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The Triumph of Faith. Rom. viii. v. 38, 39. For I am perswaded, that neither Death, nor Life, nor Angels, nor Principalities, nor Powers,
The Triumph of Faith. Rom. viii. v. 38, 39. For I am persuaded, that neither Death, nor Life, nor Angels, nor Principalities, nor Powers,
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nor Things present, nor Things to come, nor Heigth, nor Depth, nor any other Creature, shall be able to separate us from the Love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
nor Things present, nor Things to come, nor Heighth, nor Depth, nor any other Creature, shall be able to separate us from the Love of God, which is in christ jesus our Lord.
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IT was the Desire of our deceased Sister , a truly pious Member of this Church (and of whom I have good Grounds to be perswaded, that she is now with our Dearest Lord in Heaven) that I would preach at her Funeral from these Words, which I have read unto you.
IT was the Desire of our deceased Sister, a truly pious Member of this Church (and of whom I have good Grounds to be persuaded, that she is now with our Dearest Lord in Heaven) that I would preach At her Funeral from these Words, which I have read unto you.
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They were much upon her Heart on her sick and Death-bed;
They were much upon her Heart on her sick and Deathbed;
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she had tasted and felt the Power and Sweets of them in her own Soul, which made her break out into those rapturous Expressions but a few Hours before she died:
she had tasted and felt the Power and Sweets of them in her own Soul, which made her break out into those rapturous Expressions but a few Hours before she died:
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Now there is no more room for Doubts and Fears! For I am perswaded, that neither Death, nor Life, nor Angels, nor Principalities, nor Powers, Now there is no more room for Doubts and Fears! For I am persuaded, that neither Death, nor Life, nor Angels, nor Principalities, nor Powers,
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nor Things present, nor Things to come, nor Heigth, nor Depth, nor any other Creature, shall be able to separate us from the Love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. nor Things present, nor Things to come, nor Heighth, nor Depth, nor any other Creature, shall be able to separate us from the Love of God, which is in christ jesus our Lord.
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This Chapter ▪ out of which our Text is taken ▪ containeth three general •arts ▪
This Chapter ▪ out of which our Text is taken ▪ Containeth three general •arts ▪
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1. Those Divine and Heavenly Comforts, which are given unto Believers (studious and laborious after true Holiness) groaning under the heavy Burden of their Body of Death, those inward and insupportable Pressures, by reason of indwelling Sin, the Imperfection of their Sanctification,
1. Those Divine and Heavenly Comforts, which Are given unto Believers (studious and laborious After true Holiness) groaning under the heavy Burden of their Body of Death, those inward and insupportable Pressures, by reason of indwelling since, the Imperfection of their Sanctification,
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and Remainders of natural Corruption that are within them. From the 1st unto the 17th. 2. The Consolations administred and received by God's Saints under their Sufferings here below.
and Remainders of natural Corruption that Are within them. From the 1st unto the 17th. 2. The Consolations administered and received by God's Saints under their Sufferings Here below.
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These are recorded from the 18th to the 31st Verse.
These Are recorded from the 18th to the 31st Verse.
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3. The Triumph of Elect Believers over all their Adversaries and Evils, which they meet withal in this World.
3. The Triumph of Elect Believers over all their Adversaries and Evils, which they meet withal in this World.
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From the 32d Verse to the end. Our Text is fallen under this last Head; in which the Apostle lays down these two Propositions:
From the 32d Verse to the end. Our Text is fallen under this last Head; in which the Apostle lays down these two Propositions:
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1. That no Passives, no Sufferings whatsoever, shall be able to separate Elect Believers from the Love which God hath for them in our Lord Jesus Christ;
1. That no Passives, no Sufferings whatsoever, shall be able to separate Elect Believers from the Love which God hath for them in our Lord jesus christ;
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of which there be seven enumerated:
of which there be seven enumerated:
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Who shall separate us from the Love of Christ? Shall Tribulation, or Distress, or Persecution, Who shall separate us from the Love of christ? Shall Tribulation, or Distress, or Persecution,
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or Famine, or Nakedness, or Peril, or Sword? (As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long;
or Famine, or Nakedness, or Peril, or Sword? (As it is written, For thy sake we Are killed all the day long;
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we are accounted as Sheep for the Slaughter) Nay, in all these things we are more than Conquerours, through him that loved us. we Are accounted as Sheep for the Slaughter) Nay, in all these things we Are more than Conquerors, through him that loved us.
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2. As no Passives, so no Actives can do it, none of their ••emies;
2. As no Passives, so no Actives can do it, none of their ••emies;
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the most powerful, the most formidable, the most ••licious and mischievous of them can never, shall never be able to do it:
the most powerful, the most formidable, the most ••licious and mischievous of them can never, shall never be able to do it:
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They may attempt and enterprize such a Divorce betwixt them and God's Love for them; but they shall never be able to effect it.
They may attempt and enterprise such a Divorce betwixt them and God's Love for them; but they shall never be able to Effect it.
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The Apostle reckons up ten of these, whereof nine be Specials and Particulars, and one General,
The Apostle reckons up ten of these, whereof nine be Specials and Particulars, and one General,
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as purposing and endeavouring might and main with all their Powers and Forces, insulting and assaulting these Elect Believers, that if possible they might bereave and deprive them of God's Love in Christ Jesus towards them; but all to no purpose:
as purposing and endeavouring might and main with all their Powers and Forces, insulting and assaulting these Elect Believers, that if possible they might bereave and deprive them of God's Love in christ jesus towards them; but all to no purpose:
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Their Attempts and Endeavours, their most furious Insults and Assaults, are ineffectual and unsuccessful: For, saith the Holy Apostle, I am perswaded, that neither Death, nor Life, nor Angels,
Their Attempts and Endeavours, their most furious Insults and Assaults, Are ineffectual and unsuccessful: For, Says the Holy Apostle, I am persuaded, that neither Death, nor Life, nor Angels,
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nor Principalities, nor Powers, nor Things present, nor Things to come, nor Heigth, nor Depth,
nor Principalities, nor Powers, nor Things present, nor Things to come, nor Heighth, nor Depth,
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nor any other Creature, shall be able to separate us from the Love of God, which is in Jesus Christ our Lord. nor any other Creature, shall be able to separate us from the Love of God, which is in jesus christ our Lord.
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In this Jubilee of Faith, let us consider, 1. The Person triumphing.
In this Jubilee of Faith, let us Consider, 1. The Person triumphing.
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Who is it? In our Text it is the Apostle St. Paul that makes this joyful and glorious Profession and Protestation:
Who is it? In our Text it is the Apostle Saint Paul that makes this joyful and glorious Profession and Protestation:
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I am perswaded, that neither Life, nor Death, &c. Yet let me tell ye, he must not be here regarded in his single and personal Capacity only,I am persuaded, that neither Life, nor Death, etc. Yet let me tell you, he must not be Here regarded in his single and personal Capacity only,
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as solely triumphing, and as if he excluded all other the Saints of God, from participating in this his blessed and triumphant Assurance. No;
as solely triumphing, and as if he excluded all other the Saints of God, from participating in this his blessed and triumphant Assurance. No;
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but we must account and repute him as one personating and representing the whole Body of Elect Believers, victorious and triumphing over all the once affrighting,
but we must account and repute him as one personating and representing the Whole Body of Elect Believers, victorious and triumphing over all the once affrighting,
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but now vanquish'd and subdu'd Adversaries.
but now vanquished and subdued Adversaries.
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He acteth and speaketh in the Person of them all, learning and informing us what will be our estate very shortly;
He Acts and speaks in the Person of them all, learning and informing us what will be our estate very shortly;
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for as he was, so shall we also be, through the same Grace, and through the Power and Assistance of the same Spirit, we having the same Spirit of Faith;
for as he was, so shall we also be, through the same Grace, and through the Power and Assistance of the same Spirit, we having the same Spirit of Faith;
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according as it is written, I believed, and therefore have I spoken; we also believe, and shall therefore speak.
according as it is written, I believed, and Therefore have I spoken; we also believe, and shall Therefore speak.
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We are perswaded, that neither Life, nor Death, nor Angels, nor Devils, nor any other Creature, shall be able to separate betwixt us and the Love of God in Christ Jesus. We Are persuaded, that neither Life, nor Death, nor Angels, nor Devils, nor any other Creature, shall be able to separate betwixt us and the Love of God in christ jesus.
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And thus, in the foregoing Chapter, he bringeth in himself as a Type and Emblem of all the Saints in their threefold estate:
And thus, in the foregoing Chapter, he brings in himself as a Type and Emblem of all the Saints in their threefold estate:
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1. As foil'd and captivated by indwelling Sin, mourning and groaning under their sore Bondage and calamitous Estate, O wretched Man that I am!
1. As foiled and captivated by indwelling since, mourning and groaning under their soar Bondage and calamitous Estate, Oh wretched Man that I am!
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2. As rising and recovering from his sad and sorrowful Condition, calling upon his Fellow-Members,
2. As rising and recovering from his sad and sorrowful Condition, calling upon his Fellow members,
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and sympathizing Fellow-Soldiers in this holy spiritual Warfare, to lend him their helping-hand, and to come in to his Assistance:
and sympathizing Fellow-Soldiers in this holy spiritual Warfare, to lend him their helping-hand, and to come in to his Assistance:
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Who will deliver me from the Body of this Death! Who will deliver me from the Body of this Death!
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3. As, through the Grace of God, victorious and restored, and so joyous and triumphant, praising and blessing God:
3. As, through the Grace of God, victorious and restored, and so joyous and triumphant, praising and blessing God:
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Thanks be to God for Christ Jesus our Lord, through whom he has, and we also shall have, a full and final Victory.Thanks be to God for christ jesus our Lord, through whom he has, and we also shall have, a full and final Victory.
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And this is farther evident from the Context;
And this is farther evident from the Context;
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for in the 35th Verse, the Apostle doth not speak in the singular number, as only of himself in his glorious Challenge, Who shall separate Me from the Love of Christ? but in the plural, Who shall separate Ʋs from the Love of Christ? What Ʋs is this? I answer, Ʋs Believers, Ʋs Elect called, Ʋs Elect converted, Ʋs Elected justified.
for in the 35th Verse, the Apostle does not speak in the singular number, as only of himself in his glorious Challenge, Who shall separate Me from the Love of christ? but in the plural, Who shall separate Ʋs from the Love of christ? What Ʋs is this? I answer, Ʋs Believers, Ʋs Elect called, Ʋs Elect converted, Ʋs Elected justified.
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So then when he varieth the number, and maketh an enallage of the singular from the plural,
So then when he varieth the number, and makes an Enallagen of the singular from the plural,
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and saith, I am perswaded; yet that all Believers might take themselves for included, and particularly concerned in this his Triumph;
and Says, I am persuaded; yet that all Believers might take themselves for included, and particularly concerned in this his Triumph;
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and that he doth not speak for himself, but for them also, he expresseth his Assurance as theirs;
and that he does not speak for himself, but for them also, he Expresses his Assurance as theirs;
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and is as much perswaded for them, as for himself, and therefore joineth them as Partners with him,
and is as much persuaded for them, as for himself, and Therefore joins them as Partners with him,
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and Partakers together with himself in this heavenly Confidence: For, saith he, I am perswaded, that neither Life, nor Death, nor Angels, nor Devils,
and Partakers together with himself in this heavenly Confidence: For, Says he, I am persuaded, that neither Life, nor Death, nor Angels, nor Devils,
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nor any other Creature whatsoever, shall ever be able to divorce Ʋs from the Love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. nor any other Creature whatsoever, shall ever be able to divorce Ʋs from the Love of God in christ jesus our Lord.
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2. We have the Apostle's Jubilee and Triumph; yet not his only, as I said, but that of Elect Believers also:
2. We have the Apostle's Jubilee and Triumph; yet not his only, as I said, but that of Elect Believers also:
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I am perswaded, that neither, &c. The Word in the Original is not NONLATINALPHABET in the present Tense, but NONLATINALPHABET in the perfect;I am persuaded, that neither, etc. The Word in the Original is not in the present Tense, but in the perfect;
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not I am, but I have been perswaded, and so am still perswaded.
not I am, but I have been persuaded, and so am still persuaded.
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Yet it is properly enough, and very emphatically render'd in our Version, by our most Learned and Judicious Translators, I am perswaded. For although he had obtained this Grace and Favour from God, to be fully assured of his Love,
Yet it is properly enough, and very emphatically rendered in our Version, by our most Learned and Judicious Translators, I am persuaded. For although he had obtained this Grace and Favour from God, to be Fully assured of his Love,
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and to have it sealed to him, it may be the very next Day after his Conversion;
and to have it sealed to him, it may be the very next Day After his Conversion;
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yet he had not lost this rich and rare Jewel for many long Years after.
yet he had not lost this rich and rare Jewel for many long years After.
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Although he had been exercised with sore and sharp Trials, and had been buffeted by an Angel of Satan,
Although he had been exercised with soar and sharp Trials, and had been buffeted by an Angel of Satan,
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and combated continually by his Body of Death;
and combated continually by his Body of Death;
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yet he retained firm and stedfast this blessed Hope and Assurance of God's Love unto his Soul for near forty Years.
yet he retained firm and steadfast this blessed Hope and Assurance of God's Love unto his Soul for near forty years.
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And I very well remember, that a Godly and Religious Gentleman of my own Name, told me upon his Death-bed, That after God had drawn him in his younger Days out of the Snares of Popery,
And I very well Remember, that a Godly and Religious Gentleman of my own Name, told me upon his Deathbed, That After God had drawn him in his younger Days out of the Snares of Popery,
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and delivered him from the Romish Fowlers (who had lain Ginns and Traps for his precious Soul) and brought him home unto himself by the effectual operation of his Holy Word and Spirit upon his Heart, he did in some short time after gain the Assurance of God's Love,
and Delivered him from the Romish Fowlers (who had lain Gins and Traps for his precious Soul) and brought him home unto himself by the effectual operation of his Holy Word and Spirit upon his Heart, he did in Some short time After gain the Assurance of God's Love,
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and had kept it for above forty Years together;
and had kept it for above forty years together;
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having great and good Hopes, even then when he was a dying, that he should through Divine Grace make an happy Exchange of Earth for Heaven;
having great and good Hope's, even then when he was a dying, that he should through Divine Grace make an happy Exchange of Earth for Heaven;
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of his Sins and Miseries, for perfect Holiness, and perfect Happiness, for Eternal Life and Glory.
of his Sins and Misery's, for perfect Holiness, and perfect Happiness, for Eternal Life and Glory.
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But the Matter of the Apostle's and Believers Confidence deserves our Attention.
But the Matter of the Apostle's and Believers Confidence deserves our Attention.
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What is it that he professeth and protesteth to be so fully assured and perswaded of? I answer, it is this, That neither Life nor Death,
What is it that he Professes and protesteth to be so Fully assured and persuaded of? I answer, it is this, That neither Life nor Death,
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nor Angels, nor Principalities, nor Powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor heigth,
nor Angels, nor Principalities, nor Powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor heighth,
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nor depth, nor any other Creature shall be able to separate us from the Love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. nor depth, nor any other Creature shall be able to separate us from the Love of God in christ jesus our Lord.
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What kind of Perswasion is this? Would you know its Nature? 1. It was not a meer Moral Assurance bottomed upon Probabilities and Conjectures;
What kind of Persuasion is this? Would you know its Nature? 1. It was not a mere Moral Assurance bottomed upon Probabilities and Conjectures;
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This could not be without its doubts and fears, its buts, ifs, and ands. For such as the Cause is, such is the Effect:
This could not be without its doubts and fears, its buts, ifs, and ands. For such as the Cause is, such is the Effect:
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if the Cause be necessary, the Effect is necessary, and follows infallibly; but if the Cause be but probable and contingent, the Effect can be none other,
if the Cause be necessary, the Effect is necessary, and follows infallibly; but if the Cause be but probable and contingent, the Effect can be none other,
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nor better than probable, pendulous, doubtful, and uncertain. 2. It is a sensible Persuasion, an Assurance arising and springing from Sense.
nor better than probable, pendulous, doubtful, and uncertain. 2. It is a sensible Persuasion, an Assurance arising and springing from Sense.
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The Apostle derived his Assurance from his Sense and Feelings, and so do all Elect Believers also derive theirs.
The Apostle derived his Assurance from his Sense and Feelings, and so do all Elect Believers also derive theirs.
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That which we have seen with our Eyes, which we have heard with our Ears, which we have looked upon, That which we have seen with our Eyes, which we have herd with our Ears, which we have looked upon,
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and our Hands have handled of the Word of Life; (for the Life was manifested,
and our Hands have handled of the Word of Life; (for the Life was manifested,
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and we have seen it, and bear witness, and shew unto you that Eternal Life which was with the Father,
and we have seen it, and bear witness, and show unto you that Eternal Life which was with the Father,
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and was manifested unto us) That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, 1 John. 1.2, 3. For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard, Acts. 4.20. Again, taste and see that the Lord is good, Psal. 34.8. What a Man sees, hears, tasts, and feels, he can confidently attest unto the truth thereof.and was manifested unto us) That which we have seen and herd declare we unto you, 1 John. 1.2, 3. For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and herd, Acts. 4.20. Again, taste and see that the Lord is good, Psalm 34.8. What a Man sees, hears, tastes, and feels, he can confidently attest unto the truth thereof.
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The Objects of Sense are undoubted: They be so clear, as none can justly call them in question.
The Objects of Sense Are undoubted: They be so clear, as none can justly call them in question.
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The Apostle had sensible Experience of the Love of God being shed abroad in his Heart;
The Apostle had sensible Experience of the Love of God being shed abroad in his Heart;
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and therefore spake what he had felt of its Power, Efficacy, and Virtue within him, and upon him.
and Therefore spoke what he had felt of its Power, Efficacy, and Virtue within him, and upon him.
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3. As it is a sensible Persuasion, so is it a fixed, and most firm Persuasion;
3. As it is a sensible Persuasion, so is it a fixed, and most firm Persuasion;
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it lyeth so close home upon the Soul, that it cannot be shaken off. St. Paul could never be rid of it;
it lies so close home upon the Soul, that it cannot be shaken off. Saint Paul could never be rid of it;
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it stuck to him at all Times, and abode with him in all Places.
it stuck to him At all Times, and Abided with him in all Places.
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I am confident of this very thing (saith the Apostle to the Philippians) that He which hath begun a good Work in you, will perform it until the Day of Jesus Christ, Cap. 1.6. The Persuasion from Sense is sure and most certain:I am confident of this very thing (Says the Apostle to the Philippians) that He which hath begun a good Work in you, will perform it until the Day of jesus christ, Cap. 1.6. The Persuasion from Sense is sure and most certain:
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It is exclusive of all doubts.
It is exclusive of all doubts.
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He must be an absurd and unreasonable Person, who will not believe the Snow to be white,
He must be an absurd and unreasonable Person, who will not believe the Snow to be white,
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and Fire hot, whenas the Sense of all Mankind affirms it. One Man may be imposed upon, but all Men cannot:
and Fire hight, whenas the Sense of all Mankind affirms it. One Man may be imposed upon, but all Men cannot:
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Men cannot shake off the Evidence of Sense, which is common to all. 4. This Persuasion is infallible.
Men cannot shake off the Evidence of Sense, which is Common to all. 4. This Persuasion is infallible.
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I know whom I have believed; I know whom I have believed;
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and I am perswaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that Day, 2 Tim. 1.12.and I am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that Day, 2 Tim. 1.12.
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For I know him to be God Almighty, and that his Almighty Power will secure and preserve me.
For I know him to be God Almighty, and that his Almighty Power will secure and preserve me.
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So that this Perswasion is bottom'd upon a most stable and immoveable Foundation: 1. Upon God's irrevocable, and irreversible Decree:
So that this Persuasion is bottomed upon a most stable and immoveable Foundation: 1. Upon God's irrevocable, and irreversible decree:
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Whom he predestinated, them he called; whom he called, them he justified; whom he justified, them he glorified. Whom he predestinated, them he called; whom he called, them he justified; whom he justified, them he glorified.
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The Links of this Golden Chain of our Salvation are indissolvable. The Foundation of God's Election standeth sure, having this Seal, the Lord knoweth, i. e.
The Links of this Golden Chain of our Salvation Are indissolvable. The Foundation of God's Election Stands sure, having this Seal, the Lord Knoweth, i. e.
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the Lord loveth them that are his: And whom he loveth from the beginning, he loveth unto the end, Rom. 8.29, 30, 33. 2 Tim. 2.19. Joh. 13.1. 2. It is grounded upon the Operation of God's Holy Spirit, who sealeth them, and beareth witness together with their Spirits, that they are the Children of God.
the Lord loves them that Are his: And whom he loves from the beginning, he loves unto the end, Rom. 8.29, 30, 33. 2 Tim. 2.19. John 13.1. 2. It is grounded upon the Operation of God's Holy Spirit, who Sealeth them, and bears witness together with their Spirits, that they Are the Children of God.
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Now the Certificate and Testimony of the Holy Spirit of Truth is most uncontestable, valid, and infallible.
Now the Certificate and Testimony of the Holy Spirit of Truth is most contestable, valid, and infallible.
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3. It is founded upon the Promises, which are all Yea and Amen, utterly impossible to be false:
3. It is founded upon the Promises, which Are all Yea and Amen, utterly impossible to be false:
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They be true Sayings of God; yea, Truth it self, and therefore must be made good.
They be true Sayings of God; yea, Truth it self, and Therefore must be made good.
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For Heaven and Earth shall sooner pass away, than the least jot or tittle of God's Word shall fail, or fall to the Ground.
For Heaven and Earth shall sooner pass away, than the least jot or tittle of God's Word shall fail, or fallen to the Ground.
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Blessed is she that hath believed, for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord, Luke 1.45.Blessed is she that hath believed, for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord, Lycia 1.45.
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Pray do but mark, among a multitude of others, these two Promises, and see what a solid, substantial,
Pray do but mark, among a multitude of Others, these two Promises, and see what a solid, substantial,
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and infallible Assurance they do produce in the Hearts of sound Believers: Whosoever believeth in Jesus Christ shall not perish, but have Everlasting Life.
and infallible Assurance they do produce in the Hearts of found Believers: Whosoever Believeth in jesus christ shall not perish, but have Everlasting Life.
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Peter, Paul, and Thomas come in and say, Lord, I believe, help my Ʋnbelief! Increase my Faith!Peter, Paul, and Thomas come in and say, Lord, I believe, help my Ʋnbelief! Increase my Faith!
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I know that I do believe in Christ, I know that I rest on Christ, I throw my self upon him,
I know that I do believe in christ, I know that I rest on christ, I throw my self upon him,
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and upon him only for Salvation.
and upon him only for Salvation.
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What now can the conclusion be less than this? I am perswaded because of the Promise of God, who cannot lie,
What now can the conclusion be less than this? I am persuaded Because of the Promise of God, who cannot lie,
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nor deny himself, that I shall not perish, but have undoubtedly and infallibly Everlasting Life. Again, Whosoever cometh unto me, I will in no wise cast out, John 6.37.
nor deny himself, that I shall not perish, but have undoubtedly and infallibly Everlasting Life. Again, Whosoever comes unto me, I will in no wise cast out, John 6.37.
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But, saith Peter, to whom shall we go, Lord, but unto thy self? For thou only hast the Words of Eternal Life.
But, Says Peter, to whom shall we go, Lord, but unto thy self? For thou only haste the Words of Eternal Life.
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I know none other Rock unto which I may flee, but unto the Rock of Ages, Jesus Christ.
I know none other Rock unto which I may flee, but unto the Rock of Ages, jesus christ.
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And what then is the conclusion but this; therefore because I am drawn by the sweet, secret, and irresistible Power of Divine Grace,
And what then is the conclusion but this; Therefore Because I am drawn by the sweet, secret, and irresistible Power of Divine Grace,
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and do come unto, and run after the Lord Jesus, and lay hold of him, resting and reposing my poor Soul upon him;
and do come unto, and run After the Lord jesus, and lay hold of him, resting and reposing my poor Soul upon him;
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therefore he will in no wise cast me out, he will heal my Back-slidings, love me freely, receive me graciously, and save me everlastingly.
Therefore he will in no wise cast me out, he will heal my Backslidings, love me freely, receive me graciously, and save me everlastingly.
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You see hereupon how full and infallible his Assurance must needs be.
You see hereupon how full and infallible his Assurance must needs be.
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Quest. But did not Paul know this? Was he not assured, and perswaded of this Love of God towards him, by a special and particular Divine Revelation, which Elect Believers are now adays destitute of?Quest. But did not Paul know this? Was he not assured, and persuaded of this Love of God towards him, by a special and particular Divine Revelation, which Elect Believers Are now adais destitute of?
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Answ. Indeed this is the Doctrine of the Romanists: But it is not Scripture-Doctrine, but clasheth with it, and is diametrically opposite thereunto.Answer Indeed this is the Doctrine of the Romanists: But it is not Scripture doctrine, but clasheth with it, and is diametrically opposite thereunto.
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For St. Paul doth not arrogate this Assurance to himself only, as if it were his sole, incommunicable Privilege. No;
For Saint Paul does not arrogate this Assurance to himself only, as if it were his sole, incommunicable Privilege. No;
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but he layeth it open, and in common unto all the Children of God, as I have proved before,
but he Layeth it open, and in Common unto all the Children of God, as I have proved before,
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and you may read once again in the 8th Chapter of the Epistle to the Romans, Verses 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35.
and you may read once again in the 8th Chapter of the Epistle to the Roman, Verses 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35.
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Besides, I did but just now tell you what was the source and spring of this Assurance, viz. God's Everlasting Purpose and Decree of Election, sealed home by the Holy Spirit unto the sound Believer in his effectual Calling,
Beside, I did but just now tell you what was the source and spring of this Assurance, viz. God's Everlasting Purpose and decree of Election, sealed home by the Holy Spirit unto the found Believer in his effectual Calling,
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and sincere Conversion, after deep Humbling, Repentance, and Reformation, with Divine Peace, Joys and Comforts unspeakable, and full of Glory.
and sincere Conversion, After deep Humbling, Repentance, and Reformation, with Divine Peace, Joys and Comforts unspeakable, and full of Glory.
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And to say no more, if Paul had attained unto this Assurance by supernatural Revelation, then he could never have told it unto the World, 2 Cor. 12.2. when he was rapt up in his Spirit into the Third Heavens, into the Paradise of God;
And to say no more, if Paul had attained unto this Assurance by supernatural Revelation, then he could never have told it unto the World, 2 Cor. 12.2. when he was rapt up in his Spirit into the Third Heavens, into the Paradise of God;
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what he saw and heard there in those Extasies and Visions were not lawful to be declared, they were NONLATINALPHABET, Things impossible to be uttered.
what he saw and herd there in those Ecstasies and Visions were not lawful to be declared, they were, Things impossible to be uttered.
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He had no Skill, if he had Will; he had not Words, nor Expressions whereby to signifie them unto others.
He had no Skill, if he had Will; he had not Words, nor Expressions whereby to signify them unto Others.
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And if this be a Truth, as they are his own express Words, how then could he have this Assurance by extraordinary Revelation? For if he had it so, we should never have had it made known to us:
And if this be a Truth, as they Are his own express Words, how then could he have this Assurance by extraordinary Revelation? For if he had it so, we should never have had it made known to us:
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For such special, and divine extraordinary Revelations are miraculous, of which 'tis impossible to give any account of their Nature.
For such special, and divine extraordinary Revelations Are miraculous, of which it's impossible to give any account of their Nature.
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From the Text thus opened, we may learn these Three Points of Doctrine.
From the Text thus opened, we may Learn these Three Points of Doctrine.
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1 Doct. That Elect Believers are beloved of God the Father in Christ, or for the sake of Christ Jesus our Lord;
1 Doct. That Elect Believers Are Beloved of God the Father in christ, or for the sake of christ jesus our Lord;
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not for their own sakes, but only for Christ's.
not for their own sakes, but only for Christ's.
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Were it not for the Person of Christ, God would not have any the least respect to them, or regard for them.
Were it not for the Person of christ, God would not have any the least respect to them, or regard for them.
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The Prophet Elisha would not so much as deign cast his Eyes upon the wicked King of Israel, tho' he were a perishing, had it not been for the sake of that good King Jehoshaphat; nor would God have had any the least Pity upon Believers, had it not been for Christ's sake.
The Prophet Elisha would not so much as deign cast his Eyes upon the wicked King of Israel, though he were a perishing, had it not been for the sake of that good King Jehoshaphat; nor would God have had any the least Pity upon Believers, had it not been for Christ's sake.
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It is in his beloved Son that he is well pleased with them: They be accepted in the Well-beloved:
It is in his Beloved Son that he is well pleased with them: They be accepted in the Well-beloved:
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They be elected in Christ, as Members of Christ their Head; they have their Sins pardoned for Christ's sake;
They be elected in christ, as Members of christ their Head; they have their Sins pardoned for Christ's sake;
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they be justified, because of Christ's Righteousness;
they be justified, Because of Christ's Righteousness;
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they be adopted by the Grace of Christ, and reconciled by his Blood, and saved by his Death.
they be adopted by the Grace of christ, and reconciled by his Blood, and saved by his Death.
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The Love which God hath for them, is not only a Love of Benevolence, by which he wisheth well unto them;
The Love which God hath for them, is not only a Love of Benevolence, by which he wishes well unto them;
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but for Christ's sake, he hath a Love of Amity and Complacency for them, and richly loadeth them with all his saving Benefits,
but for Christ's sake, he hath a Love of Amity and Complacency for them, and richly loadeth them with all his Saving Benefits,
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because of the Passion of Christ, who loved them, and died for them, and gave himself a Sacrifice of a sweet-smelling Savour;
Because of the Passion of christ, who loved them, and died for them, and gave himself a Sacrifice of a sweet-smelling Savour;
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therefore hath God a most favourable respect unto them.
Therefore hath God a most favourable respect unto them.
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Yea, and because of Christ's continual Intercession for them, because that he is their Advocate with the Father,
Yea, and Because of Christ's continual Intercession for them, Because that he is their Advocate with the Father,
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therefore is God propitious to them, doing away all their Iniquities, Transgressions, and Sins: For God heareth Christ always, and can deny him nothing which he requesteth for them.
Therefore is God propitious to them, doing away all their Iniquities, Transgressions, and Sins: For God hears christ always, and can deny him nothing which he requesteth for them.
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Quest. But how is God's Love free, if it be given them in and for Christ's sake?Quest. But how is God's Love free, if it be given them in and for Christ's sake?
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I Answer, It is most free:
I Answer, It is most free:
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For altho' the Effects and Fruits of God's Love received by us, do cost Christ his dearest Heart's Blood, yet they cost us nothing.
For although the Effects and Fruits of God's Love received by us, do cost christ his dearest Heart's Blood, yet they cost us nothing.
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We neither did, nor suffered any thing for which God's Love to us might be engaged or imparted to us:
We neither did, nor suffered any thing for which God's Love to us might be engaged or imparted to us:
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We could never merit any of God's Love in any of its kinds, acts, or degrees;
We could never merit any of God's Love in any of its Kinds, acts, or Degrees;
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so that God loveth us freely. But, 2dly, We may observe farther.
so that God loves us freely. But, 2dly, We may observe farther.
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2 Doct. It is not possible that Elect Believers should be by any Means or Instruments, by any Creatures whatsoever, active or passive, present or to come, separated and divorced from this Love which God beareth them in Jesus Christ.
2 Doct. It is not possible that Elect Believers should be by any Means or Instruments, by any Creatures whatsoever, active or passive, present or to come, separated and divorced from this Love which God bears them in jesus christ.
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3 Doct. That Elect Believers, notwithstanding in-dwelling Sin in them, and very sore Afflictions from without upon them, may yet be comfortably perswaded and assured of God's everlasting Love unto them in Christ Jesus our Lord.
3 Doct. That Elect Believers, notwithstanding indwelling since in them, and very soar Afflictions from without upon them, may yet be comfortably persuaded and assured of God's everlasting Love unto them in christ jesus our Lord.
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The Love of God may be considered two ways, either passively or actively.
The Love of God may be considered two ways, either passively or actively.
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1. Passively, for that Love with which we are beloved of God, as when we were elected by him before the Foundations of the World, to obtain the Adoption of Children;
1. Passively, for that Love with which we Are Beloved of God, as when we were elected by him before the Foundations of the World, to obtain the Adoption of Children;
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when we were so beloved by him, as that he gave Jesus Christ unto us, and to the death for us.
when we were so Beloved by him, as that he gave jesus christ unto us, and to the death for us.
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This Love of God is most wonderful, and admits of none, as being infinitely above, and beyond all Comparisons.
This Love of God is most wondered, and admits of none, as being infinitely above, and beyond all Comparisons.
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It is a discriminating and distinguishing Love:
It is a discriminating and distinguishing Love:
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For it hath made a vast difference betwixt us, and the rest of the World, who are not elected,
For it hath made a vast difference betwixt us, and the rest of the World, who Are not elected,
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but passed by in God's Everlasting Purpose, and reprobated forevermore.
but passed by in God's Everlasting Purpose, and reprobated forevermore.
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Yea, and this electing Love doth also make a wide difference in the very Elect themselves,
Yea, and this electing Love does also make a wide difference in the very Elect themselves,
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so that they are not the same Persons that once they were.
so that they Are not the same Persons that once they were.
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For whereas they were conceiv'd in Sin, and by Nature Children of Wrath, as all others are,
For whereas they were conceived in since, and by Nature Children of Wrath, as all Others Are,
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because of Original Sin, and so have incurred and deserved the Curse of God, and Eternal Destruction for that,
Because of Original since, and so have incurred and deserved the Curse of God, and Eternal Destruction for that,
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and their other innumerable, habitual, and actual Transgressions;
and their other innumerable, habitual, and actual Transgressions;
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yet God having from all Eternity predestinated them to be Vessels of Grace, and Heirs of Glory, he doth therefore in his appointed time call them effectually out of their Darkness into his marvelous Light:
yet God having from all Eternity predestinated them to be Vessels of Grace, and Heirs of Glory, he does Therefore in his appointed time call them effectually out of their Darkness into his marvelous Light:
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He doth convert them savingly by the invincible, irresistible Power of his victorious and vorticordious Grace, he doth sanctifie them inwardly,
He does convert them savingly by the invincible, irresistible Power of his victorious and vorticordious Grace, he does sanctify them inwardly,
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and thoroughly by his most Holy Spirit, purging out of them all their Filthiness, and superfluity of Naughtiness, inriching, perfuming,
and thoroughly by his most Holy Spirit, purging out of them all their Filthiness, and superfluity of Naughtiness, enriching, perfuming,
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and adorning them with the choicest Spices of the Heavenly Merchant, with all saving Graces, and Christian Vertues, and maketh them fruitful in every good Work.
and adorning them with the Choicest Spices of the Heavenly Merchant, with all Saving Graces, and Christian Virtues, and makes them fruitful in every good Work.
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Read to this purpose at your leisure, Titus 3.3, 4, 5. 1 Cor. 6.9, 10, 11. Eph. 5.8, 25, 26, 27. Col. 1.12, 13.
Read to this purpose At your leisure, Titus 3.3, 4, 5. 1 Cor. 6.9, 10, 11. Ephesians 5.8, 25, 26, 27. Col. 1.12, 13.
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Moreover this Love, whereby we are caressed of God, is a peculiar Love:
Moreover this Love, whereby we Are caressed of God, is a peculiar Love:
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It is not extended unto all and every individual Person in the World, that they should share in it equally and alike. No;
It is not extended unto all and every Individu Person in the World, that they should share in it equally and alike. No;
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but it is only conferr'd upon a World chosen out of this World, Joh. 3.16, 17. Joh. 17.6, 9. Many are called, but few chosen.
but it is only conferred upon a World chosen out of this World, John 3.16, 17. John 17.6, 9. Many Are called, but few chosen.
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And these few Elect Ones, are God's World in the World, his World cull'd and called out of this World.
And these few Elect Ones, Are God's World in the World, his World culled and called out of this World.
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Electing Love is not universal (that is a contradiction in the Adject) but is special of some Particulars and Individuals:
Electing Love is not universal (that is a contradiction in the Adject) but is special of Some Particulars and Individuals:
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This very Love of God is an Act of absolute Dominion and Sovereignty.
This very Love of God is an Act of absolute Dominion and Sovereignty.
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God, in his infinite Fore-knowledge, seeing and beholding all Mankind as fallen into that horrible Gulph,
God, in his infinite Foreknowledge, seeing and beholding all Mankind as fallen into that horrible Gulf,
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and bottomless Pit of Sin and Misery, doth out of his rich, unsearchable, and unaccountable Grace, chuse some particular Men and Women, such as he pleased, out of this common ruinated Mass, to be the blessed Heirs of Eternal Life and Glory:
and bottomless Pit of since and Misery, does out of his rich, unsearchable, and unaccountable Grace, choose Some particular Men and Women, such as he pleased, out of this Common ruinated Mass, to be the blessed Heirs of Eternal Life and Glory:
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As a Potter out of the same lump of Dirt and Clay doth make one a Vessel unto Honour, and another unto Dishonour.
As a Potter out of the same lump of Dirt and Clay does make one a Vessel unto Honour, and Another unto Dishonour.
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And there can be no reason given hereof but this, That such was his good Will and Pleasure:
And there can be no reason given hereof but this, That such was his good Will and Pleasure:
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He elected them, because he would elect them:
He elected them, Because he would elect them:
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He will be gracious to whom he will be gracious, and merciful to whom he will be merciful; He will be gracious to whom he will be gracious, and merciful to whom he will be merciful;
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and whom he will he hardens. Can he not do with his own as he pleaseth?and whom he will he hardens. Can he not do with his own as he Pleases?
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Again, this Love whereby we are beloved of God, is a most free and undeserved Love:
Again, this Love whereby we Are Beloved of God, is a most free and undeserved Love:
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We were elected before we had a Being, before ever the World had a Beginning;
We were elected before we had a Being, before ever the World had a Beginning;
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so that it must be absolutely free, without any motive or Merit for it in us.
so that it must be absolutely free, without any motive or Merit for it in us.
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For the Children not being yet born.
For the Children not being yet born.
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neither having done any Good or Evil, that the Purpose of God according to Election might stand, not of Works,
neither having done any Good or Evil, that the Purpose of God according to Election might stand, not of Works,
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but of him that calleth, it was said, Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated, Rom. 9.11, 13. And the Lord hath appeared to me of old, saying, I have loved thee with an everlasting Love;
but of him that calls, it was said, Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated, Rom. 9.11, 13. And the Lord hath appeared to me of old, saying, I have loved thee with an everlasting Love;
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therefore with Loving Kindness have I drawn thee, Jer. 31.3.Therefore with Loving Kindness have I drawn thee, Jer. 31.3.
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And this Love of God is grounded and bottom'd upon an immoveable, unchangeable, and inviolable Decree.
And this Love of God is grounded and bottomed upon an immoveable, unchangeable, and inviolable decree.
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The Foundation of God standeth sure, firm, and fixed;
The Foundation of God Stands sure, firm, and fixed;
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yea, far more sure and fixed than the Laws of the Medes and Persians, which never change.
yea, Far more sure and fixed than the Laws of the Medes and Persians, which never change.
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Our Lord Jesus is the elect, precious Corner-stone, and Foundation in this Decree;
Our Lord jesus is the elect, precious Cornerstone, and Foundation in this decree;
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and we who are now Believers, were then from before the beginning of the World chosen in him,
and we who Are now Believers, were then from before the beginning of the World chosen in him,
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and given unto him by the Father to be Heirs of God, and Joint-Heirs together with Christ of the Heavenly Kingdom.
and given unto him by the Father to be Heirs of God, and Joint heirs together with christ of the Heavenly Kingdom.
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And that stupendious Love which moved God to give us unto Christ, will also move and induce the Lord Jesus to keep us carefully,
And that stupendious Love which moved God to give us unto christ, will also move and induce the Lord jesus to keep us carefully,
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and to restore us safely unto his Father.
and to restore us safely unto his Father.
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Those that thou gavest me I have kept, and none of them is lost, but the Son of Perdition; Those that thou Gavest me I have kept, and none of them is lost, but the Son of Perdition;
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nor was he lost through any default of Care, Diligence, Fidelity, or Power, and Watchfulness of Christ,
nor was he lost through any default of Care, Diligence, Fidis, or Power, and Watchfulness of christ,
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but meerly that the Scripture might be fulfilled.
but merely that the Scripture might be fulfilled.
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And this is evident, and demonstrated beyond all possibility of Contestation, because that our Lord Jesus doth give unto all them, who are given him by the Father, Eternal Life,
And this is evident, and demonstrated beyond all possibility of Contestation, Because that our Lord jesus does give unto all them, who Are given him by the Father, Eternal Life,
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and they shall never perish, neither shall any one take them out of his hand.
and they shall never perish, neither shall any one take them out of his hand.
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The Father which gave them to him is greater than all, and none is able to pluck them out of his hand:
The Father which gave them to him is greater than all, and none is able to pluck them out of his hand:
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And he and his Father are one.
And he and his Father Are one.
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The Acts of this Divine Love are innumerable, and the degrees and dimensions of it are unmeasurable.
The Acts of this Divine Love Are innumerable, and the Degrees and dimensions of it Are unmeasurable.
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Who can count his mighty Acts? Who can utter forth all God's Praise? There be heights,
Who can count his mighty Acts? Who can utter forth all God's Praise? There be heights,
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and depths, lengths and breadths unfathomable, incomprehensible dimensions in the Love of God, surpassing all created Knowledge.
and depths, lengths and breadths unfathomable, incomprehensible dimensions in the Love of God, surpassing all created Knowledge.
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It is impossible to give in a Specimen of Particulars. I have hinted at some:
It is impossible to give in a Specimen of Particulars. I have hinted At Some:
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And had I the Rhetorick and Arithmetick of Men and Angels, I could never express and compute the rest.
And had I the Rhetoric and Arithmetic of Men and Angels, I could never express and compute the rest.
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Who can search out God, or the Love of God unto Perfection? It is a Golden Stream running out of one boundless, bottomless Ocean of Eternity into another.
Who can search out God, or the Love of God unto Perfection? It is a Golden Stream running out of one boundless, bottomless Ocean of Eternity into Another.
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We are but of Yesterday, and know nothing of the Antiquity and Eternity of Divine Love:
We Are but of Yesterday, and know nothing of the Antiquity and Eternity of Divine Love:
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It was destinated and design'd before time, communicated and collated in time, and will be continued and perpetuat•d when time shall be no more.
It was destinated and designed before time, communicated and collated in time, and will be continued and perpetuat•d when time shall be no more.
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That Love which God had purposed for his Elect before the World, doth seize upon them, lay hold of them, clasp,
That Love which God had purposed for his Elect before the World, does seize upon them, lay hold of them, clasp,
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and embrace them whilst they lie in this World dead, rotting, and stinking above-ground in their Sins;
and embrace them while they lie in this World dead, rotting, and stinking aboveground in their Sins;
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and doth wash them in the Laver of Regeneration, quickning and raising them up unto the divine Life, sanctifying, and purifying them in their whole Soul, Body,
and does wash them in the Laver of Regeneration, quickening and raising them up unto the divine Life, sanctifying, and purifying them in their Whole Soul, Body,
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and Spirit, from all their Defilements and Abominations, and is now qualifying, and making them meet and fit for an Inheritance with the Saints in Light.
and Spirit, from all their Defilements and Abominations, and is now qualifying, and making them meet and fit for an Inheritance with the Saints in Light.
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Besides this Love wherewith God doth love them, it causeth all to go well with them;
Beside this Love wherewith God does love them, it Causes all to go well with them;
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all the Motions of the Wheels of Providence do work together for their good:
all the Motions of the Wheels of Providence do work together for their good:
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So that all things are theirs, for the Use and Service, the Behoof and Benefit of these Elect Believers.
So that all things Are theirs, for the Use and Service, the Behoof and Benefit of these Elect Believers.
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And therefore whoso is so wise, and observeth all the intricate and perplexing Passages of Divine Providence, from first to last, shall understand abundance of God's Love and Loving-kindness.
And Therefore whoso is so wise, and observeth all the intricate and perplexing Passages of Divine Providence, from First to last, shall understand abundance of God's Love and Lovingkindness.
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And to say no more, the Love which God beareth unto his Elect and adopted Children, it is ineffable and incomparable. Behold!
And to say no more, the Love which God bears unto his Elect and adopted Children, it is ineffable and incomparable. Behold!
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what manner of Love is this, which our Heavenly Father hath expressed to us, and bestowed upon us, in making us his Sons and Daughters? Can you tell what its Nature is? Can you tell what its Acts, Kinds,
what manner of Love is this, which our Heavenly Father hath expressed to us, and bestowed upon us, in making us his Sons and Daughters? Can you tell what its Nature is? Can you tell what its Acts, Kinds,
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and Degrees are? Have you any Parallel for it? any full, sufficient Similitude,
and Degrees Are? Have you any Parallel for it? any full, sufficient Similitude,
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and emphatical Resemblance of it? All our Comparisons are here faint, flat, low, and infinitely beneath it.
and emphatical Resemblance of it? All our Comparisons Are Here faint, flat, low, and infinitely beneath it.
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'Tis true, as a Father pitieth and loveth his Children; so the Lord pitieth and loveth them that fear him.
It's true, as a Father Pitieth and loves his Children; so the Lord Pitieth and loves them that Fear him.
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But yet here is a vast inequality, a vast difference and disproportion betwixt these two: For the Love of earthly Parents, it is finite and scanty;
But yet Here is a vast inequality, a vast difference and disproportion betwixt these two: For the Love of earthly Parents, it is finite and scanty;
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it is changeable, and may be turn'd into Hatred; it is mortal and perishing; at best it is weak and feeble;
it is changeable, and may be turned into Hatred; it is Mortal and perishing; At best it is weak and feeble;
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it stands more in Show than in Substance, in good Words and Wishes than in beneficial Deeds and Performances;
it Stands more in Show than in Substance, in good Words and Wishes than in beneficial deeds and Performances;
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and oftentimes it is an helpless Love;
and oftentimes it is an helpless Love;
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witness the case of Hagar and Ismael: For when the Water was spent in the Bottel, she cast her Child under one of the Shrubs,
witness the case of Hagar and Ishmael: For when the Water was spent in the Bottle, she cast her Child under one of the Shrubs,
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and she went and sate her down over-against him, a good way off, as it were a Bow-shot:
and she went and sat her down over-against him, a good Way off, as it were a Bowshot:
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For she said, Let me not see the Death of my Child; it is a cruel, a double Death unto me:
For she said, Let me not see the Death of my Child; it is a cruel, a double Death unto me:
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And she sate over-against him, and lift up her Voice; and wept. Here was the Love of a dear Parent, but an helpless Love.And she sat over-against him, and lift up her Voice; and wept. Here was the Love of a dear Parent, but an helpless Love.
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Now, is the Love of God our Heavenly Father towards us such a Love? No;
Now, is the Love of God our Heavenly Father towards us such a Love? No;
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it is infinite, unchangeable, immortal, real, cordial, mighty, yea, an almighty and all-sufficient Love, that nothing can be parallel'd to it, or compar'd with it.
it is infinite, unchangeable, immortal, real, cordial, mighty, yea, an almighty and All-sufficient Love, that nothing can be paralleled to it, or compared with it.
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Oh! let my whole Soul be swallow'd up for ever in this most profound Abyss of Divine Love!
Oh! let my Whole Soul be swallowed up for ever in this most profound Abyss of Divine Love!
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2. But, secondly, the Love of God may be consider'd Actively, as it is in us,
2. But, secondly, the Love of God may be considered Actively, as it is in us,
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and proceeding from us towards God.
and proceeding from us towards God.
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This is our Love unto God, that Love which we bear unto God, with which we do love God, joy, delight, and acquiesce in God.
This is our Love unto God, that Love which we bear unto God, with which we do love God, joy, delight, and acquiesce in God.
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And with this holy and heavenly Affection do all Elect Believers love God most sincerely and supreamly, although but weakly and imperfectly.
And with this holy and heavenly Affection do all Elect Believers love God most sincerely and supremely, although but weakly and imperfectly.
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However, this Love is not at a stand, nor decaying, but groweth and encreaseth in them with the Increases of God,
However, this Love is not At a stand, nor decaying, but grows and increases in them with the Increases of God,
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so that it becomes stronger than Death, that no Oppositions, no nor Death it self can master or conquer it;
so that it becomes Stronger than Death, that no Oppositions, no nor Death it self can master or conquer it;
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fo it is a lasting, yea, an everlasting Love: They love God most dearly and transcendently.
foe it is a lasting, yea, an everlasting Love: They love God most dearly and transcendently.
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Thou, Lord, said Peter, who knowest all things, knowest this to be the truth, That I love thee unfeignedly and superlatively. Thou, Lord, said Peter, who Knowest all things, Knowest this to be the truth, That I love thee unfeignedly and superlatively.
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Now Elect Believers may know and be assured of both these Loves; of God's Love unto them, and of their Love unto God.
Now Elect Believers may know and be assured of both these Loves; of God's Love unto them, and of their Love unto God.
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1. They may be ascertained of their Love to God, that they love him unfeignedly, and without dissimulation;
1. They may be ascertained of their Love to God, that they love him unfeignedly, and without dissimulation;
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that they do love him supreamly and superlatively: For it is an Act of our own;
that they do love him supremely and superlatively: For it is an Act of our own;
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and we cannot doubt of our own Acts exerted by us.
and we cannot doubt of our own Acts exerted by us.
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A Man need not question whether he thinks, speaks, heareth, tasteth, or that his Senses be exercis'd;
A Man need not question whither he thinks, speaks, hears, tasteth, or that his Senses be exercised;
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the very Motions and Operations of them are plain Demonstrations of their existence.
the very Motions and Operations of them Are plain Demonstrations of their existence.
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Do but love God, exert the Act of Love to God in your Hearts, joy and delight in him chiefly and continually, study in all things to please him, be fearful of offending him, keep his Commandments diligently and impartially,
Do but love God, exert the Act of Love to God in your Hearts, joy and delight in him chiefly and continually, study in all things to please him, be fearful of offending him, keep his commandments diligently and impartially,
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and you may know certainly that you do love God. A Man that tasteth Honey, knows that it is sweet;
and you may know Certainly that you do love God. A Man that tasteth Honey, knows that it is sweet;
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and if ye love God, you cannot but taste and feel the Sweets of it; and if you love God, you cannot but taste and feel the Sweets of it;
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and your own inward Sense and Experience will testifie to this Truth, that you do love God;
and your own inward Sense and Experience will testify to this Truth, that you do love God;
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for you know it because you feel it. 2. That Love which God beareth to us:
for you know it Because you feel it. 2. That Love which God bears to us:
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This also may be known by us; and we may have a solid and undoubted assurance of it.
This also may be known by us; and we may have a solid and undoubted assurance of it.
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Possibly you will ask me, How so? I answer, in short, by this:
Possibly you will ask me, How so? I answer, in short, by this:
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1. God's Love to us from before time, is manifested by our Love unto God in time.
1. God's Love to us from before time, is manifested by our Love unto God in time.
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Do we love God now? Then certainly God loveth us, and loved us with an everlasting Love:
Do we love God now? Then Certainly God loves us, and loved us with an everlasting Love:
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For we never loved God, but he loved us first. For we never loved God, but he loved us First.
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That pure and holy Flame which burns in the Heart of an Elect Believer, was first kindled by a live Coal from God's Altar, from God himself.
That pure and holy Flame which burns in the Heart of an Elect Believer, was First kindled by a live Coal from God's Altar, from God himself.
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2. Do you detest all Sin? the whole Brood, Spawn, and Generation of that infernal Viper,
2. Do you detest all since? the Whole Brood, Spawn, and Generation of that infernal Viper,
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Sin? If God do set his Heart-Love upon you, your Hearts are set against all Sin, all kinds of Sin,
since? If God do Set his Heart-love upon you, your Hearts Are Set against all since, all Kinds of since,
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and all and every individual known Sin, your own Sins, and others Sin; you cannot brook, nor tolerate them;
and all and every Individu known since, your own Sins, and Others since; you cannot brook, nor tolerate them;
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you cannot connive at them, nor indulge unto them in the least. Ye that love the Lord, hate Evil;
you cannot connive At them, nor indulge unto them in the least. You that love the Lord, hate Evil;
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the evil of suffering, is no Evil in comparison of Sin. This is the worst of Evils,
the evil of suffering, is no Evil in comparison of Sin. This is the worst of Evils,
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as being totally, essentially, and eternally evil.
as being totally, essentially, and eternally evil.
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You that name the Name of Christ, or are called by his Name, or do call upon his Name, do you depart and apostatize from all Iniquity.
You that name the Name of christ, or Are called by his Name, or do call upon his Name, do you depart and apostatise from all Iniquity.
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If you do so, and you cannot but know whether you do so or no;
If you do so, and you cannot but know whither you do so or no;
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and if you know that you do hate Sin universally, implacably, and with your whole Heart;
and if you know that you do hate since universally, implacably, and with your Whole Heart;
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then also you may very well know that you are beloved of God. 3. What is that Obedience which you yield unto God? Is it free, spontaneous,
then also you may very well know that you Are Beloved of God. 3. What is that obedience which you yield unto God? Is it free, spontaneous,
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and voluntary, or enforced and constrained? David, the Man after God's own Heart, the Elect of God, a most eminent Old Testament-Believer, highly beloved of God, could pray the Lord to accept of his Free-will Offerings, and that he might be enlarged to run the ways of God's Commandments.
and voluntary, or Enforced and constrained? David, the Man After God's own Heart, the Elect of God, a most eminent Old Testament-Believer, highly Beloved of God, could pray the Lord to accept of his Freewill Offerings, and that he might be enlarged to run the ways of God's commandments.
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Is your Obedience cordial and chearful? from the Heart and with the whole Heart? Thy Law is in my Heart;
Is your obedience cordial and cheerful? from the Heart and with the Whole Heart? Thy Law is in my Heart;
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and, Make me to go in the Path of thy Commandments, said the same David; for therein do I delight.
and, Make me to go in the Path of thy commandments, said the same David; for therein do I delight.
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Is your Obedience full and impartial? Is it without picking and chusing? without halting and halving? Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect unto all thy Commandments.
Is your obedience full and impartial? Is it without picking and choosing? without halting and halving? Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect unto all thy commandments.
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Lastly, is your Obedience constant, lasting, and unwearied? They that begin in the Spirit, and end in the Flesh, may think themselves young Saints, but do prove old Devils.
Lastly, is your obedience constant, lasting, and unwearied? They that begin in the Spirit, and end in the Flesh, may think themselves young Saints, but do prove old Devils.
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Where the Love of God is centred, and abiding in the Soul, it makes it to be fixed, immovable,
Where the Love of God is centred, and abiding in the Soul, it makes it to be fixed, immovable,
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and to be always abounding in the Work of the Lord, unto all well-pleasing. I have sworn, and will perform to keep thy righteous Judgments, 119 Psal. 106. 4. If God's Love be fixed on you, you be drawn by a sweet and holy violence unto Christ, you are moved by the irresistible Power of Divine Love, to give up and resign your selves totally and eternally unto the Lord Jesus:
and to be always abounding in the Work of the Lord, unto all Well-pleasing. I have sworn, and will perform to keep thy righteous Judgments, 119 Psalm 106. 4. If God's Love be fixed on you, you be drawn by a sweet and holy violence unto christ, you Are moved by the irresistible Power of Divine Love, to give up and resign your selves totally and eternally unto the Lord jesus:
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Draw me, and we will run after thee. I have loved thee with an everlasting Love; Draw me, and we will run After thee. I have loved thee with an everlasting Love;
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therefore with loving-kindness have I drawn thee. None can come unto me, except the Father draw him. Therefore with Lovingkindness have I drawn thee. None can come unto me, except the Father draw him.
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All that the Father giveth me, shall come unto me. And David said, Truly, Lord! I am thy Servant, the Son of thine Handmaid: All that the Father gives me, shall come unto me. And David said, Truly, Lord! I am thy Servant, the Son of thine Handmaid:
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Thou hast loosed the Bonds of my distress. I will offer to thee the Sacrifice of Thanksgiving:
Thou hast loosed the Bonds of my distress. I will offer to thee the Sacrifice of Thanksgiving:
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I will pay my Vows unto the Lord now, and in the presence of all his People. I will pay my Vows unto the Lord now, and in the presence of all his People.
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Lastly, If God doth love you, he hath given his Holy Spirit to dwell in you, to be an Unction to you, to teach and lead you unto the Knowledge of all needful, saving Truth, to bring the Things and Works of God, in wrought within you,
Lastly, If God does love you, he hath given his Holy Spirit to dwell in you, to be an Unction to you, to teach and led you unto the Knowledge of all needful, Saving Truth, to bring the Things and Works of God, in wrought within you,
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and upon you, unto your remembrance;
and upon you, unto your remembrance;
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to be a Seal unto you, a Pledge and Earnest of your Adoption, and to seal you up unto the Day of Redemption, to be your Instructor, Sanctifier, Advocate, and Comforter.
to be a Seal unto you, a Pledge and Earnest of your Adoption, and to seal you up unto the Day of Redemption, to be your Instructor, Sanctifier, Advocate, and Comforter.
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For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the Sons of God: For as many as Are led by the Spirit of God, they Are the Sons of God:
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For ye have not received the Spirit of Bondage again to fear;
For you have not received the Spirit of Bondage again to Fear;
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but ye have received the Spirit ▪ of Adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. The Spirit it self beareth witness with our Spirit, that we are the Children of God. but you have received the Spirit ▪ of Adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. The Spirit it self bears witness with our Spirit, that we Are the Children of God.
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But there are some things which may and do seem to deprive Elect Believers of this precious Jewel, their Assurance of the Love of God: 1. Sins within. 2. Sufferings without them.
But there Are Some things which may and do seem to deprive Elect Believers of this precious Jewel, their Assurance of the Love of God: 1. Sins within. 2. Sufferings without them.
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And they do but seem to despoil them of it; for they neither do nor can do it really nor eventually. For,
And they do but seem to despoil them of it; for they neither doe nor can do it really nor eventually. For,
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1. Notwithstanding Sin indwelling in them, they may have God's Love, and good Assurance through Grace of God's Love unto them, and of theirs unto God.
1. Notwithstanding since indwelling in them, they may have God's Love, and good Assurance through Grace of God's Love unto them, and of theirs unto God.
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For Sin could never hinder their Election before time, nor could it debar them of Divine Love to call them in time effectually, and to convert them savingly:
For since could never hinder their Election before time, nor could it debar them of Divine Love to call them in time effectually, and to convert them savingly:
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For if it could, they had never been elected nor converted.
For if it could, they had never been elected nor converted.
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If Sin could do it, they must have been for ever destitute of the Love of God, because all Men were Sinners;
If since could do it, they must have been for ever destitute of the Love of God, Because all Men were Sinners;
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and there is not a just Man upon Earth who sinneth not.
and there is not a just Man upon Earth who Sinneth not.
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Yea, and God does so wisely manage and order this hellish evil Sin, as to make it promote and further their Sanctification:
Yea, and God does so wisely manage and order this hellish evil since, as to make it promote and further their Sanctification:
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For it is in this case with Elect Believers as with poor Travelless, whilst journeying on the High-way, other Travellers riding with them do asperse them;
For it is in this case with Elect Believers as with poor Travelless, while journeying on the Highway, other Travellers riding with them do asperse them;
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yea, and they themselves do dash up dirt upon themselves;
yea, and they themselves do dash up dirt upon themselves;
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but they either take no notice at all, or make very light and slight of it: Pish!
but they either take no notice At all, or make very Light and slight of it: Pish!
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say they, these are but the Badges of Travellers.
say they, these Are but the Badges of Travellers.
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But by and by the Horses stumble, and the Men fall into a Ditch, and are bemired all over.
But by and by the Horses Stumble, and the Men fallen into a Ditch, and Are bemired all over.
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Now this Fall and this Filth causeth them to wash their Clothes, and to cleanse away all their Spots small and great;
Now this Fallen and this Filth Causes them to wash their Clothes, and to cleanse away all their Spots small and great;
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and the Bruizes they had by the Fall, make them to travel more carefully and circumspectly for the future.
and the Bruizes they had by the Fallen, make them to travel more carefully and circumspectly for the future.
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And just thus is it with Believers:
And just thus is it with Believers:
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As they are travelling in this World, they do contract, both by their Omissions and Commissions, many a foul Spot upon them;
As they Are traveling in this World, they do contract, both by their Omissions and Commissions, many a foul Spot upon them;
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but they make no matter of it, 'till such time as God suffers them to be over-power'd by some great Temptation,
but they make no matter of it, till such time as God suffers them to be overpowered by Some great Temptation,
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and fall into some notorious Transgression; then Conscience is awakened and terrified;
and fallen into Some notorious Transgression; then Conscience is awakened and terrified;
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and by reason of the Wounds and Breaches in it, and the Terrors of God upon it, they fall to purifying of themselves. Then Repentance is renewed;
and by reason of the Wounds and Breaches in it, and the Terrors of God upon it, they fallen to purifying of themselves. Then Repentance is renewed;
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then they wash themselves in those bitter and briny Waters, not only from their gross Pollutions,
then they wash themselves in those bitter and briny Waters, not only from their gross Pollutions,
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but from their lesser Sins and Offences; then they cleanse themselves inwardly and outwardly;
but from their lesser Sins and Offences; then they cleanse themselves inwardly and outwardly;
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then they cry unto God to wash them throughly, to cleanse away their Leprosie, and to heal them perfectly.
then they cry unto God to wash them thoroughly, to cleanse away their Leprosy, and to heal them perfectly.
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Thus from the stirrings and motions of Sin in them, and from the out-breakings of grosser Corruptions upon them, doth God's Holy Spirit excite Evangelical Repentance, Faith, Fear, Indignation, Zeal, godly Jealousie, a vehement Desire, a holy Revenge, and spiritual Watchfulness in them:
Thus from the stirrings and motions of since in them, and from the outbreakings of grosser Corruptions upon them, does God's Holy Spirit excite Evangelical Repentance, Faith, fear, Indignation, Zeal, godly Jealousy, a vehement Desire, a holy Revenge, and spiritual Watchfulness in them:
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Yea, and he putteth them upon mortifying and crucifying the Flesh, together with all the Lusts and Affections thereof,
Yea, and he putteth them upon mortifying and crucifying the Flesh, together with all the Lustiest and Affections thereof,
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and causeth them to walk more humbly, carefully, circumspectly, closely, and uprightly with their God for the future:
and Causes them to walk more humbly, carefully, circumspectly, closely, and uprightly with their God for the future:
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So that in all things they labour to approve themselves unto God, and to have a Conscience void of Offence, both towards God and the World.
So that in all things they labour to approve themselves unto God, and to have a Conscience void of Offence, both towards God and the World.
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[ So that although their Sins were great Sins, yet they were good Sins: Not good in themselves, no more than mortal Poisons can be good;
[ So that although their Sins were great Sins, yet they were good Sins: Not good in themselves, no more than Mortal Poisons can be good;
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but good in their Effects and Events, as God extracted, like a most wise Chymist, a most soveraign Antidote out of the most poisonous Vipers.
but good in their Effects and Events, as God extracted, like a most wise Chemist, a most sovereign Antidote out of the most poisonous Vipers.
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Yea, and let me add one word more:
Yea, and let me add one word more:
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Sin in Elect Believers, cannot divest them of their Assurance, because it doth hasten their Salvation;
since in Elect Believers, cannot divest them of their Assurance, Because it does hasten their Salvation;
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for it makes God's Saints weary of their Lives, and to cry more ardently unto God for a speedy and full deliverance from it:
for it makes God's Saints weary of their Lives, and to cry more ardently unto God for a speedy and full deliverance from it:
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Oh! when will the Redeemer come to Sion, and turn away Transgression from us, the poor Children of the God of Jacob! Come, Lord Jesu! O come quickly! Put an end to Sin!
Oh! when will the Redeemer come to Sion, and turn away Transgression from us, the poor Children of the God of Jacob! Come, Lord Jesu! O come quickly! Put an end to since!
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totally abolish it, eradicate and extirpate it, Root and Branch, out of our Hearts and Lives!
totally Abolah it, eradicate and extirpate it, Root and Branch, out of our Hearts and Lives!
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Oh that we might sin no more! When, O when shall we be sinless Creatures!
O that we might sin no more! When, Oh when shall we be sinless Creatures!
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And upon this account it is mostly that they do hasten the Day and Coming of the Lord Jesus;
And upon this account it is mostly that they do hasten the Day and Coming of the Lord jesus;
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who for his Elect sake, that tire him with their Importunities, will cut short his Work in Righteousness,
who for his Elect sake, that tire him with their Importunities, will Cut short his Work in Righteousness,
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and put a speedy end unto this present World.
and put a speedy end unto this present World.
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2. No Devils from without them, can deprive them of God's Love, nor of the Assurance of it. 1st. No Passive ones can. Seven of these are enumerated and specified by Name.
2. No Devils from without them, can deprive them of God's Love, nor of the Assurance of it. 1st. No Passive ones can. Seven of these Are enumerated and specified by Name.
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Let's see of what forc• they be, whether they can do this great Feat or Exploit, or no.
Let's see of what forc• they be, whither they can do this great Feat or Exploit, or no.
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1. Can Tribulation separate them from the Love of God? No: Those terrible Flails may thresh their Bodies, bruize and break their Bones;
1. Can Tribulation separate them from the Love of God? No: Those terrible Flails may thresh their Bodies, bruise and break their Bones;
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but they cannot drive out God's Love from their Souls.
but they cannot drive out God's Love from their Souls.
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These painful Afflictions, whilst they be decaying the outward Man, they do cause the inward Man to be renewed Day by Day.
These painful Afflictions, while they be decaying the outward Man, they do cause the inward Man to be renewed Day by Day.
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The Saints are now more careful and sollicitous for their Souls, when they enjoy the fewest Comforts for their perishing Bodies.
The Saints Are now more careful and solicitous for their Souls, when they enjoy the fewest Comforts for their perishing Bodies.
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2. Can distress Divorce them from God's Love? No: For although they be in great anxiety of Mind, as not knowing where to go,
2. Can distress Divorce them from God's Love? No: For although they be in great anxiety of Mind, as not knowing where to go,
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nor what course to take, they being almost at their Wits end, all Help and Refuge failing them here below;
nor what course to take, they being almost At their Wits end, all Help and Refuge failing them Here below;
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yet however they be perplexed, they are not in despair, but they do look upward, and their Expectations are from God:
yet however they be perplexed, they Are not in despair, but they do look upward, and their Expectations Are from God:
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Their Eyes are lifted up unto him, as the Eye of a Servant unto his Master,
Their Eyes Are lifted up unto him, as the Eye of a Servant unto his Master,
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and of an Hand-maid unto her Mistress, 'till he do come and help them. They abound now in Hope, because of his Great Name;
and of an Handmaid unto her Mistress, till he do come and help them. They abound now in Hope, Because of his Great Name;
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and what will he not do for his Great Name, Jehovah Jireh? When they are in the Valleys, he is in the Mount.
and what will he not do for his Great Name, Jehovah Jireh? When they Are in the Valleys, he is in the Mount.
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They know that their Extremity is God's Opportunity: They are therefore as dying Jacob, ever waiting for his Salvation.
They know that their Extremity is God's Opportunity: They Are Therefore as dying Jacob, ever waiting for his Salvation.
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3. Can Persecution do it? No: The Love of God is now more plentifully and sensibly communicated to them;
3. Can Persecution do it? No: The Love of God is now more plentifully and sensibly communicated to them;
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for if the World hates them, God loves them:
for if the World hates them, God loves them:
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And although their Enemies are swifter than the Eagles, and do hunt their steps, and follow hard after them to destroy their Souls,
And although their Enemies Are swifter than the Eagles, and do hunt their steps, and follow hard After them to destroy their Souls,
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yet they are not forsaken of their God. Sometimes he provides a hiding-place for them, an inviolable Sanctuary for them, either in Heaven, or under Heaven.
yet they Are not forsaken of their God. Sometime he provides a hiding-place for them, an inviolable Sanctuary for them, either in Heaven, or under Heaven.
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Sometimes he preserveth them most powerfully, illustriously, and miraculously:
Sometime he Preserveth them most powerfully, illustriously, and miraculously:
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Or if he do sell them into the hands of their Persecutors, the worst that they can do them is but to kill the Body;
Or if he do fell them into the hands of their Persecutors, the worst that they can do them is but to kill the Body;
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they cannot in the least destroy their Souls:
they cannot in the least destroy their Souls:
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Yea, and when they wreak their utmost of their Rage, Malice, and Cruelty upon them, they do but send these suffering Saints,
Yea, and when they wreak their utmost of their Rage, Malice, and Cruelty upon them, they do but send these suffering Saints,
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when they drive them out of this World, unto their God, and into Heaven, where they would fain be.
when they drive them out of this World, unto their God, and into Heaven, where they would fain be.
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4. But cannot Famine deprive them of the Love of God? Indeed this is a most sore Trial, and a most stinging Temptation.
4. But cannot Famine deprive them of the Love of God? Indeed this is a most soar Trial, and a most stinging Temptation.
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What, can a Mother forget her sucking Child? If thou wert the Son of God, if God were thy Father, who hath all Power, he could not have so little good-will for thee,
What, can a Mother forget her sucking Child? If thou Wertenberg the Son of God, if God were thy Father, who hath all Power, he could not have so little goodwill for thee,
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but that he would turn these Stones into Bread, that thou mightest live, and not die.
but that he would turn these Stones into Bred, that thou Mightest live, and not die.
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Even the Sea-Monsters do draw out their Breasts unto their young: And he that provideth not for his Family, is worse than an Infidel.
Even the Sea-Monsters do draw out their Breasts unto their young: And he that Provideth not for his Family, is Worse than an Infidel.
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What is become of thy God, thou Believer? Hold thy peace, Satan; my God is where he always was, even in the highest Heaven;
What is become of thy God, thou Believer? Hold thy peace, Satan; my God is where he always was, even in the highest Heaven;
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and he knoweth my present and pinching Wants in this lower Earth:
and he Knoweth my present and pinching Wants in this lower Earth:
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And if he saw that it were good for me, he who is infinite Love and infinite Wisdom,
And if he saw that it were good for me, he who is infinite Love and infinite Wisdom,
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and Alsufficiency, even he would immediately spread a Table for me in the Wilderness. Am I wiser than God? No;
and All-sufficiency, even he would immediately spread a Table for me in the Wilderness. Am I Wiser than God? No;
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ke knows what he hath best to do for me. A forty Days Fast, is better than an every-Day's Feast.
ke knows what he hath best to do for me. A forty Days Fast, is better than an every-Day's Feast.
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I am famish'd here for my Sins, for my ungrateful Abuses of that Plenty which I once enjoy'd.
I am famished Here for my Sins, for my ungrateful Abuses of that Plenty which I once enjoyed.
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I am punish'd here, that I may be spar'd hereafter.
I am punished Here, that I may be spared hereafter.
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I have my evil Things in this Life, that I may receive my good Things in that which is to come.
I have my evil Things in this Life, that I may receive my good Things in that which is to come.
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I am now tormented, that I may hereafter be comforted.
I am now tormented, that I may hereafter be comforted.
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Man liveth not by Bread only, but by that Word which cometh out of the Mouth of God.
Man lives not by Bred only, but by that Word which comes out of the Mouth of God.
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God's Word doth support and comfort my Soul; blessed be God for this Stay and Staff of Life.
God's Word does support and Comfort my Soul; blessed be God for this Stay and Staff of Life.
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5. But cannot Nakedness rid them of God's Love? Indeed this is a most potent Engine forged in Hell to this very purpose;
5. But cannot Nakedness rid them of God's Love? Indeed this is a most potent Engine forged in Hell to this very purpose;
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for it woundeth the Saints in their most sensible part. This Temptation is against their Modesty, their Chastity, their Piety, their Purity, and true Honour:
for it wounds the Saints in their most sensible part. This Temptation is against their Modesty, their Chastity, their Piety, their Purity, and true Honour:
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They can never think of it without Blushing and Confusion, without Fear, Grief, and Detestation. But the Dye is cast.
They can never think of it without Blushing and Confusion, without fear, Grief, and Detestation. But the Die is cast.
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Though the ungodly may strip them of their outer Garments, yet they cannot of the glorious Robe of Christ's Righteousness:
Though the ungodly may strip them of their outer Garments, yet they cannot of the glorious Robe of Christ's Righteousness:
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And if they must suffer Ignominy for Christ's sake, a Spirit of Glory shall rest upon them, and that from God;
And if they must suffer Ignominy for Christ's sake, a Spirit of Glory shall rest upon them, and that from God;
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yea, and for this temporary Dishonour which shall be done unto these Temples of the Holy Ghost, their naked Bodies, they shall be beautified and adorned with a far more exceeding and everlasting weight of Glory.
yea, and for this temporary Dishonour which shall be done unto these Temples of the Holy Ghost, their naked Bodies, they shall be beautified and adorned with a Far more exceeding and everlasting weight of Glory.
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6. But cannot Peril sunder and sever betwixt them and the Love of God? No;
6. But cannot Peril sunder and sever betwixt them and the Love of God? No;
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for though they be every moment running the risk of their Lives, and always in jeopardy of Death,
for though they be every moment running the risk of their Lives, and always in jeopardy of Death,
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and that without are Frights, and within are Fears;
and that without Are Frights, and within Are Fears;
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yet they know that when this earthly Tabernacle shall be dissolved, they have an House, a Building not made with Hands, eternally reserved in the Heavens.
yet they know that when this earthly Tabernacle shall be dissolved, they have an House, a Building not made with Hands, eternally reserved in the Heavens.
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And at what time they are afraid, they will put their trust in God.
And At what time they Are afraid, they will put their trust in God.
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And we have received the Sentence of Death in our selves, that we should not trust in our selves,
And we have received the Sentence of Death in our selves, that we should not trust in our selves,
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but in the living God, which raiseth the Dead, who delivers us from so great a Death,
but in the living God, which Raiseth the Dead, who delivers us from so great a Death,
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and doth deliver, in whom we trust he will yet deliver us.
and does deliver, in whom we trust he will yet deliver us.
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7. But cannot the Sword separate them from the Love of God? Indeed this terrible Instrument of Divine Vengeance was at the writing of this Epistle, unsheathed out of God's Scabbard;
7. But cannot the Sword separate them from the Love of God? Indeed this terrible Instrument of Divine Vengeance was At the writing of this Epistle, unsheathed out of God's Scabbard;
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it was sharpned, fourbished, and glittered to make a great slaughter among the Primitive Christians, who were as Sheep drawn out to the Shambles,
it was sharpened, fourbished, and glittered to make a great slaughter among the Primitive Christians, who were as Sheep drawn out to the Shambles,
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and for his Name sake killed all the day long.
and for his Name sake killed all the day long.
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Thus Herod Agrippa slew James the Brother of our Lord with the Sword, threatned Peter, and divers other Members of the Church in Jerusalem, that they should fall by the edge thereof:
Thus Herod Agrippa slew James the Brother of our Lord with the Sword, threatened Peter, and diverse other Members of the Church in Jerusalem, that they should fallen by the edge thereof:
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And Nero, and those other Red Dragons which succeeded him in the Roman Pagan Empire, did cut off many Myriads of God's Saints;
And Nero, and those other Read Dragons which succeeded him in the Roman Pagan Empire, did Cut off many Myriads of God's Saints;
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iinsomuch that in the Tenth and last Persecution, which lasted ten long Years together, under that Bloody and Barbarous Tyrant Dioclesian, &c. Ecclesiastical Historians do relate, That there were not fewer than Ten thousand Martyrs kill'd every Day of the Year.
iinsomuch that in the Tenth and last Persecution, which lasted ten long years together, under that Bloody and Barbarous Tyrant Diocletian, etc. Ecclesiastical Historians do relate, That there were not fewer than Ten thousand Martyrs killed every Day of the Year.
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And yet although they were thus hewn in pieces with excess of Cruelty, the Patience and Constancy of the Saints was immovable;
And yet although they were thus hewn in Pieces with excess of Cruelty, the Patience and Constancy of the Saints was immovable;
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it wearied and tired out the boiling Rage of their most inhuman Persecutors.
it wearied and tired out the boiling Rage of their most inhuman Persecutors.
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They never forgot nor forsook their God, nor dealt falsly in his Covenant, nor was their Zeal for their Holy Religion in the least intermitted or abated;
They never forgotten nor forsook their God, nor dealt falsely in his Covenant, nor was their Zeal for their Holy Religion in the least intermitted or abated;
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but it hapned to them as to God's ancient Israel in Egypt, that the more they were afflicted and oppressed, the more were they encreased,
but it happened to them as to God's ancient Israel in Egypt, that the more they were afflicted and oppressed, the more were they increased,
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and were more embold'ned and encouraged to hold fast the Profession of their Faith without wavering;
and were more emboldened and encouraged to hold fast the Profession of their Faith without wavering;
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and the Blood of the Martyrs became the Seed of the Church, so that they flourished far more than before.
and the Blood of the Martyrs became the Seed of the Church, so that they flourished Far more than before.
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The Sword then, which is a most grievous Devourer and Destroyer, could not destroy the Love of God in them, nor God's Love for them. 2ly. Active Evils shall not separate us from the Love of God in our Lord Christ Jesus.
The Sword then, which is a most grievous Devourer and Destroyer, could not destroy the Love of God in them, nor God's Love for them. 2ly. Active Evils shall not separate us from the Love of God in our Lord christ jesus.
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The Apostle brings in ten of them, nine Specials and one General, as using their utmost Efforts to do it; but all to no purpose.
The Apostle brings in ten of them, nine Specials and one General, as using their utmost Efforts to do it; but all to no purpose.
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We shall examine, and consider them particularly. 1. Death, that mighty Conqueror, that invincible King of Terrors, he trieth all his Forces,
We shall examine, and Consider them particularly. 1. Death, that mighty Conqueror, that invincible King of Terrors, he trieth all his Forces,
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if possible, to despoil them of the Love of God; but all his Attempts are in vain and unavailable:
if possible, to despoil them of the Love of God; but all his Attempts Are in vain and unavailable:
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For Love, the divine Love in them is stronger than Death;
For Love, the divine Love in them is Stronger than Death;
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yea, and in the very Jaws of Death, they are so far comforted, and inflamed with the Love of God, that they bid a defiance to Death;
yea, and in the very Jaws of Death, they Are so Far comforted, and inflamed with the Love of God, that they bid a defiance to Death;
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they do dare and challenge Death to do its worst and utmost to them; they are above the Fear of Death;
they do Dare and challenge Death to do its worst and utmost to them; they Are above the fear of Death;
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they rejoice in the near approaches of Death, invite and desire Death to do its will and work upon them,
they rejoice in the near Approaches of Death, invite and desire Death to do its will and work upon them,
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because then they shall have their •ills of Divine Love, and swim in the Ocean of its Delights and Pleasures forevermore.
Because then they shall have their •ills of Divine Love, and swim in the Ocean of its Delights and Pleasures forevermore.
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Thus our Holy Apostle, I desire to be dissolved, and to be at home with Christ, which is far better.
Thus our Holy Apostle, I desire to be dissolved, and to be At home with christ, which is Far better.
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And we that are in this Ea•thly Tabernacle do groan earnestly, desiring to be clothed upon with our House from Heaven.
And we that Are in this Ea•thly Tabernacle do groan earnestly, desiring to be clothed upon with our House from Heaven.
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We are confident, and willing also to be absent from the Body, and to be present with the Lord. We Are confident, and willing also to be absent from the Body, and to be present with the Lord.
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So Elijah he requested for himself that he might die, and said, It is enough now, O Lord, take away my Life.
So Elijah he requested for himself that he might die, and said, It is enough now, Oh Lord, take away my Life.
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And thus we read of Abraham, Job, and David, they were full of Days, they had their fill of Life:
And thus we read of Abraham, Job, and David, they were full of Days, they had their fill of Life:
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They could part with Riches, Honours, Estates, Crowns, Kingdoms, all their Relations, and earthly Comforts, most willingly, that by Death they might come to the full Enjoyment of God's Love.
They could part with Riches, Honours, Estates, Crowns, Kingdoms, all their Relations, and earthly Comforts, most willingly, that by Death they might come to the full Enjoyment of God's Love.
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God had satisfied them with long Life, and they longed insatiably to see his Salvation. Possibly some may say these were ancient Instances.
God had satisfied them with long Life, and they longed insatiably to see his Salvation. Possibly Some may say these were ancient Instances.
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I shall therefore subjoin a few modern Examples.
I shall Therefore subjoin a few modern Examples.
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Mr. Henry Holland, a Famous Non-Conformist Minister and Preacher in this City, about an hundred years ago, lying upon his Death-bed, had this 8th Chapter of the Romans read unto him; which whilst he was expounding, Mr. Henry Holland, a Famous Nonconformist Minister and Preacher in this city, about an hundred Years ago, lying upon his Deathbed, had this 8th Chapter of the Romans read unto him; which while he was expounding,
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and applying unto those who attended him, on the sudden he crieth out, Oh! what is this Light that shineth in upon me? They answer him, it was the Sun, which then brake out of a dark and black Cloud.
and applying unto those who attended him, on the sudden he cries out, Oh! what is this Light that shines in upon me? They answer him, it was the Sun, which then brake out of a dark and black Cloud.
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No, said he, 'tis not the Sun-shine, but my Saviour's Shine. O! the Joys, O! the Comforts that I feel!
No, said he, it's not the Sunshine, but my Saviour's Shine. OH! the Joys, OH! the Comforts that I feel!
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whether in the Body, or out of the Body, I cannot tell: I see, and feel things that are unutterable, and full of Glory.
whither in the Body, or out of the Body, I cannot tell: I see, and feel things that Are unutterable, and full of Glory.
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O! my Friends, let it be preached at my Funeral, and tell it when I am dead and gone, that God dealeth familiarly with Man. O! will you not go with me!
OH! my Friends, let it be preached At my Funeral, and tell it when I am dead and gone, that God deals familiarly with Man. OH! will you not go with me!
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It grieveth me to leave you behind me. I am as full of Comfort as my heart can hold.
It Grieveth me to leave you behind me. I am as full of Comfort as my heart can hold.
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God dealeth familiarly with Man. And in these extatical Expressions, he roamed sweetly towards Heaven;God deals familiarly with Man. And in these ecstatical Expressions, he roamed sweetly towards Heaven;
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till a while after sinking in his Bed, he sighed, Ah! as yet my Sins do keep me from my God.
till a while After sinking in his Bed, he sighed, Ah! as yet my Sins do keep me from my God.
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But he soon recovered himself out of that Agony; and being ravished with the Love of God, he died that very Evening in Peace.
But he soon recovered himself out of that Agony; and being ravished with the Love of God, he died that very Evening in Peace.
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Mr. John Welsh (Grandfather to that worthy Scotch Minister of his own Name, the famous Field-Preacher, who deceased at Wapping some years ago) lying upon his Death-bed, was over-heard speaking in Prayer these Words: Lord! stay thy hand!
Mr. John Welsh (Grandfather to that worthy Scotch Minister of his own Name, the famous Field-Preacher, who deceased At Wapping Some Years ago) lying upon his Deathbed, was overheard speaking in Prayer these Words: Lord! stay thy hand!
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Thy Servant is but a Clay-Vessel, he cannot brook, nor bear these excessive Joys which thou infusest to him.
Thy Servant is but a Clay-Vessel, he cannot brook, nor bear these excessive Joys which thou infusest to him.
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The Glories which he seeth and feels, do over pow'r him; he cannot sustain them. Reserve them, Lord!
The Glories which he sees and feels, do over power him; he cannot sustain them. Reserve them, Lord!
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till he shall be out of the Body, immediately, and eternally in thy Presence in Heaven! till he shall be out of the Body, immediately, and eternally in thy Presence in Heaven!
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Reverend Mr. Newman, Author of the great Concordance, and Pastor of the Church of Rehoboth in New England, foretold the day and hour of his Death the last Lord's Day of his Life in the Pulpit, inviting his Church to hear him preach his own Funeral-Sermon on such a day of that very week;
Reverend Mr. Newman, Author of the great Concordance, and Pastor of the Church of Rehoboth in New England, foretold the day and hour of his Death the last Lord's Day of his Life in the Pulpit, inviting his Church to hear him preach his own Funeral-sermon on such a day of that very Week;
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which accordingly he did from that Text, Job 14.14. If a Man die, shall he live again? All the days of my Appointed Time will I wait till my Change cometh.
which accordingly he did from that Text, Job 14.14. If a Man die, shall he live again? All the days of my Appointed Time will I wait till my Change comes.
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Sermon and Prayer being ended, and the Blessing given, several of his Christian Friends follow him into his House, where they spend their time in holy and heavenly Discourses, in devout and fervent Prayers.
Sermon and Prayer being ended, and the Blessing given, several of his Christian Friends follow him into his House, where they spend their time in holy and heavenly Discourses, in devout and fervent Prayers.
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At last, altho' he were in perfect Health, without any bodily Distemper or Sickness, he very solemnly takes leave of them all;
At last, although he were in perfect Health, without any bodily Distemper or Sickness, he very solemnly Takes leave of them all;
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giveth his last Blessing unto his Children;
gives his last Blessing unto his Children;
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and embracing his Wife, he thanked her for her Conjugal Affection to him, for following him through that vast Ocean of 3000 Miles into the Wilderness,
and embracing his Wife, he thanked her for her Conjugal Affection to him, for following him through that vast Ocean of 3000 Miles into the Wilderness,
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for all her tender Care of him, and Kindness to him; and praying down a Blessing upon her he separates himself from her;
for all her tender Care of him, and Kindness to him; and praying down a Blessing upon her he separates himself from her;
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and lifting up his eyes and hands to Heaven, and uttering these Words, Now Angels do your Work! He dropt down dead.
and lifting up his eyes and hands to Heaven, and uttering these Words, Now Angels do your Work! He dropped down dead.
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Let me subjoin one passage more, of my dearest, and only Brother, Mr. Philip Quick, of Plymouth, who died at the Age of 25. He was a most choice and precious Christian, one that lived and walked with God upon Earth.
Let me subjoin one passage more, of my dearest, and only Brother, Mr. Philip Quick, of Plymouth, who died At the Age of 25. He was a most choice and precious Christian, one that lived and walked with God upon Earth.
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He spent three hours every day duly, in the morning, at noon, and evening, in private Religious Duties;
He spent three hours every day duly, in the morning, At noon, and evening, in private Religious Duties;
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began always and ended with Prayer, reading the Scriptures, and Meditation.
began always and ended with Prayer, reading the Scriptures, and Meditation.
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At night he writ down in his Diary all Passages of the day, Sins, Duties, Frame of Heart, Exercises of Grace, Vows, Mercies,
At night he writ down in his Diary all Passages of the day, Sins, Duties, Frame of Heart, Exercises of Grace, Vows, mercies,
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and whatever Providences worthy of Remark had befallen him, or others that day, and had reached his Ears.
and whatever Providences worthy of Remark had befallen him, or Others that day, and had reached his Ears.
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He was a most strict and conscientious Observer of the Lord's Day: The Tithes of all his Gettings he devoted wholly to Pious Uses;
He was a most strict and conscientious Observer of the Lord's Day: The Tithes of all his Gettings he devoted wholly to Pious Uses;
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gave his Counsel and Pen to the Poor, without taking from them any Fees; would never intermeddle in an unjust Cause.
gave his Counsel and Pen to the Poor, without taking from them any Fees; would never intermeddle in an unjust Cause.
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He kept at his own Charges several poor Children to School, where they were taught to read in the Bible,
He kept At his own Charges several poor Children to School, where they were taught to read in the bible,
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and to learn by heart the Assemblies Catechism.
and to Learn by heart the Assemblies Catechism.
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He had a singular dexterity in preventing, and composing differences among the Merchants, who very much lamented his Death.
He had a singular dexterity in preventing, and composing differences among the Merchant's, who very much lamented his Death.
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The last four Months of his Health, he never rose from his knees in his Closet without Raptures of divine Joys:
The last four Months of his Health, he never rose from his knees in his Closet without Raptures of divine Joys:
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And all the time of his Sickness, he had the witness of God's Holy Spirit to his own Soul, that he was a Child of God.
And all the time of his Sickness, he had the witness of God's Holy Spirit to his own Soul, that he was a Child of God.
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Only the Thursday morning (that he died the Saturday - night) about Two of the Clock the Devil set upon him most violently,
Only the Thursday morning (that he died the Saturday - night) about Two of the Clock the devil Set upon him most violently,
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and took his time to harrass him, whenas the Blood gushed out of his Nostrils,
and took his time to harrass him, whenas the Blood gushed out of his Nostrils,
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and could not be stopt by any means inward, outward, nor by opening of Veins in his Arms. This Exercise was very sharp,
and could not be stopped by any means inward, outward, nor by opening of veins in his Arms. This Exercise was very sharp,
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and he was almost drowned in Despair:
and he was almost drowned in Despair:
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But it pleased God to rebuke, and drive away the Adversary, who after about five hours tossing and tormenting of him, left him for good and all,
But it pleased God to rebuke, and drive away the Adversary, who After about five hours tossing and tormenting of him, left him for good and all,
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and never any more came near him.
and never any more Come near him.
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To the Minister who prayed with him about seven in the morning, and asked him how it was with his Soul,
To the Minister who prayed with him about seven in the morning, and asked him how it was with his Soul,
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whether Death was not terrible, and the Thoughts of appearing before the Judgment-seat of Christ, did not strike an horror into his Conscience? He answered, My dearest Brother, I was never so hard put to it in all my Life as I have been this morning:
whither Death was not terrible, and the Thoughts of appearing before the Judgment seat of christ, did not strike an horror into his Conscience? He answered, My dearest Brother, I was never so hard put to it in all my Life as I have been this morning:
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For these five hours Satan hath tumbled me from Post to Pillar, taxed me for an Hypocrite,
For these five hours Satan hath tumbled me from Post to Pillar, taxed me for an Hypocrite,
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and damn'd me for a Reprobate:
and damned me for a Reprobate:
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All my Comforts, yea, my very Hopes were all lost and gone, I did even quite despair of ever seeing God. But, blessed be the Lord! the Storm is now over;
All my Comforts, yea, my very Hope's were all lost and gone, I did even quite despair of ever seeing God. But, blessed be the Lord! the Storm is now over;
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my Enemy is vanquished, and I am now delivered from him:
my Enemy is vanquished, and I am now Delivered from him:
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For whilst you were pleading with God for suitable Mercy to be given to me in my present Condition, the Lord graciously heard, a•d answer'd your Prayers:
For while you were pleading with God for suitable Mercy to be given to me in my present Condition, the Lord graciously herd, a•d answered your Prayers:
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He drove away the Tempter from me, scattered all my Fears, resolved all my doubts; and tho' he was angry with me, yet his Anger is turned away from me, and he hath comf•rted me:
He drove away the Tempter from me, scattered all my Fears, resolved all my doubts; and though he was angry with me, yet his Anger is turned away from me, and he hath comf•rted me:
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Yea, those heavenly Joys, and Consolations which I had from him in my Health, but had been detained from me during my Sickness, are now restored,
Yea, those heavenly Joys, and Consolations which I had from him in my Health, but had been detained from me during my Sickness, Are now restored,
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and returned to me in a full Tide. His Love is sh•d abroad in my heart; I sense and feel it;
and returned to me in a full Tide. His Love is sh•d abroad in my heart; I sense and feel it;
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it warms and revives my Soul;
it warms and revives my Soul;
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I am as full of comfort as my heart can hold, I am now above the love of Life, and the fear of Death.
I am as full of Comfort as my heart can hold, I am now above the love of Life, and the Fear of Death.
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And addressing himself unto God, Lord! said he, cut short thy Work in Righteousness!
And addressing himself unto God, Lord! said he, Cut short thy Work in Righteousness!
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make a short Work of it, O my God! O! wh•n shall I be at home with thee, O my Heavenly Father! Come! Come! Lord Jesu, O come quickly! make a short Work of it, Oh my God! OH! wh•n shall I be At home with thee, Oh my Heavenly Father! Come! Come! Lord Jesu, Oh come quickly!
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And in these, and such like heavenly Breathings, did he spend the Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, day and night, waiting and longing for Celestial Glories;
And in these, and such like heavenly Breathings, did he spend the Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, day and night, waiting and longing for Celestial Glories;
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his Intellectuals sound, his Judgment solid, his Faith, Hope, Love, and other Graces, exceeding vigorous and lively in their Actings.
his Intellectuals found, his Judgement solid, his Faith, Hope, Love, and other Graces, exceeding vigorous and lively in their Actings.
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And after the last Prayer, in which he was recommended, and resigned up into the Arms of his most merciful Redeemer, he turning himself in his Bed, said with dying Jacob, O God I have waited for thy Salvation!
And After the last Prayer, in which he was recommended, and resigned up into the Arms of his most merciful Redeemer, he turning himself in his Bed, said with dying Jacob, Oh God I have waited for thy Salvation!
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and a short time after fell asleep in the Lord.
and a short time After fell asleep in the Lord.
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Mr. Robert Glover the Martyr (and here is one in this Meeting descended from him) having laboured long under an afflicted and troubled Conscience,
Mr. Robert Glover the Martyr (and Here is one in this Meeting descended from him) having laboured long under an afflicted and troubled Conscience,
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and all the time of his Imprisonment under most severe Conflicts and Despondencies;
and all the time of his Imprisonment under most severe Conflicts and Despondencies;
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yet resolving stedfastly with himself that he would glorifie the Lord in the Fires, and seal his Truth with his dearest Heart-blood,
yet resolving steadfastly with himself that he would Glorify the Lord in the Fires, and seal his Truth with his dearest Heart blood,
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altho' he had no Comfort, and that God did hide himself, and the Light of his Loving Countenance from him:
although he had no Comfort, and that God did hide himself, and the Light of his Loving Countenance from him:
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When he was going to the Stake, at which he was burnt, He crieth o•t as a Man transported with Joy, He is come! Austin (it was his Man's Name who waited upon him) He is come! He is come!
When he was going to the Stake, At which he was burned, He cries o•t as a Man transported with Joy, He is come! Austin (it was his Man's Name who waited upon him) He is come! He is come!
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The Comforter, whom I wanted and longed for, He is now come! and died joyfully and triumphantly. The Comforter, whom I wanted and longed for, He is now come! and died joyfully and triumphantly.
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And let me extract one or two Passages out of my Icones, now in Manuscript, but which God willing in due time shall see the Light, and be published:
And let me extract one or two Passages out of my Icons, now in Manuscript, but which God willing in due time shall see the Light, and be published:
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They are of the Deaths of those two famous Divines, and Professors of Theology, Dr. Andrew Rivet, and Monsieur Moses Amyraud.
They Are of the Death's of those two famous Divines, and Professors of Theology, Dr. Andrew Rivet, and Monsieur Moses Amyraut.
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Monsieur Amyraud — having given his dying Blessing to his dearest Wife, and his Paternal Counsels and Blessing to his only Son and Grand-children,
Monsieur Amyraut — having given his dying Blessing to his dearest Wife, and his Paternal Counsels and Blessing to his only Son and Grandchildren,
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and done with all worldly Businesses, fixed his eyes and heart wholly upon his God. He panted as the hunted Stag after the Water-brooks of Eternal Life.
and done with all worldly Businesses, fixed his eyes and heart wholly upon his God. He panted as the hunted Stag After the Water brooks of Eternal Life.
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When he came out of a fainting Fit, he told those about him, that he heard the Lord calling him from this miserable World,
When he Come out of a fainting Fit, he told those about him, that he herd the Lord calling him from this miserable World,
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and therefore he would make a Confession of his Faith;
and Therefore he would make a Confessi of his Faith;
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which he did in a most large and ample manner, proving the Truth of the Christian Religion,
which he did in a most large and ample manner, proving the Truth of the Christian Religion,
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and of our Holy Reformed Religion, by many solid and unanswerable Arguments. This I have professed, said he;
and of our Holy Reformed Religion, by many solid and unanswerable Arguments. This I have professed, said he;
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I have preached this Holy Reformed Religion well nigh Forty Years.
I have preached this Holy Reformed Religion well High Forty years.
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And turning himself unto the Papists (for there were many then present in his Chamber, Spectators and Witnesses of his last end) Gentlemen, said he, This is the only true Religion,
And turning himself unto the Papists (for there were many then present in his Chamber, Spectators and Witnesses of his last end) Gentlemen, said he, This is the only true Religion,
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and out of it there is no Salvation. That God to whom I am going knows that I do speak the very Truth.
and out of it there is no Salvation. That God to whom I am going knows that I do speak the very Truth.
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This, and much more he uttered with a clear and audible Voice; yea, and those very Papists heard him with much Reverence and Attention.
This, and much more he uttered with a clear and audible Voice; yea, and those very Papists herd him with much reverence and Attention.
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And being desired by some, who then waited on him, not to spend so needlesly his few and fainting Spirits;
And being desired by Some, who then waited on him, not to spend so needlessly his few and fainting Spirits;
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He replied courageously, I am a dying Man, I cannot die better than in my Master's Service,
He replied courageously, I am a dying Man, I cannot die better than in my Masters Service,
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and in edifying and instructing of his People. About a quarter of an hour before he died, his Speech failed him;
and in edifying and instructing of his People. About a quarter of an hour before he died, his Speech failed him;
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yet had he his Reason and Understanding sound and vigorous, even to the very last.
yet had he his Reason and Understanding found and vigorous, even to the very last.
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When he could not use Vocal Prayer any longer, it was visible that he used Mental.
When he could not use Vocal Prayer any longer, it was visible that he used Mental.
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For in the last fifteen minutes of his Life, he joined both his hands together,
For in the last fifteen minutes of his Life, he joined both his hands together,
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and lifted them up with his eyes unto Heaven, longing earnestly for the Salvation of God;
and lifted them up with his eyes unto Heaven, longing earnestly for the Salvation of God;
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and in that posture yielded up his blessed Soul into the Arms of his Redeemer.
and in that posture yielded up his blessed Soul into the Arms of his Redeemer.
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Most admirable was the Death of Dr. Andrew Rivet. He had been full of Comfort all the time of his last Sickness;
Most admirable was the Death of Dr. Andrew Rivet. He had been full of Comfort all the time of his last Sickness;
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nor had he any Clouds upon his Soul, excepting for some few hours one Evening, which afterward were dissipated by divine Grace before the morning.
nor had he any Clouds upon his Soul, excepting for Some few hours one Evening, which afterwards were dissipated by divine Grace before the morning.
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When Mr. Lidius, Minister of Breda, visited him the day before he died, he told him, Sir, I long for the Coming of my Saviour, I long for his speedy Appearance in Glory, that I may be delivered from this Body of Sin,
When Mr. Lidius, Minister of Breda, visited him the day before he died, he told him, Sir, I long for the Coming of my Saviour, I long for his speedy Appearance in Glory, that I may be Delivered from this Body of since,
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and be with Christ, who both in Life and Death is Gain unto me. I embrace Christ by Faith:
and be with christ, who both in Life and Death is Gain unto me. I embrace christ by Faith:
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I am greatly oppressed, but I am in the hand of my Shepherd:
I am greatly oppressed, but I am in the hand of my Shepherd:
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I embrace my dear Saviour Jesus Christ, and now all my desire is to be with my God.
I embrace my dear Saviour jesus christ, and now all my desire is to be with my God.
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His Wife seeing Death in his Face the morning that he died, said unto him chearfully, Farewel my dearest Heart, Enter joyfully into Everlasting Life.
His Wife seeing Death in his Face the morning that he died, said unto him cheerfully, Farewell my dearest Heart, Enter joyfully into Everlasting Life.
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Yes, said he, I am going unto thy God, and my God: We have got the Victory: All is ours; Amen! Even so be it! Farewel my Son: Farewel my dear Niece! Be not afraid:
Yes, said he, I am going unto thy God, and my God: We have god the Victory: All is ours; Amen! Even so be it! Farewell my Son: Farewell my dear Niece! Be not afraid:
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Persevere in the good Ways of God: Let none take your Crown: I go before, you shall follow me shortly:
Persevere in the good Ways of God: Let none take your Crown: I go before, you shall follow me shortly:
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Do not doubt it, we shall go together, and meet the Lord in the Air, and shall be forever with him. Come, Lord Jesu! O! make haste:
Do not doubt it, we shall go together, and meet the Lord in the Air, and shall be forever with him. Come, Lord Jesu! OH! make haste:
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Take thy poor Creature unto thy self: My Work is done: I am ready! I am prepared. Come Lord! I climb up unto thee:
Take thy poor Creature unto thy self: My Work is done: I am ready! I am prepared. Come Lord! I climb up unto thee:
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I hope, I wait, I knock at thy Gate. Open! Open, Lord! unto thy poor Servant.
I hope, I wait, I knock At thy Gate. Open! Open, Lord! unto thy poor Servant.
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A Friend asking him, Sir, Are you not always joyful? He answer'd with an intelligible Voice, Yes, I have full Assurance.
A Friend asking him, Sir, are you not always joyful? He answered with an intelligible Voice, Yes, I have full Assurance.
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And closed with those Words of the Psalmist, in Psal. 36.7. O! Lord, how great thy Favours be To them that put their Trust in thee,
And closed with those Words of the Psalmist, in Psalm 36.7. OH! Lord, how great thy Favours be To them that put their Trust in thee,
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And in the Shadow of thy Wing? With full Delights thou fillest them, And in thy Pleasures purest Stream To drink, thou dost them call and bring.
And in the Shadow of thy Wing? With full Delights thou Fillest them, And in thy Pleasures Purest Stream To drink, thou dost them call and bring.
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And a little time after he added:
And a little time After he added:
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Thrice happy he whom thou dost chuse Near thee to dwell and stay, That he may flee unto thy House, And there remain for aye.
Thrice happy he whom thou dost choose Near thee to dwell and stay, That he may flee unto thy House, And there remain for aye.
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We shall be filled plenteously With Riches of thy Glory great, And in thy Sanctuary on high We all abundantly shall eat.
We shall be filled plenteously With Riches of thy Glory great, And in thy Sanctuary on high We all abundantly shall eat.
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The Company having voided the room, his Son lamenting that they were left alone: No, said he, I am not alone; for God is with me.
The Company having voided the room, his Son lamenting that they were left alone: No, said he, I am not alone; for God is with me.
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His Son reply'd, Sir, you must now be your own Evangelist;
His Son replied, Sir, you must now be your own Evangelist;
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you have received the Ministery of Reconciliation, now preach and apply to your own Soul the Message of Peace.
you have received the Ministry of Reconciliation, now preach and apply to your own Soul the Message of Peace.
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I do so, said he, and my Soul believeth. Sir, said his Son, Fear nothing; For whosoever believeth in Jesus Christ shall not perish. I do so, said he, and my Soul Believeth. Sir, said his Son, fear nothing; For whosoever Believeth in jesus christ shall not perish.
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Yea, said his dying Father, but have Everlasting Life. His Son prayed for him in short Ejaculations, that God would send him the Comforter.Yea, said his dying Father, but have Everlasting Life. His Son prayed for him in short Ejaculations, that God would send him the Comforter.
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Yes, my Son, he is come. Then, Lord, give unto thy Servant full Assurance of thy Love!Yes, my Son, he is come. Then, Lord, give unto thy Servant full Assurance of thy Love!
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He answered, The Lord hath done it. O cloath him with thy Salvation! He answered, The Lord hath cloathed me!
He answered, The Lord hath done it. Oh cloth him with thy Salvation! He answered, The Lord hath clothed me!
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Well then, Enter thou good and faithful Servant into thy Master's Joy: He calleth thee: He stretcheth forth his Arms to receive thee!
Well then, Enter thou good and faithful Servant into thy Masters Joy: He calls thee: He Stretcheth forth his Arms to receive thee!
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At this Word he raised up himself, and opened his own Arms. His Son prayed, Strengthen, Lord!
At this Word he raised up himself, and opened his own Arms. His Son prayed, Strengthen, Lord!
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more and more the Faith of thy Servant in this his last Agony, that he may see thee, that he may hear thy Voice, that he may be raised up to take hold of Eternal Life!
more and more the Faith of thy Servant in this his last Agony, that he may see thee, that he may hear thy Voice, that he may be raised up to take hold of Eternal Life!
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Yes, said the dying Monsieur Rivet, Courage! Come, let us go to the Throne of Grace, and obtain Pardon. That is done, said he.
Yes, said the dying Monsieur Rivet, Courage! Come, let us go to the Throne of Grace, and obtain Pardon. That is done, said he.
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Take up the Shield of Faith, and put on the whole Armour of God. He answered, I have every piece of them;
Take up the Shield of Faith, and put on the Whole Armour of God. He answered, I have every piece of them;
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and added, I have fought the good Fight.
and added, I have fought the good Fight.
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His Son helped him in the rest, I have finished my Course, I have kept the Faith;
His Son helped him in the rest, I have finished my Course, I have kept the Faith;
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and there is laid up for me a Crown of Righteousness, which the Lord, the Righteous Judge, shall give unto me in that day.
and there is laid up for me a Crown of Righteousness, which the Lord, the Righteous Judge, shall give unto me in that day.
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He added, yea, and he will do it. See, the hour of my Redemption is now come. Lord! give Wings unto thy Servant! Open unto him thy Paradise!
He added, yea, and he will do it. See, the hour of my Redemption is now come. Lord! give Wings unto thy Servant! Open unto him thy Paradise!
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Let him be received to the blessed Vision of thy Face, and l•t him be with the blessed Spirits of just Men made perfect! Let him be received to the blessed Vision of thy Face, and l•t him be with the blessed Spirits of just Men made perfect!
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Let him receive that White Stone, that Hidden Manna;
Let him receive that White Stone, that Hidden Manna;
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and let him bear part in that New Song, which none understandeth, but he that singeth it!
and let him bear part in that New Song, which none understands, but he that sings it!
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He concluded, So be it! Amen!
He concluded, So be it! Amen!
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Whilst his Son and Niece (the Daughter of that Venerable old Man of God, Monsieur du Moulin, Pastor and Professor of Theology at Sedan ) were offering up these short ejaculatory Petitions, there came into his Chamber two or three dear Friends, who were Eye-witnesses of his most happy Death.
While his Son and Niece (the Daughter of that Venerable old Man of God, Monsieur du Moulin, Pastor and Professor of Theology At Sedan) were offering up these short ejaculatory Petitions, there Come into his Chamber two or three dear Friends, who were Eyewitnesses of his most happy Death.
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The two Ministers of the City of Breda came in a little after them, but too late to hear him speak:
The two Ministers of the city of Breda Come in a little After them, but too late to hear him speak:
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They only made a short Prayer.
They only made a short Prayer.
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He lying with his Eyes and Hands lifted up to Heaven, one of the Company said, I believe that at this instant he enjoyeth the blessed Vision of God.
He lying with his Eyes and Hands lifted up to Heaven, one of the Company said, I believe that At this instant he Enjoyeth the blessed Vision of God.
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Then he forced himself to say, Yes!
Then he forced himself to say, Yes!
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and with that Word sweetly yielded up the Ghost, at half an hour after. Ten in the forenoon, the 7th day of January, in the year of our Lord, 1651. and of his Age 78. and six months, having served our Lord Jesus in the Ministry Six and fifty,
and with that Word sweetly yielded up the Ghost, At half an hour After. Ten in the forenoon, the 7th day of January, in the year of our Lord, 1651. and of his Age 78. and six months, having served our Lord jesus in the Ministry Six and fifty,
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and in his Professorship above thirty Years, with great Pains, Faithfulness, and Honour.
and in his Professorship above thirty years, with great Pains, Faithfulness, and Honour.
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Let me add another Instance of the comfortable and blessed departure of that most Reverend Minister of Christ, Mynheer Johannes Thilenus, Senior Pastor of the Dutch Church of Middleburg in Zealand. He was a most painful and fruitful Preacher of the Gospel, a Man of singular Prudence, Zeal, Piety,
Let me add Another Instance of the comfortable and blessed departure of that most Reverend Minister of christ, Mynheer Johannes Thilenus, Senior Pastor of the Dutch Church of Middelburg in Zealand. He was a most painful and fruitful Preacher of the Gospel, a Man of singular Prudence, Zeal, Piety,
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and Courage, of a most generous and abounding Charity to the poor Members of our Lord Jesus;
and Courage, of a most generous and abounding Charity to the poor Members of our Lord jesus;
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and most especially to the Persecuted and Banished from their Native Soil, for Religion and Righteousness-sake, to whom he gave large Summs with an uncommon Freedom and Liberality.
and most especially to the Persecuted and Banished from their Native Soil, for Religion and Righteousness sake, to whom he gave large Sums with an uncommon Freedom and Liberality.
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His whole Life had been exceeding edifying, and so was his last Sickness and Death.
His Whole Life had been exceeding edifying, and so was his last Sickness and Death.
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In his dying Bed, he told some Christian Friends, that he had absolutely resigned his Will unto God,
In his dying Bed, he told Some Christian Friends, that he had absolutely resigned his Will unto God,
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whether for Sickness or Health, for Life or Death.
whither for Sickness or Health, for Life or Death.
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And those Christian Friends, who visited and discoursed with him about his approaching Change, and his speedy deliverance from all those Evils of this lower World, could see heavenly Joys sitting on his very Face and Countenance.
And those Christian Friends, who visited and discoursed with him about his approaching Change, and his speedy deliverance from all those Evils of this lower World, could see heavenly Joys sitting on his very Face and Countenance.
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I long earnestly, said he, I wait impatiently for the Coming of my blessed Saviour and Rodeemer. I long earnestly, said he, I wait impatiently for the Coming of my blessed Saviour and Rodeemer.
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But I shall say more of him in my Icones.
But I shall say more of him in my Icons.
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Let me relate one Passage of that Star of the West, our Famous Mr. Hieron, Pastor of the Church of Modbury in Devon. The last Sermon that he preached (which was in the latter end of May, 1617. at the Lecture in Plympton Morris, about six miles from Modbury ) to a vast and thronged Auditory;
Let me relate one Passage of that Star of the West, our Famous Mr. Hieron, Pastor of the Church of Modbury in Devon. The last Sermon that he preached (which was in the latter end of May, 1617. At the Lecture in Plympton Morris, about six miles from Modbury) to a vast and thronged Auditory;
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coming out of the Pulpit in a great sweat, he took a Cold, which cast him into a Fever;
coming out of the Pulpit in a great sweat, he took a Cold, which cast him into a Fever;
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the Stone and Gout joined in with that fiery distemper, and both of them did most grievously afflict and torture him.
the Stone and Gout joined in with that fiery distemper, and both of them did most grievously afflict and torture him.
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The Lord was pleased to exercise his Servant's patience, by putting him upon the rack;
The Lord was pleased to exercise his Servant's patience, by putting him upon the rack;
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and yet neither of these mortal Diseases did cut asunder the Silver Cord of his Life;
and yet neither of these Mortal Diseases did Cut asunder the Silver Cord of his Life;
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for he died of a Kardialgia, a disease in the Orifice of the Ventricle.
for he died of a Kardialgia, a disease in the Orifice of the Ventricle.
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All the time of his sickness (which lasted one whole month) he lay in a profound silence.
All the time of his sickness (which lasted one Whole Monn) he lay in a profound silence.
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When his Relations, and Brethren in the Ministery, and some of his most intimate Friends,
When his Relations, and Brothers in the Ministry, and Some of his most intimate Friends,
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and spiritual Children, whom he had begotten unto Christ in the Gospel, came and visited him,
and spiritual Children, whom he had begotten unto christ in the Gospel, Come and visited him,
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and enquired of him about his spiritual and eternal Estate, he seemed to take little, or no notice of them;
and inquired of him about his spiritual and Eternal Estate, he seemed to take little, or no notice of them;
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nor did he for some time reply unto them, unless it were with weeping eyes and salt tears (flowing down his pale cheeks) being sorrowful Indications of his grievous Soul-troubles.
nor did he for Some time reply unto them, unless it were with weeping eyes and salt tears (flowing down his pale cheeks) being sorrowful Indications of his grievous Soul-troubles.
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Once, and but once, during this long and violent conflict with Satan, did he speak,
Once, and but once, during this long and violent conflict with Satan, did he speak,
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and that was unto his Wife, who most passionately bemoaned her sad Condition, with bitter Outcries and Lamentations, what would become of her,
and that was unto his Wife, who most passionately bemoaned her sad Condition, with bitter Outcries and Lamentations, what would become of her,
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and her ten Children, if God should take away her Husband, and their Father from them? Leave Woman, said he, hold thy peace, That God who feeds the young Ravens, will never starve my young Herons.
and her ten Children, if God should take away her Husband, and their Father from them? Leave Woman, said he, hold thy peace, That God who feeds the young Ravens, will never starve my young Herons.
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In the midst of his Temptations and Desertions, the old Mr. Dodding (that reverend and faithful Minister of Pool, near Kingsbridge in the same County of Devon ) one of his Bosom-friends, being present with him,
In the midst of his Temptations and Desertions, the old Mr. Dodding (that reverend and faithful Minister of Pool, near Kingsbridge in the same County of Devon) one of his Bosom friends, being present with him,
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and an eye and ear-witness of his deep sighs, groans, and mournings, demanded of him the true Cause of his grief and trouble, that he might impart a seasonable word for his Support and Comfort.
and an eye and earwitness of his deep sighs, groans, and mournings, demanded of him the true Cause of his grief and trouble, that he might impart a seasonable word for his Support and Comfort.
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Mr. Hieron opens himself freely, but in a few words, to this his judicious and skilful Soul-Physician:
Mr. Hieron Opens himself freely, but in a few words, to this his judicious and skilful Soul-Physician:
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Sir, said he, there is a dark cloud upon my Soul, and a thick and black mist betwixt my self, Sir, said he, there is a dark cloud upon my Soul, and a thick and black missed betwixt my self,
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and that Happiness I have been looking after.
and that Happiness I have been looking After.
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For I have been a too partial Judge of mine estate, and thought it much better with me,
For I have been a too partial Judge of mine estate, and Thought it much better with me,
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than in truth it is, or I have deserved. than in truth it is, or I have deserved.
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This was all he declared to him at that time, and then retired again with the Psalmist into the Closet of his own heart, seriously searching into the true grounds of his hope,
This was all he declared to him At that time, and then retired again with the Psalmist into the Closet of his own heart, seriously searching into the true grounds of his hope,
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and endeavouring to lay a sure and solid Foundation for his everlasting Condition, and to secure unto himself the Blessedness of that unseen World into which he was now entering.
and endeavouring to lay a sure and solid Foundation for his everlasting Condition, and to secure unto himself the Blessedness of that unseen World into which he was now entering.
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In this frame he continued the most part of his Sickness, but nothing at all concerned for this World,
In this frame he continued the most part of his Sickness, but nothing At all concerned for this World,
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or for his dying, perishing Body;
or for his dying, perishing Body;
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his thoughts being wholly taken up about Eternity, and the everlasting Salvation of his precious, immortal Soul. It pleased God, the Father of Mercies, the God of all Consolations, about 3 days before his departure from this vale of Tears, to answer all his Doubts,
his thoughts being wholly taken up about Eternity, and the everlasting Salvation of his precious, immortal Soul. It pleased God, the Father of mercies, the God of all Consolations, about 3 days before his departure from this vale of Tears, to answer all his Doubts,
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and to disperse all his Clouds, and to break the Powers of the malicious mischievous Tempter,
and to disperse all his Clouds, and to break the Powers of the malicious mischievous Tempter,
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and to grant him, through our Lord Jesus Christ, a glorious Victory over him: For he spake Peace unto his Soul, and gave him his Holy Spirit the Comforter.
and to grant him, through our Lord jesus christ, a glorious Victory over him: For he spoke Peace unto his Soul, and gave him his Holy Spirit the Comforter.
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And then Mr. Hieron became more free, and enlarged in discourse with those godly Persons who were about him.
And then Mr. Hieron became more free, and enlarged in discourse with those godly Persons who were about him.
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He told them, That now at last, through Divine Grace, he had obtained Peace with God,
He told them, That now At last, through Divine Grace, he had obtained Peace with God,
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and felt the Consolations of his Spirit, and that the Lord had lifted up the Light of his loving Countenance upon him. and felt the Consolations of his Spirit, and that the Lord had lifted up the Light of his loving Countenance upon him.
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To his Physician, asking him how it was with him, he answered, Sir, I am a very weak Man;
To his physician, asking him how it was with him, he answered, Sir, I am a very weak Man;
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but the weaker I am in body, the more I labour to be strong in the Spirit;
but the Weaker I am in body, the more I labour to be strong in the Spirit;
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yea, I have laboured, do labour, and thank God that my labour is not in vain.
yea, I have laboured, do labour, and thank God that my labour is not in vain.
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I have many things to speak that way; but I do now want a tongue to utter them;
I have many things to speak that Way; but I do now want a tongue to utter them;
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yet something I must speak, I would not have you nor the World think that my Death is hopeless;
yet something I must speak, I would not have you nor the World think that my Death is hopeless;
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for tho' I have lain all this while silent, as you have seen, yet my Thoughts have been taken up with matters of greater Consequence;
for though I have lain all this while silent, as you have seen, yet my Thoughts have been taken up with matters of greater Consequence;
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and now I thank my God my Soul is full of Comfort.
and now I thank my God my Soul is full of Comfort.
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I do verily believe I shall see the Light of the Lord in the Land of the Living:
I do verily believe I shall see the Light of the Lord in the Land of the Living:
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But what am I? or what is my Father's House, that God should deal so graciously with my Soul? He hath called me into the state of Grace, fitted me in my Education for the Ministry of his Word, brought me in his appointed time to the practice thereof, given me some Reputation in it,
But what am I? or what is my Father's House, that God should deal so graciously with my Soul? He hath called me into the state of Grace, fitted me in my Education for the Ministry of his Word, brought me in his appointed time to the practice thereof, given me Some Reputation in it,
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and blessed my Labours in some measure unto his People. He hath not dealt thus with every one, no not of his own Chosen.
and blessed my Labours in Some measure unto his People. He hath not dealt thus with every one, no not of his own Chosen.
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I speak not this boastingly, but comfortably; not to extol my self, but to magnifie the Goodness of my God.
I speak not this boastingly, but comfortably; not to extol my self, but to magnify the goodness of my God.
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I know whom I have professed, whom I have preached, whom I have believed;
I know whom I have professed, whom I have preached, whom I have believed;
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and now I see Heaven open, and ready to receive me, being freed from all Care,
and now I see Heaven open, and ready to receive me, being freed from all Care,
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except for my People after me.
except for my People After me.
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I wish, if God were so pleased, that nothing I have taught them might be the favour of Death unto death to any of them. I wish, if God were so pleased, that nothing I have taught them might be the favour of Death unto death to any of them.
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In these and such-like heavenly Discourses, did this holy Man of God spend his last Hours, 'till he breathed out his precious Soul into the Arms of his Lord Redeemer.
In these and suchlike heavenly Discourses, did this holy Man of God spend his last Hours, till he breathed out his precious Soul into the Arms of his Lord Redeemer.
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But possibly some may say, These are Examples of Men, whose natural Courage hath gotten and atchieved for them this their Confidence on a Death-bed:
But possibly Some may say, These Are Examples of Men, whose natural Courage hath got and achieved for them this their Confidence on a Deathbed:
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But what have you of such Triumphs by those of the softer and weaker Sex,
But what have you of such Triumphos by those of the Softer and Weaker Sex,
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when they are a dying? I answer, That with God there is no respect of Persons, nor difference of Sexes:
when they Are a dying? I answer, That with God there is no respect of Persons, nor difference of Sexes:
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He is equally gracious to the Female as to the Male; his Power is seen in their Weakness;
He is equally gracious to the Female as to the Male; his Power is seen in their Weakness;
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his Grace hath been magnified towards them in their Languishing, and hath given unto them also the best Wines in the worst Times,
his Grace hath been magnified towards them in their Languishing, and hath given unto them also the best Wines in the worst Times,
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and the sweetest Cordials in the sorest Trials. Take some instances to this purpose.
and the Sweetest Cordials in the Sorest Trials. Take Some instances to this purpose.
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A gracious young Woman told a Minister of the Gospel on her Death-bed, asking her whether she were willing to die? Ah! Sir, I am most willing,
A gracious young Woman told a Minister of the Gospel on her Deathbed, asking her whither she were willing to die? Ah! Sir, I am most willing,
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if it were the good Pleasure of my God;
if it were the good Pleasure of my God;
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not only because I am under extream Torments of my Body, but that I may be freed from all Sin,
not only Because I am under extreme Torments of my Body, but that I may be freed from all since,
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and be for ever with the Lord. and be for ever with the Lord.
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Mrs. Jane Ratcliffe of Chester, although her Friends did plead with her to be pleased with Life, she not being satisfied with their Arguments, left these Reasons under her own Hand why she desired Death, which were found in her Closet, after she was dead.
Mrs. Jane Ratcliffe of Chester, although her Friends did plead with her to be pleased with Life, she not being satisfied with their Arguments, left these Reasons under her own Hand why she desired Death, which were found in her Closet, After she was dead.
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1. I desire to die, because I want, while I live here, the glorious Presence of God, which I love and long for;
1. I desire to die, Because I want, while I live Here, the glorious Presence of God, which I love and long for;
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and that sweet Fellowship of the Angels and Saints, who would be glad of me, as I am of them, and would entertain me with unwearied Delight. and that sweet Fellowship of the Angels and Saints, who would be glad of me, as I am of them, and would entertain me with unwearied Delight.
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2. I desire to die, because whilst I live here, I shall want the Perfection of my Nature,
2. I desire to die, Because while I live Here, I shall want the Perfection of my Nature,
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and be as an estranged and banished Person from my Father's House. and be as an estranged and banished Person from my Father's House.
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3. I desire to die, because I would not live to offend so good a God,
3. I desire to die, Because I would not live to offend so good a God,
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nor to grieve his Holy Spirit; for his Loving-kindness is better than Life: And he is abundant in Mercy to me;
nor to grieve his Holy Spirit; for his Lovingkindness is better than Life: And he is abundant in Mercy to me;
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and it doth lie as an heavy Load upon my Heart many times, to think of displeasing him. and it does lie as an heavy Load upon my Heart many times, to think of displeasing him.
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4. I desire to die, because this World is generally infected with the Plague of Sin;
4. I desire to die, Because this World is generally infected with the Plague of since;
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and some have this Plague-sore running upon them, and I my self am tainted with the same Disease;
and Some have this Plague-sore running upon them, and I my self am tainted with the same Disease;
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so as whilst I live here, I can be in no Place, nor in any Company,
so as while I live Here, I can be in no Place, nor in any Company,
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but I am still in danger of being infected, or to infect others. And if this World hate me, because I endeavour to follow Goodness;
but I am still in danger of being infected, or to infect Others. And if this World hate me, Because I endeavour to follow goodness;
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how would it rejoice, if my Foot did but slip!
how would it rejoice, if my Foot did but slip!
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Therefore, how woful would my Life be unto me, if I should give occasion to the World to triumph, or blaspheme, because of me! Therefore, how woeful would my Life be unto me, if I should give occasion to the World to triumph, or Blaspheme, Because of me!
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5. I cannot chuse but desire to die, when I consider that Sin, like a Leprosie, hath so corrupted me, that there is no Soundness in me;
5. I cannot choose but desire to die, when I Consider that since, like a Leprosy, hath so corrupted me, that there is no Soundness in me;
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my Mind, my Memory, my Will and Affections, yea, my very Conscience is still impure.
my Mind, my Memory, my Will and Affections, yea, my very Conscience is still impure.
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In every Faculty of my Soul, there is a miserable mixture of vile Infection, which makes me weary of my Life;
In every Faculty of my Soul, there is a miserable mixture of vile Infection, which makes me weary of my Life;
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and all this is the worse, because it is incurable, and an inseparable Companion of my Life,
and all this is the Worse, Because it is incurable, and an inseparable Companion of my Life,
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so that I can go no whither to avoid it.
so that I can go no whither to avoid it.
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There is no Business that I can dispatch, that concerns my Happiness, without a Mutiny in my Heart.
There is no Business that I can dispatch, that concerns my Happiness, without a Mutiny in my Heart.
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Though God's Works be all fair, yet there are in my Nature many Defects, Insufficiencies, Mistakings, and Transgressions;
Though God's Works be all fair, yet there Are in my Nature many Defects, Insufficiencies, Mistakings, and Transgressions;
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so that I may say with David, Innumerable Evils have compassed me about.so that I may say with David, Innumerable Evils have compassed me about.
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Mine Iniquities have taken hold of me, so that I am not able to look up: Mine Iniquities have taken hold of me, so that I am not able to look up:
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I therefore desire Heaven for Holiness, rather than for Happiness, that I might sin no more.
I Therefore desire Heaven for Holiness, rather than for Happiness, that I might sin no more.
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I desire that Condition, wherein I may most glorifie God. 6. I desire to die, because of the malignant and incessant Assaults of the Devil.
I desire that Condition, wherein I may most Glorify God. 6. I desire to die, Because of the malignant and incessant Assaults of the devil.
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I can stand no-where before the Lord on Earth, but one Devil or other is at my Right-hand,
I can stand nowhere before the Lord on Earth, but one devil or other is At my Right-hand,
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and must of necessity enter into Conflict with them and their Temptations, and be buffeted and gored by them, which is a thousand fold worse than Death. and must of necessity enter into Conflict with them and their Temptations, and be buffeted and gored by them, which is a thousand fold Worse than Death.
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7. I desire to die, because I shall rest from the hard Labours of this Life,
7. I desire to die, Because I shall rest from the hard Labours of this Life,
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and because nothing in this World can give me any solid Contentment: And those Friends whom I lose by my Life, I shall find by my Death,
and Because nothing in this World can give me any solid Contentment: And those Friends whom I loose by my Life, I shall find by my Death,
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and enjoy in another World to all eternity. As for my Children, I have no trouble;
and enjoy in Another World to all eternity. As for my Children, I have no trouble;
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for that God which hath given Life and Breath, and all they have, whilst I am living, can, without me, provide for them when I am dead:
for that God which hath given Life and Breath, and all they have, while I am living, can, without me, provide for them when I am dead:
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My God will be their God, if they be his;
My God will be their God, if they be his;
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if they be not, What Comfort would it be for me to live? My Life would be exceeding bitter to me,
if they be not, What Comfort would it be for me to live? My Life would be exceeding bitter to me,
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if I should see them dishonour God, whom I so much love. And as she desired Death, so was she not afraid of Death;if I should see them dishonour God, whom I so much love. And as she desired Death, so was she not afraid of Death;
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because though it separated the Soul from the Body, it could never separate it from God:
Because though it separated the Soul from the Body, it could never separate it from God:
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And Death was a conquered Enemy, and she was assured of the Victory.
And Death was a conquered Enemy, and she was assured of the Victory.
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Nor did the Pains of Death terrifie her, Because God, said she, who hath loved me in my Life, will not neglect me in Death;
Nor did the Pains of Death terrify her, Because God, said she, who hath loved me in my Life, will not neglect me in Death;
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and whatever I lose by Death, I shall have it restored to me at my Saviour's second Coming made much better than now it is. and whatever I loose by Death, I shall have it restored to me At my Saviour's second Coming made much better than now it is.
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Her Desires were strong for a speedy Dissolution;
Her Desires were strong for a speedy Dissolution;
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so that she cried unto God in the Words of David: Make hast to help me, O God of my Salvation!
so that she cried unto God in the Words of David: Make haste to help me, Oh God of my Salvation!
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Be pleased, O Lord, to deliver me: O Lord, make haste to help me. And God heard her Prayers, and granted her Requests;Be pleased, Oh Lord, to deliver me: Oh Lord, make haste to help me. And God herd her Prayers, and granted her Requests;
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for she died in such a calm manner, that when she was thought to be but asleep, she was found dead, Aug. 17. 1638. I will finish with one historical Relation more, that you may see how unable Death is to separate betwixt Elect Believers and the Love of God.
for she died in such a Cam manner, that when she was Thought to be but asleep, she was found dead, Aug. 17. 1638. I will finish with one historical Relation more, that you may see how unable Death is to separate betwixt Elect Believers and the Love of God.
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Mrs. Drake, a Religious Lady, the Wife of Francis Drake of Esher, in the County of Essex, Esq;
Mrs. Drake, a Religious Lady, the Wife of Francis Drake of Esher, in the County of Essex, Esq;
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had lain under Terrors of Conscience for ten Years together, and could not be comforted.
had lain under Terrors of Conscience for ten years together, and could not be comforted.
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Many Ministers had dealt with her, to root out that vile Opinion she had took up of herself, That she was a Vessel of Wrath, a forlorn and accursed Reprobate, lost and undone for ever.
Many Ministers had dealt with her, to root out that vile Opinion she had took up of herself, That she was a Vessel of Wrath, a forlorn and accursed Reprobate, lost and undone for ever.
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Mr. John Forbes, a most eminent Divine (and one of my Predecessors in the English Church of Middleburgh ) Mr. Robert Bruce, that excellent Man of God,
Mr. John Forbes, a most eminent Divine (and one of my Predecessors in the English Church of Middleburgh) Mr. Robert Bruce, that excellent Man of God,
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and Minister in the Church of Edinburgh in Scotland, Dr. Preston, and famous Mr. Dod, could not by all their Skill, Eloquence,
and Minister in the Church of Edinburgh in Scotland, Dr. Preston, and famous Mr. Dod, could not by all their Skill, Eloquence,
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and Arguments, gain upon her for some Years so much as to use the Ordinances.
and Arguments, gain upon her for Some years so much as to use the Ordinances.
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The Terrors of God were so heavy upon her Soul, that she was weary of her Life,
The Terrors of God were so heavy upon her Soul, that she was weary of her Life,
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and yet afraid of Death, as what would bring upon her the perfection of all her deserved woes & miseries.
and yet afraid of Death, as what would bring upon her the perfection of all her deserved woes & misery's.
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Yet after she had been so many Years tossed and excruciated with Anguish of Conscience, it pleased God, out of his infinite Love, to yearn upon her with his Bowels of Compassion,
Yet After she had been so many years tossed and excruciated with Anguish of Conscience, it pleased God, out of his infinite Love, to yearn upon her with his Bowels of Compassion,
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and to seal home his everlasting Purpose of Grace and Glory unto her Soul, about four Days before she died:
and to seal home his everlasting Purpose of Grace and Glory unto her Soul, about four Days before she died:
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For sending in the Morning for Reverend Mr. Dod, who pray'd and talk'd a while with her, with variety of excellent Discourse of Death, Heaven,
For sending in the Morning for Reverend Mr. Dod, who prayed and talked a while with her, with variety of excellent Discourse of Death, Heaven,
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and Eternal Glory, she suddenly interrupted him with a strange and uncouth Outery, Oh! oh! oh! What's this? what's this? I am undone, undone, undone!
and Eternal Glory, she suddenly interrupted him with a strange and uncouth Outcry, Oh! o! o! What's this? what's this? I am undone, undone, undone!
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I cannot endure it, endure it. Oh! Oh! O let me be gone, let me be gone. Oh! I must be gone; I cannot tarry. Oh! what shall I do! what shall I do!
I cannot endure it, endure it. Oh! Oh! Oh let me be gone, let me be gone. Oh! I must be gone; I cannot tarry. Oh! what shall I do! what shall I do!
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O Father, O Mother, Husband, kiss me, kiss me, and let me be gone. Come all; farewel all;
O Father, Oh Mother, Husband, kiss me, kiss me, and let me be gone. Come all; farewell all;
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let me take you by the Hand, and be gone. Lo! lo! the Angels are come;
let me take you by the Hand, and be gone. Lo! lo! the Angels Are come;
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they wait, they stay for me. O dear Mother, why hold you me? I must be gone.
they wait, they stay for me. Oh dear Mother, why hold you me? I must be gone.
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Oh! He is come, be is come, he is come! Now you have it, you have it, you have it;
Oh! He is come, be is come, he is come! Now you have it, you have it, you have it;
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why hold you me? Let me be gone; my Work is done. O call, call, call;
why hold you me? Let me be gone; my Work is done. O call, call, call;
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where is my Crown? Fetch me my Crown: Bring, bring, bring me my White Robes; quickly, quickly, quickly;
where is my Crown? Fetch me my Crown: Bring, bring, bring me my White Robes; quickly, quickly, quickly;
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why run you not? The Angels stay, Now you have it, you have it, you have it, (meaning the Answer and Return unto their Prayers.) Oh! it over comes, overcomes, overcomes me! I am undone, undone, undone!
why run you not? The Angels stay, Now you have it, you have it, you have it, (meaning the Answer and Return unto their Prayers.) Oh! it over comes, overcomes, overcomes me! I am undone, undone, undone!
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What shall I do? what shall I do? what shall I do? Oh! you will not let me be gone. What shall I do? what shall I do? what shall I do? Oh! you will not let me be gone.
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She utter'd innumerable such-like Expressions with incredible swiftness, in the 16th part of an Hour, which another could not have done leisurely in one full Hour.
She uttered innumerable suchlike Expressions with incredible swiftness, in the 16th part of an Hour, which Another could not have done leisurely in one full Hour.
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She had her Eyes lifted up, and fixed on the House-top, as if she had seen a Vision of Angels,
She had her Eyes lifted up, and fixed on the Housetop, as if she had seen a Vision of Angels,
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and raised her self up, as if she would have flown away with them.
and raised her self up, as if she would have flown away with them.
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This sudden, ravishing, unsupportable Pang of divine Joy (beyond the strength of Mortality to retain,
This sudden, ravishing, unsupportable Pang of divine Joy (beyond the strength of Mortality to retain,
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or be long capable of) being over, and her astonished Friends and Relations being silent, she directs her Speech unto Mr. Dod: Sir, what did you think of me lately in this strange Posture? Did not you imagine me to be mad? Mr. Dod replied, No;
or be long capable of) being over, and her astonished Friends and Relations being silent, she directs her Speech unto Mr. Dod: Sir, what did you think of me lately in this strange Posture? Did not you imagine me to be mad? Mr. Dod replied, No;
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but that it was very strange to them all, having never heard nor seen the like.
but that it was very strange to them all, having never herd nor seen the like.
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So said she, Surely it was, it was very strange.
So said she, Surely it was, it was very strange.
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But will you know how it surprized me? This Morning, as I was alone in private Prayer, I begged of God that he would not absent himself from me for ever,
But will you know how it surprised me? This Morning, as I was alone in private Prayer, I begged of God that he would not absent himself from me for ever,
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but that once before my Death, he would reveal Christ unto me, and give me some sense and feeling of his Love,
but that once before my Death, he would reveal christ unto me, and give me Some sense and feeling of his Love,
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and open the brazen Gates of this hard Heart of mine, that the King of Glory might enter in.
and open the brazen Gates of this hard Heart of mine, that the King of Glory might enter in.
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After which, as you had prayed, this sudden Out-crying-fit of unsupportable Joy surprized me, with such violence rushing in upon me,
After which, as you had prayed, this sudden Out-crying-fit of unsupportable Joy surprised me, with such violence rushing in upon me,
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as I could not contain my self, but make this sudden Out-cry amongst you all.
as I could not contain my self, but make this sudden Outcry among you all.
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But I must confess unto you, I know not, neither do I remember what I said — But now I thank God who hath heard my Prayer,
But I must confess unto you, I know not, neither do I Remember what I said — But now I thank God who hath herd my Prayer,
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and revealed Christ unto me, and now I care not for all the World — O pray! pray! pray! O give Thanks;
and revealed christ unto me, and now I care not for all the World — Oh pray! pray! pray! O give Thanks;
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for now you have it, you have it, you have it! for now you have it, you have it, you have it!
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The same Day, about four in the Afternoon, the Chamber being full of her Friends, she was again suddenly rapt into another Extasie of divine Joy, uttering just about the same things as in the morning, continuing about the same time,
The same Day, about four in the Afternoon, the Chamber being full of her Friends, she was again suddenly rapt into Another Ecstasy of divine Joy, uttering just about the same things as in the morning, Continuing about the same time,
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and so ceased, and she became quiet as formerly.
and so ceased, and she became quiet as formerly.
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She then calling for Mr. Dod, told him, That her joy and sense thereof was so overcoming and strong,
She then calling for Mr. Dod, told him, That her joy and sense thereof was so overcoming and strong,
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as she could not for her Life contain her self from breaking forth thus again, because her frail flesh was overcome therewith.
as she could not for her Life contain her self from breaking forth thus again, Because her frail Flesh was overcome therewith.
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Now she was all for singing, praising, and thanksgiving; for she now affected no other part of Prayer, as being Heir of all things,
Now she was all for singing, praising, and thanksgiving; for she now affected no other part of Prayer, as being Heir of all things,
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nor needing any thing here below.
nor needing any thing Here below.
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In this joyful-frame she continued about five days, 'till on Monday the last of her Life in this World, Mr. Dod and Dr. Preston coming to her, she rejoiced and smiled, taking 'em by the hand with a chearful Countenance, beckoned unto Mr. Dod to give thanks,
In this joyful-frame she continued about five days, till on Monday the last of her Life in this World, Mr. Dod and Dr. Preston coming to her, she rejoiced and smiled, taking they by the hand with a cheerful Countenance, beckoned unto Mr. Dod to give thanks,
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and with uplifted hands bent her self to join with them in that Duty:
and with uplifted hands bent her self to join with them in that Duty:
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But whilst they were at Prayer, suddenly her hands falling, and her lips going, she sunk down in the Bed,
But while they were At Prayer, suddenly her hands falling, and her lips going, she sunk down in the Bed,
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and departed, leaving all her Friends weeping and mourning about her. 2. As Death, so Life cannot separate betwixt Elect Believers, and the Love of God:
and departed, leaving all her Friends weeping and mourning about her. 2. As Death, so Life cannot separate betwixt Elect Believers, and the Love of God:
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They have renounced it, and all its Sweets and Pleasures, that they might enjoy God, Heb. 11.35. Those famous Old Testament Martyrs refused to accept of Life, and Liberty, and all its Comforts, upon those dishonourable and uncomfortable Conditions of parting with their God, who is Love essential and Love eternal.
They have renounced it, and all its Sweets and Pleasures, that they might enjoy God, Hebrew 11.35. Those famous Old Testament Martyrs refused to accept of Life, and Liberty, and all its Comforts, upon those dishonourable and uncomfortable Conditions of parting with their God, who is Love essential and Love Eternal.
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Read at your leisure the 7th Chapter of the 2d Book of Maccabees. 3. Angels cannot separate them.
Read At your leisure the 7th Chapter of the 2d Book of Maccabees. 3. Angels cannot separate them.
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It is impossible the good Angels should go about to do it: For 'tis contrary to their holy Nature, Wills, and Ministration:
It is impossible the good Angels should go about to do it: For it's contrary to their holy Nature, Wills, and Ministration:
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And evil Angels, if they attempt it, shall never succeed in it.
And evil Angels, if they attempt it, shall never succeed in it.
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4. Principalities shall not do it, either the Arch-angels (for there is Order and Degree among the Angels;
4. Principalities shall not do it, either the Archangels (for there is Order and Degree among the Angels;
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and some of each Order and Degree, as is probable, did fall from their holy Estate in which they were created) yet these great Princes of Hell shall never be able to divide the Elect from the Love of God.
and Some of each Order and Degree, as is probable, did fallen from their holy Estate in which they were created) yet these great Princes of Hell shall never be able to divide the Elect from the Love of God.
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5. Powers cannot, those mighty Potentates in the Angelical World that do effect and execute the most fearful Judgments of God:
5. Powers cannot, those mighty Potentates in the Angelical World that do Effect and execute the most fearful Judgments of God:
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One of these had more strength than the whole Army of Senacherib; for he destroyed no less than 185000 Men of them in one night:
One of these had more strength than the Whole Army of Sennacherib; for he destroyed no less than 185000 Men of them in one night:
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Or suppose these Powers to be the four great Monarchies, and the mighty bloody Tyrants of the World, whose Lusts are their Law; such as Pharoah, Jabin, Sisera;
Or suppose these Powers to be the four great Monarchies, and the mighty bloody Tyrants of the World, whose Lustiest Are their Law; such as Pharaoh, Jabin, Sisera;
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Moab, Ammon, Amalek, Nero, Maximinianus, Licinius, Charles IX.Moab, Ammon, Amalek, Nero, Maximinianus, Licinius, Charles IX.
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of France; not to speak of our modern Furies, that are ca•• using the •lood of God's Saints,
of France; not to speak of our modern Furies, that Are ca•• using the •lood of God's Saints,
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and devouring their Flesh, and gor••ndizi•• ••on their Estates then Intendants, their Dragoon-Apostles, their Dens,
and devouring their Flesh, and gor••ndizi•• ••on their Estates then Intendants, their Dragoon-Apostles, their Dens,
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and Dungeons, their Mines, and Galleys, their Rackings, and Torturings, are so far from separating God's Saints from his Love, that they do fix,
and Dungeons, their Mines, and Galleys, their Rackings, and Torturings, Are so Far from separating God's Saints from his Love, that they do fix,
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and root it more firmly, immov•ably, and inviolably in their hearts.
and root it more firmly, immov•ably, and inviolably in their hearts.
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6. Nor can things present, good or bad, Flatteries or Cruelties, they cannot, they shall not divorce us from the Love of God in Christ. 7. Nor things to come:
6. Nor can things present, good or bad, Flatteries or Cruelties, they cannot, they shall not divorce us from the Love of God in christ. 7. Nor things to come:
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These indeed are very fearful, and our Apprehensions of them are exceeding terrifying, and do sometimes cause Despondencies, Luk. 25.26. for a time, yet cannot these do the feat. 8. Nor heigth of Prosperity. Nor 9. Depth of Adversity;
These indeed Are very fearful, and our Apprehensions of them Are exceeding terrifying, and do sometime cause Despondencies, Luk. 25.26. for a time, yet cannot these do the feat. 8. Nor heighth of Prosperity. Nor 9. Depth of Adversity;
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neither Dignity, nor Infamy, Temporal Misery, nor Temporal Felicity; neither Thrones, nor Prisons, neither mounting Flames, nor deep sinking Storms.
neither Dignity, nor Infamy, Temporal Misery, nor Temporal Felicity; neither Thrones, nor Prisons, neither mounting Flames, nor deep sinking Storms.
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10. Nor any other Creature, be it what it will, it shall never be able to rob us of that Love which God beareth us in Christ Jesus,
10. Nor any other Creature, be it what it will, it shall never be able to rob us of that Love which God bears us in christ jesus,
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nor to drive out of our Souls that Love which we bear to God. It is invincible and eternal;
nor to drive out of our Souls that Love which we bear to God. It is invincible and Eternal;
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and therefore I may say as the Church did, Is. 8.9, 10. Associate your selves, O the people,
and Therefore I may say as the Church did, Is. 8.9, 10. Associate your selves, Oh the people,
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and ye shall be broken to pieces; gird your selves, and ye shall be broken in pieces;
and you shall be broken to Pieces; gird your selves, and you shall be broken in Pieces;
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take Counsel together, and it shall come to nought; speak the Word, and it shall not stand; for God is with us. take Counsel together, and it shall come to nought; speak the Word, and it shall not stand; for God is with us.
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Could the Elect be separated from the Love of God! then God must be changed, who is Alpha and Omega, the first and the last, he that is, was,
Could the Elect be separated from the Love of God! then God must be changed, who is Alpha and Omega, the First and the last, he that is, was,
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and is to come, always the same; which cannot be. Besides if God change, either it must be for the better, or for the worse. For the worse:
and is to come, always the same; which cannot be. Beside if God change, either it must be for the better, or for the Worse. For the Worse:
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For the worse, 'tis Blasphemy so much as to imagine: For the better, that is impossible;
For the Worse, it's Blasphemy so much as to imagine: For the better, that is impossible;
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for there can be no additions to infinite Perfections, and therefore no alterations in his eternal Love and Affections.
for there can be no additions to infinite Perfections, and Therefore no alterations in his Eternal Love and Affections.
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Again, if the Love of God be changeable, his Decrees must be so. But these Foundations stand sure, and immoveable as Mountains of Grass.
Again, if the Love of God be changeable, his Decrees must be so. But these Foundations stand sure, and immoveable as Mountains of Grass.
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If God change in his purpose of Love, then his Covenant of Love must be broken;
If God change in his purpose of Love, then his Covenant of Love must be broken;
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but this is inviolable and eternal, 2 Sam. 23.5. Ps. 89.34.
but this is inviolable and Eternal, 2 Sam. 23.5. Ps. 89.34.
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Could the Love of God cease, and be no more, could it be removed from the Vessels of Election,
Could the Love of God cease, and be no more, could it be removed from the Vessels of Election,
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then Christ must be a Lord and King without Subjects, an Head without Members, without his Body, a Saviour and Redeemer without any Souls ransomed or saved by him;
then christ must be a Lord and King without Subject's, an Head without Members, without his Body, a Saviour and Redeemer without any Souls ransomed or saved by him;
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yea, the Death and Passion, the Resurrection and Ascension, the Advocateship and Intercession of our Lord Jesus would be in vain; God's Promises must be false;
yea, the Death and Passion, the Resurrection and Ascension, the Advocateship and Intercession of our Lord jesus would be in vain; God's Promises must be false;
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the Holy Ghost must be a Sanctifier, and Comforter, and yet no Person sanctified or comforted by him:
the Holy Ghost must be a Sanctifier, and Comforter, and yet no Person sanctified or comforted by him:
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All which are absurd, blasphemous and impossible;
All which Are absurd, blasphemous and impossible;
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therefore Elect Believers may be well assured of God's Love, and that God will rest in his Love towards them,
Therefore Elect Believers may be well assured of God's Love, and that God will rest in his Love towards them,
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and nothing shall sunder or sever betwixt them and God's Love. Quest. But may not their Love to God cease?
and nothing shall sunder or sever betwixt them and God's Love. Quest. But may not their Love to God cease?
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Answ. 1. The Act of Love may be omitted, suspended, and lost for a time.Answer 1. The Act of Love may be omitted, suspended, and lost for a time.
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2. The Intenseness and Vehemency of their Love to God may be intermitted, remitted, and abated,
2. The Intenseness and Vehemency of their Love to God may be intermitted, remitted, and abated,
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as Water that was hot in the seventh, may grow cool in the second degree.
as Water that was hight in the seventh, may grow cool in the second degree.
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3. But the habit of God's Love infused into them by the Holy Spirit, can never be eradicated,
3. But the habit of God's Love infused into them by the Holy Spirit, can never be eradicated,
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or extirpated out of their hearts, God's Gifts of saving Grace being without Repentance. Quest. Do the Saints retain their Assurance of God's Love always, and without wavering? Answ. No:
or extirpated out of their hearts, God's Gifts of Saving Grace being without Repentance. Quest. Do the Saints retain their Assurance of God's Love always, and without wavering? Answer No:
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The sense of it is inequally in them; it hath its ebbings and flowings; some have more, others less;
The sense of it is inequally in them; it hath its ebbings and flowings; Some have more, Others less;
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and they who have it to day, may lose it to morrow by their negligence and carelessness.
and they who have it to day, may loose it to morrow by their negligence and carelessness.
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2. You must distinguish betwixt Assurance and Joy: Saints may have a Calm where they have no ravishing Comforts:
2. You must distinguish betwixt Assurance and Joy: Saints may have a Cam where they have no ravishing Comforts:
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Their hearts may be rooted and grounded in God's Love, when they are without the sensible motion, without the sweets and delights of it.
Their hearts may be rooted and grounded in God's Love, when they Are without the sensible motion, without the sweets and delights of it.
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God doth not feast his dearest Children with sweet meats and delicacies every day. Let me close with a word of Use.
God does not feast his dearest Children with sweet Meats and delicacies every day. Let me close with a word of Use.
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The Popish Doctrine that teacheth Assurance cannot be had without a particular and immediate Revelation from Heaven, is false,
The Popish Doctrine that Teaches Assurance cannot be had without a particular and immediate Revelation from Heaven, is false,
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and contrary to Scripture, 2 Cor. 13.5. Isai. 40.1, 2. Phil. 4.4. The Arminians, who leave Men doubtful and uncertain as to their future and eternal Estate,
and contrary to Scripture, 2 Cor. 13.5. Isaiah 40.1, 2. Philip 4.4. The Arminians, who leave Men doubtful and uncertain as to their future and Eternal Estate,
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and who teach that Believers may fall away from Grace totally and finally, that Elect Persons may become Reprobates and Apostates, the Children of God today,
and who teach that Believers may fallen away from Grace totally and finally, that Elect Persons may become Reprobates and Apostates, the Children of God today,
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and the Children of the Devil to morrow, and for evermore: This their Doctrine is Atheological, Antiscriptural, and Atheistical.
and the Children of the devil to morrow, and for evermore: This their Doctrine is Atheological, Antiscriptural, and Atheistical.
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2 Ʋse. This serves to reprove such as are without Assurance of God's Love, that are in the dark, at a loss, not knowing whether God doth love them with an everlasting,
2 Ʋse. This serves to reprove such as Are without Assurance of God's Love, that Are in the dark, At a loss, not knowing whither God does love them with an everlasting,
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or they God with a Love unfeigned: Such are without Light and Life, without any inward Peace, Joy, or Comfort:
or they God with a Love unfeigned: Such Are without Light and Life, without any inward Peace, Joy, or Comfort:
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These are either stupid, senceless, or desperate. Quest. But whence comes this? Answ. From a Life of Sensuality a•d Voluptuousness.
These Are either stupid, senseless, or desperate. Quest. But whence comes this? Answer From a Life of Sensuality a•d Voluptuousness.
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Such as pamper and please their Flesh, never care for the Love of God, Hos. 4.11. Whoredom, Wine, and New Wine take away the heart.
Such as pamper and please their Flesh, never care for the Love of God, Hos. 4.11. Whoredom, Wine, and New Wine take away the heart.
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2. It proceeds from Laziness and Negligence in God's Service: They do not give all diligence to make their Calling and Election sure:
2. It proceeds from Laziness and Negligence in God's Service: They do not give all diligence to make their Calling and Election sure:
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They do not work out their Salvation with Fear and Trembling, Heb. 6.11, 12. 3. From the want of Grace, or the not exercising of it:
They do not work out their Salvation with fear and Trembling, Hebrew 6.11, 12. 3. From the want of Grace, or the not exercising of it:
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For the Fruit of Grace, is Peace, Quietness, and Assurance of the Love of God forever.
For the Fruit of Grace, is Peace, Quietness, and Assurance of the Love of God forever.
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They do not examine themselves, nor grow in Knowledge, nor set Faith, Repentance, Humility, New Obedience, Love, Watchfulness, Laboriousness in their general Calling on work. They be seldom in self-reflection:
They do not examine themselves, nor grow in Knowledge, nor Set Faith, Repentance, Humility, New obedience, Love, Watchfulness, Laboriousness in their general Calling on work. They be seldom in self-reflection:
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They are not frequent nor fervent in Prayer, nor constant and persevering in other Religious Duties;
They Are not frequent nor fervent in Prayer, nor constant and persevering in other Religious Duties;
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were they, they could not belong without the Riches of Assurance, Prov. 10.4, 5. Chap. 11.25. 3 Ʋse. I cannot pass them by without a Correption, who boast and vaunt of their Assurance:
were they, they could not belong without the Riches of Assurance, Curae 10.4, 5. Chap. 11.25. 3 Ʋse. I cannot pass them by without a Correption, who boast and vaunt of their Assurance:
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They have full Assurance of God's Love.
They have full Assurance of God's Love.
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But how came you by it? For a Man coming just out of the Road of Irreligion, the broad way of Profaneness, to leap presently into the Swavities and Consolations of Assurance, is very suspicious.
But how Come you by it? For a Man coming just out of the Road of Irreligion, the broad Way of Profaneness, to leap presently into the Gravities and Consolations of Assurance, is very suspicious.
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To get it without Self trial, is strong delusion, notorious, self deceiving.
To get it without Self trial, is strong delusion, notorious, self deceiving.
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God's Saints never atchieved it after this manner, but got it after much Labour and hard Travel,
God's Saints never achieved it After this manner, but god it After much Labour and hard Travel,
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after most eminent, painful, and abundant Services, after mighty Struglings and Wrestlings with God, after long waiting, and close walking with him.
After most eminent, painful, and abundant Services, After mighty Strugglings and Wrestlings with God, After long waiting, and close walking with him.
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The Roman Tribune obtain'd his Freedom in that City of Rome with a great and round Summ of Money:
The Roman Tribune obtained his Freedom in that city of Room with a great and round Sum of Money:
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It seems these obtain their Burgessship in Heaven without any trouble or cost.
It seems these obtain their Burgessship in Heaven without any trouble or cost.
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The wisest Preacher that ever was, said, That he who comes by Riches suddenly, cannot be innocent:
The Wisest Preacher that ever was, said, That he who comes by Riches suddenly, cannot be innocent:
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He got them by indirect Courses. Jacob's Venison which he got hastily, was not got honestly;
He god them by indirect Courses. Jacob's Venison which he god hastily, was not god honestly;
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therefore be not high-minded but fear. The Fool is raging and confident.
Therefore be not High-minded but Fear. The Fool is raging and confident.
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He is a Fool that trusteth to his own heart, that most notorious Cheat without Trial. Happy is the Man who feareth alway. He is a Fool that Trusteth to his own heart, that most notorious Cheat without Trial. Happy is the Man who fears always.
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4 Ʋse. Give all diligence to gain the Assurance of God's Love: It is a Jewel of inestimable Worth and Value: 4 Ʋse. Give all diligence to gain the Assurance of God's Love: It is a Jewel of inestimable Worth and Valve:
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It brings the sweetest Refreshments unto your Soul• ▪ It is an Heaven upon Earth:
It brings the Sweetest Refreshments unto your Soul• ▪ It is an Heaven upon Earth:
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It will give you Joy in Tribulations, Light in Darkness, Hope and Life in Death it self:
It will give you Joy in Tribulations, Light in Darkness, Hope and Life in Death it self:
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It will make Afflictions easie, gentle, tolerable: It will make even Death amiable, welcome, and desirable.
It will make Afflictions easy, gentle, tolerable: It will make even Death amiable, welcome, and desirable.
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Beg it of God, get it from him;
Beg it of God, get it from him;
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do not leave him quiet in your Closet, in your Family Prayers, 'till he hath conferred it on you.
do not leave him quiet in your Closet, in your Family Prayers, till he hath conferred it on you.
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He hath promised to give you this white Stone, and new Name, and hidden Heavenly Manna:
He hath promised to give you this white Stone, and new Name, and hidden Heavenly Manna:
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Sue it out from God's Hands:
Sue it out from God's Hands:
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Give no rest to your Eyes, nor slumber to your Eye-lids, till you are possessed of the Comforter to anoint and seal you unto the Day of Redemption:
Give no rest to your Eyes, nor slumber to your Eyelids, till you Are possessed of the Comforter to anoint and seal you unto the Day of Redemption:
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Take h••d of losing the sense of God's Love: Sins wittingly and wilfully committed will ruine it in your Souls: Keep yourselves from them. And, Take h••d of losing the sense of God's Love: Sins wittingly and wilfully committed will ruin it in your Souls: Keep yourselves from them. And,
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5 Use, Lastly, To say no more: 5 Use, Lastly, To say no more:
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Abide in the love of God, and of our Lord Jesus Christ, and abound i• it:
Abide in the love of God, and of our Lord jesus christ, and abound i• it:
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Let your Love be growing ▪ •ake abroad the •she•, and blow up that Spark of Divine Love that is in your Hearts into an Holy Flame.
Let your Love be growing ▪ •ake abroad the •she•, and blow up that Spark of Divine Love that is in your Hearts into an Holy Flame.
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Let the Love of God inflame you then it will warm, chear, and comfort you.
Let the Love of God inflame you then it will warm, cheer, and Comfort you.
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And though you may have, and sh• have whilst you are in this World Sorrows and Troubles,
And though you may have, and sh• have while you Are in this World Sorrows and Troubles,
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yet the Love of God, and the Sence and Assurance of it will mitigate and alleviate them unto you, and support you under them:
yet the Love of God, and the Sense and Assurance of it will mitigate and alleviate them unto you, and support you under them:
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And although you do so• in Tears, you shall reap in Joys:
And although you do so• in Tears, you shall reap in Joys:
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And though weeping may endure for a ni•ht, yet the Love of God shed abroad in your Hearts will bring Joy in the Morning• and the Joys in the Lo•• shall be the strength of your Souls,
And though weeping may endure for a ni•ht, yet the Love of God shed abroad in your Hearts will bring Joy in the Morning• and the Joys in the Lo•• shall be the strength of your Souls,
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and these Joys shall no Man no• Devil take from you. FINIS.and these Joys shall no Man no• devil take from you. FINIS.
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