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THE RIGHT RECEIVING OF AND ROOTING IN CHRIST.
THE RIGHT RECEIVING OF AND ROOTING IN CHRIST.
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COLOS. 2. 6, 7. As yee have therefore received the Lord Jesus Christ, so walke yee in him, Rooted in him.
COLOS. 2. 6, 7. As ye have Therefore received the Lord jesus christ, so walk ye in him, Rooted in him.
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IN the former Chapter, v. 23. the Apostle entred upon an Exhortation to perseverance in the faith.
IN the former Chapter, v. 23. the Apostle entered upon an Exhortation to perseverance in the faith.
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In the first seven verses of this chapter he continues that exhortation, laying down more reasons, and removing objections.
In the First seven Verses of this chapter he continues that exhortation, laying down more Reasons, and removing objections.
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1. He layes downe reasons to presse them; And they are specially two.
1. He lays down Reasons to press them; And they Are specially two.
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1. The first taken from his owne care that he had for their, and others good, ver. 1, 2. 2. The second taken from the certainty, sublimity,
1. The First taken from his own care that he had for their, and Others good, ver. 1, 2. 2. The second taken from the certainty, sublimity,
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and perfection of the Gospel, ver. 2, 3. 2. He removes Objections. What needs all this adoe with us? might the Colossians say.
and perfection of the Gospel, ver. 2, 3. 2. He removes Objections. What needs all this ado with us? might the colossians say.
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Answ. I would have you construe it to be done out of a loving feare and jealousie,Answer I would have you construe it to be done out of a loving Fear and jealousy,
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lest any should seduce and wrong you, ver. 4. I, but is not this an unchristian suspition in you,
lest any should seduce and wrong you, ver. 4. I, but is not this an unchristian suspicion in you,
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thus hastily to surmise the worst by us? might they reply.
thus hastily to surmise the worst by us? might they reply.
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Answ. No such matter, for I doe with great joy behold and acknowledge that great good that is in,Answer No such matter, for I do with great joy behold and acknowledge that great good that is in,
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and amongst you, ver. 5. Well then, what is it that you would have us doe? Answ. Since my care is so great for you,
and among you, ver. 5. Well then, what is it that you would have us do? Answer Since my care is so great for you,
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since the Gospel is so certaine, sublime and perfect, therefore I would have you, That as you have received Christ, so yee would walke on in him, &c. In which words, he exhorteth them unto two things. 1. To walke in Christ. 2. To be rooted in him.
since the Gospel is so certain, sublime and perfect, Therefore I would have you, That as you have received christ, so ye would walk on in him, etc. In which words, he exhorteth them unto two things. 1. To walk in christ. 2. To be rooted in him.
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To a going on in the profession of Christ, and to a stability, and stedfastnesse there in.
To a going on in the profession of christ, and to a stability, and steadfastness there in.
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Hee first exhorts to a walking in Christ. To this he urges them by that they had already done.
He First exhorts to a walking in christ. To this he urges them by that they had already done.
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As yee have received Christ Jesus the Lord. As if he had said, Yee have begun well, yee have received Christ the Lord,As ye have received christ jesus the Lord. As if he had said, Ye have begun well, ye have received christ the Lord,
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and yee professe yee have received him, now then as yee have begun, so goe on,
and ye profess ye have received him, now then as ye have begun, so go on,
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and to your receiving of Christ, adde your going on, and walking in him; from which argument of the Apostle, we may take this lesson by the way:
and to your receiving of christ, add your going on, and walking in him; from which argument of the Apostle, we may take this Lesson by the Way:
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That good beginnings are an engagement to good proceedings. Receiving Christ is an engagement and an obligation to walking in him, Psal. 4. 9. Those things that yee have both learned, That good beginnings Are an engagement to good proceedings. Receiving christ is an engagement and an obligation to walking in him, Psalm 4. 9. Those things that ye have both learned,
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and received, and heard, and seene in me, doe. Thus you have learned, and received, therefore doe thus.and received, and herd, and seen in me, do. Thus you have learned, and received, Therefore do thus.
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Apoc. 3. 3. Remember therefore how thou hast received, and heard, and hold fast and repent. Apocalypse 3. 3. remember Therefore how thou hast received, and herd, and hold fast and Repent.
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It is this ground that edges those sharp reproofs, Gal. 3. 3. Are yee so foolish? Having begun in the Spirit, are yee now made perfect by the flesh? and Gal. 5. 7. Yee did run well, who did hinder you that you should not obey the truth? And this is the reason why they that have begun well,
It is this ground that edges those sharp reproofs, Gal. 3. 3. are ye so foolish? Having begun in the Spirit, Are ye now made perfect by the Flesh? and Gal. 5. 7. Ye did run well, who did hinder you that you should not obey the truth? And this is the reason why they that have begun well,
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and yet goe not on, shall receive a smarter punishment, then such as never made any such beginning at all,
and yet go not on, shall receive a smarter punishment, then such as never made any such beginning At all,
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because they had a greater tye and engagement then others to be godly, and religious.
Because they had a greater tie and engagement then Others to be godly, and religious.
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Their latter end is worse then their beginning, 2 Pet. 2. 20. And why so? because their beginnings were better then other mens.Their latter end is Worse then their beginning, 2 Pet. 2. 20. And why so? Because their beginnings were better then other men's.
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They began to build, they began to look towards Christ and Heaven, these beginnings engaged them to a further progresse,
They began to built, they began to look towards christ and Heaven, these beginnings engaged them to a further progress,
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and because such engagement, notwithstanding they brake off, therefore have they made their account the heavier.
and Because such engagement, notwithstanding they brake off, Therefore have they made their account the Heavier.
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Let it teach us therefore if once wee have given up our names to Christ, to goe on, and hold on.
Let it teach us Therefore if once we have given up our names to christ, to go on, and hold on.
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A giving up the name to Christ, and a beginning to professe religion, it is a subscribing with the hand to the Lord.
A giving up the name to christ, and a beginning to profess Religion, it is a subscribing with the hand to the Lord.
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Isa. 44. 5. It is a saying, I am the Lords. Now when wee have once said we are the Lords,Isaiah 44. 5. It is a saying, I am the lords. Now when we have once said we Are the lords,
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and have subscribed to it, set us also have a care to say, wee will be the Lords,
and have subscribed to it, Set us also have a care to say, we will be the lords,
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and to stand to, and make good our subscription.
and to stand to, and make good our subscription.
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But if once wee have subscribed with our hand, and after our subscription be found Revolters, God will bring in our own hands against us.
But if once we have subscribed with our hand, and After our subscription be found Revolters, God will bring in our own hands against us.
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The entrance upon profession of Christs name is subscription; Subscription is an obligation to God. An obligation forfeited makes a man liable to the penalty. This by the way.
The Entrance upon profession of Christ name is subscription; Subscription is an obligation to God. an obligation forfeited makes a man liable to the penalty. This by the Way.
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Before I come to the thing pressed, I will take the words in order as they lye,
Before I come to the thing pressed, I will take the words in order as they lie,
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and begin first with that ground upō which he presses them to that duty. As yee have received Jesus Christ the Lord.
and begin First with that ground upon which he presses them to that duty. As ye have received jesus christ the Lord.
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In which words he implyes that they had received Christ, they professed that they had received him,
In which words he Implies that they had received christ, they professed that they had received him,
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and he takes it for granted, as a ground upon which he will work them on further;
and he Takes it for granted, as a ground upon which he will work them on further;
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from what these Colossians did, learne What is every mans duty to doe, that meanes to be a true Christian indeed.
from what these colossians did, Learn What is every men duty to do, that means to be a true Christian indeed.
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CHAP. I. It is the duty of every one that will be a Christian, to receive Christ.
CHAP. I. It is the duty of every one that will be a Christian, to receive christ.
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A Man is never a Christian indeed till this be done. The Lord Jesus Christ is to be received of us.
A Man is never a Christian indeed till this be done. The Lord jesus christ is to be received of us.
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God he offers Christ to us, he tenders him in the Gospel, and as it is Gods mercy to offer him,
God he offers christ to us, he tenders him in the Gospel, and as it is God's mercy to offer him,
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so it is our duty, and should be our wisdome to receive him; for that is the end of all Gods offers.
so it is our duty, and should be our Wisdom to receive him; for that is the end of all God's offers.
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He doth not offer him only to shew that there is a Christ, or what kinde of Christ he is, hee doth not offer him to be seen,
He does not offer him only to show that there is a christ, or what kind of christ he is, he does not offer him to be seen,
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and shewed, but God offers him to this end, that he might be received.
and showed, but God offers him to this end, that he might be received.
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And therefore when God sends his Ministers to preach Christ, and to offer him unto people in their ministery, hee speaks of Christ in this case,
And Therefore when God sends his Ministers to preach christ, and to offer him unto people in their Ministry, he speaks of christ in this case,
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as Paul speaks to the Philippians of Epaphroditus, Phil. 2. 29. Receive him with all gladnesse, and hold him in reputation.
as Paul speaks to the Philippians of Epaphroditus, Philip 2. 29. Receive him with all gladness, and hold him in reputation.
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And as God offers Christ to be received, so he himself also is willing to be received.
And as God offers christ to be received, so he himself also is willing to be received.
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Wee know what the Pharisees quarrell was with him, Luke 15. 2. This man receives sinners.
we know what the Pharisees quarrel was with him, Lycia 15. 2. This man receives Sinners.
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And it was true hee did so.
And it was true he did so.
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But why did he so? Surely to let sinners see how willing hee is that they should receive him.
But why did he so? Surely to let Sinners see how willing he is that they should receive him.
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His receiving of sinners was but to invite them to the receiving of him.
His receiving of Sinners was but to invite them to the receiving of him.
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Yea, the errand he sends his Ministers upon, is but to perswade men to receive him.
Yea, the errand he sends his Ministers upon, is but to persuade men to receive him.
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Hee seeks to be received, Cant. 5. 2. Open unto mee my sister, my love, &c. As if he had said,
He seeks to be received, Cant 5. 2. Open unto me my sister, my love, etc. As if he had said,
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Lo, here I am, I offer my self unto thee, I sue and seek unto thee to be received and entertained.
Lo, Here I am, I offer my self unto thee, I sue and seek unto thee to be received and entertained.
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Yea, hee complains of it, and takes it ill, when men receive him not, John 5. 43. I came in my Fathers Name, and yee received me not.
Yea, he complains of it, and Takes it ill, when men receive him not, John 5. 43. I Come in my Father's Name, and ye received me not.
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Now if Christ were not willing, and desirous to be received, he would not complain of it,
Now if christ were not willing, and desirous to be received, he would not complain of it,
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and take it as an unkindness not to be received.
and take it as an unkindness not to be received.
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Wee ought in their kind to receive godly men, John 3. 8. We therefore ought to receive such.
we ought in their kind to receive godly men, John 3. 8. We Therefore ought to receive such.
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And if we ought to receive such, then much more ought we to receive Christ himself.
And if we ought to receive such, then much more ought we to receive christ himself.
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As then wee would prove our selves true Christians indeed, so be we forward, and ready to receive Christ offered unto us.
As then we would prove our selves true Christians indeed, so be we forward, and ready to receive christ offered unto us.
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Wee should do in this case as Zacheus did in that, Luke 19. 5, 6. Zacheus, sayes Christ, Make haste, and come down,
we should do in this case as Zacchaeus did in that, Lycia 19. 5, 6. Zacchaeus, Says christ, Make haste, and come down,
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for to day I must abide at thine house. for to day I must abide At thine house.
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Here was an offer, a fair offer of Christ; What doth Zacheus do? does he demurre and deliberate upon it,
Here was an offer, a fair offer of christ; What does Zacchaeus do? does he demur and deliberate upon it,
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and take time to think of it? no such matter, And he made hast, sayes the Text, and came down, and received him joyfully. Zacheus presently imbraces the offer,
and take time to think of it? no such matter, And he made haste, Says the Text, and Come down, and received him joyfully. Zacchaeus presently embraces the offer,
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& receives him hastily, and joyfully.
& receives him hastily, and joyfully.
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No sooner should Christ offer himself unto us, but with all readines & greedines should he be received of us:
No sooner should christ offer himself unto us, but with all readiness & greediness should he be received of us:
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There is a strange perversenesse of spirit in us, a strange naturall untowardnesse in us to receive Christ:
There is a strange perverseness of Spirit in us, a strange natural untowardness in us to receive christ:
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See how Christ speaks, Joh. 5. 43. I am come unto you in my Fathers name, and yee receive me not;
See how christ speaks, John 5. 43. I am come unto you in my Father's name, and ye receive me not;
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if another come in his own name, him yee will receive. So it is still with us:if Another come in his own name, him ye will receive. So it is still with us:
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If Satan come with a tentation, if a lust come with a motion, if a false teacher come with a novelty,
If Satan come with a tentation, if a lust come with a motion, if a false teacher come with a novelty,
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if any thing come that should not come, it is strange to see with what readines and greedines we receive these:
if any thing come that should not come, it is strange to see with what readiness and greediness we receive these:
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but if Christ come, with whom comes all good, how awke, and how backward are we to receive him? Men blesse themselves with coming to Church,
but if christ come, with whom comes all good, how awke, and how backward Are we to receive him? Men bless themselves with coming to Church,
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and receivng the Sacrament, and think all is well so long as this is done:
and receivng the Sacrament, and think all is well so long as this is done:
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But how many come to Church that come not to Christ, and how many receive the Sacrament, that yet receive not the Lord Jesus Christ? This therefore being a point of so great consequence, and necessity as none greater;
But how many come to Church that come not to christ, and how many receive the Sacrament, that yet receive not the Lord jesus christ? This Therefore being a point of so great consequence, and necessity as none greater;
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it will not be amisse to help to sink it down with some considerations, as may make way for it into our hearts. Consider therefore these three things.
it will not be amiss to help to sink it down with Some considerations, as may make Way for it into our hearts. Consider Therefore these three things.
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CHAP. II. Ignorance of the worth of Christ, keeps men from receiving him. FIrst, consider who it is that is to be received.
CHAP. II Ignorance of the worth of christ, keeps men from receiving him. First, Consider who it is that is to be received.
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It is Jesus Christ the Lord, says the Text. He in whom is all our good,
It is jesus christ the Lord, Says the Text. He in whom is all our good,
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and by whom we have all spirituall, and eternall good that is to be had.
and by whom we have all spiritual, and Eternal good that is to be had.
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How gladly do some receive Lords, great ones, how gladly do men receive Kings? Now Christ, he is the Lord, the King of Glory.
How gladly do Some receive lords, great ones, how gladly do men receive Kings? Now christ, he is the Lord, the King of Glory.
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Upon this ground are we excited to receive him:
Upon this ground Are we excited to receive him:
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Psal. 24. 7. 9. Lift up your heads, O yee gates, and be yee lift up yee everlasting doors, that is, lift up your hearts,Psalm 24. 7. 9. Lift up your Heads, Oh ye gates, and be ye lift up ye everlasting doors, that is, lift up your hearts,
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and set the doors of your hearts wide open. But why, what shall we get by it? The King of glory shall enter.
and Set the doors of your hearts wide open. But why, what shall we get by it? The King of glory shall enter.
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So that when the King of Glory is to be received, how readily should men set their hearts wide open to receive him? Receive Christ,
So that when the King of Glory is to be received, how readily should men Set their hearts wide open to receive him? Receive christ,
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and yee receive the King of Glory, and the King of Glory enters.
and ye receive the King of Glory, and the King of Glory enters.
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The Apostle pressing to hospitality, uses this argument, Hebr. 13. 2. that some thereby received Angells.
The Apostle pressing to hospitality, uses this argument, Hebrew 13. 2. that Some thereby received Angels.
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Oh, how glad would a man be, to have such guests as Abraham and Lot had? how glad would a man be to receive Angels? I,
O, how glad would a man be, to have such guests as Abraham and Lot had? how glad would a man be to receive Angels? I,
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but here is a greater matter.
but Here is a greater matter.
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In receiving Christ, we receive not Angels, but wee receive the Son of God himself, not into our houses, but into our hearts.
In receiving christ, we receive not Angels, but we receive the Son of God himself, not into our houses, but into our hearts.
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What be Angels to the King of Glory, to the Son of God? If men did but consider, who it is that should be received,
What be Angels to the King of Glory, to the Son of God? If men did but Consider, who it is that should be received,
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and what a guest they should receive, when they receive Christ, how easily would they be perswaded to receive him? Men know not Christ, know not his worth and excellencie,
and what a guest they should receive, when they receive christ, how Easily would they be persuaded to receive him? Men know not christ, know not his worth and excellency,
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and therefore receive him not, Joh. 1. 10, 11. That which is in one verse, Knew him not, is in the other, Receive him not: To shew that men therefore receive not Christ,
and Therefore receive him not, John 1. 10, 11. That which is in one verse, Knew him not, is in the other, Receive him not: To show that men Therefore receive not christ,
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because they know him not, they know not how precious a Christ he is.
Because they know him not, they know not how precious a christ he is.
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Oh, how gladly and readily would men receive him, if once they knew who, and what he were? We find, John 6. 19. that the Disciples not knowing Christ, were afraid of him,
O, how gladly and readily would men receive him, if once they knew who, and what he were? We find, John 6. 19. that the Disciples not knowing christ, were afraid of him,
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though he came towards them, yet they were so farre from receiving him, that they would well have wisht him further off.
though he Come towards them, yet they were so Far from receiving him, that they would well have wished him further off.
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Being afraid of him, they must needs be afraid to receive him.
Being afraid of him, they must needs be afraid to receive him.
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But when, verse 20. Christ makes himself known unto them, It is I, be not afraid;
But when, verse 20. christ makes himself known unto them, It is I, be not afraid;
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then verse 21. They willingly received him into the ship.
then verse 21. They willingly received him into the ship.
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When once they knew it was Christ whom they should receive, they then no longer feare,
When once they knew it was christ whom they should receive, they then no longer Fear,
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but willingly and gladly receive him.
but willingly and gladly receive him.
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So when Christ is offered unto men they receive him not, because they know him not,
So when christ is offered unto men they receive him not, Because they know him not,
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and therfore indeed are many times afraid to receive him.
and Therefore indeed Are many times afraid to receive him.
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They think if he be received, they may lose their credit and friends in the world;
They think if he be received, they may loose their credit and Friends in the world;
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that this Christ will mar all the joy and pleasure of their lives, and that they should lead but melancholy mopish lives;
that this christ will mar all the joy and pleasure of their lives, and that they should led but melancholy mopish lives;
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and so not knowing Christ, are afraid of him.
and so not knowing christ, Are afraid of him.
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I, but it is the Lord Christ that is offered unto you, the Lord of life,
I, but it is the Lord christ that is offered unto you, the Lord of life,
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and grace, the Lord of all comfort and consolation; it is a Saviour and Redeemer that is offered unto you;
and grace, the Lord of all Comfort and consolation; it is a Saviour and Redeemer that is offered unto you;
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It is that Christ that dyed for you, that shed his blood for you, that did undergo the curse of God,
It is that christ that died for you, that shed his blood for you, that did undergo the curse of God,
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and bare the infinite weight of his Fathers wrath to deliver you; It is a Jesus Christ, a saving Christ who is offered unto you.
and bore the infinite weight of his Father's wrath to deliver you; It is a jesus christ, a Saving christ who is offered unto you.
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Since therefore it is Christ, and he such a Christ, this should make us receive him,
Since Therefore it is christ, and he such a christ, this should make us receive him,
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and receive him as willingly into our hearts, as they when they knew him, received him into the ship;
and receive him as willingly into our hearts, as they when they knew him, received him into the ship;
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It is the Lord Jesus Christ that is offered us, be yee then lift up yee everlasting doors, fly open yee gates of our hearts, that Jesus Christ the Lord may be received and entertained.
It is the Lord jesus christ that is offered us, be ye then lift up ye everlasting doors, fly open ye gates of our hearts, that jesus christ the Lord may be received and entertained.
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How gladly did the Galatians receive Paul who was but a Minister, and an Apostle of Christ? Gal. 4. 14. Yee received me as an Angel of God, even as Jesus Christ.
How gladly did the Galatians receive Paul who was but a Minister, and an Apostle of christ? Gal. 4. 14. Ye received me as an Angel of God, even as jesus christ.
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If they so received a Minister of Christ, how then should Christ Jesus himself be received?
If they so received a Minister of christ, how then should christ jesus himself be received?
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CHAP. III. The great benefit that comes by receiving Christ.
CHAP. III. The great benefit that comes by receiving christ.
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SEcondly, Consider the great benefit we shall receive by receiving Christ, we shall be sure to be on the receiving hand by receiving Christ.SEcondly, Consider the great benefit we shall receive by receiving christ, we shall be sure to be on the receiving hand by receiving christ.
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It is a great advantage wee receive to our selves by receiving Christ into our hearts.
It is a great advantage we receive to our selves by receiving christ into our hearts.
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There is a great reward to be received in receiving a Prophet, nay, in receiving an ordinary righteous man, Matth. 10. 41. He that receives a Prophet, in the name of a Prophet, shall receive a Prophets reward;
There is a great reward to be received in receiving a Prophet, nay, in receiving an ordinary righteous man, Matthew 10. 41. He that receives a Prophet, in the name of a Prophet, shall receive a prophets reward;
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hee that receives a righteous man in the name of a righteous man, shall receive a righteous mans reward. he that receives a righteous man in the name of a righteous man, shall receive a righteous men reward.
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In the 40. verse, our Saviour speaks of receiving himself, Hee that receiveth you receiveth mee.
In the 40. verse, our Saviour speaks of receiving himself, He that receives you receives me.
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Now if such a reward to him that receives a Prophet, if such a reward to him that receives a righteous man,
Now if such a reward to him that receives a Prophet, if such a reward to him that receives a righteous man,
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how much more shall that man, that soul be richly blessed and rewarded that receives Christ Jesus the Lord, the Prophet of the Church,
how much more shall that man, that soul be richly blessed and rewarded that receives christ jesus the Lord, the Prophet of the Church,
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and that great Righteous One? Let us a little then consider the Reward of receiving Christ, what it is,
and that great Righteous One? Let us a little then Consider the Reward of receiving christ, what it is,
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and what benefit will follow thereupon. There is a three-fold Reward or Benefit that followes upon it.
and what benefit will follow thereupon. There is a threefold Reward or Benefit that follows upon it.
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The first Benefit is the Adoption of sons and daughters.The First Benefit is the Adoption of Sons and daughters.
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They that receive Christ shall thereupon receive this honour and happinesse, to be made sons of God.
They that receive christ shall thereupon receive this honour and happiness, to be made Sons of God.
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Seems it a small thing unto you to be the Kings son in Law? saith David to the servants of Saul. And if it be no small thing to be the Kings son in Law,Seems it a small thing unto you to be the Kings son in Law? Says David to the Servants of Saul. And if it be no small thing to be the Kings son in Law,
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then it is no small honour to be Gods sonnes and daughters, 1 Joh. 3. 1. Behold, what love the Father hath shewed unto us, that wee should be called the sonnes of God.
then it is no small honour to be God's Sons and daughters, 1 John 3. 1. Behold, what love the Father hath showed unto us, that we should be called the Sons of God.
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It was the greatest love that God could shew us, the greatest honour that God could doe us, to make us his sonnes.
It was the greatest love that God could show us, the greatest honour that God could do us, to make us his Sons.
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But now how come wee to receive this great honour? We receive this honour by receiving Christ.
But now how come we to receive this great honour? We receive this honour by receiving christ.
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They that receive Christ, receive this honour to be the sonnes of God, John 1. 12. To as many as received him he gave this priviledge to become the sonnes of God. As many as received him.
They that receive christ, receive this honour to be the Sons of God, John 1. 12. To as many as received him he gave this privilege to become the Sons of God. As many as received him.
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What ever they were for outward condition, rich or poore, bond or free, high or low, old or young,
What ever they were for outward condition, rich or poor, bound or free, high or low, old or young,
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if they received him, they lost nothing by it; Christ thereupon gave them this honour, to be made the sonnes of God.
if they received him, they lost nothing by it; christ thereupon gave them this honour, to be made the Sons of God.
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The Apostle twice speakes of the great priviledge of Christians, Rom. 8. 15. Yee have received the Spirit of Adoption.
The Apostle twice speaks of the great privilege of Christians, Rom. 8. 15. Ye have received the Spirit of Adoption.
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Gal. 4. 4, 5. That wee might receive the Adoption of sonnes.
Gal. 4. 4, 5. That we might receive the Adoption of Sons.
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I, but how come wee to receive the Adoption of sonnes? God sent his Sonne that wee might receive the Adoption of sonnes.
I, but how come we to receive the Adoption of Sons? God sent his Son that we might receive the Adoption of Sons.
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But is that all that is to be done that God should send his Sonne? No,
But is that all that is to be done that God should send his Son? No,
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for though God hath sent his Son, yet all are not made sons.
for though God hath sent his Son, yet all Are not made Sons.
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Therefore as on Gods part, so something is to be done on our part also, God sent forth his Sonne that we might receive his Sonne,
Therefore as on God's part, so something is to be done on our part also, God sent forth his Son that we might receive his Son,
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and so might receive the Adoption of sonnes:
and so might receive the Adoption of Sons:
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For to as many as received him, he gave them this priviledge to be made the Sons of God. For to as many as received him, he gave them this privilege to be made the Sons of God.
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Luk. 19. 9. This day, is Zacheus become a sonne of Abraham.
Luk. 19. 9. This day, is Zacchaeus become a son of Abraham.
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It is all one to be a sonne of Abraham in our Saviours sense, and a sonne of God.
It is all one to be a son of Abraham in our Saviors sense, and a son of God.
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Now when became Zacheus a sonne of Abraham, and so a sonne of God? This day, namely, in which he had received Christ, not onely into his house, but into his heart.
Now when became Zacchaeus a son of Abraham, and so a son of God? This day, namely, in which he had received christ, not only into his house, but into his heart.
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The very same day, and houre then that a man receives Christ into his heart, that very day and houre he receives the honour and happinesse of being a sonne of God.
The very same day, and hour then that a man receives christ into his heart, that very day and hour he receives the honour and happiness of being a son of God.
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When we receive Christ, God receives us, and when he receives us, wee receive the great benefit of Adoption. 2 Cor. 6. 17, 18. I will receive you. And what shall we receive by that? And will be a Father unto you,
When we receive christ, God receives us, and when he receives us, we receive the great benefit of Adoption. 2 Cor. 6. 17, 18. I will receive you. And what shall we receive by that? And will be a Father unto you,
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and yee shall be my sonnes and daughters, saith the Lord God Almighty. and ye shall be my Sons and daughters, Says the Lord God Almighty.
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Now what a motive is this, if well considered, to make us receive Christ? It may be for thine outward estate thou art but the sonne of meane parents, of poore obscure parents, it may be in a servile and bond condition.
Now what a motive is this, if well considered, to make us receive christ? It may be for thine outward estate thou art but the son of mean Parents, of poor Obscure Parents, it may be in a servile and bound condition.
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Or what ever thou art for thine outward, yet for thy spirituall condition, thou art naturally no better then a childe of wrath, a childe of death, a cursed childe, a slave of the devill, a base drudge to thy lusts.
Or what ever thou art for thine outward, yet for thy spiritual condition, thou art naturally no better then a child of wrath, a child of death, a cursed child, a slave of the Devil, a base drudge to thy Lustiest.
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And were it not now a faire advancement, a goodly and a glorious priviledge for such an one to be made a son of God? why then, doe but receive Christ,
And were it not now a fair advancement, a goodly and a glorious privilege for such an one to be made a son of God? why then, do but receive christ,
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and he will presently honour thee with this priviledge, to be made a sonne of God, Gal. 3. 7. Know yee therefore that they which are of faith, and so by faith doe receive Christ, the same are the Children of Abraham, yea, know yee, that they which receive Christ, the same are the children of God.
and he will presently honour thee with this privilege, to be made a son of God, Gal. 3. 7. Know ye Therefore that they which Are of faith, and so by faith do receive christ, the same Are the Children of Abraham, yea, know ye, that they which receive christ, the same Are the children of God.
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Gal. 3. 26, 27. Yee are the children of God by faith. Why so? Because yee have put on Christ. Gal. 3. 26, 27. Ye Are the children of God by faith. Why so? Because ye have put on christ.
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He that puts on Christ receives him, as he that puts on a garment receives it.
He that puts on christ receives him, as he that puts on a garment receives it.
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So that by faith putting on, and receiving Christ, we are made the sonnes of God.
So that by faith putting on, and receiving christ, we Are made the Sons of God.
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Had wee but hearts to consider, and in some sort but to conceive, what it is to be a damned dog, a son of wrath,
Had we but hearts to Consider, and in Some sort but to conceive, what it is to be a damned dog, a son of wrath,
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and what it is to be a sonne of God, how would our soules not almost but altogether be perswaded to receive Christ? If the receiving of the Kings sonne would make us but the Kings favourites,
and what it is to be a son of God, how would our Souls not almost but altogether be persuaded to receive christ? If the receiving of the Kings son would make us but the Kings favourites,
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how ambitious would we be, and at what cost to receive him, if but an opportunity offered? But here now doe but receive Christ,
how ambitious would we be, and At what cost to receive him, if but an opportunity offered? But Here now do but receive christ,
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and thou shalt be not onely one of Gods favourites, but one of Gods sonnes. The second benefit, is the Spirit of God.
and thou shalt be not only one of God's favourites, but one of God's Sons. The second benefit, is the Spirit of God.
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There is a promise, Act. 2. 38. Yee shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
There is a promise, Act. 2. 38. Ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
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It is a blessed thing to receive the Holy Ghost. He is the Spirit of life, and light, the spirit of consolation, power, and prayer.
It is a blessed thing to receive the Holy Ghost. He is the Spirit of life, and Light, the Spirit of consolation, power, and prayer.
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So that the receiving of the Spirit of God is the receiving of all spirituall good, Isa. 32. 15. where the Spirit of God is powred forth, the wildernesse becomes a fruitfull field.
So that the receiving of the Spirit of God is the receiving of all spiritual good, Isaiah 32. 15. where the Spirit of God is poured forth, the Wilderness becomes a fruitful field.
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And there is thriving, and growing in Grace, Isa. 44. 3. It were needlesse to insist in all the benefits we have by receiving the Holy Ghost.
And there is thriving, and growing in Grace, Isaiah 44. 3. It were needless to insist in all the benefits we have by receiving the Holy Ghost.
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Consider that 1 Cor. 2. 10. 12. But now how come wee to receive the Holy Ghost? By Receiving Christ;
Consider that 1 Cor. 2. 10. 12. But now how come we to receive the Holy Ghost? By Receiving christ;
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The Receiving of Christ is the way to receive the Holy Ghost. Gal. 3. 14. That wee might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.
The Receiving of christ is the Way to receive the Holy Ghost. Gal. 3. 14. That we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.
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Through faith wee receive Christ, Joh. 1. 12. and through that receiving of Christ by faith, we also receive the Spirit.
Through faith we receive christ, John 1. 12. and through that receiving of christ by faith, we also receive the Spirit.
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Joh. 7. 39. This be spake of the Spirit which they that beleeve in him should receive. John 7. 39. This be spoke of the Spirit which they that believe in him should receive.
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When Christ once is in us, and dwells in us, we have received him, as he that dwells in an house is received thereinto.
When christ once is in us, and dwells in us, we have received him, as he that dwells in an house is received thereinto.
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And Rom. 8. 9, 10, 11. The Apostle shewes that by Christs being in us, we have the Spirit in us.
And Rom. 8. 9, 10, 11. The Apostle shows that by Christ being in us, we have the Spirit in us.
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As we know, when Christ gives us his Spirit, that he dwells in us, 1 Joh. 4. 13. so we know also that when he dwells in us, he gives us his Spirit.
As we know, when christ gives us his Spirit, that he dwells in us, 1 John 4. 13. so we know also that when he dwells in us, he gives us his Spirit.
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It is not every mans case to have Gods Spirit. As all men have not faith, so all men have not the Spirit of God.
It is not every men case to have God's Spirit. As all men have not faith, so all men have not the Spirit of God.
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Every one receives him not, every one cannot receive him, Joh. 14. 17. The Spirit of Truth, whom the world cannot receive;
Every one receives him not, every one cannot receive him, John 14. 17. The Spirit of Truth, whom the world cannot receive;
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And what is the reason why worldly men cannot receive him? Because they will not receive Christ.
And what is the reason why worldly men cannot receive him? Because they will not receive christ.
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Christ must be first received, before his Spirit can be received, for the Spirit is Christs Spirit,
christ must be First received, before his Spirit can be received, for the Spirit is Christ Spirit,
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and therefore must he be received before his Spirit can.
and Therefore must he be received before his Spirit can.
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No sooner is Christ received, but he breaths upon that soule that receives him, and sayes unto it,
No sooner is christ received, but he breathes upon that soul that receives him, and Says unto it,
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as he did in that case to his Disciples, Receive the Holy Ghost. When Simon Magus saw, that by laying on of the Apostles hands, men received the Holy Ghost, he would presently have been drawing his purse,
as he did in that case to his Disciples, Receive the Holy Ghost. When Simon Magus saw, that by laying on of the Apostles hands, men received the Holy Ghost, he would presently have been drawing his purse,
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and would have given money to have had that gift, Act. 8. 17, 18, 19. Now if wee would have the blessing our selves to receive the Holy Ghost, wee shall not need to seek it by money, that will not doe it.
and would have given money to have had that gift, Act. 8. 17, 18, 19. Now if we would have the blessing our selves to receive the Holy Ghost, we shall not need to seek it by money, that will not do it.
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It must be had not by Giving, but by Receiving. Receive Christ, and his Spirit is ours.
It must be had not by Giving, but by Receiving. Receive christ, and his Spirit is ours.
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Marke how the Apostle carries those words, Rom. 13. 13, 14. Let us walk honestly,
Mark how the Apostle carries those words, Rom. 13. 13, 14. Let us walk honestly,
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as in the day, not in rioting, drunkennesse, &c. But put yee on the Lord Jesus Christ. as in the day, not in rioting, Drunkenness, etc. But put ye on the Lord jesus christ.
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One would have thought he should have said, But put on the Graces of sobriety, chastity, love, &c. and all the graces of the Spirit,
One would have Thought he should have said, But put on the Graces of sobriety, chastity, love, etc. and all the graces of the Spirit,
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but in stead of that he sayes, put yee on the Lord Jesus Christ, because the putting on of Christ,
but in stead of that he Says, put ye on the Lord jesus christ, Because the putting on of christ,
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and receiving of him, is the putting on, and the receiving of the Spirit, and all the sanctifying graces thereof.
and receiving of him, is the putting on, and the receiving of the Spirit, and all the sanctifying graces thereof.
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If then we prize the receiving of the Spirit of grace into our hearts, then with all forwardnesse receive we Christ.
If then we prize the receiving of the Spirit of grace into our hearts, then with all forwardness receive we christ.
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The third benefit is Power and Ability to yeeld God obedience. In receiving Christ we do withall receive power and ability to give God obedience. The third benefit is Power and Ability to yield God Obedience. In receiving christ we do withal receive power and ability to give God Obedience.
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He requires of us duties of obedience, duties of worship, as hearing, prayer, &c. He requires of us to work the works of God,
He requires of us duties of Obedience, duties of worship, as hearing, prayer, etc. He requires of us to work the works of God,
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and to walk in the wayes of God. Now take us in our selves, and wee can do nothing:
and to walk in the ways of God. Now take us in our selves, and we can do nothing:
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till we have received Christ we can do no duty of obedience, of service, we can neither walk, nor work.
till we have received christ we can do no duty of Obedience, of service, we can neither walk, nor work.
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But when Christ is once received into the soul, then there is withall a power received into the soul, by which it is enabled to do the duties God requires of us:
But when christ is once received into the soul, then there is withal a power received into the soul, by which it is enabled to do the duties God requires of us:
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See how these are joyned together in this Text, As yee have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him.
See how these Are joined together in this Text, As ye have received christ jesus the Lord, so walk in him.
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Wee are commanded to walk in him, but yet we must receive him. A man that will walk, must first receive a principle of life and motion.
we Are commanded to walk in him, but yet we must receive him. A man that will walk, must First receive a principle of life and motion.
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A dead man can neither walke nor worke;
A dead man can neither walk nor work;
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wee are made alive before wee do walk, and wee are made alive by receiving Christ, 1 Joh. 5. 12. Hee that hath the Son hath life.
we Are made alive before we do walk, and we Are made alive by receiving christ, 1 John 5. 12. He that hath the Son hath life.
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Hee that hath received Christ hath received life, by which he is enabled to actions of life, Gal. 2. 20. The life which I now live in the flesh, I live by the faith of the Son of God, as if hee had said;
He that hath received christ hath received life, by which he is enabled to actions of life, Gal. 2. 20. The life which I now live in the Flesh, I live by the faith of the Son of God, as if he had said;
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I have received Christ, and so having received him, have also received spirituall life by which I am quickened and enabled to all duties of obedience, Gal. 5. 25. If wee live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit:
I have received christ, and so having received him, have also received spiritual life by which I am quickened and enabled to all duties of Obedience, Gal. 5. 25. If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit:
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And if we would walk in the Spirit, we must live in the Spirit:
And if we would walk in the Spirit, we must live in the Spirit:
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and so, if wee would walk in Christ, we must first live in Christ, and live by Christ.
and so, if we would walk in christ, we must First live in christ, and live by christ.
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It is impossible for us to live, till wee have received Christ, who is our life.
It is impossible for us to live, till we have received christ, who is our life.
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The Apostle here speaks of walking in Christ, 2 Cor. 6. 16. he speaks of Christs walking in us, I will dwell in them, and walk in them. It is a sure thing, that hee must walk in us, before wee can walk in him. And hee cannot walk in us, till wee receive him:
The Apostle Here speaks of walking in christ, 2 Cor. 6. 16. he speaks of Christ walking in us, I will dwell in them, and walk in them. It is a sure thing, that he must walk in us, before we can walk in him. And he cannot walk in us, till we receive him:
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Joh. 15. Without me, or separated from me, yee can do nothing. Now till wee receive him wee are separated from him.John 15. Without me, or separated from me, ye can do nothing. Now till we receive him we Are separated from him.
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But now let us once receive him, and wee receive power to do what he requires.
But now let us once receive him, and we receive power to do what he requires.
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When Adam lay a lump of clay on the earth, though his body had the shape, parts,
When Adam lay a lump of clay on the earth, though his body had the shape, parts,
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and proportion of a man, yet could hee do no action belonging to a man till he received life.
and proportion of a man, yet could he do not actium belonging to a man till he received life.
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But so soon as he received life, he could walk, speak, discourse, do any thing that belonged to a man.
But so soon as he received life, he could walk, speak, discourse, do any thing that belonged to a man.
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So though a man in his naturall condition may do morall duties of obedience, and perform outward services,
So though a man in his natural condition may do moral duties of Obedience, and perform outward services,
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yet all this while this is but the livelesse shape of a Christian.
yet all this while this is but the Lifeless shape of a Christian.
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But when once he receives Christ, who is our life, Col. 3. then Christian life is infused,
But when once he receives christ, who is our life, Col. 3. then Christian life is infused,
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and received, and then hee can do such things as a Christian doth them, with that power and spirit that is required in a Christian.
and received, and then he can do such things as a Christian does them, with that power and Spirit that is required in a Christian.
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It is little comfort we can have in any thing we do, or have, till wee have received Christ,
It is little Comfort we can have in any thing we do, or have, till we have received christ,
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and do what wee do by his power.
and do what we do by his power.
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Then a man hath comfort in the fruits of his obedience, when it is fruit unto God.
Then a man hath Comfort in the fruits of his Obedience, when it is fruit unto God.
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Then our fruit is brought forth to God when we bring it forth by vertue of our marriage to Christ.
Then our fruit is brought forth to God when we bring it forth by virtue of our marriage to christ.
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Rom. 7. 4. That yee should be married to Christ, that we should bring forth fruit unto God. Rom. 7. 4. That ye should be married to christ, that we should bring forth fruit unto God.
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A woman may have children that is not married, but shee can have little credit and comfort in such fruit of her wombe;
A woman may have children that is not married, but she can have little credit and Comfort in such fruit of her womb;
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It is but bastardly fruit, upon which shee cannot look without blushing cheekes:
It is but bastardly fruit, upon which she cannot look without blushing cheeks:
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but then hath shee comfort in her children, when they are legitimate, and shee hath them by her husband in marriage.
but then hath she Comfort in her children, when they Are legitimate, and she hath them by her husband in marriage.
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Turkes and Heathens may doe some morall duties of Justice, mercy, &c. but it is all but spurious fruit, base-born issue, in which they can have no comfort,
Turkes and heathens may do Some moral duties of justice, mercy, etc. but it is all but spurious fruit, baseborn issue, in which they can have no Comfort,
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because all these are children out of lawfull wedlock, they are not married in Christ, and bring not forth by a principle of life from him.
Because all these Are children out of lawful wedlock, they Are not married in christ, and bring not forth by a principle of life from him.
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What a motive should this be to make us receive Christ? Wee are in a miserable condition, till we do receive him.
What a motive should this be to make us receive christ? we Are in a miserable condition, till we do receive him.
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God commands to repent, and we know that without repentance there is no way but damnation;
God commands to Repent, and we know that without Repentance there is no Way but damnation;
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Except yee repent, yee shall all perish. Except ye Repent, ye shall all perish.
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God commands to mortifie the deeds of the flesh, and wee know that without mortification there is no way but death, Rom. 8. 13. Now untill wee receive Christ, wee can as well remove mountaines,
God commands to mortify the Deeds of the Flesh, and we know that without mortification there is no Way but death, Rom. 8. 13. Now until we receive christ, we can as well remove Mountains,
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as repent for one sinne, as mortifie one lust.
as Repent for one sin, as mortify one lust.
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But when Christ is once received, then is power received to mortifie lusts, then there is power received to repent, Act. 5. 13. Him hath God exalted to be a Prince,
But when christ is once received, then is power received to mortify Lustiest, then there is power received to Repent, Act. 5. 13. Him hath God exalted to be a Prince,
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and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel. and a Saviour, for to give Repentance to Israel.
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As therefore we desire to receive power and ability to give God obedience, and to performe the duties of his service he requires,
As Therefore we desire to receive power and ability to give God Obedience, and to perform the duties of his service he requires,
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so be ready and forward to receive Christ.
so be ready and forward to receive christ.
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CHAP. IIII. The great danger of not Receiving Christ. THirdly, Consider the great Danger of not Receiving Christ.
CHAP. IIII. The great danger of not Receiving christ. Thirdly, Consider the great Danger of not Receiving christ.
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It is a wonderfull dangerous thing not to receive Christ when God offers him, and when he seekes to us,
It is a wonderful dangerous thing not to receive christ when God offers him, and when he seeks to us,
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and invites us to receive him.
and invites us to receive him.
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It is a great sinne not to receive Christ, Joh. 5. 43. Yee receive me not.
It is a great sin not to receive christ, John 5. 43. Ye receive me not.
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John complaines, 3 John 9. 10. that Diotrephes received him not, and that he received not the brethren. John complains, 3 John 9. 10. that Diotrephes received him not, and that he received not the brothers.
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This is complained of as a great sin.
This is complained of as a great since.
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And if a great sinne in Diotrephes not to receive John, and not to receive the brethren,
And if a great sin in Diotrephes not to receive John, and not to receive the brothers,
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how much more is it a great sinne not to receive Christ? specially when he offers himself to be received of us? It is complained of as the hainous and horrible sinne of the Jewes, Joh. 1. 11. That he came to his owne,
how much more is it a great sin not to receive christ? specially when he offers himself to be received of us? It is complained of as the heinous and horrible sin of the Jews, John 1. 11. That he Come to his own,
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and his own received him not. and his own received him not.
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It was the foule sin of the world, that when Christ as God was in the world,
It was the foul since of the world, that when christ as God was in the world,
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and the world was made by him, that the world knew him not, Joh. 1. 10. but it is made the greater sinne of the Jewes, that when he was manifested in the flesh,
and the world was made by him, that the world knew him not, John 1. 10. but it is made the greater sin of the Jews, that when he was manifested in the Flesh,
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and he came to them in person, and offered himselfe to them, yet they received him not.
and he Come to them in person, and offered himself to them, yet they received him not.
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And our sinne now under the more cleere light of the Gospel, will be greater then theirs if we receive him not.
And our sin now under the more clear Light of the Gospel, will be greater then theirs if we receive him not.
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And as the sinne is great, so must the danger and punishment of it needs be great, if we receive him not.
And as the sin is great, so must the danger and punishment of it needs be great, if we receive him not.
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They to whom Christ is offered, if they receive him not, it may be said of them in this case,
They to whom christ is offered, if they receive him not, it may be said of them in this case,
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as our Saviour speaks of the Pharisees in that, Luk. 20. 47. They shall receive the greater Damnation.
as our Saviour speaks of the Pharisees in that, Luk. 20. 47. They shall receive the greater Damnation.
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There is a greater Damnation for some men then for other some.
There is a greater Damnation for Some men then for other Some.
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There is Damnation for such as know not God, and never heard of Christ, but for those that have heard of Christ,
There is Damnation for such as know not God, and never herd of christ, but for those that have herd of christ,
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and have had him offered unto them, and have refused, and not received that offered Christ, there is a greater Damnation.
and have had him offered unto them, and have refused, and not received that offered christ, there is a greater Damnation.
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If men receive not so great salvation, Heb. 2. 3. as is offered by receiving Christ,
If men receive not so great salvation, Hebrew 2. 3. as is offered by receiving christ,
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how shall they but receive the greater Damnation? Consider that, Mat. 10. 14, 15. Whosoever shall not receive you,
how shall they but receive the greater Damnation? Consider that, Mathew 10. 14, 15. Whosoever shall not receive you,
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and heare your words, shake off the dust of your feete;
and hear your words, shake off the dust of your feet;
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It shall be easier for Sodom and Gomorrah in the day of Judgement then for that Citie. It shall be Easier for Sodom and Gomorrah in the day of Judgement then for that city.
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Why so? See the reason, ver. 40. He that receives you, receives me, and so also, he that refuses you refuses me.
Why so? See the reason, ver. 40. He that receives you, receives me, and so also, he that refuses you refuses me.
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So then, he that refused to receive the Apostles, their sinne was that they refused to receive Christ.
So then, he that refused to receive the Apostles, their sin was that they refused to receive christ.
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And what should become of those that refused to receive him? Gods vengeance shall lie heavier upon such mens heads at the day of Judgement,
And what should become of those that refused to receive him? God's vengeance shall lie Heavier upon such men's Heads At the day of Judgement,
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then upon the head of a cursed damned Sodomite. That sin shall presse and sinke a mans soule deeper into hell then Sodoms sin.
then upon the head of a cursed damned Sodomite. That since shall press and sink a men soul Deeper into hell then Sodom's since.
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How heavie and dreadfull will Sodoms Hell be in Hell, whose sinne made a visible Hell on earth? and such an Hell on earth, the monuments whereof remaine extant,
How heavy and dreadful will Sodom's Hell be in Hell, whose sin made a visible Hell on earth? and such an Hell on earth, the monuments whereof remain extant,
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and exemplary to this day, to be a terrour to all ungodly ones.
and exemplary to this day, to be a terror to all ungodly ones.
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And yet as heavy as Sodoms punishment shall be, it shall be easier then thine, that receivest not Christ when offered unto thee.
And yet as heavy as Sodom's punishment shall be, it shall be Easier then thine, that receivest not christ when offered unto thee.
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Indeed when Christ would have come into a village of Samaria, Luk. 9. 53. they would not receive him, and they did not receive him, sayes the Text. The Disciples would have had fire from heaven to have consumed them.
Indeed when christ would have come into a village of Samaria, Luk. 9. 53. they would not receive him, and they did not receive him, Says the Text. The Disciples would have had fire from heaven to have consumed them.
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And if they thought they were worthy of fire from heaven, that would not receive him but to lodge in their Towne,
And if they Thought they were worthy of fire from heaven, that would not receive him but to lodge in their Town,
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and in some of their houses; How much more shall they be judged worthy of fire in hell, that doe not,
and in Some of their houses; How much more shall they be judged worthy of fire in hell, that do not,
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and will not receive him into their hearts, when his Ministers offer him to men,
and will not receive him into their hearts, when his Ministers offer him to men,
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and labour to make ready for him? And though then Christ would not have fire come downe upon those Samaritans, yet when the time of judgement comes, he will bring fiery vengeance upon all those that have not received him into their hearts, 2 Thes. 1. 7, 8. When the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven in flaming fire, taking vengeance on them that know not God,
and labour to make ready for him? And though then christ would not have fire come down upon those Samaritans, yet when the time of judgement comes, he will bring fiery vengeance upon all those that have not received him into their hearts, 2 Thebes 1. 7, 8. When the Lord jesus shall be revealed from heaven in flaming fire, taking vengeance on them that know not God,
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and that obey not the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. and that obey not the Gospel of our Lord jesus christ.
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Not to obey the Gospel, is not to obey the commandements of the Gospel, as not to obey the Law, is not to obey the commandements of the Law.
Not to obey the Gospel, is not to obey the Commandments of the Gospel, as not to obey the Law, is not to obey the Commandments of the Law.
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Now the maine commandement of the Gospel is, Receive the Lord Jesus Christ. This commandement not obeyed, will bring fiery vengeance on his head that obeyes it not.
Now the main Commandment of the Gospel is, Receive the Lord jesus christ. This Commandment not obeyed, will bring fiery vengeance on his head that obeys it not.
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Oh that men would but thinke seriously of this danger.
O that men would but think seriously of this danger.
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The stoutest, sturdiest, and most rebellious spirit that ever was, when he shall see Christ come in Glory, shall then with howling and wringing of hands cry out upon himself, Ah cursed wretch that I am, oh that I had had the grace to have received this Lord Christ,
The Stoutest, sturdiest, and most rebellious Spirit that ever was, when he shall see christ come in Glory, shall then with howling and wringing of hands cry out upon himself, Ah cursed wretch that I am, o that I had had the grace to have received this Lord christ,
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when he was offered to me!
when he was offered to me!
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Ah beast and foole, that I received him not when I was so often pressed to it,
Ah beast and fool, that I received him not when I was so often pressed to it,
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now shall I receive vengeance, and wrath for ever, because I received not the Lord Christ!
now shall I receive vengeance, and wrath for ever, Because I received not the Lord christ!
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Nay thinke upon one thing also before that day come. There will be a day of Death before the day of Judgement:
Nay think upon one thing also before that day come. There will be a day of Death before the day of Judgement:
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Thou must dye, and thou knowest not how soone, and when thou commest to dye,
Thou must die, and thou Knowest not how soon, and when thou Comest to die,
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like enough thou wilt take up Stephens prayer, Acts 7. 59. Lord Jesus receive my spirit.
like enough thou wilt take up Stephen's prayer, Acts 7. 59. Lord jesus receive my Spirit.
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Then full faine wilt thou be to have Christ Jesus receive thy soule.
Then full feign wilt thou be to have christ jesus receive thy soul.
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Now wouldest thou in good earnest have Christ Jesus receive thy soule when thou dyest? why then, be as willing to receive Christ Jesus into thy soule whilest thou livest.
Now Wouldst thou in good earnest have christ jesus receive thy soul when thou Dies? why then, be as willing to receive christ jesus into thy soul whilst thou Livest.
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He will receive no soule that hath not first received him. In vaine shalt thou cry at thy last gaspe;
He will receive no soul that hath not First received him. In vain shalt thou cry At thy last gasp;
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Lord Jesus receive my soule, if thy soule have not before received him.
Lord jesus receive my soul, if thy soul have not before received him.
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He will returne thee a cold and a comfortlesse answer, Oh now yee can call to mee to receive your soule, I called all the dayes of your life to receive me,
He will return thee a cold and a comfortless answer, O now ye can call to me to receive your soul, I called all the days of your life to receive me,
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for these thirty, forty, fifty yeares together, and you would never bee brought to receive me.
for these thirty, forty, fifty Years together, and you would never be brought to receive me.
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As you have dealt by me, so will I now deale by you.
As you have dealt by me, so will I now deal by you.
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I will now be quit with you, I called upon you to receive me, and yee would not,
I will now be quit with you, I called upon you to receive me, and ye would not,
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now cry you on, and howle on to me, to receive you, I will as little regard your calles, as you regarded mine:
now cry you on, and howl on to me, to receive you, I will as little regard your calls, as you regarded mine:
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your owne measure be mete unto you.
your own measure be meet unto you.
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Let this meditation sinke deeply downe into our hearts, and as willingly as wee would have Christ receive our soules at death,
Let this meditation sink deeply down into our hearts, and as willingly as we would have christ receive our Souls At death,
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and as willingly as wee would be received into everlasting habitations at the last day,
and as willingly as we would be received into everlasting habitations At the last day,
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so willingly, so gladly receive the Lord Jesus Christ now he is offered to you in the Gospel.
so willingly, so gladly receive the Lord jesus christ now he is offered to you in the Gospel.
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It being a matter of so great consequence and necessitie to receive Christ, how may wee come,
It being a matter of so great consequence and necessity to receive christ, how may we come,
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and what must be done to receive him? They that will receive Christ, there must be two things done by them.
and what must be done to receive him? They that will receive christ, there must be two things done by them.
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1. All hindrances must be removed. 2. Some positive duties must be done. 1. All hindrances must be removed. 2. some positive duties must be done.
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CHAP. V. Hindrances to be removed by such as will receive Christ. FIrst, All such things must be removed that hinder the soule from Receiving Christ.
CHAP. V. Hindrances to be removed by such as will receive christ. First, All such things must be removed that hinder the soul from Receiving christ.
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There is no man that receives not Christ, but there is something that holds him off.
There is no man that receives not christ, but there is something that holds him off.
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We reade of a man in the Gospel that had a withered arme. Now if a man would have offered him money upon condition that hee would have received it with his hand, he could not have received it, because his arme was withered.
We read of a man in the Gospel that had a withered arm. Now if a man would have offered him money upon condition that he would have received it with his hand, he could not have received it, Because his arm was withered.
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So God offers Christ to be received, and men receive him not, because their armes are withered.
So God offers christ to be received, and men receive him not, Because their arms Are withered.
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A Palsey shaking hand may receive an almes, but a withered hand cannot.
A Palsy shaking hand may receive an alms, but a withered hand cannot.
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Now there is one thing or other that withers the hand of the soule, that it cannot stretch out it selfe to receive Christ.
Now there is one thing or other that withers the hand of the soul, that it cannot stretch out it self to receive christ.
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Men must therefore first consider, what that is which withers their hand & arme, and must get that first removed, before they can receive Christ.
Men must Therefore First Consider, what that is which withers their hand & arm, and must get that First removed, before they can receive christ.
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When Antichrist was to come into the world, he could not be received untill that which hindred were taken out of the way, 2 Thes. 2. 7. when Christ would and should be received, there is still some one thing or other, that lets and hinders it.
When Antichrist was to come into the world, he could not be received until that which hindered were taken out of the Way, 2 Thebes 2. 7. when christ would and should be received, there is still Some one thing or other, that lets and hinders it.
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And he cannot be received, till that which hinders be taken out of the way.
And he cannot be received, till that which hinders be taken out of the Way.
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Let us see what those hindrances are, that must be first taken out of the way. They are these.
Let us see what those hindrances Are, that must be First taken out of the Way. They Are these.
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First, An over-good conceit of a mans own condition and estate, wherein he is for the present. First, an overgood conceit of a men own condition and estate, wherein he is for the present.
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Such a conceit disconceits a man of the necessitie of Christ, and makes him regardlesse of him when offered.
Such a conceit disconceits a man of the necessity of christ, and makes him regardless of him when offered.
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Offer to a man a thing that he needs not, and he will not be at the paines to reach forth his hand to receive it.
Offer to a man a thing that he needs not, and he will not be At the pains to reach forth his hand to receive it.
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What cares he to receive a thing he needs not? Offer an almes to a rich man,
What Cares he to receive a thing he needs not? Offer an alms to a rich man,
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and he scornes it, what he take an almes, that hath money of his owne in his purse? he thinkes it an abuse, a disgrace,
and he scorns it, what he take an alms, that hath money of his own in his purse? he thinks it an abuse, a disgrace,
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and a disparagement to him for one of his ranke and repute, to have an almes offered him.
and a disparagement to him for one of his rank and repute, to have an alms offered him.
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But offer it to a poore man, to a needy person, his heart is gladded at the offer, and hee thankfully receives it.
But offer it to a poor man, to a needy person, his heart is gladded At the offer, and he thankfully receives it.
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A man that thinkes highly well of his estate already, he thinkes meanly of Christ. The whole need not the Physitian, need no Physicke, and therefore care neither for Physicke, nor Physitian.
A man that thinks highly well of his estate already, he thinks meanly of christ. The Whole need not the physician, need no Physic, and Therefore care neither for Physic, nor physician.
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Men that are strongly possest with the conceit of the present goodnesse of their estates, and conditions, Christ is vile in their eyes.
Men that Are strongly possessed with the conceit of the present Goodness of their estates, and conditions, christ is vile in their eyes.
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A man therefore that would ever receive Christ, must first emptie his heart of all such conceits,
A man Therefore that would ever receive christ, must First empty his heart of all such conceits,
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and be under the sence and under the pinch too of selfe-emptinesse. A man that would receive Christ, must come with an empty hand.
and be under the sense and under the pinch too of Self-emptiness. A man that would receive christ, must come with an empty hand.
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The full stomack despises the honey-combs of the Gospel, and the full hand will never receive Christ offered.
The full stomach despises the Honeycombs of the Gospel, and the full hand will never receive christ offered.
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Stout-hearted persons are farre from righteousnesse, Isa. 46. 12. Hearken unto mee yee stout-hearted, that are far from righteousnesse, I bring neere my righteousnesse.
Stouthearted Persons Are Far from righteousness, Isaiah 46. 12. Harken unto me ye stouthearted, that Are Far from righteousness, I bring near my righteousness.
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God brings Christ, and his righteousnesse neere to men, he offers it them in the ministry of the Gospel,
God brings christ, and his righteousness near to men, he offers it them in the Ministry of the Gospel,
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and yet though it be brought neere, they are farre from it, because they doe not receive it.
and yet though it be brought near, they Are Far from it, Because they do not receive it.
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And why doe they not receive it, when it is brought so neere unto them? Because they are stout-hearted. They have a conceit, that their estate is good already,
And why do they not receive it, when it is brought so near unto them? Because they Are stouthearted. They have a conceit, that their estate is good already,
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and they build and rest upon a righteousnesse of their own in their moralities and performances;
and they built and rest upon a righteousness of their own in their moralities and performances;
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and this conceit makes them so stouthearted, that they will not submit themselves to the righteousnesse of God, Rom. 10. 3. Wee are Lords, wee will not come unto thee, Jer. 2. 31. Beggers will come and receive Gods offers,
and this conceit makes them so stouthearted, that they will not submit themselves to the righteousness of God, Rom. 10. 3. we Are lords, we will not come unto thee, Jer. 2. 31. Beggars will come and receive God's offers,
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and his almes, but whilest men conceit themselves to be Lords, to have Lords estates, they will neither come, nor receive Gods offers.
and his alms, but whilst men conceit themselves to be lords, to have lords estates, they will neither come, nor receive God's offers.
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If therefore wee would receive Christ, wee must away with all these swelling conceits, wee must away with our Lordships, with our stoutnesse, and fulnesse,
If Therefore we would receive christ, we must away with all these swelling conceits, we must away with our Lordship's, with our stoutness, and fullness,
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and labour to see our cursed and damnable condition by nature, the emptinesse and vanitie of all wee have,
and labour to see our cursed and damnable condition by nature, the emptiness and vanity of all we have,
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and doe, we must be in a perishing condition, Luk. 15. 17. in a lost condition, Luk. 19. 10. He that will be Christs disciple,
and do, we must be in a perishing condition, Luk. 15. 17. in a lost condition, Luk. 19. 10. He that will be Christ disciple,
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and receive him for his Lord, must deny himselfe. The Apostle, Phil. 3. counts all things dung, that he may winne and receive Christ.
and receive him for his Lord, must deny himself. The Apostle, Philip 3. counts all things dung, that he may win and receive christ.
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And Christ before he offers Laodicea Gold, Rayment, and eye-salve, he first convinces her of her poverty, beggery, nakednesse,
And christ before he offers Laodicea Gold, Raiment, and eyesalve, he First convinces her of her poverty, beggary, nakedness,
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and labours, to empty her of her selfelove, and selfe-conceitednesse that shee was rich, and needed nothing.
and labours, to empty her of her Self-love, and Self-conceitedness that she was rich, and needed nothing.
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Thereby giving to understand, that it is a most dangerous hindrance that keepes men from receiving Christ, to have an overgood conceit of a mans owne naturall estate, of what he hath, and doth.
Thereby giving to understand, that it is a most dangerous hindrance that keeps men from receiving christ, to have an overgood conceit of a men own natural estate, of what he hath, and does.
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As ever therefore thou wilt receive Christ, away with it.
As ever Therefore thou wilt receive christ, away with it.
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Such as goe downe to the dust, and in the sence of their wretchednesse are laid in the dust;Such as go down to the dust, and in the sense of their wretchedness Are laid in the dust;
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That cannot keepe alive their owne soules, and see no way but death, they they are, that will bow to Christ,That cannot keep alive their own Souls, and see no Way but death, they they Are, that will bow to christ,
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and receive him with all their soules, Psal. 22. 29.
and receive him with all their Souls, Psalm 22. 29.
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CHAP. VI. The love of our lusts, a hindrance from receiving Christ.
CHAP. VI. The love of our Lustiest, a hindrance from receiving christ.
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ANother maine hindrance to the receiving of Christ, is a love of our lusts, an inordinate love of our profits, pleasures, credits, &c. Our lusts loved at all, our profits and pleasures overloved, doe altogether hinder a man from receiving of Christ. A mans lusts must be cast out, if Christ be received in.
another main hindrance to the receiving of christ, is a love of our Lustiest, an inordinate love of our profits, pleasures, credits, etc. Our Lustiest loved At all, our profits and pleasures overlove, do altogether hinder a man from receiving of christ. A men Lustiest must be cast out, if christ be received in.
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Now mens lusts are deare to them, men are strongly bewitcht with them, and they will never endure to receive Christ upon such termes,
Now men's Lustiest Are deer to them, men Are strongly bewitched with them, and they will never endure to receive christ upon such terms,
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as to turne their lusts going.
as to turn their Lustiest going.
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When Christ is once received for the husband, there must be a bill of Divorce given to all these,
When christ is once received for the husband, there must be a bill of Divorce given to all these,
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and they must be packt out.
and they must be packed out.
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That's death to a carnall heart to doe so, he can as easily die as doe it,
That's death to a carnal heart to do so, he can as Easily die as do it,
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and therefore will rather refuse to receive Christ, then he will receive him upon such harsh termes.
and Therefore will rather refuse to receive christ, then he will receive him upon such harsh terms.
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When it was propounded to the Roman Emperour to receive Christ for a God, the Senate refused to doe it,
When it was propounded to the Roman Emperor to receive christ for a God, the Senate refused to do it,
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because they understood if he were received as a God, he onely must be received, and no other with him, all other gods must downe, if they received him:
Because they understood if he were received as a God, he only must be received, and no other with him, all other God's must down, if they received him:
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upon the very same ground it is that men doe not receive Christ into their hearts;
upon the very same ground it is that men do not receive christ into their hearts;
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because they see that if Christ be received, their lusts must out of doores, and Christ alone must have their hearts.
Because they see that if christ be received, their Lustiest must out of doors, and christ alone must have their hearts.
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Christ will not be received by us whilest the roomes of our hearts are taken up by base and sinfull lusts. christ will not be received by us whilst the rooms of our hearts Are taken up by base and sinful Lustiest.
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As when he was borne, he was faine to be in the stable, because no roome for him in the Inne, Luk. 2. 7. So if we make,
As when he was born, he was feign to be in the stable, Because no room for him in the Inn, Luk. 2. 7. So if we make,
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and will have our hearts common Innes, and receptacles for lusts to harbour and lodge them, How long shall thy vaine thoughts lodge within thee? Jer. 4. 14. Christ cannot, will not be received,
and will have our hearts Common Inns, and receptacles for Lustiest to harbour and lodge them, How long shall thy vain thoughts lodge within thee? Jer. 4. 14. christ cannot, will not be received,
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because there is no Roome for him.
Because there is no Room for him.
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What was the reason Diatrephes would not receive John, but because he loved to have the preheminence? 3 John 9. Lusts love to have the preheminence in the heart,
What was the reason Diatrephes would not receive John, but Because he loved to have the pre-eminence? 3 John 9. Lustiest love to have the pre-eminence in the heart,
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and therefore keepe out Christ from being received, because if he be received, they must lose their preheminence,
and Therefore keep out christ from being received, Because if he be received, they must loose their pre-eminence,
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and they had as lieve lose their lives as that. So it is also in the inordinate love of the world, and our profits.
and they had as lieve loose their lives as that. So it is also in the inordinate love of the world, and our profits.
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It was a faire offer which was made to them, Luk. 14. Come; for all things are ready:
It was a fair offer which was made to them, Luk. 14. Come; for all things Are ready:
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Receive Christ tendred to you in the Gospel, and yee shall receive with him all things your soules can desire.
Receive christ tendered to you in the Gospel, and ye shall receive with him all things your Souls can desire.
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And yet they received not Christ in that offer, and all because their oxen, and their farmes inordinately loved, drew their hearts another way.
And yet they received not christ in that offer, and all Because their oxen, and their farms inordinately loved, drew their hearts Another Way.
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It is so in the case of credit and respect in the world, inordinately respected.
It is so in the case of credit and respect in the world, inordinately respected.
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Christ is offered to many a man in the world, but he stickes at receiving him.
christ is offered to many a man in the world, but he sticks At receiving him.
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What is the matter? Oh, sayes he, If I receive him, I shall receive but little credit by it in the world,
What is the matter? O, Says he, If I receive him, I shall receive but little credit by it in the world,
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nay, I shall lose credit and respect amongst my friends. If I might receive Christ, and credit both, I could then receive him;
nay, I shall loose credit and respect among my Friends. If I might receive christ, and credit both, I could then receive him;
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but because if Christ be received my credit will be gone, therefore I will none, I will not meddle.
but Because if christ be received my credit will be gone, Therefore I will none, I will not meddle.
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Our Saviour charging those with this sinne of not receiving him, Joh. 5. 43. I am come in my Fathers name,
Our Saviour charging those with this sin of not receiving him, John 5. 43. I am come in my Father's name,
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and yee receive mee not, doth there shew this very thing to be the reason of their not receiving him, ver. 44. How can yee beleeve which receive honour one of another? As if he had said, I complaine that yee receive mee not;and ye receive me not, does there show this very thing to be the reason of their not receiving him, ver. 44. How can ye believe which receive honour one of Another? As if he had said, I complain that ye receive me not;
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and indeed it is no wonder yee receive me not, when yee receive honour one of another, that is, you desire to have credit, respect, esteeme,
and indeed it is no wonder ye receive me not, when ye receive honour one of Another, that is, you desire to have credit, respect, esteem,
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and good opinion one of another. You see if any one receive me, all his fellows will hate him, scorne, sleight,
and good opinion one of Another. You see if any one receive me, all his Fellows will hate him, scorn, sleight,
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and dis-esteeme him, and you stand so much upon your honour and credit, one amongst another, that it is impossible for you thus inordinately affected to your credit, ever to receive me.
and disesteem him, and you stand so much upon your honour and credit, one among Another, that it is impossible for you thus inordinately affected to your credit, ever to receive me.
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So that if ever wee would receive Christ, we must casheire all our lusts, send them packing.
So that if ever we would receive christ, we must casheire all our Lustiest, send them packing.
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Wee must renounce all our carnall lusts, worldly lusts, and see more gaine to be received in receiving Christ,
we must renounce all our carnal Lustiest, worldly Lustiest, and see more gain to be received in receiving christ,
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then in all the Oxen and Farmes in the world.
then in all the Oxen and Farms in the world.
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Be willing to sacrifice thy credit and esteeme in the world, and be content to be the reproach of the world,
Be willing to sacrifice thy credit and esteem in the world, and be content to be the reproach of the world,
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so thou mayest but receive, and enjoy him.
so thou Mayest but receive, and enjoy him.
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CHAP. VII. False and groundlesse feares, a hindrance to the receiving of Christ.
CHAP. VII. False and groundless fears, a hindrance to the receiving of christ.
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THere be many that goe further then in the former cases, that doe haply seriously desire to receive Christ,
THere be many that go further then in the former cases, that do haply seriously desire to receive christ,
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and yet dare not, but are afraid to doe it.
and yet Dare not, but Are afraid to do it.
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Not afraid, because of parting with their lusts, with their profits, credit, ease, &c. but afraid in regard of their owne unworthinesse.
Not afraid, Because of parting with their Lustiest, with their profits, credit, ease, etc. but afraid in regard of their own unworthiness.
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They feare that it will be over-boldly, and saucily done, for such as they are to offer to receive Christ, in that guilty and unworthy condition in which they stand.
They Fear that it will be overboldly, and saucily done, for such as they Are to offer to receive christ, in that guilty and unworthy condition in which they stand.
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They have been foule and filthy sinners;
They have been foul and filthy Sinners;
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what have they to doe to receive Christ, or to meddle with him? Surely Christ will never be received by such hainous sinners as they are.
what have they to do to receive christ, or to meddle with him? Surely christ will never be received by such heinous Sinners as they Are.
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These false feares keepe many a soule from that forwardnesse in receiving Christ that should be.
These false fears keep many a soul from that forwardness in receiving christ that should be.
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But these be feares for which no ground at all:
But these be fears for which no ground At all:
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for first; God offers him to such sinners, and calls upon such sinners to receive him.
for First; God offers him to such Sinners, and calls upon such Sinners to receive him.
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He was offered to, and received by those very men that crucified him, Act. 2. It is not humilitie to stand straining courtesie, when God offers Christ.
He was offered to, and received by those very men that Crucified him, Act. 2. It is not humility to stand straining courtesy, when God offers christ.
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Nay, God offering Christ to such sinners, it is disobedience, and not humilitie, not to receive him.
Nay, God offering christ to such Sinners, it is disobedience, and not humility, not to receive him.
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It is no presumption, no boldnesse, no saucinesse to do that which God commands us to doe.
It is no presumption, no boldness, no sauciness to do that which God commands us to do.
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It is a faithlesse feare, and a false humility to hang backe when God wills us to receive him.
It is a faithless Fear, and a false humility to hang back when God wills us to receive him.
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Secondly, Christ received sinners, Luk. 15. 2. And therefore hainous sinners may receive Christ. Zacheus a Publican,Secondly, christ received Sinners, Luk. 15. 2. And Therefore heinous Sinners may receive christ. Zacchaeus a Publican,
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and such a sinner, as the people murmure at Christ for his sake, Luk. 19. 7. and yet Christ offered himselfe to be received, and was received by him.
and such a sinner, as the people murmur At christ for his sake, Luk. 19. 7. and yet christ offered himself to be received, and was received by him.
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Thirdly, If thou be so unworthy, and so great a sinner, the more need thou hast to receive him.Thirdly, If thou be so unworthy, and so great a sinner, the more need thou hast to receive him.
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The greater thine unworthinesse, the greater need of Christ to take off thine unworthinesse.
The greater thine unworthiness, the greater need of christ to take off thine unworthiness.
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Fourthly, If none should receive Christ till they were worthy, who should ever have him? Fiftly, who ever was refused for his unworthinesse that had a desire to receive him? Therefore what ever thy sinnes,Fourthly, If none should receive christ till they were worthy, who should ever have him? Fifty, who ever was refused for his unworthiness that had a desire to receive him? Therefore what ever thy Sins,
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and unworthinesse be, I say unto thee as the Angel said to Joseph whilest he was in that demur what to doe, Mat. 1. 20. Feare not, sayes he, to take Mary thy wife;
and unworthiness be, I say unto thee as the Angel said to Joseph whilst he was in that demur what to do, Mathew 1. 20. fear not, Says he, to take Marry thy wife;
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to receive her for thy wife. to receive her for thy wife.
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So I say, what ever thy sinnes have been, what ever thine owne unworthinesse be, feare not to receive Christ Jesus thine husband.
So I say, what ever thy Sins have been, what ever thine own unworthiness be, Fear not to receive christ jesus thine husband.
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It is an undervaluing of Christ, when wee feare in this case to receive him; as if his worthinesse were not such as could swallow up all our unworthinesse.
It is an undervaluing of christ, when we Fear in this case to receive him; as if his worthiness were not such as could swallow up all our unworthiness.
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It is strange to see Satans fetches.
It is strange to see Satan Fetches.
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It is his plot with most men to keep them from receiving Christ by a conceit of their worthinesse,
It is his plot with most men to keep them from receiving christ by a conceit of their worthiness,
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and when he sees that men once come to see their unworthinesse, and their need of Christ,
and when he sees that men once come to see their unworthiness, and their need of christ,
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and a desire to receive him, then he staves them of with their unworthinesse, and would have them so over-mannerly,
and a desire to receive him, then he staves them of with their unworthiness, and would have them so over-mannerly,
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as not to receive him, because of their unworthinesse.
as not to receive him, Because of their unworthiness.
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Shall a poore, meane conditioned woman refuse the offer of a rich husband, because shee is poore and beggerly,
Shall a poor, mean conditioned woman refuse the offer of a rich husband, Because she is poor and beggarly,
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or hath shee not the more reason to accept it for her poverty? In such a case it were a fond thing to be overhumble,
or hath she not the more reason to accept it for her poverty? In such a case it were a found thing to be overhumble,
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as to stand in her owne light, and hinder her selfe for ever.
as to stand in her own Light, and hinder her self for ever.
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When David made the tender of marriage to Abagail, shee in her humility of spirit confesses her selfe not worthy of such a match, Let thine handmaid be a servant to wash the feet of the servants of my Lord, 1 Sam. 25. 41. But yet for all that, shee refuses not the offer,
When David made the tender of marriage to Abagail, she in her humility of Spirit Confesses her self not worthy of such a match, Let thine handmaid be a servant to wash the feet of the Servants of my Lord, 1 Sam. 25. 41. But yet for all that, she refuses not the offer,
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but shee arose, and made hast, and followed after the messengers of David, and became his wife, verse 42. So when Christ offers himselfe to be received as our Husband, let us not stand so much in our owne light,
but she arose, and made haste, and followed After the messengers of David, and became his wife, verse 42. So when christ offers himself to be received as our Husband, let us not stand so much in our own Light,
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as to refuse to receive him, because of our unworthinesse of such a favour.
as to refuse to receive him, Because of our unworthiness of such a favour.
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Confesse wee our unworthinesse of it, but yet rise up, and make hast, and follow after the messengers of Christ, and become his wife.
Confess we our unworthiness of it, but yet rise up, and make haste, and follow After the messengers of christ, and become his wife.
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Why should wee stumble at that, at which Christ stumbled not? If any should stumble at unworthinesse, it should be Christ himselfe.
Why should we Stumble At that, At which christ stumbled not? If any should Stumble At unworthiness, it should be christ himself.
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And when he notwithstanding our unworthinesse offers himselfe;
And when he notwithstanding our unworthiness offers himself;
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why should not wee receive his offer? If our unworthinesse be no barre to his offer,
why should not we receive his offer? If our unworthiness be no bar to his offer,
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why should it be to our receiving? If David thinke not unworthily of Abigail, but is content and desirous to make her his wife,
why should it be to our receiving? If David think not unworthily of Abigail, but is content and desirous to make her his wife,
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why then should Abigail under a pretence of unworthinesse, refuse to receive David for her husband?
why then should Abigail under a pretence of unworthiness, refuse to receive David for her husband?
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CHAP. VIII. The Positive Duty which must be performed of all that will receive Christ. THe second thing is the Positive Duty to be done for the receiving of Christ.
CHAP. VIII. The Positive Duty which must be performed of all that will receive christ. THe second thing is the Positive Duty to be done for the receiving of christ.
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And the duty to be done is, To beleeve. To beleeve, is to receive Christ,
And the duty to be done is, To believe. To believe, is to receive christ,
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and when wee doe beleeve, wee doe receive him, Joh. 1. 12. To as many as received him, that is, to as many as beleeved in his name.
and when we do believe, we do receive him, John 1. 12. To as many as received him, that is, to as many as believed in his name.
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So Joh. 5. 43, 44. Yee receive me not, how can yee beleeve? Therefore they received him not, because they beleeved not.
So John 5. 43, 44. Ye receive me not, how can ye believe? Therefore they received him not, Because they believed not.
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Then Christ is received when he dwells in our hearts, and he dwells in our hearts by faith, Eph. 3. 17. For the better understanding of this point, wee must know, that the receiving of Christ by faith, stands in setting faith on work in the severall acts thereof.
Then christ is received when he dwells in our hearts, and he dwells in our hearts by faith, Ephesians 3. 17. For the better understanding of this point, we must know, that the receiving of christ by faith, Stands in setting faith on work in the several acts thereof.
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Now, faith is to be considered as the eye of the soule, and as the hand of the soule,
Now, faith is to be considered as the eye of the soul, and as the hand of the soul,
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and in receiving of Christ, it must be set on worke as both. There be false faiths in the world.
and in receiving of christ, it must be Set on work as both. There be false faiths in the world.
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Some faith is all eye, and no hand, it sees and knowes not, it applyes, and apprehends nothing.
some faith is all eye, and no hand, it sees and knows not, it Applies, and apprehends nothing.
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Some faith is all hand, will be catching, and snatching at Christ, it is no eye. The first is a lame faith, the second is a blind faith. 2 Sam. 5. 8. The blind, and the lame were hated of Davids soule, so is the Idoll faith, the lame and blinde faith of the world hated of Gods soule;
some faith is all hand, will be catching, and snatching At christ, it is no eye. The First is a lame faith, the second is a blind faith. 2 Sam. 5. 8. The blind, and the lame were hated of Davids soul, so is the Idol faith, the lame and blind faith of the world hated of God's soul;
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and as it is there said;
and as it is there said;
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The blinde, and the lame shall not come into the house, so neither shall they come into heaven,The blind, and the lame shall not come into the house, so neither shall they come into heaven,
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because neither a lame nor a blinde faith doe receive Christ.
Because neither a lame nor a blind faith do receive christ.
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First, then the faith that will receive Christ, must be set on worke as the eye of the soule. First, then the faith that will receive christ, must be Set on work as the eye of the soul.
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A man that will receive Christ, must first see Christ, see his worth, excellency, beauty, and all-sufficiency.
A man that will receive christ, must First see christ, see his worth, excellency, beauty, and All-sufficiency.
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He must so see him, that he may see him worth the receiving, worth the having.
He must so see him, that he may see him worth the receiving, worth the having.
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A man will never care to receive that, or once put out his hand to take that, in which he sees no worth.
A man will never care to receive that, or once put out his hand to take that, in which he sees no worth.
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But when a man sees a thing offered wherein he sees worth, the worth of it will make him reach out to receive it.
But when a man sees a thing offered wherein he sees worth, the worth of it will make him reach out to receive it.
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Zacheus did receive Christ into his house, and into his heart, but the first step to it was a desire to see him, and he first gat up into the Sycamore tree to see him. The word,Zacchaeus did receive christ into his house, and into his heart, but the First step to it was a desire to see him, and he First got up into the Sycamore tree to see him. The word,
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and the ministry of the Gospel is the Sycamore tree, by studious reading, and hearing the word, must men get up into the Sycamore, from whence they may see Christ.
and the Ministry of the Gospel is the Sycamore tree, by studious reading, and hearing the word, must men get up into the Sycamore, from whence they may see christ.
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It is in this case as in Eves tentation. The Divell offers her the forbidden fruit, and shee receives it;
It is in this case as in Eves tentation. The devil offers her the forbidden fruit, and she receives it;
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shee should not have received it, but see what moved her to receive it.
she should not have received it, but see what moved her to receive it.
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Gen. 3. 6. And when shee saw that the tree was good for foode, that it was a desire to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, shee tooke of the fruit, shee received it:Gen. 3. 6. And when she saw that the tree was good for food, that it was a desire to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit, she received it:
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shee lookt through false glasses, and was gulled with false apprehensions, but yet thus much wee may see by it;
she looked through false glasses, and was gulled with false apprehensions, but yet thus much we may see by it;
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that when wee see, and judge a thing offered to be of worth, precious, and desireable, that that is the next way to make it receiveable.
that when we see, and judge a thing offered to be of worth, precious, and desirable, that that is the next Way to make it receivable.
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And thus is it in receiving Christ.
And thus is it in receiving christ.
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As the Apple-tree among the trees of the wood, so is my beloved amongst the sonnes; As the Apple tree among the trees of the wood, so is my Beloved among the Sons;
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I sate downe under his shadow with great delight, and his fruit was sweet unto my tast, Cant. 2. 3. If ever wee would receive the fruit of this tree, wee must labour by the eye of faith to see the excellency of this tree, and the fruit of it.I sat down under his shadow with great delight, and his fruit was sweet unto my taste, Cant 2. 3. If ever we would receive the fruit of this tree, we must labour by the eye of faith to see the excellency of this tree, and the fruit of it.
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Wee must first see that Christ as farre excells all other things, as the Appletree doth excell all the ordinary and common trees of the wood, that there is delight under his shadow, that there is sweetnesse in his fruit, that it is a tree good for foode, that it is a desire to the eyes, that it is a tree to be desired to make one wise indeed, 1 Cor. 1. 30. He of God is made unto us wisdome.
we must First see that christ as Far excels all other things, as the Apple tree does excel all the ordinary and Common trees of the wood, that there is delight under his shadow, that there is sweetness in his fruit, that it is a tree good for food, that it is a desire to the eyes, that it is a tree to be desired to make one wise indeed, 1 Cor. 1. 30. He of God is made unto us Wisdom.
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And the excellencies of this tree once seene, would holily tempt us to receive the offered fruits thereof.
And the excellencies of this tree once seen, would holily tempt us to receive the offered fruits thereof.
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We see Joh. 1. 11, 12. that the Disciples, and the faithfull received Christ, when others received him not, His owne received him not, yet wee his Disciples received him.
We see John 1. 11, 12. that the Disciples, and the faithful received christ, when Others received him not, His own received him not, yet we his Disciples received him.
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But how came they to receive him? They did it by faith, vers. 12. But marke what was the first act of faith in receiving him;
But how Come they to receive him? They did it by faith, vers. 12. But mark what was the First act of faith in receiving him;
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That wee see vers. 14. And we beheld his glory, the glory as of the onely begotten of the Father.
That we see vers. 14. And we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father.
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Our faith pierced through the vaile, and covert of the flesh.
Our faith pierced through the veil, and covert of the Flesh.
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We saw him, and prized him as the onely begotten Sonne of God, and so by the eye of faith seeing the glory and excellency of Christ, wee received him.We saw him, and prized him as the only begotten Son of God, and so by the eye of faith seeing the glory and excellency of christ, we received him.
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Looke how Paul speakes in the case of Receiving Epaphroditus, Phil. 2. 29. Receive him therefore in the Lord, with all gladnesse, and hold such in reputation.
Look how Paul speaks in the case of Receiving Epaphroditus, Philip 2. 29. Receive him Therefore in the Lord, with all gladness, and hold such in reputation.
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Paul would have him be received, and received gladly, and therefore that they might the readilier doe that, wi••es them to have him in Reputation.Paul would have him be received, and received gladly, and Therefore that they might the readilier doe that, wi••es them to have him in Reputation.
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Hee knew well enough, that if they did not prize him, if they had esteemed him a fellow of little worth, that had nothing in him, that they would never receive him, at least with no gladnesse.
He knew well enough, that if they did not prize him, if they had esteemed him a fellow of little worth, that had nothing in him, that they would never receive him, At least with no gladness.
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But if they did but consider that he was a man of worth, that he was a precious man,
But if they did but Consider that he was a man of worth, that he was a precious man,
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and so had him in reputation according to his desert, that they would receive him with all gladnesse.
and so had him in reputation according to his desert, that they would receive him with all gladness.
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So is it in the receiving of Christ. Hold him once in reputation, and wee shall receive him with all gladnesse.
So is it in the receiving of christ. Hold him once in reputation, and we shall receive him with all gladness.
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Labour by the eye of faith to see his precious excellencies, and wee cannot but hold him in Reputation.
Labour by the eye of faith to see his precious excellencies, and we cannot but hold him in Reputation.
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Faith first shewes to the soule the precious excellencies, and glories of Christ, it represents him exceeding precious to the soule,
Faith First shows to the soul the precious excellencies, and Glories of christ, it represents him exceeding precious to the soul,
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as the eye it lets in the excellency of Christ into the understanding upon which the affections are raised,
as the eye it lets in the excellency of christ into the understanding upon which the affections Are raised,
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and stirred up to the receiving of him. Wee shall see it made good in two Texts.
and stirred up to the receiving of him. we shall see it made good in two Texts.
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One is that, Mat. 13. 45, 46. The Kingdome of heaven is like unto a Merchant man seeking goodly pearles, who when he hath found one pearle of great price, he went and sold all that he had, and bought it.
One is that, Mathew 13. 45, 46. The Kingdom of heaven is like unto a Merchant man seeking goodly Pearls, who when he hath found one pearl of great price, he went and sold all that he had, and bought it.
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He sells all you see to receive that pearle, what moves him to it? Hee found one pearle of great price. Here is then the first thing that sets all the rest on worke, he saw it was a pearle of price, of great price, of great worth, he saw it was worth the receiving, worth the having.
He sells all you see to receive that pearl, what moves him to it? He found one pearl of great price. Here is then the First thing that sets all the rest on work, he saw it was a pearl of price, of great price, of great worth, he saw it was worth the receiving, worth the having.
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He that ever will receive this blessed pearle that is offered in the Gospel, must first have the eye of faith to see the price, value, and worth of it.
He that ever will receive this blessed pearl that is offered in the Gospel, must First have the eye of faith to see the price, valve, and worth of it.
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Another place is that, Cant. 6. 1. Whither is thy beloved gone? whither is thy beloved turned aside, that wee may seeke him with thee? as if they had said, wee have a great desire to receive Christ.
another place is that, Cant 6. 1. Whither is thy Beloved gone? whither is thy Beloved turned aside, that we may seek him with thee? as if they had said, we have a great desire to receive christ.
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But how was this desire raised? That wee may see, Chap. 5. vers. 9, 10. and so to the end.
But how was this desire raised? That we may see, Chap. 5. vers. 9, 10. and so to the end.
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The Church had spoken of her beloved, of her Christ, ver. 8. Thereupon others aske her what this beloved is,
The Church had spoken of her Beloved, of her christ, ver. 8. Thereupon Others ask her what this Beloved is,
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and this Christ is, with whom shee makes so much adoe. Shee therefore describes and sets him forth in all his excellencies, beauties, and glories;
and this christ is, with whom she makes so much ado. Shee Therefore describes and sets him forth in all his excellencies, beauty's, and Glories;
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and tells them, ver. 16. That he is altogether lovely, altogether desires, or wholly desirable things. Now when upon this description and relation of hers, they see the invaluable worth,
and tells them, ver. 16. That he is altogether lovely, altogether Desires, or wholly desirable things. Now when upon this description and Relation of hers, they see the invaluable worth,
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and excellency of Christ, when they see him to be wholly desires, then are their desires wholly to receive him;
and excellency of christ, when they see him to be wholly Desires, then Are their Desires wholly to receive him;
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Then they cry out, Whither is thy beloved gone, that wee may seeke him with thee? So that the eye of faith is the first in-let of Christ into the soule,
Then they cry out, Whither is thy Beloved gone, that we may seek him with thee? So that the eye of faith is the First inlet of christ into the soul,
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and this act of faith in seeing Christs excellencies, is the first in receiving Christ.
and this act of faith in seeing Christ excellencies, is the First in receiving christ.
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And therefore when the Apostle gives us the sum of the Gospel, Christ crucified for sinnes, marke how he speakes, 1 Tim. 1. 15. This is a faithfull saying, and sayes not which ought to bee received of all.
And Therefore when the Apostle gives us the sum of the Gospel, christ Crucified for Sins, mark how he speaks, 1 Tim. 1. 15. This is a faithful saying, and Says not which ought to be received of all.
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That's true, this Christ and this Doctrine concerning him, is to be received: But he addes withall, a secret argument to perswade men to receive it.
That's true, this christ and this Doctrine Concerning him, is to be received: But he adds withal, a secret argument to persuade men to receive it.
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It is worthy to be received of all. It is worthy to be received of all.
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Thereby shewing that before men will receive the Gospel, and receive Christ, they must see Christ to be worthy of all acceptation,
Thereby showing that before men will receive the Gospel, and receive christ, they must see christ to be worthy of all acceptation,
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and that when they see Christ worthy of all acceptation, then they will set upon the receiving of him.
and that when they see christ worthy of all acceptation, then they will Set upon the receiving of him.
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This is then the first thing in receiving Christ, an high prizing of him, and his excellencies, which makes way to the actual! receiving of him;
This is then the First thing in receiving christ, an high prizing of him, and his excellencies, which makes Way to the actual! receiving of him;
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For the understanding being throughly and truly convinced of his excellencies, the affections necessarily follow, and stirre up proportionable endeavours for the receiving of him.
For the understanding being thoroughly and truly convinced of his excellencies, the affections necessarily follow, and stir up proportionable endeavours for the receiving of him.
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And what is the cause that men doe not receive Christ, but the ignorance of his worth? Joh. 4. 10. If thou knewest the gift of God,
And what is the cause that men do not receive christ, but the ignorance of his worth? John 4. 10. If thou Knewest the gift of God,
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and who it is that sayes to thee, Give mee to drinke, thou wouldest have asked of him. and who it is that Says to thee, Give me to drink, thou Wouldst have asked of him.
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Rom. 10. 3. For they being ignorant of Gods righteousnesse, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousnesse of God.
Rom. 10. 3. For they being ignorant of God's righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God.
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Mens ignorance of Christ, breeds in them a low prizing, and a base undervaluing of him,
Mens ignorance of christ, breeds in them a low prizing, and a base undervaluing of him,
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and therefore every vile thing is preferred before him.
and Therefore every vile thing is preferred before him.
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It was a vile sin which is complained of, Amos 2. 6. That they sold the righteous for silver,
It was a vile since which is complained of, Amos 2. 6. That they sold the righteous for silver,
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and the poore for a paire of shooes. and the poor for a pair of shoes.
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A vile sinne that Joel complaines of, Joel 3. 3. They have cast lots upon my people,
A vile sin that Joel complains of, Joel 3. 3. They have cast lots upon my people,
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and have given a boy for an harlot, and sold a girle for wine, that they might drinke. and have given a boy for an harlot, and sold a girl for wine, that they might drink.
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It was a vile sinne in Judas, that he sold, and prized Christ at thirty pieces:
It was a vile sin in Judas, that he sold, and prized christ At thirty Pieces:
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A goodly price that I was prized at of them. Zech. 11. 13. It was the price at which slaves were prized.A goodly price that I was prized At of them. Zechariah 11. 13. It was the price At which slaves were prized.
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Exod. 21. 32. Now if so base a thing in the Israelites, to prize the righteous and the poore so basely,Exod 21. 32. Now if so base a thing in the Israelites, to prize the righteous and the poor so basely,
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as to sell them for old shooes, to sell a boy for an harlot, if in Judas to prize Christ but at thirty pieces, what is it then to prize Christ under old shooes, to sell him for an harlot,
as to fell them for old shoes, to fell a boy for an harlot, if in Judas to prize christ but At thirty Pieces, what is it then to prize christ under old shoes, to fell him for an harlot,
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for wine, for uncleane and drunken lusts? And yet thus is Christ prized by men, men will sell him for old shooes,
for wine, for unclean and drunken Lustiest? And yet thus is christ prized by men, men will fell him for old shoes,
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for an harlot, for a pot, for a penny. So basely is the precious Lord of Glory viliprized by sinfull men.
for an harlot, for a pot, for a penny. So basely is the precious Lord of Glory viliprized by sinful men.
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And because men so wofully undervalue him, and esteeme so basely of him, therefore it is they receive him not;
And Because men so woefully undervalue him, and esteem so basely of him, Therefore it is they receive him not;
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for who would trouble himselfe to be at that paines that is required in the receiving of Christ, that doth not prize him above thirty pieces, above an harlot, above wine, above old shooes? Now,
for who would trouble himself to be At that pains that is required in the receiving of christ, that does not prize him above thirty Pieces, above an harlot, above wine, above old shoes? Now,
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as this base under-prizing of Christ makes men neglect the receiving of him, so certainly when men once have the eye of faith to see the due worth,
as this base under-prizing of christ makes men neglect the receiving of him, so Certainly when men once have the eye of faith to see the due worth,
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and the true excellencies of Christ, then will they bestirre themselves for the receiving of him.
and the true excellencies of christ, then will they Bestir themselves for the receiving of him.
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See Mat. 14. 35, 36. And when the men of the place had knowledge of him, they sent out into all the Countrey round about,
See Mathew 14. 35, 36. And when the men of the place had knowledge of him, they sent out into all the Country round about,
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and brought unto him all that were diseased, and besought him that they might onely touch the hem of his garment. and brought unto him all that were diseased, and besought him that they might only touch the hem of his garment.
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So, had men now but the knowledge of Christ, and knew how rich, how precious a Christ he were, they would flocke thicke and threefold after him,
So, had men now but the knowledge of christ, and knew how rich, how precious a christ he were, they would flock thick and threefold After him,
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and be earnest sutors that they might receive him.
and be earnest Suitors that they might receive him.
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It is Christs preciousnesse well viewed by faith that fetches men in unto him. 1 Pet. 2. 4. As therefore wee would frame our soules to the receiving of Christ,
It is Christ preciousness well viewed by faith that Fetches men in unto him. 1 Pet. 2. 4. As Therefore we would frame our Souls to the receiving of christ,
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so study Christ, study his excellencies, view his beauties. It is a noble study to study Christ:
so study christ, study his excellencies, view his beauty's. It is a noble study to study christ:
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The Angels in Heaven are students in this Divinity, they desire to looke into, to pry into these things. 1 Pet. 1. 12. It is the same word that is used of Johns looking into Christs grave, Joh. 20. 5. And he stooped downe and looked in, because he would throughly see how things were, hee stooped downe to looke wishly and narrowly;
The Angels in Heaven Are Students in this Divinity, they desire to look into, to pry into these things. 1 Pet. 1. 12. It is the same word that is used of Johns looking into Christ grave, John 20. 5. And he stooped down and looked in, Because he would thoroughly see how things were, he stooped down to look wishly and narrowly;
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with such earnestnesse, with such desire looke the blessed Angels into the mysteries of the Gospel, they stoop down, and look into them.
with such earnestness, with such desire look the blessed Angels into the Mysteres of the Gospel, they stoop down, and look into them.
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They do not onely study, but wondrous hard doe they study the unsearchable riches of Christ;
They do not only study, but wondrous hard do they study the unsearchable riches of christ;
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If the Angels have benefit by Christ, yet what is their benefit to ours? Christ came for us, was Incarnate,
If the Angels have benefit by christ, yet what is their benefit to ours? christ Come for us, was Incarnate,
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and crucified for us, how much more concernes it us to looke into these things then the Angels? The looking into the Arke cost them full deare, 1 Sam. 6. 19. It is our undoing that now wee doe not look into the Arke.
and Crucified for us, how much more concerns it us to look into these things then the Angels? The looking into the Ark cost them full deer, 1 Sam. 6. 19. It is our undoing that now we do not look into the Ark.
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It was death for the Kohathites that were Levites to look into the Sanctuary, and see the holy things.
It was death for the Kohathites that were Levites to look into the Sanctuary, and see the holy things.
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Numb. 4. 4. 20. But now it is otherwise, God now under the Gospel hath unveyled all the holy things,Numb. 4. 4. 20. But now it is otherwise, God now under the Gospel hath unveiled all the holy things,
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and the very Arke which was in the holy of holies, is to be seene, Apoc. 11. 19. It is our sin,
and the very Ark which was in the holy of holies, is to be seen, Apocalypse 11. 19. It is our since,
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and it is our death not to pry now into the Arke. 2 Cor. 4. 3. If our Gospel be hid, it is hid to them that perish.
and it is our death not to pry now into the Ark. 2 Cor. 4. 3. If our Gospel be hid, it is hid to them that perish.
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Pry therefore into the Arke, and there see the treasures of all grace, and good laid up,
Pry Therefore into the Ark, and there see the treasures of all grace, and good laid up,
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so fixe thine eye upon these treasures, as thou mayest be stirred up to an holy covetousnesse, and greedinesse of receiving them.
so fix thine eye upon these treasures, as thou Mayest be stirred up to an holy covetousness, and greediness of receiving them.
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Secondly, The faith that will receive Christ, must worke as an hand: And it must doe a double worke of the hand.
Secondly, The faith that will receive christ, must work as an hand: And it must do a double work of the hand.
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First, Faith must stretch out it selfe and reach out it selfe to receive Christ. First, Faith must stretch out it self and reach out it self to receive christ.
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If a man would receive Christ, he must doe in this case, as Christ spake to him Mark. 3. 5. Stretch forth thine hand. This stretching forth of the hand, is upon the sight of Christs excellencies, to stirre up in our hearts, strong, vehement, restlesse, and affectionate desires after him.
If a man would receive christ, he must do in this case, as christ spoke to him Mark. 3. 5. Stretch forth thine hand. This stretching forth of the hand, is upon the sighed of Christ excellencies, to stir up in our hearts, strong, vehement, restless, and affectionate Desires After him.
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Cant. 8. 2. Oh that thou wert as my brother, that sucked the breasts of my mother! Cant 8. 2. O that thou Wertenberg as my brother, that sucked the breasts of my mother!
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Oh that I had this precious Lord Christ! oh that he were mine, that I were possessed of him!
O that I had this precious Lord christ! o that he were mine, that I were possessed of him!
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This is the Lifting up of the doores and gates, Psal. 24. 7. When the soule is lifted,
This is the Lifting up of the doors and gates, Psalm 24. 7. When the soul is lifted,
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and raised up after Christ in strong desires to enjoy him; these desires are the reaching, and stretching forth of the hand to receive him.
and raised up After christ in strong Desires to enjoy him; these Desires Are the reaching, and stretching forth of the hand to receive him.
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And such a reaching out of the hand of the soule, shall not misse of receiving Christ.
And such a reaching out of the hand of the soul, shall not miss of receiving christ.
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Mat. 5. Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after Righteousnesse, for they shall be filled. Mathew 5. Blessed Are they that hunger and thirst After Righteousness, for they shall be filled.
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Therefore they shall receive, or else how be filled? It is as if he had said;
Therefore they shall receive, or Else how be filled? It is as if he had said;
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Blessed are they that stretch out their hands, for they shall receive.
Blessed Are they that stretch out their hands, for they shall receive.
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Apoc. 22. 17. Let him that is athirst come, and whosoever will let him take the water of life freely. Apocalypse 22. 17. Let him that is athirst come, and whosoever will let him take the water of life freely.
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Thirst will make a man reach and stretch forth the hand for water, and reaching helpes to receiving. The Law of God was, Deut. 24. 15. that a poore man should receive his pay at his day:
Thirst will make a man reach and stretch forth the hand for water, and reaching helps to receiving. The Law of God was, Deuteronomy 24. 15. that a poor man should receive his pay At his day:
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and see what is one reason for it. Because he lifts up his soule unto it;
and see what is one reason for it. Because he lifts up his soul unto it;
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that is, he sets his heart upon it, with a strong desire to receive it, and therefore God would not have him disappointed.
that is, he sets his heart upon it, with a strong desire to receive it, and Therefore God would not have him disappointed.
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Now surely God will not deale worse with a poore soule, then he would have them deale with a poore man.
Now surely God will not deal Worse with a poor soul, then he would have them deal with a poor man.
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If a poore man that hath lifted up his soule in desires after his hyre, must not be disappointed,
If a poor man that hath lifted up his soul in Desires After his hire, must not be disappointed,
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but must receive his hyre, then surely when GOD sees a poore soule lift up it selfe,
but must receive his hire, then surely when GOD sees a poor soul lift up it self,
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and reaching out it selfe in its desires after Christ, he will not have it disappointed of receiving Christ.
and reaching out it self in its Desires After christ, he will not have it disappointed of receiving christ.
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What comparison betweene wages desired, and Christ desired? The LORD that will not in his goodnesse have the desires of poore men, will much lesse suffer the desires of poore soules after Christ be deceived.
What comparison between wages desired, and christ desired? The LORD that will not in his Goodness have the Desires of poor men, will much less suffer the Desires of poor Souls After christ be deceived.
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Secondly, Faith as the hand, must lay hold upon, take, claspe about, and fasten upon Christ offered. Secondly, Faith as the hand, must lay hold upon, take, clasp about, and fasten upon christ offered.
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Wee see Luk. 2. 26. that Simeon had it revealed unto him that he should see the Lords Christ.
we see Luk. 2. 26. that Simeon had it revealed unto him that he should see the lords christ.
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And when Christ was brought into the Temple by his parents, he doth view him, and looks upon him;
And when christ was brought into the Temple by his Parents, he does view him, and looks upon him;
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but yet that would not satisfie him, to see him; but vers. 28. Then he took him up in his armes.
but yet that would not satisfy him, to see him; but vers. 28. Then he took him up in his arms.
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Faith doth as Simeon did, It not onely viewes, and sees Christ, and his worth,
Faith does as Simeon did, It not only views, and sees christ, and his worth,
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but seeing him it reaches out after him, and takes him up in his Armes, claspes about him,
but seeing him it reaches out After him, and Takes him up in his Arms, clasps about him,
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and holds him fast for her owne.
and holds him fast for her own.
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And hence is the phrase of receiving Christ, Joh. 1. 12. And Receiving the promises, 1. Tim. 1. 15. And the phrase of embracing the promises, Heb. 11. 13. And laying hold on eternall life, 1 Tim. 6. 12. And this act of faith in receiving Christ, is that, Cant. 8. 2. I would lead thee, and bring thee into thy mothers house.
And hence is the phrase of receiving christ, John 1. 12. And Receiving the promises, 1. Tim. 1. 15. And the phrase of embracing the promises, Hebrew 11. 13. And laying hold on Eternal life, 1 Tim. 6. 12. And this act of faith in receiving christ, is that, Cant 8. 2. I would led thee, and bring thee into thy mother's house.
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When God offers Christ in the Gospel a Lord, and a Saviour, and wee take Christ for our Lord,
When God offers christ in the Gospel a Lord, and a Saviour, and we take christ for our Lord,
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and Saviour, then doe wee receive him. Behold, sayes God, I offer you Christ to be your Lord and Saviour;
and Saviour, then do we receive him. Behold, Says God, I offer you christ to be your Lord and Saviour;
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Now then comes faith and hath a double act.
Now then comes faith and hath a double act.
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An Act of the understanding, by which as the eye of the soule it sees as the necessity,
an Act of the understanding, by which as the eye of the soul it sees as the necessity,
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so the worth, and price of Christ.
so the worth, and price of christ.
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Here, sayes faith, I see a very precious Christ, I see wonderfull worth, and excellency in him, I see he is well worth the looking after,
Here, Says faith, I see a very precious christ, I see wonderful worth, and excellency in him, I see he is well worth the looking After,
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well worth the having, and receiving. An Act of the will. And that is twofold;
well worth the having, and receiving. an Act of the will. And that is twofold;
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first, as the hand of the soule to reach and stretch out it selfe after Christ in vehement and strong desires after him. First, as the hand of the soul to reach and stretch out it self After christ in vehement and strong Desires After him.
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Here faith sayes, oh that I had this precious Christ, oh that this precious Christ were mine!
Here faith Says, o that I had this precious christ, o that this precious christ were mine!
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oh that upon any termes my Soule might enjoy him!
o that upon any terms my Soul might enjoy him!
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Secondly, as the hand of the soule to lay hold upon, to apply, and take Christ offered.Secondly, as the hand of the soul to lay hold upon, to apply, and take christ offered.
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Here faith sayes, This precious Christ I doe willingly and gladly receive, I lay hold upon him as my Lord, and Saviour.
Here faith Says, This precious christ I do willingly and gladly receive, I lay hold upon him as my Lord, and Saviour.
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Behold Lord, as thou offerest him unto me, so doe I receive, and take him, My Lord, and my God;
Behold Lord, as thou offerest him unto me, so do I receive, and take him, My Lord, and my God;
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Welcome Lord Christ, I claspe about thee with both mine armes. And thus by these two Acts of faith is Christ received into the heart.
Welcome Lord christ, I clasp about thee with both mine arms. And thus by these two Acts of faith is christ received into the heart.
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CHAP. IX. How to know, whether wee have received Christ already.
CHAP. IX. How to know, whither we have received christ already.
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IF Christ must be received, then try wee, and examine wee our selves whether wee have received him or no.
IF christ must be received, then try we, and examine we our selves whither we have received him or no.
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It concernes every man to examine himselfe whether he be a true Christian or not.
It concerns every man to examine himself whither he be a true Christian or not.
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No man is a true Christian till Christ be received, therefore as it concernes us to try whether wee be true Christians or not,
No man is a true Christian till christ be received, Therefore as it concerns us to try whither we be true Christians or not,
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so it concernes us to try whether wee have received Christ or not. How may it be knowne whether Christ be received or not?
so it concerns us to try whither we have received christ or not. How may it be known whither christ be received or not?
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It may be knowne by divers things. Try it by these. First, By this in the Text. As ye have received Christ Jesus the Lord.
It may be known by diverse things. Try it by these. First, By this in the Text. As you have received christ jesus the Lord.
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Mark then what they do that truly receive Christ.
Mark then what they do that truly receive christ.
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They that truly receive Christ, receive him not onely a Christ Jesus, but they receive him also a Lord Jesus, a Christ the Lord.
They that truly receive christ, receive him not only a christ jesus, but they receive him also a Lord jesus, a christ the Lord.
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They receive him not onely a Saving, but a Ruling Christ.
They receive him not only a Saving, but a Ruling christ.
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They that receive Christ indeed, receive him as God offers him in the Word, now he offers him an whole Christ to save and rule both, 2 Cor. 4. 5. Wee preach Christ Jesus the Lord, we preach,
They that receive christ indeed, receive him as God offers him in the Word, now he offers him an Whole christ to save and Rule both, 2 Cor. 4. 5. we preach christ jesus the Lord, we preach,
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and offer him to you a Christ Jesus, a Saving Christ, a Christ to save, and wee preach,
and offer him to you a christ jesus, a Saving christ, a christ to save, and we preach,
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and offer him to you Christ the Lord, a Ruling Christ, a Christ to Rule. Christ is called the Lords Christ. Luk. 2. 26. Till he had seene the Lords Christ.
and offer him to you christ the Lord, a Ruling christ, a christ to Rule. christ is called the lords christ. Luk. 2. 26. Till he had seen the lords christ.
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Our Saviour tells us, Mat. 24. 24. That there shall arise false Christs.
Our Saviour tells us, Mathew 24. 24. That there shall arise false Christ.
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And the world is full of false Christs, Idoll Christs, Christs bred in the braines of ignorant heads.
And the world is full of false Christ, Idol Christ, Christ bred in the brains of ignorant Heads.
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Now a mans care should be to receive a true Christ, the Lords Christ.
Now a men care should be to receive a true christ, the lords christ.
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But how should one know the Lords Christ from the false and Idoll Christs of the world? What a kinde of Christ is the Lords Christ? See Zech. 6. 13. A Priest upon his throne.
But how should one know the lords christ from the false and Idol Christ of the world? What a kind of christ is the lords christ? See Zechariah 6. 13. A Priest upon his throne.
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That is expounded by two places. Acts 2. 36. God hath made Jesus both Lord, and Christ.
That is expounded by two places. Acts 2. 36. God hath made jesus both Lord, and christ.
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Acts 5. 31. He hath exalted him to be a Prince and a Saviour, to give repentance and forgivenesse of sinnes.
Acts 5. 31. He hath exalted him to be a Prince and a Saviour, to give Repentance and forgiveness of Sins.
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A Saviour to give forgivenesse, and a Prince to give repentance; A Saviour to give pardon of, and a Prince to give Power against sinne.
A Saviour to give forgiveness, and a Prince to give Repentance; A Saviour to give pardon of, and a Prince to give Power against sin.
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So then, the Lords Christ which he offers is the Lord Christ, not onely a Saving, but a Ruling, not onely a pardoning, but a reforming Christ, not onely a Christ with a sacrifice, but a Christ with a Scepter, and a Crowne, not onely a Christ with bloud, but a Christ with water. 1 Joh. 5. Now then if wee have received Christ, wee have received him such an one.
So then, the lords christ which he offers is the Lord christ, not only a Saving, but a Ruling, not only a pardoning, but a reforming christ, not only a christ with a sacrifice, but a christ with a Sceptre, and a Crown, not only a christ with blood, but a christ with water. 1 John 5. Now then if we have received christ, we have received him such an one.
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Hath Christ then, whom thou sayest thou hast received, hath he wrought Repentance, Mortification, Sanctification in thine heart? Hath that Christ whom thou hast received a crowne on his head, a Scepter in his hand, a throne in thine heart? doth he rule,
Hath christ then, whom thou Sayest thou hast received, hath he wrought Repentance, Mortification, Sanctification in thine heart? Hath that christ whom thou hast received a crown on his head, a Sceptre in his hand, a throne in thine heart? does he Rule,
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and Lord it in thine heart, so as thine heart is swayed, and thy life ordered by his commands? If it be thus,
and Lord it in thine heart, so as thine heart is swayed, and thy life ordered by his commands? If it be thus,
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then hast thou indeed received Christ into thine heart.
then hast thou indeed received christ into thine heart.
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But this evidences it, that many have not received Christ, many beare the name of Christ, and have taken up the profession of his name,
But this evidences it, that many have not received christ, many bear the name of christ, and have taken up the profession of his name,
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but yet they have not received him into their hearts. They have a Christ of their owne framing, a Christ forged in their owne fancy.
but yet they have not received him into their hearts. They have a christ of their own framing, a christ forged in their own fancy.
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What, not received Christ? Yes, God forbid but that they should have received Christ with all their hearts.
What, not received christ? Yes, God forbid but that they should have received christ with all their hearts.
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Well, looke a little upon the Christ they say they have received. Looke upon his head:
Well, look a little upon the christ they say they have received. Look upon his head:
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Is their Christ crowned? Looke upon his hand, Is their Christ Sceptred? Look into their hearts, Is their Christ throned? What Lordship hath he? what dominion doth he exercise in their hearts? Not a whit,
Is their christ crowned? Look upon his hand, Is their christ Sceptred? Look into their hearts, Is their christ throned? What Lordship hath he? what dominion does he exercise in their hearts? Not a whit,
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for all the Christ they have received, there is no Repentance, no Mortification, no Holinesse, no Obedience,
for all the christ they have received, there is no Repentance, no Mortification, no Holiness, no obedience,
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for all the Christ they have received, they are earthly, covetous, full of uncleane lusts, drunkards, swearers, prophane and loose.
for all the christ they have received, they Are earthly, covetous, full of unclean Lustiest, drunkards, swearers, profane and lose.
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Be it knowne unto all such that they have not received the Lords Christ, because they have not received the Lord Christ.
Be it known unto all such that they have not received the lords christ, Because they have not received the Lord christ.
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It is a false Christ they have received, It is the Libertins Christ, the carnall Gospellers Christ,
It is a false christ they have received, It is the Libertins christ, the carnal Evangelists christ,
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an Antinomian Christ, a crownless, scepterless, throneless Christ.
an Antinomian christ, a crownless, scepterless, throneless christ.
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Object. I, but you doe us wrong, wee doe receive Christ, and hope, and desire to be saved by him alone.Object. I, but you do us wrong, we do receive christ, and hope, and desire to be saved by him alone.
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Answ. Nay, you doe Christ wrong:Answer Nay, you do christ wrong:
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It is true indeed that you doe not say wee will not have this man to save us, to pardon us, to deliver us from hell,
It is true indeed that you do not say we will not have this man to save us, to pardon us, to deliver us from hell,
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so you doe not refuse him.
so you do not refuse him.
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But yet you say as those wretches, Luk. 19. 14. Wee will not have this man to reigne over us:
But yet you say as those wretches, Luk. 19. 14. we will not have this man to Reign over us:
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And thus you receive him not, thus you doe refuse him; you put a reede into his hand, and a crown of thornes upon his head:
And thus you receive him not, thus you do refuse him; you put a reed into his hand, and a crown of thorns upon his head:
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Therefore it is a cleare case, that every impenitent, unsanctified, disobedient person doth not, hath not received Christ.
Therefore it is a clear case, that every impenitent, unsanctified, disobedient person does not, hath not received christ.
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Thou wilt receive him to save thee, but rule thee he shall not; Thou likest him for a Jesus, but a Lord Jesus thou likest him not.
Thou wilt receive him to save thee, but Rule thee he shall not; Thou likest him for a jesus, but a Lord jesus thou likest him not.
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Is Christ divided? saith the Apostle, 1 Cor. 1. This is to receive a divided Christ. They did wretchedly to part Christs Rayment,Is christ divided? Says the Apostle, 1 Cor. 1. This is to receive a divided christ. They did wretchedly to part Christ Raiment,
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but they doe more wretchedly that will part, and divide Christ himselfe, that will divide his Kingdom from his Priesthood, that will receive him for a Saviour,
but they do more wretchedly that will part, and divide christ himself, that will divide his Kingdom from his Priesthood, that will receive him for a Saviour,
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but not a Prince, that will receive him an un-throned Priest. It is an whole Christ that must be received.
but not a Prince, that will receive him an un-throned Priest. It is an Whole christ that must be received.
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He that receives not all, receives none at all. Secondly, By that, Joh. 1. 12. with verse 16. To as many as received him.
He that receives not all, receives none At all. Secondly, By that, John 1. 12. with verse 16. To as many as received him.
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There were then that did receive him. How were they knowne? Of his fulnesse wee have all received Grace for Grace.
There were then that did receive him. How were they known? Of his fullness we have all received Grace for Grace.
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So then here are two things.
So then Here Are two things.
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First, They that receive Christ, receive of his fulnesse, and are in their degree filled with Christ.First, They that receive christ, receive of his fullness, and Are in their degree filled with christ.
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They that receive Christ, receive of that, yea receive that in their measure which is in him: Of his fulnesse wee receive.
They that receive christ, receive of that, yea receive that in their measure which is in him: Of his fullness we receive.
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Secondly, they receive of his fulnesse Grace for Grace, as the childe hath all parts answerable to his Father from whom he receives life,Secondly, they receive of his fullness Grace for Grace, as the child hath all parts answerable to his Father from whom he receives life,
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and being, as the waxe receives print for print, answerable to that which is in the seale.
and being, as the wax receives print for print, answerable to that which is in the seal.
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So that a man that receives Christ, not onely in the generall receives of that with which Christ is filled,
So that a man that receives christ, not only in the general receives of that with which christ is filled,
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but in his degree and measure receives of every grace that is in Christ. 1 Joh. 4. 17. As he is, so are we in this world.
but in his degree and measure receives of every grace that is in christ. 1 John 4. 17. As he is, so Are we in this world.
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All Christians that have received Christ in this world, are as he is, they have,
All Christians that have received christ in this world, Are as he is, they have,
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and beare upon them the prints, stamps, impressions of the same graces that are in him.
and bear upon them the prints, stamps, impressions of the same graces that Are in him.
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That as Salomon speaks in another case, Prov. 27. 19. As in water face answers to face, so a Christian receiving Christ, answers to him face to face, beares his Image, the stamp and impression of his graces;
That as Solomon speaks in Another case, Curae 27. 19. As in water face answers to face, so a Christian receiving christ, answers to him face to face, bears his Image, the stamp and impression of his graces;
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for Christ once received, and entertained into the heart, is an assimilating Christ, an altering, changing Christ, that turnes every soule into the likenesse of himselfe.
for christ once received, and entertained into the heart, is an assimilating christ, an altering, changing christ, that turns every soul into the likeness of himself.
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Christ wee saw before was received both by the eye and hand of faith.
christ we saw before was received both by the eye and hand of faith.
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The receiving of Christ by the eye when he is indeed received, it works strangely, 2 Cor. 3. 18. The vision of Christ by the eye of faith is a transforming vision.
The receiving of christ by the eye when he is indeed received, it works strangely, 2 Cor. 3. 18. The vision of christ by the eye of faith is a transforming vision.
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As the blessed vision of Christ shall make us gloriously like him, 1 Joh. 3. 2. Wee shall be like him,
As the blessed vision of christ shall make us gloriously like him, 1 John 3. 2. we shall be like him,
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for wee shall see him as he is: for we shall see him as he is:
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So also the sight of Christ by faith doth make us graciously like him, holy, heavenly, spirituall, full of goodnesse, zeale, love, compassion, &c. Now if the seeing of Christ by faith will work such changes, such assimilation, such conformitie to Christ, what will then the receiving of him,
So also the sighed of christ by faith does make us graciously like him, holy, heavenly, spiritual, full of Goodness, zeal, love, compassion, etc. Now if the seeing of christ by faith will work such changes, such assimilation, such conformity to christ, what will then the receiving of him,
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and the taking him home into our hearts, and soules doe? How much more will that transforme a man into the Image of Christ? By this then may men be tryed whether they have received Christ or no.
and the taking him home into our hearts, and Souls do? How much more will that transform a man into the Image of christ? By this then may men be tried whither they have received christ or no.
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If thou have of Christs fulnesse, if with Stephen, Act. 6. full of faith and the holy Ghost, if with the Romans, filled with knowledge and all goodnesse.
If thou have of Christ fullness, if with Stephen, Act. 6. full of faith and the holy Ghost, if with the Roman, filled with knowledge and all Goodness.
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Rom. 15. 4. If as the Colossians, Col. 1. 9. then thou hast received of Christs fulnesse,Rom. 15. 4. If as the colossians, Col. 1. 9. then thou hast received of Christ fullness,
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and having received of his fulnesse, thou hast received Christ, for none can receive of his fulnesse, till they have received him.
and having received of his fullness, thou hast received christ, for none can receive of his fullness, till they have received him.
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If thou have in thee the Graces that are in Christ, Grace over against Grace, Meeknesse, Humility, heavenly mindednesse, Love, &c. which were in him;
If thou have in thee the Graces that Are in christ, Grace over against Grace, Meekness, Humility, heavenly Mindedness, Love, etc. which were in him;
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this Grace for Grace, argues that thou hast received of his fulnesse, and so hast received himselfe.
this Grace for Grace, argues that thou hast received of his fullness, and so hast received himself.
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If thou be changed, conformed, and transformed to his Image, thou hast received him. But this shews how many have not received him.
If thou be changed, conformed, and transformed to his Image, thou hast received him. But this shows how many have not received him.
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They are full indeed, but of what are they full, and with what are they filled? They are full as they, Rom. 1. 29. as he Act. 5. 3. Act. 13. 10. full as they, 2 Pet. 2. 14. eyes full of adultery, hearts full of worldlinesse,
They Are full indeed, but of what Are they full, and with what Are they filled? They Are full as they, Rom. 1. 29. as he Act. 5. 3. Act. 13. 10. full as they, 2 Pet. 2. 14. eyes full of adultery, hearts full of worldliness,
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and earthlinesse, heads full of wine and strong drinke, mouthes full of oathes and cursing, hands full of bloud.
and earthliness, Heads full of wine and strong drink, mouths full of Oaths and cursing, hands full of blood.
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Now is this the fulnesse of Christ? Is this of the fulnesse of Christ? or of the fulnesse of the Devill? Have men againe received Grace for Grace? Christ was humble, they are proud; Christ was compassionate, they mercilesse;
Now is this the fullness of christ? Is this of the fullness of christ? or of the fullness of the devil? Have men again received Grace for Grace? christ was humble, they Are proud; christ was compassionate, they merciless;
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Christ was loving, they are hatefull, and hating one another;
christ was loving, they Are hateful, and hating one Another;
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Christ heavenly, and spirituall, they earthly, and carnall, &c. Is this Grace over against Grace? or vice or gracelesnes over against Grace? Art thou in this world like unto Christ? and did he live as thou now dost? of Christ fulness therefore have not men received,
christ heavenly, and spiritual, they earthly, and carnal, etc. Is this Grace over against Grace? or vice or gracelessness over against Grace? Art thou in this world like unto christ? and did he live as thou now dost? of christ fullness Therefore have not men received,
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neither yet have they received Christ himselfe.
neither yet have they received christ himself.
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Thirdly, They that receive Christ, receive him in that way, and in those meanes wherein God offers him, Thirdly, They that receive christ, receive him in that Way, and in those means wherein God offers him,
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yea and withall their hearts receive that wherein, and whereby Christ is received. God offers Christ to be received in his Word, and the Ministry of the Gospel.
yea and withal their hearts receive that wherein, and whereby christ is received. God offers christ to be received in his Word, and the Ministry of the Gospel.
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They that receive Christ, receive his Word, and in his Word doe receive him. A man that will receive Jewels, must receive the casket in which the Jewells are;
They that receive christ, receive his Word, and in his Word do receive him. A man that will receive Jewels, must receive the casket in which the Jewels Are;
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hee that will receive such gold and treasure, must receive the purse and the chest in which the gold and treasure is.
he that will receive such gold and treasure, must receive the purse and the chest in which the gold and treasure is.
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Mat. 10. 40. He that receives you, receives mee. Mathew 10. 40. He that receives you, receives me.
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And how are they received? vers. 14. Whosoever shall not receive you, nor heare your words.
And how Are they received? vers. 14. Whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words.
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Therefore Christs Ministers are received when their words are heard, and received;
Therefore Christ Ministers Are received when their words Are herd, and received;
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when the Word is received, the Ministers are received, and when they are received, Christ is received. So here in the text; As yee have received Christ.
when the Word is received, the Ministers Are received, and when they Are received, christ is received. So Here in the text; As ye have received christ.
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How and when did they receive him? As yee have received Christ, and as yee have been taught, vers. 7. they received him when they were taught by the ministry of the Word.
How and when did they receive him? As ye have received christ, and as ye have been taught, vers. 7. they received him when they were taught by the Ministry of the Word.
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Wee see Acts 2. 41. that some received the Word gladly. It was a good signe they received Christ, he that receives the Ordinance as that by which Christ is conveyed,
we see Acts 2. 41. that Some received the Word gladly. It was a good Signen they received christ, he that receives the Ordinance as that by which christ is conveyed,
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and receives that truth in the Word into his heart, that man receives Christ. Let men try themselves by this.
and receives that truth in the Word into his heart, that man receives christ. Let men try themselves by this.
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Is Gods Ordinance respected, and his truth received into thine heart? a good signe that Christ is received.
Is God's Ordinance respected, and his truth received into thine heart? a good Signen that christ is received.
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But how many talke and brag of receiving Christ, that despise his ordinance, and resist and reject that truth therein dispensed? Behold, to conclude against such men, that they receive not Christ.
But how many talk and brag of receiving christ, that despise his Ordinance, and resist and reject that truth therein dispensed? Behold, to conclude against such men, that they receive not christ.
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Fourthly, He that receives Christ, receives gladly all that belong to Christ, his Ministers, his members, Mat. 10. 40. He that receives you, receives me; Fourthly, He that receives christ, receives gladly all that belong to christ, his Ministers, his members, Mathew 10. 40. He that receives you, receives me;
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and so likewise he that receives mee, receives you.
and so likewise he that receives me, receives you.
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The Galatians had received Christ, and therefore see how Paul was received, Gal. 4. 14. Yee received me as an Angel of God, yea as Jesus Christ.
The Galatians had received christ, and Therefore see how Paul was received, Gal. 4. 14. Ye received me as an Angel of God, yea as jesus christ.
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A signe they received Jesus Christ.
A Signen they received jesus christ.
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That as Paul speakes to Philemon of Onesimus, Philem. 17. If thou count mee therefore a partner, receive him as my selfe.
That as Paul speaks to Philemon of Onesimus, Philemon 17. If thou count me Therefore a partner, receive him as my self.
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So sayes Christ to all that receive him of his Ministers, If you have received me, receive my Ministers as my selfe.
So Says christ to all that receive him of his Ministers, If you have received me, receive my Ministers as my self.
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And so for his members, Mat. 10. 41. He that receiveth a Disciple. He that receives Christ, receives a Disciple, receives him into love, fellowship, and communion.
And so for his members, Mathew 10. 41. He that receives a Disciple. He that receives christ, receives a Disciple, receives him into love, fellowship, and communion.
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When a man entertaines and receives a friend, he also entertaines and receives his servants.
When a man entertains and receives a friend, he also entertains and receives his Servants.
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If the servants should not be received, but be shut out, the Master would not thinke himselfe heartily received of such a man.
If the Servants should not be received, but be shut out, the Master would not think himself heartily received of such a man.
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Shall the triall be put upon this one thing? Judge then whether Christ be received by men in the world, by their receiving his Ministers as his Ministers, his members as his members.
Shall the trial be put upon this one thing? Judge then whither christ be received by men in the world, by their receiving his Ministers as his Ministers, his members as his members.
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Yee suffer fooles gladly, sayes Paul, 2 Cor. 11. 19. So men receive fooles, fidlers, jesters, players;Ye suffer Fools gladly, Says Paul, 2 Cor. 11. 19. So men receive Fools, fiddlers, jesters, players;
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they receive good fellowes, gamesters, drunkards, swearers, &c. These men they receive gladly.
they receive good Fellows, gamesters, drunkards, swearers, etc. These men they receive gladly.
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But a Minister of Christ, and a member of Christ, as such an one, how gladly is he received into our houses,
But a Minister of christ, and a member of christ, as such an one, how gladly is he received into our houses,
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and companies? As gladly as water is received into the ship: mens contempt and scorne of these, testifies how they have received Christ.
and companies? As gladly as water is received into the ship: men's contempt and scorn of these, Testifies how they have received christ.
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Thus much for the Argument, by which he presses to the duty.
Thus much for the Argument, by which he presses to the duty.
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The Duty followes, So walke in him. By walking he meanes a going forward in the wayes of Godlinesse,
The Duty follows, So walk in him. By walking he means a going forward in the ways of Godliness,
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for walking is a progressive motion. Before wee come to the duty; first from the subjoyning this to the former, As yee have received Christ, so walke; learne thus much.
for walking is a progressive motion. Before we come to the duty; First from the subjoining this to the former, As ye have received christ, so walk; Learn thus much.
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CHAP. X. Whosoever they are, that have indeed received Christ, they doe walke in him.
CHAP. X. Whosoever they Are, that have indeed received christ, they do walk in him.
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THey that receive Christ, either in the Word, or in the Sacrament, they doe walke in him, that is, they doe in his strength walke in obedience and fruitfulnesse before God.
THey that receive christ, either in the Word, or in the Sacrament, they do walk in him, that is, they do in his strength walk in Obedience and fruitfulness before God.
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True receivers of Christ, are walkers in Christ, Christ truly received sets men on walking.
True Receivers of christ, Are walker's in christ, christ truly received sets men on walking.
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As faith hath an eye to see Christ, and his excellencies, as it hath an hand to reach out,
As faith hath an eye to see christ, and his excellencies, as it hath an hand to reach out,
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and to receive Christ, so it hath also a foote to walke in Christ.
and to receive christ, so it hath also a foot to walk in christ.
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It is in this case as it was in that Acts 3. in the healing of the creeple, one that was lame from his mothers wombe;
It is in this case as it was in that Acts 3. in the healing of the creeple, one that was lame from his mother's womb;
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He could not walke, but was carried about, vers. 2. Now Peter cures this man;
He could not walk, but was carried about, vers. 2. Now Peter cures this man;
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And how the cure was wrought, he tells them, vers. 12. and 16. Why looke yee so earnestly on us,
And how the cure was wrought, he tells them, vers. 12. and 16. Why look ye so earnestly on us,
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as though by our owne power or holinesse wee had made this man to walke.
as though by our own power or holiness we had made this man to walk.
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The Name of Christ through faith in his Name, hath made this man strong, yea the faith which is by him hath given him this perfect soundnesse. The Name of christ through faith in his Name, hath made this man strong, yea the faith which is by him hath given him this perfect soundness.
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It is said, vers. 7. That his seete and anckle-bones receiv'd strength, and he leaping stood,
It is said, vers. 7. That his feet and anckle-bones received strength, and he leaping stood,
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and walked, and entred into the Temple, leaping and walking. and walked, and entered into the Temple, leaping and walking.
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So then the creeple by faith receiving Christ into his heart, ver. 16. doth receive strength into his limbes to leape,
So then the creeple by faith receiving christ into his heart, ver. 16. does receive strength into his limbs to leap,
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and walke, yea so as vers. 9. All the people saw him walking. Now just so it is spiritually with all that receive Christ.
and walk, yea so as vers. 9. All the people saw him walking. Now just so it is spiritually with all that receive christ.
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Though before they were errant creeples, creeples from the wombe, that could not stirre one foote in the wayes of God,
Though before they were errant creeples, creeples from the womb, that could not stir one foot in the ways of God,
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yet when once by faith they receive Christ into their hearts, the feete & anckle-bones of their soules immediately receive strength,
yet when once by faith they receive christ into their hearts, the feet & anckle-bones of their Souls immediately receive strength,
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and they presently fall to walking, so that all the people may see them walking, doing those duties, performing that service and obedience, which before they did not.
and they presently fallen to walking, so that all the people may see them walking, doing those duties, performing that service and Obedience, which before they did not.
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There was another creeple healed, Acts 14. 8. who was a creeple from his mothers wombe, who had never walked.
There was Another creeple healed, Acts 14. 8. who was a creeple from his mother's womb, who had never walked.
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He heares Paul preach, vers. 9. Paul sees that he had faith in him to be healed,
He hears Paul preach, vers. 9. Paul sees that he had faith in him to be healed,
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and thereupon bids him stand upon his feete, And he leaped and walked, ver. 10. So it is true spiritually,
and thereupon bids him stand upon his feet, And he leapt and walked, ver. 10. So it is true spiritually,
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though a man have been a creeple all his dayes, one that never walked, never did any duty of obedience since he was borne,
though a man have been a creeple all his days, one that never walked, never did any duty of Obedience since he was born,
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yet when once a man hath faith, and by faith hath received Christ: Christ by faith received will make such an one walke, as never walked before.
yet when once a man hath faith, and by faith hath received christ: christ by faith received will make such an one walk, as never walked before.
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Wee shall see that amongst other things our Saviour did, it was usually one thing with him to heale the lame, and to set them on walking, Mat. 15. 30, 31. And Mat. 21. 14. The miracles,
we shall see that among other things our Saviour did, it was usually one thing with him to heal the lame, and to Set them on walking, Mathew 15. 30, 31. And Mathew 21. 14. The Miracles,
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and cures that Christ wrought upon mens bodies, were but to teach what a Christ he should be spiritually to mens soules.
and cures that christ wrought upon men's bodies, were but to teach what a christ he should be spiritually to men's Souls.
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It taught that Christ received into the soule should presently cure the lamenesse thereof, and being once received hee makes lame soules walke, that never walked before.
It taught that christ received into the soul should presently cure the lameness thereof, and being once received he makes lame Souls walk, that never walked before.
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So Rom. 8. 1. There is no condemnation to them that are in Christ Jesus. When we are in Christ, then he is in us;
So Rom. 8. 1. There is no condemnation to them that Are in christ jesus. When we Are in christ, then he is in us;
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Then he is in us, and wee are in him when wee receive him.
Then he is in us, and we Are in him when we receive him.
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But what kinde of persons are they that are in Christ, and Christ in them, that have received Christ, who walke after the Spirit? Therefore where Christ is received, he sets men a walking in the duties of holinesse, and obedience.
But what kind of Persons Are they that Are in christ, and christ in them, that have received christ, who walk After the Spirit? Therefore where christ is received, he sets men a walking in the duties of holiness, and Obedience.
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When wee receive Christ, as he abides in us, so we abide in him.
When we receive christ, as he abides in us, so we abide in him.
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Now when a man hath received Christ, so as he abides in him, what will that man doe? See 1 Joh. 2. 6. He that sayes he abides in him, ought himselfe also to walke.
Now when a man hath received christ, so as he abides in him, what will that man do? See 1 John 2. 6. He that Says he abides in him, ought himself also to walk.
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And how must he walke? Even as he walked. Christ was a walking Christ, and so every Christian that hath received Christ, must be a walking Christian.
And how must he walk? Even as he walked. christ was a walking christ, and so every Christian that hath received christ, must be a walking Christian.
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And must, and will walke in that way in which Christ walked. And the reasons of this are two.
And must, and will walk in that Way in which christ walked. And the Reasons of this Are two.
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First, That 1 Joh. 5. 12. He that hath the Son hath life, he that hath not the Son hath not life.
First, That 1 John 5. 12. He that hath the Son hath life, he that hath not the Son hath not life.
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He that receives the Son receives life, life from Christ cannot be idle, and asleepe, but it is active, stirring, and full of motion.
He that receives the Son receives life, life from christ cannot be idle, and asleep, but it is active, stirring, and full of motion.
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Where Christ is received, spirituall life is received, and spirituall life will set a man awalking, and aworking.
Where christ is received, spiritual life is received, and spiritual life will Set a man awalking, and aworking.
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Gal. 5. 25. If wee live in the Spirit, let us also walke in the Spirit; Gal. 5. 25. If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit;
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So that where there is spirituall life, there is spirituall walking. And where Christ is received there is spirituall life, for he that hath the Son hath life, And he that hath received the Sonne hath the Sonne; for wee come to have him by receiving of him.
So that where there is spiritual life, there is spiritual walking. And where christ is received there is spiritual life, for he that hath the Son hath life, And he that hath received the Son hath the Son; for we come to have him by receiving of him.
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It is possible that in nature a man may have life, and yet not walke, but where spirituall life is, there will be walking.
It is possible that in nature a man may have life, and yet not walk, but where spiritual life is, there will be walking.
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Christ received, lives in us, Gal. 2. 20. And as he lives, so he walkes in us,
christ received, lives in us, Gal. 2. 20. And as he lives, so he walks in us,
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and makes us walke in him.
and makes us walk in him.
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Secondly, Because Christ being received, the Spirit of God is received also, as we saw before.
Secondly, Because christ being received, the Spirit of God is received also, as we saw before.
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Now, the Spirit of God being received, he will make us walke in duties of obedience Ezek. 36. 27. I will put my Spirit within you,
Now, the Spirit of God being received, he will make us walk in duties of Obedience Ezekiel 36. 27. I will put my Spirit within you,
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and cause you to walke in my statutes. Christ received, the Spirit is received;and cause you to walk in my statutes. christ received, the Spirit is received;
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the Spirit received causes a man to walke, so that where Christ is received, a man must needs walke.
the Spirit received Causes a man to walk, so that where christ is received, a man must needs walk.
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CHAP. XI. Trialls of Mens Receiving of Christ. BY this, may men try themselves, whether they have received Christ or not.
CHAP. XI. Trials of Mens Receiving of christ. BY this, may men try themselves, whither they have received christ or not.
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Men heare the Gospel daily Preached unto them, and live under the Ministry of the Word in which Christ is offered unto them.
Men hear the Gospel daily Preached unto them, and live under the Ministry of the Word in which christ is offered unto them.
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Doe they receive Christ thus offered them? yes that they doe by all meanes, if you will beleeve them.
Do they receive christ thus offered them? yes that they do by all means, if you will believe them.
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Men frequently receive the Sacrament, and not one receives, but he hopes he receives Christ into his heart.
Men frequently receive the Sacrament, and not one receives, but he hope's he receives christ into his heart.
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Now it deeply concernes us seriously to examine our selves whether in truth we have received Christ or no,
Now it deeply concerns us seriously to examine our selves whither in truth we have received christ or not,
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after so much use of his Ordinances.
After so much use of his Ordinances.
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If under so much Preaching, and after so much receiving the Sacrament, wee have not received Christ, we are in a miserable condition.
If under so much Preaching, and After so much receiving the Sacrament, we have not received christ, we Are in a miserable condition.
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Let us therefore after so much hearing, and receiving, examine our selves whether wee have received Christ, or not.
Let us Therefore After so much hearing, and receiving, examine our selves whither we have received christ, or not.
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How shall wee then know it? This is a sure thing, where Christ is received it will be seene, and may be discerned.
How shall we then know it? This is a sure thing, where christ is received it will be seen, and may be discerned.
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Wee shall see Mar. 7. 24. that Christ entred into a house, and would have no man know it,
we shall see Mar. 7. 24. that christ entered into a house, and would have no man know it,
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but, says the Text, he could not be hid. Where ever Christ is then, he cannot be hid.
but, Says the Text, he could not be hid. Where ever christ is then, he cannot be hid.
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He could not be hid in the house into which he was received, but he was heard of, he was seene, and taken notice of.
He could not be hid in the house into which he was received, but he was herd of, he was seen, and taken notice of.
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And if he could not be hid in the house into which he was received, then much lesse can he be hid in the heart into which he is received.
And if he could not be hid in the house into which he was received, then much less can he be hid in the heart into which he is received.
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It is a thousand times easier to hide him in an house, then to hide him in an heart.
It is a thousand times Easier to hide him in an house, then to hide him in an heart.
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If therefore ye have received Christ, he cannot be hid;
If Therefore you have received christ, he cannot be hid;
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Why so? Because where he is received, he sets men awalking in him, and in the wayes of godlinesse.
Why so? Because where he is received, he sets men awalking in him, and in the ways of godliness.
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Well then, If wee walke in Christ, if we walke in obedience to Gods cōmandements, if we walke holily, and religiously, then here is matter of sweet comfort unto us.
Well then, If we walk in christ, if we walk in Obedience to God's Commandments, if we walk holily, and religiously, then Here is matter of sweet Comfort unto us.
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Certainly, such as walke in Christ, have received him.
Certainly, such as walk in christ, have received him.
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As wee cannot receive him, but wee must walke in him, so wee cannot walke in him, but wee must receive him.
As we cannot receive him, but we must walk in him, so we cannot walk in him, but we must receive him.
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Our walking in him is an infallible evidence of our receiving him.
Our walking in him is an infallible evidence of our receiving him.
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But on the contrary, this shews how few have received Christ in the Word and Sacrament,
But on the contrary, this shows how few have received christ in the Word and Sacrament,
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because so few doe walke in him. Doe but consider what your walking is.
Because so few do walk in him. Doe but Consider what your walking is.
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Doe not men walke as Ephes. 2. 2. Yee walked according to the course of this world, according to the Prince of the power of the ayre, the spirit that now workes in the children of disobedience.
Do not men walk as Ephesians 2. 2. Ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the Prince of the power of the air, the Spirit that now works in the children of disobedience.
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Doe not men walke as Epbes. 4. 17, 18. As the Gentiles walke in the vanitie of their mindes, having their understanding darkened, &c. Doe not many walke as they, Phil. 3. 18, 19. Many walke who are the enemies of the Crosse, whose God is their belly, who minde earthly things.
Do not men walk as Epbes. 4. 17, 18. As the Gentiles walk in the vanity of their minds, having their understanding darkened, etc. Do not many walk as they, Philip 3. 18, 19. Many walk who Are the enemies of the Cross, whose God is their belly, who mind earthly things.
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Doe not many walke, as 1 Pet. 4. 3. When wee walked in lasciviousnesse, lusts, excesse of wine, revellings, banquettings, and abominable Idolatries.
Do not many walk, as 1 Pet. 4. 3. When we walked in lasciviousness, Lustiest, excess of wine, revellings, banquetings, and abominable Idolatries.
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Doe not many walke in these walkes, and yet talke of receiving Christ? In Gods feare, judge whether such walking, be walking in Christ.
Do not many walk in these walks, and yet talk of receiving christ? In God's Fear, judge whither such walking, be walking in christ.
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Call yee walking in the lusts of the flesh, the lusts of the world, the lusts of the devill, call yee this a walking in Christ? If wee would professedly walke out of Christ, what would we,
Call ye walking in the Lustiest of the Flesh, the Lustiest of the world, the Lustiest of the Devil, call ye this a walking in christ? If we would professedly walk out of christ, what would we,
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or could we doe other? Lay together Eph. 4. 17, 18. with 20, 21. If such walkers have not in truth learned Christ,
or could we do other? Lay together Ephesians 4. 17, 18. with 20, 21. If such walker's have not in truth learned christ,
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then have not such walkers in truth received Christ.
then have not such walker's in truth received christ.
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Let such walkers in their consciences judge whether such walking be walking in Christ, or in Satan.
Let such walker's in their Consciences judge whither such walking be walking in christ, or in Satan.
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And doe they that receive Christ, walke in Satan? Let all such know once for all, that all their hearing,
And do they that receive christ, walk in Satan? Let all such know once for all, that all their hearing,
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and receiving the Sacrament notwithstanding they have not received Christ. A walking in Christ, will prove a receiving of Christ, if no walking in him, then no receiving of him.
and receiving the Sacrament notwithstanding they have not received christ. A walking in christ, will prove a receiving of christ, if no walking in him, then no receiving of him.
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Now more particularly for the Duty.
Now more particularly for the Duty.
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Walking, that is going on, and forward in duties of Religion, and obedience, and walking in him, that is, by his power,Walking, that is going on, and forward in duties of Religion, and Obedience, and walking in him, that is, by his power,
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and strength, or in him, that is, according to his will, or patterne. Learne hence;
and strength, or in him, that is, according to his will, or pattern. Learn hence;
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CHAP. XII. It is a Christians duty to walke in Christ.
CHAP. XII. It is a Christians duty to walk in christ.
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IT is the duty of a Christian to walke, to be in motion, in a progressive motion, and going forwards.IT is the duty of a Christian to walk, to be in motion, in a progressive motion, and going forward.
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A Christian must not be a talker, a talker onely, but he must be a walker.
A Christian must not be a talker, a talker only, but he must be a walker.
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It is easie to talke of Christ, though that be more then many will doe, but it is not so easie, nor so ordinary to walke in him.
It is easy to talk of christ, though that be more then many will do, but it is not so easy, nor so ordinary to walk in him.
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It is a good signe of a mans being in Christ. Rom. 8. 1. No condemnation to such as are in him.
It is a good Signen of a men being in christ. Rom. 8. 1. No condemnation to such as Are in him.
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But how may they be knowne that are in him? They walke after the Spirit.
But how may they be known that Are in him? They walk After the Spirit.
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It is a sure signe, and evidence of spirituall life.
It is a sure Signen, and evidence of spiritual life.
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Gal. 5. 25. If wee live in the spirit, let us also walke in the spirit. Gal. 5. 25. If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.
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If we see a man walk, we are sure he is alive. It is a signe a man is in spirituall health.
If we see a man walk, we Are sure he is alive. It is a Signen a man is in spiritual health.
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Arise, sayes Christ to the palsey man, Take up thy bed and walke, Luk. 5. It was a signe he was healed when he could walke.Arise, Says christ to the palsy man, Take up thy Bed and walk, Luk. 5. It was a Signen he was healed when he could walk.
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Sick men that keepe their beds, cannot walke.
Sick men that keep their Beds, cannot walk.
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It is a signe that men have their spirituall sight, and limbes, when they can walke.
It is a Signen that men have their spiritual sighed, and limbs, when they can walk.
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The lame, and the blind, cannot walke. Ignorant persons are blinde.
The lame, and the blind, cannot walk. Ignorant Persons Are blind.
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Men that are bodily blinde, can and doe walke, but it is impossible for men spiritually blinde to walke,
Men that Are bodily blind, can and do walk, but it is impossible for men spiritually blind to walk,
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because it is impossible to walke but in the way, and impossible to walke in the way, when it is not seene.
Because it is impossible to walk but in the Way, and impossible to walk in the Way, when it is not seen.
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And lame persons wanting limbes, and legges, as blinde persons want eyes, neither can they walke,
And lame Persons wanting limbs, and legs, as blind Persons want eyes, neither can they walk,
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but when men walke, it is a sure signe that they have their eyes, their legges, their health, and spirituall life.
but when men walk, it is a sure Signen that they have their eyes, their legs, their health, and spiritual life.
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It is a signe of spirituall strength.
It is a Signen of spiritual strength.
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A childe hath life but cannot walke, because it is weake, and wants strength, but as it growes strong,
A child hath life but cannot walk, Because it is weak, and Wants strength, but as it grows strong,
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so it gets abilitie to walke. And when a childe can once walke, it is a signe it hath naturall strength.
so it gets ability to walk. And when a child can once walk, it is a Signen it hath natural strength.
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So here, if wee have some seedes, and beginnings of spirituall life, yet wee are but babes,
So Here, if we have Some seeds, and beginnings of spiritual life, yet we Are but babes,
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and infirme weaklings, till wee can walke.
and infirm Weaklings, till we can walk.
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But when once wee doe walke, it is a signe that wee are growne in grace, and have gotten some measure of spirituall strength.
But when once we do walk, it is a Signen that we Are grown in grace, and have got Some measure of spiritual strength.
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Zech. 10. 12. I will strengthen him in the Lord, and they shall walke up and downe in his Name. Zechariah 10. 12. I will strengthen him in the Lord, and they shall walk up and down in his Name.
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When therefore men walke up and downe in the name of the Lord, it is a signe they are strengthened in the Lord.
When Therefore men walk up and down in the name of the Lord, it is a Signen they Are strengthened in the Lord.
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It is a signe of Communion with God, and benefit received in the use of his Ordinances, the Word and Sacrament.
It is a Signen of Communion with God, and benefit received in the use of his Ordinances, the Word and Sacrament.
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Gen. 29. 1. Then Jacob lifted up his feete, and walked, and went on his journey; Gen. 29. 1. Then Jacob lifted up his feet, and walked, and went on his journey;
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Then, namely after the sweet communion he had with GOD in Bethel. And so when wee lift up our feete,
Then, namely After the sweet communion he had with GOD in Bethel. And so when we lift up our feet,
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and walke, with renewed vigour, and strength, it is a signe wee have had fellowship with God in his Word, and Sacrament.
and walk, with renewed vigour, and strength, it is a Signen we have had fellowship with God in his Word, and Sacrament.
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Isa. 2. 3. Hee will teach us his wayes, and wee will walke in his pathes. Isaiah 2. 3. He will teach us his ways, and we will walk in his paths.
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It is a signe that God himselfe hath had the teaching of us, and that in the Ministry of the Word, wee have had communion with him when once wee fall awalking.
It is a Signen that God himself hath had the teaching of us, and that in the Ministry of the Word, we have had communion with him when once we fallen awalking.
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So here in the Text, walking in Christ is made an evidence of Receiving Christ. Then may a man be knowne to have received Christ in the Word and Sacrament,
So Here in the Text, walking in christ is made an evidence of Receiving christ. Then may a man be known to have received christ in the Word and Sacrament,
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when upon these duties done a man sets to walking. It condemnes such as will be Christians, but walke not.
when upon these duties done a man sets to walking. It condemns such as will be Christians, but walk not.
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The world is full of talkers, but walkers are rare to be found.
The world is full of talkers, but walker's Are rare to be found.
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Religion must be in the tongue, & it is that should be talked of, though many men are more ashamed to have holy & good speech come from them,
Religion must be in the tongue, & it is that should be talked of, though many men Are more ashamed to have holy & good speech come from them,
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then to have oathes, and filthy communication fall from their mouthes. I do not condemne talking of Christ, talking of Religion;
then to have Oaths, and filthy communication fallen from their mouths. I do not condemn talking of christ, talking of Religion;
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Talke and spare not, but yet walke withall, adde walking to your talking, and then are yee right Christians indeed.
Talk and spare not, but yet walk withal, add walking to your talking, and then Are ye right Christians indeed.
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Set your feete on worke as well as your tongues, and then yee shall bridle the tongues of enemies.
Set your feet on work as well as your tongues, and then ye shall bridle the tongues of enemies.
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It condemnes also Sedentary Christians, that set them downe, and sit still. Sitting is for heaven.
It condemns also Sedentary Christians, that Set them down, and fit still. Sitting is for heaven.
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That is the Rest that remaines for the people of God. But this life is no Resting, but a walking life.
That is the Rest that remains for the people of God. But this life is no Resting, but a walking life.
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Wee must not thinke of sitting, till wee come to sit upon thrones, till wee come to sit downe with Abraham, Isaac,
we must not think of sitting, till we come to fit upon thrones, till we come to fit down with Abraham, Isaac,
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and Jacob in the Kingdome of God. and Jacob in the Kingdom of God.
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It condemnes also such kinde of Christians that have sometimes some fits of goodnesse, but goe not on.
It condemns also such kind of Christians that have sometime Some fits of Goodness, but go not on.
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They have their good words, but they are soone over. This is not to walke; walking is a constant continued pace in good.
They have their good words, but they Are soon over. This is not to walk; walking is a constant continued pace in good.
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A thiefe may sometimes walke on in the high way, but he will not stay long in it,
A thief may sometime walk on in the high Way, but he will not stay long in it,
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but quickly turnes aside into one by-way or other;
but quickly turns aside into one byway or other;
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whereas the honest traveller keepes on, and goes on an end till he comes to his journeys end.
whereas the honest traveller keeps on, and Goes on an end till he comes to his journeys end.
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It is one thing to walke on in the wayes of God, and another thing to take a few steps, and out againe. Such are no walkers.
It is one thing to walk on in the ways of God, and Another thing to take a few steps, and out again. Such Are no walker's.
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A godly man who for his setled course walkes on in the wayes of obedience, may sometimes through tentation,
A godly man who for his settled course walks on in the ways of Obedience, may sometime through tentation,
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and infirmity, step aside into the wayes of sinne, yet for all that he cannot be said to walke in those wayes.
and infirmity, step aside into the ways of sin, yet for all that he cannot be said to walk in those ways.
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Psal. 1. 1. Hee walkes not in the counsell of the ungodly. And so a morall or a wicked man, may sometimes be in a good dutie,Psalm 1. 1. He walks not in the counsel of the ungodly. And so a moral or a wicked man, may sometime be in a good duty,
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or a good way, but yet because his constant course bends, and goes another way, he cannot be said to walke in the wayes of God.
or a good Way, but yet Because his constant course bends, and Goes Another Way, he cannot be said to walk in the ways of God.
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And so much for the first thing exhorted unto. The second followes.
And so much for the First thing exhorted unto. The second follows.
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To be Rooted in Christ, to a stabilitie, and stedfastnesse in the profession of Christ, vers. 7. Rooted in him. It is a metaphor taken from trees.
To be Rooted in christ, to a stability, and steadfastness in the profession of christ, vers. 7. Rooted in him. It is a metaphor taken from trees.
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Trees have no stabilitie, nor firmenesse, unlesse they roote into firme earth, neither have wee any firmenesse,
Trees have no stability, nor firmness, unless they root into firm earth, neither have we any firmness,
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unlesse wee roote deepe in Christ. The point wee learne hence is this:
unless we root deep in christ. The point we Learn hence is this:
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CHAP. XIII. It is not enough for a Christian to professe, and beare the Name of Christ,
CHAP. XIII. It is not enough for a Christian to profess, and bear the Name of christ,
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but he must be Rooted in him. CHristians must be Rooted Christians:
but he must be Rooted in him. Christians must be Rooted Christians:
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Christ is the soyle of a Christian soule, and a Christian soule must Roote in this soyle.
christ is the soil of a Christian soul, and a Christian soul must Root in this soil.
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That looke as Bildad speakes in another case of a wicked mans outward estate, and flourishing in the world, Job 8. 17. His rootes are wrapped about the heape,
That look as Bildad speaks in Another case of a wicked men outward estate, and flourishing in the world, Job 8. 17. His roots Are wrapped about the heap,
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and sees the place of stones; and sees the place of stones;
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that is, he rootes deeply, and spreads about his roots, like a tree that hath its roots folded in the earth,
that is, he roots deeply, and spreads about his roots, like a tree that hath its roots folded in the earth,
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and whose roots run in amongst the stones, so should it be with a Christian:
and whose roots run in among the stones, so should it be with a Christian:
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Hee should so roote into Christ, that his rootes should wrap about the heape, wrap about Christ, he should have a folded roote in Christ.
He should so root into christ, that his roots should wrap about the heap, wrap about christ, he should have a folded root in christ.
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Christ is a Roote, Apoc. 12. 16. I am the Roote and off-spring of David, the Roote,
christ is a Root, Apocalypse 12. 16. I am the Root and offspring of David, the Root,
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and Branch of David. How can Christ be both Roote and Branch? Wee reade of the Roote of Jesse, Isa. 11. 1. And Christ is called the Branch, Zech. 6. 12. Behold the man whose name is the Branch.
and Branch of David. How can christ be both Root and Branch? we read of the Root of Jesse, Isaiah 11. 1. And christ is called the Branch, Zechariah 6. 12. Behold the man whose name is the Branch.
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If David then be Christs Roote, and Christ his Branch, how is Christ the Roote of David, and David and all the faithfull his Branches? Joh. 15. 1. I am the Vine, the Vine-roote, and yee are the Branches? And yet both these are true;
If David then be Christ Root, and christ his Branch, how is christ the Root of David, and David and all the faithful his Branches? John 15. 1. I am the Vine, the Vine-roote, and ye Are the Branches? And yet both these Are true;
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That Christ is both the Roote, and Branch of David. Take him in his humane nature, according to the flesh,
That christ is both the Root, and Branch of David. Take him in his humane nature, according to the Flesh,
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and he is the Branch of David, for he was made of the seed of David, according to the flesh, Rom. 1. 3. But consider him in both natures joyntly in one person,
and he is the Branch of David, for he was made of the seed of David, according to the Flesh, Rom. 1. 3. But Consider him in both nature's jointly in one person,
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and so he is the Roote of David, and of all the faithfull.
and so he is the Root of David, and of all the faithful.
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And as he is the Roote, so should all the faithfull roote themselves into this Roote, Rooted in him. He is the Roote into which all true Christians must root themselves. And that upon these reasons.
And as he is the Root, so should all the faithful root themselves into this Root, Rooted in him. He is the Root into which all true Christians must root themselves. And that upon these Reasons.
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First, All true Christians must grow.First, All true Christians must grow.
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It is that which is often called for in Scripture. 2 Pet. 3. 18. Grow in Grace. 2 Pet. 2. 2. that yee may grow.
It is that which is often called for in Scripture. 2 Pet. 3. 18. Grow in Grace. 2 Pet. 2. 2. that ye may grow.
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There is nothing that doth more evidence the truth of Grace, then the growth.
There is nothing that does more evidence the truth of Grace, then the growth.
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Then a Christian may have good evidence that he is a true Christian, when he is a growing Christian.
Then a Christian may have good evidence that he is a true Christian, when he is a growing Christian.
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And a man that growes not in Grace, and goodnesse, may justly question the truth of his Grace and goodnesse, the truth of his Christianitie.
And a man that grows not in Grace, and Goodness, may justly question the truth of his Grace and Goodness, the truth of his Christianity.
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So that it much concernes a Christian to grow.
So that it much concerns a Christian to grow.
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Now looke how much it concernes a Christian to be a growing Christian, so much it concernes him to be a Rooted Christian, to be Rooted in Christ.
Now look how much it concerns a Christian to be a growing Christian, so much it concerns him to be a Rooted Christian, to be Rooted in christ.
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Because unlesse a man be rooted in Christ, it is impossible he should grow.
Because unless a man be rooted in christ, it is impossible he should grow.
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Wee see in nature that plants and trees first roote before they grow, and their growth followes after their rooting.
we see in nature that plants and trees First root before they grow, and their growth follows After their rooting.
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So much appeares by that comparison, Job 8. 16, 17. He is greene, and his branches shoote.
So much appears by that comparison, Job 8. 16, 17. He is green, and his branches shoot.
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And this comes from that which followes, His roots are wrapped about the heape. Hee rootes, and therefore hee shoots.
And this comes from that which follows, His roots Are wrapped about the heap. He roots, and Therefore he shoots.
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A tree cannot shoote till it roote.
A tree cannot shoot till it root.
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So Jer. 12. 2. the Prophet comparing wicked men to trees, Thou hast, saith he, planted them, yea they have taken roote, they grow.
So Jer. 12. 2. the Prophet comparing wicked men to trees, Thou hast, Says he, planted them, yea they have taken root, they grow.
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But first take roote, and then grow. So Christians must grow, but yet before they can grow, they must first be planted, and take root.
But First take root, and then grow. So Christians must grow, but yet before they can grow, they must First be planted, and take root.
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GOD promises to make his Church grow, and her branches to spread, but withall he promises to make her roote.
GOD promises to make his Church grow, and her branches to spread, but withal he promises to make her root.
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Hos. 14. 5, 6. I will be as the dew unto Israel, he shall grow as the Lilly, Hos. 14. 5, 6. I will be as the due unto Israel, he shall grow as the Lily,
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and cast forth his roots as Lebanon, his branches shall spread, &c. Never can a Christian grow as a Lilly,and cast forth his roots as Lebanon, his branches shall spread, etc. Never can a Christian grow as a Lily,
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though he be under daily dewes, nor his branches spread, unlesse he cast forth his roots as Lebanon, as the trees,
though he be under daily dews, nor his branches spread, unless he cast forth his roots as Lebanon, as the trees,
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and Cedars of Lebanon. What are dewes without Roots? My Doctrine, sayes Moses, shall drop as the raine, my speech shall distill as the dew.
and Cedars of Lebanon. What Are dews without Roots? My Doctrine, Says Moses, shall drop as the rain, my speech shall distil as the due.
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Deut. 32. 2. Though a man live under the dew of the Ministry, which is a good meanes of growth,Deuteronomy 32. 2. Though a man live under the due of the Ministry, which is a good means of growth,
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yet if he want a Roote in Christ, he will never grow. The deeper a tree is rooted, the more it growes.
yet if he want a Root in christ, he will never grow. The Deeper a tree is rooted, the more it grows.
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The greater the roote, the deeper, and wider it spreads it selfe, the greater is the properity of that tree.
The greater the root, the Deeper, and wider it spreads it self, the greater is the properity of that tree.
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A bush growes, but growes not to the height that a Cedar doth, nor to the greatnesse an Oake doth,
A bush grows, but grows not to the height that a Cedar does, nor to the greatness an Oak does,
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because the roote of a bush is but small.
Because the root of a bush is but small.
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It rootes not as an Oake, as a Cedar, and therefore rises not, spreads not as doth an Oake, or a Cedar.
It roots not as an Oak, as a Cedar, and Therefore rises not, spreads not as does an Oak, or a Cedar.
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Wee see divers sizes of Christians, some greater, some lesser, some higher, some lower trees of Righteousnesse.
we see diverse sizes of Christians, Some greater, Some lesser, Some higher, Some lower trees of Righteousness.
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What may the reason of it be? Are they not all set, and planted in the same soyle? Is it not the same Christ that feeds and nourishes them all? It is so,
What may the reason of it be? are they not all Set, and planted in the same soil? Is it not the same christ that feeds and Nourishes them all? It is so,
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and yet these trees though all set in the same soyle, all fed by the same sap,
and yet these trees though all Set in the same soil, all fed by the same sap,
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yet are they not all of the same height and bignesse: And the reason is, because they all roote not alike.
yet Are they not all of the same height and bigness: And the reason is, Because they all root not alike.
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Some roote deeper then others, some spread out their rootes further then others, and as every one rootes, so every one growes.
some root Deeper then Others, Some spread out their roots further then Others, and as every one roots, so every one grows.
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See how the Psalmist speakes, Psal. 80. 9, 10. of that vine.
See how the Psalmist speaks, Psalm 80. 9, 10. of that vine.
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It filled the land, the hills were covered with the shadow of it, the boughes thereof were like the goodly Cedars, &c. And all came from this, Thou causedst it to take deepe roote. It filled the land, the hills were covered with the shadow of it, the boughs thereof were like the goodly Cedars, etc. And all Come from this, Thou causedst it to take deep root.
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So that the deeper roote, the greater growth;
So that the Deeper root, the greater growth;
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And so in this case, the deeper roote wee take in Christ, the greater growth wee have in Christ, and grace.
And so in this case, the Deeper root we take in christ, the greater growth we have in christ, and grace.
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In as much then as every Christian is bound to grow, and there is no growth without a roote,
In as much then as every Christian is bound to grow, and there is no growth without a root,
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therefore must every Christian roote in Christ.
Therefore must every Christian root in christ.
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Every Christian is bound to grow exceedingly, 2 Thes. 3. therefore it concernes a Christian not onely to be rooted,
Every Christian is bound to grow exceedingly, 2 Thebes 3. Therefore it concerns a Christian not only to be rooted,
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but to be deeply rooted in CHRIST, because so as wee roote, so wee grow proportionably.
but to be deeply rooted in CHRIST, Because so as we root, so we grow proportionably.
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The deeper roote, the greater and fairer growth. Secondly, All true Christians must beare fruit.
The Deeper root, the greater and Fairer growth. Secondly, All true Christians must bear fruit.
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What called for more frequently? Matth. 3. Bring forth fruit. Hereby wee glorifie God, Joh. 15. 8. Hereby wee give evidence that wee are Christs Disciples, Joh. 15. 8. Hereby wee give evidence of our union with Christ, Joh. 15. 5. It is a dangerous thing not to bring forth fruit, Joh. 15. 2. Mat. 3. 10. A matter therefore of great necessitie to bring forth fruit.
What called for more frequently? Matthew 3. Bring forth fruit. Hereby we Glorify God, John 15. 8. Hereby we give evidence that we Are Christ Disciples, John 15. 8. Hereby we give evidence of our Union with christ, John 15. 5. It is a dangerous thing not to bring forth fruit, John 15. 2. Mathew 3. 10. A matter Therefore of great necessity to bring forth fruit.
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Now it is impossible to bring forth the fruits of grace, and the spirit, unlesse wee be rooted in Christ.
Now it is impossible to bring forth the fruits of grace, and the Spirit, unless we be rooted in christ.
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In nature no roote no fruite. Hos. 9. 16. Their roote is dryed up, they shall beare no fruit.
In nature no root no fruit. Hos. 9. 16. Their root is dried up, they shall bear no fruit.
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There must be a roote before there can be fruite;
There must be a root before there can be fruit;
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as Jer. 12. 2. Thou hast planted them, they have taken roote, they bring forth fruit; but first, have taken roote.
as Jer. 12. 2. Thou hast planted them, they have taken root, they bring forth fruit; but First, have taken root.
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And that speech shewes as much, 2 King. 19. 30. They shall yet againe take roote downward, and bring forth fruit upward.
And that speech shows as much, 2 King. 19. 30. They shall yet again take root downward, and bring forth fruit upward.
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So it is in this case: No spirituall roote, no spirituall fruite. Jude 12. Trees without fruit, pluckt up by the roots.
So it is in this case: No spiritual root, no spiritual fruit. U^de 12. Trees without fruit, plucked up by the roots.
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What wonder that they were fruitlesse, when they were rootless? they must needs be without fruit, when they were without roote.
What wonder that they were fruitless, when they were rootless? they must needs be without fruit, when they were without root.
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On the contrary, a godly man he is fruitfull, because he is rooted in Christ, and therefore fruited, because rooted.
On the contrary, a godly man he is fruitful, Because he is rooted in christ, and Therefore fruited, Because rooted.
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Jer. 17. 8. He is a tree that brings forth fruit in a time of drought, in a time of heate, he is fruitfull. Jer. 17. 8. He is a tree that brings forth fruit in a time of drought, in a time of heat, he is fruitful.
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And marke whence it comes, He shall be as a tree planted by the waters, that spreads out her roots by the river.
And mark whence it comes, He shall be as a tree planted by the waters, that spreads out her roots by the river.
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He is rooted in Christ, and therefore fruited by Christ.
He is rooted in christ, and Therefore fruited by christ.
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To which purpose wee may allude to that, Prov. 12. 12. The roote of the righteous yeeldeth fruit.
To which purpose we may allude to that, Curae 12. 12. The root of the righteous yields fruit.
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It is not the Branch of the righteous that yeelds fruit, but it is the roote. It is Christ who is the roote of a righteous man,
It is not the Branch of the righteous that yields fruit, but it is the root. It is christ who is the root of a righteous man,
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and when a man is rooted in him he yeelds fruite. It is impossible for a branch without a roote to bring forth fruite.
and when a man is rooted in him he yields fruit. It is impossible for a branch without a root to bring forth fruit.
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That was a miraculous, and extraordinary case, that Aarons rod cut off from the stock, and without a roote, did bring forth buds, and blossomes, and yeelded Almonds.
That was a miraculous, and extraordinary case, that Aaron's rod Cut off from the stock, and without a root, did bring forth buds, and blossoms, and yielded Almonds.
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But in ordinary course it is a thing impossible.
But in ordinary course it is a thing impossible.
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It is impossible for us to bring forth Almonds, Grapes, or any fruite, unlesse wee be rooted in Christ.
It is impossible for us to bring forth Almonds, Grapes, or any fruit, unless we be rooted in christ.
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All fruite is from Christ the roote. Philip. 1. 11. The fruits of holinesse and righteousnesse which are by Christ.
All fruit is from christ the root. Philip. 1. 11. The fruits of holiness and righteousness which Are by christ.
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So that then there being a necessitie that a Christian bring forth fruite, and that there can be no fruite,
So that then there being a necessity that a Christian bring forth fruit, and that there can be no fruit,
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unlesse he be rooted in Christ, it is therefore a thing of absolute necessitie, that a Christian be rooted in Christ.
unless he be rooted in christ, it is Therefore a thing of absolute necessity, that a Christian be rooted in christ.
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Thirdly, A Christian must persevere, and be stable in the truth, must hold out, and continue. Thirdly, A Christian must persevere, and be stable in the truth, must hold out, and continue.
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It is still called for, Col. 1. 23. The promise of salvation is made to such as persevere.
It is still called for, Col. 1. 23. The promise of salvation is made to such as persevere.
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He that perseveres to the end shall be saved, Mat. 24. It is made the note of a true Christian, Joh. 8. 30. And it is that which at the last day will fill our hearts with infinite comfort,He that perseveres to the end shall be saved, Mathew 24. It is made the note of a true Christian, John 8. 30. And it is that which At the last day will fill our hearts with infinite Comfort,
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and confidence, 1 Joh. 2. 28. Now it is impossible a man should persevere, and continue,
and confidence, 1 John 2. 28. Now it is impossible a man should persevere, and continue,
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unlesse he be rooted in Christ.
unless he be rooted in christ.
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Boughes pluckt off from trees, being set in water, may looke fresh and greene for two or three dayes,
Boughs plucked off from trees, being Set in water, may look fresh and green for two or three days,
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but because they have no roote, they quickly decay, and dye.
but Because they have no root, they quickly decay, and die.
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A stake, or a post is pitched in the ground, but yet because it hath no roote, it is easie to wriggle,
A stake, or a post is pitched in the ground, but yet Because it hath no root, it is easy to wriggle,
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and plucke it up, and carry it whither one will. But now it is not so with a great tree, there a man may tug,
and pluck it up, and carry it whither one will. But now it is not so with a great tree, there a man may tug,
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and plucke with all his might, and not get it up. Set a teame of horse to an oake, and they cannot stirre, nor move it.
and pluck with all his might, and not get it up. Set a term of horse to an oak, and they cannot stir, nor move it.
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And what is the reason of this difference, but because the tree hath a roote that fixes,
And what is the reason of this difference, but Because the tree hath a root that fixes,
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and fastens it in the earth, and the stake or post hath none? The stony ground made a faire shew, it sprang quickly, gave faire and good hopes,
and fastens it in the earth, and the stake or post hath none? The stony ground made a fair show, it sprang quickly, gave fair and good hope's,
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but yet it came to nothing, but soone vanisht;
but yet it Come to nothing, but soon vanished;
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and what might the reason be? See Matth. 13. 6. 20. 21. Luk. 8. 13. want of roote was their bane, they had no roote in Christ, and therefore endured not.
and what might the reason be? See Matthew 13. 6. 20. 21. Luk. 8. 13. want of root was their bane, they had no root in christ, and Therefore endured not.
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The tree that is rooted, though heate and drought come, yet ceases not yeelding fruite.
The tree that is rooted, though heat and drought come, yet ceases not yielding fruit.
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Jer. 17. 8. Let a man make never so faire a profession of faith, love, zeale, &c. yet if that man be not rooted in Christ, that man will wither, vanish,Jer. 17. 8. Let a man make never so fair a profession of faith, love, zeal, etc. yet if that man be not rooted in christ, that man will wither, vanish,
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and come to nothing, specially if the Sunne arise, and there come a time of heate.
and come to nothing, specially if the Sun arise, and there come a time of heat.
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It is said of a righteous man, Prov. 10. 25. That he is an everlasting foundation, he stirres not, moves not, is not a reede shaken with the winde.
It is said of a righteous man, Curae 10. 25. That he is an everlasting Foundation, he stirs not, moves not, is not a reed shaken with the wind.
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How comes it about that neither heresies, nor persecutions, one thing nor another stirres him,
How comes it about that neither heresies, nor persecutions, one thing nor Another stirs him,
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but he is immoveable? See Prov. 12. 3. The roote of the righteous shall not be moved, he hath a roote, hee is rooted in Christ, and therefore is not moved.
but he is immoveable? See Curae 12. 3. The root of the righteous shall not be moved, he hath a root, he is rooted in christ, and Therefore is not moved.
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So here the Apostles drift is to perswade the Colossians to perseverance, and exhorting them thereunto, he wishes them to be rooted in Christ.
So Here the Apostles drift is to persuade the colossians to perseverance, and exhorting them thereunto, he wishes them to be rooted in christ.
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So that in as much as Christians ought to persevere, and that cannot be done unlesse a man be rooted in Christ, it is therefore of necessitie, that a man bee rooted in Christ.
So that in as much as Christians ought to persevere, and that cannot be done unless a man be rooted in christ, it is Therefore of necessity, that a man be rooted in christ.
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Fourthly, See what the Apostle sayes Heb. 3. 14. Wee are made partakers of Christ. That is a precious blessing: Fourthly, See what the Apostle Says Hebrew 3. 14. we Are made partakers of christ. That is a precious blessing:
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It should be the ayme of every Christian.
It should be the aim of every Christian.
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And indeed a man is no Christian indeede till hee be made a partaker of Christ.
And indeed a man is no Christian indeed till he be made a partaker of christ.
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Wee come to the Lords Table for this end to be partakers of Christ. Now we cannot be partakers of Christ, till wee be rooted in Christ.
we come to the lords Table for this end to be partakers of christ. Now we cannot be partakers of christ, till we be rooted in christ.
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There is no participation of Christ, till there be a Radication in Christ. No participation of Christ in the Sacrament, till rooted in him.
There is no participation of christ, till there be a Radication in christ. No participation of christ in the Sacrament, till rooted in him.
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A man may come to the Sacrament, and partake of Bread and Wine, may bee partaker of the Lords Table,
A man may come to the Sacrament, and partake of Bred and Wine, may be partaker of the lords Table,
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and yet if he be not rooted in Christ, partakes not of Christ.
and yet if he be not rooted in christ, partakes not of christ.
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Herbes and trees are partakers of the heart, of the strength, of the fat of the earth,
Herbs and trees Are partakers of the heart, of the strength, of the fat of the earth,
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and the moysture thereof, because they are rooted in the earth. So by beeing rooted in Christ, wee come to be partakers of him.
and the moisture thereof, Because they Are rooted in the earth. So by being rooted in christ, we come to be partakers of him.
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See that same Rom. 11. 17. Thou wert graffed in amongst them, and with them partakest of the roote and fatnesse of the Olive.
See that same Rom. 11. 17. Thou Wertenberg graffed in among them, and with them partakest of the root and fatness of the Olive.
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When a cience is ingraffed into an Olive, it partakes of the fatnesse of the Olive;
When a cience is Ingrafted into an Olive, it partakes of the fatness of the Olive;
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But how? It first partakes of the root. The Olive hath a roote, by that it partakes of the fatnesse of the earth,
But how? It First partakes of the root. The Olive hath a root, by that it partakes of the fatness of the earth,
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and the branches by having that roote for their roote, are made partakers of that fatnesse.
and the branches by having that root for their root, Are made partakers of that fatness.
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There is a fatnesse, a sweetnesse in Christ, and a fatnesse and sweetnesse in Gods Ordinances, Psal. 63. 5. Now when we come to the Sacrament, wee desire to be made partakers of the fatnesse and sweetnesse of Christ:
There is a fatness, a sweetness in christ, and a fatness and sweetness in God's Ordinances, Psalm 63. 5. Now when we come to the Sacrament, we desire to be made partakers of the fatness and sweetness of christ:
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first then be rooted in him, and we shall be made partakers of him, and his sweetnesse.
First then be rooted in him, and we shall be made partakers of him, and his sweetness.
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Many receive the Sacrament that are not partakers of Christ, and all because they be not rooted in him.
Many receive the Sacrament that Are not partakers of christ, and all Because they be not rooted in him.
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Thou that commest to the Sacrament before thou be rooted in Christ, art an unworthy receiver.
Thou that Comest to the Sacrament before thou be rooted in christ, art an unworthy receiver.
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Wee have no right to the Sacrament, till wee be rooted in Christ.
we have no right to the Sacrament, till we be rooted in christ.
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So that as we desire to be worthy receivers of the Sacrament, so it concernes us to be rooted in Christ.
So that as we desire to be worthy Receivers of the Sacrament, so it concerns us to be rooted in christ.
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We know the danger of unworthy receiving. Hee that in receiving is not made partaker of Christ, receives unworthily.
We know the danger of unworthy receiving. He that in receiving is not made partaker of christ, receives unworthily.
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He that is not first rooted in him, cannot be partaker of him. A rootlesse receiver is a fruitlesse receiver;
He that is not First rooted in him, cannot be partaker of him. A rootless receiver is a fruitless receiver;
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a fruitlesse receiver is an unworthy receiver.
a fruitless receiver is an unworthy receiver.
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He that hath a roote, receives good by the Sacrament, hee that hath not a roote, receives hurt by it.
He that hath a root, receives good by the Sacrament, he that hath not a root, receives hurt by it.
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Take a tree that hath a roote, and set it in the earth, and the moysture and fat of the earth nourishes and feedes it.
Take a tree that hath a root, and Set it in the earth, and the moisture and fat of the earth Nourishes and feeds it.
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But take a sticke or a stake that hath no roote, and drive it into the earth,
But take a stick or a stake that hath no root, and drive it into the earth,
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and the fat and moysture of the earth rottes it.
and the fat and moisture of the earth rottes it.
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To come to the Sacrament having a Roote will make our soules thrive, but to come to the Sacrament without a Roote, will rotte and bane our soules.
To come to the Sacrament having a Root will make our Souls thrive, but to come to the Sacrament without a Root, will rotten and bane our Souls.
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As therefore wee desire at any time, but specially at the Sacrament, to be partakers of Christ,
As Therefore we desire At any time, but specially At the Sacrament, to be partakers of christ,
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so first get wee our selves rooted into him.
so First get we our selves rooted into him.
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Fifthly, and lastly, That same is a terrible Imprecation of Davids against Doeg, Psal. 52. 5. God shall roote thee out of the land of the living. Fifthly, and lastly, That same is a terrible Imprecation of Davids against Doeg, Psalm 52. 5. God shall root thee out of the land of the living.
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It is heaviest in a spirituall sense, as Heaven is the land of the living.
It is Heaviest in a spiritual sense, as Heaven is the land of the living.
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And yet as heavie as it is, it will be the portion of all such as are not rooted in Christ.
And yet as heavy as it is, it will be the portion of all such as Are not rooted in christ.
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God will roote out all such out of the land of the living.
God will root out all such out of the land of the living.
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As wee would be rooted in the land of the living, so get wee our selves rooted in Christ.
As we would be rooted in the land of the living, so get we our selves rooted in christ.
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Labour wee therefore to get our selves rooted, and deeply rooted in Christ.
Labour we Therefore to get our selves rooted, and deeply rooted in christ.
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Men of the world doe seeke to take roote in their kinde, and to spread their rootes in the earth.
Men of the world do seek to take root in their kind, and to spread their roots in the earth.
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Job 5. 3. I have seene the foolish taking roote. Jer. 12. 2. Thou hast planted them, they have taken roote. Job 5. 3. I have seen the foolish taking root. Jer. 12. 2. Thou hast planted them, they have taken root.
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What a doe to roote themselves in a soyle, out of which they shall be pluckt up by the rootes? Job 5. 3. I have seene the foolish taking roote,
What a doe to root themselves in a soil, out of which they shall be plucked up by the roots? Job 5. 3. I have seen the foolish taking root,
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but suddenly I have cursed his habitations. but suddenly I have cursed his habitations.
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It fares with them as with the cursed figtree, Mark. 11. 20. As they passed by they saw the figge tree dryed up from the roots.
It fares with them as with the cursed Fig tree, Mark. 11. 20. As they passed by they saw the fig tree dried up from the roots.
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But alas how few take care for Rooting in Christ Jesus, and for a blessed Radication in him.
But alas how few take care for Rooting in christ jesus, and for a blessed Radication in him.
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CHAP. XIIII. What is to be done that wee may get our selves rooted in Christ?
CHAP. XIIII. What is to be done that we may get our selves rooted in christ?
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FIrst, and principally get faith in Christ.First, and principally get faith in christ.
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There be other things that helpe a Christian to roote deeper into Christ when hee is once rooted;
There be other things that help a Christian to root Deeper into christ when he is once rooted;
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but faith is the first thing that must roote a man into Christ. So here in the Text;
but faith is the First thing that must root a man into christ. So Here in the Text;
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Rooted and built up in him. Rooted and built up in him.
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But how? stablished in the faith, not onely in the doctrine of faith, but in the grace of faith.
But how? established in the faith, not only in the Doctrine of faith, but in the grace of faith.
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Now faith doth three things to a mans rooting in Christ. 1. Faith plucks him up by the roots out of the soyle of nature.
Now faith does three things to a men rooting in christ. 1. Faith plucks him up by the roots out of the soil of nature.
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A man that will have a tree roote in his Garden, in his Orchard, must first have it pluckt up by the rootes out of the hedge,
A man that will have a tree root in his Garden, in his Orchard, must First have it plucked up by the roots out of the hedge,
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or wood, and common, where it naturally growes. It cannot roote in the Garden, so long as it stands rooted in the wood.
or wood, and Common, where it naturally grows. It cannot root in the Garden, so long as it Stands rooted in the wood.
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So a man cannot roote in Christ, so long as hee is rooted in the soyle of nature, of meere moralitie and civilitie.
So a man cannot root in christ, so long as he is rooted in the soil of nature, of mere morality and civility.
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Hee must first be fetcht up by the very rootes, out of that cursed foyle. Now faith is that which doth it:
He must First be fetched up by the very roots, out of that cursed foil. Now faith is that which does it:
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faith is that which drawes us up by the Rootes out of the hedge, and common of Nature.
faith is that which draws us up by the Roots out of the hedge, and Common of Nature.
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In a miraculous case it is possible to plucke up a tree by the Rootes.
In a miraculous case it is possible to pluck up a tree by the Roots.
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Luk. 17. 6. Yee might say unto this Sycamore tree, Be thou plucked up by the rootes, and it should obey you. Luk. 17. 6. Ye might say unto this Sycamore tree, Be thou plucked up by the roots, and it should obey you.
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But when may a man so say? If you have faith as a graine of mustard-seede.
But when may a man so say? If you have faith as a grain of Mustard seed.
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Miraculous faith then could plucke up trees by the roots. So it is also with justifying faith.
Miraculous faith then could pluck up trees by the roots. So it is also with justifying faith.
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Before wee can be rooted in Christ, wee must be un-rooted, and up-rooted in regard of our naturall condition,
Before we can be rooted in christ, we must be unrooted, and uprooted in regard of our natural condition,
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as before the Sycamore can be planted in the Sea, it must first be pluckt up by the roots.
as before the Sycamore can be planted in the Sea, it must First be plucked up by the roots.
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Now justifying faith is that which pluckes up these wilde Sycamores, and wilde olives by the rootes.
Now justifying faith is that which plucks up these wild Sycamores, and wild Olive by the roots.
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A man is pluckt up by the rootes when he denies himselfe, when he goes out of himselfe,
A man is plucked up by the roots when he Denies himself, when he Goes out of himself,
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when he comes off from all bottome, he hath in himselfe, and in Nature.
when he comes off from all bottom, he hath in himself, and in Nature.
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Now faith is that which makes a man deny himselfe, goe out of himselfe, and thus un-roote himselfe.
Now faith is that which makes a man deny himself, go out of himself, and thus unroot himself.
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See how Paul pluckes up his Pharisaisme, and all his civill legall righteousnesse by the very Rootes,
See how Paul plucks up his Pharisaism, and all his civil Legal righteousness by the very Roots,
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and that by the selfe-denyall of faith.
and that by the self-denial of faith.
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Phil. 3. 4, 8. If any man else may grow upon his owne roote, then much more I,Philip 3. 4, 8. If any man Else may grow upon his own root, then much more I,
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for thus and thus am I rooted, of the roote of Israel, a naturall Hebrew, a circumcised Hebrew, a Pharisee, a strict and zealous professor of Jewish Religion,
for thus and thus am I rooted, of the root of Israel, a natural Hebrew, a circumcised Hebrew, a Pharisee, a strict and zealous professor of Jewish Religion,
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and for legall righteousnesse, a man before men unblameable, and yet I denyed my selfe, pluckt up my selfe from all these rootes, counted all losse and dung, to be found rooted in Christ.
and for Legal righteousness, a man before men unblameable, and yet I denied my self, plucked up my self from all these roots, counted all loss and dung, to be found rooted in christ.
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Faith is a selfe-denying grace, and drags a man up by the roots out of his naturall condition.
Faith is a self-denying grace, and drags a man up by the roots out of his natural condition.
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2. Faith implants a man into the soyle of grace, it implants a man into Christ.
2. Faith implants a man into the soil of grace, it implants a man into christ.
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When a tree is pluckt up by the roots, yet if it be not set into the earth, in the Garden,
When a tree is plucked up by the roots, yet if it be not Set into the earth, in the Garden,
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or Orchyard, it rootes not there.
or Orchard, it roots not there.
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The way to have it to roote in the Garden is, after it is pluckt up by the rootes to set it in the ground,
The Way to have it to root in the Garden is, After it is plucked up by the roots to Set it in the ground,
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and set it in the earth. There must bee a planting of a tree before there can be a rooting.
and Set it in the earth. There must be a planting of a tree before there can be a rooting.
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Jer. 12. 2. Thou hast planted them, they have taken roote, therefore before taking roote, there must be a planting.Jer. 12. 2. Thou hast planted them, they have taken root, Therefore before taking root, there must be a planting.
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Psal. 80. 8, 9. Thou hast planted the Vine, thou hast caused it to take deepe roote. Psalm 80. 8, 9. Thou hast planted the Vine, thou hast caused it to take deep root.
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So it is here, before there can be rooting in Christ, there must be a planting in him.
So it is Here, before there can be rooting in christ, there must be a planting in him.
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Now faith is that which plants us in Christ. That sets us, put us into Christ, the soyle in which we must roote.
Now faith is that which plants us in christ. That sets us, put us into christ, the soil in which we must root.
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The Apostle hath a phrase, Rom. 6. 5. of being planted into Christs death. There is a planting into his death, and there is a planting into his person.
The Apostle hath a phrase, Rom. 6. 5. of being planted into Christ death. There is a planting into his death, and there is a planting into his person.
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When a tree is set into the earth, then it is planted, when a man is set into Christ,
When a tree is Set into the earth, then it is planted, when a man is Set into christ,
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and is in him, then is a man planted in him.
and is in him, then is a man planted in him.
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Now by faith it is that we are in Christ, Phil. 3. That I may be found in him, having the righteousnesse of faith.
Now by faith it is that we Are in christ, Philip 3. That I may be found in him, having the righteousness of faith.
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And thus faith implanting us into Christ, putting and setting us into the soyle, doth roote us into Christ.
And thus faith implanting us into christ, putting and setting us into the soil, does root us into christ.
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3. Faith suckes, attracts, and drawes nourishment from Christ.
3. Faith sucks, attracts, and draws nourishment from christ.
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If a tree be set into the ground, yet if it draw not moysture, heart and nourishment out of the ground, it roots not, but by degrees will dye.
If a tree be Set into the ground, yet if it draw not moisture, heart and nourishment out of the ground, it roots not, but by Degrees will die.
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But when it is once set into the ground, and fastned there, and doth draw sap,
But when it is once Set into the ground, and fastened there, and does draw sap,
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and moysture out of the earth, then the roote runs and spreads this way, and that way,
and moisture out of the earth, then the root runs and spreads this Way, and that Way,
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and so the tree radicates to the purpose.
and so the tree radicate to the purpose.
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So then a Christian being planted in Christ, doth roote in him, when there is a quickning, nourishing sap drawne out of him into a mans foule, that makes it spring and spread it selfe into Christ.
So then a Christian being planted in christ, does root in him, when there is a quickening, nourishing sap drawn out of him into a men foul, that makes it spring and spread it self into christ.
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Now faith is that which drawes, suckes, and extracts vertue & power out of Christ, which makes us spread, and roote in him.
Now faith is that which draws, sucks, and extracts virtue & power out of christ, which makes us spread, and root in him.
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Thus by these things, faith roots us into Christ.
Thus by these things, faith roots us into christ.
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So that if wee would roote in Christ, wee must get faith in Christ, and the more faith we get, the greater and deeper roote shall we have in Christ. Secondly, Get repentance, and mortification.
So that if we would root in christ, we must get faith in christ, and the more faith we get, the greater and Deeper root shall we have in christ. Secondly, Get Repentance, and mortification.
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When once a man hath gotten into Christ, and is begun by faith to be rooted in him, these will exceedingly helpe to make a man roote more deeply, When once a man hath got into christ, and is begun by faith to be rooted in him, these will exceedingly help to make a man root more deeply,
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and to spread abroad his roote in Christ.
and to spread abroad his root in christ.
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The more sinnes and lusts wee nourish in our hearts, the lesse we roote in Christ.
The more Sins and Lustiest we nourish in our hearts, the less we root in christ.
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Christ is indeed a fat, and a fertile soyle, but though a tree, or herbes be planted in fat,
christ is indeed a fat, and a fertile soil, but though a tree, or herbs be planted in fat,
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and good ground, yet a man may so order the matter, that herbes and trees shall root but poorely in it;
and good ground, yet a man may so order the matter, that herbs and trees shall root but poorly in it;
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for let a man mingle with it barren and baggage cold earth, or throw in gravell, stones,
for let a man mingle with it barren and baggage cold earth, or throw in gravel, stones,
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or flints into the earth, and about the roots, and these will hinder the rooting of a tree.
or flints into the earth, and about the roots, and these will hinder the rooting of a tree.
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So though Christ be a fat soyle, yet if wee suffer our sinnes, and our lusts to lodge in our hearts, these will hinder our rooting in Christ.
So though christ be a fat soil, yet if we suffer our Sins, and our Lustiest to lodge in our hearts, these will hinder our rooting in christ.
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But these removed and taken away, it will conduce exceedingly to our rooting. Now repentance and mortification, these take away, and remove sins and lusts.
But these removed and taken away, it will conduce exceedingly to our rooting. Now Repentance and mortification, these take away, and remove Sins and Lustiest.
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When God planted a Vineyard, Isa. 5. it was his purpose that it should roote, and it did roote.
When God planted a Vineyard, Isaiah 5. it was his purpose that it should root, and it did root.
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Psal. 80. 9. Thou causedst it to take deepe roote. I, but marke what course God did take.Psalm 80. 9. Thou causedst it to take deep root. I, but mark what course God did take.
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Isa. 5. 2. He fenced it, he gathered out the stones. Isaiah 5. 2. He fenced it, he gathered out the stones.
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He cleared, and rid the soyle of all such hurtfull things as might hinder the rooting thereof.
He cleared, and rid the soil of all such hurtful things as might hinder the rooting thereof.
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And so gathering out the stones, it did take deepe roote.
And so gathering out the stones, it did take deep root.
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Now repentance doth this, it takes away the stones out of the heart, it takes away the heart of stone,
Now Repentance does this, it Takes away the stones out of the heart, it Takes away the heart of stone,
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and so makes way for rooting.
and so makes Way for rooting.
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If a man be in Christ, and yet have an heart of stone, there bee stones in the soyle,
If a man be in christ, and yet have an heart of stone, there be stones in the soil,
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but repentance taking away the heart of stone, fits us for rooting, and spreading.
but Repentance taking away the heart of stone, fits us for rooting, and spreading.
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Againe, set herbes in a rich, and fat soyle, yet if that soyle be suffered to over-run with weedes, herbes will never roote kindly,
Again, Set herbs in a rich, and fat soil, yet if that soil be suffered to overrun with weeds, herbs will never root kindly,
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and to purpose, therefore they that would have herbes and plants roote, doe plucke up all offensive weedes by the rootes.
and to purpose, Therefore they that would have herbs and plants root, do pluck up all offensive weeds by the roots.
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And when thistles, nettles, and such like baggage trash are pluckt up, then good herbes and plants roote the better, and deeper.
And when thistles, nettles, and such like baggage trash Are plucked up, then good herbs and plants root the better, and Deeper.
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All lusts, and sinnes, are so many weeds in our hearts, and the more these weeds roote in our hearts, the lesse shall we root in Christ.
All Lustiest, and Sins, Are so many weeds in our hearts, and the more these weeds root in our hearts, the less shall we root in christ.
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But if these weeds be pluckt up by the rootes, and this noxious stuffe be carefully and diligently weeded out,
But if these weeds be plucked up by the roots, and this noxious stuff be carefully and diligently weeded out,
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then wee shall roote apace in Christ. Now Repentance and Mortification they weede up, and plucke up by the rootes those sinnes,
then we shall root apace in christ. Now Repentance and Mortification they weed up, and pluck up by the roots those Sins,
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and lusts, which hinder our rooting in Christ.
and Lustiest, which hinder our rooting in christ.
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So that looke what counsell the Apostle gives them in that case, is good in this.
So that look what counsel the Apostle gives them in that case, is good in this.
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Heb. 12. 15. Looking diligently lest any roote of bitternesse springing up trouble you. Hebrew 12. 15. Looking diligently lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you.
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Hee speakes of Heresies, Apostasies, and Scandalls, that might fall out in the Church, every such one is a roote of bitternesse in the Church.
He speaks of Heresies, Apostasies, and Scandals, that might fallen out in the Church, every such one is a root of bitterness in the Church.
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And so every sinne and lust, fostered in a mans heart, is a roote of bitternesse in the soule,
And so every sin and lust, fostered in a men heart, is a root of bitterness in the soul,
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and such a roote of bitternesse, as will trouble a mans soule from rooting in Christ.
and such a root of bitterness, as will trouble a men soul from rooting in christ.
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Therefore every one that would roote in Christ, must diligently watch that no such roote of bitternesse spring up,
Therefore every one that would root in christ, must diligently watch that no such root of bitterness spring up,
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and grow up in his heart, and if any such roote doe spring and grow up presently, to roote it up, and roote it out.
and grow up in his heart, and if any such root do spring and grow up presently, to root it up, and root it out.
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There must be a Rooting out, if wee would have a rooting in; A rooting out of lusts,
There must be a Rooting out, if we would have a rooting in; A rooting out of Lustiest,
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if wee would have a rooting in Christ.
if we would have a rooting in christ.
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Wee know how Job speakes in that case of the lust of uncleanenesse, Job 31. 9. 12. If mine heart have been deceived by a woman, it would root out all mine increase.
we know how Job speaks in that case of the lust of uncleanness, Job 31. 9. 12. If mine heart have been deceived by a woman, it would root out all mine increase.
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That one lust would be enough to roote out all his substance, and all his increase.
That one lust would be enough to root out all his substance, and all his increase.
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So it is in this case with any lust, whether of uncleanenesse, covetousnesse, &c. If these roote in the heart,
So it is in this case with any lust, whither of uncleanness, covetousness, etc. If these root in the heart,
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and prevaile, they will roote out all grace, and goodnesse, and roote a man quite up for taking any roote in Christ.
and prevail, they will root out all grace, and Goodness, and root a man quite up for taking any root in christ.
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As therefore wee desire to be rooted in Christ, so it concernes us to roote out all lusts, by repentance and mortification.
As Therefore we desire to be rooted in christ, so it concerns us to root out all Lustiest, by Repentance and mortification.
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It is not here as in the Parable, Mat. 13. 28, 29. Wilt thou then that wee goe and gather them up? But he said,
It is not Here as in the Parable, Mathew 13. 28, 29. Wilt thou then that we go and gather them up? But he said,
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Nay, lest whilest yee gather up the tares, yee roote up also the wheate with them. Nay, lest whilst ye gather up the tares, ye root up also the wheat with them.
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But here the not rooting up the tares, will prove the hindrance of the rooting of the wheate.
But Here the not rooting up the tares, will prove the hindrance of the rooting of the wheat.
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That soule that suffers lusts to roote in it, cannot roote in Christ. Our lusts cannot thrive in us, and we thrive in Christ.
That soul that suffers Lustiest to root in it, cannot root in christ. Our Lustiest cannot thrive in us, and we thrive in christ.
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Thirdly, The conscionable, and serious use of Gods Ordinances, the Word and Sacrament. Thirdly, The conscionable, and serious use of God's Ordinances, the Word and Sacrament.
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The Word is called, Jam. 1. 21. The engraffed, or Implanted Word, that is, the Word which by the Ministry is engraffed in our hearts.
The Word is called, Jam. 1. 21. The engrafted, or Implanted Word, that is, the Word which by the Ministry is engrafted in our hearts.
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Now as it is an engraffed, so it is an engraffing Word, which being rightly received, doth engraff, implant, and roote us into Christ.
Now as it is an engrafted, so it is an Engrafting Word, which being rightly received, does engraff, implant, and root us into christ.
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The seede that fell upon the stony ground, had no Roote, Matth. 13. but contrarily when the seede falles upon good ground it Rootes.
The seed that fell upon the stony ground, had no Root, Matthew 13. but contrarily when the seed falls upon good ground it Roots.
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And when the Word rootes in our hearts, it rootes us into Christ, for Christ is received in his Word.
And when the Word roots in our hearts, it roots us into christ, for christ is received in his Word.
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And when the Word rootes, Christ rootes, and when Christ rootes in us, wee roote in him;
And when the Word roots, christ roots, and when christ roots in us, we root in him;
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for it is a naturall, and reciprocall Radication. Two things are required to make a tree or herbe roote, Planting, and watring. The Ministry of the Word is both. 1 Cor. 3. Paul may plant, and Apollos may water.
for it is a natural, and reciprocal Radication. Two things Are required to make a tree or herb root, Planting, and watering. The Ministry of the Word is both. 1 Cor. 3. Paul may plant, and Apollos may water.
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The Ministry of the Word therefore is a planting, and a watering.
The Ministry of the Word Therefore is a planting, and a watering.
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They therefore that would roote, must seriously use that meanes which must plant, and water them.
They Therefore that would root, must seriously use that means which must plant, and water them.
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And so for the Sacrament of the Supper, wee being once rooted by the Word, it is an excellent meanes to make us take deeper rooting.
And so for the Sacrament of the Supper, we being once rooted by the Word, it is an excellent means to make us take Deeper rooting.
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The barren figtree in the Parable, Luk. 13. brought not forth fruit.
The barren Fig tree in the Parable, Luk. 13. brought not forth fruit.
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There was some fault, not in the branches, but in the roote, and therefore the dresser would dig,
There was Some fault, not in the branches, but in the root, and Therefore the dresser would dig,
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and dung it about the roote, he would loosen and remove the hard earth from the rootes,
and dung it about the root, he would loosen and remove the hard earth from the roots,
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and lay some mellow moulds about the roote.
and lay Some mellow moulds about the root.
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And wee see when such husbandry is used about trees, that they roote the better a great deale.
And we see when such Husbandry is used about trees, that they root the better a great deal.
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The right use of the Sacrament, is a digging and dunging of the tree roote, is a fresh moulding of our rootes,
The right use of the Sacrament, is a digging and dunging of the tree root, is a fresh moulding of our roots,
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and the Sacrament rightly used, and received as it ought, will make our roote wrap about Christ,
and the Sacrament rightly used, and received as it ought, will make our root wrap about christ,
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and sprout, and spread into him.
and sprout, and spread into him.
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As therefore wee desire to roote in Christ, so attend upon the Word and Sacrament, with that due preparation,
As Therefore we desire to root in christ, so attend upon the Word and Sacrament, with that due preparation,
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and religious behaviour, as God requires.
and religious behaviour, as God requires.
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Wee shall finde this a sweet fruite of these Ordinances duely used, that they will further our rooting in Christ.
we shall find this a sweet fruit of these Ordinances duly used, that they will further our rooting in christ.
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CHAP. XV. How to know whether we bee Rooted in Christ, or not.
CHAP. XV. How to know whither we be Rooted in christ, or not.
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IF every true Christian must be rooted in Christ, then as wee would know whether wee be true Christians,
IF every true Christian must be rooted in christ, then as we would know whither we be true Christians,
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so let us examine our selves whether wee be rooted in Christ or not. That may be knowne by those things mentioned before in the reasons of the point.
so let us examine our selves whither we be rooted in christ or not. That may be known by those things mentioned before in the Reasons of the point.
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They that are rooted in Christ doe grow, such as our growth is, such is our roote:
They that Are rooted in christ do grow, such as our growth is, such is our root:
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If we grow not in Christ, it is a signe wee are not rooted in him.
If we grow not in christ, it is a Signen we Are not rooted in him.
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They that are rooted beare fruit. Trees may roote, and yet not alwayes beare fruit.
They that Are rooted bear fruit. Trees may root, and yet not always bear fruit.
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Though there can be no fruit unlesse there be a roote, yet in naturall trees, there may be a roote where there is no fruit. But not so here.
Though there can be no fruit unless there be a root, yet in natural trees, there may be a root where there is no fruit. But not so Here.
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There is none rootes in Christ, but he brings forth fruite in Christ.
There is none roots in christ, but he brings forth fruit in christ.
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The Apostle speakes of bringing forth fruit to God, Rom. 7. 4. but he first speakes of being married unto Christ, which is equivalent unto rooting.
The Apostle speaks of bringing forth fruit to God, Rom. 7. 4. but he First speaks of being married unto christ, which is equivalent unto rooting.
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So that whosoever is rooted in Christ, brings forth fruite unto God.
So that whosoever is rooted in christ, brings forth fruit unto God.
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By it may be seene who is not, and how many are not rooted in Christ.
By it may be seen who is not, and how many Are not rooted in christ.
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By their fruits shall yee know them. They bring forth no fruite unto God, therefore not rooted in Christ.By their fruits shall ye know them. They bring forth no fruit unto God, Therefore not rooted in christ.
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What be the fruits they bring forth? The fruits of swearing, whoring, drunkennesse, prophanenesse, covetousnesse, &c. Are these fruits unto God,
What be the fruits they bring forth? The fruits of swearing, whoring, Drunkenness, profaneness, covetousness, etc. are these fruits unto God,
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or fruites unto the Devill? Doe they that are rooted in Christ, bring forth fruits unto Satan? Therefore in as much as the fruites that most men bring forth, are fruites unto the flesh, fruites unto Satan, it is a signe that they are rather rooted in the flesh, in Satan, then in Christ.
or fruits unto the devil? Do they that Are rooted in christ, bring forth fruits unto Satan? Therefore in as much as the fruits that most men bring forth, Are fruits unto the Flesh, fruits unto Satan, it is a Signen that they Are rather rooted in the Flesh, in Satan, then in christ.
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And when men are so easily shaken and moved from the truth, it is a signe that they are stony ground, that they have no roote in themselves.
And when men Are so Easily shaken and moved from the truth, it is a Signen that they Are stony ground, that they have no root in themselves.
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And how little men are partakers of the fatnesse of Christ, appeares by the leanenesse, and lewdnesse of their lives.
And how little men Are partakers of the fatness of christ, appears by the leanenesse, and Lewdness of their lives.
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But besides these, it may be discerned by these things. First, By that, Rom. 11. 16. If the roote be holy, so are the branches;
But beside these, it may be discerned by these things. First, By that, Rom. 11. 16. If the root be holy, so Are the branches;
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namely, the branches that are joyned to that roote. Branches then that are rooted into an holy roote, are such as the root is.
namely, the branches that Are joined to that root. Branches then that Are rooted into an holy root, Are such as the root is.
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All that are rooted in Christ, are such as he is. There is the same sap in the roote, and branches of a tree.
All that Are rooted in christ, Are such as he is. There is the same sap in the root, and branches of a tree.
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If a sweet sap in the roote, a sweet sap also in the branches. They that are rooted in Christ, have the same Spirit that is in Christ.
If a sweet sap in the root, a sweet sap also in the branches. They that Are rooted in christ, have the same Spirit that is in christ.
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Philip. 2. 5. Let the same minde be in you which was also in Christ Jesus. Philip. 2. 5. Let the same mind be in you which was also in christ jesus.
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Christ is an holy roote, all that are rooted in him are holy persons.
christ is an holy root, all that Are rooted in him Are holy Persons.
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Jude 1. Sanctified in Christ Jesus. He is not onely an holy, but an hallowing Christ.U^de 1. Sanctified in christ jesus. He is not only an holy, but an hallowing christ.
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Whatsoever touched the flesh of the sinne offering was holy.
Whatsoever touched the Flesh of the sin offering was holy.
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Levit. 6. 27. Whatsoever touched the Altar was holy, Exod. 30. 29. Both were types of Christ.Levit. 6. 27. Whatsoever touched the Altar was holy, Exod 30. 29. Both were types of christ.
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Now if but the touch of Christ make holy, then much more when a man not touches him,
Now if but the touch of christ make holy, then much more when a man not touches him,
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but is rooted, engraffed, incorporated into him. By this may men try their Rooting in Christ;
but is rooted, engrafted, incorporated into him. By this may men try their Rooting in christ;
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If mens holinesse must be the evidence, how many will bee cleane cast? Let mens lives speake what holinesse they have;
If men's holiness must be the evidence, how many will be clean cast? Let men's lives speak what holiness they have;
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I doe not thinke that if men had holinesse, they would mocke, and scoffe at it.
I do not think that if men had holiness, they would mock, and scoff At it.
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Secondly, By a Radication in the grace of love and charitie. He that is rooted in Christ, is rooted in love. Secondly, By a Radication in the grace of love and charity. He that is rooted in christ, is rooted in love.
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Ephes. 3. 17. That Christ may dwell in your hearts. Ephesians 3. 17. That christ may dwell in your hearts.
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When Christ dwells in us, wee dwell in him, and when wee dwell in him, wee are rooted in him.
When christ dwells in us, we dwell in him, and when we dwell in him, we Are rooted in him.
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And when thus rooted in him, see what followes; That yee being rooted, and grounded in love;
And when thus rooted in him, see what follows; That ye being rooted, and grounded in love;
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Then a man may be said to be Rooted in love, when out of the sense,
Then a man may be said to be Rooted in love, when out of the sense,
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and apprehension of Gods love to him in Christ, his love is againe kindled towards God,
and apprehension of God's love to him in christ, his love is again kindled towards God,
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and his neighbour, and so increases in him, that it takes daily deeper, and deeper roote in him.
and his neighbour, and so increases in him, that it Takes daily Deeper, and Deeper root in him.
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So then a man that rootes in Christ, roots in the love of God, of Christ, of his members.
So then a man that roots in christ, roots in the love of God, of christ, of his members.
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The more wee are rooted in Christ, the more wee are rooted in the love of God,
The more we Are rooted in christ, the more we Are rooted in the love of God,
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and his Saints, and the more that love roots in our hearts.
and his Saints, and the more that love roots in our hearts.
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And therefore it is that faith and love doe lead hand in hand still in Scripture,
And Therefore it is that faith and love do led hand in hand still in Scripture,
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and that not onely love to God, but to his Saints.
and that not only love to God, but to his Saints.
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Let mens consciences but search themselves, and it is to be feared that they will finde such poore small rootes of love to God,
Let men's Consciences but search themselves, and it is to be feared that they will find such poor small roots of love to God,
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and his Saints, as will give them just cause to question their being rooted in Christ.
and his Saints, as will give them just cause to question their being rooted in christ.
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Thirdly, By Spirituall life, and Nutrition. Hee that is rooted in Christ, drawes life from Christ, and receives nourishment from him.Thirdly, By Spiritual life, and Nutrition. He that is rooted in christ, draws life from christ, and receives nourishment from him.
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A tree that is rooted in the earth, it lives by the sap it drawes out of the earth in which it rootes.
A tree that is rooted in the earth, it lives by the sap it draws out of the earth in which it roots.
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So the Christian that roots in Christ, hee lives in Christ, and drawes sap out of Christ, that feeds and maintaines spirituall life in him.
So the Christian that roots in christ, he lives in christ, and draws sap out of christ, that feeds and maintains spiritual life in him.
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Gal. 2. 20. As a tree lives, yet not so much the tree, as the roote;Gal. 2. 20. As a tree lives, yet not so much the tree, as the root;
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and the life which the tree lives, it lives by the roote in the earth.
and the life which the tree lives, it lives by the root in the earth.
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Our life is hid with Christ in God, Col. 3. The life of a Christian is in, and from Christ.Our life is hid with christ in God, Col. 3. The life of a Christian is in, and from christ.
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Secret it is, as the life of a tree is hid in the roote which is under the earth.
Secret it is, as the life of a tree is hid in the root which is under the earth.
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Doth Christ then quicken thee with spirituall life? doth he nourish, and feede thee with spirituall sap,
Does christ then quicken thee with spiritual life? does he nourish, and feed thee with spiritual sap,
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so as all thou doest, thou doest by an influence of sap, and life from him? Then conclude comfortably, that thou art rooted in Christ.
so as all thou dost, thou dost by an influence of sap, and life from him? Then conclude comfortably, that thou art rooted in christ.
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But many are so livelesse, so dead, and saplesse, that it is a senselesse thing to conceive them other then rootlesse Christians. FINIS.
But many Are so Lifeless, so dead, and sapless, that it is a senseless thing to conceive them other then rootless Christians. FINIS.
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