Good news to all people. Glad tydings for all men. God good unto all, and Christ the saviour of the world: or, The general point faithfully handled by way of exercise: or A sermon preached at Buckingham upon the 25 of March, being (as so called) Easter-day. By William Hartley.
IN the former part of this Chapter we read of Pauls practice, viz. that as he passed from place to place, his manner was to go into the Synagogues of the Jews, (there being a concourse of people);
IN the former part of this Chapter we read of Paul's practice, viz. that as he passed from place to place, his manner was to go into the Synagogues of the jews, (there being a concourse of people);
and that this action of Pauls (to wit, his going into the Synagogues) is warrantable, see a president in Christ himself, And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up,
and that this actium of Paul's (to wit, his going into the Synagogues) is warrantable, see a president in christ himself, And he Come to Nazareth, where he had been brought up,
and many more, That Christ, who taught the people upon the Mount, in a Ship, at the Sea side, taught also in the Temple and Synagogues of the Jews; not in relation to any sanctity in the places,
and many more, That christ, who taught the people upon the Mount, in a Ship, At the Sea side, taught also in the Temple and Synagogues of the jews; not in Relation to any sanctity in the places,
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Secondly, Lewd fellows, those of the baser sort, uncivilized men, who are adversaries to all goodness and good men, these run open mouth at Paul; but devout and moderate people, the men of Berea, neither distasted his person,
Secondly, Lewd Fellows, those of the baser sort, uncivilized men, who Are Adversaries to all Goodness and good men, these run open Mouth At Paul; but devout and moderate people, the men of Berea, neither distasted his person,
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'Tis remarkable, that such a Heathenish people, Philosophers of the Epicureans, Stoicks, &c. should admit of a debate, as Vers. 19, 20. May we know what this new Doctrine, whereof thou speakest, is? For thou bringest certain strange things to our ears;
It's remarkable, that such a Heathenish people, Philosophers of the Epicureans, Stoics, etc. should admit of a debate, as Vers. 19, 20. May we know what this new Doctrine, whereof thou Speakest, is? For thou bringest certain strange things to our ears;
we would know therefore what these things mean, &c. I promise ye, Sirs, this civil deportment hath not been found in many of our Divines (so called,) who in stead of embracing conference to argue out the Truth (secundum pondus) cry out, with the invective Jews, Away with such a fellow, he is not worthy to live.
we would know Therefore what these things mean, etc. I promise you, Sirs, this civil deportment hath not been found in many of our Divines (so called,) who in stead of embracing conference to argue out the Truth (secundum pondus) cry out, with the invective jews, Away with such a fellow, he is not worthy to live.
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The Apostle having gained audience, convinceth the vanity of the Athenian worship, by interposition of the true, taking notice of an Altar erected to an ƲNKNOWN GOD: Whom therefore (saith he) ye ignorantly worship, him declare I unto you.
The Apostle having gained audience, Convinces the vanity of the Athenian worship, by interposition of the true, taking notice of an Altar erected to an ƲNKNOWN GOD: Whom Therefore (Says he) you ignorantly worship, him declare I unto you.
First, What is meant by Times: You are to understand, that when Time or Times are attributed to God, it is spoken in reference to the capacity of the Creature, God in himself being above and beyond all Time:
First, What is meant by Times: You Are to understand, that when Time or Times Are attributed to God, it is spoken in Referente to the capacity of the Creature, God in himself being above and beyond all Time:
A man standing upon a hill, and an Army marching in the Vale, to them that march, some are in the Van, some are in the Rear, some are in the Battel; but the person on the hill seeth them all at one prospect:
A man standing upon a hill, and an Army marching in the Vale, to them that march, Some Are in the Van, Some Are in the Rear, Some Are in the Battle; but the person on the hill sees them all At one prospect:
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When the Apostle accounted all things as dung and dross in comparison of the Excellency of the Knowledg of Christ, we cannot imagine that he excluded worldly wisdom;
When the Apostle accounted all things as dung and dross in comparison of the Excellency of the Knowledge of christ, we cannot imagine that he excluded worldly Wisdom;
Praeterire fecit Deus, saith the Original; a Metaphor taken from our vulgar expression: Sir, you are to wink at (or take no knowledg of) small matters.
Praeterire fecit Deus, Says the Original; a Metaphor taken from our Vulgar expression: Sir, you Are to wink At (or take no knowledge of) small matters.
Thirdly, What it is to repent: He commandeth all men every where to repent: Repentance, in the proper signification of the word, doth imply a change of the minde:
Thirdly, What it is to Repent: He commands all men every where to Repent: Repentance, in the proper signification of the word, does imply a change of the mind:
True Repentance is Conversion of the heart, Repent and be Converted, which properly consisteth in renovation of the minde, Be ye transformed by renewing of your mindes;
True Repentance is Conversion of the heart, repent and be Converted, which properly Consisteth in renovation of the mind, Be you transformed by renewing of your minds;
Ye men of Athens, that do so desire after news, I declare unto you, That ye have spent your time in ignorance and blinde devotion, which God is willing to pass by, provided ye be converted and changed in your mindes;
You men of Athens, that do so desire After news, I declare unto you, That you have spent your time in ignorance and blind devotion, which God is willing to pass by, provided you be converted and changed in your minds;
That which is spoken of the Peace of God, is most true of his Goodness, It passeth all understanding; that is, the narrow capacity of the Creature is not able to comprehend the infinite love and kindness that is in God.
That which is spoken of the Peace of God, is most true of his goodness, It passes all understanding; that is, the narrow capacity of the Creature is not able to comprehend the infinite love and kindness that is in God.
notwithstanding they know the Scripture where it is said, He that believeth shall be saved, he that believeth not shall be condemned, because he believed not in the only begotten Son of God.
notwithstanding they know the Scripture where it is said, He that Believeth shall be saved, he that Believeth not shall be condemned, Because he believed not in the only begotten Son of God.
The Prophet David, speaking concerning the goodness of God, informs how far it doth extend; The Lord is good unto All, and his tender mercy is over All his works:
The Prophet David, speaking Concerning the Goodness of God, informs how Far it does extend; The Lord is good unto All, and his tender mercy is over All his works:
though (as we have ground to believe) were (for the generality) wicked and ungodly persons, was acceptable in the sight of God, is concluded from Gods indefinite love to mankind; 1 Tim. 2.4. Who will have All men to be saved, and come to the knowledg of the truth:
though (as we have ground to believe) were (for the generality) wicked and ungodly Persons, was acceptable in the sighed of God, is concluded from God's indefinite love to mankind; 1 Tim. 2.4. Who will have All men to be saved, and come to the knowledge of the truth:
For there is one God, and one Mediator betwixt God and man, even the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself a ransom for All, &c. And as the Apostle renders it in another place, That he (to wit, Jesus Christ) through the grace or free gift of God tasted death for Every Man;
For there is one God, and one Mediator betwixt God and man, even the man christ jesus, who gave himself a ransom for All, etc. And as the Apostle renders it in Another place, That he (to wit, jesus christ) through the grace or free gift of God tasted death for Every Man;
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As Moses lifted up the Serpent in the Wilderness, so shall the Son of man be lifted up, that Whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life:
As Moses lifted up the Serpent in the Wilderness, so shall the Son of man be lifted up, that Whosoever Believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life:
This incomprehensible mercy was occasioned through Gods love to the World, God so loved the World, that Whosoever believeth, &c. Under consideration of the word World you may understand Gods indefinite Love to all mankind;
This incomprehensible mercy was occasioned through God's love to the World, God so loved the World, that Whosoever Believeth, etc. Under consideration of the word World you may understand God's indefinite Love to all mankind;
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whom Satan, the god of this world hath blinded, &c. Jesus Christ being sent on purpose, that Whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
whom Satan, the god of this world hath blinded, etc. jesus christ being sent on purpose, that Whosoever Believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
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and the World here spoken of, doth comprehend all mankind: The better to rectifie this misprision, see 1 Joh. 2.2. He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for our sins only, but for the sins of the whole World:
and the World Here spoken of, does comprehend all mankind: The better to rectify this Misprision, see 1 John 2.2. He is the propitiation for our Sins, and not for our Sins only, but for the Sins of the Whole World:
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And likewise to his Disciples for prevention of immoderate care, A Sparrow (saith he) doth not fall to the ground without the will of your heavenly Father;
And likewise to his Disciples for prevention of immoderate care, A Sparrow (Says he) does not fallen to the ground without the will of your heavenly Father;
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Now consider ▪ Doth the providence of your heavenly Father extend to Sparrows? and doth he so beautifie the grass in the fields? and do you think he will be unmindful of you (O ye of little faith?)
Now Consider ▪ Does the providence of your heavenly Father extend to Sparrows? and does he so beautify the grass in the fields? and do you think he will be unmindful of you (Oh you of little faith?)
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The first Argument that gives me to apprehend, That it is the good Will and Pleasure of Almighty God that every Creature should come to the attainment of Life and Salvation, is grounded upon the propriety or interest that God is said to have in all Creatures:
The First Argument that gives me to apprehend, That it is the good Will and Pleasure of Almighty God that every Creature should come to the attainment of Life and Salvation, is grounded upon the propriety or Interest that God is said to have in all Creatures:
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Luke the Evangelist recording (ab origine) the descent of Christ from Joseph to Adam, shutteth up the genealogy in these words, Which was the son of Adam, which was the son of God.
Lycia the Evangelist recording (ab origine) the descent of christ from Joseph to Adam, shutteth up the genealogy in these words, Which was the son of Adam, which was the son of God.
That the Creature had a Being in God, was acknowledged by those heathenish Poets, and asserted by Paul, Acts 17.29. Forasmuch as we are all of his Off-spring, &c. We shall only add that expression of Moses in his prayer, O God, thou art the God of the Spirits of all flesh.
That the Creature had a Being in God, was acknowledged by those Heathenish Poets, and asserted by Paul, Acts 17.29. Forasmuch as we Are all of his Offspring, etc. We shall only add that expression of Moses in his prayer, Oh God, thou art the God of the Spirits of all Flesh.
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Abraham is said to beget Isaac, Isaac Jacob, &c. that is, the formative vertue, which did create hands, feet and limbs, did proceed from the persons mentioned;
Abraham is said to beget Isaac, Isaac Jacob, etc. that is, the formative virtue, which did create hands, feet and limbs, did proceed from the Persons mentioned;
A Window is said to light the house when it is the Sun, for if the Sun withdraw his light (as in dark nights may be observed) the window lighteth the house no more then the wall:
A Window is said to Light the house when it is the Sun, for if the Sun withdraw his Light (as in dark nights may be observed) the window lights the house no more then the wall:
as may be instanced in Abraham, who provided not only for Isaac and Ishmael, but for those children also that he had by Keturah, unto whom he gave gifts,
as may be instanced in Abraham, who provided not only for Isaac and Ishmael, but for those children also that he had by Keturah, unto whom he gave Gifts,
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How did David lament over Absalom, an undutiful son? Now if we that are wicked desire the welfare and happiness of our own children, can we have such hard thoughts of God,
How did David lament over Absalom, an undutiful son? Now if we that Are wicked desire the welfare and happiness of our own children, can we have such hard thoughts of God,
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How long ye simple ones will ye love simplicity, and scorners delight in scorning, and fools hate knowledg? Turn ye at my reproof, &c. Under favour (my Masters) this Wisdom here spoken of cannot be interpreted as a Herauld or Cryer publishing such an Oration in a City, Palace,
How long you simple ones will you love simplicity, and Scorner's delight in scorning, and Fools hate knowledge? Turn you At my reproof, etc. Under favour (my Masters) this Wisdom Here spoken of cannot be interpreted as a Herald or Crier publishing such an Oration in a city, Palace,
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but it is the voyce of God fixed or proclaimed in the market place, or heart of every Creature (that is to say, of mankind) where the assembly and concourse of the affections have their place of meeting,
but it is the voice of God fixed or proclaimed in the market place, or heart of every Creature (that is to say, of mankind) where the assembly and concourse of the affections have their place of meeting,
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there the voyce of Almighty God is present by a manifestation of his Wisdom, or motions of his holy Spirit, reproving and condemning all adverse and repugnant intentions of our hearts in dissonancy or contrariety of his Will.
there the voice of Almighty God is present by a manifestation of his Wisdom, or motions of his holy Spirit, reproving and condemning all adverse and repugnant intentions of our hearts in dissonancy or contrariety of his Will.
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or our Neighbor? and whether or no, upon the commitment of sin, there hath not been a voyce of God speaking in every one of our hearts, this ought not to be done? I think the worst of men wil acknowledg it; (onely such excepted who liked not to retain God in their knowledg) such indeed are given up to strange delusions.
or our Neighbour? and whither or not, upon the commitment of since, there hath not been a voice of God speaking in every one of our hearts, this ought not to be done? I think the worst of men will acknowledge it; (only such excepted who liked not to retain God in their knowledge) such indeed Are given up to strange delusions.
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All men every where (as the Text hath it.) Observe (my beloved Friends) if God commands all men to repent and turn unto him, wisheth all Nations to look up to him for Salvation;
All men every where (as the Text hath it.) Observe (my Beloved Friends) if God commands all men to Repent and turn unto him, wishes all nations to look up to him for Salvation;
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By which Scriptures you may apprehend, that Almighty God (lest the Creature should plead ignorance or unworthiness) maketh proclamation of his free goodness unto mankinde, without restriction or exception of any (as persons) and that from these words, Ho and Whosoever.
By which Scriptures you may apprehend, that Almighty God (lest the Creature should plead ignorance or unworthiness) makes proclamation of his free Goodness unto mankind, without restriction or exception of any (as Persons) and that from these words, Ho and Whosoever.
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is it not to declare the truth of the Doctrine now insisted upon? viz. That it is the good will and pleasure of Almighty God, that every Creature should come to the attainment of Life and Salvation.
is it not to declare the truth of the Doctrine now insisted upon? viz. That it is the good will and pleasure of Almighty God, that every Creature should come to the attainment of Life and Salvation.
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The third Argument is drawn from the sorrow or complaint that Almighty God is said (according to the Scripture sence) to take up, upon consideration of the deviation or destruction of the Creature;
The third Argument is drawn from the sorrow or complaint that Almighty God is said (according to the Scripture sense) to take up, upon consideration of the deviation or destruction of the Creature;
for why will ye dye, O house of Israel? &c. Here the Lord doth declare his disaffection to the Creatures ruine by Oath, which (as the Apostle hath it) is used for confirmation and ending of all strife;
for why will you die, Oh house of Israel? etc. Here the Lord does declare his disaffection to the Creatures ruin by Oath, which (as the Apostle hath it) is used for confirmation and ending of all strife;
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It is recorded of a Roman Emperor, when he pronounced sentence against a Malefactor, he used this language, Would to God I had not known the Laws? Whether there be truth in this story,
It is recorded of a Roman Emperor, when he pronounced sentence against a Malefactor, he used this language, Would to God I had not known the Laws? Whither there be truth in this story,
It is worthy of our serious consideration, to observe what sorrow of heart and tenderness in affection our blessed Saviour expressed over Jerusalem, when he sentenced their ejectment,
It is worthy of our serious consideration, to observe what sorrow of heart and tenderness in affection our blessed Saviour expressed over Jerusalem, when he sentenced their ejectment,
When he approached neer the holy City (saith the Evangelist) he wept over it: Strong are those affections that break forth in Weeping, and great was that LOVE that drew Tears from the Son of God.
When he approached near the holy city (Says the Evangelist) he wept over it: Strong Are those affections that break forth in Weeping, and great was that LOVE that drew Tears from the Son of God.
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I pray consider by what pertinent similitude our Saviour maketh out his Love to Jerusalem, As a Hen gathereth her Chickens, &c. Amongst other Creatures that are indulgent for procreation, the Hen is observed, by great diligence, to bring her brood to maturity;
I pray Consider by what pertinent similitude our Saviour makes out his Love to Jerusalem, As a Hen gathereth her Chickens, etc. among other Creatures that Are indulgent for procreation, the Hen is observed, by great diligence, to bring her brood to maturity;
as may be instanced by the Parables of the unjust Steward, unjust Judg, &c. So here, the similitude of the tenderness of the Hen over her young doth manifest something of Christs Love;
as may be instanced by the Parables of the unjust Steward, unjust Judge, etc. So Here, the similitude of the tenderness of the Hen over her young does manifest something of Christ Love;
I remember when Christ was accused by the Pharisees for having society with Publicanes and sinners (taking boldness to paraphrase upon the Discourse) he reasoneth after this manner;
I Remember when christ was accused by the Pharisees for having society with Publicans and Sinners (taking boldness to Paraphrase upon the Discourse) he reasoneth After this manner;
Is this history true touching your sheep? and cannot you understand this mystery? All creatures in the world, all men and women in the world, are my heavenly Fathers,
Is this history true touching your sheep? and cannot you understand this mystery? All creatures in the world, all men and women in the world, Are my heavenly Father's,
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yet our Saviour (for their better conviction) addeth this comparison of a man having two sons, the younger demanded his portion, went into a far Country, wasted his patrimony, &c. and when he returned home, his father was so far from calling him to account for his Prodigality, as that he used all expressions of love unto him, met him in the way, kissed him, richly clothed him, put shoes to his feet, gold to his hand, (all which,
yet our Saviour (for their better conviction) adds this comparison of a man having two Sons, the younger demanded his portion, went into a Far Country, wasted his patrimony, etc. and when he returned home, his father was so Far from calling him to account for his Prodigality, as that he used all expressions of love unto him, met him in the Way, kissed him, richly clothed him, put shoes to his feet, gold to his hand, (all which,
as also the Parable it self, is of spiritual construction,) and when the eldest Son repined at his younger Brothers entertainment, his Father silenced him with these words;
as also the Parable it self, is of spiritual construction,) and when the eldest Son repined At his younger Brother's entertainment, his Father silenced him with these words;
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onely take notice from the grudgings of the elder brother, as also the evil eye of the laborers in the vineyard, upon their masters kindness to their fellow servants, How subject Creatures are to repine at the goodness of God conferred upon their brethren.
only take notice from the grudgings of the elder brother, as also the evil eye of the laborers in the vineyard, upon their Masters kindness to their fellow Servants, How Subject Creatures Are to repine At the Goodness of God conferred upon their brothers.
He was dead, and is alive, (saith the Text:) Observe, my beloved Friends, the life of man doth not consist onely in exercising the faculties of Nature,
He was dead, and is alive, (Says the Text:) Observe, my Beloved Friends, the life of man does not consist only in exercising the faculties of Nature,
Jonah knew whither he went when he marched to Anathoth, yet lost himself, having received Orders for his advance to Nineveh. The heart of man is a notable Sophister (giving heed to Satans Logique) filleth the Microsmos, or little Universe of Man, full of misprisions, that when he thinketh he stands, he falls;
Jonah knew whither he went when he marched to Anathoth, yet lost himself, having received Order for his advance to Nineveh. The heart of man is a notable Sophister (giving heed to Satan Logic) fills the Microsmos, or little Universe of Man, full of misprisions, that when he Thinketh he Stands, he falls;
but especially of the latter, if you have heard the sad complaint of divers in London, and elsewhere, who have been made sensible of such an affliction,) then certainly we may see what our Saviour thus methodically gives us to understand by the similitude, to wit, That it is well pleasing to Almighty God, that every Creature should come to the attainment of Life and Salvation.
but especially of the latter, if you have herd the sad complaint of diverse in London, and elsewhere, who have been made sensible of such an affliction,) then Certainly we may see what our Saviour thus methodically gives us to understand by the similitude, to wit, That it is well pleasing to Almighty God, that every Creature should come to the attainment of Life and Salvation.
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Which being considered, how can the Doctrine be closed with, that hath been delivered? viz. That it is the good will and pleasure of Almighty God, that every Creature should come to the attainment of Life and Salvation.
Which being considered, how can the Doctrine be closed with, that hath been Delivered? viz. That it is the good will and pleasure of Almighty God, that every Creature should come to the attainment of Life and Salvation.
we answer, That all God made was good, yea, saith the Scripture, exceeding good; and that persons be degenerated, is through prevarication of their own hearts;
we answer, That all God made was good, yea, Says the Scripture, exceeding good; and that Persons be degenerated, is through prevarication of their own hearts;
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so their condemnation did arise from their ungodliness and unprofitableness under the means of grace, turning it into lasciviousness, and not barely as they were persons.
so their condemnation did arise from their ungodliness and unprofitableness under the means of grace, turning it into lasciviousness, and not barely as they were Persons.
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But you will say, Those Persons were condemned of OLD, (that is to say) before they were born, or in a capacity to act ungodliness, or prevaricate grace tendered.
But you will say, Those Persons were condemned of OLD, (that is to say) before they were born, or in a capacity to act ungodliness, or prevaricate grace tendered.
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Are not all Drunkards (though it be five hundred years after) condemned to dye by that Law? not as they are Richard, Thomas, or John such a one, &c. but as Drunkards or persons offending such a righteous Law?
are not all Drunkards (though it be five hundred Years After) condemned to die by that Law? not as they Are Richard, Thomas, or John such a one, etc. but as Drunkards or Persons offending such a righteous Law?
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This Decree, or Ordination, doth not condemn any as Persons, but hath solely reference to Transgressors: Therefore I say to every Soul here present, that is enquiring after the Doctrine of Predestination,
This decree, or Ordination, does not condemn any as Persons, but hath solely Referente to Transgressors: Therefore I say to every Soul Here present, that is inquiring After the Doctrine of Predestination,
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And rest satisfied of this undeniable Truth, That there is predestinated, Tribulation to every Soul that doth evil, upon the Jew first, and also of the Gentile:
And rest satisfied of this undeniable Truth, That there is predestinated, Tribulation to every Soul that does evil, upon the Jew First, and also of the Gentile:
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I thus proceed to answer (not to trouble you with the Translators formality in rendering the 11 Verse, inclusively a Parenthesis) which is an interposition of a word,
I thus proceed to answer (not to trouble you with the Translators formality in rendering the 11 Verse, inclusively a Parenthesis) which is an interposition of a word,
or sentence, not precisely, or of absolute necessity, contingent to the Discourse) you are to understand, the words had no relation unto the person of Esau or Jacob, but to their posterities,
or sentence, not precisely, or of absolute necessity, contingent to the Discourse) you Are to understand, the words had no Relation unto the person of Esau or Jacob, but to their Posterities,
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and not to their posterities in point of Salvation and Damnation, but in relation to outward Lordship and outward Vassallage; and this I hope to clear,
and not to their Posterities in point of Salvation and Damnation, but in Relation to outward Lordship and outward Vassalage; and this I hope to clear,
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and for your better satisfaction turn to the 25 of Genesis, and about vers. 20. you shall have this story recorded, viz. That Rebeccah, in the time of her child-bearing of Jacob and Esau, was exceedingly troubled with strugglings within her,
and for your better satisfaction turn to the 25 of Genesis, and about vers. 20. you shall have this story recorded, viz. That Rebecca, in the time of her childbearing of Jacob and Esau, was exceedingly troubled with strugglings within her,
and in her distress maketh application unto God in these words, Lord, why am I thus troubled? The Lord (who is always ready to hear the desires of his people) maketh her this Answer, The Elder People shall serve the Younger:
and in her distress makes application unto God in these words, Lord, why am I thus troubled? The Lord (who is always ready to hear the Desires of his people) makes her this Answer, The Elder People shall serve the Younger:
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and those people that shall proceed from the Elder Brother, shall be in subjection to those people that shall spring from the Younger Brother; the certainty of the event whereof is now typified by the now striving and struggling of the children in thy womb:
and those people that shall proceed from the Elder Brother, shall be in subjection to those people that shall spring from the Younger Brother; the certainty of the event whereof is now typified by the now striving and struggling of the children in thy womb:
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but in the revolution of time, David, who was of the descent of Jacob, subdued Edom, For in all Edom put he Garisons, that is, kept the Edomites in subjection, who were of the race of Esau; and there you have a period to that Prophecy ▪ And to rectifie that mistake that is apt to be harboured from this Text, take notice, That that which the Lord told Rebekah (before the children were born) was this;
but in the revolution of time, David, who was of the descent of Jacob, subdued Edom, For in all Edom put he Garrisons, that is, kept the Edomites in subjection, who were of the raze of Esau; and there you have a Period to that Prophecy ▪ And to rectify that mistake that is apt to be Harboured from this Text, take notice, That that which the Lord told Rebekah (before the children were born) was this;
Because he pursued his brother, &c. Obad. 10. For thy violence against thy brother Iacob, shame shall cover thee, &c. By these Scriptures it appeareth, That Esau, who was a Fornicator and prophane person,
Because he pursued his brother, etc. Obadiah 10. For thy violence against thy brother Iacob, shame shall cover thee, etc. By these Scriptures it appears, That Esau, who was a Fornicator and profane person,
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and his posterity also an ungodly and oppressive generation of men, for violence and oppression of their brethren, are said (in the Scripture sence) to be hated or rejected of God in the same manner, (as I apprehend) that God is said to reject Saul in Samuels time,
and his posterity also an ungodly and oppressive generation of men, for violence and oppression of their brothers, Are said (in the Scripture sense) to be hated or rejected of God in the same manner, (as I apprehend) that God is said to reject Saul in Samuels time,
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For you are to understand, that many expressions in Scripture do declare some manifestation of the dealings of God in the Creatures language, the better to condescend to his capacity,
For you Are to understand, that many expressions in Scripture do declare Some manifestation of the dealings of God in the Creatures language, the better to condescend to his capacity,
and not that there is a different qualification in one intire Essence, (as the Schoolmen have it,) Whatsoever is of a simple Being, cannot admit of Composition;
and not that there is a different qualification in one entire Essence, (as the Schoolmen have it,) Whatsoever is of a simple Being, cannot admit of Composition;
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when the Judg (as he ought) is of the prisoners counsel, and out of love and tender pity to the prisoner sheweth him all the favour the Law will admit:
when the Judge (as he ought) is of the Prisoners counsel, and out of love and tender pity to the prisoner shows him all the favour the Law will admit:
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If we taste not of the loving kindness of God, or behold not the comfortable light of his countenance, our iniquities are the clouds that separate these good things from us,
If we taste not of the loving kindness of God, or behold not the comfortable Light of his countenance, our iniquities Are the Clouds that separate these good things from us,
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Again, If you take up, from these words, viz. Jacob have I loved, and Esau have I hated, this conclusion, That Jacob and his posterity (simply as persons fore known) were the objects of the Love of God, and consequently appointed for Salvation;
Again, If you take up, from these words, viz. Jacob have I loved, and Esau have I hated, this conclusion, That Jacob and his posterity (simply as Persons before known) were the objects of the Love of God, and consequently appointed for Salvation;
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Which (as to other Nations) so to us Englishmen, is a comfort, though we should be of the race of Esau. And thus I hope I have plained this Mountain, which so frequently (with such confidence) is set in opposition to the Doctrine, viz. It is the good Will and Pleasure of &c.
Which (as to other nations) so to us Englishmen, is a Comfort, though we should be of the raze of Esau And thus I hope I have plained this Mountain, which so frequently (with such confidence) is Set in opposition to the Doctrine, viz. It is the good Will and Pleasure of etc.
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I give my judgment, That the main drift and scope of the Apostle in these words is, to take off the self-conceit or priviledg that the Jews took to themselves touching their descent from Abraham, with their imaginary righteousness by the works of the Law,
I give my judgement, That the main drift and scope of the Apostle in these words is, to take off the self-conceit or privilege that the jews took to themselves touching their descent from Abraham, with their imaginary righteousness by the works of the Law,
for saith the Lord, I will be gracious unto whom I will be gracious, &c. and for the positive conclusion, viz. I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy,
for Says the Lord, I will be gracious unto whom I will be gracious, etc. and for the positive conclusion, viz. I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy,
To prevent the preposterous administration of Love and Judgment which (from these words) many conclude to be in God, the Scripture shall unty this knot:
To prevent the preposterous administration of Love and Judgement which (from these words) many conclude to be in God, the Scripture shall untie this knot:
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The Lords will and pleasure is to Have Mercy on such that fear him; and those that like not to retain God in their knowledg, such he is said to harden, or rather giveth them up to a reprobate sence; to perish through their wickedness.
The lords will and pleasure is to Have Mercy on such that Fear him; and those that like not to retain God in their knowledge, such he is said to harden, or rather gives them up to a Reprobate sense; to perish through their wickedness.
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I make answer to this Objection, as a learned Lawyer did of the Law, When any point (through Nicety thereof) doth admit of a doubtful interpretation, such a construction is to be made, as may avoyd absurdity.
I make answer to this Objection, as a learned Lawyer did of the Law, When any point (through Nicety thereof) does admit of a doubtful Interpretation, such a construction is to be made, as may avoid absurdity.
if so, will it not be absurd to conclude God the Author of this evil? Again, you all grant, That it was just with Almighty God to destroy Pharaoh for his hard heart against the Israelites, and will it not be preposterous for you to make God the Author both of the evil and the punishment? If a Colonel should command a party of his Regiment to march out upon a design,
if so, will it not be absurd to conclude God the Author of this evil? Again, you all grant, That it was just with Almighty God to destroy Pharaoh for his hard heart against the Israelites, and will it not be preposterous for you to make God the Author both of the evil and the punishment? If a Colonel should command a party of his Regiment to march out upon a Design,
and afterwards cause them to be condemned at a Councel of War for being out of their Quarters, were not this unequal? My beloved Friends, That Moddel of Righteousness and Justice which is in Mankind, is but a glimpse or beam of the God of Righteousness placed in the creature, having allusion to the Apostles words, The Foolishness of God is Wiser then the wisdom of men;
and afterwards cause them to be condemned At a Council of War for being out of their Quarters, were not this unequal? My Beloved Friends, That Model of Righteousness and justice which is in Mankind, is but a glimpse or beam of the God of Righteousness placed in the creature, having allusion to the Apostles words, The Foolishness of God is Wiser then the Wisdom of men;
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but the Lord ceasing to exercise further patience, and his goodness standing in the abstract unto Pharaoh; in that sence God is said to harden Pharaohs heart.
but the Lord ceasing to exercise further patience, and his Goodness standing in the abstract unto Pharaoh; in that sense God is said to harden Pharaohs heart.
So the Lord ceasing to draw, or make use of cords and administrations of his Love, (the creature being left in the corrupt channel of his own affections) is hurried down the stream to destruction, by force of the strong current of his lustful inclinations.
So the Lord ceasing to draw, or make use of cords and administrations of his Love, (the creature being left in the corrupt channel of his own affections) is hurried down the stream to destruction, by force of the strong current of his lustful inclinations.
Neither do we read, that the Lord doth inflict this Judgment of desertion upon Pharaoh, or any others, till a manifest opposition doth appear against the way and light of God made known in them:
Neither do we read, that the Lord does inflict this Judgement of desertion upon Pharaoh, or any Others, till a manifest opposition does appear against the Way and Light of God made known in them:
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And when Pharaoh saw there was respite, He Hardened his Own heart, and hearkened not unto them, &c. Unto which you may add the argument that the Priests of the Philistines used to their Princes, about sending away the Ark of God to its own place;
And when Pharaoh saw there was respite, He Hardened his Own heart, and harkened not unto them, etc. Unto which you may add the argument that the Priests of the philistines used to their Princes, about sending away the Ark of God to its own place;
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and would not let the people go, &c. By the harmony of these Scriptures you plainly see, That the evil qualification, viz. hardness in Pharaohs heart, did arise from the aversness of his own will;
and would not let the people go, etc. By the harmony of these Scriptures you plainly see, That the evil qualification, viz. hardness in Pharaohs heart, did arise from the averseness of his own will;
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doth it therefore follow, that men closing their eyes, or walking under ground in dark places, receive the benefit of this light? And thus I hope you see the vanity of this Objection.
does it Therefore follow, that men closing their eyes, or walking under ground in dark places, receive the benefit of this Light? And thus I hope you see the vanity of this Objection.
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I humbly conceive there cannot be imagined to be in any creature such a thing as Free-Will, being God alone is Independent, acting from a principle of his own Mind, (For Who hath been his Counsellor?) but man mediately from a power of God.
I humbly conceive there cannot be imagined to be in any creature such a thing as Freewill, being God alone is Independent, acting from a principle of his own Mind, (For Who hath been his Counsellor?) but man mediately from a power of God.
Take a similitude of the Vineyard, spoken in reference to the children of Israel, in Isai. 6. which after God had planted, hedged and manured, putting it into a capacity of bringing forth good grapes, complaint is made of the Vineyard, that it brought forth wilde grapes:
Take a similitude of the Vineyard, spoken in Referente to the children of Israel, in Isaiah 6. which After God had planted, hedged and manured, putting it into a capacity of bringing forth good grapes, complaint is made of the Vineyard, that it brought forth wild grapes:
The condemnation of ungodly persons is no diminution of his goodness, no more then the just expulsion of a prophane person in a godly family doth prejudice the reputation of the religious governor thereof:
The condemnation of ungodly Persons is no diminution of his Goodness, no more then the just expulsion of a profane person in a godly family does prejudice the reputation of the religious governor thereof:
Now if it be an undeniable truth, That it is the good will and pleasure of Almighty God that every Creature should come to the attainment of Life and Salvation, what Use then may you and I gather out of this?
Now if it be an undeniable truth, That it is the good will and pleasure of Almighty God that every Creature should come to the attainment of Life and Salvation, what Use then may you and I gather out of this?
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Is God good? and good unto All? Did Christ suffer? and suffer for All? Oh what comfort may the consideration of this be to our Spirits? How should we be ravished with admiration? as Paul was of his thoughts of these words, viz. That God had concluded all under sin, that he might have mercy upon All:
Is God good? and good unto All? Did christ suffer? and suffer for All? O what Comfort may the consideration of this be to our Spirits? How should we be ravished with admiration? as Paul was of his thoughts of these words, viz. That God had concluded all under since, that he might have mercy upon All:
She that was desolate hath more children then she that hath an husband, which children cry, Abba, Father; the Spirit witnessing with their spirit, that they are the sons of God;
She that was desolate hath more children then she that hath an husband, which children cry, Abba, Father; the Spirit witnessing with their Spirit, that they Are the Sons of God;
If the Apostle Paul or Peter, when they went forth to preach the Gospel, should have told their hearers, My Masters, We are sent to preach the Gospel of Salvation unto you,
If the Apostle Paul or Peter, when they went forth to preach the Gospel, should have told their hearers, My Masters, We Are sent to preach the Gospel of Salvation unto you,
Suppose you and I, with four or five hundred more, were slaves in Turkey, if a Merchant should come and say, That the States of England had taken care to release some few of us,
Suppose you and I, with four or five hundred more, were slaves in Turkey, if a Merchant should come and say, That the States of England had taken care to release Some few of us,
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but the names of the parties to be released that was not known, what could this yield to the prisoners more than a doubtful hope? But if the States Agent should tell the enslaved fellow Natives, Here is a Release come for you all, will not every prisoner joyfully conclude,
but the names of the parties to be released that was not known, what could this yield to the Prisoners more than a doubtful hope? But if the States Agent should tell the enslaved fellow Natives, Here is a Release come for you all, will not every prisoner joyfully conclude,
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The Doctrine of Predestination and Reprobation (simply as persons) leaves the creature in a continual suspence, sometimes he thinketh he hath a right to Christ by election, at another time he is at a stand in himself, questioning what reason he hath to think so,
The Doctrine of Predestination and Reprobation (simply as Persons) leaves the creature in a continual suspense, sometime he Thinketh he hath a right to christ by election, At Another time he is At a stand in himself, questioning what reason he hath to think so,
Again, Mark, my beloved Friends, how many Absurdities this Doctrine of Predestination and Reprobation of Mankind (simply as persons) casteth upon Almighty GOD.
Again, Mark, my Beloved Friends, how many Absurdities this Doctrine of Predestination and Reprobation of Mankind (simply as Persons) Cast upon Almighty GOD.
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Abraham, in capitulation with God about the destruction of Sodom, gathereth this conclusion, That thou shouldst destroy the righteous with the wicked, that be far from thee:
Abraham, in capitulation with God about the destruction of Sodom, gathereth this conclusion, That thou Shouldst destroy the righteous with the wicked, that be Far from thee:
Now if Judgment take place before the Fact, or condemnation precede the being of the person, is it not to charge God with male-administration of Justice? And as the Apostle hath it, Where there is no Law, there is no Transgression;
Now if Judgement take place before the Fact, or condemnation precede the being of the person, is it not to charge God with maladministration of justice? And as the Apostle hath it, Where there is no Law, there is no Transgression;
and sin is variation from a rule, which is transgression of a Law. Secondly, The Doctrine of Reprobation of men (as persons) chargeth God with Partiality:
and since is variation from a Rule, which is Transgression of a Law. Secondly, The Doctrine of Reprobation of men (as Persons) charges God with Partiality:
One of the ill consequences that should follow a King in Israel was, that he should make some of their sons Captains, others he should make Cooks and Confectionaries, without any consideration had to the qualification in persons unto such an office, only such men were appointed unto such employments, meerly because it was his will:
One of the ill consequences that should follow a King in Israel was, that he should make Some of their Sons Captains, Others he should make Cooks and Confectioneries, without any consideration had to the qualification in Persons unto such an office, only such men were appointed unto such employments, merely Because it was his will:
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God sees no sin in his People: Whom God loves, he loveth to the end; (all which Scriptures are true in their places, but not Arguments for Remisness.)
God sees no since in his People: Whom God loves, he loves to the end; (all which Scriptures Are true in their places, but not Arguments for Remissness.)
Again, A man that concludeth himself an elected person, though he wilfully continueth in a notorious sin, upon check of Conscience (which is the witness of God in us) he singeth his Soul this Requiem, Lot, David,
Again, A man that Concludeth himself an elected person, though he wilfully Continueth in a notorious since, upon check of Conscience (which is the witness of God in us) he sings his Soul this Requiem, Lot, David,
what 〈 ◊ 〉 conclusions doth this man draw? If I shall be saved, I shall be saved; if I was appointed to be damned, I shall be damned; what need I care how I spend my time? Was not the Thief upon the Cross a Chosen Vessel? And thus, poor Soul, he bolstereth himself in his careless walking, which if it were taught him, That God Electeth or Chooseth the Righteous man to himself,
what 〈 ◊ 〉 conclusions does this man draw? If I shall be saved, I shall be saved; if I was appointed to be damned, I shall be damned; what need I care how I spend my time? Was not the Thief upon the Cross a Chosen Vessel? And thus, poor Soul, he bolstereth himself in his careless walking, which if it were taught him, That God Electeth or Chooses the Righteous man to himself,
Lastly, The Doctrine of Election and Reprobation, (simply as persons) contradicteth the whole scope and generality of Scripture: With the upright man thou wilt shew thy self upright;
Lastly, The Doctrine of Election and Reprobation, (simply as Persons) Contradicteth the Whole scope and generality of Scripture: With the upright man thou wilt show thy self upright;
with the froward thou wilt deal frowardly, &c. And touching Eli's sons, who were of the lineage of Aaron, see what God saith, Them that honor me, I will honor,
with the froward thou wilt deal frowardly, etc. And touching Eli's Sons, who were of the lineage of Aaron, see what God Says, Them that honour me, I will honour,
suppose there were in this Congregation one that is a Jew, pleading for a necessity of Sacrifices, Circumcision, &c. Another a Turk, pleading the interest of Mahomet; A third of Aristotle and Pythagoras his Judgment, denying both Diety and Resurrection:
suppose there were in this Congregation one that is a Jew, pleading for a necessity of Sacrifices, Circumcision, etc. another a Turk, pleading the Interest of Mahomet; A third of Aristotle and Pythagoras his Judgement, denying both Diety and Resurrection:
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Is it not more Christian-like to instruct these men then destroy them? Should not these poor Souls be objects of pity, rather then fury, seeing they must all stand at the Judgment seat of Christ? and to torment them before the time, is to do that to them, which (as I understand Scripture) Christ permited not to be done unto Devils.
Is it not more Christianlike to instruct these men then destroy them? Should not these poor Souls be objects of pity, rather then fury, seeing they must all stand At the Judgement seat of christ? and to torment them before the time, is to do that to them, which (as I understand Scripture) christ permitted not to be done unto Devils.
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Now if such civility is to be used unto Aliens and Forreigners, who are Strangers in person and Religion, will you that be fellow Natives desire Laws of cruelty to be exercised upon those that are neerer by affinity, both in birth and judgment?
Now if such civility is to be used unto Aliens and Foreigners, who Are Strangers in person and Religion, will you that be fellow Natives desire Laws of cruelty to be exercised upon those that Are nearer by affinity, both in birth and judgement?
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For, saith he, Tit. 3. We our selves also were sometimes disobedient, serving divers lusts, &c. but after the kindness of the love of God appeared, &c. Then there was an alteration:
For, Says he, Tit. 3. We our selves also were sometime disobedient, serving diverse Lustiest, etc. but After the kindness of the love of God appeared, etc. Then there was an alteration:
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If the men of our generation, that stile themselves Ministers of the Gospel, had labored to beget love in the people towards God, by presenting the Love of God in our Saviour to the people, in a gentle and meek way, according to the Gospel, the rent amongst themselves would not have bin so great,
If the men of our generation, that style themselves Ministers of the Gospel, had laboured to beget love in the people towards God, by presenting the Love of God in our Saviour to the people, in a gentle and meek Way, according to the Gospel, the rend among themselves would not have been so great,
If you know any thing of the new-birth of Regeneration, or of Christ being formed in us, by a manifestation of God in Our flesh, then you may keep Christmas at Mid-Lent: Or if you know what it is to have your conversation in Heaven,
If you know any thing of the New birth of Regeneration, or of christ being formed in us, by a manifestation of God in Our Flesh, then you may keep Christmas At Mid-Lent: Or if you know what it is to have your Conversation in Heaven,
or breaking bread, (God forbid that I should discourage you in any thing that you apprehend to foe of God in this Form;) but give me leave to declare, what Bread the Apostle would have the Corinthians observe the Passeover with; 1 Cor. 5.8. Therefore let us keep the feast, not with the Leaven of malice and wickedness, but with the unleavened bread of Sincerity and Truth:
or breaking bred, (God forbid that I should discourage you in any thing that you apprehend to foe of God in this From;) but give me leave to declare, what Bred the Apostle would have the Corinthians observe the Passover with; 1 Cor. 5.8. Therefore let us keep the feast, not with the Leaven of malice and wickedness, but with the unleavened bred of Sincerity and Truth:
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The Cup of blessing, which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ? By which expressions you may observe the Apostles drift was, to fix their hearts upon the Substance, which is Spirit and Life in it self,
The Cup of blessing, which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of christ? The bred which we break, is it not the communion of the body of christ? By which expressions you may observe the Apostles drift was, to fix their hearts upon the Substance, which is Spirit and Life in it self,
If this duty be to be practised by all, then more especially by you that be Soldiers: I have observed one notable stratagem of Satan, in transporting the minde of the creature above its proper sphere:
If this duty be to be practised by all, then more especially by you that be Soldiers: I have observed one notable stratagem of Satan, in transporting the mind of the creature above its proper sphere:
hath the power of God in you (through your friends compliance) not rendred you in subjection to the Votes of man? Take heed how you flight the Ordinances of Almighty God: Hath God given you your lives in the field,
hath the power of God in you (through your Friends compliance) not rendered you in subjection to the Votes of man? Take heed how you flight the Ordinances of Almighty God: Hath God given you your lives in the field,
and will you take Satans part against God? Sin, or disorderly conversation, is Rebellion against the Gospel: Beware then, that while you are Soldiers and Conquerors of men, you prove not fighters and rebels against God: You are ready to say, The Cavaliers were Swearers, Drunkards,
and will you take Satan part against God? since, or disorderly Conversation, is Rebellion against the Gospel: Beware then, that while you Are Soldiers and Conquerors of men, you prove not fighters and rebels against God: You Are ready to say, The Cavaliers were Swearers, Drunkards,
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It's too much given to us all, that when any remarkable Judgment falleth upon any of our fellow-creatures, to foster and cherish up our own spirits, in apprehension of self-excelling righteousness,
It's too much given to us all, that when any remarkable Judgement falls upon any of our fellow-creatures, to foster and cherish up our own spirits, in apprehension of self-excelling righteousness,
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For prevention of this male-application of our brethrens misery, Christ teacheth the Jews what observation they must make of Herods massacring the Galileans, and those that perished by the down-fall of a Tower, suppose you that these be greater sinners, Except ye repent, you all shall likewise perish:
For prevention of this male-application of our Brothers' misery, christ Teaches the jews what observation they must make of Herods massacring the Galileans, and those that perished by the downfall of a Tower, suppose you that these be greater Sinners, Except you Repent, you all shall likewise perish:
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unto whom you (so solemnly) stand engaged. The Prophet Amos, upon Israels prevarication, useth this expression, Amos 3.2. You onely have I known of all the Families of the earth;
unto whom you (so solemnly) stand engaged. The Prophet Amos, upon Israel's prevarication, uses this expression, Amos 3.2. You only have I known of all the Families of the earth;
I shut up all in the words of Samuel to the people, 1 Sam. 12.24. Fear the Lord, serve him in truth, and consider how great things he hath done for you;
I shut up all in the words of Samuel to the people, 1 Sam. 12.24. fear the Lord, serve him in truth, and Consider how great things he hath done for you;
So say I to you Gentlemen of the Souldiery, Let the Lord be your dread, serve him in the sincerity of your spirits, keep the great deliverances he hath given you in thankful remembrance;
So say I to you Gentlemen of the Soldiery, Let the Lord be your dread, serve him in the sincerity of your spirits, keep the great Deliverances he hath given you in thankful remembrance;
For if in stead of serving God, you serve your lusts, and in stead of making your boast of God, you make your boast of your Sword, and your Bow, &c. and do so wickedly, Ye shall perish, and your Commanders also.
For if in stead of serving God, you serve your Lustiest, and in stead of making your boast of God, you make your boast of your Sword, and your Bow, etc. and do so wickedly, You shall perish, and your Commanders also.
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