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A Watch-word for Kent, in which Discourse are contained these sixe particulers following, viz.
A Watchword for Kent, in which Discourse Are contained these sixe particulars following, viz.
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I Necessity and wisedome of preparing for the Crosse. II Rules of preparation for the Crosse. III Fondnesse of not preparing for the Crosse. IV Benefit of preparing for the Crosse. V Hinderances of preparing for the Crosse. VI Motives to prepare for the Crosse. Vegitius, L. 3. C. 22. In bello, qui plus in angarijs vigilaverit, plus in exercendo milite laboraverit, minu• periculum sustinebit. AMOS 4.12. Prepare to meete thy God, O Israel.
I Necessity and Wisdom of preparing for the Cross. II Rules of preparation for the Cross. III Fondness of not preparing for the Cross. IV Benefit of preparing for the Cross. V Hindrances of preparing for the Cross. VI Motives to prepare for the Cross. Vegitius, L. 3. C. 22. In bello, qui plus in angarijs vigilaverit, plus in exercendo Milit laboraverit, minu• periculum sustinebit. AMOS 4.12. Prepare to meet thy God, Oh Israel.
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Section 1. Prepare for the Crosse. IT is good wisdome in Gods people to make ready for a Judgement.Section 1. Prepare for the Cross. IT is good Wisdom in God's people to make ready for a Judgement.
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A wise Pilot seeing a storme in the Clouds, striketh saile, putteth into an harbour if he can, A wise Pilot seeing a storm in the Clouds, striketh sail, putteth into an harbour if he can,
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and doth all he may to avoyd the danger.
and does all he may to avoid the danger.
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And a wise Generall, having a vigilant enemy in the field, standeth carefully upon his guard, and prepareth for a battell.
And a wise General, having a vigilant enemy in the field, Stands carefully upon his guard, and Prepareth for a battle.
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Sin hath made the Lord our Enemy, and raised a black storme against us: and Wisdome requireth we stand in a preparednesse for the evill, And this is good:
since hath made the Lord our Enemy, and raised a black storm against us: and Wisdom requires we stand in a preparedness for the evil, And this is good:
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1 To prevent the evill if it be possible. As these Jewes who are here bid to Prepare for a stroak that was comming,
1 To prevent the evil if it be possible. As these Jews who Are Here bid to Prepare for a stroke that was coming,
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yet afterward are encouraged in seeking Gods favour. Amos 5.4. Seeke yee me, and yee shall live:
yet afterwards Are encouraged in seeking God's favour. Amos 5.4. Seek ye me, and ye shall live:
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and verse 6. Seeke the Lord, and yee shall live, least he breake out like fire, &c. Ninive upon humiliation and reformation, against an expresse sentence was spared.
and verse 6. Seek the Lord, and ye shall live, lest he break out like fire, etc. Nineveh upon humiliation and Reformation, against an express sentence was spared.
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Israel, standing naked before God, as ready to receive the lash, obtained favour, and Gods presence to goe before them in Canaan, Exod. 33.5.6.14. 2 To prepare an Arke against the floud comes:
Israel, standing naked before God, as ready to receive the lash, obtained favour, and God's presence to go before them in Canaan, Exod 33.5.6.14. 2 To prepare an Ark against the flood comes:
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that though the most escape not, yet thou mayest, as Noah when the world was drowned.
that though the most escape not, yet thou Mayest, as Noah when the world was drowned.
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3 To make the Judgement the lighter. Darts which are seene before they come, either hit not, or doe the lesse harme.
3 To make the Judgement the lighter. Darts which Are seen before they come, either hit not, or do the less harm.
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Iob became the mirrour of patience in his great afflictions because hee bethought himselfe before-hand of a change that might come: c. 3.25. The things which I greatly feared, is come upon me. Job became the mirror of patience in his great afflictions Because he bethought himself beforehand of a change that might come: c. 3.25. The things which I greatly feared, is come upon me.
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4 To make it a short tryall, though sharpe. God hath Chambers of love for them that wa•te for him in the way of his judgements, to hide themselves as it were for a little moment, untill the indignation be over-past, Esa 26.8, 19, 20, 21. 5 To get it well with posterity, though our selves should miscarry in the judgement.
4 To make it a short trial, though sharp. God hath Chambers of love for them that wa•te for him in the Way of his Judgments, to hide themselves as it were for a little moment, until the Indignation be overpast, Isaiah 26.8, 19, 20, 21. 5 To get it well with posterity, though our selves should miscarry in the judgement.
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Though the Iewes were cut off in the Wildernesse, entred into Canaan, Num, 14.31. The Captivity could not be avoyded, yet the children returned out of the captivity.
Though the Iewes were Cut off in the Wilderness, entered into Canaan, Num, 14.31. The Captivity could not be avoided, yet the children returned out of the captivity.
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Many godly Christians are slain now adaies, whose children neverthelesse may enjoy Peace and the Gospel.
Many godly Christians Are slave now adais, whose children nevertheless may enjoy Peace and the Gospel.
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And it is a great mercy, not to be left to the will and power of Idolaters.
And it is a great mercy, not to be left to the will and power of Idolaters.
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6. To escape eternall Judgements, though not temporall:
6. To escape Eternal Judgments, though not temporal:
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as those that were judged according to men in the flesh, that they might live according to God in the spirit. 1 Pet. 4.6.
as those that were judged according to men in the Flesh, that they might live according to God in the Spirit. 1 Pet. 4.6.
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Now there be many Reasons, which evince this preparation to be necessary, and a poynt of wisedome.
Now there be many Reasons, which evince this preparation to be necessary, and a point of Wisdom.
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First, It is a fearefull thing to bee surprized unawares and unprepared: Heb. 10.31. It is a fearefull thing to fall into the hands of the the living God.
First, It is a fearful thing to be surprised unawares and unprepared: Hebrew 10.31. It is a fearful thing to fallen into the hands of the the living God.
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God will not meete such as a man, Esa 47.3. but as a Beare, or a Lion.
God will not meet such as a man, Isaiah 47.3. but as a Bear, or a lion.
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Secondly, we may worke wisely, so as to avoyd all, or most of the evill, or the Worst of it we have a mercifull God to deale withall: thy God, O Israel:
Secondly, we may work wisely, so as to avoid all, or most of the evil, or the Worst of it we have a merciful God to deal withal: thy God, Oh Israel:
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a God in Covenant with thee, and will keep Covenant faithfully, though thou be not so faithfull as thou shouldest be.
a God in Covenant with thee, and will keep Covenant faithfully, though thou be not so faithful as thou Shouldst be.
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Thirdly, God doth much to stir us up out of our sencelesnes:
Thirdly, God does much to stir us up out of our sencelesnes:
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by his Word written and Preached, wherein are terrible comminations for sin, and sweet allurements to himselfe:
by his Word written and Preached, wherein Are terrible comminations for since, and sweet allurements to himself:
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by lighter judgements, which tell sinners the Lord is not well pleased with them in their wickednesse:by lighter Judgments, which tell Sinners the Lord is not well pleased with them in their wickedness:
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and by revealing his glory, both in his Attributes, and in his Workes, and here the Prophet doth, v, •3 Prepare to meet thy God, O Israel:
and by revealing his glory, both in his Attributes, and in his Works, and Here the Prophet does, v, •3 Prepare to meet thy God, Oh Israel:
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for loe, he that formeth the mountaines, and created the wind, &c for lo, he that formeth the Mountains, and created the wind, etc.
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Fourthly, when we meet, it is not to salute as a fellow, but doe homage and service as to a King:
Fourthly, when we meet, it is not to salute as a fellow, but do homage and service as to a King:
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great and glorious, the Lord the God of Hosts is his name, saith the Prophet there:
great and glorious, the Lord the God of Hosts is his name, Says the Prophet there:
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and the greater the person is for whom we prepare, the greater and more carefull must the preparation be.
and the greater the person is for whom we prepare, the greater and more careful must the preparation be.
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Yet here this great Personage offereth himselfe to us in love: as a Bridegrome: and we should prepare our selves as a Bride, Revel. 21.2. Fiftly, we are not fit for meeting so holy a Majesty.
Yet Here this great Personage Offereth himself to us in love: as a Bridegroom: and we should prepare our selves as a Bride, Revel. 21.2. Fifty, we Are not fit for meeting so holy a Majesty.
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Our sin makes us unfit, & hath armed him with wrath against us. And how should two such contraries agree at their meeting?
Our since makes us unfit, & hath armed him with wrath against us. And how should two such contraries agree At their meeting?
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Sixtly, God prepares to meete us: as Esau to meete Iacob, Iacob wisely see him selfe to appease his inraged Brother:
Sixty, God prepares to meet us: as Esau to meet Iacob, Iacob wisely see him self to appease his enraged Brother:
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so should we, to appease an enraged Father. And if we duely prepare, he will meete us with good:
so should we, to appease an enraged Father. And if we duly prepare, he will meet us with good:
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we shall be saved, Esa 64.5. Thou meetest him that rejoyceth, and worketh Righteousnesse, those that remember thee in thy waies. we shall be saved, Isaiah 64.5. Thou meetest him that Rejoiceth, and works Righteousness, those that Remember thee in thy ways.
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Section 2. Rules of preparation for the Crosse.Section 2. Rules of preparation for the Cross.
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THese things so being, it might be asked, what should we do to prepare to meete our God? whereto I answer: THese things so being, it might be asked, what should we do to prepare to meet our God? whereto I answer:
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First, get within him, and make sure of his love in Christ, the Peace-maker:
First, get within him, and make sure of his love in christ, the Peacemaker:
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that if thou must dye, thou mayest dye in the bosome and hand of a Father,
that if thou must die, thou Mayest die in the bosom and hand of a Father,
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and mayst be able to say with Iob, Though he kill me, yet will I trust in him:
and Mayest be able to say with Job, Though he kill me, yet will I trust in him:
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and if I dye a violent death, I shall goe to heaven so much the sooner.
and if I die a violent death, I shall go to heaven so much the sooner.
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The rule is to be seene in Esay 27.4, 5. and 2 Pet. 3.14. And the thing is feasible, if time be taken, and gracious means well improved.
The Rule is to be seen in Isaiah 27.4, 5. and 2 Pet. 3.14. And the thing is feasible, if time be taken, and gracious means well improved.
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Wherefore have we had the Gospell 85. yeares, in much Peace and prosperity, but that we should get hold of the love of God,
Wherefore have we had the Gospel 85. Years, in much Peace and Prosperity, but that we should get hold of the love of God,
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and thereby be well provided against a rainy day? And ye know the course which the Gospell prescribeth to bring God and a sinfull soule together;
and thereby be well provided against a rainy day? And you know the course which the Gospel prescribeth to bring God and a sinful soul together;
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namely, a course of humiliation and prayer:
namely, a course of humiliation and prayer:
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to go forth of it selfe, and sue for a part in Christ, by whom alone reconciliation is to be had.
to go forth of it self, and sue for a part in christ, by whom alone reconciliation is to be had.
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And what if it be a troublesome and perplexive course? yet it is good to take,
And what if it be a troublesome and perplexive course? yet it is good to take,
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as alwayes, so especially in times of danger & publique calamity.
as always, so especially in times of danger & public calamity.
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Habakuk trembled in himselfe, at the report of judgments comming, that he might rest in the day of trouble, C. 3.16. In Christ there is peace still, though the world be full of tribulations, and the greatest enemy rage up and downe in a Kingdome:Habakkuk trembled in himself, At the report of Judgments coming, that he might rest in the day of trouble, C. 3.16. In christ there is peace still, though the world be full of tribulations, and the greatest enemy rage up and down in a Kingdom:
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see Iohn 16. ult. with Micah 5.5.
see John 16. ult. with micah 5.5.
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When moralities and formalities will come short of comforting ( all our righteousnesses being as filthy clouts ) a part in Christ will afford strong consolation.
When moralities and formalities will come short of comforting (all our Righteousness being as filthy clouts) a part in christ will afford strong consolation.
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Much lesse comfort in armies, stratagems, victories: all these are uncertaine, and accompanied with great miseries: Much less Comfort in armies, stratagems, victories: all these Are uncertain, and accompanied with great misery's:
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even the victor is a loser: and especially the losse of soules, if they be not reconciled to their God. Consider, and study this reconciliation.
even the victor is a loser: and especially the loss of Souls, if they be not reconciled to their God. Consider, and study this reconciliation.
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It may be, these feares and troubles are brought upon us, to make us do what we did not in times of more freedome and security:
It may be, these fears and Troubles Are brought upon us, to make us do what we did not in times of more freedom and security:
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which generally are as standing waters, that gather much mud and vermine. Thinke of it: when so many enemies are let loose;
which generally Are as standing waters, that gather much mud and vermin. Think of it: when so many enemies Are let lose;
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it were not good to have God thine enemie too:
it were not good to have God thine enemy too:
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and to have an accusing conscience flye in thy face, which is as bad as a thousand witnesses, or enemies.
and to have an accusing conscience fly in thy face, which is as bad as a thousand Witnesses, or enemies.
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And Satan wilbe doing in a time of straights and difficulties no way to be non-suited,
And Satan will doing in a time of straights and difficulties not Way to be nonsuited,
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but onely in and by Christ, Rom. 8.38, 39. Principalities & powers cannot separate from the love of God which is in Christ.
but only in and by christ, Rom. 8.38, 39. Principalities & Powers cannot separate from the love of God which is in christ.
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And though he be troublesome for a while, yet the God of Peace will tread him under our feete shortly, C. 16.20.
And though he be troublesome for a while, yet the God of Peace will tread him under our feet shortly, C. 16.20.
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So of renewing thy peace and covenant with God: which is broken by fresh sins:
So of renewing thy peace and Covenant with God: which is broken by fresh Sins:
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every one knows what baulk he hath made in his course, as an husband or wife, a parent or child, a Mr. or servant, or in any other relation:
every one knows what balk he hath made in his course, as an husband or wife, a parent or child, a Mr. or servant, or in any other Relation:
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what scandall he hath given, or what formality of religion hee hath discovered: Now remember from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do thy first works: Returne O Shulamite, returne, returne:
what scandal he hath given, or what formality of Religion he hath discovered: Now Remember from whence thou art fallen, and Repent, and do thy First works: Return Oh Shulamite, return, return:
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Do it on this day of humiliation, which is not appointed to hang the head like a bul-rush for a day,
Do it on this day of humiliation, which is not appointed to hang the head like a bulrush for a day,
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but to break the bands of wickednesse.
but to break the bans of wickedness.
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&c. When we have not the first part, that is, of innocency, yet be sure to get the second, of humility and modesty. etc. When we have not the First part, that is, of innocency, yet be sure to get the second, of humility and modesty.
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It would be a terrour in an evill day to be found in the guilt of any one sin:
It would be a terror in an evil day to be found in the guilt of any one since:
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as Iosephe brethren felt, saying, We are verily guilty concerning our brother, &c. Gen. 42.21, 22. Now we shuffle and cut,
as Joseph brothers felt, saying, We Are verily guilty Concerning our brother, etc. Gen. 42.21, 22. Now we shuffle and Cut,
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and justifie our froward ways, or will not confesse a fault: but then all will appear afresh, and conscience wilbe heard:
and justify our froward ways, or will not confess a fault: but then all will appear afresh, and conscience will herd:
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Our sin will come home to us, sooner or later, Num. 32.23, Be sure your sin will find you out.
Our since will come home to us, sooner or later, Num. 32.23, Be sure your since will find you out.
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And certainely we need no such addition to our sorrows: at best weak enough, much more if our spirit be wounded by our guiltinesse:
And Certainly we need no such addition to our sorrows: At best weak enough, much more if our Spirit be wounded by our guiltiness:
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A wounded conscience who can bea•e. Look to it therefore in time. Agree with thine adversary quickely, while thou art in the way, before the mischief come: A wounded conscience who can bea•e. Look to it Therefore in time. Agree with thine adversary quickly, while thou art in the Way, before the mischief come:
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Mat. 5.25 To day if ye will hear his voyce, harden not your heart.Mathew 5.25 To day if you will hear his voice, harden not your heart.
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The work is a work of a great consequence, and your time to do it uncertaine:
The work is a work of a great consequence, and your time to do it uncertain:
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and the evil day no fit day to do this work: and if ye should then set to do it, conscience may say, it is selfe-love.
and the evil day no fit day to do this work: and if you should then Set to do it, conscience may say, it is Self-love.
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Now in extreamity ye seek the Lord, it is only for your owne sake that yee pray and humble your selves, &c. With what terrour would it be for a while,
Now in extremity you seek the Lord, it is only for your own sake that ye pray and humble your selves, etc. With what terror would it be for a while,
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though in the conclusion ye should do well enough? Beside, ye looke for comfort before that time:
though in the conclusion you should do well enough? Beside, you look for Comfort before that time:
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if ye should be sick, or otherwise afflicted. Or ye would looke to escape such and such troubles. Then come to Gods termes:
if you should be sick, or otherwise afflicted. Or you would look to escape such and such Troubles. Then come to God's terms:
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put your selves into such a posture, as ye may be capable of mercy and deliverance.
put your selves into such a posture, as you may be capable of mercy and deliverance.
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Can two walke together, except they be agreed? Can ye have comfortable communion with the great God in afflicted times, Can two walk together, except they be agreed? Can you have comfortable communion with the great God in afflicted times,
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unlesse ye first make and maintaine peace with his Majesty. This is the chiefe rule of preparing for the Crosse: Justification.
unless you First make and maintain peace with his Majesty. This is the chief Rule of preparing for the Cross: Justification.
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Secondly, grow up more and more toward entirenesse in the way of holinesse: to perfect holinesse in the feare of the Lord:
Secondly, grow up more and more towards entireness in the Way of holiness: to perfect holiness in the Fear of the Lord:
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not only to be right in the maine, but in particullers:
not only to be right in the main, but in particullers:
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to make thy way to heaven a faire way, as well as to be in the way to heaven:
to make thy Way to heaven a fair Way, as well as to be in the Way to heaven:
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to get thither with as little dirt and soile as may be (for some there wilbe.) This will be a great comfort in the evill day:
to get thither with as little dirt and soil as may be (for Some there will.) This will be a great Comfort in the evil day:
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as to Paul, in his great affliction, 2 Cor. 1.12. This is our rejoycing, even the testimony of our conscience.
as to Paul, in his great affliction, 2 Cor. 1.12. This is our rejoicing, even the testimony of our conscience.
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Such shall be able to look up to God, and not be ashamed as Moses, when slandered by Korah: and Samuel, when rejected by the people.
Such shall be able to look up to God, and not be ashamed as Moses, when slandered by Korah: and Samuel, when rejected by the people.
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The more grace, the more evidence for heaven, and hold of the promises and testimony of Gods Spirit, that ye are his children.
The more grace, the more evidence for heaven, and hold of the promises and testimony of God's Spirit, that you Are his children.
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Communion will now appeare, what sweete fruite it can yeeld to the good soule. See Psame 91.14, 15, 16. In this rule two branches.
Communion will now appear, what sweet fruit it can yield to the good soul. See Psalm 91.14, 15, 16. In this Rule two branches.
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1. Take in hand the mortifying of thy speciall lust.
1. Take in hand the mortifying of thy special lust.
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Commonly there is one blemish or other even in good Christians, to blot all their good.
Commonly there is one blemish or other even in good Christians, to blot all their good.
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And every one knows what his speciall corruption is:
And every one knows what his special corruption is:
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pride, or passion, or idlenesse, or earthlinesse, &c. Examine now, & censure it, it wilbe a token of sincerity in thee, to wage war with it: as in David, Ps. 18.23. I was also upright before him, and I kept my selfe from mine iniquity.
pride, or passion, or idleness, or earthliness, etc. Examine now, & censure it, it will a token of sincerity in thee, to wage war with it: as in David, Ps. 18.23. I was also upright before him, and I kept my self from mine iniquity.
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The most carnall man can see and hate sinne in another, though it be but as a moate to his owne beame:
The most carnal man can see and hate sin in Another, though it be but as a moat to his own beam:
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and can cast off some sins in himselfe, namely, which are least liked. But sincerity hateth every false way, Psal. 119.104. And so it getteth boldnesse;
and can cast off Some Sins in himself, namely, which Are least liked. But sincerity hates every false Way, Psalm 119.104. And so it gets boldness;
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as it were of a Lyon: whereas one Achan troubled all Israel: Speciall sins will bee a gall and terrour one day:
as it were of a lion: whereas one achan troubled all Israel: Special Sins will be a Gall and terror one day:
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sins of youth affrighted aged Iob. Art thou come to call my sins to remembrance this day?
Sins of youth affrighted aged Job Art thou come to call my Sins to remembrance this day?
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2. Quicken up thy selfe to a lively performance of holy duties: which sometime begin to grow toward a forme:
2. Quicken up thy self to a lively performance of holy duties: which sometime begin to grow towards a Form:
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Stirre up the gift of God that is in th•e, 2 Tim. 1.6. As fire it stirred from under the ashes. Stir up the gift of God that is in th•e, 2 Tim. 1.6. As fire it stirred from under the Ashes.
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Know it is a sin, not to stir up thy selfe, Esay 64.7. There is none that stirreth up himselfe to take hold of thee.
Know it is a since, not to stir up thy self, Isaiah 64.7. There is none that stirs up himself to take hold of thee.
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There is much vertue in Ordinances, if well improved: as in hony-combes, much sweetnesse: And there is great comfort, when affliction finds us in a good way:
There is much virtue in Ordinances, if well improved: as in Honeycombs, much sweetness: And there is great Comfort, when affliction finds us in a good Way:
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Blessed is the servant whom the Master at his comming findeth well-doing. Such are blessed, though in dying, of what kinde soever the death be: Rev. 14.13. This of the second rule of preparing for the Crosse: Sanctification. Blessed is the servant whom the Master At his coming finds welldoing. Such Are blessed, though in dying, of what kind soever the death be: Rev. 14.13. This of the second Rule of preparing for the Cross: Sanctification.
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Thirdly, hold thy worldly comforts loosely, weignedly, indifferently, not setting thy heart on them: use, as not using. What I lightly love, I can lightly leave:
Thirdly, hold thy worldly comforts loosely, weignedly, indifferently, not setting thy heart on them: use, as not using. What I lightly love, I can lightly leave:
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but that which hath gotten into my heart, how can I part with it? We read of some that suffered with joy the spoyling of their goods:
but that which hath got into my heart, how can I part with it? We read of Some that suffered with joy the spoiling of their goods:
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and of others, who over-loving their goods, did leave Christ and the Apostles: for they had great possessions: and their possessions had them:
and of Others, who Overloving their goods, did leave christ and the Apostles: for they had great possessions: and their possessions had them:
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Goe therefore, and learne what that meaneth, hate all for Christ: lands, houses, friends, all.
Go Therefore, and Learn what that means, hate all for christ: Lands, houses, Friends, all.
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Not that all must be forgone actually, and ye should turne Mendicants (to better purpose is worldly wealth held humbly, then forsaken proudly:) but only in preparation of your minde, to let all goe when God calleth away,
Not that all must be forgone actually, and you should turn Mendicants (to better purpose is worldly wealth held humbly, then forsaken proudly:) but only in preparation of your mind, to let all go when God calls away,
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as seeing the weaknesse, emptinesse, and uncertainty of the creature, and what little worth it hath in comparison of better things.
as seeing the weakness, emptiness, and uncertainty of the creature, and what little worth it hath in comparison of better things.
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Now there needs much adoe with earthly hearts, to bring them to it.
Now there needs much ado with earthly hearts, to bring them to it.
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But remember, it will be worse to be rent from those comforts as in a moment.
But Remember, it will be Worse to be rend from those comforts as in a moment.
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A hard lesson must be long in learning. Begin quickly, and thou maist yet grow up to great contempt of the world.
A hard Lesson must be long in learning. Begin quickly, and thou Mayest yet grow up to great contempt of the world.
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Fourthly, be mourners for the abhominations, and contest against them: the way to be marked and saved from common destruction. Ezec. 9.4. Lot vexed his righteous soule daily with the uncleane conversation of the wicked, and escaped in the overthrow of those Cities.
Fourthly, be mourners for the abominations, and contest against them: the Way to be marked and saved from Common destruction. Ezekiel 9.4. Lot vexed his righteous soul daily with the unclean Conversation of the wicked, and escaped in the overthrow of those Cities.
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The Lord had Ieremy and Baruk.
The Lord had Ieremy and Baruch.
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Others are saved, though by fire: and carried through the fire, to be vessells of honour for the Lords use, Zech. 13. ult. Mourne therefore for the sins of the times: Others Are saved, though by fire: and carried through the fire, to be vessels of honour for the lords use, Zechariah 13. ult. Mourn Therefore for the Sins of the times:
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yea helpe forward the evill of them, at least by your sluggishnesse: And your Father in Heaven is grieved by those sins:
yea help forward the evil of them, At least by your sluggishness: And your Father in Heaven is grieved by those Sins:
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And, though yee cannot amend things that are amisse, yet yee can mourne for the incorigiblenesse.
And, though ye cannot amend things that Are amiss, yet ye can mourn for the incorigiblenesse.
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Doe so, and it shall be remembred for your good another day. F•fty be well grounded in the Doctrine of Gods providence:
Do so, and it shall be remembered for your good Another day. F•fty be well grounded in the Doctrine of God's providence:
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to say readily with Iob, The Lord gave, and the Lord tooke away, blessed be the Name of the Lord:
to say readily with Job, The Lord gave, and the Lord took away, blessed be the Name of the Lord:
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That a Sparrow fals not to the • … ound without the will of your heavenly Father, That a Sparrow falls not to the • … owned without the will of your heavenly Father,
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and even the haires of your head are all numbred: That he ordereth the time, manner, and measure of the affliction.
and even the hairs of your head Are all numbered: That he Ordereth the time, manner, and measure of the affliction.
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Esa 27.7, 8. and This is your hour: That he doth all in perfect wisedome and love, having said, It is expedient for you that goe away:
Isaiah 27.7, 8. and This is your hour: That he does all in perfect Wisdom and love, having said, It is expedient for you that go away:
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That all shall fall out for the best, Rom. 8.28. That hee knowes to convay comfort into the heart, at the worst, Mic. 7.8. When I sit in darkenesse, the Lord shall be a light unto me:
That all shall fallen out for the best, Rom. 8.28. That he knows to convey Comfort into the heart, At the worst, Mic. 7.8. When I fit in darkness, the Lord shall be a Light unto me:
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That he will give strength to beare the burden, 1 Cor. 10.13. and open a way to escape out of the difficulty:
That he will give strength to bear the burden, 1 Cor. 10.13. and open a Way to escape out of the difficulty:
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That he rebuketh the enemies when he pleaseth, saying as to the proud waves. Thus farre shall yee goe, and no farther:
That he Rebuketh the enemies when he Pleases, saying as to the proud waves. Thus Far shall ye go, and no farther:
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That our cause shall gaine by our suffering as Pauls, Phil. 1.12.
That our cause shall gain by our suffering as Paul's, Philip 1.12.
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That Antichrist and all enemies shall goe into perdition, though prevalent for a while Babylon is fallen, i• fallen, &c. Sixtly, keepe close to the rules of the Word, to be as exact in your obedience as possible you can:
That Antichrist and all enemies shall go into perdition, though prevalent for a while Babylon is fallen, i• fallen, etc. Sixty, keep close to the rules of the Word, to be as exact in your Obedience as possible you can:
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which hath the promise to be kept in the houre of temptation which comes on all the world to by them that dwell on the earth Rev. 3.10. and Pro. 4.6. Forsake her not and she shall preserve thee:
which hath the promise to be kept in the hour of temptation which comes on all the world to by them that dwell on the earth Rev. 3.10. and Pro 4.6. Forsake her not and she shall preserve thee:
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love her, and she shall keepe thee. love her, and she shall keep thee.
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If Salt must keepe the flesh from putrifying, the flesh must keepe the Salt that it fall not off:
If Salt must keep the Flesh from Putrifying, the Flesh must keep the Salt that it fallen not off:
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so of holy Doctrine, which is the s•lt of the earth. Loose Christians will be at a losse for comfort, when most need is:
so of holy Doctrine, which is the s•lt of the earth. Lose Christians will be At a loss for Comfort, when most need is:
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neither are like to be strong in the skirmish, being in peace so carelesse. Seaventhly, learne perfectly the lesson of Selfe-deniall:
neither Are like to be strong in the skirmish, being in peace so careless. Seaventhly, Learn perfectly the Lesson of Self-denial:
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so to bee able to follow Christ and beare his Crosse, Mat. 16.24. Conceited, wilfull, sensuall, easie Christians will shrinke in the wetting.
so to be able to follow christ and bear his Cross, Mathew 16.24. Conceited, wilful, sensual, easy Christians will shrink in the wetting.
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By lesser Tryalls wee must (as Souldiers) bee inured and trained up to greater.
By lesser Trials we must (as Soldiers) be inured and trained up to greater.
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Eightly, get speciall provisions against the evill day: as we see Ammunition provided to make war:
Eighth, get special provisions against the evil day: as we see Ammunition provided to make war:
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not onely bread and cloathes, but swords and guns, &c. 1 Store of fortifying graces. Knowledge to answer the opponents of truth and righteousnesse 1 Pet. 3.15. Courage to withstand all their violence and impudency, 2 Tim. 2.1. Be strong in the grace of Christ.
not only bred and clothes, but swords and guns, etc. 1 Store of fortifying graces. Knowledge to answer the opponents of truth and righteousness 1 Pet. 3.15. Courage to withstand all their violence and impudence, 2 Tim. 2.1. Be strong in the grace of christ.
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Faith and patience to inherite the promises and poss•sse your soules, Heb. 6.12 Humility and meekenesse:
Faith and patience to inherit the promises and poss•sse your Souls, Hebrew 6.12 Humility and meekness:
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to suffer as a Christian: not reviling againe, &c. 2 Plenty of workes of love: which God will remember and requite Heb. 6.10. It is a good foundation against the time to come, 1 Tim. 6.18, 19. It hath a promise of mercy, and deliverance in time of trouble, Psal. 41.1, 2 3. The blessing of the poore shall come upon us, as upon Iob who remembers it with comfort.
to suffer as a Christian: not reviling again, etc. 2 Plenty of works of love: which God will Remember and requite Hebrew 6.10. It is a good Foundation against the time to come, 1 Tim. 6.18, 19. It hath a promise of mercy, and deliverance in time of trouble, Psalm 41.1, 2 3. The blessing of the poor shall come upon us, as upon Job who remembers it with Comfort.
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There will be a blessed returne, though after many daies, Eccles. 11.1, 2. Doe it therefore:
There will be a blessed return, though After many days, Eccles. 11.1, 2. Do it Therefore:
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for thou knowest not what evill shall be upon the earth. 3. A stocke of Prayers, sent before to the Throne of grace:for thou Knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth. 3. A stock of Prayers, sent before to the Throne of grace:
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the benefit of them to be received another day, as in casting seed into the ground.
the benefit of them to be received Another day, as in casting seed into the ground.
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These are like Ioseph, sent before into Aegypt to make provision for his father and brethren.
These Are like Ioseph, sent before into Egypt to make provision for his father and brothers.
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They have the promise, and shall have an answer, sooner or later: Aske and yee shall have.
They have the promise, and shall have an answer, sooner or later: Ask and ye shall have.
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A booke of remembrance is written for them that feare God, and that thinke on his Name. A book of remembrance is written for them that Fear God, and that think on his Name.
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Are not these things noted in thy booke? Psal. 56.8. are not these things noted in thy book? Psalm 56.8.
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Section 3. Fondnesse of not preparing for the Crosse. IF those things be so, then numbers doe not prepare themselves to meete their God, as they ought to doe. Section 3. Fondness of not preparing for the Cross. IF those things be so, then numbers do not prepare themselves to meet their God, as they ought to do.
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Oh we hope well, say they.
O we hope well, say they.
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But this is a misuse of hope, which, where it is true and lively indeed, doth ever purge for the present, both heart,
But this is a misuse of hope, which, where it is true and lively indeed, does ever purge for the present, both heart,
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and life, and is provident for time to come, to fasten on things above. 1 Ioh. 3.3. Heb. 6.19. Other stormes have blowne over, and so may this.
and life, and is provident for time to come, to fasten on things above. 1 John 3.3. Hebrew 6.19. Other storms have blown over, and so may this.
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Answ. Where is the fruite of former deliverances? what thankfulnesse? perhaps now all must be reckoned for together. God is mercifull. Answ. And too much provoked. Wee have excellent provisions: Armes, men, valour, wisedome.Answer Where is the fruit of former Deliverances? what thankfulness? perhaps now all must be reckoned for together. God is merciful. Answer And too much provoked. we have excellent provisions: Arms, men, valour, Wisdom.
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Answ. Heretofore all these have proved but the Reed of Aegypt. And we see at this day,Answer Heretofore all these have proved but the Reed of Egypt. And we see At this day,
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how these are set to clash one against another: so to be in danger of forreigners.
how these Are Set to clash one against Another: so to be in danger of foreigners.
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They will agree at last, as in the Scottish businesse. Answer.
They will agree At last, as in the Scottish business. Answer.
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1 We wish and pray, but doe not know whether the bitter Cup shal not come about to us also.
1 We wish and pray, but do not know whither the bitter Cup shall not come about to us also.
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2 Sincerity followeth God in the passage of his providence, to go as he leads the way: 2 Sincerity follows God in the passage of his providence, to go as he leads the Way:
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in mercies, to be the better for them, and serve him with gladnesse of heart in the abundance of all things:
in Mercies, to be the better for them, and serve him with gladness of heart in the abundance of all things:
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In Judgements, to worke off hardnesse of heart, and labour to become partakers of his holinesse: In threats and feares, to incline to the surer side, of assuring his love, and providing for the worst;
In Judgments, to work off hardness of heart, and labour to become partakers of his holiness: In Treats and fears, to incline to the Surer side, of assuring his love, and providing for the worst;
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that if creatures should faile, the Creator may be for us; and if earth cast us out, yet Heaven may receive us, into those everlasting habitations. But hypocrisie will ever halt:
that if creatures should fail, the Creator may be for us; and if earth cast us out, yet Heaven may receive us, into those everlasting habitations. But hypocrisy will ever halt:
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never right, either in feares or comforts:
never right, either in fears or comforts:
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for a while melteth, or praiseth, but never prepares for evill, or to be thankfull for good:
for a while melts, or Praiseth, but never prepares for evil, or to be thankful for good:
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and the best it doth, is onely of selfe-love, to get out of Gods hand, and avoyde smart as much as it can.
and the best it does, is only of Self-love, to get out of God's hand, and avoid smart as much as it can.
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3 If peace continue, and you prepared not for the contrary, it is ill for you howsoever: 3 If peace continue, and you prepared not for the contrary, it is ill for you howsoever:
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yee will settle upon your dregs and lees, and hold your sinnes which worke wrath: yee will be more hardned and insensible, not to repent of your sins:
ye will settle upon your dregs and lees, and hold your Sins which work wrath: ye will be more hardened and insensible, not to Repent of your Sins:
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and be more carelesse to make peace with God: and fly upon the creatures profits and pleasures, more violently and immoderately:
and be more careless to make peace with God: and fly upon the creatures profits and pleasures, more violently and immoderately:
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and must one day answer for making no good use of Gods hand stretched out against you.
and must one day answer for making no good use of God's hand stretched out against you.
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So it will be onely a Reprive, and not peace.
So it will be only a Reprieve, and not peace.
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What peace, so long as thy wickednesse remaineth? There is no peace to the wicked, saith my God, Esa 57. ult. It is a sin, to divide peace and holinesse.What peace, so long as thy wickedness remains? There is no peace to the wicked, Says my God, Isaiah 57. ult. It is a since, to divide peace and holiness.
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Peace is never found, but when it is a reward of holinesse, and an encouragement to holinesse:
Peace is never found, but when it is a reward of holiness, and an encouragement to holiness:
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nor without peace well concluded with God, Rom. 5.1. Object. Wee are prepared well enough, say some, we care not if we were dead;
nor without peace well concluded with God, Rom. 5.1. Object. we Are prepared well enough, say Some, we care not if we were dead;
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if wee were dead once, there were an end of all feare and trouble. Answ. 1 This is quickly said, but not so soone done.
if we were dead once, there were an end of all Fear and trouble. Answer 1 This is quickly said, but not so soon done.
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It is a great worke to dye well: yea the hardest taske that any hath to doe:
It is a great work to die well: yea the Hardest task that any hath to do:
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and should be done daily 1 Cor. 15.31. I dye daily. And even to them that were well resolved, the feares of death will returne now and then.
and should be done daily 1 Cor. 15.31. I die daily. And even to them that were well resolved, the fears of death will return now and then.
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2 If ye be in leed prepared to dye, yet consider, Are yee prepared to dye in such a manner, as in Ireland, children first slaine before your eyes, wife ravished, goods plundered, & c?
2 If you be in leed prepared to die, yet Consider, are ye prepared to die in such a manner, as in Ireland, children First slain before your eyes, wife ravished, goods plundered, & c?
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3 A worse death remaines for them that dye before they be prepared duely: the second death: a Lake that burneth with fire and Brimstone for ever: 3 A Worse death remains for them that die before they be prepared duly: the second death: a Lake that burns with fire and Brimstone for ever:
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where the Worme dyeth not, and the fire goeth not out. To the wicked world in common miseries, Hell follows death, Rev. 6.8 4. There be some tryals, to know whether ye be well prepared.
where the Worm Dies not, and the fire Goes not out. To the wicked world in Common misery's, Hell follows death, Rev. 6.8 4. There be Some trials, to know whither you be well prepared.
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First, if Evangelicall graces be found right upon tryall. Repentance by those notes in a Cor. 7.11. First, if Evangelical graces be found right upon trial. Repentance by those notes in a Cor. 7.11.
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Faith by purifying the heart, overcomming the world, quenching the fiery darts of the divell, and the like.
Faith by purifying the heart, overcoming the world, quenching the fiery darts of the Devil, and the like.
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Obedience by the universality of it, right aymes and ends, &c. Man may be deceived with showes,
obedience by the universality of it, right aims and ends, etc. Man may be deceived with shows,
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as copper in stead of gold: but God is a skilfull Lapidary, and cannot bee cheated:
as copper in stead of gold: but God is a skilful Lapidary, and cannot be cheated:
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Be not deceived, God is not mocked, Gal. 6, 7.Be not deceived, God is not mocked, Gal. 6, 7.
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Secondly, none can passe Gods judging of him, who hath not first duely judged himself. All are obnoxious by sin:
Secondly, none can pass God's judging of him, who hath not First duly judged himself. All Are obnoxious by since:
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and must cite, arraign, confesse, plead guilty, get into Christ and sue out their pardon.
and must Cite, arraign, confess, plead guilty, get into christ and sue out their pardon.
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And the phrases of Converts are, that they loath, deny, bemoane, abhor, judge, and condemne themselves: An excellent frame of spirit in the eye of God, who hath made a Covenant,
And the phrases of Converts Are, that they loath, deny, bemoan, abhor, judge, and condemn themselves: an excellent frame of Spirit in the eye of God, who hath made a Covenant,
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and gracious promises to such persons: Christ is a Physitian to the sicke, and a shelter against the storme, Esa 15.4. Not so to them that are touchie, and cannot abide tryall by a searching Ministery.
and gracious promises to such Persons: christ is a physician to the sick, and a shelter against the storm, Isaiah 15.4. Not so to them that Are touchy, and cannot abide trial by a searching Ministry.
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A fellon that gets not a pardon, is not prepared for the Judges comming, though perhaps he drink and be joviall.
A felon that gets not a pardon, is not prepared for the Judges coming, though perhaps he drink and be jovial.
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Thirdly, he that shrinks in smaller tryals is not likely to stand in greater:
Thirdly, he that shrinks in smaller trials is not likely to stand in greater:
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as he that cannot keep pace with a footman, is not likely to run along with a horse man.
as he that cannot keep pace with a footman, is not likely to run along with a horse man.
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What he may do, we know not; but such a one hath cause to suspect himselfe.
What he may do, we know not; but such a one hath cause to suspect himself.
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Hee that cannot endure persecution of the tongue, is not likely to endure persecution of the sword, or fire.
He that cannot endure persecution of the tongue, is not likely to endure persecution of the sword, or fire.
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He that now feares carnall neighbours, parents, Land-lords, how miserably will he feare Bonners and blood-suckers? He that will not part with a little of his goods for service of Church & Common-wealth,
He that now fears carnal neighbours, Parents, Landlords, how miserably will he Fear Bonners and bloodsuckers? He that will not part with a little of his goods for service of Church & Commonwealth,
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how will he suffer joyfully the spoyling of all his goods? Hee that will not submit Christianly, loosing one childe at the call of God,
how will he suffer joyfully the spoiling of all his goods? He that will not submit Christianly, losing one child At the call of God,
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how will hee hold patience if all his children were taken away, as Iobs were? Certainly such are not prepared to meete the Lord, comming in fury.
how will he hold patience if all his children were taken away, as Jobs were? Certainly such Are not prepared to meet the Lord, coming in fury.
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There needs much preparation for this consuming fire, Esa 33.14, 15. Raw souldiers are not fit to stand in a hot battell.
There needs much preparation for this consuming fire, Isaiah 33.14, 15. Raw Soldiers Are not fit to stand in a hight battle.
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Fourthly, examine how thou standest affected in the present causes of Gods Church and people: what the bent of thy heart is, for the good side or the bad:
Fourthly, examine how thou Standest affected in the present Causes of God's Church and people: what the bent of thy heart is, for the good side or the bad:
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for the broad way or narrow: for godly and strict Christians, or others: for the reformation of things amisse, or against it:
for the broad Way or narrow: for godly and strict Christians, or Others: for the Reformation of things amiss, or against it:
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What desire thou hast, that the good prevaile, what feare lest the evill:
What desire thou hast, that the good prevail, what Fear lest the evil:
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What joy when any good is done, whereat others bite the lip, and gnash the teeth:
What joy when any good is done, whereat Others bite the lip, and gnash the teeth:
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What prayers, fasts, charges, making of friends, for advancing the work of God:
What Prayers, fasts, charges, making of Friends, for advancing the work of God:
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Whether it be with thee as with David, whose goodnesse extended to the Saints on earth and to the excellent in whom was all his delight, but he hated Idolaters, Psal. 16.3.4. Only such have the promise, to prosper: and to have part in the consolation of the Church.
Whither it be with thee as with David, whose Goodness extended to the Saints on earth and to the excellent in whom was all his delight, but he hated Idolaters, Psalm 16.3.4. Only such have the promise, to prosper: and to have part in the consolation of the Church.
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It is not for every vaine, idle, private-minded Christian to looke for comfort in great calamities.
It is not for every vain, idle, private-minded Christian to look for Comfort in great calamities.
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They that meane to rejoyce with the godly, must first mourne with the godly. God wil acknowledg none for true borne children, but only such.
They that mean to rejoice with the godly, must First mourn with the godly. God will acknowledge none for true born children, but only such.
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We see what becomes of the fea of all, Rev. 21.8. and of private-minded ones, Iudg. 5.23.
We see what becomes of the fea of all, Rev. 21.8. and of private-minded ones, Judges 5.23.
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Curse ye Meroz, &c. What then of wranglers, scoffers, enemies of good men, and good wayes? Is not the comming of Ch•ist set purposely against them? Iude 14, 15.Curse you Meroz, etc. What then of wranglers, scoffers, enemies of good men, and good ways? Is not the coming of Ch•ist Set purposely against them? Iude 14, 15.
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Section 4. Benefits of preparing for the Crosse.Section 4. Benefits of preparing for the Cross.
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AS many as bethink themselves before-hand, how to be prepared and fit for the Lords visitation, we will to be of good cheare, AS many as bethink themselves beforehand, how to be prepared and fit for the lords Visitation, we will to be of good cheer,
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even when terrours are round about:
even when terrors Are round about:
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Bee of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the Lord? Feare not the feare of the wicked, be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all you that hope in the Lord? fear not the Fear of the wicked,
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nor say a confederacy to them. Ye are truly wise, though befooled in in the world.nor say a confederacy to them. You Are truly wise, though befooled in in the world.
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Ye do well, as Ioseph, to lay up Corne against a deare yeare. See what benefit accrewes by your preparation.
You do well, as Ioseph, to lay up Corn against a deer year. See what benefit accrewes by your preparation.
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First, ye may assure your hearts, that God is and wilbe yours: prepare to meet thy God: though your children be not yours or goods, or husbands, or any of these comforts:
First, you may assure your hearts, that God is and will yours: prepare to meet thy God: though your children be not yours or goods, or Husbands, or any of these comforts:
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I will not leave thee nor forsake thee, saith the Lord: but his owne whom hee loveth, hee loveth to the end.
I will not leave thee nor forsake thee, Says the Lord: but his own whom he loves, he loves to the end.
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His Covenant and promises are everlasting, and hee knowes who kept covenant faithfully; He knows and remembers exactly;
His Covenant and promises Are everlasting, and he knows who kept Covenant faithfully; He knows and remembers exactly;
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as if all were written in a booke. So that thou mayst say boldly, My fl•sh and my heart faileth:
as if all were written in a book. So that thou Mayest say boldly, My fl•sh and my heart Faileth:
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but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever. Secondly, ye may promise your selves a grace and strength sufficient for you: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever. Secondly, you may promise your selves a grace and strength sufficient for you:
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as to Paul. Heare the song appointed for the faithfull in evill times, Esay 26.1, 2, 3, 4. And may be a good stay for sad thoughts, what shall ye do if the Wars come even unto you.
as to Paul. Hear the song appointed for the faithful in evil times, Isaiah 26.1, 2, 3, 4. And may be a good stay for sad thoughts, what shall you do if the Wars come even unto you.
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Upon this rock the Martyrs stayed themselves, of themselves poor, weake, simple, helplesse creatures. A brother is borne for adversity: and God much more.
Upon this rock the Martyrs stayed themselves, of themselves poor, weak, simple, helpless creatures. A brother is born for adversity: and God much more.
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He is a bad friend who loveth no longer then all goes well. Cheere up therefore:
He is a bad friend who loves no longer then all Goes well. Cheer up Therefore:
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it is not your own strength wherein ye must stand against Goliahs. No, in Christ ye shalbe able to do all things, Phillip. 4.13.
it is not your own strength wherein you must stand against Goliath's. No, in christ you shall able to do all things, Philip. 4.13.
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And the joyce have in and by Christ, wilbe your strength, Neh. 8.10. Your faith, which Satan would blow away by winnowing wilbe your victory, 1 Joh. 5.4.
And the joyce have in and by christ, will your strength, Neh 8.10. Your faith, which Satan would blow away by winnowing will your victory, 1 John 5.4.
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So of patience, and the Spirit of Christ abid•ng in you, &c. And every promise remembred hath abundant strength in it:
So of patience, and the Spirit of christ abid•ng in you, etc. And every promise remembered hath abundant strength in it:
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to give strong consolation, Heb. 6.18.
to give strong consolation, Hebrew 6.18.
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Thirdly, ye may promise your selves victory in the maine, though your selves dye in the battell.
Thirdly, you may promise your selves victory in the main, though your selves die in the battle.
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The cause shall outlive all the enemies, yea and be furthered by your sufferings, Phil. 1.12. Posterity shall see the good of it, and get into Canaan, Numb 14.3. Enemies shalbe all foiled, sooner or later, and cast into hell if incurable, Rev. 20.10.
The cause shall outlive all the enemies, yea and be furthered by your sufferings, Philip 1.12. Posterity shall see the good of it, and get into Canaan, Numb 14.3. Enemies shall all foiled, sooner or later, and cast into hell if incurable, Rev. 20.10.
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Every one cannot say so of his cause and enemies, &c.
Every one cannot say so of his cause and enemies, etc.
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Fourthly ye may promise your selves a place in heaven, when the earth casteth you out or swalloweth you up:
Fourthly you may promise your selves a place in heaven, when the earth Cast you out or swalloweth you up:
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and say, Yet they cannot keepe me out of heaven, yet I shall land at those faire havens.
and say, Yet they cannot keep me out of heaven, yet I shall land At those fair havens.
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There remaineth a r•st for the people of God, he hath prepared wel for them that prepare their hearts to seek him, 1 Cor. 2.9. There remains a r•st for the people of God, he hath prepared well for them that prepare their hearts to seek him, 1 Cor. 2.9.
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Thus lift up your heads in evill times, as knowing the day of your redemption draweth nigh.
Thus lift up your Heads in evil times, as knowing the day of your redemption draws High.
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The Lord in judgment remembreth mercy, and makes good provision, even for them that perish temporally.
The Lord in judgement Remember mercy, and makes good provision, even for them that perish temporally.
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Remember the riddle of bearing Christs Crosse, He that loseth his life, shall save it, and he that saveth his life shall lose it.
remember the riddle of bearing Christ Cross, He that loses his life, shall save it, and he that Saveth his life shall loose it.
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Object. 1. If I were right in the maine, I know there were comfort enough in the worst times:Object. 1. If I were right in the main, I know there were Comfort enough in the worst times:
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but that is the question, &c. Answ. 1. This indeed is a thing to be well looked unto:
but that is the question, etc. Answer 1. This indeed is a thing to be well looked unto:
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for all the promises are made to Beleevers, to them that love and feare God, and obey his voice. Only his children doe inherite: Rom. 8.17. 2. It is a sin, not to acknowledge the grace of God in thee, as for another to presume of mercy.
for all the promises Are made to Believers, to them that love and Fear God, and obey his voice. Only his children do inherit: Rom. 8.17. 2. It is a since, not to acknowledge the grace of God in thee, as for Another to presume of mercy.
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There is that maketh himselfe poor (in grace) having great riches. And it is abhominable to condemne the righteous, as well as to justifie the wicked.
There is that makes himself poor (in grace) having great riches. And it is abominable to condemn the righteous, as well as to justify the wicked.
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An humble notice of the work of Gods Spirit is as necessary, as to take notice of sin for thy humiliation.
an humble notice of the work of God's Spirit is as necessary, as to take notice of since for thy humiliation.
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3. The maine may be assured by trying Evangelicall graces, as before:
3. The main may be assured by trying Evangelical graces, as before:
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And, how camest thou to Christ and profession? whether humbled, sick, contrite in spirit? And, what sweetnesse yeeldeth Christ now to thy soule? whether above children, riches, pleasures, other contentments? And, what judgment hast thou of Christ and the things of Christ? which is to be left, he,
And, how camest thou to christ and profession? whither humbled, sick, contrite in Spirit? And, what sweetness yields christ now to thy soul? whither above children, riches, pleasures, other contentment's? And, what judgement hast thou of christ and the things of christ? which is to be left, he,
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or those thy worldly contentments? And, what vehemency is in thy desires, to leave all for Christ? is it a flame, which much water cannot quench? Now thou comprehendest,
or those thy worldly contentment's? And, what vehemency is in thy Desires, to leave all for christ? is it a flame, which much water cannot quench? Now thou comprehendest,
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or rather art comprehended of Christ: and art known of God.
or rather art comprehended of christ: and art known of God.
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And Christ will take notice of thee for good, though thou take no notice of good in thy self.
And christ will take notice of thee for good, though thou take no notice of good in thy self.
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The root of the matter is in thee: the substance in the Oake, Esa 6.13. Object. 2. My graces are weake, if I have any at all:
The root of the matter is in thee: the substance in the Oak, Isaiah 6.13. Object. 2. My graces Are weak, if I have any At all:
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as is seen too often, even intrifling occasions. I doubt they will not suffice me in those great occasions.
as is seen too often, even intrifling occasions. I doubt they will not suffice me in those great occasions.
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Answ. 1. Being sound, they shall not miscary. The Gold-smith throwes not away one flake or dust of his gold.Answer 1. Being found, they shall not miscarry. The Goldsmith throws not away one flake or dust of his gold.
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So of sound graces, which are the work of Gods owne spirit, and have the promise of blessing and perseverance:
So of found graces, which Are the work of God's own Spirit, and have the promise of blessing and perseverance:
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To him that hath, shall be given, and whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken, To him that hath, shall be given, and whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken,
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even that which he seemeth to have, Luke 8.18. 2. We read that weak grace can do wonders:even that which he seems to have, Lycia 8.18. 2. We read that weak grace can do wonders:
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Faith as graine of mustard seed, can remove mountaines Only we must grow daily: Faith as grain of mustard seed, can remove Mountains Only we must grow daily:
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and he that hears the cry of young ravens, will finish that faith whereof at first he was the Author.
and he that hears the cry of young Ravens, will finish that faith whereof At First he was the Author.
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3. Remember the bruised reed and smoaking flaxe: and that it is Christs office, to heal and helpe:
3. remember the Bruised reed and smoking flax: and that it is Christ office, to heal and help:
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he is a mercifull high priest for us in things pertaining to God: touched with a sence of our infirmities, and can have compassion of us:
he is a merciful high priest for us in things pertaining to God: touched with a sense of our infirmities, and can have compassion of us:
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the Author and finisher of our faith, Hebr. 12.2. 4. Christ will proportion his grace to the sufferings he calls thee unto:the Author and finisher of our faith, Hebrew 12.2. 4. christ will proportion his grace to the sufferings he calls thee unto:
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that it shall be sufficient. Now lesse will serve the turne: but when thou needest more, thou shalt have more. that it shall be sufficient. Now less will serve the turn: but when thou Needest more, thou shalt have more.
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The D•sciples who were weake and raw at first, were afterward filled with power from on high, to suffer any thing.
The D•sciples who were weak and raw At First, were afterwards filled with power from on high, to suffer any thing.
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And Christians shall not know their owne strength, till it come to the proofe: lest they should be lifted up with the aboundance of Revelations.
And Christians shall not know their own strength, till it come to the proof: lest they should be lifted up with the abundance of Revelations.
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Master Glover in sight of the stake cryed out, O Austin he is come, he is come: lumpish before, and dejected. Master Glover in sighed of the stake cried out, Oh Austin he is come, he is come: lumpish before, and dejected.
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Object. 3. I feare I shall faile in the combate: and then, where is all my preparation, grace, comfort?Object. 3. I Fear I shall fail in the combat: and then, where is all my preparation, grace, Comfort?
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Answ. No, it is impossible to fall totally and finally. If it were possible, they should deceive the Elect, Math 24.24. 1. God hath undertaken for his:Answer No, it is impossible to fallen totally and finally. If it were possible, they should deceive the Elect, Math 24.24. 1. God hath undertaken for his:
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so to put his fear into their hearts, that they shall not depart from him, Jer. 32.4.
so to put his Fear into their hearts, that they shall not depart from him, Jer. 32.4.
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And I wilbe with thee in sixe troubles and in seven: in fire, and water: in prison, and every where.
And I will with thee in sixe Troubles and in seven: in fire, and water: in prison, and every where.
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When note concerning the Covenant, that he undertakes not only his owne part, but ours: and so indeed wilbe in all to us:
When note Concerning the Covenant, that he undertakes not only his own part, but ours: and so indeed will in all to us:
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that wee may well challenge all our enemies, saying, Who shall accuse, or condemn, or separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus? If we were left in our owne power, to stand or fall, wee were soone gone:
that we may well challenge all our enemies, saying, Who shall accuse, or condemn, or separate us from the love of God in christ jesus? If we were left in our own power, to stand or fallen, we were soon gone:
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but now we stand by the grace of the Covenant in Christ the Mediator. 2 He will bring on his Souldiers againe, after flight or a foile:
but now we stand by the grace of the Covenant in christ the Mediator. 2 He will bring on his Soldiers again, After flight or a foil:
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as Bilney and others, after their sinfull recantations. By faith, out of weakenesse they were made strong, Heb. 11.34. Eagles by casting their bills grow young againe:
as Bilney and Others, After their sinful recantations. By faith, out of weakness they were made strong, Hebrew 11.34. Eagles by casting their bills grow young again:
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and Christians renew their strength by waiting on the Lord, in the renewed acts of faith and repentance: Esa 40. ult.
and Christians renew their strength by waiting on the Lord, in the renewed acts of faith and Repentance: Isaiah 40. ult.
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Object. 4. The suddennesse of the thing will amaze me, and put me out of all: a dreadfull alarme: the trumpet of warre, &c. Answ. 1. How can it be suddaine, seeing it hath beene so long fore-told by faithfull Ministers from time to time? And this very doctrine of preparing for a judgement might prevent the objection.Object. 4. The suddenness of the thing will amaze me, and put me out of all: a dreadful alarm: the trumpet of war, etc. Answer 1. How can it be sudden, seeing it hath been so long foretold by faithful Ministers from time to time? And this very Doctrine of preparing for a judgement might prevent the objection.
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And it is the property of wise Christians to take warning, as Iob, c. 14.14 All the daies of my appointed time will I waite till my change come.
And it is the property of wise Christians to take warning, as Job, c. 14.14 All the days of my appointed time will I wait till my change come.
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2 Our Lord prescribes us such a course, as that the evill may not be suddain:
2 Our Lord prescribes us such a course, as that the evil may not be sudden:
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namely, by sobriety, watching, and praying. Luk. 21.34.
namely, by sobriety, watching, and praying. Luk. 21.34.
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and tells of his comming to be like a Thiefe who gives no warning and therefore the discreet Housholder will ever bolt, and keep al fast.
and tells of his coming to be like a Thief who gives no warning and Therefore the discreet Householder will ever bolt, and keep all fast.
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3 If a suddaine surprisall should set thee off the hookes, yet were no mischiefe done:
3 If a sudden surprisal should Set thee off the hooks, yet were no mischief done:
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well it may prove an inconvenience, but no mischiefe. God doth not lye at the catch against his people:
well it may prove an inconvenience, but no mischief. God does not lie At the catch against his people:
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but as a wise Captaine quickly takes the alarme, and marshalleth his men to meet an enemy,
but as a wise Captain quickly Takes the alarm, and marshalleth his men to meet an enemy,
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so doth God for his children in all assaults that are made upon them.
so does God for his children in all assaults that Are made upon them.
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The foundation of God standeth sure, having this seale, the Lord knoweth who are his, 2 Tim. 2.19. Object. 5. The extremity of suffering will put me quite off:The Foundation of God Stands sure, having this seal, the Lord Knoweth who Are his, 2 Tim. 2.19. Object. 5. The extremity of suffering will put me quite off:
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to see all burnt, rifled, in confusion. Answ. Doe not discourage thy selfe more then needs.
to see all burned, rifled, in confusion. Answer Do not discourage thy self more then needs.
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Remember the defiance which is bid to all enemies, both in the world and from Hel, Rom 8.33.
remember the defiance which is bid to all enemies, both in the world and from Hell, Rom 8.33.
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And thinke not strange concerning the fiery tryall which is to try you, as if some strange thing hapned unto you, 1 Pet 4.12.
And think not strange Concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as if Some strange thing happened unto you, 1 Pet 4.12.
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And God is faithfull, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that you are able, 1 Cor. 10.13.
And God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that you Are able, 1 Cor. 10.13.
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And if it were above man, yet not above the Lord, as the Martyrs found. Object. 6. The lingring and lying long upon me would tyre mee out.
And if it were above man, yet not above the Lord, as the Martyrs found. Object. 6. The lingering and lying long upon me would tyre me out.
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I could abide a while, and bee valiant: but — Answ. Whether long or little, it is God that must uphold thee.
I could abide a while, and be valiant: but — Answer Whither long or little, it is God that must uphold thee.
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And he is able at last, as at first: being Alpha and Omega. He will bee with thee in sixe troubles, and in seaven:
And he is able At last, as At First: being Alpha and Omega. He will be with thee in sixe Troubles, and in seaven:
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though thou be in prison ten dayes, Rev. 2.10. or, many dayes, Dan. 11.33.
though thou be in prison ten days, Rev. 2.10. or, many days, Dan. 11.33.
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Section 5. Hinderances of preparing for the Crosse. THe body hath many obstructions, which breed diseases: Section 5. Hindrances of preparing for the Cross. THe body hath many obstructions, which breed diseases:
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and the soule hath many distempers, which keep it secure in sin, that people never set to prepare to meete God in his judgements. One hinderance in Atheisme:
and the soul hath many distempers, which keep it secure in since, that people never Set to prepare to meet God in his Judgments. One hindrance in Atheism:
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men thinke not of God and eternity: God is not in all his thoughts, Psal. 10.4.
men think not of God and eternity: God is not in all his thoughts, Psalm 10.4.
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To remove this: 1. Be perswaded to meditate much and often of God, as the most desirable object of thy thoughts,
To remove this: 1. Be persuaded to meditate much and often of God, as the most desirable Object of thy thoughts,
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and the onely adequate object, to give thy soule satisfaction: in comparison of whom the exactest beauty is but deformity:
and the only adequate Object, to give thy soul satisfaction: in comparison of whom the Exactest beauty is but deformity:
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and, He made thee, he preserveth thee, he hath prepared Heaven for them that prepare themselves for it.
and, He made thee, he Preserveth thee, he hath prepared Heaven for them that prepare themselves for it.
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Hearken therefore better to the Word, and Workes of God, which testifie of him: especially Earthquakes, Thunders, and the like:
Harken Therefore better to the Word, and Works of God, which testify of him: especially Earthquakes, Thunders, and the like:
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by which the Heathens knew the eternall power and Godhead, 1 Rom. 1.20. and will ye be worse then the Heathen? And, if God meet you before you be prepared to meet him, what a sad greeting will it be!
by which the heathens knew the Eternal power and Godhead, 1 Rom. 1.20. and will you be Worse then the Heathen? And, if God meet you before you be prepared to meet him, what a sad greeting will it be!
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Sin meeteth holinesse, weaknesse Omnipotency, a Malefactor the Judge, poore stubble a consuming fire. 2 Thinke a little more of Eternity:
since meeteth holiness, weakness Omnipotency, a Malefactor the Judge, poor stubble a consuming fire. 2 Think a little more of Eternity:
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whereof blind nature had some glimpse.
whereof blind nature had Some glimpse.
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Aeternas m•tor, and Aeternus animus, and they thought death is not to be lamented, after which eternity followeth: Eternal m•tor, and Eternal animus, and they Thought death is not to be lamented, After which eternity follows:
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A reproach to Christians, if the true faith implant not as high notions, as doth infidelity, saith Ierome: A foule folly, by carelesnesse to lose an eternity of blessednesse, where is fulnesse of joy, and pleasures for evermore:
A reproach to Christians, if the true faith implant not as high notions, as does infidelity, Says Jerome: A foul folly, by carelessness to loose an eternity of blessedness, where is fullness of joy, and pleasures for evermore:
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And yet worse, to incur the eternity of misery, where the worme dyeth not, and the fire goeth not out: Mat. 25.46. These shall goe away into everlasting punishment, but the righteous into life eternall.
And yet Worse, to incur the eternity of misery, where the worm Dies not, and the fire Goes not out: Mathew 25.46. These shall go away into everlasting punishment, but the righteous into life Eternal.
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These are swallowing thoughts, if weighed duely. Feare therefore, and know, Christian Heathens are the worst sort of Heathens: These Are swallowing thoughts, if weighed duly. fear Therefore, and know, Christian heathens Are the worst sort of heathens:
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to professe to know God, and then deny him in workes, and live as without God in the world.
to profess to know God, and then deny him in works, and live as without God in the world.
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And it will be a woefull thing, to have faith driven into you: that is, by sad experience to feele there is a God, and eternity: in Hell none are Atheists.
And it will be a woeful thing, to have faith driven into you: that is, by sad experience to feel there is a God, and eternity: in Hell none Are Atheists.
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Better to beleeve it now, when a safe course may bee taken, savingly to know God in Christ,
Better to believe it now, when a safe course may be taken, savingly to know God in christ,
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and prepare to meete him in mercy. Another hinderance of preparing is earthly-mindednesse: and this, either in worldly employments, or in naturall enjoyments.
and prepare to meet him in mercy. another hindrance of preparing is Earthly-mindedness: and this, either in worldly employments, or in natural enjoyments.
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There is great distraction in worldly employments, when they are either immoderate, or inordinate.
There is great distraction in worldly employments, when they Are either immoderate, or inordinate.
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Cares of this life doe over-charge the heart, as well as surfeiting or drunkennesse, Luk. 21.34. Lawfull callings followed unlawfully can hinder much good: Cares of this life do overcharge the heart, as well as surfeiting or Drunkenness, Luk. 21.34. Lawful callings followed unlawfully can hinder much good:
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as Thornes which choaked the good seed.
as Thorns which choked the good seed.
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Our rule is, to buy as not possessing: to leave roome, time, and thoughts, and affections for better things:
Our Rule is, to buy as not possessing: to leave room, time, and thoughts, and affections for better things:
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to be heavenly-minded in earthly affaires. It were a deadly mistake, to thinke yee miscarry in unlawfull things onely:
to be heavenly-minded in earthly affairs. It were a deadly mistake, to think ye miscarry in unlawful things only:
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no, there is death even in the most lawfull things, not lawfully pursued, or enjoyed. A wrong Object, or inordinatenesse of pursuance, marreth a most usefull affection.
no, there is death even in the most lawful things, not lawfully pursued, or enjoyed. A wrong Object, or inordinateness of pursuance, marreth a most useful affection.
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God hath limited the manner, as well as the matter: set not your heart on them: &c. So of naturall enjoyments:
God hath limited the manner, as well as the matter: Set not your heart on them: etc. So of natural enjoyments:
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It is a sin to be wholly in them, as the men of Sodome and the old world, They eate, they dranke, they married, &c. A fearefull end they came unto.
It is a since to be wholly in them, as the men of Sodom and the old world, They eat, they drank, they married, etc. A fearful end they Come unto.
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Thinke how fraile the creature is, to beare you out when God comes to reckon. Account must be given, as ye see in the unjust Steward:
Think how frail the creature is, to bear you out when God comes to reckon. Account must be given, as you see in the unjust Steward:
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and that in proportion to the Talents received: Woe to the idle and unprofitable servant. A third hinderance is daintinesse:
and that in proportion to the Talents received: Woe to the idle and unprofitable servant. A third hindrance is daintiness:
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they heare it askes much adoe, to prepare rightly and so they let it quite alone. But say I:
they hear it asks much ado, to prepare rightly and so they let it quite alone. But say I:
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First, the things are good and necessary to bee had, though these troubles should never come upon you:
First, the things Are good and necessary to be had, though these Troubles should never come upon you:
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to get into Christ, to be at peace with God, to feare him, pray, prepare for Heaven, &c. And when did yee heare of excellent things,
to get into christ, to be At peace with God, to Fear him, pray, prepare for Heaven, etc. And when did ye hear of excellent things,
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as great riches and honours, purchased easily? Yet we doe not send you to Purgatory,
as great riches and honours, purchased Easily? Yet we do not send you to Purgatory,
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or bare-foote in pilgrimage, to get into the feare of God: but goe in the Evangelicall way, namely, of humiliation and justification.
or barefoot in pilgrimage, to get into the Fear of God: but go in the Evangelical Way, namely, of humiliation and justification.
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Secondly, there is a Woe to some kind of ease: that is, of them that are foolish and carelesse in their course toward God:
Secondly, there is a Woe to Some kind of ease: that is, of them that Are foolish and careless in their course towards God:
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not onely Babylon that lived deliciously, and Agag that came forth delicately, saying the bitternesse of death is past, but all that are secure in their way,
not only Babylon that lived deliciously, and Agag that Come forth delicately, saying the bitterness of death is past, but all that Are secure in their Way,
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so as not to prepare for changes. And thinke this:
so as not to prepare for changes. And think this:
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If the application of mercy bee so tedious, what would yee doe if yee must expiate your sinnes, and give God satisfaction?
If the application of mercy be so tedious, what would ye do if ye must expiate your Sins, and give God satisfaction?
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Thirdly, thinke what an amazing mischiefe it will bee, to see the evill come, and 〈 ◊ 〉 unprepared.
Thirdly, think what an amazing mischief it will be, to see the evil come, and 〈 ◊ 〉 unprepared.
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How will yee be at your wits ends, when yee expected peace, to meete with the quite contrary? The more nice and delicate, the more perplexed.
How will ye be At your wits ends, when ye expected peace, to meet with the quite contrary? The more Nicaenae and delicate, the more perplexed.
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Then, oh that wee had thought duely of these things before-hand! see Deutronomy. 28.56. and Lam. 4.5. The fourth hinderance of preparing for the Crosse, is presumption:
Then, o that we had Thought duly of these things beforehand! see Deuteronomy. 28.56. and Lam. 4.5. The fourth hindrance of preparing for the Cross, is presumption:
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people thinke themselves fit enough to dye and goe to heaven. Say I: 1 It askes a great deale of labour, to be so fitted:
people think themselves fit enough to die and go to heaven. Say I: 1 It asks a great deal of labour, to be so fitted:
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to be right for repentance, pardon of sin, part in Christ, joy in the Holy Ghost, faith, other graces: yea and to abound too:
to be right for Repentance, pardon of since, part in christ, joy in the Holy Ghost, faith, other graces: yea and to abound too:
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all would be little enough in the evill day. God will know them well, whom hee meanes to take into Heaven:
all would be little enough in the evil day. God will know them well, whom he means to take into Heaven:
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but of fruitelesse Christians hee will say, Depart, I know you not, Mat. 7.23. 2 Even good men (those that prepared themselves) at their death finde not themselves so fit as they would be:
but of fruitless Christians he will say, Depart, I know you not, Mathew 7.23. 2 Even good men (those that prepared themselves) At their death find not themselves so fit as they would be:
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but, if they had more grace and evidence, they should passe with more comfort: and, they had not thought to have dyed in such a manner:
but, if they had more grace and evidence, they should pass with more Comfort: and, they had not Thought to have died in such a manner:
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and their estate by Will is not setled to their mind: and, the passage is narrower then they thought it had beene: O this King of terrours!
and their estate by Will is not settled to their mind: and, the passage is narrower then they Thought it had been: Oh this King of terrors!
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3 If thou dye before thou be fit to dye, thou art undone for ever, Death to the wicked is but the Jaylor that casteth them into the prison of Hell.
3 If thou die before thou be fit to die, thou art undone for ever, Death to the wicked is but the Jailor that Cast them into the prison of Hell.
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Have yee never heard of the second death? It may be, the evills feared will come:
Have ye never herd of the second death? It may be, the evils feared will come:
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and when they be once come, there is no ease afterward.
and when they be once come, there is no ease afterwards.
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A woefull change, to be sent out of the world with a great deale of sorrow,
A woeful change, to be sent out of the world with a great deal of sorrow,
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and then find it worse in another world. To lose prosperity, is something: but nothing to what followeth.
and then find it Worse in Another world. To loose Prosperity, is something: but nothing to what follows.
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The fifth hinderance of preparing for the Crosse, is carnall confidence: in the Church among them, in armies, wise States-men, and the like.
The fifth hindrance of preparing for the Cross, is carnal confidence: in the Church among them, in armies, wise Statesmen, and the like.
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But first, to wicked ones al shal be to no purpose: The Lord hath rejected thy confidences, and thou shalt not prosper in them, Ier. 2.37. To others those things might be usefull and profitable, being meanes appointed of God for our good: but not to the wicked:
But First, to wicked ones all shall be to no purpose: The Lord hath rejected thy confidences, and thou shalt not prosper in them, Jeremiah 2.37. To Others those things might be useful and profitable, being means appointed of God for our good: but not to the wicked:
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it is but blowing upon them, and all comes to nothing. Secondly, the like may be said specially of Church priviledges, and beauties:
it is but blowing upon them, and all comes to nothing. Secondly, the like may be said specially of Church privileges, and beauty's:
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the house of Israel was ashamed of Bethel their confidence, Ier. 48.13.
the house of Israel was ashamed of Bethel their confidence, Jeremiah 48.13.
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Yea, though they bee good Churches, of Gods owne planting, as Shilo, fearefully destroyed for the wickednesse of his people, c. 7.12.
Yea, though they be good Churches, of God's own planting, as Shilo, fearfully destroyed for the wickedness of his people, c. 7.12.
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And the Churches of Asia, where are they? and the Westerne Churches, now brought under the Antichristian slavery? More:
And the Churches of Asia, where Are they? and the Western Churches, now brought under the Antichristian slavery? More:
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if Church priviledges be not well improved, they will rise up in Iudgement, and make a peoples condemnation worse then Sodoms, VVoe to thee Corazin, &c.
if Church privileges be not well improved, they will rise up in Judgement, and make a peoples condemnation Worse then Sodom's, VVoe to thee Chorazin, etc.
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Thirdly, in the day of wrath there is no helpe in armies, horses, vallor, wisedome, or any other meanes.
Thirdly, in the day of wrath there is no help in armies, Horses, vallor, Wisdom, or any other means.
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An horse is a vaine thing to save a man: nor the legs of man.
an horse is a vain thing to save a man: nor the legs of man.
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And Counsell is easily infatuated, that one shall clash against another, till all come to confusion:
And Counsel is Easily infatuated, that one shall clash against Another, till all come to confusion:
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by a perverse spirit which God will mingle in the midst of the Counsellors, Esa 19.14. For valor:
by a perverse Spirit which God will mingle in the midst of the Counsellors, Isaiah 19.14. For valour:
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the hearts of the Canaanites melted before Israel. For great forces: the Lord of purpose sometimes chuseth small forces to destroy them, Iudg. 7.2.4. The sixt hinderance of preparing for the Crosse, is neutrality:
the hearts of the Canaanites melted before Israel. For great forces: the Lord of purpose sometime chooseth small forces to destroy them, Judges 7.2.4. The sixt hindrance of preparing for the Cross, is neutrality:
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men are resolved to doe or suffer on neither side, but reserve themselves to take part with the stronger:
men Are resolved to do or suffer on neither side, but reserve themselves to take part with the Stronger:
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so thinking to glide smoothly from one estate to another. A great Sect in the world:
so thinking to glide smoothly from one estate to Another. A great Sect in the world:
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and they thinke themselves wise, yea the onely wise ones. Yet wise Heathens made a law against neutrality:
and they think themselves wise, yea the only wise ones. Yet wise heathens made a law against neutrality:
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not permitting any man in the danger of the Common-wealth to stand neuter.
not permitting any man in the danger of the Commonwealth to stand neuter.
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And nature taught them, they were borne for their Countrey and Parents, not for themselves alone.
And nature taught them, they were born for their Country and Parents, not for themselves alone.
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And those are base spirits, wch are either on both sides or neither, and care not what becomes of the publique,
And those Are base spirits, which Are either on both sides or neither, and care not what becomes of the public,
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so that it be well with their owne private Estate. But know:
so that it be well with their own private Estate. But know:
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First, in common calamities a man shalbe esteemed on one side or other, in one respect or other:
First, in Common calamities a man shall esteemed on one side or other, in one respect or other:
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It may be, that fide which he hath least mind unto: For his place or riches to be called a Round-head, &c. It was all one to the souldier, whether he met with a Trojan or a Rutilian.
It may be, that fide which he hath least mind unto: For his place or riches to be called a Roundhead, etc. It was all one to the soldier, whither he met with a Trojan or a Rutilian.
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Secondly, in such times to be surprized unawares and unprovided wilbe deadly:
Secondly, in such times to be surprised unawares and unprovided will deadly:
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having all thy sins upon thee to answer for, and specially thy luke-warmnesse: neither hot nor cold, having all thy Sins upon thee to answer for, and specially thy lukewarmness: neither hight nor cold,
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and thereby ready to be spewed out of Christs mouth.
and thereby ready to be spewed out of Christ Mouth.
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Section 6. Motives to prepare for the Crosse. FIrst, God hath afforded al means of preparing your selves;Section 6. Motives to prepare for the Cross. First, God hath afforded all means of preparing your selves;
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his Word, Ministers, Fasts, as fair warning as can be:
his Word, Ministers, Fasts, as fair warning as can be:
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Whose fault is it, if ye be unprovided? When husbandmen have a fine season to sow, they wil bestir themselves lust•ly: & so should Christians.
Whose fault is it, if you be unprovided? When husbandmen have a fine season to sow, they will Bestir themselves lust•ly: & so should Christians.
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When the market is past, who can make proviosin to his minde? Beware of neglecting your provision for the soule.
When the market is past, who can make proviosin to his mind? Beware of neglecting your provision for the soul.
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To day if ye will heare his voyce harden not your heart. Now is the accepted time, now is the day of salvation. To day if you will hear his voice harden not your heart. Now is the accepted time, now is the day of salvation.
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Secondly, what is our course in other things, though of lesse moment? We prepare answer in a tryall of law.
Secondly, what is our course in other things, though of less moment? We prepare answer in a trial of law.
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In Summer we lay up provisions against winter.
In Summer we lay up provisions against winter.
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And not only we, but unreasonable creatures, the pismire &c. What in the great matters of the soule.
And not only we, but unreasonable creatures, the pismire etc. What in the great matters of the soul.
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Thirdly, it wilbe wisedom, and a sign of sincerity, to prepare whether ever there be need (by War and its calamity) or no.
Thirdly, it will Wisdom, and a Signen of sincerity, to prepare whither ever there be need (by War and its calamity) or not.
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It is good husbandry to look to the main cha•os. And reason teacheth, in a doubtfull matter to make sure work:
It is good Husbandry to look to the main cha•os. And reason Teaches, in a doubtful matter to make sure work:
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to feare when the Lyon roareth, and work with God for the everlasting good of our soules: to Fear when the lion roareth, and work with God for the everlasting good of our Souls:
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to feare the displeasure of our angry Father, who sheweth some love in warning us:
to Fear the displeasure of our angry Father, who shows Some love in warning us:
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to fear the signs of the times, as a lowring cloud, which threatneth a great evill.
to Fear the Signs of the times, as a lowering cloud, which threatens a great evil.
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What, al for selfe? no yielding, but by present smart? did not Pharaoh doe as much as this comes unto.
What, all for self? no yielding, but by present smart? did not Pharaoh do as much as this comes unto.
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Fourthly, graces and comforts prepared wilbe of use another way, though publike calamities come not. Death mu• … come, and judgment:
Fourthly, graces and comforts prepared will of use Another Way, though public calamities come not. Death mu• … come, and judgement:
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and feavers may come, stone, gout, plurifie, other disaeses:
and fevers may come, stone, gout, Plurify, other disaeses:
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with grievous crosses and losses, which wilbe altogether intolerable without a good stock of grace and comfort.
with grievous Crosses and losses, which will altogether intolerable without a good stock of grace and Comfort.
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Yea, common calamities of the family:
Yea, Common calamities of the family:
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in children, servants, chapmen &c. Yea, while ye are in health, peace, sweet unity among your selves, all handsome accommodations, it is onely grace, that preventeth sinne:
in children, Servants, chapmen etc. Yea, while you Are in health, peace, sweet unity among your selves, all handsome accommodations, it is only grace, that preventeth sin:
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and the more grace, the more unblamable ye wilbe in your way: and the more profitable, according to duty.
and the more grace, the more Unblamable you will in your Way: and the more profitable, according to duty.
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And it is only holy comfort that keepeth out melancholy: as is seen in some rich ones, who have contentment little enough.
And it is only holy Comfort that Keepeth out melancholy: as is seen in Some rich ones, who have contentment little enough.
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Howsoever, this is the only full and satisfying comfort: beleeving, ye rejoyce with joy unspeakable and full of glory:
Howsoever, this is the only full and satisfying Comfort: believing, you rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory:
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and a strengthning comfort, Neh. 8.10. the joy of the Lord is your strength. Fif•ly the best prepared have found all little enough in fiery tryals.
and a strengthening Comfort, Neh 8.10. the joy of the Lord is your strength. Fif•ly the best prepared have found all little enough in fiery trials.
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The • … e kin• eat up the fat, and looked ill-favoured as before.
The • … e kin• eat up the fat, and looked ill-favoured as before.
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And oh that they had more knowledg, more faith, more grace, more hold of heaven and of Gods love!
And o that they had more knowledge, more faith, more grace, more hold of heaven and of God's love!
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If better cloathed, they had better kept out the shour of rain. And in death, oh the rebellion of flesh and blood!
If better clothed, they had better kept out the shour of rain. And in death, o the rebellion of Flesh and blood!
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oh what difficulty to passe through the straight gate! oh the sturdy corruption which they thought mortified!
o what difficulty to pass through the straight gate! o the sturdy corruption which they Thought mortified!
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oh what weaknesse of faith, which they thought far stronger! And they thought death, and they had bin better acquainted.
o what weakness of faith, which they Thought Far Stronger! And they Thought death, and they had been better acquainted.
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And a deale of worke they have to do, when they have but an hour or two to doe it.
And a deal of work they have to do, when they have but an hour or two to do it.
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Oh that others would amend their pace, and take warning by their brethren! Take victuals enough for your voyage:
O that Others would amend their pace, and take warning by their brothers! Take victuals enough for your voyage:
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ye may be wind-bound, and pusled more then ye are aware. Sixtly, God prepares to meet you:
you may be wind-bound, and puzzled more then you Are aware. Sixty, God prepares to meet you:
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both hereafter, to give glory, 1 Cor. 2.9. and in this life, to give you mercy and comfort, the father went forth to meet his prodigall Sonne, the Lord waiteth to be gracious, Esa 30.18. preventeth us with loving kindnesse, and prepareth a gracious answer. Consider:
both hereafter, to give glory, 1 Cor. 2.9. and in this life, to give you mercy and Comfort, the father went forth to meet his prodigal Son, the Lord waits to be gracious, Isaiah 30.18. preventeth us with loving kindness, and Prepareth a gracious answer. Consider:
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should the King prepare to meet a subject, and the subject not prepare to meet the King? Many a man hath made a journey in vaine to meet his friend,
should the King prepare to meet a Subject, and the Subject not prepare to meet the King? Many a man hath made a journey in vain to meet his friend,
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or lost all the preparation he made for his entertainment:
or lost all the preparation he made for his entertainment:
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but so it wil not be between a good God, and a good soule which hath prepared to meet him.
but so it will not be between a good God, and a good soul which hath prepared to meet him.
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Seaventhly, in all probability a judgment is comming. Let alone matters of State, and consider these things. Seaventhly, in all probability a judgement is coming. Let alone matters of State, and Consider these things.
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1 Sins against the holy law of God, so aggravated by circumstances:
1 Sins against the holy law of God, so aggravated by Circumstances:
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in a good land, against great mercies, after many fatherly corrections, in the midst of glorious meanes of grace, &c. Adde the great security in those sins: the generality of sinning:
in a good land, against great Mercies, After many fatherly corrections, in the midst of glorious means of grace, etc. Add the great security in those Sins: the generality of sinning:
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audaciousnesse, impunity, and the like arguments of ripenesse for vengeance.
audaciousness, impunity, and the like Arguments of ripeness for vengeance.
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2. Sins against the Gospel, now that the seven-fold light is come, yet men love darknesse rather then light, this is the condemnation, Joh. 3.19, Christ is now crucified afresh great salvation neglected, the offer of grace rejected.
2. Sins against the Gospel, now that the sevenfold Light is come, yet men love darkness rather then Light, this is the condemnation, John 3.19, christ is now Crucified afresh great salvation neglected, the offer of grace rejected.
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Generally people are very unthankful for the Gospel, and yeeld but little fruit: therefore in danger.
Generally people Are very unthankful for the Gospel, and yield but little fruit: Therefore in danger.
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When the Son was staine, the vineyard was let to other husbandmen. 3. Restraint of the Spirit:
When the Son was stain, the vineyard was let to other husbandmen. 3. Restraint of the Spirit:
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who hath almost ceased to strive with people for their amendment: as before the flood came, Gen. 6.3. My spirit shal no more strive with man:
who hath almost ceased to strive with people for their amendment: as before the flood Come, Gen. 6.3. My Spirit shall no more strive with man:
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few converted by much powerful preaching: in a great Congregation few smitten in heart, as Acts 2.37. The Lord may even seeke and looke for a man that repenteth of his evill wayes.
few converted by much powerful preaching: in a great Congregation few smitten in heart, as Acts 2.37. The Lord may even seek and look for a man that Repenteth of his evil ways.
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4. Men & women generally are either without naturall affection, the father against the son, the son against the father, &c. which brings a curse upon the earth, Malac. 4.6. The earth was filled with violence, and so drowned, Gen. 6.13. Or all for selfe, neglecting the publike:
4. Men & women generally Are either without natural affection, the father against the son, the son against the father, etc. which brings a curse upon the earth, Malachi 4.6. The earth was filled with violence, and so drowned, Gen. 6.13. Or all for self, neglecting the public:
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so that it be wel with them no matter for the Church of God, the Commonwealth, Plantations:
so that it be well with them no matter for the Church of God, the Commonwealth, Plantations:
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all seeke their owne things, not the things of Iesus Christ: all seek their own things, not the things of Iesus christ:
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and then comes a curse, as upon Meroz, not helping the Lord against the mighty, Judg. 5.23. 5. Persecution to those few that swim against the stream.
and then comes a curse, as upon Meroz, not helping the Lord against the mighty, Judges 5.23. 5. Persecution to those few that swim against the stream.
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He that abstaineth from evill, maketh himself a prey, Esa. 59.15. Every varlet thinks himselfe good enough to scorn religion in the best servant that God hath.He that abstaineth from evil, makes himself a prey, Isaiah 59.15. Every varlet thinks himself good enough to scorn Religion in the best servant that God hath.
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And for men of fashion, of all sorts of people they think none fitter for their contempt,
And for men of fashion, of all sorts of people they think none fitter for their contempt,
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then faithfull Preachers and professors of the Gospell.
then faithful Preachers and professors of the Gospel.
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6. The best Ministers have a long time cryed out of such a thing, and stil doe.
6. The best Ministers have a long time cried out of such a thing, and still do.
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Many a Lot and Noah hath told of a flood comming, or some other judgment,
Many a Lot and Noah hath told of a flood coming, or Some other judgement,
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And to this day we see little signe to the contrary. 7. Lighter afflictions have bin slighted: Hos. 5.12.13.14. 8. Great deliverances have bin to no purpose:
And to this day we see little Signen to the contrary. 7. Lighter afflictions have been slighted: Hos. 5.12.13.14. 8. Great Deliverances have been to no purpose:
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that the Lord may well say as to Israel. I will deliver you no more, Judg. 10.13. Aske mens lives, and it appeares, that men live as if they were delivered to do still all their abhominations, Jer. 7.10. FINIS.
that the Lord may well say as to Israel. I will deliver you no more, Judges 10.13. Ask men's lives, and it appears, that men live as if they were Delivered to do still all their abominations, Jer. 7.10. FINIS.
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