The rare jewel of Christian contentment Wherein is shewed; 1. What contentment is. 2. The holy art or mystery of it. 3. Several lessons that Christ teacheth, to work the heart to contentment. 4. The excellencies of it. 5. The evils of murmuring. 6. The aggravations of the sin of murmuring. By Jeremiah Burroughs. The first of the eleven volumes that are published by Thomas Goodwin, William Greenhil, Sydrach Sympson, Philip Nye, William Bridge, John Yates, William Adderly.
The word which is translated [ Instructed ] is derived from that word which signifies Mystery; and it is as much as if he had said, I have learned the mystery of this business.
The word which is translated [ Instructed ] is derived from that word which signifies Mystery; and it is as much as if he had said, I have learned the mystery of this business.
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In strictness of phrase it is only attributed unto God, who hath stiled himself God Alsufficient, as resting wholly satisfied in and with himself alone;
In strictness of phrase it is only attributed unto God, who hath styled himself God All-sufficient, as resting wholly satisfied in and with himself alone;
but hee is pleased freely to communicate of his fulness to the creature, so that from God in Christ, the Saints receive grace for grace, Joh. 1.16. In so much that there is in them an answerableness of the same grace in their proportion that is in Christ.
but he is pleased freely to communicate of his fullness to the creature, so that from God in christ, the Saints receive grace for grace, John 1.16. In so much that there is in them an answerableness of the same grace in their proportion that is in christ.
But hath Paul a self-sufficiency you will say? How are wee sufficient of our selves? Our Apostle affirms in another case, That wee are not sufficient of our selves to think any thing as of our selves? 2 Cor. 3.5. His meaning therefore must be, I find a sufficiency of satisfaction in my own heart, through the Grace of Christ that is in me;
But hath Paul a self-sufficiency you will say? How Are we sufficient of our selves? Our Apostle affirms in Another case, That we Are not sufficient of our selves to think any thing as of our selves? 2 Cor. 3.5. His meaning Therefore must be, I find a sufficiency of satisfaction in my own heart, through the Grace of christ that is in me;
though I have not outward comforts and worldly accommodations to supply my necessities, yet I enjoy portion enough betwixt Christ and my own soul abundantly to satisfie me in every condition.
though I have not outward comforts and worldly accommodations to supply my necessities, yet I enjoy portion enough betwixt christ and my own soul abundantly to satisfy me in every condition.
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And this interpretation is suitable to that place, Pro. 14.14. A good man is satisfied from himself, and ageeable to what he verifies of himself in another place;
And this Interpretation is suitable to that place, Pro 14.14. A good man is satisfied from himself, and agreeable to what he verifies of himself in Another place;
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because I take them only to prosecute that one duty most necessary, viz. The quieting and comforting the hearts of Gods people under the troubles and changes they meet withall, in these heart-shaking times,
Because I take them only to prosecute that one duty most necessary, viz. The quieting and comforting the hearts of God's people under the Troubles and changes they meet withal, in these heart-shaking times,
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as if godliness were not gain except there were Contentment withal. The like exhortation you have in Heb. 13.5. Let your conversation be without covetousness, and be content with such things as you have.
as if godliness were not gain except there were Contentment withal. The like exhortation you have in Hebrew 13.5. Let your Conversation be without covetousness, and be content with such things as you have.
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I do not find any Apostle or Writer of Scripture treat so much of the spiritual mystery of Contentment as this our Apostle hath done throughout his Epistles.
I do not find any Apostle or Writer of Scripture Treat so much of the spiritual mystery of Contentment as this our Apostle hath done throughout his Epistles.
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Thirdly, What those lessons are that must be learn'd to work the heart to contentment. Fourthly, Wherein the glorious excellencies of this grace doth principally consist.
Thirdly, What those Lessons Are that must be learned to work the heart to contentment. Fourthly, Wherein the glorious excellencies of this grace does principally consist.
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Christian Contentment is that sweet, inward, quiet, gracious frame of spirit, freely submitting to, and taking complacency in Gods wise and fatherly dispose in every condition.
Christian Contentment is that sweet, inward, quiet, gracious frame of Spirit, freely submitting to, and taking complacency in God's wise and fatherly dispose in every condition.
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I shall break open this description, for it is a box of precious Oyntment, very comfortable and useful for troubled hearts, in troubled times and conditions.
I shall break open this description, for it is a box of precious Ointment, very comfortable and useful for troubled hearts, in troubled times and conditions.
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It is not only a not-seeking help to our selves by outward violence, or a forbearance of discontented murmuring expressions, in froward words and carriages against God or others;
It is not only a not-seeking help to our selves by outward violence, or a forbearance of discontented murmuring expressions, in froward words and carriages against God or Others;
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Not only the tongue must hold its peace, but the soul must bee silent: Many may sit down silently, forbearing discontented expressions, yet are inwardly swollen with discontentment;
Not only the tongue must hold its peace, but the soul must be silent: Many may fit down silently, forbearing discontented expressions, yet Are inwardly swollen with discontentment;
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now this manifesteth a perplexed distemper, and a great frowardness in their hearts: And God notwithstanding their outward silence, hears the peevish fretting language of their souls.
now this manifesteth a perplexed distemper, and a great frowardness in their hearts: And God notwithstanding their outward silence, hears the peevish fretting language of their Souls.
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but in words and behaviour discover what woful perturbations there are within, their spirits being like the raging Sea, casting forth nothing but mire and dirt, being not only troublesome to themselves but to all those they live with:
but in words and behaviour discover what woeful perturbations there Are within, their spirits being like the raging Sea, casting forth nothing but mire and dirt, being not only troublesome to themselves but to all those they live with:
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Others there are who are able to keep in such distempers of heart (as Judas did when hee betrayed Christ with a kiss) but still they boyl inwardly and eat like a Canker:
Others there Are who Are able to keep in such distempers of heart (as Judas did when he betrayed christ with a kiss) but still they boil inwardly and eat like a Canker:
and their souls are no more stir'd by them, than the body is by a draught of small beer, it is a sad symptome that their souls are in a dangerous, and almost incurable condition.
and their Souls Are no more stirred by them, than the body is by a draught of small beer, it is a sad Symptom that their Souls Are in a dangerous, and almost incurable condition.
Though a Christian ought to be quiet under Gods correcting hand, yet he may without any breach of Christian contentment complain to God; (as one of the Antients saith) though not with a tumultuous clamour and skreeking out in a perplexed passion,
Though a Christian ought to be quiet under God's correcting hand, yet he may without any breach of Christian contentment complain to God; (as one of the Ancients Says) though not with a tumultuous clamour and shrieking out in a perplexed passion,
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To all lawful seeking out for help unto another condition, or simply endeavouring to be delivered out of the present affliction by the use of lawful means.
To all lawful seeking out for help unto Another condition, or simply endeavouring to be Delivered out of the present affliction by the use of lawful means.
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and as God will, and how God will, so that our wills are melted into the will of God, this is no opposition to the quietness which God requires in a contented spirit.
and as God will, and how God will, so that our wills Are melted into the will of God, this is no opposition to the quietness which God requires in a contented Spirit.
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4 To unsetledness and un fixedness of spirit, whereby the heart is taken off from the present duty, that God requires in our several relations, both towards God, our selves, and others.
4 To unsettledness and un fixedness of Spirit, whereby the heart is taken off from the present duty, that God requires in our several relations, both towards God, our selves, and Others.
a Christian indeed values every service of God so much, that though some may bee in the eye of the world and of natural reason, a slight empty business, beggarly rudiments, foolishness,
a Christian indeed value's every service of God so much, that though Some may be in the eye of the world and of natural reason, a slight empty business, beggarly rudiments, foolishness,
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yet seeing God calls for it, the authority of the command doth so over-awe his heart, that he is willing to spend himself and to be spent in the discharge of it.
yet seeing God calls for it, the Authority of the command does so overawe his heart, that he is willing to spend himself and to be spent in the discharge of it.
Sanballat, Greshem, and Tobiah (when they would have hindered the building of the wall) with this, I am doing a great work (saith he) so that I cannot come down,
Sanballat, Greshem, and Tobiah (when they would have hindered the building of the wall) with this, I am doing a great work (Says he) so that I cannot come down,
6 To sinking discouragements, When things fall not out according to expectation, when the tyde of second causes runs so low, that we see little left in the outward means to bear up our hopes and hearts.
6 To sinking discouragements, When things fallen not out according to expectation, when the tIED of second Causes runs so low, that we see little left in the outward means to bear up our hope's and hearts.
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That then the heart begins to reason as he in the Kings, If the Lord should open the Window of Heaven how should this be? Never considering that God can open the eyes of the Blinde with clay and spittle, he can work above, beyond, nay contrary to means;
That then the heart begins to reason as he in the Kings, If the Lord should open the Window of Heaven how should this be? Never considering that God can open the eyes of the Blind with clay and spittle, he can work above, beyond, nay contrary to means;
hee often makes the fairest flowers of mans endeavors to wither, and brings improbable things to pass, that the glory of enterprizes may be given to himself.
he often makes the Fairest flowers of men endeavors to wither, and brings improbable things to pass, that the glory of Enterprises may be given to himself.
Gods blessing is many times secret upon his servants, that they know not which way it comes; as 2 Kings 3.17. Ye shall not see wind, neither shall ye see rain, yet the valley shal be filled with water.
God's blessing is many times secret upon his Servants, that they know not which Way it comes; as 2 Kings 3.17. You shall not see wind, neither shall you see rain, yet the valley shall be filled with water.
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Nay, the good King Jehoshaphat joyns himself with Ahaziah, 2 Chron. 20. ult. And Asa goes to Benhadad King of Assyria for help, not relying upon the Lord (a Chron. 16.7, 8) Though the Lord had delivered the Ethiopian Army into his hands, consisting of a thousand thousand, a Chron. 14 11. And good Jacob joyned in a lye with his mother to Isaac, he was not content to stay Gods time,
Nay, the good King Jehoshaphat joins himself with Ahaziah, 2 Chronicles 20. ult. And Asa Goes to Benhadad King of Assyria for help, not relying upon the Lord (a Chronicles 16.7, 8) Though the Lord had Delivered the Ethiopian Army into his hands, consisting of a thousand thousand, a Chronicles 14 11. And good Jacob joined in a lie with his mother to Isaac, he was not content to stay God's time,
Is it not so many times in some of your hearts when any cross or affliction befalls you? Have you not such kinde of workings of spirit as this? Oh that I could but be delivered out of this affliction any way, I would not care;
Is it not so many times in Some of your hearts when any cross or affliction befalls you? Have you not such kind of workings of Spirit as this? O that I could but be Delivered out of this affliction any Way, I would not care;
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The Eighth and last thing that this quietness of spirit is opposite to, is desperate risings of heart against God in a way of rebellion: That is most abominable.
The Eighth and last thing that this quietness of Spirit is opposite to, is desperate risings of heart against God in a Way of rebellion: That is most abominable.
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and seek it by all good means, yet you do not murmur nor repine, you do not fret nor vex, there is not that tumultuousness of spirit in you, there is not unsetledness in your spirits, there are not distracting fears in your hearts, no sinking discouragements, no base shiftings, no risings in rebellion any way against God:
and seek it by all good means, yet you do not murmur nor repine, you do not fret nor vex, there is not that tumultuousness of Spirit in you, there is not unsettledness in your spirits, there Are not distracting fears in your hearts, no sinking discouragements, no base shiftings, no risings in rebellion any Way against God:
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Cannot you say when such an affliction befals you, I can bless God I am satisfied in my judgment about it, I have nothing in the world to say in respect of my judgment against it, I see the hand of God and I should be content,
Cannot you say when such an affliction befalls you, I can bless God I am satisfied in my judgement about it, I have nothing in the world to say in respect of my judgement against it, I see the hand of God and I should be content,
This seem'd to be the case of David, Psal. 42. Oh my soul why art thou disquieted? David, as far as his judgment went, there was a contentedness, that is, His judgment was satisfied in the work of God upon him;
This seemed to be the case of David, Psalm 42. O my soul why art thou disquieted? David, as Far as his judgement went, there was a contentedness, that is, His judgement was satisfied in the work of God upon him;
and he was troubled, but he knew not wherefore, Oh my soul, why art thou thus cast down within me? That Psalm is a very good Psalm for those that feel a fretting, discontented distemper in their hearts at any time,
and he was troubled, but he knew not Wherefore, O my soul, why art thou thus cast down within me? That Psalm is a very good Psalm for those that feel a fretting, discontented distemper in their hearts At any time,
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but there is a great deal of hope of Contentment, if once your judgments come to be satisfied, that you can sit down and say in your judgments, I see cause to be contented:
but there is a great deal of hope of Contentment, if once your Judgments come to be satisfied, that you can fit down and say in your Judgments, I see cause to be contented:
and that makes me to say, that Contentment is an inward, quiet, gracious frame of spirit, that is, the whol soul, Judgment, Thoughts, Will, Affections,
and that makes me to say, that Contentment is an inward, quiet, gracious frame of Spirit, that is, the Whole soul, Judgement, Thoughts, Will, Affections,
The second thing is this, which is very observable, That spiritual Contentment comes from the frame of the Soul. A man or woman that is contented in a right way, their contentment doth not so much come from outward arguments,
The second thing is this, which is very observable, That spiritual Contentment comes from the frame of the Soul. A man or woman that is contented in a right Way, their contentment does not so much come from outward Arguments,
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That brings forth this gracious Contentment, rather than any external thing that doth it, as thus I would open my self, one that is disquieted, suppose a childe,
That brings forth this gracious Contentment, rather than any external thing that does it, as thus I would open my self, one that is disquieted, suppose a child,
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it is the thing you bring them that quiets them, but it is not the disposition of their own spirits, not from any good temper that there is in their own hearts:
it is the thing you bring them that quiets them, but it is not the disposition of their own spirits, not from any good temper that there is in their own hearts:
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but when a Christian is contented in a right way, the quiet doth come more from the inward temper and disposition of their own hearts than from any external arguments,
but when a Christian is contented in a right Way, the quiet does come more from the inward temper and disposition of their own hearts than from any external Arguments,
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But now you shall have others that have an affliction upon them, that have not this good temper in their hearts, their afflictions are very cold upon them, and grievous;
But now you shall have Others that have an affliction upon them, that have not this good temper in their hearts, their afflictions Are very cold upon them, and grievous;
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and it may be if you bring them some external arguments, somwhat from without, as the fire that warms the cloaths, perhaps they will be quiet for a while:
and it may be if you bring them Some external Arguments, somewhat from without, as the fire that warms the clothes, perhaps they will be quiet for a while:
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Thirdly, In way of distinction, from the very strength of Reason (though not sanctifyed) the strength of natural reason may quiet the heart in some measure.
Thirdly, In Way of distinction, from the very strength of Reason (though not sanctified) the strength of natural reason may quiet the heart in Some measure.
but is very active to sanctify Gods Name in the affliction that is upon him, for it is not enough meerly not to murmur, not to bee discontented and troubled,
but is very active to sanctify God's Name in the affliction that is upon him, for it is not enough merely not to murmur, not to be discontented and troubled,
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and he got this power over his spirit meerly by strength of reason and morality: but now this gracious Contentment comes from principles beyond the strength of reason.
and he god this power over his Spirit merely by strength of reason and morality: but now this gracious Contentment comes from principles beyond the strength of reason.
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I cannot open that (from whence it comes) til we come to open the mystery of spiritual Contentment. I will only give you this one note of difference between a man and a woman that is contented in a natural way,
I cannot open that (from whence it comes) till we come to open the mystery of spiritual Contentment. I will only give you this one note of difference between a man and a woman that is contented in a natural Way,
yea, and they are contented as well when they commit sin against God, either when they have outward crosses or when God is dishonoured, it is all one, either when themselves are crost, or when God is crost;
yea, and they Are contented as well when they commit since against God, either when they have outward Crosses or when God is dishonoured, it is all one, either when themselves Are crossed, or when God is crossed;
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there are many men and women, when their afflictions are grievous upon them, with much ado they are brought to be contented, a great deal of stir there is to quiet their hearts when they are under affliction,
there Are many men and women, when their afflictions Are grievous upon them, with much ado they Are brought to be contented, a great deal of stir there is to quiet their hearts when they Are under affliction,
Secondly, freely, That is not by constraint, not patience by force (as we use to say.) As many will say that you must be coment, this is the hand of God and there is no help for it;
Secondly, freely, That is not by constraint, not patience by force (as we use to say.) As many will say that you must be comment, this is the hand of God and there is no help for it;
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O! this is too low an expression for Christians, yet when Christians come to visit one another, they say Friend or Neighbor you must be content, this is too low an expression for a Christian, Must be content, No, readily,
OH! this is too low an expression for Christians, yet when Christians come to visit one Another, they say Friend or Neighbour you must be content, this is too low an expression for a Christian, Must be content, No, readily,
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for that's only freedom and out of liberty that's wrought in a rational way, as a natural freedom is when I by my judgment see what is to be done, understand the thing,
for that's only freedom and out of liberty that's wrought in a rational Way, as a natural freedom is when I by my judgement see what is to be done, understand the thing,
thou art under Gods feet, and keep under his feet, keep under the Authority of God, the Majestie of God, the Soveraignty of God, the Power that God hath over thee:
thou art under God's feet, and keep under his feet, keep under the authority of God, the Majesty of God, the Sovereignty of God, the Power that God hath over thee:
That it is just that I am afflicted, that may be in one that is not truly contented, I may be convinced that God deals justly in this, God is righteous and just,
That it is just that I am afflicted, that may be in one that is not truly contented, I may be convinced that God deals justly in this, God is righteous and just,
but that is not enough, but thou must say Good is the hand of the Lord, the expression of old Ely, Good is the Word of the Lord, when it was a sore and hard word, that word that did threaten very grievous things to Ely & his house,
but that is not enough, but thou must say Good is the hand of the Lord, the expression of old Ely, Good is the Word of the Lord, when it was a soar and hard word, that word that did threaten very grievous things to Ely & his house,
therefore in a verse or two after my text, no marvail though Paul (saith he) was Content, you shall see in Phil. 4.18. But I have all, and abound, I am full. I have all:
Therefore in a verse or two After my text, no marvel though Paul (Says he) was Content, you shall see in Philip 4.18. But I have all, and abound, I am full. I have all:
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Alas poor man what had Paul that could make him say he had all, where was there ever man more afflicted than Paul was? many times he had not tatters to hang about his body, to cover his nakedness, he had not bread to eat, he was often in nakedness,
Alas poor man what had Paul that could make him say he had all, where was there ever man more afflicted than Paul was? many times he had not tatters to hang about his body, to cover his nakedness, he had not bred to eat, he was often in nakedness,
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as poor, yet making many rich, as having nothing, and yet possessing all things, but mark what he saith, it is, As having nothing, but it is Possessing all things. He doth not say,
as poor, yet making many rich, as having nothing, and yet possessing all things, but mark what he Says, it is, As having nothing, but it is Possessing all things. He does not say,
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a contented heart looks to Gods dispose, and submits to Gods dispose, that is, sees the wisdom of God in all, in his submission sees his soveraignty,
a contented heart looks to God's dispose, and submits to God's dispose, that is, sees the Wisdom of God in all, in his submission sees his sovereignty,
but the Lord sees a great while hence, and how do I know, but had it not been for this affliction, I had been undone? I know that the love of God may as well stand with an afflicted estate, as with a prosperous estate;
but the Lord sees a great while hence, and how do I know, but had it not been for this affliction, I had been undone? I know that the love of God may as well stand with an afflicted estate, as with a prosperous estate;
in the general, come to any man or woman and say, Will not you be content with Gods dispose? Yes say they God forbid but we should submit to Gods hand what ever it be;
in the general, come to any man or woman and say, Will not you be content with God's dispose? Yes say they God forbid but we should submit to God's hand what ever it be;
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but when it comes to the particular, when the crosse comes sore indeed, when it strikes you in the heaviest cross that you think could befall you, what saith your heart now? Can you in every condition be content not only for the matter,
but when it comes to the particular, when the cross comes soar indeed, when it strikes you in the Heaviest cross that you think could befall you, what Says your heart now? Can you in every condition be content not only for the matter,
but for the time, that is to be in such a condition so long as God would have you, to be content to be at Gods time in that condition, to have such an affliction so long as God would have the affliction abide upon you, to be willing to stay and not to come out of the affliction no sooner than the Lord would have you come out of it? you are not content in your condition else;
but for the time, that is to be in such a condition so long as God would have you, to be content to be At God's time in that condition, to have such an affliction so long as God would have the affliction abide upon you, to be willing to stay and not to come out of the affliction no sooner than the Lord would have you come out of it? you Are not content in your condition Else;
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Contentment, it is the inward, quiet, gracious frame of spirit, freely submitting to and taking complacency in Gods dispose in every condition: That is the description.
Contentment, it is the inward, quiet, gracious frame of Spirit, freely submitting to and taking complacency in God's dispose in every condition: That is the description.
1. First, That Contentment is a heart work within the soul. 2. Secondly, It is the quieting of the heart. 3. Thirdly, It is the frame of the spirit. 4. Fourthly, It is a gracious frame. 5. Fifthly, It is the free working of this gracious frame. 6. Sixtly, There is in it a submission to God, sending the soul under God. 7. Seventhly, There is a taking complacency in the hand of God. 8. Eighthly, All to Gods dispose. 9. Ninthly, In every condition, every condition,
1. First, That Contentment is a heart work within the soul. 2. Secondly, It is the quieting of the heart. 3. Thirdly, It is the frame of the Spirit. 4. Fourthly, It is a gracious frame. 5. Fifthly, It is the free working of this gracious frame. 6. Sixty, There is in it a submission to God, sending the soul under God. 7. Seventhly, There is a taking complacency in the hand of God. 8. Eighthly, All to God's dispose. 9. Ninthly, In every condition, every condition,
as, First, That you may lay your hands upon your hearts upon this that hath been said, the very telling of you what the lesson is, I say may cause you to lay your hands upon your hearts,
as, First, That you may lay your hands upon your hearts upon this that hath been said, the very telling of you what the Lesson is, I say may cause you to lay your hands upon your hearts,
and I have been far from learning this lesson, I indeed have learned but my A B C in this lesson of Contentment, I am but in the lower forme in Christs school,
and I have been Far from learning this Lesson, I indeed have learned but my A B C in this Lesson of Contentment, I am but in the lower Form in Christ school,
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and I will give you a Scripture or two about this, That we are to submit unto God for the time as well as the kind, in the latter end of the 1. Chapter of Ezek. When I saw it I fell upon my face,
and I will give you a Scripture or two about this, That we Are to submit unto God for the time as well as the kind, in the latter end of the 1. Chapter of Ezekiel When I saw it I fell upon my face,
and Gods Spirit enter into us to enable us to stand up, So you know Noah he was put into the Ark, certainly he knew there was much affliction in the Ark, having all kind of creatures shut up with him for twelve months together, it was a mighty thing,
and God's Spirit enter into us to enable us to stand up, So you know Noah he was put into the Ark, Certainly he knew there was much affliction in the Ark, having all kind of creatures shut up with him for twelve months together, it was a mighty thing,
God doth require at our hands, that we should not be willing to come out till he coms and fetches us out. In Josh. 4.10. you have a notable history there that may very well serve our purpose;
God does require At our hands, that we should not be willing to come out till he coms and Fetches us out. In Josh. 4.10. you have a notable history there that may very well serve our purpose;
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Now the going through the river Jordan was a very dangerous thing, only God bad them to go, they might have been afraid that the water might have come in upon them:
Now the going through the river Jordan was a very dangerous thing, only God bade them to go, they might have been afraid that the water might have come in upon them:
but mark, it is said, The Priests that bare the Ark stood in the midst of Jordan till every thing was finished that the Lord commanded Joshua to speak unto the People, according to all that Moses commanded Joshua, and the People hasted and passed over:
but mark, it is said, The Priests that bore the Ark stood in the midst of Jordan till every thing was finished that the Lord commanded joshua to speak unto the People, according to all that Moses commanded joshua, and the People hasted and passed over:
but they must stay till God would have them go, stay in all that danger, for certainly in reason and sense there was a great deal of danger in staying:
but they must stay till God would have them go, stay in all that danger, for Certainly in reason and sense there was a great deal of danger in staying:
for the Text saith, the people hasted over, but the Priests they must stay till the people be gone, stay till God calls them out from that place of danger;
for the Text Says, the people hasted over, but the Priests they must stay till the people be gone, stay till God calls them out from that place of danger;
and so many times it doth prove that God is pleased to dispose of things so that the Ministers must stay longer in danger than the people and Magistrates and those in publick place, which should make people to be satisfied and contented with a lower condition that God hath put them into:
and so many times it does prove that God is pleased to dispose of things so that the Ministers must stay longer in danger than the people and Magistrates and those in public place, which should make people to be satisfied and contented with a lower condition that God hath put them into:
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And for the variety, if God will exercise us with various afflictions one after another: As that hath been very observable even of late, that many that have been plundered,
And for the variety, if God will exercise us with various afflictions one After Another: As that hath been very observable even of late, that many that have been plundered,
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and that he should never be able to do it, but that's because he understands not the art of it, there is a turning of the hand so as you may do it with ease.
and that he should never be able to do it, but that's Because he understands not the art of it, there is a turning of the hand so as you may do it with ease.
What way a Christian comes to Contentment, there is a great Mystery and art in it, by that that hath been opened to you there will appear some mystery and art,
What Way a Christian comes to Contentment, there is a great Mystery and art in it, by that that hath been opened to you there will appear Some mystery and art,
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how to Joyn these two together, to be sensible of an affliction as much as that man or woman that is not content, I am sensible of it as fully as they,
how to Join these two together, to be sensible of an affliction as much as that man or woman that is not content, I am sensible of it as Fully as they,
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and I seek wayes to be delivered from it as well as they, and yet still my heart abides content, this is I say a mystery that is very hard to be understood by a carnal heart;
and I seek ways to be Delivered from it as well as they, and yet still my heart abides content, this is I say a mystery that is very hard to be understood by a carnal heart;
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and that makes Contentment, the mingling of joy and sorrow, of gracious joy and gracious sorrow together, grace teaches us how to moderate and to order an affliction so as there shall be a sense of it,
and that makes Contentment, the mingling of joy and sorrow, of gracious joy and gracious sorrow together, grace Teaches us how to moderate and to order an affliction so as there shall be a sense of it,
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but bread and water, that is if God disposes of him for the things of the world, to have but bread and water for his present condition, he can be satisfied with Gods dispose in that;
but bred and water, that is if God disposes of him for the things of the world, to have but bred and water for his present condition, he can be satisfied with God's dispose in that;
here's the mystery of it, though his heart be so inlarged as the injoyment of all the world and ten thousand worlds cannot satisfy him for his portion;
here's the mystery of it, though his heart be so enlarged as the enjoyment of all the world and ten thousand world's cannot satisfy him for his portion;
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but all the world and ten thousand times more, will not Content a Christian for his portion: Now a carnal heart will be Content with these things of the world for his portion;
but all the world and ten thousand times more, will not Content a Christian for his portion: Now a carnal heart will be Content with these things of the world for his portion;
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but a gracious heart being inlarged to be capable of God, and injoying somewhat of him, nothing in the world can fill a gracious heart, it must be only God himself;
but a gracious heart being enlarged to be capable of God, and enjoying somewhat of him, nothing in the world can fill a gracious heart, it must be only God himself;
In Phil. 4.7, 9. I shall need go no further to shew a notable Scripture for this, Compare vers. 7. with vers. 9. And the peace of God which passeth all understanding shall keep your hearts and minds through Jesus Christ.
In Philip 4.7, 9. I shall need go no further to show a notable Scripture for this, Compare vers. 7. with vers. 9. And the peace of God which passes all understanding shall keep your hearts and minds through jesus christ.
a gracious heart is not satisfied without this; To have the God of the mercy, as well as the mercy, In Psal. 73.25. Whom have I in Heaven but Thee, and there is none upon the Earth that I desire besides thee.
a gracious heart is not satisfied without this; To have the God of the mercy, as well as the mercy, In Psalm 73.25. Whom have I in Heaven but Thee, and there is none upon the Earth that I desire beside thee.
some men have a mighty large heart, but they have a straight condition, and they can never have Contentment when their hearts are big and their condition is little;
Some men have a mighty large heart, but they have a straight condition, and they can never have Contentment when their hearts Are big and their condition is little;
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and many men that sometimes have had great estates, and God hath brought them into a lower condition, they have had more Contentment in that condition than the other:
and many men that sometime have had great estates, and God hath brought them into a lower condition, they have had more Contentment in that condition than the other:
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Now how can that possible be? Thus easily, For if you did but understand the root of Contentment, it consists in the sutableness and proportion of the spirit of a man to his estate,
Now how can that possible be? Thus Easily, For if you did but understand the root of Contentment, it consists in the suitableness and proportion of the Spirit of a man to his estate,
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You will say, how is this? In this manner, art thou afflicted, and is there a great load and burden upon thee by reason of thy affliction? thou thinkest there is no way in the world to get Contentment,
You will say, how is this? In this manner, art thou afflicted, and is there a great load and burden upon thee by reason of thy affliction? thou Thinkest there is no Way in the world to get Contentment,
What doest thou think there is no way for the Contentment of thy spirit, but this getting off thy burden? O thou art deceived, the way of Contentment is to add another burden, that is, labour to load and burden thy heart with thy sin,
What dost thou think there is no Way for the Contentment of thy Spirit, but this getting off thy burden? O thou art deceived, the Way of Contentment is to add Another burden, that is, labour to load and burden thy heart with thy since,
You will say this is a strange way, for a man or woman to get ease to their condition when they are burdened, to lay a greater burden upon them? You think there is no other way when you are afflicted,
You will say this is a strange Way, for a man or woman to get ease to their condition when they Are burdened, to lay a greater burden upon them? You think there is no other Way when you Are afflicted,
for the abuse of thy health, and strength, and the abuse of any mercies that now the Lord hath taken away from thee, thou hast not honoured God with those mercies that thou hast had,
for the abuse of thy health, and strength, and the abuse of any Mercies that now the Lord hath taken away from thee, thou hast not honoured God with those Mercies that thou hast had,
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now they many times are burdened with their own discontent, and perhaps will say one to another This life is very uncomfortable for us to live thus discontented so as we do;
now they many times Are burdened with their own discontent, and perhaps will say one to Another This life is very uncomfortable for us to live thus discontented so as we do;
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and humble our souls before God together, let us go into our chamber and humble our souls before God for our sins, whereby we have abused those mercies that God hath taken away from us,
and humble our Souls before God together, let us go into our chamber and humble our Souls before God for our Sins, whereby we have abused those Mercies that God hath taken away from us,
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well, is there no way to be contented til your estate be made up again? Till your poverty be removed? Yes, certainly Christianity would teach Contentment,
well, is there no Way to be contented till your estate be made up again? Till your poverty be removed? Yes, Certainly Christianity would teach Contentment,
Godly men do make their poverty turn to be riches, they get more riches out of their poverty than ever they get out of their revenues, out of all their trading in this world;
Godly men do make their poverty turn to be riches, they get more riches out of their poverty than ever they get out of their revenues, out of all their trading in this world;
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I am perswaded that many Christians have found it so, that they have got more good by their poverty than ever they got by all their riches, you find it in Scripture,
I am persuaded that many Christians have found it so, that they have god more good by their poverty than ever they god by all their riches, you find it in Scripture,
therefore think not this strange that I am speaking of, you do not find any one godly man that came out of an affliction worse than when he came into it,
Therefore think not this strange that I am speaking of, you do not find any one godly man that Come out of an affliction Worse than when he Come into it,
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but a great many godly men you find have been worse for their prosperity, scarce one Godly man that you read in Scripture of but was worse for prosperity (except Daniel and Nehemiah, I do not read of any hurt they got by their prosperity that they had) scarce (I think) is any one example of any godly man but was rather worse for his prosperity than better;
but a great many godly men you find have been Worse for their Prosperity, scarce one Godly man that you read in Scripture of but was Worse for Prosperity (except daniel and Nehemiah, I do not read of any hurt they god by their Prosperity that they had) scarce (I think) is any one Exampl of any godly man but was rather Worse for his Prosperity than better;
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Luther hath such an expression in his Comment upon the 5. Chapter of the Galathians, in the 17 verse, in his Comment upon that place saith, A Christian becommeth a mighty Worker,
Luther hath such an expression in his Comment upon the 5. Chapter of the Galatians, in the 17 verse, in his Comment upon that place Says, A Christian becomes a mighty Worker,
and being part of the Divine Nature it hath an impression of Gods Omnipotent Power, that is, to create light out of darkness, to bring good out of evil,
and being part of the Divine Nature it hath an impression of God's Omnipotent Power, that is, to create Light out of darkness, to bring good out of evil,
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Just as Nicodem us in the 3. of John, What! can a man be born when he is old, can he enter the second time into his mothers womb and be born? So when we speak of grace that it can turn water into wine,
Just as Nicodemus us in the 3. of John, What! can a man be born when he is old, can he enter the second time into his mother's womb and be born? So when we speak of grace that it can turn water into wine,
Oh! take heed thou speakest not in a scornfull way of the waies of God; grace hath the power to turn afflictions into mercies. Two men shall have one affliction,
Oh! take heed thou Speakest not in a scornful Way of the ways of God; grace hath the power to turn afflictions into Mercies. Two men shall have one affliction,
The fifth thing is this, A Christian comes to this Content ment by making up the wants of his condition, by the performance of the work of his condition.
The fifth thing is this, A Christian comes to this Content meant by making up the Wants of his condition, by the performance of the work of his condition.
No, but saith a gracious heart, What is the duty of the condition God hath put me into? Indeed my condition is changed, I was not long since in a prosperous condition,
No, but Says a gracious heart, What is the duty of the condition God hath put me into? Indeed my condition is changed, I was not long since in a prosperous condition,
the Lord hath called me no more Naomi, but Marah: Now what am I to do? What can I think now? Are those duties that God requires of me in the condition that he hath now put me into? And let me put forth my strength in the performance of the duties of my present condition.
the Lord hath called me no more Naomi, but Marah: Now what am I to do? What can I think now? are those duties that God requires of me in the condition that he hath now put me into? And let me put forth my strength in the performance of the duties of my present condition.
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but this may be but a temptation, therefore you should rather think, What doth God require of me in the condition I am now brought into? And thou shouldest labor to bring thy heart to quiet and Contentment, by setting thy soul on work about the duties of thy present condition;
but this may be but a temptation, Therefore you should rather think, What does God require of me in the condition I am now brought into? And thou Shouldst labour to bring thy heart to quiet and Contentment, by setting thy soul on work about the duties of thy present condition;
I cannot compare the folly of men and women that think to get Contentment with their musing about other conditions, better than to the way of Children;
I cannot compare the folly of men and women that think to get Contentment with their musing about other conditions, better than to the Way of Children;
But then they think if they were in another condition, they would be contented, and then when they have got into that condition, they are still as far from Contentment as before.
But then they think if they were in Another condition, they would be contented, and then when they have god into that condition, they Are still as Far from Contentment as before.
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But now the word that is translated Will, it is the Counsell of God, and so it may be translated as well, That after David in his Generation had served Gods Counsell, then he fell asleep.
But now the word that is translated Will, it is the Counsel of God, and so it may be translated as well, That After David in his Generation had served God's Counsel, then he fell asleep.
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A sixth thing in the Mystery of Contentment is this, A gracious heart is contented by the melting of his will and desires into Gods will and desires, by this means he gets Contentment;
A sixth thing in the Mystery of Contentment is this, A gracious heart is contented by the melting of his will and Desires into God's will and Desires, by this means he gets Contentment;
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A gracious heart hath learn'd this art, Not only to make the Commanding Will of God to be its own will, that is What God commands me to do, I will do it;
A gracious heart hath learned this art, Not only to make the Commanding Will of God to be its own will, that is What God commands me to do, I will do it;
the good of my life, and comforts, and my happiness, and my glory, and my Riches is more in God than it is in my self: (that perhaps we may speak to further,
the good of my life, and comforts, and my happiness, and my glory, and my Riches is more in God than it is in my self: (that perhaps we may speak to further,
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The Seventh thing in the Art of Contentment is this, The Mystery consists not so much by bringing any thing without, to make my condition more comfortable,
The Seventh thing in the Art of Contentment is this, The Mystery consists not so much by bringing any thing without, to make my condition more comfortable,
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And now without the understanding of these things, and the practice of them, you will never come to a true Contentation in your way, Oh you will be bunglers in this Trade of Christianity;
And now without the understanding of these things, and the practice of them, you will never come to a true Contentation in your Way, O you will be bunglers in this Trade of Christianity;
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So a Christian can get food that the world knowes not of, in a secret way is a Christian fed by the dew of the blessing of God, a poor man or woman what hath but a little which hath grace, lives a more contented life than his rich neighbor that hath a great deal coming in, we find it so ordinarily,
So a Christian can get food that the world knows not of, in a secret Way is a Christian fed by the due of the blessing of God, a poor man or woman what hath but a little which hath grace, lives a more contented life than his rich neighbour that hath a great deal coming in, we find it so ordinarily,
but they find there is a sweetness in what they do enjoy, and they know this by experience, that they never had such sweetness in former times, that though they had more plenty in former times than now they have,
but they find there is a sweetness in what they do enjoy, and they know this by experience, that they never had such sweetness in former times, that though they had more plenty in former times than now they have,
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If a King should send a piece of meat from his own table, it is a great deal more comfortable to a Courtier than if he had twenty dishes at ordinary allowance,
If a King should send a piece of meat from his own table, it is a great deal more comfortable to a Courtier than if he had twenty Dishes At ordinary allowance,
But a gracious heart finds contentment in this, I have it, and I have a sanctified use of it too, I find God going along with what I have to draw my heart neerer to him,
But a gracious heart finds contentment in this, I have it, and I have a sanctified use of it too, I find God going along with what I have to draw my heart nearer to him,
And is it not better to have a little upon free cost, than to come to have all to pay for? Grace doth shew a man that what he hath, he hath it on free cost, from God as from a father,
And is it not better to have a little upon free cost, than to come to have all to pay for? Grace does show a man that what he hath, he hath it on free cost, from God as from a father,
Fourthly, A godly man may very well be content, though he hath but little, For what he hath he hath it by right of Jesus Christ, by the purchase of Jesus Christ, he hath a right to it, another manner of right to what he hath,
Fourthly, A godly man may very well be content, though he hath but little, For what he hath he hath it by right of jesus christ, by the purchase of jesus christ, he hath a right to it, Another manner of right to what he hath,
So it is with the wicked, they have forfeited all their right to all comforts in this world, they are condemned by God as Malefactors and are going to execution;
So it is with the wicked, they have forfeited all their right to all comforts in this world, they Are condemned by God as Malefactors and Are going to execution;
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when he Eat his own bread, and had his Wife and Children about him? Oh! a dish of green Herbs at home would be a great deal better than any dainties in such a Supper as that is;
when he Eat his own bred, and had his Wife and Children about him? Oh! a dish of green Herbs At home would be a great deal better than any dainties in such a Supper as that is;
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every bit of bread that thou eatest, if thou beest a godly man or woman, Jesus Christ hath bought it for thee, thou goest to market and buyest thy meat and drink with thy Money,
every bit of bred that thou Eatest, if thou Best a godly man or woman, jesus christ hath bought it for thee, thou goest to market and buyest thy meat and drink with thy Money,
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Fifthly, There's another thing that shews the sweetness that there is in that little that the Saints have, by which they come to have Contentment, whereas others cannot:
Fifthly, There's Another thing that shows the sweetness that there is in that little that the Saints have, by which they come to have Contentment, whereas Others cannot:
but as the fore-runner of those eternal mercies that the Lord intends for them, Now if a man hath but twelve pence given to him as an earnest penny for some great possession that he must have;
but as the forerunner of those Eternal Mercies that the Lord intends for them, Now if a man hath but twelve pence given to him as an earnest penny for Some great possession that he must have;
is not that better than if he had fourty pounds given unto him otherwise? So every comfort that the Saints have in this world, it is an earnest penny to them of those eternal mercies that the Lord hath provided for them;
is not that better than if he had fourty pounds given unto him otherwise? So every Comfort that the Saints have in this world, it is an earnest penny to them of those Eternal Mercies that the Lord hath provided for them;
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as every affliction that the wicked have here it is but the beginning of sorrows, and fore-runner of those eternal sorrows that they are like to have hereafter in Hell;
as every affliction that the wicked have Here it is but the beginning of sorrows, and forerunner of those Eternal sorrows that they Are like to have hereafter in Hell;
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But when thou sittest at thy Table, and rejoycest with thy Wife and Children, and Friends, thou maiest look upon every one of those but as a fore-runner,
But when thou Sittest At thy Table, and Rejoicest with thy Wife and Children, and Friends, thou Mayest look upon every one of those but as a forerunner,
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That's the next Particular in Christian Contentment; the mystery is in this, That he lives upon the dew of Gods blessing in all the good things that he doth enjoy.
That's the next Particular in Christian Contentment; the mystery is in this, That he lives upon the due of God's blessing in all the good things that he does enjoy.
All Gods strokes are strokes of love and mercy, All Gods wayes are mercy and truth to those that fear him and love him, Psal. 25.10. The waies of God, the waies of affliction, as well as the waies of prosperity, are mercy & love to him.
All God's Strokes Are Strokes of love and mercy, All God's ways Are mercy and truth to those that Fear him and love him, Psalm 25.10. The ways of God, the ways of affliction, as well as the ways of Prosperity, Are mercy & love to him.
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In the tenth place, A godly man hath Contentment in the way of a Mystery, Because as he sees all his afflictions come from the same love that Jesus Christ did:
In the tenth place, A godly man hath Contentment in the Way of a Mystery, Because as he sees all his afflictions come from the same love that jesus christ did:
As now for instance, Thus, a Christian when he would have Contentment falls a working, What is my affliction? Is it poverty, that God strikes me withall? Jesus Christ had not a house to hide his head in, the Fowls of the air had nests,
As now for instance, Thus, a Christian when he would have Contentment falls a working, What is my affliction? Is it poverty, that God strikes me withal? jesus christ had not a house to hide his head in, the Fowls of the air had nests,
now my poverty is sanctified by Christs poverty, I can see by faith the curse and sting and venom of my poverty, taken out by the poverty of Jesus Christ, Christ Jesus he was poor in this world to deliver me from the curse of my poverty, that it should not be cursed unto me,
now my poverty is sanctified by Christ poverty, I can see by faith the curse and sting and venom of my poverty, taken out by the poverty of jesus christ, christ jesus he was poor in this world to deliver me from the curse of my poverty, that it should not be cursed unto me,
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and speak evil of him? And what am I in comparison of Christ? And the subjection of Christ to such an evil, it was for me, that though such a thing should come upon me, I might know that the curse of it is taken from me through Christs subjection to that evil:
and speak evil of him? And what am I in comparison of christ? And the subjection of christ to such an evil, it was for me, that though such a thing should come upon me, I might know that the curse of it is taken from me through Christ subjection to that evil:
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art thou a Christian? hast thou ever tried this way of getting contentment, to act thy faith upon all the pains and sufferings that Jesus Christ did suffer? this would be the way of contentment;
art thou a Christian? hast thou ever tried this Way of getting contentment, to act thy faith upon all the pains and sufferings that jesus christ did suffer? this would be the Way of contentment;
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In the Eleventh place, There is yet a further mystery (for this I hope you will find a very useful point unto you) and you will see what a plain way there is, (before we have done) for one that is skill'd in Religion to get Contentment,
In the Eleventh place, There is yet a further mystery (for this I hope you will find a very useful point unto you) and you will see what a plain Way there is, (before we have done) for one that is skilled in Religion to get Contentment,
I say, the eleventh Mystery in Contentment is this, A gracious heart hath Contentment by fetching strength from Jesus Christ, he is able to hear his burden by fetehing strength from another.
I say, the eleventh Mystery in Contentment is this, A gracious heart hath Contentment by fetching strength from jesus christ, he is able to hear his burden by fetehing strength from Another.
If there be a burden upon you, you must fetch strength from another, indeed to have another to come and stand under the burden, that way they would know;
If there be a burden upon you, you must fetch strength from Another, indeed to have Another to come and stand under the burden, that Way they would know;
and thereby is enabled to bear whatsoever God layes upon him, by the strength that he finds from Jesus Christ, Of his fullness do we receive grace for grace;
and thereby is enabled to bear whatsoever God lays upon him, by the strength that he finds from jesus christ, Of his fullness do we receive grace for grace;
but the grace of Faith it draws strength from Christ, in looking upon him that hath the fulness of all strength to be conveyed into the hearts of all Beleevers.
but the grace of Faith it draws strength from christ, in looking upon him that hath the fullness of all strength to be conveyed into the hearts of all Believers.
if the burden be doubled, yet if he can have his strength to be trebled, the burden will not be heavier but lighter than it was before to our natural strength.
if the burden be doubled, yet if he can have his strength to be trebled, the burden will not be Heavier but lighter than it was before to our natural strength.
Though thou canst not tell how to bear it with thine own strength, yet what canst thou tell what thou shalt do with the strength of Jesus Christ? Thou saiest thou canst not bear it,
Though thou Canst not tell how to bear it with thine own strength, yet what Canst thou tell what thou shalt do with the strength of jesus christ? Thou Sayest thou Canst not bear it,
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and therefore we find such a strange kind of expression in the Epistle of St. Paul to the Collossians, praying for the Saints, That they might be strengthened with all might, according unto his glorious power, unto what? Ʋnto all patience, and long-suffering with joyfulness, Strengthened with all might, according to the Power of God, the glorious Power of God,
and Therefore we find such a strange kind of expression in the Epistle of Saint Paul to the Colossians, praying for the Saints, That they might be strengthened with all might, according unto his glorious power, unto what? Ʋnto all patience, and long-suffering with joyfulness, Strengthened with all might, according to the Power of God, the glorious Power of God,
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unto all long-suffering and patience, and that with joyfulness? It is true, the spirit of a man may be able to sustain his infirmities, may be able to sustain and keep up his spirits, the natural spirit of a man,
unto all long-suffering and patience, and that with joyfulness? It is true, the Spirit of a man may be able to sustain his infirmities, may be able to sustain and keep up his spirits, the natural Spirit of a man,
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but much more then when this spirit is acted with grace and holiness, and when it is filled with the strength of Jesus Christ, this is the way of a godly mans getting contentment, the Mystery of it, it is by fetching in strength from Jesus Christ.
but much more then when this Spirit is acted with grace and holiness, and when it is filled with the strength of jesus christ, this is the Way of a godly men getting contentment, the Mystery of it, it is by fetching in strength from jesus christ.
Such a man is a poor man, the plunderers came and took away all that he had, what shall he do then when all is gone? But when all is gone, there is an art and skill that godliness teaches to make up all those losses in God.
Such a man is a poor man, the plunderers Come and took away all that he had, what shall he do then when all is gone? But when all is gone, there is an art and skill that godliness Teaches to make up all those losses in God.
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I say, it is God that is All in All. Am not I to thee (saith Elkanah to Hannah ) instead of ten children? So saith God to a gracious heart, Thou wantest this, thy Estate is plundered:
I say, it is God that is All in All. Am not I to thee (Says Elkanah to Hannah) instead of ten children? So Says God to a gracious heart, Thou Wantest this, thy Estate is plundered:
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Was the Creature any other to thee but a Conduit, a Pipe that did convey Gods goodness to thee? The Pipe is cut off saith God, Come to me to the Fountain and drink immediately,
Was the Creature any other to thee but a Conduit, a Pipe that did convey God's Goodness to thee? The Pipe is Cut off Says God, Come to me to the Fountain and drink immediately,
and if there be severall Pipes, upon which he finds the water comes but scantly into his Wash-house, he will rather stop the other Pipes, that he may have all the water come in where he would have it.
and if there be several Pipes, upon which he finds the water comes but scantly into his Washhouse, he will rather stop the other Pipes, that he may have all the water come in where he would have it.
As if you have Children, because you have servants perhaps do feed them, and give them things, you perceive that your servants do steal away the Hearts of your Children, you would hardly be able to bear it, you would be ready to turn away such a servant,
As if you have Children, Because you have Servants perhaps do feed them, and give them things, you perceive that your Servants do steal away the Hearts of your Children, you would hardly be able to bear it, you would be ready to turn away such a servant,
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and what loss hath the Childe that the affections that run in a rough Channel before towards the servant, it runs towards the Mother? So, those affections that run towards the creature, God would have them run towards himself, that so he may be All in All to thee here in this World.
and what loss hath the Child that the affections that run in a rough Channel before towards the servant, it runs towards the Mother? So, those affections that run towards the creature, God would have them run towards himself, that so he may be All in All to thee Here in this World.
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and what is that but the enjoyment of God to be all in all to us? There is one text in the Revelations that speaks of the glorious condition of the Church that is like to be even here in this world, Rev. 21.22. And I saw no Temple therein, for the Lord God Almighty, and the Lamb, are the Temple of it;
and what is that but the enjoyment of God to be all in all to us? There is one text in the Revelations that speaks of the glorious condition of the Church that is like to be even Here in this world, Rev. 21.22. And I saw no Temple therein, for the Lord God Almighty, and the Lamb, Are the Temple of it;
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for it follows presently in the 24. and 26. verses, And they (speaking of the Kings of the earth:) And the Kings of the earth do bring their glory and honor unto it:
for it follows presently in the 24. and 26. Verses, And they (speaking of the Kings of the earth:) And the Kings of the earth do bring their glory and honour unto it:
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Now if there be such a time here in this world, that God shall be All in All, that in no comparison there shall be no such need of Creatures as now there is,
Now if there be such a time Here in this world, that God shall be All in All, that in no comparison there shall be no such need of Creatures as now there is,
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Oh that you would but mind this mystery, that it may be a reality to the hearts of the Saints in such times as these are, they would find this priviledge, that they get by Grace, to be worth thousands of worlds:
O that you would but mind this mystery, that it may be a reality to the hearts of the Saints in such times as these Are, they would find this privilege, that they get by Grace, to be worth thousands of world's:
Hence is that of Jacob that I mentioned in another case, it is remarkable, and comes in fully here, in Gen. 33. that notable speech of Jacob when his brother Esau did meet him, ye find in one place, that Esau he refused Jacobs present, in the 8. verse,
Hence is that of Jacob that I mentioned in Another case, it is remarkable, and comes in Fully Here, in Gen. 33. that notable speech of Jacob when his brother Esau did meet him, you find in one place, that Esau he refused Jacobs present, in the 8. verse,
now in your books it is the same in English, I have enough (saith Esau; ) and I have enough (saith Jacob: ) but in the Hebrew Jacobs word is different from Esau's, Jacob's word signifies, I have all things, and yet Jacob was poorer than Esau. Oh this should be a shame to us, that an Esau should say, I have enough;
now in your books it is the same in English, I have enough (Says Esau;) and I have enough (Says Jacob:) but in the Hebrew Jacobs word is different from Esau's, Jacob's word signifies, I have all things, and yet Jacob was Poorer than Esau O this should be a shame to us, that an Esau should say, I have enough;
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In Prov. 14.14 A good man shall be satisfied from himself, from that that is within himself, that is the meaning, a gracious man he hath a bird within his own bosom that makes him melody enough,
In Curae 14.14 A good man shall be satisfied from himself, from that that is within himself, that is the meaning, a gracious man he hath a bird within his own bosom that makes him melody enough,
you see him spoken ill of abroad, he hath a conscience within him that makes up the want of a name and credit, that is instead of a thousand witnesses.
you see him spoken ill of abroad, he hath a conscience within him that makes up the want of a name and credit, that is instead of a thousand Witnesses.
they can fetch Contentment, if they have the creature to satisfie them: But to fetch Contentment from the covenant of grace that they have little skill in.
they can fetch Contentment, if they have the creature to satisfy them: But to fetch Contentment from the Covenant of grace that they have little skill in.
and now onely a word to the second:) Secondly, how he fetches contentment from the particular branches of the covenant, that is, from the particular promises that he hath for the supplying of every particular want:
and now only a word to the second:) Secondly, how he Fetches contentment from the particular branches of the Covenant, that is, from the particular promises that he hath for the supplying of every particular want:
As I should have shewed several promises that God hath made, let the affliction be what it will, I will but onely mention one that is the saddest affliction of all;
As I should have showed several promises that God hath made, let the affliction be what it will, I will but only mention one that is the Saddest affliction of all;
Answ. First, This is the answer I would give, The promises of outward deliverances that were made to the people of God in the time of the Law were to be understood then a great deal more literally,
Answer First, This is the answer I would give, The promises of outward Deliverances that were made to the people of God in the time of the Law were to be understood then a great deal more literally,
though God made a covenant of Grace and eternal life in Christ with them, yet I think there was another covenant too, that God speaks of as a distinct covenant for outward things to deal with his peopleby, according to their waies either in outward prosperity,
though God made a Covenant of Grace and Eternal life in christ with them, yet I think there was Another Covenant too, that God speaks of as a distinct Covenant for outward things to deal with his peopleby, according to their ways either in outward Prosperity,
the general constant way of God was to deal with the People of the Jews according as they did well or ill, (in an ordinary way) with outward judgments and outward mercies:
the general constant Way of God was to deal with the People of the jews according as they did well or ill, (in an ordinary Way) with outward Judgments and outward Mercies:
Thirdly, When God doth make such promises to his people, yet still it must be with this reservation, that God must have liberty to these three things. 1. That notwithstanding his promise, he will have liberty to make use of any thing for your chastisement. 2. That he must have liberty to make use of your estates,
Thirdly, When God does make such promises to his people, yet still it must be with this reservation, that God must have liberty to these three things. 1. That notwithstanding his promise, he will have liberty to make use of any thing for your chastisement. 2. That he must have liberty to make use of your estates,
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though he hath made a promise to you, he will not lose the propriety that he hath in your estates and lives. 3. God must have so much liberty to make use of what you have,
though he hath made a promise to you, he will not loose the propriety that he hath in your estates and lives. 3. God must have so much liberty to make use of what you have,
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there is so much to be learned in the promise that God hath made concerning this particular evil, that the people of God they may come to quiet and content their hearts in this affliction.
there is so much to be learned in the promise that God hath made Concerning this particular evil, that the people of God they may come to quiet and content their hearts in this affliction.
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or at least to deliver me from all the evil of it, now if this thing doth befall me and yet I have a promise of God, certainly the evil of it is taken away, this promise tells me that if it doth befall me,
or At least to deliver me from all the evil of it, now if this thing does befall me and yet I have a promise of God, Certainly the evil of it is taken away, this promise tells me that if it does befall me,
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That is the next thing, A Christian heart hath not only contentment in God (and certainly, he that hath God, must have all, he that hath him that hath all, he hath all) But he is able to make up all his outward wants of Creature-comforts from what he finds in himself:
That is the next thing, A Christian heart hath not only contentment in God (and Certainly, he that hath God, must have all, he that hath him that hath all, he hath all) But he is able to make up all his outward Wants of Creature comforts from what he finds in himself:
I say, A Godiy man can make up whatsoever he wants without the creature, he can make it up in himself, in Proverbs 14. vers. 14. A good man is satisfied in himself:
I say, A Godiy man can make up whatsoever he Wants without the creature, he can make it up in himself, in Proverbs 14. vers. 14. A good man is satisfied in himself:
And then, Doth he want honor? he hath his own Conscience witnessing for him, that is as a thousand witnesses, the Scripture saith in Luk. 17. verse 21. Neither shall they say, Lo, here; or Lo, there:
And then, Does he want honour? he hath his own Conscience witnessing for him, that is as a thousand Witnesses, the Scripture Says in Luk. 17. verse 21. Neither shall they say, Lo, Here; or Lo, there:
if they would but look into that Comment upon the Gospel that we have of a learned man, they shall find a very strange conceit that he hath about this very Text, he confesses indeed it is inutterable; and so indeed it is:
if they would but look into that Comment upon the Gospel that we have of a learned man, they shall find a very strange conceit that he hath about this very Text, he Confesses indeed it is inutterable; and so indeed it is:
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he makes it that there is such a presence of God and Christ within the soul of a man, that when the body dies (he saith) that the soul goes into God and Christ that is within him;
he makes it that there is such a presence of God and christ within the soul of a man, that when the body die (he Says) that the soul Goes into God and christ that is within him;
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the Souls going into God and Christ, and enjoying of that communion with God and Christ that is within its self, that is Heaven to it (saith he.) He confesses he is not able to expresse himself,
the Souls going into God and christ, and enjoying of that communion with God and christ that is within its self, that is Heaven to it (Says he.) He Confesses he is not able to express himself,
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but certainly for the present before death, there is a Kingdom of God within the soul, such a manifestation of God in the soul, that is enough to content the heart of a Godly man in the world, the Kingdom to content hath now within him, he shall not stay till afterwards, till he goes to Heaven;
but Certainly for the present before death, there is a Kingdom of God within the soul, such a manifestation of God in the soul, that is enough to content the heart of a Godly man in the world, the Kingdom to content hath now within him, he shall not stay till afterwards, till he Goes to Heaven;
that Heaven which is within the soul for the present (I say) it is like the white stone and the new name, that none but those that have it can understand it:
that Heaven which is within the soul for the present (I say) it is like the white stone and the new name, that none but those that have it can understand it:
you know rich men account it a great happiness, if they need not go to buy things by the penny as others do, they have all things for pleasure or profit upon their own ground,
you know rich men account it a great happiness, if they need not go to buy things by the penny as Others do, they have all things for pleasure or profit upon their own ground,
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That place which we have in the first of James, seems to allude to that condition of men that have all their estates within themselves; James 1.4. But let patience have her perfect work, that we may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing:
That place which we have in the First of James, seems to allude to that condition of men that have all their estates within themselves; James 1.4. But let patience have her perfect work, that we may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing:
it is with him being filled with good things, just like as it is with many a man that enjoys abundance of comforts at home at his own house, God grants to him a convenient habitation, a comfortable Yoke fellow,
it is with him being filled with good things, just like as it is with many a man that enjoys abundance of comforts At home At his own house, God grants to him a convenient habitation, a comfortable Yoke fellow,
And so a carnal heart, because there is nothing but filthyness, a filthy stink in himself, nothing but vileness and baseness within him, upon this it is that he seeks his Contentment elsewhere:
And so a carnal heart, Because there is nothing but filthiness, a filthy stink in himself, nothing but vileness and baseness within him, upon this it is that he seeks his Contentment elsewhere:
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many men through their wickedness they have burdens without, but the greatest burden is the wickedness of their own hearts, they are not burdened with their sins in a godly way, that would case their burden,
many men through their wickedness they have burdens without, but the greatest burden is the wickedness of their own hearts, they Are not burdened with their Sins in a godly Way, that would case their burden,
Vertue it is content with its self for to live well; (It is a speech of Cicero, and it is in one of his Paradoxes) It finds enough within its own sphere for the living happily:
Virtue it is content with its self for to live well; (It is a speech of Cicero, and it is in one of his Paradoxes) It finds enough within its own sphere for the living happily:
You will say such and such men that have all things, they need not be beholding to any body, you shall have many that will labor and take pains when they are young, that they might not be beholding to others, I love to live of my self;
You will say such and such men that have all things, they need not be beholding to any body, you shall have many that will labour and take pains when they Are young, that they might not be beholding to Others, I love to live of my self;
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and those that are godly and keep close to God in their communion with him, they understand what I mean by this, that a Christian hath supply of all his wants within himself;
and those that Are godly and keep close to God in their communion with him, they understand what I mean by this, that a Christian hath supply of all his Wants within himself;
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so comfortably every way as I would, although it be not so, what hath he to content his spirit? saith he, He hath made with me an everlasting Covenant;
so comfortably every Way as I would, although it be not so, what hath he to content his Spirit? Says he, He hath made with me an everlasting Covenant;
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although my house be not so, yet he hath made with me an everlasting Covenant, I am one yet in Covenant with God, the Lord hath made with me an everlasting Covenant:
although my house be not so, yet he hath made with me an everlasting Covenant, I am one yet in Covenant with God, the Lord hath made with me an everlasting Covenant:
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Alack, there is no sureness here in these things, I can be sure of nothing here, especially in these times, we know that a man can be sure of little that he hath, who can be sure of his estate? perhaps some of you here that have lived well and comfortably before,
Alack, there is no sureness Here in these things, I can be sure of nothing Here, especially in these times, we know that a man can be sure of little that he hath, who can be sure of his estate? perhaps Some of you Here that have lived well and comfortably before,
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and they are not at charge, but only the exercising of Grace, for they may go to this Assurance Office to assure everything that they venture, either to have the thing it self, or be paid for it:
and they Are not At charge, but only the exercising of Grace, for they may go to this Assurance Office to assure everything that they venture, either to have the thing it self, or be paid for it:
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Yea and then further, This is all my salvation, and all my desire, VVhy David, is there not somthing else that thou wouldst have besides this Covenant? No saith he, It is all involved in this.
Yea and then further, This is all my salvation, and all my desire, Why David, is there not something Else that thou Wouldst have beside this Covenant? No Says he, It is all involved in this.
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but have you found it so effectual to your souls? have you suckt this sweetness from the Covenant and content to your hearts in your sad condition? It is a speciall sign of the truth of Grace in any soul, that when any affliction doth befall him, in a kind of natural way, he doth presently repair to the Covenant;
but have you found it so effectual to your Souls? have you sucked this sweetness from the Covenant and content to your hearts in your sad condition? It is a special Signen of the truth of Grace in any soul, that when any affliction does befall him, in a kind of natural Way, he does presently repair to the Covenant;
and if you find that your hearts do thus work, presently to be running to the Covenant, it is an excellent sign of the truth of grace: that is for the general.
and if you find that your hearts do thus work, presently to be running to the Covenant, it is an excellent Signen of the truth of grace: that is for the general.
Now I remember I spoke a little about that, that in outward promises in the time of the Law, they might rest more upon them than we can in the time of the Gospel.
Now I Remember I spoke a little about that, that in outward promises in the time of the Law, they might rest more upon them than we can in the time of the Gospel.
for there was a special Covenant that God pleased to call a new Covenant by way of distinction from the other Covenant that is made with us in Christ for eternal life:
for there was a special Covenant that God pleased to call a new Covenant by Way of distinction from the other Covenant that is made with us in christ for Eternal life:
And so even the Law was given them in a more peculiar way for an external Covenant of outward blessings in the Land of Canaan, and so God did deal with them in a more external Covenant than he doth now with his people.
And so even the Law was given them in a more peculiar Way for an external Covenant of outward blessings in the Land of Canaan, and so God did deal with them in a more external Covenant than he does now with his people.
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We must lay no more upon outward promises than this, and therefore if we will lay more we make the Promise to bear more than it will bear out. For to give some instance;
We must lay no more upon outward promises than this, and Therefore if we will lay more we make the Promise to bear more than it will bear out. For to give Some instance;
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I opened that promise in Psal. 91. Now if I had lived in the time of the Law, perhaps I might have been somewhat more confident of the literal performance of the promise than I can now in the time of the Gospel, the promise now bears no more than this, That God hath a special protection over his People,
I opened that promise in Psalm 91. Now if I had lived in the time of the Law, perhaps I might have been somewhat more confident of the literal performance of the promise than I can now in the time of the Gospel, the promise now bears no more than this, That God hath a special protection over his People,
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I had thought to have given you divers promises for the Contentment of the heart in the time of affliction, Isa. 43.2. When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee, and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee:
I had Thought to have given you diverse promises for the Contentment of the heart in the time of affliction, Isaiah 43.2. When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee, and through the Rivers, they shall not overflow thee:
Certainly though this promise was made in the time of the Law, yet it will be made good to all the Saints now, one way or other, either in the letter or some other way.
Certainly though this promise was made in the time of the Law, yet it will be made good to all the Saints now, one Way or other, either in the Letter or Some other Way.
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For so we find it plainly, that promise that was made to Joshua, I will not fail thee nor forsake thee, Josh. 1.5. It's applied to the Christians in the time of the Gospel.
For so we find it plainly, that promise that was made to joshua, I will not fail thee nor forsake thee, Josh. 1.5. It's applied to the Christians in the time of the Gospel.
So that here is the way of faith in bringing Contentment by the Promises, that all the Promises that ever were made to our forefathers, from the begining of the world, the Saints of God have an interest in them, they are their inheritances,
So that Here is the Way of faith in bringing Contentment by the Promises, that all the Promises that ever were made to our Forefathers, from the beginning of the world, the Saints of God have an Interest in them, they Are their inheritances,
but we inherit more, for you shall find in that place of the Hebrews, there is more said than is to Joshua; to Joshua God saith, He will not leave him, nor forsake him;
but we inherit more, for you shall find in that place of the Hebrews, there is more said than is to joshua; to joshua God Says, He will not leave him, nor forsake him;
now in that place of the Hebrews in the Greek there is five negatives, I will not, not, not, not, not, again there is the elegancy of it very much, in the Greek I say there is five negatives in that little sentence;
now in that place of the Hebrews in the Greek there is five negatives, I will not, not, not, not, not, again there is the elegancy of it very much, in the Greek I say there is five negatives in that little sentence;
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there God made a promise, that no weapon formed against his people should prosper, and everytongue that shall rise against them in judgement thou shalt condemn (and mark what follows) this is the heritage of the servants of the Lord,
there God made a promise, that no weapon formed against his people should prosper, and everytongue that shall rise against them in judgement thou shalt condemn (and mark what follows) this is the heritage of the Servants of the Lord,
True, it holds forth thus much, that Gods protection is in a special manner over Souldiers that are godly, And every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgement, thou shalt condemn:
True, it holds forth thus much, that God's protection is in a special manner over Soldiers that Are godly, And every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgement, thou shalt condemn:
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but though thy father or mother died and left thee no heritage, yet thou hast a heritage in the promise, This is their heritage. So that ther's no Godly man or woman, but is a great Heir.
but though thy father or mother died and left thee no heritage, yet thou hast a heritage in the promise, This is their heritage. So that ther's no Godly man or woman, but is a great Heir.
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But a godly man every time he reads the Scriptures (remember this Note when you are reading the Scripture) and there meeteth with a Promise, he ought to lay his hand upon it,
But a godly man every time he reads the Scriptures (Remember this Note when you Are reading the Scripture) and there meeteth with a Promise, he ought to lay his hand upon it,
and this will make you to be contented. Here's a Mysterious way of Contentment. So in Psal. 34.10. and 37.6. there's divers other Promises that brings Contentment. In Isa. 58.10.
and this will make you to be contented. Here's a Mysterious Way of Contentment. So in Psalm 34.10. and 37.6. there's diverse other Promises that brings Contentment. In Isaiah 58.10.
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There is two or three things more that shew how a Godly man hath Contentment after another kind of way than any Carnal heart in the world hath, it's a Mysterious way, as thus.
There is two or three things more that show how a Godly man hath Contentment After Another kind of Way than any Carnal heart in the world hath, it's a Mysterious Way, as thus.
Though we have but a hard breakfast, yet we shall have a good dinner, we shall presently be in Heaven, do but shut your eyes (saith one) and you shall be in Heaven presently. 2 Cor. 4.16. We faint not (saith the Apostle) Why? Because these light afflictions that are but for a moment, work for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory.
Though we have but a hard breakfast, yet we shall have a good dinner, we shall presently be in Heaven, do but shut your eyes (Says one) and you shall be in Heaven presently. 2 Cor. 4.16. We faint not (Says the Apostle) Why? Because these Light afflictions that Are but for a moment, work for us a Far more exceeding and Eternal weight of glory.
Indeed here we know that one drop of sour, or one drop of gall will make bitter a great deal of honey, put a spoonfull of Sugar into a cup of gall or wormwood, that will not sweeten it,
Indeed Here we know that one drop of sour, or one drop of Gall will make bitter a great deal of honey, put a spoonful of Sugar into a cup of Gall or wormwood, that will not sweeten it,
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now do you find that you can come away from prayer and not look sad? As it's said (in 1 Sam. 1.18.) of Hannah, that when she had been at prayer her countenance was no more sad, there she was comforted;
now do you find that you can come away from prayer and not look sad? As it's said (in 1 Sam. 1.18.) of Hannah, that when she had been At prayer her countenance was no more sad, there she was comforted;
you see Contentment is not such a poor business as many make it, to say you must be content, &c. But it is a great Art and Mystery of Godliness to be contented in the way of a Christian,
you see Contentment is not such a poor business as many make it, to say you must be content, etc. But it is a great Art and Mystery of Godliness to be contented in the Way of a Christian,
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as you know a childe at first cries, It's hard, It's that that I remember Bradford the Martyr saith, Whosoever hath not learned the Lesson of the Crosse, hath not learned his ABC in Christianity.
as you know a child At First cries, It's hard, It's that that I Remember Bradford the Martyr Says, Whosoever hath not learned the lesson of the Cross, hath not learned his ABC in Christianity.
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There is none can be a Scholar except be doth learn his ABC: so thou must learn the lesson of self-denial or thou canst never come to be a Scholar in Christs School, to be learned in this Mystery of contentment:
There is none can be a Scholar except be does Learn his ABC: so thou must Learn the Lesson of self-denial or thou Canst never come to be a Scholar in Christ School, to be learned in this Mystery of contentment:
Secondly, I deserve nothing. I am nothing, and I deserve nothing, suppose I have not this and that that others have, I am sure I deserve nothing except it be Hell;
Secondly, I deserve nothing. I am nothing, and I deserve nothing, suppose I have not this and that that Others have, I am sure I deserve nothing except it be Hell;
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you will answer any of your servants, so that is not content, I marvel what you deserve? or your children, Do you deserve it, that you are so eager upon it? you think to stop their mouths thus;
you will answer any of your Servants, so that is not content, I marvel what you deserve? or your children, Do you deserve it, that you Are so eager upon it? you think to stop their mouths thus;
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so we may easily stop our own mouths, we deserve nothing, and therefore why should we be impatient if we have not what we desire, if we had deserved any thing, we might have some trouble of spirit,
so we may Easily stop our own mouths, we deserve nothing, and Therefore why should we be impatient if we have not what we desire, if we had deserved any thing, we might have Some trouble of Spirit,
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so that as in the presence of God upon a real sight of it self it can say Lord I am nothing, Lord I deserve nothing, Lord I can do nothing, I can receive nothing, I can make use of nothing, I am worse than nothing,
so that as in the presence of God upon a real sighed of it self it can say Lord I am nothing, Lord I deserve nothing, Lord I can do nothing, I can receive nothing, I can make use of nothing, I am Worse than nothing,
and therefore what great matter is it for me to be cut short here? A man that is little in his own eyes, such a man or woman will account every affliction to be little,
and Therefore what great matter is it for me to be Cut short Here? A man that is little in his own eyes, such a man or woman will account every affliction to be little,
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There was never any denied himself so much as Jesus Christ did, he gave his cheeks to the smiters, he opened not his mouth, he was as a lamb when he was led to the slaughter, he made no noise in the street:
There was never any denied himself so much as jesus christ did, he gave his cheeks to the smiters, he opened not his Mouth, he was as a lamb when he was led to the slaughter, he made no noise in the street:
and so he was the most contented that ever any was in the world, and the neerer we come to learn to deny our selves as Christ did, the more contented shall we be,
and so he was the most contented that ever any was in the world, and the nearer we come to Learn to deny our selves as christ did, the more contented shall we be,
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I, but saith he that hath learned his lesson of selfdenyal, I rather wonder that God bestows upon me the liberty of breathing in the air, knowing how vile I am,
I, but Says he that hath learned his Lesson of self-denial, I rather wonder that God bestows upon me the liberty of breathing in the air, knowing how vile I am,
Because thereby the soul comes to rejoyce and take sat is faction in all Gods ways (I beseech you observe this) If a man be selfish and have self-love prevail in his heart, those things that suits with his own ends he will be glad of them;
Because thereby the soul comes to rejoice and take sat is faction in all God's ways (I beseech you observe this) If a man be selfish and have Self-love prevail in his heart, those things that suits with his own ends he will be glad of them;
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and his comforts are multiplied, whereas the comforts of other men are single, it is but very rare that Gods ways shall suit with a mans particular ends,
and his comforts Are multiplied, whereas the comforts of other men Are single, it is but very rare that God's ways shall suit with a men particular ends,
but those whose hearts are inlarged and make publike things their ends, and can deny themselves, they can walk at breadth and never justle one with another so as the other do.
but those whose hearts Are enlarged and make public things their ends, and can deny themselves, they can walk At breadth and never justle one with Another so as the other doe.
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My Brethren, the reason why you have not Contentment in the things of the world, it is not because you have not enough of them, that is not the reason,
My Brothers, the reason why you have not Contentment in the things of the world, it is not Because you have not enough of them, that is not the reason,
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Why do you lay out your money for that which is not bread (Isa. 55.2.) and your labour for that which satisfieth not? You are mad people, you seek to satisfie your stomachs with that that is not bread, you follow the wind, you will never have Contentment, all the creatures in the world say, Contentment is not in us, riches saith Contentment is not in me, pleasure saith Contentment is not in me,
Why do you lay out your money for that which is not bred (Isaiah 55.2.) and your labour for that which Satisfieth not? You Are mad people, you seek to satisfy your stomachs with that that is not bred, you follow the wind, you will never have Contentment, all the creatures in the world say, Contentment is not in us, riches Says Contentment is not in me, pleasure Says Contentment is not in me,
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and the soul that by coming into the School of Christ, by understanding the glorious mysteries of the Gospel, comes to see the vanity of all things in the world, that is the soul that comes to true Contentment.
and the soul that by coming into the School of christ, by understanding the glorious Mysteres of the Gospel, comes to see the vanity of all things in the world, that is the soul that comes to true Contentment.
and there he causes such a real sight of the great things of eternity, and the absolute necessity of those things, that possesses your hearts with fear,
and there he Causes such a real sighed of the great things of eternity, and the absolute necessity of those things, that Possesses your hearts with Fear,
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I Mentioned three Lessons the last time, that Christ teaches those Scholars that come into his School, whereby they might come to get Contentment. First, The Lesson of Self-denial.
I Mentioned three Lessons the last time, that christ Teaches those Scholars that come into his School, whereby they might come to get Contentment. First, The lesson of Self-denial.
So it would be certainly when the soul is once taken up with the things that are of absolute necessity, it will not be much troubled about other things.
So it would be Certainly when the soul is once taken up with the things that Are of absolute necessity, it will not be much troubled about other things.
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Who are the men that are most discontented, but idle persons, persons that have nothing to take up their minds, every little thing disquiets and discontents them? But now a man that hath business of great weight and consequence,
Who Are the men that Are most discontented, but idle Persons, Persons that have nothing to take up their minds, every little thing disquiets and discontents them? But now a man that hath business of great weight and consequence,
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but now, when the heart is taken up with the weighty things of Eternity, the great things of eternal life, the heart being taken up with them, these things that are here below, that did disquiet it before, are things now of no consideration with him, in comparison to the other,
but now, when the heart is taken up with the weighty things of Eternity, the great things of Eternal life, the heart being taken up with them, these things that Are Here below, that did disquiet it before, Are things now of no consideration with him, in comparison to the other,
by that I mean thus, God comes to instruct the soul effectually through Christ by his Spirit, upon what terms it lives here in the world, in what relation it is that it doth stand:
by that I mean thus, God comes to instruct the soul effectually through christ by his Spirit, upon what terms it lives Here in the world, in what Relation it is that it does stand:
as now to instance in all these conditions, When a man is at home, if he hath not things according to his desire he will be finding fault, and is not contented;
as now to instance in all these conditions, When a man is At home, if he hath not things according to his desire he will be finding fault, and is not contented;
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and I must not be finding fault, I am but in another mans house, and it were not manners for one to find fault when he is abroad in another bodies family,
and I must not be finding fault, I am but in Another men house, and it were not manners for one to find fault when he is abroad in Another bodies family,
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and though you have many things otherwise than you would have them at home, but still you are quieted with that, you are at Sea. Marriners when they are at Sea they care not what cloaths they have then,
and though you have many things otherwise than you would have them At home, but still you Are quieted with that, you Are At Sea. Mariners when they Are At Sea they care not what clothes they have then,
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but they think when they come home, then they shall have their fine silk stocking, and brave suits, and lac'd bands and such things, and shall be very fine;
but they think when they come home, then they shall have their fine silk stocking, and brave suits, and laced bans and such things, and shall be very fine;
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it's true, it's a great mercy of God to us in England in that we can travel with such delight and accommodations more than they can in other Countries;
it's true, it's a great mercy of God to us in England in that we can travel with such delight and accommodations more than they can in other Countries;
The Scripture tells us plainly that we must behave our selves here but as pilgrims and strangers. In 1 Pet. 2.11. Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul:
The Scripture tells us plainly that we must behave our selves Here but as pilgrim's and Strangers. In 1 Pet. 2.11. Dearly Beloved, I beseech you as Strangers and pilgrim's, abstain from fleshly Lustiest, which war against the soul:
And were not this a madness for a man to be discontent because he hath not what he sees there, seeing it may be he is to go away again within half a quarter of an hour? So you find it in David, this was the argument that brought off Davids heart from the things of this world,
And were not this a madness for a man to be discontent Because he hath not what he sees there, seeing it may be he is to go away again within half a quarter of an hour? So you find it in David, this was the argument that brought off Davids heart from the things of this world,
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and therefore we are to behave our selves accordingly. So the Apostle makes use of this argument in writing unto Timothy, 2 Tim. 2.3. Thou therefore endure hardness as a good Souldier of Jesus Christ.
and Therefore we Are to behave our selves accordingly. So the Apostle makes use of this argument in writing unto Timothy, 2 Tim. 2.3. Thou Therefore endure hardness as a good Soldier of jesus christ.
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Now Christians they know that they are in their warfare, they are here in this world fighting and combating with the enemies of their souls and eternal condition,
Now Christians they know that they Are in their warfare, they Are Here in this world fighting and combating with the enemies of their Souls and Eternal condition,
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The right understanding of this, that God hath put them into such a condition, it is that that will content them, especially when they consider that they are certain of the victory,
The right understanding of this, that God hath put them into such a condition, it is that that will content them, especially when they Consider that they Are certain of the victory,
And that's the fourth Lesson that Christ doth teach the soul when he brings it into his School, to learn the Art of Contentment, he makes him understand throughly the relation in which he hath placed him in, in this world.
And that's the fourth lesson that christ does teach the soul when he brings it into his School, to Learn the Art of Contentment, he makes him understand thoroughly the Relation in which he hath placed him in, in this world.
that is, take the Creature considered in it's self, but yet though there be a vanity in the Creature in it's self, in respect of satisfying the soul for its portion,
that is, take the Creature considered in it's self, but yet though there be a vanity in the Creature in it's self, in respect of satisfying the soul for its portion,
Oh were we but instructed in this Lesson, did we but understand, and throughly believe this to be a truth, that there is no creature in all the world hath any goodness in it any further than it hath reference to the first infinite Supream Good of all, that so far as I can enjoy God in it,
O were we but instructed in this lesson, did we but understand, and thoroughly believe this to be a truth, that there is no creature in all the world hath any Goodness in it any further than it hath Referente to the First infinite Supreme Good of all, that so Far as I can enjoy God in it,
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this man now never came into the School of Christ to know wherein the good of an estate did consist, no marvail if he be disquieted when he hath lost his estate:
this man now never Come into the School of christ to know wherein the good of an estate did consist, no marvel if he be disquieted when he hath lost his estate:
when such a one hath an estate, he thinks, in that I have an estate above my brethren, in this consists the good of it to me, in that I have an opportunity to serve God the better,
when such a one hath an estate, he thinks, in that I have an estate above my brothers, in this consists the good of it to me, in that I have an opportunity to serve God the better,
that is, will call me to honor him by suffering, and if I may do God as much Service now in my way of suffering, that is, to shew forth the Grace of his Spirit in the way of my suffering as I did in the way of prosperity, I have as much of God as I had before;
that is, will call me to honour him by suffering, and if I may do God as much Service now in my Way of suffering, that is, to show forth the Grace of his Spirit in the Way of my suffering as I did in the Way of Prosperity, I have as much of God as I had before;
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Now if I can say, That through Gods mercy in my affliction I find the Graces of Gods Spirit working as strongly in me as ever they did when I had my estate, I am where I was,
Now if I can say, That through God's mercy in my affliction I find the Graces of God's Spirit working as strongly in me as ever they did when I had my estate, I am where I was,
those that study Logick, they have their books according to that; and those that would study Rethorick and Philosophy have their books according to that;
those that study Logic, they have their books according to that; and those that would study Rhetoric and Philosophy have their books according to that;
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and to read over that, and this will help you to Contentment these three ways: 1. By the studying of thy heart, thou wilt come presently to discover wherein thy discontent lies;
and to read over that, and this will help you to Contentment these three ways: 1. By the studying of thy heart, thou wilt come presently to discover wherein thy discontent lies;
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but a man or woman that knows their own heart, they will find out presently where the root of their discontent lies, that it lies in such a corruption,
but a man or woman that knows their own heart, they will find out presently where the root of their discontent lies, that it lies in such a corruption,
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and we should labour to know our hearts well, that when they are out of tune we may know what the matter is. 2. This knowledge of our hearts will help us to Contentment,
and we should labour to know our hearts well, that when they Are out of tune we may know what the matter is. 2. This knowledge of our hearts will help us to Contentment,
but that man or woman that hath studied their own hearts, when God comes with afflictions upon them, they can say, I would not for any thing in the world have been without this affliction, God hath so suted this affliction to my condition,
but that man or woman that hath studied their own hearts, when God comes with afflictions upon them, they can say, I would not for any thing in the world have been without this affliction, God hath so suited this affliction to my condition,
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but a Physician takes a Purge, and it makes him extreamly sick, saith the Physician, I like this the better, it doth but work upon the humor that I know is the cause of my disease,
but a physician Takes a Purge, and it makes him extremely sick, Says the physician, I like this the better, it does but work upon the humour that I know is the cause of my disease,
Carnal men and women they know not their own spirits, and therefore they fling and vex upon every affliction that doth befall them, they know not what distempers are in their hearts, that may be healed by their afflictions,
Carnal men and women they know not their own spirits, and Therefore they fling and vex upon every affliction that does befall them, they know not what distempers Are in their hearts, that may be healed by their afflictions,
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if it please God to give them a sanctified use of them. 3. By knowing their own hearts, they know what they are able to mannage, and by this meanes they come to be content;
if it please God to give them a sanctified use of them. 3. By knowing their own hearts, they know what they Are able to manage, and by this means they come to be content;
and they were not able to manage such prosperity, God saw it, and (saith a poor soul) I am in some measure convinc'd, by looking into mine own heart, that I was not able to manage such a condition.
and they were not able to manage such Prosperity, God saw it, and (Says a poor soul) I am in Some measure convinced, by looking into mine own heart, that I was not able to manage such a condition.
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yet I would be poorer, I could be willing to be poorer than I am, for the truth is (as if he should say) the Lord knew that that was more sutable to me,
yet I would be Poorer, I could be willing to be Poorer than I am, for the truth is (as if he should say) the Lord knew that that was more suitable to me,
Such a one that comes into Christs School to be instructed in this Art, never comes to attain to any great skill in this Art till he comes to understand the burden that is in a prosperous estate.
Such a one that comes into Christ School to be instructed in this Art, never comes to attain to any great skill in this Art till he comes to understand the burden that is in a prosperous estate.
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and I cannot tell by what similitude to express it better, than by travelling in some Champion Country, where round about is very fair and sandy ground,
and I cannot tell by what similitude to express it better, than by traveling in Some Champion Country, where round about is very fair and sandy ground,
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but if we did but know what troubles he meets withal in his family, in his estate, in his dealings with men, we would not think his condition so happy, One may have a very fine new Shoo,
but if we did but know what Troubles he meets withal in his family, in his estate, in his dealings with men, we would not think his condition so happy, One may have a very fine new Shoo,
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you see sometimes in the evening when you light up your Candles, the Moths and the Gnats will be flying up and down in the Candle but they scorch their wings,
you see sometime in the evening when you Light up your Candles, the Moths and the Gnats will be flying up and down in the Candle but they scorch their wings,
so there is a great deal of danger in a prosperous estate, those men that are set upon a pinacle on high, these men they are in greater danger than other men are.
so there is a great deal of danger in a prosperous estate, those men that Are Set upon a pinnacle on high, these men they Are in greater danger than other men Are.
We have a notable example for that in the Children of Kohath, you shall find that they were in a more excellent estate than the other of the Levites, but they were in more danger than the other, and more trouble.
We have a notable Exampl for that in the Children of Kohath, you shall find that they were in a more excellent estate than the other of the Levites, but they were in more danger than the other, and more trouble.
and you shall find in the 21. of Joshua, vers. 10. That God did honor the sons of Kohath in a more special manner than he did honor the other Levites, which honor the Children of Aaron (being of the families of the Kohathites, who were of the Children of Levi ) had,
and you shall find in the 21. of joshua, vers. 10. That God did honour the Sons of Kohath in a more special manner than he did honour the other Levites, which honour the Children of Aaron (being of the families of the Kohathites, who were of the Children of Levi) had,
for theirs was the first Lot, and they were prefer'd before the other families of Levi, those that were imployed in the most honorable imployment, they had the most honorable Lot, the first Lot fel to them:
for theirs was the First Lot, and they were preferred before the other families of Levi, those that were employed in the most honourable employment, they had the most honourable Lot, the First Lot fell to them:
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Thus you see God honored the Children of the Kohathites. But (might other Levites say) how hath God preferred this family before us? They were honored more than the other were:
Thus you see God honoured the Children of the Kohathites. But (might other Levites say) how hath God preferred this family before us? They were honoured more than the other were:
Two Wagons and four Oxen he gave unto the sons of Gershon, according to their service: and four Wagons and eight Oxen he gave unto the sons of Merari, according unto their service, under the hand of Ithamer the son of Aaron the Priest. But saith he (vers. 9.) Unto the sons of Kohath he gave none; because the service of the Sanctuary that belonged unto them, was, That they should bear upon their shoulders.
Two Wagons and four Oxen he gave unto the Sons of Gershon, according to their service: and four Wagons and eight Oxen he gave unto the Sons of Merari, according unto their service, under the hand of ithamar the son of Aaron the Priest. But Says he (vers. 9.) Unto the Sons of Kohath he gave none; Because the service of the Sanctuary that belonged unto them, was, That they should bear upon their shoulders.
and many times those that are employed in the Ministery, or Magistracy, that sit at the Stern to order the great Affairs of the Commonwealth and State, you think they live bravely:
and many times those that Are employed in the Ministry, or Magistracy, that fit At the Stern to order the great Affairs of the Commonwealth and State, you think they live bravely:
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2. There's another burden of danger more than the rest, and that you shall find in Numb. 4.17. And the Lord spake unto Moses and unto Aaron saying, Cut ye not eff the tribe of the families of the Kohathites from among the Levites, but thus do unto them that they may live and not die:
2. There's Another burden of danger more than the rest, and that you shall find in Numb. 4.17. And the Lord spoke unto Moses and unto Aaron saying, cut you not eff the tribe of the families of the Kohathites from among the Levites, but thus do unto them that they may live and not die:
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saith God, They are to administer in the most holy things, and if they should but dare to presume to do any thing otherwise than God would have them about those services, it would cost them their lives;
Says God, They Are to administer in the most holy things, and if they should but Dare to presume to do any thing otherwise than God would have them about those services, it would cost them their lives;
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but though the service be honorable, above the imployment of other works, yet the burden of danger that likewise is greater than the danger of men that are in an inferior condition.
but though the service be honourable, above the employment of other works, yet the burden of danger that likewise is greater than the danger of men that Are in an inferior condition.
but God requires more duty of them that have more parts, God requires more duty of them that have greater estates than of you that have not such estates, Oh! you would fain have the honour,
but God requires more duty of them that have more parts, God requires more duty of them that have greater estates than of you that have not such estates, Oh! you would fain have the honour,
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and wickedness in a Kingdom that he possibly might have prevented? What abundance of Glory might a Prince bring to God if so be that he bent his soul and all his thoughts to lift up the Name of God in a Kingdom;
and wickedness in a Kingdom that he possibly might have prevented? What abundance of Glory might a Prince bring to God if so be that he bent his soul and all his thoughts to lift up the Name of God in a Kingdom;
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It's a speech of Chrysostome in that place of the Hebrews, where it's said that men must give an account for their Souls, he wonders that any men in publike place can be saved,
It's a speech of Chrysostom in that place of the Hebrews, where it's said that men must give an account for their Souls, he wonders that any men in public place can be saved,
And I remember I have read a speech of Philip that was King of Spain (though the story saith of him, that he had such a Natural conscience, that he profest he would not do any thing against his conscience, no not in secret for the gaining of a world,
And I Remember I have read a speech of Philip that was King of Spain (though the story Says of him, that he had such a Natural conscience, that he professed he would not do any thing against his conscience, no not in secret for the gaining of a world,
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The understanding this Lesson that it is a most dreadful evil, one of the most hideous and fearful evils that can befall any man upon the face of the Earth,
The understanding this lesson that it is a most dreadful evil, one of the most hideous and fearful evils that can befall any man upon the face of the Earth,
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when the Soul understands this once, and together with it (for it goes along together) that spiritual Judgements are more fearful than any outward judgements in the world, the understanding of this, will teach any one to be content in Gods crossing of them in their desires.
when the Soul understands this once, and together with it (for it Goes along together) that spiritual Judgments Are more fearful than any outward Judgments in the world, the understanding of this, will teach any one to be content in God's crossing of them in their Desires.
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Thou art crost in thy desires, now thou art discontented and vext and fretted at it, Is that thy onely Misery that thou art crost in thy desires? No, no, thou art infinitely mistaken, the greatest misery of all is,
Thou art crossed in thy Desires, now thou art discontented and vexed and fretted At it, Is that thy only Misery that thou art crossed in thy Desires? No, no, thou art infinitely mistaken, the greatest misery of all is,
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Oh saith Bernard, Let me not have such a misery as that is, for to give me what I would have, to give me my hearts desires, it is one of the most hideous judgments in the world for a man to be given up to his hearts desires.
O Says Bernard, Let me not have such a misery as that is, for to give me what I would have, to give me my hearts Desires, it is one of the most hideous Judgments in the world for a man to be given up to his hearts Desires.
We have not indeed in Scripture any certain evident sign of a Reprobate, we cannot say (except we knew a man had committed the sin against the Holy Ghost) that he is a Reprobate,
We have not indeed in Scripture any certain evident Signen of a Reprobate, we cannot say (except we knew a man had committed the since against the Holy Ghost) that he is a Reprobate,
but the neerest of all, & the blackest sign of a Reprobate is this, for God to give up a man to his hearts desires, all the pain of Diseases, all the calamities that can be thought of in the world, are no judgements in comparison of this,
but the nearest of all, & the Blackest Signen of a Reprobate is this, for God to give up a man to his hearts Desires, all the pain of Diseases, all the calamities that can be Thought of in the world, Are no Judgments in comparison of this,
now when the Soul comes to understand this, the Soul then cries out, Why am I so troubled that I have not my desires? There is nothing that God conveys his wrath more through than a prosperous Estate.
now when the Soul comes to understand this, the Soul then cries out, Why am I so troubled that I have not my Desires? There is nothing that God conveys his wrath more through than a prosperous Estate.
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I remember I have read of a Jewish Tradition that they say of Uzziah, when God struck Ʋzziah with a Leprosie, they say that the beams of the Sun was darted upon the forehead of Ʋzziah, and he was struck with a Leprosie with the darting of the beams of the Sun upon his forehead;
I Remember I have read of a Jewish Tradition that they say of Uzziah, when God struck Ʋzziah with a Leprosy, they say that the beams of the Sun was darted upon the forehead of Ʋzziah, and he was struck with a Leprosy with the darting of the beams of the Sun upon his forehead;
Would any poor man in the Country have been discontented that he was not in Ʋzziahs condition? He was a great King, I but there was the Leprosie in his fore-head;
Would any poor man in the Country have been discontented that he was not in Ʋzziahs condition? He was a great King, I but there was the Leprosy in his forehead;
the poor man may say, though I live meanly in the Country, yet I thank God my body is whole and sound, would not any man rather have russet and skins of beasts to cloath him with,
the poor man may say, though I live meanly in the Country, yet I thank God my body is Whole and found, would not any man rather have russet and skins of beasts to cloth him with,
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and you that are poor people you should consider of that, But is the health of a mans body better than his estate? what is the health of a mans soul? that's a great deal better;
and you that Are poor people you should Consider of that, But is the health of a men body better than his estate? what is the health of a men soul? that's a great deal better;
now shall he be so discontented, because his children have the tooth-ach when his neighbors children are dead? Now think thus, Lord thou hast laid an afflicted condition upon me,
now shall he be so discontented, Because his children have the toothache when his neighbours children Are dead? Now think thus, Lord thou hast laid an afflicted condition upon me,
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Now take these eight things before mentioned, and lay them together, and you may well apply that Scripture in Isa. 29. the last verse, saith the text there They also that erred in Spirit, shall come to understanding,
Now take these eight things before mentioned, and lay them together, and you may well apply that Scripture in Isaiah 29. the last verse, Says the text there They also that erred in Spirit, shall come to understanding,
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even in regard of this truth that now we are preaching of, and many that have murmured, Oh that this day you might come to understand, that Christ would bring you into his School,
even in regard of this truth that now we Are preaching of, and many that have murmured, O that this day you might come to understand, that christ would bring you into his School,
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and teach you understanding, And they that murmured shall learn Doctrine: what Doctrine shall they learn? These eight Doctrines that I have opened to you.
and teach you understanding, And they that murmured shall Learn Doctrine: what Doctrine shall they Learn? These eight Doctrines that I have opened to you.
The Ninth and last Lesson that Christ teaches those that he doth instruct in this Art of Contentment, It is the right knowledge of Gods Providence, and therein are these four things.
The Ninth and last lesson that christ Teaches those that he does instruct in this Art of Contentment, It is the right knowledge of God's Providence, and therein Are these four things.
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1. The Universality of Providence, that the soul must be throughly instructed in to come to this Art, to understand the Universality of Providence, that is;
1. The Universality of Providence, that the soul must be thoroughly instructed in to come to this Art, to understand the Universality of Providence, that is;
yea, to every passage, to every thing that falls out concerning thee in every particular, not one hair falls from thy head, not a Sparrow to the ground without the providence of God.
yea, to every passage, to every thing that falls out Concerning thee in every particular, not one hair falls from thy head, not a Sparrow to the ground without the providence of God.
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Every man will grant the truth of the thing that it is so, but as the Apostle saith in Heb. 11.3. By faith we understand that the worlds were made, by faith we understand it;
Every man will grant the truth of the thing that it is so, but as the Apostle Says in Hebrew 11.3. By faith we understand that the world's were made, by faith we understand it;
So whatsoever we understand of God in way of providence, yet when Christ doth take us into his School we come to understand it by faith in a better manner than we do by reason.
So whatsoever we understand of God in Way of providence, yet when christ does take us into his School we come to understand it by faith in a better manner than we do by reason.
Some of Jobs friends said to him, Shall the earth be forsaken for thee, and shall the rock be removed out of his place? Job 18.4. when they saw him to be impatient.
some of Jobs Friends said to him, Shall the earth be forsaken for thee, and shall the rock be removed out of his place? Job 18.4. when they saw him to be impatient.
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So I may say to every discontented impatient heart, What, shall the providence of God change its course for thee? Do'st thou think it such a weak thing, that because it doth not please thee, it must alter its course? Be thou content or not content, the providence of God will go on, it hath an efficacy of power and vertue, to carry all things before it.
So I may say to every discontented impatient heart, What, shall the providence of God change its course for thee? Dost thou think it such a weak thing, that Because it does not please thee, it must altar its course? Be thou content or not content, the providence of God will go on, it hath an efficacy of power and virtue, to carry all things before it.
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Canst thou make one hair black or white with all the stir that thou keepest? When you are in a Ship at Sea that hath all her Sails spread with a full gale of wind, and swiftly sailing;
Canst thou make one hair black or white with all the stir that thou Keepest? When you Are in a Ship At Sea that hath all her Sails spread with a full gale of wind, and swiftly sailing;
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Can you make it stand still with running up and down in the Ship? No more can you make the providence of God to alter and change its course with your vexing and fretting,
Can you make it stand still with running up and down in the Ship? No more can you make the providence of God to altar and change its course with your vexing and fretting,
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we put these two together, for God in the way of his providence causes a thousand thousand things one to depend upon another, there are infinite several Wheels (as I may say) in the works of providence, all the works that ever God did from all eternity or ever will do, put them all together,
we put these two together, for God in the Way of his providence Causes a thousand thousand things one to depend upon Another, there Are infinite several Wheels (as I may say) in the works of providence, all the works that ever God did from all eternity or ever will do, put them all together,
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and all make up but one work, and they have been as several wheels that have had their orderly motion to attain the end that God from all eternity hath appointed.
and all make up but one work, and they have been as several wheels that have had their orderly motion to attain the end that God from all eternity hath appointed.
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where there is such a passage of providence befalls me, that's one wheel, and it may be if this wheel should be stopt, there might a thousand other wheels come to be stopt by this:
where there is such a passage of providence befalls me, that's one wheel, and it may be if this wheel should be stopped, there might a thousand other wheels come to be stopped by this:
how do'st thou know how many things do depend upon this thing? God may have some work that he hath to do twenty yeers hence that may depend upon this passage of providence, that falls out this day, or this week.
how dost thou know how many things do depend upon this thing? God may have Some work that he hath to do twenty Years hence that may depend upon this passage of providence, that falls out this day, or this Week.
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and that had reference to nothing else it were not so much, but by thy desire to have thy will in such a particular, it may be thou wouldest cross God in a thousand things that he hath to bring about,
and that had Referente to nothing Else it were not so much, but by thy desire to have thy will in such a particular, it may be thou Wouldst cross God in a thousand things that he hath to bring about,
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Let me therefore be quiet and content, for though I be crost in some one particular, God attains his end, at least his end may be furthered in a thousand things by this one thing that I am crost in;
Let me Therefore be quiet and content, for though I be crossed in Some one particular, God attains his end, At least his end may be furthered in a thousand things by this one thing that I am crossed in;
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If thou hast a love and friendship to God, be willing to be crost in some few things, that the Lord may have his Work go on in the universal, in a thousand of other things.
If thou hast a love and friendship to God, be willing to be crossed in Some few things, that the Lord may have his Work go on in the universal, in a thousand of other things.
But the right understanding of the way of God in his providence towards his People and Saints, is a notable Lesson to help us in the Art of Contentment.
But the right understanding of the Way of God in his providence towards his People and Saints, is a notable lesson to help us in the Art of Contentment.
and they think them very strange, and cannot tell what to make of them; because they understand not the ordinary course and way of God towards his People.
and they think them very strange, and cannot tell what to make of them; Because they understand not the ordinary course and Way of God towards his People.
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even from the beginning of the world to this day (but more especially in the times of the Gospel) that his People here should be in an afflicted condition.
even from the beginning of the world to this day (but more especially in the times of the Gospel) that his People Here should be in an afflicted condition.
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But now, one that is in the School of Christ, he is taught by Jesus Christ, that God by his eternal Counsels hath set this to be his course and way, to bring up his People in this world in an afflicted condition,
But now, one that is in the School of christ, he is taught by jesus christ, that God by his Eternal Counsels hath Set this to be his course and Way, to bring up his People in this world in an afflicted condition,
The second thing that is in Gods way is this, Ʋsually when God intends the greatest mercy to any of his People, he doth bring them into the lowest condition.
The second thing that is in God's Way is this, Ʋsually when God intends the greatest mercy to any of his People, he does bring them into the lowest condition.
So when God intended to raise David and set him upon the Throne, he made him to be hunted as a Partridge in the mountains, 1 Sam. 26.20. God went this way with his Son;
So when God intended to raise David and Set him upon the Throne, he made him to be hunted as a Partridge in the Mountains, 1 Sam. 26.20. God went this Way with his Son;
When God bestowed the last great mercy at Nazby, we were in a very low condition, God knew what he had to do before-hand, he knew that his time was coming for great mercies;
When God bestowed the last great mercy At Nazby, we were in a very low condition, God knew what he had to do beforehand, he knew that his time was coming for great Mercies;
The Third thing that there is in Gods way and course is this, It is the way of God to work by contraries, to turn the greatest evil into the greatest good.
The Third thing that there is in God's Way and course is this, It is the Way of God to work by contraries, to turn the greatest evil into the greatest good.
and yet that's Gods way, the greatest good that God intends for his People, many times he works it out of the greatest evil, the greatest light is brought out of the greatest darkness:
and yet that's God's Way, the greatest good that God intends for his People, many times he works it out of the greatest evil, the greatest Light is brought out of the greatest darkness:
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and Luther (I remember) hath a notable expression for this (saith he) it is the way of God, he doth humble that he might exalt, he doth kill that he might make alive, he doth confound that he might glorifie;
and Luther (I Remember) hath a notable expression for this (Says he) it is the Way of God, he does humble that he might exalt, he does kill that he might make alive, he does confound that he might Glorify;
and the Science of Sciences, the knowledge of knowledges to understand this, that God doth use when he will bring life, he doth use to bring it out of death, he brings joy out of sorrow,
and the Science of Sciences, the knowledge of knowledges to understand this, that God does use when he will bring life, he does use to bring it out of death, he brings joy out of sorrow,
and hear of such things in a Sermon, but they are not by Jesus Christ instructed in this, that this is the way of God, To bring the greatest good out of the greatest evil.
and hear of such things in a Sermon, but they Are not by jesus christ instructed in this, that this is the Way of God, To bring the greatest good out of the greatest evil.
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Thus having dispatcht the Third Head, the Lessons that we are to learn; we come to the Fourth, and that is, The excellency of this Grace of Contentment:
Thus having dispatched the Third Head, the Lessons that we Are to Learn; we come to the Fourth, and that is, The excellency of this Grace of Contentment:
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Oh! it is a mercy of God to me that I have learned this Lesson, I find so much good in this Contentment, that I would not for a world but have it: (I have learned it saith he.)
Oh! it is a mercy of God to me that I have learned this lesson, I find so much good in this Contentment, that I would not for a world but have it: (I have learned it Says he.)
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I remember I have read of Antisthenes a Philosopher, that desired of his Gods (speaking after the Heathenish way) nothing in this world to make his life happy, but CONTENTMENT;
I Remember I have read of Antisthenes a Philosopher, that desired of his God's (speaking After the Heathenish Way) nothing in this world to make his life happy, but CONTENTMENT;
and if he might have any thing that he would desire to make his life happy, he would ask of them, That he might have the spirit of Socrates, that he might have such a spirit as Socrates had, to be able to bear any wrong, any injuries that he met withal,
and if he might have any thing that he would desire to make his life happy, he would ask of them, That he might have the Spirit of Socrates, that he might have such a Spirit as Socrates had, to be able to bear any wrong, any injuries that he met withal,
for what was the temper of socrates, whatever befell him he continued the same man, whatever cross befell him no body could perceive any alteration of his spirit,
for what was the temper of socrates, whatever befell him he continued the same man, whatever cross befell him no body could perceive any alteration of his Spirit,
so saith he, If the Gods should put it to me to know what I would have, I should desire this thing, that I might have the spirit of Socrates: he saw a great excellency that there was in this.
so Says he, If the God's should put it to me to know what I would have, I should desire this thing, that I might have the Spirit of Socrates: he saw a great excellency that there was in this.
I say it is a special part of the Divine Worship that the Creature ows to the infinite Creator, in that I do render that respect that is due from me to the Creator.
I say it is a special part of the Divine Worship that the Creature ows to the infinite Creator, in that I do render that respect that is due from me to the Creator.
Now in what disposition of heart do we thus crouch to God more, then when we have this Contentation in all conditions that God disposeth us unto? This is a crouching unto Gods dispose, to be like the poor woman of Canaan, when Christ said, it is not fit to give Childrens meat to dogs,
Now in what disposition of heart do we thus crouch to God more, then when we have this Contentation in all conditions that God Disposeth us unto? This is a crouching unto God's dispose, to be like the poor woman of Canaan, when christ said, it is not fit to give Children's meat to Dogs,
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and can be contented and bless God for any crum, I say, this is a great worship of God, you worship God by this more than when you come to hear a Sermon,
and can be contented and bless God for any crumb, I say, this is a great worship of God, you worship God by this more than when you come to hear a Sermon,
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You that often will worship God by Hearing, and Praying, and receiving Sacraments, and yet afterwards will be froward and discontented, know, that God regards not that worship, he will have the Soul-worship in this subjecting of the soul to God. Observe it I beseech you;
You that often will worship God by Hearing, and Praying, and receiving Sacraments, and yet afterwards will be froward and discontented, know, that God regards not that worship, he will have the Soul-worship in this subjecting of the soul to God. Observe it I beseech you;
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in active Obedience, there we worship God by doing that that pleases God, but by passive Obedience we do as well worship God by being pleased with that which God doth.
in active obedience, there we worship God by doing that that Pleases God, but by passive obedience we do as well worship God by being pleased with that which God does.
why should I not as well worship God when I am pleased with what God doth? As it was said of Christs obedience, Christ was active in his passive Obedience,
why should I not as well worship God when I am pleased with what God does? As it was said of Christ Obedience, christ was active in his passive obedience,
The second thing in opening of this Excellency of Contentment is, That in Contentment there is much exercise of Grace, There is much strength of Grace,
The second thing in opening of this Excellency of Contentment is, That in Contentment there is much exercise of Grace, There is much strength of Grace,
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and there is humility, and love, and there is patience, and there is wisdom, and there is hope, all Graces almost are compounded, it's an oyl that hath the ingredients of all kind of graces,
and there is humility, and love, and there is patience, and there is Wisdom, and there is hope, all Graces almost Are compounded, it's an oil that hath the ingredients of all kind of graces,
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whereas other people that have a weak brain, if they do not digest but one meals meat, the sumes that do arise from their stomachs, do distemper their brain,
whereas other people that have a weak brain, if they do not digest but one meals meat, the sumes that do arise from their stomachs, do distemper their brain,
but the Eagle is never heard to make a noise, though it wants food, and it's from the magnitude of his spirit, that will not make such complaints as other Fowls will do when they want food, it is because it is above hunger, and above thirst:
but the Eagl is never herd to make a noise, though it Wants food, and it's from the magnitude of his Spirit, that will not make such complaints as other Fowls will do when they want food, it is Because it is above hunger, and above thirst:
such things as causes others to be dejected, and fretted and vexed, and takes away all the comfort of their lives, it makes no alteration at all in the spirits of these men and women, I say this is a sign of a great deal of strength of Grace.
such things as Causes Others to be dejected, and fretted and vexed, and Takes away all the Comfort of their lives, it makes no alteration At all in the spirits of these men and women, I say this is a Signen of a great deal of strength of Grace.
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and that lives happily in the midst of adversities, why do not you Worship that man? He doth think him a man even to be honored that shall be quiet and live a happy life though in the middest of adversities.
and that lives happily in the midst of adversities, why do not you Worship that man? He does think him a man even to be honoured that shall be quiet and live a happy life though in the midst of adversities.
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That was that that convinced the King, when he saw the three children could walk in the midst of the fiery furnace & not to be touched, the King was mightily convinced by this, that surely their God was a great God indeed,
That was that that convinced the King, when he saw the three children could walk in the midst of the fiery furnace & not to be touched, the King was mightily convinced by this, that surely their God was a great God indeed,
but have comfort and joy in the midst of all (as Paul in the stocks) can sing (that wrought upon the Jaylor:) so it will convince men when they see the power of Grace in the middest of afflictions, such afflictions as would make others to roar under them,
but have Comfort and joy in the midst of all (as Paul in the stocks) can sing (that wrought upon the Jailor:) so it will convince men when they see the power of Grace in the midst of afflictions, such afflictions as would make Others to roar under them,
If there be any of you that have been where the enemy hath come, What hath been the peace of your souls? That which is said of Christ may be applied to this grace of Contentment,
If there be any of you that have been where the enemy hath come, What hath been the peace of your Souls? That which is said of christ may be applied to this grace of Contentment,
at that time brings peace to the soul, when the Assyrian comes into the Land. The Grace of Contentment it's an excellent Grace, there's much beauty, much strength in it;
At that time brings peace to the soul, when the assyrian comes into the Land. The Grace of Contentment it's an excellent Grace, there's much beauty, much strength in it;
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So, if we would be the vessels to receive Gods mercy, and would have the Lord powre in his mercy to us, we must have quiet, stil hearts, we must not have hearts hurrying up & down in trouble, discontent,
So, if we would be the vessels to receive God's mercy, and would have the Lord pour in his mercy to us, we must have quiet, still hearts, we must not have hearts hurrying up & down in trouble, discontent,
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And truly so doth the Lord deal with us (for our dealings with him are just as your froward Children are with you) as soon as you would have a thing from God,
And truly so does the Lord deal with us (for our dealings with him Are just as your froward Children Are with you) as soon as you would have a thing from God,
A prisoner must not think to get off his fetters by pulling and tearing, he may gall his flesh and rend it to the very bone, certainly he will be unfettered never the sooner,
A prisoner must not think to get off his fetters by pulling and tearing, he may Gall his Flesh and rend it to the very bone, Certainly he will be unfettered never the sooner,
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and thereupon he is vext and troubled and thinks much that you let him stand a little while without any thing, you think that this beggar is not fit to receive an alms;
and thereupon he is vexed and troubled and thinks much that you let him stand a little while without any thing, you think that this beggar is not fit to receive an alms;
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but if you hear two or three Beggars at your door, and if you hear them out at your window say, Let us be content to stay, perhaps they are busie, it is fit that we should stay, it's well if we have any thing at last, we deserve nothing at all,
but if you hear two or three Beggars At your door, and if you hear them out At your window say, Let us be content to stay, perhaps they Are busy, it is fit that we should stay, it's well if we have any thing At last, we deserve nothing At all,
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so it is in the heart of man, if he will move to do service to God he must have a steady heart with him, that must help him to move in the service of God, those that have unsteady disquiet spirits that have no stedfastness at all in them, they are not fit to do service for God,
so it is in the heart of man, if he will move to do service to God he must have a steady heart with him, that must help him to move in the service of God, those that have unsteady disquiet spirits that have no steadfastness At all in them, they Are not fit to do service for God,
and that's the reason that when the Lord hath any great work for any servants of his to do, usually he doth first quiet their spirits, he doth bring their spirits into a quiet sweet frame to be contented with any thing,
and that's the reason that when the Lord hath any great work for any Servants of his to doe, usually he does First quiet their spirits, he does bring their spirits into a quiet sweet frame to be contented with any thing,
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That's our proverb of men and women, their disposition is to fish in troubled waters, they say it is good fishing in troubled waters, this is the maxim of the Devil, he loves to fish in troubled waters, where he sees the spirits of men and women troubled and vext, there the Devil comes (saith he) there's good fishing for me,
That's our proverb of men and women, their disposition is to Fish in troubled waters, they say it is good fishing in troubled waters, this is the maxim of the devil, he loves to Fish in troubled waters, where he sees the spirits of men and women troubled and vexed, there the devil comes (Says he) there's good fishing for me,
then he comes with his temptations (saith he) Will you suffer such a thing? take such a shifting indirect way, do not you see how poor you are, others are brave, you know not what you shall do against winter, to provide fewel and get bread for you and your children,
then he comes with his temptations (Says he) Will you suffer such a thing? take such a shifting indirect Way, do not you see how poor you Are, Others Are brave, you know not what you shall do against winter, to provide fuel and get bred for you and your children,
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if they be poor, then he promiseth them money, if they have revengeful spirits, then he tells them that he will revenge them upon such and such persons,
if they be poor, then he promises them money, if they have revengeful spirits, then he tells them that he will revenge them upon such and such Persons,
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I remember I have read of one Marius Curio that when he had bribes sent him to tempt him to be unfaithful to his Country, he was sitting at home at dinner with a dish of turnips;
I Remember I have read of one Marius Curio that when he had Bribes sent him to tempt him to be unfaithful to his Country, he was sitting At home At dinner with a dish of turnips;
Let a man be contented to be in a low condition, and to go meanly cloathed if God sees it fit, such a man is shot-free (as I may so say) from thousands of temptations of the Devil, that do prevail against others to the damning of their souls:
Let a man be contented to be in a low condition, and to go meanly clothed if God sees it fit, such a man is shot-free (as I may so say) from thousands of temptations of the devil, that do prevail against Others to the damning of their Souls:
Oh in such times as those are when men are in danger of the loss of their estates I say those men that have not got this grace, are in a most lamentable condition, they are in more danger for their souls than they are for their outward estates, you think it is a sad thing to be in danger of your outward estates that you may lose all in a night,
O in such times as those Are when men Are in danger of the loss of their estates I say those men that have not god this grace, Are in a most lamentable condition, they Are in more danger for their Souls than they Are for their outward estates, you think it is a sad thing to be in danger of your outward estates that you may loose all in a night,
but he answered him thus, If you would but be content with such mean fare, you need not flatter Dyonisius. So temptations will no more prevail upon a contented man,
but he answered him thus, If you would but be content with such mean fare, you need not flatter Dionysius. So temptations will no more prevail upon a contented man,
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than a dart that is thrown against a brasen wall. That's the fifth particular. The sixth Excellency is, The abundant comforts in a mans life that Contentment will bring:
than a dart that is thrown against a brazen wall. That's the fifth particular. The sixth Excellency is, The abundant comforts in a men life that Contentment will bring:
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many ways I will shew how it brings in Comfort. 1. As first, What a man hath, he hath it in a kind of Independent way, not depending upon any creature for his comfort. 2. A contented man whose estate is low,
many ways I will show how it brings in Comfort. 1. As First, What a man hath, he hath it in a kind of Independent Way, not depending upon any creature for his Comfort. 2. A contented man whose estate is low,
if he hath never a Lanthorn in his Ship, nor nothing whereby he may keep a Candle light in a storm, he will be in a sad condition, he would give a great deal to have a Lanthorn,
if he hath never a Lantern in his Ship, nor nothing whereby he may keep a Candle Light in a storm, he will be in a sad condition, he would give a great deal to have a Lantern,
so many men can have light of comfort when there is no storm, but let there come but any affliction, any storm upon them, their light is puft out presently,
so many men can have Light of Comfort when there is no storm, but let there come but any affliction, any storm upon them, their Light is puffed out presently,
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When you have a Lanthorn in the midst of a storm you can carry a light every where up and down the ship to the top of the Mast if you will, and yet keep it light;
When you have a Lantern in the midst of a storm you can carry a Light every where up and down the ship to the top of the Mast if you will, and yet keep it Light;
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As now a man by distilling herbs, though he hath not the herbs themselves, yet having the water that is distill'd out of them, he may enjoy the benefit of the herbs:
As now a man by distilling herbs, though he hath not the herbs themselves, yet having the water that is distilled out of them, he may enjoy the benefit of the herbs:
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so by the Art of Contentment we may fetch in the comfort of any condition to our selves, that is, we may have that comfort by Contentment, that we should have if we had the thing it self.
so by the Art of Contentment we may fetch in the Comfort of any condition to our selves, that is, we may have that Comfort by Contentment, that we should have if we had the thing it self.
and if it please the gods we do overcome them, what benefit shall we have of that victory? Pyrrhus answered him, we shall straight then conquer all the rest of Italy with ease, saith Sineus, indeed it is likely which your Grace speaketh,
and if it please the God's we do overcome them, what benefit shall we have of that victory? Phyrrhus answered him, we shall straight then conquer all the rest of Italy with ease, Says Sinecure, indeed it is likely which your Grace speaks,
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but when we have won Italy will then our wars end? If the gods were pleased Pyrrhus, that the victory were atchieved, the way were then broad open for us to attain great conquests,
but when we have wone Italy will then our wars end? If the God's were pleased Phyrrhus, that the victory were achieved, the Way were then broad open for us to attain great conquests,
for who would not afterwards go into Africk, and so to Carthage? But (saith Sineus ) when we have all in our hands, what shall we do in the end? then Pyrrhus laughing, told him again, we will then be quiet,
for who would not afterwards go into Africa, and so to Carthage? But (Says Sinecure) when we have all in our hands, what shall we do in the end? then Phyrrhus laughing, told him again, we will then be quiet,
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saith Sineus, what letteth us now to be as quiet, and merry together, sith we enjoy that presently without further travel and trouble which we should go seek for abroad, with such shedding of blood,
Says Sinecure, what lets us now to be as quiet, and merry together, sith we enjoy that presently without further travel and trouble which we should go seek for abroad, with such shedding of blood,
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Certainly our Contentment doth not consist in the getting of the thing we desire, but in Gods fashioning our spirits to our conditions, there's some men that have not a foot of ground of their own,
Certainly our Contentment does not consist in the getting of the thing we desire, but in God's fashioning our spirits to our conditions, there's Some men that have not a foot of ground of their own,
and therefore Contentment is a better portion than the thing is that I would fain have to be my portion. 3. If I get Content by having my desire satisfied, that's but self-love;
and Therefore Contentment is a better portion than the thing is that I would fain have to be my portion. 3. If I get Content by having my desire satisfied, that's but Self-love;
but when I am Contented with the hand of God, and am willing to be at his dispose, that comes from my love to God, in having my desire satisfied, there I am contented through self-love,
but when I am Contented with the hand of God, and am willing to be At his dispose, that comes from my love to God, in having my desire satisfied, there I am contented through Self-love,
but that one particular doth not furnish me with Contentment in another thing? perhaps I may grow more dainty and nice, and froward in other things:
but that one particular does not furnish me with Contentment in Another thing? perhaps I may grow more dainty and Nicaenae, and froward in other things:
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then this doth not content me onely in particular, but in general, whatsoever befalls me. I am discontented, and would fain have such a thing, and afterwards I have it:
then this does not content me only in particular, but in general, whatsoever befalls me. I am discontented, and would fain have such a thing, and afterwards I have it:
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now doth this prepare me to be contented in other things? No, but when I have gotten this Grace of Contentment I am prepar'd to be contented in all conditions:
now does this prepare me to be contented in other things? No, but when I have got this Grace of Contentment I am prepared to be contented in all conditions:
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and in the Word and Promises in the mid'st of all they suffer, this may seem to be an honor that God hath from us, that he hath not from the Angels and Saints in Heaven.
and in the Word and Promises in the midst of all they suffer, this may seem to be an honour that God hath from us, that he hath not from the Angels and Saints in Heaven.
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Is it so much for one that is in Heaven that hath nothing else but good from God, hath nothing to try them, no temptations, is that so much for them to be praising and blessing God,
Is it so much for one that is in Heaven that hath nothing Else but good from God, hath nothing to try them, no temptations, is that so much for them to be praising and blessing God,
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but here's a way of honoring God, and manifesting the excellency of Grace here when thou art in this conflict of temptation that God shall not have from thee in Heaven,
but here's a Way of honouring God, and manifesting the excellency of Grace Here when thou art in this conflict of temptation that God shall not have from thee in Heaven,
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if the Lord should give unto thee thousands here in this world, it would not be such a rich portion as this, that he hath given thee a contented spirit:
if the Lord should give unto thee thousands Here in this world, it would not be such a rich portion as this, that he hath given thee a contented Spirit:
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but thou hast cut me short, but though I want these, yet thou hast given me that that is as good and better, thou hast given me a quiet contented heart, to be willing to be at thy dispose.
but thou hast Cut me short, but though I want these, yet thou hast given me that that is as good and better, thou hast given me a quiet contented heart, to be willing to be At thy dispose.
Let his hand be sufficient for him, that is, bring in a sufficiency of all the good unto him that he may have of his own, that's the blessing of Judah. So when God gives thee a sufficiency of thine own, (as every contented man hath) there is the blessing of God upon thee, the blessing of the principal Tribe of Judah is upon thee.
Let his hand be sufficient for him, that is, bring in a sufficiency of all the good unto him that he may have of his own, that's the blessing of Judah. So when God gives thee a sufficiency of thine own, (as every contented man hath) there is the blessing of God upon thee, the blessing of the principal Tribe of Judah is upon thee.
Many men have estates and do not enjoy them, it's the blessing of God that gives us all things to enjoy, it is God that through his blessing, hath fashioned thy heart and made it suitable to thy condition.
Many men have estates and do not enjoy them, it's the blessing of God that gives us all things to enjoy, it is God that through his blessing, hath fashioned thy heart and made it suitable to thy condition.
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The ninth Excellency, Those that are content, they may expect reward from God, that God shall give unto them the good of all those things that they are contented to be without, and this brings in abundance of good to a contented spirit;
The ninth Excellency, Those that Are content, they may expect reward from God, that God shall give unto them the good of all those things that they Are contented to be without, and this brings in abundance of good to a contented Spirit;
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if thou hast not the thing it self in re, thou shalt have it made up one way or other, thou shalt have a Bill of exchange to receive somewhat in lieu of it, there is no comfort that any soul is content to be without,
if thou hast not the thing it self in re, thou shalt have it made up one Way or other, thou shalt have a Bill of exchange to receive somewhat in lieu of it, there is no Comfort that any soul is content to be without,
now you may comfort your selves with this, having to deal with God in the way of the Covenant of Grace, you shall have from God the reward of all you would do,
now you may Comfort your selves with this, having to deal with God in the Way of the Covenant of Grace, you shall have from God the reward of all you would do,
Now, may we not draw an argument from active obedience to passive? There is as good reason why thou shouldst expect that God will reward thee for all thou art willing to suffer,
Now, may we not draw an argument from active Obedience to passive? There is as good reason why thou Shouldst expect that God will reward thee for all thou art willing to suffer,
now if thou beest willing to be without such a comfort and mercy when God sees it fit, thou shalt be no looser, Certainly God will reward thee either with the comfort,
now if thou Best willing to be without such a Comfort and mercy when God sees it fit, thou shalt be no looser, Certainly God will reward thee either with the Comfort,
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how many things have I that others want? and can I bring my heart into a quiet contented frame to want what others have? I have the Blessing of all that they have,
how many things have I that Others want? and can I bring my heart into a quiet contented frame to want what Others have? I have the Blessing of all that they have,
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and I shall either possess such things as others have, or else God will make it up one way or other, either here or hereafter in eternity to me: Oh! what riches are here!
and I shall either possess such things as Others have, or Else God will make it up one Way or other, either Here or hereafter in eternity to me: Oh! what riches Are Here!
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yea the neerest that may be, for this word that is Translated Content, is a word that signifies a Self-sufficiency (as I told you in the opening of the words.) A contented man is a self-sufficient man.
yea the nearest that may be, for this word that is Translated Content, is a word that signifies a Self-sufficiency (as I told you in the opening of the words.) A contented man is a self-sufficient man.
Now is this the Glory of God, to be Sufficient, to have Sufficiency in Himself, El-shaddai, to be God, having Sufficiency in himself? Now thou comest neer to this, thou partakest of the Divine Nature,
Now is this the Glory of God, to be Sufficient, to have Sufficiency in Himself, El-shaddai, to be God, having Sufficiency in himself? Now thou Comest near to this, thou partakest of the Divine Nature,
as by Grace in general, so in a more peculiar manner by this Grace of Christian Contentment, what's the Excellency and Glory of God but this? Suppose there were no creatures in the world,
as by Grace in general, so in a more peculiar manner by this Grace of Christian Contentment, what's the Excellency and Glory of God but this? Suppose there were no creatures in the world,
and that all the creatures in the world were annihilated, God would remain the same blessed God that he is now, he would not be in a worse condition if all Creatures were gone;
and that all the creatures in the world were annihilated, God would remain the same blessed God that he is now, he would not be in a Worse condition if all Creatures were gone;
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Thus we have shewed in many particulars the Excellency of this Grace, laboring to present the beauty of it before your souls that you may be in love with it.
Thus we have showed in many particulars the Excellency of this Grace, labouring to present the beauty of it before your Souls that you may be in love with it.
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but it is an art of Divinity, and therefore practical, ye are now to labor to work upon your hearts, that there may be this Grace in you, that you may honor God and honor your profession with this Grace of Contentment,
but it is an art of Divinity, and Therefore practical, you Are now to labour to work upon your hearts, that there may be this Grace in you, that you may honour God and honour your profession with this Grace of Contentment,
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but first you must be humbled for the want of it, therefore that's the thing that I shall endeavor in the Application, to get your hearts to be humbled for the want of this Grace;
but First you must be humbled for the want of it, Therefore that's the thing that I shall endeavour in the Application, to get your hearts to be humbled for the want of this Grace;
but the Lord knows it hath been far otherwise, Oh how far have I been from this grace of Contentment that hath been opened to me? I have had a murmuring, a vexing,
but the Lord knows it hath been Far otherwise, O how Far have I been from this grace of Contentment that hath been opened to me? I have had a murmuring, a vexing,
and fretting heart within me, every little cross hath put me out of temper and out of frame, Oh the boisterousness of my spirit, what a deal of evil doth God see in my heart, in the vexing and fretting of my heart,
and fretting heart within me, every little cross hath put me out of temper and out of frame, O the boisterousness of my Spirit, what a deal of evil does God see in my heart, in the vexing and fretting of my heart,
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but his great care is to get out the fretting humor, or inflammation, so that the thing that must heal this wound it is some drink to purge? But (saith the patient) what good will this do to my wound? You give me somewhat to drink,
but his great care is to get out the fretting humour, or inflammation, so that the thing that must heal this wound it is Some drink to purge? But (Says the patient) what good will this do to my wound? You give me somewhat to drink,
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a murmuring heart is a very sinful heart, so that when thou art troubled for such an affliction, thou hadst need turn thy thoughts, rather to be troubled for the murmuring of thy heart,
a murmuring heart is a very sinful heart, so that when thou art troubled for such an affliction, thou Hadst need turn thy thoughts, rather to be troubled for the murmuring of thy heart,
and of all their hard speeches, which ungodly finners have spoken against him. Mark here in this 15. verse, there is four times mentioned ungodly ones;
and of all their hard Speeches, which ungodly finners have spoken against him. Mark Here in this 15. verse, there is four times mentioned ungodly ones;
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All that are ungodly among them, all their ungodly deeds which they have ungodly committed, and of all their hard speeches, which ungodly sinners have spoken against him: This is in the general.
All that Are ungodly among them, all their ungodly Deeds which they have ungodly committed, and of all their hard Speeches, which ungodly Sinners have spoken against him: This is in the general.
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Murmurers in the Scripture are put in the fore front of ungodly ones, its a most dreadful Scripture, that the Lord when he speaks of ungodly ones puts Murmurers in the very fore front of all, you had need look to your spirits, you may see that this Murmuring, which is the vice contrary to this Contentment is not so small a matter as you think, you think you are not so ungodly as others,
Murmurers in the Scripture Are put in the before front of ungodly ones, its a most dreadful Scripture, that the Lord when he speaks of ungodly ones puts Murmurers in the very before front of all, you had need look to your spirits, you may see that this Murmuring, which is the vice contrary to this Contentment is not so small a matter as you think, you think you Are not so ungodly as Others,
because you do not swear and drink as others do, but you may be ungodly in Murmuring, its true, there is no sin but some seeds and remainers of it are in those that are godly,
Because you do not swear and drink as Others do, but you may be ungodly in Murmuring, its true, there is no since but Some seeds and remainers of it Are in those that Are godly,
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as well as if they were under the power of drunkenness, or whoredom, or any other sin, God will look upon you as ungodly for this sin as well as for any sin whatsoever.
as well as if they were under the power of Drunkenness, or whoredom, or any other since, God will look upon you as ungodly for this since as well as for any since whatsoever.
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Thirdly, As its made a brand of ungodly men, so you shal find in Scripture that God counts it rebellion, that is contrary to the worship that there was in contentedness:
Thirdly, As its made a brand of ungodly men, so you shall find in Scripture that God counts it rebellion, that is contrary to the worship that there was in contentedness:
but a Murmuring heart its a rebellious heart, and that you shall find if you compare two Scriptures together, they are both in the Book of Numb 16.41. But on the morrow (saith the text) all the congregation of the Children of Israel murmured against Moses and against Aaron saying, Ye have killed the people of the Lord, They all murmured;
but a Murmuring heart its a rebellious heart, and that you shall find if you compare two Scriptures together, they Are both in the Book of Numb 16.41. But on the morrow (Says the text) all the congregation of the Children of Israel murmured against Moses and against Aaron saying, You have killed the people of the Lord, They all murmured;
When thou feelest thy heart discontented and Murmuring against the dispensations of God towards thee, thou shouldest check thy heart thus, Oh thou wretched heart, what wilt thou be a Rebel against God? wilt thou rise in a way of rebellion against the infinite God? yet thus thou hast done, charge thy heart with this sin of rebellion, you that are guilty of this sin of Murmuring you are this day by the Lord charged as being guilty of rebellion against him,
When thou Feel thy heart discontented and Murmuring against the dispensations of God towards thee, thou Shouldst check thy heart thus, O thou wretched heart, what wilt thou be a Rebel against God? wilt thou rise in a Way of rebellion against the infinite God? yet thus thou hast done, charge thy heart with this since of rebellion, you that Are guilty of this since of Murmuring you Are this day by the Lord charged as being guilty of rebellion against him,
and God expects that when you go home you should humble your souls before him for this sin, that you should charge your souls for being guilty of rebellion against God, many of you may say, I never thought that I had been a Rebel against God before, I thought that I had many infirmities,
and God expects that when you go home you should humble your Souls before him for this since, that you should charge your Souls for being guilty of rebellion against God, many of you may say, I never Thought that I had been a Rebel against God before, I Thought that I had many infirmities,
but now I see the Scripture speaks of sin in another manner than men do, the Scripture makes men (though but murmurers) to be Rebels against God, Oh this rebellious heart that I have against the Lord that hath manifested it's self in this way of murmuring against the Lord.
but now I see the Scripture speaks of since in Another manner than men do, the Scripture makes men (though but murmurers) to be Rebels against God, O this rebellious heart that I have against the Lord that hath manifested it's self in this Way of murmuring against the Lord.
and the great breach that sin hath made between God and it, for certainly Jesus Christ can never be known in his beauty and excellency till the soul know that.
and the great breach that since hath made between God and it, for Certainly jesus christ can never be known in his beauty and excellency till the soul know that.
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hath God made me see the dreadful evil of sin, and made my soul to be sensible of the evil of sin as the greatest burden? how can I then be so much troubled for every little affliction? Certainly if I saw what the evil of sin was, that sight would swallow up all other evils,
hath God made me see the dreadful evil of since, and made my soul to be sensible of the evil of since as the greatest burden? how can I then be so much troubled for every little affliction? Certainly if I saw what the evil of since was, that sighed would swallow up all other evils,
What am I that soul that the Lord hath discovered such infinite Excellency of Jesus Christ to? and yet what shall I think such a little affliction to be so grievous to me,
What am I that soul that the Lord hath discovered such infinite Excellency of jesus christ to? and yet what shall I think such a little affliction to be so grievous to me,
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when I have had the sight of such glory in Christ that is more worth than ten thousand worlds? (for so will a true convert say) Oh! the Lord at such a time hath given me that sight of Christ that I would not be without for ten thousand thousand worlds;
when I have had the sighed of such glory in christ that is more worth than ten thousand world's? (for so will a true convert say) Oh! the Lord At such a time hath given me that sighed of christ that I would not be without for ten thousand thousand world's;
3. A third work when God brings the soul home to himself it is, By taking the heart off from the Creature, the disingaging the heart from all Greature-comforts:
3. A third work when God brings the soul home to himself it is, By taking the heart off from the Creature, the disengaging the heart from all Greature-comforts:
It's true, Gods Work may be altogether in the seeds in him, but in the several actings of the soul in turning to God it may perceive these things in it, the disingagement of the heart from the Creature, that's the calling off the soul from the world, whom the Lord hath called he hath justified:
It's true, God's Work may be altogether in the seeds in him, but in the several actings of the soul in turning to God it may perceive these things in it, the disengagment of the heart from the Creature, that's the calling off the soul from the world, whom the Lord hath called he hath justified:
and for salvation, and now my soul casts its self, rouls its self upon the infinite Grace of God in Christ for all good? now hast thou done so? hath God converted thee,
and for salvation, and now my soul Cast its self, rouls its self upon the infinite Grace of God in christ for all good? now hast thou done so? hath God converted thee,
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and yet art thou discontented for the want of some little matter in a Creature-comfort? art thou he that hath cast thy soul upon Jesus Christ for all good? as he saith in another case, Is this thy faith?
and yet art thou discontented for the want of Some little matter in a Creature comfort? art thou he that hath cast thy soul upon jesus christ for all good? as he Says in Another case, Is this thy faith?
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6. There is in the work of thy turning to God, the giving up of thy self to God in an everlasting Covenant ▪ as thou takest Christ the head of the Covenant to be thine,
6. There is in the work of thy turning to God, the giving up of thy self to God in an everlasting Covenant ▪ as thou Takest christ the head of the Covenant to be thine,
hast thou ever surrendred up thy self to God in an everlasting Covenant? then certainly this thy fretting, murmuring heart is mighty opposite to it, certainly thou forgettest this Covenant of thine,
hast thou ever surrendered up thy self to God in an everlasting Covenant? then Certainly this thy fretting, murmuring heart is mighty opposite to it, Certainly thou forgettest this Covenant of thine,
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if you could but obtain so much liberty of your own spirits as to look back to see what the work of God was in Converting you, there is nothing would prevail more than to think of that.
if you could but obtain so much liberty of your own spirits as to look back to see what the work of God was in Converting you, there is nothing would prevail more than to think of that.
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if they could but compare the work of corruption in their murmuring and discontent, with the work of God that was upon their souls in Conversion? Now we should labour to keep the work of God upon our souls that was at our Conversion;
if they could but compare the work of corruption in their murmuring and discontent, with the work of God that was upon their Souls in Conversion? Now we should labour to keep the work of God upon our Souls that was At our Conversion;
Ye be converted: Why were they not converted before? Yes, they were converted, but they were to continue the work of conversion all the days of their lives,
You be converted: Why were they not converted before? Yes, they were converted, but they were to continue the work of conversion all the days of their lives,
As thus, Always there must abide some sight and sense of sin, it may be not in the way which you had, which was rather a preparation than any thing else;
As thus, Always there must abide Some sighed and sense of since, it may be not in the Way which you had, which was rather a preparation than any thing Else;
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It's a Speech of Jonadab to Ammon, Why art thou, being the Kings Son, lean from day to day, wilt thou not tell me? and so he told him; (but that was for a wicked cause) he perceived that his spirit was troubled,
It's a Speech of Jonadab to Ammon, Why art thou, being the Kings Son, lean from day to day, wilt thou not tell me? and so he told him; (but that was for a wicked cause) he perceived that his Spirit was troubled,
why what's the matter? thou that standest in this relation to the King, and yet any thing should trouble thy heart (that's his meaning) is there any thing that should disquiet thy heart and yet standest in such a relation to the King, the Kings Son? So I may say to a Christian, Art thou the Kings Son, the Son, the Daughter of the King of Heaven,
why what's the matter? thou that Standest in this Relation to the King, and yet any thing should trouble thy heart (that's his meaning) is there any thing that should disquiet thy heart and yet Standest in such a Relation to the King, the Kings Son? So I may say to a Christian, Art thou the Kings Son, the Son, the Daughter of the King of Heaven,
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and yet so disquieted and troubled, and vext at every little thing that falls out? as if a Kings Son should cry out, he is undone for losing a bable, what an unworthy thing were this? So dost thou, thou criest out as if thou wert undone,
and yet so disquieted and troubled, and vexed At every little thing that falls out? as if a Kings Son should cry out, he is undone for losing a babble, what an unworthy thing were this? So dost thou, thou Christ out as if thou Wertenberg undone,
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Hast thou not enough in him? doth not Christ say to his Spouse, as Elkanah said to Hannah, (1 Sam. 1.8.) Am not I better to thee than ten sons? So doth not Christ thy Husband say to thee, Am not I better to thee than thousands of riches & comforts? such comforts as thou murmurest for want of;
Hast thou not enough in him? does not christ say to his Spouse, as Elkanah said to Hannah, (1 Sam. 1.8.) Am not I better to thee than ten Sons? So does not christ thy Husband say to thee, Am not I better to thee than thousands of riches & comforts? such comforts as thou murmurest for want of;
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hath not God given thee his Son? and will he not with him give thee all things? hath the love of God been to thee to give thee his Son in way of marriage? why art thou discontented and murmuring? consider thy relation to Jesus Christ as thou art a Spouse and married to him, his Person is thine,
hath not God given thee his Son? and will he not with him give thee all things? hath the love of God been to thee to give thee his Son in Way of marriage? why art thou discontented and murmuring? Consider thy Relation to jesus christ as thou art a Spouse and married to him, his Person is thine,
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what, thou art match'd with Christ and art his Spouse and wilt thou murmur now and be discontented in thy spirit? You shall observe among those that are newly matched,
what, thou art matched with christ and art his Spouse and wilt thou murmur now and be discontented in thy Spirit? You shall observe among those that Are newly matched,
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when there is discontent between the wife and the husband, their friends will shake their heads and say, they do not meet with that that they did expect, ye see ever since they were married together how the man looks,
when there is discontent between the wife and the husband, their Friends will shake their Heads and say, they do not meet with that that they did expect, you see ever since they were married together how the man looks,
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5. The relation that thou standest in to the Spirit of God, thou art the Temple of the holy Ghost, the holy Ghost is thy Comforter, it is he that is appointed to convey all comfort from the Father and the Son, to the souls of his people.
5. The Relation that thou Standest in to the Spirit of God, thou art the Temple of the holy Ghost, the holy Ghost is thy Comforter, it is he that is appointed to convey all Comfort from the Father and the Son, to the Souls of his people.
Its a very strange expression that death should be theirs, Death is yours, that is, you are as it were Lords over it, you have that that shall make death to be your servant, your slave,
Its a very strange expression that death should be theirs, Death is yours, that is, you Are as it were lords over it, you have that that shall make death to be your servant, your slave,
except the Angels, yea and in some respect above them, I say the poorest Christian that lives is raised to an estate above all the Creatures in the world,
except the Angels, yea and in Some respect above them, I say the Poorest Christian that lives is raised to an estate above all the Creatures in the world,
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and might have been scorching and velling and roaring there to all eternity, yet that God should raise thee to have a higher excellency in thee than there is in all the works of Creation that ever he made,
and might have been scorching and velling and roaring there to all eternity, yet that God should raise thee to have a higher excellency in thee than there is in all the works of Creation that ever he made,
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because thy nature is joyned in an hypostatical union to the Divine Nature, and in that respect thy nature is more honored than the nature of the Angels.
Because thy nature is joined in an hypostatical Union to the Divine Nature, and in that respect thy nature is more honoured than the nature of the Angels.
yea, thou art in such an estate as this is, thou that art set apart to the end that God might man fest to all eternity what the infinite power of a Deity is able to raise a creature to;
yea, thou art in such an estate as this is, thou that art Set apart to the end that God might man fist to all eternity what the infinite power of a Deity is able to raise a creature to;
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for thats the condition of a Saint, a Believer, his condition is such as he is set apart to the end that God might manifest to all eternity what his infinite power is able to do to make the creature happy;
for thats the condition of a Saint, a Believer, his condition is such as he is Set apart to the end that God might manifest to all eternity what his infinite power is able to do to make the creature happy;
art thou in such a condition? Oh! how low and beneath this condition is a murmuring and discontented heart for want of some outward comforts here in this world:
art thou in such a condition? Oh! how low and beneath this condition is a murmuring and discontented heart for want of Some outward comforts Here in this world:
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As the cruel Prelates were wont to do in imposing things upon mens consciences, they did in effect say, Let your consciences, your souls bow down to us, that we may tread upon them:
As the cruel Prelates were wont to do in imposing things upon men's Consciences, they did in Effect say, Let your Consciences, your Souls bow down to us, that we may tread upon them:
What! the son of a King shall he have every base fellow to come and bid him bow down that he may tread upon his neck? thus doest thou in every affliction:
What! the son of a King shall he have every base fellow to come and bid him bow down that he may tread upon his neck? thus dost thou in every affliction:
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every father loves to see his spirit in his childe, loves to see his Image, not his Image of his body onely, to say, here's a childe for all the world like the father,
every father loves to see his Spirit in his child, loves to see his Image, not his Image of his body only, to say, here's a child for all the world like the father,
The spirit of a Christian should be a Lyon-like spirit, as Jesus Christ is the Lyon of the Tribe of Judah (so he is called) so we should manifest somewhat of the Lyon-like Spirit of Jesus Christ;
The Spirit of a Christian should be a Lion-like Spirit, as jesus christ is the lion of the Tribe of Judah (so he is called) so we should manifest somewhat of the Lion-like Spirit of jesus christ;
As soon as ever he did mention the passing of the cup from him (though it were the most dreadful cup that ever was drunk since the world began,) yet at the mentioning of it, not my will, but thy will be done;
As soon as ever he did mention the passing of the cup from him (though it were the most dreadful cup that ever was drunk since the world began,) yet At the mentioning of it, not my will, but thy will be done;
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I remember that the Heathens account it very base, Plutarch doth report of a certain people that did use to manifest their disdain to men that were over-much dejected by any affliction, they did condemn them to this punishment, To wear womans cloathes all their dayes,
I Remember that the heathens account it very base, Plutarch does report of a certain people that did use to manifest their disdain to men that were overmuch dejected by any affliction, they did condemn them to this punishment, To wear woman's clothes all their days,
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because they had such effeminate spirits, they thought it against a manlike spirit, and therefore seeing they did un-man themselves they should go as women.
Because they had such effeminate spirits, they Thought it against a manlike Spirit, and Therefore seeing they did unman themselves they should go as women.
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and shall not a Christian account it an unchristian-like spirit to be over-much dejected by any affliction whatsoever? I remember another compares murmuring spirits, to children when they are weaning, What a deal of stir have you with your children when you wean them? how froward and vexing are they? So when God would wean thee from some outward comforts in this world, Oh how fretting and discontented art thou!
and shall not a Christian account it an unchristianlike Spirit to be overmuch dejected by any affliction whatsoever? I Remember Another compares murmuring spirits, to children when they Are weaning, What a deal of stir have you with your children when you wean them? how froward and vexing Are they? So when God would wean thee from Some outward comforts in this world, O how fretting and discontented art thou!
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What, is this thy profession? and yet if thou hast not every thing that thou wouldest have, to murmur and be discontent, thou dost in that even deny thy profession.
What, is this thy profession? and yet if thou hast not every thing that thou Wouldst have, to murmur and be discontent, thou dost in that even deny thy profession.
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and quiet, and have no trouble? I remember Austin hath such an expression, What is this my faith? what did I ever promise thee (saith he) that thou shouldest ever flourish in the world? art thou a Christian to that end? and is this thy faith? I never made any such promise to thee when thou tookest upon thee to be a Christian;
and quiet, and have no trouble? I Remember Austin hath such an expression, What is this my faith? what did I ever promise thee (Says he) that thou Shouldst ever flourish in the world? art thou a Christian to that end? and is this thy faith? I never made any such promise to thee when thou tookest upon thee to be a Christian;
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and then, why shouldest thou account it such a great evil to be under such an affliction? Certainly that good that we have in the ground for our faith, it is enough to content our hearts here, and to all eternity:
and then, why Shouldst thou account it such a great evil to be under such an affliction? Certainly that good that we have in the ground for our faith, it is enough to content our hearts Here, and to all eternity:
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A Christian should be satisfied with that that God hath made to be the object of his faith, the object of his faith is high enough to satisfie his soul, were it capable of a thousand times more than it is:
A Christian should be satisfied with that that God hath made to be the Object of his faith, the Object of his faith is high enough to satisfy his soul, were it capable of a thousand times more than it is:
and know that when thou art discontented for want of such and such comforts, if thou wouldest but think thus, God did never promise me that I should have these comforts,
and know that when thou art discontented for want of such and such comforts, if thou Wouldst but think thus, God did never promise me that I should have these comforts,
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now Christians, when God expects this from you, for you not so much as to have attained to contentedness under afflictions, Oh this is beneathe the expectation of God from you.
now Christians, when God expects this from you, for you not so much as to have attained to contentedness under afflictions, O this is beneath the expectation of God from you.
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Others have not onely been contented with little crosses, but they have triumphed under great afflictions, they have suffered the spoiling of their goods with joy, read but the latter part of the 11. of the Hebrews, and you shall find what great things God hath had from his people,
Others have not only been contented with little Crosses, but they have triumphed under great afflictions, they have suffered the spoiling of their goods with joy, read but the latter part of the 11. of the Hebrews, and you shall find what great things God hath had from his people,
When you come to prayer to God, you acknowledge his Soveraignty over you, you come there to profess your selves to be at Gods dispose, what do you pray for except you acknowledg that you are at his dispose,
When you come to prayer to God, you acknowledge his Sovereignty over you, you come there to profess your selves to be At God's dispose, what do you pray for except you acknowledge that you Are At his dispose,
if you will come to petition to him, and yet will be your own carver, you go cross to your prayers, to come as if you would beg your bread at your Fathers gates every day,
if you will come to petition to him, and yet will be your own carver, you go cross to your Prayers, to come as if you would beg your bred At your Father's gates every day,
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I remember I have read of Latimer that speaking concerning Peter that he denied his Master (saith he) Peter forgot his pater-noster, for that was Hallowed be thy Name, and thy Kingdom come: So we may say,
I Remember I have read of Latimer that speaking Concerning Peter that he denied his Master (Says he) Peter forgotten his paternoster, for that was Hallowed be thy Name, and thy Kingdom come: So we may say,
though you say not alwayes the same words, what do you pray, but give us this day our daily bread? for thats Christs intention that we should have that as a pattern,
though you say not always the same words, what do you pray, but give us this day our daily bred? for thats Christ intention that we should have that as a pattern,
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Therefore when we murmur because we have not so much variety as others have, we do (as it were) forget out Pater-noster; Its against our prayers, we do not in our lives hold forth the acknowledgement of the Soveraignty of God over us as we seem to acknowledge in our prayers;
Therefore when we murmur Because we have not so much variety as Others have, we do (as it were) forget out Paternoster; Its against our Prayers, we do not in our lives hold forth the acknowledgement of the Sovereignty of God over us as we seem to acknowledge in our Prayers;
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therefore when at any time you find your hearts murmuring then do but reflect upon your selves and think thus, Is this according to my prayers, wherein I held forth the Soveraign Power and Authority that God hath over me?
Therefore when At any time you find your hearts murmuring then do but reflect upon your selves and think thus, Is this according to my Prayers, wherein I held forth the Sovereign Power and authority that God hath over me?
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The seventh thing that I adde for the evil of discontentment, is, The woful effects that comes to a discontented heart from murmuring. I'le name you five:
The seventh thing that I add for the evil of discontentment, is, The woeful effects that comes to a discontented heart from murmuring. I'll name you five:
How many times do men and women when they are discontented let their thoughts run, and are musing and contriving through their present discontentedness;
How many times do men and women when they Are discontented let their thoughts run, and Are musing and contriving through their present discontentedness;
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you who complain that you cannot meditate, you cannot think on good things, but if you begin to think of them a little, presently your thoughts are off from them,
you who complain that you cannot meditate, you cannot think on good things, but if you begin to think of them a little, presently your thoughts Are off from them,
And it causes many distractions in duty, it unfits for duty, and when you come to perform duties, Oh the distractions that are in your duties, when your spirits are discontented;
And it Causes many distractions in duty, it unfits for duty, and when you come to perform duties, O the distractions that Are in your duties, when your spirits Are discontented;
whereas had you but a quiet spirit, though there should great crosses befall you, yet they would never hinder you in the performance of any duty. 3. Consider what wicked risings of heart,
whereas had you but a quiet Spirit, though there should great Crosses befall you, yet they would never hinder you in the performance of any duty. 3. Consider what wicked risings of heart,
In some discontented fits the heart rises against God, and against others, and sometimes hath even desperate resolutions what to do to help themselves.
In Some discontented fits the heart rises against God, and against Others, and sometime hath even desperate resolutions what to do to help themselves.
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If the Lord should have suffered you to have done (sometimes in a discontented fit) what you had thought to do, what wonderful misery had you brought upon your selves:
If the Lord should have suffered you to have done (sometime in a discontented fit) what you had Thought to do, what wondered misery had you brought upon your selves:
but let you go on when you thought to help your selves this way and the other way, Oh it had been ill with you, do you but remember those risings of heart and wicked resolutions that somtimes you have had in a discontented mood,
but let you go on when you Thought to help your selves this Way and the other Way, O it had been ill with you, do you but Remember those risings of heart and wicked resolutions that sometimes you have had in a discontented mood,
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then what they have is nothing to them, do you think that God will take this well? If you should give a friend, a kinsman, a purse of money to go and trade withall,
then what they have is nothing to them, do you think that God will take this well? If you should give a friend, a kinsman, a purse of money to go and trade withal,
Oh! what unthankfulness is here? God expects that every day you should spend some time in blessing his Name for what mercy he hath granted unto you, there's not any one of you who are in the lowest condition,
Oh! what unthankfulness is Here? God expects that every day you should spend Some time in blessing his Name for what mercy he hath granted unto you, there's not any one of you who Are in the lowest condition,
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Its an excellent speech that I remember Luther hath (saith he) This is the Rhetorick of the Spirit of God (its a very fine speech of his) to extenuate evil things, and to amplifie good things;
Its an excellent speech that I Remember Luther hath (Says he) This is the Rhetoric of the Spirit of God (its a very fine speech of his) to extenuate evil things, and to amplify good things;
The Spirit of God extenuates evils and crosses, and doth magnifie and amplifie all mercies, and makes all mercies seem to be great, and all afflictions seem to be little.
The Spirit of God extenuates evils and Crosses, and does magnify and amplify all Mercies, and makes all Mercies seem to be great, and all afflictions seem to be little.
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and amplifie evil things, as thus, A godly man wonders at his cross that it is no more, a wicked man wonders his cross is so much, Oh (saith he) none was ever so afflicted as I am!
and amplify evil things, as thus, A godly man wonders At his cross that it is no more, a wicked man wonders his cross is so much, O (Says he) none was ever so afflicted as I am!
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And for this I'le give you a notable example that we have in Scripture, it is the example of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram, In Numb. 16.12, 13. And Moses sent to call Dathan and Abiram the sons of Eltab:
And for this I'll give you a notable Exampl that we have in Scripture, it is the Exampl of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram, In Numb. 16.12, 13. And Moses sent to call Dathan and Abiram the Sons of Eltab:
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except thou make thy self altogether a Prince over us? Mark, they slighted the Land that they were going into, the Land of Canaan, that was the Land that God promised them that should flow with milk and hony:
except thou make thy self altogether a Prince over us? Mark, they slighted the Land that they were going into, the Land of Canaan, that was the Land that God promised them that should flow with milk and honey:
But mark here their discontentedness, because they met with some troubles in the wilderness, Oh it was to slay them, they made their affliction in the wilderness to be greater than it was, Oh it was to kill them,
But mark Here their discontentedness, Because they met with Some Troubles in the Wilderness, O it was to slay them, they made their affliction in the Wilderness to be greater than it was, O it was to kill them,
though it were indeed to carry them to the Land of Canaan. But now their deliverance from Egypt though it was a great mercy, they made that mercy to be nothing,
though it were indeed to carry them to the Land of Canaan. But now their deliverance from Egypt though it was a great mercy, they made that mercy to be nothing,
for say they, You have brought us out of a Land that floweth with milk and honey, what land was that? It was the land of Egypt, the Land of their bondage,
for say they, You have brought us out of a Land that flows with milk and honey, what land was that? It was the land of Egypt, the Land of their bondage,
and yet when they meet with a little cross in their way to say, you have brought us out of the Land that floweth with milk and honey, to say they were better before than now,
and yet when they meet with a little cross in their Way to say, you have brought us out of the Land that flows with milk and honey, to say they were better before than now,
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Oh let us take heed of this, of a discontented heart, there is this woful cursed fruit of discontent to make men and women unthankful for all the mercies God hath granted to them,
O let us take heed of this, of a discontented heart, there is this woeful cursed fruit of discontent to make men and women unthankful for all the Mercies God hath granted to them,
they that murmur and are discontent, are liable to temptations, to shift for themselves in sinful and ungodly ways, discontent is the ground of shitting courses and unlawful ways.
they that murmur and Are discontent, Are liable to temptations, to shift for themselves in sinful and ungodly ways, discontent is the ground of shitting courses and unlawful ways.
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How many of you may have your consciences condemn you of this, that you in the time of your afflictions have sought to shift for your selves by wayes that have been sinful against God,
How many of you may have your Consciences condemn you of this, that you in the time of your afflictions have sought to shift for your selves by ways that have been sinful against God,
and your discontent was the bottom and ground of it? If you would avoid shiftings for your selves by wicked ways, labor to mortifie this sin of discontent, to mortifie it at the root.
and your discontent was the bottom and ground of it? If you would avoid shiftings for your selves by wicked ways, labour to mortify this since of discontent, to mortify it At the root.
The Eight evil that there is in murmuring and discontent is this, There is a great deal of folly, extream folly in a discontented heart, its a foolish sin.
The Eight evil that there is in murmuring and discontent is this, There is a great deal of folly, extreme folly in a discontented heart, its a foolish since.
What a foolish thing is this, that because I have not what I would have, I will not enjoy the comfort of what I have? Do not you account this folly in your children, you give them some victuals and they are not contented, perhaps (they say) its not enough, they cry for more,
What a foolish thing is this, that Because I have not what I would have, I will not enjoy the Comfort of what I have? Do not you account this folly in your children, you give them Some victuals and they Are not contented, perhaps (they say) its not enough, they cry for more,
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I but God gives you not what you would have, and upon that you throw away what you have, Is not this folly in your hearts? It is unthankfulness. 2. There's a great deal of folly in discontentment,
I but God gives you not what you would have, and upon that you throw away what you have, Is not this folly in your hearts? It is unthankfulness. 2. There's a great deal of folly in discontentment,
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because of your discontentment, you are discontented for want of them, and therefore you have them not, you do deprive your selves of the enjoyment of your own desires because of the discontent of your hearts,
Because of your discontentment, you Are discontented for want of them, and Therefore you have them not, you do deprive your selves of the enjoyment of your own Desires Because of the discontent of your hearts,
because you have not your desires, And is not this a foolish thing? 3. There's a great deal of folly in this, There are many foolish carriages commonly that a discontented hear is guilty of:
Because you have not your Desires, And is not this a foolish thing? 3. There's a great deal of folly in this, There Are many foolish carriages commonly that a discontented hear is guilty of:
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If a childe should cry for a Nut that hath the meat eaten out, or all worm-eaten, what good would the child have by having the Nut? so such an outward comfort you would fain have,
If a child should cry for a Nut that hath the meat eaten out, or all Worm-eaten, what good would the child have by having the Nut? so such an outward Comfort you would fain have,
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That man or woman that is discontented for want of some good thing, if God doth give that good thing to them before they be humbled for their discontent that did proceed from them, such a man or woman can have no comfort of the mercy,
That man or woman that is discontented for want of Some good thing, if God does give that good thing to them before they be humbled for their discontent that did proceed from them, such a man or woman can have no Comfort of the mercy,
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And therefore for my part if I should have a friend or brother, or one that were as dear to me as my own soul that I should see discontented for the want of such a comfort, I should rather pray, Lord keep this thing from them, till thou wilt be pleased to humble their hearts for their discontent, let not them have the mercy till they come to be humbled for their discontent for the want of it,
And Therefore for my part if I should have a friend or brother, or one that were as dear to me as my own soul that I should see discontented for the want of such a Comfort, I should rather pray, Lord keep this thing from them, till thou wilt be pleased to humble their hearts for their discontent, let not them have the mercy till they come to be humbled for their discontent for the want of it,
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And therefore it should be your care when you finde your hearts discontented for want of anything, to be humbled for it, thinking thus with your selves, Lord,
And Therefore it should be your care when you find your hearts discontented for want of anything, to be humbled for it, thinking thus with your selves, Lord,
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if that that I do so immoderately desire, should come to me before I be humbled for my discontent for want of it, I am certain I can have no comfort of it,
if that that I do so immoderately desire, should come to me before I be humbled for my discontent for want of it, I am certain I can have no Comfort of it,
So in regard of any other outward comforts, people may have the thing, but often-times they have it so as it proves the heaviest cross to them that ever they had in all their lives, such a childe as you were discontent for the want of it, it may be it was sick,
So in regard of any other outward comforts, people may have the thing, but oftentimes they have it so as it Proves the Heaviest cross to them that ever they had in all their lives, such a child as you were discontent for the want of it, it may be it was sick,
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but is discontented with the storm, Is his condition the better because he is discontented and will not pull down his sails? Will this help him? Just so it is for all the world with a discontented heart, a discontented heart is a proud heart,
but is discontented with the storm, Is his condition the better Because he is discontented and will not pull down his sails? Will this help him? Just so it is for all the world with a discontented heart, a discontented heart is a proud heart,
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now is his condition the better because he will not pull down his spirit? No certainly abundantly worse, a thousand to one but the tempest and storm overwhelms his soul.
now is his condition the better Because he will not pull down his Spirit? No Certainly abundantly Worse, a thousand to one but the tempest and storm overwhelms his soul.
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in Numb. 14. you have a notable text, and one would think that that were enough for ever to make you fear murmuring, in the 26. verse, it is said, The Lord spake unto Moses and Aaron, saying, what did he say? How long shall I bear with this evil Congregation which murmur against me? How long shall I bear with them saith God, This evil Congregation; Oh thats an evil Congregation that murmurs against me!
in Numb. 14. you have a notable text, and one would think that that were enough for ever to make you Fear murmuring, in the 26. verse, it is said, The Lord spoke unto Moses and Aaron, saying, what did he say? How long shall I bear with this evil Congregation which murmur against me? How long shall I bear with them Says God, This evil Congregation; O thats an evil Congregation that murmurs against me!
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as those that have murmuring spirits & murmuring dispositions, they will murmur again, and again, How long shall I bear with this evil Congregation that murmur against me? How justly may God speak of many of you that are this morning before the Lord,
as those that have murmuring spirits & murmuring dispositions, they will murmur again, and again, How long shall I bear with this evil Congregation that murmur against me? How justly may God speak of many of you that Are this morning before the Lord,
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and hath usually in the course of their lives murmured against me, when any thing falls out otherwise than they would have it? And mark what follows after, I have heard the murmuring of the Children of Israel:
and hath usually in the course of their lives murmured against me, when any thing falls out otherwise than they would have it? And mark what follows After, I have herd the murmuring of the Children of Israel:
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how the Lord repeats this sin of murmuring, How long shall I bear with this evil Congregation which murmur against me? Secondly, I have heard their murmuring:
how the Lord repeats this since of murmuring, How long shall I bear with this evil Congregation which murmur against me? Secondly, I have herd their murmuring:
sometimes in your discontent you will be ready to swear (it may be) do you swear in your discontent? So doth God swear against you for your discontent.
sometime in your discontent you will be ready to swear (it may be) do you swear in your discontent? So does God swear against you for your discontent.
but murmured in their tents, and hearkned not unto the voice of the Lord; therefore he lifted up his hand against them to overthrow them in the wilderness.
but murmured in their tents, and hearkened not unto the voice of the Lord; Therefore he lifted up his hand against them to overthrow them in the Wilderness.
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and you cannot bear the hand of God that lies upon you as tenderly as a tender-hearted Nurse that laies her hand upon the childe, you cannot bear the tender hand of God that is upon you in a lesser affliction;
and you cannot bear the hand of God that lies upon you as tenderly as a tender-hearted Nurse that lays her hand upon the child, you cannot bear the tender hand of God that is upon you in a lesser affliction;
together, But on the morrow all the Congregation of the Children of Israel murmured against Moses and against Aaron saying, Ye have killed the people of the Lord:
together, But on the morrow all the Congregation of the Children of Israel murmured against Moses and against Aaron saying, You have killed the people of the Lord:
and they murmured but against Moses and Aaron, (perhaps you murmur more directly against God) and that was against God in murmuring against Gods Ministers, it was against God but not so directly;
and they murmured but against Moses and Aaron, (perhaps you murmur more directly against God) and that was against God in murmuring against God's Ministers, it was against God but not so directly;
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you are never so prepared for present wrath as when you are in a murmuring discontented fit, those that stand by and see you in a murmuring discontented fit, have cause to say, Oh let us go and take the Censer, let us go to prayer,
you Are never so prepared for present wrath as when you Are in a murmuring discontented fit, those that stand by and see you in a murmuring discontented fit, have cause to say, O let us go and take the Censer, let us go to prayer,
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and so for the husband to go to God in prayer falling down and beseeching of him that wrath may not come out against his family for the murmuring of his wife.
and so for the husband to go to God in prayer falling down and beseeching of him that wrath may not come out against his family for the murmuring of his wife.
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And the truth is, at this day there hath been (at least lately) as much murmuring in England as ever was, and even in this very particular the plague is begun,
And the truth is, At this day there hath been (At least lately) as much murmuring in England as ever was, and even in this very particular the plague is begun,
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& are always grumbling and murmuring at any thing that falls out amiss (I say) this text of Scripture in Numbers doth cleerly hold forth this, That the Lord brings the Plague upon men for this sin of murmuring, he doth it in Kingdoms and Families, and upon particular persons.
& Are always grumbling and murmuring At any thing that falls out amiss (I say) this text of Scripture in Numbers does clearly hold forth this, That the Lord brings the Plague upon men for this since of murmuring, he does it in Kingdoms and Families, and upon particular Persons.
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Though we cannot always point out the particular sin that God brings this for, yet this should be examined how far we are guilty of this sin of murmuring;
Though we cannot always point out the particular since that God brings this for, yet this should be examined how Far we Are guilty of this since of murmuring;
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Take heed of murmuring as some of them did (he speaks of the people of Israel in the wilderness) but saith he, what came of it? They were destroyed of the destroyer.
Take heed of murmuring as Some of them did (he speaks of the people of Israel in the Wilderness) but Says he, what Come of it? They were destroyed of the destroyer.
When Job was impatient, Now God spake (saith the text) out of the whirlwind, and said, who is this that darkeneth counsel by words without knowledge? So doest thou speak against Gods ways,
When Job was impatient, Now God spoke (Says the text) out of the whirlwind, and said, who is this that darkeneth counsel by words without knowledge? So dost thou speak against God's ways,
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so far as it doth prevail in one that is wicked, it hath the curse of God upon it. In Psal. 59.15. see there what the curse of God is upon wicked and ungodly men, Let them wander up and down for meat and grudge if they be not satisfied.
so Far as it does prevail in one that is wicked, it hath the curse of God upon it. In Psalm 59.15. see there what the curse of God is upon wicked and ungodly men, Let them wander up and down for meat and grudge if they be not satisfied.
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when thou art not satisfied in thy desires and findest thy heart grudging against God, apply this Scripture, What, is the curse of the wicked upon me? This is the curse that is threatned upon wicked and ungodly ones, That they shall grudge if they be not satisfied. And in Deut. 28.67. There it's threatned as a curse of God upon men, that they cannot be content with their present condition, But they shall say in the morning, would God it were even;
when thou art not satisfied in thy Desires and Findest thy heart grudging against God, apply this Scripture, What, is the curse of the wicked upon me? This is the curse that is threatened upon wicked and ungodly ones, That they shall grudge if they be not satisfied. And in Deuteronomy 28.67. There it's threatened as a curse of God upon men, that they cannot be content with their present condition, But they shall say in the morning, would God it were even;
yet know, that it is a curse of God upon men to be given up to a kind of madness for evils that they-suppose are upon them, and that they fear. In the 47. vers.
yet know, that it is a curse of God upon men to be given up to a kind of madness for evils that they-suppose Are upon them, and that they Fear. In the 47. vers.
Why? because they have not served the Lord with joyfulness of heart (that may be added to that of the wrath of God upon men) therefore God would bring such a curse upon them as would make them a wonder to all that were about them.
Why? Because they have not served the Lord with joyfulness of heart (that may be added to that of the wrath of God upon men) Therefore God would bring such a curse upon them as would make them a wonder to all that were about them.
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Now all things that do befall you, befall you through a providence of God, and if you be those that belong to God, there is a protection of God over you, and a care of God.
Now all things that do befall you, befall you through a providence of God, and if you be those that belong to God, there is a protection of God over you, and a care of God.
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Whereas your thoughts were wont to be exercised about providing for your selves, and getting more comforts to your selves, let the stream of your thoughts now be turned to humble your selves for your discontentedness, Oh that you may have your hearts break before God,
Whereas your thoughts were wont to be exercised about providing for your selves, and getting more comforts to your selves, let the stream of your thoughts now be turned to humble your selves for your discontentedness, O that you may have your hearts break before God,
You will find in Scripture concerning the people of Israel, how strangely they fell to their murmuring again and again, do but observe three texts of Scripture,
You will find in Scripture Concerning the people of Israel, how strangely they fell to their murmuring again and again, do but observe three texts of Scripture,
and spake saying, I will sing unto the Lord, for he hath triumphed gloriously, the horse and his rider hath he thrown into the Sea. And then, The Lord is my strength and song,
and spoke saying, I will sing unto the Lord, for he hath triumphed gloriously, the horse and his rider hath he thrown into the Sea. And then, The Lord is my strength and song,
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and so he goes on, And who is like unto thee, O Lord amongst the Gods? Who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders? Thus their hearts triumphed in God:
and so he Goes on, And who is like unto thee, Oh Lord among the God's? Who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders? Thus their hearts triumphed in God:
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and therefore they murmur again) Exod. 16.1. &c. all the congregation of the Children of Israel came to the wilderness of Sin, &c. And the whole Congregation (in the second verse) of the Children of Israel murmured against Moses,
and Therefore they murmur again) Exod 16.1. etc. all the congregation of the Children of Israel Come to the Wilderness of since, etc. And the Whole Congregation (in the second verse) of the Children of Israel murmured against Moses,
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Now they want flesh (they wanted water before, but now they want meat) they fell to murmuring again, they were not humbled for this murmuring against God,
Now they want Flesh (they wanted water before, but now they want meat) they fell to murmuring again, they were not humbled for this murmuring against God,
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And all the Congregation of the Children of Israel journyed from the wilderness of Sin, and pitched in Rephadim, and there was no water for the people to drink:
And all the Congregation of the Children of Israel journeyed from the Wilderness of since, and pitched in Rephidim, and there was no water for the people to drink:
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I bring these Scriptures for this, to shew, That if we have not been humbled for murmuring, the next cross that we meet withal we will fall to murmuring again,
I bring these Scriptures for this, to show, That if we have not been humbled for murmuring, the next cross that we meet withal we will fallen to murmuring again,
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for them now to murmur because they want some few particulars that they desire, Oh to sin against God after a great mercy, this is a great aggravation, and a most abominable thing.
for them now to murmur Because they want Some few particulars that they desire, O to since against God After a great mercy, this is a great aggravation, and a most abominable thing.
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Now my brethren, the Lord hath granted us very great mercies, I'le but speak a word of what God hath done of late, what mercies hath the Lord granted to us this Summer, heaped mercies upon us, one mercy upon another.
Now my brothers, the Lord hath granted us very great Mercies, I'll but speak a word of what God hath done of late, what Mercies hath the Lord granted to us this Summer, heaped Mercies upon us, one mercy upon Another.
Oh what a mercy is it, that the Lord hath not taken advantages against us, that he hath not made those Scriptures (before mentioned) good upon us for all our murmuring, the Lord hath gone on with one mercy after another.
O what a mercy is it, that the Lord hath not taken advantages against us, that he hath not made those Scriptures (before mentioned) good upon us for all our murmuring, the Lord hath gone on with one mercy After Another.
We hear of mercy in Bristol, and mercy to our brethren in Scotland: But still if after this we should have any thing befall us that is but cross to us, that we should be ready to murmur again presently;
We hear of mercy in Bristol, and mercy to our brothers in Scotland: But still if After this we should have any thing befall us that is but cross to us, that we should be ready to murmur again presently;
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And now, Hath God given to you the Contentment of your hearts? Take you heed of being the cause of any grief to your Brethren, think not that because God hath been gracious unto you, that therefore he hath given you liberty for to bring them into bondage, Oh let not there be such an ill effect of Gods mercy to you,
And now, Hath God given to you the Contentment of your hearts? Take you heed of being the cause of any grief to your Brothers, think not that Because God hath been gracious unto you, that Therefore he hath given you liberty for to bring them into bondage, O let not there be such an ill Effect of God's mercy to you,
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as for you to exclude by petitioning, or any other way, your Brethren that the Lord hath been pleased to make Iustruments of your peace, let not that be the fruit of it,
as for you to exclude by petitioning, or any other Way, your Brothers that the Lord hath been pleased to make Instruments of your peace, let not that be the fruit of it,
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God is very jealous of the glory of his mercy, and if there should be an ill use made of the mercy of God after we enjoy it, Oh it would go to the heart of God! nothing is more grievous to the heart of God than the abuse of mercy:
God is very jealous of the glory of his mercy, and if there should be an ill use made of the mercy of God After we enjoy it, O it would go to the heart of God! nothing is more grievous to the heart of God than the abuse of mercy:
NOW because it is very hard to work upon a murmuring spirit, there are divers Aggravations (I told you we are to consider of for the further letting out of the greatness of this sin;
NOW Because it is very hard to work upon a murmuring Spirit, there Are diverse Aggravations (I told you we Are to Consider of for the further letting out of the greatness of this since;
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The first Aggravation of the sin of discontent and murmuring is this, For men and women to be discontent in the midst of mercies, in enjoyment of abundance of mercies.
The First Aggravation of the since of discontent and murmuring is this, For men and women to be discontent in the midst of Mercies, in enjoyment of abundance of Mercies.
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because thou hast not in thy family all the comforts that thou wouldst have? As it is a great aggravation of a mans evil, of him, to rejoyce immoderately in his own private comforts when the Church is in affliction,
Because thou hast not in thy family all the comforts that thou Wouldst have? As it is a great aggravation of a men evil, of him, to rejoice immoderately in his own private comforts when the Church is in affliction,
when the publick suffers grievous and hard troubles, if any man shall then rejoyce and give liberty to himself, at that time to satisfie his flesh to the uttermost in all outward comforts, this is a great aggravation of his Sin:
when the public suffers grievous and hard Troubles, if any man shall then rejoice and give liberty to himself, At that time to satisfy his Flesh to the uttermost in all outward comforts, this is a great aggravation of his since:
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Didst not thou pray to God for these mercies that God hath sent of late to the publick, these great victories that God hath given, didst not thou pray for them? now thou hast them, Is not there enough in them to quiet thy heart for some private trouble thou meetest withall in thy family? Is not there goodness enough there to cure thy discontentment? Certainly they were not such mercies so worthy to be prayed for,
Didst not thou pray to God for these Mercies that God hath sent of late to the public, these great victories that God hath given, didst not thou pray for them? now thou hast them, Is not there enough in them to quiet thy heart for Some private trouble thou meetest withal in thy family? Is not there Goodness enough there to cure thy discontentment? Certainly they were not such Mercies so worthy to be prayed for,
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except they have so much excellency in them as to countervail some private afflictions. Publick mercies are the aggravations of private discontent, also of publick discontent too;
except they have so much excellency in them as to countervail Some private afflictions. Public Mercies Are the aggravations of private discontent, also of public discontent too;
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So in particular, the mercies that concerns thy self, thy family, if thou wouldest consider thou hast a great many more mercies than thou hadst afflictions, I dare boldly aver it concerning any one in this Congregation (suppose thy afflictions to be what they will) there is never a one of you but that have more mercies than afflictions.
So in particular, the Mercies that concerns thy self, thy family, if thou Wouldst Consider thou hast a great many more Mercies than thou Hadst afflictions, I Dare boldly aver it Concerning any one in this Congregation (suppose thy afflictions to be what they will) there is never a one of you but that have more Mercies than afflictions.
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If it were but this mercy, That you have this day of grace and salvation continued to you, its a greater mercy than any affliction, set any affliction by this mercy and see which would weigh heaviest, this is certainly greater than any affliction;
If it were but this mercy, That you have this day of grace and salvation continued to you, its a greater mercy than any affliction, Set any affliction by this mercy and see which would weigh Heaviest, this is Certainly greater than any affliction;
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that you have the day of grace and salvation, that you are not now in Hell, this is a greater mercy, that you have the sound of the Gospel yet in your ears;
that you have the day of grace and salvation, that you Are not now in Hell, this is a greater mercy, that you have the found of the Gospel yet in your ears;
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that you have the use of your limbs, your senses, that you have the health of your bodies, health of body is a greater mercy than poverty is an affliction;
that you have the use of your limbs, your Senses, that you have the health of your bodies, health of body is a greater mercy than poverty is an affliction;
We find in Scripture how the holy Ghost doth aggravate the sin of discontent from the consideration of mercies, you have a notable Scripture for it in the 16. of Numb. 8. verse, &c. Its a speech of Moses to Korah and his company when they murmured, And Moses said unto Korah, Hear I pray you, ye sons of Levi (there's somewhat that you are sons of Levy ) Seemeth it but a small thing unto you, that the God of Israel hath separated you from the Congregation of Israel, to bring you neer to himself, to do the service of the Tabernacle of the Lord,
We find in Scripture how the holy Ghost does aggravate the since of discontent from the consideration of Mercies, you have a notable Scripture for it in the 16. of Numb. 8. verse, etc. Its a speech of Moses to Korah and his company when they murmured, And Moses said unto Korah, Hear I pray you, you Sons of Levi (there's somewhat that you Are Sons of Levy) Seems it but a small thing unto you, that the God of Israel hath separated you from the Congregation of Israel, to bring you near to himself, to do the service of the Tabernacle of the Lord,
Seemeth it a small thing unto you, that the God of Israel hath separated you from the Congregation of Israel to bring you neer to himself to do the service of the Tabernacle of the Lord? &c. You see 'tis a great honor that God puts upon a man, a great mercy that he doth bestow upon any man, to separate him from others for himself, to come neer to him, to imploy him in the service of the Tabernacle, to minister to the Congregation in holy things, this is a great mercy,
Seems it a small thing unto you, that the God of Israel hath separated you from the Congregation of Israel to bring you near to himself to do the service of the Tabernacle of the Lord? etc. You see it's a great honour that God puts upon a man, a great mercy that he does bestow upon any man, to separate him from Others for himself, to come near to him, to employ him in the service of the Tabernacle, to minister to the Congregation in holy things, this is a great mercy,
and indeed it's such a mercy, as one would think, there should be none that God bestows such a mercy upon, that should have a murmuring heart for any affliction, Its true, many Ministers of God they meet with hard things that might discourage them,
and indeed it's such a mercy, as one would think, there should be none that God bestows such a mercy upon, that should have a murmuring heart for any affliction, Its true, many Ministers of God they meet with hard things that might discourage them,
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and trouble and grieve their spirits, but now this consideration that God is pleased to imploy them in such a service neer to himself, that though they cannot do good to themselves,
and trouble and grieve their spirits, but now this consideration that God is pleased to employ them in such a service near to himself, that though they cannot do good to themselves,
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and must have more, seck ye yet more? Seek ye the Priesthood also? for which cause both thou and all thy company are gathered together against the Lord: And what is.
and must have more, seck you yet more? Seek you the Priesthood also? for which cause both thou and all thy company Are gathered together against the Lord: And what is.
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because you cannot have more? Methinks that this place should keep Ministers from murmuring, though they should meet with never such afflictions and crosses, and unkind dealings from men,
Because you cannot have more? Methinks that this place should keep Ministers from murmuring, though they should meet with never such afflictions and Crosses, and unkind dealings from men,
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And then a second Scripture is in the 2. of Job, vers. 10. A speech of Job to his wife, what saith Job when his wife would have had him curse God and dye? (that was a degree beyond murmuring) why saith he, Thou speakest as one of the foolish women, shall we receive good at the hand of God,
And then a second Scripture is in the 2. of Job, vers. 10. A speech of Job to his wife, what Says Job when his wife would have had him curse God and die? (that was a degree beyond murmuring) why Says he, Thou Speakest as one of the foolish women, shall we receive good At the hand of God,
and not evil? you see Job did help himself against all murmuring thoughts against the ways of God with this consideration, That he had received so much good from the Lord;
and not evil? you see Job did help himself against all murmuring thoughts against the ways of God with this consideration, That he had received so much good from the Lord;
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In the 17. of Ecclesiastes the 14. verse, you have a notable Scripture there whereby you may see what course is to be taken when the heart rises in murmuring In the day of prosperity be joyful,
In the 17. of Ecclesiastes the 14. verse, you have a notable Scripture there whereby you may see what course is to be taken when the heart rises in murmuring In the day of Prosperity be joyful,
but in the day of Adversity consider, what should they consider? (mark what follows) God also hath set the one over against the other, to the end that man should find nothing after him.
but in the day of Adversity Consider, what should they Consider? (mark what follows) God also hath Set the one over against the other, to the end that man should find nothing After him.
I beseech you for this take but this one consideration further, and if you will but work it upon your hearts, I hope you may find a great deal of power in it.
I beseech you for this take but this one consideration further, and if you will but work it upon your hearts, I hope you may find a great deal of power in it.
why then should not we in the midst of our afflictions bless God for his many mercies? Shall God be thus gracious to us that notwithstanding our many sins,
why then should not we in the midst of our afflictions bless God for his many Mercies? Shall God be thus gracious to us that notwithstanding our many Sins,
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yet he will not cast away our poor duties and services that we perform, then why should not we in the midst of our sufferings accept of what mercies we have,
yet he will not cast away our poor duties and services that we perform, then why should not we in the midst of our sufferings accept of what Mercies we have,
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as there is power in afflictions (in the midst of many mercies) to take off thy heart from being affected with Gods mercies? And that's the first aggravation of the sin of murmuring, To murmur in the midst of mercies.
as there is power in afflictions (in the midst of many Mercies) to take off thy heart from being affected with God's Mercies? And that's the First aggravation of the since of murmuring, To murmur in the midst of Mercies.
Saith Naamans servant to him, Father (for so he called him) if the Prophet had required you to do some great thing, would not you have done it? how much more this little thing.
Says Naamans servant to him, Father (for so he called him) if the Prophet had required you to do Some great thing, would not you have done it? how much more this little thing.
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I remember I have read in Seneca a Heathen, he hath this similitude which is a very fine one to set out the great evil of murmuring upon smaller afflictions (saith he) Suppose a man hath a very fair house to dwell in,
I Remember I have read in Senecca a Heathen, he hath this similitude which is a very fine one to Set out the great evil of murmuring upon smaller afflictions (Says he) Suppose a man hath a very fair house to dwell in,
if this man now should murmur because the wind blows off a few leaves off his Trees, what a most unreasonable thing were it for him to be weeping and wringing his hands because he loses a few leaves off his Trees,
if this man now should murmur Because the wind blows off a few leaves off his Trees, what a most unreasonable thing were it for him to be weeping and wringing his hands Because he loses a few leaves off his Trees,
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would not you say, this were a folly and a great evil in a woman so to do? Truely our afflictions if we weighed them aright they are but such kind of things in comparison of our mercies.
would not you say, this were a folly and a great evil in a woman so to do? Truly our afflictions if we weighed them aright they Are but such kind of things in comparison of our Mercies.
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Rebeckah she had a mighty desire to have children, but because she found some trouble in her body when she was with childe, saith she, Why am I thus? As if she should say, I had as good have none, onely because she found a little pain and trouble in her body.
Rebekah she had a mighty desire to have children, but Because she found Some trouble in her body when she was with child, Says she, Why am I thus? As if she should say, I had as good have none, only Because she found a little pain and trouble in her body.
To be discontent when the affliction is small and little, that encreases very much the sin of murmuring, it is too much for any one to murmur upon the heaviest cross that can befal one in this world,
To be discontent when the affliction is small and little, that increases very much the since of murmuring, it is too much for any one to murmur upon the Heaviest cross that can befall one in this world,
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but for those that are Men, Men of understanding, that have wisdom, that God imploys in publick service, that they should be discontent with every thing, this is an exceeding great evil;
but for those that Are Men, Men of understanding, that have Wisdom, that God employs in public service, that they should be discontent with every thing, this is an exceeding great evil;
for men in their families (to whom God hath given parts and wisdom) when things fall out amiss there, to be always murmuring and repining, their sin is greater than for women and children to do it.
for men in their families (to whom God hath given parts and Wisdom) when things fallen out amiss there, to be always murmuring and repining, their since is greater than for women and children to do it.
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but he hath it given him for nothing, its expected such a one should not be ready to find fault with every thing in the house, with servants or with meat at table,
but he hath it given him for nothing, its expected such a one should not be ready to find fault with every thing in the house, with Servants or with meat At table,
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So it is sometimes with children, they will cry for such a thing, and when you give it them, they throw it away, they are as much discontented as they were before.
So it is sometime with children, they will cry for such a thing, and when you give it them, they throw it away, they Are as much discontented as they were before.
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and told them what kind of King they should have; and when they had a King, in Hos. 10.3. What shall a King do to us? they were not contented when they had one.
and told them what kind of King they should have; and when they had a King, in Hos. 10.3. What shall a King do to us? they were not contented when they had one.
The sixth aggravation of the sin of murmuring is this, For those men and women to be discontent and murmur that God hath raised from mean and low estates and conditions:
The sixth aggravation of the since of murmuring is this, For those men and women to be discontent and murmur that God hath raised from mean and low estates and conditions:
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and if the Lord hath been pleased to raise thee higher, that now thou hast a competency, that thou mayest live as a man, to be of use and service in the place where God hath set thee,
and if the Lord hath been pleased to raise thee higher, that now thou hast a competency, that thou Mayest live as a man, to be of use and service in the place where God hath Set thee,
no, he thought of nothing but bread, there's bread enough; So its ordinary for men and women when they are in a low condition, they think that if they may have bread, any competency, they will be contented and bless God,
no, he Thought of nothing but bred, there's bred enough; So its ordinary for men and women when they Are in a low condition, they think that if they may have bred, any competency, they will be contented and bless God,
and yet God being pleased to reprieve them, for them to murmur and to be discontent with Gods administrations towards them, this is exceeding evil, Oh it were consideration enough to quiet any murmuring in our hearts, to think thus, We are but sinners,
and yet God being pleased to reprieve them, for them to murmur and to be discontent with God's administrations towards them, this is exceeding evil, O it were consideration enough to quiet any murmuring in our hearts, to think thus, We Are but Sinners,
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why should not we be sufferers that are sinners? But then consider, we that are such great sinners, guilty of such notorious sins, that it is a wonder that we are out of Hell at this present,
why should not we be sufferers that Are Sinners? But then Consider, we that Are such great Sinners, guilty of such notorious Sins, that it is a wonder that we Are out of Hell At this present,
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Consider how we have crossed God in our sins, then if God should cross us in the way of our sufferings, should not we sit down quiet without murmuring Certainly thou never knewest what it was to be humbled for thy manifold sins, that art discontented at any administration of God towards thee.
Consider how we have crossed God in our Sins, then if God should cross us in the Way of our sufferings, should not we fit down quiet without murmuring Certainly thou never Knewest what it was to be humbled for thy manifold Sins, that art discontented At any administration of God towards thee.
Why should any creature be serviceable to thee, who art so little serviceable to God? This one meditation would much help us, to think, I am discontent,
Why should any creature be serviceable to thee, who art so little serviceable to God? This one meditation would much help us, to think, I am discontent,
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It should be the care of a Christian, to observe what are Gods ways towards him, what is God about to do with me at this time? Is God about to raise me, to comfort me? Let me close with Gods goodness,
It should be the care of a Christian, to observe what Are God's ways towards him, what is God about to do with me At this time? Is God about to raise me, to Comfort me? Let me close with God's Goodness,
Therefore thou art afflicted, because God would humble thee, and the great design that God hath in afflicting of thee, is, To break and humble thy heart;
Therefore thou art afflicted, Because God would humble thee, and the great Design that God hath in afflicting of thee, is, To break and humble thy heart;
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The tenth Aggravation of the sin of murmuring and discontent is this, The more palpable and remarkable the hand of God appears to bring about an affliction, the greater is the sin of murmuring and discontent under an affliction.
The tenth Aggravation of the since of murmuring and discontent is this, The more palpable and remarkable the hand of God appears to bring about an affliction, the greater is the since of murmuring and discontent under an affliction.
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when I see but an ordinary providence working for me, not to submit to that, but when I see an extraordinary providence working, that's a greater sin!
when I see but an ordinary providence working for me, not to submit to that, but when I see an extraordinary providence working, that's a greater since!
that is, when I see the Lord in some remarkable way working about such an affliction, beyond what any could have thought of, shall I resist such a remarkable hand of God? shall I stand out against God when I see God express his will in such a remarkable manner that he would have me to be in such a condition? Indeed before we see the Will of God apparent, we may desire to avoid an affliction and may use means for it,
that is, when I see the Lord in Some remarkable Way working about such an affliction, beyond what any could have Thought of, shall I resist such a remarkable hand of God? shall I stand out against God when I see God express his will in such a remarkable manner that he would have me to be in such a condition? Indeed before we see the Will of God apparent, we may desire to avoid an affliction and may use means for it,
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The Eleventh Aggravation of the sin of murmuring is this, To be discontented though God hath been exercising of us long under afflictions, yet still to remain discontented.
The Eleventh Aggravation of the since of murmuring is this, To be discontented though God hath been exercising of us long under afflictions, yet still to remain discontented.
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it were just with God that he should bear thy murmuring no longer, and that thy discontent under the affliction should be but a preparation to thy destruction.
it were just with God that he should bear thy murmuring no longer, and that thy discontent under the affliction should be but a preparation to thy destruction.
nevertheless, afterwards it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness, unto them which are exercised thereby. It's true, our afflictions are not joyous but grievous;
nevertheless, afterwards it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness, unto them which Are exercised thereby. It's true, our afflictions Are not joyous but grievous;
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though at first when our affliction comes it is very grievous, but yet (saith the text) afterwards it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness to those that are exercised thereby:
though At First when our affliction comes it is very grievous, but yet (Says the text) afterwards it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness to those that Are exercised thereby:
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When thou hast been a long time in the School of afflictions, thou art a very Dullard in Christs School if thou hast not learned this Contentment, I have learned (saith Saint Paul ) in every state therewith to be content:
When thou hast been a long time in the School of afflictions, thou art a very Dullard in Christ School if thou hast not learned this Contentment, I have learned (Says Faint Paul) in every state therewith to be content:
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Paul had learned this lesson quickly, thou hast been a learning many years, perhaps thou mayst say as Heman did, That thou art afflicted from thy youth up, in 88. Psal. Oh its a very evil thing,
Paul had learned this Lesson quickly, thou hast been a learning many Years, perhaps thou Mayest say as Heman did, That thou art afflicted from thy youth up, in 88. Psalm O its a very evil thing,
so those that are used to afflictions, those that God exercises much with afflictions (though they have tender spirits otherwise) yet they should have learned Contentedness by this time.
so those that Are used to afflictions, those that God exercises much with afflictions (though they have tender spirits otherwise) yet they should have learned Contentedness by this time.
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but art thou an old Christian, and yet wilt thou be a murmuring Christian? Oh that's a shame for any that are ancient professors, that have been a long time in the School of Jesus Christ, to have murmuring and discontented spirits.
but art thou an old Christian, and yet wilt thou be a murmuring Christian? O that's a shame for any that Are ancient professors, that have been a long time in the School of jesus christ, to have murmuring and discontented spirits.
In the first place, Saith one that is discontented, It is not discontentment, it is the sense of my condition, I hope you would have me sensible of my condition:
In the First place, Says one that is discontented, It is not discontentment, it is the sense of my condition, I hope you would have me sensible of my condition:
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and wringing their hands as if they were undone, and let any one but speak to them, (say they) Would you not have me sensible of my affliction? And thus many would hide their sinful murmuring under Gods hand with this pretence, that it is but sensibleness of their affliction.
and wringing their hands as if they were undone, and let any one but speak to them, (say they) Would you not have me sensible of my affliction? And thus many would hide their sinful murmuring under God's hand with this pretence, that it is but sensibleness of their affliction.
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Secondly, If it were but a bare sense of an affliction, it would not hinder thee in the duties of thy condition, the right sense of our afflictions will never hinder us in the performance of the duties of our condition,
Secondly, If it were but a bore sense of an affliction, it would not hinder thee in the duties of thy condition, the right sense of our afflictions will never hinder us in the performance of the duties of our condition,
when any one is discontented with their condition, they have an envious spirit at the conditions of those that are delivered from what afflictions they bear, certainly then it's turn'd to be sowre and naught,
when any one is discontented with their condition, they have an envious Spirit At the conditions of those that Are Delivered from what afflictions they bear, Certainly then it's turned to be sour and nought,
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Deceive not thy own heart, there is a very great deceit in this, there's many people that when Gods hand is out against them, they will say, they are troubled for their sin,
Deceive not thy own heart, there is a very great deceit in this, there's many people that when God's hand is out against them, they will say, they Are troubled for their since,
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For, First, They were never troubled for their sin before this Affliction came; but you will say, It's true, I was not before, for my prosperity blinded me,
For, First, They were never troubled for their since before this Affliction Come; but you will say, It's true, I was not before, for my Prosperity blinded me,
and especially those that are so troubled that they are in danger to miscarry, and to make away themselves, there's not one in ten thousand that are in such a condition as this is,
and especially those that Are so troubled that they Are in danger to miscarry, and to make away themselves, there's not one in ten thousand that Are in such a condition as this is,
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but it is afflictions rather than sin that puts them to it; indeed you lay all upon this, as if it were the work of the Word, or the Spirit of bondage;
but it is afflictions rather than since that puts them to it; indeed you lay all upon this, as if it were the work of the Word, or the Spirit of bondage;
I remember I heard not long since of a Divine that being judicious, and used to such kind of things, there came a man to him mightily troubled for his sin,
I Remember I herd not long since of a Divine that being judicious, and used to such kind of things, there Come a man to him mightily troubled for his since,
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but we must take heed of dallying with God, that is the Seer and Searcher of the secrets of all hearts, many of you go sullen and dumpish up and down your families,
but we must take heed of dallying with God, that is the Seer and Searcher of the secrets of all hearts, many of you go sullen and dumpish up and down your families,
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and accept of the punishment of thine iniquity, as it is in Levit. 26.41. There's no such consideration to take away murmuring as to look upon my sin as the cause of my affliction.
and accept of the punishment of thine iniquity, as it is in Levit. 26.41. There's no such consideration to take away murmuring as to look upon my since as the cause of my affliction.
and can any body be quiet then? Can any body be satisfied with such a condition when the Lord shall withdraw himself? Were my affliction never so great,
and can any body be quiet then? Can any body be satisfied with such a condition when the Lord shall withdraw himself? Were my affliction never so great,
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Now to that I answer thus, First, it is a very evil thing for men and women upon their affliction to conclude that God is departed from them, it may be when it comes to be examined, there is no other reason why thou thinkest that God is withdrawn and departed,
Now to that I answer thus, First, it is a very evil thing for men and women upon their affliction to conclude that God is departed from them, it may be when it comes to be examined, there is no other reason why thou Thinkest that God is withdrawn and departed,
you may see how God was displeased there with such a kind of distemper as this is, And he called the name of the place Massah and Meribah, because of the chiding of the children of Israel,
you may see how God was displeased there with such a kind of distemper as this is, And he called the name of the place Massah and Meribah, Because of the chiding of the children of Israel,
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because they were brought into afflictions, but see what the text saith, therefore the place was called Massah and Meribah, because they tempted the Lord, saying, Is the Lord amongst us,
Because they were brought into afflictions, but see what the text Says, Therefore the place was called Massah and Meribah, Because they tempted the Lord, saying, Is the Lord among us,
I beseech you consider of this one place, it may be of very great use to you, that you may not be ready to think that God is departed, because you are afflicted.
I beseech you Consider of this one place, it may be of very great use to you, that you may not be ready to think that God is departed, Because you Are afflicted.
Secondly, If God be departed, the greatest sign of Gods departing is, because you are so disquiet, you make your disquiet to be the fruit of Gods departing,
Secondly, If God be departed, the greatest Signen of God's departing is, Because you Are so disquiet, you make your disquiet to be the fruit of God's departing,
reason but the other way, Oh my disquiet hath driven God from me, and therefore as ever I would have the presence of God to come again to me, let my heart be quiet under the hand of God.
reason but the other Way, O my disquiet hath driven God from me, and Therefore as ever I would have the presence of God to come again to me, let my heart be quiet under the hand of God.
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Thirdly, Doest thou find God departing from thee in thine affliction? Wilt thou therefore depart from God too? Is this thy help? Canst thou help thy self that way? Because God is gone wilt thou go too? Do I indeed feel God departing from me? It may be it is so, it may be God for thy tryal is departed a little from thee,
Thirdly, Dost thou find God departing from thee in thine affliction? Wilt thou Therefore depart from God too? Is this thy help? Canst thou help thy self that Way? Because God is gone wilt thou go too? Do I indeed feel God departing from me? It may be it is so, it may be God for thy trial is departed a little from thee,
and what a distance is there like to be between God and me within a little while? These are some of the Reasonings and Pleas of a murmuring and discontented heart.
and what a distance is there like to be between God and me within a little while? These Are Some of the Reasonings and Pleasant of a murmuring and discontented heart.
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There are many others that we shall meet withall, and endeavour to speak to your hearts in them, that so this tough humor of discontent may (as it were) be cut with the Word,
There Are many Others that we shall meet withal, and endeavour to speak to your hearts in them, that so this tough humour of discontent may (as it were) be Cut with the Word,
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and so thou hast need of such things that are piercing to make way through this tough humor that is in the spirits of men and women whereby they come to live very uncomfortably to themselves and others, and very dishonourably unto God.
and so thou hast need of such things that Are piercing to make Way through this tough humour that is in the spirits of men and women whereby they come to live very uncomfortably to themselves and Others, and very dishonourably unto God.
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If I meet with a man in the street that is a diseased man, shall I be vexed and fretted with him because he is diseased? Those that wrong me, I look upon them as diseased men, and therefore pity them.
If I meet with a man in the street that is a diseased man, shall I be vexed and fretted with him Because he is diseased? Those that wrong me, I look upon them as diseased men, and Therefore pity them.
In Acts 20.22, 23. see what Saint Paul saith concerning himself, And now behold, I go bound in the spirit to Jerusalem, not knowing the things that shall befal me there, save that the Holy Ghost witnesseth in every City, saying, That bonds and afflictions abide me.
In Acts 20.22, 23. see what Saint Paul Says Concerning himself, And now behold, I go bound in the Spirit to Jerusalem, not knowing the things that shall befall me there, save that the Holy Ghost Witnesseth in every city, saying, That bonds and afflictions abide me.
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It's true, saith he, I know not the particular affliction that may befal me, but this I know, that the Spirit of God witnesseth, That bonds and afflictions shall abide me every where, I look for nothing else but bonds and afflictions wheresoever I go;
It's true, Says he, I know not the particular affliction that may befall me, but this I know, that the Spirit of God Witnesseth, That bonds and afflictions shall abide me every where, I look for nothing Else but bonds and afflictions wheresoever I go;
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A second answer I shall give is this, Is it unexpected? then the less provision thou madest for it before it came, the more careful shouldest thou be to sanctifie Gods Name in it now it is come:
A second answer I shall give is this, Is it unexpected? then the less provision thou Madest for it before it Come, the more careful Shouldst thou be to sanctify God's Name in it now it is come:
It is in this case of afflictions as in mercies, many times mercy comes unexpected (and that might be a third Answer) to you, set one against the other, I have many mercies that I never lookt for,
It is in this case of afflictions as in Mercies, many times mercy comes unexpected (and that might be a third Answer) to you, Set one against the other, I have many Mercies that I never looked for,
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so when afflictions come that we did not expect, then it seems we laid not in for them before-hand, we had need be the more careful to sanctifie Gods Name in them, we should have spent some pains before to prepare for afflictions,
so when afflictions come that we did not expect, then it seems we laid not in for them beforehand, we had need be the more careful to sanctify God's Name in them, we should have spent Some pains before to prepare for afflictions,
Oh! but it is very great, mine affliction it is exceeding great, saith one, and however you say, we must be contented, it's true, you may say so that feel not such great afflictions,
Oh! but it is very great, mine affliction it is exceeding great, Says one, and however you say, we must be contented, it's true, you may say so that feel not such great afflictions,
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because God is gracious to others? Thirdly, Is thy affliction greater than others? Then in this thou hast an opportunity to honor God more than others:
Because God is gracious to Others? Thirdly, Is thy affliction greater than Others? Then in this thou hast an opportunity to honour God more than Others:
So thou shouldst consider, Doth God afflict mee more than other men? God gives me an opportunity in this, to honor him in this affliction more than other men, to exercise more grace than other men;
So thou Shouldst Consider, Does God afflict me more than other men? God gives me an opportunity in this, to honour him in this affliction more than other men, to exercise more grace than other men;
and every man should come and take a proportion of those afflictions, every one equally, there is scarce any man but would rather say, Let me have the afflictions that I had before,
and every man should come and take a proportion of those afflictions, every one equally, there is scarce any man but would rather say, Let me have the afflictions that I had before,
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if all the sorrows in the world were laid together in a heap, and you had but an equal share of them, your portion would be rather more than it is now for the present:
if all the sorrows in the world were laid together in a heap, and you had but an equal share of them, your portion would be rather more than it is now for the present:
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Secondly, It may be if it were any other than it is, it were not so fit for thee as this is, it may be therefore God chuses it because it is most cross to thee,
Secondly, It may be if it were any other than it is, it were not so fit for thee as this is, it may be Therefore God chooses it Because it is most cross to thee,
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If a Patient comes to take Physick, and finds himself sick by it, shall he say, Oh! if it were any other potion I could bear it, it may be if it were any other than it is, it would not fit thy disease;
If a Patient comes to take Physic, and finds himself sick by it, shall he say, Oh! if it were any other potion I could bear it, it may be if it were any other than it is, it would not fit thy disease;
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do but answer thy self with this, it may be if it were any other than it is, it would not be fit for me, it would not be right to that sinful humour that there is in my soul,
do but answer thy self with this, it may be if it were any other than it is, it would not be fit for me, it would not be right to that sinful humour that there is in my soul,
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and those Crowns he must put upon some bodies head, and therefore he exercises thee in variety of conditions, that so thou mightest have the several rewards and Crowns that God hath to reward and Crown those that are faithful in several conditions.
and those Crowns he must put upon Some bodies head, and Therefore he exercises thee in variety of conditions, that so thou Mightest have the several rewards and Crowns that God hath to reward and Crown those that Are faithful in several conditions.
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Now other men that have but common gifts in the world, that are not members of Jesus Christ, (indeed) they seem to have more excellency than those that are godly, that are in a mean condition, mean parts, mean callings,
Now other men that have but Common Gifts in the world, that Are not members of jesus christ, (indeed) they seem to have more excellency than those that Are godly, that Are in a mean condition, mean parts, mean callings,
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And for that you have a place in the Chapter before my text, Phil. 3.14. I press towards the mark (saith the Apostle) for the price of the High calling of God in Christ Jesus:
And for that you have a place in the Chapter before my text, Philip 3.14. I press towards the mark (Says the Apostle) for the price of the High calling of God in christ jesus:
So that every Christian hath an high calling of God in Christ Jesus, God hath called him to the highest thing that he hath called any creature to that he hath made, the Angels in Heaven have not a higher calling than thou hast.
So that every Christian hath an high calling of God in christ jesus, God hath called him to the highest thing that he hath called any creature to that he hath made, the Angels in Heaven have not a higher calling than thou hast.
or to cleanse places of filth, or any other thing in the world, that is the meanest that can be conceived of, thy general calling as a Christian doth advance thee higher than any particular calling can advance any man in the world;
or to cleanse places of filth, or any other thing in the world, that is the Meanest that can be conceived of, thy general calling as a Christian does advance thee higher than any particular calling can advance any man in the world;
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A poor servant that must be scraping all day about poor, mean things, many times may have such a temptation as this is, Oh what a poor condition hath God disposed me to? Will God have regard to such a one that is in such a poor low place as I am? Oh yes, Christ hath regard to the meanest member;
A poor servant that must be scraping all day about poor, mean things, many times may have such a temptation as this is, O what a poor condition hath God disposed me to? Will God have regard to such a one that is in such a poor low place as I am? O yes, christ hath regard to the Meanest member;
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Fourthly, Thy calling is low and mean, yet be not discontented with that, for thou hast a principle within thee (if thou beest a godly man or woman) of Grace that doth raise thy lowest actions to be higher in Gods esteem,
Fourthly, Thy calling is low and mean, yet be not discontented with that, for thou hast a principle within thee (if thou Best a godly man or woman) of Grace that does raise thy lowest actions to be higher in God's esteem,
the principle of Faith doth it, for any man or woman to go on in obedience to God in a way of Faith, in the calling that God hath set them, (I say doing this through a principle of Faith) it doth raise this action,
the principle of Faith does it, for any man or woman to go on in Obedience to God in a Way of Faith, in the calling that God hath Set them, (I say doing this through a principle of Faith) it does raise this actium,
and make it a more glorious action than all the glorious victories of Alexander and Caesar, than all their Triumphs and glorious pomp that they had in all their Conquests, it was not so glorious as for thee to do the lowest action out of Faith.
and make it a more glorious actium than all the glorious victories of Alexander and Caesar, than all their Triumphos and glorious pomp that they had in all their Conquests, it was not so glorious as for thee to do the lowest actium out of Faith.
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Or, as Luther speaks of a poor Milk-Maid, and yet being a believer, and doth it in faith, he compares that action to all the glorious actions of Caesar, and makes that a great deal more eminent and glorious in the eyes of God,
Or, as Luther speaks of a poor Milk-Maid, and yet being a believer, and does it in faith, he compares that actium to all the glorious actions of Caesar, and makes that a great deal more eminent and glorious in the eyes of God,
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Your books have it, Every man at his best estate is vanity, the word is, his setled Estate; you think if you were but setled, Oh then you could be content,
Your books have it, Every man At his best estate is vanity, the word is, his settled Estate; you think if you were but settled, O then you could be content,
Here was the difference that is observable between the Land of Canaan and Egypt, the Land of Canaan that depended upon God for the watering of it with showres from Heaven,
Here was the difference that is observable between the Land of Canaan and Egypt, the Land of Canaan that depended upon God for the watering of it with showers from Heaven,
and therefore the Scripture to express Pharoahs pride, brings him in saying, The river is mine: he could order the River as he pleased, for it was his:
and Therefore the Scripture to express Pharaohs pride, brings him in saying, The river is mine: he could order the River as he pleased, for it was his:
because the Lord lookt upon this as more suitable to the state of his people that were to live by faith, to be continually depending upon Heaven, upon Himself,
Because the Lord looked upon this as more suitable to the state of his people that were to live by faith, to be continually depending upon Heaven, upon Himself,
and the better thy outward estate is, the worse thy soul is. We read in Ezra 4.13. the objection that the enemies had against the people of Israels building of the wall of the City:
and the better thy outward estate is, the Worse thy soul is. We read in Ezra 4.13. the objection that the enemies had against the people of Israel's building of the wall of the city:
So it is thus for all the world between God and mens souls, when a soul lives in a way of meer dependance upon God, that sensibly he sees God hath him at advantage every moment, Oh then such a soul will pay toll and custome, that soul exercises faith,
So it is thus for all the world between God and men's Souls, when a soul lives in a Way of mere dependence upon God, that sensibly he sees God hath him At advantage every moment, O then such a soul will pay toll and custom, that soul exercises faith,
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but if God hedges that man about with an estate, with prosperity, perhaps he hath an inheritance befaln him, perhaps he hath a constant Office that brings in so much yearly to him duly paid, this man is not so sensible now of his dependance upon God, he begins now to pay less toll and custome to God than before;
but if God hedges that man about with an estate, with Prosperity, perhaps he hath an inheritance befallen him, perhaps he hath a constant Office that brings in so much yearly to him duly paid, this man is not so sensible now of his dependence upon God, he begins now to pay less toll and custom to God than before;
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Further, This may be thy comfort, though for outward things thou art mightily unsetled, yet for the great things of thy soul and eternal estate, there thou art setled, there thou hast a setled way, a constant way of fetching supply, Of his fulness we receive grace,
Further, This may be thy Comfort, though for outward things thou art mightily unsettled, yet for the great things of thy soul and Eternal estate, there thou art settled, there thou hast a settled Way, a constant Way of fetching supply, Of his fullness we receive grace,
then I could bear this affliction, if God had always kept me in so low a condition I could be content, Oh 〈 ◊ 〉 there was a time that I prospered more,
then I could bear this affliction, if God had always kept me in so low a condition I could be content, O 〈 ◊ 〉 there was a time that I prospered more,
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we should look at all our outward prosperity as a preparation to afflictions, if thou hadst done so then, it would not have been so difficult for thee to have endured affliction now when thou hadst a great estate,
we should look At all our outward Prosperity as a preparation to afflictions, if thou Hadst done so then, it would not have been so difficult for thee to have endured affliction now when thou Hadst a great estate,
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What know I what God may call me to? Have I comfort and peace now in my conscience? Doth God shine upon me? While I have this, let me prepare for Gods withdrawing from me.
What know I what God may call me to? Have I Comfort and peace now in my conscience? Does God shine upon me? While I have this, let me prepare for God's withdrawing from me.
Marriners that are in a calm will prepare for storms, would they say, if we never had calms, we would bear storms? But now we have had calms so many years or weeks together, this is grievous:
Mariners that Are in a Cam will prepare for storms, would they say, if we never had calms, we would bear storms? But now we have had calms so many Years or weeks together, this is grievous:
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and say, Now I am in an afflicted condition, Oh but blessed be God, I was in a comfortable condition, and blessed be God that he was afore-hand with me in the ways of his mercy, this one consideration may help murmuring hearts.
and say, Now I am in an afflicted condition, O but blessed be God, I was in a comfortable condition, and blessed be God that he was aforehand with me in the ways of his mercy, this one consideration may help murmuring hearts.
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Dost thou murmure because once thou wert better? Know God was before-hand with thee in the ways of mercy, thou shouldest rather think thus, I have lived for these many years (forty years perhaps or more) in a comfortable condition, I have lived in health,
Dost thou murmur Because once thou Wertenberg better? Know God was beforehand with thee in the ways of mercy, thou Shouldst rather think thus, I have lived for these many Years (forty Years perhaps or more) in a comfortable condition, I have lived in health,
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and peace, and plenty, what though the remaining part of my time hath some sorrow and affliction? The Lord hath granted to me a comfortable sun-shine all the day long till towards evening,
and peace, and plenty, what though the remaining part of my time hath Some sorrow and affliction? The Lord hath granted to me a comfortable sunshine all the day long till towards evening,
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You that are going a voyage, if you have a comfortable wind, and very fair for many moneths together, what if you have a little storm when you are within sight of land, will you murmure and repine? Oh no,
You that Are going a voyage, if you have a comfortable wind, and very fair for many months together, what if you have a little storm when you Are within sighed of land, will you murmur and repine? O no,
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If it were so that now God should say, Well, You shall never see comfortable day more for outward things in this world, Oh then you have cause to fall down and bless Gods Name that you have had so many comfortable daies:
If it were so that now God should say, Well, You shall never see comfortable day more for outward things in this world, O then you have cause to fallen down and bless God's Name that you have had so many comfortable days:
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now you reason quite contrary, whereas you should bless God that you have had so much comfort, you make what you have had before to be an aggravation of your afflictions now,
now you reason quite contrary, whereas you should bless God that you have had so much Comfort, you make what you have had before to be an aggravation of your afflictions now,
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That which God gave you before, upon what terms did you hold it? Did you hold it so as you have in your writings, To have and to hold for ever, God gives no such thing, God gives to no man (I say) any thing but grace to run upon that tenour, there's no such thing in all Gods writings for any outward comforts, To have and to hold for you and your heirs;
That which God gave you before, upon what terms did you hold it? Did you hold it so as you have in your writings, To have and to hold for ever, God gives no such thing, God gives to no man (I say) any thing but grace to run upon that tenor, there's no such thing in all God's writings for any outward comforts, To have and to hold for you and your Heirs;
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and his Covenant, he gives me them for ever, what am I therefore that the Sun should always shine upon me, that I must have fair weather all my days? That which God gives to me, he gave it to me as a pledge of his love, let me return in to him as a pledge of my obedience, there's all the reason in the world for it, all that a godly man receives from God, he receives it as a pledge of Gods love to him,
and his Covenant, he gives me them for ever, what am I Therefore that the Sun should always shine upon me, that I must have fair weather all my days? That which God gives to me, he gave it to me as a pledge of his love, let me return in to him as a pledge of my Obedience, there's all the reason in the world for it, all that a godly man receives from God, he receives it as a pledge of God's love to him,
therefore when he comes into an afflicted condition, saith God, Return to me as a pledge of your obedience that you had from me as a pledge of my love;
Therefore when he comes into an afflicted condition, Says God, Return to me as a pledge of your Obedience that you had from me as a pledge of my love;
Secondly, When thou didst take a great deal of pains, was it not with submission to God? Didst thou take pains with resolutions, that thou must have such a thing when thou labourest for it? Then know that thou labourest not as a Christian,
Secondly, When thou didst take a great deal of pains, was it not with submission to God? Didst thou take pains with resolutions, that thou must have such a thing when thou labourest for it? Then know that thou labourest not as a Christian,
And what was it that thou didst aim at in thy labour? Was it not that thou mightest walk with God in the place that God hath set thee? A Christian should do so in his outward calling, I am diligent in my outward calling,
And what was it that thou didst aim At in thy labour? Was it not that thou Mightest walk with God in the place that God hath Set thee? A Christian should do so in his outward calling, I am diligent in my outward calling,
it's true, I do it that I might provide for my family, but the chief thing that I aim at is, That I might yield obedience to God in the way that God hath set me:
it's true, I do it that I might provide for my family, but the chief thing that I aim At is, That I might yield Obedience to God in the Way that God hath Set me:
and thou hast taken much pains to obtain them, and now if thou canst submit to God in the want of them: (I say) in this thy love is the more shown, that thou canst offer that to God that cost thee dear.
and thou hast taken much pains to obtain them, and now if thou Canst submit to God in the want of them: (I say) in this thy love is the more shown, that thou Canst offer that to God that cost thee dear.
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Oh! do not satisfie your selves with that, for the distempers of your hearts, and their sinful workings, are as words before God, My soul be silent to God;
Oh! do not satisfy your selves with that, for the distempers of your hearts, and their sinful workings, Are as words before God, My soul be silent to God;
I beseech you in the Name of God consider of these things, and because they do concern your own hearts, you may so much the better remember them, I had thought to have made a little Entrance into the next Head,
I beseech you in the Name of God Consider of these things, and Because they do concern your own hearts, you may so much the better Remember them, I had Thought to have made a little Entrance into the next Head,
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and yet be a Reprobate, as that thy estate is not so great, thy health not so perfect, thy credit not so much, thou mayest have all those things, and yet be a Reprobate;
and yet be a Reprobate, as that thy estate is not so great, thy health not so perfect, thy credit not so much, thou Mayest have all those things, and yet be a Reprobate;
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now wilt thou be discontent for that that a Reprobate may have? I shall give you the example of a couple of godly men meeting together, Anthony and Diddimus, Diddimus was blind;
now wilt thou be discontent for that that a Reprobate may have? I shall give you the Exampl of a couple of godly men meeting together, Anthony and Didymus, Didymus was blind;
and not rather rejoyce and be thankful that you have what Angels have? God hath given you those good things that makes Angels glorious, is not that enough to you,
and not rather rejoice and be thankful that you have what Angels have? God hath given you those good things that makes Angels glorious, is not that enough to you,
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though you want what things a flie hath? And so a Christian should reason the case with himself, What am I discontented for? I am discontented for want of that that a dog may have, that a devil may have, that a Reprobate may have, shall I be discontent for not having that,
though you want what things a fly hath? And so a Christian should reason the case with himself, What am I discontented for? I am discontented for want of that that a dog may have, that a Devil may have, that a Reprobate may have, shall I be discontent for not having that,
when as God hath given me that that makes Angels glorious? Blessed be God (saith the Apostle in Ephes. 1.3.) That hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in Heavenly places.
when as God hath given me that that makes Angels glorious? Blessed be God (Says the Apostle in Ephesians 1.3.) That hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in Heavenly places.
The consideration of the greatness of the mercies that we have, and the littleness of the things that God hath denied us, is a very powerful consideration to work this Grace of Contentment.
The consideration of the greatness of the Mercies that we have, and the littleness of the things that God hath denied us, is a very powerful consideration to work this Grace of Contentment.
(I spake to this as an aggravation of our discontent, but now I shall use it as a consideration to help us to Contentment) Thou wantest many comforts now,
(I spoke to this as an aggravation of our discontent, but now I shall use it as a consideration to help us to Contentment) Thou Wantest many comforts now,
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Suppose God should now take away your estates from some of you that have lived comfortably a great while, you will say, That aggravates our misery that we have had estates;
Suppose God should now take away your estates from Some of you that have lived comfortably a great while, you will say, That aggravates our misery that we have had estates;
It is a speech of Luther, (saith he) the Sea of Gods mercy should swallow up all our particular afflictions, name any affliction that is upon thee, there's a Sea of mercy to swallow it up.
It is a speech of Luther, (Says he) the Sea of God's mercy should swallow up all our particular afflictions, name any affliction that is upon thee, there's a Sea of mercy to swallow it up.
The Creatures do suffer for us, why should not we be willing to suffer, to be serviceable to God? God subjects other creatures, they are fain to lose their lives for us, to lose what ever beauty and excellency they have to be serviceable to us,
The Creatures do suffer for us, why should not we be willing to suffer, to be serviceable to God? God subject's other creatures, they Are fain to loose their lives for us, to loose what ever beauty and excellency they have to be serviceable to us,
as thus, The bruit beasts must die, must be roasted in the fire, and boyl'd, must come upon the trencher, be hackt all in pieces, must be chewed in the mouth,
as thus, The bruit beasts must die, must be roasted in the fire, and boiled, must come upon the trencher, be hacked all in Pieces, must be chewed in the Mouth,
And every time the creature is upon your trenchers, you may think, What! doth God make the creature suffer for my use? not only for my nourishment, but for my delight;
And every time the creature is upon your trenchers, you may think, What! does God make the creature suffer for my use? not only for my nourishment, but for my delight;
why do but shut your eyes, and presently another life is come, as that Martyr said to his fellow Martyr, Do but shut your eyes, (saith he) and the next time they are opened you shall be in another world.
why do but shut your eyes, and presently Another life is come, as that Martyr said to his fellow Martyr, Do but shut your eyes, (Says he) and the next time they Are opened you shall be in Another world.
A Marriner when he is abroad doth not think it much if a storm arises, especially if he can see the Heavens clear beyond it, saith he, it will be over presently.
A Mariner when he is abroad does not think it much if a storm arises, especially if he can see the Heavens clear beyond it, Says he, it will be over presently.
and so he was like to have come to the Crown, yet what a low condition did he live in when he went to live with Jethro his Father-in-law 40 years together, afterward when he returned to Egypt, he and his wife and children,
and so he was like to have come to the Crown, yet what a low condition did he live in when he went to live with Jethro his Father-in-law 40 Years together, afterwards when he returned to Egypt, he and his wife and children,
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and all that he had, and yet he had but one beast to carry him to Egypt, he went in a mean condition when he went from his Father-in law to Egypt back again.
and all that he had, and yet he had but one beast to carry him to Egypt, he went in a mean condition when he went from his Father-in law to Egypt back again.
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and run into the wilderness up and down, and so did Elisha, he was divers times in a very low condition, the Prophets of God they were to be hid in a Cave by Obadiah, and there to be fed with bread and water,
and run into the Wilderness up and down, and so did Elisha, he was diverse times in a very low condition, the prophets of God they were to be hid in a Cave by Obadiah, and there to be fed with bred and water,
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In former time we have sometimes made use of this Argument other ways, the great Instruments of God in the first Reformation, they lived in great straights, in a very low condition,
In former time we have sometime made use of this Argument other ways, the great Instruments of God in the First Reformation, they lived in great straights, in a very low condition,
What would we do if we were in such a condition as these men were? But above all set Christ before us, that professes that the Birds of the Air had nests,
What would we do if we were in such a condition as these men were? But above all Set christ before us, that Professes that the Birds of the Air had nests,
and to see the lamentable condition that people live in that live in some Almes-houses, and what poor fare they have, and what straights they are put to;
and to see the lamentable condition that people live in that live in Some Almshouses, and what poor fare they have, and what straights they Are put to;
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but stir up thankfulness in your hearts towards God, it would be a special means to help you against any discontent, you would go away and see cause to bless God and say,
but stir up thankfulness in your hearts towards God, it would be a special means to help you against any discontent, you would go away and see cause to bless God and say,
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if I were in such a condition as they are in, what should I do? How could I bear it? And yet what reason is there that God doth so order and dispose of things, that they should be so low in their estates, and I so high:
if I were in such a condition as they Are in, what should I do? How could I bear it? And yet what reason is there that God does so order and dispose of things, that they should be so low in their estates, and I so high:
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A further Consideration may be this, That before your conversion, before God wrought upon your souls, you were contented then with the world without grace,
A further Consideration may be this, That before your conversion, before God wrought upon your Souls, you were contented then with the world without grace,
though you had no interest in God nor Christ, why cannot you now be contented with grace and spiritual things without the world? If you your selves were content with the world without grace, there's reason you should be content with grace without the world? Certainly there's infinitely more reason.
though you had no Interest in God nor christ, why cannot you now be contented with grace and spiritual things without the world? If you your selves were content with the world without grace, there's reason you should be content with grace without the world? Certainly there's infinitely more reason.
When God hath let thee have thy hearts desire, what hast thou done with thy hearts desire? thou hast not been the better for it, it may be thou hast been the worse many times,
When God hath let thee have thy hearts desire, what hast thou done with thy hearts desire? thou hast not been the better for it, it may be thou hast been the Worse many times,
therefore think thus with thy self, Lord, why may not this affliction work as great a good upon me as afflictions have done heretofore? Perhaps you may find many other Considerations besides in your own meditations, these are the principal ones that I have thought upon:
Therefore think thus with thy self, Lord, why may not this affliction work as great a good upon me as afflictions have done heretofore? Perhaps you may find many other Considerations beside in your own meditations, these Are the principal ones that I have Thought upon:
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and those that have been exercised in the ways of godliness any long time, I make no question but they have abundance of experience that they have gain'd by them:
and those that have been exercised in the ways of godliness any long time, I make no question but they have abundance of experience that they have gained by them:
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You know sometimes its better to be in a little Ship, for they have advantage of the greater ones in storms, many times in a storm a little ship can thrust into a shallow place,
You know sometime its better to be in a little Ship, for they have advantage of the greater ones in storms, many times in a storm a little ship can thrust into a shallow place,
And so it may be God sees there is a storm a coming, and if thou beest in thy great ship thou mayest be split upon rocks and sands, God therefore doth put thee into a lesser vessel that thou mayst be more safe.
And so it may be God sees there is a storm a coming, and if thou Best in thy great ship thou Mayest be split upon Rocks and sands, God Therefore does put thee into a lesser vessel that thou Mayest be more safe.
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For as for any further considerations, we have prevented the speaking largely of them, because we have opened the most things in shewing what the lessons are that Christ teaches men,
For as for any further considerations, we have prevented the speaking largely of them, Because we have opened the most things in showing what the Lessons Are that christ Teaches men,
when he brings them into his School, to teach them this Art. I say there we have spoken of the special things that are most considerable for the helping of us to this Grace of Contentment.
when he brings them into his School, to teach them this Art. I say there we have spoken of the special things that Are most considerable for the helping of us to this Grace of Contentment.
Therefore now all that I shall further do about this point, shall be the giving of some directions what course to take that we may come to attain the Grace of Contentment.
Therefore now all that I shall further do about this point, shall be the giving of Some directions what course to take that we may come to attain the Grace of Contentment.
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Secondly, If you would get a contented life, do not gripe too much of the world, do not take in more of the business of the world than God calls you to, be not greedy of taking in a great deal of the world,
Secondly, If you would get a contented life, do not gripe too much of the world, do not take in more of the business of the world than God calls you to, be not greedy of taking in a great deal of the world,
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then no marvel though they be prickt, and meet with that that doth disquiet them? For such is the nature of all things here in the world, that every thing hath some prick or other in it, we are like to meet with disappointments,
then no marvel though they be pricked, and meet with that that does disquiet them? For such is the nature of all things Here in the world, that every thing hath Some prick or other in it, we Are like to meet with disappointments,
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when I meet with any crosses, I know I am where God would have me in my place and calling, I am about the work that God hath set me, Oh this will quiet and content thee when thou meetest with trouble:
when I meet with any Crosses, I know I am where God would have me in my place and calling, I am about the work that God hath Set me, O this will quiet and content thee when thou meetest with trouble:
I am called to such a business, but I must mannage this work that I am called to by Rule, I must walk by the Word, order my self in this business according to Gods mind so far as I am able,
I am called to such a business, but I must manage this work that I am called to by Rule, I must walk by the Word, order my self in this business according to God's mind so Far as I am able,
If there were an Arbitrary Government, then all those that would be willing to be vassals and slaves to the Prince, they can make all others vassals and slaves under them.
If there were an Arbitrary Government, then all those that would be willing to be vassals and slaves to the Prince, they can make all Others vassals and slaves under them.
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You will say, How are they my servants, I cannot command them? They are servants in this, that God doth order them all to work for thy good, there's nothing in the world:
You will say, How Are they my Servants, I cannot command them? They Are Servants in this, that God does order them all to work for thy good, there's nothing in the world:
Now so long as we keep within our bounds we are under protection, but if once we break our bounds, we must expect it should be with us as it is with the Deer in the Park;
Now so long as we keep within our bounds we Are under protection, but if once we break our bounds, we must expect it should be with us as it is with the Deer in the Park;
After thou hast done with all considerations that reason may suggest to thee, if thou findest that these do not do it, Oh then call for the grace of faith, a man may go very far with the use of Reason alone to help him to Contentment,
After thou hast done with all considerations that reason may suggest to thee, if thou Findest that these do not do it, O then call for the grace of faith, a man may go very Far with the use of Reason alone to help him to Contentment,
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It was a speech of that reverend Divine Master Perkins that God made so instrumental in his time, the Life of Faith (saith he) it is a true life indeed, the only life.
It was a speech of that reverend Divine Master Perkins that God made so instrumental in his time, the Life of Faith (Says he) it is a true life indeed, the only life.
if thou hast any faith, in the time of extremity, think thus, This is the time that God calls for the exercise of faith, what canst thou do with thy faith if thou canst not quiet thy heart in discontent:
if thou hast any faith, in the time of extremity, think thus, This is the time that God calls for the exercise of faith, what Canst thou do with thy faith if thou Canst not quiet thy heart in discontent:
It was the speech of one Theodosius that had been a King, and afterwards was brought to such a low condition to get his living by being a School-master, one comes and asks him, What have you got by your Phylosophy from Plato and others;
It was the speech of one Theodosius that had been a King, and afterwards was brought to such a low condition to get his living by being a Schoolmaster, one comes and asks him, What have you god by your Philosophy from Plato and Others;
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So what doest thou get by being a Believer, a Christian? what canst thou do by thy faith? I can do this, I can in all estates cast my care upon God, cast my burden upon God, I can commit my way to God in peace, faith can do this.
So what dost thou get by being a Believer, a Christian? what Canst thou do by thy faith? I can do this, I can in all estates cast my care upon God, cast my burden upon God, I can commit my Way to God in peace, faith can do this.
Exercise faith in thy often resignation of thy self to God, in giving of thy self up to God and his ways, the more thou dost in a believing way surrender up thy self to God, the more quiet and peace wilt thou have; that's the fift thing.
Exercise faith in thy often resignation of thy self to God, in giving of thy self up to God and his ways, the more thou dost in a believing Way surrender up thy self to God, the more quiet and peace wilt thou have; that's the fift thing.
that is, be often in meditation of the things that are above, If we be risen with Christ (saith the Scripture) let us seek the things that are above, where Christ is that sits at the right hand of God, Col. 3.1. Be much in spiritual thoughts, in conversing with things above;
that is, be often in meditation of the things that Are above, If we be risen with christ (Says the Scripture) let us seek the things that Are above, where christ is that sits At the right hand of God, Col. 3.1. Be much in spiritual thoughts, in conversing with things above;
many Christians that have an interest in the things of Heaven, yet converse but very little with them, their meditations are not much upon heavenly things.
many Christians that have an Interest in the things of Heaven, yet converse but very little with them, their meditations Are not much upon heavenly things.
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but whether that were so or no I will not say, but this I say and am certain of, the reason why we are so troubled with our nakedness, with any wants that we have, it's because we converse so little with God,
but whither that were so or not I will not say, but this I say and am certain of, the reason why we Are so troubled with our nakedness, with any Wants that we have, it's Because we converse so little with God,
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so I may compare the sinful distemper of murmuring, and the temptations and evils that come from thence to be like Snakes that crawl up and down below,
so I may compare the sinful distemper of murmuring, and the temptations and evils that come from thence to be like Snakes that crawl up and down below,
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It is good for us to take hold very low, and not think to pitch too high, do not soar too high in your thoughts before-hand, to think, O if I had this and this,
It is good for us to take hold very low, and not think to pitch too high, do not soar too high in your thoughts beforehand, to think, Oh if I had this and this,
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and imagine great matters to your selves, but be as good Jacob, you know he was a man that lived a very contented life in a mean condition, (saith he) Lord, if I may but have cloathes to put on, and meat to eat;
and imagine great matters to your selves, but be as good Jacob, you know he was a man that lived a very contented life in a mean condition, (Says he) Lord, if I may but have clothes to put on, and meat to eat;
but for your outward estate God would not have you aim at high things, Seekest thou great things (saith the Lord to Baruch ) seek them not, you shall have your life for a prey.
but for your outward estate God would not have you aim At high things, Seekest thou great things (Says the Lord to baruch) seek them not, you shall have your life for a prey.
but one that hath a mortified heart, and dead to the world, no afflictions or troubles will break the bones of such a one, that is, they will not be very grievous or painful to such a one as is mortified to the world:
but one that hath a mortified heart, and dead to the world, no afflictions or Troubles will break the bones of such a one, that is, they will not be very grievous or painful to such a one as is mortified to the world:
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as to use them as if one used them not, not to make account that our lives, our comforts, our happiness doth consist in these things, they are things that are of another nature that our happiness doth consist in,
as to use them as if one used them not, not to make account that our lives, our comforts, our happiness does consist in these things, they Are things that Are of Another nature that our happiness does consist in,
The Ninth DIRECTION. Let not men and women pore too much upon their afflictions; that is, busie their thoughts too much to look down into their afflictions;
The Ninth DIRECTION. Let not men and women poor too much upon their afflictions; that is, busy their thoughts too much to look down into their afflictions;
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you shall have many people that all their thoughts are taken up about what their crosses and afflictions are, they are altogether thinking and speaking of them, it's just with them as with a childe that hath a sore about him, his finger is always upon the sore;
you shall have many people that all their thoughts Are taken up about what their Crosses and afflictions Are, they Are altogether thinking and speaking of them, it's just with them as with a child that hath a soar about him, his finger is always upon the soar;
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Oh! no marvel though you live a discontented life, if your thoughts be always poring upon such things, you should rather labor to have your thoughts upon those things that may comfort you:
Oh! no marvel though you live a discontented life, if your thoughts be always poring upon such things, you should rather labour to have your thoughts upon those things that may Comfort you:
now Jacob, he thought with himself, If I should call this childe Ben-oni, every time that I name him, it will put me in mind of the death of my dear wife,
now Jacob, he Thought with himself, If I should call this child Ben-oni, every time that I name him, it will put me in mind of the death of my dear wife,
So weak spirits it's the very same, a man or woman that hath a weak spirit, they must not be looking upon the fire of their afflictions, upon those things that deject, that cast them down,
So weak spirits it's the very same, a man or woman that hath a weak Spirit, they must not be looking upon the fire of their afflictions, upon those things that deject, that cast them down,
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but they are to be looking rathe upon that which may be suitable for the healing and helping of them, they should be considering of those things rather than the other.
but they Are to be looking rathe upon that which may be suitable for the healing and helping of them, they should be considering of those things rather than the other.
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as thus, When an affliction doth befal you, there may be many good senses made of Gods Works towards you, you should think thus, It may be God intends only to try me by this, it may be God saw my heart too much set upon the Creature,
as thus, When an affliction does befall you, there may be many good Senses made of God's Works towards you, you should think thus, It may be God intends only to try me by this, it may be God saw my heart too much Set upon the Creature,
and so intends to shew me what there is in my heart, it may be that God saw that if my estate did continue I should fall into sin, that the better my estate were, the worse my soul would be, it may be God intended only to exercise some Grace, it may be God intends to prepare me for some great work which he hath for me. Thus you should reason.
and so intends to show me what there is in my heart, it may be that God saw that if my estate did continue I should fallen into since, that the better my estate were, the Worse my soul would be, it may be God intended only to exercise Some Grace, it may be God intends to prepare me for Some great work which he hath for me. Thus you should reason.
surely the Lord means by this, to manifest his wrath and displeasure against me, and this is but a furtherance of further evils that he intends towards me:
surely the Lord means by this, to manifest his wrath and displeasure against me, and this is but a furtherance of further evils that he intends towards me:
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When the Scripture speaks of love, saith the text, Love thinketh no evil. Love is of that nature, that if there may be ten interpretations made of a thing,
When the Scripture speaks of love, Says the text, Love Thinketh no evil. Love is of that nature, that if there may be ten interpretations made of a thing,
as you do of his towards you, it would be very ill with you, God is pleased to manifest his love thus to us, to make the best interpretations of what we do,
as you do of his towards you, it would be very ill with you, God is pleased to manifest his love thus to us, to make the best interpretations of what we do,
as thus, God is pleased to call those perfect that have but any uprightness of heart in them, he accounteth them perfect, Be ye perfect as your heavenly Father is perfect;
as thus, God is pleased to call those perfect that have but any uprightness of heart in them, he accounteth them perfect, Be you perfect as your heavenly Father is perfect;
When we look into our own hearts we can see nothing but uncleanness, God, he calls you his Saints, he calls the meanest Christian that hath the least grace under the greatest corruption, his Saint;
When we look into our own hearts we can see nothing but uncleanness, God, he calls you his Saints, he calls the Meanest Christian that hath the least grace under the greatest corruption, his Saint;
You know the usual title the Holy Ghost gives (in several of the Epistles) to those that had any grace, any uprightness, is, To the Saints in such a place;
You know the usual title the Holy Ghost gives (in several of the Epistles) to those that had any grace, any uprightness, is, To the Saints in such a place;
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you see what an interpretation God puts upon them, they are Saints to him, and so I might name in divers other particulars, God makes the best interpretation of things;
you see what an Interpretation God puts upon them, they Are Saints to him, and so I might name in diverse other particulars, God makes the best Interpretation of things;
Oh my brethren, (I would I could now speak only to such as are godly) retain good thoughts of God, take heed of judging God to be a hard Master, make good interpretations of his ways,
O my brothers, (I would I could now speak only to such as Are godly) retain good thoughts of God, take heed of judging God to be a hard Master, make good interpretations of his ways,
As take a man that can get but his twelve pence a day, and you will say, this were but a poor thing to maintain a Family? But suppose there were no man in the world that had more than this,
As take a man that can get but his twelve pence a day, and you will say, this were but a poor thing to maintain a Family? But suppose there were no man in the world that had more than this,
than what you feel, that makes you think your condition to be so grievous, for if all the men in the world lookt upon you as happy, more happy than themselves, then you would be contented;
than what you feel, that makes you think your condition to be so grievous, for if all the men in the world looked upon you as happy, more happy than themselves, then you would be contented;
for my self I do not so apprehend it, were it not for the disgrace, disesteem and slighting of other men, my condition would not be so bad to me as now it is;
for my self I do not so apprehend it, were it not for the disgrace, disesteem and slighting of other men, my condition would not be so bad to me as now it is;
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now though I never knew before how your heart was towards the childe, yet when I see this (though you be a meer stranger to me) I may without breach of charity conclude, that your heart was immoderately set upon your childe or husband,
now though I never knew before how your heart was towards the child, yet when I see this (though you be a mere stranger to me) I may without breach of charity conclude, that your heart was immoderately Set upon your child or husband,
If you hear ill tidings about your estates, and your hearts are dejected immoderately, and you are in a discontented way because of such and such a cross, certainly your hearts were immoderately set upon the world,
If you hear ill tidings about your estates, and your hearts Are dejected immoderately, and you Are in a discontented Way Because of such and such a cross, Certainly your hearts were immoderately Set upon the world,
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now therefore the way for you not to be immoderate in your sorrows for afflictions, it is not to be immoderate in your love and delights when you have prosperity.
now Therefore the Way for you not to be immoderate in your sorrows for afflictions, it is not to be immoderate in your love and delights when you have Prosperity.
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My brethren, to conclude all for this point, If I could tell you that I knew how to shew you a way never to be in want of any thing, I make no question but then we should have much flocking to such a Sermon,
My brothers, to conclude all for this point, If I could tell you that I knew how to show you a Way never to be in want of any thing, I make no question but then we should have much flocking to such a Sermon,
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Oh! the Word holds forth a way full of comfort and peace to the people of God even in this world, you may live happy lives in the midst of all the storms and tempests in the world, there is an Ark that you may come into,
Oh! the Word holds forth a Way full of Comfort and peace to the people of God even in this world, you may live happy lives in the midst of all the storms and tempests in the world, there is an Ark that you may come into,
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it is a harder thing to learn it than it is to speak or preach it. (I remember) I have read of one man reading of that place in the 39. Psal. I will take heed that I offend not with my tongue:
it is a harder thing to Learn it than it is to speak or preach it. (I Remember) I have read of one man reading of that place in the 39. Psalm I will take heed that I offend not with my tongue:
therefore, those that make any profession of godliness, one would think they should quickly learn this lesson, such a lesson that except learned, it makes all their Religion vain:
Therefore, those that make any profession of godliness, one would think they should quickly Learn this Lesson, such a Lesson that except learned, it makes all their Religion vain:
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You would think it much if you had used the Sea twenty years, and yet to have attained to no skill in your Art of Navigation, you will say, I have used the Sea 20 or 30 years,
You would think it much if you had used the Sea twenty Years, and yet to have attained to no skill in your Art of Navigation, you will say, I have used the Sea 20 or 30 Years,
because the times are afflictive times, and there is now (more than ordinary) an uncertainty in all things in the world, in such times as these are, there are few that have such an abundance, that they need to be much taught in that lesson. FINIS.
Because the times Are afflictive times, and there is now (more than ordinary) an uncertainty in all things in the world, in such times as these Are, there Are few that have such an abundance, that they need to be much taught in that Lesson. FINIS.
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