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Power from on High, OR, The power of the Holy Ghost. ACTS. 1.8.
Power from on High, OR, The power of the Holy Ghost. ACTS. 1.8.
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But ye shall receive power, when the Holy Ghost is come upon you, and ye shall be witnesses unto me, &c. Or,
But you shall receive power, when the Holy Ghost is come upon you, and you shall be Witnesses unto me, etc. Or,
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You shall receive the power of the Holy Ghost comming upon you.
You shall receive the power of the Holy Ghost coming upon you.
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THese words are the more remarkable, because they are the very last words in the conference betweene the Son of God,
THese words Are the more remarkable, Because they Are the very last words in the conference between the Son of God,
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and his beloved Apostles, immediately before his ascension into heaven.
and his Beloved Apostles, immediately before his Ascension into heaven.
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Now, you know, when deare and intimate friends are to part, as their love then runs strongest,
Now, you know, when deer and intimate Friends Are to part, as their love then runs Strongest,
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and their affections are most intire and vehement, so then also they especially discourse of those things, wherein most of all they desire to be satisfyed, and resolved.
and their affections Are most entire and vehement, so then also they especially discourse of those things, wherein most of all they desire to be satisfied, and resolved.
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Thus was it between Christ and his Apostles:
Thus was it between christ and his Apostles:
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never was there such deare and intimate friendship, and such sincere and burning love between any, as between them.
never was there such deer and intimate friendship, and such sincere and burning love between any, as between them.
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The Apostles, all of them, loved Christ most truly, and passionately, and Peter who had three times denied him, three times professed his love to him,
The Apostles, all of them, loved christ most truly, and passionately, and Peter who had three times denied him, three times professed his love to him,
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and being sorry that Christ should question his love the third time, he thus answered, Lord thou knowest all things, thou knowest that I love thee.
and being sorry that christ should question his love the third time, he thus answered, Lord thou Knowest all things, thou Knowest that I love thee.
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And Christ also loved them dearly, yea he loved them Iohn 4.19. first, and having Iohn. 13.1.
And christ also loved them dearly, yea he loved them John 4.19. First, and having John. 13.1.
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loved his owne he loved them to the end, and so he was not discontented with them,
loved his own he loved them to the end, and so he was not discontented with them,
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for their leaving and forsaking him, through humane infirmitie, when he was led away to judgement and to death;
for their leaving and forsaking him, through humane infirmity, when he was led away to judgement and to death;
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For though death quite put out all naturall love, yet spirituall love is not extinguished, but enlarged by death.
For though death quite put out all natural love, yet spiritual love is not extinguished, but enlarged by death.
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Now when such long friends as these, were even now ready to take their last leave one of another in regard of bodily presence, who would not most willingly have been present, to have heard what discourse passed betweene Christ,
Now when such long Friends as these, were even now ready to take their last leave one of Another in regard of bodily presence, who would not most willingly have been present, to have herd what discourse passed between christ,
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and his Disciples, at this their last parting?
and his Disciples, At this their last parting?
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Now Saint Luke acquaints us with the whole summe and substance of Christs discourse with his Apostles, all the time he lived together with them,
Now Saint Lycia acquaints us with the Whole sum and substance of Christ discourse with his Apostles, all the time he lived together with them,
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after his Resurrection, till the day wherein he Ascended into Heaven:
After his Resurrection, till the day wherein he Ascended into Heaven:
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In the third verse of this Chapter, he saith, he did discourse with them, De Regno Dei, touching the Kingdome of God.
In the third verse of this Chapter, he Says, he did discourse with them, De Regno Dei, touching the Kingdom of God.
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That is, not onely touching his Spirituall Kingdome, which he sets up in each particular Christian,
That is, not only touching his Spiritual Kingdom, which he sets up in each particular Christian,
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and which begins at our regeneration, and is consummate in glorification:
and which begins At our regeneration, and is consummate in glorification:
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but also touching his Mediatorie and Monarchi•all Kingdome, which, in the time appointed of his Father, he should set up in the world;
but also touching his Mediatory and Monarchi•all Kingdom, which, in the time appointed of his Father, he should Set up in the world;
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When he should have the Psal 2.8. Heathen for his inheritance, and the utmost ends of the earth for his possession, and Dan 7.14. all people and Nations, and Languages should serve him, and he Psal 72.8. should reigne from sea to sea, and from the river to the worlds end.
When he should have the Psalm 2.8. Heathen for his inheritance, and the utmost ends of the earth for his possession, and Dan 7.14. all people and nations, and Languages should serve him, and he Psalm 72.8. should Reign from sea to sea, and from the river to the world's end.
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This was the summe of Christs discourse with them.
This was the sum of Christ discourse with them.
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And the Apostles were fully satisfied touching the thing, onely they were unsatisfied touching the time.
And the Apostles were Fully satisfied touching the thing, only they were unsatisfied touching the time.
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For besides, that the setting up of this Kingdome of the Messias in the power and beauty and glory of it, was at that time the common discourse and expectation of all Israel;
For beside, that the setting up of this Kingdom of the Messias in the power and beauty and glory of it, was At that time the Common discourse and expectation of all Israel;
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the Apostles themselves remembred many Prophesies and promises of the Old Testament, for the restoring the Kingdome of David. And this they thought Christ would have done in the daies of his flesh:
the Apostles themselves remembered many prophecies and promises of the Old Testament, for the restoring the Kingdom of David. And this they Thought christ would have done in the days of his Flesh:
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but presently all their hopes were blasted by his death.
but presently all their hope's were blasted by his death.
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But when they saw him risen againe from the dead, then presently their hearts were revived into their former hopes;
But when they saw him risen again from the dead, then presently their hearts were revived into their former hope's;
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but yet again, seeing nothing done all the time he conversed with them after the resurrection;
but yet again, seeing nothing done all the time he conversed with them After the resurrection;
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when now he was ready to Ascend into Heaven, they desire him, first, to resolve them of this question, whether or no he would at that time restore the Kingdome to Israel.
when now he was ready to Ascend into Heaven, they desire him, First, to resolve them of this question, whither or no he would At that time restore the Kingdom to Israel.
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Lord (say they) Wilt thou at this time restore again the Kingdome to Israel? Now Christ doth not denie the restoring of the Kingdome to Israel,
Lord (say they) Wilt thou At this time restore again the Kingdom to Israel? Now christ does not deny the restoring of the Kingdom to Israel,
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but denies, to acquaint them with the time when it should be done.
but Denies, to acquaint them with the time when it should be done.
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He tells them, it was not for them to know the times and seasons, which the Father had put in his owne power. verse 7. The like answer to the like demande, Daniel received in his time.
He tells them, it was not for them to know the times and seasons, which the Father had put in his own power. verse 7. The like answer to the like demand, daniel received in his time.
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For when the Angel had represented to Daniel, the totall destruction of the image of worldly Monarchy, together with the rise,
For when the Angel had represented to daniel, the total destruction of the image of worldly Monarchy, together with the rise,
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and reigne and ruine of Antichrist, and the setting up of Christs Kingdome in the world, in the stead of the former, Daniel said, Chap. 12.8. And I heard, but I understood not;
and Reign and ruin of Antichrist, and the setting up of Christ Kingdom in the world, in the stead of the former, daniel said, Chap. 12.8. And I herd, but I understood not;
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then said I, O my Lord, What shall be the end of these things? And he said, Go thy way Daniel, for the words are closed up & seale till the time of the end.
then said I, Oh my Lord, What shall be the end of these things? And he said, Go thy Way daniel, for the words Are closed up & seal till the time of the end.
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So that Angel who discovered the things themselves to Daniel, refused to discover to him plainely and expressely, the time when they should be done:
So that Angel who discovered the things themselves to daniel, refused to discover to him plainly and expressly, the time when they should be done:
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but that was to be closed and sealed up till the time of the end.
but that was to be closed and sealed up till the time of the end.
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And so here in like manner, Christ who had discoursed largely and cleerely to the Disciples touching the Kingdome of God,
And so Here in like manner, christ who had discoursed largely and clearly to the Disciples touching the Kingdom of God,
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yet denies to discover to them the time, when it should be set up in the world.
yet Denies to discover to them the time, when it should be Set up in the world.
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And the reason why he denied this to them, to whom he had not denyed himselfe, was not for want of love,
And the reason why he denied this to them, to whom he had not denied himself, was not for want of love,
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but because the Father had kept the time and season, wherein all this should be done, in his owne power.
but Because the Father had kept the time and season, wherein all this should be done, in his own power.
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Had this been placed in Christs power, he had no doubt made it knowne to them,
Had this been placed in Christ power, he had no doubt made it known to them,
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as well as he did those other things, which he had heard from his Father;
as well as he did those other things, which he had herd from his Father;
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but the Father had not placed this in his Sons power, but had reserved it in his owne:
but the Father had not placed this in his Sons power, but had reserved it in his own:
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and the Apostles were not to pry after, that which was hidden with God, but were to content themselves with what he had revealed.
and the Apostles were not to pry After, that which was hidden with God, but were to content themselves with what he had revealed.
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But though the Son did not reveale to them what the Father had kept in his owne power,
But though the Son did not reveal to them what the Father had kept in his own power,
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yet he tells them, what the Father had promised unto them, and what he had also put into his power,
yet he tells them, what the Father had promised unto them, and what he had also put into his power,
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and what hee would certainly performe ere long, and that was the gift of the Spirit of power, saying, But ye shall receive power when the Holy Ghost is come upon you,
and what he would Certainly perform ere long, and that was the gift of the Spirit of power, saying, But you shall receive power when the Holy Ghost is come upon you,
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and you shall bee witnesses to me, &c. As if he should have said, Do not you trouble your selves about secret things, which shall not be accomplisht in the world, till many yeers after you are fallen asleepe,
and you shall be Witnesses to me, etc. As if he should have said, Do not you trouble your selves about secret things, which shall not be accomplished in the world, till many Years After you Are fallen asleep,
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but do you mind your present businesse wherein you are to serve God in your generation;
but do you mind your present business wherein you Are to serve God in your generation;
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your present taske is to be witnesses unto me, in Jerusalem and all Judea, and in Samaria,
your present task is to be Witnesses unto me, in Jerusalem and all Judea, and in Samaria,
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and to the utmost parts of the earth;
and to the utmost parts of the earth;
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to declare and make knowne, what you have heard and seen with your eyes, and looked upon,
to declare and make known, what you have herd and seen with your eyes, and looked upon,
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and your hands have handled of the Word of life:
and your hands have handled of the Word of life:
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you are to testifie to the world, my Jncarnation, Doctrine, Miracles, Life, Death, Resurrection, and my Kingdome and glory, that is to come;
you Are to testify to the world, my Jncarnation, Doctrine, Miracles, Life, Death, Resurrection, and my Kingdom and glory, that is to come;
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You are to make known to the world, the high and deepe, the great and glorious mysterie of Christ and of the Gospell;
You Are to make known to the world, the high and deep, the great and glorious mystery of christ and of the Gospel;
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and that you may be fit for this, you shall receive the power of the Holy Ghost:
and that you may be fit for this, you shall receive the power of the Holy Ghost:
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you shall receive power when the Holy Ghost is come upon you, &c. Which words again, may be an answer to another question which the Disciples did or might make after this manner.
you shall receive power when the Holy Ghost is come upon you, etc. Which words again, may be an answer to Another question which the Disciples did or might make After this manner.
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Our deare Lord and Master, why wilt thou leave us, thy poore Disciples, among so many evills and enemies in the world, which our weaknesse must of necessitie sinke under? We well remember how fearfull and foolish we have beene,
Our deer Lord and Master, why wilt thou leave us, thy poor Disciples, among so many evils and enemies in the world, which our weakness must of necessity sink under? We well Remember how fearful and foolish we have been,
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whilest thou wast yet with us, but how much more timorous and trembling shall wee be,
whilst thou wast yet with us, but how much more timorous and trembling shall we be,
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when thou art gone from us? When thou wast apprehended by the armed power of the Magistrates, thou knowest how we all forsooke thee and fled;
when thou art gone from us? When thou wast apprehended by the armed power of the Magistrates, thou Knowest how we all forsook thee and fled;
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and I, said Peter, denied thee and forswore thee, at the voice of a simple maide.
and I, said Peter, denied thee and forswore thee, At the voice of a simple maid.
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And therefore if thou now quite leave us, what Witnesses are we like to bee unto thee,
And Therefore if thou now quite leave us, what Witnesses Are we like to be unto thee,
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and what preachers of thy Name, among the obstinate Jewes, among the angry and inraged Rulers,
and what Preachers of thy Name, among the obstinate Jews, among the angry and enraged Rulers,
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and people, who will be ready, for thy Names sake, every day to deliver us up to a new death? And how shall we be able to stand amidst so many difficulties, troubles, distresses, oppositions, persecutions,
and people, who will be ready, for thy Names sake, every day to deliver us up to a new death? And how shall we be able to stand amid so many difficulties, Troubles, Distresses, oppositions, persecutions,
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when thou hast left us? Surely, we are such weake and infirme creatures, that we shall never be able to hold out,
when thou hast left us? Surely, we Are such weak and infirm creatures, that we shall never be able to hold out,
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but shall lie downe both in shame and sorrow.
but shall lie down both in shame and sorrow.
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To this Christ answers in these words, Accipietis virtutem, You shall receive the power of the Holy Ghost comming upon you.
To this christ answers in these words, Accipietis virtutem, You shall receive the power of the Holy Ghost coming upon you.
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As if he should have said, You have a hard taske indeed, but you shall bee furnished with proportionable power.
As if he should have said, You have a hard task indeed, but you shall be furnished with proportionable power.
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The businesse you are to undertake is not humane, but divine; the things that you are to teach, are not carnall, but spirituall; the worke that you are to set upon, is not mans worke but Gods: you are to act among men for God: you are to act in the world, against the world; you are to act against the devill, in the very midst of the devils Kingdome. You are to convert Infidels; to make, of Heathens, Christians;
The business you Are to undertake is not humane, but divine; the things that you Are to teach, Are not carnal, but spiritual; the work that you Are to Set upon, is not men work but God's: you Are to act among men for God: you Are to act in the world, against the world; you Are to act against the Devil, in the very midst of the Devils Kingdom. You Are to convert Infidels; to make, of heathens, Christians;
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to bring them neere unto God, who are now without God in the world;
to bring them near unto God, who Are now without God in the world;
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to carry the light of heaven up and downe this darke world, among the people that sit in darknes and shadow of death, to show them the way to life and salvation:
to carry the Light of heaven up and down this dark world, among the people that fit in darkness and shadow of death, to show them the Way to life and salvation:
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you are to turne the world upside downe; to change the manners and customes of the people;
you Are to turn the world upside down; to change the manners and customs of the people;
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to bring them off from the idolatry of their forefathers, to worship the true God in spirit and truth:
to bring them off from the idolatry of their Forefathers, to worship the true God in Spirit and truth:
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you are to reduce the earth into conformity with heaven, and set up Gods Kingdome here in this present world.
you Are to reduce the earth into conformity with heaven, and Set up God's Kingdom Here in this present world.
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And all this you shall not doe in ease and quietnesse, and prosperity, and pleasure;
And all this you shall not do in ease and quietness, and Prosperity, and pleasure;
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but whilest you are thus imployed and busied, you shall have the whole world rise up against you,
but whilst you Are thus employed and busied, you shall have the Whole world rise up against you,
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and the devil prosecuting you with his utmost power through wicked men, and you shall not onely be hated of all men for my names sake,
and the Devil prosecuting you with his utmost power through wicked men, and you shall not only be hated of all men for my names sake,
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but you shall be even overwhelmed with reproaches, obloquies, slaunders, oppositions, persecutions, prisons, torments, deaths.
but you shall be even overwhelmed with Reproaches, Obloquies, slanders, oppositions, persecutions, prisons, torments, death's.
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And therefore that you may be able both to doe and to suffer all these things, You shall receive the power of the Holy Ghost comming upon you.
And Therefore that you may be able both to do and to suffer all these things, You shall receive the power of the Holy Ghost coming upon you.
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Now from these words we shall note something generally, and something more particularly. In generall three things. The first is this:
Now from these words we shall note something generally, and something more particularly. In general three things. The First is this:
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1. That as Christ will not suffer his Disciples to be tempted above their power, so neither to be imployed above their power;
1. That as christ will not suffer his Disciples to be tempted above their power, so neither to be employed above their power;
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but he furnishes them with power sufficient both for their temptations, and for their imployments; for their sufferings, and for their doings. And as Souldiers that are under a wise and carefull Commander,
but he furnishes them with power sufficient both for their temptations, and for their employments; for their sufferings, and for their doings. And as Soldiers that Are under a wise and careful Commander,
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when they are neere an ingagement, are not suffered to run rashly upon the enemy, nor permitted to goe forth to battle till they are armed and mounted:
when they Are near an engagement, Are not suffered to run rashly upon the enemy, nor permitted to go forth to battle till they Are armed and mounted:
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so Christ would not suffer his Disciples to goe forth in his warfare, to incounter so many evils,
so christ would not suffer his Disciples to go forth in his warfare, to encounter so many evils,
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and oppositions, and persecutions, and the whole power of the world, and of the Devill, till first he had armed them with the Holy Ghost;
and oppositions, and persecutions, and the Whole power of the world, and of the devil, till First he had armed them with the Holy Ghost;
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Ye shall receive power when the Holy Ghost is come upon you, &c.
You shall receive power when the Holy Ghost is come upon you, etc.
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Christ alwayes gives unto all those whom he sends forth and imployes, of his owne power, for his owne workes; heavenly power for heavenly workes, spirituall power for spirituall workes, the power of God, to doe the workes of God. Indeed Christ gives unto some a greater measure of power,
christ always gives unto all those whom he sends forth and employs, of his own power, for his own works; heavenly power for heavenly works, spiritual power for spiritual works, the power of God, to do the works of God. Indeed christ gives unto Some a greater measure of power,
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and to some a lesser, according as he intends to use some in greater workes and difficulties, and some in lesser;
and to Some a lesser, according as he intends to use Some in greater works and difficulties, and Some in lesser;
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but still they have of Christs power, whether more or lesse, who are imployed by Christ:
but still they have of Christ power, whither more or less, who Are employed by christ:
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and a little of that power that is communicated by Christ, will inable a man to doe great things, far greater then the world suspects or imagines.
and a little of that power that is communicated by christ, will inable a man to do great things, Far greater then the world suspects or imagines.
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So that we may judge of our calling to any businesse, and of our imployment in it, by the power we have received from Christ for it.
So that we may judge of our calling to any business, and of our employment in it, by the power we have received from christ for it.
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If we have none of the power of Christ, we were never set aworke by Christ;
If we have none of the power of christ, we were never Set awork by christ;
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for Christ never sets any on his worke, without communicating unto them of his power.
for christ never sets any on his work, without communicating unto them of his power.
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And hereby wee may certainly know and conclude, that those in the Ministrie that are loose and vitious,
And hereby we may Certainly know and conclude, that those in the Ministry that Are lose and vicious,
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and idle, and negligent, and insufficient for that worke, were never called to it, nor imployed in it by Christ,
and idle, and negligent, and insufficient for that work, were never called to it, nor employed in it by christ,
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but they run of their owne heads when they were not sent, and minister in the Church for the gaine of money,
but they run of their own Heads when they were not sent, and minister in the Church for the gain of money,
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and preach onely that they might live.
and preach only that they might live.
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Whereas if Christ had imployed them in that calling, he would have furnished them with abilities for it:
Whereas if christ had employed them in that calling, he would have furnished them with abilities for it:
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and they being destitute of such abilities, it is most evident they were not sent by Christ.
and they being destitute of such abilities, it is most evident they were not sent by christ.
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Judge then what a kinde of Reformation this Church were like to have, if some men might have their mindes;
Judge then what a kind of Reformation this Church were like to have, if Some men might have their minds;
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who would have ignorant and insufficient men, yea loose and profane men, tolerated in the Ministrie, under pretence of keeping up ordinances;
who would have ignorant and insufficient men, yea lose and profane men, tolerated in the Ministry, under pretence of keeping up ordinances;
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when yet such men were never imployed by Christ, nor supplyed with any power from him:
when yet such men were never employed by christ, nor supplied with any power from him:
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Yea and what ordinances (I pray) are those like to be, which are kept up by men that are carnall, not having the Spirit? But you see here that Christs way and wisedome was different from this,
Yea and what ordinances (I pray) Are those like to be, which Are kept up by men that Are carnal, not having the Spirit? But you see Here that Christ Way and Wisdom was different from this,
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for he first gives the Apostles the power of the Spirit, and then sent them to preach,
for he First gives the Apostles the power of the Spirit, and then sent them to preach,
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when he had first inabled them to preach.
when he had First enabled them to preach.
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2. You see here that Christ being to leave his Disciples, in regard of his bodily presence,
2. You see Here that christ being to leave his Disciples, in regard of his bodily presence,
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yet leaves behinde him the promise of the Spirit of power, and this was some establishment to them,
yet leaves behind him the promise of the Spirit of power, and this was Some establishment to them,
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yea this gave great joy and comfort to them, who before had their hearts filled with sorrow.
yea this gave great joy and Comfort to them, who before had their hearts filled with sorrow.
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Christ, though sometime he leave his people in regard of sense, yet he never leaves them without a promise. The soule sometimes, in the houres of temptation and desertion, may want the sense and feeling of Christ,
christ, though sometime he leave his people in regard of sense, yet he never leaves them without a promise. The soul sometime, in the hours of temptation and desertion, may want the sense and feeling of christ,
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but it never wants a promise from Christ: and the promise makes Christ present in his absence.
but it never Wants a promise from christ: and the promise makes christ present in his absence.
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For Christ himselfe is spiritually present in the promise, and not Christ onely, but the Holy Ghost also,
For christ himself is spiritually present in the promise, and not christ only, but the Holy Ghost also,
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for Christ and the Spirit are never asunder, but as the Father and the Son are one,
for christ and the Spirit Are never asunder, but as the Father and the Son Are one,
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so is Christ and the Spirit one, and all are in the promise.
so is christ and the Spirit one, and all Are in the promise.
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And so the promise is able to uphold the soule in any condition, not because of its owne nature,
And so the promise is able to uphold the soul in any condition, not Because of its own nature,
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but because God and Christ and the Spirit are present in the Promise, and they are infinitely able to support the soule through the Promise, under the greatest evils either of earth or hell.
but Because God and christ and the Spirit Are present in the Promise, and they Are infinitely able to support the soul through the Promise, under the greatest evils either of earth or hell.
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Now this injoyment of God in the Promise, is the injoyment of faith, and not of sense,
Now this enjoyment of God in the Promise, is the enjoyment of faith, and not of sense,
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and this injoyment of faith is the most excellent, and intimate injoyment of Christ. And thus may the soule injoy Christs presence in his absence;
and this enjoyment of faith is the most excellent, and intimate enjoyment of christ. And thus may the soul enjoy Christ presence in his absence;
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his presence according to faith, in his absence according to sense.
his presence according to faith, in his absence according to sense.
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And therefore Christ departing from his Disciples in regard of his bodily presence, leaves with them the promise of the Holy Ghost,
And Therefore christ departing from his Disciples in regard of his bodily presence, leaves with them the promise of the Holy Ghost,
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and in that promise his spirituall presence.
and in that promise his spiritual presence.
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And this is the worst condition that Christ ever leaves his Church in, he leaves them his presence in a Promise,
And this is the worst condition that christ ever leaves his Church in, he leaves them his presence in a Promise,
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when in regard of sense he forsakes them.
when in regard of sense he forsakes them.
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3. Note, that Luke being to speake in this Booke of the Acts of the Apostles, of the propagating and inlarging,
3. Note, that Lycia being to speak in this Book of the Acts of the Apostles, of the propagating and enlarging,
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and governing the Christian Church, doth first make mention of the pouring forth of the Spirit,
and governing the Christian Church, does First make mention of the pouring forth of the Spirit,
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and that both upon the Apostles, and afterwards upon the Disciples.
and that both upon the Apostles, and afterwards upon the Disciples.
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Signifying hereby, that there is nothing so necessary for the increase and wel ordering of the Church of Christ,
Signifying hereby, that there is nothing so necessary for the increase and well ordering of the Church of christ,
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as the pouring forth of the Spirit.
as the pouring forth of the Spirit.
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And therefore they are altogether deceived, and walke in the light of Nature and not of God, who thinke the increase,
And Therefore they Are altogether deceived, and walk in the Light of Nature and not of God, who think the increase,
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and propagation, and preservation, and establishment, and order, and ordering of the Church of God, depend especially upon the Councels,
and propagation, and preservation, and establishment, and order, and ordering of the Church of God, depend especially upon the Counsels,
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and Decrees, and Constitutions of men, and that without these the Church of God would soone come to wofull disorder,
and Decrees, and Constitutions of men, and that without these the Church of God would soon come to woeful disorder,
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yea to utter ruine and confusion;
yea to utter ruin and confusion;
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as if Christ and his Spirit sate idle in heaven, and had left the whole businesse of his Church to men:
as if christ and his Spirit sat idle in heaven, and had left the Whole business of his Church to men:
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and the sacred power confirmed with the secular power, were abundantly sufficient for the increase and well ordering of the Church.
and the sacred power confirmed with the secular power, were abundantly sufficient for the increase and well ordering of the Church.
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In the meane time not regarding the promise of the Father, or the pouring out of the Spirit by the Son. And this is the very mystery, of the mystery of iniquity among us,
In the mean time not regarding the promise of the Father, or the pouring out of the Spirit by the Son. And this is the very mystery, of the mystery of iniquity among us,
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and the very head of Antichrist which is yet to be broken.
and the very head of Antichrist which is yet to be broken.
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And therefore let us know that the Psalmist saith, Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vaine that build it:
And Therefore let us know that the Psalmist Says, Except the Lord built the house, they labour in vain that built it:
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and except the Lord keepe the City, the watchman watcheth but in vaine: so also except the Lord, through his Word, poure forth the promise of the Spirit,
and except the Lord keep the city, the watchman watches but in vain: so also except the Lord, through his Word, pour forth the promise of the Spirit,
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and by that Spirit of his, in and through the Word, inlarge and governe the Church, they labour in vain that undertake these things of themselves.
and by that Spirit of his, in and through the Word, enlarge and govern the Church, they labour in vain that undertake these things of themselves.
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For it is the Spirit alone, that through the faithfull ministrie of the Word, makes the increase of the Church,
For it is the Spirit alone, that through the faithful Ministry of the Word, makes the increase of the Church,
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and layes hold on all the elect, and brings them through faith into the unity of the Son and of the Father,
and lays hold on all the elect, and brings them through faith into the unity of the Son and of the Father,
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and teaches them, and orders them, and governes them, and preserves them.
and Teaches them, and order them, and governs them, and preserves them.
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And therefore you see here, that the promise of the Spirit is first performed, before the Church of God hath any inlargement, or government.
And Therefore you see Here, that the promise of the Spirit is First performed, before the Church of God hath any enlargement, or government.
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And now from these generall things we proceed to the words more particularly. Ye shall receive power when the Holy Ghost is come upon you.
And now from these general things we proceed to the words more particularly. You shall receive power when the Holy Ghost is come upon you.
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And here we may note two things. 1. What he promises them, and that is Power;
And Here we may note two things. 1. What he promises them, and that is Power;
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you shall receive power. 2. How they should be made partakers of that power, and that was, by the Holy Ghosts comming upon them.
you shall receive power. 2. How they should be made partakers of that power, and that was, by the Holy Ghosts coming upon them.
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The point we will insist on from both is this, That the receiving of the Spirit is the receiving of power:
The point we will insist on from both is this, That the receiving of the Spirit is the receiving of power:
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till we receive the Spirit we are altogether without power, and when we receive the Spirit,
till we receive the Spirit we Are altogether without power, and when we receive the Spirit,
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then first of all do we receive power; power from on high.
then First of all do we receive power; power from on high.
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By nature we are all without strength, weak, impotent creatures, utterly unable to any thing that is truly and spiritually righteous and good.
By nature we Are all without strength, weak, impotent creatures, utterly unable to any thing that is truly and spiritually righteous and good.
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For by nature we are nothing but flesh, for that which is borne of flesh is flesh,
For by nature we Are nothing but Flesh, for that which is born of Flesh is Flesh,
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and all flesh is grasse, a fading withering and decaying thing, together with all the flowers of it, that is, the perfections and excellencies of it.
and all Flesh is grass, a fading withering and decaying thing, together with all the flowers of it, that is, the perfections and excellencies of it.
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So that by nature we are all without power, because we are nothing but flesh, of which weaknesse is an inseparable adjunct.
So that by nature we Are all without power, Because we Are nothing but Flesh, of which weakness is an inseparable adjunct.
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But when we receive the Spirit we receive-power: for power is an inseparable adjunct of the Spirit, as weaknesse is of faith:
But when we receive the Spirit we receive-power: for power is an inseparable adjunct of the Spirit, as weakness is of faith:
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yea the Spirit it self which is given us, is power and that both essentially and operatively, in it self and in us.
yea the Spirit it self which is given us, is power and that both essentially and operatively, in it self and in us.
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1 The Spirit is power essentially in it self: for it is one God with the Father and the Son, co-essentiall, co-equall, co-eternall;
1 The Spirit is power essentially in it self: for it is one God with the Father and the Son, coessential, coequal, coeternal;
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and so as Christ is the power of God, so also is the spirit, the power of God;
and so as christ is the power of God, so also is the Spirit, the power of God;
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yea the spirit is the God of power, aswell as the power of God.
yea the Spirit is the God of power, aswell as the power of God.
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So that the spirit is power in himself essentially, and he that pertakes of the power of the spirit, pertakes of that power which is God and no creature.
So that the Spirit is power in himself essentially, and he that partakes of the power of the Spirit, partakes of that power which is God and no creature.
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2. The Spirit is power operatively in us, by being in us 1 A spirit of Knowledge;
2. The Spirit is power operatively in us, by being in us 1 A Spirit of Knowledge;
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for the Holy Ghost teaches us to know the things that are freely given to us of God:
for the Holy Ghost Teaches us to know the things that Are freely given to us of God:
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yea, he teaches us to know, what sin is and what righteousnesse, what death is and what life, what Heaven is and what hell, what our selves are and what God is;
yea, he Teaches us to know, what since is and what righteousness, what death is and what life, what Heaven is and what hell, what our selves Are and what God is;
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these things he teaches us to know otherwise then other men know them.
these things he Teaches us to know otherwise then other men know them.
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In a word, the spirit teaches a Christian to know all things, that is to know God and the Kingdome of God,
In a word, the Spirit Teaches a Christian to know all things, that is to know God and the Kingdom of God,
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and all the things of both, all other things being nothing in comparison of these. Thus the Holy Ghost is a spirit of knowledge in us, and so of power,
and all the things of both, all other things being nothing in comparison of these. Thus the Holy Ghost is a Spirit of knowledge in us, and so of power,
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for knowledge is the strength of a man. Whereas an ignorant man is a weak man, you may carry him whither you will:
for knowledge is the strength of a man. Whereas an ignorant man is a weak man, you may carry him whither you will:
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but knowledge renders a man strong and unmoveable.
but knowledge renders a man strong and Unmovable.
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And in all things, wherein the Holy Ghost is a spirit of knowledge in us, he is also a spirit of strength.
And in all things, wherein the Holy Ghost is a Spirit of knowledge in us, he is also a Spirit of strength.
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2 The Holy Ghost is a spirit of Power in us, by being in us a spirit of Truth. And so the spirit is, because it doth not onely leade us unto the truth (that is unto the word which is this onely truth,
2 The Holy Ghost is a Spirit of Power in us, by being in us a Spirit of Truth. And so the Spirit is, Because it does not only lead us unto the truth (that is unto the word which is this only truth,
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as it is written, Sanctifie them through the truth, thy Word is truth) but also the Spirit leades us into the Truth; it leades us into the truth, and the truth into us, till we and it become one by an unseparable union.
as it is written, Sanctify them through the truth, thy Word is truth) but also the Spirit leads us into the Truth; it leads us into the truth, and the truth into us, till we and it become one by an unseparable Union.
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The Holy Ghost takes a beleever and leades him into one truth after another, till at last it lead him into all truth. Now wherein the Spirit is a Spirit of truth to us it is a Spirit of Power: for through the truth we learne from the Spirit of truth, we are altogether stedfast and unmoveable, among variety of different, and contrary winds of Doctrine.
The Holy Ghost Takes a believer and leads him into one truth After Another, till At last it led him into all truth. Now wherein the Spirit is a Spirit of truth to us it is a Spirit of Power: for through the truth we Learn from the Spirit of truth, we Are altogether steadfast and Unmovable, among variety of different, and contrary winds of Doctrine.
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And this is the very cause, that among so many divisions, & factions, and errours,
And this is the very cause, that among so many divisions, & factions, and errors,
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and heresies, which wofully prevaile in these present times of ours, the people of God are not seduced and overcome, to wit,
and heresies, which woefully prevail in these present times of ours, the people of God Are not seduced and overcome, to wit,
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because they are all taught of God, of God and not of men, and have the Spirit of truth to lead them into the truth, the Spirit I say and not men:
Because they Are all taught of God, of God and not of men, and have the Spirit of truth to led them into the truth, the Spirit I say and not men:
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and so it is impossible that they could fully and finally be deceived.
and so it is impossible that they could Fully and finally be deceived.
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For wherein we are taught by the Spirit of God, it is unpossible we should be perverted by men.
For wherein we Are taught by the Spirit of God, it is unpossible we should be perverted by men.
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Whereas on the contrarie, the true ground, why so many are seduced and overcome by the errours and heresies of this age, is,
Whereas on the contrary, the true ground, why so many Are seduced and overcome by the errors and heresies of this age, is,
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because they have taken up their religion onely from mans teaching, and have received their opinions or doctrine from men:
Because they have taken up their Religion only from men teaching, and have received their opinions or Doctrine from men:
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and so what one man hath taught us, another man can unteach;
and so what one man hath taught us, Another man can unteach;
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yea if we be led to the tru•h it self onely by man, man can again lead us from it.
yea if we be led to the tru•h it self only by man, man can again led us from it.
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For all the world cannot lead any man into the truth, till the Spirit lead him into it;
For all the world cannot led any man into the truth, till the Spirit led him into it;
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and when the Spirit doth lead us into the truth, all the men in the world cannot lead us out of it;
and when the Spirit does led us into the truth, all the men in the world cannot led us out of it;
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but wee are so sure of those things wherein the Spirit hath been a teacher to us, that if all the Councels and Churches in the world,
but we Are so sure of those things wherein the Spirit hath been a teacher to us, that if all the Counsels and Churches in the world,
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yea all the Angels of Heaven should teach us contrary, we would hold them accursed.
yea all the Angels of Heaven should teach us contrary, we would hold them accursed.
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But a man that hath not been taught of the Spirit, every day you may win him into new opinions, by the power and authority of men, together with the strength of other advantages;
But a man that hath not been taught of the Spirit, every day you may win him into new opinions, by the power and Authority of men, together with the strength of other advantages;
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But he that hath been led into the truth by the Spirit of truth, is unmoveable and invincible among all doctrines.
But he that hath been led into the truth by the Spirit of truth, is Unmovable and invincible among all doctrines.
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And thus also the Holy Ghost by being a Spirit of truth is also a Spirit of Power in us.
And thus also the Holy Ghost by being a Spirit of truth is also a Spirit of Power in us.
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3 The Holy Ghost is a Spirit of Power in us, by being in us a Spirit of Wisdome: and so it is, because it makes us wise with the wisdome of God, wise upon earth after the rate of heaven, wise to Salvation.
3 The Holy Ghost is a Spirit of Power in us, by being in us a Spirit of Wisdom: and so it is, Because it makes us wise with the Wisdom of God, wise upon earth After the rate of heaven, wise to Salvation.
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There is no man wise without the Spirit of God;
There is no man wise without the Spirit of God;
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for the wisdome of carnall men is but foolishnesse before God, yea before Angels and Saints,
for the Wisdom of carnal men is but foolishness before God, yea before Angels and Saints,
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but the wisdome of the Spirit is most gracious and heavenly wisdome. And this wisdome of the Spirit is the strength of a Christian:
but the Wisdom of the Spirit is most gracious and heavenly Wisdom. And this Wisdom of the Spirit is the strength of a Christian:
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the more he hath of it, the more mighty he is, both in all his doings and indurings. It is said, Eccles. 9.15. That there was a poore wise man, delivered a small city from the power of a mighty King, and therefore Solomon concludes that wisdome is better then strength, for it can do greater things then strength can.
the more he hath of it, the more mighty he is, both in all his doings and indurings. It is said, Eccles. 9.15. That there was a poor wise man, Delivered a small City from the power of a mighty King, and Therefore Solomon concludes that Wisdom is better then strength, for it can do greater things then strength can.
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When David carried himselfe wisely, Saul a great King was afraid of him:
When David carried himself wisely, Saul a great King was afraid of him:
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he thought himself too weak to deale with David, and David too mighty to deale with him, because of his wisdome:
he Thought himself too weak to deal with David, and David too mighty to deal with him, Because of his Wisdom:
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and Solomon asked Wisdom of God above all things for the strength of his government; all government without this being but weak and brittle.
and Solomon asked Wisdom of God above all things for the strength of his government; all government without this being but weak and brittle.
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This wisdome contributes strength to us, whereas we say of a man that wants wisdome, he is a weake man:
This Wisdom contributes strength to us, whereas we say of a man that Wants Wisdom, he is a weak man:
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And so the Holy Ghost being a Spirit of wisdome in us, is also a Spirit of Power.
And so the Holy Ghost being a Spirit of Wisdom in us, is also a Spirit of Power.
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4. The Holy Ghost is a Spirit of Power in us, by being in us a Spirit of Faith. For faith is a work of the Spirit of power, and no lesse power would work faith in us,
4. The Holy Ghost is a Spirit of Power in us, by being in us a Spirit of Faith. For faith is a work of the Spirit of power, and no less power would work faith in us,
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then that which raised Christ from the dead, when he lay under all the sin of man,
then that which raised christ from the dead, when he lay under all the since of man,
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and all the wrath of God, and all the sorrowes of death, and all the paines of hell;
and all the wrath of God, and all the sorrows of death, and all the pains of hell;
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it must be a mighty power indeed, that must raise Christ then, and that power was the power of the Spirit,
it must be a mighty power indeed, that must raise christ then, and that power was the power of the Spirit,
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and no lesse power will worke faith.
and no less power will work faith.
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So that whoever truely beleeves by this faith of the operation of God, is sensible in his owne soule of the selfe same power that raised Christ up from the dead.
So that whoever truly believes by this faith of the operation of God, is sensible in his own soul of the self same power that raised christ up from the dead.
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And thus the Holy Ghost is a Spirit of Faith in us, and so of Power.
And thus the Holy Ghost is a Spirit of Faith in us, and so of Power.
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For unbeliefe keepes a man in himselfe, but faith carries a man out to Christ:
For unbelief keeps a man in himself, but faith carries a man out to christ:
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now there is no man weaker then he that rests on himselfe, and there is no man stronger,
now there is no man Weaker then he that rests on himself, and there is no man Stronger,
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then he that forsakes himselfe and rests on Christ.
then he that forsakes himself and rests on christ.
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And so a man through the power of Faith is able both to doe, and indure the selfe same things which Christ himselfe did and indured.
And so a man through the power of Faith is able both to do, and endure the self same things which christ himself did and endured.
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1. He is able to do the same things that Christ himselfe did, and therefore saith Christ, all things are possible to him that beleeveth;
1. He is able to do the same things that christ himself did, and Therefore Says christ, all things Are possible to him that Believeth;
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so that a beleever hath a kinde of omnipotency, and all things are possible to him;
so that a believer hath a kind of omnipotency, and all things Are possible to him;
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because by faith he layes hold upon the power of God, and all things are possible to the power of God,
Because by faith he lays hold upon the power of God, and all things Are possible to the power of God,
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and so all things are possible to a beleever, who is partaker of that power of God.
and so all things Are possible to a believer, who is partaker of that power of God.
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And hence Paul saith, I can do all things through Christ that strengtheneth me;
And hence Paul Says, I can do all things through christ that strengtheneth me;
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This Christ that strengthened him was the power of God, and this power of God is not a finite power but an infinite,
This christ that strengthened him was the power of God, and this power of God is not a finite power but an infinite,
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nor a particular power, but an universall; and so can do, not some things only, but all things;
nor a particular power, but an universal; and so can do, not Some things only, but all things;
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and so also can all they who are truly partakers of it by faith.
and so also can all they who Are truly partakers of it by faith.
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Yea Christ himselfe hath a greater expression then this, yea such an one, that I never durst have spoken,
Yea christ himself hath a greater expression then this, yea such an one, that I never durst have spoken,
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if Christ himselfe had not first spoken it, and that is this, John 14.12.
if christ himself had not First spoken it, and that is this, John 14.12.
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He that beleeveth in me, the workes that I do, shall he do, and greater workes then these,
He that Believeth in me, the works that I do, shall he do, and greater works then these,
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because I go to the Father.
Because I go to the Father.
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Where Christ saith a beleever shall not only do the same works with himselfe, (which also had been a great thing) but also greater workes then himselfe,
Where christ Says a believer shall not only do the same works with himself, (which also had been a great thing) but also greater works then himself,
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and this indeed, is altogether admirable and wonderfull, That every beleever shall do greater works then Christ;
and this indeed, is altogether admirable and wonderful, That every believer shall do greater works then christ;
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But how is this made good? Why thus.
But how is this made good? Why thus.
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Christ he overcame the Law and Sin and Death and Hell, and the whole power of the Devill, in a body and soule free from sin; (his humane nature was the immediate formation of the Holy Ghost in the womb of the Virgin Mary, & so had not the least spot of sin in it.) But now beleevers, overcome the same evils,
christ he overcame the Law and since and Death and Hell, and the Whole power of the devil, in a body and soul free from since; (his humane nature was the immediate formation of the Holy Ghost in the womb of the Virgae Marry, & so had not the least spot of since in it.) But now believers, overcome the same evils,
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even the Law, Sin, Death, Hell, and the whole power of the Devill, in corrupted and polluted nature, in bodies and soules, at the first full of sin,
even the Law, since, Death, Hell, and the Whole power of the devil, in corrupted and polluted nature, in bodies and Souls, At the First full of since,
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and afterwards defiled through many corruptions.
and afterwards defiled through many corruptions.
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The Devill came to Christ, and found nothing in him, and so he overcame, but he comes to a beleever and findes much in him, and yet he overcomes.
The devil Come to christ, and found nothing in him, and so he overcame, but he comes to a believer and finds much in him, and yet he overcomes.
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And this truly is a greater worke then Christ did;
And this truly is a greater work then christ did;
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And these works we do, but not through our owne power, but through Christs, of which we truly partake through faith.
And these works we do, but not through our own power, but through Christ, of which we truly partake through faith.
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2. A Christian through the power of faith is able not only to doe, but also to suffer the same things that Christ himself suffered.
2. A Christian through the power of faith is able not only to do, but also to suffer the same things that christ himself suffered.
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Now the sufferings of Christ were the most grievous, and intollerable to nature that ever were.
Now the sufferings of christ were the most grievous, and intolerable to nature that ever were.
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For how did Christ for the present, as it were lay aside his Divine nature, that he might suffer in his humane,
For how did christ for the present, as it were lay aside his Divine nature, that he might suffer in his humane,
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and how did he suffer in this the whole weigh & condemnation of sin to the very utmost,
and how did he suffer in this the Whole weigh & condemnation of since to the very utmost,
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& the whole wrath of God to the utmost, & all the sorrows of death & the pains of hell to the very utmost? And among all these suffrings, had not the least drop of comfort, either from heaven or earth;
& the Whole wrath of God to the utmost, & all the sorrows of death & the pains of hell to the very utmost? And among all these sufferings, had not the least drop of Comfort, either from heaven or earth;
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and yet through the power of the Spirit, he indured and overcame all.
and yet through the power of the Spirit, he endured and overcame all.
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And so each Christian is able to indure and overcome the same evills by the same power:
And so each Christian is able to endure and overcome the same evils by the same power:
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and therefore Paul desired to know Christ truly, and not onely, the power of his resurrection, which any one would desire to know,
and Therefore Paul desired to know christ truly, and not only, the power of his resurrection, which any one would desire to know,
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but also the fellowship of his sufferings, which flesh and blood trembles at, yea and to be made conformable to his very death.
but also the fellowship of his sufferings, which Flesh and blood trembles At, yea and to be made conformable to his very death.
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Yea I adde yet further, that if a Christian should chance to fall downe into Hell (as we beleeve Christ descended into Hell,
Yea I add yet further, that if a Christian should chance to fallen down into Hell (as we believe christ descended into Hell,
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and so also many of his Saints have done, as David and Hezekiah, &c.) Yet a Cristian through the power of the Spirit, were able to overcome both the sins and the paines of Hell;
and so also many of his Saints have done, as David and Hezekiah, etc.) Yet a Christian through the power of the Spirit, were able to overcome both the Sins and the pains of Hell;
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and therefore saith Solomon, Love, which is the power of the Spirit, is too strong for death and too hard or too cruell for Hell;
and Therefore Says Solomon, Love, which is the power of the Spirit, is too strong for death and too hard or too cruel for Hell;
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As is evident in that Godly woman (for I will name but one instance instead of many) who thinking of the torments of hell,
As is evident in that Godly woman (for I will name but one instance instead of many) who thinking of the torments of hell,
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and of the hatred and blasphemy of God, which reigned in the damned, did earnestly entreat God, ut etiamsi damnaretur, tamen Deum diligeret;
and of the hatred and blasphemy of God, which reigned in the damned, did earnestly entreat God, ut Even if damnaretur, tamen God diligeret;
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that though she were damned, yet still shee might love God. Here love was too hard for Hell indeed.
that though she were damned, yet still she might love God. Here love was too hard for Hell indeed.
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And thus a beleever through faith, is inabled both to doe and indure the selfe same things which Christ himselfe did and endured:
And thus a believer through faith, is enabled both to do and endure the self same things which christ himself did and endured:
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and the Holy Ghost by being a Spirit of faith, is a Spirit of Power in us.
and the Holy Ghost by being a Spirit of faith, is a Spirit of Power in us.
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5. The Holy Ghost is a Spirit of power in us, by being in us a Spirit of Righteousnesse: and so he is two waies.
5. The Holy Ghost is a Spirit of power in us, by being in us a Spirit of Righteousness: and so he is two ways.
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1. In regard of mortifying sin. For the Spirit of God dwelling in us, is not idle in us, but continually active;
1. In regard of mortifying since. For the Spirit of God Dwelling in us, is not idle in us, but continually active;
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and so from day to day mortifies sin.
and so from day to day Mortifies since.
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And this is the proper work of the Spirit in our flesh, to destroy out of us whatsoever is contrary to it selfe,
And this is the proper work of the Spirit in our Flesh, to destroy out of us whatsoever is contrary to it self,
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and that is every sin and lust and corruption. Now our sins are our weaknesse, a mans pride and passion, and envie and covetousnesse,
and that is every since and lust and corruption. Now our Sins Are our weakness, a men pride and passion, and envy and covetousness,
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and lust, and intemperance, and every sin is his weaknesse.
and lust, and intemperance, and every since is his weakness.
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Now the Holy Ghost by being in us a Spirit of righteousnesse, mortifies and destroyes all our sins,
Now the Holy Ghost by being in us a Spirit of righteousness, Mortifies and Destroys all our Sins,
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and so takes away our weaknesse.
and so Takes away our weakness.
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2. Againe, as the Holy Ghost is a Spirit of righteousnesse in us, in regard of mortifying sin,
2. Again, as the Holy Ghost is a Spirit of righteousness in us, in regard of mortifying since,
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so also in regard of imparting grace to us. For all grace is the fruit and operation of the Spirit in our flesh;
so also in regard of imparting grace to us. For all grace is the fruit and operation of the Spirit in our Flesh;
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and as all light is from the sun, so is all grace from the Spirit.
and as all Light is from the sun, so is all grace from the Spirit.
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Now every grace is so much strength in the soule, Faith so much strength, Hope somuch strength, Love so much strength,
Now every grace is so much strength in the soul, Faith so much strength, Hope So much strength, Love so much strength,
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so humility and patience and temperance and godlinesse and brotherly Kindnesse, and all other graces are so much strength:
so humility and patience and temperance and godliness and brotherly Kindness, and all other graces Are so much strength:
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and according to each mans measure of grace, so is his measure of strength, and according to each mans measure of the Spirit,
and according to each men measure of grace, so is his measure of strength, and according to each men measure of the Spirit,
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so is his measure of grace.
so is his measure of grace.
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And thus the Holy Ghost by being a Spirit of righteousnesse, is also in us a Spirit of power.
And thus the Holy Ghost by being a Spirit of righteousness, is also in us a Spirit of power.
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6. The Holy ghost is a Spirit of power in us, by being in us a Spirit of the Fear of the Lord:
6. The Holy ghost is a Spirit of power in us, by being in us a Spirit of the fear of the Lord:
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and so he is, by representing God to us in his Glory and Majestie according as he hath revealed himselfe to us in his word;
and so he is, by representing God to us in his Glory and Majesty according as he hath revealed himself to us in his word;
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from which knowledge of God springs his feare.
from which knowledge of God springs his Fear.
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For what is the reason, that the men of the world fear not God, but sin securely against the great & glorious God every day? Why, the reason is,
For what is the reason, that the men of the world Fear not God, but since securely against the great & glorious God every day? Why, the reason is,
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because they know not the Lord.
Because they know not the Lord.
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Now the Spirit comes and reveales the Father in the Son, and presents God to the soule through his word, in his infinite,
Now the Spirit comes and reveals the Father in the Son, and presents God to the soul through his word, in his infinite,
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and eternall power, and justice, and wisdome, and truth, and faithfulnesse, and love, and mercy,
and Eternal power, and Justice, and Wisdom, and truth, and faithfulness, and love, and mercy,
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and goodnesse, &c. It shines to the soule in each attribute of God, and now when a man sees God by his owne light,
and Goodness, etc. It shines to the soul in each attribute of God, and now when a man sees God by his own Light,
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and knowes him by his owne teaching, then first doth he begin truely to feare God;
and knows him by his own teaching, then First does he begin truly to Fear God;
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and the feare of God, is his strength. For he that feares God, is free from all other feare:
and the Fear of God, is his strength. For he that fears God, is free from all other Fear:
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he feares not men of high degree, nor men of low degree, nor the united power of all the creatures;
he fears not men of high degree, nor men of low degree, nor the united power of all the creatures;
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he feares not the feare of other men in their evills, but in the midst of all fearefull things he is without fear;
he fears not the Fear of other men in their evils, but in the midst of all fearful things he is without Fear;
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because he sanctifies the Lord of hosts in himselfe, in his heart, Isa. 8.13. and makes him his feare, and his dread.
Because he Sanctifies the Lord of hosts in himself, in his heart, Isaiah 8.13. and makes him his Fear, and his dread.
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And by this meanes amidst all evils hee hath admirable confidence and assurance;
And by this means amid all evils he hath admirable confidence and assurance;
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because he knowes that no evill can befall him from any man, or from any creature, till first it be the will of God:
Because he knows that no evil can befall him from any man, or from any creature, till First it be the will of God:
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and also that what ever evill befalls him, acording to the will of God, it shall worke for good unto him, in the end.
and also that what ever evil befalls him, according to the will of God, it shall work for good unto him, in the end.
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Thus the fear of the Lord is a Christians confidence, and a beleevers strength;
Thus the Fear of the Lord is a Christians confidence, and a believers strength;
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whereas he that feares not God, feares every thing, yea, not onely reall, but imaginarie evills;
whereas he that fears not God, fears every thing, yea, not only real, but imaginary evils;
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and as evills multiply his feares, so his feares againe, multiply his evills, till at last he be swallowed up of both.
and as evils multiply his fears, so his fears again, multiply his evils, till At last he be swallowed up of both.
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But the Holy Ghost being in us a Spirit of the feare of the Lord, is also in us a Spirit of strength.
But the Holy Ghost being in us a Spirit of the Fear of the Lord, is also in us a Spirit of strength.
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7. The Holy Ghost is a Spirit of power in us, by being in us a Spirit of love and unity. The Holy Ghost is a Spirit of love and unity, in the Godhead;
7. The Holy Ghost is a Spirit of power in us, by being in us a Spirit of love and unity. The Holy Ghost is a Spirit of love and unity, in the Godhead;
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for the Father loves the Son with the Spirit, and the Son loves the Father with the Spirit;
for the Father loves the Son with the Spirit, and the Son loves the Father with the Spirit;
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and the Father is one with the Sonne in the Spirit; and the Sonne is one with the Father in the Spirit;
and the Father is one with the Son in the Spirit; and the Son is one with the Father in the Spirit;
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and the Spirit is both the bonde of love and unity betweene the Father and the Son;
and the Spirit is both the bond of love and unity between the Father and the Son;
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and God being most love, and most one, is also most stronge.
and God being most love, and most one, is also most strong.
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Now what the Spirit is in the Godhead, he is the same in the Church of God, which is the true temple and habitation of the Godhead,
Now what the Spirit is in the Godhead, he is the same in the Church of God, which is the true temple and habitation of the Godhead,
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and that is a Spirit of love and unity:
and that is a Spirit of love and unity:
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For why is there such constant love and unity between the members of the same body,
For why is there such constant love and unity between the members of the same body,
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but because one Spirit runs through them all? and so there is such constant love and unity betweene all beleevers,
but Because one Spirit runs through them all? and so there is such constant love and unity between all believers,
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because one Holy Ghost runs through them all. And hence we may take notice of a remarkeable difference betweene nature and and grace;
Because one Holy Ghost runs through them all. And hence we may take notice of a remarkable difference between nature and and grace;
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for nature of one makes many, for wee all who are many among our selves,
for nature of one makes many, for we all who Are many among our selves,
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even a whole world of men, were but one in Adam, omnes eramus ille 〈 ◊ 〉 homa;
even a Whole world of men, were but one in Adam, omnes Eramus Isle 〈 ◊ 〉 homa;
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but grace of many makes one, for the Holy Ghost which is as fire, melts all the faithfull into one masse or lumpe,
but grace of many makes one, for the Holy Ghost which is as fire, melts all the faithful into one mass or lump,
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and makes of many one body, one thing:
and makes of many one body, one thing:
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yea it makes them one in the unitie of God, according to that of Christ, John 17.21. that they all may be one, as thou Father art in me and I in thee, that they also may be one in us;
yea it makes them one in the unity of God, according to that of christ, John 17.21. that they all may be one, as thou Father art in me and I in thee, that they also may be one in us;
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marke the words for they are wonderfull;
mark the words for they Are wonderful;
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that they all may be one, that is, that all beleevers who are many among themselves, may be all made one;
that they all may be one, that is, that all believers who Are many among themselves, may be all made one;
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one? How one? As thou Father art in me and I in thee, that is,
one? How one? As thou Father art in me and I in thee, that is,
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as thou and I, being two persons are yet but one God, after his highest example of unity, let them be made;
as thou and I, being two Persons Are yet but one God, After his highest Exampl of unity, let them be made;
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One in us; as long as they remaine in themselves, they are many, & how much they remain in themselves, they are many,
One in us; as long as they remain in themselves, they Are many, & how much they remain in themselves, they Are many,
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for their unitie is not in themselves, but they are one in us who are one;
for their unity is not in themselves, but they Are one in us who Are one;
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that is, how much the saints by the Spirit are carried into the Father and the Son who are one,
that is, how much the Saints by the Spirit Are carried into the Father and the Son who Are one,
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so much also are they made one, not onely with the father and the Son, but also with one, another.
so much also Are they made one, not only with the father and the Son, but also with one, Another.
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You may see in the Acts how the multitude of beleevers after they had received the Spirit,
You may see in the Acts how the multitude of believers After they had received the Spirit,
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so far forth as they had received the Spirit, Were of one heart and of one minde.
so Far forth as they had received the Spirit, Were of one heart and of one mind.
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And this unity of beilevers is their strength, & when God shal take away, all those prejudices,
And this unity of beilevers is their strength, & when God shall take away, all those prejudices,
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and suspicions, & jealousies, and particular ends and interests, and divisions, and separations, and Schismes, that are among his owne people,
and suspicions, & jealousies, and particular ends and interests, and divisions, and separations, and Schisms, that Are among his own people,
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and the people of God, shall be reduced into this blessed unity among themselves, and the Lord be one,
and the people of God, shall be reduced into this blessed unity among themselves, and the Lord be one,
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and his name one among them all; then shall the Church also be of admirable and invincible power.
and his name one among them all; then shall the Church also be of admirable and invincible power.
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So that all they that strive with it shall perish, and all they that war against it, Isa 41.15.
So that all they that strive with it shall perish, and all they that war against it, Isaiah 41.15.
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shall be as nothing, yea then shall the Lord make the Church as a new sharpe threshing inshrument, having teeth,
shall be as nothing, yea then shall the Lord make the Church as a new sharp threshing inshrument, having teeth,
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and it shall thresh the Mountaines (that is the Kingdomes of the word) and shall beate them small,
and it shall thresh the Mountains (that is the Kingdoms of the word) and shall beat them small,
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and shall make the hills, (that is, the lesser common wealths) as chaffe. But till the Church of God attaine to this unity, it shall not do, any excellent thing;
and shall make the hills, (that is, the lesser Common wealths) as chaff. But till the Church of God attain to this unity, it shall not do, any excellent thing;
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it shall not worke any notable deliverance in the earth, neither shall the inhabitants of the world fall.
it shall not work any notable deliverance in the earth, neither shall the inhabitants of the world fallen.
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When the Spirit of God shall be a Spirit of unity in the faithfull, and shall heale all the sad differences,
When the Spirit of God shall be a Spirit of unity in the faithful, and shall heal all the sad differences,
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and discensions, that are now betweene them, then also shall it be a Spirit of admirable power in them.
and discensions, that Are now between them, then also shall it be a Spirit of admirable power in them.
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And thus much for the explication of the point. The use, is two fold.
And thus much for the explication of the point. The use, is two fold.
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1. The first is to exhort all men every where, to endeavour to pertake of this supernaturall, spirituall,
1. The First is to exhort all men every where, to endeavour to partake of this supernatural, spiritual,
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and divivine power of the Holy Ghost, which is certainly communicated to all the faithfull, and Elect in Christ Jesus.
and divivine power of the Holy Ghost, which is Certainly communicated to all the faithful, and Elect in christ jesus.
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And let no man think it is a thing indifferent, whether he have this power or no,
And let no man think it is a thing indifferent, whither he have this power or no,
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but know that the having of this power of the Spirit, is of absolute necessity, and that both for Ministers, and for all other Christians.
but know that the having of this power of the Spirit, is of absolute necessity, and that both for Ministers, and for all other Christians.
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1. There is a necessity of this power of the Holy Ghost for Ministers, and to them this present place doth chiefly relate.
1. There is a necessity of this power of the Holy Ghost for Ministers, and to them this present place does chiefly relate.
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1. For first, if they have not this power of the Holy Ghost, they have no power at all.
1. For First, if they have not this power of the Holy Ghost, they have no power At all.
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For Christ sent them only as his Father sent him;
For christ sent them only as his Father sent him;
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and so Christ never gave unto them any earthly or humane or secular power, and power of swords or prisons,
and so christ never gave unto them any earthly or humane or secular power, and power of swords or prisons,
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and power of outward constraint and violence. Christ gave them no such outward, and worldy power for the inlargement of his Kindome,
and power of outward constraint and violence. christ gave them not such outward, and worldy power for the enlargement of his Kingdom,
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as not being at all sutable to it.
as not being At all suitable to it.
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For his Kingdome is spirituall, and what can carnall power do in a Spirituall Kingdome? His Kingdome is heavenly, and what can earthly power do, in a heavenly Kingdome? His Kingdome is not of this world, and what can worldly power do in a Kingdome that is not of the World? And though Antichrist and his Ministers have arrogated and usurped, such a carnall and earthly and worldly power to themselves, in their pretended managing the Kingdome of Christ,
For his Kingdom is spiritual, and what can carnal power do in a Spiritual Kingdom? His Kingdom is heavenly, and what can earthly power do, in a heavenly Kingdom? His Kingdom is not of this world, and what can worldly power do in a Kingdom that is not of the World? And though Antichrist and his Ministers have arrogated and usurped, such a carnal and earthly and worldly power to themselves, in their pretended managing the Kingdom of christ,
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yet the faithfull Ministers of Christ cannot.
yet the faithful Ministers of christ cannot.
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And therefore seeing the Ministers of the Gospel have no power from beneath, they must needs have power from on high, seeing they have no fleshly power, they must needs have Spirituall power, seeing they have no power from earth and from men, they must needs have power from heaven and from God, that is, the power of the Holy Ghost comming on them,
And Therefore seeing the Ministers of the Gospel have no power from beneath, they must needs have power from on high, seeing they have no fleshly power, they must needs have Spiritual power, seeing they have no power from earth and from men, they must needs have power from heaven and from God, that is, the power of the Holy Ghost coming on them,
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or else they have no power at all.
or Else they have no power At all.
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2. The Ministers of the Gospell, must needs have this power of the Holy Ghost, because otherwise they are not sufficient for the Ministerie.
2. The Ministers of the Gospel, must needs have this power of the Holy Ghost, Because otherwise they Are not sufficient for the Ministry.
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For no man is sufficient for the work of the Ministerie, by any naturall part and abilitie of his own,
For no man is sufficient for the work of the Ministry, by any natural part and ability of his own,
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nor yet by any acquisite part of humane learning and knowledge, but onely by this power of the Holy Ghost,
nor yet by any acquisite part of humane learning and knowledge, but only by this power of the Holy Ghost,
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and till he be indowed with this, notwithstanding all his other accomplishments, he is altogether insufficient.
and till he be endowed with this, notwithstanding all his other accomplishments, he is altogether insufficient.
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And therefore the very Apostles were to keep silence till they were indued with this power, they were to wait at Jerusalem till they had received the promise of the spirit,
And Therefore the very Apostles were to keep silence till they were endued with this power, they were to wait At Jerusalem till they had received the promise of the Spirit,
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and not to preach till then.
and not to preach till then.
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Yea, Christ himself did not betake himself to the work of the Ministery, till first the spirit of God came upon him and anointed him to preach.
Yea, christ himself did not betake himself to the work of the Ministry, till First the Spirit of God Come upon him and anointed him to preach.
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And therefore for thirty year together, he did not preach publikely and ordinarily, till at Iohns Baptisme he received this power of the spirit comming on him.
And Therefore for thirty year together, he did not preach publicly and ordinarily, till At Iohns Baptism he received this power of the Spirit coming on him.
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Now if Christ himself and his Apostles were not sufficient for the Ministerie till they had received this power from on high, no more are any other Ministers whatsoever.
Now if christ himself and his Apostles were not sufficient for the Ministry till they had received this power from on high, no more Are any other Ministers whatsoever.
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For as I said, it is not naturall parts, and abilities, and gifts, and learning,
For as I said, it is not natural parts, and abilities, and Gifts, and learning,
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and eloquence, and accomplishments, that make any man sufficient for the Ministery, but only the power of the Holy Ghost comming upon him.
and eloquence, and accomplishments, that make any man sufficient for the Ministry, but only the power of the Holy Ghost coming upon him.
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So that who ever is destitute of the spirit of power, is insufficient for the work of the Ministerie; and that in these regards.
So that who ever is destitute of the Spirit of power, is insufficient for the work of the Ministry; and that in these regards.
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1. Without this power of the spirit, Ministers are utterly unable to preach the Word; the true, spirituall, living Word of God.
1. Without this power of the Spirit, Ministers Are utterly unable to preach the Word; the true, spiritual, living Word of God.
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For to preach this Word of God, requires the Power of God. One may speak the word of man by the power of man,
For to preach this Word of God, requires the Power of God. One may speak the word of man by the power of man,
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but he cannot speak the Word of God, but by the power of God.
but he cannot speak the Word of God, but by the power of God.
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And Christ himself in all his Ministerie spake nothing of himself, in the strength of his humane nature,
And christ himself in all his Ministry spoke nothing of himself, in the strength of his humane nature,
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but he spake all he spake by the power of God; and without this power of God, he could not have spoken one word of God.
but he spoke all he spoke by the power of God; and without this power of God, he could not have spoken one word of God.
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And so in like manner, no man is able to preach Christ but by the Holy Ghost, which is the power of God.
And so in like manner, no man is able to preach christ but by the Holy Ghost, which is the power of God.
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For Christ is the power of God, and can never be represented, but by the Holy Ghost which is the power of God.
For christ is the power of God, and can never be represented, but by the Holy Ghost which is the power of God.
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For as we see light in his light, that is, the Father who is light, in the Son who is light; or else the Son who is light, in the Holy Ghost who is light; So we know power in his power, that is the Son who is power, in the Holy Ghost who is power. And Christ who is the power of God, can never be made known to the Church,
For as we see Light in his Light, that is, the Father who is Light, in the Son who is Light; or Else the Son who is Light, in the Holy Ghost who is Light; So we know power in his power, that is the Son who is power, in the Holy Ghost who is power. And christ who is the power of God, can never be made known to the Church,
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but by the ministration of the spirit, which is the power of God. So that it is not an easie thing to preach Christ the power of God,
but by the ministration of the Spirit, which is the power of God. So that it is not an easy thing to preach christ the power of God,
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yea none can do it aright, but by the power of the Holy Ghost comming upon him.
yea none can do it aright, but by the power of the Holy Ghost coming upon him.
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2. Without this power of the spirit, Ministers are unable to preach the word powerfully.
2. Without this power of the Spirit, Ministers Are unable to preach the word powerfully.
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They may, it may be, happen upon the outward word, yet there is no power in their Ministrie, till they have received this power of the spirit comming upon them.
They may, it may be, happen upon the outward word, yet there is no power in their Ministry, till they have received this power of the Spirit coming upon them.
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Otherwise their Ministerie is cold, and there is no heate in it, it is weake and there is no strength in it.
Otherwise their Ministry is cold, and there is no heat in it, it is weak and there is no strength in it.
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1 It is cold and there is no heate in it.
1 It is cold and there is no heat in it.
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Without men have received the power of the spirit, there is no fire in their preaching.
Without men have received the power of the Spirit, there is no fire in their preaching.
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Their ministerie is unlike the ministerie of Elias, whose ministerie was as fire; and unlike Iohn Baptists, who in his ministerie was a burning and shining light;
Their Ministry is unlike the Ministry of Elias, whose Ministry was as fire; and unlike John Baptists, who in his Ministry was a burning and shining Light;
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and unlike Christs, whose ministerie made the Disciples hearts burn within them;
and unlike Christ, whose Ministry made the Disciples hearts burn within them;
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and unlike the Apostles, who having received this spirit, were as men made all of fire, running through the world and burning it up.
and unlike the Apostles, who having received this Spirit, were as men made all of fire, running through the world and burning it up.
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Without this spirit, a mans ministerie is cold, it warmes the hearts of none, it inflames the spirit of none,
Without this Spirit, a men Ministry is cold, it warms the hearts of none, it inflames the Spirit of none,
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but leaves men still frozen in their sins. 2 It is weak and hath no might in it.
but leaves men still frozen in their Sins. 2 It is weak and hath no might in it.
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There is no strength in a Ministerie where there is no spirit!
There is no strength in a Ministry where there is no Spirit!
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Whereas when men have received the spirit, then their ministerie is a powerfull ministerie, as Paul 1 Thess. 1.5. The Ghspell came to you not in word onely, but in power and in the Holy Ghost;
Whereas when men have received the Spirit, then their Ministry is a powerful Ministry, as Paul 1 Thess 1.5. The Ghspell Come to you not in word only, but in power and in the Holy Ghost;
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and therefore in power because in the Holy Ghost. And again, 1 Cor. 2.4. My speech and preaching was not with the entising words of mans wisedome, but in demonstration of the spirit and power.
and Therefore in power Because in the Holy Ghost. And again, 1 Cor. 2.4. My speech and preaching was not with the enticing words of men Wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and power.
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Where you see the spirit and power in the work of the Ministerie, are alwayes conjoyned,
Where you see the Spirit and power in the work of the Ministry, Are always conjoined,
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as the Sun and light are. And that Ministerie that is in the spirit, is alwayes in power.
as the Sun and Light Are. And that Ministry that is in the Spirit, is always in power.
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And being in power, it is alwayes effectuall, either to convert men or to inrage them:
And being in power, it is always effectual, either to convert men or to enrage them:
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And the inraging of men, is as evident a signe of the spirit of power in a mans ministerie, as the conversion of men.
And the inraging of men, is as evident a Signen of the Spirit of power in a men Ministry, as the conversion of men.
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Whereas a cold and dead ministerie that is destitute of this power, doth (as we use to say) neither good nor harm,
Whereas a cold and dead Ministry that is destitute of this power, does (as we use to say) neither good nor harm,
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neither converts nor inrages, neither brings in righteousnesse, nor destroyes sin, neither kils nor quickens any,
neither converts nor inrages, neither brings in righteousness, nor Destroys since, neither kills nor quickens any,
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but leaves men in their old temper for many yeares together, and never stirs them.
but leaves men in their old temper for many Years together, and never stirs them.
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But the ministration of the spirit and power is operative and mighty, and carries all before it.
But the ministration of the Spirit and power is operative and mighty, and carries all before it.
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And though evill and carnall men, will ever be murmuring and wrangling and opposing and contending against such a ministrie,
And though evil and carnal men, will ever be murmuring and wrangling and opposing and contending against such a Ministry,
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yet they are never able to resist the wisedome and spirit of it;
yet they Are never able to resist the Wisdom and Spirit of it;
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as the Libertines, Cyrenians, and Alexandrians, were not able to resist the wisedome and spirit by which Stephen spake.
as the Libertines, Cyrenians, and Alexandrians, were not able to resist the Wisdom and Spirit by which Stephen spoke.
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And therefore let them that will needs be striving against such a ministerie, know, that they strive against more then a meer man, they strive against power from on high, against the greatest power that ever God put forth, against the power of Christ himself and his eternall spirit,
And Therefore let them that will needs be striving against such a Ministry, know, that they strive against more then a mere man, they strive against power from on high, against the greatest power that ever God put forth, against the power of christ himself and his Eternal Spirit,
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and so they shall never be able to prevail against this power, but shall surely sinke under it.
and so they shall never be able to prevail against this power, but shall surely sink under it.
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But to return from whence we have a little digressed.
But to return from whence we have a little digressed.
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3. Without this power of the spirit, as Ministers are not able to preach the Word, nor to preach it powerfully,
3. Without this power of the Spirit, as Ministers Are not able to preach the Word, nor to preach it powerfully,
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so neither are they able to hold out in their ministerie, and to carry on strongly against all opposition and contradiction.
so neither Are they able to hold out in their Ministry, and to carry on strongly against all opposition and contradiction.
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Peter and Iohn preached the Gospell, but presently the Rulers and Elders and Scribes convented them;
Peter and John preached the Gospel, but presently the Rulers and Elders and Scribes Convicted them;
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and straightly threatned them, and commanded them not to speak at all, nor to teach in the name of Jesus.
and straightly threatened them, and commanded them not to speak At all, nor to teach in the name of jesus.
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And now if the Apostles had wanted this power of the spirit, they would presently have been snibd and awed,
And now if the Apostles had wanted this power of the Spirit, they would presently have been snibd and awed,
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and would have sneaked away, and you should have heard no more of them.
and would have sneaked away, and you should have herd no more of them.
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But they having received this power, all the threatnings and scornings of the Rulers and Magistrates, could not deterre them from the discharge of their office,
But they having received this power, all the threatenings and scornings of the Rulers and Magistrates, could not deter them from the discharge of their office,
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and that ministerie they had received from Christ.
and that Ministry they had received from christ.
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But though before they were fearfull and trembling and daunted at the apprehension of the least danger,
But though before they were fearful and trembling and daunted At the apprehension of the least danger,
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yet now having received this power they are altogether undanted, and said to the Rulers and Elders, whether it be right in the sight of God, Acts 4.19. to hearken unto you, more then unto God, judge ye.
yet now having received this power they Are altogether undaunted, and said to the Rulers and Elders, whither it be right in the sighed of God, Acts 4.19. to harken unto you, more then unto God, judge you.
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As if they should have said, O ye Rulers and Elders of the people, our case is a plain case, wherin we are most willing that even your own selves should be judges.
As if they should have said, Oh you Rulers and Elders of the people, our case is a plain case, wherein we Are most willing that even your own selves should be judges.
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For we have received a command from God to preach the Gospell of his Sonne Iesus Christ;
For we have received a command from God to preach the Gospel of his Son Iesus christ;
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and you forbid us to do that which God hath commanded us:
and you forbid us to do that which God hath commanded us:
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Now do you your selves be judges, who is fittest to be obeyed God or you? the great and glorious God of heaven and earth,
Now do you your selves be judges, who is Fittest to be obeyed God or you? the great and glorious God of heaven and earth,
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or poor wretched men such as your selves? Nay what God hath commanded us we must and will obey, against all your threatnings & punishments,
or poor wretched men such as your selves? Nay what God hath commanded us we must and will obey, against all your threatenings & punishments,
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and what ever you can say or do.
and what ever you can say or do.
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We cannot conceale, but must publish what we have seen and known of our Lord Iesus Christ, of his incarnation, life, death, resurrection, ascention, kingdome, glory,
We cannot conceal, but must publish what we have seen and known of our Lord Iesus christ, of his incarnation, life, death, resurrection, Ascension, Kingdom, glory,
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and of that great redemption & salvation, which he hath wrought & purchased for all the Elect of God.
and of that great redemption & salvation, which he hath wrought & purchased for all the Elect of God.
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Now I would to God, that the unjust commands of all Magistrates and secular powers whatsoever, might be no otherwise obeyed then this unjust command of the Rulers was by Peter and Iohn; and that no man would dare to yeild more obedience to the creature then to the Lord of all.
Now I would to God, that the unjust commands of all Magistrates and secular Powers whatsoever, might be no otherwise obeyed then this unjust command of the Rulers was by Peter and John; and that no man would Dare to yield more Obedience to the creature then to the Lord of all.
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For no Princes or Magistrates in the world, have any power to forbid the preaching of the everlasting Gospell, which God hath commanded should be published to all Nations for the obedience of Faith.
For no Princes or Magistrates in the world, have any power to forbid the preaching of the everlasting Gospel, which God hath commanded should be published to all nations for the Obedience of Faith.
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I say they have no power at all to forbid the preaching of this Gospell, or of any one truth of it, though never so crosse to their designes.
I say they have no power At all to forbid the preaching of this Gospel, or of any one truth of it, though never so cross to their designs.
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And if they should, yet herein ought we to know no more obedience then Peter and Iohn did here.
And if they should, yet herein ought we to know no more Obedience then Peter and John did Here.
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We ought to obey God and not them, and to make known the whole minde of God,
We ought to obey God and not them, and to make known the Whole mind of God,
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though it be never so contrarie to their minde:
though it be never so contrary to their mind:
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After the example of Peter and Iohn, who having received this power of the Holy Ghost, held on their Ministerie against all the countermands and threatnings and punishments of the Magistrates.
After the Exampl of Peter and John, who having received this power of the Holy Ghost, held on their Ministry against all the countermands and threatenings and punishments of the Magistrates.
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Whereas without this power, they had soon fainted and failed, and had never been able to have gone through with it.
Whereas without this power, they had soon fainted and failed, and had never been able to have gone through with it.
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4. Without this power of the Holy Ghost, Ministers are not able to reprove the world. For every man by nature seekes the amity of the world,
4. Without this power of the Holy Ghost, Ministers Are not able to reprove the world. For every man by nature seeks the amity of the world,
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and no man by his good will would provoke the enmitie of it against himselfe.
and no man by his good will would provoke the enmity of it against himself.
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And therefore flesh and blood will never reprove the world of sin, but allowes it and countenances it in sin.
And Therefore Flesh and blood will never reprove the world of since, but allows it and countenances it in since.
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But now the Spirit when he is come, hee will reprove the world of sin.
But now the Spirit when he is come, he will reprove the world of since.
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When a man hath this power of the Spirit in him, then presently he reproves and argues the world of sin,
When a man hath this power of the Spirit in him, then presently he reproves and argues the world of since,
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and so by his ministerie, bids defiance to the whole world, and provokes the whole world against himselfe.
and so by his Ministry, bids defiance to the Whole world, and provokes the Whole world against himself.
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And this no man either can do or dares do, except he be first indued with this power of the Spirit comming on him.
And this no man either can do or dares doe, except he be First endued with this power of the Spirit coming on him.
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And therefore saith Micah, Cha. 3. vers. 8. I am full of power by the Spirit of the Lord,
And Therefore Says micah, Cha. 3. vers. 8. I am full of power by the Spirit of the Lord,
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and of judgement and of might, to declare unto Iacob, his tragression, and to Israel his sin.
and of judgement and of might, to declare unto Iacob, his tragression, and to Israel his since.
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The world of all other things cannot indure the reproofe of sin, and the declaration of its evill wayes.
The world of all other things cannot endure the reproof of since, and the declaration of its evil ways.
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And therefore it is exceedingly offended, yea & extreamly rages against the faithfull teachers of the Word, with all sorts of punishments and persecutions,
And Therefore it is exceedingly offended, yea & extremely rages against the faithful Teachers of the Word, with all sorts of punishments and persecutions,
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as the examples of all the Prophets, Apostles and faithfull teachers of the Word of God in all ages, do declare.
as the Examples of all the prophets, Apostles and faithful Teachers of the Word of God in all ages, do declare.
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Yea and Christ himselfe testifies touching himselfe, therefore the world hates me because I testifie of it, that the workes thereof are evill.
Yea and christ himself Testifies touching himself, Therefore the world hates me Because I testify of it, that the works thereof Are evil.
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But now, they that will connive at sin, and flatter the world in its owne waies, these are the onely men of reckoning,
But now, they that will connive At since, and flatter the world in its own ways, these Are the only men of reckoning,
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and live in all worldly Honour and prosperity.
and live in all worldly Honour and Prosperity.
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And all ages can witnesse that all Teachers are not of that strength and resolution, to contemne the hatred and fury of the world;
And all ages can witness that all Teachers Are not of that strength and resolution, to contemn the hatred and fury of the world;
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Nay the most are quite overcome with the prosperity of this present life, and with the desire of friends and riches and preferment,
Nay the most Are quite overcome with the Prosperity of this present life, and with the desire of Friends and riches and preferment,
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and so winke at the sins of the world, and are ministers in whose mouthes are no reproofes,
and so wink At the Sins of the world, and Are Ministers in whose mouths Are no reproofs,
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though the whole world lye in wickednesse.
though the Whole world lie in wickedness.
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For thus they escape the rage and violence, and obtain the favour and love, of the men of this world.
For thus they escape the rage and violence, and obtain the favour and love, of the men of this world.
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And thus weake and unworthy are those men, who are onely indued with their owne Spirits.
And thus weak and unworthy Are those men, who Are only endued with their own Spirits.
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But now (saith Micha) I am full of power by the Spirit of the Lord,
But now (Says Micah) I am full of power by the Spirit of the Lord,
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and of judgement and of might, to declare unto Iacob his transgression, and to Israel his sin.
and of judgement and of might, to declare unto Iacob his Transgression, and to Israel his since.
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As if he should have said, the power of the Spirit of the Lord dwelling in me puts forth its selfe two waies, in judgement, and in fortitude.
As if he should have said, the power of the Spirit of the Lord Dwelling in me puts forth its self two ways, in judgement, and in fortitude.
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1. In judgement, and this signifies the reproving and the condemning sin and wickednesse, as the Prophet himselfe explicates, saying, that I might declare unto Iacob his transgression, and to Israel his sin.
1. In judgement, and this signifies the reproving and the condemning since and wickedness, as the Prophet himself explicates, saying, that I might declare unto Iacob his Transgression, and to Israel his since.
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But seeing they being full of judgement doth not want danger, but exposes a man to a thousand evils, in as much as the world can indure nothing lesse then the reproofe of sin;
But seeing they being full of judgement does not want danger, but exposes a man to a thousand evils, in as much as the world can endure nothing less then the reproof of since;
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therefore I am by the power of the Spirit not onely full of judgement, But also:
Therefore I am by the power of the Spirit not only full of judgement, But also:
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Secondly, full of Might; and as the Spirit of judgement exposes me to danger, so the Spirit of might inables me to contemne those dangers.
Secondly, full of Might; and as the Spirit of judgement exposes me to danger, so the Spirit of might inables me to contemn those dangers.
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So that though the world, because of the Spirit of judgement, threaten never so many evills,
So that though the world, Because of the Spirit of judgement, threaten never so many evils,
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yet the Prophet is not frighted from his office, but through the Spirit of might, discharges it faithfully, in despight of all those threatnings.
yet the Prophet is not frighted from his office, but through the Spirit of might, discharges it faithfully, in despite of all those threatenings.
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And whatever ministers want this Spirit of might, though out of danger they may be confident,
And whatever Ministers want this Spirit of might, though out of danger they may be confident,
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yet at the very first incounter of evill, they will bend and yeeld and speak and doe all things for the favour of the world, rather then for the truths sake they will expose themselves, to the hatred and opposition of the world.
yet At the very First encounter of evil, they will bend and yield and speak and do all things for the favour of the world, rather then for the truths sake they will expose themselves, to the hatred and opposition of the world.
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5. Without this power of the Spirit they are unable to wrestle with and overcome the Devill;
5. Without this power of the Spirit they Are unable to wrestle with and overcome the devil;
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whose subtilty and wrath and malice and power, they must needs encounter with, in the work of the Ministrie.
whose subtlety and wrath and malice and power, they must needs encounter with, in the work of the Ministry.
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Christ, as soon as he was indued with this power, and annointed by the spirit to preach, was immediately led into the wildernesse, to be tempted of the devill, who would fain have taken him off from the work of the Ministerie, if it had been possible:
christ, as soon as he was endued with this power, and anointed by the Spirit to preach, was immediately led into the Wilderness, to be tempted of the Devil, who would fain have taken him off from the work of the Ministry, if it had been possible:
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But Christ being indued with this power overcame the devill.
But christ being endued with this power overcame the Devil.
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And Christ before he sent his Apostles to preach the Kingdome of God, as you may see Luke 9.1, called them together,
And christ before he sent his Apostles to preach the Kingdom of God, as you may see Lycia 9.1, called them together,
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and gave them power and authoritie over all devils; and when they returned, they told him that the devils themselves were subject to them.
and gave them power and Authority over all Devils; and when they returned, they told him that the Devils themselves were Subject to them.
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But now the seven sons of Sceva who were destitute of this power, when they took upon them to call over one who had an evill spirit, the name of the Lord Jesus,
But now the seven Sons of Sceva who were destitute of this power, when they took upon them to call over one who had an evil Spirit, the name of the Lord jesus,
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and to say, we adjure you by Iesus whom Paul preacheth;
and to say, we adjure you by Iesus whom Paul Preacheth;
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The evill spirit answered and said, Iesus I know, and Paul I know, but who are ye? and so the man in whom the evill spirit was, leaped upon them,
The evil Spirit answered and said, Iesus I know, and Paul I know, but who Are you? and so the man in whom the evil Spirit was, leapt upon them,
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and overcame them, and prevailed against them, and they fled away naked and wounded.
and overcame them, and prevailed against them, and they fled away naked and wounded.
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Acts 19. So that they being destitute of the power from on high, the devill was presently too hard for them,
Acts 19. So that they being destitute of the power from on high, the Devil was presently too hard for them,
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and they were overcome by the devill.
and they were overcome by the Devil.
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But now they that are invested with this power of the Holy Ghost, are able to wrestle with principalities and powers and the rulers of the darknesse of this world, and to out-wrestle them,
But now they that Are invested with this power of the Holy Ghost, Are able to wrestle with principalities and Powers and the Rulers of the darkness of this world, and to outwrestle them,
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and to tread Satan himself under their feet.
and to tread Satan himself under their feet.
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Sixthly, without this power of the Holy Ghost, they are unable to suffer persecution for the Word;
Sixthly, without this power of the Holy Ghost, they Are unable to suffer persecution for the Word;
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but the least touch of evill causes them to pull in their hornes, and each reproach and opposition and persecution shakes them down.
but the least touch of evil Causes them to pull in their horns, and each reproach and opposition and persecution shakes them down.
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Whereas this power makes them confident, couragious, comfortable, and invincible in the midst of all evils. See this in some examples.
Whereas this power makes them confident, courageous, comfortable, and invincible in the midst of all evils. See this in Some Examples.
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Our Lord Iesus Christ being anointed with the Holy Ghost and with power, did not onely preach the truth in his life,
Our Lord Iesus christ being anointed with the Holy Ghost and with power, did not only preach the truth in his life,
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but also witnessed a good confession before Pontius Pilate, and sealed to the truth with His death. Paul who was indued with the same power,
but also witnessed a good Confessi before Pontius Pilate, and sealed to the truth with His death. Paul who was endued with the same power,
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when Agabus foretold him by the Holy Ghost his bonds at Ierusalem, and the brethren hearing it came weeping to Paul, and besought him to keep himself out of bonds, by not going up thither, Paul reproved them,
when Agabus foretold him by the Holy Ghost his bonds At Ierusalem, and the brothers hearing it Come weeping to Paul, and besought him to keep himself out of bonds, by not going up thither, Paul reproved them,
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and told them that he was ready not onely to be bound, but to dye at Ierusalem for the Lord Iesus.
and told them that he was ready not only to be bound, but to die At Ierusalem for the Lord Iesus.
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Chrysostome was indued with the same power, and so resolved to preach the truth, and not to depart from the truth,
Chrysostom was endued with the same power, and so resolved to preach the truth, and not to depart from the truth,
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though the whole world should wage warre against him alone: And professed that he desired nothing more then to suffer for the cause of Christ;
though the Whole world should wage war against him alone: And professed that he desired nothing more then to suffer for the cause of christ;
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and that if it were offered to him of God, whether he would immediately go to heaven,
and that if it were offered to him of God, whither he would immediately go to heaven,
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or stay on earth and suffer for Christ; he would a thousand times rather chuse this latter then the former.
or stay on earth and suffer for christ; he would a thousand times rather choose this latter then the former.
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Because in going immediately to heaven, he should seek himself, but in staying on earth to suffer for Christ, he should wholly deny himself, and seek his honour alone.
Because in going immediately to heaven, he should seek himself, but in staying on earth to suffer for christ, he should wholly deny himself, and seek his honour alone.
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Luther was indued with the same spirit of power, and so when he was called to Wormes before the Emperour Charles the fift,
Luther was endued with the same Spirit of power, and so when he was called to Worms before the Emperor Charles the fift,
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and before all the estates of the Empire, to render a reason of his Doctrine,
and before all the estates of the Empire, to render a reason of his Doctrine,
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and some of his friends (perceiving undue dealing among his adversaries) perswaded him not to goe, to expose himselfe to danger;
and Some of his Friends (perceiving undue dealing among his Adversaries) persuaded him not to go, to expose himself to danger;
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But he answered with a mighty spirit, I have decreed and am resolved because I am called, to goe into the City in the name of our Lord Iesus Christ,
But he answered with a mighty Spirit, I have decreed and am resolved Because I am called, to go into the city in the name of our Lord Iesus christ,
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though I knew there were so many Devils to oppose mee, as there are tiles on all the houses of the City.
though I knew there were so many Devils to oppose me, as there Are tiles on all the houses of the city.
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And when he was called to returne to Wittenberge by the people, which hee could not doe without most evident and apparant danger, he being already condemned by the Edicts and authority both of the Pope and Emperour,
And when he was called to return to Wittenberg by the people, which he could not do without most evident and apparent danger, he being already condemned by the Edicts and Authority both of the Pope and Emperor,
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and so in regard of them, could expect no lesse then a violent death every day,
and so in regard of them, could expect no less then a violent death every day,
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yet for all this he was resolved to returne to his charge;
yet for all this he was resolved to return to his charge;
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and upon this occasion hath this passage to the Duke of Saxonie. Verum quid fa•iam urgent me cause inevitabiles, Deus •ogit & vocat, hic nalli creaturae tergiver sa•dum est.
and upon this occasion hath this passage to the Duke of Saxony. Verum quid fa•iam urgent me cause inevitabiles, Deus •ogit & vocat, hic nalli creaturae tergiver sa•dum est.
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Age fiat igitur in nomine Iesu Christi qui est Dominus vitae & mortis. Nihil habeo quod possim •edere, Domini e•o sum, si perdor Domino perdor, id est invenior. Alium ergo quaer quem terrcas.
Age fiat igitur in nomine Iesu Christ qui est Dominus vitae & mortis. Nihil habeo quod possim •edere, Domini e•o sum, si perdor Domino perdor, id est invenior. Alium ergo quaer Whom terrcas.
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Verum ego scio & • … rtus su• …, Iesum Christum Dominum nostrum vivere & regnare qua secent a & fiducia inflatus, non timebo etiam multa millia Paparum.
Verum ego scio & • … rtus su• …, Jesus Christ Dominum nostrum vivere & Reign qua secent a & Fiducia inflatus, non timebo etiam Multa millia Paparum.
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Major est enim qui in nobis quam qui in mundo est.
Major est enim qui in nobis quam qui in mundo est.
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Quid si me occidat Papa aut damnet ultra Tartara? Occisum non suscitabit, ut bis & it•rum occidat: damnatumvero ego volout nunquam absolvat.
Quid si me Occidat Papa Or damnet ultra Tartarus? Killed non suscitabit, ut bis & it•rum Occidat: damnatumvero ego volout Never absolvat.
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Consdo enim instare diem illum quo distruetur regnum illud abominationis & perditionis.
Consdo enim instare diem Ilum quo distruetur Kingdom illud abominationis & perditionis.
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Vtinam ros primi d•gn• simus, vel exuri vel ••cidi ab eo, quo sanguis nosier magis clamet, & urgent judicium illius actell•rari.
Vtinam ros Primi d•gn• Simus, vel exuri vel ••cidi ab eo, quo sanguis nosier magis clamet, & urgent judicium Illius actell•rari.
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Sed si d•gni non sumus sanguine testificari hanc selt•m oremus & impl•remus misericordiam, ut v•ita & voce testemur quod Iesus Christus selus est Dominus & Dous moster, Benedictus in s• … ul seculolorum. Luther.
Said si d•gni non sumus sanguine testificari hanc selt•m oremus & impl•remus misericordiam, ut v•ita & voce testemur quod Iesus Christus selves est Dominus & Dous moster, Benedictus in s• … ul seculolorum. Luther.
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in Epist. ad Patr. But what shall I do? unavoidable causes urge mee, God himselfe calls and compells mee,
in Epistle ad Patron But what shall I do? unavoidable Causes urge me, God himself calls and compels me,
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and here I will turne my back to no creature.
and Here I will turn my back to no creature.
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Go to then, let me doe it in the name of Iesus Christ who is Lord both of life and death.
Go to then, let me do it in the name of Iesus christ who is Lord both of life and death.
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Againe, in his answer to the Dialogue of Silvester Prierias, who had threatned him he saith J have nothing that I can loose, I am the Lords and if I am lost, I am lost to the Lord, that is, I am found And therefore seeke some body else to fright for mee you cannot.
Again, in his answer to the Dialogue of Silvester Prierias, who had threatened him he Says J have nothing that I can lose, I am the lords and if I am lost, I am lost to the Lord, that is, I am found And Therefore seek Some body Else to fright for me you cannot.
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Againe in his answer, to Ambrosius Catharinus, he saith of the Pope and his Instruments, they seeke not to overcome me with Scriptures,
Again in his answer, to Ambrosius Catharinus, he Says of the Pope and his Instruments, they seek not to overcome me with Scriptures,
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but to destroy me out of the earth, but I know and am sure that Christ our Lord lives and reignes.
but to destroy me out of the earth, but I know and am sure that christ our Lord lives and reigns.
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And being even fild with this knowledge and confidence, I will not feare many thousands of Popes.
And being even filled with this knowledge and confidence, I will not Fear many thousands of Popes.
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For greater is he that is in us, then he that is in the World.
For greater is he that is in us, then he that is in the World.
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And againe, in his Epistle to his Father, he hath this remarkeable passage, wh•t if the Pope shall kill mee or condemne me below hell? He cannot royse me up againe when I am slaine and kill mee a second and third time.
And again, in his Epistle to his Father, he hath this remarkable passage, wh•t if the Pope shall kill me or condemn me below hell? He cannot royse me up again when I am slain and kill me a second and third time.
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And having once condemned mee, I would never have him absolve mee.
And having once condemned me, I would never have him absolve me.
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For I am confident that the day is at hand, wherein that Kingdome of abomination and destruction, shall be it selfe destroyed.
For I am confident that the day is At hand, wherein that Kingdom of abomination and destruction, shall be it self destroyed.
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But would J might first be counted worthy either to be burned or slain by him, that so my blood might cry the louder and urge his judgement to be the more hastened.
But would J might First be counted worthy either to be burned or slave by him, that so my blood might cry the Louder and urge his judgement to be the more hastened.
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But if I am not worthy to testifie with my blood, let me at least intreat and implore this mercy, that I may testifie by my life and Doctrine that Iesus Christ alone is our Lord and God blessed for ever and ever.
But if I am not worthy to testify with my blood, let me At least entreat and implore this mercy, that I may testify by my life and Doctrine that Iesus christ alone is our Lord and God blessed for ever and ever.
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Calme Melancton was indued with the same Spirit of power, and so when his enemies threatned him not to leave him a place in all Germany whereon to set his foot, he said, avido & tranquillo animo expecto exilia.
Cam Melanchthon was endued with the same Spirit of power, and so when his enemies threatened him not to leave him a place in all Germany whereon to Set his foot, he said, avido & tranquillo animo expecto exilia.
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I expect banishment with a desirous and peaceable mind.
I expect banishment with a desirous and peaceable mind.
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Many more examples might be produced, to show that when Ministers are indued with the power of the Spirit comming on them,
Many more Examples might be produced, to show that when Ministers Are endued with the power of the Spirit coming on them,
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then they are stronger then all opposition and Persecution whatsoever, otherwise when these evils incounterd them, they with Demas leave the Worke, and imbrace the World.
then they Are Stronger then all opposition and Persecution whatsoever, otherwise when these evils incounterd them, they with Demas leave the Work, and embrace the World.
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And thus you see what necessity all the faithfull Ministers of the Gospel have, of the power of the Holy Ghost comming upon them:
And thus you see what necessity all the faithful Ministers of the Gospel have, of the power of the Holy Ghost coming upon them:
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and without this power though they be called Ministers, yet they are none. For without this power they are unable to preach the word, to preach it powerfully,
and without this power though they be called Ministers, yet they Are none. For without this power they Are unable to preach the word, to preach it powerfully,
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and to persevere and hold out in the course of the Ministrie; they are unable to reprove the World, to wrestle with and overcome the devil;
and to persevere and hold out in the course of the Ministry; they Are unable to reprove the World, to wrestle with and overcome the Devil;
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and to suffer that persecution which necessarily attends that calling.
and to suffer that persecution which necessarily attends that calling.
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And so without this power they may Minister to themselves, but cannot Minister to others, the manifold graces of God:
And so without this power they may Minister to themselves, but cannot Minister to Others, the manifold graces of God:
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they may doe their owne worke but they cannot doe Gods worke;
they may do their own work but they cannot doe God's work;
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they may feed themselves but not the Flock of Christ: they may dominecre over the sheepe,
they may feed themselves but not the Flock of christ: they may dominecre over the sheep,
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but cannot drive away the Woolfe: they may build up their owne-houses, but cannot build up Gods house. Secondly;
but cannot drive away the Wolf: they may built up their owne-houses, but cannot built up God's house. Secondly;
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as the Holy Ghost and the power of it, is necessary for Ministers, so also for all other Christians whatsoever.
as the Holy Ghost and the power of it, is necessary for Ministers, so also for all other Christians whatsoever.
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But some here will be ready to say, yea but do all beleevers, receive the Spirit of God and the power of the Spirit as Ministers doe?
But Some Here will be ready to say, yea but do all believers, receive the Spirit of God and the power of the Spirit as Ministers do?
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Yes, and equally alike with them, without any difference. This is evident, Act. 11.15. where Peter tells the Iewes, who contended with him for conversing and eating with the Gentiles that when hee began to speake the Word to them, the Holy Ghost fell on them (saith he) as on us at the beginning.
Yes, and equally alike with them, without any difference. This is evident, Act. 11.15. where Peter tells the Iewes, who contended with him for conversing and eating with the Gentiles that when he began to speak the Word to them, the Holy Ghost fell on them (Says he) as on us At the beginning.
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And againe, ver. 17. For asmuch then as God gave unto them the like gift as he did unto us who beleeved on the Lord Iesus Christ, what was I, that I could withstand God.
And again, ver. 17. For as then as God gave unto them the like gift as he did unto us who believed on the Lord Iesus christ, what was I, that I could withstand God.
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So that God gave the Holyghost to as many Gentiles as beleeved, in like manner as he did unto the Apostles themselves and they received the same-power of the Holyghost comming on them, as the Apostles did.
So that God gave the Holy ghost to as many Gentiles as believed, in like manner as he did unto the Apostles themselves and they received the same-power of the Holy ghost coming on them, as the Apostles did.
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Whereby you may perceive that not Ministers only are Spirituall men, and all others temporall, as the Papists have taught, and many Ignorant people among our selves, are still perswaded:
Whereby you may perceive that not Ministers only Are Spiritual men, and all Others temporal, as the Papists have taught, and many Ignorant people among our selves, Are still persuaded:
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but all true beleevers are Spirituall as well as they, being borne of the Spirit and Baptized with the Spirit equally as they are.
but all true believers Are Spiritual as well as they, being born of the Spirit and Baptised with the Spirit equally as they Are.
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And so all true beleevers as well as Ministers being indued with the Spirit are also indued with the power of the Spirit and so have more then an earthly power in them.
And so all true believers as well as Ministers being endued with the Spirit Are also endued with the power of the Spirit and so have more then an earthly power in them.
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They have all of them power of another nature then the power of the World:
They have all of them power of Another nature then the power of the World:
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they pertake of Spirituall, heavenly, and divine power, even of the very power of Christ himselfe, which infinitely transcends all the power of the creature.
they partake of Spiritual, heavenly, and divine power, even of the very power of christ himself, which infinitely transcends all the power of the creature.
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You see then clearely that all faithfull Christians, have the Spirit of power and the power of the Spirit comming on them aswell as Ministers.
You see then clearly that all faithful Christians, have the Spirit of power and the power of the Spirit coming on them aswell as Ministers.
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And they stand in need of both these for these causes.
And they stand in need of both these for these Causes.
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1. They stand in need of the Spirit of power, first to difference and distinguish them from reprobates and devils:
1. They stand in need of the Spirit of power, First to difference and distinguish them from Reprobates and Devils:
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for without the gift of the Spirit there is no difference, betweene us and them.
for without the gift of the Spirit there is no difference, between us and them.
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For Michael doth not differ from the devil, nor Gabriel from Belzebub, but only by the Spirit.
For Michael does not differ from the Devil, nor Gabriel from Belzebub, but only by the Spirit.
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And Moses differs not from Pharow, nor Abel from Cain, nor Iacob from Esaw, nor Peter from Iudas, in regard of their substance, but in regard of the Spirit which the one received and the other were counted unworthy of.
And Moses differs not from Pharow, nor Abel from Cain, nor Iacob from Esau, nor Peter from Iudas, in regard of their substance, but in regard of the Spirit which the one received and the other were counted unworthy of.
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2. To advance them above the condition of flesh and blood, and above all those in whom is none of Gods Spirit.
2. To advance them above the condition of Flesh and blood, and above all those in whom is none of God's Spirit.
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The excellencie of each creature is, according to its Spirit, for the more excellent the spirit of the creature is, the more excellent is the creature it selfe,
The excellency of each creature is, according to its Spirit, for the more excellent the Spirit of the creature is, the more excellent is the creature it self,
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and each creature is valued and rated according to the Spirit of it.
and each creature is valued and rated according to the Spirit of it.
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How excellent then must they be above all the World, who have received the spirit that is of God? Surely these are people of the most excellent spirit:
How excellent then must they be above all the World, who have received the Spirit that is of God? Surely these Are people of the most excellent Spirit:
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And hence it is that the righteous is more excellent then his neighbour, because his spirit is more excellent then his neighbourss
And hence it is that the righteous is more excellent then his neighbour, Because his Spirit is more excellent then his neighbourss
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3. To unite them unto Christ.
3. To unite them unto christ.
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The spirit is the bond of union betweene the Father and the son in the Godhead,
The Spirit is the bound of Union between the Father and the son in the Godhead,
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and the father and the son are one in the Spirit (as wee speake before) And now the same spirit is our bond of union with Christ, and makes us one with Christ,
and the father and the son Are one in the Spirit (as we speak before) And now the same Spirit is our bound of Union with christ, and makes us one with christ,
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as Christ is one with God, and unites us unto Christ in the unity of God,
as christ is one with God, and unites us unto christ in the unity of God,
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for as Christ is one with the Father in the spirit, so are we one with Christ in the spirit:
for as christ is one with the Father in the Spirit, so Are we one with christ in the Spirit:
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For he that is joyned to the Lord is one Spirit, and he that is not one spirit with the Lord, is not joyned to him.
For he that is joined to the Lord is one Spirit, and he that is not one Spirit with the Lord, is not joined to him.
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4. All faithfull Christians stand in need of the power of the spirit as well as of the spirit of power.
4. All faithful Christians stand in need of the power of the Spirit as well as of the Spirit of power.
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1. To change their natures, which is impossible to all power, but the power of the spirit.
1. To change their nature's, which is impossible to all power, but the power of the Spirit.
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It would be a great power to change clay into Gold, and a pibble into a Diamond,
It would be a great power to change clay into Gold, and a pebble into a Diamond,
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but it is a greater change that is wrought in a Christian and requires a greater power.
but it is a greater change that is wrought in a Christian and requires a greater power.
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For the power of the spirit, when it comes into our flesh, changes the nature of it.
For the power of the Spirit, when it comes into our Flesh, changes the nature of it.
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For it finds a man carnall it makes him spirituall, it finds him earthly, it makes him heavenly, it finds him a drunkard, it makes him sober,
For it finds a man carnal it makes him spiritual, it finds him earthly, it makes him heavenly, it finds him a drunkard, it makes him Sobrium,
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an adulterer, it makes him chast a swearer, it makes him feare an oath proud it makes him humble, it finds him darknesse, makes him light in the Lord, in a word it finds him nothing but a lump of sin,
an adulterer, it makes him chaste a swearer, it makes him Fear an oath proud it makes him humble, it finds him darkness, makes him Light in the Lord, in a word it finds him nothing but a lump of since,
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and makes him the righteousnesse of God in Christ.
and makes him the righteousness of God in christ.
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Thus the power of the spirit, changes our whole corrupt nature, and makes it conformable to the divine nature;
Thus the power of the Spirit, changes our Whole corrupt nature, and makes it conformable to the divine nature;
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as fire makes the Iron in which it prevailes, like unto it selfe, communicating its own nature to it.
as fire makes the Iron in which it prevails, like unto it self, communicating its own nature to it.
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After this sort the power of the spirit changes our nature, and our nature cannot be changed without it.
After this sort the power of the Spirit changes our nature, and our nature cannot be changed without it.
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But without this power of the spirit, we shall alwayes remaine the same we were borne, without any change at all.
But without this power of the Spirit, we shall always remain the same we were born, without any change At all.
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Yea our corruption will by dayly use and encrease, increase in us till at last it quite eate out that common naturall good, which God hath given to every one of us,
Yea our corruption will by daily use and increase, increase in us till At last it quite eat out that Common natural good, which God hath given to every one of us,
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for the common benefit of mankind.
for the Common benefit of mankind.
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2. All Christians have need of the power of the spirit to worke grace in them.
2. All Christians have need of the power of the Spirit to work grace in them.
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For our natures are wholly carnall and corrupt, and nothing can implant grace in them, but the mighty power of Gods spirit.
For our nature's Are wholly carnal and corrupt, and nothing can implant grace in them, but the mighty power of God's Spirit.
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And it is as great a miracle, to see the Grace of God dwelling in the corrupt nature of man as to see the Starres grow upon the earth.
And it is as great a miracle, to see the Grace of God Dwelling in the corrupt nature of man as to see the Stars grow upon the earth.
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And yet the power of the spirit doth this, as it is written, truth shall spring out of the earth.
And yet the power of the Spirit does this, as it is written, truth shall spring out of the earth.
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And againe great and precious promises are made to us, that we should be partakers of the divine nature;
And again great and precious promises Are made to us, that we should be partakers of the divine nature;
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And againe, he hath predestinated us that we should be conformable to the Image of his son.
And again, he hath predestinated us that we should be conformable to the Image of his son.
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That is, as in other things, so also in all his vertues.
That is, as in other things, so also in all his Virtues.
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So that the power of the Spirit implants grace in our nature, and each grace is so much of the power of the Spirit in our flesh, as was said before.
So that the power of the Spirit implants grace in our nature, and each grace is so much of the power of the Spirit in our Flesh, as was said before.
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Wherefore we must needs learne to know, whose power, the power of grace is.
Wherefore we must needs Learn to know, whose power, the power of grace is.
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For though grace be a power in our flesh, it is not the power of our flesh:
For though grace be a power in our Flesh, it is not the power of our Flesh:
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for Paul saith, in me, that is in my flesh, dwells no good thing, but and if any good be in my flesh, it dwells not in my flesh,
for Paul Says, in me, that is in my Flesh, dwells no good thing, but and if any good be in my Flesh, it dwells not in my Flesh,
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but in Gods spirit which dwells in me.
but in God's Spirit which dwells in me.
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As light as in the ayre, but dwells in the Sun, so when men are regenerate good is in the flesh, but dwells in the spirit.
As Light as in the air, but dwells in the Sun, so when men Are regenerate good is in the Flesh, but dwells in the Spirit.
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For grace in the soule is nothing but so much of the power of the spirit immediately dwelling and working in us;
For grace in the soul is nothing but so much of the power of the Spirit immediately Dwelling and working in us;
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and when the spirit is gone, all grace goes along with him as all light with the Sun;
and when the Spirit is gone, all grace Goes along with him as all Light with the Sun;
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but it dwells in him, and inseparable from him.
but it dwells in him, and inseparable from him.
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3. All Christians stand in need of the power of the spirit, to inable them to mortifie and destroy sin.
3. All Christians stand in need of the power of the Spirit, to inable them to mortify and destroy since.
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There is no power in our flesh against sin, but all the power of our flesh is for it:
There is no power in our Flesh against since, but all the power of our Flesh is for it:
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and therefore it must be another power, then the power of our flesh, that must destroy sin,
and Therefore it must be Another power, then the power of our Flesh, that must destroy since,
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and that can be no other then the power of Gods spirit.
and that can be no other then the power of God's Spirit.
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And the power of the spirit destroyes the whole body of sin, and each particular strong corruption.
And the power of the Spirit Destroys the Whole body of since, and each particular strong corruption.
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1. The whose body of sin, in all the parts and members and branches of it;
1. The whose body of since, in all the parts and members and branches of it;
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each severall influence and operation of the spirit being a severall destruction of some sin or other.
each several influence and operation of the Spirit being a several destruction of Some since or other.
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For as the spirit that is in us lusts after envy, or pride, or vainglory, or covetuousnesse, or uncleannesse or the like;
For as the Spirit that is in us Lustiest After envy, or pride, or vainglory, or Covetousness, or uncleanness or the like;
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so the Spirit we have of God according to its mighty power, destroyes all those sinfull workes of our corrupt Spirit,
so the Spirit we have of God according to its mighty power, Destroys all those sinful works of our corrupt Spirit,
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and mortifies all the deeds of our flesh, according to that of Paul, if yee mortify the deeds of the flesh by the Spirit, ye shall live:
and Mortifies all the Deeds of our Flesh, according to that of Paul, if ye mortify the Deeds of the Flesh by the Spirit, you shall live:
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The flesh will never mortify its own deeds, but the spirit must mortify the deeds of the flesh,
The Flesh will never mortify its own Deeds, but the Spirit must mortify the Deeds of the Flesh,
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and this will mortify them according to the whole Latitude of them.
and this will mortify them according to the Whole Latitude of them.
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2. Againe as the power of the spirit subdues the whole body of sin, so also it overpowers each particular strong corruption,
2. Again as the power of the Spirit subdues the Whole body of since, so also it overpowers each particular strong corruption,
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and keeps a Christian straight and upright in the wayes of God.
and keeps a Christian straight and upright in the ways of God.
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Every man hath some one corruption, to which by nature he is more inclined then to another,
Every man hath Some one corruption, to which by nature he is more inclined then to Another,
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and this is the by as of a man, but the strength of the Spirit, will overpower this.
and this is the by as of a man, but the strength of the Spirit, will overpower this.
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A boule if it be throwen with strength knowes not its byas, but is carried on strait as if it had no by as at all.
A boul if it be thrown with strength knows not its bias, but is carried on strait as if it had not by as At all.
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So the Godly have still some flesh in them which is their byas, and carries them from God to themselves and the World,
So the Godly have still Some Flesh in them which is their bias, and carries them from God to themselves and the World,
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but the strength of the spirit takes away this byas, and makes us take strength steep to God.
but the strength of the Spirit Takes away this bias, and makes us take strength steep to God.
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4. All Christians stand in need of the power of the Spirit to inable them to performe duties;
4. All Christians stand in need of the power of the Spirit to inable them to perform duties;
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to performe them aright that is spiritually. For spirituall duties may be performed for the outward worke carnally;
to perform them aright that is spiritually. For spiritual duties may be performed for the outward work carnally;
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and in such duties there is no strength but weaknesse, because there is none of the Spirit of them.
and in such duties there is no strength but weakness, Because there is none of the Spirit of them.
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For there is no power in any duty, except there be something of the spirit in the duty.
For there is no power in any duty, except there be something of the Spirit in the duty.
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There is no more power in praying, nor in preaching nor in hearing, nor in meditation,
There is no more power in praying, nor in preaching nor in hearing, nor in meditation,
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nor in reading, nor in resisting evil, nor in doing good, nor in any duty of sanctification,
nor in reading, nor in resisting evil, nor in doing good, nor in any duty of sanctification,
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or of mortifycation, then there is of the Spirit in them.
or of mortification, then there is of the Spirit in them.
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And according to the measure of the spirit in each duty, is the measure of power in the duty.
And according to the measure of the Spirit in each duty, is the measure of power in the duty.
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If there be none of the Spirit in a mans duties, there is no power at all in them,
If there be none of the Spirit in a men duties, there is no power At all in them,
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but onely weaknesse and deadnesse and coldnesse and unprofitablenesse. If a little of the spirit, there is a little power;
but only weakness and deadness and coldness and unprofitableness. If a little of the Spirit, there is a little power;
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if aboundance of the Spirit, there is great power, and that duty that is most spirituall, is the most powerfull.
if abundance of the Spirit, there is great power, and that duty that is most spiritual, is the most powerful.
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And therefore saith Paul, I will pray with the Spirit, and I will sing with the spirit, and all the worship of the faithfull is in the spirit. Phillip. 3.3. We are the Circumcision which worship God in the Spirit, and have no confidence in the flesh.
And Therefore Says Paul, I will pray with the Spirit, and I will sing with the Spirit, and all the worship of the faithful is in the Spirit. Philip. 3.3. We Are the Circumcision which worship God in the Spirit, and have no confidence in the Flesh.
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So that there is no more power in any duty then there is of the Spirit in it,
So that there is no more power in any duty then there is of the Spirit in it,
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and there is no more acceptance of any duty with God, then there is of power in it.
and there is no more acceptance of any duty with God, then there is of power in it.
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Fiftly, all Christians stand in need of the Power of the Spirit, to inable them to the use of the Word,
Fifty, all Christians stand in need of the Power of the Spirit, to inable them to the use of the Word,
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and that both in private, and in publique, as occasion serves. 1. In private; for no man can say, that Jesus is the Christ but by the Holy-Ghost.
and that both in private, and in public, as occasion serves. 1. In private; for no man can say, that jesus is the christ but by the Holy ghost.
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No man can speak of Christ spiritually, but by the Spirit;
No man can speak of christ spiritually, but by the Spirit;
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and without this spirit, which searches the deep things of God, and reveals them to us, Christians are unable to give the Sense of the Word of God in their families,
and without this Spirit, which Searches the deep things of God, and reveals them to us, Christians Are unable to give the Sense of the Word of God in their families,
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and among their friends, and acquaintance; and are also ashamed to do it. Whereas the Spirit of God gives both ability, and boldnesse:
and among their Friends, and acquaintance; and Are also ashamed to do it. Whereas the Spirit of God gives both ability, and boldness:
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as Aquila and Priscilla his wife, did not only speak the word in their family,
as Aquila and Priscilla his wife, did not only speak the word in their family,
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but also took Apollos a Minister, home, when they perceived him somewhat ignorant in the mistery of Christ, and instructed him in the way of God more perfectly.
but also took Apollos a Minister, home, when they perceived him somewhat ignorant in the mystery of christ, and instructed him in the Way of God more perfectly.
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2. They have need of the power of the spirit to inable them to speak the word of God in publike, as every Christian may do, if he come where people are ignorant of Gods Word and there be no Minister to do it.
2. They have need of the power of the Spirit to inable them to speak the word of God in public, as every Christian may do, if he come where people Are ignorant of God's Word and there be no Minister to do it.
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This I say in such a case he may do by vertue of his anointing with the spirit;
This I say in such a case he may do by virtue of his anointing with the Spirit;
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And for this you may see the practise of Stephen and Philip; who were but Deacons,
And for this you may see the practice of Stephen and Philip; who were but Deacons,
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and not Elders or Ministers, and yet published the Word, where the people were ignorant;
and not Elders or Ministers, and yet published the Word, where the people were ignorant;
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yea you may see Act. 8. how all the Disciples except the Apostles, were by reason of a great persecution scattered throughout the regions of Iudea, and Samaria, and they that were so scattered, went every where preaching the Word because the people among which they were, were ignorant,
yea you may see Act. 8. how all the Disciples except the Apostles, were by reason of a great persecution scattered throughout the regions of Iudea, and Samaria, and they that were so scattered, went every where preaching the Word Because the people among which they were, were ignorant,
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and there was no body else to do it.
and there was no body Else to do it.
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And God having made known Christ unto them, they could not, but declare him unto others, the love both of Christ,
And God having made known christ unto them, they could not, but declare him unto Others, the love both of christ,
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and of their brethren constraining them. But this is in case of necessity, and where other faithfull Christians are absent:
and of their brothers constraining them. But this is in case of necessity, and where other faithful Christians Are absent:
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otherwise when Christians are present, no man can take that to himselfe without the consent of all, which belongs to all.
otherwise when Christians Are present, no man can take that to himself without the consent of all, which belongs to all.
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Sixtly, all Christians stand in need of this power of the spirit, to inable them to confesse the word,
Sixty, all Christians stand in need of this power of the Spirit, to inable them to confess the word,
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before Kings, and Rulers, and Magistrates, when they are called thereunto. Whereas without this power they would tremble, and bite in the truth.
before Kings, and Rulers, and Magistrates, when they Are called thereunto. Whereas without this power they would tremble, and bite in the truth.
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In the 10. Chap. of Mat. Christ tels his Disciples that they should be brought before Governours and Kings, for his names sake.
In the 10. Chap. of Mathew christ tells his Disciples that they should be brought before Governors and Kings, for his names sake.
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But saith he, vers. 19. when they shall deliver you up, take no thought, how,
But Says he, vers. 19. when they shall deliver you up, take no Thought, how,
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or what ye shall speak, for it shall be given you in that same hour, what ye shall speak.
or what you shall speak, for it shall be given you in that same hour, what you shall speak.
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For it is not ye that speak, but the Spirit of your Father that speaketh in you.
For it is not you that speak, but the Spirit of your Father that speaks in you.
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Here Christ tels his Disciples that they should be brought before great men, yea before the greatest in the world, to give testimony to his truth.
Here christ tells his Disciples that they should be brought before great men, yea before the greatest in the world, to give testimony to his truth.
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And surely, it is a very hard thing, for a man not to be daunted then,
And surely, it is a very hard thing, for a man not to be daunted then,
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but to be vnmoveable, before all worldly power and glory, and all the terrible frounes and threats of mighty men.
but to be Unmovable, before all worldly power and glory, and all the terrible frounes and Treats of mighty men.
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Now saith Christ at such a time, when you are to speak before the armed power of the world, be not troubled beforehand, how, or what to say.
Now Says christ At such a time, when you Are to speak before the armed power of the world, be not troubled beforehand, how, or what to say.
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For if you have Christ and his Spirit in your hearts, you cannot want words in your mouthes.
For if you have christ and his Spirit in your hearts, you cannot want words in your mouths.
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And the truth which you professe is most glorious, when it is most naked, and destitute of the garnishings of humane eloquence, and wisdome.
And the truth which you profess is most glorious, when it is most naked, and destitute of the garnishings of humane eloquence, and Wisdom.
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And therefore be not fearfull before hand, no nor yet carefull, touching what you shall say;
And Therefore be not fearful before hand, no nor yet careful, touching what you shall say;
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for it shall be given to you in that same hour, in that same moment; you shall have most present help.
for it shall be given to you in that same hour, in that same moment; you shall have most present help.
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How so? for it is not ye that speak, but the Spirit of your Father that dwels in you.
How so? for it is not you that speak, but the Spirit of your Father that dwells in you.
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The spirit of truth that dwels in you, shall inable you to speak the words of truth,
The Spirit of truth that dwells in you, shall inable you to speak the words of truth,
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when you are called to it.
when you Are called to it.
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And though you, it may be, are plain and mean men, and your lips would tremble,
And though you, it may be, Are plain and mean men, and your lips would tremble,
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and be quite closed up, before such an Assembly of power, and Majesty, yet Gods spirit shall give you a mouth to speak even then.
and be quite closed up, before such an Assembly of power, and Majesty, yet God's Spirit shall give you a Mouth to speak even then.
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And because if you were only supplied with a mouth to speak at such a time, you would be ready to speak rashly,
And Because if you were only supplied with a Mouth to speak At such a time, you would be ready to speak rashly,
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and foolishly, to the great prejudice, and disadvantage of the truth, therefore he will give you not only a mouth, but wisdom too;
and foolishly, to the great prejudice, and disadvantage of the truth, Therefore he will give you not only a Mouth, but Wisdom too;
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and he himself, will mannage his own cause with your mouthes.
and he himself, will manage his own cause with your mouths.
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And you shall so speake as all your adversaries shall not be able to tesist the truth that you speake,
And you shall so speak as all your Adversaries shall not be able to tesist the truth that you speak,
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but shal be so convinced in their consciences, that their tongues shall not know what to say.
but shall be so convinced in their Consciences, that their tongues shall not know what to say.
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You shall have a mouth and wisdome, and they shall want both.
You shall have a Mouth and Wisdom, and they shall want both.
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And thus have many poore meane simple Christians, when brought before Rulers and Magistrates, beene able to carry out the truth in that strength, that all their adversaries have beene put to silence and shame,
And thus have many poor mean simple Christians, when brought before Rulers and Magistrates, been able to carry out the truth in that strength, that all their Adversaries have been put to silence and shame,
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as you may see in a multitude of examples in the Booke of Martyrs. And all this they did by the power of the Spirit comming upon them.
as you may see in a multitude of Examples in the Book of Martyrs. And all this they did by the power of the Spirit coming upon them.
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Seventhly, and lastly, all Christians stand in need of the power of the Spirit, to overcome afflictions and persecutions, from which it is impossible they should be free in this world, they being contrary to the world,
Seventhly, and lastly, all Christians stand in need of the power of the Spirit, to overcome afflictions and persecutions, from which it is impossible they should be free in this world, they being contrary to the world,
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and the whole world to them.
and the Whole world to them.
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A naturall man, who hath no strength in himselfe but his owne strength, faints and failes under affliction and persecution:
A natural man, who hath no strength in himself but his own strength, faints and fails under affliction and persecution:
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but the faithfull have in them strength above naturall strength, strength above the strength of men,
but the faithful have in them strength above natural strength, strength above the strength of men,
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even the strength of the Spirit comming on them, and so they indure and overcome.
even the strength of the Spirit coming on them, and so they endure and overcome.
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Our spirits are weake spirits, and are conquered by every evill, but when they are strengthned by the power of Gods Spirit, they are over all evils more then Conquerors.
Our spirits Are weak spirits, and Are conquered by every evil, but when they Are strengthened by the power of God's Spirit, they Are over all evils more then Conquerors.
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And this is one thing observable betweene naturall and spirituall strength in the overcomming of evill.
And this is one thing observable between natural and spiritual strength in the overcoming of evil.
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Naturall strength seekes alwayes to throw off the evill, and so it prevailes:
Natural strength seeks always to throw off the evil, and so it prevails:
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but spirituall strength never seekes the removing of the evill, but let the evill be what it will, it stands to it, and overcomes it.
but spiritual strength never seeks the removing of the evil, but let the evil be what it will, it Stands to it, and overcomes it.
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For the strength of the Spirit is easily able to overcome all evils that can happen to flesh and bloud,
For the strength of the Spirit is Easily able to overcome all evils that can happen to Flesh and blood,
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whether they arise from earth or hell.
whither they arise from earth or hell.
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And thus those blessed Martyrs mentioned Hebr. 11. and thousands and ten thousands of their consorts,
And thus those blessed Martyrs mentioned Hebrew 11. and thousands and ten thousands of their consorts,
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since, have overcome cruell mockings & scourgings, and bonds, ane imprisonment, and stoning, and sawing in sunder,
since, have overcome cruel mockings & scourgings, and bonds, ane imprisonment, and stoning, and sawing in sunder,
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and slaying with the sword, and all the woes of poverty and want, and banishment,
and slaying with the sword, and all the woes of poverty and want, and banishment,
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and of living in wildernesses and caves, and dens of the earth, these and all other evils they have mightily overcome by this only power of the Spirit comming upon them.
and of living in Wildernesses and caves, and dens of the earth, these and all other evils they have mightily overcome by this only power of the Spirit coming upon them.
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Thus we stand in need of the power of the Spirit to overcome affliction and persecution,
Thus we stand in need of the power of the Spirit to overcome affliction and persecution,
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and how much power we have in affliction and persecution, to indure them and overcome them, just so much of the power of the Spirit we have and no more.
and how much power we have in affliction and persecution, to endure them and overcome them, just so much of the power of the Spirit we have and no more.
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And thus also have I declared unto you what necessity all Christians have of the power of the Spirit comming on them as well as Ministers.
And thus also have I declared unto you what necessity all Christians have of the power of the Spirit coming on them as well as Ministers.
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And this was to strengthen the use of exhortation. The second Use, is for information and instruction, after this manner.
And this was to strengthen the use of exhortation. The second Use, is for information and instruction, After this manner.
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If the receiving of the Spirit be the receiving of power, then it clearly informes us, that the way to partake of this power, is to obtaine this Spirit:
If the receiving of the Spirit be the receiving of power, then it clearly informs us, that the Way to partake of this power, is to obtain this Spirit:
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and the way to increase this power, is to increase this Spirit. I shall endeavour to speake to both these things, and so shall conclude.
and the Way to increase this power, is to increase this Spirit. I shall endeavour to speak to both these things, and so shall conclude.
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1. The way to obtaine this power is to obtain the Spirit.
1. The Way to obtain this power is to obtain the Spirit.
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And that we may obtaine the Spirit, we must first prepare our selves to receive the Spirit.
And that we may obtain the Spirit, we must First prepare our selves to receive the Spirit.
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Now this preparation doth not stand (as Papists teach, and many ignorant persons among our selves thinke) in sweeping the soule from sin,
Now this preparation does not stand (as Papists teach, and many ignorant Persons among our selves think) in sweeping the soul from since,
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and then strewing it with graces, that so we may be fit to receive the Spirit.
and then strewing it with graces, that so we may be fit to receive the Spirit.
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For first, the sweeping of the soule from sin is not a worke of our owne before the comming of the Spirit,
For First, the sweeping of the soul from since is not a work of our own before the coming of the Spirit,
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but a worke of the Spirit it selfe after it is come.
but a work of the Spirit it self After it is come.
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For no flesh can cleare the soule of one sin, it is the Spirit must doe that.
For no Flesh can clear the soul of one since, it is the Spirit must do that.
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And secondly, for the strewing of the soule with grace, neither is this a worke of our owne,
And secondly, for the strewing of the soul with grace, neither is this a work of our own,
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but a worke of the Spirit it selfe after it is come.
but a work of the Spirit it self After it is come.
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For the Spirit it selfe brings all grace with it, and before the comming of the Spirit, there is no grace at all.
For the Spirit it self brings all grace with it, and before the coming of the Spirit, there is no grace At all.
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So that we cannot by any acts of our owne prepare our selves to receive the Spirit;
So that we cannot by any acts of our own prepare our selves to receive the Spirit;
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but only by the Spirit we prepare our selves to receive the Spirit. For it is not any worke of our owne upon our selves,
but only by the Spirit we prepare our selves to receive the Spirit. For it is not any work of our own upon our selves,
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but the immediate worke of the Holy Ghost upon us, that can make us fit to receive himselfe.
but the immediate work of the Holy Ghost upon us, that can make us fit to receive himself.
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It lyes wholly in his owne power and goodnesse, first to prepare in us a place for himselfe,
It lies wholly in his own power and Goodness, First to prepare in us a place for himself,
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and then after to receive and entertaine himselfe in that place he hath so prepared.
and then After to receive and entertain himself in that place he hath so prepared.
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Now the workes of the Spirit, whereby he first prepares us for himselfe, and then entertaines himselfe in us, are these two especially. 1. He empties us;
Now the works of the Spirit, whereby he First prepares us for himself, and then entertains himself in us, Are these two especially. 1. He empties us;
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and 2. he fills us with himselfe, whom he hath made empty. 1. He emptyes us.
and 2. he fills us with himself, whom he hath made empty. 1. He empties us.
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And this emptying is the first and chief worke of the Spirit upon the Elect, whereby he prepares them to receive himselfe.
And this emptying is the First and chief work of the Spirit upon the Elect, whereby he prepares them to receive himself.
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For the more empty a man is of other things, the more capable he is of the Spirit.
For the more empty a man is of other things, the more capable he is of the Spirit.
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If you would fill a vessell with any other liquor then it holds, you must first empty it of all that is in it before;
If you would fill a vessel with any other liquour then it holds, you must First empty it of all that is in it before;
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if you would fill it with Wine, you must empty it of Beere or Water, if any such liquor be in it.
if you would fill it with Wine, you must empty it of Beer or Water, if any such liquour be in it.
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For two materiall things cannot possibly subsist in the same place, at the same time, the substances of each being safe and sound.
For two material things cannot possibly subsist in the same place, At the same time, the substances of each being safe and found.
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And so if the Holy Ghost who is God, must come into us, all mortall and unstable creatures, together with sin and our selves,
And so if the Holy Ghost who is God, must come into us, all Mortal and unstable creatures, together with since and our selves,
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and what ever else is in us, must goe forth.
and what ever Else is in us, must go forth.
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Humane reason, and humane wisedome, and righteousnesse, and power, and knowledge, cannot receive the Holy Ghost,
Humane reason, and humane Wisdom, and righteousness, and power, and knowledge, cannot receive the Holy Ghost,
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but we must be emptied of these if ever we would receive him.
but we must be emptied of these if ever we would receive him.
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We must thus suffer our selves to be prepared by the Spirit, to receive the Spirit,
We must thus suffer our selves to be prepared by the Spirit, to receive the Spirit,
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but with this caution, That when the Spirit of God hath wrought this in us, we doe not attribute it to our selves as our owne worke,
but with this caution, That when the Spirit of God hath wrought this in us, we do not attribute it to our selves as our own work,
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nor thinke any thing of our selves, but descend into our owne meere nothing.
nor think any thing of our selves, but descend into our own mere nothing.
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Otherwise we shall be a hindraance to the Spirit, that he cannot worke in us after a more excellent manner.
Otherwise we shall be a hindraance to the Spirit, that he cannot work in us After a more excellent manner.
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And when a man is thus empty of himselfe and of other things, then he becomes poore in spirit,
And when a man is thus empty of himself and of other things, then he becomes poor in Spirit,
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and such the Spirit alwayes fils, and descends into with a wonderfull and unresistable power,
and such the Spirit always fills, and descends into with a wonderful and unresistable power,
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and fils the outer and inner man, and all the superior and inferior faculties of the soule, with himselfe and all the things of God.
and fills the outer and inner man, and all the superior and inferior faculties of the soul, with himself and all the things of God.
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And this is the second work of the Spirit to fill those whom he hath emptied.
And this is the second work of the Spirit to fill those whom he hath emptied.
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Now the usuall and ordinary means through which the Spirit doth this are these three. 1. The hearing of the Word preached.
Now the usual and ordinary means through which the Spirit does this Are these three. 1. The hearing of the Word preached.
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But here we must distinguish of the Word.
But Here we must distinguish of the Word.
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For the Law is the word of God, but St. Paul saith that by that word the Spirit is not given, but by the Word of the Gospel.
For the Law is the word of God, but Saint Paul Says that by that word the Spirit is not given, but by the Word of the Gospel.
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And therefore how beautifull are the feet of them that bring the Gospel of peace? for nothing is so sweet and precious as the word of the Gospel, which brings with it the Holy Ghost.
And Therefore how beautiful Are the feet of them that bring the Gospel of peace? for nothing is so sweet and precious as the word of the Gospel, which brings with it the Holy Ghost.
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This you may see Act. 10.44. where it is said, that whilest Peter yet spake, the Holy Ghost fell on all them that heard the Word.
This you may see Act. 10.44. where it is said, that whilst Peter yet spoke, the Holy Ghost fell on all them that herd the Word.
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And therefore also the Gospel is called the ministration of the Spirit; because as it proceeds from the Spirit,
And Therefore also the Gospel is called the ministration of the Spirit; Because as it proceeds from the Spirit,
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and the Holy Ghost gives utterance, so it also conveyes the Spirit to the faithfull.
and the Holy Ghost gives utterance, so it also conveys the Spirit to the faithful.
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Now the gift of tongues and miracles, and other such like gifts are ceased in the Church,
Now the gift of tongues and Miracles, and other such like Gifts Are ceased in the Church,
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but the gift of the Spirit is not ceased, and this the Lord still joynes with the outward Ministrie of the Gospel, that he may keepe up in our hearts the due respect of this ordinance,
but the gift of the Spirit is not ceased, and this the Lord still joins with the outward Ministry of the Gospel, that he may keep up in our hearts the due respect of this Ordinance,
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and may preserve us from the wayes of those men who seeke for the Spirit without the Word.
and may preserve us from the ways of those men who seek for the Spirit without the Word.
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2. Meanes, is faith in the word heard.
2. Means, is faith in the word herd.
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For it is not every one that heares the word, that receives the Spirit, but onely they that heare with the hearing of faith.
For it is not every one that hears the word, that receives the Spirit, but only they that hear with the hearing of faith.
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For if thou heare the word of the Gospel a thousand times, and wantest faith, thou shalt never receive the Spirit,
For if thou hear the word of the Gospel a thousand times, and Wantest faith, thou shalt never receive the Spirit,
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for unbeleefe shuts up the heart against the Spirit, and ever opposes and resists the Spirit, and never receives it.
for unbelief shuts up the heart against the Spirit, and ever opposes and resists the Spirit, and never receives it.
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But faith opens the heart to receive the Spirit.
But faith Opens the heart to receive the Spirit.
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By faith we lay hold on Christ in the word, and through our union with Christ we obtaine the Spirit.
By faith we lay hold on christ in the word, and through our Union with christ we obtain the Spirit.
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For we have not the Spirit immediately in it selfe, but in the flesh of Christ.
For we have not the Spirit immediately in it self, but in the Flesh of christ.
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And when we by faith are made the flesh of Christ, then wee partake of that Spirit that dwels in the flesh of Christ.
And when we by faith Are made the Flesh of christ, then we partake of that Spirit that dwells in the Flesh of christ.
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Now through these two things the Word and Faith, the Spirit communicates to us a new birth, it begets us unto God and so we partaking of the nature of God, partake also of the Spirit of God.
Now through these two things the Word and Faith, the Spirit communicates to us a new birth, it begets us unto God and so we partaking of the nature of God, partake also of the Spirit of God.
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They that are borne of men, have nothing in them but the spirit of men, but they that are borne of God have the Spirit of God.
They that Are born of men, have nothing in them but the Spirit of men, but they that Are born of God have the Spirit of God.
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That which is borne of the flesh is flesh, and hath no spirit in it; but that which is borne of the Spirit is spirit, and hath spirit in it.
That which is born of the Flesh is Flesh, and hath no Spirit in it; but that which is born of the Spirit is Spirit, and hath Spirit in it.
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So that there is no means to partake of the Spirit of God, but by being borne of God:
So that there is no means to partake of the Spirit of God, but by being born of God:
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and the meanes by which we are borne of God, are the Word and Faith. 3. Meanes is Prayer.
and the means by which we Are born of God, Are the Word and Faith. 3. Means is Prayer.
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For Christ hath said, the Spirit is given to them that aske.
For christ hath said, the Spirit is given to them that ask.
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And the Disciples when they were to receive the promise of the Spirit, continued with one accord in prayer and su•plication. Act. 1.14.
And the Disciples when they were to receive the promise of the Spirit, continued with one accord in prayer and su•plication. Act. 1.14.
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For God who hath promised to give us his Spirit, hath commanded us to aske it:
For God who hath promised to give us his Spirit, hath commanded us to ask it:
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and when God hath a minde to give us the Spirit, hee puts us in minde to ask it:
and when God hath a mind to give us the Spirit, he puts us in mind to ask it:
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yea God gives us the Spirit, that by it wee may ask the Spirit, seeing no man can aske the Spirit but by the Spirit.
yea God gives us the Spirit, that by it we may ask the Spirit, seeing no man can ask the Spirit but by the Spirit.
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Now in asking the Spirit there is no difference whether we aske it of the Father or of the Son, seeing the Spirit proceeds from both,
Now in asking the Spirit there is no difference whither we ask it of the Father or of the Son, seeing the Spirit proceeds from both,
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and is the Spirit of both. And therefore Christ promiseth the sending of the Spirit from both.
and is the Spirit of both. And Therefore christ promises the sending of the Spirit from both.
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From the Father, Joh. 14. The Spirit which the Father will send in my name.
From the Father, John 14. The Spirit which the Father will send in my name.
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From himselfe, Joh. 16. Except I goe the Comforter will not come, but if I goe I will send him to you.
From himself, John 16. Except I go the Comforter will not come, but if I go I will send him to you.
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So that both the Father and the Son give the Spirit, and it is no matter whether we aske him either of the Father or of the Son,
So that both the Father and the Son give the Spirit, and it is no matter whither we ask him either of the Father or of the Son,
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so we aske him of the Father in the Son, or of the Son in the Father.
so we ask him of the Father in the Son, or of the Son in the Father.
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And thus you see the way to obtaine this power is to obtaine the Spirit, and also by what meanes this is done.
And thus you see the Way to obtain this power is to obtain the Spirit, and also by what means this is done.
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2. The way to increase this power is to increase the Spirit.
2. The Way to increase this power is to increase the Spirit.
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And therefore it is as needfull for us to know the meanes to increase the Spirit, as to receive it.
And Therefore it is as needful for us to know the means to increase the Spirit, as to receive it.
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And they among others are these: 1. To continue in the use of the Word.
And they among Others Are these: 1. To continue in the use of the Word.
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As the Spirit is first given by the word, so by the same word it is increased;
As the Spirit is First given by the word, so by the same word it is increased;
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and the more any Christian is in the use of the word, the stronger and more vigorous and mighty is the Spirit in him:
and the more any Christian is in the use of the word, the Stronger and more vigorous and mighty is the Spirit in him:
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but the neglect of the word is the quenching of the Spirit.
but the neglect of the word is the quenching of the Spirit.
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Let a Christian that is strong in the spirit neglect the word a while, and he will soone become weake,
Let a Christian that is strong in the Spirit neglect the word a while, and he will soon become weak,
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and as a man without strength.
and as a man without strength.
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For the Spirit is not bestowed on us but through the word, neither doth it dwell in us but by the word,
For the Spirit is not bestowed on us but through the word, neither does it dwell in us but by the word,
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and the more the word dwels in our hearts by faith, the more the spirit dwells in our hearts by the word.
and the more the word dwells in our hearts by faith, the more the Spirit dwells in our hearts by the word.
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And according to the measure of the word in us is the measure of the Spirit. 2. To increase faith.
And according to the measure of the word in us is the measure of the Spirit. 2. To increase faith.
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For the more we beleeve, the more we receive of Christ;
For the more we believe, the more we receive of christ;
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and the more we receive of Christ, the more we receive of the spirit in Christ.
and the more we receive of christ, the more we receive of the Spirit in christ.
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For faith doth not apprehend bare Christ, but Christ with his Spirit, because these are inseparable.
For faith does not apprehend bore christ, but christ with his Spirit, Because these Are inseparable.
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Now alwayes according to the measure of Christ in us, is the measure of the spirit,
Now always according to the measure of christ in us, is the measure of the Spirit,
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and according to the measure of faith is the measure of Christ in us. 3. To be much in prayer.
and according to the measure of faith is the measure of christ in us. 3. To be much in prayer.
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For the prayer of the spirit increases the spirit.
For the prayer of the Spirit increases the Spirit.
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The more we have the spirit, the more we pray, and the more we pray, the more we receive the spirit.
The more we have the Spirit, the more we pray, and the more we pray, the more we receive the Spirit.
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So that when we have the spirit in truth, we shall have daily a greater and greater increase of it, till we be filled with the spirit.
So that when we have the Spirit in truth, we shall have daily a greater and greater increase of it, till we be filled with the Spirit.
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For the spirit comes from Christ, in whom is the fulnesse of the spirit, and carries us backe againe to Christ, that we may receive still more of the spirit.
For the Spirit comes from christ, in whom is the fullness of the Spirit, and carries us back again to christ, that we may receive still more of the Spirit.
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And so by the spirit that is in our hearts, we lay hold on the spirit that is in Christ,
And so by the Spirit that is in our hearts, we lay hold on the Spirit that is in christ,
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and receive more and more of it. 4. To turne our selves daily from the creature to God.
and receive more and more of it. 4. To turn our selves daily from the creature to God.
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For the more we inlarge our hearts towards the creature, the lesse capable are we of the Spirit of God.
For the more we enlarge our hearts towards the creature, the less capable Are we of the Spirit of God.
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For to live much upon the creature, is to live much according to the flesh, and this quenches and straitens the spirit in us.
For to live much upon the creature, is to live much according to the Flesh, and this quenches and straitens the Spirit in us.
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And therefore we must live abstractedly from the creatures, and so use them as if we did not use them,
And Therefore we must live abstractedly from the creatures, and so use them as if we did not use them,
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and so minde them as if we did not minde them, and abandon the contents and satisfactions of flesh and blood,
and so mind them as if we did not mind them, and abandon the contents and satisfactions of Flesh and blood,
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and weane our selves from all things but the necessities of nature.
and wean our selves from all things but the necessities of nature.
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And the more free and loose we are from the creature, the more capable are we of Gods spirit and the operations of it.
And the more free and lose we Are from the creature, the more capable Are we of God's Spirit and the operations of it.
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He that lives at greatest distance from the world, and hath least communion with the things of it, hath alwaies the greatest proportion of Gods spirit.
He that lives At greatest distance from the world, and hath least communion with the things of it, hath always the greatest proportion of God's Spirit.
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For as the Apostle saith, If any man love the world, the love of the Father (that is, the Holy Ghost) is not in him: so if any love the Father, the love of the world is not in him:
For as the Apostle Says, If any man love the world, the love of the Father (that is, the Holy Ghost) is not in him: so if any love the Father, the love of the world is not in him:
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now the more any one loves the Father, the lesse he loves the world, and the lesse he loves the world, the more the spirit dwels in him.
now the more any one loves the Father, the less he loves the world, and the less he loves the world, the more the Spirit dwells in him.
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5. To cease daily from our owne workes. The more wee act our selves, the lesse doth the spirit act in us.
5. To cease daily from our own works. The more we act our selves, the less does the Spirit act in us.
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And therefore we must from day to day cease from our owne workes, from the operations of our owne mindes,
And Therefore we must from day to day cease from our own works, from the operations of our own minds,
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and understanding, and wils, and affections, and must not be the authors of our owne actions.
and understanding, and wills, and affections, and must not be the Authors of our own actions.
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For we being flesh our selves, what ever we do is fleshly, seeing the effect cannot be better then the cause.
For we being Flesh our selves, what ever we do is fleshly, seeing the Effect cannot be better then the cause.
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And if we mingle the workes of our flesh with the workes of Gods Spirit, he will cease from working in us.
And if we mingle the works of our Flesh with the works of God's Spirit, he will cease from working in us.
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But the lesse we act in our selves according to the principles of our corrupt nature, the more will the spirit act in us according to the principles of the divine nature.
But the less we act in our selves according to the principles of our corrupt nature, the more will the Spirit act in us according to the principles of the divine nature.
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But our owne workes are alwaies a mighty impediment to the operations of the spirit.
But our own works Are always a mighty impediment to the operations of the Spirit.
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6. To increase the spirit in us, we must give up our selves to the Spirit, that he only may worke in us, without the least opposition and resistance from us.
6. To increase the Spirit in us, we must give up our selves to the Spirit, that he only may work in us, without the least opposition and resistance from us.
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That as the soule acts all in the body, and the body doth nothing of it selfe,
That as the soul acts all in the body, and the body does nothing of it self,
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but is subject to the soule in all things, so the spirit may doe all in us,
but is Subject to the soul in all things, so the Spirit may do all in us,
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and we may doe nothing of our selves without the spirit, but be subject to the Spirit in all its operations.
and we may do nothing of our selves without the Spirit, but be Subject to the Spirit in all its operations.
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For the spirit of God cannot worke excellently in us, except it worke all in all in us.
For the Spirit of God cannot work excellently in us, except it work all in all in us.
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And in such a man in whom the Spirit hath full power, the spirit workes many wonderfull things, that he according to humane sense is ignorant of.
And in such a man in whom the Spirit hath full power, the Spirit works many wonderful things, that he according to humane sense is ignorant of.
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For as the soule doth secretly nourish, and cherish, and refresh the body, and disperses life and spirits through it,
For as the soul does secretly nourish, and cherish, and refresh the body, and disperses life and spirits through it,
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even when the body is asleepe, and neither feeles it nor knowes it:
even when the body is asleep, and neither feels it nor knows it:
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so the Holy Ghost dwelling in the soule, by a secret kinde of operation workes many things in it,
so the Holy Ghost Dwelling in the soul, by a secret kind of operation works many things in it,
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for the quickning and renewing it, whilest it oftentimes for the present is not so much as sensible of it.
for the quickening and renewing it, whilst it oftentimes for the present is not so much as sensible of it.
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7. The seventh meanes to increase the spirit, is to attribute the workes of the spirit to the spirit, and not to our selves.
7. The seventh means to increase the Spirit, is to attribute the works of the Spirit to the Spirit, and not to our selves.
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For if we attribute to the flesh the workes of the spirit, and take from the Spirit the glory of his owne workes, he will worke no longer in us.
For if we attribute to the Flesh the works of the Spirit, and take from the Spirit the glory of his own works, he will work no longer in us.
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Wherefore we must ascribe unto the spirit the whole glory of his owne workes, and acknowledge that wee our selves are nothing,
Wherefore we must ascribe unto the Spirit the Whole glory of his own works, and acknowledge that we our selves Are nothing,
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and can doe nothing, and that it is hee only that is all in all,
and can do nothing, and that it is he only that is all in all,
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and workes all in all, and we our selves among all the excellent workes of the Spirit, must so remaine,
and works all in all, and we our selves among all the excellent works of the Spirit, must so remain,
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as if we were and wrought nothing at all;
as if we were and wrought nothing At all;
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that so all all that is of flesh and blood may be laid low in us,
that so all all that is of Flesh and blood may be laid low in us,
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and the spirit alone may be exalted, first to doe all in us, and then to have all the glory, of all that is done.
and the Spirit alone may be exalted, First to do all in us, and then to have all the glory, of all that is done.
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And thus you see the meanes to increase the Spirit, and so consequently strength, as well as to get it.
And thus you see the means to increase the Spirit, and so consequently strength, as well as to get it.
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And by the daily use and improvement of these meanes, we may attaine to a great degree of spirituall strength, that we may walke and not be weary,
And by the daily use and improvement of these means, we may attain to a great degree of spiritual strength, that we may walk and not be weary,
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and may run and not faint, and may mount up as Eagles, yea and may walke as Angels among men,
and may run and not faint, and may mount up as Eagles, yea and may walk as Angels among men,
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and as the powers of heaven upon earth, to his praise and honour, who first communicates to us his owne strength,
and as the Powers of heaven upon earth, to his praise and honour, who First communicates to us his own strength,
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and then by that strength of his owne, works all our workes in us: And thus is he glorified in his Saints, and admired in all them that beleeve. FINIS.
and then by that strength of his own, works all our works in us: And thus is he glorified in his Saints, and admired in all them that believe. FINIS.
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