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Secret Sinnes discovered. OR, A Sermon of secret Sinnes preached at a Publike Fast, UPON PSAL. 19.12.
Secret Sins discovered. OR, A Sermon of secret Sins preached At a Public Fast, UPON PSALM 19.12.
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Who can understand his errours? Lord cleanse me from my secret sinnes? WE are come to an humbling day:Who can understand his errors? Lord cleanse me from my secret Sins? WE Are come to an humbling day:
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and this is an humbling Text. It points at an infinite company of sinnes; but it laments & prays against secret sins.
and this is an humbling Text. It points At an infinite company of Sins; but it laments & prays against secret Sins.
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Every Pulpit, all the Town, words it against open sinnes;
Every Pulpit, all the Town, words it against open Sins;
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and if we amend not, it is not for want of light, but for want of love to piety:
and if we amend not, it is not for want of Light, but for want of love to piety:
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but if we can make some discovery of Secret sinnes, it makes us suspect the more those that are known,
but if we can make Some discovery of Secret Sins, it makes us suspect the more those that Are known,
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and, it may be, casts us upon a bed of sorrow for all, because our secret ones are so many, and so bad.
and, it may be, Cast us upon a Bed of sorrow for all, Because our secret ones Are so many, and so bad.
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David sues here to God for two blessings justification, and sanctification. The motives to set him on, are the glory God hath by the Creatures, and by the word. By the creatures he is wonderfully glorified:David sues Here to God for two blessings justification, and sanctification. The motives to Set him on, Are the glory God hath by the Creatures, and by the word. By the creatures he is wonderfully glorified:
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The heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmament shewes his handy-work. They glorifie God by working according to the Law which God hath put upon them: The heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmament shows his handiwork. They Glorify God by working according to the Law which God hath put upon them:
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and by bearing forth impresses of Gods Majesty, wisedome, and goodnesse. By the word God is more glorified yet.
and by bearing forth impresses of God's Majesty, Wisdom, and Goodness. By the word God is more glorified yet.
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It is his law, his testimonies, his statutes, his commandements, and his fear. It is perfect, it is sure, it is right, it is pure, it is clean, it is truth, and righteous altogether. It is his law, his testimonies, his statutes, his Commandments, and his Fear. It is perfect, it is sure, it is right, it is pure, it is clean, it is truth, and righteous altogether.
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It converts, makes wise, rejoyceth, enlighteneth, and is everlasting. It is desirable above the best Gold, and sweeter then hony, yea it brings great reward along with it.
It converts, makes wise, Rejoiceth, Enlighteneth, and is everlasting. It is desirable above the best Gold, and Sweeten then honey, yea it brings great reward along with it.
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David was so in love with the glory that God had both these wayes, that, no doubt he was heartily wishing that all men would honour him too.David was so in love with the glory that God had both these ways, that, no doubt he was heartily wishing that all men would honour him too.
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But for himself, he sets himself earnestly upon it:
But for himself, he sets himself earnestly upon it:
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and because he cannot do it without a Pardon of sinne, and power against sin, he prays,
and Because he cannot do it without a Pardon of sin, and power against since, he prays,
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first, for justification, Lord cleanse me: next for sanctification, Keep back presumptuous sinnes, let them not have dominion over me:
First, for justification, Lord cleanse me: next for sanctification, Keep back presumptuous Sins, let them not have dominion over me:
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and lastly for the fruit of both, let my words, and meditations be acceptable in thy sight.
and lastly for the fruit of both, let my words, and meditations be acceptable in thy sighed.
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He knew that praise is not comely for the mouth of a sinfull fool.
He knew that praise is not comely for the Mouth of a sinful fool.
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He would not therefore care how farre he were from it, even from the whole body of it, that he might glorifie God as he should.
He would not Therefore care how Far he were from it, even from the Whole body of it, that he might Glorify God as he should.
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The first suit is that which I present unto you here: and in it consider with me seriously two points;
The First suit is that which I present unto you Here: and in it Consider with me seriously two points;
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1 A Disease. 2 A Remedy. The disease.
1 A Disease. 2 A Remedy. The disease.
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The disease are Errours: Who can understand his errours? It is propounded interrogatorily by way of question;
The disease Are Errors: Who can understand his errors? It is propounded interrogatorily by Way of question;
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who? and there are five kindes of interrogations in the Scriptures. 1. Dubitans. A doubting question: who? and there Are five Kinds of interrogations in the Scriptures. 1. Dubitans. A doubting question:
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Will the Lord cast off for ever? Will he be favourable no more? Is his mercy clean gone for ever? Doth his promise fail for evermore? Here, in case of desertion, the Prophet is full of doubts. 2. Docens. A teaching question: Will the Lord cast off for ever? Will he be favourable no more? Is his mercy clean gone for ever? Does his promise fail for evermore? Here, in case of desertion, the Prophet is full of doubts. 2. Teaching. A teaching question:
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Who are these that flye as a cloud, and as Doves to their windowes? This teacheth the multitude of those that shall flye to the meanes of salvation in these times of grace. 3. Discens. A Learning question: Who Are these that fly as a cloud, and as Dove to their windows? This Teaches the multitude of those that shall fly to the means of salvation in these times of grace. 3. Discens. A Learning question:
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What shall I do that I may possesse eternall life by inheritance? This is desirous to learn the way to heaven. 4. Affirmans. An affirming question: What shall I do that I may possess Eternal life by inheritance? This is desirous to Learn the Way to heaven. 4. Affirmans. an affirming question:
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such often in the book of the Kings:
such often in the book of the Kings:
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Are they not written in the Books of the Kings of Judah, and Israel? They are: are they not written in the Books of the Kings of Judah, and Israel? They Are:
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they stand in the publike records, and in their Chronicles. 5. Negans. Lastly, there is a denying question:
they stand in the public records, and in their Chronicles. 5. Negans. Lastly, there is a denying question:
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and such is this here, Who can understand his errours? None can to the depth, and bottom.
and such is this Here, Who can understand his errors? None can to the depth, and bottom.
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In this question there are two considerables; 1 A Concession. 2 A Confession. He makes a grant, that our life is full of errours:
In this question there Are two considerables; 1 A Concession. 2 A Confessi. He makes a grant, that our life is full of errors:
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and the Scriptures say the same, while they affirm, that all wee are like lost sheep: and the Scriptures say the same, while they affirm, that all we Are like lost sheep:
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and I have gone astray like lost sheep: and the house of Israel hath lost sheep.
and I have gone astray like lost sheep: and the house of Israel hath lost sheep.
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I need not reckon up the particulars, as the errours of our senses, understandings, consciences, judgements, wils, affections, desires, actions, and occurrences.
I need not reckon up the particulars, as the errors of our Senses, understandings, Consciences, Judgments, wills, affections, Desires, actions, and occurrences.
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The whole man in nature is like a tree nipt at root which brings forth worm-eaten fruits.
The Whole man in nature is like a tree nipped At root which brings forth Worm-eaten fruits.
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The whole man in life, is like an instrument out of tune, which jars at every stroke.
The Whole man in life, is like an Instrument out of tune, which jars At every stroke.
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If we cannot understand them, certainly, they are very many.
If we cannot understand them, Certainly, they Are very many.
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Therefore, we may wonder at Gods mercies towards us, and acknowledge, a wonderfull difficultie to stand under our burthens imposed by God.
Therefore, we may wonder At God's Mercies towards us, and acknowledge, a wonderful difficulty to stand under our burdens imposed by God.
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First, we may wonder that God is mindfull of us, as David, what is man that thou art mindfull of him, and the Sonne of man that thou doest so regard him? He is a thing of nothing: Nay, worse then nothing. Nothing hath never offended God;
First, we may wonder that God is mindful of us, as David, what is man that thou art mindful of him, and the Son of man that thou dost so regard him? He is a thing of nothing: Nay, Worse then nothing. Nothing hath never offended God;
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but we have done nothing but offended him in our whole course. If we had but two, or three errours, it were the lesse wonder:
but we have done nothing but offended him in our Whole course. If we had but two, or three errors, it were the less wonder:
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but the wonder is, because we have so many. We were as a piece of Tapestry curiously wrought;
but the wonder is, Because we have so many. We were as a piece of Tapestry curiously wrought;
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and now we are torne in pieces by sinne, and Satan, and have errours to a wonder, and now we Are torn in Pieces by sin, and Satan, and have errors to a wonder,
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and yet are laden with benefits, and crowned with loving kindnesse, and favours, on the right hand; and on the left.
and yet Are laden with benefits, and crowned with loving kindness, and favours, on the right hand; and on the left.
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This must quicken your love to God, and your thankfulnesse, for the enjoyment of the least blessings.
This must quicken your love to God, and your thankfulness, for the enjoyment of the least blessings.
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Secondly, feelingly acknowledge how hard it is to stand under our own burthens before God. Our many errours make great weaknesse in all our parts, and powers.
Secondly, feelingly acknowledge how hard it is to stand under our own burdens before God. Our many errors make great weakness in all our parts, and Powers.
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We are easily drawn to fall, we are hardly able to stand, we are weake to arise when we are down,
We Are Easily drawn to fallen, we Are hardly able to stand, we Are weak to arise when we Are down,
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and unable to persevere when we are up without a covenant of mercy. If David could not beare his burthen;
and unable to persevere when we Are up without a Covenant of mercy. If David could not bear his burden;
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nor Paul his burthen, what shall we doe, except we flye to the stronger man then he in the house, Christ in his way? Therefore as Benhadabs servants came to Ahabs servants with sackcloth, and ropes;
nor Paul his burden, what shall we do, except we fly to the Stronger man then he in the house, christ in his Way? Therefore as Benhadabs Servants Come to Ahabs Servants with Sackcloth, and ropes;
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so doe you come in humilitie to Christ, and say, Oh seek thy servant that puts his trust in thee.
so do you come in humility to christ, and say, O seek thy servant that puts his trust in thee.
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If you doubt whether he will help you, being clothed with errours as with a garment:
If you doubt whither he will help you, being clothed with errors as with a garment:
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thinke that the Lord is thy Shepherd: and that Christ is the good Shepherd of his sheep.
think that the Lord is thy Shepherd: and that christ is the good Shepherd of his sheep.
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Therefore as they defend their sheep, as David did from the Lion, and the Beare: as they pasture their sheep, as Moses did in banishment:
Therefore as they defend their sheep, as David did from the lion, and the Bear: as they pasture their sheep, as Moses did in banishment:
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as they water their sheep, as the Patriarchs servants, and children did: and as they seek their sheep when they wander and go astray:
as they water their sheep, as the Patriarchs Servants, and children did: and as they seek their sheep when they wander and go astray:
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so will God in Christ every way provide for thee against thy many errours if they be not wilfull,
so will God in christ every Way provide for thee against thy many errors if they be not wilful,
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and settled by cursed custome, and resolution to doe as thou hast done. But I settle not here any longer.
and settled by cursed custom, and resolution to do as thou hast done. But I settle not Here any longer.
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Come next to the Confession. David hath granted that man hath many errours; and now he confesseth, that we cannot know our errours.
Come next to the Confessi. David hath granted that man hath many errors; and now he Confesses, that we cannot know our errors.
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Put it to the question, who can know his errours? The Answer is negative, man cannot know them: you will say then, it is in vain to search.
Put it to the question, who can know his errors? The Answer is negative, man cannot know them: you will say then, it is in vain to search.
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True, if it were impossible for us to know them, or to know more then we do:
True, if it were impossible for us to know them, or to know more then we do:
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but it is but difficult in it self, and for us.
but it is but difficult in it self, and for us.
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But you will say, on the other side, why should it be so difficult, when the spirit of a man doth know the things of a man.
But you will say, on the other side, why should it be so difficult, when the Spirit of a man does know the things of a man.
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It is true he knowes the thoughts, purposes, and devises of his heart;
It is true he knows the thoughts, Purposes, and devises of his heart;
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but not every winding, turning, nor the issue of them, and so it is difficult still.
but not every winding, turning, nor the issue of them, and so it is difficult still.
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You will enquire after two things, how comes it that we know not our errours? and how we may be assured that we know them not? It comes to passe four wayes.
You will inquire After two things, how comes it that we know not our errors? and how we may be assured that we know them not? It comes to pass four ways.
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First, from the infinite number of them.
First, from the infinite number of them.
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Infinite I say, not with reference to God (for the imperfections of the creature cannot, numerally exceed the perfections of the creatures) but with respect to us.
Infinite I say, not with Referente to God (for the imperfections of the creature cannot, numerally exceed the perfections of the creatures) but with respect to us.
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They are more then the haires of our heads, more then the sands of the Sea shore which cannot be told by us.
They Are more then the hairs of our Heads, more then the sands of the Sea shore which cannot be told by us.
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The little Buckets of our understandings can no more hold the drops of this Ocean, then we can hold the Sea in our fists, or number the drops of it.
The little Buckets of our understandings can no more hold the drops of this Ocean, then we can hold the Sea in our fists, or number the drops of it.
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Secondly, it comes to passe from the root of hypocrisie that is in us. This makes us not onely deceive others, but our selves in our imaginations:
Secondly, it comes to pass from the root of hypocrisy that is in us. This makes us not only deceive Others, but our selves in our Imaginations:
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and so, we think them few, when they are like the Army of the Aramites that covers the earth.
and so, we think them few, when they Are like the Army of the Aramites that covers the earth.
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Thirdly, it comes to passe from the pravity and miscarriage of our understandings. We have lost the fulnesse, the cleernesse,
Thirdly, it comes to pass from the pravity and miscarriage of our understandings. We have lost the fullness, the clearness,
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and the rectitude of our understanding of good; and therefore we cannot understand our errours by the opposit good.
and the rectitude of our understanding of good; and Therefore we cannot understand our errors by the opposite good.
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If we have lost our Grammar rules we cannot know the incongruities of our speech; if we have lost our squire, we cannot finde out the errours of our building.
If we have lost our Grammar rules we cannot know the incongruities of our speech; if we have lost our squire, we cannot find out the errors of our building.
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Lastly, it comes to passe by the sleepinesse of our consciences. If the Sentinel sleep, who so will may come into the Garison unespied.
Lastly, it comes to pass by the sleepiness of our Consciences. If the Sentinel sleep, who so will may come into the Garrison unespied.
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If the Shepheard sleep, the whole flock may be overgrown with flye-blowes:
If the Shepherd sleep, the Whole flock may be overgrown with flye-blowes:
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so may thy soul with errours if conscience be drowsie, and have the spirit of slumber.
so may thy soul with errors if conscience be drowsy, and have the Spirit of slumber.
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Then cry as to Dumah, Watch-man, what was in the night? It cannot be told because conscience slept.
Then cry as to Dumah, Watchman, what was in the night? It cannot be told Because conscience slept.
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Thus it comes to passe that we know not our errours.
Thus it comes to pass that we know not our errors.
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It may be demonstrated, and we may be assured that we know not our errours three ways.
It may be demonstrated, and we may be assured that we know not our errors three ways.
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First, by our security. If a man live carelesly as the children of Laish, it is a signe he knows not of his enemies.
First, by our security. If a man live carelessly as the children of Laish, it is a Signen he knows not of his enemies.
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If a man come without care bemired into company, it is a signe that he knowes not his foulnesse:
If a man come without care bemired into company, it is a Signen that he knows not his foulness:
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so nor we know our errours when we live as if we cared not to get to heaven,
so nor we know our errors when we live as if we cared not to get to heaven,
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or avoid hell, or to purge away any impurity which is presented with us into the sight of God, and man.
or avoid hell, or to purge away any impurity which is presented with us into the sighed of God, and man.
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Secondly, By our pride. If a man do highly prize his own reall, or seeming excellencies, it is a certain signe that he knowes not his own wants.
Secondly, By our pride. If a man do highly prize his own real, or seeming excellencies, it is a certain Signen that he knows not his own Wants.
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If a man be proud of his knowledge, he knowes not that what he knowes is not the thousand part of what he is ignorant of.
If a man be proud of his knowledge, he knows not that what he knows is not the thousand part of what he is ignorant of.
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If a man be proud of his graces, and begin to point at, and contemne others, who do not so shine, certainly he knowes not that his sinnes out-weigh his graces if they were brought to the ballance of the Sanctuary.
If a man be proud of his graces, and begin to point At, and contemn Others, who do not so shine, Certainly he knows not that his Sins outweigh his graces if they were brought to the balance of the Sanctuary.
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Thirdly, by our hard hearts. The heart of Josiah melted when the Law shewed his errours:
Thirdly, by our hard hearts. The heart of Josiah melted when the Law showed his errors:
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and the heart of Paul was wounded, and he died, when the Law came and made his errours live before him.
and the heart of Paul was wounded, and he died, when the Law Come and made his errors live before him.
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But we have armour of proof about our hearts. They do not melt, dye, nor are wounded with the sight of our errours: therefore we know them not. But we have armour of proof about our hearts. They do not melt, die, nor Are wounded with the sighed of our errors: Therefore we know them not.
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Therefore (I beseech you) make good use of this point for information, humiliation, and exhortation. First, let it teach us not to dream of a fulfilling of the Law in this life of our selves.
Therefore (I beseech you) make good use of this point for information, humiliation, and exhortation. First, let it teach us not to dream of a fulfilling of the Law in this life of our selves.
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If a man cannot know his errours, surely, he shall never finde his full obedience.
If a man cannot know his errors, surely, he shall never find his full Obedience.
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What is unknown of his errours will have such an influence upon his conscience, that he will still suspect his obedience to be but a polluted clout.
What is unknown of his errors will have such an influence upon his conscience, that he will still suspect his Obedience to be but a polluted clout.
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Papists speak of a double fulfilling of the Law:Papists speak of a double fulfilling of the Law:
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the first is the travellers fulfilling it, which is while men are militant in this life:
the First is the travellers fulfilling it, which is while men Are militant in this life:
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this they say, is, to love God above all, and our neighbours as our selves. The second is the possessors fulfilling of it, which is, when men are in Glory:
this they say, is, to love God above all, and our neighbours as our selves. The second is the Possessors' fulfilling of it, which is, when men Are in Glory:
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this, they say, is to love God with all our heart, minde, will, and strength.
this, they say, is to love God with all our heart, mind, will, and strength.
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But indeed we have but one rule of righteousnesse, which should bee fulfilled with all our powers:
But indeed we have but one Rule of righteousness, which should be fulfilled with all our Powers:
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and when God saith, Cursed is every one that continueth not in all things that are written in the book of the Law to do them, it is not spoken of glorified persons.
and when God Says, Cursed is every one that Continueth not in all things that Are written in the book of the Law to do them, it is not spoken of glorified Persons.
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We speak of a three-fold fulfilling of the Law. Inchoate and begun, by equall, and sincere obedience according to grace given.
We speak of a threefold fulfilling of the Law. Inchoate and begun, by equal, and sincere Obedience according to grace given.
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Imputed, by the satisfaction of our surety made ours: for the Law is then fulfilled when the breach of it is satisfied.Imputed, by the satisfaction of our surety made ours: for the Law is then fulfilled when the breach of it is satisfied.
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And personall, and perfect, which Paul teacheth to be impossible because of the flesh. And, in truth, it must needs be so:
And personal, and perfect, which Paul Teaches to be impossible Because of the Flesh. And, in truth, it must needs be so:
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for personall fulfilling cannot stand with corruption in nature, and sinne in life.
for personal fulfilling cannot stand with corruption in nature, and sin in life.
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Besides, our love cannot be greater then our knowledge, which is imperfect: yea, and ignorance of errours cannot stand with fulfulfilling.
Beside, our love cannot be greater then our knowledge, which is imperfect: yea, and ignorance of errors cannot stand with fulfulfilling.
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Therefore be not you in your eyes better then you deserve:
Therefore be not you in your eyes better then you deserve:
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think not of fulfilling the Law, when you know not how many breaches you make against it.
think not of fulfilling the Law, when you know not how many Breaches you make against it.
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Secondly, be humbled under the consideration of this point.
Secondly, be humbled under the consideration of this point.
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A man that knows enough to condemn him before a Judge, yet he knowes not all, walks weakly before a Judge, he hath not the confidence of an innocent:
A man that knows enough to condemn him before a Judge, yet he knows not all, walks weakly before a Judge, he hath not the confidence of an innocent:
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So when you know enough to cast you to the nether-most hell, yet not all, it ought to make you,
So when you know enough to cast you to the nethermost hell, yet not all, it ought to make you,
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as Hezekiah, to walk in the bitternesse of your soul all your life, yet with due remembrance of the Lord Jesus to lift up your heads with confidence.
as Hezekiah, to walk in the bitterness of your soul all your life, yet with due remembrance of the Lord jesus to lift up your Heads with confidence.
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Thirdly, be exhorted to stirre up your willing mindes to look into your selves to finde those errours out.
Thirdly, be exhorted to stir up your willing minds to look into your selves to find those errors out.
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I know, you will say, that if there be no understanding there is no hope. We cannot hope after that which is impossible.
I know, you will say, that if there be no understanding there is no hope. We cannot hope After that which is impossible.
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It is true, if it were impossible for you to know more errours in your selves then you know yet.
It is true, if it were impossible for you to know more errors in your selves then you know yet.
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Hee that knowes not now, may know by search, and the rest will be wrapped up in a generall repentance,
He that knows not now, may know by search, and the rest will be wrapped up in a general Repentance,
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and will finde a pardon of course. There are three ways by which more may be known then now:
and will find a pardon of course. There Are three ways by which more may be known then now:
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the knowledge of God, the knowledge of our selves, and humility. As to the knowledge of God, you see when Job had got some sight of God more then before, the knowledge of God, the knowledge of our selves, and humility. As to the knowledge of God, you see when Job had god Some sighed of God more then before,
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and had not onely heard by the hearing of the ear, but his eye had seen him, he saw so many errours in himself, that he abhorred himself, and repented in dust, and ashes.
and had not only herd by the hearing of the ear, but his eye had seen him, he saw so many errors in himself, that he abhorred himself, and repented in dust, and Ashes.
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And the Prophet Esay, when he saw God upon the throne, saw such errours in himself, that he cried out, wo is me, I am undone: And the Prophet Isaiah, when he saw God upon the throne, saw such errors in himself, that he cried out, woe is me, I am undone:
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because I am a man of unclean lips, and dwell among such a people: for my eyes have seen the King the Lord of Hosts. Because I am a man of unclean lips, and dwell among such a people: for my eyes have seen the King the Lord of Hosts.
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Such a sight will shew us such purity, as we shall see nothing but errours in our selves.
Such a sighed will show us such purity, as we shall see nothing but errors in our selves.
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Set this light before your souls, and then you will cry out with Paul, I was a blasphemer, a persecuter, injurious, yea, the chief of sinners. You will see all your errours cleerly enough.
Set this Light before your Souls, and then you will cry out with Paul, I was a blasphemer, a Persecutor, injurious, yea, the chief of Sinners. You will see all your errors clearly enough.
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You will say, with that blessed Martyr, I am hell, Lord, I am hell: Oh take away my hell, and give me thy heaven: You will say, with that blessed Martyr, I am hell, Lord, I am hell: O take away my hell, and give me thy heaven:
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and with Augustine, Alas, wretched man, what am I? A very close Stoole, a shovell full of dung, full of stink.
and with Augustine, Alas, wretched man, what am I? A very close Stool, a shovel full of dung, full of stink.
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As to the knowledge of our selves, the more we see our selves in our right lineaments,
As to the knowledge of our selves, the more we see our selves in our right lineaments,
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and proportions, the more we shall say, (when we are asked, what we see? ) more abominations yet.
and proportions, the more we shall say, (when we Are asked, what we see?) more abominations yet.
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The truth is, that we are runagates from our own hearts. Whatsoever we pretend, we know not our selves as we ought to do.
The truth is, that we Are runagates from our own hearts. Whatsoever we pretend, we know not our selves as we ought to do.
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But stand at this Bar, and we shall be driven to word it as he of old, Alas, that I am,
But stand At this Bar, and we shall be driven to word it as he of old, Alas, that I am,
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how contrary, am I to my self? I in the flesh, and I in the spirit! how contrary, am I to my self? I in the Flesh, and I in the Spirit!
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Now errours appear, which will make us groan, the worst that I feel is better then the best I do deserve.
Now errors appear, which will make us groan, the worst that I feel is better then the best I do deserve.
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And for humility which is the last, though not the least;
And for humility which is the last, though not the least;
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meanes to make us to know our errours, the spirit doth assure us, that the humble God will teach:
means to make us to know our errors, the Spirit does assure us, that the humble God will teach:
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and, if they be of Gods teaching, surely they shall know so many errours as may make their hearts to ake:
and, if they be of God's teaching, surely they shall know so many errors as may make their hearts to ache:
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and thus of the disease which was not my aym to be insisted upon. Now, for the remedy, David flies to God by prayer, and so must you.
and thus of the disease which was not my aim to be insisted upon. Now, for the remedy, David flies to God by prayer, and so must you.
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He is the Physitian, and the balm in Gilead who is onely able to cure our errours, though we know them not: He is the physician, and the balm in Gilead who is only able to cure our errors, though we know them not:
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therefore, (Cleanse me from my secret sinnes).
Therefore, (Cleanse me from my secret Sins).
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There are two parts here, do offer a view. 1 The object (secret sinnes.) 2 The act,
There Are two parts Here, do offer a view. 1 The Object (secret Sins.) 2 The act,
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or work about them, (cleanse me.) 1 In the object, learn you, that the best have secret faults. I must demonstrate this:
or work about them, (cleanse me.) 1 In the Object, Learn you, that the best have secret Faults. I must demonstrate this:
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and therefore know, that if they be secret, it must be with respect to some eyes that see them not:
and Therefore know, that if they be secret, it must be with respect to Some eyes that see them not:
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and there are three sorts of eyes;
and there Are three sorts of eyes;
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of God, of the world, and of a mans own conscience. From the eye of God there are no secret sinnes:of God, of the world, and of a men own conscience. From the eye of God there Are no secret Sins:
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yet wicked man labours to hide them two wayes;
yet wicked man labours to hide them two ways;
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Negatively by not confessing them, and of this Solomon speakes, he that hideth his sinnes shall not prosper. Negatively by not confessing them, and of this Solomon speaks, he that Hideth his Sins shall not prosper.
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Positively, as much as in us lies, by the impiety of our desires, that God could not see them; Positively, as much as in us lies, by the impiety of our Desires, that God could not see them;
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and by foolish hope that he doth not pierce thorough the dark cloud: for we do easily beleeve that which we would earnestly have come to passe:
and by foolish hope that he does not pierce through the dark cloud: for we do Easily believe that which we would earnestly have come to pass:
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and this makes so many flying lyes of that to be done, which we would fain have done, and this makes so many flying lies of that to be done, which we would fain have done,
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and of that not done, which we cannot endure to hear should be done. From the eye of the world God will have many secret sins.
and of that not done, which we cannot endure to hear should be done. From the eye of the world God will have many secret Sins.
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He knowes that he can make good use of such secret sinnes; and that the people of God can make good use of them also.
He knows that he can make good use of such secret Sins; and that the people of God can make good use of them also.
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God can make excellent use of them, because he knowes that they have an Infective and Destructive power.
God can make excellent use of them, Because he knows that they have an Infective and Destructive power.
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If every of our secret sinnes were known, they would have a power to infect others. If every of our secret Sins were known, they would have a power to infect Others.
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Men are like Jacobs sheep, which conceived by the eye:
Men Are like Jacobs sheep, which conceived by the eye:
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and Peter by his dissimulation compelled some that saw him to walk with an uneven foot. and Peter by his dissimulation compelled Some that saw him to walk with an uneven foot.
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Had it not been better that his sinne had been secret, and that no eye had seen it? Again,
Had it not been better that his sin had been secret, and that no eye had seen it? Again,
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if every of our secret sinnes were known, they would have a power to destroy our selves, from doing what we ought.
if every of our secret Sins were known, they would have a power to destroy our selves, from doing what we ought.
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As Moses fled, when he had slain the Aegyptian;
As Moses fled, when he had slave the Egyptian;
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and did not cherish that heroicall motion which God had given him for the vindicating of the cause of his people:
and did not cherish that heroical motion which God had given him for the vindicating of the cause of his people:
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so if all our secret faults were written in our foreheads, would we not be ashamed to walk in any calling wherein the Lord had set us? Would we not run away and hide our selves in bushes,
so if all our secret Faults were written in our foreheads, would we not be ashamed to walk in any calling wherein the Lord had Set us? Would we not run away and hide our selves in Bushes,
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and eat Nettle-rootes, and Juniper-roots, as Jobs sonnes of Belial did, rather then to come into the sight of men? Seeing therefore that God can make such excellent use of a secret sinne, he will have many sinnes to be secret from the eye of the world.
and eat Nettle-rootes, and Juniper-roots, as Jobs Sons of Belial did, rather then to come into the sighed of men? Seeing Therefore that God can make such excellent use of a secret sin, he will have many Sins to be secret from the eye of the world.
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Gods people can make excellent use of secret sinnes also.
God's people can make excellent use of secret Sins also.
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They can make them a seed of humility, compassion, thankfulnesse, and piety. They are a seed of humility when others praise them.
They can make them a seed of humility, compassion, thankfulness, and piety. They Are a seed of humility when Others praise them.
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Oh why am I praised thus? I must not be proud, for, if they knew all my secret sins, they would not praise me so much.
O why am I praised thus? I must not be proud, for, if they knew all my secret Sins, they would not praise me so much.
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They are a seed of Compassion, when others sinne. Oh how can I deal extreamly with poor sinners! I must be compassionate:
They Are a seed of Compassion, when Others sin. O how can I deal extremely with poor Sinners! I must be compassionate:
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for if others knew my secret sinnes, I should deserve as severe a censure my self.
for if Others knew my secret Sins, I should deserve as severe a censure my self.
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Can I be as Judah to cry out of Tamar, let her be burn'd, when I remember the ring,
Can I be as Judah to cry out of Tamar, let her be burned, when I Remember the ring,
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and the staffe layed to pawn to her in secret? No, no, the Judge was wiser, of whom we reade of in the Primitive Church, who when he was seriously invited into the place of Judgement to passe sentence upon another, withdrew himself;
and the staff laid to pawn to her in secret? No, no, the Judge was Wiser, of whom we read of in the Primitive Church, who when he was seriously invited into the place of Judgement to pass sentence upon Another, withdrew himself;
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and at last, being earnestly pressed, came with a Bag of sand upon his shoulder to the Judgement seat, saying, you call me to passe judgement upon this poore sinner.
and At last, being earnestly pressed, Come with a Bag of sand upon his shoulder to the Judgement seat, saying, you call me to pass judgement upon this poor sinner.
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How can I do it, when I my self am gilty of more then this bag hath sands if the world saw them all.
How can I do it, when I my self am guilty of more then this bag hath sands if the world saw them all.
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Which, though it were not well done, if he were a publike Judge to passe sentence upon publike crimes (because then he should not be suspended by private guilts from publike censures and amendments),
Which, though it were not well done, if he were a public Judge to pass sentence upon public crimes (Because then he should not be suspended by private guilts from public censures and amendments),
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yet it shews that our bosome sinnes should worke compassion.
yet it shows that our bosom Sins should work compassion.
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They are a seed of thankfulnesse, when God spares them, and doth not entrap them in common miseries.
They Are a seed of thankfulness, when God spares them, and does not entrap them in Common misery's.
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Oh why am I not plagued with sword, famine, and poverty as well as others!
O why am I not plagued with sword, famine, and poverty as well as Others!
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Were all my secret sinnes open to the eye of the world, I should be as bad as they, and yet am I spared.
Were all my secret Sins open to the eye of the world, I should be as bad as they, and yet am I spared.
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O my soul, praise the Lord, and all that is within me praise his holy name. Oh my soul, praise the Lord, and all that is within me praise his holy name.
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Lastly, they are a seed of Piety, to provoke them to do good in secret.
Lastly, they Are a seed of Piety, to provoke them to do good in secret.
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I have sinned in secret, Oh why should not I do good in secret? Ile fast,
I have sinned in secret, O why should not I do good in secret? I'll fast,
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and pray in secret, Ile give Alms in secret, Ile do what good I can though no man look upon me:
and pray in secret, I'll give Alms in secret, I'll do what good I can though no man look upon me:
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for I am sure I have too many secret sinnes which the world little thinks of, or imagineth.
for I am sure I have too many secret Sins which the world little thinks of, or imagineth.
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Seeing therfore that Gods people can make such good use of a secret sinne, or sinnes, he will have many sins to be secret from the eye of the world.
Seeing Therefore that God's people can make such good use of a secret sin, or Sins, he will have many Sins to be secret from the eye of the world.
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From the third eye, that is, from the eye of a mans own conscience, there are many secret sinnes also,
From the third eye, that is, from the eye of a men own conscience, there Are many secret Sins also,
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and of these principally doth David speake here.
and of these principally does David speak Here.
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It may seeme strange that a man should commit sinnes, and yet his own conscience should not take notice of it:
It may seem strange that a man should commit Sins, and yet his own conscience should not take notice of it:
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yet a mans own sinnes may be secret to his own soul three wayes; by Nature, by Art, and by the Just Judgement of God.
yet a men own Sins may be secret to his own soul three ways; by Nature, by Art, and by the Just Judgement of God.
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First, by Nature, when the naturall conscience takes no notice for want of light.First, by Nature, when the natural conscience Takes no notice for want of Light.
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You read of those that shall cast Gods people out of the Synagogue, and shall kill them, and yet shall thinke that they doe God good service, and all for want of light, as it was with Paul when he was a persecuter. You read of those that shall cast God's people out of the Synagogue, and shall kill them, and yet shall think that they do God good service, and all for want of Light, as it was with Paul when he was a Persecutor.
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So you read of strange things done by men and women in heathenish Rome not to be named for want of illumination also.
So you read of strange things done by men and women in Heathenish Room not to be nam for want of illumination also.
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Yea amongst us, are there not thousands that doe things in publique, and private practise which they would not doe if their consciences had light to doe better? Oh therefore shut not your eyes against that light which the Lord offers in the word by the preaching of his faithfull servants: Yea among us, Are there not thousands that do things in public, and private practice which they would not do if their Consciences had Light to do better? O Therefore shut not your eyes against that Light which the Lord offers in the word by the preaching of his faithful Servants:
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for if conscience be imperfectly sighted, there will lurke many a secret sin, which will wound at the latter end.
for if conscience be imperfectly sighted, there will lurk many a secret since, which will wound At the latter end.
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Secondly, by Art, when the devill useth all his skill, his methods, and depths, to make a sinne secret to us. Ordinarily he useth foure. Commendation of others:Secondly, by Art, when the Devil uses all his skill, his methods, and depths, to make a sin secret to us. Ordinarily he uses foure. Commendation of Others:
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thus pride is commended for cleanlinesse, drunkennesse, for good fellowship, duelling for gallantnesse of spirit, and then conscience sleeps, and there lies a secret sinne.
thus pride is commended for cleanliness, Drunkenness, for good fellowship, duelling for gallantness of Spirit, and then conscience sleeps, and there lies a secret sin.
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Custome is a second, when men have long traded in it, the guilt lies hid. Thus came in the Polygamy of the Patriarchs: Custom is a second, when men have long traded in it, the guilt lies hid. Thus Come in the Polygamy of the Patriarchs:
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and thus bribery, extortion, and common-swearing by God, or faith, or troth, come to be hid from conscience.
and thus bribery, extortion, and common-swearing by God, or faith, or troth, come to be hid from conscience.
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Yea, have not we done many things of custome about the Lords day, the Lords worship, beside in our ordinary course, which upon better Information, we rejoyce now to be rid of. Profit is a third.
Yea, have not we done many things of custom about the lords day, the lords worship, beside in our ordinary course, which upon better Information, we rejoice now to be rid of. Profit is a third.
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When a course brings in gain, lulls the conscience in the glorious sight of it awhile, and it falls asleep.
When a course brings in gain, lulls the conscience in the glorious sighed of it awhile, and it falls asleep.
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Then you may bring in profit enough and conscience takes no notice of it, and thus lurks a secret sinne.
Then you may bring in profit enough and conscience Takes no notice of it, and thus lurks a secret sin.
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This makes covetousnesse to many, counting gaine godlinesse to some, and many lying, and cousening tricks in trading to be secret sinnes seldome or never noticed to Conscience. Pleasure is a fourth.
This makes covetousness to many, counting gain godliness to Some, and many lying, and cosening tricks in trading to be secret Sins seldom or never noticed to Conscience. Pleasure is a fourth.
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When thoughts, words, or deeds have pleasure in them, conscience is soone charmed to take no notice of them,
When thoughts, words, or Deeds have pleasure in them, conscience is soon charmed to take no notice of them,
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and so growes a secret sinne.
and so grows a secret sin.
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Thus pride, wantonnesses, drinkings, and a thousand dalliances are hid from the eyes of this worlds wantons to be sins, thorough the pleasures of them;
Thus pride, Wantonnesses, drinkings, and a thousand dalliances Are hid from the eyes of this world's wantons to be Sins, through the pleasures of them;
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and this is Satans art to make many sins secret sinnes.
and this is Satan art to make many Sins secret Sins.
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Thirdly, sinnes may be secret by the Just Judgement of God: When God justly blinds the eyes of sinners, that will not come to Christ that they might be saved, and gives them to blindnes of mind, that seeing they may see, & not perceive. Thirdly, Sins may be secret by the Just Judgement of God: When God justly blinds the eyes of Sinners, that will not come to christ that they might be saved, and gives them to blindness of mind, that seeing they may see, & not perceive.
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Of this we have three fearful examples in Scriptures. The Gentiles whom God gave over to vile affections, to which they Indulged without sense,
Of this we have three fearful Examples in Scriptures. The Gentiles whom God gave over to vile affections, to which they Indulged without sense,
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because they basely dishonoured God in their heathenish Idolatry.
Because they basely dishonoured God in their Heathenish Idolatry.
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The Jews who because they shut their eyes against the beames of Christs Majestie in his preaching,
The jews who Because they shut their eyes against the beams of Christ Majesty in his preaching,
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and miracles were given up to call for his bloud upon them, and upon their children.
and Miracles were given up to call for his blood upon them, and upon their children.
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This was a secret sinne to them: for if they had known, they would not have crucified the Lord of life.
This was a secret sin to them: for if they had known, they would not have Crucified the Lord of life.
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Antichristian Christians, who because they receive not the love of the truth, that they might be saved, God gives them over to believe lyes that they might be (without repentance) damned: and so all their foolish abominations, Antichristian Christians, who Because they receive not the love of the truth, that they might be saved, God gives them over to believe lies that they might be (without Repentance) damned: and so all their foolish abominations,
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and wicked Idolatries are secret sinnes to them.
and wicked Idolatries Are secret Sins to them.
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And thus have I demonstrated this object, that the best, in some kind, or other, have secret sinnes.
And thus have I demonstrated this Object, that the best, in Some kind, or other, have secret Sins.
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Therefore this must stirre up your care to set your watches, to finde out these secret ones as well as you can.
Therefore this must stir up your care to Set your watches, to find out these secret ones as well as you can.
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If you knew there were a thiefe lurking secretly in your house, you would feare the danger, set watches, and search every corner:
If you knew there were a thief lurking secretly in your house, you would Fear the danger, Set watches, and search every corner:
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much more must you doe it for your souls which are in danger every minute by your secret sinnes. Nature is blind;
much more must you do it for your Souls which Are in danger every minute by your secret Sins. Nature is blind;
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flye to the light of Gods word. The course of the world is deceitfull; walke in the path of the righteous. Gods Judgement is grievous;
fly to the Light of God's word. The course of the world is deceitful; walk in the path of the righteous. God's Judgement is grievous;
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provoke him not with the love of any sinne.
provoke him not with the love of any sin.
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The very thought of a secret sinne, me thinks should make you watch, and watch, again, and again.
The very Thought of a secret sin, me thinks should make you watch, and watch, again, and again.
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You will say, that you have enough sinne which you know, to look unto. That is true; and more then enough.
You will say, that you have enough sin which you know, to look unto. That is true; and more then enough.
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For sinne is worse then hell: and to be in sinnes hand is worse then to be in Satans;
For sin is Worse then hell: and to be in Sins hand is Worse then to be in Satan;
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for sinne onely makes him hold fast.
for sin only makes him hold fast.
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But if sinnes are secret (you will say) surely they are of little value.
But if Sins Are secret (you will say) surely they Are of little valve.
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But I tell thee, sinnes are not valued by their secresie, but by their nature, and object against whom, &c. The smallest sinnes doe no small hurt.
But I tell thee, Sins Are not valued by their secrecy, but by their nature, and Object against whom, etc. The Smallest Sins do not small hurt.
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Drops of raine are very small, yet may they make great flouds. A bird may be caught by one claw, as well as by the whole body.
Drops of rain Are very small, yet may they make great floods. A bird may be caught by one claw, as well as by the Whole body.
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A boy may creep in at a window, better then a man, and let in the strongest thiefe that is to come in:
A boy may creep in At a window, better then a man, and let in the Strongest thief that is to come in:
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so may the smallest sinne let in the greatest. Therefore I say to all, watch against secret sins.
so may the Smallest sin let in the greatest. Therefore I say to all, watch against secret Sins.
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If you will close with me now, & ask.
If you will close with me now, & ask.
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How you may find out a secret sin? I shal give you the best light I can. How you may find out a secret since? I shall give you the best Light I can.
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First, you may find thē out by fear. Blessed is he that feareth always: for such a man wil not harden his heart.First, you may find them out by Fear. Blessed is he that fears always: for such a man will not harden his heart.
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Fear will make a man suspect every thing that hath not sound warrant: and thoroughly to examine all thoughts, words, & deeds.
fear will make a man suspect every thing that hath not found warrant: and thoroughly to examine all thoughts, words, & Deeds.
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A man finds by the daily losse of things, that a secret thiefe doth hant his house.
A man finds by the daily loss of things, that a secret thief does hant his house.
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He is loth to suspect those that are approvedly known to be honest people:
He is loath to suspect those that Are approvedly known to be honest people:
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but he will have a strict eye upon every man else, and examine his busines, his calling, his living,
but he will have a strict eye upon every man Else, and examine his business, his calling, his living,
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and his expenses, and so, at last he wil discover him.
and his expenses, and so, At last he will discover him.
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So you loose, every day, some strength in grace, some comfort, some peace, some good or other.
So you lose, every day, Some strength in grace, Some Comfort, Some peace, Some good or other.
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You will not suspect known inclinations, thoughts, words, or deeds which are approved by the plaine words of Scriptures.
You will not suspect known inclinations, thoughts, words, or Deeds which Are approved by the plain words of Scriptures.
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But if they be other grounded upon ignorance, custome, profit, pleasure, honour, suspect and try them,
But if they be other grounded upon ignorance, custom, profit, pleasure, honour, suspect and try them,
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and out will the secret sins come which must be abandoned. Secondly, thou maist finde them out, by drawing things from trade to truth.
and out will the secret Sins come which must be abandoned. Secondly, thou Mayest find them out, by drawing things from trade to truth.
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To make a trade of any sinne doth at last make a sinne secret.
To make a trade of any sin does At last make a sin secret.
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Commit it once, and it is grievous. Commit it a second time and it is light. Commit it a third time,
Commit it once, and it is grievous. Commit it a second time and it is Light. Commit it a third time,
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and it is desireable. Commit it a fourth time, and it is delightfull. Commit it a fift time and it is defensible. Commit it a sixt time,
and it is desirable. Commit it a fourth time, and it is delightful. Commit it a fift time and it is defensible. Commit it a sixt time,
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and it is insensible, and so it becomes a secret sinne. But now, draw it before the truth of Gods word,
and it is insensible, and so it becomes a secret sin. But now, draw it before the truth of God's word,
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and the light of it will shew the foulnesse of it, and the foulnesse of it will make it questionable: the questioning of it will open the guilt: the guilt bindes the conscience:
and the Light of it will show the foulness of it, and the foulness of it will make it questionable: the questioning of it will open the guilt: the guilt binds the conscience:
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and then, except conscience be out-faced by impudency, it will be secret no longer.
and then, except conscience be outfaced by impudence, it will be secret no longer.
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Thirdly, thou maist finde them out by Repentance. Let the terrours of the Almighty, the love of God, the bloud of Jesus Christ,Thirdly, thou Mayest find them out by Repentance. Let the terrors of the Almighty, the love of God, the blood of jesus christ,
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and the ghastly sight of death and judgement work thy guilty soul but to repent, or to repent of one sinne, and thou wilt finde out many secret sinnes.
and the ghastly sighed of death and judgement work thy guilty soul but to Repent, or to Repent of one sin, and thou wilt find out many secret Sins.
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A penny is but a little piece of silver in it self:
A penny is but a little piece of silver in it self:
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but put it into a Payle of fair water, and it seems as big as a shilling.
but put it into a Pail of fair water, and it seems as big as a shilling.
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So put thy least sinne into a watery and penitent soul, and it will be of a vast bignesse.
So put thy least sin into a watery and penitent soul, and it will be of a vast bigness.
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Thou shalt see that in due proportion, and thy eyes being exalted, and clarified, thou shalt see, beside this great Leviathan, creeping things, or sinnes, innumerable.
Thou shalt see that in due proportion, and thy eyes being exalted, and clarified, thou shalt see, beside this great Leviathan, creeping things, or Sins, innumerable.
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For as in a train of gunpowder; set one grain on fire, and all will be in a blaze:
For as in a train of gunpowder; Set one grain on fire, and all will be in a blaze:
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so let thy soul be fired with godly sorrow for one sinne, and thou shalt quickly see those thou never sawest before.
so let thy soul be fired with godly sorrow for one sin, and thou shalt quickly see those thou never Sawest before.
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Fourthly, thou maist finde them out, by bringing sinne to a propimity, or neernesse. As sinners put farre from them the evill day:Fourthly, thou Mayest find them out, by bringing sin to a propimity, or nearness. As Sinners put Far from them the evil day:
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so they put as farre as they can from them the sight of sinne.
so they put as Far as they can from them the sighed of sin.
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When they do it they are loath to see what they do, because it is a work of darknesse.
When they do it they Are loath to see what they do, Because it is a work of darkness.
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It is a bastard brood betwixt Satan, and a wicked soul; and therefore they remove it into the Country, as farre as they can;
It is a bastard brood betwixt Satan, and a wicked soul; and Therefore they remove it into the Country, as Far as they can;
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because they would not see it themselves nor suffer others to see it.
Because they would not see it themselves nor suffer Others to see it.
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But bring it to a neernesse, and that which seemed no sinne will appeare to be a sinne,
But bring it to a nearness, and that which seemed no sin will appear to be a sin,
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and what seemed a little one will be a very great. A man upon the top of an high hill, looks as little as a childe,
and what seemed a little one will be a very great. A man upon the top of an high hill, looks as little as a child,
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but bring him down, and you shall see his proportion. So bring sinne to a present view, as it wounds the conscience, defaceth Gods image,
but bring him down, and you shall see his proportion. So bring sin to a present view, as it wounds the conscience, defaceth God's image,
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and hindereth our traffick with our God, we shall see it big enough to a miracle in it self,
and hindereth our traffic with our God, we shall see it big enough to a miracle in it self,
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and all the brats, and broods of many secret ones which are as a retinue, and hangs upon it.
and all the brats, and brood's of many secret ones which Are as a retinue, and hangs upon it.
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Fifthly, thou maist finde them out, by declining such ways as bring the judgement of God upon thy soul.Fifthly, thou Mayest find them out, by declining such ways as bring the judgement of God upon thy soul.
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If, because thou art filthy, God say, be filthy still; and because thou wilt not see, God give thee over to blindnesse of minde;
If, Because thou art filthy, God say, be filthy still; and Because thou wilt not see, God give thee over to blindness of mind;
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thou wilt see but a few of thy sins till destruction come like an armed man.
thou wilt see but a few of thy Sins till destruction come like an armed man.
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It was a fearfull speech, hear ye indeed, but understand not: and ye see indeed, but perceive not.
It was a fearful speech, hear you indeed, but understand not: and you see indeed, but perceive not.
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Make the heart of this people fat;
Make the heart of this people fat;
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and make their ears heavy, and shut their eyes, lest they see with their eyes, hear with their ears,
and make their ears heavy, and shut their eyes, lest they see with their eyes, hear with their ears,
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and understand with their hearts, and be converted. and understand with their hearts, and be converted.
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Even so, it is a lamentable thing that Gods judgement should seal thy eyes up, from seeing thy sinnes:
Even so, it is a lamentable thing that God's judgement should seal thy eyes up, from seeing thy Sins:
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for then thou maist suddainly be wasted, and made desolate, and removed farre away from God.
for then thou Mayest suddenly be wasted, and made desolate, and removed Far away from God.
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Therefore if thou would'st discover thy secret sinnes keep off this judgement of God by sinning against conscience. Conscience is Gods deputy:
Therefore if thou Wouldst discover thy secret Sins keep off this judgement of God by sinning against conscience. Conscience is God's deputy:
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and the affront that is offered unto it, is offered to God, who gave it authority over thee.
and the affront that is offered unto it, is offered to God, who gave it Authority over thee.
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Sinne against it, and thou sinnest against Gods officer; and God cannot but take it as an unworthy act.
Sin against it, and thou Sinnest against God's officer; and God cannot but take it as an unworthy act.
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It makes him angry, brings his judgement, and then where art thou? Thy eyes are blinded, thy heart is hardened, thy sinnes,
It makes him angry, brings his judgement, and then where art thou? Thy eyes Are blinded, thy heart is hardened, thy Sins,
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like Philistims, are about thee, and thou seest them not.
like philistines, Are about thee, and thou See them not.
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Therefore decline this thunderbolt of judgement, and God will be eyes to thy blinde soul to see secret sinnes.
Therefore decline this thunderbolt of judgement, and God will be eyes to thy blind soul to see secret Sins.
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Lastly, thou maist finde out thy secret sinnes, by not believing the world, and the wayes of it.Lastly, thou Mayest find out thy secret Sins, by not believing the world, and the ways of it.
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If thou believe the world, that will praise, and flatter thee;
If thou believe the world, that will praise, and flatter thee;
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and offer thee so much profit, pleasure, and honour, that the splendour of these will dazle thy eyes,
and offer thee so much profit, pleasure, and honour, that the splendour of these will dazzle thy eyes,
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and hinder the sight of thy secret sinnes.
and hinder the sighed of thy secret Sins.
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There are none that live in strong Garisons, and feel not miseries abroad where sight is more cleer,
There Are none that live in strong Garrisons, and feel not misery's abroad where sighed is more clear,
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but are so flattered, and fawned upon with the lust of the eye, the lusts of the flesh,
but Are so flattered, and fawned upon with the lust of the eye, the Lustiest of the Flesh,
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and the pride of life (to patching, painting, and a thousand disguises (besides other voluptuous sins) that their eyes are put out from seeing some open, and all secret sins.
and the pride of life (to patching, painting, and a thousand disguises (beside other voluptuous Sins) that their eyes Are put out from seeing Some open, and all secret Sins.
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Hence is it that they swim in the Kingdome of pleasure, and, with their eyes to heaven, are going as fast as they can to hell in a feather-bed. But take heed:
Hence is it that they swim in the Kingdom of pleasure, and, with their eyes to heaven, Are going as fast as they can to hell in a featherbed. But take heed:
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believe not the world, and thou wilt have leisure to see that, and those secret sinnes which will make thy heart ake.
believe not the world, and thou wilt have leisure to see that, and those secret Sins which will make thy heart ache.
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Thus have I discovered some means by which you may know your secret sinnes.
Thus have I discovered Some means by which you may know your secret Sins.
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It may be (now a way is broken open) better light may discover better helps.
It may be (now a Way is broken open) better Light may discover better helps.
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Yet, in the mean time, take these, and use them, in Gods strength, to the glory of God,
Yet, in the mean time, take these, and use them, in God's strength, to the glory of God,
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and to the humbling of thy soul.
and to the humbling of thy soul.
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But, it may be, you will ask me, when I have found them, what shall I do with them? In generall, you must make head against them.
But, it may be, you will ask me, when I have found them, what shall I do with them? In general, you must make head against them.
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Let them not rest in you, as in their proper places, but groan under their burthen, complain of them to God, cast off what you can,
Let them not rest in you, as in their proper places, but groan under their burden, complain of them to God, cast off what you can,
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and use meanes to mortifie the rest: But, more particularly, look to Christ the fountain opened for sinne and for uncleannesse.
and use means to mortify the rest: But, more particularly, look to christ the fountain opened for sin and for uncleanness.
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When Alexander the Great saw Jaddus the high Priest comming towards him, out of Jerusalem in all his Priestly attire, he, of reverence, spared the City:
When Alexander the Great saw Jaddus the high Priest coming towards him, out of Jerusalem in all his Priestly attire, he, of Reverence, spared the city:
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and when God sees you come towards him in the garments of your brother Christ, made yours by faith, out of love to him, whose garments smel of Myrrhe, Aloes,
and when God sees you come towards him in the garments of your brother christ, made yours by faith, out of love to him, whose garments Smell of Myrrh, Aloes,
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and Cassia, he will spare you.
and Cassia, he will spare you.
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We reade, that when Antonius the Roman Oratour did uncover the shoulders of Aquileus, before the Senate, he caused the sentence of death to be reversed from him.
We read, that when Antonius the Roman Orator did uncover the shoulders of Aquileus, before the Senate, he caused the sentence of death to be reversed from him.
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Much more when you shew the fresh bleeding wounds, and merits of Christ rested upon by faith,
Much more when you show the fresh bleeding wounds, and merits of christ rested upon by faith,
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before God your judge, he will take off the sentence of death from you, pronounced both against open,
before God your judge, he will take off the sentence of death from you, pronounced both against open,
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and secret sins, and give you life. Therefore, in the bowels of Jesus Christ take a double prospect.
and secret Sins, and give you life. Therefore, in the bowels of jesus christ take a double prospect.
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First, cast your eyes down into your selves, and see, what you can, all your secret sins, whose guilts gape for vengeance,
First, cast your eyes down into your selves, and see, what you can, all your secret Sins, whose guilts gape for vengeance,
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as well as open, being as contrary to Gods nature. Next, lift up your eyes to heaven and see Christ appearing with all his merits,
as well as open, being as contrary to God's nature. Next, lift up your eyes to heaven and see christ appearing with all his merits,
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as your Surety and Advocate, and making request for you, and rest upon him with confidence,
as your Surety and Advocate, and making request for you, and rest upon him with confidence,
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as those that are weary, and heavie laden under the burthen of sinne, and are willing to honour the father in him his sonne,
as those that Are weary, and heavy laden under the burden of sin, and Are willing to honour the father in him his son,
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and the work is past, neither open, nor secret sins shall appear against you to your confusion.
and the work is past, neither open, nor secret Sins shall appear against you to your confusion.
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But now, at length you must not forget Davids Act about this Object, that is, his prayer, that God would cleanse him. Hear a word of this, That even secret sinnes have a pollution as well as other sins, from which we must desire cleansing.
But now, At length you must not forget Davids Act about this Object, that is, his prayer, that God would cleanse him. Hear a word of this, That even secret Sins have a pollution as well as other Sins, from which we must desire cleansing.
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That other sinnes have a pollution, is visible enough from many Texts, and other grounds. The Text doth speak, Wash me from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sinne:
That other Sins have a pollution, is visible enough from many Texts, and other grounds. The Text does speak, Wash me from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin:
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and makes a fearfull description of the pollution of sinne: and compares it to the vomit of a Dog, and myre of a Sow:
and makes a fearful description of the pollution of sin: and compares it to the vomit of a Dog, and mire of a Sow:
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yea, and makes God look with an ill eye upon his own till they be washed. As to other grounds, the Father of sin is an unclean spirit, and the mother of it, yea, and makes God look with an ill eye upon his own till they be washed. As to other grounds, the Father of since is an unclean Spirit, and the mother of it,
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an unclean soul. The property of sin is to make a blot which is so running an infection that it makes you prone to fall into the same sinne a second time.
an unclean soul. The property of since is to make a blot which is so running an infection that it makes you prove to fallen into the same sin a second time.
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And the effects of sin, are such staines, and pollutions, such blots, and spots which stick to our persons, goods,
And the effects of since, Are such stains, and pollutions, such blots, and spots which stick to our Persons, goods,
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and all utensils, even to heaven it self (and therefore all creatures groan under the burthen of vanity ) that they must be purged by fire.
and all utensils, even to heaven it self (and Therefore all creatures groan under the burden of vanity) that they must be purged by fire.
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If you say, though it be a pollution, yet it is easily washable. I would not have you deceived:
If you say, though it be a pollution, yet it is Easily washable. I would not have you deceived:
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for then Christ should never have been sent, Who by himself purged our sinnes; nor David would have prayed wash me thoroughly from my sinnes;
for then christ should never have been sent, Who by himself purged our Sins; nor David would have prayed wash me thoroughly from my Sins;
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nor would Peter have wept so bitterly;
nor would Peter have wept so bitterly;
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nor would Mary Magdalen have taken such paines with her teares, and locks at Christs feet.
nor would Marry Magdalen have taken such pains with her tears, and locks At Christ feet.
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If Abanah, and Pharphar, Rivers of Damascus would have deeded it for Naamans Leprosie, he would not have been sent to Jordan: nor should high meanes,
If Abanah, and Pharpar, rivers of Damascus would have deeded it for Naamans Leprosy, he would not have been sent to Jordan: nor should high means,
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and such strong pains have been used, for the cleansing of sinne, if a lesser matter would have fetched it off.
and such strong pains have been used, for the cleansing of sin, if a lesser matter would have fetched it off.
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But be it so, you will say, of other sins, yet what is that to secret sins? Much everv way.
But be it so, you will say, of other Sins, yet what is that to secret Sins? Much everv Way.
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They have all the same nature. A man is a man, though he be hid among the bushes,
They have all the same nature. A man is a man, though he be hid among the Bushes,
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as Adam; A man is a man, though he lye secretly among the stuffe, as Saul. Yea, a childe is a man in kinde,
as Adam; A man is a man, though he lie secretly among the stuff, as Saul. Yea, a child is a man in kind,
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though in stature he be not so. So is it with sinne: and therefore secret sinnes are pollutions as well as others.
though in stature he be not so. So is it with sin: and Therefore secret Sins Are pollutions as well as Others.
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Therefore as you love your souls; forget not Davids sinnes: Oh cleanse me from my secret sinnes.
Therefore as you love your Souls; forget not Davids Sins: O cleanse me from my secret Sins.
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The very thought of it may make you tremble, when you finde your souls under greater guilt:
The very Thought of it may make you tremble, when you find your Souls under greater guilt:
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and the very thought must make you carefull to brush off the least rubbish.
and the very Thought must make you careful to brush off the least rubbish.
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What ugly creatures are we by sinne? Job was so full of scabs, and sores, that he was scarce known to his friends, and odious to his wife:
What ugly creatures Are we by sin? Job was so full of scabs, and sores, that he was scarce known to his Friends, and odious to his wife:
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So is every sinner in the sight of God, who is a God of pure eyes,
So is every sinner in the sighed of God, who is a God of pure eyes,
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and cannot endure to behold iniquitie. Therefore say you as Peter to Christ; Lord, not onely my feet, but my head, and hands.
and cannot endure to behold iniquity. Therefore say you as Peter to christ; Lord, not only my feet, but my head, and hands.
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But alas, you will say, my sins open, and secret, have been of so long continuance, that they will not out. Be not deceived:
But alas, you will say, my Sins open, and secret, have been of so long Continuance, that they will not out. Be not deceived:
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it is God that must do the work; not with sope, and niter, but with Christs bloud.
it is God that must do the work; not with soap, and niter, but with Christ blood.
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Christs bloud must do it, by way of expiation; the holy spirit, by way of immediate application;
Christ blood must do it, by Way of expiation; the holy Spirit, by Way of immediate application;
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faith, by way of instrumentall application; and holinesse, and righteousnesse, by way of infusion, repression, and mortification.
faith, by Way of instrumental application; and holiness, and righteousness, by Way of infusion, repression, and mortification.
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God can make our garments white by the bloud of the Lamb.
God can make our garments white by the blood of the Lamb.
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He that could create all things of nothing, can create clean hearts, and hands, against all the world.
He that could create all things of nothing, can create clean hearts, and hands, against all the world.
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Only be sure that you cast your selves upon God for the purity of your souls against all sinnes whatsoever, open, and secret.
Only be sure that you cast your selves upon God for the purity of your Souls against all Sins whatsoever, open, and secret.
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God will not cleanse one except you be weary of, & are willing to cleanse all.
God will not cleanse one except you be weary of, & Are willing to cleanse all.
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One favoured sinne is like a dead flye which corrupts the whole boxe of ointment.
One favoured sin is like a dead fly which corrupts the Whole box of ointment.
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Have you souls to cleanse? Have you a Saviour to cleanse them by his bloud, spirit,
Have you Souls to cleanse? Have you a Saviour to cleanse them by his blood, Spirit,
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and word? Engage your Saviour to this work, and put the whole work to this Saviour in his way,
and word? Engage your Saviour to this work, and put the Whole work to this Saviour in his Way,
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or else you shew but little care of your souls. Remember what one said well of old:
or Else you show but little care of your Souls. remember what one said well of old:
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thou hast two eyes, if one be out, the other will help thee to see: two ears, if one be stopt, the other will help thee to hear: two hands, if one be cut off, the other will help thee to work: two feet, if one be lame, the other will help thee to walk:
thou hast two eyes, if one be out, the other will help thee to see: two ears, if one be stopped, the other will help thee to hear: two hands, if one be Cut off, the other will help thee to work: two feet, if one be lame, the other will help thee to walk:
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but thou hast but one Soul, lose that, and lose all; let that lye rotting in sinne, thou lettest all thou hast lye rotting. Take heed: be not so desperately prodigal.
but thou hast but one Soul, loose that, and loose all; let that lie rotting in sin, thou Lettest all thou hast lie rotting. Take heed: be not so desperately prodigal.
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Let this day be the last day of thy presumptuous sinning: put thy soul upon God both against open, and secret sinnes;
Let this day be the last day of thy presumptuous sinning: put thy soul upon God both against open, and secret Sins;
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and for these last, go in his way of righteousnesse, and holinesse, and cry out unto him;
and for these last, go in his Way of righteousness, and holiness, and cry out unto him;
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Lord, cleanse me from my secret Faults. Amen. Lord, cleanse me from my secret Faults. Amen.
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CHRIST EXALTED amongst men, OR, A Sermon preached in Covent Garden upon MATTH. 13.45, 46. 45. The kingdom of heaven is like unto a Merchant man seeking goodly pearls:
CHRIST EXALTED among men, OR, A Sermon preached in Covent Garden upon MATTHEW. 13.45, 46. 45. The Kingdom of heaven is like unto a Merchant man seeking goodly Pearls:
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46. Who when he had found a pearl of great prize, he went and sold all that he had and bought it.46. Who when he had found a pearl of great prize, he went and sold all that he had and bought it.
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THis is a Parable, and it lies in a goodly bed of many others. The whole Scripture is like a garden:
THis is a Parable, and it lies in a goodly Bed of many Others. The Whole Scripture is like a garden:
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particular places are like a quarter, in which are many choice beds for rarest flowers; and this Text is one among the rest.
particular places Are like a quarter, in which Are many choice Beds for Rarest flowers; and this Text is one among the rest.
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This Chapter speaks, under fimilitudes, many excellent things concerning the Gospel of Christ Jesus.
This Chapter speaks, under fimilitudes, many excellent things Concerning the Gospel of christ jesus.
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The intertainment of the Gospel, in the parable of the seed sowne in four sorts of ground, whereof there is but one good.
The entertainment of the Gospel, in the parable of the seed sown in four sorts of ground, whereof there is but one good.
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The opposition of the Gospel, in the parable of the tares sowed among the good corne.
The opposition of the Gospel, in the parable of the tares sowed among the good corn.
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The power of the Gospel, in the parables of the Musterd-seed, and leaven. And the prize of the Gospel, in the treasure hid, and this of the Merchant man.
The power of the Gospel, in the parables of the Mustard seed, and leaven. And the prize of the Gospel, in the treasure hid, and this of the Merchant man.
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You therefore now (good Christians) are to attend, from hence, unto the prize of the Gospel:
You Therefore now (good Christians) Are to attend, from hence, unto the prize of the Gospel:
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about which Ile commend but two considerables. 1. The worth of the Gospel. 2. What a good man will bid for it.
about which I'll commend but two considerables. 1. The worth of the Gospel. 2. What a good man will bid for it.
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The worth of the Gospel is here valued four wayes, 1. By the place where it is; In the kingdome of heaven: not of the world.
The worth of the Gospel is Here valued four ways, 1. By the place where it is; In the Kingdom of heaven: not of the world.
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2. By the person that trades for it; A Merchant man: no base begger. 3. By the commodities of it; Pearles, of great prize: no rattles, nor babies.
2. By the person that trades for it; A Merchant man: no base beggar. 3. By the commodities of it; Pearls, of great prize: no rattles, nor babies.
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4. By his Invinceable diligence about it; He seeks it, till he finds it: no slothfull sluggishnesse.
4. By his Invinceable diligence about it; He seeks it, till he finds it: no slothful sluggishness.
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It being thus valued, the good man will bid highly for it: for he sells all he hath to buy it.
It being thus valued, the good man will bid highly for it: for he sells all he hath to buy it.
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Thus you have it in summe. I will not crumble out this bread of life, and trouble you with intricate particulars,
Thus you have it in sum. I will not crumble out this bred of life, and trouble you with intricate particulars,
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but winde up all in the two propounded heads. First, That the Gospel is of great worth:
but wind up all in the two propounded Heads. First, That the Gospel is of great worth:
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and to make good this, let us look to the four valuations of it:
and to make good this, let us look to the four valuations of it:
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and first by the place where it is, in the kingdom of heaven. This represents unto us, the Church of Christ. God hath a three-fold kingdome:
and First by the place where it is, in the Kingdom of heaven. This represents unto us, the Church of christ. God hath a threefold Kingdom:
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of Power, of which it is said, his kingdom is from generation to generation, that is, the power,
of Power, of which it is said, his Kingdom is from generation to generation, that is, the power,
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and soveraignty, which he exerciseth over all:
and sovereignty, which he Exerciseth over all:
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of Glory, of which it is said, A rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven, that is, into that estate over which God ruleth by unmoveable Glory:
of Glory, of which it is said, A rich man shall hardly enter into the Kingdom of heaven, that is, into that estate over which God Ruleth by Unmovable Glory:
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and of Grace, wherein Christ doth rule graciously by his word, and spirit, that is, his Church; and of this he speaketh here.
and of Grace, wherein christ does Rule graciously by his word, and Spirit, that is, his Church; and of this he speaks Here.
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This is the place in which this Merchant trades. And, in truth this is called the kingdom of heaven in six respects.
This is the place in which this Merchant trades. And, in truth this is called the Kingdom of heaven in six respects.
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In respect of Christ; because the Church is the royal seat of Christ:In respect of christ; Because the Church is the royal seat of christ:
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he is in it as in his kingdom, and walks in the midst of the seven candlesticks;
he is in it as in his Kingdom, and walks in the midst of the seven candlesticks;
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& is with thē always to the end of the world.
& is with them always to the end of the world.
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In respect of lawes; because the Church hath heavenly laws, given by the King of heaven,In respect of laws; Because the Church hath heavenly laws, given by the King of heaven,
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and earth, even the everlasting laws of Charitie to God in Christ, and all the Saints.
and earth, even the everlasting laws of Charity to God in christ, and all the Saints.
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In respect of the plants which are planted in it.In respect of the plants which Are planted in it.
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All Gods people in the Church are like trees planted by the rivers of waters, but to be transplanted, in Gods due season, to heaven.
All God's people in the Church Are like trees planted by the Rivers of waters, but to be transplanted, in God's due season, to heaven.
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The Church is the nurcery depending upon the great orchard, or garden of heaven (where onely no weed grows);
The Church is the nursery depending upon the great orchard, or garden of heaven (where only no weed grows);
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and therefore is it called the kingdom of heaven. In respect of the Inhabitants of the Church.
and Therefore is it called the Kingdom of heaven. In respect of the Inhabitants of the Church.
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They are, in their better parts Citizens with the Saints, and of the houshold of faith, who have their conversation in heaven, and sit in Christ in heavenly places.
They Are, in their better parts Citizens with the Saints, and of the household of faith, who have their Conversation in heaven, and fit in christ in heavenly places.
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In respect of the order, and reference that God hath made between heaven; and the Church.
In respect of the order, and Referente that God hath made between heaven; and the Church.
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As Jacob said of Bethel, so may we of the Church, This is none other but the house of God, and the gate of heaven.
As Jacob said of Bethel, so may we of the Church, This is none other but the house of God, and the gate of heaven.
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As a great house which hath an hall for the family to meet in, and chambers to rest in,
As a great house which hath an hall for the family to meet in, and chambers to rest in,
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for them who properly belong unto it: so is the Church and heaven. The Church is the place of repast, and heaven of many mansions for rest.
for them who properly belong unto it: so is the Church and heaven. The Church is the place of repast, and heaven of many mansions for rest.
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Lastly, in respect of the use that is made of it.
Lastly, in respect of the use that is made of it.
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As heaven doth help these inferiour bodies three wayes, by motion, and light, and influence. So the Church doth help to all that she can reach unto, moving up,
As heaven does help these inferior bodies three ways, by motion, and Light, and influence. So the Church does help to all that she can reach unto, moving up,
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and down, like a company of pilgrims, and strangers for the gathering together of the body of Christ out of all mankinde.
and down, like a company of pilgrim's, and Strangers for the gathering together of the body of christ out of all mankind.
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It carryed the law out of Sion, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem, to bring us poore heathens to be of the inheritance of Christ, and to make the uttermost parts of the earth to be his possession.
It carried the law out of Sion, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem, to bring us poor Heathens to be of the inheritance of christ, and to make the uttermost parts of the earth to be his possession.
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It is like the heavens, and firmament, which declares the Glory of God amongst every speech and language that Christ may rule there.
It is like the heavens, and firmament, which declares the Glory of God among every speech and language that christ may Rule there.
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It carries light to them that sit in darknesse, and in the region of the shadow of death;
It carries Light to them that fit in darkness, and in the region of the shadow of death;
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giving the light of knowledge as from the face of Jesus Christ, and the light of life, that others seeing their good works, may glorifie God in the day of their visitation.
giving the Light of knowledge as from the face of jesus christ, and the Light of life, that Others seeing their good works, may Glorify God in the day of their Visitation.
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It gives the Influences of grace from their faith, hope, and charitie, to warme the hearts of those that belong to Christ,
It gives the Influences of grace from their faith, hope, and charity, to warm the hearts of those that belong to christ,
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and to help forward their new birth, and their growing in grace by the knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ.
and to help forward their new birth, and their growing in grace by the knowledge of the Lord jesus christ.
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Seeing therefore that the Church is the royal seat of Christ, hath the laws of Christ, is a nursery for heaven, is Jerusalem which is from above full of heavenly Citizens, is the place of repast for Gods servants before their rest, Seeing Therefore that the Church is the royal seat of christ, hath the laws of christ, is a nursery for heaven, is Jerusalem which is from above full of heavenly Citizens, is the place of repast for God's Servants before their rest,
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and hath such an heavenly use by her motion, light, and influence; it is no wonder that it should be called the kingdom of heaven.
and hath such an heavenly use by her motion, Light, and influence; it is no wonder that it should be called the Kingdom of heaven.
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Let every one of us think of it to our comfort, and to our exhortation.
Let every one of us think of it to our Comfort, and to our exhortation.
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Be comforted (I beseech you) to see the glorious priviledges of Gods people, that,
Be comforted (I beseech you) to see the glorious privileges of God's people, that,
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even in this world, they dwell in the kingdom of heaven (yet in heaven on earth, not in heaven).
even in this world, they dwell in the Kingdom of heaven (yet in heaven on earth, not in heaven).
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Travellers tell us that they that are on the top of the Alpes may see showers under them which they overlooke,
Travellers tell us that they that Are on the top of the Alps may see showers under them which they overlook,
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but they come not at them:
but they come not At them:
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and if you make use of this priviledge to live in the kingdom of heaven, ye may overlook your troubles,
and if you make use of this privilege to live in the Kingdom of heaven, you may overlook your Troubles,
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and not be disjoynted by them.
and not be disjointed by them.
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The very Philosopher could say, out of all well pleasance with his morall and naturall fansies,
The very Philosopher could say, out of all well pleasance with his moral and natural fancies,
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unto the tyrant that beat him in sunder piece-meale; Beat, Beat, thou shalt not beat out Anaxarchus.
unto the tyrant that beatrice him in sunder piecemeal; Beatrice, Beat, thou shalt not beatrice out Anaxarchus.
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He would keep his heart in the ruines of his body.
He would keep his heart in the ruins of his body.
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Much more may a Christian keep his life of faith when the outer man, and all things belonging unto it doth utterly perish,
Much more may a Christian keep his life of faith when the outer man, and all things belonging unto it does utterly perish,
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and come to this worlds nothing.
and come to this world's nothing.
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Be exhorted also (all you Christians, who professe your selves to be members of the Church) to live like those that are in the kingdom of heaven.
Be exhorted also (all you Christians, who profess your selves to be members of the Church) to live like those that Are in the Kingdom of heaven.
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Some live in a region of darknesse: and some live as in the confines of hell.
some live in a region of darkness: and Some live as in the confines of hell.
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God forbid it should be said so of you.
God forbid it should be said so of you.
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Heare that fearfull speech, the fearfull, who dare not shew themselves for Christ, but fear man more then him, the unbeleeving, who, notwithstanding the offers of grace, doe stand out against Christ,
Hear that fearful speech, the fearful, who Dare not show themselves for christ, but Fear man more then him, the unbelieving, who, notwithstanding the offers of grace, do stand out against christ,
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and not rest upon him for salvation, the abominable, who thinke and doe abhorred things, the murtherers, who are cruell against Gods peoples bodies,
and not rest upon him for salvation, the abominable, who think and do abhorred things, the murderers, who Are cruel against God's peoples bodies,
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and soules, and whoremongers, who give themselves to the uncleannesses of body, and soule;
and Souls, and whoremongers, who give themselves to the Uncleannesses of body, and soul;
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and sorcerers, who give themselves to spels, enchantments, delusions, conjurations, and witchcrafts to dishonour Christ, and Idolaters, who thinke to convey Gods worship to him by Saints,and sorcerers, who give themselves to spells, enchantments, delusions, conjurations, and witchcrafts to dishonour christ, and Idolaters, who think to convey God's worship to him by Saints,
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and Angels, or Images, or any other superstitious way, and therefore doe fall down, or do other respects before them with reference to God, and all lyers, who forge and faine devises in hypocrisie to bring in false wayes in hypocrisie;
and Angels, or Images, or any other superstitious Way, and Therefore do fallen down, or do other respects before them with Referente to God, and all liars, who forge and feign devises in hypocrisy to bring in false ways in hypocrisy;
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or otherwise, are enemies to that truth which belongs to their neighbours, shall have their part in the lake which burnes with fire, and brimstone; which is the second death. Take heed:
or otherwise, Are enemies to that truth which belongs to their neighbours, shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire, and brimstone; which is the second death. Take heed:
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and be none of these if you would live in the kingdome of heaven.
and be none of these if you would live in the Kingdom of heaven.
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Otherwise the kingdom shall be taken from you, notwithstanding your strength and confidence, and given to a nation which will bring forth amendment of life answerable to this good kingdome of heaven.
Otherwise the Kingdom shall be taken from you, notwithstanding your strength and confidence, and given to a Nation which will bring forth amendment of life answerable to this good Kingdom of heaven.
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Secondly, the Gospel is valued by the person that trades for it (A Merchant man).
Secondly, the Gospel is valued by the person that trades for it (A Merchant man).
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This doth represent a true Christian in the Church, who is more honoured by the Gospel, This does represent a true Christian in the Church, who is more honoured by the Gospel,
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then the Gospel can be honoured by him. Yet the honour of the Gospel upon them seemes to reflect upon it self.
then the Gospel can be honoured by him. Yet the honour of the Gospel upon them seems to reflect upon it self.
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For as the Merchants of Tyrus are called by Ezechiel, the companions of Princes:
For as the Merchant's of Tyre Are called by Ezechiel, the Sodales of Princes:
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so Christians are Christs fellowes who trade for the Gospel, which surely shews the worth of it.
so Christians Are Christ Fellows who trade for the Gospel, which surely shows the worth of it.
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Mark then, That Christians are Merchants: and, truely, this may easily be demonstrated by comparing what we finde to be proper to Merchants, with that which answereth in a Christian state.
Mark then, That Christians Are Merchant's: and, truly, this may Easily be demonstrated by comparing what we find to be proper to Merchant's, with that which Answers in a Christian state.
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First, a Merchant hath his sea, his ship, his Merchandise, and his losses: and so hath a Christian.First, a Merchant hath his sea, his ship, his Merchandise, and his losses: and so hath a Christian.
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His Sea, that is, the world.
His Sea, that is, the world.
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This tosseth him up, and down, and he sees the wonders of God, in this deep.
This tosses him up, and down, and he sees the wonders of God, in this deep.
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As John saith in another case, I saw before the throne a Sea of glasse: such is the world to the Christian, troublesome as the sea, and transitory as glasse.
As John Says in Another case, I saw before the throne a Sea of glass: such is the world to the Christian, troublesome as the sea, and transitory as glass.
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His ship, that is, the Church, which like Noahs Ark floats upon the floud; and makes him cry out, as the Disciples in that storm, save Master, we perish.His ship, that is, the Church, which like Noahs Ark floats upon the flood; and makes him cry out, as the Disciples in that storm, save Master, we perish.
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His Merchandise, that is, true and heavenly wisdome, whose Merchandise is better then silver, and whose gain is better then gold.
His Merchandise, that is, true and heavenly Wisdom, whose Merchandise is better then silver, and whose gain is better then gold.
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His losses, that is, his houses, and lands, his father, mother, wife, children, life, yea, and his soul too if he do not watch, and pray;
His losses, that is, his houses, and Lands, his father, mother, wife, children, life, yea, and his soul too if he do not watch, and prey;
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and then, what will it profit him to win the whole world if hee lose his owne soul?
and then, what will it profit him to win the Whole world if he loose his own soul?
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Secondly, a Merchant lends upon adventure. He commits what he hath to the mercy of the sea;Secondly, a Merchant lends upon adventure. He commits what he hath to the mercy of the sea;
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to the unsafety of a ship, which staggers up and down like a drunken man, and is subject to many a storm, and leak, and to be indangered by Pyrats. So doth a Christian.
to the unsafety of a ship, which staggers up and down like a drunken man, and is Subject to many a storm, and leak, and to be endangered by Pirates. So does a Christian.
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If he look for comfort he casts his burthen upon the Lord, and he knowes not when he shall have it.
If he look for Comfort he Cast his burden upon the Lord, and he knows not when he shall have it.
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If he look for faith, peace, joy in the Holy Ghost, he casts himself upon the meanes,
If he look for faith, peace, joy in the Holy Ghost, he Cast himself upon the means,
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and confidently adventures upon the truth of God.
and confidently adventures upon the truth of God.
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If he looks for better times, he casts the Anchor of hope (because he hath them not) and looks for new heavens, and new earth wherein dwelleth righteousnesse.
If he looks for better times, he Cast the Anchor of hope (Because he hath them not) and looks for new heavens, and new earth wherein dwells righteousness.
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If he do but a work of mercy, he casts his bread upon the waters, hoping after many dayes he shall finde it;
If he do but a work of mercy, he Cast his bred upon the waters, hoping After many days he shall find it;
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but he knowes not when the return will come.
but he knows not when the return will come.
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If he finde his expectation to be fruitlesse, he sayes, as Peter to Christ, we have laboured all night,
If he find his expectation to be fruitless, he Says, as Peter to christ, we have laboured all night,
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and have taken nothing, yet at thy command Ile cast down the Net; and at last findes the successe answerable.
and have taken nothing, yet At thy command I'll cast down the Net; and At last finds the success answerable.
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Thirdly, a Merchant fetcheth in the commodities of every Country to enrich himself, and his country:Thirdly, a Merchant Fetches in the commodities of every Country to enrich himself, and his country:
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the gold of Ophir, the gummes and spices of Arabia, and whatsoever he findes gain and glory in. So doth the Christian.
the gold of Ophir, the gums and spices of Arabia, and whatsoever he finds gain and glory in. So does the Christian.
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If any thing be heard of, truly good, and honest, and of good report, he thinks upon these things to do them.
If any thing be herd of, truly good, and honest, and of good report, he thinks upon these things to do them.
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He knowes how to distinguish betwixt base, and valuable commodities.
He knows how to distinguish betwixt base, and valuable commodities.
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If he meet with the superstition of Spain, the pride of France, the lust of Italy, the drunkennesse of Germany, he hates them,
If he meet with the Superstition of Spain, the pride of France, the lust of Italy, the Drunkenness of Germany, he hates them,
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even to the garment spotted of the flesh:
even to the garment spotted of the Flesh:
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but whatsoever he meets withall that may be an honour to God, an ornament to the Gospel,
but whatsoever he meets withal that may be an honour to God, an ornament to the Gospel,
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an edification to his neighbour, a comfort to his own soul, that he brings home to inrich himself, and others with it.
an edification to his neighbour, a Comfort to his own soul, that he brings home to enrich himself, and Others with it.
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Fourthly, a Merchant fetcheth all he hath from far. Fourthly, a Merchant Fetches all he hath from Far.
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As it is said of the good housewife, she is like a Merchants ship, she fetcheth her food from a farre.
As it is said of the good housewife, she is like a Merchant's ship, she Fetches her food from a Far.
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She fetcheth it from the earth to the house, from the house to the wheel, from the wheel to lomb, from the lomb to her houshold, her own, and her husbands back.
She Fetches it from the earth to the house, from the house to the wheel, from the wheel to lomb, from the lomb to her household, her own, and her Husbands back.
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Thus doth she her husband good, and not evill all the dayes of her life. So doth the Christian.
Thus does she her husband good, and not evil all the days of her life. So does the Christian.
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He looks to the earth, to the Sea, under the earth, to the ayr, yea and to the Church, to espie what may be serviceable to him and his, but yet he goes further.
He looks to the earth, to the Sea, under the earth, to the air, yea and to the Church, to espy what may be serviceable to him and his, but yet he Goes further.
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He dares not make use of any thing he hath or can have, before he knocks at the gate of heaven.
He dares not make use of any thing he hath or can have, before he knocks At the gate of heaven.
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He sees an open trade driven betwixt Christ, and his Church, and he will not have gold, nor rayment, nor eye-salve, no nor a crust of bread before he have beg'd the comfortable use of them from the great owner of heaven.
He sees an open trade driven betwixt christ, and his Church, and he will not have gold, nor raiment, nor eyesalve, not nor a crust of bred before he have begged the comfortable use of them from the great owner of heaven.
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Therefore (I beseech you Christians) be perswaded that it is not so easie to be a true Christian as most men think it to be.
Therefore (I beseech you Christians) be persuaded that it is not so easy to be a true Christian as most men think it to be.
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You know the conceits of too many. What is it? but to beleeve in Christ:
You know the conceits of too many. What is it? but to believe in christ:
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and what is this belief? but to trust in Christ upon the rotten grounds of their own hearts.
and what is this belief? but to trust in christ upon the rotten grounds of their own hearts.
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Oh but a Merchants life is full of care, full of fear, full of depending prayers, full of hazards, and losses:
O but a Merchant's life is full of care, full of Fear, full of depending Prayers, full of hazards, and losses:
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and so certainly is a Christians also.
and so Certainly is a Christians also.
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They are deceived that think to stretch themselves upon beds of Ivory, to drink wine in bowles, to eat the calves of the stall, to invent instruments of Musick like, and then to go to heaven in a Sedan, Coach,
They Are deceived that think to stretch themselves upon Beds of Ivory, to drink wine in bowls, to eat the calves of the stall, to invent Instruments of Music like, and then to go to heaven in a Sedan, Coach,
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or Chariot as Elias. The Kingdom of heaven must suffer violence, and the violent take it by force.
or Chariot as Elias. The Kingdom of heaven must suffer violence, and the violent take it by force.
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Thorough Sea, Land, and a thousand difficulties doth a Merchant passe, and so must you.
Thorough Sea, Land, and a thousand difficulties does a Merchant pass, and so must you.
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But doth not Christ say, my yoak is easie? why then are we frighted with danger,
But does not christ say, my yoke is easy? why then Are we frighted with danger,
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and difficulty? It is true, that in many respects, the yoak of Christ is easie, and his burthen light.
and difficulty? It is true, that in many respects, the yoke of christ is easy, and his burden Light.
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In comparison of the yoak of Moses, exacting perfect righteousnesse to justification, or else cursing. This was insupportable, neither we nor our fathers were able to bear it.
In comparison of the yoke of Moses, exacting perfect righteousness to justification, or Else cursing. This was insupportable, neither we nor our Father's were able to bear it.
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In comparison of the yoak of worldly Princes. These have a double yoak, in penall statutes, and voluntary decrees and resolves.In comparison of the yoke of worldly Princes. These have a double yoke, in penal statutes, and voluntary decrees and resolves.
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We would account our selves most miserable if we should be galled with the easiest of them.
We would account our selves most miserable if we should be galled with the Easiest of them.
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In comparison of Adams yoak, exacting the perfecting of the law of nature: for which he had a power of perseverance though not the act of it. Alas we cannot do it; we have not this power; we cannot bear. In comparison of Adams yoke, exacting the perfecting of the law of nature: for which he had a power of perseverance though not the act of it. Alas we cannot do it; we have not this power; we cannot bear.
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In comparison of the excellent helps we have to bear it. Christ puts into one hand, that we may pay him with the other.In comparison of the excellent helps we have to bear it. christ puts into one hand, that we may pay him with the other.
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Thus he saith, they shall not depart from me. Therefore in these respects the yoak of Christ is easie.
Thus he Says, they shall not depart from me. Therefore in these respects the yoke of christ is easy.
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But in respect of the duties of the Gospel, and our weak natures to perform them, it is very hard.
But in respect of the duties of the Gospel, and our weak nature's to perform them, it is very hard.
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Put your souls to repent and beleeve: to deny your selves, to take up Christ, and beleeve:
Put your Souls to Repent and believe: to deny your selves, to take up christ, and believe:
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not onely to beleeve, but to suffer for Christ;
not only to believe, but to suffer for christ;
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to strive unto bloud, to deny ungodlinesse and worldly lusts, and live holily, righteously and soberly in this present world;
to strive unto blood, to deny ungodliness and worldly Lustiest, and live holily, righteously and soberly in this present world;
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to beat down the body and bring it in subjection; to mortifie the deeds of the flesh, by the spirit;
to beatrice down the body and bring it in subjection; to mortify the Deeds of the Flesh, by the Spirit;
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not to care for the flesh, to fulfill the lusts of it; and to walk in simplicity and godly purenesse, it is hard, very hard:
not to care for the Flesh, to fulfil the Lustiest of it; and to walk in simplicity and godly pureness, it is hard, very hard:
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therefore ye have cause to think of the life of the Merchant.
Therefore you have cause to think of the life of the Merchant.
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Yet this addes to the worth of the Gospel, that this Christian Merchant trades in this Kingdome of heaven.
Yet this adds to the worth of the Gospel, that this Christian Merchant trades in this Kingdom of heaven.
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3 What doth he trade for? Pearles, especially for that pearl of great price, that godly pearl.
3 What does he trade for? Pearls, especially for that pearl of great price, that godly pearl.
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This represents Christ unto to you, who is the Diamond, heart, and soul of the Gospel.
This represents christ unto to you, who is the Diamond, heart, and soul of the Gospel.
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And, in truth, Christ is this pearl in five respects.
And, in truth, christ is this pearl in five respects.
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First, in respect of rarenesse. Pearls are not to be found in every ground, nor Christ in every soul.First, in respect of rareness. Pearls Are not to be found in every ground, nor christ in every soul.
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How many thousands are there where Christ dwels not? It is as impossible not to see a lighted Candle in a clear Lanthorn,
How many thousands Are there where christ dwells not? It is as impossible not to see a lighted Candle in a clear Lantern,
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as not to see Christ thorough the actions and motions of the body, if he dwell in the soul.
as not to see christ through the actions and motions of the body, if he dwell in the soul.
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But alas, in how few is he discovered by life! Secondly, in respect of the adorning quality.
But alas, in how few is he discovered by life! Secondly, in respect of the adorning quality.
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Pearls are accounted the greatest ornament; but a pearl of great price is a greater yet:
Pearls Are accounted the greatest ornament; but a pearl of great price is a greater yet:
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therefore do you hang them out, on head, throat, breasts, and fingers.
Therefore do you hang them out, on head, throat, breasts, and fingers.
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So nothing is such an ornament to a Christian, as Christ dwelling in his heart by faith.
So nothing is such an ornament to a Christian, as christ Dwelling in his heart by faith.
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As Albinus, for his worth, was called Englands Library: Athanasius, the eye of his time: Melancthon, the Phoenix of Germany: Augustine the Mallet of Hereticks:
As Albinus, for his worth, was called Englands Library: Athanasius, the eye of his time: Melanchthon, the Phoenix of Germany: Augustine the Mallet of Heretics:
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so Christ is called the Glory of Israel. Simeon could see in him nothing but salvation, when hee was a childe. Talk not of other pearls; this is that onely one:
so christ is called the Glory of Israel. Simeon could see in him nothing but salvation, when he was a child. Talk not of other Pearls; this is that only one:
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therefore Paul desired to know nothing at Corinth, but Jesus Christ, and him crucified.
Therefore Paul desired to know nothing At Corinth, but jesus christ, and him Crucified.
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Thirdly, In respect of the preciousnesse of Christ, pearles are accounted the most precious of things:
Thirdly, In respect of the preciousness of christ, Pearls Are accounted the most precious of things:
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and a thousand worlds cannot procure Christ where he is not. All gold, and gaine cannot purchase his miraculous gifts;
and a thousand world's cannot procure christ where he is not. All gold, and gain cannot purchase his miraculous Gifts;
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much lesse himselfe, and his invaluable merits. much less himself, and his invaluable merits.
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Fourthly, in respect of the breeding of pearles. If Naturalists say true (as all Divines of all sides observe) pearles are bred in shelfish, which lye gaping in the ayre.Fourthly, in respect of the breeding of Pearls. If Naturalists say true (as all Divines of all sides observe) Pearls Are bred in shellfish, which lie gaping in the air.
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This ayre breeds these pearles, and by how much purer the ayre is that blowes then, by so much more pure, and generous are the pearles.
This air breeds these Pearls, and by how much Purer the air is that blows then, by so much more pure, and generous Are the Pearls.
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So, If I say as Paul, My little children, of whom I travell in birth again, till Christ be formed in you:
So, If I say as Paul, My little children, of whom I travel in birth again, till christ be formed in you:
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you will aske me two questions;
you will ask me two questions;
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What is meant by Christs forming in you? and, How he is formed? By forming of Christ in you, you may understand the framing of your Judgements, affections,What is meant by Christ forming in you? and, How he is formed? By forming of christ in you, you may understand the framing of your Judgments, affections,
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and actions into the Image of Christ. You know him in his natures, uses, and offices to doe you good.
and actions into the Image of christ. You know him in his nature's, uses, and Offices to do you good.
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You know this righteous servant to Justifie you, and know this Sonne Jesus Christ to eternall life. You know this righteous servant to Justify you, and know this Son jesus christ to Eternal life.
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You love him as the Saviour of his Church, and Head of his Body, and put your whole trust in him for all the worke which his Father committed to him to doe. You love him as the Saviour of his Church, and Head of his Body, and put your Whole trust in him for all the work which his Father committed to him to do.
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And you doe (though not with equall paces) as Christ your Husband did in all Morall Actions according to the measure of grace given.
And you do (though not with equal paces) as christ your Husband did in all Moral Actions according to the measure of grace given.
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And now when men look upon you in your state, and course, they may say, that you are as like Christ as if you were spit out of his mouth, as we phrase it in our Proverb:
And now when men look upon you in your state, and course, they may say, that you Are as like christ as if you were spit out of his Mouth, as we phrase it in our Proverb:
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Yea, and you may say as Paul, I live, but not I, but Christ lives in me by faith.
Yea, and you may say as Paul, I live, but not I, but christ lives in me by faith.
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If you would know, how Christ is thus formed in you? You open your mouth wide by enlarged desires going after him, and the winde that goeth where it listeth,
If you would know, how christ is thus formed in you? You open your Mouth wide by enlarged Desires going After him, and the wind that Goes where it lists,
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and no man knows whence it comes, and whether it goes, that is, the spirit of the Father,and no man knows whence it comes, and whither it Goes, that is, the Spirit of the Father,
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and of the Sonne, the holy Ghost, works it by the Gospel:
and of the Son, the holy Ghost, works it by the Gospel:
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and by how much more purely it blows, without intermixture of your flesh, by so much more you are unlike to your selves,
and by how much more purely it blows, without intermixture of your Flesh, by so much more you Are unlike to your selves,
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and like to Christ this pearle of great price. Fifthly, Christ may well be called this pearle of great price;
and like to christ this pearl of great price. Fifthly, christ may well be called this pearl of great price;
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In respect of the Comparison betwixt the best earthly pearles, and the pearle Christ. Earthly pearles make richer, but no better:
In respect of the Comparison betwixt the best earthly Pearls, and the pearl christ. Earthly Pearls make Richer, but no better:
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for they that will be rich fall into temptation, and a snare, and into many foolish,
for they that will be rich fallen into temptation, and a snare, and into many foolish,
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and noysome lusts which drown men in perdition, and destruction. They that shine with pearles, are too often sordid, and degenerous in manners. and noisome Lustiest which drown men in perdition, and destruction. They that shine with Pearls, Are too often sordid, and degenerous in manners.
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But this precious pearle, Christ, makes all better who doe enjoy him.
But this precious pearl, christ, makes all better who do enjoy him.
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If he dwell in our hearts by faith, we are graffed with him, into the similitude of his death, to dye unto sinne; If he dwell in our hearts by faith, we Are graffed with him, into the similitude of his death, to die unto sin;
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and into the similitude of his resurrection, to rise unto newnesse of life. Earthly pearls can give no true contentment.
and into the similitude of his resurrection, to rise unto newness of life. Earthly Pearls can give no true contentment.
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As Solomon saith, He that loveth silver shall not be satisfyed with silver, nor he that loveth aboundance, with encrease.
As Solomon Says, He that loves silver shall not be satisfied with silver, nor he that loves abundance, with increase.
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But if you can get Christ, he is all, and in all. As Philip said, shew us the Father and it sufficeth:
But if you can get christ, he is all, and in all. As Philip said, show us the Father and it Suffices:
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so say much more of Christ for us. For it pleased the Father that in him should all fulnesse dwell:
so say much more of christ for us. For it pleased the Father that in him should all fullness dwell:
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and of his fulnesse have we all received, and grace for grace. Lastly, In earthly pearles there is no assurance:
and of his fullness have we all received, and grace for grace. Lastly, In earthly Pearls there is no assurance:
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either we are taken from them, or they from us.
either we Are taken from them, or they from us.
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But this pearl Christ shall be with us for ever; and none shall take us out of his hands.
But this pearl christ shall be with us for ever; and none shall take us out of his hands.
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Seeing therefore Christ is this pearl of great price, place your riches in Christ: lock him up in your hearts:
Seeing Therefore christ is this pearl of great price, place your riches in christ: lock him up in your hearts:
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and forget not where your pearl lies. First, place your riches in Christ.
and forget not where your pearl lies. First, place your riches in christ.
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He that hath not Christ, may in a carnall way, say with Esau, I have enough my brother:
He that hath not christ, may in a carnal Way, say with Esau, I have enough my brother:
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but he that hath him, may say with Jacob, I have all things. If a man were as high as the Sunne, which comes out of his chambers,
but he that hath him, may say with Jacob, I have all things. If a man were as high as the Sun, which comes out of his chambers,
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and rejoyceth as a Giant to run his course, and should see the courses of men, he should see the souldier place his riches in half a crown a day, and plunder.and Rejoiceth as a Giant to run his course, and should see the courses of men, he should see the soldier place his riches in half a crown a day, and plunder.
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The Commander, in getting pay, or half pay, which is too much for prolonging warre. The Gentleman in keeping his estate, or using it to the best advantage he can.
The Commander, in getting pay, or half pay, which is too much for prolonging war. The Gentleman in keeping his estate, or using it to the best advantage he can.
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The Tradesman, in using a thousand shifts to bring in. The Merchant in importation, and exportation of the most vendible commodities.
The Tradesman, in using a thousand shifts to bring in. The Merchant in importation, and exportation of the most vendible commodities.
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The poor man, in getting by hard labour, meat, drink, and apparell for him and his.
The poor man, in getting by hard labour, meat, drink, and apparel for him and his.
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The owner, in making the most of his own:
The owner, in making the most of his own:
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and the Farmer in a cunning disappointing of him, by pretence of rates, contributions, plunders, excises, and many such pretty devices.
and the Farmer in a cunning disappointing of him, by pretence of rates, contributions, plunders, excises, and many such pretty devices.
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But a few poor good Christians onely, to place their riches in their Saviour Christ. Be you (I beseech you) of this number.
But a few poor good Christians only, to place their riches in their Saviour christ. Be you (I beseech you) of this number.
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It will bring in all the commodities of the world that shall do you good.
It will bring in all the commodities of the world that shall do you good.
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First seek the Kingdome of God, and the righteousnesse therof, and all other things shall be added unto you. First seek the Kingdom of God, and the righteousness thereof, and all other things shall be added unto you.
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For if God make you rich in his Sonne, how shall he not with him also freely give you all things?
For if God make you rich in his Son, how shall he not with him also freely give you all things?
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Secondly, lock Christ your pearl up in your hearts. Many will croud him into the narrow room of their heads:Secondly, lock christ your pearl up in your hearts. Many will crowd him into the narrow room of their Heads:
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they are willing to know him. Many put him into the narrower room of their tongues, they will talk of him,
they Are willing to know him. Many put him into the narrower room of their tongues, they will talk of him,
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even of his great things, and a man would wonder that there should be so much of Christ in their upper parts,
even of his great things, and a man would wonder that there should be so much of christ in their upper parts,
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and so little any where else. But do you (good Christians) lock him up in your hearts.
and so little any where Else. But do you (good Christians) lock him up in your hearts.
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If he be your treasure your heart wil be upon him: & if he be your pearl you will lock him up there. If he be your treasure your heart will be upon him: & if he be your pearl you will lock him up there.
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Thence can his influences flye into all the parts of his soul and body.
Thence can his influences fly into all the parts of his soul and body.
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There is his royall seat (for man beleeveth with the heart ) and thence he commands all your parts and powers, to be weapons of righteousnesse unto holinesse. There is his royal seat (for man Believeth with the heart) and thence he commands all your parts and Powers, to be weapons of righteousness unto holiness.
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Lock him up any where else, and, as it fell out with the corn that was sowed in the high-way,
Lock him up any where Else, and, as it fell out with the corn that was sowed in the highway,
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and stony ground, the Fowls of the ayr will pick him from you, or hee will spring awhile,
and stony ground, the Fowls of the air will pick him from you, or he will spring awhile,
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and withdraw when he should do you most good. But if you lock him up there, out of your belly shall flow living waters:
and withdraw when he should do you most good. But if you lock him up there, out of your belly shall flow living waters:
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for you shall have in you a well of water springing up into everlasting life, which shall make you never to thirst after any earthly pearl, or vanity. for you shall have in you a well of water springing up into everlasting life, which shall make you never to thirst After any earthly pearl, or vanity.
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Thirdly, forget not where your pearl lies.Thirdly, forget not where your pearl lies.
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There is not a Christian amongst you, but will say, that he, and she hath this pearl Christ.
There is not a Christian among you, but will say, that he, and she hath this pearl christ.
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But, surely, if ye have him, ye forget where he lies.
But, surely, if you have him, you forget where he lies.
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If he lye in the tongue, alas, ye spit him out at every word by your lies, oathes, blasphemies, idle, yea, and wicked speeches.
If he lie in the tongue, alas, you spit him out At every word by your lies, Oaths, Blasphemies, idle, yea, and wicked Speeches.
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If he lye in your hands, you throw him away by smiting with the fist of iniquity, and all injuriousnesse.
If he lie in your hands, you throw him away by smiting with the fist of iniquity, and all injuriousness.
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If he lye in your heads, you blow him out with imaginary covetousnesse, pride, and uncleannesse.
If he lie in your Heads, you blow him out with imaginary covetousness, pride, and uncleanness.
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If he lye in your stomacks, you vomit him up, with gluttony, and drunkennesse. Oh remember where he lyes, & ye will hug him with all reverence, and observance.
If he lie in your stomachs, you vomit him up, with gluttony, and Drunkenness. O Remember where he lies, & you will hug him with all Reverence, and observance.
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He should lye in your hearts to rule your whole man:
He should lie in your hearts to Rule your Whole man:
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and then you will say, shall I take the Members of Christ, and make them the Members of an harlot? Shall I take the head, the hand, the tongue, the mouth, the foot of Christ,
and then you will say, shall I take the Members of christ, and make them the Members of an harlot? Shall I take the head, the hand, the tongue, the Mouth, the foot of christ,
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and make them the earthly members of pride, luxury, riot, whoredome, oppression, wrong, or robbery? God forbid.
and make them the earthly members of pride, luxury, riot, whoredom, oppression, wrong, or robbery? God forbid.
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You shall lose nothing by remembring where the pearl, Christ, is in you: yea, you shall gain this, that either for love of him, you will not;
You shall loose nothing by remembering where the pearl, christ, is in you: yea, you shall gain this, that either for love of him, you will not;
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or, for fear of him, you dare not abuse any of your members to sinne.
or, for Fear of him, you Dare not abuse any of your members to sin.
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Thus we have valued the worth of the Gospel, by the commodity which is traded for.
Thus we have valued the worth of the Gospel, by the commodity which is traded for.
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Now lastly, value it by the invincible diligence of the Merchant man about it.
Now lastly, valve it by the invincible diligence of the Merchant man about it.
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He seeks, and never leaves seeking till he finde it. Our pearl Christ is not found of every eye,
He seeks, and never leaves seeking till he find it. Our pearl christ is not found of every eye,
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but of the seeking and searching eye: Mark that, he seeks, and seeks, till he finde. but of the seeking and searching eye: Mark that, he seeks, and seeks, till he find.
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Paul saith, that our life is hid with Christ in God; therefore every eye cannot finde him. Indeed, it is hid.Paul Says, that our life is hid with christ in God; Therefore every eye cannot find him. Indeed, it is hid.
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Who would have looked for life in such an out-side as Christ had? In respect of state, he had no form nor beauty;
Who would have looked for life in such an outside as christ had? In respect of state, he had no from nor beauty;
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and when we should see him, there was no comelinesse that we should desire him. and when we should see him, there was no comeliness that we should desire him.
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He was a poor womans sonne, and a Carpenter: he was called a wine-bibber, a friend of Publicans and sinners, a Samaritan, one that had a Divell,
He was a poor woman's son, and a Carpenter: he was called a winebibber, a friend of Publicans and Sinners, a Samaritan, one that had a devil,
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and did his great works by Beelzebub: he was accounted one not worthy to live, and dealt with all accordingly, even to the cursed death of the Crosse.
and did his great works by Beelzebub: he was accounted one not worthy to live, and dealt with all accordingly, even to the cursed death of the Cross.
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Must it not be a searching eye that must finde the pearl here? Who could finde glory in his shame, life in his death, righteousnesse in his condemnation, ransome in his captivity, innocency in his slanders,
Must it not be a searching eye that must find the pearl Here? Who could find glory in his shame, life in his death, righteousness in his condemnation, ransom in his captivity, innocency in his slanders,
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and wisedome in silence, but the seeking Merchant-man? Christ is to be found in the preaching of the Word:
and Wisdom in silence, but the seeking Merchantman? christ is to be found in the preaching of the Word:
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for we preach Christ the wisedome of God, and the power of God. for we preach christ the Wisdom of God, and the power of God.
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But look upon it, and upon them that preach it, and tell me what you can see? In preaching you see the foolishnesse of preaching, to them that perish: especially when it comes not with excellency of speech, and wisedome; nor with the enticing words of mans wisedome, but in demonstration of the spirit, and of power.
But look upon it, and upon them that preach it, and tell me what you can see? In preaching you see the foolishness of preaching, to them that perish: especially when it comes not with excellency of speech, and Wisdom; nor with the enticing words of men Wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit, and of power.
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In them that preach, what can you see, but at the best; a treasure in earthen Vessels laden with infirmities.
In them that preach, what can you see, but At the best; a treasure in earthen Vessels laden with infirmities.
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Here none can finde Christ neither, but a seeking and searching eye. Here none can find christ neither, but a seeking and searching eye.
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Such an eye can meet with all the Arm of the Lord, the power of God to salvation, and the words, not of men (except when they are such by self-fansies) but, as they are indeed the words of God:
Such an eye can meet with all the Arm of the Lord, the power of God to salvation, and the words, not of men (except when they Are such by self-fansies) but, as they Are indeed the words of God:
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and so, seeking, they finde Christ the pearl.
and so, seeking, they find christ the pearl.
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Christ again is to be found in the Sacraments: when ye go thither, what do ye finde? Water, Bread, and Wine. Poor things to look upon.
christ again is to be found in the Sacraments: when you go thither, what do you find? Water, Bred, and Wine. Poor things to look upon.
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But a seeking and a searching eye, thorough these elements looks to the promises, repent, and be baptized, in the name of Christ for the remission of sins,
But a seeking and a searching eye, through these elements looks to the promises, Repent, and be baptised, in the name of christ for the remission of Sins,
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and ye shall receive the holy Ghosts gift: and this is my body, this is my bloud: and you shall receive the holy Ghosts gift: and this is my body, this is my blood:
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and so, it, having Christ offered in a promise, doth carry away Christ by faith.
and so, it, having christ offered in a promise, does carry away christ by faith.
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It is plain, that had not the wise Merchant a seeking, and searching eye, he could never finde out the pearl Christ.
It is plain, that had not the wise Merchant a seeking, and searching eye, he could never find out the pearl christ.
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Therefore (Good Christians) be you perswaded seriously to trade for the eye-salve. Christ perswades Laodicea to trade with him for this commodity.
Therefore (Good Christians) be you persuaded seriously to trade for the eyesalve. christ persuades Laodicea to trade with him for this commodity.
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Have ye not this, you will be as blinde as Agar, who had a well of water before her,
Have you not this, you will be as blind as Agar, who had a well of water before her,
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and she could not see it.
and she could not see it.
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But have you this, it is no lesse then the minde of Christ, or the supernaturall light of faith by the Gospel, by which the soul, being enlightened, sees things that neither eye hath seen, ear hath heard,
But have you this, it is no less then the mind of christ, or the supernatural Light of faith by the Gospel, by which the soul, being enlightened, sees things that neither eye hath seen, ear hath herd,
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nor the heart of man is able to conceive.
nor the heart of man is able to conceive.
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This gives you the light of the knowledge of God, in the face of Jesus Christ.
This gives you the Light of the knowledge of God, in the face of jesus christ.
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Oh, whether must I trade for this (you will say)? Even to Christ.
O, whither must I trade for this (you will say)? Even to christ.
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The depth saith, it is not in me: man saith it is not in me: but in Christ, are all the treasures of wisedome and knowledge.
The depth Says, it is not in me: man Says it is not in me: but in christ, Are all the treasures of Wisdom and knowledge.
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He will swallow up the veil of the face; and will turn the heart to the Lord that the veyl may be taken away. Christ onely can do this. He will swallow up the veil of the face; and will turn the heart to the Lord that the veil may be taken away. christ only can do this.
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But doth he require nothing at my hands for the setling of this eye-salve upon me? Yes:
But does he require nothing At my hands for the settling of this eyesalve upon me? Yes:
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he requires submission to the word of Christ, that may dwell richly in you in all wisdome.
he requires submission to the word of christ, that may dwell richly in you in all Wisdom.
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If you know the Scriptures they will perfect your sight that you may finde Christ in all his wayes. If you know the Scriptures they will perfect your sighed that you may find christ in all his ways.
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Therefore as the Psalmist said, of the Scriptures in his time, open my eyes, that I may see the wonders of thy Law:
Therefore as the Psalmist said, of the Scriptures in his time, open my eyes, that I may see the wonders of thy Law:
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so do you say of a more full Scripture now.
so do you say of a more full Scripture now.
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Remember the Prophet Elisha's prayer for his servant, I pray thee open his eyes that he may see:
remember the Prophet Elisha's prayer for his servant, I pray thee open his eyes that he may see:
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so pray for thy self, Lord, that I may receive my sight; so pray for thy self, Lord, that I may receive my sighed;
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that when I seek, according to thy will, I may finde Jesus Christ and him crucified.
that when I seek, according to thy will, I may find jesus christ and him Crucified.
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The happinesse of a Christian stands in two things; in seeking of Christ and in finding of him.
The happiness of a Christian Stands in two things; in seeking of christ and in finding of him.
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Do you as wise Merchants seek him in his word, prayer, sacraments: and I pray God, that as wise Merchants you may finde him for Gods glory, and your comfort:
Do you as wise Merchant's seek him in his word, prayer, Sacraments: and I pray God, that as wise Merchant's you may find him for God's glory, and your Comfort:
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for no eye shall finde him in an intelligent course, but the seeking and searching eye.
for no eye shall find him in an intelligent course, but the seeking and searching eye.
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Thus, now, we have valued the Gospel a little (for man cannot value it according to full worth).
Thus, now, we have valued the Gospel a little (for man cannot valve it according to full worth).
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The place where it is, is the Kingdome of heaven. The person that trades for it, is Gods Merchant-man, who is no base one.
The place where it is, is the Kingdom of heaven. The person that trades for it, is God's Merchantman, who is no base one.
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The commodities of it are pearls, and a pearl of great price, that is, Christ,
The commodities of it Are Pearls, and a pearl of great price, that is, christ,
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and the invincible diligence about it is seeking while it may be found, and while it is found.
and the invincible diligence about it is seeking while it may be found, and while it is found.
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Surely, it is of great value that is commended these four wayes.
Surely, it is of great valve that is commended these four ways.
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If it be worth so much, let us see what the good Christian will bid for it, what this Merchant will lay out that he may have it.
If it be worth so much, let us see what the good Christian will bid for it, what this Merchant will lay out that he may have it.
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Christ tels you, that he sels all that he hath and buyes it. He can bid no more then what he hath:
christ tells you, that he sells all that he hath and buys it. He can bid no more then what he hath:
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and that he will part with, rather then go without it. We must first sense it, and then settle upon it to do likewise.
and that he will part with, rather then go without it. We must First sense it, and then settle upon it to do likewise.
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Here is a selling what he hath, and a buying what he hath not. Enquire first, what he selleth? It is not riches.
Here is a selling what he hath, and a buying what he hath not. Inquire First, what he Selleth? It is not riches.
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For though we must deny all for Christ, in the preparation, and disposition of our hearts,
For though we must deny all for christ, in the preparation, and disposition of our hearts,
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and in act, and deed too, when we are called unto it: yet this is not the selling here.
and in act, and deed too, when we Are called unto it: yet this is not the selling Here.
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For Christ cannot bee bought with mony:
For christ cannot be bought with money:
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yea, many poor souls shall have him when they have nothing to sell, before those that bestow all they have upon the poor, and give their bodies to be burned (into the bargain) and have not charity: and besides, these are not our own, they are but talents, and we, in them, are but usufructuaries for God.
yea, many poor Souls shall have him when they have nothing to fell, before those that bestow all they have upon the poor, and give their bodies to be burned (into the bargain) and have not charity: and beside, these Are not our own, they Are but Talents, and we, in them, Are but Usufructuaries for God.
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What then must wee sell? That which we have as our own. The goods of the body, minde, and world are from God; they are his: What then must we fell? That which we have as our own. The goods of the body, mind, and world Are from God; they Are his:
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and we cannot justly sell what is not our own.
and we cannot justly fell what is not our own.
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We have nothing that properly may be called our own but sin. And therefore we are mightily troubled to ask, who will buy it? and how it can be sold? Conceive it thus.
We have nothing that properly may be called our own but since. And Therefore we Are mightily troubled to ask, who will buy it? and how it can be sold? Conceive it thus.
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The negotiation is wrapped up here in a similitude.
The negotiation is wrapped up Here in a similitude.
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As in buying, and selling, there is a transaction, and passing of one thing for another, one valued commodity for another: so in this;
As in buying, and selling, there is a transaction, and passing of one thing for Another, one valued commodity for Another: so in this;
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we must part with all our sinne to enjoy Christ the pearl.we must part with all our sin to enjoy christ the pearl.
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We are come to this issue, that we must part with all sinne to have communion with Christ.
We Are come to this issue, that we must part with all sin to have communion with christ.
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We cannot drink of the cup of the Lord, and the cup of Devils. We must part with one, to have the other. We cannot drink of the cup of the Lord, and the cup of Devils. We must part with one, to have the other.
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As the Jewish Converts did part with their crucifying the Lord of life;
As the Jewish Converts did part with their crucifying the Lord of life;
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would not have his bloud any longer upon them, and upon their children, but were willing to ask, would not have his blood any longer upon them, and upon their children, but were willing to ask,
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and take, better advice, and counsell, namely to Repent, and be Baptized for the forgivenesse of sinnes according to the condition of the Gospell: and as Paul though he had been a persecuter, a blasphemer, and injurious;
and take, better Advice, and counsel, namely to repent, and be Baptised for the forgiveness of Sins according to the condition of the Gospel: and as Paul though he had been a Persecutor, a blasphemer, and injurious;
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yet he was willing to acquit them all, and say, what wilt thou that I do? and as Corinthians, though some of them had been fornicators, idolaters, adulterers, effeminate, abusers of mankinde, theeves, covetous, drunkards, revilers extortioners;
yet he was willing to acquit them all, and say, what wilt thou that I do? and as Corinthians, though Some of them had been fornicators, Idolaters, Adulterers, effeminate, Abusers of mankind, thieves, covetous, drunkards, revilers extortioners;
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yet were they well pleased to be washed, to be sanctified, in the Name of the Lord Jesus,
yet were they well pleased to be washed, to be sanctified, in the Name of the Lord jesus,
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and by the spirit of our God: and by the Spirit of our God:
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so, in in like manner, must all of us be willing to part with all our sinnes for fellowship with this pearl Jesus Christ.
so, in in like manner, must all of us be willing to part with all our Sins for fellowship with this pearl jesus christ.
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But you will say (Lord) this is impossible.
But you will say (Lord) this is impossible.
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He that sayes he hath no sinne deceives himself, is a lyer, and there is no truth in him. It is true: He that Says he hath no sin deceives himself, is a liar, and there is no truth in him. It is true:
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therefore you must know that there are two sorts of sinnes. Sins of inconsideratenesse which daily make their inroads upon us.
Therefore you must know that there Are two sorts of Sins. Sins of inconsiderateness which daily make their inroads upon us.
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It is impossible to be without these: and sins that wound, and lay waste the conscience;
It is impossible to be without these: and Sins that wound, and lay waste the conscience;
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as all sinnes deep died, which are scandalous and do look fearfully upon the conscience, and flash the fire of hell upon the soul;
as all Sins deep died, which Are scandalous and do look fearfully upon the conscience, and flash the fire of hell upon the soul;
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such as I reckoned even now, and the like.
such as I reckoned even now, and the like.
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The least of all sins, if they be examined by the Law bring the whole volley of curses.
The least of all Sins, if they be examined by the Law bring the Whole volley of curses.
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But if we part with all great sinnes;
But if we part with all great Sins;
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and do make the least our enemies in our warfare (as well as the greatest) and the object of mortification;
and do make the lest our enemies in our warfare (as well as the greatest) and the Object of mortification;
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and therefore we pursue them with desires, resolves, purposes, endeavours, and groanings that we cannot be better;
and Therefore we pursue them with Desires, resolves, Purposes, endeavours, and groanings that we cannot be better;
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for Christs sake they have a pardon of course; and notwithstanding them, we shall have the pearl of great price.
for Christ sake they have a pardon of course; and notwithstanding them, we shall have the pearl of great price.
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Therefore (dear Christians) if you would have the pearl Christ, be perswaded to sell all you have for it, that is, part with the dominion of all sinne.
Therefore (dear Christians) if you would have the pearl christ, be persuaded to fell all you have for it, that is, part with the dominion of all sin.
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If you have any care of your souls, any fear of God, any love to grace, any desire to have fellowship with Christ, think upon this to do it.
If you have any care of your Souls, any Fear of God, any love to grace, any desire to have fellowship with christ, think upon this to do it.
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How happy was Zacheus, who parted with all his oppression; and Peter, who parted with all his cursed deniall;
How happy was Zacchaeus, who parted with all his oppression; and Peter, who parted with all his cursed denial;
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and Ma y Magdalen, who parted with all her wanton whoredome for this pearl? As therefore Jerome said of Hilarion, thou shalt be the pattern whom I will follow:
and Ma y Magdalen, who parted with all her wanton whoredom for this pearl? As Therefore Jerome said of Hilarion, thou shalt be the pattern whom I will follow:
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so do you follow the best of Saints to sell all for Christ, till you have cleansed your selves from all filthinesse of flesh and spirit,
so do you follow the best of Saints to fell all for christ, till you have cleansed your selves from all filthiness of Flesh and Spirit,
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and grow up to full holinesse in the fear of God.
and grow up to full holiness in the Fear of God.
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Wilt thou not forgo sinne for a pearl? He that is filthy let him be filthy still.
Wilt thou not forgo sin for a pearl? He that is filthy let him be filthy still.
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Doest thou think this to be a pearl, a chain of pride, whoredome, drunkennesse, gluttonny, hypocrisie,
Dost thou think this to be a pearl, a chain of pride, whoredom, Drunkenness, gluttony, hypocrisy,
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and the like? Then hearken to the issue: thy soul shall curse thy will for consenting.
and the like? Then harken to the issue: thy soul shall curse thy will for consenting.
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Thy will shall curse thy affections for guarding. Thy affections shall curse thy desires for pursuing:
Thy will shall curse thy affections for guarding. Thy affections shall curse thy Desires for pursuing:
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and all these shall curse thy minde for inventing to thy eternall horrour.
and all these shall curse thy mind for inventing to thy Eternal horror.
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I know that thou hast something to plead for thy self, that thou canst never do this hard work.
I know that thou hast something to plead for thy self, that thou Canst never do this hard work.
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Neither do I advise thee to do it in thy own strength which is nothing in such a work.
Neither do I Advice thee to do it in thy own strength which is nothing in such a work.
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Therefore first live to do in the sight of God, and then do to shew thy self to live in the sight of men.
Therefore First live to do in the sighed of God, and then do to show thy self to live in the sighed of men.
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Submit to all meanes, and Gods wayes that thou maist get into Christ: but when thou hast Christ, let us see that he is a pearl to thee.
Submit to all means, and God's ways that thou Mayest get into christ: but when thou hast christ, let us see that he is a pearl to thee.
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Live so to him that thou forsake the dominion of all known sinne:
Live so to him that thou forsake the dominion of all known sin:
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else he will say to thee at last, he that will not that I rule over him, bring him forth and slay him before me. FINIS.
Else he will say to thee At last, he that will not that I Rule over him, bring him forth and slay him before me. FINIS.
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THE SOVL SECVRED. OR, A Sermon preached in Covent Garden upon PSAL. 31.5. Into thy hand I commit my spirit:
THE SOUL SECVRED. OR, A Sermon preached in Covent Garden upon PSALM 31.5. Into thy hand I commit my Spirit:
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thou hast redeemed me, O Lord God of truth.
thou hast redeemed me, Oh Lord God of truth.
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BOth upon humbling dayes, and upon joyfull dayes, it is ever good to Secure our souls. In humbling times if we do it not, we will be swallowed up of sorrow.
BOth upon humbling days, and upon joyful days, it is ever good to Secure our Souls. In humbling times if we do it not, we will be swallowed up of sorrow.
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If we do it not in joyfull times, we will be swallowed up of sinne.
If we do it not in joyful times, we will be swallowed up of sin.
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Therefore we living in both these times, times of sorrow under the burthen of publike calamities,
Therefore we living in both these times, times of sorrow under the burden of public calamities,
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and times of joy, when God flings in varietie of particular mercies to be as the first fruits of a larger harvest:
and times of joy, when God flings in variety of particular Mercies to be as the First fruits of a larger harvest:
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it is our duty to engage our souls to seek their own security without which we perish.
it is our duty to engage our Souls to seek their own security without which we perish.
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And that we may do it, it is a comfortable thing to know where our strength lies.
And that we may do it, it is a comfortable thing to know where our strength lies.
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Sampson knew the hair of his Nazariteship, Hares know the thickets, and Conies the stony rocks,Sampson knew the hair of his Nazariteship, Hares know the thickets, and Conies the stony Rocks,
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so wee must know some place of safety, or else we are in ill case.
so we must know Some place of safety, or Else we Are in ill case.
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Look therefore upon David. He was in fearfull troubles, and he knew that his life was kept by committing it to God.
Look Therefore upon David. He was in fearful Troubles, and he knew that his life was kept by committing it to God.
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Hence he beats upon it again, and again in prayer (in this Psalm), as if he were never weary of asking the same protection from his good God.
Hence he beats upon it again, and again in prayer (in this Psalm), as if he were never weary of asking the same protection from his good God.
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This David doth not out of Poverty of spirit, which brings forth these idle repetitions condemned by Christ: but out of aboundance of spirit, as Christ did in time of the hour of darknesse, to shew the excellent use of repetitions (in this case), and to clear fervency of spirit when a man would settle,
This David does not out of Poverty of Spirit, which brings forth these idle repetitions condemned by christ: but out of abundance of Spirit, as christ did in time of the hour of darkness, to show the excellent use of repetitions (in this case), and to clear fervency of Spirit when a man would settle,
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and assure any good to the soul.
and assure any good to the soul.
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Amongst other things commended to God, Davids soul hath a chief place in this verse read.
among other things commended to God, Davids soul hath a chief place in this verse read.
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In which be pleased to consider, 1 Davids confession of God. 2 Davids profession for himself.
In which be pleased to Consider, 1 Davids Confessi of God. 2 Davids profession for himself.
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His confession is his foundation, and his profession is his building upon it. We cannot build upon God except we know him.
His Confessi is his Foundation, and his profession is his building upon it. We cannot built upon God except we know him.
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David (through the mercy of God) knew him:David (through the mercy of God) knew him:
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and thence makes use of it in confessing him, 1 For soveraignty to be his (Lord). 2 For the signe of it (thou hast redeemed me);
and thence makes use of it in confessing him, 1 For sovereignty to be his (Lord). 2 For the Signen of it (thou hast redeemed me);
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for he had the right of propriety to him.
for he had the right of propriety to him.
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Masters might redeem their servants, and Lords their vassals. 3 For his veracity (O Lord God of truth) thou hast promised to deliver me:
Masters might Redeem their Servants, and lords their vassals. 3 For his veracity (Oh Lord God of truth) thou hast promised to deliver me:
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and thou hast been as good as thy word. Hence I might discourse unto you of Gods Lordship over his people:
and thou hast been as good as thy word. Hence I might discourse unto you of God's Lordship over his people:
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and therefore that they must walk before him with fear, and trembling, as those that must give an account unto him of all their doings.
and Therefore that they must walk before him with Fear, and trembling, as those that must give an account unto him of all their doings.
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I might discover more fully the use that God makes of his Lordship: not to tyrannize, but to deliver poor captives;
I might discover more Fully the use that God makes of his Lordship: not to tyrannise, but to deliver poor captives;
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which is an excellent president for those in high places.
which is an excellent president for those in high places.
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I might presse the condition that Gods people are subject unto, to be in bondage to miseries:
I might press the condition that God's people Are Subject unto, to be in bondage to misery's:
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and the footing we have in God for our rescue, that he is a God of truth, and will be as good as his word without exception. But I passe these things;
and the footing we have in God for our rescue, that he is a God of truth, and will be as good as his word without exception. But I pass these things;
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and onely pitch upon Davids profession for himself (into thy hands I commit my spirit).
and only pitch upon Davids profession for himself (into thy hands I commit my Spirit).
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From whence I present three particulars; 1 The Nature of the soul. 2 The Castle of the soul.
From whence I present three particulars; 1 The Nature of the soul. 2 The Castle of the soul.
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3 The Care of the soul. For nature, you learn that the soul is a spirit.
3 The Care of the soul. For nature, you Learn that the soul is a Spirit.
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If you refer the word (Spirit) unto a man, it signifies sixe things in the Scripture. 1. The hid man of the heart: If you refer the word (Spirit) unto a man, it signifies sixe things in the Scripture. 1. The hid man of the heart:
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as when it is said, that which is born of the spirit is spirit, that is, is the new creature, the spirituall part of man. 2. It signifieth Conviction, as when it is said of reprobates, that sinne unto death, that they are made partakers of the Spirit, that is, they are convinced of the truth of the Gospel. 3. It signifies Sanctification, as when David prayes, renew a right spirit within me, that is, give me a sanctified soul that I may go right in thy way. 4. It signifies Extrordinary graces, as when it is said of Stephen that he was filled with the Spirit, that is, he had extraordinary gifts,
as when it is said, that which is born of the Spirit is Spirit, that is, is the new creature, the spiritual part of man. 2. It signifies Conviction, as when it is said of Reprobates, that sin unto death, that they Are made partakers of the Spirit, that is, they Are convinced of the truth of the Gospel. 3. It signifies Sanctification, as when David prays, renew a right Spirit within me, that is, give me a sanctified soul that I may go right in thy Way. 4. It signifies Extraordinary graces, as when it is said of Stephen that he was filled with the Spirit, that is, he had extraordinary Gifts,
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and graces. 5. It signifies the Gospel, as when we are said to be Preachers of the Spirit, that is, of the Gospel, which brings life to the soule. 6. It signifies authoritie, as when Paul saith,
and graces. 5. It signifies the Gospel, as when we Are said to be Preachers of the Spirit, that is, of the Gospel, which brings life to the soul. 6. It signifies Authority, as when Paul Says,
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when ye are gathered together, and my spirit, that is, by vertue of my authoritie.
when you Are gathered together, and my Spirit, that is, by virtue of my Authority.
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But among the rest it signifies the soule, as when Christ saith, Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit:
But among the rest it signifies the soul, as when christ Says, Father, into thy hands I commend my Spirit:
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and Peter saith, that Christ, by Noah, that Preacher of righteousnesse, preached unto the spirits that are now in the prison of hell:
and Peter Says, that christ, by Noah, that Preacher of righteousness, preached unto the spirits that Are now in the prison of hell:
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and the Apostle to the Hebrews calls God, the Father of spirits. In all which places the word spirit signifies the soule. and the Apostle to the Hebrews calls God, the Father of spirits. In all which places the word Spirit signifies the soul.
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You will say then (it may be) that the soule is God, because God is a spirit. But it follows not,
You will say then (it may be) that the soul is God, Because God is a Spirit. But it follows not,
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because the soule is a created spirit, but God is uncreated:
Because the soul is a created Spirit, but God is uncreated:
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God is a simple spirit without all mixture, but the soule is compounded of a present being,
God is a simple Spirit without all mixture, but the soul is compounded of a present being,
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and a possibilitie not to be, if God please.
and a possibility not to be, if God please.
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Yet for all that, the soule is the more excellent for being a spirit as God is:
Yet for all that, the soul is the more excellent for being a Spirit as God is:
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because in it, it resembles God in his Immortalitie for time to come: whereof there are three arguments in the creation of it:
Because in it, it resembles God in his Immortality for time to come: whereof there Are three Arguments in the creation of it:
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That it was, as it were, breathed by God into man, and therefore more heavenly;
That it was, as it were, breathed by God into man, and Therefore more heavenly;
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and that it was breathed for the breath of lives, to signifie the life of it hereafter as well as here.
and that it was breathed for the breath of lives, to signify the life of it hereafter as well as Here.
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Therefore Christs convincing argument makes for it, that God is not the God of the dead but of the living:
Therefore Christ convincing argument makes for it, that God is not the God of the dead but of the living:
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therefore though Abraham, Isaac, Jacob be dead in body, yet they live in spirit: in which respect the grave is called the house of the living.
Therefore though Abraham, Isaac, Jacob be dead in body, yet they live in Spirit: in which respect the grave is called the house of the living.
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Hence give me leave to make a threefold exhortation unto you. If the soule be a spirit, provide spiritually for it:
Hence give me leave to make a threefold exhortation unto you. If the soul be a Spirit, provide spiritually for it:
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Joyne it to him that is spirit: and thinke of a better place for it then here. First, provide spiritually for it.Join it to him that is Spirit: and think of a better place for it then Here. First, provide spiritually for it.
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If a child aske a father bread, will he give him a stone? If he aske him a fish, will he give him a serpent? will he not provide for him according to his nature? Deale you no worse with your soules,
If a child ask a father bred, will he give him a stone? If he ask him a Fish, will he give him a serpent? will he not provide for him according to his nature? Deal you no Worse with your Souls,
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and it will be the better for you.
and it will be the better for you.
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I read of an usurer, who loved his bags so well, that, when he died, he chewed,
I read of an usurer, who loved his bags so well, that, when he died, he chewed,
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and swallowed, and being asked the reason; he said, that he was eating up his mony:
and swallowed, and being asked the reason; he said, that he was eating up his money:
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and when he saw that he must dye, he offered all to his poor soul, to stay with him. This was a poor provision. Be you wiser;
and when he saw that he must die, he offered all to his poor soul, to stay with him. This was a poor provision. Be you Wiser;
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and seeing your souls are spirits, let them have spirituall provisions out of Gods Word.
and seeing your Souls Are spirits, let them have spiritual provisions out of God's Word.
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Secondly, seeing the soul is a spirit, joyn the soul to him that is a spirit.Secondly, seeing the soul is a Spirit, join the soul to him that is a Spirit.
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Every thing is nourished with that which is proportionable unto it. Every thing is nourished with that which is proportionable unto it.
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The Lamb, so soon as it is yeaned, runs to the sides and dugs of the Ewe:
The Lamb, so soon as it is yeaned, runs to the sides and dugs of the Ewe:
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and the Chicken, newly hatched, covets the warm body and feathers of the Hen, without which it thrives not so well:
and the Chicken, newly hatched, covets the warm body and Feathers of the Hen, without which it thrives not so well:
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so let your souls run to God that is a spirit.
so let your Souls run to God that is a Spirit.
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He is the father of spirits, who will provide for all of his image and superscription.
He is the father of spirits, who will provide for all of his image and superscription.
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The Apostle hath an excellent expression, He that is joyned (or glewed as Joyners do boards) to the Lord, is one spirit.
The Apostle hath an excellent expression, He that is joined (or glued as Joiners doe boards) to the Lord, is one Spirit.
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It would be a glorious priviledge to be one spirit with God, that we may be made partakers of the Divine nature, in the efficacie of it for our salvation. It would be a glorious privilege to be one Spirit with God, that we may be made partakers of the Divine nature, in the efficacy of it for our salvation.
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This is the way, joyn your souls to the Lord. They are joyned to the world, and so they rot in a thousand vanities.
This is the Way, join your Souls to the Lord. They Are joined to the world, and so they rot in a thousand vanities.
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They are joyned to the flesh, and so they perish in sin. Oh let them be joyned to the Lord by faith in Christ, working by love,
They Are joined to the Flesh, and so they perish in since. O let them be joined to the Lord by faith in christ, working by love,
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and then, with the whole Church, they shall be called Christ, and, according to their measure, they shall fare no worse then Christ did, first to suffer, and then to enter into Glory.
and then, with the Whole Church, they shall be called christ, and, according to their measure, they shall fare no Worse then christ did, First to suffer, and then to enter into Glory.
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Thirdly, seeing the soul is a spirit, think of a better place for it then here.Thirdly, seeing the soul is a Spirit, think of a better place for it then Here.
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You are apt to say with Peter, Master, it is good for us to be here: let us build Tabernacles.
You Are apt to say with Peter, Master, it is good for us to be Here: let us built Tabernacles.
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But Solomon tels you, that the spirit returnes to him that gave it. Let it learn the way now by having an heavenly conversation: But Solomon tells you, that the Spirit returns to him that gave it. Let it Learn the Way now by having an heavenly Conversation:
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for it was not made for low places. Fire is the driest, and lightest element, and it desires to be above;
for it was not made for low places. Fire is the driest, and Lightest element, and it Desires to be above;
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and therefore it will burn up all combustible matter which lieth in the way: So, your souls are the divinest parts;
and Therefore it will burn up all combustible matter which lies in the Way: So, your Souls Are the Divinest parts;
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where should they desire to be, but to be dissolved, and to be with Christ? therefore secure that place for them.
where should they desire to be, but to be dissolved, and to be with christ? Therefore secure that place for them.
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Be acquainted with Gods infinite love, and mercy in Christ.
Be acquainted with God's infinite love, and mercy in christ.
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Rest with confidence upon those merits, and that intercession which are presented to God the Father in your room.
Rest with confidence upon those merits, and that Intercession which Are presented to God the Father in your room.
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Love the Lord and the appearance of the Lord Jesus Christ. Love the Lord and the appearance of the Lord jesus christ.
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Walk before God, and be upright: That, when you dye, you may be received into an everlasting habitation, a place sutable for an highborn spirit. Walk before God, and be upright: That, when you die, you may be received into an everlasting habitation, a place suitable for an highborn Spirit.
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Consider the order of creation, and disturb it not God hath set the heaven above,
Consider the order of creation, and disturb it not God hath Set the heaven above,
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and the earth beneath, and hath so framed us, that our heads, and our hearts are above, to think upon heaven,
and the earth beneath, and hath so framed us, that our Heads, and our hearts Are above, to think upon heaven,
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and to love, and move to it;
and to love, and move to it;
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and our feet, and heels on the earth, to teach us to set earthly commodities at our heels,
and our feet, and heels on the earth, to teach us to Set earthly commodities At our heels,
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as the new-born Christians laid their money at the Apostles feet. It is fearfull to see how ungodly men do disorder this course.
as the newborn Christians laid their money At the Apostles feet. It is fearful to see how ungodly men do disorder this course.
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They set heaven at their heels, and all earthly glory at their head, and heart, by thought, loves,
They Set heaven At their heels, and all earthly glory At their head, and heart, by Thought, loves,
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and a thousand imbracings, as if heaven were below, and earth above. But take you heed.
and a thousand embracings, as if heaven were below, and earth above. But take you heed.
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This is not the way to secure your souls; they are spirits, and should have better places then you lodge them in.
This is not the Way to secure your Souls; they Are spirits, and should have better places then you lodge them in.
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If you will be so earthy, and neglect your own salvation;
If you will be so earthy, and neglect your own salvation;
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there is a worse place, even that where Judas is, since he went unto his own place, where is weeping,
there is a Worse place, even that where Judas is, since he went unto his own place, where is weeping,
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and wailing, and gnashing of teeth. Thus you have the nature of the soul: now consider the Castle of the soul, Gods hands (into thy hands).
and wailing, and gnashing of teeth. Thus you have the nature of the soul: now Consider the Castle of the soul, God's hands (into thy hands).
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Mark then, that the safety of a soul lies in Gods hands. Properly, the hand is an outward bodily instrument for actions and executions.
Mark then, that the safety of a soul lies in God's hands. Properly, the hand is an outward bodily Instrument for actions and executions.
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But when it is referred to God, he hath three sorts of hands, Correcting, Revenging, and Protecting hands.
But when it is referred to God, he hath three sorts of hands, Correcting, Revenging, and Protecting hands.
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His correcting hand is spoken of in these words; Thy hand presseth me sore, that is, thy correction.
His correcting hand is spoken of in these words; Thy hand Presseth me soar, that is, thy correction.
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His revenging hand is spoken of in these words, The hand of the Lord was against them for evill:
His revenging hand is spoken of in these words, The hand of the Lord was against them for evil:
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that is, his corrections, and judgements were out against them for their sins.
that is, his corrections, and Judgments were out against them for their Sins.
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But his protecting hand is of two sorts, Eternall, and Actuall. The eternall protecting hand of God is the counsell of his will.
But his protecting hand is of two sorts, Eternal, and Actual. The Eternal protecting hand of God is the counsel of his will.
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Of this it is said, that the Jews did to Christ whatsoever Gods hand, and his counsell determined before to be done, and no more.
Of this it is said, that the jews did to christ whatsoever God's hand, and his counsel determined before to be done, and no more.
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This is a safe hand, without, and above, exception:
This is a safe hand, without, and above, exception:
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for as many as were 〈 ◊ 〉 this hand, and so, ordained to eternall 〈 ◊ 〉 believed.
for as many as were 〈 ◊ 〉 this hand, and so, ordained to Eternal 〈 ◊ 〉 believed.
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It will preserve them to his everlasting Kingdome.
It will preserve them to his everlasting Kingdom.
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The actuall protecting hand of God is either Extraordinary, or ordinary. The extraordinary protecting hand is that which he holds over some, and but at some times:
The actual protecting hand of God is either Extraordinary, or ordinary. The extraordinary protecting hand is that which he holds over Some, and but At Some times:
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as when it is said, the hand of the Lord was upon Ezekiel, that is, the spirit of prophesie to guide,
as when it is said, the hand of the Lord was upon Ezekielem, that is, the Spirit of prophesy to guide,
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and protect him in his propheticall way. The ordinary protecting hand of God is threefold:
and Pact him in his prophetical Way. The ordinary protecting hand of God is threefold:
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either General provision, whereof the Psalmist speaketh, thou fillest with thy hand every living thing, that is, thou providest for them:
either General provision, whereof the Psalmist speaks, thou Fillest with thy hand every living thing, that is, thou providest for them:
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or speciall favour, whereof Luke speaketh, and the hand of the Lord was with him; that is, Gods speciall favour was with John Baptist from his infancy:
or special favour, whereof Luke speaks, and the hand of the Lord was with him; that is, God's special favour was with John Baptist from his infancy:
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or the spirit of strength, as when it is said of Elias, the hand of the Lord was on him;
or the Spirit of strength, as when it is said of Elias, the hand of the Lord was on him;
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that is, he strengthened him with boldnesse, and protected him against Ahab and Jezabel. The issue is this:
that is, he strengthened him with boldness, and protected him against Ahab and Jezebel. The issue is this:
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when God doth provide for, favour, and protect the soul, therein lies the safety of it.
when God does provide for, favour, and Pact the soul, therein lies the safety of it.
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And it is no wonder when you do consider what manner of hands Gods are.
And it is no wonder when you do Consider what manner of hands God's Are.
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They are Holy hands. They touch nothing in love, but they are the better for them. They Are Holy hands. They touch nothing in love, but they Are the better for them.
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As when God sent an Angel with a coal from the Altar, to touch the lips of the Prophet Esay, he was the better for it,
As when God sent an Angel with a coal from the Altar, to touch the lips of the Prophet Isaiah, he was the better for it,
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and was very willing to go on his propheticall errand: so, much more, when God toucheth our souls, shall they be filled with all grace,
and was very willing to go on his prophetical errand: so, much more, when God touches our Souls, shall they be filled with all grace,
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and goodnesse, of which they are capable.
and Goodness, of which they Are capable.
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They are loving hands: therefore the Church cries out to Christ, put thy hand under: As when Ananias put his hands upon the blinde eyes of Paul, they cured him,
They Are loving hands: Therefore the Church cries out to christ, put thy hand under: As when Ananias put his hands upon the blind eyes of Paul, they cured him,
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and scales fell from his eyes, and he saw plainly: so when God toucheth our souls, acts of grace, love, and bounty follow.
and scales fell from his eyes, and he saw plainly: so when God touches our Souls, acts of grace, love, and bounty follow.
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For love strives for such acts, and all safety. They are powerfull hands. The little finger of the Lord is above all:
For love strives for such acts, and all safety. They Are powerful hands. The little finger of the Lord is above all:
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therefore, if God be on our side, who can be against us? His hands will guard us by a mighty power in all good. Therefore, if God be on our side, who can be against us? His hands will guard us by a mighty power in all good.
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Lastly, they are blessing hands. As Christ, when he was to ascend, lift up his hands and blessed his disciples:
Lastly, they Are blessing hands. As christ, when he was to ascend, lift up his hands and blessed his Disciples:
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so Gods hands are blessing hands. If he touch the Mountains, they shall smoak, as the Psalmist hath it: so God's hands Are blessing hands. If he touch the Mountains, they shall smoke, as the Psalmist hath it:
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so if God do but touch our souls, the send forth the fumes of Gods grace and glory.
so if God do but touch our Souls, the send forth the fumes of God's grace and glory.
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Therefore seeing Gods hands are holy hands, loving hands, powerfull hands, and blessing hands; it is no marvell that the safety of the soul doth lye in Gods hands.
Therefore seeing God's hands Are holy hands, loving hands, powerful hands, and blessing hands; it is no marvel that the safety of the soul does lie in God's hands.
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Let this thought (I beseech you) breed a caveat, and an exhortation. First, take heed lest you put your souls into any hands else.
Let this Thought (I beseech you) breed a caveat, and an exhortation. First, take heed lest you put your Souls into any hands Else.
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We may finde mad courses amongst men in the Church. Some put their souls into the hands of their senses.
We may find mad courses among men in the Church. some put their Souls into the hands of their Senses.
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They will live where they can see, hear, feel, taste, and smell, and further they will not go to save a soul.
They will live where they can see, hear, feel, taste, and smell, and further they will not go to save a soul.
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This makes them carnall, sensuall, and bruitish.
This makes them carnal, sensual, and brutish.
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Others put their souls into the hand of reason. They are like the ancient Quaeristae, who would go in Religion no further then reason guided them.
Others put their Souls into the hand of reason. They Are like the ancient Quaeristae, who would go in Religion no further then reason guided them.
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Others put their soules into the hands of the world. If that can dandle them happily upon the lap of it, they look for no more:
Others put their Souls into the hands of the world. If that can dandle them happily upon the lap of it, they look for no more:
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though at that time that the world leaves them, they cry out as that Emperour did, Alas, my poor silly, wandring soul, whither now away? what will become of thee? Nay, others put their souls into the hands of the Devill, and do not know it.
though At that time that the world leaves them, they cry out as that Emperor did, Alas, my poor silly, wandering soul, whither now away? what will become of thee? Nay, Others put their Souls into the hands of the devil, and do not know it.
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They walk in their own counsels, and follow their own lusts blown up by Satan.
They walk in their own Counsels, and follow their own Lustiest blown up by Satan.
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All these are but slippery places. Therefore (Good Christians) take heed that ye put not your souls into any of these hands.
All these Are but slippery places. Therefore (Good Christians) take heed that you put not your Souls into any of these hands.
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Secondly, be you exhorted to be such, as may hope for such hands. You wil not put foul things into fair fingers:Secondly, be you exhorted to be such, as may hope for such hands. You will not put foul things into fair fingers:
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nor foul souls into the hands of that God, whose eyes cannot endure to behold iniquity, much lesse his hands to touch it.
nor foul Souls into the hands of that God, whose eyes cannot endure to behold iniquity, much less his hands to touch it.
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We had an holy man, who lived amongst us.
We had an holy man, who lived among us.
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When he had all his children about him upon his death-bed, he charged them, that they should be carefull not to appear before God, with him, without regenerated •••• s. He knew,
When he had all his children about him upon his deathbed, he charged them, that they should be careful not to appear before God, with him, without regenerated •••• s. He knew,
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and saw, that there was no presenting of them into Gods hand without purity. If we come unclean to him, it will be wofull in the latter end.
and saw, that there was no presenting of them into God's hand without purity. If we come unclean to him, it will be woeful in the latter end.
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If God shall say, I will not touch you, this wil kill in the day of death, and judgement.
If God shall say, I will not touch you, this will kill in the day of death, and judgement.
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Oh, thinke upon this, ye that forget God! You that live in Associated Counties, or in the strongest Garisons, can doe something to send out Troops,
O, think upon this, you that forget God! You that live in Associated Counties, or in the Strongest Garrisons, can do something to send out Troops,
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after Troops (with a little pay, or pay now and then) who do with free-quarter and contribution, eat up all places where they come.
After Troops (with a little pay, or pay now and then) who do with free-quarter and contribution, eat up all places where they come.
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In the mean time, you (altogether insensible of the miseries of your brother Joseph ) can live in all luxury, letchery,
In the mean time, you (altogether insensible of the misery's of your brother Joseph) can live in all luxury, lechery,
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and pride, (I mean too many of you). Take heed. I wonder, what kinde of souls you will commend to God when you dye;
and pride, (I mean too many of you). Take heed. I wonder, what kind of Souls you will commend to God when you die;
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if they be in that state, and posture wherein you live!
if they be in that state, and posture wherein you live!
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I pray God be mercifull unto you, if it be possible your sinnes should be forgiven you.
I pray God be merciful unto you, if it be possible your Sins should be forgiven you.
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For Gods clean hands will not receive unclean souls. We have thus viewed the Nature of the soul, and the Castle of the soul.
For God's clean hands will not receive unclean Souls. We have thus viewed the Nature of the soul, and the Castle of the soul.
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The nature of it, is, to be a spirit: the Castle of it is, to be in the hands of God:
The nature of it, is, to be a Spirit: the Castle of it is, to be in the hands of God:
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but now we are come to the care for the soul.
but now we Are come to the care for the soul.
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David gives a President of the best care of it in type, and Christ makes it good in truth:David gives a President of the best care of it in type, and christ makes it good in truth:
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both of them commit it to God.
both of them commit it to God.
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Paul saith, I know whom I have trusted, and I am perswaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day. Paul Says, I know whom I have trusted, and I am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.
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It will be well for all of us, if we can take the same care for our souls as these have had.
It will be well for all of us, if we can take the same care for our Souls as these have had.
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Lay it to heart, that we must have a care of, and for the safety of our souls.
Lay it to heart, that we must have a care of, and for the safety of our Souls.
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This is commanded by God, when he saith, Keep thy soul diligently: and it hath been practised by Gods people. This is commanded by God, when he Says, Keep thy soul diligently: and it hath been practised by God's people.
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Jaacob, when he was wonderful busie before his death, in his propheticall will, looks unto his soul, and saith, my soul, come not thou into their secret. Jacob, when he was wondered busy before his death, in his prophetical will, looks unto his soul, and Says, my soul, come not thou into their secret.
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He would be loth his soul should be in traffick, and trade with such ungodly, cruell men,
He would be loath his soul should be in traffic, and trade with such ungodly, cruel men,
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as Simeon and Levi; though they were near, and dear unto him. And David was at it again, and again.
as Simeon and Levi; though they were near, and dear unto him. And David was At it again, and again.
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He pleades with God, O keep my soul: and, when he saw it out of order, he chid it, why art thou so heavie, O my soul,
He pleads with God, Oh keep my soul: and, when he saw it out of order, he Child it, why art thou so heavy, Oh my soul,
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why art thou so disquieted within me? And when he saw it backward to do its duty to God, he calls out unto it;why art thou so disquieted within me? And when he saw it backward to do its duty to God, he calls out unto it;
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My soul praise the Lord, and all that is within me praise his holy name. My soul praise the Lord, and forget not all his benefits. My soul praise the Lord, and all that is within me praise his holy name. My soul praise the Lord, and forget not all his benefits.
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This shews what care he had for his soul, and so must you (Christians).
This shows what care he had for his soul, and so must you (Christians).
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You will put me to a double question;
You will put me to a double question;
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when we must have such care? and why we must have this care for our souls? You must have this care alwayes.when we must have such care? and why we must have this care for our Souls? You must have this care always.
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Satan is a great Merchant for souls.
Satan is a great Merchant for Souls.
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What ever he pretends, he meanes the soul. He will offer the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes,
What ever he pretends, he means the soul. He will offer the lust of the Flesh, the lust of the eyes,
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and the pride of life, but he meanes the soul. He takes unmatchable paines for souls.
and the pride of life, but he means the soul. He Takes unmatchable pains for Souls.
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He compasseth Sea and land to make a proselite: he compasseth the earth to and fro, to catch at advantages.
He Compasseth Sea and land to make a proselyte: he Compasseth the earth to and from, to catch At advantages.
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He adventures all he usurps for souls.
He adventures all he usurps for Souls.
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As he said to Christ, All this will I give thee, if you will fall down and worship me:
As he said to christ, All this will I give thee, if you will fallen down and worship me:
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so he will offer you any thing, let who so will perform it. He makes his riches lye in souls.
so he will offer you any thing, let who so will perform it. He makes his riches lie in Souls.
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If thousands fall into sin before him, and ten thousand at his right hand, then his riches come home;
If thousands fallen into since before him, and ten thousand At his right hand, then his riches come home;
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Therefore it behoves all good Christians to have a care of their souls. As you must have a care at all times of your souls;
Therefore it behoves all good Christians to have a care of their Souls. As you must have a care At all times of your Souls;
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so especially when prosperity, adversity, and death comes. Prosperity comes with a cup of deadly wine to poyson you:
so especially when Prosperity, adversity, and death comes. Prosperity comes with a cup of deadly wine to poison you:
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As at that time when the persecution of the Primitive Church did cease, and dayes of ease came in, there was a voice from heaven heard, saying, this day poyson is powred out into the Church;
As At that time when the persecution of the Primitive Church did cease, and days of ease Come in, there was a voice from heaven herd, saying, this day poison is poured out into the Church;
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so when prosperity comes, look to thy look to thy soul that it be not bit with a Cockatrice.
so when Prosperity comes, look to thy look to thy soul that it be not bit with a Cockatrice.
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Adversity comes with a ghastly countenance to affright us from God:Adversity comes with a ghastly countenance to affright us from God:
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and therefore, as Job cast his eys from his troubles to God, and said, though thou kill me, yet will I trust in thee:
and Therefore, as Job cast his eyes from his Troubles to God, and said, though thou kill me, yet will I trust in thee:
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so must you for the good of your souls.
so must you for the good of your Souls.
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Death comes and brings a Catalogue of sinnes reaching from one end of heaven to another.
Death comes and brings a Catalogue of Sins reaching from one end of heaven to Another.
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Lose the soul now, and lose it ever.
Loose the soul now, and loose it ever.
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He is not the best Archer that drawes the strongest Bowe, and shoots the longest length,
He is not the best Archer that draws the Strongest Bow, and shoots the longest length,
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but he that gives the best lose: so he is the best Christian who hath so lived that he doth dye well.
but he that gives the best loose: so he is the best Christian who hath so lived that he does die well.
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Therefore be sure to have care of your souls in prosperitie, adversitie, and when death comes.
Therefore be sure to have care of your Souls in Prosperity, adversity, and when death comes.
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If you will ask me, why you must hav• such a care of your souls? There is good cause why.
If you will ask me, why you must hav• such a care of your Souls? There is good cause why.
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Because it is more to make soul good now, then to create it at first.
Because it is more to make soul good now, then to create it At First.
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Then there was onely Gods consultation, Let us make man, and his resolution and fiat, let it be done, and it was so:
Then there was only God's consultation, Let us make man, and his resolution and fiat, let it be done, and it was so:
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but now, God was in Christ, Reconciling the world unto himself.
but now, God was in christ, Reconciling the world unto himself.
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He was about it, and is doing of it still, and will never end till the world ends.
He was about it, and is doing of it still, and will never end till the world ends.
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By how much harder it is to make a soul good, by so much more you must care for your souls.
By how much harder it is to make a soul good, by so much more you must care for your Souls.
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Secondly, nothing can make up the losse of a soul. Secondly, nothing can make up the loss of a soul.
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Christ saith, What will it profit, if a man gain the whole world and lose his own soul? All that cannot make it up to us.
christ Says, What will it profit, if a man gain the Whole world and loose his own soul? All that cannot make it up to us.
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By how much greater the losse of a soul is, by so much greater care must you have of your souls.
By how much greater the loss of a soul is, by so much greater care must you have of your Souls.
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Thirdly, the soul is not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver, and gold, but with the precious bloud of Christ. Thirdly, the soul is not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver, and gold, but with the precious blood of christ.
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By how much more precious the soul is, by so much more must you care for it.
By how much more precious the soul is, by so much more must you care for it.
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Fourthly, there is no proportion betwixt the whole world, and the soul:Fourthly, there is no proportion betwixt the Whole world, and the soul:
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Satan will give all •• r that, and think himself to have a •• od bargain,
Satan will give all •• r that, and think himself to have a •• od bargain,
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as you see in his offer to • rist. That which is more worth then •• e world you must have a speciall care •• f: and such are your souls.
as you see in his offer to • rist. That which is more worth then •• e world you must have a special care •• f: and such Are your Souls.
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Lastly, if you • ose your souls, the losse must be made • p not onely to you, but to God whose • hey are: Lastly, if you • ose your Souls, the loss must be made • p not only to you, but to God whose • heigh Are:
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and I pray tell me, wherewith • ill you come before God, and bow your •• lves to the most high God? Will you come • efore him with burnt offerings, with Calves of a year old? Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of Rams,
and I pray tell me, wherewith • ill you come before God, and bow your •• lves to the most high God? Will you come • efore him with burned offerings, with Calves of a year old? Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of Rams,
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and ten thousand Rivers of Oyl? Will you give your first born for your transgression,
and ten thousand rivers of Oil? Will you give your First born for your Transgression,
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and the fruit of your body for the sinne of your soul? All will be found too little to make up the losse of your soul to God:and the fruit of your body for the sin of your soul? All will be found too little to make up the loss of your soul to God:
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and surely, that which is not in the power of man to make up, if he lose it, must be kept with all care.
and surely, that which is not in the power of man to make up, if he loose it, must be kept with all care.
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Weigh therefore the truth of which I have convinced you, and try your cares for your souls,
Weigh Therefore the truth of which I have convinced you, and try your Cares for your Souls,
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and be provoked to be more carefull. Though Israel play the Harlot (saith Hosea ) yet let not Judah sinne;
and be provoked to be more careful. Though Israel play the Harlot (Says Hosea) yet let not Judah sin;
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and though all the world be carelesse, yet be you carefull of your souls.
and though all the world be careless, yet be you careful of your Souls.
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When Joshuah saw the wickednesse of Israel, he said, Choose you this day whom you will serve; When Joshua saw the wickedness of Israel, he said, Choose you this day whom you will serve;
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but as for me, and my house, we will serve the Lord: so say you, let others suffer their souls, like Lambs-grease, to melt away in sinne;but as for me, and my house, we will serve the Lord: so say you, let Others suffer their Souls, like Lambs-grease, to melt away in sin;
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yet I will have a care, yea, I will have care to keep my soul by Gods hands.
yet I will have a care, yea, I will have care to keep my soul by God's hands.
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It may be, you will say, you have thi• care of your souls, what ever men may think.
It may be, you will say, you have thi• care of your Souls, what ever men may think.
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Then try, and see impartially wha• you most pitch upon.
Then try, and see impartially wha• you most pitch upon.
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If a man could se• the whole care of men, what could he finde? One cares for the back, another for the belly, a third for worse:
If a man could se• the Whole care of men, what could he find? One Cares for the back, Another for the belly, a third for Worse:
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but who cares for the soul? That lies rotting in a thousand lusts, though thou knowest not how soon thou shalt say to corruption, thou art my father, and to the worm, thou art my brother and sister.
but who Cares for the soul? That lies rotting in a thousand Lustiest, though thou Knowest not how soon thou shalt say to corruption, thou art my father, and to the worm, thou art my brother and sister.
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Indeed you come to the Congregations, pray devoutly, hear reverently, note diligently.
Indeed you come to the Congregations, pray devoutly, hear reverently, note diligently.
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But will ye be all ear? All for carrying in, nothing for carrying out from the strength of prayer,
But will you be all ear? All for carrying in, nothing for carrying out from the strength of prayer,
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and preaching? To eat much, and have no evacuation will soon stifle, and suffocate nature:
and preaching? To eat much, and have no evacuation will soon stifle, and suffocated nature:
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so the poor soul will be choaked, if, from the strength of what it feeds upon, it do not work for the Grace of Christ,
so the poor soul will be choked, if, from the strength of what it feeds upon, it do not work for the Grace of christ,
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and against the sinnes of nature and life. Therefore try, as you love your souls, try your care.
and against the Sins of nature and life. Therefore try, as you love your Souls, try your care.
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Secondly, be provoked to be more carefull for your souls, and, as Solomon saith, Guard thy heart with all diligence; Secondly, be provoked to be more careful for your Souls, and, as Solomon Says, Guard thy heart with all diligence;
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so say I of thy soul, which is all one.
so say I of thy soul, which is all one.
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Say as one when he was tempted to do fearfull things against himself, Had it not been for this soul, I had not been here now.
Say as one when he was tempted to do fearful things against himself, Had it not been for this soul, I had not been Here now.
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Charles the fift, when he was sollicited by a great Counsellour, Antonius de Lena, to cut off all the petty Princes of Germany, and then he should rule alone, cried out, My soul, my soul. Charles the fift, when he was solicited by a great Counselor, Antonius de Lena, to Cut off all the Petty Princes of Germany, and then he should Rule alone, cried out, My soul, my soul.
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Nay saith that Tyger, if your Majesty have a soul, give over your Empire. The Emperour had a care of his soul: this bloud-sucker had none.
Nay Says that Tiger, if your Majesty have a soul, give over your Empire. The Emperor had a care of his soul: this bloodsucker had none.
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God keep our King, and all Christian Princes from such Counsellers in these distracted dayes, and ever.
God keep our King, and all Christian Princes from such Counsellers in these distracted days, and ever.
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Let men prize souls at never so low a value; have you a care of yours.
Let men prize Souls At never so low a valve; have you a care of yours.
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The soul is for Christ to live in by faith. The soul is the Master-wheel of all our acts.
The soul is for christ to live in by faith. The soul is the Master wheel of all our acts.
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The soul is the chief seat of the image of God.
The soul is the chief seat of the image of God.
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The soul is the maker of all our actions good, if it be good it self.
The soul is the maker of all our actions good, if it be good it self.
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So much good soul as is in every act, so much goodnesse is in it. Therefore care for your souls.
So much good soul as is in every act, so much Goodness is in it. Therefore care for your Souls.
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Remember that Christ died for souls. He emptied himself of glory for souls. He swet drops of bloud for souls.
remember that christ died for Souls. He emptied himself of glory for Souls. He sweated drops of blood for Souls.
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He cried out, I thirst, for souls.
He cried out, I thirst, for Souls.
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What? He that endured so much, could not he endure a little thirst at the last? Yes; yes.
What? He that endured so much, could not he endure a little thirst At the last? Yes; yes.
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He thirsted that all the prophesies might be fulfilled for the good of souls. He made his soul, a sacrifice for sin for souls.
He thirsted that all the prophecies might be fulfilled for the good of Souls. He made his soul, a sacrifice for since for Souls.
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Shall he do so much, to shew so great care, and will not you care a little for your souls?
Shall he do so much, to show so great care, and will not you care a little for your Souls?
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It may be you will ask me, how shall I care for my soul? I answer, do what thou canst to get it out of natures clawes:
It may be you will ask me, how shall I care for my soul? I answer, do what thou Canst to get it out of nature's claws:
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a kinde mother is turned into a cursed mother-in-law.
a kind mother is turned into a cursed mother-in-law.
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Oh put off concerning your conversation in times past, the old man, and put on the new, yea, be changed in the spirit of your mindes.
O put off Concerning your Conversation in times past, the old man, and put on the new, yea, be changed in the Spirit of your minds.
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Let Christ dwell in your souls by faith for this work.
Let christ dwell in your Souls by faith for this work.
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This hath a preserving power, to keep thy soul from rotting, he that believeth shall not rot and perish.
This hath a preserving power, to keep thy soul from rotting, he that Believeth shall not rot and perish.
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Keep thy soul from the lusts of sinne. Put it to a daily task by meditation, and prayer:
Keep thy soul from the Lustiest of sin. Put it to a daily task by meditation, and prayer:
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for an idle soul will be a sinning soul. Let thy soul work all her works before God:
for an idle soul will be a sinning soul. Let thy soul work all her works before God:
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think that he stands by with a Pen of Iron, and point of a Diamond, to engrave all thy sins, and vertues for memory. Acquaint thy soul with death.
think that he Stands by with a Pen of Iron, and point of a Diamond, to engrave all thy Sins, and Virtues for memory. Acquaint thy soul with death.
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This is the King of terrours, which will rouze thee from the dead sleep of security. This is the King of terrors, which will rouse thee from the dead sleep of security.
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And lastly, Give thy soul to God in Christ. O Lord, when thou committedst my soul to me in Adam, I lost it. Oh trust me no more.
And lastly, Give thy soul to God in christ. Oh Lord, when thou committedst my soul to me in Adam, I lost it. O trust me no more.
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As thou wilt not trust me with my life (for thou hast hid my life in Christ ) so trust me not with my soul.
As thou wilt not trust me with my life (for thou hast hid my life in christ) so trust me not with my soul.
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Thou hast bought it with a price: therfore I humbly, and heartily, and trustingly, commit it it into thy hands:
Thou hast bought it with a price: Therefore I humbly, and heartily, and trustingly, commit it it into thy hands:
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oh keep the soul of thy servant.
o keep the soul of thy servant.
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Now the God of Peace trample Satan under your feet shortly, for the good of your souls: Now the God of Peace trample Satan under your feet shortly, for the good of your Souls:
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and he sanctifie you in body, soul, and spirit, that ye way be found blamelesse in the day of our Lord Jesus. Amen. and he sanctify you in body, soul, and Spirit, that you Way be found blameless in the day of our Lord jesus. Amen.
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Glory be to God on high, and in earth Peace, and good will towards men. FINIS.
Glory be to God on high, and in earth Peace, and good will towards men. FINIS.
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