Gospel-revelation in three treatises, viz, 1 The nature of God. 2 The excellencies of Christ. And, 3 The Excellency of mans immortal soul. By Jeremiah Burroughs, late preacher of the gospel at Stepney, and Giles-Cripple-gate, London. Published by William Greenhill. William Bridge. Philip Nye. John Yates. Matthew Mead. William Adderly.
Publisher: printed for Nath Brook at the Angel in Cornhill and Thomas Parkhurst at the three Crowns over against the Great Conduit at the lower end of Cheapside
how great an evil then to bee without a God in the world? and who they were that did live without a God in the world, that knew him not, that had no interest in him, and the like;
how great an evil then to be without a God in the world? and who they were that did live without a God in the world, that knew him not, that had no Interest in him, and the like;
and then was promised, Therefore seeing there are so many poor wretched creatures, so many Families that live without a God in the world, that know nothing of him,
and then was promised, Therefore seeing there Are so many poor wretched creatures, so many Families that live without a God in the world, that know nothing of him,
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but hee rise• higher, and takes indeed the rise from thence to praise and bless God for what there is in himself, above that which doth appear in any creature.
but he rise• higher, and Takes indeed the rise from thence to praise and bless God for what there is in himself, above that which does appear in any creature.
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His Name, the Name of God is either taken for God himself, or for the manifestation of God; often in Scripture for God himself, as, The Name of the Lord is a strong Tower, the righteous run unto it, and are safe;
His Name, the Name of God is either taken for God himself, or for the manifestation of God; often in Scripture for God himself, as, The Name of the Lord is a strong Tower, the righteous run unto it, and Are safe;
and that wee are to understand by the Name of God here, God himself, as well as his Manifestations, appears in the words at the end of the verse, His glory is above the earth and heaven.
and that we Are to understand by the Name of God Here, God himself, as well as his Manifestations, appears in the words At the end of the verse, His glory is above the earth and heaven.
so that from the words thus opened, there are these two doctrinal Points one (I wil but only touch it) is raised from the connexion of the words with the former,
so that from the words thus opened, there Are these two doctrinal Points one (I will but only touch it) is raised from the connexion of the words with the former,
And further God in setting himself before the soul in way of Covenant, hee doth not onely tell those that hee takes into Covenant, that hee will do such and such things for them,
And further God in setting himself before the soul in Way of Covenant, he does not only tell those that he Takes into Covenant, that he will do such and such things for them,
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The Lord told Abraham that hee would bee his exceeding great reward, but that would not satisfie Abraham, What wilt thou give mee? having an eye to Christ,
The Lord told Abraham that he would be his exceeding great reward, but that would not satisfy Abraham, What wilt thou give me? having an eye to christ,
if God should say to one whose heart he hath inlarged with grace, I will give thee all the world to possess, thou shalt have all the glory, all the pomp, all the sweetness, all the comforts in the world;
if God should say to one whose heart he hath enlarged with grace, I will give thee all the world to possess, thou shalt have all the glory, all the pomp, all the sweetness, all the comforts in the world;
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though such a one sees its self unworthy of the least crum of bread, yet it cannot bee satisfied with all the world, what then will satisfie him? onely God himself,
though such a one sees its self unworthy of the least crumb of bred, yet it cannot be satisfied with all the world, what then will satisfy him? only God himself,
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And upon this, those that are in Covenant with him, though they do rejoyce to see God manifesting himself in all his Names, they bless God for the beholding so much as they do of him in his works;
And upon this, those that Are in Covenant with him, though they do rejoice to see God manifesting himself in all his Names, they bless God for the beholding so much as they do of him in his works;
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and so there may bee the fear of God for some works of God, when God doth manifest his power and dreadfulness in his works, in thundring or lightening,
and so there may be the Fear of God for Some works of God, when God does manifest his power and dreadfulness in his works, in thundering or lightning,
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For his Name is excellent, his glory is above the earth and heaven (but wee shall let this pass.) The main Point in the Text which wee are to pitch on is this,
For his Name is excellent, his glory is above the earth and heaven (but we shall let this pass.) The main Point in the Text which we Are to pitch on is this,
This is the work that now I have to do, to endeavour to present God in the excellency of his being to you, onely you must by way of caution know before wee do begin, That God dwells in that light that is unapproachable, 1 Tim. 6.16. That it is but little that wee do, or can know of God.
This is the work that now I have to do, to endeavour to present God in the excellency of his being to you, only you must by Way of caution know before we do begin, That God dwells in that Light that is unapproachable, 1 Tim. 6.16. That it is but little that we do, or can know of God.
And before wee begin to set forth the excellency of Gods being to you, you must know, that there is infinitely more than either the tongue of Man or Angel can express;
And before we begin to Set forth the excellency of God's being to you, you must know, that there is infinitely more than either the tongue of Man or Angel can express;
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especially it must needs bee difficult to unclean spirits, to spirits that have alwayes been groveling below in the dirt, to drousie spirits that think nothing to bee excellent,
especially it must needs be difficult to unclean spirits, to spirits that have always been groveling below in the dirt, to drowsy spirits that think nothing to be excellent,
Now might Moses say, Lord, is this a name that will distinguish thee from any thing else, to say I am? cannot any man say so, I am? but yet God gives this name of his,
Now might Moses say, Lord, is this a name that will distinguish thee from any thing Else, to say I am? cannot any man say so, I am? but yet God gives this name of his,
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For indeed Gods being it is that that is proper, and all other creatures in comparison of this God, have but a shadow of being, therefore in Prov. 8.21.
For indeed God's being it is that that is proper, and all other creatures in comparison of this God, have but a shadow of being, Therefore in Curae 8.21.
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and so by Grace being carried to God, wee come to inherit that which is, as if all the while wee inherited any thing in the world, wee did not inherit that which is. God himself properly is;
and so by Grace being carried to God, we come to inherit that which is, as if all the while we inherited any thing in the world, we did not inherit that which is. God himself properly is;
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therefore in Isa. 40.15, 17. Wee have a most excellent expression of the excellency of Gods being in comparison of all other things, All the Nations of the world they are as the drop of the bucket,
Therefore in Isaiah 40.15, 17. we have a most excellent expression of the excellency of God's being in comparison of all other things, All the nations of the world they Are as the drop of the bucket,
yea as if the Holy Ghost had said too much when hee compared the Nations of the world to God (as if hee should say) what, did I say they were as the drop of the bucket,
yea as if the Holy Ghost had said too much when he compared the nations of the world to God (as if he should say) what, did I say they were as the drop of the bucket,
In the second place, God, hee is a present being, I am, saith hee, that is, God injoyes himself, that infinite being of himself altogether, there is no succession at all in the being of God,
In the second place, God, he is a present being, I am, Says he, that is, God enjoys himself, that infinite being of himself altogether, there is no succession At all in the being of God,
I beseech you consider the difference between God and the creature in this, when (I say) hee is a present being, that is set forth in the words I am; I say the creature injoyes but very little of its own being;
I beseech you Consider the difference between God and the creature in this, when (I say) he is a present being, that is Set forth in the words I am; I say the creature enjoys but very little of its own being;
but his beeing is alwayes present, he alwayes saith, I am; therefore Christ speaking of his Divine Nature, in John 8.58. saith hee, Before Abraham was, I am;
but his being is always present, he always Says, I am; Therefore christ speaking of his Divine Nature, in John 8.58. Says he, Before Abraham was, I am;
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His excellency it is every where throughout the world, and that, first, Not virtually onely, God is not in every place onely virtually by his power, that is, hee works in every place,
His excellency it is every where throughout the world, and that, First, Not virtually only, God is not in every place only virtually by his power, that is, he works in every place,
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yea if God should make ten thousand worlds more, hee would fill all those as well as hee doth this, without any motion at all, hee would not move from one place to another to fill up ten thousand worlds (if there were so many new ones made) but in the same instant in which they were all made, that immense being of his would fill up all.
yea if God should make ten thousand world's more, he would fill all those as well as he does this, without any motion At all, he would not move from one place to Another to fill up ten thousand world's (if there were so many new ones made) but in the same instant in which they were all made, that immense being of his would fill up all.
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wee are poor creatures, that stand in need of a thousand things continually, the air to breathe in, the earth to bear us, fire to warm us, cloaths to cover us, meat and drink, a thousand things;
we Are poor creatures, that stand in need of a thousand things continually, the air to breathe in, the earth to bear us, fire to warm us, clothes to cover us, meat and drink, a thousand things;
wee stand in need of the meanest creature, and if God should take away the use of some mean contemptible creature, our lives would bee made miserable to us;
we stand in need of the Meanest creature, and if God should take away the use of Some mean contemptible creature, our lives would be made miserable to us;
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but that is the excellency of Gods being that hee hath need of nothing, hee hath all within himself, all the creatures in heaven and earth, cannot adde to him;
but that is the excellency of God's being that he hath need of nothing, he hath all within himself, all the creatures in heaven and earth, cannot add to him;
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therefore though the Lord hath made the heaven and earth, and all things therein, yet wee must not think that God is ever a whit the better for these things, or hath the more glory;
Therefore though the Lord hath made the heaven and earth, and all things therein, yet we must not think that God is ever a whit the better for these things, or hath the more glory;
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Wee say the Sun is a glorious creature, but doth that adde any light to the Sun? so for Saints and Angels to bee praising and blessing God, what doth that adde to God? And in this the Name of God is excellent.
we say the Sun is a glorious creature, but does that add any Light to the Sun? so for Saints and Angels to be praising and blessing God, what does that add to God? And in this the Name of God is excellent.
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5 But further, in the fifth place, His Name alone is excellent in this thing, that his excellency is universal, that is, all excellencies that are in all creatures in heaven and earth, they are all in him virtually,
5 But further, in the fifth place, His Name alone is excellent in this thing, that his excellency is universal, that is, all excellencies that Are in all creatures in heaven and earth, they Are all in him virtually,
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and eminently, hee hath them all in his own being, Psal. 94.9. Shall not hee that made the ear hear, hee that formed the eye shall not hee see? the argument there will confirm this to us, that whatsoever is in the creature that hath any excellency in it, that excellency is in God in an eminent way;
and eminently, he hath them all in his own being, Psalm 94.9. Shall not he that made the ear hear, he that formed the eye shall not he see? the argument there will confirm this to us, that whatsoever is in the creature that hath any excellency in it, that excellency is in God in an eminent Way;
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and so a third a third, every creature hath its particular excellency in it, but God is an universal good, all excellencies in all creatures are in God, all beauty, all comfort, all goodness, whatsoever hath any loveliness or desireableness in it, I say it is all in God,
and so a third a third, every creature hath its particular excellency in it, but God is an universal good, all excellencies in all creatures Are in God, all beauty, all Comfort, all Goodness, whatsoever hath any loveliness or desirableness in it, I say it is all in God,
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and indeed this one consideration of God, and the presenting of God to the soul in this manner, is a special work of Gods converting a soul to himself;
and indeed this one consideration of God, and the presenting of God to the soul in this manner, is a special work of God's converting a soul to himself;
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now as all effects are to be resolved into the causes, so all causes are to bee resolved into this excellent being, that is the first cause of all things;
now as all effects Are to be resolved into the Causes, so all Causes Are to be resolved into this excellent being, that is the First cause of all things;
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for these creaures that are effects, they have other causes of them, yet those causes are effects of some higher causes, at length wee must come to the first cause,
for these creaures that Are effects, they have other Causes of them, yet those Causes Are effects of Some higher Causes, At length we must come to the First cause,
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for the causes when an effect is resolved into them, the causes if they bee not united to produce such an effect, they cannot do immediately that thing that the effect could do;
for the Causes when an Effect is resolved into them, the Causes if they be not united to produce such an Effect, they cannot doe immediately that thing that the Effect could do;
not that God hath all formally in him, as fire, air, meat, and drink, but what good there is here, what excellency there is here, it is eminently in God, that is, God is able to do of himself by his own being, whatsoever any creature is able to do,
not that God hath all formally in him, as fire, air, meat, and drink, but what good there is Here, what excellency there is Here, it is eminently in God, that is, God is able to do of himself by his own being, whatsoever any creature is able to do,
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though all the creatures in the world should bee annihilated (taken away) and thou onely let live, God by his immediate power is able to let out to thee all those variety of comforts that all the creatures the world had before could do:
though all the creatures in the world should be annihilated (taken away) and thou only let live, God by his immediate power is able to let out to thee all those variety of comforts that all the creatures the world had before could do:
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Now when wee can finde all made up in God (as we say sometimes, that in some one good dish, there is all dishes made up (that is but a similitude) but here it is really that whatsoever any childe of God loses in the creature, such a one can finde it to bee made up in God) Indeed this is the art and skill of Religion:
Now when we can find all made up in God (as we say sometime, that in Some one good dish, there is all Dishes made up (that is but a similitude) but Here it is really that whatsoever any child of God loses in the creature, such a one can find it to be made up in God) Indeed this is the art and skill of Religion:
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and because the men of the world have no skill in this mystery, they think it a meer notion, a conceit of men, they are not able to apprehend any reallity in it,
and Because the men of the world have no skill in this mystery, they think it a mere notion, a conceit of men, they Are not able to apprehend any reality in it,
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or yellow, it hath a variety, I but all this is but one Sun, so all the attributes of God that we speak divers times of, these are the several manifestations of that one excellency that there is in God, all united into one;
or yellow, it hath a variety, I but all this is but one Sun, so all the attributes of God that we speak diverse times of, these Are the several manifestations of that one excellency that there is in God, all united into one;
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or more of either of these, than there is of truth, wisdome, and holiness: Indeed God may manifest himself unto the Creature, more in one, than in the other,
or more of either of these, than there is of truth, Wisdom, and holiness: Indeed God may manifest himself unto the Creature, more in one, than in the other,
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7 Further, Not onely all good and excellency is in God, but all possible good, what can possibly bee imagined (as we know that the power of God that made the world, could make thousands of worlds) all this is in him,
7 Further, Not only all good and excellency is in God, but all possible good, what can possibly be imagined (as we know that the power of God that made the world, could make thousands of world's) all this is in him,
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but God having no causes at all to limit him, therefore hee is infinite, whatsoever is in him it is infinitely in him, whatsoever is in him, is not onely infinite in the kinde,
but God having no Causes At all to limit him, Therefore he is infinite, whatsoever is in him it is infinitely in him, whatsoever is in him, is not only infinite in the kind,
either if you look back to eternity it is nothing, or if you look forward to eternity, it is nothing; (the Saints indeed shall live eternally in respect of that which is to come, the souls and bodies of the Saints shall bee eternally for time to come with God,
either if you look back to eternity it is nothing, or if you look forward to eternity, it is nothing; (the Saints indeed shall live eternally in respect of that which is to come, the Souls and bodies of the Saints shall be eternally for time to come with God,
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and the souls and bodies of the ungodly shall bee eternally in Hell) Now all the excellency that there is in God, is eternally in God, which way soever you look.
and the Souls and bodies of the ungodly shall be eternally in Hell) Now all the excellency that there is in God, is eternally in God, which Way soever you look.
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and therefore his name is alone excellent, it is immutable, that is, God hath such an infinite excellency, that it is impossible that hee can bee better, or other than hee is;
and Therefore his name is alone excellent, it is immutable, that is, God hath such an infinite excellency, that it is impossible that he can be better, or other than he is;
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why then go thy wayes home and bee humbled for that great fall of mankinde, Oh how far is man fallen by his sin? wee see now why God dwells in the thick cloud and darkness:
why then go thy ways home and be humbled for that great fallen of mankind, O how Far is man fallen by his since? we see now why God dwells in the thick cloud and darkness:
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if hee never saw it before, but how little would that man know of the nature of the Sun that had but a little crevise opened for a beam to shine in a little time? Truly all that ever the Ministers of God can tell you,
if he never saw it before, but how little would that man know of the nature of the Sun that had but a little crevice opened for a beam to shine in a little time? Truly all that ever the Ministers of God can tell you,
and therefore your thoughts not being thus of God, as I have spoken, the truth is, you have made God unto your selves but as an Idol (for if wee conceive otherwise of God than hee is, wee do but make him an Idol to our selves) now, Oh that it might have but this effect at least (this that I have said, with some few other things that are to bee spoken) to cause men and women to humble themselves before God for want of the knowledge of God,
and Therefore your thoughts not being thus of God, as I have spoken, the truth is, you have made God unto your selves but as an Idol (for if we conceive otherwise of God than he is, we do but make him an Idol to our selves) now, O that it might have but this Effect At least (this that I have said, with Some few other things that Are to be spoken) to cause men and women to humble themselves before God for want of the knowledge of God,
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and to bee crying to God, that hee would bee pleased to make himself known unto them in another way than they have known him, that so when they come to worship God, they may bee able to look upon him in another way than they have done:
and to be crying to God, that he would be pleased to make himself known unto them in Another Way than they have known him, that so when they come to worship God, they may be able to look upon him in Another Way than they have done:
if God be thus, I shall never know what God is, bee not discouraged, for this God hee is able to communicate himself beyond that way that any creature is a•le to communicate its self, God can let out himself to any creature as much as hee pleases,
if God be thus, I shall never know what God is, be not discouraged, for this God he is able to communicate himself beyond that Way that any creature is a•le to communicate its self, God can let out himself to any creature as much as he Pleases,
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but if thou in the uprightness of thy heart doest seek to God, and doest desire to know him above all things, If thou searchest after the knowledge of God as after silver, thou shalt come to know God more than ever thou diddest;
but if thou in the uprightness of thy heart dost seek to God, and dost desire to know him above all things, If thou searchest After the knowledge of God as After silver, thou shalt come to know God more than ever thou didst;
and certainly to have but a few glimpses of this infinite first being of all things, it is a kinde of infinite satisfaction unto the souls of th• servants of God,
and Certainly to have but a few glimpses of this infinite First being of all things, it is a kind of infinite satisfaction unto the Souls of th• Servants of God,
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and though at first they finde it hard to know God, yet by seeking long after the knowledge of him, they have found that knowledge of God that they would not bee without for ten thousand thousand worlds;
and though At First they find it hard to know God, yet by seeking long After the knowledge of him, they have found that knowledge of God that they would not be without for ten thousand thousand world's;
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Oh my brethren, how would people live, had they but the real sight of such a God with whom they have to deal in all their wayes? when wee put you upon the searching, to know what God is, wee put you not upon the searching to get notions to discourse of:
O my brothers, how would people live, had they but the real sighed of such a God with whom they have to deal in all their ways? when we put you upon the searching, to know what God is, we put you not upon the searching to get notions to discourse of:
11 THE next thing is this, All excellencies are in God purely, and immixtly, that is, God hath all excellencies in him, and nothing else but excellency;
11 THE next thing is this, All excellencies Are in God purely, and immixtly, that is, God hath all excellencies in him, and nothing Else but excellency;
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So there is a mixture of weakness in all creatures, but God alone is excellent, for hee hath nothing else in him but that which is excellent, 1 Joh. 1.5. The Lo•d is light, and in him there is no darkness;
So there is a mixture of weakness in all creatures, but God alone is excellent, for he hath nothing Else in him but that which is excellent, 1 John 1.5. The Lo•d is Light, and in him there is no darkness;
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13 But in the next place, As all is in him originally, that is, hee hath all from himself, So God is the fountain of all excellencie to all creatures whatsoever;
13 But in the next place, As all is in him originally, that is, he hath all from himself, So God is the fountain of all excellency to all creatures whatsoever;
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If a work-man make a house, hee goes away, the house can stand without him; but when God built the world, the world could not stand one moment without him.
If a workman make a house, he Goes away, the house can stand without him; but when God built the world, the world could not stand one moment without him.
The will of God, as I shewed you before, it cannot bee beyond Gods power, God cannot will to do more than hee hath power to do, Therefore the Lord hee doth whatsoever hee pleases in heaven and earth.
The will of God, as I showed you before, it cannot be beyond God's power, God cannot will to do more than he hath power to do, Therefore the Lord he does whatsoever he Pleases in heaven and earth.
Now God willed from all eternity that there should bee a world in time, and there was nothing required to make this world but that act of Gods will that was from all eternity, that it should bee at that time.
Now God willed from all eternity that there should be a world in time, and there was nothing required to make this world but that act of God's will that was from all eternity, that it should be At that time.
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therefore some of the Fathers would set out Eternity by this, that if a Sparrow should but once in a thousand years fetch one drop of water from the Sea in the bill of it,
Therefore Some of the Father's would Set out Eternity by this, that if a Sparrow should but once in a thousand Years fetch one drop of water from the Sea in the bill of it,
God hath let out excellency, and good to all his creatures ever since the world began, all the good, the comfort, the happiness, the sweetness, the beauty and excellency of all creatures have been from God that infinite fountain,
God hath let out excellency, and good to all his creatures ever since the world began, all the good, the Comfort, the happiness, the sweetness, the beauty and excellency of all creatures have been from God that infinite fountain,
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as thus, Take the creature in what wee think it comes nearest to God, and the truth is, to speak properly, it comes no nearer to God than those things that wee think come less;
as thus, Take the creature in what we think it comes nearest to God, and the truth is, to speak properly, it comes no nearer to God than those things that we think come less;
as when wee say that God is a great God and fills all places, if you should suppose a body that should fill all this world, it is no nearer to Gods immensity than a moat that flyes in the Sun:
as when we say that God is a great God and fills all places, if you should suppose a body that should fill all this world, it is no nearer to God's immensity than a moat that flies in the Sun:
or thus, Take never so many thousand years, as wee spoke the last day, if an Accountant that should write down figures all his life time, they would come wee think, to an infinite summe;
or thus, Take never so many thousand Years, as we spoke the last day, if an Accountant that should write down figures all his life time, they would come we think, to an infinite sum;
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therefore all those years do not come nearer to eternity than a minute, and all the greatness doth not come nearer to Immensity than a moat in the Sun;
Therefore all those Years do not come nearer to eternity than a minute, and all the greatness does not come nearer to Immensity than a moat in the Sun;
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God is beyond all comparison whatsoever, and the understanding that God is an infinite beeing, will help us to understand all the rest that I have named.
God is beyond all comparison whatsoever, and the understanding that God is an infinite being, will help us to understand all the rest that I have nam.
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Hee is the highest end, for which all Creatures had their beeing, and the more any Creature is subservient unto God, the more excellency a Creature hath, For of him, and through him,
He is the highest end, for which all Creatures had their being, and the more any Creature is subservient unto God, the more excellency a Creature hath, For of him, and through him,
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this makes it to bee a cursed thing for any man to make himself to bee his last end, to make his name, honour or credit to bee the end that hee aims at;
this makes it to be a cursed thing for any man to make himself to be his last end, to make his name, honour or credit to be the end that he aims At;
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Hee is a beeing that hath all sufficiency in himself, hee hath all excellencies, in him is an universality of all excellencies, hee hath all excellencies united in one that are scattered up and down in Creatures;
He is a being that hath all sufficiency in himself, he hath all excellencies, in him is an universality of all excellencies, he hath all excellencies united in one that Are scattered up and down in Creatures;
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all things that are in God, are equally in him, they are all infinitely in him, they are eternally, immutably, essentially, purely, without mixture, originally, hee is the fountain of all good to the Creature;
all things that Are in God, Are equally in him, they Are all infinitely in him, they Are eternally, immutably, essentially, purely, without mixture, originally, he is the fountain of all good to the Creature;
this is the God that wee profess to serve, that wee profess to worship, and these are to bee the thoughts that wee are to have of God when we come before him;
this is the God that we profess to serve, that we profess to worship, and these Are to be the thoughts that we Are to have of God when we come before him;
Now meethinks I hear many that give their minds to understand what God is, even saying within themselves, Oh that wee did but acknowledge God to bee thus,
Now methinks I hear many that give their minds to understand what God is, even saying within themselves, O that we did but acknowledge God to be thus,
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surely there is a farther excellency in God than wee have imagined, and might wee have but further sight into these things that have been thus briefly presented to us, Oh of what excellent use might all these be!
surely there is a farther excellency in God than we have imagined, and might we have but further sighed into these things that have been thus briefly presented to us, O of what excellent use might all these be!
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I shall endeavour therefore to present but to you, and even as briefly as I have done the other, the several uses that may flow from all these things, I will onely give you a hint of one or two now.
I shall endeavour Therefore to present but to you, and even as briefly as I have done the other, the several uses that may flow from all these things, I will only give you a hint of one or two now.
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Oh what infinite cause have wee all to bee ashamed of those low thoughts wee have had of God! If God bee thus as hee hath been (but a little) presented to us now,
O what infinite cause have we all to be ashamed of those low thoughts we have had of God! If God be thus as he hath been (but a little) presented to us now,
and especially wee being conscious to our selves how little wee are able to understand of them, wee may see cause to bee ashamed of the poor and low thoughts that wee have had of this infinite Majesty;
and especially we being conscious to our selves how little we Are able to understand of them, we may see cause to be ashamed of the poor and low thoughts that we have had of this infinite Majesty;
you have come to prayer to God, have you come to prayer as unto such a God? have you had such kind of thoughts as these are, that hee is that high Majesty? Certainly you cannot sanctifie Gods Name but you must have high thoughts of God;
you have come to prayer to God, have you come to prayer as unto such a God? have you had such kind of thoughts as these Are, that he is that high Majesty? Certainly you cannot sanctify God's Name but you must have high thoughts of God;
yet thus much I will say, that those that have not apprehended every one of these things of God, have not sanctified Gods Name as much as they should,
yet thus much I will say, that those that have not apprehended every one of these things of God, have not sanctified God's Name as much as they should,
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I appeal to you, have you apprehensions of the majesty and glory of God, beyond all majesty and glory that any Creature is capable of in this world? wee do not sanctifie Gods Name,
I appeal to you, have you apprehensions of the majesty and glory of God, beyond all majesty and glory that any Creature is capable of in this world? we do not sanctify God's Name,
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Suppose you were to come to a King that had all the glory and honour put upon him that ever any creature had in this world, with what fear and trembling would we come before such a Majesty as this is? but if thou hast not come with further trembling and fear before God,
Suppose you were to come to a King that had all the glory and honour put upon him that ever any creature had in this world, with what Fear and trembling would we come before such a Majesty as this is? but if thou hast not come with further trembling and Fear before God,
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when thou camest into his presence, if thou hast not come with higher thoughts of that God that thou hast to deal withall (I say) thou hast not glorified God as a God;
when thou camest into his presence, if thou hast not come with higher thoughts of that God that thou hast to deal withal (I say) thou hast not glorified God as a God;
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Know sinner, and the Lord smite this upon thy heart, thou that art a wicked and ungodly man all the daies of thy life, thou hast done nothing else but fought against this God, this infinite and glorious God thou hast been an enemy to all the daies of thy life,
Know sinner, and the Lord smite this upon thy heart, thou that art a wicked and ungodly man all the days of thy life, thou hast done nothing Else but fought against this God, this infinite and glorious God thou hast been an enemy to all the days of thy life,
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and darest thou stand out against this God? wilt thou put it to the trial, to see whether that God that thou sinnest against bee such a God as this is? wilt thou put it to the ttial, that God should set thee apart to make thee an object upon whom to exercise all that infinite power that there is in God, to bring evil,
and Darest thou stand out against this God? wilt thou put it to the trial, to see whither that God that thou Sinnest against be such a God as this is? wilt thou put it to the ttial, that God should Set thee apart to make thee an Object upon whom to exercise all that infinite power that there is in God, to bring evil,
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BUt a second Use is this that wee are now to proceed in, Oh how vile is sin then that is committed against such a God as this is? there is nothing in the world can shew a soul the evil of sin, but the sight of God.
BUt a second Use is this that we Are now to proceed in, O how vile is since then that is committed against such a God as this is? there is nothing in the world can show a soul the evil of since, but the sighed of God.
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though you might see the desert of sin somewhat, yet until you come to see with what a God you have to deal, you can never know what the evil of sin means.
though you might see the desert of since somewhat, yet until you come to see with what a God you have to deal, you can never know what the evil of since means.
why persecutest thou mee? So when God shall say, Sinner, sinner, why dost thou rebel against mee? If God would but give us one sight of himself, that wee might behold him as hee is upon his Throne, in this excellency of his Name above all things, it were impossible but the heart of a sinner should even break at such a sight.
why Persecutest thou me? So when God shall say, Sinner, sinner, why dost thou rebel against me? If God would but give us one sighed of himself, that we might behold him as he is upon his Throne, in this excellency of his Name above all things, it were impossible but the heart of a sinner should even break At such a sighed.
When this Prophet Daniel would humble that proud Belshazzer, in Dan. 5.23. Mark what hee saith, And the God in whose hand thy breath is, and whose are thy wayes, hast thou not glorified:
When this Prophet daniel would humble that proud Belshazzar, in Dan. 5.23. Mark what he Says, And the God in whose hand thy breath is, and whose Are thy ways, hast thou not glorified:
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but that is the God that you have heard preached of thus, Whose Name alone is excellent, such an infinite and glorious Deity is that Deity that thou hast neglected and despised, and preferred thy lusts before:
but that is the God that you have herd preached of thus, Whose Name alone is excellent, such an infinite and glorious Deity is that Deity that thou hast neglected and despised, and preferred thy Lustiest before:
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Oh if God would but give commission unto your consciences to speak this with power to you, that God that is thus glorious and excellent you have sinned against, oh it would bee of wonderful force to break the hardest heart of men.
O if God would but give commission unto your Consciences to speak this with power to you, that God that is thus glorious and excellent you have sinned against, o it would be of wondered force to break the Hardest heart of men.
And in Psal. 104.1, 2. Do but see there how David had his heart rising against sin and sinners upon the consideration of the excellency of God, there hee speaks of the same argument that wee have here in the Text, Bless the Lord, Oh my soul:
And in Psalm 104.1, 2. Do but see there how David had his heart rising against since and Sinners upon the consideration of the excellency of God, there he speaks of the same argument that we have Here in the Text, Bless the Lord, O my soul:
and raised with the meditation of the excellency of God, Mark how hee breaks forth in the last words of the Psalm, Let the sinners bee consumed out of the earth,
and raised with the meditation of the excellency of God, Mark how he breaks forth in the last words of the Psalm, Let the Sinners be consumed out of the earth,
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What? And are there any wretched creatures that will dare to presume to rebel against thee who art so great, that will dare yet to set their will against thy will,
What? And Are there any wretched creatures that will Dare to presume to rebel against thee who art so great, that will Dare yet to Set their will against thy will,
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There is infinite reason that wicked wretched creatures should bee for ever consumed, that sin against such a God as thou art, who art so great as thou art.
There is infinite reason that wicked wretched creatures should be for ever consumed, that since against such a God as thou art, who art so great as thou art.
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Would you know the reason? It is this, God hath shewed unto their consciences a sight of himself, they have had a sight of the glory of the Majesty of the great God, Whose Name alone is excellent, and it is that that makes them afraid of sin for ever,
Would you know the reason? It is this, God hath showed unto their Consciences a sighed of himself, they have had a sighed of the glory of the Majesty of the great God, Whose Name alone is excellent, and it is that that makes them afraid of since for ever,
Thirdly, Hence then if God bee thus excellent above all, from the meditation of the Excellency of God and his glory, wee see cause to bee vile in our own eyes;
Thirdly, Hence then if God be thus excellent above all, from the meditation of the Excellency of God and his glory, we see cause to be vile in our own eyes;
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You have heard of God by the hearing of the ear, but have your eyes ever seen him? If God would but give you a sight of what I have briefly spoken to you, you would certainly fall down before him,
You have herd of God by the hearing of the ear, but have your eyes ever seen him? If God would but give you a sighed of what I have briefly spoken to you, you would Certainly fallen down before him,
Oh how would thy heart then bee humbled? What cause at least is there that thy heart should bee humbled that art so polluted as thou art? the sight of God should mightily humble us before God, Psal. 8 the beginning, Oh Lord our Lord, how excellent is thy Name in all the earth? saith the Prophet David, and so hee goes on to shew the excellency of God;
O how would thy heart then be humbled? What cause At least is there that thy heart should be humbled that art so polluted as thou art? the sighed of God should mightily humble us before God, Psalm 8 the beginning, O Lord our Lord, how excellent is thy Name in all the earth? Says the Prophet David, and so he Goes on to show the excellency of God;
and the son of man that thou visitest him? Lord thou that art so excellent in thy self above all things, it is a wonder that thou shouldest vouchsafe so much as to look upon man.
and the son of man that thou visitest him? Lord thou that art so excellent in thy self above all things, it is a wonder that thou Shouldst vouchsafe so much as to look upon man.
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It may bee thou lookest high, because thou art a little above thy brethren, but if thou hadst a sight of God, thou wouldest wonder that this God should look to thee, Psal. 113.6. there you have such an expression, That God doth humble himself to behold the things that are done in heaven:
It may be thou Lookest high, Because thou art a little above thy brothers, but if thou Hadst a sighed of God, thou Wouldst wonder that this God should look to thee, Psalm 113.6. there you have such an expression, That God does humble himself to behold the things that Are done in heaven:
then how doth God humble himself to behold things done in earth, to behold such wretched vilde creatures as thou art? Oh bee vile in thine own eyes upon the sight of the great God,
then how does God humble himself to behold things done in earth, to behold such wretched vild creatures as thou art? O be vile in thine own eyes upon the sighed of the great God,
Set but God now, and the creature together, nay, all the creatures in the world together, Oh how is the vanity of all creature-comforts in the world made known to us.
Set but God now, and the creature together, nay, all the creatures in the world together, O how is the vanity of all Creature comforts in the world made known to us.
There are many wayes to convince us that there is a vanity in all things in the world, by the strength of reason wee may bee convinced, and by experience: A man sometimes that hath an estate, God doth but touch his body,
There Are many ways to convince us that there is a vanity in all things in the world, by the strength of reason we may be convinced, and by experience: A man sometime that hath an estate, God does but touch his body,
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But what are all these to the sight of God? The sight of the glory of God, it is infinitely more powerful to discover the vanity of all things in the world to us:
But what Are all these to the sighed of God? The sighed of the glory of God, it is infinitely more powerful to discover the vanity of all things in the world to us:
That man, or woman, that hath had once a real sight of this God in his infinite excellency, wil not much regard what becomes of him concerning outward things in this world.
That man, or woman, that hath had once a real sighed of this God in his infinite excellency, will not much regard what becomes of him Concerning outward things in this world.
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and never had the glimpse of any light whatsoever, never since hee was born, if on a sudden a candle should bee brought to him, hee would admire at that glory;
and never had the glimpse of any Light whatsoever, never since he was born, if on a sudden a candle should be brought to him, he would admire At that glory;
And hee said, Men, Brethren, and Fathers, hearken, The God of glory appeared unto our Father Abraham, when hee was in Mesopotamia before hee dwelt in Charran, and said unto him, Get thee out of thy Country,
And he said, Men, Brothers, and Father's, harken, The God of glory appeared unto our Father Abraham, when he was in Mesopotamia before he dwelled in Charran, and said unto him, Get thee out of thy Country,
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it is said upon this, when the Holy Ghost would shew what it was that brought Abraham out of his Country, that took off his heart from all his friends and Country, to go into a strange Country, saith the Holy Ghost, The God of glory appeared to our Father Abraham:
it is said upon this, when the Holy Ghost would show what it was that brought Abraham out of his Country, that took off his heart from all his Friends and Country, to go into a strange Country, Says the Holy Ghost, The God of glory appeared to our Father Abraham:
A notable example of self-denial it that of Moses, Moses that might have had all the riches and glory of Egypt, might have been next to the King himself,
A notable Exampl of self-denial it that of Moses, Moses that might have had all the riches and glory of Egypt, might have been next to the King himself,
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Hath it taken off your hearts from the creature? Hath it ingaged your hearts fully to God himself, that you can say, There is none in heaven, nor none in earth that I desire in comparison of thee.
Hath it taken off your hearts from the creature? Hath it engaged your hearts Fully to God himself, that you can say, There is none in heaven, nor none in earth that I desire in comparison of thee.
and God expects that what is revealed of him in the Scripture, and in the book of the creature, that the rational creatures, Angels and Men, should labour and search to know:
and God expects that what is revealed of him in the Scripture, and in the book of the creature, that the rational creatures, Angels and Men, should labour and search to know:
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There is nothing so sweet, so amiable, so lovely, so delightful unto a rational creature (if it bee purged from the filthiness and corruption of sin) as the sight of the infinite first being of all things:
There is nothing so sweet, so amiable, so lovely, so delightful unto a rational creature (if it be purged from the filthiness and corruption of since) as the sighed of the infinite First being of all things:
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though they are above thy reach at first, yet if your hearts bee pure, and cleansed from filthinesse, you have the promise, in Matth. 5.8. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
though they Are above thy reach At First, yet if your hearts be pure, and cleansed from filthiness, you have the promise, in Matthew 5.8. Blessed Are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
such a one is high in the very thoughts of God, and the Lord doth take pleasure to make such a soul to bee high: Paul in Phil. 3.8. did account all things dung and dross (for what?) for the excellency of the knowledge of Jesus Christ:
such a one is high in the very thoughts of God, and the Lord does take pleasure to make such a soul to be high: Paul in Philip 3.8. did account all things dung and dross (for what?) for the excellency of the knowledge of jesus christ:
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and if you would study the knowledge of God, it must bee in Christ, you can never know God but in Christ, Matth. 11.27. saith Christ there, No man knows the Father but the Son, and him to whom the Son shall reveal him.
and if you would study the knowledge of God, it must be in christ, you can never know God but in christ, Matthew 11.27. Says christ there, No man knows the Father but the Son, and him to whom the Son shall reveal him.
Sixthly, If God bee thus excellent above all, and his glory thus above the earth and heavens, hence we are taught to labour to keep the sense of the infinite distance that there is between God and his creatures alwayes in our hearts:
Sixthly, If God be thus excellent above all, and his glory thus above the earth and heavens, hence we Are taught to labour to keep the sense of the infinite distance that there is between God and his creatures always in our hearts:
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If God bee infinitely above the creature, then God expects that wee that profess any knowledge of him, that wee should evermore have our thoughts upon Gods excellency, raised in a kinde of infiniteness above what wee think of the excellency of any creature;
If God be infinitely above the creature, then God expects that we that profess any knowledge of him, that we should evermore have our thoughts upon God's excellency, raised in a kind of infiniteness above what we think of the excellency of any creature;
and in this I conceive the very work of grace consists, in that it is such a principle in the soul of a man or woman that is converted, that though such a one bee a finite creature,
and in this I conceive the very work of grace consists, in that it is such a principle in the soul of a man or woman that is converted, that though such a one be a finite creature,
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and there thou dost stick, and thy heart is not carried to God, yea, is not carried to God in such a disproportion as there is between him and the creature;
and there thou dost stick, and thy heart is not carried to God, yea, is not carried to God in such a disproportion as there is between him and the creature;
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Canst thou say this out of the uprightness of thy soul, as in the presence of God, Lord thou that knowest all things, knowest that though I have a vile heart that is let out after the creatures more than it ought to bee,
Canst thou say this out of the uprightness of thy soul, as in the presence of God, Lord thou that Knowest all things, Knowest that though I have a vile heart that is let out After the creatures more than it ought to be,
yet Lord thou knowest that my heart is let out after nothing so much as after thee? that would bee a good argument of a gracious work of God upon thee:
yet Lord thou Knowest that my heart is let out After nothing so much as After thee? that would be a good argument of a gracious work of God upon thee:
Doest thou think that this will satisfie God? When thou hearest that Gods Name alone is excellent, God expects that thy love to h•m should bee in a kinde infinite above that love of thine to any creature else.
Dost thou think that this will satisfy God? When thou Hearst that God's Name alone is excellent, God expects that thy love to h•m should be in a kind infinite above that love of thine to any creature Else.
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the people of God are therefore excellent, because their God is so excellent; this is the reason of that phrase that you have in Prov. 12.26. The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour:
the people of God Are Therefore excellent, Because their God is so excellent; this is the reason of that phrase that you have in Curae 12.26. The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour:
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and I will give you a Scripture or two to shew, that according to the excellency of God, in a proportion doth appear the excellency of the children of God;
and I will give you a Scripture or two to show, that according to the excellency of God, in a proportion does appear the excellency of the children of God;
then, in vers. 29. Happy art thou O Israel, who is like unto thee? You see that there is a reflection of the glory of God upon his Saints, there is none like to God,
then, in vers. 29. Happy art thou Oh Israel, who is like unto thee? You see that there is a reflection of the glory of God upon his Saints, there is none like to God,
thou hast heard that Gods Name is alone excellent, so adde this to it for thy comfort, who art one of Gods, that God accounts his chief excellency in his manifestation of himself in all the world, to bee, that hee might let out himself for thy good,
thou hast herd that God's Name is alone excellent, so add this to it for thy Comfort, who art one of God's, that God accounts his chief excellency in his manifestation of himself in all the world, to be, that he might let out himself for thy good,
saith God, I have chosen out my Church, and mine Excellency shall bee over them, and manifested towards them for good; therefore in Exod. 15.7. there where Moses is praising God for the great things that hee doth for his people, saith hee, in the Greatness of thine Excellency thou hast done this thing;
Says God, I have chosen out my Church, and mine Excellency shall be over them, and manifested towards them for good; Therefore in Exod 15.7. there where Moses is praising God for the great things that he does for his people, Says he, in the Greatness of thine Excellency thou hast done this thing;
and bee incouraged in God alone! though thou hast no other portion then God alone, thou hast portion enough. In Micah 5.4. there is an admirable Scripture for the incouragement of the hearts of Gods people in God alone, And hee shall stand and feed in the strength of the Lord, in the Majesty of the Name of the Lord his God:
and be encouraged in God alone! though thou hast no other portion then God alone, thou hast portion enough. In micah 5.4. there is an admirable Scripture for the encouragement of the hearts of God's people in God alone, And he shall stand and feed in the strength of the Lord, in the Majesty of the Name of the Lord his God:
It is a Prophecie there of Christ, and as it is true of Christ, so of all the members of Christ, they may stand when the world falls, whatsoever becomes of the world, whatsoever troubles are about them, they are to stand,
It is a Prophecy there of christ, and as it is true of christ, so of all the members of christ, they may stand when the world falls, whatsoever becomes of the world, whatsoever Troubles Are about them, they Are to stand,
the knowledge of this reference that the Saints have to God, it is that that should put courage and boldness into their hearts before all the world, Rev. 22.4. And they shall see his face, and his Name shall bee in their fore-heads.
the knowledge of this Referente that the Saints have to God, it is that that should put courage and boldness into their hearts before all the world, Rev. 22.4. And they shall see his face, and his Name shall be in their foreheads.
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They shall see the face of God (and what then) then the Name of God shall bee in their fore-heads, they shall have a boldness and courage in the cause of God;
They shall see the face of God (and what then) then the Name of God shall be in their foreheads, they shall have a boldness and courage in the cause of God;
for there is none excellent so as you are excellent, and if so be that God now invests you with this excellency. Two or three more Uses might bee to finish the Point.
for there is none excellent so as you Are excellent, and if so be that God now invests you with this excellency. Two or three more Uses might be to finish the Point.
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and to worship him as a God whose Name is alone excellent? Who would not fear thee? there is none like unto thee, Jer. 10.7. Who would not fear thee, Oh King of Nations, &c. Let this God bee feared by us, let us labour to hold forth the excellency of this our God in our lives and conversations, in our whole course:
and to worship him as a God whose Name is alone excellent? Who would not Fear thee? there is none like unto thee, Jer. 10.7. Who would not Fear thee, O King of nations, etc. Let this God be feared by us, let us labour to hold forth the excellency of this our God in our lives and conversations, in our Whole course:
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all you that profess to have any interest in this God, you should walk so in your conversations, that it may bee written upon your lives, The Name of God is alone excellent,
all you that profess to have any Interest in this God, you should walk so in your conversations, that it may be written upon your lives, The Name of God is alone excellent,
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What? was I born that I might live to have my hand in so great a mischief as that this glorious Name of God should bee darkned by mee? Oh, the Lord forbid:
What? was I born that I might live to have my hand in so great a mischief as that this glorious Name of God should be darkened by me? O, the Lord forbid:
When any temptation comes, oh set this against it, Shall I pollute this Name of God that is so infinitely excellent? No man or woman can dye with peace,
When any temptation comes, o Set this against it, Shall I pollute this Name of God that is so infinitely excellent? No man or woman can die with peace,
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This likewise I have heard to bee my duty, that this was the great work that I was born for, that I should do some thing to make Gods Name great before all those with whom I do converse;
This likewise I have herd to be my duty, that this was the great work that I was born for, that I should do Some thing to make God's Name great before all those with whom I do converse;
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But what canst thou say to this Question? I appeal to thy conscience, Hath the Name of God been made great by thee? Hast thou done any thing to lift up this glorious Name of God in the place wherein God hath set thee? It may bee thou hast not thought that this was thy work;
But what Canst thou say to this Question? I appeal to thy conscience, Hath the Name of God been made great by thee? Hast thou done any thing to lift up this glorious Name of God in the place wherein God hath Set thee? It may be thou hast not Thought that this was thy work;
but this is the work that God expects from thee, that thou shouldest give up thy self to study by all the means that possibly thou canst, to lift up Gods Name, and deny thy own Name;
but this is the work that God expects from thee, that thou Shouldst give up thy self to study by all the means that possibly thou Canst, to lift up God's Name, and deny thy own Name;
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with this resolution, Oh that you would but go away, and that this one note might stick in your hearts, I am convinced that the Name of God is infinitely glorious,
with this resolution, O that you would but go away, and that this one note might stick in your hearts, I am convinced that the Name of God is infinitely glorious,
Wee have therefore endeavoured to open somewhat to you concerning God, that you may have right apprehensions of him, of that God with whom you have to deal, out of that Scripture in Psal. 148.13. His Name alone is excellent, his glory is above the earth and heaven, and concluded what for the present I intended to present before you about God, with the meditation of the excellency of the state of those who have this God to bee their God, who is thus excellent and glorious;
we have Therefore endeavoured to open somewhat to you Concerning God, that you may have right apprehensions of him, of that God with whom you have to deal, out of that Scripture in Psalm 148.13. His Name alone is excellent, his glory is above the earth and heaven, and concluded what for the present I intended to present before you about God, with the meditation of the excellency of the state of those who have this God to be their God, who is thus excellent and glorious;
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and sanctifie his Name in our conversations, Job 13.11. Shall not his Excellency make you afraid? Oh where is that soul that shall dare to walk before this God with boldness and presumptuousness, considering what a God hee is that it hath to deal with? Shall not that excellency of his that hath been opened unto you, make you afraid,
and sanctify his Name in our conversations, Job 13.11. Shall not his Excellency make you afraid? O where is that soul that shall Dare to walk before this God with boldness and presumptuousness, considering what a God he is that it hath to deal with? Shall not that excellency of his that hath been opened unto you, make you afraid,
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and what apprehensions wee are to have of God in all our wayes, wee are now to speak somewhat concerning the Excellency of Christ, and to shew you what apprehensions you are to have of Jesus Christ, For this is eternal life, to know thee, and thy Son;
and what apprehensions we Are to have of God in all our ways, we Are now to speak somewhat Concerning the Excellency of christ, and to show you what apprehensions you Are to have of jesus christ, For this is Eternal life, to know thee, and thy Son;
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except wee know him in Jesus Christ, in his Son. And therefore for the knowledge of Christ, which I shall endeavour to present as briefly as I did the knowledge of God, You may bee pleased to turn to that Scripture in Isaiah 9. part of vers. 6. onely in these words,
except we know him in jesus christ, in his Son. And Therefore for the knowledge of christ, which I shall endeavour to present as briefly as I did the knowledge of God, You may be pleased to turn to that Scripture in Isaiah 9. part of vers. 6. only in these words,
And indeed, faith never hath a proper work so much as in this, in making things that are not present, to bee as if they were present, to make them real.
And indeed, faith never hath a proper work so much as in this, in making things that Are not present, to be as if they were present, to make them real.
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And frequently wee finde in Scripture in times of the greatest distress of the Church, there were the clearest Prophesies of Christ, of the Messias to come.
And frequently we find in Scripture in times of the greatest distress of the Church, there were the Clearest prophecies of christ, of the Messias to come.
Jacob Prophesies of Shiloh when hee was in Egypt; and Daniel of the Messias when hee was in Captivity, in Babylon; and Isaiah here, To us a Childe is born,
Jacob prophecies of Shiloh when he was in Egypt; and daniel of the Messias when he was in Captivity, in Babylon; and Isaiah Here, To us a Child is born,
First, Because that the onely comfort of all the Saints of God then, was their expectation of the Messias to come, God would therefore propound Christ unto them as that that might lighten all their darkness, that might sweeten all their sorrows, and troubles;
First, Because that the only Comfort of all the Saints of God then, was their expectation of the Messias to come, God would Therefore propound christ unto them as that that might lighten all their darkness, that might sweeten all their sorrows, and Troubles;
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and indeed there was enough in this, in their expectation of the Saviour that was to come, this was that that made their hearts rejoyce in the middest of all their sorrows;
and indeed there was enough in this, in their expectation of the Saviour that was to come, this was that that made their hearts rejoice in the midst of all their sorrows;
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Secondly, Therefore had they the clear manifestation of Christ in the time of their outward troubles, to confirm their faith in this, that how-ever their enemies prevailed much against them,
Secondly, Therefore had they the clear manifestation of christ in the time of their outward Troubles, to confirm their faith in this, that however their enemies prevailed much against them,
And then thirdly, That by the propounding of so great a mercy as Jesus Christ should bee to the world, they might hereby have a help to their faith, that surely God would not deny them lesser mercies:
And then Thirdly, That by the propounding of so great a mercy as jesus christ should be to the world, they might hereby have a help to their faith, that surely God would not deny them lesser Mercies:
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And then fourthly, It was to teach them this, that the way of deliverance from any outward affliction, it was to exercise their faith upon Christ the Messia that was to come, the Lord would teach his Church when it was in afflictions, not so much to bee looking at the present affliction that was upon them,
And then fourthly, It was to teach them this, that the Way of deliverance from any outward affliction, it was to exercise their faith upon christ the Messiah that was to come, the Lord would teach his Church when it was in afflictions, not so much to be looking At the present affliction that was upon them,
and so to seek for outward help and means of deliverance, but would have them exercise their faith upon the Messia that was to come, though many hundred years after;
and so to seek for outward help and means of deliverance, but would have them exercise their faith upon the Messiah that was to come, though many hundred Years After;
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ordinarily when wee are exercised with outward afflictions, wee onely think of some natural helps and comforts, contrary to those particular afflictions that are upon us,
ordinarily when we Are exercised with outward afflictions, we only think of Some natural helps and comforts, contrary to those particular afflictions that Are upon us,
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whereas the way indeed for us to sanctifie Gods Name, to do that that is acceptable to God when any outward affliction befalls us, it is presently to exercise our faith upon the great promise of God in Jesus Christ, upon the great Covenant of Grace, that God hath made with us in him, upon that great mercy of God in sending his Son into the world;
whereas the Way indeed for us to sanctify God's Name, to do that that is acceptable to God when any outward affliction befalls us, it is presently to exercise our faith upon the great promise of God in jesus christ, upon the great Covenant of Grace, that God hath made with us in him, upon that great mercy of God in sending his Son into the world;
my condition is very sad, and I am grievously afflicted, I but surely that mercy that would send Jesus Christ into the world, that mercy is enough to deliver mee out of any affliction,
my condition is very sad, and I am grievously afflicted, I but surely that mercy that would send jesus christ into the world, that mercy is enough to deliver me out of any affliction,
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but labour to exercise faith upon the Covenant of Grace in Christ, upon that glorious mercy of God in his Son, that is the way that God would have us to sanctifie his Name in.
but labour to exercise faith upon the Covenant of Grace in christ, upon that glorious mercy of God in his Son, that is the Way that God would have us to sanctify his Name in.
and his Name shall bee called Wonderful, Counseller, &c. Now in this latter part of this verse, wee have Christ set out unto us in five notable and famous Titles of his.
and his Name shall be called Wondered, Counsellor, etc. Now in this latter part of this verse, we have christ Set out unto us in five notable and famous Titles of his.
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I intend onely to speak of the first, His Name shall bee called Wonderful, because I would have some kinde of proportion between what I have presented to you about God,
I intend only to speak of the First, His Name shall be called Wondered, Because I would have Some kind of proportion between what I have presented to you about God,
God himself, above seven hundred years before hee was born, gives him this Name Wonderful; in the 19. of this Prophecie, vers. 20. wee read of a Saviour, a Great one (saith the Text) surely Jesus Christ hee is a Saviour,
God himself, above seven hundred Years before he was born, gives him this Name Wondered; in the 19. of this Prophecy, vers. 20. we read of a Saviour, a Great one (Says the Text) surely jesus christ he is a Saviour,
And Manoah said unto the Angel of the Lord, What is thy Name? vers. 18. the Angel of the Lord said unto him, Why askest thou after my name, seeing it is secret? Now the word that is translated in your books Secret, it is a word that signifies Wonderful; And Austin in his Questions upon this Book of Judges, hee is consident that this Angel was Jesus Christ,
And Manoah said unto the Angel of the Lord, What is thy Name? vers. 18. the Angel of the Lord said unto him, Why askest thou After my name, seeing it is secret? Now the word that is translated in your books Secret, it is a word that signifies Wondered; And Austin in his Questions upon this Book of Judges, he is confident that this Angel was jesus christ,
and that his ascending up in the sacrifice that Manoah offered, it was to fore-signifie Jesus Christ to bee the onely Sacrifice that should ascend up to the Father,
and that his ascending up in the sacrifice that Manoah offered, it was to foresignify jesus christ to be the only Sacrifice that should ascend up to the Father,
it was Jesus Christ that did appear here to Manoah, and his Name is Wonderful. Luther hath such a speech (I remember) of Christ, saith hee, the most famous and wonderful and glorious Miracle of all Miracles is, Jesus Christ, hee is the Wonder of the world;
it was jesus christ that did appear Here to Manoah, and his Name is Wondered. Luther hath such a speech (I Remember) of christ, Says he, the most famous and wondered and glorious Miracle of all Miracles is, jesus christ, he is the Wonder of the world;
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Oh Lord, our Lord, how excellent is thy Name in all the earth? yea in that one work of his in making of our bodies, Psal. 139.14. I am fearfully and wonderfully made, (saith the Psalmist) God hath made our very bodies fearfully and wonderfully, it is a wonderful work of God the framing of our bodies in the womb.
O Lord, our Lord, how excellent is thy Name in all the earth? yea in that one work of his in making of our bodies, Psalm 139.14. I am fearfully and wonderfully made, (Says the Psalmist) God hath made our very bodies fearfully and wonderfully, it is a wondered work of God the framing of our bodies in the womb.
yet when the Son of Righteousness do•h arise, when Jesus Christ comes to appear, all the other works of God are darkned with the glory of this great Wonder;
yet when the Son of Righteousness do•h arise, when jesus christ comes to appear, all the other works of God Are darkened with the glory of this great Wonder;
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things are wonderful to children, that are little regarded by wise men, and understanding men; Ignorance makes men to wonder at many things that have nothing in them;
things Are wondered to children, that Are little regarded by wise men, and understanding men; Ignorance makes men to wonder At many things that have nothing in them;
but Christ hee is a Wonde•, so as God himself, the Father accounted him a Wonder, God himself gives unto Jesus Christ this Name Wonderful; and no marvel,
but christ he is a Wonde•, so as God himself, the Father accounted him a Wonder, God himself gives unto jesus christ this Name Wondered; and no marvel,
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neither can enter into the heart of man to conceive, as the Scripture saith in 1 Cor. 2.9. yea, they are revealed onely by the Spirit of God that searches all things, yea the deep things of God;
neither can enter into the heart of man to conceive, as the Scripture Says in 1 Cor. 2.9. yea, they Are revealed only by the Spirit of God that Searches all things, yea the deep things of God;
and not by an ordinary work of Gods Spirit, but by an extraordinary work of the Spirit of God, that Spirit that searches the deep things of God must declare these things to any soul that comes to the understanding of them.
and not by an ordinary work of God's Spirit, but by an extraordinary work of the Spirit of God, that Spirit that Searches the deep things of God must declare these things to any soul that comes to the understanding of them.
His Name is Wonderful. Now surely hee that God spake so much of before hee came into the world, hee that so many wise men and Prophets did so long to see, hee that was the expectation and joy of the whole Church of God from the beginning of the world, before hee came;
His Name is Wondered. Now surely he that God spoke so much of before he Come into the world, he that so many wise men and prophets did so long to see, he that was the expectation and joy of the Whole Church of God from the beginning of the world, before he Come;
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when they saw and heard of such strange things at John Baptists birth, the Text saith, All they that heard them laid them up in their hearts, saying, What manner of Childe shall this bee? So when wee hear of these things that were done by way of preparation to the coming of Christ,
when they saw and herd of such strange things At John Baptists birth, the Text Says, All they that herd them laid them up in their hearts, saying, What manner of Child shall this be? So when we hear of these things that were done by Way of preparation to the coming of christ,
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What manner of Childe is this that is given to us? wherefore then as wee read of Moses in Exod. 9.9. when hee saw that wonderful sight in the wilderness, the bush burning and not consumed, saith Moses, I will go and see what yonder great sight is;
What manner of Child is this that is given to us? Wherefore then as we read of Moses in Exod 9.9. when he saw that wondered sighed in the Wilderness, the bush burning and not consumed, Says Moses, I will go and see what yonder great sighed is;
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So wee may well say, when Christ is propounded thus Wonderful, and God himself gives him this Name, let us take off our thoughts from all other things,
So we may well say, when christ is propounded thus Wondered, and God himself gives him this Name, let us take off our thoughts from all other things,
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As certainly for the want of the right understanding of God, and the low thoughts and apprehensions wee have of him, the Name of God is little sanctified among us;
As Certainly for the want of the right understanding of God, and the low thoughts and apprehensions we have of him, the Name of God is little sanctified among us;
so for the want of the right understanding of Jesus Christ, Oh how little is the Name of God sanctified in the mysteries of the Gospel? wee have the word (God) wee can say that God made us;
so for the want of the right understanding of jesus christ, O how little is the Name of God sanctified in the Mysteres of the Gospel? we have the word (God) we can say that God made us;
and is not this a wonderful thing, that mankinde fallen from God, should have no less Saviour than the Mighty God himself? If all the Angels in Heaven,
and is not this a wondered thing, that mankind fallen from God, should have no less Saviour than the Mighty God himself? If all the Angels in Heaven,
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and men in the world, had undertaken to have been the Saviours of one soul, they could never have done it, they could never have accomplished what they had undertaken;
and men in the world, had undertaken to have been the Saviors of one soul, they could never have done it, they could never have accomplished what they had undertaken;
such is the state of man, as if ever hee bee saved, hee must have a Saviour above the Angels, above all the strength that there is in all the Angels in heaven,
such is the state of man, as if ever he be saved, he must have a Saviour above the Angels, above all the strength that there is in all the Angels in heaven,
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and creatures in all the world, hee is that God that you have heard of, whose Name is alone excellent, whose glory is above the heavens and earth, but that wee should bee saved onely by God, may seem to some to bee no such great wonder, who can save us but God? I but know, that here it is not God putting forth an Attribute to save us,
and creatures in all the world, he is that God that you have herd of, whose Name is alone excellent, whose glory is above the heavens and earth, but that we should be saved only by God, may seem to Some to be no such great wonder, who can save us but God? I but know, that Here it is not God putting forth an Attribute to save us,
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therefore that is that indeed that makes the wonder, God-Man, Theanthropos, 1 Tim. 3.16. Great is the mystery of godliness, God was manifested in the flesh, This is a wonderful mystery;
Therefore that is that indeed that makes the wonder, God-Man, Theanthropos, 1 Tim. 3.16. Great is the mystery of godliness, God was manifested in the Flesh, This is a wondered mystery;
that there should be such a word, Theanthropos, God-Man, is the greatest wonder that ever there was in the world, that there should bee such a thing as should bee called God-Man,
that there should be such a word, Theanthropos, God-Man, is the greatest wonder that ever there was in the world, that there should be such a thing as should be called God-Man,
I say, this is the greatest wonder that ever was in the world, that the Divine and humane Nature should bee joyned together, that wee should have a Saviour that is as verily man as God,
I say, this is the greatest wonder that ever was in the world, that the Divine and humane Nature should be joined together, that we should have a Saviour that is as verily man as God,
and as verily God as man, that those two Natures, the Nature of God, and the nature of man should come together in one, that were so distant before one from another, this is a wonder beyond all sense and reason,
and as verily God as man, that those two Nature's, the Nature of God, and the nature of man should come together in one, that were so distant before one from Another, this is a wonder beyond all sense and reason,
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but I appeal to you, when were your hearts taken with this as the geatest wonder in the world, that there should bee ever such a thing as God and man in one,
but I appeal to you, when were your hearts taken with this as the geatest wonder in the world, that there should be ever such a thing as God and man in one,
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and that to be the Savior of mankinde? That man, that is miserable, should look up to God to save him, look up to the mercy of God, this were not so wonderful,
and that to be the Saviour of mankind? That man, that is miserable, should look up to God to save him, look up to the mercy of God, this were not so wondered,
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but that miserable man must bee saved by one that is God-Man, Man and God, this is that that except the Spirit of God that searches the deep things of God (as you had it before) reveal it unto a man, it were impossible for man ever to have such a thought as this is;
but that miserable man must be saved by one that is God-Man, Man and God, this is that that except the Spirit of God that Searches the deep things of God (as you had it before) reveal it unto a man, it were impossible for man ever to have such a Thought as this is;
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I say, too high a thing that ever a creature should have such a thought, that the saving of man must bee by Gods being man, it cannot bee imagined how such a thought could have come into a creature, to bee verily man (I say) this argues the Scripture to bee from God, it is too great a mystery for any creature ever to have imagined or thought of;
I say, too high a thing that ever a creature should have such a Thought, that the Saving of man must be by God's being man, it cannot be imagined how such a Thought could have come into a creature, to be verily man (I say) this argues the Scripture to be from God, it is too great a mystery for any creature ever to have imagined or Thought of;
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if so bee that the estate of man that is fallen from God, and hath sinned against him, bee such as there is no way to deliver one soul from eternal condemnation,
if so be that the estate of man that is fallen from God, and hath sinned against him, be such as there is no Way to deliver one soul from Eternal condemnation,
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Surely then his Name may bee called Wonderful. Christ is wonderful in his Person. But Secondly, Here is a greater wonder than that, God is God and man.
Surely then his Name may be called Wondered. christ is wondered in his Person. But Secondly, Here is a greater wonder than that, God is God and man.
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and yet the Son of God, the consideration of the mystery of the Trinity, that appears in Christ, is a great wonder above reason, that wee may adore it,
and yet the Son of God, the consideration of the mystery of the Trinity, that appears in christ, is a great wonder above reason, that we may adore it,
but God and man hypostatically united, the union of the Natures, that these Natures should bee united both in one Person, this is the great wonder in Christian Religion.
but God and man hypostatically united, the Union of the Nature's, that these Nature's should be united both in one Person, this is the great wonder in Christian Religion.
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to unite a peece of earth, and a peece of flesh, to such a glorious thing as a rational immortal soul is, the union of these two together in one person is the greatest work,
to unite a piece of earth, and a piece of Flesh, to such a glorious thing as a rational immortal soul is, the Union of these two together in one person is the greatest work,
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but certainly the union of the body and soul, the soul being of the same nature with the Angels, that it should bee united with the body to make but one Person, this is a great wonder in the works of Nature:
but Certainly the Union of the body and soul, the soul being of the same nature with the Angels, that it should be united with the body to make but one Person, this is a great wonder in the works of Nature:
But to unite the second Person in Trinity to the nature of man, not to the nature of Angels, for so the Scripture saith, Christ did not take upon him the nature of Angels, but the seed of Abraham;
But to unite the second Person in Trinity to the nature of man, not to the nature of Angels, for so the Scripture Says, christ did not take upon him the nature of Angels, but the seed of Abraham;
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but to refuse that, and take mans nature, and unite it in one Person, that so it should bee said that that Person that is God, the same Person is man, Here is the great Wonder in Christian Religion, the Personal union of the Natures of Christ;
but to refuse that, and take men nature, and unite it in one Person, that so it should be said that that Person that is God, the same Person is man, Here is the great Wonder in Christian Religion, the Personal Union of the Nature's of christ;
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What, can God that is the Lord of glory, that made heaven and earth, the Eternal God, whose Name alone is excellent, can hee bee crucified? yet that Person that was the Lord of glory, whose Name alone is glorious, that Person was crucified,
What, can God that is the Lord of glory, that made heaven and earth, the Eternal God, whose Name alone is excellent, can he be Crucified? yet that Person that was the Lord of glory, whose Name alone is glorious, that Person was Crucified,
But you will say, to what great purpose is it for us to understand this, that Christ was God and man in one Person, is it not enough to understand that hee was God and man? what need wee look so much at the union of the two Natures? My brethren, Know that there is a great deal in this, in knowing the union of the two Natures.
But you will say, to what great purpose is it for us to understand this, that christ was God and man in one Person, is it not enough to understand that he was God and man? what need we look so much At the Union of the two Nature's? My brothers, Know that there is a great deal in this, in knowing the Union of the two Nature's.
yet it was of infinite value and efficacy, and the infinite value and efficacy of what Christ did and suffered, doth arise from the union of the two Natures,
yet it was of infinite valve and efficacy, and the infinite valve and efficacy of what christ did and suffered, does arise from the Union of the two Nature's,
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Fearing hee should dye, and the Devil came with this temptation, Why, thy sin doth deserve an infinite punishment, thou hast sinned against an infinite God,
Fearing he should die, and the devil Come with this temptation, Why, thy since does deserve an infinite punishment, thou hast sinned against an infinite God,
but Christ in whom you have trusted, hee being man, and suffering onely in his humane nature, hee could suffer onely that that was finite, and his death was but a few dayes, a day or two,
but christ in whom you have trusted, he being man, and suffering only in his humane nature, he could suffer only that that was finite, and his death was but a few days, a day or two,
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I but how canst thou tell that this death of Jesus Christ is of infinite merit to satisfie the infinite Justice of God that requires satisfaction for thy sin? Why God hath so appointed it,
I but how Canst thou tell that this death of jesus christ is of infinite merit to satisfy the infinite justice of God that requires satisfaction for thy since? Why God hath so appointed it,
but if thou canst see the ground of this, that will bee a marvellous help to thy faith, that thou canst look upon thy Mediator as God and man in one Person,
but if thou Canst see the ground of this, that will be a marvellous help to thy faith, that thou Canst look upon thy Mediator as God and man in one Person,
but how came Christ to take mans nature upon him? it was a wonderful and a strange kinde of way that the second Person in Trinity came to take our nature upon him, it was by being conceived by the Holy Ghost, by being born of a Virgin;
but how Come christ to take men nature upon him? it was a wondered and a strange kind of Way that the second Person in Trinity Come to take our nature upon him, it was by being conceived by the Holy Ghost, by being born of a Virgae;
the way of Christs generation it is wonderful, Oh who can declare it? Wee ordinarily can say, wee do beleeve that Christ was born of a Virgin, born of the Virgin Mary, who cannot repeat his Creed? but I appeal to you,
the Way of Christ generation it is wondered, O who can declare it? we ordinarily can say, we do believe that christ was born of a Virgae, born of the Virgae Marry, who cannot repeat his Creed? but I appeal to you,
when were your hearts ever taken with the wonderful work of God in the Incarnation of Christ, that way of being born of a Virgin? God faith that hee will do a great and marvellous thing;
when were your hearts ever taken with the wondered work of God in the Incarnation of christ, that Way of being born of a Virgae? God faith that he will do a great and marvellous thing;
and hee must bee born after another way different from the ordinary way of Mankinde, in a wonderful way, the Holy Ghost being the cause of the conception,
and he must be born After Another Way different from the ordinary Way of Mankind, in a wondered Way, the Holy Ghost being the cause of the conception,
therefore if Christ now should have come from him in the ordinary way, if hee had been of the seed of Adam, then hee must have been under the Covenant that Adam was,
Therefore if christ now should have come from him in the ordinary Way, if he had been of the seed of Adam, then he must have been under the Covenant that Adam was,
unto his posterity, and in him wee were to stand or fall. (Now whether there might have been any other way or no for Christ to have been freed from it, wee will not stand to dispute.) But now Christ was freed from the Covenant,
unto his posterity, and in him we were to stand or fallen. (Now whither there might have been any other Way or no for christ to have been freed from it, we will not stand to dispute.) But now christ was freed from the Covenant,
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so as hee was not now under original guilt, under original corruption, because hee was conceived by the Holy Ghost, hee was conceived, not after the ordinary way of men,
so as he was not now under original guilt, under original corruption, Because he was conceived by the Holy Ghost, he was conceived, not After the ordinary Way of men,
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whereas you are to know, that all your children coming into the world after the ordinary way of generation, coming from man, by man, the first minute that their souls and bodies are together, that the childe is alive in the womb, it comes under the guilt of Adams transgression,
whereas you Are to know, that all your children coming into the world After the ordinary Way of generation, coming from man, by man, the First minute that their Souls and bodies Are together, that the child is alive in the womb, it comes under the guilt of Adams Transgression,
the work that Christ came into the world about, is the greatest, and the most wonderful Work that ever was undertaken since the world began, or can possibly bee undertaken:
the work that christ Come into the world about, is the greatest, and the most wondered Work that ever was undertaken since the world began, or can possibly be undertaken:
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Why what was the Work that Christ came into the world about? It was first to stand between God, the angry God, God provoked with mans sin, and sinful man.
Why what was the Work that christ Come into the world about? It was First to stand between God, the angry God, God provoked with men since, and sinful man.
the Work that Christ came to do, it was to make up all the wrongs that sin had done, that sin had brought to God, Christ came to make up the vast infinite breach that there was made between God and man,
the Work that christ Come to do, it was to make up all the wrongs that since had done, that since had brought to God, christ Come to make up the vast infinite breach that there was made between God and man,
so to procure Reconciliation for man, as to make God amends for all the sin that had been committed, here is the work that Christ undertook, hee undertook to pacifie the wrath of God his Father, in such a way,
so to procure Reconciliation for man, as to make God amends for all the since that had been committed, Here is the work that christ undertook, he undertook to pacify the wrath of God his Father, in such a Way,
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as that it should be let out upon him, and hee would bear what ever fruits of Gods wrath was due to the sin of man, hee came (I say) into the world for to reconcile God and man, to make up all the breach,
as that it should be let out upon him, and he would bear what ever fruits of God's wrath was due to the since of man, he Come (I say) into the world for to reconcile God and man, to make up all the breach,
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Yea the great Work that hee came into the world about, was, that hee might bring this to pass, that God his Father should have further glory now from his work,
Yea the great Work that he Come into the world about, was, that he might bring this to pass, that God his Father should have further glory now from his work,
than ever hee should have had, if so bee there had never been any breach made, here is the great work that Christ came into the world about, Christ beholding, that through mans sin, all things were even brought to a confusion, Mans sin had plundered all the world (as it were) plundered the Works of God,
than ever he should have had, if so be there had never been any breach made, Here is the great work that christ Come into the world about, christ beholding, that through men since, all things were even brought to a confusion, men since had plundered all the world (as it were) plundered the Works of God,
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and that hee came into the world, but what came hee for? Oh learn to sanctifie Gods Name in this, to look upon Christ whose Name is Wonderful, in regard not onely of what hee was in himself,
and that he Come into the world, but what Come he for? O Learn to sanctify God's Name in this, to look upon christ whose Name is Wondered, in regard not only of what he was in himself,
and certainly did wee apprehend Christ thus, and look upon Christ as having such a Name as this is, Wonderful, and know that upon this ground hee is called Wonderful, it would teach us to adore him, to honour him, to magnifie him,
and Certainly did we apprehend christ thus, and look upon christ as having such a Name as this is, Wondered, and know that upon this ground he is called Wondered, it would teach us to adore him, to honour him, to magnify him,
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and to have high thoughts of him, it would bee a mighty means to draw our hearts to beleeve in him, the very setting of Christ as hee is in himself before the soul as the full object of faith, hath a mighty power to draw faith out;
and to have high thoughts of him, it would be a mighty means to draw our hearts to believe in him, the very setting of christ as he is in himself before the soul as the full Object of faith, hath a mighty power to draw faith out;
so the setting of Christ in his glory and excellency, in what hee is, and what hee came into the world for (I say) it hath a mighty power to draw forth faith, not onely to draw forth faith where faith was before,
so the setting of christ in his glory and excellency, in what he is, and what he Come into the world for (I say) it hath a mighty power to draw forth faith, not only to draw forth faith where faith was before,
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and look upon him as the great Wonder of the World, and never leave meditating until you finde your heart come to this, to admire at the Glory of God in Jesus Christ;
and look upon him as the great Wonder of the World, and never leave meditating until you find your heart come to this, to admire At the Glory of God in jesus christ;
this may confidently bee concluded upon, that that Soul that •e••r found its self taken with admiring of the Glory of God in Christ, did never know what Christ meant;
this may confidently be concluded upon, that that Soul that •e••r found its self taken with admiring of the Glory of God in christ, did never know what christ meant;
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Christ signifies the Anointed of God, and is all one with the Messias; that that was the Messias in the Old Testament, is Christ in the New. The word signifies Anointed. And Christ is the Anointed of the Father, Anointed to those three great Offices, King, Priest, and Prophet.
christ signifies the Anointed of God, and is all one with the Messias; that that was the Messias in the Old Testament, is christ in the New. The word signifies Anointed. And christ is the Anointed of the Father, Anointed to those three great Offices, King, Priest, and Prophet.
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Great in all these three Offices, never any man in the world had them all before, I say, never man in the world was Anointed to these three together, but onely Christ.
Great in all these three Offices, never any man in the world had them all before, I say, never man in the world was Anointed to these three together, but only christ.
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as having those threefold eminencies that was accounted the greatest eminency in the world, for those were the three great eminencies, the eminency of wisdome to teach,
as having those threefold Eminences that was accounted the greatest eminency in the world, for those were the three great Eminences, the eminency of Wisdom to teach,
If you read the 45. Psalm at your leasure about the middle of it, Thy Throne, O God, is for ever and ever, the Scepter of thy Kingdome is a right Scepter. And Rev. 17.14. Christ there is said to bee Lord of Lords, and King of Kings.
If you read the 45. Psalm At your leisure about the middle of it, Thy Throne, Oh God, is for ever and ever, the Sceptre of thy Kingdom is a right Sceptre. And Rev. 17.14. christ there is said to be Lord of lords, and King of Kings.
Now hee is wonderful in his Kingly power that hath all the Kings and Lords, and all Authority in the world under his feet, indeed they all hold on him,
Now he is wondered in his Kingly power that hath all the Kings and lords, and all authority in the world under his feet, indeed they all hold on him,
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though hee bee their King in a special manner, but hee is the King of Nations too, Christ hee is the King of Nations, God-Man (I say) the government of all the world is given to him, all the Nations of the World are unde• him to govern and to judge,
though he be their King in a special manner, but he is the King of nations too, christ he is the King of nations, God-Man (I say) the government of all the world is given to him, all the nations of the World Are unde• him to govern and to judge,
Hee is not onely the governour of the World universally, but a heavenly King, even the Angels themselves are under him, Thrones, and Principalities, and Dominions, in Eph. 1.20. They are all brought into one under Christ, yea and the Devils themselves are under him;
He is not only the governor of the World universally, but a heavenly King, even the Angels themselves Are under him, Thrones, and Principalities, and Dominions, in Ephesians 1.20. They Are all brought into one under christ, yea and the Devils themselves Are under him;
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5 And then fifthly, This King Jesus Christ, is King in another manner than any other Kings upon the ea•th, fo• it is hee alone that makes Laws, other Kings have not power themselves to make Laws,
5 And then fifthly, This King jesus christ, is King in Another manner than any other Kings upon the ea•th, fo• it is he alone that makes Laws, other Kings have not power themselves to make Laws,
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and the same Ordinances, and the same Church-officers, there must bee no additions of any; Why? because that in Spiritual government, there wee wait upon God for his presence;
and the same Ordinances, and the same Church-officers, there must be no additions of any; Why? Because that in Spiritual government, there we wait upon God for his presence;
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wee wait upon the presence of Christ to work spiritually upon the soul, and wee expect a spiritual efficacy from Jesus Christ upon our souls, to draw us nearer to him,
we wait upon the presence of christ to work spiritually upon the soul, and we expect a spiritual efficacy from jesus christ upon our Souls, to draw us nearer to him,
To that I answer briefly thus, There are some things that do belong to those spiritual Ordinances, things that are in the Church that may bee helpful to them in a natural way;
To that I answer briefly thus, There Are Some things that do belong to those spiritual Ordinances, things that Are in the Church that may be helpful to them in a natural Way;
as now if congregations meet they must meet in some place, they must have civil order in their meeting, there may bee some things civil and natural subservient unto those things that are spiritual;
as now if congregations meet they must meet in Some place, they must have civil order in their meeting, there may be Some things civil and natural subservient unto those things that Are spiritual;
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if there bee any natural help, or civil help, as wee that are men cannot bee exe•cised in things that are spiritual, without some natural and civil helps, there certainly the prudence of man may come in;
if there be any natural help, or civil help, as we that Are men cannot be exe•cised in things that Are spiritual, without Some natural and civil helps, there Certainly the prudence of man may come in;
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here lyes the evil of mans inventions, when there shall bee any inventions of man that shall come instead of a spiritual Ordinance, that shall bee set by mans Institution,
Here lies the evil of men Inventions, when there shall be any Inventions of man that shall come instead of a spiritual Ordinance, that shall be Set by men Institution,
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why then it comes to bee superstition, I say, when any thing is set by man in the worship of God, that shall have more in it than that that is natural or civil to help,
why then it comes to be Superstition, I say, when any thing is Set by man in the worship of God, that shall have more in it than that that is natural or civil to help,
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As thus, If the Church of God meet together for Ordinances, it must meet in some place, this is a natural help to have a convenient meeting-place, to have a place to keep them from the air,
As thus, If the Church of God meet together for Ordinances, it must meet in Some place, this is a natural help to have a convenient meetingplace, to have a place to keep them from the air,
but if it go one step higher than naturalness of the place, If I shall make this place by the consecration of man to bee used as an Ordinance to draw mee nearer to God,
but if it go one step higher than naturalness of the place, If I shall make this place by the consecration of man to be used as an Ordinance to draw me nearer to God,
or God nearer to mee, that is, to think that my prayers in that place are more acceptable than in another, that because I perform services in that place it shall bee more accepted, Here I say, man raises it higher than natural,
or God nearer to me, that is, to think that my Prayers in that place Are more acceptable than in Another, that Because I perform services in that place it shall be more accepted, Here I say, man raises it higher than natural,
and certainly, no Subjects are bound so farre to the humours of men, that they shall doe what they list, there is no absolute power that one man hath over another;
and Certainly, no Subject's Are bound so Far to the humours of men, that they shall do what they list, there is no absolute power that one man hath over Another;
for the good of the place, then the rule vvill hold, that if there be not scandal or contempt, there is no obligation upon a mans conscience, meerly because it is the will of man.
for the good of the place, then the Rule will hold, that if there be not scandal or contempt, there is no obligation upon a men conscience, merely Because it is the will of man.
But now the Lavves of Christ, vvhatsoever they are, they lay bonds upon consciences, and if I doe offend them never so secretly, I stand as guilty before the great God;
But now the Laws of christ, whatsoever they Are, they lay bonds upon Consciences, and if I do offend them never so secretly, I stand as guilty before the great God;
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8 And then in the Eighth place, Christs Kingly power it reaches to mens hearts, (I must not as I goe along enter into the large opening of any thing that may be controversal,
8 And then in the Eighth place, Christ Kingly power it reaches to men's hearts, (I must not as I go along enter into the large opening of any thing that may be controversal,
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but meerly present vvhat at large might be opened to you, about the Kingly povver of Christ) I say, Christs Kingly povver is vvonderful in this, in that it rules over the hearts of men as vvell as their consciences;
but merely present what At large might be opened to you, about the Kingly power of christ) I say, Christ Kingly power is wondered in this, in that it rules over the hearts of men as well as their Consciences;
vvhy the Kings of the earth, if they vvere put all together, they could not subdue the heart of any one poor man in the world, the will of the poorest Creature in the world cannot be subdued by all the powers of all the Potentates and Emperours upon the face of the earth;
why the Kings of the earth, if they were put all together, they could not subdue the heart of any one poor man in the world, the will of the Poorest Creature in the world cannot be subdued by all the Powers of all the Potentates and emperors upon the face of the earth;
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they may beat his body, or torter his body, or kill his body, but to subdue his heart, to make his soul to bee subject and obedient to them, that I say, all the powers of all the Potentates in the world,
they may beatrice his body, or torture his body, or kill his body, but to subdue his heart, to make his soul to be Subject and obedient to them, that I say, all the Powers of all the Potentates in the world,
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but Jesus Christ hee is alvvayes present in the Administration of vvhat ever is administred to any of his Subjects, he stands by and looks upon them all.
but jesus christ he is always present in the Administration of what ever is administered to any of his Subject's, he Stands by and looks upon them all.
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but vvith such and such Instruments? But Jesus Christ is vvonderful in his Kingly povver, in that hee hath no need of any Instruments for the administration of any Justice,
but with such and such Instruments? But jesus christ is wondered in his Kingly power, in that he hath no need of any Instruments for the administration of any justice,
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if we had such kind of Governours, that had power over all the plots and designs of the enemies, what a happy condition would we think our selves to be in? Now this is in our King the Lord Jesus Christ, he hath power over all the plots and endeavours of all adversaries, to work them all for the good of his Church.
if we had such kind of Governors, that had power over all the plots and designs of the enemies, what a happy condition would we think our selves to be in? Now this is in our King the Lord jesus christ, he hath power over all the plots and endeavours of all Adversaries, to work them all for the good of his Church.
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13 Further, the Lord Christ is wonderful for his Kingly power in regard of his righteousnesse, Thy scepter is a righteous scepter, he is King of righteousnesse,
13 Further, the Lord christ is wondered for his Kingly power in regard of his righteousness, Thy sceptre is a righteous sceptre, he is King of righteousness,
and hath righteous Administrations, but this is a King that brings everlasting righteousnesse to his people, ye• he himself is the righteousnesse of his people;
and hath righteous Administrations, but this is a King that brings everlasting righteousness to his people, ye• he himself is the righteousness of his people;
and upon their crucifying of him, Peter there stands up and tells them in the six and thirtieth verse, that God had made that same Jesus whom they had crucified, both Lord and Christ;
and upon their crucifying of him, Peter there Stands up and tells them in the six and thirtieth verse, that God had made that same jesus whom they had Crucified, both Lord and christ;
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The administration of all things in the World now, I say, it is given to Christ joyntly with his Father, Jesus Christ God-Man, sits upon the Throne of his Father, not only the second Person in Trinity,
The administration of all things in the World now, I say, it is given to christ jointly with his Father, jesus christ God-Man, sits upon the Throne of his Father, not only the second Person in Trinity,
the Humane Nature of Christ being joyned in one Person with the Divine, so it comes to have of the glory of this Kingly power upon it, that it may bee said, That Person that is Man, doth now at this time sit upon the Throne of his Father,
the Humane Nature of christ being joined in one Person with the Divine, so it comes to have of the glory of this Kingly power upon it, that it may be said, That Person that is Man, does now At this time fit upon the Throne of his Father,
so that the Apostle speaks of a subjection of Christ that shall be afterwards unto the Father more than is now, in 1 Cor. 15.25. it is a text certainly that hath a great mystery in it, and is very hard to understand, For hee must reign till he hath put all enemies under his feet;
so that the Apostle speaks of a subjection of christ that shall be afterwards unto the Father more than is now, in 1 Cor. 15.25. it is a text Certainly that hath a great mystery in it, and is very hard to understand, For he must Reign till he hath put all enemies under his feet;
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And when all things shall be subdued unto him, then shall the Son also himself be subject unto him that put all things under him, that God may be all in all.
And when all things shall be subdued unto him, then shall the Son also himself be Subject unto him that put all things under him, that God may be all in all.
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and hee himself shall bee subject, that is, hee, when hee hath subdued all the enemies of the Church, hee shall in a visible and a more glorious way rule over his own Saints,
and he himself shall be Subject, that is, he, when he hath subdued all the enemies of the Church, he shall in a visible and a more glorious Way Rule over his own Saints,
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and that eternally, and then hee to together with his Saints, he as the head of his Saints, shall in another way bee subject unto God than now hee is for the present, there shall bee another administration of things than now there is;
and that eternally, and then he to together with his Saints, he as the head of his Saints, shall in Another Way be Subject unto God than now he is for the present, there shall be Another administration of things than now there is;
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but this, I say, is a great mystery, onely the Scripture holds forth such a thing as this, that hereafter Christ shall have another Throne than that hee hath now.
but this, I say, is a great mystery, only the Scripture holds forth such a thing as this, that hereafter christ shall have Another Throne than that he hath now.
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as the Rulers, and Kings, and Princes of the earth, for the greater part, I say, Christ hath had no men that have more kept-under his Kingdome than the Rulers & great ones,
as the Rulers, and Kings, and Princes of the earth, for the greater part, I say, christ hath had no men that have more kept-under his Kingdom than the Rulers & great ones,
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But now in regard of our necessity, it is true, If all Rule and Authority should bee put down while wee are in such a condition as wee are for the present, certainly wee should bee all in a confusion,
But now in regard of our necessity, it is true, If all Rule and authority should be put down while we Are in such a condition as we Are for the present, Certainly we should be all in a confusion,
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so you have it in the book of the Revelations, chap. 11. vers. 15. That there were g•eat voyces in heaven, saying, The Kingdomes of this world are become the Kingdomes of our Lord,
so you have it in the book of the Revelations, chap. 11. vers. 15. That there were g•eat voices in heaven, saying, The Kingdoms of this world Are become the Kingdoms of our Lord,
18 And then the last of all, Christ is such a King, as hee doth in a spiritual sense make all his Subjects Kings, hee hath a Crown of glory for every Subject,
18 And then the last of all, christ is such a King, as he does in a spiritual sense make all his Subject's Kings, he hath a Crown of glory for every Subject,
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Oh did wee but apprehend these things by faith, that wee have to do with Christ as such a King, certainly our hearts could not bee troubled whatsoever stirs there are in the world, whatsoever Kings and Princes do in the world;
O did we but apprehend these things by faith, that we have to do with christ as such a King, Certainly our hearts could not be troubled whatsoever stirs there Are in the world, whatsoever Kings and Princes do in the world;
I beseech you do not think that these are notions that I speak unto you, those that exercise their faith aright upon Christ, they exercise their faith upon him as such a King.
I beseech you do not think that these Are notions that I speak unto you, those that exercise their faith aright upon christ, they exercise their faith upon him as such a King.
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because they never knew Christ to be thus. Well might the Psalmist say, Psal. 97.1. The Lord Reigneth, let the earth rejoyce, let the multitude of Isles bee glad thereof.
Because they never knew christ to be thus. Well might the Psalmist say, Psalm 97.1. The Lord Reigneth, let the earth rejoice, let the multitude of Isles be glad thereof.
for the good of his Church, otherwise it could not continue in the world: Oh let the earth rejoyce, because the Lord doth Reign; And again, in Psal. 99.1. mark there what use is made of Christs Kingly power.
for the good of his Church, otherwise it could not continue in the world: O let the earth rejoice, Because the Lord does Reign; And again, in Psalm 99.1. mark there what use is made of Christ Kingly power.
certainly all wicked and ungodly men that are Rebels against this King, they have cause to tremble, such men as say of Christ, Wee will not have this man to reign over us, they have cause to tremble,
Certainly all wicked and ungodly men that Are Rebels against this King, they have cause to tremble, such men as say of christ, we will not have this man to Reign over us, they have cause to tremble,
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Now for the second thing, and that is the Priestly Office of Jesus Christ, Christ is wonderful in that, hee is a great High Priest. In Heb. 4.14. Christ is there called a Great High Priest, Seeing then that wee have a Great High Priest that is passed into the heavens; And so in Heb. 7.26.
Now for the second thing, and that is the Priestly Office of jesus christ, christ is wondered in that, he is a great High Priest. In Hebrew 4.14. christ is there called a Great High Priest, Seeing then that we have a Great High Priest that is passed into the heavens; And so in Hebrew 7.26.
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the Offering that Christ offered, it was the blood of God, I say, it was that that wee may call safely according to Scripture language, the blood of God;
the Offering that christ offered, it was the blood of God, I say, it was that that we may call safely according to Scripture language, the blood of God;
and that will not seem to bee a hard expression, if wee understand what the personal union of the two Natures are, in Act. 20.28. faith the Apostle to the Church of Ephesus, Take heed therefore unto your selves, and to all the flock over which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the Church of God which hee hath purchased with his own blood.
and that will not seem to be a hard expression, if we understand what the personal Union of the two Nature's Are, in Act. 20.28. faith the Apostle to the Church of Ephesus, Take heed Therefore unto your selves, and to all the flock over which the Holy Ghost hath made you Overseers, to feed the Church of God which he hath purchased with his own blood.
5 Further from this follows, that Christ offered a Sacrifice unto God that was sufficient to satisfie God for all the wrong that ever was done him by mans sin;
5 Further from this follows, that christ offered a Sacrifice unto God that was sufficient to satisfy God for all the wrong that ever was done him by men since;
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But now the Sacrifice that Christ offered unto the Father, when hee, that High Priest, came to offer, it was a Sacrifice that did satisfie Gods infinite Justice, did make up all the wrong that all the sins of the Elect had ever done to God, it was that that infinite Justice said it was well-pleased withall.
But now the Sacrifice that christ offered unto the Father, when he, that High Priest, Come to offer, it was a Sacrifice that did satisfy God's infinite justice, did make up all the wrong that all the Sins of the Elect had ever done to God, it was that that infinite justice said it was well-pleased withal.
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because God would bee pleased to accept of it, but a Sacrifice that had in its self such a savour that could not but bee sweet in the nostrils of God the Father,
Because God would be pleased to accept of it, but a Sacrifice that had in its self such a savour that could not but be sweet in the nostrils of God the Father,
was there ever heard of such a Priest that came to offer sacrifice, that did offer himself for such as hee would make attonement for? Jesus Christ hee was anointed by God the Father as a Priest of his Church to offer sacrifice,
was there ever herd of such a Priest that Come to offer sacrifice, that did offer himself for such as he would make atonement for? jesus christ he was anointed by God the Father as a Priest of his Church to offer sacrifice,
if so bee that hee had offered that that had been the worth of Heaven and Earth, whatsoever it had been, it could never have been an Attonement for those souls which hee did undertake for, therefore Christ offers himself;
if so be that he had offered that that had been the worth of Heaven and Earth, whatsoever it had been, it could never have been an Atonement for those Souls which he did undertake for, Therefore christ offers himself;
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And a body hast thou prepared for mee, both body and soul of Christ was offered to God the Father for a sacrifice, that hee might smell a sweet savour of rest,
And a body hast thou prepared for me, both body and soul of christ was offered to God the Father for a sacrifice, that he might smell a sweet savour of rest,
and because this expression seems to bee very hard, I take this out of Heb. 9.14. How much more shall the bloud of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit, offered himself without spot to God;
and Because this expression seems to be very hard, I take this out of Hebrew 9.14. How much more shall the blood of christ, who through the Eternal Spirit, offered himself without spot to God;
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now the Priests in former time, they offered many Sacrifices, and they offered often; but now if you would read of Christs Priestly Office, read especially the seventh, eighth,
now the Priests in former time, they offered many Sacrifices, and they offered often; but now if you would read of Christ Priestly Office, read especially the seventh, eighth,
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and ninth Chapters of the Epistle to the Hebrews, and there you shall have as much almost as in all the Scripture besides, of the Priestly Office of Jesus Christ;
and ninth Chapters of the Epistle to the Hebrews, and there you shall have as much almost as in all the Scripture beside, of the Priestly Office of jesus christ;
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The Priests in the Law they offered often, but Christ offered but once, and having but once offered hee sits down in glory, upon his offering of himself but once before the Father it was available for ever,
The Priests in the Law they offered often, but christ offered but once, and having but once offered he sits down in glory, upon his offering of himself but once before the Father it was available for ever,
for so the Scripture saith in the eighth of the Hebrews, That we have such an high Priest, who is set on the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens, and there he is making intercession.
for so the Scripture Says in the eighth of the Hebrews, That we have such an high Priest, who is Set on the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens, and there he is making Intercession.
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and thou art discouraged for the straitnesse of thy heart, and the like, but now learn how to make use of thy faith, look upon Jesus Christ, hee is the object of thy faith;
and thou art discouraged for the straitness of thy heart, and the like, but now Learn how to make use of thy faith, look upon jesus christ, he is the Object of thy faith;
How wonderful would be the comfort and joy of the Saints of God in the exercising of their faith, upon this that I doe but now name unto you, whereby as wee goe along you may see how farre short you have come from exercising your faith upon Christ as such a Saviour,
How wondered would be the Comfort and joy of the Saints of God in the exercising of their faith, upon this that I do but now name unto you, whereby as we go along you may see how Far short you have come from exercising your faith upon christ as such a Saviour,
the Priests in the Law they dyed, but Christ he is a Priest for ever, and hee makes intercession himself, he hath no Deputy, nor no Successors as others had,
the Priests in the Law they died, but christ he is a Priest for ever, and he makes Intercession himself, he hath no Deputy, nor no Successors as Others had,
but he himself makes intercession for ever for his people, and his Priest-hood is confirmed by an Oath, The Lord sware; the Lord by an Oath confirmed the Priesthood of Christ after the order of Melchisedeck, to the end that we might bee the more sure of such a wonderful mercy of God to Mankind, that is the reason that he added an Oath to the Priest-hood of Christ,
but he himself makes Intercession for ever for his people, and his Priesthood is confirmed by an Oath, The Lord sware; the Lord by an Oath confirmed the Priesthood of christ After the order of Melchisedeck, to the end that we might be the more sure of such a wondered mercy of God to Mankind, that is the reason that he added an Oath to the Priesthood of christ,
for beleevers when they hear such things (those that are weak) I but Lord (think they) are these things so? is it possible that God should have such thoughts of Mankind, to work so wonderful for mans Salvation!
for believers when they hear such things (those that Are weak) I but Lord (think they) Are these things so? is it possible that God should have such thoughts of Mankind, to work so wondered for men Salvation!
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and in comparison of this it was but an external covenant, for there was certainly a covenant of Works besides that of Grace, that God did renew with the people of Israel, even when he gave the Law, the Ceremonial Law did not only typifie the Covenant of Grace that should bee revealed hereafter more fully,
and in comparison of this it was but an external Covenant, for there was Certainly a Covenant of Works beside that of Grace, that God did renew with the people of Israel, even when he gave the Law, the Ceremonial Law did not only typify the Covenant of Grace that should be revealed hereafter more Fully,
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but it was annexed to the Covenant of Works, as it appears plainly in the Epistle to the Hebrews, but yet still I say they had a Covenant of Grace that was coucht darkly in the Ceremonial Law,
but it was annexed to the Covenant of Works, as it appears plainly in the Epistle to the Hebrews, but yet still I say they had a Covenant of Grace that was couched darkly in the Ceremonial Law,
And it brings the Saints into the Holy of Holies, and that with boldnesse, and for that you have a most excellent Scripture of the Saints being brought into the Holy of Holies by the Priest-hood of Christ, in the tenth to the Hebrews, Having therefore boldnesse to enter into the holiest by the bloud of Jesus, by the Sacrifice that this our Priest hath offered to the Father, we come to enter into the Holiest of all, and that with boldnesse.
And it brings the Saints into the Holy of Holies, and that with boldness, and for that you have a most excellent Scripture of the Saints being brought into the Holy of Holies by the Priesthood of christ, in the tenth to the Hebrews, Having Therefore boldness to enter into the Holiest by the blood of jesus, by the Sacrifice that this our Priest hath offered to the Father, we come to enter into the Holiest of all, and that with boldness.
but now mark, here not only Christ our High Priest, but we, may come with boldnesse, which none of the people could doe in the Law, that is thus, there is such an efficacy in the Sacrifice of our High Priest,
but now mark, Here not only christ our High Priest, but we, may come with boldness, which none of the people could do in the Law, that is thus, there is such an efficacy in the Sacrifice of our High Priest,
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as that every beleever may come, though hee hath never so many sins of his own, he may come with boldnesse into the Holy of Holies, into the most immediate presence of God the Father, through the sacrifice of this our Priest, that hath made such a way by his Bloud for us, to come and enter into the Holy of Holies;
as that every believer may come, though he hath never so many Sins of his own, he may come with boldness into the Holy of Holies, into the most immediate presence of God the Father, through the sacrifice of this our Priest, that hath made such a Way by his Blood for us, to come and enter into the Holy of Holies;
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and give up thy Sacrifice into his hands, and desire that hee vvould present it to the Father? certainly except thou dost so, all thy Sacrifices are cast out as dung and filth in thy face,
and give up thy Sacrifice into his hands, and desire that he would present it to the Father? Certainly except thou dost so, all thy Sacrifices Are cast out as dung and filth in thy face,
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and in this Jesus Christ is wonderful in his Priestly Office, for by vertue of that Sacrifice of his that he offered to the Father, all the Sacrifices of all the elect ones are tendered up to the Father,
and in this jesus christ is wondered in his Priestly Office, for by virtue of that Sacrifice of his that he offered to the Father, all the Sacrifices of all the elect ones Are tendered up to the Father,
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when you understand him not in those things that are his glory? or you that doe understand him, oh but how seldome hath your faith acted upon him, according as hee hath been set out unto you in these several things? The Prophetical Office of Christ.
when you understand him not in those things that Are his glory? or you that do understand him, o but how seldom hath your faith acted upon him, according as he hath been Set out unto you in these several things? The Prophetical Office of christ.
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First, a wonderful Prophet he must needs be, for hee is one that knowes all the minde of God the Father perfectly, which certainly all the Creatures in the world doe not;
First, a wondered Prophet he must needs be, for he is one that knows all the mind of God the Father perfectly, which Certainly all the Creatures in the world do not;
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And this is made in Scripture as a fruit of his being slain, in the fifth of the Revelation, vers. 6. And I beheld, and loe in the midst of the Throne,
And this is made in Scripture as a fruit of his being slave, in the fifth of the Revelation, vers. 6. And I beheld, and lo in the midst of the Throne,
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it was a Lamb slain that did it, •oting, that it is a fruit of the death of Christ, that those things which concern the Saints come to bee opened and made known unto them,
it was a Lamb slave that did it, •oting, that it is a fruit of the death of christ, that those things which concern the Saints come to be opened and made known unto them,
2 That the dulnesse cannot hinder, whether they have strong parts, or weak parts, it is all one to the teaching of Jesus Christ, it may be a hinderance to a Ministers teaching,
2 That the dulness cannot hinder, whither they have strong parts, or weak parts, it is all one to the teaching of jesus christ, it may be a hindrance to a Ministers teaching,
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in the fifteenth of John, vers. 15. there is an expression of the Prophetical Office of Christ, saith Christ there, Henceforth I call you not servants,
in the fifteenth of John, vers. 15. there is an expression of the Prophetical Office of christ, Says christ there, Henceforth I call you not Servants,
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now saith he, all things that I have known of the Father, that is, that concerns you to know, there is nothing that I have known of my father from eternity, that any way concerns you to know,
now Says he, all things that I have known of the Father, that is, that concerns you to know, there is nothing that I have known of my father from eternity, that any Way concerns you to know,
Christ he is the Prophet of his Church, to reveal to thy soul, if thou beest a beleever, whatsoever he knowes of his Father, all those treasures of wisdome,
christ he is the Prophet of his Church, to reveal to thy soul, if thou Best a believer, whatsoever he knows of his Father, all those treasures of Wisdom,
you will say, Wee never can beleeve it, that such poor ignorant people should understand things of religion better than Learned men, and great Rabbies.
you will say, we never can believe it, that such poor ignorant people should understand things of Religion better than Learned men, and great Rabbies.
When God the Father sent Christ into the World, he saith, Goe your way; and this is the charge that I lay upon you, that whatsoever you have heard of me from all eternity,
When God the Father sent christ into the World, he Says, Go your Way; and this is the charge that I lay upon you, that whatsoever you have herd of me from all eternity,
and this is spoken to his Disciples, not as eminent only, but he calls them friends, in the fourteenth verse, And all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known to you;
and this is spoken to his Disciples, not as eminent only, but he calls them Friends, in the fourteenth verse, And all things that I have herd of my Father I have made known to you;
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for Jesus Christ to make known these blessed things that he hath heard of the Father, that are kept from the wise of the world, this is the fruit of Christs friendship;
for jesus christ to make known these blessed things that he hath herd of the Father, that Are kept from the wise of the world, this is the fruit of Christ friendship;
A. Why? if Christ reveals to your souls those great things of eternal life that he hath heard from the Father, certainly you are the friends of Jesus Christ;
A. Why? if christ reveals to your Souls those great things of Eternal life that he hath herd from the Father, Certainly you Are the Friends of jesus christ;
saith Christ, I have done it, I have given unto them the words which thou gavest mee, and therefore Christ hee is called the Word, especially in regard of his Prophetical Office, The Word was made Flesh, the Word was God;
Says christ, I have done it, I have given unto them the words which thou Gavest me, and Therefore christ he is called the Word, especially in regard of his Prophetical Office, The Word was made Flesh, the Word was God;
3 The wonder of Christs Prophetical Office, it is in the great things that hee is sent to reveal, in the high things, the supernatural things, things that are so infinitely above the reach of reason.
3 The wonder of Christ Prophetical Office, it is in the great things that he is sent to reveal, in the high things, the supernatural things, things that Are so infinitely above the reach of reason.
now this is the Spirit of God that is sent from the Father and the Son, that searches the deep things of God, they are deep, high, supernatural, glorious things that Jesus Christ doth discover;
now this is the Spirit of God that is sent from the Father and the Son, that Searches the deep things of God, they Are deep, high, supernatural, glorious things that jesus christ does discover;
There is nothing written in the book of Nature, in the gre•t book of Gods Creation and Providence, not one letter written of the glorious things of the Gospel:
There is nothing written in the book of Nature, in the gre•t book of God's Creation and Providence, not one Letter written of the glorious things of the Gospel:
as if they should say, Oh here are wonderful things indeed, these are secret things indeed that wee were not taught, they all did wonder at the gracious things that proceeded out of his mouth.
as if they should say, O Here Are wondered things indeed, these Are secret things indeed that we were not taught, they all did wonder At the gracious things that proceeded out of his Mouth.
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and our fore-fathers that were saved, were saved by the same Gospel, but the knowledge of the glorious mysteries of the Gospel were kept hid till that great Prophet should come into the world,
and our Forefathers that were saved, were saved by the same Gospel, but the knowledge of the glorious Mysteres of the Gospel were kept hid till that great Prophet should come into the world,
That those things are made known to Angels by the Gospel, the Lord sending his Ministers in his Name to preach those things from Christ, that so the Angels come to understand further things in the mystery of the Gospel, than they did before;
That those things Are made known to Angels by the Gospel, the Lord sending his Ministers in his Name to preach those things from christ, that so the Angels come to understand further things in the mystery of the Gospel, than they did before;
4 And especially, it will make the Prophetical Office of Christ wonderful, if wee adde to this a fourth consideration, that these things are not revealed to the wisest and the great ones of the world, but to such men and women that ordinarily have the least understanding in the things of the world, those men that have the dullest capacity to understand the reason of things in the world, those that are the most ignorant people in the world,
4 And especially, it will make the Prophetical Office of christ wondered, if we add to this a fourth consideration, that these things Are not revealed to the Wisest and the great ones of the world, but to such men and women that ordinarily have the least understanding in the things of the world, those men that have the dullest capacity to understand the reason of things in the world, those that Are the most ignorant people in the world,
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why Jesus Christ chuses out them, and makes them to bee apprehensive of the mysteries of the Gospel, such things as Angels themselves desire to pry into.
why jesus christ chooses out them, and makes them to be apprehensive of the Mysteres of the Gospel, such things as Angels themselves desire to pry into.
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Here is a wonder, that such poor, weak, dull, ignorant creatures, sometimes that can scarce be able to speak two or three sentences in good sense together to a man,
Here is a wonder, that such poor, weak, dull, ignorant creatures, sometime that can scarce be able to speak two or three sentences in good sense together to a man,
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and the children crying in the Temple and saying, Hosanna to the Son of David, they were sore displeased. Mark how this is joyned to the wonderful things, they saw the wonderful things that Christ did,
and the children crying in the Temple and saying, Hosanna to the Son of David, they were soar displeased. Mark how this is joined to the wondered things, they saw the wondered things that christ did,
and such as understand but very little in the matters of the world, and yet that these shall come to understand the deepest mysteries of godliness, those things that exercise the understanding of Angels,
and such as understand but very little in the matters of the world, and yet that these shall come to understand the Deepest Mysteres of godliness, those things that exercise the understanding of Angels,
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and shall exercise them to all eternity, yet poor children and youths shall come to understand these things further than the great Rabbies and Doctors of the world, is not this a wonderful thing in the dispensation of the Prophetical Office of Christ? You make this use when you see poor youths come to have understanding in the great things of the Gospel, you think surely it is but a conceit:
and shall exercise them to all eternity, yet poor children and youths shall come to understand these things further than the great Rabbies and Doctors of the world, is not this a wondered thing in the Dispensation of the Prophetical Office of christ? You make this use when you see poor youths come to have understanding in the great things of the Gospel, you think surely it is but a conceit:
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so that Christ having received all power from the Father, upon this it is that these babes come to have such understanding in the mysteries of godliness,
so that christ having received all power from the Father, upon this it is that these babes come to have such understanding in the Mysteres of godliness,
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And then that is very remarkable as wee go along, that upon this ground Jesus Christ doth invite souls to come to him, Come unto mee all yee that labour,
And then that is very remarkable as we go along, that upon this ground jesus christ does invite Souls to come to him, Come unto me all ye that labour,
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5 But further, Christ is a wonderful Prophet in this, that hee reveals things many times suddenly, hee is not bound to those wayes that any man or Angel is bound to;
5 But further, christ is a wondered Prophet in this, that he reveals things many times suddenly, he is not bound to those ways that any man or Angel is bound to;
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Whosoever comes to Christ, must bee convinced of sin, and bee emptied of himself, and bee humbled, all these things are in every soul that comes to Christ;
Whosoever comes to christ, must be convinced of since, and be emptied of himself, and be humbled, all these things Are in every soul that comes to christ;
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so that they do apprehend the substance of all those particulars that are spoken of, and there is a proportionable work upon their hearts to bring them to Christ;
so that they do apprehend the substance of all those particulars that Are spoken of, and there is a proportionable work upon their hearts to bring them to christ;
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is not this a wonderful work of Christ? that a man that hath been an ignorant, sottish blinde creature, a prophane ungodly man, hating all godliness, perhaps hee comes to hear a Sermon meerly to scorn,
is not this a wondered work of christ? that a man that hath been an ignorant, sottish blind creature, a profane ungodly man, hating all godliness, perhaps he comes to hear a Sermon merely to scorn,
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as many have done, this man comes in the very heat of his wickedness, so that a man would wonder that some fruit of Gods wrath comes not from heaven to strike him into the bottomless pit,
as many have done, this man comes in the very heat of his wickedness, so that a man would wonder that Some fruit of God's wrath comes not from heaven to strike him into the bottomless pit,
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yet it may bee at this very Sermon, there shall bee some one beam of light darted into his spirit, that may work his soul to heaven, possibly, if hee should dye at that instant;
yet it may be At this very Sermon, there shall be Some one beam of Light darted into his Spirit, that may work his soul to heaven, possibly, if he should die At that instant;
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no men, nor Angels, can teach the heart, but Jesus Christ; though men, or Angels may present truths before another man, and so convince the understanding,
no men, nor Angels, can teach the heart, but jesus christ; though men, or Angels may present truths before Another man, and so convince the understanding,
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as I will gain his heart by it, it shall transform his heart into the very image of that truth that I shall present unto him, no man, nor Angel can do it;
as I will gain his heart by it, it shall transform his heart into the very image of that truth that I shall present unto him, no man, nor Angel can do it;
but Christ hee teaches so as no man teaches, Job 36.22. Behold God exalteth by his power, who teacheth like him? Now God teacheth by Christ in the administration of his Prophetical Office.
but christ he Teaches so as no man Teaches, Job 36.22. Behold God Exalteth by his power, who Teaches like him? Now God Teaches by christ in the administration of his Prophetical Office.
and sit under a clear and distinct Ministry that opens many truths unto them, it may bee many will get brain-knowledge that shall make them to confer about those truths, but yet not changed:
and fit under a clear and distinct Ministry that Opens many truths unto them, it may be many will get brain-knowledge that shall make them to confer about those truths, but yet not changed:
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you will say, What should bee the reason why they that have so much knowledge live wickedly? why here is the ground, Jesus Christ hee hath not exercised this Prophetical Office of his so far upon them, to over-power their hearts, Here is the reason why such men have had knowledge in the brain,
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and perhaps delivered in a weaker manner than they have heard it, and yet their hearts shall bee a hundred times more wrought upon at that time than ever they were wrought upon before.
and perhaps Delivered in a Weaker manner than they have herd it, and yet their hearts shall be a hundred times more wrought upon At that time than ever they were wrought upon before.
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What is the reason? why here Christ speaks to the heart, and before man only spoke to the ear, this is a wonderful thing in the Prophetical Office of Christ, that hee speaks to the heart;
What is the reason? why Here christ speaks to the heart, and before man only spoke to the ear, this is a wondered thing in the Prophetical Office of christ, that he speaks to the heart;
and thus should wee exercise our faith upon Christ in this, when wee come to the Word, look upon Christ by the eye of faith as the great Prophet of the Church, that teaches so as no man teaches, that doth not onely speak unto the ear, but speaks unto the heart.
and thus should we exercise our faith upon christ in this, when we come to the Word, look upon christ by the eye of faith as the great Prophet of the Church, that Teaches so as no man Teaches, that does not only speak unto the ear, but speaks unto the heart.
indeed hee doth teach mediately, that is by his Ministers, therefore you shall finde Act. 1.1. there St. Luke speaking of Christs teaching when hee lived here upon the earth, saith hee in vers. 1. The former Treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach;
indeed he does teach mediately, that is by his Ministers, Therefore you shall find Act. 1.1. there Saint Luke speaking of Christ teaching when he lived Here upon the earth, Says he in vers. 1. The former Treatise have I made, Oh Theophilus, of all that jesus began both to do and teach;
But the meaning is this, That indeed all that Christ did preach personally when hee was here in the world, it was but a Beginning, Christ was to teach afterwards to the end of the world,
But the meaning is this, That indeed all that christ did preach personally when he was Here in the world, it was but a Beginning, christ was to teach afterwards to the end of the world,
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And by the way, whensoever you come to hear any Minister of God to reveal any thing of the Gospel to you, you are to look upon it as Christ exercising his Prophetical Office in this way;
And by the Way, whensoever you come to hear any Minister of God to reveal any thing of the Gospel to you, you Are to look upon it as christ exercising his Prophetical Office in this Way;
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where there is want of means, wee may there expect Jesus Christ immediately to reveal the Will of his Father to those souls that do belong to Election.
where there is want of means, we may there expect jesus christ immediately to reveal the Will of his Father to those Souls that do belong to Election.
therefore wee will proceed to the next thing in the wonder of Christ, onely take this along with you, That in your beleeving in Jesus Christ, you must beleeve in him as Christ, that is Anointed by the Father, King, Priest, and Prophet;
Therefore we will proceed to the next thing in the wonder of christ, only take this along with you, That in your believing in jesus christ, you must believe in him as christ, that is Anointed by the Father, King, Priest, and Prophet;
But if any of you say, How shall wee bee able to know certainly the truth of all those Miracles that hee did? wee read in the Gospel how great things Christ did;
But if any of you say, How shall we be able to know Certainly the truth of all those Miracles that he did? we read in the Gospel how great things christ did;
but if they be not true, then saith he, this is the greatest Miracle of all, that such a supernatural Doctrin as that is, to beleeve in him that was crucified, to save the World,
but if they be not true, then Says he, this is the greatest Miracle of all, that such a supernatural Doctrine as that is, to believe in him that was Crucified, to save the World,
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and for men to venture their souls and eternal estates upon this, without having this to bee confirmed by Miracles at first, this is the greatest Miracle of all;
and for men to venture their Souls and Eternal estates upon this, without having this to be confirmed by Miracles At First, this is the greatest Miracle of all;
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But further, Christ he is the Wonder of the World, in regard of those glorious endowments and excellencie of his Person, those Personal endowments and excellencies that he had;
But further, christ he is the Wonder of the World, in regard of those glorious endowments and excellency of his Person, those Personal endowments and excellencies that he had;
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that Scripture in the second of the Colossians, doth shew unto us what a wonderful Saviour we have, it is such an expression that had wee not had it from the Holy Ghost we should never have dared to have ventured upon it, as in Col. 2.3. In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdome and knowledge;
that Scripture in the second of the colossians, does show unto us what a wondered Saviour we have, it is such an expression that had we not had it from the Holy Ghost we should never have dared to have ventured upon it, as in Col. 2.3. In whom Are hid all the treasures of Wisdom and knowledge;
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surely he hath excellent endowments then, he is filled with glorious things, his Human Nature is elevated and inlarged to the highest capacity that a Creature can have to receive excellency.
surely he hath excellent endowments then, he is filled with glorious things, his Human Nature is elevated and enlarged to the highest capacity that a Creature can have to receive excellency.
and say, Behold to what a height is mine infinite power able to raise a Creature, to be capable of happinesse? Therefore Christs Human Nature is so raised,
and say, Behold to what a height is mine infinite power able to raise a Creature, to be capable of happiness? Therefore Christ Human Nature is so raised,
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oh that ever any one should bee given up to that sottishnesse, that is, a man that hath Humane nature in him, that should look after no greater good than meerly to eat,
o that ever any one should be given up to that sottishness, that is, a man that hath Humane nature in him, that should look After no greater good than merely to eat,
dost thou know oh Creature that thy nature is raised to such an height of excellency, that God might declare to Angels and men what his power was able to doe? and shalt thou that hast the same Nature, that art a kin (as it were) to Christ, shalt thou bee so base and vile, to mind thy filthy and base lusts,
dost thou know o Creature that thy nature is raised to such an height of excellency, that God might declare to Angels and men what his power was able to do? and shalt thou that hast the same Nature, that art a kin (as it were) to christ, shalt thou be so base and vile, to mind thy filthy and base Lustiest,
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and mind no higher good than this? the very thought of the raising our Nature in Christ, it is a mighty argument to raise up the thoughts of one that is a man, to a higher pitch than ever they have been;
and mind no higher good than this? the very Thought of the raising our Nature in christ, it is a mighty argument to raise up the thoughts of one that is a man, to a higher pitch than ever they have been;
and in the Colossians you have mighty high expressions about the Personal excellency of Christ, Chap. 1.15. Who is the Image of the invisible God, the first born of every Creature;
and in the colossians you have mighty high expressions about the Personal excellency of christ, Chap. 1.15. Who is the Image of the invisible God, the First born of every Creature;
therefore it is said in the third of the Philippians latter end, Who shall change our vild bodie that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, (how) according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself.
Therefore it is said in the third of the Philippians latter end, Who shall change our vild body that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, (how) according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself.
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Thus you see the excellency of Christ, in being the character of the Father, and having the Divine Attributes in him in another manner than any creature in the world could have that is a meer creature.
Thus you see the excellency of christ, in being the character of the Father, and having the Divine Attributes in him in Another manner than any creature in the world could have that is a mere creature.
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2 And then further, this personal excellency of Christ will appear, when wee consider how Christ comes to have those excellencies, that hee hath them all by vertue of the personal union.
2 And then further, this personal excellency of christ will appear, when we Consider how christ comes to have those excellencies, that he hath them all by virtue of the personal Union.
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now God unto other creatures gives them as it were of bounty out of himself, hee doth confer from himself, hee puts forth an act of power for the bestowing of such and such excellencies upon such creatures,
now God unto other creatures gives them as it were of bounty out of himself, he does confer from himself, he puts forth an act of power for the bestowing of such and such excellencies upon such creatures,
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but when the humane nature of Christ was to bee filled with such excellencies, it is by taking of the humane nature of Christ into himself, as wee say concerning sight.
but when the humane nature of christ was to be filled with such excellencies, it is by taking of the humane nature of christ into himself, as we say Concerning sighed.
This may a little resemble this great mystery, there are some things that God bestows by sending out from himself, other excellencies hee bestows by taking in to himself:
This may a little resemble this great mystery, there Are Some things that God bestows by sending out from himself, other excellencies he bestows by taking in to himself:
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Now all other creatures, Angels and men (but onely the humane nature of Christ) have all the excellency that they have by Gods sending out from himself;
Now all other creatures, Angels and men (but only the humane nature of christ) have all the excellency that they have by God's sending out from himself;
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but now all the indowments of Jesus Christ, and all his excellencies, hee hath them all from God taking of him into himself, that is, in a pesonal union, not taking him into communion with himself as his Saints,
but now all the endowments of jesus christ, and all his excellencies, he hath them all from God taking of him into himself, that is, in a pesonal Union, not taking him into communion with himself as his Saints,
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for hee saith of himself, That hee hath life in himself, so you have it in Joh. 5. it is spoken concerning Christs excellency there, For as the Father hath life in himself,
for he Says of himself, That he hath life in himself, so you have it in John 5. it is spoken Concerning Christ excellency there, For as the Father hath life in himself,
yea and eternally hee had life in himself, and so what excellency the humane nature hath, it doth depend upon its own person, which is a higher and a more glorious way of having excellency,
yea and eternally he had life in himself, and so what excellency the humane nature hath, it does depend upon its own person, which is a higher and a more glorious Way of having excellency,
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4 And then in the fourth place, hence Christ, even God man, hee comes to bee worthy of Divine honour, Divine honour is due to Jesus Christ that is God-man;
4 And then in the fourth place, hence christ, even God man, he comes to be worthy of Divine honour, Divine honour is due to jesus christ that is God-man;
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Let a childe of God, a Saint, bee never so holy, because hee comes to partake of so much excellency of holiness, hee is not therefore to partake of Divine honour, nor an Angel;
Let a child of God, a Saint, be never so holy, Because he comes to partake of so much excellency of holiness, he is not Therefore to partake of Divine honour, nor an Angel;
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but now Christ, God and man, the very humane nature joyned with the Divine in one personal union, comes to share in the Divine honour that is due to him both God and man,
but now christ, God and man, the very humane nature joined with the Divine in one personal Union, comes to share in the Divine honour that is due to him both God and man,
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5 And then Christ is wonderful in this, that hence hee is an infinite object of the Delight of his Father, not onely as hee is eternally begotten of the Father,
5 And then christ is wondered in this, that hence he is an infinite Object of the Delight of his Father, not only as he is eternally begotten of the Father,
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but as hee is both God and man, This is my beloved Son in whom I am well pleased, I am pleased fully in him, Jesus Christ is an object even adequate to the very heart of God the Father;
but as he is both God and man, This is my Beloved Son in whom I am well pleased, I am pleased Fully in him, jesus christ is an Object even adequate to the very heart of God the Father;
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Yea, and God the Father manifests his satisfaction so fully in him, that hee hath made him to bee heir of all things, Heb. 1.2. and therefore hee is said, to bee the beginning of all things, all do subsist by him.
Yea, and God the Father manifests his satisfaction so Fully in him, that he hath made him to be heir of all things, Hebrew 1.2. and Therefore he is said, to be the beginning of all things, all do subsist by him.
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and this world, and seas, all the work that ever God did, or will do to all eternity, it was for the sake of Jesus Christ, that God the Father might honour himself in Jesus Christ;
and this world, and Seas, all the work that ever God did, or will do to all eternity, it was for the sake of jesus christ, that God the Father might honour himself in jesus christ;
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did you consider this, that you were made for the honour of Jesus Christ, and the honour that God the Father would have from you is this, that you should live to the honour of his Son,
did you Consider this, that you were made for the honour of jesus christ, and the honour that God the Father would have from you is this, that you should live to the honour of his Son,
and all other honour that you give unto God, except it bee in order to his Son, it is not accepted, I say, whatsoever honour any man or woman doth endeavour to give to God, is not accepted of him,
and all other honour that you give unto God, except it be in order to his Son, it is not accepted, I say, whatsoever honour any man or woman does endeavour to give to God, is not accepted of him,
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but now that honour that God hath in reference to his Son, when a poor sinner is sensible of the breach that sin hath made between him and the infinite God,
but now that honour that God hath in Referente to his Son, when a poor sinner is sensible of the breach that since hath made between him and the infinite God,
now saith God, I have made the world for the honour of my Son, but yet to this day how little honour hath my Son had from the world? and there is a time, saith God, that I will manifest to all the world that I did make it for Jesus Christ, hee did not make it for a company of Tyrants to do what they would in,
now Says God, I have made the world for the honour of my Son, but yet to this day how little honour hath my Son had from the world? and there is a time, Says God, that I will manifest to all the world that I did make it for jesus christ, he did not make it for a company of Tyrants to do what they would in,
and all the works that ever have been done in the world, shall at length come in to conduce to the honour of my Son. And this shall bee the great work that shall bee done at the Day of Judgement, hee will shew to all the world how all those works that did seem to go most against Jesus Christ,
and all the works that ever have been done in the world, shall At length come in to conduce to the honour of my Son. And this shall be the great work that shall be done At the Day of Judgement, he will show to all the world how all those works that did seem to go most against jesus christ,
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6 There is one thing more, hee is wonderful in his Indowments and Excellencies in this, that his Excellencies are in him to bee conveyed to his people, Out of his fulness do all we receive, and grace for grace.
6 There is one thing more, he is wondered in his Endowments and Excellencies in this, that his Excellencies Are in him to be conveyed to his people, Out of his fullness do all we receive, and grace for grace.
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this is the great mystery of godliness, and this is the wonder in the Gospel that is so much above nature, that though God bee the fountain of all in himself,
this is the great mystery of godliness, and this is the wonder in the Gospel that is so much above nature, that though God be the fountain of all in himself,
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and so shall bee conveyed through him to the Saints, so that all the gifts and graces wee have, wee must not look upon them onely as coming from •od the Creator of all things,
and so shall be conveyed through him to the Saints, so that all the Gifts and graces we have, we must not look upon them only as coming from •od the Creator of all things,
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therefore if you say you look at God, and beleeve in Gods mercy, without understanding the way of Gods communicating himself, you may utterly mistake, it must bee in Christ that wee must receive grace for grace.
Therefore if you say you look At God, and believe in God's mercy, without understanding the Way of God's communicating himself, you may utterly mistake, it must be in christ that we must receive grace for grace.
and you shall have as it were your pipes joyned to him, and through him, you shall come to partake of what good I intend for you, This is the wonder of the world.
and you shall have as it were your pipes joined to him, and through him, you shall come to partake of what good I intend for you, This is the wonder of the world.
Is there an excellency in light, Christ is called Light, Christ is called Pearl? and Gold, and Rayment, and the Sun, and Living water, any thing that hath any excellency in it, Bread, Wine, Milk, whatsoever in the creature hath any excellency in it, Christ is called by that Name, to shew that all Excellencies are in him as one;
Is there an excellency in Light, christ is called Light, christ is called Pearl? and Gold, and Raiment, and the Sun, and Living water, any thing that hath any excellency in it, Bred, Wine, Milk, whatsoever in the creature hath any excellency in it, christ is called by that Name, to show that all Excellencies Are in him as one;
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It is true, somewhat wee might know of the invisible things of God by the things that are seen, as the Apostle speaks in Rom. 1.20. by his great Works of Creation and Providence:
It is true, somewhat we might know of the invisible things of God by the things that Are seen, as the Apostle speaks in Rom. 1.20. by his great Works of Creation and Providence:
Now onely take this along with you, that God expects that those that do see his glory in Christ, should glorifie him in another manner than those that see his glory onely shining in the Works of Creation and Providence;
Now only take this along with you, that God expects that those that do see his glory in christ, should Glorify him in Another manner than those that see his glory only shining in the Works of Creation and Providence;
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and a Glow-worm, even so there should bee as much difference between beleevers glorifying God, and heathens, as there is between the Glow-worm, and the glory of the Sun;
and a Glowworm, even so there should be as much difference between believers glorifying God, and Heathens, as there is between the Glowworm, and the glory of the Sun;
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so as wee may behold it with open face, and so behold it, as that we are changed into the very same image of it, from glory to glory, from one degree unto another.
so as we may behold it with open face, and so behold it, as that we Are changed into the very same image of it, from glory to glory, from one degree unto Another.
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And in chap. 4. vers. 6. For God who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined into our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
And in chap. 4. vers. 6. For God who commanded the Light to shine out of darkness, hath shined into our hearts, to give the Light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of jesus christ.
in the face of the creature there may bee the knowledge of God, but the light of the knowledge of the glory of God, this is in the face of Jesus Christ.
in the face of the creature there may be the knowledge of God, but the Light of the knowledge of the glory of God, this is in the face of jesus christ.
Hee that hath seen mee, hath seen the Father, saith Christ to Philip; It was a maxim among the Fathers in the time of the Law, that no man could see God,
He that hath seen me, hath seen the Father, Says christ to Philip; It was a maxim among the Father's in the time of the Law, that no man could see God,
and live, God was so glorious, that they thought that hee could not bee seen, but it would overwhelm any creature that was in the flesh that should see him;
and live, God was so glorious, that they Thought that he could not be seen, but it would overwhelm any creature that was in the Flesh that should see him;
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but now mark in that Prophecy that wee have of the times of the Gospel in Isa. 40.3. There is a Prophecie of Christ that is apparent, The voice of him that cryeth in the wilderness, prepare yee the way of the Lord (which is in express words applied to John the Baptist the forerunner of Christ;
but now mark in that Prophecy that we have of the times of the Gospel in Isaiah 40.3. There is a Prophecy of christ that is apparent, The voice of him that Cries in the Wilderness, prepare ye the Way of the Lord (which is in express words applied to John the Baptist the forerunner of christ;
there is more power of God put forth in the hypostatical union of the Natures of Christ, besides all the power of God that appears in the great Works that Christ did do,
there is more power of God put forth in the hypostatical Union of the Nature's of christ, beside all the power of God that appears in the great Works that christ did doe,
Now for God to finde out such a glorious way of Reconciliation as hee hath found out in his Son, in this the wisdome of God is more glorious than in all his works infinitely, the glory of Gods wisdome in other things is darkned in comparison of his wisdome in this;
Now for God to find out such a glorious Way of Reconciliation as he hath found out in his Son, in this the Wisdom of God is more glorious than in all his works infinitely, the glory of God's Wisdom in other things is darkened in comparison of his Wisdom in this;
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I but that is no such glass as Jesus Christ is, there wee see the holiness of God in another manner than wee can do it in the holy Law that God hath made.
I but that is no such glass as jesus christ is, there we see the holiness of God in Another manner than we can do it in the holy Law that God hath made.
God never shewed his hatred of sin so much as hee did in Christ, and it cannot bee devised by all Angels and men how it were possible to have such an Argument to manifest the hatred of sin so as it is manifested in Christ, that God should deal so with his Son,
God never showed his hatred of since so much as he did in christ, and it cannot be devised by all Angels and men how it were possible to have such an Argument to manifest the hatred of since so as it is manifested in christ, that God should deal so with his Son,
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I say, if an infinite Wisdome should set it self on work never so much to finde out an Argument to manifest the hatred of sin, there could not bee a greater Argument:
I say, if an infinite Wisdom should Set it self on work never so much to find out an Argument to manifest the hatred of since, there could not be a greater Argument:
So that when God sent his Son into the world to dye for mans sin, hee did as it were say, I have many wayes to manifest my holiness to the children of men,
So that when God sent his Son into the world to die for men since, he did as it were say, I have many ways to manifest my holiness to the children of men,
certainly in Christ Gods wisdome hath found out an Argument to make us all to bee convinced of the infinite holiness of God, that God hates sin more than hell its self,
Certainly in christ God's Wisdom hath found out an Argument to make us all to be convinced of the infinite holiness of God, that God hates since more than hell its self,
I but when God makes himself known to you in Christ, when you hear of the sufferings of Christ for sin, God would have you to bee more affected with his Justice,
I but when God makes himself known to you in christ, when you hear of the sufferings of christ for since, God would have you to be more affected with his justice,
If I would preach but one Sermon that should bee my last, of the Terribleness of Gods Justice, I would speak of some Scripture that should shew the terribleness of the dealing of God with his Son,
If I would preach but one Sermon that should be my last, of the Terribleness of God's justice, I would speak of Some Scripture that should show the terribleness of the dealing of God with his Son,
I but what are all these to all the love of God in his Son? I remember a learned man compares all the good things wee receive from God, from his general bounty and providence,
I but what Are all these to all the love of God in his Son? I Remember a learned man compares all the good things we receive from God, from his general bounty and providence,
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And so the glory of Gods Truth that is manifested in fulfilling Promises, any promise that is fulfilled manifests the glory of Gods truth and faithfulness,
And so the glory of God's Truth that is manifested in fulfilling Promises, any promise that is fulfilled manifests the glory of God's truth and faithfulness,
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but now the fulfilling that great Promise of God in sending his Son into the world, here the truth and faithfulness of God appears more gloriously than in all other;
but now the fulfilling that great Promise of God in sending his Son into the world, Here the truth and faithfulness of God appears more gloriously than in all other;
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many men can bee content to fulfil promises of smaller moment, when there is no great difficulty in the fulfilling of them, I but here is the greatest Promise that ever was,
many men can be content to fulfil promises of smaller moment, when there is no great difficulty in the fulfilling of them, I but Here is the greatest Promise that ever was,
And indeed the right apprehension of Gods faithfulness in this great Promise of his Son, will mightily strengthen the faith of the people of God to beleeve any smaller promises,
And indeed the right apprehension of God's faithfulness in this great Promise of his Son, will mightily strengthen the faith of the people of God to believe any smaller promises,
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and the reason why people are so ready to stagger in their beleef about smaller promises, it is because they have not been acquainted with the work of faith in beleeving that great promise that God made with his people in sending his Son into the world;
and the reason why people Are so ready to stagger in their belief about smaller promises, it is Because they have not been acquainted with the work of faith in believing that great promise that God made with his people in sending his Son into the world;
who would not but have beheld the glory of God in his great works? what man or woman that hath any knowledge of God at all, would for a world but have beheld so much of the glory of God as doth appear in the great Works of Creation and Providence;
who would not but have beheld the glory of God in his great works? what man or woman that hath any knowledge of God At all, would for a world but have beheld so much of the glory of God as does appear in the great Works of Creation and Providence;
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have you beheld more of Gods glory in the face of Christ than ever you did in all the world besides? Yea and hath the glory of God in the face of Christ, darkned all the glory of the world besides unto you? Have your hearts been taken with that glory more,
have you beheld more of God's glory in the face of christ than ever you did in all the world beside? Yea and hath the glory of God in the face of christ, darkened all the glory of the world beside unto you? Have your hearts been taken with that glory more,
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than with all the glory that there is in the world? Why here would bee a good evidence of faith indeed, that you have had a true and real fight of Jesus Christ;
than with all the glory that there is in the world? Why Here would be a good evidence of faith indeed, that you have had a true and real fight of jesus christ;
And then secondly, As the glory of Gods Attributes, so the glory of the great Counsels and Works of God, especially in the governing of man unto his eternal estate, that appears in Christ above all.
And then secondly, As the glory of God's Attributes, so the glory of the great Counsels and Works of God, especially in the governing of man unto his Eternal estate, that appears in christ above all.
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As the great Counsels of God in Election, Wee are chosen in Christ, the great Counsels and Works of God in Vocation, Justification, Adoption, Reconciliation, Sanctification,
As the great Counsels of God in Election, we Are chosen in christ, the great Counsels and Works of God in Vocation, Justification, Adoption, Reconciliation, Sanctification,
and Glorification, these are the great Works that God doth glorifie himself in, these are the great things that the thoughts and counsels of God hath been from all eternity exercised about, whatsoever your thoughts are exercised about,
and Glorification, these Are the great Works that God does Glorify himself in, these Are the great things that the thoughts and Counsels of God hath been from all eternity exercised about, whatsoever your thoughts Are exercised about,
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yet I say, the thoughts and counsels of God have been exercised from all eternity about these great Works of his, Election, Vocation, Justification, Adoption, Reconciliation, Sanctification, Glorification, all these Works whereby hee doth order and guide mankinde unto an eternal estate.
yet I say, the thoughts and Counsels of God have been exercised from all eternity about these great Works of his, Election, Vocation, Justification, Adoption, Reconciliation, Sanctification, Glorification, all these Works whereby he does order and guide mankind unto an Eternal estate.
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But now these are the great things of God that are revealed to Christians by Jesus Christ, wee come to have all these glorious counsels of God in these great works of his to bee opened to us,
But now these Are the great things of God that Are revealed to Christians by jesus christ, we come to have all these glorious Counsels of God in these great works of his to be opened to us,
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Thirdly, the glory of God is wonderful in Christ, in that all the good and mercy that is in order to eternal life, that God communicates to the children of men, it is through Christ.
Thirdly, the glory of God is wondered in christ, in that all the good and mercy that is in order to Eternal life, that God communicates to the children of men, it is through christ.
God hath honoured Christ in this, that hee hath chosen him to bee the instrument of the conveyance of all saving good to all the Elect. Now suppose there were a glass that all the beams of the Sun that ever could shine upon the world, were contracted in it,
God hath honoured christ in this, that he hath chosen him to be the Instrument of the conveyance of all Saving good to all the Elect. Now suppose there were a glass that all the beams of the Sun that ever could shine upon the world, were contracted in it,
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now all the beams of the love, and mercy, and goodness that ever shall come from God upon all his elect ones, they all come thorow this glass, thorow Jesus Christ;
now all the beams of the love, and mercy, and Goodness that ever shall come from God upon all his elect ones, they all come thorough this glass, thorough jesus christ;
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Fourthly, The glory of the Father is wonderful in him in this, that God the Father attains unto his greatest design, the great design that God had in making of the world,
Fourthly, The glory of the Father is wondered in him in this, that God the Father attains unto his greatest Design, the great Design that God had in making of the world,
but the main design that God had in making the world, and that hee hath in preserving the world, it is to fetch about a great design that hee hath onely by Jesus Christ,
but the main Design that God had in making the world, and that he hath in preserving the world, it is to fetch about a great Design that he hath only by jesus christ,
and therefore it is that the Father is so well pleased in his Son, because that by him hee comes to attain the great design that hee hath in making the world.
and Therefore it is that the Father is so well pleased in his Son, Because that by him he comes to attain the great Design that he hath in making the world.
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Answ. Truth it is, wee understand but little of it for the present, but wee know in the general it is this, That hee might have his elect ones eternally with himself to behold his face,
Answer Truth it is, we understand but little of it for the present, but we know in the general it is this, That he might have his elect ones eternally with himself to behold his face,
and to glorifie himself in his elect ones to all eternity, that is the great design for which hee made the world, without which hee would never have made it.
and to Glorify himself in his elect ones to all eternity, that is the great Design for which he made the world, without which he would never have made it.
And God, as I may so say, is well enough satisfied in the midst of all the dishonour that is done to him in this wicked corrupt world, with this consideration,
And God, as I may so say, is well enough satisfied in the midst of all the dishonour that is done to him in this wicked corrupt world, with this consideration,
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yet my Son carries on my great design, and the glory I foresee I shall have in the accomplishment of that great design of mine, it doth so please mee, that it is no great matter to mee what wicked men that belong not to mine Election do.
yet my Son carries on my great Design, and the glory I foresee I shall have in the accomplishment of that great Design of mine, it does so please me, that it is no great matter to me what wicked men that belong not to mine Election do.
And then lastly, The glory of God is great in Christ, and therefore wonderful, because it is through him that all the services and praises that God hath from his elect ones, do all come through him:
And then lastly, The glory of God is great in christ, and Therefore wondered, Because it is through him that all the services and praises that God hath from his elect ones, do all come through him:
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when it doth descend upon the elect through Christ, so in the ascending of it again from beleevers it doth ascend through Christ, there is as great a necessity that when we tender up any honour to God, that it should come through Christ,
when it does descend upon the elect through christ, so in the ascending of it again from believers it does ascend through christ, there is as great a necessity that when we tender up any honour to God, that it should come through christ,
and for us to ascend up to heaven through him, Eph. 3. last, Ʋnto him bee glory in the Church by Christ Jesus thoughout all Ages world without end.
and for us to ascend up to heaven through him, Ephesians 3. last, Ʋnto him bee glory in the Church by christ jesus throughout all Ages world without end.
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Unto him bee glory in the Church (but how) by Christ Jesus; except the glory that you tender up to God goes through Christ, God accounts not himself glorified in it;
Unto him be glory in the Church (but how) by christ jesus; except the glory that you tender up to God Goes through christ, God accounts not himself glorified in it;
And the great design that God had from all eternity, hee doth attain it by his Son. Lastly, All the honour that hee hath from all his elect ones, it is through his Son. How wonderful is Christ then in regard of the glory of the Father in him? onely as wee go along, remember that when wee set Christ thus before you, wee do it not meerly to your understandings, that you may conceive thus of Christ,
And the great Design that God had from all eternity, he does attain it by his Son. Lastly, All the honour that he hath from all his elect ones, it is through his Son. How wondered is christ then in regard of the glory of the Father in him? only as we go along, Remember that when we Set christ thus before you, we do it not merely to your understandings, that you may conceive thus of christ,
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but as an object of your faith, you must exercise your faith upon Christ, as such a Christ in whom the glory of the Father doth so much appear. Christ Wonderful in his Humiliation.
but as an Object of your faith, you must exercise your faith upon christ, as such a christ in whom the glory of the Father does so much appear. christ Wondered in his Humiliation.
and indeed this may seem to bee the greatest Wonder of all, at least to our sense it is, especially if wee do understand what hath been said before of Christ, what a Person Christ is;
and indeed this may seem to be the greatest Wonder of all, At least to our sense it is, especially if we do understand what hath been said before of christ, what a Person christ is;
For such a one as Christ is, infinitely beloved of the Father, and equal with the Father, accounted it no robbery to bee equal with God, yet that he should stand before God the Father with all the sins of the Elect charged upon him,
For such a one as christ is, infinitely Beloved of the Father, and equal with the Father, accounted it no robbery to be equal with God, yet that he should stand before God the Father with all the Sins of the Elect charged upon him,
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surely this must needs bee a wonder to all the Angels in heaven, for them to see such a one, whom they knew to bee the eternal Son of God, equal with the Father, to stand before the Father cloathed at it were with all the sins of the Elect. Wee read in Zech. 3. a kinde of type of this, in vers. 3. of Joshua the High Priest, he was cloathed with filthy Garments, and stood before the Angel, so Jesus Christ stands cloathed with filthy Garments, hee that is cloathed with Majesty and Glory, yet hee must come and stand cloathed with filthy Garments before the Father.
surely this must needs be a wonder to all the Angels in heaven, for them to see such a one, whom they knew to be the Eternal Son of God, equal with the Father, to stand before the Father clothed At it were with all the Sins of the Elect. we read in Zechariah 3. a kind of type of this, in vers. 3. of joshua the High Priest, he was clothed with filthy Garments, and stood before the Angel, so jesus christ Stands clothed with filthy Garments, he that is clothed with Majesty and Glory, yet he must come and stand clothed with filthy Garments before the Father.
and stands with all the sins of the Elect upon him, what an object is here of Wonder? Luther calls Christ the greatest sinner that ever was in the world, I confess that is somewhat hard,
and Stands with all the Sins of the Elect upon him, what an Object is Here of Wonder? Luther calls christ the greatest sinner that ever was in the world, I confess that is somewhat hard,
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is not this a wonder, that hee that thunders in the heavens, should bee crying in a Manger? Is it not a great wonder, that hee that framed the heavens and earth, should work with a Carpenter in his Trade;
is not this a wonder, that he that Thunders in the heavens, should be crying in a Manger? Is it not a great wonder, that he that framed the heavens and earth, should work with a Carpenter in his Trade;
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and crucified among Theeves? That hee that is the Lord of Life should dye, that hee that dwelt in that light that is unapprochable, should have darkness to cover him, that hee that is the blessed God should bee made a curse for the sin of man, are not these things wonderful in Christian Religion? and yet all these are things that may bee said of Christ;
and Crucified among Thieves? That he that is the Lord of Life should die, that he that dwelled in that Light that is unapproachable, should have darkness to cover him, that he that is the blessed God should be made a curse for the since of man, Are not these things wondered in Christian Religion? and yet all these Are things that may be said of christ;
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for the Lord of Life to come and dye, and that accursed death, this was a wonder that all the world seemed to bee affected with, the very insensitive creatures;
for the Lord of Life to come and die, and that accursed death, this was a wonder that all the world seemed to be affected with, the very insensitive creatures;
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there was such a mighty concussion of things at this time, that it made one that knew nothing of the cause of it, One Dionysius, seeing the darkness at that time, and such great things which were done, cry out, Certainly either the God of Nature suffers at this time,
there was such a mighty concussion of things At this time, that it made one that knew nothing of the cause of it, One Dionysius, seeing the darkness At that time, and such great things which were done, cry out, Certainly either the God of Nature suffers At this time,
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because though their bodies suffered, yet they had much freedome in their souls, they were filled with joy and comfort in the time of their sufferings,
Because though their bodies suffered, yet they had much freedom in their Souls, they were filled with joy and Comfort in the time of their sufferings,
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and in another Evangelist hee began to bee amazed, and a third Evangelist saith, hee began to bee filled with sorrow in his soul, and the very trouble of his soul was that that drew forth from him such a wonderful sweat as never was heard of in the world before,
and in Another Evangelist he began to be amazed, and a third Evangelist Says, he began to be filled with sorrow in his soul, and the very trouble of his soul was that that drew forth from him such a wondered sweat as never was herd of in the world before,
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hee did not suffer onely from wicked men and devils, men indeed they are like themselves malicious, the devils are like themselves cruel, I but Christ hee might have looked up to his Father,
he did not suffer only from wicked men and Devils, men indeed they Are like themselves malicious, the Devils Are like themselves cruel, I but christ he might have looked up to his Father,
Oh no, but here is the wonder, and the greatest thing for Angels, and men to admire at, that God the Father hee inflicts these sufferings with his own hand upon him,
O no, but Here is the wonder, and the greatest thing for Angels, and men to admire At, that God the Father he inflicts these sufferings with his own hand upon him,
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for a King to come and take his own childe, and scourge him, and put him to death with his own hand, wee would say, There was never such a thing heard of!
for a King to come and take his own child, and scourge him, and put him to death with his own hand, we would say, There was never such a thing herd of!
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and puts him to death, For hee made his Soul an offering for sin, it was hee that bruised him: If you read Isa. 53.10. you shall finde it was the Father that did it;
and puts him to death, For he made his Soul an offering for since, it was he that Bruised him: If you read Isaiah 53.10. you shall find it was the Father that did it;
And that was typified in Abrahams coming with his knife to sacrifice Isaac his Son, was not that a wonderful thing, that story of Abraham? Isaac must bee sacrificed,
And that was typified in Abrahams coming with his knife to sacrifice Isaac his Son, was not that a wondered thing, that story of Abraham? Isaac must be sacrificed,
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and Abraham to sacrifice Isaac his onely Son with his own hands, what a strange history is that? but that was but the type, here is the Antitype, here God the Father takes his Isaac, his onely Son Christ, and sacrifices him himself;
and Abraham to sacrifice Isaac his only Son with his own hands, what a strange history is that? but that was but the type, Here is the Antitype, Here God the Father Takes his Isaac, his only Son christ, and Sacrifices him himself;
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but lets out the fulness of Justice upon him, lets out his Justice to the full, Rom. 8.32. it is said, That God spared not his own Son, certainly if God would have spared any, one would have thought it should have been his Son:
but lets out the fullness of justice upon him, lets out his justice to the full, Rom. 8.32. it is said, That God spared not his own Son, Certainly if God would have spared any, one would have Thought it should have been his Son:
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yet when hee cryed, hee must not bee spared? What thoughts must the Angels in He•ven have upon this when they see him whom they knew to bee the eternal Son of God under the hand of the Father,
yet when he cried, he must not be spared? What thoughts must the Angels in He•ven have upon this when they see him whom they knew to be the Eternal Son of God under the hand of the Father,
But in all these sufferings, God the Father leaves him, this is that is exprest by that speech, that wonderful speech of Christ upon the Cross, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken mee;
But in all these sufferings, God the Father leaves him, this is that is expressed by that speech, that wondered speech of christ upon the Cross, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me;
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There was never a speech spoke in this world that had matter of so much admiration as that speech of Jesus Christ that was the eternal Son of God, in the middest of his sufferings, that hee should thus cry out, certainly hee did not mistake, what Christ apprehended to bee, was, wee many time may apprehend that God hath forsaken us,
There was never a speech spoke in this world that had matter of so much admiration as that speech of jesus christ that was the Eternal Son of God, in the midst of his sufferings, that he should thus cry out, Certainly he did not mistake, what christ apprehended to be, was, we many time may apprehend that God hath forsaken us,
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and yet did willingly undertake it to save mankinde, see what the heart of Christ in his sufferings towards his elect ones, was, that rather than hee would see them to bee plunged into the bottomless gulf of eternal misery, hee would put himself into it to keep them out, hee did it willingly;
and yet did willingly undertake it to save mankind, see what the heart of christ in his sufferings towards his elect ones, was, that rather than he would see them to be plunged into the bottomless gulf of Eternal misery, he would put himself into it to keep them out, he did it willingly;
When hee did fir stundertake this great work with his Father, hee knew what hee should suffer, A body hast thou prepared mee, it is written in the volume of thy book I should do thy will, and lo I come, I delight to do thy will, And what was it? It was the suffering of all these things that I have named unto you,
When he did fir stundertake this great work with his Father, he knew what he should suffer, A body hast thou prepared me, it is written in the volume of thy book I should do thy will, and lo I come, I delight to do thy will, And what was it? It was the suffering of all these things that I have nam unto you,
and how to make him the object of your faith) The wonder of Christ appears in this, that there should bee such a way to save men as this is, that the Son of God should bee thus humbled,
and how to make him the Object of your faith) The wonder of christ appears in this, that there should be such a Way to save men as this is, that the Son of God should be thus humbled,
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but that God would have such a way to save sinners, and no other, this is as great a wonder as any thing, it is certainly the astonishment of the Angels,
but that God would have such a Way to save Sinners, and no other, this is as great a wonder as any thing, it is Certainly the astonishment of the Angels,
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but when God saw that if hee bee saved, hee must bee saved after this way, that God should as it were trouble heaven and earth for the saving of a poor wretched sinful creature,
but when God saw that if he be saved, he must be saved After this Way, that God should as it were trouble heaven and earth for the Saving of a poor wretched sinful creature,
when the sinner begins to stand and wonder at the way of saving, and till that time it cannot bee conceived that God is beginning savingly to work upon your hearts.
when the sinner begins to stand and wonder At the Way of Saving, and till that time it cannot be conceived that God is beginning savingly to work upon your hearts.
if your hearts do not sanctifie Gods Name in admiring at the wonderful way of salvation, know, that yet the Gospel is hidden to you, certainly you yet do not understand the counsels of God about the way of salvation,
if your hearts do not sanctify God's Name in admiring At the wondered Way of salvation, know, that yet the Gospel is hidden to you, Certainly you yet do not understand the Counsels of God about the Way of salvation,
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Wee read in Rev. 17. that when Antichrist had gotten a great deal of power, that the world did wonder at him, vers. 6. When I saw her, I wondred with great admiration, &c. Antichrist having a great deal of power makes men to wonder much at him.
we read in Rev. 17. that when Antichrist had got a great deal of power, that the world did wonder At him, vers. 6. When I saw her, I wondered with great admiration, etc. Antichrist having a great deal of power makes men to wonder much At him.
and go into perdition, and they that dwell on the earth shall wonder, (whose names were not written in the book of life from the foundation of the world) when they behold the Beast that was,
and go into perdition, and they that dwell on the earth shall wonder, (whose names were not written in the book of life from the Foundation of the world) when they behold the Beast that was,
and is not, and yet is, saith hee, those whose names are not written the book of life, that was written from the foundation of the world, they shall make a wonder at Antichrist,
and is not, and yet is, Says he, those whose names Are not written the book of life, that was written from the Foundation of the world, they shall make a wonder At Antichrist,
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unto their Church-state, so that they had the Civil sword in their own hands, and were able by that Civil power to force all to come in to their Dictates,
unto their Church-state, so that they had the Civil sword in their own hands, and were able by that Civil power to force all to come in to their Dictates,
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and so beaten by himself, and all this to please him, certainly there was some great matter in it, that God the Father should bee well pleased with making his own Son to bee a curse for mans sin,
and so beaten by himself, and all this to please him, Certainly there was Some great matter in it, that God the Father should be well pleased with making his own Son to be a curse for men since,
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and yet this wee finde in Scripture, that it was a thing that well pleased God, certainly were it not for some great and wonderful design that God had to bring about, God the Father could not have been well pleased with such a thing, with the death of his own Son,
and yet this we find in Scripture, that it was a thing that well pleased God, Certainly were it not for Some great and wondered Design that God had to bring about, God the Father could not have been well pleased with such a thing, with the death of his own Son,
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and the Justice of God should bee as it were swallowed up in reference to all the elect, that the wrath and justice of God should bee swallowed up in a few dayes suffering of Jesus Christ (of this man Jesus Christ) that God should account it as much as if all the elect had been under his wrath to all eternity, the efficacie of Christs suffering is a wonderful efficacie,
and the justice of God should be as it were swallowed up in Referente to all the elect, that the wrath and Justice of God should be swallowed up in a few days suffering of jesus christ (of this man jesus christ) that God should account it as much as if all the elect had been under his wrath to all eternity, the efficacy of Christ suffering is a wondered efficacy,
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11 Yea further, not onely satisfactory to Gods Justice, but it is that that takes away the sting and venome of all the sufferings of the Saints to the end of the world;
11 Yea further, not only satisfactory to God's justice, but it is that that Takes away the sting and venom of all the sufferings of the Saints to the end of the world;
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And in reference unto the elect ones, it is that which takes away the sting and the venome of all their humiliations and sufferings to the end of the world;
And in Referente unto the elect ones, it is that which Takes away the sting and the venom of all their humiliations and sufferings to the end of the world;
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though God hath so appointed that his Saints that hee sets his heart upon to do good unto for ever, should here in this world suffer many hard things, bee under grievous afflictions,
though God hath so appointed that his Saints that he sets his heart upon to do good unto for ever, should Here in this world suffer many hard things, be under grievous afflictions,
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and no man, to bee so accused, to bee made a scorn of men, to bee indeed in the lowest estate that is almost possible to conceive a creature here to bee in,
and no man, to be so accused, to be made a scorn of men, to be indeed in the lowest estate that is almost possible to conceive a creature Here to be in,
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and yet that God should intend this to bee the way to the highest degree of glory that is possible for a creature to attain unto, here was the wonderful counsel of God, the wonderful work of God;
and yet that God should intend this to be the Way to the highest degree of glory that is possible for a creature to attain unto, Here was the wondered counsel of God, the wondered work of God;
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and so to enter into his glory? God manifested in him what way hee would have to bring us unto glory, that is by the way of suffering, by the way of Afflictions, by the way of trouble, to pave the way to glory by such kinde of pavement as this, this was the wonderful work of God.
and so to enter into his glory? God manifested in him what Way he would have to bring us unto glory, that is by the Way of suffering, by the Way of Afflictions, by the Way of trouble, to pave the Way to glory by such kind of pavement as this, this was the wondered work of God.
and wonderfullest pattern & example of self-denial that ever was in the world, Christ was wonderful in this, in that in him there was held out the most wonderful Argument of Gods hatred of sin,
and wonderfullest pattern & Exampl of self-denial that ever was in the world, christ was wondered in this, in that in him there was held out the most wondered Argument of God's hatred of since,
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as it is impossible for men or Angels to imagine a more wonderful pattern of self-denial, My Son, that is equal with my self, to come in the form of a servant,
as it is impossible for men or Angels to imagine a more wondered pattern of self-denial, My Son, that is equal with my self, to come in the from of a servant,
than that thy Son should bee brought so low, to suffer so as hee did? But no, saith God, I will manifest a great wonder in the world in this, that all this shall bee done and suffered for poor worms (men) in whose eternal destruction I might have glorified my self for ever;
than that thy Son should be brought so low, to suffer so as he did? But no, Says God, I will manifest a great wonder in the world in this, that all this shall be done and suffered for poor worms (men) in whose Eternal destruction I might have glorified my self for ever;
as I did in the eternal destruction of the Angels that sinned against mee, yet I will shew forth a wonderful work, that men and Angels shall wonder at to all eternity, that such and such things shall bee done and suffered to save them, so unworthy, so vile;
as I did in the Eternal destruction of the Angels that sinned against me, yet I will show forth a wondered work, that men and Angels shall wonder At to all eternity, that such and such things shall be done and suffered to save them, so unworthy, so vile;
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And these things have been but briefly presented to you, that so I might give you a general view of the mystery of godliness that there is in the humiliation of Jesus Christ. Christ Wonderful in his Conquest.
And these things have been but briefly presented to you, that so I might give you a general view of the mystery of godliness that there is in the humiliation of jesus christ. christ Wondered in his Conquest.
But now it follows further, that Christ likewise is wonderful in his Conquest, hee is the most glorious and wonderful Conquerour that ever was in the world.
But now it follows further, that christ likewise is wondered in his Conquest, he is the most glorious and wondered Conqueror that ever was in the world.
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And certainly had any one but seen Christ go into the Lists to encounter with these Combatants, hee could not but have stood amazed at it, Oh what will become of this Champion that is entred into such a combate as this is!
And Certainly had any one but seen christ go into the Lists to encounter with these Combatants, he could not but have stood amazed At it, O what will become of this Champion that is entered into such a combat as this is!
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But stay but a little, and you shall see him leading Captivity captive, you shall see him Triumphing over all, you shall see him conquering and saying, I have the Keyes of Hell, I that was dead, am risen,
But stay but a little, and you shall see him leading Captivity captive, you shall see him Triumphing over all, you shall see him conquering and saying, I have the Keys of Hell, I that was dead, am risen,
What man conquers his enemy by being slain himself? Jesus Christ did so, hee conquers all his enemies that came against him, hee conquers them by dying,
What man conquers his enemy by being slave himself? jesus christ did so, he conquers all his enemies that Come against him, he conquers them by dying,
but to imagine a triumph of Christ in his Cross, when his enemies were scorning and contemning him, that then hee should spoyl Principalities and Powers,
but to imagine a triumph of christ in his Cross, when his enemies were scorning and contemning him, that then he should spoil Principalities and Powers,
as a head, and in him hee hath made all his Saints Conquerours, yea the Scripture saith that they are more than Conquerours through Jesus Christ, in him they are looked upon as having overcome all those:
as a head, and in him he hath made all his Saints Conquerors, yea the Scripture Says that they Are more than Conquerors through jesus christ, in him they Are looked upon as having overcome all those:
and Death, and Hell, and as in Christ thy head, so in some measure in thy self, that is, Christ hath put such a principle into thy heart as will conquer all thine enemies that come against thee, in due time,
and Death, and Hell, and as in christ thy head, so in Some measure in thy self, that is, christ hath put such a principle into thy heart as will conquer all thine enemies that come against thee, in due time,
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so that this is the glory of Christs Conquest, and hee is wonderful in it. Now more particularly there is following the Conquest of Christ, Christs Resurrection, and his Ascention,
so that this is the glory of Christ Conquest, and he is wondered in it. Now more particularly there is following the Conquest of christ, Christ Resurrection, and his Ascension,
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I very briefly present all these before you, but in a few words to shew you a little of the mystery of godliness in every one of these, that so I might in a very little narrow compass, present the chief glory of Jesus Christ unto you, I mean the heads of it;
I very briefly present all these before you, but in a few words to show you a little of the mystery of godliness in every one of these, that so I might in a very little narrow compass, present the chief glory of jesus christ unto you, I mean the Heads of it;
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and the wonderful work of God in it, In Rom. 1.4. it is said, That Christ was mightily declared to bee the Son of God in his Resurrection from the dead.
and the wondered work of God in it, In Rom. 1.4. it is said, That christ was mightily declared to be the Son of God in his Resurrection from the dead.
You will say, Why, others rise too, both godly and wicked shall rise, how is Christ wonderfully and mightily declared to bee the Son of God by the Resurrection from the dead?
You will say, Why, Others rise too, both godly and wicked shall rise, how is christ wonderfully and mightily declared to be the Son of God by the Resurrection from the dead?
Now when Jesus Christ did arise from the dead, there was a declaration to all the world that hee had satisfied the debt fully to God the Father, that hee had paid fully what Divine Justice did require for the sin of man;
Now when jesus christ did arise from the dead, there was a declaration to all the world that he had satisfied the debt Fully to God the Father, that he had paid Fully what Divine justice did require for the since of man;
Christ did dye to satisfie Gods wrath, and undertook this, Lord I am content to come under the bonds of death till thine infinite Justice shall say, That it is satisfied, that it hath enough:
christ did die to satisfy God's wrath, and undertook this, Lord I am content to come under the bonds of death till thine infinite justice shall say, That it is satisfied, that it hath enough:
and said, Lord, Let us all dye, and abide under the power of Death, until thine infinite Justice shall say, It is enough, they must have abode to all eternity under it, they could never have come out of Prison, but have lain there;
and said, Lord, Let us all die, and abide under the power of Death, until thine infinite justice shall say, It is enough, they must have Abided to all eternity under it, they could never have come out of Prison, but have lain there;
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and it is upon this that the Scripture saith in Psalm 2. Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee, which is applied by the Apostle in Act. 13. and some other Scriptures unto Christs Resurrection.
and it is upon this that the Scripture Says in Psalm 2. Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee, which is applied by the Apostle in Act. 13. and Some other Scriptures unto Christ Resurrection.
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I but Christ coming under the charge of mans sin, and under the power of death, all the while he was in that low estate of humiliation, hee doth not appear like the Son of God before the world,
I but christ coming under the charge of men since, and under the power of death, all the while he was in that low estate of humiliation, he does not appear like the Son of God before the world,
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If thou hast a corrupt and vilde wicked conscience, thy conscience flyes in thy face for sins that thou livest in, know, that thou canst never make answer (to those demands that shall bee made against thee) by the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, with any comfort, till thy conscience comes to bee purified by faith:
If thou hast a corrupt and vild wicked conscience, thy conscience flies in thy face for Sins that thou Livest in, know, that thou Canst never make answer (to those demands that shall be made against thee) by the Resurrection of jesus christ, with any Comfort, till thy conscience comes to be purified by faith:
this is the mystery of godliness in Christs Resurrection, and hence is that known place in 1 Tim. 3.16. Without controversie, saith the Text, great is the mystery of godliness, God was manifested in the flesh, justified in the Spirit.
this is the mystery of godliness in Christ Resurrection, and hence is that known place in 1 Tim. 3.16. Without controversy, Says the Text, great is the mystery of godliness, God was manifested in the Flesh, justified in the Spirit.
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but this is as great a wonder as the other, Justifyed in the Spirit, it is all one as by being justified upon his Resurrection, by the power of the Spirit hee was quickned,
but this is as great a wonder as the other, Justified in the Spirit, it is all one as by being justified upon his Resurrection, by the power of the Spirit he was quickened,
and life was put into him, and so hee rose again, and thereby was declared before all the world to bee justified, to stand acquitted from all the charge of our sins that was upon him;
and life was put into him, and so he rose again, and thereby was declared before all the world to be justified, to stand acquitted from all the charge of our Sins that was upon him;
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and so if you compare that place Justified in the Spirit, with that in 1 Pet. 3.18. Put to death in the flesh, but quickned by the Spirit, that is, by the power of his God-head hee was quicked, upon his Resurrection;
and so if you compare that place Justified in the Spirit, with that in 1 Pet. 3.18. Put to death in the Flesh, but quickened by the Spirit, that is, by the power of his Godhead he was quicked, upon his Resurrection;
now that that one Apostle saith (quickned) another saith (justified) to shew, that when hee was quickned, that is rose again by the power of his Deity,
now that that one Apostle Says (quickened) Another Says (justified) to show, that when he was quickened, that is rose again by the power of his Deity,
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And it is said, that wee are set together in heavenly places together with Christ, so you have it in Eph. 2.6. And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in •hrist Jesus:
And it is said, that we Are Set together in heavenly places together with christ, so you have it in Ephesians 2.6. And hath raised us up together, and made us fit together in heavenly places in •hrist jesus:
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as a man that hath bought house and lands, may have one appointed by him to go in his name to take possession of the house and land, Jesus Christ in the name of all the elect from the beginning of the world to the end, went up unto heaven to take possession there,
as a man that hath bought house and Lands, may have one appointed by him to go in his name to take possession of the house and land, jesus christ in the name of all the elect from the beginning of the world to the end, went up unto heaven to take possession there,
because hee sets him at his right hand; after Christ had made an end of all his work, hee is said to sit down, in Heb. 10.12. This man after hee had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sate down on the right hand of God;
Because he sets him At his right hand; After christ had made an end of all his work, he is said to fit down, in Hebrew 10.12. This man After he had offered one sacrifice for Sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God;
and there hee is to make Intercession continually for his Elect, and hath that weight of glory put upon him that is possible for humane nature to have put upon him, that is the meaning of sitting at the right hand of God;
and there he is to make Intercession continually for his Elect, and hath that weight of glory put upon him that is possible for humane nature to have put upon him, that is the meaning of sitting At the right hand of God;
First, When hee came to heaven, God the Father, that hee might acknowledge that his Son had fully done the work that hee was sent into the world about, hee doth honour him by setting him at his right hand.
First, When he Come to heaven, God the Father, that he might acknowledge that his Son had Fully done the work that he was sent into the world about, he does honour him by setting him At his right hand.
Thirdly, There hee is as the High Priest to make Intercession for his Saints, to bee their Advocate continually at the right hand of the Father to make Intercession for them.
Thirdly, There he is as the High Priest to make Intercession for his Saints, to be their Advocate continually At the right hand of the Father to make Intercession for them.
wonderful and glorious is Jesus Christ now, but when hee shall come with his thousand thousands of Angels, and when there shall bee such a wonderful change in the world, the Elements melt with fervent heat,
wondered and glorious is jesus christ now, but when he shall come with his thousand thousands of Angels, and when there shall be such a wondered change in the world, the Elements melt with fervent heat,
and the books of mens conscience, and the book of the word to proceed with men and Angels for their eternal estate, in this Christ will appear then to bee wonderful:
and the books of men's conscience, and the book of the word to proceed with men and Angels for their Eternal estate, in this christ will appear then to be wondered:
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The great things that Christ doth in the world towards his Churches, are wonderful, and the great esteem his Saints have of him, they account all things as dung and dross for the excellency of the knowledge of Jesus Christ.
The great things that christ does in the world towards his Churches, Are wondered, and the great esteem his Saints have of him, they account all things as dung and dross for the excellency of the knowledge of jesus christ.
and the matter of the admiration, and the praises that God shall have to all eternity, it shall bee from what the Angels and Saints do see in Jesus Christ;
and the matter of the admiration, and the praises that God shall have to all eternity, it shall be from what the Angels and Saints do see in jesus christ;
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at the works of Arts and Sciences, they wonder, because they know but little, but now that, that the most understanding man in the world shall wonder at, certainly it hath some great excellency in it:
At the works of Arts and Sciences, they wonder, Because they know but little, but now that, that the most understanding man in the world shall wonder At, Certainly it hath Some great excellency in it:
perhaps poor people they may wonder at some men for their parts, yet if they had any great understanding themselves, they would see such a mans parts had little in them;
perhaps poor people they may wonder At Some men for their parts, yet if they had any great understanding themselves, they would see such a men parts had little in them;
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but if a man had such parts, that the more any man came to understand him, the higher in degree their understandings were, the more they should wonder, certainly this man had a great deal of excellency in him indeed:
but if a man had such parts, that the more any man Come to understand him, the higher in degree their understandings were, the more they should wonder, Certainly this man had a great deal of excellency in him indeed:
It is true, poor sinners at their first embracing Jesus Christ, for the very novelty of those things they see in him, they do admire at them, they never did understand such things before;
It is true, poor Sinners At their First embracing jesus christ, for the very novelty of those things they see in him, they do admire At them, they never did understand such things before;
like the stony-ground, that received the word with joy, Oh how wonderfully are they affected at the first hearing of the glorious things of the Gospel!
like the Stony-ground, that received the word with joy, O how wonderfully Are they affected At the First hearing of the glorious things of the Gospel!
wee have many wonders of our own, and wee tell this and that news, but O that Christ would but shew himself now to your souls, that you may understand somewhat of this wonder, that your hearts may bee for ever taken off from wondring at any thing in this world:
we have many wonders of our own, and we tell this and that news, but Oh that christ would but show himself now to your Souls, that you may understand somewhat of this wonder, that your hearts may be for ever taken off from wondering At any thing in this world:
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so much of his glory held forth for the wonder of the world, that after this yet thou shouldest prize thy base lusts before all the good and the glory that there is in Jesus Christ:
so much of his glory held forth for the wonder of the world, that After this yet thou Shouldst prize thy base Lustiest before all the good and the glory that there is in jesus christ:
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certainly that man or woman must needs have the Angels in Heaven, and all the Saints to acknowledge the righteous judgement of God in the condemnation of them, that hath lived under the Gospel,
Certainly that man or woman must needs have the Angels in Heaven, and all the Saints to acknowledge the righteous judgement of God in the condemnation of them, that hath lived under the Gospel,
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but I appeal unto your consciences, when were your hearts taken with the admiration of the glory of God shining in the face of Jesus Christ? hath Christ been made the greatest wonder in the world unto you? some of you have seen many wondrous works of God, some of you perhaps in the Seas,
but I appeal unto your Consciences, when were your hearts taken with the admiration of the glory of God shining in the face of jesus christ? hath christ been made the greatest wonder in the world unto you? Some of you have seen many wondrous works of God, Some of you perhaps in the Seas,
as made him to bee the great wonder of all his works? certainly that soul knows not God nor Christ savingly, that knows him not as the wonder of the world;
as made him to be the great wonder of all his works? Certainly that soul knows not God nor christ savingly, that knows him not as the wonder of the world;
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Many Notes of Trial there may bee of Faith, but I know not any one more familiar than this is (at least negatively, it must needs bee a true Note) that is, that there cannot bee Faith without it,
Many Notes of Trial there may be of Faith, but I know not any one more familiar than this is (At least negatively, it must needs be a true Note) that is, that there cannot be Faith without it,
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namely, if the heart hath not been taken up with the wonder of Christ, so as all the wonders in the world have been darkened in the soul in comparison of Jesus Christ.
namely, if the heart hath not been taken up with the wonder of christ, so as all the wonders in the world have been darkened in the soul in comparison of jesus christ.
Secondly, If Christ bee so great a wonder, then O how vile a thing is it for the hearts of men to prefer any base filthy lusts before Jesus Christ? when God hath manifested him in that wonderful way unto the children of men,
Secondly, If christ be so great a wonder, then Oh how vile a thing is it for the hearts of men to prefer any base filthy Lustiest before jesus christ? when God hath manifested him in that wondered Way unto the children of men,
with what infinite indignation must God needs look upon that wretched soul, that shall prefer every base lust before Jesus Christ? I remember a speech of Chrysostome, speaking of that Text, That our vile bodies shall bee made like unto the glorious body of Christ, saith hee, were all the world turned into tears,
with what infinite Indignation must God needs look upon that wretched soul, that shall prefer every base lust before jesus christ? I Remember a speech of Chrysostom, speaking of that Text, That our vile bodies shall be made like unto the glorious body of christ, Says he, were all the world turned into tears,
his heart was so much taken with the excellency of Jesus Christ, that hee thought it impossible to lament the misery of the creature that should forsake him:
his heart was so much taken with the excellency of jesus christ, that he Thought it impossible to lament the misery of the creature that should forsake him:
and so St. Paul having his heart filled with the glorious Mystery of Christ, hee breaks forth with this dreadful curse, Hee that loveth not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him bee Anathema Maran-atha, as if St. Paul should say (having his spirit filled with the glory of Christ) Oh what shall God manifest so much of his glory in his Son,
and so Saint Paul having his heart filled with the glorious Mystery of christ, he breaks forth with this dreadful curse, He that loves not the Lord jesus christ, let him be Anathema Maranatha, as if Saint Paul should say (having his Spirit filled with the glory of christ) O what shall God manifest so much of his glory in his Son,
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and not love the Lord Jesus Christ? let that soul bee cursed with a bitter curse, saith Paul; such a soul doth deserve indeed to bee cursed with a bitter and an eternal curse, that shall hear so much of Jesus Christ,
and not love the Lord jesus christ? let that soul be cursed with a bitter curse, Says Paul; such a soul does deserve indeed to be cursed with a bitter and an Eternal curse, that shall hear so much of jesus christ,
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and how God hath revealed himself in that wonderful way in his Son, and yet that soul shall not bee willing to forsake a base lust for all the good there is in Jesus Christ;
and how God hath revealed himself in that wondered Way in his Son, and yet that soul shall not be willing to forsake a base lust for all the good there is in jesus christ;
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certainly the more glory there is in Christ, the more dreadful will the condemnation of wicked men bee, This is (the) condemnation, that such glorious light is come into the world,
Certainly the more glory there is in christ, the more dreadful will the condemnation of wicked men be, This is (the) condemnation, that such glorious Light is come into the world,
but the onely real comfort is in satisfying of the flesh in the lusts of it. In Act. 13.41. wee have an excellent Scripture for the reproof of such that hear the Gospel, and minde it not;
but the only real Comfort is in satisfying of the Flesh in the Lustiest of it. In Act. 13.41. we have an excellent Scripture for the reproof of such that hear the Gospel, and mind it not;
It is spoken concerning Christ, as appears in the verse before, And by him all that beleeve are justified from all things, by which yee could not bee justified by the Law of Moses:
It is spoken Concerning christ, as appears in the verse before, And by him all that believe Are justified from all things, by which ye could not be justified by the Law of Moses:
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you perhaps, when you hear such things declared unto you, you account it strange doctrine, and you stand and wonder what the meaning of those things should bee;
you perhaps, when you hear such things declared unto you, you account it strange Doctrine, and you stand and wonder what the meaning of those things should be;
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and condemn it, and slight it, and pass it over, as they did St. Pauls Doctrine, What will this babler say? hee brings us news of a strange God, and the like:
and condemn it, and slight it, and pass it over, as they did Saint Paul's Doctrine, What will this babbler say? he brings us news of a strange God, and the like:
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there shall bee the great Counsels of God revealed in your daies, and in your Congregations, there shall bee revealed those Counsels of God, whereby God intends to save many souls;
there shall be the great Counsels of God revealed in your days, and in your Congregations, there shall be revealed those Counsels of God, whereby God intends to save many Souls;
and despise, but you shall perish, and shall never come to beleeve those great things that God in your daies shall reveal for the salvation of the souls of others;
and despise, but you shall perish, and shall never come to believe those great things that God in your days shall reveal for the salvation of the Souls of Others;
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and yet I say, slighting of them, and resting to their own waies, and conceits, here is the curse of God upon their hearts, that though they hear them,
and yet I say, slighting of them, and resting to their own ways, and conceits, Here is the curse of God upon their hearts, that though they hear them,
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if there bee such need of so wonderful a Redeemer, Oh the dreadful breach that sin hath made between God and man, that required such a wonderful work of God to make it up!
if there be such need of so wondered a Redeemer, O the dreadful breach that since hath made between God and man, that required such a wondered work of God to make it up!
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as the power of any meer creature could help out of, Jesus Christ had never come into the world, there had never been such a wonderful work of God to redeem man;
as the power of any mere creature could help out of, jesus christ had never come into the world, there had never been such a wondered work of God to Redeem man;
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except wee have right apprehensions of the dreadful breach our sin hath made between the Lord and our own souls, that so wee might have right apprehensions of this wonderful work that God hath done for the salvation of man-kind;
except we have right apprehensions of the dreadful breach our since hath made between the Lord and our own Souls, that so we might have right apprehensions of this wondered work that God hath done for the salvation of mankind;
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this is the reason why God so many times doth bring sinful creatures into so great straights, into the very gulf of despair oftentimes before hee reveals the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ unto them:
this is the reason why God so many times does bring sinful creatures into so great straights, into the very gulf of despair oftentimes before he reveals the Saving knowledge of jesus christ unto them:
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It is, I say, because the Lord would have his name sanctified in this wonderful work of redemption by Jesus Christ, that the sinner might bee prepared to stand and admire at the wonderful glory of God in Jesus Christ;
It is, I say, Because the Lord would have his name sanctified in this wondered work of redemption by jesus christ, that the sinner might be prepared to stand and admire At the wondered glory of God in jesus christ;
And there is nothing in the world that God looks so much for as this, to be sanctified in these wonderful things that hee hath done for man-kind in Christ;
And there is nothing in the world that God looks so much for as this, to be sanctified in these wondered things that he hath done for mankind in christ;
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and if wee have but slight thoughts of the breach that our sin hath made, certainly wee cannot but have slight thoughts likewise of the work that God hath done to deliver us from our sin:
and if we have but slight thoughts of the breach that our since hath made, Certainly we cannot but have slight thoughts likewise of the work that God hath done to deliver us from our since:
Thou thinkest thy sin to bee a light matter, but know, that when thou hast sinned against God, there must bee the most wonderful work of God to reconcile thee to himself, that ever God did from all eternity,
Thou Thinkest thy since to be a Light matter, but know, that when thou hast sinned against God, there must be the most wondered work of God to reconcile thee to himself, that ever God did from all eternity,
if God should have devised as it were from all eternity how to have manifested the wonderful misery of man-kind, no greater could bee found than this wonderful work of his in the redemption of man-kind. This is a third.
if God should have devised as it were from all eternity how to have manifested the wondered misery of mankind, no greater could be found than this wondered work of his in the redemption of mankind. This is a third.
And then Fourthly, Is Jesus Christ the great wonder of the world? hence then all Beleevers have exceeding cause of rejoycing in the hearing of what Christ is, what a wonderful Saviour they have, Let the children of Zion rejoyce in their King: Rejoyce in this,
And then Fourthly, Is jesus christ the great wonder of the world? hence then all Believers have exceeding cause of rejoicing in the hearing of what christ is, what a wondered Saviour they have, Let the children of Zion rejoice in their King: Rejoice in this,
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when it shall appear to all the world, that the Infinite God did so gloriously work for the saving of thy soul? God looks upon all the Kings of the Earth as worms, Yea all the Nations of the earth as the drop of the bucket,
when it shall appear to all the world, that the Infinite God did so gloriously work for the Saving of thy soul? God looks upon all the Kings of the Earth as worms, Yea all the nations of the earth as the drop of the bucket,
But Secondly, The main comfort that Beleevers may have from this glory of Christ, as hath been opened to you, is this, that hereby they may see Jesus Christ as a full object for their souls to rest upon, whatever their condition bee;
But Secondly, The main Comfort that Believers may have from this glory of christ, as hath been opened to you, is this, that hereby they may see jesus christ as a full Object for their Souls to rest upon, whatever their condition be;
and your straights not very great, this is not to sanctifie Christ as a wonderful Saviour. Now let this bee but laid to thy heart when temptations are strong,
and your straights not very great, this is not to sanctify christ as a wondered Saviour. Now let this be but laid to thy heart when temptations Are strong,
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and in all the great things that hee hath done, in the glory of the Father that shines in him? hast thou sanctified his Name in all those particulars wherein Christ hath been made known to bee wonderful? certainly Beleevers do not sanctifie this Name of Christ,
and in all the great things that he hath done, in the glory of the Father that shines in him? hast thou sanctified his Name in all those particulars wherein christ hath been made known to be wondered? Certainly Believers do not sanctify this Name of christ,
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certainly if the Lord doth thus work for man-kind in his Son, if the Lord provide such a wonderful Saviour for the children of men, wee may fully conclude, that God hath wonderful thoughts to do great things for man-kind;
Certainly if the Lord does thus work for mankind in his Son, if the Lord provide such a wondered Saviour for the children of men, we may Fully conclude, that God hath wondered thoughts to do great things for mankind;
the thoughts of God for the good of man-kind are very great, and very glorious, they are some high things, some glorious things that God doth aim at for man-kind.
the thoughts of God for the good of mankind Are very great, and very glorious, they Are Some high things, Some glorious things that God does aim At for mankind.
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God will at length bring every beleever to such a height of glory, as before Men and Angels it shall bee declared by the glory of your souls, that Jesus Christ was a wonderful Redeemer;
God will At length bring every believer to such a height of glory, as before Men and Angels it shall be declared by the glory of your Souls, that jesus christ was a wondered Redeemer;
In the first of the Ephesians, mark what a prayer Paul makes for the Ephesians, in the 17, and 18. verses, hee told them before, that hee did not cease to give thanks for them, making mention of them in his prayers:
In the First of the Ephesians, mark what a prayer Paul makes for the Ephesians, in the 17, and 18. Verses, he told them before, that he did not cease to give thanks for them, making mention of them in his Prayers:
to what end? That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ the Father of Glory, may give unto you the Spirit of Wisdome and Revelation in the knowledge of him.
to what end? That the God of our Lord jesus christ the Father of Glory, may give unto you the Spirit of Wisdom and Revelation in the knowledge of him.
Hee doth not onely pray, that they might have some knowledge of him, but that they might have a Spirit of Wisdome and Revelation in the knowledge of Christ;
He does not only pray, that they might have Some knowledge of him, but that they might have a Spirit of Wisdom and Revelation in the knowledge of christ;
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And in the third of the Ephesians, from the 14 verse to the 20. For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, of whom the whole Family of Heaven and Earth is named, that hee would grant you according to the riches of his Glory, to bee strengthened with might by his Spirit in the Inner-man, that Christ may dwell in your hearts by Faith, that yee being rooted and grounded in love, (All this now is but a preparation to what hee would desire further,
And in the third of the Ephesians, from the 14 verse to the 20. For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord jesus christ, of whom the Whole Family of Heaven and Earth is nam, that he would grant you according to the riches of his Glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the Innerman, that christ may dwell in your hearts by Faith, that ye being rooted and grounded in love, (All this now is but a preparation to what he would desire further,
This is a most admirable Scripture, surely the Spirit of Christ filled the heart of Saint Paul; and such kind of Scriptures as these, are mighty strong Arguments to evince the Scripture to bee the Word of God:
This is a most admirable Scripture, surely the Spirit of christ filled the heart of Saint Paul; and such kind of Scriptures as these, Are mighty strong Arguments to evince the Scripture to be the Word of God:
certainly it was beyond the spirit of any man to expresse himself in such a manner, That hee bowed his knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, that they might comprehend with all Saints what is the breadth, length, depth and height,
Certainly it was beyond the Spirit of any man to express himself in such a manner, That he bowed his knees unto the Father of our Lord jesus christ, that they might comprehend with all Saints what is the breadth, length, depth and height,
So it should bee with us, wee have some sight of Christ, but is it not at a distance? wee hear a Minister speaking of Christ to us (the great wonder of the world) and it may bee at the hearing wee are ready to think, there is somewhat in Christ beyond what wee have apprehended heretofore;
So it should be with us, we have Some sighed of christ, but is it not At a distance? we hear a Minister speaking of christ to us (the great wonder of the world) and it may be At the hearing we Are ready to think, there is somewhat in christ beyond what we have apprehended heretofore;
If wee had been preaching to you of Moral Virtues, or any deep discourse about any point, save about Jesus Christ, there had not been so much danger of letting it passe without profit;
If we had been preaching to you of Moral Virtues, or any deep discourse about any point, save about jesus christ, there had not been so much danger of letting it pass without profit;
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and surely upon our hearing what God hath revealed in his Word, wee have cause to pray with more earnestnesse, Lord open our eyes that wee may see the wonderful things of thy Gospel;
and surely upon our hearing what God hath revealed in his Word, we have cause to pray with more earnestness, Lord open our eyes that we may see the wondered things of thy Gospel;
It is a very strange phrase (for the creature to bee filled with God) and had wee it not in Scripture, wee should not have dared to have used such an expression:
It is a very strange phrase (for the creature to be filled with God) and had we it not in Scripture, we should not have dared to have used such an expression:
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What is the reason that Christians are so empty in their spirits, in their conversations? but because they know so little of the Mystery of the Gospel:
What is the reason that Christians Are so empty in their spirits, in their conversations? but Because they know so little of the Mystery of the Gospel:
If thou didst but understand the Mystery of the Gospel, but how the Lord makes known himself in the face of Jesus Christ, this would fill thy heart with all the fulnesse of God;
If thou didst but understand the Mystery of the Gospel, but how the Lord makes known himself in the face of jesus christ, this would fill thy heart with all the fullness of God;
and accounted all things dung and drosse in comparison; and so David, in Psal. 119.27. Make mee to understand the way of thy Precepts, so shall I talk of thy wondrous works:
and accounted all things dung and dross in comparison; and so David, in Psalm 119.27. Make me to understand the Way of thy Precepts, so shall I talk of thy wondrous works:
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but were your hearts filled with the knowledge of Jesus Christ, you could not but talk of the wonderful things that God hath done for your souls in Jesus Christ.
but were your hearts filled with the knowledge of jesus christ, you could not but talk of the wondered things that God hath done for your Souls in jesus christ.
And as wee are to labour to search that wee may know more, so to give God the praise of this his wonder that hee hath done; In Psal. 107.8. Oh that men would praise the Lord for the wonderful things that hee hath done for the children of men:
And as we Are to labour to search that we may know more, so to give God the praise of this his wonder that he hath done; In Psalm 107.8. O that men would praise the Lord for the wondered things that he hath done for the children of men:
but surely if God bee to bee praised and magnified for his wonderful works of providence, much more for the wonderful works that hee hath done for the soul in Jesus Christ.
but surely if God be to be praised and magnified for his wondered works of providence, much more for the wondered works that he hath done for the soul in jesus christ.
And the truth is, God re•ects all the glory that hee hath from his creatures, except hee hath it, because of the wonders that hee hath done in his Son.
And the truth is, God re•ects all the glory that he hath from his creatures, except he hath it, Because of the wonders that he hath done in his Son.
So this is the duty of beleevers, to whom God hath revealed Christ as wonderful, that in their conversations they should hold out the wonderful Glory of Jesus Christ;
So this is the duty of believers, to whom God hath revealed christ as wondered, that in their conversations they should hold out the wondered Glory of jesus christ;
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Not long since what an ignorant sot was hee? but since hee went to hear the Word, Oh the understanding in a little time that such a one hath got in the Mysteries of the Gospel!
Not long since what an ignorant sot was he? but since he went to hear the Word, O the understanding in a little time that such a one hath god in the Mysteres of the Gospel!
As it was the speech of a Heathen, seeing the Christians suffer with so great patience, hee cries out, Of a truth, the God of the Christians is a great God, that doth inable them to do such great things:
As it was the speech of a Heathen, seeing the Christians suffer with so great patience, he cries out, Of a truth, the God of the Christians is a great God, that does inable them to do such great things:
and in this one thing the wonderfulness of the change of a soul doth appear as much as in any thing, That those things that before were accounted burdens,
and in this one thing the wonderfulness of the change of a soul does appear as much as in any thing, That those things that before were accounted burdens,
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Now the Gospel makes such a change, and in this change of thy heart, and of thy life, Jesus Christ is held forth in the world to bee a wonderful Saviour;
Now the Gospel makes such a change, and in this change of thy heart, and of thy life, jesus christ is held forth in the world to be a wondered Saviour;
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but now, if thou canst do no more than those that are strangers to Jesus Christ, what honour hath Christ in thy life and conversation? One passage or two more.
but now, if thou Canst do no more than those that Are Strangers to jesus christ, what honour hath christ in thy life and Conversation? One passage or two more.
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Oh then let all souls to whom Christ is made known, make after him! Oh thou wretched soul, that hast not yet understood the way of God towards man-kind, now labour to know it!
O then let all Souls to whom christ is made known, make After him! O thou wretched soul, that hast not yet understood the Way of God towards mankind, now labour to know it!
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And after all this shall my soul perish eternally? shall I bee cast away, notwithstanding God hath wrought in such a glorious and wonderful way for the salvation of souls? must I perish at last for all this? Thy heart should make towards God,
And After all this shall my soul perish eternally? shall I be cast away, notwithstanding God hath wrought in such a glorious and wondered Way for the salvation of Souls? must I perish At last for all this? Thy heart should make towards God,
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many of you rejoyce in this, that God hath wrought wonderfully to preserve you some times out of dangers, I but what are all the wonderful works of God towards you,
many of you rejoice in this, that God hath wrought wonderfully to preserve you Some times out of dangers, I but what Are all the wondered works of God towards you,
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After the blowing of the seventh Trumpet that you read of in the book of the Revelations, then is the Mystery finished, and what is the finishing of it? in chap. 11. then is the voice heard, saying, The Kingdomes of this world are become the Kingdomes of our Lord,
After the blowing of the seventh Trumpet that you read of in the book of the Revelations, then is the Mystery finished, and what is the finishing of it? in chap. 11. then is the voice herd, saying, The Kingdoms of this world Are become the Kingdoms of our Lord,
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then shall bee fulfilled the Scripture wee have in John 14.20, 21. Mark what Christ promises there to his Disciples, At that day yee shall know that I am in my Father,
then shall be fulfilled the Scripture we have in John 14.20, 21. Mark what christ promises there to his Disciples, At that day ye shall know that I am in my Father,
The Saints have their hearts taken off from Creatures, from men, from instruments, and they look upon him, that the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob hath glorified, even Jesus Christ;
The Saints have their hearts taken off from Creatures, from men, from Instruments, and they look upon him, that the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob hath glorified, even jesus christ;
As at the first, when there are treaties between one Prince and another about a march, the first sight that they have of one another, it is but by a picture,
As At the First, when there Are treaties between one Prince and Another about a march, the First sighed that they have of one Another, it is but by a picture,
The luster of the deity shall bee shining thorow the humanity of Christ, and men and Angels shall stand gazing and wondring at the glory of Jesus Christ to all eternity:
The luster of the deity shall be shining thorough the humanity of christ, and men and Angels shall stand gazing and wondering At the glory of jesus christ to all eternity:
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And those that shall long for the glorious appearing of Jesus Christ, upon the seeing of him here, have a good evidence that they do belong to Jesus Christ,
And those that shall long for the glorious appearing of jesus christ, upon the seeing of him Here, have a good evidence that they do belong to jesus christ,
OUr Saviour going himself to suffer, tells his Disciples what they must expect in the following of him, If any man will come after mee, let him deny himself,
OUr Saviour going himself to suffer, tells his Disciples what they must expect in the following of him, If any man will come After me, let him deny himself,
Christ would have his Disciples know the worst at first, and not please themselves in a fools Paradise, thinking that by following of him they should get great matters to themselves in the world;
christ would have his Disciples know the worst At First, and not please themselves in a Fools Paradise, thinking that by following of him they should get great matters to themselves in the world;
and must wee take up that? yes, saith Christ, in the verse before my Text, bee not solicitous what your cross is like to bee, onely bee willing to take it up.
and must we take up that? yes, Says christ, in the verse before my Text, be not solicitous what your cross is like to be, only be willing to take it up.
But here is a Text concerns every one that hath a soul, Man and woman, high and low, old and young, What shall it profit any one to gain the whole word,
But Here is a Text concerns every one that hath a soul, Man and woman, high and low, old and young, What shall it profit any one to gain the Whole word,
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and lose his own soul? and that hee would make the words of this Text to bee the cloze of his prayer continually, What shall it profit a man to gain the whole world,
and loose his own soul? and that he would make the words of this Text to be the close of his prayer continually, What shall it profit a man to gain the Whole world,
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Every man hath a soul, a rational spiritual substance beyond that that is visible or sensible; in Job 32.8. But there is a spirit in man, and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth him understanding.
Every man hath a soul, a rational spiritual substance beyond that that is visible or sensible; in Job 32.8. But there is a Spirit in man, and the inspiration of the Almighty gives him understanding.
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There is a spirit in man besides the bodily substance that you see, there is a spirit in man, such a spirit as is capable of the inspiration of the Almighty to give understanding, &c. And in Gen. 2.7. it is said, That God formed man of the dust of the earth, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life.
There is a Spirit in man beside the bodily substance that you see, there is a Spirit in man, such a Spirit as is capable of the inspiration of the Almighty to give understanding, etc. And in Gen. 2.7. it is said, That God formed man of the dust of the earth, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life.
the highest actions of men are such as do not concern the body, as thus, The knowledge of the heavens, the knowledge of Angels, of spirits, what hath the body to do with such things? the knowledge of the mysteries of the Gospel,
the highest actions of men Are such as do not concern the body, as thus, The knowledge of the heavens, the knowledge of Angels, of spirits, what hath the body to do with such things? the knowledge of the Mysteres of the Gospel,
the knowledge of God and Christ, yea the very knowledge of Mathematical notions, many notions there are in Arts and Sciences that are abstract from all bodily things;
the knowledge of God and christ, yea the very knowledge of Mathematical notions, many notions there Are in Arts and Sciences that Are abstract from all bodily things;
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Yet secondly, There is a power in man to curb his body, to deny himself of that which is most suitable to the body, saith Paul, 1 Cor. 9.27. I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection.
Yet secondly, There is a power in man to curb his body, to deny himself of that which is most suitable to the body, Says Paul, 1 Cor. 9.27. I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection.
There is a power in man to deny the body that which it desires never so much, which a beast cannot, that cannot deny that which is suitable to his sense every way,
There is a power in man to deny the body that which it Desires never so much, which a beast cannot, that cannot deny that which is suitable to his sense every Way,
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3. Again, That which the Scripture makes the chief actions of man to consist in, which have any reference to God, is such things that are done by somewhat beyond the body.
3. Again, That which the Scripture makes the chief actions of man to consist in, which have any Referente to God, is such things that Are done by somewhat beyond the body.
for when this bodily substance is decaying, mouldring away, there are many thoughts in a man about an eternal estate, and more fresh and lively sometimes when the body is mouldring away, than ever there was before;
for when this bodily substance is decaying, mouldering away, there Are many thoughts in a man about an Eternal estate, and more fresh and lively sometime when the body is mouldering away, than ever there was before;
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Fifthly, and then lastly, There is certainly a spirit in man beyond his bodily substance: for wee know that there are real pains and torments upon a mans spirit.
Fifthly, and then lastly, There is Certainly a Spirit in man beyond his bodily substance: for we know that there Are real pains and torments upon a men Spirit.
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as musick, good cheer, friends, estate, yet there is that horror and torment in his spirit, sometimes through the consciousness of the guilt of sin, that hee is not able to bear:
as music, good cheer, Friends, estate, yet there is that horror and torment in his Spirit, sometime through the consciousness of the guilt of since, that he is not able to bear:
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verily then there is a spirit in man, and hence therefore you see that there is somewhat doth concern you all beyond your present, outward, and bodily condition.
verily then there is a Spirit in man, and hence Therefore you see that there is somewhat does concern you all beyond your present, outward, and bodily condition.
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for these are things that concern thy outward man, there is still another substance in thee that thou art to look after, that takes little notice of such things as these are.
for these Are things that concern thy outward man, there is still Another substance in thee that thou art to look After, that Takes little notice of such things as these Are.
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Do you see a fine feature, comely parts, comely countenance, and your children finely cloathed? I but know there is a spirit in that childe besides that bodily substance that you are to look to:
Do you see a fine feature, comely parts, comely countenance, and your children finely clothed? I but know there is a Spirit in that child beside that bodily substance that you Are to look to:
so by the soul wee come to understand many things without us, but yet how little do wee understand of our own souls? well might the Psalmist therefore complain, and say, in Psal. 49.20. Man that is in honour, and understandeth not, is like the beasts that perish.
so by the soul we come to understand many things without us, but yet how little doe we understand of our own Souls? well might the Psalmist Therefore complain, and say, in Psalm 49.20. Man that is in honour, and understands not, is like the beasts that perish.
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God did indeed make man at first in honour, but now hee is become like the very beasts, hee doth minde little or nothing more than the very beasts themselves, hee blesses himself if hee hath but content for the body for a while,
God did indeed make man At First in honour, but now he is become like the very beasts, he does mind little or nothing more than the very beasts themselves, he Blesses himself if he hath but content for the body for a while,
I appeal unto your consciences in this thing, whether the uttermost sphere of your thoughts have been any further than meerly within the compass of bodily content:
I appeal unto your Consciences in this thing, whither the uttermost sphere of your thoughts have been any further than merely within the compass of bodily content:
how wonderful hee is, of the wonderful mysteries of the Gospel, and of the things of eternal life, they are dry things to such a one, hee savours them not:
how wondered he is, of the wondered Mysteres of the Gospel, and of the things of Eternal life, they Are dry things to such a one, he savours them not:
Now my brethren, this is a work that I have undertaken, and it concerns as much the Ministers of God to shew unto you what you are your selves, what God hath made you,
Now my brothers, this is a work that I have undertaken, and it concerns as much the Ministers of God to show unto you what you Are your selves, what God hath made you,
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But this next Point that is the main and principal, Did they but know the worth of their souls, it could not but raise them very high above those poor empty vanities that they have minded all this while:
But this next Point that is the main and principal, Did they but know the worth of their Souls, it could not but raise them very high above those poor empty vanities that they have minded all this while:
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Therefore there is in man not onely a soul, but that that is more worth than all the world, that if it should bee lost, that man that gained the whole world, would bee a great loser in his bargain.
Therefore there is in man not only a soul, but that that is more worth than all the world, that if it should be lost, that man that gained the Whole world, would be a great loser in his bargain.
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but this childe hath a soul in it that is more worth than heaven and earth, this poor ragged tattered childe that lyes in rags, I say, crying at your threshold,
but this child hath a soul in it that is more worth than heaven and earth, this poor ragged tattered child that lies in rags, I say, crying At your threshold,
and Stars, than all the Heavens, than the Sea, than the Earth, put all the creatures in the world together, that are under Angels, the spirit of this poor childe hath more excellency in it,
and Stars, than all the Heavens, than the Sea, than the Earth, put all the creatures in the world together, that Are under Angels, the Spirit of this poor child hath more excellency in it,
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The excellency of the soul may bee discovered, first, In the relation it hath to God, God doth challenge a peculiar relation to the spirits of men; and therefore in Heb. 12.9.
The excellency of the soul may be discovered, First, In the Relation it hath to God, God does challenge a peculiar Relation to the spirits of men; and Therefore in Hebrew 12.9.
•od is called the Father of spirits, Shall wee not much rather bee in subjection to the F•ther of spirits and live? As if God did not so much look after,
•od is called the Father of spirits, Shall we not much rather be in subjection to the F•ther of spirits and live? As if God did not so much look After,
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and regard your bodies, the outward man, but hee is the Father of spirits. And in Zeck. 12.1. There is likewise an expression to the same purpose, That God did form the spirit of man within him:
and regard your bodies, the outward man, but he is the Father of spirits. And in zechariah. 12.1. There is likewise an expression to the same purpose, That God did from the Spirit of man within him:
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there is all they can do, they can but kill the body, fear not them, but fear him, who after hee hath killed the body, hath power to cast the soul into Hell,
there is all they can do, they can but kill the body, Fear not them, but Fear him, who After he hath killed the body, hath power to cast the soul into Hell,
4 But further, The excellency of the soul of man, in reference unto God, appears especially in the large extent of capacity that it hath to receive the Image of God, and its ability to work according as God doth work himself,
4 But further, The excellency of the soul of man, in Referente unto God, appears especially in the large extent of capacity that it hath to receive the Image of God, and its ability to work according as God does work himself,
Now of such excellency is the soul of man (however by sin it is depraved) that it is capable of the understanding of an infinite eternal first beeing;
Now of such excellency is the soul of man (however by since it is depraved) that it is capable of the understanding of an infinite Eternal First being;
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What is Gods happiness, but to enjoy himself as the onely good? Now the soul of man is capable of the enjoyment of God, of having communion with the infinite first beeing of all things,
What is God's happiness, but to enjoy himself as the only good? Now the soul of man is capable of the enjoyment of God, of having communion with the infinite First being of all things,
and so hee is capable of living the same life that God himself lives; for so the Scripture saith, That the Heathens were estranged from the life of God;
and so he is capable of living the same life that God himself lives; for so the Scripture Says, That the heathens were estranged from the life of God;
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so that it appears then, that beleevers are not estranged from the life of God, but do live the life of God in the injoyment of communion with himself:
so that it appears then, that believers Are not estranged from the life of God, but do live the life of God in the enjoyment of communion with himself:
as thus, A man and a beast cannot have communion together, why? because they live not the same life one with another, their lives are of different kindes:
as thus, A man and a beast cannot have communion together, why? Because they live not the same life one with Another, their lives Are of different Kinds:
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Fourthly, And further, The soul is of such a nature, as it is capable of the communication of the choicest excellencies that ever God did, or will communicate unto any:
Fourthly, And further, The soul is of such a nature, as it is capable of the communication of the Choicest excellencies that ever God did, or will communicate unto any:
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Now I say, the souls of men are of such a large extent, as they are some way capable of the enjoyment of any good that God hath to communicate, which hee hath revealed in his word;
Now I say, the Souls of men Are of such a large extent, as they Are Some Way capable of the enjoyment of any good that God hath to communicate, which he hath revealed in his word;
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yea, and the truth is, when wee hear of Gods communicating of himself to his Son, that hath a humane soul as well as a body, wee cannot but conceive that a humane soul is of that large extent,
yea, and the truth is, when we hear of God's communicating of himself to his Son, that hath a humane soul as well as a body, we cannot but conceive that a humane soul is of that large extent,
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and that is the contiguity, as I may so speak, with God himself: that is, of all things that are here in this world, the soul of man it is that that is next unto God himself:
and that is the contiguity, as I may so speak, with God himself: that is, of all things that Are Here in this world, the soul of man it is that that is next unto God himself:
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Next to God, you will say, what do you mean when you say that the soul of man it is contiguous unto God? I mean this, that God hath made all creatures for himself,
Next to God, you will say, what do you mean when you say that the soul of man it is contiguous unto God? I mean this, that God hath made all creatures for himself,
All the goodness there is in the creature, it comes to mee, but how shall I have the glory of it all? why, I will make a creature that shall bee as it were between mee and other creatures, that shall partake of the nature of other creatures,
All the Goodness there is in the creature, it comes to me, but how shall I have the glory of it all? why, I will make a creature that shall be as it were between me and other creatures, that shall partake of the nature of other creatures,
and when it was in its first purity, was as a clear chrystal glass, and received in all the beams of Gods glory, all the glory of God I say, that did shine in all his creatures, was received into mans soul,
and when it was in its First purity, was as a clear crystal glass, and received in all the beams of God's glory, all the glory of God I say, that did shine in all his creatures, was received into men soul,
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but now, how comes the Lord to have an injoyment as it were of his goodness that hee lets out from himself? How comes hee to have it return back again to himself? Why, the way of his returning, it is by the Angels in heaven, and the spirits of men;
but now, how comes the Lord to have an enjoyment as it were of his Goodness that he lets out from himself? How comes he to have it return back again to himself? Why, the Way of his returning, it is by the Angels in heaven, and the spirits of men;
these are the two excellent creatures that God doth make use of to fetch in all the glory that hee hath from all his creatures, that they in an active way should reflect it all upon the face of God again;
these Are the two excellent creatures that God does make use of to fetch in all the glory that he hath from all his creatures, that they in an active Way should reflect it all upon the face of God again;
and to know all the motions of the heavens, and can tell you to a minute of an hour what kinde of motions there will bee, as appears plainly by eclipses:
and to know all the motions of the heavens, and can tell you to a minute of an hour what kind of motions there will be, as appears plainly by Eclipses:
as in these mighty buildings, which shows that a man out of a deal of rubbish can raise and erect such a building as this is, this shows the excellency of mans soul;
as in these mighty buildings, which shows that a man out of a deal of rubbish can raise and erect such a building as this is, this shows the excellency of men soul;
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whether to live or dye, but hee thought it was better for him to bee dissolved, it was not to bee destroyed, it is but a dissolution, hee rather desired a dissolution, that hee might bee with Christ, which is best of all:
whither to live or die, but he Thought it was better for him to be dissolved, it was not to be destroyed, it is but a dissolution, he rather desired a dissolution, that he might be with christ, which is best of all:
but now wherein dost thou think the excellency of these creatures doth most consist? Certainly if thou comest to know the true worth of thy soul, thou wilt say, God gives mee these outward things,
but now wherein dost thou think the excellency of these creatures does most consist? Certainly if thou Comest to know the true worth of thy soul, thou wilt say, God gives me these outward things,
But that I might draw to a conclusion, This is that that above all things will demonstrate the worth and excellency of the soul, The great price that was paid for it.
But that I might draw to a conclusion, This is that that above all things will demonstrate the worth and excellency of the soul, The great price that was paid for it.
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That Jesus Christ should bee willing to lay down his life to purchase the pardon of the sin of thy soul, to deliver thy soul from eternal misery, this shews the great worth of the soul;
That jesus christ should be willing to lay down his life to purchase the pardon of the since of thy soul, to deliver thy soul from Eternal misery, this shows the great worth of the soul;
So my brethren, when wee consider the price of mens souls, that were taken captive by sin, what was paid for them, it was a price that was more worth than ten thousand thousand worlds;
So my brothers, when we Consider the price of men's Souls, that were taken captive by since, what was paid for them, it was a price that was more worth than ten thousand thousand world's;
Suppose it had lain upon this, that heaven and earth must have been dissolved, except Jesus Christ would take mans nature upon him, certainly Jesus Christ would have suffered heaven and earth to have gone to nothing, rather than to have done as he did:
Suppose it had lain upon this, that heaven and earth must have been dissolved, except jesus christ would take men nature upon him, Certainly jesus christ would have suffered heaven and earth to have gone to nothing, rather than to have done as he did:
except hee come and take their nature upon him, and lay down his life, and dye an accursed death, saith Jesus Christ, rather than such precious souls which my Father hath made capable of injoyment of so much good from him,
except he come and take their nature upon him, and lay down his life, and die an accursed death, Says jesus christ, rather than such precious Souls which my Father hath made capable of enjoyment of so much good from him,
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And there is nothing to the contrary, but you may have that spiritual substance of yours filled with so much good as is infinitely more worth than ten thousand thousand worlds,
And there is nothing to the contrary, but you may have that spiritual substance of yours filled with so much good as is infinitely more worth than ten thousand thousand world's,
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The Second SERMON ON The Excellency of the Soul. Matth. 16.26. For what is a man profited if hee shall gain the whole world and lose his own Soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his Soul?
The Second SERMON ON The Excellency of the Soul. Matthew 16.26. For what is a man profited if he shall gain the Whole world and loose his own Soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his Soul?
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Let all the creatures in the world present themselves before the soul of man to bee the portion of him, Mans soul would say, these are not the things that can satisfie mee;
Let all the creatures in the world present themselves before the soul of man to be the portion of him, men soul would say, these Are not the things that can satisfy me;
saith Austin, Lord thou hast made us for thy self, and our heart is unquiet till it comes unto thy self, and this is the excellency of mans soul, it is above all creatures;
Says Austin, Lord thou hast made us for thy self, and our heart is unquiet till it comes unto thy self, and this is the excellency of men soul, it is above all creatures;
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Many other things were delivered about the excellency of mans soul, that so you might know something of your worth, that you are too good to bee slaves to the Devil,
Many other things were Delivered about the excellency of men soul, that so you might know something of your worth, that you Are too good to be slaves to the devil,
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and it is good for you to know your own worth in this thing, that so your hearts might bee elevated above those bare things that you sought to have your happiness in;
and it is good for you to know your own worth in this thing, that so your hearts might be elevated above those bore things that you sought to have your happiness in;
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Anaxarchus, when hee was beaten in a Mortar to death by the Tyrants, hee calls to them, Beat, Beat as long as you will, you beat but the outward part of Anaxarchus, it is but the vessel in which hee is.
Anaxarchus, when he was beaten in a Mortar to death by the Tyrants, he calls to them, Beat, Beatrice as long as you will, you beatrice but the outward part of Anaxarchus, it is but the vessel in which he is.
But now, if hee sees that there bee any means for the good of their souls, hee envies that, may the Devil have but their souls, hee cares not what they have otherwayes.
But now, if he sees that there be any means for the good of their Souls, he envies that, may the devil have but their Souls, he Cares not what they have otherways.
how ever the glory of their souls bee darkned for the present, yet they have still in them such souls as are capable of a kinde of infinite good, more than all the other works that ever God made, except the Angels;
how ever the glory of their Souls be darkened for the present, yet they have still in them such Souls as Are capable of a kind of infinite good, more than all the other works that ever God made, except the Angels;
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and there is a story of a youth that abusing a bird that had a long bill, was like to have been stoned to death in the street, they did so hate cruelty to those kinde of creatures,
and there is a story of a youth that abusing a bird that had a long bill, was like to have been stoned to death in the street, they did so hate cruelty to those kind of creatures,
Many have this Turkish disposition, that are dogged and cruel to those of their own kinde, to those that have immortal souls together with themselves, though pittiful even to brute-beasts.
Many have this Turkish disposition, that Are dogged and cruel to those of their own kind, to those that have immortal Souls together with themselves, though pitiful even to brute-beasts.
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and have no higher thoughts but meerly to get bread by such imployments, and their souls busied all their dayes about nothing else but those things, this shews the woful fall of man,
and have no higher thoughts but merely to get bred by such employments, and their Souls busied all their days about nothing Else but those things, this shows the woeful fallen of man,
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and manifests a dreadful fruit of Gods Justice upon the children of men for their sin, Certainly, Man that was made in honour is become like the beast that perisheth in this regard:
and manifests a dreadful fruit of God's justice upon the children of men for their since, Certainly, Man that was made in honour is become like the beast that Perishes in this regard:
what, is this the creature that hath an immortal soul made by God more worth than ten thousand worlds? that lies scraping from morning to night in a kennel,
what, is this the creature that hath an immortal soul made by God more worth than ten thousand world's? that lies scraping from morning to night in a kennel,
as if they were born for no other end? Oh! think then, is this the creature that hath such an excellent soul? surely sin hath made a great breach between God and man,
as if they were born for no other end? Oh! think then, is this the creature that hath such an excellent soul? surely since hath made a great breach between God and man,
and hath brought man-kinde into a very low and mean condition, and yet worse are those than these that have no other use of their souls than to bee drudges to the Devil,
and hath brought mankind into a very low and mean condition, and yet Worse Are those than these that have no other use of their Souls than to be drudges to the devil,
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If wee prize mens imployments by the subject of their imployment, then certainly this is the most glorious imployment that any Creature in the world can bee capable of• what is the reason you account a Gold-smith a better trade than a Black-smith? but because of the subject that the one works about rather than the other;
If we prize men's employments by the Subject of their employment, then Certainly this is the most glorious employment that any Creature in the world can be capable of• what is the reason you account a Goldsmith a better trade than a Blacksmith? but Because of the Subject that the one works about rather than the other;
what Trade in the world can be so honourable as the work of the Ministery? that works altogether about immortal souls, in bringing them to God, to live to God,
what Trade in the world can be so honourable as the work of the Ministry? that works altogether about immortal Souls, in bringing them to God, to live to God,
and hee that is imployed about the other is accounted low, then certainly the imployment of the Ministery must needs bee honourable, for it is about souls.
and he that is employed about the other is accounted low, then Certainly the employment of the Ministry must needs be honourable, for it is about Souls.
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though outward respects may bee given more, and should bee to the Magistrate, yet certainly the imployment about immortal souls, must needs bee the honourablest in the world:
though outward respects may be given more, and should be to the Magistrate, yet Certainly the employment about immortal Souls, must needs be the Most honorable in the world:
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If it bee the glory of Angels to take care of Gods people, what glory is it that God puts upon the Ministers of the Gospel to look to souls? and truly, in this thing God hath put more glory upon Men, than upon Angels;
If it be the glory of Angels to take care of God's people, what glory is it that God puts upon the Ministers of the Gospel to look to Souls? and truly, in this thing God hath put more glory upon Men, than upon Angels;
and if the Lord should give unto you the care of all the Creatures, except the souls of men, it were not such an honourable work as to give you the care of any one immortal soul;
and if the Lord should give unto you the care of all the Creatures, except the Souls of men, it were not such an honourable work as to give you the care of any one immortal soul;
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therefore wee finde that the Apostle would ever bee setting up the honour of this work, Let a man esteem of us as the dispencers of the Mysteries of Christ, and in 1 Thes. 5.12, 13. Wee beseech you brethren, to know them which labour among you,
Therefore we find that the Apostle would ever be setting up the honour of this work, Let a man esteem of us as the dispencers of the Mysteres of christ, and in 1 Thebes 5.12, 13. we beseech you brothers, to know them which labour among you,
and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you, and to esteem of them very highly in love for their works sake; And so in Heb. 13.17. Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit your selves:
and Are over you in the Lord, and admonish you, and to esteem of them very highly in love for their works sake; And so in Hebrew 13.17. Obey them that have the Rule over you, and submit your selves:
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surely, whosoever should take charge of so many thousand souls as belongs to this Congregation would have weight and burden enough upon his shoulders, you should pitty them that have this charge over you.
surely, whosoever should take charge of so many thousand Souls as belongs to this Congregation would have weight and burden enough upon his shoulders, you should pity them that have this charge over you.
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And truly, if men are careful that have but beasts committed to them, as Jacob said concerning his Unkle Labans cattel, that hee look'd to them so as that hee indured the frost in the night,
And truly, if men Are careful that have but beasts committed to them, as Jacob said Concerning his Uncle Labans cattle, that he looked to them so as that he endured the frost in the night,
Now, for Sense, for the body, why the brute-beasts they have sense, they have flesh and blood as well as wee, onely wee differ in these rational immortal souls that God hath given to us;
Now, for Sense, for the body, why the brute-beasts they have sense, they have Flesh and blood as well as we, only we differ in these rational immortal Souls that God hath given to us;
therefore the Scripture speaks of those, whose out-sides were mean enough; in the latter end of the 11th. of the Hebrews, that wandered in sheep-skins and goat-skins, yet they were such as the world was not worthy of them.
Therefore the Scripture speaks of those, whose outsides were mean enough; in the latter end of the 11th. of the Hebrews, that wandered in sheepskins and goatskins, yet they were such as the world was not worthy of them.
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and a dunghill may bee strewed with herbs, and in the winter time filthy dunghills you know are covered with white Snow, that in a fair frosty day look as glistering as the Snow that is upon a fine Meddow, but still nothing but filth:
and a dunghill may be strewed with herbs, and in the winter time filthy dunghills you know Are covered with white Snow, that in a fair frosty day look as glistering as the Snow that is upon a fine Meadow, but still nothing but filth:
But fifthly, If the soul of man bee so excellent, Oh let us bless God for our souls, bless God, I say, that hath given unto you these immortal souls that are of so great a worth:
But fifthly, If the soul of man be so excellent, O let us bless God for our Souls, bless God, I say, that hath given unto you these immortal Souls that Are of so great a worth:
but that when you were before him in the common lump out of which God made his creatures, that hee would rather choose you to bee one that should have an immortal soul,
but that when you were before him in the Common lump out of which God made his creatures, that he would rather choose you to be one that should have an immortal soul,
I, but doth God take care for Oxen? that is, as if the Holy Ghost there should say, the providence of God over other creatures, it is nothing in comparison of that it is over the spirits of men, over those that have immortal souls:
I, but does God take care for Oxen? that is, as if the Holy Ghost there should say, the providence of God over other creatures, it is nothing in comparison of that it is over the spirits of men, over those that have immortal Souls:
And certainly the thoughts of God have been from all eternity working towards those that have immortal souls, in a more special manner than towards any of his other creatures;
And Certainly the thoughts of God have been from all eternity working towards those that have immortal Souls, in a more special manner than towards any of his other creatures;
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and therefore it is a happy thing for one to have an immortal soul, because they are not out of capacity of receiving that good that the Lord Christ hath purchased for his people;
and Therefore it is a happy thing for one to have an immortal soul, Because they Are not out of capacity of receiving that good that the Lord christ hath purchased for his people;
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for there is none of you, but for ought Angels or men know, may live eternally to the praise of Gods grace in Christ, you have such kinde of natures as are capable of it.
for there is none of you, but for ought Angels or men know, may live eternally to the praise of God's grace in christ, you have such kind of nature's as Are capable of it.
Now it is true, if you should dye in your sins, then it might bee said at that instance when you dye in your sins, that it had been better that you had been Toads or Serpents,
Now it is true, if you should die in your Sins, then it might be said At that instance when you die in your Sins, that it had been better that you had been Toads or Serpents,
But were not this a sad thing for a man that hath such an excellent nature, to live and dye so that they may wish hereafter that they had been Toads or Dogs? how many are there that are willing,
But were not this a sad thing for a man that hath such an excellent nature, to live and die so that they may wish hereafter that they had been Toads or Dogs? how many Are there that Are willing,
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though God hath made a great difference between thee and others that are of the same kinde in thy outward estate, God hath made a great deal of difference between poor and rich, between a poor Alms-body that lives in so mean a condition,
though God hath made a great difference between thee and Others that Are of the same kind in thy outward estate, God hath made a great deal of difference between poor and rich, between a poor Alms-body that lives in so mean a condition,
I but this difference is made in the outward estate and body, but there is no such difference made in their souls, thou hast as precious a soul within thee, that is naturally as good as ever any Emperour had in the world,
I but this difference is made in the outward estate and body, but there is no such difference made in their Souls, thou hast as precious a soul within thee, that is naturally as good as ever any Emperor had in the world,
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so Philosophers say of the souls of men, mens souls are equal, and one is not better than another by nature, what they are better by is afterwards, by education,
so Philosophers say of the Souls of men, men's Souls Are equal, and one is not better than Another by nature, what they Are better by is afterwards, by education,
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and therefore it is that the Scripture would have no difference made between the souls of men, in Exod. 30.15. you shall finde there by that Scripture, that God would not have difference made of the souls of men, it is said in the 14. verse, Every one that passeth among you, that are numbred from twenty years old and above, shall give an offering unto the Lord;
and Therefore it is that the Scripture would have no difference made between the Souls of men, in Exod 30.15. you shall find there by that Scripture, that God would not have difference made of the Souls of men, it is said in the 14. verse, Every one that passes among you, that Are numbered from twenty Years old and above, shall give an offering unto the Lord;
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And therefore bless God for thy soul in this, that hee hath made thee equal with the Kings and Princes of the world in that that is thy more noble, and more excellent part.
And Therefore bless God for thy soul in this, that he hath made thee equal with the Kings and Princes of the world in that that is thy more noble, and more excellent part.
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thou hast tattered cloaths, I but if God hath provided the righteousness of his Son to bee a garment to cloach thy soul, every time thou appearest before him, thou art a happy creature in that,
thou hast tattered clothes, I but if God hath provided the righteousness of his Son to be a garment to cloach thy soul, every time thou appearest before him, thou art a happy creature in that,
therefore when thy heart is ready to murmure, that God hath denied thee bodily mercies that hee hath granted to others, think with thy self, I but hath not God recompenced mee in soul mercies? I make no question but there are many souls that bless God that ever they have lived to this time,
Therefore when thy heart is ready to murmur, that God hath denied thee bodily Mercies that he hath granted to Others, think with thy self, I but hath not God recompensed me in soul Mercies? I make no question but there Are many Souls that bless God that ever they have lived to this time,
Oh those truths of God that have been revealed unto us since those times, but had those that had the power before, had the power still continued, wee had never had such truths made known unto us, they account all recompenced in soul-mercies, in Eph. 1.3. Blessed bee the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ.
O those truths of God that have been revealed unto us since those times, but had those that had the power before, had the power still continued, we had never had such truths made known unto us, they account all recompensed in soul-mercies, in Ephesians 1.3. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord jesus christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in christ.
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Wherefore? that hee hath given us good trading, and good incomes, that hath given us food and rayment, wee are to bless God for this, I but the Apostles heart was above this,
Wherefore? that he hath given us good trading, and good incomes, that hath given us food and raiment, we Are to bless God for this, I but the Apostles heart was above this,
therefore saith hee, Blessed bee the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly things in Christ, they are the blessings indeed that wee have cause to bless him for, spiritual blessings, soul-mercies;
Therefore Says he, Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord jesus christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly things in christ, they Are the blessings indeed that we have cause to bless him for, spiritual blessings, soul-mercies;
And then further, Oh if the soul of man bee so precious, What great pitty is it that God should not have the honour of mens souls, of such a noble and excellent creature;
And then further, O if the soul of man be so precious, What great pity is it that God should not have the honour of men's Souls, of such a noble and excellent creature;
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And so in Psal. 104. Now upon the consideration of what hath been said of the excellency of our souls, wee should lay a charge upon them, that they do honour God, and serve God:
And so in Psalm 104. Now upon the consideration of what hath been said of the excellency of our Souls, we should lay a charge upon them, that they do honour God, and serve God:
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when God shall say, Haddest thou been made a Dog, I never had had so much dishonour as I have had, I should have had more honour if I had made thee a Dog, there I should have had my honour passively,
when God shall say, Hadst thou been made a Dog, I never had had so much dishonour as I have had, I should have had more honour if I had made thee a Dog, there I should have had my honour passively,
It was the prayer of the Apostle St. John in the Epistle that hee writ to his host Gaius, I suppose you that know Scripture, are not unacquainted with it, in his third Epistle, Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper,
It was the prayer of the Apostle Saint John in the Epistle that he writ to his host Gaius, I suppose you that know Scripture, Are not unacquainted with it, in his third Epistle, beloved, I wish above all things that thou Mayest prosper,
As if hee should say, O Gaius, thou hast an excellent gracious soul, indued with admirable graces of the Spirit of God, full of God thy soul is, though thy body bee weakly:
As if he should say, Oh Gaius, thou hast an excellent gracious soul, endued with admirable graces of the Spirit of God, full of God thy soul is, though thy body be weakly:
as they have souls? it were as much as to say, Lord, Let that body bee blasted, let it bee filled with diseases, let it bee filled with rottenness, let it consume away, let it bee a noysome and loathsome body, for his soul is so;
as they have Souls? it were as much as to say, Lord, Let that body be blasted, let it be filled with diseases, let it be filled with rottenness, let it consume away, let it be a noisome and loathsome body, for his soul is so;
It is a happy thing, my brethren, to have better souls than bodies, that was the happiness of Gaius, and so it would bee your happiness, if you could say so;
It is a happy thing, my brothers, to have better Souls than bodies, that was the happiness of Gaius, and so it would be your happiness, if you could say so;
you have great care of the bodies of your children, I, but have you a greater care of their souls? if you have, it would bee an excellent sign that God hath made you to understand what true excellency means.
you have great care of the bodies of your children, I, but have you a greater care of their Souls? if you have, it would be an excellent Signen that God hath made you to understand what true excellency means.
and as they look at their children, so they look at themselves, they love their bodies to the uttermost, to make provision for the flesh, but no further.
and as they look At their children, so they look At themselves, they love their bodies to the uttermost, to make provision for the Flesh, but no further.
yea and to perish, and if your soul perishes, your body will follow after, what will become of that if your soul bee lost and perish? but the onely way to love your bodies well,
yea and to perish, and if your soul Perishes, your body will follow After, what will become of that if your soul be lost and perish? but the only Way to love your bodies well,
The Third SERMON ON The Excellency of the Soul. Matth. 16.26. For what is a man profited if hee shall gain the whole world and lose his own Soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his Soul?
The Third SERMON ON The Excellency of the Soul. Matthew 16.26. For what is a man profited if he shall gain the Whole world and loose his own Soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his Soul?
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1 Why first when hee lives idlely, and makes no use at all of it, any more than if hee had but the soul of a Brute. Psal. 24.5. speaking of him that had not lift up his soul unto vanity, I remember the old Latin Arius Montanus turns it, Hee that hath received his soul in vain.
1 Why First when he lives idly, and makes no use At all of it, any more than if he had but the soul of a Brutus. Psalm 24.5. speaking of him that had not lift up his soul unto vanity, I Remember the old Latin Arius Montanus turns it, He that hath received his soul in vain.
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And indeed most people do receive their souls from God in vain, or to no purpose, they make no more use of them than the Philosopher said of the Swine that had his soul onely as salt to keep the flesh from stinking;
And indeed most people do receive their Souls from God in vain, or to no purpose, they make no more use of them than the Philosopher said of the Swine that had his soul only as salt to keep the Flesh from stinking;
What a poor mean low thing is this, what a dishonour to such a soul as this? If so bee any of you have servants that are of good breeding, good parentage, that are of excellent parts, that have lived long with you, that have skill in your Trade,
What a poor mean low thing is this, what a dishonour to such a soul as this? If so be any of you have Servants that Are of good breeding, good parentage, that Are of excellent parts, that have lived long with you, that have skill in your Trade,
even more than the world, but imploy them in such poor things, even to pick straws as it were? if a man should have pearls, that every one of them were worth a Kingdome,
even more than the world, but employ them in such poor things, even to pick straws as it were? if a man should have Pearls, that every one of them were worth a Kingdom,
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and for you to do nothing else but spend the strength of your souls about gathering of a little dirt together here in this world, it is a great dishonour to your souls.
and for you to do nothing Else but spend the strength of your Souls about gathering of a little dirt together Here in this world, it is a great dishonour to your Souls.
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Oh so our souls that God hath made so high and put such glory upon, what are they busied about in most people? I remember Gregory Nyssen, hee tells of some,
O so our Souls that God hath made so high and put such glory upon, what Are they busied about in most people? I Remember Gregory Nyssen, he tells of Some,
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and wee finde Plato, though a heathen, hee speaks of the souls of men, and thought that they were made altogether before their bodies, if not from eternity.
and we find Plato, though a heathen, he speaks of the Souls of men, and Thought that they were made altogether before their bodies, if not from eternity.
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and therefore thought it impossible for such a precious soul as a man had, to come to live so meanly, were it not for Gods anger punishing the soul for some sin or other:
and Therefore Thought it impossible for such a precious soul as a man had, to come to live so meanly, were it not for God's anger punishing the soul for Some since or other:
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A Heathen thought himself too great, and born to greater things than that ever hee should bring that soul of his to bee a drudge and slave to his body.
A Heathen Thought himself too great, and born to greater things than that ever he should bring that soul of his to be a drudge and slave to his body.
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And indeed did wee know our souls, wee should think so, and wee should never make them drudges to our bodies, meerly to satisfie the lusts of the flesh;
And indeed did we know our Souls, we should think so, and we should never make them drudges to our bodies, merely to satisfy the Lustiest of the Flesh;
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because that then they shall have no more satisfaction to the lusts of the flesh? Oh what dishonour is there put upon this precious and excellent soul in this? but much more dishonour when thou makest it a drudge and slave to the Devil? it is an evil to have our souls to bee slaves to our bodies,
Because that then they shall have no more satisfaction to the Lustiest of the Flesh? O what dishonour is there put upon this precious and excellent soul in this? but much more dishonour when thou Makest it a drudge and slave to the devil? it is an evil to have our Souls to be slaves to our bodies,
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they must indeed sometime pray, and sometime hear the word, but the time, and all the charge they are at for their souls, they look upon it even almost as lost,
they must indeed sometime pray, and sometime hear the word, but the time, and all the charge they Are At for their Souls, they look upon it even almost as lost,
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It was a speech unworthy of a man which wee read of in the Gospel concerning rich Dives, Soul, Soul, take thine ease, thou hast goods laid up for many years.
It was a speech unworthy of a man which we read of in the Gospel Concerning rich Dives, Soul, Soul, take thine ease, thou hast goods laid up for many Years.
and manifest your love to your souls, First, By having your thoughts often upon them; wee manifest our love to a friend by having our thoughts run upon him:
and manifest your love to your Souls, First, By having your thoughts often upon them; we manifest our love to a friend by having our thoughts run upon him:
Can you say you love such a friend that is your next neighbour, and never spend any time in conference together, scarce ever speak one with another? Certainly so it is with the souls of men, they think but little of the tearms that their souls are in with God, of what conditions their souls are in,
Can you say you love such a friend that is your next neighbour, and never spend any time in conference together, scarce ever speak one with Another? Certainly so it is with the Souls of men, they think but little of the terms that their Souls Are in with God, of what conditions their Souls Are in,
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whether good or bad, and the day is yet to come wherein many a man hath spent one half hour in conference with his soul, to know how tearms do stand between his soul and the Almighty God:
whither good or bad, and the day is yet to come wherein many a man hath spent one half hour in conference with his soul, to know how terms do stand between his soul and the Almighty God:
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Bee cloathed with humility. Those that understand the Greek language, know it to bee a word that signifies a dress that Gentlewomen use to have upon their heads with ribands, such as they did use to wear in those dayes,
be clothed with humility. Those that understand the Greek language, know it to be a word that signifies a dress that Gentlewomen use to have upon their Heads with ribbons, such as they did use to wear in those days,
how do you seek out, and are willing to bee at a great deal of charge that you may have ease for your bodies? now seek out for your souls, the one is a sign that you love your bodies well,
how do you seek out, and Are willing to be At a great deal of charge that you may have ease for your bodies? now seek out for your Souls, the one is a Signen that you love your bodies well,
5. And then shew love to your souls in the excellency of them, in things that are suitable to them, in conversing with God and Jesus Christ, with the mysteries of the Gospel, and with heavenly things.
5. And then show love to your Souls in the excellency of them, in things that Are suitable to them, in conversing with God and jesus christ, with the Mysteres of the Gospel, and with heavenly things.
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6. Shew your love to them in labouring to bring them to the attaining of that end that they were made for, the uttermost happiness that they are capable of;
6. Show your love to them in labouring to bring them to the attaining of that end that they were made for, the uttermost happiness that they Are capable of;
The loss of bodily life wee account a great evil, and therefore the Scripture calls Death by the name of the King of Terrours; and is it so great an evil to lose a bodily life, to have the soul and body but separated? Is the face of a bodily death so gastly? Oh how great an evil,
The loss of bodily life we account a great evil, and Therefore the Scripture calls Death by the name of the King of Terrors; and is it so great an evil to loose a bodily life, to have the soul and body but separated? Is the face of a bodily death so ghastly? O how great an evil,
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and how gastly is the face of the eternal death, and the loss of the immortal soul? This Point my brethren, is a Point of exceeding great concernment to understand; wee shall therefore,
and how ghastly is the face of the Eternal death, and the loss of the immortal soul? This Point my brothers, is a Point of exceeding great concernment to understand; we shall Therefore,
because they shall bee annihilated, and cease to bee, the ceasing of the soul to bee, that is not the loss of the soul, the ceasing indeed of our bodily lives is the loss of our lives,
Because they shall be annihilated, and cease to be, the ceasing of the soul to be, that is not the loss of the soul, the ceasing indeed of our bodily lives is the loss of our lives,
First, The loss of the soul it is first in the privation of it of all the good and excellency that the soul is capable of, the privation of the true good that the soul was made for.
First, The loss of the soul it is First in the privation of it of all the good and excellency that the soul is capable of, the privation of the true good that the soul was made for.
First, Every man and woman, as they come into the world are deprived of the glory and excellency that God did indow the souls of men withall in their first creation, wee are all deprived of the glory of God, saith the Scripture.
First, Every man and woman, as they come into the world Are deprived of the glory and excellency that God did endow the Souls of men withal in their First creation, we Are all deprived of the glory of God, Says the Scripture.
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And secondly, All our souls do now naturally wander away from God, continually depart, and wander from the infinite glorious first-being of all things;
And secondly, All our Souls do now naturally wander away from God, continually depart, and wander from the infinite glorious First-being of all things;
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Thou that art an old man or woman that hast lived many years, and God hath not revealed himself in working the true work of conversion in thee, to change thy estate, know, that thy soul hath been departing and wandring from the Lord all the dayes of thy life, to this very present, thou art like a lost sheep, wandring up and down in the wilderness,
Thou that art an old man or woman that hast lived many Years, and God hath not revealed himself in working the true work of conversion in thee, to change thy estate, know, that thy soul hath been departing and wandering from the Lord all the days of thy life, to this very present, thou art like a lost sheep, wandering up and down in the Wilderness,
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contrary to that holiness that was at first in thy heart and soul, there is nothing but sin and wickedness, all the spauns and seeds of all kinde of sin is in thy heart;
contrary to that holiness that was At First in thy heart and soul, there is nothing but since and wickedness, all the spauns and seeds of all kind of since is in thy heart;
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let all the Angels in heaven, and men in the world, joyn together to seek to do good to thy soul, they are not able to deliver thy soul from that evil that now it is in,
let all the Angels in heaven, and men in the world, join together to seek to do good to thy soul, they Are not able to deliver thy soul from that evil that now it is in,
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and that it is in further danger of. And this is the reason of that phrase that you have in Luke 19.10. The Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.
and that it is in further danger of. And this is the reason of that phrase that you have in Lycia 19.10. The Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.
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Christ beholding how such precious souls were every one of them lost, if hee had not come to save them, hee was pleased to come from heaven to seek and to save souls thus lost.
christ beholding how such precious Souls were every one of them lost, if he had not come to save them, he was pleased to come from heaven to seek and to save Souls thus lost.
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First, The full and perfect eternal rejection of the soul from God, and from all good in him together, with the fulness of all kinde of evil that the soul is capable of;
First, The full and perfect Eternal rejection of the soul from God, and from all good in him together, with the fullness of all kind of evil that the soul is capable of;
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but endeavour to open them unto you, what the evil of this loss is, that if it might bee, by presenting this before the souls of men, they may see more the danger that they are in,
but endeavour to open them unto you, what the evil of this loss is, that if it might be, by presenting this before the Souls of men, they may see more the danger that they Are in,
for in a Treatise that some of you have in your hands, of Moses looking to the recompense of reward, there are the principal heads of the good and excellency that the soul is capable of,
for in a Treatise that Some of you have in your hands, of Moses looking to the recompense of reward, there Are the principal Heads of the good and excellency that the soul is capable of,
of the blessed vision of God in heaven, to see him that is the infinite first-being of all things, to see him as hee is, to see him that hath all excellency in him,
of the blessed vision of God in heaven, to see him that is the infinite First-being of all things, to see him as he is, to see him that hath all excellency in him,
The soul is capable of the understanding of the minde of God, to have all the glorious Counsels of God about his works and wayes that hee hath had from all eternity to bee revealed unto,
The soul is capable of the understanding of the mind of God, to have all the glorious Counsels of God about his works and ways that he hath had from all eternity to be revealed unto,
Certainly if the presence of God put such a glory upon the heavens, it must needs put abundance of glory upon the soul that shall stand immediately alwayes in his presence:
Certainly if the presence of God put such a glory upon the heavens, it must needs put abundance of glory upon the soul that shall stand immediately always in his presence:
delighting, I say, himself in the soul, and imbracing it, communicating and letting out himself in all his lustre and glory when hee shall have inlarged the soul to bee able to the uttermost to receive in that glory that hee hath to communicate:
delighting, I say, himself in the soul, and embracing it, communicating and letting out himself in all his lustre and glory when he shall have enlarged the soul to be able to the uttermost to receive in that glory that he hath to communicate:
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and Spirit, and Angels, the letting out of himself to the souls of men (those that shall bee saved:) And on the other side, it must needs bee an infinite delight to the soul alwayes to bee letting out it self upon God,
and Spirit, and Angels, the letting out of himself to the Souls of men (those that shall be saved:) And on the other side, it must needs be an infinite delight to the soul always to be letting out it self upon God,
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as now, what delight do men take in eating and drinking? now if there bee such delight from the humour in the palat meeting with a peece of meat in the mouth,
as now, what delight do men take in eating and drinking? now if there be such delight from the humour in the palate meeting with a piece of meat in the Mouth,
because of the suitableness between one object and another? Oh what delight must there needs bee when this immortal precious soul being inlarged to the uttermost with all exc•••ency shall then meet with an infinite God, the infinite first-being of all things as the most suitable object to it,
Because of the suitableness between one Object and Another? O what delight must there needs be when this immortal precious soul being enlarged to the uttermost with all exc•••ency shall then meet with an infinite God, the infinite First-being of all things as the most suitable Object to it,
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and God likewise a Spirit, there will bee an exact union one with another: And so the more spiritual things are, the more they communicate one to another;
and God likewise a Spirit, there will be an exact Union one with Another: And so the more spiritual things Are, the more they communicate one to Another;
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but this is the happiness of the souls of the Saints, that they shall have such a fruition of God, that they shall have all the use of God that they will, and when they w•ll.
but this is the happiness of the Souls of the Saints, that they shall have such a fruition of God, that they shall have all the use of God that they will, and when they w•ll.
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And yet further, the presence and communion with Jesus Christ that the soul shall have, besides that of God the Father, it shall bee with him, where hee is:
And yet further, the presence and communion with jesus christ that the soul shall have, beside that of God the Father, it shall be with him, where he is:
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But how blessed is it then for our souls to have communion eternally with Angels and blessed spirits? You are come to an innumerable company of Angels, and the spirits of just men made perfect.
But how blessed is it then for our Souls to have communion eternally with Angels and blessed spirits? You Are come to an innumerable company of Angels, and the spirits of just men made perfect.
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Now to open every one of these things would bee very large, so that it suffices now onely to present them to you, to shew in a short view the good of the soul in the full enjoyment of God,
Now to open every one of these things would be very large, so that it Suffices now only to present them to you, to show in a short view the good of the soul in the full enjoyment of God,
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If there were no more in the loss of the soul but this, to bee cast away from the good that it is capable of, it might shew unto us this loss to bee very dreadful.
If there were no more in the loss of the soul but this, to be cast away from the good that it is capable of, it might show unto us this loss to be very dreadful.
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It was a speech of Austin long since speaking of that place where Dives did desire Lazarus to come with one drop of water to cool his tormented tongue, saith hee,
It was a speech of Austin long since speaking of that place where Dives did desire Lazarus to come with one drop of water to cool his tormented tongue, Says he,
If wee would set out the great evil of punishment (when wee speak to men and women that are lead by sense) wee would tell them of their bodies being thousands of years in scalding Lead,
If we would Set out the great evil of punishment (when we speak to men and women that Are led by sense) we would tell them of their bodies being thousands of Years in scalding Led,
and not to bee blinde all his life time, than to have the enjoyment of thousands of gold and silver? Now if the bare absence of the sight of a mans eyes bee so great an evil,
and not to be blind all his life time, than to have the enjoyment of thousands of gold and silver? Now if the bore absence of the sighed of a men eyes be so great an evil,
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so what a mighty change and alteration would there bee in the soul, if it should bee deprived of the presence of the Lord? if the Lord who is infinite in glory bee present with the soul,
so what a mighty change and alteration would there be in the soul, if it should be deprived of the presence of the Lord? if the Lord who is infinite in glory be present with the soul,
and shine upon it to all eternity, Oh how glorious will it bee but Gods withdrawing himself, fully and everlastingly from the soul, Oh what a dismal night of darkness will there bee!
and shine upon it to all eternity, O how glorious will it be but God's withdrawing himself, Fully and everlastingly from the soul, O what a dismal night of darkness will there be!
and therefore it is a most dreadful thing for the soul of a man to bee lost in regard of this first particular, in regard of the privation of that good that it is capable of.
and Therefore it is a most dreadful thing for the soul of a man to be lost in regard of this First particular, in regard of the privation of that good that it is capable of.
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then, as I may say, thou shalt have thy belly full of sin, thou then shalt bee fully given up unto sin, Rev. 16.11. And they blasphemed the God of Heaven, because of their pains and sorrows:
then, as I may say, thou shalt have thy belly full of since, thou then shalt be Fully given up unto since, Rev. 16.11. And they blasphemed the God of Heaven, Because of their pains and sorrows:
but if men here blaspheme God because of pains, what shall they do that are damned in Hell? they that shall have the vials of Gods wrath poured out upon them? But you will ask,
but if men Here Blaspheme God Because of pains, what shall they do that Are damned in Hell? they that shall have the vials of God's wrath poured out upon them? But you will ask,
Secondly, To have all the faculties of the soul to bee filled with the wrath of God, to have the understanding to bee filled with what may increase torment in that,
Secondly, To have all the faculties of the soul to be filled with the wrath of God, to have the understanding to be filled with what may increase torment in that,
What if God, willing to shew his wrath, and to make his power known, endureth with much long-suffering the vessels of wrath fitted unto destruction? (As thus)
What if God, willing to show his wrath, and to make his power known, Endureth with much long-suffering the vessels of wrath fitted unto destruction? (As thus)
Secondly, The infinite power of God put forth to uphold their natures, that they bee not sunk down with those dreadful evils that God hath to put upon them.
Secondly, The infinite power of God put forth to uphold their nature's, that they be not sunk down with those dreadful evils that God hath to put upon them.
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And further, A lost soul is in this condition also, to be continually under the stroak of Gods justice, that when it ha•h lain under its pains thousands of thousands of years, saith divine Justice, I am not yet satisfied.
And further, A lost soul is in this condition also, to be continually under the stroke of God's Justice, that when it ha•h lain under its pains thousands of thousands of Years, Says divine justice, I am not yet satisfied.
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because God can never have so much honour by the punishing of it, as hee hath had dishonour by its sinning against him: (And then) As the soul should have had eternal communion with God and Christ, &c. it being lost, it must have communion instead thereof with the Devil and the damned spirits in Hell:
Because God can never have so much honour by the punishing of it, as he hath had dishonour by its sinning against him: (And then) As the soul should have had Eternal communion with God and christ, etc. it being lost, it must have communion instead thereof with the devil and the damned spirits in Hell:
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then what shall a man gain in gaining the world, if hee lose his soul? But further, to make this misery appear to bee misery indeed, There is required a perfect sense of all these evils:
then what shall a man gain in gaining the world, if he loose his soul? But further, to make this misery appear to be misery indeed, There is required a perfect sense of all these evils:
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when the burden of the wrath of the infinite God shall bee thus upon it; (as also) there shall bee no mixture of any good to bring relief or ease, nor any intermission of time;
when the burden of the wrath of the infinite God shall be thus upon it; (as also) there shall be no mixture of any good to bring relief or ease, nor any intermission of time;
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but then the stream of Gods wrath shall carry it with that mighty force, as that it shall not bee able to all eternity to have the least actings of its self towards its deliverance for ever.
but then the stream of God's wrath shall carry it with that mighty force, as that it shall not be able to all eternity to have the least actings of its self towards its deliverance for ever.
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Now for the further opening and setting forth the dreadfulness of the loss of the soul, there are divers aggravations wherein the misery of it doth further appear.
Now for the further opening and setting forth the dreadfulness of the loss of the soul, there Are diverse aggravations wherein the misery of it does further appear.
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First, Because the body all the time a man doth live in this world, it was the onely or most immediate instrument that the soul had to work and to sin by:
First, Because the body all the time a man does live in this world, it was the only or most immediate Instrument that the soul had to work and to sin by:
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Secondly, Miserable must the body also bee, because when such a lost soul shall bee united unto the body, the very extremity of the soul must needs bring misery upon the body also;
Secondly, Miserable must the body also be, Because when such a lost soul shall be united unto the body, the very extremity of the soul must needs bring misery upon the body also;
I say, if the anger of God caused this misery unto Davids body for his sin, what misery will that bee when all the faculties of the soul shall bee filled with the wrath of God to their utmost capacity? O then, I say, what dreadful evil and pain will there bee unto the body united unto such a soul!
I say, if the anger of God caused this misery unto Davids body for his since, what misery will that bee when all the faculties of the soul shall be filled with the wrath of God to their utmost capacity? O then, I say, what dreadful evil and pain will there be unto the body united unto such a soul!
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True, Jesus Christ came to seek and to save those that were naturally lost, but yee have done what in you lay to frustrate the ends of Christ his coming:
True, jesus christ Come to seek and to save those that were naturally lost, but ye have done what in you lay to frustrate the ends of christ his coming:
A fifth aggravation is this, It will prove to bee a dreadful loss, because the loss of every soul that shall bee lost, will prove to bee a wilful loss:
A fifth aggravation is this, It will prove to be a dreadful loss, Because the loss of every soul that shall be lost, will prove to be a wilful loss:
Oh how wilful must the loss of those souls bee, that will not give ear to hear of the danger their souls are in, of being thus lost? And O how wilfully do you run on in wicked courses, which God hath given command unto the contrary in his Word,
O how wilful must the loss of those Souls be, that will not give ear to hear of the danger their Souls Are in, of being thus lost? And Oh how wilfully do you run on in wicked courses, which God hath given command unto the contrary in his Word,
or it may bee for the satisfying of a base lust one quarter of an hour, thou wilt venture the eternal loss of a precious soul, more worth than ten thousand worlds.
or it may be for the satisfying of a base lust one quarter of an hour, thou wilt venture the Eternal loss of a precious soul, more worth than ten thousand world's.
Did you never go into the place where condemned persons were, and ask them what they are there for? why, it may bee some of them will say but for a small matter, it may bee the undue gaining of two or three shillings,
Did you never go into the place where condemned Persons were, and ask them what they Are there for? why, it may be Some of them will say but for a small matter, it may be the undue gaining of two or three shillings,
Seventhly, The loss of the soul will bee very dreadful upon this consideration, because many will lose their souls, that are very nigh to the saving of their souls:
Seventhly, The loss of the soul will be very dreadful upon this consideration, Because many will loose their Souls, that Are very High to the Saving of their Souls:
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As when thy acquaintance, thy neighbours that dwelt next unto thee, that knew thee, that dwelt in the family with thee, that kept daies of fast with thee,
As when thy acquaintance, thy neighbours that dwelled next unto thee, that knew thee, that dwelled in the family with thee, that kept days of fast with thee,
The tenth aggravation of the misery of a lost soul, is this, When they shall see others taken up into the Kingdome of Heaven, who were as unlikely to bee saved as themselves,
The tenth aggravation of the misery of a lost soul, is this, When they shall see Others taken up into the Kingdom of Heaven, who were as unlikely to be saved as themselves,
and the condition of a lost soul, as you have heard, but onely the meer mercy of God? Oh therefore now bless God for his mercy unto thee, that thy soul is not as yet a lost soul,
and the condition of a lost soul, as you have herd, but only the mere mercy of God? O Therefore now bless God for his mercy unto thee, that thy soul is not as yet a lost soul,
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and think thus with thy self, Lord, if these things bee true, and so dreadful to hear of, Oh then what would be my misery if it should prove that I should bee the person made sensible thereof, by experiencing the misery I hear of, to bee the miserable condition of a lost soul?
and think thus with thy self, Lord, if these things be true, and so dreadful to hear of, O then what would be my misery if it should prove that I should be the person made sensible thereof, by experiencing the misery I hear of, to be the miserable condition of a lost soul?
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for how many are there that have lost their souls, which till they were thus lost, never so much as heard any thing about the loss of their souls, which if they had, who knows what might have been done by them for the saving of their souls? Beloved, such a subject as this cannot be spoken unto you without trembling;
for how many Are there that have lost their Souls, which till they were thus lost, never so much as herd any thing about the loss of their Souls, which if they had, who knows what might have been done by them for the Saving of their Souls? beloved, such a Subject as this cannot be spoken unto you without trembling;
The Apostle here exhorts them what to do in times of sufferings, and by what hee doth express, hee doth imply, that they should take no care for outward estate, and body;
The Apostle Here exhorts them what to do in times of sufferings, and by what he does express, he does imply, that they should take no care for outward estate, and body;
Secondly, If the loss of the soul bee so dreadful a loss, Oh let us bless God then for Jesus Christ, without whom all our souls had been eternally lost, never a soul in the world but must have perished unto all eternity, had not Jesus Christ come into the world to bee the great Saviour of souls;
Secondly, If the loss of the soul be so dreadful a loss, O let us bless God then for jesus christ, without whom all our Souls had been eternally lost, never a soul in the world but must have perished unto all eternity, had not jesus christ come into the world to be the great Saviour of Souls;
well say, as the Elders, in Rev. 5.9. They sang a new song, saying, Thou art worthy, &c. for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood. Oh thou art worthy! O blessed Saviour!
well say, as the Elders, in Rev. 5.9. They sang a new song, saying, Thou art worthy, etc. for thou wast slave, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood. O thou art worthy! O blessed Saviour!
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There is infinite worthiness in Christ, and worthy hee is of all the honour that wee are able possibly to bring to him, had wee ten thousand times more strength than wee have to do it;
There is infinite worthiness in christ, and worthy he is of all the honour that we Are able possibly to bring to him, had we ten thousand times more strength than we have to do it;
and even leaps, as it were, into the very Ocean of Gods wrath, into the very flames of the wrath and justice of God, to pluck out our souls, and to save them:
and even leaps, as it were, into the very Ocean of God's wrath, into the very flames of the wrath and Justice of God, to pluck out our Souls, and to save them:
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If one should bee the cause of the ruine of a whole Kingdome for their outward estate, you would say that certainly it had been better that that man had never been born:
If one should be the cause of the ruin of a Whole Kingdom for their outward estate, you would say that Certainly it had been better that that man had never been born:
if any friend of yours take a course whereby hee undoes himself, and when the evil consequence of his unwise courses appears, you are ready to say, Blessed bee God I had no hand in it.
if any friend of yours take a course whereby he undoes himself, and when the evil consequence of his unwise courses appears, you Are ready to say, Blessed be God I had no hand in it.
and if any of your children, friends, servants, acquaintance, neighbours, should perish eternally, yet it will bee a great mercy if you have no hand in it:
and if any of your children, Friends, Servants, acquaintance, neighbours, should perish eternally, yet it will be a great mercy if you have no hand in it:
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and especially it concerns those that take the charge of souls, they had need look to it, that those do not cry out against them in Hell, that it was through their neglect that they are here now,
and especially it concerns those that take the charge of Souls, they had need look to it, that those do not cry out against them in Hell, that it was through their neglect that they Are Here now,
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perhaps the souls of some of your children may bee in Hell, crying out against you for the neglect of them, that you regarded them not, you let them prophane Sabbaths, you could hear them swear,
perhaps the Souls of Some of your children may be in Hell, crying out against you for the neglect of them, that you regarded them not, you let them profane Sabbaths, you could hear them swear,
And many souls, no question there are in Hell, cursing the time that ever they came into such a wicked family, wherein they saw so much wickedness, wherein there was no worshipping of God,
And many Souls, no question there Are in Hell, cursing the time that ever they Come into such a wicked family, wherein they saw so much wickedness, wherein there was no worshipping of God,
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And have never any of you had a hand in this? have you never been instruments to draw others to some sin or other? now if you have, either these that you have tempted are yet alive, or they are dead;
And have never any of you had a hand in this? have you never been Instruments to draw Others to Some since or other? now if you have, either these that you have tempted Are yet alive, or they Are dead;
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Now, doth God stand so much upon that, that if one hath but wronged a man in his estate, that all the sorrow and repenting in the world will never bring peace of conscience, without restitution, where there is ability? then certainly,
Now, does God stand so much upon that, that if one hath but wronged a man in his estate, that all the sorrow and repenting in the world will never bring peace of conscience, without restitution, where there is ability? then Certainly,
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what if this soul should perish at last by this sin, that thou wert a cause to draw them to, thou hadst need look about thee while they live, that if it bee possible thou mayest make a satisfaction for that soul-wrong that thou hast done to them;
what if this soul should perish At last by this since, that thou Wertenberg a cause to draw them to, thou Hadst need look about thee while they live, that if it be possible thou Mayest make a satisfaction for that soul-wrong that thou hast done to them;
thou hadst need to look about thee, and thy heart to bee affected with that sin that hath been punished with the eternal damnation of those souls that thou hast drawn to that sin.
thou Hadst need to look about thee, and thy heart to be affected with that since that hath been punished with the Eternal damnation of those Souls that thou hast drawn to that since.
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and you will bee melancholly and mad, and who are they but a company of simple people that do thus and thus? and thus thou hast been a means to hinder the good work of God in others,
and you will be melancholy and mad, and who Are they but a company of simple people that do thus and thus? and thus thou hast been a means to hinder the good work of God in Others,
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truly, if a mans heart we•e as hard as any Iron, or Steel in the world, one would think that such a meditation as this should break his heart in peeces:
truly, if a men heart we•e as hard as any Iron, or Steel in the world, one would think that such a meditation as this should break his heart in Pieces:
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When thine immortal soul shall know what it is to bee lost for ever, and shall bee brought to joyn again with the body, Oh how do you think it will look upon that cursed carkass? Oh this is that carkass, that body of mine,
When thine immortal soul shall know what it is to be lost for ever, and shall be brought to join again with the body, O how do you think it will look upon that cursed carcase? O this is that carcase, that body of mine,
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for whose sake I must perish for ever, yea and wee must now bee joyned both together, to bee fuel for the wrath of the Infinite God to burn upon to all eternity!
for whose sake I must perish for ever, yea and we must now be joined both together, to be fuel for the wrath of the Infinite God to burn upon to all eternity!
As first, Some there are that lose their souls by wandring up and down in darkness all the daies of their lives, by wandring in the waies of sin, in the dark,
As First, some there Are that loose their Souls by wandering up and down in darkness all the days of their lives, by wandering in the ways of since, in the dark,
how many, yea and in many places, the generality of people, they go on continually in blindness and darkness, in the vanity of their conversations, knowing nothing of God, nor of their own souls;
how many, yea and in many places, the generality of people, they go on continually in blindness and darkness, in the vanity of their conversations, knowing nothing of God, nor of their own Souls;
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now upon the commission of this sin thou dost lay thy soul to pawn to the Devil, onely upon this condition, that if thou dost repent and beleeve before God cuts thee off,
now upon the commission of this since thou dost lay thy soul to pawn to the devil, only upon this condition, that if thou dost Repent and believe before God cuts thee off,
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Men and women that have any wisdome, they will not lay pawns of those things that are precious to them, Oh it goes to their hearts to think, what must I lay this to pawn!
Men and women that have any Wisdom, they will not lay pawns of those things that Are precious to them, O it Goes to their hearts to think, what must I lay this to pawn!
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I thought I should never have lived to the day to lay such a thing to pawn, I but when thou comest to lay thy soul to pawn, thou layest a more precious thing than all the world is.
I Thought I should never have lived to the day to lay such a thing to pawn, I but when thou Comest to lay thy soul to pawn, thou layest a more precious thing than all the world is.
Secondly, When thou layest a thing to pawn, thou dost prefix thy own time for the redeeming of it again, perhaps two, three, four months before thou bring that, that is bargained for;
Secondly, When thou layest a thing to pawn, thou dost prefix thy own time for the redeeming of it again, perhaps two, three, four months before thou bring that, that is bargained for;
Thirdly, Yea and further, When you lay such a thing to pawn, you make a bargain for the bringing of somewhat to redeem it that you have in your own power,
Thirdly, Yea and further, When you lay such a thing to pawn, you make a bargain for the bringing of somewhat to Redeem it that you have in your own power,
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or make account that you shall have in your own power to bring, you will not make the bargain to bring such a thing that you are sure you shall not have in your own power:
or make account that you shall have in your own power to bring, you will not make the bargain to bring such a thing that you Are sure you shall not have in your own power:
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thou goest abroad into company, and there thou committest a sin against thy conscience, oh thou hast given a gash to that precious soul of thine, thou hast given it a deep wound,
thou goest abroad into company, and there thou Committest a since against thy conscience, o thou hast given a gash to that precious soul of thine, thou hast given it a deep wound,
selling of them away, you will say, what do I mean by that? It is said of Alexander the sixth, that was Pope, hee sold his soul to the Devil for the Popedome, there was an express contract between the Devil and him, that if in such a year hee should come to bee Pope, the Devil should have his soul:
selling of them away, you will say, what do I mean by that? It is said of Alexander the sixth, that was Pope, he sold his soul to the devil for the Popedom, there was an express contract between the devil and him, that if in such a year he should come to be Pope, the devil should have his soul:
You that are chap-men, if one should come and offer you a little matter for a commodity that is of price, you have such a peece of ware in your shops that is worth forty shillings,
You that Are chapmen, if one should come and offer you a little matter for a commodity that is of price, you have such a piece of ware in your shops that is worth forty shillings,
Thus it is said of Ahab, 1 King. 21.20. Ahab sold himself to work wickedness, that is, Ahab in a resolute way was set upon any manner of wickedness that might serve his own turn:
Thus it is said of Ahab, 1 King. 21.20. Ahab sold himself to work wickedness, that is, Ahab in a resolute Way was Set upon any manner of wickedness that might serve his own turn:
When a man shall bee set upon this, that what ever way of wickedness may bee subservient to the attaining of such and such designs that I have, I will venture upon it, I say, this man sells his soul in this case to the Devil, Ahab sold himself to work wickedness.
When a man shall be Set upon this, that what ever Way of wickedness may be subservient to the attaining of such and such designs that I have, I will venture upon it, I say, this man sells his soul in this case to the devil, Ahab sold himself to work wickedness.
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By keeping of wicked company, thou keepest in an infectious Air, thou goest from home sometimes and meetest with such wicked company, thou gettest thy bain, thy poison there, and poison works divers waies;
By keeping of wicked company, thou Keepest in an infectious Air, thou goest from home sometime and meetest with such wicked company, thou gettest thy bain, thy poison there, and poison works diverse ways;
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and for this cause God shall send them strong delusions, that they should beleeve a lye, that they all might bee damned who beleeve not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousnesse.
and for this cause God shall send them strong delusions, that they should believe a lie, that they all might be damned who believe not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.
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to that end God sends strong delusions, that men might beleeve those errours, and drink in that cup of fornications, that they might bee damned for ever.
to that end God sends strong delusions, that men might believe those errors, and drink in that cup of fornications, that they might be damned for ever.
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If it were but onely that one errour drunk down in the grosness of it, that is, that the righteousness that I must tender up to God for satisfaction to divine Justice,
If it were but only that one error drunk down in the grossness of it, that is, that the righteousness that I must tender up to God for satisfaction to divine justice,
As for that principle of our Justification by free Grace in Christ; That it is onely by Christ that wee are justified, that principle is exceeding good,
As for that principle of our Justification by free Grace in christ; That it is only by christ that we Are justified, that principle is exceeding good,
and against humiliation for sin, and against obedience to the Law, as by Moses. All the principles and errours that are against the strict waies of God, that tend to any looseness, certainly they are invenoming principles:
and against humiliation for since, and against Obedience to the Law, as by Moses. All the principles and errors that Are against the strict ways of God, that tend to any looseness, Certainly they Are invenoming principles:
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First, As first by rashnesse, men that are inconsiderate and rash in their waies, that will suddenly fall upon things before they examine them, that rashnesse and suddennesse of thine to fall upon things before thou dost examine them,
First, As First by rashness, men that Are inconsiderate and rash in their ways, that will suddenly fallen upon things before they examine them, that rashness and suddenness of thine to fallen upon things before thou dost examine them,
and bee patient with mee still? how many wretched sinful creatures venture upon this? they perhaps have been brought up in wickednesse and prophanenesse;
and be patient with me still? how many wretched sinful creatures venture upon this? they perhaps have been brought up in wickedness and profaneness;
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and the Promise of God, and it is good venturing upon that, but when thou venturest upon patience, thou hast no word to assure thee that patience will hold;
and the Promise of God, and it is good venturing upon that, but when thou venturest upon patience, thou hast no word to assure thee that patience will hold;
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Oh for thee to bee content to bee in such a condition any one moment, that if thou shouldest dye that moment, thy soul should bee damned, I say thou art a bold and presumptuous sinner, a most desperate wretch.
O for thee to be content to be in such a condition any one moment, that if thou Shouldst die that moment, thy soul should be damned, I say thou art a bold and presumptuous sinner, a most desperate wretch.
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8. MAny do lose their souls by starving of them, that is, such as neglect the Word, that is the food of the soul, the Word of God, upon which the soul should feed,
8. MAny do loose their Souls by starving of them, that is, such as neglect the Word, that is the food of the soul, the Word of God, upon which the soul should feed,
as the body doth upon any food, that neglect Gods Ordinances, that care not to come to the Word, either to feed upon it privately or publickly, that think that there is no need of the Word:
as the body does upon any food, that neglect God's Ordinances, that care not to come to the Word, either to feed upon it privately or publicly, that think that there is no need of the Word:
Oh how many that belong to this Congregation perish eternally, even that way, by starving! Wee pitty people that wee see ready to die that are starved;
O how many that belong to this Congregation perish eternally, even that Way, by starving! we pity people that we see ready to die that Are starved;
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if this should bee put to you, can you say as in Gods presence that sees and searches the hearts of men, that upon the real sweetness and good your souls have found in the Word, that if God should put it to your choice, either to live with bread and water,
if this should be put to you, can you say as in God's presence that sees and Searches the hearts of men, that upon the real sweetness and good your Souls have found in the Word, that if God should put it to your choice, either to live with bred and water,
and have the Word, or to live with all the delicacies in the world without the Word, you would a thousand thousand times sooner chuse to live with the Word with bread and water, rather than without the Word with all delicacies.
and have the Word, or to live with all the delicacies in the world without the Word, you would a thousand thousand times sooner choose to live with the Word with bred and water, rather than without the Word with all delicacies.
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When wee come to worship God, this is that wee do, wee come to tender up that homage that wee acknowledge to bee due to God for these souls of ours that hee hath given unto us, that is our worship;
When we come to worship God, this is that we do, we come to tender up that homage that we acknowledge to be due to God for these Souls of ours that he hath given unto us, that is our worship;
It may bee said of any man or woman that enters into covenant with God, who is this that hath ingaged his soul to God? now thou ingaging and binding thy soul to God in thy covenant, upon thy breach of it, dealing falsely, thou dost forfeit thy soul:
It may be said of any man or woman that enters into Covenant with God, who is this that hath engaged his soul to God? now thou engaging and binding thy soul to God in thy Covenant, upon thy breach of it, dealing falsely, thou dost forfeit thy soul:
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and there bee so many waies for the losing of them, then it concerns us neerly to examine whether wee bee not in such a condition for the present, that if our souls should depart out of our bodies, they would certainly bee lost;
and there be so many ways for the losing of them, then it concerns us nearly to examine whither we be not in such a condition for the present, that if our Souls should depart out of our bodies, they would Certainly be lost;
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wee will not limit God, what hee may do in extraordinary waies, but in an ordinary course and way of Gods dealings with the children of men, that hee lets live to come to years,
we will not limit God, what he may do in extraordinary ways, but in an ordinary course and Way of God's dealings with the children of men, that he lets live to come to Years,
Thirdly, That soul to whom the Lord hath not revealed the glory of the mysteries of the Gospel, that yet hath the Gospel kept hidden from it, that doth not see into the glorious work of God in the covenant of Grace, in those great counsels of God,
Thirdly, That soul to whom the Lord hath not revealed the glory of the Mysteres of the Gospel, that yet hath the Gospel kept hidden from it, that does not see into the glorious work of God in the Covenant of Grace, in those great Counsels of God,
Now certainly, my brethren, if God hath revealed to your souls the glorious things of the Gospel, they cannot but bee taking things to you, they cannot but cause much stirring, much activeness, mighty workings in your souls:
Now Certainly, my brothers, if God hath revealed to your Souls the glorious things of the Gospel, they cannot but be taking things to you, they cannot but cause much stirring, much activeness, mighty workings in your Souls:
When I see people sit deadly and dully under the means of Grace, under the preaching of the glorious things of the Gospel, I cannot but think with my self, Lord, do these people know what Jesus Christ is? and understand what the great things are that God hath done for the salvation of man-kind? certainly did they but know the wonderful and strange works of God about the salvation of the souls of the children of men, their hearts could not but stir within them,
When I see people fit deadly and dully under the means of Grace, under the preaching of the glorious things of the Gospel, I cannot but think with my self, Lord, do these people know what jesus christ is? and understand what the great things Are that God hath done for the salvation of mankind? Certainly did they but know the wondered and strange works of God about the salvation of the Souls of the children of men, their hearts could not but stir within them,
Whatever man or woman it bee that have lived the most unblameable in his life and conversation, that hath been the most righteous, that no man could bee able to blame him for any thing,
Whatever man or woman it be that have lived the most unblameable in his life and Conversation, that hath been the most righteous, that no man could be able to blame him for any thing,
the truth is, even the soul of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, the souls of all the Patriarchs, Prophets, Apostles, Martyrs, all of them would bee lost eternally, had they no other righteousness to tender up to God but their own, much more those who have only a Civil righteousness,
the truth is, even the soul of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, the Souls of all the Patriarchs, prophets, Apostles, Martyrs, all of them would be lost eternally, had they no other righteousness to tender up to God but their own, much more those who have only a Civil righteousness,
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and a meer natural righteousness, such righteousness as is attainable by the very light of nature, such a righteousness as St. Paul speaks on, in the 3. of the Philippians, that hee lived unblameably,
and a mere natural righteousness, such righteousness as is attainable by the very Light of nature, such a righteousness as Saint Paul speaks on, in the 3. of the Philippians, that he lived unblamably,
when Christ was revealed to him, hee accounted it but loss, for hee saw that it would endanger the loss of his soul eternally, the resting upon that. Quest.
when christ was revealed to him, he accounted it but loss, for he saw that it would endanger the loss of his soul eternally, the resting upon that. Quest.
You will say, the soul that hath no other righteousness but his own to tender up to God, is that soul lost? why, what other righteousness is there besides that which is a mans own?
You will say, the soul that hath no other righteousness but his own to tender up to God, is that soul lost? why, what other righteousness is there beside that which is a men own?
Answ. To that I answer, There is a supernatural righteousness, the righteousness of a Mediatour, God-Man, that is come into the world to stand between lost souls, and an infinite provoked God;
Answer To that I answer, There is a supernatural righteousness, the righteousness of a Mediator, God-Man, that is come into the world to stand between lost Souls, and an infinite provoked God;
and that is made over to the soul by Faith, and that soul that is saved, by the hand of Faith, doth tender up the righteousness of that Mediatour, God-Man,
and that is made over to the soul by Faith, and that soul that is saved, by the hand of Faith, does tender up the righteousness of that Mediator, God-Man,
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but that soul that is not acquainted with such a righteousness, that hath not such a righteousness made over to it by Faith, the righteousness of the Son of God, the righteousness that is by Faith in Christ, that soul,
but that soul that is not acquainted with such a righteousness, that hath not such a righteousness made over to it by Faith, the righteousness of the Son of God, the righteousness that is by Faith in christ, that soul,
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Fifthly, A fifth evidence is this, That soul that God hath not made (in some measure at least) to feel the weight and burden of sin, discovered sin unto it as a greater burden than all burdens whatsoever,
Fifthly, A fifth evidence is this, That soul that God hath not made (in Some measure At least) to feel the weight and burden of since, discovered since unto it as a greater burden than all burdens whatsoever,
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yea an intollerable burden, so that were it not for an infinite Mediatour, the soul could not stand under the burden, that is necessary in the work of repentance,
yea an intolerable burden, so that were it not for an infinite Mediator, the soul could not stand under the burden, that is necessary in the work of Repentance,
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Sixthly, Again, that man or woman that walks after the flesh, in a course of sin, to give satisfaction and contentment unto the flesh, that makes it to bee the great care and indeavour of it for to satisfie the flesh, such of you, whose consciences tell you, that the contentment of your hearts is some fleshly thing,
Sixthly, Again, that man or woman that walks After the Flesh, in a course of since, to give satisfaction and contentment unto the Flesh, that makes it to be the great care and endeavour of it for to satisfy the Flesh, such of you, whose Consciences tell you, that the contentment of your hearts is Some fleshly thing,
and if you would speak as in the presence of God, you cannot but acknowledge that the things of the flesh, are the things that do take up your hearts, that are the adequate objects of your spirits,
and if you would speak as in the presence of God, you cannot but acknowledge that the things of the Flesh, Are the things that do take up your hearts, that Are the adequate objects of your spirits,
It is your great care that the flesh bee satisfied, and it is Gods threat, that when you make it thus your great care to satisfie the flesh, that you shall die,
It is your great care that the Flesh be satisfied, and it is God's threat, that when you make it thus your great care to satisfy the Flesh, that you shall die,
canst thou say as in the presence of God that seeth and searchest thy heart, O Lord, thou knowest that I have given up my heart to the Rule of Jesus Christ? I would put this to every soul here present,
Canst thou say as in the presence of God that sees and searchest thy heart, Oh Lord, thou Knowest that I have given up my heart to the Rule of jesus christ? I would put this to every soul Here present,
and I do give it up, and it is that that my soul desires above all things, that Jesus Christ may rule in it, that Christ may have dominion, that his Laws may bee set up,
and I do give it up, and it is that that my soul Desires above all things, that jesus christ may Rule in it, that christ may have dominion, that his Laws may be Set up,
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I fear that there is many men and vvomen here, that yet all their lives time have not put this question to themselves, What are the tearms betvveen God and mee? vvhy, I hope that God vvill vvork grace in mee;
I Fear that there is many men and women Here, that yet all their lives time have not put this question to themselves, What Are the terms between God and me? why, I hope that God will work grace in me;
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if hee were able to say, well, vvhatever befall mee in this world, yet my condition is such, that I know the hazard of my miscarrying for ever, blessed bee God that is over:
if he were able to say, well, whatever befall me in this world, yet my condition is such, that I know the hazard of my miscarrying for ever, blessed be God that is over:
and shevv you hovv much good they did? certainly this vvas Gods end, that men and vvomen might not flatter themselves vvith every little good thing that they do,
and show you how much good they did? Certainly this was God's end, that men and women might not flatter themselves with every little good thing that they do,
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this vvas Gods end in it, and this being Gods end, vvee are to make the use of it that God did aim at in holding forth these things in his Word unto us:
this was God's end in it, and this being God's end, we Are to make the use of it that God did aim At in holding forth these things in his Word unto us:
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but it vvas not from the purity of it that they did rejoyce, for then they vvould have rejoyced in all the Word of God, every part of Gods Word being pure and holy.
but it was not from the purity of it that they did rejoice, for then they would have rejoiced in all the Word of God, every part of God's Word being pure and holy.
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as if God should call for thee out of the body this moment, that thou shouldest bee saved? Oh bee not satisfied in any thing in the world, till you come to a resolution in these things;
as if God should call for thee out of the body this moment, that thou Shouldst be saved? O be not satisfied in any thing in the world, till you come to a resolution in these things;
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Oh then let every man or woman propound this question, What shall I then do to bee saved? The world is troubled with a great many questions at this day, questions that have no great necessity in them;
O then let every man or woman propound this question, What shall I then do to be saved? The world is troubled with a great many questions At this day, questions that have no great necessity in them;
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oh when they are asking of you many such vain questions, answer those vain questions but thus, I but do you know how one may do to be saved? tell mee something of the way of God about the salvation of my soul;
o when they Are asking of you many such vain questions, answer those vain questions but thus, I but do you know how one may do to be saved? tell me something of the Way of God about the salvation of my soul;
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than there was two or three years since in England, and in this City, and because the Devil saw it was in vain to tempt their hearts to their former prophaneness, hee labours by all means to cause them to fall into the hands of vain jangling people, that shall fill their heads with a great many curious questions about controversies,
than there was two or three Years since in England, and in this city, and Because the devil saw it was in vain to tempt their hearts to their former profaneness, he labours by all means to cause them to fallen into the hands of vain jangling people, that shall fill their Heads with a great many curious questions about controversies,
Now therefore this is that that I would aim at, to turn the strength of your souls into this great question, What shall wee do to bee saved? in Ecclesiastes 7. saith the wise man there, God hath made man upright,
Now Therefore this is that that I would aim At, to turn the strength of your Souls into this great question, What shall we do to be saved? in Ecclesiastes 7. Says the wise man there, God hath made man upright,
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but hee hath found to himself many inventions, so your books have it, but I finde it translated in the old Lattin, Hee hath mingled himself with many questions, so they turn the phrase:
but he hath found to himself many Inventions, so your books have it, but I find it translated in the old Latin, He hath mingled himself with many questions, so they turn the phrase:
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Now the Lord take off your hearts from those, and give you hearts to attend to this great question, What shall wee do to bee saved? It was the question, you know, of the Jaylor, in Act. 16.30.
Now the Lord take off your hearts from those, and give you hearts to attend to this great question, What shall we do to be saved? It was the question, you know, of the Jailor, in Act. 16.30.
and say, Oh! what shall I do? how many upon their sick and death beds, that never minded to inquire before what they should do to bee saved, the• are in dreadful anguish,
and say, Oh! what shall I do? how many upon their sick and death Beds, that never minded to inquire before what they should do to be saved, the• Are in dreadful anguish,
I am afraid my soul is lost for ever, what shall I do? why dost thou ask it now? is this question to ask now when thy soul is going before the great and dreadful God to have the sentence of its eternal doom to bee past upon it? Oh it concerns you betimes, you young ones,
I am afraid my soul is lost for ever, what shall I do? why dost thou ask it now? is this question to ask now when thy soul is going before the great and dreadful God to have the sentence of its Eternal doom to be passed upon it? O it concerns you betimes, you young ones,
as soon as ever you come to know you have souls, it concerns you to bee asking this great question, What shall I do to bee saved? And wee have an example of this, of a young man that Christ lookt upon in love,
as soon as ever you come to know you have Souls, it concerns you to be asking this great question, What shall I do to be saved? And we have an Exampl of this, of a young man that christ looked upon in love,
because hee was inquisitive about the salvation of his soul; the story is in Matth. 19.16. Behold one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do that I may inherit eternal life, and vers. 20. It appears that this was a young man;
Because he was inquisitive about the salvation of his soul; the story is in Matthew 19.16. Behold one Come and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do that I may inherit Eternal life, and vers. 20. It appears that this was a young man;
Oh it were a comely thing for young men to come to Christ, and say, What shall wee do to have eternal life? and it appears that hee was a young Gentleman, a man of great possessions,
O it were a comely thing for young men to come to christ, and say, What shall we do to have Eternal life? and it appears that he was a young Gentleman, a man of great possessions,
as ever was, I think, since the beginning of the world, and the Devil knowing that hee could not get them to turn to lewdness and prophaneness presently again,
as ever was, I think, since the beginning of the world, and the devil knowing that he could not get them to turn to Lewdness and profaneness presently again,
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therefore hee labours to put them upon turning all their Religion into questions about controversal things, which they could not be able to mannage and understand,
Therefore he labours to put them upon turning all their Religion into questions about controversal things, which they could not be able to manage and understand,
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and asked him, good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life? Hee came running with a great deal of fervency and earnestness about the business;
and asked him, good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit Eternal life? He Come running with a great deal of fervency and earnestness about the business;
But before wee come to answer it, let mee speak to you as in the Name of God, do you desire to know it with a heart truly willing to yeeld to whatsoever should out of Gods Word bee revealed to you? put this to your own hearts before wee come to give any answer, otherwise what do you hear this day,
But before we come to answer it, let me speak to you as in the Name of God, do you desire to know it with a heart truly willing to yield to whatsoever should out of God's Word be revealed to you? put this to your own hearts before we come to give any answer, otherwise what do you hear this day,
but when you begin to bee inquiring after the way of salvation, resolve that you will never give rest to your souls, till you have gotten this question answered to you.
but when you begin to be inquiring After the Way of salvation, resolve that you will never give rest to your Souls, till you have got this question answered to you.
wee are not to enter into Gods counsels concerning particular souls, but this wee may say, and have warrant from the Word to say, that there are but few souls that shall bee saved:
we Are not to enter into God's Counsels Concerning particular Souls, but this we may say, and have warrant from the Word to say, that there Are but few Souls that shall be saved:
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if there should a voice come from Heaven at this time, and say, there are but few in this Congregation shall go out alive, it would put every one to a stand;
if there should a voice come from Heaven At this time, and say, there Are but few in this Congregation shall go out alive, it would put every one to a stand;
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and every one to say, what, is it I? what, is it I? when Christ did but say that one of you shall betray mee, every one was inquiring, Is it I? Is it I? but when it is said that there shall bee but few saved;
and every one to say, what, is it I? what, is it I? when christ did but say that one of you shall betray me, every one was inquiring, Is it I? Is it I? but when it is said that there shall be but few saved;
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they think that if this bee true, the other will follow, and so through the weakness of their understandings, they come to draw dangerous consequences from true positions:
they think that if this be true, the other will follow, and so through the weakness of their understandings, they come to draw dangerous consequences from true positions:
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and inquired what hee should do for eternal life, Christ profest to him that hee was not far from the Kingdome of Heaven, hee was not so far as others;
and inquired what he should do for Eternal life, christ professed to him that he was not Far from the Kingdom of Heaven, he was not so Far as Others;
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as soon as Scribes and Pharisees; But there may bee many actions done by a common assistance of Gods Spirit, that may bring some nearer to the Kingdome of Heaven than others;
as soon as Scribes and Pharisees; But there may be many actions done by a Common assistance of God's Spirit, that may bring Some nearer to the Kingdom of Heaven than Others;
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— Now the meaning of this great question is this, What is the way that God ordinarily takes to bring men and women to salvation by? or how should I follow God on in his way? that is a certain truth of the Antients,
— Now the meaning of this great question is this, What is the Way that God ordinarily Takes to bring men and women to salvation by? or how should I follow God on in his Way? that is a certain truth of the Ancients,
God works upon us as upon rational creatures, and therefore it doth concern all the children of men that would have their souls saved, to observe the work of God,
God works upon us as upon rational creatures, and Therefore it does concern all the children of men that would have their Souls saved, to observe the work of God,
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A further thing that I would premise before I come to particulars, is this, when I speak of any thing that should bee done, I prescribe no particular order, knowing that the works of God are various;
A further thing that I would premise before I come to particulars, is this, when I speak of any thing that should be done, I prescribe no particular order, knowing that the works of God Are various;
First, If you would have your souls saved, do you joyn with God in what hee hath revealed to you concerning your lost condition, labouring to understand those truths clearly, that are delivered in the Word concerning the lost condition of souls by nature,
First, If you would have your Souls saved, do you join with God in what he hath revealed to you Concerning your lost condition, labouring to understand those truths clearly, that Are Delivered in the Word Concerning the lost condition of Souls by nature,
hee shews them from what it is they are to bee saved, that so they may not run away vvith (the meer word (Salvation) and saving of souls) now God reveals this in his Word,
he shows them from what it is they Are to be saved, that so they may not run away with (the mere word (Salvation) and Saving of Souls) now God reveals this in his Word,
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when wert thou sensible of this condition? dost thou walk as it becomes one that is sensible of such a lost estate as this is? Oh! labour to drink in these truths,
when Wertenberg thou sensible of this condition? dost thou walk as it becomes one that is sensible of such a lost estate as this is? Oh! labour to drink in these truths,
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and then afterwards because hee was conceited that hee had fulfilled the Law, and done it, Christ puts him upon a duty (that might convince him to the contrary) which was required in the spiritual meaning of the Law, that forbids covetousness,
and then afterwards Because he was conceited that he had fulfilled the Law, and done it, christ puts him upon a duty (that might convince him to the contrary) which was required in the spiritual meaning of the Law, that forbids covetousness,
nor stealer, nor murderer, nor lyar, hee thought hee had fulfilled the Law, but Christ by putting that to him, did as much as if hee should say, poor young man, thou art deceived, thou thinkest that thou are able to do what God requires in his Law,
nor stealer, nor murderer, nor liar, he Thought he had fulfilled the Law, but christ by putting that to him, did as much as if he should say, poor young man, thou art deceived, thou Thinkest that thou Are able to do what God requires in his Law,
but didst thou but understand the spiritual part of the Law, thou wouldest see that thou art so cast by it, that all that thou art able to do in thy obedience to the Law, cannot bee sufficient (through the sinfulness of thy heart and nature) but thou must perish if thou takest such a course as that is, to think to bee saved by the Law;
but didst thou but understand the spiritual part of the Law, thou Wouldst see that thou art so cast by it, that all that thou art able to do in thy Obedience to the Law, cannot be sufficient (through the sinfulness of thy heart and nature) but thou must perish if thou Takest such a course as that is, to think to be saved by the Law;
but they hope they shall do better, and they are able, they think (though not without God, God must help them) to do that that the Word of God requires of them, whereby they may come to bee saved;
but they hope they shall do better, and they Are able, they think (though not without God, God must help them) to doe that that the Word of God requires of them, whereby they may come to be saved;
Thou that art a company-keeper, a Sabbath-breaker, a swearer, an unclean person, take heed of continuing in the outward way of sinning against God, resolve this day against those outward acts of thy sin;
Thou that art a Company-keeper, a Sabbath breaker, a swearer, an unclean person, take heed of Continuing in the outward Way of sinning against God, resolve this day against those outward acts of thy since;
and the light of their consciences, for them to come and say, What shall I do to bee saved? and yet still continue in their sins, it is but a trifling with God,
and the Light of their Consciences, for them to come and say, What shall I do to be saved? and yet still continue in their Sins, it is but a trifling with God,
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Thirdly, Thou must labour to take off thine heart as much as thou canst from the things of the world, from these outward contentments here, from seeking after them as thy greatest good;
Thirdly, Thou must labour to take off thine heart as much as thou Canst from the things of the world, from these outward contentment's Here, from seeking After them as thy greatest good;
and possess thy soul vvith the one thing necessary, to conclude thus with thy self, it is not necessary that I should be rich, that I should bee honourable, that I should have these and these outward comforts in the world;
and possess thy soul with the one thing necessary, to conclude thus with thy self, it is not necessary that I should be rich, that I should be honourable, that I should have these and these outward comforts in the world;
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Fourthly, If thou wouldest have thy soul saved, thy great care and indeavour must bee to acquaint thy self with the knowledge of the Mysteries of the Gospel of the covenant of grace, of the way that God hath chalkt out for salvation;
Fourthly, If thou Wouldst have thy soul saved, thy great care and endeavour must be to acquaint thy self with the knowledge of the Mysteres of the Gospel of the Covenant of grace, of the Way that God hath chalked out for salvation;
yet if they bee not acquainted with the way that God in the Gospel, and in the Covenant of Grace hath revealed for the salvation of souls, they may perish for all that, God hath appointed but one way to save souls,
yet if they be not acquainted with the Way that God in the Gospel, and in the Covenant of Grace hath revealed for the salvation of Souls, they may perish for all that, God hath appointed but one Way to save Souls,
no, if there were nothing else but my crying to God for mercy, yea, put all my good deeds into the scale, put what I have done, what I can do, what I can bee inabled to do, all my prayers, my cries, this will not do.
no, if there were nothing Else but my crying to God for mercy, yea, put all my good Deeds into the scale, put what I have done, what I can do, what I can be enabled to do, all my Prayers, my cries, this will not do.
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But God hath made many gracious promises of answering our cries, and now that so hee may make good his promises, hee will further reveal this Mystery of the Gospel to thee, that there is a necessity of satisfaction to divine Justice for thy sin that hath brought thy soul into a lost condition.
But God hath made many gracious promises of answering our cries, and now that so he may make good his promises, he will further reveal this Mystery of the Gospel to thee, that there is a necessity of satisfaction to divine justice for thy since that hath brought thy soul into a lost condition.
Thirdly, And then the way of salvation is this, it reveals an absolute necessity of the Application of the satisfaction and Righteousness of Jesus Christ;
Thirdly, And then the Way of salvation is this, it reveals an absolute necessity of the Application of the satisfaction and Righteousness of jesus christ;
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Fourthly, And then the Gospel it reveals further as necessary to salvation, a necessity of Regeneration, of being born again, of having the Image of God renewed in the soul, by the Spirit of Jesus Christ, of being a new Creature, the want of which,
Fourthly, And then the Gospel it reveals further as necessary to salvation, a necessity of Regeneration, of being born again, of having the Image of God renewed in the soul, by the Spirit of jesus christ, of being a new Creature, the want of which,
for in the Gospel there is held forth the great work of God in begetting that soul anew to himself, that hee doth intend to save, in putting a new life into it, in sending the Spirt of Jesus Christ into it, whereby it lives,
for in the Gospel there is held forth the great work of God in begetting that soul anew to himself, that he does intend to save, in putting a new life into it, in sending the Spirt of jesus christ into it, whereby it lives,
Fifthly, A fifth rule for the salvation of your souls, (If God hath put it into your hearts to seek to have them saved) you must walk with fear and trembling before the Lord all the daies of your lives;
Fifthly, A fifth Rule for the salvation of your Souls, (If God hath put it into your hearts to seek to have them saved) you must walk with Fear and trembling before the Lord all the days of your lives;
and you must labour to keep the fear of the great God upon your spirits; that place is famous for this, in Phil. 2.12. Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling;
and you must labour to keep the Fear of the great God upon your spirits; that place is famous for this, in Philip 2.12. Work out your own salvation with Fear and trembling;
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for the truth is, hee hath you at such infinite advantage, as you are not able to stir one foot to do any thing for the deliverance of your souls from eternal wrath, without the work of God upon you;
for the truth is, he hath you At such infinite advantage, as you Are not able to stir one foot to do any thing for the deliverance of your Souls from Eternal wrath, without the work of God upon you;
you had need take heed what you do, that you do not provoke this infinite God that hath you under his feet, that you are able to do nothing towards your salvation if hee withdraw himself from you.
you had need take heed what you do, that you do not provoke this infinite God that hath you under his feet, that you Are able to do nothing towards your salvation if he withdraw himself from you.
lest you should displease him? would you say, what do I care for him? let him bee pleased or not pleased, what is that to mee? you would not dare to do it:
lest you should displease him? would you say, what do I care for him? let him be pleased or not pleased, what is that to me? you would not Dare to do it:
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and so when a vile sinner that hath gone on without the fear of God upon him, shall now come in trembling, beholding the dreadfulness of the Infinite God, that eternal first-beeing that it hath to deal withall,
and so when a vile sinner that hath gone on without the Fear of God upon him, shall now come in trembling, beholding the dreadfulness of the Infinite God, that Eternal First-being that it hath to deal withal,
and dost thou now cry to mee to do it? If any of you do think that there will ever bee a time when you will stand in need of Gods mercy to save your souls, you had need walk with fear and trembling before this God;
and dost thou now cry to me to do it? If any of you do think that there will ever be a time when you will stand in need of God's mercy to save your Souls, you had need walk with Fear and trembling before this God;
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Now I put this to the soul of every one here, dost thou not think, O thou sinful soul, that there will bee a time that thou shalt stand in need of the mercy of God? and what course dost thou take now before-hand? is that course that thou takest before-hand a continual provocation of God? is that a good preparation to that time? if there were a man that you lived neer,
Now I put this to the soul of every one Here, dost thou not think, Oh thou sinful soul, that there will be a time that thou shalt stand in need of the mercy of God? and what course dost thou take now beforehand? is that course that thou Takest beforehand a continual provocation of God? is that a good preparation to that time? if there were a man that you lived near,
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so as if hee should forsake you, you would bee a lost man, would you dare to provoke that man? wee all know what need wee shall have of the mercy of God,
so as if he should forsake you, you would be a lost man, would you Dare to provoke that man? we all know what need we shall have of the mercy of God,
If God hath appointed means to save, then surely hee hath appointed that wee must attend upon those means. Now in Rom. 1.16. The preaching of the Gospel there is called, The power of God to salvation.
If God hath appointed means to save, then surely he hath appointed that we must attend upon those means. Now in Rom. 1.16. The preaching of the Gospel there is called, The power of God to salvation.
you cannot be saved without the Almighty Power of God, and where is that put forth but in the preaching of the Gospel? To whom is the Arm of the Lord revealed? That is, the Arm of God in the preaching of the Gospel;
you cannot be saved without the Almighty Power of God, and where is that put forth but in the preaching of the Gospel? To whom is the Arm of the Lord revealed? That is, the Arm of God in the preaching of the Gospel;
You will say, can wee do any thing towards our salvation? yes, you may hear, it is the duty of us as creatures to come and hear the Word; and Faith comes by hearing:
You will say, can we do any thing towards our salvation? yes, you may hear, it is the duty of us as creatures to come and hear the Word; and Faith comes by hearing:
so then Faith comes by somewhat that wee do, but not so that God hath tied himself to give Faith to every one that hears, I would not bee understood so:
so then Faith comes by somewhat that we do, but not so that God hath tied himself to give Faith to every one that hears, I would not be understood so:
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I but where there is the preaching of the Gospel, there do I expect that these creatures that do intend that I should work Faith in them, should come and attend upon the preaching of the Gospel:
I but where there is the preaching of the Gospel, there do I expect that these creatures that do intend that I should work Faith in them, should come and attend upon the preaching of the Gospel:
So if God will have hearing the Word of the Gospel to bee the means by which hee will work Faith in the soul, take heed how this bee neglected, Act. 20.18.
So if God will have hearing the Word of the Gospel to be the means by which he will work Faith in the soul, take heed how this be neglected, Act. 20.18.
and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them that are sanctified by Faith that is in mee.
and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of Sins, and inheritance among them that Are sanctified by Faith that is in me.
Is there any soul that begins in this Congregation to bee awakened, and to think with it self, Oh Lord, What shall I do to bee saved? I tell thee, that every time thou comest to hear the Word preached, thou shouldest come to it with such thoughts as these;
Is there any soul that begins in this Congregation to be awakened, and to think with it self, O Lord, What shall I do to be saved? I tell thee, that every time thou Comest to hear the Word preached, thou Shouldst come to it with such thoughts as these;
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Now am I going to that great Ordinance that the Lord hath appointed to convey his power thorow, to the salvation of those souls that are appointed to eternal life;
Now am I going to that great Ordinance that the Lord hath appointed to convey his power thorough, to the salvation of those Souls that Are appointed to Eternal life;
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and why may not my soul meet with the same power of Jesus Christ? however, I am resolved, that as long as I live, I will wait upon God in the way that hee hath appointed;
and why may not my soul meet with the same power of jesus christ? however, I am resolved, that as long as I live, I will wait upon God in the Way that he hath appointed;
like unto those wretched Jews (which God forbid that there should bee any one in this place found like unto) that would fain have the Prophet Jeremiah be inquiring what the mind of God was concerning them,
like unto those wretched jews (which God forbid that there should be any one in this place found like unto) that would fain have the Prophet Jeremiah be inquiring what the mind of God was Concerning them,
and they profest, that whatsoever the Lord should reveal by him, that they would do, but when it came, loe they fling off all, and it was to no purpose;
and they professed, that whatsoever the Lord should reveal by him, that they would do, but when it Come, lo they fling off all, and it was to no purpose;
Jeremiah went, and did as they desired him, but mark, chap. 44. 16. and you shall see what a different disposition there was in them, to what there seemed to bee before;
Jeremiah went, and did as they desired him, but mark, chap. 44. 16. and you shall see what a different disposition there was in them, to what there seemed to be before;
first you shall finde in chap. 43. they begin to wrangle at what Jeremiah spake to them, all the proud men began to wrangle at what Jeremiah spake, mark, it is all the proud men, they are proud spirits that do contend with Gods Word,
First you shall find in chap. 43. they begin to wrangle At what Jeremiah spoke to them, all the proud men began to wrangle At what Jeremiah spoke, mark, it is all the proud men, they Are proud spirits that do contend with God's Word,
But Seventhly, If thou vvouldest have thy soul saved, thou must take heed of resting upon false hopes of thy salvation, you must rase down even to the very ground all your false hopes of salvation;
But Seventhly, If thou Wouldst have thy soul saved, thou must take heed of resting upon false hope's of thy salvation, you must raze down even to the very ground all your false hope's of salvation;
vvhen men dare build their eternal salvation upon every sleight and vain hope that they hold, The hope of the Hypocrite, the Scriptuie saith, is like the Spiders-webb, spun out of thine ovvn conceits,
when men Dare built their Eternal salvation upon every sleight and vain hope that they hold, The hope of the Hypocrite, the Scriptuie Says, is like the Spiders-webb, spun out of thine own conceits,
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as well as the richest, and the weakest, as well as the learnedst) if such a one should say, What are those things that are to bee rased down? to that I answ••.
as well as the Richest, and the Weakest, as well as the Learnedest) if such a one should say, What Are those things that Are to be rased down? to that I answ••.
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First, Such hopes as are not Scripture-hopes, if they bee not Scripture hopes, they must bee rased down; Rom. 15.4. Whatsoever things were written aforetime, were written for our learning, that wee through patience and comfort of the Scripture might have hope.
First, Such hope's as Are not Scripture-hopes, if they be not Scripture hope's, they must be rased down; Rom. 15.4. Whatsoever things were written aforetime, were written for our learning, that we through patience and Comfort of the Scripture might have hope.
and at length the soul comes to finde sweetness out of the Scripture, and so hopes comes to bee raised, that is, the soul sees some eternal truth out of the Word of God, the truth of God himself that is eternal, a divine truth that it dares venture its eternal estate upon,
and At length the soul comes to find sweetness out of the Scripture, and so hope's comes to be raised, that is, the soul sees Some Eternal truth out of the Word of God, the truth of God himself that is Eternal, a divine truth that it dares venture its Eternal estate upon,
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and must bee cast one day for eternity) that those that are in Christ Jesus, shall never bee condemned? I but who are they? such as walk not after the flesh,
and must be cast one day for eternity) that those that Are in christ jesus, shall never be condemned? I but who Are they? such as walk not After the Flesh,
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but after the Spirit, such as the bent of whose hearts, and the indeavours of whose souls are not after fleshly things, the comforts of this world, but after spiritual things;
but After the Spirit, such as the bent of whose hearts, and the endeavours of whose Souls Are not After fleshly things, the comforts of this world, but After spiritual things;
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such whom the Lord hath made to be sensible of spiritual things, and such as the Lord doth act and guide by his holy Spirit in their waies and conversations, God saith, such shall never be condemned;
such whom the Lord hath made to be sensible of spiritual things, and such as the Lord does act and guide by his holy Spirit in their ways and conversations, God Says, such shall never be condemned;
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Fall upon several places, and let your souls rest upon them for eternity, and so you will finde your hearts to grow more and more like to those Scriptures,
Fallen upon several places, and let your Souls rest upon them for eternity, and so you will find your hearts to grow more and more like to those Scriptures,
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in the forenamed Chapter, The God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in beleeving, that you may abound in hope through the power of the Holy Ghost.
in the forenamed Chapter, The God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope through the power of the Holy Ghost.
And I appeal to you now, what Almighty power of the Holy Ghost have you felt in your hearts to raise up those hopes that you have in you? — For certainly the grace of hope hath a difficulty in it,
And I appeal to you now, what Almighty power of the Holy Ghost have you felt in your hearts to raise up those hope's that you have in you? — For Certainly the grace of hope hath a difficulty in it,
but Lord, how are they wrought? what power of the Holy Ghost hath been in my heart to raise these hopes? Suppose there were no Holy Ghost (as they said in the Acts, that they had not so much as heard whether there were any Holy Ghost or no ) yet might not I have such a hope as I have in Gods mercy? Oh the hope that will bring to salvation is such a hope as is raised by the power of the Holy Ghost.
but Lord, how Are they wrought? what power of the Holy Ghost hath been in my heart to raise these hope's? Suppose there were no Holy Ghost (as they said in the Acts, that they had not so much as herd whither there were any Holy Ghost or no) yet might not I have such a hope as I have in God's mercy? O the hope that will bring to salvation is such a hope as is raised by the power of the Holy Ghost.
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and if it comes in and dwells in your hearts, then it doth inlighten your hearts, it doth act and guide you, you are lead by the Holy Ghost in your way;
and if it comes in and dwells in your hearts, then it does inlighten your hearts, it does act and guide you, you Are led by the Holy Ghost in your Way;
— That are not lively, that you have in 1 Pet. 1.3. Blessed bee the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope, by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.
— That Are not lively, that you have in 1 Pet. 1.3. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord jesus christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope, by the resurrection of jesus christ from the dead.
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First, that the hopes of the Saints are lively hopes, that is, a hope as is mightily working in them, it will not suffer their hearts to lye dead in any way of wickedness;
First, that the hope's of the Saints Are lively hope's, that is, a hope as is mightily working in them, it will not suffer their hearts to lie dead in any Way of wickedness;
— And mark, you are begotten, therefore you see that the hopes of life and salvation it is that that is not bred with us (as I spake before) but it is that that follows from our new birth.
— And mark, you Are begotten, Therefore you see that the hope's of life and salvation it is that that is not bred with us (as I spoke before) but it is that that follows from our new birth.
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and putting a new life into the soul, begets it to this lively hope. And then it is a purging hope, 1 John 3.3. And every man that hath this hope, purifieth himself even as hee is pure.
and putting a new life into the soul, begets it to this lively hope. And then it is a purging hope, 1 John 3.3. And every man that hath this hope, Purifieth himself even as he is pure.
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First, You should bee willing to seek to God, and that earnestly, that hee would never let you bee at quiet in any false hope, be earnest with God in prayer:
First, You should be willing to seek to God, and that earnestly, that he would never let you be At quiet in any false hope, be earnest with God in prayer:
therefore help mee in this thing above all, that I may never rest my salvation upon any false hopes, that so I may not at the last bee disappointed of my last hopes;
Therefore help me in this thing above all, that I may never rest my salvation upon any false hope's, that so I may not At the last be disappointed of my last hope's;
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And if you finde your hopes cannot stand with the Word, then resolve thus with your selves, the work is yet to bee done, the very laying of the foundation of that great work, of the saving of my soul, it is to begin:
And if you find your hope's cannot stand with the Word, then resolve thus with your selves, the work is yet to be done, the very laying of the Foundation of that great work, of the Saving of my soul, it is to begin:
— I but you will say, God forbid this, wee have not lived all this while, to begin to lay the work for the saving of our souls now, that were an ill thing indeed:
— I but you will say, God forbid this, we have not lived all this while, to begin to lay the work for the Saving of our Souls now, that were an ill thing indeed:
but this very thought that some have, that they are not now to begin the •aying of the foundation in saving their souls, is that that doth destroy them,
but this very Thought that Some have, that they Are not now to begin the •aying of the Foundation in Saving their Souls, is that that does destroy them,
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yet now, what hinders but that thou mayest this instant throw thy soul upon Jesus Christ? I but I am afraid that when I have come to Christ, I have not come rightly.
yet now, what hinders but that thou Mayest this instant throw thy soul upon jesus christ? I but I am afraid that when I have come to christ, I have not come rightly.
— But now the best way for those that are mightily troubled and solicitous about evidences whether their estate bee right or no, I say, let those, rather than spend too much time in discouraging of their own hearts, begin the work again;
— But now the best Way for those that Are mightily troubled and solicitous about evidences whither their estate be right or no, I say, let those, rather than spend too much time in discouraging of their own hearts, begin the work again;
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and there is nothing hinders thee but that thou mayest at this very instant cast thy self upon him to bee thy Saviour, both to save thee from sin, and from condemnation.
and there is nothing hinders thee but that thou Mayest At this very instant cast thy self upon him to be thy Saviour, both to save thee from since, and from condemnation.
To that I answer, that there is nothing can give thee right to Christ, but by casting thy soul upon him, by beleeving in him, that right that wee have to Christ, it is by beleeving:
To that I answer, that there is nothing can give thee right to christ, but by casting thy soul upon him, by believing in him, that right that we have to christ, it is by believing:
and through him (when I beleeve) I do beleeve all my sin to bee pardoned, the infinite, holy, dreadful God to bee at peace with mee, my soul to bee reconciled;
and through him (when I believe) I do believe all my since to be pardoned, the infinite, holy, dreadful God to be At peace with me, my soul to be reconciled;
Consider therefore what thou doest, when thou sayest thou dost beleeve in Jesus Christ, put that to th• soul, canst thou, O my soul, close with these things? canst thou venture thy soul upon such things as these are? and when thou comest to beleeve, what dost thou? it is not that thou thinkest that these things are true,
Consider Therefore what thou dost, when thou Sayest thou dost believe in jesus christ, put that to th• soul, Canst thou, Oh my soul, close with these things? Canst thou venture thy soul upon such things as these Are? and when thou Comest to believe, what dost thou? it is not that thou Thinkest that these things Are true,
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but thou dost in thy beleeving receive Jesus Christ according to the condition of the Gospel, that is, thy heart doth open to receive into it the King of glory;
but thou dost in thy believing receive jesus christ according to the condition of the Gospel, that is, thy heart does open to receive into it the King of glory;
For why? the Lord hath revealed new glorious things to such a soul, and the Lord therefore now acts and carries on the soul to other manner of objects than ever before it was wont to bee busied about.
For why? the Lord hath revealed new glorious things to such a soul, and the Lord Therefore now acts and carries on the soul to other manner of objects than ever before it was wont to be busied about.
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even that power by which Jesus Christ was raised from the dead, to raise such a foundation as this is? — And upon this now followes the work of Humiliation and Repentance, that is, Godly sorrow; and so to mourn,
even that power by which jesus christ was raised from the dead, to raise such a Foundation as this is? — And upon this now follows the work of Humiliation and Repentance, that is, Godly sorrow; and so to mourn,
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O this is that that is the joy of the Holy Ghost, joy unspeakable and glorious, when the soul upon good grounds can have hopes that the hazard of its miscarrying to all eternity is over;
O this is that that is the joy of the Holy Ghost, joy unspeakable and glorious, when the soul upon good grounds can have hope's that the hazard of its miscarrying to all eternity is over;
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and maintain the authority of the Word, and the authority of conscience over thee; this is the way, if thou meanest to go in Gods way for salvation. First, For the Word;
and maintain the Authority of the Word, and the Authority of conscience over thee; this is the Way, if thou Meanest to go in God's Way for salvation. First, For the Word;
you may easily put off the counsels of such and such friends, but conscience will not easily bee put off, it will come with such majesty upon the heart of a sinner, that there is no gain-saying of it;
you may Easily put off the Counsels of such and such Friends, but conscience will not Easily be put off, it will come with such majesty upon the heart of a sinner, that there is no gainsaying of it;
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Oh keep the authority of conscience, many men and women, because they cannot go on freely in the waies of sin, where conscience and the word have much authority over them,
O keep the Authority of conscience, many men and women, Because they cannot go on freely in the ways of since, where conscience and the word have much Authority over them,
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therefore they seek to cast off the authority of the word and conscience, but know this for a truth, that that soul that hath cast off the authority of the word and conscience, is going apace to Hell, is going apace to destruction;
Therefore they seek to cast off the Authority of the word and conscience, but know this for a truth, that that soul that hath cast off the Authority of the word and conscience, is going apace to Hell, is going apace to destruction;
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Tenthly, If thou wouldest have thy soul bee saved, take heed of sinning against the price of thy soul, against the blood of the covenant, and against mercy;
Tenthly, If thou Wouldst have thy soul be saved, take heed of sinning against the price of thy soul, against the blood of the Covenant, and against mercy;
take heed of these three things, take heed of sinning against Jesus Christ that paid the price, against the Gospel, that revealed the price of thy soul;
take heed of these three things, take heed of sinning against jesus christ that paid the price, against the Gospel, that revealed the price of thy soul;
let not the free grace of God revealed in Jesus Christ bee turned to bee a means to harden thy soul in sin, to think thou mayest take the more liberty to have the satisfaction of the lusts of the flesh,
let not the free grace of God revealed in jesus christ be turned to be a means to harden thy soul in since, to think thou Mayest take the more liberty to have the satisfaction of the Lustiest of the Flesh,
and the grace of the Gospel, that is free and full enough to save souls, though they bee never such great sinners, and upon that thou hast taken more liberty;
and the grace of the Gospel, that is free and full enough to save Souls, though they be never such great Sinners, and upon that thou hast taken more liberty;
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it is made a sign of a Reprobate, and it is as black a brand of a Reprobate as any one, to turn the grace of God (and especially that grace of God that is in the price that is paid for souls, to turn that) into wantonness is the most dreadful hinderance of saving of a soul, that possibly can bee;
it is made a Signen of a Reprobate, and it is as black a brand of a Reprobate as any one, to turn the grace of God (and especially that grace of God that is in the price that is paid for Souls, to turn that) into wantonness is the most dreadful hindrance of Saving of a soul, that possibly can be;
when any wretched sinner shall hear the Gospel preached to him, and yet shall prize the living in any base wicked way of sin, I say, such a one doth trample the blood of the everlasting Covenant under his feet,
when any wretched sinner shall hear the Gospel preached to him, and yet shall prize the living in any base wicked Way of since, I say, such a one does trample the blood of the everlasting Covenant under his feet,
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and the language of his heart and actions is nothing but this, whatsoever is spoken concerning the blood of the everlasting Covenant revealed in the Gospel, I do prize the satisfying the lusts of mine own heart, more than all the good that is in the Covenant;
and the language of his heart and actions is nothing but this, whatsoever is spoken Concerning the blood of the everlasting Covenant revealed in the Gospel, I do prize the satisfying the Lustiest of mine own heart, more than all the good that is in the Covenant;
People are mighty earnest about coming to Sacraments, now do but read 1 Cor. 11. It is a Scripture which I know you that are acquainted with Scripture, are not unacquainted with, vers. 27. Whosoever shall eat this bread,
People Are mighty earnest about coming to Sacraments, now do but read 1 Cor. 11. It is a Scripture which I know you that Are acquainted with Scripture, Are not unacquainted with, vers. 27. Whosoever shall eat this bred,
and seeing the Scripture hath made the sin against the blood of Christ in other places so dreadful, wee may very well understand that place in the most dreadful sense that may bee:
and seeing the Scripture hath made the since against the blood of christ in other places so dreadful, we may very well understand that place in the most dreadful sense that may be:
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And what blood must bee for the remission of thy sin, when as thou tramplest the blood of the Covenant under thy feet? and when thou sinnest against mercy? what is it that must recover thee,
And what blood must be for the remission of thy since, when as thou tramplest the blood of the Covenant under thy feet? and when thou Sinnest against mercy? what is it that must recover thee,
and mercy it self cry to the Lord against it, Lord, avenge my cause, for I have been most abominably and cursedly abused by this wretch? when not onely the Law of Gods Justice, and Satan accuses thee,
and mercy it self cry to the Lord against it, Lord, avenge my cause, for I have been most abominably and cursedly abused by this wretch? when not only the Law of God's justice, and Satan accuses thee,
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Eleventhly, If thou wouldest have thy soul saved, take heed of sinning against the Spirit of Grace, the good Spirit of God, that must draw thee to Christ,
Eleventhly, If thou Wouldst have thy soul saved, take heed of sinning against the Spirit of Grace, the good Spirit of God, that must draw thee to christ,
how dost thou know, but when there comes in any motion of Gods Spirit, it comes in to save thee at this time? thou canst not tell but that at any time when Gods Spirit doth assist his Word, thy soul may depend upon that time,
how dost thou know, but when there comes in any motion of God's Spirit, it comes in to save thee At this time? thou Canst not tell but that At any time when God's Spirit does assist his Word, thy soul may depend upon that time,
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How many upon their sick-beds and death-beds, would give a thousand worlds (if they had them) that they could have such stirrings of the Spirit of God,
How many upon their sick-beds and deathbeds, would give a thousand world's (if they had them) that they could have such stirrings of the Spirit of God,
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and rejecting the motions of Gods Spirit, but think of that that wee read on of the people of Israel, when they were going to Canaan, they were very near Canaan, and when they were upon the borders of it, they refused to go into the Land,
and rejecting the motions of God's Spirit, but think of that that we read on of the people of Israel, when they were going to Canaan, they were very near Canaan, and when they were upon the borders of it, they refused to go into the Land,
Twelfthly, Whosoever would have their souls saved, let them take this course, account the preciousness of the time of your lives to consist in this, that it is a day of salvation;
Twelfthly, Whosoever would have their Souls saved, let them take this course, account the preciousness of the time of your lives to consist in this, that it is a day of salvation;
and live and have your pleasures and delights, but because God hath appointed the time of mans life here in this world, to bee the time to provide for his eternity;
and live and have your pleasures and delights, but Because God hath appointed the time of men life Here in this world, to be the time to provide for his eternity;
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why can none bee saved but those that do so? but I appeal to your consciences, do not you think the strictest way of godliness is the safest way for salvation? now,
why can none be saved but those that do so? but I appeal to your Consciences, do not you think the Strictest Way of godliness is the Safest Way for salvation? now,
if it bee the safest, if you did but understand the infinite consequence of the salvation of your souls, there need bee no other Argument to perswade you to any strict way of godliness, but this;
if it be the Safest, if you did but understand the infinite consequence of the salvation of your Souls, there need be no other Argument to persuade you to any strict Way of godliness, but this;
If there bee any people in the world that walk so as your consciences tell you they are in a more strict way than others, more holy, more close to God, more self-denying, more faithful, it doth concern you to inquire after those,
If there be any people in the world that walk so as your Consciences tell you they Are in a more strict Way than Others, more holy, more close to God, more self-denying, more faithful, it does concern you to inquire After those,
I beseech you consider of this, if you were all now to appear before Jesus Christ, to have your eternal estates determined of, in what mens conditions would you wish your selves to be in? if it might bee at your liberty,
I beseech you Consider of this, if you were all now to appear before jesus christ, to have your Eternal estates determined of, in what men's conditions would you wish your selves to be in? if it might be At your liberty,
now what kind of mens estates would you wish your selves to be in? who would you rather be like unto? who would you venture most upon, to be dealt withall according as your consciences do think they are most like to bee dealt with? I am perswaded,
now what kind of men's estates would you wish your selves to be in? who would you rather be like unto? who would you venture most upon, to be dealt withal according as your Consciences do think they Are most like to be dealt with? I am persuaded,
and therefore that is a good way for the helping to save your souls, to joyn with those that walk in the strictest and the holiest way, to do that now, that if you were to die, you would wish you had done;
and Therefore that is a good Way for the helping to save your Souls, to join with those that walk in the Strictest and the Holiest Way, to do that now, that if you were to die, you would wish you had done;
and give in your answer to God, what you mean to do, are you resolved upon it? will you ingage your souls now to God (this evening) that that little time that hee will let you live in this world, that your indeavours shall bee according to those particulars that have been opened unto you? Oh blessed bee God if this bee but in any one soul!
and give in your answer to God, what you mean to do, Are you resolved upon it? will you engage your Souls now to God (this evening) that that little time that he will let you live in this world, that your endeavours shall be according to those particulars that have been opened unto you? O blessed bee God if this be but in any one soul!
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Let mee conclude at this time, as the servant of Naaman said to him, when the Prophet gave him direction what hee should do to bee cleansed, hee began to bee angry,
Let me conclude At this time, as the servant of Naaman said to him, when the Prophet gave him direction what he should do to be cleansed, he began to be angry,
why (saith his servant to him) My Father, If the Prophet had bid thee do some great thing, wouldest thou not have done it? how much rather then when hee saith to thee, wash and bee clean? So I say to you;
why (Says his servant to him) My Father, If the Prophet had bid thee do Some great thing, Wouldst thou not have done it? how much rather then when he Says to thee, wash and be clean? So I say to you;
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how if God should have said this, That so your souls may bee saved, I require of every one of you that you should for forty, fifty years lie as a head-block at the fire burning;
how if God should have said this, That so your Souls may be saved, I require of every one of you that you should for forty, fifty Years lie as a head-block At the fire burning;
That as the loss is great, as in all the respects I opened, so it is such, that suppose a man to have gained the whole world in a way of the loss of his soul,
That as the loss is great, as in all the respects I opened, so it is such, that suppose a man to have gained the Whole world in a Way of the loss of his soul,
and some there are that do gain the world and their souls both: But there is no necessary connexion between either gaining the world, or losing ones soul,
and Some there Are that do gain the world and their Souls both: But there is no necessary connexion between either gaining the world, or losing ones soul,
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though there should not bee terrour of conscience, nor any afflictions, yet strength of reason may discover the gain of this world to bee as nothing, in comparing of it unto the soul;
though there should not be terror of conscience, nor any afflictions, yet strength of reason may discover the gain of this world to be as nothing, in comparing of it unto the soul;
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and this strength of reason God is pleased sometimes to sanctifie by his Spirit, when it is helped by the Word, by the sanctified reason that there is in the Word;
and this strength of reason God is pleased sometime to sanctify by his Spirit, when it is helped by the Word, by the sanctified reason that there is in the Word;
I say, when it is helped by that, then God blesses it so as to work off the heart from the world, to the things that concern the everlasting good of the soul;
I say, when it is helped by that, then God Blesses it so as to work off the heart from the world, to the things that concern the everlasting good of the soul;
as the excellency of God, and of Christ, and the consequences of eternity; Now the other two, terrour of conscience, and afflictions, they are Gods work, and God,
as the excellency of God, and of christ, and the consequences of eternity; Now the other two, terror of conscience, and afflictions, they Are God's work, and God,
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— First, What do you think of him that was the wisest man upon Earth (meer man) even Solomon? that had the greatest experience that ever man had, of what good, the honours,
— First, What do you think of him that was the Wisest man upon Earth (mere man) even Solomon? that had the greatest experience that ever man had, of what good, the honours,
or pleasures, or profits of the world could do; and yet after all his experience, see his testimony of all, in Eccles. 1.2. Vanity of vanity, saith the Preacher, vanity of vanities, all is vanity.
or pleasures, or profits of the world could do; and yet After all his experience, see his testimony of all, in Eccles. 1.2. Vanity of vanity, Says the Preacher, vanity of vanities, all is vanity.
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— Secondly, They are an excessive vanity, vanity of vanities, — Thirdly, A heap of vanity, vanity of vanities, — Fourthly, All is vanity, — Fifthly, Hee adds his name to this, Saith the Preacher; Now the word that is translated here Preacher, in the Hebrew, as those that know the tongue, know, it signifies one gathered,
— Secondly, They Are an excessive vanity, vanity of vanities, — Thirdly, A heap of vanity, vanity of vanities, — Fourthly, All is vanity, — Fifthly, He adds his name to this, Says the Preacher; Now the word that is translated Here Preacher, in the Hebrew, as those that know the tongue, know, it signifies one gathered,
herein Solomon is like a man that hath gotten to the top of an high hill, such a hill as there are perhaps hundreds of people of a strong conceit, that upon the top of the hill are very rich treasures to bee had,
herein Solomon is like a man that hath got to the top of an high hill, such a hill as there Are perhaps hundreds of people of a strong conceit, that upon the top of the hill Are very rich treasures to be had,
Now Solomon had got to the top of the hill before the rest, and hee seeing men keeping a stir to get up out of s••h a conceit, cries out to them, Sirs you are all deceived, you are perswaded that if you could get estates,
Now Solomon had god to the top of the hill before the rest, and he seeing men keeping a stir to get up out of s••h a conceit, cries out to them, Sirs you Are all deceived, you Are persuaded that if you could get estates,
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Hee professes that hee did account all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus, vers. 7. But what things were gain to mee, those I counted loss for Christ,
He Professes that he did account all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of christ jesus, vers. 7. But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for christ,
when Christ did but tell him, This day is salvation come to thy house, presently, (being a covetous rich man that had gotten his estate wrongfully) hee cries out, The half of my goods I give to the poor,
when christ did but tell him, This day is salvation come to thy house, presently, (being a covetous rich man that had got his estate wrongfully) he cries out, The half of my goods I give to the poor,
And so John the Beloved Disciple of Christ, which lay in his bosome, and therefore knew so much of the mind of Christ, you know what hee saith in his first Epist. 2.15. Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world, if any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him:
And so John the beloved Disciple of christ, which lay in his bosom, and Therefore knew so much of the mind of christ, you know what he Says in his First Epistle 2.15. Love not the world, neither the things that Are in the world, if any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him:
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yet this may convince rational men, that that which the wisest men in the world, that have had from God a testimony of great wisdome, have thought to bee a little matter, certainly hath no great matter in it;
yet this may convince rational men, that that which the Wisest men in the world, that have had from God a testimony of great Wisdom, have Thought to be a little matter, Certainly hath no great matter in it;
I will give you for this, this demonstration, you never finde in Scripture (that I know of) that ever any childe of God was worse for afflictions in the conclusion,
I will give you for this, this demonstration, you never find in Scripture (that I know of) that ever any child of God was Worse for afflictions in the conclusion,
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but ever were the worse for their prosperity, but not one worse for afflictions, from Genesis to the Revelation; therefore certainly there is no such great matter in the things of the world;
but ever were the Worse for their Prosperity, but not one Worse for afflictions, from Genesis to the Revelation; Therefore Certainly there is no such great matter in the things of the world;
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— A vile person, and yet have the honour of the Kingdome, how can this stand? yes, it is by interpreters thought to bee Antiochus Epiphanes, hee was advanc'd to that mighty height, that I remember Josephus saith, that the Samaritans in their letter to him give him the Title of the mighty God; hee had that title given to him by those that were under him,
— A vile person, and yet have the honour of the Kingdom, how can this stand? yes, it is by Interpreters Thought to be Antiochus Epiphanes, he was advanced to that mighty height, that I Remember Josephus Says, that the Samaritans in their Letter to him give him the Title of the mighty God; he had that title given to him by those that were under him,
what good do a few herbs that are strewn upon a Carrion do? do they make the Carrion to bee less corrupt and putrified than it was? truly all the bravery that wicked men have, it is at the best but a few herbs and flowers strewn upon a filthy carrion, which makes them not to bee the better:
what good doe a few herbs that Are strewn upon a Carrion do? do they make the Carrion to be less corrupt and Putrified than it was? truly all the bravery that wicked men have, it is At the best but a few herbs and flowers strewn upon a filthy carrion, which makes them not to be the better:
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The things of this world therefore in Scripture are called the things of another mans, in Luk. 16.12. And if you have not been faithful in that which is another mans, who shall give you that which is your own? You may know the meaning of it by the verse before:
The things of this world Therefore in Scripture Are called the things of Another men, in Luk. 16.12. And if you have not been faithful in that which is Another men, who shall give you that which is your own? You may know the meaning of it by the verse before:
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If therefore yee have not been faithful in the unrighteous Mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches? The riches of this world are called unrighteous Mammon;
If Therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous Mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches? The riches of this world Are called unrighteous Mammon;
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and then in vers. 12. If you have not been faithful in that which is another mans, that is, in these riches of the world, who shall give you that which is your own? so that nothing is a mans own, to make him better, but grace;
and then in vers. 12. If you have not been faithful in that which is Another men, that is, in these riches of the world, who shall give you that which is your own? so that nothing is a men own, to make him better, but grace;
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or but a wooden sword within? Therefore I finde in Scripture that the bodies of men and women are called the sheath of their souls, Dan. 7.15. I Daniel was grieved in my spirit, in the midst of my body.
or but a wooden sword within? Therefore I find in Scripture that the bodies of men and women Are called the sheath of their Souls, Dan. 7.15. I daniel was grieved in my Spirit, in the midst of my body.
So it is in your books translated, but those that understand the Original Text, they know it is a word that signifies a sheath, and so Arius Montanus turns it,
So it is in your books translated, but those that understand the Original Text, they know it is a word that signifies a sheath, and so Arius Montanus turns it,
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and likewise in your Margents, in the midst of his sheath; and by comparing this Scripture with another, it is plain, that that is the propriety of the word, 1 Chron. 21.27. Where the Text saith, The Lord commanded the Angel, and hee put up his sword again into the sheath thereof.
and likewise in your Margins, in the midst of his sheath; and by comparing this Scripture with Another, it is plain, that that is the propriety of the word, 1 Chronicles 21.27. Where the Text Says, The Lord commanded the Angel, and he put up his sword again into the sheath thereof.
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Now the word that is here translated sheath, I finde by comparing of them together, that it is the very same word in the Original that Daniel translates body;
Now the word that is Here translated sheath, I find by comparing of them together, that it is the very same word in the Original that daniel translates body;
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Now for thy heart to mingle it self with the things of this world, as its chiefest good, what dost thou but marry thy soul to that which should bee thy servant? for all these things are but as servants to the soul;
Now for thy heart to mingle it self with the things of this world, as its chiefest good, what dost thou but marry thy soul to that which should be thy servant? for all these things Are but as Servants to the soul;
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Fourthly, They are such things as God in his ordinary administration of providence hath denied to the choicest of his servants, specially in the times of the Gospel:
Fourthly, They Are such things as God in his ordinary administration of providence hath denied to the Choicest of his Servants, specially in the times of the Gospel:
and some other kinds of death, but all put to death, save John, and read but the latter end of the eleventh of the Hebrews, Those that the world was not worthy of, how they wandered up and down, In sheep-skins,
and Some other Kinds of death, but all put to death, save John, and read but the latter end of the eleventh of the Hebrews, Those that the world was not worthy of, how they wandered up and down, In sheepskins,
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Fifthly, And consider but the next Argument which follows upon this, and is of a near kin to it, That all the things of this world, the pleasures, profits, honours, they surely have no great matter in them,
Fifthly, And Consider but the next Argument which follows upon this, and is of a near kin to it, That all the things of this world, the pleasures, profits, honours, they surely have no great matter in them,
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Now certainly, those things that have no higher excellency in them than may stand with the eternal hatred of the Infinite God, certainly they have no great excellency in them;
Now Certainly, those things that have no higher excellency in them than may stand with the Eternal hatred of the Infinite God, Certainly they have no great excellency in them;
therefore you that are poor people (and yet godly) that want these things, do you quiet your hearts, what though you have not such an estate as others? Oh do not murmure!
Therefore you that Are poor people (and yet godly) that want these things, do you quiet your hearts, what though you have not such an estate as Others? O do not murmur!
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Sixthly, Take this Argument, That the things of this world, they have no reality in them at all, no real good in them, according to the language of Scripture, what are the things of the world divided into? take the division that you had before of St. John, The lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life.
Sixthly, Take this Argument, That the things of this world, they have no reality in them At all, no real good in them, according to the language of Scripture, what Are the things of the world divided into? take the division that you had before of Saint John, The lust of the Flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life.
and stretch themselves upon their Couches, and e•• the Lambs out of the flock, and the Calves out of the midst of the stall, that chaunt to the sound of the Viol,
and stretch themselves upon their Couches, and e•• the Lambs out of the flock, and the Calves out of the midst of the stall, that chant to the found of the Violent,
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and vaunt, and have pleasure and musick, and what a brave life is this? I but, yee that rejoyce, saith the Holy Ghost, in a thing of nought, it may bee a great matter in your eyes, I but the truth is, it is nothing; that is for Pleasure.
and vaunt, and have pleasure and music, and what a brave life is this? I but, ye that rejoice, Says the Holy Ghost, in a thing of nought, it may be a great matter in your eyes, I but the truth is, it is nothing; that is for Pleasure.
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Secondly, For Riches, see the testimony of the Holy Ghost concerning them, in Prov. 23.5. Wilt thou set thi•e eyes upon that which is not? That which hath no being at all;
Secondly, For Riches, see the testimony of the Holy Ghost Concerning them, in Curae 23.5. Wilt thou Set thi•e eyes upon that which is not? That which hath no being At all;
That I may cause those that love mee to inherit substance, Junius turns it, to inherit that which is; you think that the things of grace are but imaginations,
That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance, Junius turns it, to inherit that which is; you think that the things of grace Are but Imaginations,
With much fancy, it was but all a fancy, and the truth is, the excellency that these things of the world have, it is an excellency that our fancy puts upon them;
With much fancy, it was but all a fancy, and the truth is, the excellency that these things of the world have, it is an excellency that our fancy puts upon them;
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therefore still, what doth it profit a man if hee gains the world? why hee gains a shadow, hee gains that that hath nothing in it, hee gains a fancy, a dream,
Therefore still, what does it profit a man if he gains the world? why he gains a shadow, he gains that that hath nothing in it, he gains a fancy, a dream,
Seventhly, Further, suppose there were some reality, yet there is nothing that can satisfie the heart, Isa. 55. Why do you lay out your mony for that that is not bread and for that that sati•fies not? Onely Grace is that that satisfies the soul;
Seventhly, Further, suppose there were Some reality, yet there is nothing that can satisfy the heart, Isaiah 55. Why do you lay out your money for that that is not bred and for that that sati•fies not? Only Grace is that that Satisfies the soul;
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how can the gain of the world make up the loss of any spiritual good? for one that goes on in waies of looseness, that soul, whatever hee gets in the world, hee hath it without God, God in his ordinary providence may cast it in,
how can the gain of the world make up the loss of any spiritual good? for one that Goes on in ways of looseness, that soul, whatever he gets in the world, he hath it without God, God in his ordinary providence may cast it in,
What if a man had never such fine flowers in a Garden, if the Sun should never shine upon them? truly so it is w•th many wicked men, they have brave and fine estates,
What if a man had never such fine flowers in a Garden, if the Sun should never shine upon them? truly so it is w•th many wicked men, they have brave and fine estates,
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I have more of the things of the world than others have, I, but wherein am I more happy? wherein? Oh! I see God letting out of himself to me in the way of his goodness,
I have more of the things of the world than Others have, I, but wherein am I more happy? wherein? Oh! I see God letting out of himself to me in the Way of his Goodness,
the Scripture saith, that the tongue sets on fire the whole course of nature, it is in the Original, the wheel of nature; all these things are turning up and down,
the Scripture Says, that the tongue sets on fire the Whole course of nature, it is in the Original, the wheel of nature; all these things Are turning up and down,
and having overcome others set them to draw his Charriot, but he observing of them as they drew his Charriot, took notice how they continually look'd back unto the wheel,
and having overcome Others Set them to draw his Chariot, but he observing of them as they drew his Chariot, took notice how they continually looked back unto the wheel,
and asking them what the reason was, why say they, wee by this see the turning of the things of this world, the nail that is now on the top, is by and by on the bottom, wee were high enough within a while, but now are low enough;
and asking them what the reason was, why say they, we by this see the turning of the things of this world, the nail that is now on the top, is by and by on the bottom, we were high enough within a while, but now Are low enough;
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So it is but a wheel of nature, and wilt thou venture thy soul for these things that have no certainty in them? I remember Philip de Co••ines reports of a Duke of Exeter, which married one of the Kings of Englands Sisters,
So it is but a wheel of nature, and wilt thou venture thy soul for these things that have no certainty in them? I Remember Philip the Co••ines reports of a Duke of Exeter, which married one of the Kings of Englands Sisters,
and his heels on the other, as Butchers carry Swine or Calves, and so hee was carried to Leicester, and there lay divers daies above ground naked and contemptible,
and his heels on the other, as Butchers carry Swine or Calves, and so he was carried to Leicester, and there lay diverse days above ground naked and contemptible,
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If a man had a Voyage to the Indies, and hee should provide a little Boat that should carry him from Westminster to the Bridge, it were a poor provision;
If a man had a Voyage to the Indies, and he should provide a little Boat that should carry him from Westminster to the Bridge, it were a poor provision;
wee have all of us to sail to eternity, and what is a Boat of these outward comforts to carry us that long Voyage? The things of this world may well bee compared to a Tree in the time of a storm;
we have all of us to sail to eternity, and what is a Boat of these outward comforts to carry us that long Voyage? The things of this world may well be compared to a Tree in the time of a storm;
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Now these and divers other Considerations that might bee added, are the strength of Reason grounded upon the Scripture, to convince a man of the vanity of all the things of the world.
Now these and diverse other Considerations that might be added, Are the strength of Reason grounded upon the Scripture, to convince a man of the vanity of all the things of the world.
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Now put all these Considerations together, and well may wee say, as it was said of the price that was given for Christ, that Zechariah prophesies of, those thirty peeces, a goodly price that was given for him.
Now put all these Considerations together, and well may we say, as it was said of the price that was given for christ, that Zechariah prophecies of, those thirty Pieces, a goodly price that was given for him.
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do you not see what a goodly price is given for your soul? if these things bee but made real to you, it would bee of marvelous use to help against any temptation to any thing of this world.
do you not see what a goodly price is given for your soul? if these things be but made real to you, it would be of marvelous use to help against any temptation to any thing of this world.
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and not worth the venturing of the soul for, take heed of hazarding your souls upon any of these things, you will curse your selves hereafter when it is too late;
and not worth the venturing of the soul for, take heed of hazarding your Souls upon any of these things, you will curse your selves hereafter when it is too late;
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well, you see the upshot of all, that to venture your souls for the gain of the world, it is to venture the loss of pearls for pebble stones, to venture Gold for dirt,
well, you see the upshot of all, that to venture your Souls for the gain of the world, it is to venture the loss of Pearls for pebble stones, to venture Gold for dirt,
Now then, these things being laid together, you see the point cleared, and all that doth remain it is but to binde up this in several Uses and Applications;
Now then, these things being laid together, you see the point cleared, and all that does remain it is but to bind up this in several Uses and Applications;
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Then for Use, If these things bee so, in the first place wee learn, not to envy at the prosperity of ungodly men, whatever it be, let them ruffle it out for a while here in this world, and carry all before them;
Then for Use, If these things be so, in the First place we Learn, not to envy At the Prosperity of ungodly men, whatever it be, let them ruffle it out for a while Here in this world, and carry all before them;
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And certainly there is no wicked rich man upon the earth, but if so bee that hee dye so, hee will hereafter curse the time that ever hee had an estate,
And Certainly there is no wicked rich man upon the earth, but if so be that he die so, he will hereafter curse the time that ever he had an estate,
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What man is there that would envy at a malefactour condemned to dye, though hee have on brave cloaths? would not any one of you rather save your Russet plain suit,
What man is there that would envy At a Malefactor condemned to die, though he have on brave clothes? would not any one of you rather save your Russet plain suit,
the General being very strict, hee condemns him to dye, because of his disobedience, and as hee was going to execution, hee went eating the bunch of Grapes;
the General being very strict, he condemns him to die, Because of his disobedience, and as he was going to execution, he went eating the bunch of Grapes;
Oh my Brethren, you are come into the Sanctuary, you are come now in the exercise of the Word thus to hear what is like to become of ungodly men, that injoy all the world for their portion, their end is like to bee the loss of their souls eternally; do not envy them;
O my Brothers, you Are come into the Sanctuary, you Are come now in the exercise of the Word thus to hear what is like to become of ungodly men, that enjoy all the world for their portion, their end is like to be the loss of their Souls eternally; do not envy them;
would you not see cause to give a dreadful skreek, if such a message should come from Heaven to you? what a foolish thing were it for a childe that hath a loving Father,
would you not see cause to give a dreadful skreek, if such a message should come from Heaven to you? what a foolish thing were it for a child that hath a loving Father,
and have better provision than hee hath, to grumble and grutch, because hee hath not such provision made for him every day? Oh hee hath no cause to do so,
and have better provision than he hath, to grumble and grutch, Because he hath not such provision made for him every day? O he hath no cause to do so,
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envy not the ungodly in the enjoyment of the world, for the truth is, their portion it is but very little, it is but a poor pittance for an immortal soul to have,
envy not the ungodly in the enjoyment of the world, for the truth is, their portion it is but very little, it is but a poor pittance for an immortal soul to have,
It was a most admirable speech of Luther, when divers of the Princes of Germany made much of him, hee began to bee afraid lest hee should have his portion in these outward things,
It was a most admirable speech of Luther, when diverse of the Princes of Germany made much of him, he began to be afraid lest he should have his portion in these outward things,
I did, saith hee, protest to God with all my power and strength that hee should not put mee off so with these things, hee would not bee content with them; that is the first Use;
I did, Says he, protest to God with all my power and strength that he should not put me off so with these things, he would not be content with them; that is the First Use;
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but bring home nothing but a fair painted bauble for children to play with, would you envy it to him? Just thus it is with the men of the world, they flatter and please themselves with their baubles,
but bring home nothing but a fair painted bauble for children to play with, would you envy it to him? Just thus it is with the men of the world, they flatter and please themselves with their baubles,
Secondly, Wherefore in the second place, let all those that do seek to get the world in those waies wherein they are like to lose their souls, let them lay this Scripture to heart,
Secondly, Wherefore in the second place, let all those that do seek to get the world in those ways wherein they Are like to loose their Souls, let them lay this Scripture to heart,
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I remember I told you in the beginning, of one that counselled one of the Kings of Portugal to think of this Text a quarter of an hour every day, O that you would every time you awake, especially you that have been seeking after much of the world, think seriously of this Scripture, Am not I the man or woman that have hazarded my soul for seeking after somewhat of the world? hast thou never sought to gain any thing of the world in a way of sin,
I Remember I told you in the beginning, of one that counseled one of the Kings of Portugal to think of this Text a quarter of an hour every day, Oh that you would every time you awake, especially you that have been seeking After much of the world, think seriously of this Scripture, Am not I the man or woman that have hazarded my soul for seeking After somewhat of the world? hast thou never sought to gain any thing of the world in a Way of since,
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and to this day thy heart not thorowly humbled for it, nor repented? it may bee not to this day made restitution? hath not the eager pursuit after the things of this world taken thy heart up so much, that thou hast not favoured the things of God and eternal life? thou lookest upon the things of the world,
and to this day thy heart not thoroughly humbled for it, nor repented? it may be not to this day made restitution? hath not the eager pursuit After the things of this world taken thy heart up so much, that thou hast not favoured the things of God and Eternal life? thou Lookest upon the things of the world,
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have not the things of this world so taken up thy spirit, as made thee to have sleight thoughts of spiritual and heavenly things? hast not thou blest thy self in the injoyment of these things,
have not the things of this world so taken up thy Spirit, as made thee to have sleight thoughts of spiritual and heavenly things? hast not thou blessed thy self in the enjoyment of these things,
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though in the mean time God hath not made known to thee the riches of his Kingdome? yet thou hast thought thy self to have enough in the enjoyment of what thou hast;
though in the mean time God hath not made known to thee the riches of his Kingdom? yet thou hast Thought thy self to have enough in the enjoyment of what thou hast;
as the things suitable to thee, but the things of the Word thou hast not relisht? yea and any thing in the Word that hath come close to that covetous corruption of thine, thy heart hath secretly derided it;
as the things suitable to thee, but the things of the Word thou hast not relished? yea and any thing in the Word that hath come close to that covetous corruption of thine, thy heart hath secretly derided it;
so they in a kinde of speaking in their nose, in a jeering, scorning way, they derided Jesus Christ, that talk'd after this fashion, What, that a man cannot serve God and Mammon too, that a man cannot look after the things of the world,
so they in a kind of speaking in their nose, in a jeering, scorning Way, they derided jesus christ, that talked After this fashion, What, that a man cannot serve God and Mammon too, that a man cannot look After the things of the world,
Hast thou not often ventured to lye, to save thy credit in something, and hast been more troubled when thou hast been discovered in any thing that makes against thy credit,
Hast thou not often ventured to lie, to save thy credit in something, and hast been more troubled when thou hast been discovered in any thing that makes against thy credit,
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these are pretty things for a while to please the fancy with, I but what do they cost? as hee that would reckon his cloath, hee reckons that the dying and the spinning it cost him so much, I but what cost the wooll? why, that was his own,
these Are pretty things for a while to please the fancy with, I but what do they cost? as he that would reckon his cloth, he reckons that the dying and the spinning it cost him so much, I but what cost the wool? why, that was his own,
when it cost thee so dear as it hath? Psal. 31.6. the spirit of holy David rises up in indignation against such men as these are, I have hated them that regard lying vanities;
when it cost thee so dear as it hath? Psalm 31.6. the Spirit of holy David rises up in Indignation against such men as these Are, I have hated them that regard lying vanities;
for them to follow after vanity, and satisfie themselves in such things, I hate them, saith David; certainly it is the curse of God that is upon the hearts of men, that suffers them to follow after such things,
for them to follow After vanity, and satisfy themselves in such things, I hate them, Says David; Certainly it is the curse of God that is upon the hearts of men, that suffers them to follow After such things,
A deceived heart, hee needs not cast it upon the Devil, but it is his own bare filthy corrupt heart that dares not trust God for his soul for eternity, hee will have present things, come of it what will come;
A deceived heart, he needs not cast it upon the devil, but it is his own bore filthy corrupt heart that dares not trust God for his soul for eternity, he will have present things, come of it what will come;
a deceived heart hath seduced him, and hee cannot deliver his soul, nor say, Is there not a lie in my right hand? that is, is not the strength of my indeavour set upon falshoods? the chief of my strength and indeavours, is it not set upon a lie? Chrysostome saith,
a deceived heart hath seduced him, and he cannot deliver his soul, nor say, Is there not a lie in my right hand? that is, is not the strength of my endeavour Set upon falsehoods? the chief of my strength and endeavours, is it not Set upon a lie? Chrysostom Says,
Oh is it not of the Lord of Hosts that people should thus weary and tire themselves? by way of similitude wee may apply it to the spirits of men, that are wearying and tyring of themselves after vanity;
O is it not of the Lord of Hosts that people should thus weary and tire themselves? by Way of similitude we may apply it to the spirits of men, that Are wearying and tiring of themselves After vanity;
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It is said, I remember, of Dionysius, that when hee was upon his sick-bed, hee hears Thales the Philosopher discoursing excellently about divers excellent moralities,
It is said, I Remember, of Dionysius, that when he was upon his sickbed, he hears Thales the Philosopher discoursing excellently about diverse excellent moralities,
but then, what shall wee say to those that will hazard their souls for every trifle? Wee spoke of that in the aggravation of the dreadfulness of the loss of the soul, onely a word or two more of it here. In Amos 2.6. God complains there, that the righteous were sold for silver, and the poor for a pair of shooes:
but then, what shall we say to those that will hazard their Souls for every trifle? we spoke of that in the aggravation of the dreadfulness of the loss of the soul, only a word or two more of it Here. In Amos 2.6. God complains there, that the righteous were sold for silver, and the poor for a pair of shoes:
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Now, if I were to speak to Princes and Emperours, yet this Text would speak dreadfully to them, that they should venture their souls for Kingdomes and Empires;
Now, if I were to speak to Princes and emperors, yet this Text would speak dreadfully to them, that they should venture their Souls for Kingdoms and Empires;
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Europe is but a fourth part of the world that is known, I but then what is England to Europe, and then to all the world? and then what is one County in England, and one City,
Europe is but a fourth part of the world that is known, I but then what is England to Europe, and then to all the world? and then what is one County in England, and one city,
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because thou hast but a few rotten Tenements, Oh what a seduced heart hath deceived thee, that thou canst bee satisfied with such things as these are? this one meditation mee thinks might sink into the hearts of those that will venture their souls for every trifle:
Because thou hast but a few rotten Tenements, O what a seduced heart hath deceived thee, that thou Canst be satisfied with such things as these Are? this one meditation me thinks might sink into the hearts of those that will venture their Souls for every trifle:
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If ever thy soul bee saved, God must set such a price upon it, that hee must give more than a thousand worlds are worth to save it, hee must give no less than the blood of his Son;
If ever thy soul be saved, God must Set such a price upon it, that he must give more than a thousand world's Are worth to save it, he must give no less than the blood of his Son;
and it could not bee redeemed without some great summe of mony, If his friends come to know that hee doth not prize what hee hath lost, will any friend bee so mad as to lay down five hundred pound to redeem that for his friend which hee knows aforehand that hee doth no• prize at twelve pence? So, canst thou think that that soul of thine that thou prizest at nothing, that the Infinite God should lay down such a price to redeem it?
and it could not be redeemed without Some great sum of money, If his Friends come to know that he does not prize what he hath lost, will any friend be so mad as to lay down five hundred pound to Redeem that for his friend which he knows aforehand that he does no• prize At twelve pence? So, Canst thou think that that soul of thine that thou prizest At nothing, that the Infinite God should lay down such a price to Redeem it?
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It is a Use of exhortation, To teach us to answer all temptations, or to work this upon our hearts, the answering of all temptations to any way of sin, To answer all with this, you offer mee too little, whatsoever you can offer mee, to draw mee to think well of sin, certainly it is too little, for it indangers my soul;
It is a Use of exhortation, To teach us to answer all temptations, or to work this upon our hearts, the answering of all temptations to any Way of since, To answer all with this, you offer me too little, whatsoever you can offer me, to draw me to think well of since, Certainly it is too little, for it endangers my soul;
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the thorow understanding of this point, and the working of it upon the heart, is a very great help against whatsoever temptation should come to draw thee to sin.
the thorough understanding of this point, and the working of it upon the heart, is a very great help against whatsoever temptation should come to draw thee to since.
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Wee read of Saul, when hee saw the people following David, saith hee, What can the son of Jesse do for you? Can hee give you Olive-yards and Vine-yards, and the like? So when temptation to sin comes, ask it, what can you do for mee? can you save my soul in the time of distress? you would draw mee to such and such courses, such and such companions would draw mee to such and such waies, I but you may put them off with this, Is this the way to save my soul? if it bee,
we read of Saul, when he saw the people following David, Says he, What can the son of Jesse do for you? Can he give you Olive-yards and Vineyards, and the like? So when temptation to since comes, ask it, what can you do for me? can you save my soul in the time of distress? you would draw me to such and such courses, such and such Sodales would draw me to such and such ways, I but you may put them off with this, Is this the Way to save my soul? if it be,
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Oh therefore remember, remember, that the fashion of this world passeth away, 1 Cor. 7.30, 31. The Apostle would take off the hearts of men from the things of this world,
O Therefore Remember, Remember, that the fashion of this world passes away, 1 Cor. 7.30, 31. The Apostle would take off the hearts of men from the things of this world,
That that you have in your English book, passes away, it is (NONLATINALPHABET) and I finde two very learned Writers translate it by a word that signifies to deceive; The fashion of the world will deceive you at last,
That that you have in your English book, passes away, it is () and I find two very learned Writers translate it by a word that signifies to deceive; The fashion of the world will deceive you At last,
So the story of the Martyrs tells us of Austinius, that godly man, that having been a means to demolish a place for Idol worship, The Idolaters afterwards came upon him,
So the story of the Martyrs tells us of Austinius, that godly man, that having been a means to demolish a place for Idol worship, The Idolaters afterwards Come upon him,
but at length they would bee content if hee would but give never so little for the building up of the Idol Temple again, to let him go free, No, saith hee, not one half-penny.
but At length they would be content if he would but give never so little for the building up of the Idol Temple again, to let him go free, No, Says he, not one halfpenny.
Certainly this point will bee enough to justifie any that shall lose estate, or indure any thing in the world, rather than do any thing that may in the least degree hazard their souls:
Certainly this point will be enough to justify any that shall loose estate, or endure any thing in the world, rather than do any thing that may in the least degree hazard their Souls:
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thou art the wise Merchant, that art willing to sell all for the Pearl, and bless thy self in God for this, that ever God hath put this into thy heart, to look to that which is the main chance, as wee use to say:
thou art the wise Merchant, that art willing to fell all for the Pearl, and bless thy self in God for this, that ever God hath put this into thy heart, to look to that which is the main chance, as we use to say:
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and thy interest in God, thou mayest bless thy self in God, in the grace of God, that hath given thee a heart, taken off from creature-comforts, dis-ingaged from them,
and thy Interest in God, thou Mayest bless thy self in God, in the grace of God, that hath given thee a heart, taken off from Creature comforts, disengaged from them,
One would think that that which hath been said about the vanity of the things of this world, should make people that are crossed in them (if they bee godly) to bee satisfied.
One would think that that which hath been said about the vanity of the things of this world, should make people that Are crossed in them (if they be godly) to be satisfied.
and knowest not where to get bread for the next? I but is thy soul safe? I remember wee read in Genesis of the King of Sodome; hee could say to Abr•ham, Give mee the souls,
and Knowest not where to get bred for the next? I but is thy soul safe? I Remember we read in Genesis of the King of Sodom; he could say to Abr•ham, Give me the Souls,
Oh if God have assured thee upon good grounds that thy so•l is safe, thy sin pardoned, what great matter though thou hast not some of the lumber of this world? If a malefactour that were in danger to die, should go to seek for a pardon for his life,
O if God have assured thee upon good grounds that thy so•l is safe, thy since pardoned, what great matter though thou hast not Some of the lumber of this world? If a Malefactor that were in danger to die, should go to seek for a pardon for his life,
well, when hee hath gotten it, and is coming from the presence of the King, perhaps hee loses his glove or handkerchief upon the staires, were it not an unseemly thing for such a man to fall a crying,
well, when he hath got it, and is coming from the presence of the King, perhaps he loses his glove or handkerchief upon the stairs, were it not an unseemly thing for such a man to fallen a crying,
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and wringing of his hands, because hee had lost his glove? Just thus, for all the world, is the madness and folly of people that say, they have some comfortable hope that God will have mercy upon their souls,
and wringing of his hands, Because he had lost his glove? Just thus, for all the world, is the madness and folly of people that say, they have Some comfortable hope that God will have mercy upon their Souls,
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and when they had done that, they make wounds in all parts of his body, then thirdly, they bring Iron combs sharpened, and so rake upon his body thus wounded,
and when they had done that, they make wounds in all parts of his body, then Thirdly, they bring Iron combs sharpened, and so rake upon his body thus wounded,
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but God calls not you to do so, but to deny your selves in some base lust, in some sinful and ungodly way, in something that you may spare, that you may spare as well as the water out of your shooes, as wee use to say.
but God calls not you to do so, but to deny your selves in Some base lust, in Some sinful and ungodly Way, in something that you may spare, that you may spare as well as the water out of your shoes, as we use to say.
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and answering boldly and resolutely, and would not yeeld, after many temptations and fair speeches, they dragged her by the hair of the head from the seat of Judicature,
and answering boldly and resolutely, and would not yield, After many temptations and fair Speeches, they dragged her by the hair of the head from the seat of Judicature,
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spend your strength in active obedience so much the more, by how much the less you are called to spend it in the way of passive obedience, that so you may have cause to bless God for ever in Heaven,
spend your strength in active Obedience so much the more, by how much the less you Are called to spend it in the Way of passive Obedience, that so you may have cause to bless God for ever in Heaven,
God hath an essential and an attributed glory, his attributed glory is augmented or diminished by mans obedience or disobedience, therefore sinners are said to rob God of his glory, and Saints to give him glory; but his essential glory cannot bee increased or diminished.
God hath an essential and an attributed glory, his attributed glory is augmented or diminished by men Obedience or disobedience, Therefore Sinners Are said to rob God of his glory, and Saints to give him glory; but his essential glory cannot be increased or diminished.
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