Divine drops distilled from the fountain of Holy Scriptures: delivered in several exercises before sermons, upon twenty and three texts of Scripture. By that worthy gospel preacher Gualter Cradock, late preacher at All-Hallows Great in London.
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ISAIAH 9. 12, 13, &c. For all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still, &c. MY intention is not to expound this Scripture, but onely at this time to take occasion from the main drift of it, to instruct you a little in that we are about.
ISAIAH 9. 12, 13, etc. For all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still, etc. MY intention is not to expound this Scripture, but only At this time to take occasion from the main drift of it, to instruct you a little in that we Are about.
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So that he goes on with very fore judgments, as here in this Chapter it is said, A man shall eat the flesh of his own arm, and yet the hand of the Lord is stretched out still.
So that he Goes on with very before Judgments, as Here in this Chapter it is said, A man shall eat the Flesh of his own arm, and yet the hand of the Lord is stretched out still.
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Just so (beloved) it is with us at this time, as I shall shew you briefly, (for I told you I would not expound, but take a word to quicken your hearts, and mine, that we may speak unto the Lord more advisedly.) You know, a little while agone, we thought that the Lord was coming to end the wars. The Lord gave us victory upon victory, after many corrections, and judgments before;
Just so (Beloved) it is with us At this time, as I shall show you briefly, (for I told you I would not expound, but take a word to quicken your hearts, and mine, that we may speak unto the Lord more advisedly.) You know, a little while ago, we Thought that the Lord was coming to end the wars. The Lord gave us victory upon victory, After many corrections, and Judgments before;
and however through the week we look for Reasons and Causes of things in a natural way, who followed, and who were the Commanders, and what were the Forces, and the like:
and however through the Week we look for Reasons and Causes of things in a natural Way, who followed, and who were the Commanders, and what were the Forces, and the like:
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but some wilful wickedness. When a man hath sin at the slaves end, and yet lets it come in to his bosome, and when he sees sin through the Key-hole, and yet opens the door, and lets it come in:
but Some wilful wickedness. When a man hath since At the slaves end, and yet lets it come in to his bosom, and when he sees since through the Keyhole, and yet Opens the door, and lets it come in:
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So in a Nation it is not frailties and weakness; there will be whoredom, and drunkenness (though these provoke God.) It is not so much this, as some wicked provocations of God that are among us.
So in a nation it is not frailties and weakness; there will be whoredom, and Drunkenness (though these provoke God.) It is not so much this, as Some wicked provocations of God that Are among us.
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Therefore in a word give me leave a little to tell you what I conceive, what I fear rather, what is the reason why God afresh and anew stretcheth out his arme, when we thought his sword was half put up, yet now it comes out again,
Therefore in a word give me leave a little to tell you what I conceive, what I Fear rather, what is the reason why God afresh and anew Stretcheth out his arm, when we Thought his sword was half put up, yet now it comes out again,
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I was considering, that the Saints before, confessed their own sins, and the sins of others, of their Princes, and Magistrates, and great ones; and the true prophets were bold to tell them also of their sins.
I was considering, that the Saints before, confessed their own Sins, and the Sins of Others, of their Princes, and Magistrates, and great ones; and the true Prophets were bold to tell them also of their Sins.
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Therefore I say, I hope you will bear with me if I tell you my heart (if I now were on my death-bed) what I think (according to this blessed book) provokes the Lord that now so terribly he threatneth us again when we thought his anger was over.
Therefore I say, I hope you will bear with me if I tell you my heart (if I now were on my deathbed) what I think (according to this blessed book) provokes the Lord that now so terribly he threatens us again when we Thought his anger was over.
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The first thing that I fear highly provokes God among us (and as long as we stretch out this line of sin, he will stretch out the line of wrath) That is, our formall humiliation, and repentance, and fasting and such like things.
The First thing that I Fear highly provokes God among us (and as long as we stretch out this line of since, he will stretch out the line of wrath) That is, our formal humiliation, and Repentance, and fasting and such like things.
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but our humiliation, and fasting, and praying, and repentance, and these things, they grow every day more formall then other, that truly there is almost nothing but formality in the eye of spirituall Christians, and they begin to loath it,
but our humiliation, and fasting, and praying, and Repentance, and these things, they grow every day more formal then other, that truly there is almost nothing but formality in the eye of spiritual Christians, and they begin to loath it,
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how much more the Lord who is a pure Spirit, whose eyes are brighter then the Sun? In Isay 1. you shall read that the Lord punished, and chastised the people, that there was no whole part in them from the crown of the head to the sole of the foot.
how much more the Lord who is a pure Spirit, whose eyes Are Brighter then the Sun? In Saiah 1. you shall read that the Lord punished, and chastised the people, that there was no Whole part in them from the crown of the head to the sole of the foot.
Just as you do with an untoward childe, one while you strike him on the head, another while you whip him, another while you cudgell him on the shoulders, till at last the childe be all bruised and wounded: so the Lord sent for the Assyrians, he sent sicknesse and famine, that the Lord had not left an inch whole,
Just as you do with an untoward child, one while you strike him on the head, Another while you whip him, Another while you cudgel him on the shoulders, till At last the child be all Bruised and wounded: so the Lord sent for the Assyrians, he sent sickness and famine, that the Lord had not left an inch Whole,
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they fasted, and prayed, and the Lord sixteen times in that Chapter saith, I will none of them, away with them, they are an abomination to me, they are iniquity.
they fasted, and prayed, and the Lord sixteen times in that Chapter Says, I will none of them, away with them, they Are an abomination to me, they Are iniquity.
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but secretly before the Lord, this formality. I fear the Lord may say to us as to those people in Isay 65. this people take upon them to be holy, I am holier then thou,
but secretly before the Lord, this formality. I Fear the Lord may say to us as to those people in Saiah 65. this people take upon them to be holy, I am Holier then thou,
Secondly, as our formall humiliation, so our feigned reformation. It is the scriptures word as Calvin shews, of reformation, It is that you have in Ierem. 3. 10. saith the Lord, I corrected Israel, yet for all this her treacherous siste Iudah did not turn to me with her whole heart, but feignedly.
Secondly, as our formal humiliation, so our feigned Reformation. It is the Scriptures word as calvin shows, of Reformation, It is that you have in Jeremiah 3. 10. Says the Lord, I corrected Israel, yet for all this her treacherous sister Iudah did not turn to me with her Whole heart, but feignedly.
Here is a great deal of stirre about reformation, here is a great deal of cry, but a little reality. Look to our congregations, to our ordinances, to every thing among us, you may put all in a little piece of paper;
Here is a great deal of stir about Reformation, Here is a great deal of cry, but a little reality. Look to our congregations, to our ordinances, to every thing among us, you may put all in a little piece of paper;
and abundance of people slain in the world, and ruined, and plundered, and Towns burnt, and all for reformation, and people think there is a glorious reformation, but God knows where it is, only there is a great stirre about it:
and abundance of people slave in the world, and ruined, and plundered, and Towns burned, and all for Reformation, and people think there is a glorious Reformation, but God knows where it is, only there is a great stir about it:
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and brought upon people a world of miserie, they have need to have some reall reformation, that they may have some reality. I speak but a word, I desire you even before the Lord that ye would think more of this then I speak.
and brought upon people a world of misery, they have need to have Some real Reformation, that they may have Some reality. I speak but a word, I desire you even before the Lord that you would think more of this then I speak.
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The third thing among us that I fear draws out Gods hand still, it is the flattery, and pride, and covetousness, and apostasy of divers ministers, Their flattery, that is, divers now are grown so wise and so discreet now in such a time as this,
The third thing among us that I Fear draws out God's hand still, it is the flattery, and pride, and covetousness, and apostasy of diverse Ministers, Their flattery, that is, diverse now Are grown so wise and so discreet now in such a time as this,
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but we are apt to sooth them, and to flatter them, and if they humour us as we would have them, they are brave men, zealous men, Oh, it is a sad thing!
but we Are apt to sooth them, and to flatter them, and if they humour us as we would have them, they Are brave men, zealous men, O, it is a sad thing!
Then the pride and height of ministers every day growing more and more, especially after a little victory, there is a deal of preaching, and stateliness. I have no pleasure to speak of these things,
Then the pride and height of Ministers every day growing more and more, especially After a little victory, there is a deal of preaching, and stateliness. I have no pleasure to speak of these things,
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Then the apostasy of ministers, There are diverse ministers that were comforts to Gods people before in the Bishops times, that would preach the will of God, and comfort poor people:
Then the apostasy of Ministers, There Are diverse Ministers that were comforts to God's people before in the Bishops times, that would preach the will of God, and Comfort poor people:
people even Christians are grown so peevish that no body must reprove, or admonish one another for matter of judgement or life; none must tell another his fault, if he do, they will quarrell presently, he that hardeneth his neek, being oft reprooved, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
people even Christians Are grown so peevish that no body must reprove, or admonish one Another for matter of judgement or life; none must tell Another his fault, if he do, they will quarrel presently, he that Hardeneth his neek, being oft reproved, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
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When men will not be told, magistrates, and ministers, and people when they harden themselves daily that it is enough to imprison a man with some kinde of people in the most loving,
When men will not be told, Magistrates, and Ministers, and people when they harden themselves daily that it is enough to imprison a man with Some kind of people in the most loving,
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Then fiftly, that that provokes God highly (I fear) is the covetousness, and self-seeking, and perfidiousness, among Commanders, and Officers, That provokes God;
Then Fifty, that that provokes God highly (I Fear) is the covetousness, and self-seeking, and perfidiousness, among Commanders, and Officers, That provokes God;
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and fine life of our miseries, and when they come to the work, then such a one betrayed such a Town, and such a one betrayed such a Castle, and such a one ran away from the Field, that cost ten thousand pounds before he came there.
and fine life of our misery's, and when they come to the work, then such a one betrayed such a Town, and such a one betrayed such a Castle, and such a one ran away from the Field, that cost ten thousand pounds before he Come there.
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Therefore if there be any Officer, or Committee man, or Souldier here, whatsoever thou art, thou art a cursed man if thy heart delight in riches, and wealth that thou gettest when they poor brethren and sisters are ready to perish in this time of need.
Therefore if there be any Officer, or Committee man, or Soldier Here, whatsoever thou art, thou art a cursed man if thy heart delight in riches, and wealth that thou gettest when they poor brothers and Sisters Are ready to perish in this time of need.
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Then also there is another thing that I fear (for I speak of great things, not of ordinary frailties) that is the tuchiness, and divisions among the Saints, that daily multiply and increase,
Then also there is Another thing that I Fear (for I speak of great things, not of ordinary frailties) that is the tuchiness, and divisions among the Saints, that daily multiply and increase,
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and by being so honour Christ by their union) by these open divisions, many turn seekers, and many down right atheists. The Lord will not bear this, he will whip them together, Wo to thee that art a professor, that delightest in having any thing to dissent from thy brethren:
and by being so honour christ by their Union) by these open divisions, many turn seekers, and many down right atheists. The Lord will not bear this, he will whip them together, Woe to thee that art a professor, that delightest in having any thing to dissent from thy brothers:
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and hugely increase among those that seemed to be godly once and professors, as denying the scriptures, denying Christ Iesus, denying the resurrection, calling God every thing, and every thing God, confounding God and the creature together,
and hugely increase among those that seemed to be godly once and professors, as denying the Scriptures, denying christ Iesus, denying the resurrection, calling God every thing, and every thing God, confounding God and the creature together,
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that throughout this Kingdom as far as ever I could see or hear, in all these wars in any Town or City, if there be half a dozen poor Saints, they pay as much as the Malignants to our men,
that throughout this Kingdom as Far as ever I could see or hear, in all these wars in any Town or city, if there be half a dozen poor Saints, they pay as much as the Malignants to our men,
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And then our self-love, and hardnesse of heart against the poor Saints in their distress, that every one thinks they have help too little for themselves, and their families.
And then our Self-love, and hardness of heart against the poor Saints in their distress, that every one thinks they have help too little for themselves, and their families.
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And this is too rife in this city, that we have not a constant care of those poor people among us that are either strangers or inhabitants that are ready to perish with want in these times.
And this is too rife in this City, that we have not a constant care of those poor people among us that Are either Strangers or inhabitants that Are ready to perish with want in these times.
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but if he come to Hertford-shire, or Cambridge ▪ shire, then they will do any thing, they will lend or give. There is a great deal of self-love, and of hardnesse to poore people.
but if he come to Hertfordshire, or Cambridge ▪ shire, then they will do any thing, they will lend or give. There is a great deal of Self-love, and of hardness to poor people.
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and in my conscience it would amaze me if I were a carnall man, if I were as once I was in the state of nature. What is that? you have learned a way to pervert, to call evill good, and good evil, both for things and persons, against light and conscience. This is grown ordinary,
and in my conscience it would amaze me if I were a carnal man, if I were as once I was in the state of nature. What is that? you have learned a Way to pervert, to call evil good, and good evil, both for things and Persons, against Light and conscience. This is grown ordinary,
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We are as he said Rome was, let a man stay in Rome that knowes how to turn black to white and white to black: so, many times people raile at things that in their conscience are the wayes, and the will, and the things of God.
We Are as he said Room was, let a man stay in Room that knows how to turn black to white and white to black: so, many times people rail At things that in their conscience Are the ways, and the will, and the things of God.
The City of London a few yeers ago was famous over the world for their zeale, and readiness. What a deal a do there was to get Arms, and to lend Plate, and if there were a Malignant, you had him to justice: then the zeal of the City of London quickened up the Parliament: but now the zeal of the Parliament may rather quicken the City of London, that is my thoughts and my fear.
The city of London a few Years ago was famous over the world for their zeal, and readiness. What a deal a doe there was to get Arms, and to lend Plate, and if there were a Malignant, you had him to Justice: then the zeal of the city of London quickened up the Parliament: but now the zeal of the Parliament may rather quicken the city of London, that is my thoughts and my Fear.
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Therefore I wish that you would not make a mocking work of this, when you talk of humiliation, and fasting, and keep people from their trading; let us deal really with our selves,
Therefore I wish that you would not make a mocking work of this, when you talk of humiliation, and fasting, and keep people from their trading; let us deal really with our selves,
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Expositions and Observations on Isaiah 26. 1, 2, 3. In that day shall this song be sung in the Land of Judah, We have a strong City, Salvation will God appoint for Walls and Bulwarks, &c. IN the Chapter before, you shall read, That the Prophet did pronounce sore judgments against the enemies of God and his people; to wit, against Moab. And the judgment should be so sore; that the Lord saith, He will come forth against them, just as a man spreds his arms abroad to swim:
Expositions and Observations on Isaiah 26. 1, 2, 3. In that day shall this song be sung in the Land of Judah, We have a strong city, Salvation will God appoint for Walls and Bulwarks, etc. IN the Chapter before, you shall read, That the Prophet did pronounce soar Judgments against the enemies of God and his people; to wit, against Moab. And the judgement should be so soar; that the Lord Says, He will come forth against them, just as a man spreads his arms abroad to swim:
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And another thing is, In that day, when the Lord shall open his arms as a swimmer for judgment: The Saints shall have a strong City, or Garison, or Refuge to go to, where they shall be safe.
And Another thing is, In that day, when the Lord shall open his arms as a swimmer for judgement: The Saints shall have a strong city, or Garrison, or Refuge to go to, where they shall be safe.
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Now, it shall not be an outward City, or an outward Garison; but the Lord will give them a spiritual Garison: The salvation of the Lord shall be to them as Walls, and Bulwarks.
Now, it shall not be an outward city, or an outward Garrison; but the Lord will give them a spiritual Garrison: The salvation of the Lord shall be to them as Walls, and Bulwarks.
and let the Kingdoms be never so miserable, yet the Saints have a Garison; they have a sweet place of shelter, of retreat, and refuge, and safety, in the worst of times that can be in this world.
and let the Kingdoms be never so miserable, yet the Saints have a Garrison; they have a sweet place of shelter, of retreat, and refuge, and safety, in the worst of times that can be in this world.
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You shall see a blessed place to this purpose, Heb. 12. 25, 26, &c. See that you do not turn away from him that speaketh from Heaven (saith the Apostle) whose voice then shock the earth,
You shall see a blessed place to this purpose, Hebrew 12. 25, 26, etc. See that you do not turn away from him that speaks from Heaven (Says the Apostle) whose voice then shock the earth,
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And this word, yet once more, signifieth the removing of those things that are shaken, as of things that are made, that those things which cannot be shaken, may remain:
And this word, yet once more, signifies the removing of those things that Are shaken, as of things that Are made, that those things which cannot be shaken, may remain:
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Beloved, not to open the whole place, this is that onely I would observe from it, That there are times in the latter end of the world, wherein the very heaven and earth shall once more be shaken:
beloved, not to open the Whole place, this is that only I would observe from it, That there Are times in the latter end of the world, wherein the very heaven and earth shall once more be shaken:
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That is, there shall be such troubles, and calamities now in the latter end of the world, that men shall think that God is shaking, not onely Kingdoms and Nations, but Heaven and Earth, the whole Ʋniverse, and is ready to pull it down.
That is, there shall be such Troubles, and calamities now in the latter end of the world, that men shall think that God is shaking, not only Kingdoms and nations, but Heaven and Earth, the Whole Ʋniverse, and is ready to pull it down.
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as if you could suppose a man to live in the middle Region, where there is no wind, nor storms, nor tempest: And you know here in all the sublunary world, there is nothing but clouds, and rain, and storms, and all weathers. If one were above in the middle Region, lot it rain, or thunder, or hail, or be what it will here, he is safe, and quiet. Just so it is with the Saints, they are in the middle Region, in a Kingdom; that though all the Kingdoms of the world shake, yet they receive a Kingdom that cannot be shaken.
as if you could suppose a man to live in the middle Region, where there is no wind, nor storms, nor tempest: And you know Here in all the sublunary world, there is nothing but Clouds, and rain, and storms, and all weathers. If one were above in the middle Region, lot it rain, or thunder, or hail, or be what it will Here, he is safe, and quiet. Just so it is with the Saints, they Are in the middle Region, in a Kingdom; that though all the Kingdoms of the world shake, yet they receive a Kingdom that cannot be shaken.
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That is, this Kingdom is not outwardly to be found, it is not an earthly garison; but it is a figurative speech, that they do finde in the Lord by the holy Spirit, such security, and such safety, as if they were in a garison that cannot be assaulted or taken.
That is, this Kingdom is not outwardly to be found, it is not an earthly garrison; but it is a figurative speech, that they do find in the Lord by the holy Spirit, such security, and such safety, as if they were in a garrison that cannot be assaulted or taken.
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I shall shew presently, how it can be, by the help of God. The troubles of a man, the real troubles of a man, are in his minde, and soul, and affections. Now if you could finde a way to keep a mans minde, and soul, and heart, it were easie to keep the whole man: For our trouble is not a little imprisonment, or poverty: Paul, or Sylas, were in prison,
I shall show presently, how it can be, by the help of God. The Troubles of a man, the real Troubles of a man, Are in his mind, and soul, and affections. Now if you could find a Way to keep a men mind, and soul, and heart, it were easy to keep the Whole man: For our trouble is not a little imprisonment, or poverty: Paul, or Silas, were in prison,
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There is (saith the Apostle) a peace of God that shall keep you, or as the word in the Greek is, garison you, shall set up a garison in your hearts, and mindes through Jesus Christ. What peace is that?
There is (Says the Apostle) a peace of God that shall keep you, or as the word in the Greek is, garrison you, shall Set up a garrison in your hearts, and minds through jesus christ. What peace is that?
You shall see, if you compare it with the Gospel of John: When our Lord Christ was going to Heaven, he told his Disciples, I will send the Comforter among you, and, My peace I leave with you;
You shall see, if you compare it with the Gospel of John: When our Lord christ was going to Heaven, he told his Disciples, I will send the Comforter among you, and, My peace I leave with you;
It is a legacy that we have in the New Testament from our Lord Jesus Christ that is now in heaven; by the Holy Ghost there is a kinde of peace that comes into the hearts of the Saints, that passeth understanding, not onely the understanding of wicked men, that they know it not,
It is a legacy that we have in the New Testament from our Lord jesus christ that is now in heaven; by the Holy Ghost there is a kind of peace that comes into the hearts of the Saints, that passes understanding, not only the understanding of wicked men, that they know it not,
First, Learn, I desire, and beseech you, that profess your selves to be Saints; that you would make towards this refuge, or this garison here in all your troubles.
First, Learn, I desire, and beseech you, that profess your selves to be Saints; that you would make towards this refuge, or this garrison Here in all your Troubles.
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I am ashamed, and troubled, and have been truly, many yeers, to see Saints, and godly people, when troubles come on them, to spend their wits, and beat their brains, in finding refuge in outward things.
I am ashamed, and troubled, and have been truly, many Years, to see Saints, and godly people, when Troubles come on them, to spend their wits, and beatrice their brains, in finding refuge in outward things.
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That is, let England, and all the world shake, I care not, so I have the Spirit of Christ, the comforter, to bring peace to my soul, that may set up a garison there, that nothing may assault and trouble me.
That is, let England, and all the world shake, I care not, so I have the Spirit of christ, the comforter, to bring peace to my soul, that may Set up a garrison there, that nothing may assault and trouble me.
but if they should see the Kingdom of England (which God forbid) involved in more miseries and troubles, and desolations, &c. Lay this down alway by thee;
but if they should see the Kingdom of England (which God forbid) involved in more misery's and Troubles, and desolations, etc. Lay this down always by thee;
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there is a Kingdom that cannot be shaken. England, and Scotland, and Ireland are shaken; but there is a Kingdom that cannot be shaken. Such a garison is besieged, such a Town is in danger, such a place is stormed;
there is a Kingdom that cannot be shaken. England, and Scotland, and Ireland Are shaken; but there is a Kingdom that cannot be shaken. Such a garrison is besieged, such a Town is in danger, such a place is stormed;
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And then what shall be the issue? I will tell thee, that thou with a holy joy, and complacency, and delight of Spirit, when thou seest the very pillars of heaven shaken (as it were) shalt sollace thy self in thy own garison, and walk in the streets of it, and be safe;
And then what shall be the issue? I will tell thee, that thou with a holy joy, and complacency, and delight of Spirit, when thou See the very pillars of heaven shaken (as it were) shalt solace thy self in thy own garrison, and walk in the streets of it, and be safe;
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he can say, I cannot tell what shall become of England, or Scotland, or Ireland, but I am sure I know a back door that leads into a Kingdom that cannot be shaken, to go into the middle Region, where no storms of the Air shall trouble me;
he can say, I cannot tell what shall become of England, or Scotland, or Ireland, but I am sure I know a back door that leads into a Kingdom that cannot be shaken, to go into the middle Region, where no storms of the Air shall trouble me;
and all the night long, in beholding the love of God, and the Covenant of God made in Iesus Christ; the full forgivenesse of all their sins, the everlasting union between them and Christ, and through Christ between them and God; and beholding the Spirit in its working within them,
and all the night long, in beholding the love of God, and the Covenant of God made in Iesus christ; the full forgiveness of all their Sins, the everlasting Union between them and christ, and through christ between them and God; and beholding the Spirit in its working within them,
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they walk safely and sweetly, and securely, though all the Kingdoms of the world, and the pillars of heaven be shaken. As the heathen said, If the world break about his ears, he would undergo it without trouble.
they walk safely and sweetly, and securely, though all the Kingdoms of the world, and the pillars of heaven be shaken. As the heathen said, If the world break about his ears, he would undergo it without trouble.
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and when any body comes they bid them stand, and ask them who they are for? What are they? One saith he is a friend, and then they bid open the gates, and let him come in;
and when any body comes they bid them stand, and ask them who they Are for? What Are they? One Says he is a friend, and then they bid open the gates, and let him come in;
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That is the word, if you will passe this Court of Guard, he that shall come into this Garison, is he that keepeth truth with a good conscience, notwithstanding all the troubles that befall him in this world, he shall enter into this Garison.
That is the word, if you will pass this Court of Guard, he that shall come into this Garrison, is he that Keepeth truth with a good conscience, notwithstanding all the Troubles that befall him in this world, he shall enter into this Garrison.
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Therefore if I speak Hebrew, or Greek (as it were) to you, that you understand not what I mean by this Garison, look to your selves, it may be you have not the word, and therefore you cannot get in.
Therefore if I speak Hebrew, or Greek (as it were) to you, that you understand not what I mean by this Garrison, look to your selves, it may be you have not the word, and Therefore you cannot get in.
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and another there that pleaseth you, that suits with your reason, or your lusts, and corruptions, or with the stream of the world; you honor and respect that,
and Another there that Pleases you, that suits with your reason, or your Lustiest, and corruptions, or with the stream of the world; you honour and respect that,
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The righteous Nation that keep the truth, let them come in, shut the rest out of doors, 2 Pet. 2. there are a people that are cleansed from their sins by the knowledge of Iesus Christ, and yet after turn from the holy commandment.
The righteous nation that keep the truth, let them come in, shut the rest out of doors, 2 Pet. 2. there Are a people that Are cleansed from their Sins by the knowledge of Iesus christ, and yet After turn from the holy Commandment.
and these thou leavest as nicities. And that is the reason many times when thou apprehendest miseries coming upon thy family, or thy self, or the Kingdom, thou art at thy wits end,
and these thou Leavest as niceties. And that is the reason many times when thou apprehendest misery's coming upon thy family, or thy self, or the Kingdom, thou art At thy wits end,
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if they come not into this little Court of guard, they shall never come to the great one. It is a miserable thing for a man to be left without the works: a carnall man is left without the works, and sin, and the devill, and men may come, and undo him. Therefore labour to be upright.
if they come not into this little Court of guard, they shall never come to the great one. It is a miserable thing for a man to be left without the works: a carnal man is left without the works, and since, and the Devil, and men may come, and undo him. Therefore labour to be upright.
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It is a principle in Religion that Christians should observe (and a principle, that is a generall grand rule) to call things as they are, to call a Spade a Spade:
It is a principle in Religion that Christians should observe (and a principle, that is a general grand Rule) to call things as they Are, to call a Spade a Spade:
but men, they call evill good, and good evill, and frame their discourses according to the world, they speak according to the world though it be quite contrary to their understanding, and in spight of conscience.
but men, they call evil good, and good evil, and frame their discourses according to the world, they speak according to the world though it be quite contrary to their understanding, and in spite of conscience.
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What is that? Do not turn aside to the right hand, or to the left; If thou will be my servant, thou must neither be driven with fear, or drawn with favour a hairs breadth out of my Commandments. This is uprightnesse, lay all the preferments,
What is that? Do not turn aside to the right hand, or to the left; If thou will be my servant, thou must neither be driven with Fear, or drawn with favour a hairs breadth out of my commandments. This is uprightness, lay all the preferments,
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and honors in the world on the one side, you shall neither draw them an ace from the truth of Christ; and lay all the terrors, on the other side, you shall not drive them an ace:
and honours in the world on the one side, you shall neither draw them an ace from the truth of christ; and lay all the terrors, on the other side, you shall not drive them an ace:
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if any man offer me any thing to turn aside the breadth of a haire out of Gods wayes, honour, or preferment or the like, more then God will give, I had reason to turn aside,
if any man offer me any thing to turn aside the breadth of a hair out of God's ways, honour, or preferment or the like, more then God will give, I had reason to turn aside,
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These are the two words I would have you remember, Pray the Lord to stablish your hearts in his love, in his Garison, that you may be able to triumph over the world, That you may be able to say,
These Are the two words I would have you Remember, Pray the Lord to establish your hearts in his love, in his Garrison, that you may be able to triumph over the world, That you may be able to say,
Walk in the truthes of God, and then God in distresse will bid open the gates; there is a man was upright in all the changes of the world, he called not good evil, nor evil good;
Walk in the truths of God, and then God in distress will bid open the gates; there is a man was upright in all the changes of the world, he called not good evil, nor evil good;
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In that day the Lord with his sore, and great, and strong Sword, shall punish Leviathan, the piercing Serpent, even Leviathan, that crooked Serpent, and he shall slay the Dragon that is in the Sea.
In that day the Lord with his soar, and great, and strong Sword, shall Punish Leviathan, the piercing Serpent, even Leviathan, that crooked Serpent, and he shall slay the Dragon that is in the Sea.
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Or let him take hold of my strength, that he may make peace with me, and he shall make peace with me, &c. I Shal endevor briefly to pick a lesson or two out of this Chapter.
Or let him take hold of my strength, that he may make peace with me, and he shall make peace with me, etc. I Shall endeavour briefly to pick a Lesson or two out of this Chapter.
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He hath a great sword, in opposition to their greatness; he hath a strong sword in opposition to their strength, and he hath a sore sword, in opposition to their cruelty.
He hath a great sword, in opposition to their greatness; he hath a strong sword in opposition to their strength, and he hath a soar sword, in opposition to their cruelty.
why it is called a vineyard. He calls it so principally, because the people of God are a fruitful people. One sinner destroyeth much good, and one Saint doth much good.
why it is called a vineyard. He calls it so principally, Because the people of God Are a fruitful people. One sinner Destroyeth much good, and one Saint does much good.
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The Lord keeps not his Vineyard, as we keep his Commandments, and Ordinances, and the things that belong to him. The Lord expresseth his care of his Vineyard, by the greatest expressions of care that any creature hath;
The Lord keeps not his Vineyard, as we keep his commandments, and Ordinances, and the things that belong to him. The Lord Expresses his care of his Vineyard, by the greatest expressions of care that any creature hath;
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Vineyards are hot, and must be watered, or else they will be scorched by the Sun: So, our souls unless they were watered continually, they would be scorched up. What is this water? The Holy Spirit.
Vineyards Are hight, and must be watered, or Else they will be scorched by the Sun: So, our Souls unless they were watered continually, they would be scorched up. What is this water? The Holy Spirit.
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then our hearts are to devour, and make havock of all the grace of God. And were it not for the blessed, constant supply that God gives of his Spirit, the best Saint in twenty four hours, would be as bad as a carnal man. It may be thou hast a little quickening of God in thy soul, but yet God must water them every moment. Fury is not in me:
then our hearts Are to devour, and make havoc of all the grace of God. And were it not for the blessed, constant supply that God gives of his Spirit, the best Saint in twenty four hours, would be as bad as a carnal man. It may be thou hast a little quickening of God in thy soul, but yet God must water them every moment. Fury is not in me:
it is the nobleness of Gods nature, he will not destroy a creature that is too weak, and too small for him. Therefore of Niniveh, God saith, There were so many that knew not their right hand from their left,
it is the nobleness of God's nature, he will not destroy a creature that is too weak, and too small for him. Therefore of Nineveh, God Says, There were so many that knew not their right hand from their left,
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All the power and strength that is in God, is against wicked men that receive not Christ; but there is a way that thou mayest make that party on thy side, thou mayest make God on thy side, Take hold on him, that is, receive Christ, and then thou art in the Covenant, and all belongs to thee upon that,
All the power and strength that is in God, is against wicked men that receive not christ; but there is a Way that thou Mayest make that party on thy side, thou Mayest make God on thy side, Take hold on him, that is, receive christ, and then thou art in the Covenant, and all belongs to thee upon that,
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It is like the expression of some people that are wondrously given to love, and peace, and though other people desire to quarrell, yet they will not quarrell, but they will be freinds: there is no neighbour so mischievous,
It is like the expression of Some people that Are wondrously given to love, and peace, and though other people desire to quarrel, yet they will not quarrel, but they will be Friends: there is no neighbour so mischievous,
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He shall cause them that come of Iacob to take root, &c. You see how sweet God is in afflicting his Saints, how he preserves them, and hears them in whipping them.
He shall cause them that come of Iacob to take root, etc. You see how sweet God is in afflicting his Saints, how he preserves them, and hears them in whipping them.
The first is this, saith he, have I smitten him, as I smote those that smote him? Or is he slain according to the slaughter of them that are slain by him? That is, the Lord doth not lay such a weight of affliction upon his children as he doth upon wicked people, that is one thing,
The First is this, Says he, have I smitten him, as I smote those that smote him? Or is he slave according to the slaughter of them that Are slave by him? That is, the Lord does not lay such a weight of affliction upon his children as he does upon wicked people, that is one thing,
Secondly, it is said, God will debate with them, that is, besotted carnall men, as Pharaoh, and others, he layes afflictions upon afflictions upon them,
Secondly, it is said, God will debate with them, that is, besotted carnal men, as Pharaoh, and Others, he lays afflictions upon afflictions upon them,
Thirdly, the issue, and fruit of it, All the fruit is, he doth it to take away sin, he will make all the stones of the Altar as Chalk-stones; he will beat them to pieces, that is, they shall pull down their Groves, and their Altars, as you do Chalk-stones when you burne them, and beat them in pieces.
Thirdly, the issue, and fruit of it, All the fruit is, he does it to take away since, he will make all the stones of the Altar as Chalk-stones; he will beatrice them to Pieces, that is, they shall pull down their Groves, and their Altars, as you do Chalk-stones when you burn them, and beatrice them in Pieces.
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how he draws water out of the Flint, he draws arguments of grace, and mercy, and goodnesse, to save wretched creatures any way, in such a way that if we were Judges we would condemn our selves.
how he draws water out of the Flint, he draws Arguments of grace, and mercy, and Goodness, to save wretched creatures any Way, in such a Way that if we were Judges we would condemn our selves.
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for hell will make no agreement, but the meaning is, they were assured in their conceits that they should be delivered from hell, and death, and misery. As a man that hath made a Covenant for his land, &c. and hath got witnesses to it, he hath made sure, he hath it in black and white: so there was a foolish confidence in them;
for hell will make no agreement, but the meaning is, they were assured in their conceits that they should be Delivered from hell, and death, and misery. As a man that hath made a Covenant for his land, etc. and hath god Witnesses to it, he hath made sure, he hath it in black and white: so there was a foolish confidence in them;
Your Covenant with death shall be disannulled, and your agreement with hell shall not stand. That is, you shall see that all those conceits are but vaine.
Your Covenant with death shall be Disannulled, and your agreement with hell shall not stand. That is, you shall see that all those conceits Are but vain.
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Mr. Calvin saith, they may be compared to little chickens, or partridges, that run their heads in a bush, that hide their heads from the Hawk; the Hawk sees all their bodies, onely in a conceit they hide themselves thus, that is, they hide their own eyes that they may not see the Hawk: but they do not hide their bodies that the Hawk may not see them. So men shut their eyes,
Mr. calvin Says, they may be compared to little chickens, or partridges, that run their Heads in a bush, that hide their Heads from the Hawk; the Hawk sees all their bodies, only in a conceit they hide themselves thus, that is, they hide their own eyes that they may not see the Hawk: but they do not hide their bodies that the Hawk may not see them. So men shut their eyes,
and have many conceits (O the Lord deliver us from it) this is the hope of wicked men, drunkards, and whoremongers, and sottish creatures, that come not up to take Christ.
and have many conceits (Oh the Lord deliver us from it) this is the hope of wicked men, drunkards, and whoremongers, and sottish creatures, that come not up to take christ.
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But truly all the shifts thou hast, shall be no more to keep thee when the Lord comes on thee for a drunkard, or an unbeliever, or a persecutor, then the sheets,
But truly all the shifts thou hast, shall be no more to keep thee when the Lord comes on thee for a drunkard, or an unbeliever, or a persecutor, then the sheets,
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Give ear, and hear my voice, hearken to my speech. Doth the plowman plow all day to sow, &c. This is the manner of the prophet Isaiah, especially when he speaks of the miseries, and judgements, that shall come upon people, he mingles comfort for the poor Saints. This he refers to the Saints that were upright. And to comfort them, he takes a comparison from the Husbandman that plows the field.
Give ear, and hear my voice, harken to my speech. Does the plowman blow all day to sow, etc. This is the manner of the Prophet Isaiah, especially when he speaks of the misery's, and Judgments, that shall come upon people, he mingles Comfort for the poor Saints. This he refers to the Saints that were upright. And to Comfort them, he Takes a comparison from the Husbandman that blows the field.
but he hath cast things by his creation and providence, in such a way, as that every thing might resemble heavenly things. Therefore it is said, God hath given discretion to the Husbandman to do this:
but he hath cast things by his creation and providence, in such a Way, as that every thing might resemble heavenly things. Therefore it is said, God hath given discretion to the Husbandman to do this:
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the Lord hath ordered the earth so to be plowed, and managed, and the corn so to be threshed, that thereby we might have a shadow of spirituall things, comparing it with the blessed word.
the Lord hath ordered the earth so to be plowed, and managed, and the corn so to be threshed, that thereby we might have a shadow of spiritual things, comparing it with the blessed word.
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if not without, yet within, and sometimes you have both) you think God deals wonderfull strangely with you, Sayth he, look on the plowman; if ever you see one plow, you will say, yonder man doth but plow, and harrow the land,
if not without, yet within, and sometime you have both) you think God deals wonderful strangely with you, Say he, look on the plowman; if ever you see one blow, you will say, yonder man does but blow, and harrow the land,
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and when he hath plowed, it is his discretion to sow. So it is, that when the Lord continues his afflictions upon thee, thou shouldest consider that God, that is thy good father, hath some gracious designe to sow Barly, or Wheat, or Rye, to sow some grace more:
and when he hath plowed, it is his discretion to sow. So it is, that when the Lord continues his afflictions upon thee, thou Shouldst Consider that God, that is thy good father, hath Some gracious Design to sow Barley, or Wheat, or Rye, to sow Some grace more:
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And what though he plow thee, or me, or another more then other men or women? Some lands are plowed thrice, some four times besides the sowing, they are so tough, and dogged. So some natures must be ofter, and deeper, and longer plowed.
And what though he blow thee, or me, or Another more then other men or women? some Lands Are plowed thrice, Some four times beside the sowing, they Are so tough, and dogged. So Some nature's must be ofter, and Deeper, and longer plowed.
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therefore he meanes by the afflictions that he layes on thee, by such a sicknesse, by such a perverse husband, by such an ungracious childe, or losse of estate, the Lord means to sow thy barren heart; and then blessed be his name.
Therefore he means by the afflictions that he lays on thee, by such a sickness, by such a perverse husband, by such an ungracious child, or loss of estate, the Lord means to sow thy barren heart; and then blessed be his name.
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The Fitches are not threshed with a threshing instrument, neither is a cart-wheel turned about upon the Cummin, &c. That is, the afflictions of the Saints, are also like the threshing of corn: as there is no land that bears corn without plowing, no more can we enjoy it without threshing, some more, some lesse, some one way, some another.
The Fitches Are not threshed with a threshing Instrument, neither is a cart-wheel turned about upon the Cummin, etc. That is, the afflictions of the Saints, Are also like the threshing of corn: as there is no land that bears corn without plowing, no more can we enjoy it without threshing, Some more, Some less, Some one Way, Some Another.
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And some was beaten with a staff, and small corne they did whip out with a rod. So saith he, there are two things to be observed in the manner of Gods dealing, you that are weak people, weak Christians, the Lord sees that you are little Fitches: Fitches is a little graine,
And Some was beaten with a staff, and small corn they did whip out with a rod. So Says he, there Are two things to be observed in the manner of God's dealing, you that Are weak people, weak Christians, the Lord sees that you Are little Fitches: Fitches is a little grain,
That is, sometimes also God meanes to lay all the afflictions (as it were) at once upon his childe, where he sees a strong Saint many times he brings his horsemen, and his cartwheel, as he did with Iob; you know Iob had but a bout,
That is, sometime also God means to lay all the afflictions (as it were) At once upon his child, where he sees a strong Saint many times he brings his horsemen, and his cartwheel, as he did with Job; you know Job had but a bout,
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so though thy afflictions be sore, thou maist from the practice of the Husbandman say, they will be short: therefore indeavor to learn a little from afflictions, and how to carry and behave thy self like a Saint, wait patiently upon God, to know Gods design and meaning.
so though thy afflictions be soar, thou Mayest from the practice of the Husbandman say, they will be short: Therefore endeavour to Learn a little from afflictions, and how to carry and behave thy self like a Saint, wait patiently upon God, to know God's Design and meaning.
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What is the meaning of that? That that made the Prophet cry out, that the Lord was wonderful in Counsel, and mighty in working it, was this, to see the harmony between Gods Works in his Books, and in his Creatures:
What is the meaning of that? That that made the Prophet cry out, that the Lord was wondered in Counsel, and mighty in working it, was this, to see the harmony between God's Works in his Books, and in his Creatures:
that he should fetch a glorious mystery in afflicting his Saints, from a little Cummin. This also is from the Lord of Hosts, which is wonderfull in counsell, and excellent in working, that he reveales his blessed will in his book, and gives such a glorious copy of it in the creatures, that we may understand the one by the other.
that he should fetch a glorious mystery in afflicting his Saints, from a little Cummin. This also is from the Lord of Hosts, which is wonderful in counsel, and excellent in working, that he reveals his blessed will in his book, and gives such a glorious copy of it in the creatures, that we may understand the one by the other.
as much as to exhort, and more then to reprove: It is very ordinary, Comfort one another. Though the other duties to the Saints in the New Testament are full of consolation: The Apostle from every argument, would have us draw comfort from the coming of Christ, and every thing almost.
as much as to exhort, and more then to reprove: It is very ordinary, Comfort one Another. Though the other duties to the Saints in the New Testament Are full of consolation: The Apostle from every argument, would have us draw Comfort from the coming of christ, and every thing almost.
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The first is, (I will not say you want faith, but) you have a faith of the Law, and not of the Gospel: You believe in God, but not in Christ. My meaning is this, your saith is begotten,
The First is, (I will not say you want faith, but) you have a faith of the Law, and not of the Gospel: You believe in God, but not in christ. My meaning is this, your Says is begotten,
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and true, but it is bred, and nourished, according to the principles, and strain of the Old Testament: which (old) Testament (saith the Apostle) is done away.
and true, but it is bred, and nourished, according to the principles, and strain of the Old Testament: which (old) Testament (Says the Apostle) is done away.
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and there are none desire more earnestly, sincerely to be holy, then the Saints in the New Testament: Holiness is upon the bridles of the horses of the Church; yet there is a desire of holiness in the soul, that is, legal faith; that by the earnest desire of holiness, a man may see the frame of his faith to be legal.
and there Are none desire more earnestly, sincerely to be holy, then the Saints in the New Testament: Holiness is upon the bridles of the Horses of the Church; yet there is a desire of holiness in the soul, that is, Legal faith; that by the earnest desire of holiness, a man may see the frame of his faith to be Legal.
Therefore truly, a man may desire holiness, more then happiness (as you are wont to express it.) He may desire holiness, and to avoyd sin, more then Hell it self,
Therefore truly, a man may desire holiness, more then happiness (as you Are wont to express it.) He may desire holiness, and to avoid since, more then Hell it self,
He may say, he would not for a world, but overcome his lusts; and O that I could overcome my frowardness, and my pride, and yet it may be a Heathenish kinde of thirst. I have known people that have gone every day to hear, and have wept, and desired holiness, and yet out of a Heathenish desire of holiness. Why;
He may say, he would not for a world, but overcome his Lustiest; and O that I could overcome my frowardness, and my pride, and yet it may be a Heathenish kind of thirst. I have known people that have gone every day to hear, and have wept, and desired holiness, and yet out of a Heathenish desire of holiness. Why;
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Therefore if we weep our hearts out, we shall not have it, for it is a designe of our own, saith God, You will not be content with the righteousness of Christ, but you will have something to make it up;
Therefore if we weep our hearts out, we shall not have it, for it is a Design of our own, Says God, You will not be content with the righteousness of christ, but you will have something to make it up;
Now a Saint that is according to Gods minde, first upon believing in Jesus Christ, and his righteousness, his soul is fully satisfied, and he is at peace;
Now a Saint that is according to God's mind, First upon believing in jesus christ, and his righteousness, his soul is Fully satisfied, and he is At peace;
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and to sanctifie me, and pacifie my conscience. And Lord here I am, Thou knowest that I have nothing but my old nature; thou art wise; all my sins are done away, do with me what thou wilt:
and to sanctify me, and pacify my conscience. And Lord Here I am, Thou Knowest that I have nothing but my old nature; thou art wise; all my Sins Are done away, do with me what thou wilt:
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So, here is a desire of holiness, but it is not Heathenish; as if a man could have no assurance, and comfort in his soul, till he had gotten such a degree of grace. These are Feaverish desires.
So, Here is a desire of holiness, but it is not Heathenish; as if a man could have no assurance, and Comfort in his soul, till he had got such a degree of grace. These Are Feverish Desires.
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Secondly, It appears to me, that your comfort is not right, that your faith is not according to the Gospel, because of the startlings in your conscience after sin.
Secondly, It appears to me, that your Comfort is not right, that your faith is not according to the Gospel, Because of the startlings in your conscience After since.
That when God suffers the soul to be overtaken, and to fall, the soul startles; that is, horror seizeth presently upon the conscience, and hardness upon the heart; there is a startling, that makes a man that he cannot go on in his calling, that makes all his neighbors take notice of him,
That when God suffers the soul to be overtaken, and to fallen, the soul startles; that is, horror seizes presently upon the conscience, and hardness upon the heart; there is a startling, that makes a man that he cannot go on in his calling, that makes all his neighbours take notice of him,
as if he were not his own man. (Take it as a general rule, the most, and the greatest dangers, or the most dangerous errors, border nearest on the most glorious light.) It is blessed to startle at sin, and to desire holiness; but I say, there is a Heathenish desire of holiness, and startling at sin, that argues, That the conscience is not quieted in Christ.
as if he were not his own man. (Take it as a general Rule, the most, and the greatest dangers, or the most dangerous errors, border nearest on the most glorious Light.) It is blessed to startle At since, and to desire holiness; but I say, there is a Heathenish desire of holiness, and startling At since, that argues, That the conscience is not quieted in christ.
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I confess Father, I am an unhappy childe; there is never a member of thy Son Christ, that thou hast more trouble with, then with me, there is none of them so vile, and so the heart is all wholly poured out freely, and fully to the Lord. The other cannot;
I confess Father, I am an unhappy child; there is never a member of thy Son christ, that thou hast more trouble with, then with me, there is none of them so vile, and so the heart is all wholly poured out freely, and Fully to the Lord. The other cannot;
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Thirdly, It appears to me, that your faith is not come to be right, by the defilements you have from the creatures: Your faith is not according to the Gospel. When men are defiled with lawful things. Nay,
Thirdly, It appears to me, that your faith is not come to be right, by the defilements you have from the creatures: Your faith is not according to the Gospel. When men Are defiled with lawful things. Nay,
and let them eat little or much, they defile their consciences. One while they must go so in their apparel with lace, and after that, lace damneth them. Though sobriety be good, in cloaths, and diet, yet this shews that they are defiled; for to a good man every thing is pure, but to others every thing is impure, because his conscience is impure; that is, His conscience is defiled, and so he is taken prisoner; his conscience is not sprinkled,
and let them eat little or much, they defile their Consciences. One while they must go so in their apparel with lace, and After that, lace damneth them. Though sobriety be good, in clothes, and diet, yet this shows that they Are defiled; for to a good man every thing is pure, but to Others every thing is impure, Because his conscience is impure; that is, His conscience is defiled, and so he is taken prisoner; his conscience is not sprinkled,
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Now if ever you will have comfort in your souls, that is true and solid: for there may be comforts according to the Law, but they will not last, they will be out upon the least breach;
Now if ever you will have Comfort in your Souls, that is true and solid: for there may be comforts according to the Law, but they will not last, they will be out upon the least breach;
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The second thing is, having faith according to the Gospel, labor to live by faith. Many of you have a little faith, and true Gospel faith; but you do not live by it, you live by sence. It is a proverb in Scripture, The just shall live by faith.
The second thing is, having faith according to the Gospel, labour to live by faith. Many of you have a little faith, and true Gospel faith; but you do not live by it, you live by sense. It is a proverb in Scripture, The just shall live by faith.
You finde grace come in but slowly; you believe, and labor to believe according to the Gospel, and yet grace comes but slowly and poorly; you have been so many yeers, and have scarce any grace.
You find grace come in but slowly; you believe, and labour to believe according to the Gospel, and yet grace comes but slowly and poorly; you have been so many Years, and have scarce any grace.
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I tell thee, God saith that grace is like the springing of the sea; or the springing of the yeer. Now in the springing of the sea, when men would have a tide for their passage, a man is glad to see a little turning of the water first, it is so much the nearer:
I tell thee, God Says that grace is like the springing of the sea; or the springing of the year. Now in the springing of the sea, when men would have a tide for their passage, a man is glad to see a little turning of the water First, it is so much the nearer:
Take it in the spring of the yeer (for we should learn something from the creatures) about February, you are glad to see the buds of Haw thorn; you look a week together,
Take it in the spring of the year (for we should Learn something from the creatures) about february, you Are glad to see the buds of Haw thorn; you look a Week together,
So it is in experience, in the beginning the Lord makes a Saint glad of a Primrose, of a little turning of the water, that the blood, that the stream is turned;
So it is in experience, in the beginning the Lord makes a Faint glad of a Primrose, of a little turning of the water, that the blood, that the stream is turned;
if he begin to hear the word, that hated it, and to rejoyce in the company of good neighbours, that hated it, two or three little Primroses. But grace comes as the tide; stay a while,
if he begin to hear the word, that hated it, and to rejoice in the company of good neighbours, that hated it, two or three little Primroses. But grace comes as the tide; stay a while,
Lastly, thou dost not (it may be) make use of the experiences thou hast had of God. Thou hast had abundance of experience of the Lord; and we are apt to forget:
Lastly, thou dost not (it may be) make use of the experiences thou hast had of God. Thou hast had abundance of experience of the Lord; and we Are apt to forget:
Truly the very creatures will rise in judgement against us, that having had so many experiments of God, we are so shie of trusting God, and thinking well of God. Didst thou ever see a Dog (let me instance in that vile creature) (for God would have us learn from the creatures,
Truly the very creatures will rise in judgement against us, that having had so many experiments of God, we Are so shy of trusting God, and thinking well of God. Didst thou ever see a Dog (let me instance in that vile creature) (for God would have us Learn from the creatures,
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Why should we be so fearfull, when afflictions, and troubles come upon us? These things procure sadnesse, because we do not trust in that God, that in our extremity hath been friendly, and fatherly to us.
Why should we be so fearful, when afflictions, and Troubles come upon us? These things procure sadness, Because we do not trust in that God, that in our extremity hath been friendly, and fatherly to us.
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Expositions and Observations on ISAIAH 65. 5. I have spread out my hands all the day unto a rebellious people, which walketh in a way that was not good: after their own thoughts, &c. Which say, Stand by thy self, come not near to me, for I am holier then thou:
Expositions and Observations on ISAIAH 65. 5. I have spread out my hands all the day unto a rebellious people, which walks in a Way that was not good: After their own thoughts, etc. Which say, Stand by thy self, come not near to me, for I am Holier then thou:
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THe Lord doth here reprove, or rather shew his indignation against hypocrites. Here is their description, they say, stand by thy self, come not near to me,
THe Lord does Here reprove, or rather show his Indignation against Hypocrites. Here is their description, they say, stand by thy self, come not near to me,
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Their hypocrisie was, that they thought, and they said to their brethren, stand off, I am holier then thou, come not near me, &c. yet it was but outward holinesse,
Their hypocrisy was, that they Thought, and they said to their brothers, stand off, I am Holier then thou, come not near me, etc. yet it was but outward holiness,
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or in a smoaky house where there is a bad chimney, it is a wondrous troublesome thing, especially if a man be driven to continue all the day, a man is not able to bear it, the smoak will fill his eyes, and his nose.
or in a smoky house where there is a bad chimney, it is a wondrous troublesome thing, especially if a man be driven to continue all the day, a man is not able to bear it, the smoke will fill his eyes, and his nose.
God takes the expression from men, to shew his indignation, and displeasure a gainst hypocrisy. My aime is to make you sensible, how displeasing to God hypocrisy is.
God Takes the expression from men, to show his Indignation, and displeasure a gainst hypocrisy. My aim is to make you sensible, how displeasing to God hypocrisy is.
The reason is, because such a man Idolizeth every creature, and makes every creature more then God, he honours every creature more then God. For he knows that God deales with his heart, he knowes that God deals with his heart, he knows that God sees his heart,
The reason is, Because such a man Idolizes every creature, and makes every creature more then God, he honours every creature more then God. For he knows that God deals with his heart, he knows that God deals with his heart, he knows that God sees his heart,
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now he is more carefull to please men and creatures, and to carry himself religiously, and devoutly, as a Saint before men, then he cares how to carry his heart before the Lord, which is as if he should say, I do more honour,
now he is more careful to please men and creatures, and to carry himself religiously, and devoutly, as a Saint before men, then he Cares how to carry his heart before the Lord, which is as if he should say, I do more honour,
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Another reason is this, because that the name of God is more dishonoured, and his Gospell, and his Kingdome more scandalised by them, then by all the world besides.
another reason is this, Because that the name of God is more dishonoured, and his Gospel, and his Kingdom more scandalised by them, then by all the world beside.
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The Saints sometimes dishonour God by weaknesse: but carnall men usually know in their consciences that it is but weaknesse in such a Saint, looking on the course of his life, and the frame of his spirit: but hypocrites, the world seeing sometimes their base doings, are ready to curse them;
The Saints sometime dishonour God by weakness: but carnal men usually know in their Consciences that it is but weakness in such a Saint, looking on the course of his life, and the frame of his Spirit: but Hypocrites, the world seeing sometime their base doings, Are ready to curse them;
Here are the men that go to such Lectures, and such Sermons, and thus they cozen, and over-reach, and all their Religion is of the same stamp; they are all hypocrites, as this sanctified brother, cheaters they are.
Here Are the men that go to such Lectures, and such Sermons, and thus they cozen, and overreach, and all their Religion is of the same stamp; they Are all Hypocrites, as this sanctified brother, cheaters they Are.
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This doth transfigere nomen Jehovah (as blasphemy signifies) it makes men pierce through the name of God, and of Christ, God hath so fastned it on my heart how abominable it is, that it cannot out of my thoughts:
This does transfigere Nome Jehovah (as blasphemy signifies) it makes men pierce through the name of God, and of christ, God hath so fastened it on my heart how abominable it is, that it cannot out of my thoughts:
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though you have been as a smoak in his nostrills, though you have kept God no a kilne (as it were) by your villany, by seeming what you are not; or to be far more then you are. For take it from God,
though you have been as a smoke in his nostrils, though you have kept God not a Kilne (as it were) by your villainy, by seeming what you Are not; or to be Far more then you Are. For take it from God,
Look to it, and wo, wo, wo, to those among us whosoever they are, let them be Magistrates, or Ministers (I leave them to the Lord to point them out) that drive on Iesuiticall designs under the pretence of Religion;
Look to it, and woe, woe, woe, to those among us whosoever they Are, let them be Magistrates, or Ministers (I leave them to the Lord to point them out) that drive on Jesuitical designs under the pretence of Religion;
The hearts of the Saints are touched with the same loadstone as the heart of God, they judge as he judgeth, and as God saith, such people are a smoak in his nostrills, so they are in the eyes of the Saints, they curse such.
The hearts of the Saints Are touched with the same Loadstone as the heart of God, they judge as he Judgeth, and as God Says, such people Are a smoke in his nostrils, so they Are in the eyes of the Saints, they curse such.
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but when thou puttest the best side outward, and pretendest to be holy, and thou knowest, thou couldst eat all the Saints of God, and throw down the Worship of Christ, O there are many prayers against thee,
but when thou puttest the best side outward, and pretendest to be holy, and thou Knowest, thou Couldst eat all the Saints of God, and throw down the Worship of christ, Oh there Are many Prayers against thee,
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I speak this to thy comfort that art such a one, though thou be the very heir of hell, Mat. 24. they shall have their portion with hypocrites, as if hell were their inheritance,
I speak this to thy Comfort that art such a one, though thou be the very heir of hell, Mathew 24. they shall have their portion with Hypocrites, as if hell were their inheritance,
For there is that that magnifies Christs love, he came to die for sinners, and thy conscience tells thee, I am the man that the minister meant, my trading is so, I know what accompts I keep, and what wares I sell: though thou be,
For there is that that Magnifies Christ love, he Come to die for Sinners, and thy conscience tells thee, I am the man that the minister meant, my trading is so, I know what accounts I keep, and what wares I fell: though thou be,
yet I trust God means thee so well as to bring thee to Christ, and when thou art as bad as thou canst be, think yet thou art but a sinner, the Lord doth but rank thee among sinners, learn this short word, to see how hatefull hypocrisy is.
yet I trust God means thee so well as to bring thee to christ, and when thou art as bad as thou Canst be, think yet thou art but a sinner, the Lord does but rank thee among Sinners, Learn this short word, to see how hateful hypocrisy is.
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then shall ye suck, ye shall he born upon her sides, and dandled upon her knees, &c. THe prophet in this Chapter speaks of the calling of the Gentiles by the Iews;
then shall you suck, you shall he born upon her sides, and dandled upon her knees, etc. THe Prophet in this Chapter speaks of the calling of the Gentiles by the Iews;
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So they should be tendered, they should bring all their brethren as an offering to the Lord; they should bring them upon Mules, and upon swift beasts, and when they could not go on foot, they should put them on hors-back, and if they could not ride, they should put them in charets; and if that were too harsh they should put them in litters, that is, they should do any thing to nourish them, and to bring them up.
So they should be tendered, they should bring all their brothers as an offering to the Lord; they should bring them upon Mules, and upon swift beasts, and when they could not go on foot, they should put them on horseback, and if they could not ride, they should put them in charets; and if that were too harsh they should put them in litters, that is, they should do any thing to nourish them, and to bring them up.
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As when Christs Disciples came into the companie of the Disciples of John, and Johns disciples knew how to pray, and they did not, say they, Lord teach us to pray.
As when Christ Disciples Come into the company of the Disciples of John, and Johns Disciples knew how to pray, and they did not, say they, Lord teach us to pray.
It is ordinary with the Saints, they see their father it may be at such a Sermon, or at such an ordinance, or in such a private chamber, where they have examined their soules; and it may be they do not see him in a fortnight after:
It is ordinary with the Saints, they see their father it may be At such a Sermon, or At such an Ordinance, or in such a private chamber, where they have examined their Souls; and it may be they do not see him in a fortnight After:
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and see him alwayes beholding me in the face of Jesus Christ; I am alwayes with him. See it in the Saints, David was a fond Child; Thou scest my thoughts, saith he, and my speech, when I sit down and when I rise up, thou knowest all,
and see him always beholding me in the face of jesus christ; I am always with him. See it in the Saints, David was a found Child; Thou scest my thoughts, Says he, and my speech, when I fit down and when I rise up, thou Knowest all,
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but when I awake I am alway with thee, When I walk abroad, I have set God on my right hand that I might not sin, when a man is alwayes in view; when Gods eye is alwayes on him,
but when I awake I am always with thee, When I walk abroad, I have Set God on my right hand that I might not sin, when a man is always in view; when God's eye is always on him,
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so a man would say, how shall I pretend my office is for the good of the publike, and for the glory of God, when it is to in rich my family? God may be out of sight, and ken, and yet you may be Saints:
so a man would say, how shall I pretend my office is for the good of the public, and for the glory of God, when it is to in rich my family? God may be out of sighed, and ken, and yet you may be Saints:
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Another thing is, that a Saint that is grown fond of God, he will never be still or satisfied with any creature. A childe that is not fond, you may give him twenty baubles whiles his mother goes to market,
another thing is, that a Saint that is grown found of God, he will never be still or satisfied with any creature. A child that is not found, you may give him twenty baubles while his mother Goes to market,
A third thing is this, there is an exceeding boldness in a fond childe to ask any thing of his father, truly such a boldness as were rude in a stranger;
A third thing is this, there is an exceeding boldness in a found child to ask any thing of his father, truly such a boldness as were rude in a stranger;
they have much ado to get a little adoption to call God Father, and to lay hold on the promises: but there is such a temper of holy fondness, that there needs not all, or any of this:
they have much ado to get a little adoption to call God Father, and to lay hold on the promises: but there is such a temper of holy fondness, that there needs not all, or any of this:
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so a Saint can say, Father, there is a covenant, thou art my Father, and I am thy childe, it cannot stand with thy Truth, thou wert not just if thou shouldest deny me any thing that is good:
so a Saint can say, Father, there is a Covenant, thou art my Father, and I am thy child, it cannot stand with thy Truth, thou Wertenberg not just if thou Shouldst deny me any thing that is good:
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but a soul that is neer can pray standing, or walking, or talking, as that good man that you read of in the Book of Ezra, he can pray with his hat on, he can pray in his bed, or where you will,
but a soul that is near can pray standing, or walking, or talking, as that good man that you read of in the Book of Ezra, he can pray with his hat on, he can pray in his Bed, or where you will,
a strong, fond saint takes less care for his owne salvation, but he cares much for the service of Iesus Christ. For (thinks he) let the Lord Iesus look to that;
a strong, found saint Takes less care for his own salvation, but he Cares much for the service of Iesus christ. For (thinks he) let the Lord Iesus look to that;
he hath taken on him to die for my soul, and he hath promised to receive it; and he hath sayd he will not cast away them that come to him, I have cast my soul on him, sink or swim, I will not trouble my head with that,
he hath taken on him to die for my soul, and he hath promised to receive it; and he hath said he will not cast away them that come to him, I have cast my soul on him, sink or swim, I will not trouble my head with that,
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As suppose you meet in the way as you travell, an enemy, a man that (it may be) stands there to destroy you, though you meet him you know not his purpose, if you did, you would go another way;
As suppose you meet in the Way as you travel, an enemy, a man that (it may be) Stands there to destroy you, though you meet him you know not his purpose, if you did, you would go Another Way;
As the spouse in the Canticles (for the Canticles is a book of fondnesse between Christ and his people) she hears one talk, I warrant you (saith she) this is the voice of my beloved;
As the spouse in the Canticles (for the Canticles is a book of fondness between christ and his people) she hears one talk, I warrant you (Says she) this is the voice of my Beloved;
she is so fond of him, that she could not hear one talk, but she saith, It is my beloved, when she looks on the gallery, and the lattice, I warrant you (saith she) my beloved looks thorow that grate, and when she sleeps, her heart waketh.
she is so found of him, that she could not hear one talk, but she Says, It is my Beloved, when she looks on the gallery, and the lattice, I warrant you (Says she) my Beloved looks thorough that grate, and when she sleeps, her heart waketh.
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The first thing is, that God utterly convinceth a Saint of the vanity of every creature, and of every condition, he will never be fond till then: God lets him suck one creature after another,
The First thing is, that God utterly Convinces a Saint of the vanity of every creature, and of every condition, he will never be found till then: God lets him suck one creature After Another,
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when he is sick, if I were well, I should rejoyce, and glorifie God: God gives him health, and then he is in a worse temper. When he is poor, saith he,
when he is sick, if I were well, I should rejoice, and Glorify God: God gives him health, and then he is in a Worse temper. When he is poor, Says he,
and saith to him, Dost thou not see that thou art worse then thou wert before? So God chaseth him from one creature to another, and from one condition to another. If he would be in the Country, God convinceth him that he will be worse then in the Town; At last he saith, Lord, I have tried, and hunted all,
and Says to him, Dost thou not see that thou art Worse then thou Wertenberg before? So God chases him from one creature to Another, and from one condition to Another. If he would be in the Country, God Convinces him that he will be Worse then in the Town; At last he Says, Lord, I have tried, and hunted all,
and I see they are a company of vanities. And sometime when he is sick in body, and shaken in soul, God appears gloriously, and makes the worst condition better then the best:
and I see they Are a company of vanities. And sometime when he is sick in body, and shaken in soul, God appears gloriously, and makes the worst condition better then the best:
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and, saith a Saint, I do not much care what condition, whether he put me in prison, or at liberty, whether I be rich or poor; well or sick, so he reveal himself to my soul.
and, Says a Saint, I do not much care what condition, whither he put me in prison, or At liberty, whither I be rich or poor; well or sick, so he reveal himself to my soul.
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for I have seen God to be all in all, I have seen nothing in riches, and in liberty, but as God comes into a condition, or is absent, so it is sweet or bitter, good, or bad. People that are professors in these sad times, they would not be so reaching, and griping and undermining, for offices, and places, and preferments, and I know not what, if they did see this.
for I have seen God to be all in all, I have seen nothing in riches, and in liberty, but as God comes into a condition, or is absent, so it is sweet or bitter, good, or bad. People that Are professors in these sad times, they would not be so reaching, and gripping and undermining, for Offices, and places, and preferments, and I know not what, if they did see this.
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There are abundance of those thoughts in the soul, especially in affliction; some professors are ready to say, God hath found me out as an hypocrite, and plagueth me.
There Are abundance of those thoughts in the soul, especially in affliction; Some professors Are ready to say, God hath found me out as an hypocrite, and plagueth me.
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and so overpowers their hearts with his love, that there is not one thought nor imagination in their hearts, but onely of love to him, and then they will be fond: for when they see pure love in God, and nothing but a principle of pure love in them to God;
and so overpowers their hearts with his love, that there is not one Thought nor imagination in their hearts, but only of love to him, and then they will be found: for when they see pure love in God, and nothing but a principle of pure love in them to God;
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what should hinder but they should be fond one of another? There is a homely comparison, a woman that hath butter in a dish, she melts some of the butter; but if she take it too soon from the fire, there will be a core, a knob in the dish left,
what should hinder but they should be found one of Another? There is a homely comparison, a woman that hath butter in a dish, she melts Some of the butter; but if she take it too soon from the fire, there will be a core, a knob in the dish left,
So a weak Saint, by studying the promises of God, and the love of God, it dissolves much of the knobbinesse, yet there are some hard thoughts, and Iealousies, and suspitions: but God comes at last,
So a weak Saint, by studying the promises of God, and the love of God, it dissolves much of the knobbinesse, yet there Are Some hard thoughts, and Jealousy's, and suspicions: but God comes At last,
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and melts all the butter together, all the knobbiness that is in the heart, every thought, and imagination, of terrour, and guilt, and fear, that there is a clear,
and melts all the butter together, all the knobbiness that is in the heart, every Thought, and imagination, of terror, and guilt, and Fear, that there is a clear,
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or soul, and shall say, what thinkest thou of me now? hast thou any hard thoughts of me? saith God: No, saith the soul, all is Love. As for instance, I will tell you a thing, the worst on this side hell, I speake not of imprisonment ▪ or shame, but God may take him,
or soul, and shall say, what Thinkest thou of me now? hast thou any hard thoughts of me? Says God: No, Says the soul, all is Love. As for instance, I will tell you a thing, the worst on this side hell, I speak not of imprisonment ▪ or shame, but God may take him,
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for there is a hell in the heart, if God take off the vail of grace, if he draw the Curtain, there is nothing but hell in the soul: There are many sins that thou hast committed, that there is not a soul in the world that hath committed worse.
for there is a hell in the heart, if God take off the Vail of grace, if he draw the Curtain, there is nothing but hell in the soul: There Are many Sins that thou hast committed, that there is not a soul in the world that hath committed Worse.
This is true, saith a Saint, and dost thou not think, saith God, that thou art an hypocrite? and that I shall damn thee for this? No, saith the soul, I know I have nothing in me but of thy Grace, and if thou draw the Curtain, all is hell; but there is nothing but love, even then after sin, there is not one hard thought, it makes the soul more fond: he saith, it is true, I am so,
This is true, Says a Saint, and dost thou not think, Says God, that thou art an hypocrite? and that I shall damn thee for this? No, Says the soul, I know I have nothing in me but of thy Grace, and if thou draw the Curtain, all is hell; but there is nothing but love, even then After since, there is not one hard Thought, it makes the soul more found: he Says, it is true, I am so,
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and seeing that I am weaker then I was, I have the more need to betake me to thy lap, and into thy arms, and so he grows more fond of God by sin it self.
and seeing that I am Weaker then I was, I have the more need to betake me to thy lap, and into thy arms, and so he grows more found of God by since it self.
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when God corrects his childe with one sin for another: It may be for his fault he lets him run to covet Places and Offices, &c. and the next day after, the Lord suffers another lust to carry him as in a Chariot to hell, that this may make him take heed how he looks after such things.
when God corrects his child with one since for Another: It may be for his fault he lets him run to covet Places and Offices, etc. and the next day After, the Lord suffers Another lust to carry him as in a Chariot to hell, that this may make him take heed how he looks After such things.
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This is the worst between this and hell saith God: Should I not now come, and break thee in pieces as a villain? No, saith the soul, this is a wise design of thy love, and there is nothing but love in thee to me,
This is the worst between this and hell Says God: Should I not now come, and break thee in Pieces as a villain? No, Says the soul, this is a wise Design of thy love, and there is nothing but love in thee to me,
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Learn these things, beloved, There are many that come to hear, and all that I can see from them, is, that if there be controversal, they dispute of that when they come home,
Learn these things, Beloved, There Are many that come to hear, and all that I can see from them, is, that if there be controversal, they dispute of that when they come home,
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but lay these things to heart, as it is said of Mary, and beg of the Lord to screw up your souls to that heavenly, blessed Life, that you may attain in this world.
but lay these things to heart, as it is said of Marry, and beg of the Lord to screw up your Souls to that heavenly, blessed Life, that you may attain in this world.
A childe of God will never be fond till he be secure, and he will never be so till God shew him by his Spirit, that he is more then conqueror over most of his enemies,
A child of God will never be found till he be secure, and he will never be so till God show him by his Spirit, that he is more then conqueror over most of his enemies,
But by faith, when Satan is most severe, he is conquered, and sin when it is most violent, he looks on it as a vassall at his foot, intreating pardon. It is said in Daniel, that Christ came to bring in everlasting righteousness, and make an end of sin.
But by faith, when Satan is most severe, he is conquered, and sin when it is most violent, he looks on it as a vassal At his foot, entreating pardon. It is said in daniel, that christ Come to bring in everlasting righteousness, and make an end of since.
say it be a strong temptation of covetousnesse, thou studiest to purchase and to enlarge thine inheritance: suppose there be such a thing in thy soul, and it is violent,
say it be a strong temptation of covetousness, thou studiest to purchase and to enlarge thine inheritance: suppose there be such a thing in thy soul, and it is violent,
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thou mayst say, Sin, though thou be strong, and I cannot put thee cut, thou hast bolted the door, but thou art my slave, and in the blood of Christ, I am thy conquerour; thou thinkest to conquer me, but thou art my vassall and my slave. And much more may he say so of Satan; Thou molestest me,
thou Mayest say, since, though thou be strong, and I cannot put thee Cut, thou hast bolted the door, but thou art my slave, and in the blood of christ, I am thy conqueror; thou Thinkest to conquer me, but thou art my vassal and my slave. And much more may he say so of Satan; Thou molestest me,
When the soul out-mounts sin, to the place where dwelleth righteousnesse, that Kingdom that cannot be shaken; that I see all my enemies beneath: and when they are most strong,
When the soul out-mounts since, to the place where dwells righteousness, that Kingdom that cannot be shaken; that I see all my enemies beneath: and when they Are most strong,
but because we should have strong consolation, that must be conveyed according to our apprehensions, and thoughts: there God saith, and swears, and makes a Covenant, and binds himself, that we may see him bound. Therefore saith the Apostle in the Galatians, If it be but a mans Covenant, none can dissanull it.
but Because we should have strong consolation, that must be conveyed according to our apprehensions, and thoughts: there God Says, and swears, and makes a Covenant, and binds himself, that we may see him bound. Therefore Says the Apostle in the Galatians, If it be but a men Covenant, none can dissanull it.
Therefore you should aime at the good of your souls, and seeing there is such a condition, that there are Saints that are so, desire the Lord to make you such.
Therefore you should aim At the good of your Souls, and seeing there is such a condition, that there Are Saints that Are so, desire the Lord to make you such.
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Ye shall not add unto the word which I command you, neither shall you diminish ought from it, that ye may keep the commandments of the Lord your God which I command you.
You shall not add unto the word which I command you, neither shall you diminish ought from it, that you may keep the Commandments of the Lord your God which I command you.
for they are sweet, and very serious words that Moses speaks to the people of Israel. One thing is in the fourth verse, saith Moses, Your eyes have seen what the Lord did because of Baal-peor:
for they Are sweet, and very serious words that Moses speaks to the people of Israel. One thing is in the fourth verse, Says Moses, Your eyes have seen what the Lord did Because of Baal-peor:
You shall read in Num. 25. 4. and in Num. 30. 15. that by the counsell of Balaam the people of Israel were brought to commit Idolatry at Baal-peor, Israel joyned himself to Baal-peor;
You shall read in Num. 25. 4. and in Num. 30. 15. that by the counsel of balaam the people of Israel were brought to commit Idolatry At Baal-peor, Israel joined himself to Baal-peor;
They were brought first to whordom, and then to Idolatry, as we may see in that Chapter, for which God cut off men and women about some twenty four thousand.
They were brought First to whoredom, and then to Idolatry, as we may see in that Chapter, for which God Cut off men and women about Some twenty four thousand.
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It signifies, first to glew, to unite two things together into one, and so you shall have it, Gen. 2. 24. They two shall be joyned, and made one flesh, they shall be glewed (as it were) together.
It signifies, First to glew, to unite two things together into one, and so you shall have it, Gen. 2. 24. They two shall be joined, and made one Flesh, they shall be glued (as it were) together.
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So you have it in Ephes. 5. And there is in that word, as that reverend Doctor Preston, I remember, observes, it signifies a greater union th•• any other in the world.
So you have it in Ephesians 5. And there is in that word, as that reverend Doctor Preston, I Remember, observes, it signifies a greater Union th•• any other in the world.
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Beloved, such a union should be between our souls and Iesus Christ; we should not hang loose upon Iesus Christ, we should be united to him as a man to his wife, yea something more then that:
beloved, such a Union should be between our Souls and Iesus christ; we should not hang lose upon Iesus christ, we should be united to him as a man to his wife, yea something more then that:
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Knit my heart; as Ionathans heart was knit to David. Will you learn this now? For our work is as Moses said in another kind, I have laid before you this day life and death, and (saith he) at another time, I have laid before you judgements and statutes:
Knit my heart; as Ionathans heart was knit to David. Will you Learn this now? For our work is as Moses said in Another kind, I have laid before you this day life and death, and (Says he) At Another time, I have laid before you Judgments and statutes:
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and Iesus Christ. And therefore learn this, when thou goest home, if thou finde a loosnesse between thee and Christ, remember this word, thou shouldest learn to cleave to the Lord, and pray the Lord to knit thy heart to him.
and Iesus christ. And Therefore Learn this, when thou goest home, if thou find a looseness between thee and christ, Remember this word, thou Shouldst Learn to cleave to the Lord, and pray the Lord to knit thy heart to him.
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When there is a loosnesse, that is, when many times, other things run between thy heart and God, sometimes thy husband, sometimes thy wife, sometimes thy money, thy wealth, thy cash hath thy heart:
When there is a looseness, that is, when many times, other things run between thy heart and God, sometime thy husband, sometime thy wife, sometime thy money, thy wealth, thy cash hath thy heart:
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now when a woman leaves the one, and sticks to the other, this is properly called cleaving. You shall read also in 2 Sam. 20. 2. the people of Israel, every man of Israel, went up from after David.
now when a woman leaves the one, and sticks to the other, this is properly called cleaving. You shall read also in 2 Sam. 20. 2. the people of Israel, every man of Israel, went up from After David.
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The people of Israel there, in a peevish humor, left David their King, and followed Sheba the son of Bichri, but the men of Iudah did cleave to their King from Iordan to Ierusalem.
The people of Israel there, in a peevish humour, left David their King, and followed Sheba the son of Bichri, but the men of Iudah did cleave to their King from Iordan to Ierusalem.
There the people were divided, Israel followed Sheba, but Iudah clave to David. In stead of many I will give you but one more, that is in the book of Ruth, you shall have there a good woman that had two daughters in law, her sons were both dead,
There the people were divided, Israel followed Sheba, but Iudah clave to David. In stead of many I will give you but one more, that is in the book of Ruth, you shall have there a good woman that had two daughters in law, her Sons were both dead,
and she takes her leave of her two daughters, Chap. 2. 8. Naomi said to her two daughters in law, Go, return each to her mothers house, the Lord deal kindly with you,
and she Takes her leave of her two daughters, Chap. 2. 8. Naomi said to her two daughters in law, Go, return each to her mother's house, the Lord deal kindly with you,
Then she kissed them, &c. And they said, surely we will return with thee to thy people, we will go along, we will not leave thee, No, daughters (saith she) do not so, for I cannot bear other children for you to marry, as the law was then.
Then she kissed them, etc. And they said, surely we will return with thee to thy people, we will go along, we will not leave thee, No, daughters (Says she) do not so, for I cannot bear other children for you to marry, as the law was then.
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when there is a division among professors, then to be able to cleave to Iesus Christ. That you may understand it, conceive that in the wayes of Iesus Christ, many times there are such times that abundance of hypocrites as well as Saints abide with him, they are sometimes still, like the waters of Shilo, there is no persecution or trouble in them, it may be there is a great deal of honour, and wealth, and riches with them,
when there is a division among professors, then to be able to cleave to Iesus christ. That you may understand it, conceive that in the ways of Iesus christ, many times there Are such times that abundance of Hypocrites as well as Saints abide with him, they Are sometime still, like the waters of Shilo, there is no persecution or trouble in them, it may be there is a great deal of honour, and wealth, and riches with them,
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but there is a little tripp, and step in the ways of godlines, when there is a parting, when hypocrites like Orpah, shall weep, and repent, and so shall go with Christ no longer: if they do, one shall loose his friends, another his trade, another his wife,
but there is a little trip, and step in the ways of godliness, when there is a parting, when Hypocrites like Orpah, shall weep, and Repent, and so shall go with christ no longer: if they do, one shall lose his Friends, Another his trade, Another his wife,
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and shall lift up their voices and weep, and take their leaves; then is the beautie of Christianity and the blessednesse of a Christian, to be able to cleave to the Lord in such a time as this is.
and shall lift up their voices and weep, and take their leaves; then is the beauty of Christianity and the blessedness of a Christian, to be able to cleave to the Lord in such a time as this is.
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why he should choose this and no more, but onely pitch upon this exhortation, that seeing they were godly, and had received the grace of God, he should say;
why he should choose this and no more, but only pitch upon this exhortation, that seeing they were godly, and had received the grace of God, he should say;
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Indeed the reason was (as I conceive) if you compare it with Chap. 14. 22. Barnabas was a man to whom God had discovered much of the doctrine of Tribulation, and persecution that belonged to the Gospell.
Indeed the reason was (as I conceive) if you compare it with Chap. 14. 22. Barnabas was a man to whom God had discovered much of the Doctrine of Tribulation, and persecution that belonged to the Gospel.
For take notice of it by the bye, I look on the people of God, li•e the servants of God that did go to build the Temple, some were appointed to hew stone, some to digge them up,
For take notice of it by the buy, I look on the people of God, li•e the Servants of God that did go to built the Temple, Some were appointed to hew stone, Some to dig them up,
So the Lord Iesus in his Kingdom (no man knows the reason why) he cuts out distinct parcells of work to his people, and thereupon supplies them with his spirit,
So the Lord Iesus in his Kingdom (no man knows the reason why) he cuts out distinct parcels of work to his people, and thereupon supplies them with his Spirit,
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God fastens the doctrine of justification upon some, that they cannot rest night nor day, and one that may be unwilling to die for another point, but not for that:
God fastens the Doctrine of justification upon Some, that they cannot rest night nor day, and one that may be unwilling to die for Another point, but not for that:
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Another about Church-government, Another upon sanctification, none knowes why; but God fits them for their work by his Spirit, according to his blessed will.
another about Church-government, another upon sanctification, none knows why; but God fits them for their work by his Spirit, according to his blessed will.
Now this Barnabas it seemes did not speak much as we read of, but he had a mighty apprehension of persecutions and tribulations that the Saints should suffer in this world.
Now this Barnabas it seems did not speak much as we read of, but he had a mighty apprehension of persecutions and tribulations that the Saints should suffer in this world.
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Therefore in Acts 14. 22. he and Paul confirm the souls of the Disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the Kingdom of God.
Therefore in Acts 14. 22. he and Paul confirm the Souls of the Disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the Kingdom of God.
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In every Sermon (as we may say) Barnabas had something to strengthen the souls of the people to go thorow tribulation, and affliction, It may be another Apostle had his Spirit upon another work.
In every Sermon (as we may say) Barnabas had something to strengthen the Souls of the people to go thorough tribulation, and affliction, It may be Another Apostle had his Spirit upon Another work.
one is offended at the Crosse, that it takes away his credit, another for his profit, another his liberty, another his trading: but brethren, I beseech you with full purpose of heart to cleave to the Lord. See how a company in Iohn 6. with one word speaking went all away from Christ, If they had been called to fire from Christ, it had been something;
one is offended At the Cross, that it Takes away his credit, Another for his profit, Another his liberty, Another his trading: but brothers, I beseech you with full purpose of heart to cleave to the Lord. See how a company in John 6. with one word speaking went all away from christ, If they had been called to fire from christ, it had been something;
but he saith no more, but you must eat my flesh and drink my blood, and they all went away. Yet the Disciples (there was twelve then) saith Christ, Will ye go away also? Lord,
but he Says no more, but you must eat my Flesh and drink my blood, and they all went away. Yet the Disciples (there was twelve then) Says christ, Will you go away also? Lord,
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when all but the Apostles left him, that we read of, but with full purpose of heart, the Greek word signifies with full decree of heart, such as the Medes and Persians had,
when all but the Apostles left him, that we read of, but with full purpose of heart, the Greek word signifies with full Decree of heart, such as the Medes and Persians had,
the Apostle alludes to that, there must be such a decree in the soul, of sticking to Christ, and cleaving to God, notwithstanding all tribulations, and persecutions, and shame, and reproach, and trouble whatsoever that befalls, that you may as soon break the lawes of the Medes and Persians, as bring the soul from that decree, As one said of old, they might as soon stop the Sun in the firmament, as hinder that godly man in his course of holinesse, So let me intreat,
the Apostle alludes to that, there must be such a Decree in the soul, of sticking to christ, and cleaving to God, notwithstanding all tribulations, and persecutions, and shame, and reproach, and trouble whatsoever that befalls, that you may as soon break the laws of the Medes and Persians, as bring the soul from that Decree, As one said of old, they might as soon stop the Sun in the firmament, as hinder that godly man in his course of holiness, So let me entreat,
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First, when a generall time of sin comes up among you, as this of Baal peor, there were twenty four thousand slaine, for their sin at Baal-peor; sin when it comes up once, is like a streame; truly the course of the world is but the streame of sin in the world, and worldly men.
First, when a general time of since comes up among you, as this of Baal peor, there were twenty four thousand slain, for their since At Baal-peor; sin when it comes up once, is like a stream; truly the course of the world is but the stream of since in the world, and worldly men.
Therefore you shall see that sins in Nations, though they begin from little, see how men are carried away with them when once they are grown strong! when once people begin to be proud and high, and set themselves up, every one shall be so.
Therefore you shall see that Sins in nations, though they begin from little, see how men Are carried away with them when once they Are grown strong! when once people begin to be proud and high, and Set themselves up, every one shall be so.
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When thou seest generall dissimulation in a Kingdom, to call darknesse light, and light darknesse, and good evil, and evil good, to call good men treacherous, and treacherous men good, to call blinde, base, superstitious men Orthodox, and Orthodox men superstitious, take heed then that thou cleave to the Lord.
When thou See general dissimulation in a Kingdom, to call darkness Light, and Light darkness, and good evil, and evil good, to call good men treacherous, and treacherous men good, to call blind, base, superstitious men Orthodox, and Orthodox men superstitious, take heed then that thou cleave to the Lord.
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Then secondly, when persecutions, and sufferings come, few men make account of it, we cannot make people sensible of it, what they must suffer, they have false hopes;
Then secondly, when persecutions, and sufferings come, few men make account of it, we cannot make people sensible of it, what they must suffer, they have false hope's;
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they think that though people suffered in Queen Maryes time, and others may after, yet they shall go in peace. We must suffer: talk of Reformation, and what you will;
they think that though people suffered in Queen Maryes time, and Others may After, yet they shall go in peace. We must suffer: talk of Reformation, and what you will;
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and earnest prayer to the Lord, when you see others run into sin and are carried away for fear of this trouble, and that crosse, and the other shame, that then you abide with the Lord as Iudah, Though Israel play the harlot,
and earnest prayer to the Lord, when you see Others run into since and Are carried away for Fear of this trouble, and that cross, and the other shame, that then you abide with the Lord as Iudah, Though Israel play the harlot,
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Though such a man dissemble, yet why should I do so? though such a one go against his own light, and conscience, yet why should not I cleave to Christ? That is one exhortation, that you would cleave to the Lord.
Though such a man dissemble, yet why should I do so? though such a one go against his own Light, and conscience, yet why should not I cleave to christ? That is one exhortation, that you would cleave to the Lord.
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2 For lo, thine enemies make a tumult: and they that hate thee have list up the head &c. THis Psalm containes in it a grievous complaint of the prophet to God, against the enemies of his Son, and of his people. Some do conceive that it was not the prophet David, but Isaiah, or some of the prophets in the time of Hezekiah, when Zenecharib, and other Nations that were confederate with him were coming up against Israel.
2 For lo, thine enemies make a tumult: and they that hate thee have list up the head etc. THis Psalm contains in it a grievous complaint of the Prophet to God, against the enemies of his Son, and of his people. some do conceive that it was not the Prophet David, but Isaiah, or Some of the Prophets in the time of Hezekiah, when Sennacherib, and other nations that were confederate with him were coming up against Israel.
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Secondly, he layes down the matter of the complaint which was the crafty counsell, and the conspiracie of divers wicked people, yea of Nations, some ten Nations, against the people of God, the Israelites, and he lays down in particular who they were.
Secondly, he lays down the matter of the complaint which was the crafty counsel, and the Conspiracy of diverse wicked people, yea of nations, Some ten nations, against the people of God, the Israelites, and he lays down in particular who they were.
Lastly, he lays down the end, why he so prayed or prephesied, to wit, that his enemies might be filled with shame, that they might seek the name of the Lord, that they might be brought home to God. Or if they will go on and perish, that others may know the name of the Lord, that they may know that thou whose name is Iehovah, art most high over all the earth.
Lastly, he lays down the end, why he so prayed or prephesied, to wit, that his enemies might be filled with shame, that they might seek the name of the Lord, that they might be brought home to God. Or if they will go on and perish, that Others may know the name of the Lord, that they may know that thou whose name is Jehovah, art most high over all the earth.
and when God shall bring confusion on his enemies, others will acknewledge the name of the Lord Iehovah, and that there is no other in the whole earth.
and when God shall bring confusion on his enemies, Others will acknewledge the name of the Lord Jehovah, and that there is no other in the Whole earth.
And you must take notice, and it is worth observing, that when the prophet saith here, O God, he means Iesus Christ. That whereas ordinarily in the old Testament, especially in the book of Psalms when you hear the prophet mention God, or Iehovah, or the Lord, you think of God naturally, out of Christ, whereas he usually means Iesus Christ; as I could fully cleare it if I had time.
And you must take notice, and it is worth observing, that when the Prophet Says Here, Oh God, he means Iesus christ. That whereas ordinarily in the old Testament, especially in the book of Psalms when you hear the Prophet mention God, or Jehovah, or the Lord, you think of God naturally, out of christ, whereas he usually means Iesus christ; as I could Fully clear it if I had time.
you shall see no wicked man but in some sort or other he will speak honourably of God: but God in Christ, God in the mediator, God in the Gospell, God in his Saints, God in Gospell ordinances, and the like:
you shall see no wicked man but in Some sort or other he will speak honourably of God: but God in christ, God in the Mediator, God in the Gospel, God in his Saints, God in Gospel ordinances, and the like:
hence are all the tumults in the world, and all the conspiracies against God, and his Saints. Therefore if you compare this place, Thine enemies make a tumult against thee, with Psal. 2. Why do the heathen rage? Or why do they make a tumult? (as some read it) and why do the people imagine a vaine thing? the Kings of the earth take counsell against the Lord, and against his anointed.
hence Are all the tumults in the world, and all the conspiracies against God, and his Saints. Therefore if you compare this place, Thine enemies make a tumult against thee, with Psalm 2. Why do the heathen rage? Or why do they make a tumult? (as Some read it) and why do the people imagine a vain thing? the Kings of the earth take counsel against the Lord, and against his anointed.
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when he gives them faire weather, they blesse him; when he gives them peace and preserves them in their journeys and wayes, every one speaks well of God:
when he gives them fair weather, they bless him; when he gives them peace and preserves them in their journeys and ways, every one speaks well of God:
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but the meaning is this, that many times when his son Iesus Christ, and his laws; and his ordinances are most conspired against, God (as it were) doth keep silence, I meane Iesus Christ, God in Christ, when his people,
but the meaning is this, that many times when his son Iesus christ, and his laws; and his ordinances Are most conspired against, God (as it were) does keep silence, I mean Iesus christ, God in christ, when his people,
that is, Surely it is impossible that God should eye, and see my wayes, and how men deal with me while I am believing, and waiting, and praying, and humbling my soul;
that is, Surely it is impossible that God should eye, and see my ways, and how men deal with me while I am believing, and waiting, and praying, and humbling my soul;
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One is, the Lord doth it to trie their faith, as we see clearly, Matthew, 8. 23. where it is said that our Lord Christ was asleep, There arose a great tempest, insomuch as the ship was covered with waves, but he was asleep;
One is, the Lord does it to try their faith, as we see clearly, Matthew, 8. 23. where it is said that our Lord christ was asleep, There arose a great tempest, insomuch as the ship was covered with waves, but he was asleep;
and they were rowing for their lives, their Lord was asleep the while, and he said to them, Why are ye fearfull, O ye of little faith? Then he arose,
and they were rowing for their lives, their Lord was asleep the while, and he said to them, Why Are you fearful, Oh you of little faith? Then he arose,
and fear and horrour shall cover their souls, and all to try their faith. For faith is the evidence of things not seen, take it in all senses, take faith for the soul or faith for the body;
and Fear and horror shall cover their Souls, and all to try their faith. For faith is the evidence of things not seen, take it in all Senses, take faith for the soul or faith for the body;
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so we may say of faith, If we see, why do we yet hope? If we did see God present striking of wicked men when they consult against his children, this were sense; men would see that it were better to stick to God then otherwise,
so we may say of faith, If we see, why do we yet hope? If we did see God present striking of wicked men when they consult against his children, this were sense; men would see that it were better to stick to God then otherwise,
for every man would be a professor. But God seems to sleep sometimes and keeps silence, and leaves his people as he did this poor fishing boat here, to see if when they see nothing they will keep faith to him.
for every man would be a professor. But God seems to sleep sometime and keeps silence, and leaves his people as he did this poor fishing boat Here, to see if when they see nothing they will keep faith to him.
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or his people out of uprightnesse of heart. For if God should alwayes appear for his cause, God and his cause should have many favourites and friends: but sometimes God leaves his cause, and leaves his people;
or his people out of uprightness of heart. For if God should always appear for his cause, God and his cause should have many favourites and Friends: but sometime God leaves his cause, and leaves his people;
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Therefore his arm brought salvation unto him, and his righteousnesse, it sustained him: he put on righteousnesse as a breast-plate, and an helmet of salvation upon his head,
Therefore his arm brought salvation unto him, and his righteousness, it sustained him: he put on righteousness as a breastplate, and an helmet of salvation upon his head,
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but to trie us a little space, whether we will couragiously stick to God and his cause, or basely for fear of men comply with the world. There is a third reason;
but to try us a little Molle, whither we will courageously stick to God and his cause, or basely for Fear of men comply with the world. There is a third reason;
God (as it were) keeps silence; and holds his peace in the middst of the greatest troubles to this end, that God may (as it were) gather the wicked into one fagot, into one bundle that they may be destroyed together.
God (as it were) keeps silence; and holds his peace in the midst of the greatest Troubles to this end, that God may (as it were) gather the wicked into one faggot, into one bundle that they may be destroyed together.
and there are ten Nations that God promiseth to cut off before Abraham at once, the Perrezites, and the Iebusites, and the Canaanites, &c. So God heaps them together, and burns them like stubble.
and there Are ten nations that God promises to Cut off before Abraham At once, the Perrezites, and the Jebusites, and the Canaanites, etc. So God heaps them together, and burns them like stubble.
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thus God gathers their enemies on heaps as stubble, that he may burn them together. Therefore from this that I have said, I have three words to say to you, and to my own soul.
thus God gathers their enemies on heaps as stubble, that he may burn them together. Therefore from this that I have said, I have three words to say to you, and to my own soul.
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The first of all is, that if the Lord should take any such course in our dayes, that you would learn hence to awake God, to call upon his Name, to be earnest with him. Truly, there are a generation of people now, I leave them to the Lord to judge them (as I shall alway) for we have all one master;
The First of all is, that if the Lord should take any such course in our days, that you would Learn hence to awake God, to call upon his Name, to be earnest with him. Truly, there Are a generation of people now, I leave them to the Lord to judge them (as I shall always) for we have all one master;
but there is a people that throw away the ordinance of prayer, and they professe to live immediately upon God without ordinances, without prayer, and without all the rest.
but there is a people that throw away the Ordinance of prayer, and they profess to live immediately upon God without ordinances, without prayer, and without all the rest.
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but this I know as far as ever I had experience, that the chiefest way of communion with God is spirituall prayer; Build up one another on your holy faith,
but this I know as Far as ever I had experience, that the chiefest Way of communion with God is spiritual prayer; Built up one Another on your holy faith,
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and Pray in the Holy Ghost, saith Iude. And therefore, though you be ancient Christians, and grow spirituall, and see a great deal of formality in your prayers,
and Pray in the Holy Ghost, Says Iude. And Therefore, though you be ancient Christians, and grow spiritual, and see a great deal of formality in your Prayers,
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and imbitters our hearts, and spirits, and lives, then the beholding of things by sense, that as one good man speaks, I wish (saith he) sometimes that I were quite bereft of reason that I might exercise faith.
and imbitters our hearts, and spirits, and lives, then the beholding of things by sense, that as one good man speaks, I wish (Says he) sometime that I were quite bereft of reason that I might exercise faith.
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Then lastly, I would admonish all in the bowels of Iesus Christ, to take heed of betraying Gods cause or people, or your own salvation by your fleshlinesse; I mean, take heed you that have thought well of God,
Then lastly, I would admonish all in the bowels of Iesus christ, to take heed of betraying God's cause or people, or your own salvation by your fleshliness; I mean, take heed you that have Thought well of God,
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and his people, and have spoken well of him, that when you see God sleep a little while, and seems not to owne them, take heed that you help not the children of Lot;
and his people, and have spoken well of him, that when you see God sleep a little while, and seems not to own them, take heed that you help not the children of Lot;
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So God takes upon him to sleep, and if he see his little ones oppressed, and abused, when he awakes he will be as a Bear robbed of her whelps. So much concerning that.
So God Takes upon him to sleep, and if he see his little ones oppressed, and abused, when he awakes he will be as a Bear robbed of her whelps. So much Concerning that.
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For loe thine enemies make a tumult, and they that hate thee lift up their heads, they have taken crafty counsell, &c. The complaint was this in generall, that they began to make a tumult. Why a tumlt? The whole world is but like an Army, a Brigade of men (as it were) under a Generall; and God is the Lord of Hoasts, that is the Lord of his Armies: now when there is a tumult in an Army, they complaine to the officers, to the Generall especially;
For lo thine enemies make a tumult, and they that hate thee lift up their Heads, they have taken crafty counsel, etc. The complaint was this in general, that they began to make a tumult. Why a tumlt? The Whole world is but like an Army, a Brigade of men (as it were) under a General; and God is the Lord of Hosts, that is the Lord of his Armies: now when there is a tumult in an Army, they complain to the Officers, to the General especially;
You see here the property of wicked people, when God doth not restraine them to consult, and conspire against the godly: for by the hidden ones are meant the godly.
You see Here the property of wicked people, when God does not restrain them to consult, and conspire against the godly: for by the hidden ones Are meant the godly.
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They are called hidden ones, or secret ones (as some read it) because they are precious: as in Exodus God calls them his treasure, my peculiar people, my treasure. And you know our treasure and riches, we hide it, and keep it secret.
They Are called hidden ones, or secret ones (as Some read it) Because they Are precious: as in Exodus God calls them his treasure, my peculiar people, my treasure. And you know our treasure and riches, we hide it, and keep it secret.
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And they are called hidden ones likewise, because the Lord useth to hide his people in the time of trouble, hide me in the hollow of thy hand (saith David) and hide me under the shadow of thy wings, in another place.
And they Are called hidden ones likewise, Because the Lord uses to hide his people in the time of trouble, hide me in the hollow of thy hand (Says David) and hide me under the shadow of thy wings, in Another place.
because the Devill alway hath some vail upon the eyes of the wicked, that they are not able to know the Saints as Saints. 1 Ioh. 3. Now we are the sons of God,
Because the devil always hath Some Vail upon the eyes of the wicked, that they Are not able to know the Saints as Saints. 1 John 3. Now we Are the Sons of God,
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and who are not, the Devill hath so many wayes, and nick-names; as to call them Lollards, and Schismaticks, and Puritans, and now there are more nick-names then ever.
and who Are not, the devil hath so many ways, and nicknames; as to call them Lollards, and Schismatics, and Puritans, and now there Are more nicknames then ever.
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for it is not in the apprehension of wicked men to persecute the Saints as Saints, but they persecute them as Schismaticks, or hereticks one way or other;
for it is not in the apprehension of wicked men to persecute the Saints as Saints, but they persecute them as Schismatics, or Heretics one Way or other;
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I beseech you take heed how you consult, and conspire against people that make any profession of Religion, though you think they be hereticall, or Schismaticks, and it may be they are so,
I beseech you take heed how you consult, and conspire against people that make any profession of Religion, though you think they be heretical, or Schismatics, and it may be they Are so,
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and it may be they are Gods hidden ones: it may be because of my fleshliness I think him to be an heretick or a Schismatick, and it may be he is a Saint, and childe of God, and one of his hidden ones.
and it may be they Are God's hidden ones: it may be Because of my fleshliness I think him to be an heretic or a Schismatic, and it may be he is a Saint, and child of God, and one of his hidden ones.
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but the designe of Satan (whose part they act, who is the old serpent) is to overthrow the whole Kingdome of God to destroy the seed of the woman: therefore whosoever sets himself against one, his aime is (if he observe his own heart) if he could to destroy all.
but the Design of Satan (whose part they act, who is the old serpent) is to overthrow the Whole Kingdom of God to destroy the seed of the woman: Therefore whosoever sets himself against one, his aim is (if he observe his own heart) if he could to destroy all.
And in the times before, when men durst speak the language of their hearts, Bonner would say, I wish that all the hereticks were in a sack in the midst of the Sea. And many Bishops among us have gloried, that they had not one Puritan left in their Diocess.
And in the times before, when men durst speak the language of their hearts, Bonner would say, I wish that all the Heretics were in a sack in the midst of the Sea. And many Bishops among us have gloried, that they had not one Puritan left in their Diocese.
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And some of late have bragged that they hoped their would not be roome for one puritan in England; before those scurvie names that are rife among us now came up.
And Some of late have bragged that they hoped their would not be room for one puritan in England; before those scurvy names that Are rife among us now Come up.
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You see that Satan is not willing to have one Saint on earth, not one ordinance, or one Gospell-sermon. It is too low a designe for Satan to aime at a particular person.
You see that Satan is not willing to have one Saint on earth, not one Ordinance, or one Gospell-sermon. It is too low a Design for Satan to aim At a particular person.
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That is the reason that Pareus, a learned man gives, why the Saints are said to be a people that are not, 1 Cor. 1. because the people of the world wish that they were not;
That is the reason that Pareus, a learned man gives, why the Saints Are said to be a people that Are not, 1 Cor. 1. Because the people of the world wish that they were not;
though you begin with a few, first one, and then another, you will unawares fall into the tide, into the streame; to set on the whole designe of the Devill, that is, to cut off the people of God from being a Nation, that the name of Israel may be no more remembred.
though you begin with a few, First one, and then Another, you will unawares fallen into the tide, into the stream; to Set on the Whole Design of the devil, that is, to Cut off the people of God from being a nation, that the name of Israel may be no more remembered.
and it may be there is a reason to dislike this, and pretended reason to dislike the wayes of that, till at last he come to be an absolute persecuter of all godlinesse.
and it may be there is a reason to dislike this, and pretended reason to dislike the ways of that, till At last he come to be an absolute Persecutor of all godliness.
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And the other was, because whatsoever they did against his hidden ones, he tells God it was against him. So that (beloved) it is a great argument with God to awaken and stir him up against the wicked, and to help his people;
And the other was, Because whatsoever they did against his hidden ones, he tells God it was against him. So that (Beloved) it is a great argument with God to awaken and stir him up against the wicked, and to help his people;
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It is a sore thing when men occasionally and accidentally, and Ignorantly fall into the streame of the wicked, to do things against the Saints: but it is more grievous when they consult, and are confederate, and associat themselves together,
It is a soar thing when men occasionally and accidentally, and Ignorantly fallen into the stream of the wicked, to do things against the Saints: but it is more grievous when they consult, and Are confederate, and associate themselves together,
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It is enough, and too much that oft times ignorantly, and rashly we speak and do against the Saints (as a man out of frailty may do) but if we go to consult once, there are thousands of Saints that will awaken God, and wish God to come to the consultation.
It is enough, and too much that oft times ignorantly, and rashly we speak and do against the Saints (as a man out of frailty may do) but if we go to consult once, there Are thousands of Saints that will awaken God, and wish God to come to the consultation.
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Therefore whatsoever we do of ignorance, God may pardon, and pity: but take heed of all conspiring, and consulting against the Saints. And remember that I warne you this day, that if you hear that there is any meeting against the Saints, that there is a designe going on to root them out in this,
Therefore whatsoever we do of ignorance, God may pardon, and pity: but take heed of all conspiring, and consulting against the Saints. And Remember that I warn you this day, that if you hear that there is any meeting against the Saints, that there is a Design going on to root them out in this,
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but when it is against the Saints, as a blind man may see in such wayes as the world useth. I beseech you that come here to hear God, Take warning; have nothing to do with their conspiracies and plottings: for God will not brook that. They are confederate against thee.
but when it is against the Saints, as a blind man may see in such ways as the world uses. I beseech you that come Here to hear God, Take warning; have nothing to do with their conspiracies and plottings: for God will not brook that. They Are confederate against thee.
It is an old common truth, commonly known to the Saints, and to the world too; whatsoever you do against the Saints, you do against God, he that toucheth you (saith God) toucheth the apple of mine eye.
It is an old Common truth, commonly known to the Saints, and to the world too; whatsoever you do against the Saints, you do against God, he that touches you (Says God) touches the apple of mine eye.
and said, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? He doth not say, why dost thou go to Damascus, and arm wicked people to destroy my children? He speaks not such a word: but he saith;
and said, Saul, Saul, why Persecutest thou me? He does not say, why dost thou go to Damascus, and arm wicked people to destroy my children? He speaks not such a word: but he Says;
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Thou persecutest me. For the poor Saints they are under covert, they are married to Christ, and we cannot defend our selves, but we are married to one that will defend our suit, and what is done, he takes it as done to himself, and will accordingly judge them that do it.
Thou Persecutest me. For the poor Saints they Are under covert, they Are married to christ, and we cannot defend our selves, but we Are married to one that will defend our suit, and what is done, he Takes it as done to himself, and will accordingly judge them that do it.
Whatsoever good you do to the Saints, the Lord takes it as done to him; and whatsoever evill you do to the Saints, the Lord takes it as done to him; Mat. 25. When I was hungry you fed me,
Whatsoever good you do to the Saints, the Lord Takes it as done to him; and whatsoever evil you do to the Saints, the Lord Takes it as done to him; Mathew 25. When I was hungry you fed me,
Whereupon Calvin saith, that God, and his Saints, God, and the people of God are one. We are too subject to forget Christ in his members; we think not that we offend Christ, when out of imperiousness,
Whereupon calvin Says, that God, and his Saints, God, and the people of God Are one. We Are too Subject to forget christ in his members; we think not that we offend christ, when out of imperiousness,
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or out of heat or the like, we offend a poor Saint: and we think not that we help Christ Iesus directly when we help a poor Saint, if we did, we would be more wary in the one,
or out of heat or the like, we offend a poor Saint: and we think not that we help christ Iesus directly when we help a poor Saint, if we did, we would be more wary in the one,
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He names some ten Nations, that joyned together against one poor Israel. It is a thing you should observe that when the people of God are conspired against, God rests not in generall complaints, but he will know who they are.
He names Some ten nations, that joined together against one poor Israel. It is a thing you should observe that when the people of God Are conspired against, God rests not in general complaints, but he will know who they Are.
or what Corporall, or what Sergeant, or who did begin the mutiny? and it is a fearfull thing when a poore persecuted Saint shall bring thy name as a persecutor before the God of heaven.
or what Corporal, or what sergeant, or who did begin the mutiny? and it is a fearful thing when a poor persecuted Faint shall bring thy name as a persecutor before the God of heaven.
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When a poor Saint shall go home and say, There is a confederacie in London, a conspiracie against the Saints of God; and when a poor Saint shall say, such a Magistrate, such a Minister, such a man in such a street, such a woman set her husband against the Saints, and against thine ordinances: it is a fearfull thing.
When a poor Saint shall go home and say, There is a confederacy in London, a Conspiracy against the Saints of God; and when a poor Saint shall say, such a Magistrate, such a Minister, such a man in such a street, such a woman Set her husband against the Saints, and against thine ordinances: it is a fearful thing.
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A man may better bear a pound of dirt on his feet, then a graine of dirt in his eye; the Saints are the Apple of Gods eye. And a poor Saint he need say no more,
A man may better bear a pound of dirt on his feet, then a grain of dirt in his eye; the Saints Are the Apple of God's eye. And a poor Saint he need say no more,
but there is such a man delights in nothing but confederacie against the people of God; he delights in nothing but to have them opprest; he need say no more.
but there is such a man delights in nothing but confederacy against the people of God; he delights in nothing but to have them oppressed; he need say no more.
The best place in the world will afford company enough if a man will conspire, and plot against the Saints. It is no argument for a man to say, Such a Gentleman, and such a Magistrate is in,
The best place in the world will afford company enough if a man will conspire, and plot against the Saints. It is no argument for a man to say, Such a Gentleman, and such a Magistrate is in,
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It is rather an argument that the thing is evil when there is a multitude, especially when it is a multitude of people that are set upon no good, that the most are whoremongers, or drunkards, or covetous men;
It is rather an argument that the thing is evil when there is a multitude, especially when it is a multitude of people that Are Set upon no good, that the most Are whoremongers, or drunkards, or covetous men;
Now who this people of Edom were, you shall see Deut. 2. They were the seed of Esau, God had forbid the children of Israel when they were going up to Canaan, they that should not distress Moab, and Edom,
Now who this people of Edom were, you shall see Deuteronomy 2. They were the seed of Esau, God had forbid the children of Israel when they were going up to Canaan, they that should not distress Moab, and Edom,
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they should not plunder (as we use to say) nor do any thing unrighteously; because God had given Mount Seir to Edom, a people that had received abundance of kindnesses from Israel, and when they passed thorow their country, though they were a wicked people,
they should not plunder (as we use to say) nor doe any thing unrighteously; Because God had given Mount Seir to Edom, a people that had received abundance of Kindnesses from Israel, and when they passed thorough their country, though they were a wicked people,
yet they paid money for their very water, as it is in the beginning of Deuteronomie. And the Holy Ghost put them in the forefront, that Edom of all others should do it. The Tabernacles of Edom.
yet they paid money for their very water, as it is in the beginning of Deuteronomy. And the Holy Ghost put them in the forefront, that Edom of all Others should do it. The Tabernacles of Edom.
How many men have we seen in England, that have received many courtesies in their wants of the people of God, and when they have been in distress otherwise;
How many men have we seen in England, that have received many courtesies in their Wants of the people of God, and when they have been in distress otherwise;
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Therefore 2 Chron. 20. 11. you shall read of Moab, and Amon, and those of Mount Seir, they were coming to fight against Iehosaphat: Iehosaphat enters the suit to God; he sets himself to seek the Lord, and among the rest of his arguments, this is one, behold (saith he) how they reward us, to come to cast us out of the posession that thou hast given us to inherit, you shall read in ver. 10. And now behold the children of Ammon,
Therefore 2 Chronicles 20. 11. you shall read of Moab, and Amon, and those of Mount Seir, they were coming to fight against Jehoshaphat: Jehoshaphat enters the suit to God; he sets himself to seek the Lord, and among the rest of his Arguments, this is one, behold (Says he) how they reward us, to come to cast us out of the possession that thou hast given us to inherit, you shall read in ver. 10. And now behold the children of Ammon,
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but when they turn persecutors (it is a pittifull thing, consider of it) in the black roll of the accusations of the Saints, the Lord will have them put in the first place.
but when they turn persecutors (it is a pitiful thing, Consider of it) in the black roll of the accusations of the Saints, the Lord will have them put in the First place.
That is, those that came from Hagar: for though they were the same people, sometimes they are called Ishmalites from their father, or Hagarens from their Grand mother Hagar. Geball.
That is, those that Come from Hagar: for though they were the same people, sometime they Are called Ishmaelites from their father, or Hagarens from their Grand mother Hagar. Gebal.
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All the rest, Geball, and those inhabitants of Tyre, they were prophane people, they did but help the children of Lot, it was they that set it on foot, and carried the designe, a kinde of rotten professors, that are persecuters of godly people.
All the rest, Gebal, and those inhabitants of Tyre, they were profane people, they did but help the children of Lot, it was they that Set it on foot, and carried the Design, a kind of rotten professors, that Are persecuters of godly people.
for usually it comes to passe, that that Religion that was in power in the parents, is onely in forme in the children: they learn their fathers Religion by head, that they had by heart; they pray as their fathers did, but there is not that Spirit; and they can hear Sermons, but there is not the heart of their fathers, and mothers: so,
for usually it comes to pass, that that Religion that was in power in the Parents, is only in Form in the children: they Learn their Father's Religion by head, that they had by heart; they pray as their Father's did, but there is not that Spirit; and they can hear Sermons, but there is not the heart of their Father's, and mother's: so,
for a time they keep a forme of godliness that will not last, and then on a sudden they fall into the stream of persccution; and then all that head ▪ knowledge that they have, serves them for no other stead, but to make them more desperate, and skilfull in persecuting,
for a time they keep a Form of godliness that will not last, and then on a sudden they fallen into the stream of persccution; and then all that head ▪ knowledge that they have, serves them for no other stead, but to make them more desperate, and skilful in persecuting,
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Do unto them, as unto the Midianites, as to Sisera, as to Jabin at the brook Kison, which perished at Endor, they became as dung for the earth, &c. The prophet prayes, or prophesies against them two ways.
Do unto them, as unto the midianites, as to Sisera, as to Jabin At the brook Kishon, which perished At Endor, they became as dung for the earth, etc. The Prophet prays, or prophecies against them two ways.
You shall read of them in Iudg. 7. The Midiantes were as Grashoppers for number, and Gidion with an hundred men, that had Trumpets in their hands, comes upon them,
You shall read of them in Judges 7. The Midiantes were as Grasshoppers for number, and Gideon with an hundred men, that had Trumpets in their hands, comes upon them,
Do unto them, as unto Sisera, that is, be they never so strong, and have Chariots of Iron, thou canst make small meanes, a naile in the hand of a silly woman to be their overthrow.
Do unto them, as unto Sisera, that is, be they never so strong, and have Chariots of Iron, thou Canst make small means, a nail in the hand of a silly woman to be their overthrow.
Yea all their Princes like Zebah, and Zalmunna. Those were two great Princes that were slaine by Gedeon, Iudg. 8. Who said, Let us take to our selves the houses of God in possession.
Yea all their Princes like Zebah, and Zalmunna. Those were two great Princes that were slain by Gideon, Judges 8. Who said, Let us take to our selves the houses of God in possession.
Some conceive, the meaning is, make them as a wheele going down a hill, that give it but half a turne, and every motion will add strength to its course, the longer it runs down, the stronger; so the meaning is, let their own devises; and designes, tumble them further and further into misery; let every thing they do, help to throw them down to hell. That is true:
some conceive, the meaning is, make them as a wheel going down a hill, that give it but half a turn, and every motion will add strength to its course, the longer it runs down, the Stronger; so the meaning is, let their own devises; and designs, tumble them further and further into misery; let every thing they do, help to throw them down to hell. That is true:
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for all do not read it as a wheel. So the meaning is, O my God, let them never solidly be able to conclude any thing, but let them be so unstable that they may do, and undo, and say, and unsay; let them not prosper in any thing, but do thou dash all that they do, let it be as a feather or a light thing;
for all do not read it as a wheel. So the meaning is, Oh my God, let them never solidly be able to conclude any thing, but let them be so unstable that they may do, and undo, and say, and unsay; let them not prosper in any thing, but doe thou dash all that they do, let it be as a feather or a Light thing;
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tossed up and down in the aire. That is a thing that we see God many times doth, he makes the counsells of the wicked though they have wise heads, learned heads,
tossed up and down in the air. That is a thing that we see God many times does, he makes the Counsels of the wicked though they have wise Heads, learned Heads,
and it is so exprest in another place) but as stubble before the wind. And all do not read it stubble, but conceive it many be meant chaffe or any light thing. I adhere to these rather;
and it is so expressed in Another place) but as stubble before the wind. And all do not read it stubble, but conceive it many be meant chaff or any Light thing. I adhere to these rather;
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as the fire doth Goss, or Heath, or Fearne, or furrs, that one would think a whole mountaine were burning when a childe doth but set fire on Fures; so let those terrible judgements and storms of thine take them. And whereto?
as the fire does Goss, or Heath, or Fearne, or furs, that one would think a Whole mountain were burning when a child does but Set fire on Fures; so let those terrible Judgments and storms of thine take them. And whereto?
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There are no people so wickedly, and mischievously bent against the Saints, that they should desire God to ruine, and destroy them; onely, they may desire God to send his tempest, and storme on them, that they may learn to be afraid, and seek the name of the Lord.
There Are no people so wickedly, and mischievously bent against the Saints, that they should desire God to ruin, and destroy them; only, they may desire God to send his tempest, and storm on them, that they may Learn to be afraid, and seek the name of the Lord.
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he hath had mercy by the Gospell, therefore he should have mercy on every creature. And truly a man that knows his own desert, and his nature, and his wayes, and knows how much grace and mercy God shewes to his soul, he should not desire the worst man to go to hell, and perish.
he hath had mercy by the Gospel, Therefore he should have mercy on every creature. And truly a man that knows his own desert, and his nature, and his ways, and knows how much grace and mercy God shows to his soul, he should not desire the worst man to go to hell, and perish.
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and they will not be ashamed: yet others will, they will take notice how wicked people conspired against the people of God at such a time and in such a place,
and they will not be ashamed: yet Others will, they will take notice how wicked people conspired against the people of God At such a time and in such a place,
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Therefore learn not to desire their death, onely to pray for them, and to believe that all their plottings against the Saints will be as stubble, and as chaff, they will come to nothing.
Therefore Learn not to desire their death, only to pray for them, and to believe that all their plottings against the Saints will be as stubble, and as chaff, they will come to nothing.
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I Promised if the Lord would give me strength, to speak a word unto you this afternoone, concerning the mercies of God unto us in the victories of Scotland, but especially of Bristoll, because we have more knowledg of it,
I Promised if the Lord would give me strength, to speak a word unto you this afternoon, Concerning the Mercies of God unto us in the victories of Scotland, but especially of Bristol, Because we have more knowledge of it,
And therefore I would briefly from this Psalm, take occasion or ground of what I have to speak to you. Two things briefly I see here laid down in this Psalm.
And Therefore I would briefly from this Psalm, take occasion or ground of what I have to speak to you. Two things briefly I see Here laid down in this Psalm.
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The first is, the Psalmist doth expresse the great mercie of God to him, in some speciall deliverance. And that he doth illustrate by the misery he was in: for he was in a very low condition, full of tears, and prayers, and sorrows, and his feet were ready to fall, so the Lord heard his prayer, and delivered him out of his troubles, whatsoever they were.
The First is, the Psalmist does express the great mercy of God to him, in Some special deliverance. And that he does illustrate by the misery he was in: for he was in a very low condition, full of tears, and Prayers, and sorrows, and his feet were ready to fallen, so the Lord herd his prayer, and Delivered him out of his Troubles, whatsoever they were.
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now God having delivered him, what is his duty? For it is a known lesson among us, that the mercies of God require somewhat from us (though all be by his grace) And those are here laid down in the Psalm, they are various, I will love the Lord, I will call upon him while I live, I will walk before him in the land of the living, and diverse such duties he lays upon himself in consideration of Gods great mercy to him. Now I have not time and strength to go over all, which are many in the Psalm, and therefore I will onely tell you a few thoughts that I have concerning Gods mercie in bestowing Bristoll upon us again,
now God having Delivered him, what is his duty? For it is a known Lesson among us, that the Mercies of God require somewhat from us (though all be by his grace) And those Are Here laid down in the Psalm, they Are various, I will love the Lord, I will call upon him while I live, I will walk before him in the land of the living, and diverse such duties he lays upon himself in consideration of God's great mercy to him. Now I have not time and strength to go over all, which Are many in the Psalm, and Therefore I will only tell you a few thoughts that I have Concerning God's mercy in bestowing Bristol upon us again,
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if the Lord sanctifie it, it will be of great consequence, not only to those parts (being the chiefe City in that part of the Kingdom) but to this City and to the whole State, and Kingdom, I see nothing in it but great things.
if the Lord sanctify it, it will be of great consequence, not only to those parts (being the chief city in that part of the Kingdom) but to this city and to the Whole State, and Kingdom, I see nothing in it but great things.
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And therefore me thinks that he that should do this for us, surely he must needs be a great God, that pulled down the great pride of that City, and the garison in it, that must throw down those Bulwarks (as it were) And therefore, let us exalt God, let us conceive of God according to his greatnesse: for surely, he that did that work there, no man will doubt, or deny that it was God, and that God that did it, any man that will seriously consider of the work, will say he is a great God: therefore let us glorifie him in his greatnesse.
And Therefore me thinks that he that should do this for us, surely he must needs be a great God, that pulled down the great pride of that city, and the garrison in it, that must throw down those Bulwarks (as it were) And Therefore, let us exalt God, let us conceive of God according to his greatness: for surely, he that did that work there, no man will doubt, or deny that it was God, and that God that did it, any man that will seriously Consider of the work, will say he is a great God: Therefore let us Glorify him in his greatness.
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Another thing very observable that we should take notice of, is, that the Lord hath there preserved our friends, preserved our Army in such a wonderfull manner in storming that City. I have no skill in war,
another thing very observable that we should take notice of, is, that the Lord hath there preserved our Friends, preserved our Army in such a wonderful manner in storming that city. I have no skill in war,
and to do it by no very great Army neither, and that the Lord should please to preserve them, that so few should be slaine or wounded, it is a wonderfull mercy. For truly (beloved) when there were but a few in the City, when the other side sought it, they had it not so cheap, it cost them the lives of many hundreds of them:
and to do it by no very great Army neither, and that the Lord should please to preserve them, that so few should be slain or wounded, it is a wonderful mercy. For truly (Beloved) when there were but a few in the city, when the other side sought it, they had it not so cheap, it cost them the lives of many hundreds of them:
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and have lain in the beds where men have been sick, yet we hear little or nothing of the infection coming among them. Surely, this can be no other but the finger of God, considering how hot, and violent it was.
and have lain in the Beds where men have been sick, yet we hear little or nothing of the infection coming among them. Surely, this can be no other but the finger of God, considering how hight, and violent it was.
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Then I look upon it further, as to consider what mercies there had gone in a streight line before, and how this comes after, mercy upon mercy, God adding alway greater to the lesse. This hath not been Gods way with us hitherto, but if God heard us in one mercy, he gave us a correction presently,
Then I look upon it further, as to Consider what Mercies there had gone in a straight line before, and how this comes After, mercy upon mercy, God adding always greater to the less. This hath not been God's Way with us hitherto, but if God herd us in one mercy, he gave us a correction presently,
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because the chief thing in this City is to desire to see the glory of God as Moses did, to desire above all things to see God, perfect God. We know God is perfect, and useth not to work by halves: but God hath hidden that attribute in a great measure among us.
Because the chief thing in this city is to desire to see the glory of God as Moses did, to desire above all things to see God, perfect God. We know God is perfect, and uses not to work by halves: but God hath hidden that attribute in a great measure among us.
He gave us many overtures of mercie, but he called for them back again, and so presently turned our joy, into sorrow. It hath been familiar in all his dispensations to us,
He gave us many overtures of mercy, but he called for them back again, and so presently turned our joy, into sorrow. It hath been familiar in all his dispensations to us,
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as I apprehend (pardon me if I misapprehend) the Bristoll people, and those parts (though they received much kindnesse from this City, which they are bound with thankfulnesse ever to acknowledg, yet) they lay under a blurr, because they were looked on as faulty, and defective, and negligent, that they lost the City, and endangered the Kingdom.
as I apprehend (pardon me if I misapprehend) the Bristol people, and those parts (though they received much kindness from this city, which they Are bound with thankfulness ever to acknowledge, yet) they lay under a blurr, Because they were looked on as faulty, and defective, and negligent, that they lost the city, and endangered the Kingdom.
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That truly besides their losses, and sufferings that you cannot imagine unlesse you had suffered with them) this was not a small affliction, to see so many frown on them,
That truly beside their losses, and sufferings that you cannot imagine unless you had suffered with them) this was not a small affliction, to see so many frown on them,
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I say the Lord hath restored the poor people, to their home at least (though that be naked enough for them) and hath taken away their reproach, for though we said before, that we did what we could to save the City, and stood out, yet it was generally thought, that we might have done more:
I say the Lord hath restored the poor people, to their home At least (though that be naked enough for them) and hath taken away their reproach, for though we said before, that we did what we could to save the city, and stood out, yet it was generally Thought, that we might have done more:
The Lord hath taken away the reproach: for whereas all others in the Kingdome were pitied, many frowned upon Bristoll men after all their sufferings. There are many other things that are not now expedient to insist upon.
The Lord hath taken away the reproach: for whereas all Others in the Kingdom were pitied, many frowned upon Bristol men After all their sufferings. There Are many other things that Are not now expedient to insist upon.
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And what the goodnesse of God is to us in the victory in Scotland, no man (though we know it but in generall) can be ignorant, how that Kingdom being subdued, the enemy would have been over us,
And what the Goodness of God is to us in the victory in Scotland, no man (though we know it but in general) can be ignorant, how that Kingdom being subdued, the enemy would have been over us,
and all the three Kingdoms would have been gone in the eye of reason: but God hath sent them seasonable reliefe beyond all expectation: A great mercie!
and all the three Kingdoms would have been gone in the eye of reason: but God hath sent them seasonable relief beyond all expectation: A great mercy!
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We had many promises in our eye, and we made our prayers, but when the Lord gave the City into their hands, we thought the promises, and our prayers were lost; neither did we see,
We had many promises in our eye, and we made our Prayers, but when the Lord gave the city into their hands, we Thought the promises, and our Prayers were lost; neither did we see,
or could understand, how any thing should become of them but onely shame, and reproach. For we boasted of God in the Pulpits, and in the streets, and at our work, that the Lord was our God, and would help us, and yet the Lord turned it against us, and there were few of us that had so much grace as to wait patiently on him,
or could understand, how any thing should become of them but only shame, and reproach. For we boasted of God in the Pulpits, and in the streets, and At our work, that the Lord was our God, and would help us, and yet the Lord turned it against us, and there were few of us that had so much grace as to wait patiently on him,
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For those prayers I believe did speak loudest, of all the prayers in England, in getting that City, And I value one of those prayers more then an hundred now,
For those Prayers I believe did speak Loudest, of all the Prayers in England, in getting that city, And I valve one of those Prayers more then an hundred now,
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And they were prayers from broken, afflicted spirits, and believing hearts. And now you see how the Lord hath graciously provided food, and raiment for his people, and done the souls of many of them much good, and in due season restored their dwellings, and habitations to them.
And they were Prayers from broken, afflicted spirits, and believing hearts. And now you see how the Lord hath graciously provided food, and raiment for his people, and done the Souls of many of them much good, and in due season restored their dwellings, and habitations to them.
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The Apostle there comparing the righteousnesse together, he saith, ver. 5. that the righteousnesse of the law is thus described by Moses, The man that doth these things, shall live in them.
The Apostle there comparing the righteousness together, he Says, ver. 5. that the righteousness of the law is thus described by Moses, The man that does these things, shall live in them.
But the righteousnesse of faith (the way of faith, as the Apostle calls it, Gal. 3. or the way of the Gospell) speaketh on this wise, it hath another kinde of language, say not in thine heart, who shall ascend into heaven? or who shall descend into the deep? But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, the word of faith which we Preach.
But the righteousness of faith (the Way of faith, as the Apostle calls it, Gal. 3. or the Way of the Gospel) speaks on this wise, it hath Another kind of language, say not in thine heart, who shall ascend into heaven? or who shall descend into the deep? But what Says it? The word is High thee, the word of faith which we Preach.
And how do we come to know this? Here is the word, and then the Spirit of faith; this is the language; this is the way of the Gospell, the way of faith.
And how do we come to know this? Here is the word, and then the Spirit of faith; this is the language; this is the Way of the Gospel, the Way of faith.
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The Apostle chooseth one Scripture, verse 11. in stead of all other as there are abundance of Scriptures setting forth the Gospell way: but he takes this as one of the chief among the rest) whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.
The Apostle chooses one Scripture, verse 11. in stead of all other as there Are abundance of Scriptures setting forth the Gospel Way: but he Takes this as one of the chief among the rest) whosoever Believeth on him shall not be ashamed.
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He takes (I say) that as one of the chief Scriptures of Gospell, that is to be the foundation of the way of faith: and though you may apply it for the soul, and principally so;
He Takes (I say) that as one of the chief Scriptures of Gospel, that is to be the Foundation of the Way of faith: and though you may apply it for the soul, and principally so;
So the Lord hath removed our reproach. We heard with our ears jeering of God, and Preachers, and Preaching, but now blessed le God we need not blush, we may own our prayers, and stand to our preaching, and glory in the promises of God:
So the Lord hath removed our reproach. We herd with our ears jeering of God, and Preachers, and Preaching, but now blessed le God we need not blush, we may own our Prayers, and stand to our preaching, and glory in the promises of God:
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Therefore, hereafter, though God doth delay a long while, (as this was about two years, and a monety) yet notwithstanding learn to believe in God still, wait upon God patiently, and either the whole Gospell will not hold, or else this will:
Therefore, hereafter, though God does Delay a long while, (as this was about two Years, and a monety) yet notwithstanding Learn to believe in God still, wait upon God patiently, and either the Whole Gospel will not hold, or Else this will:
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and one day as a thousand yeers. And the delay of a thousand yeers is as it were but a day, yet he brings about all his promises of mercies sweetly for his glory, and the good of his people.
and one day as a thousand Years. And the Delay of a thousand Years is as it were but a day, yet he brings about all his promises of Mercies sweetly for his glory, and the good of his people.
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for people are further, and further from learning it every day) me thinks learn hence a little in due order and manner to honour the Saints, and people of God. A man would think so: but blinde men cannot see.
for people Are further, and further from learning it every day) me thinks Learn hence a little in due order and manner to honour the Saints, and people of God. A man would think so: but blind men cannot see.
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an Army (I think truly, I may say without disparagement to any other fearing God, and seeking his honour, as much as any Army under the cope of heaven these five hundred yeers.
an Army (I think truly, I may say without disparagement to any other fearing God, and seeking his honour, as much as any Army under the cope of heaven these five hundred Years.
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Now it is no disparagement to God, that under God, and in God we honour his people. Therefore wo to them that call light darknesse, of which to this day the streets are full all the week long, notwithstanding the humility, the love, and unity, the self-deniall, and all the graces that are to be seen as cleare as the sun in the firmament in this Army, yet you shall have people, and many that would be called professors to reproach them,
Now it is no disparagement to God, that under God, and in God we honour his people. Therefore woe to them that call Light darkness, of which to this day the streets Are full all the Week long, notwithstanding the humility, the love, and unity, the self-denial, and all the graces that Are to be seen as clear as the sun in the firmament in this Army, yet you shall have people, and many that would be called professors to reproach them,
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O blasphemous speeches! Beloved, for my part, I have not been there oft, but I saw more grace, in that small Army (poor wretches) then in all the Kingdom besides.
O blasphemous Speeches! beloved, for my part, I have not been there oft, but I saw more grace, in that small Army (poor wretches) then in all the Kingdom beside.
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there is abundance of sweet love: There is unity: here is biting, such a one is a Presbyterian; another is an Independent, another is an Anabaptist: there is no such biting there:
there is abundance of sweet love: There is unity: Here is biting, such a one is a Presbyterian; Another is an Independent, Another is an Anabaptist: there is no such biting there:
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They look not in mens mouthes, as men do in horses mouthes, and say is he a Presbyterian, or an Independent? but is he an honest man, a godly man? if he be, he is a companion for any godly man.
They look not in men's mouths, as men do in Horses mouths, and say is he a Presbyterian, or an Independent? but is he an honest man, a godly man? if he be, he is a Companion for any godly man.
and say he is inclining to Presbytery, or if a Presbyterian see him, and say, he is inclining to Independencie, then let him go, and cut his throat. The Lord pity you, that so Christ Iesus in the souls of people may be the object of your love.
and say he is inclining to Presbytery, or if a Presbyterian see him, and say, he is inclining to Independency, then let him go, and Cut his throat. The Lord pity you, that so christ Iesus in the Souls of people may be the Object of your love.
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There is not onely a profession, and duties, &c. as we have here, but a kind of flower of godlinesse, some sparklings of their graces; there is not onely grace, but grace flying. As when I was in the Army, I saw some glory shine in their graces, that would dazle a mans eyes almost as the Sun, an excellencie of grace, the spirituality of grace. We strive about low, carnall things, about this and that,
There is not only a profession, and duties, etc. as we have Here, but a kind of flower of godliness, Some sparklings of their graces; there is not only grace, but grace flying. As when I was in the Army, I saw Some glory shine in their graces, that would dazzle a men eyes almost as the Sun, an excellency of grace, the spirituality of grace. We strive about low, carnal things, about this and that,
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and do? And then, when honour is got, how doth every one study to cast honour on his brother, and not on himself! and studies silence not to have his name mentioned, but that God may have glory, O it is a glorious thing.
and do? And then, when honour is god, how does every one study to cast honour on his brother, and not on himself! and studies silence not to have his name mentioned, but that God may have glory, Oh it is a glorious thing.
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because that having no encouragment almost, but railing, and scoffing, and contemning of them, and raising reproaches on them, &c. and the liberty of their conscience threatned day by day,
Because that having no encouragement almost, but railing, and scoffing, and contemning of them, and raising Reproaches on them, etc. and the liberty of their conscience threatened day by day,
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but they resolve, I will die for the Parliament, let them take away my liberty, and make me a slave, yet we will do it, all the reproaches cannot discourage them;
but they resolve, I will die for the Parliament, let them take away my liberty, and make me a slave, yet we will do it, all the Reproaches cannot discourage them;
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take heed of raising, and nourishing a cursed reproach against the Saints. I say not against Independents, or Presbyterians, or Anabaptists, but I say against godly men:
take heed of raising, and nourishing a cursed reproach against the Saints. I say not against Independents, or Presbyterians, or Anabaptists, but I say against godly men:
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Therefore take heed, honour those that God honours, If God have honoured them, and they honour God, and love God, let us in and for God give them honour also.
Therefore take heed, honour those that God honours, If God have honoured them, and they honour God, and love God, let us in and for God give them honour also.
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Shall I teach you another word (and so I have done) Learn hence by experience (though it be not the best mistress) to set forward godly men (as much as you can) to the work.
Shall I teach you Another word (and so I have done) Learn hence by experience (though it be not the best mistress) to Set forward godly men (as much as you can) to the work.
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It is not a time to dally when the Kingdom gasps, you know there is a party of wicked men at Oxford: here was a great company of treacherous men chosen for the Parliament that went to the King: Then we have had experience of all Committees, what things are done by men that are not right, that are not godly, I meane, not that are not of this or that faction, but that are not godly.
It is not a time to dally when the Kingdom gasps, you know there is a party of wicked men At Oxford: Here was a great company of treacherous men chosen for the Parliament that went to the King: Then we have had experience of all Committees, what things Are done by men that Are not right, that Are not godly, I mean, not that Are not of this or that faction, but that Are not godly.
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That is the way to save this poor Kingdom, you will never save it as long as you say, I have such a kinsman, and he shall be a Colonel, and I have such a Cosen-German, and he shall be a Committee man, you will never do good so.
That is the Way to save this poor Kingdom, you will never save it as long as you say, I have such a kinsman, and he shall be a Colonel, and I have such a Cousin-german, and he shall be a Committee man, you will never do good so.
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Therefore if God would, and O that he would put it into the hearts of the Parliament to imploy godly men in this Army, that lay idle before, and did nothing:
Therefore if God would, and Oh that he would put it into the hearts of the Parliament to employ godly men in this Army, that lay idle before, and did nothing:
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There was not a man of us when we came out of Bristol, that could render a reason, what God did mean in shaming our prayers, and our preaching, and in scattering the poor Saints: it amazed us, we knew not what it meant,
There was not a man of us when we Come out of Bristol, that could render a reason, what God did mean in shaming our Prayers, and our preaching, and in scattering the poor Saints: it amazed us, we knew not what it meant,
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and we hope also, that they now knowing what the cruelty and oppression of the Enemy is, it will make them more carefull to save the City, whereas before, all the world could not make the generality confident to the Parliament: but now we see God was wiser then we,
and we hope also, that they now knowing what the cruelty and oppression of the Enemy is, it will make them more careful to save the city, whereas before, all the world could not make the generality confident to the Parliament: but now we see God was Wiser then we,
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therefore if God bring strong afflictions on our selves, or our wives, or children, that we know not what to make of them, let us learn to be quiet and patient, and to see that God means us well,
Therefore if God bring strong afflictions on our selves, or our wives, or children, that we know not what to make of them, let us Learn to be quiet and patient, and to see that God means us well,
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Another thing is this, that you may learn a little for your souls from it, to reason from the greater to the least, and from the least to the greater, it is the ordinary way of Scripture, If God hath given us his Son, shall he not with him give us all things? So, I say,
another thing is this, that you may Learn a little for your Souls from it, to reason from the greater to the least, and from the least to the greater, it is the ordinary Way of Scripture, If God hath given us his Son, shall he not with him give us all things? So, I say,
thus me thinks you and I may reason, that the Lord that hath battered those Forts, those Castles, or done as good as broken them, that all their preparations these two years could not keep them,
thus me thinks you and I may reason, that the Lord that hath battered those Forts, those Castles, or done as good as broken them, that all their preparations these two Years could not keep them,
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but God hath thrown them down; why should I not hope that God will batter down the bulwark in my heart? I prayed, and you prayed that God would deliver that Castle and Forts and those things to our Forces,
but God hath thrown them down; why should I not hope that God will batter down the bulwark in my heart? I prayed, and you prayed that God would deliver that Castle and Forts and those things to our Forces,
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and they were strong and mighty, and God did it, and shall not the Forts and Bulwarks that Sin and Satan hath in my heart be thrown down? Truly, that should help our faith a little to follow God to throw down the one as he hath the other.
and they were strong and mighty, and God did it, and shall not the Forts and Bulwarks that since and Satan hath in my heart be thrown down? Truly, that should help our faith a little to follow God to throw down the one as he hath the other.
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Those strong hodls, those strong lusts that are there, unbelief and worldliness, and pride, and wantonness, and such like things that are in the souls of people variously.
Those strong hodls, those strong Lustiest that Are there, unbelief and worldliness, and pride, and wantonness, and such like things that Are in the Souls of people variously.
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And I could wish lastly, that you would help poor Bristol people a little, as much as you can to settle them comfortably in their habitations according as the Parliament gave order,
And I could wish lastly, that you would help poor Bristol people a little, as much as you can to settle them comfortably in their habitations according as the Parliament gave order,
for they are but a few that are here, and weak. Pray for them that they may have good Officers, and good Common-Counsel-men, and good Ministers, and the like, you have more friends that live here,
for they Are but a few that Are Here, and weak. prey for them that they may have good Officers, and good Common-Counsel-men, and good Ministers, and the like, you have more Friends that live Here,
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And he shall judge among many people, and rebuke strong Nations afar off; and they shall beat their swords into plow-shares, and their speares into pruning-hooks:
And he shall judge among many people, and rebuke strong nations afar off; and they shall beatrice their swords into ploughshares, and their spears into pruning-hooks:
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The time shall come when God shall raise his Church, and people, and his laws and ordinances, and every thing of his, above the world, that the Saints shall be more glorious,
The time shall come when God shall raise his Church, and people, and his laws and ordinances, and every thing of his, above the world, that the Saints shall be more glorious,
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And therefore you that are Saints: be not troubled to see Christ so low in the world, it grieves them to see how every base thing gets over Christ, to see how Christ and his things are trampled on in the world.
And Therefore you that Are Saints: be not troubled to see christ so low in the world, it grieves them to see how every base thing gets over christ, to see how christ and his things Are trampled on in the world.
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and to the Mountain of the God of Jacob, &c. that is, when Christ and his Laws, and Ordinances shall be exalted, there will be a greater Harvest among the people then ever there was before.
and to the Mountain of the God of Jacob, etc. that is, when christ and his Laws, and Ordinances shall be exalted, there will be a greater Harvest among the people then ever there was before.
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Whereas now, most of the Nations of the world are ignorant of, or enemies to the things of Jesus Christ: there are few Nations that hear of the Name of Christ: but then many Nations shall come, many Nations that lye in Paganism, and Heathenism, and darkness, God will finde a way to spread the savor of the Gospel to them.
Whereas now, most of the nations of the world Are ignorant of, or enemies to the things of jesus christ: there Are few nations that hear of the Name of christ: but then many nations shall come, many nations that lie in Paganism, and Heathenism, and darkness, God will find a Way to spread the savour of the Gospel to them.
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Secondly, then there shall be a great deal of willingness to come to Christ in his holy Ordinances, they shall say, Come let us go up to the mountain of the House of the Lord,
Secondly, then there shall be a great deal of willingness to come to christ in his holy Ordinances, they shall say, Come let us go up to the mountain of the House of the Lord,
Now you know what a deal of preaching there is to bring home one soul to God; a man may preach, and preach, and searce ever a one brought home to God; the Lord pours but a little of his Spirit with preaching, we are to bless his Name for any,
Now you know what a deal of preaching there is to bring home one soul to God; a man may preach, and preach, and searce ever a one brought home to God; the Lord pours but a little of his Spirit with preaching, we Are to bless his Name for any,
First, That then abundance of people shall come in to the Lord, for the Tide comes in with waves, and abundance of water, it comes not with a little water, but with multitudes.
First, That then abundance of people shall come in to the Lord, for the Tide comes in with waves, and abundance of water, it comes not with a little water, but with Multitudes.
Then it comes with strength and power, that goes through all opposition. We see now it is not so, the Lord gives but little of his Spirit, and therefore there are but few that come in to God,
Then it comes with strength and power, that Goes through all opposition. We see now it is not so, the Lord gives but little of his Spirit, and Therefore there Are but few that come in to God,
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and of those few, many of them, every little thing turns them off, one is afraid of persecution, another of the loss of his estate, another of the loss of friends, another of the loss of his grace, but then they shall flow.
and of those few, many of them, every little thing turns them off, one is afraid of persecution, Another of the loss of his estate, Another of the loss of Friends, Another of the loss of his grace, but then they shall flow.
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Another thing promised in the last times is, that, They shall be at their swords into plow-shares and their speares into pruning hooks, &c. The Lord will end these wars that are among the Nations, that make the lives of people and of the Saints uncomfortable.
another thing promised in the last times is, that, They shall be At their swords into ploughshares and their spears into pruning hooks, etc. The Lord will end these wars that Are among the nations, that make the lives of people and of the Saints uncomfortable.
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And especially (as I take it with submission to the people of God that are wise) that the wars here principally meant are wars for Religion, as appears by the verses following, they shal be at their swords into plow-shares,
And especially (as I take it with submission to the people of God that Are wise) that the wars Here principally meant Are wars for Religion, as appears by the Verses following, they shall be At their swords into ploughshares,
and subdue Christendom to set up the worship of his Mahomet, the Pope would destroy him to set up his Religion; and so all over the world there is a disposition, that with fire, and fagot, and sword, and spear; we would bring men to worship God, every man according to his own fancie, But (saith he) then there shall be no such wars, every man shall sit under his own vine,
and subdue Christendom to Set up the worship of his Mahomet, the Pope would destroy him to Set up his Religion; and so all over the world there is a disposition, that with fire, and faggot, and sword, and spear; we would bring men to worship God, every man according to his own fancy, But (Says he) then there shall be no such wars, every man shall fit under his own vine,
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Not (beloved) but that the Lord Iesus hath left, and doth still continue to the end of the world a way of spirituall censure, and punishments for people that sin against him.
Not (Beloved) but that the Lord Iesus hath left, and does still continue to the end of the world a Way of spiritual censure, and punishments for people that since against him.
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But in respect of the main course that the world hath been in, and is to this day, they shall not then be under censures for those nifles, and trifles, as hitherto the way hath been by fire, and fagot, and sword: but (saith the Holy Ghost) it shall not be so then, every one shall walk in the name of his God,
But in respect of the main course that the world hath been in, and is to this day, they shall not then be under censures for those nifles, and trifles, as hitherto the Way hath been by fire, and faggot, and sword: but (Says the Holy Ghost) it shall not be so then, every one shall walk in the name of his God,
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Only in a word take notice that the just man here meant, is not a man that is just in his own sight or in his own personall righteousnesse, or just in the esteeme of the world: though men be so called, and not improperly: he is a just man that deales justly:
Only in a word take notice that the just man Here meant, is not a man that is just in his own sighed or in his own personal righteousness, or just in the esteem of the world: though men be so called, and not improperly: he is a just man that deals justly:
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yet according to the law of God he is just, we are to declare him so, the Gospell declares him just, because God hath received a righteousness whereby he calls him just; he calls him just, because Iesus Christ is made righteousness to him.
yet according to the law of God he is just, we Are to declare him so, the Gospel declares him just, Because God hath received a righteousness whereby he calls him just; he calls him just, Because Iesus christ is made righteousness to him.
as sinners they were dead before in trespasses, and sins, they now see themselves acquitted of all their debts, they see Gods justice satisfied and his law fulfilled, and they see themselves just men:
as Sinners they were dead before in Trespasses, and Sins, they now see themselves acquitted of all their debts, they see God's Justice satisfied and his law fulfilled, and they see themselves just men:
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For so it is, that every man, and woman among us, though he be never so honest, or civill, or faithfull in holy duties, &c. yet if he be not justified by the righteousnesse of Iesus Christ, he is a dead man in the language of God,
For so it is, that every man, and woman among us, though he be never so honest, or civil, or faithful in holy duties, etc. yet if he be not justified by the righteousness of Iesus christ, he is a dead man in the language of God,
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so if God hath not given thee the righteousnesse of Christ, and a heart to lay hold of that, be what thou wilt in thy self, and do what thou canst of thy self, yet thou art a dead man, and those that lay hold of that righteousnesse are living men. This life is much spoken of Rom. 5. how we are dead by the first Adam, and alive by the second Adam, that life is our justification, vers. 17. By one mans offence, death reigned by one, much more they which receive abundance of grace,
so if God hath not given thee the righteousness of christ, and a heart to lay hold of that, be what thou wilt in thy self, and do what thou Canst of thy self, yet thou art a dead man, and those that lay hold of that righteousness Are living men. This life is much spoken of Rom. 5. how we Are dead by the First Adam, and alive by the second Adam, that life is our justification, vers. 17. By one men offence, death reigned by one, much more they which receive abundance of grace,
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that is, the life of holinesse, and their hearts were heardned, and carried away with lasciviousnesse, &c. Thus a man comes to live by faith: for all that thou dost,
that is, the life of holiness, and their hearts were heardned, and carried away with lasciviousness, etc. Thus a man comes to live by faith: for all that thou dost,
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though thou account it holinesse, and the world may account thee a holy man, yet if every graine of thy grace, and holinesse do not come from Christ by the power of faith, thou art but a dead man, and all thy works are but dead works.
though thou account it holiness, and the world may account thee a holy man, yet if every grain of thy grace, and holiness do not come from christ by the power of faith, thou art but a dead man, and all thy works Are but dead works.
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Then thirdly, the Saints live by faith, that is, the life of assurance (as I may so call it) the Saints they hold their assurance of the former by the power of faith (not by sense) for a while at least:
Then Thirdly, the Saints live by faith, that is, the life of assurance (as I may so call it) the Saints they hold their assurance of the former by the power of faith (not by sense) for a while At least:
but our eyes are so dim that we are ready to mistake; so that the maine course of a mans life is by faith from Gods love in Christ in the free Covenant, which Covenant consists in such promises, which promises speak to me by such ordinances as this,
but our eyes Are so dim that we Are ready to mistake; so that the main course of a men life is by faith from God's love in christ in the free Covenant, which Covenant consists in such promises, which promises speak to me by such ordinances as this,
A naturall man cannot hold up, but sink, further then there is some sensible, visible thing to hold him up: but the just, those that are Saints, they have an art, a mysticall art, whereby when they see nothing,
A natural man cannot hold up, but sink, further then there is Some sensible, visible thing to hold him up: but the just, those that Are Saints, they have an art, a mystical art, whereby when they see nothing,
Though there be nothing seen, yet notwithstanding they shall bear themselves, and carry themselves chearfully, and comfortably, and contentedly by beholding the truth of the busines,
Though there be nothing seen, yet notwithstanding they shall bear themselves, and carry themselves cheerfully, and comfortably, and contentedly by beholding the truth of the business,
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You have the proverb repeated by the Apostle in the Epistle to the Hebrews, in this sense, yet a little while, and he that shall come will come, and will not tarry.
You have the proverb repeated by the Apostle in the Epistle to the Hebrews, in this sense, yet a little while, and he that shall come will come, and will not tarry.
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They were in great afflictions, there was a promise that God would help them, but what shall we do in the meane while, while the grasse grows? In the meane while the just shall live by his faith;
They were in great afflictions, there was a promise that God would help them, but what shall we do in the mean while, while the grass grows? In the mean while the just shall live by his faith;
and his comfort, and all on the word of the Lord, and he shall do all this by his faith. So that this being the lesson shortly (though I be not able yet to clear this fully to you:
and his Comfort, and all on the word of the Lord, and he shall do all this by his faith. So that this being the Lesson shortly (though I be not able yet to clear this Fully to you:
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That is, we come from one degree of faith to another to live by faith: there are many kinds, many degrees of living by faith) Now this is it that I would commend to you,
That is, we come from one degree of faith to Another to live by faith: there Are many Kinds, many Degrees of living by faith) Now this is it that I would commend to you,
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First of all, in the grosser part of it, concerning sanctification (that is an easie thing to be understood) that you would not regard, or weigh any thing in all your profession, but what doth come from Iesus Christ by faith. Truly, much of our Religion, is a naturall kinde of Religion,
First of all, in the grosser part of it, Concerning sanctification (that is an easy thing to be understood) that you would not regard, or weigh any thing in all your profession, but what does come from Iesus christ by faith. Truly, much of our Religion, is a natural kind of Religion,
and much of that which is like good in us, doth not spring from Iesus Christ, and whatsoever is not from him, will never be accepted by him. We have many morall vertues from old Adam, that we gild over,
and much of that which is like good in us, does not spring from Iesus christ, and whatsoever is not from him, will never be accepted by him. We have many moral Virtues from old Adam, that we gild over,
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but let us labour that that little holinesse that is in us, may clearly proceed from the Lord Iesus Christ. One had better have a Garden of a few true, and pleasant Flowers,
but let us labour that that little holiness that is in us, may clearly proceed from the Lord Iesus christ. One had better have a Garden of a few true, and pleasant Flowers,
Now, I fear that much of thy best duties spring from old Adam, much of thy best prayers, and much (it may be) of that Religion whereby thou art accounted a professor:
Now, I Fear that much of thy best duties spring from old Adam, much of thy best Prayers, and much (it may be) of that Religion whereby thou art accounted a professor:
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And therefore remember this, that as drunkennesse, and whoredom, and those grosse, and scandalous works of darknesse, are called dead works, so every graine, every stamp of good in thee,
And Therefore Remember this, that as Drunkenness, and whoredom, and those gross, and scandalous works of darkness, Are called dead works, so every grain, every stamp of good in thee,
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if I be reckoned the least of all Saints, so that that little Saint-ship, and holinesse that is in me flow from Christ, that it be a grace from his grace, and light from his light.
if I be reckoned the least of all Saints, so that that little Saintship, and holiness that is in me flow from christ, that it be a grace from his grace, and Light from his Light.
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But the other truth is wondrous hard to expresse, that we should in respect of justification, and assurance learn the Art of living by faith, that when the Lord shall take away all comfortable objects of sight, and sense, that we can see nothing, we cannot pray at all;
But the other truth is wondrous hard to express, that we should in respect of justification, and assurance Learn the Art of living by faith, that when the Lord shall take away all comfortable objects of sighed, and sense, that we can see nothing, we cannot pray At all;
we see corruption upon corruption, and waves of temptations one upon another, and no working within to relieve us, that I am able then to live by faith; that is, to see a righteousnesse in Iesus Christ, and to build upon his word, and Covenant, to hold my self,
we see corruption upon corruption, and waves of temptations one upon Another, and no working within to relieve us, that I am able then to live by faith; that is, to see a righteousness in Iesus christ, and to built upon his word, and Covenant, to hold my self,
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and my assurance still, I am a son still, everlasting life belongs to me still, though I feele, and see nothing, but hell, and something worse if it may be,
and my assurance still, I am a son still, everlasting life belongs to me still, though I feel, and see nothing, but hell, and something Worse if it may be,
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for if God give me free grace, why should not I rejoyce in it? If I clearly see the first fruits of the Kingdom of heaven, why should I exclude my reason not to conclude that there is more grace behind?
for if God give me free grace, why should not I rejoice in it? If I clearly see the First fruits of the Kingdom of heaven, why should I exclude my reason not to conclude that there is more grace behind?
And I have oft times looked in to my soul, and thought why the Lord suffered me to be carryed away with corruptions, and to be overwhelmed with temptations, whereas he hates these things,
And I have oft times looked in to my soul, and Thought why the Lord suffered me to be carried away with corruptions, and to be overwhelmed with temptations, whereas he hates these things,
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but of all reasons this is the chief, that the Lord thereby would inure us to live by faith. The Lord comes many times when we are compassed about with grace, and holinesse, and can go as you do into your Gardens,
but of all Reasons this is the chief, that the Lord thereby would inure us to live by faith. The Lord comes many times when we Are compassed about with grace, and holiness, and can go as you do into your Gardens,
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and what shall I say now? Now for a man to be able to take up a promise that the just shall live by his faith, that is, I am still as just as ever I was,
and what shall I say now? Now for a man to be able to take up a promise that the just shall live by his faith, that is, I am still as just as ever I was,
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Whereas, ordinarily when God dasheth all this way, what is the fruit of it? Then a man concludes, I am an hypocrite, I am a damned creature, I cannot believe,
Whereas, ordinarily when God dasheth all this Way, what is the fruit of it? Then a man concludes, I am an hypocrite, I am a damned creature, I cannot believe,
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then I must sit in a holy moping, why? because sense is gone, faith is gone almost, faith stays no longer then sense, and that is a signe that you alway lived by sense: God takes occasion many times to dash all that ever is in us,
then I must fit in a holy moping, why? Because sense is gone, faith is gone almost, faith stays no longer then sense, and that is a Signen that you always lived by sense: God Takes occasion many times to dash all that ever is in us,
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God will write hypocrisie upon it, he will make us read so at least, dost thou see what thou art? There is no creature more carnall; and in that thou hast done, there is this crookednesse, and that hypocrisie, there is this guile, and that, all is naught. Then the Lord by this teaches one to go a high-lone, without crutches; one of these faintings teacheth one to go without a staffe, alone.
God will write hypocrisy upon it, he will make us read so At least, dost thou see what thou art? There is no creature more carnal; and in that thou hast done, there is this crookedness, and that hypocrisy, there is this guile, and that, all is nought. Then the Lord by this Teaches one to go a high-lone, without crutches; one of these faintings Teaches one to go without a staff, alone.
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and providence, glorious in war, knapping the spear asunder: but his glory in the Gospell is more, that usually when God hath shewed a Saint his confusion and wickednesse, to magnifie his grace the more,
and providence, glorious in war, knapping the spear asunder: but his glory in the Gospel is more, that usually when God hath showed a Saint his confusion and wickedness, to magnify his grace the more,
as Iob saith, How oft is the candle of the wicked put out? So, that Saint that lives by sense, his comfort is no longer then he sees, and feels grace, he hath assurance of Gods love no longer then he feels grace.
as Job Says, How oft is the candle of the wicked put out? So, that Saint that lives by sense, his Comfort is no longer then he sees, and feels grace, he hath assurance of God's love no longer then he feels grace.
THe occasion of this speech of our Saviour was, there was a young man, a very rich young man that came to Christ, and would learn the way to heaven of him. And our Lord he cuts him out a task too hard for his carnall heart, among the rest, to give all that he had to the poor.
THe occasion of this speech of our Saviour was, there was a young man, a very rich young man that Come to christ, and would Learn the Way to heaven of him. And our Lord he cuts him out a task too hard for his carnal heart, among the rest, to give all that he had to the poor.
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Whereupon, saith our Lord, you may see how hard it is for a rich man to enter into the Kingdom of heaven, A Camell may go thorow the eye of a needle as soone.
Whereupon, Says our Lord, you may see how hard it is for a rich man to enter into the Kingdom of heaven, A Camel may go thorough the eye of a needle as soon.
Whereupon his Disciples replied in a vanting way, crowing over the man, Master, what shall we have? we have done gallantly, we have forsaken all that we have, and have followed thee;
Whereupon his Disciples replied in a vaunting Way, crowing over the man, Master, what shall we have? we have done gallantly, we have forsaken all that we have, and have followed thee;
what shall we have therefore? Saith our Lord Christ, You shall have a large reward I confesse, I say unto you. Ye which have followed me in the regeneration,
what shall we have Therefore? Says our Lord christ, You shall have a large reward I confess, I say unto you. the which have followed me in the regeneration,
And thereupon our Lord in the next Chapter, on purpose to this end to bring down their spirits, he expresseth himself in a whole parable of a man that hired servants, and he that came at the last hour received as much as he that came at the beginning of the day;
And thereupon our Lord in the next Chapter, on purpose to this end to bring down their spirits, he Expresses himself in a Whole parable of a man that hired Servants, and he that Come At the last hour received as much as he that Come At the beginning of the day;
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There are (as Iohn saith) fathers, and young men, and children; there is the weak, and the strong, the spirituall, and the carnall. Now God (I say) hath cast it so that ordinarily the weak shall outrun the strong, the childe shall go before his father, the young, green, slow professors;
There Are (as John Says) Father's, and young men, and children; there is the weak, and the strong, the spiritual, and the carnal. Now God (I say) hath cast it so that ordinarily the weak shall outrun the strong, the child shall go before his father, the young, green, slow professors;
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shall be in heaven, and the way to heaven before the old professor, and they that were first shall be last, and they that were last shall now be first. For the opening of it, it is to be understood two ways.
shall be in heaven, and the Way to heaven before the old professor, and they that were First shall be last, and they that were last shall now be First. For the opening of it, it is to be understood two ways.
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First of all you are to understand this, that the first shall be last, and the last first, not as an universall, generall rule, that every young professor shall outstrip an old:
First of all you Are to understand this, that the First shall be last, and the last First, not as an universal, general Rule, that every young professor shall outstrip an old:
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And truly, it is a rule among the best of our ministers, that seldome or never, hypocrites go out of this world undiscovered: And hence it comes to passe by the falls of hypocrites, and those that have not a saving work of grace, that great ones fall away, and little, low ones outstrip them.
And truly, it is a Rule among the best of our Ministers, that seldom or never, Hypocrites go out of this world undiscovered: And hence it comes to pass by the falls of Hypocrites, and those that have not a Saving work of grace, that great ones fallen away, and little, low ones outstrip them.
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Secondly, it comes to passe that the first are last, and the last first, because the Lord for reasons best known to himself for the most part so casts it, that even among true professors, true Saints, the most part of them when they grow ancient (in Religion especially) they take a napp before they go hence.
Secondly, it comes to pass that the First Are last, and the last First, Because the Lord for Reasons best known to himself for the most part so Cast it, that even among true professors, true Saints, the most part of them when they grow ancient (in Religion especially) they take a Nap before they go hence.
Thereupon we see the ten Virgins, Matt. 25. The wise Virgins slept as well as the foolish, they all slept: but the wise Virgins awaked in time, and got up again,
Thereupon we see the ten Virgins, Matt. 25. The wise Virgins slept as well as the foolish, they all slept: but the wise Virgins awaked in time, and god up again,
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For we may not think that all such ancient professors, that they have no grace. We see now, are there not some Magistrates, and many Ministers, old non-conformists, that are now generally napping, and sleeping, that you would think there were nothing of God in them? we may not think that they belong not to the Lord, and that they have no grace. This is the time when many simple souls get into Christ, and the knowledg of Christ, and have further enjoyments of spirit,
For we may not think that all such ancient professors, that they have no grace. We see now, Are there not Some Magistrates, and many Ministers, old Nonconformists, that Are now generally napping, and sleeping, that you would think there were nothing of God in them? we may not think that they belong not to the Lord, and that they have no grace. This is the time when many simple Souls get into christ, and the knowledge of christ, and have further enjoyments of Spirit,
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How should this me thinks make an ancient Saint watch? how should he avoid security, when it is ordinary for old Christians to take a napp, and so not to be higher in Heaven;
How should this me thinks make an ancient Saint watch? how should he avoid security, when it is ordinary for old Christians to take a Nap, and so not to be higher in Heaven;
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therefore walk watchfully, and circumspectly. Think with your selves, and O that the Lord would open the eyes of ancient Christians in this City, to see poor souls of a yeer, or half a yeers standing, start up, that have more of Christ in them,
Therefore walk watchfully, and circumspectly. Think with your selves, and Oh that the Lord would open the eyes of ancient Christians in this city, to see poor Souls of a year, or half a Years standing, start up, that have more of christ in them,
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O look about thee, and consider with thy self that though thou be ancient, and before that man or woman in Christ, yet thou mayst come a great while after him to heaven for all that.
O look about thee, and Consider with thy self that though thou be ancient, and before that man or woman in christ, yet thou Mayest come a great while After him to heaven for all that.
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I have observed it to the grief of my soul, with the bleeding of my heart, a great deal of contempt, and disdaine in the brows of some ancient Christians against some weak Saints: take heed of it:
I have observed it to the grief of my soul, with the bleeding of my heart, a great deal of contempt, and disdain in the brows of Some ancient Christians against Some weak Saints: take heed of it:
for though thou be first, and great now, thou art honoured now as an excellent Prayer in London, as one excellent in a day of humiliation; who knows whether thou that art first mayst not be last? Therefore contemn not weak Saints.
for though thou be First, and great now, thou art honoured now as an excellent Prayer in London, as one excellent in a day of humiliation; who knows whither thou that art First Mayest not be last? Therefore contemn not weak Saints.
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No, nor sinners, there is many a man that may be in the Ale-house, a drinking, and swearing, and whoring, and his quean with him, that may be in heaven before thee,
No, nor Sinners, there is many a man that may be in the Alehouse, a drinking, and swearing, and whoring, and his quean with him, that may be in heaven before thee,
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therefore be tender to sinners, especially if it be a Saint that hath any thing of God in him, consider he that is first may be last, and the last may be first.
Therefore be tender to Sinners, especially if it be a Saint that hath any thing of God in him, Consider he that is First may be last, and the last may be First.
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Thirdly, let weak Saints, and young beginners, learn hence also, as on the one side (that I may put in that caveat) not to behave themselves unreverently toward the ancient. I would not have old Saints to crow over the young, muchlesse the young over the ancient: Saith Paul, rebuke not an elder, but rather exhort him.
Thirdly, let weak Saints, and young beginners, Learn hence also, as on the one side (that I may put in that caveat) not to behave themselves unreverently towards the ancient. I would not have old Saints to crow over the young, muchlesse the young over the ancient: Says Paul, rebuke not an elder, but rather exhort him.
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If we in preaching must not speak so sharply to ancient Christians, whether elders in Office, or rather in Religion (as I believe it is) we must not rebuke him,
If we in preaching must not speak so sharply to ancient Christians, whither Elders in Office, or rather in Religion (as I believe it is) we must not rebuke him,
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but speak with reverence, so much more young Christians must speak reverently, of ancient Christians, and not say, there goes such an old professor, and such a one saith, the first shall be last; and so despise him.
but speak with Reverence, so much more young Christians must speak reverently, of ancient Christians, and not say, there Goes such an old professor, and such a one Says, the First shall be last; and so despise him.
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Therefore young women must learn of the old, and old women should be teachers of good things to young women, not given to wine, &c. beware of petulant, wanton carriage towards old professors.
Therefore young women must Learn of the old, and old women should be Teachers of good things to young women, not given to wine, etc. beware of petulant, wanton carriage towards old professors.
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So, on the other side, be not discouraged by seeing the graces in ancient, strong Christians. It is an ordinary thing for weak Saints to be more discouraged at the graces of strong Saints then at any thing else.
So, on the other side, be not discouraged by seeing the graces in ancient, strong Christians. It is an ordinary thing for weak Saints to be more discouraged At the graces of strong Saints then At any thing Else.
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but if he fall into the company of spirituall Christians that are full of the Spirit, full of the Holy Ghost, he comes home, proclaiming himself an hypocrite all the way as he goes. Do not that;
but if he fallen into the company of spiritual Christians that Are full of the Spirit, full of the Holy Ghost, he comes home, proclaiming himself an hypocrite all the Way as he Goes. Do not that;
therefore though I be weak, who knows but that God may make me equall to that glorious Saint? Therefore as he is not to be secure and proud, so I am not to be discouraged. Fourthly:
Therefore though I be weak, who knows but that God may make me equal to that glorious Saint? Therefore as he is not to be secure and proud, so I am not to be discouraged. Fourthly:
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for this is the age when old professors set themselves to sleep) learn hence, not to judg of Christians, old Christians, old professors to be hypocrites, because that they have taken a napp. I may not think that that man whom I have known to be the first man for Religion, of all the Iustices of the Peace, of all the Gentlemen in the country, of all the ministers in the County:
for this is the age when old professors Set themselves to sleep) Learn hence, not to judge of Christians, old Christians, old professors to be Hypocrites, Because that they have taken a Nap. I may not think that that man whom I have known to be the First man for Religion, of all the Justices of the Peace, of all the Gentlemen in the country, of all the Ministers in the County:
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because he is now the least and last of all the gentry, or ministery, or the like, I may not (a• the ordinary fashion of men is) conclude that there is no grace in him.
Because he is now the least and last of all the gentry, or Ministry, or the like, I may not (a• the ordinary fashion of men is) conclude that there is no grace in him.
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but rather conclude this, that many that are first shall be last, and the last shall be first, God hath put the one against the other, that we should finde nothing after him.
but rather conclude this, that many that Are First shall be last, and the last shall be First, God hath put the one against the other, that we should find nothing After him.
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therefore I wil not say, such a Magistrate, or such a minister, or such a Gentleman doth not belong to God, because he is not so good as he hath been, he was once the best, and now he is the least, he may be the Lords notwithstanding all this.
Therefore I will not say, such a Magistrate, or such a minister, or such a Gentleman does not belong to God, Because he is not so good as he hath been, he was once the best, and now he is the least, he may be the lords notwithstanding all this.
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for there is no Christian but hath his failings, and if we conclude so, then God will have no Saints. It is a blessed meanes of meekning the heart towards napping Christians. Then lastly;
for there is no Christian but hath his failings, and if we conclude so, then God will have no Saints. It is a blessed means of meekning the heart towards napping Christians. Then lastly;
let there be a kind of equality, and spirituall correspondencie between all Saints (O that God would have it so) that as the younger should not carry themselves unreverently to the elder,
let there be a kind of equality, and spiritual correspondency between all Saints (Oh that God would have it so) that as the younger should not carry themselves unreverently to the elder,
The observation of Master Calvin upon this place is this, that the Apostle had before saluted a great many strong Saints by name, and commended them for some excellencies, one for one thing, another for another, Priscilla, and Aquila as helpers in Christ, and such a one for such a thing he gives commendation;
The observation of Master calvin upon this place is this, that the Apostle had before saluted a great many strong Saints by name, and commended them for Some excellencies, one for one thing, Another for Another, Priscilla, and Aquila as helpers in christ, and such a one for such a thing he gives commendation;
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It was their manner before their supper, they had feasts of love, and before their feasts of love, they did alway salute one another with an holy kisse; they kissed one another,
It was their manner before their supper, they had feasts of love, and before their feasts of love, they did always salute one Another with an holy kiss; they kissed one Another,
and it was a Ceremony that God appointed to this end, to shew that there was a kinde of equality between all the Saints, that the poorest could not be kept at a distance from the rich, and the youngest Saint that the other day was a drunkard, or whoremonger, was not to be despised,
and it was a Ceremony that God appointed to this end, to show that there was a kind of equality between all the Saints, that the Poorest could not be kept At a distance from the rich, and the youngest Saint that the other day was a drunkard, or whoremonger, was not to be despised,
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but that is signified by it holds, that there should be a blessed correspondencie between all the Saints, and some kinde of way, whereby a man that is in Christ, be he never so weak, may know that Christ accepts him, that the greatest Saint, and most glorious on earth, accepts him also.
but that is signified by it holds, that there should be a blessed correspondency between all the Saints, and Some kind of Way, whereby a man that is in christ, be he never so weak, may know that christ accepts him, that the greatest Saint, and most glorious on earth, accepts him also.
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and God is their father. And Christ provided foreseeing the disposition of men in latter times, that of all Saints we should take care of the weakest: therefore saith Christ to Peter, Peter, lovest thou me? lovest thou me? lovest thou me? Lord, thou knowest all things, Well, I see thou lovest me,
and God is their father. And christ provided Foreseeing the disposition of men in latter times, that of all Saints we should take care of the Weakest: Therefore Says christ to Peter, Peter, Lovest thou me? Lovest thou me? Lovest thou me? Lord, thou Knowest all things, Well, I see thou Lovest me,
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and he were drowned in the depth of the Sea. If you should see a man in the midst of the Sea with a Milstone about his neck, it were a miserable condition:
and he were drowned in the depth of the Sea. If you should see a man in the midst of the Sea with a Millstone about his neck, it were a miserable condition:
so it is a sad condition of high, and lofty professors, that brow-beat weak Saints, that will not correspond, or condescend to them of the lower sort, O, saith Paul, who is weak and I am not offended? who is offended and I burn not? I will say no more of that, remember many that are first shall be last.
so it is a sad condition of high, and lofty professors, that browbeat weak Saints, that will not correspond, or condescend to them of the lower sort, Oh, Says Paul, who is weak and I am not offended? who is offended and I burn not? I will say no more of that, Remember many that Are First shall be last.
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and of what your selves did before, you do not set your selves so earnestly, and so frequently, and follow God so hard in prayer as you have done: this I greatly fear.
and of what your selves did before, you do not Set your selves so earnestly, and so frequently, and follow God so hard in prayer as you have done: this I greatly Fear.
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For I find many times that the devill plays a double game, that when he comes to take away an ordinance from people, to cheat them of it, he knowes that some are so giddy, that he can gull, and cheat them clearly,
For I find many times that the Devil plays a double game, that when he comes to take away an Ordinance from people, to cheat them of it, he knows that Some Are so giddy, that he can gull, and cheat them clearly,
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and he knows this that those that he cannot cheat yet he can cast them into a kinde of remisnesse. As for instance, he hath taken away from many, singing of Psalms, prasing God according to that manner that the Saints have had for divers ages,
and he knows this that those that he cannot cheat yet he can cast them into a kind of remissness. As for instance, he hath taken away from many, singing of Psalms, prasing God according to that manner that the Saints have had for diverse ages,
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now as he hath brought many that they will not sing at all, so there are many that are indifferent; and so for baptising the infants of the godly, and so for hearing the Word; and so for praying. The devil hath a dilemma, if you will do so,
now as he hath brought many that they will not sing At all, so there Are many that Are indifferent; and so for Baptizing the Infants of the godly, and so for hearing the Word; and so for praying. The Devil hath a dilemma, if you will do so,
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so I say while some giddy heads, or hearts are throwing away the Ordinance of prayer. I am afraid there is a general remisness, or carelesness growing upon your hearts,
so I say while Some giddy Heads, or hearts Are throwing away the Ordinance of prayer. I am afraid there is a general remissness, or carelessness growing upon your hearts,
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For the first, That it is a duty, consider any duty in the world, and whatsoever you would have to prove it a duty, I dare say it is clear in the Word concerning this duty of Prayer, that,
For the First, That it is a duty, Consider any duty in the world, and whatsoever you would have to prove it a duty, I Dare say it is clear in the Word Concerning this duty of Prayer, that,
and much more, you cannot name any duty in the Book of God, any external duty that is underpropped, that hath such foundations, such clear ground-works for it as the duty of Prayer.
and much more, you cannot name any duty in the Book of God, any external duty that is underpropped, that hath such foundations, such clear groundworks for it as the duty of Prayer.
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First, that it is a thing that the law of Nature hath written in the heart of man, to call upon God, it was written in the Creation. There are many duties among us that are not so, under the Gospel, especially.
First, that it is a thing that the law of Nature hath written in the heart of man, to call upon God, it was written in the Creation. There Are many duties among us that Are not so, under the Gospel, especially.
though we may not receive the Lords Supper, because the Supper of the Lord is an Ordinance by institution, the other is a natural Ordinance or duty. Now when a man doth a Natural duty, it is supposed that it is in the heart of a wicked man,
though we may not receive the lords Supper, Because the Supper of the Lord is an Ordinance by Institution, the other is a natural Ordinance or duty. Now when a man does a Natural duty, it is supposed that it is in the heart of a wicked man,
A carnal man when he prays he sins, not in that he prays, much less do I sin in doing the duty with him, in doing what he ought: But wherein doth he sin? In the maner, that he prays without faith, it is his fault and not mine;
A carnal man when he prays he Sins, not in that he prays, much less do I sin in doing the duty with him, in doing what he ought: But wherein does he sin? In the manner, that he prays without faith, it is his fault and not mine;
Secondly, There is this ground for it, for prayer we have more precepts then for any other dutie, Christ Jesus saith here, Pray always, And the Apostle, 1 Thes. 5. he bids us pray evermore, pray alway, I need not stand to prove this.
Secondly, There is this ground for it, for prayer we have more Precepts then for any other duty, christ jesus Says Here, Pray always, And the Apostle, 1 Thebes 5. he bids us pray evermore, pray always, I need not stand to prove this.
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Then you have also presidents for it, almost in every Saint in the Book of God; you seldom hear of a Saint, but he was a praying Saint. And let me tell you this, that Saints, and Churches, or Assemblies, (for so the Greek word is indifferently) and people that call on God ▪ with a pure heart, they are Synonomies. Sometimes Paul saith, Grace, mercy, and peace to the Saints, sometimes to the Churches, and sometimes to those that pray, and call on the name of the Lord Iesus, 1 Cor. 1. 1. It is a thing so proper to a Saint, that it is usually taken for the description of a Saint. Therefore in Zech. 12. where there is a Prophesie concerning the conversion of the Iews; saith God, I will poure on them the Spirit of Grace and Supplication.
Then you have also Presidents for it, almost in every Saint in the Book of God; you seldom hear of a Saint, but he was a praying Saint. And let me tell you this, that Saints, and Churches, or Assemblies, (for so the Greek word is indifferently) and people that call on God ▪ with a pure heart, they Are Synonyms. Sometime Paul Says, Grace, mercy, and peace to the Saints, sometime to the Churches, and sometime to those that pray, and call on the name of the Lord Iesus, 1 Cor. 1. 1. It is a thing so proper to a Saint, that it is usually taken for the description of a Saint. Therefore in Zechariah 12. where there is a Prophesy Concerning the conversion of the Iews; Says God, I will pour on them the Spirit of Grace and Supplication.
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What is that? That is, they shall be converted. To have a spirit of Supplication, a praying heart is the same as conversion: to convert the Iews is to give them a spirit of Grace and Supplication: As soon as Paul was converted, Act. 9. when Ananias inquired of him, he was praying, therefore you have examples enow.
What is that? That is, they shall be converted. To have a Spirit of Supplication, a praying heart is the same as conversion: to convert the Iews is to give them a Spirit of Grace and Supplication: As soon as Paul was converted, Act. 9. when Ananias inquired of him, he was praying, Therefore you have Examples enough.
it is an Ordinance, you see four great pillars under it, it hath the Law of Nature, there are Precepts, and Examples, and Promises to perform what we pray for:
it is an Ordinance, you see four great pillars under it, it hath the Law of Nature, there Are Precepts, and Examples, and Promises to perform what we pray for:
And secondly, you will easily grant, that if you look upon the times of the new Testament, the dawning of it in Christs time, (for that was the dawning of the new Testament) there you see Christ prayed whole nights, and before day he was on the mountain seeking God; and there are many Parables, one in Luke 11. and another here, wherein he exhorts his disciples to be earnest with God,
And secondly, you will Easily grant, that if you look upon the times of the new Testament, the dawning of it in Christ time, (for that was the dawning of the new Testament) there you see christ prayed Whole nights, and before day he was on the mountain seeking God; and there Are many Parables, one in Lycia 11. and Another Here, wherein he exhorts his Disciples to be earnest with God,
you see when Christ was gone to the Holy of Holies, there they prayed, and called on God continually, all those Churches did call upon God, there is nothing more clear.
you see when christ was gone to the Holy of Holies, there they prayed, and called on God continually, all those Churches did call upon God, there is nothing more clear.
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Nay, thirdly, (for there is the main hint of it) in the last times, in these times, and in later times then these (though these be called the last times) the glorious times that shall be just at the end of the world, the people of God will be a praying people in those days.
Nay, Thirdly, (for there is the main hint of it) in the last times, in these times, and in later times then these (though these be called the last times) the glorious times that shall be just At the end of the world, the people of God will be a praying people in those days.
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I will give you but one place, Zach. 12. that is clear concerning the conversion of the Iews in the last times, that they shall look on him whom they have pierced,
I will give you but one place, Zach 12. that is clear Concerning the conversion of the Iews in the last times, that they shall look on him whom they have pierced,
yet it is said when they shall come in, praying shall be in such request in those days that even the conversation of the Iews is called a pouring on them the spirit of grace and supplication.
yet it is said when they shall come in, praying shall be in such request in those days that even the Conversation of the Iews is called a pouring on them the Spirit of grace and supplication.
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Therefore say not now, the last times are come, and these are glorious times, and we can live immediatly upon God without Ordinances, &c. No, those times are not come,
Therefore say not now, the last times Are come, and these Are glorious times, and we can live immediately upon God without Ordinances, etc. No, those times Are not come,
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And of all Ordinances, labour to keep Prayer: for cast off Prayer, and cast off Saintship; for to be a Saint, and to call on the name of the Lord with a true heart, are the same.
And of all Ordinances, labour to keep Prayer: for cast off Prayer, and cast off Saintship; for to be a Saint, and to call on the name of the Lord with a true heart, Are the same.
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Some object, God knows our wants, and what need we pray? Saith our Saviour, Mat. 5. Your heavenly Father knows what you have need of, and yet Christ taught them to pray. We must manifest our obedience notwithstanding that God will do one thing when we pray for another:
some Object, God knows our Wants, and what need we pray? Says our Saviour, Mathew 5. Your heavenly Father knows what you have need of, and yet christ taught them to pray. We must manifest our Obedience notwithstanding that God will do one thing when we pray for Another:
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that is a foolish objection, because we know not what is good for us, neither how to pray according to the minde of God: but if it be according to his minde, and for our good, God will not deny it to us.
that is a foolish objection, Because we know not what is good for us, neither how to pray according to the mind of God: but if it be according to his mind, and for our good, God will not deny it to us.
But the maine Engin that the devil hath to cheat us of this Ordinance, is, that there were times when there was neede of Ordinances, and these beggerly rudiments, (this is the language of some) these carnall Ordinances, it is true they were good in the times of the Apostles, and those former times,
But the main Engine that the Devil hath to cheat us of this Ordinance, is, that there were times when there was need of Ordinances, and these beggarly rudiments, (this is the language of Some) these carnal Ordinances, it is true they were good in the times of the Apostles, and those former times,
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therefore as we are more glorious, and have more of the Spirit of Glory in the new Testament then they had in the old, so we have fewer Ordinances then they;
Therefore as we Are more glorious, and have more of the Spirit of Glory in the new Testament then they had in the old, so we have fewer Ordinances then they;
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but yet we have infirmities, and the Lord knows what is best for us, and we have a great deal of flesh, and carnalness, and we shall have in a great measure till we be in heaven:
but yet we have infirmities, and the Lord knows what is best for us, and we have a great deal of Flesh, and carnalness, and we shall have in a great measure till we be in heaven:
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therefore God in mercy affords us these Ordinances, and helps to deal with him, and to keep our Communion with him, and to live in, and from him: Therefore I pray you without partiality and prejudice weigh the Word of God, whether this be not the Will of God, and then take heed how the Devil cheat you of this blessed Ordinance; for truly I may say,
Therefore God in mercy affords us these Ordinances, and helps to deal with him, and to keep our Communion with him, and to live in, and from him: Therefore I pray you without partiality and prejudice weigh the Word of God, whither this be not the Will of God, and then take heed how the devil cheat you of this blessed Ordinance; for truly I may say,
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but are grown into remisness by the Opinions that are abroad concerning this duty, I beseech you renew your care and diligence every one of you in publick and private to seek the Lord.
but Are grown into remissness by the Opinions that Are abroad Concerning this duty, I beseech you renew your care and diligence every one of you in public and private to seek the Lord.
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And consider with your selves whether there be not a greater remisness on your spirits then before, did you not set your selves oftner and more earnestly apart to seek God before, then you do now? If it be so, in the name of God, say as David, O how sweet is thy Word!
And Consider with your selves whither there be not a greater remissness on your spirits then before, did you not Set your selves oftener and more earnestly apart to seek God before, then you do now? If it be so, in the name of God, say as David, Oh how sweet is thy Word!
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Therefore set thy self to it, and let not the sin of others in throwing away of Ordinances, make you remiss in using them, either throw them away quite,
Therefore Set thy self to it, and let not the since of Others in throwing away of Ordinances, make you remiss in using them, either throw them away quite,
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and if he can get himself in those three things out from it, then he is wholy clear. The Saints are under it partly, either In respect of their Persons. Actions. Afflictions.
and if he can get himself in those three things out from it, then he is wholly clear. The Saints Are under it partly, either In respect of their Persons. Actions. Afflictions.
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For their persons, that is, we do conceive that we do deal with God in some measure according to his law, we think that God doth deal with us according to his law, and that we deal with God in some measure according to his law. Whereas we should conceive that God doth not look on me,
For their Persons, that is, we do conceive that we do deal with God in Some measure according to his law, we think that God does deal with us according to his law, and that we deal with God in Some measure according to his law. Whereas we should conceive that God does not look on me,
and I being dead to it) but only in reference to grace, so I deal with God as he is my Father, as he is revealed to me in grace in the Doctrine of the Gospel: so that if we could conceive that our persons are fully justified, that all my weaknesses thoughout the day,
and I being dead to it) but only in Referente to grace, so I deal with God as he is my Father, as he is revealed to me in grace in the Doctrine of the Gospel: so that if we could conceive that our Persons Are Fully justified, that all my Weaknesses throughout the day,
or week, or year do not make me according to his Law one jot more unjust nor all my good doth not make me more just, for Christ Jesus his Death and Resurrection doth that wholly,
or Week, or year do not make me according to his Law one jot more unjust nor all my good does not make me more just, for christ jesus his Death and Resurrection does that wholly,
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and whip and scourge me with his Ferula: but for the Law, what have I to do with that? what have I to do with a husband that is dead and buried? what have I to do with the Covenant of works that Jesus Christ hath fulfilled and cancelled?
and whip and scourge me with his Ferula: but for the Law, what have I to do with that? what have I to do with a husband that is dead and buried? what have I to do with the Covenant of works that jesus christ hath fulfilled and canceled?
because when you sin against God, then there ariseth storms within you that were once without you, on Mount Sinai, that blackness and darkness, then you fear you are hypocrites, then you finde wrath in your consciences: as oft as you finde wrath, (that is the work of the Law,
Because when you sin against God, then there arises storms within you that were once without you, on Mount Sinai, that blackness and darkness, then you Fear you Are Hypocrites, then you find wrath in your Consciences: as oft as you find wrath, (that is the work of the Law,
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and abundant sorrow then ever you felt before, and care, and other things, yet even that wrath, and horror, and hardness of heart, and risings of spirit against God, will testifie that in some measure your persons are under the Law.
and abundant sorrow then ever you felt before, and care, and other things, yet even that wrath, and horror, and hardness of heart, and risings of Spirit against God, will testify that in Some measure your Persons Are under the Law.
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or commit, however that action may not be pleasing to God according to Grace or the Gospel, it may not be an acceptable sacrifice, as all our actions should be,
or commit, however that actium may not be pleasing to God according to Grace or the Gospel, it may not be an acceptable sacrifice, as all our actions should be,
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yet notwithstanding we should not conceive that our actions are to be squared and measured according to the rule and life of the Law, which is the Covenant of works. As for Instance,
yet notwithstanding we should not conceive that our actions Are to be squared and measured according to the Rule and life of the Law, which is the Covenant of works. As for Instance,
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and obey him, but if he fail but once or twice that day in his duty, there is some confusion whispered in his soul that all is lost, there is more trouble for that one failing, then he hath comfort for all that he hath done that day;
and obey him, but if he fail but once or twice that day in his duty, there is Some confusion whispered in his soul that all is lost, there is more trouble for that one failing, then he hath Comfort for all that he hath done that day;
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and where there is weakness, there would be a sweet, clear mourning for it in reference to God as a Father, and not to have the heart estranged from God,
and where there is weakness, there would be a sweet, clear mourning for it in Referente to God as a Father, and not to have the heart estranged from God,
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but we know not our freedom. They are freed thus, all arise either from flesh or spirit; for those are the two beginnings, the two first beeings of all.
but we know not our freedom. They Are freed thus, all arise either from Flesh or Spirit; for those Are the two beginnings, the two First beings of all.
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Now if it be an action that ariseth from his holy Spirit, that flows from the principle of Iesus Christ that is in him, the Lord accepts of it, that is done already,
Now if it be an actium that arises from his holy Spirit, that flows from the principle of Iesus christ that is in him, the Lord accepts of it, that is done already,
but onely he doth it as the honest upright indeavor of a loving childe to a dear father. So, could we measure our actions according to that rule, our lives would be more holy, and more sweet and comfortable.
but only he does it as the honest upright endeavour of a loving child to a dear father. So, could we measure our actions according to that Rule, our lives would be more holy, and more sweet and comfortable.
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as though God in reference to these had a purpose to satisfie himself, and his vengeance, and to let his wrath fall upon me, (that is clearly to frustrate the death of Christ) but I am to look on that as fully satisfied, and done by Christ, and God is more faithful then to be paid twice: but I am to look upon all my afflictions, as proceeding from the love of a dear father, and I can take notice of many sins that displease him, and he hath many Gospel - ends to do me good: therefore in afflictions I admit not one hard thought of God,
as though God in Referente to these had a purpose to satisfy himself, and his vengeance, and to let his wrath fallen upon me, (that is clearly to frustrate the death of christ) but I am to look on that as Fully satisfied, and done by christ, and God is more faithful then to be paid twice: but I am to look upon all my afflictions, as proceeding from the love of a dear father, and I can take notice of many Sins that displease him, and he hath many Gospel - ends to do me good: Therefore in afflictions I admit not one hard Thought of God,
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then afflictions do exceedingly kindle love to God, and increase our communion with him; and whereas they make us run from God, they would make us run to him, and delight in him, but we are under the Law, and that makes our persons and actions, and afflictions to be a burthen. O that the Lord would help us to get clear of it, that every one would labour to get his spirit, his person, his actions, and his corrections, and all clear of that, and dead to that. But ye are under grace.
then afflictions do exceedingly kindle love to God, and increase our communion with him; and whereas they make us run from God, they would make us run to him, and delight in him, but we Are under the Law, and that makes our Persons and actions, and afflictions to be a burden. Oh that the Lord would help us to get clear of it, that every one would labour to get his Spirit, his person, his actions, and his corrections, and all clear of that, and dead to that. But you Are under grace.
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but there is something meant by it, that shall be equivalent (in all respects to a Christian) to the Law, for ye are not under the Law, but under Grace: they are opposites.
but there is something meant by it, that shall be equivalent (in all respects to a Christian) to the Law, for you Are not under the Law, but under Grace: they Are opposites.
Now what that is that is meant by it, I conceive, and can give divers Scriptures also if I had time, that by Grace here is meant the whole Doctrine of the Gospel.
Now what that is that is meant by it, I conceive, and can give diverse Scriptures also if I had time, that by Grace Here is meant the Whole Doctrine of the Gospel.
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I say the whole Doctrine of the Gospel, that is called Grace; because it is a gracious Doctrine, it is a Doctrine full of Grace. The stream, and the maine thing of our Preaching, is,
I say the Whole Doctrine of the Gospel, that is called Grace; Because it is a gracious Doctrine, it is a Doctrine full of Grace. The stream, and the main thing of our Preaching, is,
or should be the Grace of God, the love of God, and the goodness of God. If it be taken for the whole Doctrine, as that in Tit. 2. The grace of God hath appeared to all men, teaching us to deny ungodliness,
or should be the Grace of God, the love of God, and the Goodness of God. If it be taken for the Whole Doctrine, as that in Tit. 2. The grace of God hath appeared to all men, teaching us to deny ungodliness,
and worldly lusts, and to live holily and soberly, &c. Grace, that is, the Doctrine of Grace or the Doctrine of the Gospel, 2 Cor. 6. I beseech you receive not the grace of God in vain, that is, the Doctrine of the Gospel, which hath in it grace and mercy, and life and salvation, and the like.
and worldly Lustiest, and to live holily and soberly, etc. Grace, that is, the Doctrine of Grace or the Doctrine of the Gospel, 2 Cor. 6. I beseech you receive not the grace of God in vain, that is, the Doctrine of the Gospel, which hath in it grace and mercy, and life and salvation, and the like.
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and commands as well as Promises: therefore he saith, The grace of God teacheth us. He saith not the grace of God tells us, and promiseth us, or the like,
and commands as well as Promises: Therefore he Says, The grace of God Teaches us. He Says not the grace of God tells us, and promises us, or the like,
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so a Christian now in the School of Grace, under grace, he hath all that was good, or necessary in the Law, and much more, that it is sufficient in all respects.
so a Christian now in the School of Grace, under grace, he hath all that was good, or necessary in the Law, and much more, that it is sufficient in all respects.
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So that it were well if you would indeavor to conceive, that the onely master you have is Grace, the onely rule by which you walk is Grace, it is the Gospel, which implies in it all the substantiall Precepts of the Law: so in that respect we are bound to the Law, and the Law is of use,
So that it were well if you would endeavour to conceive, that the only master you have is Grace, the only Rule by which you walk is Grace, it is the Gospel, which Implies in it all the substantial Precepts of the Law: so in that respect we Are bound to the Law, and the Law is of use,
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then when he was under the Law: for those that live under Grace, though they be not perfect, yet they are eminently holy in comparison of what they were, and of what others are that are under the Law.
then when he was under the Law: for those that live under Grace, though they be not perfect, yet they Are eminently holy in comparison of what they were, and of what Others Are that Are under the Law.
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and if you miss it, we may by natural understanding convince you of the breach of the Law: but the precepts of the Gospel are spiritual, and cannot be conceived by natural understanding. I say, the course of a Christian, the main walk of a Christian under grace is such, that a natural man cannot see,
and if you miss it, we may by natural understanding convince you of the breach of the Law: but the Precepts of the Gospel Are spiritual, and cannot be conceived by natural understanding. I say, the course of a Christian, the main walk of a Christian under grace is such, that a natural man cannot see,
but the precepts of Grace are so sublime, and spiritual, that they must be understood spiritually. And thereupon, being that the Precepts, and Instructions, and Directions of Grace, being clearer and brighter, and higher, that is the reason why a man under Grace is brought into fuller obedience to a freer service then a man under the Law.
but the Precepts of Grace Are so sublime, and spiritual, that they must be understood spiritually. And thereupon, being that the Precepts, and Instructions, and Directions of Grace, being clearer and Brighter, and higher, that is the reason why a man under Grace is brought into fuller Obedience to a freer service then a man under the Law.
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Besides, Secondly, when a man is under grace, there is a kinde of ingenuity, a Spiritual ingenuity of the heart, yet though it may be there are not so many Covenants, and Resolutions, and Vows, and the like,
Beside, Secondly, when a man is under grace, there is a kind of ingenuity, a Spiritual ingenuity of the heart, yet though it may be there Are not so many Covenants, and Resolutions, and Vows, and the like,
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yet there is a kinde of ingenuity, that understanding the grace of God, he cannot sin as another doth that is under the Law, and that is the meaning of those Phrases of the Apostle,
yet there is a kind of ingenuity, that understanding the grace of God, he cannot sin as Another does that is under the Law, and that is the meaning of those Phrases of the Apostle,
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for we thus judg, that if one died, then all were dead, that we should not henceforth live to our selves but to him that died for us, That is, this is, our reason, we have a kinde of ingenuity in us that makes us thus reason, that if one man did come, and die, and purchase everlasting life, we cannot but live to him that died for us.
for we thus judge, that if one died, then all were dead, that we should not henceforth live to our selves but to him that died for us, That is, this is, our reason, we have a kind of ingenuity in us that makes us thus reason, that if one man did come, and die, and purchase everlasting life, we cannot but live to him that died for us.
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That is the reason why a man under the Law, that it may be is a Swearer, a Drunkard, a Spendthrift, and this consumes his soul, and body, and family, and all;
That is the reason why a man under the Law, that it may be is a Swearer, a Drunkard, a Spendthrift, and this consumes his soul, and body, and family, and all;
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and he knows this, yet notwithstanding he goes on, he cannot help it, why? because he is under the Law, because when he hath had his pleasure all day, the Law whips him at night,
and he knows this, yet notwithstanding he Goes on, he cannot help it, why? Because he is under the Law, Because when he hath had his pleasure all day, the Law whips him At night,
and how righteously the Law is fulfilled through Christ, and thereupon he is freed from Satan, and sin, and death. If God would shew him the hope of his calling, and the glorious condition that he stands in, there would be such an ingenuity that he could not do it, he need not make Vows and Promises that he would be drunk no more,
and how righteously the Law is fulfilled through christ, and thereupon he is freed from Satan, and since, and death. If God would show him the hope of his calling, and the glorious condition that he Stands in, there would be such an ingenuity that he could not do it, he need not make Vows and Promises that he would be drunk no more,
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Lastly, There is a power in grace. The Law, was a voyce of words; it did teach just as the Commandments upon a wall; a poor man may come in and read them,
Lastly, There is a power in grace. The Law, was a voice of words; it did teach just as the commandments upon a wall; a poor man may come in and read them,
Expositions and Observations on EPHESIANS 3. 20. Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly, above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us.
Expositions and Observations on EPHESIANS 3. 20. Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly, above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us.
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There is a mighty power that worketh in the Saints; and you shall see that power Ephes. 1. 19. saith he, I desire that you may know what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward that believe, according to the working of his mighty power.
There is a mighty power that works in the Saints; and you shall see that power Ephesians 1. 19. Says he, I desire that you may know what is the exceeding greatness of his power to usward that believe, according to the working of his mighty power.
It is not weakness, but power, and not a small power, but a mighty power, a great power, an exceeding great mighty power. That worketh in you. The Saints are strong creatures.
It is not weakness, but power, and not a small power, but a mighty power, a great power, an exceeding great mighty power. That works in you. The Saints Are strong creatures.
The power which wrought in Christ when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in heavenly places, far above all principalities and powers, &c. That is, the power of his holy Spirit that dwells in us;
The power which wrought in christ when he raised him from the dead, and Set him At his own right hand in heavenly places, Far above all principalities and Powers, etc. That is, the power of his holy Spirit that dwells in us;
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but that power is not comparable to this, when Jesus Christ was dead, under the curse of the Law, and under the wrath of God, and under all our sins, under the malice of men,
but that power is not comparable to this, when jesus christ was dead, under the curse of the Law, and under the wrath of God, and under all our Sins, under the malice of men,
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and under a great stone that was rowled on him, and for a dead man to be raised up through all those oppositions of heaven, and earth, and hell, and to be set in peace at the right hand of glory, and majestie on high.
and under a great stone that was rolled on him, and for a dead man to be raised up through all those oppositions of heaven, and earth, and hell, and to be Set in peace At the right hand of glory, and majesty on high.
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The Saints do not consider what strength they have, If thou didst consider what strength thou hast in thee, thou wouldest not be afraid to hear a Cross, thou wouldst not be discouraged to attempt any work for God, thou wouldest not be dismaied at the threatnings of men, no,
The Saints do not Consider what strength they have, If thou didst Consider what strength thou hast in thee, thou Wouldst not be afraid to hear a Cross, thou Wouldst not be discouraged to attempt any work for God, thou Wouldst not be dismayed At the threatenings of men, no,
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This power, is the power of the Spirit of God; for that is the power of the most High; the holy Ghost shall overshadow thee, and the power of the most High shall come upon thee.
This power, is the power of the Spirit of God; for that is the power of the most High; the holy Ghost shall overshadow thee, and the power of the most High shall come upon thee.
for want of magnifying, and exalting the Spirit of God, which is the Conduit, the Intelligencer, that which brings light, and life, and strength to our souls from God.
for want of magnifying, and exalting the Spirit of God, which is the Conduit, the Intelligencer, that which brings Light, and life, and strength to our Souls from God.
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nor regard, and observe enough the teaching of the Spirit of God; and that is one cause why we are left to our selves, and do so often miss the will of God. For I know not (according to the Covenant of Grace) why a Saint should at any time miss the will of God, but that he doth not observe his Leader; For I will give you the Spirit (saith Christ) that shall lead you into all truth:
nor regard, and observe enough the teaching of the Spirit of God; and that is one cause why we Are left to our selves, and do so often miss the will of God. For I know not (according to the Covenant of Grace) why a Saint should At any time miss the will of God, but that he does not observe his Leader; For I will give you the Spirit (Says christ) that shall led you into all truth:
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since I have such a Teacher promised me, and given me by Christ? he must needs say, that oftentimes I did not observe him, I did not hearken to him, I hearkened only to men,
since I have such a Teacher promised me, and given me by christ? he must needs say, that oftentimes I did not observe him, I did not harken to him, I harkened only to men,
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and not to the Spirit of God. And so he would easily finde, when he began to give over harkning where he left the teaching of the Spirit; for in my apprehension a Saint follows the holy Ghost with a kinde of sagacity (if I may compare it with reverence) just as we see the Dog follow the Hare: there is something in Nature that the Dog knows which way the Hare went,
and not to the Spirit of God. And so he would Easily find, when he began to give over Harkening where he left the teaching of the Spirit; for in my apprehension a Saint follows the holy Ghost with a kind of sagacity (if I may compare it with Reverence) just as we see the Dog follow the Hare: there is something in Nature that the Dog knows which Way the Hare went,
unless it be very rare, as the Spirit left Christ to be tempted in the wilderness, so he may leave thee to pull down thy pride, and to humble thee, Isay, that is rare: but ordinarily, the Spirit leaves not thee, but thou lettest goe thy leader, and thou goest all the while on a cold sent. A Saint, though he headlong follows this,
unless it be very rare, as the Spirit left christ to be tempted in the Wilderness, so he may leave thee to pull down thy pride, and to humble thee, Saiah, that is rare: but ordinarily, the Spirit leaves not thee, but thou Lettest go thy leader, and thou goest all the while on a cold sent. A Saint, though he headlong follows this,
Therefore observe your leader, hearken to the Spirit of God: If God give you him as a master, he expects that his children should learn, and see when you go in the way of the Spirit of God, and you may easily finde that,
Therefore observe your leader, harken to the Spirit of God: If God give you him as a master, he expects that his children should Learn, and see when you go in the Way of the Spirit of God, and you may Easily find that,
I speak not this as if the Spirit were contrary to the Word, as some men to advance the Spirit, set the Word and Spirit by the ears; but the Spirit leads by the Word.
I speak not this as if the Spirit were contrary to the Word, as Some men to advance the Spirit, Set the Word and Spirit by the ears; but the Spirit leads by the Word.
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That which I chiefly intended to shew you, was to give you a few instances, that you may have a little light, to see the exceeding greatness of the power of the Spirit working in you.
That which I chiefly intended to show you, was to give you a few instances, that you may have a little Light, to see the exceeding greatness of the power of the Spirit working in you.
As first, that you may see the greatness of his power, what a world of prayers doth the Spirit of God put into thy heart, that thou art never able to utter with thy mouth? All the wisdom in the world cannot make one spiritual petition; we may make forms of Prayer; but now the Spirit of God, that knoweth the minde of God (as the Apostle saith) that maketh prayers according to the will of God,
As First, that you may see the greatness of his power, what a world of Prayers does the Spirit of God put into thy heart, that thou art never able to utter with thy Mouth? All the Wisdom in the world cannot make one spiritual petition; we may make forms of Prayer; but now the Spirit of God, that Knoweth the mind of God (as the Apostle Says) that makes Prayers according to the will of God,
I speak to them that know the working of the Spirit: how many thousand prayers doth God put into thy heart that it is impossible for thee to utter with thy mouth? Thou canst not speak to God one petition of fourty that the Spirit puts into thy heart.
I speak to them that know the working of the Spirit: how many thousand Prayers does God put into thy heart that it is impossible for thee to utter with thy Mouth? Thou Canst not speak to God one petition of fourty that the Spirit puts into thy heart.
That some conceive to be the meaning of that in Rom. 8. The Spirit prays with sighes unutterable, not because of our weakness, but because of their strength, and they are so numerous, they are so many, that when a poor Saint goes to pray, one petition stops another,
That Some conceive to be the meaning of that in Rom. 8. The Spirit prays with sighs unutterable, not Because of our weakness, but Because of their strength, and they Are so numerous, they Are so many, that when a poor Saint Goes to pray, one petition stops Another,
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but the Lord respects the prayers of the heart: Therefore I say, to have power to make one prayer, and to have such innumerable sighes and groans in the soul too, it must be an exceeding great power.
but the Lord respects the Prayers of the heart: Therefore I say, to have power to make one prayer, and to have such innumerable sighs and groans in the soul too, it must be an exceeding great power.
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nor never couldest pray for, no, not so much as in heart. If the Lord did answer all the prayers of heart and tongue, that we make throughout all the year, a man would think that were a great matter;
nor never Couldst pray for, no, not so much as in heart. If the Lord did answer all the Prayers of heart and tongue, that we make throughout all the year, a man would think that were a great matter;
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Thirdly, consider the exceeding greatness of his power in this respect, in his teaching, how the Spirit of God teacheth his people and servants, he teacheth them above what they are taught outwardly by men.
Thirdly, Consider the exceeding greatness of his power in this respect, in his teaching, how the Spirit of God Teaches his people and Servants, he Teaches them above what they Are taught outwardly by men.
and every Lecture that thou hast heard on the week days, and on the Lords day, that thou hadst them in order and method, suppose they were written in thy heart, and fresh in thy memory, that thou didst understanding and remember every Sermon that thou hast heard (which no man doth) a man would think such a one to be a very knowing man.
and every Lecture that thou hast herd on the Week days, and on the lords day, that thou Hadst them in order and method, suppose they were written in thy heart, and fresh in thy memory, that thou didst understanding and Remember every Sermon that thou hast herd (which no man does) a man would think such a one to be a very knowing man.
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our teaching comes with so much weakness and dross with it, and one saith, and another unsaith; and if we consider it in a natural way we shall never be made knowing men by all outward teaching in the world.
our teaching comes with so much weakness and dross with it, and one Says, and Another unsaith; and if we Consider it in a natural Way we shall never be made knowing men by all outward teaching in the world.
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This is the exceeding greatness of the power of the Spirit of God; that truly (beloved) I have often thought with my self (I speak not to disparage our teaching, and your hearing, but) our coming to teach, and you to hear, it is as your sending your little children to School, to keep their cloaths clean,
This is the exceeding greatness of the power of the Spirit of God; that truly (Beloved) I have often Thought with my self (I speak not to disparage our teaching, and your hearing, but) our coming to teach, and you to hear, it is as your sending your little children to School, to keep their clothes clean,
and to keep them from play, they learn nothing (in a manner) for your money, onely they are obedient to their Parents, and are quiet, and are in the School where teaching is.
and to keep them from play, they Learn nothing (in a manner) for your money, only they Are obedient to their Parents, and Are quiet, and Are in the School where teaching is.
So you come to hear, and we to teach; but all our teaching in a manner is by the Spirit of God. Therefore it is a wonderful thing to see how quickly the Spirit of God will make a Schollar ripe;
So you come to hear, and we to teach; but all our teaching in a manner is by the Spirit of God. Therefore it is a wondered thing to see how quickly the Spirit of God will make a Scholar ripe;
how in a quarter of a year, nay, in a moneth almost the Spirit of God will fill him with all spirituall learning, whereas the best preacher in the world, let him Preach concisely and exactly in a natural way, he shall not teach him the tenth part:
how in a quarter of a year, nay, in a Monn almost the Spirit of God will fill him with all spiritual learning, whereas the best preacher in the world, let him Preach concisely and exactly in a natural Way, he shall not teach him the tenth part:
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Nay, we reach you, we preach it may be four or five Sermons, and we open it as well we can, poor earthen creatures, and when we come to look on it a quarter of a year after, we finde that those notions that it may be were so confused and poor while we were teaching you, that there is a glorious piece made in your souls, by the Spirit of God,
Nay, we reach you, we preach it may be four or five Sermons, and we open it as well we can, poor earthen creatures, and when we come to look on it a quarter of a year After, we find that those notions that it may be were so confused and poor while we were teaching you, that there is a glorious piece made in your Souls, by the Spirit of God,
though our Notes when they were done, were scarce worth the burning, we are so poor and frail in teaching, and you in your outward hearing, therefore there is an exceeding great power that works in you that believe.
though our Notes when they were done, were scarce worth the burning, we Are so poor and frail in teaching, and you in your outward hearing, Therefore there is an exceeding great power that works in you that believe.
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We have a saying, It holds true, I gainsay it not in a sort, that a man in conversion is passive, and afterwards he is active, that is, God in a mans conversion works on a man as a dead creature, only he is rational, but he suffers and works not with God, but when he is converted, then a man hath a principle of life. God works,
We have a saying, It holds true, I gainsay it not in a sort, that a man in conversion is passive, and afterwards he is active, that is, God in a men conversion works on a man as a dead creature, only he is rational, but he suffers and works not with God, but when he is converted, then a man hath a principle of life. God works,
and man works, man works with God, and it is a true comparison, we were then passive, now we are active. But in respect of the principle, by which we move, and walk: truely a Christian may say, I am altogether passive in a manner in all that I do.
and man works, man works with God, and it is a true comparison, we were then passive, now we Are active. But in respect of the principle, by which we move, and walk: truly a Christian may say, I am altogether passive in a manner in all that I do.
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There is no good almost that thou doest, but thou shalt clearly see that it is above thee, that it is God, thou wert never able to speak, or to do or to go through any such thing,
There is no good almost that thou dost, but thou shalt clearly see that it is above thee, that it is God, thou Wertenberg never able to speak, or to do or to go through any such thing,
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O great and glorious is that power, look which way you will, what that power is in changing thy nature, in destroying old Adam, what that power is in resisting temptations, what that power is in wrestling, and prevailing with God, what that power is to uphold thee in the wicked world,
O great and glorious is that power, look which Way you will, what that power is in changing thy nature, in destroying old Adam, what that power is in resisting temptations, what that power is in wrestling, and prevailing with God, what that power is to uphold thee in the wicked world,
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but he is called power, because (as it were) he is nothing but power, whatsoever he doth, he doth powerfully, and gloriously, and effectually; Angels work in little, common, outward things;
but he is called power, Because (as it were) he is nothing but power, whatsoever he does, he does powerfully, and gloriously, and effectually; Angels work in little, Common, outward things;
The Angels are ministring spirits sent out to wait upon the Saints. How do Angels work for us? Angels make not prayers in us, Angels never subdue one sin in me, they can never bring peace to my conscience, and soul;
The Angels Are ministering spirits sent out to wait upon the Saints. How do Angels work for us? Angels make not Prayers in us, Angels never subdue one since in me, they can never bring peace to my conscience, and soul;
but spiritual things are done by the Spirit of God: the exceeding greatness of power is by the Spirit. Therefore consider of this word, be not such poor, low-hearted creatures, to be afraid of every ill,
but spiritual things Are done by the Spirit of God: the exceeding greatness of power is by the Spirit. Therefore Consider of this word, be not such poor, low-hearted creatures, to be afraid of every ill,
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Expositions and Observations on EPHESIANS 5. 1, 2. Be ye therefore followers of God as dear children, and walk in love, &c. THe Apostle in this Chapter, and especially in that going before, exhorts the Saints to walk worthy of their calling, that is, to walk humbly and meekly, &c. towards God and men; and there he shews sometimes the good they should follow, and the evil they should leave, promiscuously, which is meant by walking worthy of their calling.
Expositions and Observations on EPHESIANS 5. 1, 2. Be you Therefore followers of God as dear children, and walk in love, etc. THe Apostle in this Chapter, and especially in that going before, exhorts the Saints to walk worthy of their calling, that is, to walk humbly and meekly, etc. towards God and men; and there he shows sometime the good they should follow, and the evil they should leave, promiscuously, which is meant by walking worthy of their calling.
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you know in this wicked world wherein we are, this is one Gospel way, that we use and practise, and have been taught, that whensoever we came near the Lord (especially then) we should indeavor to raise up our souls, by the consideration of our Gospel-priviledges, and the relations between us and God.
you know in this wicked world wherein we Are, this is one Gospel Way, that we use and practise, and have been taught, that whensoever we Come near the Lord (especially then) we should endeavour to raise up our Souls, by the consideration of our Gospel-privileges, and the relations between us and God.
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When you and I come to pray, we study as much as we can to look on him as a father (and we do well) and to look on our selves as sons and daughters, as those that are in Christ, as those that have their sins pardoned and covered in him:
When you and I come to pray, we study as much as we can to look on him as a father (and we do well) and to look on our selves as Sons and daughters, as those that Are in christ, as those that have their Sins pardoned and covered in him:
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and all the priviledges that are laid down in Scripture, we seek to own them whereby to get up our souls to some joy and comfort before the Lord, and this is a good and blessed thing when we do so;
and all the privileges that Are laid down in Scripture, we seek to own them whereby to get up our Souls to Some joy and Comfort before the Lord, and this is a good and blessed thing when we do so;
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for the Lord would have his children, as to live holily, so he delights to see them live comfortably: The Lord takes delight in the prosperity of his people.
for the Lord would have his children, as to live holily, so he delights to see them live comfortably: The Lord Takes delight in the Prosperity of his people.
because we would have comfort we make use of our priviledges, and plead our relations, but we should also make use of them to move us to holiness, and to resist sin and evil, as well as to raise us to comfort and consolation: And thence it is that we are so oft foyled with sin, because we walk as men, as the children of men, as the Scripture saith;
Because we would have Comfort we make use of our privileges, and plead our relations, but we should also make use of them to move us to holiness, and to resist since and evil, as well as to raise us to Comfort and consolation: And thence it is that we Are so oft foiled with since, Because we walk as men, as the children of men, as the Scripture Says;
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Therefore when we are walking, and conversing in the world, we look on our selves as men, we think of our neighbours what they would have done in such a case,
Therefore when we Are walking, and conversing in the world, we look on our selves as men, we think of our neighbours what they would have done in such a case,
Man naturally doth not love to reflect upon himself, which (saith Dr. Preston) is the difference between a man and a beast: take two or three children, it may be one is a Lords son, and another the son of a Begger, they reflect upon themselves, you shall see by their carriage; the poor childe carries himself respectively to the other, the other carries himself disdainfully to him.
Man naturally does not love to reflect upon himself, which (Says Dr. Preston) is the difference between a man and a beast: take two or three children, it may be one is a lords son, and Another the son of a Beggar, they reflect upon themselves, you shall see by their carriage; the poor child carries himself respectively to the other, the other carries himself disdainfully to him.
So all people, every one hath a kinde of conclusion upon himself from natural considerations. Such a one carries himself high, he reflects so upon himself.
So all people, every one hath a kind of conclusion upon himself from natural considerations. Such a one carries himself high, he reflects so upon himself.
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Now if we would have the Spirit of God shine upon our souls, and draw such conclusions alway that lie in our breasts, that I am a son, a daughter of God, one in Christ, married to Christ, bone of his bone,
Now if we would have the Spirit of God shine upon our Souls, and draw such conclusions always that lie in our breasts, that I am a son, a daughter of God, one in christ, married to christ, bone of his bone,
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and flesh of his flesh, that I may walk all the day thus cloathed with these reflexions: then when we come to sin, when temptation is offered, it may be the devil will say, such a one did it that is wiser then thou,
and Flesh of his Flesh, that I may walk all the day thus clothed with these reflexions: then when we come to since, when temptation is offered, it may be the Devil will say, such a one did it that is Wiser then thou,
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What if the children of darkness do so, is it fit for a childe of light? what if sinners do so, is it fit for a man that God hath called out of sin, and out of the world, is it fit for him to do so?
What if the children of darkness do so, is it fit for a child of Light? what if Sinners do so, is it fit for a man that God hath called out of since, and out of the world, is it fit for him to do so?
but as the holy Ghost mentions them to raise up the soul for comfort, so expresly to stir us up to holiness, 1 John 3. 1. Behold what manner of love God hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God! I am perswaded that the Primitive Saints in the new Testament, did generally look upon themselves, distinct as a Common wealth,
but as the holy Ghost mentions them to raise up the soul for Comfort, so expressly to stir us up to holiness, 1 John 3. 1. Behold what manner of love God hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the Sons of God! I am persuaded that the Primitive Saints in the new Testament, did generally look upon themselves, distinct as a Common wealth,
and a people redeemed out of the world, and in the light of that they did so walk, they did alway speak so of themselves, We are the first fruits of the spirit, we are the sons of God, we are redeemed and bought with a price.
and a people redeemed out of the world, and in the Light of that they did so walk, they did always speak so of themselves, We Are the First fruits of the Spirit, we Are the Sons of God, we Are redeemed and bought with a price.
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and an actuall positive perswasion that I am the Lords, then a man will purify himself as God is pure. I might mention a hundred places in the new Testament, 2 Cor. 6. Come out from among them, seperate your selves,
and an actual positive persuasion that I am the lords, then a man will purify himself as God is pure. I might mention a hundred places in the new Testament, 2 Cor. 6. Come out from among them, separate your selves,
This is very comfortable, that we shall be his sons and daughters, and that he will be our Father. What then? In the beginning of the next Chapter, Having therefore these promises, let us cleanse our selves from all filthiness of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
This is very comfortable, that we shall be his Sons and daughters, and that he will be our Father. What then? In the beginning of the next Chapter, Having Therefore these promises, let us cleanse our selves from all filthiness of Flesh and Spirit, perfecting holiness in the Fear of God.
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If we be the sons and daughters of God, and he be our Father, therefore we should be holy in soul, and body, and spirit. I remember a little Story of a great Monarch (though I do not much trouble you with them,
If we be the Sons and daughters of God, and he be our Father, Therefore we should be holy in soul, and body, and Spirit. I Remember a little Story of a great Monarch (though I do not much trouble you with them,
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but it doth a little illustrate what we speak of) walking with his son, a Prince; the great Emperor seeing little poor children to play and tumble in the dirt, he said to his son, Why dost not thou go and play with them? Saith he, I would,
but it does a little illustrate what we speak of) walking with his son, a Prince; the great Emperor seeing little poor children to play and tumble in the dirt, he said to his son, Why dost not thou go and play with them? Says he, I would,
if I did see any Kings and Princes children play with them, he reflected upon himself that he was a Prince, a Kings son, and it was not fit for them to tumble in the dirt.
if I did see any Kings and Princes children play with them, he reflected upon himself that he was a Prince, a Kings son, and it was not fit for them to tumble in the dirt.
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and say, Why dost not thou do so? why dost not thou get money as yonder man doth? or labor to be great in the world? O, say, do the sons of God use to do so? to cozen, and cheat, and be drunk, and lie? If the Saints did so,
and say, Why dost not thou do so? why dost not thou get money as yonder man does? or labour to be great in the world? Oh, say, do the Sons of God use to do so? to cozen, and cheat, and be drunk, and lie? If the Saints did so,
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then it were another thing, but shall I that am a Prince, that am a son of God, shall I be a Scullion, and wallow in the dirt? Therefore I say it is enough to an honest heart to propose a pitch that is above him, that he never attained,
then it were Another thing, but shall I that am a Prince, that am a son of God, shall I be a Scullion, and wallow in the dirt? Therefore I say it is enough to an honest heart to propose a pitch that is above him, that he never attained,
O how gloriously should we walk, if we had still actuall considerations, I am a son, I am a daughter of God! How humbly should we walk towards our brethren? how weaned from this world? what Pilgrims would we be here upon earth? doubtless we run,
Oh how gloriously should we walk, if we had still actual considerations, I am a son, I am a daughter of God! How humbly should we walk towards our brothers? how weaned from this world? what Pilgrim's would we be Here upon earth? doubtless we run,
and look upon our selves as the sons and daughters of God, we should in some poor measure express something of the sons and daughters of God in every word,
and look upon our selves as the Sons and daughters of God, we should in Some poor measure express something of the Sons and daughters of God in every word,
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THe Lesson that the Lord gave you and me lately to consider of, and to do, was rightly to love the Saints, to love our brethren, and the way, you remember was, that we should not make that the ground of our love to our brethren,
THe lesson that the Lord gave you and me lately to Consider of, and to do, was rightly to love the Saints, to love our brothers, and the Way, you Remember was, that we should not make that the ground of our love to our brothers,
He that will not love his brethren, till he be loved of them, nor no further, nor no longer then he is beloved, he shall never love them much, nor love them rightly at all,
He that will not love his brothers, till he be loved of them, nor no further, nor no longer then he is Beloved, he shall never love them much, nor love them rightly At all,
because all goes upon a wrong ground, and by a false rule: And therefore we should set upon the practice of that duty in these times of division, that whatsoever man I look on as a Saint, or see the Image of God in him, I should indeavor to bring my heart to love him:
Because all Goes upon a wrong ground, and by a false Rule: And Therefore we should Set upon the practice of that duty in these times of division, that whatsoever man I look on as a Saint, or see the Image of God in him, I should endeavour to bring my heart to love him:
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If he love not me, let him look to that, I shall not answer for that, that shall be laid on his score: but if I love not my brother, that shall be laid on my score, and as my account, so my comfort, I mean true spiritual comfort, both here and hereafter, it is not in this, that I am much beloved, but that I love much. I spake to you of that more at large then,
If he love not me, let him look to that, I shall not answer for that, that shall be laid on his score: but if I love not my brother, that shall be laid on my score, and as my account, so my Comfort, I mean true spiritual Comfort, both Here and hereafter, it is not in this, that I am much Beloved, but that I love much. I spoke to you of that more At large then,
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not as though (I say) we can do this or that, but we through the grace of Christ may do any thing that is commanded in the Gospel. Therefore go not home,
not as though (I say) we can do this or that, but we through the grace of christ may do any thing that is commanded in the Gospel. Therefore go not home,
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but that we by the power of the holy Ghost may do them? Therefore I say, there is one thing more for us to do before we can come rightly to love the brethren: truly, there are many things,
but that we by the power of the holy Ghost may do them? Therefore I say, there is one thing more for us to do before we can come rightly to love the brothers: truly, there Are many things,
but that that I am now upon, is the foundation; (what is for the building of us up I meddle not with now) for till we come to do this, we cannot love at all, we cannot go one step in this blessed work;
but that that I am now upon, is the Foundation; (what is for the building of us up I meddle not with now) for till we come to do this, we cannot love At all, we cannot go one step in this blessed work;
when you love, how ful your souls are of comfort! for the sake of that sweetness and pleasure that you have in the fellowship of the Spirit: If there be any bowels of mercy in you, any sweetness of the mercy of God in your souls,
when you love, how full your Souls Are of Comfort! for the sake of that sweetness and pleasure that you have in the fellowship of the Spirit: If there be any bowels of mercy in you, any sweetness of the mercy of God in your Souls,
or any workings of mercy, or pity, or affections in you, grant me one desire, at which I shall exceedingly rejoyce, that is, be like minded, and have the same love, &c.
or any workings of mercy, or pity, or affections in you, grant me one desire, At which I shall exceedingly rejoice, that is, be like minded, and have the same love, etc.
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for he carries that clearly in all his Epistles that there is no damnation to them that are in Christ, and you are are not appointed unto wrath, saith he,
for he carries that clearly in all his Epistles that there is no damnation to them that Are in christ, and you Are Are not appointed unto wrath, Says he,
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though I besought her for the children of my body, that is the dearest thing between man and wife: so the Apostle desires them by such things as these, by the coming of the Lord Jesus, that is the sweetest thing to a Saint; saith he, by these sweet and dear things.
though I besought her for the children of my body, that is the dearest thing between man and wife: so the Apostle Desires them by such things as these, by the coming of the Lord jesus, that is the Sweetest thing to a Saint; Says he, by these sweet and dear things.
and for that price sake, and the dearness that is of them, and in them, I beseech you grant me this request, that is, that ye Be like minded, and have the same love.
and for that price sake, and the dearness that is of them, and in them, I beseech you grant me this request, that is, that you Be like minded, and have the same love.
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But how shall we come to love one another, or to love mutually? O (saith he) Let nothing be done through strife or vain glory, but in lowliness of minde, let each esteem other better then themselves.
But how shall we come to love one Another, or to love mutually? Oh (Says he) Let nothing be done through strife or vain glory, but in lowliness of mind, let each esteem other better then themselves.
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I told you, a man is to lay this as the foundation of his love, to love because God loves him, not because he is beloved of men. Now that he may do so, he must lay this also as a general rule in his soul by the grace of Christ, that he account himself, and lookt on himself as less then any other of the Saints, every man must account another better then himself. A man must look upon himself,
I told you, a man is to lay this as the Foundation of his love, to love Because God loves him, not Because he is Beloved of men. Now that he may do so, he must lay this also as a general Rule in his soul by the grace of christ, that he account himself, and looked on himself as less then any other of the Saints, every man must account Another better then himself. A man must look upon himself,
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Beloved, this above all things, I finde (it may be you finde more) to be the greatest enemy to love, high-mindedness, that you look upon your selves, either as the greatest of Saints, you think you are some body: or else you look upon your selves as of the second form, near to the greatest.
beloved, this above all things, I find (it may be you find more) to be the greatest enemy to love, high-mindedness, that you look upon your selves, either as the greatest of Saints, you think you Are Some body: or Else you look upon your selves as of the second from, near to the greatest.
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Therefore you shall observe by experience, that when you come to love any Saint, if you finde that though he love you, yet if he love another better, and account more of the Image of God in ••other then in you; you alway account that love no better then hatred: you say, such a man hates you,
Therefore you shall observe by experience, that when you come to love any Saint, if you find that though he love you, yet if he love Another better, and account more of the Image of God in ••other then in you; you always account that love no better then hatred: you say, such a man hates you,
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or a servant in the Congregation that is more respected then he, he thinks such a one doth not love him, he concludes, I am not beloved. There is such a desperate pride, (as pride is a desperate thing alway in spiritual, and in earthly things) in the heart of man, that makes him so desperate, that if he be not loved to the height above all others, that he accounts all love hatred.
or a servant in the Congregation that is more respected then he, he thinks such a one does not love him, he concludes, I am not Beloved. There is such a desperate pride, (as pride is a desperate thing always in spiritual, and in earthly things) in the heart of man, that makes him so desperate, that if he be not loved to the height above all Others, that he accounts all love hatred.
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you will never be in a right frame, in a Gospel frame to love your brethren, till when you look on sinners, you account your selves the greatest, and when you look on Saints, you reckon your selves the least. Therefore this is a plain, short Lesson.
you will never be in a right frame, in a Gospel frame to love your brothers, till when you look on Sinners, you account your selves the greatest, and when you look on Saints, you reckon your selves the least. Therefore this is a plain, short lesson.
Is not this the frame of my soul, and the disposition of your souls, that you never love another, nor never esteem anothers love (for both go together in a proud heart) unless he look principally upon you •••ve all others.
Is not this the frame of my soul, and the disposition of your Souls, that you never love Another, nor never esteem another's love (for both go together in a proud heart) unless he look principally upon you •••ve all Others.
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and before the eyes of him that searcheth the hearts; it is much for me if the poorest Saint give me but a smile, or a good look, yet this is our disposition,
and before the eyes of him that Searches the hearts; it is much for me if the Poorest Saint give me but a smile, or a good look, yet this is our disposition,
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and give us idle visitations when he knows not what to do, he loves us not. It is a great deal if a Saint do but come over the threshold, or look upon me in the street.
and give us idle visitations when he knows not what to do, he loves us not. It is a great deal if a Saint do but come over the threshold, or look upon me in the street.
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This is that that breeds endless quarrels (for they are here put together, Strife and Vain glory, and the like) for thou wilt be alway like the Salamander feeding upon some quarrel, for every man naturally hath some one thing that he feeds on principally;
This is that that breeds endless quarrels (for they Are Here put together, Strife and Vain glory, and the like) for thou wilt be always like the Salamander feeding upon Some quarrel, for every man naturally hath Some one thing that he feeds on principally;
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children feed on one cate more then another, and so do men, some upon Husbandry, some upon Navigation, some upon Policy, every one upon one thing or other.
children feed on one cate more then Another, and so do men, Some upon Husbandry, Some upon Navigation, Some upon Policy, every one upon one thing or other.
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some Professors, the very stream of their spirits goes in quarrelling with others, they no sooner end a quarrel with one Saint; but they begin another, they can no more live without jangling and quarrelling, and strife, then the Salamander can live without fire.
Some Professors, the very stream of their spirits Goes in quarreling with Others, they no sooner end a quarrel with one Saint; but they begin Another, they can no more live without jangling and quarreling, and strife, then the Salamander can live without fire.
This is the reason, a proud heart therefore can never close with the Saints, it cannot be content with a little measure of love from the Saints. A Saint if he be as he should be, can love though he be not loved, and can rejoyce wonderfully if he have the least measure of love from others.
This is the reason, a proud heart Therefore can never close with the Saints, it cannot be content with a little measure of love from the Saints. A Saint if he be as he should be, can love though he be not loved, and can rejoice wonderfully if he have the least measure of love from Others.
The Lord make this short word spiritual, and powerful to thee, and me: If this lesson were rightly learned, a world of division among the Saints would cease.
The Lord make this short word spiritual, and powerful to thee, and me: If this Lesson were rightly learned, a world of division among the Saints would cease.
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THe Apostle in these words doth compare the old Testament, the old Covenant with the new: or (if you will) the estate of the Saints under the old Covenant of Sinai, with the glorious estate of the Saints under the new Covenant. Therefore he tells them, Ye are not come to that mountaine that burned with fire, that mountain that might be touched, you are not set under the old Covenant that was terrible, in which there was nothing but that that was terrible, that brought horror upon all that feared God in it:
THe Apostle in these words does compare the old Testament, the old Covenant with the new: or (if you will) the estate of the Saints under the old Covenant of Sinai, with the glorious estate of the Saints under the new Covenant. Therefore he tells them, You Are not come to that mountain that burned with fire, that mountain that might be touched, you Are not Set under the old Covenant that was terrible, in which there was nothing but that that was terrible, that brought horror upon all that feared God in it:
but ye are Come to mount Sion, to the glorious state in the new Testament; and there is nothing but what is amiable, and what is beautiful: for that is it that I mean to pitch on:
but you Are Come to mount Sion, to the glorious state in the new Testament; and there is nothing but what is amiable, and what is beautiful: for that is it that I mean to pitch on:
you shall observe in the description of the Saints in the old Testament, under the old Covenant (I mean not the Books of the old Testament, I suppose you know what I mean in that Proposition) I say there was nothing in all Gods administration with them,
you shall observe in the description of the Saints in the old Testament, under the old Covenant (I mean not the Books of the old Testament, I suppose you know what I mean in that Proposition) I say there was nothing in all God's administration with them,
and there is nothing in the state of a Saint that is rightly setled in the Gospel, but what is throughly amiable and beautiful: and therefore you shall see how the Apostle reckons them:
and there is nothing in the state of a Saint that is rightly settled in the Gospel, but what is thoroughly amiable and beautiful: and Therefore you shall see how the Apostle reckons them:
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an earthly mountain, a mountain or hill, as one of our hills. And that burned with fire, that was terrible. And there was blackness and darkness, and storm, and tempest, covering the heavens and the hill, this was terrible. And there was the sound of a Trumpet, you know that signifies war. And there was a terrible voyce of words also,
an earthly mountain, a mountain or hill, as one of our hills. And that burned with fire, that was terrible. And there was blackness and darkness, and storm, and tempest, covering the heavens and the hill, this was terrible. And there was the found of a Trumpet, you know that signifies war. And there was a terrible voice of words also,
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And the Lord was so strict, that if but a beast touch but the hill that was black and dark, he was to be stoned, or thrust through with a dart, he was to be killed; nay, Moses himself that was to be the Mediator of the people in that Testament, he did exceedingly fear and quake. So that there is nothing in that old Covenant of works, that God saith, is done away, Heb. 8. there was nothing in the old Testament, but what was terrible and full of horror. To come a little more particular; there is nothing in the state of a Professor who is yet on Mount Sinai, as many Professors are who are not yet dead, but alive to the Law: they are not free-men, they are not sons and daughters, they have not the principles of the Gospel clearly wrought in them;
And the Lord was so strict, that if but a beast touch but the hill that was black and dark, he was to be stoned, or thrust through with a dart, he was to be killed; nay, Moses himself that was to be the Mediator of the people in that Testament, he did exceedingly Fear and quake. So that there is nothing in that old Covenant of works, that God Says, is done away, Hebrew 8. there was nothing in the old Testament, but what was terrible and full of horror. To come a little more particular; there is nothing in the state of a Professor who is yet on Mount Sinai, as many Professors Are who Are not yet dead, but alive to the Law: they Are not freemen, they Are not Sons and daughters, they have not the principles of the Gospel clearly wrought in them;
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I say those people, take them in the bulk, and frame of their profession, there is nothing in their whole life, in all the course of their profession but what is ful of horror, and terror. If they look upon God, they see him more or less as an angry Iudg, ready to stand at the catch to consume them.
I say those people, take them in the bulk, and frame of their profession, there is nothing in their Whole life, in all the course of their profession but what is full of horror, and terror. If they look upon God, they see him more or less as an angry Judge, ready to stand At the catch to consume them.
If they look on grace in them, that is so little, that they continually conclude that they are hypocrites. If they look on sin, they look every moment when God will be avenged on them because of it.
If they look on grace in them, that is so little, that they continually conclude that they Are Hypocrites. If they look on since, they look every moment when God will be avenged on them Because of it.
If they look on Christ, saith he, He doth not belong to me, and the Promises are not mine. A man that is a Professor on Mount Sinai, as far as he walks in the Covenant of works, or as it were by the Covenant of works, so far of necessity his soul within is as Mount Sinai was without, that is, full of blackness, and darkness, and storms, and tempest; inevitably,
If they look on christ, Says he, He does not belong to me, and the Promises Are not mine. A man that is a Professor on Mount Sinai, as Far as he walks in the Covenant of works, or as it were by the Covenant of works, so Far of necessity his soul within is as Mount Sinai was without, that is, full of blackness, and darkness, and storms, and tempest; inevitably,
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for I know this, no trouble, nothing can befall a Saint that is rightly principled according to the Gospel, but it is exceeding amiable: If there be sorrow for sin,
for I know this, no trouble, nothing can befall a Saint that is rightly principled according to the Gospel, but it is exceeding amiable: If there be sorrow for since,
I may say, (though it be Nonsence to carnal ears) his sorrow is as sweet as his joy, his sorrow for sin is as sweet as his joy for mercies, if he be one that is rightly transplanted from Mount Sinai to Mount Sion: Therefore see how the Apostle lays it down, look on it,
I may say, (though it be Nonsense to carnal ears) his sorrow is as sweet as his joy, his sorrow for sin is as sweet as his joy for Mercies, if he be one that is rightly transplanted from Mount Sinai to Mount Sion: Therefore see how the Apostle lays it down, look on it,
Now Mount Sion was a beautiful place, saith the holy Ghost, the beautifullest place in all Ierusalem, where the Kings house was; Davids house covered with gold;
Now Mount Sion was a beautiful place, Says the holy Ghost, the beautifullest place in all Ierusalem, where the Kings house was; Davids house covered with gold;
Therefore, beautiful things in Scripture are laid down by the name of Sion; and usually it is called the Virgin Sion, for fairness and beauty. Ye are come to Mount Sion.
Therefore, beautiful things in Scripture Are laid down by the name of Sion; and usually it is called the Virgae Sion, for fairness and beauty. You Are come to Mount Sion.
Not to the old Ierusalem that was subject to be taken, and to be burned, and subject to pestilence, and famine, and sword, but to the heavenly Ierusalem, the Ierusalem that comes down from heaven.
Not to the old Ierusalem that was Subject to be taken, and to be burned, and Subject to pestilence, and famine, and sword, but to the heavenly Ierusalem, the Ierusalem that comes down from heaven.
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You are come now to the place where there are Myriads of Angels. In the state of the Saints in the new Testament, there are innumerable companies of Angels that God hath ordered to waite on them, to protect, and preserve, and to save them.
You Are come now to the place where there Are Myriads of Angels. In the state of the Saints in the new Testament, there Are innumerable companies of Angels that God hath ordered to wait on them, to Pact, and preserve, and to save them.
one Angel was sent to Sennacheribs Camp to destroy it, but here is an innumerable company of Angels; this is the state of the Church in the new Testament. To the general assembly, and Church of the first born.
one Angel was sent to Sennacherib's Camp to destroy it, but Here is an innumerable company of Angels; this is the state of the Church in the new Testament. To the general assembly, and Church of the First born.
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I cannot go over all the particulars, but if you read them over, you shall see that there is no object but what is throughly amiable, and that is the onely thing I would commend to you.
I cannot go over all the particulars, but if you read them over, you shall see that there is no Object but what is thoroughly amiable, and that is the only thing I would commend to you.
Let him be a man that is rightly laid upon Jesus Christ, and hath the right knowledg of him according to the Gospel, by his holy Spirit: I do not say that there is a little, but there is nothing that he can conceive or imagine,
Let him be a man that is rightly laid upon jesus christ, and hath the right knowledge of him according to the Gospel, by his holy Spirit: I do not say that there is a little, but there is nothing that he can conceive or imagine,
and ful of eternal bowels of affection towards him before the world was, one that loves him infinitely, and takes care of him perpetually. If he look on Jesus Christ, he sees that he is his husband, he is one with him,
and full of Eternal bowels of affection towards him before the world was, one that loves him infinitely, and Takes care of him perpetually. If he look on jesus christ, he sees that he is his husband, he is one with him,
as Christ is one with the Father. If he look upon the Ordinances, he sees them as blessed pipes, that have many sweet promises to convey more of the love of God,
as christ is one with the Father. If he look upon the Ordinances, he sees them as blessed pipes, that have many sweet promises to convey more of the love of God,
and the goodness of God in providing them for him, and he tasts the love of God in them. If he look on afflictions, he sees them as sweet, wise, and seasonable corrections from his heavenly Father to bring him nearer to him.
and the Goodness of God in providing them for him, and he tastes the love of God in them. If he look on afflictions, he sees them as sweet, wise, and seasonable corrections from his heavenly Father to bring him nearer to him.
and all nailed to his Cross, and he knows that sin in him shall work for the best, that it may make him prize the grace of God more, and come nearer to God.
and all nailed to his Cross, and he knows that since in him shall work for the best, that it may make him prize the grace of God more, and come nearer to God.
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neither is affliction, but he hath such a glass, the Lord casts such a light in him through which he sees every thing, the light of the Gospel, through the holy Spirit, that there is nothing but joy and comfort. That is the reason that the Apostle commands, which is a strange command, Rejoyce, saith he, in the midst of afflictions, rejoyce when ye fall into divers temptations.
neither is affliction, but he hath such a glass, the Lord Cast such a Light in him through which he sees every thing, the Light of the Gospel, through the holy Spirit, that there is nothing but joy and Comfort. That is the reason that the Apostle commands, which is a strange command, Rejoice, Says he, in the midst of afflictions, rejoice when you fallen into diverse temptations.
and had had those principles of Mount Sinai in them, they would never have rejoyced in those great afflictions: but having clearly the love of God in them,
and had had those principles of Mount Sinai in them, they would never have rejoiced in those great afflictions: but having clearly the love of God in them,
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and justification rightly placed on Christ, and the principles of the Gospel rightly planted in them, there was no affliction or temptation whatsoever,
and justification rightly placed on christ, and the principles of the Gospel rightly planted in them, there was no affliction or temptation whatsoever,
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I will conclude with three or four words of Exhortation to you from this Lesson, that every object that a Saint that is in the new Ierusalem can behold, is altogether amiable. The uses are here mentioned in the Chapter before.
I will conclude with three or four words of Exhortation to you from this lesson, that every Object that a Saint that is in the new Ierusalem can behold, is altogether amiable. The uses Are Here mentioned in the Chapter before.
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Therefore if the Lord do but give you a little Eyesalve, that is, his Spirit to look on them, you shall see no gall, nor taste, nor see any misery or evil in them at all.
Therefore if the Lord do but give you a little Eyesalve, that is, his Spirit to look on them, you shall see no Gall, nor taste, nor see any misery or evil in them At all.
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Therefore what ever thy afflictions be, labor to understand rightly their nature, and thy station in the new Testament, and no doubt but thou shalt bear them through.
Therefore what ever thy afflictions be, labour to understand rightly their nature, and thy station in the new Testament, and no doubt but thou shalt bear them through.
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Another Use that the Apostle teacheth us is this, and me thinks in my apprehension it is a very considerable word, Beware least there be any fornicator,
another Use that the Apostle Teaches us is this, and me thinks in my apprehension it is a very considerable word, Beware least there be any fornicator,
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I apprehend the meaning to be this, that this being so, the estate of a Saint being so glorious, then beware you that are Professors, least any of you be so prophane as to sell your birth-right, that is, all your glorious priviledges, and unconceiveable happiness in your condition for a mess of pottage ▪ that is, that you do not relinquish basely these mercies, to forsake your own mercies, as Ionah saith, to imbrace some lust or other, either to imbrace the world, or to fall to wantonness, or drunkenness, or any thing else;
I apprehend the meaning to be this, that this being so, the estate of a Saint being so glorious, then beware you that Are Professors, least any of you be so profane as to fell your birthright, that is, all your glorious privileges, and unconceivable happiness in your condition for a mess of pottage ▪ that is, that you do not relinquish basely these Mercies, to forsake your own Mercies, as Jonah Says, to embrace Some lust or other, either to embrace the world, or to fallen to wantonness, or Drunkenness, or any thing Else;
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and so to bargain as Esau, that sold all his blessed title in the new Testament, and in Jesus Christ for a mess of pottage: Beware of that prophaneness, for prophaneness is not onely when men commit gross evils (as we say) but this is a prophane man,
and so to bargain as Esau, that sold all his blessed title in the new Testament, and in jesus christ for a mess of pottage: Beware of that profaneness, for profaneness is not only when men commit gross evils (as we say) but this is a profane man,
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though he be a Professor, and walk civilly, that (though but in his heart) is willing to exchange the blessed estate that God hath called him to for the best happiness in the world.
though he be a Professor, and walk civilly, that (though but in his heart) is willing to exchange the blessed estate that God hath called him to for the best happiness in the world.
There are many prophane, men that are not whoremongers and drunkards, but are ready every day if the devil come to cheapen to give up their birthright for a mess of pottage. Take heed you sell it not,
There Are many profane, men that Are not whoremongers and drunkards, but Are ready every day if the Devil come to cheapen to give up their birthright for a mess of pottage. Take heed you fell it not,
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and yet you han•er after ambition, or lusts, or somewhat, and go sell your birthright for a root of bitterness, for a mess of pottage: for base things, I say, (and I am sure there is no Saint here that knows what the happiness of a Christian in the new Testament is,
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but will say so) that all the glory, and riches, and happiness in the world is no more in comparison of the riches and happiness of a man estated in Christ in the new Testament, then a mess of pottage is compared with an inheritance. Therefore beware of it;
but will say so) that all the glory, and riches, and happiness in the world is no more in comparison of the riches and happiness of a man estated in christ in the new Testament, then a mess of pottage is compared with an inheritance. Therefore beware of it;
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Thirdly, here is another Use that the Apostle makes of it, therefore this should encourage poor, weak Professors, that are every day ready to faint, Wherefore (saith he) lift up the hands that hang down,
Thirdly, Here is Another Use that the Apostle makes of it, Therefore this should encourage poor, weak Professors, that Are every day ready to faint, Wherefore (Says he) lift up the hands that hang down,
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The meaning is poor souls that are beaten out (as it were) as a ship in the sea, all the week with temptations, and afflictions, and injuries, and reproaches, and threatnings, and persecutions, that their hands almost fall, that they are ready to say as David, I have washed my hands in innocencie in vain.
The meaning is poor Souls that Are beaten out (as it were) as a ship in the sea, all the Week with temptations, and afflictions, and injuries, and Reproaches, and threatenings, and persecutions, that their hands almost fallen, that they Are ready to say as David, I have washed my hands in innocence in vain.
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as David said, I shall one day perish by the hands of Saul, so, I shall one of these short days prove an hypocrite, a prophane man, I am so haunted with temptations, and so followed with sins and lusts. No, beloved, study that blessed estate, what Mount Sion, what the heavenly Ierusalem is, that City of the living God;
as David said, I shall one day perish by the hands of Saul, so, I shall one of these short days prove an hypocrite, a profane man, I am so haunted with temptations, and so followed with Sins and Lustiest. No, Beloved, study that blessed estate, what Mount Sion, what the heavenly Ierusalem is, that city of the living God;
but if God smile upon the soul, and shed his love into the heart, and set his love upon him, he will not be angry with any that are without (I mean with a carnal anger) that is the reason that when a mans ways please God, the stones of the street shall be at peace with him.
but if God smile upon the soul, and shed his love into the heart, and Set his love upon him, he will not be angry with any that Are without (I mean with a carnal anger) that is the reason that when a men ways please God, the stones of the street shall be At peace with him.
when a mans ways are cross with God, and he hath a guilty conscience, a guilty soul hath no true peace, he is ready almost to fall out with the stones in the street, he quarrels with his servant, with his horse, with every thing,
when a men ways Are cross with God, and he hath a guilty conscience, a guilty soul hath no true peace, he is ready almost to fallen out with the stones in the street, he quarrels with his servant, with his horse, with every thing,
because he hath an unquiet spirit within, when a man pleaseth God, the stones shall be at peace with him, that is, he shall be at peace with every thing.
Because he hath an unquiet Spirit within, when a man Pleases God, the stones shall be At peace with him, that is, he shall be At peace with every thing.
That is the reason we have so many Professors among us that are so bitter and cruel, to others, some they call Presbyters, and some Independents, and divers other Professors, you may pick them out in every Congregation that are so sharp and terrible to others,
That is the reason we have so many Professors among us that Are so bitter and cruel, to Others, Some they call Presbyters, and Some Independents, and diverse other Professors, you may pick them out in every Congregation that Are so sharp and terrible to Others,
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if they cross them, or dissent from them never so little What is the reason? because there are abundance of Professors that have one foot on Mount Sinai, they walk by the Covenant of Works, they have patched a feined rotten peace in them with God in Christ,
if they cross them, or dissent from them never so little What is the reason? Because there Are abundance of Professors that have one foot on Mount Sinai, they walk by the Covenant of Works, they have patched a feigned rotten peace in them with God in christ,
and the speares into Ploughshares, sighing and sorrow is gone away, and there is no ravenous beast there, meaning the glorious estate of the Saints in the purity of the light of the Gospel; all our ravenous spirits shall be taken away,
and the spears into Ploughshares, sighing and sorrow is gone away, and there is no ravenous beast there, meaning the glorious estate of the Saints in the purity of the Light of the Gospel; all our ravenous spirits shall be taken away,
for it is impossible, that soul that hath the love of God shed into it, and the peace of God rightly planted in it, it is impossible but that soul should be milde, and calm, and meek, and merciful, and loving, and courteous to all,
for it is impossible, that soul that hath the love of God shed into it, and the peace of God rightly planted in it, it is impossible but that soul should be mild, and Cam, and meek, and merciful, and loving, and courteous to all,
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O, if you were perswaded that God did love you from eteruity, and that his Son did die for you, and that you and he are as really one as he is one with his Father, and that all the treasures that are in Christ are yours, &c. this would inevitably work in us a holy frame of heart, and disposition. Therefore the Apostle usually calls on us to be holy from such motives, I beseech you by the mercies of God,
Oh, if you were persuaded that God did love you from eteruity, and that his Son did die for you, and that you and he Are as really one as he is one with his Father, and that all the treasures that Are in christ Are yours, etc. this would inevitably work in us a holy frame of heart, and disposition. Therefore the Apostle usually calls on us to be holy from such motives, I beseech you by the Mercies of God,
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That is the reason we are lame in holiness, because our principles are so confounded, and the Gospel of Christ is not spiritually, and rightly, and orderly, and distinctly planted in us,
That is the reason we Are lame in holiness, Because our principles Are so confounded, and the Gospel of christ is not spiritually, and rightly, and orderly, and distinctly planted in us,
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The Spirit of God (with reverence) will hatch such truths as this in the hearts of his children, that though it be confused, and rude in the beginning,
The Spirit of God (with Reverence) will hatch such truths as this in the hearts of his children, that though it be confused, and rude in the beginning,
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THe Apostle speaks of the salvation that Godhath given unto us, and Christ hath purchased for us in the New Testament; and he saith it is such a glorious salvation that all the prophets in old time, they have been groping after it; they have spoken much of it,
THe Apostle speaks of the salvation that Godhath given unto us, and christ hath purchased for us in the New Testament; and he Says it is such a glorious salvation that all the Prophets in old time, they have been groping After it; they have spoken much of it,
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The very angels of God, they doe earnestly desire to know, and understand the mysteries of the Gospell, the salvation that God hath given to sinners by the Gospell.
The very Angels of God, they do earnestly desire to know, and understand the Mysteres of the Gospel, the salvation that God hath given to Sinners by the Gospel.
Compare this with that Ephes. 3. 8, 9, 10. Vnto me (saith the Apostle) God hath given this grace that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ;
Compare this with that Ephesians 3. 8, 9, 10. Unto me (Says the Apostle) God hath given this grace that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of christ;
And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, &c. To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places, might be made known by the Church the manifold wisdom of God.
And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, etc. To the intent that now unto the principalities and Powers in heavenly places, might be made known by the Church the manifold Wisdom of God.
but this I would teach you, that the Angels are willing by the Church, that is, by Gospell preaching, by the ordinances of God set up in the Church, they are willing to learn,
but this I would teach you, that the Angels Are willing by the Church, that is, by Gospel preaching, by the ordinances of God Set up in the Church, they Are willing to Learn,
Not only the good Angels, they are present here (that is certain) waiting upon the Saints; but also the evill angels, that is, the devills, they desire to look into the Gospell, they do learn the mysteries of the Gospell by Gospell ordinances, by preaching. For good and bad Angels are of the same nature by creation, though some fell, and others did not.
Not only the good Angels, they Are present Here (that is certain) waiting upon the Saints; but also the evil Angels, that is, the Devils, they desire to look into the Gospel, they do Learn the Mysteres of the Gospel by Gospel ordinances, by preaching. For good and bad Angels Are of the same nature by creation, though Some fell, and Others did not.
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And though they know diverse things of God, and their own happinesse, yet the glorious things of God in the Gospell, and New Testament, they are content to come down among us,
And though they know diverse things of God, and their own happiness, yet the glorious things of God in the Gospel, and New Testament, they Are content to come down among us,
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and hear and learn of the Church, and of the ordinances. We are not able to comprehend what senses Angels have, or that we shall have when we are gone hence to the Lord.
and hear and Learn of the Church, and of the ordinances. We Are not able to comprehend what Senses Angels have, or that we shall have when we Are gone hence to the Lord.
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Me thinks it should be a generall motive to every one of us to be a little more diligent, and carefull to hear the mysteries of the Gospel when they are opened to us.
Me thinks it should be a general motive to every one of us to be a little more diligent, and careful to hear the Mysteres of the Gospel when they Are opened to us.
If angels come down (as it were and learn this wisdom by the Gospell, who is so great but he should stoop to prie into these glorious mysteries? And if the devil (though he learn it that he may the more dishonour God by it) hearken to every tittle,
If Angels come down (as it were and Learn this Wisdom by the Gospel, who is so great but he should stoop to prie into these glorious Mysteres? And if the Devil (though he Learn it that he may the more dishonour God by it) harken to every tittle,
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how much more should I hearken, whose salvation, or damnation it is for ever? If the Devil hearken to every doctrine and use, that he may dishonour God,
how much more should I harken, whose salvation, or damnation it is for ever? If the devil harken to every Doctrine and use, that he may dishonour God,
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Secondly, learn hence another thing, that is, wisdom and watchfulnesse against Satan. Truly the devil was a gross fool, in the times of Popery I mean, there was but little preaching, therefore he had but little knowledge of the things of the Gospell: but as the light of the Gospell grew clear, so the devill grew wiser. And he hath laid aside all the temptations that he had a hundred yeers ago:
Secondly, Learn hence Another thing, that is, Wisdom and watchfulness against Satan. Truly the Devil was a gross fool, in the times of Popery I mean, there was but little preaching, Therefore he had but little knowledge of the things of the Gospel: but as the Light of the Gospel grew clear, so the Devil grew Wiser. And he hath laid aside all the temptations that he had a hundred Years ago:
for he can never catch men that way, for the generality, and now he hath gotten spirituall temptations: for as the Gospell breaks out for the enlightening of the Saints, to bring glory to God, and save their souls;
for he can never catch men that Way, for the generality, and now he hath got spiritual temptations: for as the Gospel breaks out for the enlightening of the Saints, to bring glory to God, and save their Souls;
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but the devil hath got the Spirituall knowledge of every lesson you hear, and he knows how to beat you with your own weapons, the divel hath temptations on the right hand,
but the Devil hath god the Spiritual knowledge of every Lesson you hear, and he knows how to beatrice you with your own weapons, the Devil hath temptations on the right hand,
and whereas before they were something like professors, even to the world, now they shall walk in all loosness, and wantonness. I say not that all do so:
and whereas before they were something like professors, even to the world, now they shall walk in all looseness, and wantonness. I say not that all do so:
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by every Sermon he increaseth his knowledg, and will to the end more and more, and those temptations that take us now, our children will laugh at them,
by every Sermon he increases his knowledge, and will to the end more and more, and those temptations that take us now, our children will laugh At them,
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Another thing is this, see what a glorious Jewel the Gospel is, what a glorious pearl, when the angels come down to study it. The Angels in heaven see God,
another thing is this, see what a glorious Jewel the Gospel is, what a glorious pearl, when the Angels come down to study it. The Angels in heaven see God,
they are sent down to the Saints to wait on them, and that they that it concerns not should be so taken with it, it must needs be a glorious Iewel. Therefore some conceive that the Cherubins in the law: there were two Cherubins over the Ark on the mercy seat, one looking towards another, God ordered it so,
they Are sent down to the Saints to wait on them, and that they that it concerns not should be so taken with it, it must needs be a glorious Jewel. Therefore Some conceive that the Cherubim in the law: there were two Cherubim over the Ark on the mercy seat, one looking towards Another, God ordered it so,
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so as they were prying as it were into the mercy seat: and some conceive they were a type of the Angels prying into the glorious mysteries of the New Testament, looking one at another,
so as they were prying as it were into the mercy seat: and Some conceive they were a type of the Angels prying into the glorious Mysteres of the New Testament, looking one At Another,
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To instance in one, take heed of Idolizing discipline, and government, that is, so to give our selves up to seek a government, that we care not what hindrance we do to the Gospel the while.
To instance in one, take heed of Idolizing discipline, and government, that is, so to give our selves up to seek a government, that we care not what hindrance we do to the Gospel the while.
As there are some here among us in hindring the poor Welch Ministers from preaching to the people, onely because they suspected them to be Independents: this is but the beginning of sorrows, if men may have their will for discipline and government, we shall loose this Gospel which the Angels pry into:
As there Are Some Here among us in hindering the poor Welch Ministers from preaching to the people, only Because they suspected them to be Independents: this is but the beginning of sorrows, if men may have their will for discipline and government, we shall lose this Gospel which the Angels pry into:
And it is more then allowing them maintenance: for you are to stickle with that generation of wicked men that for every trifle and nicity hinder poor people from enjoying the Gospel,
And it is more then allowing them maintenance: for you Are to stickle with that generation of wicked men that for every trifle and nicity hinder poor people from enjoying the Gospel,
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and pretend either it may be he is not a Vniversity man, he is no master of Arts, it may be he hath Greek, and Latine, and not Hebrew, though he be full of the Holy Ghost, and yet the people must be starved. Let us do what we can to prize, and advance the Gospell, hold it up before every soul.
and pretend either it may be he is not a university man, he is no master of Arts, it may be he hath Greek, and Latin, and not Hebrew, though he be full of the Holy Ghost, and yet the people must be starved. Let us do what we can to prize, and advance the Gospel, hold it up before every soul.
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how much should we prize it, and not suffer people that we shall curse seven yeers hence that we blesse now, that would couzen us of the Gospell: be not cheated of the Gospel: it is a precious Pearl; it is all that this poor ruind, tottered Kingdom hath left:
how much should we prize it, and not suffer people that we shall curse seven Years hence that we bless now, that would cozen us of the Gospel: be not cheated of the Gospel: it is a precious Pearl; it is all that this poor ruined, tottered Kingdom hath left:
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for peace, and wealth are gone, and there is a foundation of a new war laid, only God hath kept up the Gospell in England as much as in any kingdom in the world, Beware of men, of wolves in sheeps cloathing, beware of all the instruments of the devil that would beguile you,
for peace, and wealth Are gone, and there is a Foundation of a new war laid, only God hath kept up the Gospel in England as much as in any Kingdom in the world, Beware of men, of wolves in Sheep clothing, beware of all the Instruments of the Devil that would beguile you,
I cannot say it of every Officer; but in any Office or place in the City, you shall have some that have wheels of their own ends that move all, and if that be away, all stands still.
I cannot say it of every Officer; but in any Office or place in the city, you shall have Some that have wheels of their own ends that move all, and if that be away, all Stands still.
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but onely I shall pick out a Lesson for you, you may easily see if you reade the Chapter, they were a generation of Professors, of whom Peter speaks much, They despised Magistracy, they were spots in their feasts of love, clouds carried about with every winde, Wells without water, Trees, whose fruit was withered, twice dead,
but only I shall pick out a lesson for you, you may Easily see if you read the Chapter, they were a generation of Professors, of whom Peter speaks much, They despised Magistracy, they were spots in their feasts of love, Clouds carried about with every wind, Wells without water, Trees, whose fruit was withered, twice dead,
and plucked up by the roots, for whom is reserved the blackness of darkness. You see what their qualities were, and you may see what their misery should be;
and plucked up by the roots, for whom is reserved the blackness of darkness. You see what their qualities were, and you may see what their misery should be;
compare Jude with 2 Pet. 2. Among the rest of their properties this is one, they have not the Spirit. This is the last of all that the Apostle names, They are sensual not having the Spirit.
compare U^de with 2 Pet. 2. Among the rest of their properties this is one, they have not the Spirit. This is the last of all that the Apostle names, They Are sensual not having the Spirit.
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There are a thousand differences even in Scripture, but they are none of them so substantial as this, that a Saint, is a man that hath the Spirit, and a Sinner is one that hath not the Spirit, one that is without the Spirit. Therefore the Apostles when they were Preaching,
There Are a thousand differences even in Scripture, but they Are none of them so substantial as this, that a Saint, is a man that hath the Spirit, and a Sinner is one that hath not the Spirit, one that is without the Spirit. Therefore the Apostles when they were Preaching,
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and met with any Disciples, and Professors, they asked presently, Have ye received the Spirit? It is not meant onely, nor chiefly of the common gifts of the Spirit, but certainly it is meant principally of the spirit of holiness, Have you received the holy Ghost or no? So our Lord Christ speaking of the world, and the Church (to see what a blessed thing it is to see heavenly things in the language of Scripture, a thing that if we could grow up to, we should overthrow a thousand distinctions in Divinity;
and met with any Disciples, and Professors, they asked presently, Have you received the Spirit? It is not meant only, nor chiefly of the Common Gifts of the Spirit, but Certainly it is meant principally of the Spirit of holiness, Have you received the holy Ghost or no? So our Lord christ speaking of the world, and the Church (to see what a blessed thing it is to see heavenly things in the language of Scripture, a thing that if we could grow up to, we should overthrow a thousand Distinctions in Divinity;
we mistake things, taking them in the old Notion) John 14. what is the difference between the world, and the people of Christ? I will send thc Spirit which the world cannot receive.
we mistake things, taking them in the old Notion) John 14. what is the difference between the world, and the people of christ? I will send thc Spirit which the world cannot receive.
and have received the Spirit of God. You read in 2 Joh. 2. 18. of men that had made a great profession that were faln off, that were faln away, saith he, They went out from us,
and have received the Spirit of God. You read in 2 John 2. 18. of men that had made a great profession that were fallen off, that were fallen away, Says he, They went out from us,
They that fall off, they were not of us. Why? they have not the Spirit of God, therefore they were not of us. So when the Apostles preached, sometimes it is said that some of them believed, and some did not;
They that fallen off, they were not of us. Why? they have not the Spirit of God, Therefore they were not of us. So when the Apostles preached, sometime it is said that Some of them believed, and Some did not;
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and at other times it is said when they preached that the Spirit of God did fall upon the people, that is, they were converted, they were born again, they were made Saints. So in Rom. 8. where the Apostle speaks of being in Christ, and out of Christ, which is the great point of all,
and At other times it is said when they preached that the Spirit of God did fallen upon the people, that is, they were converted, they were born again, they were made Saints. So in Rom. 8. where the Apostle speaks of being in christ, and out of christ, which is the great point of all,
A drunkard may be stricken with terrour in hearing the word, and we say such a one is converted, and it may be not; and there are hundreds of other people that may pray twice a day, and hear Sermons, and repeat them, and out of a naturall principle of devotion may have affections: this is not Christianity, or Gospel Religion. There are abundance of professours among us, that the Holy Ghost will not own, because they have not the spirit.
A drunkard may be stricken with terror in hearing the word, and we say such a one is converted, and it may be not; and there Are hundreds of other people that may pray twice a day, and hear Sermons, and repeat them, and out of a natural principle of devotion may have affections: this is not Christianity, or Gospel Religion. There Are abundance of professors among us, that the Holy Ghost will not own, Because they have not the Spirit.
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A man may know the spirit in himself clearly by the evidence of the same spirit, And a man that hath the spirit may know the spirit in another by the spirit.
A man may know the Spirit in himself clearly by the evidence of the same Spirit, And a man that hath the Spirit may know the Spirit in Another by the Spirit.
There is a kind of Sagacity among the Saints, whereby they having the spirit are able (though not expresly, and clearly) to behold the spirit in another.
There is a kind of Sagacity among the Saints, whereby they having the Spirit Are able (though not expressly, and clearly) to behold the Spirit in Another.
worldly men know not the Saints from Schismaticks, and Hereticks: and usually spirituall people receive those names from the world, Schismaticks, and Hereticks, and the like.
worldly men know not the Saints from Schismatics, and Heretics: and usually spiritual people receive those names from the world, Schismatics, and Heretics, and the like.
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and so there is here in grace, they have the same spirit. As when Elizabeth, and Mary were talking, the Babe in Elizabeths Womb leaped, hearing the words of Mary, that then had the Lord Jesus conceived in her.
and so there is Here in grace, they have the same Spirit. As when Elizabeth, and Marry were talking, the Babe in Elizabeths Womb leapt, hearing the words of Marry, that then had the Lord jesus conceived in her.
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Therefore labor for the spirit of God. Truly, God is now coming, I am confident it is his designe in these latter times to exalt his spirit, and to pull, and throw down every thing that exalts it self against the spirit, that stands in his light,
Therefore labour for the Spirit of God. Truly, God is now coming, I am confident it is his Design in these latter times to exalt his Spirit, and to pull, and throw down every thing that exalts it self against the Spirit, that Stands in his Light,
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That is as the learned interpret it, all the glorious things that we had before the pouring out of the spirit, that we made Suns, and Moons of, God will blast them.
That is as the learned interpret it, all the glorious things that we had before the pouring out of the Spirit, that we made Suns, and Moons of, God will blast them.
I speak not against learning simply, it is usefull, especially in a Common-wealth: but as far as learning intrencheth upon the spirit of God, God will blast it:
I speak not against learning simply, it is useful, especially in a Commonwealth: but as Far as learning intrencheth upon the Spirit of God, God will blast it:
learned men shall be laid by as Cyphers, God will blast their labours, that we might honour the spirit. There is one place that comes to my heart with much sweetness, Psal. 119. 96. I have seen an end of all perfection,
learned men shall be laid by as Ciphers, God will blast their labours, that we might honour the Spirit. There is one place that comes to my heart with much sweetness, Psalm 119. 96. I have seen an end of all perfection,
many think that the main point in Religion is the setting up of government; whereas our main reformation is in pulling down, and not in setting up: for we have a world of institutions set up that will never hold.
many think that the main point in Religion is the setting up of government; whereas our main Reformation is in pulling down, and not in setting up: for we have a world of institutions Set up that will never hold.
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And among those latter institutions that good people have set up. I believe that there are not many will hold: but these will, the Doctrine of Christ crucified, and the pouring out of Gods spirit.
And among those latter institutions that good people have Set up. I believe that there Are not many will hold: but these will, the Doctrine of christ Crucified, and the pouring out of God's Spirit.
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But when our Bibles have gone through the hands of Papists so many hundered yeers, when a man shall come to die for it, he is afraid that such a thing may be crept into the text, & a thousand such thoughts of Athiesme will come upon a man:
But when our Bibles have gone through the hands of Papists so many hundered Years, when a man shall come to die for it, he is afraid that such a thing may be crept into the text, & a thousand such thoughts of Athiesme will come upon a man:
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but when a man can say, this is Christ crucified, and Christ pouring out of his spirit, let the particles, and the words run as they will, this is the maine that will hold.
but when a man can say, this is christ Crucified, and christ pouring out of his Spirit, let the particles, and the words run as they will, this is the main that will hold.
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As the Gospell was intended, and designed for simple men more then others, so (with reverence) the Gospell is a more simple, plain thing then most men in the world conceive.
As the Gospel was intended, and designed for simple men more then Others, so (with Reverence) the Gospel is a more simple, plain thing then most men in the world conceive.
and that men multiply. It is a simple story concerning Christ crucified, and how the Holy Ghost was poured upon men, and this was preached by fishermen as God gave them utterance, and it was prophesied of before.
and that men multiply. It is a simple story Concerning christ Crucified, and how the Holy Ghost was poured upon men, and this was preached by fishermen as God gave them utterance, and it was prophesied of before.
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If Religion be a simple thing, taught by fisher-men ▪ with the pouring out of the Spirit, then there need not all those disputes concerning the Arts, &c. For my part I think learning to be a very good thing to perfect a mans naturalls: but I think on the other side that a man that savingly, and clearly knows Christ crucified, and the pouring out of the spirit, he is the fittest man in the world to be a preacher.
If Religion be a simple thing, taught by fishermen ▪ with the pouring out of the Spirit, then there need not all those disputes Concerning the Arts, etc. For my part I think learning to be a very good thing to perfect a men naturals: but I think on the other side that a man that savingly, and clearly knows christ Crucified, and the pouring out of the Spirit, he is the Fittest man in the world to be a preacher.
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if we would use the language of the Scripture, and the notions of the holy spirit in the Scripture. If we would know a Saint from a sinner (as I said) a man that is the Lords, and another that is not, this is the maine way, the chief essentiall difference, the one hath the spirit, the other hath not. It is not so much whether yonder man pray, or fast, or preach, or repeat, or whether he doth many good outward morall things, but whether he hath the spirit of God; though it be now almost a ridiculous thing to name the spirit of God. We should I say distinguish man from man by the spirit.
if we would use the language of the Scripture, and the notions of the holy Spirit in the Scripture. If we would know a Saint from a sinner (as I said) a man that is the lords, and Another that is not, this is the main Way, the chief essential difference, the one hath the Spirit, the other hath not. It is not so much whither yonder man pray, or fast, or preach, or repeat, or whither he does many good outward moral things, but whither he hath the Spirit of God; though it be now almost a ridiculous thing to name the Spirit of God. We should I say distinguish man from man by the Spirit.
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And labour in a speciall manner to assure our selves that we have the spirit of God. We should not rest in this, that I have left such sins, or I do such duties; but go on still, till I come up to this, that with all humility, and thankfulnesse I may say, God hath given to me of his holy spirit, the spirit of Jesus Christ dwells in my heart ▪ Paul was humble, and modest enough in his expressions, yet he could boldly say he had the spirit, We have the earnest of the spirit.
And labour in a special manner to assure our selves that we have the Spirit of God. We should not rest in this, that I have left such Sins, or I do such duties; but go on still, till I come up to this, that with all humility, and thankfulness I may say, God hath given to me of his holy Spirit, the Spirit of jesus christ dwells in my heart ▪ Paul was humble, and modest enough in his expressions, yet he could boldly say he had the Spirit, We have the earnest of the Spirit.
whereas if we would resolve to be wise in the wisdom of God, and to speak of things as the Scripture speaks, to look on things as the Scripture looks on them, to use those phrases, and expressions, and those notions, we should understand many mysteries in godlinesse, which now are little lesse then stumbling blocks to us:
whereas if we would resolve to be wise in the Wisdom of God, and to speak of things as the Scripture speaks, to look on things as the Scripture looks on them, to use those phrases, and expressions, and those notions, we should understand many Mysteres in godliness, which now Are little less then stumbling blocks to us:
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because as in the Old Testament there was one great promise (to wit) of the Messias, the Lord Jesus, that was the great promise, and all other promises belonged to that.
Because as in the Old Testament there was one great promise (to wit) of the Messias, the Lord jesus, that was the great promise, and all other promises belonged to that.
Therefore as the Lord hath been teaching us of late yeers to know his Son Christ crucified, the doctrine of justification, where our righteousnesse lies, &c. So let us not think these speculations enough,
Therefore as the Lord hath been teaching us of late Years to know his Son christ Crucified, the Doctrine of justification, where our righteousness lies, etc. So let us not think these speculations enough,
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If Religion were stated aright, I mean Christianity, Christian Religion under the New Testament; not in books, but the life of Christianty, it would be to know Christ crucified, and to enjoy the spirit of Christ: that when we read the New Testament, and cast up the bill of account when we have done, there is the sum of all;
If Religion were stated aright, I mean Christianity, Christian Religion under the New Testament; not in books, but the life of Christianity, it would be to know christ Crucified, and to enjoy the Spirit of christ: that when we read the New Testament, and cast up the bill of account when we have done, there is the sum of all;
Therefore take heed of being deceived by notionall knowledge of things onely without you, though it be never so glorious. For if thou be a Saint, thou hast the Spirit of God really dwelling in thee in its measure,
Therefore take heed of being deceived by notional knowledge of things only without you, though it be never so glorious. For if thou be a Saint, thou hast the Spirit of God really Dwelling in thee in its measure,
It is that that not only makes the grand difference between a Saint and a sinner, but even in a godly man, the spirit is all in all in Religion. Let the spirit but stir in him,
It is that that not only makes the grand difference between a Saint and a sinner, but even in a godly man, the Spirit is all in all in Religion. Let the Spirit but stir in him,
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yet he can sing Psalms. Let the spirit be given him, and then not only faith, and the promises, but graces, and common providences, every thing speaks the love of God to his soul.
yet he can sing Psalms. Let the Spirit be given him, and then not only faith, and the promises, but graces, and Common providences, every thing speaks the love of God to his soul.
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But let the spirit withdraw from him, if the Lord take away his spirit but for a moment, even from the best Saint, his body and his soul are no better (If I may speake it) then a meer carrion. I allude to that of Iames, The body without the soul is dead.
But let the Spirit withdraw from him, if the Lord take away his Spirit but for a moment, even from the best Saint, his body and his soul Are no better (If I may speak it) then a mere carrion. I allude to that of James, The body without the soul is dead.
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So take the body and soul without the spirit of God, it is dead. Dead? What is that? Thus, take a living body (that I may follow the comparison a little) there is no living body but he can do something:
So take the body and soul without the Spirit of God, it is dead. Dead? What is that? Thus, take a living body (that I may follow the comparison a little) there is no living body but he can do something:
though some can do more then others, yet every living body can do something, he can sit, or walk, or talk, &c. And as he can do some good, so he can resist some evil. If a man be dying almost,
though Some can do more then Others, yet every living body can do something, he can fit, or walk, or talk, etc. And as he can do Some good, so he can resist Some evil. If a man be dying almost,
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But let the soul be away, he can neither do any good (I speak now of naturall, civill good) or resist evil. So it is with the soul, let the Lord take away his spirit, and we are quite flat: Let the Lord propose any good work to do, let any part of the will of God be presented, there is no stirring at all in the soul towards it, the heart lyes gaping, and is dead;
But let the soul be away, he can neither do any good (I speak now of natural, civil good) or resist evil. So it is with the soul, let the Lord take away his Spirit, and we Are quite flat: Let the Lord propose any good work to do, let any part of the will of God be presented, there is no stirring At all in the soul towards it, the heart lies gaping, and is dead;
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Let any lust or sin come, any temptation though it be never so poor and feeble, there is no resistance, there is an inrode into the soul without any opposition, let pride, or frowardness, or filthiness, or covetousness and worldliness come, there is nothing to resist it,
Let any lust or sin come, any temptation though it be never so poor and feeble, there is no resistance, there is an inroad into the soul without any opposition, let pride, or frowardness, or filthiness, or covetousness and worldliness come, there is nothing to resist it,
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And is not this an excellent thing then, for a man to have the spirit of God dwelling in him? that when good is proposed to him, the spirit may (as it were) switch him, It is a homely expression,
And is not this an excellent thing then, for a man to have the Spirit of God Dwelling in him? that when good is proposed to him, the Spirit may (as it were) switch him, It is a homely expression,
so when the soul of a man hath somewhat within to switch him to cause him to close with good things, to lay hold on them, to attempt them at least: Whereas when the spirit is away, there is no stirring; the soul is as flat, and as dead; as water in a stinking ditch. This is the excellency of the spirit. Therefore you that have it, prize it.
so when the soul of a man hath somewhat within to switch him to cause him to close with good things, to lay hold on them, to attempt them At least: Whereas when the Spirit is away, there is no stirring; the soul is as flat, and as dead; as water in a stinking ditch. This is the excellency of the Spirit. Therefore you that have it, prize it.
I mean thus, when the Spirit of God dwels in the soul, you could read the love of God in every Ordinance, you could see it in every Grace, and in every Promise in the Word of God, in every thing:
I mean thus, when the Spirit of God dwells in the soul, you could read the love of God in every Ordinance, you could see it in every Grace, and in every Promise in the Word of God, in every thing:
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and another while the death of Christ, and another while your union with him, another while your Redemption, and Reconciliation, and Gods Love sealed in all these;
and Another while the death of christ, and Another while your Union with him, Another while your Redemption, and Reconciliation, and God's Love sealed in all these;
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and those Scriptures all along that he could sweetly have seen the Will of God in, and could say, that which neither eye hath seen, nor ear hath heard,
and those Scriptures all along that he could sweetly have seen the Will of God in, and could say, that which neither eye hath seen, nor ear hath herd,
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That soul that when he had the Spirit could spring with joy unspeakable and full of glory when he came before the Lord to call upon him, either in publick or in private,
That soul that when he had the Spirit could spring with joy unspeakable and full of glory when he Come before the Lord to call upon him, either in public or in private,
and could pour his soul into his fathers bosom, that could have prayed a whole year, if he had had time and strength to continue, he is not able now to speak one word to the Lord.
and could pour his soul into his Father's bosom, that could have prayed a Whole year, if he had had time and strength to continue, he is not able now to speak one word to the Lord.
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And more then so, he is not now deprived only of all light, of all Knowledg, of all assurance, of all comfort, of all strength, either to do good, or to resist evil: but there is positive horror in the heart, positive fear, and terror, and darkness: a bondage to unbelief seizing upon him;
And more then so, he is not now deprived only of all Light, of all Knowledge, of all assurance, of all Comfort, of all strength, either to do good, or to resist evil: but there is positive horror in the heart, positive Fear, and terror, and darkness: a bondage to unbelief seizing upon him;
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So he feels a misery in his soul, that he knows not whence it comes, or where it will end: As it was said of the Powder plot, the Powder Treason, that there should be a blow given that none should know whence it was:
So he feels a misery in his soul, that he knows not whence it comes, or where it will end: As it was said of the Powder plot, the Powder Treason, that there should be a blow given that none should know whence it was:
he can say, that his soul is no other then a plain hell, for there is no positive evil in hell but it is there, and there is no privative evil, no evil of deprivation of any thing that is good,
he can say, that his soul is no other then a plain hell, for there is no positive evil in hell but it is there, and there is no privative evil, no evil of deprivation of any thing that is good,
but he feels it there; so that in all our Religion, our Graces, and Duties, and Assurances, and Evidences, the Spirit of Iesus Christ is the life of all.
but he feels it there; so that in all our Religion, our Graces, and Duties, and Assurances, and Evidences, the Spirit of Iesus christ is the life of all.
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Therefore no wonder that David (who was a Type of a Gospel Christian) should say, Create in me, O Lord, a new heart, andrenew and restore thy holy Spirit:
Therefore no wonder that David (who was a Type of a Gospel Christian) should say, Create in me, Oh Lord, a new heart, andrenew and restore thy holy Spirit:
but all is pulled up, and thou must create in me a right spirit: Therefore learn that the life of all your Comfort and Assurance, and Profession, and Graces, and Duties, and all, is the Spirit of God: It is but the turning of Gods hand to say, Come back my holy Spirit from such a soul;
but all is pulled up, and thou must create in me a right Spirit: Therefore Learn that the life of all your Comfort and Assurance, and Profession, and Graces, and Duties, and all, is the Spirit of God: It is but the turning of God's hand to say, Come back my holy Spirit from such a soul;
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If ever you finde comfort in an Ordinance, you owe thanks to the Spirit, if ever you have a little assurance of Gods love, whom will ye thank for it? Ye are no debtors to the flesh;
If ever you find Comfort in an Ordinance, you owe thanks to the Spirit, if ever you have a little assurance of God's love, whom will you thank for it? You Are no debtors to the Flesh;
he doth not mean you are not debtors to sin, there is no man but he knows that he owes nothing to sin; but, saith he, not to the flesh, that is, principally to any thing that is not the Spirit, to fleshly wisdom, to natural parts, to our best abilities, and endeavours. If ever you have gotten any thing by Sabbaths, or Sermons, or the company of the Saints, it was not from your own wisdom, or pains, but you are debtors to the Spirit of God, it is the Spirit that wrought it;
he does not mean you Are not debtors to since, there is no man but he knows that he owes nothing to sin; but, Says he, not to the Flesh, that is, principally to any thing that is not the Spirit, to fleshly Wisdom, to natural parts, to our best abilities, and endeavours. If ever you have got any thing by Sabbaths, or Sermons, or the company of the Saints, it was not from your own Wisdom, or pains, but you Are debtors to the Spirit of God, it is the Spirit that wrought it;
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And then labor to please the blessed Spirit, take heed of provoking and grieving of him, the Spirit is a more dainty Spirit then you are aware of, you may easily vex, and grieve and fret it, do not dally with sin: Christians make a dallying with sin, which is altogether unworthy of the Gospel of Iesus Christ: one dallies and flickers like the Fly about the Candle, with one last one while,
And then labour to please the blessed Spirit, take heed of provoking and grieving of him, the Spirit is a more dainty Spirit then you Are aware of, you may Easily vex, and grieve and fret it, do not dally with since: Christians make a dallying with since, which is altogether unworthy of the Gospel of Iesus christ: one dallies and flickers like the Fly about the Candle, with one last one while,
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You little think when you are dallying and trifling with lusts, and do not set forth the strength of Christ in you against them, little do you think what bitter fruit you have along with it:
You little think when you Are dallying and trifling with Lustiest, and do not Set forth the strength of christ in you against them, little do you think what bitter fruit you have along with it:
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and there is the misery of all miseries; how do I know but that God hath cast me off, and left me, and will never see my soul more? because when I was tempted to pride, and frowardness, or worldliness, I gave way, and did basely, and spake unworthily. Have a care of this, this is the will of God, and it is for your warning, that since God hath made you happy, you would take heed that you make not your selves miserable, but that you would be careful not to grieve the blessed Spirit whereby you are sealed and comforted.
and there is the misery of all misery's; how do I know but that God hath cast me off, and left me, and will never see my soul more? Because when I was tempted to pride, and frowardness, or worldliness, I gave Way, and did basely, and spoke unworthily. Have a care of this, this is the will of God, and it is for your warning, that since God hath made you happy, you would take heed that you make not your selves miserable, but that you would be careful not to grieve the blessed Spirit whereby you Are sealed and comforted.
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Sin is like that Italian Fig, that Physitians say (how true I know not) they can poyson a man in a Fig, and take the poyson, and it shall not work in a moneth, or, in two moneths after;
since is like that Italian Fig, that Physicians say (how true I know not) they can poison a man in a Fig, and take the poison, and it shall not work in a Monn, or, in two months After;
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So a poor Christian sins, and breaks into frowardness, to raile against his brother, and backbite, and yet he findes the comfort of the Spirit fresh, but it may be a week or a fortnight after when he goes to shake himself as Sampsom when he went against the Philistins, when he hath sinned, and thinks to go with the same boldness to God in prayer, he finds his strength weakned, and the Spirit gone, and then all is gone, his Life, and Prayers, and Seals, and Comforts, and Evidences, and Assurance, and there is nothing but a careass left made up of flesh:
So a poor Christian Sins, and breaks into frowardness, to rail against his brother, and backbite, and yet he finds the Comfort of the Spirit fresh, but it may be a Week or a fortnight After when he Goes to shake himself as Samson when he went against the philistines, when he hath sinned, and thinks to go with the same boldness to God in prayer, he finds his strength weakened, and the Spirit gone, and then all is gone, his Life, and Prayers, and Seals, and Comforts, and Evidences, and Assurance, and there is nothing but a careass left made up of Flesh:
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Flesh, what is that? I have lately seen a dead horse, one of the ugliests sights that ever I saw, it was full of huge, monstrous Vermin, abominable, that I cannot fitly speak of it,
Flesh, what is that? I have lately seen a dead horse, one of the ugliests sights that ever I saw, it was full of huge, monstrous Vermin, abominable, that I cannot fitly speak of it,
and the devil may come with seven spirits worse, and may say, there is such a soul, there was the Spirit, but now there is nothing but flesh, come fellow devils:
and the Devil may come with seven spirits Worse, and may say, there is such a soul, there was the Spirit, but now there is nothing but Flesh, come fellow Devils:
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Therefore beware of grieving the Spirit, it is easily grieved: It is not the greatness of our sins that grieves the Spirit, but the baseness of our hearts in sinning in little things, it may be in wearing Apparel, or Lace, or Open breasts, in trifling things with a sinful disposition;
Therefore beware of grieving the Spirit, it is Easily grieved: It is not the greatness of our Sins that grieves the Spirit, but the baseness of our hearts in sinning in little things, it may be in wearing Apparel, or Lace, or Open breasts, in trifling things with a sinful disposition;
It may be God hath other designs in it, otherwise when God takes away his Spirit, and leaves my soul in desertion, if I did not think God had a design in it for his own glory and my good, I should utterly sink;
It may be God hath other designs in it, otherwise when God Takes away his Spirit, and leaves my soul in desertion, if I did not think God had a Design in it for his own glory and my good, I should utterly sink;
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therefore though brokenly, and confusedly; I would take occasion from these words to exhort you to stick to the simplicitie of the Gospell, my meaning is this, that
Therefore though brokenly, and confusedly; I would take occasion from these words to exhort you to stick to the simplicity of the Gospel, my meaning is this, that
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Truly (beloved) I think that our growing now we are come out of Antichrist is not to grow in higher notions, and speculations of things, but to grow more simple in the worship of God. We shall be less curious a great deal when Christ shall set up his worship, then when Antichrist set it up.
Truly (Beloved) I think that our growing now we Are come out of Antichrist is not to grow in higher notions, and speculations of things, but to grow more simple in the worship of God. We shall be less curious a great deal when christ shall Set up his worship, then when Antichrist Set it up.
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Our growing in knowledg is not as honest Doctor Preston saith, to know new things, so much as to know old things in a new manner. The Gospel is a plain, simple thing. There are these three reasons I shall give you.
Our growing in knowledge is not as honest Doctor Preston Says, to know new things, so much as to know old things in a new manner. The Gospel is a plain, simple thing. There Are these three Reasons I shall give you.
and this is their high, and glorious light. But I see the Apostles preached Christ, they tell a story of a man born of the Virgin Mary, apprehended of the Iewes, and he was a publike person, and bore the sins of his people, and he was put to death, and rose again for our justification.
and this is their high, and glorious Light. But I see the Apostles preached christ, they tell a story of a man born of the Virgae Marry, apprehended of the Iewes, and he was a public person, and boar the Sins of his people, and he was put to death, and rose again for our justification.
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In the preaching of the Apostles in the Acts we finde none of those Chymeras, and Ideas, and distinctions that we generally finde professors now aiming at.
In the preaching of the Apostles in the Acts we find none of those Chymeras, and Ideas, and Distinctions that we generally find professors now aiming At.
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As compare, 1 Cor. 2. with Philip. 3. we shall see clearly, Paul saith he knew what the world did not know, that eye did not see, nor ear had heard, and what was that? Christ crucified, and the power of his resurrection, as he opens it, Phil. 3.
As compare, 1 Cor. 2. with Philip. 3. we shall see clearly, Paul Says he knew what the world did not know, that eye did not see, nor ear had herd, and what was that? christ Crucified, and the power of his resurrection, as he Opens it, Philip 3.
I finde also the parties to whom the Gospell is directed, 2 Cor. 1. not to the learned, nor to the wise, but to the base and foolish; to base things of the world,
I find also the parties to whom the Gospel is directed, 2 Cor. 1. not to the learned, nor to the wise, but to the base and foolish; to base things of the world,
Every body seeks to dress the Gospel, and to make it more curious, but few labor to reduce the Gospel to its native simplicity. One Generation dresseth the Gospel most bravely with humane learning. Though I will not simply speak against humane learning, it is good,
Every body seeks to dress the Gospel, and to make it more curious, but few labour to reduce the Gospel to its native simplicity. One Generation dresseth the Gospel most bravely with humane learning. Though I will not simply speak against humane learning, it is good,
but rather out of a zeal I have, that you and I may be found at the last day in the simplicity of the Gospel,) they make a jingle of the Gospel, they sublimate it,
but rather out of a zeal I have, that you and I may be found At the last day in the simplicity of the Gospel,) they make a jingle of the Gospel, they sublimate it,
as though it were as the Philosophers conceits were, Notions above the Moon, or things that they cannot conceive what they be, existent, and consistent, and visibility, and contrarietie, and forms, and I know not what.
as though it were as the Philosophers conceits were, Notions above the Moon, or things that they cannot conceive what they be, existent, and consistent, and visibility, and contrariety, and forms, and I know not what.
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Thus the Gospel is perverted. I have been troubled more, then modestly I may speak to a Congregation, to see how the plain Gospel of Jesus Christ; preached by Fishermen, to simple people of Christ crucified: That people should sublimate it almost into air, to nothing; that all things is God, and that God is all things; and that God is essentially in us, and we in him: And we must do all things to God passively, and not actively. Such a metaphysical kinde of Gospel, and such terms as confound your souls, and bring them in the end to nothing.
Thus the Gospel is perverted. I have been troubled more, then modestly I may speak to a Congregation, to see how the plain Gospel of jesus christ; preached by Fishermen, to simple people of christ Crucified: That people should sublimate it almost into air, to nothing; that all things is God, and that God is all things; and that God is essentially in us, and we in him: And we must do all things to God passively, and not actively. Such a metaphysical kind of Gospel, and such terms as confound your Souls, and bring them in the end to nothing.
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Why so? Because I finde that there are many souls that make shipwrack of their own salvation, by flying too high above the Gospel of Jesus Christ: They lose themselves, they run through all Religions (as some say) and at last come to be nothing at all.
Why so? Because I find that there Are many Souls that make shipwreck of their own salvation, by flying too high above the Gospel of jesus christ: They loose themselves, they run through all Religions (as Some say) and At last come to be nothing At all.
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That when a poor tender-hearted Christian hears them talk so high, and is not able to understand litterally a word that is said, saith he, I have nothing in the world, I never knew God aright,
That when a poor tender-hearted Christian hears them talk so high, and is not able to understand literally a word that is said, Says he, I have nothing in the world, I never knew God aright,
Therefore my Exhortation to you, is, and it is a blessed word that I have thought much of, in Rom. 12, Be of the same minde one towards another. Minde not high things. Mark that word.
Therefore my Exhortation to you, is, and it is a blessed word that I have Thought much of, in Rom. 12, Be of the same mind one towards Another. Mind not high things. Mark that word.
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Saith the Apostle, Minde not high things. How? It is not meant in carnal things, that is, Minde not to get high Offices, or places, or preferment, or the like.
Says the Apostle, Mind not high things. How? It is not meant in carnal things, that is, Mind not to get high Offices, or places, or preferment, or the like.
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As if he had said, I finde many among you, that sublimate the Gospel almost into air, in high conceits, and Idea's, and notions, and leave poor Christ crucified, and the simple Gospel preached by fishermen. I would not have you wise, above that which is meet;
As if he had said, I find many among you, that sublimate the Gospel almost into air, in high conceits, and Idea's, and notions, and leave poor christ Crucified, and the simple Gospel preached by fishermen. I would not have you wise, above that which is meet;
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and that is the reason, that you mar it with any kinde of dressing, because it is excellent in it self If a man have a suite of Skarlet that is extraordinary good, all-to-be-laid with copper lace, it mars it,
and that is the reason, that you mar it with any kind of dressing, Because it is excellent in it self If a man have a suit of Scarlet that is extraordinary good, all-to-be-laid with copper lace, it mars it,
When you meet with people that tell you, that all your Religion is nothing, and tell you Chymera's, and high things that may shine bravely for a while:
When you meet with people that tell you, that all your Religion is nothing, and tell you Chymera's, and high things that may shine bravely for a while:
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Therefore the Apostle in those times, when the Gospel was preached, and perverted by Philosophy, and oppositions of Science, falsly so called, many fine tricks they had to adorn the Gospel; he calls them alway to Christ crucified, and tells them, that was the height, and depth, and bredth, and length of all knowledg; as the height, and bredth, and length, and depth of a board, or of a thing;
Therefore the Apostle in those times, when the Gospel was preached, and perverted by Philosophy, and oppositions of Science, falsely so called, many fine tricks they had to adorn the Gospel; he calls them always to christ Crucified, and tells them, that was the height, and depth, and breadth, and length of all knowledge; as the height, and breadth, and length, and depth of a board, or of a thing;
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it is the whole dimensions of a board, it is the whole board. So the knowledg of Christ crucified, is the height, and depth, and bredth, and length of all knowledg; that is, It is all knowledg to know Christ crucified in the simplicity of the Gospel. He opposeth not Philosophy to Philosophy, or Science to Science; but he saith, Ye are compleat in Christ, and calls them to his death, and resurrection. So keep close to that.
it is the Whole dimensions of a board, it is the Whole board. So the knowledge of christ Crucified, is the height, and depth, and breadth, and length of all knowledge; that is, It is all knowledge to know christ Crucified in the simplicity of the Gospel. He Opposeth not Philosophy to Philosophy, or Science to Science; but he Says, You Are complete in christ, and calls them to his death, and resurrection. So keep close to that.
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I speak it the rather, because where there are such notions started up among us daily now of late, they clearly draw us from Christ crucified. A Platonical kinde of Religion, a kinde of Heathenism, a kinde of consideration of God in his own nature and essence without Christ. Beware of this ambition. It is enough for you,
I speak it the rather, Because where there Are such notions started up among us daily now of late, they clearly draw us from christ Crucified. A Platonical kind of Religion, a kind of Heathenism, a kind of consideration of God in his own nature and essence without christ. Beware of this ambition. It is enough for you,
and me to know Iesus Christ, and him crucified, and the power of his death and resurrection, according to the simplicity of the plain Gospel once preached by fishermen, to foolish and base people, and things of no worth.
and me to know Iesus christ, and him Crucified, and the power of his death and resurrection, according to the simplicity of the plain Gospel once preached by fishermen, to foolish and base people, and things of no worth.
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Therefore I beseech you stick to Christ crucified, and to the simplicity and plainness of the Gospel. I would not have you to stick in the Letter, and to go no further,
Therefore I beseech you stick to christ Crucified, and to the simplicity and plainness of the Gospel. I would not have you to stick in the letter, and to go no further,
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The mischief, and misery that befals people, by soaring above the Scriptures, above the plainness and simplicity of the Gospel, ye hear that they do themselves, and others; and the safeties, and security, that will be to your souls in keeping to the plain, simple way of the Gospel of Iesus Christ.
The mischief, and misery that befalls people, by soaring above the Scriptures, above the plainness and simplicity of the Gospel, you hear that they do themselves, and Others; and the Safeties, and security, that will be to your Souls in keeping to the plain, simple Way of the Gospel of Iesus christ.
and so are they; we have the same unction with Christ; we have the same name with Christ; we have the same Offices with Christ; we have the same love of God with Christ; we have the same Spirit with Christ; and the same Kingdom with Christ in Heaven. The Church is the fulness of Iesus Christ. Christ is not properly a Christ without his Members. This is a glorious thing to consider,
and so Are they; we have the same unction with christ; we have the same name with christ; we have the same Offices with christ; we have the same love of God with christ; we have the same Spirit with christ; and the same Kingdom with christ in Heaven. The Church is the fullness of Iesus christ. christ is not properly a christ without his Members. This is a glorious thing to Consider,
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how the poor Saints and Iesus Christ make up one compleat Body. He is no Christ (as it were) were it not for his members: The Church is the fulness of him that filleth all in all.
how the poor Saints and Iesus christ make up one complete Body. He is no christ (as it were) were it not for his members: The Church is the fullness of him that fills all in all.
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So Christ being anoynted, that oyl runs on us. As he is a Prophet, so are we; as he is a King, so are we; as he is a Priest, so are we; onely with this difference, That in all things he might have the preeminence.
So christ being anointed, that oil runs on us. As he is a Prophet, so Are we; as he is a King, so Are we; as he is a Priest, so Are we; only with this difference, That in all things he might have the preeminence.
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He is the highest King, the best Prophet, the most excellent Priest. But otherwise, whatsoever Christ is, that are we; whatsoever he hath, that we have; nay, we have his name. So also is Christ, 1 Cor. 12. We, head and members, are called Christ: And the least Saint of God, is a Prophet, as well as the greatest; and a Priest, as well as the greatest; and a King, as well as the greatest. Nay, he is as real a Prophet, Priest, and King, as the Lord Iesus was, onely in all things he must have the preeminence. We have a share in all his actions; we are one with him in his graces, in his life, and death, and resurrection, and ascention: There is nothing in Christ; there is nothing that Christ is, or hath, but we are one with him in it.
He is the highest King, the best Prophet, the most excellent Priest. But otherwise, whatsoever christ is, that Are we; whatsoever he hath, that we have; nay, we have his name. So also is christ, 1 Cor. 12. We, head and members, Are called christ: And the least Saint of God, is a Prophet, as well as the greatest; and a Priest, as well as the greatest; and a King, as well as the greatest. Nay, he is as real a Prophet, Priest, and King, as the Lord Iesus was, only in all things he must have the preeminence. We have a share in all his actions; we Are one with him in his graces, in his life, and death, and resurrection, and Ascension: There is nothing in christ; there is nothing that christ is, or hath, but we Are one with him in it.
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but you that are experienced Christians, when you have a truth hinted to you, be alway at the Scriptures to beat it out. As for instance, go home now,
but you that Are experienced Christians, when you have a truth hinted to you, be always At the Scriptures to beatrice it out. As for instance, go home now,
Thus the spiritual man doth, not so much read Chapters, as compare Scripture with Scripture, and is bolting out spiritual truths, till they be fully fixed and fastened upon his soul. I shall, it may be (if God will) explain that union to you further, in the mean while search for it;
Thus the spiritual man does, not so much read Chapters, as compare Scripture with Scripture, and is bolting out spiritual truths, till they be Fully fixed and fastened upon his soul. I shall, it may be (if God will) explain that Union to you further, in the mean while search for it;
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Expositions and Observations on IERE. 6. 1, 2, &c. O ye children of Benjamin, gather your selves to flie out of the middest of Jerusalem, and blow the Trumpet in Tekoa;
Expositions and Observations on JEREMIAH. 6. 1, 2, etc. Oh you children of Benjamin, gather your selves to fly out of the midst of Jerusalem, and blow the Trumpet in Tekoa;
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I have likened the daughter of Zion, to a comely and delicate woman, &c. I Shall desire leave at this time, a little more familiarly, then usually, to tell you what I conceive is the will of the Lord, because I do not expect to speak to you any more.
I have likened the daughter of Zion, to a comely and delicate woman, etc. I Shall desire leave At this time, a little more familiarly, then usually, to tell you what I conceive is the will of the Lord, Because I do not expect to speak to you any more.
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I remember a little before the Lord had brought us together, before the desolation of that City, (which indeed was greater then any man can imagine, unless he had been there present) the Lord by his providence guided me to expound, Matth. 24. concerning the desolation of Ierusalem, little thinking,
I Remember a little before the Lord had brought us together, before the desolation of that city, (which indeed was greater then any man can imagine, unless he had been there present) the Lord by his providence guided me to expound, Matthew 24. Concerning the desolation of Ierusalem, little thinking,
And now that word that was then spoken by providence, was (as I perceived afterwards) a very great stay, and refreshing to the souls of the people in their trouble.
And now that word that was then spoken by providence, was (as I perceived afterwards) a very great stay, and refreshing to the Souls of the people in their trouble.
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but by providence) reading this Chapter in my family, and seriously considering of it, me-thoughts the Lord represented to me in a way, a little more then usual, the state of this City, wherein you now live, and are to live;
but by providence) reading this Chapter in my family, and seriously considering of it, methoughts the Lord represented to me in a Way, a little more then usual, the state of this city, wherein you now live, and Are to live;
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yet what is written, is written for our instruction. And the Lord hath given us examples of his judgments, that we may learn from them, what to think, and how to judg of other places, and Cities, and Kingdoms, that are parallel, that are like to those that the Lord hath visited, or destroyed heretofore.
yet what is written, is written for our instruction. And the Lord hath given us Examples of his Judgments, that we may Learn from them, what to think, and how to judge of other places, and Cities, and Kingdoms, that Are parallel, that Are like to those that the Lord hath visited, or destroyed heretofore.
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But first of all, before I speak of Ierusalem it-self, ye are to observe the condition of the Prophet that the Lord had set among them, which is laid down at Vers. 27. I have set thee for a tower,
But First of all, before I speak of Ierusalem itself, you Are to observe the condition of the Prophet that the Lord had Set among them, which is laid down At Vers. 27. I have Set thee for a tower,
The Lord compares the Prophet to a tower in the City; that is, a watch-tower: A tower for strength, as it is Iere. 1. 18. I have made thee an iron pillar, and brazen walls:
The Lord compares the Prophet to a tower in the city; that is, a watchtower: A tower for strength, as it is Jeremiah 1. 18. I have made thee an iron pillar, and brazen walls:
and the scituation of it, (for I mean to gather up the whole Chapter in a little method) take it as it is described, Verse 2. I have likened the daughter of Zion, to a comely and delicate woman.
and the situation of it, (for I mean to gather up the Whole Chapter in a little method) take it as it is described, Verse 2. I have likened the daughter of Zion, to a comely and delicate woman.
It was a stately gallant place, and therefore was like a delicate woman. A stately place, full of case, and pleasure, and trading, and good creatures, and altogether exact,
It was a stately gallant place, and Therefore was like a delicate woman. A stately place, full of case, and pleasure, and trading, and good creatures, and altogether exact,
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So, by the way, let me tell you this (for I speak in the sight of God) That the greatness of your City, the fairness of it, the riches of which you were wont to boast,
So, by the Way, let me tell you this (for I speak in the sighed of God) That the greatness of your city, the fairness of it, the riches of which you were wont to boast,
you have such Ships, and Towers, and Armies, and Armed men; you see what God saith of Ierusalem, when he was going to destroy her, I have likened her to a fair delicate woman, and yet all could not excuse her.
you have such Ships, and Towers, and Armies, and Armed men; you see what God Says of Ierusalem, when he was going to destroy her, I have likened her to a fair delicate woman, and yet all could not excuse her.
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that you shall see in Verse 20. To what purpose cometh there to me incense from Sheba? and the sweet Cane from a far country? your burnt-offerings are not acceptable,
that you shall see in Verse 20. To what purpose comes there to me incense from Sheba? and the sweet Cane from a Far country? your Burnt offerings Are not acceptable,
Ierusalem did not forget the service of God, they had their worship, and sacrifice, and they had sweet Cane from Sheba. The Lord complains in Isaiah 42. that the people did bring him no sweet Cane; it was their maner in their sacrifice. I acknowledg, saith God, you have a great deal of Religion, and you talk of Reformation among you,
Ierusalem did not forget the service of God, they had their worship, and sacrifice, and they had sweet Cane from Sheba. The Lord complains in Isaiah 42. that the people did bring him no sweet Cane; it was their manner in their sacrifice. I acknowledge, Says God, you have a great deal of Religion, and you talk of Reformation among you,
and a clutter about Reformation, that can hinder the proceedings of God against a people that are really sinful, and that have really and grievously revolted.
and a clutter about Reformation, that can hinder the proceedings of God against a people that Are really sinful, and that have really and grievously revolted.
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The fourth thing here laid down, though promiscuously (that I shall endevor to gather up for you orderly) it is the sins of Ierusalem. I shall speak of no more then is laid down here,
The fourth thing Here laid down, though promiscuously (that I shall endeavour to gather up for you orderly) it is the Sins of Ierusalem. I shall speak of no more then is laid down Here,
The first is, the oppression; observe that word in Verse 6. For thus hath the Lord of Hosts said, This is the City to be visited, she is wholly oppression in the midst of her.
The First is, the oppression; observe that word in Verse 6. For thus hath the Lord of Hosts said, This is the city to be visited, she is wholly oppression in the midst of her.
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As if he had said, She is built with oppression, her very fabrick is oppression: She is oppression it self, oppressing the poor, and the Saints, and the upright in heart; there is nothing but railing against, and slandering of them, as we see after.
As if he had said, She is built with oppression, her very fabric is oppression: She is oppression it self, oppressing the poor, and the Saints, and the upright in heart; there is nothing but railing against, and slandering of them, as we see After.
What is a fountain? It is a hole in the Earth that casts out water; so saith the Lord, I see nothing in Ierusalem, from one day to another, from one yeer to another, and from one end of the City to another, but oppression. I see one oppress another:
What is a fountain? It is a hold in the Earth that Cast out water; so Says the Lord, I see nothing in Ierusalem, from one day to Another, from one year to Another, and from one end of the city to Another, but oppression. I see one oppress Another:
because of covetous people. If there be any good course taken by Magistrates to reform any business in Courts or Offices, because of the covetousness of people, the business is marred, you all know it.
Because of covetous people. If there be any good course taken by Magistrates to reform any business in Courts or Offices, Because of the covetousness of people, the business is marred, you all know it.
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And so far outward Reformation of Churches, and the like, because of covetousness, you all know that the business of Reformation is marred; Ministers have lost themselves:
And so Far outward Reformation of Churches, and the like, Because of covetousness, you all know that the business of Reformation is marred; Ministers have lost themselves:
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There are many godly men that had room in the hearts of Gods people, some in this City, and in the Assembly, that had room in the hearts of Gods people before these times, and before they had all things in their own hands, and became reformers of the Church; now because of covetousness all is marred, that no business can be looked upon.
There Are many godly men that had room in the hearts of God's people, Some in this city, and in the Assembly, that had room in the hearts of God's people before these times, and before they had all things in their own hands, and became reformers of the Church; now Because of covetousness all is marred, that no business can be looked upon.
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The Prophets deal falsly, they are become hypocrites; they tell the people, they are in a gallant way of Reformation; when the Lord knoweth, both according to Scripture,
The prophets deal falsely, they Are become Hypocrites; they tell the people, they Are in a gallant Way of Reformation; when the Lord Knoweth, both according to Scripture,
and sound Reason, they are in the way to destruction; they tell them now, the Church, and Reformation is going up, when the poor Kingdom was never in such a sad condition. They deal falsly, that is, hypocritically. What a stir is there here about Schismaticks and Hereticks, and about Reformation; and what consulting, and working, in the City, and elsewhere;
and found Reason, they Are in the Way to destruction; they tell them now, the Church, and Reformation is going up, when the poor Kingdom was never in such a sad condition. They deal falsely, that is, hypocritically. What a stir is there Here about Schismatics and Heretics, and about Reformation; and what consulting, and working, in the city, and elsewhere;
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There hath been of late, a great deal of consulting, and making Petitions, and Remonstrances, and Representations, and Modelizing the Common Councel, &c. And yet we have had the Superstition of Christmas, worse then it hath been this four yeers to my knowledg;
There hath been of late, a great deal of consulting, and making Petitions, and Remonstrances, and Representations, and Modelizing the Common Council, etc. And yet we have had the Superstition of Christmas, Worse then it hath been this four Years to my knowledge;
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Come to the Ministers, and Assembly: Is there any complotting to draw people from false, gross Popery? No, they deal falsly: There is no assembling or meeting about that;
Come to the Ministers, and Assembly: Is there any complotting to draw people from false, gross Popery? No, they deal falsely: There is no assembling or meeting about that;
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how neatly doth Popery become this City? They go in their best clothes, and make gallant chear, and they are ready to throw stones, if any open their shops. It is not the people so much;
how neatly does Popery become this city? They go in their best clothes, and make gallant cheer, and they Are ready to throw stones, if any open their shops. It is not the people so much;
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But this is false dealing, and jugling; this shews their design: If they did hate one, they would hate all; if they did seek Reformation in one, they would seek it in all: But this is false dealing, the Prophets deal falsly.
But this is false dealing, and juggling; this shows their Design: If they did hate one, they would hate all; if they did seek Reformation in one, they would seek it in all: But this is false dealing, the prophets deal falsely.
Then fourthly, here is the sin of the people laid down, grievous revolting, horrible backsliding from God, the people grow worse and worse; it was time for God to take them in hand, in Verse 28. This people are all grievous revolters:
Then fourthly, Here is the since of the people laid down, grievous revolting, horrible backsliding from God, the people grow Worse and Worse; it was time for God to take them in hand, in Verse 28. This people Are all grievous revolters:
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They were for God, but now they are revolted. In this City, four yeers ago, there was abundance of Reformation; how did people hugg poor Saints, when they were persecuted in other Countries? they did cloath them, and feed them:
They were for God, but now they Are revolted. In this city, four Years ago, there was abundance of Reformation; how did people hug poor Saints, when they were persecuted in other Countries? they did cloth them, and feed them:
as if he were an Owl among Birds. And strangers, godly men, that have seen us within this half yeer, they think we are grown mad, and have wished, I would to God, I could get over the line to go home.
as if he were an Owl among Birds. And Strangers, godly men, that have seen us within this half year, they think we Are grown mad, and have wished, I would to God, I could get over the line to go home.
Men did love the Saints, and were ready to save the Kingdom; but now there is a bitter root to destroy the Saints, and to lay stumbling blocks; we are grievous revolters. For matter of sin, we are as like Jerusalem, as may be.
Men did love the Saints, and were ready to save the Kingdom; but now there is a bitter root to destroy the Saints, and to lay stumbling blocks; we Are grievous revolters. For matter of since, we Are as like Jerusalem, as may be.
I, but will sin destroy a people? I pray observe in the next place, The carriage of Jerusalem under their sins. What was that? There are three things laid down in their carriage: For it is not onely sin that ruines men, but their carriage under it.
I, but will sin destroy a people? I pray observe in the next place, The carriage of Jerusalem under their Sins. What was that? There Are three things laid down in their carriage: For it is not only since that ruins men, but their carriage under it.
Were they ashamed? He puts it to the question, and answers himself, Were they ashamed, when they had committed abomination? nay, they were not ashamed,
Were they ashamed? He puts it to the question, and answers himself, Were they ashamed, when they had committed abomination? nay, they were not ashamed,
Were they ashamed? As if he had said, If they had been ashamed, I had been somewhat satisfied: If the people had mourned for their grievous revolting, and backsliding, and oppression, and covetousness, in the middest of them, it were some comfort; but they were not ashamed, they cannot blush.
Were they ashamed? As if he had said, If they had been ashamed, I had been somewhat satisfied: If the people had mourned for their grievous revolting, and backsliding, and oppression, and covetousness, in the midst of them, it were Some Comfort; but they were not ashamed, they cannot blush.
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nor receive any instructions to amend their ways; therefore the Lord would turn them as a dish is turned, upside down, Verse 10. To whom shall I speak,
nor receive any instructions to amend their ways; Therefore the Lord would turn them as a dish is turned, upside down, Verse 10. To whom shall I speak,
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and give warning, that they may hear? Where is any Creature that will hear, notwithstanding all this? Behold, their ear is uncircumcised, and they cannot hearken:
and give warning, that they may hear? Where is any Creature that will hear, notwithstanding all this? Behold, their ear is uncircumcised, and they cannot harken:
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There have been touches of Gods rod; and truly we are worse. Now thus you have the sins of Jerusalem, and the carriage of this people, under their sins.
There have been touches of God's rod; and truly we Are Worse. Now thus you have the Sins of Jerusalem, and the carriage of this people, under their Sins.
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And the first thing i•, God prepares war: That is, set down from the beginning of the Chapter, to Verse 7. Hew down trees, cast a mount against Jerusalem:
And the First thing i•, God prepares war: That is, Set down from the beginning of the Chapter, to Verse 7. Hew down trees, cast a mount against Jerusalem:
if the Lord should say, This is the City to be visited, and make war against it, and then take you prisoners, take the aged men, the Aldermen, Common Councellers, and all prisoners; and then plunder all, and say;
if the Lord should say, This is the city to be visited, and make war against it, and then take you Prisoners, take the aged men, the Aldermen, Common Councillors, and all Prisoners; and then plunder all, and say;
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their fields, and their wives shall be turned to others: That were sore, that you should not onely lose your goods, but your fields; that your houses, and trades, and shops, should be taken away,
their fields, and their wives shall be turned to Others: That were soar, that you should not only loose your goods, but your fields; that your houses, and trades, and shops, should be taken away,
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it is filled with stumbling blocks; every little difference in opinion is a stumbling block, that some men become Atheists, because every Saint doth not agree one with another.
it is filled with stumbling blocks; every little difference in opinion is a stumbling block, that Some men become Atheists, Because every Faint does not agree one with Another.
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One thing is, the Lord would have them seriously, and sincerely humble themselves before him, to acknowledg their sins, and bewail them. Verse 26. Saith the Lord, O daughter of my people, gird thee with sackcloth,
One thing is, the Lord would have them seriously, and sincerely humble themselves before him, to acknowledge their Sins, and bewail them. Verse 26. Says the Lord, Oh daughter of my people, gird thee with Sackcloth,
What is the meaning of the old way? That is, Iesus Christ. That was the old way of Abraham, Isaac, and Iacob, Iesus Christ, and the way of righteousness, and holiness, and truth. He alludes,
What is the meaning of the old Way? That is, Iesus christ. That was the old Way of Abraham, Isaac, and Iacob, Iesus christ, and the Way of righteousness, and holiness, and truth. He alludes,
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and they were not the worse for their afflictions. Look to the old way, and labor to get such a Spirit as the Saints had heretofore, that were in Iesus Christ.
and they were not the Worse for their afflictions. Look to the old Way, and labour to get such a Spirit as the Saints had heretofore, that were in Iesus christ.
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What of all this? notwithstanding this counsel that the Lord had given them, what if they will not turn to him? what if they will not amend? Then there is a terrible word that we read of in Verse 8. Lest my soul depart from thee.
What of all this? notwithstanding this counsel that the Lord had given them, what if they will not turn to him? what if they will not amend? Then there is a terrible word that we read of in Verse 8. Lest my soul depart from thee.
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It is not sin onely that makes Gods soul depart from a people, nor their hardness, nor wickedness; but when they refuse all means, and helps, then his soul departs from them. Therefore, Be instructed, saith he, lest my soul depart, or lest my soul be disjoynted, as it is in the Margin.
It is not since only that makes God's soul depart from a people, nor their hardness, nor wickedness; but when they refuse all means, and helps, then his soul departs from them. Therefore, Be instructed, Says he, lest my soul depart, or lest my soul be disjointed, as it is in the Margin.
What is the meaning of that? It is a terrible word; we have that word expounded in Ierem. 15. 1, 2. See what it is for to have Gods soul to go from a people. (I beleeve that Gods soul is not gone from us,
What is the meaning of that? It is a terrible word; we have that word expounded in Jeremiah 15. 1, 2. See what it is for to have God's soul to go from a people. (I believe that God's soul is not gone from us,
And if they say, Whether shall we forth? Then thou shalt tell them, such as are for death, to death, such as are for the sword, to the sword, such as are for the famine, to famine,
And if they say, Whither shall we forth? Then thou shalt tell them, such as Are for death, to death, such as Are for the sword, to the sword, such as Are for the famine, to famine,
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and if we take it not, but go on in our wickedness, we see what we may expect, That when that shall come on us (which God if it be his will forbid) you may remember that you were told before.
and if we take it not, but go on in our wickedness, we see what we may expect, That when that shall come on us (which God if it be his will forbid) you may Remember that you were told before.
But this comes in, and cools it wonderfully, and puts me to a non-plus. If we in this City did go according to the administration of the New Testament, I am perswaded, that the Lord would not send desolation upon the City; but because we would go according to that old administration, we have chosen it,
But this comes in, and cools it wonderfully, and puts me to a nonplus. If we in this city did go according to the administration of the New Testament, I am persuaded, that the Lord would not send desolation upon the city; but Because we would go according to that old administration, we have chosen it,
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Now as they chose that administration to deal with God, he chose that to deal with them; for the Lord will deal frowardly with the froward, the Lord will deal with men according to their own law: Those that sin against the Law of Nature, shall be punished so;
Now as they chosen that administration to deal with God, he chosen that to deal with them; for the Lord will deal frowardly with the froward, the Lord will deal with men according to their own law: Those that since against the Law of Nature, shall be punished so;
those that sin against the Law of Moses, shall be punished so; those that go according to the administration of grace, shall be delt with accordingly.
those that sin against the Law of Moses, shall be punished so; those that go according to the administration of grace, shall be dealt with accordingly.
Now we are going according to the old administration, more and more; for we are setling like the Jews in an outward, formal Reformation, without heart.
Now we Are going according to the old administration, more and more; for we Are settling like the jews in an outward, formal Reformation, without heart.
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therefore, the Lord direct you to make the best use you can, that if it be his blessed will, this place, that is the honor and glory of the Kingdom, and the refuge of the Saints, that the Lord would not come against it. FINIS.
Therefore, the Lord Direct you to make the best use you can, that if it be his blessed will, this place, that is the honour and glory of the Kingdom, and the refuge of the Saints, that the Lord would not come against it. FINIS.
A scandalous aspersion upon the Army, that when they had got the power they intended to rule both King and Parliament. The admirable graces observed in the Army by the Author long since.
A scandalous aspersion upon the Army, that when they had god the power they intended to Rule both King and Parliament. The admirable graces observed in the Army by the Author long since.
