A sermon preached before the King at White-Hall, January the 9th 1675[/]6 By Thomas Cartwright, D.D. chaplain in ordinary to His Majesty. Published by His Majesties special command.
for he then sees how deep, how spreading, and how mortal an infection Sin is, and is throughly convinced of the manifold danger of every particular Iniquity;
for he then sees how deep, how spreading, and how Mortal an infection since is, and is thoroughly convinced of the manifold danger of every particular Iniquity;
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and therefore he cannot rest, until he be resolv'd of that Important Quaere, which was started by the Pagan Jaylor to Paul and Silas, Sirs, What must I do to be saved? And, being converted himself, he becomes very sollicitous (as St. Peter was commanded to be) for the strengthening of his Brethren; and doth what in him lies, 〈 ◊ 〉 rouze them out of their Sensuality, that they may not sleep securely in their Sins, till Eternal Flames become their first Awakners.
and Therefore he cannot rest, until he be resolved of that Important Quaere, which was started by the Pagan Jailor to Paul and Silas, Sirs, What must I do to be saved? And, being converted himself, he becomes very solicitous (as Saint Peter was commanded to be) for the strengthening of his Brothers; and does what in him lies, 〈 ◊ 〉 rouse them out of their Sensuality, that they may not sleep securely in their Sins, till Eternal Flames become their First Awakners.
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This is indeed a Catholick and comprehensive Duty, and directed accordingly, as this Epistle is, Omnibus Christi Fidelibus, To all that are Sanctified by God the Father.
This is indeed a Catholic and comprehensive Duty, and directed accordingly, as this Epistle is, Omnibus Christ Fidelibus, To all that Are Sanctified by God the Father.
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bids us, not serve all our Patients out of the same Box; but, like skilful Physitians, apply different Medicines according to the difference of their Maladies; to manage the Word of God,
bids us, not serve all our Patients out of the same Box; but, like skilful Physicians, apply different Medicines according to the difference of their Maladies; to manage the Word of God,
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Some Mens Hearts are like soft Wax, the heat of the Hand will make them yield, without that of the Fire; a gentle Admonition will prevail more with them,
some Men's Hearts Are like soft Wax, the heat of the Hand will make them yield, without that of the Fire; a gentle Admonition will prevail more with them,
nor despair of his rising, but restore him with meekness; for he sins, not by Design, but Folly; he falls, not by Malice, but by Surprize; not by the Strength of his Will, but by the Frailty of his Nature: If he be wavering and unsteady in the Faith, you must recover him with mildness; and,
nor despair of his rising, but restore him with meekness; for he Sins, not by Design, but Folly; he falls, not by Malice, but by Surprise; not by the Strength of his Will, but by the Frailty of his Nature: If he be wavering and unsteady in the Faith, you must recover him with mildness; and,
But yet make a difference, if you meet with Men, whose Distempers are Inveterate, and Incorporated into their Natures by Evil Customs, your Remedies must be sharp and quick; if their sin be bold, your reprehension must not be bashful: The Chirurgion must bring the Saw and the Caustick to such Gangreen'd Members, proclaim the Terrours of the Lord to them, who will not stand in awe, but sin wilfully, after they have received the Knowledge of the Truth;
But yet make a difference, if you meet with Men, whose Distempers Are Inveterate, and Incorporated into their Nature's by Evil Customs, your Remedies must be sharp and quick; if their since be bold, your reprehension must not be bashful: The Chirurgeon must bring the Saw and the Caustic to such Gangrened Members, proclaim the Terrors of the Lord to them, who will not stand in awe, but since wilfully, After they have received the Knowledge of the Truth;
give them a Prospect of the Approaching Destruction, which will suddenly overtake them, if they do not flee for their Lives: Suffer them not to look upon the Wrath to come, at the wrong end of the Prospective-Glass;
give them a Prospect of the Approaching Destruction, which will suddenly overtake them, if they do not flee for their Lives: Suffer them not to look upon the Wrath to come, At the wrong end of the Prospective-glass;
and rather than not pull them out of the flames of Hell, Cut them off from the Communion of the Faithful, and deliver them up to Satan, to which the NONLATINALPHABET refers, Reprove them sharply,
and rather than not pull them out of the flames of Hell, cut them off from the Communion of the Faithful, and deliver them up to Satan, to which the refers, Reprove them sharply,
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when they are Convinc'd, or Separated by Church-Censures; when they are debarr'd from sitting at their Fathers Table with the rest of their Brethren, which (although they may be an instance of Severe Discipline) are yet with designs of great Mercy, (the most dreadful of them being Medicinal, not Mortal ) that, by punishment of the Flesh, the Soul may be saved in the Day of the Lord:
when they Are Convinced, or Separated by Church censures; when they Are debarred from sitting At their Father's Table with the rest of their Brothers, which (although they may be an instance of Severe Discipline) Are yet with designs of great Mercy, (the most dreadful of them being Medicinal, not Mortal) that, by punishment of the Flesh, the Soul may be saved in the Day of the Lord:
for the Exercising, not only of the milder part of the Apostolical Office, but also of those higher degrees of Censures, (call'd, The coming with a Rod ) which, in case of Obstinacy, is not only Seasonable, but Ʋnavoidable: But I shall rather consider them at present, either as they concern our selves in the Actions of Repentance,
for the Exercising, not only of the milder part of the Apostolical Office, but also of those higher Degrees of Censures, (called, The coming with a Rod) which, in case of Obstinacy, is not only Seasonable, but Ʋnavoidable: But I shall rather Consider them At present, either as they concern our selves in the Actions of Repentance,
a Green Wound and an Ʋlcer are not to be Cured with the same Application: And, that I may make no other difference but what our Apostle himself hath done,
a Green Wound and an Ʋlcer Are not to be Cured with the same Application: And, that I may make no other difference but what our Apostle himself hath done,
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nor be tempted to forsake the Scope and Method of my Text, I shall distinctly sort what I have to say, into a Practical Resolution of these Four Inquiries. I.
nor be tempted to forsake the Scope and Method of my Text, I shall distinctly sort what I have to say, into a Practical Resolution of these Four Inquiries. I.
Of whom it is that we are to have Compassion, and with what difference? How that Compassion is to be express'd and exercis'd? II. How far we may be instrumental to the Salvation of others? and with what fear and caution we must attempt it? III.
Of whom it is that we Are to have Compassion, and with what difference? How that Compassion is to be expressed and exercised? II How Far we may be instrumental to the Salvation of Others? and with what Fear and caution we must attempt it? III.
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What is meant by Pulling them out of the Fire? What that Phrase implies, and what it requires of us? IV. What is meant by Hating the Garment spotted by the Flesh? and,
What is meant by Pulling them out of the Fire? What that Phrase Implies, and what it requires of us? IV. What is meant by Hating the Garment spotted by the Flesh? and,
but he must also condole the Calamities of his Neighbours, out of that relation which he bears to the Species of Mankind; and, by how much the more noble any Man is, by so much is he the more compassionate; and,
but he must also condole the Calamities of his Neighbours, out of that Relation which he bears to the Species of Mankind; and, by how much the more noble any Man is, by so much is he the more compassionate; and,
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as all Natural Perfections and Excellencies are improv'd by Religion, so this especially, and that Spiritual Consanguinity which arises from our Christianity, must needs make us suffer by way of consent and sympathy with our fellow Christians, especially when they groan under the burden of their Sins, which of all Loads is the greatest.
as all Natural Perfections and Excellencies Are improved by Religion, so this especially, and that Spiritual Consanguinity which arises from our Christianity, must needs make us suffer by Way of consent and Sympathy with our fellow Christians, especially when they groan under the burden of their Sins, which of all Loads is the greatest.
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Nor is he a Living Member of that Body, of which Christ is the Head, who doth not grieve for the Afflictions of Joseph, and mourn over the Sins of his Brethren.
Nor is he a Living Member of that Body, of which christ is the Head, who does not grieve for the Afflictions of Joseph, and mourn over the Sins of his Brothers.
how can your Souls chuse but be moved within you, to see them falling insensibly into those Everlasting Flames, out of which there will be no redemption? This is not only a most necessary Charity to our Brethrens Souls,
how can your Souls choose but be moved within you, to see them falling insensibly into those Everlasting Flames, out of which there will be no redemption? This is not only a most necessary Charity to our Brothers' Souls,
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A Man truly ingrafted into Christ, is therefore a Common Blessing, of a Communicative Spirit, his large Heart is always set upon doing Publick Good, a Duty which hath been so long out of fashion, that Men begin to question,
A Man truly ingrafted into christ, is Therefore a Common Blessing, of a Communicative Spirit, his large Heart is always Set upon doing Public Good, a Duty which hath been so long out of fashion, that Men begin to question,
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Whether it be a Duty or not? their Lives do at least speak the same Language which Cain did with his Lips, Am I my Brothers Keeper? and, Where shall we find a Man of St. Bernard 's temper? who thought himself concern'd, wheresoever God or his Brethren were so? Etsi non tanti sum ut Romae habeam propria negotia, nulla tamen quae Dei esse constiterit, a me duco aliena.
Whither it be a Duty or not? their Lives do At least speak the same Language which Cain did with his Lips, Am I my Brother's Keeper? and, Where shall we find a Man of Saint Bernard is temper? who Thought himself concerned, wheresoever God or his Brothers were so? Though non tanti sum ut Rome habeam propria Business, nulla tamen Quae Dei esse constiterit, a me duco Aliena.
When my Bones are burnt as an Hearth, and I have felt the Scorching Flames of Sin in my own Bosom, I shall easily think my self concern'd, to snatch my Brother out of that Fire;
When my Bones Are burned as an Hearth, and I have felt the Scorching Flames of since in my own Bosom, I shall Easily think my self concerned, to snatch my Brother out of that Fire;
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having been deeply affected with the guilt of mine own Iniquities, I shall be quickly invited to let my Compassionate Soul go through this present evil World,
having been deeply affected with the guilt of mine own Iniquities, I shall be quickly invited to let my Compassionate Soul go through this present evil World,
but Courting their Miseries, and Embracing their approaching Ruine, as if they had combin'd to drive on the Interest, and get Possession of the Kingdom of Satan;
but Courting their Misery's, and Embracing their approaching Ruin, as if they had combined to drive on the Interest, and get Possession of the Kingdom of Satan;
when we see how near their short-liv'd Happiness is expiring, and how suddenly their Imaginary Pleasures will be exchang'd into Real and Eternal Torments, what can we do less, and indeed, what can we do more than bewail them? Nunquid in te sunt viscera pietatis, qui plangis corpus a quo recessit anima,
when we see how near their short-lived Happiness is expiring, and how suddenly their Imaginary Pleasures will be exchanged into Real and Eternal Torments, what can we do less, and indeed, what can we do more than bewail them? Nuqquid in te sunt viscera pietatis, qui plangis corpus a quo recessit anima,
& non plangis animam a qua recessit Deus? Will pity move you to bewail that Body from whence the Soul is departed? and piety not constrain you to lament that Soul, from whence God is departed? He, who hath any bowels of compassion in him, must needs be affected with such a dismal spectacle,
& non plangis animam a qua recessit Deus? Will pity move you to bewail that Body from whence the Soul is departed? and piety not constrain you to lament that Soul, from whence God is departed? He, who hath any bowels of compassion in him, must needs be affected with such a dismal spectacle,
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Having therefore the Nature of the Crime, the Fitness of the Season, and, the Quality of the Person offending, always before our Eyes, let us come to him, in the cool of the day, and invite him to take cognizance and compassion of himself,
Having Therefore the Nature of the Crime, the Fitness of the Season, and, the Quality of the Person offending, always before our Eyes, let us come to him, in the cool of the day, and invite him to take cognizance and compassion of himself,
and therefore let us not through Pride, or Animosity, out of an itch of Government, or the indignation of an angry Mind, run beyond the gentleness of Christian Monitors, (unto which if they hearken, we have won our Brethren:
and Therefore let us not through Pride, or Animosity, out of an itch of Government, or the Indignation of an angry Mind, run beyond the gentleness of Christian Monitors, (unto which if they harken, we have wone our Brothers:
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) but, if they will obstinately perish, after all our Care and Compassion, we shall save our selves, because we would have sav'd them: We may lose our Labour, but we shall not lose our Charity, if after we have forewarn'd them of the danger, they will yet make so mad a choice as to take Hell by violence;
) but, if they will obstinately perish, After all our Care and Compassion, we shall save our selves, Because we would have saved them: We may loose our Labour, but we shall not loose our Charity, if After we have forewarned them of the danger, they will yet make so mad a choice as to take Hell by violence;
their Obstinacy is unpardonable, and we must sit down and bemoan our Ʋnsuccessful Endeavours. Miseremini condolendo quod non potestis eos salvare. Alas!
their Obstinacy is unpardonable, and we must fit down and bemoan our Ʋnsuccessful Endeavours. Miseremini condolendo quod non potestis eos salvare. Alas!
and with his Bodily Eyes, doth he also see at the same time a multitude of Senceless and Sensual Sinners living round about him, who lay none of these things to heart,
and with his Bodily Eyes, does he also see At the same time a multitude of Senseless and Sensual Sinners living round about him, who lay none of these things to heart,
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and Ungodly Examples, as if they were the Devils Factors, under Commission from him to make Proselytes for Hell, and accordingly he cannot but compassionate their sad Condition, and wonder at their Stupidity.
and Ungodly Examples, as if they were the Devils Factors, under Commission from him to make Proselytes for Hell, and accordingly he cannot but compassionate their sad Condition, and wonder At their Stupidity.
Oh! What a Besotting Thing is Sin, which can thus petrifie the Reasonable Soul, and make Men more insensible than Beasts which perish? What a Bedlam is this wicked World, wherein Thousands are so distracted, as to make it their Business to undo themselves and others to all Eternity? Can we not bring you to some sober thoughts of your condition? Can we not perswade you to take Christ's part, and your own, against the Devil, the World,
Oh! What a Besotting Thing is since, which can thus petrify the Reasonable Soul, and make Men more insensible than Beasts which perish? What a Bedlam is this wicked World, wherein Thousands Are so distracted, as to make it their Business to undo themselves and Others to all Eternity? Can we not bring you to Some Sobrium thoughts of your condition? Can we not persuade you to take Christ's part, and your own, against the devil, the World,
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and the Flesh, •hich you have renounc'd in your Baptism? If Importunity could prevail with an unrighteous Judge, to do good to another, how much more should it prevail with you, to do good to your selves? Have Mercy therefore upon your own Souls,
and the Flesh, •hich you have renounced in your Baptism? If Importunity could prevail with an unrighteous Judge, to do good to Another, how much more should it prevail with you, to do good to your selves? Have Mercy Therefore upon your own Souls,
and do not render it impossible for us to be any farther serviceable to them. God himself will not save you against your Wills, much less can we do it;
and do not render it impossible for us to be any farther serviceable to them. God himself will not save you against your Wills, much less can we do it;
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with much better reason may we magnifie them, who have so much Communion with God upon Earth, as to become Coadjutors with him in the Salvation of a Soul from Sin. Divinarum omnium perfectionum divinissima est perfectio, cooperatorum esse, in reduc• … ne animarum ad suum creatorem.
with much better reason may we magnify them, who have so much Communion with God upon Earth, as to become Coadjutors with him in the Salvation of a Soul from Sin. Divinarum omnium perfectionum divinissima est Perfection, cooperatorum esse, in reduc• … ne animarum ad suum Creator.
And, The Salvation of a Soul from death, is attributed to the Instruments of their Conversion, by St. James, to perswade them to diligence in their Office: Save them;
And, The Salvation of a Soul from death, is attributed to the Instruments of their Conversion, by Saint James, to persuade them to diligence in their Office: Save them;
it is God alone who can pierce the scales of this Leviathan, and make the hearts of obdurate Sinners feel, which are harder than the nether Milstone.
it is God alone who can pierce the scales of this Leviathan, and make the hearts of obdurate Sinners feel, which Are harder than the neither Millstone.
We are but as Striplings against that Goliah: Our Commission is indeed from the Almighty, and in his Name we are come forth to wrestle, not with Flesh and Blood,
We Are but as Striplings against that Goliath: Our Commission is indeed from the Almighty, and in his Name we Are come forth to wrestle, not with Flesh and Blood,
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and make them sink, not into the forehead, but into the hearts of these uncircumcised Philistins, and smite them to the ground, that, with Saul, they may get strength by their very falls.
and make them sink, not into the forehead, but into the hearts of these uncircumcised philistines, and smite them to the ground, that, with Saul, they may get strength by their very falls.
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God hath sent Ʋs to You, as he did his Holy Angel to Lot, to lay the Merciful Hands of an Holy Violence upon you, that you may not stay any longer in your Sins,
God hath sent Ʋs to You, as he did his Holy Angel to Lot, to lay the Merciful Hands of an Holy Violence upon you, that you may not stay any longer in your Sins,
If you are afraid of these ensuing Judgments, we are afraid with you; if not, we are afraid for you, and we are the more afraid for you, the less you are for your selves;
If you Are afraid of these ensuing Judgments, we Are afraid with you; if not, we Are afraid for you, and we Are the more afraid for you, the less you Are for your selves;
which words do accordingly import these four things: 1. The great Danger of Impenitent Sinners. 2. The Possibility of their Deliverance. 3. The Difficulty of escaping their Imminent and Everlasting Destruction. 4. By what Means it is, that we may Charitably assist them in their escape? and which will be the only possible way of doing it?
which words do accordingly import these four things: 1. The great Danger of Impenitent Sinners. 2. The Possibility of their Deliverance. 3. The Difficulty of escaping their Imminent and Everlasting Destruction. 4. By what Means it is, that we may Charitably assist them in their escape? and which will be the only possible Way of doing it?
and, when we see you live so securely, as if your pretious Souls were already bound up in the Bundle of Life, even when they are ready to drop irrecoverably into Hell;
and, when we see you live so securely, as if your precious Souls were already bound up in the Bundle of Life, even when they Are ready to drop irrecoverably into Hell;
Where there is an apprehension of some great Evil impendent, there cannot but be a great measure of Fear, and where so great fear, there no less vehement desire to escape; and where there is such a vehement desire, there will be a most earnest and careful endeavour of preventing (if by any means it may be) of that evil:
Where there is an apprehension of Some great Evil impendent, there cannot but be a great measure of fear, and where so great Fear, there no less vehement desire to escape; and where there is such a vehement desire, there will be a most earnest and careful endeavour of preventing (if by any means it may be) of that evil:
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it concerns us to try, if we can shake this their carnal confidence, which is founded upon Absurdity, Impossibility and Blasphemy, and is not in Christ, but against him: as if they took him for a False Prophet, and his Denunciations of future Judgments for meer Delusions.
it concerns us to try, if we can shake this their carnal confidence, which is founded upon Absurdity, Impossibility and Blasphemy, and is not in christ, but against him: as if they took him for a False Prophet, and his Denunciations of future Judgments for mere Delusions.
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So servilely disingenuous is our corrupt nature, that the proposal of Rewards, though never so great, doth, in no proportion, lead us so forcibly to our Interest and Duty,
So servilely disingenuous is our corrupt nature, that the proposal of Rewards, though never so great, does, in no proportion, led us so forcibly to our Interest and Duty,
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and therefore God is far more obliging to us in the severest of his Temporal Judgments, than he would be in his Mercies; we being a People whom Vengeance only can reclaim;
and Therefore God is Far more obliging to us in the Severest of his Temporal Judgments, than he would be in his mercies; we being a People whom Vengeance only can reclaim;
for if you had but any the least degree of Spiritual Life and Sense in you, (and the Light which is in you were not Darkness ) you could not look into Hell by a present Contemplation,
for if you had but any the least degree of Spiritual Life and Sense in you, (and the Light which is in you were not Darkness) you could not look into Hell by a present Contemplation,
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But if you are Obstinati ad moriendum, sturdily resolved not to understand your Misery and Danger, till it be past prevention, there is an end of all our hopes concerning you.
But if you Are Obstinati ad Moriendum, sturdily resolved not to understand your Misery and Danger, till it be passed prevention, there is an end of all our hope's Concerning you.
If you have the Reason and Understanding of Men, you will not dare to leap into the Bottomless-Pit with your Eyes open, nor to dally with the Vengeance of the Almighty. Will you sit still till the Tide come in,
If you have the Reason and Understanding of Men, you will not Dare to leap into the Bottomless-pit with your Eyes open, nor to dally with the Vengeance of the Almighty. Will you fit still till the Tide come in,
We dare not therefore daub your Consciences with such untempered Mortar, as to flatter you into a Fatal Opinion of the Safety of your Condition; but think, we oblige you most,
We Dare not Therefore daub your Consciences with such untempered Mortar, as to flatter you into a Fatal Opinion of the Safety of your Condition; but think, we oblige you most,
though the Flames of Hell have sing'd his Garments that were spotted by the Flesh, and taken hold of the Hairs of his Head, yet God sincerely desires that he may be rescued from Damnation:
though the Flames of Hell have singed his Garments that were spotted by the Flesh, and taken hold of the Hairs of his Head, yet God sincerely Desires that he may be rescued from Damnation:
though he be gone beyond all the Methods and Revelations of his Mercy, and run into the horrible Impieties of Impudence, Apostacy, and Ingratitude; yet if he will, even now at last, withdraw his feet from those Paths that lead to Destruction;
though he be gone beyond all the Methods and Revelations of his Mercy, and run into the horrible Impieties of Impudence, Apostasy, and Ingratitude; yet if he will, even now At last, withdraw his feet from those Paths that led to Destruction;
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or if we can snatch, or force him from the brink of the Bottomless Pit, he is not yet out of the power and possibilities of recovering from those Everlasting Burnings;
or if we can snatch, or force him from the brink of the Bottomless Pit, he is not yet out of the power and possibilities of recovering from those Everlasting Burnings;
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nor can they ever cast them into Hell, if they repent of them timely and effectually; which, that none of us may be tempted to procrastinate, as if there were no danger of our delay,
nor can they ever cast them into Hell, if they Repent of them timely and effectually; which, that none of us may be tempted to procrastinate, as if there were no danger of our Delay,
They perhaps may see no danger in their condition, and as if, like Salamanders, they were in their proper Element, may be displeased at those who would pluck them out of the Fire;
They perhaps may see no danger in their condition, and as if, like Salamanders, they were in their proper Element, may be displeased At those who would pluck them out of the Fire;
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and what is the only possible way to save them, is to be the most important inquiry of our whole Lives, it being the greatest service we can do to God, or them;
and what is the only possible Way to save them, is to be the most important inquiry of our Whole Lives, it being the greatest service we can do to God, or them;
NONLATINALPHABET, Use a sharp, quick, and cutting reprehension; our words must be as nails driven to the head, so as to be fastned and rivetted in the Soul of a Sinner,
, Use a sharp, quick, and cutting reprehension; our words must be as nails driven to the head, so as to be fastened and riveted in the Soul of a Sinner,
Men must first be forced and fired out of themselves, or else they will never come to Christ: and, We are the Servants of the most high God, who are sent to compel you to come into Heaven, and to shew unto you the way of Salvation.
Men must First be forced and fired out of themselves, or Else they will never come to christ: and, We Are the Servants of the most high God, who Are sent to compel you to come into Heaven, and to show unto you the Way of Salvation.
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Our Commission and Instructions are to tell you, that if you would be saved from suffering, you must also be saved from sinning; your Lives and your Lusts cannot both be preserv'd:
Our Commission and Instructions Are to tell you, that if you would be saved from suffering, you must also be saved from sinning; your Lives and your Lustiest cannot both be preserved:
You must give up every Traytor that is Harbour'd in your Bosom, or you cannot be at Peace with the King of Heaven. Your Right Hand must be cut off, and your Right Eye pulled out, if they stand in opposition to the Laws of Christ, whose Dominion you must chearfully submit to, to all intents and purposes, if ever you expect deliverance by him.
You must give up every Traitor that is Harboured in your Bosom, or you cannot be At Peace with the King of Heaven. Your Right Hand must be Cut off, and your Right Eye pulled out, if they stand in opposition to the Laws of christ, whose Dominion you must cheerfully submit to, to all intents and Purposes, if ever you expect deliverance by him.
Let not therefore the Voice of your Conscience be drowned, through the Avocation of Sensual Pleasures, or the hurry of Worldly Business, or the noise and clamour of Earthly Cares, Lusts or Affections; but, give it leave to do its Office,
Let not Therefore the Voice of your Conscience be drowned, through the Avocation of Sensual Pleasures, or the hurry of Worldly Business, or the noise and clamour of Earthly Cares, Lustiest or Affections; but, give it leave to do its Office,
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What will you do when the Philistians are upon you? When the World shall take its last leave of you? When you must bid your Friends, Houses, and Lands;
What will you do when the Philistians Are upon you? When the World shall take its last leave of you? When you must bid your Friends, Houses, and Lands;
how can you perswade your selves to live any longer in such a course of Life, every Act whereof is a step to Perdition? Unless you can perswade your selves, that God's Compassion will Evacuate his Laws, and Frustrate all the Wise Designs of his Justice, you can Dream of no way of Escaping.
how can you persuade your selves to live any longer in such a course of Life, every Act whereof is a step to Perdition? Unless you can persuade your selves, that God's Compassion will Evacuate his Laws, and Frustrate all the Wise Designs of his justice, you can Dream of no Way of Escaping.
and thus did Jonah to the City of Nineveh, Yet forty days and the City shall be destroyed. Some Spirits will not be kept out of the Fire, but by casting them into it: Your terrifying them with the Flames, will be a means to keep them out of them: A Showre of Spiritual Brimstone, such as God rained down upon Sodom in the Letter, is best for them;
and thus did Jonah to the city of Nineveh, Yet forty days and the city shall be destroyed. some Spirits will not be kept out of the Fire, but by casting them into it: Your terrifying them with the Flames, will be a means to keep them out of them: A Shower of Spiritual Brimstone, such as God reigned down upon Sodom in the letter, is best for them;
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Thus is a good Heart bettered, by all the Dispensations of God, as well by his Judgmenti, as his Mercies. If God speak Death, it is an advantage to his Spiritual Life;
Thus is a good Heart bettered, by all the Dispensations of God, as well by his Judgmenti, as his mercies. If God speak Death, it is an advantage to his Spiritual Life;
and, he Mends upon his Threatnings, as well as his Promises. The Devils themselves believe and tremble; and, 'tis impossible for them to escape Hell, who come short of the Religion of such as are already there.
and, he Mends upon his Threatenings, as well as his Promises. The Devils themselves believe and tremble; and, it's impossible for them to escape Hell, who come short of the Religion of such as Are already there.
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Would he call his escape, An unkind Deliverance, because it cost him some pain? Physitians must not be moved at the Rage or Revilings of their distempered Patients; but, resolve to do and suffer the utmost, before they give them over:
Would he call his escape, an unkind Deliverance, Because it cost him Some pain? Physicians must not be moved At the Rage or Revilings of their distempered Patients; but, resolve to do and suffer the utmost, before they give them over:
But, if we cannot rescue you out of those Flames, nor impose the Kingdom of Heaven upon you, by such an holy violence; we must necessarily leave you under greater Guilt than we found you;
But, if we cannot rescue you out of those Flames, nor impose the Kingdom of Heaven upon you, by such an holy violence; we must necessarily leave you under greater Gilded than we found you;
and, your Pains will be increased even for the loss of ours: It will be a great part of your Hell, to think, what Pains, and Patience, we used, to save you from it, and all in vain:
and, your Pains will be increased even for the loss of ours: It will be a great part of your Hell, to think, what Pains, and Patience, we used, to save you from it, and all in vain:
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How Scornfully you have refused our Calls, and Rejected our Importunities? You cannot take a more certain course to destroy your selves, and disoblige us, than to turn our Compassion into Complaints, and to force us from interceding for, and with you, to accuse, and witness against you; that,
How Scornfully you have refused our Calls, and Rejected our Importunities? You cannot take a more certain course to destroy your selves, and disoblige us, than to turn our Compassion into Complaints, and to force us from interceding for, and with you, to accuse, and witness against you; that,
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Now, that it may never be your Doom, thus sturdily to cast away your selves, Consider, whilst it is called To Day, how much it is your Interest, as well as your Duty, to hate the very Garment spotted by the Flesh:
Now, that it may never be your Doom, thus sturdily to cast away your selves, Consider, while it is called To Day, how much it is your Interest, as well as your Duty, to hate the very Garment spotted by the Flesh:
'Tis a Proverbial Speech; whereby is signified, the abhorrency which we ought to have, of any the least degree of Uncleanness, in allusion to the prohibited,
It's a Proverbial Speech; whereby is signified, the abhorrency which we ought to have, of any the least degree of Uncleanness, in allusion to the prohibited,
The Gnosticks defil'd, not only their Manners and Actions, but also their very Garments; and, I wish I could say, that, This Age were not stain'd with that, or a greater Ʋncleanness. When Christ arose from the Dead, he left his Winding-sheet behind him;
The Gnostics defiled, not only their Manners and Actions, but also their very Garments; and, I wish I could say, that, This Age were not stained with that, or a greater Ʋncleanness. When christ arose from the Dead, he left his Winding-sheet behind him;
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And, the less appearance there is of a General Innocence, or a Publick Reformation among us, the more doth it concern every private Man, to wash his Hands in innocency, or his Heart in Penitential Tears, because, it may be, God will Save the whole Nation for the Repentance of a few; He may hear the Prayers of Ten for a City, though the Generality of them should remain Unreformed:
And, the less appearance there is of a General Innocence, or a Public Reformation among us, the more does it concern every private Man, to wash his Hands in innocency, or his Heart in Penitential Tears, Because, it may be, God will Save the Whole nation for the Repentance of a few; He may hear the Prayers of Ten for a city, though the Generality of them should remain Unreformed:
and Jerusalem, if but One: Or, if the Lord be so peremptorily bent to bring in such a General Judgment, that though Moses, or Samuel; though Noah, Daniel or Job were among them, they should not prevail for the saving of others,
and Jerusalem, if but One: Or, if the Lord be so peremptorily bent to bring in such a General Judgement, that though Moses, or Samuel; though Noah, daniel or Job were among them, they should not prevail for the Saving of Others,
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but consider, The Hourly Possibilities of Death; and, The Succeeding State of Torment, which will Revenge, with most Severe Inflictions, the few Minutes of our Reprieve:
but Consider, The Hourly Possibilities of Death; and, The Succeeding State of Torment, which will Revenge, with most Severe Inflictions, the few Minutes of our Reprieve:
Then shall we endeavour our Own, and Other Mens Salvation with fear and compassion, and be sollicitous to pull them and our selves out of the Fire; and let all who shall make an Inspection into our Lives, see, That we hate even the Garment spotted by the Flesh;
Then shall we endeavour our Own, and Other Men's Salvation with Fear and compassion, and be solicitous to pull them and our selves out of the Fire; and let all who shall make an Inspection into our Lives, see, That we hate even the Garment spotted by the Flesh;
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