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THE REGENERATE Mans growth in GRACE. 2 Peter 3.18. But grow in grace, &c. THe Character of a true Christian, consists in the augmentation of grace:
THE REGENERATE men growth in GRACE. 2 Peter 3.18. But grow in grace, etc. THe Character of a true Christian, consists in the augmentation of grace:
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This is an unfallable distinction, betwixt the Regenerate, and Unregenerate man; this is the best way to get Gods blessings here, and a blessed reward hereafter;
This is an unfallable distinction, betwixt the Regenerate, and Unregenerate man; this is the best Way to get God's blessings Here, and a blessed reward hereafter;
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for the best of blessings waite upon the growth of grace, as a hand-maiden on her Mistris; honour on vertue:
for the best of blessings wait upon the growth of grace, as a handmaiden on her Mistress; honour on virtue:
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and the reward of a gracious life here, is an eternall life hereafter.
and the reward of a gracious life Here, is an Eternal life hereafter.
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But know, ' its better to be unborne then to die without grace, and he that growes not in grace never obtaines a blessing of God in this life; But know, ' its better to be unborn then to die without grace, and he that grows not in grace never obtains a blessing of God in this life;
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nor let him looke to dwell with him in the life of glory. Then grow in grace.
nor let him look to dwell with him in the life of glory. Then grow in grace.
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IN this Chapter our Apostle Peter seemes to have met with some in his time, that doubted of the day of Judgement, saying, Where is the promise of his comming. To vers. 4.
IN this Chapter our Apostle Peter seems to have met with Some in his time, that doubted of the day of Judgement, saying, Where is the promise of his coming. To vers. 4.
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Therefore he produceth arguments to assure us of the certainty of Christs comming to Judgement. To vers. 8.
Therefore he Produceth Arguments to assure us of the certainty of Christ coming to Judgement. To vers. 8.
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Proclaiming the perdition of ungodly men at that day, and therefore warnes us to hasten our repentance,
Proclaiming the perdition of ungodly men At that day, and Therefore warns us to hasten our Repentance,
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and that because the day of the Lord will come as a thiefe in the night. vers. 10.
and that Because the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night. vers. 10.
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In which day we must looke for the heavens to be dissolved, the elements consumed, and the earth burned;
In which day we must look for the heavens to be dissolved, the elements consumed, and the earth burned;
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seeing we are in expectation of these things, he exhorts to be diligent, that we may be found of him in peace without spot, and blamelesse. vers. 14.seeing we Are in expectation of these things, he exhorts to be diligent, that we may be found of him in peace without spot, and blameless. vers. 14.
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Now to prevent us from falling away, he warnes us that we be not led by the errours of the wicked,
Now to prevent us from falling away, he warns us that we be not led by the errors of the wicked,
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and so fall from our owne stedfastnesse. vers. 17. And to this end, prescribes us a preservative, from falling into Apostacy in these words.and so fallen from our own steadfastness. vers. 17. And to this end, prescribes us a preservative, from falling into Apostasy in these words.
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But grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, to him be glory both now and for ever.
But grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour jesus christ, to him be glory both now and for ever.
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Let us first enquire, 1 What is meant by grace here. 2 What it is to grow in grace.
Let us First inquire, 1 What is meant by grace Here. 2 What it is to grow in grace.
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3 Who is a subject fit for growth Of these in their order.
3 Who is a Subject fit for growth Of these in their order.
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1 Grace is either taken for the love and favour of God, whereby we are accepted of him in Christ, and so it's Active.
1 Grace is either taken for the love and favour of God, whereby we Are accepted of him in christ, and so it's Active.
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2 Or for the gifts wrought in us by Gods spirit, & so it's Passive. The former is gratia acta, grace begun.
2 Or for the Gifts wrought in us by God's Spirit, & so it's Passive. The former is Gratia acta, grace begun.
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The later is gratia aucta, grace increased; which is the grace here commended. The several acceptations of grace in Scripture, for brevities sake, I omit:
The later is Gratia aucta, grace increased; which is the grace Here commended. The several acceptations of grace in Scripture, for brevities sake, I omit:
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but if it be the grace that hath reference to God, it should note the grace of Election;
but if it be the grace that hath Referente to God, it should note the grace of Election;
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which St. Paul saith, was according to his purpose, and grace. 2 Tim. 1.9.
which Saint Paul Says, was according to his purpose, and grace. 2 Tim. 1.9.
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If it hath reference to us, it implies the gifts of the Holy Spirit bestowed upon us by God, in this sense. See John 1.16. of his fulnesse we receive grace for grace.
If it hath Referente to us, it Implies the Gifts of the Holy Spirit bestowed upon us by God, in this sense. See John 1.16. of his fullness we receive grace for grace.
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Or that which hath reference to the future estate of glory in which sense. See 1 Pet. 1.13.
Or that which hath Referente to the future estate of glory in which sense. See 1 Pet. 1.13.
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Now our Apostle looks not at the first acceptation of grace, wch is of Election; because it is without life and cannot grow:
Now our Apostle looks not At the First acceptation of grace, which is of Election; Because it is without life and cannot grow:
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nor at the last, because we cannot get to glory unlesse we have grown, for the life of glory is past growth,
nor At the last, Because we cannot get to glory unless we have grown, for the life of glory is past growth,
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but it hath reference to the middle which is the gifts of the Spirit, as renovation by his Spirit, redemption by his Sonne, in sending him out of his bosome to disclose his secrets unto us which are of two sorts.
but it hath Referente to the middle which is the Gifts of the Spirit, as renovation by his Spirit, redemption by his Son, in sending him out of his bosom to disclose his secrets unto us which Are of two sorts.
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1. Such as have respect to the esse, and bene esse of a Christian, as those cardinall graces, faith and repentance; love and obedience.
1. Such as have respect to the esse, and bene esse of a Christian, as those cardinal graces, faith and Repentance; love and Obedience.
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2. Such as have respect ad ornatum, to the decking of a Christian, as good wit, memory, and good invention;
2. Such as have respect ad ornatum, to the decking of a Christian, as good wit, memory, and good invention;
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questionlesse the Apostle meanes we should grow in all grace, but especiall in the best. 2. What it is to grow in grace.
questionless the Apostle means we should grow in all grace, but especial in the best. 2. What it is to grow in grace.
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As the body may grow in stature till it be taller: So the soule may grow in grace till it become holier.
As the body may grow in stature till it be Taller: So the soul may grow in grace till it become Holier.
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For there is a quickning life of the soule whereby it grows in goodnesse:
For there is a quickening life of the soul whereby it grows in Goodness:
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as well as there is a naturall life of the body whereby it growes in talnesse.
as well as there is a natural life of the body whereby it grows in tallness.
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You know what it is for a childe to grow, when his foode is well disgested, his members thereby nourished, his spirits augmented, his strength increased,
You know what it is for a child to grow, when his food is well digested, his members thereby nourished, his spirits augmented, his strength increased,
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and his whole proportion of body enlarged, you'le say that childe growes.
and his Whole proportion of body enlarged, You'll say that child grows.
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So it is with the soule, when Gods word which is the soules foode is well disgested;
So it is with the soul, when God's word which is the Souls food is well digested;
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so that the soule thereby is nourished, his desires more enlarged;
so that the soul thereby is nourished, his Desires more enlarged;
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his affections more quickned, the life of grace more augmented, you may call this a growing Christian.
his affections more quickened, the life of grace more augmented, you may call this a growing Christian.
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When his faith is more and more strengthned, his charitie more and more enflamed. When his conscience is more obedient, and his obedience more conscionable.
When his faith is more and more strengthened, his charity more and more inflamed. When his conscience is more obedient, and his Obedience more conscionable.
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When he labours for more holinesse here, that he might have more happinesse hereafter: and strives to get more grace, that he might have more glory.
When he labours for more holiness Here, that he might have more happiness hereafter: and strives to get more grace, that he might have more glory.
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This is to grow in grace. 3. Who is a subject fit for growth. This is to grow in grace. 3. Who is a Subject fit for growth.
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He must be such a one as is neither in the state of unregeneracy, nor yet in the state of glory.
He must be such a one as is neither in the state of unregeneracy, nor yet in the state of glory.
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1. Not an unregenerate man because he hath no spirituall life in him whereby he may be said to grow.
1. Not an unregenerate man Because he hath no spiritual life in him whereby he may be said to grow.
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2. Not a glorified man, for he is come to the perfection of his growth, and cannot be said to grow.
2. Not a glorified man, for he is come to the perfection of his growth, and cannot be said to grow.
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3. It must be one in a middle estate: A regenerate man, such a one that hath shaken off his corruption.
3. It must be one in a middle estate: A regenerate man, such a one that hath shaken off his corruption.
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Such a one as is ascending higher to some perfection, increasing both the multitude and measure of his grace:
Such a one as is ascending higher to Some perfection, increasing both the multitude and measure of his grace:
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Such a one as is travelling in the way of glory, yet not got to glory:
Such a one as is traveling in the Way of glory, yet not god to glory:
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So that when the Apostle bids us grow in grace;
So that when the Apostle bids us grow in grace;
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I conceive the subject fit for growth must be a regenerate man, such as to whom Saint Paul writes Eph. 3.18. NONLATINALPHABET, being rooted and grounded in love.
I conceive the Subject fit for growth must be a regenerate man, such as to whom Saint Paul writes Ephesians 3.18., being rooted and grounded in love.
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Now the Apostles injunction being cleared, hence this proposition may be raised. That Regeneration requires an augmentation of grace. Or more briefly.
Now the Apostles injunction being cleared, hence this proposition may be raised. That Regeneration requires an augmentation of grace. Or more briefly.
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A Regenerate man, must needs be a growing man A Regenerate man, must needs be a growing man
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A Christian newly Regenerate, is like a child newly borne, that desires to sucke the breasts of his mother,
A Christian newly Regenerate, is like a child newly born, that Desires to suck the breasts of his mother,
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and receives that wholesome nourishment, that thereby he may increase in strength and stature:
and receives that wholesome nourishment, that thereby he may increase in strength and stature:
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therefore Saint Peter wisheth us, as new borne babes desire the sincere milke of the word that we may grow thereby. 1 Pet. 2.2.
Therefore Saint Peter wishes us, as new born babes desire the sincere milk of the word that we may grow thereby. 1 Pet. 2.2.
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And the Prophet David Psal. 92.13, 14. Tels us that the trees that be planted in the house of the Lord, shall flourish in the courts of our God, They shall still bring forth fruit in old age,
And the Prophet David Psalm 92.13, 14. Tells us that the trees that be planted in the house of the Lord, shall flourish in the Courts of our God, They shall still bring forth fruit in old age,
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and shall be fat and flourishing. Where there is no fruit to be found, there is no growth to be expected;and shall be fat and flourishing. Where there is no fruit to be found, there is no growth to be expected;
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and there is no Symptome of a Christian growth without fruits:
and there is no symptom of a Christian growth without fruits:
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The tree is for the fruit, and but for the fruit there had beene no tree:
The tree is for the fruit, and but for the fruit there had been no tree:
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When there is no hope of fruit we cut it downe, and make it serve for fewell.
When there is no hope of fruit we Cut it down, and make it serve for fuel.
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Men doe delight to plant trees in their orchards for delight; as for shade in hot summer seasons:
Men do delight to plant trees in their orchards for delight; as for shade in hight summer seasons:
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But God delights to see no such trees in his Orchard, such that beare nothing but greene leaves or glorious blossomes, I meane such as satisfie themselves with Hypocriticall shewes and fruitlesse formallities. But if we be growing trees we be fruitfull, let us shew our Faith by our fruits,
But God delights to see no such trees in his Orchard, such that bear nothing but green leaves or glorious blossoms, I mean such as satisfy themselves with Hypocritical shows and fruitless formalities. But if we be growing trees we be fruitful, let us show our Faith by our fruits,
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and let the grapes of piety, clusters of equity, and fruitfull branches of sobriety, testifie eternally, internally, externally, to God, to our own conscience,
and let the grapes of piety, clusters of equity, and fruitful branches of sobriety, testify eternally, internally, externally, to God, to our own conscience,
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and to the world, that we are growing and fruitfull Branches, inoculated by the Art of Regeneration into the stocke of our Vine, Christ Jesus.
and to the world, that we Are growing and fruitful Branches, inoculated by the Art of Regeneration into the stock of our Vine, christ jesus.
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Reasons why a Regenerate man must be a growing man. We should grow in grace, that wee might credit Christ our Schoole-master.Reasons why a Regenerate man must be a growing man. We should grow in grace, that we might credit christ our Schoolmaster.
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For God our heavenly Father, would have us to make it appeare that we have beene in Christs Schoole,
For God our heavenly Father, would have us to make it appear that we have been in Christ School,
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and prove good prosicients in grace, we know it is a dishonour and great disparadgement to a Schoole-master, a discredit and great disgrace to a Scholler, to be found a non-proficient, a loyterer, a dunce in learning:
and prove good prosicients in grace, we know it is a dishonour and great disparadgement to a Schoolmaster, a discredit and great disgrace to a Scholar, to be found a non-proficient, a loiterer, a dunce in learning:
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But let it never be said that we are non-proficients, loyterers, dunces in the Schoole of Christ.
But let it never be said that we Are non-proficients, loiterers, dunces in the School of christ.
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Our Vniversities admit of no Schollers in those famous Societies;
Our Universities admit of no Scholars in those famous Societies;
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but such that are as well growne in some good measure of learning, as of stature:
but such that Are as well grown in Some good measure of learning, as of stature:
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So here it holds true no Abcedarie can be admitted to the Vniversitie of glory;
So Here it holds true no Abcedarie can be admitted to the university of glory;
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but first he must bee admitted into the free-schoole of Election, and there well grounded in the Grammar of grace,
but First he must be admitted into the Free-school of Election, and there well grounded in the Grammar of grace,
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well skild in the Art of mortification, and every day reade a lecture of Repentance;
well skilled in the Art of mortification, and every day read a lecture of Repentance;
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and I must tell him in this Schoole he must sometimes tast of the whip and scourge of affliction,
and I must tell him in this School he must sometime taste of the whip and scourge of affliction,
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and he must not onely be a good Artist, but a good Linguist, especially be able to speake the language of Canaan.
and he must not only be a good Artist, but a good Linguist, especially be able to speak the language of Canaan.
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Then I may boldly say he is fit for the Academie of heaven, where he shall finde God his Creator, to be his chiefe Chancellour, Christ his Redeemer to be his Tutor, the blessed Saints and Angels, to be his fellow Pupills, and there take the degrees of glory according to the growth of his grace. Then grow in grace.
Then I may boldly say he is fit for the Academy of heaven, where he shall find God his Creator, to be his chief Chancellor, christ his Redeemer to be his Tutor, the blessed Saints and Angels, to be his fellow Pupils, and there take the Degrees of glory according to the growth of his grace. Then grow in grace.
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We should be growing or make an Augmentation of our grace, because here we are short of perfection;
We should be growing or make an Augmentation of our grace, Because Here we Are short of perfection;
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were it not a monster in Divinity, to say that a Christian can attaine to a perfection of grace in this life.
were it not a monster in Divinity, to say that a Christian can attain to a perfection of grace in this life.
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Doth not Saint Paul bid us run, which argues, that we have not yet got the goale of perfection? Doth not he bid us fight, which argues, we have not yet got the conquest over it? And doth not Saint Peter here bid us grow, which argues, we have not growne to perfection.
Does not Saint Paul bid us run, which argues, that we have not yet god the goal of perfection? Does not he bid us fight, which argues, we have not yet god the conquest over it? And does not Saint Peter Here bid us grow, which argues, we have not grown to perfection.
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The best of us are but striplings and Infants in goodnesse, the truth is, we are but in the wombe of the Church while we live in this world, our deaths day must be our birth day, till then we must be making a continuall Addition of grace to that we have received.
The best of us Are but striplings and Infants in Goodness, the truth is, we Are but in the womb of the Church while we live in this world, our death's day must be our birth day, till then we must be making a continual Addition of grace to that we have received.
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I deny not but the grace we received at first, may be said to be perfect in regard of parts,
I deny not but the grace we received At First, may be said to be perfect in regard of parts,
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as a childe is so farre a perfect man, because it hath all the parts of a man;
as a child is so Far a perfect man, Because it hath all the parts of a man;
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but not perfect in respect of degrees, so that when we first receive this grace, we are but babes in Christ;
but not perfect in respect of Degrees, so that when we First receive this grace, we Are but babes in christ;
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yet babes may be tall men in time. Wherefore if we that are Schollers in Christs Schoole, would credit our Schoole-master:
yet babes may be tall men in time. Wherefore if we that Are Scholars in Christ School, would credit our Schoolmaster:
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If we that are babes in Christ would come to perfection. Then let us grow in grace, &c. We should grow in grace, that we might be helpers in the Church of God, to strengthen the weake Christians and to comfort those that are afflicted.
If we that Are babes in christ would come to perfection. Then let us grow in grace, etc. We should grow in grace, that we might be helpers in the Church of God, to strengthen the weak Christians and to Comfort those that Are afflicted.
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Will it not be a comfort to any Minister or private person, that hath been an instrument to further the growth of grace in any, He may say with Saint Paul, what is our hope, our joy, our crown of rejoycing, Is it not you in the presence of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ at his comming. 1 Thes. 2.19.
Will it not be a Comfort to any Minister or private person, that hath been an Instrument to further the growth of grace in any, He may say with Saint Paul, what is our hope, our joy, our crown of rejoicing, Is it not you in the presence of our Lord and Saviour jesus christ At his coming. 1 Thebes 2.19.
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Therfore we should not satisfie our selves with what grace we have, but labour to get more, make our selves unsatiable coveteous after grace,
Therefore we should not satisfy our selves with what grace we have, but labour to get more, make our selves unsatiable covetous After grace,
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and never thinke we have enough, labour every day to be more holy, more heavenly minded, more patient, more temporate, more praierfull:
and never think we have enough, labour every day to be more holy, more heavenly minded, more patient, more temporate, more praierfull:
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That the weake may be strengthened by our vertues, and may by our good works which they shall behold glorifie God in the day of visitation.
That the weak may be strengthened by our Virtues, and may by our good works which they shall behold Glorify God in the day of Visitation.
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And that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we our selves are comforted of God. And that we may be able to Comfort them which Are in any trouble, by the Comfort wherewith we our selves Are comforted of God.
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Grow, grow I say every day better and better, if we would have Gods favour, and desire to be compast under the clouds of his protection:
Grow, grow I say every day better and better, if we would have God's favour, and desire to be compassed under the Clouds of his protection:
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If we would administer comfort to our owne consciences, and gaine us glory in Christs Kingdome,
If we would administer Comfort to our own Consciences, and gain us glory in Christ Kingdom,
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if we would credit Christ our Schoole-master, if we desire to attaine to perfection, and would become helpers in the Church of God, to strengthen the weake and comfort the afflicted. Then grow in grace.
if we would credit christ our Schoolmaster, if we desire to attain to perfection, and would become helpers in the Church of God, to strengthen the weak and Comfort the afflicted. Then grow in grace.
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We should grow in grace least we being led away with the errour of the wicked, fall from our owne stedfastnesse. 2 Pet. 3.17.
We should grow in grace least we being led away with the error of the wicked, fallen from our own steadfastness. 2 Pet. 3.17.
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For we shall meere with many enemies and have many sieges, that wee shall not be able to keepe our standing in grace,
For we shall mere with many enemies and have many sieges, that we shall not be able to keep our standing in grace,
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unlesse we be growne to some strength in grace;
unless we be grown to Some strength in grace;
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for no sooner is the fallow-ground of our hearts plowed, and the seed of Gods grace sown ther;
for no sooner is the Fallow-ground of our hearts plowed, and the seed of God's grace sown there;
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but presently Satan that enemy of our soules is ready to steale it away, and sowe his tares there.
but presently Satan that enemy of our Souls is ready to steal it away, and sow his tares there.
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No sooner hath God laden the ship of our soules with the treasures of his grace;
No sooner hath God laden the ship of our Souls with the treasures of his grace;
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but the Divell is ready like a Pirate to rob us of it, and strives to make shipwracke of our soules:
but the devil is ready like a Pirate to rob us of it, and strives to make shipwreck of our Souls:
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He still is striving by the fierce tempests of his temptation, to split our soules against the rockes of despaire,
He still is striving by the fierce tempests of his temptation, to split our Souls against the Rocks of despair,
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and will still be labouring with his mustring forces to stop our happy progresse in grace.
and will still be labouring with his mustering forces to stop our happy progress in grace.
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Hee'le come to us with Haec omnia tibi dabo, All these things will I give thee, if wee'le hearken to him:
He'll come to us with Haec omnia tibi Dabo, All these things will I give thee, if we'll harken to him:
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and envying our growth, doth still labour to nippe our budding graces, with the cold frost of affliction, and tempests of of temptation;
and envying our growth, does still labour to nip our budding graces, with the cold frost of affliction, and tempests of of temptation;
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therefore they that must goe into boysterous tempests, had neede to be grown to be men and not children.
Therefore they that must go into boisterous tempests, had need to be grown to be men and not children.
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But we must all through the boysterous tempests of Satans stormes;
But we must all through the boisterous tempests of Satan storms;
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and therefore had neede to bee grown to some strength & height in grace, otherwise, we should never be able to hold our steadfastnesse. If we would credit Christ our Schoolemaster,
and Therefore had need to be grown to Some strength & height in grace, otherwise, we should never be able to hold our steadfastness. If we would credit christ our Schoolmaster,
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if we would attaine to perfection, if we would be able to strengthen the weake, and keepe our former steadfastnesse. Grow then in grace.
if we would attain to perfection, if we would be able to strengthen the weak, and keep our former steadfastness. Grow then in grace.
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We should grow in grace, Because, if we are not still growing, we shall be declining;
We should grow in grace, Because, if we Are not still growing, we shall be declining;
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if we grow not better, it will not be long but we shall grow worse.
if we grow not better, it will not be long but we shall grow Worse.
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There will be a sensible decaying of grace, if there be not a continuall addition of grace.
There will be a sensible decaying of grace, if there be not a continual addition of grace.
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The fire will decay, unlesse it be fed with fewell: Grace will be decaying, unlesse we be continually adding to what we have received.
The fire will decay, unless it be fed with fuel: Grace will be decaying, unless we be continually adding to what we have received.
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Christianity doth admit of no Solstice, but a continuall spring, as long as we have the life of grace:Christianity does admit of no Solstice, but a continual spring, as long as we have the life of grace:
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It is a saying not so old as true, Non progredi est regredi, not to goe forward in the growth of grace, is to goe backward:
It is a saying not so old as true, Non progredi est regredi, not to go forward in the growth of grace, is to go backward:
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Still there must be a plus ultra; what Saint Paul saith, Pray continually, rejoyce evermore. 1 Thes. 5.17. is true of a spirituall growth, grow continually, increase evermore, never stop nor stay in grace.
Still there must be a plus ultra; what Saint Paul Says, Pray continually, rejoice evermore. 1 Thebes 5.17. is true of a spiritual growth, grow continually, increase evermore, never stop nor stay in grace.
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This growth must not be by fits, a little to day, and lesse to morrow, and afterwards give over.
This growth must not be by fits, a little to day, and less to morrow, and afterwards give over.
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But we must proceede in a continuall growth, never declining or desisting: If the streame of the water course stand still, it will corrupt: So of grace.
But we must proceed in a continual growth, never declining or desisting: If the stream of the water course stand still, it will corrupt: So of grace.
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In rowing up a River, if we rest our oares we fall downe the streame.
In rowing up a River, if we rest our oars we fallen down the stream.
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We know the Arke would not stay with the Philistians; neither will the grace of God tarry with sinners.
We know the Ark would not stay with the Philistians; neither will the grace of God tarry with Sinners.
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Light would never have Communion with darknesse: they will never keepe company together; let us then like Christians, follow grace as a Scholler doth his study; Light would never have Communion with darkness: they will never keep company together; let us then like Christians, follow grace as a Scholar does his study;
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he is at it to day, and to morrow, and the next day, and all the daies of his life;
he is At it to day, and to morrow, and the next day, and all the days of his life;
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he is labouring to encrease his learning, and grow in knowledge: Though sometime he meetes with a play day, and be taken off from his study,
he is labouring to increase his learning, and grow in knowledge: Though sometime he meets with a play day, and be taken off from his study,
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yet if ye seeke him, you know where to finde him, he is or should be in his study:
yet if you seek him, you know where to find him, he is or should be in his study:
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So a Christian should every day be growing in grace, and in knowledge, especially, of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ;
So a Christian should every day be growing in grace, and in knowledge, especially, of our Lord and Saviour jesus christ;
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though sometimes some dulnesse may creep upon him, yet he quickens himselfe, and sets to it again, never ceasing till he lie down in his grave,
though sometime Some dulness may creep upon him, yet he quickens himself, and sets to it again, never ceasing till he lie down in his grave,
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for never till then, is he at his journeis end. If we would credit Christ our Schoole-master.
for never till then, is he At his journeis end. If we would credit christ our Schoolmaster.
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If we would attain to perfection. If we would strengthen the weake, and comfort the afflicted.
If we would attain to perfection. If we would strengthen the weak, and Comfort the afflicted.
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If we would be able to keepe our stedfastnesse, and standing in grace. If we would not decline.
If we would be able to keep our steadfastness, and standing in grace. If we would not decline.
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Then let us grow in grace. Then let us grow in grace.
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We should grow in grace because a growth in grace, will procure a growth in glory;
We should grow in grace Because a growth in grace, will procure a growth in glory;
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the more holinesse we attaine to here, the more happinesse hereafter; nay, every dram of grace shall be rewarded, with a pound of glory,
the more holiness we attain to Here, the more happiness hereafter; nay, every dram of grace shall be rewarded, with a pound of glory,
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If we be steadfast, unmoveable, alwaies abounding in the worke of the Lord, for as much as we know that our labour is not in vaine in the Lord. If we be steadfast, Unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, for as much as we know that our labour is not in vain in the Lord.
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We know this life is our seede time, that to come our Harvest; let us then sow liberally, that we may reape plentifully. Hoc momento unde pendet eternitas.
We know this life is our seed time, that to come our Harvest; let us then sow liberally, that we may reap plentifully. Hoc momento unde Pendet eternitas.
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This life is a moment of time, whereof all eternity of life, or death, dependeth: Then it behoves us to grow in grace here;
This life is a moment of time, whereof all eternity of life, or death, dependeth: Then it behoves us to grow in grace Here;
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that we might augment our happinesse hereafter.
that we might augment our happiness hereafter.
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He who can give thee a crowne of life, if thou be faithfull unto the death, is faithfull to performe; He who can give thee a crown of life, if thou be faithful unto the death, is faithful to perform;
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he will not faile to give thee a Crown, a Crown of life; that giveth life, that keepeth life, life everlasting;
he will not fail to give thee a Crown, a Crown of life; that gives life, that Keepeth life, life everlasting;
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a life of immortality, a life of eternall felicitie.
a life of immortality, a life of Eternal felicity.
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1 If thou wouldest credit Christ thy Schoole-master. 2. If thou wouldest attaine to perfection. 3. If thou wouldest strengthen the weake, 1 If thou Wouldst credit christ thy Schoolmaster. 2. If thou Wouldst attain to perfection. 3. If thou Wouldst strengthen the weak,
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and comfort the afflicted. 4. If thou wouldest be able to keepe thy steadfastnesse, and standing in grace. 5. If thou wouldest not decline. 6. And if thou wouldest win a Crown of glory, Grow then in grace, &c. We will now apply it, and we shall finde, that all sorts of people, of what state and condition soever, comes in the first use to be reproved.
and Comfort the afflicted. 4. If thou Wouldst be able to keep thy steadfastness, and standing in grace. 5. If thou Wouldst not decline. 6. And if thou Wouldst win a Crown of glory, Grow then in grace, etc. We will now apply it, and we shall find, that all sorts of people, of what state and condition soever, comes in the First use to be reproved.
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The meditation of this reclining age wherein men were colder in Christianity, and deader in all spirituall duties;
The meditation of this reclining age wherein men were colder in Christianity, and deader in all spiritual duties;
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caused this subject first to be the object of my meditations, wherefore this reprehension shall be directed. 1. Ad Populum; To the people. 2. Ad Clerum; To the minister. 3. Ad Magistratum; To the magistrate.
caused this Subject First to be the Object of my meditations, Wherefore this reprehension shall be directed. 1. Ad Populum; To the people. 2. Ad Clerum; To the minister. 3. Ad Magistratum; To the magistrate.
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First, Ad Populum; unto the people, wherein there is no growth found; but rather a decaying, and you shall finde this decaying to be amongst too many:
First, Ad Populum; unto the people, wherein there is no growth found; but rather a decaying, and you shall find this decaying to be among too many:
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once they were constant commers to Church, and diligent hearers of the Word, but now slow paced to Gods house,
once they were constant comers to Church, and diligent hearers of the Word, but now slow paced to God's house,
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and are become carelesse, and negligent hearers: once they were often in prayer, and frequent in reading;
and Are become careless, and negligent hearers: once they were often in prayer, and frequent in reading;
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but now they are strangers to the Throne of grace, and seldome reade:
but now they Are Strangers to the Throne of grace, and seldom read:
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once they were lively in the service of God, but now (more is the pitty) little lesse then dead.
once they were lively in the service of God, but now (more is the pity) little less then dead.
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The grapes of good words, and fruit of good workes decayes in them. So that it is to be feared, a consumption hath taken all their vertues;
The grapes of good words, and fruit of good works decays in them. So that it is to be feared, a consumption hath taken all their Virtues;
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or what should be the reason, that there should be such a change and alteration in them:
or what should be the reason, that there should be such a change and alteration in them:
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Doe they thinke the Word lesse powerfull to worke Faith in them, that they lesse frequent it, doe they thinke prayer lesse prevalent with God, that they are lesse exercised in it? Doe they think reading the Scriptures, lesse profitable to increase their knowledge,
Do they think the Word less powerful to work Faith in them, that they less frequent it, do they think prayer less prevalent with God, that they Are less exercised in it? Do they think reading the Scriptures, less profitable to increase their knowledge,
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because now they have laid it aside? O that they would but consider, how extreamely they dishonour God, discourage others,
Because now they have laid it aside? O that they would but Consider, how extremely they dishonour God, discourage Others,
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and endanger their owne soules, by this declining in grace. We may complain as Paul, Heb. 5.12.
and endanger their own Souls, by this declining in grace. We may complain as Paul, Hebrew 5.12.
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For when for the time yee ought to be teachers, yee have need that one teach you againe, which be the first principles of the Oracles of God, For when for the time ye ought to be Teachers, ye have need that one teach you again, which be the First principles of the Oracles of God,
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and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meate. Though the Lord hath sent forth many painefull labourers in his Vineyard:and Are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat. Though the Lord hath sent forth many painful labourers in his Vineyard:
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Though the Word of God be preached plentifully in most places, yet in many of these places where the meanes of grace is plentifull, are not there many found as ignorant, (I had almost said,) as Pagans in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ? I pray God there be not many amongsts us that are dwarfes in grace, and dunces in knowledge;
Though the Word of God be preached plentifully in most places, yet in many of these places where the means of grace is plentiful, Are not there many found as ignorant, (I had almost said,) as Pagans in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour jesus christ? I pray God there be not many amongsts us that Are Dwarfs in grace, and dunces in knowledge;
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our growth is like that of the oake, slow and insensible, so that we may sooner finde it crevisse, then crescere. Although we of all others have enjoyed better meanes for growth, greater helpes for knowledge, we have had the word of grace powerfully,
our growth is like that of the oak, slow and insensible, so that we may sooner find it crevisse, then crescere. Although we of all Others have enjoyed better means for growth, greater helps for knowledge, we have had the word of grace powerfully,
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and painfully preached a long time unto us;
and painfully preached a long time unto us;
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therefore more will be required of us, it will be expected that we be growne strong men in grace, men of knowledge.
Therefore more will be required of us, it will be expected that we be grown strong men in grace, men of knowledge.
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Let us not be like Hezekiahs sunne that went backward; but Davids sunne, that rejoyced to run his race.
Let us not be like Hezekiah's sun that went backward; but Davids sun, that rejoiced to run his raze.
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Let us no longer decline and decay in grace, no longer be fruitlesse, no longer stand at a stay.
Let us no longer decline and decay in grace, no longer be fruitless, no longer stand At a stay.
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But let us grow in grace. But let us grow in grace.
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Secondly, Ad Clerum; To the clergy, All of us come under this roofe to be reproved;
Secondly, Ad Clerum; To the Clergy, All of us come under this roof to be reproved;
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I as well as you, yea, all of us are justly to be reprehended of non-proficiencie, that we have not grown according to that education,
I as well as you, yea, all of us Are justly to be reprehended of nonproficiency, that we have not grown according to that education,
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and meanes, God was pleas'd to afford us. O that I had nothing to accuse my selfe and my brethren off.
and means, God was pleased to afford us. Oh that I had nothing to accuse my self and my brothers off.
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We that should be teachers of others, had need to be taught our selves, in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
We that should be Teachers of Others, had need to be taught our selves, in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour jesus christ.
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We that should be watchmen over other mens soules, had more neede of others to watch over our soules.
We that should be watchmen over other men's Souls, had more need of Others to watch over our Souls.
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We that should be the salt of the earth to season others, have little salt in our own hearts.
We that should be the salt of the earth to season Others, have little salt in our own hearts.
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We that should be dispensers of grace, we have no grace of our selves to dispence.
We that should be dispensers of grace, we have no grace of our selves to dispense.
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Some of us instead of feeding our flocks, starue them;
some of us instead of feeding our flocks, starve them;
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and such as be full of science; but where's their conscience? What soule can say he was the better for their profound knowledge, this neglect of feeding our flock, is the cause of so many barren soules,
and such as be full of science; but where's their conscience? What soul can say he was the better for their profound knowledge, this neglect of feeding our flock, is the cause of so many barren Souls,
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and dwarfs in grace. Shall painefull preaching be censured for precisenesse? God forbid;
and dwarfs in grace. Shall painful preaching be censured for preciseness? God forbid;
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shall we that are the spirituall Physitians (whom God hath trusted with his peoples welfare, which he hath purchased with his owne blood) neglect to heale the broken hearted, recover the lost, bring home the wandring sheepe to the sheepfold of Christ, God forbid.
shall we that Are the spiritual Physicians (whom God hath trusted with his peoples welfare, which he hath purchased with his own blood) neglect to heal the broken hearted, recover the lost, bring home the wandering sheep to the sheepfold of christ, God forbid.
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Shall we that are placed in the Church;
Shall we that Are placed in the Church;
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as mothers to bring forth children to God, be barren and bring forth none, or when we have them, put them forth to nurse.
as mother's to bring forth children to God, be barren and bring forth none, or when we have them, put them forth to nurse.
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This (as Doctor Adam saith wittily) is not more unkinde in a naturall, then unnaturall in a spirituall mother.
This (as Doctor Adam Says wittily) is not more unkind in a natural, then unnatural in a spiritual mother.
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Hath God given us milke to feede his sheepe, and shall we put them over to hirelings, who suffer the wolfe to enter and teare the lambs:
Hath God given us milk to feed his sheep, and shall we put them over to hirelings, who suffer the wolf to enter and tear the Lambs:
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O where is our care of those soules committed to our charge. Ac si victuri essent sine cura, cum pervenerint ad curam.
Oh where is our care of those Souls committed to our charge. Ac si victuri essent sine Cure, cum pervenerint ad curam.
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As if they had forgotten all care, when they had gotten a cure. But Saint Bernard concludes against them:
As if they had forgotten all care, when they had got a cure. But Saint Bernard concludes against them:
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If thou lovest not thy charge thy People, Plus quam tua, plus quam tuos, plus quam te, More then thy goods, more then thy friends, more then thy selfe, thou art not worthy to undertake this office.
If thou Lovest not thy charge thy People, Plus quam tua, plus quam tuos, plus quam te, More then thy goods, more then thy Friends, more then thy self, thou art not worthy to undertake this office.
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Are not we stewards, and labourers in Gods Vineyard, and shall we be found negligent, and loyterers? God forbid.
are not we Stewards, and labourers in God's Vineyard, and shall we be found negligent, and loiterers? God forbid.
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Let our heartie desires for the good of our people, breake forth with Saint Austine, into open wishes, that when Christ comes to judgement, (if it be his will) Inveniat nos precantem, vel praedicantem, either praying for, or preaching to our people;
Let our hearty Desires for the good of our people, break forth with Saint Augustine, into open wishes, that when christ comes to judgement, (if it be his will) Inveniat nos precantem, vel praedicantem, either praying for, or preaching to our people;
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that thereby we may forward others in the growth of grace. Thirdly, Ad Magistratum, Unto the magistrate:
that thereby we may forward Others in the growth of grace. Thirdly, Ad Magistratum, Unto the magistrate:
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That the word of God may become powerfull for the beating down of sinne, for the strengthening of grace,
That the word of God may become powerful for the beating down of sin, for the strengthening of grace,
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and the furtherance of growth in grace in any, it ought to have the sword of justice joyned with it;
and the furtherance of growth in grace in any, it ought to have the sword of Justice joined with it;
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for we that are Gods messengers may point at sinne; but it must be you that are Gods vice-gerents, that must punish sinne;
for we that Are God's messengers may point At sin; but it must be you that Are God's vicegerents, that must Punish sin;
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he hath put the sword of justice in your hands to suppresse sinne, so farre as it lies in your power, whose authority is to restraine raging sinnes, that they raigne not amongst us.
he hath put the sword of Justice in your hands to suppress sin, so Far as it lies in your power, whose Authority is to restrain raging Sins, that they Reign not among us.
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O pitty miserable soules that have no pitty to themselves, our words will not worke upon them, let your swords compell them to the service of God. Verbum informet, sed virga reformat. The Word may informe them;
Oh pity miserable Souls that have no pity to themselves, our words will not work upon them, let your swords compel them to the service of God. Verbum informet, sed virga Reformat. The Word may inform them;
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but the sword doth reforme them.
but the sword does reform them.
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The law unlesse it be put in execution, is (by some) compar'd to a wooden dagger in a faire sheath;
The law unless it be put in execution, is (by Some) compared to a wooden dagger in a fair sheath;
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and those that have the sword in their hands, stand like the picture of Saint George with his hand up;
and those that have the sword in their hands, stand like the picture of Saint George with his hand up;
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but never striking, then thinke not your office well discharged, if you but threaten offenders;
but never striking, then think not your office well discharged, if you but threaten offenders;
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hence it is that so many tap-houses swarme with drunkennesse, beggers wandring the paths of idlenesse,
hence it is that so many tap-houses swarm with Drunkenness, beggars wandering the paths of idleness,
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and so many Sabboths spent in prophanesse:
and so many Sabbaths spent in profaneness:
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Dare you suffer persons popishly addicted to contemne and revile Religion, to persecute and afflict the Church of God, to molest,
Dare you suffer Persons popishly addicted to contemn and revile Religion, to persecute and afflict the Church of God, to molest,
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and masecrate his Ministers, and not oppose their Popery, hinder their oppressions, and stop their prophanesse;
and masecrate his Ministers, and not oppose their Popery, hinder their oppressions, and stop their profaneness;
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have you not God to support you herein, the Law to direct you, Religion to rule you, conscience to encourage you,
have you not God to support you herein, the Law to Direct you, Religion to Rule you, conscience to encourage you,
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and all these on your side to helpe and further you; then up and be doing, and the God of Heaven aide and prosper you.
and all these on your side to help and further you; then up and be doing, and the God of Heaven aid and prosper you.
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Take heede lest his life goe for your life, if you let such escape. Take heed lest his life go for your life, if you let such escape.
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Are not Magistrates our common-wealths Pilates, that should save the Ship of mens soules from perishing;
are not Magistrates our commonwealths Pilate's, that should save the Ship of men's Souls from perishing;
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but if either threatnings can terrifie him, or mens favours move him to swerve from Justice:
but if either threatenings can terrify him, or men's favours move him to swerve from justice:
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He is unfit for these prophane times. Are not Magistrates Gods swordbearers:
He is unfit for these profane times. are not Magistrates God's swordbearers:
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why then should not they unsheath them in Gods cause, that thereby piety might be defended, the poores poverty relieved, and the widdowes wrongs rited;
why then should not they unsheath them in God's cause, that thereby piety might be defended, the poors poverty relieved, and the widow's wrongs rited;
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and then the prophane will feare you, the godly will praise you, the poore will blesse you,
and then the profane will Fear you, the godly will praise you, the poor will bless you,
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and many prayers will bee laid up in Heaven for you. And let mee deale plainly, for plaine dealing is best.
and many Prayers will be laid up in Heaven for you. And let me deal plainly, for plain dealing is best.
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The Magistrates neglect of restraining of sin, is a speedy way to incense the wrath of God;
The Magistrates neglect of restraining of since, is a speedy Way to incense the wrath of God;
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the Philosopher will say, Nec hesperus nec vesperus, formosior est justiciâ: Neither the evening nor morning star, more glorious in heaven, then Justice is on earth.
the Philosopher will say, Nec hesperus nec vesperus, formosior est justiciâ: Neither the evening nor morning star, more glorious in heaven, then justice is on earth.
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He spake well that said, It is very acceptable to God, when the Gods of the earth are like the God of Heaven, just and impartiall in punishing offenders, which is a meanes to turne Gods wrath from us, to continue his gracious presence wth us, to open the windows of heaven, and poure down upon us his blessings in this life;
He spoke well that said, It is very acceptable to God, when the God's of the earth Are like the God of Heaven, just and impartial in punishing offenders, which is a means to turn God's wrath from us, to continue his gracious presence with us, to open the windows of heaven, and pour down upon us his blessings in this life;
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& Crown us with everlasting glory in the life to come. O helpe! for Christ his sake, helpe us to further others in this growth of grace.
& Crown us with everlasting glory in the life to come. O help! for christ his sake, help us to further Others in this growth of grace.
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Of examination, to try whether we be growing or declining Christians.Of examination, to try whither we be growing or declining Christians.
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Now the Regenerate man is often molested, with jealous feares, least all be not well within;
Now the Regenerate man is often molested, with jealous fears, lest all be not well within;
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and therefore he examines, and searches his deceitfull heart; and searching it, he finds barrennesse, and much hardnesse of heart;
and Therefore he examines, and Searches his deceitful heart; and searching it, he finds Barrenness, and much hardness of heart;
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and when he hath found it, he bewailes it, and for the time to come, he labours to reforme it, and grow more fruitfull.
and when he hath found it, he bewails it, and for the time to come, he labours to reform it, and grow more fruitful.
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Now because there is unwillingnesse in the flesh, to suffer the soule to be ript up,
Now Because there is unwillingness in the Flesh, to suffer the soul to be ripped up,
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but starts back like a festred leg that is lanced; therefore we will prescribe some motives to enforce this examination.
but starts back like a festered leg that is lanced; Therefore we will prescribe Some motives to enforce this examination.
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By this spirituall search, we shall prove whether we have profited in the Schoole of Christ, By this spiritual search, we shall prove whither we have profited in the School of christ,
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and discovering our backwardnesse and non-proficiencie; it will make us question our estate thus:
and discovering our backwardness and nonproficiency; it will make us question our estate thus:
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what have I had so much teaching, and am I ignorant? what a non-proficient am I, have I heard so many sermons and am never the better? what a dunce am I, have I liv'd so long unto the Gospel,
what have I had so much teaching, and am I ignorant? what a non-proficient am I, have I herd so many Sermons and am never the better? what a dunce am I, have I lived so long unto the Gospel,
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and have profited nothing? what a beast am I, have I had so many opportunities of doing good works of mercy, works of charity,
and have profited nothing? what a beast am I, have I had so many opportunities of doing good works of mercy, works of charity,
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and have neglected them? Certainly I am still carnall; this examination will discover our unprofitablenesse.
and have neglected them? Certainly I am still carnal; this examination will discover our unprofitableness.
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This spirituall search, will make us speedily to pluck up our feete, and runne more swiftly in the waies of Gods Commandements. This spiritual search, will make us speedily to pluck up our feet, and run more swiftly in the ways of God's commandments.
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When a traveller hath consumed most part of the day in loytering, and shall pluck out his watch,
When a traveller hath consumed most part of the day in loitering, and shall pluck out his watch,
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and shall perceive how much time he hath mis-pent; it will make him spurre the harder, and ride the faster to his journyes end:
and shall perceive how much time he hath Mis-spent; it will make him spur the harder, and ride the faster to his journeys end:
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So the knowledge of this mis-pent time;
So the knowledge of this Mis-spent time;
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will make us play the good husbands for the time to come, and prove a good preservative against prodigality of time:
will make us play the good Husbands for the time to come, and prove a good preservative against prodigality of time:
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Yea, the knowledge of this mis-pent time, will make us runne more swifter in our spirituall race towards heaven.
Yea, the knowledge of this Mis-spent time, will make us run more swifter in our spiritual raze towards heaven.
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This spirituall examination, will administer wonderfull consolation to that Christian, that shall finde by this search, that he is a growing Branch in Gods Orchard; This spiritual examination, will administer wonderful consolation to that Christian, that shall find by this search, that he is a growing Branch in God's Orchard;
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for thereby he shall bee assured that he is partaker of the spirituall juice of the true Olive tree.
for thereby he shall be assured that he is partaker of the spiritual juice of the true Olive tree.
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By this growth he may be assured, that he hath this spirituall life of Regeneration;
By this growth he may be assured, that he hath this spiritual life of Regeneration;
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which assurance comes with comfort to the soule, like the Angel to the shepheard; the comfort is, that he may be assured he is the Sonne of God, which comfortable words whispered in the eares of a dejected soule, were enough to make him leape for joy;
which assurance comes with Comfort to the soul, like the Angel to the shepherd; the Comfort is, that he may be assured he is the Son of God, which comfortable words whispered in the ears of a dejected soul, were enough to make him leap for joy;
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this is comfort that will make him caper, this is comfort that makes the rough waies to Heaven seeme pleasant, this comfort revives the heart of Gods children,
this is Comfort that will make him caper, this is Comfort that makes the rough ways to Heaven seem pleasant, this Comfort revives the heart of God's children,
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after they have beene tossed with afflictions.
After they have been tossed with afflictions.
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There is no tongue able to expresse the inestimable sweetnesse of that consolation, that is comunicated to a Christian, by a sensible feeling of a growth of grace;
There is no tongue able to express the inestimable sweetness of that consolation, that is communicated to a Christian, by a sensible feeling of a growth of grace;
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it is that sweet stream of pleasure, which comming from the bankes of Heaven; waters by secret passages the hearts of the godly:
it is that sweet stream of pleasure, which coming from the banks of Heaven; waters by secret passages the hearts of the godly:
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Il'e appeale to the Regenerate, whether they can finde any comfort like to this, The Children of God are not able to conseale this comfort, that call to their brethren;
Il'e appeal to the Regenerate, whither they can find any Comfort like to this, The Children of God Are not able to conseale this Comfort, that call to their brothers;
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saying, come and il'e tell you what God hath done for my soule.
saying, come and Il'e tell you what God hath done for my soul.
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In the examination by it selfe, we shall discover to every one these signes, whether they have grown or no.In the examination by it self, we shall discover to every one these Signs, whither they have grown or no.
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I may perceive a childe hath growne, when he hath a stronger disgestion;I may perceive a child hath grown, when he hath a Stronger digestion;
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milke is for Babes, but if he can disgest other meates, that are stronger, it argues that he hath growne:
milk is for Babes, but if he can digest other Meats, that Are Stronger, it argues that he hath grown:
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So a Christian may be discerned to have grown; when he can disgest stronger points of Reprehensions, and Exhortations.
So a Christian may be discerned to have grown; when he can digest Stronger points of Reprehensions, and Exhortations.
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When he can brook the threatning of the law, as well as the promise of the Gospel.
When he can brook the threatening of the law, as well as the promise of the Gospel.
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When he can disgest harsh Doctrines, which are terrifying to the flesh; as well as pleasing promises, which are refreshing to the soule. In a word;
When he can digest harsh Doctrines, which Are terrifying to the Flesh; as well as pleasing promises, which Are refreshing to the soul. In a word;
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When he can disgest rigorous precepts, for the reformation of his life; as well as sweet sentences, for the Salvation of life.
When he can digest rigorous Precepts, for the Reformation of his life; as well as sweet sentences, for the Salvation of life.
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This man hath a good disgestion;
This man hath a good digestion;
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which is a signe he is grown in grace, past a child, he will quickly become a tall Christian, a strong man.
which is a Signen he is grown in grace, passed a child, he will quickly become a tall Christian, a strong man.
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This is the first signe to discover your growth. This is the First Signen to discover your growth.
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Secondly, We all can diserne a child to have growne by his garments, when they are grown too short for him, that they will not cover his nakednesse;
Secondly, We all can discern a child to have grown by his garments, when they Are grown too short for him, that they will not cover his nakedness;
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you will conclude he hath grown:
you will conclude he hath grown:
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So when the Spirit of God shall discover our corruption, that thereby we doe discerne the garments of our righteousnesse, too short to cover our wickednesse, to hide our spirituall nakednesse Then we might conclude we have grown.
So when the Spirit of God shall discover our corruption, that thereby we do discern the garments of our righteousness, too short to cover our wickedness, to hide our spiritual nakedness Then we might conclude we have grown.
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When Gods spirit discovers unto us our impiety, and shewes us our spirituall poverty, and uncovers our wretchednesse, and makes naked our unrighteousnesse;
When God's Spirit discovers unto us our impiety, and shows us our spiritual poverty, and uncovers our wretchedness, and makes naked our unrighteousness;
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so that we see the garments of righteousnesse, too short for us;
so that we see the garments of righteousness, too short for us;
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then we fly to the righteousnesse of Christ Jesus, who hath garments fit for all Gods Saints;
then we fly to the righteousness of christ jesus, who hath garments fit for all God's Saints;
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but none can be partaker of it, but by the union which he hath with Christ Jesus:
but none can be partaker of it, but by the Union which he hath with christ jesus:
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his diety being the fountaine from whence all grace and Salvation doth flow, and his humanity being the Conduit, by which all the waters of Gods grace be conveyed to us from him, as from a Fountaine;
his diety being the fountain from whence all grace and Salvation does flow, and his humanity being the Conduit, by which all the waters of God's grace be conveyed to us from him, as from a Fountain;
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wee have strength from him, we have life from him, and by the vertue of this Vine, we grow more and more in grace. This is the second signe.
we have strength from him, we have life from him, and by the virtue of this Vine, we grow more and more in grace. This is the second Signen.
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Thirdly, We may know a child to have growne, when we finde him more serviceable to us,
Thirdly, We may know a child to have grown, when we find him more serviceable to us,
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when for his strength he is able to performe some service for us:
when for his strength he is able to perform Some service for us:
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So if we are growne in grace, we are able to performe more acceptable service to God, we are more active in his service:
So if we Are grown in grace, we Are able to perform more acceptable service to God, we Are more active in his service:
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as long as we are in our Minority, we are but Pidlers in his service, we can do nothing to any purpose, nothing worthy-praise, nothing worth acceptance;
as long as we Are in our Minority, we Are but Pidlers in his service, we can do nothing to any purpose, nothing worthy-praise, nothing worth acceptance;
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but when we are grown to some strength, we are more serviceable in the Church of God;
but when we Are grown to Some strength, we Are more serviceable in the Church of God;
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to strengthen weake Christians, to raise up them that are fallen, to comfort those that are afflicted, by our exhortation, & supplications;
to strengthen weak Christians, to raise up them that Are fallen, to Comfort those that Are afflicted, by our exhortation, & supplications;
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when we can cry Abba father, when we are able to put up petitions to the Court of Heaven, that are prevalent both for our selves and others;
when we can cry Abba father, when we Are able to put up petitions to the Court of Heaven, that Are prevalent both for our selves and Others;
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when our faith is growne stronger, then when we were first converted; when our love is growne from a few friends, to the love of many;
when our faith is grown Stronger, then when we were First converted; when our love is grown from a few Friends, to the love of many;
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when our patience growes meeker, our humility lower; for humility is best when it is lowest;
when our patience grows Meeker, our humility lower; for humility is best when it is lowest;
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when you shall finde it with Iob in the dust, there it growes both in favour of God and man. This is the third signe.
when you shall find it with Job in the dust, there it grows both in favour of God and man. This is the third Signen.
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Fourthly, When a childe is able to beare a burden, it argues that hee is growne:
Fourthly, When a child is able to bear a burden, it argues that he is grown:
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So when a Christian is better able to beare the burden of affliction and crosses; it argues that he is growne in grace.
So when a Christian is better able to bear the burden of affliction and Crosses; it argues that he is grown in grace.
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Before we were converted, the least wrong molested us; now we can beare a loade of injuries:
Before we were converted, the least wrong molested us; now we can bear a load of injuries:
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once words would provoke us, once wee accounted sufferings torments, afflictions, punishments;
once words would provoke us, once we accounted sufferings torments, afflictions, punishments;
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now wee account them preferments, when persecution for Christs sake and the Gospell, is held our honour and dignity.
now we account them preferments, when persecution for Christ sake and the Gospel, is held our honour and dignity.
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Ipsam { que } Crucem, Coronam. And the Crosse a Crowne. Then wee may conclude wee are growne in grace.Ipsam { que } Crucem, crown. And the Cross a Crown. Then we may conclude we Are grown in grace.
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1. Was not Paul grown to be a strong Christian, that could say, Who could separate us from the love of Christ, neither tribulation, nor anguish,
1. Was not Paul grown to be a strong Christian, that could say, Who could separate us from the love of christ, neither tribulation, nor anguish,
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nor persecution, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, in Christ Jesus; nor persecution, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, in christ jesus;
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and what Saint Paul promised, he performed, for all this he was able to beare;
and what Saint Paul promised, he performed, for all this he was able to bear;
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for though the sword separated his head from his shoulders, yet it was not able to separate him from his head Christ Jesus.
for though the sword separated his head from his shoulders, yet it was not able to separate him from his head christ jesus.
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2. Was not Job growne to be a strong Christian, that he could beare such a burden of affliction, they were such as if heaven and earth had conspired to over-load him;
2. Was not Job grown to be a strong Christian, that he could bear such a burden of affliction, they were such as if heaven and earth had conspired to overload him;
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yet he was growne able to beare them, and resolved though the Lord would kill him, he would put his trust in him. Job 13.5. 3. Is it not manifest that David was growne to be a strong Christian, that he could bear such a heavy burden of persecution? though he was a man after Gods owne heart;
yet he was grown able to bear them, and resolved though the Lord would kill him, he would put his trust in him. Job 13.5. 3. Is it not manifest that David was grown to be a strong Christian, that he could bear such a heavy burden of persecution? though he was a man After God's own heart;
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yet here he was but as a Pelican in the wildernesse, his afflictions were such, that he went still with weeping eyes,
yet Here he was but as a Pelican in the Wilderness, his afflictions were such, that he went still with weeping eyes,
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while he lived in this valley of teares. These strong Christians, knew there was no Crowne without crosses, no reigning without suffering;
while he lived in this valley of tears. These strong Christians, knew there was no Crown without Crosses, no reigning without suffering;
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though Aegritudo carneni vulnerat, sed mentem curat, Afflictions wound the flesh, but cure the spirit. Grow then in grace, that we may be able to beare the burden of affliction.
though Aegritudo carneni vulnerable, sed mentem curate, Afflictions wound the Flesh, but cure the Spirit. Grow then in grace, that we may be able to bear the burden of affliction.
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Of exhortation, to exhort all to approve that he hath spirituall life by his growth; for nothing doe more argue life then a proportionable growth. 1. Wee cannot glorifie God,
Of exhortation, to exhort all to approve that he hath spiritual life by his growth; for nothing do more argue life then a proportionable growth. 1. we cannot Glorify God,
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nor profit our selves, nor credit our brethren, more then by a continuall growth in grace. 2. We cannot make better preparation to encounter with the King of feare,
nor profit our selves, nor credit our brothers, more then by a continual growth in grace. 2. We cannot make better preparation to encounter with the King of Fear,
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and all uncomfortable crosses. 3. We cannot make the assurance of our eternall happinesse, more large, firme, and undeceiveable;
and all uncomfortable Crosses. 3. We cannot make the assurance of our Eternal happiness, more large, firm, and undeceivable;
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then making a continuall progresse in the vertues of Christ Jesus, and the graces of his Spirit;
then making a continual progress in the Virtues of christ jesus, and the graces of his Spirit;
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therefore let there be no declining in any case, no revolting in any kinde, for by declining we shall proclaime to the world, that Gods service, is an unprofitable service;
Therefore let there be no declining in any case, no revolting in any kind, for by declining we shall proclaim to the world, that God's service, is an unprofitable service;
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by revolting we doe but occasion a discouragement to our fellow brethren, and Jeoperdize our soules safety,
by revolting we do but occasion a discouragement to our fellow brothers, and Jeoperdize our Souls safety,
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and hazard the full fruition of eternall happinesse: let us not slack our pace in this spirituall progresse;
and hazard the full fruition of Eternal happiness: let us not slack our pace in this spiritual progress;
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but as the God of heaven reneweth his mercies to us, and enricheth us daily with his bounties;
but as the God of heaven Reneweth his Mercies to us, and enricheth us daily with his bounties;
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so let us renew our obedience, and let our graces be thriving more and more; but above all things take heed of back-sliding:
so let us renew our Obedience, and let our graces be thriving more and more; but above all things take heed of backsliding:
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If any man draw back, my soule shall have no pleasure in him, &c. Saint Peter saith, It had been better they had not known the way of righteousnesse, then after they knew it, to turne from those heavenly commands given unto them. 2 Pet. 2.21.
If any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him, etc. Saint Peter Says, It had been better they had not known the Way of righteousness, then After they knew it, to turn from those heavenly commands given unto them. 2 Pet. 2.21.
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If you shall demand, whether the Regenerate, may totally and finally fall from his former steadfastnesse, and become a reprobate?
If you shall demand, whither the Regenerate, may totally and finally fallen from his former steadfastness, and become a Reprobate?
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I utterly deny that he truly being Regenerate, may totally fall;
I utterly deny that he truly being Regenerate, may totally fallen;
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because God hath expresly promised, that he will make to his Servants an everlasting covenant, That he will not turne from them to doe them good,:
Because God hath expressly promised, that he will make to his Servants an everlasting Covenant, That he will not turn from them to do them good,:
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but will put his feare into their hearts, that they may not depart from him. Jer. 32.40. And if ye do these things, ye shall never fall, saith Saint Peter. 2.1.10.but will put his Fear into their hearts, that they may not depart from him. Jer. 32.40. And if you do these things, you shall never fallen, Says Saint Peter. 2.1.10.
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If you examine the verses before, you shall find that the adding of grace to grace, is a good meanes to prevent back-sliding;
If you examine the Verses before, you shall find that the adding of grace to grace, is a good means to prevent backsliding;
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for grace is of a preservative power, that if a Christian be once ingrafted into Christ by Regeneration,
for grace is of a preservative power, that if a Christian be once ingrafted into christ by Regeneration,
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and adde grace to grace, he can never totally, and finally, fall from grace:
and add grace to grace, he can never totally, and finally, fallen from grace:
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I deny not but the Childe of God may fall from some degree of that grace, which he hath had in former times, he may fall with David in some grosse sinns, he may fall from the sense and feeling of Gods grace,
I deny not but the Child of God may fallen from Some degree of that grace, which he hath had in former times, he may fallen with David in Some gross Sins, he may fallen from the sense and feeling of God's grace,
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and think himselfe utterly deprived of grace;
and think himself utterly deprived of grace;
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and this may be by reason of some strong and powerfull temptation, as in David: or bad company is many times the fall of Gods children,
and this may be by reason of Some strong and powerful temptation, as in David: or bad company is many times the fallen of God's children,
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as the impious high Priests wicked servants, prompted Peter to deny his Master;
as the impious high Priests wicked Servants, prompted Peter to deny his Master;
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or the feare of some persecution, and losse of great mens favour, or some such naturall infirmity, doth prove to be the fall of many;
or the Fear of Some persecution, and loss of great men's favour, or Some such natural infirmity, does prove to be the fallen of many;
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there may be this lapsus, or fall, in the best of Gods servants that are truly Regenerate; but there is in them againe, a rising by Repentance, which preserveth them from perishing;
there may be this lapsus, or fallen, in the best of God's Servants that Are truly Regenerate; but there is in them again, a rising by Repentance, which Preserveth them from perishing;
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for God hath put his feare into their hearts, that they may not depart from him.
for God hath put his Fear into their hearts, that they may not depart from him.
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I confesse that an hypocrite that seemes to be regenerate, and is not, that seemes to have saving grace, may with Judas and Demas, fall from that which he seemeth to have;
I confess that an hypocrite that seems to be regenerate, and is not, that seems to have Saving grace, may with Judas and Demas, fallen from that which he seems to have;
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because they that embrace the profession for by-ends, as for profit, or carnall respects, as to please others, such a profession as is emrbaced for such causes, must needs cease when the cause is ceased;
Because they that embrace the profession for by-ends, as for profit, or carnal respects, as to please Others, such a profession as is emrbaced for such Causes, must needs cease when the cause is ceased;
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for he that in Hypocrisie begins a profession, commonly in Apostacie ends it;
for he that in Hypocrisy begins a profession, commonly in Apostasy ends it;
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but Lord put thou thy feare in our hearts, that we might never depart from thee. Jer. 32.40. That this exhortation might be more prevalent:but Lord put thou thy Fear in our hearts, that we might never depart from thee. Jer. 32.40. That this exhortation might be more prevalent:
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I shall endeavour, first, to remove those lets that may hinder our growth, and then prescribe some helps to farther it, that the lets being discovered might be avoided,
I shall endeavour, First, to remove those lets that may hinder our growth, and then prescribe Some helps to farther it, that the lets being discovered might be avoided,
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and helps being prescribed might be embraced.
and helps being prescribed might be embraced.
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The first let, is not living under the meanes of grace, that doctrine of the Gospel, that Ipsissimum dei verbum, the very Word of God, living not under the sun-shine of the Gospel may hinder our growth; The First let, is not living under the means of grace, that Doctrine of the Gospel, that Ipsissimum dei verbum, the very Word of God, living not under the sunshine of the Gospel may hinder our growth;
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I dare not say that all that live under the meanes of grace, therefore necessarily doe attaine unto grace.
I Dare not say that all that live under the means of grace, Therefore necessarily do attain unto grace.
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No we see Plants and Stones, wet with the moisture of the same clouds; warmed with the beames of the same Sunne, the Plants grow;
No we see Plants and Stones, wet with the moisture of the same Clouds; warmed with the beams of the same Sun, the Plants grow;
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yet you discerne no alteration of the Stones:
yet you discern no alteration of the Stones:
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So there are many that live in the sun-shine of the Gospel, and have the fructifying dewes of Gods grace, plentifully shoured upon them;
So there Are many that live in the sunshine of the Gospel, and have the fructifying dews of God's grace, plentifully showered upon them;
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yet their hearts are so cold and hard, that it neither warmes, nor mollifies them: so that no growth at all can be discerned in them;
yet their hearts Are so cold and hard, that it neither warms, nor mollifies them: so that no growth At all can be discerned in them;
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can there be any growth expected, either in our Popish recusants, that resuse the word of grace,
can there be any growth expected, either in our Popish recusants, that resuse the word of grace,
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or in our wordly recusants, that absent themselves from it? How can Faith either be begot or increased in any that neglect the Word,
or in our wordly recusants, that absent themselves from it? How can Faith either be begotten or increased in any that neglect the Word,
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and live out of the climate, or compaste of grace:
and live out of the climate, or compaste of grace:
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Saint Paul saith, Faith comes by hearing, not by seeing, not by feeling, but by hearing;
Saint Paul Says, Faith comes by hearing, not by seeing, not by feeling, but by hearing;
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the fire of Faith is not kindled in us without hearing. Slighting the preaching of the Word, and neglecting the hearing of the same;
the fire of Faith is not kindled in us without hearing. Slighting the preaching of the Word, and neglecting the hearing of the same;
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when as preaching is the Pipe, our eares the Channell to convey grace from Christ the Fountaine, into the Cisterne of our soules:
when as preaching is the Pipe, our ears the Channel to convey grace from christ the Fountain, into the Cistern of our Souls:
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so that the reason why many grow not, because either this grace is tendred, but not embraced, or embraced, but not improved:
so that the reason why many grow not, Because either this grace is tendered, but not embraced, or embraced, but not improved:
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when we come to a neighbours feast, we strive to be there first;
when we come to a neighbours feast, we strive to be there First;
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but how slow are we in comming to feast at Gods house, unto many soule-fatting dayes have we been invited, to feast our leane starved soules;
but how slow Are we in coming to feast At God's house, unto many soul-fatting days have we been invited, to feast our lean starved Souls;
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but we come not our selves, but send our excuses, one hath bought a farme, he must goe to see it, he cannot come;
but we come not our selves, but send our excuses, one hath bought a farm, he must go to see it, he cannot come;
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another hath married a wife, and though hee be earnestly invited, yet he cannot come, can these excuses be taken:
Another hath married a wife, and though he be earnestly invited, yet he cannot come, can these excuses be taken:
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Postponetur deus bovibus, qui nos aequavit Angelis; When God is set behind your oxen, who hath made you equall with his Angels:Postponetur deus bovibus, qui nos aequavit Angels; When God is Set behind your oxen, who hath made you equal with his Angels:
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or shall a wife keepe you from comming, it were better to live alone, then to have such a helpe;
or shall a wife keep you from coming, it were better to live alone, then to have such a help;
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if lawfull businesse might not hinder our comming, much lesse, sporting, and revelling, sleeping, or drinking.
if lawful business might not hinder our coming, much less, sporting, and reveling, sleeping, or drinking.
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What if some heavy sicknesse, when thou art sporting or playing should visite thee, such a playfellow will presently turne a marmirth? and it had been better that he had found thee praying, then playing.
What if Some heavy sickness, when thou art sporting or playing should visit thee, such a playfellow will presently turn a marmirth? and it had been better that he had found thee praying, then playing.
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What if thou when thou art sleeping, grimme Death should take thee napping, and cast thee into thy last sleepe;
What if thou when thou art sleeping, grim Death should take thee napping, and cast thee into thy last sleep;
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had it not beene better that he had found thee praying in the Church, then sleeping at home? what if when thou art drinking while thou should'st bee hearing, the King of feare should make that draught thy last? had it not been better that he had found thee praying, reading, or hearing; then playing, sleeping, or drinking.
had it not been better that he had found thee praying in the Church, then sleeping At home? what if when thou art drinking while thou Shouldst be hearing, the King of Fear should make that draught thy last? had it not been better that he had found thee praying, reading, or hearing; then playing, sleeping, or drinking.
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Many judgements may fall upon men, for their absence from the house of God.
Many Judgments may fallen upon men, for their absence from the house of God.
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Keepe then within the speare of grace, and then the God of grace will keepe you;
Keep then within the spear of grace, and then the God of grace will keep you;
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let it be your joy, and rejoycing, as it was Davids, to goe into the house of God;
let it be your joy, and rejoicing, as it was Davids, to go into the house of God;
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David pronounced them blessed that dwelt in Gods house: David pronounced them blessed that dwelled in God's house:
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dwelling implies a continuall residence there, our children must be there, our servants there, our hearts and affections there, that if Christ should come, he might find us rather in the house of prayer, then in the denne of theeves. Dwelling Implies a continual residence there, our children must be there, our Servants there, our hearts and affections there, that if christ should come, he might find us rather in the house of prayer, then in the den of thieves.
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The abuse of the doctrine of grace, which is the Gospel, or the promise of grace, which are the covenants; or the pledges of grace, which are the Sacraments. When we prize not the doctrine of grace, The abuse of the Doctrine of grace, which is the Gospel, or the promise of grace, which Are the Covenants; or the pledges of grace, which Are the Sacraments. When we prize not the Doctrine of grace,
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when we make it not our portion, and account it not our chiefe treasure; many make it their talke, and others their pretence;
when we make it not our portion, and account it not our chief treasure; many make it their talk, and Others their pretence;
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and these are accounted good gospelers;
and these Are accounted good Evangelists;
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but wher's the man that makes it his chiefe delight, that earnestly hearkens to its commands, that willingly submits himselfe to be moulded by it:
but where's the man that makes it his chief delight, that earnestly hearkens to its commands, that willingly submits himself to be moulded by it:
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we doe not acknowledge that it is Evangelium, a message sent unto us from God, as a token of his love, containing the meanes how we may be saved:
we do not acknowledge that it is Evangelium, a message sent unto us from God, as a token of his love, containing the means how we may be saved:
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and so much Saint Paul includes in those words to the Jewes; to you is the word of Salvation sent:
and so much Saint Paul includes in those words to the Jews; to you is the word of Salvation sent:
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Now if God send it, and we slight it, God cannot chuse but take it ill at our hands:
Now if God send it, and we slight it, God cannot choose but take it ill At our hands:
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put the case the King should finde us rebellious subjects, Traitors to his Highnesse, violating his lawes, abusing his embassadours;
put the case the King should find us rebellious subject's, Traitors to his Highness, violating his laws, abusing his Ambassadors;
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it cannot be denied, but such Traitors deserve terrible tortures;
it cannot be denied, but such Traitors deserve terrible tortures;
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yet grant that he out of his love, and princely clemency to his subjects, should send oft times his servants, with messages of peace, which containes the meanes and way how thou maist be saved;
yet grant that he out of his love, and princely clemency to his subject's, should send oft times his Servants, with messages of peace, which contains the means and Way how thou Mayest be saved;
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would it not incense his Majestie the more, if thou shouldst slight his message, and dispise his messengers, scarce giving them the hearing:
would it not incense his Majesty the more, if thou Shouldst slight his message, and despise his messengers, scarce giving them the hearing:
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Even so the God of Heaven, the King of Kings hath sent his Gospel unto us, his rebellious subjects, containing a way whereby we may be brought to Salvation, and be perpetually preserved from perishing,
Even so the God of Heaven, the King of Kings hath sent his Gospel unto us, his rebellious subject's, containing a Way whereby we may be brought to Salvation, and be perpetually preserved from perishing,
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yet if we neglect this benefit, slight this message, abuse his Embassadour, God cannot chuse but be provoked, his wrath much incensed,
yet if we neglect this benefit, slight this message, abuse his Ambassador, God cannot choose but be provoked, his wrath much incensed,
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and we must needes expect punishment, correspondent to our rebellion; answerable to our ingratitude, which were the intollerable torments of an eternall Tophet.
and we must needs expect punishment, correspondent to our rebellion; answerable to our ingratitude, which were the intolerable torments of an Eternal Tophet.
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And Secondly, we abuse the promise of grace, by deriving, an encouragement, and boldnesse to finne;
And Secondly, we abuse the promise of grace, by deriving, an encouragement, and boldness to fin;
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because God is gracious, and mercifull; they will goe on in their ungracious courses, with this encouragement, that God is gracious,
Because God is gracious, and merciful; they will go on in their ungracious courses, with this encouragement, that God is gracious,
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and make this the burden of their song, that God is mercifull, and makes Gods mercy, a pack-horse for his iniquity,
and make this the burden of their song, that God is merciful, and makes God's mercy, a packhorse for his iniquity,
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and conceives God to be all compos'd with mercy, and no Justice; but God might fitly be compar'd, to the Bee which is full of sweet honey;
and conceives God to be all composed with mercy, and no justice; but God might fitly be compared, to the Bee which is full of sweet honey;
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but being provoked, we shall finde him to have a sting: So God is full of sweete mercy;
but being provoked, we shall find him to have a sting: So God is full of sweet mercy;
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but if we provoke him by our impenitent sinnes, and abuse his mercifull promises, we shall finde that he hath justice to punish us for our offences:
but if we provoke him by our impenitent Sins, and abuse his merciful promises, we shall find that he hath Justice to Punish us for our offences:
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will you heare Gods pleading with his mercy against ungracious men, that stand guilty at the barre of Gods Tribunall. Mercy pleades;
will you hear God's pleading with his mercy against ungracious men, that stand guilty At the bar of God's Tribunal. Mercy pleads;
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I am full of compassion, slow to anger and of great kindnesse; I am full of compassion, slow to anger and of great kindness;
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I will not deale with him according to his sins, nor reward him according to his iniquities Ps. 103.10 Justice sharply answeres, vengeance is mine, and I will repay it:
I will not deal with him according to his Sins, nor reward him according to his iniquities Ps. 103.10 justice sharply answers, vengeance is mine, and I will repay it:
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as for his sinne, I am of purer eyes, then to behold his iniquity; as for his sin, I am of Purer eyes, then to behold his iniquity;
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But mercy pleades, though his sinnes be as red as scarlet, yet I will make them as white as snow;
But mercy pleads, though his Sins be as read as scarlet, yet I will make them as white as snow;
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I'le blot out all his sinnes, and remember his iniquities no more. But justice answereth, he hath turned my grace into wantonnesse, he hath departed from me; and therefore shall he perish. I'll blot out all his Sins, and Remember his iniquities no more. But Justice Answers, he hath turned my grace into wantonness, he hath departed from me; and Therefore shall he perish.
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But mercy answeres, they are the workmanship of mine owne hands, you know whereof they are made, Remember they are but dust.
But mercy answers, they Are the workmanship of mine own hands, you know whereof they Are made, remember they Are but dust.
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But Justice saith, They have added iniquity to iniquity, let me poure the fury of my wrath upon them.
But justice Says, They have added iniquity to iniquity, let me pour the fury of my wrath upon them.
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But mercy pleades, I will not the death of a sinner, but rather that he repent him of his wickednesse, and live. Justice answers;
But mercy pleads, I will not the death of a sinner, but rather that he Repent him of his wickedness, and live. justice answers;
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he hath abused my grace that I offered him, and lives still in his unrepented sinnes;
he hath abused my grace that I offered him, and lives still in his unrepented Sins;
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nay, I have given him time to repent him of them, but he would not, therefore shall he perish.
nay, I have given him time to Repent him of them, but he would not, Therefore shall he perish.
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Now mercie is silent, and stops her eares, when she sees the sinner hath abused her;
Now mercy is silent, and stops her ears, when she sees the sinner hath abused her;
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now shee gives place to Justice to passe the sentence of judgement on the ungracious impenitent sinner.
now she gives place to justice to pass the sentence of judgement on the ungracious impenitent sinner.
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Take not then boldnesse to sinne with presumption of Gods mercie, for God hath but two wayes to deale with us;
Take not then boldness to sin with presumption of God's mercy, for God hath but two ways to deal with us;
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By his sweete mercie, or by his just judgment: He hath tryed by his mercie, but that hath not wrought upon us; that we have abused.
By his sweet mercy, or by his just judgement: He hath tried by his mercy, but that hath not wrought upon us; that we have abused.
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Now wee must expect that hee should deale justly with judgement, and if this will not prevaile with us,
Now we must expect that he should deal justly with judgement, and if this will not prevail with us,
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and worke upon us, there is no hope of us: then Lord have mercy upon us.
and work upon us, there is no hope of us: then Lord have mercy upon us.
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Therefore, let us either renounce our interest and title wee have in our sinnes and iniquities,
Therefore, let us either renounce our Interest and title we have in our Sins and iniquities,
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or else of necessity, all interest or title we challeng to Gods mercy, or Christs merits.
or Else of necessity, all Interest or title we challenge to God's mercy, or Christ merits.
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When the mercy of God is abused by wretched men, when Christs merits shall embolden men to commit that for which he dyed, they seeme to cast their sinnes behinde them on the backe of Christs merits;
When the mercy of God is abused by wretched men, when Christ merits shall embolden men to commit that for which he died, they seem to cast their Sins behind them on the back of Christ merits;
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and so ride swiftly with mercy in their mouths to hell. And thirdly, When wee abuse the pledges of grace, which are the Sacraments.
and so ride swiftly with mercy in their mouths to hell. And Thirdly, When we abuse the pledges of grace, which Are the Sacraments.
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Either of Baptisme, when wee doe renounce the oath of supremacie in Baptisme; and there every Christian is initiated into Christs Kingdome,
Either of Baptism, when we do renounce the oath of supremacy in Baptism; and there every Christian is initiated into Christ Kingdom,
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and takes his oath to bee a true subject to Christ his Captaine; to renounce the world, the flesh, and the devill.
and Takes his oath to be a true Subject to christ his Captain; to renounce the world, the Flesh, and the Devil.
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We have done thus and thus;
We have done thus and thus;
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and have taken Christ to be our Prophet, that he may shew the way that leads to happinesse;
and have taken christ to be our Prophet, that he may show the Way that leads to happiness;
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and were willing to take him to be our Priest, that hee may purchase for us eternall glory:
and were willing to take him to be our Priest, that he may purchase for us Eternal glory:
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but when hee should bee our King to governe us, to rule and reigne over us, to bridle our usurping lusts, to restraine our rebelling wills; this we cannot away withall:
but when he should be our King to govern us, to Rule and Reign over us, to bridle our usurping Lustiest, to restrain our rebelling wills; this we cannot away withal:
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our unruly lusts, our untamed wills, and obstinate hearts, will then renounce our oath, and we will shew our selves disloyall subjects to our Soveraigne, disclaiming that oath wee tooke in Baptisme.
our unruly Lustiest, our untamed wills, and obstinate hearts, will then renounce our oath, and we will show our selves disloyal subject's to our Sovereign, disclaiming that oath we took in Baptism.
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So in the Sacrament of the Lords Supper; wee enter into covenant with God, and the word Sacrament signifies an oath:
So in the Sacrament of the lords Supper; we enter into Covenant with God, and the word Sacrament signifies an oath:
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so that to receive the Sacrament, is to take an oath, to forsake our former sinnes and lusts,
so that to receive the Sacrament, is to take an oath, to forsake our former Sins and Lustiest,
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and to walk more watchfull for the time to come:
and to walk more watchful for the time to come:
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we covenant with God to deale with our sinnes, as our sinnes dealt with our Saviour;
we Covenant with God to deal with our Sins, as our Sins dealt with our Saviour;
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they crucified him, and put him to death. So wee should crucifie and put them to death;
they Crucified him, and put him to death. So we should crucify and put them to death;
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but if we doe neglect this, forget our covenant, following our former sinnes, returning like a dogge to his vomit again, we proclaime our selves perjur'd persons:
but if we do neglect this, forget our Covenant, following our former Sins, returning like a dog to his vomit again, we proclaim our selves perjured Persons:
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I have read a story to this purpose, that when the Pagan, beheld Christians receiving the Sacrament;
I have read a story to this purpose, that when the Pagan, beheld Christians receiving the Sacrament;
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and beheld with what reverence, and with what devotion they demeaned themselves in that holy businesse, he was inquisitive what that action meant;
and beheld with what Reverence, and with what devotion they demeaned themselves in that holy business, he was inquisitive what that actium meant;
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and being answered by one of them, that after God had emptied their hearts of pride, envy, coveteousnesse, contention, &c. He did now enter in himselfe with a purpose to dwell there.
and being answered by one of them, that After God had emptied their hearts of pride, envy, covetousness, contention, etc. He did now enter in himself with a purpose to dwell there.
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Then he was silent for the present, but following them home, and observing them (that were communicants) for two daies;
Then he was silent for the present, but following them home, and observing them (that were communicants) for two days;
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and when he saw them fall to quarrell one with another, to uncleanesse, and drunkennesse, he past this censure upon them, with exclamation: I confesse your Religion may be good, your devotion good, your profession good;
and when he saw them fallen to quarrel one with Another, to uncleanness, and Drunkenness, he passed this censure upon them, with exclamation: I confess your Religion may be good, your devotion good, your profession good;
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but your hospitality is starke nought:
but your hospitality is stark nought:
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are you so unhospitable that you would not suffer your God to dwell two daies in your hearts, in these words;
Are you so unhospitable that you would not suffer your God to dwell two days in your hearts, in these words;
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Apud quos ne Deus quidem biduo comorari permittitur. This is the shame of Christians; this is the disparagement of grace;Apud quos ne Deus quidem biduo comorari permittitur. This is the shame of Christians; this is the disparagement of grace;
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and these are the lets that hinder our growth. We will prescribe you now some helpes to further your growth.
and these Are the lets that hinder our growth. We will prescribe you now Some helps to further your growth.
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The first is Praier: and I may well begin with it, for it is a speciall helpe to all graces;
The First is Prayer: and I may well begin with it, for it is a special help to all graces;
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it is that Clavis Coeli, which opens the treasure-house of Gods graces; it is that Nuncius Dei, that fetcheth grace to the soule.
it is that Clavis Coeli, which Opens the treasure-house of God's graces; it is that Nuncius Dei, that Fetches grace to the soul.
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Prayer procures it a being in us, and like the former, and latter raine, makes it grow in us:
Prayer procures it a being in us, and like the former, and latter rain, makes it grow in us:
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if thou wouldest grow continually, take the Apostles advice, and pray continually; this course Monica Saint Austines mother tooke, she went twice a day to the Church,
if thou Wouldst grow continually, take the Apostles Advice, and pray continually; this course Monica Saint Austine's mother took, she went twice a day to the Church,
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and kneeling down upon her knees, poured forth many teares from her eyes, not begging gold, or silver, of God;
and kneeling down upon her knees, poured forth many tears from her eyes, not begging gold, or silver, of God;
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but that hee would be pleas'd to poure his grace upon her sonne, and convert him to the true faith: and thus must we doe;
but that he would be pleased to pour his grace upon her son, and convert him to the true faith: and thus must we do;
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otherwise, in vaine may we expect that blessing of grace; for which we doe not so much as begge:
otherwise, in vain may we expect that blessing of grace; for which we do not so much as beg:
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if thou lack grace, aske of of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth none,
if thou lack grace, ask of of God, that gives to all men liberally, and upbraideth none,
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and it shall be given him. Dare vult deus, sed non dat nisi petenti, ne det non capienti. and it shall be given him. Dare vult deus, sed non that nisi petenti, ne debt non capienti.
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God is willing to give, but he will not give, but to him that askes; least he offer his blessing to him that is not willing to receive it;
God is willing to give, but he will not give, but to him that asks; lest he offer his blessing to him that is not willing to receive it;
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it is a generall rule, Petite, et dabitur vobis; aske and have, without asking no having.
it is a general Rule, Petite, et dabitur vobis; ask and have, without asking no having.
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The second is a good desire; which is the spirituall appetite of the soule:The second is a good desire; which is the spiritual appetite of the soul:
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that man-childe that hath a good appetite, or stomacke, is like to prove a growing childe:
that Manchild that hath a good appetite, or stomach, is like to prove a growing child:
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So it is with the regenerate man, finding his wants and emptinesse of grace;
So it is with the regenerate man, finding his Wants and emptiness of grace;
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hath a continuall desire of more grace, and labours to increase that which he hath received;
hath a continual desire of more grace, and labours to increase that which he hath received;
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he considers with himselfe, how farre short he comes of what he might have obtained, and what others have obtained;
he considers with himself, how Far short he comes of what he might have obtained, and what Others have obtained;
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or if the best of us shall compare our selves with those of Gods servants, who are mentioned in holy Scripture,
or if the best of us shall compare our selves with those of God's Servants, who Are mentioned in holy Scripture,
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for our imitation, we shall finde our selves come so short of them, that we may doubt of our selves,
for our imitation, we shall find our selves come so short of them, that we may doubt of our selves,
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whether we have any grace at all. How short are we of Moses, for meeknesse; how farre short doe we come of Nehemiah, in zeale for Gods worship;
whither we have any grace At all. How short Are we of Moses, for meekness; how Far short do we come of Nehemiah, in zeal for God's worship;
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how short of Job in patience, in the time of his affliction:
how short of Job in patience, in the time of his affliction:
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and thus comparing our selves with Gods Saints, we shall finde we come so short of them, that it will stirre up our desires, and whet our appetites;
and thus comparing our selves with God's Saints, we shall find we come so short of them, that it will stir up our Desires, and whet our appetites;
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it makes us presse harder towards the mark;
it makes us press harder towards the mark;
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And study what course to take, that we may fill up those vertues that are wanting in us, that we might increase those Talents that God hath bestowed upon us;
And study what course to take, that we may fill up those Virtues that Are wanting in us, that we might increase those Talents that God hath bestowed upon us;
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that wee might get more graines of grace, unto that little which we have received;
that we might get more grains of grace, unto that little which we have received;
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and when the Lord shall perceive our desires, to be thus sharpned, it will be a good argument to move the Lord to bestow more grace upon us:
and when the Lord shall perceive our Desires, to be thus sharpened, it will be a good argument to move the Lord to bestow more grace upon us:
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for he loves to feede the hungry, and give drinke to the thirstie:
for he loves to feed the hungry, and give drink to the thirsty:
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Boetius saith, Quod unicuique viro bono incerto est quaedam cupiditas boni, That in every good man, there is a fervent desire of more good;Boethius Says, Quod unicuique viro Bono incerto est quaedam Cupiditas boni, That in every good man, there is a fervent desire of more good;
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and what good can any man desire, rather then grace;
and what good can any man desire, rather then grace;
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Non dormientibus, sed vigilantibus, It falls not to the sluggards share, but those that are desirers of it.Non dormientibus, sed vigilantibus, It falls not to the sluggards share, but those that Are desirers of it.
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Therefore he that desires not grace, deserves not glory. As good diet is a good helpe to further the growth of the body:Therefore he that Desires not grace, deserves not glory. As good diet is a good help to further the growth of the body:
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so is the good word of God, that spirituall foode, a good helpe to further the growth of the soule:
so is the good word of God, that spiritual food, a good help to further the growth of the soul:
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The best foode is Christ, that bread of life, that water of life, that word of life, nay, life it selfe.
The best food is christ, that bred of life, that water of life, that word of life, nay, life it self.
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If you remaine in me saith our Saviour, yee shall bring forth much fruit. This word is offered unto us, in the Word and Sacrament;
If you remain in me Says our Saviour, ye shall bring forth much fruit. This word is offered unto us, in the Word and Sacrament;
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for what sinne soever the Word discovereth to us, we must run to Christ for strength to overcome it:
for what sin soever the Word Discovereth to us, we must run to christ for strength to overcome it:
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what obedience the Word commands, we must fly to Christ for power to perform it:
what Obedience the Word commands, we must fly to christ for power to perform it:
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what affliction soever we are burdened with, we must hasten to Christ, and seek to be reconciled to God, in and through him:
what affliction soever we Are burdened with, we must hasten to christ, and seek to be reconciled to God, in and through him:
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so that come crosses, come tribulation, or persecution; yet our hungry soules shall fully feede on Christ, that true bread of life.
so that come Crosses, come tribulation, or persecution; yet our hungry Souls shall Fully feed on christ, that true bred of life.
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As Ignatius, Bish. of Antioch, Saint Peters successour, who was by the King of Assyria, commanded to be torne in peeces by wilde beasts; As Ignatius, Bish. of Antioch, Saint Peter's successor, who was by the King of Assyria, commanded to be torn in Pieces by wild beasts;
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and being led to the place of torment, uttered this golden sentence: Nihil moror visibiium, nec invisibilium, modo Jesum Christum acquiram:
and being led to the place of torment, uttered this golden sentence: Nihil moror visibiium, nec invisibilium, modo Jesus Christ acquiram:
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I care neither for things visible, nor yet for things invisible, onely this is my care that I may attaine Jesus Christ, and with him everlasting Salvation.
I care neither for things visible, nor yet for things invisible, only this is my care that I may attain jesus christ, and with him everlasting Salvation.
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And when the Beasts were let loose upon him, these were his last words, as saith Saint Hierome; I am Gods corne,
And when the Beasts were let lose upon him, these were his last words, as Says Saint Jerome; I am God's corn,
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and the teeth of these wilde Beasts must grind me to peeces, that I may bee pure bread,
and the teeth of these wild Beasts must grind me to Pieces, that I may be pure bred,
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and sine manchet, for Jesus Christs table in heaven. The Saints of God did so hunger after Christ, the spirituall food;
and sine manchet, for jesus Christ table in heaven. The Saints of God did so hunger After christ, the spiritual food;
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that before they would loose that, they would loose life it selfe:
that before they would lose that, they would lose life it self:
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they did not care what course fare their bodies were fed with, so that Christ the food of their soules, might not be taken away:
they did not care what course fare their bodies were fed with, so that christ the food of their Souls, might not be taken away:
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they did not care how their bodies were us'd, so that God would spare their soules:
they did not care how their bodies were used, so that God would spare their Souls:
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and he that feeds on this living bread, which came downe from Heaven cannot chuse but grow:
and he that feeds on this living bred, which Come down from Heaven cannot choose but grow:
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Out of this strong, came sweetnesse. The Lion of Juda yeelds honey, such as never came out of any earthly hive; Out of this strong, Come sweetness. The lion of Juda yields honey, such as never Come out of any earthly hive;
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he is both Victor and Victus; Conquerer for us, and food to us;
he is both Victor and Victus; Conqueror for us, and food to us;
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and who gives this food to us, but he that gave himselfe for us, and dranke to us the cup of the New-Testament, in his owne blood:
and who gives this food to us, but he that gave himself for us, and drank to us the cup of the New testament, in his own blood:
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his blood and wounds doth nourish our soules like the Pelican; rather then her yong-ones shall perish, feedes them with her owne blood;
his blood and wounds does nourish our Souls like the Pelican; rather then her young-ones shall perish, feeds them with her own blood;
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so that in the Sacrament, we eate not onely Panem Domini, but Panem Dominum, not onely the bread of the Lord, but the bread the Lord.
so that in the Sacrament, we eat not only Bread Domini, but Bread Dominum, not only the bred of the Lord, but the bred the Lord.
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Hence it may be called Viaticum animae, the food that nourishes our soules, in it's voyage to heaven.
Hence it may be called Viaticum Spirits, the food that Nourishes our Souls, in it's voyage to heaven.
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God grant that we may never want this food, to nourish our hunger starved soules. It may be deare in regard of the preciousnesse of it;
God grant that we may never want this food, to nourish our hunger starved Souls. It may be deer in regard of the preciousness of it;
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but not deare in regard of the price, wee pay nothing for it, but faith, and love.
but not deer in regard of the price, we pay nothing for it, but faith, and love.
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Let us all pray with the Disciples; Lord evermore give us this bread. Let us all pray with the Disciples; Lord evermore give us this bred.
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Why should our soules be starved, while there is bread enough in our fathers house? Why should we fast,
Why should our Souls be starved, while there is bred enough in our Father's house? Why should we fast,
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while we may feast? why should wee stand at a stay, while we have plenty of growing food.
while we may feast? why should we stand At a stay, while we have plenty of growing food.
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Let us Christians be like travellers, that passe from towne, to towne, till they come to their home;
Let us Christians be like travellers, that pass from town, to town, till they come to their home;
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so we from grace to grace, till we come to Heaven. The last is a good disgestion; when the naturall food is conveied into the stomacke,
so we from grace to grace, till we come to Heaven. The last is a good digestion; when the natural food is conveyed into the stomach,
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and there well concocted by naturall heate;
and there well concocted by natural heat;
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and is made fit to be dispersed into the other members, and parts of the body, for the strengthening of them:
and is made fit to be dispersed into the other members, and parts of the body, for the strengthening of them:
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so the Word of God must be disgested in the soule;
so the Word of God must be digested in the soul;
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must be shewed by meditation, and pondring the word in our hearts, suffering our thoughts to dwell on it some good while:
must be showed by meditation, and pondering the word in our hearts, suffering our thoughts to dwell on it Some good while:
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then it proves wholsome nourishment to our weake and hungry soules. Your comming to heare, doth manifest a desire to have your soules fed.
then it Proves wholesome nourishment to our weak and hungry Souls. Your coming to hear, does manifest a desire to have your Souls fed.
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Now you know a childe that receiveth food in his mouth, and also in his stomack,
Now you know a child that receives food in his Mouth, and also in his stomach,
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and doth not retaine it there, but casts it up speedily againe, doth not disgest it;
and does not retain it there, but Cast it up speedily again, does not digest it;
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and that childs strength cannot be augmented, nor growth increased: So if you receive the Word into your eares, and let it fall againe speedily,
and that child's strength cannot be augmented, nor growth increased: So if you receive the Word into your ears, and let it fallen again speedily,
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and not retaine it in your hearts, and there disgest it by meditation; your soules cannot be strengthened, and cannot grow at all.
and not retain it in your hearts, and there digest it by meditation; your Souls cannot be strengthened, and cannot grow At all.
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We must remember, that God doth not require our bare bodily presence at the Church, or at any of his ordinances;
We must Remember, that God does not require our bore bodily presence At the Church, or At any of his ordinances;
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but we must bring our soules to Church, as well as our bodies; wee may be present with body, but absent in minde;
but we must bring our Souls to Church, as well as our bodies; we may be present with body, but absent in mind;
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our minde must be set on what is delivered:
our mind must be Set on what is Delivered:
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we must heare as it is the Word of God, and not of man, as it is the onely meanes appointed for the planting of grace in our hearts;
we must hear as it is the Word of God, and not of man, as it is the only means appointed for the planting of grace in our hearts;
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as it is a powerfull meanes to beate downe sinne in us, and build us up in the new man,
as it is a powerful means to beat down sin in us, and built us up in the new man,
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and to change our barrennesse, into fruitfulnesse.
and to change our Barrenness, into fruitfulness.
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Thus if we would disgest the Word of God, the God of Heavens would not faile to give his blessing to it.
Thus if we would digest the Word of God, the God of Heavens would not fail to give his blessing to it.
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To make it powerfull to Salvation, to every one of our soules;
To make it powerful to Salvation, to every one of our Souls;
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causing us daily to bring foorth more fruit of good living, to the honour and praise of his holy name.
causing us daily to bring forth more fruit of good living, to the honour and praise of his holy name.
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We must know that the Word of God is full of spirituall sap, and heavenly moisture, which is of a fruitfull, and growing nature;
We must know that the Word of God is full of spiritual sap, and heavenly moisture, which is of a fruitful, and growing nature;
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now we might bee growing Christians, if we were not slothfull: let us be no longer sluggards to our owne soules;
now we might be growing Christians, if we were not slothful: let us be no longer sluggards to our own Souls;
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But practise the policy of the painfull Bee, to lodge the sweet honey, of Gods Word, in the hive of our hearts, against the day of dissolution.
But practise the policy of the painful Bee, to lodge the sweet honey, of God's Word, in the hive of our hearts, against the day of dissolution.
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If we had any love to grace, we would labour after the meanes of grace: we see what paines the voluptuous man takes, to pursue his pleasures;
If we had any love to grace, we would labour After the means of grace: we see what pains the voluptuous man Takes, to pursue his pleasures;
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we see what labour the ambitious man takes, to attain to more honours; we see what care the coveteous man takes, to obtaine riches;
we see what labour the ambitious man Takes, to attain to more honours; we see what care the covetous man Takes, to obtain riches;
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and why should not we that are Christians, and somewhat illuminated with Gods word;
and why should not we that Are Christians, and somewhat illuminated with God's word;
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use the like paines, care, and diligence, to increase the goods of our soules, and labour to get a higher degree of this spirituall promotion,
use the like pains, care, and diligence, to increase the goods of our Souls, and labour to get a higher degree of this spiritual promotion,
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and strive to enjoy a fuller fruition of heavenly pleasures.
and strive to enjoy a fuller fruition of heavenly pleasures.
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There is no commodity, so profitable, no dignity, so honourable, no felicity, so delightfull, as to be fruitfull in good works,
There is no commodity, so profitable, no dignity, so honourable, no felicity, so delightful, as to be fruitful in good works,
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and to abound more, and more, in the vertues, of the inward man, and the grace of Gods blessed Spirit.
and to abound more, and more, in the Virtues, of the inward man, and the grace of God's blessed Spirit.
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Therefore good Christians, if ever you desire, to be accounted good Scholers in Christs Schoole,
Therefore good Christians, if ever you desire, to be accounted good Scholars in Christ School,
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if ever you will visit the universitie of glory, if ever you purpose to be placed in the Paradice of God himselfe;
if ever you will visit the University of glory, if ever you purpose to be placed in the Paradise of God himself;
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Grow then in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, to him be glory, both now and for evermore. Amen. FINIS.
Grow then in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour jesus christ, to him be glory, both now and for evermore. Amen. FINIS.
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