An useful tractate to further Christians of these dangerous and back-sliding times, in the practice of the most needful duty of prayer Wherein are discover'd the nature, necessity and successe of fervent prayer: many objections answered, several practical cases of conscience resolved; and all briefly applied from this text, viz. James 5. 16. The effectual fervent-prayer of a righteous man availeth much. Being the substance of several sermons preached in the town of Columpton in Devon. / By William Crompton M.A. minister of that part of Christs Church there.
The general scope of the whole, is to give direction in a matter of no small concernment, viz. how the Flock of Christ should demean themselves in every condition Divine providence might cut out for them in the present evil world. According to our Apostle, whose pen was held and ruled by the Spirit of truth, the state of the Church,
The general scope of the Whole, is to give direction in a matter of no small concernment, viz. how the Flock of christ should demean themselves in every condition Divine providence might Cut out for them in the present evil world. According to our Apostle, whose pen was held and ruled by the Spirit of truth, the state of the Church,
He that runs may read the purpose of the Apostle, to ballast the people of God in this unequal condition, to help them walk steadily both in their up-hill and down-hill way;
He that runs may read the purpose of the Apostle, to ballast the people of God in this unequal condition, to help them walk steadily both in their uphill and downhill Way;
My Text is a branch of the first direction, and is laid down as a Motive and Encouragement to the duty, drawn from the excellent successe of it, which he proves by induction of particular examples in the following verse•.
My Text is a branch of the First direction, and is laid down as a Motive and Encouragement to the duty, drawn from the excellent success of it, which he Proves by induction of particular Examples in the following verse•.
First, The NONLATINALPHABET, or duty commended and directed unto, viz. P•ayer. A necessary and usefull duty, which neither the decree of God in regard of its immutability,
First, The, or duty commended and directed unto, viz. P•ayer. A necessary and useful duty, which neither the Decree of God in regard of its immutability,
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nor the promise of God in regard of its infallibility, nor the effectual intercession of Christ our Lord, who taught his Disciples to pray, can dispense with us for not doing it. The Gospel commands it.
nor the promise of God in regard of its infallibility, nor the effectual Intercession of christ our Lord, who taught his Disciples to pray, can dispense with us for not doing it. The Gospel commands it.
Thirdly, The NONLATINALPHABET, or effect, successe and good issue of prayer so quallified, and performed, It availeth much; they are prayers that carry force with them;
Thirdly, The, or Effect, success and good issue of prayer so qualified, and performed, It availeth much; they Are Prayers that carry force with them;
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thus quallified, they are a mighty engine to move heaven and earth, a key to open the door of the treasury of God, to fetch mercies for our selves and others;
thus qualified, they Are a mighty engine to move heaven and earth, a key to open the door of the treasury of God, to fetch Mercies for our selves and Others;
We must put to our strength, as Abraham did in his intercession for Sodom, Gen. 18. and as Jacob in wrestling with the Angel, Gen. 32. v. 26. who held with his hand, when his thigh was lamed.
We must put to our strength, as Abraham did in his Intercession for Sodom, Gen. 18. and as Jacob in wrestling with the Angel, Gen. 32. v. 26. who held with his hand, when his thigh was lamed.
Moses in praying for the people, craving leave for himself to enter Canaan, how earnest was he with God? how doth he work it out? The woman in the Gospel was full of this heat, Matth. 15.25. She will not be said nay, like another Gorgonia, she threatens heaven, and is modestly impudent;
Moses in praying for the people, craving leave for himself to enter Canaan, how earnest was he with God? how does he work it out? The woman in the Gospel was full of this heat, Matthew 15.25. She will not be said nay, like Another Gorgonia, she threatens heaven, and is modestly impudent;
The Ninevites cry mightily to God, Jonah 3.8. It notes the strength of affection. Elijah cried earnestly to God, Jam. 5.17. Christ as Mediator sent up strong cries to his Father, Heb. 5.7. He prayed as he preached:
The Ninevites cry mightily to God, Jonah 3.8. It notes the strength of affection. Elijah cried earnestly to God, Jam. 5.17. christ as Mediator sent up strong cries to his Father, Hebrew 5.7. He prayed as he preached:
He preached, NONLATINALPHABET, as one having authority, and he prayed likewise powerfully and effectually. Paul adviseth the Saints, NONLATINALPHABET, to strive together in prayer to God, Rom. 15.30. A military word he useth, noting such fervency as is for life and de•th;
He preached,, as one having Authority, and he prayed likewise powerfully and effectually. Paul adviseth the Saints,, to strive together in prayer to God, Rom. 15.30. A military word he uses, noting such fervency as is for life and de•th;
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The Primi•••• Christians at their services and d•votions, with one shoulder were so earnest, that they seemed to besiege the Throne of grace, to raise a common force and strength to invade and use violence with God in prayer;
The Primi•••• Christians At their services and d•votions, with one shoulder were so earnest, that they seemed to besiege the Throne of grace, to raise a Common force and strength to invade and use violence with God in prayer;
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as it is related by Tertullian, Apol. 39. In the prosecution of this point, I intend this method, viz. to ••ew what prayer, and what fervent prayer i•, opening and applying the description following:
as it is related by Tertullian, Apollinarian 39. In the prosecution of this point, I intend this method, viz. to ••ew what prayer, and what fervent prayer i•, opening and applying the description following:
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Prayer is a fervent expressio• of holy desires to God, only by Jesus Christ. This is to pray fervently, Orationi instare, & fortiter incumbere Col. 4.2. NONLATINALPHABET, Continue in prayer, which implies both intention of minde, and assiduity in the exercise.
Prayer is a fervent expressio• of holy Desires to God, only by jesus christ. This is to pray fervently, Orationi instare, & fortiter encumber Col. 4.2., Continue in prayer, which Implies both intention of mind, and assiduity in the exercise.
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as, calling out of the deep, pouring out of the soul, and crying to heaven; expressed also in other Scriptures: 2 Chron. 32.20. Hezekiah the King, and Isaiah the Prophet prayed and cried to heaven, Luke 18-1. Men ought alwaies to pray, and v. 7. the elect cry day and night.
as, calling out of the deep, pouring out of the soul, and crying to heaven; expressed also in other Scriptures: 2 Chronicles 32.20. Hezekiah the King, and Isaiah the Prophet prayed and cried to heaven, Lycia 18-1. Men ought always to pray, and v. 7. the elect cry day and night.
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— Though you be we k, yet the Spirit is willing and strong; And so much onely as cometh in our prayers from the renewed part, findes accept••ce with God;
— Though you be we k, yet the Spirit is willing and strong; And so much only as comes in our Prayers from the renewed part, finds accept••ce with God;
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If the motion be good, he will not accept it from an ill mouth, nor own these prayers, which 〈 ◊ 〉 not indited by the Spirit of grace •nd supplication.
If the motion be good, he will not accept it from an ill Mouth, nor own these Prayers, which 〈 ◊ 〉 not Indited by the Spirit of grace •nd supplication.
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he bent, as it were, all his nerves, and set up his note. So doth Hannah, 1 Sam. 1.10. when she is said to be in bitternesse of spirit, and prayed to the Lord and wept sore.
he bent, as it were, all his nerves, and Set up his note. So does Hannah, 1 Sam. 1.10. when she is said to be in bitterness of Spirit, and prayed to the Lord and wept soar.
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The Lord hath heard the voice of my weeping! (lachrymae, pondera vocis habent.) As musick on the waters sounds farther and more harmoniously then on dry land,
The Lord hath herd the voice of my weeping! (lachrymae, pondera Vocis habent.) As music on the waters sounds farther and more harmoniously then on dry land,
Deus pluris facit preces in Ecclesiâ quàm domi factas, non ob locum, sed ob considerationem multitudinis fidelium, Deus communi consensu invocantium, as Rivet notes.
Deus Pluris facit preces in Ecclesiâ quàm At Home factas, non ob locum, sed ob considerationem multitudinis Fidelium, Deus Communi consensu invocantium, as Rivet notes.
As those use to do who would fain speed in their Petitions to great men, they get hands, others to joyn in pleading and speaking for them, so it is here;
As those use to do who would fain speed in their Petitions to great men, they get hands, Others to join in pleading and speaking for them, so it is Here;
yet understand this inclusively, you must pray your selves and for your selves: Not as Pharaoh and Simon Magus, who put it wholly on others, Orate pro nobis.
yet understand this inclusively, you must pray your selves and for your selves: Not as Pharaoh and Simon Magus, who put it wholly on Others, Orate Pro nobis.
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NONLATINALPHABET: The word is attributed to the hunting of Dogs, which will not cease following the game till they have got it: And Rom. 12.12. continuing, watching in prayer, it imports constancy with vehemency.
: The word is attributed to the hunting of Dogs, which will not cease following the game till they have god it: And Rom. 12.12. Continuing, watching in prayer, it imports constancy with vehemency.
and locks her self within the deniall, and pleads Gods truth and justice, if mercy will nor serve, let thy words be true, I am a Dog, and there is something for Dogs, let me have a Dogs portion, crumbs, I crave no mo e.
and locks her self within the denial, and pleads God's truth and Justice, if mercy will nor serve, let thy words be true, I am a Dog, and there is something for Dogs, let me have a Dogs portion, crumbs, I crave no more e.
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Of sa•ous Bolton it is reported that he constan•ly prayed six times a day, viz. twice by himself alone, twice with his wife, •nd twice with his family.
Of sa•ous Bolton it is reported that he constan•ly prayed six times a day, viz. twice by himself alone, twice with his wife, •nd twice with his family.
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But because this may be brought about by one who is not formally fervent, effectively (as the Philosopher speaks of the sun) there are some cautions to be added to this mark:
But Because this may be brought about by one who is not formally fervent, effectively (as the Philosopher speaks of the sun) there Are Some cautions to be added to this mark:
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as Hannah in her Samuel. There may be an inward coldnesse and yet an outward heat, (the nature of the Amber-stone ) as in hypocrites who know much of God, bur do little for him;
as Hannah in her Samuel. There may be an inward coldness and yet an outward heat, (the nature of the Amber-stone) as in Hypocrites who know much of God, burr do little for him;
As the wise mariner who hath not onely an eye to the Star, but an hand to the Helm: and as the Plowmen of Sparta, who had one hand held up to Ceres, whom they feigned the Goddess of corn,
As the wise mariner who hath not only an eye to the Star, but an hand to the Helm: and as the Plowmen of Sparta, who had one hand held up to Ceres, whom they feigned the Goddess of corn,
if Spiritual, then fasting and almes, as Cornelius practised, Acts. 10. Repentance and Prayer, as the Ninevites did, Jon. 3.8. Hearing the Word and use of the Sacraments, which are instituted meanes for accomplishing great and saving ends.
if Spiritual, then fasting and alms, as Cornelius practised, Acts. 10. Repentance and Prayer, as the Ninevites did, Jon. 3.8. Hearing the Word and use of the Sacraments, which Are instituted means for accomplishing great and Saving ends.
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how much better was that prayer, Domine Deus fac me in consequendis iis operam collocare, pro quibus obtinendis, soleo ad Te orare; i. O Lord help me to bestow pains in getting those things, for obtaining of which, I usually pray unto thee.
how much better was that prayer, Domine Deus fac me in consequendis iis Operam collocare, Pro quibus obtinendis, Solio ad Te orare; i. Oh Lord help me to bestow pains in getting those things, for obtaining of which, I usually pray unto thee.
the first are effects of special grace, requiring faith and prayer, (I will be sought unto by the house of Israel:) the latter are fruits of common goodnesse, flowing from that fountain according to his unchangeable purpose,
the First Are effects of special grace, requiring faith and prayer, (I will be sought unto by the house of Israel:) the latter Are fruits of Common Goodness, flowing from that fountain according to his unchangeable purpose,
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As they write of Proteus, that when any came to consult with, and to receive Oracles from him, he would first turn himself into a thousand shapes and varieties of colours,
As they write of Proteus, that when any Come to consult with, and to receive Oracles from him, he would First turn himself into a thousand shapes and varieties of colours,
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The Canaanitish woman is put off three times, and her fervency is crowned with successe. It is recorded to the everlasting renown of Hezekiah, 2 Chron. 31.37. that in every service of God he acted with all his might, and he prospered.
The Canaanitish woman is put off three times, and her fervency is crowned with success. It is recorded to the everlasting renown of Hezekiah, 2 Chronicles 31.37. that in every service of God he acted with all his might, and he prospered.
formality and coldnesse destroy the very vertue of prayer, as doth Garlick the drawing vertue of the loadstone, applyed to it. Therefore we must be fervent.
formality and coldness destroy the very virtue of prayer, as does Garlic the drawing virtue of the Loadstone, applied to it. Therefore we must be fervent.
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Fourthly, The matter about which you are employed is weighty, and of great concernment; viz. to procure pardon and power over sin, supportance under temptations;
Fourthly, The matter about which you Are employed is weighty, and of great concernment; viz. to procure pardon and power over since, supportance under temptations;
There must be passionate longings and breakings of heart, with continual desires after God. Great stones (you know) are not to be turned over without great strength:
There must be passionate longings and breakings of heart, with continual Desires After God. Great stones (you know) Are not to be turned over without great strength:
Agrippina thought the Roman Empire a good penyworth, paying her life for it, though for her Nero. We cannot lay out too much strength, in obtaining objects of so great worth.
Agrippina Thought the Roman Empire a good pennyworth, paying her life for it, though for her Nero. We cannot lay out too much strength, in obtaining objects of so great worth.
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we are like the land of Egypt, which though it bring forth multa salubria, yet withall it brings forth plurima venena: in our Garden are many pleasant Flowers,
we Are like the land of Egypt, which though it bring forth Multa salubria, yet withal it brings forth Many Venena: in our Garden Are many pleasant Flowers,
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if we look within or without, almost all things are to be sound as the Physitians facies hypocratica of a dying man, very gastly, and tantum non deadly; the whole head is sick;
if we look within or without, almost all things Are to be found as the Physicians fancies hypocratica of a dying man, very ghastly, and Tantum non deadly; the Whole head is sick;
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sin cryes aloud, and, if you be not earnest indeed, will out-cry your prayers. Sixthly, By this means we declare at what rate we value Gods savour and mercies.
since cries aloud, and, if you be not earnest indeed, will outcry your Prayers. Sixthly, By this means we declare At what rate we valve God's savour and Mercies.
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When Callidius the Roman Oratour pleaded a cause but faintly, and exp•essed little or no affection, Tully told him, that sure he was not in earnest, otherwise the tide of affection would have been up;
When Callidius the Roman Orator pleaded a cause but faintly, and exp•essed little or no affection, Tully told him, that sure he was not in earnest, otherwise the tide of affection would have been up;
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cold and sluggish prayers have so much earth in them, that like the Grashopper, if they mount a little upward, they are presently down again, fall short of Heaven.
cold and sluggish Prayers have so much earth in them, that like the Grasshopper, if they mount a little upward, they Are presently down again, fallen short of Heaven.
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Secondly, To give good example to the Church, who are much moved and stirred up by prayer, especially if it be fervent; as in the body of an Army, concurrent shoutings of Souldiers do as it were infuse mutually spirits into one another.
Secondly, To give good Exampl to the Church, who Are much moved and stirred up by prayer, especially if it be fervent; as in the body of an Army, concurrent shoutings of Soldiers do as it were infuse mutually spirits into one Another.
Thus you may answer the question of the rich man, What shall I do, because I have no room to bestow my fruit? A manifest sign they were never gotten by prayer;
Thus you may answer the question of the rich man, What shall I do, Because I have no room to bestow my fruit? A manifest Signen they were never got by prayer;
To Joshuah c. 7. v. 6, 7, 8, 9. he rent his cloaths, fell to the earth on his face before the Ark of the Lord, &c. there is fervency in the very manner,
To Joshua c. 7. v. 6, 7, 8, 9. he rend his clothes, fell to the earth on his face before the Ark of the Lord, etc. there is fervency in the very manner,
Alas, O Lord God, wherefore hast thou at all brought this great people over Jordan, to deliver us into the hands of the Amorites? What shall I say when Israel turneth their back before the enemy? What wilt thou do unto thy great Name? To David in most of his Psalms. To Ezra c. 9.56.
Alas, Oh Lord God, Wherefore hast thou At all brought this great people over Jordan, to deliver us into the hands of the amorites? What shall I say when Israel turns their back before the enemy? What wilt thou do unto thy great Name? To David in most of his Psalms. To Ezra c. 9.56.
And to Daniel c. 9. v. 3, 4. He set his face to seek the Lord by supplication and prayer, with fasting, sackcloth and ashes, saying, O Lord, the great and dreadful God, keeping Covenant and Mercy, &c. we have sinned and committed iniquity,
And to daniel c. 9. v. 3, 4. He Set his face to seek the Lord by supplication and prayer, with fasting, Sackcloth and Ashes, saying, Oh Lord, the great and dreadful God, keeping Covenant and Mercy, etc. we have sinned and committed iniquity,
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and establish their heart in them, 1 Chron. 29.18. He adored the mercy that made them willing, and then implores his farther grace to strengthen them.
and establish their heart in them, 1 Chronicles 29.18. He adored the mercy that made them willing, and then implores his farther grace to strengthen them.
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God puts words into his mouth, and these would freeze there, and never vent, did he not by the same influence of some heart-heating affections prevail to thaw the tap.
God puts words into his Mouth, and these would freeze there, and never vent, did he not by the same influence of Some heart-heating affections prevail to thaw the tap.
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how earnest would you pray, how fervent would you be, were you to dye presently? provided this be in earnest, settled on a grounded knowledge of your mortality, the uncertainty of the last hour:
how earnest would you pray, how fervent would you be, were you to die presently? provided this be in earnest, settled on a grounded knowledge of your mortality, the uncertainty of the last hour:
imminent judgments hanging over our heads, ready to fall every moment, with some hope of speeding in our requests, knowing who hath said, Ye shall reap if you faint not.
imminent Judgments hanging over our Heads, ready to fallen every moment, with Some hope of speeding in our requests, knowing who hath said, You shall reap if you faint not.
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as the Corinthians, when they were poor in estate, yet were rich in liberality. Christ loving Lazarus well, wept and groaned in spirit, when he prayed for him:
as the Corinthians, when they were poor in estate, yet were rich in liberality. christ loving Lazarus well, wept and groaned in Spirit, when he prayed for him:
as if his heart would touch the Judges feet, his hands elevated, his looks ruful, his eyes full of distilling tears, his words earnest and constant, Mercy, O Merciful Judge, save or I perish!
as if his heart would touch the Judges feet, his hands elevated, his looks rueful, his eyes full of distilling tears, his words earnest and constant, Mercy, Oh Merciful Judge, save or I perish!
Such persons do far rather suggest a denial then move pitty; it was hinted before. Thirdly, All they who are wholly taken up with self-seeking and variety of distracting employments,
Such Persons do Far rather suggest a denial then move pity; it was hinted before. Thirdly, All they who Are wholly taken up with self-seeking and variety of distracting employments,
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so that they spend most of their strength about the perishing comforts of this life; such are the malicious, envious, covetous and voluptuous men and women.
so that they spend most of their strength about the perishing comforts of this life; such Are the malicious, envious, covetous and voluptuous men and women.
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Therefore our Saviour checks his Disciples when they would pray down fire from Heaven upon the Samaritans, telling them, they knew not what spirit they were of.
Therefore our Saviour Checks his Disciples when they would pray down fire from Heaven upon the Samaritans, telling them, they knew not what Spirit they were of.
Confesse your f•ults one to another, and pray one for another, James 5.16. Be reconciled, then come and offer, Matth. 5.24. God will not appear to Abraham till Lot and he be agreed.
Confess your f•ults one to Another, and pray one for Another, James 5.16. Be reconciled, then come and offer, Matthew 5.24. God will not appear to Abraham till Lot and he be agreed.
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and Nabals heart as cold as the stone. Bid defiance to Laodicean luke-warmnesse. Remember the sweet perfumes under the Law, were burnt before they ascended.
and Nabals heart as cold as the stone. Bid defiance to Laodicean lukewarmness. remember the sweet perfumes under the Law, were burned before they ascended.
For, 1. The Lord is greatly incensed against us, and others round about us; we may say as Moses sometime did in a case not much different, Numb. 16. v. 46. Wrath is gone out from the Lord, the plague is begun:
For, 1. The Lord is greatly incensed against us, and Others round about us; we may say as Moses sometime did in a case not much different, Numb. 16. v. 46. Wrath is gone out from the Lord, the plague is begun:
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it is a time now especially, to be strong in Prayer, the onely way to heal the Land, 2 Chron. 7.14. Besides, a multitude of sins are between God and you, and therefore great need of fervent praying;
it is a time now especially, to be strong in Prayer, the only Way to heal the Land, 2 Chronicles 7.14. Beside, a multitude of Sins Are between God and you, and Therefore great need of fervent praying;
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and to grant him his request? If you who are evil know how to give good things to such children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Spirit to them that ask? 2. You may hear and see the poor Church of Christ, lying and languishing before you, withering in her cadency like a May-flower. Jerusalem is become an heap of rubbish, our fair hopes of her establishment almost blasted, her enemies potent,
and to grant him his request? If you who Are evil know how to give good things to such children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Spirit to them that ask? 2. You may hear and see the poor Church of christ, lying and languishing before you, withering in her cadency like a May-flower. Jerusalem is become an heap of rubbish, our fair hope's of her establishment almost blasted, her enemies potent,
the Gangrene of Heresie hath overspread her, more then the present sicknesse on the Nation: the raging billows of prophanenesse is ready to overwhelm her;
the Gangrene of Heresy hath overspread her, more then the present sickness on the nation: the raging billows of profaneness is ready to overwhelm her;
she is in great bitternesse, and is it nothing to you that passe by? When one of Darius King of Persia 's Eunuchs saw Alexander the great set his feet on a low cable that had been highly prized by his master, he wept;
she is in great bitterness, and is it nothing to you that pass by? When one of Darius King of Persiam is Eunuchs saw Alexander the great Set his feet on a low cable that had been highly prized by his master, he wept;
What pious heart cannot bleed and weep to hear and see in these degenerate times, the despisings of those things which God so highly prizeth, (Jerusalem the perfection of beauty, and joy of the whole earth ) should not this make a dumb man to speak, to pray, to use strong cries? Let every son of Zion consider this. 3. You have many, and those mighty enemies;
What pious heart cannot bleed and weep to hear and see in these degenerate times, the despisings of those things which God so highly prizeth, (Jerusalem the perfection of beauty, and joy of the Whole earth) should not this make a dumb man to speak, to pray, to use strong cries? Let every son of Zion Consider this. 3. You have many, and those mighty enemies;
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within you, original sin which never resteth to draw you to evil in act; without you, Satan and his Agents, either to tempt, terrifie, or persecute you;
within you, original since which never rests to draw you to evil in act; without you, Satan and his Agents, either to tempt, terrify, or persecute you;
this should make your hearts boil up in devotion. But be sure to pray aright: Some of old cryed our (like a wind-instrument) loud enough on their beds,
this should make your hearts boil up in devotion. But be sure to pray aright: some of old cried our (like a wind-instrument) loud enough on their Beds,
As the Historian relates of William Rufus, that in a great sicknesse he vowed amendment, to reform his hard laws and taxes, to give spiritual livings freely:
As the Historian relates of William Rufus, that in a great sickness he vowed amendment, to reform his hard laws and Taxes, to give spiritual livings freely:
but the rapture of an elevated spirit, the heavenly dew of a good heart, Psal. 66.18. If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear my prayer.
but the rapture of an elevated Spirit, the heavenly due of a good heart, Psalm 66.18. If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear my prayer.
An heart that by passing under the hammer of the Law, and through the melting fire of the Gospel, is divided from the band of sin, which is a fruit of that sweet Spirit of grace promised, Zach. 12.10, 11, 12. The Spirit of grace and supplication;
an heart that by passing under the hammer of the Law, and through the melting fire of the Gospel, is divided from the band of since, which is a fruit of that sweet Spirit of grace promised, Zach 12.10, 11, 12. The Spirit of grace and supplication;
so in the heart that was once congealed in the mire and dregs of sin, &c. and with penitentiall brokennesse is kindly thawed and dissolved, the sins that before stuck fast in the soul,
so in the heart that was once congealed in the mire and dregs of since, etc. and with penitential brokenness is kindly thawed and dissolved, the Sins that before stuck fast in the soul,
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an holy heart will be ready to bend and bow as God will have it: Acts 9.6. What wilt thou have me to do? As if he should say, Lord, do but thou command me and I am ready to obey:
an holy heart will be ready to bend and bow as God will have it: Acts 9.6. What wilt thou have me to do? As if he should say, Lord, do but thou command me and I am ready to obey:
to stoop to that service which bears Gods superscription on it. 3. It is a chaste, clean heart, wholly dedicated to God, that loveth no evil in motion or action;
to stoop to that service which bears God's superscription on it. 3. It is a chaste, clean heart, wholly dedicated to God, that loves no evil in motion or actium;
Secondly, Reigning sin in the heart, out-cryeth your prayers: especially the sins of pride and anger, Jam. 4.6. God resisteth the proud, 1 Tim. 2.8. I will that men every where pray, lifting up holy hands without wrath.
Secondly, Reigning since in the heart, out-cryeth your Prayers: especially the Sins of pride and anger, Jam. 4.6. God Resisteth the proud, 1 Tim. 2.8. I will that men every where pray, lifting up holy hands without wrath.
Thirdly, The person must be accepted before the prayer, and none are accepted but such as are sanctified by faith in Jesus Christ. Therefore prayers must come from an holy heart. John 15.5. He that abideth in me bringeth forth much fruit. Gen. 4.4. The Lord had respect to Abel, and then to his offering. Prayer from a wicked heart, is like a jewel put into a dead mans mouth, loseth all its vertue .
Thirdly, The person must be accepted before the prayer, and none Are accepted but such as Are sanctified by faith in jesus christ. Therefore Prayers must come from an holy heart. John 15.5. He that Abideth in me brings forth much fruit. Gen. 4.4. The Lord had respect to Abel, and then to his offering. Prayer from a wicked heart, is like a jewel put into a dead men Mouth, loses all its virtue.
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You must be in Christ before you can do or obtain any good this way. Through him we have accesse with confidence unto the Father, Ephes. 2.18. Fourthly, Because the Lord is holy and cannot endure sin, especially in Petitioners.
You must be in christ before you can do or obtain any good this Way. Through him we have access with confidence unto the Father, Ephesians 2.18. Fourthly, Because the Lord is holy and cannot endure since, especially in Petitioners.
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God hates sin naturally where ever it is: (like as we hate poison, whether it be in a Toad or Princes Cabinet. ) Yea, he hateth it more then the Devil.
God hates since naturally where ever it is: (like as we hate poison, whither it be in a Toad or Princes Cabinet.) Yea, he hates it more then the devil.
Secondly, The Principle must be holy. Your desires must be the issues of grace, dictated by the Spirit of Christ; we know not how or what to ask without his assistance, Rom. 8.15, 26. Here also may be profitably enquired two things.
Secondly, The Principle must be holy. Your Desires must be the issues of grace, dictated by the Spirit of christ; we know not how or what to ask without his assistance, Rom. 8.15, 26. Here also may be profitably inquired two things.
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and accepts nothing in this kind from men, but what comes from a spiritual principle. It is therefore we hear the Apostle enjoining prayer in the spirit, Ephes. 6.18. and praying in the Holy Ghost, Jude v. 20. This is the wind must set you• mill on work:
and accepts nothing in this kind from men, but what comes from a spiritual principle. It is Therefore we hear the Apostle enjoining prayer in the Spirit, Ephesians 6.18. and praying in the Holy Ghost, U^de v. 20. This is the wind must Set you• mill on work:
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and the poise that should cause your clock to strike. 2. It is to distinguish prayers, First, Because many prayers are but natural desires, or hypocritical expressions of counterfeit devotion.
and the poise that should cause your clock to strike. 2. It is to distinguish Prayers, First, Because many Prayers Are but natural Desires, or hypocritical expressions of counterfeit devotion.
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And this not onely in carnal persons, I mean such as for the present are destitute of actual grace, and the spirit of holinesse: but even in the regenerate.
And this not only in carnal Persons, I mean such as for the present Are destitute of actual grace, and the Spirit of holiness: but even in the regenerate.
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nay, they may pray for grace when they never heartily desire it, because they look upon it as a means of safety, (as a Bridge to help them to Heaven) not because they love and desire sanctity,
nay, they may pray for grace when they never heartily desire it, Because they look upon it as a means of safety, (as a Bridge to help them to Heaven) not Because they love and desire sanctity,
The Answer may be thus, 1. By that liberty, light and heat following the presence of that Spirit. (See Luke 2.25. 2 Cor. 3.17.) Light to discern what to ask, Liberty and heat to order and send up your Petitions.
The Answer may be thus, 1. By that liberty, Light and heat following the presence of that Spirit. (See Lycia 2.25. 2 Cor. 3.17.) Light to discern what to ask, Liberty and heat to order and send up your Petitions.
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It comes not from the holy Spirit, to drive men upon indenting with God. 3. By a patient expectation in the use of all other means, till the Lord be pleased to manifest his answer in so•e gracious return. This disposition flows from faith.
It comes not from the holy Spirit, to drive men upon indenting with God. 3. By a patient expectation in the use of all other means, till the Lord be pleased to manifest his answer in so•e gracious return. This disposition flows from faith.
waiting is nothing else but faith stretched out into patience. 4. By spiritual cheerfulnesse after prayer, with care to improve and apply all you get by prayer to some spiritual ends, 1 Sam. 1.18. Hannah prayed for a son, and went away and was no more sad, and after, dedicated her Samuel to the service of God.
waiting is nothing Else but faith stretched out into patience. 4. By spiritual cheerfulness After prayer, with care to improve and apply all you get by prayer to Some spiritual ends, 1 Sam. 1.18. Hannah prayed for a son, and went away and was no more sad, and After, dedicated her Samuel to the service of God.
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or at least in general, distinctly apprehended, and rightly applied; no way repugnant to the Analogy of faith, nor to any passage of Divine Providence;
or At least in general, distinctly apprehended, and rightly applied; no Way repugnant to the Analogy of faith, nor to any passage of Divine Providence;
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Whenever, your Censers are fired, the coal must be taken from the Altar, nor from the Kitchin. The matter must be spiritual, or spiritually desired. For instance:
Whenever, your Censers Are fired, the coal must be taken from the Altar, nor from the Kitchen. The matter must be spiritual, or spiritually desired. For instance:
Secondly, For pardon of sin, promised Isa. 43.25. I, even I am he that blotteth out thy tra•sgressions for my own sake, and will not remember thy sins.
Secondly, For pardon of since, promised Isaiah 43.25. I, even I am he that blots out thy tra•sgressions for my own sake, and will not Remember thy Sins.
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Thirdly, For sanctification of nature, promised Deut. 30.6. And the Lord thy God will circumcise thine heart, and the heart of thy seed, to love the Lord thy God with all thine heart. Ezek. 36.25. Then will I sprinkle clean water upon you, and you shall be clean.
Thirdly, For sanctification of nature, promised Deuteronomy 30.6. And the Lord thy God will circumcise thine heart, and the heart of thy seed, to love the Lord thy God with all thine heart. Ezekiel 36.25. Then will I sprinkle clean water upon you, and you shall be clean.
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First seek the Kingdome of God and the righteousnesse thereof, &c. 2. Upon condition that you submit to God, both the things themselves, and the measure and time.
First seek the Kingdom of God and the righteousness thereof, etc. 2. Upon condition that you submit to God, both the things themselves, and the measure and time.
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This must be observed, else you may ask and receive not, because you ask amisse, Jam. 4.3. Your requests may not terminate in self. That was but a brutish request which we find related, Exod. 17.2. Give us water that we may drink:
This must be observed, Else you may ask and receive not, Because you ask amiss, Jam. 4.3. Your requests may not terminate in self. That was but a brutish request which we find related, Exod 17.2. Give us water that we may drink:
The want of this, was that did so discolour the (otherwise) excellent works of the Heathen, which are almost incredible, they looked not to God in their great services and brave exploits.
The want of this, was that did so discolour the (otherwise) excellent works of the Heathen, which Are almost incredible, they looked not to God in their great services and brave exploits.
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Some Philosophical, and some Theologicall. Of the first, I will mention these three, viz. 1. Because every operative intellect doth begin with the end;
some Philosophical, and Some Theological. Of the First, I will mention these three, viz. 1. Because every operative intellect does begin with the end;
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and take denomination from the end. 2. The end must be holy, because the last end especially doth give beauty and amability to all the means conducing thereunto:
and take denomination from the end. 2. The end must be holy, Because the last end especially does give beauty and amability to all the means conducing thereunto:
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there be many among us that pray, at least that read or say prayers, (like the Parrot at Rome, that could repeat the whole Creed.) but very few that send up fervent expressions of holy desires.
there be many among us that pray, At least that read or say Prayers, (like the Parrot At Room, that could repeat the Whole Creed.) but very few that send up fervent expressions of holy Desires.
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Some know no• what it is to pray, they cannot distinguish between oro and credo. Others think not of it, that they are going into Heaven, into the Presence-Chamber, before the Throne of a great and glorious God, when they do pray.
some know no• what it is to pray, they cannot distinguish between oro and credo. Others think not of it, that they Are going into Heaven, into the Presence-Chamber, before the Throne of a great and glorious God, when they do pray.
by your words, the very off-spring of the heart, Matth. 12.34. false, corrupt impertinent; by your companions chosen for intimacy, and that you most delight in;
by your words, the very offspring of the heart, Matthew 12.34. false, corrupt impertinent; by your Sodales chosen for intimacy, and that you most delight in;
But observe, there is a two-fold impurity, one in the dominion, another from the inhesion of sin, understand the first here. 2. If you have and bring nothing but natural desires, (sufficient knowledge, a good memory, a quick invention,
But observe, there is a twofold impurity, one in the dominion, Another from the inhesion of since, understand the First Here. 2. If you have and bring nothing but natural Desires, (sufficient knowledge, a good memory, a quick invention,
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and easie elocution) so th•t your praying is nothing but a mat•er of wit and parts, rather for ostentation then devotion; which may be thus discerned, First, If your heads are better then your hearts, you have more abilities then will, to do good and glorifie God.
and easy elocution) so th•t your praying is nothing but a mat•er of wit and parts, rather for ostentation then devotion; which may be thus discerned, First, If your Heads Are better then your hearts, you have more abilities then will, to do good and Glorify God.
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It is a clear case, the more any man prayeth spiritually, the more is Gods image renewed in his heart and soul, the heart is more benefited then the head.
It is a clear case, the more any man Prayeth spiritually, the more is God's image renewed in his heart and soul, the heart is more benefited then the head.
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as, if you should crave blessings of the le•• hand only, for corn, wine and oil, meat that perisheth, the bona scabelli, •nd not throni, as Austine speaketh;
as, if you should crave blessings of the le•• hand only, for corn, wine and oil, meat that Perishes, the Bona Scabelli, •nd not Thrones, as Augustine speaks;
nor go through with it, in an hearty and chearful performance. Secondly, Vain-glory, praying to be heard and praised, Matth. 6.5. A thing hateful among Heathens.
nor go through with it, in an hearty and cheerful performance. Secondly, Vainglory, praying to be herd and praised, Matthew 6.5. A thing hateful among heathens.
but to the favour of the people, that he might have their esteem and applause. And as Pliny telleth, the Nightingale singeth far longer and sweeter, when men are by, then at other times.
but to the favour of the people, that he might have their esteem and applause. And as pliny Telleth, the Nightingale sings Far longer and Sweeten, when men Are by, then At other times.
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An unprepared, irreverent Petitioner takes Gods Name in vain. Besides, your pains and labour upon the matter are lost, the Lord will not heat such prayers;
an unprepared, irreverent Petitioner Takes God's Name in vain. Beside, your pains and labour upon the matter Are lost, the Lord will not heat such Prayers;
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nor any to answer, &c. Papists say over abundance of composures which they call prayers, in so much as they need beads to help them keep nu•ber, yet Saint James his Praye• is to be desired among them.
nor any to answer, etc. Papists say over abundance of composures which they call Prayers, in so much as they need beads to help them keep nu•ber, yet Saint James his Praye• is to be desired among them.
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Take heed of this, God is in Heaven and thou on earth, Eccles. 5.2. •et your expressions be heated with reve•ent fervency. 2. Learn the Art of Praying. He is a good Christian that can pray well, not contenting himself with the form without the power. My Brethren!
Take heed of this, God is in Heaven and thou on earth, Eccles. 5.2. •et your expressions be heated with reve•ent fervency. 2. Learn the Art of Praying. He is a good Christian that can pray well, not contenting himself with the from without the power. My Brothers!
He would not leave confession of sin, till his heart was broken for sin. He would not leave Petitioning for grace, till his heart was quickned in desire.
He would not leave Confessi of since, till his heart was broken for since. He would not leave Petitioning for grace, till his heart was quickened in desire.
In every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God, Phil. 4.6. This will be cleared with a little labour.
In every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God, Philip 4.6. This will be cleared with a little labour.
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For, first, he only can hear and relieve you, Psal. 65.11. O thou that hearest prayers, to thee shall all flesh come. Isa. 63.16. Doub•lesse thou art our Father, though Abraham be ignorant of us, and Israel acknowledge us not: thou art our Father, O Lord, our Redeemer.
For, First, he only can hear and relieve you, Psalm 65.11. Oh thou that Hearst Prayers, to thee shall all Flesh come. Isaiah 63.16. Doub•lesse thou art our Father, though Abraham be ignorant of us, and Israel acknowledge us not: thou art our Father, Oh Lord, our Redeemer.
so grace teacheth the children of God, to cry Abba, Father, to resort to him in every condition (as they did to Joseph in Egypt ) and to praise him for every blessing.
so grace Teaches the children of God, to cry Abba, Father, to resort to him in every condition (as they did to Joseph in Egypt) and to praise him for every blessing.
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so is this a divine Royalty of God, that all flesh should come to him in their several necessities, abasing themselves in confessing their indignity, exalting him with whom is all fulnesse of good things,
so is this a divine Royalty of God, that all Flesh should come to him in their several necessities, abasing themselves in confessing their indignity, exalting him with whom is all fullness of good things,
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and uncontrolable power to effect for us, whatever is good according to his own pleasure. Secondly, For this you have a command, Psal. 50.15. Call upon me in the day of trouble. Acts 8.22. Pray God if perhaps, &c. Yea, and a promise, Whatsoever ye ask the Father in my Name, he will give it you.
and uncontrollable power to Effect for us, whatever is good according to his own pleasure. Secondly, For this you have a command, Psalm 50.15. Call upon me in the day of trouble. Acts 8.22. Pray God if perhaps, etc. Yea, and a promise, Whatsoever you ask the Father in my Name, he will give it you.
Thirdly, We have presidents for it. The Church directs her prayer to God, Lam. 5.1. And herein she is like to John Baptist, a shining and a burning light.
Thirdly, We have Presidents for it. The Church directs her prayer to God, Lam. 5.1. And herein she is like to John Baptist, a shining and a burning Light.
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And in all the presidents recorded in the sacred Scriptures, not only in the Old Testament, (while the Fathers are fondly supposed to be in Limbo, as Bellarmine gives the reason why we do not then read of any praying to Saints.) but in the New, after our Saviours ascension.
And in all the Presidents recorded in the sacred Scriptures, not only in the Old Testament, (while the Father's Are fondly supposed to be in Limbo, as Bellarmine gives the reason why we do not then read of any praying to Saints.) but in the New, After our Saviors Ascension.
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And if there be neither command, promise nor president in the Old or New Testament for invocation of Saints, is it not a wonder, it hath been so much pressed and practised.
And if there be neither command, promise nor president in the Old or New Testament for invocation of Saints, is it not a wonder, it hath been so much pressed and practised.
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but by Christ, they both look on the soul with a lovely and aimable countenance. And, whatever you ask the Father in Christs name, believing, ye shall receive.
but by christ, they both look on the soul with a lovely and aimable countenance. And, whatever you ask the Father in Christ name, believing, you shall receive.
For the farther benefit of Practitioners in this holy Art, here will be enquired, 1. What it is to offer up Prayers by Christ? 2. Why they must be so offered up?
For the farther benefit of Practitioners in this holy Art, Here will be inquired, 1. What it is to offer up Prayers by christ? 2. Why they must be so offered up?
I name this the oftner, lest you should trust to your own spirits, & content your selves with meer natural desires. And further to move you, both to prize and to procure and cherish the spirit of prayer. 2. It is to direct Prayers to Christ, ascending by his glorious humanity towards the Deity, that so the gift may be sanctified by the Altar. It is Christs office to pray the Father for his Saints,
I name this the oftener, lest you should trust to your own spirits, & content your selves with mere natural Desires. And further to move you, both to prize and to procure and cherish the Spirit of prayer. 2. It is to Direct Prayers to christ, ascending by his glorious humanity towards the Deity, that so the gift may be sanctified by the Altar. It is Christ office to pray the Father for his Saints,
and it is their priviledge to call upon him so to do, and direct their holy desires to him, Joh. 14.16. Thirdly, It is to have Prayers presented by Christ to the Father, and taken as immediately from him, who is heard in all his suits. John 11.42. I know that thou hearest me alwaies.
and it is their privilege to call upon him so to do, and Direct their holy Desires to him, John 14.16. Thirdly, It is to have Prayers presented by christ to the Father, and taken as immediately from him, who is herd in all his suits. John 11.42. I know that thou Hearst me always.
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and confidence to enter into the Holiest, by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way, Heb. 10.20. 2. He is both the Priest and Altar for his Church.
and confidence to enter into the Holiest, by the blood of jesus, by a new and living Way, Hebrew 10.20. 2. He is both the Priest and Altar for his Church.
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As the least things that were offer'd, even an Epha, or a Gomer, a pair of Turtle Doves, or a mite, were accepted from the hand of the high-Priest, when rivers of oil should be refused, if presented otherwaies.
As the least things that were offered, even an Epha, or a Gomer, a pair of Turtle Dove, or a mite, were accepted from the hand of the high-Priest, when Rivers of oil should be refused, if presented otherways.
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We must do therefore in this case, as the Country of Tyre and Sidon, having need of Herods favour, made suit to Blastus his Chamberlain, that was gracious with him.
We must do Therefore in this case, as the Country of Tyre and Sidon, having need of Herods favour, made suit to Blastus his Chamberlain, that was gracious with him.
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the most gracious actions which they are enabled to do by Gods Spirit, are coming through them so imperfect, (as pure water running through a foul pipe, getteth some soil upon it:
the most gracious actions which they Are enabled to do by God's Spirit, Are coming through them so imperfect, (as pure water running through a foul pipe, gets Some soil upon it:
then ever did the Onions and Garlick of Egypt. It was the fault of King Uzziah to burn incense upon the Altar without a Priest: he was resisted by eighty valiant Priests of the Lord,
then ever did the Onions and Garlic of Egypt. It was the fault of King Uzziah to burn incense upon the Altar without a Priest: he was resisted by eighty valiant Priests of the Lord,
First, The misery of gracelesse persons (though indowed with many naturall abilities) in that they cannot pray, in best health and prosperity, much lesse in sicknesse and danger.
First, The misery of graceless Persons (though endowed with many natural abilities) in that they cannot pray, in best health and Prosperity, much less in sickness and danger.
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the hypocrite may give outward colours and shades, but he wants this Principle. As the Satyre in Plutarch, who strove to make a dead man stand upright,
the hypocrite may give outward colours and shades, but he Wants this Principle. As the Satire in Plutarch, who strove to make a dead man stand upright,
He is that like a ship that is wind-bound. No stirring without the Spirits gales. There is great difference between praying and reading or saying over a prayer;
He is that like a ship that is wind-bound. No stirring without the Spirits gales. There is great difference between praying and reading or saying over a prayer;
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now, without grace and Christs Spirit, you can do none of these; (he that wants the Spirit of Grace, must needs be destitute of the Spirit of Supplication. ) You hope to be saved by your good prayers, and cannot pray:
now, without grace and Christ Spirit, you can do none of these; (he that Wants the Spirit of Grace, must needs be destitute of the Spirit of Supplication.) You hope to be saved by your good Prayers, and cannot pray:
It is not speaking or babling, but praying that hath the promise. Psal. 50.16. Matth. 7. See wherein you have been faulty, apprehend and acknowledge it;
It is not speaking or babbling, but praying that hath the promise. Psalm 50.16. Matthew 7. See wherein you have been faulty, apprehend and acknowledge it;
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for time to come, number not, measure not the length of your prayers, weigh them in Christs ballance, viz. by the heat and holinesse of your desires, by the merit of Christ,
for time to come, number not, measure not the length of your Prayers, weigh them in Christ balance, viz. by the heat and holiness of your Desires, by the merit of christ,
It may be objected, first, What need of this ado? Will not lesse pains serve the turn? God knows our wants already, he will do what seemeth good in his sight.
It may be objected, First, What need of this ado? Will not less pains serve the turn? God knows our Wants already, he will do what seems good in his sighed.
yea, when he will do any thing, he stirreth up those that are his to desire that which otherwise he would have done, to the intent that for honours sake, he might attribute the same unto their prayers.
yea, when he will do any thing, he stirs up those that Are his to desire that which otherwise he would have done, to the intent that for honours sake, he might attribute the same unto their Prayers.
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Besides, Gods Decrees do not exclude the duty of the creature, and the work of second causes, Jer. 29.11, 12. I know the thoughts of peace I have toward you,
Beside, God's Decrees do not exclude the duty of the creature, and the work of second Causes, Jer. 29.11, 12. I know the thoughts of peace I have towards you,
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The blinde man may justly say, he cannot see, the deaf man, that he cannot hear, the same man, that he cannot go: but nemo vivens potest dicere, non possum orare.
The blind man may justly say, he cannot see, the deaf man, that he cannot hear, the same man, that he cannot go: but nemo Living potest dicere, non possum orare.
As a poor hungry man craves an alms, or a condemned prisoner a pardon, so, humbly and earnestly seek of God, the assistance of his blessed Spirit, the Spirit of Prayer, eying what is written for your comfort, Luke 11.13. If you being evil know how to give good gifts unto your children:
As a poor hungry man craves an alms, or a condemned prisoner a pardon, so, humbly and earnestly seek of God, the assistance of his blessed Spirit, the Spirit of Prayer, Eyeing what is written for your Comfort, Lycia 11.13. If you being evil know how to give good Gifts unto your children:
If you can but look up and sigh out your wants, and with silent motions of the heart (where words and other skill is wanting) send up your complaints to Heaven.
If you can but look up and sighs out your Wants, and with silent motions of the heart (where words and other skill is wanting) send up your complaints to Heaven.
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They say they cannot do this or that, when through spiritual sloth they never tried. 5. Hear and join sometimes as conveniently you may, with such as can pray fervently.
They say they cannot do this or that, when through spiritual sloth they never tried. 5. Hear and join sometime as conveniently you may, with such as can pray fervently.
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Fourthly, Satan and wicked company, which unloose a man, and disrelish spiritual employments, labouring to cast a beclouding mist upon the blessed beauty of holinesse, and to vail the spiritualnesse of this exercise from the eye of the minde.
Fourthly, Satan and wicked company, which unloose a man, and disrelish spiritual employments, labouring to cast a beclouding missed upon the blessed beauty of holiness, and to Vail the spiritualness of this exercise from the eye of the mind.
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3. But many that have used thus to be fervent in praying, as you now teach, have afterwards proved counterfeits? Ergo, &c. Will you therefore dislike it, and not pray fervently at all? Suppose some coin be counterfeit, will you therefore keep no silver in your purse? I think you will not so easily be perswaded:
3. But many that have used thus to be fervent in praying, as you now teach, have afterwards proved counterfeits? Ergo, etc. Will you Therefore dislike it, and not pray fervently At all? Suppose Some coin be counterfeit, will you Therefore keep no silver in your purse? I think you will not so Easily be persuaded:
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Some abuse good callings, will you therefore cast off all? How can tha• be reason in Religion, which •is a kinde of madnesse in civil matters? If an abuse of some should merit an abolishment of all good things of that natur•, what would have become of us by this time? But to answer more punctually.
some abuse good callings, will you Therefore cast off all? How can tha• be reason in Religion, which •is a kind of madness in civil matters? If an abuse of Some should merit an abolishment of all good things of that natur•, what would have become of us by this time? But to answer more punctually.
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Thirdly, Let their example make you affraid, of any, especially, self-deceiving-hypocrisie. Keep truth in the inward parts. Labour mainly for sincerity.
Thirdly, Let their Exampl make you afraid, of any, especially, self-deceiving-hypocrisie. Keep truth in the inward parts. Labour mainly for sincerity.
You must distinguish of blessings, and then answer your selves. 1. For the nature of them, they are alwaies blessings, either of common Providence, or of speciall favour and promise. The former are and may be enjoyed without any prayer,
You must distinguish of blessings, and then answer your selves. 1. For the nature of them, they Are always blessings, either of Common Providence, or of special favour and promise. The former Are and may be enjoyed without any prayer,
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I will yet for this be enquired of by the house of Israel, to do it for them, Ezek. 36.37. Many rich favours promised in the former verses, but they must be fetcht by Prayer. 2. For the end of them, some are bestowed on men for their everlasting good, as are saving graces, and a sanctified use of common favours;
I will yet for this be inquired of by the house of Israel, to do it for them, Ezekiel 36.37. Many rich favours promised in the former Verses, but they must be fetched by Prayer. 2. For the end of them, Some Are bestowed on men for their everlasting good, as Are Saving graces, and a sanctified use of Common favours;
as Saul called to be King had •nother heart given him, without prayer for it. 3. For the use and continuance; that shews whether they be the persons of devout Prayer or no.
as Saul called to be King had •nother heart given him, without prayer for it. 3. For the use and Continuance; that shows whither they be the Persons of devout Prayer or no.
Like Achans wedge, Gehezies silver, Je•oboams Crown, (all were gifts of God, but yet giftlesse.) Ahabs Vineyard taken from Naboth, because convenient for him.
Like Achans wedge, Gehuzi silver, Je•oboams Crown, (all were Gifts of God, but yet giftless.) Ahabs Vineyard taken from Naboth, Because convenient for him.
it had been better for him and his, had he suffered some inconveniencies to have enjoyed things lawful. Possession without right, and prosperity without prayer frequent and fervent, is the bane and ruine of all.
it had been better for him and his, had he suffered Some inconveniences to have enjoyed things lawful. Possession without right, and Prosperity without prayer frequent and fervent, is the bane and ruin of all.
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This heat, I speak of, consumeth no radical moisture, an heavenly dew goeth with it as a cordial, to cool, refresh and make glad men in prayer. 2. I demand, Can your time and strength be spent in a bette• emploiment? No man spends so much as he gains in prayer.
This heat, I speak of, consumeth no radical moisture, an heavenly due Goes with it as a cordial, to cool, refresh and make glad men in prayer. 2. I demand, Can your time and strength be spent in a bette• employment? No man spends so much as he gains in prayer.
Doth not the satisfying of your lusts spend you? Do not evil company and riot consume you? Doth not your neglect and backwardnesse in sowing (Charity is so called by the Apostle, 2. Cor. 9.6.) beggar you? it is not prayer. 3. How can you after deliberation account it an hinderance of you or yours in their work? First, It is a matter of greatest weight and concernment, for comfort, credit and profit;
Does not the satisfying of your Lustiest spend you? Do not evil company and riot consume you? Does not your neglect and backwardness in sowing (Charity is so called by the Apostle, 2. Cor. 9.6.) beggar you? it is not prayer. 3. How can you After deliberation account it an hindrance of you or yours in their work? First, It is a matter of greatest weight and concernment, for Comfort, credit and profit;
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If the King or some special Favourite should come to your Place, and publish a will to admit any to his presence, that you might confer with him an hour or two, about your wrongs and wants:
If the King or Some special Favourite should come to your Place, and publish a will to admit any to his presence, that you might confer with him an hour or two, about your wrongs and Wants:
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to shut up from harm, and to let in the Sun, even the Sun of righteousnesse in his glorious beams and ravishing influence, into every sad, dark and drooping soul. 4. Grant all you say; Suppose it some hinderance;
to shut up from harm, and to let in the Sun, even the Sun of righteousness in his glorious beams and ravishing influence, into every sad, dark and drooping soul. 4. Grant all you say; Suppose it Some hindrance;
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will you be at no charge to wait upon God, and to prefer your Petitions to him? You can hardly expect so easie and such cheap audience in any earthly Princes Court, to have your Petitions presented and answered without fees, or moving gratuities.
will you be At no charge to wait upon God, and to prefer your Petitions to him? You can hardly expect so easy and such cheap audience in any earthly Princes Court, to have your Petitions presented and answered without fees, or moving Gratuities.
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yet he would have us willing to part with all for the purchase of the pearl: to account all things but dung in respect of communion with him, and the fruition of Christ;
yet he would have us willing to part with all for the purchase of the pearl: to account all things but dung in respect of communion with him, and the fruition of christ;
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and for all the haste of work and businesse, you will have time to eat your meat, three or four times a day, that you may do your work both better and speedier; O fools and unwise!
and for all the haste of work and business, you will have time to eat your meat, three or four times a day, that you may do your work both better and speedier; Oh Fools and unwise!
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To such as rested on the Lords day according to the command, did not the Lord give a double portion of Manna the day before? And to such as paid their Tythes for the maintenance of the Sanctuary, did not the Lord promise to open the windows of Heaven, Malac. 3.10? Abraham had this promise of abundance performed to him;
To such as rested on the lords day according to the command, did not the Lord give a double portion of Manna the day before? And to such as paid their Tithes for the maintenance of the Sanctuary, did not the Lord promise to open the windows of Heaven, Malachi 3.10? Abraham had this promise of abundance performed to him;
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and purposely intended for such, as want knowledge, memory or utterance, till the Lord further enable the willing minde to make its requests known in a reverent and sober manner,
and purposely intended for such, as want knowledge, memory or utterance, till the Lord further enable the willing mind to make its requests known in a reverend and Sobrium manner,
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Why then may not a godly man, and in some cases especially, (as when the soul cannot put forth its operations) do as Christ did, pray oft in the same words to God;
Why then may not a godly man, and in Some cases especially, (as when the soul cannot put forth its operations) do as christ did, pray oft in the same words to God;
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the work of the Spirit being rather 1. To teach us what graces to pray for. 2. To raise fervent and devout desires after the things we pray for, (groans that cannot be expressed) then to give in words, which a man may want,
the work of the Spirit being rather 1. To teach us what graces to pray for. 2. To raise fervent and devout Desires After the things we pray for, (groans that cannot be expressed) then to give in words, which a man may want,
Many complain they have a great dearth of expressions, when the cause is in themselves, they do not study the Word of God, the most genuine off-spring of expressions.
Many complain they have a great dearth of expressions, when the cause is in themselves, they do not study the Word of God, the most genuine offspring of expressions.
or else, from a desertion, in which case there must be a waiting and earnest seeking for the Lords return. 2. In this danger and damp of the soul, know, there is most need of praying to bring the heart into temper,
or Else, from a desertion, in which case there must be a waiting and earnest seeking for the lords return. 2. In this danger and damp of the soul, know, there is most need of praying to bring the heart into temper,
By setting a mans self on the work, he shall gather disposednesse, though unfit before: as joints benummed, get life being used. 3. Know, such is your condition here below:
By setting a men self on the work, he shall gather disposedness, though unfit before: as Joints benumbed, get life being used. 3. Know, such is your condition Here below:
I am distracted with vain thoughts, and terrified with strange fears, especially while alone and in the dark; what shall I do? 1. Consider whence they come; from without, as injections;
I am distracted with vain thoughts, and terrified with strange fears, especially while alone and in the dark; what shall I do? 1. Consider whence they come; from without, as injections;
this infirmity is not to be quite healed, till we come to Heaven. 2. Admit not such vain and hurtful thoughts while you are in your civil emploiments, at least play not with them as children use to do with motes in the air; for there begins your bane:
this infirmity is not to be quite healed, till we come to Heaven. 2. Admit not such vain and hurtful thoughts while you Are in your civil employments, At least play not with them as children use to do with motes in the air; for there begins your bane:
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Remember Satan is chained, he hath no enforcing power, (Distrustful fear giveth advantage:) and that you are in Gods presence, who hath power over the Devil. 4. Know, that these defects and displeasing thoughts, do disturb and discomfort the praying soul, but cannot evacuate your prayers.
remember Satan is chained, he hath no enforcing power, (Distrustful Fear gives advantage:) and that you Are in God's presence, who hath power over the devil. 4. Know, that these defects and displeasing thoughts, do disturb and discomfort the praying soul, but cannot evacuate your Prayers.
This is the priviledge of a true Christian, his spotty and defiled prayers (as other services) are washed in the Foun••in opened for sin and uncleannesse:
This is the privilege of a true Christian, his spotty and defiled Prayers (as other services) Are washed in the Foun••in opened for since and uncleanness:
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he corrects, interlines, and paraphrases them, puts them into the method and language, and expected constitution of the Court of Heaven, that what goes from us with sincerity is immediately taken and entred on the File,
he corrects, interlines, and paraphrases them, puts them into the method and language, and expected constitution of the Court of Heaven, that what Goes from us with sincerity is immediately taken and entered on the File,
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Or, Lastly, Your prayers may misse in the end, either of intention or of duration. They draw not neer him with true heart, that is contented either to wait for,
Or, Lastly, Your Prayers may miss in the end, either of intention or of duration. They draw not near him with true heart, that is contented either to wait for,
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The grant may be past, and you not know it, for it is made to Christ first, who by the worth of his Intercession merits a return of Prayers, to himself, and after to his Saints;
The grant may be passed, and you not know it, for it is made to christ First, who by the worth of his Intercession merits a return of Prayers, to himself, and After to his Saints;
or, the ve•y thing may be granted, though not for the time, manner, means and measure, by you, to your selves propounded and from God expected. 3. I grant, the Lord may justly and mercifully for your good, either deny or crosse you:
or, the ve•y thing may be granted, though not for the time, manner, means and measure, by you, to your selves propounded and from God expected. 3. I grant, the Lord may justly and mercifully for your good, either deny or cross you:
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Paul prayed thrice, and had this answer in the end, My Grace is sufficient for thee, to uphold and give thee victory, better then thy desired freedome.
Paul prayed thrice, and had this answer in the end, My Grace is sufficient for thee, to uphold and give thee victory, better then thy desired freedom.
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and ignorantly fell into a by-path, by which means he escaped the bloody hands of some cruel Donatists, who lay in wait for him, to take away his life.
and ignorantly fell into a bypath, by which means he escaped the bloody hands of Some cruel Donatists, who lay in wait for him, to take away his life.
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and if God deny or delay faithful prayers, it is to encrease them, to exercise his gifts, your graces, that so you may search and trie your waies more throughly, be more ready to open your ears to the cries of the poor,
and if God deny or Delay faithful Prayers, it is to increase them, to exercise his Gifts, your graces, that so you may search and try your ways more thoroughly, be more ready to open your ears to the cries of the poor,
an Oak is long growing, but proves a great tree and long-lived, whereas a Gourd which grows up in a night, in another is smitten with a worm and dieth;
an Oak is long growing, but Proves a great tree and long-lived, whereas a Gourd which grows up in a night, in Another is smitten with a worm and Dieth;
Give not the active intellect too much liberty, to p•ie into things not yet reve•led; or to present and apprehend them in another notion then reve••ed. Sorutator Majestatis opprimetur à gloria.
Give not the active intellect too much liberty, to p•ie into things not yet reve•led; or to present and apprehend them in Another notion then reve••ed. Sorutator Majestatis opprimetur à gloria.
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but in mans imagination, presenting wh•t is not, and so making an Idol. 2. Begin with, and ascend by the now glorious Humanity of Christ, towards the Deity, let that serve you instead of Jacobs Ladder. 3. Be well acquainted with, and especially mindeful of the Divine Attributes, wherein the Lord hath described himself to Abraham, Moses, and the Prophets.
but in men imagination, presenting wh•t is not, and so making an Idol. 2. Begin with, and ascend by the now glorious Humanity of christ, towards the Deity, let that serve you instead of Jacobs Ladder. 3. Be well acquainted with, and especially mindful of the Divine Attributes, wherein the Lord hath described himself to Abraham, Moses, and the prophets.
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Majesty, power, bounty and love do shine in the Attributes of God, and we may make use of them especially that are fittest to raise the heart in desire and faith,
Majesty, power, bounty and love do shine in the Attributes of God, and we may make use of them especially that Are Fittest to raise the heart in desire and faith,
so much more doth our vilenesse appear, Job 42.5, 6. But be ye well assured, 1. That this doth not encrease your unworthinesse (no more then the light of the Sun encreaseth deformity,) but onely unvail it so much the more;
so much more does our vileness appear, Job 42.5, 6. But be you well assured, 1. That this does not increase your unworthiness (no more then the Light of the Sun increases deformity,) but only unveil it so much the more;
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the more worthy are you in the account of God, who judgeth not as man judgeth. 3. Your worthinesse for which you are accepted by God, is not in your selves,
the more worthy Are you in the account of God, who Judgeth not as man Judgeth. 3. Your worthiness for which you Are accepted by God, is not in your selves,
Ask that your joy may be full. Therefore as they might boldly come •nto the inner Court of the King of Persia, to whom he held forth the golden Scepter:
Ask that your joy may be full. Therefore as they might boldly come •nto the inner Court of the King of Persiam, to whom he held forth the golden Sceptre:
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his commands, and sweet promises, his bountiful invitations, and aimable titles, with the effectual Intercession of Christ, must be opposed to the sense of our unworthinesse.
his commands, and sweet promises, his bountiful invitations, and aimable titles, with the effectual Intercession of christ, must be opposed to the sense of our unworthiness.
and of the Mediatour, intitling Petitioners to the promises, Heb. 11.6. He that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is the rewarder of those that diligently seek him;
and of the Mediator, entitling Petitioners to the promises, Hebrew 11.6. He that comes to God must believe that he is, and that he is the rewarder of those that diligently seek him;
2. To men, whether friends or enemies, to be in love and charity, Matth. 5.23, 24. Matth. 6.14, 15. Gods bounty to us requires our obedience to him, he will not give, except we forgive: if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.
2. To men, whither Friends or enemies, to be in love and charity, Matthew 5.23, 24. Matthew 6.14, 15. God's bounty to us requires our Obedience to him, he will not give, except we forgive: if you forgive men their Trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.
forasmuch as he hath made us this promise here, our forgiving others seemeth to have the nature of an intervenient cause, a cause sine qua non, of his forgiving us.
forasmuch as he hath made us this promise Here, our forgiving Others seems to have the nature of an intervenient cause, a cause sine qua non, of his forgiving us.
How can we look our Father in the face, or ask him a blessing, when we are conscious that he knows, hatred or heart-burning between us and our brethren. 3. Towards himself;
How can we look our Father in the face, or ask him a blessing, when we Are conscious that he knows, hatred or heartburning between us and our brothers. 3. Towards himself;
he must be an hater of sin (if I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear my prayer) so as to pursue it with a serious intent and hearty desire to have it taken and killed;
he must be an hater of since (if I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear my prayer) so as to pursue it with a serious intent and hearty desire to have it taken and killed;
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If thou love not thy brother whom thou hast seen, how canst thou l ve God, whom thou hast not seen? As Dalilah said to Sampson, so it may be said to most men, how can yee say, yee love God or good men, seeing your heart is not with them.
If thou love not thy brother whom thou hast seen, how Canst thou l ve God, whom thou hast not seen? As Delilah said to Sampson, so it may be said to most men, how can ye say, ye love God or good men, seeing your heart is not with them.
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First, They will be ready to part with any thing for Christ, Matth. 13.46. to sell all and purchase this pearl. Phil. 3.8. I count all things but dung, &c. Now I know that thou lovest me, saith the Lord to Abraham, seeing thou art content to part with thy onely son at my word!
First, They will be ready to part with any thing for christ, Matthew 13.46. to fell all and purchase this pearl. Philip 3.8. I count all things but dung, etc. Now I know that thou Lovest me, Says the Lord to Abraham, seeing thou art content to part with thy only son At my word!
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Christ hath taken up their souls unto the top of Pisgah, and discovered to them the Land of Canaan, and hath given them such more then ordinary tastes of the world to come, that the whole lower world,
christ hath taken up their Souls unto the top of Pisgah, and discovered to them the Land of Canaan, and hath given them such more then ordinary tastes of the world to come, that the Whole lower world,
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though vailed with the most glorious and glistring temptations, is all scorned as too low a bribe to draw off the soul from Christ. Theodosius will value his Christianity above his Empire.
though veiled with the most glorious and glistering temptations, is all scorned as too low a bribe to draw off the soul from christ. Theodosius will valve his Christianity above his Empire.
Charity envieth not, it doth not behave it self unseemly. James 3.17. The wisdome that is from above, is first pure, then peaceable, gentle and easie to be entreated, full of mercy and good works.
Charity Envieth not, it does not behave it self unseemly. James 3.17. The Wisdom that is from above, is First pure, then peaceable, gentle and easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good works.
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As Pharaohs daughter, when she saw the childe in the Ark of Bull-rushes, (a very sad Cradle!) and that the babe wept, the Text saies, She had compassion on him, Exod. 2.6.
As Pharaohs daughter, when she saw the child in the Ark of Bulrushes, (a very sad Cradle!) and that the babe wept, the Text Says, She had compassion on him, Exod 2.6.
Fifthly, They can deny themselves whom God cannot deny, in their fervent suits, being divorced from their own will by an over-powering work of the Spirit in Legal convictions;
Fifthly, They can deny themselves whom God cannot deny, in their fervent suits, being divorced from their own will by an overpowering work of the Spirit in Legal convictions;
A. Prayer is considerable two waies, 1. In a large sense, as a commanded duty and part of Gods worship, in its ordinary use, whereby we give God the glory of his Omnisciency, Mercy, Power, and Wisdome. 2. In a more strict sense,
A. Prayer is considerable two ways, 1. In a large sense, as a commanded duty and part of God's worship, in its ordinary use, whereby we give God the glory of his Omnisciency, Mercy, Power, and Wisdom. 2. In a more strict sense,
it is the worst thing can be said of any man, that he restraineth prayer before God; in Job 15.4. it is joined with casting away the fear of God, i. e. with professed Atheisme and prophanenesse.
it is the worst thing can be said of any man, that he restraineth prayer before God; in Job 15.4. it is joined with casting away the Fear of God, i. e. with professed Atheism and profaneness.
Secondly, Prayer considered as a formal request in the exercise of the soul, and of some common graces in it, especially argumentative prayer, may perhaps avail through the help of Gods Spirit, bringing the soul into a better temper and frame,
Secondly, Prayer considered as a formal request in the exercise of the soul, and of Some Common graces in it, especially argumentative prayer, may perhaps avail through the help of God's Spirit, bringing the soul into a better temper and frame,
First, Faith, (for where it lives, it will breath in devotion) in the Divine History, touching what is there revealed, to be true, because he hath said it.
First, Faith, (for where it lives, it will breath in devotion) in the Divine History, touching what is there revealed, to be true, Because he hath said it.
that he can and will provide for bodies and souls, out of the rich Magazine of infinite tre•sures laid up in Christ. If an Elijah want, the Ravens will come at Gods command,
that he can and will provide for bodies and Souls, out of the rich Magazine of infinite tre•sures laid up in christ. If an Elijah want, the Ravens will come At God's command,
Faith, in Gods promises, (which are the air and elements wherein faith breaths) touching free justification, sanctification and acceptation of you unto life and glory for Christs sake.
Faith, in God's promises, (which Are the air and elements wherein faith breathes) touching free justification, sanctification and acceptation of you unto life and glory for Christ sake.
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but let him ask in Faith, nothing wavering, James 1.5, 6. And again, the Apostle willeth men to pray — without doubting, 1 Tim. 2.8. (the more doubting the lesse faith.) For he that cometh unto God must believe, &c. as before.
but let him ask in Faith, nothing wavering, James 1.5, 6. And again, the Apostle wills men to pray — without doubting, 1 Tim. 2.8. (the more doubting the less faith.) For he that comes unto God must believe, etc. as before.
This is the victory that overcometh the world, even your faith, it overcomes a world of enemies, 1 John 5.4. It is a victorious grace, and it acts by purifying the heart, and mortifying lusts.
This is the victory that Overcometh the world, even your faith, it overcomes a world of enemies, 1 John 5.4. It is a victorious grace, and it acts by purifying the heart, and mortifying Lustiest.
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Moses his hand being underpropt and stayed by Aaron and Hur (as by the Spirit and faith) were steady unto the going down of the Sun, Exod. 17.12. Christ continued all night in prayer to God, Luke 6.12.
Moses his hand being underpropped and stayed by Aaron and Hur (as by the Spirit and faith) were steady unto the going down of the Sun, Exod 17.12. christ continued all night in prayer to God, Lycia 6.12.
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they are not gifts, but graces that God looks for in prayer, 3. By that calmnesse of minde after, trusting God with the successe, and resolving patiently to wait. When Hannah, 1 Sam. 1.18.
they Are not Gifts, but graces that God looks for in prayer, 3. By that calmness of mind After, trusting God with the success, and resolving patiently to wait. When Hannah, 1 Sam. 1.18.
This is an effect of the witnessing of the Spirit together with ours, Rom. 8.16. A refreshing of the heart after duty, with a secret content, with an hidden approbation.
This is an Effect of the witnessing of the Spirit together with ours, Rom. 8.16. A refreshing of the heart After duty, with a secret content, with an hidden approbation.
If our hearts condemn us not, then we have confidence towards God, 1 John 3.21. 4. By due care in the use of appointed means, not to cleave to any particular means, with a sinful resolution to have mercy that way, or not at all.
If our hearts condemn us not, then we have confidence towards God, 1 John 3.21. 4. By due care in the use of appointed means, not to cleave to any particular means, with a sinful resolution to have mercy that Way, or not At all.
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even when the Lord seems to frown, and turn away his face. A notable instance you have in the woman of Canaan, Matth. 15.22. she cried earnestly after Christ, Have mercy on me, O Lord, &c. One Copy hath it, and cried behinde him, which implies that Christ had turned his back on her, seeing her now coming towards him;
even when the Lord seems to frown, and turn away his face. A notable instance you have in the woman of Canaan, Matthew 15.22. she cried earnestly After christ, Have mercy on me, Oh Lord, etc. One Copy hath it, and cried behind him, which Implies that christ had turned his back on her, seeing her now coming towards him;
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View her temptations in that doubtful case (it is Mr. Boltons Observation in his Treatise Of the Nature and Roialties of saith.) First, There was tentatio taciturnitatis, the trial of silence, she prayes, and not a word comes.
View her temptations in that doubtful case (it is Mr. Boltons Observation in his Treatise Of the Nature and Royalties of Says.) First, There was Tentatio taciturnitatis, the trial of silence, she prays, and not a word comes.
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Secondly, Tentatio particularitatis, first nothing, and then worse then nothing, I am not sent, but, &c. as if he had said, thou dost not belong to the election of grace: thou art not in Covenant;
Secondly, Tentatio particularitatis, First nothing, and then Worse then nothing, I am not sent, but, etc. as if he had said, thou dost not belong to the election of grace: thou art not in Covenant;
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Thirdly, Tentatio indignitatis; the trial of indignity, It is not meet, &c. And yet see the strength of her faith, Truth, Lord, yet the dogs eat of the crumbs:
Thirdly, Tentatio indignitatis; the trial of indignity, It is not meet, etc. And yet see the strength of her faith, Truth, Lord, yet the Dogs eat of the crumbs:
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A Second Grace to be set on work in prayer is Repentance. Wash ye make ye clean, put away the evil of your doings from before mine eyes, cease to do evil, learn to do well, &c. then come and let us reason together, saith the Lord, Isa. 1.16, 17, 18. I will wash mine hands in innocency,
A Second Grace to be Set on work in prayer is Repentance. Wash you make you clean, put away the evil of your doings from before mine eyes, cease to do evil, Learn to do well, etc. then come and let us reason together, Says the Lord, Isaiah 1.16, 17, 18. I will wash mine hands in innocency,
As Hannibal took an Oath to his father to maintain perpetual hostility with Rome: So have gracious souls covenanted with •od, to wage a perpetual war with sin;
As Hannibal took an Oath to his father to maintain perpetual hostility with Room: So have gracious Souls covenanted with •od, to wage a perpetual war with since;
but the true penitent riseth and fights most valiantly, doubles his guard after unwarinesse, strengthens the battle after a blow, laying on more strongly,
but the true penitent Riseth and fights most valiantly, doubles his guard After unwariness, strengthens the battle After a blow, laying on more strongly,
as we see in Peter and Paul, and many other Scripture-examples. 2. True grace gets advantage by the stirring and sometimes prevailing power of sin, which meer nature cannot do:
as we see in Peter and Paul, and many other Scriptural examples. 2. True grace gets advantage by the stirring and sometime prevailing power of since, which mere nature cannot do:
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And this Grace may be discerned thus; First, By a grateful disposition for former favours. Of old, a pe•ce-offering was appointed to be joine• with the trespasse-offering:
And this Grace may be discerned thus; First, By a grateful disposition for former favours. Of old, a pe•ce-offering was appointed to be joine• with the Trespass offering:
Like that of Abraham, Gen. 18.27. that am but dust and ashes: or of David, •o foolish was I, as a beast before thee: and Agur, Prov. 30.2. I am more brutish then any man;
Like that of Abraham, Gen. 18.27. that am but dust and Ashes: or of David, •o foolish was I, as a beast before thee: and Agur, Curae 30.2. I am more brutish then any man;
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the humble man like Paul, doth not elevate, but aggravate his sins against himself, vails all the top-sails and sits down in the dust, Job 42.6. Mine eye seeth thee, therefore I abhorre my self in dust and ashes;
the humble man like Paul, does not elevate, but aggravate his Sins against himself, vails all the topsails and sits down in the dust, Job 42.6. Mine eye sees thee, Therefore I abhor my self in dust and Ashes;
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Thirdly, By this, when heavenly Objects appear in our eye great and beautiful more and more. As in David, Psal. 4.6. who preferred Gods favour to all things; and in Paul, Phil. 3.8. who counted all things but dung, in comparison of the excellency of the knowledge of Christ.
Thirdly, By this, when heavenly Objects appear in our eye great and beautiful more and more. As in David, Psalm 4.6. who preferred God's favour to all things; and in Paul, Philip 3.8. who counted all things but dung, in comparison of the excellency of the knowledge of christ.
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Moses, one of the meekest men on earth, yet who more hot and zealous in the service of God? The three children, Dan. 3.16. are well resolved in the like case, and will not suffer truth to fall for them.
Moses, one of the Meekest men on earth, yet who more hight and zealous in the service of God? The three children, Dan. 3.16. Are well resolved in the like case, and will not suffer truth to fallen for them.
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to step aside through indirect means to obtain what is prayed for or promised, not sorcery, charms, witchcraft to finde things lost, to obtain health or grow rich;
to step aside through indirect means to obtain what is prayed for or promised, not sorcery, charms, witchcraft to find things lost, to obtain health or grow rich;
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In the last place we come to the Motives, not to the reading, or repeating, saying over of prayers onely, not to a cold, carelesse performance of this duty at all; but to fervent praying:
In the last place we come to the Motives, not to the reading, or repeating, saying over of Prayers only, not to a cold, careless performance of this duty At all; but to fervent praying:
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this is praying with power, whereof that passage is fitly verified, and rightly to be understood, Acts 9.11. Behold he prayeth. Saul struck to the ground remained three days without sight, and did neither eat nor drink:
this is praying with power, whereof that passage is fitly verified, and rightly to be understood, Acts 9.11. Behold he Prayeth. Saul struck to the ground remained three days without sighed, and did neither eat nor drink:
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and then you may take into consideration, such Motives as these: 1. He commands that you should pray to him as you love him, (i. e.) strongly, vehemently, and constantly.
and then you may take into consideration, such Motives as these: 1. He commands that you should pray to him as you love him, (i. e.) strongly, vehemently, and constantly.
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and frequent visits, ( Prov. 25.17.) as was the unjust Judge, and the Disciples with the poor womans cries, repeating the same request over and over) Such were Moses and David, highly commended of God,
and frequent visits, (Curae 25.17.) as was the unjust Judge, and the Disciples with the poor woman's cries, repeating the same request over and over) Such were Moses and David, highly commended of God,
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Or like the Heathen Jupiter, who when the Grecians and Trojans were by the ears, was gone to visit his old friends, Oceanus and Tethis: The Lord is alwaies nigh at hand to all that call upon him fervently.
Or like the Heathen Jupiter, who when the Greeks and Trojans were by the ears, was gone to visit his old Friends, Oceanus and Tethys: The Lord is always High At hand to all that call upon him fervently.
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and such is the excellent freenesse of Divine bowels, that the Lord waiteth to •e gracious, and mercy pleaseth him! 4. He hath made many sweet and precious promises to such as pray to him with supplication and thanksgiving, Psal. 50. •5.
and such is the excellent freeness of Divine bowels, that the Lord waits to •e gracious, and mercy Pleases him! 4. He hath made many sweet and precious promises to such as pray to him with supplication and thanksgiving, Psalm 50. •5.
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when his request is so graciously accepted, so easily granted? 5. Christ hath taught you how to pray, Mat. 6.9. He putteth words as it were to your mouths, and tels you what to ask.
when his request is so graciously accepted, so Easily granted? 5. christ hath taught you how to pray, Mathew 6.9. He putteth words as it were to your mouths, and tells you what to ask.
6. The Divine Attributes should move you, whether absolute or relative: Absolute, as his Omnisciency, Omnipotency, Mercy, Truth and Faithfulnesse, his bounty and Glory, all magni•ied by petitioners, and excercised by granting requests.
6. The Divine Attributes should move you, whither absolute or relative: Absolute, as his Omnisciency, Omnipotency, Mercy, Truth and Faithfulness, his bounty and Glory, all magni•ied by petitioners, and exercised by granting requests.
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All of God should encourage the houshold of Faith to come unto him, in all zealous humility and devout reverence. 7. The honour to be admitted his presence,
All of God should encourage the household of Faith to come unto him, in all zealous humility and devout Reverence. 7. The honour to be admitted his presence,
The Queen of Sheba pronounced them happy men, happy servants, which could stand continually befo•e Solomon, and to hear his wisdom, 1 Kings. 10.8. The Persian Kings made it a part of their great condescention, to manife•t themselves unto their Subjects:
The Queen of Sheba pronounced them happy men, happy Servants, which could stand continually befo•e Solomon, and to hear his Wisdom, 1 Kings. 10.8. The Persian Kings made it a part of their great condescension, to manife•t themselves unto their Subject's:
But what honour is this, to stand in the pre•ence chamber of the King of Kings, that Glorious Lord of all the earth, to converse and have fellowship with him? Consider it is a favour given only to a few,
But what honour is this, to stand in the pre•ence chamber of the King of Kings, that Glorious Lord of all the earth, to converse and have fellowship with him? Consider it is a favour given only to a few,
First, What danger and losse growes upon omission of prayer, as 1. Your outward estate lieth open to the curse of God, to be spoiled by all, or any of the Creatures.
First, What danger and loss grows upon omission of prayer, as 1. Your outward estate lies open to the curse of God, to be spoiled by all, or any of the Creatures.
And how shall we confine God amongst us without fervent praying? Prayer is like the Golden chain with which the Tyrians (when Alexander beleagur'd them) bound fast their tutelar God Apollo, that he might not leave their City.
And how shall we confine God among us without fervent praying? Prayer is like the Golden chain with which the Tyrians (when Alexander beleaguered them) bound fast their tutelar God Apollo, that he might not leave their city.
What dammage likewise comes upon a cold carelesse performance of it? for so you mispend precious time, lay your selves open to the enmity of the world, who take you to be zealous men indeed,
What damage likewise comes upon a cold careless performance of it? for so you misspend precious time, lay your selves open to the enmity of the world, who take you to be zealous men indeed,
For 1. I• is ever a blessed means to mitigate or remove judgments, what spiritual burdens the soul lieth under, by reason of sin remaining within, or enemies without.
For 1. I• is ever a blessed means to mitigate or remove Judgments, what spiritual burdens the soul lies under, by reason of since remaining within, or enemies without.
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When you have none to complain to, or ease you, think what an happinesse it is to have such a bosom open. 2. A means it is richly to supply all your wants.
When you have none to complain to, or ease you, think what an happiness it is to have such a bosom open. 2. A means it is richly to supply all your Wants.
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as appears from the Prophetick Prayer of Solomon, 1 Kings 8. And the practise of David in the book of Psalms, and of Agur, Prov. 30.8. It brings and keeps the heart in good temper, and fills it with Spiritual joy and sweetnesse, John 16.24. Ask and your joy shall be full:
as appears from the Prophetic Prayer of Solomon, 1 Kings 8. And the practice of David in the book of Psalms, and of Agur, Curae 30.8. It brings and keeps the heart in good temper, and fills it with Spiritual joy and sweetness, John 16.24. Ask and your joy shall be full:
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In many of the Psalms, the beginnings are sull of trouble, but by that time he hath prayed a while, the ends are full of joy and assurance, Psal. 6.22.
In many of the Psalms, the beginnings Are sull of trouble, but by that time he hath prayed a while, the ends Are full of joy and assurance, Psalm 6.22.
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and in what danger you are, upon the brink of Eternity, and Satan goes about seeking to devour you, say then, have you not cause in respect of your selves to work in prayer?
and in what danger you Are, upon the brink of Eternity, and Satan Goes about seeking to devour you, say then, have you not cause in respect of your selves to work in prayer?
Enemies you have many, to your persons, profession and practice in close following the Captain of your salvation Jesus Christ. Psal. 3.1. Many there are that rise up against me. 2 Chron. 20.12.
Enemies you have many, to your Persons, profession and practice in close following the Captain of your salvation jesus christ. Psalm 3.1. Many there Are that rise up against me. 2 Chronicles 20.12.
The great dangers we are sensibly in, by reason of sin and enemies, should move and awaken us to improve all our interest in Christ, to save us, or else we perish, and so be made the woful'st spectacle that was ever yet beheld.
The great dangers we Are sensibly in, by reason of sin and enemies, should move and awaken us to improve all our Interest in christ, to save us, or Else we perish, and so be made the woful'st spectacle that was ever yet beheld.
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May not we tremble to think what will befall us? To close this, Can you see God dishonour'd, Satan advantaged, to domineer, a flourishing Church endangered, a dear Country like a mother bleeding to death, a brother,
May not we tremble to think what will befall us? To close this, Can you see God dishonoured, Satan advantaged, to domineer, a flourishing Church endangered, a dear Country like a mother bleeding to death, a brother,
nay, many brethren oppressed, distressed, and yet be silent? Can you hear of what is preached on house-tops, without sighing? Can you look on the dolefull face of things with dry eyes? O hard-hearted!
nay, many brothers oppressed, distressed, and yet be silent? Can you hear of what is preached on housetops, without sighing? Can you look on the doleful face of things with dry eyes? O hardhearted!
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A third and last sort of Motives are taken from Prayer it self; such kind of praying, First, It distinguisheth between the gracious and the gracelesse soul;
A third and last sort of Motives Are taken from Prayer it self; such kind of praying, First, It Distinguisheth between the gracious and the graceless soul;
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Vitus The•dorus spe•king of the prayers Luther made in reference to a Diet at Ausburg, wherein matters were like to go against the Protestants, wrote thus, Non dubito quin illius preces, magnum momentum ad desparatam hanc causam comitiorum sint allaturae;
Vitus The•dorus spe•king of the Prayers Luther made in Referente to a Diet At Augsburg, wherein matters were like to go against the Protestants, wrote thus, Non dubito quin Illius preces, magnum momentum ad desparatam hanc Causam comitiorum sint allaturae;
though not so eminent, yet as acceptable to God, and as powerfull in praying as they were. 2. I say, that the successe and effectualnesse of p•ayer, is not so much from the faith and fervency of the Petitioner,
though not so eminent, yet as acceptable to God, and as powerful in praying as they were. 2. I say, that the success and effectualness of p•ayer, is not so much from the faith and fervency of the Petitioner,
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and imploy them in such an excesse of matters in the earth, as with that Duke of Alva, they have no time to mind or look up to heaven. 3. Redeem at one time, what is inevitably lost at another;
and employ them in such an excess of matters in the earth, as with that Duke of Alva, they have no time to mind or look up to heaven. 3. redeem At one time, what is inevitably lost At Another;
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That righteous men are very prevalent in prayer. While mens hands are full of blood, the Lord will not he•r, Isa. 1.15. If I regard iniquity in my heart, &c. Psal. 66.18. Impenitent persons, such I mean as are so in act or disposition, either they pray not at all:
That righteous men Are very prevalent in prayer. While men's hands Are full of blood, the Lord will not he•r, Isaiah 1.15. If I regard iniquity in my heart, etc. Psalm 66.18. Impenitent Persons, such I mean as Are so in act or disposition, either they pray not At all:
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they that have done evil hate the light, lest their deeds should be reproved, Joh. 3.20. The guilt of sin redounding and resting on them, doth discourage such from prayer, and makes them willing to grow strangers to God;
they that have done evil hate the Light, lest their Deeds should be reproved, John 3.20. The guilt of since redounding and resting on them, does discourage such from prayer, and makes them willing to grow Strangers to God;
Now for the penitent righteous persons, they are fervent in prayer, wrestling, with Jacob, striving with Paul, and swe•ting with Christ. As the tribes, Acts 26.27. are said to serve God NONLATINALPHABET, which signifies a stretching forth themselves with all their might.
Now for the penitent righteous Persons, they Are fervent in prayer, wrestling, with Jacob, striving with Paul, and swe•ting with christ. As the tribes, Acts 26.27. Are said to serve God, which signifies a stretching forth themselves with all their might.
The work of prayer in the former will discover the later. It is effectual to remove judgements, and consequently to bring mercies. Amos 7.1. to the 7. It removed the judgements of the grashoppers and the fire:
The work of prayer in the former will discover the later. It is effectual to remove Judgments, and consequently to bring Mercies. Amos 7.1. to the 7. It removed the Judgments of the grasshoppers and the fire:
Achitophel withers before the prayer of David. The huge Army of a thousand thousand Ethiopians, ran away like cowards before the prayer of Asa. Luther having prayed earnestly to God in his chamber for the Churches successe, came down saying, We have overcome, we have overcome! And so accordingly it proved.
Ahithophel withers before the prayer of David. The huge Army of a thousand thousand Ethiopians, ran away like cowards before the prayer of Asa. Luther having prayed earnestly to God in his chamber for the Churches success, Come down saying, We have overcome, we have overcome! And so accordingly it proved.
Marcus Aurelius being in the field with his Army, and in a great streight for water, commanded his Christian band to pray unto their God in that distresse;
Marcus Aurelius being in the field with his Army, and in a great straight for water, commanded his Christian band to pray unto their God in that distress;
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Constantine would have his Effigies made kneeling, (whenas other Emperours had theirs standing, triumphing) to shew that he got all his Victories by prayer.
Constantine would have his Effigies made kneeling, (whenas other emperors had theirs standing, triumphing) to show that he god all his Victories by prayer.
relateth that the victory against Cedwell and Penda in the time of the Saxons, was ascribed to the prayers of Oswald; and the like of Allured against the Danes. What was said of the wicked, Psal. 57.5. Their tongue is a sharp sword, swords are in their lips, may be truly said of the tongues and lips of Gods people in prayer, they are as two-edged swords in their hands, to execute vengeance.
relateth that the victory against Cedwell and Penda in the time of the Saxons, was ascribed to the Prayers of Oswald; and the like of Allured against the Danes. What was said of the wicked, Psalm 57.5. Their tongue is a sharp sword, swords Are in their lips, may be truly said of the tongues and lips of God's people in prayer, they Are as two-edged swords in their hands, to execute vengeance.
If my people which are called by my Name, shall humble themselves and pray, and seek my face, &c. then I will hear from Heaven, forgive their sins, and heal the land. Gen. •0. 17. We find that Abraham prayed, and the Lord healed Abimelech. Jam. 5.15. The prayer of Faith shall heal the sick, and if they have committed sins, they shall be forgiven them.
If my people which Are called by my Name, shall humble themselves and pray, and seek my face, etc. then I will hear from Heaven, forgive their Sins, and heal the land. Gen. •0. 17. We find that Abraham prayed, and the Lord healed Abimelech. Jam. 5.15. The prayer of Faith shall heal the sick, and if they have committed Sins, they shall be forgiven them.
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Secondly, Why are their prayers so effectual? Ans. First, Because all righteous persons are in house and Covenant with God; and therefore powe•fully-effectuall:
Secondly, Why Are their Prayers so effectual? Ans. First, Because all righteous Persons Are in house and Covenant with God; and Therefore powe•fully-effectuall:
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Their prayers go up as pillars of Incense, and come before the Lord, as the sound of many waters. Sozomen reports of Apollonius, that he never asked any thing of God, but obtained it.
Their Prayers go up as pillars of Incense, and come before the Lord, as the found of many waters. Sozomen reports of Apollonius, that he never asked any thing of God, but obtained it.
Secondly, They have the Spirit of prayer, whereby they are enabled to cry powerfully, Abba, Father. As the Spirit wrought powerfully in those men, who were NONLATINALPHABET, moved by the holy Ghost to speak the Word of God to men,
Secondly, They have the Spirit of prayer, whereby they Are enabled to cry powerfully, Abba, Father. As the Spirit wrought powerfully in those men, who were, moved by the holy Ghost to speak the Word of God to men,
The Lord doth enlarge their hearts, that they may pray, and then by prayer, that enlargement is encreased, that they may be fitted to receive more blessings.
The Lord does enlarge their hearts, that they may pray, and then by prayer, that enlargement is increased, that they may be fitted to receive more blessings.
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Fourthly, There is nothing that can totally and finally hinder them: whilst Christ, Heavens Favourite and Master of requests is their friend, and husband:
Fourthly, There is nothing that can totally and finally hinder them: while christ, Heavens Favourite and Master of requests is their friend, and husband:
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whilst the blessed Spirit is their assistant, and no sin beloved. Distracted and weakned they may be, but wholly disappointed and kept off they cannot be. The Use followes. And it may serve,
while the blessed Spirit is their assistant, and no since Beloved. Distracted and weakened they may be, but wholly disappointed and kept off they cannot be. The Use follows. And it may serve,
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confundunt opera sermonem; their works confute their words, s•ith Hierom. And as Tacitus speaks of some words of Tiberius, Preclara verba, &c. They are good words, but not sutable to him;
confundunt opera sermonem; their works confute their words, s•ith Hieronymus And as Tacitus speaks of Some words of Tiberius, Preclara verba, etc. They Are good words, but not suitable to him;
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This we may read in many Scriptures, Isa. 1.15. When you make many prayers, I will not he•r, your hands are full of blood Jer. 7.9.16. Will ye steal, murther, &c. and come before me? Jer. 14.10, 11, 12. See the place.
This we may read in many Scriptures, Isaiah 1.15. When you make many Prayers, I will not he•r, your hands Are full of blood Jer. 7.9.16. Will you steal, murder, etc. and come before me? Jer. 14.10, 11, 12. See the place.
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Secondly, What you must do that you may be powerful and effectuall in prayer, viz. 1. Get this qualification, be righteous men: You must lay aside all your sins, not for a time only,
Secondly, What you must do that you may be powerful and effectual in prayer, viz. 1. Get this qualification, be righteous men: You must lay aside all your Sins, not for a time only,
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as 'tis said of the snake, that she laies aside her poyson whilst she drinketh. Or as the Persians, who kill all their venomous creatures one day in the year,
as it's said of the snake, that she lays aside her poison while she Drinketh. Or as the Persians, who kill all their venomous creatures one day in the year,
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Let the wicked forsake his way, &c. Then shall thy light break forth as the morning, &c. Then thou shalt call and the Lord shall answer, thou shalt cry,
Let the wicked forsake his Way, etc. Then shall thy Light break forth as the morning, etc. Then thou shalt call and the Lord shall answer, thou shalt cry,
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Certainly whatever means we use to obtain favour, and prevail with God, remaining in our sins, had we Crowns to dedicate to his honour, all would be in vain;
Certainly whatever means we use to obtain favour, and prevail with God, remaining in our Sins, had we Crowns to dedicate to his honour, all would be in vain;
such as see their s•ns convictingly and distinctly, such as bewail, and flie to the fountain opened for sin and for uncleannesse, may run and re•d comfort, Isa. 1.18. Matth. 21.22. Jo•n 15.7.
such as see their s•ns convictingly and distinctly, such as bewail, and fly to the fountain opened for since and for uncleanness, may run and re•d Comfort, Isaiah 1.18. Matthew 21.22. Jo•n 15.7.
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A penitents prayer doth presuppose a promise, though not alwaies in particular, yet alwaies in general, which is sufficient. 2. When they are general in a Nation,
A penitents prayer does presuppose a promise, though not always in particular, yet always in general, which is sufficient. 2. When they Are general in a nation,
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to deny themselves in all hurtful vanities, and pr•y fervently, as did Jehosaphat, 2 Chron. 20.3, &c. When there is a Court-reformation, and a Country-reformation;
to deny themselves in all hurtful vanities, and pr•y fervently, as did Jehoshaphat, 2 Chronicles 20.3, etc. When there is a Court-reformation, and a Country-reformation;
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when men see and leave their whoring, swearing, excessive drinking, their covetousnesse, idlenesse, gaming and conformity to this world; when women leave their pride and vain-talking, &c. when both bring forth fruit meet for repentance,
when men see and leave their whoring, swearing, excessive drinking, their covetousness, idleness, gaming and conformity to this world; when women leave their pride and vain-talking, etc. when both bring forth fruit meet for Repentance,
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and they must be grosse hypocrites, which afterward do not join them, seeing they have represented the persons and acted the parts of humble penitents, and professed Reformists. Secondly, Thi• is the way;
and they must be gross Hypocrites, which afterwards do not join them, seeing they have represented the Persons and acted the parts of humble penitents, and professed Reformists. Secondly, Thi• is the Way;
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Say then, What is the cause why your prayers with reference to your selves and the Nation, to this present season, are no more successeful? Is it not because First, These things are not joined, in persons,
Say then, What is the cause why your Prayers with Referente to your selves and the nation, to this present season, Are no more successful? Is it not Because First, These things Are not joined, in Persons,
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See Isa. 1.15.58.4, 5. Jer. 7.9, 10.14.11, 12. Wh•t Saint Hierom speaks of luxurious Clerks in his time, that the grunting of hogs in the slye, was more pleasing to God,
See Isaiah 1.15.58.4, 5. Jer. 7.9, 10.14.11, 12. Wh•t Saint Hieronymus speaks of luxurious Clerks in his time, that the grunting of hogs in the sly, was more pleasing to God,
Secondly, Is it not because such as do join them for, and to the good of the Land, are some way o• other disco•ntenanced and troubled in most places? and can we think to prevail with God? what dissembling is this, to speak him fair to his face, both privately and publiquely,
Secondly, Is it not Because such as do join them for, and to the good of the Land, Are Some Way o• other disco•ntenanced and troubled in most places? and can we think to prevail with God? what dissembling is this, to speak him fair to his face, both privately and publicly,
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and strike him in his fr ends after, with words, deeds, and neglect of them? If thou wilt take from the midst of thee, the yoak, the putting forth of the finger, (i. e.
and strike him in his fr ends After, with words, Deeds, and neglect of them? If thou wilt take from the midst of thee, the yoke, the putting forth of the finger, (i. e.
Justin Martyr and Tertullian in their Apologies for Christians, tell the Emperours plainly, what was the cause of those plagues and judgements inflicted,
Justin Martyr and Tertullian in their Apologies for Christians, tell the emperors plainly, what was the cause of those plagues and Judgments inflicted,
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Thirdly, Is it not because of the cry of division and backsliding among us, from God and one anot•er. 1. From God and the purity of his wo•ship and service, truths and commands!
Thirdly, Is it not Because of the cry of division and backsliding among us, from God and one anot•er. 1. From God and the purity of his wo•ship and service, truths and commands!
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others are for Ba•l and Romish Superstition, a Samaritan Religion, to introduce and burnish the filthy rags of the scarlet whore, though unde• better pretences.
Others Are for Ba•l and Romish Superstition, a Samaritan Religion, to introduce and burnish the filthy rags of the scarlet whore, though unde• better pretences.
Fourthly, Is it not from our unthankfulnesse for mercies received, and shameful barrennesse in improving them? Because mercies have been fuel to feed our corruptions? Spiritual showers have made the weeds of sin to grow the faster.
Fourthly, Is it not from our unthankfulness for Mercies received, and shameful Barrenness in improving them? Because Mercies have been fuel to feed our corruptions? Spiritual showers have made the weeds of since to grow the faster.
the better he is to us, have we not been the worse to him? the more he loved us, hath he not the lesse been loved by us? As the Ocean takes in all the fresh rivers,
the better he is to us, have we not been the Worse to him? the more he loved us, hath he not the less been loved by us? As the Ocean Takes in all the fresh Rivers,
Unthankfulnesse was the sin for which God gave over the Heathens to a reprobate mind, Rom. 1.21, 27. It is related of the Romans that they made a law, that if a master did free a servant from bondage,
Unthankfulness was the since for which God gave over the heathens to a Reprobate mind, Rom. 1.21, 27. It is related of the Romans that they made a law, that if a master did free a servant from bondage,
thus the Israelites overc•me Go•, Judg. 20.18.23, 26. They go up and ask who shall go up to Benjamin first, (a very careless and formal behaviour, their multitude made them presume to ask rather Gods direction for the thing,
thus the Israelites overc•me Go•, Judges 20.18.23, 26. They go up and ask who shall go up to Benjamin First, (a very careless and formal behaviour, their multitude made them presume to ask rather God's direction for the thing,
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where neither love, nor reason, nor desert will gain, constancy will. 2. Regularity, under which I comprise, First, Order; that reformation go before your petition; first, amend, & then pray.
where neither love, nor reason, nor desert will gain, constancy will. 2. Regularity, under which I comprise, First, Order; that Reformation go before your petition; First, amend, & then pray.
Davids resolution is an excellent copy for us in this case to write after, Ps. 26.6. I will wash mine hands in innocency, and so will I compasse thine Altar, O Lord! Secondly, Rule;
Davids resolution is an excellent copy for us in this case to write After, Ps. 26.6. I will wash mine hands in innocency, and so will I compass thine Altar, Oh Lord! Secondly, Rule;
