1. Here is a Poor Son miserably possessed with the worst kind of Devils; Wheresoever he taketh him, he teereth him, that he walloweth, fometh, gnasheth with his teeth,
1. Here is a Poor Son miserably possessed with the worst kind of Devils; Wheresoever he Takes him, he teereth him, that he walloweth, foameth, gnasheth with his teeth,
2. Here is a Sad Father grievously perplexed, solicitous how to cure him, and happily hearing of a Society of men in the world that had even evil Spirits subject unto them, brings him to Christs Disciples that they might cast this evil Spirit out, And they could not, saith the Text. A sad Father.
2. Here is a Sad Father grievously perplexed, solicitous how to cure him, and happily hearing of a Society of men in the world that had even evil Spirits Subject unto them, brings him to Christ Disciples that they might cast this evil Spirit out, And they could not, Says the Text. A sad Father.
3. Here is a Sound Doctor, Christ, who hearing of it, readily undertakes it, Bring him to me, and really effects it, &c. 4. Hereupon the Disciples as unsatisfied (so soon as they can for shame) desire to be resolved why they could not do it:
3. Here is a Found Doctor, christ, who hearing of it, readily undertakes it, Bring him to me, and really effects it, etc. 4. Hereupon the Disciples as unsatisfied (so soon as they can for shame) desire to be resolved why they could not do it:
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when God called out unto him, Let me alone, that I may consume them, &c. and seemed to stop the mouth of his importunity by saying, I will make of thee a great Nation;
when God called out unto him, Let me alone, that I may consume them, etc. and seemed to stop the Mouth of his importunity by saying, I will make of thee a great nation;
as if tyed by the spiritual force of Moses 's faithful and zealous prayers, &c. Yet at another time he makes question of his prevalency with God, And now I will go up, peradventure I shall make an attonement for you, &c. to shew us, that 'tis not the absolute excellency or faculty of prayer that prevails with God,
as if tied by the spiritual force of Moses is faithful and zealous Prayers, etc. Yet At Another time he makes question of his prevalency with God, And now I will go up, Peradventure I shall make an atonement for you, etc. to show us, that it's not the absolute excellency or faculty of prayer that prevails with God,
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but Gods own condescending goodness in providing and accepting such a means as prayer, in designing and singling out such a thing as prayer unto such an effect as prevailing with him, through his own Condescention.
but God's own condescending Goodness in providing and accepting such a means as prayer, in designing and singling out such a thing as prayer unto such an Effect as prevailing with him, through his own Condescension.
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And in the New Testament, the Apostles and Disciples of the Lord Jesus were wonderfully endowed with strange power of effecting great Miracles, in curing Diseases,
And in the New Testament, the Apostles and Disciples of the Lord jesus were wonderfully endowed with strange power of effecting great Miracles, in curing Diseases,
and casting out of Devils as subject unto them; yet not so absolute, but as it was given them by divine Dispensation and Limitation, as here in this case is seen;
and casting out of Devils as Subject unto them; yet not so absolute, but as it was given them by divine Dispensation and Limitation, as Here in this case is seen;
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because we confirm not our Doctrine by Miracles (as they pretend to do:) But if we should go about to make credulous men beleeve, that a house flies in the ayr:
Because we confirm not our Doctrine by Miracles (as they pretend to do:) But if we should go about to make credulous men believe, that a house flies in the air:
That a Mule fell down and worshipped the consecrated Host passing by, &c. If we should fill our peoples heads with such Fopperies as these, we should but make our selves ridiculous, our Doctrines unprofitable and frivolous.
That a Mule fell down and worshipped the consecrated Host passing by, etc. If we should fill our peoples Heads with such Fopperies as these, we should but make our selves ridiculous, our Doctrines unprofitable and frivolous.
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so not to open the mouth of wonder and murmur upon Gods additions, extensions and limitations of our gifts, whereby God makes us differ from our selves, doing things at one time with that faculty and facility we do not at another:
so not to open the Mouth of wonder and murmur upon God's additions, extensions and limitations of our Gifts, whereby God makes us differ from our selves, doing things At one time with that faculty and facility we do not At Another:
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If we preach better at one time then at another, if you hear or pray and meditate better at one time then at another, we must all stop the mouths of murmur and wonder, not think it strange,
If we preach better At one time then At Another, if you hear or pray and meditate better At one time then At Another, we must all stop the mouths of murmur and wonder, not think it strange,
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because God can make the thigh of our abilities (like Jacob 's) to be sinew-shrunk, and the hand of our endowments (like Jeroboam 's) to be withered at his pleasure.
Because God can make the thigh of our abilities (like Jacob is) to be sinew-shrunk, and the hand of our endowments (like Jeroboam is) to be withered At his pleasure.
Shall man expostulate with his Maker? Yes, That glorious Creature the Sun strikes not with his beams the poor Mathematician dead, who assays by his Instruments on his Molehill to take its Dimensions:
Shall man expostulate with his Maker? Yes, That glorious Creature the Sun strikes not with his beams the poor Mathematician dead, who assays by his Instruments on his Molehill to take its Dimensions:
Oft tempting them To sin, then terrifying them For sin (like himself.) All which being resisted, add more to the sorrows then to the sins of Gods Children;
Oft tempting them To since, then terrifying them For since (like himself.) All which being resisted, add more to the sorrows then to the Sins of God's Children;
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As in the case of Job, God ascribed it to the Devils motion, [ Thou movedst me against him, &c. ] And in the case of Peter and the rest, to the Devils petition, [ Satan hath desired to have the sifting of you, &c. ]
As in the case of Job, God ascribed it to the Devils motion, [ Thou movedst me against him, etc. ] And in the case of Peter and the rest, to the Devils petition, [ Satan hath desired to have the sifting of you, etc. ]
and then another to this spiritual Combat, Conflict or Duel, as he did Job, the Disciples, and the Apostle Paul: In plain terms, the Devil challengeth them,
and then Another to this spiritual Combat, Conflict or Duel, as he did Job, the Disciples, and the Apostle Paul: In plain terms, the devil Challengeth them,
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and even then when he thinks to make a spoyl of us, he be forced to give over his prey, grate and gall himself that he was so fair for it and mist it.
and even then when he thinks to make a spoil of us, he be forced to give over his prey, grate and Gall himself that he was so fair for it and missed it.
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Of how much deeper deprecation may it be thought worthy to be delivered up unto the will of The Enemy spiritual and immortal, who is big with Malice, never satisfied but with blood and death.
Of how much Deeper deprecation may it be Thought worthy to be Delivered up unto the will of The Enemy spiritual and immortal, who is big with Malice, never satisfied but with blood and death.
And yet that same Text affords as many Extenuations, both from the Restraint and End. 1. For the destruction of the flesh. ] Lo! Satan is restrained in destroying;
And yet that same Text affords as many Extenuations, both from the Restraint and End. 1. For the destruction of the Flesh. ] Lo! Satan is restrained in destroying;
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That Leviathan hath bounds set him, as well as that Element he plays in, [ Hitherto shalt thou come and no further, and here shall thy proud waves be stayed:
That Leviathan hath bounds Set him, as well as that Element he plays in, [ Hitherto shalt thou come and no further, and Here shall thy proud waves be stayed:
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not to accomplish, but to spoyl his own works, (however he get his own end with Hypocrites, carrying them on to more sin, waxing worse and worse, their latter end worse then their beginning;) but with Gods own he is compelled to Gods end;
not to accomplish, but to spoil his own works, (however he get his own end with Hypocrites, carrying them on to more since, waxing Worse and Worse, their latter end Worse then their beginning;) but with God's own he is compelled to God's end;
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3. Upon Gods own Excommunication, by Divine Desertion, (the Church neglecting her office in that kind:) God himself sometimes doth cut off and cast out (as it were) excommunicate mens spirits from his gracious Presence,
3. Upon God's own Excommunication, by Divine Desertion, (the Church neglecting her office in that kind:) God himself sometime does Cut off and cast out (as it were) excommunicate men's spirits from his gracious Presence,
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and blessed be the Lord God of Israel, which sent thee this day to meet me, &c. God often sets the Devil to hedg up the way of Christians with his Terrors,
and blessed be the Lord God of Israel, which sent thee this day to meet me, etc. God often sets the devil to hedge up the Way of Christians with his Terrors,
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and evil men with Afflictions and Persecutions, as it were with thorns, as was threatened or promised the Church of old, [ I will hedg up thy way with thorns, &c. ] And blessed thorns which hide and stop every path to sin.
and evil men with Afflictions and Persecutions, as it were with thorns, as was threatened or promised the Church of old, [ I will hedge up thy Way with thorns, etc. ] And blessed thorns which hide and stop every path to since.
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] as their Conqueror, [ Taken captive by him, &c. ] as their God, [ The God of this world hath blinded their minds, &c. ] Over the Good only as a Jaylor over his Prisoners:
] as their Conqueror, [ Taken captive by him, etc. ] as their God, [ The God of this world hath blinded their minds, etc. ] Over the Good only as a Jailor over his Prisoners:
This Warrant is recorded, by which the Jaylor is in greater Chains then the Prisoners; Behold, the Devil shall cast some of you into Prison, that ye may be Tryed,
This Warrant is recorded, by which the Jailor is in greater Chains then the Prisoners; Behold, the devil shall cast Some of you into Prison, that you may be Tried,
Behold their Jaylor in Chains of Three Limitations, Limitations in all the Circumstances of Persons, Time, and Place of Affliction. 1. In the Persons and Number of the Afflicted;
Behold their Jailor in Chains of Three Limitations, Limitations in all the circumstances of Persons, Time, and Place of Affliction. 1. In the Persons and Number of the Afflicted;
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And thus for the Manner and Occasions of Gods granting the Devil such Power over the sons of men, viz. The Devils Petition, The Churches Excommunication, and Divine Desertion.
And thus for the Manner and Occasions of God's granting the devil such Power over the Sons of men, viz. The Devils Petition, The Churches Excommunication, and Divine Desertion.
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1. For the greater Honour of his Providential and Judicial Dispensations, both of Mercy and Judgment: Of Mercy to the Good to prevent their sin, in uncollering Satan (as the Shepherd doth his Dog) to fetch them in when they offer to stray:
1. For the greater Honour of his Providential and Judicial Dispensations, both of Mercy and Judgement: Of Mercy to the Good to prevent their since, in uncollering Satan (as the Shepherd does his Dog) to fetch them in when they offer to stray:
Therefore as the Worm bred in the Tree devoureth the Tree, so the Rage and Tyranny of Satan brought in by Sin (by the Almighty Mercy) carries Sin out again, by teaching men to abhor and eschew it,
Therefore as the Worm bred in the Tree devoureth the Tree, so the Rage and Tyranny of Satan brought in by since (by the Almighty Mercy) carries since out again, by teaching men to abhor and eschew it,
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because of the cursed Plagues and dismal Consequences that attend it, (as in this case of our Text,) which being so Terrible in this life, must needs be Intolerable in the life to come:
Because of the cursed Plagues and dismal Consequences that attend it, (as in this case of our Text,) which being so Terrible in this life, must needs be Intolerable in the life to come:
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and fuel to his own eternal flames? For, As the Joys of Heaven and Salvation are nothing diminished, but rather encreased with the Number of the Saved, There being joy among the Angels in Heaven for the Repentance and Conversion of Sinners, and joy among the Saints in Heaven for the perfect Salvation of Sinners, welcoming their Accessions with their glorious Greetings:
and fuel to his own Eternal flames? For, As the Joys of Heaven and Salvation Are nothing diminished, but rather increased with the Number of the Saved, There being joy among the Angels in Heaven for the Repentance and Conversion of Sinners, and joy among the Saints in Heaven for the perfect Salvation of Sinners, welcoming their Accessions with their glorious Greetings:
else what meant that man in Hell tormented, to desire that his five Brethren might be warned, lest they also come into this place of Torment? Was it his Charity to his Fathers house? No, there is no such thing in Hell;
Else what meant that man in Hell tormented, to desire that his five Brothers might be warned, lest they also come into this place of Torment? Was it his Charity to his Father's house? No, there is no such thing in Hell;
4. For the greater Conviction of incredulous men, that ever were and still are in the world, who are Sadduces in their Judgments, who say, There is neither Angel nor Spirit, scarce beleeve there is any Devil:
4. For the greater Conviction of incredulous men, that ever were and still Are in the world, who Are Sadducees in their Judgments, who say, There is neither Angel nor Spirit, scarce believe there is any devil:
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Therefore God, to convince their Incredulity by apparent demonstration to Sense and Reason, permitteth the Devil to play his Reaks with them, that they may know there is a Devil.
Therefore God, to convince their Incredulity by apparent demonstration to Sense and Reason, permitteth the devil to play his Reaks with them, that they may know there is a devil.
Thus the proud ambitious man knows not whether there be any Devil or no, but when this evil Spirit hath gilt the way (like the Snail) by which he climbs and falls to his own ruine and shame,
Thus the proud ambitious man knows not whither there be any devil or no, but when this evil Spirit hath gilded the Way (like the Snail) by which he climbs and falls to his own ruin and shame,
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but when he hath so long panted after the dust of the Earth, and admired a piece of red clay, till he hath buried his heart in his own dunghil, and fallen into that snare, then he cries out, The Devil is in't.
but when he hath so long panted After the dust of the Earth, and admired a piece of read clay, till he hath buried his heart in his own dunghill, and fallen into that snare, then he cries out, The devil is in't.
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These are the Reasons that answer to the first Question, Why God suffers Satan thus to rage, &c. But why was the Devil more Tyrannous and Outragious in Christs Time,
These Are the Reasons that answer to the First Question, Why God suffers Satan thus to rage, etc. But why was the devil more Tyrannous and Outrageous in Christ Time,
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2. Because of Occasion to be ministred, by the Devils tyrannous possession, of Christs manifesting himself to be the Son of God by his Divine Ejection:
2. Because of Occasion to be ministered, by the Devils tyrannous possession, of Christ manifesting himself to be the Son of God by his Divine Ejection:
Therefore the Devils Rage and Tyranny then might be much to the same purpose, as was that mans being born blind, That the Works of God might be made manifest, &c. 3. Because the Devil knew his Time was short;
Therefore the Devils Rage and Tyranny then might be much to the same purpose, as was that men being born blind, That the Works of God might be made manifest, etc. 3. Because the devil knew his Time was short;
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when sixteen hundred years of that short time are already gone? If St John 's time might be truly called, as it was, The last time; If in St Peter 's time it might be truly said, as it was, The end of all things is at hand;
when sixteen hundred Years of that short time Are already gone? If Saint John is time might be truly called, as it was, The last time; If in Saint Peter is time it might be truly said, as it was, The end of all things is At hand;
Then surely after so long tract of time, must it needs be more true when so many hundred years of that last time, of that end at hand, of that quickly and little while, are already spent & passed by? Out of doubt the Devils time is much shorter Now,
Then surely After so long tract of time, must it needs be more true when so many hundred Years of that last time, of that end At hand, of that quickly and little while, Are already spent & passed by? Out of doubt the Devils time is much shorter Now,
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Now no marvel to see him labour, and lay about him, to stir up in the world all that St Paul feared among the Corinthians, Debates, envyings, wraths, strifes, backbitings, whisperings, swellings, tumults:
Now no marvel to see him labour, and lay about him, to stir up in the world all that Saint Paul feared among the Corinthians, Debates, envyings, wraths, strifes, backbitings, whisperings, swellings, tumults:
And more then that, to raise up amongst men Fears, Jealousies, Plots, Conspiracies, Tumults, Wars, Fightings, Lusts, and what not? To bring all sorts of sins into fashion if he could,
And more then that, to raise up among men Fears, Jealousies, Plots, Conspiracies, Tumults, Wars, Fightings, Lustiest, and what not? To bring all sorts of Sins into fashion if he could,
Now no marvel to see him strive (if it were possible) to pull down all True Lights that God hath put up, by throwing at the Candlestick to strike it down,
Now no marvel to see him strive (if it were possible) to pull down all True Lights that God hath put up, by throwing At the Candlestick to strike it down,
or shutting out the true Lights of God, and of setting up false Lights of his own, thereby to put the fairer gloss upon his wares of sin (like deceitful Tradesmen,) and to counterfeit and disguize most things to men, and most men to themselves;
or shutting out the true Lights of God, and of setting up false Lights of his own, thereby to put the Fairer gloss upon his wares of since (like deceitful Tradesmen,) and to counterfeit and disguise most things to men, and most men to themselves;
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though I make not the Pulpit à priviledg'd place to traduce Superiors, and to preach my Self, (two things that I never did, never will,) Not daring to ascend into it without leaving Self at the feet and lowest step of it;
though I make not the Pulpit à privileged place to traduce Superiors, and to preach my Self, (two things that I never did, never will,) Not daring to ascend into it without leaving Self At the feet and lowest step of it;
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as knowing that it never speeds better either with Pastor or People within, then when Self is left without the Church-doors, with Abrahams Ass and Servants, farthest off from the place of Worship, (for 'tis Self that clogs or strikes off our Charriot wheels that we draw heavily, 'tis Self that makes the Charriot of our best desires so long in coming:) Yet seeing I speak to so knowing an Assembly,
as knowing that it never speeds better either with Pastor or People within, then when Self is left without the Church doors, with Abrahams Ass and Servants, farthest off from the place of Worship, (for it's Self that clogs or strikes off our Chariot wheels that we draw heavily, it's Self that makes the Chariot of our best Desires so long in coming:) Yet seeing I speak to so knowing an Assembly,
The one is, That general dead sleep of deep Security, like that of the old world in the days of Noah, They were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage,
The one is, That general dead sleep of deep Security, like that of the old world in the days of Noah, They were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage,
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and knew not, &c. The other is, That fearful Deluge of overflowing Impiety, wherein the Apostle was a Prophet to Timothy: This know also, that in the last days Perillous Times shall come;
and knew not, etc. The other is, That fearful Deluge of overflowing Impiety, wherein the Apostle was a Prophet to Timothy: This know also, that in the last days Perilous Times shall come;
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For men shall be Lovers of their own selves, Covetous, Boasters, Proud, Blasphemers, Disobedient to Parents, Unthankful, Unholy, without natural Affection, Truce-breakers, false-Accusers, Incontinent, Fierce, Despisers of those that are good, Traytors, Heady, High-minded, Lovers of Pleasures more then Lovers of God, Having a form of Godliness,
For men shall be Lovers of their own selves, Covetous, Boaster's, Proud, Blasphemers, Disobedient to Parents, Unthankful, Unholy, without natural Affection, truce-breakers, False-accusers, Incontinent, Fierce, Despisers of those that Are good, Traitors, Heady, High-minded, Lovers of Pleasures more then Lovers of God, Having a from of Godliness,
Put now your fingers in the print of these words, and be not faithless, but beleeve, that Christ and his Apostle were true Prophets indeed by the fulfilling of their Prophecies in the world, in sign of Christs coming and of the worlds ending in very short time, whereby the Devils time is short:
Put now your fingers in the print of these words, and be not faithless, but believe, that christ and his Apostle were true prophets indeed by the fulfilling of their Prophecies in the world, in Signen of Christ coming and of the world's ending in very short time, whereby the Devils time is short:
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most men tuning all both their inward and outward senses to the key of their own interests and affections, presuming God must needs be well pleased or displeased when they are so.
most men tuning all both their inward and outward Senses to the key of their own interests and affections, presuming God must needs be well pleased or displeased when they Are so.
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For when a Nation grows stupid and sensless at Gods Chastisements, and doth not or will not see Gods meaning in them, with them in Hosea, there goes out a speech from the highest, Why should they be smitten any more? which comes near to the worst that God doth say, I will be no more angry;
For when a nation grows stupid and senseless At God's Chastisements, and does not or will not see God's meaning in them, with them in Hosea, there Goes out a speech from the highest, Why should they be smitten any more? which comes near to the worst that God does say, I will be no more angry;
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Say again, If ever any generation of men in the world did attempt More monstrous Babels, More prodigious Projects of Bedlam Ranting Outrages, let loose More Reins to Heaven-affronting desperate Impieties, Cloud-brushing Villanies,
Say again, If ever any generation of men in the world did attempt More monstrous Babels, More prodigious Projects of Bedlam Ranting Outrages, let lose More Reins to Heaven-affronting desperate Impieties, Cloud-brushing Villainies,
because he knows his time is short, and the Coming of the Lord draweth nigh, to cut down this luxuriant Crop of the Worlds Prophaneness by his instant approach to Judgment.
Because he knows his time is short, and the Coming of the Lord draws High, to Cut down this luxuriant Crop of the World's Profaneness by his instant approach to Judgement.
Verily, I think, since Israel arrived Canaan, scarce one Generation ever saw such stupendious Mixtures of Mercies and Judgments ushered in and adorned with Miracles;
Verily, I think, since Israel arrived Canaan, scarce one Generation ever saw such stupendious Mixtures of mercies and Judgments ushered in and adorned with Miracles;
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Like those Rhetorical Elegancies so frequent among the Prophets, as that in Hosea, I will allure her, and bring her into the Wilderness, and speak comfortably unto her;
Like those Rhetorical Elegances so frequent among the prophets, as that in Hosea, I will allure her, and bring her into the Wilderness, and speak comfortably unto her;
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And shall not his Soul be avenged on such a Nation as This? A Nation overflown with such a Flood of Spiritual Wickednesses, of Abominable Heresies, of Damnable Doctrines, and Doctrines of Devils: Not whispered and muttered in Corners only by those that mouch up and down to creep into houses, but declared and proclaimed on house-tops, openly in the streets of the City,
And shall not his Soul be avenged on such a nation as This? A nation overflown with such a Flood of Spiritual Wickednesses, of Abominable Heresies, of Damnable Doctrines, and Doctrines of Devils: Not whispered and muttered in Corners only by those that mouch up and down to creep into houses, but declared and proclaimed on housetops, openly in the streets of the city,
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And ask you again, What of this? I say no more but that, This is part of The Flood of Water which the Serpent cast out of his mouth in his great wrath, because his time is short.
And ask you again, What of this? I say no more but that, This is part of The Flood of Water which the Serpent cast out of his Mouth in his great wrath, Because his time is short.
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There are some printed Sermons preached before the Parliament, wherein these accursed things are spread and measured before them, their dimensions taken and found;
There Are Some printed Sermons preached before the Parliament, wherein these accursed things Are spread and measured before them, their dimensions taken and found;
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neither Ministry nor Magistracy, nor Ordinances, neither Duties nor Worship, (these words are not mine own:) And where are we then? Why, Then a mans Lust shall be his Law, a mans Opinion his Bible,
neither Ministry nor Magistracy, nor Ordinances, neither Duties nor Worship, (these words Are not mine own:) And where Are we then? Why, Then a men Lust shall be his Law, a men Opinion his bible,
And ask you here again, What of This? As they there in the burden of Dumah, called to the Watchman, What of the night? &c. the Watchman said, The morning cometh, and also the night, &c. So may your Watchman say, [ As sure as the night succeedeth the day,
And ask you Here again, What of This? As they there in the burden of Dumah, called to the Watchman, What of the night? etc. the Watchman said, The morning comes, and also the night, etc. So may your Watchman say, [ As sure as the night succeedeth the day,
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] In suffering Times under incumbent or impendent Evils, men deal about the Causality, as they were wont in the case of Bastarday, when no father could be found, none that would own it, to lay it at the Church door;
] In suffering Times under incumbent or impendent Evils, men deal about the Causality, as they were wont in the case of Bastarday, when no father could be found, none that would own it, to lay it At the Church door;
Destruction is of Self. Fit therefore that we with others lie down in our shame, give God the glory of his Justice, beg Mercy, bear the Punishment with Thankfulness and Patience, with the Church in Micah, I will bear the wrath of the Lord because I have sinned against him,
Destruction is of Self. Fit Therefore that we with Others lie down in our shame, give God the glory of his justice, beg Mercy, bear the Punishment with Thankfulness and Patience, with the Church in micah, I will bear the wrath of the Lord Because I have sinned against him,
others disgracing his Humanity, calling him Bastard;) Against his holy Word the Scriptures, (accounting them but an humane Invention, a meer Shadow, a false feigned History, a Scarcrow to keep fools in awe;) Against his holy Ordinances, with all their vital Circumstances of publique Persons, Places, Times of Worship;
Others disgracing his Humanity, calling him Bastard;) Against his holy Word the Scriptures, (accounting them but an humane Invention, a mere Shadow, a false feigned History, a Scarecrow to keep Fools in awe;) Against his holy Ordinances, with all their vital circumstances of public Persons, Places, Times of Worship;
some by their hypocritical formal frequenting, others by their ignominious contemptuous neglecting, aspersing and vilifying of them, &c. These spiritual Wickednesses and Church sins so rife in the Land, may be called the Church-door, at which our Evils lie:
Some by their hypocritical formal frequenting, Others by their ignominious contemptuous neglecting, aspersing and vilifying of them, etc. These spiritual Wickednesses and Church Sins so rife in the Land, may be called the Church door, At which our Evils lie:
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[ That Liberty of All Opinions and Religions may be justly called the Golden Calf of these Times, whereunto many are not unwilling to contribute their strength and policy,
[ That Liberty of All Opinions and Religions may be justly called the Golden Calf of these Times, whereunto many Are not unwilling to contribute their strength and policy,
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Are not the Errors, which are rife amongst us, either by infecting Persons of Place and Quality, grown into that Boldness? Or by carrying away Barnabas also, crept into that credit? Or by spreading far and wide, risen to that strength, that they do face,
are not the Errors, which Are rife among us, either by infecting Persons of Place and Quality, grown into that Boldness? Or by carrying away Barnabas also, crept into that credit? Or by spreading Far and wide, risen to that strength, that they do face,
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and that their stinking Snuffs should be allowed Candlesticks here in England: That Flood-begetting Maxim, viz. a Catholique Liberty and Toleration of all Opinions, is to be abhorred and crushed.
and that their stinking Snuffs should be allowed Candlesticks Here in England: That Flood-begetting Maxim, viz. a Catholic Liberty and Toleration of all Opinions, is to be abhorred and crushed.
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for their open, professed and practised Irreligion, though never so Devilish and Blasphemous? Against a most holy God, his holy Christ, his holy Spirit, Word and Ordinances? &c. If an unhapyy Boy shall foul,
for their open, professed and practised Irreligion, though never so Devilish and Blasphemous? Against a most holy God, his holy christ, his holy Spirit, Word and Ordinances? etc. If an unhapyy Boy shall foul,
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but many to entreat for him? Can Christian Magistrates be such unchristian Gallio 's, as to care for none of these things? Will godly Rulers be such ungodly Tiberius 's as to say, That the Gods alone must remedy the Injuries offered unto themselves? Surely if Christian,
but many to entreat for him? Can Christian Magistrates be such unchristian Gallio is, as to care for none of these things? Will godly Rulers be such ungodly Tiberius is as to say, That the God's alone must remedy the Injuries offered unto themselves? Surely if Christian,
nay if men fearing God, such they dare not be, for the danger of Gods coming himself in anger, and snatching his Work out of his Servants hands in wrathful displeasure, saying, I will judg the righteous and the wicked;
nay if men fearing God, such they Dare not be, for the danger of God's coming himself in anger, and snatching his Work out of his Servants hands in wrathful displeasure, saying, I will judge the righteous and the wicked;
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We have been told of a witty piece of Justice done in the Camp by the fire of an hot Iron through a tongue that was set on fire of Hell, for casting forth of his mouth sulphureous sparks of Blasphemies.
We have been told of a witty piece of justice done in the Camp by the fire of an hight Iron through a tongue that was Set on fire of Hell, for casting forth of his Mouth sulphureous sparks of Blasphemies.
The Souldiers in Luke came After all (both people and Publicans) with their Religious Question, What shall we do? And have been censured as the lothest,
The Soldiers in Luke Come After all (both people and Publicans) with their Religious Question, What shall we do? And have been censured as the loathest,
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And shall the Godliness and Righteousness of an Army exceed the Godliness and Righteousness of Court, City and Country? I say again, Christian Magistrates and People all were best look to it, consider,
And shall the Godliness and Righteousness of an Army exceed the Godliness and Righteousness of Court, city and Country? I say again, Christian Magistrates and People all were best look to it, Consider,
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Hezekiah rent his clothes, and covered himself with sackcloth, &c. when he heard the Blasphemies of Rabshekah; That day of Blasphemy was a day of Trouble and vexation to him,
Hezekiah rend his clothes, and covered himself with Sackcloth, etc. when he herd the Blasphemies of Rabshekah; That day of Blasphemy was a day of Trouble and vexation to him,
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but from professing Christians? What Christian heart that hath any true blood of Christianity running in the veins of it, can chuse but be deeply affected and afflicted with it?
but from professing Christians? What Christian heart that hath any true blood of Christianity running in the Veins of it, can choose but be deeply affected and afflicted with it?
I fear we do not generally, not cordially enough sigh and cry for all the Abominations that be done in the Land, That the Man clothed in Linnen with the Writers Ink-horn by his side may set a mark upon our foreheads from a National Destruction;
I Fear we do not generally, not cordially enough sighs and cry for all the Abominations that be done in the Land, That the Man clothed in Linen with the Writers Inkhorn by his side may Set a mark upon our foreheads from a National Destruction;
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And now I beseech you to consider with me, the wonderful Patience and compassionate Forbearance of our God with us, who though his Soul abhor sin infinitely;
And now I beseech you to Consider with me, the wondered Patience and compassionate Forbearance of our God with us, who though his Soul abhor since infinitely;
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though he cannot go out of sight and hearing (as we may) but must see and hear all the unpunished blasphemous impious Dishonors done to the Three Dearest to him in all this world, more to him then all the world, [ His Name and Worship, His Word and Truth, His Saints and Children, ] Though Heaven and Earth even sweat again under these Provocations;
though he cannot go out of sighed and hearing (as we may) but must see and hear all the unpunished blasphemous impious Dishonours done to the Three Dearest to him in all this world, more to him then all the world, [ His Name and Worship, His Word and Truth, His Saints and Children, ] Though Heaven and Earth even sweat again under these Provocations;
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but we must run presently to the hard hasty Arguments of Steel and Iron? Not only as Zedekiah pleaded with the Prophet, [ a word and a blow, ] but as Absalom with Amnon, [ a blow without a word, strike and say nothing;
but we must run presently to the hard hasty Arguments of Steel and Iron? Not only as Zedekiah pleaded with the Prophet, [ a word and a blow, ] but as Absalom with Amnon, [ a blow without a word, strike and say nothing;
] Our sword (like Joabs ) dropping forth upon all occasions, discoursing with a neighbor as he did with Amasa [ in the fifth rib, ] speaking Daggers points unto him.
] Our sword (like Joabs) dropping forth upon all occasions, discoursing with a neighbour as he did with Amasa [ in the fifth rib, ] speaking Daggers points unto him.
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Who are we, that we cannot put up any Illations of wrongs and injuries with quiet minds? Are we Christians? Nay are we Men? that we will not, we cannot bear with men,
Who Are we, that we cannot put up any Illations of wrongs and injuries with quiet minds? are we Christians? Nay Are we Men? that we will not, we cannot bear with men,
and must not we be toucht in ours? Shall the Master of the House be called Beelzebub, and must not we of the Houshold be miscalled? Remember Uriah 's words, The Ark, and Israel,
and must not we be touched in ours? Shall the Master of the House be called Beelzebub, and must not we of the Household be miscalled? remember Uriah is words, The Ark, and Israel,
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and shall I then go into mine house to eat and drink? &c. And say we every one, Shall my Lord Jesus in his Ordinances (the Tokens of his Presence) be threatened with Tents,
and shall I then go into mine house to eat and drink? etc. And say we every one, Shall my Lord jesus in his Ordinances (the Tokens of his Presence) be threatened with Tents,
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and exposed to all the Injuries incident to the open field, and shall we then go secure to our houses and enjoyments from all threats of violence and disturbance? Lord, who are we? Men we are as they are,
and exposed to all the Injuries incident to the open field, and shall we then go secure to our houses and enjoyments from all Treats of violence and disturbance? Lord, who Are we? Men we Are as they Are,
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But in that we suffer as Ministers, eo nomine as Ministers, If our Adversaries should write a Book against us, we might with holy Job, Take it upon our shoulders,
But in that we suffer as Ministers, eo nomine as Ministers, If our Adversaries should write a Book against us, we might with holy Job, Take it upon our shoulders,
And till then my Brethren, let it be accounted scandalous to receive Honour at their hands or tongues, by whom Gods holy Name is blasphemed, his holy Son dishonored, his holy Spirit resisted, his holy Word and Ordinances despised.
And till then my Brothers, let it be accounted scandalous to receive Honour At their hands or tongues, by whom God's holy Name is blasphemed, his holy Son dishonoured, his holy Spirit resisted, his holy Word and Ordinances despised.
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As that most Artificial Painter, having painted a Boy with a Basket of Grapes in his hand, and seeing the Birds flying in flocks to peck at the Grapes (as if true and natural) to the silly peoples admiration, he was sore displeased with himself, disclaimed his Art, saying, Had I painted the Boy (which was the chief part of my Picture) as well as I have done the Grapes (which were but a by accident and ornament) the Birds durst never have been so bold.
As that most Artificial Painter, having painted a Boy with a Basket of Grapes in his hand, and seeing the Birds flying in flocks to peck At the Grapes (as if true and natural) to the silly peoples admiration, he was soar displeased with himself, disclaimed his Art, saying, Had I painted the Boy (which was the chief part of my Picture) as well as I have done the Grapes (which were but a by accident and ornament) the Birds durst never have been so bold.
for Faith, Life and Worship, as in shew Curious in the Circumstances, Accidents and Ceremonies thereof, the Devil and this kind of Fowls, these ravenous Birds of prey durst never have been so bold.
for Faith, Life and Worship, as in show Curious in the circumstances, Accidents and Ceremonies thereof, the devil and this kind of Fowls, these ravenous Birds of prey durst never have been so bold.
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yet as one that hath obtained mercy of the Lord to be faithful, with submission to better Judgments) I conceive, It is because of the proud, prophane, blasphemous Rejections and Aspersions of the holy Word of God by so many of the people,
yet as one that hath obtained mercy of the Lord to be faithful, with submission to better Judgments) I conceive, It is Because of the proud, profane, blasphemous Rejections and Aspersions of the holy Word of God by so many of the people,
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as imperfect and deficient to Salvation, nay as a meer Shadow and humane Invention, (let St Paul, and St John, and Christ himself say what they will of its Sufficiency,
as imperfect and deficient to Salvation, nay as a mere Shadow and humane Invention, (let Saint Paul, and Saint John, and christ himself say what they will of its Sufficiency,
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and Perfection, and holy Inspiration;) Some giving out that themselves are such great ones, as to be Above Ordinances, above Rules, above Scriptures, and all that is written;
and Perfection, and holy Inspiration;) some giving out that themselves Are such great ones, as to be Above Ordinances, above Rules, above Scriptures, and all that is written;
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] What? For the Spirit of God and of Christ, even against their Word and their Will revealed, with Despight unto it? O God! That ever the Devil should get so much Advantage for his subtil Insinuations with Man!
] What? For the Spirit of God and of christ, even against their Word and their Will revealed, with Despite unto it? O God! That ever the devil should get so much Advantage for his subtle Insinuations with Man!
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As he said that sold his Bible, [ Now have I sold that which should teach me to sell all to buy it, ] meaning the Truth of it, which may (for all the strangeness) and must be bought, and not sold.
As he said that sold his bible, [ Now have I sold that which should teach me to fell all to buy it, ] meaning the Truth of it, which may (for all the strangeness) and must be bought, and not sold.
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strange to our Judgments by Ignorance, to our Thoughts by earthly-mindedness, to our Affections by Indisposedness, to our Mouths by rotten and prophane speeches:
strange to our Judgments by Ignorance, to our Thoughts by Earthly-mindedness, to our Affections by Indisposedness, to our Mouths by rotten and profane Speeches:
] And because it may be abused by Ignorance, Indiscretion, Folly, Affectation, Unprofitableness, Vain-glory, and Hypocrisie, [ Let it dwell in you Richly in all Wisdom;
] And Because it may be abused by Ignorance, Indiscretion, Folly, Affectation, Unprofitableness, Vainglory, and Hypocrisy, [ Let it dwell in you Richly in all Wisdom;
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yet when it came to be cast on them, they would turn aside their faces: Some that call fastest for Truth, cannot abide to have it cast into their faces;
yet when it Come to be cast on them, they would turn aside their faces: some that call fastest for Truth, cannot abide to have it cast into their faces;
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Could find in their hearts to love Truth Lucentem, Shining, but not Retarguentem, Reproving, &c. [ Hear ye, give ear, be not proud, the Lord hath spoken;
Could find in their hearts to love Truth Lucentem, Shining, but not Retarguentem, Reproving, etc. [ Hear you, give ear, be not proud, the Lord hath spoken;
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[ Harken unto me ye men of Shechem, That God may harken unto you, ] said Jotham. ] Secret things belong unto the Lord our God, but revealed things unto us and our children, ] said Moses. 'Tis not Secret Purpose of God,
[ Harken unto me you men of Shechem, That God may harken unto you, ] said Jotham. ] Secret things belong unto the Lord our God, but revealed things unto us and our children, ] said Moses. It's not Secret Purpose of God,
That such candor may be shewed me as was due unto the Prophets of old, speaking thus largely, [ There is not a man to be found that executeth Judgment, and seeketh the Truth:
That such candor may be showed me as was due unto the prophets of old, speaking thus largely, [ There is not a man to be found that Executeth Judgement, and seeks the Truth:
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From the sole of the foot unto the head, &c. From the least of them even to the greatest, &c. ] They would in all be understood as lamenting at the generality of Corruption, not as besoting every particular person of Magistracy, Ministry and Commonalty without exception; and so would I;
From the sole of the foot unto the head, etc. From the least of them even to the greatest, etc. ] They would in all be understood as lamenting At the generality of Corruption, not as besoting every particular person of Magistracy, Ministry and Commonalty without exception; and so would I;
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For I fear me, 'tis but as the shaking of an Olive-tree, in Isaiah, Two or three berries in the top of the uppermost bough, four or five in the utmost branches:
For I Fear me, it's but as the shaking of an Olive-tree, in Isaiah, Two or three berries in the top of the uppermost bough, four or five in the utmost branches:
2. Of the Devils Tyranny, which if so malicious to our Bodies (though he least minds them) as to dismember them, whereof are divers Examples besides this in the Gospel;
2. Of the Devils Tyranny, which if so malicious to our Bodies (though he least minds them) as to dismember them, whereof Are diverse Examples beside this in the Gospel;
For he is a poor experienced Christian that doth not dayly find the Power of God in preserving him from Satans Temptations and Terrors, which are the Paws and Jaws of that Roaring Lyon that would devour him.
For he is a poor experienced Christian that does not daily find the Power of God in preserving him from Satan Temptations and Terrors, which Are the Paws and Jaws of that Roaring lion that would devour him.
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Not a Christian Soul but hath matter enough given it of God to make Songs of his Praise, being thus (like Davids Soul) compassed about with Songs of Deliverance.
Not a Christian Soul but hath matter enough given it of God to make Songs of his Praise, being thus (like Davids Soul) compassed about with Songs of Deliverance.
What now the Importance of your Affairs, which occasion this Concourse, will not permit me to express, I crave leave only to intimate in few words touching The Disease and Cure in our Text, and so conclude.
What now the Importance of your Affairs, which occasion this Concourse, will not permit me to express, I crave leave only to intimate in few words touching The Disease and Cure in our Text, and so conclude.
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and therefore we find that upon the effecting of this Miracle, the people were all amazed, and marvelled, saying, It was never so seen in Israel, because it was such an extraordinary Cure to heal one possessed with a dumb Devil.
and Therefore we find that upon the effecting of this Miracle, the people were all amazed, and marveled, saying, It was never so seen in Israel, Because it was such an extraordinary Cure to heal one possessed with a dumb devil.
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1. In respect of the Cause, which may be Voluntary or Involuntary, such as are either of Ignorance or of Presumption: But know we that voluntary and presumptuous sins are the worst kind;
1. In respect of the Cause, which may be Voluntary or Involuntary, such as Are either of Ignorance or of Presumption: But know we that voluntary and presumptuous Sins Are the worst kind;
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The same sin for the matter is capable of aggravation from the person that commits it, be he Prince or Subject, Master or Servant, Minister or People, &c. Sin may proceed and commence, take an higher degree, according to the height and degree of the person that acts it; the higher, the worse kind.
The same since for the matter is capable of aggravation from the person that commits it, be he Prince or Subject, Master or Servant, Minister or People, etc. since may proceed and commence, take an higher degree, according to the height and degree of the person that acts it; the higher, the Worse kind.
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the less the matter and occasion is wherein we offend, the greater is our unthankfulness in offending God for so small a matter and advantage, which shews the greater Corruption by how much the less was the Temptation.
the less the matter and occasion is wherein we offend, the greater is our unthankfulness in offending God for so small a matter and advantage, which shows the greater Corruption by how much the less was the Temptation.
'Tis known that the Plagues of Lice and of Flies did trouble the Land of Egypt as much (if not more) then some of the greater Plagues: (The Magicians were first baffled in the Lice,
It's known that the Plagues of Lice and of Flies did trouble the Land of Egypt as much (if not more) then Some of the greater Plagues: (The Magicians were First baffled in the Lice,
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Pharaoh might take it in as much scorn to perish by the basest and vilest creatures, as Abimelech to be killed by the weakest vessel, a woman.) Therefore though we extenuate no sin, saying of it,
Pharaoh might take it in as much scorn to perish by the Basest and Vilest creatures, as Abimelech to be killed by the Weakest vessel, a woman.) Therefore though we extenuate no since, saying of it,
but he still cast the Devil out, that the Ancient learned sought for Reasons, and found Four, why Casting out is the only note of Cure, why only by Coming forth.
but he still cast the devil out, that the Ancient learned sought for Reasons, and found Four, why Casting out is the only note of Cure, why only by Coming forth.
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Now seeing these things are so, let the same Grounds which Christ had to cast out Satan, be earnest Provocations unto our strong fortifications to keep him out,
Now seeing these things Are so, let the same Grounds which christ had to cast out Satan, be earnest Provocations unto our strong fortifications to keep him out,
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And for all the world like Jael crying to Sisera, [ Come in my lord, come in, fear not, &c. ] First give him milk and butter in a lordly dish, till he sleeps;
And for all the world like Jael crying to Sisera, [ Come in my lord, come in, Fear not, etc. ] First give him milk and butter in a lordly dish, till he sleeps;
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So the Devil, disclaim he what Cruelties, and profess he what Kindnesses he will, be we sure of this, He never seeks to possess any man but to tyrannize over him, to ruine him and spiritually undo him if he can.
So the devil, disclaim he what Cruelties, and profess he what Kindnesses he will, be we sure of this, He never seeks to possess any man but to tyrannise over him, to ruin him and spiritually undo him if he can.
Some Rules should be borrowed from the Opticks, for the seeing things exactly with our bodily eyes, That it is requisite that the Object be rightly placed, that is, In a direct Opposition, and not too near us:
some Rules should be borrowed from the Optics, for the seeing things exactly with our bodily eyes, That it is requisite that the Object be rightly placed, that is, In a Direct Opposition, and not too near us:
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and look on it not with Natural eyes only, but with the help of Artificial eyes or Spectacles fitted for the purpose, else no discerning of the Mystery in it:
and look on it not with Natural eyes only, but with the help of Artificial eyes or Spectacles fitted for the purpose, Else not discerning of the Mystery in it:
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Christian diligence in lawful Callings, even in the lowest places of hewing wood, and drawing water (especially if the heart be fortified with the spirit of Grace and Prayer) is no small means to keep out the working Devil, who hath Idleness for his Anvil.
Christian diligence in lawful Callings, even in the lowest places of hewing wood, and drawing water (especially if the heart be fortified with the Spirit of Grace and Prayer) is no small means to keep out the working devil, who hath Idleness for his Anvil.
Semblably, There goes Much besides private Admonition to Raise the secret shame-fac'd Sinner, that with Jairus his daughter is but dead as in the house and within doors;
Semblably, There Goes Much beside private Admonition to Raise the secret shamefaced Sinner, that with Jairus his daughter is but dead as in the house and within doors;
And More besides publique Reprehension to Raise the open impudent Sinner, that with the Widows son is as dead in the gate without doors like Absalom in the face of the Sun;
And More beside public Reprehension to Raise the open impudent Sinner, that with the Widows son is as dead in the gate without doors like Absalom in the face of the Sun;
But Most of all, besides weeping and groaning, and with Mary lamenting [ Lord, if thou hadst been here, my Brother had not dyed ] to Raise the customary stinking Sinner, that with Lazarus is as dead and buried in the grave of Custom;
But Most of all, beside weeping and groaning, and with Marry lamenting [ Lord, if thou Hadst been Here, my Brother had not died ] to Raise the customary stinking Sinner, that with Lazarus is as dead and buried in the grave of Custom;
But it were good to heat the furnace of our Devotions yet seven times more then it was wont to be heat (if possible) when we come to this, [ Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins, let them not have dominion over me,
But it were good to heat the furnace of our Devotions yet seven times more then it was wont to be heat (if possible) when we come to this, [ Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous Sins, let them not have dominion over me,
And finally, If an evil Spirit of any kind hath got possession, that Christs Ordinances cannot cast out, (as Christs Disciples here in this kind could not,) Then be sure to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, [ Bring him unto me;
And finally, If an evil Spirit of any kind hath god possession, that Christ Ordinances cannot cast out, (as Christ Disciples Here in this kind could not,) Then be sure to Remember the words of the Lord jesus, [ Bring him unto me;
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and in Confidence of thy Promise, I here present it naked and prostrate before thee, Strike where thou wilt so thou cure, Handle it how thou pleasest so thou cast it not out of thy hands;
and in Confidence of thy Promise, I Here present it naked and prostrate before thee, Strike where thou wilt so thou cure, Handle it how thou pleasest so thou cast it not out of thy hands;
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