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THE SOULES POSSESSION OF CHRIST. Rom. 13.4. Put yee on the Lord Iesus Christ, and take no thought, or make no provision for the flesh to fulfill the lusts of it.
THE SOULES POSSESSION OF CHRIST. Rom. 13.4. Put ye on the Lord Iesus christ, and take no Thought, or make no provision for the Flesh to fulfil the Lustiest of it.
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THE intendment of these words is to suggest into the hearts of the Romanes, a saving meanes, whereby they might bee cheared up to the performance of such duties,
THE intendment of these words is to suggest into the hearts of the Romans, a Saving means, whereby they might be cheered up to the performance of such duties,
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as were required at their hands; and this the Apostle doth from the eleventh Verse to the end of the Chapter:
as were required At their hands; and this the Apostle does from the eleventh Verse to the end of the Chapter:
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He had told them before, that they ought to put off the old man, and that they should no longer walke in rioting and wantonnesse;
He had told them before, that they ought to put off the old man, and that they should no longer walk in rioting and wantonness;
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but that they should put on the armour, and walke as Children of the light.
but that they should put on the armour, and walk as Children of the Light.
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Now because the matter was difficult, either to get more grace, or to performe the duties required of them, oh, might some say, we know we should labour to subdue this sin,
Now Because the matter was difficult, either to get more grace, or to perform the duties required of them, o, might Some say, we know we should labour to subdue this since,
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and it becomes Christians to walke comely, holily, agreeable to Gods will; but it is a hard matter to get grace to doe the same.
and it becomes Christians to walk comely, holily, agreeable to God's will; but it is a hard matter to get grace to do the same.
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For answer hereunto the holy Apostle in this Verse suggests a double means, saying; 1. Put on Christ;
For answer hereunto the holy Apostle in this Verse suggests a double means, saying; 1. Put on christ;
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2. Put off all base occasions, and provide not for pride, and lust, and malice;
2. Put off all base occasions, and provide not for pride, and lust, and malice;
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by these you shall bee strengthened to performe whasoever duty the Lord requires at your hands, and to overcome any corruption.
by these you shall be strengthened to perform whatsoever duty the Lord requires At your hands, and to overcome any corruption.
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In the first means there is, 1. The description of the party that must be put on, The Lord Iesus Christ. 2. The application of this party.
In the First means there is, 1. The description of the party that must be put on, The Lord Iesus christ. 2. The application of this party.
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Now if any man aske what is meant by putting on the Lord Iesus Christ; I answere, to put on Christ, is to be conceived in a double sense.
Now if any man ask what is meant by putting on the Lord Iesus christ; I answer, to put on christ, is to be conceived in a double sense.
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1. Wee must put on Christ by faith, in justification, when we beleeve in Christ, that our debts are laid upon his score,
1. we must put on christ by faith, in justification, when we believe in christ, that our debts Are laid upon his score,
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and his merits are applyed to us; but this is not meant here.
and his merits Are applied to us; but this is not meant Here.
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The Reason is, because this had beene spoken of long before, and it is presumed that these Romanes to whom hee wrote, had beleeved in Christ already.
The Reason is, Because this had been spoken of long before, and it is presumed that these Romans to whom he wrote, had believed in christ already.
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2. To put on Christ is spoken in regard of sanctification, as when we finde both many weaknesses,
2. To put on christ is spoken in regard of sanctification, as when we find both many Weaknesses,
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and much want of grace in us, and unfitnesse for duties, then wee put on Christ to overcome our corruptions,
and much want of grace in us, and unfitness for duties, then we put on christ to overcome our corruptions,
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and to quicken up our hearts for the performance of such services as God requires of us.
and to quicken up our hearts for the performance of such services as God requires of us.
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This is plaine, for St. Paul having enjoyned them to lay aside all sin, as pride, malice, riotous living,
This is plain, for Saint Paul having enjoined them to lay aside all since, as pride, malice, riotous living,
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and all the workes of the old mā:
and all the works of the old man:
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he exhorts them to put on the Lord Jesus Christ, that they may the better overcome these sinnes and corruptions,
he exhorts them to put on the Lord jesus christ, that they may the better overcome these Sins and corruptions,
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and be quickened up to every needfull duty. Hence I observe this Doctrine.
and be quickened up to every needful duty. Hence I observe this Doctrine.
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They that have received Christ, and are neare to salvation, and that have good proofe from Gods word, that the night is past,
They that have received christ, and Are near to salvation, and that have good proof from God's word, that the night is past,
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and the day hath dawned in their hearts, even these I say, have daily need to fetch succour from Christ,
and the day hath dawned in their hearts, even these I say, have daily need to fetch succour from christ,
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and grace for the performāce of every spirituall service which God requires at their hands.
and grace for the performance of every spiritual service which God requires At their hands.
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Our Saviour Christ must be put on; hee is to be conceived of, as of a garment, and that in two respects;
Our Saviour christ must be put on; he is to be conceived of, as of a garment, and that in two respects;
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as when a man puts on a garment, 1. he must have it fitted for him, and, 2. put it on and apply it to his body,
as when a man puts on a garment, 1. he must have it fitted for him, and, 2. put it on and apply it to his body,
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so it is in this place.
so it is in this place.
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The Lord Jesus Christ takes measure of all the infirmities of his children, and applyes sutable grace, according to every mans severall necessities, as in Psa. 21.5. our Translation hath it, Glory and comely honour hast thou laid upon him; The Lord jesus christ Takes measure of all the infirmities of his children, and Applies suitable grace, according to every men several necessities, as in Psa. 21.5. our translation hath it, Glory and comely honour hast thou laid upon him;
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or, as it is in the Originall, Glory and honour thou hast fitted for him.
or, as it is in the Original, Glory and honour thou hast fitted for him.
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And againe, Christ not onely takes measure of our infirmities, but also he gives sutable grace fitting for our conditions;
And again, christ not only Takes measure of our infirmities, but also he gives suitable grace fitting for our conditions;
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as in time of injury, hee gives patience, in time of persecution he gives courage to stand for his truth,
as in time of injury, he gives patience, in time of persecution he gives courage to stand for his truth,
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and wisedome to carry themselves aright; yea, he shapes out mercy and seasonable helpe for every estate.
and Wisdom to carry themselves aright; yea, he shapes out mercy and seasonable help for every estate.
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The Lord gives not only a fit grace to his children, but also he gives a present aide & strength to apply that grace;
The Lord gives not only a fit grace to his children, but also he gives a present aid & strength to apply that grace;
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as a man not onely makes his garment fit, but hee puts it on close to his body,
as a man not only makes his garment fit, but he puts it on close to his body,
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and then he is ready for any employment:
and then he is ready for any employment:
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So it is here, when the grace is applyed, then a Christian is fit to walke with God in a holy course; as Luke 24.40. compared with the second of the Acts 3, 4. we shall see that the Lord gives a supply of seasonable grace according to our necessities:
So it is Here, when the grace is applied, then a Christian is fit to walk with God in a holy course; as Lycia 24.40. compared with the second of the Acts 3, 4. we shall see that the Lord gives a supply of seasonable grace according to our necessities:
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In Luke the Text saith, Stay you in Ierusalem till you be clad with the Spirit from above;
In Lycia the Text Says, Stay you in Ierusalem till you be clad with the Spirit from above;
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and in the Acts, the Evangelist gives the meaning of the former place, and saith, The Spirit sate upon each of them;
and in the Acts, the Evangelist gives the meaning of the former place, and Says, The Spirit sat upon each of them;
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that is, GOD gave them abundance of grace to fit them for their workes; the Spirit spake in them, and they spake as the Spirit gave them utterance.
that is, GOD gave them abundance of grace to fit them for their works; the Spirit spoke in them, and they spoke as the Spirit gave them utterance.
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The Apostles had need of much wisedome and courage, and therefore GOD gave them abundance of spirituall assistance,
The Apostles had need of much Wisdom and courage, and Therefore GOD gave them abundance of spiritual assistance,
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as in that place is plaine.
as in that place is plain.
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The issue of the point is this, Those that are in the Lord Jesus Christ, have need every day to receive grace and quickening power from him, to enable them to discharge such duties as the Lord requires of them.
The issue of the point is this, Those that Are in the Lord jesus christ, have need every day to receive grace and quickening power from him, to enable them to discharge such duties as the Lord requires of them.
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1. God is the Author of all grace, and we have it not of our selves.
1. God is the Author of all grace, and we have it not of our selves.
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2. None of us can maintaine that grace which we have, further than God will enable us.
2. None of us can maintain that grace which we have, further than God will enable us.
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3. Neither can any man put forth his grace further than GOD will stand by him:
3. Neither can any man put forth his grace further than GOD will stand by him:
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So then, if the grace bee Gods gift, and if none can maintain and keep his grace when he hath it, So then, if the grace be God's gift, and if none can maintain and keep his grace when he hath it,
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further than God enables him, nor can exercise or put forth and use his grace aright without divine assistance,
further than God enables him, nor can exercise or put forth and use his grace aright without divine assistance,
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then it is needfull that wee depend upon God for what we have or doe: And if grace and aide to performe any duty, comes onely from the Lord Jesus,
then it is needful that we depend upon God for what we have or do: And if grace and aid to perform any duty, comes only from the Lord jesus,
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then it is very necessary, that wee have daily recourses to him for the same.
then it is very necessary, that we have daily recourses to him for the same.
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The Vse is, to shew us how humble wee ought to be in our owne eyes,
The Use is, to show us how humble we ought to be in our own eyes,
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and with what feare and dread we should walke before God.
and with what Fear and dread we should walk before God.
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Can we doe nothing without Christ? then walke tremblingly before him, lest hee take away his Spirit from thee,
Can we do nothing without christ? then walk tremblingly before him, lest he take away his Spirit from thee,
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and withdraw the comfort of his grace from thy soule; for the Lord hath scourges enough for thee.
and withdraw the Comfort of his grace from thy soul; for the Lord hath scourges enough for thee.
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The Apostle saith, Phil. 2.12, 13 Let us worke out our salvation with feare and trembling,
The Apostle Says, Philip 2.12, 13 Let us work out our salvation with Fear and trembling,
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for it is God that workes in us the will and the deed even of his owne good pleasure; for it is God that works in us the will and the deed even of his own good pleasure;
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how ought wee daily to feare, lest hee that now offers mercy, never will offer it more,
how ought we daily to Fear, lest he that now offers mercy, never will offer it more,
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and least hee that now perswades the heart, will never perswade the heart more. If all depends upon the Lord, and wee have no grace except hee give it;
and lest he that now persuades the heart, will never persuade the heart more. If all depends upon the Lord, and we have no grace except he give it;
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and if wee cannot maintaine our grace, nor have any use of it, except hee inable us;
and if we cannot maintain our grace, nor have any use of it, except he inable us;
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then let us bee willing to stoope to him in all obedience and submission.
then let us be willing to stoop to him in all Obedience and submission.
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Is it so, that we have daily need of strength and quickening from Christ, then you see the fountain opened, oh look up toward heaven upon all occasions,
Is it so, that we have daily need of strength and quickening from christ, then you see the fountain opened, o look up towards heaven upon all occasions,
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and have resort to the Lord Jesus for the having and continuing of whatsoever grace may bee profitable and comfortable for you.
and have resort to the Lord jesus for the having and Continuing of whatsoever grace may be profitable and comfortable for you.
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I would not have a Christian only lay hold upon Christ to be justified by him, no, no, you must have your quickening grace from Christ for the performance of every action.
I would not have a Christian only lay hold upon christ to be justified by him, no, no, you must have your quickening grace from christ for the performance of every actium.
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This is the excellency of a Christian to be all in all in Christ, here in grace, as hee would be hereafter in glory. This is the reason why many Christians lay open their nakednesse,
This is the excellency of a Christian to be all in all in christ, Here in grace, as he would be hereafter in glory. This is the reason why many Christians lay open their nakedness,
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and why they have so many weaknesses. The ground is from hence; wee have not recourse to Christ for grace;
and why they have so many Weaknesses. The ground is from hence; we have not recourse to christ for grace;
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as it is with a scanty garment, a great part of the body is naked, because the garment is not able to cover all:
as it is with a scanty garment, a great part of the body is naked, Because the garment is not able to cover all:
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so grace in our selves is marvellous scanty; wee have little patience, and are therefore peevish at every turne;
so grace in our selves is marvellous scanty; we have little patience, and Are Therefore peevish At every turn;
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a little wisdome, and little humility, and therefore pride ever and anon lifts up the heart:
a little Wisdom, and little humility, and Therefore pride ever and anon lifts up the heart:
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thus the mouthes of the wicked are opened, and the Name of God is dishonoured by us,
thus the mouths of the wicked Are opened, and the Name of God is dishonoured by us,
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and the reason is, because wee doe not resort to Christ to increase our spirituall growth,
and the reason is, Because we do not resort to christ to increase our spiritual growth,
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and to receive new strength and ability from him to helpe us in all duties, that no offence may be seene in our lives and conversations:
and to receive new strength and ability from him to help us in all duties, that no offence may be seen in our lives and conversations:
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as a man that hath a long garment, is covered over from head to foote;
as a man that hath a long garment, is covered over from head to foot;
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and as our Saviour counsels the Church of Laodicea, saying, Thou art wretched, poore, miserable, blinde,
and as our Saviour Counsels the Church of Laodicea, saying, Thou art wretched, poor, miserable, blind,
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and naked, and therefore come buy of mee gold tryed in the fire, Rev. 3.17, 18. that thou maist be rich,
and naked, and Therefore come buy of me gold tried in the fire, Rev. 3.17, 18. that thou Mayest be rich,
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and white rayment that thou maist be cloathed, &c. So if we would goe to Christ to have our garments lengthened,and white raiment that thou Mayest be clothed, etc. So if we would go to christ to have our garments lengthened,
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how chearely and sweetly might wee walke, beyond all exception of the devill himselfe?
how chearely and sweetly might we walk, beyond all exception of the Devil himself?
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Now it may be, some poore soule will bee ready to say, oh, it is true indeed, I confesse there is grace and power enough in the Lord Jesus to be had;
Now it may be, Some poor soul will be ready to say, o, it is true indeed, I confess there is grace and power enough in the Lord jesus to be had;
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and I have daily need to goe to Christ for succour and strength, but how may I get this grace from Christ?
and I have daily need to go to christ for succour and strength, but how may I get this grace from christ?
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For answere hereof consider two things: First, in what regard wee must put on Christ. Secondly, by what meanes we may put on Christ, and fetch vertue from him:
For answer hereof Consider two things: First, in what regard we must put on christ. Secondly, by what means we may put on christ, and fetch virtue from him:
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If we can apply this, we may walke chearfully for ever after. Now wee must put on Christ in three respects, or three wayes.
If we can apply this, we may walk cheerfully for ever After. Now we must put on christ in three respects, or three ways.
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1. Put him on as a Saviour, that our sinnes may bee pardoned, and that joy and peace may be continued to us;
1. Put him on as a Saviour, that our Sins may be pardoned, and that joy and peace may be continued to us;
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for there is no pardon of sinne, no assurance of Gods love, no peace of conscience, no joy in the holy Ghost, but onely from Christ. Luke 1.47. Elizabeth saith, My soule rejoyceth in God my Saviour;
for there is no pardon of sin, no assurance of God's love, no peace of conscience, no joy in the holy Ghost, but only from christ. Lycia 1.47. Elizabeth Says, My soul Rejoiceth in God my Saviour;
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so though wee bee guilty in our lives of the breach of Gods Commandements, and lyable to all his judgements threatned for the same,
so though we be guilty in our lives of the breach of God's commandments, and liable to all his Judgments threatened for the same,
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yet let us put on the Lord Jesus Christ to save us;
yet let us put on the Lord jesus christ to save us;
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and when wee are at odds with God, by reason of our sinnes, let us put on Christ,
and when we Are At odds with God, by reason of our Sins, let us put on christ,
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as a peacemaker betweene him and us.
as a peacemaker between him and us.
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2. Wee must put on Christ as a Prophet to teach us, and as a Lord to cover all our sinnes and corruptions for us;
2. we must put on christ as a Prophet to teach us, and as a Lord to cover all our Sins and corruptions for us;
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for he comes not onely to save us from sinne, but to give us power to overcome all our sinnes;
for he comes not only to save us from sin, but to give us power to overcome all our Sins;
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as David saith, Vphold me with thy free Spirit; or, as the word is in the Originall, Lord stablish me with thy Kingly spirit.
as David Says, Uphold me with thy free Spirit; or, as the word is in the Original, Lord establish me with thy Kingly Spirit.
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Hee cals it free, because Kings give great gifts freely:
He calls it free, Because Kings give great Gifts freely:
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as if hee had said, My heart is very weake, and my affections out of order,
as if he had said, My heart is very weak, and my affections out of order,
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and marvellously overcome, good Lord give me that Kingly Spirit of thine; and though I cannot command my heart, Lord command thou it;
and marvellously overcome, good Lord give me that Kingly Spirit of thine; and though I cannot command my heart, Lord command thou it;
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and though I cannot conquer these mighty lusts of mine, Lord doe thou conquer them for mee:
and though I cannot conquer these mighty Lustiest of mine, Lord do thou conquer them for me:
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Thanks be to God who hath given us victory, 1 Cor. 15.57. through our Lord Iesus Christ, saith the Apostle;Thanks be to God who hath given us victory, 1 Cor. 15.57. through our Lord Iesus christ, Says the Apostle;
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for wee are more than conquerours, through him that loved us: onely here is the difference, men conquer not without losse, but we do; for we Are more than conquerors, through him that loved us: only Here is the difference, men conquer not without loss, but we do;
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Againe, they are not sure of victory, though they doe fight, but wee are through Christ;
Again, they Are not sure of victory, though they do fight, but we Are through christ;
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For as much as the Children are partakers of flesh and blood, Christ himselfe also tooke part with them, that hee might destroy through death him which had the power of death, which is the Devill. For as much as the Children Are partakers of Flesh and blood, christ himself also took part with them, that he might destroy through death him which had the power of death, which is the devil.
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See how the Lord Jesus did conquer all our enemies by his death, and by his satisfying the justice of GOD,
See how the Lord jesus did conquer all our enemies by his death, and by his satisfying the Justice of GOD,
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and domineering over the power and malice of sinne and Hell for us;
and domineering over the power and malice of sin and Hell for us;
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therefore put yee on Christ a dying Saviour, that by vertu of his death Sathan may bee subdued and brought under. Therefore put ye on christ a dying Saviour, that by virtue of his death Sathan may be subdued and brought under.
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3. Put on Christ as an anoynted Priest, that you may bee fitted for every duty which GOD requires at your hands.
3. Put on christ as an anointed Priest, that you may be fitted for every duty which GOD requires At your hands.
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Wee are made Priests to God the Father, through Christ; I thanke my God through Iesus Christ:
we Are made Priests to God the Father, through christ; I thank my God through Iesus christ:
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It is a strange phrase, as though the prayers and thankes of the Apostle were given up to GOD the Father, in the vertue and power of Christ;
It is a strange phrase, as though the Prayers and thanks of the Apostle were given up to GOD the Father, in the virtue and power of christ;
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By whom you also as lively stones be made a spirituall house, 1 Pet. 2.4. A spirituall house. By whom you also as lively stones be made a spiritual house, 1 Pet. 2.4. A spiritual house.
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and holy Priesthood to offer up spirituall Sacrifices acceptable to God in Christ. and holy Priesthood to offer up spiritual Sacrifices acceptable to God in christ.
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The Lord Jesus is the head stone of the corner, and if wee would come to him as a living stone, Verse 3. then wee shall bee made a royall Priesthood.
The Lord jesus is the head stone of the corner, and if we would come to him as a living stone, Verse 3. then we shall be made a royal Priesthood.
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Onely thus much, see how Christ did triumph over sinne and hell, it was by the power of his resurrection;
Only thus much, see how christ did triumph over sin and hell, it was by the power of his resurrection;
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therefore as before wee put on Christ dying, so now wee must put on Christ rising:
Therefore as before we put on christ dying, so now we must put on christ rising:
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it is he that hath the keyes of Hell and death;
it is he that hath the keys of Hell and death;
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therefore let our soules be enlarged to rise from the grave of sinne, and to walke for ever in newnesse of life.
Therefore let our Souls be enlarged to rise from the grave of sin, and to walk for ever in newness of life.
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Some will object and say, Wee know there is comfort enough in the Lord Christ,
some will Object and say, we know there is Comfort enough in the Lord christ,
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and he can conquer all our sinnes for us, and wee ought to put him on daily,
and he can conquer all our Sins for us, and we ought to put him on daily,
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but how may we doe this? The meanes whereby we must put on Christ, they are three especially.
but how may we do this? The means whereby we must put on christ, they Are three especially.
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1. Wee must put off something, and bee uncloathed, before we can be cloathed upon. Now there are two things to be put off;
1. we must put off something, and be Unclothed, before we can be clothed upon. Now there Are two things to be put off;
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First, put off all thy bosome abominations, and all those menstrous clothes, which Esay speakes of, we must not listen after our own lusts,
First, put off all thy bosom abominations, and all those menstruous clothes, which Isaiah speaks of, we must not listen After our own Lustiest,
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nor be carryed away by the power of corruption: though temptation within comes, and occasions without arise, bee not overswayed to any sinne;
nor be carried away by the power of corruption: though temptation within comes, and occasions without arise, be not overswayed to any sin;
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For by these meanes you withdraw your selves from the assistance of the Lord Jesus, and his Spirit cannot take any place in your hearts, his grace will not worke,
For by these means you withdraw your selves from the assistance of the Lord jesus, and his Spirit cannot take any place in your hearts, his grace will not work,
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because you set sinne on worke.
Because you Set sin on work.
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Therefore let us put off all our darling lusts and corruptions, and whē we have casheered them, wee shall be fit to receive grace.
Therefore let us put off all our darling Lustiest and corruptions, and when we have Cashiered them, we shall be fit to receive grace.
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The Angell spake to Ioshua, Zach 3.3, 4. Put off thy filthy garments, and I will give thee change of raimēt;
The Angel spoke to Ioshua, Zach 3.3, 4. Put off thy filthy garments, and I will give thee change of raiment;
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that is, abundance of grace to carry thee on in a good course: If wee live in the spirit, Gal. 5.25, 26. let us walke in the spirit.
that is, abundance of grace to carry thee on in a good course: If we live in the Spirit, Gal. 5.25, 26. let us walk in the Spirit.
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How is that? Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, and envying one another:
How is that? Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one Another, and envying one Another:
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As if hee had said, If you listen to pride and vain-glory, you cannot walke in the spirit.
As if he had said, If you listen to pride and vainglory, you cannot walk in the Spirit.
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Christ Jesus must bee next the heart;
christ jesus must be next the heart;
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hee will not give you outward honours, and the like, that you may keepe your secret lusts;
he will not give you outward honours, and the like, that you may keep your secret Lustiest;
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No, no, grace and Christ must bee nearest the soule of all. The second thing that must be put off is this, we must renounce our selves.
No, no, grace and christ must be nearest the soul of all. The second thing that must be put off is this, we must renounce our selves.
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What is that? Wee must renounce all sufficiency and ability that is in us, that wee may bee under the power and assistance of the Spirit:
What is that? we must renounce all sufficiency and ability that is in us, that we may be under the power and assistance of the Spirit:
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He that will trust to himselfe and his owne ability, never can nor shall receive any such supply of grace from Christ to strengthen him,
He that will trust to himself and his own ability, never can nor shall receive any such supply of grace from christ to strengthen him,
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as otherwise God would give, and hee might enjoy; therefore the Apostle wisheth, Oh that I might bee found in him, Phil. 3.9. not having mine own righteousnesse.
as otherwise God would give, and he might enjoy; Therefore the Apostle wishes, O that I might be found in him, Philip 3.9. not having mine own righteousness.
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Before, Paul boasted, that he was a Pharisee;
Before, Paul boasted, that he was a Pharisee;
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If any man (saith hee) hath whereof hee might rejoyce, much more I, circumcised the eight day of the kindred of Israel, and the like:If any man (Says he) hath whereof he might rejoice, much more I, circumcised the eight day of the kindred of Israel, and the like:
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He had a gay coate, and he was marvellously proud of it, but when the Lord Christ came to save him, he rent it all in peeces;
He had a gay coat, and he was marvellously proud of it, but when the Lord christ Come to save him, he rend it all in Pieces;
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hee counted his former garments, and all his furniture as nothing, and cast all under his feet.
he counted his former garments, and all his furniture as nothing, and cast all under his feet.
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No souldier puts two Helmets on his head at once, and no man weares two shooes on one foot.
No soldier puts two Helmets on his head At once, and no man wears two shoes on one foot.
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It is pretty to consider it even in nature;
It is pretty to Consider it even in nature;
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as it is with a boate that stands partly upon the streame, and partly upon the ground;
as it is with a boat that Stands partly upon the stream, and partly upon the ground;
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so long as it is thus the streame cannot carry it; but commit the boat wholy to the streame, and then it glides along easily:
so long as it is thus the stream cannot carry it; but commit the boat wholly to the stream, and then it glides along Easily:
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So it is with our souls, while wee rest partly upon Christ, and partly upon our owne strength,
So it is with our Souls, while we rest partly upon christ, and partly upon our own strength,
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and what our parts and wit can doe;
and what our parts and wit can do;
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the power of our Lord Jesus Christ will never carry us, nor enable us so chearefully to goe on in a Christian course, as otherwise wee might doe.
the power of our Lord jesus christ will never carry us, nor enable us so cheerfully to go on in a Christian course, as otherwise we might do.
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It is true, the Lord hath given us power to doe what hee requires, but the first moving of grace is not in our selves;
It is true, the Lord hath given us power to do what he requires, but the First moving of grace is not in our selves;
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the Fountaine is in Christ, and to him we must first goe, and from him have our graces supplyed and strengthened.
the Fountain is in christ, and to him we must First go, and from him have our graces supplied and strengthened.
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Here is the cause why many a Christian finding himselfe weake, and his corruptions strong, is much daunted,
Here is the cause why many a Christian finding himself weak, and his corruptions strong, is much daunted,
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because hee lookes onely to himselfe;
Because he looks only to himself;
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and when any temptation stirres, and his lusts move, presently hee begins to quarrell with his owne heart,
and when any temptation stirs, and his Lustiest move, presently he begins to quarrel with his own heart,
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and saith, Never any man had such a heart as I have;
and Says, Never any man had such a heart as I have;
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by which meanes he is more troubled than before, and pores only upon his sins, whereas hee should goe to Christ for grace.
by which means he is more troubled than before, and pores only upon his Sins, whereas he should go to christ for grace.
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Sinne in our soules is too hard and strong for the power that is in our selves,
Sin in our Souls is too hard and strong for the power that is in our selves,
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but it is not too hard for the grace that is in Christ;
but it is not too hard for the grace that is in christ;
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hee is the fountaine of holinesse, and if we looke to our selves wee goe to a wrong place;
he is the fountain of holiness, and if we look to our selves we go to a wrong place;
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as a child though hee have life in him, yet he cannot walk except his father lead him;
as a child though he have life in him, yet he cannot walk except his father led him;
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so we are all such children even the best of Gods people, though we have some grace,
so we Are all such children even the best of God's people, though we have Some grace,
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yet Christ must quicken us by his Spirit, and raise us up, and support us by his grace,
yet christ must quicken us by his Spirit, and raise us up, and support us by his grace,
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and then wee can walke chearfully.
and then we can walk cheerfully.
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This is the reason why many a poore weake Christian walkes comfortably and sweetly, when many an old stander fals often;
This is the reason why many a poor weak Christian walks comfortably and sweetly, when many an old stander falls often;
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because when an old Christian hath gotten a little wisedome and grace, hee thinkes then hee can goe of himselfe,
Because when an old Christian hath got a little Wisdom and grace, he thinks then he can go of himself,
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and then his peace is forgotten;
and then his peace is forgotten;
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and therefore many times the Lord withdraws his Spirit, and here he fals into this sinne,
and Therefore many times the Lord withdraws his Spirit, and Here he falls into this sin,
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and that sinne gets the upper hand of him;
and that sin gets the upper hand of him;
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whereas a poore soule that seeth his owne weaknesse, and mournes under it, seekes earnestly to Christ that hee would raise up his heart,
whereas a poor soul that sees his own weakness, and mourns under it, seeks earnestly to christ that he would raise up his heart,
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and that hee would strengthen him with his grace, and this man walkes chearfully. While little children are under the Nurse, they never fall, but are safe enough;
and that he would strengthen him with his grace, and this man walks cheerfully. While little children Are under the Nurse, they never fallen, but Are safe enough;
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but when they are gone from the Nurse, then here they fall, and there they fall;
but when they Are gone from the Nurse, then Here they fallen, and there they fallen;
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sometime into the fire, sometime into the water:
sometime into the fire, sometime into the water:
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So it is with us, while wee goe into the hands of Christ, and look for grace from him, all this while,
So it is with us, while we go into the hands of christ, and look for grace from him, all this while,
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though never so feeble in our selves, we receive much strength and succour from above;
though never so feeble in our selves, we receive much strength and succour from above;
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but when wee begin to trust to our selves, & say, What need we looke up to Christ now? God hath enlightned us,
but when we begin to trust to our selves, & say, What need we look up to christ now? God hath enlightened us,
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and pardoned our sinnes, and given us grace, now we can goe of our selves; then we fall most shamefully, then we are much distempered, and lose all our peace,
and pardoned our Sins, and given us grace, now we can go of our selves; then we fallen most shamefully, then we Are much distempered, and loose all our peace,
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and all our assistance from Christ.
and all our assistance from christ.
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Suppose a childe and old man bee swimming, the childe that knowes how to doe it, he commits himselfe to the Streame, and so he swims easily;
Suppose a child and old man be swimming, the child that knows how to do it, he commits himself to the Stream, and so he swims Easily;
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but the strong man thinkes hee can doe it of himselfe, and so he strikes with his foot,
but the strong man thinks he can do it of himself, and so he strikes with his foot,
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and will not suffer the water to carry him, he stands with one foot on the ground, and strikes the water with the other; (this is not swimming,
and will not suffer the water to carry him, he Stands with one foot on the ground, and strikes the water with the other; (this is not swimming,
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but going) till at last hee sinkes, and is drowned:
but going) till At last he sinks, and is drowned:
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So it is with a poore soule, when hee commits himselfe to the streame of Gods grace, hee goes on comfortably in a Christian course;
So it is with a poor soul, when he commits himself to the stream of God's grace, he Goes on comfortably in a Christian course;
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but when wee rest upon our own ability, and on what we can doe, the Spirit of grace doth not carry us,
but when we rest upon our own ability, and on what we can do, the Spirit of grace does not carry us,
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nor the promise ever assist us, and how can wee then subsist, for it is not in man to direct his owne wayes?
nor the promise ever assist us, and how can we then subsist, for it is not in man to Direct his own ways?
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S. Paul saith, I live, and yet not I, but Christ liveth in mee:
S. Paul Says, I live, and yet not I, but christ lives in me:
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That is, I must first bee (as) dead in my selfe before I can live in Christ;
That is, I must First be (as) dead in my self before I can live in christ;
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so should every childe of God say, It is not I that have zeale, and quickening of my selfe, it must bee given me from above.
so should every child of God say, It is not I that have zeal, and quickening of my self, it must be given me from above.
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The second meanes whereby Christ may bee put on, is this, when the soul is once made naked,
The second means whereby christ may be put on, is this, when the soul is once made naked,
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then Faith takes the Robe, this glorious Robe of Gods grace, and brings it home to the heart;
then Faith Takes the Robe, this glorious Robe of God's grace, and brings it home to the heart;
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for faith is not onely a hand that layes hold on Christ for justification, but it is a shield also that receives vertue from Christ, for our farther sanctification.
for faith is not only a hand that lays hold on christ for justification, but it is a shield also that receives virtue from christ, for our farther sanctification.
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Christ is the fountaine of all grace, and faith is the Conduit which conveyes grace from Christ to the soule.
christ is the fountain of all grace, and faith is the Conduit which conveys grace from christ to the soul.
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Now faith helpes us in these three particular actions. First, it is Faith that closes with the spirit of grace; Now faith helps us in these three particular actions. First, it is Faith that closes with the Spirit of grace;
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in every promise of God there is the spirit of grace truly and constantly, accompanying the same;
in every promise of God there is the Spirit of grace truly and constantly, accompanying the same;
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My Word and my Spirit both goe together; as our Saviour said, The words that I speak are spirit and life. My Word and my Spirit both go together; as our Saviour said, The words that I speak Are Spirit and life.
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Now when the soule of a Christian can close with the promise, it closeth also with the grace in the promise;
Now when the soul of a Christian can close with the promise, it closeth also with the grace in the promise;
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They that are in Christ are one spirit with him. If the Spirit of Christ bee in you, the body is dead, because of sin, They that Are in christ Are one Spirit with him. If the Spirit of christ be in you, the body is dead, Because of since,
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but the Spirit is life for righteousnesse sake, saith the Apostle, Wee have most great and precious promises given to us, that by them wee should be partakers of the Divine nature.
but the Spirit is life for righteousness sake, Says the Apostle, we have most great and precious promises given to us, that by them we should be partakers of the Divine nature.
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Where we see, that the Spirit of Christ accompanies the promises; & therefore laying hold upon the promises, we close with the Spirit; and hereby come to bee partakers of the Divine nature.
Where we see, that the Spirit of christ Accompanies the promises; & Therefore laying hold upon the promises, we close with the Spirit; and hereby come to be partakers of the Divine nature.
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I compare the Spirit of grace to the Seale, and the soule to the Waxe, and Faith is the hand which sets on this Seale.
I compare the Spirit of grace to the Seal, and the soul to the Wax, and Faith is the hand which sets on this Seal.
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By faith we cause the spirit to worke and fit its particular aide and reliefe, for the leaving of any impression of grace upon the soule.
By faith we cause the Spirit to work and fit its particular aid and relief, for the leaving of any impression of grace upon the soul.
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The next worke of Faith is this, it not onely closeth with Gods Spirit in the promise, but it looks at that particular grace in Christ which we stand in need of, that it may bee wrought in our hearts;
The next work of Faith is this, it not only closeth with God's Spirit in the promise, but it looks At that particular grace in christ which we stand in need of, that it may be wrought in our hearts;
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as if a man want patience, or love, wisdome, humilitie, or the like, Faith closeth with the promise,
as if a man want patience, or love, Wisdom, humility, or the like, Faith closeth with the promise,
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and brings the same stampe into the soule, which is in the promise, as in those two places; Iohn 1.16. Of his fulnesse have wee all received grace for grace;
and brings the same stamp into the soul, which is in the promise, as in those two places; John 1.16. Of his fullness have we all received grace for grace;
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that is, whatsoever grace is in Christ, we doe receive the same from him; As hee was patient, he makes us so; that is, whatsoever grace is in christ, we do receive the same from him; As he was patient, he makes us so;
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as he was wise, and meeke, and holy, he makes us so:
as he was wise, and meek, and holy, he makes us so:
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as in a Seale, looke how many letters be upon the Seale, so many stampes will be left upon the waxe.
as in a Seal, look how many letters be upon the Seal, so many stamps will be left upon the wax.
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Faith lookes at all the particular graces that are in Christ.
Faith looks At all the particular graces that Are in christ.
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As the same power that is in the head, is also in the eare, and eye, and hand:
As the same power that is in the head, is also in the ear, and eye, and hand:
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So the same Holy GHOST which wrought grace in the humanity of Christ, workes patience in adversity, and courage to beare persecution;
So the same Holy GHOST which wrought grace in the humanity of christ, works patience in adversity, and courage to bear persecution;
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and in ignorance, it enlightens a mans eyes, and makes him looke to Heaven.
and in ignorance, it enlightens a men eyes, and makes him look to Heaven.
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That is a notable place, 2 Cor. 3. where the Apostle saith, We all behold as in a mirror the glory of the Lord with open face,
That is a notable place, 2 Cor. 3. where the Apostle Says, We all behold as in a mirror the glory of the Lord with open face,
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and are changed into the same Image; from glory to glory, as by the Spirit of the Lord. and Are changed into the same Image; from glory to glory, as by the Spirit of the Lord.
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The glory of the Lord is nothing else but the glorious grace of God; and beholding it, is, when we see the glorious grace given to Christ:
The glory of the Lord is nothing Else but the glorious grace of God; and beholding it, is, when we see the glorious grace given to christ:
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and againe, the same Spirit that made Christ meeke, and wise, and holy, the same Spirit makes us poore in spirit, and meeke-hearted, like to him.
and again, the same Spirit that made christ meek, and wise, and holy, the same Spirit makes us poor in Spirit, and meek-hearted, like to him.
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Therefore looke not onely on Christ for grace in generall, but for particular strength and assistance in every performance.
Therefore look not only on christ for grace in general, but for particular strength and assistance in every performance.
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3. The last act of Faith is, it not onely closeth with the promise, and the Spirit in the same;
3. The last act of Faith is, it not only closeth with the promise, and the Spirit in the same;
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it not onely lookes at that particular grace which is in Christ: but faith drawes vertue from the Lord Jesus, that so grace may be imprinted in, and conveyed into the soule;
it not only looks At that particular grace which is in christ: but faith draws virtue from the Lord jesus, that so grace may be imprinted in, and conveyed into the soul;
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therefore saith the Prophet, With joy shall yee draw water from the Well of salvation.
Therefore Says the Prophet, With joy shall ye draw water from the Well of salvation.
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He doth not onely say, there is water therein, but we may draw water from thence, and faith doth it thus; He does not only say, there is water therein, but we may draw water from thence, and faith does it thus;
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when a sinner with full perswasion settles himself with what God hath promised, it shall be done to the soule for the good therof,
when a sinner with full persuasion settles himself with what God hath promised, it shall be done to the soul for the good thereof,
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as in Ezech. 36. A new heart will I give you, Ezech. 36.26, 27. and I will put my Spirit into your hearts,
as in Ezekiel 36. A new heart will I give you, Ezekiel 36.26, 27. and I will put my Spirit into your hearts,
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and cause you to walk in my wayes. and cause you to walk in my ways.
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He doth not onely give grace, but quickens that grace, and causes men to walke holily and sweetly.
He does not only give grace, but quickens that grace, and Causes men to walk holily and sweetly.
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Nay further, if Faith findes the heart dejected, and unfit to pray, see how it gripes and layes hold on the promises, saying, Lord, I finde my soule dead in the performance of duty,
Nay further, if Faith finds the heart dejected, and unfit to pray, see how it gripes and lays hold on the promises, saying, Lord, I find my soul dead in the performance of duty,
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and marvellous untoward, and awke to a holy life.
and marvellous untoward, and awke to a holy life.
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Lord, thou hast said thou wilt cause thy people to walke boldly in thy way, oh give mee courage, and life, and quickening.
Lord, thou hast said thou wilt cause thy people to walk boldly in thy Way, o give me courage, and life, and quickening.
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As that poore woman by touching the Hemme of Christs garment, drew vertue from him; so faith layes hold upon the hemme of Christs garment, and gaines refreshment.
As that poor woman by touching the Hem of Christ garment, drew virtue from him; so faith lays hold upon the hem of Christ garment, and gains refreshment.
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3. The third and last meanes to put on Christ, is this, having thus denyed our selves, our owne lusts and sufficiency,
3. The third and last means to put on christ, is this, having thus denied our selves, our own Lustiest and sufficiency,
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and having closed with the promise, and the spirit of grace in the same, the last meanes is meditation, that is,
and having closed with the promise, and the Spirit of grace in the same, the last means is meditation, that is,
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when the soule turned it selfe wholly to that grace which is in Christ it pores not altogether upon sinne and corruption,
when the soul turned it self wholly to that grace which is in christ it pores not altogether upon sin and corruption,
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for then you goe of from Christ. This meditation keepes the soule upon the streame, as faith casts it upon the streame.
for then you go of from christ. This meditation keeps the soul upon the stream, as faith Cast it upon the stream.
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As the branch cannot bring forth any fruit, Ioh. 15.4. except it abide in the Vine, no more can yee, except yee abide in me. As the branch cannot bring forth any fruit, John 15.4. except it abide in the Vine, no more can ye, except ye abide in me.
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Now wee abide in Christ, when the eye is set upon Christ, when the tongue talkes of Christ,
Now we abide in christ, when the eye is Set upon christ, when the tongue talks of christ,
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and the minde museth of him, and the affections are setled towards him; but when the minde is taken off the promise, and the comforts that are therein,
and the mind museth of him, and the affections Are settled towards him; but when the mind is taken off the promise, and the comforts that Are therein,
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and wholy puzzels it selfe, by thinking of temptations or inward corruptions, then men are soone prevailed against, and overcome.
and wholly puzzles it self, by thinking of temptations or inward corruptions, then men Are soon prevailed against, and overcome.
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If the Devill can pluck your mindes from the promise, and cast your thoughts wholy upon your corruptions, hee hath enough.
If the devil can pluck your minds from the promise, and cast your thoughts wholly upon your corruptions, he hath enough.
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Suppose there be two fountaines, the one full of puddle water, and the other full of cleare water,
Suppose there be two fountains, the one full of puddle water, and the other full of clear water,
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and there are two cocks for these fountaines;
and there Are two cocks for these fountains;
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if a man bee alwayes turning the cocke that comes from the puddle fountaine, can hee looke for any other than foule water? So there is a fountaine of grace in Christ,
if a man be always turning the cock that comes from the puddle fountain, can he look for any other than foul water? So there is a fountain of grace in christ,
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and in the promise, and there is a fountaine of corruption in our selves, and meditations is as the cockes comming from these:
and in the promise, and there is a fountain of corruption in our selves, and meditations is as the cocks coming from these:
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Now if we be ever meditating what wee are, and what we have, and what we doe,
Now if we be ever meditating what we Are, and what we have, and what we do,
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and what we deserve, there is nothing but feare, and horror, and discouragement, and the puddle water comes amaine.
and what we deserve, there is nothing but Fear, and horror, and discouragement, and the puddle water comes amain.
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The nature of meditation is excellent in this kinde, and it shewes it selfe in these three particulars.
The nature of meditation is excellent in this kind, and it shows it self in these three particulars.
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First, hereby we bring Christ and grace neare unto us, and wee put on our communion upon every occasion;
First, hereby we bring christ and grace near unto us, and we put on our communion upon every occasion;
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it makes the promise to be within a mans reach (as I may say.) David saith, Thou through thy Commandements hast made mee wiser than mine enemies, it makes the promise to be within a men reach (as I may say.) David Says, Thou through thy commandments hast made me Wiser than mine enemies,
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for they are ever with me; and I have more understanding than all my teachers, for thy testimonies are my meditation.
for they Are ever with me; and I have more understanding than all my Teachers, for thy testimonies Are my meditation.
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Meditation makes the Commandements to bee ever with a man, when troubles and temptation come, Meditation brings Christ neare,
Meditation makes the commandments to be ever with a man, when Troubles and temptation come, Meditation brings christ near,
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and the promise close to the soule.
and the promise close to the soul.
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If pride be neare us, then meditation brings neare the humility of Christ, and makes that to be ever with a man.
If pride be near us, then meditation brings near the humility of christ, and makes that to be ever with a man.
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If covetousnesse be neare, then meditation brings neare the heavenly mindednesse of Christ, and that is ever with a man to aide him;
If covetousness be near, then meditation brings near the heavenly Mindedness of christ, and that is ever with a man to aid him;
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and so in all other things.
and so in all other things.
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You poore people of God, of whatsoever condition you are, hold fast a cōstant meditation of the promise,
You poor people of God, of whatsoever condition you Are, hold fast a constant meditation of the promise,
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and at last you shall see that grace will come from heaven into your soules.
and At last you shall see that grace will come from heaven into your Souls.
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Secondly, meditation gathers up all the power that is in the promise, and daily findes a great deale of sweetnesse and power to come from the same,
Secondly, meditation gathers up all the power that is in the promise, and daily finds a great deal of sweetness and power to come from the same,
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as Heb. 13. He hath said, Heb. 13.6. I will not faile thee nor forsake thee. Now Meditation workes thus;
as Hebrew 13. He hath said, Hebrew 13.6. I will not fail thee nor forsake thee. Now Meditation works thus;
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Hath God said so? there is infinite mercy and wisedome, compassion and goodnesse in him.
Hath God said so? there is infinite mercy and Wisdom, compassion and Goodness in him.
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Will the Lord never leave me, will he never forsake me? It is enough, it is a free, gracious, constant and faithfull promise, I may safely rest upon it.
Will the Lord never leave me, will he never forsake me? It is enough, it is a free, gracious, constant and faithful promise, I may safely rest upon it.
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Thus the soule is fully contented and quieted, though all other comforts in the world faile.
Thus the soul is Fully contented and quieted, though all other comforts in the world fail.
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This is the reason, why wee are taken aside so much, and discouraged with every little crosse and trouble,
This is the reason, why we Are taken aside so much, and discouraged with every little cross and trouble,
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because wee consider not the freedome, and excellency of the promise; if we aske a poore soule, whether this bee his promise, or no;
Because we Consider not the freedom, and excellency of the promise; if we ask a poor soul, whither this be his promise, or no;
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and will you part with this promise, in this cold blood? he can say, Yes, I thank God it is mine,
and will you part with this promise, in this cold blood? he can say, Yes, I thank God it is mine,
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and I would not be without it for any thing; it is farre more sweet than any riches, pleasures, or profits whatsoever.
and I would not be without it for any thing; it is Far more sweet than any riches, pleasures, or profits whatsoever.
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Oh brethren, why should this trash delude us? and why are wee so much dismayed at the losse of these things here below? Sure it is because wee weigh not the excellency of the promise, and the things are above.
O brothers, why should this trash delude us? and why Are we so much dismayed At the loss of these things Here below? Sure it is Because we weigh not the excellency of the promise, and the things Are above.
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When the devil saith, Thou wilt be poore, and the times are hard, and thou and thine will come to great misery,
When the Devil Says, Thou wilt be poor, and the times Are hard, and thou and thine will come to great misery,
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then Meditation goes to the promise, and seeing the excellency of it, saith, If I be poore, Christ is rich, and hee is mine;
then Meditation Goes to the promise, and seeing the excellency of it, Says, If I be poor, christ is rich, and he is mine;
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if I be a wretched creature in my self, Christ is blessed and beloved of his Father, hee is mine.
if I be a wretched creature in my self, christ is blessed and Beloved of his Father, he is mine.
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The earth is all the Lords, and the fulnesse thereof, and he hath said, he will deny me nothing that is good:
The earth is all the lords, and the fullness thereof, and he hath said, he will deny me nothing that is good:
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If GOD bee mine, in conclusion, all is mine.
If GOD be mine, in conclusion, all is mine.
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Looke as it is with a garment, the more full it is, the more comely it is;
Look as it is with a garment, the more full it is, the more comely it is;
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so when Meditation brings all the promises home, it is full.
so when Meditation brings all the promises home, it is full.
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I want power (saith the soule;) there is abundance of power in the Lord Jesus, saith Meditation;
I want power (Says the soul;) there is abundance of power in the Lord jesus, Says Meditation;
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I want mercy (saith the soule;) then Meditation steps in, and saith, There is mercy enough in Christ,
I want mercy (Says the soul;) then Meditation steps in, and Says, There is mercy enough in christ,
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and all his goodnesse from everlasting to everlasting is thine; hereupon the soule goes away wonderfully contented and cheared.
and all his Goodness from everlasting to everlasting is thine; hereupon the soul Goes away wonderfully contented and cheered.
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See how comfortably the Martyrs passed through the very flames, in consideration hereof:
See how comfortably the Martyrs passed through the very flames, in consideration hereof:
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I have set God ever before my eyes, and because hee is at my right hand, I cannot be moved. I have Set God ever before my eyes, and Because he is At my right hand, I cannot be moved.
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That is, God will give mee sufficient aide, and assistance in all extremities.
That is, God will give me sufficient aid, and assistance in all extremities.
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When a man continually sets God before his eies, and thinks & talkes of nothing but Christ,
When a man continually sets God before his eyes, and thinks & talks of nothing but christ,
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how joyous may such a one be? but when the heart of a man is dazled,
how joyous may such a one be? but when the heart of a man is dazzled,
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and his minde either looking for some sufficiency frō within, or some glory from without, this withdrawes the power of the promise from him;
and his mind either looking for Some sufficiency from within, or Some glory from without, this withdraws the power of the promise from him;
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as if a Preacher did see nothing but the Lord, and ayme at him onely,
as if a Preacher did see nothing but the Lord, and aim At him only,
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and give himselfe wholy to his disposall, and receive all his strength onely for him, what need hee care what men thinke or say of him? If you would do thus, you should finde a bundance of peace and comfort from the Almighty.
and give himself wholly to his disposal, and receive all his strength only for him, what need he care what men think or say of him? If you would do thus, you should find a bundance of peace and Comfort from the Almighty.
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The third worke of Meditation is this, It fastens the promise more strongly upon the soule,
The third work of Meditation is this, It fastens the promise more strongly upon the soul,
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and, as it were, rivets the soule to the promise, and even fastens the promise into the heart;
and, as it were, rivets the soul to the promise, and even fastens the promise into the heart;
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as if a man doe alwayes meditate of some injury done to him, and saith, thus and thus he hath wronged me, but I will requite him;
as if a man do always meditate of Some injury done to him, and Says, thus and thus he hath wronged me, but I will requite him;
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and as he hath done to me, so I will deale by him againe; such a man is even drowned in his misery;
and as he hath done to me, so I will deal by him again; such a man is even drowned in his misery;
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he cannot sleep or speake, eat or drink, nor doe any thing, but his minde is ever upon his injury.
he cannot sleep or speak, eat or drink, nor doe any thing, but his mind is ever upon his injury.
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This spirituall Meditation will (as it were) drowne a man in the promise,
This spiritual Meditation will (as it were) drown a man in the promise,
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so that at last hee thinkes and talkes of nothing but the promise, still the Lord Jesus Christ is neare him,
so that At last he thinks and talks of nothing but the promise, still the Lord jesus christ is near him,
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and hee is so fastened to him, that he walkes on chearily in all estates;
and he is so fastened to him, that he walks on chearily in all estates;
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if any misery or temptation comes, the promise is so chear full to him, that hee regards them not.
if any misery or temptation comes, the promise is so cheer full to him, that he regards them not.
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That is the phrase of the Wiseman, Take hold fast of instruction, let her not goe, for she is thy life.
That is the phrase of the Wiseman, Take hold fast of instruction, let her not go, for she is thy life.
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The devill, the world, and our sinnes would pluck away Christ and grace from us,
The Devil, the world, and our Sins would pluck away christ and grace from us,
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but let not the promise goe, thinke, and talke still of it, pray and strive for the continuance of the same.
but let not the promise go, think, and talk still of it, pray and strive for the Continuance of the same.
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Now to worke this a little into your hearts, the Apostle saith, that as you have received Christ, so walke you in him.
Now to work this a little into your hearts, the Apostle Says, that as you have received christ, so walk you in him.
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I beseech you, walke in the power and spirit of Christ, and let the vertue received from him, appeare in your lives and conversations.
I beseech you, walk in the power and Spirit of christ, and let the virtue received from him, appear in your lives and conversations.
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It is a strange passage in the 2 Corinth. 13. If any man require a Testimony of Christ speaking in me, &c. The Lord Jesus indited all the words of S. Paul, and Christ himself spake by all his faithfull servants;
It is a strange passage in the 2 Corinth. 13. If any man require a Testimony of christ speaking in me, etc. The Lord jesus Indited all the words of S. Paul, and christ himself spoke by all his faithful Servants;
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Oh what a comfort would this bee to a poore childe of GOD, that (it may be) hath not a ragge to cover his body withall,
O what a Comfort would this be to a poor child of GOD, that (it may be) hath not a rag to cover his body withal,
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yet he is cloathed with the robe of Jesus Christ!
yet he is clothed with the robe of jesus christ!
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Oh how holy our conversation would bee, if Christ would speake in us, and for us, that when any temptation comes, wee may have recourse to the Lord for succour!
O how holy our Conversation would be, if christ would speak in us, and for us, that when any temptation comes, we may have recourse to the Lord for succour!
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If the soule bee troubled with pride, and the heart begins to bubble up with revenge and malice against a man that hath done him wrong,
If the soul be troubled with pride, and the heart begins to bubble up with revenge and malice against a man that hath done him wrong,
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and men lye against all sense and reason, and this begins to stirre a man: how wil you help your selves:
and men lie against all sense and reason, and this begins to stir a man: how will you help your selves:
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Thus, looke up to heaven, and say, Now I see the thing I must labour for is a humble soule;
Thus, look up to heaven, and say, Now I see the thing I must labour for is a humble soul;
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Truth Lord, it is not in mee to pull downe and tame mine owne heart; Lord, doe thou worke this grace in me.
Truth Lord, it is not in me to pull down and tame mine own heart; Lord, do thou work this grace in me.
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It is a shame to pride our selves, and say, These are my parts and gifts, I will know my place, and seeke for respect in the world.
It is a shame to pride our selves, and say, These Are my parts and Gifts, I will know my place, and seek for respect in the world.
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No, no, this is the next way to bee overcome of corruption;
No, no, this is the next Way to be overcome of corruption;
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rather say, Lord, it is not in this sinfull heart of mine to bee humble, it is not in my power to put up an injury,
rather say, Lord, it is not in this sinful heart of mine to be humble, it is not in my power to put up an injury,
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but Lord, there is an infinite power in thee;
but Lord, there is an infinite power in thee;
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Oh blessed Redeemer, let that good Spirit that wought humility in thee, worke the same in mee,
O blessed Redeemer, let that good Spirit that wought humility in thee, work the same in me,
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and give me a meeke and heavenly heart.
and give me a meek and heavenly heart.
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And if the promise come not suddenly, yet looke up once againe, and say, Lord, thou hast said thou wilt make thy servant to walk humbly before thee, is it not a free, constant,
And if the promise come not suddenly, yet look up once again, and say, Lord, thou hast said thou wilt make thy servant to walk humbly before thee, is it not a free, constant,
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and faithfull promise? Hold here thy holy meditation, and at last grace and ayde will come to make us humble.
and faithful promise? Hold Here thy holy meditation, and At last grace and aid will come to make us humble.
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You must not put on Christ as your holy day cloathes, a man must put on Christ, not onely in the morning in prayer time,
You must not put on christ as your holy day clothes, a man must put on christ, not only in the morning in prayer time,
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as he confesseth and bewaileth his sinnes, and then leave Christ in his house or closet;
as he Confesses and bewaileth his Sins, and then leave christ in his house or closet;
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no, no, you have as much need of your garmēts abroad, as in the house,
no, no, you have as much need of your garments abroad, as in the house,
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therefore weare Christ all the day long, and goe clad with him continually, and bee able to converse and trade in Christ.
Therefore wear christ all the day long, and go clad with him continually, and be able to converse and trade in christ.
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Put on Christ in every thing; in buying and in selling, in eating and in drinking, and in all things.
Put on christ in every thing; in buying and in selling, in eating and in drinking, and in all things.
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When you have any duty to bee done, consider what grace is most needfull, and repaire to him for the same.
When you have any duty to be done, Consider what grace is most needful, and repair to him for the same.
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Would you put on Christ in eating & drinking, then say thus;
Would you put on christ in eating & drinking, then say thus;
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O Lord, it is not in my soule to be thankfull and sober, therefore give me that Spirit of thine which wrought secretly upon others:
Oh Lord, it is not in my soul to be thankful and Sobrium, Therefore give me that Spirit of thine which wrought secretly upon Others:
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Oh blessed Redeemer, let that good Spirit worke also in mee, that I may take all from thy hand,
O blessed Redeemer, let that good Spirit work also in me, that I may take all from thy hand,
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and receive strength from all, and honour thee by all.
and receive strength from all, and honour thee by all.
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If this were once in us, how comfortably should wee live? As S. Paul saith, It is the Lord Iesus that liveth in me;
If this were once in us, how comfortably should we live? As S. Paul Says, It is the Lord Iesus that lives in me;
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so we should say, It is the Lord Christ that doth all things in mee.
so we should say, It is the Lord christ that does all things in me.
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Little children, dwell in GOD, (as the Apostle saith:) Doe you desire any grace? goe to the Lord Christ then, and put him on;
Little children, dwell in GOD, (as the Apostle Says:) Do you desire any grace? go to the Lord christ then, and put him on;
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hee will take measure of al your wants, he will enable you to doe whatsoever is commanded:
he will take measure of all your Wants, he will enable you to do whatsoever is commanded:
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He that thus walkes with Christ here, shall live with him for ever hereafter.
He that thus walks with christ Here, shall live with him for ever hereafter.
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Many a man in his death knowes what he hath in the world, and knowes how to dispose them,
Many a man in his death knows what he hath in the world, and knows how to dispose them,
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but he knowes not what shall become of himselfe, when he is gone from hence;
but he knows not what shall become of himself, when he is gone from hence;
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oh what a comfort will this be, that as he hath ever conversed with Christ here,
o what a Comfort will this be, that as he hath ever conversed with christ Here,
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so he shall enjoy everlasting society with him in heaven;
so he shall enjoy everlasting society with him in heaven;
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he shall goe to his Saviour that hath beene in him, and hath walked with him;
he shall go to his Saviour that hath been in him, and hath walked with him;
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hee had communion with CHRIST here, and shall have fulnesse of joy at his right hand for ever.
he had communion with CHRIST Here, and shall have fullness of joy At his right hand for ever.
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Thus much of the first meanes.
Thus much of the First means.
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The second is this, we must not give any advantage to Sathan, or our own flesh. By flesh is meant originall corruption, or that unframeablenesse of the body and soul, which hath taken possession of the whole man.
The second is this, we must not give any advantage to Sathan, or our own Flesh. By Flesh is meant original corruption, or that unframeablenesse of the body and soul, which hath taken possession of the Whole man.
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By the lusts of the flesh is meant, that inclination which it hath to any evill,
By the Lustiest of the Flesh is meant, that inclination which it hath to any evil,
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and that which with-draws a man from any good:
and that which withdraws a man from any good:
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These are lustings of pride, and malice, and worldlinesse, putting forward the soule to the commission of evill.
These Are lustings of pride, and malice, and worldliness, putting forward the soul to the commission of evil.
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By fulfilling the lusts of the flesh is meant, when wee bring these inward lustings of the heart forth into outward practice,
By fulfilling the Lustiest of the Flesh is meant, when we bring these inward lustings of the heart forth into outward practice,
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as when pride saith, wee must doe this or that presently, wee doe it; and when covetousness saith, Doe this, and straight we doe it; and so in other things.
as when pride Says, we must do this or that presently, we do it; and when covetousness Says, Do this, and straight we do it; and so in other things.
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Make no provision for the flesh. From this later clause of the Verse wee may observe these foure points.Make no provision for the Flesh. From this later clause of the Verse we may observe these foure points.
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1 The best of GODS children (though they are spirituall and holy) have flesh and corruptions in them.
1 The best of GOD'S children (though they Are spiritual and holy) have Flesh and corruptions in them.
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2 This corruption stirres up many inclinations to sinne, it hath many provocations to draw us to commit evill,
2 This corruption stirs up many inclinations to sin, it hath many provocations to draw us to commit evil,
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and hinders us from much good. These I shall passe over, and pitch onely upon the two last.
and hinders us from much good. These I shall pass over, and pitch only upon the two last.
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3. The third doctrine is this, wee must not bee provident for our corruptions, as a good husband will doe for his outward estate;
3. The third Doctrine is this, we must not be provident for our corruptions, as a good husband will do for his outward estate;
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or thus, wee must not give way to the practice of these sinnes which wee are prone to by reason of corrupt nature:
or thus, we must not give Way to the practice of these Sins which we Are prove to by reason of corrupt nature:
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This is plainly laid downe by the Spirit of God in many places; as Deuter. 12.28. and Prov. 23.27. Looke not thou upon the Wine when it is red, when it giveth the colour in the cup.
This is plainly laid down by the Spirit of God in many places; as Deuter 12.28. and Curae 23.27. Look not thou upon the Wine when it is read, when it gives the colour in the cup.
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Hee doth not onely say, Thou shalt not drink too much, but thou must not looke upon the rednesse of the Wine, thou must withdraw thy selfe from the inticements of any sinne.
He does not only say, Thou shalt not drink too much, but thou must not look upon the redness of the Wine, thou must withdraw thy self from the enticements of any sin.
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God is so carefull this way, when hee would fence thy soule against any sinne,
God is so careful this Way, when he would fence thy soul against any sin,
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as that hee will not give way to the least enticement to it, specially in the point of Idolatry;
as that he will not give Way to the least enticement to it, specially in the point of Idolatry;
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You shall not marry with them, nor live amongst them, but breake downe their Images, and burne downe their Groves; You shall not marry with them, nor live among them, but break down their Images, and burn down their Groves;
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Nay, thou shalt not make mention of Idolatry in thy mouth. Wee must not maintaine the monuments of Idolatry, Nor name them giving them any honor. Nay, thou shalt not make mention of Idolatry in thy Mouth. we must not maintain the monuments of Idolatry, Nor name them giving them any honour.
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But here the question will bee asked, What it is then to make provision for the flesh, that wee may know whether wee doe make provision for it or no? This implies three particulars especially.
But Here the question will be asked, What it is then to make provision for the Flesh, that we may know whither we do make provision for it or no? This Implies three particulars especially.
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1. When a man bestowes his meditation upon those sinfull corruptions that stirre within him, and is alwayes poreing upon them by meditation, wee warme our wicked hearts. 1. When a man bestows his meditation upon those sinful corruptions that stir within him, and is always poring upon them by meditation, we warm our wicked hearts.
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As the Adulterer thinkes of his dalliances, and the occasions of them, and even sucks out the sweetnesse of those sinnes by meditation;
As the Adulterer thinks of his dalliances, and the occasions of them, and even sucks out the sweetness of those Sins by meditation;
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so the wrathfull man blows up his impatience, & increaseth it by meditation;
so the wrathful man blows up his impatience, & increases it by meditation;
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Oh (saith he) he hath bin beholding to mee, and yet hee hath wronged mee thus and thus:
O (Says he) he hath been beholding to me, and yet he hath wronged me thus and thus:
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so the heart is all in a light flame with anger. When the heart settles its thoughts upon a mans lusts, he hath never done;
so the heart is all in a Light flame with anger. When the heart settles its thoughts upon a men Lustiest, he hath never done;
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as a poore man poares upon this and that misery, and of the dangerous hazard he and his may come to:
as a poor man poares upon this and that misery, and of the dangerous hazard he and his may come to:
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So meditations fastens upon some sinne, and this breeds consent, delight, and desire, and at last hee resolves he will have it;
So meditations fastens upon Some sin, and this breeds consent, delight, and desire, and At last he resolves he will have it;
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as in a family, if the master doe provide for it, hee sets his meditation upon what hee will have,
as in a family, if the master do provide for it, he sets his meditation upon what he will have,
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so much of this, and so much of that; this is one part of provision for his house, his meditation.
so much of this, and so much of that; this is one part of provision for his house, his meditation.
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2 The second worke of provision lies in Consultation, as when the soule hath resolved to have his lusts,
2 The second work of provision lies in Consultation, as when the soul hath resolved to have his Lustiest,
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as to doe an injury, and to vent his malice;
as to do an injury, and to vent his malice;
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it sits (as it were) at Counsell Table, how to contrive that which the soule longs after.
it sits (as it were) At Counsel Table, how to contrive that which the soul longs After.
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Hee consults of the time when, the place where, and the meanes by which his lusts may bee attained,
He consults of the time when, the place where, and the means by which his Lustiest may be attained,
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as may appeare in some passages that way, 1 Kings 21.9. Ahab was sick for Naboths Vineyard, and Iezabel would provide it for him;
as may appear in Some passages that Way, 1 Kings 21.9. Ahab was sick for Naboth's Vineyard, and Jezebel would provide it for him;
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Ahab had the first part of provision, his heart was set upon it, and he went home sick of covetousnesse;Ahab had the First part of provision, his heart was Set upon it, and he went home sick of covetousness;
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and his wife comes to him, and said, Oh foole, art thou a King in Israel, and standest sweating here for the Vineyard of a base slave thy subject? Arise, eate bread, and lot thy heart be merry, I will devise such a course, that it shall bee thine:
and his wife comes to him, and said, O fool, art thou a King in Israel, and Standest sweating Here for the Vineyard of a base slave thy Subject? Arise, eat bred, and lot thy heart be merry, I will devise such a course, that it shall be thine:
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See what provision this whorish woman makes, as all such people are marvellous cunning that way:
See what provision this whorish woman makes, as all such people Are marvellous cunning that Way:
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Shee writes letters in Ahabs name, and sends them to the Rulers of the City,
She writes letters in Ahabs name, and sends them to the Rulers of the city,
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and bids them proclaime a fast, and set Naboth on high among the people, and then Knights of the post must bee suborned to beare false witnesse against him,
and bids them proclaim a fast, and Set Naboth on high among the people, and then Knights of the post must be suborned to bear false witness against him,
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and to say that he did blaspheme God and the King; thus the poore man lost his life.
and to say that he did Blaspheme God and the King; thus the poor man lost his life.
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3 The last worke of provision is, the putting in practice those cursed meanes which the heart hath plotted and attained unto;
3 The last work of provision is, the putting in practice those cursed means which the heart hath plotted and attained unto;
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this is that which I observe, Pro. 7. by that adulterous woman, verse 16. I have deckt my bed with Coverings and Tapestry, come therefore let us take our fill with love;
this is that which I observe, Pro 7. by that adulterous woman, verse 16. I have decked my Bed with Coverings and Tapestry, come Therefore let us take our fill with love;
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the good man is not at home, he is gone a long journey: the good man is not At home, he is gone a long journey:
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he hath taken a bagge of money with him, and will not come againe untill the time appointed.
he hath taken a bag of money with him, and will not come again until the time appointed.
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Thus she beguiles the innocent, carrying him on, not knowing that he is going to the chamber of destruction;
Thus she beguiles the innocent, carrying him on, not knowing that he is going to the chamber of destruction;
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therefore wee must not bestow our thoughts on our corruptions, nor advise with them.
Therefore we must not bestow our thoughts on our corruptions, nor Advice with them.
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Wee use to say, Such a one is very painfull, but he is not provident, hee never thinkes on his businesse,
we use to say, Such a one is very painful, but he is not provident, he never thinks on his business,
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how then can hee effect it? so when wee doe not meditate upon our lusts,
how then can he Effect it? so when we do not meditate upon our Lustiest,
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when wee consult not of them, and practise no meanes to fulfill the same, it cannot bee said that wee make provision for the flesh.
when we consult not of them, and practise no means to fulfil the same, it cannot be said that we make provision for the Flesh.
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1 This doth condemne, first, them whose care, paines and diligence is wholy spent to give their carnall cursed hearts content.
1 This does condemn, First, them whose care, pains and diligence is wholly spent to give their carnal cursed hearts content.
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Some there be, of whom the Wise-man speakes, Enter not into the path of the wicked,
some there be, of whom the Wiseman speaks, Enter not into the path of the wicked,
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for they sleep not except they have done mischiefe. for they sleep not except they have done mischief.
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As if hee had said, They are in commons with the devill, they cannot bee content to be drunken themselves,
As if he had said, They Are in commons with the Devil, they cannot be content to be drunken themselves,
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and unclean, themselves, but they must draw others to it:
and unclean, themselves, but they must draw Others to it:
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thus they make provision for the devill, nay, they keep house with him, and sit at the same Table,
thus they make provision for the Devil, nay, they keep house with him, and fit At the same Table,
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and their hands are in the same dish with him;
and their hands Are in the same dish with him;
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it is their meat and drinke to practise whatsoever may give Sathan and their owne cursed hearts content.
it is their meat and drink to practise whatsoever may give Sathan and their own cursed hearts content.
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My people is foolish, saith the Lord, they have not knowne me; My people is foolish, Says the Lord, they have not known me;
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they are sottish children, they are wise to doe evill, but to doe good they have no understanding at all.
they Are sottish children, they Are wise to do evil, but to do good they have no understanding At all.
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A man that knowes nothing of his peace, that after many instructions is not informed,
A man that knows nothing of his peace, that After many instructions is not informed,
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and his minde is not enlightned, and knowes nothing of God, or Christ, yet marvellous witty he is to doe evill;
and his mind is not enlightened, and knows nothing of God, or christ, yet marvellous witty he is to do evil;
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hee will undermine any mans practice, and many secret fetches he hath to procure his carnall will;
he will undermine any men practice, and many secret Fetches he hath to procure his carnal will;
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what is this but to provide for the flesh?
what is this but to provide for the Flesh?
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Secondly, such are here reproved also, who, howsoever they can curbe their tongues and their hands,
Secondly, such Are Here reproved also, who, howsoever they can curb their tongues and their hands,
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and refraine some grosse sinnes, yet they make no bones of bad thoughts, and their provision is within;
and refrain Some gross Sins, yet they make no bones of bad thoughts, and their provision is within;
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they thinke thought is free, and if a man can bridle himself in some outward evils, he may muse of his injuries,
they think Thought is free, and if a man can bridle himself in Some outward evils, he may muse of his injuries,
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and of his lusts, and he may give his wild heart liberty to thinke what he will:
and of his Lustiest, and he may give his wild heart liberty to think what he will:
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the case is cleare, meditation is the hold of Sathan, and it is (as it were) the sinewes of all corruptions;
the case is clear, meditation is the hold of Sathan, and it is (as it were) the sinews of all corruptions;
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the mind is (as I may so say) the very Shopp & Ware-house of all wickednesse,
the mind is (as I may so say) the very Shop & Warehouse of all wickedness,
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and from hence comes drunkennesse, adultery, and every worke of darknesse;
and from hence comes Drunkenness, adultery, and every work of darkness;
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yea, this meditation is as the Anvile, where all base speeches and sinfull actions are forged:
yea, this meditation is as the Anvil, where all base Speeches and sinful actions Are forged:
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all our sinfull devises are first framed here inwardly, and then wee bring them forth into practice outwardly.
all our sinful devises Are First framed Here inwardly, and then we bring them forth into practice outwardly.
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It is suspitious whether there is not a greater power of corruption to bee seene by Meditation,
It is suspicious whither there is not a greater power of corruption to be seen by Meditation,
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than by any meanes of the world besides? I compare Meditation to the distilling of waters:
than by any means of the world beside? I compare Meditation to the distilling of waters:
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The cunning Alchymists will fetch a spirit out of any thing almost.
The cunning Alchemists will fetch a Spirit out of any thing almost.
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Meditation is as it were a distillation of our corruptions, and drawes out the heart and life of them;Meditation is as it were a distillation of our corruptions, and draws out the heart and life of them;
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as a man may eate a thing, and get no hurt by it, but if he takes the Oyle that comes from it, it is present death:
as a man may eat a thing, and get no hurt by it, but if he Takes the Oil that comes from it, it is present death:
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so we play the Alchymists, and suck out the very life of our corruptions.
so we play the Alchemists, and suck out the very life of our corruptions.
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Thus a base adulterer commits a thousand abominations in his minde, when as in regard of the weaknesse of his body,
Thus a base adulterer commits a thousand abominations in his mind, when as in regard of the weakness of his body,
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and want of opportunity, hee cannot doe one.
and want of opportunity, he cannot do one.
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See how a man distils covetousnesse, and draws the life and power of it, every thing that hee seeth, is his owne,
See how a man distils covetousness, and draws the life and power of it, every thing that he sees, is his own,
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and he wisheth all his friends dead that he might enjoy all their goods.
and he wishes all his Friends dead that he might enjoy all their goods.
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GOD complaines marvellously of Ierusalem in this very particular, not onely for the sinnes of their lives, but of their hearts; GOD complains marvellously of Ierusalem in this very particular, not only for the Sins of their lives, but of their hearts;
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hee doth not say, How long shall your adulteries or drunkennesses remaine? but, How long shall thy vain thoughts lodge within thee? wash thine heart from wickednesse, that thou maist be saved.
he does not say, How long shall your adulteries or Drunkennesses remain? but, How long shall thy vain thoughts lodge within thee? wash thine heart from wickedness, that thou Mayest be saved.
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Some will say, What if a man cannot get power against them, what danger is there?
some will say, What if a man cannot get power against them, what danger is there?
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The Lord tels me what danger there is: Oh Ierusalem, saith hee, Wash thy heart from wickednesse:
The Lord tells me what danger there is: O Ierusalem, Says he, Wash thy heart from wickedness:
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Not onely wipe thy mouth (as the Harlot doth,) no, wash thy heart that thou maist bee saved.
Not only wipe thy Mouth (as the Harlot does,) not, wash thy heart that thou Mayest be saved.
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As if he had said, This heart and thought of wickednesse will deprive thee of Heaven:
As if he had said, This heart and Thought of wickedness will deprive thee of Heaven:
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So the Lord saith to you, Oh wash your hearts you adulterous, and wash your hearts you drunkards, and you covetous wretches;
So the Lord Says to you, O wash your hearts you adulterous, and wash your hearts you drunkards, and you covetous wretches;
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its as much as your soules are worth, if you continue in it; howsoever I confesse the best of Gods children are taken aside by this sinfull distemper,
its as much as your Souls Are worth, if you continue in it; howsoever I confess the best of God's children Are taken aside by this sinful distemper,
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yet it is the greatest burden of their soules, and they are never quiet till they get victory over it in some good measure;
yet it is the greatest burden of their Souls, and they Are never quiet till they get victory over it in Some good measure;
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but when a mans meditations are wholly carryed away in this kinde, and he is content with it, this is a manifest brand of one that never had the power of grace in his heart.
but when a men meditations Are wholly carried away in this kind, and he is content with it, this is a manifest brand of one that never had the power of grace in his heart.
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The Lord by the Wise-man, saith, A man of wicked devices will hee condemne; hee hath enough to sinke his soule for ever.
The Lord by the Wiseman, Says, A man of wicked devices will he condemn; he hath enough to sink his soul for ever.
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Hee doth not say, A man that hath practised wickednesse outwardly, but hee that is a man of wicked meditations,
He does not say, A man that hath practised wickedness outwardly, but he that is a man of wicked meditations,
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and is alwayes thinking of his lusts, and of his corruptions, the Lord saith, hee will condemne him for it;
and is always thinking of his Lustiest, and of his corruptions, the Lord Says, he will condemn him for it;
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it is a brand of one that is yet in the gall of bitternesse.
it is a brand of one that is yet in the Gall of bitterness.
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I beseech you brethren, for Christ his sake take notice of it, and not onely make conscience of sinne outwardly,
I beseech you brothers, for christ his sake take notice of it, and not only make conscience of sin outwardly,
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but even of every sinfull imagination, and the contemplative wickednesse of your soule;
but even of every sinful imagination, and the contemplative wickedness of your soul;
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and let me say to you as the Lord said to this people, How long shall your wicked thoughts lodge within you?
and let me say to you as the Lord said to this people, How long shall your wicked thoughts lodge within you?
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Secondly, here is a point of instruction;
Secondly, Here is a point of instruction;
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whence wee may know, how to judge of such as are daily devising and consulting how to draw others from a good course.
whence we may know, how to judge of such as Are daily devising and consulting how to draw Others from a good course.
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Sometimes a carnall friend, and sometime a cursed neighbour labours either by vile counsell, or by discouragements of some devilish devices to draw a man from a holy course,
Sometime a carnal friend, and sometime a cursed neighbour labours either by vile counsel, or by discouragements of Some devilish devices to draw a man from a holy course,
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and from the power of godlinesse;
and from the power of godliness;
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whatsoever he is, judge him a Factor for the devill, and as one that makes provision for his lusts.
whatsoever he is, judge him a Factor for the Devil, and as one that makes provision for his Lustiest.
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I may fitly compare such wicked counsellers to the devils purveyors; they bring all their provision to his Store-houses.
I may fitly compare such wicked Counsellers to the Devils purveyors; they bring all their provision to his Storehouses.
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These vile wretches would stuffe our hearts with these cursed devices, & carnal reasons, to withdraw us frō godlinesse;
These vile wretches would stuff our hearts with these cursed devices, & carnal Reasons, to withdraw us from godliness;
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oh tumble them all out, and let not the purveyors of hell lay their lodging here,
o tumble them all out, and let not the purveyors of hell lay their lodging Here,
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nor take place in our hearts.
nor take place in our hearts.
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When our Saviour Christ told Peter, that he must goe to Ierusalem, and suffer many things of the Elders, and High-Priests, and be slaine;
When our Saviour christ told Peter, that he must go to Ierusalem, and suffer many things of the Elders, and High priests, and be slain;
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Peter tooke him aside, and began to rebuke him, saying, Master, pity or favour thy selfe, these things shall not be unto thee; Peter took him aside, and began to rebuke him, saying, Master, pity or favour thy self, these things shall not be unto thee;
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here was the counsell of Peter, or rather the devill in him: But see how Christ shakes him off;
Here was the counsel of Peter, or rather the Devil in him: But see how christ shakes him off;
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Get thee behinde me Sathan, thou art an offence to mee, because thou understandest not the things that are of God, but of man: Get thee behind me Sathan, thou art an offence to me, Because thou Understandest not the things that Are of God, but of man:
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So when carnall friends say, Oh, away with this too much praying, and what needs all this strictnesse in sanctifying the Lords day, and the like; beware of such:
So when carnal Friends say, O, away with this too much praying, and what needs all this strictness in sanctifying the lords day, and the like; beware of such:
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these are impes of darknesse, and the devils Purveyors, they would lay up their provision in your hearts, that you may give entertainment to Sathan;
these Are imps of darkness, and the Devils Purveyors, they would lay up their provision in your hearts, that you may give entertainment to Sathan;
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and therefore shake them off, as Christ did Peter, and say, Get thee behinde mee Sathan.
and Therefore shake them off, as christ did Peter, and say, Get thee behind me Sathan.
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As you tender your own happiness, get your hearts fenced against all these cursed perswasions.
As you tender your own happiness, get your hearts fenced against all these cursed persuasions.
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The fourth and last point from these words, is this, Hee that maketh provision for his corruptions, shall certainly bee over-come by them;
The fourth and last point from these words, is this, He that makes provision for his corruptions, shall Certainly be overcome by them;
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he that provides for sinne, shall certainly be drawne to yeeld obedience to sinne. The Doctrine is raised from the connexion of the words;
he that provides for sin, shall Certainly be drawn to yield Obedience to sin. The Doctrine is raised from the connexion of the words;
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Make no provision for the flesh, (saith the Apostle,) for if you doe provide for them, you will fulfill the lusts of the flesh: Make no provision for the Flesh, (Says the Apostle,) for if you do provide for them, you will fulfil the Lustiest of the Flesh:
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In conclusion, a provider for lust will bee a fulfiller of lust; hee that gives way to occasions of sinne, will be overtaken with occasions.
In conclusion, a provider for lust will be a fulfiller of lust; he that gives Way to occasions of sin, will be overtaken with occasions.
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Can any man touch pitch, and not be defiled? No surely, touching and defiling go both together;
Can any man touch pitch, and not be defiled? No surely, touching and defiling go both together;
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so it was from the beginning, and so it will bee to the end of the world.
so it was from the beginning, and so it will be to the end of the world.
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See this in Eve, the only way for the devill to come upon her, was to parley with her:
See this in Eve, the only Way for the Devil to come upon her, was to parley with her:
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First, he labours to make way for thought and meditation, and therefore hee doth not speake any thing affirmatively,
First, he labours to make Way for Thought and meditation, and Therefore he does not speak any thing affirmatively,
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but makes a question to fish out an occasion that hee might take advantage:
but makes a question to Fish out an occasion that he might take advantage:
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Yea, (saith hee) hath God said, ye shall not eate of every tree in the garden? and shee said to him, Of the fruit of the tree which is in the middest of the Garden, God hath said, Ye shall not eate, lest yee die. Yea, (Says he) hath God said, you shall not eat of every tree in the garden? and she said to him, Of the fruit of the tree which is in the midst of the Garden, God hath said, You shall not eat, lest ye die.
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When the devill saw that shee was (as it were) discontented, because she might not eate of it, hee was glad of that,
When the Devil saw that she was (as it were) discontented, Because she might not eat of it, he was glad of that,
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and said, Is the winde in that do ore, then I have enough;
and said, Is the wind in that do over, then I have enough;
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I tell thee, saith hee, Ye shall not die at all, but when yee eate thereof you shall bee as Gods. Thus shee tooke in from Sathan provision of his, and so was overcome. Another proofe is, Iam. 1.15. When lust hath conceived, it bringeth sin, and when sinne is finished, it bringeth forth death.
I tell thee, Says he, You shall not die At all, but when ye eat thereof you shall be as God's Thus she took in from Sathan provision of his, and so was overcome. another proof is, Iam. 1.15. When lust hath conceived, it brings since, and when sin is finished, it brings forth death.
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Looke as it is with a fish when the fisher-man throwes in his baite;
Look as it is with a Fish when the fisherman throws in his bait;
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first, the fish lookes upon it, then she followes it, and afterward shee feeds upon it:
First, the Fish looks upon it, then she follows it, and afterwards she feeds upon it:
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so the soule begins to looke after a lust, and fixeth his meditations upon it,
so the soul begins to look After a lust, and fixeth his meditations upon it,
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and when lust hath conceived, then it bringeth forth sinne. In the conception of lust, sinne is generated in the heart,
and when lust hath conceived, then it brings forth sin. In the conception of lust, sin is generated in the heart,
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as it is with corne that is sowne in a field, if the ground be fit for bearing,
as it is with corn that is sown in a field, if the ground be fit for bearing,
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first the earth warmes the seed;
First the earth warms the seed;
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secondly, it conveyes a kind of moysture into it, and at last it brings forth a blade,
secondly, it conveys a kind of moisture into it, and At last it brings forth a blade,
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and so growes up till it come to the Eare:
and so grows up till it come to the Ear:
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so it is with the soule, the spawne of corruption is originall sinne, but Meditation that warmes it,
so it is with the soul, the spawn of corruption is original sin, but Meditation that warms it,
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and Consultation provides moysture to feed this distemper, and this brings forth sin presently in practice,
and Consultation provides moisture to feed this distemper, and this brings forth since presently in practice,
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and that brings forth death and damnation. Our Saviour saith, that out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh;
and that brings forth death and damnation. Our Saviour Says, that out of the abundance of the heart the Mouth speaks;
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and, Psal. 7. Behold, hee travelleth with iniquity, and hath conceived mischiefe, and brought forth falshood.
and, Psalm 7. Behold, he travelleth with iniquity, and hath conceived mischief, and brought forth falsehood.
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A man conceives a corruption thus:
A man conceives a corruption thus:
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When his own vile heart is stirred up to sinne, then his minde is setled upon that thing,
When his own vile heart is stirred up to sin, then his mind is settled upon that thing,
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and straight way he growes bigge of it, as it is with a travelling woman, at last it comes to the birth.
and straight Way he grows big of it, as it is with a traveling woman, At last it comes to the birth.
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Meditation warmes sinne, and Consultation makes the soule grow bigg of sinne, and so men bring forth a cursed brood of abominations into the world.Meditation warms sin, and Consultation makes the soul grow big of sin, and so men bring forth a cursed brood of abominations into the world.
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It is notable in that of Samson; first, he comes to the Harlot, then hee parlies with her, hee sets his heart upon her, hee fell asleep in her lap,
It is notable in that of samson; First, he comes to the Harlot, then he Parlies with her, he sets his heart upon her, he fell asleep in her lap,
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and at last he loseth his haire, and his strength, though hee had his pleasure for the while.
and At last he loses his hair, and his strength, though he had his pleasure for the while.
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Though a man were as strong as Samson in grace, if he will needs come as he did,
Though a man were as strong as samson in grace, if he will needs come as he did,
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and dally with occasions, my life for his, hee shall lose his comfort, and be overthrowne by his abominations.
and dally with occasions, my life for his, he shall loose his Comfort, and be overthrown by his abominations.
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But how comes this to passe, that if a man will provide for his flesh, hee shall bee a slave to his lusts? The Reasons are two:
But how comes this to pass, that if a man will provide for his Flesh, he shall be a slave to his Lustiest? The Reasons Are two:
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First, in regard of sin it selfe, because thereby we give great advantage to sinne. Secondly, in regard of Grace; First, in regard of since it self, Because thereby we give great advantage to sin. Secondly, in regard of Grace;
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wee doe exceedingly hinder the worke of Grace, which otherwise might be helpfull to us, for the avoiding or sinne.
we do exceedingly hinder the work of Grace, which otherwise might be helpful to us, for the avoiding or sin.
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1. By making provision for the flesh, as I have shewed, wee give much advantage to sinne and Sathan, who lies at catch to foyle us in a Christian course;
1. By making provision for the Flesh, as I have showed, we give much advantage to sin and Sathan, who lies At catch to foil us in a Christian course;
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by this meanes wee put a kinde of life into the lusts of the flesh, wee doe (what lies in us) put strength into the hands of sinne, that it may wound us by those occasions wee meddle withall.
by this means we put a kind of life into the Lustiest of the Flesh, we do (what lies in us) put strength into the hands of sin, that it may wound us by those occasions we meddle withal.
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We use to say in the phrase of Scripture, that the Saints of God should blow up and kindle in their hearts the graces that are in them,
We use to say in the phrase of Scripture, that the Saints of God should blow up and kindle in their hearts the graces that Are in them,
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& there is a way whereby they may doe it as S. Paul tels his schollers, 2 Tim. 1.6.
& there is a Way whereby they may do it as S. Paul tells his Scholars, 2 Tim. 1.6.
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so there is way whereby corruption may be quickned and set on a light flame,
so there is Way whereby corruption may be quickened and Set on a Light flame,
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and that is done by Meditation, which as it stirres up the soule marvellously to seeke to God for more grace,
and that is done by Meditation, which as it stirs up the soul marvellously to seek to God for more grace,
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so on the contrary, it inflames corruption;
so on the contrary, it inflames corruption;
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it is called the old man, because it hath possession of all the whole frame of body and soule.
it is called the old man, Because it hath possession of all the Whole frame of body and soul.
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As it is with an old weake man, naturally, hee faints & fals into a heavy sound,
As it is with an old weak man, naturally, he faints & falls into a heavy found,
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and seemes to be clean gone;
and seems to be clean gone;
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but now how will you helpe this man, and bring him to himselfe againe? the onely way is this, wee use to chafe his body,
but now how will you help this man, and bring him to himself again? the only Way is this, we use to chafe his body,
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and put in some Aquavitae into his mouth, and so at last he gathers heate, lookes up,
and put in Some Aquavitae into his Mouth, and so At last he gathers heat, looks up,
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and speakes, and in the end he walkes; thus a weake body may bee strong for a time:
and speaks, and in the end he walks; thus a weak body may be strong for a time:
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Just so it is with our old man, which we have all in us.
Just so it is with our old man, which we have all in us.
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Suppose a man before his conversion were given to drunkennesse or uncleannesse, and howsoever God hath been pleased to draw him to himselfe,
Suppose a man before his conversion were given to Drunkenness or uncleanness, and howsoever God hath been pleased to draw him to himself,
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& one would thinke hee should never bee uncleane or drunke more; yet notwithstanding the old man is not wholly dead;
& one would think he should never be unclean or drunk more; yet notwithstanding the old man is not wholly dead;
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hee is almost going away, hee lyes even a dying, and it were a blessed thing for that person,
he is almost going away, he lies even a dying, and it were a blessed thing for that person,
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if the old man were utterly dead in him.
if the old man were utterly dead in him.
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But woe unto us, what paines doe we daily take that this old man may live within us? wee chafe him, and keep him warme;
But woe unto us, what pains do we daily take that this old man may live within us? we chafe him, and keep him warm;
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we quicken up that cursed disposition that is in us, by Meditation, we stirre up that wickednesse that is in our hearts,
we quicken up that cursed disposition that is in us, by Meditation, we stir up that wickedness that is in our hearts,
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and bestow our mindes upon it.
and bestow our minds upon it.
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As the drunkard oft thinks of his wonted daliances how sweet and pleasant they have beene unto him,
As the drunkard oft thinks of his wonted dalliances how sweet and pleasant they have been unto him,
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and so he that hath beene an adulterer;
and so he that hath been an adulterer;
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by meanes whereof the old man begins to gather life againe, hee stands up and walkes;
by means whereof the old man begins to gather life again, he Stands up and walks;
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in so much that the poore soule begins to feare, and is forced to say, Good Lord, was I ever truly wrought upon, was my heart ever throughly broken for these sinnes?
in so much that the poor soul begins to Fear, and is forced to say, Good Lord, was I ever truly wrought upon, was my heart ever thoroughly broken for these Sins?
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Alas brethren, it is no wonder;
Alas brothers, it is no wonder;
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you make too much of the old man, you powre life into him, and are still contriving for him,
you make too much of the old man, you pour life into him, and Are still contriving for him,
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and ever thinking how pleasing this way, these fleshly meanes, and sinfull courses were: the ground is here, you give strength and ability to corruption to prevaile against you.
and ever thinking how pleasing this Way, these fleshly means, and sinful courses were: the ground is Here, you give strength and ability to corruption to prevail against you.
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As it is with fire, if a man have plenty of wood, though there were but a little coale of fire, every man would say, that by blowing, it will bee a great flame in the end:
As it is with fire, if a man have plenty of wood, though there were but a little coal of fire, every man would say, that by blowing, it will be a great flame in the end:
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So there is still a coale of corruption in us all, there is a coale of pride and peevishnesse, idlenesse and untowardnesse, a cursed body of death remaining in the best of us,
So there is still a coal of corruption in us all, there is a coal of pride and peevishness, idleness and untowardness, a cursed body of death remaining in the best of us,
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& wil be whilst we carry these houses of clay about us.
& will be while we carry these houses of clay about us.
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But a man by Meditation and Consultation kindles this coale, they bring the wood, and blow up the fire,
But a man by Meditation and Consultation kindles this coal, they bring the wood, and blow up the fire,
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and make a man fall in love with his parts and his place, and if he be not regarded,
and make a man fallen in love with his parts and his place, and if he be not regarded,
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then hee is all on a flame with anger, and the fire burnes abundantly, and then he cryes out of his misery.
then he is all on a flame with anger, and the fire burns abundantly, and then he cries out of his misery.
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Why doe you blow the fire then?
Why do you blow the fire then?
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When an enemy lyes in the field to besiege a City, if hee have neither meate nor any munition, hee will not tarry long;
When an enemy lies in the field to besiege a city, if he have neither meat nor any munition, he will not tarry long;
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but if the people within send him provision, it is no wonder though they be overthrowne by him:
but if the people within send him provision, it is no wonder though they be overthrown by him:
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so this Meditation makes provision, and Consultation sends it to the enemy. The second part of this Reason is this, as we adde strength to our corruptions,
so this Meditation makes provision, and Consultation sends it to the enemy. The second part of this Reason is this, as we add strength to our corruptions,
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so meditation is as an invitation of the devill to come and tempt us;
so meditation is as an invitation of the Devil to come and tempt us;
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thereby we give money to the devill, and subject our selves, and our soules to the powers of temptations,
thereby we give money to the Devil, and Subject our selves, and our Souls to the Powers of temptations,
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as occasions are offered to us; so that wee must either be captivated or overtaken by them.
as occasions Are offered to us; so that we must either be captivated or overtaken by them.
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When wee conceive highly of our owne abilities, wee wish pride to come and exalt us,
When we conceive highly of our own abilities, we wish pride to come and exalt us,
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and Consultation of the means to accomplish our lusts, is (as it were) the setting open the doores for the devill to come and welcome.
and Consultation of the means to accomplish our Lustiest, is (as it were) the setting open the doors for the Devil to come and welcome.
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Looke what ever the Meditations are set upon, the heart is under the power and strength of that sinne;
Look what ever the Meditations Are Set upon, the heart is under the power and strength of that sin;
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and looke how farre a man meditates on it, so farre it prevailes with him, and domineers over him.
and look how Far a man meditates on it, so Far it prevails with him, and domineers over him.
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As it is with a paire of flood-gates, when they are set open, it lets in the Streame amaine, that carries all before it;
As it is with a pair of floodgates, when they Are Set open, it lets in the Stream amain, that carries all before it;
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so Meditation upon any base occasion sets open the flood-gate, that it carryes the soule amaine to the practice of any sinne;
so Meditation upon any base occasion sets open the floodgate, that it carries the soul amain to the practice of any sin;
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hee (as it were) invites the devill to come and supp with him.
he (as it were) invites the Devil to come and supp with him.
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Iudas, that covetous wretch, when hee saw the boxe of oyntment broken, said, What need all this waste? But alas, hee did it not because he cared for the poore, but because he was a theefe, and had the bagge. Iudas, that covetous wretch, when he saw the box of ointment broken, said, What need all this waste? But alas, he did it not Because he cared for the poor, but Because he was a thief, and had the bag.
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Where wee may observe this by the way, Hee that is a covetous man indeed, that is under the power of that lust, give him opportunity,
Where we may observe this by the Way, He that is a covetous man indeed, that is under the power of that lust, give him opportunity,
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and he will theeve more or lesse.
and he will theeve more or less.
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The devill full well saw Iudas his covetous heart, (oh, thought hee, if I had this hundred pence in my pocket, I were made for ever,) therfore in another place the Text saith, The devill entred into Iudas:
The Devil full well saw Iudas his covetous heart, (o, Thought he, if I had this hundred pence in my pocket, I were made for ever,) Therefore in Another place the Text Says, The Devil entered into Iudas:
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How is that? The devill cast into the minde of Iudas to betray his Master;
How is that? The Devil cast into the mind of Iudas to betray his Master;
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Goe thy wayes, saith hee, betray thy Master, and thou maist have so much money, and thy Master will escape wel enough.
Go thy ways, Says he, betray thy Master, and thou Mayest have so much money, and thy Master will escape well enough.
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Thus Sathan tooke possession of him, and prevailed with him to doe that for which hee had formerly consulted about:
Thus Sathan took possession of him, and prevailed with him to do that for which he had formerly consulted about:
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And hee went out and betrayed his Master. By giving way to the devill, at last hee was overcome by him.And he went out and betrayed his Master. By giving Way to the Devil, At last he was overcome by him.
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The Reason is this, If by Meditation and Consultation of our corruptions, we give strength to corruption,
The Reason is this, If by Meditation and Consultation of our corruptions, we give strength to corruption,
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and yeeld to the flesh, then the devill will overcome us;
and yield to the Flesh, then the Devil will overcome us;
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but so it is, that by this provision we give force, and put more power into our lusts,
but so it is, that by this provision we give force, and put more power into our Lustiest,
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and make way for them, and submit our selves to them, and therfore shall bee overcome by them.
and make Way for them, and submit our selves to them, and Therefore shall be overcome by them.
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The second Reason is taken from the hinderance of the worke of grace, whereby we might bee fortified against our corruptions:
The second Reason is taken from the hindrance of the work of grace, whereby we might be fortified against our corruptions:
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and that we doe, these two wayes.
and that we do, these two ways.
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1. By daily musing of our sinnes and corruptions wee dead the worke of grace in our hearts;
1. By daily musing of our Sins and corruptions we dead the work of grace in our hearts;
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in so much, that it is either dead, and will not work, or else it is crowded that it cannot worke.
in so much, that it is either dead, and will not work, or Else it is crowded that it cannot work.
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This Meditation and Consultation so take up the soul, that the heart hath no liberty to worke, there is no roome for faith, and patience, and heavenly mindednesse.
This Meditation and Consultation so take up the soul, that the heart hath no liberty to work, there is no room for faith, and patience, and heavenly Mindedness.
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As it is in some great places when there is some great provision to be made, then every man is busied;
As it is in Some great places when there is Some great provision to be made, then every man is busied;
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one man is sent one way, and another man another, and the Noble-man is without attendance,
one man is sent one Way, and Another man Another, and the Nobleman is without attendance,
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and he wonders what is become of all his men, when as they are all gone to make provision for his guests:
and he wonders what is become of all his men, when as they Are all gone to make provision for his guests:
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so it is with the soule, when a man lets out all his minde and thoughts, his reason, affections,
so it is with the soul, when a man lets out all his mind and thoughts, his reason, affections,
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and desires after his lusts, it is no wonder such a one cannot beleeve;
and Desires After his Lustiest, it is no wonder such a one cannot believe;
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why, what is become of faith, and hope, and patience in him? They are all making provision for the flesh,
why, what is become of faith, and hope, and patience in him? They Are all making provision for the Flesh,
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and there is no attendance for faith, that sits alone in the soule, because all the whole streame of the heart and minde is imployed in hunting after vanities.
and there is no attendance for faith, that sits alone in the soul, Because all the Whole stream of the heart and mind is employed in hunting After vanities.
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Now in this extremity aske the poore soule if he have any assurance of Gods love,
Now in this extremity ask the poor soul if he have any assurance of God's love,
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or any stirrings of grace, he will answer no, no; the reason is, they have spent all their thoughts upon feare, and doubting, and discouragement,
or any stirrings of grace, he will answer no, no; the reason is, they have spent all their thoughts upon Fear, and doubting, and discouragement,
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and were all making provision for them, and in the meane time faith lay as dead in the soule.
and were all making provision for them, and in the mean time faith lay as dead in the soul.
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This is very considerable in reason;
This is very considerable in reason;
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though faith work in the soule, yet it must use the soule, and all the affections of it,
though faith work in the soul, yet it must use the soul, and all the affections of it,
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as the memory, understanding, and desires; and cannot worke without these.
as the memory, understanding, and Desires; and cannot work without these.
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The soule of a man being a finite creature, cannot settle its affections upon many objects at once;
The soul of a man being a finite creature, cannot settle its affections upon many objects At once;
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if he bestow his minde upon sin, and the occasions thereof, hee cannot meditate upon Christ and the promise, he cannot have a Streame running fully in two Channels all at once:
if he bestow his mind upon since, and the occasions thereof, he cannot meditate upon christ and the promise, he cannot have a Stream running Fully in two Channels all At once:
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when a man lets out the streame of his desire, judgement and endeavour, wholy for the flesh and the world, there is nothing left for Christ, and grace, and the cause of God.
when a man lets out the stream of his desire, judgement and endeavour, wholly for the Flesh and the world, there is nothing left for christ, and grace, and the cause of God.
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David was a wise man, and yet when Nabal had wronged him, see what wronged him, see what provision hee made for his anger; David was a wise man, and yet when Nabal had wronged him, see what wronged him, see what provision he made for his anger;
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Surely in vaine have I kept this fellow, and all that hee had in the wildernesse, saith hee;Surely in vain have I kept this fellow, and all that he had in the Wilderness, Says he;
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So and more also doe God unto the enemies of David; So and more also do God unto the enemies of David;
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if I leave of all that pertaines to him by the Mornings light any that pisseth against the wall: if I leave of all that pertains to him by the Morning's Light any that pisseth against the wall:
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I will requite the old churle, and slay him, and all his.
I will requite the old churl, and slay him, and all his.
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Well, Abigal meets him, and saith, Let not my Lord I pray thee, regard this man of Belial,
Well, Abigal meets him, and Says, Let not my Lord I pray thee, regard this man of Belial,
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even Nabal, for as his name is, so is hee; Nabal is his name, and folly is with him. even Nabal, for as his name is, so is he; Nabal is his name, and folly is with him.
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And thus shee pacified the King, in so much that David said to her, Blessed be God, and blessed be thou,
And thus she pacified the King, in so much that David said to her, Blessed be God, and blessed be thou,
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and blessed be thy counsell to me. and blessed be thy counsel to me.
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Why, may some say, was not David as able to counsell himselfe as shee was to doe it?
Why, may Some say, was not David as able to counsel himself as she was to do it?
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I answer, yes, hee was a marvellous wise man, and understood the law of God,
I answer, yes, he was a marvellous wise man, and understood the law of God,
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and the Law of Nations, but hee had so given over his heart to wrath, that hee had no roome for any worke of wisdome,
and the Law of nations, but he had so given over his heart to wrath, that he had no room for any work of Wisdom,
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or patience to take place, and therefore now stood in need of a counsellor.
or patience to take place, and Therefore now stood in need of a Counsellor.
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And as the worke of grace is dead in the soule, because the strength of all is imployed another way;
And as the work of grace is dead in the soul, Because the strength of all is employed Another Way;
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so secondly, we deprive our selves of the comfort and vertue of the promise that were might enjoy. so secondly, we deprive our selves of the Comfort and virtue of the promise that were might enjoy.
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The Spirit and promise of God is that, which must helpe a Christian in all his straights:
The Spirit and promise of God is that, which must help a Christian in all his straights:
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Now the work of the Spirit of grace dies in the heart by meditatiō of sinne;
Now the work of the Spirit of grace die in the heart by meditation of sin;
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our forgetting of Gods promise, stops the streame of his goodnesse, so as we receive not that grace that we might doe for the strengthening of us.
our forgetting of God's promise, stops the stream of his Goodness, so as we receive not that grace that we might do for the strengthening of us.
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In common reason we know this;
In Common reason we know this;
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GOD doth communicate grace to us from his promise, but we must looke up to it,
GOD does communicate grace to us from his promise, but we must look up to it,
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and turne our minde and thoughts towards it.
and turn our mind and thoughts towards it.
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Now when a man hath turned his meditations upon the world, and the occasions thereof, hee is gone cleane off from the promise; and not meditating upon the promise, and the meanes of grace, hee can receive no strength nor comfort from the same. Heb. 12.3. the Text saith, Consider him that endured such contradictions of sinners against himselfe, lest ye be wearied and faint in your mindes. Here are two passages observeable.
Now when a man hath turned his meditations upon the world, and the occasions thereof, he is gone clean off from the promise; and not meditating upon the promise, and the means of grace, he can receive no strength nor Comfort from the same. Hebrew 12.3. the Text Says, Consider him that endured such contradictions of Sinners against himself, lest you be wearied and faint in your minds. Here Are two passages observable.
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First, the Lord Jesus Christ is able to make us strong and resolute in minde, that wee shall not faint at the opposition of sinners.
First, the Lord jesus christ is able to make us strong and resolute in mind, that we shall not faint At the opposition of Sinners.
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Secondly, we must consider him, that is, set our hearts and our affections upon him;
Secondly, we must Consider him, that is, Set our hearts and our affections upon him;
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as if he had said, You are unable to bee patient, and to put up injuries,
as if he had said, You Are unable to be patient, and to put up injuries,
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but consider him that did it, and then you shall receive strength and power to suffer patiently.
but Consider him that did it, and then you shall receive strength and power to suffer patiently.
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Thus much of the proofe and reasons of the point, now I come to the Uses, which are of great waight, and therfore read them carefully.
Thus much of the proof and Reasons of the point, now I come to the Uses, which Are of great weight, and Therefore read them carefully.
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It is a point of marvellous use, and of great power and excellency to reforme us in things that are amisse, to guide us in the way to happinesse.
It is a point of marvellous use, and of great power and excellency to reform us in things that Are amiss, to guide us in the Way to happiness.
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Is it so, that whosoever makes provision for the flesh, shall certainly be overcome by it? Thē this is a ground of direction, whereby a man may perceive what his owne and the practices of other men are,
Is it so, that whosoever makes provision for the Flesh, shall Certainly be overcome by it? Them this is a ground of direction, whereby a man may perceive what his own and the practices of other men Are,
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and what will become of himselfe, and others; judge it thus, see what provisiō they make, and what course commonly they undertake.
and what will become of himself, and Others; judge it thus, see what provision they make, and what course commonly they undertake.
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If a man use meanes that tend to his lusts, it is a heavy suspition he will be overtaken by his lusts:
If a man use means that tend to his Lustiest, it is a heavy suspicion he will be overtaken by his Lustiest:
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If wee see a man eate ill meats excessively, wee use to say, questionlesse he will surfet;
If we see a man eat ill Meats excessively, we use to say, questionless he will surfeit;
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would any man have done so, except he did provide for sicknesse? So if our meditations doe runne upon any sinfull courses,
would any man have done so, except he did provide for sickness? So if our meditations do run upon any sinful courses,
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or base lusts, a man may almost conclude, wee will surfet upon the same: If a man will provide for the world, the world will overtake him;
or base Lustiest, a man may almost conclude, we will surfeit upon the same: If a man will provide for the world, the world will overtake him;
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and if hee provide for his pleasures, they wil certainly insnare him.
and if he provide for his pleasures, they will Certainly ensnare him.
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Doe you finde a man that hath a secret kinde of dislike, at the purenesse and truth of God,
Do you find a man that hath a secret kind of dislike, At the pureness and truth of God,
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and that doth despise good counsell, and the spirit of grace? his provision will tell you what guests will come to his house.
and that does despise good counsel, and the Spirit of grace? his provision will tell you what guests will come to his house.
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If wee see what provision is in a mans house, we may easily conjecture what his guests will bee.
If we see what provision is in a men house, we may Easily conjecture what his guests will be.
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As it is in house-keeping, just so it is in heart-keeping;
As it is in housekeeping, just so it is in heart-keeping;
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when wee see what provision a man makes for his lusts, wee may know what his course will bee.
when we see what provision a man makes for his Lustiest, we may know what his course will be.
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The Apostle saith, When men did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them to a reprobate mind, to doe those things which are good in their owne eyes. The Apostle Says, When men did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them to a Reprobate mind, to do those things which Are good in their own eyes.
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That soule that sets it selfe against the spirit of grace, would (if he could) pluck God from heaven.
That soul that sets it self against the Spirit of grace, would (if he could) pluck God from heaven.
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Oh wretched man, what dost thou despight the Spirit? if thou hast no spirit,
O wretched man, what dost thou despite the Spirit? if thou hast no Spirit,
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then thou art a damned man, and as thou dost not like to approve of God in thy knowledge, God will ere-long give thee up to a reprobate sense.
then thou art a damned man, and as thou dost not like to approve of God in thy knowledge, God will erelong give thee up to a Reprobate sense.
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It is a signe that a man is devoted to destruction, and even sealed unto condemnation, that undervalues the knowledge & wayes of God,
It is a Signen that a man is devoted to destruction, and even sealed unto condemnation, that undervalues the knowledge & ways of God,
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and hath no delight in Jesus Christ, but despights the Spirit, and the meanes of grace;
and hath no delight in jesus christ, but despites the Spirit, and the means of grace;
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it is just that thou should'st be ridde of this holinesse, and blessed presence, for ever;
it is just that thou Shouldst be rid of this holiness, and blessed presence, for ever;
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and therefore God gave them up, saith the Text:
and Therefore God gave them up, Says the Text:
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As if hee should say, take him, a mind that shall never know God, that shal never taste grace and goodnesse, harden that mans heart, hee shall never receive vertue, nor comfort thereby;
As if he should say, take him, a mind that shall never know God, that shall never taste grace and Goodness, harden that men heart, he shall never receive virtue, nor Comfort thereby;
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provision was made before hand, and therefore the Guests come accordingly. And so it is, Heb. 10.28.
provision was made before hand, and Therefore the Guests come accordingly. And so it is, Hebrew 10.28.
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If hee that despised Moses Law, dyed without mercy, of how much sorer punishment is he worthy, which treadeth under foot the Sonne of God? If he that despised Moses Law, died without mercy, of how much Sorer punishment is he worthy, which treadeth under foot the Son of God?
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There are two things to be noted in these words: 1. Hee that knowes Gods Law, and breakes the same wilfully, dies without mercy.
There Are two things to be noted in these words: 1. He that knows God's Law, and breaks the same wilfully, die without mercy.
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2. What will become of him, saith the Apostle, that opposeth the mercy of J•sus Christ,
2. What will become of him, Says the Apostle, that Opposeth the mercy of J•sus christ,
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and tramples his blood under his feet, and makes a mock at sanctification? Brethren, for the Lord Christs sake, take notice of it;
and tramples his blood under his feet, and makes a mock At sanctification? Brothers, for the Lord Christ sake, take notice of it;
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you account the blood of Christ as an unholy thing, and make a mocke at sanctification;
you account the blood of christ as an unholy thing, and make a mock At sanctification;
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you care not though you be never sanctified; I tel thee then, thou shalt receive judgement without mercy;
you care not though you be never sanctified; I tell thee then, thou shalt receive judgement without mercy;
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nay, you doe despight the Spirit, the Spirit (saith the Apostle) makes request for us, with groanes that cannot bee uttered,
nay, you do despite the Spirit, the Spirit (Says the Apostle) makes request for us, with groans that cannot be uttered,
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and it teacheth the Saints to pray, and wretch that thou art, thou wilt never pray at all.
and it Teaches the Saints to pray, and wretch that thou art, thou wilt never pray At all.
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If you have any of these bublings in your hearts, then you may conclude what your course wil be:
If you have any of these bubblings in your hearts, then you may conclude what your course will be:
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You would not know the Lord, nay, you despited the Spirit of grace, when you saw him praying in the Saints, certainly you shall perish;
You would not know the Lord, nay, you despited the Spirit of grace, when you saw him praying in the Saints, Certainly you shall perish;
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this is the next step to the sinne against the Holy Ghost.
this is the next step to the sin against the Holy Ghost.
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Doe you see a man that is not able to endure the power of the Gospell in the plainnesse and efficacy of it,
Do you see a man that is not able to endure the power of the Gospel in the plainness and efficacy of it,
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but still hee is snarling and catching against the truth, and carping against the man that delivers it,
but still he is snarling and catching against the truth, and carping against the man that delivers it,
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and if hee can heare any false tale of the Minister, he will bee sure to blaze it.
and if he can hear any false tale of the Minister, he will be sure to blaze it.
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Doth this man now provide for the love of the truth, or for the profession of the Gospel;
Does this man now provide for the love of the truth, or for the profession of the Gospel;
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no, no, he provideth for persecution, he hath a malicious and envious heart, and is full of venome and violence against God, & his grace;
no, no, he Provideth for persecution, he hath a malicious and envious heart, and is full of venom and violence against God, & his grace;
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and if opportunity come, he will prove a fierce and devilish persecutor.
and if opportunity come, he will prove a fierce and devilish persecutor.
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Doe you see a lightheaded and a wanton-hearted womā wandring out of he owne house at nine or tenne a clocke at night, using unseasonable houres,
Do you see a lightheaded and a wanton-hearted woman wandering out of he own house At nine or tenne a clock At night, using unseasonable hours,
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like Toades that alwayes crawle frō their holes when it is darke;
like Toads that always crawl from their holes when it is dark;
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what doth this woman provide for? doth shee provide for holinesse, modesty & mercy? Nay, that would make her stay at home in her owne house;
what does this woman provide for? does she provide for holiness, modesty & mercy? Nay, that would make her stay At home in her own house;
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if it were for Religion, she would not be abroad at that time;
if it were for Religion, she would not be abroad At that time;
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she provides for nothing else but whoredome and drunkennesse, for a prophane light heart, and therefore these guests will come afterward.
she provides for nothing Else but whoredom and Drunkenness, for a profane Light heart, and Therefore these guests will come afterwards.
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If there bee any such here, the God of heaven speake to their hearts.
If there be any such Here, the God of heaven speak to their hearts.
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Shall people hate holinesse, and scoffe at the exactnesse of a blessed course, and scarre such as feare God;
Shall people hate holiness, and scoff At the exactness of a blessed course, and scar such as Fear God;
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and labour to draw weake beginners from grace? What say they, will you turne a tame foole? Will you bee ruled by these precise fellowes,
and labour to draw weak beginners from grace? What say they, will you turn a tame fool? Will you be ruled by these precise Fellows,
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and have your head under their girdle? Well, I hope your guests are come by this time;
and have your head under their girdle? Well, I hope your guests Are come by this time;
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the case is cleare, hee that doth thus provide for sinne, will surely bee overcome of sinne.
the case is clear, he that does thus provide for sin, will surely be overcome of sin.
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You that are the Saints of God doe not wonder though you bee despised and hated by these wicked worldlings;
You that Are the Saints of God do not wonder though you be despised and hated by these wicked worldlings;
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let these dogges bark, and the Lyons roare, and let these wretches hate you still, they provided not for you,
let these Dogs bark, and the Lyons roar, and let these wretches hate you still, they provided not for you,
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but for their lusts and corruptions, and malice, and therefore they are overcome by them.
but for their Lustiest and corruptions, and malice, and Therefore they Are overcome by them.
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Thus you see the danger of hearkening to fleshly inticements, how it inthralled us in Sathans bondage,
Thus you see the danger of Harkening to fleshly enticements, how it enthralled us in Satan's bondage,
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and hinders the worke of grace in our hearts; nothing more.
and hinders the work of grace in our hearts; nothing more.
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How then might I get my heart divorced from sinne, so as to abhorre every deed of darknesse. Labour for a teachable spirit:
How then might I get my heart divorced from sin, so as to abhor every deed of darkness. Labour for a teachable Spirit:
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An honest heart gladly embraceth the least notice of any evill, it hearkens to any information of what is amisse in him, by any person or meanes whatsoever. an honest heart gladly Embraceth the least notice of any evil, it hearkens to any information of what is amiss in him, by any person or means whatsoever.
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It is a signe a man begins to dislike his courses, when hee is ready to heare any thing against them.
It is a Signen a man begins to dislike his courses, when he is ready to hear any thing against them.
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A gracious heart desires to be freed not onely from the dominion of sinne, but from the presence of it,
A gracious heart Desires to be freed not only from the dominion of sin, but from the presence of it,
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and is ready to take the least inckling from any occasion or speech of the meanest Saint of GOD to that purpose:
and is ready to take the least inkling from any occasion or speech of the Meanest Saint of GOD to that purpose:
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when any one tels him, such a course is sinfull, such a practice is unlawfull; hee is very carefull to attend thereunto, and be advised thereof.
when any one tells him, such a course is sinful, such a practice is unlawful; he is very careful to attend thereunto, and be advised thereof.
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Nay, if an enemy out of malice and spleene, shall cast any thing as a matter of scandall upon him, that will make his heart shake within him,
Nay, if an enemy out of malice and spleen, shall cast any thing as a matter of scandal upon him, that will make his heart shake within him,
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and hee begins to consider, whether such an action bee warrantable, yea or no; and he thinkes with himself, Such a man dares not doe it;
and he begins to Consider, whither such an actium be warrantable, yea or no; and he thinks with himself, Such a man dares not do it;
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if it bee sinne, why should not I reforme it as well as another? and if it be not sin,
if it be sin, why should not I reform it as well as Another? and if it be not since,
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why should hee abridge himselfe of that liberty which is lawfull? and the soule is never quieted till it is throughly informed what is good and may bee performed,
why should he abridge himself of that liberty which is lawful? and the soul is never quieted till it is thoroughly informed what is good and may be performed,
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and what is evill and must bee abandoned. What I know not, Iob 6.24. teach thou mee, (saith Iob ) and I will hold my tongue.
and what is evil and must be abandoned. What I know not, Job 6.24. teach thou me, (Says Job) and I will hold my tongue.
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Hee doth not quarrell with the man that counsels him, or wrangle with the man that adviseth him;
He does not quarrel with the man that Counsels him, or wrangle with the man that adviseth him;
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but teach thou mee, and I will heare readily: If I have done iniquity I will doe so no more.
but teach thou me, and I will hear readily: If I have done iniquity I will do so no more.
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Hee is willing to understand of any failing, and will not put off a godly reproofe with matter of scorne, saying, I know as well as you, let every tubbe stand upon his owne bottome, and the like.
He is willing to understand of any failing, and will not put off a godly reproof with matter of scorn, saying, I know as well as you, let every tub stand upon his own bottom, and the like.
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A gracious heart is suspicious of himselfe, and seekes direction from God, that hee may more clearly perceive his miscariages, and avoid them.
A gracious heart is suspicious of himself, and seeks direction from God, that he may more clearly perceive his miscarriages, and avoid them.
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He lookes up to heaven, and saith, Lord, thou know'st the secrets of my heart, let me know it too;
He looks up to heaven, and Says, Lord, thou Knowest the secrets of my heart, let me know it too;
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thou knowest the winding of the soule of man, let mee understand the frame of my owne spirit, that I may not sinne against thee.
thou Knowest the winding of the soul of man, let me understand the frame of my own Spirit, that I may not sin against thee.
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2 In the second place thou must begge of God a submissive minde to his will,
2 In the second place thou must beg of God a submissive mind to his will,
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so as to sit downe convinced, and yeeld quietly to the authority of the power of the truth.
so as to fit down convinced, and yield quietly to the Authority of the power of the truth.
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A gracious heart will not invent tricks to defeate the Word of Life, when it is evidently and plainely brought home to the conscience:
A gracious heart will not invent tricks to defeat the Word of Life, when it is evidently and plainly brought home to the conscience:
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Happily it may a little quarrel at the first, but when he sees the Reasons are sound, and Scriptures undenyable;
Happily it may a little quarrel At the First, but when he sees the Reasons Are found, and Scriptures undeniable;
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when it sees that it cannot answere the argument, it will bee content to bee framed thereunto.
when it sees that it cannot answer the argument, it will be content to be framed thereunto.
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When the Lord came to schoole Iob, and had informed him of his own Majesty and excellency, together with his vilenesse and misery;
When the Lord Come to school Job, and had informed him of his own Majesty and excellency, together with his vileness and misery;
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he presently yeeld up the Bucklers, saying, Once have I spoken, but I will hold my peace;
he presently yield up the Bucklers, saying, Once have I spoken, but I will hold my peace;
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yea, twice, but I will proceed no further. As who should say, I have spoken foolishly, but I will say it no more.yea, twice, but I will proceed no further. As who should say, I have spoken foolishly, but I will say it no more.
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Famous is that example of the Canaanitish woman: when Christ was hot upon her, and said, shee was a dogge; Truth Lord, saith shee, but the dogges may eate of the crummes that fall from their Masters table:
Famous is that Exampl of the Canaanitish woman: when christ was hight upon her, and said, she was a dog; Truth Lord, Says she, but the Dogs may eat of the crumbs that fallen from their Masters table:
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As who should say, I confesse I am as bad as thou speakest;
As who should say, I confess I am as bad as thou Speakest;
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I deny not what I am, I am a dogg, I yeeld it, yet the dogges may lie under the table;
I deny not what I am, I am a dog, I yield it, yet the Dogs may lie under the table;
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that is all I crave and aske, that I may but lie under the table, for a crumme of mercy.
that is all I crave and ask, that I may but lie under the table, for a crumb of mercy.
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You know how it was with Peter, when hee denyed our Saviour, hee wrangles it out,
You know how it was with Peter, when he denied our Saviour, he wrangles it out,
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and thinks to colour the matter, but the very looke of Christ made him goe out and weepe bitterly:
and thinks to colour the matter, but the very look of christ made him go out and weep bitterly:
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So a gracious soule rejects no light to discover his wayes, he doth not winke with the eye,
So a gracious soul rejects no Light to discover his ways, he does not wink with the eye,
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and stoppe the eare, or gainsay the truth, but easily submits to every good word of God.
and stop the ear, or gainsay the truth, but Easily submits to every good word of God.
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Thirdly, addresse thy selfe to reforme what ever is amisse;
Thirdly, address thy self to reform what ever is amiss;
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doe thy uttermost endeavour to amend the evill committed, and performe this good duties thou hast formerly omitted;
do thy uttermost endeavour to amend the evil committed, and perform this good duties thou hast formerly omitted;
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doe what thou canst in the particular, and labour for ability from Christ, to doe that, which of thy selfe thou art not able.
do what thou Canst in the particular, and labour for ability from christ, to do that, which of thy self thou art not able.
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It was a hard taske which God enjoyned Abraham, to sacrifice his beloved and darling Isaack, yet when the thing appeared plaine to be Gods command,
It was a hard task which God enjoined Abraham, to sacrifice his Beloved and darling Isaac, yet when the thing appeared plain to be God's command,
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though it were never so hard; there is no resisting it:
though it were never so hard; there is no resisting it:
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Abraham therefore rose betimes in the morning, and hee and the child went immediately to discharge his duty;Abraham Therefore rose betimes in the morning, and he and the child went immediately to discharge his duty;
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he prevents all occasions that might hinder him, his wife was not acquainted with it, and his servants knew nothing of the matter.
he prevents all occasions that might hinder him, his wife was not acquainted with it, and his Servants knew nothing of the matter.
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So if a man be the son of faithfull Abraham, whatsoever the Lord enjoynes, though it be the killing of a darling secret beloved lust,
So if a man be the son of faithful Abraham, whatsoever the Lord enjoins, though it be the killing of a darling secret Beloved lust,
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if the Lord say it must bee done, this sin must be avoided, this course must be amended, bee it never so profitable and full of content;
if the Lord say it must be done, this since must be avoided, this course must be amended, be it never so profitable and full of content;
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the soule of a gracious man will rise early in the morning; that is, he wil forthwith set upon the means to accomplish the same. As for instance.
the soul of a gracious man will rise early in the morning; that is, he will forthwith Set upon the means to accomplish the same. As for instance.
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Let this be the case that comes to the scanning of a poore ignorant Christian:
Let this be the case that comes to the scanning of a poor ignorant Christian:
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Imagine the Lord informes him, and his conscience perswades him, that hee must pray in his Family: Now happily a poore soule at the first is not able to pray, his understanding is weake,
Imagine the Lord informs him, and his conscience persuades him, that he must pray in his Family: Now happily a poor soul At the First is not able to pray, his understanding is weak,
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and his abilities meane, hee cannot of himself frame a prayer to God;
and his abilities mean, he cannot of himself frame a prayer to God;
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yet hee will set upon the duty, he will take the booke, and reade a prayer,
yet he will Set upon the duty, he will take the book, and read a prayer,
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though hee cannot conceive a prayer, being a novice and a young Christian; yet hee will use the stilts till he get his legs;
though he cannot conceive a prayer, being a novice and a young Christian; yet he will use the stilts till he get his legs;
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follow him home to his closet, and you shall finde him bemoane his basenesse, and hee prayes that hee may pray, he beseecheth the Lord hee may know what to aske, that he may see his sins and confesse them;
follow him home to his closet, and you shall find him bemoan his baseness, and he prays that he may pray, he Beseecheth the Lord he may know what to ask, that he may see his Sins and confess them;
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he will begge for the Spirit, that hee may bee able to cry Abba, Father. I beseech you remember this one thing;
he will beg for the Spirit, that he may be able to cry Abba, Father. I beseech you Remember this one thing;
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it is a marvellous distemper in many people, that say, I confesse such courses ought to be avoyded, the Word forbids it,
it is a marvellous distemper in many people, that say, I confess such courses ought to be avoided, the Word forbids it,
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and my conscience goeth against it;
and my conscience Goes against it;
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but what shall I doe, I cannot set to the worke, I shall never overcome it;
but what shall I do, I cannot Set to the work, I shall never overcome it;
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why then lay all religion aside, for how can it stand with sincerity of heart, that I should bee informed and convinced, that the Lord requires a service at my hands,
why then lay all Religion aside, for how can it stand with sincerity of heart, that I should be informed and convinced, that the Lord requires a service At my hands,
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and I yet never set upon the performance thereof. I deny not, but a good Christian may be unable to doe as hee ought,
and I yet never Set upon the performance thereof. I deny not, but a good Christian may be unable to do as he ought,
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but he will strive to doe what God requires.
but he will strive to do what God requires.
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Alas, saith the Gallant, I confesse the fashions are fooleries, and it is a madnesse to follow every vanity;
Alas, Says the Gallant, I confess the fashions Are fooleries, and it is a madness to follow every vanity;
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but what should I doe, a man had as good bee out of the world, as out of the fashion?
but what should I do, a man had as good be out of the world, as out of the fashion?
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Fashion not your selves after the world, saith the Text. But I know not how to get out of it, saith the gallant, The custome is so usuall, that I cannot leave it. Fashion not your selves After the world, Says the Text. But I know not how to get out of it, Says the gallant, The custom is so usual, that I cannot leave it.
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Doest thou know a duty, and is thy heart perswaded of it, and yet wilt thou not submit to it? Where is grace now? in thy soule? Certainly thou art still in the gall of bitternesse;
Dost thou know a duty, and is thy heart persuaded of it, and yet wilt thou not submit to it? Where is grace now? in thy soul? Certainly thou art still in the Gall of bitterness;
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even reason and common civility wil make a man reforme some things; me thinkes grace should prevaile much more.
even reason and Common civility will make a man reform Some things; me thinks grace should prevail much more.
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If a man will not part with a lock, with a feather, a fashion, a foolery for Christ,
If a man will not part with a lock, with a feather, a fashion, a foolery for christ,
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how will hee lose his credit, liberty, and life for him? how can hee leave all sinne, that will not part with the shadow and appearance, the haire and nayle of sinne?
how will he loose his credit, liberty, and life for him? how can he leave all sin, that will not part with the shadow and appearance, the hair and nail of sin?
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Fourthly, a gracious heart is content to take up the hardest means, the sharpest medicines that God hath appointed for the killing and slaying of his corruptions.
Fourthly, a gracious heart is content to take up the Hardest means, the Sharpest medicines that God hath appointed for the killing and slaying of his corruptions.
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If there bee any weapon in the world more keene than other for wounding of his lusts, the soule gladly imbraces the same, that reformation may bee made.
If there be any weapon in the world more keen than other for wounding of his Lustiest, the soul gladly embraces the same, that Reformation may be made.
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Take an arme or a legge that hath the Gangrene, (the nature of which disease is to infect & spread over the whole man,) when the Chirurgeon comes and tels the patient, Either you must lose your legge, or your life;
Take an arm or a leg that hath the Gangrene, (the nature of which disease is to infect & spread over the Whole man,) when the Chirurgeon comes and tells the patient, Either you must loose your leg, or your life;
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you must have your arme cut off, or else bee cut off your selfe; one of the two must speedily bee done:
you must have your arm Cut off, or Else be Cut off your self; one of the two must speedily be done:
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If the patient say, I will rather abide the worst, than part with a limbe, every man will conclude he cannot live long:
If the patient say, I will rather abide the worst, than part with a limb, every man will conclude he cannot live long:
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If hee did purpose to maintaine life, sure hee he would part with that which takes away life?
If he did purpose to maintain life, sure he he would part with that which Takes away life?
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So is it here with some kinde of baser sinnes, I meane grosse and notorious crimes, which are scandalously vile, there is no way to bee ridd of these, without some corrosive bee applyed;
So is it Here with Some kind of baser Sins, I mean gross and notorious crimes, which Are scandalously vile, there is no Way to be rid of these, without Some corrosive bee applied;
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the soule will never be separated from them, unlesse some bitter Pill be taken, which if a man refuse to use, it is an evident signe, hee hath no purpose to part with his sinne.
the soul will never be separated from them, unless Some bitter Pill be taken, which if a man refuse to use, it is an evident Signen, he hath no purpose to part with his sin.
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Suppose a man hath got an estate by theevery, and cozenage, and the like, when the Word of God comes home to his conscience,
Suppose a man hath god an estate by thievery, and cozenage, and the like, when the Word of God comes home to his conscience,
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and tels him, he must make satisfaction, or bee damned:
and tells him, he must make satisfaction, or be damned:
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This man may bee dejected in spirit, and bemoan himselfe with teares, but that will not serve the turne; nothing will cure but satisfaction;
This man may be dejected in Spirit, and bemoan himself with tears, but that will not serve the turn; nothing will cure but satisfaction;
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peace will not be attained without restitution: this is the Gangrene that must bee cut off.
peace will not be attained without restitution: this is the Gangrene that must be Cut off.
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Happily hee will say, most of his estate hath come in this way, and if I should restore all that I have unjustly gained, I should die a beggar.
Happily he will say, most of his estate hath come in this Way, and if I should restore all that I have unjustly gained, I should die a beggar.
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Let me ask thee but this question, What will it profit a man to get the whole world and lose his owne soule? Is it not better to die in a poore estate,
Let me ask thee but this question, What will it profit a man to get the Whole world and loose his own soul? Is it not better to die in a poor estate,
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than in a sinfull estate? To depart a good man, than a rich man?
than in a sinful estate? To depart a good man, than a rich man?
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Againe, suppose a man lives in the bosome of the Church, and be a great Professor,
Again, suppose a man lives in the bosom of the Church, and be a great Professor,
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and yet hath beene seen openly drunk, or is knowne to have cōmitted adultery;
and yet hath been seen openly drunk, or is known to have committed adultery;
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there is no cure for this man now, but he must satisfie the congregation, (the Church of God) which hath beene dishonoured and discredited by his sinne:
there is no cure for this man now, but he must satisfy the congregation, (the Church of God) which hath been dishonoured and discredited by his sin:
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let him fast and pray, and weepe in secret never so much, I cannot see how this mans conscience can be quieted,
let him fast and pray, and weep in secret never so much, I cannot see how this men conscience can be quieted,
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unlesse he make publike satisfaction, as his offence was publike. But to proceed.
unless he make public satisfaction, as his offence was public. But to proceed.
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5. A sincere Christian wisheth and welcomes those truths that are most powerfull to prevaile with his sinnes, and most likely for the subduing of his corruptions;
5. A sincere Christian wishes and welcomes those truths that Are most powerful to prevail with his Sins, and most likely for the subduing of his corruptions;
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when he cannot doe what hee would, and master his sinnes as hee desires, hee wisheth, Oh that the Lord would send some truth, that might plucke these corruptions out of my heart? and that word is most pleasing to him, that is most effectuall this way.
when he cannot do what he would, and master his Sins as he Desires, he wishes, O that the Lord would send Some truth, that might pluck these corruptions out of my heart? and that word is most pleasing to him, that is most effectual this Way.
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The soule makes its moane to God, and complains as David did, Yee are too hard for mee yee sonnes of Zerviah.
The soul makes its moan to God, and complains as David did, Ye Are too hard for me ye Sons of Zeruiah.
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O Lord, these corruptions sticke so close, they are too mighty for mee, I am not able to master them;
Oh Lord, these corruptions stick so close, they Are too mighty for me, I am not able to master them;
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take thou away the inquity of thy servant, free my soule from the dominion of these lusts, teare them from mee, doe what thou wilt with mee, onely slay this corruption in thy servant.
take thou away the Iniquity of thy servant, free my soul from the dominion of these Lustiest, tear them from me, do what thou wilt with me, only slay this corruption in thy servant.
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Thus a gracious heart seekes nothing so much as the death of sinne, that there might be a new nature, and through-change wrought in him;
Thus a gracious heart seeks nothing so much as the death of sin, that there might be a new nature, and through-change wrought in him;
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therefore hee argues thus, Lord, thou hast said that thou wilt take away the heart of stone, thou hast promised to subdue a stubborne spirit,
Therefore he argues thus, Lord, thou hast said that thou wilt take away the heart of stone, thou hast promised to subdue a stubborn Spirit,
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and master a malicious vaine minde, I beseech thee let it be according to thy good Word; take away these distempers;
and master a malicious vain mind, I beseech thee let it be according to thy good Word; take away these distempers;
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as thou art faithfull, say Amen to the desires of thy servant, and help me against my strong corruptions.
as thou art faithful, say Amen to the Desires of thy servant, and help me against my strong corruptions.
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When the truth of Christ layes battery against a good mans heart, the soule willingly lies under the blow,
When the truth of christ lays battery against a good men heart, the soul willingly lies under the blow,
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and closeth with the rebuke, saying more of the Lord, there againe good Lord.
and closeth with the rebuke, saying more of the Lord, there again good Lord.
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A man that is troubled with the tooth-ach, when the Tooth-drawer comes to apply his Instrument,
A man that is troubled with the toothache, when the Toothdrawer comes to apply his Instrument,
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and hee findes hee hath hold of him, he saith, that is it, pull it out, leave nothing behinde:
and he finds he hath hold of him, he Says, that is it, pull it out, leave nothing behind:
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So when the soule is under the power of some violent lust, when the Word comes home to the conscience,
So when the soul is under the power of Some violent lust, when the Word comes home to the conscience,
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and meets with that distemper, the soule saith, Lord, pull it out all, that I may never see that pride more, nor that covetousnesse more;
and meets with that distemper, the soul Says, Lord, pull it out all, that I may never see that pride more, nor that covetousness more;
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leave not a stumpe remaining Lord, but free me wholly from this vile accursed condition.
leave not a stump remaining Lord, but free me wholly from this vile accursed condition.
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It is a fine passage, Zach. 13. one meetes him, and askes him, Where hadst thou that wound? It was wounded in the house of my friend, saith hee;
It is a fine passage, Zach 13. one meets him, and asks him, Where Hadst thou that wound? It was wounded in the house of my friend, Says he;
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the messenger of God spake friendly to me, he wounded my heart fully, I saw the coare comming out;
the Messenger of God spoke friendly to me, he wounded my heart Fully, I saw the Coare coming out;
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and this is a speciall meanes of divorcing the heart from sinne, when it closeth with such truths as tend to the awaking of it. But this is not all.
and this is a special means of divorcing the heart from sin, when it closeth with such truths as tend to the awaking of it. But this is not all.
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6. For as the soule wisheth and welcomes such powerfull truths, so is it restlesse till GOD be pleased to worke this, till it see every corruption,
6. For as the soul wishes and welcomes such powerful truths, so is it restless till GOD be pleased to work this, till it see every corruption,
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and the frame of every sinne tottered.
and the frame of every sin tottered.
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It is restlesly looking and waiting upon God, Oh when shall this once be? Such a mans heart is broken, such a wretched liver is reclaimed,
It is restlessly looking and waiting upon God, O when shall this once be? Such a men heart is broken, such a wretched liver is reclaimed,
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and such a proud spirit is brought low; Lord, will nothing prevaile with me?
and such a proud Spirit is brought low; Lord, will nothing prevail with me?
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The Irish-man being malicious and fearfull, never thinkes his enemy killed, till he hath cut off his head, he will bee sure to leave him past all hope of recovery:
The Irish-man being malicious and fearful, never thinks his enemy killed, till he hath Cut off his head, he will be sure to leave him passed all hope of recovery:
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So a gracious heart never thinkes sinne mastered, till it see the very life and blood of his corruptions removed, till it see the strēgth and power of sinne subdued more or lesse within him.
So a gracious heart never thinks sin mastered, till it see the very life and blood of his corruptions removed, till it see the strength and power of sin subdued more or less within him.
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Therefore it is, that the Apostle cries out, O wretchedmā that I am, who shall deliver me from this body of death? Marke the waight of his complaint;
Therefore it is, that the Apostle cries out, Oh wretchedman that I am, who shall deliver me from this body of death? Mark the weight of his complaint;
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he doth not say, who shal deliver me from this action of sinne, but who shall deliver me from this body of sinne? There is a body of pride, there is a body covetousnesse, and a body of anger, which cleaves unto us.
he does not say, who shall deliver me from this actium of sin, but who shall deliver me from this body of sin? There is a body of pride, there is a body covetousness, and a body of anger, which cleaves unto us.
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Now a gracious heart is not content to be delivered from a tongue of pride, haughty speeches,
Now a gracious heart is not content to be Delivered from a tongue of pride, haughty Speeches,
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and the like, but Lord free mee from the body of pride and selfelove, from the frame and bent of this distempered spirit.
and the like, but Lord free me from the body of pride and Self-love, from the frame and bent of this distempered Spirit.
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7. Lastly, as the soule welcomes the truth that it may worke, and is restlesse before it doe work;
7. Lastly, as the soul welcomes the truth that it may work, and is restless before it do work;
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so it is content that the Lord should bee pleased to worke upon sinne, and subdue it, upon the hardest termes in the world.
so it is content that the Lord should be pleased to work upon sin, and subdue it, upon the Hardest terms in the world.
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I remember the speech of a wise man, having a cause in law, that was like to bee out-bidden;
I Remember the speech of a wise man, having a cause in law, that was like to be out-bidden;
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hee comes to his Lawyer, and asks, May such a thing be done? who answered, the thing may be accomplished, it is possible;
he comes to his Lawyer, and asks, May such a thing be done? who answered, the thing may be accomplished, it is possible;
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why then said he, let me have it done, what ever it costs me:
why then said he, let me have it done, what ever it costs me:
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So say thou, Lord, though I had as much pride as the devill, I may bee humbled;
So say thou, Lord, though I had as much pride as the Devil, I may be humbled;
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though I bee over-spred with sin, as with a leprosie, I may bee purged from my filthinesse.
though I be overspread with since, as with a leprosy, I may be purged from my filthiness.
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It may be done, Lord, let it be done, what ever it cost me.
It may be done, Lord, let it be done, what ever it cost me.
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If a man be covetous, and if nothing but beggery will loose his heart from the world;
If a man be covetous, and if nothing but beggary will lose his heart from the world;
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he ought to pray for a low estate, and contentednesse with his condition. If a man be unable to subdue the pride of his spirit;
he ought to pray for a low estate, and contentedness with his condition. If a man be unable to subdue the pride of his Spirit;
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there is no other way (sometime) to cure a man of this Timpany, but with a desperate extremity;
there is no other Way (sometime) to cure a man of this Timpany, but with a desperate extremity;
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there is no way to cure a proud heart, but to blow upon its excellencies, and lay all its honour in the dust.
there is no Way to cure a proud heart, but to blow upon its excellencies, and lay all its honour in the dust.
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This is harsh, yet a gracious heart is content, though it bee never so sharpe, and cost never so deare;
This is harsh, yet a gracious heart is content, though it be never so sharp, and cost never so deer;
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though I bee the off-scouring of the world, slighted and trampled upon by every one,
though I be the offscouring of the world, slighted and trampled upon by every one,
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though I lie in the dust all my dayes, and goe to the bottomelesse pit for the while;
though I lie in the dust all my days, and go to the bottomless pit for the while;
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I care not, any thing rather than a proud heart.
I care not, any thing rather than a proud heart.
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Though I lose my parts and abilities, & am never so much loaden with disgraces, free me from a lofty spirit, and I care not.
Though I loose my parts and abilities, & am never so much loaded with disgraces, free me from a lofty Spirit, and I care not.
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This man now meanes in good earnest to part with his corruptions.
This man now means in good earnest to part with his corruptions.
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But what shall wee thinke of those, that are content rather to part with their blood and lives,
But what shall we think of those, that Are content rather to part with their blood and lives,
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than with their base corruptions? I mean the prophane wretches of this age, that are so sarre from being divorced from their sins, that they are not willing to heare thereof,
than with their base corruptions? I mean the profane wretches of this age, that Are so sarre from being divorced from their Sins, that they Are not willing to hear thereof,
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or to have the Minister meddle therewith; they will not endure the least reproofe to come neare them, or touch them;
or to have the Minister meddle therewith; they will not endure the least reproof to come near them, or touch them;
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no meanes can prevaile to tear their distempers from their soules;
no means can prevail to tear their distempers from their Souls;
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to plucke the cup from the drunkard, or the pleasure from the Adulterer, or greedinesse of gaine, from the covetous worldling,
to pluck the cup from the drunkard, or the pleasure from the Adulterer, or greediness of gain, from the covetous worldling,
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but upon the opposition to their lusts, they are up in armes presently.
but upon the opposition to their Lustiest, they Are up in arms presently.
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A man must beware how hee meddles with these things, they will take away a mans credit,
A man must beware how he meddles with these things, they will take away a men credit,
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and his life many times, rather than they will suffer their corruptions to be removed by the power of the Word.
and his life many times, rather than they will suffer their corruptions to be removed by the power of the Word.
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Iohn Baptist must rather lose his head, than Herod his incestuous adultery; Nay, the league betweene these men and their lusts, is so firme, that they will not heare of any breach.John Baptist must rather loose his head, than Herod his incestuous adultery; Nay, the league between these men and their Lustiest, is so firm, that they will not hear of any breach.
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When the Prophet came early and late admonishing the people, This is the good way, Ier. 18.12. walke in it;
When the Prophet Come early and late admonishing the people, This is the good Way, Jeremiah 18.12. walk in it;
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marke how they resolve, We will walke in our owne wayes, and follow our owne devices;
mark how they resolve, We will walk in our own ways, and follow our own devices;
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and as they resolved so they did;
and as they resolved so they did;
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for when he enformed them of their wicked courses, and would have pluckt away their beloved corruptiōs, They tooke hold upon their deceits, saith the Text; the phrase is strange.
for when he informed them of their wicked courses, and would have plucked away their Beloved corruptions, They took hold upon their Deceits, Says the Text; the phrase is strange.
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Here is all the quarrell in the world betweene Gods faithfull Ministers and the people;
Here is all the quarrel in the world between God's faithful Ministers and the people;
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we come to pluck away your sinnes, wee would pull downe a proud heart, and subdue an unclean lascivious spirit, but you take hold of your lusts, you cling unto pride,
we come to pluck away your Sins, we would pull down a proud heart, and subdue an unclean lascivious Spirit, but you take hold of your Lustiest, you cling unto pride,
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and will not part with it; you nourish malice and hypocrisic in your soules, in despight of God and his Ministers,
and will not part with it; you nourish malice and hypocrisic in your Souls, in despite of God and his Ministers,
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and all admonitions and directions whatsoever.
and all admonitions and directions whatsoever.
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Look as the Philistines dealt with the Arke, so these carnall wretches deale with the Word of God,
Look as the philistines dealt with the Ark, so these carnal wretches deal with the Word of God,
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when it comes to take away their distempers.
when it comes to take away their distempers.
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When the people of Israel brought the Arke of GOD into the Campe, they began to bee amazed,
When the people of Israel brought the Ark of GOD into the Camp, they began to be amazed,
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and said, There was never such a thing heard of; therfore streng then your hands, Oh Philistines, lest wee become servants to the Hebrewes.
and said, There was never such a thing herd of; Therefore streng then your hands, O philistines, lest we become Servants to the Hebrews.
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The Arke was a type of Christ;
The Ark was a type of christ;
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if they would have beene ruled by Christ, and received him, they might have beene happy creatures;
if they would have been ruled by christ, and received him, they might have been happy creatures;
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but when the Arke comes to take away their sinnes, presently they rebell and joyne hand in hand against him.
but when the Ark comes to take away their Sins, presently they rebel and join hand in hand against him.
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So it is with naughty deceitfull persons, they crowd all together when the Word of God comes close,
So it is with naughty deceitful Persons, they crowd all together when the Word of God comes close,
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and the Ministry of of the Gospell is keene, and searcheth;
and the Ministry of of the Gospel is keen, and Searches;
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when a man doth not hover in generals, supposing one may be a Christian, and a prophane swearing lying person,
when a man does not hover in generals, supposing one may be a Christian, and a profane swearing lying person,
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but pluckes away every corruption, and cryes downe every lust, then they arme themselves, and Philistine - like, bend their heads and hands together to overthrow that Word which crosseth their wickednes.
but plucks away every corruption, and cries down every lust, then they arm themselves, and Philistine - like, bend their Heads and hands together to overthrow that Word which Crosseth their wickedness.
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The resolution of these men is that of Ruth, and Naomi, nothing but death shall part us.
The resolution of these men is that of Ruth, and Naomi, nothing but death shall part us.
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The contentious man will part with his estate rather than with his brangling; so the covetous person bids adieu to conscience, that hee may keepe his gold;
The contentious man will part with his estate rather than with his brangling; so the covetous person bids adieu to conscience, that he may keep his gold;
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there is no dividing of them and their lusts.
there is no dividing of them and their Lustiest.
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Well, if you will live in your sinnes here, expect to be damned with them hereafter.
Well, if you will live in your Sins Here, expect to be damned with them hereafter.
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Some indeed will speak against their sinnes, and confesse they doe evill, and resolve to reforme all,
some indeed will speak against their Sins, and confess they do evil, and resolve to reform all,
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but how cold and faint are they in the worke, ever and anon hankering after their distempers;
but how cold and faint Are they in the work, ever and anon hankering After their distempers;
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they have some secret haunts of heart, which they still nourish; they will desist a little, but will not leave their corruptions;
they have Some secret haunts of heart, which they still nourish; they will desist a little, but will not leave their corruptions;
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they cannot endure to heare of an everlasting devorce betweene sinne and their soules.
they cannot endure to hear of an everlasting divorce between sin and their Souls.
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Though sometimes the Word overpower him, & Conscience aweth him, that he dare not bee with his lusts;
Though sometime the Word overpower him, & Conscience aweth him, that he Dare not be with his Lustiest;
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yet he will meet them as occasion serves, and maintaine the old league and friendship stil. As it is with servants in a family, that intend marriage privately,
yet he will meet them as occasion serves, and maintain the old league and friendship stil. As it is with Servants in a family, that intend marriage privately,
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though their master separate them, and put them out of the house, that they cannot dwell together,
though their master separate them, and put them out of the house, that they cannot dwell together,
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yet they will meet and conferre one with another sometimes.
yet they will meet and confer one with Another sometime.
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So many that are tender over some old darling lust, as privy pride, secret selfe-love, earthly mindednesse, or the like;
So many that Are tender over Some old darling lust, as privy pride, secret Self-love, earthly Mindedness, or the like;
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hee is not able to part wholly with these, but if reason force him, and conscience presse him,
he is not able to part wholly with these, but if reason force him, and conscience press him,
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and of necessity hee must part with his profit and pleasure;
and of necessity he must part with his profit and pleasure;
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then with a sad heart hee layes them awhile aside, and saith, Away you must, I must cozen no more, nor overreach no more:
then with a sad heart he lays them awhile aside, and Says, Away you must, I must cozen no more, nor overreach no more:
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but though he frownes thus, and puts them from under his wings for the present,
but though he frowns thus, and puts them from under his wings for the present,
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yet hee will not endure them long out of his sight, they shall not goe farre,
yet he will not endure them long out of his sighed, they shall not go Far,
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but hee must heare of them now and then, and see them againe, whatever comes of it.
but he must hear of them now and then, and see them again, whatever comes of it.
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When Pharaoh was battered by the hand of God, and one judgement after another pursued him, in so much that hee could not beare it out;
When Pharaoh was battered by the hand of God, and one judgement After Another pursued him, in so much that he could not bear it out;
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he was content at last to let the Children of Israel goe, but goe not farre, saith hee:
he was content At last to let the Children of Israel go, but go not Far, Says he:
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so say many in the world, Sinne, you and I must part, pleasure and liberty I must needs leave you, but goe not farre;
so say many in the world, Sin, you and I must part, pleasure and liberty I must needs leave you, but go not Far;
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in the meane time let me heare from you as occasion serves. Thus miserably doe men beguile their owne soules.
in the mean time let me hear from you as occasion serves. Thus miserably doe men beguile their own Souls.
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They will not deale throughly, they will not deale keenly with their corruptions, they doe but dally, never intending that a totall separation should be made,
They will not deal thoroughly, they will not deal keenly with their corruptions, they do but dally, never intending that a total separation should be made,
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but onely some moderation, or some connivence at sin, though hee layeth some kinde of punishment upon it,
but only Some moderation, or Some connivance At since, though he Layeth Some kind of punishment upon it,
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and snibb his corruption, yet hee will not kill it;
and snibb his corruption, yet he will not kill it;
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he threatens his evils, and strikes them in some measure, but labors not to abandon them utterly,
he threatens his evils, and strikes them in Some measure, but labors not to abandon them utterly,
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so as never to have more society with them.
so as never to have more society with them.
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You shall commonly heare these men complaine of too hot preaching, there is a reason in all things;
You shall commonly hear these men complain of too hight preaching, there is a reason in all things;
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Oh, they are afraid lest sinne should bee smitten too hard, and the devill tormented too much;
O, they Are afraid lest sin should be smitten too hard, and the Devil tormented too much;
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you shall hardly heare of a good heart, that is sensible of sinne, and his soule is tyred with it,
you shall hardly hear of a good heart, that is sensible of sin, and his soul is tired with it,
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but he saith, More of that, Lord, and yet more sharply;
but he Says, More of that, Lord, and yet more sharply;
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I am afraid the Word will not come home, and the Minister will not meet with my lusts, nor pluck away my corruptions.
I am afraid the Word will not come home, and the Minister will not meet with my Lustiest, nor pluck away my corruptions.
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When Absolom rebelled against David, hee gave this charge, Deale kindly with the young man for my sake;
When Absalom rebelled against David, he gave this charge, Deal kindly with the young man for my sake;
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as who should say, Hee must bee suppressed I grant it, hee must bee subdued I deny not;
as who should say, He must be suppressed I grant it, he must be subdued I deny not;
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but slay him not, doe not kill him by any meanes: so men deale with their pride and covetousnesse, loth they are to destroy them quite,
but slay him not, do not kill him by any means: so men deal with their pride and covetousness, loath they Are to destroy them quite,
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because they cannot live without them; I hope a man may dally, though not commit adultery;
Because they cannot live without them; I hope a man may dally, though not commit adultery;
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I hope a man may pot it, though not bee drunke. I beseech you take notice what God commandeth;
I hope a man may pot it, though not be drunk. I beseech you take notice what God commands;
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If thy brother or thy friend, which thou lovest as thy owne soule, shall intice thee to Idolatry, thou shalt not pity him, but kill him. If thy brother or thy friend, which thou Lovest as thy own soul, shall entice thee to Idolatry, thou shalt not pity him, but kill him.
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This is the frame of a gracious heart indeed, he is not content to have his corruptions onely touched at, a word or two and away,
This is the frame of a gracious heart indeed, he is not content to have his corruptions only touched At, a word or two and away,
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but he wil shew no mercy to them;
but he will show no mercy to them;
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he will not spare his pride or earthly mindednesse, but desires to see the death of all sin.
he will not spare his pride or earthly Mindedness, but Desires to see the death of all since.
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Brethren, dwell in your meditations a while upon these things, and knocke at one anothers doores:
Brothers, dwell in your meditations a while upon these things, and knock At one another's doors:
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Aske your owne hearts, whether sinne be a burthen to you. Am I content to part with my bosome delight, my darling corruption;
Ask your own hearts, whither sin be a burden to you. Am I content to part with my bosom delight, my darling corruption;
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am I content to yeeld up my whole man to GOD, to serve him chearfully, singly,
am I content to yield up my Whole man to GOD, to serve him cheerfully, singly,
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and constantly throughout my course? If so, goe home in peace, and the GOD of heaven goe with thee;
and constantly throughout my course? If so, go home in peace, and the GOD of heaven go with thee;
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if there be a Saint in heaven, thou art one.
if there be a Saint in heaven, thou art one.
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But if I leave my sins, what shall become of my riches and honours? all pleasure and contentment must then depart from me.
But if I leave my Sins, what shall become of my riches and honours? all pleasure and contentment must then depart from me.
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Oh no, you shall not lose your comforts, but exchange them for better, what profit is it to bee proud and dogged, O no, you shall not loose your comforts, but exchange them for better, what profit is it to be proud and dogged,
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and snarling at Gods truth? what advantageth it to cheat, and use indirect courses? these are all but lying vanities, wee catch at the shadow and lose the substance:
and snarling At God's truth? what advantageth it to cheat, and use indirect courses? these Are all but lying vanities, we catch At the shadow and loose the substance:
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What are riches without grace? there is a woe in all that wealth, and poyson in all that prosperity;
What Are riches without grace? there is a woe in all that wealth, and poison in all that Prosperity;
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the best things here are but temporary and mutable; who would part with an eternall inheritance, that fadeth not away, for them?
the best things Here Are but temporary and mutable; who would part with an Eternal inheritance, that fades not away, for them?
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What is it to enjoy the creature for a season, and be deprived of the Creator for ever? You lose nothing by imbracing Christ,
What is it to enjoy the creature for a season, and be deprived of the Creator for ever? You loose nothing by embracing christ,
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but rubbish and filth that defiles and oppresseth you:
but rubbish and filth that defiles and Oppresses you:
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Hee that leaves father, or mother, or houses, or lands for my sake (saith Christ) shall have a hundred fold here, and everlasting happinesse hereafter. He that leaves father, or mother, or houses, or Lands for my sake (Says christ) shall have a hundred fold Here, and everlasting happiness hereafter.
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The purchase you see is propounded, therefore bring out every sinne and iniquity, produce every lust and wickednesse that lodges within you,
The purchase you see is propounded, Therefore bring out every sin and iniquity, produce every lust and wickedness that lodges within you,
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and lay them downe at Christs feet;
and lay them down At Christ feet;
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be content to part with all, that you may enjoy him that is more than all;
be content to part with all, that you may enjoy him that is more than all;
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who would not leave a sinne for a Saviour, exchange darknesse for light, or part with an empty contentment to be satisfied with the true never-fading good? But if profit cannot prevaile with you, let danger force you hereunto, know, there is a great misery in the neglect hereof;
who would not leave a sin for a Saviour, exchange darkness for Light, or part with an empty contentment to be satisfied with the true never-fading good? But if profit cannot prevail with you, let danger force you hereunto, know, there is a great misery in the neglect hereof;
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if you will not have GOD take away your sinnes, the truth is, God will take away his grace and holy Spirit from you, if you ever had it:
if you will not have GOD take away your Sins, the truth is, God will take away his grace and holy Spirit from you, if you ever had it:
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Nay, you shall never have it upon these termes.
Nay, you shall never have it upon these terms.
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Was there ever a man such a baby in nature, that hee would not part with the wound that will kill him? Was ever any man so foolish, that hee would not let the Physitian purge him,
Was there ever a man such a baby in nature, that he would not part with the wound that will kill him? Was ever any man so foolish, that he would not let the physician purge him,
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when hee was sure to recover upon it? Consider it seriously, you must either take part with sinne, or with your souls;
when he was sure to recover upon it? Consider it seriously, you must either take part with sin, or with your Souls;
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either suffer God to deprive you of your lusts, or deprive you of heaven:
either suffer God to deprive you of your Lustiest, or deprive you of heaven:
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Thou art a God that lovest not wickedness (saith David: ) If you will have sin dwell in your hearts, God will not dwell with you, nor you with him. Thou art a God that Lovest not wickedness (Says David:) If you will have since dwell in your hearts, God will not dwell with you, nor you with him.
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If you will harbour and hold your sinnes, you must hold fast shame and sorrow too:
If you will harbour and hold your Sins, you must hold fast shame and sorrow too:
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A stranger to grace, and a stranger to God: Gratifie your lusts, and you gratifie the devill: Without holinesse, no happinesse:
A stranger to grace, and a stranger to God: Gratify your Lustiest, and you gratify the Devil: Without holiness, no happiness:
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Heaven is too pure a place for any uncleane thing to have admission into. Consider what I say, and the Lord give you understanding in all things. FINIS.
Heaven is too pure a place for any unclean thing to have admission into. Consider what I say, and the Lord give you understanding in all things. FINIS.
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Spirituall MUNITION. 2 KINGS 2.12. And Elisha saw it, and he cryed, My Father, my Father, the Chariots of Israel, and the Horsemen thereof.Spiritual MUNITION. 2 KINGS 2.12. And Elisha saw it, and he cried, My Father, my Father, the Chariots of Israel, and the Horsemen thereof.
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WHen the Lord had revealed that hee would take away Eliah in a whirlewinde, (as appeares in the first verse of this Chapter) you shall observe that Elisha, one that lived with him,
WHen the Lord had revealed that he would take away Elijah in a whirlwind, (as appears in the First verse of this Chapter) you shall observe that Elisha, one that lived with him,
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and was trained up by him, did two things: 1. He followed him marvellous closely while he lived:
and was trained up by him, did two things: 1. He followed him marvellous closely while he lived:
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And 2. he mourned for him at his death.
And 2. he mourned for him At his death.
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The Lord sent post-haste for Eliah to heaven, and in a fiery Chariot suddenly transports him thither:
The Lord sent posthaste for Elijah to heaven, and in a fiery Chariot suddenly transports him thither:
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Now when Elisha could see him no more, nor enjoy him any longer, then he cryeth out, O my Father, my father.
Now when Elisha could see him no more, nor enjoy him any longer, then he Cries out, Oh my Father, my father.
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As though he had said, Eliah is now gone, he is past all recovery, yet though he be a gainer, we are all losers, having lost a maine prop and support unto us,
As though he had said, Elijah is now gone, he is passed all recovery, yet though he be a gainer, we Are all losers, having lost a main prop and support unto us,
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therefore I cannot but breath and pant after him, O my Father, my Father.
Therefore I cannot but breath and pant After him, Oh my Father, my Father.
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In the verse I have read, you may observe two things: 1. The affection of Elisha to his Master. 2. The commendation or description of Elijah. The words repeated imply his passion,
In the verse I have read, you may observe two things: 1. The affection of Elisha to his Master. 2. The commendation or description of Elijah. The words repeated imply his passion,
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as that of David, O Absolom, 2 Sam. 18.33. my sonne, my sonne, would God I had dyed for thee, O Absolom, my sonne, my sonne.
as that of David, Oh Absalom, 2 Sam. 18.33. my son, my son, would God I had died for thee, Oh Absalom, my son, my son.
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1. The affection of this holy man appeareth in three things.
1. The affection of this holy man appears in three things.
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1. His honourable esteeme of him, Father. 2. His humble subjection to him, My Father. 3. His lamentation and mourning for him, O my Father: wherein the great griefe and passion of his soule appeares, by rending and tearing his clothes apieces, as you may see in the Chapter. I beginne with the first. 1. His honourable esteem of him, Father. 2. His humble subjection to him, My Father. 3. His lamentation and mourning for him, Oh my Father: wherein the great grief and passion of his soul appears, by rending and tearing his clothes apieces, as you may see in the Chapter. I begin with the First.
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The word [ Father ] is sometimes taken for a word of nature, as a naturall father:
The word [ Father ] is sometime taken for a word of nature, as a natural father:
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sometimes it signifies a terme of time, discovering Antiquity; as Fathers in Israel, (that is) such as are aged, of long continuance, and standing in the Church. The point hence is this:
sometime it signifies a term of time, discovering Antiquity; as Father's in Israel, (that is) such as Are aged, of long Continuance, and standing in the Church. The point hence is this:
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The Ministers of God, should be as Fathers to the people. And this appeares in three things. The Ministers of God, should be as Father's to the people. And this appears in three things.
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1 They should have a stayednesse, and gravity both of spirit and life. 1 They should have a staidness, and gravity both of Spirit and life.
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Let no man despise thy youth, (saith Paul to Timothy) but be an example in life and doctrine. Let no man despise thy youth, (Says Paul to Timothy) but be an Exampl in life and Doctrine.
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If thou livest holily, without exception, and yet men will speake against thee, thine heart tells them they lie, let them raile their fill.
If thou Livest holily, without exception, and yet men will speak against thee, thine heart tells them they lie, let them rail their fill.
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2 In regard of the power, and authority committed unto them by God. Paul had a rod, as well as meeke words. Ministers must bee Fathers, not cockerers, nor flatterers of men. 2 In regard of the power, and Authority committed unto them by God. Paul had a rod, as well as meek words. Ministers must be Father's, not cockerers, nor Flatterers of men.
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3 In regard of the instruction that they give unto the people, which must bee according as their necessity and ability requireth. 3 In regard of the instruction that they give unto the people, which must be according as their necessity and ability requires.
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They must be eyes to the blind, eares to the deafe, and feete to the lame.
They must be eyes to the blind, ears to the deaf, and feet to the lame.
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First, this should teach the Lords watchmen, to shine as burning lamps, to be examples of piety,
First, this should teach the lords watchmen, to shine as burning lamps, to be Examples of piety,
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and strict obedience in their severall places.
and strict Obedience in their several places.
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Alas, what is it to have the highest place, and the basest practise, the best calling,
Alas, what is it to have the highest place, and the Basest practise, the best calling,
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and the worst kinde of living.
and the worst kind of living.
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Secondly, it should instruct you that are hearers, to deale with the Ministers of Gods word,
Secondly, it should instruct you that Are hearers, to deal with the Ministers of God's word,
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as with Fathers; you must not despise them, in a captious, censorious manner, undervaluing the Lords Worthies, as many doe.
as with Father's; you must not despise them, in a captious, censorious manner, undervaluing the lords Worthies, as many doe.
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Rebuke not an Elder, saith S. Paul, but intreat him as a Father. It is not for a childe to call the father to his tribunall.Rebuke not an Elder, Says S. Paul, but entreat him as a Father. It is not for a child to call the father to his tribunal.
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Doe wee see any thing in the Minister that is faulty? wee should mourne for it,
Do we see any thing in the Minister that is faulty? we should mourn for it,
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and wisely suggest it to him.
and wisely suggest it to him.
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Say to Archippus, saith S. Paul, he doth not bid you controule Archippus. But here mistake me not.Say to Archippus, Says S. Paul, he does not bid you control Archippus. But Here mistake me not.
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It is a point of Popery to beleeve and doe in all things as the Minister saith or doth;
It is a point of Popery to believe and do in all things as the Minister Says or does;
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but wee must search the Scriptures, and try mens doctrines, whether they bee according to God or not. This is one passage. My father.
but we must search the Scriptures, and try Mens doctrines, whither they be according to God or not. This is one passage. My father.
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Here is further set down the deare and respectfull carriage of Elisha unto Eliah: whence observe,
Here is further Set down the deer and respectful carriage of Elisha unto Elijah: whence observe,
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That loving subjection is that which all people ought to give unto those that are in the place of the Ministery. Submit yourselves.
That loving subjection is that which all people ought to give unto those that Are in the place of the Ministry. Submit yourselves.
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What Elisha himselfe did, all the sonnes of Elisha will likewise doe. Now this appeares in three things.
What Elisha himself did, all the Sons of Elisha will likewise do. Now this appears in three things.
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1 They must have a reverend esteem of them and the places unto which God hath called them; 1 They must have a reverend esteem of them and the places unto which God hath called them;
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they must entertaine them as Ambassadors, as Co-workers with the Sonne for their salvation, to bring the poore creature,
they must entertain them as ambassadors, as Coworkers with the Son for their salvation, to bring the poor creature,
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and his Creator together, that they may be one. Men are apt to say, Ministers are weak, and passionate, and full of failings.
and his Creator together, that they may be one. Men Are apt to say, Ministers Are weak, and passionate, and full of failings.
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Why (brethren) who is not so? It is our happinesse that we have this heavenly treasure in earthen vessels.
Why (brothers) who is not so? It is our happiness that we have this heavenly treasure in earthen vessels.
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Should God speake to us face to face, who were able to abide him? Secondly, submitting & subjecting, of our selves to the truths delivered.
Should God speak to us face to face, who were able to abide him? Secondly, submitting & subjecting, of our selves to the truths Delivered.
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Tell not me of intertaining a Minister, or bidding him to your Table.
Tell not me of entertaining a Minister, or bidding him to your Table.
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Thou must subject thy soule to the word, and labour to bee under the power of divine truths revealed.
Thou must Subject thy soul to the word, and labour to be under the power of divine truths revealed.
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Otherwise thou dost but despise the Minister, all the while thou slightest, and disobeyest his Ministery;
Otherwise thou dost but despise the Minister, all the while thou slightest, and disobeyest his Ministry;
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you should say, as Samuel did, Speak Lord, thy servant heareth:
you should say, as Samuel did, Speak Lord, thy servant hears:
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and as S. Paul, Lord what wilt thou have mee to doe? If a Command come, the soule should readily performe it;
and as S. Paul, Lord what wilt thou have me to do? If a Command come, the soul should readily perform it;
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If a Reproofe, the soule should willingly beare it, and not repine, in a fretting maner, saying, he aymed at me,
If a Reproof, the soul should willingly bear it, and not repine, in a fretting manner, saying, he aimed At me,
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and I care not if I never heare him more. Brethren this is not subjection, but pride and rebellion, against God and his truth.
and I care not if I never hear him more. Brothers this is not subjection, but pride and rebellion, against God and his truth.
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This ought not to bee amongst Christians.
This ought not to be among Christians.
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If any man seem to quarrell, and take up Armes against the word of the Almighty, let that man know, that his doome sleeps not,
If any man seem to quarrel, and take up Arms against the word of the Almighty, let that man know, that his doom sleeps not,
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for God will certainly slay all such stubborne and stiffe-necked rebels, that refuse to have him rule over them.
for God will Certainly slay all such stubborn and Stiffnecked rebels, that refuse to have him Rule over them.
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Strive therefore for a yeelding submissive spirit, get a frame of soule, willing to bee taught of God, to bee disposed of by him in everything, to receive any impression which hee shall stampe upon thee.
Strive Therefore for a yielding submissive Spirit, get a frame of soul, willing to be taught of God, to be disposed of by him in everything, to receive any impression which he shall stamp upon thee.
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When thou art to heare the Word, beg a teachable minde, and say;
When thou art to hear the Word, beg a teachable mind, and say;
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Good Lord, let thy servant now heare a seasonable word, quicken these dead bones here before thee:
Good Lord, let thy servant now hear a seasonable word, quicken these dead bones Here before thee:
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Speake home to my conscience, wound my corruptions, slay these sinnes that are too hard for mee, let no iniquity prevaile over thy poore servant,
Speak home to my conscience, wound my corruptions, slay these Sins that Are too hard for me, let no iniquity prevail over thy poor servant,
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but let Jesus Christ bee all in all to and in mee;
but let jesus christ be all in all to and in me;
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take this heart of mine, and frame it, and alter it, and mould it, and melt it.
take this heart of mine, and frame it, and altar it, and mould it, and melt it.
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Worke thine owne will in mee, fashion me to thy kingdome of grace here, that I may partake of thy kingdome of glory hereafter.
Work thine own will in me, fashion me to thy Kingdom of grace Here, that I may partake of thy Kingdom of glory hereafter.
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A good heart will not fume, and vexe to see his pollutions ript open, but lay things close to his conscience,
A good heart will not fume, and vex to see his pollutions ripped open, but lay things close to his conscience,
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and blesse God for this light, and say;
and bless God for this Light, and say;
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Blessed be his good word, and his poore servant that met this day with my sinnes.
Blessed be his good word, and his poor servant that met this day with my Sins.
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I never observed that pride, I never discovered that fraud and guile of spirit, I never tooke notice of such swarmes of lusts lurking in my soule as now I finde.
I never observed that pride, I never discovered that fraud and guile of Spirit, I never took notice of such swarms of Lustiest lurking in my soul as now I find.
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What became of Christ, I cared not; what became of his Ministers, I valued not;
What became of christ, I cared not; what became of his Ministers, I valued not;
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what became of the Name, and honour, and Gospel of the Lord Jesus, I regarded not;
what became of the Name, and honour, and Gospel of the Lord jesus, I regarded not;
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but now I see the evill of my wayes:
but now I see the evil of my ways:
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and blessed bee God for that good worke which hath beene communicated to my soule by his servant.
and blessed be God for that good work which hath been communicated to my soul by his servant.
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It is a fearefull thing, when men deale with their sinnes, as David did with Absalon, Doe not kill him,
It is a fearful thing, when men deal with their Sins, as David did with Absalom, Do not kill him,
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but deale kindly with the young man for my sake.
but deal kindly with the young man for my sake.
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Such mens spirits are as yet very little in subjection to God, and they may wel be ranked amongst the opposers of him and his Ministers.
Such men's spirits Are as yet very little in subjection to God, and they may well be ranked among the opposers of him and his Ministers.
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Thirdly, this further appeares, by a free, willing serviceablenesse unto those that are faithfull in the worke of the Lord for our good.
Thirdly, this further appears, by a free, willing serviceableness unto those that Are faithful in the work of the Lord for our good.
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The Galathians would have pulled out their eyes to have done S. Paul good, and would have parted with their dearest friends, The Galatians would have pulled out their eyes to have done S. Paul good, and would have parted with their dearest Friends,
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and best commodities, to bee partakers of his Ministery.
and best commodities, to be partakers of his Ministry.
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Thus you see, 1 that Christians ought to have a due respect of Gods Messengers. 2 They ought to submit themselves, to the Ambassage they deliver. 3 They ought to bee serviceable unto them in all things.
Thus you see, 1 that Christians ought to have a due respect of God's Messengers. 2 They ought to submit themselves, to the Ambassage they deliver. 3 They ought to be serviceable unto them in all things.
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The use of this is for instruction, to teach us to depend and wait upon God, in the use of the Ministery.
The use of this is for instruction, to teach us to depend and wait upon God, in the use of the Ministry.
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These are the Conduit-pipes of grace. Children they go still to their fathers house to bee fed or clothed.
These Are the Conduit-pipes of grace. Children they go still to their Father's house to be fed or clothed.
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So it should be with us. This likewise may reprove two sorts of people:
So it should be with us. This likewise may reprove two sorts of people:
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First, those that in stead of doing good unto a faithfull Minister, labour what they can to root him out, First, those that in stead of doing good unto a faithful Minister, labour what they can to root him out,
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and in stead of subjection to the word by him delivered, they set up and maintaine rebellion against it.
and in stead of subjection to the word by him Delivered, they Set up and maintain rebellion against it.
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If your wounds once be launced, your corruptions discovered, and the punishment due unto them flung upon your faces,
If your wounds once be lanced, your corruptions discovered, and the punishment due unto them flung upon your faces,
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so as you can have no quiet in a sinfull course, then presently all the Towne is in an uproare,
so as you can have no quiet in a sinful course, then presently all the Town is in an uproar,
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and cry, Away with this fellow, hee shall not tarry here long.
and cry, Away with this fellow, he shall not tarry Here long.
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Brethren, Is he a dutifull sonne, that would cast his father out of doores? A sonne;
Brothers, Is he a dutiful son, that would cast his father out of doors? A son;
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no, a slave to the Devill, and a rebell against the Lord Almighty, fitter for a prison to tormēt him,
no, a slave to the devil, and a rebel against the Lord Almighty, fitter for a prison to torment him,
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then a house to harbour him.
then a house to harbour him.
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It is a certaine signe that the soule never had grace, which opposeth the Ministers of grace.
It is a certain Signen that the soul never had grace, which Opposeth the Ministers of grace.
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This is a fearefull symptome of an unsound heart, and where ever it is, cleerely evidences that GOD hath forsaken that soule.
This is a fearful Symptom of an unsound heart, and where ever it is, clearly evidences that GOD hath forsaken that soul.
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For alas, it is not a poore weake man, which they oppose, but the Great God himself, who shines forth in them,
For alas, it is not a poor weak man, which they oppose, but the Great God himself, who shines forth in them,
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as they shall one day wofully finde and feele with sorrow.
as they shall one day woefully find and feel with sorrow.
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This falls heavy upon all close hearted hypocrites, those whited walls, that run with the Hare, & hold with the Hound;
This falls heavy upon all close hearted Hypocrites, those whited walls, that run with the Hare, & hold with the Hound;
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who though they give way unto the Minister sometimes, yet it is but to serve their owne turns, to effect their owne ends.
who though they give Way unto the Minister sometime, yet it is but to serve their own turns, to Effect their own ends.
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They make the Minister their stalking horse, to procure their owne profit, or credit by.
They make the Minister their stalking horse, to procure their own profit, or credit by.
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And if their aimes fall not out, but their expectation is crossed, and their desires frustrated,
And if their aims fallen not out, but their expectation is crossed, and their Desires frustrated,
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then (for shame of the world they dare not persecute a good Minister openly, yet) they secretly revile, and speak against him, saying;
then (for shame of the world they Dare not persecute a good Minister openly, yet) they secretly revile, and speak against him, saying;
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Would I had never knowne such a man, he is able to make one runne madde.
Would I had never known such a man, he is able to make one run mad.
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If any man now have such a stubborne heart, and distempered soule, that he will not subject to the word of God, he cannot have any true peace;
If any man now have such a stubborn heart, and distempered soul, that he will not Subject to the word of God, he cannot have any true peace;
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happily hee may have peace in the world, but he shall have gall enough in his conscience.
happily he may have peace in the world, but he shall have Gall enough in his conscience.
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Some will say, I like such a man very well, and I could love and respect one Minister dearely, but not another. Hold thy tongue for shame;
some will say, I like such a man very well, and I could love and respect one Minister dearly, but not Another. Hold thy tongue for shame;
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Is not the truth alike in all? why then dost thou discover such grosse hypocrisie, Is not the truth alike in all? why then dost thou discover such gross hypocrisy,
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as to be a respecter of persons? If he be a faithfull Minister, and thou canst not finde in thy heart to receive him,
as to be a respecter of Persons? If he be a faithful Minister, and thou Canst not find in thy heart to receive him,
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and highly esteeme of him, it is a signe that thou hast no grace. O but hee hath wronged mee in this or that matter.
and highly esteem of him, it is a Signen that thou hast no grace. Oh but he hath wronged me in this or that matter.
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But the word of God did never wrong you. But the word of God did never wrong you.
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This argueth a desperate disposition, that thou art rotten, and unsound at heart, when thou respectest thine owne private ends of profit, pleasure, credit, This argue a desperate disposition, that thou art rotten, and unsound At heart, when thou respectest thine own private ends of profit, pleasure, credit,
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or the like, above the word of God, this plainly demonstrates that thy eye is not single,
or the like, above the word of God, this plainly demonstrates that thy eye is not single,
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and that thou lovest not God for himselfe.
and that thou Lovest not God for himself.
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This therefore should minde the messengers of God, chiefly to respect and tender those that yeeld subjection to the message which they deliver.
This Therefore should mind the messengers of God, chiefly to respect and tender those that yield subjection to the message which they deliver.
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O brethren, let us that are of the Ministery, most esteeme of them, most prize them, that love God and his word.
O brothers, let us that Are of the Ministry, most esteem of them, most prize them, that love God and his word.
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The rich man it may be, sitteth highest at the Table: but they that love the Lord should be most respected by us, loved of us.
The rich man it may be, Sitteth highest At the Table: but they that love the Lord should be most respected by us, loved of us.
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It is true, happily they have weaknesses and frailties, yet if you delight in God, affect and cleave to these;
It is true, happily they have Weaknesses and frailties, yet if you delight in God, affect and cleave to these;
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Let the rout of drunkards and all gracelesse miscreants, incourage one another in their base courses,
Let the rout of drunkards and all graceless miscreants, encourage one Another in their base courses,
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and extoll those that worke most mischiefe among them;
and extol those that work most mischief among them;
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Never let thy soul enter into these mens secrets, but beg of GOD, that the Saints which excell, may bee the onely excellent ones in thy thoughts, and esteeme:
Never let thy soul enter into these men's secrets, but beg of GOD, that the Saints which excel, may be the only excellent ones in thy thoughts, and esteem:
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As this blessed man here did, O my father my father.
As this blessed man Here did, Oh my father my father.
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Wherein we might further observe, That the losse of a faithfull Minister, is a matter of great mourning and lamentation:
Wherein we might further observe, That the loss of a faithful Minister, is a matter of great mourning and lamentation:
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But I leave that, and come now to the commendation of Elijah. The Charrets of Israel and the horsemen thereof.
But I leave that, and come now to the commendation of Elijah. The Charets of Israel and the horsemen thereof.
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These words, Charrets and horsemen, are spoken by way of similitude, and doe figuratively demonstrate the defence and protection of Israel. For in ancient times, they went to warre with iron Charrets,
These words, Charets and horsemen, Are spoken by Way of similitude, and do figuratively demonstrate the defence and protection of Israel. For in ancient times, they went to war with iron Charets,
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and those were counted most strong, that had most of these;
and those were counted most strong, that had most of these;
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therefore the hearts of the children of Israel were daunted, when they perceived that the Canaanits had iron Charrets. Horses are warlike creatures, of great strength,
Therefore the hearts of the children of Israel were daunted, when they perceived that the Canaanites had iron Charets. Horses Are warlike creatures, of great strength,
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as both our owne and former times have experienced.
as both our own and former times have experienced.
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Some trust in Charrets, and some in horse-men, saith David. The like we may reade, Iudg. 4.3. The point that I would commend from hence is, That faithfull Ministers are the defenders of States, Churches, and Common-wealths. some trust in Charets, and Some in horsemen, Says David. The like we may read, Judges 4.3. The point that I would commend from hence is, That faithful Ministers Are the defenders of States, Churches, and Commonwealths.
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God biddeth Elijah, 2 Kings 19. to anoint Iehu King over Israel, and Elisha to bee Prophet in his roome;
God bids Elijah, 2 Kings 19. to anoint Iehu King over Israel, and Elisha to be Prophet in his room;
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and it is observable, that when the sword of Iehu and his Army did not hit,
and it is observable, that when the sword of Iehu and his Army did not hit,
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then the sword of Elisha prevailed, his prayers wrought a greater slaughter among the enemies, then all their weapons of warre could doe. The Reasons hereof are foure.
then the sword of Elisha prevailed, his Prayers wrought a greater slaughter among the enemies, then all their weapons of war could do. The Reasons hereof Are foure.
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Faithfull Ministers, by their fervent prayers, and supplications, stop the wrath and indignation of the Lord,
Faithful Ministers, by their fervent Prayers, and supplications, stop the wrath and Indignation of the Lord,
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and so keepe back judgement from us, as Moses stood in the gappe.
and so keep back judgement from us, as Moses stood in the gap.
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Nay they doe not onely turne away Gods anger, and displeasure from a land, or people;
Nay they do not only turn away God's anger, and displeasure from a land, or people;
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but are a meanes oftentimes of bringing it upon the adversaries of goodnesse. Take heed therefore of wronging a praying Minister.
but Are a means oftentimes of bringing it upon the Adversaries of Goodness. Take heed Therefore of wronging a praying Minister.
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You know David besought the Lord that hee would confound the policy of Achitophel, and his request was granted. Prayer is of great force;
You know David besought the Lord that he would confound the policy of Ahithophel, and his request was granted. Prayer is of great force;
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It will bring punishment upon a man, and hee shall not know who hurt him.
It will bring punishment upon a man, and he shall not know who hurt him.
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Againe, Faithfull Ministers reveale the sinnes of the people with whom they live, and labour to worke them to humiliation, and godly repentance, that they may turn unto the Lord, which is the ready course to turne away judgements.
Again, Faithful Ministers reveal the Sins of the people with whom they live, and labour to work them to humiliation, and godly Repentance, that they may turn unto the Lord, which is the ready course to turn away Judgments.
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O brethren, wee feare the sword, we may justly doe so;
O brothers, we Fear the sword, we may justly do so;
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But let mee tell you, It is not the weaknesse of our Land, nor the power of the enemy, that can so much hurt us,
But let me tell you, It is not the weakness of our Land, nor the power of the enemy, that can so much hurt us,
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as our treacherous hearts at home:
as our treacherous hearts At home:
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These swarmes of unruly lusts and corruptions, which wee carry about in our breasts, and harbour in our bosomes daily, doe us more hurt then all the world besides.
These swarms of unruly Lustiest and corruptions, which we carry about in our breasts, and harbour in our bosoms daily, do us more hurt then all the world beside.
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Our sins are they which lay us open to Gods judgements more than any thing else.
Our Sins Are they which lay us open to God's Judgments more than any thing Else.
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Now a faithfull Minister indeavours to turne away sinne, and so by consequence the wrath of God incensed thereby, from a place.
Now a faithful Minister endeavours to turn away sin, and so by consequence the wrath of God incensed thereby, from a place.
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It is a great deale of good that a Samuel may doe.
It is a great deal of good that a Samuel may do.
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By this the hearts of men are made willing to yeeld obedience to the Governours that are set over them; By this the hearts of men Are made willing to yield Obedience to the Governors that Are Set over them;
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it makes men studious of Gods honour, faithfull to their Religion and Countrey, industrious in doing good in their places, it makes men studious of God's honour, faithful to their Religion and Country, Industria in doing good in their places,
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and strict with their GOD in all conditions and relations whatsoever.
and strict with their GOD in all conditions and relations whatsoever.
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This brings men to be blessings in the Stations wherein GOD hath set them, to live desired, and die lamented.
This brings men to be blessings in the Stations wherein GOD hath Set them, to live desired, and die lamented.
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Whilest Iehoiada lived, wee reade how all things prospered, the Gospell that flourished, and piety was advanced thorowout the Kingdome, Whilst Jehoiada lived, we read how all things prospered, the Gospel that flourished, and piety was advanced throughout the Kingdom,
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but when hee died, his sonne fell quickly to abominable and wicked courses; and the Lord soone overthrew him, his Kingdome, and all.
but when he died, his son fell quickly to abominable and wicked courses; and the Lord soon overthrew him, his Kingdom, and all.
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So that, that which makes men loyall and true hearted, and hinders the overflowing scourge from seazing upon a Nation, that must needs bee the defence of that Nation;
So that, that which makes men loyal and true hearted, and hinders the overflowing scourge from seizing upon a nation, that must needs be the defence of that nation;
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for it is a certaine truth, hee that is disloyall to the King of heaven, can never bee loyall to the king of earth.
for it is a certain truth, he that is disloyal to the King of heaven, can never be loyal to the King of earth.
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This putteth courage into the hearts of people: sinfull and base courses fill a man with continuall feares and discouragements.
This putteth courage into the hearts of people: sinful and base courses fill a man with continual fears and discouragements.
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The Lord is with us whilest wee cleave to him; but if we forsake him, hee will for sake us. The Lord is with us whilst we cleave to him; but if we forsake him, he will for sake us.
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It is wonderful to see what a good Minister can do in a good warre,
It is wondered to see what a good Minister can do in a good war,
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how he can fight against Principalities, and powers, and spirituall wickednesses in high places, not fearing the face of man.
how he can fight against Principalities, and Powers, and spiritual Wickednesses in high places, not fearing the face of man.
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The clear knowledge of this, that the battell hee fights is the Lords, assures him that the Lord will fight for him.
The clear knowledge of this, that the battle he fights is the lords, assures him that the Lord will fight for him.
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Any coward will fight when hee is assured of victory beforehand. A good cause will make men spend their dearest blood.
Any coward will fight when he is assured of victory beforehand. A good cause will make men spend their dearest blood.
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When a man hath God to goe before him, and the word to warrant him in what he doth, he goes through thicke and thin:
When a man hath God to go before him, and the word to warrant him in what he does, he Goes through thick and thin:
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we see with what joy and cheerefulnesse the Martyrs sacrificed their lives to the flames.
we see with what joy and cheerfulness the Martyrs sacrificed their lives to the flames.
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This shews, that those which are enemies to Gods faithfull Ministers, are the greatest adversaries that the Church or State hath;
This shows, that those which Are enemies to God's faithful Ministers, Are the greatest Adversaries that the Church or State hath;
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for they spoile the Munition of the Land. If a man should take away all the Munition of England, and transport it into Spaine, every man will say he is a Traitour.
for they spoil the Munition of the Land. If a man should take away all the Munition of England, and transport it into Spain, every man will say he is a Traitor.
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So if thou hast set thy selfe to oppose, and secretly undermine any that is a true faithfull Minister of Jesus Christ, know thou art a Traitour to thy King and Countrey,
So if thou hast Set thy self to oppose, and secretly undermine any that is a true faithful Minister of jesus christ, know thou art a Traitor to thy King and Country,
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because thou persecutest him, who labours in his place, to keepe back wrath from seazing upon the Land. Bee humbled therefore, take notice of this crying sinne,
Because thou Persecutest him, who labours in his place, to keep back wrath from seizing upon the Land. Bee humbled Therefore, take notice of this crying sin,
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and let it not bee once named amongst you, as becommeth Christians. So much for the Text, now a word or two Of the Occasion.
and let it not be once nam among you, as becomes Christians. So much for the Text, now a word or two Of the Occasion.
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If I should say no more, nay if I had said nothing at all, the Example here present, would bee a visible interpretation of this Text, the very Carcase standing before you, makes good the truth that I have now delivered.
If I should say no more, nay if I had said nothing At all, the Exampl Here present, would be a visible Interpretation of this Text, the very Carcase standing before you, makes good the truth that I have now Delivered.
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Hee is dead, we shall be so; let us live as he did, that we may enjoy the end of our hope,
He is dead, we shall be so; let us live as he did, that we may enjoy the end of our hope,
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as no doubt hee fully doth. Brethren, while he lived here, hee was a Father in our Israel, not for yeares, but for grace.
as no doubt he Fully does. Brothers, while he lived Here, he was a Father in our Israel, not for Years, but for grace.
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It is not continuance of time, but ripenes of parts, that makes a man Ancient.
It is not Continuance of time, but ripeness of parts, that makes a man Ancient.
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And though hee be departed, yet that dead trunck speaketh unto us, and the dead body saith,
And though he be departed, yet that dead trunk speaks unto us, and the dead body Says,
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Though the inhabitant bee gone, it once caried about it a holy life, a sincere heart, an unspotted conversation.
Though the inhabitant be gone, it once carried about it a holy life, a sincere heart, an unspotted Conversation.
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Nay, I may adde further, hee was a Charret and Horse-man of Israel.
Nay, I may add further, he was a Chariot and Horseman of Israel.
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Hee was in the forefront of the battell, a maine defender of the faith of Christ:
He was in the forefront of the battle, a main defender of the faith of christ:
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Witnesse brethren, the heart-breaking sighes, and earnest prayers that hee put up to the Lord in the dayes of his humiliation.
Witness brothers, the Heartbreaking sighs, and earnest Prayers that he put up to the Lord in the days of his humiliation.
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If any sins were stirring, or any iniquity abounding, hee laboured by fasting, and prayer to oppose the same.
If any Sins were stirring, or any iniquity abounding, he laboured by fasting, and prayer to oppose the same.
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I knew him sometimes in Cambridge in his younger dayes, at which time the Lord had wonderfully inriched him with spirituall gifts;
I knew him sometime in Cambridge in his younger days, At which time the Lord had wonderfully enriched him with spiritual Gifts;
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In the exercise whereof, he was so industrious, that hee did weary himselfe, and even consume his spirits, by reason of his constancy in holy duties.
In the exercise whereof, he was so Industria, that he did weary himself, and even consume his spirits, by reason of his constancy in holy duties.
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Hee was so taken with love of the Lord Jesus, and his blessed truths, that hee was faine to bee checked,
He was so taken with love of the Lord jesus, and his blessed truths, that he was feign to be checked,
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and by many good friends to bee hindered in his pious service and indeavours.
and by many good Friends to be hindered in his pious service and endeavours.
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How oft hath hee stood in the gap, and laboured by fervent prayers to avert Gods wrath,
How oft hath he stood in the gap, and laboured by fervent Prayers to avert God's wrath,
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and remove his heavy judgements? Witnes his strong cries and intercessions to the Almighty, in the time of common calamitie,
and remove his heavy Judgments? Witness his strong cries and intercessions to the Almighty, in the time of Common calamity,
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when the pestilence raged so violently amongst us. Witnesse also those painefull imployments, that hee tooke up in season, and out of season;
when the pestilence raged so violently among us. Witness also those painful employments, that he took up in season, and out of season;
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exhorting, rebuking with all long-suffring and patience. exhorting, rebuking with all long-suffering and patience.
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Some times alluring the heart with sweet promises, otherwhile denouncing vengeance, & threatning judgement against obstinate sinners.
some times alluring the heart with sweet promises, otherwhile denouncing vengeance, & threatening judgement against obstinate Sinners.
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Preaching ordinarily every Lords day, and extraordinarily upon the weeke (as occasion was offered) for the good of his people.
Preaching ordinarily every lords day, and extraordinarily upon the Week (as occasion was offered) for the good of his people.
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Witnesse also (and I pray brethren, thinke of that) the many sweet comforts, and heavenly consolations, wherewith hee refreshed, and supported many a fainting soule.
Witness also (and I pray brothers, think of that) the many sweet comforts, and heavenly consolations, wherewith he refreshed, and supported many a fainting soul.
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Thus this blessed Saint, weakned his body, and wasted his spirits, out of love to Christs little flock, which now he enjoyes the fruit and comfort of.
Thus this blessed Saint, weakened his body, and wasted his spirits, out of love to Christ little flock, which now he enjoys the fruit and Comfort of.
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For though our griefe cannot bee expressed, having sustained so great a losse, yet it cheereth my heart me thinks,
For though our grief cannot be expressed, having sustained so great a loss, yet it Cheereth my heart me thinks,
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how now he resteth from all his labours. Oh the sweet repose that hee enjoyes.
how now he rests from all his labours. O the sweet repose that he enjoys.
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Now his eyes that were full of teares, and his tongue that did almost cleave to the roofe of his mouth,
Now his eyes that were full of tears, and his tongue that did almost cleave to the roof of his Mouth,
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for the good of the Church, doe all cease and lie still.
for the good of the Church, do all cease and lie still.
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We leave his pretious soule in the hands of his Maker, and his body to bee laid in the dust, there to sleep in a bed of downe,
We leave his precious soul in the hands of his Maker, and his body to be laid in the dust, there to sleep in a Bed of down,
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untill the Trump shall awake both him and us all, at the great day of appearing.
until the Trump shall awake both him and us all, At the great day of appearing.
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Againe, Are faithfull Ministers, the helpe and fortresse of a Nation? then the losse of an able, true hearted Minister is to bee greatly mourned for.
Again, are faithful Ministers, the help and fortress of a nation? then the loss of an able, true hearted Minister is to be greatly mourned for.
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O my Father, my Father, saith good Elisha: So though we must leave this our deare brother,Oh my Father, my Father, Says good Elisha: So though we must leave this our deer brother,
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yet let us look after him, as hee did: Hee looked wishly on him, had his eye fixed constantly towards him;
yet let us look After him, as he did: He looked wishly on him, had his eye fixed constantly towards him;
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and when he could see him no more, hee cryeth out, O my father, my father.
and when he could see him no more, he Cries out, Oh my father, my father.
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Why should not wee bewaile this great losse of ours in like manner? Me thinks every one of us should take up this sorrowfull complaint;
Why should not we bewail this great loss of ours in like manner? Me thinks every one of us should take up this sorrowful complaint;
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mee thinks your spirits should relent, and mourne at such an object. Yea I am perswaded, many here present doe so.
me thinks your spirits should relent, and mourn At such an Object. Yea I am persuaded, many Here present do so.
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Mee thinks I heare one say, O my father, by whom I was converted; and another, O my father, by whom I was directed;
Me thinks I hear one say, Oh my father, by whom I was converted; and Another, Oh my father, by whom I was directed;
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a third, O my father, by whom my soule was comforted:
a third, Oh my father, by whom my soul was comforted:
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and the little children that are left fatherlesse, they cry, O my father, by whom I was begotten, maintained, and nourished in spirituall things.
and the little children that Are left fatherless, they cry, Oh my father, by whom I was begotten, maintained, and nourished in spiritual things.
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Brethren, let us looke after him, though wee must now part with him, yet let us call to minde all his prayers,
Brothers, let us look After him, though we must now part with him, yet let us call to mind all his Prayers,
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and humiliation, and fasting, and supplications to the throne of Grace. All his teares are now dried up;
and humiliation, and fasting, and supplications to the throne of Grace. All his tears Are now dried up;
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all his complaints are now finished;
all his complaints Are now finished;
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all his paines and labours, are now accomplished, and hee to receive a plentifull reward of them.
all his pains and labours, Are now accomplished, and he to receive a plentiful reward of them.
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Let us mourne for our neglect of the means of salvation whiles he lived amongst us.
Let us mourn for our neglect of the means of salvation while he lived among us.
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O his labour, and teares, and painfull studying, are now all gone, they are now in heaven, whither he himself is gone before us.
O his labour, and tears, and painful studying, Are now all gone, they Are now in heaven, whither he himself is gone before us.
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The Lord give us to follow his steps, that we finishing our course as he did, our latter end may be like unto his. To conclude briefly;
The Lord give us to follow his steps, that we finishing our course as he did, our latter end may be like unto his. To conclude briefly;
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Is one of the Horsemen of Israel gone? Are the Charrets of Israel taken away? What must wee then do? Certainly we should double our forces now, Is one of the Horsemen of Israel gone? are the Charets of Israel taken away? What must we then do? Certainly we should double our forces now,
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and make a new presse, because a Generall is slain. The Lord hath brought us hither at this time;
and make a new press, Because a General is slave. The Lord hath brought us hither At this time;
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O let us lay this dolefull spectacle to heart, and be affected therewith as we ought.
Oh let us lay this doleful spectacle to heart, and be affected therewith as we ought.
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I should speak, as if I were never to speake more; You should heare, as if you were never to heare more.
I should speak, as if I were never to speak more; You should hear, as if you were never to hear more.
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Men, Fathers, and Brethren, what hath befallen this Saint before you, may be any of our portions ere long, wee know not how soone Death may knock at our doores.
Men, Father's, and Brothers, what hath befallen this Saint before you, may be any of our portions ere long, we know not how soon Death may knock At our doors.
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Our times are in Gods hand, who can take us to himselfe when hee pleaseth.
Our times Are in God's hand, who can take us to himself when he Pleases.
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Happily this day may be thy last day, and this very season, the last opportunity that ever thou maiest have to meet GOD in his Ordinances. Oh therefore bee encouraged to adde one prayer more.
Happily this day may be thy last day, and this very season, the last opportunity that ever thou Mayest have to meet GOD in his Ordinances. O Therefore be encouraged to add one prayer more.
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Goe home, I beseech you, and consider, with the departure of this our deare Friend, how many prayers and teares are departed with him.
Go home, I beseech you, and Consider, with the departure of this our deer Friend, how many Prayers and tears Are departed with him.
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How did hee importune the Lord for the good of the whole Land in generall,
How did he importune the Lord for the good of the Whole Land in general,
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and for the Country and place wherein he lived in particular? Thinke you, all his earnest striving with God was in vaine? Or seemeth it a small thing in your eyes to lose so many fervent effectuall supplications? I beseech you lay it to heart,
and for the Country and place wherein he lived in particular? Think you, all his earnest striving with God was in vain? Or seems it a small thing in your eyes to loose so many fervent effectual supplications? I beseech you lay it to heart,
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and every man in his place, put to his helping hand for repairing of so great a losse.
and every man in his place, put to his helping hand for repairing of so great a loss.
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Now make a presse of prayers, raise up armies of petitions.
Now make a press of Prayers, raise up armies of petitions.
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Goe your wayes home, bee humbled, pray one praier more, that the Army may be increased still.
Go your ways home, be humbled, pray one prayer more, that the Army may be increased still.
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You that were of his Parish, and enjoyed the worke of his Ministery;
You that were of his Parish, and enjoyed the work of his Ministry;
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Oh you have lost a good Pastor, a faithfull Labourer in Gods harvest, one that had a longing desire after your salvation.
O you have lost a good Pastor, a faithful Labourer in God's harvest, one that had a longing desire After your salvation.
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But know this, how ever your provocations are increased, yet the Lord (who for your sins hath made this breach among you) hath further blessings in store, if you seeke to him.
But know this, how ever your provocations Are increased, yet the Lord (who for your Sins hath made this breach among you) hath further blessings in store, if you seek to him.
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He can supply your place againe with a faithfull able Minister, and with a couragious Generall.
He can supply your place again with a faithful able Minister, and with a courageous General.
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Therefore brethren, if ever you pray, pray now, if ever you fast, now fast;
Therefore brothers, if ever you pray, pray now, if ever you fast, now fast;
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if ever you humble your selves, now bee humbled in dust and ashes before the Lord, never more need, never greater want.
if ever you humble your selves, now be humbled in dust and Ashes before the Lord, never more need, never greater want.
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By this meanes the Land will be strengthened, and our peace and safety continued.
By this means the Land will be strengthened, and our peace and safety continued.
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What though our enemies are many, and our sinnes great, fervent prayer hath to doe with a God, stronger and mightier then they all;
What though our enemies Are many, and our Sins great, fervent prayer hath to do with a God, Stronger and Mightier then they all;
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This will undermine the most subtill underminers of Gods truth, and children, therefore set your selves seriously upon the work, however the flesh is awkward,
This will undermine the most subtle underminers of God's truth, and children, Therefore Set your selves seriously upon the work, however the Flesh is awkward,
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yet stirre up and provoke your spirits hereunto.
yet stir up and provoke your spirits hereunto.
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It will never repent you upon your death beds, of your prayers and teares, put up unto God.
It will never Repent you upon your death Beds, of your Prayers and tears, put up unto God.
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It will bee a great refreshment to your drooping soule at that day, if you can say in truth as Hezekiah did;
It will be a great refreshment to your drooping soul At that day, if you can say in truth as Hezekiah did;
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Good Lord remember how I have walked uprightly before thee. Good Lord Remember how I have walked uprightly before thee.
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This is that which will continue a mans comfort, and support his soule in the greatest extremity.
This is that which will continue a men Comfort, and support his soul in the greatest extremity.
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An unpraying heart is a dismall thing. Therefore be incouraged to the duty: Pray, pray, pray. FINIS.
an unpraying heart is a dismal thing. Therefore be encouraged to the duty: Pray, pray, pray. FINIS.
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