above.
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And when you haue bin drawne to this acknowledgement, then giue your selues with all diligēce, to attend vnto the Word of God, both read and preached;
And when you have been drawn to this acknowledgement, then give your selves with all diligence, to attend unto the Word of God, both read and preached;
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1895
be attentiue (I say) to the Scriptures, both in reading and hearing them:
be attentive (I say) to the Scriptures, both in reading and hearing them:
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1896
for this is that good seed, which if it be not receiued, no fruit can grow;
for this is that good seed, which if it be not received, no fruit can grow;
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1897
if it be, there is a possibility of being fruitful.
if it be, there is a possibility of being fruitful.
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1898
Remember that the Lord hath appointed, to deriue the graces of his Spirit into your hearts, by meanes of his Word;
remember that the Lord hath appointed, to derive the graces of his Spirit into your hearts, by means of his Word;
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1899
and that he hath appoynted men (as instruments and fellow-labourers) to make you, of euill, good, and of good, better;
and that he hath appointed men (as Instruments and Fellow-labourers) to make you, of evil, good, and of good, better;
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1900
and therefore you must submir your selues vnto the will of God, and giue your mindes to an heedefull attendance vpon his ordinance.
and Therefore you must submir your selves unto the will of God, and give your minds to an heedful attendance upon his Ordinance.
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1901
But remember, that we doe not require your bare bodily presence at the Church, and in the ordinances of God:
But Remember, that we do not require your bore bodily presence At the Church, and in the ordinances of God:
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1902
a man may be present in body, and absent in minde;
a man may be present in body, and absent in mind;
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& this his presence shall but prouoke God against him, because it is but a direct mocking of God.
& this his presence shall but provoke God against him, Because it is but a Direct mocking of God.
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Yea, you must bring your soules to the Church, as well as your bodies;
Yea, you must bring your Souls to the Church, as well as your bodies;
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and marke, & hearken, and obserue, and consider what is spoken to you in Gods name.
and mark, & harken, and observe, and Consider what is spoken to you in God's name.
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1906
A man must come to the Word of God, as to the Word of God;
A man must come to the Word of God, as to the Word of God;
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knowing it to be Gods power to his saluation, and a meanes that God hath appointed by the commandements, reproofes, exhortations, comforts thereof, to plant and water all graces in him, to beate downe his sinnes, to build vp his new man,
knowing it to be God's power to his salvation, and a means that God hath appointed by the Commandments, reproofs, exhortations, comforts thereof, to plant and water all graces in him, to beat down his Sins, to built up his new man,
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and to translate him into the image of Iesus Christ.
and to translate him into the image of Iesus christ.
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Most people that come to the Word, for want of esteeming it as an institution of God for so happy a purpose, haue no care at all of themselues in hearing, neuer looke to their thoughts, neuer incline their eares, neuer listen, neuer heede what is spoken.
Most people that come to the Word, for want of esteeming it as an Institution of God for so happy a purpose, have no care At all of themselves in hearing, never look to their thoughts, never incline their ears, never listen, never heed what is spoken.
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They sit there (it may be) quietly and stilly for their position of body,
They fit there (it may be) quietly and stilly for their position of body,
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1911
but are shaken vp and downe in their soules, with a world of idle or euill imaginations, which stop out all that, that should bee conueighed into their minds to doe them good:
but Are shaken up and down in their Souls, with a world of idle or evil Imaginations, which stop out all that, that should be conveyed into their minds to do them good:
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1912
so they giue Satan leaue to fill vp their minds with vanitie, that there may be no roome for the grace of God.
so they give Satan leave to fill up their minds with vanity, that there may be no room for the grace of God.
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To such hearers we can promise no blessing:
To such hearers we can promise no blessing:
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but it is the attentiue marking and obseruing the Word (out of a good opinion of it,
but it is the attentive marking and observing the Word (out of a good opinion of it,
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1915
and an honourable esteeme, as a sauing instrument appointed of God to make men holy) which we prescribe vnto you as a meanes of changing your barrennesse into fruitfulnesse;
and an honourable esteem, as a Saving Instrument appointed of God to make men holy) which we prescribe unto you as a means of changing your Barrenness into fruitfulness;
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by the lips of his faithfull seruants, will Iesus Christ drop vertue into the hearts of those, that come to seeke it there. But
by the lips of his faithful Servants, will Iesus christ drop virtue into the hearts of those, that come to seek it there. But
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Thirdly, after hearing and reading, you must meditate and consider of that which you haue heard, you must apply it to your selues, you must trie your selues by it, you must duly consider,
Thirdly, After hearing and reading, you must meditate and Consider of that which you have herd, you must apply it to your selves, you must try your selves by it, you must duly Consider,
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whether you performe the things which it declareth vnto you, yea or no; and if you haue beene failing, prouoke your selues to more carefulnesse;
whither you perform the things which it Declareth unto you, yea or no; and if you have been failing, provoke your selves to more carefulness;
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you must vrge your selues to giue credit vnto the promises and threats, and to say within your selues, this good or euill, shall surely be performed vnto me accordingly.
you must urge your selves to give credit unto the promises and Treats, and to say within your selves, this good or evil, shall surely be performed unto me accordingly.
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And so mighty is the Word of God, that if it be thus hidden in the heart, it shall surely purge the heart, & make it good;
And so mighty is the Word of God, that if it be thus hidden in the heart, it shall surely purge the heart, & make it good;
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1921
if it be ingraffed in the soule, it is able to saue the soule; if it bee couered with earth, it wil bring forth a crop;
if it be Ingrafted in the soul, it is able to save the soul; if it be covered with earth, it will bring forth a crop;
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neither is any branch so barren and vnfruitfull, but by thus applying the Word to it selfe in priuate meditation, it shall by little and little be made fruitfull.
neither is any branch so barren and unfruitful, but by thus applying the Word to it self in private meditation, it shall by little and little be made fruitful.
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1923
But many men doe want the power of the Word, because they content themselues barely to reade or heare the Word;
But many men do want the power of the Word, Because they content themselves barely to read or hear the Word;
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1924
or if they marke it a little for the present, they esteeme-that sufficient, neuer taking care to goe alone,
or if they mark it a little for the present, they esteeme-that sufficient, never taking care to go alone,
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1925
and lay it fast vnto their owne hearts.
and lay it fast unto their own hearts.
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1926
Take knowledge (I pray you brethren) of the true cause, why the Word of God doth not profit the most of your soules:
Take knowledge (I pray you brothers) of the true cause, why the Word of God does not profit the most of your Souls:
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1927
you come hither to heare it, perhaps also you gine some reasonable heede to it,
you come hither to hear it, perhaps also you Gine Some reasonable heed to it,
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and can remember what was spoken, and can talke of it a little, if occasion serue:
and can Remember what was spoken, and can talk of it a little, if occasion serve:
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but the world with its businesses or delights, doth so bewiteh and beguile you, that you can find neither heart nor time,
but the world with its businesses or delights, does so bewiteh and beguile you, that you can find neither heart nor time,
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neither wil nor leasure to call againe to mind, the things that you haue heard;
neither will nor leisure to call again to mind, the things that you have herd;
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and to aske your selues, Doe I this dutie? am I guilty of this sinne? doth not this reproofe pertaine to me? haue I any part in this promise? and accordingly to striue with your owne hearts to be either humbled or comforted,
and to ask your selves, Do I this duty? am I guilty of this sin? does not this reproof pertain to me? have I any part in this promise? and accordingly to strive with your own hearts to be either humbled or comforted,
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and so to resolue on amendment and reformation according to the Word. This is the cause that we haue so too too many fruitlesse hearers.
and so to resolve on amendment and Reformation according to the Word. This is the cause that we have so too too many fruitless hearers.
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Hence it is, that so much is taught, so little practised.
Hence it is, that so much is taught, so little practised.
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How long will you continue to neglect this most sauing and most profitable exercise, of binding the Word on the tables of your hearts,
How long will you continue to neglect this most Saving and most profitable exercise, of binding the Word on the tables of your hearts,
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and of incorporating it into your soules, and being Gods instruments, to ingraue it in your owne minds, by meditating on it,
and of incorporating it into your Souls, and being God's Instruments, to engrave it in your own minds, by meditating on it,
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and by busying your cogitations vpon it afterwards, as a thing that much concerneth you? How often haue you been told, that much hearing without meditation, wil breede nothing but a swimming knowledge? that it will not beget holinesse? that it will not renew the soule? but that hearing seconded with meditation, will quicken and will sanctifie? I pray you take notice of this fault, & amend it.
and by busying your cogitations upon it afterwards, as a thing that much concerns you? How often have you been told, that much hearing without meditation, will breed nothing but a swimming knowledge? that it will not beget holiness? that it will not renew the soul? but that hearing seconded with meditation, will quicken and will sanctify? I pray you take notice of this fault, & amend it.
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Redeeme time, as to come and hearken to the voyce of God speaking to thee;
redeem time, as to come and harken to the voice of God speaking to thee;
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so likewise to get alone afterwards, and apply it to thy selfe in thy serious meditations.
so likewise to get alone afterwards, and apply it to thy self in thy serious meditations.
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Certainely if we did thus declare our high esteeme of Gods Word, and make it appeare, that our soules did account of it,
Certainly if we did thus declare our high esteem of God's Word, and make it appear, that our Souls did account of it,
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as of a thing most pretious and healthfull to our soules, the Lord of heauen would not faile to giue his blessing,
as of a thing most precious and healthful to our Souls, the Lord of heaven would not fail to give his blessing,
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and to make it mighty, to the working of a godly conuersation in vs, & it should bring forth the fruit of good liuing.
and to make it mighty, to the working of a godly Conversation in us, & it should bring forth the fruit of good living.
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But lastly, you must also ioyne with your meditating (which he that meditateth cannot but doe;
But lastly, you must also join with your meditating (which he that meditateth cannot but doe;
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he that meditates not, can hardly doe in any earnestnesse) constant prayer vnto God for his holy Spirit, to write his Law in your inward parts, to engraue it in the fleshly tables of your hearts,
he that meditates not, can hardly do in any earnestness) constant prayer unto God for his holy Spirit, to write his Law in your inward parts, to engrave it in the fleshly tables of your hearts,
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and to moue and incline your wills to obedience, that so you may become the Epistle of God, ministred by men.
and to move and incline your wills to Obedience, that so you may become the Epistle of God, ministered by men.
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For fruitfulnesse is a supernaturall effect:
For fruitfulness is a supernatural Effect:
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it comes not from any power inherent in mans soule, or arising from his owne wil:
it comes not from any power inherent in men soul, or arising from his own will:
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but it is an effect of the spirit of life and grace, which is sent from Christ the Vine,
but it is an Effect of the Spirit of life and grace, which is sent from christ the Vine,
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as it were sap, into the seuerall branches, that doe sucke and draw it from him in his ordinances,
as it were sap, into the several branches, that do suck and draw it from him in his ordinances,
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and by name, by faithfull, and earnest, and continuall requesting it at his hands.
and by name, by faithful, and earnest, and continual requesting it At his hands.
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You must therefore make conscience to call vpon God, for the good worke of his spirit, to helpe you to liue holily, to make you assured of his loue, feruent in loue to him, zealous of his glory,
You must Therefore make conscience to call upon God, for the good work of his Spirit, to help you to live holily, to make you assured of his love, fervent in love to him, zealous of his glory,
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and constant in walking in his lawes.
and constant in walking in his laws.
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And in particular, you must daily beg of him to strengthen you, for the performance of such and such duties,
And in particular, you must daily beg of him to strengthen you, for the performance of such and such duties,
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and leauing of such and such sinnes, as from time to time the Word of God which you heare, doth call vpou you to leaue or to performe.
and leaving of such and such Sins, as from time to time the Word of God which you hear, does call vpou you to leave or to perform.
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God will be entreated for all good things, and hee hath bound himselfe not to deny the requests of all that call on him. Euery one that seeketh, findeth: O comfortable and large promise!
God will be entreated for all good things, and he hath bound himself not to deny the requests of all that call on him. Every one that seeks, finds: Oh comfortable and large promise!
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answering all obiections, and able to stay vp the soule against all discouragements.
answering all objections, and able to stay up the soul against all discouragements.
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Neuer any man was so wicked & sinful, but if he would come to the Lord,
Never any man was so wicked & sinful, but if he would come to the Lord,
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& earnestly beseech him for his name sake, to change his heart and life, and continue constant in following this suite, the Lord did surely hearken vnto him, and make him godly.
& earnestly beseech him for his name sake, to change his heart and life, and continue constant in following this suit, the Lord did surely harken unto him, and make him godly.
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You cannot be good of your selues, but you may (if you will not winke) see your owne badnesse, and your owne impotency.
You cannot be good of your selves, but you may (if you will not wink) see your own badness, and your own impotency.
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You may (if you will not harden your owne hearts, and make your selues carelesse of your owne soules) cry and call to God to make you good,
You may (if you will not harden your own hearts, and make your selves careless of your own Souls) cry and call to God to make you good,
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and importune him with perpetuall supplications, to bow and incline your hearts to keep his precepts, to open your eyes to see,
and importune him with perpetual supplications, to bow and incline your hearts to keep his Precepts, to open your eyes to see,
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and your hearts to entertayne his holy Law; that you may conuert, and he may heale you.
and your hearts to entertain his holy Law; that you may convert, and he may heal you.
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This I say you may doe, if you do not make your selues wilfull and obstinate, by contemning the exhortations of Gods Word,
This I say you may do, if you do not make your selves wilful and obstinate, by contemning the exhortations of God's Word,
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and euen stopping your eares against it, and by wilfull turning your hearts after other matters.
and even stopping your ears against it, and by wilful turning your hearts After other matters.
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I haue shewed you now, how the barren may become fertile, how the dry may be filled with sap,
I have showed you now, how the barren may become fertile, how the dry may be filled with sap,
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and how the liues of them may be made godly and Christian, which are yet farre from godlinesse and Christianitie. See your barrennesse;
and how the lives of them may be made godly and Christian, which Are yet Far from godliness and Christianity. See your Barrenness;
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and to attentiue hearing, ioyne diligent meditating on the Word you heare;
and to attentive hearing, join diligent meditating on the Word you hear;
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and constant prayer vnto GOD for the strength of his Spirit, to make his Word effectuall,
and constant prayer unto GOD for the strength of his Spirit, to make his Word effectual,
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and to giue you grace to obey it; then shall you surely be made branches bringing forth fruit;
and to give you grace to obey it; then shall you surely be made branches bringing forth fruit;
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for then do you abide in Christ, and his word abideth in you, and that our Sauiour himselfe doth after wards prescribe as an infallible way to bring forth much fruit.
for then do you abide in christ, and his word Abideth in you, and that our Saviour himself does After wards prescribe as an infallible Way to bring forth much fruit.
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CHAP. XIX. Containing the fourth vse.CHAP. XIX. Containing the fourth use.
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BVt now it is time that we turn our selues vnto the fruitfull branches, to diuide vnto them that comfort, which GOD hath allotted vnto them,
But now it is time that we turn our selves unto the fruitful branches, to divide unto them that Comfort, which GOD hath allotted unto them,
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& which this text affordeth, and they stand in need of.
& which this text affords, and they stand in need of.
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For all those therfore that do bring forth fruit in Christ, in such sort as hath bin shewd, we haue much good to speake, and ioyfull tidings to deliuer.
For all those Therefore that do bring forth fruit in christ, in such sort as hath been showed, we have much good to speak, and joyful tidings to deliver.
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Wee are to assure and secure them, against all the feares of their owne hearts, against all the cauils of Satan,
we Are to assure and secure them, against all the fears of their own hearts, against all the cavils of Satan,
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and false censures of the wicked world, that they be not hypocrites, but true-hearted, and sincere Christians.
and false censures of the wicked world, that they be not Hypocrites, but truehearted, and sincere Christians.
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Whosoeuer amongst you findeth, that in his soule, the consideration of Gods infinit goodnes through his onely Son, hath had such a powerfull working, that it hath euen knit his heart sast vnto the author of so great kindnesse;
Whosoever among you finds, that in his soul, the consideration of God's infinite Goodness through his only Son, hath had such a powerful working, that it hath even knit his heart sast unto the author of so great kindness;
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and made him euen say and sweare within himself, that he would surely keep his righteous iudgements;
and made him even say and swear within himself, that he would surely keep his righteous Judgments;
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& made him constant in taking all pains to mortifie his corruptions, & to doe his duty in euery thing, according to the diuine direction:
& made him constant in taking all pains to mortify his corruptions, & to do his duty in every thing, according to the divine direction:
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so that there is no one thing so comfortable to him, as when he can carry himselfe in some good maner,
so that there is no one thing so comfortable to him, as when he can carry himself in Some good manner,
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as beseems the Gospel of Christ;
as beseems the Gospel of christ;
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& nothing doth more humble & abase him, than when he fails of this holy walking;
& nothing does more humble & abase him, than when he fails of this holy walking;
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& if it were demaunded of his very soule, what in all the world he most hartily desires and would fainest attaine in all his life? his hart would make this answer for him, that it is to please God, to get acquaintance with his duty, and to accomplish it accordingly:
& if it were demanded of his very soul, what in all the world he most heartily Desires and would fainest attain in all his life? his heart would make this answer for him, that it is to please God, to get acquaintance with his duty, and to accomplish it accordingly:
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this he wisheth, this hee longeth for, this he coueteth more, than all wealth or greatnesse,
this he wishes, this he Longeth for, this he covets more, than all wealth or greatness,
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or other gailded toy, that the world hath to giue him.
or other gailded toy, that the world hath to give him.
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I say now in Gods name to euery such person (and require him in Gods name to giue credit vnto my words,
I say now in God's name to every such person (and require him in God's name to give credit unto my words,
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because they are infallibly grounded on Gods Word) that he ought to be of good comfort, that he is a true Christian,
Because they Are infallibly grounded on God's Word) that he ought to be of good Comfort, that he is a true Christian,
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and no dissembler, & that for such an one he ought to take himfelfe, notwithstanding all the blemishes, errors, ignorances, imperfections;
and no dissembler, & that for such an one he ought to take himfelfe, notwithstanding all the blemishes, errors, ignorances, imperfections;
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and it may be also sometimes grosse out-strayings of his life.
and it may be also sometime gross out-strayings of his life.
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Brethren, the true-hearted had neede to bee made to vnderstand their trueth, as well as the false-hearted their falsehood.
Brothers, the truehearted had need to be made to understand their truth, as well as the False-hearted their falsehood.
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For as the latter out of his selfe-liking disposition is ready to flatter himselfe with sweet words;
For as the latter out of his self-liking disposition is ready to flatter himself with sweet words;
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so the former, out of his acquaintance with his own guilesulnes, and the sight of his owne badnesse and vnworthinesse, is ready to threaten himselfe ouersharpely,
so the former, out of his acquaintance with his own guilesulnes, and the sighed of his own badness and unworthiness, is ready to threaten himself ouersharpely,
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and to charge himselfe eagerly (though wrongfully) that he is but an hypocrite.
and to charge himself eagerly (though wrongfully) that he is but an hypocrite.
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But now ye seruants of God, consider that it is a fault to molest your selues with causelesse accusations of your selues,
But now you Servants of God, Consider that it is a fault to molest your selves with causeless accusations of your selves,
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or to be ignorant of the vnspeakeable fauour that God hath shewed you, or to deny the blessed work of his good Spirit in you.
or to be ignorant of the unspeakable favour that God hath showed you, or to deny the blessed work of his good Spirit in you.
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Yea you are bound in conscience to acknowledge your own true-heartednes, and with hearty thanks vnto God,
Yea you Are bound in conscience to acknowledge your own true-heartednes, and with hearty thanks unto God,
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& much chearefulnes in your selues, to approue your selues to him, and to your owne consciences.
& much chearefulnes in your selves, to approve your selves to him, and to your own Consciences.
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I confesse, that it is far more dangerous to hope then to feare without a cause:
I confess, that it is Far more dangerous to hope then to Fear without a cause:
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but yet the inconueniences of these false seares, are also very many & very great. When a man that is vpright.
but yet the inconveniences of these false sears, Are also very many & very great. When a man that is upright.
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doth not account himselfe so to be, he is vnable to thinke comfortably of dying, and leauing this World; he is backward to prayer;
does not account himself so to be, he is unable to think comfortably of dying, and leaving this World; he is backward to prayer;
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he can hardly giue thanks for any thing; he cannot long for the comming of our Lord Iesus Christ;
he can hardly give thanks for any thing; he cannot long for the coming of our Lord Iesus christ;
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he cannot so much delight himselfe in the contemplation of heauen; he cannot be so patient in affliction:
he cannot so much delight himself in the contemplation of heaven; he cannot be so patient in affliction:
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he cannot be so abundant in godly speeches, to the edification of others, as else hee might be.
he cannot be so abundant in godly Speeches, to the edification of Others, as Else he might be.
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These feares therefore (though by God they be made profitable for the beating downe of pride,
These fears Therefore (though by God they be made profitable for the beating down of pride,
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and for the ferretting out of the reliques of guile that remaine in vs) are yet (vnlesse they be seasonably opposed & remoued) very noysome and hurtful,
and for the ferretting out of the Relics of guile that remain in us) Are yet (unless they be seasonably opposed & removed) very noisome and hurtful,
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& (like an East wind, cold and dry) do bite & nip the branches,
& (like an East wind, cold and dry) do bite & nip the branches,
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and cause the grapes to grow, but few, and little, vpon them.
and cause the grapes to grow, but few, and little, upon them.
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Wherfore you must be giuen to vnderstand, that fruitfulnesse may well stand with the hauing many weakenesses, sins and corruptions;
Wherefore you must be given to understand, that fruitfulness may well stand with the having many Weaknesses, Sins and corruptions;
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though not with the allowing, excusing, maintaining, extenuating, denying, and wilfull winking at any.
though not with the allowing, excusing, maintaining, extenuating, denying, and wilful winking At any.
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Thou hast manifold corruptions in thee, much pride, vaine-glory, worldlinesse, lust, passion, reuengefulnesse, & twenty other like. But tel me;
Thou hast manifold corruptions in thee, much pride, vainglory, worldliness, lust, passion, revengefulness, & twenty other like. But tell me;
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Dost thou see and feele these corruptions? Dost thou constantly obserue the motions & risings of them with griefe, dislike, detestation,
Dost thou see and feel these corruptions? Dost thou constantly observe the motions & risings of them with grief, dislike, detestation,
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& iudging of thy selfe for them? Dost thou make opposition to them, by pressing on thine heart the promises, threates and precepts of the Word? by consideration of the death and sufferings of Christ, by groanes in thy selfe, and by supplications vnto God;
& judging of thy self for them? Dost thou make opposition to them, by pressing on thine heart the promises, Treats and Precepts of the Word? by consideration of the death and sufferings of christ, by groans in thy self, and by supplications unto God;
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and so keepest them from vsuall breaking forth in extremitie and grossenesse? or if they do at any time breake forth, dost thou arraigue thy selfe for them in Gods presence? not ceassing to wound and pierce thine owne heart, till thou findest it wrought to a renewed loathing of them? not ceassing to confesse them to the Lord,
and so Keepest them from usual breaking forth in extremity and grossness? or if they do At any time break forth, dost thou arraigue thy self for them in God's presence? not ceasing to wound and pierce thine own heart, till thou Findest it wrought to a renewed loathing of them? not ceasing to confess them to the Lord,
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and cry for his helpe, till thou hast renewed in thy selfe a firme purpose of no more returning vnto them? Dost thou these things, I say, in all thy faults, weaknesses and wandrings? then I affirme, that thou mayest be,
and cry for his help, till thou hast renewed in thy self a firm purpose of no more returning unto them? Dost thou these things, I say, in all thy Faults, Weaknesses and wanderings? then I affirm, that thou Mayest be,
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and art fruitfull, notwithstanding all these faults;
and art fruitful, notwithstanding all these Faults;
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and I tell thee, for the comforting of thine heart, that these things cannot bereaue thee of the title and priuiledgeof a fruitfull branch, and an vpright person.
and I tell thee, for the comforting of thine heart, that these things cannot bereave thee of the title and priuiledgeof a fruitful branch, and an upright person.
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Againe, thou art very defectiue in vertues of all kindes, in faith, in meekenesse, in patience, in thankefulnesse, in heauenly-mindednesse, and the rest:
Again, thou art very defective in Virtues of all Kinds, in faith, in meekness, in patience, in thankfulness, in Heavenly-mindedness, and the rest:
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But dost thou take notice of these thy defects? Art thou grieued and ashamed of them? Dost thou call vpon God to make a supply? and call on thy selfe to labour for an encrease of them? Dost thou stirre vp thy selfe to grow in these graces? & not excuse, please,
But dost thou take notice of these thy defects? Art thou grieved and ashamed of them? Dost thou call upon God to make a supply? and call on thy self to labour for an increase of them? Dost thou stir up thy self to grow in these graces? & not excuse, please,
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and content thy selfe in thy wants;
and content thy self in thy Wants;
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pretending that euery man must haue his faults, and so hast thou, thus sleightly passing them ouer? then I assure thee againe, that for all thy wants thou art yet fruitfull in Christ,
pretending that every man must have his Faults, and so hast thou, thus slightly passing them over? then I assure thee again, that for all thy Wants thou art yet fruitful in christ,
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and so vndoubtedly a true Christian. For to fruitfulnes is not required an actuall knowing and doing of all Gods will,
and so undoubtedly a true Christian. For to fruitfulness is not required an actual knowing and doing of all God's will,
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but a labouring and striuing to know and do the same, and that constantly, out of loue vnto him, & for his glory.
but a labouring and striving to know and do the same, and that constantly, out of love unto him, & for his glory.
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Wherefore if the loue of the Lord do so inflame thy soule, that thou resistest earnestly to all thy corruptions;
Wherefore if the love of the Lord do so inflame thy soul, that thou resistest earnestly to all thy corruptions;
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and if the intention and purpose of pleasing and honouring him, doe so constantly stand before thine eies,
and if the intention and purpose of pleasing and honouring him, do so constantly stand before thine eyes,
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as to make thee take continuall paines, to reforme and amend thy selfe; I dare pronounce thee a fruitfull branch, & a sound-hearted Christian:
as to make thee take continual pains, to reform and amend thy self; I Dare pronounce thee a fruitful branch, & a soundhearted Christian:
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and I doe now require and enioyne thee, to fall downe before the Lord with heartie praises,
and I do now require and enjoin thee, to fallen down before the Lord with hearty praises,
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for this so vnspeakeable goodnes of his, in ingraffing thee into the right Oliue, and making thee a liuing member of his Sonne the Head and Prince, in whom all fulnesse dwelleth.
for this so unspeakable Goodness of his, in Engrafting thee into the right Olive, and making thee a living member of his Son the Head and Prince, in whom all fullness dwells.
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Yea, I wish thee to reioyce, & to delight thy selfe in abundance of peace, through the certaine acknowledgement of thine happy estate that thou art not alone in,
Yea, I wish thee to rejoice, & to delight thy self in abundance of peace, through the certain acknowledgement of thine happy estate that thou art not alone in,
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but also of the Church, and truely partaker of the fatnesse and verdure of the right Oliue tree.
but also of the Church, and truly partaker of the fatness and verdure of the right Olive tree.
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To know a mans selfe fruitfull in some degree, will make him fruitfull in an higher.
To know a men self fruitful in Some degree, will make him fruitful in an higher.
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The man that suspecteth himselfe to be worse than nothin, goes fearefully & faintly about his businesse:
The man that suspects himself to be Worse than nothing, Goes fearfully & faintly about his business:
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but he that is certaine hee hath something of his owne (though not so much as he would) is chearefull and forward in following his calling.
but he that is certain he hath something of his own (though not so much as he would) is cheerful and forward in following his calling.
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It doth likewise euen dampe the courage of a good Christian, in following the trade of godlinesse,
It does likewise even damp the courage of a good Christian, in following the trade of godliness,
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when hee is still causelesly accusing himselfe to haue no truth, no sinceritie, no vprightnesse:
when he is still causelessly accusing himself to have no truth, no sincerity, no uprightness:
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but to know that hee hath truth indeed (and yet is farre short of perfection), this encourageth him to goe forward in striuing after perfection.
but to know that he hath truth indeed (and yet is Far short of perfection), this Encourageth him to go forward in striving After perfection.
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The consolation that pietie affordeth, is a principall furtherer of our good proceedings in it;
The consolation that piety affords, is a principal furtherer of our good proceedings in it;
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and therefore thou must take comfort in the truth of thy beginnings, that thou mayest goe forward with a liuelier pace, and greater diligence.
and Therefore thou must take Comfort in the truth of thy beginnings, that thou Mayest go forward with a livelier pace, and greater diligence.
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Consider heere, how that our Sauiour doth not name the bringing forth of as much, and as faire fruit, as others, for the note of a good and pleasing branch,
Consider Here, how that our Saviour does not name the bringing forth of as much, and as fair fruit, as Others, for the note of a good and pleasing branch,
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but simply the bringing forth of fruit:
but simply the bringing forth of fruit:
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and therefore if thou beest in any degree fruitfull, though neyther so much as thou wouldest,
and Therefore if thou Best in any degree fruitful, though neither so much as thou Wouldst,
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or shouldest, or seest others to bee; yet there is iust cause of receiuing comfort.
or Shouldst, or See Others to be; yet there is just cause of receiving Comfort.
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Indeed the littlenesse of our fruit should humble vs, but not discourage vs. It should stand before our eyes, to keepe vs from pride, not from peace;
Indeed the littleness of our fruit should humble us, but not discourage us It should stand before our eyes, to keep us from pride, not from peace;
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to stop vs from conceitednesse, not to hinder our comfort in God.
to stop us from conceitedness, not to hinder our Comfort in God.
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Satan that desireth to make all things harmefull vnto vs, labours also to turne the reliques of sinne (which remaine in vs), to the ouer-much disquieting and terrifying of our consciences,
Satan that Desires to make all things harmful unto us, labours also to turn the Relics of sin (which remain in us), to the overmuch disquieting and terrifying of our Consciences,
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and to the shaking of our faith, and interrupting the consolations we might enioy in God:
and to the shaking of our faith, and interrupting the consolations we might enjoy in God:
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but let vs not yeeld to the subtiltie and malice of Satan in this behalfe. When thou seest thy selfe failing in the measure of fruit, obserue this fayling well,
but let us not yield to the subtlety and malice of Satan in this behalf. When thou See thy self failing in the measure of fruit, observe this failing well,
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but turne it not the worst way. Let it make thee charge thy selfe with too much negligence, not with vtter hollownesse;
but turn it not the worst Way. Let it make thee charge thy self with too much negligence, not with utter hollowness;
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conclude from it, that thou art but weake and feeble, not that thou art but an hypocrite and dlssembler.
conclude from it, that thou art but weak and feeble, not that thou art but an hypocrite and dlssembler.
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And now let all Gods people, chiefly those that are full of doubts and feares, depart away confirmed and established in comfort:
And now let all God's people, chiefly those that Are full of doubts and fears, depart away confirmed and established in Comfort:
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let their spirits be at peace within them, and let them feede of the fat and sweete portion, which the Lord hath allowed them.
let their spirits be At peace within them, and let them feed of the fat and sweet portion, which the Lord hath allowed them.
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The ioy of the Lord will bee their strength; these comforts will ripen their fruites, as the Sunne-beames doe the fruites of the earth,
The joy of the Lord will be their strength; these comforts will ripen their fruits, as the Sunbeams do the fruits of the earth,
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and they shall with most east and assurance grow better and better, when they find the comfort and benefit, of being truly good already.
and they shall with most east and assurance grow better and better, when they find the Comfort and benefit, of being truly good already.
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So then conclude thou thus for thy selfe;
So then conclude thou thus for thy self;
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euery fruitfull branch is a true Christian, I am fruitfull (though not of so large, faire & ripe clusters as others, yet) of Grapes:
every fruitful branch is a true Christian, I am fruitful (though not of so large, fair & ripe clusters as Others, yet) of Grapes:
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my life is truly holy and good (though not approching so neare to perfection as it should);
my life is truly holy and good (though not approaching so near to perfection as it should);
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and therefore I will not doubt to esteeme my selfe a true Christian, and to giue the Lord the glory & praise,
and Therefore I will not doubt to esteem my self a true Christian, and to give the Lord the glory & praise,
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and take to my selfe the comfort and peace of my sinceritie. And so we haue spoken of the obiect of Gods Husbandrie;
and take to my self the Comfort and peace of my sincerity. And so we have spoken of the Object of God's Husbandry;
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the parts of which we will hereafter entreat of at some conuenient time, if God afford vs life and opportunity. Deo Solí gloria. FINIS.
the parts of which we will hereafter entreat of At Some convenient time, if God afford us life and opportunity. God Solí gloria. FINIS.
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GODS HVSBANDRY, TENDING CHIEFLY TO THE REFORMING OF AN Hypocrite, and making him true-hearted. Iohn 15.2. Euery branch in me that beareth not fruit, he taketh away;
GOD'S HUSBANDRY, TENDING CHIEFLY TO THE REFORMING OF an Hypocrite, and making him truehearted. John 15.2. Every branch in me that bears not fruit, he Takes away;
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and euery branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth, that it may bring foorth more fruit.
and every branch that bears fruit, he Purgeth, that it may bring forth more fruit.
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CHAP. I. Shewing the order of the words and points to be handled.CHAP. I Showing the order of the words and points to be handled.
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COncerning the subiect of Gods Husbandry, wee haue already spoken, namely, of the branches of the Vine, in which wee haue considered, a distribution of them into their seuerall kinds,
Concerning the Subject of God's Husbandry, we have already spoken, namely, of the branches of the Vine, in which we have considered, a distribution of them into their several Kinds,
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and a distinction of them by their speciall differences of fruitlesse and fruitfull.
and a distinction of them by their special differences of fruitless and fruitful.
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Let vs now proceed to declare the parts of Gods Husbandry, which are diuers, according to the diuerse nature of the branches.
Let us now proceed to declare the parts of God's Husbandry, which Are diverse, according to the diverse nature of the branches.
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For the vnfruitfull branch, the hypocrite, he carries himselfe towards it, as beseemeth a good husband;
For the unfruitful branch, the hypocrite, he carries himself towards it, as beseems a good husband;
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he cuts it off, that is to say, he doth by little and little separate him from Iesus Christ,
he cuts it off, that is to say, he does by little and little separate him from Iesus christ,
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and from the benefits of Christ, with whom hee seemed once to bee vnited:
and from the benefits of christ, with whom he seemed once to be united:
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Causing that he loseth the good things he seemed to haue, and so by falling off from those appearances of goodnesse which were in him, hee discouereth himselfe to haue but counterfeited, till, proceeding to greater sinfulnesse, at last eternall death doe ouerwhelme him.
Causing that he loses the good things he seemed to have, and so by falling off from those appearances of Goodness which were in him, he Discovereth himself to have but counterfeited, till, proceeding to greater sinfulness, At last Eternal death do overwhelm him.
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But for the fruitfull branch, the vpright-hearted Christian, the Lords dealing with him is farre otherwise:
But for the fruitful branch, the upright-hearted Christian, the lords dealing with him is Far otherwise:
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hee is alone purged or pruned.
he is alone purged or pruned.
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The hypocrite is himselfe taken off from the Vine, the true Christian hath onely something taken off from him, that he may very well spare, being pared about to the remoouall of that, that by continuing vpon him, would haue done him much hurt.
The hypocrite is himself taken off from the Vine, the true Christian hath only something taken off from him, that he may very well spare, being pared about to the removal of that, that by Continuing upon him, would have done him much hurt.
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You all know what the naturall pruning is, viz. the cutting off from the branches, such vnprofitable and ouergrowing twists, leaues,
You all know what the natural pruning is, viz. the cutting off from the branches, such unprofitable and overgrowing twists, leaves,
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or the like, as doe no way benefit the branch, but hurt it rather, in causing the fruit thereof to be lesser and scanter then it might be.
or the like, as doe no Way benefit the branch, but hurt it rather, in causing the fruit thereof to be lesser and scanter then it might be.
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The thing signified heereby, is the subduing of the corruptions of Gods seruants, viz. their pride, passion, selfe-loue, earthly-mindednesse, voluptuousnesse,
The thing signified hereby, is the subduing of the corruptions of God's Servants, viz. their pride, passion, Self-love, Earthly-mindedness, voluptuousness,
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and the like disorders, which if they were not mortified, they would runne all out into a faire shew of profession, not at all fructifying in an holy conuersation:
and the like disorders, which if they were not mortified, they would run all out into a fair show of profession, not At all fructifying in an holy Conversation:
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but when these corruptions are taken away by diuers needefull meanes, as the Lord himselfe knowes the fittest meanes (for he is but an ill Vine-dresser, that wanteth his pruning instruments,
but when these corruptions Are taken away by diverse needful means, as the Lord himself knows the Fittest means (for he is but an ill Vine-dresser, that Wants his pruning Instruments,
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then is that end obtained, which God intendeth) and then follows that effect wherein themselues reioyce, viz. they bring foorth more fruit.
then is that end obtained, which God intends) and then follows that Effect wherein themselves rejoice, viz. they bring forth more fruit.
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They become more rich in the worke of the Lord, more plentifull in all godlinesse and righteousnesse,
They become more rich in the work of the Lord, more plentiful in all godliness and righteousness,
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and in all excellent seruices to God and man.
and in all excellent services to God and man.
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They doe more good, they liue more profitably and seruiceably, and are euery way more abundant in all the fruits of the Spirit, ioy, peace, loue, righteousnesse, temperance, meekenesse, goodnesse,
They do more good, they live more profitably and serviceably, and Are every Way more abundant in all the fruits of the Spirit, joy, peace, love, righteousness, temperance, meekness, Goodness,
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and the rest, then euer else they would haue beene.
and the rest, then ever Else they would have been.
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And thus you may see, that in these words we are led to speake of foure most necessary points.
And thus you may see, that in these words we Are led to speak of foure most necessary points.
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The destruction of hypocrites The corruptions of Gods true Saints, in that they need pruning. The helpe they haue against these corruptios by pruning.
The destruction of Hypocrites The corruptions of God's true Saints, in that they need pruning. The help they have against these corruptios by pruning.
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And the good they get by this pruning, viz. growth in godlinesse:
And the good they get by this pruning, viz. growth in godliness:
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of which, whilst I doe speake with as much plainenesse and euidence as I can, let me craue you also to attend with all diligence and reuerence.
of which, while I do speak with as much plainness and evidence as I can, let me crave you also to attend with all diligence and Reverence.
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CHAP. II. Shewing the certaine destruction of hypocrites, and the degrees and meanes thereof.CHAP. II Showing the certain destruction of Hypocrites, and the Degrees and means thereof.
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COme hither therefore, I pray you, in the first place, and behold the end of the hypocrite; COme hither Therefore, I pray you, in the First place, and behold the end of the hypocrite;
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He is to be cut off. He is to be Cut off.
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All false-hearted, guilefull, and hollow professors of Christian Religion, that are not in truth, which they seeme in appearance, shall by degrees be surely brought to nought and destroyed.
All False-hearted, guileful, and hollow professors of Christian Religion, that Are not in truth, which they seem in appearance, shall by Degrees be surely brought to nought and destroyed.
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The Lord will no more suffer such persons to remaine in his Church vndiscouered and vnconfounded,
The Lord will no more suffer such Persons to remain in his Church undiscovered and unconfounded,
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then a good husbandman will suffer dry and rotten branches to remaine vpon the trees of his Orchard vncut off.
then a good husbandman will suffer dry and rotten branches to remain upon the trees of his Orchard uncut off.
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So you haue it in the other Parables also, The tree that bringeth not foorth good fruit, is hewne downe and cast into the fire, saith Iohn the Baptist, to the men that came to his Baptisme.
So you have it in the other Parables also, The tree that brings not forth good fruit, is hewed down and cast into the fire, Says John the Baptist, to the men that Come to his Baptism.
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The house that was built vpon the sand, when the winde, raine, and tempest did beate vpon it, was quickly tumbled vnder foot, and the fall thereof was great, saith our Sauiour, in the conclusion of his Sermon on the mount.
The house that was built upon the sand, when the wind, rain, and tempest did beat upon it, was quickly tumbled under foot, and the fallen thereof was great, Says our Saviour, in the conclusion of his Sermon on the mount.
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The stony ground also withered away in the heate, and the thorny was ouerrunne with thornes.
The stony ground also withered away in the heat, and the thorny was overrun with thorns.
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The earth that drinketh in the raine which commeth vpon it, and bringeth forth no better fruit then thornes and bryers, is neere vnto cursing, whose end shall be burning, saith the Author to the Hebrewes:
The earth that Drinketh in the rain which comes upon it, and brings forth no better fruit then thorns and briers, is near unto cursing, whose end shall be burning, Says the Author to the Hebrews:
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And from him that hath not, (meaning in truth) that shall bee taken away which he seemed to haue,
And from him that hath not, (meaning in truth) that shall be taken away which he seemed to have,
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as our Sauiour tells vs. Saint Iohn doth giue vs examples of this ruine of dissemblers, saying of many in his time, They went out from vs,
as our Saviour tells us Saint John does give us Examples of this ruin of dissemblers, saying of many in his time, They went out from us,
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because they were not of vs. Thus hath the Lord beene abundant in discouering his intended vengeance against the counterfeit Christian.Because they were not of us Thus hath the Lord been abundant in discovering his intended vengeance against the counterfeit Christian.
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That you may the better conceiue of Gods Wisedome and Iustice herein;
That you may the better conceive of God's Wisdom and justice herein;
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we will shew you in what degrees, and by what instruments, the Lord doth cut off these dry branches.
we will show you in what Degrees, and by what Instruments, the Lord does Cut off these dry branches.
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The degrees are likely these, and thus they follow one vpon another.
The Degrees Are likely these, and thus they follow one upon Another.
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First, whereas they had some workes of common grace bestowed vpon them, as the inlightening of their mindes, in some measure, to conceiue diuine truths, the framing of their wils to a liking of exercises of piety, a gladnesse to heare and speake of the Word, a gladnesse of the company of good men, and the like;
First, whereas they had Some works of Common grace bestowed upon them, as the enlightening of their minds, in Some measure, to conceive divine truths, the framing of their wills to a liking of exercises of piety, a gladness to hear and speak of the Word, a gladness of the company of good men, and the like;
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these workes are (by Gods iust Iudgement, because they refuse to make a good vse of them, in turning all to the thorow changing of their hearts,
these works Are (by God's just Judgement, Because they refuse to make a good use of them, in turning all to the thorough changing of their hearts,
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and reforming of their liues) euen quite withdrawne from them; and so there followes a sensible withering:
and reforming of their lives) even quite withdrawn from them; and so there follows a sensible withering:
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they care not for the Word, they care not for the company of the Saints, that once contented them,
they care not for the Word, they care not for the company of the Saints, that once contented them,
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and Religion seemeth nothing so goodly a thing vnto them, as somtimes it did.
and Religion seems nothing so goodly a thing unto them, as sometimes it did.
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Secondly, whereas they had once the spirit of restraint bestowed vpon them, to hold downe their corruptions,
Secondly, whereas they had once the Spirit of restraint bestowed upon them, to hold down their corruptions,
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and to keepe the badnesse of their hearts from shewing it selfe in extremity:
and to keep the badness of their hearts from showing it self in extremity:
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the Lord doth now please to remooue these bars, so to auenge himselfe vpon their ingratitude and stubbornnesse, that did winke with their eyes,
the Lord does now please to remove these bars, so to avenge himself upon their ingratitude and stubbornness, that did wink with their eyes,
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and resist the offers of loue made to them, and refuse to open the doore when hee stood there and knocked,
and resist the offers of love made to them, and refuse to open the door when he stood there and knocked,
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and to giue them ouer into the hands of their owne euill natures, that they may breake foorth openly,
and to give them over into the hands of their own evil nature's, that they may break forth openly,
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and discouer themselues how rotten they were at heart, by running into some such vile practice as carries them quite away,
and discover themselves how rotten they were At heart, by running into Some such vile practice as carries them quite away,
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so that they neuer returne againe by repentance, nor neuer shew themselues to be soundly humbled for the same.
so that they never return again by Repentance, nor never show themselves to be soundly humbled for the same.
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Then doth he send the temptations of Satan, together with the affrightments or allurements of the world, whereby they are so cleane pule away from the shew of godlinesse, that at last, they grow professedly cold and carelesse in open shew, bearing before them an allowance of themselues, in such their luke-warmenesse;
Then does he send the temptations of Satan, together with the affrightments or allurements of the world, whereby they Are so clean pule away from the show of godliness, that At last, they grow professedly cold and careless in open show, bearing before them an allowance of themselves, in such their lukewarmness;
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yea, perhaps also they turne very enemies of that goodnesse which they seemed to haue; fall out with those persons that they seemed best to loue;
yea, perhaps also they turn very enemies of that Goodness which they seemed to have; fallen out with those Persons that they seemed best to love;
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brooke least that company that seemed most to satisfie them, and become bitter, harsh, sharpe, violent, in speaking euill of those persons and things that were once approoued by them;
brook lest that company that seemed most to satisfy them, and become bitter, harsh, sharp, violent, in speaking evil of those Persons and things that were once approved by them;
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and lastly, some miserable and fearefull end (wherein they are either swallowed vp of horrible despaire,
and lastly, Some miserable and fearful end (wherein they Are either swallowed up of horrible despair,
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or sold ouer to the most stony hardnesse that may be) doth rent them from the land of the liuing, and send them downe to hell.
or sold over to the most stony hardness that may be) does rend them from the land of the living, and send them down to hell.
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And so is fulfilled that of our Sauiour in the sixth verse, The branches that abide not in him, are cast foorth and wither,
And so is fulfilled that of our Saviour in the sixth verse, The branches that abide not in him, Are cast forth and wither,
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and gathered, and cast into the fire and burnt.
and gathered, and cast into the fire and burned.
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Now the meanes of cutting them off, are many, euen all things that doe befall them:
Now the means of cutting them off, Are many, even all things that do befall them:
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for all workes together to the ruine of them that sell themselues ouer into the hands of sinne,
for all works together to the ruin of them that fell themselves over into the hands of sin,
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as well as for the good of them that worke righteousnesse:
as well as for the good of them that work righteousness:
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but chiefly the Word of God it selfe (a two-edged sword) because they will not yeeld vnto it, that it might cut off their corruptions from their soules, becomes a sauour of death, a weapon of vengeance, to cut off their soules from God:
but chiefly the Word of God it self (a two-edged sword) Because they will not yield unto it, that it might Cut off their corruptions from their Souls, becomes a savour of death, a weapon of vengeance, to Cut off their Souls from God:
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for by their often resisting it, and much setting of their wits and consciences vpon the tenters, to shift and dally with it, they become blinder and blinder,
for by their often resisting it, and much setting of their wits and Consciences upon the tenters, to shift and dally with it, they become blinder and blinder,
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and harder and harder, till at length they bee sold ouer vnto vtter blindnesse, and giuen cleane into the power of sinne and Satan, from which they seemed once to be redeemed.
and harder and harder, till At length they be sold over unto utter blindness, and given clean into the power of sin and Satan, from which they seemed once to be redeemed.
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And thus was Iudas cut off, as the Scriptures shew vs. Hee was first a thiefe, allowing himselfe in his couetousnesse and purloyning,
And thus was Iudas Cut off, as the Scriptures show us He was First a thief, allowing himself in his covetousness and purloining,
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and not heeding the checkes of his owne heart, which, euery man must needs know, would be apt to be moouing within him, being a person of so great knowledge as he was,
and not heeding the Checks of his own heart, which, every man must needs know, would be apt to be moving within him, being a person of so great knowledge as he was,
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and after he prooued a very deuill, when he dipt his hands into the warme and innocent blood of his heauenly Master, and well-knowne Sauiour.
and After he proved a very Devil, when he dipped his hands into the warm and innocent blood of his heavenly Master, and wellknown Saviour.
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The Lord, to punish his guile, in not opposing his couetousnesse and falshood, put him cleane vp into the hands of the deuill,
The Lord, to Punish his guile, in not opposing his covetousness and falsehood, put him clean up into the hands of the Devil,
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and his owne both rage and lucre, till Satan had possessed him, with a full purpose of turning on the Pharises side, (where he saw more likelihood of rising) and of making himselfe a faire way into their fauours, by selling his Master vnto them for a little money.
and his own both rage and lucre, till Satan had possessed him, with a full purpose of turning on the Pharisees side, (where he saw more likelihood of rising) and of making himself a fair Way into their favours, by selling his Master unto them for a little money.
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And those reproofes and warnings of our Sauiour Christ, which should haue withdrawne him from this reuolt and treason, did nothing else through his desperate wilfulnesse,
And those reproofs and Warnings of our Saviour christ, which should have withdrawn him from this revolt and treason, did nothing Else through his desperate wilfulness,
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but inrage, imbitter, and inuenome him;
but enrage, embitter, and inuenome him;
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prouoking him more and more against his Master, till he was separated from the very shew of his former appearing goodnesse,
provoking him more and more against his Master, till he was separated from the very show of his former appearing Goodness,
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and changed from being Christs Apostle, to be his apprehender:
and changed from being Christ Apostle, to be his apprehender:
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and a little after he was vtterly cut off, and gathered and throwne into the fire and burnt,
and a little After he was utterly Cut off, and gathered and thrown into the fire and burned,
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when despaire was sent against him in such fiercenesse, that it droue him to hang himselfe, that is to say, to leape quicke into hell, his owne place, as Peter calleth it.
when despair was sent against him in such fierceness, that it drove him to hang himself, that is to say, to leap quick into hell, his own place, as Peter calls it.
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So also was Achitophel, the type of Iudas, cut off, and so Amaziah, and Ioash, and Ananias, and Saphira, and many more:
So also was Ahithophel, the type of Iudas, Cut off, and so Amaziah, and Joash, and Ananias, and Sapphira, and many more:
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and so also are all hypocrites sooner or later cut off, being caryed away, either with heresies,
and so also Are all Hypocrites sooner or later Cut off, being carried away, either with heresies,
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or schismes, or persecutions, or worldlinesse, or voluptuousnesse, and at last with despaire or hardnesse, with some heauy hand of God likely, and damnation for the vp-shot.
or schisms, or persecutions, or worldliness, or voluptuousness, and At last with despair or hardness, with Some heavy hand of God likely, and damnation for the upshot.
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CHAP. III. Shewing the reasons of the destruction of hypocrites. THus haue you seene how sure it is that hypocrites must fearefully perish.CHAP. III. Showing the Reasons of the destruction of Hypocrites. THus have you seen how sure it is that Hypocrites must fearfully perish.
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Let vs consider, why it must needes fall out so hard with them. And the reasons hereof are to be taken from God partly, & partly from themselues,
Let us Consider, why it must needs fallen out so hard with them. And the Reasons hereof Are to be taken from God partly, & partly from themselves,
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and from all other of Gods Saints. From God, First, because he sees them. Secondly, because he hates them.
and from all other of God's Saints. From God, First, Because he sees them. Secondly, Because he hates them.
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Thirdly, because he will gayne glory by them.
Thirdly, Because he will gain glory by them.
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For the first of these, Though the hypocrite doe couer himselfe ouer with such a thicke cloudy as the eyes of men are not able for the most part to pearce thorow it, and discerne him:
For the First of these, Though the hypocrite do cover himself over with such a thick cloudy as the eyes of men Are not able for the most part to pierce thorough it, and discern him:
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yet the Lord of heauen doth alwaies see him, and see thorow him. His eyes in euery place behold the euill and the good:
yet the Lord of heaven does always see him, and see thorough him. His eyes in every place behold the evil and the good:
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He tryeth the hearts, he searcheth the reynes, he spyeth into the deepest and darkest corners of euery soule.
He trieth the hearts, he Searches the reins, he spieth into the Deepest and Darkest corners of every soul.
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Hell and destruction are before the eyes of the Lord:
Hell and destruction Are before the eyes of the Lord:
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how then should the hearts of the sonnes of men be hidden from him? Nay doubtlesse, there is neither darkenesse nor the shadow of death, where the workers of iniquity may hide themselues,
how then should the hearts of the Sons of men be hidden from him? Nay doubtless, there is neither darkness nor the shadow of death, where the workers of iniquity may hide themselves,
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but his eyes doe obserue, and his eye-lids doe ponder all their paths.
but his eyes do observe, and his eyelids do ponder all their paths.
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From men like himselfe, a man may make an easy shift to keepe his heart secret,
From men like himself, a man may make an easy shift to keep his heart secret,
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yea, so is this vice giuen to cloaking and sculking, that from a mans owne selfe, he will make a shift to hide the odiousnesse of his inside,
yea, so is this vice given to cloaking and skulking, that from a men own self, he will make a shift to hide the odiousness of his inside,
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and this filthy guilefulnesse of his owne spirit;
and this filthy guilefulness of his own Spirit;
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But after all the turning, and shifting, and winding of mankinde, that shall proue true at length (in spight of all) which Paul affirmeth, viz. that God is not mocked.
But After all the turning, and shifting, and winding of mankind, that shall prove true At length (in spite of all) which Paul Affirmeth, viz. that God is not mocked.
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There is no beguiling of that all-searching eye of our Maker. There is no possibility of offering couzenage, and putting tricks vpon the King of heauen.
There is no beguiling of that All-searching eye of our Maker. There is no possibility of offering cozenage, and putting tricks upon the King of heaven.
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The Lord of all the world is not subiect to the weakenesse of earthly Princes, that often take flatterers for friends,
The Lord of all the world is not Subject to the weakness of earthly Princes, that often take Flatterers for Friends,
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and fawning sycophants, for loyal subiects:
and fawning Sycophants, for loyal Subjects:
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but euen such as a man is in deede and truth, such doth God esteeme and take him for:
but even such as a man is in deed and truth, such does God esteem and take him for:
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for he doth not iudge after the outward appearance, but iudgeth righteous iudgement. A man may say of hypocrisy, as once Iob in another sence said of Wisdome:
for he does not judge After the outward appearance, but Judgeth righteous judgement. A man may say of hypocrisy, as once Job in Another sense said of Wisdom:
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That it is hid from the eyes of all liuing, and kept close from the Fowles of the aire:
That it is hid from the eyes of all living, and kept close from the Fowls of the air:
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but God vnderstandeth the way thereof, and hee knoweth the place thereof: for hee looketh to the ends of the earth, and seeth vnder the whole heauen.
but God understandeth the Way thereof, and he Knoweth the place thereof: for he looks to the ends of the earth, and sees under the Whole heaven.
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Did not our Sauiour Christ know what was in man? and therefore also refuse to trust himselfe, with those hollow-harted beleeuers of his time? Did not he giue Iudas his right name,
Did not our Saviour christ know what was in man? and Therefore also refuse to trust himself, with those hollow-harted believers of his time? Did not he give Iudas his right name,
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when hee carried himself most fairly and commendably to the world-wards? euen then, intitling him as he was worthy to be intitled, a diuell,
when he carried himself most fairly and commendably to the worldwards? even then, entitling him as he was worthy to be entitled, a Devil,
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when as yet, he remained disguized with the vizard of Apostleship? Doubtlesse, as no wisedome, counsell,
when as yet, he remained disguised with the vizard of Apostleship? Doubtless, as no Wisdom, counsel,
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nor vnderstanding can preuaile against the Lord, to disappoint him, (as Salomons Prouerb affirmeth;) So neither can any fraud, guile,
nor understanding can prevail against the Lord, to disappoint him, (as Solomon's Proverb Affirmeth;) So neither can any fraud, guile,
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or dissembling, preuaile to beguile him.
or dissembling, prevail to beguile him.
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And is it possible that his pure eyes should discouer him, and his iust and almighty hand not bee stretched out to destroy him? Nay verily:
And is it possible that his pure eyes should discover him, and his just and almighty hand not be stretched out to destroy him? Nay verily:
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for as he sees him, so hee lothes him also, and lothes him in a very high degree,
for as he sees him, so he Loathes him also, and Loathes him in a very high degree,
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euen as we doe lothe a rotten sepulchre for all its payntings:
even as we do loath a rotten Sepulchre for all its paintings:
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and as we would abhorre a cup full of filthy geere within, though the outside were neuer so cleanly washed, and farely scowred:
and as we would abhor a cup full of filthy gear within, though the outside were never so cleanly washed, and farely scoured:
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and as we could not but doe him, that should beare great outward semblance of friendship and goodwill vnto vs,
and as we could not but do him, that should bear great outward semblance of friendship and goodwill unto us,
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when his heart did harbor nothing but neglect of vs, or malice against vs. A false friend is alwaies more detestable vnto a man,
when his heart did harbour nothing but neglect of us, or malice against us A false friend is always more detestable unto a man,
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when once his falsehood is made knowne, then the most violent, but professed enemy.
when once his falsehood is made known, then the most violent, but professed enemy.
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Doe you not thinke that Dauid was as much or more imbittered against Achitophel, then against the Philistim or Moabite, that euer he fought with? The hypocrite, by seeming good, declares that he knowes what is good,
Do you not think that David was as much or more imbittered against Ahithophel, then against the Philistim or Moabite, that ever he fought with? The hypocrite, by seeming good, declares that he knows what is good,
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and how it should be imbraced:
and how it should be embraced:
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And by but seeming alone, hee proueth that he hath no loue to that which hee confesseth to deserue loue;
And by but seeming alone, he Proves that he hath no love to that which he Confesses to deserve love;
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and so sinning against the light that is inkindled in him, must he not needs prouoke the holy eyes of the Diuine Maiesty against him? In truth,
and so sinning against the Light that is enkindled in him, must he not needs provoke the holy eyes of the Divine Majesty against him? In truth,
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an hypocrite euen of the closer kinde, doth exceeding grossely abuse the Lord, and all his ordinances,
an hypocrite even of the closer kind, does exceeding grossly abuse the Lord, and all his ordinances,
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and exceeding hainously peruert his patience and kindenesse, and turne the great mystery of our saluation, into a very fable, seeing that he is not good in good earnest,
and exceeding heinously pervert his patience and kindness, and turn the great mystery of our salvation, into a very fable, seeing that he is not good in good earnest,
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but in Iest, as one might well call it:
but in Jest, as one might well call it:
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and how then can it be otherwise, but that the wrath and indignation of God should burne against him euen vnto hell? seeing that in the last place he hauing fully purposed to glorify himselfe by all his creatures, findes none other way left, of reaping honour from the dissembler,
and how then can it be otherwise, but that the wrath and Indignation of God should burn against him even unto hell? seeing that in the last place he having Fully purposed to Glorify himself by all his creatures, finds none other Way left, of reaping honour from the dissembler,
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but alone by magnifying his Iustice in his ouerthrow.
but alone by magnifying his justice in his overthrow.
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For he neglects the offers of his loue, and refuseth to conuert, and wil not accept of saluation vpon those conditiōs, on which God would bestow it vpon him.
For he neglects the offers of his love, and Refuseth to convert, and will not accept of salvation upon those conditions, on which God would bestow it upon him.
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Wee know all, that God hath made all things for his owne glory, in the cleere demonstration of his owne vnspeakeable excellencies by them,
we know all, that God hath made all things for his own glory, in the clear demonstration of his own unspeakable excellencies by them,
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and of this end he can no more fayle, or be disappointed, then be defectiue in wisdome & goodnes;
and of this end he can no more fail, or be disappointed, then be defective in Wisdom & Goodness;
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which, because they be essentiall in him, he can no more come short of perfection in them,
which, Because they be essential in him, he can no more come short of perfection in them,
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then that hee can cease to be himself.
then that he can cease to be himself.
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Now the hypocrite, by the continuing such, doth make himselfe vtterly vncapeable of becomming an actiue instrument to glorify the Lord, by performing that that is good in his sight:
Now the hypocrite, by the Continuing such, does make himself utterly uncapable of becoming an active Instrument to Glorify the Lord, by performing that that is good in his sighed:
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for fruitfull he will neuer be, his impotency arising alwaies from wilfulnes, or carelesnes, or both, seeing these twaine cannot at all or very hardly be separated one frō the other:
for fruitful he will never be, his impotency arising always from wilfulness, or carelessness, or both, seeing these twaine cannot At all or very hardly be separated one from the other:
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wherfore needes must he be made a passiue instrument of Gods honor, whether he will or no, seruing to declare his infinite iustice in his due destruction, by being forced to suffer the deserued punishment, which his grieuous wickednesse doth challenge at the hands of his righteousnesse.
Wherefore needs must he be made a passive Instrument of God's honour, whither he will or no, serving to declare his infinite Justice in his due destruction, by being forced to suffer the deserved punishment, which his grievous wickedness does challenge At the hands of his righteousness.
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If it be obiected, that God might conuert the hypocrite if he would:
If it be objected, that God might convert the hypocrite if he would:
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The answere is, By his omnipotent power he might, and so he migt the diuels too,
The answer is, By his omnipotent power he might, and so he migt the Devils too,
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and the very prince of the diuels, Beelzebub himselfe.
and the very Prince of the Devils, Beelzebub himself.
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But wee must vnderstand, that the Lord hath set downe a certaine way and order of conuerting men vnto him, agreeable to the rules of his owne vnsearchable wisedome:
But we must understand, that the Lord hath Set down a certain Way and order of converting men unto him, agreeable to the rules of his own unsearchable Wisdom:
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euen such a way, as is in it selfe most plaine, sure and infallible, if the negligence and obstinacy of men doe not hinder,
even such a Way, as is in it self most plain, sure and infallible, if the negligence and obstinacy of men do not hinder,
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and such a way, as is most conuenient to procure the greatest honour that may be vnto him, in their saluation,
and such a Way, as is most convenient to procure the greatest honour that may be unto him, in their salvation,
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and that is, that man himselfe should become a working instrument with God, to his owne conuersion and saluation.
and that is, that man himself should become a working Instrument with God, to his own conversion and salvation.
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Which seeing the hypocrite will not doe, the Lord will neuer bee so ouer-gracious vnto him,
Which seeing the hypocrite will not do, the Lord will never be so ouer-gracious unto him,
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as to bring him to heauen by another way, but will euen magnify himselfe in destroying him,
as to bring him to heaven by Another Way, but will even magnify himself in destroying him,
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because he neglected to take the right course that was shewed him, to doe himselfe good.
Because he neglected to take the right course that was showed him, to do himself good.
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So you see reasons enow on Gods part, why such branches should be separated from the Vine.
So you see Reasons enough on God's part, why such branches should be separated from the Vine.
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Consider we of themselues, and see if there be not more then cause of handling them with such seuerity.
Consider we of themselves, and see if there be not more then cause of handling them with such severity.
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First, they thrust away saluation from themselues, as it is sayd of the Iewes in another case, Because they will not entertaine,
First, they thrust away salvation from themselves, as it is said of the Iewes in Another case, Because they will not entertain,
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and yeeld vnto the good motions of Gods Word and Spirit, that doe vrge and presse them to turne vnto the Lord,
and yield unto the good motions of God's Word and Spirit, that do urge and press them to turn unto the Lord,
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and therefore, what can be expected in reason, but that they should procure vnto themselues euen sharpe and swift damnation? For is it not most equall, that he which will not receiue saluation,
and Therefore, what can be expected in reason, but that they should procure unto themselves even sharp and swift damnation? For is it not most equal, that he which will not receive salvation,
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when it is proffered vnto him by God, should vtterly perish; as that he should be starued, and dye for hunger, which will not receiue foode,
when it is proffered unto him by God, should utterly perish; as that he should be starved, and die for hunger, which will not receive food,
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when it is put into his hands? These men resist and oppugne the Spirit of God,
when it is put into his hands? These men resist and oppugn the Spirit of God,
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and will not accept of life vpon such termes, as it may stand with Gods Iustice to bestow it vpon them.
and will not accept of life upon such terms, as it may stand with God's justice to bestow it upon them.
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If he would saue them, and giue them leaue to goe on in their beloued sinnes too, O how glad they would be of such a carnall way of comming to heauen!
If he would save them, and give them leave to go on in their Beloved Sins too, Oh how glad they would be of such a carnal Way of coming to heaven!
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But if he wil not giue eternall life, but vnto those that are carefull throughly to reforme their hearts and liues, they know not how to be at all that paynes.
But if he will not give Eternal life, but unto those that Are careful thoroughly to reform their hearts and lives, they know not how to be At all that pains.
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Surely the matter standing thus betwixt the Lord and their soules, it could not stand with his righteousnesse, to preserue them from ruine.
Surely the matter standing thus betwixt the Lord and their Souls, it could not stand with his righteousness, to preserve them from ruin.
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The dissembling Christian dealeth by God, as the Disciples of Christ did deale by him in the sixth of Iohn. When he told them of eating his flesh,
The dissembling Christian deals by God, as the Disciples of christ did deal by him in the sixth of John. When he told them of eating his Flesh,
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and drinking his blood, they sayd, This was an hard saying, who could heare it? and so went backe,
and drinking his blood, they said, This was an hard saying, who could hear it? and so went back,
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and walked no more with him.
and walked no more with him.
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So the hypocrite, hearing of remission of sinnes, of life, of saluation, thinkes they bee things very desireable,
So the hypocrite, hearing of remission of Sins, of life, of salvation, thinks they be things very desirable,
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and out of a will to haue a part in them, he will goe a great way with God:
and out of a will to have a part in them, he will go a great Way with God:
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but when he heares of a generall renouncing of all sinne, and of washing and clensing his heart,
but when he hears of a general renouncing of all sin, and of washing and cleansing his heart,
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and that without this care there is no saluation, he will not beleeue that the way to heauen is so narrow, he shrinkes backe at these exhortations,
and that without this care there is no salvation, he will not believe that the Way to heaven is so narrow, he shrinks back At these exhortations,
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and thinkes, the Lord is an hard Master, and will goe with him no further.
and thinks, the Lord is an hard Master, and will go with him no further.
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So then, seeing the fruitlesse branch doth carelesly or obstinately let passe the opportunity of sauing himselfe when it is often offered vnto him, what can be more righteous with God;
So then, seeing the fruitless branch does carelessly or obstinately let pass the opportunity of Saving himself when it is often offered unto him, what can be more righteous with God;
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then that hee should bring vpon himselfe eternall destruction? Againe, the hypocrite abuseth the richest of all Gods benefits, his Word, his Sacraments, his Gospell, the blood of his Son, his tender of mercy,
then that he should bring upon himself Eternal destruction? Again, the hypocrite abuseth the Richest of all God's benefits, his Word, his Sacraments, his Gospel, the blood of his Son, his tender of mercy,
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and the rest of those supernaturall things that he hath to doe with.
and the rest of those supernatural things that he hath to do with.
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He turneth the grace of God into wantonnesse, and like a very Swine, doth tread vnder foot the most precious pearle of Gods goodnesse in Christ;
He turns the grace of God into wantonness, and like a very Swine, does tread under foot the most precious pearl of God's Goodness in christ;
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and must not an heauy vengeance therefore needs oppresse him? Meate, drinke, apparell, wit, strength, health, these be worthy gifts of God,
and must not an heavy vengeance Therefore needs oppress him? Meat, drink, apparel, wit, strength, health, these be worthy Gifts of God,
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and exceeding sinfull is the abuse of them accounted in the sight of God, as reason there is that it should;
and exceeding sinful is the abuse of them accounted in the sighed of God, as reason there is that it should;
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and very heauy haue the punishments been, that haue lighted vpon the abusers of such mercies.
and very heavy have the punishments been, that have lighted upon the Abusers of such Mercies.
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But these are cōmon fauours, euery dayes benefits; the outcasts of the world haue them, as wel as those of Gods houshold.
But these Are Common favours, every days benefits; the outcasts of the world have them, as well as those of God's household.
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Only the Word of God, his holy Ordinances, the knowledge of himselfe, & of his Son,
Only the Word of God, his holy Ordinances, the knowledge of himself, & of his Son,
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and of his Kingdome, and the offers of mercy to saue them from hell;
and of his Kingdom, and the offers of mercy to save them from hell;
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these are peculiar fauours, highly-esteemed kindnesses, specially bestowed vpon those of his owne family, with whom hee pleaseth to bee in Couenant.
these Are peculiar favours, highly-esteemed Kindnesses, specially bestowed upon those of his own family, with whom he Pleases to be in Covenant.
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Now the hypocrite abuseth these, he peruerteth these, he flatters himselfe in his sins for all these,
Now the hypocrite abuseth these, he perverteth these, he flatters himself in his Sins for all these,
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and when God himselfe doth euen as it were, come a wooing vnto him, in all these ordinances,
and when God himself does even as it were, come a wooing unto him, in all these ordinances,
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and beseech him to be reconciled to receiue himselfe for an husband, his Kingdome for a dowry,
and beseech him to be reconciled to receive himself for an husband, his Kingdom for a dowry,
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and Heauen for a ioynture, hee will none of the bargaine, vnlesse he may haue the liberty of inioying his sinnes besides.
and Heaven for a jointure, he will none of the bargain, unless he may have the liberty of enjoying his Sins beside.
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O how great an indignity is heere offered vnto God? how shamefull a repulse doth the Lord receiue,
O how great an indignity is Here offered unto God? how shameful a repulse does the Lord receive,
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and how vndeserued a refusall? wherefore, by how much the mercies of God, that the dissembler abuseth, in cōtinuing obstinate against them, are greater, by so much must God, in iustice, needes increase the sharpnes and strength of his blowes against his soule.
and how undeserved a refusal? Wherefore, by how much the Mercies of God, that the dissembler abuseth, in Continuing obstinate against them, Are greater, by so much must God, in Justice, needs increase the sharpness and strength of his blows against his soul.
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Againe, the hypocrite doth procure a number of mischiefes in the vine where he growes, which must needs occasion and hasten his cutting off. Again, the hypocrite does procure a number of mischiefs in the vine where he grows, which must needs occasion and hasten his cutting off.
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These discredit Religion, and cause it to bee ill spoken of;
These discredit Religion, and cause it to be ill spoken of;
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these being of Gods family in shew, doe bring an ill name vpon it, as once the spies did vpon the land of Canaan.
these being of God's family in show, do bring an ill name upon it, as once the spies did upon the land of Canaan.
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They doe grieue the hearts of the vpright, and strengthen the hands of other sinners, and fill their mouthes with insultation.
They do grieve the hearts of the upright, and strengthen the hands of other Sinners, and fill their mouths with insultation.
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Their barrennesse and want of good fruit, doth administer matter (vnto those that are ready to cauill) of casting reproches vpon the roote on which they grow,
Their Barrenness and want of good fruit, does administer matter (unto those that Are ready to cavil) of casting Reproaches upon the root on which they grow,
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and vpon all the branches that grow by them.
and upon all the branches that grow by them.
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Neuer did any professed enemy doe so much hurt to true Religion, and so much hinder the proceeding of true piety, as the hypocrite hath done.
Never did any professed enemy do so much hurt to true Religion, and so much hinder the proceeding of true piety, as the hypocrite hath done.
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Hee is one of the chiefe stumbling blocks in the world;
He is one of the chief stumbling blocks in the world;
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and if a woe be denounced against him by whom offences come, then the heauiest of all woes must light vpon him, from whose default the greatest of all scandals doe come.
and if a woe be denounced against him by whom offences come, then the Heaviest of all woes must Light upon him, from whose default the greatest of all scandals do come.
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Doe you not conceiue what triumphing there was against Christ, when his owne Disciple had sold him for money? The dry branch is a great impediment to the fruitfulnesse of the neighbour branches:
Do you not conceive what triumphing there was against christ, when his own Disciple had sold him for money? The dry branch is a great impediment to the fruitfulness of the neighbour branches:
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and the vnfruitfull Figtree doth euen keepe the ground idle.
and the unfruitful Fig tree does even keep the ground idle.
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Hee keepeth many from goodnesse that might haue come vnto it, but for his ill example:
He Keepeth many from Goodness that might have come unto it, but for his ill Exampl:
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hee discourageth those that would haue been more abundant in goodnesse, but for his ill example.
he Discourageth those that would have been more abundant in Goodness, but for his ill Exampl.
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Hee makes those that are willing to sinne, bold also to be more outragious in sinning, by his ill example.
He makes those that Are willing to sin, bold also to be more outrageous in sinning, by his ill Exampl.
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In a word, the Church of God did neuer receiue so great mischiefes, as from the false members of it.
In a word, the Church of God did never receive so great mischiefs, as from the false members of it.
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It is then but need for the Lord to take a sharpe and speedy course against them.
It is then but need for the Lord to take a sharp and speedy course against them.
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Lastly, you may conclude all the other euill they doe, with putting your selues in mind of the euill that they doe vnto themselues, by making themselues vnfit to bring glory vnto God any other way,
Lastly, you may conclude all the other evil they do, with putting your selves in mind of the evil that they do unto themselves, by making themselves unfit to bring glory unto God any other Way,
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but in their punishment, as we said before.
but in their punishment, as we said before.
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They say of a Swine, that he neuer doth good till he come to the knife:
They say of a Swine, that he never does good till he come to the knife:
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so may we say of the Hypocrite, that he doth not bring any honour to God, till hee be faine to honour him perforce, in suffering the strokes of his infinite Iustice. In his praying, in his receiuing the Sacraments, in his laborious following his calling, in his workes of mercy hee dishonoureth God, in all the actions of his life he doth wholly dishonour him,
so may we say of the Hypocrite, that he does not bring any honour to God, till he be feign to honour him perforce, in suffering the Strokes of his infinite Justice In his praying, in his receiving the Sacraments, in his laborious following his calling, in his works of mercy he Dishonors God, in all the actions of his life he does wholly dishonour him,
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& would for euer, if he might be suffred, continue to dishonor him, doing all these things hollowly & guilefully, seruing and seeking himself in them,
& would for ever, if he might be suffered, continue to dishonour him, doing all these things hollowly & guilefully, serving and seeking himself in them,
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and preferring himself the creature, before the Lord his Creator.
and preferring himself the creature, before the Lord his Creator.
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Doth not he then compel the Lord to take such a course with him, that hee may no longer dishonour him,
Does not he then compel the Lord to take such a course with him, that he may no longer dishonour him,
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but may procure vnto him, though against any proper intention of his, the glory of being an hater of sinne,
but may procure unto him, though against any proper intention of his, the glory of being an hater of sin,
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and a punisher of all vnrighteousnesse:
and a punisher of all unrighteousness:
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yea of being a searcher of hearts, and a discouerer of the secrets of all mens soules? An vnfruitfull branch is good for nothing but to be burnt:
yea of being a searcher of hearts, and a discoverer of the secrets of all men's Souls? an unfruitful branch is good for nothing but to be burned:
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wherefore the Gardener doth best to make him a fire of it.
Wherefore the Gardener does best to make him a fire of it.
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And one more reason we may fetch of the wofull end of Hypocrites, euen from all the rest of Gods Saints, who with one mouth doe continually sue vnto the Lord for their cutting off, they being principall hinderances of the hallowing of Gods Name, proceeding of his Kingdome of grace, doing of his holy will,
And one more reason we may fetch of the woeful end of Hypocrites, even from all the rest of God's Saints, who with one Mouth do continually sue unto the Lord for their cutting off, they being principal hindrances of the hallowing of God's Name, proceeding of his Kingdom of grace, doing of his holy will,
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and the sanctification also of his children:
and the sanctification also of his children:
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against all which hindrances, the people of God are inioyned by our Sauiour, to make their prayers.
against all which hindrances, the people of God Are enjoined by our Saviour, to make their Prayers.
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Indeed the Saints of God doe not know, nor mention in their prayers, the particular dissemblers that are in the Church:
Indeed the Saints of God do not know, nor mention in their Prayers, the particular dissemblers that Are in the Church:
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but the Lord that knowes them each in speciall, must needs be prouoked against each, by the incessant prayers of his Saints that are made against all.
but the Lord that knows them each in special, must needs be provoked against each, by the incessant Prayers of his Saints that Are made against all.
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Yea the Hypocrites themselues, when they doe pray after their fashion, and according to their manner,
Yea the Hypocrites themselves, when they do pray After their fashion, and according to their manner,
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though not intending any such matter, nor heeding the scope and purport of their owne prayers, doe yet pray euen against themselues,
though not intending any such matter, nor heeding the scope and purport of their own Prayers, do yet pray even against themselves,
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after a sort deuoting themselues, and crying vnto God, to haue his fury and vengeance dispatched against them.
After a sort devoting themselves, and crying unto God, to have his fury and vengeance dispatched against them.
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So haue you the poynt made strong:
So have you the point made strong:
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shall we also make it vsefull? Wee will doe so, and intreat you to attend,
shall we also make it useful? we will do so, and entreat you to attend,
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whilest we shew you the vses that are to be made of Gods seuerity against counterfeits.
whilst we show you the uses that Are to be made of God's severity against counterfeits.
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CHAP. III. Containing the first vse of the poynt: viz. the magnifying of Gods Iustice.CHAP. III. Containing the First use of the point: viz. the magnifying of God's Justice
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FIrst then let the God of heauen haue his due honour, in the due punishment of these most secret malefactors:
First then let the God of heaven have his due honour, in the due punishment of these most secret malefactors:
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as the keeper of the Vine is praised for his good husbandry, in the seasonable cutting of the dry and withered boughes of the Vine.
as the keeper of the Vine is praised for his good Husbandry, in the seasonable cutting of the dry and withered boughs of the Vine.
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For how should the Lord more cleerly reueale to the sonnes of men, his most exact wisedome,
For how should the Lord more clearly reveal to the Sons of men, his most exact Wisdom,
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and strict righteousnesse, then in finding out, and casting off these wicked offenders, for all their cunning disguisement,
and strict righteousness, then in finding out, and casting off these wicked offenders, for all their cunning disguisement,
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and subtill dissimulation? Hereby hee makes it apparant, that hee is so perfect in vnderstanding and in righteousnesse,
and subtle dissimulation? Hereby he makes it apparent, that he is so perfect in understanding and in righteousness,
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as there is no way of finding fauour with him, but by being good, and truly good,
as there is no Way of finding favour with him, but by being good, and truly good,
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and by walking in his wayes, and being sound in the same.
and by walking in his ways, and being found in the same.
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It will not serue the turne to be close and retired, it cannot auaile to be of smooth and fine carriage;
It will not serve the turn to be close and retired, it cannot avail to be of smooth and fine carriage;
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all colouring, all cloking is idle and bootlesse.
all colouring, all cloaking is idle and bootless.
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It is not possible to escape his eye and hand, but by casting away our sinnes in good earnest,
It is not possible to escape his eye and hand, but by casting away our Sins in good earnest,
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and a true and hearty obedience. Let the Hypocrite offer thousands of Rammes, and riuers of oyle;
and a true and hearty Obedience. Let the Hypocrite offer thousands of Rams, and Rivers of oil;
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let him not spare the fruit of his body, euen his owne sonnes and daughters, and put himselfe to neuer so much cost and charges;
let him not spare the fruit of his body, even his own Sons and daughters, and put himself to never so much cost and charges;
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all is one, God will not be bribed by these gifts to tolerate his wickednesse.
all is one, God will not be bribed by these Gifts to tolerate his wickedness.
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Let him speake the Lord neuer so faire in words, and make neuer so many & long prayers;
Let him speak the Lord never so fair in words, and make never so many & long Prayers;
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let him carry himselfe neuer so deuoutly and religiously, and weare Gods cloth, as it were,
let him carry himself never so devoutly and religiously, and wear God's cloth, as it were,
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and call him Master, and Master, and tread in his Courts, and frequent his House, stil he loseth his labour, God will not beare with him,
and call him Master, and Master, and tread in his Courts, and frequent his House, still he loses his labour, God will not bear with him,
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nor spare him for all this, so long as hee hath respect to iniquity in his heart, he shall neuer be accepted.
nor spare him for all this, so long as he hath respect to iniquity in his heart, he shall never be accepted.
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Men are oftentimes partiall to them of their owne family, and will not deale so rigorously with those that vse them kindly, though they sin;
Men Are oftentimes partial to them of their own family, and will not deal so rigorously with those that use them kindly, though they sin;
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but the Lord is vtterly voyd of all partiality, euen to those that shrowd themselues vnder his elbow,
but the Lord is utterly void of all partiality, even to those that shroud themselves under his elbow,
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as it were, and seeme to bee as good seruants to him as may be, and giue him the sweetest words that they can inuent.
as it were, and seem to be as good Servants to him as may be, and give him the Sweetest words that they can invent.
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Oh how pure and searching are the eyes of our God? how cleerly doth hee shew vnto vs, in the ouerthrow of Hypocrites, the truth of that, that the Psalmist singeth? His eyes behold, his eye-lids try the sonnes of men:
O how pure and searching Are the eyes of our God? how clearly does he show unto us, in the overthrow of Hypocrites, the truth of that, that the Psalmist sings? His eyes behold, his eyelids try the Sons of men:
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but againe, Euill shall not dwell with him, the foolish shall not stand in his sight;
but again, Evil shall not dwell with him, the foolish shall not stand in his sighed;
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and he hateth all the workers of iniquity.
and he hates all the workers of iniquity.
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Looke we therefore vpon the ruine of Saul, Achitophel, Ioash, Amaziah, Iudas, Ananias, Saphira, and the rest of those whom the Scriptures doe tell vs of;
Look we Therefore upon the ruin of Saul, Ahithophel, Joash, Amaziah, Iudas, Ananias, Sapphira, and the rest of those whom the Scriptures do tell us of;
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consider wee also of the examples of our owne time, wherein our eyes may haue seene the experience of the Lords sharpnesse against such as haue trod in the euill steps of these forenamed, not learning to auoyd the waies of mischiefe, wherein they haue seene others to be ouerwhelmed before them;
Consider we also of the Examples of our own time, wherein our eyes may have seen the experience of the lords sharpness against such as have trod in the evil steps of these forenamed, not learning to avoid the ways of mischief, wherein they have seen Others to be overwhelmed before them;
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and in all such accidents let vs contemplate the righteousnesse, seuerity, wisedome and prouidence of God, admiring his iust gouernment of his Church, that will not bee slacke (according to his threatning long since) to make desolate the congregation of Hypocrites:
and in all such accidents let us contemplate the righteousness, severity, Wisdom and providence of God, admiring his just government of his Church, that will not be slack (according to his threatening long since) to make desolate the congregation of Hypocrites:
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and learne wee here-hence to establish a louing and awfull admiration of so great iustice, mixed with so great wisedome.
and Learn we here-hence to establish a loving and awful admiration of so great Justice, mixed with so great Wisdom.
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It is a great fault to rob God of the glory of his glorious workes,
It is a great fault to rob God of the glory of his glorious works,
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and not to take notice of his excellent attributes, discouered vnto vs in the rare effects thereof.
and not to take notice of his excellent attributes, discovered unto us in the rare effects thereof.
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The Lord desireth to haue vs thinke and talke of these wonderfull workes of his,
The Lord Desires to have us think and talk of these wonderful works of his,
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and to implant in our owne soules a cleerer knowledge, and a deeper reuerence of him, by meanes of them.
and to implant in our own Souls a clearer knowledge, and a Deeper Reverence of him, by means of them.
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For he knowes, that nothing is more beneficiall to our soules, then if we doe thus vsefully behold the lifting vp of his high hand:
For he knows, that nothing is more beneficial to our Souls, then if we do thus usefully behold the lifting up of his high hand:
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wherefore wee must not suffer our naturall dulnesse to preuaile against vs, and to turne away our thoughts from obseruing such obseruable things:
Wherefore we must not suffer our natural dulness to prevail against us, and to turn away our thoughts from observing such observable things:
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which yet in this particular case, wee are most apt to doe.
which yet in this particular case, we Are most apt to do.
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For I know not how it comes to passe in men, that whereas those of them that are not extremely carnall and earthly-minded, can consider the workes of his goodnesse and mercy, with some admiration, wondring to finde so great kindnesse shewed to creatures, that can so little either deserue or requite the same:
For I know not how it comes to pass in men, that whereas those of them that Are not extremely carnal and earthly-minded, can Consider the works of his Goodness and mercy, with Some admiration, wondering to find so great kindness showed to creatures, that can so little either deserve or requite the same:
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yet it is farre otherwise in the workes of his Iustice:
yet it is Far otherwise in the works of his justice:
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here a kind of vniustifiable pity of the persons misery, stops our eyes from beholding the beauty of Gods righteousnesse,
Here a kind of unjustifiable pity of the Persons misery, stops our eyes from beholding the beauty of God's righteousness,
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and men are nothing apt to praise him for the strict proceeding of his iudgements against malefactors.
and men Are nothing apt to praise him for the strict proceeding of his Judgments against malefactors.
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Doubtlesse this is a corruption in vs worthy to be blamed. We seldome praise God, for shewing himselfe iust against Hypocrites.
Doubtless this is a corruption in us worthy to be blamed. We seldom praise God, for showing himself just against Hypocrites.
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Indeed if in the practice of their malice against the Church, and the true members of it, they fall downe wounded,
Indeed if in the practice of their malice against the Church, and the true members of it, they fallen down wounded,
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as often it falles out, here our interest maketh vs to be somewhat glad, and wee can finde in our hearts to thanke God,
as often it falls out, Here our Interest makes us to be somewhat glad, and we can find in our hearts to thank God,
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for that which procured our owne ease and safety:
for that which procured our own ease and safety:
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but if it fall otherwise, that the Lord execute his vengeance against those whom himselfe sees worthy to be hated, wee not hauing any part in the quarrell, we doe not make such executions a part of the matter of our thankesgiuing,
but if it fallen otherwise, that the Lord execute his vengeance against those whom himself sees worthy to be hated, we not having any part in the quarrel, we do not make such executions a part of the matter of our thanksgiving,
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as if wee regarded Gods workes nothing at all, further then some benefit redounds therefrom vnto our selues,
as if we regarded God's works nothing At all, further then Some benefit redounds therefrom unto our selves,
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or as if wee thought them worth nothing, further then they serue our owne turnes.
or as if we Thought them worth nothing, further then they serve our own turns.
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But now let vs learne, that it is a necessary duty for vs to praise the Lord,
But now let us Learn, that it is a necessary duty for us to praise the Lord,
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for shewing himselfe seuere, as well as gentle, for exercising his rigor, as well as his grace,
for showing himself severe, as well as gentle, for exercising his rigor, as well as his grace,
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and for making knowne his hatred of sinne, as well as his loue of the righteous.
and for making known his hatred of sin, as well as his love of the righteous.
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Praise thou him, for that as hee doth fauourably accept the meanest endeuours of the true-hearted;
Praise thou him, for that as he does favourably accept the Meanest endeavours of the truehearted;
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so he will by no meanes be deceiued, by the glorious ostentation of hypocrites:
so he will by no means be deceived, by the glorious ostentation of Hypocrites:
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praise him, for that as he will not let a man, that in truth of charity doth giue a cup of cold water, to lose his reward;
praise him, for that as he will not let a man, that in truth of charity does give a cup of cold water, to loose his reward;
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so he will not respect him, that out of other respects, destitute of charity, shall giue all his goods to the poore.
so he will not respect him, that out of other respects, destitute of charity, shall give all his goods to the poor.
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Praise him, that as hee doth accept and requite the poore widowes mite, that came from soundnesse of deuotion;
Praise him, that as he does accept and requite the poor Widows mite, that Come from soundness of devotion;
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so did hee nothing heed nor affect the rich and pompous bounty of the wealthier persons, that serued their Idoll of vaine-glory, in seeming to make their offerings vnto him Praise him,
so did he nothing heed nor affect the rich and pompous bounty of the wealthier Persons, that served their Idol of vainglory, in seeming to make their offerings unto him Praise him,
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for that as he highly prizeth the neglected and despised seruices of those that are sound in his precepts,
for that as he highly prizeth the neglected and despised services of those that Are found in his Precepts,
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so hee doth count those things no better then abomination, that seeme glorious in the eyes of men,
so he does count those things no better then abomination, that seem glorious in the eyes of men,
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when they are done for sinister ends.
when they Are done for sinister ends.
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We doe obserue in Princes, as well their prudence and iustice, in finding out, and taking and executing the crafty offenders that liue vnder their charge,
We do observe in Princes, as well their prudence and Justice, in finding out, and taking and executing the crafty offenders that live under their charge,
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as in shewing bounty, and liberality, and courtesie towards their better subiects.
as in showing bounty, and liberality, and courtesy towards their better Subjects.
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If a King haue declared himselfe to be so wholly deuoted to right and equity, that if his neerest fauorites doe things worthy of death,
If a King have declared himself to be so wholly devoted to right and equity, that if his nearest favorites do things worthy of death,
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or bonds, hee will not spare them, and that no gifts nor bribes can purchase fauour for those that are bold to build their faultinesse vpon such hopes of impunity:
or bonds, he will not spare them, and that no Gifts nor Bribes can purchase favour for those that Are bold to built their faultiness upon such hope's of impunity:
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how doe the present liuers honour him, how doe they applaud his vprightnesse, and giue him all the titles of honour that they can inuent? yea,
how do the present livers honour him, how do they applaud his uprightness, and give him all the titles of honour that they can invent? yea,
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how doe those that write such histories, inlarge their words and discourses in his commendation,
how do those that write such histories, enlarge their words and discourses in his commendation,
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and aduance him to the skies, for the most hearty louer, and constant follower of equity that might bee? Why should not the King of Kings enioy the praises of the iust and seuere executions that hee hath done,
and advance him to the skies, for the most hearty lover, and constant follower of equity that might be? Why should not the King of Kings enjoy the praises of the just and severe executions that he hath done,
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and daily doth vpon the hollow-hearted? Though men call themselues after his name, though they make long prayers,
and daily does upon the hollowhearted? Though men call themselves After his name, though they make long Prayers,
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though they professe great loue, and feare of him, and make a shew of much deuotion,
though they profess great love, and Fear of him, and make a show of much devotion,
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though they preach him in the streets, and worke miracles in his name, and make as if they were the best affected to him and his honour that can be;
though they preach him in the streets, and work Miracles in his name, and make as if they were the best affected to him and his honour that can be;
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yet when hee comes to them, and sees them destitute of a true godly conuersation, not soundly reformed in heart, not vniuersally obedient in life, not vpright hearted, he makes no more adoe, but cuts them off by the sword of iustice,
yet when he comes to them, and sees them destitute of a true godly Conversation, not soundly reformed in heart, not universally obedient in life, not upright hearted, he makes no more ado, but cuts them off by the sword of Justice,
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and sweepes them away with the besome of destruction.
and sweeps them away with the besom of destruction.
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Why doe wee not extoll the name of the Lord, in these workes of his hand? why doe we not open our mouthes to shew forth his praise,
Why do we not extol the name of the Lord, in these works of his hand? why do we not open our mouths to show forth his praise,
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and say with the Psalmist, Righteous art thou, O Lord, and vpright are thy iudgements:
and say with the Psalmist, Righteous art thou, Oh Lord, and upright Are thy Judgments:
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and thou hast troden downe all them that erre from thy statutes, for their deceit is falshood,
and thou hast trodden down all them that err from thy statutes, for their deceit is falsehood,
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and thou puttest away all the wicked of the earth like drosse: and my flesh trembleth for feare of thee;
and thou puttest away all the wicked of the earth like dross: and my Flesh Trembleth for Fear of thee;
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and I am afraid of thy iudgements: for thou dost iudge the world with equity, and the people with righteousnesse. and I am afraid of thy Judgments: for thou dost judge the world with equity, and the people with righteousness.
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If a Iudge doe behaue himselfe discreetly, for the searching out of a matter, and doe cleerly lay open a cunning pack of closely contriued villany, all that heare him, applaud him,
If a Judge do behave himself discreetly, for the searching out of a matter, and do clearly lay open a cunning pack of closely contrived villainy, all that hear him, applaud him,
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and praise his prudence and great vnderstanding, as they did Salomons, in the difficult case of the two harlots, about the dead, and liuing childe.
and praise his prudence and great understanding, as they did Solomon's, in the difficult case of the two harlots, about the dead, and living child.
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Now when the Lord doth order matters with so great discretion, as to bring to light the wickednesse of the hypocrite, which he with such exceeding cunningnesse of skill,
Now when the Lord does order matters with so great discretion, as to bring to Light the wickedness of the hypocrite, which he with such exceeding cunningness of skill,
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and shifting and turning doth striue to hold vnder darknesse, and to keepe from the knowledge of men and Angels,
and shifting and turning does strive to hold under darkness, and to keep from the knowledge of men and Angels,
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yea often of himselfe (and of God too, if he could go beyond the Lord) should not the seeing and hearing of these most righteous iudgements of the Lord, cause vs to breake forth into his praises,
yea often of himself (and of God too, if he could go beyond the Lord) should not the seeing and hearing of these most righteous Judgments of the Lord, cause us to break forth into his praises,
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and to honour and feare him as a Iudge, before whom it is to no purpose to double and to wind? Yea if a man incompassed with deceitfull and hollow meaning sycophants, who seeke by all smoothnesse of behauiour to make him thinke well of them,
and to honour and Fear him as a Judge, before whom it is to no purpose to double and to wind? Yea if a man encompassed with deceitful and hollow meaning Sycophants, who seek by all smoothness of behaviour to make him think well of them,
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and account them among the number of his friends, shall yet with so happy an insight, discerne their falshood,
and account them among the number of his Friends, shall yet with so happy an insight, discern their falsehood,
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as that he doe not at all suffer himselfe to rest vpon them, or to be beguiled in them:
as that he do not At all suffer himself to rest upon them, or to be beguiled in them:
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doe not wee commend such a man, for his wisdome and care, and wonder at his prudence and circumspection? The Hypocrite is one of Gods flatterers, hee would faine win fauour with God, by seeming and shewes,
do not we commend such a man, for his Wisdom and care, and wonder At his prudence and circumspection? The Hypocrite is one of God's Flatterers, he would feign win favour with God, by seeming and shows,
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and worke himselfe into Gods fauour, by a smooth behauiour of his outside:
and work himself into God's favour, by a smooth behaviour of his outside:
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but it will not be, the Lord lookes into the bottome of his soule, perceiues all his trickes, plainly findeth that he doth but flatter,
but it will not be, the Lord looks into the bottom of his soul, perceives all his tricks, plainly finds that he does but flatter,
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and therfore quickly discardeth and punisheth him. Why doe wee not returne vnto him the glory of his deepe and all-searching wisedome,
and Therefore quickly discardeth and Punisheth him. Why do we not return unto him the glory of his deep and All-searching Wisdom,
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and magnifie his name for his infinitenesse in that excellent property, whereof a drop or a shadow rather in a creature, doth take vs with such approuing and admiration, that wee cannot chuse but extoll it? Know therefore that from hell,
and magnify his name for his infiniteness in that excellent property, whereof a drop or a shadow rather in a creature, does take us with such approving and admiration, that we cannot choose but extol it? Know Therefore that from hell,
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as well as from heauen, we are to fetch matter of thankesgiuing, and by the damned as wel as the saued, to grow acquainted with Gods most holy properties,
as well as from heaven, we Are to fetch matter of thanksgiving, and by the damned as well as the saved, to grow acquainted with God's most holy properties,
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and to loue, feare and honour him for them.
and to love, Fear and honour him for them.
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Princes and Iudges are in great reputation for their wisdome and iustice, as well as for their mercy and bounty:
Princes and Judges Are in great reputation for their Wisdom and Justice, as well as for their mercy and bounty:
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and so must the Prince of princes, and the Iudge of Iudges.
and so must the Prince of Princes, and the Judge of Judges.
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CHAP. IIII. Containing a second vse of the poynt: viz. A terrour vnto all dissemblers.CHAP. IIII. Containing a second use of the point: viz. A terror unto all dissemblers.
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SEcondly, this poynt ought to adaunt the Hypocrites that are amongst vs, and if it were possible, euen cause their hearts to melt like wax within their bodies.
SEcondly, this point ought to adaunt the Hypocrites that Are among us, and if it were possible, even cause their hearts to melt like wax within their bodies.
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And verily, were not Hypocrisie alwayes accompanyed and attended on, yea fortified and maintained by two naughty and desperate companions, vnbeliefe,
And verily, were not Hypocrisy always accompanied and attended on, yea fortified and maintained by two naughty and desperate Sodales, unbelief,
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and hardnesse of heart, it could not bee but that the hearing of this poynt, that shewes how sharpe God will bee in taking vengeance vpon the dissemblers, should cast them downe into such an extremity of amazement,
and hardness of heart, it could not be but that the hearing of this point, that shows how sharp God will be in taking vengeance upon the dissemblers, should cast them down into such an extremity of amazement,
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as scarce any comfort would lift them vp againe.
as scarce any Comfort would lift them up again.
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Oh what tongue can expresse, what wit imagine the most extreme wretchednesse of all dissemblers? They lose all their good words,
O what tongue can express, what wit imagine the most extreme wretchedness of all dissemblers? They loose all their good words,
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and all their good prayers, and all their good hopes, and all their good deeds, (for so they account them) and all their painfull seruices.
and all their good Prayers, and all their good hope's, and all their good Deeds, (for so they account them) and all their painful services.
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Though they appeare most excellent to men, and to themselues, and oftentimes performe things that win them in the world honour, applause and admiration;
Though they appear most excellent to men, and to themselves, and oftentimes perform things that win them in the world honour, applause and admiration;
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yet are all these deeds like so many worme-eaten nuts, or apples rotten at the core,
yet Are all these Deeds like so many Worm-eaten nuts, or Apples rotten At the core,
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euen scorned and reiected of the Lord; and after all this, their finall and certaine doome shall be cutting off, and burning, euen eternall damnation.
even scorned and rejected of the Lord; and After all this, their final and certain doom shall be cutting off, and burning, even Eternal damnation.
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Hearken and giue eare, all ye well painted Hypocrites.
Harken and give ear, all you well painted Hypocrites.
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Let this terrible tidings be admitted into your very soules, and if it may be, by maine force shake you out of your hard-heartednesse and presumption.
Let this terrible tidings be admitted into your very Souls, and if it may be, by main force shake you out of your hardheartedness and presumption.
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Not alone Pagans and Turkes, not alone Infidels and Iewes, not alone Heretickes and Schismatickes, not alone the open swearer, drunkard, whoremonger, belly god and profane beast, in whose faces all ciuill men are ready to spit shame and contempt,
Not alone Pagans and Turks, not alone Infidels and Iewes, not alone Heretics and Schismatics, not alone the open swearer, drunkard, whoremonger, belly god and profane beast, in whose faces all civil men Are ready to spit shame and contempt,
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but euen the vnfruitfull branch also must be cut off.
but even the unfruitful branch also must be Cut off.
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The Hypocrite must perish, the hollowhearted professor of Christian Religion, (who is also in some,
The Hypocrite must perish, the hollowhearted professor of Christian Religion, (who is also in Some,
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and in many things a follower and practiser of that Religion) euen hee, I say, hee that so much magnifieth himselfe,
and in many things a follower and practiser of that Religion) even he, I say, he that so much magnifieth himself,
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and is so much magnified of others, he must passe into hell. Hee that is very sorry for diuers faults, and mendeth diuers.
and is so much magnified of Others, he must pass into hell. He that is very sorry for diverse Faults, and mendeth diverse.
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He that comes to Church forwardly, and gladly heareth, and gladly practiseth many things he heareth.
He that comes to Church forwardly, and gladly hears, and gladly Practiseth many things he hears.
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He that loueth preaching, and Preachers, and will bid both Ministers and godly men welcome to his house and table.
He that loves preaching, and Preachers, and will bid both Ministers and godly men welcome to his house and table.
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Hee that can pray in his family, and likes well to reade in the Bible:
He that can pray in his family, and likes well to read in the bible:
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he that can weepe at a Sermon, and bee much moued at the reproofes of sinne:
he that can weep At a Sermon, and be much moved At the reproofs of sin:
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hee that liues vnrebukeable to the worldward, and feareth not the face of any accuser:
he that lives unrebukable to the worldward, and fears not the face of any accuser:
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hee that is counted zealous for the Lord, and is hot against diuers disorders and abuses of the times:
he that is counted zealous for the Lord, and is hight against diverse disorders and Abuses of the times:
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hee whom almost all men take to bee in the way to heauen, and that accounts himselfe euen sure of comming into heauen,
he whom almost all men take to be in the Way to heaven, and that accounts himself even sure of coming into heaven,
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and cannot be driuen from thinking that he shall assuredly bee saued, euen this man, I say, such a man as this, that doth all these things, may be damned for all this;
and cannot be driven from thinking that he shall assuredly be saved, even this man, I say, such a man as this, that does all these things, may be damned for all this;
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and vnlesse he doe more then all this, must needs be damned.
and unless he do more then all this, must needs be damned.
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Oh hard speech will some man say, and who can receiue it I confesse indeed, it is an hard speech vnto the dissembler whom it concerneth,
O hard speech will Some man say, and who can receive it I confess indeed, it is an hard speech unto the dissembler whom it concerns,
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but not lesse true then hard;
but not less true then hard;
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and therefore all ye that be but Hypocrites, will ye not stand amazed at the hearing of these tidings,
and Therefore all you that be but Hypocrites, will you not stand amazed At the hearing of these tidings,
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and euen tremble before the Lord, and before his Word? You may perhaps desire to bee informed more particularly who the men be, that must bee thus horribly & fearfully destroyed,
and even tremble before the Lord, and before his Word? You may perhaps desire to be informed more particularly who the men be, that must be thus horribly & fearfully destroyed,
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euen as a dreame when a man awaketh, and that notwithstanding their doing of all the forenamed good things.
even as a dream when a man awakes, and that notwithstanding their doing of all the forenamed good things.
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I answere you out of that, that you haue formerly heard, all that are conceited of themselues,
I answer you out of that, that you have formerly herd, all that Are conceited of themselves,
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and despise others, turning the knowledge and goodnesse they haue, into matter of pride and lifting vp themselues.
and despise Others, turning the knowledge and Goodness they have, into matter of pride and lifting up themselves.
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All those that neuer blinch at euill thoughts within, if their sinnes come no further then to thought,
All those that never blinch At evil thoughts within, if their Sins come no further then to Thought,
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and euen please themselues in wicked imaginations which they dare not act:
and even please themselves in wicked Imaginations which they Dare not act:
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all that are bold to sinne in secret, and care not for it, securely and sorrowlesly committing the same things in the darke, which they would not for a world should bee knowne vnto the world.
all that Are bold to sin in secret, and care not for it, securely and sorrowlesly committing the same things in the dark, which they would not for a world should be known unto the world.
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All that are bitter in crying out against the sinnes of other men, and in aggrauating the wrongs and vnkindnesses they haue receiued:
All that Are bitter in crying out against the Sins of other men, and in aggravating the wrongs and Unkindnesses they have received:
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but haue little enough to say against themselues, and their owne sinnes, and the iniuries and vnkindnesses that themselues haue proffered vnto God.
but have little enough to say against themselves, and their own Sins, and the injuries and Unkindnesses that themselves have proffered unto God.
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All that hate their enemies in their hearts, and cannot abide to forgiue and doe good vnto their wrongdoers:
All that hate their enemies in their hearts, and cannot abide to forgive and do good unto their wrongdoers:
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all that hear much, and it may be also repeare it with others, but like vncleane beasts that chew not the cud, neuer care to muze and ponder vpon it alone,
all that hear much, and it may be also repeare it with Others, but like unclean beasts that chew not the cud, never care to muze and ponder upon it alone,
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and to turne it into a prayer, and apply it vnto themselues:
and to turn it into a prayer, and apply it unto themselves:
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all that haue not the dispositions of their hearts changed, and their affections set vpon God,
all that have not the dispositions of their hearts changed, and their affections Set upon God,
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though their outside seeme neuer so much altered:
though their outside seem never so much altered:
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all that allow themselues in any knowne sin, extenuating it as little, and flattering, and excusing themselues,
all that allow themselves in any known since, extenuating it as little, and flattering, and excusing themselves,
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and neglecting to take care of amendment, because they thinke that no man can chuse but doe as bad as that commeth vnto.
and neglecting to take care of amendment, Because they think that no man can choose but do as bad as that comes unto.
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And in one word, all that see not, feele not, lament not, resist not, and purge not away the guile and deceitfulnesse of their owne hearts.
And in one word, all that see not, feel not, lament not, resist not, and purge not away the guile and deceitfulness of their own hearts.
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All, and each of those that are found such, for all their many prayers, much hearing, faire blade,
All, and each of those that Are found such, for all their many Prayers, much hearing, fair blade,
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and good hopes, shall sooner or later, by tentations, or afflictions, or allurements of pleasure, profit,
and good hope's, shall sooner or later, by tentations, or afflictions, or allurements of pleasure, profit,
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or credit, or fame, or other meanes, be drawne away from the goodnesse they make shew of,
or credit, or fame, or other means, be drawn away from the Goodness they make show of,
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and at last be surely and irrecouerably damned.
and At last be surely and irrecoverably damned.
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It is in vaine to flatter your selues, and say, you hope the matter is not so bad as I would set it forth to be,
It is in vain to flatter your selves, and say, you hope the matter is not so bad as I would Set it forth to be,
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and that God will be more mercifull then so.
and that God will be more merciful then so.
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Nay brethren, the Lord will not bee more mercifull, then may stand with his iustice and truth, he should be vnrighteous and vnholy,
Nay brothers, the Lord will not be more merciful, then may stand with his Justice and truth, he should be unrighteous and unholy,
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if hee should not cast into hell fire any of those kindes of men to whom any of those things agree that I haue set downe vnto you.
if he should not cast into hell fire any of those Kinds of men to whom any of those things agree that I have Set down unto you.
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He should be vntrue, and falsifie his word, if hee should not bring damnation vpon all, each of those that I haue said.
He should be untrue, and falsify his word, if he should not bring damnation upon all, each of those that I have said.
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Princes often threaten, meerly to terrifie, and pronounce harder sentences in publike, then they meane shall be executed,
Princes often threaten, merely to terrify, and pronounce harder sentences in public, then they mean shall be executed,
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as they doe with vs in case of those that are adiudged to bee pressed to death.
as they do with us in case of those that Are adjudged to be pressed to death.
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It is not so with the Iudge of all the world, not one tittle of a word more is to be found in his sentence,
It is not so with the Judge of all the world, not one tittle of a word more is to be found in his sentence,
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then shall be felt in his execution:
then shall be felt in his execution:
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his blowes shall bee as terrible as his threats, and his iust menaces as exactly accomplished, as his most gracious promises:
his blows shall be as terrible as his Treats, and his just menaces as exactly accomplished, as his most gracious promises:
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not one tittle of the Word of God shall faile, (and therfore no part of the misery denounced against Hypocrites) till all bee fulfilled.
not one tittle of the Word of God shall fail, (and Therefore no part of the misery denounced against Hypocrites) till all be fulfilled.
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Marke then, I pray you, the precise and punctuall dealing of our Lord in this place:
Mark then, I pray you, the precise and punctual dealing of our Lord in this place:
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hee saith particularly, euery branch, loe, euery one, without any partiality and exception:
he Says particularly, every branch, lo, every one, without any partiality and exception:
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and (He) the God of heauen, that hath a strong arme, and (no question) a knife sharpe enough for this businesse,
and (He) the God of heaven, that hath a strong arm, and (no question) a knife sharp enough for this business,
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and cutteth off, taketh quite away, vtterly remoueth from the root, and all the benefits of the root,
and cutteth off, Takes quite away, utterly Removeth from the root, and all the benefits of the root,
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euen to his endlesse destruction, as it must needs be granted:
even to his endless destruction, as it must needs be granted:
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for what but damnation can betide him that is separated from Iesus the author of life, by whose Name alone saluation is to be found? Wherfore take no more paines to flatter thine owne soule,
for what but damnation can betide him that is separated from Iesus the author of life, by whose Name alone salvation is to be found? Wherefore take no more pains to flatter thine own soul,
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and make thy selfe hope to speed better then thou hast heard;
and make thy self hope to speed better then thou hast herd;
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whosoeuer thou bee whom the forenamed things haue discouered to bee but a dissembler, thou shalt surely haue thy portion without, amongst the searefull,
whosoever thou be whom the forenamed things have discovered to be but a dissembler, thou shalt surely have thy portion without, among the fearful,
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and dogs, and inchanters, and theeues, and whoremongers, in that fiery, and yet darke Lake, that is prouided for the fairest Hypocrites,
and Dogs, and enchanters, and thieves, and whoremongers, in that fiery, and yet dark Lake, that is provided for the Fairest Hypocrites,
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as well as for the blacker, and more infamous sinner: there is no escaping, there is no getting out;
as well as for the blacker, and more infamous sinner: there is no escaping, there is no getting out;
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no one Hypocrite shall bee able to shun the eye and hand of God, hee will picke out euery one by himselfe,
no one Hypocrite shall be able to shun the eye and hand of God, he will pick out every one by himself,
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and euery one shall be cut off, and vtterly destroyed;
and every one shall be Cut off, and utterly destroyed;
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the Word shall proue an axe, affliction shall proue an axe, prosperity shall proue an axe,
the Word shall prove an axe, affliction shall prove an axe, Prosperity shall prove an axe,
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and all Gods ordinances, and all that thou doest, and all that thou seest and hearest,
and all God's ordinances, and all that thou dost, and all that thou See and Hearst,
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and is done to thee, shall be but in the nature of a sharpe cutting knife, by little and little to take thee off from Christ, and ripen thee for vengeance.
and is done to thee, shall be but in the nature of a sharp cutting knife, by little and little to take thee off from christ, and ripen thee for vengeance.
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In comming to Church, thou hastenest towards hell; in preaching, thou speedest towards death; in giuing almes, thou runnest forwards to hell;
In coming to Church, thou hastenest towards hell; in preaching, thou speedest towards death; in giving alms, thou runnest forward to hell;
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in liuing as thou callest it, iustly, thou doest but step a step neerer to hell;
in living as thou Callest it, justly, thou dost but step a step nearer to hell;
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all that thou dost, and all that betideth thee, helping to increase and further thy damnation.
all that thou dost, and all that betides thee, helping to increase and further thy damnation.
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O miserable man, and beyond all conceit wretched, vnlesse thou wilt heare, and feare, and prepare thy selfe to come out of this misery, by feeling it!
O miserable man, and beyond all conceit wretched, unless thou wilt hear, and Fear, and prepare thy self to come out of this misery, by feeling it!
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Be thou cut off from the Vine, be thou spiritually excommunicated from Christ;
Be thou Cut off from the Vine, be thou spiritually excommunicated from christ;
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let thy sinnes bee bound vpon thee as a bundle, and be thou bound ouer to the great Day of the vengeance of God Almighty, what should we adde to that that wee haue already spoken againe and againe? The case of the Hypocrite, not alone the grosse hypocrite, that knowes himselfe to be such,
let thy Sins be bound upon thee as a bundle, and be thou bound over to the great Day of the vengeance of God Almighty, what should we add to that that we have already spoken again and again? The case of the Hypocrite, not alone the gross hypocrite, that knows himself to be such,
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& cares not, but euen of the close hypocrite, that takes himselfe to be far better, is most wretched, hidious, & intolerable.
& Cares not, but even of the close hypocrite, that Takes himself to be Far better, is most wretched, hideous, & intolerable.
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O that you could beleeue it!
O that you could believe it!
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O that the deceitfulnesse of sin might not harden your hearts, & that the effectuall working of Satan might no longer blind your eyes,
O that the deceitfulness of since might not harden your hearts, & that the effectual working of Satan might no longer blind your eyes,
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but that you may see and feele your selues to be, if you be dissemblers, and withall, to be so vnhappy, and sure and certaine of such an vnhappy end!
but that you may see and feel your selves to be, if you be dissemblers, and withal, to be so unhappy, and sure and certain of such an unhappy end!
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I feare, brethrē, lest in laboring thus mainly to affright the hypocrite out of his guile, I may perhaps against my will and purpose, scar the trueharted out of the present fruitiō of their comfort;
I Fear, brothers, lest in labouring thus mainly to affright the hypocrite out of his guile, I may perhaps against my will and purpose, scar the trueharted out of the present fruition of their Comfort;
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as if a shepheard set his dog vpō a Goat, feeding amongst a flocke of sheepe, all the sheepe will runne and bee afraid. But I hope.
as if a shepherd Set his dog upon a Goat, feeding among a flock of sheep, all the sheep will run and be afraid. But I hope.
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I haue so plainely deciphered this child of hell, this sonne of Satan, the Hypocrite,
I have so plainly deciphered this child of hell, this son of Satan, the Hypocrite,
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as that I hope none of Gods true Saints shall catch any harme, by hearing them thus prosecuted with feares,
as that I hope none of God's true Saints shall catch any harm, by hearing them thus prosecuted with fears,
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and terrours, and threats, from whom they may perceiue themselues to bee thus manifestly differenced.
and terrors, and Treats, from whom they may perceive themselves to be thus manifestly differenced.
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I say, not euery one, in whom much, and very much hypocrisie, (and many very bad effects of very much hypocrisie) is to be found, shall be damned;
I say, not every one, in whom much, and very much hypocrisy, (and many very bad effects of very much hypocrisy) is to be found, shall be damned;
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but euery Hypocrite in whom this sin ruleth, and shewes it selfe to beare-rule, by not being seene and bewailed,
but every Hypocrite in whom this since Ruleth, and shows it self to beare-rule, by not being seen and bewailed,
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and opposed, and the other notes before set downe;
and opposed, and the other notes before Set down;
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euery such one, I say, and say it againe, vnlesse hee become new, shall surely be damned.
every such one, I say, and say it again, unless he become new, shall surely be damned.
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But if the true-hearted, out of his weaknesse, shall be put into some feare, by the hearing of this terrour, (so that hee doe seasonably returne to inioy comfort) it will doe him good,
But if the truehearted, out of his weakness, shall be put into Some Fear, by the hearing of this terror, (so that he do seasonably return to enjoy Comfort) it will do him good,
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and not harme, to bee so feared:
and not harm, to be so feared:
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for these causelesse feares of the vpright, proceed from the want of vprightnesse, though not from the vtter absence of it,
for these causeless fears of the upright, proceed from the want of uprightness, though not from the utter absence of it,
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and from the too much hypocrisie, though not ouer-ruling hypocrisie that is in them.
and from the too much hypocrisy, though not overruling hypocrisy that is in them.
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And so, if for a while they bee euen almost out of conceit with themselues as with Hypocrites, till these doubts haue made them more bitterly to lament,
And so, if for a while they be even almost out of conceit with themselves as with Hypocrites, till these doubts have made them more bitterly to lament,
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and heartily to confesse, and mightily to fight against their hypocrisie, they shall receiue none other euil by hauing been so frighted,
and heartily to confess, and mightily to fight against their hypocrisy, they shall receive none other evil by having been so frighted,
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then the being purged from that, that was the cause of their feares.
then the being purged from that, that was the cause of their fears.
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And if through the smalnesse of the quantity of truth and sincerity, they cannot so euidently perceiue it at the first,
And if through the smallness of the quantity of truth and sincerity, they cannot so evidently perceive it At the First,
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but that they see cause to become suspitious of themselues, the grieuing for the want of truth,
but that they see cause to become suspicious of themselves, the grieving for the want of truth,
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and labouring and praying for increase of it, which the holy Ghost will work in them, by meanes of such suspitions;
and labouring and praying for increase of it, which the holy Ghost will work in them, by means of such suspicions;
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will bee helpfull (though accidentally, as the besieging of a City to its fortification) to the growth of their vprightnesse.
will be helpful (though accidentally, as the besieging of a city to its fortification) to the growth of their uprightness.
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But the truth is, that this aptnesse to fall into iealousie of ones selfe, and when such terrours are deliuered to feare,
But the truth is, that this aptness to fallen into jealousy of ones self, and when such terrors Are Delivered to Fear,
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lest they belong to him, and so framing ones selfe to be humbled, because so many fruits of much hollownesse are seene in him as doe minister matter to such feare:
lest they belong to him, and so framing ones self to be humbled, Because so many fruits of much hollowness Are seen in him as do minister matter to such Fear:
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this aptnesse, I say, to feare, is euen as sure a signe of one that is not an Hypocrite, as can bee named.
this aptness, I say, to Fear, is even as sure a Signen of one that is not an Hypocrite, as can be nam.
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I would not wish a better proofe of ones not being dead, then to heare him complaining, that sure he is but a dead man:
I would not wish a better proof of ones not being dead, then to hear him complaining, that sure he is but a dead man:
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neither can one likely finde a truer note of one that is not dead in this sinne of hypocrisie,
neither can one likely find a truer note of one that is not dead in this sin of hypocrisy,
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then when the worke of the Word, in the reprehensions and menaces thereof, doth driue him to complaints and feares of his owne guilefulnesse, onely so, that he be driuen to prayer and confession heereby,
then when the work of the Word, in the reprehensions and menaces thereof, does driven him to complaints and fears of his own guilefulness, only so, that he be driven to prayer and Confessi hereby,
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and so to seeke strength against the mischiefe feared.
and so to seek strength against the mischief feared.
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But on the other side, a worse, and more likely signe of a man wholy sold ouer into the hands of guile, we can scarce meet with,
But on the other side, a Worse, and more likely Signen of a man wholly sold over into the hands of guile, we can scarce meet with,
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then this, to be vnmoued in the hearing of such threats, to haue no risings of feare,
then this, to be unmoved in the hearing of such Treats, to have no risings of Fear,
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and doubt, and suspition, nor no troublesome conceits of his owne estate:
and doubt, and suspicion, nor no troublesome conceits of his own estate:
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either such man is so abundantly and extraordinarily sanctified, as that the ouer-euident proofe of his vprightnesse, doth presently secure him from such thoughts,
either such man is so abundantly and extraordinarily sanctified, as that the over-evident proof of his uprightness, does presently secure him from such thoughts,
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or else he is wholly buryed and bound hand and foot in the hollow graue of guile;
or Else he is wholly buried and bound hand and foot in the hollow graven of guile;
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and therefore cannot feele it, because hee is altogether vnder the power of it.
and Therefore cannot feel it, Because he is altogether under the power of it.
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For this is the nature of these darke and hidden vices, they are euer the lesse felt, by how much they doe more strongly preuaile,
For this is the nature of these dark and hidden vices, they Are ever the less felt, by how much they do more strongly prevail,
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euen as the pangs of death are least troublesome, when they haue quite ouercome the strength of nature.
even as the pangs of death Are least troublesome, when they have quite overcome the strength of nature.
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Wherfore, nothing fearing any danger that may come vnto ye true hatred by this earnestnes, let me yet once againe settle vnto those that be dissemblers,
Wherefore, nothing fearing any danger that may come unto you true hatred by this earnestness, let me yet once again settle unto those that be dissemblers,
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& adiure & protest, and call Angels & men, and Christ & God, and their owne soules,
& adjure & protest, and call Angels & men, and christ & God, and their own Souls,
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and all things that are, to witnesse against them, that vnlesse they wil open their eyes,
and all things that Are, to witness against them, that unless they will open their eyes,
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& see themselues to be in a damnable estate, they shall surely be damned. You may perhaps maruel that we should presse the poynt so hard:
& see themselves to be in a damnable estate, they shall surely be damned. You may perhaps marvel that we should press the point so hard:
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but the cause is, we know the Hypocrite to bee the most noysome weed in Gods garden,
but the cause is, we know the Hypocrite to be the most noisome weed in God's garden,
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and faine would we make him see his danger, that he might escape it. Yea, we know that hypocrisie doth harden, and deadden the hart aboue all other sins,
and feign would we make him see his danger, that he might escape it. Yea, we know that hypocrisy does harden, and deadden the heart above all other Sins,
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& that nothing in the world is more difficult, then to make him see and feele his perill, who will rather thinke any man,
& that nothing in the world is more difficult, then to make him see and feel his peril, who will rather think any man,
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yea all men Hypocrites, then himselfe, (although by this his ouer-aptnesse to thinke so hardly of others,
yea all men Hypocrites, then himself, (although by this his ouer-aptnesse to think so hardly of Others,
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& hardnes to be made conceiue so hardly, though truly of himselfe, he might, if he were not blind, discerne himselfe to be as hee is.) But now if thou beest such,
& hardness to be made conceive so hardly, though truly of himself, he might, if he were not blind, discern himself to be as he is.) But now if thou Best such,
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and so proued by what hath been formerly spoken, how good soeuer thou hast been to see to, and beest still:
and so proved by what hath been formerly spoken, how good soever thou hast been to see to, and Best still:
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how full soeuer of knowledge, and of zeale, blazing outward: how glad soeuer to God, and heare Sermons:
how full soever of knowledge, and of zeal, blazing outward: how glad soever to God, and hear Sermons:
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how able soeuer to pray, and to repeat Sermons: how well soeuer accounted of by others, and by thy selfe:
how able soever to pray, and to repeat Sermons: how well soever accounted of by Others, and by thy self:
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and how strongly soeuer perfwaded, and in that perswasion ioyed of thy being Gods child,
and how strongly soever perfwaded, and in that persuasion joyed of thy being God's child,
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and being saued: (as all this may befall thee, and yet the former notes discouer thee to be but hollow.) I doe now in Gods name adiudge thee,
and being saved: (as all this may befall thee, and yet the former notes discover thee to be but hollow.) I do now in God's name adjudge thee,
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and preiudge thee, vnlesse thou repent, to cutting off, to burning, to eternall death, lo, here is the portion of thy cup:
and preiudge thee, unless thou Repent, to cutting off, to burning, to Eternal death, lo, Here is the portion of thy cup:
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At length Gods arme and axe shall fell thee, and grub thee vp by the roots,
At length God's arm and axe shall fell thee, and grub thee up by the roots,
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if thou wert as tall as the Cedar of Lebanon, and as tough as the Oakes of Bashan,
if thou Wertenberg as tall as the Cedar of Lebanon, and as tough as the Oaks of Bashan,
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and as strongly rooted, as the tree that groweth neere a rocke.
and as strongly rooted, as the tree that grows near a rock.
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CHAP. V. Containing the third vse, viz. An exhortation to the Hypocrite to come out of his hypocrisie.CHAP. V. Containing the third use, viz. an exhortation to the Hypocrite to come out of his hypocrisy.
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BVt to what purpose doe we thus earnestly fight against Hypocrites, with the sword of Christs mouth, wch he hath put into our mouthes? Onely, onely, at least chiefly,
But to what purpose do we thus earnestly fight against Hypocrites, with the sword of Christ Mouth, which he hath put into our mouths? Only, only, At least chiefly,
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if it may be, to conuert him, and to make him cease to be an Hypocrite.
if it may be, to convert him, and to make him cease to be an Hypocrite.
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when he sees the lamentable condition of such kind of men. It is your conuersion which we wish, O all yee that haue been dissemblers;
when he sees the lamentable condition of such kind of men. It is your conversion which we wish, Oh all ye that have been dissemblers;
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and your reformation, which wee aime at, which we are well assured, can neuer bee effected,
and your Reformation, which we aim At, which we Are well assured, can never be effected,
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but by shewing you the woe which is comming vpon you. Now therefore, seeing the case of counterfeit Christians is so bad, so hard, so intolerably,
but by showing you the woe which is coming upon you. Now Therefore, seeing the case of counterfeit Christians is so bad, so hard, so intolerably,
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so desperately, so ineuitably wretched, but by turning;
so desperately, so inevitably wretched, but by turning;
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wee beseech you suffer your selues to be wrought vpon, to be conuerted, to become true,
we beseech you suffer your selves to be wrought upon, to be converted, to become true,
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and to receiue the Spirit of vprightnesse, which the Lord of heauen is now ready to powre forth vpon you.
and to receive the Spirit of uprightness, which the Lord of heaven is now ready to pour forth upon you.
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Be it knowne vnto thee, O thou that hast been hither to but an Hypocrite, that thy case is not altogether irrecouerable,
Be it known unto thee, Oh thou that hast been hither to but an Hypocrite, that thy case is not altogether irrecoverable,
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but that thou maist, if thou wilt not at this time also refuse Gods gracious offer, bee made sincere,
but that thou Mayest, if thou wilt not At this time also refuse God's gracious offer, be made sincere,
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and so bee receiued into grace.
and so be received into grace.
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For brethren, be ye well assured of this truth, that when the Lord of heauē sends his seruants vnto you, in his owne name, to call vpon you to performe any good duty, tending to your owne saluation, that then he is also present in his ordinance, by the gracious cooperation of his good Spirit, to inable you with strength from himselfe to performe that duty.
For brothers, be you well assured of this truth, that when the Lord of heaven sends his Servants unto you, in his own name, to call upon you to perform any good duty, tending to your own salvation, that then he is also present in his Ordinance, by the gracious cooperation of his good Spirit, to inable you with strength from himself to perform that duty.
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For Gods ordinances are not idle, neither shall his VVord returne in vaine, but shall be effectuall for all for which hee sendeth it,
For God's ordinances Are not idle, neither shall his Word return in vain, but shall be effectual for all for which he sends it,
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and he that desireth not the death of the sinner, but rather that he may turne and liue, will effectually turne him from his euill way,
and he that Desires not the death of the sinner, but rather that he may turn and live, will effectually turn him from his evil Way,
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if he doe not wilfully harden himselfe therein, and euen refuse to be conuerted.
if he do not wilfully harden himself therein, and even refuse to be converted.
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Be willing therefore to be made vpright, that thou maist be so indeed, and be it for certaine deliuered vnto thy soule, that thou shalt bee made able to become such,
Be willing Therefore to be made upright, that thou Mayest be so indeed, and be it for certain Delivered unto thy soul, that thou shalt be made able to become such,
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if thou doe not stiffen thy selfe in the naturall vnwillingnesse of thy corrupted nature.
if thou do not stiffen thy self in the natural unwillingness of thy corrupted nature.
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I demand therfore of thee in the same question that our Sauiour vsed to the sicke man that lay at the Poole of Bethesda, Wilt thou be made whole? If thou be willing,
I demand Therefore of thee in the same question that our Saviour used to the sick man that lay At the Pool of Bethesda, Wilt thou be made Whole? If thou be willing,
pns11 vvb av pp-f pno21 p-acp dt d n1 cst po12 n1 vvn p-acp dt j n1 cst vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, np1 pns21 vbi vvn j-jn? cs pns21 vbb j,
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now the waters are stirred, now the Spirit of God is come downe in this ordinance,
now the waters Are stirred, now the Spirit of God is come down in this Ordinance,
av dt n2 vbr vvn, av dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvn a-acp p-acp d n1,
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now thou mayest bee put into these waters, and now thou shalt bee made whole.
now thou Mayest be put into these waters, and now thou shalt be made Whole.
av pns21 vm2 vbi vvn p-acp d n2, cc av pns21 vm2 vbi vvn j-jn.
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If thine answere bee, that thou art willing, then I say vnto thee, make it appeare that thou art so in very truth,
If thine answer be, that thou art willing, then I say unto thee, make it appear that thou art so in very truth,
cs po21 n1 vbi, cst pns21 vb2r j, cs pns11 vvb p-acp pno21, vvb pn31 vvi cst pns21 vb2r av p-acp j n1,
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and that thou dost not onely say thou art so: for many a mans words and meaning are farre distant each from other:
and that thou dost not only say thou art so: for many a men words and meaning Are Far distant each from other:
cc cst pns21 vd2 xx av-j vvi pns21 vb2r av: c-acp d dt ng1 n2 cc n1 vbr av-j j d p-acp n-jn:
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many a man affirmeth with loud voyce, and open profession of speeches, that hee is willing to receiue that grace which hee is not willing to receiue.
many a man Affirmeth with loud voice, and open profession of Speeches, that he is willing to receive that grace which he is not willing to receive.
d dt n1 vvz p-acp j n1, cc j n1 pp-f n2, cst pns31 vbz j pc-acp vvi d n1 r-crq pns31 vbz xx j pc-acp vvi.
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There is a faint motion of the will, which is rather an act of the vnderstanding conuinced, that one should be willing to get a thing, thē any true and earnest working of the will towards that thing;
There is a faint motion of the will, which is rather an act of the understanding convinced, that one should be willing to get a thing, them any true and earnest working of the will towards that thing;
pc-acp vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vbz av-c dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvd, cst pi vmd vbi j pc-acp vvi dt n1, pno32 d j cc j n-vvg pp-f dt n1 p-acp d n1;
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and this kind of willingnesse must men take for a true being willing. But heerein they doe much deceiue themselues;
and this kind of willingness must men take for a true being willing. But herein they do much deceive themselves;
cc d n1 pp-f n1 vmb n2 vvi p-acp dt j vbg j. p-acp av pns32 vdb d vvi px32;
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for a man may bee inforced to acknowledge, that hee ought to bee willing to get such or such a thing,
for a man may be enforced to acknowledge, that he ought to be willing to get such or such a thing,
c-acp dt n1 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi, cst pns31 vmd pc-acp vbi j pc-acp vvi d cc d dt n1,
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and withall, finde in himselfe some slothfull wishes to haue the same, and yet be destitute of that stedfast and fixed resolution of the will, which is indeed the motion of the will required to be in vs,
and withal, find in himself Some slothful wishes to have the same, and yet be destitute of that steadfast and fixed resolution of the will, which is indeed the motion of the will required to be in us,
cc av, vvb p-acp px31 d j n2 pc-acp vhi dt d, cc av vbi j pp-f cst j cc j-vvn n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vbz av dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvd pc-acp vbi p-acp pno12,
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if we will receiue good from the Lord. But how shall it be made manifest whether a mans willingnesse bee settled or ouert,
if we will receive good from the Lord. But how shall it be made manifest whither a men willingness be settled or overt,
cs pns12 vmb vvi j p-acp dt n1. p-acp q-crq vmb pn31 vbi vvn j cs dt ng1 n1 vbi vvn cc j,
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well grounded or shallow? Surely he that indeed bendeth his will to any thing, will be contented to deuoure the paines of seeking and striuing after it,
well grounded or shallow? Surely he that indeed bendeth his will to any thing, will be contented to devour the pains of seeking and striving After it,
av vvn cc j? av-j pns31 cst av vvz po31 n1 p-acp d n1, vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f vvg cc vvg p-acp pn31,
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as he that would be rich in good carriest will labour for riches.
as he that would be rich in good carriest will labour for riches.
c-acp pns31 cst vmd vbi j p-acp j vv2 vmb vvi p-acp n2.
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But hee whose will is a little weakly stird towards wealth, but yet doth giue it selfe ouer vnto ease and pleasure,
But he whose will is a little weakly stirred towards wealth, but yet does give it self over unto ease and pleasure,
p-acp pns31 rg-crq n1 vbz dt j av-j vvn p-acp n1, cc-acp av vdz vvi pn31 n1 a-acp p-acp n1 cc n1,
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after hee hath affirmed that hee would bee wealthy, shewes, that his will is not settled vpon wealth, by taking his ease,
After he hath affirmed that he would be wealthy, shows, that his will is not settled upon wealth, by taking his ease,
c-acp pns31 vhz vvn cst pns31 vmd vbi j, vvz, cst po31 n1 vbz xx vvn p-acp n1, p-acp vvg po31 n1,
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and following his pleasure, rather then that he will crosse himselfe in these things to get wealth.
and following his pleasure, rather then that he will cross himself in these things to get wealth.
cc vvg po31 n1, av-c cs cst pns31 vmb vvi px31 p-acp d n2 pc-acp vvi n1.
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It is euen so in things spirituall for this matter, as it is in things temporall:
It is even so in things spiritual for this matter, as it is in things temporal:
pn31 vbz av av p-acp n2 j p-acp d n1, c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp n2 j:
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hee that weakly wisheth to bee vpright, but hath not his will soundly carryed after vprightnesse,
he that weakly wishes to be upright, but hath not his will soundly carried After uprightness,
pns31 cst av-j vvz pc-acp vbi av-j, cc-acp vhz xx po31 n1 av-j vvn p-acp n1,
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after his seeming to be willing, discouereth his vnwillingnesse, by refusing to doe that by which he might be made vpright.
After his seeming to be willing, Discovereth his unwillingness, by refusing to do that by which he might be made upright.
p-acp po31 j-vvg pc-acp vbi j, vvz po31 n1, p-acp vvg pc-acp vdi d p-acp r-crq pns31 vmd vbi vvn av-j.
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But if thou wouldest indeed be made sincere, as a sicke man would be made whole, thou must be content to take that physicke,
But if thou Wouldst indeed be made sincere, as a sick man would be made Whole, thou must be content to take that physic,
p-acp cs pns21 vmd2 av vbi vvn j, c-acp dt j n1 vmd vbi vvn j-jn, pns21 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi d n1,
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though troublesome in working, which will purge out thy predominant hypocrisie, and beget sincerity in the stead thereof.
though troublesome in working, which will purge out thy predominant hypocrisy, and beget sincerity in the stead thereof.
cs j p-acp vvg, r-crq vmb vvi av po21 j n1, cc vvi n1 p-acp dt n1 av.
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Giue mee leaue therefore to goe forward in this businesse, and to shew vnto you by what meanes the Hypocrite may preuaile against his guile, that hitherto hath preuailed against him;
Give me leave Therefore to go forward in this business, and to show unto you by what means the Hypocrite may prevail against his guile, that hitherto hath prevailed against him;
vvb pno11 vvi av pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp d n1, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp pn22 p-acp r-crq vvz dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp po31 n1, cst av vhz vvn p-acp pno31;
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and he that hath had nothing but shewes, may be made sound and substantiall.
and he that hath had nothing but shows, may be made found and substantial.
cc pns31 cst vhz vhn pix cc-acp n2, vmb vbi vvn j cc j.
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In the first place then, he must see and confesse himselfe to haue bin hitherto but an Hypocrite, In the First place then, he must see and confess himself to have been hitherto but an Hypocrite,
p-acp dt ord n1 av, pns31 vmb vvi cc vvi px31 pc-acp vhi vbn av p-acp dt n1,
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& must suffer the Word of God to make him known vnto himself.
& must suffer the Word of God to make him known unto himself.
cc vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi pno31 vvn p-acp px31.
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This is the first and hardest piece of this businesse, of which it may be said, that hee hath halfe ended which hath well begun,
This is the First and Hardest piece of this business, of which it may be said, that he hath half ended which hath well begun,
d vbz dt ord cc js n1 pp-f d n1, pp-f r-crq pn31 vmb vbi vvn, cst pns31 vhz av-jn vvd r-crq vhz av vvn,
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and without which it shall be impossible euer to make any good and fruitfull end in this matter.
and without which it shall be impossible ever to make any good and fruitful end in this matter.
cc p-acp r-crq pn31 vmb vbi j av pc-acp vvi d j cc j n1 p-acp d n1.
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For though the grosse Hypocrite knowes himselfe but to dissemble, yet (such is the winding deceit of this vice,
For though the gross Hypocrite knows himself but to dissemble, yet (such is the winding deceit of this vice,
p-acp cs dt j n1 vvz px31 p-acp p-acp vvi, av (d vbz dt j-vvg n1 pp-f d n1,
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and so true is it that Salomon hath said, The counsels of the wicked are deceit, ) that he will not bee knowne to himselfe, of that which he doth know.
and so true is it that Solomon hath said, The Counsels of the wicked Are deceit,) that he will not be known to himself, of that which he does know.
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For when I say, hee must confesse it, I meane not that hee must in a fit bare lye say so,
For when I say, he must confess it, I mean not that he must in a fit bore lie say so,
p-acp c-crq pns11 vvb, pns31 vmb vvi pn31, pns11 vvb xx cst pns31 vmb p-acp dt j j n1 vvb av,
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or being forced by the power of his conscience cry out, that so it is;
or being forced by the power of his conscience cry out, that so it is;
cc vbg vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vvi av, cst av pn31 vbz;
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but he must be willing, though against the haire, and the heart too, to minde himselfe of it, to consider it seriously, to fet the poynt downe certainly within himselfe,
but he must be willing, though against the hair, and the heart too, to mind himself of it, to Consider it seriously, to fetched the point down Certainly within himself,
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and to affirme against himselfe freely in his owne soule, in secret, at the barre of his owne conscience:
and to affirm against himself freely in his own soul, in secret, At the bar of his own conscience:
cc pc-acp vvi p-acp px31 av-j p-acp po31 d n1, p-acp j-jn, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 d n1:
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Ah, I am an Hypocrite, a Pharise, a dissembler, a dry branch.
Ah, I am an Hypocrite, a Pharisee, a dissembler, a dry branch.
uh, pns11 vbm dt n1, dt vvb, dt n1, dt j n1.
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An inward, hearty, secret, plaine, free acknowledgement of ones guile, grounded vpon diligent enquiry, sound search, due conuiction,
an inward, hearty, secret, plain, free acknowledgement of ones guile, grounded upon diligent enquiry, found search, due conviction,
dt j, j, j-jn, j, j n1 pp-f pig n1, vvn p-acp j n1, j n1, j-jn n1,
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& plaine euidence, is the first thing that must be done for the reforming of hypocrisie, without which it is not possible to get the better of it.
& plain evidence, is the First thing that must be done for the reforming of hypocrisy, without which it is not possible to get the better of it.
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A man must set himselfe with all seriousnesse, as in a matter of the greatest importance in the world,
A man must Set himself with all seriousness, as in a matter of the greatest importance in the world,
dt n1 vmb vvi px31 p-acp d n1, c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt js n1 p-acp dt n1,
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euen that whereupon his eternall estate doth depend, to finde out his owne falshood;
even that whereupon his Eternal estate does depend, to find out his own falsehood;
av cst c-crq po31 j n1 vdz vvi, pc-acp vvi av po31 d n1;
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and hauing with some paines of seeking, perceiued such and such notes of ouer-ruling deceitfulnesse within him, must set downe and cast out all selfe-louing,
and having with Some pains of seeking, perceived such and such notes of overruling deceitfulness within him, must Set down and cast out all self-loving,
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and selfe-flattering fancies of former times, (whereby he was better perswaded of himselfe, or at least did put off the thought & remembrance of this matter) and say vnto himselfe, Ah,
and self-flattering fancies of former times, (whereby he was better persuaded of himself, or At least did put off the Thought & remembrance of this matter) and say unto himself, Ah,
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now I haue met with this coozening deceiuer Hypocrisie, which hath all this while beguiled mee,
now I have met with this cozening deceiver Hypocrisy, which hath all this while beguiled me,
av pns11 vhb vvn p-acp d vvg n1 n1, r-crq vhz d d n1 vvn pno11,
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and tyrannized ouer mee, vnseene and vndiscerned.
and tyrannized over me, unseen and undiscerned.
cc vvn p-acp pno11, j cc j-vvn-u.
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Now I see by my carelesnesse of pondring on Gods Word, which I heare and speake of,
Now I see by my carelessness of pondering on God's Word, which I hear and speak of,
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and yet not condemning my selfe for such negligence:
and yet not condemning my self for such negligence:
cc av xx vvg po11 n1 p-acp d n1:
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Now I see by mine vncontrolled censuring of others, now I see, by my letting euill thoughts and secret sinnes passe away without lamenting;
Now I see by mine uncontrolled censuring of Others, now I see, by my letting evil thoughts and secret Sins pass away without lamenting;
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by my excusing and lessening mine owne faults, and making nothing of that, that I am not willing to mend,
by my excusing and lessening mine own Faults, and making nothing of that, that I am not willing to mend,
p-acp po11 vvg cc vvg po11 d n2, cc vvg pix pp-f d, cst pns11 vbm xx j pc-acp vvi,
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and casting the fault still vpon others, rather then my selfe, that I am not sound at heart,
and casting the fault still upon Others, rather then my self, that I am not found At heart,
cc vvg dt n1 av p-acp n2-jn, av-c cs po11 n1, cst pns11 vbm xx j p-acp n1,
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yea, that I am starke hollow and rotten at heart.
yea, that I am stark hollow and rotten At heart.
uh, cst pns11 vbm av-j j-jn cc j-vvn p-acp n1.
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This hunting out, and arraigning, and conuicting of the sinne we speake against, before the barre of a mans owne heart;
This hunting out, and arraigning, and convicting of the sin we speak against, before the bar of a men own heart;
np1 vvg av, cc vvg, cc vvg pp-f dt n1 pns12 vvb p-acp, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt ng1 d n1;
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this must needs be done, if euer we will subdue and ouermaster the same.
this must needs be done, if ever we will subdue and overmaster the same.
d vmb av vbi vdn, cs av pns12 vmb vvi cc n1 dt d.
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And why? why I say, O thou man or woman whosoeuer, shouldest thou bee vnwilling to see and confesse thy guile within the walles of thine owne soule,
And why? why I say, Oh thou man or woman whosoever, Shouldst thou be unwilling to see and confess thy guile within the walls of thine own soul,
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before the eyes of God, that doe already see it plaine enough? This confession is not required of thee,
before the eyes of God, that do already see it plain enough? This Confessi is not required of thee,
p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, cst vdb av vvi pn31 j av-d? d n1 vbz xx vvn pp-f pno21,
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as an euidence to be produced against thee, for thy easier condemnation;
as an evidence to be produced against thee, for thy Easier condemnation;
c-acp dt n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno21, p-acp po21 jc n1;
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but as a necessary antecedent of thy pardon, which none can obtaine from God, vnlesse he plead guilty:
but as a necessary antecedent of thy pardon, which none can obtain from God, unless he plead guilty:
cc-acp c-acp dt j n1 pp-f po21 n1, r-crq pix vmb vvi p-acp np1, cs pns31 vvb j:
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for it is an ouer-ruled case in heauen, and shall neuer bee altered or swarued from, No man shall be forgiuen from Gods Tribunall, but he that askes pardon;
for it is an overruled case in heaven, and shall never be altered or swerved from, No man shall be forgiven from God's Tribunal, but he that asks pardon;
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and no man can aske pardon, that doth not acknowledge guiltinesse.
and no man can ask pardon, that does not acknowledge guiltiness.
cc dx n1 vmb vvi n1, cst vdz xx vvi n1.
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I say then againe vnto thee, that thou shouldest not bee vnwilling to see and confesse that which thou shalt haue none hurt by confessing:
I say then again unto thee, that thou Shouldst not be unwilling to see and confess that which thou shalt have none hurt by confessing:
pns11 vvb av av p-acp pno21, cst pns21 vmd2 xx vbi j pc-acp vvi cc vvi d r-crq pns21 vm2 vhi pix vvn p-acp vvg:
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yea, which in very truth it is vtterly in vaine to refuse to confesse;
yea, which in very truth it is utterly in vain to refuse to confess;
uh, r-crq p-acp j n1 pn31 vbz av-j p-acp j pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi;
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for deny it whilest thou wilt, from the eyes of God, the Husbandman, and from the eyes of our Lord Iesus Christ, the root of this Vine, no denyall, no couering can hide it;
for deny it whilst thou wilt, from the eyes of God, the Husbandman, and from the eyes of our Lord Iesus christ, the root of this Vine, no denial, no covering can hide it;
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when colouring and denying cannot keepe the fault secret, and plaine acknowledgement may get the fault pardoned;
when colouring and denying cannot keep the fault secret, and plain acknowledgement may get the fault pardoned;
c-crq vvg cc vvg vmbx vvi dt n1 j-jn, cc j n1 vmb vvi dt n1 vvn;
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would any but a very foole, or obstinate and wilfull man, that had vowed to seeke his owne ruine, refuse to confesse? I doe not wish thee with open voyce (so as men should heare it to thy reproch) to cause thine owne mouth charge thee with guile, (which in truth were somewhat hard,
would any but a very fool, or obstinate and wilful man, that had vowed to seek his own ruin, refuse to confess? I do not wish thee with open voice (so as men should hear it to thy reproach) to cause thine own Mouth charge thee with guile, (which in truth were somewhat hard,
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and yet not so hard, but that a wise man would readily doe it to get remission) but alone in the secret thoughts of thine owne brest,
and yet not so hard, but that a wise man would readily do it to get remission) but alone in the secret thoughts of thine own breast,
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or in the secret prayers of thy closet betwixt God and thy selfe, where none other eare cā heare,
or in the secret Prayers of thy closet betwixt God and thy self, where none other ear can hear,
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but his, that is already acquainted with the matter, and knowes more then thou canst confesse,
but his, that is already acquainted with the matter, and knows more then thou Canst confess,
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but alone heere, I say, to sigh out thine humble acknowledgement, and say, O wretched man I, to this moment I haue but dissembled,
but alone Here, I say, to sighs out thine humble acknowledgement, and say, Oh wretched man I, to this moment I have but dissembled,
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and seemed to be good, without being so.
and seemed to be good, without being so.
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Alacke, I am (I will no longer be ignorant, or deny, or not heed it, that I am) an Hypocrite, I finde I am not changed in heart, some sinne I think too pleasant,
Alack, I am (I will no longer be ignorant, or deny, or not heed it, that I am) an Hypocrite, I find I am not changed in heart, Some sin I think too pleasant,
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or gainfull, or needfull to forsake; some duty too hard or expencefull to performe;
or gainful, or needful to forsake; Some duty too hard or expenseful to perform;
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I neuer yet accustomed to take the paines of binding the law of wisedome vpon the tables of mine heart;
I never yet accustomed to take the pains of binding the law of Wisdom upon the tables of mine heart;
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I neuer yet regarded to feele the power of Religion mortifying my most beloued lusts, and framing my very soule to newnesse:
I never yet regarded to feel the power of Religion mortifying my most Beloved Lustiest, and framing my very soul to newness:
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I neuer heretofore did feele and bewaile mine hollownesse; and therefore, Ah, it must no longer be gainsaid by me, I am an Hypocrite.
I never heretofore did feel and bewail mine hollowness; and Therefore, Ah, it must no longer be gainsaid by me, I am an Hypocrite.
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In truth, brethren, you must needs doe thus, or else ye shall for euer remaine Hypocrites.
In truth, brothers, you must needs do thus, or Else you shall for ever remain Hypocrites.
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Were it not better for thee thus to shame thy selfe before Christ, then to make him shame thee before the whole world at the last Iudgement,
Were it not better for thee thus to shame thy self before christ, then to make him shame thee before the Whole world At the last Judgement,
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or make thee shame thy selfe to no purpose, before many on thy death-bed? Euery secret thing must be made open, euery hidden thing must bee brought to light.
or make thee shame thy self to no purpose, before many on thy deathbed? Every secret thing must be made open, every hidden thing must be brought to Light.
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O now drag this corner-seeking, and light-shining vice into the open view, by a free and plaine confession as thou hast beene exhorted, that it may not at that day remaine to bee laid open to thine eternall confusion.
O now drag this corner-seeking, and light-shining vice into the open view, by a free and plain Confessi as thou hast been exhorted, that it may not At that day remain to be laid open to thine Eternal confusion.
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If thou tellest me that thou hast bin long time a professour of religion, & hast long accounted thy self the child of God;
If thou Tellest me that thou hast been long time a professor of Religion, & hast long accounted thy self the child of God;
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& therfore if the matter be brought to that passe, that after all this while thou must be faine to take vpon thee the name of an Hypocrite, thou canst not see any hope of euer being true.
& Therefore if the matter be brought to that pass, that After all this while thou must be feign to take upon thee the name of an Hypocrite, thou Canst not see any hope of ever being true.
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I answere thee, that this is a vaine feare, with which Satan seekes to hinder thee from doing that that is absolutely needfull to thy saluation:
I answer thee, that this is a vain Fear, with which Satan seeks to hinder thee from doing that that is absolutely needful to thy salvation:
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for this is one, and a principall cause that thou wast neuer yet true, because thou wouldest neuer yet be made to see thy felse false.
for this is one, and a principal cause that thou wast never yet true, Because thou Wouldst never yet be made to see thy felse false.
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But remoue this impediment (by the much perswaded confession I call for at thine hands) and whatsoeuer thou hast been,
But remove this impediment (by the much persuaded Confessi I call for At thine hands) and whatsoever thou hast been,
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and how long soeuer thou shalt bee made true;
and how long soever thou shalt be made true;
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for God comes hither now in this his ordinance, to make thee true, if thou doe not make thy selfe vncapable of truth, by refusing to acknowledge thy want of truth:
for God comes hither now in this his Ordinance, to make thee true, if thou do not make thy self uncapable of truth, by refusing to acknowledge thy want of truth:
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wherefore breaking thorow all vnwillingnesse and delayes, and laying aside all shifts and defences, fall vpon thy knees in thy secret chamber,
Wherefore breaking thorough all unwillingness and delays, and laying aside all shifts and defences, fallen upon thy knees in thy secret chamber,
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and there say vnto thy selfe, and in more words complaine against thy selfe vnto God, that thou art as yet an Hypocrite, a barren branch, that standeth euery houre in perill of being cut off.
and there say unto thy self, and in more words complain against thy self unto God, that thou art as yet an Hypocrite, a barren branch, that Stands every hour in peril of being Cut off.
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This done, in the second place frame thy selfe to mourning and sorrow for thine hypocrisie,
This done, in the second place frame thy self to mourning and sorrow for thine hypocrisy,
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and ferret out thy guile by lamenting it.
and ferret out thy guile by lamenting it.
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For there is no sinne or corruption in the heart of man, so tyrannous and ouer-ruling,
For there is no sin or corruption in the heart of man, so tyrannous and overruling,
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but that godly sorrow will fetch it downe and ouer-master it.
but that godly sorrow will fetch it down and overmaster it.
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Indeed a little whimpering griefe, a sigh or two, a teare or two, a sad countenance for a Sermon time or so, will not preuaile.
Indeed a little whimpering grief, a sighs or two, a tear or two, a sad countenance for a Sermon time or so, will not prevail.
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The best medicine that is, will not heale a sore, if there bee not a sufficient quantity of it applyed,
The best medicine that is, will not heal a soar, if there be not a sufficient quantity of it applied,
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if it bee not constantly applyed and followed close.
if it be not constantly applied and followed close.
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He that will be content to grieue a little at Church, or so, for his guile,
He that will be content to grieve a little At Church, or so, for his guile,
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and out of the present euidence of the Spirit working with the Word, will perhaps yeeld to see and to lament his hollownesse,
and out of the present evidence of the Spirit working with the Word, will perhaps yield to see and to lament his hollowness,
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but lets the matter passe quickly, and takes no more paines about it, shall anger the sore,
but lets the matter pass quickly, and Takes no more pains about it, shall anger the soar,
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as it were, and not heale it, and by carelesse neglecting of Gods grace in such motions offered, hee shall cause his hypocrisie to fester more, and grow more incurable:
as it were, and not heal it, and by careless neglecting of God's grace in such motions offered, he shall cause his hypocrisy to fester more, and grow more incurable:
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for euen this weake worke of the Word will helpe (out of his owne erronious disposition) to coozen him,
for even this weak work of the Word will help (out of his own erroneous disposition) to cozen him,
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and to make him too soone thinke himselfe vpright, and so he shall neuer become vpright.
and to make him too soon think himself upright, and so he shall never become upright.
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But the sorrow I speake of, must be a settled and constant sorrow, which a man must let rest vpon his soule,
But the sorrow I speak of, must be a settled and constant sorrow, which a man must let rest upon his soul,
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and willingly entertaine within himselfe many a day together, though not in a violent manner to hinder his other occasions,
and willingly entertain within himself many a day together, though not in a violent manner to hinder his other occasions,
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yet in a still quiet maner, to make his thoughts in the middest of all other occasions, (as well they may, without offering any wrong vnto such occasions) be still running vpon the matter of his guile,
yet in a still quiet manner, to make his thoughts in the midst of all other occasions, (as well they may, without offering any wrong unto such occasions) be still running upon the matter of his guile,
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and in an inward and silent manner continuing to bemone the same within himselfe.
and in an inward and silent manner Continuing to bemoan the same within himself.
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A spirit of griefe will not change an Hypocrite into a true Christian, a constant griefe will.
A Spirit of grief will not change an Hypocrite into a true Christian, a constant grief will.
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This then doe, (as he that hath a grieuous sore or wound, applies the curing of that wound aboue all things,
This then do, (as he that hath a grievous soar or wound, Applies the curing of that wound above all things,
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vntill it be whole) set thy selfe for a good space of time together, to make it thy principal worke to obserue the working of thine hypocrisie, and to bewaile the same.
until it be Whole) Set thy self for a good Molle of time together, to make it thy principal work to observe the working of thine hypocrisy, and to bewail the same.
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Sometimes be earnest with thy selfe, and in thy solemne and secret prayers and confessions, labour to rend and breake thine heart with grieuous sorrow,
Sometime be earnest with thy self, and in thy solemn and secret Prayers and confessions, labour to rend and break thine heart with grievous sorrow,
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and to bee wonderfull vile in thine owne eyes, because of thy long continued hypocrisie:
and to be wonderful vile in thine own eyes, Because of thy long continued hypocrisy:
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and striue to doe as Peter did for his denying his Master, (for a counterfeit following him, is little better then a denyall of him) euen to get alone and weepe, (at least grieue, which may well be without weeping) very bitterly:
and strive to do as Peter did for his denying his Master, (for a counterfeit following him, is little better then a denial of him) even to get alone and weep, (At least grieve, which may well be without weeping) very bitterly:
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and when thine other occasions call thee from thy chamber, yet hold thy thoughts still on worke (and let the plaister lye to the sore all the day.) Be thinking, Ah wretched creature I, that haue so great a space of time continued an Hypocrite, a professor of Religion, not changed in heart, not washed in the inner man, not made a new creature!
and when thine other occasions call thee from thy chamber, yet hold thy thoughts still on work (and let the plaster lie to the soar all the day.) Be thinking, Ah wretched creature I, that have so great a Molle of time continued an Hypocrite, a professor of Religion, not changed in heart, not washed in the inner man, not made a new creature!
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O how great cause hath God to abhorre me, haue I to abhorre my selfe, that haue so long gone about to coozen God,
O how great cause hath God to abhor me, have I to abhor my self, that have so long gone about to cozen God,
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and to mocke mine owne soule!
and to mock mine own soul!
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And so whatsoeuer thou beest doing, let thine heart bee feeding on this bitter herbe of inwardly bemoning thy guile and thine irreformednesse, and vnchangednesse of heart.
And so whatsoever thou Best doing, let thine heart be feeding on this bitter herb of inwardly bemoaning thy guile and thine Irreformednesse, and vnchangednesse of heart.
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Bid these cogitations welcome as thou sittest at meate, and count them as the best sawce for thy meat,
Bid these cogitations welcome as thou Sittest At meat, and count them as the best sauce for thy meat,
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yea, as the best dish on thy table.
yea, as the best dish on thy table.
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In company let these cogitations be thy most esteemed companions, and in solitarinesse giue thy selfe ouer to them,
In company let these cogitations be thy most esteemed Sodales, and in solitariness give thy self over to them,
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and so continue to doe, till thou find a plaine change of thine heart, a manifest alteration,
and so continue to do, till thou find a plain change of thine heart, a manifest alteration,
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and so euident a framing thee to be another then thou wast before, that at last thou mayest be able, (which if thou wilt not be weary of striuing, within no long space of time thou shalt be able to say) Now I finde and feele, that I am made new.
and so evident a framing thee to be Another then thou wast before, that At last thou Mayest be able, (which if thou wilt not be weary of striving, within no long Molle of time thou shalt be able to say) Now I find and feel, that I am made new.
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Brethren, if any of you had a very sore leg, or arme, he would be content to goe to some Chirurgion, to dresse the same euery morning and euening,
Brothers, if any of you had a very soar leg, or arm, he would be content to go to Some Chirurgeon, to dress the same every morning and evening,
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and let (perhaps) a smarting plaister lye vpon it all day long, and all night too,
and let (perhaps) a smarting plaster lie upon it all day long, and all night too,
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for three weekes, or a moneths space together, that he might be healed and not lose his ioynt.
for three weeks, or a months Molle together, that he might be healed and not loose his joint.
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O why should not he that hath an heart diseased with that grieuous fistula of hypocrisie, be contented,
O why should not he that hath an heart diseased with that grievous fistula of hypocrisy, be contented,
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as it were, to dresse it twice a day, by some solemne, secret, and earnest lamenting it before God,
as it were, to dress it twice a day, by Some solemn, secret, and earnest lamenting it before God,
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and to let the plaister of griefe lye at it all day, by frequent renewing of his sorrowfull thoughts for it, that this foule and festered sore may be healed,
and to let the plaster of grief lie At it all day, by frequent renewing of his sorrowful thoughts for it, that this foul and festered soar may be healed,
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and he may not lose his soule and body both by it? Wilt thou not bestow as much time, paines, care, in healing thy soule,
and he may not loose his soul and body both by it? Wilt thou not bestow as much time, pains, care, in healing thy soul,
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as thy leg or arme? Doubtlesse this care would goe happily forward, for God himselfe would be the Chirurgion,
as thy leg or arm? Doubtless this care would go happily forward, for God himself would be the Chirurgeon,
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and health would follow without faile;
and health would follow without fail;
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for the medicine is soueraigne, and hath been tryed by many, and prescribed by an excellent and skilfull person.
for the medicine is sovereign, and hath been tried by many, and prescribed by an excellent and skilful person.
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Saint Iames bids wauering-minded and double-hearted men, hee meaneth Hypocrites, to turne their laughter into teares,
Saint James bids wauering-minded and double-hearted men, he means Hypocrites, to turn their laughter into tears,
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and to afflict themselues and weepe:
and to afflict themselves and weep:
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loe how affliction, griefe, sighs teares, be the ingredients of this medicine that will kill hypocrisie!
lo how affliction, grief, sighs tears, be the ingredients of this medicine that will kill hypocrisy!
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Saint Paul, after God had met him going to Damascus, tooke this medicine carefully, and in the space of three dayes it healed him cleane, almost,
Saint Paul, After God had met him going to Damascus, took this medicine carefully, and in the Molle of three days it healed him clean, almost,
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and made him of a proud hypocriticall persecuting Pharise, to become a most true-hearted and sincere Apostle and Preacher of the Gospell.
and made him of a proud hypocritical persecuting Pharisee, to become a most truehearted and sincere Apostle and Preacher of the Gospel.
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For, comming to Damascus, he neither ate nor dranke for three dayes, but gaue himselfe to mourne for his hollownesse, bloodinesse, vnbeliefe,
For, coming to Damascus, he neither ate nor drank for three days, but gave himself to mourn for his hollowness, bloodiness, unbelief,
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and other sinnes, and so was healed of all at once. O happy medicine! O speedy and blessed cure! O blessed griefe!
and other Sins, and so was healed of all At once. O happy medicine! O speedy and blessed cure! O blessed grief!
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O the most gainfully spent three dayes that euer were spent, to worke such an alteration in such a soule!
O the most gainfully spent three days that ever were spent, to work such an alteration in such a soul!
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Wilt not thou take the same course, that did good to one so farre gone with guile? O now settle thy selfe to mourne for thy guile, that thou maist be healed, and maist be comforted.
Wilt not thou take the same course, that did good to one so Far gone with guile? O now settle thy self to mourn for thy guile, that thou Mayest be healed, and Mayest be comforted.
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But some man may perhaps say, that it is not so easie a matter to soften an hard heart.
But Some man may perhaps say, that it is not so easy a matter to soften an hard heart.
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I answere, It is not indeed, but it is a possible matter, and that it may bee effected through Gods blessing with carefull indeuours, from which Gods blessing will neuer bee kept backe.
I answer, It is not indeed, but it is a possible matter, and that it may be effected through God's blessing with careful endeavours, from which God's blessing will never be kept back.
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I will therefore shew you two or three meanes to mollifie euen a guilefull heart, and to make it, if not weepe, yet mourne earnestly: I will Therefore show you two or three means to mollify even a guileful heart, and to make it, if not weep, yet mourn earnestly:
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and let euery man know for his comfort, that mourning may be accepted before God, though teares be away.
and let every man know for his Comfort, that mourning may be accepted before God, though tears be away.
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The Lord will not reiect dry sorrow, if he see it hearty and true, and such as a man is euen out of conceit with himselfe,
The Lord will not reject dry sorrow, if he see it hearty and true, and such as a man is even out of conceit with himself,
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because he cannot make it greater, and wetter too.
Because he cannot make it greater, and wetter too.
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Vnderstand then, that there are three things that will helpe euen the man that hath been hitherto but an Hypocrite, to lament and mourne for his hypocrisie.
Understand then, that there Are three things that will help even the man that hath been hitherto but an Hypocrite, to lament and mourn for his hypocrisy.
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The first is, to lay open before his mind in some settled and serious meditation, the infinitenesse of that euill which shall surely come vpon him for his hypocrisie,
The First is, to lay open before his mind in Some settled and serious meditation, the infiniteness of that evil which shall surely come upon him for his hypocrisy,
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vnlesse by lamenting it he doe preuent the same.
unless by lamenting it he do prevent the same.
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Put thy selfe in minde of the certainty of thy being damned if thou continue an Hypocrite,
Put thy self in mind of the certainty of thy being damned if thou continue an Hypocrite,
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and of the intolerablenesse of the punishment of damnation.
and of the intolerableness of the punishment of damnation.
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Say, O how ineuitable (but by repentance, whereof sorrow is a necessary companion) and how extreme is the perill wherein I stand!
Say, Oh how inevitable (but by Repentance, whereof sorrow is a necessary Companion) and how extreme is the peril wherein I stand!
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If I cast not out this guile out of mine heart, it will certainly keepe me out of heauen;
If I cast not out this guile out of mine heart, it will Certainly keep me out of heaven;
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if I keepe it still in my soule, it will surely cast me downe to hell.
if I keep it still in my soul, it will surely cast me down to hell.
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I must, I must of necessity, (because of the truth of God that hath said it,
I must, I must of necessity, (Because of the truth of God that hath said it,
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and his iustice that hates this sinne) be damned euerlastingly, and for euer fry in those vnquenchable flames (which none can suffer without being swallowed vp of their torment) vnlesse I be changed,
and his Justice that hates this sin) be damned everlastingly, and for ever fry in those unquenchable flames (which none can suffer without being swallowed up of their torment) unless I be changed,
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and of an Hypocrite as I haue bin, become sound at heart. This cannot bee without bewailing mine vnsoundnesse:
and of an Hypocrite as I have been, become found At heart. This cannot be without bewailing mine unsoundness:
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and ah then shall I not bewaile it? Tell thy selfe againe, and againe,
and ah then shall I not bewail it? Tell thy self again, and again,
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and many times, in what excessiue danger thy soule standeth, of being for euer tormented with the intolerable sense of Gods anger (a thousand times more scalding then the worst fire that can be made of any artificiall matter) vnlesse by lamenting thou preuaile against thy sinne;
and many times, in what excessive danger thy soul Stands, of being for ever tormented with the intolerable sense of God's anger (a thousand times more scalding then the worst fire that can be made of any artificial matter) unless by lamenting thou prevail against thy sin;
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and this will helpe thee to lament thy sinne:
and this will help thee to lament thy sin:
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Muster vp all the threats and menaces of Gods Word against hypocrisie, and against Hypocrites, and laying them close to thine owne soule, say, Vpon me shall all these bee fulfilled,
Muster up all the Treats and menaces of God's Word against hypocrisy, and against Hypocrites, and laying them close to thine own soul, say, Upon me shall all these be fulfilled,
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if by mourning I free not my selfe from them. Faith in Gods threats wil make the heart ake and prick;
if by mourning I free not my self from them. Faith in God's Treats will make the heart ache and prick;
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and much pressing them vpon a mans soule, and considering the author and firmenesse of them, will cause them to be beleeued:
and much pressing them upon a men soul, and considering the author and firmness of them, will cause them to be believed:
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and so thou hast one way of melting thy selfe.
and so thou hast one Way of melting thy self.
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To this adde a second, and the effect shall follow without doubt, and that is, consider of the certainty of Gods accepting euen thee also graciously in Christ Iesus, vpon thy so mourning and confessing.
To this add a second, and the Effect shall follow without doubt, and that is, Consider of the certainty of God's accepting even thee also graciously in christ Iesus, upon thy so mourning and confessing.
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The Lord of heauen is so good, say thou vnto thy selfe, that euen an Hypocrite,
The Lord of heaven is so good, say thou unto thy self, that even an Hypocrite,
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and my selfe the worst of Hypocrites, may be, and shal be accepted into fauour,
and my self the worst of Hypocrites, may be, and shall be accepted into favour,
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for all his grosse dissembling, and frequent abusing of Gods goodnesse, and resisting of his Spirit.
for all his gross dissembling, and frequent abusing of God's Goodness, and resisting of his Spirit.
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Hope of pardon will turne the hardest hardnesse into softnesse: I say, hope of pardon, well and firmely grounded vpon the promise of the Word:
Hope of pardon will turn the Hardest hardness into softness: I say, hope of pardon, well and firmly grounded upon the promise of the Word:
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for false and presumptuous hope, that beareth it selfe bold in the false application of the promise, looking for the benefit promised, without respecting the condition whereupon pardon is promised, doth rather adde to the hardnesse of the heart, and make it more stony.
for false and presumptuous hope, that bears it self bold in the false application of the promise, looking for the benefit promised, without respecting the condition whereupon pardon is promised, does rather add to the hardness of the heart, and make it more stony.
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Speake thus therefore vnto thine owne soule, and say; Well, for all I haue been but an Hypocrite hitherto, yet I may be pardoned,
Speak thus Therefore unto thine own soul, and say; Well, for all I have been but an Hypocrite hitherto, yet I may be pardoned,
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and I may bee saued, if I lament for mine hypocrisie;
and I may be saved, if I lament for mine hypocrisy;
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and therefore I will bewaile it, and striue for that breaking of the heart with griefe, which will cause the Lord to bind it vp with mercy and with comfort.
and Therefore I will bewail it, and strive for that breaking of the heart with grief, which will cause the Lord to bind it up with mercy and with Comfort.
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Lastly, fall downe before the Lord, and if thou dost not feele the sensible motions of sorrow,
Lastly, fallen down before the Lord, and if thou dost not feel the sensible motions of sorrow,
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yet stirre vp anger and dislike against thy selfe, for thy too much hardnesse now,
yet stir up anger and dislike against thy self, for thy too much hardness now,
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and too much folly in former time, that tookest paines to delude thy selfe, and to delude him that was too wise to be deluded:
and too much folly in former time, that tookest pains to delude thy self, and to delude him that was too wise to be deluded:
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say with the Psalmist, Ah, why haue I been so very a foole, yea a beast before the Lord,
say with the Psalmist, Ah, why have I been so very a fool, yea a beast before the Lord,
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as to please my selfe in a bare shew of goodnesse, and in a meere outside of piety? how could I bee so farre hood-winked all this while? doth not the Word of God plainly enough shew this folly? haue not I receiued many warnings in many examples? What got Saul by dissembling? What did it profit Iudas to deale with guile? and what auailed it Ananias and Saphira, to dawbe and counterfeit? Ah wretched creature I,
as to please my self in a bore show of Goodness, and in a mere outside of piety? how could I be so Far hoodwinked all this while? does not the Word of God plainly enough show this folly? have not I received many Warnings in many Examples? What god Saul by dissembling? What did it profit Iudas to deal with guile? and what availed it Ananias and Sapphira, to daub and counterfeit? Ah wretched creature I,
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why haue I followed the paterne of such vnhappy persons? where was my reason all this while? and what was become of vnderstanding? Ah, Lord, I am ashamed of my folly, of mine vnthankfulnesse, of my presumption, of mine abusing thy sweet and gracious proffers of mercy.
why have I followed the pattern of such unhappy Persons? where was my reason all this while? and what was become of understanding? Ah, Lord, I am ashamed of my folly, of mine unthankfulness, of my presumption, of mine abusing thy sweet and gracious proffers of mercy.
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And thus continuing for one houre in a day together, to blame, and shame, and condemne thy selfe,
And thus Continuing for one hour in a day together, to blame, and shame, and condemn thy self,
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and to quarrell with thy selfe for thy guile, at length thou shalt finde thy selfe, with labouring, cast into a kindly sweat,
and to quarrel with thy self for thy guile, At length thou shalt find thy self, with labouring, cast into a kindly sweat,
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as it were, of holy griefe for this thine hypocrisie, which will so open the pores of thy soule, that this ill humour will euacuate, and be much reformed.
as it were, of holy grief for this thine hypocrisy, which will so open the pores of thy soul, that this ill humour will evacuate, and be much reformed.
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Now hauing seene and striuen to lament thy guile, proceed to stir vp hearty desires, and make feruent prayers vnto God for his spirit of truth & of vprightnesse.
Now having seen and striven to lament thy guile, proceed to stir up hearty Desires, and make fervent Prayers unto God for his Spirit of truth & of uprightness.
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We cannot ouercome the smallest corruptions of our hart in our owne strength, but it must be a diuine power, which must inable vs to preuaile against sinfull dispositions.
We cannot overcome the Smallest corruptions of our heart in our own strength, but it must be a divine power, which must inable us to prevail against sinful dispositions.
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Now this strength the Lord of heauen, the strong God, the author of all strength, is ready and willing to bestow vpon all that humbly sue vnto him for it,
Now this strength the Lord of heaven, the strong God, the author of all strength, is ready and willing to bestow upon all that humbly sue unto him for it,
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for he giueth to all liberally, and hitteth no man in the teeth.
for he gives to all liberally, and hitteth no man in the teeth.
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Beg then for the spirit of power, and of a right mind, and beg heartily and confidently,
Beg then for the Spirit of power, and of a right mind, and beg heartily and confidently,
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because thou beggest of him that is able to giue, and much more willing, then thou art to receiue.
Because thou beggest of him that is able to give, and much more willing, then thou art to receive.
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He that hath made others of weake, to become strong, and of false, to become true, can,
He that hath made Others of weak, to become strong, and of false, to become true, can,
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and will performe the same grace to thee, according to his promise.
and will perform the same grace to thee, according to his promise.
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For hee commandeth all to aske, and shuts vp his mercies from none that truly and heartily beseech the same at his hands.
For he commands all to ask, and shuts up his Mercies from none that truly and heartily beseech the same At his hands.
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Perhaps the diuell may seeke to turne thee from this exercise of prayer, by casting in a cauill against thee, to this purpose, that the prayers of Hypocrites cannot be accepted,
Perhaps the Devil may seek to turn thee from this exercise of prayer, by casting in a cavil against thee, to this purpose, that the Prayers of Hypocrites cannot be accepted,
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and thou hauing been hitherto but an Hypocrite, how should thy prayers preuaile in heauen? For the settling of thy soule against this doubt, know, that the prayer of an Hypocrite that doth not see and lament his hypocrisie, cannot indeed bee bidden welcome in heauen,
and thou having been hitherto but an Hypocrite, how should thy Prayers prevail in heaven? For the settling of thy soul against this doubt, know, that the prayer of an Hypocrite that does not see and lament his hypocrisy, cannot indeed be bidden welcome in heaven,
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but all that are heauy laden with sinne, haue a command to come vnto Christ Iesus,
but all that Are heavy laden with sin, have a command to come unto christ Iesus,
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and a promise that they shall be refreshed:
and a promise that they shall be refreshed:
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wherefore, now thou hauing begun to see, and detest, and bee burthened and grieued with thy guile, good warrant hast thou to aske helpe,
Wherefore, now thou having begun to see, and detest, and be burdened and grieved with thy guile, good warrant hast thou to ask help,
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and good assurance that thine asking shall not be in vaine. Therefore I say againe, lift vp thine heart and voyce, and cry mightily to God,
and good assurance that thine asking shall not be in vain. Therefore I say again, lift up thine heart and voice, and cry mightily to God,
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for the powerfull worke of his Spirit, to make thee sincere before him.
for the powerful work of his Spirit, to make thee sincere before him.
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O Lord, say thou, which art onely able to forme the soule of man anew within, create thou in me a new heart,
O Lord, say thou, which art only able to Form the soul of man anew within, create thou in me a new heart,
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and forme a right spirit within me; make me sound in thy precepts, and let not iniquity haue dominion ouer me.
and Form a right Spirit within me; make me found in thy Precepts, and let not iniquity have dominion over me.
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Make me (Lord) a true Israelite, in whose spirit there is no guile. Make mee truly good;
Make me (Lord) a true Israelite, in whose Spirit there is no guile. Make me truly good;
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good for thy sake, and because thou wouldest haue me good that I may please thee,
good for thy sake, and Because thou Wouldst have me good that I may please thee,
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and not onely or chiefly that I may serue mine owne turne, yea or saue mine owne soule; yea generally and vniuersally good:
and not only or chiefly that I may serve mine own turn, yea or save mine own soul; yea generally and universally good:
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good in all things, with such a goodnes as thou accountest perfect in thy Son Christs perfection,
good in all things, with such a Goodness as thou Accountest perfect in thy Son Christ perfection,
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because he in whom it is, doth striue & labour after perfection.
Because he in whom it is, does strive & labour After perfection.
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Follow this suit most closely and earnestly, and giue not ouer till thou findest it granted;
Follow this suit most closely and earnestly, and give not over till thou Findest it granted;
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& if thou canst not go on in variety of words, yet repeat ouer the same petition often,
& if thou Canst not go on in variety of words, yet repeat over the same petition often,
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and often, and be not weary;
and often, and be not weary;
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for so they be hearty & feruent, the Lord of heauen will neuer be weary of such repetitions.
for so they be hearty & fervent, the Lord of heaven will never be weary of such repetitions.
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Our Sauiour hath spokē a Parable, to the intent that we shuld pray alwayes, and not waxe faint.
Our Saviour hath spoken a Parable, to the intent that we should pray always, and not wax faint.
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Thou knowest I presume what ye parable is.
Thou Knowest I presume what you parable is.
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A poore Widdow, by importunity, forced an vnrighteous Iudge to do her iustice against her aduersary.
A poor Widow, by importunity, forced an unrighteous Judge to do her Justice against her adversary.
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How much more shall the righteous God auenge the cause of his seruants that cry day and night vnto him? And if his compassion be such towards them, that he will auenge them of their externall enemies, which onely seeke to make their liues tedious by persecutions;
How much more shall the righteous God avenge the cause of his Servants that cry day and night unto him? And if his compassion be such towards them, that he will avenge them of their external enemies, which only seek to make their lives tedious by persecutions;
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shall hee not much rather assist them against their inward corruptions, which tend to bring their soules to destruction? wherefore resolue thy selfe to be importunate,
shall he not much rather assist them against their inward corruptions, which tend to bring their Souls to destruction? Wherefore resolve thy self to be importunate,
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and to take no nay, nor euer to giue ouer till thou hast sped in thy suit:
and to take no nay, nor ever to give over till thou hast sped in thy suit:
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wherin nothing can hinder thee from speeding, but thine owne too soone giuing ouer the suit through wearinesse.
wherein nothing can hinder thee from speeding, but thine own too soon giving over the suit through weariness.
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Men are troubled with earnestnesse and importunity, and amongst them many times a stout begger hath a stoutnay,
Men Are troubled with earnestness and importunity, and among them many times a stout beggar hath a stoutnay,
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because they condemne it as a matter of impudency, to be a stout begger:
Because they condemn it as a matter of impudence, to be a stout beggar:
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but to God nothing is more pleasing, then this stirring vp our selues to take hold vpon his name,
but to God nothing is more pleasing, then this stirring up our selves to take hold upon his name,
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and this giuing him no rest day nor night till hee heare our prayers;
and this giving him no rest day nor night till he hear our Prayers;
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and with him onely faint suitors, that will take a repulse easily, and bee soone put backe, doe goe away empty of the thing they sued for.
and with him only faint Suitors, that will take a repulse Easily, and be soon put back, do go away empty of the thing they sued for.
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Know then, that thy saluation dependeth vpon this matter, and therefore as in a case of the greatest importance in the world, make thy desires feruent,
Know then, that thy salvation dependeth upon this matter, and Therefore as in a case of the greatest importance in the world, make thy Desires fervent,
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and resolue neuer to cease asking, till thou shalt receiue the Spirit of truth and vprightnesse:
and resolve never to cease asking, till thou shalt receive the Spirit of truth and uprightness:
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And know, that God doth not deny to heare thy prayers at first, because he is not able or willing to grant them,
And know, that God does not deny to hear thy Prayers At First, Because he is not able or willing to grant them,
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or because hee counts it a matter too troublesome for him, but alone to indeare the benefit obtained, to make thee see the worth of it, and become the more thankfull.
or Because he counts it a matter too troublesome for him, but alone to endear the benefit obtained, to make thee see the worth of it, and become the more thankful.
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Pray therefore, and pray feruently, and pray continually: O Lord, create a right spirit in me, and make me sound in thy precepts.
prey Therefore, and pray fervently, and pray continually: Oh Lord, create a right Spirit in me, and make me found in thy Precepts.
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And to prayers, ioyne in the fourth place holy meditations of the nature of God:
And to Prayers, join in the fourth place holy meditations of the nature of God:
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for hee that knowes God thorowly, and is to any purpose acquainted with the excellency of his nature in himselfe,
for he that knows God thoroughly, and is to any purpose acquainted with the excellency of his nature in himself,
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and sees the beauty of his grace in the face of Christ, cannot but be so farre in loue with him,
and sees the beauty of his grace in the face of christ, cannot but be so Far in love with him,
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as euen to be good for his sake, and to make him the beginning and ending of all his desires and indeuours.
as even to be good for his sake, and to make him the beginning and ending of all his Desires and endeavours.
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It is alone ignorance of God, that makes vs set our selues in Gods roome, and aime at our owne benefit in stead of his glory.
It is alone ignorance of God, that makes us Set our selves in God's room, and aim At our own benefit in stead of his glory.
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But he that will take paines to cleere vp his owne eyes, and to behold the glory of God,
But he that will take pains to clear up his own eyes, and to behold the glory of God,
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as he hath reuealed it in his Word, and in his Gospell, shall be so affected with the splendor thereof,
as he hath revealed it in his Word, and in his Gospel, shall be so affected with the splendour thereof,
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as that now he will account nothing worth any thing, but that surpassing glorious Maiesty, that infinitely excels all things,
as that now he will account nothing worth any thing, but that surpassing glorious Majesty, that infinitely excels all things,
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and so hypocrisie must needs vanish.
and so hypocrisy must needs vanish.
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The knowledge of God will make a man to perceiue how little it shall auaile him to disguize himselfe.
The knowledge of God will make a man to perceive how little it shall avail him to disguise himself.
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The knowledge of God will make him to see how worthy the Lord is of all the seruice of all creatures.
The knowledge of God will make him to see how worthy the Lord is of all the service of all creatures.
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The knowledge of God will make his heart to become in loue with God, and no man will dissemble with him whom he loueth:
The knowledge of God will make his heart to become in love with God, and no man will dissemble with him whom he loves:
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wherefore labour to get, and to grow in this knowledge, by a frequent pondering and musing vpon the nature of God,
Wherefore labour to get, and to grow in this knowledge, by a frequent pondering and musing upon the nature of God,
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and beholding in his Temple the beauty of his Maiesty, as Dauid speaketh.
and beholding in his Temple the beauty of his Majesty, as David speaks.
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Tell thy selfe often of his infinitenesse and eternity, and that all things are from him,
Tell thy self often of his infiniteness and eternity, and that all things Are from him,
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and by him, and for him, and hee alone is from and of himselfe.
and by him, and for him, and he alone is from and of himself.
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Say vnto thy soule, hee is the owner of all things, and the ruler of all things.
Say unto thy soul, he is the owner of all things, and the ruler of all things.
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All the good properties of all creatures be but drops of his sea, and sparkes of his flame,
All the good properties of all creatures be but drops of his sea, and sparks of his flame,
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and there is infinitely more of all good things in him alone, then in all them;
and there is infinitely more of all good things in him alone, then in all them;
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and whatsoeuer is in them, it is more his then theirs, and theirs no longer, nor further, then as he will impart:
and whatsoever is in them, it is more his then theirs, and theirs no longer, nor further, then as he will impart:
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with him is wisedome, with him is power, greatnesse, and riches, and Maiesty, and dominion are his.
with him is Wisdom, with him is power, greatness, and riches, and Majesty, and dominion Are his.
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Hee is infinitely iust, and righteous, hating sinne with ten thousand times more vehement hatred then wee can thinke hee doth,
He is infinitely just, and righteous, hating sin with ten thousand times more vehement hatred then we can think he does,
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and punisheth it with ten thousand times more seuerity then wee can thinke he will.
and Punisheth it with ten thousand times more severity then we can think he will.
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He is thorowly and thorowly acquainted with all that is in man, & needeth not to receiue information from any other.
He is thoroughly and thoroughly acquainted with all that is in man, & needs not to receive information from any other.
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His eyes in euery place behold the euill and the good, and he is most fearefull and terrible to the sinner,
His eyes in every place behold the evil and the good, and he is most fearful and terrible to the sinner,
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and euen farre more burning then any consuming fire. Put thy selfe therefore in mind frequently, of his all-searching eye, all-hearing eare, almighty hand, and euery-where-present presence.
and even Far more burning then any consuming fire. Put thy self Therefore in mind frequently, of his All-searching eye, All-hearing ear, almighty hand, and euery-where-present presence.
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Say with Dauid, Lord, whither shall I goe out of thy presence? And thou compassest my path, and my lying downe,
Say with David, Lord, whither shall I go out of thy presence? And thou compassest my path, and my lying down,
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and art acquainted with all my wayes. and art acquainted with all my ways.
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He that will thus set his mind on worke, often to muze of Gods excellencies, shall finde the candle of the knowledge of God to bee lighted vp within his soule.
He that will thus Set his mind on work, often to muze of God's excellencies, shall find the candle of the knowledge of God to be lighted up within his soul.
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And as a theefe endureth not the light, and therefore if a candle be tinded, he flies:
And as a thief Endureth not the Light, and Therefore if a candle be tinded, he flies:
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so this slie theefe of hypocrisie will bee gone, if we set vp and renew this burning lampe of knowledge within vs. Wherefore gather together such worthy texts of Scripture,
so this sly thief of hypocrisy will be gone, if we Set up and renew this burning lamp of knowledge within us Wherefore gather together such worthy texts of Scripture,
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as tend to set foorth God vnto vs, and bestow much time in pondering of them,
as tend to Set forth God unto us, and bestow much time in pondering of them,
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and telling thine heart how true they bee, and most inconceiueably great and good hee is that hath in them discouered but his backe parts vnto thee;
and telling thine heart how true they be, and most inconceiueably great and good he is that hath in them discovered but his back parts unto thee;
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and thou shalt soone finde, that the beames of this Sunne will dispell the fogs of guile within thee.
and thou shalt soon find, that the beams of this Sun will dispel the fogs of guile within thee.
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Last of all, thou must be constant in examining thy selfe by the Law of God, Last of all, thou must be constant in examining thy self by the Law of God,
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and in discussing thine owne life, calling thy selfe to account often, at least euery day,
and in discussing thine own life, calling thy self to account often, At least every day,
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for the thoughts, words, and deeds of the day;
for the thoughts, words, and Deeds of the day;
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renewing the sorrowfull confessions of thy soule for what thou findest to bee amisse, and thine hearty purposes of amendment.
renewing the sorrowful confessions of thy soul for what thou Findest to be amiss, and thine hearty Purposes of amendment.
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Hypocrisie cannot preuaile, but where a man doth suffer himselfe to passe on carelesly & heedlesly thorow the world, not regarding much how matters goe with his soule,
Hypocrisy cannot prevail, but where a man does suffer himself to pass on carelessly & heedlessly thorough the world, not regarding much how matters go with his soul,
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nor caring to set himselfe in Gods presence, and consider how he hath behaued himselfe towards God.
nor caring to Set himself in God's presence, and Consider how he hath behaved himself towards God.
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He that lets his reckonings runne on a long time without setting them in order, or considering how they stand, is many times a very banquerupt, and knowes it not;
He that lets his reckonings run on a long time without setting them in order, or considering how they stand, is many times a very banquerupt, and knows it not;
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but hee that doth often make his accounts euen, doth likely keep before-hand.
but he that does often make his accounts even, does likely keep beforehand.
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We must daily cast vp our accounts with God, we must daily reckon with him and our selues for our debts and arrerages.
We must daily cast up our accounts with God, we must daily reckon with him and our selves for our debts and arrearages.
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But especially a man must haue a speciall eye vnto that most beloued sinne of his, which he takes most delight in, is most prone vnto,
But especially a man must have a special eye unto that most Beloved sin of his, which he Takes most delight in, is most prove unto,
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and is lothest to see and leaue, and most watchfully marke and obserue each stirring,
and is loathest to see and leave, and most watchfully mark and observe each stirring,
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and turning, and mouing of it within his soule, be it what it will bee, worldlinesse, passion, reuenge, vaine-glory, lust, voluptuousnesse, carking, or the like.
and turning, and moving of it within his soul, be it what it will be, worldliness, passion, revenge, vainglory, lust, voluptuousness, carking, or the like.
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Likely hypocrisie, that is it selfe a close corruption, and loues not to bee seene, hath some lieutenant,
Likely hypocrisy, that is it self a close corruption, and loves not to be seen, hath Some lieutenant,
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as it were, some master-sin, that keepes its place openly, and holds vp its dominion. See this, oppose this, subdue this, and the raigne of guile is ouerthrowne.
as it were, Some Master sin, that keeps its place openly, and holds up its dominion. See this, oppose this, subdue this, and the Reign of guile is overthrown.
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This ferreting out of all sinne by the Law, and chiefly of the master-sinne;
This ferreting out of all sin by the Law, and chiefly of the master-sinne;
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this frequent appearing before God to try our daily conuersation in his presence, will cause that a man shall not bee vnder the dominion of guile.
this frequent appearing before God to try our daily Conversation in his presence, will cause that a man shall not be under the dominion of guile.
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He shal discouer so much hypocrisie, and so much hurt comming to him by hypocrisie,
He shall discover so much hypocrisy, and so much hurt coming to him by hypocrisy,
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and so much good by the purging out of hypocrisie, that by confessing and opposing it, hee shall gaine certaine freedome from the tyranny and vsurpation thereof.
and so much good by the purging out of hypocrisy, that by confessing and opposing it, he shall gain certain freedom from the tyranny and usurpation thereof.
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Lo, brethren, so many of you as haue hitherto beene seruants to guile, I haue reuealed vnto you the meanes of recouering your liberty.
Lo, brothers, so many of you as have hitherto been Servants to guile, I have revealed unto you the means of recovering your liberty.
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Doe these things, and though you haue been to this time arrant hypocrites, you shall be changed and become vpright.
Do these things, and though you have been to this time arrant Hypocrites, you shall be changed and become upright.
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Onely doe these things now for the present, from this time forward, without deferring or delaying, without putting off the Lord vntill another time:
Only do these things now for the present, from this time forward, without deferring or delaying, without putting off the Lord until Another time:
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for the plaister will come too late when the sore is past cure: After a man is dead, make him a cawdle, saith the Prouerbe. This is madnesse indeed;
for the plaster will come too late when the soar is past cure: After a man is dead, make him a cawdle, Says the Proverb. This is madness indeed;
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when God hath so long borne with thy dissimulation, as that now hee resolues to beare with thee no longer,
when God hath so long born with thy dissimulation, as that now he resolves to bear with thee no longer,
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nor euer to pardon thee, and therefore turnes thy conscience loose vpon thee to pursue thee,
nor ever to pardon thee, and Therefore turns thy conscience lose upon thee to pursue thee,
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as he did on Iudas, then shalt thou bee vnable to doe these things, and then shalt thou finde it past time a day to thinke of reforming thy guile,
as he did on Iudas, then shalt thou be unable to do these things, and then shalt thou find it passed time a day to think of reforming thy guile,
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when God is now in cutting thee off for it: for the night will come when no man can work, as Christ telleth.
when God is now in cutting thee off for it: for the night will come when no man can work, as christ Telleth.
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Wherfore now at the pure reproofes of Gods Word, and at the gentle and louing motions of his Spirit, addresse thy selfe to this,
Wherefore now At the pure reproofs of God's Word, and At the gentle and loving motions of his Spirit, address thy self to this,
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though painfull, yet happy and needfull labour of reforming thy guile; and I protest vnto thee in the name of the Lord, that thou shalt preuaile.
though painful, yet happy and needful labour of reforming thy guile; and I protest unto thee in the name of the Lord, that thou shalt prevail.
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See thine hypocrisie, grieue for it before God, considering the certaine and insufferable danger of it,
See thine hypocrisy, grieve for it before God, considering the certain and insufferable danger of it,
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and the assurance of escaping it by this meanes, and euen falling out with thy selfe,
and the assurance of escaping it by this means, and even falling out with thy self,
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because thou canst not grieue more for it, and withall, pray earnestly vnto the Lord for his Spirit:
Because thou Canst not grieve more for it, and withal, pray earnestly unto the Lord for his Spirit:
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meditate much of his excellencies and presence, and vse to marke and examine thy life daily, chiefly in respect of thy most deare sinne which thou findest thy selfe lothest to see,
meditate much of his excellencies and presence, and use to mark and examine thy life daily, chiefly in respect of thy most deer sin which thou Findest thy self loathest to see,
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and leaue, and then heare thou the Word of the Lord vnto thee, Thy sinne shall be pardoned, thy guile shall be remoued,
and leave, and then hear thou the Word of the Lord unto thee, Thy sin shall be pardoned, thy guile shall be removed,
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and thou shalt (from this time forward) become a liuing and a fruitfull branch.
and thou shalt (from this time forward) become a living and a fruitful branch.
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O how happy shall this change be? how comfortable this alteration? and how shalt thou blesse the time, the day, the meanes, the cause that so changed thee? And now I pray you, brethren, giue mee leaue yet a little further to presse this exhortation vpon your consciences.
O how happy shall this change be? how comfortable this alteration? and how shalt thou bless the time, the day, the means, the cause that so changed thee? And now I pray you, brothers, give me leave yet a little further to press this exhortation upon your Consciences.
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Answere each of you within himselfe, and say, What is thy resolution, and what intendest thou to doe? Wilt thou passe ouer this exhortation,
Answer each of you within himself, and say, What is thy resolution, and what intendest thou to do? Wilt thou pass over this exhortation,
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as carelesly as thou hast already done many others? and goe as fruitlesly from this Sermon, as from others heretofore;
as carelessly as thou hast already done many Others? and go as fruitlessly from this Sermon, as from Others heretofore;
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neuer regarding to amend the sin which the Word of God discouereth vnto thee to bee so mischieuous? wilt thou, I say,
never regarding to amend the since which the Word of God Discovereth unto thee to be so mischievous? wilt thou, I say,
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euen neglect and set light by this admonition, and euen forget it so soone as thy backe is turned on the Church,
even neglect and Set Light by this admonition, and even forget it so soon as thy back is turned on the Church,
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and neuer take care of following it? or wilt thou heed it, obserue it, follow it,
and never take care of following it? or wilt thou heed it, observe it, follow it,
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and now begin to make thy selfe a true Christian, by purging out the formerly preuailing guile of thy soule? Come to a resolution,
and now begin to make thy self a true Christian, by purging out the formerly prevailing guile of thy soul? Come to a resolution,
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before thou goest hence, what thou wilt doe, whether obey the Word of God, or disobey it, practise it,
before thou goest hence, what thou wilt do, whither obey the Word of God, or disobey it, practise it,
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or let it slide, without endeuour to practise.
or let it slide, without endeavour to practise.
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Me thinkes it should not be possible that any amongst you should haue an heart so desperately hardened as not to obserue an exhortation so neerly concerning him,
Me thinks it should not be possible that any among you should have an heart so desperately hardened as not to observe an exhortation so nearly Concerning him,
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and so much and earnestly beaten vpon him.
and so much and earnestly beaten upon him.
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Me thinkes it cannot be that any marking it, should possibly settle himselfe in a wilfull obstinacy of going on as he hath begun,
Me thinks it cannot be that any marking it, should possibly settle himself in a wilful obstinacy of going on as he hath begun,
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and not mending so damnable a sinne.
and not mending so damnable a sin.
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All the way that Satan hath to make you lose the fruit of this exhortation, is to nuzzle you in a good conceit, that sure you bee not Hypocrites, but already true-hearted:
All the Way that Satan hath to make you loose the fruit of this exhortation, is to nuzzle you in a good conceit, that sure you be not Hypocrites, but already truehearted:
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and therefore the exhortation, though needfull, yet is to you impertinent.
and Therefore the exhortation, though needful, yet is to you impertinent.
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But thou must vnderstand, that though thou beest not a ranke Hypocrite, yet the things deliuered concerne thee,
But thou must understand, that though thou Best not a rank Hypocrite, yet the things Delivered concern thee,
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and are needfull for thee also, as well as for him that is.
and Are needful for thee also, as well as for him that is.
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For there is none of all Gods Saints so perfectly renewed, but that a great deale of the leauen of hypocrisie may be found in him,
For there is none of all God's Saints so perfectly renewed, but that a great deal of the leaven of hypocrisy may be found in him,
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though not so much as by quite ouercomming him, should giue him the name of an Hypocrite,
though not so much as by quite overcoming him, should give him the name of an Hypocrite,
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yet so much as by often breaking foorth in him, may iustly cause him to take heed and beware of hypocrisie, as our Sauiour Christ biddeth.
yet so much as by often breaking forth in him, may justly cause him to take heed and beware of hypocrisy, as our Saviour christ bids.
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Now the same things that are auailable to beate downe any vice from bearing rule in the heart, the same things are also needfull for the further and further weakening of it, that it may bee lesse and lesse noysome to the heart.
Now the same things that Are available to beat down any vice from bearing Rule in the heart, the same things Are also needful for the further and further weakening of it, that it may be less and less noisome to the heart.
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Wherefore howsoeuer the case goe with thee, thou hast a portion in this worke;
Wherefore howsoever the case go with thee, thou hast a portion in this work;
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if thou knowest thy selfe to haue been but an Hypocrite, most of all doth it appertaine to thee to practise it, that thou maist no longer stand in hazard of being cast into hell euery houre.
if thou Knowest thy self to have been but an Hypocrite, most of all does it appertain to thee to practise it, that thou Mayest no longer stand in hazard of being cast into hell every hour.
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If thou canst not tell whether thou beest an Hypocrite, it beseemeth thee to put it in practice, that thou maist in such a degree subdue hypocrisie,
If thou Canst not tell whither thou Best an Hypocrite, it beseems thee to put it in practice, that thou Mayest in such a degree subdue hypocrisy,
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as to bee able to know and say, that thou art none Hypocrite.
as to be able to know and say, that thou art none Hypocrite.
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If thou beest already so sincere, that thou canst truly and assuredly affirme thy selfe to be no dissembler,
If thou Best already so sincere, that thou Canst truly and assuredly affirm thy self to be no dissembler,
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yet thou also must doe the things perswaded, that by more preuailing against guile, thou maist haue more comfort:
yet thou also must do the things persuaded, that by more prevailing against guile, thou Mayest have more Comfort:
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and lest, if thou doe not thus continue to mortifie this corruption, it get head against thee againe,
and lest, if thou do not thus continue to mortify this corruption, it get head against thee again,
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so farre, as almost to lay its yoke vpon thee the second time:
so Far, as almost to lay its yoke upon thee the second time:
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for a man that is now so true and vpright, as that he is well assured the power of guile is broken within him, shall yet (if hee fore-slacke the performing of the things I haue formerly prescribed) by little and little haue guile so apt to grow in him, (as weeds in a garden) that hee shall bee little lesse then quite ouer-run with it in a short space.
for a man that is now so true and upright, as that he is well assured the power of guile is broken within him, shall yet (if he foreslack the performing of the things I have formerly prescribed) by little and little have guile so apt to grow in him, (as weeds in a garden) that he shall be little less then quite overrun with it in a short Molle.
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Wherefore though the things be somewhat tedious to flesh and blood, and though corruption hath no mind to set about them, (for when did any man, whose body was wounded, come otherwise then vnwillingly to be searched, tented, plaistered? and who euer tooke a potion,
Wherefore though the things be somewhat tedious to Flesh and blood, and though corruption hath no mind to Set about them, (for when did any man, whose body was wounded, come otherwise then unwillingly to be searched, tented, plastered? and who ever took a potion,
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but with some rising against it of his stomacke?) yet inforce thy selfe,
but with Some rising against it of his stomach?) yet enforce thy self,
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& vrge the necessity of doing vpon thine owne soule so much, till thou haue made thine heart resolute to doe them;
& urge the necessity of doing upon thine own soul so much, till thou have made thine heart resolute to do them;
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and so mayest not alone cease to bee an Hypocrite, but daily more and more cast out this sowre leauen,
and so Mayest not alone cease to be an Hypocrite, but daily more and more cast out this sour leaven,
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and keepe the feast of an holy conuersation in the vnleauened bread of sincerity and truth.
and keep the feast of an holy Conversation in the unleavened bred of sincerity and truth.
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Brethren, be not deafe to the voyce of the liuing God, frustrate not his ordinances, disappoynt not your selues of the good his Word would doe you by neglecting its directions;
Brothers, be not deaf to the voice of the living God, frustrate not his ordinances, disappoint not your selves of the good his Word would do you by neglecting its directions;
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but now consider what course hath been prescribed vnto you for the healing of hypocrisie, and put it in practice, and bee healed.
but now Consider what course hath been prescribed unto you for the healing of hypocrisy, and put it in practice, and be healed.
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And, O Lord of heauen, thou that knowest who they be that haue but dissembled hitherto, vouchsafe so to worke with thy Word now, that they may bee made to see, bewaile,
And, Oh Lord of heaven, thou that Knowest who they be that have but dissembled hitherto, vouchsafe so to work with thy Word now, that they may be made to see, bewail,
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and resist their guile henceforward, that so thou maist winne glory to thy selfe in making them fruitfull, rather then in cutting them off.
and resist their guile henceforward, that so thou Mayest win glory to thy self in making them fruitful, rather then in cutting them off.
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And so much for the first part of Gods Husbandry, his iust seuerity against Hypocrites.
And so much for the First part of God's Husbandry, his just severity against Hypocrites.
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CHAP. VI. Containing the second Doctrine, viz. that the best branches haue need of pruning. LEt vs now goe forward to consider his Fatherly goodnes towards the vpright.CHAP. VI. Containing the second Doctrine, viz. that the best branches have need of pruning. LEt us now go forward to Consider his Fatherly Goodness towards the upright.
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Euery branch that bringeth forth fruit, he purgeth or pruneth, that it may bring forth more fruit. Every branch that brings forth fruit, he Purgeth or pruneth, that it may bring forth more fruit.
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It should seeme then that they haue need of purging, and therefore haue some things amisse about them.
It should seem then that they have need of purging, and Therefore have Some things amiss about them.
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For it were an idle labour, and a matter deseruing reproofe and reproch in a gardener to be paring a branch that hath nothing about it, which would doe more hurt then good:
For it were an idle labour, and a matter deserving reproof and reproach in a gardener to be paring a branch that hath nothing about it, which would do more hurt then good:
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and surely the Lord of heauen need not to remoue any thing from his branches, if he did not meet with some things euill & superfluous vpon them.
and surely the Lord of heaven need not to remove any thing from his branches, if he did not meet with Some things evil & superfluous upon them.
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Know you then, that the most fruitfull branch that growes vpon this Vine, hath something in it that will require the vse of a pruning knife, that is to say, the truest hearted Christian that euer was in this world hath had his faults,
Know you then, that the most fruitful branch that grows upon this Vine, hath something in it that will require the use of a pruning knife, that is to say, the Truest hearted Christian that ever was in this world hath had his Faults,
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and whiles he liueth in this house of clay, shall haue them.
and while he lives in this house of clay, shall have them.
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Euen those boughes that are hanged with large clusters of ripe and pleasant Grapes, haue yet some superfluous leaues, some out-growing sprigs, some dry and rotten twists, that were better away then there,
Eve those boughs that Are hanged with large clusters of ripe and pleasant Grapes, have yet Some superfluous leaves, Some outgrowing sprigs, Some dry and rotten twists, that were better away then there,
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and that cause the Grapes to beneither so many, nor faire, nor sweet as else they would be.
and that cause the Grapes to beneither so many, nor fair, nor sweet as Else they would be.
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Doth not Saint Iames tell vs, that In many things we offend all? Lo the expresse plainnesse of this text:
Does not Saint James tell us, that In many things we offend all? Lo the express plainness of this text:
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for there is great force in the words many, and we, and all; for who shall exempt himselfe from that confession, wherin Saint Iames himselfe found cause to beare a part, and that so,
for there is great force in the words many, and we, and all; for who shall exempt himself from that Confessi, wherein Saint James himself found cause to bear a part, and that so,
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as he includeth in it with himselfe, all the number of the Saints of God then liuing? and who shall come after and say, that himselfe,
as he includeth in it with himself, all the number of the Saints of God then living? and who shall come After and say, that himself,
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or such and such in his time, offend in nothing, or in few things, when, of all the Saints in the Apostles time, it is confessed by the holy Apostle,
or such and such in his time, offend in nothing, or in few things, when, of all the Saints in the Apostles time, it is confessed by the holy Apostle,
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and the holy Spirit that guided him, not alone that they formerly haue offended, but also that they presently did offend in many things.
and the holy Spirit that guided him, not alone that they formerly have offended, but also that they presently did offend in many things.
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Salomon also is plaine, and saith, that there is no man which liueth, and sinneth not. Solomon also is plain, and Says, that there is no man which lives, and Sinneth not.
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If in the old Testament there were none which liued sinlesse; and vnder the new Testament they did all acknowledge themselues offenders in many things:
If in the old Testament there were none which lived sinless; and under the new Testament they did all acknowledge themselves offenders in many things:
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I hope then it is plaine enough, what hath been, and in all ages will be the state of good Christians,
I hope then it is plain enough, what hath been, and in all ages will be the state of good Christians,
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and true-hearted, euen that they shall bee troubled with sinnes, and with many sinnes.
and truehearted, even that they shall be troubled with Sins, and with many Sins.
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Dauid saith also, by way of confession to God, Lord, who can know his errours? not alone confessing of himselfe, David Says also, by Way of Confessi to God, Lord, who can know his errors? not alone confessing of himself,
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but of all, that they haue not alone some errours, but many more then they can possibly come to the vnderstanding of, in this life.
but of all, that they have not alone Some errors, but many more then they can possibly come to the understanding of, in this life.
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Paul also tels vs, that when he would doe good, euill was present with him.Paul also tells us, that when he would do good, evil was present with him.
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And who can boast of freedome from this cumbersome presence of euill, if the Apostle himselfe could not? Some would elude the euidence of this text, (but to no purpose) for the matter wee are in hand to proue,
And who can boast of freedom from this cumbersome presence of evil, if the Apostle himself could not? some would elude the evidence of this text, (but to no purpose) for the matter we Are in hand to prove,
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because, if this place should faile vs, yet the other places alleaged, and to be alleaged, doe by their plainnesse refuse to bee eluded;
Because, if this place should fail us, yet the other places alleged, and to be alleged, do by their plainness refuse to be eluded;
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but this text they would elude, by saying that the Apostle doth not here speake of himselfe,
but this text they would elude, by saying that the Apostle does not Here speak of himself,
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as he was after his regeneration, but as he was before regeneration;
as he was After his regeneration, but as he was before regeneration;
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so describing a meere naturall man, brought as farre as the Law without grace could bring him.
so describing a mere natural man, brought as Far as the Law without grace could bring him.
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But this fancy the Apostle himselfe doth plainly enough cut off, saying in the conclusion of his discourse, So then, I my selfe in my minde doe serue the Law of God,
But this fancy the Apostle himself does plainly enough Cut off, saying in the conclusion of his discourse, So then, I my self in my mind doe serve the Law of God,
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but in my flesh the law of sinne. but in my Flesh the law of sin.
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This I my selfe, ioyned with the present tense, can denote none other but Paul himselfe,
This I my self, joined with the present tense, can denote none other but Paul himself,
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as hee then was, when he wrote these words, and according to the condition in which hee then remained.
as he then was, when he wrote these words, and according to the condition in which he then remained.
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And doth he not to his complaint, O miserable man, subioyne his triumph of Thanks be vnto God, through Iesus Christ? Can the meere naturall man come to such a sight of his miserable seruitude to sinne,
And does he not to his complaint, Oh miserable man, subjoin his triumph of Thanks be unto God, through Iesus christ? Can the mere natural man come to such a sighed of his miserable servitude to sin,
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as withall to giue thankes vnto God, in Christ, for his deliuerance? It is manifest then, that the Apostle affirmeth thus much of himselfe,
as withal to give thanks unto God, in christ, for his deliverance? It is manifest then, that the Apostle Affirmeth thus much of himself,
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as he then was after his beleeuing in Christ, and many yeeres spent in his Apostleship.
as he then was After his believing in christ, and many Years spent in his Apostleship.
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And if it were thus with Paul at that time, shall any man in all the world expect to finde it otherwise? Saint Iohn also writeth most plainly, saying, If we say we haue no sinne, we deceiue our selues,
And if it were thus with Paul At that time, shall any man in all the world expect to find it otherwise? Saint John also Writeth most plainly, saying, If we say we have no sin, we deceive our selves,
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and the truth is not in vs. The poynt then is fully proued, needing indeed none other confirmation, then the continuall experience of all Gods Saints agreeable to the Word of God.and the truth is not in us The point then is Fully proved, needing indeed none other confirmation, then the continual experience of all God's Saints agreeable to the Word of God.
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But for your better satisfaction in the matter, wee will shew you, both the cause why it is so,
But for your better satisfaction in the matter, we will show you, both the cause why it is so,
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and the reason why it standeth better with the wisedome of God to appoynt it so to be, rather then otherwise.
and the reason why it Stands better with the Wisdom of God to appoint it so to be, rather then otherwise.
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For without all doubt, the Lord could giue vs perfection of sanctification in this life, if so it seemed good vnto his wisedome.
For without all doubt, the Lord could give us perfection of sanctification in this life, if so it seemed good unto his Wisdom.
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And the cause of it is, our not being fully and perfectly vnited vnto Christ Iesus our Head, from whom all graces are deriued, as water from the fountaine.
And the cause of it is, our not being Fully and perfectly united unto christ Iesus our Head, from whom all graces Are derived, as water from the fountain.
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If we were conioyned to Christ in the highest degree of vnion, wee should also be voyd of sinne.
If we were conjoined to christ in the highest degree of Union, we should also be void of sin.
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For as in our vniting vnto the first Adam, wee did so wholly receiue his corrupt image, that there remained no good thing in vs:
For as in our uniting unto the First Adam, we did so wholly receive his corrupt image, that there remained no good thing in us:
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so in our vniting to the second Adam, we should so wholly be filled with his holy Image,
so in our uniting to the second Adam, we should so wholly be filled with his holy Image,
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as to haue none euill abiding in vs. But whilest we remaine in this world, wee haue not a full possession of him, wee are not so neerly vnited vnto him.
as to have none evil abiding in us But whilst we remain in this world, we have not a full possession of him, we Are not so nearly united unto him.
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Wee are like a maid contracted, espoused, made sure to a man, which hath an infallible right into him,
we Are like a maid contracted, espoused, made sure to a man, which hath an infallible right into him,
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and hath receiued diuers tokens, euen rich tokens of loue, to assure her of the marriage in due time,
and hath received diverse tokens, even rich tokens of love, to assure her of the marriage in due time,
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but is not yet married vnto him, nor is put into the possession of his person and estate wholly and fully,
but is not yet married unto him, nor is put into the possession of his person and estate wholly and Fully,
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as at the consummatiō of matrimony. And this also ariseth hence, that hee is a glorious, incorruptible, immortall and spirituall Man;
as At the consummation of matrimony. And this also arises hence, that he is a glorious, incorruptible, immortal and spiritual Man;
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we are mortall, corruptible, meane, and naturall men, and so weak, feeble and imperfect a thing,
we Are Mortal, corruptible, mean, and natural men, and so weak, feeble and imperfect a thing,
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as a mortall vnnaturall man, though it may in some degree be ioyned vnto so glorious a nature and person as that of Christs, (namely, in respect of a certaine right and interest into him,
as a Mortal unnatural man, though it may in Some degree be joined unto so glorious a nature and person as that of Christ, (namely, in respect of a certain right and Interest into him,
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and of the receiuing of some first-fruits and benefits from him) yet cannot be admitted into a full,
and of the receiving of Some Firstfruits and benefits from him) yet cannot be admitted into a full,
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and whole, & perfect coniunction with him, namely, so far, as to see him as it is seene,
and Whole, & perfect conjunction with him, namely, so Far, as to see him as it is seen,
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and know him as it is known, and to be all in all with him.
and know him as it is known, and to be all in all with him.
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Now so exceeding deeply doth the staine of sinne cleaue vnto vs, which we haue receiued from our first parent Adam, that an vnion of lesse closenesse then this,
Now so exceeding deeply does the stain of sin cleave unto us, which we have received from our First parent Adam, that an Union of less closeness then this,
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euen of wholly possessing Christ, and being wholly possessed by Christ, will not serue the turne wholly and altogether to expell the corruptions of our hearts.
even of wholly possessing christ, and being wholly possessed by christ, will not serve the turn wholly and altogether to expel the corruptions of our hearts.
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You see now whence it comes, that in this life we remaine obnoxious to diuers imperfections.
You see now whence it comes, that in this life we remain obnoxious to diverse imperfections.
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Next, let vs consider why the Lord of heauen will haue it to be so, rather thē otherwise.
Next, let us Consider why the Lord of heaven will have it to be so, rather them otherwise.
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In truth it should be an intolerable presumption and sawcinesse in vs, to demand a reason of Gods actions,
In truth it should be an intolerable presumption and sauciness in us, to demand a reason of God's actions,
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if himselfe did not vouchsafe to stoope so low, as to render vs a reason thereof himselfe.
if himself did not vouchsafe to stoop so low, as to render us a reason thereof himself.
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But in this matter the Scripture saith plainly, that God hath shut all vnder sinne, that hee might haue mercy vpon all.
But in this matter the Scripture Says plainly, that God hath shut all under sin, that he might have mercy upon all.
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Doubtlesse this is principally to be vnderstood of giuing ouer man to bee sinfull in his first corruption, shewing the reason why God did permit and appoynt it so to be:
Doubtless this is principally to be understood of giving over man to be sinful in his First corruption, showing the reason why God did permit and appoint it so to be:
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but withall, it may very fitly serue to informe vs in the present matter, shewing why the Lord doth please to leaue euen his owne seruants,
but withal, it may very fitly serve to inform us in the present matter, showing why the Lord does please to leave even his own Servants,
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after their ingraffing into Christ, vnto the sinfulnesse of their nature, so farre, that they shall not be wholly free from it;
After their Engrafting into christ, unto the sinfulness of their nature, so Far, that they shall not be wholly free from it;
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namely, that it might most manifestly appeare that they be saued of grace, and not of merit,
namely, that it might most manifestly appear that they be saved of grace, and not of merit,
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and that he may fully and vnquestionably inioy the praise of hauing giuen it them of free will and bounty, not paid it them as a thing earned by the worthinesse of their workes,
and that he may Fully and unquestionably enjoy the praise of having given it them of free will and bounty, not paid it them as a thing earned by the worthiness of their works,
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although in another respect, the Lord pleaseth to call it a wages, viz. (not in regard that it is giuen for the dignity of the workes,
although in Another respect, the Lord Pleases to call it a wages, viz. (not in regard that it is given for the dignity of the works,
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but) because of the certainty of such an ouer-abundant requitall.
but) Because of the certainty of such an overabundant requital.
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For as an honest man will surely pay his labourer his hire (according to the Law,) so the Lord will surely giue eternall life vnto his seruants, that by continuance in well doing doe labour for the same.
For as an honest man will surely pay his labourer his hire (according to the Law,) so the Lord will surely give Eternal life unto his Servants, that by Continuance in well doing doe labour for the same.
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Now seeing the Lord did principally aime at his owne glory, in giuing saluation vnto men;
Now seeing the Lord did principally aim At his own glory, in giving salvation unto men;
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it is most agreeable to reason, that he should in such sort bring them vnto saluation,
it is most agreeable to reason, that he should in such sort bring them unto salvation,
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as may most manifest the riches of his mercy, the glory whereof he doth most affect and seeke in that worke:
as may most manifest the riches of his mercy, the glory whereof he does most affect and seek in that work:
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and it is a more cleere demonstration of mercy, to giue them saluation, through the iustification which is by faith in Christ, notwithstanding that themselues remaine very weake, feeble, imperfect, sinfull,
and it is a more clear demonstration of mercy, to give them salvation, through the justification which is by faith in christ, notwithstanding that themselves remain very weak, feeble, imperfect, sinful,
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and vnable to performe exact obedience to his Law, then if he should at the first moment of their regeneration, free them wholly from all weaknesse,
and unable to perform exact Obedience to his Law, then if he should At the First moment of their regeneration, free them wholly from all weakness,
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and after a life spent in all fulnesse of obedience, and in perfect freedome from sinne, crowne them in the end with eternall glory:
and After a life spent in all fullness of Obedience, and in perfect freedom from sin, crown them in the end with Eternal glory:
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for such vnspotted holinesse of life might carry a shew of claiming life for the dignity thereof,
for such unspotted holiness of life might carry a show of claiming life for the dignity thereof,
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but the guiltinesse of manifold weaknesses doth stop the mouth of euery man before the Lord,
but the guiltiness of manifold Weaknesses does stop the Mouth of every man before the Lord,
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and forceth all that haue any wit in their heads, and feeling in their hearts, to acknowledge that they are freely saued by his grace,
and forceth all that have any wit in their Heads, and feeling in their hearts, to acknowledge that they Are freely saved by his grace,
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and that of his owne will, not by the workes which they had done.
and that of his own will, not by the works which they had done.
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Secondly, the Lords will is, to make vs conformable to Christ our Head, and to goe to heauen the same way that he went before vs;
Secondly, the lords will is, to make us conformable to christ our Head, and to go to heaven the same Way that he went before us;
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namely, through manifold afflictions, that so out of the sence and feeling of the burthen of sinne,
namely, through manifold afflictions, that so out of the sense and feeling of the burden of sin,
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and out of our long and troublesome wrestling with it, we might be become more heartily and abundantly thankfull vnto him for our deliuerance.
and out of our long and troublesome wrestling with it, we might be become more heartily and abundantly thankful unto him for our deliverance.
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Therefore the Apostle tels vs that we must suffer with Christ, before we can raigne with him;
Therefore the Apostle tells us that we must suffer with christ, before we can Reign with him;
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and himselfe tels vs, that whosoeuer will be his Disciple, must take vp his crosse and follow him;
and himself tells us, that whosoever will be his Disciple, must take up his cross and follow him;
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for he will haue triall of the loue, fortitude, and patience of his souldiers, and see whether for his sake they will endure the conflict, afore he set the Crowne vpon their heads.
for he will have trial of the love, fortitude, and patience of his Soldiers, and see whither for his sake they will endure the conflict, afore he Set the Crown upon their Heads.
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Now if he should not leaue vs in a state subiect to some sinne, we could not be subiect to any affliction:
Now if he should not leave us in a state Subject to Some sin, we could not be Subject to any affliction:
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for where there is no fault imputed to be punished, nor none inherent to be purged, there it should bee vnrighteous with the Lord, to lay any punishment:
for where there is no fault imputed to be punished, nor none inherent to be purged, there it should be unrighteous with the Lord, to lay any punishment:
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for iustice will not suffer that the creature bee made subiect to correction, where hee is not subiect to blame.
for Justice will not suffer that the creature be made Subject to correction, where he is not Subject to blame.
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Hence the Lord of heauen, that would haue vs pledge our Sauiour in the bitter cup of sorrowes on earth,
Hence the Lord of heaven, that would have us pledge our Saviour in the bitter cup of sorrows on earth,
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before we feast with him, with the new wine of consolation in his Kingdome, hath left the reliques of our flesh in vs to exercise vs, that though sinne haue not dominion ouer vs,
before we feast with him, with the new wine of consolation in his Kingdom, hath left the Relics of our Flesh in us to exercise us, that though sin have not dominion over us,
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yet it hath a dwelling and working in vs, as the remnants of the Cananites kept vnder tribute.
yet it hath a Dwelling and working in us, as the remnants of the Canaanites kept under tribute.
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If any shall obiect within himselfe, How can it be, that creatures so full of sinne, should possibly be vnited vnto Christ? how can it agree with his holinesse, to take men and women defiled with corruption,
If any shall Object within himself, How can it be, that creatures so full of sin, should possibly be united unto christ? how can it agree with his holiness, to take men and women defiled with corruption,
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and make them so neere vnto himselfe, as flesh of his flesh, and bone of his bone? (for so we are made vnto him in this life.) The answere is ready, that the fruitfull branches, at the time of their ingraffing into Christ, are made partakers of the blessing spoken of by Dauid, in the Psalme, viz. Their transgression is remitted, their sinne is couered,
and make them so near unto himself, as Flesh of his Flesh, and bone of his bone? (for so we Are made unto him in this life.) The answer is ready, that the fruitful branches, At the time of their Engrafting into christ, Are made partakers of the blessing spoken of by David, in the Psalm, viz. Their Transgression is remitted, their sin is covered,
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and the Lord imputeth not iniquity vnto them.
and the Lord imputeth not iniquity unto them.
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Through the imputation of Christs perfect righteousnesse vnto them, and acceptation thereof for them, all their sinnes are made as if they were not,
Through the imputation of Christ perfect righteousness unto them, and acceptation thereof for them, all their Sins Are made as if they were not,
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and therefore cannot possibly hinder them from being in their measure vnited vnto Christ, and reconciled vnto God.
and Therefore cannot possibly hinder them from being in their measure united unto christ, and reconciled unto God.
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For all the sinnes of the penitent beleeuers, that euer they haue committed, or shall commit, are (in respect of God) fully and wholly forgiuen, and quite done away;
For all the Sins of the penitent believers, that ever they have committed, or shall commit, Are (in respect of God) Fully and wholly forgiven, and quite done away;
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God pronouncing them perfectly iust in his sight, and not imputing to them any iniquity at all:
God pronouncing them perfectly just in his sighed, and not imputing to them any iniquity At all:
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whence it must needs follow, as from the next and immediate ground thereof, that they shall neuer fall away from grace:
whence it must needs follow, as from the next and immediate ground thereof, that they shall never fallen away from grace:
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for God can neuer pronounce him vniust, whom hee hath once pronounced iust;
for God can never pronounce him unjust, whom he hath once pronounced just;
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nor neuer impute iniquity to him againe, to whom once hee imputed none iniquity, because this were a manifest change and alteration, whereof there is no shadow at all in God.
nor never impute iniquity to him again, to whom once he imputed none iniquity, Because this were a manifest change and alteration, whereof there is no shadow At all in God.
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And so you haue this poynt sufficiently cleered. We will shew you also what good vse you are to make of it.
And so you have this point sufficiently cleared. We will show you also what good use you Are to make of it.
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CHAP. VII. Containing the first vse of the poynt, for the refutation of two errours: viz. the merit of workes, and the conceit of perfection in this life.CHAP. VII. Containing the First use of the point, for the refutation of two errors: viz. the merit of works, and the conceit of perfection in this life.
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NOw this truth, in the first place, is strong enough to ouerthrow two grand errours at once.
NOw this truth, in the First place, is strong enough to overthrow two grand errors At once.
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The first is of the Papists, of the merit of works. The First is of the Papists, of the merit of works.
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No obedience can possibly merit in any kind of meriting, but that which is compleat, absolute, and perfect.
No Obedience can possibly merit in any kind of meriting, but that which is complete, absolute, and perfect.
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For the life promised by the Law, cannot bee chalenged by vertue of the Law,
For the life promised by the Law, cannot be challenged by virtue of the Law,
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vnlesse the condition, whereupon the Law doth promise it, bee wholly, and in euery part and particle fulfilled:
unless the condition, whereupon the Law does promise it, be wholly, and in every part and particle fulfilled:
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seeing if one man make a couenant with another of giuing him such a reward, vpon condition that he doe goe to such a place,
seeing if one man make a Covenant with Another of giving him such a reward, upon condition that he do go to such a place,
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and dispatch (for example) foure seuerall businesses:
and dispatch (for Exampl) foure several businesses:
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the man with whom this bargaine is made, cannot, by vertue of the bargaine, chalenge from the bargaine-maker, the reward specified,
the man with whom this bargain is made, cannot, by virtue of the bargain, challenge from the bargaine-maker, the reward specified,
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if he goe to the place and dispatch but halfe the businesses, or all, or any of them but by the halues:
if he go to the place and dispatch but half the businesses, or all, or any of them but by the halves:
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for a conditionall promise, in reason and equity, bindeth not the promise-maker, but vpon the perfect fulfilling of the worke for which the promise was made.
for a conditional promise, in reason and equity, binds not the promise-maker, but upon the perfect fulfilling of the work for which the promise was made.
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Now the Law, the couenant by which we must chalenge life, if wee will stand vpon any kind of merit, saith, Doe this,
Now the Law, the Covenant by which we must challenge life, if we will stand upon any kind of merit, Says, Do this,
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and liue, and that we may know its meaning to bee, do it fully, perfectly, exactly, without any failing;
and live, and that we may know its meaning to be, do it Fully, perfectly, exactly, without any failing;
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it explicates it selfe, saying, Cursed bee the man that confirmeth not all the words of this Law to doe them.
it explicates it self, saying, Cursed be the man that confirmeth not all the words of this Law to do them.
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Wherefore by vertue of the Law, vpon the worth and desert of the workes thereof, no man can lay claime to life,
Wherefore by virtue of the Law, upon the worth and desert of the works thereof, no man can lay claim to life,
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vnlesse hee can say, I haue done this, I haue confirmed the whole Law to doe it.
unless he can say, I have done this, I have confirmed the Whole Law to do it.
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Now whosoeuer hath sinnes and corruptions, and disorders in him, whosoeuer offendeth in many things, whosoeuer doth the euill he would not, cannot say that he establisheth the whole Law by doing it:
Now whosoever hath Sins and corruptions, and disorders in him, whosoever offends in many things, whosoever does the evil he would not, cannot say that he Establisheth the Whole Law by doing it:
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and our poynt hath made it plaine, that the best of all Gods Saints the Apostles, Paul, Iames, Iohn, Peter not excepted, (and I hope, none will be bold to thinke himselfe better then these pillars) must bee faine to confesse that they transgresse in many things,
and our point hath made it plain, that the best of all God's Saints the Apostles, Paul, James, John, Peter not excepted, (and I hope, none will be bold to think himself better then these pillars) must be feign to confess that they transgress in many things,
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and must not dare to say that they haue no sinne in this life;
and must not Dare to say that they have no sin in this life;
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wherefore it followes ineuitably, plainly, cleerly, incontrollably, to any reasonable mans vnderstanding, that they can in no sort lay claime to heauen, by any manner of worth, or deseruing of their workes.
Wherefore it follows inevitably, plainly, clearly, incontrollably, to any reasonable men understanding, that they can in no sort lay claim to heaven, by any manner of worth, or deserving of their works.
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And in very deed, the Papists themselues are faine to yeeld vs this cause in somwhat a close manner,
And in very deed, the Papists themselves Are feign to yield us this cause in somewhat a close manner,
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and with a faire couer of words, that they may not seeme to yeeld it.
and with a fair cover of words, that they may not seem to yield it.
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For they tell vs, that these workes of the Saints are dipt in the blood of Christ,
For they tell us, that these works of the Saints Are dipped in the blood of christ,
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and so being cleansed of all staine and blemish, what hinders but that they may merit? This is in a shew of difference to come vnto vs, and grant the poynt controuerted.
and so being cleansed of all stain and blemish, what hinders but that they may merit? This is in a show of difference to come unto us, and grant the point controverted.
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For now who sees not, that if there bee any worth in these workes, it doth not abide in themselues,
For now who sees not, that if there be any worth in these works, it does not abide in themselves,
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nor grow from themselues, but from gracious acceptation of them in that blood, by dipping wherein, the spots of them are done away.
nor grow from themselves, but from gracious acceptation of them in that blood, by dipping wherein, the spots of them Are done away.
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For there is (I thinke) none of vs which denyeth, but that God accepting our workes as perfect in Christ, doth reward vs for them, as if they were perfect;
For there is (I think) none of us which denyeth, but that God accepting our works as perfect in christ, does reward us for them, as if they were perfect;
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but seeing the reward becomes due in Christ, and not by the workes themselues, wee thinke it a foolish pride to maintaine the stately name of merit of workes,
but seeing the reward becomes due in christ, and not by the works themselves, we think it a foolish pride to maintain the stately name of merit of works,
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when wee are faine to beg the reward for anothers sake, and cannot chalenge it simply for the workes sake.
when we Are feign to beg the reward for another's sake, and cannot challenge it simply for the works sake.
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Thus this truth inforceth them, after much turning and winding, in effect to confesse it,
Thus this truth enforceth them, After much turning and winding, in Effect to confess it,
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though the truth is, they would not haue it seeme so, for feare of a sore losse that might follow thence vnto their Clergies kitchin and manger, I meane their liuing and pompe. But let them passe.
though the truth is, they would not have it seem so, for Fear of a soar loss that might follow thence unto their Clergies kitchen and manger, I mean their living and pomp. But let them pass.
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There is a second errour of heretickes, (so they may well be called) no lesse dangerous,
There is a second error of Heretics, (so they may well be called) no less dangerous,
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yea verily, I suppose much more dangerous then the former, of old condemned vnder the name of Puritans, from a conceited and imaginary purity,
yea verily, I suppose much more dangerous then the former, of old condemned under the name of Puritans, from a conceited and imaginary purity,
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or absolute freedome from all sinne, whereof they boasted, and now as the speech goes, reuiued in some parts of this Land. This is that the Saints of God in this life may attaine to such perfection,
or absolute freedom from all sin, whereof they boasted, and now as the speech Goes, revived in Some parts of this Land. This is that the Saints of God in this life may attain to such perfection,
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as not at all to commit any sinne, (with such gay fancies they please to seed themselues,
as not At all to commit any sin, (with such gay fancies they please to seed themselves,
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and their seduced followers) Now it is most certaine, that these men are the most abominable and dissembling hypocrites in all the world,
and their seduced followers) Now it is most certain, that these men Are the most abominable and dissembling Hypocrites in all the world,
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or else the most besotted and benummed spirits:
or Else the most besotted and benumbed spirits:
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for their owne whole carriage, and continuall experience doth confute them, euen to themselues, and yet they will not see themselues confuted.
for their own Whole carriage, and continual experience does confute them, even to themselves, and yet they will not see themselves confuted.
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If euer any of you meet with any foolish Hypocrite, offering to tel you a tale of such perfection, that he hopes to get,
If ever any of you meet with any foolish Hypocrite, offering to tell you a tale of such perfection, that he hope's to get,
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or that he hath gottē, or that may be gotten by any in this life, as neuer to sinne any more, neuer any more to need repentance:
or that he hath got, or that may be got by any in this life, as never to sin any more, never any more to need Repentance:
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doe no more but turne him to Saint Iohns Epistle, and tell him, that he that saith he hath no sinne, deceiueth himselfe,
do not more but turn him to Saint Iohns Epistle, and tell him, that he that Says he hath no sin, deceiveth himself,
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and the truth is not in him.
and the truth is not in him.
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Bid him consult with Salomon againe, who propoundeth the question as of a thing impossible, Who can say, his heart is pure? and tell him againe, that the same Salomon knew what he said,
Bid him consult with Solomon again, who propoundeth the question as of a thing impossible, Who can say, his heart is pure? and tell him again, that the same Solomon knew what he said,
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when he said, that there is a generation which is pure in their owne eyes, but are not cleansed from their filthinesse:
when he said, that there is a generation which is pure in their own eyes, but Are not cleansed from their filthiness:
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and tell him, that those branches in Christ which need no pruning, are sure (like a branch ouerladen with Grapes) through the conceit of their much fruitfulnesse, broken off from him:
and tell him, that those branches in christ which need no pruning, Are sure (like a branch overladen with Grapes) through the conceit of their much fruitfulness, broken off from him:
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for he saith, that euery one remaining in him, needeth, and receiueth pruning; which were not needfull, if he were faultlesse.
for he Says, that every one remaining in him, needs, and receiveth pruning; which were not needful, if he were faultless.
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And so leaue the fond, deceiued, and selfe-conceited Hypocrite vnto himselfe, and haue no more to doe with him.
And so leave the found, deceived, and selfe-conceited Hypocrite unto himself, and have no more to do with him.
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For either he speaketh altogether against his owne heart, or else his heart is nought worth:
For either he speaks altogether against his own heart, or Else his heart is nought worth:
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as Salomon saith of the wicked;
as Solomon Says of the wicked;
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yea, more hope is there of the saluation of the most desperate sinner aliue, then of such an one.
yea, more hope is there of the salvation of the most desperate sinner alive, then of such an one.
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For Christ alwayes 〈 ◊ 〉 the full, empty away, and pronounceth a 〈 ◊ 〉 vpon these spiritually rich persons.
For christ always 〈 ◊ 〉 the full, empty away, and pronounceth a 〈 ◊ 〉 upon these spiritually rich Persons.
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Seest thou a man wise in his owne eyes, saith Salomon? there is more hope of a foole, then of him.
See thou a man wise in his own eyes, Says Solomon? there is more hope of a fool, then of him.
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Surely he is wise in his owne eyes that thinketh he hath no sinne: wherefore we can haue little hope of him.
Surely he is wise in his own eyes that Thinketh he hath no sin: Wherefore we can have little hope of him.
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This errour is so contrary to all the feeling and sense of all Gods Saints, who are faine still to say with Dauid, Lord, who can know his errors? as that a man would maruel how any man, in whom there was euer any knowledge of the Word,
This error is so contrary to all the feeling and sense of all God's Saints, who Are feign still to say with David, Lord, who can know his errors? as that a man would marvel how any man, in whom there was ever any knowledge of the Word,
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and any shew and beginning of goodnesse, should bee so farre seduced and drawne away, as to entertaine such an opinion. But the cause is manifest:
and any show and beginning of Goodness, should be so Far seduced and drawn away, as to entertain such an opinion. But the cause is manifest:
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hypocrisie is alwayes accompanied with pride;
hypocrisy is always accompanied with pride;
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and the growth of hypocrisie breeds also a growth of pride, and pride swels out the eyes, that a man cannot see the cleerest truthes.
and the growth of hypocrisy breeds also a growth of pride, and pride Swells out the eyes, that a man cannot see the Clearest truths.
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And thus haue we briefly discouered vnto you these errours, to rectifie your iudgements.
And thus have we briefly discovered unto you these errors, to rectify your Judgments.
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For if the words of Christ be true, these opinions that are directly opposite vnto the truth contained in them, must needs be false.
For if the words of christ be true, these opinions that Are directly opposite unto the truth contained in them, must needs be false.
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Now heare some other vses to rectifie your practice also.
Now hear Some other uses to rectify your practice also.
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CHAP. VIII. Containing a second vse of the poynt, stirring vp the seruants of God to an holy longing for death.CHAP. VIII. Containing a second use of the point, stirring up the Servants of God to an holy longing for death.
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SEE heere 〈 ◊ 〉 how great cause wee haue to follow the Apostle Paul, and to long that wee were once dissolned,
SEE Here 〈 ◊ 〉 how great cause we have to follow the Apostle Paul, and to long that we were once dissolned,
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and perfectly vnited vnto Christ, that (as hee prayes for vs) being where he is,
and perfectly united unto christ, that (as he prays for us) being where he is,
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and seeing his glory, we might be perfectly like him, in a spotlesse purity and holinesse.
and seeing his glory, we might be perfectly like him, in a spotless purity and holiness.
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Impatient folkes are many times so tormented with worldly crosses, (made so troublesome vnto them alone by their owne folly and pride, whereby they neglect to see God,
Impatient folks Are many times so tormented with worldly Crosses, (made so troublesome unto them alone by their own folly and pride, whereby they neglect to see God,
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and to stoope vnto him in crosses) that they are euen altogether weary of their liues because of them,
and to stoop unto him in Crosses) that they Are even altogether weary of their lives Because of them,
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and our of a kind of stomackfull sullennesse against God, as once Ionas, or else a feeble sinking vnder the burthen of misery,
and our of a kind of stomachful sullenness against God, as once Ionas, or Else a feeble sinking under the burden of misery,
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as once Eliah; they euen thinke with themselues, I would I were dead, and are bold to trouble God with that vnsauoury petition of making an end of their daies, that they may be rid of their crosses:
as once Elijah; they even think with themselves, I would I were dead, and Are bold to trouble God with that unsavoury petition of making an end of their days, that they may be rid of their Crosses:
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which they haue neither patience enough to beare for the present, nor hope enough to looke for a good issue out of, for the time to come.
which they have neither patience enough to bear for the present, nor hope enough to look for a good issue out of, for the time to come.
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But (my brethren) consider, Haue you not other and worse things to be weary of,
But (my brothers) Consider, Have you not other and Worse things to be weary of,
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then crosses, and for which, if for any thing, to be weary of life also,
then Crosses, and for which, if for any thing, to be weary of life also,
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as of a burthen, which you long to be remoued from off your shoulders? Hast thou not pride, passion, worldlinesse, ambition, lust, enuie, vaine-glory, blindnesse, hollownesse, deadnesse of heart,
as of a burden, which you long to be removed from off your shoulders? Hast thou not pride, passion, worldliness, ambition, lust, envy, vainglory, blindness, hollowness, deadness of heart,
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and a thousand more, besides these corruptions within thee, which giue thee farre iuster cause of panting for the period of thy dayes,
and a thousand more, beside these corruptions within thee, which give thee Far juster cause of panting for the Period of thy days,
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and wishing that thy life heere might bee but short, then the frowardnesse of a yoke fellow, the stubbornnesse of a child, the meannesse of thine estate, the falsenesse of thy friends, the power and fury of thine enemies,
and wishing that thy life Here might be but short, then the frowardness of a yoke fellow, the stubbornness of a child, the meanness of thine estate, the falseness of thy Friends, the power and fury of thine enemies,
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or any other crosse (if any be) worse then these? Ah, wee haue not sufficiently informed our selues of the loathsomnesse of sin,
or any other cross (if any be) Worse then these? Ah, we have not sufficiently informed our selves of the loathsomeness of since,
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neither are we sufficiently heauie laden with the sense thereof, if the cumbersomnesse of this doe not cause vs,
neither Are we sufficiently heavy laden with the sense thereof, if the cumbersomnesse of this do not cause us,
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euen in the time of our greatest immunity from other miseries, to couet our departure hence.
even in the time of our greatest immunity from other misery's, to covet our departure hence.
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If sicknesses make men cry for death, because they be terrible to the body;
If Sicknesses make men cry for death, Because they be terrible to the body;
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how should not the sicknesses of the soule make vs much rather to seeke for it, seeing wee shall not cease to suffer the fits of this disease, till death be sent to seuer our soules from our bodies,
how should not the Sicknesses of the soul make us much rather to seek for it, seeing we shall not cease to suffer the fits of this disease, till death be sent to sever our Souls from our bodies,
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and both from our corruptions? But death at once with a most happy paricide (as I may terme it) kils both it selfe, our last foe,
and both from our corruptions? But death At once with a most happy Parricide (as I may term it) kills both it self, our last foe,
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and sinne its mother, our first foe, and sorrow its sister, our daily foe.
and sin its mother, our First foe, and sorrow its sister, our daily foe.
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That one pang which puls away the soule from the body, doth also pull away sinne both from the soule and the body.
That one pang which puls away the soul from the body, does also pull away sin both from the soul and the body.
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O most desireable pang, and worthy to be thirsted after, more then any earthly thing.
O most desirable pang, and worthy to be thirsted After, more then any earthly thing.
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Iob, when his body was full of botches, could say with much vehemency of passion, Why dyed I not from the wombe? why gaue I not vp the ghost when I came out of the belly? then should I haue lyen still and beene quiet, I should haue slept, Job, when his body was full of botches, could say with much vehemency of passion, Why died I not from the womb? why gave I not up the ghost when I Come out of the belly? then should I have lyen still and been quiet, I should have slept,
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then had I been at rest. then had I been At rest.
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Hee could in elegancy of speech commend death, and say, There the wicked cease from troubling,
He could in elegancy of speech commend death, and say, There the wicked cease from troubling,
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and there the weary be at rest; there the prisoners rest together, and heare not the voyce of the oppressour;
and there the weary be At rest; there the Prisoners rest together, and hear not the voice of the oppressor;
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yea hee saith, that a miserable man would long for it, and dig for it more then for hid treasures,
yea he Says, that a miserable man would long for it, and dig for it more then for hid treasures,
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and would reioyce exceedingly, and be glad if he could find it. This impatiency of life is no way worthy commendation:
and would rejoice exceedingly, and be glad if he could find it. This impatiency of life is no Way worthy commendation:
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it sauours too much of selfe loue, to be good and allowable.
it savours too much of self love, to be good and allowable.
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But if, out of an holy impatiency of sinne, wee could as feelingly take vp speeches of a like nature, O how truly might it witnesse with vs, that we did hate sinne, that we were enemies to the lusts of our hearts, that our corruptions were to vs as imprisonment, sicknesse, paine, captiuity,
But if, out of an holy impatiency of sin, we could as feelingly take up Speeches of a like nature, Oh how truly might it witness with us, that we did hate sin, that we were enemies to the Lustiest of our hearts, that our corruptions were to us as imprisonment, sickness, pain, captivity,
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and so that wee were sure of our part in Christs goodnesse, who comes to preach liberty vnto the captiues!
and so that we were sure of our part in Christ Goodness, who comes to preach liberty unto the captives!
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Verily our soules are as full of hotches, many of them, as Iobs body;
Verily our Souls Are as full of hotches, many of them, as Jobs body;
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and it will hardly bee better with many of vs, so long as we abide in these earthly tabernacles;
and it will hardly be better with many of us, so long as we abide in these earthly Tabernacles;
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were we as full of spirituall life, as hee of naturall, and our soules as truly indued with holinesse,
were we as full of spiritual life, as he of natural, and our Souls as truly endued with holiness,
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as his body with sense, we should complaine of this burthen with much bitternesse, and say, O that I could tell where to seeke death!
as his body with sense, we should complain of this burden with much bitterness, and say, Oh that I could tell where to seek death!
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O that I might finde the graue, and come to those quiet regions, where worldlinesse and pride,
O that I might find the graven, and come to those quiet regions, where worldliness and pride,
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and wrath shall no more torment mee, and where my will shall be no more carryed away with any fleshly perturbation!
and wrath shall no more torment me, and where my will shall be no more carried away with any fleshly perturbation!
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I confesse, that this is the least part of the good that death bringeth vnto the Saints, that it doth vtterly dismisse them from the seruitude of the flesh;
I confess, that this is the least part of the good that death brings unto the Saints, that it does utterly dismiss them from the servitude of the Flesh;
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but were we so thorowly spirituall as we should be, this would seeme of so great worth with vs,
but were we so thoroughly spiritual as we should be, this would seem of so great worth with us,
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as wee would preferre it before all that the world counts delightfull. The Bridegroome would rather go to his graue, then to his bride-chamber;
as we would prefer it before all that the world counts delightful. The Bridegroom would rather go to his graven, then to his bridechamber;
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the traueller would rather lye downe in his bed of earth, then in a bed of downe;
the traveller would rather lie down in his Bed of earth, then in a Bed of down;
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and euery man would bee of Salomons minde, and count the day of death better then the day of birth.
and every man would be of Solomon's mind, and count the day of death better then the day of birth.
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I confesse that wee must so farre resigne our willes to Gods will, as with all contentednesse of minde to weare out the dayes of our apprentiship and pilgrimage.
I confess that we must so Far resign our wills to God's will, as with all contentedness of mind to wear out the days of our apprenticeship and pilgrimage.
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For so long as God hath any seruice for vs to doe any where, though the place and company be full of troublesomnesse,
For so long as God hath any service for us to do any where, though the place and company be full of troublesomnesse,
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yet should wee force our willes to doe him seruice, with our owne disquietment;
yet should we force our wills to do him service, with our own disquietment;
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but yet a vertuous desire of being separated from this vnhappy condition of life (wherein wee shall neuer fully be separated from the sinne that cleaueth so fast) would be very commendable, and very profitable.
but yet a virtuous desire of being separated from this unhappy condition of life (wherein we shall never Fully be separated from the sin that cleaveth so fast) would be very commendable, and very profitable.
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The gavvdes of this vvorld vvould not so easily beguile vs, the cumbers of this vvorld vvould not so frettingly gawle vs,
The gavvdes of this world would not so Easily beguile us, the cumbers of this world would not so frettingly gawle us,
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if wee did dis-sweeten the one, with making our selues to taste the bitternesse of our sinne,
if we did dis-sweeten the one, with making our selves to taste the bitterness of our sin,
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and dis-imbitter the other, with feeling the far greater bitternesse of that which is as farre more harmefull then it,
and dis-imbitter the other, with feeling the Far greater bitterness of that which is as Far more harmful then it,
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as lead is heauier then corke.
as led is Heavier then cork.
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Then should wee proue our selues to bee men and women of a discerning spirit, that can know, of things, what is good, what is bad;
Then should we prove our selves to be men and women of a discerning Spirit, that can know, of things, what is good, what is bad;
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and of bad things, what is more, what is lesse bad.
and of bad things, what is more, what is less bad.
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Then should we shew our selues to approch neere that height of grace which the blessed Apostle had, who in relating of bonds, imprisonment, hunger, thirst, nakednesse, whipping, stocking, shipwrack,
Then should we show our selves to approach near that height of grace which the blessed Apostle had, who in relating of bonds, imprisonment, hunger, thirst, nakedness, whipping, stocking, shipwreck,
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and daily dying, neuer bursts forth into lamentations; but rather recounts with ioy, that which was so painfull to suffer;
and daily dying, never bursts forth into lamentations; but rather recounts with joy, that which was so painful to suffer;
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and seemeth to bee glad of life, for nothing else, but that (by suffering more of those troubles) hee might doe more seruice to the Church, and honour to Christ:
and seems to be glad of life, for nothing Else, but that (by suffering more of those Troubles) he might do more service to the Church, and honour to christ:
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but when he hath occasion to declare his sinfulnesse, the body of death, the law of his members, the rebellion of his flesh,
but when he hath occasion to declare his sinfulness, the body of death, the law of his members, the rebellion of his Flesh,
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then onely is heard bewailing and crying out, O miserable man that I am, who shall deliuer me from this body?
then only is herd bewailing and crying out, Oh miserable man that I am, who shall deliver me from this body?
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Let therefore the feeling of sinne make our desires so earnest after full freedome from it, that we may for this cause euen breathe after death, (when there are none other aduersities to distaste the comforts of this life vnto vs) that by it wee shall be set at liberty from the diuels tentations, the worlds affrightments & allurements,
Let Therefore the feeling of sin make our Desires so earnest After full freedom from it, that we may for this cause even breathe After death, (when there Are none other adversities to distaste the comforts of this life unto us) that by it we shall be Set At liberty from the Devils tentations, the world's affrightments & allurements,
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but specially from the corrupt lusts which we both doe, and whilest we lodge in this dungeon, shall carry about with vs. And let each of vs say often to himselfe, O that I were parted from husband and wife, from children, from friends, from lands and goods,
but specially from the corrupt Lustiest which we both do, and whilst we lodge in this dungeon, shall carry about with us And let each of us say often to himself, Oh that I were parted from husband and wife, from children, from Friends, from Lands and goods,
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and from this world, and all that in this world is counted worth hauing, so that I might also bee parted from my corruptions,
and from this world, and all that in this world is counted worth having, so that I might also be parted from my corruptions,
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and neuer more hereafter stand in need of pruning! Fasting and prayer will purge, the Word and Sacraments will cleanse, and all Gods ordinances,
and never more hereafter stand in need of pruning! Fasting and prayer will purge, the Word and Sacraments will cleanse, and all God's ordinances,
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and all our Christian indeuours will helpe to lop off these disordered passions that are within vs. But this is alone a cleansing in part, a paring off some euill, and leauing much behind:
and all our Christian endeavours will help to lop off these disordered passion that Are within us But this is alone a cleansing in part, a paring off Some evil, and leaving much behind:
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onely the last blow of death will make a full riddance of all that is euill in vs;
only the last blow of death will make a full riddance of all that is evil in us;
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and after that blow giuen, there shall nothing remaine behinde that may call for any more purging.
and After that blow given, there shall nothing remain behind that may call for any more purging.
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This is the soueraigne medicine that will consummate the cure of our diseased soules, which, till then, shall neuer bee deliuered from all diseases,
This is the sovereign medicine that will consummate the cure of our diseased Souls, which, till then, shall never be Delivered from all diseases,
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though wee bee in Christ as the Vine, and haue God the Father for our Husbandman.
though we be in christ as the Vine, and have God the Father for our Husbandman.
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O then, Lord, send thou this last enemy, which may doe mee more good, then all the former friends I meet with can doe,
O then, Lord, send thou this last enemy, which may do me more good, then all the former Friends I meet with can do,
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euen worke a dissolution of my soule from my body, and of my sinne from them both.
even work a dissolution of my soul from my body, and of my sin from them both.
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Let it come, Lord, let it come speedily, doe thou hasten it in due season,
Let it come, Lord, let it come speedily, do thou hasten it in due season,
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and take away all sinne, by taking away this life of nature, to make way for a farre more excellent life of glory.
and take away all sin, by taking away this life of nature, to make Way for a Far more excellent life of glory.
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Desire of death is then only warrantable, when a desire of Gods full presence, and of sinnes perfect absence, be the causes mouing that desire.
Desire of death is then only warrantable, when a desire of God's full presence, and of Sins perfect absence, be the Causes moving that desire.
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CHAP. IX. Containing the third vse of the poynt, viz. an exhortation and direction how to keepe downe our corruptions, whilest wee liue.CHAP. IX. Containing the third use of the point, viz. an exhortation and direction how to keep down our corruptions, whilst we live.
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BVt as wee should moderately wish for death, that death might be the death of sinne;
But as we should moderately wish for death, that death might be the death of sin;
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so likewise all the while wee doe liue, (knowing that wee cannot be free from sinne perfectly) wee must increase our care of keeping downe our sinnes,
so likewise all the while we do live, (knowing that we cannot be free from sin perfectly) we must increase our care of keeping down our Sins,
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and striuing after that perfect freedome which death will bring with it.
and striving After that perfect freedom which death will bring with it.
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For though we shall still remaine so feeble, as to sinne in many things, for all our labor to the contrary;
For though we shall still remain so feeble, as to sin in many things, for all our labour to the contrary;
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yet our labour against corruption shall not be in vaine, because by vertue of it, we shall make sinne much weaker then else it would be,
yet our labour against corruption shall not be in vain, Because by virtue of it, we shall make sin much Weaker then Else it would be,
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and saue our selues from many sinnes which else wee should fall into.
and save our selves from many Sins which Else we should fallen into.
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A besieged City keepes its gates fast locked, and the walls well manned, and neuer giues ouer watching and warding,
A besieged city keeps its gates fast locked, and the walls well manned, and never gives over watching and warding,
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so long as the enemies army doth ingirt it:
so long as the enemies army does ingirt it:
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so though it receiue some damage, and lose many men, yet the enemies army cannot breake in vpon them,
so though it receive Some damage, and loose many men, yet the enemies army cannot break in upon them,
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and take the City, and kill all the inhabitants, or make them captiues. Our corruptions incompasse our soules round;
and take the city, and kill all the inhabitants, or make them captives. Our corruptions encompass our Souls round;
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if we cease to bee watchfull, and to be ready in armes, they will preuaile against our soules,
if we cease to be watchful, and to be ready in arms, they will prevail against our Souls,
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and bring vs to destruction, or very neere vnto it, but by resisting with all diligence, wee shall be safe from this vtmost mischiefe.
and bring us to destruction, or very near unto it, but by resisting with all diligence, we shall be safe from this utmost mischief.
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Some diseases will stay with mens bodies for terme of life, but by keeping good diet,
some diseases will stay with men's bodies for term of life, but by keeping good diet,
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and other good meanes, a man may saue himselfe from much torment, and escape many a sore fit, which cannot but follow from his carelesnesse.
and other good means, a man may save himself from much torment, and escape many a soar fit, which cannot but follow from his carelessness.
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So our spirituall maladies will breake forth lesser and seldomer, and put vs to lesse misery by farre,
So our spiritual maladies will break forth lesser and seldomer, and put us to less misery by Far,
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if wee keepe a good dyet, and vse other good waies of helping our soules against them.
if we keep a good diet, and use other good ways of helping our Souls against them.
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Hee that goes in a foule way, shall meet with some spots of dirt, though he be neuer so wary in chusing his wayes,
He that Goes in a foul Way, shall meet with Some spots of dirt, though he be never so wary in choosing his ways,
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yet he shall not be all mire and dirt, as he that is heedlesse, and goes thorow thicke and thinne without making difference.
yet he shall not be all mire and dirt, as he that is heedless, and Goes thorough thick and thin without making difference.
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Some staines also our soules will gather, in our passage thorow this dirty world, but nothing so many and great,
some stains also our Souls will gather, in our passage thorough this dirty world, but nothing so many and great,
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if we picke our way, as otherwise.
if we pick our Way, as otherwise.
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Grosse, foule, presumptuous, infamous sinnes may be shunned, all finnes may be lessened, and caused to breake out seldomer,
Gross, foul, presumptuous, infamous Sins may be shunned, all fins may be lessened, and caused to break out seldomer,
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and in lower degrees, if considering our aptnesse to them, wee bestirre our selues to keepe them vnder.
and in lower Degrees, if considering our aptness to them, we Bestir our selves to keep them under.
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Be we wise therefore for our soules, as we would be for our bodies and states,
Be we wise Therefore for our Souls, as we would be for our bodies and states,
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and seeing we cannot be without corruptions, let vs hold them in subiection, as much as is possible;
and seeing we cannot be without corruptions, let us hold them in subjection, as much as is possible;
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for who can tell to what height they may grow, and what mischiefe they may doe vs,
for who can tell to what height they may grow, and what mischief they may do us,
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if our diligence this way be wanting.
if our diligence this Way be wanting.
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But me thinkes it should not be necessary to vse more words in perswading a Christian man to striue against his corruptions:
But me thinks it should not be necessary to use more words in persuading a Christian man to strive against his corruptions:
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they be so contrary to the life of grace that is in him, and so opposite to that new nature which the Lord hath infused into him in the time of his regeneration, that he can no more chuse to oppose them in some measure,
they be so contrary to the life of grace that is in him, and so opposite to that new nature which the Lord hath infused into him in the time of his regeneration, that he can no more choose to oppose them in Some measure,
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then a man can chuse whether he will striue against that that offers to stop his breath.
then a man can choose whither he will strive against that that offers to stop his breath.
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A man, out of an instinct of nature to preserue himselfe, stands so disposed, that he findes himselfe moued without deliberation, (euen out of an vndenyable principle that alwayes beareth sway in his minde and will) to thrust away from him things that offer to cut the body,
A man, out of an instinct of nature to preserve himself, Stands so disposed, that he finds himself moved without deliberation, (even out of an vndenyable principle that always bears sway in his mind and will) to thrust away from him things that offer to Cut the body,
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or slay it, or rob it of life. The eye will winke and shut its lids when a man thinkes not of it,
or slay it, or rob it of life. The eye will wink and shut its lids when a man thinks not of it,
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if any thing offer to come neere that might be offensiue vnto it. It is none otherwise in the life of grace:
if any thing offer to come near that might be offensive unto it. It is none otherwise in the life of grace:
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he that hath it, findes in himselfe (euen as it were a maine principle that beareth rule in his whole soule,
he that hath it, finds in himself (even as it were a main principle that bears Rule in his Whole soul,
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when he thinkes not of it in particular) that hee cannot but be an enemy vnto sinne, hee cannot but beare a grudge against it,
when he thinks not of it in particular) that he cannot but be an enemy unto sin, he cannot but bear a grudge against it,
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and wish, and labour the rooting of it out of his heart, and holding it hard in, from breaking foorth in his actions.
and wish, and labour the rooting of it out of his heart, and holding it hard in, from breaking forth in his actions.
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Alone there be diuers Saints of God that want skill to doe that which grace doth put in them a perpetuall inclination to doe.
Alone there be diverse Saints of God that want skill to do that which grace does put in them a perpetual inclination to do.
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Wherefore I will be bold (not to make so large a discourse of this matter as the thing requireth,
Wherefore I will be bold (not to make so large a discourse of this matter as the thing requires,
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but) to giue you some three or foure special directions, which in following, you shall finde your selues much helped against these remnants of sinne which moue within you.
but) to give you Some three or foure special directions, which in following, you shall find your selves much helped against these remnants of sin which move within you.
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The first rule is as followeth. Let a man frequently stirre vp in himselfe thoughts of dislike, griese, sorrow, loathing, detestation,
The First Rule is as follows. Let a man frequently stir up in himself thoughts of dislike, griese, sorrow, loathing, detestation,
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and dis-esteeming himselfe for the sins he hath committed in any kind, and specially for such grosser sinnes as he hath falne into,
and disesteeming himself for the Sins he hath committed in any kind, and specially for such grosser Sins as he hath fallen into,
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and such as he findes himselfe most apt and likely to fall into againe.
and such as he finds himself most apt and likely to fallen into again.
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For hee that can make himselfe vile in his owne eyes, for euils past, and can bring his heart to a due abhorring of himselfe for wickednesses already perpetrated,
For he that can make himself vile in his own eyes, for evils past, and can bring his heart to a due abhorring of himself for Wickednesses already perpetrated,
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and euen looke backe vpon them with loathing and abomination, is most likely to be kept from running into them againe.
and even look back upon them with loathing and abomination, is most likely to be kept from running into them again.
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For this is euen a punishing and chastising of himselfe, and a taking of a most iust vengeance of himselfe for them;
For this is even a punishing and chastising of himself, and a taking of a most just vengeance of himself for them;
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and wee know that the force of punishment is, to bridle and restraine offenders, and keepe them from offending any more afterwards.
and we know that the force of punishment is, to bridle and restrain offenders, and keep them from offending any more afterwards.
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In so doing, hee doth as one would say, whip and scourge his owne heart,
In so doing, he does as one would say, whip and scourge his own heart,
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and exercise seuerity against himselfe, which cannot but cause him to stand alienated from the same faults afterwards,
and exercise severity against himself, which cannot but cause him to stand alienated from the same Faults afterwards,
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as he that is whipped or scourged by another, is thereby made more carefull, not to make bold in that kind againe.
as he that is whipped or scourged by Another, is thereby made more careful, not to make bold in that kind again.
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So the Prophet hauing offended through impatient repining against the prosperity of the sinner, prouoketh himselfe to an abhorring and abasing of himselfe for it, saying, So foolish was I, and vnwise,
So the Prophet having offended through impatient repining against the Prosperity of the sinner, provoketh himself to an abhorring and abasing of himself for it, saying, So foolish was I, and unwise,
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and euen as a beast before thee. and even as a beast before thee.
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And so Paul doth make himselfe contemptible in his owne eyes for his persecution of the Saints, saying, I am not worthy to be called an Apostle,
And so Paul does make himself contemptible in his own eyes for his persecution of the Saints, saying, I am not worthy to be called an Apostle,
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because I persecuted the Saints of God. Because I persecuted the Saints of God.
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And Iob saith, I am vile, I haue spoken once and againe, but I will adde no more:
And Job Says, I am vile, I have spoken once and again, but I will add no more:
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and after againe, I abhor my selfe. And these thoughts and motions a Christian man must not alone pursue with more largenesse and earnestnesse in his folemne and set meditations, as he shall finde opportunity;
and After again, I abhor my self. And these thoughts and motions a Christian man must not alone pursue with more largeness and earnestness in his folemne and Set meditations, as he shall find opportunity;
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but must euer and anon (as he goeth about his ordinary affaires, and is conuersant in worldly businesses,
but must ever and anon (as he Goes about his ordinary affairs, and is conversant in worldly businesses,
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and occasioned by company, to call to remembrance any fault of his) bee saying within himselfe, Ah vile sinfull wretch and hate-worthy creature that I am, haue not I sinned against God,
and occasioned by company, to call to remembrance any fault of his) be saying within himself, Ah vile sinful wretch and hate-worthy creature that I am, have not I sinned against God,
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and mine owne soule, in such passionatenesse, such wantonnesse, such vniustice, and the like? O that I could euen detest my selfe for this;
and mine own soul, in such passionateness, such wantonness, such unjustice, and the like? O that I could even detest my self for this;
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who but a very beast or foole, would haue been so often and so grossely ouertaken? It is not possible to imagine,
who but a very beast or fool, would have been so often and so grossly overtaken? It is not possible to imagine,
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vnlesse one doe take experience of his owne practice, how much the renewing of this holy anger against a mans selfe for sinnes past, will strengthen him against the same,
unless one doe take experience of his own practice, how much the renewing of this holy anger against a men self for Sins past, will strengthen him against the same,
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and abate the power of those corruptions of his heart, which brake foorth into such rebellion.
and abate the power of those corruptions of his heart, which brake forth into such rebellion.
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Wherefore doe thus often, many times, many score times in a day, put thy selfe in mind,
Wherefore do thus often, many times, many score times in a day, put thy self in mind,
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as occasion shall offer it selfe, of thy former sinnes, with a rising of thy soule, against thy selfe,
as occasion shall offer it self, of thy former Sins, with a rising of thy soul, against thy self,
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and with an holy kind of sharpnesse and tartnesse, being euen out of loue and conceit with thy selfe, saying, Ah vile creature,
and with an holy kind of sharpness and tartness, being even out of love and conceit with thy self, saying, Ah vile creature,
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how could I finde in mine heart to do such things? would any man haue thought it possible for any creature from whom all piety and reason both were not banished, to runne out into such words, such deeds? and what is wanting to the length and largenesse of these cogitations throughout the day, in regard of the interruptions of other affaires, that labour to supply by their oftennesse,
how could I find in mine heart to do such things? would any man have Thought it possible for any creature from whom all piety and reason both were not banished, to run out into such words, such Deeds? and what is wanting to the length and largeness of these cogitations throughout the day, in regard of the interruptions of other affairs, that labour to supply by their oftennesse,
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and by their earnest working within thee, closing still with a turning away of thy liking from them,
and by their earnest working within thee, closing still with a turning away of thy liking from them,
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and a wishing that thou hadst neuer so offended God.
and a wishing that thou Hadst never so offended God.
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Secondly, let a good man hold alwayes fast within himselfe a resolution of not committing such and such sinnes as he is most apt to commit,
Secondly, let a good man hold always fast within himself a resolution of not committing such and such Sins as he is most apt to commit,
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and in regard of his condition, calling, place, bodily temper, or the like, is most in danger to commit;
and in regard of his condition, calling, place, bodily temper, or the like, is most in danger to commit;
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and let him often reuiue in himselfe also thoughts and motions to that end, saying within himselfe,
and let him often revive in himself also thoughts and motions to that end, saying within himself,
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Wel, through Gods gracious assistance, what euer come of mee, I will no more transgresse the Law of God,
Well, through God's gracious assistance, what ever come of me, I will no more transgress the Law of God,
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and displease him in such and such offences.
and displease him in such and such offences.
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Should the creature wrong the Creator, and the child doe iniury to the father? Nothing is more vnreasonable then that I should for any thing, sinne against my strength and my Redeemer:
Should the creature wrong the Creator, and the child do injury to the father? Nothing is more unreasonable then that I should for any thing, sin against my strength and my Redeemer:
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of my selfe I cannot cease to sinne; but God will worke in mee both the will and the deed:
of my self I cannot cease to sin; but God will work in me both the will and the deed:
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and doubtlesse by his help I will not sinne in such kind, measure, manner, any more.
and doubtless by his help I will not sin in such kind, measure, manner, any more.
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I will no more bee so bitterly wrathfull, nor vse such vndecent gestures and speeches in my passion.
I will no more be so bitterly wrathful, nor use such undecent gestures and Speeches in my passion.
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I will no more bee so foolishly wanton, nor vse such euill and defiling speeches and behauiours.
I will no more be so foolishly wanton, nor use such evil and defiling Speeches and behaviours.
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I will neuer be so impatient and discontented againe.
I will never be so impatient and discontented again.
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The Apostle Peter prescribeth this remedy against sin, and vseth the phrase of being arm'd with it,
The Apostle Peter prescribeth this remedy against since, and uses the phrase of being armed with it,
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because a Christian soule, so long as it remaineth peremptory in this resolution, is like a souldier clad in strong harnesse, who though he bee smitten at and receiueth a blow,
Because a Christian soul, so long as it remains peremptory in this resolution, is like a soldier clad in strong harness, who though he be smitten At and receiveth a blow,
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yet through the faithfulnesse of his armour is defended from the piercing of the weapon, and from the wound.
yet through the faithfulness of his armour is defended from the piercing of the weapon, and from the wound.
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If Satan, or the flesh suggest a motion, or present an occasion of doing such euils,
If Satan, or the Flesh suggest a motion, or present an occasion of doing such evils,
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as a man hath often said within himselfe, Well, by Gods grace nothing shall euer make me doe it;
as a man hath often said within himself, Well, by God's grace nothing shall ever make me do it;
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the will hauing bent it selfe fully against such things in generall, flings away from this particular motion, and reiecteth it with disdaine.
the will having bent it self Fully against such things in general, flings away from this particular motion, and rejects it with disdain.
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Wherefore Saint Peter (as I was in saying) commendeth this matter vnto vs, in these words:
Wherefore Saint Peter (as I was in saying) commends this matter unto us, in these words:
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For as much as Christ hath suffered for vs in the flesh, arme your selues with the same minde, that he who hath suffered in the flesh, hath ceased from sinne, that hee no longer should liue the rest of his time in the flesh, to the lusts of men, For as much as christ hath suffered for us in the Flesh, arm your selves with the same mind, that he who hath suffered in the Flesh, hath ceased from sin, that he no longer should live the rest of his time in the Flesh, to the Lustiest of men,
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but to the will of God. You see how a Christian should goe fenced; well, I will no longer follow sin, nor doe after the corrupt lusts of men,but to the will of God. You see how a Christian should go fenced; well, I will no longer follow since, nor do After the corrupt Lustiest of men,
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but the holy will of God.
but the holy will of God.
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And you see also by what argument, pressed vpon himselfe, a Christian should fortifie this settled determination in himselfe,
And you see also by what argument, pressed upon himself, a Christian should fortify this settled determination in himself,
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namely, because Christ hath suffered for vs.
namely, Because christ hath suffered for us
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And this determination must not alone bee prosecuted more plentifully and earnestly in our settled and solemne meditations,
And this determination must not alone be prosecuted more plentifully and earnestly in our settled and solemn meditations,
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but perpetually also renewed and confirmed, euen as wee goe about our other affaires:
but perpetually also renewed and confirmed, even as we go about our other affairs:
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for a mans hand may be working in his calling, and his heart drawing it selfe to the maine worke of his calling of Christianity, by lifting vp it selfe with such thoughts as occasion may offer it selfe.
for a men hand may be working in his calling, and his heart drawing it self to the main work of his calling of Christianity, by lifting up it self with such thoughts as occasion may offer it self.
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Surely that sinne that slew Christ Iesus our Lord, is too vile a thing in it selfe, too hatefull to God, too hurtfull to the committer,
Surely that sin that slew christ Iesus our Lord, is too vile a thing in it self, too hateful to God, too hurtful to the committer,
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for a Christian man to liue in, or once to practise:
for a Christian man to live in, or once to practise:
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and therefore what-euer may befall, I will not commit such, and such, and such a sinne, naming that, that the present occasion shall giue him most cause to name,
and Therefore whatever may befall, I will not commit such, and such, and such a sin, naming that, that the present occasion shall give him most cause to name,
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or that his heart hath most reason to be most carefull of shunning. And this a good man should doe, not once, twice, or thrice in a weeke,
or that his heart hath most reason to be most careful of shunning. And this a good man should do, not once, twice, or thrice in a Week,
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but euer and anon, twenty, and twice twenty times in a day, in halfe a day.
but ever and anon, twenty, and twice twenty times in a day, in half a day.
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For though we liue in the world, yet our maine businesse is to trauell towards heauen;
For though we live in the world, yet our main business is to travel towards heaven;
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and therefore the soule must take all occasions of furnishing it selfe with thoughts that tend to further it in that iourney.
and Therefore the soul must take all occasions of furnishing it self with thoughts that tend to further it in that journey.
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Thirdly, a Christian ought euer to keepe a most wakefull eye ouer the motions that stirre in his minde, that so soone as euer any sinfull or friuolous fancies begin to steale or breake in vpon him, he may make speedy and resolute resistance, by raising vp some holy affection of loathing the fault, griefe for it, anger against it;
Thirdly, a Christian ought ever to keep a most wakeful eye over the motions that stir in his mind, that so soon as ever any sinful or frivolous fancies begin to steal or break in upon him, he may make speedy and resolute resistance, by raising up Some holy affection of loathing the fault, grief for it, anger against it;
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or else reuerence of Gods holy presence, feare of his fierce anger, trembling at his iust threats,
or Else Reverence of God's holy presence, Fear of his fierce anger, trembling At his just Treats,
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or else by sending vp some present and short request vnto God, for the assistance of his Spirit, saying, Lord, helpe me with thy grace, should I euer doe so vile or fruitlesse things? nay, should I suffer the cogitations of them to dwell in my soule? God forbid.
or Else by sending up Some present and short request unto God, for the assistance of his Spirit, saying, Lord, help me with thy grace, should I ever do so vile or fruitless things? nay, should I suffer the cogitations of them to dwell in my soul? God forbid.
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Lord, strengthen me by thy Spirit, that I may not dishonour and offend thee by such words, such actions.
Lord, strengthen me by thy Spirit, that I may not dishonour and offend thee by such words, such actions.
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Thus the Spirit by lusting against the flesh, shall mortifie the deeds of the flesh.
Thus the Spirit by lusting against the Flesh, shall mortify the Deeds of the Flesh.
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Yea, and if it so fall out that these shorter eiaculations, or briefe petitions of the soule will not serue the turne,
Yea, and if it so fallen out that these shorter ejaculations, or brief petitions of the soul will not serve the turn,
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but that the motions grow more thicke or vehement, and the heart begins almost to consent vnto them,
but that the motions grow more thick or vehement, and the heart begins almost to consent unto them,
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and so we find our selues on the losing hand, (for when once the will hath giuen ground, by either thinking,
and so we find our selves on the losing hand, (for when once the will hath given ground, by either thinking,
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Why should I not doe it? or by making but a faint refusall, a mans soule is foyled;
Why should I not do it? or by making but a faint refusal, a men soul is foiled;
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and if occasion bee not for the present committing of it, yet the next time occasion doth come,
and if occasion be not for the present committing of it, yet the next time occasion does come,
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vnlesse he haue gotten more strength, and armed his will more strongly, he will soone bee drawne to commit it;) I say,
unless he have got more strength, and armed his will more strongly, he will soon be drawn to commit it;) I say,
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when wee thus perceiue corruption strong, and grace weake, we must take so much care of our soules,
when we thus perceive corruption strong, and grace weak, we must take so much care of our Souls,
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as if it bee possible to lay all other things aside, and in the solemnest manner fall on praying to God for strength against that corruption:
as if it be possible to lay all other things aside, and in the solemnest manner fallen on praying to God for strength against that corruption:
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but if other occasions stand so auerse, that we cannot haue time or place to make a solemne prayer,
but if other occasions stand so averse, that we cannot have time or place to make a solemn prayer,
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yet we must double and redouble the desires and grones of our heart, thinking within our selues, O heauenly Father, thou seest I am weake,
yet we must double and redouble the Desires and groans of our heart, thinking within our selves, Oh heavenly Father, thou See I am weak,
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and I feele I am yeelding, and sinne is ready to get the vpper hand;
and I feel I am yielding, and sin is ready to get the upper hand;
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O strengthen me with grace, strengthen me with thy power, and let thy Spirit rule in me,
Oh strengthen me with grace, strengthen me with thy power, and let thy Spirit Rule in me,
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& crush downe these foule passions, for thy mercy sake;
& crush down these foul passion, for thy mercy sake;
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and if yet the euill thought follow him, as oft it will, he must not be weary of renewing the same requests, saying, O I must not yeeld, I will not yeeld,
and if yet the evil Thought follow him, as oft it will, he must not be weary of renewing the same requests, saying, Oh I must not yield, I will not yield,
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but, Lord, without thee I cannot resist;
but, Lord, without thee I cannot resist;
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Lord, beat downe for me these wicked desires and inclinations, according to thy promise, and so still (though it cannot be without exceeding much wearisomenesse of Spirit) continuing to raise vp holy wishes and holy affections, (seeking and taking the first opportunity of getting alone to his solemne prayers) he shall be made strong in Iesus Christ,
Lord, beatrice down for me these wicked Desires and inclinations, according to thy promise, and so still (though it cannot be without exceeding much wearisomeness of Spirit) Continuing to raise up holy wishes and holy affections, (seeking and taking the First opportunity of getting alone to his solemn Prayers) he shall be made strong in Iesus christ,
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and in the power of his might, and shall bee a conqueror ouer the tentation.
and in the power of his might, and shall be a conqueror over the tentation.
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For (brethren) we must conceiue the case to stand thus with all the members of Christ;
For (brothers) we must conceive the case to stand thus with all the members of christ;
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without him they can doe nothing, and all their sufficiency is of him:
without him they can do nothing, and all their sufficiency is of him:
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he doth indeed implant in their soules, at their first regenerating, an ability of turning away their wills from euill things,
he does indeed implant in their Souls, At their First regenerating, an ability of turning away their wills from evil things,
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and of departing from iniquity, but yet so, that there is necessary to their performing of these holy actions, a speciall cooperation of his sanctifying Spirit;
and of departing from iniquity, but yet so, that there is necessary to their performing of these holy actions, a special cooperation of his sanctifying Spirit;
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and they must know that they doe good, and shunne euill by a borrowed power, not a power originally in themselues,
and they must know that they do good, and shun evil by a borrowed power, not a power originally in themselves,
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and by a borrowed power giuen of grace aboue nature, not dwelling in their nature of it selfe.
and by a borrowed power given of grace above nature, not Dwelling in their nature of it self.
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And whilest they doe acknowledge this dependance vpon the Lord, by making him their refuge in the time of tentation;
And whilst they do acknowledge this dependence upon the Lord, by making him their refuge in the time of tentation;
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and therefore doe not alone stirre vp their owne strength, and set their owne good affections and desires on working:
and Therefore do not alone stir up their own strength, and Set their own good affections and Desires on working:
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but withall, send to heauen for aid, and (as vtterly distrusting themselues) implore present assistance from God: (because they doe indeed giue honour vnto God) they seldome faile to get the victory:
but withal, send to heaven for aid, and (as utterly distrusting themselves) implore present assistance from God: (Because they do indeed give honour unto God) they seldom fail to get the victory:
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but when in these spirituall encounters they satisfie themselues with their owne endeuours, and thinke it sufficient to set their owne spirituall strength on worke, forgetting to beg helpe of Gods holy Spirit,
but when in these spiritual encounters they satisfy themselves with their own endeavours, and think it sufficient to Set their own spiritual strength on work, forgetting to beg help of God's holy Spirit,
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because this is a manifest demonstration of selfe-confidence, and of a spirituall kind of selfe-conceitednesse;
Because this is a manifest demonstration of self-confidence, and of a spiritual kind of Self-conceitedness;
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therefore the Lord, to make them know themselues, doth withdraw his speciall grace, and so, (after a few faint resistances) because they renew not their strength by running vnto him their strength, they are in some degrees or other plainly foyled and ouerthrowne.
Therefore the Lord, to make them know themselves, does withdraw his special grace, and so, (After a few faint resistances) Because they renew not their strength by running unto him their strength, they Are in Some Degrees or other plainly foiled and overthrown.
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Wherefore we must know, that when wee finde the flesh to abate nothing of his forwardnesse to euill, by our opposing good purposes and thoughts against it, (yea rather, that it seemeth to grow more violent as water, the current of which is stopped) then I say we must know, that the Lord doth now of purpose turne Satan, with our corruptions vpon vs, that we might find our frailty,
Wherefore we must know, that when we find the Flesh to abate nothing of his forwardness to evil, by our opposing good Purposes and thoughts against it, (yea rather, that it seems to grow more violent as water, the current of which is stopped) then I say we must know, that the Lord does now of purpose turn Satan, with our corruptions upon us, that we might find our frailty,
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and betake ourselues wholly to him and his might;
and betake ourselves wholly to him and his might;
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and then as hauing a speciall calling to seeke to God, we must, as I said aboue, not waxe faint,
and then as having a special calling to seek to God, we must, as I said above, not wax faint,
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but double and redouble our desires;
but double and redouble our Desires;
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and if that will not serue, so soone as wee can possibly get opportunity, addresse our selues to solemne inuocation.
and if that will not serve, so soon as we can possibly get opportunity, address our selves to solemn invocation.
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Thus doing, wee follow the example of the Apostle Paul, who when he was molested with a thorne in his flesh, (me thinkes that should denote some troublesome corruption of his owne heart, which is said to be giuen vnto him:
Thus doing, we follow the Exampl of the Apostle Paul, who when he was molested with a thorn in his Flesh, (me thinks that should denote Some troublesome corruption of his own heart, which is said to be given unto him:
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because euen poyson may be giuen in a receit by the skilfull Physician) did presently apply himselfe to God in prayer for the remouall of it,
Because even poison may be given in a receipt by the skilful physician) did presently apply himself to God in prayer for the removal of it,
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and so was answered, that Gods grace should bee sufficient for him.
and so was answered, that God's grace should be sufficient for him.
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Wherefore neither let thy thoughts and first motions of thy soule passe away vnobserued or vnresisted:
Wherefore neither let thy thoughts and First motions of thy soul pass away unobserved or unresisted:
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neither yet resist them alone in thine owne strength, but spy them out speedily, and presently oppugne them, partly by setting on worke the grace already receiued, partly by requiring a new supply of grace:
neither yet resist them alone in thine own strength, but spy them out speedily, and presently oppugn them, partly by setting on work the grace already received, partly by requiring a new supply of grace:
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and hee that will make this practice familiar and easie to himselfe by vse of doing, shall finde by proofe, the vnspeakeable good that will come of it to his soule.
and he that will make this practice familiar and easy to himself by use of doing, shall find by proof, the unspeakable good that will come of it to his soul.
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Lastly, the Christian man that would preuaile against his corruptions, must deny to himselfe those things which being otherwise in themselues lawfull, doe yet become vnto himselfe, through his corruption, occasions of euill in any kinde.
Lastly, the Christian man that would prevail against his corruptions, must deny to himself those things which being otherwise in themselves lawful, do yet become unto himself, through his corruption, occasions of evil in any kind.
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For such is the finfulnesse of mans euill heart, that euen that which is not in it selfe sinfull, may giue an aduantage to his sinfulnesse,
For such is the finfulnesse of men evil heart, that even that which is not in it self sinful, may give an advantage to his sinfulness,
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and draw him to the committing of sinne. These things when his experience hath discouered vnto him, hee must carefully shunne and auoyd,
and draw him to the committing of sin. These things when his experience hath discovered unto him, he must carefully shun and avoid,
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and not suffer his ouer-free vse of his liberty to become a snare vnto him.
and not suffer his overfree use of his liberty to become a snare unto him.
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Diuers exercises, sports, meetings, times, places, and other like there are, of which a man cannot say precisely that they bee sinnes,
Diverse exercises, sports, meetings, times, places, and other like there Are, of which a man cannot say precisely that they be Sins,
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yet they doe so strongly worke vpon the naughtinesse of the heart, that they doe euen tempt and draw the heart vnto euill:
yet they do so strongly work upon the naughtiness of the heart, that they do even tempt and draw the heart unto evil:
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these hee that will not restraine himselfe from, shall neuer be able to keepe himselfe vnspotted of the world,
these he that will not restrain himself from, shall never be able to keep himself unspotted of the world,
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but shal be, euen with a kind of force & violence, haled to the committing of wickednesse against his firmest resolution to the contrary.
but shall be, even with a kind of force & violence, haled to the committing of wickedness against his firmest resolution to the contrary.
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In vsing thē, a man doth euen lay himselfe open, & tempt lust and Satan to tempt him,
In using them, a man does even lay himself open, & tempt lust and Satan to tempt him,
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and tempt the Lord of heauen through his vnbridlednesse of heart, to deliuer him vp into the hands of tentation;
and tempt the Lord of heaven through his unbridledness of heart, to deliver him up into the hands of tentation;
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and then how shall he chuse but bee vanquished and ouercome thereof? Wherefore our Sauiour tels vs, that if our hand or foot offend vs, we must cut them off and cast them from vs;
and then how shall he choose but be vanquished and overcome thereof? Wherefore our Saviour tells us, that if our hand or foot offend us, we must Cut them off and cast them from us;
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yea, if the very eye offend vs, we must pull it out and fling it away.
yea, if the very eye offend us, we must pull it out and fling it away.
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His meaning seemeth to be, not alone that all, euen the dearest things that are sinnes, must be abandoned,
His meaning seems to be, not alone that all, even the dearest things that Are Sins, must be abandoned,
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but euen also, that things which allure, prouoke, and sollicite vs to sinne, because of the weakenesse of our soules, must bee likewise renounced and forsaken,
but even also, that things which allure, provoke, and solicit us to sin, Because of the weakness of our Souls, must be likewise renounced and forsaken,
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for all their delightfulnesse or profit.
for all their delightfulness or profit.
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For hee that doth not so much loue holinesse and innocency, that for the attaining thereof hee can be content to abridge himselfe of some part of his lawfull liberty, shall neuer reach to any soundnesse and perfection of holinesse.
For he that does not so much love holiness and innocency, that for the attaining thereof he can be content to abridge himself of Some part of his lawful liberty, shall never reach to any soundness and perfection of holiness.
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Euen as a weake and crazie body, if hee make no choyce of his food,
Eve as a weak and crazy body, if he make no choice of his food,
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but will indifferently fill his stomack with any kind of meate that liketh his appetite, shall so increase the ill humours of his body,
but will indifferently fill his stomach with any kind of meat that liketh his appetite, shall so increase the ill humours of his body,
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and so strengthen his naturall diseases, that it will bee impossible for him to escape diuers terrible pangs of them,
and so strengthen his natural diseases, that it will be impossible for him to escape diverse terrible pangs of them,
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as experience shewes vs in bodies subiect to the Gowt, or Collick, or to a consumption, or to the like malady:
as experience shows us in bodies Subject to the Gout, or Colic, or to a consumption, or to the like malady:
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so rightly fareth it with our infirme and sicke soules, some sinlesse sports, some company not in it selfe, or to any other vnlawfull:
so rightly fareth it with our infirm and sick Souls, Some sinless sports, Some company not in it self, or to any other unlawful:
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some liberty not to be condemned as wicked, will yet so confirme and strengthen certaine peculiar distempers of some mans soule more then of others, that the inioying of such contents will proue exceeding mischieuous,
Some liberty not to be condemned as wicked, will yet so confirm and strengthen certain peculiar distempers of Some men soul more then of Others, that the enjoying of such contents will prove exceeding mischievous,
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and doe him an hundred times more harme, then the content thereof can be worth vnto him.
and do him an hundred times more harm, then the content thereof can be worth unto him.
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Bee we therefore as wary and cautelous for our spirituall health, as for our naturall:
Bee we Therefore as wary and cautelous for our spiritual health, as for our natural:
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Let vs set bounds to our selues euen in the vse of our lawfull liberty in things indifferent,
Let us Set bounds to our selves even in the use of our lawful liberty in things indifferent,
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and not please our senses and fancies, to the wounding and hurting of our soules.
and not please our Senses and fancies, to the wounding and hurting of our Souls.
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Now brethren, these are the most needfull directions for the ouermastering of the euils of our inward man, which I thought fit to commend vnto you.
Now brothers, these Are the most needful directions for the overmastering of the evils of our inward man, which I Thought fit to commend unto you.
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He that will follow them, shall finde a sensible decay of the body of death; he shall find the flesh more and more subdued vnto the Spirit;
He that will follow them, shall find a sensible decay of the body of death; he shall find the Flesh more and more subdued unto the Spirit;
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hee shall finde himselfe able to preuaile against those passions and lusts, that he had sometimes thought impossible to bee preuailed against;
he shall find himself able to prevail against those passion and Lustiest, that he had sometime Thought impossible to be prevailed against;
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he shall be kept from many grosse faults, and many dangerous our-strayings, and shall far lesse frequently,
he shall be kept from many gross Faults, and many dangerous our-strayings, and shall Far less frequently,
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and lesse violently be foyled of his spirituall enemy, then without them, it will prooue or seeme possible.
and less violently be foiled of his spiritual enemy, then without them, it will prove or seem possible.
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Yea in thus pruning himselfe, he shall saue the Husbandman a labour of pruning, and keepe himselfe at ease from many burthensome crosses that must needs come vpon him otherwise.
Yea in thus pruning himself, he shall save the Husbandman a labour of pruning, and keep himself At ease from many burdensome Crosses that must needs come upon him otherwise.
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Consider therefore of thine owne infirmity, consider that thou art in part alone sanctified;
Consider Therefore of thine own infirmity, Consider that thou art in part alone sanctified;
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consider that sinne is not quite and cleane taken from thy soule, but alone deposed from that tyrannicall dominion which once it did exercise ouer thy soule:
Consider that sin is not quite and clean taken from thy soul, but alone deposed from that tyrannical dominion which once it did exercise over thy soul:
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consider that Satan watcheth all aduantages to catch thee in a snare, and to bring thee backe againe to folly;
Consider that Satan watches all advantages to catch thee in a snare, and to bring thee back again to folly;
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and because thou art not fully perfect, bee content to deuoure the paines of helping thy selfe against thine imperfections;
and Because thou art not Fully perfect, be content to devour the pains of helping thy self against thine imperfections;
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which if thou wilt not be perswaded to doe, know that thou shalt euen inforce the Lord to compell thee,
which if thou wilt not be persuaded to do, know that thou shalt even enforce the Lord to compel thee,
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as it were, by foule meanes, to the doing of that, without which hee doth well know that thou canst not bee safe,
as it were, by foul means, to the doing of that, without which he does well know that thou Canst not be safe,
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namely, of fighting against the fleshly lusts that fight against thy soule.
namely, of fighting against the fleshly Lustiest that fight against thy soul.
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CHAP. X. Containing the fourth and last vse of the poynt, viz. a consolation to the people of God against their vnallowed finnes.CHAP. X. Containing the fourth and last use of the point, viz. a consolation to the people of God against their unallowed fins.
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BVt moreouer, this poynt wee haue spoken of, though it seeme at first hearing to be altogether vncomfortable, doth yet affoord a sure and needfull comfort vnto the seruants of God, that haue wisedome to apply it the right way.
But moreover, this point we have spoken of, though it seem At First hearing to be altogether uncomfortable, does yet afford a sure and needful Comfort unto the Servants of God, that have Wisdom to apply it the right Way.
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For why, it followes hence necessarily, that the branches in this Vine should not be appalled nor out of heart,
For why, it follows hence necessarily, that the branches in this Vine should not be appalled nor out of heart,
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because they are continually troubled with the feeling of many things amisse, which it were farre more desireable to haue lopped off, then continue vpon them.
Because they Are continually troubled with the feeling of many things amiss, which it were Far more desirable to have lopped off, then continue upon them.
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Heere is cause not of not being humbled, but of not being discouraged in the senfe and feeling of our manifold corruptions.
Here is cause not of not being humbled, but of not being discouraged in the Sense and feeling of our manifold corruptions.
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For it is sure, a man may be a lining and a fruitfull branch, and yet stand in great need of much pruning.
For it is sure, a man may be a lining and a fruitful branch, and yet stand in great need of much pruning.
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It doth often arise in the hearts of the truest of Gods people, as an argument against their truth, that they haue so many sinnes still stirring in them,
It does often arise in the hearts of the Truest of God's people, as an argument against their truth, that they have so many Sins still stirring in them,
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and that they doe daily transgresse so many waies, and oftentimes in very high degrees, and grosse kinds.
and that they do daily transgress so many ways, and oftentimes in very high Degrees, and gross Kinds.
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Now if we had well consulted with the Saints of God that liued in former times,
Now if we had well consulted with the Saints of God that lived in former times,
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and of whose liues the holy Scriptures doe giue vs a map or abridgement, we should easily perceiue that there were no force at all in this argument,
and of whose lives the holy Scriptures do give us a map or abridgement, we should Easily perceive that there were no force At all in this argument,
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vnlesse in so speaking, we will offend against the generation of Gods children, as the Psalmist speaketh in another case.
unless in so speaking, we will offend against the generation of God's children, as the Psalmist speaks in Another case.
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For what reason were strong and good against me, or any of you that now liue, the same had been also firme and strong against many of those that were members of the Church in former times;
For what reason were strong and good against me, or any of you that now live, the same had been also firm and strong against many of those that were members of the Church in former times;
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and if the Scriptures doe assure vs of their being dearly beloued of God, and surely ingraffed into Christ,
and if the Scriptures do assure us of their being dearly Beloved of God, and surely Ingrafted into christ,
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euen at the selfe same time when they did complaine of like corruptions to those that wee now doe complaine of:
even At the self same time when they did complain of like corruptions to those that we now do complain of:
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then we may safely collect hence, that wee also are in Christ, and in the fauour of God, notwithstanding that wee cannot deny our selues to bee polluted with such euils.
then we may safely collect hence, that we also Are in christ, and in the favour of God, notwithstanding that we cannot deny our selves to be polluted with such evils.
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Wherefore if you will truly conclude of your selues in this behalse, whether you be, or be not in Christ:
Wherefore if you will truly conclude of your selves in this behalse, whither you be, or be not in christ:
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you must not look so much only to what corruptions you haue, as to what you allow.
you must not look so much only to what corruptions you have, as to what you allow.
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For true grace may stand with the hauing of many, but not with the allowing of any.
For true grace may stand with the having of many, but not with the allowing of any.
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He that excuseth, extenuateth, makes light of any sinne at all, and thinkes he needs not greatly care for leauing off that,
He that excuseth, extenuateth, makes Light of any sin At all, and thinks he needs not greatly care for leaving off that,
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because it is so small a matter, and because hee is perswaded that there is neuer a man aliue but doth as bad;
Because it is so small a matter, and Because he is persuaded that there is never a man alive but does as bad;
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and therefore beares himselfe boldly vpon Gods misapplyed mercy, that he shall doe well enough for all that he allowes sinne;
and Therefore bears himself boldly upon God's misapplied mercy, that he shall do well enough for all that he allows sin;
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hee giues it liberty and licence, and yeelds himselfe to the dominion of sinne, and this man is not a liuing member of Christs body,
he gives it liberty and licence, and yields himself to the dominion of sin, and this man is not a living member of Christ body,
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nor a fruitfull branch of this Vine.
nor a fruitful branch of this Vine.
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Let him by no meanes beguile himselfe, nor suffer any formes of seeming goodnesse that hee hath in other things, to make him conceiue well of himselfe;
Let him by no means beguile himself, nor suffer any forms of seeming Goodness that he hath in other things, to make him conceive well of himself;
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he is doubtlesse an halter, and Christ Iesus will reiect him at last.
he is doubtless an halter, and christ Iesus will reject him At last.
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But he that hath many sinnes, sees them, acknowledgeth them to God, hath his soule troubled at them,
But he that hath many Sins, sees them, acknowledgeth them to God, hath his soul troubled At them,
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and desireth, rather then his life, to be freed of them, and becomes exceeding base in his owne feeling,
and Desires, rather then his life, to be freed of them, and becomes exceeding base in his own feeling,
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because of them, still casting himselfe vpon Gods gracious and free fauour in Christ for pardon of them, may be,
Because of them, still casting himself upon God's gracious and free favour in christ for pardon of them, may be,
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and is a fruitfull branch, though he haue a thousand sinnes of infirmitie in him; yea though he be ouercome of tentation to commit the same sinne againe and againe.
and is a fruitful branch, though he have a thousand Sins of infirmity in him; yea though he be overcome of tentation to commit the same sin again and again.
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Let not the diuell abuse any of you, to make him lesse carefull of lamenting,
Let not the Devil abuse any of you, to make him less careful of lamenting,
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and opposing, and being humbled vnder his sinnes, because he heares he may be a good Christian,
and opposing, and being humbled under his Sins, Because he hears he may be a good Christian,
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and partake of the benefits of Christ for all them: for in so abusing this comfort, you shall make your selues vncapable of this comfort,
and partake of the benefits of christ for all them: for in so abusing this Comfort, you shall make your selves uncapable of this Comfort,
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because it belongeth alone to those that so haue sinned, as they bee troubled, vexed and disquieted with it,
Because it belongeth alone to those that so have sinned, as they be troubled, vexed and disquieted with it,
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as with the breaking of a leg or arme, and do euen make haste to the binding of their soules vp againe, by the renewing of their repentance.
as with the breaking of a leg or arm, and do even make haste to the binding of their Souls up again, by the renewing of their Repentance.
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Indeed the Hypocrite, if he can once get a conceit fastened in him, that though he doe commit such a sinne,
Indeed the Hypocrite, if he can once get a conceit fastened in him, that though he do commit such a sin,
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yet he may goe to heauen well enough for all that, he thinketh himself safe,
yet he may go to heaven well enough for all that, he Thinketh himself safe,
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and is little careful to oppose or bewaile that sinne, which hee conceits will not damne him:
and is little careful to oppose or bewail that sin, which he conceits will not damn him:
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but the true Christian will be no whit lesse carefull to frame himselfe to mourning for sinne,
but the true Christian will be no whit less careful to frame himself to mourning for sin,
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and to take paines against it, because he is secured for the matter of damnation.
and to take pains against it, Because he is secured for the matter of damnation.
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For the thing, in regard of which he doth hate sinne, and would faine bee rid of it, is neither onely,
For the thing, in regard of which he does hate sin, and would feign be rid of it, is neither only,
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nor chiefly this, that it is like enough to bring his soule to hell:
nor chiefly this, that it is like enough to bring his soul to hell:
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but this also, yea this chiefly, that it is offensiue to God, and displeaseth his louing Father,
but this also, yea this chiefly, that it is offensive to God, and displeaseth his loving Father,
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and makes him vnable to hold such familiar and friendly society with God, as else he might haue.
and makes him unable to hold such familiar and friendly society with God, as Else he might have.
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So that the misapplying of this consolation, to nourish security, presumption and boldnesse in sinning, is a sore signe of a man that is farre enough off from any truth:
So that the misapplying of this consolation, to nourish security, presumption and boldness in sinning, is a soar Signen of a man that is Far enough off from any truth:
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wherefore, we desire that none of you should so abuse the sweet comforts of Gods Word.
Wherefore, we desire that none of you should so abuse the sweet comforts of God's Word.
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But make the right and true vse of this comfort, and lay it like a good plaister discreetly and seasonably to thy wounded soule;
But make the right and true use of this Comfort, and lay it like a good plaster discreetly and seasonably to thy wounded soul;
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and when thy doubting heart, by Satans crafty prompting shall tell, that thou art none of Gods,
and when thy doubting heart, by Satan crafty prompting shall tell, that thou art none of God's,
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because of such and such faults that thou hast committed, and dost often fall into, (and that to this end, that thereby he may cause thee to giue ouer all hope,
Because of such and such Faults that thou hast committed, and dost often fallen into, (and that to this end, that thereby he may cause thee to give over all hope,
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and cast off all care of praying to God, and humbling thy soule in confession,
and cast off all care of praying to God, and humbling thy soul in Confessi,
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and suing for pardon in Christ, and so to frame thee either to vtter desperation or vtter loosenesse, one of which things must necessarily-follow vpon the beleeuing of that conclusion:) When, I say, Satan is busie thus to turne thy sinnes to the ouerthrow of thy faith,
and suing for pardon in christ, and so to frame thee either to utter desperation or utter looseness, one of which things must necessarily-follow upon the believing of that conclusion:) When, I say, Satan is busy thus to turn thy Sins to the overthrow of thy faith,
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and to the turning thee quite out of the way of godlinesse and peace: now answere by the seasonable remembring, and due applying of the present poynt, No no. O mine vnbeleeuing heart!
and to the turning thee quite out of the Way of godliness and peace: now answer by the seasonable remembering, and due applying of the present point, No no. O mine unbelieving heart!
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I am full of sinnes, but I confesse them, and am troubled with them.
I am full of Sins, but I confess them, and am troubled with them.
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I fall often, but I euer rise, and euer resolue to rise to goe to the Lord;
I fallen often, but I ever rise, and ever resolve to rise to go to the Lord;
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and acknowledge, and striue to bewaile them, and to craue and beg his helpe against them more and more earnestly.
and acknowledge, and strive to bewail them, and to crave and beg his help against them more and more earnestly.
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Wherfore I am sure that those sinnes cannot disproue my being a true Christian and a child of God:
Wherefore I am sure that those Sins cannot disprove my being a true Christian and a child of God:
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and therefore I will both call vpon him, and stay vpon him, and resoluing still to striue to bee more free from sinne, will rest vpon Christ,
and Therefore I will both call upon him, and stay upon him, and resolving still to strive to be more free from sin, will rest upon christ,
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for what I cannot but acknowledge to bee wanting in my selfe.
for what I cannot but acknowledge to be wanting in my self.
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To see our sinnes, so as to grow vile in our owne eyes, and more and more contemptible in our owne account,
To see our Sins, so as to grow vile in our own eyes, and more and more contemptible in our own account,
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and more and more to labour to haue our soules contrite and broken for them; this is a good sight of them, and we must be perswaded to it:
and more and more to labour to have our Souls contrite and broken for them; this is a good sighed of them, and we must be persuaded to it:
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but to see them, so as to giue ouer hoping in Gods mercy for their pardon,
but to see them, so as to give over hoping in God's mercy for their pardon,
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and labouring against them in his strength, because our often foyles and failings do make vs conclude, it is in vaine: this is no way allowable.
and labouring against them in his strength, Because our often foils and failings do make us conclude, it is in vain: this is no Way allowable.
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As good scald as burnt, the Prouer be saith:
As good scald as burned, the Prover be Says:
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As good not see our sinnes at all, as make so bad an vse of the sight of them.
As good not see our Sins At all, as make so bad an use of the sighed of them.
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But now, O all ye that are fruitfull branches, keepe fast your title and interest into that name,
But now, Oh all you that Are fruitful branches, keep fast your title and Interest into that name,
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and let not your many superfluities (so long as you finde them in pruning and cutting off) make you deeme your selues vncapable of that honour.
and let not your many superfluities (so long as you find them in pruning and cutting off) make you deem your selves uncapable of that honour.
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CHAP. XI. Containing the third poynt of doctrine, that God will prune the fruitfull branches: that is, helpe true Christians against their corruptions.CHAP. XI. Containing the third point of Doctrine, that God will prune the fruitful branches: that is, help true Christians against their corruptions.
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ANd that you may the better inioy, and not abuse this comfort, proceed we now to the third of those foure poynts which wee propounded to speake of:
ANd that you may the better enjoy, and not abuse this Comfort, proceed we now to the third of those foure points which we propounded to speak of:
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viz. Gods goodnesse in purging his seruants.viz. God's Goodness in purging his Servants.
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This pruning must needs import some act of God, which is the same to the soule of a Christian man, that cutting off the superfluities of the Vine-branches is to them;
This pruning must needs import Some act of God, which is the same to the soul of a Christian man, that cutting off the superfluities of the Vine-branches is to them;
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and this can be nothing else but the helping of them against their corruptions.
and this can be nothing Else but the helping of them against their corruptions.
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For looke what superfluity of leaues, twigs, or the like is to a branch, the same are corruptions of all sorts to the Christian man:
For look what superfluity of leaves, twigs, or the like is to a branch, the same Are corruptions of all sorts to the Christian man:
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and therefore pruning is the taking away, remouing, strengthening them against these corruptions.
and Therefore pruning is the taking away, removing, strengthening them against these corruptions.
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Know then for a surety, that as a good and husbandly Gardener wil take away from the Vine all out-shooting and ouer growing things, that might make it yeeld him lesse increase of Grapes:
Know then for a surety, that as a good and husbandly Gardener will take away from the Vine all outshooting and over growing things, that might make it yield him less increase of Grapes:
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so the Lord will lessen, weaken, redresse the disorders of all sorts that are in his seruants, euen their ignorance, their blindnesse, their pride, their passion, their selfe-loue, their worldly-mindednesse, and the like.
so the Lord will lessen, weaken, redress the disorders of all sorts that Are in his Servants, even their ignorance, their blindness, their pride, their passion, their Self-love, their Worldly-mindedness, and the like.
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The Lord is very carefull and ready to helpe his seruants against the sinnes of their hearts and liues,
The Lord is very careful and ready to help his Servants against the Sins of their hearts and lives,
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and against all the euill of their corrupted nature. The most High is a partner with a Christian in his combate against his lusts;
and against all the evil of their corrupted nature. The most High is a partner with a Christian in his combat against his Lustiest;
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yea the chiefe workman in this businesse of reforming what is amisse in him. He will bestow dressing on his sheepe, whiting on his linnen, weeding on his garden, and on his field.
yea the chief workman in this business of reforming what is amiss in him. He will bestow dressing on his sheep, whiting on his linen, weeding on his garden, and on his field.
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Those sinnes that are in the people of God, not raigning with their good liking,
Those Sins that Are in the people of God, not reigning with their good liking,
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but vsurping without their allowance, haue Gods holy eyes bent vpon them indeed, to obserue and take notice of them, not to hate the person in whom they be, (for he lookes vpon the person through Christ;
but usurping without their allowance, have God's holy eyes bent upon them indeed, to observe and take notice of them, not to hate the person in whom they be, (for he looks upon the person through christ;
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and as Paul saith, It is no longer they, but sinne in them:) but to helpe and assist the person against them,
and as Paul Says, It is no longer they, but sin in them:) but to help and assist the person against them,
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euen as a good and louing father obserues the spots of his childs face, to make him wash them off,
even as a good and loving father observes the spots of his child's face, to make him wash them off,
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and his scabs or itch, to prouide him a medicine:
and his scabs or itch, to provide him a medicine:
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or as a kind Chirurgion lookes on a sore, to search, and dresse, and heale it, not to kill the man for it.
or as a kind Chirurgeon looks on a soar, to search, and dress, and heal it, not to kill the man for it.
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As he that meeteth with an Apple rotten at core, though it look soundly on the outside, casts it away from him to the dunghill:
As he that meeteth with an Apple rotten At core, though it look soundly on the outside, Cast it away from him to the dunghill:
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so the Lord, meeting with those in whom sinne hath dominion, cuts them off, and reiects them vtterly:
so the Lord, meeting with those in whom sin hath dominion, cuts them off, and rejects them utterly:
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but as a man meeting with an Apple a little specked heere or there, pickes out that is naught, and pares and eates it:
but as a man meeting with an Apple a little specked Here or there, picks out that is nought, and pares and eats it:
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so the Lord finding men in whom sinne is dwelling in some degree, but is not predominant, pickes out that sinne,
so the Lord finding men in whom sin is Dwelling in Some degree, but is not predominant, picks out that sin,
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and preserues them for the vse of his glory. The Apostle saith, that God will tread Satan vnder our feet shortly;
and preserves them for the use of his glory. The Apostle Says, that God will tread Satan under our feet shortly;
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and it is out of question, that Satan can neuer be troden vnder foot, if sinne be not:
and it is out of question, that Satan can never be trodden under foot, if sin be not:
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yea sinne (saith the same Apostle) shall not haue dominion ouer your mortall bodies.
yea sin (Says the same Apostle) shall not have dominion over your Mortal bodies.
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Can wee desire a more expresse promise? The same thing we may note in the words of the Prophet:
Can we desire a more express promise? The same thing we may note in the words of the Prophet:
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I will take away the heart of stone out of your bodies, and giue you an heart of flesh. I will take away the heart of stone out of your bodies, and give you an heart of Flesh.
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And againe, I will deliuer you from all your vncleannesses.
And again, I will deliver you from all your Uncleannesses.
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We see the Lords intention plaine enough, hee will helpe his seruants not alone against one or two, but against all their filthinesses.
We see the lords intention plain enough, he will help his Servants not alone against one or two, but against all their filthinesses.
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So doth the Prophet Isaiah foretell, saying, The Lord shall wash away the filth of the daughter of Sion,
So does the Prophet Isaiah foretell, saying, The Lord shall wash away the filth of the daughter of Sion,
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and purge the blood of Ierusalem from the middest thereof, with the spirit of iudgement, and the spirit of burning. and purge the blood of Ierusalem from the midst thereof, with the Spirit of judgement, and the Spirit of burning.
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All these places put the truth of the poynt out of doubt;
All these places put the truth of the point out of doubt;
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and the reasons of it are as cleere as can be, not onely from the truth and power of God, (who is able abundantly to mortifie our sinnes,
and the Reasons of it Are as clear as can be, not only from the truth and power of God, (who is able abundantly to mortify our Sins,
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and hath told vs that hee is faithfull and true to forgiue vs our sinnes, and to cleanse vs from all vnrighteousnesse) but also from two other pertinent considerations;
and hath told us that he is faithful and true to forgive us our Sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness) but also from two other pertinent considerations;
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namely, first, that their need requireth it: secondly, that it standeth vpon his honour to performe it.
namely, First, that their need requires it: secondly, that it Stands upon his honour to perform it.
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For first, if the Lord their God should not vndertake the purging and cleansing of them, their sinnes would totally and finally preuaile against them,
For First, if the Lord their God should not undertake the purging and cleansing of them, their Sins would totally and finally prevail against them,
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and they could not possibly but perish.
and they could not possibly but perish.
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If a Garden be not timely weeded, it will quickly be so ouer-runne with weeds, that there will bee no place left for good and wholesome herbes and flowers to grow therein.
If a Garden be not timely weeded, it will quickly be so overrun with weeds, that there will be no place left for good and wholesome herbs and flowers to grow therein.
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If a dangerous fote bee not plaistered with conuenient salues, it will fester and rankle, and rot the ioynt, and bring death to the body wherein it bred:
If a dangerous foot be not plastered with convenient Salves, it will fester and rankle, and rot the joint, and bring death to the body wherein it bred:
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euen so would sinne also preuaile against the best of Gods seruants to their vtter destruction,
even so would sin also prevail against the best of God's Servants to their utter destruction,
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if hee himselfe did not ioyne to helpe them against it.
if he himself did not join to help them against it.
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For in truth, all their power, without the perpetuall assistance of his speciall grace, would bee to little purpose for the subduing thereof.
For in truth, all their power, without the perpetual assistance of his special grace, would be to little purpose for the subduing thereof.
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Either therefore the Lord must purge his people, or see them dye for euer, for want of purging.
Either Therefore the Lord must purge his people, or see them die for ever, for want of purging.
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This latter, his tender pity and fatherly compassion, his eternall, infinite, vnspeakable, free, and vnchangeable loue can neuer indure to see;
This latter, his tender pity and fatherly compassion, his Eternal, infinite, unspeakable, free, and unchangeable love can never endure to see;
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wherefore his wisedome, power and goodnesse will set themselues on worke to effect the former, euen to purge them that they may be saued.
Wherefore his Wisdom, power and Goodness will Set themselves on work to Effect the former, even to purge them that they may be saved.
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And that the rather, because in the second place, it much importeth his owne honour so to doe.
And that the rather, Because in the second place, it much imports his own honour so to do.
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For this is one of those wayes whereby hee is made glorious in all his Saints, For this is one of those ways whereby he is made glorious in all his Saints,
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for that his working in them is so miraculously effectuall, as to change blindnesse into sight, lamenesse into soundnesse, weaknesse into strength, and death into life.
for that his working in them is so miraculously effectual, as to change blindness into sighed, lameness into soundness, weakness into strength, and death into life.
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For as a Physiciā hauing vndertaken the cure of some desperat disease, wil not (for his credit) leaue it off bunglingly in the middest, halfe whole, halfe ill,
For as a physician having undertaken the cure of Some desperate disease, will not (for his credit) leave it off bunglingly in the midst, half Whole, half ill,
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but must perfectly consummate & accōplish it, to the totall strength of the member ill-affected,
but must perfectly consummate & accomplish it, to the total strength of the member ill-affected,
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and person diseased, because the glory of a Physiciā doth stand in the multitude of those whom he hath perfectly healed of grieuous maladies:
and person diseased, Because the glory of a physician does stand in the multitude of those whom he hath perfectly healed of grievous maladies:
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So the Lord of heauen and earth, hauing begun to heale the sicke, yea desperately sicke) soules of his poore afflicted and sinfull seruants, must euen goe thorow with that hard worke,
So the Lord of heaven and earth, having begun to heal the sick, yea desperately sick) Souls of his poor afflicted and sinful Servants, must even go thorough with that hard work,
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for his glory sake, that it may not be said, he laid the foundation, and was either so weak, that he could not,
for his glory sake, that it may not be said, he laid the Foundation, and was either so weak, that he could not,
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or so vnconstant, that he would not set vp the roofe, and he must winne to himselfe the glory of infinite power and skill in making them euery whit sound,
or so unconstant, that he would not Set up the roof, and he must win to himself the glory of infinite power and skill in making them every whit found,
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as our Sauiour speaketh of one whom himselfe had restored to bodily health.
as our Saviour speaks of one whom himself had restored to bodily health.
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It is his honour to shew himselfe strong in their weaknesse, true in their falshood, wise in their folly, good in their badnesse,
It is his honour to show himself strong in their weakness, true in their falsehood, wise in their folly, good in their badness,
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and fuller of excellent ability to redresse their euils, then they can be of euils that may need redressing;
and fuller of excellent ability to redress their evils, then they can be of evils that may need redressing;
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and the glory of glories that hee affecteth to haue in his Church, is this, that hee turneth Lions into Lambs, Woolues into Sheepe,
and the glory of Glories that he affects to have in his Church, is this, that he turns Lions into Lambs, Wolves into Sheep,
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and Beares into Kine, and Serpents into Sucklings, fooles into wise men, and sinners into Saints,
and Bears into Kine, and Serpents into Sucklings, Fools into wise men, and Sinners into Saints,
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so taking away the most mischieuous, violent, ouerbearing, and but by his strength vnsubduable corruptions of their nature, whom he sanctifieth by grace,
so taking away the most mischievous, violent, overbearing, and but by his strength vnsubduable corruptions of their nature, whom he Sanctifieth by grace,
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as that he worketh the quite contrary vertuous qualities in them.
as that he works the quite contrary virtuous qualities in them.
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CHAP. XII. Shewing the meanes and manner of the Lords pruning.CHAP. XII. Showing the means and manner of the lords pruning.
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NOw hauing sufficiently manifested the present poynt to be true, let vs, for the better cleering thereof,
NOw having sufficiently manifested the present point to be true, let us, for the better clearing thereof,
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and to make it more easily and plentifully vsefull, acquaint you with two necessary poynts about this pruning.
and to make it more Easily and plentifully useful, acquaint you with two necessary points about this pruning.
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First, by what meanes it is effected, and then in what manner.
First, by what means it is effected, and then in what manner.
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For the first, the meanes of purging are of two sorts, proper, (that are fit to bring forth that effect, of their owne nature) and accidentall, that doe not of their owne nature serue for so good a purpose,
For the First, the means of purging Are of two sorts, proper, (that Are fit to bring forth that Effect, of their own nature) and accidental, that do not of their own nature serve for so good a purpose,
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but by Gods wisedome and power are ouer-ruled to the helping forward thereof. The proper meanes are also of two kinds, principall, and instrumentall.
but by God's Wisdom and power Are overruled to the helping forward thereof. The proper means Are also of two Kinds, principal, and instrumental.
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The principall is the blessed Spirit of God, for that reason tearmed a Spirit of burning,
The principal is the blessed Spirit of God, for that reason termed a Spirit of burning,
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because it serueth to consume the corruptions out of our soules, as fire doth the drosse out of the metall.
Because it serveth to consume the corruptions out of our Souls, as fire does the dross out of the metal.
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The holy Ghost is giuen vnto them that beleeue, that they may mortifie the deeds of the flesh by the Spirit, which bestoweth his efficacie vpon them, in those spirituall ordinances of his that he hath appoynted:
The holy Ghost is given unto them that believe, that they may mortify the Deeds of the Flesh by the Spirit, which bestoweth his efficacy upon them, in those spiritual ordinances of his that he hath appointed:
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& they are then said to crucifie their lusts by the Spirit, when they doe carefully vse those spirituall weapons, wherewith the holy Ghost will neuer faile to cooperate.
& they Are then said to crucify their Lustiest by the Spirit, when they do carefully use those spiritual weapons, wherewith the holy Ghost will never fail to cooperate.
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And if there were not a supernaturall operation of the Spirit of Christ Iesus in vs, to heale and helpe vs against these euils, neuer should we, by all our owne indeuours, attaine any sound and thorow purging,
And if there were not a supernatural operation of the Spirit of christ Iesus in us, to heal and help us against these evils, never should we, by all our own endeavours, attain any found and thorough purging,
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but alone a slight and superficiall washing of the outside.
but alone a slight and superficial washing of the outside.
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And it is of great importance for vs to vnderstand, that the holy Ghost is the chiefe worker in this worke, without whom it would neuer succeed happily,
And it is of great importance for us to understand, that the holy Ghost is the chief worker in this work, without whom it would never succeed happily,
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though we should labour therein with all our might, both that we may be able with a more abundant thankfulnesse to acknowledge his care of vs,
though we should labour therein with all our might, both that we may be able with a more abundant thankfulness to acknowledge his care of us,
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and loue to vs in so great and beneficiall a seruice, giuing away the whole praise from our selues to him;
and love to us in so great and beneficial a service, giving away the Whole praise from our selves to him;
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and also that wee may bee ready with more humble carefulnesse to receiue and yeeld our selues vp vnto this heauenly worke of his, which can by no meanes be hindred or interrupted,
and also that we may be ready with more humble carefulness to receive and yield our selves up unto this heavenly work of his, which can by no means be hindered or interrupted,
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but by our not regarding, or not submitting our soules vnto it. Wee must be strong in Christ Iesus, and in the power of his might.
but by our not regarding, or not submitting our Souls unto it. we must be strong in christ Iesus, and in the power of his might.
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His Spirit must cloath vs, and come vpon vs;
His Spirit must cloth us, and come upon us;
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through him we must doe valiantly in this spirituall warfare, and he must tread downe those lusts that rise vp against vs:
through him we must do valiantly in this spiritual warfare, and he must tread down those Lustiest that rise up against us:
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But this Spirit worketh in, and by an excellent instrument, the Word of God, the Law and Gospell read, preached, heard, meditated vpon, which therfore we tearme an instrumentall cause of our purging.
But this Spirit works in, and by an excellent Instrument, the Word of God, the Law and Gospel read, preached, herd, meditated upon, which Therefore we term an instrumental cause of our purging.
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For when as a Christian man doth exercise himselfe in the Word, as for example, by comming to heare it preached, the Spirit of God doth then worke withall, to make those speeches effectuall, stirring vp,
For when as a Christian man does exercise himself in the Word, as for Exampl, by coming to hear it preached, the Spirit of God does then work withal, to make those Speeches effectual, stirring up,
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and inclining his heart to marke and obserue the corruptions that are discouered vnto him, and so to heed the words as to be moued by them.
and inclining his heart to mark and observe the corruptions that Are discovered unto him, and so to heed the words as to be moved by them.
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So we reade, that God cleansed Dauid from his impenitent continuance in his foule sinnes, by the wholesome reproofe of Nathan the Prophet.
So we read, that God cleansed David from his impenitent Continuance in his foul Sins, by the wholesome reproof of Nathan the Prophet.
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And now are you clean, saith our Sauiour anon after the text, by the word that I haue spoken vnto you.
And now Are you clean, Says our Saviour anon After the text, by the word that I have spoken unto you.
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And as all the exhortations and admonitions of the Word of God doe serue to rub off the rust from the soules of his people:
And as all the exhortations and admonitions of the Word of God do serve to rub off the rust from the Souls of his people:
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so chiefly the doctrine of the Gospell, by vertue of the blood of Christ which it offereth and giueth vnto them, is a most cleansing doctrine.
so chiefly the Doctrine of the Gospel, by virtue of the blood of christ which it Offereth and gives unto them, is a most cleansing Doctrine.
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This leaueth in the will of the truly iustified man, such a deepe impression of the bitter death of Christ for sinne,
This Leaveth in the will of the truly justified man, such a deep impression of the bitter death of christ for sin,
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as worketh in it a loathing detestation of sinne, and maketh it to turne it selfe away from a thing so abominably euill.
as works in it a loathing detestation of sin, and makes it to turn it self away from a thing so abominably evil.
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And this is to crucifie our sinnes vpon the Crosse of Christ, when the consideration of the extreme foulenesse,
And this is to crucify our Sins upon the Cross of christ, when the consideration of the extreme foulness,
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and vnvtterable odiousnesse of sinne (which is cleerly manifested in the sufferings of our Lord for it) and of the most excellent beauty and brightnesse of the tender mercy and kindnesse of God shining forth in the same passion, is so seriously receiued,
and unutterable odiousness of sin (which is clearly manifested in the sufferings of our Lord for it) and of the most excellent beauty and brightness of the tender mercy and kindness of God shining forth in the same passion, is so seriously received,
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and doth so deeply sinke into the very heart-root of a man, that it mightily draweth him to set downe and inact this conclusion in himselfe of sinning no more.
and does so deeply sink into the very heartroot of a man, that it mightily draws him to Set down and enact this conclusion in himself of sinning no more.
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In this meaning it is said, that faith purifieth the heart, and that hauing this hope, wee purge our selues, as Christ is pure:
In this meaning it is said, that faith Purifieth the heart, and that having this hope, we purge our selves, as christ is pure:
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and therefore the Word of God, chiefly the Gospell, being applyed to the working and increasing of our faith and hope, becomes a blessed instrument of our purging.
and Therefore the Word of God, chiefly the Gospel, being applied to the working and increasing of our faith and hope, becomes a blessed Instrument of our purging.
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And with these proper and naturall meanes, are vsed also certaine accidentall meanes that are made so beyond their owne nature.
And with these proper and natural means, Are used also certain accidental means that Are made so beyond their own nature.
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These are chiefly three, Afflictions, Tentations, and falls into sinne; for euen by poyson, oftentimes is poyson cured, and by iron is iron driuen out.
These Are chiefly three, Afflictions, Tentations, and falls into sin; for even by poison, oftentimes is poison cured, and by iron is iron driven out.
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For the first, the seruants of God are, and must often be chastised, that they may be whited.
For the First, the Servants of God Are, and must often be chastised, that they may be whited.
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These corrections are fit to stirre vp sorrow in those to whom they befall;
These corrections Are fit to stir up sorrow in those to whom they befall;
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which sorrow, by grace, is turned into godly sorrow, the most effectuall corrosiue to eate out the dead flesh of the soule,
which sorrow, by grace, is turned into godly sorrow, the most effectual corrosive to eat out the dead Flesh of the soul,
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and so the fruit of them is, as the Prophet speaketh, the taking away of sinne.
and so the fruit of them is, as the Prophet speaks, the taking away of sin.
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Afflictions make vs to feele the dangerousnesse of sinne: they testifie Gods dislike of wickednesse; they manifest our owne frailty and basenesse;
Afflictions make us to feel the dangerousness of sin: they testify God's dislike of wickedness; they manifest our own frailty and baseness;
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they conuince vs of the vanity of the world;
they convince us of the vanity of the world;
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they pull downe the pride of our stomacke, so eating out the proud flesh that growes within vs, that the medicine of the Word may come neere the sore; they quicken vs to prayer;
they pull down the pride of our stomach, so eating out the proud Flesh that grows within us, that the medicine of the Word may come near the soar; they quicken us to prayer;
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they driue vs to examine our selues, and inforce vs to consider of our wayes, that at last wee may be able to professe with the Prophet, Before I was afflicted, I went astray,
they driven us to examine our selves, and enforce us to Consider of our ways, that At last we may be able to profess with the Prophet, Before I was afflicted, I went astray,
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but now I keepe thy righteous iudgements. There is scarce any thing more needfull for Gods children, then these Fatherly chastisements:but now I keep thy righteous Judgments. There is scarce any thing more needful for God's children, then these Fatherly chastisements:
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they doe breake open the heart, to make a free passage for the Spirit of God to enter in at.
they do break open the heart, to make a free passage for the Spirit of God to enter in At.
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They doe plough vp the heart, to make it capable of the seed of life, the holy doctrine of the Word of God that is spoken to them.
They do plough up the heart, to make it capable of the seed of life, the holy Doctrine of the Word of God that is spoken to them.
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In prosperity, many times, the soule is dull of hearing, and scorneth to bee reproued:
In Prosperity, many times, the soul is dull of hearing, and scorneth to be reproved:
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It is sated with outward contents, and takes no delight in remembring the death and blood-shedding of Iesus Christ:
It is sated with outward contents, and Takes no delight in remembering the death and bloodshedding of Iesus christ:
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It taketh pleasure in vanity, and cannot haue while to thinke of things spirituall and most profitable.
It Takes pleasure in vanity, and cannot have while to think of things spiritual and most profitable.
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But afflictions awaken the heart out of the deepe sleepe of security:
But afflictions awaken the heart out of the deep sleep of security:
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they distaste the sweet meates of the world, and bore the eare, and couer the pride of heart,
they distaste the sweet Meats of the world, and boar the ear, and cover the pride of heart,
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and make a man, in whom the Spirit of God is, to hearken and attend vnto the motions of the Word, and of the Spirit.
and make a man, in whom the Spirit of God is, to harken and attend unto the motions of the Word, and of the Spirit.
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The truth is, that afflictions, of themselues, and in their owne nature, as being fruits of sinne and euill, are not of this force to purge the heart,
The truth is, that afflictions, of themselves, and in their own nature, as being fruits of sin and evil, Are not of this force to purge the heart,
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but through the wisedome of him that is able to turne all things to the best,
but through the Wisdom of him that is able to turn all things to the best,
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and by the working of the Spirit, which taketh aduantage of all seasons and opportunities, they doe become most happy instruments of our cleansing:
and by the working of the Spirit, which Takes advantage of all seasons and opportunities, they do become most happy Instruments of our cleansing:
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and there is scarce any one of all the Saints of God, but may from his owne experience affirme, that it hath been a great part of his happinesse, to take and drinke these potions from the hand of his wise and louing Father:
and there is scarce any one of all the Saints of God, but may from his own experience affirm, that it hath been a great part of his happiness, to take and drink these potions from the hand of his wise and loving Father:
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for they haue purged out of his soule those noysome, and euill humours, which would otherwise haue made him little lesse then deadly and desperately sicke.
for they have purged out of his soul those noisome, and evil humours, which would otherwise have made him little less then deadly and desperately sick.
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But moreouer, the Lord doth make the diuell himselfe an vnwilling instrument of pruning his seruants, by meanes of those fierce tentations wherewith hee doth mightily assault them.
But moreover, the Lord does make the Devil himself an unwilling Instrument of pruning his Servants, by means of those fierce tentations wherewith he does mightily assault them.
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Euen Satans violent buffettings are, by Gods goodnesse, turned into most excellent purgations.
Eve Satan violent buffetings Are, by God's Goodness, turned into most excellent purgations.
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When the diuell is let loose vpon a Christian man, (as the shepheards dog vpon the sheepe) and with fury and craft striues to bring him to vtter despaire, making him beleeue, that the very pit of hell it selfe stands gaping before him, ready to swallow him vp;
When the Devil is let lose upon a Christian man, (as the shepherds dog upon the sheep) and with fury and craft strives to bring him to utter despair, making him believe, that the very pit of hell it self Stands gaping before him, ready to swallow him up;
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or when he doth worke mightily vpon his sinfull affections, with a kind of excessiue violence, haling him to the practice of those detestable sinnes which his soule hateth,
or when he does work mightily upon his sinful affections, with a kind of excessive violence, haling him to the practice of those detestable Sins which his soul hates,
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and making none end to lye at him with vncessant and vehement sollicitations to commit such and such foule deeds:
and making none end to lie At him with uncessant and vehement solicitations to commit such and such foul Deeds:
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Oh this cuts, this woundeth, this vexeth and tormenteth; this sets them on praying, on weeping, on crying, on bleeding;
O this cuts, this wounds, this vexes and torments; this sets them on praying, on weeping, on crying, on bleeding;
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this doth so shame him and disgrace him to himselfe;
this does so shame him and disgrace him to himself;
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this makes him so farre out of loue and conceit with himselfe, and so extremely vile and odious in his owne eyes, that he thinkes no name nor vsage bad enough for himselfe;
this makes him so Far out of love and conceit with himself, and so extremely vile and odious in his own eyes, that he thinks no name nor usage bad enough for himself;
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this also maketh him, with a blushing and confounded face, and with a most deiected and a broken spirit, to runne and cry vnto the Lord his God for helpe and strength.
this also makes him, with a blushing and confounded face, and with a most dejected and a broken Spirit, to run and cry unto the Lord his God for help and strength.
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Thus the more Satan striueth to stirre corruption, the better it is purged, (for stirred it must bee,
Thus the more Satan strives to stir corruption, the better it is purged, (for stirred it must be,
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before it can bee purged) and by his tentations being brought to see and feele a number of corruptions, which else we would neuer see and feele;
before it can be purged) and by his tentations being brought to see and feel a number of corruptions, which Else we would never see and feel;
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wee finde his sinfull malice, by Gods goodnesse, made an excellent furtherance to our cleansing of our selues.
we find his sinful malice, by God's Goodness, made an excellent furtherance to our cleansing of our selves.
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And not onely so, but in the third and last place, our owne sinnes, faults and slips, doe become instruments of our making cleane from sinne,
And not only so, but in the third and last place, our own Sins, Faults and slips, do become Instruments of our making clean from sin,
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euen as a man doth better scowre his foule hands, hauing first smeared them with some foule thing that helpeth more to rub off the foulenes that cleaueth fast vnto the skinne:
even as a man does better scour his foul hands, having First smeared them with Some foul thing that Helpeth more to rub off the foulness that cleaveth fast unto the skin:
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not that the Children doe, or may at any time of purpose commit sinne to this end, (for it is quite besides,
not that the Children do, or may At any time of purpose commit sin to this end, (for it is quite beside,
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and against the nature of them to bring forth this effect;
and against the nature of them to bring forth this Effect;
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yea euery sinne is apt to leaue, as a filthy spot behind the committing of it, a greater pronenesse to commit it then before) but that the Lord doth please diuers times to giue them ouer to be foyled of their owne sinfull lusts, that by smarting for them, they may bee more humbled vnder them,
yea every sin is apt to leave, as a filthy spot behind the committing of it, a greater proneness to commit it then before) but that the Lord does please diverse times to give them over to be foiled of their own sinful Lustiest, that by smarting for them, they may be more humbled under them,
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and made more carefull to see and resist them afterwards.
and made more careful to see and resist them afterwards.
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Thus Peters fall before the high Priests seruants, was a meanes to make him a better, (that is to say, a more humble and selfe-contemning man) for his whole life after;
Thus Peter's fallen before the high Priests Servants, was a means to make him a better, (that is to say, a more humble and selfe-contemning man) for his Whole life After;
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and in a sence a man may well tearme it, an happy fault for him.
and in a sense a man may well term it, an happy fault for him.
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And so the Prophet Dauids hainous and presumptuous sinne did excellently prune him, by helping to abate that conceit of himselfe, which the great prosperity of a rich and flourishing kingdome had wrought in him.
And so the Prophet David heinous and presumptuous sin did excellently prune him, by helping to abate that conceit of himself, which the great Prosperity of a rich and flourishing Kingdom had wrought in him.
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So wee may say of many a Christian man, that hee would neuer haue been good,
So we may say of many a Christian man, that he would never have been good,
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if some of his actions had not been starke naught;
if Some of his actions had not been stark nought;
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and had not the Lord giuen him ouer to the committing of such and such grosse sinnes, hee would neuer, to any purpose, haue been conuinced of sinne,
and had not the Lord given him over to the committing of such and such gross Sins, he would never, to any purpose, have been convinced of sin,
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and so neuer haue been cleansed of it.
and so never have been cleansed of it.
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Wee thinke not our selues subiect to all manner of euils, we make no great matter of the lower degrees of sinne,
we think not our selves Subject to all manner of evils, we make no great matter of the lower Degrees of sin,
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and so grow slithy, and fashionable, and dead in our confessions, because we thinke wee haue nothing worth speaking of, to reckon for before the Lord.
and so grow slithy, and fashionable, and dead in our confessions, Because we think we have nothing worth speaking of, to reckon for before the Lord.
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Hence the Lord is prouoked to giue vs vp vnto our selues, that by some notable foyle,
Hence the Lord is provoked to give us up unto our selves, that by Some notable foil,
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or soyles, we may be made to know what is in vs, and so be inforced to set about the cleansing of our selues, with much more care and earnestnesse then otherwise we would haue done.
or soils, we may be made to know what is in us, and so be enforced to Set about the cleansing of our selves, with much more care and earnestness then otherwise we would have done.
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So haue you heard the Lords meanes of purging. Know also the manner of doing it:
So have you herd the lords means of purging. Know also the manner of doing it:
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and that is to bee conceiued of thus: First, he doth it by degrees; secondly, by making a mans selfe a voluntary worker of it. and that is to be conceived of thus: First, he does it by Degrees; secondly, by making a men self a voluntary worker of it.
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The Lord doth at once, in one act within himselfe, iustifie perfectly each beleeuer, fully acquitting him of all sinne whatsoeuer, through the imputation of Christs perfect righteousnes vnto him,
The Lord does At once, in one act within himself, justify perfectly each believer, Fully acquitting him of all sin whatsoever, through the imputation of Christ perfect righteousness unto him,
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though this bee manifested vnto his soule by degrees, as he doth particularly seeke the sight of it, vpon occasion of his particular sinnes:
though this be manifested unto his soul by Degrees, as he does particularly seek the sighed of it, upon occasion of his particular Sins:
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but sanctification is not wrought in an instant;
but sanctification is not wrought in an instant;
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yea, it is effected by little and little, some now, some then, as a sore is healed by laying on of one plaister to day, which draweth out some corruption,
yea, it is effected by little and little, Some now, Some then, as a soar is healed by laying on of one plaster to day, which draws out Some corruption,
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and makes the wound or vlcer lesse filthy, and another to morrow, another next day, wherby it groweth lesse and lesse filthy,
and makes the wound or ulcer less filthy, and Another to morrow, Another next day, whereby it grows less and less filthy,
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and lesse deep, and lesse wide.
and less deep, and less wide.
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For indeed, such an extreme change from the vtter foulenesse of corrupted nature, to perfect holinesse, cannot possibly bee wrought in an instant,
For indeed, such an extreme change from the utter foulness of corrupted nature, to perfect holiness, cannot possibly be wrought in an instant,
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vnlesse the Lord himselfe should please euen immediately, and more then miraculously to worke it, which it seemeth not good vnto him to doe.
unless the Lord himself should please even immediately, and more then miraculously to work it, which it seems not good unto him to do.
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Hence it is, that hauing ordained to purge vs by meanes, (and namely those that you heard of before) hee performeth it in such manner as sorteth to the nature of the meanes;
Hence it is, that having ordained to purge us by means, (and namely those that you herd of before) he Performeth it in such manner as sorts to the nature of the means;
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alone this is to bee noted, that still the change of Gods seruants from sinne to holinesse, is made more apparant, by making the corruptions more felt,
alone this is to be noted, that still the change of God's Servants from sin to holiness, is made more apparent, by making the corruptions more felt,
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as they be more healed, contrary to that which falleth out in bodily sores.
as they be more healed, contrary to that which falls out in bodily sores.
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For if a mans hand bee wounded, the neerer it is to healing, the lesse paine he feeles with it,
For if a men hand be wounded, the nearer it is to healing, the less pain he feels with it,
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and the lesse troublesome it is to him: but if the soule bee wounded with any corruption;
and the less troublesome it is to him: but if the soul be wounded with any corruption;
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for example, with pride, or worldlinesse, or the like, the more it is cleansed from him,
for Exampl, with pride, or worldliness, or the like, the more it is cleansed from him,
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and the lesser degrees of it remaine in him, the more troublesome and offensiue will those remnants proue vnto his soule,
and the lesser Degrees of it remain in him, the more troublesome and offensive will those remnants prove unto his soul,
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so that the little pride and worldlinesse that remaineth behind vnhealed, will vex him more then the greater quantity of those vices did when they were lesse healed.
so that the little pride and worldliness that remains behind unhealed, will vex him more then the greater quantity of those vices did when they were less healed.
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Euermore sinnes prooue most tedious and cumbersome, when a man hath attained a greater perfection of strength against them.
Evermore Sins prove most tedious and cumbersome, when a man hath attained a greater perfection of strength against them.
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For the soule, the more holy it is, the more it hateth vnholinesse, and the more sensible it must needs be of the thing that it more hateth.
For the soul, the more holy it is, the more it hates unholiness, and the more sensible it must needs be of the thing that it more hates.
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A man in his vtter vnregeneracy is dead in sinne, so that he doth not feele it at all to bee burthensome vnto him;
A man in his utter unregeneracy is dead in sin, so that he does not feel it At all to be burdensome unto him;
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but when grace comes in small degrees, it begins to be felt, and the more mighty grace growes, the more it is felt, till at last, in that measure of perfection that is in this life attainable, the smallest imperfections are more discontentfull,
but when grace comes in small Degrees, it begins to be felt, and the more mighty grace grows, the more it is felt, till At last, in that measure of perfection that is in this life attainable, the Smallest imperfections Are more discontentfull,
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and breed more anguish, then at first the greatest did.
and breed more anguish, then At First the greatest did.
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Hell, and death, and the punishment of sinne is more bitter to Gods seruants in their weaker estate;
Hell, and death, and the punishment of sin is more bitter to God's Servants in their Weaker estate;
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but sinnes, and disorders, and corruptions are most bitter, as they grow most confirmed in spirituall strength.
but Sins, and disorders, and corruptions Are most bitter, as they grow most confirmed in spiritual strength.
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But as this helpe against sinne doth come by small degrees, so likewise it commeth vnto them by a sweet and gentle manner of working, God drawing and alluring their wills,
But as this help against sin does come by small Degrees, so likewise it comes unto them by a sweet and gentle manner of working, God drawing and alluring their wills,
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and mouing them to become willing instruments of purging themselues, according to the words of the Prophet, Wash you, make you cleane:
and moving them to become willing Instruments of purging themselves, according to the words of the Prophet, Wash you, make you clean:
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and againe, Wash thine heart, O Ierusalem: and againe, Make you a new heart: and so faith Saint Iohn, Hee that hath this hope, purgeth himselfe.
and again, Wash thine heart, Oh Ierusalem: and again, Make you a new heart: and so faith Saint John, He that hath this hope, Purgeth himself.
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The Lord doth not make a Christian man good, as it were, in despight of his heart,
The Lord does not make a Christian man good, as it were, in despite of his heart,
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and whether he will or no, but doth worke in him a desire of goodnesse,
and whither he will or no, but does work in him a desire of Goodness,
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and inclineth his will to wish and pursue it, and stirreth vp in him a detestation of sinne,
and Inclineth his will to wish and pursue it, and stirs up in him a detestation of sin,
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and turneth away his will from it, and so is he a fellow-worker with God to his owne cleansing,
and turns away his will from it, and so is he a Fellow-worker with God to his own cleansing,
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when the Lord hath once breathed the breath of a new life in him.
when the Lord hath once breathed the breath of a new life in him.
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By his owne crying, striuing, labouring, praying, resoluing, resisting, opposing, hee gets the victory against his sinnes,
By his own crying, striving, labouring, praying, resolving, resisting, opposing, he gets the victory against his Sins,
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and becomes more then a conquerour.
and becomes more then a conqueror.
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The Lord will not beate downe the sinnes of his people, as sometimes he did the Canaanites with hailestones, without any helpe of their owne, that they should, without fighting, come after alone to the spoyle:
The Lord will not beat down the Sins of his people, as sometime he did the Canaanites with hailstones, without any help of their own, that they should, without fighting, come After alone to the spoil:
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but they must fight against their fleshly lusts, and must worke with God, as it is said that Ionathan did,
but they must fight against their fleshly Lustiest, and must work with God, as it is said that Ionathan did,
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and so God doth subdue their enemies vnder them, by working in them a resolution, care and indeuour to vanquish them,
and so God does subdue their enemies under them, by working in them a resolution, care and endeavour to vanquish them,
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and stirring them vp to meditate, pray, cry, and vse the spirituall weapons of this holy warfare.
and stirring them up to meditate, pray, cry, and use the spiritual weapons of this holy warfare.
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And thus doth the Lord purge the branches in this Vine. Now hauing sufficiently proued and cleered the poynt, we must make some vse of it.
And thus does the Lord purge the branches in this Vine. Now having sufficiently proved and cleared the point, we must make Some use of it.
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CHAP. XIII. The first vse of the poynt, to shew their misery that are not pruned.CHAP. XIII. The First use of the point, to show their misery that Are not pruned.
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FIrst, this poynt doth euidently difcouer the wretchednesse of those men that finde no pruning, no growth of mortification at all, none abatement of their corruptions, no diminishing of their carnall lusts and disordered affections:
First, this point does evidently difcouer the wretchedness of those men that find no pruning, no growth of mortification At all, none abatement of their corruptions, no diminishing of their carnal Lustiest and disordered affections:
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but after much hearing of the Word of God, and a long formality of Religion, they remaine still as wrathfull and impatient,
but After much hearing of the Word of God, and a long formality of Religion, they remain still as wrathful and impatient,
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as lustfull and vncleane, as worldly and vniust, as voluptuous as vaine glorious, and in other things as much disordered as euer they were.
as lustful and unclean, as worldly and unjust, as voluptuous as vain glorious, and in other things as much disordered as ever they were.
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The Lord hath come neere them in his Word, it hath not purged them;
The Lord hath come near them in his Word, it hath not purged them;
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he hath come neere them in afflictions, and loe, their drosse will not bee melted from them:
he hath come near them in afflictions, and lo, their dross will not be melted from them:
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nay, their sinnes seeme to waxe stronger and stronger, and their corruptions grow euery day more heady and violent then other,
nay, their Sins seem to wax Stronger and Stronger, and their corruptions grow every day more heady and violent then other,
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and yet they see not this impairing of their soules, with griefe and shame of heart,
and yet they see not this impairing of their Souls, with grief and shame of heart,
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but rest themselues well satisfied in so miserable an estate.
but rest themselves well satisfied in so miserable an estate.
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Brethren, there are not a few people inhabiting vnder the roofe of Gods House the Church, with whom it fareth directly in this manner that I haue described, to whom wee haue a dismall tidings to deliuer, and that is this;
Brothers, there Are not a few people inhabiting under the roof of God's House the Church, with whom it fareth directly in this manner that I have described, to whom we have a dismal tidings to deliver, and that is this;
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that they bee not fruitfull branches in Christ, because they want that which our Sauiour Christ affirmes, that euery true branch obtaineth.
that they bee not fruitful branches in christ, Because they want that which our Saviour christ affirms, that every true branch obtaineth.
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Whatsoeuer person he is, that liueth a reputed member of the Church, frequenteth the ordinances of God, meeteth with diuers sorrowes and calamities,
Whatsoever person he is, that lives a reputed member of the Church, frequenteth the ordinances of God, meeteth with diverse sorrows and calamities,
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and thus hath a long while continued, and yet seeth no more sinne in himselfe then before, is no more troubled at his sinne then at first, gets no more power against his sinne then at the beginning,
and thus hath a long while continued, and yet sees no more sin in himself then before, is no more troubled At his sin then At First, gets no more power against his sin then At the beginning,
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but goes along still in a kind of settled ciuility of liuing to men-ward, and there resteth himselfe,
but Goes along still in a kind of settled civility of living to Menward, and there rests himself,
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neither perceiuing, nor greatly caring to perceiue any healing of priuie pride, of secret guile, of deadnesse and coldnesse of spirit, of vnbeliefe, of the loue of earthly things, of wrath, of reuengefulnesse, of other naughty lusts of his euill heart:
neither perceiving, nor greatly caring to perceive any healing of privy pride, of secret guile, of deadness and coldness of Spirit, of unbelief, of the love of earthly things, of wrath, of revengefulness, of other naughty Lustiest of his evil heart:
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let this man come hither, and out of this text of Scripture truly interpreted, truly applyed, collect and gather a most fearefull conclusion against his owne soule, in this wise:
let this man come hither, and out of this text of Scripture truly interpreted, truly applied, collect and gather a most fearful conclusion against his own soul, in this wise:
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Euery fruitfull branch in the Vine, that is, euery true member of Christ, euery sound-hearted Christian is purged, that is, healed and cleansed of the sinfulnesse and corruptions of his heart and life:
Every fruitful branch in the Vine, that is, every true member of christ, every soundhearted Christian is purged, that is, healed and cleansed of the sinfulness and corruptions of his heart and life:
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but I, though I haue beene trained vp in the bosome of the Church, and inioyed all Gods ordinances,
but I, though I have been trained up in the bosom of the Church, and enjoyed all God's ordinances,
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and haue also tasted of some sowrenesse too in my dayes, which should haue helped to my reformation, haue found no purging nor cleansing, am no whit helped against my sinnes of all sorts;
and have also tasted of Some courness too in my days, which should have helped to my Reformation, have found no purging nor cleansing, am no whit helped against my Sins of all sorts;
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wherefore I am not a fruitfull branch, I am not a true member of Christ, I am no sound-hearted Christian.
Wherefore I am not a fruitful branch, I am not a true member of christ, I am no soundhearted Christian.
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Is not this a sound, certaine, and infallible conclusion, that is so directly, plainly and truly inferred out of the words of our Sauiour? And how then can you flatter your selues in vaine, O all yee that are not cleansed of your iniquities? How can you make your selues beleeue you are good Christians? how can you promise to your selues remission of sinnes and saluation,
Is not this a found, certain, and infallible conclusion, that is so directly, plainly and truly inferred out of the words of our Saviour? And how then can you flatter your selves in vain, Oh all ye that Are not cleansed of your iniquities? How can you make your selves believe you Are good Christians? how can you promise to your selves remission of Sins and salvation,
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and all other priuiledges of true Christians, and inioy a kind of false content in a false hope of finding fauour with God? Doubtlesse it is true that Salomon saith, There is a generation that are cleane in their owne eyes,
and all other privileges of true Christians, and enjoy a kind of false content in a false hope of finding favour with God? Doubtless it is true that Solomon Says, There is a generation that Are clean in their own eyes,
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and yet are not purged from their filthinesse. and yet Are not purged from their filthiness.
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These persons that haue no pruning, feele no need of pruning, and are most apt to brag of cleannesse, by how much they are more vnclensed.
These Persons that have no pruning, feel no need of pruning, and Are most apt to brag of cleanness, by how much they Are more uncleansed.
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But miserable is that man, whose best remedy against misery is this, that he will not see it.
But miserable is that man, whose best remedy against misery is this, that he will not see it.
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I pray you therefore, if you bee branches destitute of pruning, that you would not suffer your selfe-loue to hinder you from taking notice of your vncleansednesse,
I pray you Therefore, if you be branches destitute of pruning, that you would not suffer your Self-love to hinder you from taking notice of your vncleansednesse,
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nor from a serious consideration of your misery following thence, in that it is most certainly concluded from this Scripture, that you be but Hypocrites at the best.
nor from a serious consideration of your misery following thence, in that it is most Certainly concluded from this Scripture, that you be but Hypocrites At the best.
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And yet let not my weak Christian misconceiue this poynt to his owne needlesse and causelesse vexation, concluding against himselfe, that if that be no true branch which wanteth pruning,
And yet let not my weak Christian misconceive this point to his own needless and causeless vexation, concluding against himself, that if that be not true branch which Wants pruning,
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then himselfe is doubtlesse in an hard case:
then himself is doubtless in an hard case:
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for alacke, diuers of his corruptions are so far from being purged from him, that they doe rather gather strength,
for alack, diverse of his corruptions Are so Far from being purged from him, that they do rather gather strength,
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and preuaile more and more within him.
and prevail more and more within him.
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For doubtlesse it may befall euen a true sanctified man, to haue some sinnes more violent and headstrong in him,
For doubtless it may befall even a true sanctified man, to have Some Sins more violent and headstrong in him,
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after that hee hath a long time continued in the profession of Christian Religion, then they were at the first,
After that he hath a long time continued in the profession of Christian Religion, then they were At the First,
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and the corruptions of his heart in some kind may discouer themselues by much and often breaking foorth, which informer time he was better able to keep,
and the corruptions of his heart in Some kind may discover themselves by much and often breaking forth, which informer time he was better able to keep,
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as wee know it by record of holy writ, to haue falne out to Dauid, Asa, and other of Gods faithfull children.
as we know it by record of holy writ, to have fallen out to David, Asa, and other of God's faithful children.
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Farre be it therefore from the heart of a Christian, to conclude he hath no soundnesse,
far be it Therefore from the heart of a Christian, to conclude he hath no soundness,
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because hee findes some one or other disorder rather grow more mighty in him.
Because he finds Some one or other disorder rather grow more mighty in him.
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This may be, and yet he inioy the benefit of pruning, which God performeth to all true branches:
This may be, and yet he enjoy the benefit of pruning, which God Performeth to all true branches:
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if hee see and feele the working of this corruption whatsoeuer, if he lament it,
if he see and feel the working of this corruption whatsoever, if he lament it,
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if he continue to striue against, and become vile in his owne eyes because of it, this sin doth not rule in him;
if he continue to strive against, and become vile in his own eyes Because of it, this since does not Rule in him;
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and this is the very pruning promised, which shall at length so far preuaile, till that he himselfe doe perceiue a very sensible conquest ouer this lust.
and this is the very pruning promised, which shall At length so Far prevail, till that he himself do perceive a very sensible conquest over this lust.
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So long then as sinnes in generall doe decay, and that one sinne that lifteth vp it selfe more then before, is seene, lamented, resisted, a man may,
So long then as Sins in general do decay, and that one sin that lifts up it self more then before, is seen, lamented, resisted, a man may,
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and must account himselfe a liuing branch.
and must account himself a living branch.
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But the men whom I condemned as Hypocrites and dry branches, are those, which satisfying themselues in a formall performance of outward exercises of piety, are quite destitute of the efficacy of them,
But the men whom I condemned as Hypocrites and dry branches, Are those, which satisfying themselves in a formal performance of outward exercises of piety, Are quite destitute of the efficacy of them,
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for the subduing of sinne, so that further then credit and naturall respects do sway with them, they follow any sinfull lust of their hearts,
for the subduing of sin, so that further then credit and natural respects do sway with them, they follow any sinful lust of their hearts,
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and yet feele not their misery in that behalfe, but applaud themselues in their estate, all the while that they are free from such grosse practices as would cast them into reproch and obloquie amongst men.
and yet feel not their misery in that behalf, but applaud themselves in their estate, all the while that they Are free from such gross practices as would cast them into reproach and obloquy among men.
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A man professing Religion, and being thus vncleansed of his filthinesse, is sure no better then a withering branch, which yet these kind of men will scarce euer be made to confesse.
A man professing Religion, and being thus uncleansed of his filthiness, is sure no better then a withering branch, which yet these kind of men will scarce ever be made to confess.
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Wherefore leauing them, wee will make a second vse of the poynt, to comfort all Gods Saints, that if they will not deny the good worke of Gods grace in them, must needs confesse, that the Lord hath mercifully vouchsafed to prune them.
Wherefore leaving them, we will make a second use of the point, to Comfort all God's Saints, that if they will not deny the good work of God's grace in them, must needs confess, that the Lord hath mercifully vouchsafed to prune them.
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CHAP. XIIII. The second vse of the poynt, to comfort them that are pruned. HEarken therefore, all ye seruants of God, whom hee hath pleased to purge and cleanse, CHAP. XIIII. The second use of the point, to Comfort them that Are pruned. Harken Therefore, all you Servants of God, whom he hath pleased to purge and cleanse,
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and whiten, whose corruptions hee hath much abated and subdued:
and whiten, whose corruptions he hath much abated and subdued:
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hearken you, I say, and accept of that portion of comfort which the Lord doth allot you.
harken you, I say, and accept of that portion of Comfort which the Lord does allot you.
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Doe you not finde in your selues that selfe-same operation of God, which our Sauiour heere doth appropriate to liuing branches? why then, collect a ioyfull assurance to your selues, that you are indeed true members of Christ, seeing that the Lord hath pleased to make you knowne for such, by doing that for you, which hee doth performe for all true Christians, and onely for them.
Do you not find in your selves that selfsame operation of God, which our Saviour Here does Appropriate to living branches? why then, collect a joyful assurance to your selves, that you Are indeed true members of christ, seeing that the Lord hath pleased to make you known for such, by doing that for you, which he does perform for all true Christians, and only for them.
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I confesse that there is a kinde of cleansing, which is not from Gods sanctifying Spirit, such as hath bin found euen in Heathen men, without the Church, and without Christ.
I confess that there is a kind of cleansing, which is not from God's sanctifying Spirit, such as hath been found even in Heathen men, without the Church, and without christ.
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This is such a leauing of some one or other outward grosse sin as ariseth from age or misery, or other like naturall causes:
This is such a leaving of Some one or other outward gross since as arises from age or misery, or other like natural Causes:
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the heart, in the generall disposition, still remaining the same;
the heart, in the general disposition, still remaining the same;
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for a mans owne rod may so beate him, as the common Prouerbe speaketh, that he may be forced from those euill practices which once he followed:
for a men own rod may so beat him, as the Common Proverb speaks, that he may be forced from those evil practices which once he followed:
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as the vnthrifty man, after he hath wasted his estate almost to the bottome, and perceiueth penury comming against him, may so farre returne to himselfe,
as the unthrifty man, After he hath wasted his estate almost to the bottom, and perceives penury coming against him, may so Far return to himself,
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as to cease to bee riotous;
as to cease to be riotous;
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and the theese that hath beene frighted once or twice with the narrow escape of hanging, may cease to giue himselfe ouer to theeuery;
and the these that hath been frighted once or twice with the narrow escape of hanging, may cease to give himself over to thievery;
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and the man whose age and bodily decay doth not serue the turne to performe his vnchaste pleasures, may cease to follow harlots;
and the man whose age and bodily decay does not serve the turn to perform his unchaste pleasures, may cease to follow harlots;
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and so in other like particulars.
and so in other like particulars.
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This departing from a few outward acts of euill, the heart remaining still impoysoned with the wonted inward disorders,
This departing from a few outward acts of evil, the heart remaining still empoisoned with the wonted inward disorders,
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or other as bad, is not the cleansing which the Lord doth afford to the true branches of the Vine,
or other as bade, is not the cleansing which the Lord does afford to the true branches of the Vine,
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neither may any man intitle himselfe to the comfort wee haue in hand, from such a maimed kind of reformation.
neither may any man entitle himself to the Comfort we have in hand, from such a maimed kind of Reformation.
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But if any man doe finde himselfe cleansed in soule from the loue and liking of all known euils proportionably, that what by the Word, what by afflictions,
But if any man do find himself cleansed in soul from the love and liking of all known evils proportionably, that what by the Word, what by afflictions,
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or such like meanes, hee hath been made to take notice of more corruptions in himselfe,
or such like means, he hath been made to take notice of more corruptions in himself,
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then euer before he thought to haue beene there, and seeing the same, to detest them,
then ever before he Thought to have been there, and seeing the same, to detest them,
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and abhorre himselfe for them before God, crauing his strength and power to reforme them;
and abhor himself for them before God, craving his strength and power to reform them;
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and by crauing strength, hath obtained at Gods hands, though not a totall release from these corruptions,
and by craving strength, hath obtained At God's hands, though not a total release from these corruptions,
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yet a great decay of them, and a farre greater ability to leaue them, then in former time:
yet a great decay of them, and a Far greater ability to leave them, then in former time:
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Let these men reioyce in the liuing God, and take this worke of his Spirit in them,
Let these men rejoice in the living God, and take this work of his Spirit in them,
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for an assured proofe of their being truly ingraffed into the body of Christ. Those that doe mortifie the deeds of the flesh by the Spirit, they shall liue;
for an assured proof of their being truly Ingrafted into the body of christ. Those that do mortify the Deeds of the Flesh by the Spirit, they shall live;
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those that are crucified together with Christ, shall raigne with him, and hauing beene made conformable to his death, shall also be made conformable to his glory.
those that Are Crucified together with christ, shall Reign with him, and having been made conformable to his death, shall also be made conformable to his glory.
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Wherefore as Samson fed on the honey which he found in the carkase of the Lion that hee had slaine;
Wherefore as samson fed on the honey which he found in the carcase of the lion that he had slain;
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so let all Gods people feede vpon the comfort which growes vnto them from the sinnes that they haue ouercome.
so let all God's people feed upon the Comfort which grows unto them from the Sins that they have overcome.
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For doubtlesse, nothing is more auailable to increase the worke of mortification, then with ioy to looke vpon the good beginnings thereof,
For doubtless, nothing is more available to increase the work of mortification, then with joy to look upon the good beginnings thereof,
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and comfortably to behold the dying of sinne, that a man may say to himselfe,
and comfortably to behold the dying of sin, that a man may say to himself,
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Loe now, mine inward and spirituall enemies are smitten downe before me, and become like foes that are put to flight,
Lo now, mine inward and spiritual enemies Are smitten down before me, and become like foes that Are put to flight,
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and many of them slaine in the chase.
and many of them slain in the chase.
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When a man lookes into himselfe, and comparing himselfe with himselfe, findes, that by Gods grace, such and such euils doe lesse preuaile within him then they were wont;
When a man looks into himself, and comparing himself with himself, finds, that by God's grace, such and such evils do less prevail within him then they were wont;
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yea, that now the least motions of them are more hatefull to him, then formerly some grosse outward faultings therein;
yea, that now the least motions of them Are more hateful to him, then formerly Some gross outward faultings therein;
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and that the inclinations of that kind which hee feeleth in himselfe, are either fewer,
and that the inclinations of that kind which he feeleth in himself, Are either fewer,
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or weaker, or both, that hee sooner spyeth, more heartily and inwardly lamenteth and condemneth, more carefully and diligently resisteth and opposeth them, at least is much more humbled and abased to himselfe by meanes of them, then formerly:
or Weaker, or both, that he sooner spieth, more heartily and inwardly lamenteth and Condemneth, more carefully and diligently Resisteth and Opposeth them, At least is much more humbled and abased to himself by means of them, then formerly:
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This is to be pruned, and this is a true signe of a liuely branch in the true Vine Christ Iesus.
This is to be pruned, and this is a true Signen of a lively branch in the true Vine christ Iesus.
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Neither let the people of God take lesse comfort in this pruning, because it is not totall, nor all at once;
Neither let the people of God take less Comfort in this pruning, Because it is not total, nor all At once;
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but if they finde it to goe forward, though slowly and by small degrees, and to haue been attained by their spirituall industry in the vse of spirituall meanes:
but if they find it to go forward, though slowly and by small Degrees, and to have been attained by their spiritual industry in the use of spiritual means:
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now let them clap their hands and triumph in God, saying, Through God I haue done valiantly,
now let them clap their hands and triumph in God, saying, Through God I have done valiantly,
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for he hath troden downe mine enemies that rose vp against me. for he hath trodden down mine enemies that rose up against me.
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We must not suffer our selues to be so much vexed with the remainders of our corruptions,
We must not suffer our selves to be so much vexed with the remainders of our corruptions,
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as to depriue the Lord of the glory, and our owne soules of the comfort which wee might reape from the beginning of their ouerthrow:
as to deprive the Lord of the glory, and our own Souls of the Comfort which we might reap from the beginning of their overthrow:
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but must make our selues exceeding glad of this their first falling before vs, that so we may more assuredly conclude as they doe concerning Haman, when he began to fall before Mordecai, that he should not preuaile,
but must make our selves exceeding glad of this their First falling before us, that so we may more assuredly conclude as they do Concerning Haman, when he began to fallen before Mordecai, that he should not prevail,
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but should surely fall quite before him.
but should surely fallen quite before him.
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When wee obserue the fruits of our faith, as meanes to confirme our faith, and the good workes of Gods grace,
When we observe the fruits of our faith, as means to confirm our faith, and the good works of God's grace,
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as arguments to assure vs that wee are receiued into the state of grace;
as Arguments to assure us that we Are received into the state of grace;
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this is an excellent meanes to make these fruits of faith, and workes of grace to grow stronger and stronger in vs. An heart cheered vp in beholding and acknowledging the goodnesse of God, that hath in some measure blessed his indeuour against sinne, shall bee greatly furthered in this spirituall combate. It animates souldiers to fight:
this is an excellent means to make these fruits of faith, and works of grace to grow Stronger and Stronger in us an heart cheered up in beholding and acknowledging the Goodness of God, that hath in Some measure blessed his endeavour against sin, shall be greatly furthered in this spiritual combat. It animates Soldiers to fight:
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when as Ionathan speaketh concerning Sauls souldiers, they eate the spoyle of their enemies:
when as Ionathan speaks Concerning Saul's Soldiers, they eat the spoil of their enemies:
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but when they doe keepe themselues fasting, as it were, like as Saul did his souldiers, pretending thereby to make them more eager in following the chase;
but when they do keep themselves fasting, as it were, like as Saul did his Soldiers, pretending thereby to make them more eager in following the chase;
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this makes them to be faint and weary, and so doth very much hinder the slaughter of the foe.
this makes them to be faint and weary, and so does very much hinder the slaughter of the foe.
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Wherefore, ye Christian souldiers, that haue fought manfully vnder Christ your Lord, with the weapons of the Word and Prayer,
Wherefore, the Christian Soldiers, that have fought manfully under christ your Lord, with the weapons of the Word and Prayer,
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and the like, and haue found that your holy meditations and prayers haue diminished the force of your corruptions, in some good measure eate you the spoyle of your spirituall enemies;
and the like, and have found that your holy meditations and Prayers have diminished the force of your corruptions, in Some good measure eat you the spoil of your spiritual enemies;
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comfort your selues in the sence of this good worke, and with great contentment of spirit, conclude for your selues that you are true branches,
Comfort your selves in the sense of this good work, and with great contentment of Spirit, conclude for your selves that you Are true branches,
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because the Husbandman doth bestow the paynes of pruning vpon you.
Because the Husbandman does bestow the pains of pruning upon you.
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CHAP. XV. Containing the third vse of the poynt, to incourage the Saints in striuing against sinne,CHAP. XV. Containing the third use of the point, to encourage the Saints in striving against sin,
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because the Lord will helpe them in this labour, and they shall surely preuaile.
Because the Lord will help them in this labour, and they shall surely prevail.
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BVt this poynt doth yeeld likewise a third vse, to animate the people of God to a resolute opposing of all their corruptions,
But this point does yield likewise a third use, to animate the people of God to a resolute opposing of all their corruptions,
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because, loe the God of heauen is ready at hand, to cut off those euils which they are hewing at.
Because, lo the God of heaven is ready At hand, to Cut off those evils which they Are hewing At.
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A man is sure of successe in the worke of mortification, if he want not diligence to labour in that worke.
A man is sure of success in the work of mortification, if he want not diligence to labour in that work.
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The flesh must downe, corruptions shall tumble, the Spirit shall bee victorious; stronger is he that is in vs, then he which is in the world;
The Flesh must down, corruptions shall tumble, the Spirit shall be victorious; Stronger is he that is in us, then he which is in the world;
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and certainly the grace of God shall haue the vpper hand, and our faith shall bee our victory.
and Certainly the grace of God shall have the upper hand, and our faith shall be our victory.
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We are many times little lesse then out of heart, because the proceedings doe seeme very slow, and well-neere indiscernable.
We Are many times little less then out of heart, Because the proceedings do seem very slow, and well-near indiscernible.
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But bee not discouraged, O ye Christian soules, promise your selues victory in this spirituall conflict;
But be not discouraged, Oh the Christian Souls, promise your selves victory in this spiritual conflict;
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for the Lord doth fight on your side, and you shall conquer.
for the Lord does fight on your side, and you shall conquer.
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In truth, we want much of that mortification which we might attaine, if out of this confidence we would put forth our selues to the vtmost.
In truth, we want much of that mortification which we might attain, if out of this confidence we would put forth our selves to the utmost.
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The diuel labours to make vs beleeue, that it wil be to no purpose to resist our lusts:
The Devil labours to make us believe, that it will be to no purpose to resist our Lustiest:
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wee haue so often resolued to leaue such a fault, and cannot yet leaue it;
we have so often resolved to leave such a fault, and cannot yet leave it;
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we haue thus often resolued against anger, lust, pride, worldlinesse, and the like, and yet behold, the passions and motions of them are stirring, and also breake forth againe;
we have thus often resolved against anger, lust, pride, worldliness, and the like, and yet behold, the passion and motions of them Are stirring, and also break forth again;
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sure therefore it will neuer be better, and it is in vaine to continue striuing about that, which cannot bee effected.
sure Therefore it will never be better, and it is in vain to continue striving about that, which cannot be effected.
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These be the heartlesse and vnbeleeuing conclusions, wherewith the diuell and the flesh would dismay vs.
These be the heartless and unbelieving conclusions, wherewith the Devil and the Flesh would dismay us
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But now know thou that these conclusions are false. I tell thee the quite contrary in the name of the Lord:
But now know thou that these conclusions Are false. I tell thee the quite contrary in the name of the Lord:
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It shall not be in vaine to striue against sinne: the husbandman will prune the branches;
It shall not be in vain to strive against sin: the husbandman will prune the branches;
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and shall not hee bee able to bring his workes to passe according to his promise? Tell me from thine owne feeling:
and shall not he be able to bring his works to pass according to his promise? Tell me from thine own feeling:
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doe not these sins vexe thee more and more, and art thou not more and more angry and discontented against thy selfe for them,
do not these Sins vex thee more and more, and art thou not more and more angry and discontented against thy self for them,
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and more and more out of loue with thy selfe because of them? if so,
and more and more out of love with thy self Because of them? if so,
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as sure thou canst not deny but it is so, then all is safe; this is to be in pruning, now the sinne is dying:
as sure thou Canst not deny but it is so, then all is safe; this is to be in pruning, now the sin is dying:
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onely doe thou make vse of Gods words to Ioshua, fighting against the Canaanites:
only doe thou make use of God's words to Ioshua, fighting against the Canaanites:
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Faint not, nor bee discouraged, but take to thy selfe a valiant spirit, to continue praying against, meditating on the Word of God,
Faint not, nor be discouraged, but take to thy self a valiant Spirit, to continue praying against, meditating on the Word of God,
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and the death of Christ, opposing the first motions of it, and vsing all other good wayes that God hath directed thee vnto,
and the death of christ, opposing the First motions of it, and using all other good ways that God hath directed thee unto,
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for the subduing of it, and I say vnto thee, thou shalt prosper:
for the subduing of it, and I say unto thee, thou shalt prosper:
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goe vp and fight against these Philistims, and the Lord will deliuer them into thine hands.
go up and fight against these philistines, and the Lord will deliver them into thine hands.
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Our want of being sufficiently purged, doth come from want of sufficient indeuours to purge our selues;
Our want of being sufficiently purged, does come from want of sufficient endeavours to purge our selves;
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and this want springeth from a want of faithful assurance of Gods assistance, and good successe in our indeuours.
and this want springs from a want of faithful assurance of God's assistance, and good success in our endeavours.
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But now I beseech you all that bee members of Christ, set in earnestly and with a good courage,
But now I beseech you all that be members of christ, Set in earnestly and with a good courage,
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and you shall vanquish them, you shall more and more preuaile against them, till at last you haue quite ouercome them, in the ouercomming of the last enemy, which is death.
and you shall vanquish them, you shall more and more prevail against them, till At last you have quite overcome them, in the overcoming of the last enemy, which is death.
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If wee did labour against sin alone in our owne strength, we should finde indeed, that vaine is the helpe of man,
If we did labour against since alone in our own strength, we should find indeed, that vain is the help of man,
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and the labour of flesh and blood in this behalfe; but the God of heauen, he is the husbandman, and hee pruneth.
and the labour of Flesh and blood in this behalf; but the God of heaven, he is the husbandman, and he pruneth.
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The Lord is present with thy prayers, to make them effectuall for the killing of thy lusts.
The Lord is present with thy Prayers, to make them effectual for the killing of thy Lustiest.
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The Lord is present in his Word, to make it a two-edged sword, to cut off all carnall affections,
The Lord is present in his Word, to make it a two-edged sword, to Cut off all carnal affections,
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and to wound the body of death more and more.
and to wound the body of death more and more.
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The Lord is present with thine holy meditations, to make them effectuall to weaken any of thy sinfull passions.
The Lord is present with thine holy meditations, to make them effectual to weaken any of thy sinful passion.
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Faint not therefore, but stir vp thy selfe to worke with God in those holy exercises,
Faint not Therefore, but stir up thy self to work with God in those holy exercises,
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& know, that thy successe shall be, as often it hath been with Gods people in the naturall battell, farre beyond thine expectation.
& know, that thy success shall be, as often it hath been with God's people in the natural battle, Far beyond thine expectation.
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And of the matter of Gods Husbandry so farre.
And of the matter of God's Husbandry so Far.
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We must now looke into the end and effect of it: (for God will neuer misse of his ends,
We must now look into the end and Effect of it: (for God will never miss of his ends,
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though hee often misse of those ends, whereto his actions in their owne nature are fitted,
though he often miss of those ends, whereto his actions in their own nature Are fitted,
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and which, speaking after the manner of men to our capacity, he tells vs that he intended.) This is, that they may bring forth more fruit.
and which, speaking After the manner of men to our capacity, he tells us that he intended.) This is, that they may bring forth more fruit.
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CHAP. XVI. Containing the fourth poynt of doctrine, that the people of God must increase in fruitfulnesse.CHAP. XVI. Containing the fourth point of Doctrine, that the people of God must increase in fruitfulness.
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SO are we come to the last poynt wee intended to speake of: viz. that the true branches of the Vine must labour to increase in fruitfulnesse.
SO Are we come to the last point we intended to speak of: viz. that the true branches of the Vine must labour to increase in fruitfulness.
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Euery true Christian man must proceed and goe forward in the fruits of the Spirit, growing better and better,
Every true Christian man must proceed and go forward in the fruits of the Spirit, growing better and better,
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and more and more abundant in the worke of the Lord.
and more and more abundant in the work of the Lord.
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As we looke that a tree, the longer it growes in our Orchard, the more and more increase it should yeeld vs;
As we look that a tree, the longer it grows in our Orchard, the more and more increase it should yield us;
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in like manner should wee behaue our selues towards God.
in like manner should we behave our selves towards God.
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The Apostle Peter wisheth vs to long for the sincere milke of the Word, that we may grow thereby.
The Apostle Peter wishes us to long for the sincere milk of the Word, that we may grow thereby.
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A Christian is like a young child that sucketh on the brest of his mother, who doth to this end receiue that kindly nourishment, that he may increase in stature and strength of body.
A Christian is like a young child that sucketh on the breast of his mother, who does to this end receive that kindly nourishment, that he may increase in stature and strength of body.
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Paul aduertizeth the Thessalonians, saying, I beseech you brethren, as you haue receiued of vs how you ought to walke and to please God, that yee abound more and more. Paul aduertizeth the Thessalonians, saying, I beseech you brothers, as you have received of us how you ought to walk and to please God, that ye abound more and more.
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And afterwards concerning brotherly loue, We beseech you, that you increase more and more. And Dauid saith, Psalm. 92.14. that the trees which are planted in the courts of Gods House, doe bring forth fruit in their age, and are fat and flourishing.
And afterwards Concerning brotherly love, We beseech you, that you increase more and more. And David Says, Psalm. 92.14. that the trees which Are planted in the Courts of God's House, do bring forth fruit in their age, and Are fat and flourishing.
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But the poynt is without deniall; and the reasons of it are more then euident.
But the point is without denial; and the Reasons of it Are more then evident.
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First, they are short of perfection, so long as they liue in this world, and therefore must striue forward to perfection.
First, they Are short of perfection, so long as they live in this world, and Therefore must strive forward to perfection.
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Paul himselfe tels the Philippians, that he pressed hard towards the marke, because he not yet reached it,Paul himself tells the Philippians, that he pressed hard towards the mark, Because he not yet reached it,
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and wisheth as many as are perfect, to be so minded. In a race, a man must neuer cease running till hee touch the goale;
and wishes as many as Are perfect, to be so minded. In a raze, a man must never cease running till he touch the goal;
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wee shall neuer touch the goale of perfection, till wee haue deliuered vp our soules into the hands of God by death, (for heere we know but in part,
we shall never touch the goal of perfection, till we have Delivered up our Souls into the hands of God by death, (for Here we know but in part,
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and therefore can doe nothing in whole:) hence it followes, that till death we must be still going onward.
and Therefore can do nothing in Whole:) hence it follows, that till death we must be still going onward.
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When a man hath attained his full stature he must grow, then indeed hee needeth onely nutrition,
When a man hath attained his full stature he must grow, then indeed he needs only nutrition,
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but till then, augmentation is requisite: (for these two motions are very different, as you know) and his limmes must become greater,
but till then, augmentation is requisite: (for these two motions Are very different, as you know) and his limbs must become greater,
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and stronger, (yea and will doe so, vnlesse diseases hinder) Now we be but striplings or rather infants in goodnesse.
and Stronger, (yea and will do so, unless diseases hinder) Now we be but striplings or rather Infants in Goodness.
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In truth wee are but in the wombe of the Church; all the while we walke in this world, our death-day will be our birth day,
In truth we Are but in the womb of the Church; all the while we walk in this world, our death-day will be our birth day,
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and then we shall at once be made full and compleat:
and then we shall At once be made full and complete:
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wherefore till then there must be a continuall addition of grace, to that wee haue already receiued.
Wherefore till then there must be a continual addition of grace, to that we have already received.
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Indeed some Christians, in comparison of others, are called strong men, (as euen of infants in the wombe, some are perfecter then other) but simply there is none a full growne man, brought to the measure of the fulnesse of the stature of Christ, till hee be fully vnited to Christ,
Indeed Some Christians, in comparison of Others, Are called strong men, (as even of Infants in the womb, Some Are perfecter then other) but simply there is none a full grown man, brought to the measure of the fullness of the stature of christ, till he be Fully united to christ,
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and walke no longer by faith, but by sight, seeing as he is seene, and knowing as hee is knowne.
and walk no longer by faith, but by sighed, seeing as he is seen, and knowing as he is known.
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Wee must conclude then to be walking forwards, till we lye downe in graues, for neuer are we at our iourneys end till then.
we must conclude then to be walking forward, till we lie down in graves, for never Are we At our journeys end till then.
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Secondly, the Lord hath affoorded and prouided vs sufficient meanes and helpes to grow. The Word of God is able to build vs vp yet further:
Secondly, the Lord hath afforded and provided us sufficient means and helps to grow. The Word of God is able to built us up yet further:
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the Sacrament of the Lords Supper doth bring the body and blood of Christ vnto vs, to be our spirituall food.
the Sacrament of the lords Supper does bring the body and blood of christ unto us, to be our spiritual food.
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The Spirit of God that worketh in, and with these, and all other meanes, is a spirit of life,
The Spirit of God that works in, and with these, and all other means, is a Spirit of life,
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and serueth not alone to mortifie the deeds of our flesh, but to quicken our inward man also, till wee come to bee perfect men in Christ,
and serveth not alone to mortify the Deeds of our Flesh, but to quicken our inward man also, till we come to be perfect men in christ,
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and haue his Image fully renewed in vs. We want none helpes this way that wee can desire,
and have his Image Fully renewed in us We want none helps this Way that we can desire,
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if we want not care to vse them;
if we want not care to use them;
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and we may bee well assured, that hee which hath prouided them, did neuer intend that they should bee prouided in vaine,
and we may be well assured, that he which hath provided them, did never intend that they should be provided in vain,
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but that hee would haue vs vse them, and by the vsing, attaine the fruit of them.
but that he would have us use them, and by the using, attain the fruit of them.
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Thirdly, if we grow not better, it cannot bee long afore we grow worse.
Thirdly, if we grow not better, it cannot be long afore we grow Worse.
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There will bee a sensible decay of grace after a little while, if there bee not some addition to it.
There will be a sensible decay of grace After a little while, if there be not Some addition to it.
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Wee moue either vpward or downeward, and wee cannot long hang in the middest;
we move either upward or downward, and we cannot long hang in the midst;
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for things that doe but tend to perfection, and haue not yet gotten it, if they approch not neerer to it, will bee remoued further from it.
for things that do but tend to perfection, and have not yet got it, if they approach not nearer to it, will be removed further from it.
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If the fire be not fed with fewell, it will goe out:
If the fire be not fed with fuel, it will go out:
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and a young tree, if it cease shooting vp its branches, doth quickly cease to liue.
and a young tree, if it cease shooting up its branches, does quickly cease to live.
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All naturall motions are more and more earnest towards their ending, and so much more swift, by how much they grow neerer to their proper place of rest:
All natural motions Are more and more earnest towards their ending, and so much more swift, by how much they grow nearer to their proper place of rest:
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so must all the motions of goodnes be in Gods Saints.
so must all the motions of Goodness be in God's Saints.
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Last of all, our growing in grace here, shall procure vnto vs a growth in glory hereafter.
Last of all, our growing in grace Here, shall procure unto us a growth in glory hereafter.
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The more holinesse we attaine in this world, the more happinesse wee shall attaine in the other world.
The more holiness we attain in this world, the more happiness we shall attain in the other world.
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Euery dram of grace shall bee rewarded, as it were, with a pound of glory.
Every dram of grace shall be rewarded, as it were, with a pound of glory.
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If we be rich in the worke of the Lord, our labour shall not bee in vaine in the Lord,
If we be rich in the work of the Lord, our labour shall not be in vain in the Lord,
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but hee will exceeding plentifully requite all the seruices which wee haue performed for him, and all the vertues which wee haue for his sake laboured to get and exercise.
but he will exceeding plentifully requite all the services which we have performed for him, and all the Virtues which we have for his sake laboured to get and exercise.
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He that sowes liberally, shall reape liberally; hee that sowes sparingly, shall also reape sparingly. This life is our seedes-time;
He that sows liberally, shall reap liberally; he that sows sparingly, shall also reap sparingly. This life is our seedes-time;
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that to come, must be our haruest.
that to come, must be our harvest.
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Who would not bee incouraged by so inestimable rewards, to straine himselfe to all painfulnesse, that he may grow? So it is possible to grow in grace,
Who would not be encouraged by so inestimable rewards, to strain himself to all painfulness, that he may grow? So it is possible to grow in grace,
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for we haue sufficient helpes and meanes: it is profitable, for we shall grow in glory, and that also proportionably:
for we have sufficient helps and means: it is profitable, for we shall grow in glory, and that also proportionably:
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it is necessary, for we are not yet come to our full growth:
it is necessary, for we Are not yet come to our full growth:
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yea, it is of absolute necessity so to grow, for else we shall grow worse and worse,
yea, it is of absolute necessity so to grow, for Else we shall grow Worse and Worse,
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euen from ought to nought, as the Prouerbe speaketh:
even from ought to nought, as the Proverb speaks:
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and all these reasons confirme the poynt, and shew, that it is the duty of Gods people to wax better and better, onely it may be demanded whether that all the Saints of God do performe this duty,
and all these Reasons confirm the point, and show, that it is the duty of God's people to wax better and better, only it may be demanded whither that all the Saints of God do perform this duty,
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and bee in act, more holy and vertuous, euery day then other? To which I answere, that it is with Gods people,
and be in act, more holy and virtuous, every day then other? To which I answer, that it is with God's people,
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as with children who are subiect to many sicke sits, in which they doe weare away,
as with children who Are Subject to many sick sits, in which they do wear away,
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and euen lose their flesh and strength;
and even loose their Flesh and strength;
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but yet for all that they recouer, and come to be men at last, yea and strong men too.
but yet for all that they recover, and come to be men At last, yea and strong men too.
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A Christian oftentimes doth goe backward for a season, but hee recouers himselfe, feeles his going backe, returneth,
A Christian oftentimes does go backward for a season, but he recovers himself, feels his going back, returns,
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and at the last, becomes better indeed (though not in his owne feeling) then euer he was.
and At the last, becomes better indeed (though not in his own feeling) then ever he was.
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For after (it may bee some long) fainting and fading of grace, hee is brought backe with a deeper sence of his owne basenesse,
For After (it may be Some long) fainting and fading of grace, he is brought back with a Deeper sense of his own baseness,
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then euer he had before, and so growing in humility, growes likewise in all graces, (for with the growth of that, all doe grow,) though perhaps he may not liue to doe so many excellent workes, as formerly hee had done;
then ever he had before, and so growing in humility, grows likewise in all graces, (for with the growth of that, all do grow,) though perhaps he may not live to do so many excellent works, as formerly he had done;
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and so the story of holy Writ doth shew that it was with Dauid, who seemed worse after his settling in the Kingdome then before,
and so the story of holy Writ does show that it was with David, who seemed Worse After his settling in the Kingdom then before,
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and was so for a while, but rising vp againe, hee was more holy then euer before,
and was so for a while, but rising up again, he was more holy then ever before,
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though he fought not so many battels as before.
though he fought not so many battles as before.
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CHAP. XVII. Containing the first vse of the last poynt, viz. a terrour to them that grow worse.CHAP. XVII. Containing the First use of the last point, viz. a terror to them that grow Worse.
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NOw this poynt concerning the branches bringing forth more fruit, serueth to discouer the vnhappinesse of those men, in whom no such growth is found,
NOw this point Concerning the branches bringing forth more fruit, serveth to discover the unhappiness of those men, in whom no such growth is found,
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but the quite contrary, viz. that are grown backwards and falne behinde hand, being more feeble in all graces,
but the quite contrary, viz. that Are grown backwards and fallen behind hand, being more feeble in all graces,
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and scant in all good workes, then formerly they were wont to be. And thus, alacke, it is with many a man.
and scant in all good works, then formerly they were wont to be. And thus, alack, it is with many a man.
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Time was, when they were frequent in hearing the Word of God, and could not bee kept from it by any meanes:
Time was, when they were frequent in hearing the Word of God, and could not be kept from it by any means:
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now their hunger after it is turned into fulnesse, and the least occasion that is, will detaine them from it;
now their hunger After it is turned into fullness, and the least occasion that is, will detain them from it;
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yea, rather then faile, they will quarrell with the Minister, (either for some poynt of doctrine which hee teacheth contrary to their minds,
yea, rather then fail, they will quarrel with the Minister, (either for Some point of Doctrine which he Teaches contrary to their minds,
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or for some faultinesse in the manner of teaching, or for some mis-behauiour of life,
or for Some faultiness in the manner of teaching, or for Some misbehaviour of life,
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or for some thing or other, against which they can alleage any probable shew of quarrell) rather then that they will not seeme to themselues to haue cause of not caring to come to heare.
or for Some thing or other, against which they can allege any probable show of quarrel) rather then that they will not seem to themselves to have cause of not caring to come to hear.
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They were wont to reade much, and pray often, and take time to meditate vpon those things which they had heard;
They were wont to read much, and pray often, and take time to meditate upon those things which they had herd;
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but now all these things are either quite laid aside, or very seldome performed: once they were abundant in workes of mercy, now they are scant and sparing:
but now all these things Are either quite laid aside, or very seldom performed: once they were abundant in works of mercy, now they Are scant and sparing:
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formerly they were liuely in their seruices, now little lesse then dead:
formerly they were lively in their services, now little less then dead:
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and so it is with them, that any man which hath occasion of conuersing with them, may plainly perceiue them to be changed from better to worse.
and so it is with them, that any man which hath occasion of conversing with them, may plainly perceive them to be changed from better to Worse.
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O, this is a lamentable condition, hauing its originall in the ouergrowth of voluptuousnesse, worldlinesse, pride,
O, this is a lamentable condition, having its original in the overgrowth of voluptuousness, worldliness, pride,
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or some other like carnall affection, and shall haue its issue either in some grieuous sinne,
or Some other like carnal affection, and shall have its issue either in Some grievous sin,
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or heauy calamity, or both, euen though they bee Gods children.
or heavy calamity, or both, even though they be God's children.
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I dare not say, brethren, that it may not befall a true Christian, thus to fade for a season, (and yet the withering of the blade is a sore signe of a stony ground:) But this I dare say, that vnlesse they doe seasonably recouer themselues,
I Dare not say, brothers, that it may not befall a true Christian, thus to fade for a season, (and yet the withering of the blade is a soar Signen of a stony ground:) But this I Dare say, that unless they do seasonably recover themselves,
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and returne to their former goodnesse, or more, the Lord will surely chastise them in grieuous manner, sending some or other heauy calamity vpon them, either inward or outward;
and return to their former Goodness, or more, the Lord will surely chastise them in grievous manner, sending Some or other heavy calamity upon them, either inward or outward;
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or if hee doe not so fetch them home againe, this decay of seeming graces, is in truth the first degree of the cutting off of Hypocrites.
or if he do not so fetch them home again, this decay of seeming graces, is in truth the First degree of the cutting off of Hypocrites.
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So long as a man continues thus in the wane, hee can inioy no comfortable assurance of himselfe,
So long as a man continues thus in the wane, he can enjoy no comfortable assurance of himself,
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nor can other men maintaine any full perswasion of him that hee was vpright, but he must needs be subiect to the misery of being alwayes questioned both in the opinion of others,
nor can other men maintain any full persuasion of him that he was upright, but he must needs be Subject to the misery of being always questioned both in the opinion of Others,
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and in the account of his owne heart, for matter of his intirenesse and truth;
and in the account of his own heart, for matter of his Entireness and truth;
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and so though it were rashnesse to say, that all they are dissemblers that fare in this manner; (for a man may recouer himselfe,
and so though it were rashness to say, that all they Are dissemblers that fare in this manner; (for a man may recover himself,
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as I shewed aboue,) yet this may one safely say of such, that they are so like to dissemblers,
as I showed above,) yet this may one safely say of such, that they Are so like to dissemblers,
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as neither others, nor scarce themselues can distinguish them from Hypocrites.
as neither Others, nor scarce themselves can distinguish them from Hypocrites.
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Indeed there is one note of difference betwixt the winter of a true branch, and the withering of a dead, which we will anon shew vnto you:
Indeed there is one note of difference betwixt the winter of a true branch, and the withering of a dead, which we will anon show unto you:
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but yet this note of difference will afford but a small quantity of comfort to them with whom it is winter.
but yet this note of difference will afford but a small quantity of Comfort to them with whom it is winter.
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Let that man therefore, whose soule is guilty of such decrease in piety, see, and take notice of its vnhappinesse.
Let that man Therefore, whose soul is guilty of such decrease in piety, see, and take notice of its unhappiness.
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Wofull is the estate of him, that if he be not an Hypocrite, yet is now become so neere in likenesse to that euill brood,
Woeful is the estate of him, that if he be not an Hypocrite, yet is now become so near in likeness to that evil brood,
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as his owne heart will hardly bee perswaded to take him for better.
as his own heart will hardly be persuaded to take him for better.
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I will shew you a true note of distinction betwixt a liuing branch, 〈 ◊ 〉 the decayes that it may suffer,
I will show you a true note of distinction betwixt a living branch, 〈 ◊ 〉 the decays that it may suffer,
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and a dead branch thus beginning to be cut off from the Vine, that wee may not leaue the vpright hearted destitute of that comfort which appertaineth vnto him,
and a dead branch thus beginning to be Cut off from the Vine, that we may not leave the upright hearted destitute of that Comfort which appertaineth unto him,
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euen though he be at his worst that euer hee can.
even though he be At his worst that ever he can.
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The false hearted man doth likely please himselfe in his growing backward, conceiting that he was too forward before,
The false hearted man does likely please himself in his growing backward, Conceit that he was too forward before,
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but is now growne sober, and stayed, and wise; though indeed, what he formerly did, was no more then he ought to haue done,
but is now grown Sobrium, and stayed, and wise; though indeed, what he formerly did, was no more then he ought to have done,
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and so he satisfieth, yea and magnifyeth himselfe in his lamentable decayes.
and so he Satisfieth, yea and magnifyeth himself in his lamentable decays.
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But the true Christian is exceeding weary of his going downe the wind for his soule.
But the true Christian is exceeding weary of his going down the wind for his soul.
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It is a clog to his soule to find himselfe worse then he was;
It is a clog to his soul to find himself Worse then he was;
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yea, if hee seeme to himselfe but to stand at a stay, it is an anguish vnto him,
yea, if he seem to himself but to stand At a stay, it is an anguish unto him,
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and his life is tedious, when hee findes not that life of Religion and goodnesse in himselfe that once he felt.
and his life is tedious, when he finds not that life of Religion and Goodness in himself that once he felt.
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Now then, if your decayes bee by you thus felt and bewailed, if they be an heauy load and burthen to you, very troublesome and discontentfull to your minds, you may haue bin true-hearted,
Now then, if your decays be by you thus felt and bewailed, if they be an heavy load and burden to you, very troublesome and discontentfull to your minds, you may have been truehearted,
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for all these faintings and swoones, and yet your case is much to be pityed:
for all these faintings and swoons, and yet your case is much to be pitied:
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for the Lord must be at paines to prune you, that you may bring forth more fruit,
for the Lord must be At pains to prune you, that you may bring forth more fruit,
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because it is nothing else (as I said before) but the ouer-growing of some corrupt lust that hath brought you to this euill passe.
Because it is nothing Else (as I said before) but the overgrowing of Some corrupt lust that hath brought you to this evil pass.
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But if any amongst you bee so falne away from his former shewes or beginnings of piety, that he be well apayd with this his backwardnesse,
But if any among you be so fallen away from his former shows or beginnings of piety, that he be well payed with this his backwardness,
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and take it for his glory, that hee is now growne luke-warme, so boasting in his shame;
and take it for his glory, that he is now grown lukewarm, so boasting in his shame;
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let that man know, that hee was but an hypocrite before, and that this is a beginning of his cutting off from the Vine;
let that man know, that he was but an hypocrite before, and that this is a beginning of his cutting off from the Vine;
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yea and that his estate is not recouerable, without exceeding much labour and paines.
yea and that his estate is not recoverable, without exceeding much labour and pains.
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Take notice therefore, I intreat euery soule amongst you, whether it bee decayed, and in what manner it stands affected vnder these decayes, that you may accordingly censure your selues,
Take notice Therefore, I entreat every soul among you, whither it be decayed, and in what manner it Stands affected under these decays, that you may accordingly censure your selves,
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and fruitfully accept this reproofe of the Word. For, giue me leaue a little to reason with you on Gods behalfe:
and fruitfully accept this reproof of the Word. For, give me leave a little to reason with you on God's behalf:
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What vnfaithfulnesse, what niggardize, what churlishnesse haue you found in the God of heauen now alate, that you shoul bee lesse zealous and carefull in doing him seruice,
What unfaithfulness, what niggardise, what churlishness have you found in the God of heaven now alate, that you Should be less zealous and careful in doing him service,
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then you were formerly accustomed? Is God grown worse to you, yt you are so changed towards him? Is the Word of God lesse mighty to bring you to saluation? Is prayer lesse effectuall to draw good things from heauen? Are holy meditations lesse comfortable to the soule? Are the exercises of repeutance,
then you were formerly accustomed? Is God grown Worse to you, that you Are so changed towards him? Is the Word of God less mighty to bring you to salvation? Is prayer less effectual to draw good things from heaven? are holy meditations less comfortable to the soul? are the exercises of repeutance,
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and of godly sorrow lesse gainfull, that you doe now bestow lesse time and care in these duties,
and of godly sorrow less gainful, that you do now bestow less time and care in these duties,
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then in former season? or is the feare and loue of God, humility, faith, mercy, bounty, zeale, lesse pleasing to God, lesse beautifull, lesse sweet, lesse profitable in it selfe and to the possessours,
then in former season? or is the Fear and love of God, humility, faith, mercy, bounty, zeal, less pleasing to God, less beautiful, less sweet, less profitable in it self and to the possessors,
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then once it was, that you haue now suffred your selues to be lesse studious of any of thē? O consider how extremely you do dishonour God and goodnesse,
then once it was, that you have now suffered your selves to be less studious of any of them? O Consider how extremely you do dishonour God and Goodness,
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and indamage your selues, and discourage others by this your going backe in the way of goodnesse.
and endamage your selves, and discourage Others by this your going back in the Way of Goodness.
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Consider how wrongfull it is to the whole Church, and how euery way exceeding scandalous, if your decayes be publike, that you are waxen lesse good then you were.
Consider how wrongful it is to the Whole Church, and how every Way exceeding scandalous, if your decays be public, that you Are waxed less good then you were.
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Lay these things to heart, and put not off a reproofe lightly.
Lay these things to heart, and put not off a reproof lightly.
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Consider with your selues what corruption it is, that as a bad humour becomming excessiue, hath brought your soules into this consumption.
Consider with your selves what corruption it is, that as a bad humour becoming excessive, hath brought your Souls into this consumption.
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Lament before God your shamefull folly, in bringing the estate of your soules behinde, and cease not confessing, bewailing,
Lament before God your shameful folly, in bringing the estate of your Souls behind, and cease not confessing, bewailing,
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and praying, till you find your selues quickened and restored.
and praying, till you find your selves quickened and restored.
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Assure your selues, that if you haue been any other then arrant Hypocrites, and dry branches, who being cut off, are cast out and wither, till they bee gathered vp to burne;
Assure your selves, that if you have been any other then arrant Hypocrites, and dry branches, who being Cut off, Are cast out and wither, till they be gathered up to burn;
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you must sometime or other take the paines of thus restoring your selues to your ancient fruitfulnesse.
you must sometime or other take the pains of thus restoring your selves to your ancient fruitfulness.
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Were it not as good accept of this admonition, as tarry longer, and make the worke harder by delayes? If words will not bring you to a sence of your misery, in that your soules are so ill affected, you shall compell the Lord to become seuere in chastisements;
Were it not as good accept of this admonition, as tarry longer, and make the work harder by delays? If words will not bring you to a sense of your misery, in that your Souls Are so ill affected, you shall compel the Lord to become severe in chastisements;
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for much rather had he to make you smart, then to see you perish.
for much rather had he to make you smart, then to see you perish.
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See, see the sicknesse of thy soule, which hath made thee to grow weake and feeble in all inward graces and holy duties,
See, see the sickness of thy soul, which hath made thee to grow weak and feeble in all inward graces and holy duties,
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and suffer not thy selfe to be so hardened, that the hearing of these words should bee in vaine vnto thee.
and suffer not thy self to be so hardened, that the hearing of these words should be in vain unto thee.
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Shew thy selfe not to haue been a dissembler in thy former forwardnes, by suffering thy selfe to be restored to it againe by this exhortation.
Show thy self not to have been a dissembler in thy former forwardness, by suffering thy self to be restored to it again by this exhortation.
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Make it appeare, that all was not false which did aforetime seeme to be in thee, by recouering thy first estate, and doing thy first workes.
Make it appear, that all was not false which did aforetime seem to be in thee, by recovering thy First estate, and doing thy First works.
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O now yeeld to the call of the liuing God, and let these words of his in his own ordinance, be as a good restoratiue to thy sick soule, to make it whole & strong again.
O now yield to the call of the living God, and let these words of his in his own Ordinance, be as a good restorative to thy sick soul, to make it Whole & strong again.
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CHAP. XVIII. Containing an exhortation to all true Christians to increase in goodnesse, with directions for that purpose.CHAP. XVIII. Containing an exhortation to all true Christians to increase in Goodness, with directions for that purpose.
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ANd let me in the next place call earnestly vpon each soule amongst you, to approue himselfe a true branch, by indeuouring after this increase in fruitfulnesse:
ANd let me in the next place call earnestly upon each soul among you, to approve himself a true branch, by endeavouring After this increase in fruitfulness:
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for nothing doth more infallibly argue life, then growth, I meane, a sutable and proportionable growth of each part.
for nothing does more infallibly argue life, then growth, I mean, a suitable and proportionable growth of each part.
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Be not therefore satisfied with what you haue already gotten, but striue to get more. Make your selues euen vnsatiably couetous after grace:
Be not Therefore satisfied with what you have already got, but strive to get more. Make your selves even unsatiably covetous After grace:
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account your selues neuer to haue enough, but for this matter: imitate the Horse-leach, and the graue, and be alwayes saying, Giue, giue;
account your selves never to have enough, but for this matter: imitate the Horseleech, and the graven, and be always saying, Give, give;
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for no grace is further sound, then it is ioyned with an hungring after more. O then, trauell forward in the paths of righteousnes daily.
for no grace is further found, then it is joined with an hungering After more. O then, travel forward in the paths of righteousness daily.
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Labour to be each weeke more holy, more heauenly minded, more patient, more temperate, more contentfull, more prayerfull, more abundant and affectionate in holy cogitations,
Labour to be each Week more holy, more heavenly minded, more patient, more temperate, more contentful, more prayerful, more abundant and affectionate in holy cogitations,
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and to doe all good things more sincerely, and more heartily, with a more particular and actuall intending of Gods glory in each of them,
and to do all good things more sincerely, and more heartily, with a more particular and actual intending of God's glory in each of them,
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and with a more feeling attractiue of loue inducing you to them. Grow, I say, continually, either bigger, or better, or both.
and with a more feeling Attractive of love inducing you to them. Grow, I say, continually, either bigger, or better, or both.
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Let these words put wings to your soules, and let this exhortation, as it were a good gale of wind to a ship, carry you more swiftly towards the hauen of perfection.
Let these words put wings to your Souls, and let this exhortation, as it were a good gale of wind to a ship, carry you more swiftly towards the Haven of perfection.
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You cannot glorifie God, or profit your selues, or edifie your brethren more, or better;
You cannot Glorify God, or profit your selves, or edify your brothers more, or better;
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you cannot make a better preparation for death, or the day of affliction, nor make your assurance of eternall happinesse more large and vndeceiuable,
you cannot make a better preparation for death, or the day of affliction, nor make your assurance of Eternal happiness more large and undeceivable,
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then by making a continuall progresse in the vertues of Christ Iesus, Faint not therfore nor grow weary;
then by making a continual progress in the Virtues of christ Iesus, Faint not Therefore nor grow weary;
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let not your hands fall from this worke; slow not your pace in this iourney:
let not your hands fallen from this work; slow not your pace in this journey:
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but prouoke your selues, and let the Word of God prouoke you to be yet more and more godly, righteous, sober,
but provoke your selves, and let the Word of God provoke you to be yet more and more godly, righteous, Sobrium,
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and to proceed from faith to faith, from vertue to vertue, till you be made at last fully conformable to the Image of Christ.
and to proceed from faith to faith, from virtue to virtue, till you be made At last Fully conformable to the Image of christ.
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Let there bee no going backe in any hand, no flying, no reuolting.
Let there be no going back in any hand, no flying, no revolting.
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By going backe, you shall as much as proclaime to all the world, that you account Gods seruice an ill seruice,
By going back, you shall as much as proclaim to all the world, that you account God's service an ill service,
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and his worke an vnprofitable worke, not worth the while to imploy your selues in it.
and his work an unprofitable work, not worth the while to employ your selves in it.
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By going backe, you should giue occasion of discouragement to others, and lay vp matter of griefe and shame for your selues.
By going back, you should give occasion of discouragement to Others, and lay up matter of grief and shame for your selves.
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Offer not God this iniury, doe not such hurt to your selues and to your brethren.
Offer not God this injury, do not such hurt to your selves and to your brothers.
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But as the God of heauen reneweth his mercies daily, and inlargeth his bounty, so doe you daily renew your obedience,
But as the God of heaven Reneweth his Mercies daily, and enlargeth his bounty, so do you daily renew your Obedience,
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and let your graces be still on the thriuing hand.
and let your graces be still on the thriving hand.
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But that my words may not bee fruitlesse in perswading you to grow, let me also declare vnto you what it is that you must doe, to the intent you may grow.
But that my words may not be fruitless in persuading you to grow, let me also declare unto you what it is that you must do, to the intent you may grow.
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Growth, you know, doth presuppose life, and that wee must take for granted to bee in all those that shall be fruitfull hearers of this exhortation.
Growth, you know, does presuppose life, and that we must take for granted to be in all those that shall be fruitful hearers of this exhortation.
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And yeelding a man to liue with a spirituall life in Christ, the meanes of growth to his soule, may not vnfitly be resembled to those that concerne his body.
And yielding a man to live with a spiritual life in christ, the means of growth to his soul, may not unfitly be resembled to those that concern his body.
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The body will grow, if it be of a good constitution, and haue a good stomacke, good diet, and good digestion; so will the soule also:
The body will grow, if it be of a good constitution, and have a good stomach, good diet, and good digestion; so will the soul also:
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and therefore wee will speake a word or two of each of these.
and Therefore we will speak a word or two of each of these.
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First then, as the body, so the soule must inioy the benefit of a good constitution.
First then, as the body, so the soul must enjoy the benefit of a good constitution.
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Now as the good constitution of the body consists in a right mixing together, and tempering of the foure first and chiefe qualities;
Now as the good constitution of the body consists in a right mixing together, and tempering of the foure First and chief qualities;
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so the good constitution of the soule standeth in a right and due ordering of the principall faculties of the minde towards the different obiects thereof:
so the good constitution of the soul Stands in a right and due ordering of the principal faculties of the mind towards the different objects thereof:
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I meane, the iudgement, the will, and the affections:
I mean, the judgement, the will, and the affections:
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when the iudgement entertaineth an high and excellent esteeme of God, and things diuine, but a meane and base esteeme of ones selfe, and all things earthly:
when the judgement entertaineth an high and excellent esteem of God, and things divine, but a mean and base esteem of ones self, and all things earthly:
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when the will most vehemently and earnestly inclineth it selfe to God, the chiefe Good, and carefully withdraweth it selfe from fained or inferiour good things:
when the will most vehemently and earnestly Inclineth it self to God, the chief Good, and carefully withdraweth it self from feigned or inferior good things:
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when the affections are inflamed towards God and heauen, and cooled towards earth, and the things of the earth;
when the affections Are inflamed towards God and heaven, and cooled towards earth, and the things of the earth;
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This is a sweet and happy constitution of the soule:
This is a sweet and happy constitution of the soul:
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and if this constitution be not preserued by a diligent watching ouer the mouing and working of our mindes,
and if this constitution be not preserved by a diligent watching over the moving and working of our minds,
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and a daily striuing to pull them from things below, and set them on things aboue, there is no possibility of growing:
and a daily striving to pull them from things below, and Set them on things above, there is no possibility of growing:
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but if this constitution bee carefully preserued, the meanes following will infallibly procure a proceeding in all the fruits of good liuing.
but if this constitution be carefully preserved, the means following will infallibly procure a proceeding in all the fruits of good living.
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And the second thing required, is, to keepe a good stomack or appetite, that is, a continuall desire of more grace, feeling its wants, and longing for a supply.
And the second thing required, is, to keep a good stomach or appetite, that is, a continual desire of more grace, feeling its Wants, and longing for a supply.
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Wee must tell our selues often how farre short we come of that wee might attaine, and others haue attained;
we must tell our selves often how Far short we come of that we might attain, and Others have attained;
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and wee must earnestly prouoke our selues to desire a supply of what we feele our selues to want.
and we must earnestly provoke our selves to desire a supply of what we feel our selves to want.
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Wee should often say to our selues, Alacke, how poore a quantity of faith, patience, hope, charity, temperance, heauenly-mindednesse haue I gotten? how slender are all graces in mee? If I compare my selfe with those of Gods Saints, whose examples are commended in Scripture for mine imitation, I come so short of them, that it may almost bee a question,
we should often say to our selves, Alack, how poor a quantity of faith, patience, hope, charity, temperance, Heavenly-mindedness have I got? how slender Are all graces in me? If I compare my self with those of God's Saints, whose Examples Are commended in Scripture for mine imitation, I come so short of them, that it may almost be a question,
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whether I haue any goodnesse or none at all.
whither I have any Goodness or none At all.
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What a little meeknesse haue I, in comparison of Moses? what a little zeale of Gods glory, in comparison of Dauid? what little patience to beare affliction for Christs sake, in comparison of Paul? what little faith in Gods promises, in comparison of their faiths that the Apostle to the Hebrewes commendeth to mee? O how farre did Iob surpasse mee in patience, in bounty, in religiousnesse, in the feare of God? How farre did Nehemiah goe beyond me in loue to the Church and people of God,
What a little meekness have I, in comparison of Moses? what a little zeal of God's glory, in comparison of David? what little patience to bear affliction for Christ sake, in comparison of Paul? what little faith in God's promises, in comparison of their faiths that the Apostle to the Hebrews commends to me? O how Far did Job surpass me in patience, in bounty, in religiousness, in the Fear of God? How Far did Nehemiah go beyond me in love to the Church and people of God,
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and zealous desire of promoting the worship of God? So weigh thy selfe in the ballance against the godly men which are famous in holy Writ,
and zealous desire of promoting the worship of God? So weigh thy self in the balance against the godly men which Are famous in holy Writ,
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and seeing how much thou wantest of what they had gotten, (and yet that which they had, commeth farre shorter of what they should haue had,
and seeing how much thou Wantest of what they had got, (and yet that which they had, comes Far shorter of what they should have had,
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then what thou hast, doth come short of what they had) then moue thy desire to an increase,
then what thou hast, does come short of what they had) then move thy desire to an increase,
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and thinke thus, Ah that I could get at least a little more grace! Ah that my graine of faith were made two graines!
and think thus, Ah that I could get At least a little more grace! Ah that my grain of faith were made two grains!
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Ah that my one talent were made two talents, my two fiue!
Ah that my one talon were made two Talents, my two fiue!
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What might I doe to get more grace? what course might I take to fil vp that which is wanting to my faith, patience, temperance, confidence,
What might I do to get more grace? what course might I take to fill up that which is wanting to my faith, patience, temperance, confidence,
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and other like vertues? To whet a mans appetite in this manner, and to sharpen his desires towards vertues, doth exceedingly helpe to make him capable of them,
and other like Virtues? To whet a men appetite in this manner, and to sharpen his Desires towards Virtues, does exceedingly help to make him capable of them,
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and is, as one may terme it, a great inducement to the Lord, to bestow more vpon him;
and is, as one may term it, a great inducement to the Lord, to bestow more upon him;
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for the Lord, as once Iob, doth loue to feed the hungry, and to giue drinke vnto them that thirst.
for the Lord, as once Job, does love to feed the hungry, and to give drink unto them that thirst.
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But some man may haply demand, How shall one get his soule a good stomacke? To this question I answere, that the bodily appetite is stirred vp by two things, sharpe sawce, and due exercise;
But Some man may haply demand, How shall one get his soul a good stomach? To this question I answer, that the bodily appetite is stirred up by two things, sharp sauce, and due exercise;
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and so is the appetite of the soule after grace. and so is the appetite of the soul After grace.
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Now the sawce of the soule, in which by dipping its morsels, it may prouoke its desires after holinesse and vertue, is the renewing of sorrow for sinnes past, and present.
Now the sauce of the soul, in which by dipping its morsels, it may provoke its Desires After holiness and virtue, is the renewing of sorrow for Sins past, and present.
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And when a good man findeth himselfe to grow dul in holy desires, if he will set a little time apart, to call himselfe to account for his sinnes past,
And when a good man finds himself to grow dul in holy Desires, if he will Set a little time apart, to call himself to account for his Sins past,
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and to consider the greatnesse and multitude of them, the heauy punishment he hath deserued,
and to Consider the greatness and multitude of them, the heavy punishment he hath deserved,
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and Christ hath suffered for them, the exceeding great dishonour he hath done to God by them,
and christ hath suffered for them, the exceeding great dishonour he hath done to God by them,
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and how exceeding vile and base they haue made him;
and how exceeding vile and base they have made him;
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and heerehence to inforce himselfe to be sad and heauy, and to sigh and grone for these offences of his;
and Heresy to enforce himself to be sad and heavy, and to sighs and groan for these offences of his;
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This will quicken his spirituall desires, this will reuiue and stirre vp his longings, and make him earnestly couetous after grace.
This will quicken his spiritual Desires, this will revive and stir up his longings, and make him earnestly covetous After grace.
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But exercise is needfull to get a stomacke;
But exercise is needful to get a stomach;
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and the soules exercise is to set it selfe on worke about good duties, to stirre vp frequent acts of vertue within it selfe, often bending his heart in loue to God-ward, melting it in compassion toward the afflicted, inlarging it in congratulation to those of Gods Saints that are in good estate, and the Souls exercise is to Set it self on work about good duties, to stir up frequent acts of virtue within it self, often bending his heart in love to Godward, melting it in compassion towards the afflicted, enlarging it in congratulation to those of God's Saints that Are in good estate,
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and so in other vertues, especially when we haue been taught any good worke in the Word, to watch the next opportunity of doing that duty,
and so in other Virtues, especially when we have been taught any good work in the Word, to watch the next opportunity of doing that duty,
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and to set our selues, for some good space of time together, principally to looke to the practice of some principall vertue, the loue and feare of God, ioy in the holy Ghost, godly sorrow, confidence in God, and the like.
and to Set our selves, for Some good Molle of time together, principally to look to the practice of Some principal virtue, the love and Fear of God, joy in the holy Ghost, godly sorrow, confidence in God, and the like.
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This addressing ones selfe to the practice of good duties, will beget a desire of grace.
This addressing ones self to the practice of good duties, will beget a desire of grace.
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And this is the second thing necessary to cause an increase of grace. The third is, good food.
And this is the second thing necessary to cause an increase of grace. The third is, good food.
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And the food of our soules is Christ Iesus, offered vnto vs, in the Word, And the food of our Souls is christ Iesus, offered unto us, in the Word,
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and in the Sacraments, and in some sort also in the workes of God, that wee may feede vpon him,
and in the Sacraments, and in Some sort also in the works of God, that we may feed upon him,
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and grow strong in him, and in the power of his might. Christ Iesus is the bread of life;
and grow strong in him, and in the power of his might. christ Iesus is the bred of life;
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when by the Word and Sacraments, and workes of God, wee are moued and drawne to goe out of our selues, to rest, cleaue, stay vpon him for grace, life, saluation, strength,
when by the Word and Sacraments, and works of God, we Are moved and drawn to go out of our selves, to rest, cleave, stay upon him for grace, life, salvation, strength,
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& all good things, then we doe euen fill our soules with him, and then we are sure to waxe strong.
& all good things, then we do even fill our Souls with him, and then we Are sure to wax strong.
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In all the ordinances of God we must bee directed to Christ, neither can they doe vs any good,
In all the ordinances of God we must be directed to christ, neither can they do us any good,
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further then they guide vs to Christ, and to a depending vpon him.
further then they guide us to christ, and to a depending upon him.
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If you remaine in me, saith our Sauiour by and by after, you shall bring forth much fruit. Lo our food.If you remain in me, Says our Saviour by and by After, you shall bring forth much fruit. Lo our food.
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In the Word, and in each part of it, we must seeke Christ; in the Sacraments wee must seeke Christ.
In the Word, and in each part of it, we must seek christ; in the Sacraments we must seek christ.
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All the workes of Gods hand must leade vs vnto Christ;
All the works of God's hand must lead us unto christ;
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I meane, to looke to him for grace, to stay vpon him for all good things:
I mean, to look to him for grace, to stay upon him for all good things:
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when the Word teacheth any good thing, it must cause vs to rest on the Lord Iesus for strength to performe it;
when the Word Teaches any good thing, it must cause us to rest on the Lord Iesus for strength to perform it;
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when it discouereth any sinne, it must driue vs to Christ for power to amend it, and fauour to pardon it;
when it Discovereth any sin, it must driven us to christ for power to amend it, and favour to pardon it;
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when it promiseth good, it must still draw vs to the same Christ, in him to obtaine the promises;
when it promises good, it must still draw us to the same christ, in him to obtain the promises;
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when it threatens euill, it must driue vs to Christ, that we may trust by him to escape it.
when it threatens evil, it must driven us to christ, that we may trust by him to escape it.
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So the Sacraments must conduct vs to Christ, and settle our soules in assurance of attaining all good things in him.
So the Sacraments must conduct us to christ, and settle our Souls in assurance of attaining all good things in him.
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When we receiue blessings of any kind at Gods hand, they must make vs taste the sweetnesse of his loue in Christ;
When we receive blessings of any kind At God's hand, they must make us taste the sweetness of his love in christ;
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when we feele the sharpenesse of his chastening hand, it must spurre vs forward to a more earnest seeking of our reconciliation with him in Christ:
when we feel the sharpness of his chastening hand, it must spur us forward to a more earnest seeking of our reconciliation with him in christ:
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and thus all that God doth to vs, and all his ordinances that wee inioy, by leading vs vnto the true Bread of life, shall happily confirme and strengthen vs in the inner Man. For if wee abide in Christ,
and thus all that God does to us, and all his ordinances that we enjoy, by leading us unto the true Bred of life, shall happily confirm and strengthen us in the inner Man. For if we abide in christ,
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and Christs Word in vs, then shall we be surely fruitfull. The last thing to helpe growth, is good digestion:
and Christ Word in us, then shall we be surely fruitful. The last thing to help growth, is good digestion:
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when the bodily food is conueyed into the stomacke, and there concocted by the natiue heate,
when the bodily food is conveyed into the stomach, and there concocted by the native heat,
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then it becomes fit to be dispersed abroad to the strengthening of euery limme and ioynt:
then it becomes fit to be dispersed abroad to the strengthening of every limb and joint:
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so the Word of God, the Commandements, the promises, the threats, and the workes of God, both of mercy and iustice, must be mused, meditated, pondered vpon.
so the Word of God, the commandments, the promises, the Treats, and the works of God, both of mercy and Justice, must be mused, meditated, pondered upon.
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A man must set himselfe seriously to consider how true those promises be, and how much they concerne him,
A man must Set himself seriously to Consider how true those promises be, and how much they concern him,
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and so settle his heart more and more in the imbracing of them.
and so settle his heart more and more in the embracing of them.
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He must tel himselfe how holy those Commandements be, how much he is bound to obey them,
He must tell himself how holy those commandments be, how much he is bound to obey them,
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and so euen inforce his heart to a resolued purpose of following the direction of them.
and so even enforce his heart to a resolved purpose of following the direction of them.
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A light perfunctory hearing and speaking of the diuine truths, of the Word, concerning God, Christ, our selues,
A Light perfunctory hearing and speaking of the divine truths, of the Word, Concerning God, christ, our selves,
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and our duty, and the like, will affoord little or no strength; but if a man will bestow paines and time to consider of these things seriously,
and our duty, and the like, will afford little or no strength; but if a man will bestow pains and time to Consider of these things seriously,
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and to make his thoughts dwell vpon them some good while together, striuing to beate them into his heart,
and to make his thoughts dwell upon them Some good while together, striving to beat them into his heart,
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and to frame his affections accordingly;
and to frame his affections accordingly;
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this would be as sure a means of strength vnto his soule, as good and wholesome concoction of good food vnto his body.
this would be as sure a means of strength unto his soul, as good and wholesome concoction of good food unto his body.
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And thus, my brethren, so many of you as are liuing and true branches in Christ, may see what is required of you, that you may bring forth more fruit in him.
And thus, my brothers, so many of you as Are living and true branches in christ, may see what is required of you, that you may bring forth more fruit in him.
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Lay to heart that which you formerly heard, consider the profit, possibility, necessity of this growth,
Lay to heart that which you formerly herd, Consider the profit, possibility, necessity of this growth,
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and be not a sluggard for thy soule.
and be not a sluggard for thy soul.
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Thou seest how the worldly-minded man doth toyle his head and body, in seeking to grow in riches:
Thou See how the worldly-minded man does toil his head and body, in seeking to grow in riches:
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thou seest how the ambitious man bestirres himselfe, in getting more preferment:
thou See how the ambitious man bestirs himself, in getting more preferment:
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thou seest with what an eager and vnsatisfiable greedinesse, the voluptuous man doth pursue his pleasures:
thou See with what an eager and unsatisfiable greediness, the voluptuous man does pursue his pleasures:
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why shouldest not thou, that art a Christian, and a spirituall man, with at least some measure of the like diligence, addresse thy selfe to thriue in the goods of the soule, to get an higher degree of this best promotion,
why Shouldst not thou, that art a Christian, and a spiritual man, with At least Some measure of the like diligence, address thy self to thrive in the goods of the soul, to get an higher degree of this best promotion,
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and to inioy more and more of these most pleasant of all pleasures? No profit is so profitable, no honour so honourable, no pleasure so pleasurefull,
and to enjoy more and more of these most pleasant of all pleasures? No profit is so profitable, no honour so honourable, no pleasure so pleasurefull,
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as to bee fruitfull in good workes, and to abound more and more in the vertues of the inward man,
as to be fruitful in good works, and to abound more and more in the Virtues of the inward man,
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and all the good effects thereof.
and all the good effects thereof.
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Wherefore againe and againe bee intreated to make it the principall scope of your liues, to waxe more and more godly, and righteous in life.
Wherefore again and again be entreated to make it the principal scope of your lives, to wax more and more godly, and righteous in life.
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CHAP. XIX. Containing a comfort to them that haue growne, and doe grow in goodnesse.CHAP. XIX. Containing a Comfort to them that have grown, and do grow in Goodness.
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IN the last place, let all those that do perceiue themselues to be growing in fruitfulnesse, receiue much comfort heerein. O well are they:
IN the last place, let all those that do perceive themselves to be growing in fruitfulness, receive much Comfort herein. O well Are they:
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growth is a most sure signe of life: a rotten branch growes not, a rotten arme growes not.
growth is a most sure Signen of life: a rotten branch grows not, a rotten arm grows not.
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Whosoeuer therefore perceiueth that his care of liuing godlily in Christ Iesus increaseth, that he is more and more desirous to obey God,
Whosoever Therefore perceives that his care of living godlily in christ Iesus increases, that he is more and more desirous to obey God,
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and that his workes are better at last, then at first, blessed be he of the Lord:
and that his works Are better At last, then At First, blessed be he of the Lord:
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let him receiue this happy comfort from the mouth of God, and conclude himselfe infallibly to bee a liuing branch, a sound-hearted Christian.
let him receive this happy Comfort from the Mouth of God, and conclude himself infallibly to be a living branch, a soundhearted Christian.
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Indeed the people of God, to whom this consolation doth most duly appertaine, are not euer forward for the most part to imbrace the same:
Indeed the people of God, to whom this consolation does most duly appertain, Are not ever forward for the most part to embrace the same:
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yea, they are ready to depriue themselues of it by diuersity of obiections, and by name thus you shall haue them speaking against themselues:
yea, they Are ready to deprive themselves of it by diversity of objections, and by name thus you shall have them speaking against themselves:
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Alas, is there not a growth of Hypocrites, as well as of the true-hearted? Doth not the blade spring vp as well in the stony,
Alas, is there not a growth of Hypocrites, as well as of the truehearted? Does not the blade spring up as well in the stony,
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and in the thorny ground, as in the good ground? And how can I assure my selfe,
and in the thorny ground, as in the good ground? And how can I assure my self,
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but that this growth of mine is such, as may befall a dissembler? I answere, It must not be denyed, that the man of a guilefull spirit, the close Hypocrite hath his fulnesse, his period, his state, to which he may come,
but that this growth of mine is such, as may befall a dissembler? I answer, It must not be denied, that the man of a guileful Spirit, the close Hypocrite hath his fullness, his Period, his state, to which he may come,
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and to which, till he haue reached, he seemeth both to himselfe and others, to grow.
and to which, till he have reached, he seems both to himself and Others, to grow.
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But the difference is manifest and expresse.
But the difference is manifest and express.
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The Hypocrites growing in the shewes of goodnesse, causeth him also to grow in conceit of himselfe; The Hypocrites growing in the shows of Goodness, Causes him also to grow in conceit of himself;
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he thinkes better of himselfe, and much applaudeth his owne proceedings:
he thinks better of himself, and much applaudeth his own proceedings:
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but the godly man groweth in a meane conceit of himselfe, and as he waxeth better and better,
but the godly man grows in a mean conceit of himself, and as he Waxes better and better,
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so doth more & more condemne himselfe, that he is not better then he is. He sees things to be better with him then they were;
so does more & more condemn himself, that he is not better then he is. He sees things to be better with him then they were;
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but alas, he sees them also to be so farre short of what they should be, that hee is euen grieued with himselfe, to thinke of his wants and defects.
but alas, he sees them also to be so Far short of what they should be, that he is even grieved with himself, to think of his Wants and defects.
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The true godly man growes in humility, as in other graces; but the Hypocrite growes in conceitednesse, and high esteeme of himselfe.
The true godly man grows in humility, as in other graces; but the Hypocrite grows in conceitedness, and high esteem of himself.
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When a man prayes, but is much moued with dislike of himselfe, because hee prayes no better;
When a man prays, but is much moved with dislike of himself, Because he prays no better;
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meditates, but blames himselfe, because his meditations are so shattered and distracted; is merciful, but is angry against himselfe, because he is not more mercifull:
meditates, but blames himself, Because his meditations Are so shattered and distracted; is merciful, but is angry against himself, Because he is not more merciful:
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this mans growth is a sound, perfect, and sincere growth; but when hee performeth these duties so, that hee is good in his owne eyes,
this men growth is a found, perfect, and sincere growth; but when he Performeth these duties so, that he is good in his own eyes,
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because of the performance of them;
Because of the performance of them;
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this is but a shooting vp of a blade, that after will wither and come to nothing.
this is but a shooting up of a blade, that After will wither and come to nothing.
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The fruitful branch, in his fruitfulnesse sees so many wants, that hee is humbled thereby, the vnfruitfull branch is so satisfied with his shewes of fruitfulnesse, that he still magnifieth himselfe,
The fruitful branch, in his fruitfulness sees so many Wants, that he is humbled thereby, the unfruitful branch is so satisfied with his shows of fruitfulness, that he still magnifieth himself,
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and despiseth others, being increased in pride, by the increase of those things that seeme good in him.
and despises Others, being increased in pride, by the increase of those things that seem good in him.
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It is a most manifest thing in all true godly men, that when all men else doe perceiue them to grow,
It is a most manifest thing in all true godly men, that when all men Else do perceive them to grow,
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and commend them for it, they doe most complaine and condemne themselues for want of growth;
and commend them for it, they do most complain and condemn themselves for want of growth;
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for they are so stil carryed onward to that ye is before thē, as they forget that that is behind:
for they Are so still carried onward to that you is before them, as they forget that that is behind:
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but the dissembler so looketh behinde him, and forgetteth what is before, that he stands admiring himselfe for that which he hath already done,
but the dissembler so looks behind him, and forgetteth what is before, that he Stands admiring himself for that which he hath already done,
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and thinkes hee is better then this man, and that man, and compareth and preferreth himselfe before others.
and thinks he is better then this man, and that man, and compareth and preferreth himself before Others.
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Againe, the godly man doth commend others that are better then himselfe, and beholds their goodnesse with great liking and approbation, being discontented with himselfe that hee is outstripped by them:
Again, the godly man does commend Others that Are better then himself, and beholds their Goodness with great liking and approbation, being discontented with himself that he is outstripped by them:
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but the Hypocrite is moued with enuy and indignation against those that goe beyond him,
but the Hypocrite is moved with envy and Indignation against those that go beyond him,
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and will haue some quarrell to picke against their (as hee counteth it) ouer-forwardlinesse.
and will have Some quarrel to pick against their (as he counteth it) ouer-forwardlinesse.
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The godly man saith still, he is an vnprofitable seruant;
The godly man Says still, he is an unprofitable servant;
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the Hypocrite brags of his seruice, and glories in himselfe that hee is increased in wealth.
the Hypocrite brags of his service, and Glories in himself that he is increased in wealth.
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Now then, consider if thy growth in goodnesse be accompanyed with a growth in humility,
Now then, Consider if thy growth in Goodness be accompanied with a growth in humility,
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and in an abasing of thy selfe, and thinking better of others, then of thy selfe;
and in an abasing of thy self, and thinking better of Others, then of thy self;
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or if it be ioyned with conceit of thy selfe, and magnifying thy selfe aboue others,
or if it be joined with conceit of thy self, and magnifying thy self above Others,
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and enuy against them that seeme to obscure thy praises:
and envy against them that seem to Obscure thy praises:
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and if it be with thee in the former manner, thou growest indeed, and must inioy comfort;
and if it be with thee in the former manner, thou Growest indeed, and must enjoy Comfort;
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if in the latter manner, thou growest alone in shew, and hast no right nor interest into this comfort.
if in the latter manner, thou Growest alone in show, and hast no right nor Interest into this Comfort.
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But further, the good man will say against himselfe, Alas, I doe not grow, I doe not bring forth more fruit.
But further, the good man will say against himself, Alas, I do not grow, I do not bring forth more fruit.
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I demand then, Vpon what ground is it that thou chargest thy selfe with not growing? Is it because thou findest thy selfe not all out so able to continue praying and mourning,
I demand then, Upon what ground is it that thou chargest thy self with not growing? Is it Because thou Findest thy self not all out so able to continue praying and mourning,
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as in some times heretofore? I answere, that the true Christian is likely most affectionate at the first, by reason of the strange alteration that he findes in himselfe.
as in Some times heretofore? I answer, that the true Christian is likely most affectionate At the First, by reason of the strange alteration that he finds in himself.
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But say, Is not thine heart more abased now, in the sence of thy faults? Art thou not more sharpe against thy selfe, more fauourable to others? Is not thine heart now more carryed with a respect of God, lesse with a respect of thy selfe? Doest thou not become more hardly conceite of thy selfe,
But say, Is not thine heart more abased now, in the sense of thy Faults? Art thou not more sharp against thy self, more favourable to Others? Is not thine heart now more carried with a respect of God, less with a respect of thy self? Dost thou not become more hardly conceit of thy self,
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then formerly? Surely when a mans mind is more and more alienated from himselfe,
then formerly? Surely when a men mind is more and more alienated from himself,
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then hee growes most, though hee seeme to himselfe least to grow, and though he thinke himselfe lesse able to performe many good duties, then formerly he was.
then he grows most, though he seem to himself lest to grow, and though he think himself less able to perform many good duties, then formerly he was.
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Wherefore now let all Gods seruants stay vp their hearts with diuine consolations, and gather to themselues a ioyfull assurance of their being vpright, by their increase in fruitfulnesse.
Wherefore now let all God's Servants stay up their hearts with divine consolations, and gather to themselves a joyful assurance of their being upright, by their increase in fruitfulness.
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When a rich man casts ouer his accounts, and findeth his stocke to be greater then it was,
When a rich man Cast over his accounts, and finds his stock to be greater then it was,
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and his reuenewes to be inlarged, O how his heart leapeth within him, and what good it doth him, to perceiue that he is increased in wealth!
and his revenues to be enlarged, Oh how his heart leapeth within him, and what good it does him, to perceive that he is increased in wealth!
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Why should not the godly man, whose wealth is inward and spirituall, perceiuing the stocke of vertue to be augmented,
Why should not the godly man, whose wealth is inward and spiritual, perceiving the stock of virtue to be augmented,
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and his two Talents to haue gained other two, behold this with much praise to God,
and his two Talents to have gained other two, behold this with much praise to God,
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and with a great deale of content and peace in himselfe? Wee are bound in conscience to see and acknowledge the goodnesse of God this way,
and with a great deal of content and peace in himself? we Are bound in conscience to see and acknowledge the Goodness of God this Way,
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and to prepare our selues for a further increase, by taking delight in the gaines which we haue already made to our selues in the trade of godlinesse.
and to prepare our selves for a further increase, by taking delight in the gains which we have already made to our selves in the trade of godliness.
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I deny not, but that a godly man must still consider how farre he is remoued from the goale of perfection,
I deny not, but that a godly man must still Consider how Far he is removed from the goal of perfection,
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and comparing himselfe with the Law, complaine much of himselfe for being vnprofitable. But there is no contradiction betwixt these two.
and comparing himself with the Law, complain much of himself for being unprofitable. But there is no contradiction betwixt these two.
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A man may well consider of his wants, to behumbled in them; and yet withall, take notice of his increase to be ioyed in that:
A man may well Consider of his Wants, to behumbled in them; and yet withal, take notice of his increase to be joyed in that:
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both must be done, and the one of these will exceedingly helpe to the doing of the other.
both must be done, and the one of these will exceedingly help to the doing of the other.
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If wee doe not ioyne these two together, we shall finde much inconuenience by separating them.
If we do not join these two together, we shall find much inconvenience by separating them.
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Hee that still thinketh how much he is able to doe in the worke of obedience,
He that still Thinketh how much he is able to do in the work of Obedience,
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and doth not seasonably mind himselfe of his many defects, shall bee in danger of swelling and puffing vp.
and does not seasonably mind himself of his many defects, shall be in danger of swelling and puffing up.
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But hee that alwayes lookes to his wants and imperfections, and doth not sometimes raise vp his heart in the meditation of the worke of grace within him, which hath edifyed and built him vp in godlinesse,
But he that always looks to his Wants and imperfections, and does not sometime raise up his heart in the meditation of the work of grace within him, which hath edified and built him up in godliness,
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and made the little he had at first, far more then it was, shall become heereby deiected, vncheerfull, and vnthankfull.
and made the little he had At First, Far more then it was, shall become hereby dejected, uncheerful, and unthankful.
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Wherefore, feed humility with the one of these cogitations, and thankfulnesse with the other. It is yeelded, that thou art, as Paul saith, nothing;
Wherefore, feed humility with the one of these cogitations, and thankfulness with the other. It is yielded, that thou art, as Paul Says, nothing;
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yea, lesse then nothing, in comparison of what thou shouldest:
yea, less then nothing, in comparison of what thou Shouldst:
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but againe, thou art something, in comparison of what thou wast, and what thou shouldest haue been,
but again, thou art something, in comparison of what thou wast, and what thou Shouldst have been,
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but for the worke of Gods grace in thee.
but for the work of God's grace in thee.
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Acknowledge therefore, to the glory of the Vine, and the Husbandman, and to the consolation of thine owne heart:
Acknowledge Therefore, to the glory of the Vine, and the Husbandman, and to the consolation of thine own heart:
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Lord, what by thy Word, what by afflictions, what by one or other meanes that thou hast vsed and blessed,
Lord, what by thy Word, what by afflictions, what by one or other means that thou hast used and blessed,
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and by the gracious assistance of thy Spirit, in, and with all:
and by the gracious assistance of thy Spirit, in, and with all:
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I doe truly perceiue my selfe to bee in some measure confirmed and strengthened in grace, my faith is stronger, my patience more stedfast, mine heart more set vpon heauenly things, my care of shunning all sinne,
I do truly perceive my self to be in Some measure confirmed and strengthened in grace, my faith is Stronger, my patience more steadfast, mine heart more Set upon heavenly things, my care of shunning all sin,
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and the occasions thereof, my desire of seruing thee in all obedience, more constant and earnest then it hath been.
and the occasions thereof, my desire of serving thee in all Obedience, more constant and earnest then it hath been.
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Blessed bee thy name, thou art indeed a good Husbandman, and by thy good husbandry, hast made mee, that else should haue beene a dry and barren branch, to bee somewhat fruitfull, and to increase in fruitfulnesse.
Blessed be thy name, thou art indeed a good Husbandman, and by thy good Husbandry, hast made me, that Else should have been a dry and barren branch, to be somewhat fruitful, and to increase in fruitfulness.
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Vertue is then improued to the best, when it is put to the vse, of making our soules to giue more glory to God,
Virtue is then improved to the best, when it is put to the use, of making our Souls to give more glory to God,
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and to take more comfort in him. FINIS.
and to take more Comfort in him. FINIS.
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