Habakkuks prayer applyed to the churches present occasions, on Hab. 3. 2. And Christs counsel to the church of Philadelphia, on Rev. 3. 11. / Preached before the provincial assembly of London. By that late reverend and faithful minister of Jesus Christ Mr. Samuel Balmford, pastor of Albons Woodstreet.
THe Prophesie of this holy Prophet is termed a Burden, especially in regard of the sad and heavy threatnings and curses which are denounced against several sorts of persons in it.
THe Prophesy of this holy Prophet is termed a Burden, especially in regard of the sad and heavy threatenings and curses which Are denounced against several sorts of Persons in it.
after the Jews had tasted somewhat of the bitterness and hastiness of the Chaldeans in carrying away Jehoiakim toward Babylon, though they had not yet gone through the breadths of the Land,
After the jews had tasted somewhat of the bitterness and hastiness of the Chaldeans in carrying away Jehoiakim towards Babylon, though they had not yet gone through the breadths of the Land,
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In the first we finde the sad condition of the Jews, (their perverse disobediences and present impunity seeming burdenous to the Prophet himself:) (the people of God at that time,
In the First we find the sad condition of the jews, (their perverse disobediences and present impunity seeming burdenous to the Prophet himself:) (the people of God At that time,
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though much degenerated) laid down partly by way of complaint made to God, partly by way of menacing from God, that he would in a strange manner bring them under the power of the Chaldeans; And then, upon the Prophets Deprecation that God would not utterly destroy his people,
though much degenerated) laid down partly by Way of complaint made to God, partly by Way of menacing from God, that he would in a strange manner bring them under the power of the Chaldeans; And then, upon the prophets Deprecation that God would not utterly destroy his people,
In the second Chapter, after the Prophets professed standing upon his watch to hear what the Lord will answer him, we finde he had an answer by way of vision, tending to the comfort of Gods people,
In the second Chapter, After the prophets professed standing upon his watch to hear what the Lord will answer him, we find he had an answer by Way of vision, tending to the Comfort of God's people,
And that excellent Principle, The just shall live by faith, we may finde three times alledged in the New Testament, viz. Rom. 1. 17. Gal. 3. 11. Heb. 10. 38.
And that excellent Principle, The just shall live by faith, we may find three times alleged in the New Testament, viz. Rom. 1. 17. Gal. 3. 11. Hebrew 10. 38.
though (saith he) most commonly as Nunns read the Psalter without understanding. Now the Contents of this Prayer lies summarily in Petitions concerning the Church of God,
though (Says he) most commonly as Nuns read the Psalter without understanding. Now the Contents of this Prayer lies summarily in Petitions Concerning the Church of God,
only, this we may note, that as it was set or composed according to variable tunes in the Hebrew called Shigionoth (as our Learned Translators gloss it) so may it be made use of on various occasions by Gods people.
only, this we may note, that as it was Set or composed according to variable Tunis in the Hebrew called Shigionoth (as our Learned Translators gloss it) so may it be made use of on various occasions by God's people.
and which he most intended in this Prayer, and that indeed which all that follows in it referrs unto, either in the nature of argument that it should be granted,
and which he most intended in this Prayer, and that indeed which all that follows in it refers unto, either in the nature of argument that it should be granted,
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The second may be taken to be but an enforcement of the first, by a Rhetorical Anadiplosis or NONLATINALPHABET taking up again these terms [ In the midst of the years ] and adding only [ make known ] somewhat abruptly,
The second may be taken to be but an enforcement of the First, by a Rhetorical Anadiplosis or taking up again these terms [ In the midst of the Years ] and adding only [ make known ] somewhat abruptly,
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] What speech means he? Not the speech, or fame, or report that is of thee, (though the Original word Sual so signifies) but the speech that hath been spoken by thee;
] What speech means he? Not the speech, or fame, or report that is of thee, (though the Original word Sual so signifies) but the speech that hath been spoken by thee;
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And that as partly concerning the Calamities thou hast threatned to bring upon the Jews, and partly concerning the destruction thou hast threatned to the Chaldeans:
And that as partly Concerning the Calamities thou hast threatened to bring upon the jews, and partly Concerning the destruction thou hast threatened to the Chaldeans:
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And hearing this, I was afraid; What? (you may say) afraid of the judgements of God denounced against the Chaldeans the enemies of the people of God? Its even of them, Ne Judaeos etiam in Babylone captivos involvat clades Chaldaeorum & omnino deleat, (saith A Lapide) Lest the Iews also should be wrapped in the same bundle of destruction with the Chaldeans, being found resident among them,
And hearing this, I was afraid; What? (you may say) afraid of the Judgments of God denounced against the Chaldeans the enemies of the people of God? Its even of them, Ne Judeans etiam in Babylon captivos involvat clades Chaldeans & Omnino deleat, (Says A Lapide) Lest the Iews also should be wrapped in the same bundle of destruction with the Chaldeans, being found resident among them,
Now touching his Fear, after what manner he was affected, we may gather by what was said after at verse 16. where he makes recognition of his temper before he had prayed,
Now touching his fear, After what manner he was affected, we may gather by what was said After At verse 16. where he makes recognition of his temper before he had prayed,
Obs. We have here to observe, that The best of Gods servants are, and ought to be affected with fear and trembling at the denunciation of Gods judgements,
Obs. We have Here to observe, that The best of God's Servants Are, and ought to be affected with Fear and trembling At the denunciation of God's Judgments,
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so David, Psal. 119. 120. Good King Jehoshaphat having certain intelligence of grear Forces of combined Enemies preparing against him ▪ and Gods people, he feared, 2 Chr. 20. 3. And Jehoshaphat feared, and set himself to seek the Lord,
so David, Psalm 119. 120. Good King Jehoshaphat having certain intelligence of grear Forces of combined Enemies preparing against him ▪ and God's people, he feared, 2 Christ 20. 3. And Jehoshaphat feared, and Set himself to seek the Lord,
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2. We know that the very goodnesse of God, and his pardoning mercy, should work the soul about by the way of love unto a Reverential and Cautionary Fear of offending him, Psal. 130. 4. But there is forgiveness with thee, that thou mayest be feared.
2. We know that the very Goodness of God, and his pardoning mercy, should work the soul about by the Way of love unto a Reverential and Cautionary fear of offending him, Psalm 130. 4. But there is forgiveness with thee, that thou Mayest be feared.
and given her a bill of divorce, yet her treacherous sister Judah feared not, &c. Jer. 3. 8. So with the remnant of Judah during the Captivity in Babylon, who went down into Egypt; For God threatned them for having forgotten the wickedness of their Fathers,
and given her a bill of divorce, yet her treacherous sister Judah feared not, etc. Jer. 3. 8. So with the remnant of Judah during the Captivity in Babylon, who went down into Egypt; For God threatened them for having forgotten the wickedness of their Father's,
4. And on the contrary we finde God in a just expectal of this fearfull trembling disposition at the voice of his threatnings and judgements, and well pleased with it;
4. And on the contrary we find God in a just expectal of this fearful trembling disposition At the voice of his threatenings and Judgments, and well pleased with it;
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Quest. But what manner of fear and trembling at Gods threatnings may this be which is required? Doth not the Scripture say that The righteous man shall not be afraid of evill tidings,
Quest. But what manner of Fear and trembling At God's threatenings may this be which is required? Does not the Scripture say that The righteous man shall not be afraid of evil tidings,
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and of the son of man that shall be made as grass, & c? and that hast feared continually because of the fury of the oppressor, as if he were ready to destroy, &c. Psal. 51. 12, 13.
and of the son of man that shall be made as grass, & c? and that haste feared continually Because of the fury of the oppressor, as if he were ready to destroy, etc. Psalm 51. 12, 13.
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and of either preposterous, or otherwise unseasonable fear in the time of it, as it then works unseasonably when God after a time of long publick triall,
and of either preposterous, or otherwise unseasonable Fear in the time of it, as it then works unseasonably when God After a time of long public trial,
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And so in that place mentioned in Isa. 51, 12, 13. [ See the Context thereabout ] But while God speaks terrible things unto his his people, they ought to fear;
And so in that place mentioned in Isaiah 51, 12, 13. [ See the Context thereabouts ] But while God speaks terrible things unto his his people, they ought to Fear;
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But for fearing the Creature, suppose the instrument he useth of his wrath, or punishing displeasure, is that werein the base degeneration of humane fear lieth, that men look not at,
But for fearing the Creature, suppose the Instrument he uses of his wrath, or punishing displeasure, is that wherein the base degeneration of humane Fear lies, that men look not At,
for they that know Gods Name aright, should learn (by an holy Chimistry, as it were) to abstract a spirituall fear of the Creator from the carnall feare of Creatures,
for they that know God's Name aright, should Learn (by an holy Chemistry, as it were) to abstract a spiritual Fear of the Creator from the carnal Fear of Creatures,
Yea indeed the regard of the publique Interest should swallow up the regard of private Interest in all those that would finde good acceptance with God;
Yea indeed the regard of the public Interest should swallow up the regard of private Interest in all those that would find good acceptance with God;
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I did neither eat bread, nor drink water, because of all your sins which ye sinned, in doing wickedly in the sight of the Lord, to provoke him to anger. (For I was afraid of the anger,
I did neither eat bred, nor drink water, Because of all your Sins which you sinned, in doing wickedly in the sighed of the Lord, to provoke him to anger. (For I was afraid of the anger,
and against my Fathers house. For affection toward Gods people may be supposed as wrapping under it some respect also to the Name and Honour of God,
and against my Father's house. For affection towards God's people may be supposed as wrapping under it Some respect also to the Name and Honour of God,
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And so, not a fear according to the stamp of the first Adam, who, when he had sinned, hearing the voice of the Lord in the Garden was afraid, and hid himself, (Gen. 3. 19.) but a fear well beseeming the followers of the second Adam Principled in Faith,
And so, not a Fear according to the stamp of the First Adam, who, when he had sinned, hearing the voice of the Lord in the Garden was afraid, and hid himself, (Gen. 3. 19.) but a Fear well beseeming the followers of the second Adam Principled in Faith,
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And those sad threatnings which are denounced primarily and directly but to one Nation, or People, are appliable in some proportion, to other Nations or People of like condition for guiltiness.
And those sad threatenings which Are denounced primarily and directly but to one nation, or People, Are appliable in Some proportion, to other nations or People of like condition for guiltiness.
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1. Look we into the first complaint of the Prophet touching the sins of the people He complaines that spoiling and violence are before him, and there are that raise up strife and contention (Chap. 1. 3.) that the Law is slacked,
1. Look we into the First complaint of the Prophet touching the Sins of the people He complains that spoiling and violence Are before him, and there Are that raise up strife and contention (Chap. 1. 3.) that the Law is slacked,
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2. Look next unto the threatned sad condition of the Jews under the prevailing power of the Chaldeans, (beginning at ver. 5.) & consider whether (I will not say any such things have been brought in upon us,
2. Look next unto the threatened sad condition of the jews under the prevailing power of the Chaldeans, (beginning At ver. 5.) & Consider whither (I will not say any such things have been brought in upon us,
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as to move all to regard and wonder marvellously, as scarcely to be believed though it be told us? May we not justly fear to hear of some bitter and hasty Nation marching through the breadth of the Land, to possesse the dwelling places that are not theirs? And may we not fear to hear of such as are described, Chap. 1. ver. 8. 9, 10, 11. Their horses also are swifter than the Leopards,
as to move all to regard and wonder marvellously, as scarcely to be believed though it be told us? May we not justly Fear to hear of Some bitter and hasty nation marching through the breadth of the Land, to possess the Dwelling places that Are not theirs? And may we not Fear to hear of such as Are described, Chap. 1. ver. 8. 9, 10, 11. Their Horses also Are swifter than the Leopards,
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3. Look again into the second complaint of the Prophet, beginning at verse 12. of the first Chapter (where the Prophet expostulates with God, why the wicked devoureth the man that is more righteous than himself, &c.) and may we not justly fear to finde men made as the fishes of the Sea,
3. Look again into the second complaint of the Prophet, beginning At verse 12. of the First Chapter (where the Prophet expostulates with God, why the wicked devoureth the man that is more righteous than himself, etc.) and may we not justly Fear to find men made as the Fish of the Sea,
but increased that which was not his, and how long? It is threatned that they should rise up suddenly that should bite him? and awake that should vex him,
but increased that which was not his, and how long? It is threatened that they should rise up suddenly that should bite him? and awake that should vex him,
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& c? that the remnant of the people should spoile him, because he had spoiled many, &c. Chap. 2. 6, 7, 8. A woe is denounced against him that coveteth an evill covetousnesse to his house, that he may set his nest on high,
& c? that the remnant of the people should spoil him, Because he had spoiled many, etc. Chap. 2. 6, 7, 8. A woe is denounced against him that coveteth an evil covetousness to his house, that he may Set his nest on high,
Ibid. ver. 9. Woes also are denounced against bloody builders, and against ranting drunkards, as well as superstitious foolish Idolaters afterward in that Chap,
Ibid ver. 9. Woes also Are denounced against bloody Builders, and against ranting drunkards, as well as superstitious foolish Idolaters afterwards in that Chap,
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and may we not fear sitting among such persons as are under such woes? Have not we cause to fear the voice of the rod, (Micah 6. 9.) as well as of the Word? I suppose ye grant it.
and may we not Fear sitting among such Persons as Are under such woes? Have not we cause to Fear the voice of the rod, (micah 6. 9.) as well as of the Word? I suppose you grant it.
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As ▪ tis said, Noah being warned of God, moved with fear, pepared an Ark, &c. (Heb. 11. 7.) so let godly fear in us set us a preparing somewhat that may tend to the securing of the remnant of Gods people, at least in way of Prayer,
As ▪ this said, Noah being warned of God, moved with Fear, pepared an Ark, etc. (Hebrew 11. 7.) so let godly Fear in us Set us a preparing somewhat that may tend to the securing of the remnant of God's people, At least in Way of Prayer,
As 1. What is the [ work ] of God. 2. What Gods [ reviving ] of his work. 3. What [ the midst of the years ] in which he is prayed to revive it. 4. What is [ making known ] in the midst of years.
As 1. What is the [ work ] of God. 2. What God's [ reviving ] of his work. 3. What [ the midst of the Years ] in which he is prayed to revive it. 4. What is [ making known ] in the midst of Years.
For that clause [ in the midst of years make known ] they read to this sense, [ in the midst of two living Creatures thou shalt be known ] and much descant there is among Expositors, Ancient and Modern, upon that passage so rendred;
For that clause [ in the midst of Years make known ] they read to this sense, [ in the midst of two living Creatures thou shalt be known ] and much descant there is among Expositors, Ancient and Modern, upon that passage so rendered;
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but because that is a reading not approved by judicious, either Protestant, or Pontifician Expositors, I will not spend time in any particular recital of different opinions.
but Because that is a reading not approved by judicious, either Protestant, or Pontifician Expositors, I will not spend time in any particular recital of different opinions.
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There is another reading of the first clause of this Prayer in the Old English Translation, varying from our New (which it may be some of you finde in the Books you use) it runs thus, [ Revive thy work in the midst of the people ] but why they should render the same Hebrew word [ NONLATINALPHABET ] so differently in the two clauses, especially since it signifies [ years ] and not [ people ] for ought I have found, I cannot finde any satisfactory reason.
There is Another reading of the First clause of this Prayer in the Old English translation, varying from our New (which it may be Some of you find in the Books you use) it runs thus, [ Revive thy work in the midst of the people ] but why they should render the same Hebrew word [ ] so differently in the two clauses, especially since it signifies [ Years ] and not [ people ] for ought I have found, I cannot find any satisfactory reason.
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and he hath ever accounted his Church his peculiar above the generality of mankind, in and upon whom he hath given proofs and evidences of his most excellent vertues and Attributes.
and he hath ever accounted his Church his peculiar above the generality of mankind, in and upon whom he hath given proofs and evidences of his most excellent Virtues and Attributes.
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Ask of me (saith he) things concerning my sonnes, and concerning the work of my hands command ye me, Isa. 45. 11. See also Isa. 60. 21. and 61. 3. There sonnes and the work of Gods hands are made Synonyma.
Ask of me (Says he) things Concerning my Sons, and Concerning the work of my hands command you me, Isaiah 45. 11. See also Isaiah 60. 21. and 61. 3. There Sons and the work of God's hands Are made Synonyma.
Consonant to this the Apostle speaking of the Church of Believers under the New Testament saith, We are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, &c. Eph. 2. 10.
Consonant to this the Apostle speaking of the Church of Believers under the New Testament Says, We Are his workmanship, created in christ jesus unto good works, etc. Ephesians 2. 10.
But again, take we this work partly for the work of Gods gracious Providence in behalf of his people, Status populi, vel Ecclesiae, as Calvin speaketh;
But again, take we this work partly for the work of God's gracious Providence in behalf of his people, Status People, vel Ecclesiae, as calvin speaks;
And signally here in our Text is the deliverance and freedom of his people from under the power and captivity of the Chaldeans and Babylonians looked at;
And signally Here in our Text is the deliverance and freedom of his people from under the power and captivity of the Chaldeans and Babylonians looked At;
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so much as in respect of the generality or community of the Church, q. d. preserve thy Church alive, conserve a body of people to thy self alive, let not that whole workmanship of thine perish:
so much as in respect of the generality or community of the Church, q. worser. preserve thy Church alive, conserve a body of people to thy self alive, let not that Whole workmanship of thine perish:
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But another thing is, The restoring of the state of the people of God, (for so the Hebrew word also signifies, as in 1 Chro. 11. 8. Nehem. 4. 2.) and thus it refers unto the work of God in the second acception, q. d. Restore thy people againe to their former state of livelihood,
But Another thing is, The restoring of the state of the people of God, (for so the Hebrew word also signifies, as in 1 Chro 11. 8. Nehemiah 4. 2.) and thus it refers unto the work of God in the second acception, q. worser. Restore thy people again to their former state of livelihood,
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They shall be but as in state of civil death while they lie in thraldom and servitude under the Chaldeans, and thou hast intimated by the Vision of grace which I have seen, that thy people shall not die,
They shall be but as in state of civil death while they lie in thraldom and servitude under the Chaldeans, and thou hast intimated by the Vision of grace which I have seen, that thy people shall not die,
And it is usual with the Hebrews, as we all may perceive by the tenour of Scripture, to attribute life Metaphorically unto things properly without life,
And it is usual with the Hebrews, as we all may perceive by the tenor of Scripture, to attribute life Metaphorically unto things properly without life,
first, touch briefly upon some that I cannot close with, and why, and then lay before you that only which I take to be intended chiefly by the Prophet.
First, touch briefly upon Some that I cannot close with, and why, and then lay before you that only which I take to be intended chiefly by the Prophet.
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First, I take not this Phrase barely to signifie [ Intra annos praefinitos & destinatos à Deo ] within the compass of the years appointed by God (as some note medium to be taken Physice, & vulgariter, as in Gen. 2 9. and Exod. 3. 2.) for I conceive, that though this be a truth, that God did,
First, I take not this Phrase barely to signify [ Intra annos praefinitos & destinatos à God ] within the compass of the Years appointed by God (as Some note medium to be taken Physics, & vulgariter, as in Gen. 2 9. and Exod 3. 2.) for I conceive, that though this be a truth, that God did,
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and will fulfill his determined work within his appointed time for them, or in plenitudine temporis, in the fulness of time determined yet this is a sense that falls too short of the Emphasis of the doubling of this Phrase in our Text, which may seem to import more than so.
and will fulfil his determined work within his appointed time for them, or in Plenitude Temporis, in the fullness of time determined yet this is a sense that falls too short of the Emphasis of the doubling of this Phrase in our Text, which may seem to import more than so.
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For they that think he prayes that this reviving work of God might be wrought either about the middle of the years of the worlds duration, presuming it shall last 6000. years,
For they that think he prays that this reviving work of God might be wrought either about the middle of the Years of the world's duration, presuming it shall last 6000. Years,
or just between Samuels Prophecying, and Christ his coming, or suffering, (supposing just 490. years between that Prophet and the Captivity in Babylon, and as many between the Captivity and Christ) they build upon uncertainties,
or just between Samuels Prophesying, and christ his coming, or suffering, (supposing just 490. Years between that Prophet and the Captivity in Babylon, and as many between the Captivity and christ) they built upon uncertainties,
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This midst of years, being as emphatical as Davids midst of troubles, Psal. 138. 7. or the mountains being carried into the midst of the Seas Psal. 46. 2, &c. But to proceed to the last Quere.
This midst of Years, being as emphatical as Davids midst of Troubles, Psalm 138. 7. or the Mountains being carried into the midst of the Seas Psalm 46. 2, etc. But to proceed to the last Quere.
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and how, by referring to the foregoing words, viz. Make known thy reviving, and revived work, &c. Let it be actually seen that it is thy work, that such people are thine,
and how, by referring to the foregoing words, viz. Make known thy reviving, and revived work, etc. Let it be actually seen that it is thy work, that such people Are thine,
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Of which excellent and comfortable sentence I shall be able to speak but briefly, and that as a ground onely of that one point I shall speak unto for our instruction, which I gather up out of this branch of the Use, thus
Of which excellent and comfortable sentence I shall be able to speak but briefly, and that as a ground only of that one point I shall speak unto for our instruction, which I gather up out of this branch of the Use, thus
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And therefore we might state the Point thus, That it is the duty of Gods people to pray unto him to revive his work in the midst of most unlikely years. So Calvin.
And Therefore we might state the Point thus, That it is the duty of God's people to pray unto him to revive his work in the midst of most unlikely Years. So calvin.
Sect. Now that in the depth of distresses, the people of God have good ground of reliance on him for reviving grace, I will first shew by way of Instance, and then of Reason.
Sect. Now that in the depth of Distresses, the people of God have good ground of reliance on him for reviving grace, I will First show by Way of Instance, and then of Reason.
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By way of Instance, to make it appear that God hath revived his work in the midst of calamitous and disastrous times, besides those of the Babylonish Captivity;
By Way of Instance, to make it appear that God hath revived his work in the midst of calamitous and disastrous times, beside those of the Babylonish Captivity;
as Ezekiel, Daniel and others, lest they should despair, and utterly sink with grief; and restored them, &c. witnesse Haggie, and Zacharie following.
as Ezekielem, daniel and Others, lest they should despair, and utterly sink with grief; and restored them, etc. witness Haggy, and Zacharias following.
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One before that Captivity, viz. Gods deliverance of his people out of Egypt; For in the midst of the years of their bondage there under Pharaoh, while they were groaning heavily under it,
One before that Captivity, viz. God's deliverance of his people out of Egypt; For in the midst of the Years of their bondage there under Pharaoh, while they were groaning heavily under it,
then God sent them reviving comfort by Moses, and wrought their deliverance wonderfully, when according to man they were out of all hope of any such thing.
then God sent them reviving Comfort by Moses, and wrought their deliverance wonderfully, when according to man they were out of all hope of any such thing.
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Though there be some mixed references in it to some other writings vouchsafed them in languishing and fainting cases while they were in the Land of Canaan;
Though there be Some mixed references in it to Some other writings vouchsafed them in languishing and fainting cases while they were in the Land of Canaan;
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and more, doth this spiritual deliverance by Christ surpasse that out of Babylon. Jer. 16. 14 15. and 23. 6, 7, 8. Therefore behold the dayes come, saith the Lord, that it shall no more be said;
and more, does this spiritual deliverance by christ surpass that out of Babylon. Jer. 16. 14 15. and 23. 6, 7, 8. Therefore behold the days come, Says the Lord, that it shall no more be said;
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Therefore behold, the dayes come, saith the Lord, that they shall no more say, The Lord liveth, which brought up the Children of Israel out of the Land of Egypt:
Therefore behold, the days come, Says the Lord, that they shall no more say, The Lord lives, which brought up the Children of Israel out of the Land of Egypt:
and from all Countreys whither I had driven them, and they shall dwell in their own Land. And this is intimated to be so strange and wonderfull, that the former should not be remembred in comparison.
and from all Countries' whither I had driven them, and they shall dwell in their own Land. And this is intimated to be so strange and wonderful, that the former should not be remembered in comparison.
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1. God may be relied on for reviving grace in a dead condition, because he is the Lord Jehovah, Almighty, to give a being unto what he pleaseth, as the being of beings;
1. God may be relied on for reviving grace in a dead condition, Because he is the Lord Jehovah, Almighty, to give a being unto what he Pleases, as the being of beings;
and therefore able, as to give a being unto his threatnings, to actuate them, as the just ground of fear (before) so to give a being unto his promises and speeches of grace, as the ground of hope.
and Therefore able, as to give a being unto his threatenings, to actuate them, as the just ground of Fear (before) so to give a being unto his promises and Speeches of grace, as the ground of hope.
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We say sometimes of men that they are good to help at a dead lift (yet finde them often failing our greatest expectations) but that can be said of none in comparison of God.
We say sometime of men that they Are good to help At a dead lift (yet find them often failing our greatest Expectations) but that can be said of none in comparison of God.
This was Abrahams ground of believing he should have a childe by Sarah: He being fully perswaded that what God had promised he was able to perform, therefore he considered not his own body now dead,
This was Abrahams ground of believing he should have a child by Sarah: He being Fully persuaded that what God had promised he was able to perform, Therefore he considered not his own body now dead,
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Fury is not in him, Isa. 27. 4. The just and severe execution of punishments is called his wrath, &c. Then why is his wrath said to be somewhat stirred up against his people?
Fury is not in him, Isaiah 27. 4. The just and severe execution of punishments is called his wrath, etc. Then why is his wrath said to be somewhat stirred up against his people?
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And secondly, the stirring of his wrath or anger argues rather their apprehension and sense, (who feele smart and affliction) than his affection stirred up against them, who doth but as a Chirurgian,
And secondly, the stirring of his wrath or anger argues rather their apprehension and sense, (who feel smart and affliction) than his affection stirred up against them, who does but as a Chirurgeon,
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And this we are to conceive as an eminent excellency in God above the Creature, that in wrath he can and will remember mercy towards his own workmanship, his Church, his people.
And this we Are to conceive as an eminent excellency in God above the Creature, that in wrath he can and will Remember mercy towards his own workmanship, his Church, his people.
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and with a mighty hand? Wherefore should the Egyptians speak, and say, For mischief did he bring them out, to slay them in the mountains, and to consume them from the face of the earth:
and with a mighty hand? Wherefore should the egyptians speak, and say, For mischief did he bring them out, to slay them in the Mountains, and to consume them from the face of the earth:
Turn from thy fierce wrath, and repent of this evil against thy people. Remember Abraham, Isaac, and Israel thy servants, to whom thou swarest by thine own self,
Turn from thy fierce wrath, and Repent of this evil against thy people. remember Abraham, Isaac, and Israel thy Servants, to whom thou swarest by thine own self,
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weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning and 138. 7. Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me, thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies,
weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning and 138. 7. Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me, thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies,
Use 1. This Point serves first to stir us upto a comfortable exercise of Faith, that God would be pleased to revive his work in the midst of these years, &c. Why? what years are they? I cannot say they are years of Gods peoples servitude or captivity under the Chaldeans or Egyptians, (blessed be God for those freedoms and liberties which are yet left unto us) But we are in the midst of years of dissentions even among brethren;
Use 1. This Point serves First to stir us upto a comfortable exercise of Faith, that God would be pleased to revive his work in the midst of these Years, etc. Why? what Years Are they? I cannot say they Are Years of God's peoples servitude or captivity under the Chaldeans or egyptians, (blessed be God for those freedoms and Liberties which Are yet left unto us) But we Are in the midst of Years of dissensions even among brothers;
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of confusions of tongues, tenents, and practices, of eruptions, and overflowings of errors and blasphemies; of contempts cast upon Gods Ministers and Ordinances;
of confusions of tongues, tenants, and practices, of eruptions, and overflowings of errors and Blasphemies; of contempts cast upon God's Ministers and Ordinances;
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but is he not so doing it as he is turning us upside down? Surely then beloved, we are in the midst of those years wherein we need to pray that God would revive his work and make it known, and in wrath remember mercy.
but is he not so doing it as he is turning us upside down? Surely then Beloved, we Are in the midst of those Years wherein we need to pray that God would revive his work and make it known, and in wrath Remember mercy.
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we have not any foretelling Prophets, as the Psalmist complained, Psal. 74. •. Wee see not our signs, there is no more any Prophet, neither is there among us any that knoweth how long.
we have not any foretelling prophets, as the Psalmist complained, Psalm 74. •. we see not our Signs, there is no more any Prophet, neither is there among us any that Knoweth how long.
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It is not therefore with us as with the Jews, Jer. 25. 12. And it shall come to passe when seventy years are accomplished, that I will punish the King of Babylon, and that Nation saith the Lord for their iniquity,
It is not Therefore with us as with the jews, Jer. 25. 12. And it shall come to pass when seventy Years Are accomplished, that I will Punish the King of Babylon, and that nation Says the Lord for their iniquity,
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Nor have we like grounds of duty as Daniel had, Dan. 9. 2, 3. In the first year of his reign, I Daniel understood by Books the number of the years, wherof the word of the Lord came to Jeremiah the Prophet, that he would accomplish seventy years in the desolations of Jerusalem.
Nor have we like grounds of duty as daniel had, Dan. 9. 2, 3. In the First year of his Reign, I daniel understood by Books the number of the Years, whereof the word of the Lord Come to Jeremiah the Prophet, that he would accomplish seventy Years in the desolations of Jerusalem.
1. Hold to the general grounds and principles of faith. 1. Believe that God hath revived his people in the midst of far sadder years than we have yet seen, according to foregoing instances,
1. Hold to the general grounds and principles of faith. 1. Believe that God hath revived his people in the midst of Far sadder Years than we have yet seen, according to foregoing instances,
And 4. Believe that God is of such infinite mercy, that in wrath he will remember it, &c. But I commend that of Bernard to consideration as an approved truth, Deus olcum misericordiae ponit in vase fiduciae. But then
And 4. Believe that God is of such infinite mercy, that in wrath he will Remember it, etc. But I commend that of Bernard to consideration as an approved truth, Deus olcum Mercy Ponit in vase fiduciae. But then
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See Ezek. 36. 37. therefore did Daniel so pray, &c. Much more ought we, in cases wherein we have no circumstantial grounds of assurance, &c. that we may obtain at length assurance and establishment.
See Ezekiel 36. 37. Therefore did daniel so pray, etc. Much more ought we, in cases wherein we have no circumstantial grounds of assurance, etc. that we may obtain At length assurance and establishment.
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2. This may serve more specially to stir up to seek God for a reviving of his work of Reformation in the Church, in the midst of these years of disturbance and hinderance of it.
2. This may serve more specially to stir up to seek God for a reviving of his work of Reformation in the Church, in the midst of these Years of disturbance and hindrance of it.
For my part, I take that to have been the work of God which was set afoot some years since in this Nation for a Reformation in our Doctrine, Worship, Government, and Discipline;
For my part, I take that to have been the work of God which was Set afoot Some Years since in this nation for a Reformation in our Doctrine, Worship, Government, and Discipline;
that instead of having our Land darkned over us in the clear day, and our Sun set at noon, (a curse denounced Amos 8. 9.) light may arise unto the Church in the midst of obscurity, &c. (Isa. 58. 10.) and so strength be raised in the midst of weaknesse,
that instead of having our Land darkened over us in the clear day, and our Sun Set At noon, (a curse denounced Amos 8. 9.) Light may arise unto the Church in the midst of obscurity, etc. (Isaiah 58. 10.) and so strength be raised in the midst of weakness,
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or was used for them in respect of their Land, (Isa. 63. 17, 18.) The people of thy holinesse have enjoyed it but a while, and in a small scantling, &c. But to draw to a conclusion.
or was used for them in respect of their Land, (Isaiah 63. 17, 18.) The people of thy holiness have enjoyed it but a while, and in a small scantling, etc. But to draw to a conclusion.
And therefore we are not to lie down in any dejections ▪ or despondences of mind through distrust of Gods power or promises in any case that may conduce most to his glory in his peoples good.
And Therefore we Are not to lie down in any dejections ▪ or despondences of mind through distrust of God's power or promises in any case that may conduce most to his glory in his peoples good.
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for when the Lord shall stir up his servants more generally and heartily to pray with melting compassionate affections toward the spiritual dilapidations,
for when the Lord shall stir up his Servants more generally and heartily to pray with melting compassionate affections towards the spiritual dilapidations,
But more especially this concerns you, my reverend and much respected Brethren of the Provincial Assembly, to look that you put forth revived spirits toward this work.
But more especially this concerns you, my reverend and much respected Brothers of the Provincial Assembly, to look that you put forth revived spirits towards this work.
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O let us therefore through grace, [ NONLATINALPHABET ] stir up the gifts and graces of God in us, let us quicken up our selves to use all counsels and endeavours for the furtherance of Gods Church-work;
O let us Therefore through grace, [ ] stir up the Gifts and graces of God in us, let us quicken up our selves to use all Counsels and endeavours for the furtherance of God's Church work;
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and joyntly attend upon, and prosecute all those good means according to our trust undertaken, whereby it may be carried on forward, waiting on God for the issues of all our prayers,
and jointly attend upon, and prosecute all those good means according to our trust undertaken, whereby it may be carried on forward, waiting on God for the issues of all our Prayers,
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However events shall fall out to us in our time, resolve as our Prophet doth infer, ver. 17, 18. Although the figtree shall not blossome, neither shall fruit be in the vines:
However events shall fallen out to us in our time, resolve as our Prophet does infer, ver. 17, 18. Although the Fig tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be in the vines:
THese are a parcel of the words of Christ immediately directed unto the Angel of the Church in Philadelphia; but mediately to that whole Church, and every Member of it;
THese Are a parcel of the words of christ immediately directed unto the Angel of the Church in Philadelphia; but mediately to that Whole Church, and every Member of it;
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It is the common Epiphonema which our Lord subjoyns to all his Epistles unto those Asian Churches, written according to the dictate of his spirit, by the pen of his Apostle John, in the second and third Chapters of this Book.
It is the Common Epiphonema which our Lord subjoins to all his Epistles unto those Asian Churches, written according to the dictate of his Spirit, by the pen of his Apostle John, in the second and third Chapters of this Book.
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He would have every one that hath an hearing ear, to lend his attention to that which is spoken by his spirit to what Church soever, in that such is the general nature of all Churches,
He would have every one that hath an hearing ear, to lend his attention to that which is spoken by his Spirit to what Church soever, in that such is the general nature of all Churches,
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though I cannot but say what I think, that the invention of one of our own Worthies was very bright and clear in finding out those suitable correspondencies between these seven,
though I cannot but say what I think, that the invention of one of our own Worthies was very bright and clear in finding out those suitable correspondencies between these seven,
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Now for that Church in Philadelphia (to which my Text is part of that which was written) this is remarkable concerning it, that it & that of Smyrna were the only Churches of all the seven which our Lord Christ openly reproved not at all,
Now for that Church in Philadelphia (to which my Text is part of that which was written) this is remarkable Concerning it, that it & that of Smyrna were the only Churches of all the seven which our Lord christ openly reproved not At all,
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and why this? not because there was nothing faulty or imperfect in those of Smyrna and Philadelphia, but to shew how much the Lord favoureth humble modesty:
and why this? not Because there was nothing faulty or imperfect in those of Smyrna and Philadelphia, but to show how much the Lord favoureth humble modesty:
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I shall go near to draw all the lines from the utmost circūstance of it into the center of my Text, know only that after he had given testimony to the present good that was in her (ver. 8.) and assurance of after goodness he would shew to her (ver. 9, 10.) both in subduing disguised Adversaries,
I shall go near to draw all the lines from the utmost circumstance of it into the centre of my Text, know only that After he had given testimony to the present good that was in her (ver. 8.) and assurance of After Goodness he would show to her (ver. 9, 10.) both in subduing disguised Adversaries,
and heard, and hold fast, &c. Part of which truth Philadelphia is minded of ver. 7. in that description of Christ, from his 1. Holinesse, 2. Truth, and 3. Having the key of David:
and herd, and hold fast, etc. Part of which truth Philadelphia is minded of ver. 7. in that description of christ, from his 1. Holiness, 2. Truth, and 3. Having the key of David:
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2. The Ordinances of God for Gospel worship, and Church Administrations are insinuated in this context as enjoyed by Philadelphia: For (mark it) Christ remembers her that he had set before her an open door,
2. The Ordinances of God for Gospel worship, and Church Administrations Are insinuated in this context as enjoyed by Philadelphia: For (mark it) christ remembers her that he had Set before her an open door,
and open and large means for the propagating of the Gospel, and advancing of Gospel-work, many bars of obstruction and hindrance being removed out of the way;
and open and large means for the propagating of the Gospel, and advancing of Gospel work, many bars of obstruction and hindrance being removed out of the Way;
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So that Gospel-Administrations had free course or passage among them, as 'tis said it had among the Thessalonians, (2 Thes. 3. 1.) Yea, we may gather from part of his Title which he purposely takes up in writing to her, (viz. He that hath the key of David) that he had not onely used his key for opening to her,
So that Gospel administrations had free course or passage among them, as it's said it had among the Thessalonians, (2 Thebes 3. 1.) Yea, we may gather from part of his Title which he purposely Takes up in writing to her, (viz. He that hath the key of David) that he had not only used his key for opening to her,
And no doubt this Church was not wanting to that (according to her power) which was commended in that of Ephesus, (cap. 2. 2.) viz. in not bearing with those that were evil, but trying them which said they were Apostles, and finding them lyars, &c. 3. Good works or practice according to the Word and Ordinances of God.
And no doubt this Church was not wanting to that (according to her power) which was commended in that of Ephesus, (cap. 2. 2.) viz. in not bearing with those that were evil, but trying them which said they were Apostles, and finding them liars, etc. 3. Good works or practice according to the Word and Ordinances of God.
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works of charity, and service, and faith, & patience, as were her sisters of Thyatira, (cap. 2. 19.) And for patience it is expressed here (ver. 10.) that she keep the word of his patience, i. e. she exercised patience according to Christ his word and prescription.
works of charity, and service, and faith, & patience, as were her Sisters of Thyatira, (cap. 2. 19.) And for patience it is expressed Here (ver. 10.) that she keep the word of his patience, i. e. she exercised patience according to christ his word and prescription.
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So that (to summe up all, and according to the tenour of other Scriptures compared with this,) if the people of God be considered in the general notion, All that which they are to hold fast, is, 1. soundnesse of Doctrine,
So that (to sum up all, and according to the tenor of other Scriptures compared with this,) if the people of God be considered in the general notion, All that which they Are to hold fast, is, 1. soundness of Doctrine,
and 2. Holinesse of life and conversation, which are mentioned together in 1 Tim. 1. 19. Holding faith and a good conscience, &c. To hold faith there, is to hold the Doctrine of faith,
and 2. Holiness of life and Conversation, which Are mentioned together in 1 Tim. 1. 19. Holding faith and a good conscience, etc. To hold faith there, is to hold the Doctrine of faith,
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Again, if the people of God be considered collectively, as embodied together in a Church frame and order, that which they are to hold fast, is, those Church-Ordinances which Christ hath given them,
Again, if the people of God be considered collectively, as embodied together in a Church frame and order, that which they Are to hold fast, is, those Church ordinances which christ hath given them,
In reference to which under-Ordinances, the most judicious understand the Apostle speaking thus to Timothy, I charge thee in the sight of God (&c.) that thou keep this Commandment, (i. e.
In Referente to which under-Ordinances, the most judicious understand the Apostle speaking thus to Timothy, I charge thee in the sighed of God (etc.) that thou keep this Commandment, (i. e.
that body or rule of Commandment laid down in the premises) without spot, unrebukeable, untill the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ, 1 Tim, 6. 13. 14. This for the object that is to be held fast.
that body or Rule of Commandment laid down in the premises) without spot, unrebukable, until the appearing of our Lord jesus christ, 1 Tim, 6. 13. 14. This for the Object that is to be held fast.
Sect. Next for the manner of holding fast, what is it? The Holy Ghost useth sundry words in several places, which are all of them sometimes rendred by our Translators into these terms of holding fast, yet of somewhat different importment.
Sect. Next for the manner of holding fast, what is it? The Holy Ghost uses sundry words in several places, which Are all of them sometime rendered by our Translators into these terms of holding fast, yet of somewhat different importment.
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use not onely a carefull eye in keeping, but put to they utmost strength in holding fast that which thou hast, that keeping it vigorously, thou mayst keep it also perseverantly and constantly to the end.
use not only a careful eye in keeping, but put to they utmost strength in holding fast that which thou hast, that keeping it vigorously, thou Mayest keep it also perseverantly and constantly to the end.
and in the execution of Gods commands, according to place and power, and in the practice of holinesse, &c. If there be not first strength in the will and resolution, there will be none found in external practice and exercise.
and in the execution of God's commands, according to place and power, and in the practice of holiness, etc. If there be not First strength in the will and resolution, there will be none found in external practice and exercise.
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Hence it was that good man, and full of the holy Ghost, exhorted the Christians at Antioch, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord, Act. 11. 23. And the Apostle Paul calls upon us to hold fast the profession of our hope without wavering, (without declining or tottering any way) therefore in a fixed and firmly setled manner, Heb. 10. 23.
Hence it was that good man, and full of the holy Ghost, exhorted the Christians At Antioch, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord, Act. 11. 23. And the Apostle Paul calls upon us to hold fast the profession of our hope without wavering, (without declining or tottering any Way) Therefore in a fixed and firmly settled manner, Hebrew 10. 23.
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We are to contend earnestly for the faith which was once delivered to the Saints, Jude 3. and to stand fast in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, that we be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage, Gal. 5. 1.
We Are to contend earnestly for the faith which was once Delivered to the Saints, U^de 3. and to stand fast in the liberty wherewith christ hath made us free, that we be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage, Gal. 5. 1.
and we are faine to take Cordials sometimes to strengthen our stomacks to retain what is taken down, which otherwise either through nauseousness or other weaknesse would be quickly cast up again.
and we Are feign to take Cordials sometime to strengthen our stomachs to retain what is taken down, which otherwise either through nauseousness or other weakness would be quickly cast up again.
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So it is too often in the case of the failing of gracious spirits in Christians through spiritual faintings, they are too ready to let fall divers truths of God,
So it is too often in the case of the failing of gracious spirits in Christians through spiritual faintings, they Are too ready to let fallen diverse truths of God,
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and to stick in the profession of them, and to let fall practical exercise of holiness, and 〈 ◊ 〉 let dissolve away the regular assemblings of themselves together.
and to stick in the profession of them, and to let fallen practical exercise of holiness, and 〈 ◊ 〉 let dissolve away the regular assemblings of themselves together.
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The remaining good things in a Church of Christ, are sometimes through the weaknesse of inward Principles ready to languish and dye away, and therefore need be strengthened.
The remaining good things in a Church of christ, Are sometime through the weakness of inward Principles ready to languish and die away, and Therefore need be strengthened.
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Again, there is need of strength 2ly, To retain against external violences, or forcible attempts of others to wring from Christ what they hold of good,
Again, there is need of strength 2ly, To retain against external violences, or forcible attempts of Others to wring from christ what they hold of good,
Robore hic opus esse judicat, quia plurima sunt quae fidelibus haec dona excutere possunt, nisi tenere omnibus modis contendant, (saith Pareus in locum) We might be encouraged by many examples of Martyrs,
Robore hic opus esse judicat, quia Many sunt Quae fidelibus haec dona excutere possunt, nisi tenere omnibus modis contendant, (Says Pareus in locum) We might be encouraged by many Examples of Martyrs,
yea some Heathen may be alluded to, as that of Attilius the Roman, who fighting for a Ship at Sea, held fast on her with one hand after another till both were cut off:
yea Some Heathen may be alluded to, as that of Attelius the Roman, who fighting for a Ship At Sea, held fast on her with one hand After Another till both were Cut off:
but be kept, by the power of God through faith unto salvation? See Jer. 32. 40. Joh. 10. 28, 29. 1 Pet. 1. 5. They that belong to the Lord, shall retaine that which shall bring them,
but be kept, by the power of God through faith unto salvation? See Jer. 32. 40. John 10. 28, 29. 1 Pet. 1. 5. They that belong to the Lord, shall retain that which shall bring them,
First, For particular persons, even such as are elect, and called, and perswaded too of their interest in such precious promises, they notwithstanding these promises, are obliged by command from God to look to their own self-spiritual preservation,
First, For particular Persons, even such as Are elect, and called, and persuaded too of their Interest in such precious promises, they notwithstanding these promises, Are obliged by command from God to look to their own self-spiritual preservation,
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It was not said ungroundedly by that Ancient, (so it be rightly understood) Qui creavit te sine te, non servabit te sine te, &c. God hath ordered most wisely and justly, that the first spark of grace which he giveth to his beloved ones, should be employed and improved instrumentally under his own supreme agency for both their preservation,
It was not said ungroundedly by that Ancient, (so it be rightly understood) Qui Created te sine te, non servabit te sine te, etc. God hath ordered most wisely and justly, that the First spark of grace which he gives to his Beloved ones, should be employed and improved instrumentally under his own supreme agency for both their preservation,
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Therefore (mark it) the fear which he puts into their hearts, that is, that holy circumspect fear, (not secure presumption) is made a preservative for their not departing away from him, in that Jer. 32. 40. And though he keep them by his own power,
Therefore (mark it) the Fear which he puts into their hearts, that is, that holy circumspect Fear, (not secure presumption) is made a preservative for their not departing away from him, in that Jer. 32. 40. And though he keep them by his own power,
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Secondly, For particular Churches gathered in visible communion and frame of Government, there be no promises made unto any of them, (for ought I have heard,
Secondly, For particular Churches gathered in visible communion and frame of Government, there be no promises made unto any of them, (for ought I have herd,
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Christ made a promise to this Church at Philadelphia (in the verse before my Text) that he would keep her from the hour of temptation that should come upon all the world, to try them that do dwell upon the earth, and yet presently he forewarns her to hold that fast which she had; This is very observable;
christ made a promise to this Church At Philadelphia (in the verse before my Text) that he would keep her from the hour of temptation that should come upon all the world, to try them that do dwell upon the earth, and yet presently he forewarns her to hold that fast which she had; This is very observable;
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Beloved, wofull experience in our times, shews that a number of light-headed, curious gadders, and travellers, having no ballast of weighty judgement in them, are so tossed up and down with the various kindes of Opinions and waves of mens practices, clashing and breaking one upon another, that they scarce ever come to side at Anchor at Sea, much lesse put in at any safe Harbor,
beloved, woeful experience in our times, shows that a number of lightheaded, curious gadders, and travellers, having no ballast of weighty judgement in them, Are so tossed up and down with the various Kinds of Opinions and waves of men's practices, clashing and breaking one upon Another, that they scarce ever come to side At Anchor At Sea, much less put in At any safe Harbour,
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A great part of Solomons curious scarch experimentally was so unnecessary and unseemly, as we may suppose it cost him a great deale of repentance afterward.
A great part of Solomons curious scarch experimentally was so unnecessary and unseemly, as we may suppose it cost him a great deal of Repentance afterwards.
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for surely it is most grosly abused, and wrested, and perverted among our people at this day, what through want of Learning, what through want of humility, because they would be dogmatizing.
for surely it is most grossly abused, and wrested, and perverted among our people At this day, what through want of Learning, what through want of humility, Because they would be dogmatizing.
And I fear there be crept in among them a number of Popish and profane witts, who though secret scoffers at the Scriptures, are leaders into manifold Errors by counterfeiting very greatly a reverence to Scripture Authority,
And I Fear there be crept in among them a number of Popish and profane wits, who though secret scoffers At the Scriptures, Are leaders into manifold Errors by counterfeiting very greatly a Reverence to Scripture authority,
Onely pure and holy Doctrine, onely approvable, gracious practice suitable to such Doctrine; and in Church-respects, whether as Pastors and Teachers or other Ecclesiastick Officers, onely such administrations,
Only pure and holy Doctrine, only approvable, gracious practice suitable to such Doctrine; and in Church-respects, whither as Pastors and Teachers or other Ecclesiastic Officers, only such administrations,
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or implicitely charged upon every one of those Asian Churches written to by Christ, except that of Laodicea; for all the rest had somewhat commended in them,
or implicitly charged upon every one of those Asian Churches written to by christ, except that of Laodicea; for all the rest had somewhat commended in them,
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Use 2. A second Use of this Point let be by way of Exhortation, or Incitation to the act ▪ O that we would all stirre up our selves to all care and diligence to hold fast what good we have,
Use 2. A second Use of this Point let be by Way of Exhortation, or Incitation to the act ▪ Oh that we would all stir up our selves to all care and diligence to hold fast what good we have,
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First, In a way of Trial. He had intimated immediately before, that there was an hour of tentation coming upon all the world, to try them that dwelt upon the earth:
First, In a Way of Trial. He had intimated immediately before, that there was an hour of tentation coming upon all the world, to try them that dwelled upon the earth:
and he is to be thought to be in that trial, professing himself to be the (searcher of the reins and heart, Chap. 2. 23.) and here as referring unto it, he saith, Behold, [ take notice ] I come quickly, viz. to try you among other in that hour of temptation;
and he is to be Thought to be in that trial, professing himself to be the (searcher of the reins and heart, Chap. 2. 23.) and Here as referring unto it, he Says, Behold, [ take notice ] I come quickly, viz. to try you among other in that hour of temptation;
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what hour was that? Immediately it signified (as some Expositors think with good consent) that persecution which soon after followed upon the Churches under the reign of Trajanus the Emperour,
what hour was that? Immediately it signified (as Some Expositors think with good consent) that persecution which soon After followed upon the Churches under the Reign of Trajanus the Emperor,
Well, whatever natural, or proper Earthquakes, she as a City with the region thereabout was subject unto, certainly as she was a Church, both she and others in those Primitive times, were often shaken with Political Earthquakes, shaking violences and assaults by Adversaries, threatning their ruine and destruction.
Well, whatever natural, or proper Earthquakes, she as a city with the region thereabouts was Subject unto, Certainly as she was a Church, both she and Others in those Primitive times, were often shaken with Political Earthquakes, shaking violences and assaults by Adversaries, threatening their ruin and destruction.
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And lest this consideration should not seem to reach us at this day, take notice, that in the judgement of many godly learned, there is now an hour of temptation drawing on upon the present reformed Churches of Christ which sweetly answer to Philadelphia, (to say no more) wherein they are likely to be extreamly shaken,
And lest this consideration should not seem to reach us At this day, take notice, that in the judgement of many godly learned, there is now an hour of temptation drawing on upon the present reformed Churches of christ which sweetly answer to Philadelphia, (to say no more) wherein they Are likely to be extremely shaken,
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Nay, be there not some symptomes that such an hour is already entred upon some of them? Is there not an horrible tempest already risen among the poor reformed Churches in Piedmont, which hath already shaken divers of them in pieces,
Nay, be there not Some symptoms that such an hour is already entered upon Some of them? Is there not an horrible tempest already risen among the poor reformed Churches in Piedmont, which hath already shaken diverse of them in Pieces,
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than when Satan desired to sift, and winnow them as wheat, (Luke 22. 31.) Therefore in apprehension of such a time, that the reformed Churches abroad,
than when Satan desired to sift, and winnow them as wheat, (Lycia 22. 31.) Therefore in apprehension of such a time, that the reformed Churches abroad,
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and we together with them may hold fast that we have, They that seem to be as pillars in the house of God, (Gal. 2. 9.) (though they be not used as that prophetical Simeon did those Material Pillars before an Earthquake,
and we together with them may hold fast that we have, They that seem to be as pillars in the house of God, (Gal. 2. 9.) (though they be not used as that prophetical Simeon did those Material Pillars before an Earthquake,
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But whatever their duration may be, ye know what the Apostle said, that our (the Churches) afflictions are but for a moment, (2 Cor. 4. 17.) Now therefore as Christ said to his Disciples, what? Could ye not watch with me one hour? So I say, shall we not hold fast what we have one houre, not one moment,
But whatever their duration may be, you know what the Apostle said, that our (the Churches) afflictions Are but for a moment, (2 Cor. 4. 17.) Now Therefore as christ said to his Disciples, what? Could you not watch with me one hour? So I say, shall we not hold fast what we have one hour, not one moment,
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or that thy Crown be not taken away from thee? NONLATINALPHABET hic idem est quod NONLATINALPHABET, Matth. 5. 40. (Brightman) And doubtlesse want of good hold fast hath lost many a Crown.
or that thy Crown be not taken away from thee? hic idem est quod, Matthew 5. 40. (Brightman) And doubtless want of good hold fast hath lost many a Crown.
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and was further to get by that holy Spiritual grave manner of administration, and observation of Gods Ordinances which carried that lustre of excellency and Authority in it,
and was further to get by that holy Spiritual grave manner of administration, and observation of God's Ordinances which carried that lustre of excellency and authority in it,
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as convinced the mindes, and affected the spirits even of Adversaries, so that they which were formerly of the Synagogue of Satan, which said they were Jews, (i. e.
as convinced the minds, and affected the spirits even of Adversaries, so that they which were formerly of the Synagogue of Satan, which said they were jews, (i. e.
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true worshippers of God, and of the onely Church of God) but were not, should come and worship before the face of that Church, and acknowledge her beloved of God,
true worshippers of God, and of the only Church of God) but were not, should come and worship before the face of that Church, and acknowledge her Beloved of God,
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and honourable, ver. 9. And in some such respect as this, did the Apostle Paul call the Philippians and Thessalonians his Joy, and his Crown, Phil. 4. 1. 1 Thes. 2. 19. For how came he to esteem them so? In that God was pleased by his Ministery to translate them out of darknesse into the kingdom of Christ Jesus,
and honourable, ver. 9. And in Some such respect as this, did the Apostle Paul call the Philippians and Thessalonians his Joy, and his Crown, Philip 4. 1. 1 Thebes 2. 19. For how Come he to esteem them so? In that God was pleased by his Ministry to translate them out of darkness into the Kingdom of christ jesus,
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Secondly, For that superexcellent Crown, or highest honour and dignity in Heaven which God hath promised out of his free grace, to bestow upon those who persevere in Faith and obedience to the end;
Secondly, For that superexcellent Crown, or highest honour and dignity in Heaven which God hath promised out of his free grace, to bestow upon those who persevere in Faith and Obedience to the end;
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that which is called the Crown of life, Chap. 2. 10. the Crown of righteousnesse, 2 Tim. 4. 8. a Crown of glory that fadeth not away, 1 Pet. 5. 4. Now Beloved, for the Argument;
that which is called the Crown of life, Chap. 2. 10. the Crown of righteousness, 2 Tim. 4. 8. a Crown of glory that fades not away, 1 Pet. 5. 4. Now beloved, for the Argument;
and may yet further have if thou be not wanting unto thy self, and negligent to retaine and keepe those Ordinances and Priviledges which make for thy spiritual honour;
and may yet further have if thou be not wanting unto thy self, and negligent to retain and keep those Ordinances and Privileges which make for thy spiritual honour;
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Thou standest by Faith, be not high-minded but fear, said the Apostle, Rom 11. 20. And look we to our selves that we lose not those things which we have wrought,
Thou Standest by Faith, be not High-minded but Fear, said the Apostle, Rom 11. 20. And look we to our selves that we loose not those things which we have wrought,
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because though they were called externally, yet not elected, and never had the faith or grace of the Elect. And for sincere Christians, who onely are elected,
Because though they were called externally, yet not elected, and never had the faith or grace of the Elect. And for sincere Christians, who only Are elected,
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for Exhortations and Admonitions from the mouth of God, and set on by the Spirit of God, are instrumental in Gods hand to stirre them up to duty, and hold them in •erseverance.
for Exhortations and Admonitions from the Mouth of God, and Set on by the Spirit of God, Are instrumental in God's hand to stir them up to duty, and hold them in •erseverance.
It is said of this Church of Philadelphia a little before, at ver. 8. that she had [ NONLATINALPHABET ] a little strength; (and, indeed this duty of holdfast is directed neither to livelesse persons,
It is said of this Church of Philadelphia a little before, At ver. 8. that she had [ ] a little strength; (and, indeed this duty of holdfast is directed neither to Lifeless Persons,
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And then besides, we may reflect back, and consider whether in some particulars we have not slipped back with Ephesus and fallen from our first love, and whether we are not in some particulars in a languishing condition as Sardis, and so need to strengthen the things which remain that are ready to dye;
And then beside, we may reflect back, and Consider whither in Some particulars we have not slipped back with Ephesus and fallen from our First love, and whither we Are not in Some particulars in a languishing condition as Sardis, and so need to strengthen the things which remain that Are ready to die;
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and that will dispose us to more care to hold fast what we have, &c. 2. Take we, and keep we fast hold on God by Faith, and in the frequent exercise of Prayer, imitating Jacob in not letting of him go.
and that will dispose us to more care to hold fast what we have, etc. 2. Take we, and keep we fast hold on God by Faith, and in the frequent exercise of Prayer, imitating Jacob in not letting of him go.
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so Qui retinet, &c. In his own might shall no man (no Church) be strong: but we may be able to do all things through Christ strengthening us, and therefore we are alwaies to walk and act in the strength of the Lord, (Psal. 71. 16.) Maintain sound Doctrine in the strength of the Lord;
so Qui retinet, etc. In his own might shall no man (no Church) be strong: but we may be able to do all things through christ strengthening us, and Therefore we Are always to walk and act in the strength of the Lord, (Psalm 71. 16.) Maintain found Doctrine in the strength of the Lord;
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keep the way of holinesse in the strength of the Lord; perform all Church-duties in the strength of the Lord, &c. 3. Let it be our holy covetous aime to be getting more of that good which we are to hold fast.
keep the Way of holiness in the strength of the Lord; perform all Church-duties in the strength of the Lord, etc. 3. Let it be our holy covetous aim to be getting more of that good which we Are to hold fast.
And what shall we think of our condition in Spirituals? If we look into the Evangelical Parable of the servants that had Talents, or Pounds committed to their usance, we may finde the evill servant there keeping his Talent,
And what shall we think of our condition in Spirituals? If we look into the Evangelical Parable of the Servants that had Talents, or Pounds committed to their usance, we may find the evil servant there keeping his Talon,
Wherefore in spiritual things, beloved, if we would with Philadelphia hold fast what we have, we must affect the commendation of Thyatira, (Chap. 2. 19) to have our last works more than our first, to advance in solid knowledge, in true and sincere holinesse,
Wherefore in spiritual things, Beloved, if we would with Philadelphia hold fast what we have, we must affect the commendation of Thyatira, (Chap. 2. 19) to have our last works more than our First, to advance in solid knowledge, in true and sincere holiness,
or to draw up baskets out of the water, they are still steping forward, or else they could not stay in the same place and circumstances of posture where they are, (as it is also with Birds in a turning bellcage:) And so when Christians or Church-Members are set into such a frame,
or to draw up baskets out of the water, they Are still steeping forward, or Else they could not stay in the same place and Circumstances of posture where they Are, (as it is also with Birds in a turning bellcage:) And so when Christians or Church-Members Are Set into such a frame,
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For he that is sloathfull in his work, is brother to him that is a great waster, (Prov. 18. 9.) so farre will he prove from a holder fast of what he hath;
For he that is slothful in his work, is brother to him that is a great waster, (Curae 18. 9.) so Far will he prove from a holder fast of what he hath;
Therefore be fervent in Spirit: And to direct our aimes and intentions in it, know, lastly, (according to that Scripture) that we must look at the Lords service, as serving the Lord, we must be fervent in Spirit, and not sloathful in businesse.
Therefore be fervent in Spirit: And to Direct our aims and intentions in it, know, lastly, (according to that Scripture) that we must look At the lords service, as serving the Lord, we must be fervent in Spirit, and not slothful in business.
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The Apostle bids ordinary servants do their Masters service, not as looking to them onely, but to the Lord, (Ephes. 6. 7. Col. 3. 23.) How much more then should they approve themselves to the Lord with all fervency of Spirit, whose service and businesse is about the matters of God and his house!
The Apostle bids ordinary Servants do their Masters service, not as looking to them only, but to the Lord, (Ephesians 6. 7. Col. 3. 23.) How much more then should they approve themselves to the Lord with all fervency of Spirit, whose service and business is about the matters of God and his house!
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He joynes Order with stedfastnesse, and puts Order (though the less) before stedfastnesse of faith, (though the greater) because Order conduceth much unto stedfastness.
He joins Order with steadfastness, and puts Order (though the less) before steadfastness of faith, (though the greater) Because Order conduceth much unto steadfastness.
and the communalty of them unskilful to rule themselves; I speak in reference to Spirituals: They wander from one Church unto another, now they are in one Conventicle or Assembly, and then in another;
and the communality of them unskilful to Rule themselves; I speak in Referente to Spirituals: They wander from one Church unto Another, now they Are in one Conventicle or Assembly, and then in Another;
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and gather matter of corruption of minde, and practice one piece after another, and how then should they hold fast what good they had? How much then doth it concern us all in our several places, to keep Order and Rules of Government? And would to God our Rulers at length would powerfully help us all to keep such as may be sound, undoubtedly approveable.
and gather matter of corruption of mind, and practice one piece After Another, and how then should they hold fast what good they had? How much then does it concern us all in our several places, to keep Order and Rules of Government? And would to God our Rulers At length would powerfully help us all to keep such as may be found, undoubtedly approvable.
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but patience it self prescribed by that rule.) For patience is necessary unto perseverance in a good profession, in a good practice, whether publickly or privately.
but patience it self prescribed by that Rule.) For patience is necessary unto perseverance in a good profession, in a good practice, whither publicly or privately.
or means effectually for the clearing up of Controversies, and reforming of things amiss, and so falling a mourning that things are carried crosse unto their former Principles,
or means effectually for the clearing up of Controversies, and reforming of things amiss, and so falling a mourning that things Are carried cross unto their former Principles,
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And (to close all) Let us shew our selves Philadelphians in our sympathetical affections in love towards our Brethren of the reformed Churches beyond the Seas,
And (to close all) Let us show our selves Philadelphians in our sympathetical affections in love towards our Brothers of the reformed Churches beyond the Seas,
and of neighbouring Nations, because we all profess to hold the same good things of God, both for Doctrine and Discipline for the main substance of it:
and of neighbouring nations, Because we all profess to hold the same good things of God, both for Doctrine and Discipline for the main substance of it:
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nor Ministers, nor Churches, nor their nearest relations (many of them) yet they may hold fast true faith and good consciences to the end (as many of those that have been massacred already, did to the end) as divers of their Ancestors also did see many foregoing Generations;
nor Ministers, nor Churches, nor their nearest relations (many of them) yet they may hold fast true faith and good Consciences to the end (as many of those that have been massacred already, did to the end) as diverse of their Ancestors also did see many foregoing Generations;
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