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and put as marginall notes along by all our labours, and all put in one Volumne together;
and put as marginal notes along by all our labours, and all put in one Volume together;
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every drop that hath fallen from our heart and head, from our Eye-lids or Eye-brows shall be all gathered up,
every drop that hath fallen from our heart and head, from our Eyelids or Eyebrows shall be all gathered up,
d n1 cst vhz vvn p-acp po12 n1 cc n1, p-acp po12 n2 cc n2 vmb vbi av-d vvn a-acp,
(96) conclusion (DIV2)
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Sighes and groanes are the teares of the heart, the heart venting it selfe at the mouth when it cannot at the eyes and other lesser pores:
Sighs and groans Are the tears of the heart, the heart venting it self At the Mouth when it cannot At the eyes and other lesser pores:
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This I know, that no man can spill all the blood of any child of God, some will stick upon you doe what you can, to tell the murtherer at the great day.
This I know, that no man can spill all the blood of any child of God, Some will stick upon you do what you can, to tell the murderer At the great day.
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What you will doe with the child now borne, whither you will be a Pharaoh or a Pharoahs Daughter to it, murther it or keepe it alive in your hearts, I know not.
What you will do with the child now born, whither you will be a Pharaoh or a Pharaohs Daughter to it, murder it or keep it alive in your hearts, I know not.
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'tas made many a sigh and groane, many a heart pang and crying out to God.
'tas made many a sighs and groan, many a heart pang and crying out to God.
pn31|vhz vvd d dt n1 cc n1, d dt n1 n1 cc vvg av p-acp np1.
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This birth though but a hard-favoured child, hath beene hard travell to us;
This birth though but a hard-favoured child, hath been hard travel to us;
d n1 cs p-acp dt j n1, vhz vbn j n1 p-acp pno12;
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so that life out of death, may that which comes forth betweene the legges, be called.
so that life out of death, may that which comes forth between the legs, be called.
av d n1 av pp-f n1, vmb d r-crq vvz av p-acp dt n2, vbb vvn.
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Child-bearing is no easie worke to any, but doubly hard to some;
Childbearing is no easy work to any, but doubly hard to Some;
j vbz dx j n1 p-acp d, cc-acp av-jn j p-acp d;
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If our Gospell be hid, after all pains fully to lay it open, such soules have great reason to feare themselves.
If our Gospel be hid, After all pains Fully to lay it open, such Souls have great reason to Fear themselves.
cs po12 n1 vbi vvn, p-acp d n2 av-j pc-acp vvi pn31 j, d n2 vhb j n1 pc-acp vvi px32.
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and yet how many notwithstanding our double industry are left behind, in the blindnesse and mis-beliefe of their soules, I know not.
and yet how many notwithstanding our double industry Are left behind, in the blindness and misbelief of their Souls, I know not.
cc av c-crq d c-acp po12 j-jn n1 vbr vvn a-acp, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 n2, pns11 vvb xx.
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Our pace in this long journey hath been slow, that you might all goe along with mee, in the well understanding and imbracing of weighty things;
Our pace in this long journey hath been slow, that you might all go along with me, in the well understanding and embracing of weighty things;
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by vertue of which wee are now come to our period of this Verse, and of the whole Chapter.
by virtue of which we Are now come to our Period of this Verse, and of the Whole Chapter.
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WHich worketh in me mightily ] The concurrence of this power wee have had in our measure all along our labour, which I would should be much acknowledged to Christ;WHich works in me mightily ] The concurrence of this power we have had in our measure all along our labour, which I would should be much acknowledged to christ;
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A concluding Speech.
A concluding Speech.
dt j-vvg n1.
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and so spend and end my dayes. { inverted ⁂ } FINIS.
and so spend and end my days. { inverted ⁂ } FINIS.
cc av vvi cc vvi po11 n2. { vvn ⁂ } fw-la.
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or to any soule, will make mee to continue mourning still in secret for you all,
or to any soul, will make me to continue mourning still in secret for you all,
cc p-acp d n1, vmb vvi pno11 pc-acp vvi n1 av p-acp j-jn c-acp pn22 d,
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which sad effect that my Ministey should be an instrument to hasten to this place,
which sad Effect that my Ministey should be an Instrument to hasten to this place,
r-crq j n1 cst po11 np1 vmd vbi dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1,
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and yet if after such costly watering you grow not nor beare not, certainly such Trees are neere unto cursing;
and yet if After such costly watering you grow not nor bear not, Certainly such Trees Are near unto cursing;
cc av cs p-acp d j vvg pn22 vvb xx ccx vvb xx, av-j d n2 vbr av-j p-acp vvg;
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then hath God by mee watered your Rootes with Wine;
then hath God by me watered your Roots with Wine;
av vhz np1 p-acp pno11 vvd po22 n2 p-acp n1;
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or if the blessing which hath gone along with these Waters at any time have turned them into Wine, in vigour upon your soules,
or if the blessing which hath gone along with these Waters At any time have turned them into Wine, in vigour upon your Souls,
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but this I can humbly and truly say, that if our choisest strength and spirits, may bee nam'd in steade of Water, Wine,
but this I can humbly and truly say, that if our Choicest strength and spirits, may be named in stead of Water, Wine,
cc-acp d pns11 vmb av-j cc av-j vvb, cst cs po12 js n1 cc n2, vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1 pp-f n1, n1,
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you are Trees watered with Wine; I cannot say that you have beene so watered by mee, I dare not;
you Are Trees watered with Wine; I cannot say that you have been so watered by me, I Dare not;
pn22 vbr n2 vvn p-acp n1; pns11 vmbx vvi cst pn22 vhb vbn av vvn p-acp pno11, pns11 vvb xx;
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'Tis storied of the Plane Tree, that at its first transplanting into Italie, 'twas watered with Wine, to make it take and prosper in those parts of the World:
It's storied of the Plane Tree, that At its First transplanting into Italy, 'twas watered with Wine, to make it take and prosper in those parts of the World:
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You Londoners are Trees watered choisely indeede.
You Londoners Are Trees watered choicely indeed.
pn22 np1 vbr n2 vvn av-j av.
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if Trees be dressed and watered well, though they never beare well, wee shall have a good Vintage.
if Trees be dressed and watered well, though they never bear well, we shall have a good Vintage.
cs n2 vbb vvn cc vvd av, cs pns32 av-x vvb av, pns12 vmb vhi dt j n1.
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and not as these Trees beare;
and not as these Trees bear;
cc xx p-acp d n2 vvi;
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As wee dresse and as wee water Trees in the Lords Vinyard, so shall wee have our wages,
As we dress and as we water Trees in the lords Vinyard, so shall we have our wages,
c-acp pns12 vvb cc c-acp pns12 vvi n2 p-acp dt n2 np1, av vmb pns12 vhi po12 n2,
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and yet what is losse to you shall be gaine to us, for wee are a sweete savour to God both in them that are saved and in them that perish.
and yet what is loss to you shall be gain to us, for we Are a sweet savour to God both in them that Are saved and in them that perish.
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Our labours lost, if this were simply all, truly 'twere nothing; but our labours lost, and your soules are lost;
Our labours lost, if this were simply all, truly 'twere nothing; but our labours lost, and your Souls Are lost;
po12 n2 vvn, cs d vbdr av-j av-d, av-j pn31|vbdr pix; cc-acp po12 n2 vvn, cc po22 n2 vbr vvn;
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and I shall be called out to give witnesse to the justice of it, and say Amen Lord Jesus, righteous is all that thou hast pronounced upon these soules.
and I shall be called out to give witness to the Justice of it, and say Amen Lord jesus, righteous is all that thou hast pronounced upon these Souls.
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now O soules, what have you profitted by all Words, Prayers, Teares, Sighes, Groanes? As Conscience can answer to this (for nothing else may then speake,) so shall your sentence be,
now Oh Souls, what have you profited by all Words, Prayers, Tears, Sighs, Groans? As Conscience can answer to this (for nothing Else may then speak,) so shall your sentence be,
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and when all is thus read over, this booke shall be closed, and this question solemnly put to you all;
and when all is thus read over, this book shall be closed, and this question solemnly put to you all;
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and read distinctly and exactly to you, and your soules made to attend, regard, and remember better then here many of you have done;
and read distinctly and exactly to you, and your Souls made to attend, regard, and Remember better then Here many of you have done;
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and this volumne put in your hand at the great day, and opened Leafe after Leafe,
and this volume put in your hand At the great day, and opened Leaf After Leaf,
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pride is spirituall wickednesse, which had suitable justice; man is made naked within as well as without, body and soul stript of God,
pride is spiritual wickedness, which had suitable Justice; man is made naked within as well as without, body and soul stripped of God,
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Man first abus'd his soul ▪ and then his body; he swel'd within, pride puffed up his spirit, the man would be God;
Man First abused his soul ▪ and then his body; he swelled within, pride puffed up his Spirit, the man would be God;
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and so in soul, mere putrifaction in all. Man is in soul-misery judiciarily. Justice hath traced sinne to its rise, and plagued it at the fountain head.
and so in soul, mere putrefaction in all. Man is in soul-misery judiciarily. justice hath traced sin to its rise, and plagued it At the fountain head.
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but the name of an uncreated thing, a piece of mere putrifaction, a worm, so in body,
but the name of an uncreated thing, a piece of mere putrefaction, a worm, so in body,
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so many base miserable things, and not one worthy of the name of a blessed creature,
so many base miserable things, and not one worthy of the name of a blessed creature,
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and so doth all the posterity to this houre; and this makes so many men, so many worms and no men;
and so does all the posterity to this hour; and this makes so many men, so many worms and no men;
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The first man poisoned his nature, and then begat as he made himself, and not as God made him,
The First man poisoned his nature, and then begat as he made himself, and not as God made him,
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the first man proves a traytour, and never since any otherwise, but one.
the First man Proves a traitor, and never since any otherwise, but one.
dt ord n1 vvz dt n1, cc av-x c-acp d av, cc-acp pi.
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In sinne was I conceived, &c. David was marred from the beginning, and made miserable as soon as crudled in the wombe, as soon as any matter was laid together for such a form. Treason stains the bloud;In sin was I conceived, etc. David was marred from the beginning, and made miserable as soon as curdled in the womb, as soon as any matter was laid together for such a from. Treason stains the blood;
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when he goes about this work, he layes the first foundation in sinne.
when he Goes about this work, he lays the First Foundation in sin.
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Corruption is got into the bloud, generation is marred, man the noblest creature cannot beget a happy creature;
Corruption is god into the blood, generation is marred, man the Noblest creature cannot beget a happy creature;
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Jacob have I loved, Esau have I hated, and this ere they had seen the world.Jacob have I loved, Esau have I hated, and this ere they had seen the world.
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wrath works against us in the very wombe:
wrath works against us in the very womb:
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Who hath delivered us from the power of darknesse. Man is in soul-misery naturally; we are children of wrath by nature; Who hath Delivered us from the power of darkness. Man is in soul-misery naturally; we Are children of wrath by nature;
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That deliverance and this in my Text mean one thing, soul-deliverance, which every soul stands in need of, but some onely enjoy;
That deliverance and this in my Text mean one thing, soul-deliverance, which every soul Stands in need of, but Some only enjoy;
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when then they have laid aside the bodies of flesh, in which they dwelt here. Even Jesus who hath delivered us from the wrath to come, 1. Thess. 1.10.
when then they have laid aside the bodies of Flesh, in which they dwelled Here. Even jesus who hath Delivered us from the wrath to come, 1. Thess 1.10.
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he needs a deliverance from this death: So there is wrath, and wrath to come; wrath that works hereafter upon spirits,
he needs a deliverance from this death: So there is wrath, and wrath to come; wrath that works hereafter upon spirits,
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Who shall deliver me from the body of this death? Soul-death is here meant ▪ man is spiritually slain, stabbed at heart, undone inwardly;Who shall deliver me from the body of this death? Soul death is Here meant ▪ man is spiritually slave, stabbed At heart, undone inwardly;
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There is death, and death with Emphasis;
There is death, and death with Emphasis;
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Man now is in soul-misery, our eternall estate is undone, our eternall life slain, the bloud of our souls is spilt upon the earth.Man now is in soul-misery, our Eternal estate is undone, our Eternal life slave, the blood of our Souls is spilled upon the earth.
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FItnesse for heaven is generally acknowledged in the foregoing verse, and particularly and fully explain'd in this and that which follows,
FItnesse for heaven is generally acknowledged in the foregoing verse, and particularly and Fully explained in this and that which follows,
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and of this nature is that deliverance here mentioned in my Text, as the words themselves explain.
and of this nature is that deliverance Here mentioned in my Text, as the words themselves explain.
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Deliver me from all my transgressions, Psal. 39.8. Deliver me from bloud-guiltinesse, Psal. 51.14. These expressions speak soul-deliverance, eternall deliverance;Deliver me from all my transgressions, Psalm 39.8. Deliver me from Bloodguiltiness, Psalm 51.14. These expressions speak soul-deliverance, Eternal deliverance;
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and not barely from such domineering evils as sinne sets up to make this life miserable:
and not barely from such domineering evils as sin sets up to make this life miserable:
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Sometimes it means eternall deliverance, soul-salvation, deliverance from sinne it self and the dominion of it,
Sometime it means Eternal deliverance, soul-salvation, deliverance from sin it self and the dominion of it,
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Attend unto my cry, for I am brought very low: deliver me from my persecutours, for they are stronger then I, Psal. 142.6.Attend unto my cry, for I am brought very low: deliver me from my persecutors, for they Are Stronger then I, Psalm 142.6.
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and hath translated us into the kingdome of his dear Sonne. Deliverance undergoes a double acceptation; it means temporall deliverance sometimes:and hath translated us into the Kingdom of his dear Son. Deliverance undergoes a double acceptation; it means temporal deliverance sometime:
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Who hath made us meet for the inheritance of saints in light, &c. What is that meetnesse? He hath delivered us from the power of darknesse,
Who hath made us meet for the inheritance of Saints in Light, etc. What is that meetness? He hath Delivered us from the power of darkness,
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and put into two branches, Deliverance from the power of darknesse, and translation into the kingdome of Christ:
and put into two branches, Deliverance from the power of darkness, and Translation into the Kingdom of christ:
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justice will break through stone-walls, and mud-walls, and through all, through your flesh and through your bones, till it come into the very spring of sinne, which is your souls,
Justice will break through stonewalls, and mudwalls, and through all, through your Flesh and through your bones, till it come into the very spring of sin, which is your Souls,
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& there it will lie burning for ever, as things when they are at their center, there rest.
& there it will lie burning for ever, as things when they Are At their centre, there rest.
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The soul is the center of sinne and wrath, and wrath will to its center do what you can,
The soul is the centre of sin and wrath, and wrath will to its centre do what you can,
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and make what fortifications you can, if your souls be not delivered and saved from that wretched condition wherein naturally they are.
and make what fortifications you can, if your Souls be not Delivered and saved from that wretched condition wherein naturally they Are.
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doth sinne revive now, and can you see the wretched state of your souls? When the sonnes of Jacob were cast into bodily misery,
does sin revive now, and can you see the wretched state of your Souls? When the Sons of Jacob were cast into bodily misery,
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then their soul-misery came to sight, what they had done to their brother Joseph, and they could lay their hand distinctly upon that within which brought so much misery without upon them.
then their soul-misery Come to sighed, what they had done to their brother Joseph, and they could lay their hand distinctly upon that within which brought so much misery without upon them.
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When ponds are stirred, and water let out, then frogs and toads appear, and we see what uggly things they are:
When ponds Are stirred, and water let out, then frogs and toads appear, and we see what uggly things they Are:
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Thus hath God dealt with many of you Londoners;
Thus hath God dealt with many of you Londoners;
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you had great estates like great deep ponds, and now God hath let out all almost, that you may see what mud, toads and frogs are at the bottome of it in your souls, with what hearts ye got and kept your wealth:
you had great estates like great deep ponds, and now God hath let out all almost, that you may see what mud, toads and frogs Are At the bottom of it in your Souls, with what hearts you god and kept your wealth:
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do you see any uggly creatures yet stirre in your souls? ye are almost, I think, some of you, in Josephs brethrens case, ready to starve for want of bread:
do you see any uggly creatures yet stir in your Souls? you Are almost, I think, Some of you, in Josephs Brothers' case, ready to starve for want of bred:
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Can you now like them tell that within, which hath made such clean work without, which hath clean'd your teeth and your states? Sensibility of soul-misery is the thing that is driven at in all this.
Can you now like them tell that within, which hath made such clean work without, which hath cleaned your teeth and your states? Sensibility of soul-misery is the thing that is driven At in all this.
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The man that complains not of soul-misery amongst all other miseries he undergoes, I am afraid is not sensible of the main evil upon him.
The man that complains not of soul-misery among all other misery's he undergoes, I am afraid is not sensible of the main evil upon him.
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Where there is a new man and an old in one heart, there is a perpetuall warre,
Where there is a new man and an old in one heart, there is a perpetual war,
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and this very sensible, I find a law in my members rebelling against the law of my mind.
and this very sensible, I find a law in my members rebelling against the law of my mind.
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That which will be death to the soul, is death to it, and the soul groans under it as in the pangs of death:
That which will be death to the soul, is death to it, and the soul groans under it as in the pangs of death:
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Who shall deliver me from the body of this death? Corruption according to its qualitie,Who shall deliver me from the body of this death? Corruption according to its quality,
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and according to its quantity, a soul sensible of its state, is sensible of both;
and according to its quantity, a soul sensible of its state, is sensible of both;
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what corrupt bloud is in him, and how much, and how it runs up and down in every vein, and pricks as it goes;
what corrupt blood is in him, and how much, and how it runs up and down in every vein, and pricks as it Goes;
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and no Physician like him that can do good to this diseased body, Who shall deliver me from this body of death? What a burthen corruption is to you, in the body of it,
and no physician like him that can do good to this diseased body, Who shall deliver me from this body of death? What a burden corruption is to you, in the body of it,
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and in the branches of it, and what a death it makes to your life; what a blessing desired is Christ, and what pantings daily about these things you know:
and in the branches of it, and what a death it makes to your life; what a blessing desired is christ, and what pantings daily about these things you know:
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there is no way like this to find out what soul-sensibilitie is in you. Consider these things, and as you find your selves indeed sensible of soul-misery;
there is no Way like this to find out what soul-sensibilitie is in you. Consider these things, and as you find your selves indeed sensible of soul-misery;
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shew it every one of you, by seeking deliverance from it, it should be all your work, what else in this world have you to do? 'Tis an imployment for life,
show it every one of you, by seeking deliverance from it, it should be all your work, what Else in this world have you to do? It's an employment for life,
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for all, to get our souls out of sinne, and into Christ;
for all, to get our Souls out of sin, and into christ;
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and yet some of you make it a work by starts, and marre all, sink your souls lower,
and yet Some of you make it a work by starts, and mar all, sink your Souls lower,
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whilst you give but a half lift, that is, lift and let fall again: the devill a little stirred, and not cast out, takes stronger hold.
while you give but a half lift, that is, lift and let fallen again: the Devil a little stirred, and not cast out, Takes Stronger hold.
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Know your work, and know your time; know this time;
Know your work, and know your time; know this time;
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You are not like to die the common death of all men, Gods sore judgements are abroad:
You Are not like to die the Common death of all men, God's soar Judgments Are abroad:
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you may have your throats cut quickly, in your beds, and how sad will it be when bloud shall touch bloud, a body in bloud touch a soul in bloud:
you may have your throats Cut quickly, in your Beds, and how sad will it be when blood shall touch blood, a body in blood touch a soul in blood:
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this will be a bloudy sight indeed.
this will be a bloody sighed indeed.
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Sinners, me thinks you do not stirre as if justice were near you, there is killing and slaying round about us,
Sinners, me thinks you do not stir as if Justice were near you, there is killing and slaying round about us,
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and we in the midst of all are asleep: is not your bloudy cloud gathering too? There is a great crie of peace,
and we in the midst of all Are asleep: is not your bloody cloud gathering too? There is a great cry of peace,
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and I think God means no such thing yet:
and I think God means no such thing yet:
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sinners, take heed justice doth not seize on your souls, ere you know them, or it.
Sinners, take heed Justice does not seize on your Souls, ere you know them, or it.
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You are making bulworks and forts to deliver your bodies, but what do you do to deliver your souls? You would not have your bodies kild,
You Are making bulwarks and forts to deliver your bodies, but what do you do to deliver your Souls? You would not have your bodies killed,
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and your souls are slain already, and stink so that God cannot indure them:
and your Souls Are slave already, and stink so that God cannot endure them:
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do you think that your bulworks will be any defence for such bodies, as have such souls in them? Will not the justice of God beat down all, to take her prey and seize upon malignants? You have more malignants in the citie then you are aware of:
do you think that your bulwarks will be any defence for such bodies, as have such Souls in them? Will not the Justice of God beatrice down all, to take her prey and seize upon malignants? You have more malignants in the City then you Are aware of:
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you have a great deal of malignancy in your souls, and this will betray you all if you look not to it;
you have a great deal of malignancy in your Souls, and this will betray you all if you look not to it;
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there are many of you desperate malignants to God, which yet are not so to the Parliament.
there Are many of you desperate malignants to God, which yet Are not so to the Parliament.
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God preaches Law now all the kingdome over, because Gospel will do no good;
God Preaches Law now all the Kingdom over, Because Gospel will do no good;
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What souls you have, and what the condition of them is, look to it, and work out salvation for them with fear and trembling, I will not give a rush else for all your forts to defend you;
What Souls you have, and what the condition of them is, look to it, and work out salvation for them with Fear and trembling, I will not give a rush Else for all your forts to defend you;
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and say, Here's that iniquity that hath made a kingdome bleed, my family desolate, undone me and mine? Paul when the Law was preached to him, sinne revived and he died, in the consideration of his wretched condition.
and say, Here's that iniquity that hath made a Kingdom bleed, my family desolate, undone me and mine? Paul when the Law was preached to him, sin revived and he died, in the consideration of his wretched condition.
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ye blind creatures are your eyes open? do you yet see any thing that belongs to your souls? doth sinne revive now things without are kill'd? your iniquity hath found ye out, have you found out it? Can you lay your hand on your heart,
you blind creatures Are your eyes open? do you yet see any thing that belongs to your Souls? does sin revive now things without Are killed? your iniquity hath found you out, have you found out it? Can you lay your hand on your heart,
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In the night owls eyes are open, and they see: 'Tis night now in England, and very dark;
In the night owls eyes Are open, and they see: It's night now in England, and very dark;
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But I will not be so generall in the application of this point, I will speak particularly to you.
But I will not be so general in the application of this point, I will speak particularly to you.
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such language as this speaks how soul-miserable thou art still.
such language as this speaks how soul-miserable thou art still.
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what a poore, blind, wretched, and naked Church thou art? what a pitifull soul thou hast? Bishops may be, and Common Prayer book may be, and this and that unwarranted thing may be in Gods worship;
what a poor, blind, wretched, and naked Church thou art? what a pitiful soul thou hast? Bishops may be, and Common Prayer book may be, and this and that unwarranted thing may be in God's worship;
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Thou beginnest to grow very poore in temporalls, dost thou yet begin to see that thou art poore in spiritualls? Thou beginnest to be made naked in body, dost thou yet begin to see thy soul-nakednesse;
Thou beginnest to grow very poor in temporals, dost thou yet begin to see that thou art poor in spirituals? Thou beginnest to be made naked in body, dost thou yet begin to see thy soul-nakednesse;
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Look about thee England, thy last remedie is upon thee to make thee good, to make thee know thy lukewarmnesse, thy settlednesse upon thy lees, thy soul-misery.
Look about thee England, thy last remedy is upon thee to make thee good, to make thee know thy lukewarmness, thy settledness upon thy lees, thy soul-misery.
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but when this will not do, the sunne sets, and darknesse comes in the place thereof, that is, misery and calamity, to beat open these doors which love could not unlock.
but when this will not do, the sun sets, and darkness comes in the place thereof, that is, misery and calamity, to beatrice open these doors which love could not unlock.
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The sunne shines a great while, as the onely kind means to open mens eyes, and to bring them to see their state;
The sun shines a great while, as the only kind means to open men's eyes, and to bring them to see their state;
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'tis Gods pulling the rope without, to make the bell speak within, (and 'tis many thousand mens unhappinesse, that they consider not this,) and it comes as the last means to do this.
it's God's pulling the rope without, to make the bell speak within, (and it's many thousand men's unhappiness, that they Consider not this,) and it comes as the last means to do this.
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yea, but what misery is thy soul in, art thou sensible of that? dost thou feel that plague of plagues, that misery within, which hath made all so miserable without? Bodily misery is but to make sensible of soul-misery;
yea, but what misery is thy soul in, art thou sensible of that? dost thou feel that plague of plagues, that misery within, which hath made all so miserable without? Bodily misery is but to make sensible of soul-misery;
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COLOS. 1.13. Who hath delivered us from the power of darknesse, and hath translated us into the kingdome of his dear Sonne.COLOS. 1.13. Who hath Delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the Kingdom of his dear Son.
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O what misery are we in, saith one! and what misery are we in, saith another!
O what misery Are we in, Says one! and what misery Are we in, Says Another!
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bloud and wounds are like to be common, to catch hold of every one, and every ones flesh shakes.
blood and wounds Are like to be Common, to catch hold of every one, and every ones Flesh shakes.
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and you are very sensible of this;
and you Are very sensible of this;
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Apply this point to your selves, are you sensible of the truth of it? do you set your selves to work answerably? Bodily misery begins to creep towards you,
Apply this point to your selves, Are you sensible of the truth of it? do you Set your selves to work answerably? Bodily misery begins to creep towards you,
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The truth is plain before you, man is in soul-misery, he needs a soul-deliverance.
The truth is plain before you, man is in soul-misery, he needs a soul-deliverance.
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there are mortall diseases upon the immortall souls of all, and the expression in the Text here speaks it plain, Who hath delivered [ us ] from the power of darknesse, who hath taken us out of the common deluge.
there Are Mortal diseases upon the immortal Souls of all, and the expression in the Text Here speaks it plain, Who hath Delivered [ us ] from the power of darkness, who hath taken us out of the Common deluge.
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but there is a plague of the heart, and that is every ones plague:
but there is a plague of the heart, and that is every ones plague:
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Who can say his heart is clean? Prov. 20.9. There is a plague of the body, but that is not every ones plague;Who can say his heart is clean? Curae 20.9. There is a plague of the body, but that is not every ones plague;
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but I cannot say of this world, that there are many lepers and many widows, but all are lepers and widows, unmarried creatures to Christ, not one good:
but I cannot say of this world, that there Are many lepers and many Widows, but all Are lepers and Widows, unmarried creatures to christ, not one good:
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There were many lepers in Israel, (saith the prophet) and he also saith, there were many widows;There were many lepers in Israel, (Says the Prophet) and he also Says, there were many Widows;
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a gangrene keeps not at one part, it runs over all:
a gangrene keeps not At one part, it runs over all:
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The whole world is shut up in sinne and misery, and needs a deliverance: what a great goal is one sinne become!
The Whole world is shut up in sin and misery, and needs a deliverance: what a great goal is one sin become!
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Unbelief hath shut up all, and that's a soul-plague, and yet the plague of all (saith the Apostle) Jews and Gentiles.
Unbelief hath shut up all, and that's a soul-plague, and yet the plague of all (Says the Apostle) jews and Gentiles.
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Wrath, death, soul-death, is passed over all men. The whole world is a great field of slain souls, not a man in the world but lies under a deadly soul-wound.
Wrath, death, Soul death, is passed over all men. The Whole world is a great field of slave Souls, not a man in the world but lies under a deadly soul-wound.
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and therefore is this deliverance here from sinne noted as the grand deliverance, Who hath delivered us from the power of darknesse, &c. Man is in soul-misery universally.
and Therefore is this deliverance Here from sin noted as the grand deliverance, Who hath Delivered us from the power of darkness, etc. Man is in soul-misery universally.
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man defiled this with sinne, and therefore this is subjected to wrath, and made to need deliverance most,
man defiled this with sin, and Therefore this is subjected to wrath, and made to need deliverance most,
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Man abus'd his glory, his soul, and therefore God turned this glory into shame;
Man abused his glory, his soul, and Therefore God turned this glory into shame;
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to cut off a finger when the man deserves to have his neck cut off, humane justice doth not go forth so unsuitably, neither doth divine.
to Cut off a finger when the man deserves to have his neck Cut off, humane Justice does not go forth so unsuitably, neither does divine.
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for you know so is the state of a beast, soul and body perishing. Justice works like justice, she makes suitable revenge;
for you know so is the state of a beast, soul and body perishing. justice works like Justice, she makes suitable revenge;
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Man that was in honour, became as the beast that perisheth, that is, perishing all over,Man that was in honour, became as the beast that Perishes, that is, perishing all over,
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and he that would be a God, is no man, but a beast:
and he that would be a God, is no man, but a beast:
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so in the greatnesse and glory of their action;
so in the greatness and glory of their actium;
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the one respects the body, the other your eternall souls,
the one respects the body, the other your Eternal Souls,
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and weak hearts, you may as well justifie your selves in an act of self murder, as in unbelief;
and weak hearts, you may as well justify your selves in an act of self murder, as in unbelief;
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and such as have spirituall sight and sense, the injunction of the Gospel is, that such should believe that Christ and his comelinesse is theirs;
and such as have spiritual sighed and sense, the injunction of the Gospel is, that such should believe that christ and his comeliness is theirs;
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Every state of man hath its proper command and injunction of God upon it, men that do not see their deformity, the injunction of the Gospel is, that such should come to Christ for eye-salve;
Every state of man hath its proper command and injunction of God upon it, men that do not see their deformity, the injunction of the Gospel is, that such should come to christ for eyesalve;
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and you that do not see your uglinesse, are wished to come to buy eye-salve that you may see.
and you that do not see your ugliness, Are wished to come to buy eyesalve that you may see.
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Ho, every one that thirsteth, and every one that is weary, come to me, saith Christ:Ho, every one that Thirsteth, and every one that is weary, come to me, Says christ:
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appropriation is no act of presumption in qualified persons: Broken hearts, you are commanded to believe:
appropriation is no act of presumption in qualified Persons: Broken hearts, you Are commanded to believe:
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the glorious sunne makes starres glorious. Sathan tells penitent spirits, that to believe is to presume:
the glorious sun makes Stars glorious. Sathan tells penitent spirits, that to believe is to presume:
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pride springs from ignorance, and both have a hand in your weak state. Weak souls, you think duty makes beauty, but it doth not, it is onely Christ;
pride springs from ignorance, and both have a hand in your weak state. Weak Souls, you think duty makes beauty, but it does not, it is only christ;
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Pride kills faith, you would have an absolute beauty in your selves to commend you to God, which will never be:
Pride kills faith, you would have an absolute beauty in your selves to commend you to God, which will never be:
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as long as Christ is, and he is everlasting, and so are all his perfections.
as long as christ is, and he is everlasting, and so Are all his perfections.
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your hearts need never droop for want of holinesse and comelinesse in the eye of God,
your hearts need never droop for want of holiness and comeliness in the eye of God,
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Weak souls, learn to comfort your selves as you should;
Weak Souls, Learn to Comfort your selves as you should;
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And thy renown went among the heathen for thy beauty; for it was perfect through my comelinesse which I have put upon thee. And thy renown went among the heathen for thy beauty; for it was perfect through my comeliness which I have put upon thee.
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The Lord himself doth approve of this application of him, and calls an applicatory beauty, our beauty, and a perfect beauty.
The Lord himself does approve of this application of him, and calls an applicatory beauty, our beauty, and a perfect beauty.
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person is comprehended under action, the perfection of Christ makes us perfect, person and action all together lovely:
person is comprehended under actium, the perfection of christ makes us perfect, person and actium all together lovely:
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Thou art perfect, and makest my way perfect: Thou art perfect, and Makest my Way perfect:
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and therefore may you that beleive say, I am complete in person and work; and so doth the Psalmist apply this point to his comfort.
and Therefore may you that believe say, I am complete in person and work; and so does the Psalmist apply this point to his Comfort.
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what he hath as Christ, that is, as one anointed, he hath it as a designed person in the stead and person of others,
what he hath as christ, that is, as one anointed, he hath it as a designed person in the stead and person of Others,
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this very use the Apostle makes, In him dwelleth all the fulnesse of the Godhead, and then observe what follows, and ye are compleated in him, Coloss. 2.9, 10. Christs completenesse is ours;
this very use the Apostle makes, In him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead, and then observe what follows, and you Are completed in him, Coloss. 2.9, 10. Christ completeness is ours;
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his fulnesse is our fulnesse, and we are complete in him, person and action:
his fullness is our fullness, and we Are complete in him, person and actium:
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Matter of consolation springs from this point, what Christ is in compleatnesse of person and action, that he is for us;
Matter of consolation springs from this point, what christ is in completeness of person and actium, that he is for us;
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The fumme of all is this, Christ is admirable both in person and action.
The fumme of all is this, christ is admirable both in person and actium.
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it is the mystery of the Apostles art here, in drawing out God in Christ, and telling you who Christ is like, that he might draw love to both.
it is the mystery of the Apostles art Here, in drawing out God in christ, and telling you who christ is like, that he might draw love to both.
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and this to work and winne; therefore are all the beauties of Christ so exactly and so loftily related;
and this to work and win; Therefore Are all the beauty's of christ so exactly and so loftily related;
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Invisible things do not work upon sensible creatures, therefore are the invisible things of God made visible in Christ, in his person and in his action,
Invisible things do not work upon sensible creatures, Therefore Are the invisible things of God made visible in christ, in his person and in his actium,
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as they see the image of God in him, his wisdome, his power, his love.
as they see the image of God in him, his Wisdom, his power, his love.
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and this to gain the like from men, they shall call Christ as God hath made him and indowed him,
and this to gain the like from men, they shall call christ as God hath made him and endowed him,
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the government shall be laid upon his shoulders, and then he shall be called this and that, &c. Transscendent honour shall be put upon him by God,
the government shall be laid upon his shoulders, and then he shall be called this and that, etc. Transcendent honour shall be put upon him by God,
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and this to gain man unto him, and therefore is it said after the mentioning of his endowments, his name shall be called Wonderfull, Counsellour, the mighty God:
and this to gain man unto him, and Therefore is it said After the mentioning of his endowments, his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, the mighty God:
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the excellency of an invisible God, shines visibly, and expressely in him, in his person and in his action,
the excellency of an invisible God, shines visibly, and expressly in him, in his person and in his actium,
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for power, for mercy, all these are out of sight, and have no expression, but in Christ;
for power, for mercy, all these Are out of sighed, and have no expression, but in christ;
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God is invisible, and hath no image nor lively expression of himself but Christ, what he is for wisdome,
God is invisible, and hath no image nor lively expression of himself but christ, what he is for Wisdom,
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Christ is in person and action complete, to expresse and gain affection.
christ is in person and actium complete, to express and gain affection.
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In whom we have redemption through his bloud, the forgivenesse of sinnes, who is the image cf the invisible God, &c. Complement is to expresse and to gain love;In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of Sins, who is the image cf the invisible God, etc. Compliment is to express and to gain love;
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and lift souls out of hell to heaven. This lies along in the story here:
and lift Souls out of hell to heaven. This lies along in the story Here:
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if in the image and form of God, and equall to him, he will do equall to him, things which no man can do, destroy principalities and powers,
if in the image and from of God, and equal to him, he will do equal to him, things which no man can do, destroy principalities and Powers,
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if a Sonne of the Highest, he will do the highest things, things incomparably great, all shall see it and say so:
if a Son of the Highest, he will do the highest things, things incomparably great, all shall see it and say so:
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He shall be great, and shall be called the Sonne of the Highest, as things are in the greatnesse and glory of their birth and formation,He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest, as things Are in the greatness and glory of their birth and formation,
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Alike place is that, Luke 1.32.
Alike place is that, Lycia 1.32.
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and therefore suitable to him in action: he redeems from hell, from the torturing power, not onely of men, but of devils.
and Therefore suitable to him in actium: he redeems from hell, from the torturing power, not only of men, but of Devils.
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Christ is made higher then the heavens, and therefore can produce higher effects; he is made as high as the Highest;
christ is made higher then the heavens, and Therefore can produce higher effects; he is made as high as the Highest;
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for such an high Priest became us, who is holy, harmlesse, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher then the heavens. for such an high Priest became us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from Sinners, and made higher then the heavens.
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See this argumentation used by the spirit of God himself, Hebr. 7.25, 26. Wherefore he is able to save them to the utmost, that is, for ever, that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them:
See this argumentation used by the Spirit of God himself, Hebrew 7.25, 26. Wherefore he is able to save them to the utmost, that is, for ever, that come unto God by him, seeing he ever lives to make Intercession for them:
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but Christ being made above them, he acts above them, and produceth everlasting things suitable to his form.
but christ being made above them, he acts above them, and Produceth everlasting things suitable to his from.
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but he longer, because higher, and because made above them; the heavens can make no everlasting operation, because they have no everlasting form;
but he longer, Because higher, and Because made above them; the heavens can make no everlasting operation, Because they have no everlasting from;
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which action is suitable to his form: he is made of an everlasting shape, above the heavens; these last a great while,
which actium is suitable to his from: he is made of an everlasting shape, above the heavens; these last a great while,
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as all suitable to this supreame form, wherefore he is said to save to the uttermost for evermore:
as all suitable to this supreme from, Wherefore he is said to save to the uttermost for evermore:
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according to the nobility of form so is action, and therefore are his actions mentioned in that place,
according to the Nobilt of from so is actium, and Therefore Are his actions mentioned in that place,
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Christ is in his form more noble then the heavens, those noblest bodies;
christ is in his from more noble then the heavens, those Noblest bodies;
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and therefore of more power and glory in action then they, though they be most admirable bodies in the world in operation.
and Therefore of more power and glory in actium then they, though they be most admirable bodies in the world in operation.
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as things are made so they act, he is incomparably made, and therefore incomparably acts, he is made higher then the heavens,
as things Are made so they act, he is incomparably made, and Therefore incomparably acts, he is made higher then the heavens,
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The admirablenesse of Christs person makes the admirablenesse of his action;
The admirableness of Christ person makes the admirableness of his actium;
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and here loftily expressed, and admired: Who is the image of the invisible God, the first born of everie creature,
and Here loftily expressed, and admired: Who is the image of the invisible God, the First born of every creature,
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Christs goodnesse is admirably glorious and beautifull, as any other beauty so is the beauty both of inside and outside of every thing belonging to Christ,
Christ Goodness is admirably glorious and beautiful, as any other beauty so is the beauty both of inside and outside of every thing belonging to christ,
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and how great is his beauty? Zach. 9.17.and how great is his beauty? Zach 9.17.
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therefore both are joyned together by the Prophet Zachary, and admired, How great is his goodnesse,
Therefore both Are joined together by the Prophet Zachary, and admired, How great is his Goodness,
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in place a King, in countenance the image of God, in birth primogenitus cunctae creaturae, inside and outside, both are as beautifull as the other, his goodnesse as beautifull as his greatnesse;
in place a King, in countenance the image of God, in birth Primogenitus cunctae creaturae, inside and outside, both Are as beautiful as the other, his Goodness as beautiful as his greatness;
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but not of one good quality; but none of these are wanting in Christ, he hath a generall beauty:
but not of one good quality; but none of these Are wanting in christ, he hath a general beauty:
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some have all these beauties without, but none within, of a good family, of a good countenance, of a good rank,
Some have all these beauty's without, but none within, of a good family, of a good countenance, of a good rank,
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but of a beautifull stock, the first-born of a brave family:
but of a beautiful stock, the firstborn of a brave family:
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and others in their birth and pedigree, as Esau, all over rude and hairy, a rough man,
and Others in their birth and pedigree, as Esau, all over rude and hairy, a rough man,
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So others onely have their beauty in their face and skinne, as Absolon;
So Others only have their beauty in their face and skin, as Absalom;
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Saul was the shame of Israel, and the plague of his family, if personally and practically considered, all his beauty then lay in his chair.
Saul was the shame of Israel, and the plague of his family, if personally and practically considered, all his beauty then lay in his chair.
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Some have beauty onely by their place and office, and so had Saul, and in this sense merely I think called the beauty of Israel, the beauty of Israel is slain.
some have beauty only by their place and office, and so had Saul, and in this sense merely I think called the beauty of Israel, the beauty of Israel is slave.
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but in reference to Gods great family, which consists of two worlds, three worlds, all that compasse and every one of those rooms, which contain every creature. Who is the image of the invisible God, the first born of every creature.
but in Referente to God's great family, which consists of two world's, three world's, all that compass and every one of those rooms, which contain every creature. Who is the image of the invisible God, the First born of every creature.
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and therefore called here an invisible God: if you look at birth, he is Reuben, a first born, not in reference to this little family or that,
and Therefore called Here an invisible God: if you look At birth, he is Reuben, a First born, not in Referente to this little family or that,
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if you look at countenance, he is the image of that God which is so glorious that no mortall eye can behold,
if you look At countenance, he is the image of that God which is so glorious that no Mortal eye can behold,
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if you look at calling, none is imployed like him, for he brings souls out of the devils power with his bloud:
if you look At calling, none is employed like him, for he brings Souls out of the Devils power with his blood:
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if you look at calling, if you look at countenance, if you look at birth, in all these he is beyond all:
if you look At calling, if you look At countenance, if you look At birth, in all these he is beyond all:
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he makes similitude to him, who otherwise is without similitude;
he makes similitude to him, who otherwise is without similitude;
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for his person 'tis the noblest, 'tis the highest representation of God that is in this world, no creature in this world yields the like;
for his person it's the Noblest, it's the highest representation of God that is in this world, no creature in this world yields the like;
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For his office 'tis the noblest, 'tis to make peace between man and God:
For his office it's the Noblest, it's to make peace between man and God:
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Christ hath his encomium here by men truly discerning and heare what they say, and be taken:
christ hath his encomium Here by men truly discerning and hear what they say, and be taken:
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and so in the judgement of those who can discern what God, and what the highest beauty is;
and so in the judgement of those who can discern what God, and what the highest beauty is;
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He is the image of the invisible God; the first born of every creature. Christ is admirable in action and person, altogether lovely, so in the judgement of God,
He is the image of the invisible God; the First born of every creature. christ is admirable in actium and person, altogether lovely, so in the judgement of God,
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you are now to heare of him according to dignity of person, he is as in action so in person the noblest;
you Are now to hear of him according to dignity of person, he is as in actium so in person the Noblest;
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YOu have heard of Christ according to the dignity of office, a Redeemer, a redeemer with his bloud;
YOu have herd of christ according to the dignity of office, a Redeemer, a redeemer with his blood;
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Coloss. 1.15. Who is the image of the invisible God, the first born of every creature.Coloss. 1.15. Who is the image of the invisible God, the First born of every creature.
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and therefore are according to his own order of expression to be prosecuted. Who is the image, &c. The image of God signifies severall things, sometime similitude in place, and sometime similitude in qualification.
and Therefore Are according to his own order of expression to be prosecuted. Who is the image, etc. The image of God signifies several things, sometime similitude in place, and sometime similitude in qualification.
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Christ hath a generall beautie, and this particularly expressed, first his image, & then his birth,
christ hath a general beauty, and this particularly expressed, First his image, & then his birth,
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and to the joyfull giving up of our own account at the great day.
and to the joyful giving up of our own account At the great day.
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your prayers are doubly needed, and I intreat that they may be answerably powred forth, that our labours may be solid and sweet, to the salvation of your immortall souls,
your Prayers Are doubly needed, and I entreat that they may be answerably poured forth, that our labours may be solid and sweet, to the salvation of your immortal Souls,
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Men over-matched should have help from others:
Men overmatched should have help from Others:
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and utterred exact to reach the loftiest beings; and in such a stile and strain doth the holy Ghost speak here.
and uttered exact to reach the Loftiest beings; and in such a style and strain does the holy Ghost speak Here.
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Coloss. 1.15. Who is the image, &c. SCripture expressions are above us, where lowest and plainest, but how much more where deep,Coloss. 1.15. Who is the image, etc. SCripture expressions Are above us, where lowest and Plainest, but how much more where deep,
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You being like the Sonne of God, you shall have one like the Sonne of God, to embrace you in fiery flames, as the three children had.
You being like the Son of God, you shall have one like the Son of God, to embrace you in fiery flames, as the three children had.
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Christs image is his mark upon you for mercy, he will know you by this, in the midst of the bloudiest battell, in the midst of a fired citie.
Christ image is his mark upon you for mercy, he will know you by this, in the midst of the bloodiest battle, in the midst of a fired City.
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though all the land be so sad.
though all the land be so sad.
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But as for you that bear the image of Christ, lift up your heads, sing for joy of heart now,
But as for you that bear the image of christ, lift up your Heads, sing for joy of heart now,
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uggly souls, I cannot endure any longer to look upon them.
uggly Souls, I cannot endure any longer to look upon them.
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Let them have marshall law, will the Lord of hosts say, slay them in their beds, slay them at their doors;
Let them have marshal law, will the Lord of hosts say, slay them in their Beds, slay them At their doors;
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This man is as like the Devil in heart, as he can look, let children swimme home to their father in bloud, I will make no better conveyance for them.
This man is as like the devil in heart, as he can look, let children swim home to their father in blood, I will make no better conveyance for them.
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the sword of the Lords vengeance is come to rip you up, you shall be known as you are, judged as you are.
the sword of the lords vengeance is come to rip you up, you shall be known as you Are, judged as you Are.
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and a naughty life, this trade must down now;
and a naughty life, this trade must down now;
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Deluded souls, I dread to think of you, you have used a damnable art a great while, to mask a naughty heart,
Deluded Souls, I dread to think of you, you have used a damnable art a great while, to mask a naughty heart,
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and unmask the face of the inward man to the judge of all.
and unmask the face of the inward man to the judge of all.
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for conscience then shall manage its office fully, without any confront from an unsound heart, it shall speak out then,
for conscience then shall manage its office Fully, without any confront from an unsound heart, it shall speak out then,
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whose image and superscrition is upon this soul? If you would seek to delude at that day, it will not do in the least,
whose image and superscrition is upon this soul? If you would seek to delude At that day, it will not do in the least,
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after him, the next dispatch will be for eternity, and it will bear but upon the resolution of this question;
After him, the next dispatch will be for eternity, and it will bear but upon the resolution of this question;
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and so doth Christ, neither will he be deceived, therefore deceive not your selves: Death is at your doore, do you not see him;
and so does christ, neither will he be deceived, Therefore deceive not your selves: Death is At your door, do you not see him;
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Sinners look well upon your souls, who are they like, Christ or Sathan? Sathan knows who are like him,
Sinners look well upon your Souls, who Are they like, christ or Sathan? Sathan knows who Are like him,
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and holinesse, according to that of the Apostle, Put on the new man which after God, is created in righteousnesse, and true holinesse.
and holiness, according to that of the Apostle, Put on the new man which After God, is created in righteousness, and true holiness.
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Whom he did fore-know, he did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his sonne, that is, in purity, in righteousnesse,Whom he did foreknow, he did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his son, that is, in purity, in righteousness,
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As Christ is the image of God in purity, so we are to conform to him.
As christ is the image of God in purity, so we Are to conform to him.
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The summe of all is this, that Christ is that person in the trinity, which doth most immediately and fully, hold forth God to mans observation and use, for temporall and eternall good.
The sum of all is this, that christ is that person in the trinity, which does most immediately and Fully, hold forth God to men observation and use, for temporal and Eternal good.
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and therefore called both immortall and invisible. And so the expresse image of Gods person, and the brightnesse of his glory.
and Therefore called both immortal and invisible. And so the express image of God's person, and the brightness of his glory.
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but infinite as God, and in this sence, above the reach of sence, and much more above the injury of finite force,
but infinite as God, and in this sense, above the reach of sense, and much more above the injury of finite force,
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Spirits have no flesh and bloud, no deadly matter, because no mixture. Christs divine nature is spirituall, and the spirituality of his being, not infinite as Angels,
Spirits have no Flesh and blood, no deadly matter, Because no mixture. Christ divine nature is spiritual, and the spirituality of his being, not infinite as Angels,
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Immortall. Christ was never quite dead, he was so fully in the image of God: malice killed man, but could not kill God-man, nor never will. Immortal. christ was never quite dead, he was so Fully in the image of God: malice killed man, but could not kill God-man, nor never will.
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by him all things are made, and by him all things shall be destroyed, but he himself abideth for ever, as God doth.
by him all things Are made, and by him all things shall be destroyed, but he himself Abideth for ever, as God does.
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but without beginning or end of dayes himself:
but without beginning or end of days himself:
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Christ was that word which began all, and will be that word which shall end all, he is Alpha and Omega,
christ was that word which began all, and will be that word which shall end all, he is Alpha and Omega,
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Before Abraham was, Christ was, before any creature was, Christ was; in the beginning was the word.
Before Abraham was, christ was, before any creature was, christ was; in the beginning was the word.
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and under this notion Christ hath the attributes of God given him, and called as he is, a king eternall, immortall, invisible.
and under this notion christ hath the attributes of God given him, and called as he is, a King Eternal, immortal, invisible.
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according to his divinity, he is essentially the same with the invisible God, and therefore called by the Authour to the Hebrews, the engraven character of his person or the figure of his substance, NONLATINALPHABET, the character of his substance,
according to his divinity, he is essentially the same with the invisible God, and Therefore called by the Author to the Hebrews, the engraven character of his person or the figure of his substance,, the character of his substance,
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Finally, Christ is the image of God, as in majesty and purity, so in simplicity of being:
Finally, christ is the image of God, as in majesty and purity, so in simplicity of being:
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the image of the invisible God.
the image of the invisible God.
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but this is uncreatedly exact in the second Adam, which gives him this high title in the text;
but this is uncreatedly exact in the second Adam, which gives him this high title in the text;
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Holinesse and righteousnesse, was called Gods image in Adam, because this was in his person and action createdly exact,
Holiness and righteousness, was called God's image in Adam, Because this was in his person and actium createdly exact,
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Under this notion is Christ called the image of God.
Under this notion is christ called the image of God.
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Grace and truth are the nature of God, and these in fulnesse, are in the person and action of Christ, which plainly speaks out what Christ is, to all the world.
Grace and truth Are the nature of God, and these in fullness, Are in the person and actium of christ, which plainly speaks out what christ is, to all the world.
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love is tendred, and if abused, wrath cuts off that person, or that people, and this is the carriage of Christ through the world.
love is tendered, and if abused, wrath cuts off that person, or that people, and this is the carriage of christ through the world.
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Grace goes forth in truth, mercy is managed by justice;
Grace Goes forth in truth, mercy is managed by Justice;
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Christs action is oft beyond our apprehension, and contrary to our expectation, but never beyond, nor contrary to grace and truth.
Christ actium is oft beyond our apprehension, and contrary to our expectation, but never beyond, nor contrary to grace and truth.
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all his Laws are sure, and stand fast for ever, and they are done in truth and uprightnesse. all his Laws Are sure, and stand fast for ever, and they Are done in truth and uprightness.
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the works of Gods hands are veritie and judgement; the works of God's hands Are verity and judgement;
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yet this we can pitch upon, that grace and truth are the scope of them all:
yet this we can pitch upon, that grace and truth Are the scope of them all:
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Providence is full of variety of action, and all very profound, one cannot feel bottom here,
Providence is full of variety of actium, and all very profound, one cannot feel bottom Here,
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And the word was made flesh, and dwelt amongst us, and we beheld his glory, as the glory of the onely begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.
And the word was made Flesh, and dwelled among us, and we beheld his glory, as the glory of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.
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Christ, as he is the power of God, and the wisdome of God, so he is the justice and the mercy of God, he is grace and truth, and the fulnesse of these in view.
christ, as he is the power of God, and the Wisdom of God, so he is the Justice and the mercy of God, he is grace and truth, and the fullness of these in view.
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justice and mercy are the purity of God, as power and wisdome are the majesty of God;
Justice and mercy Are the purity of God, as power and Wisdom Are the majesty of God;
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Christ is the image of God, as in majesty, so in purity:
christ is the image of God, as in majesty, so in purity:
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and immensity of being and working, which makes up the majesty of God, and so one part of the image of God in Christ.
and immensity of being and working, which makes up the majesty of God, and so one part of the image of God in christ.
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The power of God fully as 'tis, and the wisdome of God, according to its naturality,
The power of God Fully as it's, and the Wisdom of God, according to its naturality,
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as in a proper body, and answerably work to the managing of power, and therefore is it said, that he did all things well, and that he spake and did, as never man did.
as in a proper body, and answerably work to the managing of power, and Therefore is it said, that he did all things well, and that he spoke and did, as never man did.
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so in Christ lies wrapt up, wisdome, and knowledge, in their full dimensions, and according to their incomprehensible nature,
so in christ lies wrapped up, Wisdom, and knowledge, in their full dimensions, and according to their incomprehensible nature,
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and there lies aboundance of treasures, after an unexpressable measure:
and there lies abundance of treasures, After an unexpressable measure:
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'Tis an allusion to treasure, where it lies naturally hid in the earth in a proper body;
It's an allusion to treasure, where it lies naturally hid in the earth in a proper body;
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There is not any excellency accidentall in Christ, so you are not to understand the term hid, but all excellency of power and wisdome, wrapt up in flesh naturally, in him there is the fulnesse of the God-head bodily.
There is not any excellency accidental in christ, so you Are not to understand the term hid, but all excellency of power and Wisdom, wrapped up in Flesh naturally, in him there is the fullness of the Godhead bodily.
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or due place, or any other oportune, and seasonable circumstance. In him are hid all the treasures of wisdome and knowledge.
or due place, or any other opportune, and seasonable circumstance. In him Are hid all the treasures of Wisdom and knowledge.
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no action of his proves an abortive, or looses one whit of its scope or intention for want of due time,
no actium of his Proves an abortive, or looses one whit of its scope or intention for want of due time,
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Christ hath an almighty arm, and an almighty brain, he over-reaches all, the deceived and the deceiver;
christ hath an almighty arm, and an almighty brain, he overreaches all, the deceived and the deceiver;
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as alwayes going forth together to man. But unto them which are called both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdome of God.
as always going forth together to man. But unto them which Are called both jews and Greeks, christ the power of God, and the Wisdom of God.
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Christ is the power of God, and the wisdome of God, and both joyned together by the Apostle,
christ is the power of God, and the Wisdom of God, and both joined together by the Apostle,
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Infinite power, puts forth in infinite wisdome, that's the complete majesty of God, and both these in Christ, and no where else.
Infinite power, puts forth in infinite Wisdom, that's the complete majesty of God, and both these in christ, and no where Else.
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divine power working fully as it is, according to its infinite nature infinitely; and so it works in none, nor by none, but in and by Christ.
divine power working Fully as it is, according to its infinite nature infinitely; and so it works in none, nor by none, but in and by christ.
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and manages all things according to the counsell of his will, which is one beam of God:
and manages all things according to the counsel of his will, which is one beam of God:
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Christ moves in an upper sphere, and moves all other after him, as he pleaseth, he sits in heaven and doth what soever he will, he puts forth an infinite power here, which I wonder this world can bear,
christ moves in an upper sphere, and moves all other After him, as he Pleases, he sits in heaven and does what soever he will, he puts forth an infinite power Here, which I wonder this world can bear,
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and under earth, he is the head of all principallitie and power, Coloss. 2.10.
and under earth, he is the head of all principality and power, Coloss. 2.10.
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men, devils, winds, seas, are all subject to him. Christ makes every knee bow to him, of things in heaven, and things in earth,
men, Devils, winds, Seas, Are all Subject to him. christ makes every knee bow to him, of things in heaven, and things in earth,
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What they falsly said of Simon the sorcerer, that I may truly say of Christ, He is the great power of God, he hath power over all flesh, over all spirits;
What they falsely said of Simon the sorcerer, that I may truly say of christ, He is the great power of God, he hath power over all Flesh, over all spirits;
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divine majesty notes two things, infinite power, and wisdome, and Christ carries both these through the world in open view, which none else do, neither man nor Angel.
divine majesty notes two things, infinite power, and Wisdom, and christ carries both these through the world in open view, which none Else doe, neither man nor Angel.
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I intend to touch all these, and then give you the use. Christ holds forth the majesty of God to man:
I intend to touch all these, and then give you the use. christ holds forth the majesty of God to man:
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Christ is the image of God in majestie, in purity, in simplicity, and Identity of being:
christ is the image of God in majesty, in purity, in simplicity, and Identity of being:
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for no man hath seen God at any time, that is, as he is, onely he that lay in his bosome thus saw him.
for no man hath seen God At any time, that is, as he is, only he that lay in his bosom thus saw him.
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God hath no artificiall similitude, nor no naturall similitude, nothing grows like him, nor nothing can be made like him.
God hath no artificial similitude, nor no natural similitude, nothing grows like him, nor nothing can be made like him.
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for God hath no representation, for divine adoration but Christ;
for God hath no representation, for divine adoration but christ;
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When we would conceive of God as he is, we are to conceive of him as he holds forth himself in Christ, and no where else;
When we would conceive of God as he is, we Are to conceive of him as he holds forth himself in christ, and no where Else;
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They are exclusive words, and make a proper rule for our right apprehension of God.
They Are exclusive words, and make a proper Rule for our right apprehension of God.
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THis is said of Christ eminenter, he is what none else are in heaven or in earth for likenesse to God.
THis is said of christ Eminently, he is what none Else Are in heaven or in earth for likeness to God.
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Coloss. 1.15. Who is the image of the invisible God.Coloss. 1.15. Who is the image of the invisible God.
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if means to reclaim take place before cutting off, I wish that may be used every where. if means to reclaim take place before cutting off, I wish that may be used every where.
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know your own blindnesse, and it will teach you how to use your out-going against others:
know your own blindness, and it will teach you how to use your outgoing against Others:
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if there be any place to sanctifie your selves, and to save this generation, it will be well if God give you hearts to take it;
if there be any place to sanctify your selves, and to save this generation, it will be well if God give you hearts to take it;
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and it will be no wonder to see scarce one part of four out-live our present misery;
and it will be no wonder to see scarce one part of four outlive our present misery;
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The beast and the image of the beast, idolatry and superstition, hath swayed above three parts of us for a long time,
The beast and the image of the beast, idolatry and Superstition, hath swayed above three parts of us for a long time,
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'tis the manner of God to whip his with those with whom they sinne, and commit fornication.
it's the manner of God to whip his with those with whom they sin, and commit fornication.
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and therefore 'tis no wonder that we fall corporally with them that fall;
and Therefore it's no wonder that we fallen corporally with them that fallen;
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False representation makes false adoration, and our kingdome is full of this, and we have done little spiritually to give better instruction,
False representation makes false adoration, and our Kingdom is full of this, and we have done little spiritually to give better instruction,
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and in the presence of the holy Lambe. and in the presence of the holy Lamb.
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and he shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels,
and he shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy Angels,
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If any man worship the beast and his image, and receive his mark in his forehead or in his hand, the same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is powred out without mixture into the cup of his indignation, If any man worship the beast and his image, and receive his mark in his forehead or in his hand, the same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out without mixture into the cup of his Indignation,
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Read the sad condition of this generation, Revel. 14.9.
Read the sad condition of this generation, Revel. 14.9.
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and which nothing quencheth, but the bloud of them that kindle it; shed this when called to it, or else God will, and yours too.
and which nothing quenches, but the blood of them that kindle it; shed this when called to it, or Else God will, and yours too.
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namely, jealousie which is a kind of unquenchable fire, which burns to the third and fourth generation,
namely, jealousy which is a kind of unquenchable fire, which burns to the third and fourth generation,
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I know not what fire this puts in your spirits, I know what fire it kindles in Gods spirit,
I know not what fire this puts in your spirits, I know what fire it kindles in God's Spirit,
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I go forth against a company of carnall worshippers, which destroy God, which change the glory of the incorruptible God, into an image made like to corruptible man.
I go forth against a company of carnal worshippers, which destroy God, which change the glory of the incorruptible God, into an image made like to corruptible man.
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Men which have corrupted their own glory, strive to corrupt infinite glory, let this set an edge upon every mans sword:
Men which have corrupted their own glory, strive to corrupt infinite glory, let this Set an edge upon every men sword:
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and yet this is the abomination of Rome, and the persons which we stand to defend our selves against at this day.
and yet this is the abomination of Room, and the Persons which we stand to defend our selves against At this day.
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Carnality speaks corruptibility, and that is admirable abominable to relieve apprehension by, respecting an incorruptible God,
Carnality speaks corruptibility, and that is admirable abominable to relieve apprehension by, respecting an incorruptible God,
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and multitudes of carnall representations, whereas God is a spirit, and under the same notion and apprehension alone, must be worshipped.
and Multitudes of carnal representations, whereas God is a Spirit, and under the same notion and apprehension alone, must be worshipped.
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How Romanists conceive of God, they give it you under their hand ▪ by the many sensuall helps they use in their devotion, their images,
How Romanists conceive of God, they give it you under their hand ▪ by the many sensual helps they use in their devotion, their Images,
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and he will draw it out himself in his life.
and he will draw it out himself in his life.
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if you would know any mans conception of God, look upon his action, if you would know what idol is in any mans heart, be but patient a while,
if you would know any men conception of God, look upon his actium, if you would know what idol is in any men heart, be but patient a while,
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the idol of the heart begins the idol of the hand, and outward man necessarily:
the idol of the heart begins the idol of the hand, and outward man necessarily:
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and to birds, and foure-footed beasts, saith the Apostle. First they became vain in imagination, then in action;and to Birds, and fourfooted beasts, Says the Apostle. First they became vain in imagination, then in actium;
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Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools, and changed the glory of the uncorruptible God, into an image made like to corruptible man, Professing themselves to be wise, they became Fools, and changed the glory of the uncorruptible God, into an image made like to corruptible man,
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God will have what is in the heart, under the mans hand to condemne him:
God will have what is in the heart, under the men hand to condemn him:
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what is the idole of any mans heart, shall become the idol of his life, to his death.
what is the idol of any men heart, shall become the idol of his life, to his death.
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the pride of man and the wrath of God is in this;
the pride of man and the wrath of God is in this;
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Some mens principles are strange, yet they will venture their souls upon the practise of them;
some men's principles Are strange, yet they will venture their Souls upon the practice of them;
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and yet thus men generally live and die.
and yet thus men generally live and die.
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the heart chooseth its way, and then fancy & other powers set up a god in similitude to this way, to go before the man, to confirm the man in his way, and to seal his destruction;
the heart chooses its Way, and then fancy & other Powers Set up a god in similitude to this Way, to go before the man, to confirm the man in his Way, and to seal his destruction;
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will guides affection, affection guides fancie, and fancie guides action, when the soul is given up to sinne and death:
will guides affection, affection guides fancy, and fancy guides actium, when the soul is given up to sin and death:
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A vain heart makes vain imaginations;
A vain heart makes vain Imaginations;
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Look how the heart is engaged, so it fancies God, and represents him to it self.
Look how the heart is engaged, so it fancies God, and represents him to it self.
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Mens principles are strange which conceive otherwise, and yet persons abusing their light, make what apprehensions of God they please.
Mens principles Are strange which conceive otherwise, and yet Persons abusing their Light, make what apprehensions of God they please.
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There is no representation, for relief of apprehension in adoration, but Christ.
There is no representation, for relief of apprehension in adoration, but christ.
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The result of all is this, There is no image of God but Christ, nor can be.
The result of all is this, There is no image of God but christ, nor can be.
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If there were any times to get some glimpse of God, it was in Horeb, but yet then there was no manner of similitude.
If there were any times to get Some glimpse of God, it was in Horeb, but yet then there was no manner of similitude.
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Take good heed, for ye saw no manner of similitude when God talked with you in Horeb; Take good heed, for you saw no manner of similitude when God talked with you in Horeb;
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but there is not this relief to make the image of God:
but there is not this relief to make the image of God:
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if she hath but the shadow of a shadow, any rough draught, any ground-work, or any glimpse of such a similitude, she can with some applause set her self on work;
if she hath but the shadow of a shadow, any rough draught, any groundwork, or any glimpse of such a similitude, she can with Some applause Set her self on work;
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Though fancy hath no full shape as a copie, yet from a little, from an eye or from a toe, she can form the whole,
Though fancy hath no full shape as a copy, yet from a little, from an eye or from a toe, she can from the Whole,
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as the godhead and the fulnesse of the godhead dwelt in him, and wrought by him.
as the godhead and the fullness of the godhead dwelled in him, and wrought by him.
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Christ as man was not the image nor the shape of God, but called so as he had a divine essence and action,
christ as man was not the image nor the shape of God, but called so as he had a divine essence and actium,
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under the shape of men, or of an eagle, or a dove. The form of man gives not a shape of the form of God;
under the shape of men, or of an Eagl, or a dove. The from of man gives not a shape of the from of God;
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yet God did make vision still under the shape of some other thing, & not of himself;
yet God did make vision still under the shape of Some other thing, & not of himself;
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There was apparition frequently under the old covenant, vision was an ordinance, and although it were an ordinance,
There was apparition frequently under the old Covenant, vision was an Ordinance, and although it were an Ordinance,
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Christ as man is not the shape of God.
christ as man is not the shape of God.
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No man hath seen God to draw him to the life, nor none hath seen his shape to copie him out, ye have neither heard his voice, nor seen his shape.
No man hath seen God to draw him to the life, nor none hath seen his shape to copy him out, you have neither herd his voice, nor seen his shape.
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neither the naturall form of God, nor any artificiall shape can be got: Ye have neither heard his voice at any time, nor seen his shape, John 5.37.
neither the natural from of God, nor any artificial shape can be god: You have neither herd his voice At any time, nor seen his shape, John 5.37.
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it can shape again to please it self, and continue so contemplative; but it hath neither wayes relief respecting God:
it can shape again to please it self, and continue so contemplative; but it hath neither ways relief respecting God:
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she can draw from a thing drawn, from a thing it self, or from the shape of that thing;
she can draw from a thing drawn, from a thing it self, or from the shape of that thing;
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fancy can go after nature, and fancie can go after art, and make good work;
fancy can go After nature, and fancy can go After art, and make good work;
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No man hath seen God at any time. Fancie can draw to the life, and it can work at second hand;No man hath seen God At any time. Fancy can draw to the life, and it can work At second hand;
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but that which it never saw it can do nothing about that, but befool it self:
but that which it never saw it can do nothing about that, but befool it self:
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Fancie is but bad at recollection when at a losse, yet a little it can do sometimes this way, call to mind such a countenance which at such a time it saw;
Fancy is but bad At recollection when At a loss, yet a little it can do sometime this Way, call to mind such a countenance which At such a time it saw;
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Folly makes her self visible and not God, when the man goes to make the likenesse of him he never saw.
Folly makes her self visible and not God, when the man Goes to make the likeness of him he never saw.
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Sight is the rule of art, fancy cannot work upon nothing, not our fancy.
Sighed is the Rule of art, fancy cannot work upon nothing, not our fancy.
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Nature keeps her compasse, and attempts nothing this way, and yet art is venturous. I admire it much;
Nature keeps her compass, and attempts nothing this Way, and yet art is venturous. I admire it much;
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or else our eye languishes, and closes it self, as able to make no vision. God is not simply invisible, but invisible in reference to us;
or Else our eye Languishes, and closes it self, as able to make no vision. God is not simply invisible, but invisible in Referente to us;
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Angels see him, and Saints above see him, they behold his face, which is the most invisible.
Angels see him, and Saints above see him, they behold his face, which is the most invisible.
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God is invisible to a mortall eye, as the Apostle speaks:
God is invisible to a Mortal eye, as the Apostle speaks:
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a mortall eye must have its adaequatae objecta, or else 'tis discouraged, and closes, and gives off its office.
a Mortal eye must have its adaequatae Objecta, or Else it's discouraged, and closes, and gives off its office.
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God hath not one adequate to render him visible to a mortall eye, neither matter nor form,
God hath not one adequate to render him visible to a Mortal eye, neither matter nor from,
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neither longitude nor latitude, neither white nor ruddy, without any dimension, and without any circumscription of time or place,
neither longitude nor latitude, neither white nor ruddy, without any dimension, and without any circumscription of time or place,
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or any accident or shadow of them.
or any accident or shadow of them.
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The summe of all is what I said in the beginning, That God is wholly invisible, invisible in person and action.
The sum of all is what I said in the beginning, That God is wholly invisible, invisible in person and actium.
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Each of these are distinctly usefull: that God is invisible in action tremble before him.
Each of these Are distinctly useful: that God is invisible in actium tremble before him.
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Sinners look not after their souls, I tremble to see it, because there lies the action of God principally, a man is killed invisibly.
Sinners look not After their Souls, I tremble to see it, Because there lies the actium of God principally, a man is killed invisibly.
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Sinne is best pleasing, the man will have his way, now God with-draws, and this action is not seen,
Sin is best pleasing, the man will have his Way, now God withdraws, and this actium is not seen,
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but yet is the eternall death of a soul: thousands are thus slain, and no wounds seen, felt nor complained of.
but yet is the Eternal death of a soul: thousands Are thus slave, and no wounds seen, felt nor complained of.
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and to the great world, and to the proud seas and waves which rage in both, Come thus far and no farther? He that speaks to the clouds, Water this citie,
and to the great world, and to the proud Seas and waves which rage in both, Come thus Far and no farther? He that speaks to the Clouds, Water this City,
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as it masters you with its hand? Can you see him that speaks to the little world,
as it Masters you with its hand? Can you see him that speaks to the little world,
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and behold how in their motion still they fulfill eternall counsells? Can you apprehend as you are apprehended? Can you comprehend as you are comprehended? Can you master divine actions with your eye,
and behold how in their motion still they fulfil Eternal Counsels? Can you apprehend as you Are apprehended? Can you comprehend as you Are comprehended? Can you master divine actions with your eye,
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Can you see those pillars upon which the world stands, upon which England now stands? Can you behold those wheels that turn round the world,
Can you see those pillars upon which the world Stands, upon which England now Stands? Can you behold those wheels that turn round the world,
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He hath set the world in its perfection, so that no man can find out the work which God makes from the beginning to the end, Eccles. 3. God in providence is invisible:He hath Set the world in its perfection, so that no man can find out the work which God makes from the beginning to the end, Eccles. 3. God in providence is invisible:
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Solomon in a like style speaks to this purpose:
Solomon in a like style speaks to this purpose:
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whereupon are the foundations of the world framed, or who laid the corner-stone thereof? The profundity and invisibility of God in creation, doth he himself go on, thus speaking of to Job.
whereupon Are the foundations of the world framed, or who laid the cornerstone thereof? The profundity and invisibility of God in creation, does he himself go on, thus speaking of to Job.
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surely we see not the foundation of this world at all:
surely we see not the Foundation of this world At all:
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so I may say to the greatest astronomer, Hast thou perceived the breadth of the heavens, declare if thou knowest it all? If we see not the roof nor the floore,
so I may say to the greatest astronomer, Hast thou perceived the breadth of the heavens, declare if thou Knowest it all? If we see not the roof nor the floor,
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or of that green foot-cloth, that is under you? Hast thou perceived the breadth of the earth, declare if thou knowest it all, saith God to Job, chap. 38.18.
or of that green footcloth, that is under you? Hast thou perceived the breadth of the earth, declare if thou Knowest it all, Says God to Job, chap. 38.18.
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look above you, and look under you, have you seen how your countrey-house is roofed and floored? Can you see the breadth of that canopy that is over you,
look above you, and look under you, have you seen how your Countryhouse is roofed and floored? Can you see the breadth of that canopy that is over you,
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and many mighty enemies, and all these in such a large room, the breadth of which above nor below you see not:
and many mighty enemies, and all these in such a large room, the breadth of which above nor below you see not:
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Can you see thrones, and dominions, principalities and powers? spirits which serve you, or spirits which maligne you, of which the aire you breath in is full as the sunne of beams? The heavens and all the hosts of them do you see? You have many mighty friends which you see not,
Can you see thrones, and Dominions, principalities and Powers? spirits which serve you, or spirits which malign you, of which the air you breath in is full as the sun of beams? The heavens and all the hosts of them do you see? You have many mighty Friends which you see not,
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Consider all things as made, and the glory of these is invisible.
Consider all things as made, and the glory of these is invisible.
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and can you see the words a man speaks? God was rather audible then visible in the making of all things:
and can you see the words a man speaks? God was rather audible then visible in the making of all things:
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God is invisible in creation, this world is a glorious fabrick, but built without hands, and without tools, onely with the word of his mouth:
God is invisible in creation, this world is a glorious fabric, but built without hands, and without tools, only with the word of his Mouth:
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in the one for a time, and in the other till time shall be no more.
in the one for a time, and in the other till time shall be no more.
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in the one partly, and in the other wholly;
in the one partly, and in the other wholly;
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Coloss. 1.15. Who is the image of the [ invisible God. GOd is invisible in action and in person;Coloss. 1.15. Who is the image of the [ invisible God. GOd is invisible in actium and in person;
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There be a great many bodies visibly slain, and this makes you shake;
There be a great many bodies visibly slave, and this makes you shake;
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but there be a great many souls invisibly slain, the sword of the spirit cuts off the spirits of men utterly from God apace,
but there be a great many Souls invisibly slave, the sword of the Spirit cuts off the spirits of men utterly from God apace,
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therefore is hypocrisie at such a hellish height, and so many great men become as devils, and making damnation a court-complement.
Therefore is hypocrisy At such a hellish height, and so many great men become as Devils, and making damnation a court-complement.
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There be a great many slain and fallen, but weep not for these;
There be a great many slave and fallen, but weep not for these;
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there be a great many more slain that are not yet fallen, invisibly slain utterly cut off from God;
there be a great many more slave that Are not yet fallen, invisibly slave utterly Cut off from God;
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O weep for these, for when these fall they will fall very low.
Oh weep for these, for when these fallen they will fallen very low.
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Fear not, Christian, they have their deaths wound that warre against you, a deadly wound at heart from heaven which you see not;
fear not, Christian, they have their death's wound that war against you, a deadly wound At heart from heaven which you see not;
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stand still and you will see them fall fearfully, hell pangs are upon them;
stand still and you will see them fallen fearfully, hell pangs Are upon them;
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how do men give up the holy Ghost daily! and souls breathe out their last good breath!
how do men give up the holy Ghost daily! and Souls breathe out their last good breath!
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What making of graves, tolling and ringing out is there in the other world below, if a man could see it!
What making of graves, tolling and ringing out is there in the other world below, if a man could see it!
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Sinners, tremble at these things, for I tremble to think of some of you:
Sinners, tremble At these things, for I tremble to think of Some of you:
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I see that in some of you, which I fear is yet invisible to your souls, invisible judiciary action upon your souls, beg that your eyes may be opened that you may see Gods actions within you in some measure, or you are lost men.
I see that in Some of you, which I Fear is yet invisible to your Souls, invisible judiciary actium upon your Souls, beg that your eyes may be opened that you may see God's actions within you in Some measure, or you Are lost men.
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Gods action is invisible, trust in him:
God's actium is invisible, trust in him:
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when Gods action carries not that in it visibly, which we look for, we think it hath nothing in it at all,
when God's actium carries not that in it visibly, which we look for, we think it hath nothing in it At all,
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nor means nothing for our good, and so let fall faith, and fall a quarrelling with God and one another;
nor means nothing for our good, and so let fallen faith, and fallen a quarreling with God and one Another;
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'tis our great disadvantage at this day and nothing more, with which God is displeased, which will be more and more disadvantage to us onely.
it's our great disadvantage At this day and nothing more, with which God is displeased, which will be more and more disadvantage to us only.
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Why sayest thou, O Jacob, and speakest O Israel, my way is hid from the Lord, Why Sayest thou, Oh Jacob, and Speakest O Israel, my Way is hid from the Lord,
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and my judgement is passed over from my God? When we cannot see God going along with us in every thing, we think he hath cast us off;and my judgement is passed over from my God? When we cannot see God going along with us in every thing, we think he hath cast us off;
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the godly despair, and the wicked presume when things are thus carried, both which are much alike good;
the godly despair, and the wicked presume when things Are thus carried, both which Are much alike good;
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one looseth his comfort, the other looseth his soul.
one loses his Comfort, the other loses his soul.
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When we are in the dark and know not where we are, God knows where he is, variation of action doth not prove variation of intention;
When we Are in the dark and know not where we Are, God knows where he is, variation of actium does not prove variation of intention;
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one end may be intended in travell, though every day the way turn. In countreys full of mountains, wayes are necessitated to turn and take compasse much:
one end may be intended in travel, though every day the Way turn. In Countries' full of Mountains, ways Are necessitated to turn and take compass much:
crd n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1, cs d n1 dt n1 vvb. p-acp ng2 j pp-f n2, n2 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi cc vvi n1 av-d:
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there are great mountains in the Churches way, these make many turnings, and put us oft to a stand, to see our way,
there Are great Mountains in the Churches Way, these make many turnings, and put us oft to a stand, to see our Way,
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and him that goes before us.
and him that Goes before us.
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Christians, be not discouraged, it is the manner of God to hide himself oft, when he intends to shew his face gloriously.
Christians, be not discouraged, it is the manner of God to hide himself oft, when he intends to show his face gloriously.
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I cannot let down my faith respecting Gods intentions of love, to this bleeding land:
I cannot let down my faith respecting God's intentions of love, to this bleeding land:
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that that God now hides himself let it make matter of prayer, as it did to David in like case,
that that God now hides himself let it make matter of prayer, as it did to David in like case,
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and not matter of unbelief and impatience: Hide not thy face from thy servant, for I am in trouble:
and not matter of unbelief and impatience: Hide not thy face from thy servant, for I am in trouble:
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heare me speedily, & deliver me out of the mire, and let me not sink: let me be delivered from them that hate me, and out of the deep waters:
hear me speedily, & deliver me out of the mire, and let me not sink: let me be Delivered from them that hate me, and out of the deep waters:
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let not the water-flouds overflow me, neither let the deep swallow me in, let not the pit shut her mouth upon me, &c. let not the water-floods overflow me, neither let the deep swallow me in, let not the pit shut her Mouth upon me, etc.
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Finally, for as much as God according to person is invisible to a mortall eye;
Finally, for as much as God according to person is invisible to a Mortal eye;
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long to be out of the body, that mortality may put on immortality, a mortall eye, become an immortall eye, that you may see him that dwells in that light, to which no mortall eye can reach.
long to be out of the body, that mortality may put on immortality, a Mortal eye, become an immortal eye, that you may see him that dwells in that Light, to which no Mortal eye can reach.
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The body makes misery, and not felicity to the soul here;
The body makes misery, and not felicity to the soul Here;
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our mortall eye beholds nothing but mortality, and so all our vision in the body, makes misery,
our Mortal eye beholds nothing but mortality, and so all our vision in the body, makes misery,
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and not felicity to the soul.
and not felicity to the soul.
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What is this world but a great body filled with the curse of God! and what are all the creatures of this world but each others deadly executioners,
What is this world but a great body filled with the curse of God! and what Are all the creatures of this world but each Others deadly executioners,
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and the dust of one, a grave to turn another into the same! and this is our dolefull vision throughout our dying life here;
and the dust of one, a grave to turn Another into the same! and this is our doleful vision throughout our dying life Here;
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our eye affects, and afflicts our hearts, and yet do not we long to go home, to have better vision, the vision of Saints,
our eye affects, and afflicts our hearts, and yet do not we long to go home, to have better vision, the vision of Saints,
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and not that? and to the sword, Go and destroy in this kingdome, and not in that? Can you see that hand which leads you, that hand which feeds you, that hand which protects you, those everlasting arms which are underneath you? That bosome in which lambs are carried,
and not that? and to the sword, Go and destroy in this Kingdom, and not in that? Can you see that hand which leads you, that hand which feeds you, that hand which protects you, those everlasting arms which Are underneath you? That bosom in which Lambs Are carried,
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and the vision of Angels and the vision of God, in which is heaven. Know your errour now, you carnall wretches:
and the vision of Angels and the vision of God, in which is heaven. Know your error now, you carnal wretches:
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all is going away, whither are your souls going, to see God, or the devil? Know your errour Christians, the glory of this world hath taken your eye,
all is going away, whither Are your Souls going, to see God, or the Devil? Know your error Christians, the glory of this world hath taken your eye,
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and the shame of it will take your persons, unlesse the Lord pitty.
and the shame of it will take your Persons, unless the Lord pity.
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What bloudy objects do I see in the countrey, and what bloudy objects may I see in the citie!
What bloody objects do I see in the country, and what bloody objects may I see in the City!
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But were I in that holy city above, I know whom, and what I should see and feel to all eternity.
But were I in that holy City above, I know whom, and what I should see and feel to all eternity.
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and those leggs on which the weak run and are not weary? Can you tell me how many servants wait upon you? and can you see of what stature they are,
and those legs on which the weak run and Are not weary? Can you tell me how many Servants wait upon you? and can you see of what stature they Are,
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and what livery they wear? Is their cognizance your cognizance? When I propose such queries as these to my sad shallow soul, I am fain to break out and break off with Job, He doth great things past finding out, and wonders without number:
and what livery they wear? Is their cognizance your cognizance? When I propose such queries as these to my sad shallow soul, I am fain to break out and break off with Job, He does great things passed finding out, and wonders without number:
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Lo he goeth by me and I see him not, and he passeth on also, but I perceive him not, Job 9.10. A man, a Christian cannot see God many times, and yet God fast by.Lo he Goes by me and I see him not, and he passes on also, but I perceive him not, Job 9.10. A man, a Christian cannot see God many times, and yet God fast by.
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A man thinks God is going backward with such a businesse, when he is going on with it:
A man thinks God is going backward with such a business, when he is going on with it:
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He passeth on, and yet I cannot perceive him: Job spake this as if this had been his case alone;He passes on, and yet I cannot perceive him: Job spoke this as if this had been his case alone;
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but alas, 'tis not, 'tis every mans case: God goes out of sight to him;
but alas, it's not, it's every men case: God Goes out of sighed to him;
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the wisest man, the most seeing man is in the dark frequently, in this point of providence, Eccles. 8.17.
the Wisest man, the most seeing man is in the dark frequently, in this point of providence, Eccles. 8.17.
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You see now that God is invisible in action, in that wherein he is most seeable,
You see now that God is invisible in actium, in that wherein he is most seeable,
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and therefore I thinke you will easily believe he is so in person;
and Therefore I think you will Easily believe he is so in person;
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the materiality of his being, the immensity of his being, and the glory of being, which results from both the former, necessarily render him invisible to us.
the materiality of his being, the immensity of his being, and the glory of being, which results from both the former, necessarily render him invisible to us.
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God is not onely invisible in regard of his essence or god-head, but also in regard of the fulnesse and glory thereof, which is called light indeed in the Scripture,
God is not only invisible in regard of his essence or godhead, but also in regard of the fullness and glory thereof, which is called Light indeed in the Scripture,
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but yet such as to which no mortall eye can approch.
but yet such as to which no Mortal eye can approach.
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The beams of the sunne above, though light, yet so glorious as too big for any organ we have to take in.
The beams of the sun above, though Light, yet so glorious as too big for any organ we have to take in.
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do you not hear them grone to be there, by their horride imprecations? Our warre hath slain more then we see,
do you not hear them groan to be there, by their horrid imprecations? Our war hath slave more then we see,
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Things have density to terminate, colour to congregate, being, and glory of being finite;
Things have density to terminate, colour to congregate, being, and glory of being finite;
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yea both not onely finite, but both brought down to a suitable proportion to such a tender organ,
yea both not only finite, but both brought down to a suitable proportion to such a tender organ,
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are not our lives now in as much danger as our liberties? We may thank our selves, should we not have chosen sincere humble men to lead us forth, to stand for our birth-right in the field? Humility and integrity are the foundation of true valour;
Are not our lives now in as much danger as our Liberties? We may thank our selves, should we not have chosen sincere humble men to led us forth, to stand for our birthright in the field? Humility and integrity Are the Foundation of true valour;
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Coloss. 1.15. First-born ] of every creature.Coloss. 1.15. Firstborn ] of every creature.
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FIrst-born, notes two things, precedence in affection, and precedence in being, in reference to all the creation:Firstborn, notes two things, precedence in affection, and precedence in being, in Referente to all the creation:
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Christ is before all chosen, beloved, and indued with grace, and in this sence is called the first-born. Whom he fore-knew, he predestinated to be conformed to the image of his sonne, that he might be the first-born among many brethren.
christ is before all chosen, Beloved, and endued with grace, and in this sense is called the firstborn. Whom he foreknew, he predestinated to be conformed to the image of his son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers.
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Christ and all the elect are here resembled by a family, and Christ the first brought forth, in the image of the Father of this family,
christ and all the elect Are Here resembled by a family, and christ the First brought forth, in the image of the Father of this family,
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and all the rest conformed to this image; Christ the first chosen and indued, and then all others chosen and indued in him.
and all the rest conformed to this image; christ the First chosen and endued, and then all Others chosen and endued in him.
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In this sence, namely, in regard of precedence in affection, is Israel called Gods first-born, that is, in reference to all other people, the first chosen and beloved:
In this sense, namely, in regard of precedence in affection, is Israel called God's firstborn, that is, in Referente to all other people, the First chosen and Beloved:
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And thou shalt say unto Pharaoh, thus saith the Lord, Israel is my sonne, even [ my first-born ] Let my sonne, my first-born go, And thou shalt say unto Pharaoh, thus Says the Lord, Israel is my son, even [ my firstborn ] Let my son, my firstborn go,
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or else I will slay thy first-born, Exodus 4.22. First-born, notes precedencie in being:or Else I will slay thy firstborn, Exodus 4.22. Firstborn, notes precedency in being:
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there is a first coming into the kingdome of God, and a first coming into this world.
there is a First coming into the Kingdom of God, and a First coming into this world.
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First was the word begotten, and then all other things begotten by him; before any thing had being Christ had.
First was the word begotten, and then all other things begotten by him; before any thing had being christ had.
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The Lord possessed me in the beginning of his way, before his works of old: The Lord possessed me in the beginning of his Way, before his works of old:
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I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, when there were no depths, I was brought forth, &c. Proverbs 8. He speaks you see in reference to the creature,I was Set up from everlasting, from the beginning, when there were no depths, I was brought forth, etc. Proverbs 8. He speaks you see in Referente to the creature,
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and challenged priority of being, in reference to them all, and therefore called in the Revelation, the beginning of the creation of God:
and challenged priority of being, in Referente to them all, and Therefore called in the Revelation, the beginning of the creation of God:
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and therefore here also called the first-born of every creature. Birth-right you see by this hath a double consideration, naturall,
and Therefore Here also called the firstborn of every creature. Birthright you see by this hath a double consideration, natural,
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and spirituall, and both honourable, and to beheld up and maintained, and so doth the spirit of God here inferre.
and spiritual, and both honourable, and to beheld up and maintained, and so does the Spirit of God Here infer.
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Birth-right is an honourable thing, and to be holden up, and maintained. Birthright is an honourable thing, and to be held up, and maintained.
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'Tis taken for granted to be honourable, and to be maintained, and therefore is so used and prosecuted in reference to Christ:
It's taken for granted to be honourable, and to be maintained, and Therefore is so used and prosecuted in Referente to christ:
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what is due to him by birth in a spirituall sence, is held forth and maintained, to wit, that he is the first-born of many brethren; and what is due to him by birth in a naturall sence is held forth,
what is due to him by birth in a spiritual sense, is held forth and maintained, to wit, that he is the firstborn of many brothers; and what is due to him by birth in a natural sense is held forth,
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and maintained also, that he is the first-born of every creature: all his priviledges are protested.
and maintained also, that he is the firstborn of every creature: all his privileges Are protested.
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Right is the priviledge of being, and felicity falls as this falls; a being without priviledge, is a being without felicity;
Right is the privilege of being, and felicity falls as this falls; a being without privilege, is a being without felicity;
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and a being without felicity, is hell. Birth-right contains much:
and a being without felicity, is hell. Birthright contains much:
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'tis a bundle of priviledges bound up by God and man, as many as grace and nature affords, to make such a being blessed, both here and hereafter. it's a bundle of privileges bound up by God and man, as many as grace and nature affords, to make such a being blessed, both Here and hereafter.
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Consider a man as born, and he hath such naturall priviledge from nature: and consider a man as new born, and he hath such spirituall priviledge from grace.
Consider a man as born, and he hath such natural privilege from nature: and Consider a man as new born, and he hath such spiritual privilege from grace.
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That which carries the felicity of life in it, its own worth necessarily calls for standing for;
That which carries the felicity of life in it, its own worth necessarily calls for standing for;
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if I must stand to maintain my life against deadly creatures which invade it, much more that which is the felicity of my life:
if I must stand to maintain my life against deadly creatures which invade it, much more that which is the felicity of my life:
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right and priviledge, is the felicity of life, the felicity of naturall life, and the felicity of spirituall life.
right and privilege, is the felicity of life, the felicity of natural life, and the felicity of spiritual life.
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Right not maintained, institution is despised; all runnes to ruine necessarily, for one devours another. Priviledge gives not onely felicity, but proper felicity, that is, every one his happinesse so,
Right not maintained, Institution is despised; all runs to ruin necessarily, for one devours Another. Privilege gives not only felicity, but proper felicity, that is, every one his happiness so,
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as not to be the least unhappinesse to another. Priviledge makes many heavens; a heaven for master, and for servant;
as not to be the least unhappiness to Another. Privilege makes many heavens; a heaven for master, and for servant;
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a heaven for father and for child; a heaven for prince and for people; and ones heaven not anothers hell.
a heaven for father and for child; a heaven for Prince and for people; and ones heaven not another's hell.
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Birth-right is God and nature, giving distinct proprietie. This temporall good belongeth to this, and not to that;
Birthright is God and nature, giving distinct propriety. This temporal good belongeth to this, and not to that;
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this spirituall good, belongs to this and not to that.
this spiritual good, belongs to this and not to that.
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Propriety confounded, Ahabs and Naboths vineyard become one, heaven and hell become one, children and dogges would fare alike, which is sad confusion,
Propriety confounded, Ahabs and Naboth's vineyard become one, heaven and hell become one, children and Dogs would fare alike, which is sad confusion,
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and which nature abhorres, and grace much more.
and which nature abhors, and grace much more.
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What is peculiar and proper to Christ, birth-right gives him, he is the first-born of every creature.
What is peculiar and proper to christ, birthright gives him, he is the firstborn of every creature.
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I am to speak to two sorts of persons from this point;
I am to speak to two sorts of Persons from this point;
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to you which have a naturall birth-right, and to you which have both a naturall and a spirituall birth-right.
to you which have a natural birthright, and to you which have both a natural and a spiritual birthright.
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You which have but a naturall birth-right onely, it were well if you did look for more, that you were as high in priviledge as Christ, that ye had a naturall and a spirituall birth-right;
You which have but a natural birthright only, it were well if you did look for more, that you were as high in privilege as christ, that you had a natural and a spiritual birthright;
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he was the first-born of every creature, and the first born among many brethren. Naturall priviledge makes naturall felicity,
he was the firstborn of every creature, and the First born among many brothers. Natural privilege makes natural felicity,
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and this becomes a snare oft times; accommodations of nature make men slight grace, which was Esaus sinne and ruine;
and this becomes a snare oft times; accommodations of nature make men slight grace, which was Esaus sin and ruin;
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birth-right in the spirituality of it, he despised, obtaining carnall content.
birthright in the spirituality of it, he despised, obtaining carnal content.
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The more of the world enjoyed, the lesse is Christ cared for, this is a common plague,
The more of the world enjoyed, the less is christ cared for, this is a Common plague,
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and consider how 'tis with you.
and Consider how it's with you.
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Are you beloved of God, or do you look after it? they are his first-born, his prime birth, which issue out of the wombe of love.
are you Beloved of God, or do you look After it? they Are his firstborn, his prime birth, which issue out of the womb of love.
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There is a child and a pleasant child: is he not a pleasant child? So there are sonnes, and first-born sonnes. All men are Gods sonnes in some sence.
There is a child and a pleasant child: is he not a pleasant child? So there Are Sons, and firstborn Sons. All men Are God's Sons in Some sense.
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We are his off-spring; but some are chosen out of the world, and have speciall love set upon them, they are called a first off-spring, a prime birth,We Are his offspring; but Some Are chosen out of the world, and have special love Set upon them, they Are called a First offspring, a prime birth,
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because born of love, their birth being not onely from the hand of God, but from the heart of God, born of water and the spirit, brought forth to the obedience of the Gospel, by a spirituall efficacy in the word:
Because born of love, their birth being not only from the hand of God, but from the heart of God, born of water and the Spirit, brought forth to the Obedience of the Gospel, by a spiritual efficacy in the word:
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if this be not your condition, your honour is not full, whatever your worldly priviledge be,
if this be not your condition, your honour is not full, whatever your worldly privilege be,
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and you will soon know it;
and you will soon know it;
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for though you seem to be sons made much of, you will quickly be cast off;
for though you seem to be Sons made much of, you will quickly be cast off;
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none but first-born are written in heaven, and imbraced for ever. To the Church of the first-born [ written in heaven.
none but firstborn Are written in heaven, and embraced for ever. To the Church of the firstborn [ written in heaven.
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First-born have a propriety in eternall felicity, they are written in heaven, and others are written in hell;
Firstborn have a propriety in Eternal felicity, they Are written in heaven, and Others Are written in hell;
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they are joynt heirs with Christ, which a state worth the looking after. You see how all things go here, tyrannie tramples your priviledge under foot;
they Are joint Heirs with christ, which a state worth the looking After. You see how all things go Here, tyranny tramples your privilege under foot;
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you are born to much, and it comes to nothing but bloud and miserie;
you Are born to much, and it comes to nothing but blood and misery;
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you dare not go where your revenue lies, to challenge your birth-right, the sword is so furbisht and set against you:
you Dare not go where your revenue lies, to challenge your birthright, the sword is so furbished and Set against you:
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had you a state in grace, were you a generation of first-born as Christ, there were something sure to take too, let times and things work as they will.
had you a state in grace, were you a generation of firstborn as christ, there were something sure to take too, let times and things work as they will.
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The folly of men is great, this world is onely prized, and men will not be reclaimed, which is a destructive thing.
The folly of men is great, this world is only prized, and men will not be reclaimed, which is a destructive thing.
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Let me ask the children of this world, doth the bloudy sword make you question your state,
Let me ask the children of this world, does the bloody sword make you question your state,
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whether you are the children of God or no? born of the spirit, to an inheritance eternall, immortall, that passeth not away? New-born are first-born:
whither you Are the children of God or no? born of the Spirit, to an inheritance Eternal, immortal, that passes not away? Newborn Are firstborn:
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you are as you were in life, and you will be as you never were in death.
you Are as you were in life, and you will be as you never were in death.
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Do ye see children of this world, how black and bloudy this world is? But what's that to come, where your names are written,
Do you see children of this world, how black and bloody this world is? But what's that to come, where your names Are written,
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and unto which, you are heirs! Look about you children of this world, your misery gathers every day more and more,
and unto which, you Are Heirs! Look about you children of this world, your misery gathers every day more and more,
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and nearer and nearer, and it will swallow you up, and feed upon you for ever, if not prevented;
and nearer and nearer, and it will swallow you up, and feed upon you for ever, if not prevented;
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your birth-right is barely naturall, that is, such priviledges, in such a kingdome; and you had need fight hard for these;
your birthright is barely natural, that is, such privileges, in such a Kingdom; and you had need fight hard for these;
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for you have no more, these gone, and all gone, loose what you are born to of flesh and bloud, and you loose all:
for you have no more, these gone, and all gone, lose what you Are born to of Flesh and blood, and you lose all:
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fight hard carnall creatures, or you will be quite undone else. Birth-right is honourable and to be maintained:
fight hard carnal creatures, or you will be quite undone Else. Birthright is honourable and to be maintained:
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you that have this honour in a full sence, in a naturall and in a divine sence,
you that have this honour in a full sense, in a natural and in a divine sense,
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as Christ had, hold up your honour, and maintain it as Christ doth here by his spirit, in my text:
as christ had, hold up your honour, and maintain it as christ does Here by his Spirit, in my text:
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assert your state, as Christ doth here, and not desert it:
assert your state, as christ does Here, and not desert it:
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tell the children of this world what you are, children of such men, and children of such a God, that you are born to such secular priviledge by man,
tell the children of this world what you Are, children of such men, and children of such a God, that you Are born to such secular privilege by man,
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and to such spirituall priviledge by God, and will maintain it in his way, as long as bloud is in your veins.
and to such spiritual privilege by God, and will maintain it in his Way, as long as blood is in your Veins.
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'Tis below a man to be a slave:
It's below a man to be a slave:
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usurped power, makes illegall yokes, and the man that will put his neck into these, is an asse, a silly beast, and not a man:
usurped power, makes illegal yokes, and the man that will put his neck into these, is an Ass, a silly beast, and not a man:
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as the posterity of Issachar are called upon this very ground.
as the posterity of Issachar Are called upon this very ground.
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The soul is base, as it yields to basenesse, it fears man more then God, which will be its ruine without remedy:
The soul is base, as it yields to baseness, it fears man more then God, which will be its ruin without remedy:
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a subdued spirit in this sence, is a silly dove, without heart, of weak principles, and of an unsound mind:
a subdued Spirit in this sense, is a silly dove, without heart, of weak principles, and of an unsound mind:
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so many trialls, and so many plagues to this man, all that is shot at him hits him to the heart, and kills him dead:
so many trials, and so many plagues to this man, all that is shot At him hits him to the heart, and kills him dead:
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this is our misery at this day, we have a great many persons, but a few men, a great deal of stirre but no action;
this is our misery At this day, we have a great many Persons, but a few men, a great deal of stir but no actium;
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the enemy at the gate, birth-right giving up, corporall priviledge, and spirituall priviledge, wounded at the heart,
the enemy At the gate, birthright giving up, corporal privilege, and spiritual privilege, wounded At the heart,
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and yet we have no heart to do our duty; something lost makes us conclude all is lost;
and yet we have no heart to do our duty; something lost makes us conclude all is lost;
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every one kills himself with despair, that there is none to kill them, which kill Law, Religion, and all goodnesse.
every one kills himself with despair, that there is none to kill them, which kill Law, Religion, and all Goodness.
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Our colour is fallen strangely of a sudden:
Our colour is fallen strangely of a sudden:
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what a deal of bloud and life had we to stand for the honour of our birth-right, a little while since!
what a deal of blood and life had we to stand for the honour of our birthright, a little while since!
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and what's now become of it? hath harlots got it all away from our army,
and what's now become of it? hath harlots god it all away from our army,
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and from our citie too? I can look upon no mans face, but their sits a pale deadly spirit. Ah Lord! how gastly ' tis!
and from our City too? I can look upon no men face, but their sits a pale deadly Spirit. Ah Lord! how ghastly ' this!
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What doth it presage? the death of all? Londoners, what do you mean? will you let frogges and toads creep into your houses,
What does it presage? the death of all? Londoners, what do you mean? will you let frogs and toads creep into your houses,
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and up into your beds, ere you will stirre and put forth for your birth-right? shall the enemy come and write up your basenesse at your doore, in your own bloud.
and up into your Beds, ere you will stir and put forth for your birthright? shall the enemy come and write up your baseness At your door, in your own blood.
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Bravenesse of spirit for the maintenance of our priviledge is much wanting, and yet I doubt will be, there is so much carnall bravery.
Braveness of Spirit for the maintenance of our privilege is much wanting, and yet I doubt will be, there is so much carnal bravery.
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Our armies swagger, every street stares upon their pride; pride seeks it self, and not Christ, nor any thing that's noble.
Our armies swagger, every street stares upon their pride; pride seeks it self, and not christ, nor any thing that's noble.
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Men go forth to maintain themselves, and not to maintain right: how much do many men swagger, now Christ is turned out of all! Unsound hearts swell:
Men go forth to maintain themselves, and not to maintain right: how much do many men swagger, now christ is turned out of all! Unsound hearts swell:
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pride is a fruit of rottennesse, rotten wretches intrusted, have undone all:
pride is a fruit of rottenness, rotten wretches Entrusted, have undone all:
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others vapour, but these will be brave indeed.
Others vapour, but these will be brave indeed.
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Look to your hearts every one, I think it will come to every mans turn to stand for his birth-right.
Look to your hearts every one, I think it will come to every men turn to stand for his birthright.
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When man by man shall be singled out, triall will be quick: When the sword is at the breast, for whom art thou? for the King,
When man by man shall be singled out, trial will be quick: When the sword is At the breast, for whom art thou? for the King,
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or for the Parliament? for Antichrist or for Christ? Your hearts will shake unlesse very sound.
or for the Parliament? for Antichrist or for christ? Your hearts will shake unless very found.
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As you find your unsoundnesse, make out for healing, you will betray all else when put to it to stand for your birth-right;
As you find your unsoundness, make out for healing, you will betray all Else when put to it to stand for your birthright;
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you will like Peter, in stead of professing Christ, professe that you know him not.
you will like Peter, in stead of professing christ, profess that you know him not.
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The creature is subjected to vanity. Creatures are vanishing things.
The creature is subjected to vanity. Creatures Are vanishing things.
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We pick and choose creatures, and make as it were a nose-gay of them, and set them in our bosome,
We pick and choose creatures, and make as it were a nosegay of them, and Set them in our bosom,
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and no sooner there but they die:
and no sooner there but they die:
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wife dies, children die, friends, fortunes, states, kingdomes die, thus do all the sweetest creatures we look upon,
wife die, children die, Friends, fortune's, states, kingdoms die, thus do all the Sweetest creatures we look upon,
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and this is common to every ones experience, but not to every ones instruction; yet for all this do men love the creature more then the Creatour.
and this is Common to every ones experience, but not to every ones instruction; yet for all this do men love the creature more then the Creator.
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When shall we have mortification in England? and when in London? When all is dead? 'Tis sad to behold how still we love the creature,
When shall we have mortification in England? and when in London? When all is dead? It's sad to behold how still we love the creature,
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although the Creatour hath set creature to kill creature, as if he would not leave a creature alive.
although the Creator hath Set creature to kill creature, as if he would not leave a creature alive.
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Finally, trust in things as they are: Let the rod of God, and the word of God instruct you:
Finally, trust in things as they Are: Let the rod of God, and the word of God instruct you:
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you are now sending forth armies. look upon them as creatures; salvation is of the Lord, for the Lords sake make not a God of creatures,
you Are now sending forth armies. look upon them as creatures; salvation is of the Lord, for the lords sake make not a God of creatures,
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least you betray your strength and lives.
lest you betray your strength and lives.
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It is naturall to creatures to look onely upon creatures, sheep will look back to behold how many fellows they have when an enemy is before them, and so will other brutes;
It is natural to creatures to look only upon creatures, sheep will look back to behold how many Fellows they have when an enemy is before them, and so will other brutus's;
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but God expects from man better carriage.
but God expects from man better carriage.
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Let your hearts be sound, your faith pure, your reeds in which you trust will run into your hands else.
Let your hearts be found, your faith pure, your reeds in which you trust will run into your hands Else.
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'Tis very clear now that you did nor trust in God, but in man, when your great armies went forth,
It's very clear now that you did nor trust in God, but in man, when your great armies went forth,
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because you have no faith, now men are gone.
Because you have no faith, now men Are gone.
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Papists upbraid us with the terms of solifideans, but these forementioned may I upbraid with a tearm near it, solofideans, trusters in earth, or carnifideans, trusters in flesh.
Papists upbraid us with the terms of Solifideans, but these forementioned may I upbraid with a term near it, solofideans, trusters in earth, or carnifideans, trusters in Flesh.
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It is observable here under what genus all things below Christ are put, creatures, first-born of every [ creature, &c. Angels, a creature; man a creature;
It is observable Here under what genus all things below christ Are put, creatures, firstborn of every [ creature, etc. Angels, a creature; man a creature;
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Coloss. 1.15. First born of every creature. OF every creature. ] That is, brought forth by eternall generation before any creature was.Coloss. 1.15. First born of every creature. OF every creature. ] That is, brought forth by Eternal generation before any creature was.
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every thing man sees, hears, smells, tastes, feels, a creature. Every thing on this side Christ, is but a creature; a piece of his workmanship.
every thing man sees, hears, smells, tastes, feels, a creature. Every thing on this side christ, is but a creature; a piece of his workmanship.
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This tearm creature is not made a genus, in reference to Christ; but in reference to all below Christ, as Angels, and all other things.
This term creature is not made a genus, in Referente to christ; but in Referente to all below christ, as Angels, and all other things.
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The sinne of man is aggravated upon this ground by Moses: They have corrupted themselves, they are a perverse people:
The sin of man is aggravated upon this ground by Moses: They have corrupted themselves, they Are a perverse people:
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Do ye thus requite the Lord.
Do you thus requite the Lord.
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unwise people? Did not he make thee, and establish thee? &c. What I made, flies now in my face:unwise people? Did not he make thee, and establish thee? etc. What I made, flies now in my face:
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what I made, seeks now to marre and destroy me:
what I made, seeks now to mar and destroy me:
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thus God aggravates your sinnes, sinners, in his word, and he will do it hereafter to your faces.
thus God aggravates your Sins, Sinners, in his word, and he will do it hereafter to your faces.
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I have brought forth children, and they rebell against me: creatures are the children of Gods power, new creatures and old creatures.I have brought forth children, and they rebel against me: creatures Are the children of God's power, new creatures and old creatures.
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As you have children of your womb, so God hath children of his hand:
As you have children of your womb, so God hath children of his hand:
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the work of my hand strikes to my heart, I am stabbed by instruments of mine own making, I am slain by children of mine own womb this circumstance will heighten sinne with a witnesse;
the work of my hand strikes to my heart, I am stabbed by Instruments of mine own making, I am slave by children of mine own womb this circumstance will heighten sin with a witness;
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and as sin heightens, justice will heighten, and what a hell will he have then, that dishonours his maker. Relation is obliging:
and as since heightens, Justice will heighten, and what a hell will he have then, that dishonours his maker. Relation is obliging:
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Remember your Creatour, him to whom you ow your being, who made you such brave creatures, and not toads; remember your Creator, him to whom you owe your being, who made you such brave creatures, and not toads;
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or else he that made you, will have no mercy upon you. 'Tis a thousand pities that every one considers not his station;
or Else he that made you, will have no mercy upon you. It's a thousand pities that every one considers not his station;
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men swell in pride, and walk as if they were not creatures, but gods, which is the cause of all our bloud and misery at this day.
men swell in pride, and walk as if they were not creatures, but God's, which is the cause of all our blood and misery At this day.
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The will of the Creatour trampled under foot, and the creature will have his will; this is a creature making himself a God:
The will of the Creator trampled under foot, and the creature will have his will; this is a creature making himself a God:
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but believe me, God will fight for his prerogative, the creature shall know he is but a creature, every creature shall know it;
but believe me, God will fight for his prerogative, the creature shall know he is but a creature, every creature shall know it;
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Princes and great men shall know they are but creatures, men shall know themselves to be but men, as the Psalmist speaks:
Princes and great men shall know they Are but creatures, men shall know themselves to be but men, as the Psalmist speaks:
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Wo unto him that striveth against his Maker, saith the Prophet.Woe unto him that striveth against his Maker, Says the Prophet.
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And you will see this wo fulfilled in this land, if you pray hard, and fight hard.
And you will see this woe fulfilled in this land, if you pray hard, and fight hard.
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Every thing on this side Christ being a creature, let things be feared as they are.
Every thing on this side christ being a creature, let things be feared as they Are.
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Who are ye Christians that ye should be afraid of a man, is he not a creature? Is not a King a creature? Who are ye that ye should be afraid of evil spirits, are they not creatures? Hath God made any thing too hard for himself? you bring forth children,
Who Are you Christians that you should be afraid of a man, is he not a creature? Is not a King a creature? Who Are you that you should be afraid of evil spirits, Are they not creatures? Hath God made any thing too hard for himself? you bring forth children,
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and they grow up to be too hard for you, it is not so with God.
and they grow up to be too hard for you, it is not so with God.
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God comforts his people upon this very ground by the Prophet, that enemies are but creatures, and he their creatour:
God comforts his people upon this very ground by the Prophet, that enemies Are but creatures, and he their creator:
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Behold; they shall surely gather together, but not by me, whosoever shall gather together against thee, shall fall for thy sake: Behold; they shall surely gather together, but not by me, whosoever shall gather together against thee, shall fallen for thy sake:
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Behold, I have created the smith that bloweth the coals in the fire, and that bringeth forth an instrument for his work, no weapon formed against thee shall prosper, &c. Esay 45.15, 16, 17. Doth God create wasters to destroy,Behold, I have created the smith that blows the coals in the fire, and that brings forth an Instrument for his work, no weapon formed against thee shall prosper, etc. Isaiah 45.15, 16, 17. Does God create wasters to destroy,
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and doth he not carry a power over them, to rule them and order them respecting his Church? Yes, saith the next verse, No weapon formed against thee shall prosper.
and does he not carry a power over them, to Rule them and order them respecting his Church? Yes, Says the next verse, No weapon formed against thee shall prosper.
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Misery is much lessened by a right consideration of things: terrour is the misery of miseries.
Misery is much lessened by a right consideration of things: terror is the misery of misery's.
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When I look upon a souldier with such deadly weapons about him, and look no further, he is terrible to me,
When I look upon a soldier with such deadly weapons about him, and look no further, he is terrible to me,
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but when I look upon him as a creature, and say to my self, I know who made the man,
but when I look upon him as a creature, and say to my self, I know who made the man,
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and who made those deadly instruments that are in his hand, who made the waster and his wasting tackling, then his dread falls.
and who made those deadly Instruments that Are in his hand, who made the waster and his wasting tackling, then his dread falls.
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Creatures are bounded, they move as ordered; some things they can do, and some things they cannot do, nor shall not do:
Creatures Are bounded, they move as ordered; Some things they can do, and Some things they cannot do, nor shall not do:
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No weapon formed against me shall prosper. No weapon formed against me shall prosper.
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If there be any power beyond devils, the Apostle Paul raiseth himself beyond fear of it, from this consideration, that they are but creatures:
If there be any power beyond Devils, the Apostle Paul Raiseth himself beyond Fear of it, from this consideration, that they Are but creatures:
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Neither height, nor depth, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God. Neither height, nor depth, nor principalities, nor Powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God.
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Let things be feared as they are, and let things be loved as they are:
Let things be feared as they Are, and let things be loved as they Are:
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you love husbands, wives, children, set bounds to your love, these bounds in the text, love them as creatures.
you love Husbands, wives, children, Set bounds to your love, these bounds in the text, love them as creatures.
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I cannot hide a fault from him;
I cannot hide a fault from him;
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he that made the eare, shall he not heare, if I speak sin? he that made the eye, shall he not see, I do sin? and he that made the heart, shall not he discern if I think sinne? The soul is full of strong argument with its self,he that made the ear, shall he not hear, if I speak since? he that made the eye, shall he not see, I do sin? and he that made the heart, shall not he discern if I think sin? The soul is full of strong argument with its self,
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when it doth indeed behold God as the maker of all, his soveraignty.
when it does indeed behold God as the maker of all, his sovereignty.
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Where Christ is indeed looked upon as above all, there is he esteemed. One set above all carries all:
Where christ is indeed looked upon as above all, there is he esteemed. One Set above all carries all:
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soveraignty holds forth glory, and this makes love.
sovereignty holds forth glory, and this makes love.
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If I see Christ indeed a chief cornerstone, he is precious: if I see him the sonne of the highest, I give glory in the highest to him. As things are in height so in honour;
If I see christ indeed a chief cornerstone, he is precious: if I see him the son of the highest, I give glory in the highest to him. As things Are in height so in honour;
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honour carries glory, and glory carries the heart; the one seen, and the other is more seen, and swayes;
honour carries glory, and glory carries the heart; the one seen, and the other is more seen, and sways;
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glory is a very taking thing: The Lord is high above all nations, and his glory is above the heavens.
glory is a very taking thing: The Lord is high above all Nations, and his glory is above the heavens.
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If I indeed behold the person of God above the earth, and above the heaven, I see him in glory above all these;
If I indeed behold the person of God above the earth, and above the heaven, I see him in glory above all these;
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and if I see him in glory above all these, I am taken with him above all.
and if I see him in glory above all these, I am taken with him above all.
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Most vaunt of light and yet have nothing in love, such apprehension is fancy and not reall apprehension.
Most vaunt of Light and yet have nothing in love, such apprehension is fancy and not real apprehension.
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Can I indeed see the sunne, and not be taken with it, Soveraigntie holds forth remedie, soveraignty is soveraigne;
Can I indeed see the sun, and not be taken with it, Sovereignty holds forth remedy, sovereignty is sovereign;
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the soul in the midst of all tossings knows where to rest:
the soul in the midst of all tossings knows where to rest:
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persons very high oppose me, yet there are higher then the highest, that is the quieting argument.
Persons very high oppose me, yet there Are higher then the highest, that is the quieting argument.
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If thou seest the oppression of the poore, and violent perverting of judgement in the Province, marvell not at it, If thou See the oppression of the poor, and violent perverting of judgement in the Province, marvel not At it,
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for he that is higher then the highest regardeth, and there be higher then they. for he that is higher then the highest Regardeth, and there be higher then they.
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The soveraignty of Christ indeed beheld, takes off disquiet, though powers opposing be never so great;
The sovereignty of christ indeed beheld, Takes off disquiet, though Powers opposing be never so great;
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the soul can argue with its fears, and find out shoulders for his burthens, as long as God is above all.
the soul can argue with its fears, and find out shoulders for his burdens, as long as God is above all.
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He that made all is above all, and will maintain his universall soveraignty; the highest shall know they have one above them, and here the oppressed rest.
He that made all is above all, and will maintain his universal sovereignty; the highest shall know they have one above them, and Here the oppressed rest.
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A man that indeed looks upon. God as a Creatour, rests his soul upon him as a faithfull Creatour, that is,
A man that indeed looks upon. God as a Creator, rests his soul upon him as a faithful Creator, that is,
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as one that will regard the beings which he hath made, although various and so many.
as one that will regard the beings which he hath made, although various and so many.
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Great troubles make great fears, and great fears make great shifts and sinnes: What a fearfull time, and what a sinfull time is this!
Great Troubles make great fears, and great fears make great shifts and Sins: What a fearful time, and what a sinful time is this!
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Princes are but men, and yet humane soveraignty makes us do any thing.
Princes Are but men, and yet humane sovereignty makes us do any thing.
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Fearfull souls, you do but fancie Christs soveraignty, that he is King of kings, and the Creatour of all;
Fearful Souls, you do but fancy Christ sovereignty, that he is King of Kings, and the Creator of all;
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you have no apprehension of what you speak:
you have no apprehension of what you speak:
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you fear God and offer to Baal, as the expression is, that is, you set man above Christ, what ever you say.
you Fear God and offer to Baal, as the expression is, that is, you Set man above christ, what ever you say.
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Some of you may possibly see your sinne by this point, that you are not so noble spirited as you dreamt, that you have but low conception of Christ.
some of you may possibly see your sin by this point, that you Are not so noble spirited as you dreamed, that you have but low conception of christ.
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You that are proud in spirit, carnall in affection, and fearfull of men, have a base and low opinion of Christ, and Christ will require it.
You that Are proud in Spirit, carnal in affection, and fearful of men, have a base and low opinion of christ, and christ will require it.
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As long as God is supream, a brave spirit flincheth not a step, but others do like themselves, which will be their shame and judgement.
As long as God is supreme, a brave Spirit flincheth not a step, but Others do like themselves, which will be their shame and judgement.
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He judgeth those that are high, saith brave Job to his friends, which carried themselves high, Job 21.22. he saw his opposites high, yet this daunted him not a jot, because he beheld one higher.He Judgeth those that Are high, Says brave Job to his Friends, which carried themselves high, Job 21.22. he saw his opposites high, yet this daunted him not a jot, Because he beheld one higher.
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Judge not light of this point in hand, you cannot heare one more usefull in this trying time.
Judge not Light of this point in hand, you cannot hear one more useful in this trying time.
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A man fears nothing that sees Christ above all, neither what men can say nor do;
A man fears nothing that sees christ above all, neither what men can say nor doe;
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a man fears where no fear is that sees not this: Also now behold my witnesse is in heaven, and my record is on high;
a man fears where no Fear is that sees not this: Also now behold my witness is in heaven, and my record is on high;
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my friends scorn me, but mine eye poureth out tears unto God, Job 16.19, 20. Men think of me thus and thus,my Friends scorn me, but mine eye pours out tears unto God, Job 16.19, 20. Men think of me thus and thus,
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but it troubles me not a jot, I look at one that is above all men, that made all,
but it Troubles me not a jot, I look At one that is above all men, that made all,
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Low souls, look upon him that is high if you would become high, as high as Christ and heaven.
Low Souls, look upon him that is high if you would become high, as high as christ and heaven.
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and knows all, and will judge all; to him I referre all: all cannot daunt one in good that sees God above all.
and knows all, and will judge all; to him I refer all: all cannot daunt one in good that sees God above all.
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Coloss. 1.16. For by him all things were created that are in heaven, and that are in earth, &c. THe Soveraignty of Christ is argued and demonstrated in this, as in the following expressions:Coloss. 1.16. For by him all things were created that Are in heaven, and that Are in earth, etc. THe Sovereignty of christ is argued and demonstrated in this, as in the following expressions:
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He hath created all things in heaven and in earth, and therefore to be conceived of over and above all things;
He hath created all things in heaven and in earth, and Therefore to be conceived of over and above all things;
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higher then all, and greater then all. High expressions are multiplied concerning Christ, to raise high conception of him.
higher then all, and greater then all. High expressions Are multiplied Concerning christ, to raise high conception of him.
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Men are apt to conceive too low and too mean of Christ. He that cometh down from heaven is above all, saith Christ.Men Are apt to conceive too low and too mean of christ. He that comes down from heaven is above all, Says christ.
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He that is of the earth is earthly, and speaketh of the earth; but he that cometh down from heaven is above all; He that is of the earth is earthly, and speaks of the earth; but he that comes down from heaven is above all;
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and what he hath seen and heard, that he testifieth, and yet no man receives his testimony, John 3. Twice is the soveraignty of Christ affirmed, and yet not once received;and what he hath seen and herd, that he Testifieth, and yet no man receives his testimony, John 3. Twice is the sovereignty of christ affirmed, and yet not once received;
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he lifteth and lifteth again to lift up thoughts and affections concerning Christ, as one above all,
he lifts and lifts again to lift up thoughts and affections Concerning christ, as one above all,
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and yet all would not do. He that comes down from heaven is above all; above all on earth, and above all in heaven.
and yet all would not do. He that comes down from heaven is above all; above all on earth, and above all in heaven.
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He multiplies high expression to raise high conception, and yet poore low creatures would conceive of him no otherwise then of other men, nor yet hardly so well.
He multiplies high expression to raise high conception, and yet poor low creatures would conceive of him no otherwise then of other men, nor yet hardly so well.
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Thus are high expressions multiplied here for the same end, which argues that man is a creature very apt to conceive very low of Christ.
Thus Are high expressions multiplied Here for the same end, which argues that man is a creature very apt to conceive very low of christ.
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We are carnall and judge so; we frame conception from sense, objects are no otherwise then we see.
We Are carnal and judge so; we frame conception from sense, objects Are not otherwise then we see.
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Christs out-side spake as little as anothers, and lesse, low in condition, and low in estimation, this is naturall to man, and hard to do otherwise.
Christ outside spoke as little as another's, and less, low in condition, and low in estimation, this is natural to man, and hard to do otherwise.
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Thoughts must have a foot-stool from the world, to lift up themselves respecting persons: we lift up things no otherwise then they lift up themselves by externall advantage.
Thoughts must have a footstool from the world, to lift up themselves respecting Persons: we lift up things not otherwise then they lift up themselves by external advantage.
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Christs glory is not in this world, he comes in form of a man, and therefore judged no more;
Christ glory is not in this world, he comes in from of a man, and Therefore judged no more;
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in form of a mean man, and therefore meanly judged of. What Christ is visibly is looked after, and this is little;
in from of a mean man, and Therefore meanly judged of. What christ is visibly is looked After, and this is little;
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nothing visible speaks him the authour of invisible things, the maker of thrones and dominions:
nothing visible speaks him the author of invisible things, the maker of thrones and Dominions:
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from nothing visible, flesh and bloud can argue nothing reall, to raise apprehension respecting any thing, no not respecting God himself.
from nothing visible, Flesh and blood can argue nothing real, to raise apprehension respecting any thing, no not respecting God himself.
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We set up things as we see them, and we set up things as we love them.
We Set up things as we see them, and we Set up things as we love them.
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Man will not conceive highly of that which he hateth:
Man will not conceive highly of that which he hates:
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man is carnall and malicious, he makes judgement subject to sense, yea he debaseth it lower, he makes judgement subject to malice.
man is carnal and malicious, he makes judgement Subject to sense, yea he debaseth it lower, he makes judgement Subject to malice.
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None so blind as those that will not see;
None so blind as those that will not see;
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yes, those that scorn to see, Conviction is strong, and may do something upon the will,
yes, those that scorn to see, Conviction is strong, and may do something upon the will,
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if it do but merely nill; but is not strong enough to over-bear malice.
if it do but merely nill; but is not strong enough to overbear malice.
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The Scribes and Pharisies saw more of Christ then a mere man, and yet will take in no thought of him but what they pleased;
The Scribes and Pharisees saw more of christ then a mere man, and yet will take in no Thought of him but what they pleased;
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they esteemed of him as a devil, such was their malice, when convinced he was a God, the maker of all,
they esteemed of him as a Devil, such was their malice, when convinced he was a God, the maker of all,
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and above all, Angels and men.
and above all, Angels and men.
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Divine rules crosse carnall, a carnall spirit crossed is a devil, a devil calls Christ Belzebub, the chief of devils,
Divine rules cross carnal, a carnal Spirit crossed is a Devil, a Devil calls christ Belzebub, the chief of Devils,
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and not the chief of blessed beings, as here the Apostle doth. We set up things as we will, and yet as God will too.
and not the chief of blessed beings, as Here the Apostle does. We Set up things as we will, and yet as God will too.
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Men stumble at Christ from what they please, and ruine their souls, and this is according to Gods judiciary will,
Men Stumble At christ from what they please, and ruin their Souls, and this is according to God's judiciary will,
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for he hath said it shall be so, yea that it shall be so to many.
for he hath said it shall be so, yea that it shall be so to many.
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Christ is for a stone of stumbling, and for a rock of offence to both the houses of Israel, and many of them shall stumble and fall and be broke, that is, many shall have low thoughts of Christ,
christ is for a stone of stumbling, and for a rock of offence to both the houses of Israel, and many of them shall Stumble and fallen and be broke, that is, many shall have low thoughts of christ,
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and so reject him, which is death without remedy.
and so reject him, which is death without remedy.
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Christ is not carnally plausible, and it is so ordered of purpose for a snare to carnall wretches, which will set up nothing but what the world doth, and to accomplish judiciary will.
christ is not carnally plausible, and it is so ordered of purpose for a snare to carnal wretches, which will Set up nothing but what the world does, and to accomplish judiciary will.
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Man eyes his will, and so doth God: man orders all his actions according to this, and so doth God:
Man eyes his will, and so does God: man order all his actions according to this, and so does God:
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sinners fulfill their own wills and Gods, when they set Christ low, and their souls lower,
Sinners fulfil their own wills and God's, when they Set christ low, and their Souls lower,
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when they stumble at Christ, and ruine themselves.
when they Stumble At christ, and ruin themselves.
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You vex not God when ye debase Christ, and destroy your souls, you onely accomplish his righteous will, and your own wicked will.
You vex not God when you debase christ, and destroy your Souls, you only accomplish his righteous will, and your own wicked will.
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Consider the point in hand, and how it reacheth you: Christ is a mere fancy to forlorn souls.
Consider the point in hand, and how it reaches you: christ is a mere fancy to forlorn Souls.
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Men oppose creature to creature, this is higher then that, and this is better then that,
Men oppose creature to creature, this is higher then that, and this is better then that,
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but who opposeth Christ to all the creatures, and sets him in his thoughts above all, above earth and above heaven, above visible and above invisible things, above thrones and dominions, above every being as the being thereof? Soveraignty is peculiar state, Christ must have glory in the highest;
but who Opposeth christ to all the creatures, and sets him in his thoughts above all, above earth and above heaven, above visible and above invisible things, above thrones and Dominions, above every being as the being thereof? Sovereignty is peculiar state, christ must have glory in the highest;
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that salutation was but due which they gave when Christ came into Jerusalem; Blessed be the King that cometh in the name of the Lord, peace in heaven,
that salutation was but endue which they gave when christ Come into Jerusalem; Blessed be the King that comes in the name of the Lord, peace in heaven,
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and [ glory in the highest. and [ glory in the highest.
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Christ set highest in the soul, is set no higher then he should be, the king is but set in his throne:
christ Set highest in the soul, is Set no higher then he should be, the King is but Set in his throne:
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men fancie that they thus set up Christ in their thoughts, but they do but fancy it I doubt.
men fancy that they thus Set up christ in their thoughts, but they do but fancy it I doubt.
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I will give you some things to demonstrate where this is reall, that the soul doth indeed as the Apostle here, look upon Christ as supreme and above all.
I will give you Some things to demonstrate where this is real, that the soul does indeed as the Apostle Here, look upon christ as supreme and above all.
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Where Christ is indeed looked upon as above all, there, is fear:
Where christ is indeed looked upon as above all, there, is Fear:
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soveraignty holds forth majesty, divine majesty indeed in sight is humbling, you may see an instance of this in Job, who thought he had as right an apprehension of Gods soveraignty as any man;
sovereignty holds forth majesty, divine majesty indeed in sighed is humbling, you may see an instance of this in Job, who Thought he had as right an apprehension of God's sovereignty as any man;
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but God reasons with him about this point, and Job fails:
but God Reasons with him about this point, and Job fails:
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Canst thou do this? and canst thou do that? saith God, and holds out his soveraignty over all before him.Canst thou do this? and Canst thou do that? Says God, and holds out his sovereignty over all before him.
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Then Job answered and said, I know that thou canst do every thing, and no thought can be held from thee, Job 42.12.Then Job answered and said, I know that thou Canst do every thing, and no Thought can be held from thee, Job 42.12.
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Job did but fancie this point before that he apprehended God as over all, but now he comes indeed to behold it, his heart shakes,
Job did but fancy this point before that he apprehended God as over all, but now he comes indeed to behold it, his heart shakes,
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and he draws doctrine upon doctrine from it. I know that he which is over all can do what ever he will:
and he draws Doctrine upon Doctrine from it. I know that he which is over all can do what ever he will:
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he made me of the dust with his word, and he can turn me to dust with his word.
he made me of the dust with his word, and he can turn me to dust with his word.
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Confusion makes distraction, distraction makes madnesse; men throw off all, when they can understand nothing in divine mysteries;
Confusion makes distraction, distraction makes madness; men throw off all, when they can understand nothing in divine Mysteres;
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As ignorance so idlenesse destroyes divine contemplation: thoughts are vain, they must be watcht; man hath power to observe his spirit which beasts have not.
As ignorance so idleness Destroys divine contemplation: thoughts Are vain, they must be watched; man hath power to observe his Spirit which beasts have not.
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Coloss. 1.16. For by him were all things created ] that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible,Coloss. 1.16. For by him were all things created ] that Are in heaven, and that Are in earth, visible and invisible,
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whether they he thrones or dominions, or principalities, or powers, &c.
whither they he thrones or Dominions, or principalities, or Powers, etc.
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HEaven and earth, and the Authour and end of both, are wrapt up in this verse and what we shall say of either,
HEaven and earth, and the Author and end of both, Are wrapped up in this verse and what we shall say of either,
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for the good of your precious souls, depends wholly upon the blessing of Christ. Christs house is stately, but of few causes; efficient, and finall:
for the good of your precious Souls, depends wholly upon the blessing of christ. Christ house is stately, but of few Causes; efficient, and final:
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first by him, and secondly for him, were all things created:
First by him, and secondly for him, were all things created:
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Christs house is great, but of few rooms, Heaven and Earth: For by him all things were created that are in Heaven, and that are in Earth.
Christ house is great, but of few rooms, Heaven and Earth: For by him all things were created that Are in Heaven, and that Are in Earth.
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Christs family is but of few kinds, visible, and invisible. From one cause to another, from the efficient to the finall;
Christ family is but of few Kinds, visible, and invisible. From one cause to Another, from the efficient to the final;
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from one kind to another, from visible to invisible: from one room to another, from Earth to Heaven is a Christians journey quite home,
from one kind to Another, from visible to invisible: from one room to Another, from Earth to Heaven is a Christians journey quite home,
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and lies all along in this text for us to travell.
and lies all along in this text for us to travel.
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Christ is considered under much variety of notion, and still sweet under all as a redeemer, as the image of God,
christ is considered under much variety of notion, and still sweet under all as a redeemer, as the image of God,
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as a first-born, and here as a creatour. A holy soul cannot tire it self in the contemplation of Christ. as a firstborn, and Here as a creator. A holy soul cannot tire it self in the contemplation of christ.
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Their is variety of excellencie in Christ; varietie of time, he is Alpha and Omega: variety of beautie, white and ruddie:
Their is variety of excellency in christ; variety of time, he is Alpha and Omega: variety of beauty, white and ruddy:
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varietie of qualitie, mild and fierce;
variety of quality, mild and fierce;
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a lion and a lamb, a servant and a sonne, a Man and God, a Redeemer and a Creatour.
a Lion and a lamb, a servant and a son, a Man and God, a Redeemer and a Creator.
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Christ is all varietie of excellency, he hath all the powders of the Merchants, Canticles 3.6. In things below Christ, some have excellency, and some none:
christ is all variety of excellency, he hath all the powders of the Merchant's, Canticles 3.6. In things below christ, Some have excellency, and Some none:
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some this excellency, and some that, but none have all; and this checks the soul in his game, and withers contemplation at the root.
Some this excellency, and Some that, but none have all; and this Checks the soul in his game, and withers contemplation At the root.
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Contemplation is soul-recreation, recreation is kept up by variety:
Contemplation is soul-recreation, recreation is kept up by variety:
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one thing tires quickly, unlesse that one be all, which so is Christ and none else, he is all, Colossians, 3.11. All belonging to well being, and all belonging to being, Redeemer and Creatour, for by him were all things created.
one thing tires quickly, unless that one be all, which so is christ and none Else, he is all, colossians, 3.11. All belonging to well being, and all belonging to being, Redeemer and Creator, for by him were all things created.
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There is congruity of excellency in Christ:
There is congruity of excellency in christ:
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what things are in Christ are all suitable to a holy soul, and suitable things tire not; what things Are in christ Are all suitable to a holy soul, and suitable things tire not;
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we lie down where we are pleased. 'Tis with a holy soul, as 'tis with a holy God; unsuitable things tire him presently.
we lie down where we Are pleased. It's with a holy soul, as it's with a holy God; unsuitable things tire him presently.
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Your new moons, and your appointed feasts, that is, their hypocritical observations, I am weary to beare them, saith God, Esay, 1.14. Holy persons, and holy actions, things congruous to his will, in these he takes up his dwelling;Your new moons, and your appointed feasts, that is, their hypocritical observations, I am weary to bear them, Says God, Isaiah, 1.14. Holy Persons, and holy actions, things congruous to his will, in these he Takes up his Dwelling;
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his thoughts though vast and noble hire themselves here, so farre are such things from wearying of him;
his thoughts though vast and noble hire themselves Here, so Far Are such things from wearying of him;
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his thoughts respecting this world, the people, and practices of it, rove and wander, and tire,
his thoughts respecting this world, the people, and practices of it, rove and wander, and tire,
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as weary of all, till he come to Sion, and then observe what he saith of her;
as weary of all, till he come to Sion, and then observe what he Says of her;
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This is my rest for ever, here will I dwell, for I have desired it, Psalme, 132.14. Affection makes motion, and thoughts go after desires;This is my rest for ever, Here will I dwell, for I have desired it, Psalm, 132.14. Affection makes motion, and thoughts go After Desires;
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desires suited, thoughts sit down and take up their rest, and their dwelling, and like the place of their habitation:
Desires suited, thoughts fit down and take up their rest, and their Dwelling, and like the place of their habitation:
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'tis thus with God, and 'tis thus with godly men: one holy spirit roves and tires out it self, till it meet with another;
it's thus with God, and it's thus with godly men: one holy Spirit roves and tires out it self, till it meet with Another;
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the soul of a christian flies from creature to creature, and pitches down upon this and that,
the soul of a christian flies from creature to creature, and pitches down upon this and that,
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but rises up again presently as one wearied, because it can find nothing suitable; and thus it doth in reference to all the creatures, till it come to Christ,
but rises up again presently as one wearied, Because it can find nothing suitable; and thus it does in Referente to all the creatures, till it come to christ,
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and in him it finds all suitablenesse, and then sitteth down, suitablenesse to being and well-being.
and in him it finds all suitableness, and then Sitteth down, suitableness to being and well-being.
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Christ is my redeemer, and my creatour, enough for all that I can wish, and therefore here I rest saith the soul.
christ is my redeemer, and my creator, enough for all that I can wish, and Therefore Here I rest Says the soul.
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There is transcendency of excellency in Christ: variety and congruity of excellency, and all above expression, more then can be reached. There is transcendency of excellency in christ: variety and congruity of excellency, and all above expression, more then can be reached.
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A holy heart is deep, and loves to bath it self in deep waters: contemplation is a soul making one deep to swallow up another;
A holy heart is deep, and loves to both it self in deep waters: contemplation is a soul making one deep to swallow up Another;
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and this is so farre from tiring, that 'tis the very Heaven of a holy heart.
and this is so Far from tiring, that it's the very Heaven of a holy heart.
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Contemplation is a soul widening it self to swallow up infinitenesse, what ever God is, if it can.
Contemplation is a soul widening it self to swallow up infiniteness, what ever God is, if it can.
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Not a step of Christ towards man, but 'tis a great deep.
Not a step of christ towards man, but it's a great deep.
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Redemption is a great deep, and Creation a great deep, and 'tis delightfull to a divine heart to dive where sweetnesse hath no bottome. Carnall contemplation tires:
Redemption is a great deep, and Creation a great deep, and it's delightful to a divine heart to dive where sweetness hath no bottom. Carnal contemplation tires:
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because though it find something suitable in the creature, yet but very little, and that little in a little time turns to nothing,
Because though it find something suitable in the creature, yet but very little, and that little in a little time turns to nothing,
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and then the soul is not ohely tired, but vexed, which makes thoughts retreat disorderly.
and then the soul is not ohely tired, but vexed, which makes thoughts retreat disorderly.
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Divine contemplation cannot tire, for it finds out suitable things, and yet there are more besides these still;
Divine contemplation cannot tire, for it finds out suitable things, and yet there Are more beside these still;
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it finds out one Heaven, and when the soul is in this, and it seeth another beyond this;
it finds out one Heaven, and when the soul is in this, and it sees Another beyond this;
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when it beholdeth a Redeemer, it seeth a Creatour more plainly. This point plainly discovers many hearts not to be holy;
when it beholdeth a Redeemer, it sees a Creator more plainly. This point plainly discovers many hearts not to be holy;
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divine contemplation is so burthensome and tiresome to them.
divine contemplation is so burdensome and tiresome to them.
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You have vagabond persons, so you have vagabond spirits, which had rather be any where then at home.
You have vagabond Persons, so you have vagabond spirits, which had rather be any where then At home.
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Christ and Heaven are the souls home, thoughts and spirits are all vagabonds whilest they are from this home,
christ and Heaven Are the Souls home, thoughts and spirits Are all vagabonds whilst they Are from this home,
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and yet few souls care to get here and keep here. The soul is sublime of it self but pravitie bowes it down;
and yet few Souls care to get Here and keep Here. The soul is sublime of it self but pravity bows it down;
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men have their corruptions, and these make their thoughts cleave to the dust. You do not observe whither your hearts go, nor what journeyes they make;
men have their corruptions, and these make their thoughts cleave to the dust. You do not observe whither your hearts go, nor what journeys they make;
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you do not observe their going out, nor their layings out, whither they wander; nor how prodigall when abroad;
you do not observe their going out, nor their layings out, whither they wander; nor how prodigal when abroad;
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nor possible will not, because 'tis pleasing: men do contentedly lose their souls in things below Christ.
nor possible will not, Because it's pleasing: men do contentedly loose their Souls in things below christ.
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Three things destroy divine contemplation, blindnesse, idlenesse, wilfulnesse. Some men know nothing of Christ, the soul cannot dwell upon nothing.
Three things destroy divine contemplation, blindness, idleness, wilfulness. some men know nothing of christ, the soul cannot dwell upon nothing.
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Thoughts are soon tired when confounded; they clash much where there is no apprehension;
Thoughts Are soon tired when confounded; they clash much where there is no apprehension;
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one fighteth against another, and the spirit dieth in this fight, because condemned to abide in a dungeon.
one fights against Another, and the Spirit Dieth in this fight, Because condemned to abide in a dungeon.
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and I perswade my self that this hath undone many a soul.
and I persuade my self that this hath undone many a soul.
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I have known learned men, who though contēplative enough in their way, yet when they set to contēplate divine things can make no sweetnes to their souls,
I have known learned men, who though contemplative enough in their Way, yet when they Set to contemplate divine things can make no sweetness to their Souls,
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but knots, tricks, and fancies to cavill with;
but knots, tricks, and fancies to cavil with;
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and 'tis impossible but that the soul should tire quickly, that can find out nothing in Christ but knots and bones to feed on.
and it's impossible but that the soul should tire quickly, that can find out nothing in christ but knots and bones to feed on.
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Learned persons look about you, your contemplation is highest and yet lowest;
Learned Persons look about you, your contemplation is highest and yet lowest;
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the hid things of nature wrap you up, and the high things of Christ tire you presently, which is nought,
the hid things of nature wrap you up, and the high things of christ tire you presently, which is nought,
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and speaks the heart bewitcht with curiosity; high in fancie, but low and carnall in affection:
and speaks the heart bewitched with curiosity; high in fancy, but low and carnal in affection:
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such a soul as this makes its nest in the starrs of this world, but God will from thence pluck it down;
such a soul as this makes its nest in the Stars of this world, but God will from thence pluck it down;
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every soul that nests not it self in Christ, and in those glorious excellencies which shine in him will be judged, and perish as carnall.
every soul that nests not it self in christ, and in those glorious excellencies which shine in him will be judged, and perish as carnal.
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the end of affliction not accomplished, you will be afflicted seven times more, till your prodigall souls return home to their father, and leave feeding on husks.
the end of affliction not accomplished, you will be afflicted seven times more, till your prodigal Souls return home to their father, and leave feeding on husks.
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because losse of the creature doth not reduce thoughts to Christ:
Because loss of the creature does not reduce thoughts to christ:
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let friends, means, towns, kingdomes die, and yet his Heaven lives, because his heart is lodged in one that can die no more, that ever lives. Misery is double,
let Friends, means, Towns, kingdoms die, and yet his Heaven lives, Because his heart is lodged in one that can die no more, that ever lives. Misery is double,
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A mans tranquility is permanent when his thoughts dwell upon Christ;
A men tranquillity is permanent when his thoughts dwell upon christ;
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he that giveth all being, me thinks every one should now much think upon, when all creatures cease to be so fast.
he that gives all being, me thinks every one should now much think upon, when all creatures cease to be so fast.
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you have now but a few things to think upon, this world is bleeding and dying apace;
you have now but a few things to think upon, this world is bleeding and dying apace;
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Know your duty and know your felicity:
Know your duty and know your felicity:
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Christs action and Christs person, yea and Christs garments; all he said, and all he did, and all he wore, very virtuall and instructing.
Christ actium and Christ person, yea and Christ garments; all he said, and all he did, and all he wore, very virtual and instructing.
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or under any other more remote consideration, and they are all powerfull to take off the heart from earth and send it to Heaven.
or under any other more remote consideration, and they Are all powerful to take off the heart from earth and send it to Heaven.
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or but as a Creatour, as the image of God, as the first-born, and the like,
or but as a Creator, as the image of God, as the firstborn, and the like,
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consider Christ under any notion in which the Scripture holds him forth as a Redeemer,
Consider christ under any notion in which the Scripture holds him forth as a Redeemer,
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Every thing in Christ is usefull, the very leaves of the tree of Life are healing:
Every thing in christ is useful, the very leaves of the tree of Life Are healing:
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when we seek after Christ, then he brings us into his chambers; the efficacy of all that Christ is, cometh in by contemplation.
when we seek After christ, then he brings us into his chambers; the efficacy of all that christ is, comes in by contemplation.
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and what with his bloud, we must meditate on all his works. Divine things are still unfruitfull as unthought of;
and what with his blood, we must meditate on all his works. Divine things Are still unfruitful as unthought of;
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what he hath done with his finger, what with his hand, what with his spirit,
what he hath done with his finger, what with his hand, what with his Spirit,
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I will meditate of all thy works and talk of all thy doings, Psal. 77. what Christ hath done as a Redeemer, and what as a Creatour;I will meditate of all thy works and talk of all thy doings, Psalm 77. what christ hath done as a Redeemer, and what as a Creator;
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Let us all know our dutie and do it all, Christ is to be considered; so did David, so did Paul, and so must we consider him.
Let us all know our duty and do it all, christ is to be considered; so did David, so did Paul, and so must we Consider him.
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The excellency of Christ you do not indeed dwell upon, nor find sweetnesse in, nor cannot as long as these evils are in your hearts.
The excellency of christ you do not indeed dwell upon, nor find sweetness in, nor cannot as long as these evils Are in your hearts.
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Christ may be much in such mens tongues, but surely he is but little in their hearts.
christ may be much in such men's tongues, but surely he is but little in their hearts.
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Citizens look about you, I see an ignorant idle proud spirit amongst you;
Citizens look about you, I see an ignorant idle proud Spirit among you;
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the soul goeth away from God and bosomes it self in a lie, as it groweth heady and high minded.
the soul Goes away from God and bosoms it self in a lie, as it grows heady and high minded.
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Errour is the fruit of pride;
Error is the fruit of pride;
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I smite my breast and say, Ah Lord! where do these souls dwell? In hell certainly, and not in Heaven.
I smite my breast and say, Ah Lord! where do these Souls dwell? In hell Certainly, and not in Heaven.
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I look upon some men and they are puft up; will leads them and not truth:
I look upon Some men and they Are puffed up; will leads them and not truth:
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Every thing that crosseth will vex a wilfull man though it be truth; and vexation and contemplation are as opposite as Saul and David, as Heaven and hell.
Every thing that Crosseth will vex a wilful man though it be truth; and vexation and contemplation Are as opposite as Saul and David, as Heaven and hell.
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When the heart is high and haughty, Christ and Truth are under foot; and thoughts never bosome themselves in that which the heart tramples upon.
When the heart is high and haughty, christ and Truth Are under foot; and thoughts never bosom themselves in that which the heart tramples upon.
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The heart swelld, thoughts are all prest and taken up to make vent for this, that there is scarce a thought to be spared to ascend to Christ.
The heart swelled, thoughts Are all pressed and taken up to make vent for this, that there is scarce a Thought to be spared to ascend to christ.
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Pride puffeth up, and swelld souls go more to hell then to Heaven, like-spirits bosome.
Pride Puffeth up, and swelled Souls go more to hell then to Heaven, like-spirits bosom.
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you must be full of complaints to Christ to keep your souls in his bosome. Finally, as idlenesse so wilfulnesse destroyes divine contemplation.
you must be full of complaints to christ to keep your Souls in his bosom. Finally, as idleness so wilfulness Destroys divine contemplation.
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As the body so the soul goeth downward with ease, but up hill with much pains-taking;
As the body so the soul Goes downward with ease, but up hill with much painstaking;
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when it setteth about this 'tis tired presently.
when it sets about this it's tired presently.
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O God I have lost my soul: I can never find it in Christ; 'tis sometime in wealth, in husband, and sometime in children, in houses and in lands, but never in Heaven;
Oh God I have lost my soul: I can never find it in christ; it's sometime in wealth, in husband, and sometime in children, in houses and in Lands, but never in Heaven;
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and did nothing to turn it back, made no prayer, nor shed no tears! Men complain of losses now, but who complains;
and did nothing to turn it back, made no prayer, nor shed no tears! Men complain of losses now, but who complains;
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what will that man be able to say for himself in judgement, that stood still and saw his heart steal away from God to the creature,
what will that man be able to say for himself in judgement, that stood still and saw his heart steal away from God to the creature,
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and the man for want of activity lets it go, and so is accessary to the betraying of his own soul, Ah Lord!
and the man for want of activity lets it go, and so is accessary to the betraying of his own soul, Ah Lord!
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How secretly doth many a mans heart steal away Christ, and yet not so secretly but 'tis seen,
How secretly does many a men heart steal away christ, and yet not so secretly but it's seen,
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and lust will betray your souls to the devill.
and lust will betray your Souls to the Devil.
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You know how carnally your hearts work, and what do you do to reduce them? You keep no watch, sloth-betrayes your souls to lust,
You know how carnally your hearts work, and what do you do to reduce them? You keep no watch, sloth-betrayes your Souls to lust,
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The spirit of a man, knowes the things of a man. The Spirit of a man, knows the things of a man.
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and in so many years he is to make a new world, and he will do it exact to a punctum of time,
and in so many Years he is to make a new world, and he will do it exact to a punctum of time,
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in so many dayes he was to make the world, and he did it to a punctum of time, and rested with his Father:
in so many days he was to make the world, and he did it to a punctum of time, and rested with his Father:
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and in the circumstance of time: Christ doth so much as God intends, and in such a time;
and in the circumstance of time: christ does so much as God intends, and in such a time;
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All divine action going forth in Christ, we may conclude full successe, that is, in the thing, All divine actium going forth in christ, we may conclude full success, that is, in the thing,
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Hath the king such an agent as Christ is for strength and wisdome?
Hath the King such an agent as christ is for strength and Wisdom?
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and mighty men, and shake and fear; but look in and by whom God acts, and comfort your selves.
and mighty men, and shake and Fear; but look in and by whom God acts, and Comfort your selves.
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for he works in him who is mighty in strength and wisdome. God intended a world, did he misse the accomplishment of it? Godly souls, you look much in and by whom the king acts, such and such skilfull men,
for he works in him who is mighty in strength and Wisdom. God intended a world, did he miss the accomplishment of it? Godly Souls, you look much in and by whom the King acts, such and such skilful men,
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but no such matter, for all his action shall acquire his intention, and no man shall evade it;
but no such matter, for all his actium shall acquire his intention, and no man shall evade it;
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and to shun what God intends, as they shun what man intends, to get out of his reach as out of ours;
and to shun what God intends, as they shun what man intends, to get out of his reach as out of ours;
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Where great humane power is (it is Elihu his speech to Job) men think to evade the bent and force of divine action,
Where great humane power is (it is Elihu his speech to Job) men think to evade the bent and force of divine actium,
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but giveth right to the poore, Job 36.5.but gives right to the poor, Job 36.5.
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but the agent in and by whom God acts, is mighty in both. God is mighty in strength and wisdome, he preserveth not the life of the wicked,
but the agent in and by whom God acts, is mighty in both. God is mighty in strength and Wisdom, he Preserveth not the life of the wicked,
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all divine action going forth in Christ, we may conclude successe; successefulnesse to their good. Christ is mighty in strength and wisdome, our agents are unsuccessefull for want of power, and for want of wisdome;
all divine actium going forth in christ, we may conclude success; successefulnesse to their good. christ is mighty in strength and Wisdom, our agents Are unsuccessful for want of power, and for want of Wisdom;
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I was daily his delight, rejoycing alwayes before him, saith Christ, speaking of God when in the creation of all things, Prov. 8. The comfort of the godly is in this point: I was daily his delight, rejoicing always before him, Says christ, speaking of God when in the creation of all things, Curae 8. The Comfort of the godly is in this point:
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he so moveth as to have delight in both, not onely in the work done, but in the agent that doth it, and therefore doth all in Christ.
he so moves as to have delight in both, not only in the work done, but in the agent that does it, and Therefore does all in christ.
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you can beare discontent in the agent, so his work be well done, but God cannot:
you can bear discontent in the agent, so his work be well done, but God cannot:
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you look more at abilitie to your work, then suitablenesse to your spirits in the agents you imploy, but God doth not:
you look more At ability to your work, then suitableness to your spirits in the agents you employ, but God does not:
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and hath stretched out the heavens by his discretion. Divine action is made with delight: you have many prime agents, but God hath but one;and hath stretched out the heavens by his discretion. Divine actium is made with delight: you have many prime agents, but God hath but one;
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He hath made the earth by his power, he hath established the world by his wisdome, He hath made the earth by his power, he hath established the world by his Wisdom,
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The Lord by wisdome hath founded the earth, and by understanding hath established the heavens, Prov. 3.19. a like place to this you have Jeremy 10.12.The Lord by Wisdom hath founded the earth, and by understanding hath established the heavens, Curae 3.19. a like place to this you have Jeremiah 10.12.
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Christ is the wisdome of the Father; all that God doth he doth in wisdome.
christ is the Wisdom of the Father; all that God does he does in Wisdom.
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The order of divine action is admirable; the beauty of God in his out-goings is held out to us.
The order of divine actium is admirable; the beauty of God in his outgoings is held out to us.
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the Father works in the Sonne, the Sonne in the Spirit, and the Spirit in your spirits.
the Father works in the Son, the Son in the Spirit, and the Spirit in your spirits.
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God doth create and new-create in Christ. God doth all things respecting the creature in his Son;
God does create and new-create in christ. God does all things respecting the creature in his Son;
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For by him were all things, &c. NONLATINALPHABET. in him were all things created, saith the originall, Christs method and Christs expression pleaseth me best.For by him were all things, etc.. in him were all things created, Says the original, Christ method and Christ expression Pleases me best.
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I will therefore take terms as they lie, and suck as much out of them as I can for my self and you.
I will Therefore take terms as they lie, and suck as much out of them as I can for my self and you.
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the one saith, all things were made by him, and the other saith that all things were made for him. Christs method pleaseth me best.
the one Says, all things were made by him, and the other Says that all things were made for him. Christ method Pleases me best.
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the first is in the beginning of the verse, and the second is mentioned in the latter end;
the First is in the beginning of the verse, and the second is mentioned in the latter end;
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and two causes: two parts, heaven and earth, visible and invisible: two causes, efficient and finall;
and two Causes: two parts, heaven and earth, visible and invisible: two Causes, efficient and final;
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If you read this verse, you will find it to consider creation, in reference to two parts,
If you read this verse, you will find it to Consider creation, in Referente to two parts,
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and I am now to give out to you as I am able, what it hath in it self.
and I am now to give out to you as I am able, what it hath in it self.
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whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities or powers, &c. I Have given you the respect which this verse bears to those which precede;
whither they be thrones, or Dominions, or principalities or Powers, etc. I Have given you the respect which this verse bears to those which precede;
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Coloss. 1.16. For by him were all things created that are in heaven and that are in earth, visible and invisible,Coloss. 1.16. For by him were all things created that Are in heaven and that Are in earth, visible and invisible,
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blockish souls think on this, you will have a very hot sermon to warm you when you come to your place.
blockish Souls think on this, you will have a very hight sermon to warm you when you come to your place.
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though opened and urged upon them by a God:
though opened and urged upon them by a God:
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you use no art about a block but to burn it, and so doth God when sinners become sots and blocks and understand not so much as the principall of their naturall being,
you use no art about a block but to burn it, and so does God when Sinners become sots and blocks and understand not so much as the principal of their natural being,
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you are no new creatures, therefore God argueth with you simply as creatures, and then you shew your selves blocks:
you Are no new creatures, Therefore God argue with you simply as creatures, and then you show your selves blocks:
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the lower God stoupes to stirre you and you yet unmoved, the more obstinate you are;
the lower God stoups to stir you and you yet unmoved, the more obstinate you Are;
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you are naturall, and he fetcheth argument against you from nature, as what is more naturall to you then your being:
you Are natural, and he Fetches argument against you from nature, as what is more natural to you then your being:
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and what being do you think he will give you then. God dealeth with you as you are;
and what being do you think he will give you then. God deals with you as you Are;
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The sins you love will destroy your being, and your being, being destroyed, you will fall into your Creatours hand again,
The Sins you love will destroy your being, and your being, being destroyed, you will fallen into your Creators hand again,
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and yet though all these thou regardest me not; all excellencies sleighted shall be turned into so many rods to lash your dead souls.
and yet though all these thou regardest me not; all excellencies sleighted shall be turned into so many rods to lash your dead Souls.
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for thus Christ will say to sinners at the great day, I am a first-born, I am the Image of the Father, I am a Redeemer, I am a Creatour,
for thus christ will say to Sinners At the great day, I am a firstborn, I am the Image of the Father, I am a Redeemer, I am a Creator,
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So he concludeth, as Christ is complete to attract love, the same will be his sufficiency and advantage to aggravate our sliding off him:
So he Concludeth, as christ is complete to attract love, the same will be his sufficiency and advantage to aggravate our sliding off him:
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Heare instruction and be wise and refuse it not. He that sinneth against me, wrongeth his own soul. Hear instruction and be wise and refuse it not. He that Sinneth against me, wrongeth his own soul.
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viz. Now therefore hearken unto me O ye children, that is, children by creation; for blessed are they that keep my wayes. viz. Now Therefore harken unto me Oh you children, that is, children by creation; for blessed Are they that keep my ways.
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After that Christ is there mentioned in state as the Creatour of all, this he inferreth upon it:
After that christ is there mentioned in state as the Creator of all, this he infers upon it:
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how able is he to take away being from all, which gave it to all. Reade Proverbs 8.31.32.
how able is he to take away being from all, which gave it to all. Reade Proverbs 8.31.32.
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Sinners, the Scripture pressetn obedience to Christ upon you from this point upon pain of death, that all things are made in and by him: Sinners, the Scripture pressetn Obedience to christ upon you from this point upon pain of death, that all things Are made in and by him:
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because he doth all that he doth to him, in Christ.
Because he does all that he does to him, in christ.
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A child of God may argue love and compassion from any thing that Gods hand doth to him, upon this very ground,
A child of God may argue love and compassion from any thing that God's hand does to him, upon this very ground,
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Thine hands have made me and fashioned me; give me understanding that I may live. Thus do thou say to God.Thine hands have made me and fashioned me; give me understanding that I may live. Thus do thou say to God.
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he gave your being in Christ, and he will restore this being in Christ, if you plead it to him as David.
he gave your being in christ, and he will restore this being in christ, if you plead it to him as David.
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if you did look up and consider who gave it, and what obligement lies upon him by it;
if you did look up and Consider who gave it, and what obligement lies upon him by it;
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Many of you are weary of your being, you do so sinne, but you might have more comfort in your being,
Many of you Are weary of your being, you do so sin, but you might have more Comfort in your being,
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for the restauration of this being, as if the Psalmist had so said: this I think may be his meaning, and the strength of his argument.
for the restauration of this being, as if the Psalmist had so said: this I think may be his meaning, and the strength of his argument.
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Thou didst create me in Christ according to such a noble being, do thou new create me in Christ,
Thou didst create me in christ according to such a noble being, do thou new create me in christ,
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from great power you may argue for great love:
from great power you may argue for great love:
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you may argue for the choisest mercies upon this ground, that God is your Creatour in Christ, Thy hands have made me and fashioned me give me understanding that I may live, Psal. 119.73. from such power you may argue to such love;
you may argue for the Choicest Mercies upon this ground, that God is your Creator in christ, Thy hands have made me and fashioned me give me understanding that I may live, Psalm 119.73. from such power you may argue to such love;
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This is not all your consolation:
This is not all your consolation:
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instruments must be blamed when they take not their time, (I mean instruments which we imploy for our good in this time of distresse) but the heart must be quieted in this, that Gods agent exactly keeps his time,
Instruments must be blamed when they take not their time, (I mean Instruments which we employ for our good in this time of distress) but the heart must be quieted in this, that God's agent exactly keeps his time,
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Lo I come, as it is written, saith Christ, but not as impatient spirits expect:
Lo I come, as it is written, Says christ, but not as impatient spirits expect:
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Search how it is written concerning Christs creating this new world, and you shall see that he will come and do it exactly.
Search how it is written Concerning Christ creating this new world, and you shall see that he will come and do it exactly.
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Lo I come, as it is [ written ] in the volume of thy book. Lo I come, as it is [ written ] in the volume of thy book.
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God moveth in one that answers his will exact, that observeth his work and his time.
God moves in one that answers his will exact, that observeth his work and his time.
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and it should be rest enough to a saint in all troubles, to look up and consider in whose hands worlds are transacted.
and it should be rest enough to a saint in all Troubles, to look up and Consider in whose hands world's Are transacted.
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You murmure that things go no faster on, the time of the new world is in Christs hand,
You murmur that things go no faster on, the time of the new world is in Christ hand,
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And the new world may say, My time is in thy hand, in so many years thou wilt bring me forth.
And the new world may say, My time is in thy hand, in so many Years thou wilt bring me forth.
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and so many years wilt thou uphold me.
and so many Years wilt thou uphold me.
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The great world may say to Christ, My times was in thy hand, in so many dayes didst thou bring me forth,
The great world may say to christ, My times was in thy hand, in so many days didst thou bring me forth,
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Time is in Christs hand as well as the work of time: the Father hath put all into his hand, my times are in thy hand.
Time is in Christ hand as well as the work of time: the Father hath put all into his hand, my times Are in thy hand.
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and then give it up all to his Father, and rest with him and his Church for ever.
and then give it up all to his Father, and rest with him and his Church for ever.
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though it be now many thousand years old.
though it be now many thousand Years old.
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the sword and strange diseases are going about for this purpose, and do you not see how they sweep the earth?
the sword and strange diseases Are going about for this purpose, and do you not see how they sweep the earth?
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all that are now in earth will be anon in hell, that do not leave their sinnes quickly;
all that Are now in earth will be anon in hell, that do not leave their Sins quickly;
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your place will be changed quickly, but not for the better;
your place will be changed quickly, but not for the better;
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sinners do not you grone too? Do not you grone to Christ to be better? The earth will be eased of her burden quickly, but not you;
Sinners do not you groan too? Do not you groan to christ to be better? The earth will be eased of her burden quickly, but not you;
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The earth groneth, it beareth so many and so naught:
The earth groans, it bears so many and so nought:
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what difference now between earth and hell? All you that live in earth and live in your sinnes, expect such a life every houre.
what difference now between earth and hell? All you that live in earth and live in your Sins, expect such a life every hour.
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because not yet full ripe for hell, Ah Lord! here is a dwelling in earth indeed:
Because not yet full ripe for hell, Ah Lord! Here is a Dwelling in earth indeed:
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some live so in earth, that it were as good they were in hell almost; whipt in body, tortured in soul, longing for death and yet it must not be,
Some live so in earth, that it were as good they were in hell almost; whipped in body, tortured in soul, longing for death and yet it must not be,
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Some live where they have no good neighbour, nor no friend, and they truly have a bad life on it;
some live where they have no good neighbour, nor no friend, and they truly have a bad life on it;
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I pitty all that live in this world 'tis so base and miserable, but them that live without God in this world, my heart bleedeth over them.
I pity all that live in this world it's so base and miserable, but them that live without God in this world, my heart bleeds over them.
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Christians visit your next neighbour often, lie in his bosome whilest you live on earth, you will live very desolate else were the earth a better place then ' tis.
Christians visit your next neighbour often, lie in his bosom whilst you live on earth, you will live very desolate Else were the earth a better place then ' this.
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When the earth trembles and melts, you have one that dwelleth in it that will see you shall do well.
When the earth trembles and melts, you have one that dwells in it that will see you shall do well.
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when you have none in earth.
when you have none in earth.
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and if your hearts be a rest for him, he will be a rest for them,
and if your hearts be a rest for him, he will be a rest for them,
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Mourning creatures tell me, where do ye dwell? In a vally of tears? In earth doth Christ dwell with you? doth he dwell in earth too, in your hearts? then be cheared for he will wipe all tears from your eyes:
Mourning creatures tell me, where do you dwell? In a valley of tears? In earth does christ dwell with you? does he dwell in earth too, in your hearts? then be cheered for he will wipe all tears from your eyes:
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Earth is heaven, hell is heaven when God dwelleth with one there.
Earth is heaven, hell is heaven when God dwells with one there.
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A mans felicity dependeth altogether upon the favour of God. let his dwelling be where ' twill.
A men felicity dependeth altogether upon the favour of God. let his Dwelling be where ' 'twill.
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do ye know him? do ye love him? he maketh the earth a blessing as base as 'tis, to such.
do you know him? do you love him? he makes the earth a blessing as base as it's, to such.
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You have lived a great while in the earth, and so hath Christ:
You have lived a great while in the earth, and so hath christ:
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you have much misery kept off by one good neighbour you have, and you might have more if you did but get more acquaintance with him.
you have much misery kept off by one good neighbour you have, and you might have more if you did but get more acquaintance with him.
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Defile not the land which ye shall inhabite [ wherein I dwell ] saith Christ, Numb. 35.34. The earth would be hell did not Christ dwell in it:Defile not the land which you shall inhabit [ wherein I dwell ] Says christ, Numb. 35.34. The earth would be hell did not christ dwell in it:
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Blessed be one good neighbour, or how solitary should we be in earth.
Blessed be one good neighbour, or how solitary should we be in earth.
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There is one good in earth, and thats all I know: get acquaintance with him, yea that would find comfort in your dwelling here.
There is one good in earth, and thats all I know: get acquaintance with him, yea that would find Comfort in your Dwelling Here.
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All things in earth do like themselves, and therefore turn aside my soul from them: whom have I in earth in comparison of thee, O Christ.
All things in earth do like themselves, and Therefore turn aside my soul from them: whom have I in earth in comparison of thee, Oh christ.
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and strong passion can bear nothing, and yet must bear it self, which is the heaviest burden of all.
and strong passion can bear nothing, and yet must bear it self, which is the Heaviest burden of all.
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and yet 'tis hard to keep the spirit quiet when basely used, tell it what one will, Fallen creatures are full of passion,
and yet it's hard to keep the Spirit quiet when basely used, tell it what one will, Fallen creatures Are full of passion,
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so it did with David, it tooke him off from all in earth but one, whom have I in earth but thee? Distresse should not disturb but subdue the heart,
so it did with David, it took him off from all in earth but one, whom have I in earth but thee? Distress should not disturb but subdue the heart,
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Distresse should make mortification, but not vexation;
Distress should make mortification, but not vexation;
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The earth yields variety of deadly vermine, and you cannot tread upon all, some will tread upon you, some will crawl about you and sting you, do what you can.
The earth yields variety of deadly vermin, and you cannot tread upon all, Some will tread upon you, Some will crawl about you and sting you, do what you can.
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some are sycophants, and they will kisse you and hug you to death like Judas; some are hypocrites, wolves in sheeps cloathing, and they will not onely kill your bodies, but your souls too.
Some Are Sycophants, and they will kiss you and hug you to death like Judas; Some Are Hypocrites, wolves in Sheep clothing, and they will not only kill your bodies, but your Souls too.
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and how can it be helpt here? Some are back-biters, and they will kill your name:
and how can it be helped Here? some Are backbiters, and they will kill your name:
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You dwell in earth, and in earth dwelleth all sorts, and every one will act according to his property,
You dwell in earth, and in earth dwells all sorts, and every one will act according to his property,
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as well as you would wish.
as well as you would wish.
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you live in a base place, and what can you expect but base usage? When your dwelling is removed from earth to Heaven, things will be better presently,
you live in a base place, and what can you expect but base usage? When your Dwelling is removed from earth to Heaven, things will be better presently,
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Christians have no art to quiet their souls when things go hard: you may gather patience from the very place you dwell in;
Christians have no art to quiet their Souls when things go hard: you may gather patience from the very place you dwell in;
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I might go along this way and do well, but I must turn another way and tell you, that you have a base dwelling here, and therefore expect things answerable.
I might go along this Way and do well, but I must turn Another Way and tell you, that you have a base Dwelling Here, and Therefore expect things answerable.
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Do you not find it a low common dark unclean room? And yet must your souls dwell here because your bodies do? then you will perish as beasts, worse.
Do you not find it a low Common dark unclean room? And yet must your Souls dwell Here Because your bodies do? then you will perish as beasts, Worse.
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I wonder what you find in earth, that you should make your souls dwell here.
I wonder what you find in earth, that you should make your Souls dwell Here.
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God made your bodies earthy, but you make your souls earthy your selves, and you will answer for it.
God made your bodies earthy, but you make your Souls earthy your selves, and you will answer for it.
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but shew me a man that thus doth.
but show me a man that thus does.
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Though God hath placed your bodies in earth, yet he looketh that you should place your souls in Heaven;
Though God hath placed your bodies in earth, yet he looks that you should place your Souls in Heaven;
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that is damnable dwelling in earth indeed.
that is damnable Dwelling in earth indeed.
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O how damnably do many love their dwelling in earth! When the body dwelleth in earth and the soul too, Ah Lord!
O how damnably do many love their Dwelling in earth! When the body dwells in earth and the soul too, Ah Lord!
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How do you like your dwelling? Men are carried by corruption against truth, and pitch affection upon that which is base.
How do you like your Dwelling? Men Are carried by corruption against truth, and pitch affection upon that which is base.
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A low, common, dark, filthy room, in earth; and so indeed is the originall Hebrew word Adamah, for earth, used.
A low, Common, dark, filthy room, in earth; and so indeed is the original Hebrew word Adamah, for earth, used.
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which first poysoned and putrified it. All runneth into this, we dwell in a very base place:
which First poisoned and Putrified it. All Runneth into this, we dwell in a very base place:
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'tis a great brave body, with face blasted, breasts seared, bowels torn, guts and filth hanging out, poysoning and putrifying the inhabitants.
it's a great brave body, with face blasted, breasts seared, bowels torn, guts and filth hanging out, poisoning and Putrifying the inhabitants.
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The earth is curst from Heaven all over, which speaketh out the strength of divine detestation:
The earth is cursed from Heaven all over, which speaks out the strength of divine detestation:
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and man polluteth all the earth he treadeth on; Bloud defileth the land, saith God. Sinne rendereth not onely the person, but the very place where that person liveth detestable.
and man polluteth all the earth he treadeth on; Blood Defileth the land, Says God. Sin rendereth not only the person, but the very place where that person lives detestable.
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the earth is corrupt, full of snails, that with creeping up and down, leave their slime and pollute all. One creature polluteth another,
the earth is corrupt, full of snails, that with creeping up and down, leave their slime and pollute all. One creature polluteth Another,
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Earth is a great room full of fools which know nothing, and set alone by themselves to wrangle and talk non-sence to no bodies disquiet but their own. This is a third thing: earth speaketh a dark room. 'Tis a filthy room:
Earth is a great room full of Fools which know nothing, and Set alone by themselves to wrangle and talk nonsense to no bodies disquiet but their own. This is a third thing: earth speaks a dark room. It's a filthy room:
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Man is but of yesterday, and knoweth nothing, because his dayes upon [ earth ] are but a shadow, saith Job.Man is but of yesterday, and Knoweth nothing, Because his days upon [ earth ] Are but a shadow, Says Job.
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but weak and blind, not able to find a pillar but as led to find a pillar but as led to it.
but weak and blind, not able to find a pillar but as led to find a pillar but as led to it.
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The best persons here, are as Samson when his hair was gone, and taken by the Philistines, of some good stirrings and desires,
The best Persons Here, Are as samson when his hair was gone, and taken by the philistines, of Some good stirrings and Desires,
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some sitting in darknesse, others walking in darknesse, not knowing whither they go.
Some sitting in darkness, Others walking in darkness, not knowing whither they go.
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Earthen creatures look one another in the face, as if they had eyes and yet are all blind;
Earthen creatures look one Another in the face, as if they had eyes and yet Are all blind;
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but blind and do not see what we do. Bring forth the blind that have eyes, and the deaf which have eares, saith God.
but blind and do not see what we do. Bring forth the blind that have eyes, and the deaf which have ears, Says God.
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We are here a great wide Common full of moles and mole-hills, all heaving and heaping up earth,
We Are Here a great wide Common full of Moles and molehills, all heaving and heaping up earth,
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yet you cannot see it) invisible.
yet you cannot see it) invisible.
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The Father is invisible, the Sonne invisible, yea the Spirit by which these two work here in earth (as the wind which bloweth in your eyes,
The Father is invisible, the Son invisible, yea the Spirit by which these two work Here in earth (as the wind which blows in your eyes,
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Angels are invisible, Christ is invisible; Christ cannot be seen now in earth, though the Sonne of the bravest world:
Angels Are invisible, christ is invisible; christ cannot be seen now in earth, though the Son of the Bravest world:
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we cannot see Heaven in earth, no not any mansion there how stately 'tis, we cannot see Heaven nor any heavenly thing in earth;
we cannot see Heaven in earth, no not any mansion there how stately it's, we cannot see Heaven nor any heavenly thing in earth;
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In earth we see earth, but nothing else;
In earth we see earth, but nothing Else;
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and yet all these claim a dwelling just where I do, in earth. This is the second thing: earth speaketh a common room. 'Tis a dark room:
and yet all these claim a Dwelling just where I do, in earth. This is the second thing: earth speaks a Common room. It's a dark room:
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here I see a Toad, there I feel a Serpent; here I heare a Lion, there I smell a Fox;
Here I see a Toad, there I feel a Serpent; Here I hear a lion, there I smell a Fox;
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But here one cannot walk any where, but one contradicting and afflicting thing or other meets a man:
But Here one cannot walk any where, but one contradicting and afflicting thing or other meets a man:
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and yet not two spirits amongst all these innumerable numbers that disagree, or will in the space of eternity.
and yet not two spirits among all these innumerable numbers that disagree, or will in the Molle of eternity.
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as having been the receptacle of all travellers from hence for this many thousand years, besides the natives of the place,
as having been the receptacle of all travellers from hence for this many thousand Years, beside the natives of the place,
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no walk above in which there is hearing, seeing, tasting or smelling, any contrary thing: though there be many millions more above then are here;
no walk above in which there is hearing, seeing, tasting or smelling, any contrary thing: though there be many millions more above then Are Here;
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Heaven hath some community in it; there dwelleth East-country, West-country, North-country, South-country men, but then they are all one spirit;
Heaven hath Some community in it; there dwells East-country, West-country, North-country, South-country men, but then they Are all one Spirit;
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fight or scratch, or kill one another all is one, there is no remedy, in seventy, eighty, ninety, no possibly not in a hundred years.
fight or scratch, or kill one Another all is one, there is no remedy, in seventy, eighty, ninety, not possibly not in a hundred Years.
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and yet so 'tis here, scarce two of one spirit throughout the earth, and yet these must live together in one room, agree together as they will;
and yet so it's Here, scarce two of one Spirit throughout the earth, and yet these must live together in one room, agree together as they will;
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Community lessens priviledge here, 'tis a hell to be where all variety and all contrariety dwell together;
Community lessens privilege Here, it's a hell to be where all variety and all contrariety dwell together;
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Many together is troublesome, especially when of contrary spirits; the devill and man never do well together in one walk.
Many together is troublesome, especially when of contrary spirits; the Devil and man never do well together in one walk.
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go never so privately, yet if in earth you will have men or devils with you, and just in your walk.
go never so privately, yet if in earth you will have men or Devils with you, and just in your walk.
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Earth is such a common place, that you cannot walk alone in it if you would give never so much;
Earth is such a Common place, that you cannot walk alone in it if you would give never so much;
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The earth is the devils heaven, he hath his walk allowed him here:
The earth is the Devils heaven, he hath his walk allowed him Here:
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and he said from going to and fro in the earth, and from walking up and down in it. and he said from going to and from in the earth, and from walking up and down in it.
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And the Lord said to Sathan whence comest thou; And the Lord said to Sathan whence Comest thou;
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and leave to walk from one end of the earth to the other when he will.
and leave to walk from one end of the earth to the other when he will.
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yea and devils, all in one room together in earth: this room is so common that the devil is not shut out of it, he hath a doore out of hell into earth,
yea and Devils, all in one room together in earth: this room is so Common that the Devil is not shut out of it, he hath a door out of hell into earth,
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Lions and Bears, Wolves and Men are all in one room in earth: Frogs and Toads, Snakes, Serpents and Men are all in one room in earth: good men bad men,
Lions and Bears, Wolves and Men Are all in one room in earth: Frogs and Toads, Snakes, Serpents and Men Are all in one room in earth: good men bad men,
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We dwell in Gods kitchin and the devils slaughter-house, in earth: this is low, and this is the first thing: earth speaketh a lower room. 'Tis common:
We dwell in God's kitchen and the Devils slaughterhouse, in earth: this is low, and this is the First thing: earth speaks a lower room. It's Common:
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Earth is the slaughter house that belongeth to hell; hearts that are made fat are killed on earth, and rosted in hell.
Earth is the slaughter house that belongeth to hell; hearts that Are made fat Are killed on earth, and roasted in hell.
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In this lower room wherein we are, here is nothing done but kitchin work, washing and scouring, killing, stripping and fleaing that which is fat:
In this lower room wherein we Are, Here is nothing done but kitchen work, washing and scouring, killing, stripping and flaying that which is fat:
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God hath more noble service done in one moment in Heaven, then in all the earth in all the age of it,
God hath more noble service done in one moment in Heaven, then in all the earth in all the age of it,
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hell is the sink which belongeth to the earth:
hell is the sink which belongeth to the earth:
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there is a gutter out of earth into hell, to carry away all things that offend;
there is a gutter out of earth into hell, to carry away all things that offend;
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'tis a kitchin below stairs to scour vessels in, and 'tis a conveyance for the filth that cometh off;
it's a kitchen below stairs to scour vessels in, and it's a conveyance for the filth that comes off;
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a footstool speaketh the lowest service, such is the earth and all things in it of the lowest use to God;
a footstool speaks the lowest service, such is the earth and all things in it of the lowest use to God;
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Swear not by the earth, for 'tis his footstool; Swear not by the earth, for it's his footstool;
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the earth is the lowest element, lower then the aire, lower then the water, and yet as earth comprehendeth both these, 'tis but Gods footstool.
the earth is the lowest element, lower then the air, lower then the water, and yet as earth comprehendeth both these, it's but God's footstool.
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and then to ask you how you like it. 'Tis a low room we are in here:
and then to ask you how you like it. It's a low room we Are in Here:
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What kind of room we live in here these words command me to set out unto you,
What kind of room we live in Here these words command me to Set out unto you,
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where we are placed, is that which I am now come to tell you, in earth, for by him all things were created that are in Heaven [ and that are in earth, &c.
where we Are placed, is that which I am now come to tell you, in earth, for by him all things were created that Are in Heaven [ and that Are in earth, etc.
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some in Heaven, and some in earth: he suiteth place to person; pure persons are placed in Heaven, and impure in earth:
Some in Heaven, and Some in earth: he suiteth place to person; pure Persons Are placed in Heaven, and impure in earth:
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You make creatures and then you place your creatures, and preferre them as you think good, and so doth Christ; and he telleth you where;
You make creatures and then you place your creatures, and prefer them as you think good, and so does christ; and he Telleth you where;
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Coloss. 1.16. And that are in earth. BEing and disposition of being are from Christ, he createth all, and disposeth all.Coloss. 1.16. And that Are in earth. BEing and disposition of being Are from christ, he Createth all, and Disposeth all.
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Christs spouse is no harlot, she doth not lie embraced between two, the soul lies not in the bosome of sinne which Christ hath catched.
Christ spouse is no harlot, she does not lie embraced between two, the soul lies not in the bosom of sin which christ hath catched.
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what I snatch or catch from my enemy in warre is wholly mine own.
what I snatch or catch from my enemy in war is wholly mine own.
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Christ gets every soul by the sword, by the sword of the spirit, what he takes out of the devils kingdome, he takes by warre, and the proprietie is varied.
christ gets every soul by the sword, by the sword of the Spirit, what he Takes out of the Devils Kingdom, he Takes by war, and the propriety is varied.
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What was not his is his, they that were not his people now are, they are his in the quality and propertie of the thing.
What was not his is his, they that were not his people now Are, they Are his in the quality and property of the thing.
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They are catched by the heart whom Christ catches, that catched and all is catched;
They Are catched by the heart whom christ Catches, that catched and all is catched;
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the captive now acknowledges the arms that overcame him, and stirres not from the power of these arms, neither can be taken again.
the captive now acknowledges the arms that overcame him, and stirs not from the power of these arms, neither can be taken again.
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Christ takes often out of the devils hand but the devil nor no instrument of his can snatch out of Christs hand;
christ Takes often out of the Devils hand but the Devil nor no Instrument of his can snatch out of Christ hand;
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Christ keeps all he catches as wholly his.
christ keeps all he Catches as wholly his.
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Whatsoever lies wrapt up in this term (us) saith the Apostle the devil hath lost, and Christ hath catched.
Whatsoever lies wrapped up in this term (us) Says the Apostle the Devil hath lost, and christ hath catched.
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Who hath catched us out of the power of darknesse. 4. Christ moves preventingly in the salvation of man;Who hath catched us out of the power of darkness. 4. christ moves preventingly in the salvation of man;
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catching speaks an act unthought of, force surprising, the surprised dreaming nothing. Christ catcheth sinners asleep in a dead sleep;
catching speaks an act unthought of, force surprising, the surprised dreaming nothing. christ Catches Sinners asleep in a dead sleep;
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souldiers are sometimes so catched, the devils souldiers are all so catched.
Soldiers Are sometime so catched, the Devils Soldiers Are all so catched.
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Corruption was another life in Saul, he did breath out slaughter, he did move in sinne in foul sinne with no more pain then you breathe, so secure and senselesse;
Corruption was Another life in Saul, he did breath out slaughter, he did move in sin in foul sin with no more pain then you breathe, so secure and senseless;
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and in this condition catched, surprised, and knocked down utterly unawares. Many a sinner hath confest this way of Christ;
and in this condition catched, surprised, and knocked down utterly unawares. Many a sinner hath confessed this Way of christ;
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I went to hear such a one and thought nothing, and was catched, my heart convinced and overcome, which before never cared for the word of God.
I went to hear such a one and Thought nothing, and was catched, my heart convinced and overcome, which before never cared for the word of God.
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Christ comes behind sinners, and ere they are aware seiseth upon them: Ye shall hear a voice behind ye, saith God.
christ comes behind Sinners, and ere they Are aware seizeth upon them: You shall hear a voice behind you, Says God.
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I was found of them that sought me not. Christ comes to every carnall soul before sent for, but brings his stool with him, and makes his own welcome;I was found of them that sought me not. christ comes to every carnal soul before sent for, but brings his stool with him, and makes his own welcome;
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he catches no soul, but that soul is as much caught with him ere he leavs him, Salvation is come to thine house, said Christ.
he Catches no soul, but that soul is as much caught with him ere he leaves him, Salvation is come to thine house, said christ.
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Christ comes before sent for, he takes every sinner before up, and before ready, and helps him up, and makes him ready;
christ comes before sent for, he Takes every sinner before up, and before ready, and helps him up, and makes him ready;
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washes him face and hands and heart, & puts on clean raiment. The devils souldiers are all sleepie, and keep no watch:
washes him face and hands and heart, & puts on clean raiment. The Devils Soldiers Are all sleepy, and keep no watch:
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Yet a little more folding the hands, this is every sinners tone when Christ comes.Yet a little more folding the hands, this is every Sinners tone when christ comes.
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No saith Christ, no more sleeping now O soul, the voice of the turtle is heard, I have gathered my myrrhe with my spice, I have eaten my honycomb with my hony, I have drunk my wine with my milk.
No Says christ, no more sleeping now Oh soul, the voice of the turtle is herd, I have gathered my myrrh with my spice, I have eaten my honeycomb with my honey, I have drunk my wine with my milk.
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Come away dear soul, come away: unaware such a sweet voice is heard behind a man, and the man is catched, and cannot withstand it. 5. Christ moves ravishingly:
Come away dear soul, come away: unaware such a sweet voice is herd behind a man, and the man is catched, and cannot withstand it. 5. christ moves ravishingly:
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Caught sounds so much in my eare. Christs way of salvation is a ravishing way:
Caught sounds so much in my ear. Christ Way of salvation is a ravishing Way:
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nakednesse is discovered, and glory is apparrell presented, with this sweet language, Sinner wilt thou wear it? I freely give it to thee.
nakedness is discovered, and glory is apparel presented, with this sweet language, Sinner wilt thou wear it? I freely give it to thee.
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This is love smiling, and the soul is taken: Sinne made burthensome, and shoulders presented, an able porter to bear it:
This is love smiling, and the soul is taken: Sin made burdensome, and shoulders presented, an able porter to bear it:
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this is the manner of Christs motion towards miserable man, and 'tis taking and ravishing; Know thy nakednesse, and buy of me:
this is the manner of Christ motion towards miserable man, and it's taking and ravishing; Know thy nakedness, and buy of me:
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great deformitie is discovered, and absolute beautie presented, souls fall sick of love upon this,
great deformity is discovered, and absolute beauty presented, Souls fallen sick of love upon this,
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and are they not catched now indeed out of the power of sinne which did so please? Light appears to him that saw none,
and Are they not catched now indeed out of the power of sin which did so please? Light appears to him that saw none,
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and 'tis so glorious, so transcendently pleasant, that the soul can indure darknesse no more,
and it's so glorious, so transcendently pleasant, that the soul can endure darkness no more,
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and is not this soul catched out of the power of darknes? Catching speaks a double power, active or passive, by the motion of a thing,
and is not this soul catched out of the power of darkness? Catching speaks a double power, active or passive, by the motion of a thing,
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or by the quality of a thing, and Christ takes both wayes. The sweetnesse of Christ overcomes frovvard souls.
or by the quality of a thing, and christ Takes both ways. The sweetness of christ overcomes froward Souls.
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There be fingers put out to sinners, & these fingers drop myrrhe, and that takes souls; Christ doth bemyrrhe his motion: naked motion vvould not take: his ointments have their odour:
There be fingers put out to Sinners, & these fingers drop myrrh, and that Takes Souls; christ does bemyrrhe his motion: naked motion would not take: his ointments have their odour:
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Because of the odour of thy ointments, therefore the virgins love thee. It is a great time of catching and taking of all hands.Because of the odour of thy ointments, Therefore the Virgins love thee. It is a great time of catching and taking of all hands.
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Who hath catched your souls? Christ or the devil? I do not knovv vvhat souls you have,
Who hath catched your Souls? christ or the Devil? I do not know what Souls you have,
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nor in vvhose hands they are, but you should, or else vvo unto you: if your souls be in the hands of any but Christ, you are lost men.
nor in whose hands they Are, but you should, or Else vvo unto you: if your Souls be in the hands of any but christ, you Are lost men.
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Command is a yoke, men are considerate under vvhat povver externall they stand, but under vvhat povver internall they stand, vvho is considerate in this point? Sathan preys upon poore souls,
Command is a yoke, men Are considerate under what power external they stand, but under what power internal they stand, who is considerate in this point? Sathan preys upon poor Souls,
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and yet none complain, to be pulld out of his pavvs;
and yet none complain, to be pulled out of his paws;
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the roring lion goes up and dovvn devouring, and do you heare any noise, shrieking and crying out,
the roaring Lion Goes up and down devouring, and do you hear any noise, shrieking and crying out,
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as if there vvere any such soul-devouring beast abroad, or any in his pavvs? There is bodily sense since the fall, but no soul-sense;
as if there were any such soul-devouring beast abroad, or any in his paws? There is bodily sense since the fallen, but no soul-sense;
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you vvill not let your Prince do vvhat he vvill vvith your bodies; you vvill fight and die rather;
you will not let your Prince do what he will with your bodies; you will fight and die rather;
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and yet you vvill let the prince of darknesse do vvhat he vvill vvith your souls, enslave them,
and yet you will let the Prince of darkness do what he will with your Souls, enslave them,
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and lead them captive at his will, rend and tear them, and yet the devill is no tyrant vvith you;
and led them captive At his will, rend and tear them, and yet the Devil is no tyrant with you;
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not a petition preferred in point of soul-slavery (I doubt) all this Parliament time, to the great State above.
not a petition preferred in point of soul-slavery (I doubt) all this Parliament time, to the great State above.
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Sinners have you no souls? Yes. Where be they? vvho hath them? Christ or the devill? Christ.
Sinners have you no Souls? Yes. Where be they? who hath them? christ or the Devil? christ.
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This should be experienced to us to do vvell. Whom Christ hath snatched out of the devils povver, they admire him;
This should be experienced to us to do well. Whom christ hath snatched out of the Devils power, they admire him;
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the person is very beautifull that redeems the soul. Hovv beautifull vvas David as a Redeemer of Israel from Goliah!
the person is very beautiful that redeems the soul. How beautiful was David as a Redeemer of Israel from Goliath!
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Heaven and earth rang what a man he was. Much more beautifull is a soul-redeemer;
Heaven and earth rang what a man he was. Much more beautiful is a soul-redeemer;
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Who is this that cometh from Edom, with died garments from Bozra? this that is glorious in his apparrell, travelling in the greatnesse of his strength? I that speak in righteousnesse, mighty to save, Esa. 63.1.Who is this that comes from Edom, with died garments from Bozrah? this that is glorious in his apparel, traveling in the greatness of his strength? I that speak in righteousness, mighty to save, Isaiah 63.1.
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Great things unlooked for amaze, Who is this that comes from Edom? Did I ever imploy Christ to take me out of the hands of the devill,
Great things unlooked for amaze, Who is this that comes from Edom? Did I ever employ christ to take me out of the hands of the Devil,
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and yet he came and did it? Was I not his enemy and yet he became my friend!
and yet he Come and did it? Was I not his enemy and yet he became my friend!
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Was not my soul an abstract of evil, enmitie, dirt, and not dirtie, and yet in a sink he came and poured out love!
Was not my soul an abstract of evil, enmity, dirt, and not dirty, and yet in a sink he Come and poured out love!
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Here the soul dwells and admires.
Here the soul dwells and admires.
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Glorious in apparell, &c. Inside and outside of him that redeems, are glorious to the redeemed.Glorious in apparel, etc. Inside and outside of him that redeems, Are glorious to the redeemed.
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Christs spirit is first admired that he would come, and then his outside admired;
Christ Spirit is First admired that he would come, and then his outside admired;
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all that that he brings with him to manage such a spirit and pleasure, the apparrelling of his will, is red and glorious:
all that that he brings with him to manage such a Spirit and pleasure, the apparelling of his will, is read and glorious:
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heart, hand, head of the redeemer, all is glorious in the eye of the redeemed.
heart, hand, head of the redeemer, all is glorious in the eye of the redeemed.
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That Christ would die his outside red with his inside, his skin scarlet-coloured with his heartbloud for me, what glorious apparrell is this!
That christ would die his outside read with his inside, his skin Scarlet-colored with his heartbloud for me, what glorious apparel is this!
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That a Lamb would incounter with a Lion, and surfet him with his own bloud for a prey, to make him let me go out of his pawes;
That a Lamb would encounter with a lion, and surfeit him with his own blood for a prey, to make him let me go out of his paws;
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who is that Lamb, and what is my soul that such a deadly fieght should be made to save it!
who is that Lamb, and what is my soul that such a deadly fieght should be made to save it!
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O my soul is not the price of bloud upon thee? is not thy nakednesse covered with scarlet of such price as puts a God in debt? The redeemed adore the redeemer:
O my soul is not the price of blood upon thee? is not thy nakedness covered with scarlet of such price as puts a God in debt? The redeemed adore the redeemer:
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this is in the text, Giving thanks to the Father who hath delivered us from the power of death, &c. a redeemed soul feeds two with every mercy, himself and God;
this is in the text, Giving thanks to the Father who hath Delivered us from the power of death, etc. a redeemed soul feeds two with every mercy, himself and God;
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he admires love, this is feeding himself; and then he praiseth God, and this is feeding of God too.
he admires love, this is feeding himself; and then he Praiseth God, and this is feeding of God too.
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Paul could not speak about soul-deliverance, but he must make a breaking off and a breaking out, Who shall deliver me? I thank God, Christ.
Paul could not speak about soul-deliverance, but he must make a breaking off and a breaking out, Who shall deliver me? I thank God, christ.
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The soul is naturally active, but as 'tis freed by Christ 'tis much more active and ascending, it sends to God all that is done upon it:
The soul is naturally active, but as it's freed by christ it's much more active and ascending, it sends to God all that is done upon it:
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The soul blesses necessarily as 'tis blessed. Soul-blessings make their qualitie in us suitable to themselves, and to their own nature;
The soul Blesses necessarily as it's blessed. Soul-blessings make their quality in us suitable to themselves, and to their own nature;
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so much of God as they bring with them, so much of God they leave in the soul,
so much of God as they bring with them, so much of God they leave in the soul,
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and the soul necessarily carries as much of God to Heaven as it hath of God from Heaven in any mercy.
and the soul necessarily carries as much of God to Heaven as it hath of God from Heaven in any mercy.
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In the Devils arms there is singing; drunkkards sing, and worldlings sing.
In the Devils arms there is singing; drunkkards sing, and worldlings sing.
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In Christs armes there is singing too, there is singing of halelujahs, here the redeemed lift up the Redeemer;
In Christ arms there is singing too, there is singing of hallelujahs, Here the redeemed lift up the Redeemer;
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every soul in Christs arms sings to him: all Christs children can sing sweetly: there are songs of Sion, songs of deliverance.
every soul in Christ arms sings to him: all Christ children can sing sweetly: there Are songs of Sion, songs of deliverance.
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Divine love makes gladnesse of heart, a heart gladded gets into that bosome that made it so, to dilate it self, and that makes more gladnesse.
Divine love makes gladness of heart, a heart gladded gets into that bosom that made it so, to dilate it self, and that makes more gladness.
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A redeemed soul is every day more admiring & more praising him that redeemed him then other.
A redeemed soul is every day more admiring & more praising him that redeemed him then other.
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So many souls snatched out of hell, so many sweet instruments of melody hath Christ in this world. Christ glorifies to be glorified;
So many Souls snatched out of hell, so many sweet Instruments of melody hath christ in this world. christ Glorifies to be glorified;
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not a soul that Christ pulls out of the devils mouth but he is like Jonah when he came out of the belly of hell, a humble relater of wonderfull things to God and man.
not a soul that christ pulls out of the Devils Mouth but he is like Jonah when he Come out of the belly of hell, a humble relater of wonderful things to God and man.
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All that Christ takes out of the devils bosome and sets in his own, stroke him and kisse him.
All that christ Takes out of the Devils bosom and sets in his own, stroke him and kiss him.
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3. The redeemed obey their redeemer.
3. The redeemed obey their redeemer.
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Not a lambe taken out of the power of the wolf but follows the shepheard, Your obedience is come abroad unto all, saith the Apostle.
Not a lamb taken out of the power of the wolf but follows the shepherd, Your Obedience is come abroad unto all, Says the Apostle.
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Whom Christ takes, they become followers of him in the sight of all. Redemption from the power of Sathan and the power of sinne are the same;
Whom christ Takes, they become followers of him in the sighed of all. Redemption from the power of Sathan and the power of sin Are the same;
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redeemed souls are out of both, and obey neither, they onely observe him that hath taken them;
redeemed Souls Are out of both, and obey neither, they only observe him that hath taken them;
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I will run the waies of thy commandments when thou hast set my heart at liberty, saith the Psalmist.I will run the ways of thy Commandments when thou hast Set my heart At liberty, Says the Psalmist.
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He speaks as a captive set at libertie that was glad of his legs, and observe what wayes he takes to runne in, I will runne the wayes of thy commandments.
He speaks as a captive Set At liberty that was glad of his legs, and observe what ways he Takes to run in, I will run the ways of thy Commandments.
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The soul still is in behaviour as the power under which it is; if under the power of sinne, it walks sinnefully;
The soul still is in behaviour as the power under which it is; if under the power of sin, it walks sinfully;
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if under the power of Christ, it walks holily in his commandments. The soul is still according to the hand in which it is:
if under the power of christ, it walks holily in his Commandments. The soul is still according to the hand in which it is:
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would you know in whose hand and power you are? observe well then of what behaviour your souls are.
would you know in whose hand and power you Are? observe well then of what behaviour your Souls Are.
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Sinners you wallow in your lusts, and live according to the power of your corruption, and yet many of you plead and glory in your redemption by Christ.
Sinners you wallow in your Lustiest, and live according to the power of your corruption, and yet many of you plead and glory in your redemption by christ.
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Your heart gives your tongue the lie, and your life speaks you slaves to the devil and your lusts.
Your heart gives your tongue the lie, and your life speaks you slaves to the Devil and your Lustiest.
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Is it a small thing to you to belie Christ and belie your souls? to distract and make void divine redemption? Are your souls redeemed,
Is it a small thing to you to belie christ and belie your Souls? to distract and make void divine redemption? are your Souls redeemed,
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and yet are they in slavery to sinne? Acknowledge truth that discovers you, and confesse your sad state, this would better become you.
and yet Are they in slavery to sin? Acknowledge truth that discovers you, and confess your sad state, this would better become you.
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A bad state is remedilesse whilest 'tis plead for as good: the wicked may justifie themselves, but God justifies none;
A bad state is remediless whilst it's plead for as good: the wicked may justify themselves, but God Justifies none;
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it will be double death to justifie that which God and conscience condemn. Sinners, you cut off your souls from grace by wicked confidence;
it will be double death to justify that which God and conscience condemn. Sinners, you Cut off your Souls from grace by wicked confidence;
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God does nothing for the man that thinks all is well, but prepare double miserie for calling evill good.
God does nothing for the man that thinks all is well, but prepare double misery for calling evil good.
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As corruption is in strength, let every soul complain, O wretched man that I am, &c. Corruption makes wretchednesse, according to its strength, in every soul,
As corruption is in strength, let every soul complain, Oh wretched man that I am, etc. Corruption makes wretchedness, according to its strength, in every soul,
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for as lust lives it misleads; sinne will beare sway where 'tis not thrust out; the old man is not as some old men that sit still and do nothing, but is very stirring;
for as lust lives it misleads; sin will bear sway where it's not thrust out; the old man is not as Some old men that fit still and do nothing, but is very stirring;
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corruption as it lives is imperious, all must be her servants, gifts, parts, yea the very heart.
corruption as it lives is imperious, all must be her Servants, Gifts, parts, yea the very heart.
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Lust as it lives will bewitch your affection, adulterate your judgement, creep into your bosome, and become your full delight, then are you wretched souls indeed, then are you galley-slaves. Sinners consider this point;
Lust as it lives will bewitch your affection, adulterate your judgement, creep into your bosom, and become your full delight, then Are you wretched Souls indeed, then Are you galley-slaves. Sinners Consider this point;
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corruption as it is in strength, keeps its propertie in all, the best of you all will find the devils heaven a hell, Ah Lord, what will his hell be then? You will be weary of your lives,
corruption as it is in strength, keeps its property in all, the best of you all will find the Devils heaven a hell, Ah Lord, what will his hell be then? You will be weary of your lives,
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as lust lives in you, 'tis such a bondage, make what sweet out of it you can;
as lust lives in you, it's such a bondage, make what sweet out of it you can;
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the more artificiall you become in acting and managing corruption, the more power it hath in you,
the more artificial you become in acting and managing corruption, the more power it hath in you,
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and the sooner will it kill all your felicitie dead;
and the sooner will it kill all your felicity dead;
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you will suddenly in the flame of lust cry out, as that Martyr in a flame of fire, in an other case, Hell is come, is come, Sathan is come, is come,
you will suddenly in the flame of lust cry out, as that Martyr in a flame of fire, in an other case, Hell is come, is come, Sathan is come, is come,
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as he cried out, Christ is come, is come. We may releive our selves from this point too, respecting this land.
as he cried out, christ is come, is come. We may relieve our selves from this point too, respecting this land.
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If power work irrisistablie to save the soul, the salvation of the body is much more easie to it. One devil is more strong then all the wicked men in England,
If power work irrisistablie to save the soul, the salvation of the body is much more easy to it. One Devil is more strong then all the wicked men in England,
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and yet the power which opposeth him about the soul, which he most looks at, and contends for, is too hard for him.
and yet the power which Opposeth him about the soul, which he most looks At, and contends for, is too hard for him.
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Fearfull souls, be strong, you will see irresistable power snatch poore England, as a brand out of the fire.
Fearful Souls, be strong, you will see irresistible power snatch poor England, as a brand out of the fire.
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Power it self, as irresistable, should releive, and as it hath such a propertie, and so works, snatching creatures when almost ready to be destroyed;
Power it self, as irresistible, should relieve, and as it hath such a property, and so works, snatching creatures when almost ready to be destroyed;
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this should much more releive and raise the heart.
this should much more relieve and raise the heart.
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Were we much lower then we are, yet irresistable power can put forth of a sudden,
Were we much lower then we Are, yet irresistible power can put forth of a sudden,
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and snatch us out of the mouth of lions, and 'tis its propertie so to do.
and snatch us out of the Mouth of Lions, and it's its property so to do.
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You are left now to fetch in your relief from God onely, strike in to do it,
You Are left now to fetch in your relief from God only, strike in to do it,
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as you behold any propertie of any divine attribute to put forth it self.
as you behold any property of any divine attribute to put forth it self.
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Now you heare that this is the propertie of divine power, to work irresistably, and to work so of a sudden, to snatch out of miserie when all is ready to be swallowed up;
Now you hear that this is the property of divine power, to work irresistible, and to work so of a sudden, to snatch out of misery when all is ready to be swallowed up;
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feed your weak souls with this, and move at the throne of grace upon it, and surely you will heare of God, and England will be raised from the dust, and have beauty for ashes:
feed your weak Souls with this, and move At the throne of grace upon it, and surely you will hear of God, and England will be raised from the dust, and have beauty for Ashes:
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Before your pots can feel the thorns he shall take them away as with a whirlwind, both living, and in his wrath: Before your pots can feel the thorns he shall take them away as with a whirlwind, both living, and in his wrath:
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And the righteous shall see this and joy, &c. Psalme 58.9.10. Both living, and in his wrath, as living as his wrath, is the originall;And the righteous shall see this and joy, etc. Psalm 58.9.10. Both living, and in his wrath, as living as his wrath, is the original;
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like that expression used of Chora and his company, who went down quick into the pit, as living as the wrath of God that took them off.
like that expression used of Chora and his company, who went down quick into the pit, as living as the wrath of God that took them off.
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There is snatching of wicked into hell, as well as snatching of believers into Heaven.
There is snatching of wicked into hell, as well as snatching of believers into Heaven.
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Colossians 1.13. Who hath (NONLATINALPHABET) caught us out of the power of darknesse. colossians 1.13. Who hath () caught us out of the power of darkness.
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I Have been more generall in former attempts upon this verse, I shall now be more particular,
I Have been more general in former attempts upon this verse, I shall now be more particular,
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and undertake each term as the holy Ghost hath here laid them: in which undertaking I still beg your prayers:
and undertake each term as the holy Ghost hath Here laid them: in which undertaking I still beg your Prayers:
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you can tell when you misse Christ in my labours, and I can tell when you misse me in your prayers.
you can tell when you miss christ in my labours, and I can tell when you miss me in your Prayers.
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Oyl our chariot wheels well, or else we shall drive heavily, the weight of Christs words and your souls is so great.
Oil our chariot wheels well, or Else we shall drive heavily, the weight of Christ words and your Souls is so great.
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Salvation as accomplished & the authour of it, noted in these two tearms, Who hath delivered, &c. I purpose not to stand on;
Salvation as accomplished & the author of it, noted in these two terms, Who hath Delivered, etc. I purpose not to stand on;
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but the manner of Christs going forth to miserable man, noted in the next word, Who hath snatched us (or catched us) out of the power of darknesse.
but the manner of Christ going forth to miserable man, noted in the next word, Who hath snatched us (or catched us) out of the power of darkness.
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Christ snatcheth souls out of hell fire: christ snatches Souls out of hell fire:
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the metaphor is used highly to adorn the love of Christ, in his motion towards miserable man,
the metaphor is used highly to adorn the love of christ, in his motion towards miserable man,
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and it doth it indeed gloriously, as it may be I may set forth to you in severall particulars,
and it does it indeed gloriously, as it may be I may Set forth to you in several particulars,
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and all within the compasse of the metaphor. 1. Christ moves strongly to save; Snatching speaks an act of force;
and all within the compass of the metaphor. 1. christ moves strongly to save; Snatching speaks an act of force;
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Christ overturns all that stands in his way when he puts forth to deliver a soul:
christ overturns all that Stands in his Way when he puts forth to deliver a soul:
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omnipotence stretcheth forth his arm in this work, devils tremble, iniquitie is subdued, captivitie carried captive, the soul in the midst of violence, violently rescued.
omnipotence Stretcheth forth his arm in this work, Devils tremble, iniquity is subdued, captivity carried captive, the soul in the midst of violence, violently rescued.
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The Lion of the tribe of Judah moves to save as a lion strongly, terribly, none can resist his will, sinners, devils,
The lion of the tribe of Judah moves to save as a Lion strongly, terribly, none can resist his will, Sinners, Devils,
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nor men, Who hath resisted his will? Which way the will of God moves, power irresistable seconds, he drives all before him,
nor men, Who hath resisted his will? Which Way the will of God moves, power irresistible seconds, he drives all before him,
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and takes his prey, to wit, the poore soul that is preyd upon. Two Lions contend about the soul of man, the Lion of the tribe of Judah,
and Takes his prey, to wit, the poor soul that is preyed upon. Two Lions contend about the soul of man, the lion of the tribe of Judah,
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and that roaring Lion you reade of in Peter.
and that roaring lion you read of in Peter.
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The Lion of the tribe of Judah is too strong for that Lion, and snatcheth the prey out of the devils mouth, Who hath snatched us out of the power of darknesse.
The lion of the tribe of Judah is too strong for that lion, and snatches the prey out of the Devils Mouth, Who hath snatched us out of the power of darkness.
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2. Christ moves swiftly to save: Snatching notes swift motion.
2. christ moves swiftly to save: Snatching notes swift motion.
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Power puts forth in order to miserie, there is but a step between hell and that soul that is under the power of darknesse, what therefore is done must be done speedily, or the soul is lost.
Power puts forth in order to misery, there is but a step between hell and that soul that is under the power of darkness, what Therefore is done must be done speedily, or the soul is lost.
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Christ is a present help, he moves as a Roe, as a young Roe, very swiftly to apply remedie to miserable man.
christ is a present help, he moves as a Roe, as a young Roe, very swiftly to apply remedy to miserable man.
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My beloved is like a Roe or a young hart, behold he standeth behind our wall, shewing himself through the lattice, Canticles 2.9.My Beloved is like a Roe or a young heart, behold he Stands behind our wall, showing himself through the lattice, Canticles 2.9.
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When the devil hath the soul in his arms, Christ is behind him, as the spouse speaks, he is behind our walls, at hand when Sathan assaults,
When the Devil hath the soul in his arms, christ is behind him, as the spouse speaks, he is behind our walls, At hand when Sathan assaults,
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and makes him let go his hold. The devil doth not bite gently, nor pull weakly;
and makes him let go his hold. The Devil does not bite gently, nor pull weakly;
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remedy therefore must be swift in this case, or else no remedie; the soul quickly dyes with deep wounds.
remedy Therefore must be swift in this case, or Else no remedy; the soul quickly dies with deep wounds.
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Poison is of differing strength, some kills suddenly and insencibly ▪ all the devils poison doth so, if not overruled in working; an antidote is answerably applyed;
Poison is of differing strength, Some kills suddenly and insencibly ▪ all the Devils poison does so, if not overruled in working; an antidote is answerably applied;
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and upon this ground the Church so prayes, Make haste my beloved, and be like to a Roe, the companions hearken to thy voice, make me to hear it.
and upon this ground the Church so prays, Make haste my Beloved, and be like to a Roe, the Sodales harken to thy voice, make me to hear it.
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Some creatures take their game gently:
some creatures take their game gently:
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Spannels take a duck and bite not deadly, but the devil is not such a dog,
Spannels take a duck and bite not deadly, but the Devil is not such a dog,
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when he bites he bites deadly quickly, and therefore doth Christ snatch out of his mouth before all be desperate and past remedie.
when he bites he bites deadly quickly, and Therefore does christ snatch out of his Mouth before all be desperate and past remedy.
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3. Christ moves throughly to save.
3. christ moves thoroughly to save.
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Snatching out of the power of darknesse, 'tis an expression that speaks a full and totall assuming that which was fully and wholly anothers;
Snatching out of the power of darkness, it's an expression that speaks a full and total assuming that which was Fully and wholly another's;
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it notes a taking out of the devils arms into Christs arms, a personall surprise.
it notes a taking out of the Devils arms into Christ arms, a personal surprise.
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Christ fights for his wife, as Samson and David did, he catches his spouse out of the devils arms,
christ fights for his wife, as samson and David did, he Catches his spouse out of the Devils arms,
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and then she becomes intire his.
and then she becomes entire his.
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Snatching from another varies not the proprietie with us, but such a catching of a thing as is made in and by warre, doth;
Snatching from Another Varies not the propriety with us, but such a catching of a thing as is made in and by war, does;
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'tis a spirit at work upon words, shaping out to it self what they but mentioned,
it's a Spirit At work upon words, shaping out to it self what they but mentioned,
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as countries and creatures where the body never was nor never saw, but onely shall;
as countries and creatures where the body never was nor never saw, but only shall;
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divine conception 'tis a spirit taking shiping as it were in the word, and sayling round the world, taking in visible and invisible things, to leave out none of Christ.
divine conception it's a Spirit taking shipping as it were in the word, and sailing round the world, taking in visible and invisible things, to leave out none of christ.
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The soul is noble in its acts, and Christ would lose none for want of imployment:
The soul is noble in its acts, and christ would loose none for want of employment:
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if visible things be to low to be busied about there be invisible: if there be nothing without doore to be found for imployment, to wit in earth, it may find something within about invisible things, by going to Heaven.
if visible things be to low to be busied about there be invisible: if there be nothing without door to be found for employment, to wit in earth, it may find something within about invisible things, by going to Heaven.
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Creation is laid by Christ with gradation higher and higher, visible and invisible;
Creation is laid by christ with gradation higher and higher, visible and invisible;
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if one room be too low the soul may go higher, as high as it will,
if one room be too low the soul may go higher, as high as it will,
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as high as it hath power; the works of Christ lie as high as the tallest spirit can reach.
as high as it hath power; the works of christ lie as high as the Tallest Spirit can reach.
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The soul is not forc'd but drawn to noble action;
The soul is not forced but drawn to noble actium;
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Creation is temptation, the works of God are laid so as to entice the soul higher and higher,
Creation is temptation, the works of God Are laid so as to entice the soul higher and higher,
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like Jacobs ladder, till it come as high as it should be.
like Jacobs ladder, till it come as high as it should be.
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When the eye of the body is weary of looking upon bruits, trees and such like visible things as are here,
When the eye of the body is weary of looking upon bruits, trees and such like visible things as Are Here,
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then the eyes of the soul may go one room higher in the ladder towards Heaven, to things which are not seen, to that invisible place and societie above.
then the eyes of the soul may go one room higher in the ladder towards Heaven, to things which Are not seen, to that invisible place and society above.
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The soul is remiss'd in his acts, in works as well as in words; Christ leaveth this without excuse.
The soul is remissed in his acts, in works as well as in words; christ Leaveth this without excuse.
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Man was never without full imployment, Adam had it, and the sonnes of Adam have it.
Man was never without full employment, Adam had it, and the Sons of Adam have it.
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There is a double book of words, and a double book of works to reade, and one higher then the other;
There is a double book of words, and a double book of works to read, and one higher then the other;
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one visible, and the other invisible; one for the eyes of the body, another for the eyes of the soul;
one visible, and the other invisible; one for the eyes of the body, Another for the eyes of the soul;
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and I wonder what idle souls will say for themselves when Christ cometh to reckon with them.
and I wonder what idle Souls will say for themselves when christ comes to reckon with them.
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You have a talent and imployment for it; a soul, such a noble soul, and such noble imployment;
You have a talon and employment for it; a soul, such a noble soul, and such noble employment;
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both neglected will lie heavie upon you, Bodily sloth you cannot bear, and soul-sloth Christ cannot bear:
both neglected will lie heavy upon you, Bodily sloth you cannot bear, and soul-sloth christ cannot bear:
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soul-sloth is enraging sinne, and observe how angrily Christ chargeth it.
soul-sloth is enraging sin, and observe how angrily christ charges it.
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Thou wicked and slothfull servant ] shouldst thou not have imployed what I gave thee to my advantage, Matth. 25.26. take from him what he hath saith Christ, A man hath his soul taken away, that imployeth it not:Thou wicked and slothful servant ] Shouldst thou not have employed what I gave thee to my advantage, Matthew 25.26. take from him what he hath Says christ, A man hath his soul taken away, that employeth it not:
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an idle soul becometh a besotted soul, a besotted soul is no soul; a spirit dead and buried in the flesh:
an idle soul Becometh a besotted soul, a besotted soul is no soul; a Spirit dead and buried in the Flesh:
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powers and parts are blasted and withered when neglected.
Powers and parts Are blasted and withered when neglected.
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Coloss. 1.16. Visible and invisible, &c. THe works of God afford man a full soul-imployment.Coloss. 1.16. Visible and invisible, etc. THe works of God afford man a full soul-imployment.
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Soul-idlenesse about divine things, springeth sometimes from too much imployment about humane, and such men neither know their hearts, nor yet this time:
Soul-idlenesse about divine things, springs sometime from too much employment about humane, and such men neither know their hearts, nor yet this time:
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worldly now, and you will be worldly when the world cometh to be burnt.
worldly now, and you will be worldly when the world comes to be burned.
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The soul is first let loose from divine things, and then when 'tis abroad, it will not be lured in again by them, though held up to them.
The soul is First let lose from divine things, and then when it's abroad, it will not be lured in again by them, though held up to them.
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Wicked worldlings, you know not what you do when you let your souls loose to the world;
Wicked worldlings, you know not what you do when you let your Souls lose to the world;
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there 'tis curst and becometh wild, and will not return though words of God and works of God, all that God is and doth be held up to it:
there it's cursed and Becometh wild, and will not return though words of God and works of God, all that God is and does be held up to it:
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and therefore is the prodigall said to be lost, for this my sonne was lost, &c. Sometimes soul-idlenesse about divine things springeth from dislike of them.
and Therefore is the prodigal said to be lost, for this my son was lost, etc. Sometime soul-idlenesse about divine things springs from dislike of them.
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Some, the God of this world blindeth them, and 'tis idle to talk to these of visible or invisible things,
some, the God of this world blinds them, and it's idle to talk to these of visible or invisible things,
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for all that is good is invisible to them;
for all that is good is invisible to them;
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they know not how to set their spirits about any thing, but to make provision for the flesh to fulfill the lusts of it.
they know not how to Set their spirits about any thing, but to make provision for the Flesh to fulfil the Lustiest of it.
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Ah Lord, how blind, how base are some souls! No word of God, no work of God visible to them, under a divine notion.
Ah Lord, how blind, how base Are Some Souls! No word of God, no work of God visible to them, under a divine notion.
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Idlenesse maketh profanenesse, profanenesse putteth all powers under the black rod, to wit, the devill: A soul under the power of Satan and the world, cannot imploy it self well.
Idleness makes profaneness, profaneness putteth all Powers under the black rod, to wit, the Devil: A soul under the power of Satan and the world, cannot employ it self well.
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Poore bond-slaves, seek your freedome by Christ, or you will be condemned.
Poor bondslaves, seek your freedom by christ, or you will be condemned.
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You whose soul-powers are under no power but Christs, from you is this expected, that you make full imployment to your selves about the various works of God, that you travell this world over,
You whose soul-powers Are under no power but Christ, from you is this expected, that you make full employment to your selves about the various works of God, that you travel this world over,
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and the next above it as farre as you can, into visible and invisible things, and if you loose your souls this way, you will find them in Heaven:
and the next above it as Far as you can, into visible and invisible things, and if you lose your Souls this Way, you will find them in Heaven:
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the soul getteth his perfection by much travell.
the soul gets his perfection by much travel.
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Bees fill not their hives from one flower, nor in one journey, they are fain to go farre and near, from garden to garden, from field to field, from flower to flower:
Bees fill not their hives from one flower, nor in one journey, they Are fain to go Far and near, from garden to garden, from field to field, from flower to flower:
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so must we from visible to invisible things, to fill our souls with the sweetnesse of Christ.
so must we from visible to invisible things, to fill our Souls with the sweetness of christ.
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Some things are subjected to sence, and these are called visible: but other things are not subjected to sence,
some things Are subjected to sense, and these Are called visible: but other things Are not subjected to sense,
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but ordered for more noble powers of the soul to make at, and these are called invisible.
but ordered for more noble Powers of the soul to make At, and these Are called invisible.
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The soul is manifold in its acts and operations, and so is Christ that all the soul may follow him.
The soul is manifold in its acts and operations, and so is christ that all the soul may follow him.
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There is a manifold grace of God as the Apostle speaketh;There is a manifold grace of God as the Apostle speaks;
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a grace visible, and a grace invisible, and the soul can make at both, and so Christ would have it.
a grace visible, and a grace invisible, and the soul can make At both, and so christ would have it.
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The eye can see, the eare can heare, the heart can conceive; here is working without and within.
The eye can see, the ear can hear, the heart can conceive; Here is working without and within.
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Conception is operation about invisibilia unseen, things;
Conception is operation about invisibilia unseen, things;
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This is Babylons proper judgement, Thou hast trusted in thy wickednesse, thou hast said in thy heart, I am,
This is Babylons proper judgement, Thou hast trusted in thy wickedness, thou hast said in thy heart, I am,
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1. Coloss. 16. For by him were all things created that are in Heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible [ whether they be thrones,1. Coloss. 16. For by him were all things created that Are in Heaven, and that Are in earth, visible and invisible [ whither they be thrones,
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or dominions, or principalities, or powers, &c. ] INvisible things are here named by visible for our sakes;
or Dominions, or principalities, or Powers, etc. ] INvisible things Are Here nam by visible for our sakes;
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thrones, dominions, principalities and powers, are all terms used amongst us, and we know what they mean, some chief in place and office, superiority and rule over others;
thrones, Dominions, principalities and Powers, Are all terms used among us, and we know what they mean, Some chief in place and office, superiority and Rule over Others;
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and so have Angels over this lower world, at the appointment and pleasure of Christ, therefore called chief Princes in Daniel.
and so have Angels over this lower world, At the appointment and pleasure of christ, Therefore called chief Princes in daniel.
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The Prince of the kingdome of Persia, withstood me one and twenty dayes, but loe Michael one of the [ chief Princes ] came to help me, Daniel 10.13. Greek tearms here sound the same with the Hebrew word Shinan, a Shanach, to second, NONLATINALPHABET, next to the first, as these which have the prime office and command under a King, are said to be next to him, Hester 10.3.The Prince of the Kingdom of Persiam, withstood me one and twenty days, but lo Michael one of the [ chief Princes ] Come to help me, daniel 10.13. Greek terms Here found the same with the Hebrew word Shinan, a Shanach, to second,, next to the First, as these which have the prime office and command under a King, Are said to be next to him, Esther 10.3.
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Mordecay was next to king Ahasuerus; so Angels they are next to Christ, in ruling the visible world,
Mordecai was next to King Ahasuerus; so Angels they Are next to christ, in ruling the visible world,
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and therefore called Shinan in the Hebrew, and principalities and powers in the Greek, that is, chief governours next to Christ in reference to all the creation beside.
and Therefore called Shinan in the Hebrew, and principalities and Powers in the Greek, that is, chief Governors next to christ in Referente to all the creation beside.
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Tearms are here multiplied synonymically, which when they are so, 'tis for our weaknesse, there being no tearm comprehensive enough below, to expresse, things above, Angels being so transcendent in all eminences both of nature and office.
Terms Are Here multiplied synonymically, which when they Are so, it's for our weakness, there being no term comprehensive enough below, to express, things above, Angels being so transcendent in all Eminences both of nature and office.
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Multiplication like to this you shall find in the first to the Ephesians, 21. Farre above all principalities, powers, might, dominion, &c. There is variety of offices amongst the Angels,
Multiplication like to this you shall find in the First to the Ephesians, 21. far above all principalities, Powers, might, dominion, etc. There is variety of Offices among the Angels,
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as appeareth by that place forecited in Daniel, but this is not pointed at here in my text (as I think) by the variety of tearms which are used,
as appears by that place forecited in daniel, but this is not pointed At Here in my text (as I think) by the variety of terms which Are used,
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because they are all of the same signification according to the letters, and point joyntly at one main thing, which Christ would have all his know.
Because they Are all of the same signification according to the letters, and point jointly At one main thing, which christ would have all his know.
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That the worlds are subordinate, that the visible world is under the dominion of the invisible world, that Christ hath an unexpressable power and strength by him at command, to over-rule this world and all things in it, thrones, dominions, &c. that is, transcendent powers, which all the powers in this world call them what you will, will not fully expresse.
That the world's Are subordinate, that the visible world is under the dominion of the invisible world, that christ hath an unexpressable power and strength by him At command, to overrule this world and all things in it, thrones, Dominions, etc. that is, transcendent Powers, which all the Powers in this world call them what you will, will not Fully express.
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I will demonstrate this truth unto you by some angelicall properties. Angels are unexpresseable for number:
I will demonstrate this truth unto you by Some angelical properties. Angels Are unexpresseable for number:
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the visible world is populous, but the invisible world much more populous;
the visible world is populous, but the invisible world much more populous;
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they live not one upon another as we do, which makes great consumption here, and yet live near together, much nearer then we can do, who are corporeall beings.
they live not one upon Another as we do, which makes great consumption Here, and yet live near together, much nearer then we can do, who Are corporeal beings.
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The chariots of God are twenty thousand, even thousands, or many thousands of Angels. The chariots of God Are twenty thousand, even thousands, or many thousands of Angels.
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His meaning is, that God hath more for number then any generall can muster up here,
His meaning is, that God hath more for number then any general can muster up Here,
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if he should muster up all the creatures in the world.
if he should muster up all the creatures in the world.
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You begin to number here from tennes and twenties, they do not begin to number above so low;
You begin to number Here from tennes and twenties, they do not begin to number above so low;
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thousands and twentie thousands, are Gods units, there he doth but begin to number.
thousands and twentie thousands, Are God's units, there he does but begin to number.
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If men will go to numbring, God will out-number them, for his number is innumerable. Ye are come to an innumerable company of Angels, Hebr. 12.22. Our Saviours expression doth plainly demonstrate it, that the invisible world is very populous, and that God hath a mighty vast command thereof;
If men will go to numbering, God will outnumber them, for his number is innumerable. You Are come to an innumerable company of Angels, Hebrew 12.22. Our Saviors expression does plainly demonstrate it, that the invisible world is very populous, and that God hath a mighty vast command thereof;
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souldiery to still tumults here with ease, or to do what else service he will.
soldiery to still tumults Here with ease, or to do what Else service he will.
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When one of Christs company pull'd out his sword to fight for him, Put it up, said Christ, think'st not that I can now pray to my Father,
When one of Christ company pulled out his sword to fight for him, Put it up, said christ, Thinkest not that I can now pray to my Father,
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and he shall presently give me more then twelve Legions of Angels? and every Legion according to the Romanes, was six thousand; twelve six thousands and more.
and he shall presently give me more then twelve Legions of Angels? and every Legion according to the Romans, was six thousand; twelve six thousands and more.
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His meaning is innumerable numbers, and all these raised presently, at a word sighed out. Certainly they are very populous above.
His meaning is innumerable numbers, and all these raised presently, At a word sighed out. Certainly they Are very populous above.
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You are here along while of raising an army of tenne thousand, and when you have done it, 'tis longer ere you can raise such another;
You Are Here along while of raising an army of tenne thousand, and when you have done it, it's longer ere you can raise such Another;
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and when you have done it you cannot spare so many to wait up one person, about this poore creature, and that poore creature;
and when you have done it you cannot spare so many to wait up one person, about this poor creature, and that poor creature;
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and yet this is an ordinary thing with God. When Jacob went from Laban, Angels met him innumerable, and he admires it.
and yet this is an ordinary thing with God. When Jacob went from Laban, Angels met him innumerable, and he admires it.
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This is Gods host, saith he, and calls it Mahanaim, that is, two hosts, or two camps.This is God's host, Says he, and calls it Mahanaim, that is, two hosts, or two camps.
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Gods host, one is as bigge as two of ours, ten of ours, and yet these imployed every where, about this, and that Saint of God.
God's host, one is as big as two of ours, ten of ours, and yet these employed every where, about this, and that Saint of God.
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Certainly the invisible world is unspeakable populous: Angels are unexpresseable for number. Angels are unexpresseable for majesty:
Certainly the invisible world is unspeakable populous: Angels Are unexpresseable for number. Angels Are unexpresseable for majesty:
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the sight of their face is death to us.
the sighed of their face is death to us.
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A man of God came to me, and his countenance was like the countenance of an Angel of God, very terrible, said Manoahs wife to him, Judg. 13.6. it was so terrible that it would have killed her and her husband too, if God had not mightily upheld, they are so fearfully made to flesh and bloud.
A man of God Come to me, and his countenance was like the countenance of an Angel of God, very terrible, said Manoahs wife to him, Judges 13.6. it was so terrible that it would have killed her and her husband too, if God had not mightily upheld, they Are so fearfully made to Flesh and blood.
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He hath made his Angels spirits, and his ministers a flame of fire. He hath made his Angels spirits, and his Ministers a flame of fire.
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What is more terrible then a flame of fire? it conjures naturall spirits, and makes them all croud in upon the heart, ready to croud the heart to death.
What is more terrible then a flame of fire? it conjures natural spirits, and makes them all crowd in upon the heart, ready to crowd the heart to death.
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'Twas the presence of an Angel that rendred the bush as a flame of fire to Moses;
'Twas the presence of an Angel that rendered the bush as a flame of fire to Moses;
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it was a multitude of Angels, which rendred mount Sinai a burning mount, which was a terrible sight;
it was a multitude of Angels, which rendered mount Sinai a burning mount, which was a terrible sighed;
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so terrible was the sight, that Moses said, I exceedingly fear and quake, Hebr. 12. Fire is a supreme element for dread;
so terrible was the sighed, that Moses said, I exceedingly Fear and quake, Hebrew 12. Fire is a supreme element for dread;
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its an element that sits nearer God then all others do, and goes forth with more of his majesty when it descends.
its an element that sits nearer God then all Others do, and Goes forth with more of his majesty when it descends.
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Angels have the advantage of a perfect image; this advantage when it was upon man, rendred him very terrible to all the creation.
Angels have the advantage of a perfect image; this advantage when it was upon man, rendered him very terrible to all the creation.
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They have not defiled their scarlet robes;
They have not defiled their scarlet robes;
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as God did put them on at first, so they wear them still, which render them full of majesty.
as God did put them on At First, so they wear them still, which render them full of majesty.
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Man hath but a little of God in him, and with him now, and yet this holds him up,
Man hath but a little of God in him, and with him now, and yet this holds him up,
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and holds him out, as a creature of much state;
and holds him out, as a creature of much state;
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but Angels have much of God in them and with them, he never sends out these embassadours,
but Angels have much of God in them and with them, he never sends out these Ambassadors,
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but he sends the very crown-jewels with them, Christ goeth personally among them. Three Angels came to Abraham,
but he sends the very crown-jewels with them, christ Goes personally among them. Three Angels Come to Abraham,
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and one of them is Christ, as you shall plainly see, if you examine the 18. and 19. of Genesis together.
and one of them is christ, as you shall plainly see, if you examine the 18. and 19. of Genesis together.
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And so the Psalmist saith, the chariots of the Lord are so many thousands, and the Lord is among them,
And so the Psalmist Says, the chariots of the Lord Are so many thousands, and the Lord is among them,
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as in Sinai, in the holy place. as in Sinai, in the holy place.
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Kings, they have some that wait onely upon their person, and chariots onely for their person.
Kings, they have Some that wait only upon their person, and chariots only for their person.
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Angels they wait onely upon Christs person, where they go, one may say as the Psalmist, the Lord is among them, though men cannot alwayes alike see it;
Angels they wait only upon Christ person, where they go, one may say as the Psalmist, the Lord is among them, though men cannot always alike see it;
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and this I think was the reason, that Moses was called to put off his shoes,
and this I think was the reason, that Moses was called to put off his shoes,
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when the Angel appeared in the bush, because Christ was personally present there, among those ministring spirits that were there, to signifie good to that people.
when the Angel appeared in the bush, Because christ was personally present there, among those ministering spirits that were there, to signify good to that people.
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— Angels are unexpressable for power, for courage, and strength; they affright all, but themselves are affrighted with nothing, neither with men nor with devils; they will set upon either.
— Angels Are unexpressable for power, for courage, and strength; they affright all, but themselves Are affrighted with nothing, neither with men nor with Devils; they will Set upon either.
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There is an expression, Matth. 13. towards the latter end, which demonstrates the strength and courage of Angels admirably.
There is an expression, Matthew 13. towards the latter end, which demonstrates the strength and courage of Angels admirably.
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They are Christs reapers of the great field of this world. The enemy that sowed tares is the devil;
They Are Christ reapers of the great field of this world. The enemy that sowed tares is the Devil;
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the tares are the children of the wicked, the harvest the end of the world, and the reapers the Angels. the tares Are the children of the wicked, the harvest the end of the world, and the reapers the Angels.
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The Angels are they that will make an end of the world, that will cut down tares & the sowers of them,
The Angels Are they that will make an end of the world, that will Cut down tares & the sower's of them,
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& make no more of one then of the other: they are such creatures as shall cleanse the world, and then burn the world;
& make no more of one then of the other: they Are such creatures as shall cleanse the world, and then burn the world;
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glean the world of all the godly, and then burn the rest: they can lay such a train, that shall blow up the world:
glean the world of all the godly, and then burn the rest: they can lay such a train, that shall blow up the world:
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they are those flames of fire, that will set a fire, & burn all the world at the great day:
they Are those flames of fire, that will Set a fire, & burn all the world At the great day:
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they can take up this world, as bigge as 'tis, and throw it all into hell,
they can take up this world, as big as it's, and throw it all into hell,
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and hold it there to all eternity. They shall be instrumentall about the greatest designe the Scripture speaks of.
and hold it there to all eternity. They shall be instrumental about the greatest Design the Scripture speaks of.
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The sonne of man shall send forth his Angels, and they shall gather out of his kingdome all that offend, The son of man shall send forth his Angels, and they shall gather out of his Kingdom all that offend,
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and shall cast them into a furnace of fire. and shall cast them into a furnace of fire.
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I judge, that good Angels are the inflicters of plagues upon the bad, and that it is they that make hell to cursed spirits, one sparkle of which, is bigger then that flame which shall burn the world;
I judge, that good Angels Are the inflicters of plagues upon the bad, and that it is they that make hell to cursed spirits, one sparkle of which, is bigger then that flame which shall burn the world;
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and judge you then of what courage and strength they are, that can take all the wicked men in the world,
and judge you then of what courage and strength they Are, that can take all the wicked men in the world,
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and all the wicked spirits in hell at once by the throat, and make them all roar together to eternity.
and all the wicked spirits in hell At once by the throat, and make them all roar together to eternity.
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All runnes into this, that Christ hath an unexpresseable power and strength with him at command, to over-rule the visible world.
All runs into this, that christ hath an unexpresseable power and strength with him At command, to overrule the visible world.
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Let us bewail the blindnesse of the visible world. Would the great men of the world did know how great Christ is.
Let us bewail the blindness of the visible world. Would the great men of the world did know how great christ is.
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Thoughts advance themselves upon no ground, pride will be the ruin of thousands, a little fleshly dying strength, makes men dare heaven;
Thoughts advance themselves upon no ground, pride will be the ruin of thousands, a little fleshly dying strength, makes men Dare heaven;
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this folly will sink men to hell. This world is overmatched infinitely, and yet proud in its attempts;
this folly will sink men to hell. This world is overmatched infinitely, and yet proud in its attempts;
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'tis beset with invincible force, and yet sees nothing, nor does nothing, but rebell against all the host of heaven,
it's beset with invincible force, and yet sees nothing, nor does nothing, but rebel against all the host of heaven,
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and the Lord of these hostes; what strength Christ hath, he will put forth against this generation. Wicked men, fear Christ:
and the Lord of these hosts; what strength christ hath, he will put forth against this generation. Wicked men, Fear christ:
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he will eat you out like a moth else, an invisible power will carry the day against you.
he will eat you out like a moth Else, an invisible power will carry the day against you.
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You can onely look upon fleshly strength, and you see we have but little of this now,
You can only look upon fleshly strength, and you see we have but little of this now,
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so God in his wisdome hath ordered things against us, and this makes you bold in your attempts:
so God in his Wisdom hath ordered things against us, and this makes you bold in your attempts:
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but tremble, for verily Christ hath a stratagem upon you;
but tremble, for verily christ hath a stratagem upon you;
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when you are confident, because you see little power on earth, you shall be cut off without hand, as the Scripture speaks, with an invisible force.
when you Are confident, Because you see little power on earth, you shall be Cut off without hand, as the Scripture speaks, with an invisible force.
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and none else besides me, therefore shall evill come upon thee, and thou shalt not know whence it ariseth,
and none Else beside me, Therefore shall evil come upon thee, and thou shalt not know whence it arises,
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and mischeif shall fall upon thee, and thou shalt not be able to put it off;
and mischief's shall fallen upon thee, and thou shalt not be able to put it off;
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and desolation shall come upon thee suddenly, which thou shalt not know, Esa. 47.11. Wicked wretches, glory not whatever your strength be.and desolation shall come upon thee suddenly, which thou shalt not know, Isaiah 47.11. Wicked wretches, glory not whatever your strength be.
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Christ hath an ambuscadoe for you, an invisible army which will consume you strangely. I have two things to you Christians from this point:
christ hath an ambuscade for you, an invisible army which will consume you strangely. I have two things to you Christians from this point:
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trust in Christ, and admire him. Trust in the Lord, for with him is everlasting strength:
trust in christ, and admire him. Trust in the Lord, for with him is everlasting strength:
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Angels never die, no work nor no weather kills them, or tires them.
Angels never die, no work nor no weather kills them, or tires them.
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You will be sure, Christians, of one complete army to lie out for you all this winter, which will cost you no money, nor need no recrute;
You will be sure, Christians, of one complete army to lie out for you all this winter, which will cost you no money, nor need no recrute;
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an army of reformadoes which have been in all the fights, that have been in the world since the creation,
an army of Reformadoes which have been in all the fights, that have been in the world since the creation,
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and under such a generall to get skill, as is not in the world. No men more fearfull then the godly usually:
and under such a general to get skill, as is not in the world. No men more fearful then the godly usually:
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I wonder at it, you have a wall of fire about you, which is better then your wall of earth.
I wonder At it, you have a wall of fire about you, which is better then your wall of earth.
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His ministers are a flame of fire, and his ministers are your ministers, and encompasse you.His Ministers Are a flame of fire, and his Ministers Are your Ministers, and encompass you.
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The Angels of the Lord encamp about them that fear him.
The Angels of the Lord encamp about them that Fear him.
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Fear springs from unbelief, and unbelief from unseen means, and this is living by sence, which if our Father Abraham had so lived in his journey to the mount Moriah,
fear springs from unbelief, and unbelief from unseen means, and this is living by sense, which if our Father Abraham had so lived in his journey to the mount Moriah,
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and in his journey to Canaan, he had broke his heart,:
and in his journey to Canaan, he had broke his heart,:
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God hath in this, and in many other things shadowed out to Christians, how all things respecting the Church of Christ, shall be carried in unseen wayes,
God hath in this, and in many other things shadowed out to Christians, how all things respecting the Church of christ, shall be carried in unseen ways,
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and by unseen powers, and therefore commanded living by faith, and not by sight, and yet every man pleads for a life of sence.
and by unseen Powers, and Therefore commanded living by faith, and not by sighed, and yet every man pleads for a life of sense.
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God works in a way of means, say they, which is true, but these means not alwayes visible:
God works in a Way of means, say they, which is true, but these means not always visible:
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As you get by such a life, so continue your argument for it. Passion is better confuted by the hand of God.
As you get by such a life, so continue your argument for it. Passion is better confuted by the hand of God.
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then by the word of God. Unbelief is confuted with standing punishment.
then by the word of God. Unbelief is confuted with standing punishment.
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Lots wife is turned into a pillar of salt, and salt is a very tormenting and yet a very lasting thing.
Lots wife is turned into a pillar of salt, and salt is a very tormenting and yet a very lasting thing.
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Admire Christ, for he maketh it manifest that he hath an unexpressable power at command, to over-rule the visible world:
Admire christ, for he makes it manifest that he hath an unexpressable power At command, to overrule the visible world:
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he letteth battells go against us for many houres together, and cutteth off our arm of flesh,
he lets battles go against us for many hours together, and cutteth off our arm of Flesh,
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and then turneth the day himself by wounded men in an instant, no man knoweth how:
and then turns the day himself by wounded men in an instant, no man Knoweth how:
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certainly he hath a great command by him, which neither enemy nor we are aware of.
Certainly he hath a great command by him, which neither enemy nor we Are aware of.
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My heart bleedeth to behold how blind we are in talking of men; but my heart is more sad to heare how our adversaries curse and take on;
My heart bleeds to behold how blind we Are in talking of men; but my heart is more sad to hear how our Adversaries curse and take on;
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they say that our Generall deals with the devill, or he could not turn about the day so against disadvantage.
they say that our General deals with the Devil, or he could not turn about the day so against disadvantage.
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Poore souls, some body hurteth them and they cannot see whom; Christs army is invisible.
Poor Souls, Some body hurteth them and they cannot see whom; Christ army is invisible.
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The devil is true enough to his cause, they need not have such hard thoughts of him, he is not false to his own kingdome as they are;
The Devil is true enough to his cause, they need not have such hard thoughts of him, he is not false to his own Kingdom as they Are;
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Christs hosts certainly fight against them, but when will they see and confesse this? their blindnesse and stubbornnesse will break all their backs, which is sad,
Christ hosts Certainly fight against them, but when will they see and confess this? their blindness and stubbornness will break all their backs, which is sad,
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but what must to the sword, let it to the sword.
but what must to the sword, let it to the sword.
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Let us admire justice upon our adversaries, and mercy upon ourselves, let us all shout and say, Christs army is a brave army; Christs army is very great.
Let us admire Justice upon our Adversaries, and mercy upon ourselves, let us all shout and say, Christ army is a brave army; Christ army is very great.
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Thou hast broken Rahab in pieces as one that is slain; thou hast scattered thine enemies with thy strong arm, Psalm 89.10. by Rahab is meant Egypt the generation which now are slain;Thou hast broken Rahab in Pieces as one that is slave; thou hast scattered thine enemies with thy strong arm, Psalm 89.10. by Rahab is meant Egypt the generation which now Are slave;
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and the holy Ghost goeth on and telleth us how we should attribute victory to the glory of the invisible power,
and the holy Ghost Goes on and Telleth us how we should attribute victory to the glory of the invisible power,
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and not to any fleshly arm; Thou hast broken Rahab, &c. A like Scripture you have; Hosea, 1.7. But I will have mercy upon the house of Judah;
and not to any fleshly arm; Thou hast broken Rahab, etc. A like Scripture you have; Hosea, 1.7. But I will have mercy upon the house of Judah;
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and will save them by the Lord their God, and will not save them by bow nor by sword,
and will save them by the Lord their God, and will not save them by bow nor by sword,
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nor by battell, nor by horses, nor by horsemen. nor by battle, nor by Horses, nor by horsemen.
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Therefore let us lift up our hearts and tongues now, and say to Christ, that we are saved by the Lord our God, and by his invisible host, and not by men.
Therefore let us lift up our hearts and tongues now, and say to christ, that we Are saved by the Lord our God, and by his invisible host, and not by men.
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and things may be distinguished in their place, as some high, and some low; and things may be distinguished by their parts, as some learned, and some unlearned:
and things may be distinguished in their place, as Some high, and Some low; and things may be distinguished by their parts, as Some learned, and Some unlearned:
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but none must be distinguished in their end; all creatures, all places, all parts must be for Christ.
but none must be distinguished in their end; all creatures, all places, all parts must be for christ.
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The Law is universall, nothing is absolutely given, but all the creation is put out to use for him;
The Law is universal, nothing is absolutely given, but all the creation is put out to use for him;
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ten talents, five talents, one talent, not one thing in the world for mans use, but must be for Christs;
ten Talents, five Talents, one talon, not one thing in the world for men use, but must be for Christ;
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not one thing in the world made for man, but must be by man made for Christ.
not one thing in the world made for man, but must be by man made for christ.
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Christ in a few dayes made man work for all his dayes;
christ in a few days made man work for all his days;
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things are not to be for Christ to day, and against him to morrow, but for him for ever. His praise endureth for ever.
things Are not to be for christ to day, and against him to morrow, but for him for ever. His praise Endureth for ever.
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The spring of action, and the scope of action, speaks the heart for God: not what you do, but at what you aim.
The spring of actium, and the scope of actium, speaks the heart for God: not what you do, but At what you aim.
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In good times, in bad times, all things must be for him, as long as they are, Christs glory must be everlasting,
In good times, in bad times, all things must be for him, as long as they Are, Christ glory must be everlasting,
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as ours shall be when he cometh to order all the creation for us. Scripture expressions must have their extent.
as ours shall be when he comes to order all the creation for us. Scripture expressions must have their extent.
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Men misunderstand this phrase in the Text that think Christ must have all things for him, when all advantages serve.
Men misunderstand this phrase in the Text that think christ must have all things for him, when all advantages serve.
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All things must be for Christ in all times, till times shall be no more, and then all things are to be for us.
All things must be for christ in all times, till times shall be no more, and then all things Are to be for us.
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Man hath a great deal of work upon him, and considereth it not, he is to take every thing by the hand, and lead it home;
Man hath a great deal of work upon him, and Considereth it not, he is to take every thing by the hand, and led it home;
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every thing on earth that he medleth with, and lead it home to Heaven: husband, wife, children, goods, meat, drink, by him, and through him.
every thing on earth that he meddleth with, and led it home to Heaven: husband, wife, children, goods, meat, drink, by him, and through him.
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the Lord heal such hearts, or else when will this land be healed.
the Lord heal such hearts, or Else when will this land be healed.
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Men that did look bravely at Christ, now look basely at themselves, which speaks more wounds to a wounded kingdome:
Men that did look bravely At christ, now look basely At themselves, which speaks more wounds to a wounded Kingdom:
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Simplicity is a rock, I see but few of these in our seas, Surely, surely, souls are drown'd apace in the deluge, that is upon us.
Simplicity is a rock, I see but few of these in our Seas, Surely, surely, Souls Are drowned apace in the deluge, that is upon us.
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you must comply and do as others do, and seek your self, for you cannot rid it out: thus we reason.
you must comply and do as Others do, and seek your self, for you cannot rid it out: thus we reason.
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kingdomes reel, nothing to be had;
kingdoms reel, nothing to be had;
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let whose will lose, is there any way for me to gain? Trialls are quick, spirits perverse;
let whose will loose, is there any Way for me to gain? Trials Are quick, spirits perverse;
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but shew me such a man now. We are a kingdom of squint-eyed persons; states are broken, any way will serve to mend them:
but show me such a man now. We Are a Kingdom of squint-eyed Persons; states Are broken, any Way will serve to mend them:
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The body hath two eyes, but the soul should have but one, looking onely at Christ;
The body hath two eyes, but the soul should have but one, looking only At christ;
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men do little, and mean lesse: scarce a true heart amongst us.
men do little, and mean less: scarce a true heart among us.
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He that seeketh his glory that sent him, the same is true, and there is no unrighteousnesse in him, John 7.18. The generation is spiritually plagued, which is worse then all the plagues which are upon us:He that seeks his glory that sent him, the same is true, and there is no unrighteousness in him, John 7.18. The generation is spiritually plagued, which is Worse then all the plagues which Are upon us:
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and to him are all things.
and to him Are all things.
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Some things are further from God then others, and yet all I meddle with I must up with, in one notion or other,
some things Are further from God then Others, and yet all I meddle with I must up with, in one notion or other,
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and away with it to him. There is but one carrier to Heaven in all the earth,
and away with it to him. There is but one carrier to Heaven in all the earth,
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and that is man, and he is loaded with a witnesse;
and that is man, and he is loaded with a witness;
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he must carry all that is by God and through him, to him; and this he must do though he sigh,
he must carry all that is by God and through him, to him; and this he must do though he sighs,
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and grone till his back break and he die, and then he will have a porters pay.
and groan till his back break and he die, and then he will have a porters pay.
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You have some carriers for letters, and then you have creatures of a lower rank to carry other things;
You have Some carriers for letters, and then you have creatures of a lower rank to carry other things;
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but Christ hath but one carrier for all;
but christ hath but one carrier for all;
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man must carry his words, his works, his letters and all else here below to him.
man must carry his words, his works, his letters and all Else Here below to him.
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Divinity is high in its scope: the glory of Christ is the highest thing, and nothing maketh at it but man,
Divinity is high in its scope: the glory of christ is the highest thing, and nothing makes At it but man,
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but he must make at nothing else.
but he must make At nothing Else.
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Man is not to ask what things are made of, but what things are made for;
Man is not to ask what things Are made of, but what things Are made for;
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the former belongeth to Christ, and the latter to us. 'Tis an earthen world this, but mans work is to make it heavenly;
the former belongeth to christ, and the latter to us. It's an earthen world this, but men work is to make it heavenly;
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'tis an earthen boul but wants a by as to run right, and man is to put in one to make it incline Heavenward,
it's an earthen boul but Wants a by as to run right, and man is to put in one to make it incline Heavenward,
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and to run true to God that made it.
and to run true to God that made it.
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Low things have a high scope, and yet as high as 'tis, man must make at it upon pain of death:
Low things have a high scope, and yet as high as it's, man must make At it upon pain of death:
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we may use any thing but take the glory of nothing: if an Herod, a King feed on this dish, he dieth for it.
we may use any thing but take the glory of nothing: if an Herod, a King feed on this dish, he Dieth for it.
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Benjamin must have a dish of dainties alone, what fit may be given to instruments, but divine glory, this is Christs dish, he alone must feed on these dainties;
Benjamin must have a dish of dainties alone, what fit may be given to Instruments, but divine glory, this is Christ dish, he alone must feed on these dainties;
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if any taste of this hony, though but with the tip of his staff, he dieth for it,
if any taste of this honey, though but with the tip of his staff, he Dieth for it,
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and worms the meanest creatures, shall be strong enough to do it.
and worms the Meanest creatures, shall be strong enough to do it.
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Some points will bear dispute, but this will bear none, whether I am to give glory to Christ yea or no in all.
some points will bear dispute, but this will bear none, whither I am to give glory to christ yea or no in all.
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God hath set a King in Sion, and 'tis sinne to say, may I crown him? I must crown him with glory,
God hath Set a King in Sion, and it's sin to say, may I crown him? I must crown him with glory,
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though I take off mine own crown to do it.
though I take off mine own crown to do it.
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The foure and twenty elders fell down before him that sat on the throne, and worshipt him that liveth for ever & ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying, thou art worthie O Lord to receive glory, honour, The foure and twenty Elders fell down before him that sat on the throne, and worshipped him that lives for ever & ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying, thou art worthy Oh Lord to receive glory, honour,
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and power, for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are, and were created, Rev. 4.10, 11. There is no place for the dispute of meum and tuum in this point with Christ, for all is his:and power, for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they Are, and were created, Rev. 4.10, 11. There is no place for the dispute of meum and tuum in this point with christ, for all is his:
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all mine are thine: as he said to his Father, so we are to say to him, all ours are his;all mine Are thine: as he said to his Father, so we Are to say to him, all ours Are his;
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the very crowns we wear, the things we have that render us most glorious in the eye of men, must be for Christ:
the very crowns we wear, the things we have that render us most glorious in the eye of men, must be for christ:
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all our crowns must go to his crown. Many will die by this law, for every man seeks his own.
all our crowns must go to his crown. Many will die by this law, for every man seeks his own.
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I and mine must live, and so must Christ and his. Skinne is dear, all must go for this, but nothing for Christ;
I and mine must live, and so must christ and his. Skin is dear, all must go for this, but nothing for christ;
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which is the life of a beast, and not of a Christian.
which is the life of a beast, and not of a Christian.
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This time discovers thousands, nothing must be for Christ, because times call for all for him.
This time discovers thousands, nothing must be for christ, Because times call for all for him.
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Neutrality is condemned by this point; some will be neither for, nor against Christ, which cannot be; all must be for him.
Neutrality is condemned by this point; Some will be neither for, nor against christ, which cannot be; all must be for him.
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Conceits are strange, where the heart is naught:
Conceits Are strange, where the heart is nought:
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can a man onely be a looker on in matters of God, which concern his glory,
can a man only be a looker on in matters of God, which concern his glory,
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and our eternall welfare? Flesh is fearfull, and where this predominates, all the care is to look to one,
and our Eternal welfare? Flesh is fearful, and where this predominates, all the care is to look to one,
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and that one is self, and not Christ, which will be the shame of that one unto all forever.
and that one is self, and not christ, which will be the shame of that one unto all forever.
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O how dear is name, and state, wife, and children now! But how dear is Christ? Men of the world, look into your hearts now,
O how dear is name, and state, wife, and children now! But how dear is christ? Men of the world, look into your hearts now,
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if ever you would know them throughly:
if ever you would know them thoroughly:
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would you not fain stand Neuters now in our cause, to give your purse some rest? Is not the pulling of your purse-strings,
would you not fain stand Neuters now in our cause, to give your purse Some rest? Is not the pulling of your purse-strings,
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as the pulling of your heart-strings? Alas for me, what shall I and mine do? all will be gone, I shall be quite undone.
as the pulling of your heartstrings? Alas for me, what shall I and mine doe? all will be gone, I shall be quite undone.
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What is Christ beleft, is all gone?
What is christ beleft, is all gone?
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Nothing will be for Christ, as it should be, when the heart is not, I would you would all look to this, Give your selves to the Lord,
Nothing will be for christ, as it should be, when the heart is not, I would you would all look to this, Give your selves to the Lord,
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and then you will give all that is yours.
and then you will give all that is yours.
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This they did, they gave their own selves to the Lord, and then to us, by the will of God. This they did, they gave their own selves to the Lord, and then to us, by the will of God.
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Make your hearts throughly for Christ, and you will make all other things with ease. Lusts unmortified, the heart is unruly;
Make your hearts thoroughly for christ, and you will make all other things with ease. Lustiest unmortified, the heart is unruly;
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the heart unruly, will part with things according to its own will, and not according to Christs. An unruly heart becomes froward;
the heart unruly, will part with things according to its own will, and not according to Christ. an unruly heart becomes froward;
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frowardnesse knows none but its own will.
frowardness knows none but its own will.
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Who is David? and who is the sonne of Jesse? that I should take up what is mine and give to I know not who? Many things go for Christ a while, plate, horse, money, men,
Who is David? and who is the son of Jesse? that I should take up what is mine and give to I know not who? Many things go for christ a while, plate, horse, money, men,
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and of a sudden all is checked, and nothing shall be for him; the plague of this is at the heart, this was never for him;
and of a sudden all is checked, and nothing shall be for him; the plague of this is At the heart, this was never for him;
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but yet men do not consider this, but plead a thousand things of this side, and that speaks all more miserable.
but yet men do not Consider this, but plead a thousand things of this side, and that speaks all more miserable.
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Two things speak the heart for Christ, the rise and the scope of action:
Two things speak the heart for christ, the rise and the scope of actium:
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the heart is not for Christ, let the action be what it will, when it springs not from love.
the heart is not for christ, let the actium be what it will, when it springs not from love.
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Peter lovest thou me? Feed my lambs. Peter Lovest thou me? Feed my Lambs.
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Naked action, though never so good, speaks not the heart for Christ, but the spring of that action.
Naked actium, though never so good, speaks not the heart for christ, but the spring of that actium.
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Do ye love Christs Lambs and feed them? I will tell you a sad thing, many a souldier hath a hand for Christ,
Do you love Christ Lambs and feed them? I will tell you a sad thing, many a soldier hath a hand for christ,
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and a heart against him, and what a pittie is this.
and a heart against him, and what a pity is this.
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So many a Citizen hath a purse a little open for Christ, and a spirit quite shut against him.
So many a Citizen hath a purse a little open for christ, and a Spirit quite shut against him.
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Certainly our motion for Christ is heartlesse motion: love oyls her own wheels.
Certainly our motion for christ is heartless motion: love oils her own wheels.
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as long as she hath any work, or any power, and we are quickly weary of well-doing.
as long as she hath any work, or any power, and we Are quickly weary of welldoing.
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Coloss. 1.16. All things were created by him [ and for him, &c: Coloss. 1.16. All things were created by him [ and for him, etc.:
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GOd upholdeth our way, we have travelled through many things, and we are now come to the end of all;
GOd upholds our Way, we have traveled through many things, and we Are now come to the end of all;
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the end of this verse, and the end of the whole creation, to wit, the glory of Christ:
the end of this verse, and the end of the Whole creation, to wit, the glory of christ:
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for all things that were created by him, were created for him. Some things are for Christs use,
for all things that were created by him, were created for him. some things Are for Christ use,
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and some things for his delight, but all for his glory.
and Some things for his delight, but all for his glory.
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Any motion maketh action, but onely such motion maketh divine action, as bringeth all to Christs end.
Any motion makes actium, but only such motion makes divine actium, as brings all to Christ end.
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Christs work is here mentioned, and so is mans: What is made by Christ, must be by us made for him.
Christ work is Here mentioned, and so is men: What is made by christ, must be by us made for him.
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The Law of Gods action we are to stand upon: All things must be for Christ.
The Law of God's actium we Are to stand upon: All things must be for christ.
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Things may be distinguished in their kind, but not in their last ends:
Things may be distinguished in their kind, but not in their last ends:
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There is one kind of flesh of men, another of fish, another of beasts, saith the Apostle:There is one kind of Flesh of men, Another of Fish, Another of beasts, Says the Apostle:
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Let us all bleed under the basenesse of our affection so much should not be said to quicken, were we not all very dead.
Let us all bleed under the baseness of our affection so much should not be said to quicken, were we not all very dead.
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we must put sweets into filthy stomachs, though they cruddle in their stomachs, and spue them up again, in the face of him that prescribed them.
we must put sweets into filthy stomachs, though they cruddle in their stomachs, and spue them up again, in the face of him that prescribed them.
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We must be sweet to sowre souls, though they grow more sowre by it:
We must be sweet to sour Souls, though they grow more sour by it:
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My text puts me now to speak of the eternity of Christ to you, he is before all things, which is one of the highest things of concernment in the world, to see what this will do.
My text puts me now to speak of the eternity of christ to you, he is before all things, which is one of the highest things of concernment in the world, to see what this will do.
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into every chamber of the king of glory we must lead you, though it be of no taking glory to you.
into every chamber of the King of glory we must led you, though it be of no taking glory to you.
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and all that Christ saith of himself, we must say to you, though you grow worse and worse:
and all that christ Says of himself, we must say to you, though you grow Worse and Worse:
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Yet must we Christs servants, strive with you still, and fight with dead men, as long as we are in this dying tabernacle;
Yet must we Christ Servants, strive with you still, and fight with dead men, as long as we Are in this dying tabernacle;
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a plague hid, Christ looks not after it, but lets it ramble and kill the soul.
a plague hid, christ looks not After it, but lets it ramble and kill the soul.
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When we do not love Christ, we should confesse it to him;
When we do not love christ, we should confess it to him;
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I am afraid nothing is yet done within you, and is this nothing to you? And if so, your state is the more grievous to Christ.
I am afraid nothing is yet done within you, and is this nothing to you? And if so, your state is the more grievous to christ.
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you spit out the sowernesse of your souls, in the face of him that is sweet to you:
you spit out the sourness of your Souls, in the face of him that is sweet to you:
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You have glory after glory here, and yet nothing gains:
You have glory After glory Here, and yet nothing gains:
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Christ is not revealed in you, and therefore all that here he saith to you, is no more stirring.
christ is not revealed in you, and Therefore all that Here he Says to you, is no more stirring.
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Sinners, know the plague of your heart:
Sinners, know the plague of your heart:
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yet unlesse something be done within, this sight without, will not gain you to him; you will tremble, and intreat him to depart.
yet unless something be done within, this sighed without, will not gain you to him; you will tremble, and entreat him to depart.
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Should Christ himself come from the dead, and stand in that glory before you, in which he stands now, at the right hand of God,
Should christ himself come from the dead, and stand in that glory before you, in which he Stands now, At the right hand of God,
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if heaven were open to you, yet would you have no heart to go in, unlesse your hearts be opened too.
if heaven were open to you, yet would you have no heart to go in, unless your hearts be opened too.
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There must be some divine principall in the soul, ere any divine principall held up to it, will take it.
There must be Some divine principal in the soul, ere any divine principal held up to it, will take it.
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Christ is very honourable in gifts, and so in years, he is the ancient of dayes, He is before all things, and yet all nothing.
christ is very honourable in Gifts, and so in Years, he is the ancient of days, He is before all things, and yet all nothing.
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but all ornaments not enough to set Christ dear. Affection naturally, is no whit divine.
but all Ornament not enough to Set christ dear. Affection naturally, is no whit divine.
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The heart of man naturally is damnable cold. One ornament is enough to set a man dear in your breast,
The heart of man naturally is damnable cold. One ornament is enough to Set a man dear in your breast,
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Much is said before, and here is more, and yet all expression too little to winne affection.
Much is said before, and Here is more, and yet all expression too little to win affection.
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Circumstances are multiplied, to winne respect to Christ.
circumstances Are multiplied, to win respect to christ.
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Coloss. 1.17. And he is before all things, &c. HEre is a term of connexion in the front of this verse, which calls for something to be spoken relatively.Coloss. 1.17. And he is before all things, etc. Here is a term of connexion in the front of this verse, which calls for something to be spoken relatively.
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and answerablely be observed in conversation;
and answerably be observed in Conversation;
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Coloss. 1.17, He is before all things, &c. LIke to this is that expression of Christ. Before Abraham was I am. Coloss. 1.17, He is before all things, etc. LIke to this is that expression of christ. Before Abraham was I am.
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They are expressions onely competent to Christ as God, and put us to speak of that which is altogether above us, to wit, the Eternitie of Christ.
They Are expressions only competent to christ as God, and put us to speak of that which is altogether above us, to wit, the Eternity of christ.
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Eternitie is continuation without termination, quae nnllo tempore finitur, that is bounded with no time.Eternity is continuation without termination, Quae nnllo tempore finitur, that is bounded with no time.
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Melchisedeck is made a shadow of eternitie, he is said to be without beginning of dayes and end of life.
Melchisedeck is made a shadow of eternity, he is said to be without beginning of days and end of life.
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You may call eternity life, for 'tis an essentiall attribute to the highest life:
You may call eternity life, for it's an essential attribute to the highest life:
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but then you cannot measure this life by dayes and years, no not by beginning nor endding,
but then you cannot measure this life by days and Years, no not by beginning nor ending,
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for 'tis without both saith the holy Ghost, Without beginning of dayes or end of life:
for it's without both Says the holy Ghost, Without beginning of days or end of life:
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Eternitie is a life of and to it self, without term or dependance, any denomination from any thing without it self. Eternity is a life of and to it self, without term or dependence, any denomination from any thing without it self.
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You may denominate some things by some accidents that belong to them, as long, short, great, little,
You may denominate Some things by Some accidents that belong to them, as long, short, great, little,
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but eternity is without all accident, and can be called by none of these, neither long nor short, great nor little,
but eternity is without all accident, and can be called by none of these, neither long nor short, great nor little,
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but what it is essentially within it self, a life without all term, a life everlasting;
but what it is essentially within it self, a life without all term, a life everlasting;
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a life from everlasting to everlasting:
a life from everlasting to everlasting:
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and such a life did Christ live whilest on earth, a life that had no term, that was before all things, and after all things.
and such a life did christ live whilst on earth, a life that had no term, that was before all things, and After all things.
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Eternall life is consistent with humanity, though not with iniquity, with humane nature, though not with sinfull nature.
Eternal life is consistent with humanity, though not with iniquity, with humane nature, though not with sinful nature.
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The God-head dwelt bodily with us, that is, in our nature dwelt that life which is eternall;
The Godhead dwelled bodily with us, that is, in our nature dwelled that life which is Eternal;
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that is, of and to it self without any term, dependance or denomination, but from it self.
that is, of and to it self without any term, dependence or denomination, but from it self.
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There is principium ordinis, & principium temporis, a beginning of order, and this is competent to Christ as the Sonne of God:
There is principium Order, & principium Temporis, a beginning of order, and this is competent to christ as the Son of God:
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First the Father, and then the Sonne.
First the Father, and then the Son.
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There is a beginning of time, and this is competent to Christ as the Sonne of man:
There is a beginning of time, and this is competent to christ as the Son of man:
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but principium essentiae, a beginning in regard of that essence and life, which is the same in all the three Persons, so there is none:
but principium essentiae, a beginning in regard of that essence and life, which is the same in all the three Persons, so there is none:
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The Father is eternall, the Sonne eternall, and the holy Ghost eternall, without termination, or denomination known to us:
The Father is Eternal, the Son Eternal, and the holy Ghost Eternal, without termination, or denomination known to us:
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The Sunne is appointed for times and seasons, for dayes, and moneths, and years, Gen. 1. 'Tis a long met-yard to measure the Heavens which is wonderfull spacious, and it doth it speedily;The Sun is appointed for times and seasons, for days, and months, and Years, Gen. 1. It's a long met-yard to measure the Heavens which is wonderful spacious, and it does it speedily;
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'tis mensura motus, the measure of all motion above and below;
it's Mensura motus, the measure of all motion above and below;
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but there is no measure for eternity but it self, but the Sonne of righteousnesse who fully comprehendeth his own being, in all the properties of it:
but there is no measure for eternity but it self, but the Son of righteousness who Fully comprehendeth his own being, in all the properties of it:
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it can be put under no definition in our terms, and so consequently into no humane conception,
it can be put under no definition in our terms, and so consequently into no humane conception,
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and therefore when spoken of 'tis very brokenly, and yet as may best reach to your apprehension,
and Therefore when spoken of it's very brokenly, and yet as may best reach to your apprehension,
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as calling it something before the eldest thing you can think of. He is before all things.
as calling it something before the eldest thing you can think of. He is before all things.
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As Christ is in being so in office, the one giveth fitnesse to the other: He is a King eternall, a Priest for ever after the order of Melchisedeck. Every being hath proper action;
As christ is in being so in office, the one gives fitness to the other: He is a King Eternal, a Priest for ever After the order of Melchisedeck. Every being hath proper actium;
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as Christ is he doth, he hath eternall life, and doth eternall actions; he blesseth for ever, curseth for ever;
as christ is he does, he hath Eternal life, and does Eternal actions; he Blesses for ever, Curseth for ever;
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he blotteth out sinne for ever, and writeth down sinne for ever;
he blots out sin for ever, and Writeth down sin for ever;
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Now go write it before them in a table and note it in a book, that it may be for the time to come for ever and ever, that this is a rebellious people, lying children, that will not heare the Law of the Lord. Esay 30.8.9. If thou forsake him he will cast thee off for ever, 1. Chron. 28.9. The works I do they bear witnesse of me, saith Christ, when he would convince them of what a being he was.Now go write it before them in a table and note it in a book, that it may be for the time to come for ever and ever, that this is a rebellious people, lying children, that will not hear the Law of the Lord. Isaiah 30.8.9. If thou forsake him he will cast thee off for ever, 1. Chronicles 28.9. The works I do they bear witness of me, Says christ, when he would convince them of what a being he was.
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As things are so they act, such a life generateth such a life.
As things Are so they act, such a life generateth such a life.
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Whosoever shall drink of the waters that I shall give him, shall never thirst, but the water that I shall give him, shall be in him a well of water springing up to everlasting life. Whosoever shall drink of the waters that I shall give him, shall never thirst, but the water that I shall give him, shall be in him a well of water springing up to everlasting life.
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Our dutie must be suited to Christs being and moving, both which are for ever, and so must our obedience be.
Our duty must be suited to Christ being and moving, both which Are for ever, and so must our Obedience be.
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I will extoll thee my God O King, and I will blesse thy Name for ever and ever, Psalm, 145.1.I will extol thee my God Oh King, and I will bless thy Name for ever and ever, Psalm, 145.1.
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the being and moving of Christ should not be separated, his Person and Office should go joynt,
the being and moving of christ should not be separated, his Person and Office should go joint,
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as he hath himself, and to continue it against all Hamans.
as he hath himself, and to continue it against all Hamans.
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What wilt thou Queen Hester? It shadoweth out what Christ is to his Church, ready to give things of weight, such a royall life and state to his Church,What wilt thou Queen Esther? It shadoweth out what christ is to his Church, ready to give things of weight, such a royal life and state to his Church,
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the golden Scepter is held out, and she toucheth it;
the golden Sceptre is held out, and she touches it;
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Let weak souls remember the carriage of the King to Hester, when she cometh upon matters of weight;
Let weak Souls Remember the carriage of the King to Esther, when she comes upon matters of weight;
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he would not have been troubled with Jacob all night onely about the naturall life of him and his.
he would not have been troubled with Jacob all night only about the natural life of him and his.
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and which the Angel at this time did more look to then Jacob did, doubtlesse Christ would have got away:
and which the Angel At this time did more look to then Jacob did, doubtless christ would have god away:
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doubtlesse his petition lay too low, for the Text saith, he was greatly afraid, and had there not been something wrapt up in the businesse, that had an eternall respect,
doubtless his petition lay too low, for the Text Says, he was greatly afraid, and had there not been something wrapped up in the business, that had an Eternal respect,
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When Jacob wrestleth in a case of naturall life, the Angel would fain get gone:
When Jacob wrestleth in a case of natural life, the Angel would fain get gone:
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and every leaf, His leaf shall not wither; but he is most delighted to give the things that are most like him.
and every leaf, His leaf shall not wither; but he is most delighted to give the things that Are most like him.
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Our God is ready to give the least good thing we need, to tender every hair,
Our God is ready to give the least good thing we need, to tender every hair,
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Kings will not be moved in small things, but in matters which beseem their greatnesse, to this they are ready.
Kings will not be moved in small things, but in matters which beseem their greatness, to this they Are ready.
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and you will sooner get him to give audience about such things, then about petty temporary things.
and you will sooner get him to give audience about such things, then about Petty temporary things.
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Tender hearts are afraid to ask great things, but it should not be, for 'tis most becoming him with whom we have to do,
Tender hearts Are afraid to ask great things, but it should not be, for it's most becoming him with whom we have to do,
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they ask one thing, and he giveth them a better; they ask like themselves, and he giveth like himself.
they ask one thing, and he gives them a better; they ask like themselves, and he gives like himself.
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This is the priviledge of the generation of them that seek him; they ask small things, and he giveth great;
This is the privilege of the generation of them that seek him; they ask small things, and he gives great;
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as being not to give like himself. An eternall God loveth to give eternally; The gift of God is eternall life.
as being not to give like himself. an Eternal God loves to give eternally; The gift of God is Eternal life.
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David thought that to beg naturall life had been a great request, and no doubt but he would have accounted this much in some straights but God maketh nothing of this,
David Thought that to beg natural life had been a great request, and no doubt but he would have accounted this much in Some straights but God makes nothing of this,
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As for naturall life, Christ maketh nothing of this gift.
As for natural life, christ makes nothing of this gift.
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He asked life of thee, and thou gavest him long life, even life for ever more: He asked life of thee, and thou Gavest him long life, even life for ever more:
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great persons delight to give like themselves.
great Persons delight to give like themselves.
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Christ being eternall, eternall mercy may be had, if wanted by any people, and with more content to Christ then lesser things:
christ being Eternal, Eternal mercy may be had, if wanted by any people, and with more content to christ then lesser things:
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as bitter, as cold, as carnall, as worldly as ever? Are not these symptomes of an eternall stroke, that God hath cursed you for your barrennesse under brave means, which you a long while have had, never to be otherwise then you are? Take time to give me an answer, till I come to this place again.
as bitter, as cold, as carnal, as worldly as ever? are not these symptoms of an Eternal stroke, that God hath cursed you for your Barrenness under brave means, which you a long while have had, never to be otherwise then you Are? Take time to give me an answer, till I come to this place again.
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since the day I came amongst you? Are not your hearts the same? as sowre,
since the day I Come among you? are not your hearts the same? as sour,
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Barren souls, is not this eternall stroke strucken upon you? You of this congregation (let me wash my hands of your bloud, ere my glasse amongst you be quite out) what hath my eternall master done in your eternall souls by the eternall words which he hath spoken by me,
Barren Souls, is not this Eternal stroke strucken upon you? You of this congregation (let me wash my hands of your blood, ere my glass among you be quite out) what hath my Eternal master done in your Eternal Souls by the Eternal words which he hath spoken by me,
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here is an eternall God, striking a stroke like himself!
Here is an Eternal God, striking a stroke like himself!
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an eternall stroke upon your souls? Hence forth let fruit never be on thee more, Ah Lord!
an Eternal stroke upon your Souls? Hence forth let fruit never be on thee more, Ah Lord!
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you complain of many strokes upon your states, names, bodies, but is there not a stroke of strokes,
you complain of many Strokes upon your states, names, bodies, but is there not a stroke of Strokes,
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little is to be heeded what is done without, in comparison of what is done within:
little is to be heeded what is done without, in comparison of what is done within:
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your souls are everlasting, and there Christ specially worketh, as most suitable to him:
your Souls Are everlasting, and there christ specially works, as most suitable to him:
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wherefore tremble, and consider your state every one, what eternall things are done upon you. An eternall agent, hath an eternall subject to work upon;
Wherefore tremble, and Consider your state every one, what Eternal things Are done upon you. an Eternal agent, hath an Eternal Subject to work upon;
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'tis an eternall God ye have to do with, he is before all things, and will be after all things,
it's an Eternal God you have to do with, he is before all things, and will be After all things,
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I leave generalls and speak to particulars:
I leave generals and speak to particulars:
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'tis eternall, and so must we cleave to it; if thou canst not receive this, the Lord have mercy upon thee England.
it's Eternal, and so must we cleave to it; if thou Canst not receive this, the Lord have mercy upon thee England.
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but I spare thee O weak England. Truth should be managed according to its nature, and according to its Father;
but I spare thee Oh weak England. Truth should be managed according to its nature, and according to its Father;
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and thou shalt heare the voyce of the Turtle no more for ever, Esay 13. Thy bending affrighteth me more then thy bleeding;and thou shalt hear the voice of the Turtle no more for ever, Isaiah 13. Thy bending affrighteth me more then thy bleeding;
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and as the Churches in the East with a perpetuall desolation, and Ziim and Ochim shall dance here,
and as the Churches in the East with a perpetual desolation, and Ziim and Ohim shall dance Here,
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O England, take heed of eternall blows, if thou wave thy fidelity to Christ, to wave temporall strokes, thou wilt have eternall stroakes, thou wilt be judged as Elies house for ever,
O England, take heed of Eternal blows, if thou wave thy Fidis to christ, to wave temporal Strokes, thou wilt have Eternal Strokes, thou wilt be judged as Elies house for ever,
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for he that liveth for ever, will otherwise make you die for ever.
for he that lives for ever, will otherwise make you die for ever.
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Religion if it cost you money, or if it cost you bloud, yet you must obey,
Religion if it cost you money, or if it cost you blood, yet you must obey,
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they are eternall, and must be obeyed eternally: Ever follow that which is good, Thes. 5.15.
they Are Eternal, and must be obeyed eternally: Ever follow that which is good, Thebes 5.15.
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as falling under an eternall stroke. Beings and Offices over us must be acknowledged as they are;
as falling under an Eternal stroke. Beings and Offices over us must be acknowledged as they Are;
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to day they will be holy, to morrow they will not, and in this undoe themselves for ever,
to day they will be holy, to morrow they will not, and in this undo themselves for ever,
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Naughty hearts suspend duty at pleasure, they consider not with whom they have to do;
Naughty hearts suspend duty At pleasure, they Consider not with whom they have to do;
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and God-Prophet, that is, of suitable action in all these Offices to the nature of an eternall life, of a God-life (I may so speak) and therefore ought joyntly still to be considered and observed.
and God-Prophet, that is, of suitable actium in all these Offices to the nature of an Eternal life, of a God-life (I may so speak) and Therefore ought jointly still to be considered and observed.
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I will extoll thee O God my King. Christ is eternall in both, and in all other attributes, he is God-King, and God-Priest,I will extol thee Oh God my King. christ is Eternal in both, and in all other attributes, he is God-King, and God-Priest,
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God and King are here coupled together by the Psalmist, and Christ as God and King lifted and extolled:
God and King Are Here coupled together by the Psalmist, and christ as God and King lifted and extolled:
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If the Bore cannot be known by his hair and his tusks, yet he shall be known by the knife that is in his throat, and his roring.
If the Boar cannot be known by his hair and his tusks, yet he shall be known by the knife that is in his throat, and his roaring.
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Coloss. 1.17. In him all things consist, &c. PRovidence hath put me to speak of many things, but now she puts me to speak of her self;Coloss. 1.17. In him all things consist, etc. PRovidence hath put me to speak of many things, but now she puts me to speak of her self;
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she is a servant of servants, she waits upon every one, but now she commands you to wait a little upon her, to know what she is,
she is a servant of Servants, she waits upon every one, but now she commands you to wait a little upon her, to know what she is,
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and what a blessing you have in her.
and what a blessing you have in her.
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Of Christ as a creatour you have heard, and now as an upholder, you shall hear of him.
Of christ as a creator you have herd, and now as an upholder, you shall hear of him.
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In him all things are made of nothing, and in him all things abide, or else would turn all to nothing. One thing lives in another:
In him all things Are made of nothing, and in him all things abide, or Else would turn all to nothing. One thing lives in Another:
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fish in the sea, foul in the aire, brutes in the earth, but all in Christ: In him all things consist.
Fish in the sea, foul in the air, brutes in the earth, but all in christ: In him all things consist.
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There is an inconsistencie in the creation by the curse, one thing cannot live by another, one thing bites and devours another, great ones eat up little ones;
There is an inconsistency in the creation by the curse, one thing cannot live by Another, one thing bites and devours Another, great ones eat up little ones;
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the whole world is a great body gnawing out it self, it hath gnawed it self to skinne and bones now, 'tis so old and torn,
the Whole world is a great body gnawing out it self, it hath gnawed it self to skin and bones now, it's so old and torn,
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as is very sad to look upon, or live in, and it would have gnawed it self to nothing long ere this, if Christ had not upheld;
as is very sad to look upon, or live in, and it would have gnawed it self to nothing long ere this, if christ had not upheld;
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in him hath the whole creation, things in heaven and things in earth, a reconciliation of consistency;
in him hath the Whole creation, things in heaven and things in earth, a reconciliation of consistency;
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father would kill sonne else, and the stones in the street would rise against you all,
father would kill son Else, and the stones in the street would rise against you all,
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but in him these all consist. The expression speaks supportation: there be many things in the world, and they all live upon one.
but in him these all consist. The expression speaks supportation: there be many things in the world, and they all live upon one.
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Thou openest thy hand and satisfiest every living thing. Thou openest thy hand and satisfiest every living thing.
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There be many mouths in the world, and some gape very wide, and yet one hand fills them all.
There be many mouths in the world, and Some gape very wide, and yet one hand fills them all.
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In whom things have esse, they have porro esse; 'tis the case of all created things, they are dependant.
In whom things have esse, they have porro esse; it's the case of all created things, they Are dependant.
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The noblest life below Christ, is in Christ, upheld in him, or else it would die presently.
The Noblest life below christ, is in christ, upheld in him, or Else it would die presently.
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In him [ we live ] move, &c. Man, holy man, lives the highest life of all creatures here below, yet this is in Christ:In him [ we live ] move, etc. Man, holy man, lives the highest life of all creatures Here below, yet this is in christ:
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life is the noblest thing and Christ is the fountain of this: he is the fountain of the noblest life, that any creature lives:
life is the Noblest thing and christ is the fountain of this: he is the fountain of the Noblest life, that any creature lives:
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all life, the life of plants, the life of beasts, the life of men, the life of Saints, the life of Angels, all runnes from that vast spirit of life, that is in him. Look what your spirit is to the little world, that is Christs spirit to the great world:
all life, the life of plants, the life of beasts, the life of men, the life of Saints, the life of Angels, all runs from that vast Spirit of life, that is in him. Look what your Spirit is to the little world, that is Christ Spirit to the great world:
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your spirit carries life about to all, to every finger, to every toe, and to every joint;
your Spirit carries life about to all, to every finger, to every toe, and to every joint;
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your soul is a fountain of life to all the strings, veins, and sinews of your body,
your soul is a fountain of life to all the strings, Veins, and sinews of your body,
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so is Christ to all the creation, he gives life to all. Bread is called a staffe and support, but this is but by Ordinance from Christ;
so is christ to all the creation, he gives life to all. Bred is called a staff and support, but this is but by Ordinance from christ;
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for life comes not merely out of bread, it comes from Christ;
for life comes not merely out of bred, it comes from christ;
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life is not in bread, but in the word of blessing which comes out of the mouth of Christ. One thing would die in the bosome of another,
life is not in bred, but in the word of blessing which comes out of the Mouth of christ. One thing would die in the bosom of Another,
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if all were not in the bosome of Christ;
if all were not in the bosom of christ;
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children in the bosome of parents, and parents in the bosome of plenty, for in him, and not in these, all things consist. The expression speaks disposition.
children in the bosom of Parents, and Parents in the bosom of plenty, for in him, and not in these, all things consist. The expression speaks disposition.
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Every life hath proper motion, this also is in Christ. In him we live and [ move.
Every life hath proper motion, this also is in christ. In him we live and [ move.
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Look how seas and winds, and heavens, and birds, and beasts, and men move, and admire, for 'tis in Christ.
Look how Seas and winds, and heavens, and Birds, and beasts, and men move, and admire, for it's in christ.
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Christ is not onely the supporter, but the orderer of all things;
christ is not only the supporter, but the orderer of all things;
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'tis not in the noblest creatures to live its own life, nor to move like to its own principle of motion:
it's not in the Noblest creatures to live its own life, nor to move like to its own principle of motion:
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'tis not in man to order [ his steps. it's not in man to order [ his steps.
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Man hath the noblest life, the greatest parts, and gifts, and yet 'tis not in these, to order themselves like themselves;
Man hath the Noblest life, the greatest parts, and Gifts, and yet it's not in these, to order themselves like themselves;
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'tis not in man to order his life like a man:
it's not in man to order his life like a man:
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do you not see many men live like beasts? In whom is it then? 'tis in Christ.
do you not see many men live like beasts? In whom is it then? it's in christ.
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No life hath its one property independant, we cannot live of our selves, nor we cannot move,
No life hath its one property independent, we cannot live of our selves, nor we cannot move,
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but in Christ, although we have life; life and motion proper to it, is in him:
but in christ, although we have life; life and motion proper to it, is in him:
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this is true at the same height of the new man. We can do nothing of our selves, not think a good thought;
this is true At the same height of the new man. We can do nothing of our selves, not think a good Thought;
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thinking good and holy thoughts, this is the property of a holy spirit, and yet this its own property is dependant;
thinking good and holy thoughts, this is the property of a holy Spirit, and yet this its own property is dependant;
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'tis not in a holy spirit, think holy thoughts, but 'tis in Christ.
it's not in a holy Spirit, think holy thoughts, but it's in christ.
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To live and to act the least acts of life, is in the fountain of life.
To live and to act the least acts of life, is in the fountain of life.
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In him all things consist, that is, beings, and actions. Christ doth uphold goings, as well as beings.In him all things consist, that is, beings, and actions. christ does uphold goings, as well as beings.
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Uphold my goings in thy paths, that my footsteps slip not, Psal. 17.5. Such beings and such goings, Christ upholds:Uphold my goings in thy paths, that my footsteps slip not, Psalm 17.5. Such beings and such goings, christ upholds:
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he upholds the world, and disposes the world; being and government, both are upon his shoulders, that is, being and disposition of being.
he upholds the world, and disposes the world; being and government, both Are upon his shoulders, that is, being and disposition of being.
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Who hath given him a charge over the earth, or who hath disposed the whole world, Job. 34.13. These things speake the nature of providence what it is:Who hath given him a charge over the earth, or who hath disposed the Whole world, Job. 34.13. These things speak the nature of providence what it is:
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'tis a divine condescension to the necessity of the creature: Christ becoming an ark for every species, and for every individuall;
it's a divine condescension to the necessity of the creature: christ becoming an Ark for every species, and for every Individu;
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power floating upon mercy, with the whole creation in its bosome.
power floating upon mercy, with the Whole creation in its bosom.
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Providence is power made out of mercy into food and raiment for the body, grace and glory for the souls.
Providence is power made out of mercy into food and raiment for the body, grace and glory for the Souls.
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Providence is either common or speciall. Common providence, is the naked supportation of being, and but a little more at best.
Providence is either Common or special. Common providence, is the naked supportation of being, and but a little more At best.
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That the wicked in hell are, is providence, but it were better for them they were not, that their misery did nihilate them, unlesse their mercy were more.
That the wicked in hell Are, is providence, but it were better for them they were not, that their misery did nihilate them, unless their mercy were more.
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Common providence is an act of power, dispensing things commonly: the heavens give their wealth to all, and so do the earth and the sea:Common providence is an act of power, dispensing things commonly: the heavens give their wealth to all, and so do the earth and the sea:
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the sunne lights good and bad, all in and out of the world: God upholds all that fall.
the sun lights good and bad, all in and out of the world: God upholds all that fallen.
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There is a generall compassion upon our fallen condition, by which it is upheld, and lies in the way of speciall compassion.
There is a general compassion upon our fallen condition, by which it is upheld, and lies in the Way of special compassion.
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Some things Christ carries upon his back, others in his bosome: the one is common providence, and the other is speciall.
some things christ carries upon his back, Others in his bosom: the one is Common providence, and the other is special.
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He upholds all things by the word of his power, he carries all things, saith the originall.He upholds all things by the word of his power, he carries all things, Says the original.
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Common providence lasts but for a time, God will not alwayes be good to bad men.
Common providence lasts but for a time, God will not always be good to bad men.
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The triumphing of the wicked is short, saith Jobs friends.The triumphing of the wicked is short, Says Jobs Friends.
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They flourished like a gree Bay-tree, but were suddenly gone, saith the Psalmist of the wicked.
They flourished like a gree Bay tree, but were suddenly gone, Says the Psalmist of the wicked.
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Divine dealings, shall be exactly suitable to condition:
Divine dealings, shall be exactly suitable to condition:
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wicked men, as they have not a drop of grace, so they shall not have a drop of mercy to cool them,
wicked men, as they have not a drop of grace, so they shall not have a drop of mercy to cool them,
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though now they have a great deal. Providence is very promiscuous for a time, all comes alike to all;
though now they have a great deal. Providence is very promiscuous for a time, all comes alike to all;
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but 'twill be very proper, precise, and distinct in its way, divine dealing shall speak the man, the hand of God shall plainly speak out the heart of man;
but it'll be very proper, precise, and distinct in its Way, divine dealing shall speak the man, the hand of God shall plainly speak out the heart of man;
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as the Lord will be known, so shall men be known, by the judgements which he executeth:
as the Lord will be known, so shall men be known, by the Judgments which he Executeth:
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this is a Cain, the brand of a vagabond is upon him, this is a Judas, the character of perdition is upon him:
this is a Cain, the brand of a vagabond is upon him, this is a Judas, the character of perdition is upon him:
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providence marked the one, and pointed out the other: 'tis he that dippeth with me. Both these examples rypifie, that divine carriage shall be such, to all of that side,
providence marked the one, and pointed out the other: it's he that dippeth with me. Both these Examples rypifie, that divine carriage shall be such, to all of that side,
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as plainly to speak out love and hatred. Goats shall be known by their places, providence will be so exact.
as plainly to speak out love and hatred. Goats shall be known by their places, providence will be so exact.
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Time shall be when this expression, in him all things consist, shall loose its latitude; above half the world shall be shut out of the common providence of God utterly,
Time shall be when this expression, in him all things consist, shall lose its latitude; above half the world shall be shut out of the Common providence of God utterly,
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and then will be the devils harvest;
and then will be the Devils harvest;
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O what a deal of businesse will he have then, and how will hell enlarge it self!
Oh what a deal of business will he have then, and how will hell enlarge it self!
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when he shall have the ordering of all his own in the world, as he will!
when he shall have the ordering of all his own in the world, as he will!
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Speciall providence, is wisdome ordering all things about man, to an eternall good: using the rod and the staffe to comfort; Special providence, is Wisdom ordering all things about man, to an Eternal good: using the rod and the staff to Comfort;
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giving and taking away, clothing and stripping the body, to make the soul divine. Providence seems to be a heap of confusion, but it hath alwayes a proper scope,
giving and taking away, clothing and stripping the body, to make the soul divine. Providence seems to be a heap of confusion, but it hath always a proper scope,
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and all its acts, which to us are strange, still make very directly to it.
and all its acts, which to us Are strange, still make very directly to it.
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There are two sorts of vessels in the world, and these are fitted to their proper end, saith the Apostle, one to honour, and the other to dishonour; not an act of God in the world,
There Are two sorts of vessels in the world, and these Are fitted to their proper end, Says the Apostle, one to honour, and the other to dishonour; not an act of God in the world,
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but it hath a fitting scope in it;
but it hath a fitting scope in it;
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not an act of God about a Christian, but it hath a fitting scope to shape his soul for Abrahams bosome to fit in Christs arms for ever.
not an act of God about a Christian, but it hath a fitting scope to shape his soul for Abrahams bosom to fit in Christ arms for ever.
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A man is not to measure speciall providence, by an externall successe of action towards him as most do, but by an internall successe:
A man is not to measure special providence, by an external success of actium towards him as most doe, but by an internal success:
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how doth poverty or riches, health or sicknesse, better the heart? Right-hand providence, is speciall providence, Why with-drawest thou thy hand,
how does poverty or riches, health or sickness, better the heart? Right-hand providence, is special providence, Why withdrawest thou thy hand,
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even thy right-hand, pull it out of thy bosome, Psal. 74. When that hand orders all to me, upon which I shall stand for ever,even thy right-hand, pull it out of thy bosom, Psalm 74. When that hand order all to me, upon which I shall stand for ever,
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and orders all so, as to bring me there, and set me there, this is speciall providence.
and order all so, as to bring me there, and Set me there, this is special providence.
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David speaks much of Gods right hand towards him:
David speaks much of God's right hand towards him:
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then is a right hand upon me, when all is ordered to bring my soul to its right end, and this is in Christ. In him all things consist.
then is a right hand upon me, when all is ordered to bring my soul to its right end, and this is in christ. In him all things consist.
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In him grace is upheld, ordered, and brought to glory. Grace cannot live without Christ, glory cannot live without Christ. In him all things consist.
In him grace is upheld, ordered, and brought to glory. Grace cannot live without christ, glory cannot live without christ. In him all things consist.
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Speciall providence is perpetuall, but yet with respect to our abiding in him with whom it is;
Special providence is perpetual, but yet with respect to our abiding in him with whom it is;
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in him all things consist, and out of him Saints cannot consist.in him all things consist, and out of him Saints cannot consist.
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If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch and withers, which men gather and cast into the fire, saith Christ.If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch and withers, which men gather and cast into the fire, Says christ.
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Christ carrieth as he is leaned upon; cast burdens upon him as many as you will, and he will bear them all;
christ Carrieth as he is leaned upon; cast burdens upon him as many as you will, and he will bear them all;
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lean not upon him, and he will let you fall, and all your burdens upon you.
lean not upon him, and he will let you fallen, and all your burdens upon you.
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Christ cannot endure to have his children out of his bosome;
christ cannot endure to have his children out of his bosom;
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if they keep in his arms he carrieth them for ever, and is never wearied with them:
if they keep in his arms he Carrieth them for ever, and is never wearied with them:
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but let them go out of his arms, and he is tired with them presently. Speciall providence worketh in order to faith, though it work not simply or faith:
but let them go out of his arms, and he is tired with them presently. Special providence works in order to faith, though it work not simply or faith:
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Christ doth all freely, but yet in his own way.
christ does all freely, but yet in his own Way.
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Go teach all nations to observe whatsoever I have commanded you, and lo I am with you alwayes to the end of the world. Go teach all Nations to observe whatsoever I have commanded you, and lo I am with you always to the end of the world.
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In such a way Christ walketh, walk out of that way and you will never meet him.
In such a Way christ walks, walk out of that Way and you will never meet him.
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This is divinity not understood, mens ignorance is to be pittied;
This is divinity not understood, Mens ignorance is to be pitied;
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when we presse dutie as in order to which Christ moveth, they say we presse it as merit, for which Christ must move:
when we press duty as in order to which christ moves, they say we press it as merit, for which christ must move:
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unbelief destroyeth speciall providence à tanto licet non à toto, in part though not in whole.
unbelief Destroyeth special providence à tanto licet non à toto, in part though not in Whole.
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Some things Christ doth to the soul, when it doth not beleeve, and that is to make faith;
some things christ does to the soul, when it does not believe, and that is to make faith;
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and other things he will not do till it doth believe, and yet doth all freely.
and other things he will not do till it does believe, and yet does all freely.
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In him not out of him do we consist.
In him not out of him doe we consist.
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Having opened unto you the doctrine of providence, I will give you the use of all.
Having opened unto you the Doctrine of providence, I will give you the use of all.
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'Tis a hard time, many are much put to it; I have nothing to subsist saith one, and so saith another:
It's a hard time, many Are much put to it; I have nothing to subsist Says one, and so Says Another:
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What, hast thou not Christ to subsist with? In him all things subsist, and canst not thou make a subsistence in him.
What, hast thou not christ to subsist with? In him all things subsist, and Canst not thou make a subsistence in him.
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Extremities put poore hearts besides themselves; this is the misery of miseries, when the soul cannot see in whom all is.
Extremities put poor hearts beside themselves; this is the misery of misery's, when the soul cannot see in whom all is.
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My husband is dead, my trade dead, but Christ is alive, and therefore all is alive:
My husband is dead, my trade dead, but christ is alive, and Therefore all is alive:
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a husband is alive in Christ, a trade is alive in Christ, better then any you can drive to maintain:
a husband is alive in christ, a trade is alive in christ, better then any you can drive to maintain:
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It was enough to Jacob that Joseph was alive, though he and his were ready to starve.
It was enough to Jacob that Joseph was alive, though he and his were ready to starve.
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Let it be enough to every distressed heart, that Christ is alive; though trade and husband be dead.
Let it be enough to every distressed heart, that christ is alive; though trade and husband be dead.
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Christ hath all yet, though every one else be robbed: in him all things be upheld, and in him you shall be upheld.
christ hath all yet, though every one Else be robbed: in him all things be upheld, and in him you shall be upheld.
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In him, I may have soul-subsistence, but as for bodily subsistence surely that will fail,
In him, I may have soul-subsistence, but as for bodily subsistence surely that will fail,
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for the meal in the barrell is almost quite spent, and when this is gone surely I shall want my bread.
for the meal in the barrel is almost quite spent, and when this is gone surely I shall want my bred.
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Canst thou trust Christ for thy soul, and canst thou not trust him for thy body? If thou canst but look up to Christ as all things do, though not as noble things do, yet thou wilt have meat.
Canst thou trust christ for thy soul, and Canst thou not trust him for thy body? If thou Canst but look up to christ as all things do, though not as noble things do, yet thou wilt have meat.
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The eyes of all things ] looke up to thee, and thou givest them meat. Cry but as Hagar, and thou wilt have drink.The eyes of all things ] look up to thee, and thou givest them meat. Cry but as Hagar, and thou wilt have drink.
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Seek but as the young Lions, they seek their bread of God; and thou wilt have bread.
Seek but as the young Lions, they seek their bred of God; and thou wilt have bred.
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If thou canst but rore as they do, thou wilt be heard; and bleat and bellow as the cattell of Ninivie, some deliverance will come out.
If thou Canst but roar as they do, thou wilt be herd; and bleat and bellow as the cattle of Nineveh, Some deliverance will come out.
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Christ is never put to it though you be, he will find one thing or other to make provision for all.
christ is never put to it though you be, he will find one thing or other to make provision for all.
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The eyes of all look unto thee, and thou feedest them. Providence hath meat in her mouth for all.The eyes of all look unto thee, and thou Feedest them. Providence hath meat in her Mouth for all.
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Meat may be given but the time may be long first, and my cheeks begin to grow pale already;
Meat may be given but the time may be long First, and my cheeks begin to grow pale already;
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my servants cry, my children cry, my guts cry for hunger, surely I and mine shall starve.
my Servants cry, my children cry, my guts cry for hunger, surely I and mine shall starve.
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No thou shalt not, providence works oportunely, thou shalt have meat in due season, these all wait upon thee,
No thou shalt not, providence works opportunely, thou shalt have meat in due season, these all wait upon thee,
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and thou givest them meat in due season. It cannot be: means are gone, and friends are gone;
and thou givest them meat in due season. It cannot be: means Are gone, and Friends Are gone;
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That is nothing, Christ is not gone;
That is nothing, christ is not gone;
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providence maketh strangers friends, enemies friends, ravens to feed others, whose property it is to devoure;
providence makes Strangers Friends, enemies Friends, Ravens to feed Others, whose property it is to devour;
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and to feed them seasonably, morning and evening. Among enemies, the children of the captivity found friends,
and to feed them seasonably, morning and evening. Among enemies, the children of the captivity found Friends,
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and found favour for a tender conscience in Babylon.
and found favour for a tender conscience in Babylon.
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A little relief may be to me possible onely enough to hold life and soul together,
A little relief may be to me possible only enough to hold life and soul together,
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but under such sparing providence, life will be worse then death, when mercy is ministred nothing answerable to my necessity. Let not this terrifie:
but under such sparing providence, life will be Worse then death, when mercy is ministered nothing answerable to my necessity. Let not this terrify:
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in Christ all subsist, and subsist well;
in christ all subsist, and subsist well;
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thou maist not possibly have so much as thou hadst, nor so fine as thou hadst,
thou Mayest not possibly have so much as thou Hadst, nor so fine as thou Hadst,
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but as long as Christ is, thou shalt subsist well, and thine own heart shall say so.
but as long as christ is, thou shalt subsist well, and thine own heart shall say so.
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Providence doth not alwaies give alike, but doth alwayes do enough for the best condition of being:
Providence does not always give alike, but does always do enough for the best condition of being:
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and yet let me tell thee further this, Providence bringeth in sometimes a great deal more then we expect.
and yet let me tell thee further this, Providence brings in sometime a great deal more then we expect.
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See a brave instance in Jacob, Gen. 48.11. And Israel said unto Joseph.
See a brave instance in Jacob, Gen. 48.11. And Israel said unto Joseph.
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I had not thought to see thy face, and lo God hath shewed me also thy seed. I had not Thought to see thy face, and lo God hath showed me also thy seed.
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Providence is plentifull and bountifull, as well as seasonable, and bringeth in twise as much, twenty times more,
Providence is plentiful and bountiful, as well as seasonable, and brings in twice as much, twenty times more,
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then we think of, enough in supply necessity, yea enough to satisfie desire.
then we think of, enough in supply necessity, yea enough to satisfy desire.
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Jacob had corn for necessity, and he had also the sight of Joseph and his posterity,
Jacob had corn for necessity, and he had also the sighed of Joseph and his posterity,
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and the life of Benjamin, and many gallant mercies more, which bordered uppon these, even to the utmost of desires,
and the life of Benjamin, and many gallant Mercies more, which bordered upon these, even to the utmost of Desires,
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so literally was that promise fulfilled to him, thou satisfiest the desire of every living thing.
so literally was that promise fulfilled to him, thou satisfiest the desire of every living thing.
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Desire is vaster then necessity, in most creatures, in man it is I am sure, and yet providence is so bountifull, that it satisfies this.
Desire is vaster then necessity, in most creatures, in man it is I am sure, and yet providence is so bountiful, that it Satisfies this.
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Providence, not onely brings about what one needs, but what one wishes, yea more, providence doth prepare things,
Providence, not only brings about what one needs, but what one wishes, yea more, providence does prepare things,
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and bestow this and that, which the heart cannot wish, nor expect; it doth prevent us with loving kindnesse.
and bestow this and that, which the heart cannot wish, nor expect; it does prevent us with loving kindness.
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Two things must be eyed, to mak Christ giue out himself plenteously, for your sweet subsistence:
Two things must be eyed, to make christ give out himself plenteously, for your sweet subsistence:
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the first is, interest. I am thine, save me, saith David. God is very tender about his own;
the First is, Interest. I am thine, save me, Says David. God is very tender about his own;
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a child shall have any thing.
a child shall have any thing.
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Remember me O Lord, with the favour that thou barest to [ thy people ] O visit me with thy salvation. remember me Oh Lord, with the favour that thou barest to [ thy people ] O visit me with thy salvation.
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Union draws out all the fulnesse of Christ;
union draws out all the fullness of christ;
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what goes beside the pipes which are laid into the founntain, are but drops, and by means of these pipes too, these droppings are upon the world:
what Goes beside the pipes which Are laid into the founntain, Are but drops, and by means of these pipes too, these droppings Are upon the world:
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Christ would not give forth a drop of favour to the world, were there not some in it nearely allied to him;
christ would not give forth a drop of favour to the world, were there not Some in it nearly allied to him;
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all wicked mens mercies are but as it were some droppings of the great mercies of Saints;
all wicked men's Mercies Are but as it were Some droppings of the great Mercies of Saints;
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this kingdome would not consist, were there not some Saints in it;
this Kingdom would not consist, were there not Some Saints in it;
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all the upholding it hath is long of them that are united to him, from whom he cannot break off.
all the upholding it hath is long of them that Are united to him, from whom he cannot break off.
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England use thy Saints well they are thy pipes and veins to heaven, through which thy great blessings fall upon thee;
England use thy Saints well they Are thy pipes and Veins to heaven, through which thy great blessings fallen upon thee;
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All art must be used to advance interest in Christ;
All art must be used to advance Interest in christ;
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out of the favour of God, and you will be outed of all, whether it be the case of a person, or a whole nation.
out of the favour of God, and you will be outed of all, whither it be the case of a person, or a Whole Nation.
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You are not my people, and I will not be your God. Lo-ammi Lo-eli. You Are not my people, and I will not be your God. Lo-ammi Lo-eli.
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This man is none of my child, let the devil look to him, let his own father provide for him:
This man is none of my child, let the Devil look to him, let his own father provide for him:
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this Kingdome is not my people, let it bleed to death and 'twill, will God say.
this Kingdom is not my people, let it bleed to death and it'll, will God say.
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England look to this or thou art lost, and all the world shall not save thee;
England look to this or thou art lost, and all the world shall not save thee;
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let thy reformation be such as to render thee Christs Church, that he may say England is my people,
let thy Reformation be such as to render thee Christ Church, that he may say England is my people,
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or thy consumption will kill thee.
or thy consumption will kill thee.
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Friendship in Heaven is all, to the lively-hood of a Nation, or of a person here;
Friendship in Heaven is all, to the livelihood of a nation, or of a person Here;
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every thing will run crosse whilest the great wheel is out with one:
every thing will run cross whilst the great wheel is out with one:
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lets all set things right with Christ and all will run well, let disadvantages be what they will.
lets all Set things right with christ and all will run well, let disadvantages be what they will.
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But thou Israel art my servant, Jacob whom I have chosen the seed of Abraham my friend; But thou Israel art my servant, Jacob whom I have chosen the seed of Abraham my friend;
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fear not for I am with thee, and they that warre against thee shall be as nothing. Fear not for I am with thee, and they that war against thee shall be as nothing.
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Interest must be made and then maintain'd, or else life becometh uncomfortable. When souls grow loose they find the evill of their way:
Interest must be made and then maintained, or Else life Becometh uncomfortable. When Souls grow lose they find the evil of their Way:
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Christ is tender in providence to tender hearts.
christ is tender in providence to tender hearts.
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'Tis harder to bring ones heart so near God as one should, and then 'tis harder to keep it there;
It's harder to bring ones heart so near God as one should, and then it's harder to keep it there;
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but yet how difficult soever, the soul shall know it is a bitter thing to depart:
but yet how difficult soever, the soul shall know it is a bitter thing to depart:
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a spirit of love and union abates, and then flowers that smell sweet in the breast close, and Christ withdrawes:
a Spirit of love and Union abates, and then flowers that smell sweet in the breast close, and christ withdraws:
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My soul cleaveth after the Lord, thy right hand upholdeth me, Psalm, 93. The spirit of union must not be checked, it must work after the Lord freely:My soul cleaveth After the Lord, thy right hand upholds me, Psalm, 93. The Spirit of Union must not be checked, it must work After the Lord freely:
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In this way the soul hath a right hand upholding it, and this maketh and keepeth the life contentfull.
In this Way the soul hath a right hand upholding it, and this makes and Keepeth the life contentful.
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Grace is a pursuit of Christ, they live most sweetly that runne most swiftly after him;
Grace is a pursuit of christ, they live most sweetly that run most swiftly After him;
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check this pursuit and you die. Unbelief maketh fear, fear setteth the soul at a stand;
check this pursuit and you die. Unbelief makes Fear, Fear sets the soul At a stand;
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shall I go forward, or shall I stand still? Now God is displeased & the heart tortured for its basenes.
shall I go forward, or shall I stand still? Now God is displeased & the heart tortured for its baseness.
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Englands fearfulnesse to pursue Christ, hath deprived her almost of subsistence, and tumbled her to nothing but bloud.
Englands fearfulness to pursue christ, hath deprived her almost of subsistence, and tumbled her to nothing but blood.
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Fearfull hearts pursue your Saviour that you may do well, or he will pursue you: help not on the ruine of a brave kingdome:
Fearful hearts pursue your Saviour that you may do well, or he will pursue you: help not on the ruin of a brave Kingdom:
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will neglect of the wayes of the Lord, keep up you, or this tottering kingdomes?
will neglect of the ways of the Lord, keep up you, or this tottering kingdoms?
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Christ is full, and art not thou full? Search thy soul, certainly there is some leak;
christ is full, and art not thou full? Search thy soul, Certainly there is Some leak;
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thou art the greatest enemy to thy self, and thine own unbelief keeps thee low, this is the secret leak in the vessell, which thou hast not yet found out, thou hadst been full else, long ere this.
thou art the greatest enemy to thy self, and thine own unbelief keeps thee low, this is the secret leak in the vessel, which thou hast not yet found out, thou Hadst been full Else, long ere this.
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thou hast not a dearer friend in the world then Christ is, nor one that pities thee more;
thou hast not a Dearer friend in the world then christ is, nor one that pities thee more;
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he thinks 'tis Christ, and alas tis not:
he thinks it's christ, and alas this not:
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I would every bleeding heart did know what wounds him, and who is his greatest enemy;
I would every bleeding heart did know what wounds him, and who is his greatest enemy;
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You are full of self, and you cannot be full of Christ; the promises are pipes from the fountain, which are laid of purpose to fill you, and you stagger at them.
You Are full of self, and you cannot be full of christ; the promises Are pipes from the fountain, which Are laid of purpose to fill you, and you stagger At them.
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You rest in your works, and stagger at the promise through unbelief, and how is it possible, that fulnesse should fill you.
You rest in your works, and stagger At the promise through unbelief, and how is it possible, that fullness should fill you.
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the clearer in self deniall, the fuller in the fruition of Christ.
the clearer in self denial, the fuller in the fruition of christ.
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I am nothing, preaching nothing, hearing nothing, but Christ all, and this makes him all unto the soul;
I am nothing, preaching nothing, hearing nothing, but christ all, and this makes him all unto the soul;
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and nothing will come out but sinne and shame, this brings in fulnesse; fulnesse comes out of nothing.
and nothing will come out but sin and shame, this brings in fullness; fullness comes out of nothing.
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Blow O north-wind, Blow O south, and make my spices flow out, for I beat and blow,Blow Oh Northwind, Blow Oh south, and make my spices flow out, for I beatrice and blow,
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Let my beloved come into his garden, and do his work himself, for I can do no more;
Let my Beloved come into his garden, and do his work himself, for I can do no more;
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we will be drawing out of this thing, and out of that duty to fill our souls, and not out of Christ.
we will be drawing out of this thing, and out of that duty to fill our Souls, and not out of christ.
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and will be doing all our selves, and not trouble Christ;
and will be doing all our selves, and not trouble christ;
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Christ is willing to draw out his fulnesse, and to fill every heart, but we are shie and modest,
christ is willing to draw out his fullness, and to fill every heart, but we Are shy and modest,
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but Rachel will do it her self, she is shie and modest, and will not take help:
but Rachel will do it her self, she is shy and modest, and will not take help:
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Jacob is ready to draw water, to water all, to fill the bellies of all the cattle,
Jacob is ready to draw water, to water all, to fill the bellies of all the cattle,
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but every ones hand jogges almost, so that much precious water is spilt, and every one returns empty.
but every ones hand jogges almost, so that much precious water is spilled, and every one returns empty.
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There is never a time you come to these waters, but here is powring out enough to fill you all,
There is never a time you come to these waters, but Here is Pouring out enough to fill you all,
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Fulnesse would fill your vessells, but your hands jogge, and that runnes besides, which should runne in.
Fullness would fill your vessels, but your hands jog, and that runs beside, which should run in.
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strong acting of faith, makes Christs fulnesse yours.
strong acting of faith, makes Christ fullness yours.
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I will return unto my father, and then I know I shall have bread enough, what he hath, I shall have:I will return unto my father, and then I know I shall have bred enough, what he hath, I shall have:
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there is much in the fathers house, but the soul starves, till it remember it self, and own its father.
there is much in the Father's house, but the soul starves, till it Remember it self, and own its father.
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and the feet of Christ becomes mine to walk. Our right lies as concealed, till faith acts;
and the feet of christ becomes mine to walk. Our right lies as concealed, till faith acts;
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The eye of Christ becomes mine to see, the hand of Christ becomes mine to work,
The eye of christ becomes mine to see, the hand of christ becomes mine to work,
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Every thing in Christ is mine, when faith saith this in the heart, then every thing indeed, actually becomes mine.
Every thing in christ is mine, when faith Says this in the heart, then every thing indeed, actually becomes mine.
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perfect life comes in, by spreading our souls upon him that is perfect.
perfect life comes in, by spreading our Souls upon him that is perfect.
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fulnesse comes in, by opening the mouth wide: that dead soul that can spread himself upon the living, neeses seven times;
fullness comes in, by opening the Mouth wide: that dead soul that can spread himself upon the living, neeses seven times;
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You have but little faith, and yet complain that ye have not great mercy;
You have but little faith, and yet complain that you have not great mercy;
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Vessels of mercy are narrow mouthed (weak hearts, I speak to you to keep you quiet). O ye of little faith.
Vessels of mercy Are narrow mouthed (weak hearts, I speak to you to keep you quiet). Oh you of little faith.
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Grace goeth forth free, but not without order, no soul hath fulnesse presently, though Christ be fulnesse alwayes.
Grace Goes forth free, but not without order, no soul hath fullness presently, though christ be fullness always.
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Full dispensations are best, the best wine, & these are kept till last, and they are kept by Christ, thou hast kept the best wine till last.
Full dispensations Are best, the best wine, & these Are kept till last, and they Are kept by christ, thou hast kept the best wine till last.
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unbelief is long ere it be seen, but when it is, no monster like it;
unbelief is long ere it be seen, but when it is, no monster like it;
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'tis more uggly then Sathan, then that cage of unclean birds below, as that without which, Sathan nor sinne could do any hurt.
it's more uggly then Sathan, then that cage of unclean Birds below, as that without which, Sathan nor sin could do any hurt.
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A stubborn child that had blasphemed, was to be brought forth, and those that heard him to blaspheme, were to lay their hands on his head,
A stubborn child that had blasphemed, was to be brought forth, and those that herd him to Blaspheme, were to lay their hands on his head,
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and he was to be stoned.
and he was to be stoned.
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Unbelief is the frowardnesse of the heart, which makes you to blaspheme God, and his gracious word;
Unbelief is the frowardness of the heart, which makes you to Blaspheme God, and his gracious word;
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bring forth this froward child, and lay your hands upon the head of it, and cast stones at it at the throne of grace:
bring forth this froward child, and lay your hands upon the head of it, and cast stones At it At the throne of grace:
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say, Lord this is that child that hath blasphemed thee, that hath dishonoured thee more then any evil, stone it to death from heaven;
say, Lord this is that child that hath blasphemed thee, that hath dishonoured thee more then any evil, stone it to death from heaven;
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this suit you must pursue and follow, which would be filled with the spirit.
this suit you must pursue and follow, which would be filled with the Spirit.
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Finally, fulnesse speaks such dispensations, as make, and settle peace in the soul, and Christ is King of peace, he is King of Salem, he hath the command of peace;
Finally, fullness speaks such dispensations, as make, and settle peace in the soul, and christ is King of peace, he is King of Salem, he hath the command of peace;
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he can still the raging sea with a word of his mouth, so he can a raging conscience,
he can still the raging sea with a word of his Mouth, so he can a raging conscience,
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and he must be looked upon, and acknowledged, according to such a transcendent abilitie, and then he gives out,
and he must be looked upon, and acknowledged, according to such a transcendent ability, and then he gives out,
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as he hath in him, fulnesse to supply the necessity of the soul. Lord I know that thou canst do whatever thou wilt. Now Christ works richly.
as he hath in him, fullness to supply the necessity of the soul. Lord I know that thou Canst do whatever thou wilt. Now christ works richly.
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Christ will have his prerogative acknowledged;
christ will have his prerogative acknowledged;
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grace is his own to dispose as he will, all his wealth is his own, he can advance a soul at his pleasure;
grace is his own to dispose as he will, all his wealth is his own, he can advance a soul At his pleasure;
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if there be no word, which the soul ever yet heard, that hath spoken peace, Christ can create words,
if there be no word, which the soul ever yet herd, that hath spoken peace, christ can create words,
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and make them so drop from his lips, as to make peace. Devils are at the command of Christ, and Angels are at the command of Christ,
and make them so drop from his lips, as to make peace. Devils Are At the command of christ, and Angels Are At the command of christ,
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yea the holy Ghost is at the command of Christ, he can breath and blow with this wind, where he lists: Christ is met half way (as it were) when the soul can thus look toward him, when Prerogative is fully acknowledged.
yea the holy Ghost is At the command of christ, he can breath and blow with this wind, where he lists: christ is met half Way (as it were) when the soul can thus look towards him, when Prerogative is Fully acknowledged.
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Coloss. 1.18. And he is the head of the body, &c. CHrist hath many titles, and every one speaketh much, but this speaketh all;Coloss. 1.18. And he is the head of the body, etc. christ hath many titles, and every one speaks much, but this speaks all;
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head noteth all the offices of Christ:head notes all the Offices of christ:
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As a Priest Christ is head, as a Prophet Christ is head, as a King, Christ is head of the most beautifull body the Church:
As a Priest christ is head, as a Prophet christ is head, as a King, christ is head of the most beautiful body the Church:
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One word of God needeth many words of man to open it.
One word of God needs many words of man to open it.
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Manna lieth of a heap here, and if Christ wait to be gracious, we shall gather much.
Manna lies of a heap Here, and if christ wait to be gracious, we shall gather much.
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We must begin with that which is the foundation of office, fulnesse.
We must begin with that which is the Foundation of office, fullness.
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Head noteth officium & basin officii, office and that which maketh sufficience to office, Christ is called head quòd omnia in capite sunt ferè dupla, as one saith, bini oculi, binae aures, binae nares, because all things in the head are as it were double, there are two eyes,
Head notes officium & basin Officii, office and that which makes sufficience to office, christ is called head quòd omnia in capite sunt ferè dupla, as one Says, bini oculi, Binae aures, Binae nares, Because all things in the head Are as it were double, there Are two eyes,
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and two eares, and two nostrils &c. that is, a great fulnesse of all exquisite sence and ability, for organisation:
and two ears, and two nostrils etc. that is, a great fullness of all exquisite sense and ability, for organisation:
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and under this notion I purpose first to handle this tearm. Rule is a noble thing, Sun-beams weaved into a crown;
and under this notion I purpose First to handle this term. Rule is a noble thing, Sunbeams weaved into a crown;
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he must be higher by the head then the rest of Israel, that is, called out to wear this:
he must be higher by the head then the rest of Israel, that is, called out to wear this:
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person must be beautifull, and parts double, and so were Christs, he is head: NONLATINALPHABET, kaphal duplicavit, cùm omnia in capite sunt ferè dupla;
person must be beautiful, and parts double, and so were Christ, he is head:, kaphal duplicavit, cùm omnia in capite sunt ferè dupla;
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the head hath two eyes, two eares, two nostrills, doubly organised to act it self, and all the rest;
the head hath two eyes, two ears, two nostrils, doubly organised to act it self, and all the rest;
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to supply it self and all the rest:
to supply it self and all the rest:
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so is Christ double endowed, not onely for himself, but for all that shall need him.
so is christ double endowed, not only for himself, but for all that shall need him.
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Leviticall unctions were by pouring and not by dropping, enough was poured upon the head to run down to the feet:
Levitical unctions were by pouring and not by dropping, enough was poured upon the head to run down to the feet:
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so is Christ anointed as head, that is, double grace is powred into his lips. There is store in Christ for all spirituall necessity;
so is christ anointed as head, that is, double grace is poured into his lips. There is store in christ for all spiritual necessity;
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if any want an eare, if any want an eye, our head hath two, one for himself, and another for us;
if any want an ear, if any want an eye, our head hath two, one for himself, and Another for us;
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if any want an eare, Christ hath two, he is our head.
if any want an ear, christ hath two, he is our head.
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If any man want any other abilitie Christ can furnish, for he is head and anointed so.
If any man want any other ability christ can furnish, for he is head and anointed so.
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Giving is made in order to receiving, receptivitie is very vast in Christ, Christ can receive what ever God can give;
Giving is made in order to receiving, receptivity is very vast in christ, christ can receive what ever God can give;
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the fulnesse of the God-head dwelleth in him. God can do no great things in our spirits, they are so little.
the fullness of the Godhead dwells in him. God can do no great things in our spirits, they Are so little.
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In Christ there is proportionable capacity to infinite greatnesse, and there God dwelleth, furnisheth, and moveth as he is;
In christ there is proportionable capacity to infinite greatness, and there God dwells, furnisheth, and moves as he is;
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double and treble donation is made without end. Infinite capacitie will hold infinite fulnesse. Giving is made in order to an ultimate end:
double and triple donation is made without end. Infinite capacity will hold infinite fullness. Giving is made in order to an ultimate end:
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Christ is not the ultimate end of divine donation, Christ is not given unto merely to retain,
christ is not the ultimate end of divine donation, christ is not given unto merely to retain,
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but he is given unto to give. There is reciprocation in divine donation, every thing is given unto to give back again;
but he is given unto to give. There is reciprocation in divine donation, every thing is given unto to give back again;
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the sea is filled with water to fill the earth with springs and showers: things must have much which are to supply many.
the sea is filled with water to fill the earth with springs and showers: things must have much which Are to supply many.
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Christ is anointed to anoint, Ye have received ] an unction from the [ holy one ].
christ is anointed to anoint, You have received ] an unction from the [ holy one ].
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Christ hath what he hath in order to abide, and therefore called head. Necessitous creatures consider your condition, and where your supplies lie;
christ hath what he hath in order to abide, and Therefore called head. Necessitous creatures Consider your condition, and where your supplies lie;
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'tis sad to see how poore many of you are:
it's sad to see how poor many of you Are:
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If there were no soul riches to be had, your poverty were no sinne, but now your poverty is sinfull misery,
If there were no soul riches to be had, your poverty were no sin, but now your poverty is sinful misery,
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and sinfull misery is sinking misery; your poverty will judge you, because there is wealth to be had;
and sinful misery is sinking misery; your poverty will judge you, Because there is wealth to be had;
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that you have no oyl will shut you out quite, because there is oyl to be gotten were you wise to look after it, oyl enough to fill your lamps, to keep you burning and shining, till you go into that place where you shall shine for ever.
that you have no oil will shut you out quite, Because there is oil to be got were you wise to look After it, oil enough to fill your lamps, to keep you burning and shining, till you go into that place where you shall shine for ever.
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Men in want lay to heart nothing, that maketh want utterly undoing; thousands live and die damnable poore:
Men in want lay to heart nothing, that makes want utterly undoing; thousands live and die damnable poor:
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do I not unawares speak the condition of some of you? do soul wants lie heavie upon you?
do I not unawares speak the condition of Some of you? do soul Wants lie heavy upon you?
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Yes, the nature of such a condition should be considered: soul-pressures are from severall apprehensions, all are not kind;
Yes, the nature of such a condition should be considered: soul-pressures Are from several apprehensions, all Are not kind;
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if this be not looked to, fulnesse in Christ will not be looked after, though the heart be ready to die with load:
if this be not looked to, fullness in christ will not be looked After, though the heart be ready to die with load:
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there is soul-pressure from conscience enlightned:
there is soul-pressure from conscience enlightened:
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guilt by divine ordination looketh back upon the soul dayly, howerly, and the soul would look away from it,
guilt by divine ordination looks back upon the soul daily, hourly, and the soul would look away from it,
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and think of no sinne, nor no such thing, but cannot, visions of wrath so haunt him, and here lieth his load;
and think of no sin, nor no such thing, but cannot, visions of wrath so haunt him, and Here lies his load;
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if any company, if any musick would cheere and charm away this evill spirit that so haunteth the man, he would get it what ever it did cost:
if any company, if any music would cheer and charm away this evil Spirit that so haunteth the man, he would get it what ever it did cost:
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life though bad, not at all disliked by the man, but horribly disliked of God and conscience, that the man cannot do what he would, he is so plagued within;
life though bad, not At all disliked by the man, but horribly disliked of God and conscience, that the man cannot do what he would, he is so plagued within;
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and here lieth the burden, that the man cannot keep his sinne, and not that he cannot leave his sinne.
and Here lies the burden, that the man cannot keep his sin, and not that he cannot leave his sin.
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Let such men know, that that that arrow which is shot into the heart, shall abide,
Let such men know, that that that arrow which is shot into the heart, shall abide,
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and how able and full soever Christ be to power oyl into wounded souls, he will power none into these wounds, these shall gangrene and destroy the man,
and how able and full soever christ be to power oil into wounded Souls, he will power none into these wounds, these shall gangrene and destroy the man,
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for they are diaboli ulcera; this is the burden of the damned, that they cannot prosecute their will, but are tormented.
for they Are Diaboli ulcera; this is the burden of the damned, that they cannot prosecute their will, but Are tormented.
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Pressures are pittied, which spring from love to Christ, and hatred of sinne.
Pressures Are pitied, which spring from love to christ, and hatred of sin.
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I am sick of love, Christ is my life, more then my life, but I cannot enjoy him,
I am sick of love, christ is my life, more then my life, but I cannot enjoy him,
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therefore I sinne, sink, grone and die: such bleeding is staid, such wounds have mercy powred into them.
Therefore I sin, sink, groan and die: such bleeding is stayed, such wounds have mercy poured into them.
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Oppressed harts, do you prize the fulnesse that is in Christ? O nothing dearer, then blessed are ye, for dispensation to you shall be full, you shall have flaggons.
Oppressed hearts, do you prize the fullness that is in christ? O nothing Dearer, then blessed Are you, for Dispensation to you shall be full, you shall have flaggons.
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Previous dispositions, speak the mercy coming certainly; the heavens glimmer in the east, the sunne is certainly rising;
Previous dispositions, speak the mercy coming Certainly; the heavens glimmer in the east, the sun is Certainly rising;
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affections stirre, the beloved is not farre off, the way is strewed, the king is coming, there will be crying Hosanna, and triumphing anon.
affections stir, the Beloved is not Far off, the Way is strewed, the King is coming, there will be crying Hosanna, and triumphing anon.
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Panting hearts, let the king come his own pace, and he will get home to you by night, he will sup with you, and feast with you,
Panting hearts, let the King come his own pace, and he will get home to you by night, he will sup with you, and feast with you,
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and what ever he hath to refresh and revive the soul, you shall have it, ere any temptation shall destroy you;
and what ever he hath to refresh and revive the soul, you shall have it, ere any temptation shall destroy you;
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Christ feasting is usually at supper, his full communications are ordinarily late, but never too late;
christ feasting is usually At supper, his full communications Are ordinarily late, but never too late;
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fulnesse of mercy, comes in fulnesse of time. Let passions burn strong, but not turbulent:
fullness of mercy, comes in fullness of time. Let passion burn strong, but not turbulent:
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if any thing make your beloved make haste, and come skipping to you like a young Roe, it will be this.
if any thing make your Beloved make haste, and come skipping to you like a young Roe, it will be this.
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Christ comes in a still voice, and unto still souls, that long earnestly, but wait patiently for him.
christ comes in a still voice, and unto still Souls, that long earnestly, but wait patiently for him.
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Simeon waited for the consolation of Israel, and he had his bosome full. Deep waters come slowly, infinite fulnesse is long a emptying it self.
Simeon waited for the consolation of Israel, and he had his bosom full. Deep waters come slowly, infinite fullness is long a emptying it self.
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That wch works exactly, must have time: grace that goeth forth in height goes forth very exact.
That which works exactly, must have time: grace that Goes forth in height Goes forth very exact.
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Of his fulnesse we receive, and grace for grace. Of his fullness we receive, and grace for grace.
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Fulnesse works exactly, to make the recipient fully like it self, grace for grace. The best wine is kept till last.
Fullness works exactly, to make the recipient Fully like it self, grace for grace. The best wine is kept till last.
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Passions are false, strength speaketh out their truth, and who ruleth in the heart.
Passion Are false, strength speaks out their truth, and who Ruleth in the heart.
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Some spirits are indifferent for truth or errour, and hold a virtue to be hot for neither,
some spirits Are indifferent for truth or error, and hold a virtue to be hight for neither,
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but to stand in all times of contradiction, so as to keep the skinne whole;
but to stand in all times of contradiction, so as to keep the skin Whole;
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Hypocrisie ruleth in this heart and not truth, and this temper is the plague of this generation, neither hot nor cold. Cold sweats are death pangs;
Hypocrisy Ruleth in this heart and not truth, and this temper is the plague of this generation, neither hight nor cold. Cold sweats Are death pangs;
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the soul is near his end that thus liveth.
the soul is near his end that thus lives.
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If God be God worship him, halting between many things is nothing, this speaketh the prince of darknesse yet ruling:
If God be God worship him, halting between many things is nothing, this speaks the Prince of darkness yet ruling:
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affections which break through obstacles to discharge duty, speak Christ head in the heart.
affections which break through obstacles to discharge duty, speak christ head in the heart.
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I will not stand on qualities themselves, but at what every quality maketh, and this will be more plain to you to demonstrate who ruleth in your hearts.
I will not stand on qualities themselves, but At what every quality makes, and this will be more plain to you to demonstrate who Ruleth in your hearts.
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Fire encounters all opposites, so doth every element from a naturall instinct, and so doth grace where it reigneth.
Fire encounters all opposites, so does every element from a natural instinct, and so does grace where it Reigneth.
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Sinne is the proper object of hatred, and every sinne is made so where Christ indeed is head.
Sin is the proper Object of hatred, and every sin is made so where christ indeed is head.
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Dominion speaketh all subdued, if any sinne reign Christ doth not. Weak hearts must not here wrong themselves:
Dominion speaks all subdued, if any sin Reign christ does not. Weak hearts must not Here wrong themselves:
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the being of sinne and the stirring of sinne, which the Apostle calleth the motion of sinne, do not necessarily speak the reign of sinne.
the being of sin and the stirring of sin, which the Apostle calls the motion of sin, do not necessarily speak the Reign of sin.
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Many precious hearts when they feel sinne strong in them, conclude it reigneth in them, and censure their souls exceedingly, and so make their life a hell;
Many precious hearts when they feel sin strong in them, conclude it Reigneth in them, and censure their Souls exceedingly, and so make their life a hell;
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they please themselves in this, but Christ is not pleased. Sinne maketh motions: that is nothing, how is it harkned to? This denominateth dominion or not:
they please themselves in this, but christ is not pleased. Sin makes motions: that is nothing, how is it hearkened to? This denominateth dominion or not:
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doth every stirring make thee grone? wretched man, &c. Dost thou carry sinne to Christ,
does every stirring make thee groan? wretched man, etc. Dost thou carry sin to christ,
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when it is about to carry thee to the Devil? Lord, this is the plague of my heart, heal it;
when it is about to carry thee to the devil? Lord, this is the plague of my heart, heal it;
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this universally practiced speaketh the reign of Christ: some of you are by pangs plaintifes against corruption, and then another while defendants;
this universally practiced speaks the Reign of christ: Some of you Are by pangs plaintiffs against corruption, and then Another while defendants;
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and plaintifes against one corruption, upon some more then ordinary evil that falleth out upon it,
and plaintiffs against one corruption, upon Some more then ordinary evil that falls out upon it,
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and then defendants in reference to another, that taketh better to your designes:
and then defendants in Referente to Another, that Takes better to your designs:
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this mans eyes are out, and Satan hath him by the hand, and the Lord knoweth whither he will lead him.
this men eyes Are out, and Satan hath him by the hand, and the Lord Knoweth whither he will led him.
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You that cannot so well understand this, may consider the next: Sinne universally hated, Truth universally loved speaketh Christs dominion indeed in the soul.
You that cannot so well understand this, may Consider the next: Sin universally hated, Truth universally loved speaks Christ dominion indeed in the soul.
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Truth is homogeneall, and is all sweet to a sweet soul; the heart conquered by Christ, all his Lawes are holy, just and good.
Truth is homogeneal, and is all sweet to a sweet soul; the heart conquered by christ, all his Laws Are holy, just and good.
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Christs yoke is easie, and burdensome things light:
Christ yoke is easy, and burdensome things Light:
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Truth is no pressure, not simply as a truth (I think) where the soul is sincere;
Truth is no pressure, not simply as a truth (I think) where the soul is sincere;
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the pressure is, if any, that it cannot love enough, nor obey enough things of such a noble nature. One of the first things Christ taketh is love, here he fortifieth till he hath taken all other parts;
the pressure is, if any, that it cannot love enough, nor obey enough things of such a noble nature. One of the First things christ Takes is love, Here he fortifieth till he hath taken all other parts;
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here he mounteth cannons against all that is naught, and issueth out from hence, and taketh in all that is truth.
Here he mounts cannons against all that is nought, and issueth out from hence, and Takes in all that is truth.
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Love is Christs fort-Royall in the soul, mighty vast, and holdeth play on all sides, for all truth, and against all sinne.
Love is Christ fort-royal in the soul, mighty vast, and holds play on all sides, for all truth, and against all sin.
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A soul under the command of Christ loveth much, though he can do but little, loveth all truths,
A soul under the command of christ loves much, though he can do but little, loves all truths,
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though he can scarce practice one. Christ is a King of glory, into whatsoever everlasting doores he cometh:
though he can scarce practice one. christ is a King of glory, into whatsoever everlasting doors he comes:
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every line in Christs book is glorious, every hair upon Christs head glorious, where he is a head.
every line in Christ book is glorious, every hair upon Christ head glorious, where he is a head.
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Christs head is bushy and black as a Raven;
Christ head is bushy and black as a Raven;
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lines of truth are black hairs of that head that ruleth, and they are all beautifull in that heart that is married to Christ.
lines of truth Are black hairs of that head that Ruleth, and they Are all beautiful in that heart that is married to christ.
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The summe of all is this, as Christ ruleth in the heart so is the life;
The sum of all is this, as christ Ruleth in the heart so is the life;
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you may look without and see who ruleth within; a through conversation speaketh a through dominion of Christ, NONLATINALPHABET.
you may look without and see who Ruleth within; a through Conversation speaks a through dominion of christ,.
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Having spoke to discover, a few things more I would deliver to draw your hearts to come under the rule of Christ: Whom Christ ruleth he defendeth;
Having spoke to discover, a few things more I would deliver to draw your hearts to come under the Rule of christ: Whom christ Ruleth he defendeth;
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power attendeth truth, Christ upholdeth goings in his paths: men may justle against us, but Christ will uphold.
power attends truth, christ upholds goings in his paths: men may justle against us, but christ will uphold.
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Christ will make his own way, and lead bravely if men would but follow him: this is all that Christ calls for, that men will but follow him.
christ will make his own Way, and led bravely if men would but follow him: this is all that christ calls for, that men will but follow him.
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Follow me saith he often, and I will make you this, and make you that.Follow me Says he often, and I will make you this, and make you that.
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Christ will make his way rhrough the blond of thousands, through the bloud of Towns, Cities, Kingdomes,
christ will make his Way rhrough the blond of thousands, through the blood of Towns, Cities, Kingdoms,
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but he will have his own Kingdome stand. Malice strikes craftily and desperately, yet this head will ward as well;
but he will have his own Kingdom stand. Malice strikes craftily and desperately, yet this head will ward as well;
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no evil shall accomplish its end, as long as Christ reigneth;
no evil shall accomplish its end, as long as christ Reigneth;
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Why do the Heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing? The wrath of God maketh the wrath of man vain in its hottest pursuit.Why do the Heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing? The wrath of God makes the wrath of man vain in its hottest pursuit.
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He is dead that seeketh thy life, saith the holy Ghost.He is dead that seeks thy life, Says the holy Ghost.
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Kings and great men rage against us, but they will burn to death with the flame that is in their breasts;
Kings and great men rage against us, but they will burn to death with the flame that is in their breasts;
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a bad spirit beats out it self to death.
a bad Spirit beats out it self to death.
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The cannons which malice mounts are double loaded, and recoyl and kill the cannonee•s, and that is Christs way of destroying those that would destroy his.
The cannons which malice mounts Are double loaded, and recoil and kill the cannonee•s, and that is Christ Way of destroying those that would destroy his.
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Christ delighteth those which he ruleth: through obedience takes Christ Christ taken expresseth it. This is my beloved Sonne in whom I am well pleased.
christ delights those which he Ruleth: through Obedience Takes christ christ taken Expresses it. This is my Beloved Son in whom I am well pleased.
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Christ did throughly obey and he fed upon the sweet of it here, he had meat to eat in this world, which none knew of. There is no straight when a man doth his duty, Christ maketh enlargement in bonds;
christ did thoroughly obey and he fed upon the sweet of it Here, he had meat to eat in this world, which none knew of. There is no straight when a man does his duty, christ makes enlargement in bonds;
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joy in sorrow, life, in death. Christ doth counterwork the world; there desire is to rob us of peace, and rob us of joy;
joy in sorrow, life, in death. christ does counterwork the world; there desire is to rob us of peace, and rob us of joy;
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but it shall not be saith Christ, In me you shall have peace, what ever you meet with in the world.
but it shall not be Says christ, In me you shall have peace, what ever you meet with in the world.
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Wisdomes wayes are pleasant, when bloudy: when men are froward, Christ is kind; the churlishnesse of Laban.
Wisdoms ways Are pleasant, when bloody: when men Are froward, christ is kind; the churlishness of Laban.
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made God speak often and very sweetly to Jacob. Christ smileth upon tender consciences, when the world frowneth;
made God speak often and very sweetly to Jacob. christ smileth upon tender Consciences, when the world frowneth;
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his bosome is open to give rest, when the sighing spirit breatheth out it self to him.
his bosom is open to give rest, when the sighing Spirit breathes out it self to him.
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What is thy request Hester? will pride trample thee under foot? It shall not.What is thy request Esther? will pride trample thee under foot? It shall not.
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As no time is unseasonable to shew duty to Christ, so no time unseasonable for an obedient soul to find favour with him.
As no time is unseasonable to show duty to christ, so no time unseasonable for an obedient soul to find favour with him.
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Finally, whom Christ ruleth he crowneth:
Finally, whom christ Ruleth he Crowneth:
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obedience maketh losse, and Christ thinketh of this, and worketh it to gain in another world.
Obedience makes loss, and christ Thinketh of this, and works it to gain in Another world.
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Duty maketh laying out, and yet laying up;
Duty makes laying out, and yet laying up;
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laying out of name, state, strength, life on earth, and laying up of other guise things then these in Heaven.
laying out of name, state, strength, life on earth, and laying up of other guise things then these in Heaven.
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Hence forth is [ laid up ] for me a crown &c. What you lose in earth, Christ layes it up in Heaven,Hence forth is [ laid up ] for me a crown etc. What you loose in earth, christ lays it up in Heaven,
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and when you come home you shall have it again with advantage;
and when you come home you shall have it again with advantage;
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your name again your estate again, your life again, all that you loose in obedience to your heavenly head and soveraign.
your name again your estate again, your life again, all that you lose in Obedience to your heavenly head and sovereign.
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Christ doth nothing in order to merit, but much in order to bounty. If you suffer with him, you shall reign with him:
christ does nothing in order to merit, but much in order to bounty. If you suffer with him, you shall Reign with him:
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Spiritually fight and maintain Christ a King, and he will crown you Kings. Troubles affright much, but alas what is man!
Spiritually fight and maintain christ a King, and he will crown you Kings. Troubles affright much, but alas what is man!
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Call upon flesh and bloud, upon your weak hearts, to think of eternity you and all that quarrell with you, shall move before the King whom you obey.
Call upon Flesh and blood, upon your weak hearts, to think of eternity you and all that quarrel with you, shall move before the King whom you obey.
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Coloss. 1.18. He is the head of the body. HEad speaks fulnesse, and that which bears upon this, to wit, Office;Coloss. 1.18. He is the head of the body. HEad speaks fullness, and that which bears upon this, to wit, Office;
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of the one we have spoken, of the other we are now to speak. Divine ordination fills vp one vessell, and then makes channell out of that for others.
of the one we have spoken, of the other we Are now to speak. Divine ordination fills up one vessel, and then makes channel out of that for Others.
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Office is a conveyance of gifts, for a publick good; something to draw out one, to the use of many.
Office is a conveyance of Gifts, for a public good; something to draw out one, to the use of many.
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Christ doth bear Office to the creature, which is more humilitie then can be exprest; he is head. The word speaks rule.
christ does bear Office to the creature, which is more humility then can be expressed; he is head. The word speaks Rule.
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Christ hath government upon his shoulders, the government of the choisest body which God hath in the the world, He is the head of the Church.
christ hath government upon his shoulders, the government of the Choicest body which God hath in the the world, He is the head of the Church.
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Every corporation hath priviledge, but none more then the Church; Jerusalem is free, yet not lawlesse, she hath a head.
Every corporation hath privilege, but none more then the Church; Jerusalem is free, yet not lawless, she hath a head.
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Universall bodies are great, the invisible catholick Church, takes up heaven and earth, and yet not masterlesse, all under rule,
Universal bodies Are great, the invisible catholic Church, Takes up heaven and earth, and yet not masterless, all under Rule,
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and Christ is the head of this great body.
and christ is the head of this great body.
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Christs rule is universall, God ruleth in Jacob, to the ends of the earth, saith the Psalmist.Christ Rule is universal, God Ruleth in Jacob, to the ends of the earth, Says the Psalmist.
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Yea, to the ends of heaven. There is a throne in the Church militant, and Christ sits upon that:
Yea, to the ends of heaven. There is a throne in the Church militant, and christ sits upon that:
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there is a throne in the Church triumphant, and Christ sits upon that.
there is a throne in the Church triumphant, and christ sits upon that.
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We have such an high priest, who is let down on the right hand of the throne of the majesty in the heavens, Hebr. 8.1. There is majesty below and above, and Christ sits as head upon them all, every knee bows to him. We have such an high priest, who is let down on the right hand of the throne of the majesty in the heavens, Hebrew 8.1. There is majesty below and above, and christ sits as head upon them all, every knee bows to him.
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The rule of Christ is spirituall; he is head in the heart.
The Rule of christ is spiritual; he is head in the heart.
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The kingdome of God is within you, there are his Laws written, and there is his throne.The Kingdom of God is within you, there Are his Laws written, and there is his throne.
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Aarons rod, and the tables of the covenant, were in the inner Court, and the Manna in the golden pot. The command of the purse may serve a man,
Aaron's rod, and the tables of the Covenant, were in the inner Court, and the Manna in the golden pot. The command of the purse may serve a man,
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but it doth not Christ, he commands the heart. My sonne give me thy heart.
but it does not christ, he commands the heart. My son give me thy heart.
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You suit your seats, so doth Christ, he makes his throne in that which is nearest him to wit, the spirit.
You suit your seats, so does christ, he makes his throne in that which is nearest him to wit, the Spirit.
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Christs rule, is one soul bound up in another, Paul bound in the Spirit, and that bond, bound all to good behaviour. Christs rule is perpetuall.
Christ Rule, is one soul bound up in Another, Paul bound in the Spirit, and that bound, bound all to good behaviour. Christ Rule is perpetual.
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Some heads may be cut off, this head my text speaks of cannot.
some Heads may be Cut off, this head my text speaks of cannot.
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Death hath slain many commanders, but Christ hath slain death, and him that had the power of death.
Death hath slave many commanders, but christ hath slave death, and him that had the power of death.
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Satan is the executioner of Justice, and therefore said to have the power of death, as well as in other respects;
Satan is the executioner of justice, and Therefore said to have the power of death, as well as in other respects;
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Christ hath destroyed all, and hath his life in jeopardy by none, he liveth and reigneth for ever, he ruleth by his power for ever, Psalm, 66.7. He shall rule till he hath put down all rule, and all power, and all authority, 1. Cor. 15.24.
christ hath destroyed all, and hath his life in jeopardy by none, he lives and Reigneth for ever, he Ruleth by his power for ever, Psalm, 66.7. He shall Rule till he hath put down all Rule, and all power, and all Authority, 1. Cor. 15.24.
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Untill he and his be one, as he and his father are one till the kingdome be resigned up. There be now many powers against Christ,
Until he and his be one, as he and his father Are one till the Kingdom be resigned up. There be now many Powers against christ,
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but he must reign till they be all down, yet not any to help him. The rule of Christ is Monarchicall:
but he must Reign till they be all down, yet not any to help him. The Rule of christ is Monarchical:
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there may be many lords over the body, but there is but one Lord over the soul, The government is upon his shoulders, that is, upon his alone.
there may be many Lords over the body, but there is but one Lord over the soul, The government is upon his shoulders, that is, upon his alone.
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Christ had none suffered with him, and he hath none to reign with him here.
christ had none suffered with him, and he hath none to Reign with him Here.
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Christ hath trod the wine-presse alone, he slew Goliah alone, and is that stone alone, that sunk into his brain;
christ hath trod the winepress alone, he slew Goliath alone, and is that stone alone, that sunk into his brain;
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he maketh his kingdome alone, and ruleth it alone:
he makes his Kingdom alone, and Ruleth it alone:
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He shall build the Temple of the Lord, and he shall bear the glory, and shall sit and rule upon his throne, Zacharie, 6.13. This point is irksome, most hearts can bear no rule, contradiction is death, though it be the word of life that maketh it.He shall built the Temple of the Lord, and he shall bear the glory, and shall fit and Rule upon his throne, Zacharias, 6.13. This point is irksome, most hearts can bear no Rule, contradiction is death, though it be the word of life that makes it.
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Office destroyed, the soul destroyeth it self; where Christ can be no King, he will be no Jesus:
Office destroyed, the soul Destroyeth it self; where christ can be no King, he will be no jesus:
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such as stumble at this chief corner stone, are crushed by it;
such as Stumble At this chief corner stone, Are crushed by it;
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that soul that killed Christ, is killed by him, his bloud is upon every heart that nullifieth him.
that soul that killed christ, is killed by him, his blood is upon every heart that nullifieth him.
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The Lord be mercifull to the souls of men:
The Lord be merciful to the Souls of men:
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do ye know what ye do when you secretly say, this lust shal reign, and Christ shal not reign over me? You commit Adoniahs treason, treason against the crown, that you may put by Solomon from the throne, your bloud and your life will go for this.
do you know what you do when you secretly say, this lust shall Reign, and christ shall not Reign over me? You commit Adoniahs treason, treason against the crown, that you may put by Solomon from the throne, your blood and your life will go for this.
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When Adam committed treason against the crown, & would become a God, God cutteth him off presently,
When Adam committed treason against the crown, & would become a God, God cutteth him off presently,
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though there were no more men in the world. Justice hath its heights and depths as mercy hath:
though there were no more men in the world. justice hath its heights and depths as mercy hath:
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treason against the King hath exquisite torture, such a death as hath many deaths in it:
treason against the King hath exquisite torture, such a death as hath many death's in it:
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so 'tis in this case, spirituall treason hath double death.
so it's in this case, spiritual treason hath double death.
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By dying thou shalt die thou traitour against the crown of Heaven, said Christ to Adam,By dying thou shalt die thou traitor against the crown of Heaven, said christ to Adam,
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and in him to all that do as he did. There is death unto death, and this the punishment of every traitour against Christ. This is too generall:
and in him to all that do as he did. There is death unto death, and this the punishment of every traitor against christ. This is too general:
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a more particular application shall be made. Your souls are under command, you have a spirituall head.
a more particular application shall be made. Your Souls Are under command, you have a spiritual head.
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You have fathers of your flesh, and you obey them;
You have Father's of your Flesh, and you obey them;
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you have a father of spirits, and why do ye not obey him? Most men look least at their hearts, all the care is to order the tongue and the outward man.
you have a father of spirits, and why do you not obey him? Most men look lest At their hearts, all the care is to order the tongue and the outward man.
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Hypocriticall creatures, you overlook the kingdome of Christ, you look at the outside, Christ looketh at the heart, who ruleth within;
Hypocritical creatures, you overlook the Kingdom of christ, you look At the outside, christ looks At the heart, who Ruleth within;
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all is under command, body and soul; the soul principally, and yet this principally neglected must needs be the death of all:
all is under command, body and soul; the soul principally, and yet this principally neglected must needs be the death of all:
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thoughts must be brought into subjection to Christ, as well as words.
thoughts must be brought into subjection to christ, as well as words.
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Loose hearts have their plague upon them, their holinesse is painted, but their judgement will be reall, they have sould their souls to do wickedly,
Lose hearts have their plague upon them, their holiness is painted, but their judgement will be real, they have should their Souls to do wickedly,
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and will be paid in hell.
and will be paid in hell.
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The behaviour of the heart is all, dethrone Christ and he will fight it out with you to the death;
The behaviour of the heart is all, dethrone christ and he will fight it out with you to the death;
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a disloyall soul shall never have the sword depart from him, not a quiet day as long as he liveth.
a disloyal soul shall never have the sword depart from him, not a quiet day as long as he lives.
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Our temporall king which ruleth in this land, doth but imagine that you go about to dethrone him,
Our temporal King which Ruleth in this land, does but imagine that you go about to dethrone him,
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or take off some flowers from his crowns, and you see and feel that he fights it out with you to the death,
or take off Some flowers from his crowns, and you see and feel that he fights it out with you to the death,
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and seemeth resolved not to give England a quiet day as long as he lives.
and seems resolved not to give England a quiet day as long as he lives.
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Make spirituall application of this ye Hypocrites, ye painted toombs, that come here and professe Christ,
Make spiritual application of this you Hypocrites, you painted tombs, that come Here and profess christ,
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and go out like Judas and betray him, you dethrone Christ in your hearts, you destroy the flowers of his crown;
and go out like Judas and betray him, you dethrone christ in your hearts, you destroy the flowers of his crown;
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the rule of the soul is the onely flower of his crown, and taking away this from him, he will fight it out with you to the death, the sword shall never depart from your souls, you shall not have a quiet day,
the Rule of the soul is the only flower of his crown, and taking away this from him, he will fight it out with you to the death, the sword shall never depart from your Souls, you shall not have a quiet day,
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for the hypocrisie which you know.
for the hypocrisy which you know.
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Tremble Hypocrites, fearfulnesse will surprise you, your secret basenesse will generate a secret hell, justice shall rule where truth and love cannot:
Tremble Hypocrites, fearfulness will surprise you, your secret baseness will generate a secret hell, Justice shall Rule where truth and love cannot:
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the rottennesse of your hearts shall have a corasite to feed upon it for ever;
the rottenness of your hearts shall have a corasite to feed upon it for ever;
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let every one lay these things to heart, and consider whether Christ be head there yea, or no.
let every one lay these things to heart, and Consider whither christ be head there yea, or no.
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Two things demonstrate the heart indeed ruled by Christ, sin universally hated, and truth universally loved.
Two things demonstrate the heart indeed ruled by christ, sin universally hated, and truth universally loved.
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in the tabernacle where Christ sacrifices, there is true state, the gold that is in heaven is true gold;
in the tabernacle where christ Sacrifices, there is true state, the gold that is in heaven is true gold;
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to all which I say onely this, that Christ is a perfect mediatour, and being a perfect mediatour, no condition can be desperate.
to all which I say only this, that christ is a perfect Mediator, and being a perfect Mediator, no condition can be desperate.
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or in the fear of what he shall do against God, and God against him;
or in the Fear of what he shall do against God, and God against him;
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Either the wound of a Christian lies in the greatnesse of the evill which he hath done,
Either the wound of a Christian lies in the greatness of the evil which he hath done,
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unto all them that obey, Hebr. 5.9.unto all them that obey, Hebrew 5.9.
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Christ is a perfect mediatour, and being made perfect, he became the Authour of eternall salvation,
christ is a perfect Mediator, and being made perfect, he became the Author of Eternal salvation,
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if hel but open his wounds in heaven, he will so work his father, that thy wounds on earth will close presently.
if hell but open his wounds in heaven, he will so work his father, that thy wounds on earth will close presently.
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nor Sathan, no nor God, for Christ can work him to any thing;
nor Sathan, no nor God, for christ can work him to any thing;
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Silence unbelief, be not tyrannicall to thy self, for Christ will not, sinne shall do thee no hurt,
Silence unbelief, be not tyrannical to thy self, for christ will not, sin shall do thee no hurt,
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the dolefull cry of the wounded is, my sinnes will never be forgiven.
the doleful cry of the wounded is, my Sins will never be forgiven.
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so in regard of a wounded spirit it self. Christ is able to save to the uttermost:
so in regard of a wounded Spirit it self. christ is able to save to the uttermost:
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Consolation springs from the priestly office of Christ, as in regard of conditions which are distinct from a wounded spirit,
Consolation springs from the priestly office of christ, as in regard of conditions which Are distinct from a wounded Spirit,
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if you listen and observe diligently in all passages about you.
if you listen and observe diligently in all passages about you.
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Where are the sounding of thy bowels you may heare them from heaven to earth, in the most distressed condition,Where Are the sounding of thy bowels you may hear them from heaven to earth, in the most distressed condition,
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and he will send me more; Christ hath sounding of bowels.
and he will send me more; christ hath sounding of bowels.
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Doth not relief strangely come in now and then? Why, write upon the forehead of such favours, I have a mercifull and compassionate mediatour in heaven, my intercessour above sent me this,
Does not relief strangely come in now and then? Why, write upon the forehead of such favours, I have a merciful and compassionate Mediator in heaven, my intercessor above sent me this,
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'tis mercy that a man can weep to God, and do no worse, when he can get no mercy from man.
it's mercy that a man can weep to God, and do no Worse, when he can get no mercy from man.
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and that he needs not this channell or that, to convey compassion in to you. Weeping eyes, sight fails them oft, but compassion never fails:
and that he needs not this channel or that, to convey compassion in to you. Weeping eyes, sighed fails them oft, but compassion never fails:
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Christ lets men be mercilesse, that you may look up, and behold how mercifull he is,
christ lets men be merciless, that you may look up, and behold how merciful he is,
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but you cannot injure Christ and your souls more, then by such conclusions:
but you cannot injure christ and your Souls more, then by such conclusions:
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When good hearts have no compassion on earth, they are ready to conclude they have none in heaven,
When good hearts have no compassion on earth, they Are ready to conclude they have none in heaven,
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men are wolves, dogs, they have no bowels, and the soul beats it self to death with this, till it remember the bowels of Christ.
men Are wolves, Dogs, they have no bowels, and the soul beats it self to death with this, till it Remember the bowels of christ.
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and 'tis more then the best soul can bear these, if it maintain not an eye to the compassion of Christ:
and it's more then the best soul can bear these, if it maintain not an eye to the compassion of christ:
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There are infirmities distinct from a wounded spirit, you know the Scripture makes such a distinction, Common distresses have their weight,
There Are infirmities distinct from a wounded Spirit, you know the Scripture makes such a distinction, Common Distresses have their weight,
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A Christians condition needs compassion, and Christ knows how much, and 'tis his work continually to lay it open above.
A Christians condition needs compassion, and christ knows how much, and it's his work continually to lay it open above.
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sinne loads you, and so it did Christ.
sin loads you, and so it did christ.
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you are in want, and so was Christ, he had no house: you are persecuted, so was Christ:
you Are in want, and so was christ, he had no house: you Are persecuted, so was christ:
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God hath ordained him to officiate in such a tabernacle, as wherein you dwell, he is in all things like to you:
God hath ordained him to officiate in such a tabernacle, as wherein you dwell, he is in all things like to you:
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You would be pitied concerning your weaknesses, and compassion is naturall to Christ, he is a mercifull high priest, and can be no other to you.
You would be pitied Concerning your Weaknesses, and compassion is natural to christ, he is a merciful high priest, and can be no other to you.
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Tender hearts, let me turn to you, the sweet of this point is your portion. Double consolation springs from the priesthood of Christ, first in regard of infirmitie.
Tender hearts, let me turn to you, the sweet of this point is your portion. Double consolation springs from the priesthood of christ, First in regard of infirmity.
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Hardned hearts, think on these things, the bloud of a mediatour will be charged upon you, for trampling it under foot.
Hardened hearts, think on these things, the blood of a Mediator will be charged upon you, for trampling it under foot.
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Let the soul bleed and bleed, and ordain what priest it will, Christ will not bleed for him.
Let the soul bleed and bleed, and ordain what priest it will, christ will not bleed for him.
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Rebellion makes wounds, and when wounds heighten rebellion, God will have no more to do with that man.
Rebellion makes wounds, and when wounds heighten rebellion, God will have no more to do with that man.
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so it did Saul for the like practise.
so it did Saul for the like practice.
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When your souls are wounded, will you give them to sinne and the devil to heal? the spirit of God will finally leave you for this,
When your Souls Are wounded, will you give them to sin and the Devil to heal? the Spirit of God will finally leave you for this,
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and save your souls? The devil is Abaddon a destroyer, no saviour, so is sinne.
and save your Souls? The Devil is Abaddon a destroyer, no Saviour, so is sin.
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Will that which dames you, save you? Will sinne blot out sinne? Will adding to transgression, plead for mercy in heaven, to quiet your consciences,
Will that which dams you, save you? Will sin blot out sin? Will adding to Transgression, plead for mercy in heaven, to quiet your Consciences,
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O that I could cease preaching, and weep now in the face of such a forlorn wretch.
Oh that I could cease preaching, and weep now in the face of such a forlorn wretch.
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hands are laid on him suddenly, and this made the last remedie to ease and quiet the soul. Here is a sad condition:
hands Are laid on him suddenly, and this made the last remedy to ease and quiet the soul. Here is a sad condition:
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This soul is desparate, the devil hath ordination to priesthood, and the alehouse, or whore-house must be his tabernacle to officiate in;
This soul is desperate, the Devil hath ordination to priesthood, and the alehouse, or whorehouse must be his tabernacle to officiate in;
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what a black priest is here used!
what a black priest is Here used!
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whether one hell will swallow up another; the pleasures of the flesh must take off the terrours of the spirit: Ah Lord!
whither one hell will swallow up Another; the pleasures of the Flesh must take off the terrors of the Spirit: Ah Lord!
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and therefore they will to the alehouse, and see whether carnall devils will drive out uncarnall,
and Therefore they will to the alehouse, and see whither carnal Devils will drive out uncarnall,
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they can find no sweet in prayer, therefore pray no more, duty will not conjure their consciences quiet,
they can find no sweet in prayer, Therefore pray no more, duty will not conjure their Consciences quiet,
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Sence is some souls onely relief; if duty oyl not its own wheels, the soul stands still;
Sense is Some Souls only relief; if duty oil not its own wheels, the soul Stands still;
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You that get no satisfaction in this, consider the next, namely, what upholds in duty, and this will speak out whether you trust in it.
You that get no satisfaction in this, Consider the next, namely, what upholds in duty, and this will speak out whither you trust in it.
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Blind wretches, consider what kindles your zeal, your conscience will be burnt else in your offering, your fire is an ignis fatuus, a strong foolish fire.
Blind wretches, Consider what kindles your zeal, your conscience will be burned Else in your offering, your fire is an ignis fatuus, a strong foolish fire.
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Christ is no priest to this man, no chief priest, no prince-priest, his own action is his prime priest, because 'tis trusted in.
christ is no priest to this man, no chief priest, no prince-priest, his own actium is his prime priest, Because it's trusted in.
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and therefore so good, and yet alas all is stark naught.
and Therefore so good, and yet alas all is stark nought.
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A tossed condition is the onely mother of most mens devotion, tossed without, or tossed within,
A tossed condition is the only mother of most men's devotion, tossed without, or tossed within,
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and howl and cry, like the mariners in the ship that Jonah sailed in.
and howl and cry, like the Mariners in the ship that Jonah sailed in.
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when affrighted by a sremon, by the word, or the rod of God, then they down upon their knees,
when affrighted by a sremon, by the word, or the rod of God, then they down upon their knees,
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blind wretches, so they be but doing something that is called holinesse, 'tis enough to them, here they rest and look their souls:
blind wretches, so they be but doing something that is called holiness, it's enough to them, Here they rest and look their Souls:
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I am afraid there are souls very ignorant amongst you:
I am afraid there Are Souls very ignorant among you:
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Observe are spring of action, and nothing will more plainly speak, whether you make a Jesus of action.
Observe Are spring of actium, and nothing will more plainly speak, whither you make a jesus of actium.
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then I will answer for him at the great day.
then I will answer for him At the great day.
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This man makes his holinesse his high priest, his own action his intercessour to bring him to heaven, which if it do,
This man makes his holiness his high priest, his own actium his intercessor to bring him to heaven, which if it do,
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they open their mouths heaven-ward now and then, to stop the mouth of hell, that is, justice in their own conscience.
they open their mouths heavenward now and then, to stop the Mouth of hell, that is, Justice in their own conscience.
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some persons would never pray, nor never do any holy duty, were it not for mere fear:
Some Persons would never pray, nor never do any holy duty, were it not for mere Fear:
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First, consider what doth move you to duty:
First, Consider what does move you to duty:
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'Tis hard to convince men that they trust in their works, though the thing speaks it self in most mens consciences. Two things will discover this ruining cheat.
It's hard to convince men that they trust in their works, though the thing speaks it self in most men's Consciences. Two things will discover this ruining cheat.
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this is talked of as possible, but if it were done indeed, it would soon set thy soul in a better condition.
this is talked of as possible, but if it were done indeed, it would soon Set thy soul in a better condition.
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And so do I too, for thou makest no use of the Priestly office of Christ, thou dost not put thy self and all thou doest into the hand of a Mediatour;
And so do I too, for thou Makest no use of the Priestly office of christ, thou dost not put thy self and all thou dost into the hand of a Mediator;
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they run to this minister and that, Sir, I fear all is naught.
they run to this minister and that, Sir, I Fear all is nought.
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they pray no more, they give no more, and yet full of fear, and none more:
they pray no more, they give no more, and yet full of Fear, and none more:
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Their justices of worship, and justices of the flesh, their exactnesse according to the letter, make them not perfect as concerning their conscience:
Their Justices of worship, and Justices of the Flesh, their exactness according to the Letter, make them not perfect as Concerning their conscience:
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and yet their conscience shakes, as if hell were at the doore to receive them, assoon as they have done their duties.
and yet their conscience shakes, as if hell were At the door to receive them, As soon as they have done their duties.
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They are NONLATINALPHABET as he calls them there, which comes from NONLATINALPHABET, which signifies to tremble, trembling worshippers to do all exact,
They Are as he calls them there, which comes from, which signifies to tremble, trembling worshippers to do all exact,
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they run to one preacher, and to another, Good Sir, What shall I do to be saved? I am a damned man.
they run to one preacher, and to Another, Good Sir, What shall I do to be saved? I am a damned man.
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and are very just and exact in houres and times, and all externall observance, and yet like the young man, at their wits end every foot, about their eternall condition;
and Are very just and exact in hours and times, and all external observance, and yet like the young man, At their wits end every foot, about their Eternal condition;
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They have their NONLATINALPHABET, justices of worship as the Apostle speaks of those legall Christians, and justices of the flesh, as he elsewhere speaks, they fast and pray,
They have their, Justices of worship as the Apostle speaks of those Legal Christians, and Justices of the Flesh, as he elsewhere speaks, they fast and pray,
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my heart bleeds to see how some ignorant persons labour much to bring all to nothing, make hard at heaven, and yet live in hell.
my heart bleeds to see how Some ignorant Persons labour much to bring all to nothing, make hard At heaven, and yet live in hell.
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Your duties fall short of heaven, and so will your souls if you think that these, shall bring them thither:
Your duties fallen short of heaven, and so will your Souls if you think that these, shall bring them thither:
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You see what a complete Priest, what a Prince-priest you have, and what use do you make of him? You cannot come to the Father without Christ, his Priestly office is absolutely necessary to life.
You see what a complete Priest, what a Prince-priest you have, and what use do you make of him? You cannot come to the Father without christ, his Priestly office is absolutely necessary to life.
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or the Churches admiring of him,
or the Churches admiring of him,
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Who is this that comes from Edom, with garments died red from Bozra, &c. That expression may be applied either to the Father admiring the Son,Who is this that comes from Edom, with garments died read from Bozrah, etc. That expression may be applied either to the Father admiring the Son,
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he maketh the worshipper perfect, as pertaining to the conscience. Christ scarlet garment takes heaven and earth, God and his people.he makes the worshipper perfect, as pertaining to the conscience. christ scarlet garment Takes heaven and earth, God and his people.
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God smileth to look upon him, and our conscience smileth assoon as it can look upon him;
God smileth to look upon him, and our conscience smileth As soon as it can look upon him;
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Christ spake truth when he looked over all his works, and said, NONLATINALPHABET, it is perfected all sides give testimony of the noble discharge of Christs office;
christ spoke truth when he looked over all his works, and said,, it is perfected all sides give testimony of the noble discharge of Christ office;
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when he offered up that great sacrifice, he did it perfectly.
when he offered up that great sacrifice, he did it perfectly.
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but Christ had none, he did all things well, he did live well, and die well:
but christ had none, he did all things well, he did live well, and die well:
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The priests under the Law had their ignorances, their NONLATINALPHABET errata's, and therefore were to sacrifice for themselves as well as for others;
The Priests under the Law had their ignorances, their errata's, and Therefore were to sacrifice for themselves as well as for Others;
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Every thing about Christs priesthood is noble, so is his prosecution.
Every thing about Christ priesthood is noble, so is his prosecution.
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ministration is clear, and things ministred full the laws are opened unto our eyes, and given into our hearts NONLATINALPHABET.
ministration is clear, and things ministered full the laws Are opened unto our eyes, and given into our hearts.
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Christ hath obtained a more excellent ministery, the way into the holiest of all is now via propalata, spread open;
christ hath obtained a more excellent Ministry, the Way into the Holiest of all is now via propalata, spread open;
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not faulty in it self, but weak through the flesh it was a covenant in the externall dispensation of it so fleshly, that frail flesh could see little of Christ to better it self.
not faulty in it self, but weak through the Flesh it was a Covenant in the external Dispensation of it so fleshly, that frail Flesh could see little of christ to better it self.
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The covenant which Aaron did officiate was faulty;
The Covenant which Aaron did officiate was faulty;
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Christ doth officiate a very noble covenant, he offers faultlesse bloud, and he officiates a faultlesse covenant.
christ does officiate a very noble Covenant, he offers faultless blood, and he officiates a faultless Covenant.
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and yet every one of which is of more price then the world.
and yet every one of which is of more price then the world.
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but God that values things as they are, takes it of more price then all your souls,
but God that value's things as they Are, Takes it of more price then all your Souls,
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but he saith, I lay down [ my life, ] and then tell me what nobility is in this offering? Judas valued this bloud basely,
but he Says, I lay down [ my life, ] and then tell me what Nobilt is in this offering? Judas valued this blood basely,
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If Christ had laid down the life of all creatures for man, it had been a noble sacrifice,
If christ had laid down the life of all creatures for man, it had been a noble sacrifice,
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I lay down my life for my sheep. I lay down my life for my sheep.
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and yet he took his life in his hand, and said, This shall go for my kingdome, and my people:
and yet he took his life in his hand, and said, This shall go for my Kingdom, and my people:
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'Tis noble action for a great Peere, to take his life in his hand, and say, This shall go for my kingdome, Christ is the greatest Peere that ever the world saw,
It's noble actium for a great Peer, to take his life in his hand, and say, This shall go for my Kingdom, christ is the greatest Peer that ever the world saw,
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and that's a noble offering indeed. The widow threw in all, which was a noble offering, so hath Christ.
and that's a noble offering indeed. The widow threw in all, which was a noble offering, so hath christ.
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Life is a jewell in which all is wrapt up, a man offers all when he offers this,
Life is a jewel in which all is wrapped up, a man offers all when he offers this,
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but a spotlesse life is doubly noble, such bloud did Christ offer.
but a spotless life is doubly noble, such blood did christ offer.
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Neither by the bloud of goats and calves, but by his own bloud he entred in once into the holy place, &c. Life is a noble thing, you have not such another jewell about you;Neither by the blood of Goats and calves, but by his own blood he entered in once into the holy place, etc. Life is a noble thing, you have not such Another jewel about you;
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he offers like a Prince, royall bloud, not the bloud of bulls and goats, which is bruitish bloud; but his own bloud.
he offers like a Prince, royal blood, not the blood of Bulls and Goats, which is brutish blood; but his own blood.
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Christs sacrifice is noble, and princely as well as the tabernacle:
Christ sacrifice is noble, and princely as well as the tabernacle:
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Aarons tabernacle was pitch'd with hands, and made with hands, but Christ is a high Priest in a more perfect tabernacle, NONLATINALPHABET, not of this creation, of another creation, and of another fixation.
Aaron's tabernacle was pitched with hands, and made with hands, but christ is a high Priest in a more perfect tabernacle,, not of this creation, of Another creation, and of Another fixation.
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He is a minister of the true tabernacle which the Lord hath pitch'd, and not man. He is a minister of the true tabernacle which the Lord hath pitched, and not man.
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Aarons tabernacle was pitched by man, bur Christs by God himself:
Aaron's tabernacle was pitched by man, burr Christ by God himself:
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Christ hath his tabernacle as he hath ordination, after a very immediate, and a very stately way:
christ hath his tabernacle as he hath ordination, After a very immediate, and a very stately Way:
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Truth is the principality of things, such is Christs tabernacle, 'tis as true as heaven.
Truth is the principality of things, such is Christ tabernacle, it's as true as heaven.
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the golden censer that is there is true gold, the golden altar that is there is true gold.
the golden censer that is there is true gold, the golden altar that is there is true gold.
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but it was all but painting, as it were;
but it was all but painting, as it were;
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Christ is minister of the true tabernacle. There was gold and state in the first tabernacle,
christ is minister of the true tabernacle. There was gold and state in the First tabernacle,
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Aarons tabernacle the Apostle calls NONLATINALPHABET umbra, a shadow, as rather the shadow of a tabernacle, then indeed a tabernacle, then a true tabernacle; a house of boughs, a leafie house:
Aaron's tabernacle the Apostle calls umbra, a shadow, as rather the shadow of a tabernacle, then indeed a tabernacle, then a true tabernacle; a house of boughs, a leafy house:
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as a princely Priest, sacrificing in a princely tabernacle, sprinkling the mercy-seat, where offended justice himself fits, to make all communication to man.
as a princely Priest, sacrificing in a princely tabernacle, sprinkling the mercy-seat, where offended Justice himself fits, to make all communication to man.
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Christ hath upon his mitre a crown in heaven, and he sits upon a throne of state at the right hand of God,
christ hath upon his mitre a crown in heaven, and he sits upon a throne of state At the right hand of God,
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We have such an high priest which is set on the throne in the majestie in the heavens, Hebr. 8.1. A minister of the Sanctuary, and of the true tabernacle. We have such an high priest which is Set on the throne in the majesty in the heavens, Hebrew 8.1. A minister of the Sanctuary, and of the true tabernacle.
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Christ doth officiate his princely office in heaven, which was shadowed out by Aarons officiating in the inward court, in the most holy place yearly.
christ does officiate his princely office in heaven, which was shadowed out by Aaron's officiating in the inward court, in the most holy place yearly.
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As Christs Priestly ordination was princely, so his tabernacle in which he officiates princely, it is as stately as heaven.
As Christ Priestly ordination was princely, so his tabernacle in which he officiates princely, it is as stately as heaven.
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yet so is Christ invested with his Priestly office: The Lord hath sworn and will not repent, Thou art a Priest for ever.
yet so is christ invested with his Priestly office: The Lord hath sworn and will not Repent, Thou art a Priest for ever.
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the word of a king hath a great state in it, but the oath of a king added makes double and treble majesty;
the word of a King hath a great state in it, but the oath of a King added makes double and triple majesty;
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What a man is invested with by word from the kings own mouth, is very noble;
What a man is invested with by word from the Kings own Mouth, is very noble;
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Christ had not onely his ordination by joynt protestation, but by oath.
christ had not only his ordination by joint protestation, but by oath.
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as noting a joynt act, two speaking together with one mouth, to wit, the Father and the holy Ghost, which is a most acute translation.
as noting a joint act, two speaking together with one Mouth, to wit, the Father and the holy Ghost, which is a most acute Translation.
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He testifieth thou art a Priest, &c. NONLATINALPHABET contestatur, so the learned render that Greek word,He Testifieth thou art a Priest, etc. contestatur, so the learned render that Greek word,
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the Counsel of State above sets out this embassadour of peace; called of God, an high priest, Heb. 5.10. Christ had princely ordination, ordination as noble as his person: the Father ordain'd the Sonne:
the Counsel of State above sets out this ambassador of peace; called of God, an high priest, Hebrew 5.10. christ had princely ordination, ordination as noble as his person: the Father ordained the Son:
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we are sacrificers, according to the law of a carnall commandment, our ordination is from men, but his from God;
we Are sacrificers, according to the law of a carnal Commandment, our ordination is from men, but his from God;
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The designation of Christ to his Priestly office is noble:
The designation of christ to his Priestly office is noble:
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There was a principalitie in the priest-hood under the Law, there was a holy crown put upon the mitre Exod. 29.6. I will demonstrate the principality of Christs Priesthood or Priests office.
There was a principality in the priesthood under the Law, there was a holy crown put upon the mitre Exod 29.6. I will demonstrate the principality of Christ Priesthood or Priests office.
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he doth officiate to save the body, but 'tis as chief-priest, as head-priest, as prince-priest, as king of Salem.
he does officiate to save the body, but it's as Chief priest, as head-priest, as prince-priest, as King of Salem.
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he is NONLATINALPHABET head-priest, Prince-Priest, as the Greek word notes both, and as the authour to the Hebrews useth the word.
he is head-priest, Prince-Priest, as the Greek word notes both, and as the author to the Hebrews uses the word.
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Head speaks every office of Christ; as King Christ is Head, as Priest he is Head;Head speaks every office of christ; as King christ is Head, as Priest he is Head;
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1. Coloss. 18. and he is the head, &c. MAnna lies in a heap in this word, as I have formerly told you:1. Coloss. 18. and he is the head, etc. MAnna lies in a heap in this word, as I have formerly told you:
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Christ bears office to the creature, but no inferiour office: he doth officiate to rule the body, but 'tis as the chief Commander:
christ bears office to the creature, but no inferior office: he does officiate to Rule the body, but it's as the chief Commander:
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Christ seeth much to day, as much to morrow, and as much to all eternity:
christ sees much to day, as much to morrow, and as much to all eternity:
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it doth so to day, it doth so to morrow, and it doth so for ever.
it does so to day, it does so to morrow, and it does so for ever.
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That bad man intimateth this truth that I tell you, which struck the Prophet, and said, Which way went the spirit of the Lord from me to thee, Vision is an abiding thing in Christ: light abideth in the Sunne;
That bad man intimateth this truth that I tell you, which struck the Prophet, and said, Which Way went the Spirit of the Lord from me to thee, Vision is an abiding thing in christ: Light Abideth in the Sun;
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so it was with the greatest Prophets; seers, and then in the dark again; the spirit of the Lord was transient, and came and went from one to another.
so it was with the greatest prophets; seers, and then in the dark again; the Spirit of the Lord was Transient, and Come and went from one to Another.
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Balaam in a trance could see much, and then of a sudden saw nothing no more then another man:
balaam in a trance could see much, and then of a sudden saw nothing no more then Another man:
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Visions were transient to the Prophets, the word of the Lord came to them, and then went away again.
Visions were Transient to the prophets, the word of the Lord Come to them, and then went away again.
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I will demonstrate the superiority of Christs propheticall office. Christ doth otherwise receive and otherwise imparts then ever any Prophets or Teachers did.
I will demonstrate the superiority of Christ prophetical office. christ does otherwise receive and otherwise imparts then ever any prophets or Teachers did.
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and therefore he may well be called, NONLATINALPHABET, aboundantly more then a Prophet. Matth. 11.9. Concerning his Kingly office, he is said to be greater then Solomon so I may say concerning his Propheticall office, he is greater then John or any Prophet.
and Therefore he may well be called,, abundantly more then a Prophet. Matthew 11.9. Concerning his Kingly office, he is said to be greater then Solomon so I may say Concerning his Prophetical office, he is greater then John or any Prophet.
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but Christ was a teacher farre beyond John, farther beyond John then John was beyond any of the Prophets before him,
but christ was a teacher Far beyond John, farther beyond John then John was beyond any of the prophets before him,
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John was a teacher farre beyond all the Prophets before him, and therefore said to be aboundantly more then a Prophet:
John was a teacher Far beyond all the prophets before him, and Therefore said to be abundantly more then a Prophet:
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Whence hath this man these things, and what wisdome is this given unto him, Mark, 2.6. Christ is NONLATINALPHABET, that Prophet, a Prophet indeed, aboundantly more then a Prophet.Whence hath this man these things, and what Wisdom is this given unto him, Mark, 2.6. christ is, that Prophet, a Prophet indeed, abundantly more then a Prophet.
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He spake as never man spake, Learned men were astonished at his doctrine.He spoke as never man spoke, Learned men were astonished At his Doctrine.
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as Priest, Christ is head; (and of these we hove spoken) as Prophet, Christ is head. Christ ruleth, none like him; Christ sacrificeth, none like him: Christ teacheth, none like him.
as Priest, christ is head; (and of these we hove spoken) as Prophet, christ is head. christ Ruleth, none like him; christ Sacrificeth, none like him: christ Teaches, none like him.
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FRom Christ as head we have gathered many things, and I trust sweet to your heart, and yet there are more. As King, Christ is head;
FRom christ as head we have gathered many things, and I trust sweet to your heart, and yet there Are more. As King, christ is head;
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Coloss. 1.18. He is the head of the body, &c. Coloss. 1.18. He is the head of the body, etc.
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We are fools, saith the Apostle, but you are wise: How strong, and how generall this spirit is now, you that are spirituall may see,We Are Fools, Says the Apostle, but you Are wise: How strong, and how general this Spirit is now, you that Are spiritual may see,
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and they that contradict our conceits are fools.
and they that contradict our conceits Are Fools.
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We all of us think highly of our selves, that we are rich in all spirituall excellencies,
We all of us think highly of our selves, that we Are rich in all spiritual excellencies,
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and yet our Laodicean spirit lives in the midst of us.
and yet our Laodicean Spirit lives in the midst of us.
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We have a Laodicean plague upon us, and God seems to be spuing us out of his mouth,
We have a Laodicean plague upon us, and God seems to be spuing us out of his Mouth,
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Blindnesse and confidence makes us all bloudy at this day, and the Lord grant it make us not bleed to death.
Blindness and confidence makes us all bloody At this day, and the Lord grant it make us not bleed to death.
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yea, the Christian world is full of these fools; but Christ is emptying it.
yea, the Christian world is full of these Fools; but christ is emptying it.
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The fool is wise in his own conceit, and the world is full of these fools;
The fool is wise in his own conceit, and the world is full of these Fools;
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many ignorant men conceit they know much, when they know nothing as they ought.
many ignorant men conceit they know much, when they know nothing as they ought.
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Do you see the way to heaven? Confidence speaks not saving light, but desperate blindnesse;
Do you see the Way to heaven? Confidence speaks not Saving Light, but desperate blindness;
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how knowing of Christ and your souls? Light is come into the world, a great light:
how knowing of christ and your Souls? Light is come into the world, a great Light:
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but how knowing you are in your generall calling as Christians;
but how knowing you Are in your general calling as Christians;
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I do not ask you how knowing you are in your particular calling, as such and such trades-men;
I do not ask you how knowing you Are in your particular calling, as such and such Tradesmen;
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You see what an able teacher Christ is, what hath he taught you? The wisdome of the world is foolishnesse with God:
You see what an able teacher christ is, what hath he taught you? The Wisdom of the world is foolishness with God:
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Then ] opened he their understandings, &c. Luk. 24.45. Then at that instant he made them see throughly what they never saw.Then ] opened he their understandings, etc. Luk. 24.45. Then At that instant he made them see thoroughly what they never saw.
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Grace is as properly Christs own, and as fully Christs own, as sinne is said to be the devils own;
Grace is as properly Christ own, and as Fully Christ own, as sin is said to be the Devils own;
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but when Christ takes the work in hand, he makes the most ignorant creature that is, wise to salvation presently.
but when christ Takes the work in hand, he makes the most ignorant creature that is, wise to salvation presently.
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We are long hammering and beating to make persons understand, and yet all will do nothing;
We Are long hammering and beating to make Persons understand, and yet all will do nothing;
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Christ can teach internally, eternally, & he can do all this instantly: his ministery is an instantaneous ministery.
christ can teach internally, eternally, & he can do all this instantly: his Ministry is an instantaneous Ministry.
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The Lamb opens sealed books; and though all dark sayings to every one else, yet he readeth and understandeth presently;
The Lamb Opens sealed books; and though all dark sayings to every one Else, yet he readeth and understands presently;
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when there was none found to open the book, the Lamb could, and therefore called Palmoni by Daniel, the revealer of secrets. Dark things and plain things, day and night are all one to him.
when there was none found to open the book, the Lamb could, and Therefore called Palmoni by daniel, the revealer of secrets. Dark things and plain things, day and night Are all one to him.
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He revealeth deep and secret things, he knoweth what is in the darknesse, Dan. 2.22. the revelations delivered by John, are called the revelations of Christ; The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, &c. Revel. 1.1. Vision to the Prophets was by a borrowed power, their light was not connaturall, but supernaturall to them.He Revealeth deep and secret things, he Knoweth what is in the darkness, Dan. 2.22. the revelations Delivered by John, Are called the revelations of christ; The Revelation of jesus christ, which God gave unto him, etc. Revel. 1.1. Vision to the prophets was by a borrowed power, their Light was not connatural, but supernatural to them.
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Light is connaturall to the Sonne, it is not onely naturall, but connaturall, my meaning is, equally naturall to the Sonne, as to the Father.
Light is connatural to the Son, it is not only natural, but connatural, my meaning is, equally natural to the Son, as to the Father.
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The Father and the Sonne are one, their power one, their wisdome one, they are one in hand, one in tongue, one in vision and sight.
The Father and the Son Are one, their power one, their Wisdom one, they Are one in hand, one in tongue, one in vision and sighed.
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Christ sees of himself, with his own eyes he sees all things, and as exquisitely as the Father,
christ sees of himself, with his own eyes he sees all things, and as exquisitely as the Father,
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as exquisitely as he from whom he receives. What Christ hath as an officer, he hath it not in way of talent, interest,
as exquisitely as he from whom he receives. What christ hath as an officer, he hath it not in Way of talon, Interest,
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and inferiority, as you have things;
and inferiority, as you have things;
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but he hath it as his own, and as his own joyntly and equally with the Father.
but he hath it as his own, and as his own jointly and equally with the Father.
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Moses was faithfull as a servant, but he as a Sonne in [ his own house. Moses was faithful as a servant, but he as a Son in [ his own house.
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The Church militant here, and the Church triumphant above, that is to say, grace and glory, they are all Christs own,
The Church militant Here, and the Church triumphant above, that is to say, grace and glory, they Are all Christ own,
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even as they are his Fathers;
even as they Are his Father's;
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and if there be any thing beyond these, it is Christs own too, even as it is Gods own:
and if there be any thing beyond these, it is Christ own too, even as it is God's own:
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which I think that expression points at, where he saith, Glorifie me with [ thine own self ] with the glory that [ I had with thee ] before the world was.
which I think that expression points At, where he Says, glorify me with [ thine own self ] with the glory that [ I had with thee ] before the world was.
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when the devil tells a lie, he tells it of his own, that is, he doth that which is naturall to him,
when the Devil tells a lie, he tells it of his own, that is, he does that which is natural to him,
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and that wherein there can be no superiour to him, to lie more facilly nor more exquisitely then he.
and that wherein there can be no superior to him, to lie more facilely nor more exquisitely then he.
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So what truth Christ speaks, he speaks it of his own, that is, that wherein he is naturall,
So what truth christ speaks, he speaks it of his own, that is, that wherein he is natural,
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and not supernaturall, and as it were above himself, and that wherein he is equally full and paralell to any speaker of it connaturall with any that speaks this language.
and not supernatural, and as it were above himself, and that wherein he is equally full and parallel to any speaker of it connatural with any that speaks this language.
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The paralell state of Christ with the Father, in point of imparting spirituall things, is hinted methinks in that form of speech which the Apostle James useth, chap. 1. 18. Of his [ own will ] he begat us [ with the word of truth ] that we should be a kind of first fruits of his creatures.
The parallel state of christ with the Father, in point of imparting spiritual things, is hinted methinks in that from of speech which the Apostle James uses, chap. 1. 18. Of his [ own will ] he begat us [ with the word of truth ] that we should be a kind of First fruits of his creatures.
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Propagation here, which speaks all spirituall excellencies, is made coaction, or conaction in order to the persons of the Trinity, that wherein they are joynt and equall,
Propagation Here, which speaks all spiritual excellencies, is made coaction, or conaction in order to the Persons of the Trinity, that wherein they Are joint and equal,
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and do with one another, as two eyes which are convisive, seeing together, and seeing equally together, without the least superiority that can be discerned:
and do with one Another, as two eyes which Are convisive, seeing together, and seeing equally together, without the least superiority that can be discerned:
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Of his own will [ he begat us [ with the word ] of truth. As Christ doth otherwise receive, so he doth otherwise impart light, then any other teacher.Of his own will [ he begat us [ with the word ] of truth. As christ does otherwise receive, so he does otherwise impart Light, then any other teacher.
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Christ was taught none like him, and he teaches none like him. Christ teacheth internally, eternally, instantly.
christ was taught none like him, and he Teaches none like him. christ Teaches internally, eternally, instantly.
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Our teaching is discursive, we can do nothing within.
Our teaching is discursive, we can do nothing within.
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Christs words are of authority, and make their impression upon the heart, not a word that Christ speaks but goes to the heart;
Christ words Are of Authority, and make their impression upon the heart, not a word that christ speaks but Goes to the heart;
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though many words which we speak come not to the heart, yet every word that Christ speaks goes to the hearts Did not our hearts burn within us whilest he talked with us? Christ sets the soul on fire with his breath, blows up internall powers, and breaks open everlasting doors.
though many words which we speak come not to the heart, yet every word that christ speaks Goes to the hearts Did not our hearts burn within us whilst he talked with us? christ sets the soul on fire with his breath, blows up internal Powers, and breaks open everlasting doors.
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The prince of darknesse fortifieth within us, and Christ can mount ordnances where the forts are,
The Prince of darkness fortifieth within us, and christ can mount ordnances where the forts Are,
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& shoot off terribly within, and destroy the works of the devil, that is, sinne, or the soul at every shot:
& shoot off terribly within, and destroy the works of the Devil, that is, sin, or the soul At every shot:
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Christ doth with his cannon within, as you do with yours without, rend and tear wofully:
christ does with his cannon within, as you do with yours without, rend and tear woefully:
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You take off bodies in the very midst, so doth Christs cannon take off sinnes and souls in the very midst,
You take off bodies in the very midst, so does Christ cannon take off Sins and Souls in the very midst,
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as Beza renders that word NONLATINALPHABET, which the Apostle useth. I will destroy the wisdome of the wise, 1. Cor. 1.19. tollam è medio, I will cut it off in the midst.
as Beza renders that word, which the Apostle uses. I will destroy the Wisdom of the wise, 1. Cor. 1.19. tollam è medio, I will Cut it off in the midst.
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Sinne is in the midst of the soul, and Christ can mount such gunnes, as to cut it off in the midst.
Sin is in the midst of the soul, and christ can mount such guns, as to Cut it off in the midst.
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As Christs ministery is internall, which none of the Prophets, was, so it is eternall.
As Christ Ministry is internal, which none of the prophets, was, so it is Eternal.
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Christs words are words are words of eternall life, or eternall death, and this simply as his words.
Christ words Are words Are words of Eternal life, or Eternal death, and this simply as his words.
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We speak words, and they stick but a moment, Christ speaks words and they stick for ever.
We speak words, and they stick but a moment, christ speaks words and they stick for ever.
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We make wounds, and you lick them whole in an alehouse; Christ makes wounds that no art can heal;
We make wounds, and you lick them Whole in an alehouse; christ makes wounds that no art can heal;
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Thy arrows stick fast in me, saith the Psalmist.Thy arrows stick fast in me, Says the Psalmist.
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The arrows which Christ shoot, they stick fast, none can pull them out but that hand that shot them.
The arrows which christ shoot, they stick fast, none can pull them out but that hand that shot them.
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Christ can instruct and seal it. That is, make things so impressive, as beyond obliteration.
christ can instruct and seal it. That is, make things so impressive, as beyond obliteration.
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O God, thou hast taught me from my youth, and hitherto I have declared thy wondrous works, Psal. 71.17. so Psal. 119.102. I have not departed from thy judgements, for thou hast taught me. Oh God, thou hast taught me from my youth, and hitherto I have declared thy wondrous works, Psalm 71.17. so Psalm 119.102. I have not departed from thy Judgments, for thou hast taught me.
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Christ can teach beyond all other teachers, he can open the understanding, that is, open powers to take in,
christ can teach beyond all other Teachers, he can open the understanding, that is, open Powers to take in,
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and then close up these powers to keep in for ever.
and then close up these Powers to keep in for ever.
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And it shall come to passe, that whosoever will not hearken unto my words which he shall speak in my name, I will require it of him, Deut. 18.18, 19.And it shall come to pass, that whosoever will not harken unto my words which he shall speak in my name, I will require it of him, Deuteronomy 18.18, 19.
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and will put my words into his mouth, and he shall speak unto them all that I shall command him.
and will put my words into his Mouth, and he shall speak unto them all that I shall command him.
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Reade these words over and over, I will raise them up a Prophet from among their brethren like unto thee,
Reade these words over and over, I will raise them up a Prophet from among their brothers like unto thee,
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wherein you are intractable to the teaching of Christ, God will discover it, and require it.
wherein you Are intractable to the teaching of christ, God will discover it, and require it.
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what secretly swayes, Christ sees, and so shall all the world, use what art you will to hide it;
what secretly sways, christ sees, and so shall all the world, use what art you will to hide it;
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A loose life broadly speaks out an uninstructed heart:
A lose life broadly speaks out an uninstructed heart:
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and they will take their degree in hell. I have a word to you all, and conclude.
and they will take their degree in hell. I have a word to you all, and conclude.
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Hath Christ taught such things as these? No certainly, the devil is the tutour of these,
Hath christ taught such things as these? No Certainly, the Devil is the tutor of these,
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some of you your love as fleshly, as base as the earth it self:
Some of you your love as fleshly, as base as the earth it self:
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and who hath taught your hearts, Christ or the devil. Some of you will swear, and curse, and lie;
and who hath taught your hearts, christ or the Devil. some of you will swear, and curse, and lie;
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Should you say nothing, yet a man that stands by you, may tell what your light is,
Should you say nothing, yet a man that Stands by you, may tell what your Light is,
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and the purity of your affection in the purity of your action.
and the purity of your affection in the purity of your actium.
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the purity of your light will speak out it self in the purity of your love,
the purity of your Light will speak out it self in the purity of your love,
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You may know whether Christ hath opened any thing of himself to you, by your love to him:
You may know whither christ hath opened any thing of himself to you, by your love to him:
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if such an object made love, nothing but the fruition of that object will satisfie it.
if such an Object made love, nothing but the fruition of that Object will satisfy it.
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Christ teacheth the heart, as the heart is taught, love burns; nothing satisfies love, but what stird it:
christ Teaches the heart, as the heart is taught, love burns; nothing Satisfies love, but what stirred it:
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I purpose to know nothing but Christ, and him crucified. Paul had many endowments, but they were all sleighted.I purpose to know nothing but christ, and him Crucified. Paul had many endowments, but they were all sleighted.
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There are but few things that lie naked before you, you are fain to make a stand at every thing, to make understanding but Christ makes a stand at nothing,
There Are but few things that lie naked before you, you Are fain to make a stand At every thing, to make understanding but christ makes a stand At nothing,
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for all things are naked [ before him, that is, he looketh upon all, and understandeth all presently, his beholding of a thing,
for all things Are naked [ before him, that is, he looks upon all, and understands all presently, his beholding of a thing,
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and understanding of it are the same; He is quick of understanding saith the Prophet.
and understanding of it Are the same; He is quick of understanding Says the Prophet.
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all light is darknesse, and all wisdome folly, that relates not to make Christ more known:
all Light is darkness, and all Wisdom folly, that relates not to make christ more known:
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and now cares for no other vision;
and now Cares for no other vision;
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It is otherwise with the soul that is taught of God, he hath a little light of Christ,
It is otherwise with the soul that is taught of God, he hath a little Light of christ,
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yea as hell is from heaven.
yea as hell is from heaven.
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Fansie sick, longs after fresh speculation, if this may be had it satisfies, let it be in what it will, in things as farre from Christ as earth is from heaven,
Fancy sick, longs After fresh speculation, if this may be had it Satisfies, let it be in what it will, in things as Far from christ as earth is from heaven,
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as there be light bodies, so there be light souls, such as go a whoring after lies.
as there be Light bodies, so there be Light Souls, such as go a whoring After lies.
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If this will not beat off men from deluding themselves, and from bearing off Christ, I will go on. Some spirits are wanton:
If this will not beatrice off men from deluding themselves, and from bearing off christ, I will go on. some spirits Are wanton:
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and yet will not heare, and it is he that will judge you to the Father, and to your own consciences.
and yet will not hear, and it is he that will judge you to the Father, and to your own Consciences.
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but we will not judge you to the Father, there is another prophet which you hear in us,
but we will not judge you to the Father, there is Another Prophet which you hear in us,
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If you had no other Prophets but us, or did reject no other prophet but us, some dispute might be made in the day of account;
If you had no other prophets but us, or did reject no other Prophet but us, Some dispute might be made in the day of account;
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Lord thou makest us men of contention, our life is a fighting with beasts that will not understand us nor thee.
Lord thou Makest us men of contention, our life is a fighting with beasts that will not understand us nor thee.
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then you rage, and then the Minister is mad, because you are mad. Alas for us!
then you rage, and then the Minister is mad, Because you Are mad. Alas for us!
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the plague of the multitude, is it not your plague? Are not you wiser in your conceits then your preacher? is not spirituall preaching babbling? When things touch your consciences,
the plague of the multitude, is it not your plague? are not you Wiser in your conceits then your preacher? is not spiritual preaching babbling? When things touch your Consciences,
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Let every man look without, and look within, look abroad and look at home:
Let every man look without, and look within, look abroad and look At home:
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and what it presages Christ will explain fully, if you can but hold fast a little.
and what it presages christ will explain Fully, if you can but hold fast a little.
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so they do Heaven, and he masters all he looks upon; his understanding is infinite, and this without study primo intuitu, at the first look.
so they do Heaven, and he Masters all he looks upon; his understanding is infinite, and this without study primo intuitu, At the First look.
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In him are hid all the treasures of wisdome and knowledge, Coloss. 2. His eyes runne through the earth,In him Are hid all the treasures of Wisdom and knowledge, Coloss. 2. His eyes run through the earth,
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In Christ is all wisdome and all knowledge; yea all the treasures of these: the spring of whatsoever is admired for light and skil amongst the Sonnes of men.
In christ is all Wisdom and all knowledge; yea all the treasures of these: the spring of whatsoever is admired for Light and skill among the Sons of men.
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but he is skild in all the wisdome and learning that is in this world, or in any other world.
but he is skilled in all the Wisdom and learning that is in this world, or in any other world.
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But Christ hath all wisdome, and all knowledge: He is not onely skild in all the wisdome of the Egyptians to use that allusion,
But christ hath all Wisdom, and all knowledge: He is not only skilled in all the Wisdom of the egyptians to use that allusion,
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David a great Prophet, and a very knowing man, yet in some points a beast. The greatest Doctours knew but in part, skild in this knowledge or that, each had their particular eminency.
David a great Prophet, and a very knowing man, yet in Some points a beast. The greatest Doctors knew but in part, skilled in this knowledge or that, each had their particular eminency.
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in some things they knew much, and in other things nothing.
in Some things they knew much, and in other things nothing.
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Vision to the Prophets was of this or that particular thing. The greatest seers, were not cunctis oculati, seers in all things;
Vision to the prophets was of this or that particular thing. The greatest seers, were not cunctis Oculati, seers in all things;
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As the spirit dwelleth in the body, as the eye dwelleth in the head, which confirmeth me more in that which I said before, concerning the naturalnesse of Christs abilities.
As the Spirit dwells in the body, as the eye dwells in the head, which confirmeth me more in that which I said before, Concerning the naturalness of Christ abilities.
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but the lamp in the true Tabernacle never goeth out, nor vision never fails. Light dwelleth with him, Daniel 2.22.
but the lamp in the true Tabernacle never Goes out, nor vision never fails. Light dwells with him, daniel 2.22.
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or at least it is conceived so by some of the learned, which undertake to interpret these things,
or At least it is conceived so by Some of the learned, which undertake to interpret these things,
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Who hath instructed him? The lamp in the Tabernacles went out, and Vision did fail,Who hath instructed him? The lamp in the Tabernacles went out, and Vision did fail,
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he never needeth instruction from any in this thing or that;
he never needs instruction from any in this thing or that;
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Christ is never at a losse, respecting the knowledge of things above or below, present or to come;
christ is never At a loss, respecting the knowledge of things above or below, present or to come;
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no new thing to Christ in earth, nor in Heaven, nor in the bosome of God:
no new thing to christ in earth, nor in Heaven, nor in the bosom of God:
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There is no new thing to Christ under the Sunne, no nor above the Sun;
There is no new thing to christ under the Sun, no nor above the Sun;
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I think these terms of Father, and Sonne, and bosome, they point at the naturalnesse of Christs ability, to explicate infinite excellency.
I think these terms of Father, and Son, and bosom, they point At the naturalness of Christ ability, to explicate infinite excellency.
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No man hath seen God at any time, the onely begotten which is in the bosome of the Father, he hath revealed him. No man hath seen God At any time, the only begotten which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath revealed him.
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the Sonne lieth in the bosome of the Father.
the Son lies in the bosom of the Father.
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his eye is not darkned, the spirit of the Lord is not accidentally but naturally in him:
his eye is not darkened, the Spirit of the Lord is not accidentally but naturally in him:
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Sinners, how have ye heard? and what have you learn'd? Your course speaks you loose to Christ,
Sinners, how have you herd? and what have you learned? Your course speaks you lose to christ,
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1. Coloss. 13. Power of darknesse. I Do approve this translation, and possibly might joyn issue with it, and do well;1. Coloss. 13. Power of darkness. I Do approve this Translation, and possibly might join issue with it, and do well;
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and live loosely? Then you withhold the truth of God in unrighteousnesse, and you will suffer doubly,
and live loosely? Then you withhold the truth of God in unrighteousness, and you will suffer doubly,
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namely for the abuse of light and conscience. A Libertine against light fights desperately against conscience, or else hath kill'd it quite.
namely for the abuse of Light and conscience. A Libertine against Light fights desperately against conscience, or Else hath killed it quite.
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God is very angry with a man that is a sinner in the day. O that thou hadst known in this thy day:
God is very angry with a man that is a sinner in the day. Oh that thou Hadst known in this thy day:
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sinners in the day provoke God much, and will be beaten with many stripes.
Sinners in the day provoke God much, and will be beaten with many stripes.
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The prophet Esay speaks of darkning light in the heavens thereof, Esay 5, 30. Libertines against light, darken the sunne in the heavens thereof;
The Prophet Isaiah speaks of darkening Light in the heavens thereof, Isaiah 5, 30. Libertines against Light, darken the sun in the heavens thereof;
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they can snuff out the sunne that shines in their souls, as one snuffs out a candle, they pull the sunne out of heaven, to make pleasure to themselves in the dark,
they can snuff out the sun that shines in their Souls, as one snuffs out a candle, they pull the sun out of heaven, to make pleasure to themselves in the dark,
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and make as if they knew nothing, what they do. Your hypocrisie is reigning, and if not lookt to, twill be ruining quickly;
and make as if they knew nothing, what they do. Your hypocrisy is reigning, and if not looked to, 'twill be ruining quickly;
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these do not perish for want of knowledge, but for want of conscience.
these do not perish for want of knowledge, but for want of conscience.
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the old man hath a tongue in his head, though scarce any brains or eyes, and he will speak for himself:
the old man hath a tongue in his head, though scarce any brains or eyes, and he will speak for himself:
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If we say we have no sinne, saith the Apostle, intimating that nature can argue for it self;If we say we have no sin, Says the Apostle, intimating that nature can argue for it self;
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for nature is loose, and yet a justifier of her self in her way, by some blind mediums or other, which is the damning power of darknesse.
for nature is lose, and yet a justifier of her self in her Way, by Some blind mediums or other, which is the damning power of darkness.
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and this in a way of argument;
and this in a Way of argument;
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The flesh hath reasonings, if the spirit cannot answer them, the soul is overcome by the power of darknesse, that is, darknesse is put for light, bitter for sweet,
The Flesh hath reasonings, if the Spirit cannot answer them, the soul is overcome by the power of darkness, that is, darkness is put for Light, bitter for sweet,
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and the prince and power which onely leads her.
and the Prince and power which only leads her.
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As you have yielded up your members servants to uncleannesse, &c. Nature is as licentious as hell, darknesse is her supreme,As you have yielded up your members Servants to uncleanness, etc. Nature is as licentious as hell, darkness is her supreme,
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though never so unclean, all shall serve, and to none else;
though never so unclean, all shall serve, and to none Else;
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Nature acknowledgeth no supreme but Iust, lust is a king of her own crowning, to this though never so base,
Nature acknowledgeth no supreme but Just, lust is a King of her own crowning, to this though never so base,
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and this is the progresse of fallen man, till all be yielded up to the devil, and himself to hell.
and this is the progress of fallen man, till all be yielded up to the Devil, and himself to hell.
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Nature yields up to will, will yields up to iniquity, one iniquitie yields up to another iniquity, a lesse to a greater,
Nature yields up to will, will yields up to iniquity, one iniquity yields up to Another iniquity, a less to a greater,
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As you have yielded your members servants unto uncleannesse, and to iniquity unto iniquity, Rom. 6.19.As you have yielded your members Servants unto uncleanness, and to iniquity unto iniquity, Rom. 6.19.
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and to none else when she hath no light;
and to none Else when she hath no Light;
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Nature yields up all to will, soul, body, gifts, parts, and that's the God she sacrifices to of her self,
Nature yields up all to will, soul, body, Gifts, parts, and that's the God she Sacrifices to of her self,
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for corruption puts no yoke upon her self, but doth what seemeth good in her own eyes, when nothing to contradict.
for corruption puts no yoke upon her self, but does what seems good in her own eyes, when nothing to contradict.
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Nature is powerfull as truth is wanting;
Nature is powerful as truth is wanting;
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That I may have the favour to be candidly received in this reading of the text, I would note this to you to stand on, That darknesse makes loosnesse, ignorance of the word of God makes a lawlesse soul, a Gentile. That I may have the favour to be candidly received in this reading of the text, I would note this to you to stand on, That darkness makes looseness, ignorance of the word of God makes a lawless soul, a Gentile.
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for darknesse here notes the rude estate of the Gentiles, their rudenesse, in sacred letters, made them a loose lawlesse generation.
for darkness Here notes the rude estate of the Gentiles, their rudeness, in sacred letters, made them a lose lawless generation.
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Who hath delivered us à licentia tenebrarum, from the libertinisme of darknesse and blindnesse, the lawlesnesse of Gentilisme;Who hath Delivered us à licentia tenebrarum, from the libertinism of darkness and blindness, the lawlesnesse of Gentilism;
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As this may be a genuine signification of the word, so I believe it may give here a genuine sense:
As this may be a genuine signification of the word, so I believe it may give Here a genuine sense:
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If a man eat or not eat, he offends not, onely (saith he) use not your NONLATINALPHABET, licence, in this case to offence.
If a man eat or not eat, he offends not, only (Says he) use not your, licence, in this case to offence.
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So the Apostle uses the word to the Corinthians:
So the Apostle uses the word to the Corinthians:
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The word which is here translated power, is NONLATINALPHABET, which signifies licentia, a generall leave, such a kind of libertie wherein one is freed to do what he will, of one hand or the other.
The word which is Here translated power, is, which signifies licentia, a general leave, such a kind of liberty wherein one is freed to do what he will, of one hand or the other.
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but give me leave rather a little to touch a more strict translation according to the originall.
but give me leave rather a little to touch a more strict Translation according to the original.
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yet you may lead the man whither you will, and set him to grind, or to what slaverie else you will, till the man hath killed himself:
yet you may led the man whither you will, and Set him to grind, or to what slavery Else you will, till the man hath killed himself:
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this is licentia insana, mad libertie, bloudy loosnesse. Corruption is infecting, and one facultie defiles another;
this is licentia insana, mad liberty, bloody looseness. Corruption is infecting, and one faculty defiles Another;
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corruption works unto desperate lewdnesse, when conscience carries the man to do wickedly;
corruption works unto desperate Lewdness, when conscience carries the man to do wickedly;
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this person will kill men, and kill Christ in men, Why dost thou persecute me? How long will you resist the holy Ghost.
this person will kill men, and kill christ in men, Why dost thou persecute me? How long will you resist the holy Ghost.
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Finally, darknesse is the devils element, and things are powerfull in their own element: Sathan can lead a world of blind souls at once whither he will: Finally, darkness is the Devils element, and things Are powerful in their own element: Sathan can led a world of blind Souls At once whither he will:
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Sathan and corruption are the councel of State in dark souls, both consulting and consenting, and they discern neither;
Sathan and corruption Are the council of State in dark Souls, both consulting and consenting, and they discern neither;
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and when these two carry all, the soul is under a full power of darknesse, and a generall liberty.
and when these two carry all, the soul is under a full power of darkness, and a general liberty.
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Sathan hath a kingdome, and tis a kingdome of darknesse;
Sathan hath a Kingdom, and this a Kingdom of darkness;
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the devil is in his kingdome in a dark soul, and a king in his kingdome rules all.
the Devil is in his Kingdom in a dark soul, and a King in his Kingdom rules all.
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Kings give laws in their kingdome; What Satan and the flesh say, is a law to a blind soul;
Kings give laws in their Kingdom; What Satan and the Flesh say, is a law to a blind soul;
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how loose then must the life needs be!
how lose then must the life needs be!
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There is a law in the members, and the execution of this law is not accounted rebellion, where the eyes be out,There is a law in the members, and the execution of this law is not accounted rebellion, where the eyes be out,
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and the man in the dark. Dark souls are as obeying as the devil is commanding;
and the man in the dark. Dark Souls Are as obeying as the Devil is commanding;
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he that follows the Lambe whereever he goes, is very holy;
he that follows the Lamb wherever he Goes, is very holy;
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and so he that follows the wolf, the devil, whithersoever he leads, you may conclude is very unholy, very licentious,
and so he that follows the wolf, the Devil, whithersoever he leads, you may conclude is very unholy, very licentious,
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and under the power of darknesse. To the dark Church of England I will speak a word from this point:
and under the power of darkness. To the dark Church of England I will speak a word from this point:
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Thy darknesse hath made loosnesse, and lawlesnesse bloudy desperate gentilisme and heathenisme; thy children are risen up against thee to kill thee, for keeping them without light.
Thy darkness hath made looseness, and lawlesnesse bloody desperate gentilism and heathenism; thy children Are risen up against thee to kill thee, for keeping them without Light.
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O English earth, drink not up the bloud of thy slain;
O English earth, drink not up the blood of thy slave;
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take the bloud of thy body, and the bloud of thy soul, and throw it in the face of Bishops, Deans, Prebends, Parsons, Vicars, Curats,
take the blood of thy body, and the blood of thy soul, and throw it in the face of Bishops, Deans, Prebends, Parsons, Vicars, Curats,
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and all of that kind, which have and do keep thee in blindnesse, and taught thy children to kill Christ, and one another.
and all of that kind, which have and do keep thee in blindness, and taught thy children to kill christ, and one Another.
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For some years together loosnesse in tenets, loose doctrines and pamphlets filled the kingdome, directed against the Sabbath,
For Some Years together looseness in tenets, lose doctrines and pamphlets filled the Kingdom, directed against the Sabbath,
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and other main parts of Christs will:
and other main parts of Christ will:
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Prelates brains hatched nothing but toads, they crept out of their mouths all the land over,
Prelates brains hatched nothing but toads, they crept out of their mouths all the land over,
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and then I did sadly foresee what all was drawing too apace; loose tenets make a loose life.
and then I did sadly foresee what all was drawing too apace; lose tenets make a lose life.
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When I saw mens gifts and parts under the power of darknesse, I did believe that their persons and fortunes would not be long behind;
When I saw men's Gifts and parts under the power of darkness, I did believe that their Persons and fortune's would not be long behind;
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toads and serpents when they are generated must live, who ever be stung and poisoned to death. Unhappy Prelates!
toads and Serpents when they Are generated must live, who ever be stung and poisoned to death. Unhappy Prelates!
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must England bleed and die rather then your pompe? all her bloud yet cries against this generation.
must England bleed and die rather then your pomp? all her blood yet cries against this generation.
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Was not this the desire of that company of men (I would not have them now imitated by any other) to throw down light every where,
Was not this the desire of that company of men (I would not have them now imitated by any other) to throw down Light every where,
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and keep the kingdome in darknesse, and so in loosnesse, that every one might rise up one against another to accomplish their will,
and keep the Kingdom in darkness, and so in looseness, that every one might rise up one against Another to accomplish their will,
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even children against father, to cut the throat of purity and Puritans through the land?
even children against father, to Cut the throat of purity and Puritans through the land?
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To you more particularly let me speak from this point: See here the spring of your neutrality, you are dark;
To you more particularly let me speak from this point: See Here the spring of your neutrality, you Are dark;
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you can do any thing because you know nothing. Truth hath the power of God in it;
you can do any thing Because you know nothing. Truth hath the power of God in it;
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your hearts bend any way, because you cannot set up God before them:
your hearts bend any Way, Because you cannot Set up God before them:
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and to many Christians, what does it to your own consciences? Have ye light? what,
and to many Christians, what does it to your own Consciences? Have you Light? what,
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the grave can open her mouth and speak, as rotten as 'tis; this is a voice from the dead, sinne saith 'tis no sinne;
the grave can open her Mouth and speak, as rotten as it's; this is a voice from the dead, sin Says it's not sin;
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and who can stand up and say 'tis, when the soul hath no light, when there is no sunne in the heavens,
and who can stand up and say it's, when the soul hath no Light, when there is no sun in the heavens,
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but all powers of the soul in darknesse? Darknesse calls not it self so, the crow is beautifull to himself, the blackmoore fair in his own eye;
but all Powers of the soul in darkness? Darkness calls not it self so, the crow is beautiful to himself, the Blackmore fair in his own eye;
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sinne saith 'tis no sinne, this is NONLATINALPHABET, loosnesse,, and lawlesnesse with a witnesse, licentiousnesse protested. Darknesse pollutes conscience, conscience erroneous:
sin Says it's not sin, this is, looseness,, and lawlesnesse with a witness, licentiousness protested. Darkness pollutes conscience, conscience erroneous:
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the soul is loose indeed, the man will then kill Saints, and call them devils, the man will kill and slay whom he should not, the soul is lose indeed, the man will then kill Saints, and call them Devils, the man will kill and slay whom he should not,
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and think he doth God good service. Conscience polluted, judgement is reprobate; judgement reprobate, the life is so;
and think he does God good service. Conscience polluted, judgement is Reprobate; judgement Reprobate, the life is so;
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judgement misjudging, and Samsons both eyes be out, and all in thick darknesse, and how strong soever other limbs and parts be,
judgement Misjudging, and Samsons both eyes be out, and all in thick darkness, and how strong soever other limbs and parts be,
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Coloss. 1.18. He is the head of the body, the Church. SOmethings have a generall glory:Coloss. 1.18. He is the head of the body, the Church. SOmethings have a general glory:
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look upon a pearl when you will, where you will, and it shines and sparkles upon you: so doth Christ.
look upon a pearl when you will, where you will, and it shines and sparkles upon you: so does christ.
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Christ is looked upon before, in reference to the world, here in reference to such as are taken out of the world;
christ is looked upon before, in Referente to the world, Here in Referente to such as Are taken out of the world;
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in the former he is looked upon with respect to the creation, and here with respect to the Church,
in the former he is looked upon with respect to the creation, and Here with respect to the Church,
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and in both admired, as great and glorious.
and in both admired, as great and glorious.
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Christ wears a garment without seme, a generall glory, his working-day suit is all full of pearls.
christ wears a garment without seem, a general glory, his working-day suit is all full of Pearls.
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Consider Christ under any notion in reference to this world, and you consider him in his working suit, in his countrey cloaths, in his travelling apparell, and yet in this, shining;
Consider christ under any notion in Referente to this world, and you Consider him in his working suit, in his country clothes, in his traveling apparel, and yet in this, shining;
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earth, heaven, the Church, is filled with his glory; he is head in the one, and in other.earth, heaven, the Church, is filled with his glory; he is head in the one, and in other.
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Christ makes a similitude between the worlds, between this and that above; there he is all fair, and so he is here;
christ makes a similitude between the world's, between this and that above; there he is all fair, and so he is Here;
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condition suits, as the sunne goes in the same height:
condition suits, as the sun Goes in the same height:
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we and they above, can see nothing but a perfection in the sunne that shines upon us,
we and they above, can see nothing but a perfection in the sun that shines upon us,
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and no lesse moves desire amongst us.
and no less moves desire among us.
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Man hath an exact eye, though not an exact heart, he will see much, ere he will love a little.
Man hath an exact eye, though not an exact heart, he will see much, ere he will love a little.
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Things must be very clean, which you swallow;
Things must be very clean, which you swallow;
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persons must be very complete and without exception, which we set over us, whatever we be our selves, which are to move under them.
Persons must be very complete and without exception, which we Set over us, whatever we be our selves, which Are to move under them.
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The sunne shines in order to draw, and gain. Nature is full of art to cavill;
The sun shines in order to draw, and gain. Nature is full of art to cavil;
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unlesse things have all glory, they have no glory; if there be any hole in the coat, love goes out, and gets gone there,
unless things have all glory, they have no glory; if there be any hold in the coat, love Goes out, and gets gone there,
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but there is none in Christs. Criticks must be convinced, and then they will stand still and consider;
but there is none in Christ. Critics must be convinced, and then they will stand still and Consider;
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perfection makes conviction in the most criticall spirit, and till the soul can tell no longer how to take exception at others, it will not begin to take exception at it self.
perfection makes conviction in the most critical Spirit, and till the soul can tell no longer how to take exception At Others, it will not begin to take exception At it self.
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Sinners we proffer you gold that is tried, gold that hath no drosse, gold that is all gold.
Sinners we proffer you gold that is tried, gold that hath no dross, gold that is all gold.
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Look upon Christ under any notion, and make exception against him if you can; look upon him in reference to his words, and he shines in them all:
Look upon christ under any notion, and make exception against him if you can; look upon him in Referente to his words, and he shines in them all:
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look upon Christ in reference to the old creation, in reference to the new creation, or in reference to heaven, and what can you except against him? nothing.
look upon christ in Referente to the old creation, in Referente to the new creation, or in Referente to heaven, and what can you except against him? nothing.
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Why do you not love Christ then? It must be because you will not, or because you cannot.
Why do you not love christ then? It must be Because you will not, or Because you cannot.
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Some persons are convinced of the worth of Christ, yet maintain motion towards other things as dearer, and will do this:
some Persons Are convinced of the worth of christ, yet maintain motion towards other things as Dearer, and will do this:
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your will shall hang you, the thing which you love better then Christ, shall be the gallows. Stubborn hearts, find no compassion;
your will shall hang you, the thing which you love better then christ, shall be the gallows. Stubborn hearts, find no compassion;
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Christ will plead for no man, that will not love him, although he know him, and have other encouragements to draw him on to him.
christ will plead for no man, that will not love him, although he know him, and have other encouragements to draw him on to him.
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My people would none of me, and I will none of them.My people would none of me, and I will none of them.
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Persons which are overmastered with a bad heart, and cannot do what they would, find mercy from the Lord,
Persons which Are overmastered with a bad heart, and cannot do what they would, find mercy from the Lord,
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and thou wilt feel the babe leap in the wombe, doth it not now? O how strongly doth that soul come to love Christ, which would love him, but cannot.
and thou wilt feel the babe leap in the womb, does it not now? O how strongly does that soul come to love christ, which would love him, but cannot.
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Holy desires, is Christ conceived in the wombe of the soul, do but stay a little time,
Holy Desires, is christ conceived in the womb of the soul, do but stay a little time,
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Christ accepts according to that you have, and out of this smoke shall come a flame.
christ accepts according to that you have, and out of this smoke shall come a flame.
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and he shines in the Church, in the Church militant, and in the Church triumphant, he is great every where, would you love him? Yes. This is accepted.
and he shines in the Church, in the Church militant, and in the Church triumphant, he is great every where, would you love him? Yes. This is accepted.
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complaining hearts, Christ is perfect in glory, would you love him? Christ shines in the world,
complaining hearts, christ is perfect in glory, would you love him? christ shines in the world,
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but others are let alone to live as they will, and die in their shame:
but Others Are let alone to live as they will, and die in their shame:
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and now God opens the mouth of an Asse to rebuke him. The Asse rebuked the madnesse of the Prophet.
and now God Opens the Mouth of an Ass to rebuke him. The Ass rebuked the madness of the Prophet.
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Coloss. 1.18. He is the head of the body. HOw God doth suit things, is here considerable:Coloss. 1.18. He is the head of the body. HOw God does suit things, is Here considerable:
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such a body, and such a head. Christ is [ the ] head os [ the ] body. God doth nothing at randome:
such a body, and such a head. christ is [ the ] head os [ the ] body. God does nothing At random:
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divine dispensations are exactly proportioned, one thing is fitted to another, and this is the thing I would a little stand on.
divine dispensations Are exactly proportioned, one thing is fitted to Another, and this is the thing I would a little stand on.
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The wayes of the Lord are equall, mercy runnes into vessels of mercy. I have set [ my king ] upon [ my holy ] hill of Sion.
The ways of the Lord Are equal, mercy runs into vessels of mercy. I have Set [ my King ] upon [ my holy ] hill of Sion.
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Such a body such a head, a holy people have a holy king, my people have mine anointed over them.
Such a body such a head, a holy people have a holy King, my people have mine anointed over them.
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I have set my king upon my holy hill.
I have Set my King upon my holy hill.
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The world is full of variety of condition, so is divine action shaped every one hath as he is:
The world is full of variety of condition, so is divine actium shaped every one hath as he is:
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Iron hearts have an iron scepter to order them, and hearts of a more noble mettall, have a scepter of gold, every one hath a suitable offendant.
Iron hearts have an iron sceptre to order them, and hearts of a more noble mettle, have a sceptre of gold, every one hath a suitable offendant.
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Gods way in this world, is nothing else, but a tracing of man: you eat but the fruit of your own way, when 'tis most bitter.
God's Way in this world, is nothing Else, but a tracing of man: you eat but the fruit of your own Way, when it's most bitter.
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A people of wrath, have a king in wrath, there was dispensation exactly suited.
A people of wrath, have a King in wrath, there was Dispensation exactly suited.
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This is the carriage of God through out the world, he doth not work at randome, he squares action to the thing he works about,
This is the carriage of God through out the world, he does not work At random, he squares actium to the thing he works about,
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and fits one thing to another. I am sent to lost sheep, saith the Saviour. God directs a Saviour to lost man, and a Physitian to sick man;
and fits one thing to Another. I am sent to lost sheep, Says the Saviour. God directs a Saviour to lost man, and a physician to sick man;
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and to blind and hardned men, which think they see, Christ is sent to move in justice to them:
and to blind and hardened men, which think they see, christ is sent to move in Justice to them:
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justice naturally suits all her actions to the subject, about which she works, as mercy doth.
Justice naturally suits all her actions to the Subject, about which she works, as mercy does.
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I am come for judgemen into the world, saith Christ, to shape action to person, to suit dispensation to condition.
I am come for judgement into the world, Says christ, to shape actium to person, to suit Dispensation to condition.
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The Deitie speaks out it self in apt action.
The Deity speaks out it self in apt actium.
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Some men cannot, and others will not understand God in his word, such must be dealt with another way;
some men cannot, and Others will not understand God in his word, such must be dealt with Another Way;
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men that will not reade words, have apt works annexed to explain them. Divine action suited to humane, renders God as it were visible to men born blind:
men that will not read words, have apt works annexed to explain them. Divine actium suited to humane, renders God as it were visible to men born blind:
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let him that did cut off other limbs, have his own cut off, and be served just as he hath served others,
let him that did Cut off other limbs, have his own Cut off, and be served just as he hath served Others,
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and he will see a righteous God presently, which could not see it before, and you will have him speak good divinity presently, by virtue of such apt action annexed to the word, which could not understand a word of divinity before.
and he will see a righteous God presently, which could not see it before, and you will have him speak good divinity presently, by virtue of such apt actium annexed to the word, which could not understand a word of divinity before.
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As I have dealt with others, so God hath requited me, said Adonibezek;As I have dealt with Others, so God hath requited me, said Adonibezek;
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it is a rare artist that can draw out himself, and yet this is naturall to God;
it is a rare artist that can draw out himself, and yet this is natural to God;
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by words and works together, he will draw out himself so plain, that any one shall runne and reade him.
by words and works together, he will draw out himself so plain, that any one shall run and read him.
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God can cut and hew a block so by line, so exact by the line of the word,
God can Cut and hew a block so by line, so exact by the line of the word,
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and the manners of men, that you or any one else, the very block it self, shall tell who and what hand did it.
and the manners of men, that you or any one Else, the very block it self, shall tell who and what hand did it.
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So God hath requited me, Persons that cannot reade, are set to spell words by works, their own works by Gods works.So God hath requited me, Persons that cannot read, Are Set to spell words by works, their own works by God's works.
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God can draw out himself in any attribute, to any mans understanding, in justice, in mercy.
God can draw out himself in any attribute, to any men understanding, in Justice, in mercy.
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God can suit action to any person, to any condition, and so exactly that at first sight every eye shall see himself.
God can suit actium to any person, to any condition, and so exactly that At First sighed every eye shall see himself.
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Divine action is to make conviction:
Divine actium is to make conviction:
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Christ worketh so as to convince the world, he fitteth his hand to stop any mouth.
christ works so as to convince the world, he fits his hand to stop any Mouth.
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Some are not onely blind, but stubborn and dogged, and now is man an Asse, which was Balaams case,
some Are not only blind, but stubborn and dogged, and now is man an Ass, which was Balaams case,
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An Asse is a dogged wilfull beast, and so was Balaam, and God suits him in reproof, to convince. One Asse was upon the back of another,
an Ass is a dogged wilful beast, and so was balaam, and God suits him in reproof, to convince. One Ass was upon the back of Another,
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and the worst a top, and God tooke his advantage as they lay one upon another,
and the worst a top, and God took his advantage as they lay one upon Another,
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and useth one Asse to convince the other: one is wilfull to go on, and the other is wilfull and stops.
and uses one Ass to convince the other: one is wilful to go on, and the other is wilful and stops.
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'Tis not easie to convince stubborn souls, God must more immediately, and more exactly speak then ordinary in this work:
It's not easy to convince stubborn Souls, God must more immediately, and more exactly speak then ordinary in this work:
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Divine action suited is an immediate speaking from Heaven, and proud hearts fall at the sight of this,
Divine actium suited is an immediate speaking from Heaven, and proud hearts fallen At the sighed of this,
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when nothing else will do it.
when nothing Else will do it.
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Some must have every thing openly told to their face, ere they will be convinced and take shame,
some must have every thing openly told to their face, ere they will be convinced and take shame,
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and God doth use this way with the world to convince them.
and God does use this Way with the world to convince them.
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Who shall declare his way to his face? and who shall repay him what he hath done, saith the Scripture of God in order to wicked men, Job 21.31. Justice suited to sinne in word and work, speaks sinners sinne to their face, that they cannot possibly deny it.Who shall declare his Way to his face? and who shall repay him what he hath done, Says the Scripture of God in order to wicked men, Job 21.31. justice suited to sin in word and work, speaks Sinners sin to their face, that they cannot possibly deny it.
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Sinners look to your selves, God will be even with you, walk as craftily as you will, with the froward he will be froward.
Sinners look to your selves, God will be even with you, walk as craftily as you will, with the froward he will be froward.
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Some men swell in pride, and yet please themselves in their way, that they shall carry all before them without controll.
some men swell in pride, and yet please themselves in their Way, that they shall carry all before them without control.
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Lofty hearts, you shall find a high and lofty one to deal with you, The day of the Lord of Hosts shall be upon every one that is proud and lofty, and this is the speech of a lofty God, Esay 2.12. title is advanced, brows bended, a souldiers face put on by God, when flesh swelleth and groweth proud.
Lofty hearts, you shall find a high and lofty one to deal with you, The day of the Lord of Hosts shall be upon every one that is proud and lofty, and this is the speech of a lofty God, Isaiah 2.12. title is advanced, brows bent, a Soldiers face put on by God, when Flesh Swells and grows proud.
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The day of the Lord of Hosts shall be upon the proud, &c. A stern spirit shall see nothing but a stern God.The day of the Lord of Hosts shall be upon the proud, etc. A stern Spirit shall see nothing but a stern God.
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Sinne is a lie, sinners perish in the heat of their pursuit, one fire kindleth another;
Sin is a lie, Sinners perish in the heat of their pursuit, one fire kindleth Another;
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ere firy spirits are aware, they are cast into everlasting burning, and this is the way of God to fit things one to and for another.
ere firy spirits Are aware, they Are cast into everlasting burning, and this is the Way of God to fit things one to and for Another.
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Tophet is prepared for the King;
Tophet is prepared for the King;
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the Kings of Israel made a Tophet for the burning of little ones, and God suiteth this wicked action with righteous justice,
the Kings of Israel made a Tophet for the burning of little ones, and God suiteth this wicked actium with righteous Justice,
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and maketh another Tophet for them; you sacrifice your children to the devil, and I will sacrifice you;
and makes Another Tophet for them; you sacrifice your children to the Devil, and I will sacrifice you;
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as if the Lord had said; God maketh burning for burning, bloud for bloud, tooth for tooth.
as if the Lord had said; God makes burning for burning, blood for blood, tooth for tooth.
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Poore distressed England, comfort thy self, thy Princes and Nobles make a Tophet for thee;
Poor distressed England, Comfort thy self, thy Princes and Nobles make a Tophet for thee;
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they burn thy houses, thy goods, and sacrifice thy little ones and great ones to devillish men,
they burn thy houses, thy goods, and sacrifice thy little ones and great ones to devilish men,
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and God will fit them home if they repent not, he will make a Tophet for them, he will burn their honours, their powers, and sacrifice all to destruction;
and God will fit them home if they Repent not, he will make a Tophet for them, he will burn their honours, their Powers, and sacrifice all to destruction;
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he will turn them out of all, as they turn thee and thine, Because thou hast dealt by taking vengeance, thou shalt know my vengeance, saith God to Edom.
he will turn them out of all, as they turn thee and thine, Because thou hast dealt by taking vengeance, thou shalt know my vengeance, Says God to Edom.
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In great extremities it is hard to keep poore hearts quiet, the spirit woundeth it self when men wound the flesh:
In great extremities it is hard to keep poor hearts quiet, the Spirit wounds it self when men wound the Flesh:
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God is just to me in this and that, I was thus and thus.
God is just to me in this and that, I was thus and thus.
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Is God just to thee, and will he not be just to them that spoyled thee? Hath he paid thee home,
Is God just to thee, and will he not be just to them that spoiled thee? Hath he paid thee home,
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and will he not do it to them that are worse then thee? Justice in the exactnesse of it, doth but hint her self to the godly, it doth but nod upon them as it were,
and will he not do it to them that Are Worse then thee? justice in the exactness of it, does but hint her self to the godly, it does but nod upon them as it were,
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but she strikes full blowes at the wicked, she prosecuteth her own nature in full strength,
but she strikes full blows At the wicked, she prosecuteth her own nature in full strength,
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and maketh a compensation upon these creatures, because none made, nor to be had any where else.
and makes a compensation upon these creatures, Because none made, nor to be had any where Else.
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Weep not for your selves, but weep for them that have spoyled you, Heaven and Earth shall reade the justice of God against the bloudy wretches of England and Ireland.
Weep not for your selves, but weep for them that have spoiled you, Heaven and Earth shall read the Justice of God against the bloody wretches of England and Ireland.
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They that kill with the sword shall be killed with the sword. They that kill with the sword shall be killed with the sword.
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Stand still and be quiet, let God alone to suit wicked mens plagues, if thou dost not see them paid in their own coyn, then do not believe me. England, justifie Christ:
Stand still and be quiet, let God alone to suit wicked men's plagues, if thou dost not see them paid in their own coin, then do not believe me. England, justify christ:
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he hath fitted one thing to another, such a body hath such a head, like Priest, like people; like Prince, like people.
he hath fitted one thing to Another, such a body hath such a head, like Priest, like people; like Prince, like people.
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You cry out of your king, and I cry out of you; Are not Gods wayes equall? Say no, who dares.
You cry out of your King, and I cry out of you; are not God's ways equal? Say not, who dares.
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You will not have a man rule over your bodies according to his will, and you let the devil rule your souls as he will.
You will not have a man Rule over your bodies according to his will, and you let the Devil Rule your Souls as he will.
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Looke into your hearts the best of you all, do you not make truth a slave, to be at the beck of your reason,
Look into your hearts the best of you all, do you not make truth a slave, to be At the beck of your reason,
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and at the beck of your lusts? you make Christ a slave, and he giveth you to be slaves;
and At the beck of your Lustiest? you make christ a slave, and he gives you to be slaves;
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you make your spirituall king a slave, and your temporall kings make you slaves.
you make your spiritual King a slave, and your temporal Kings make you slaves.
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Doth not Christ fit you in your kind? Our king is so and so misled saith one, and siths and whispers:
Does not christ fit you in your kind? Our King is so and so misled Says one, and siths and whispers:
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take it to thy self, so art thou misled by many base lusts: every one reapeth as he soweth;
take it to thy self, so art thou misled by many base Lustiest: every one reapeth as he Soweth;
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can a man gather figs of thistles. can a man gather figs of thistles.
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England dost not thou reap as thou hast sowed? Hast thou not had the guilt of bloud upon thee a great while? hast not thou the guilt of the bloud of many abroad,
England dost not thou reap as thou hast sowed? Hast thou not had the guilt of blood upon thee a great while? hast not thou the guilt of the blood of many abroad,
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and of many faithfull ministers and Christians at home upon thee, which could not swallow thy basenesse? Hast thou not made truth bleed this many years? and that Christ maketh the bleed a few moneths,
and of many faithful Ministers and Christians At home upon thee, which could not swallow thy baseness? Hast thou not made truth bleed this many Years? and that christ makes the bleed a few months,
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and a few years, is it not fit and right? To justifie God is the first step to repentance:
and a few Years, is it not fit and right? To justify God is the First step to Repentance:
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men that can do nothing but wrangle at divine action, forget the main work. Do not bite the stone that is thrown at thee, but bite thy heart;
men that can do nothing but wrangle At divine actium, forget the main work. Do not bite the stone that is thrown At thee, but bite thy heart;
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for one is as hard as the other I dare say.
for one is as hard as the other I Dare say.
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Pride meriteth much, but can bear but little, but justice will have its way for all that. Men that cannot be silent. shall have their mouths stopt:
Pride merits much, but can bear but little, but Justice will have its Way for all that. Men that cannot be silent. shall have their mouths stopped:
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misery becometh mortall, when impatience groweth strong; the burden killeth, when the soul will use no shoulders to bear it.
misery Becometh Mortal, when impatience grows strong; the burden kills, when the soul will use no shoulders to bear it.
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No life so bitter as that which taketh all ill at Gods hand;
No life so bitter as that which Takes all ill At God's hand;
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this is hard, and that is hard, &c. and yet all is no harder then thy heart, nor yet so hard.
this is hard, and that is hard, etc. and yet all is no harder then thy heart, nor yet so hard.
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God doth not an action without us, but to suit it to something within us. This point may be usefull respecting time to come, and the mercy you look for.
God does not an actium without us, but to suit it to something within us. This point may be useful respecting time to come, and the mercy you look for.
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You look for great things, but how are ye fitted for them? Christ doth fit one thing to another.
You look for great things, but how Are you fitted for them? christ does fit one thing to Another.
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Great things are already, but you prise them not; the doores of Gods house are open, but you have no hearts to go in:
Great things Are already, but you prize them not; the doors of God's house Are open, but you have no hearts to go in:
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the day of small things is despised, and yet you expect great things.
the day of small things is despised, and yet you expect great things.
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Israel expected milk and honey flowing, and yet could not eat the Manna that was about their tents,
Israel expected milk and honey flowing, and yet could not eat the Manna that was about their tents,
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and did God give them their expectation? doth God give great spirituall mercy to full stomacks? doth he satisfie the loathing soul? The Israelits were judged in the basenesse of their hearts,
and did God give them their expectation? does God give great spiritual mercy to full stomachs? does he satisfy the loathing soul? The Israelites were judged in the baseness of their hearts,
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and their bodies fell in a wildernesse.
and their bodies fell in a Wilderness.
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Just as they kept their souls, Do you not keep your souls in a wildernesse, out of the fellowship of the Gospel,
Just as they kept their Souls, Do you not keep your Souls in a Wilderness, out of the fellowship of the Gospel,
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as the rest of the world do? you will be judged where you lie; where your souls lie cold and dead, their shall your carcases fall and die.
as the rest of the world do? you will be judged where you lie; where your Souls lie cold and dead, their shall your carcases fallen and die.
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God is spuing out hovering spirits that are neither hot nor cold, but hot and then cold, that will and then will not obey Christ.
God is spuing out hovering spirits that Are neither hight nor cold, but hight and then cold, that will and then will not obey christ.
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Discreet stomacks, do not expect great feasts, you must have a vomit first;
Discreet stomachs, do not expect great feasts, you must have a vomit First;
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you are bid to come into the feast, and you have excuses, the high wayes and fields shall yield guests to Christ,
you Are bid to come into the feast, and you have excuses, the high ways and fields shall yield guests to christ,
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and you shall die in your shame.
and you shall die in your shame.
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The poore unknown parts of the world, possibly may possesse what Christ is now dishing out.
The poor unknown parts of the world, possibly may possess what christ is now dishing out.
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Simplicity fitteth for great things, God maketh such a spirit, and then bestoweth all upon it, the choycest spirituall favours.
Simplicity fits for great things, God makes such a Spirit, and then bestoweth all upon it, the Choicest spiritual favours.
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England thy misery is double, were it but single, thou mightst soon recover.
England thy misery is double, were it but single, thou Mightest soon recover.
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Thou hast no knowledge of God, but this is not all, if it were, means might soon make this;
Thou hast no knowledge of God, but this is not all, if it were, means might soon make this;
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but thou hast no truth nor knowledge of God: there is no truth nor knowledge of God.
but thou hast no truth nor knowledge of God: there is no truth nor knowledge of God.
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Some spirits are wanton, and they know not what they would have; others proud, and this and that they must have:
some spirits Are wanton, and they know not what they would have; Others proved, and this and that they must have:
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others politick, and they say, this we should have, but not yet: who can expect brave things in the midst of such a base people.
Others politic, and they say, this we should have, but not yet: who can expect brave things in the midst of such a base people.
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Christians deceive not your selves with dreams, for God is not mocked, he will make you open your mouths wide, ere he give great things;
Christians deceive not your selves with dreams, for God is not mocked, he will make you open your mouths wide, ere he give great things;
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Open thy mouth wide and I will fill it, Psal. 81.10. You purse up your spirits, and wring and squeez your consciences, so that there is no capacitie for the reception of full soul-mercies.Open thy Mouth wide and I will fill it, Psalm 81.10. You purse up your spirits, and wring and squeeze your Consciences, so that there is no capacity for the reception of full soul-mercies.
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The new heaven will have a new earth, the holy land shall have a holy seed come into it.
The new heaven will have a new earth, the holy land shall have a holy seed come into it.
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Can you cleanse your selves from all your abominations? and can you do this speedily? Then may you see the good of Gods chosen,
Can you cleanse your selves from all your abominations? and can you do this speedily? Then may you see the good of God's chosen,
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but otherwise expect as you are.
but otherwise expect as you Are.
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What I do, I allow not, so you reade, it is NONLATINALPHABET, I know not. Weak hearts, you do many things amisse of ignorance, What I do, I allow not, so you read, it is, I know not. Weak hearts, you do many things amiss of ignorance,
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and Christ will pity you, and therefore wound not your selves.
and christ will pity you, and Therefore wound not your selves.
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But wilfull wretches, you put bitter for sweet, you call evil good, you [ love vanities ] and follow after lies, the evil courses you follow, you love and approve.
But wilful wretches, you put bitter for sweet, you call evil good, you [ love vanities ] and follow After lies, the evil courses you follow, you love and approve.
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To prise Christ and to prise sinne are inconsistent, you cannot love God and Mammon. You are positive in your evil way, you put darknesse for light, you justifie your course, which is drawing of Christs bloud out of his sides,
To prize christ and to prize sin Are inconsistent, you cannot love God and Mammon. You Are positive in your evil Way, you put darkness for Light, you justify your course, which is drawing of Christ blood out of his sides,
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and then trampling upon it, and despising of it when ye haue done, which is the highest undervaluing of Christ. Christ unbelieved, is Christ undervalued;
and then trampling upon it, and despising of it when you have done, which is the highest undervaluing of christ. christ unbelieved, is christ undervalved;
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it is frowning upon one that smiles, boundlesse grace limited: The great things of my Law are made small things, saith the Lord.
it is frowning upon one that smiles, boundless grace limited: The great things of my Law Are made small things, Says the Lord.
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Lessening speaks undervaluing, it doth so respecting precepts, and respecting promises, Unbelief makes great precepts no precepts,
Lessening speaks undervaluing, it does so respecting Precepts, and respecting promises, Unbelief makes great Precepts no Precepts,
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and it maketh great promises no promises.
and it makes great promises no promises.
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It is the highest commendation of any dish at Christs table, that you eat heartily of it, Christ accounts it so;
It is the highest commendation of any dish At Christ table, that you eat heartily of it, christ accounts it so;
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it is the highest valuation of Christ, that you rest upon him, that you take life at his hands, which he proffers.
it is the highest valuation of christ, that you rest upon him, that you take life At his hands, which he proffers.
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Sinners, would you prise Christ? be invited then unto, unto him, by what he proffers:
Sinners, would you prize christ? be invited then unto, unto him, by what he proffers:
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he will pardon you, he will purge you, he will justifie, sanctifie, glorifie you, if you believe on him.
he will pardon you, he will purge you, he will justify, sanctify, Glorify you, if you believe on him.
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Faith is laying Christ in your bosome, and that is proper prising of a thing;
Faith is laying christ in your bosom, and that is proper prising of a thing;
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faith is an heart act, a soul going out of every thing to God, wearied with every thing as defective,
faith is an heart act, a soul going out of every thing to God, wearied with every thing as defective,
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and fiting down in Christ as complete. Then do I prise Christ indeed, when I behold him as all;
and fiting down in christ as complete. Then do I prize christ indeed, when I behold him as all;
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and so appropriate him to my self, when I make him my wealth, my honour, my righteousnesse;
and so Appropriate him to my self, when I make him my wealth, my honour, my righteousness;
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when I have none in heaven, nor none in earth, but him;
when I have none in heaven, nor none in earth, but him;
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when I have none to present to God, to conscience, nor to the world, but him.
when I have none to present to God, to conscience, nor to the world, but him.
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Weak hearts, if guilt deterre you from Christ, you will die in your sinne, as undervaluers of remedy;
Weak hearts, if guilt deter you from christ, you will die in your sin, as undervaluers of remedy;
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salvation is brought near to you, God will not your death, repent and believe the Gospel;
salvation is brought near to you, God will not your death, Repent and believe the Gospel;
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to day do this, and to day shall salvation come to your house. I know that believing speaks reall prising of Christ, but I cannot believe. To this I answer:
to day do this, and to day shall salvation come to your house. I know that believing speaks real prising of christ, but I cannot believe. To this I answer:
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The obiection lies not merely here, that you cannot believe, you will not believe. Humour is strong in many weak hearts;
The objection lies not merely Here, that you cannot believe, you will not believe. Humour is strong in many weak hearts;
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grace in it self and in its means rejected, and then they say they cannot believe;
grace in it self and in its means rejected, and then they say they cannot believe;
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you cannot because you will not.
you cannot Because you will not.
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Blame your will, and bleed over the perversnesse of a proud heart, beg God to bring salvation yet nearer to you, nearer to your understanding, nearer to your will.
Blame your will, and bleed over the perverseness of a proud heart, beg God to bring salvation yet nearer to you, nearer to your understanding, nearer to your will.
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NONLATINALPHABET, faith 'tis suadere, 'tis that act of Christ. by which he doth perswade a froward will.
, faith it's suadere, it's that act of christ. by which he does persuade a froward will.
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Beg Christ to conquer thy will, and then thou wilt have power enough to believe presently, he will perswade Japhet.
Beg christ to conquer thy will, and then thou wilt have power enough to believe presently, he will persuade Japheth.
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I cannot stand to speak of particulars:
I cannot stand to speak of particulars:
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I have but one thing to speak in generall, and then I have done, and that is to all Gods people.
I have but one thing to speak in general, and then I have done, and that is to all God's people.
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You prise Christ as chief, and so doth Christ you; Christ is your jewel, and you are Christs jewels;
You prize christ as chief, and so does christ you; christ is your jewel, and you Are Christ Jewels;
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you make him your husband, and you are to him as a wife. They are blessed indeed, which have Christs prime love upon them:
you make him your husband, and you Are to him as a wife. They Are blessed indeed, which have Christ prime love upon them:
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prime love gives out prime favours, you will be fed with the finest of the wheat, the fatted calf will be killed for you, the best robe will be brought for you, Benjamins double dish,
prime love gives out prime favours, you will be fed with the Finest of the wheat, the fatted calf will be killed for you, the best robe will be brought for you, Benjamites double dish,
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and double dainties will be set before you.
and double dainties will be Set before you.
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Prime love works out into tender mercy, and tender mercy is mercy shaped to all your necessities, to keep you happy against all unhappinesse.
Prime love works out into tender mercy, and tender mercy is mercy shaped to all your necessities, to keep you happy against all unhappiness.
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Some are but commonly loved, yet they live well upon it, and are merry; you are dearly beloved of Christ, and yet you cannot live well upon this:
some Are but commonly loved, yet they live well upon it, and Are merry; you Are dearly Beloved of christ, and yet you cannot live well upon this:
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No, I shall want my bread.
No, I shall want my bred.
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Shall ravens be fed, and not dear children? will not a Father, a heavenly Father provide?
Shall Ravens be fed, and not dear children? will not a Father, a heavenly Father provide?
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If the famine do not kill me, the sword will.
If the famine do not kill me, the sword will.
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Is not Christ a strong tower to the righteous, to his dear ones? is not the munitions of works your defence? your castles and rocky places will hold out but a while, Christ is a rock of ages, he saves with an everlasting salvation.
Is not christ a strong tower to the righteous, to his dear ones? is not the munitions of works your defence? your Castles and rocky places will hold out but a while, christ is a rock of ages, he saves with an everlasting salvation.
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But I am afraid he will be gone.
But I am afraid he will be gone.
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If Christ do go, will he leave his dear ones behind him? Doth not the eagle carrie her young? so doth Christ;
If christ do go, will he leave his dear ones behind him? Does not the Eagl carry her young? so does christ;
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I carried you upon eagles wings. I carried you upon Eagles wings.
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Coloss. 1.18. Who is the beginning, &c. THe Apostle is in a rapture, every word speaks admiration of Christ, he is NONLATINALPHABET and he is NONLATINALPHABET, he is principium & praecipuum, first and chief.Coloss. 1.18. Who is the beginning, etc. THe Apostle is in a rapture, every word speaks admiration of christ, he is and he is, he is principium & praecipuum, First and chief.
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The term we are now upon speaks dignity, a heart taken with Christ as chief in order to all blessednesse, which is a blessed frame.
The term we Are now upon speaks dignity, a heart taken with christ as chief in order to all blessedness, which is a blessed frame.
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He is the head of the body, [ the chief ] the first born: this I think may be the reading of this text.He is the head of the body, [ the chief ] the First born: this I think may be the reading of this text.
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Divine property sparkles in this expression; A gracious heart is taken with Christ as chief. No honour, no felicity like that which Christ hath, and which he gives:
Divine property sparkles in this expression; A gracious heart is taken with christ as chief. No honour, no felicity like that which christ hath, and which he gives:
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Some are sonnes, Christ is an onely sonne: some are kings, but Christ is King of kings:
some Are Sons, christ is an only son: Some Are Kings, but christ is King of Kings:
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some are honourable, none above Angels, but Christ is so:
Some Are honourable, none above Angels, but christ is so:
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To which of the Angels said he, &c. Some are wealthy, Christ hath all the sheep on a thousand hills, the utmost parts of the earth:To which of the Angels said he, etc. some Are wealthy, christ hath all the sheep on a thousand hills, the utmost parts of the earth:
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some are beautifull, Christ is the fairest, and so in the eye of those that are best discerning, in the eyes of every gracious soul:
Some Are beautiful, christ is the Fairest, and so in the eye of those that Are best discerning, in the eyes of every gracious soul:
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Paul personates all the godly here, in admiring Christ as chief.
Paul personates all the godly Here, in admiring christ as chief.
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Judgement is clear, things are discerned as they are, where the heart is truly turned to God.
Judgement is clear, things Are discerned as they Are, where the heart is truly turned to God.
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Bables take fools, reall excellencies wise men.
Babbles take Fools, real excellencies wise men.
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Gracious hearts are wise, none of Christs children are fools, all that truly fear him are able to discern things that differ, and so call them;
Gracious hearts Are wise, none of Christ children Are Fools, all that truly Fear him Are able to discern things that differ, and so call them;
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The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdome, assoon as a man becomes a disciple of he is made a good scholar.The Fear of the Lord is the beginning of Wisdom, As soon as a man becomes a disciple of he is made a good scholar.
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Carnall understanding is enmity to truth, it scoffs at what it cannot comprehend with its own power.
Carnal understanding is enmity to truth, it scoffs At what it cannot comprehend with its own power.
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Grace hath a higher reach, Christs children have spirituall understanding, they admire things, not by out-sides but by insides, not as they are among men,
Grace hath a higher reach, Christ children have spiritual understanding, they admire things, not by outsides but by insides, not as they Are among men,
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but as they are with God.
but as they Are with God.
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Christ is the lowest amongst men, but chiefest with God, and therefore so with the godly.
christ is the lowest among men, but chiefest with God, and Therefore so with the godly.
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This is wisdome and all wisdome. I may apply the latter to a Christian compared with worldly wise men;
This is Wisdom and all Wisdom. I may apply the latter to a Christian compared with worldly wise men;
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all wisdome is taken with that which shall be all in another world, that which is all and shall be all to all eternity.
all Wisdom is taken with that which shall be all in Another world, that which is all and shall be all to all eternity.
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[ He ] is the beginning, the chief. [ He ] is the beginning, the chief.
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Judgement is clear, and love is sincere in a called soul, he calls things as he finds them,
Judgement is clear, and love is sincere in a called soul, he calls things as he finds them,
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and nothing tasts so sweet as the dainties which Christ gives.
and nothing tastes so sweet as the dainties which christ gives.
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Sense carries you to call things as your palate relishes them, according to this you say, This is the sweetest dish at table.
Sense carries you to call things as your palate Relishes them, according to this you say, This is the Sweetest dish At table.
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Love is divine in a divine heart, and as things rise in the divinity of their nature,
Love is divine in a divine heart, and as things rise in the divinity of their nature,
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so divine affection calls them, and admires them. One Christian hath much grace, I tast it in his discourse,
so divine affection calls them, and admires them. One Christian hath much grace, I taste it in his discourse,
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and he sits high in my breast; another hath much more, and he sits much higher:
and he sits high in my breast; Another hath much more, and he sits much higher:
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but Christ hath most of all and he sits highest, he is chief. Affection is working,
but christ hath most of all and he sits highest, he is chief. Affection is working,
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if it be carnall it tumbles carnall things, and sets its mark upon that which is most carnally advantagious;
if it be carnal it tumbles carnal things, and sets its mark upon that which is most carnally advantageous;
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this is best, this will serve this time and my turn best: if it be divine it will do the like;
this is best, this will serve this time and my turn best: if it be divine it will do the like;
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it will tumble divine things, and that which is most divinely advantagious, this it marks, this is best, this is chief, this will best accomplish my soul.
it will tumble divine things, and that which is most divinely advantageous, this it marks, this is best, this is chief, this will best accomplish my soul.
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Paul personates the godly here, they call Christ as they love him, as they find him in sweetnesse to their souls, in his words and works;
Paul personates the godly Here, they call christ as they love him, as they find him in sweetness to their Souls, in his words and works;
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none speak like him to their souls, nor none does like him, and therefore they crown him and style him chief.
none speak like him to their Souls, nor none does like him, and Therefore they crown him and style him chief.
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Christians, consider your condition, who is chief with you? Times are evil, the world ensnares, justice kills, men loose their souls by thousands. Ah Lord!
Christians, Consider your condition, who is chief with you? Times Are evil, the world ensnares, Justice kills, men lose their Souls by thousands. Ah Lord!
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what tolling and ringing out is there above, for sick and dead souls here below. Persons sick after the creature, their spirits are dead in the flesh:
what tolling and ringing out is there above, for sick and dead Souls Here below. Persons sick After the creature, their spirits Are dead in the Flesh:
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some mens palates are quite out of tast, this speaks a foul stomach, they cannot savour the things of God.
Some men's palates Are quite out of taste, this speaks a foul stomach, they cannot savour the things of God.
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Words of Christ harsh, rules of Christ scorned, these call Christ in their hearts base, not chief, however they call him with their tongue.
Words of christ harsh, rules of christ scorned, these call christ in their hearts base, not chief, however they call him with their tongue.
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I know no mans heart, but Christ knows all;
I know no men heart, but christ knows all;
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as the creature is preferr'd, Christ is undervalued, as you love your souls look to this.
as the creature is preferred, christ is undervalved, as you love your Souls look to this.
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Who will shew us any good? some can call nothing good, but what is carnally good, trading is good, money is good, but nothing else:
Who will show us any good? Some can call nothing good, but what is carnally good, trading is good, money is good, but nothing Else:
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no nothing else indeed, not the heart that sayes so.
no nothing Else indeed, not the heart that Says so.
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Not Christ, but the bag was chief to Judas, though he heard so much, and saw so much of his worth, which spake him a child of perdition;
Not christ, but the bag was chief to Judas, though he herd so much, and saw so much of his worth, which spoke him a child of perdition;
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there be more of these children in the world.
there be more of these children in the world.
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You Londoners have heard much, and seen much of Christ, more I think then any city under heaven,
You Londoners have herd much, and seen much of christ, more I think then any City under heaven,
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and yet to many of you, your bags and your wealth (I fear) are dearer then the Lord Jesus.
and yet to many of you, your bags and your wealth (I Fear) Are Dearer then the Lord jesus.
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Some things are afflicting, others ruining, undervaluing of Christ is damnable, the spots of this I will shew you.
some things Are afflicting, Others ruining, undervaluing of christ is damnable, the spots of this I will show you.
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Three things speak the undervaluing of Christ, truth neglected, sinne approv'd, Christ unbelieved. Light is to walk by, men sleight this, and sear their consciences, truth is neglected,
Three things speak the undervaluing of christ, truth neglected, sin approved, christ unbelieved. Light is to walk by, men sleight this, and sear their Consciences, truth is neglected,
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when not made a rule of life. Able discoursing speaks not prising of truth, but practising.
when not made a Rule of life. Able discoursing speaks not prising of truth, but practising.
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Truth is made subordinate to self ends, the plague is in the heart, love is not sincere, Christ is not prised above the world.
Truth is made subordinate to self ends, the plague is in the heart, love is not sincere, christ is not prised above the world.
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Many will not fully follow God, because it will fully undo them:
Many will not Fully follow God, Because it will Fully undo them:
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to follow truth as the world approves, is to prize Christ onely as the world doth.
to follow truth as the world approves, is to prize christ only as the world does.
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Fear your own hearts, snares are many within and without; Christ is indeed prized, when his will is obeyed.
fear your own hearts, snares Are many within and without; christ is indeed prized, when his will is obeyed.
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Action speaks out affection, If you love me keep my commandments: if the heart be drawn, the foot will run;
Actium speaks out affection, If you love me keep my Commandments: if the heart be drawn, the foot will run;
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the crown wheel moving though but slowly, the little wheels run apace:
the crown wheel moving though but slowly, the little wheels run apace:
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the hand and the foot are but little wheels, in order to the heart, if this be drawn and moved though but a little, the other run.
the hand and the foot Are but little wheels, in order to the heart, if this be drawn and moved though but a little, the other run.
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Draw me, and I will runne after thee. Draw me, that is, my heart, and then feet and all other parts shall come. Affection puts on to action;Draw me, and I will run After thee. Draw me, that is, my heart, and then feet and all other parts shall come. Affection puts on to actium;
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O how willing to obey is that soul that sincerely loves! He would go, he would run, he would ride post to please God;
Oh how willing to obey is that soul that sincerely loves! He would go, he would run, he would ride post to please God;
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no precept harsh where the heart is right. Christ made chief, and so is his will, above an Isaac.
no precept harsh where the heart is right. christ made chief, and so is his will, above an Isaac.
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By faith, Abraham when he was tried offered up Isaac. By faith, Abraham when he was tried offered up Isaac.
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God tried Abraham what was chief in his heart, himself or Isaac, and Abraham gives open testimony of his affection in his action. Sinne approved, speaks Christ undervalued.
God tried Abraham what was chief in his heart, himself or Isaac, and Abraham gives open testimony of his affection in his actium. Sin approved, speaks christ undervalved.
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Will is strong, lusts overcoming and pleasing to the most, and alas for such souls, Christ is not prised as chief, Approbatio mali, est reprobatio animi.
Will is strong, Lustiest overcoming and pleasing to the most, and alas for such Souls, christ is not prised as chief, Approval mali, est Reprobation animi.
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Some sinne from mis-understanding, God pities these:
some sin from misunderstanding, God pities these:
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some sinne from mis-affection, more then from mis-apprehension, they love darknesse better then light, which is reprobation of mind, a soul disapproving the truth which he knows.
Some sin from mis-affection, more then from misapprehension, they love darkness better then Light, which is reprobation of mind, a soul disapproving the truth which he knows.
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What I would I understand not, or I know not, saith Paul, when he wrought evil,
What I would I understand not, or I know not, Says Paul, when he wrought evil,
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and he argues from hence, that God and the Gospel would pity him.
and he argues from hence, that God and the Gospel would pity him.
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day is night to the dead, sunshine darknesse; Christ close by, yet not apprehended by the dead;
day is night to the dead, sunshine darkness; christ close by, yet not apprehended by the dead;
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Coloss. 1.18. The first born from the dead.Coloss. 1.18. The First born from the dead.
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THere are two first-born mentioned in this chapter, the first-born of every creature, verse 15. and the first-born from the dead: the one respects being, the other respects well-being,
THere Are two firstborn mentioned in this chapter, the firstborn of every creature, verse 15. and the firstborn from the dead: the one respects being, the other respects well-being,
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and Christ is first in both these, first in being in reference to all the creation,
and christ is First in both these, First in being in Referente to all the creation,
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and first in well-being, in reference to the new creation;
and First in well-being, in Referente to the new creation;
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the first that came forth from under the power of sinne alive, which is the first-born from the dead here meant, which the Apostle calls the first-born amongst many brethren elsewhere, that is, the first in our nature in the state of divine favour.
the First that Come forth from under the power of sin alive, which is the firstborn from the dead Here meant, which the Apostle calls the firstborn among many brothers elsewhere, that is, the First in our nature in the state of divine favour.
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Christ broke the ice (as we speak) in reference to that body of death, under which the state of mankind lay,
christ broke the ice (as we speak) in Referente to that body of death, under which the state of mankind lay,
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and so the first that came forth alive from under the guilt of sinne, and the killing justice of God.
and so the First that Come forth alive from under the guilt of sin, and the killing Justice of God.
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This time is sad, so is our text, it leads us to behold a world of dead men.
This time is sad, so is our text, it leads us to behold a world of dead men.
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Christ knocks at the doore, the voice though just behind, or just before, yet not heard:
christ knocks At the door, the voice though just behind, or just before, yet not herd:
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From the dead, &c. The term is indefinite, and speaks our condition universally.From the dead, etc. The term is indefinite, and speaks our condition universally.
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We are all by sinne dead, without power to please God, and liable to wrath for ever,
We Are all by sin dead, without power to please God, and liable to wrath for ever,
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and Christ the first that made way out of this condition, the first that broke through that displeasure which spoild us all.
and christ the First that made Way out of this condition, the First that broke through that displeasure which spoiled us all.
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Bodily death is sad, soul-death a thousand times more sad:
Bodily death is sad, Soul death a thousand times more sad:
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we must walk amongst the tombes for an houre, we are to rip up the dead, to set out the nature of soul-death.
we must walk among the tombs for an hour, we Are to rip up the dead, to Set out the nature of Soul death.
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Breath is gone, the spirit of God is not in a dead soul. Breath is gone, the Spirit of God is not in a dead soul.
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Union speaks life, Sathan not Christ, lies in a sinners heart, he is alive to sinne; affection strong, action, that is, evil action, free among the dead.
union speaks life, Sathan not christ, lies in a Sinners heart, he is alive to sin; affection strong, actium, that is, evil actium, free among the dead.
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Such light hath such motion, ghosts walk in the dark, wayes of death dead souls walk in.
Such Light hath such motion, Ghosts walk in the dark, ways of death dead Souls walk in.
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Spirituall death, is a soul cast out from God;
Spiritual death, is a soul cast out from God;
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a soul cast out from God, casts out God, the word of God, the operations of God;
a soul cast out from God, Cast out God, the word of God, the operations of God;
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a dead soul fights against life, quicknings are as stabbings, sermons which stirre are conjurings;
a dead soul fights against life, quickenings Are as stabbings, Sermons which stir Are Conjurings;
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his eyes stare, his heart quakes, let Paul be gone, Felix will be in hell else before the time:
his eyes stare, his heart quakes, let Paul be gone, Felix will be in hell Else before the time:
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the words of life, are death to a dead soul, Felix soul is in departing, whilest a world of life was imparted to him:
the words of life, Are death to a dead soul, Felix soul is in departing, whilst a world of life was imparted to him:
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nothing will keep life in a dead soul, but the departing of Christ, and his quickning spirit.
nothing will keep life in a dead soul, but the departing of christ, and his quickening Spirit.
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The dead deny the resurrection, they would not be raised out of their grave, means that are used this way, are to them as conjuring from the dead, gastly.
The dead deny the resurrection, they would not be raised out of their grave, means that Are used this Way, Are to them as conjuring from the dead, ghastly.
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Christs yoke is easie, wisdomes wayes are pleasant: so the devils yoke is easie, and his wayes are pleasant:
Christ yoke is easy, wisdoms ways Are pleasant: so the Devils yoke is easy, and his ways Are pleasant:
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the dead are at rest in sinne, they feel no pain though in the way to hell, till they come there. Eyes closed;
the dead Are At rest in sin, they feel no pain though in the Way to hell, till they come there. Eyes closed;
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this also belongs to the dead in sinne.
this also belongs to the dead in sin.
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The dead see nothing, godlinesse is a mystery, and the word of life a parable to a dead soul. Confusion covers the dead;
The dead see nothing, godliness is a mystery, and the word of life a parable to a dead soul. Confusion covers the dead;
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Ordinances that are as the tree of life, of the Lords own planting, speak Christ to the life, and make dead souls alive.
Ordinances that Are as the tree of life, of the lords own planting, speak christ to the life, and make dead Souls alive.
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He that shall drink of the waters which I shall give him, &c. If the stomach be weak to this, lively ordinances must be looked out: dead ordinances, make dead souls.He that shall drink of the waters which I shall give him, etc. If the stomach be weak to this, lively ordinances must be looked out: dead ordinances, make dead Souls.
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You must drink of the waters that Christ profereth you ▪ and then you will find a well of waters springing up in you to everlasting life.
You must drink of the waters that christ proffereth you ▪ and then you will find a well of waters springing up in you to everlasting life.
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Christs merit and Christs spirit is this mans, he hath eternall life abiding in him, and is passed from death.
Christ merit and Christ Spirit is this men, he hath Eternal life abiding in him, and is passed from death.
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the soul that indeed this moveth, is joyned to all the living, and is a lively soul indeed;
the soul that indeed this moves, is joined to all the living, and is a lively soul indeed;
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He satisfieth for me, he intercedeth for me, he appeareth in the face of perfect righteousnesse for me: All these are vitall acts;
He Satisfieth for me, he intercedeth for me, he appears in the face of perfect righteousness for me: All these Are vital acts;
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Coming to Christ is application of Christ, He hath loved [ me, and given himself for [ me.
Coming to christ is application of christ, He hath loved [ me, and given himself for [ me.
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and come to Christ they find ease, a spirit of life and joy.
and come to christ they find ease, a Spirit of life and joy.
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Waters of life are given to swouning persons, they that grone and are heavie loden with sinne,
Waters of life Are given to swooning Persons, they that groan and Are heavy laden with sin,
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and then he doth all for them.
and then he does all for them.
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he slayeth pride, and bringeth souls to fall at his feet, willing to be done any thing with,
he slays pride, and brings Souls to fallen At his feet, willing to be done any thing with,
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but Christs merit and order both must. Christ killeth and then maketh alive;
but Christ merit and order both must. christ kills and then makes alive;
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so he will but unite what remaineth to himself. Our merit must not be thought of, for alas what can the dead do!
so he will but unite what remains to himself. Our merit must not be Thought of, for alas what can the dead doe!
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you must let Christ kill any thing, so he will but make alive your souls, cut off any thing, a right hand,
you must let christ kill any thing, so he will but make alive your Souls, Cut off any thing, a right hand,
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Dead hearts look to it, your sinnes loved and Christ rejected, you cannot live:
Dead hearts look to it, your Sins loved and christ rejected, you cannot live:
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the dead want life, because they will not come to Christ. You will not come to me that you may have life.
the dead want life, Because they will not come to christ. You will not come to me that you may have life.
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Death and him that had the power of death Christ hath destroyed, and all that would do the like, must come to him. Perversnesse will kill sinners quite;
Death and him that had the power of death christ hath destroyed, and all that would do the like, must come to him. Perverseness will kill Sinners quite;
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Christ is the first risen from the dead, and whom he taketh by the hand, arise next after him.
christ is the First risen from the dead, and whom he Takes by the hand, arise next After him.
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or all will die for ever. Two things tend to spirituall life. Christ strongly applied; his ordinances throughly pursued.
or all will die for ever. Two things tend to spiritual life. christ strongly applied; his ordinances thoroughly pursued.
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If you have any love to your bodies, or any love to your souls, looke out after spirituall life,
If you have any love to your bodies, or any love to your Souls, look out After spiritual life,
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a dead name, a dead state, a dead body, suit a dead soul:
a dead name, a dead state, a dead body, suit a dead soul:
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these two yeares and upward trading hath been very dead; why, this tenne yeare, this twenty yeare, thy heart hath been dead:
these two Years and upward trading hath been very dead; why, this tenne year, this twenty year, thy heart hath been dead:
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If you have any life in you think of these things. Londoners, Londoners, now trading is dead, think of your dead hearts:
If you have any life in you think of these things. Londoners, Londoners, now trading is dead, think of your dead hearts:
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within, he will do the same, even amongst his own, he will throughly purge [ his floore. within, he will do the same, even among his own, he will thoroughly purge [ his floor.
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every one that stoopeth not, shall be broken: Without, Christ will sweep clean;
every one that stoopeth not, shall be broken: Without, christ will sweep clean;
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justice visites but seldome, but when she doth, she sweeps every room. Every one that is proud, and every one that is lofty, Esay 2.12. Proud flesh is dead flesh, every one that swelleth against Christ shall be lanced;
Justice visits but seldom, but when she does, she sweeps every room. Every one that is proud, and every one that is lofty, Isaiah 2.12. Proud Flesh is dead Flesh, every one that Swells against christ shall be lanced;
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not a wilfull sinner will be spared, for the anger of the Lord is against you;
not a wilful sinner will be spared, for the anger of the Lord is against you;
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yet will you be cut off;
yet will you be Cut off;
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Danger onely stirreth some men, sinners stand up from the dead, do you see nothing coming towards you? God is against you, is not he all enemies? and all engines? the sword of man may be sheathed,
Danger only stirs Some men, Sinners stand up from the dead, do you see nothing coming towards you? God is against you, is not he all enemies? and all Engines? the sword of man may be sheathed,
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The axe is laid to the root now, I beleeve every dead tree will down, ere Christ lay down his axe.
The axe is laid to the root now, I believe every dead tree will down, ere christ lay down his axe.
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dead sinners, dead Christians, buy your winding-sheets, make your wills, if there be any life in me, your condition is dangerous.
dead Sinners, dead Christians, buy your winding-sheets, make your wills, if there be any life in me, your condition is dangerous.
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and presageth the death of all, if the Lord heal it not. Prepare coffins and graves for the dead:
and presages the death of all, if the Lord heal it not. Prepare coffins and graves for the dead:
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and good men dead, and is there no life left? Ignorant men dead, men of light dead, death passeth over all; passion swayeth high and low, 'tis a pang of death,
and good men dead, and is there no life left? Ignorant men dead, men of Light dead, death passes over all; passion swayeth high and low, it's a pang of death,
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what are become of spirituall bowels? are they ript up too? are bad men dead,
what Are become of spiritual bowels? Are they ripped up too? Are bad men dead,
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Husband dead, wife dead, child dead, and yet no mourning for the dead. This generation affrighteth me;
Husband dead, wife dead, child dead, and yet no mourning for the dead. This generation affrighteth me;
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the dead are in every house, yea almost in every bed, and yet no Lord have mercy at the doore:
the dead Are in every house, yea almost in every Bed, and yet no Lord have mercy At the door:
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fields, cities, towns, dipped and dyed in bloud. Dead bodies are many, but dead souls are more;
fields, cities, Towns, dipped and died in blood. Dead bodies Are many, but dead Souls Are more;
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Dead souls are all buried in the night in utter darknesse. The summe of all is this, Spirituall death is a soul seperated from God, under pollution and conviction, untill condemnation. 'Tis a time of slaughter;
Dead Souls Are all buried in the night in utter darkness. The sum of all is this, Spiritual death is a soul separated from God, under pollution and conviction, until condemnation. It's a time of slaughter;
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[ This night they shall take away thy soul. [ This night they shall take away thy soul.
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A dead soul is stretched out, carried forth, and buried in the night, saith the Text;
A dead soul is stretched out, carried forth, and buried in the night, Says the Text;
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This night [ they shall take away thy soul. This night [ they shall take away thy soul.
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There be black bearers below, and they are fetched up when wicked souls depart, and thousands of them stand ready to carry the dead to their place.
There be black bearer below, and they Are fetched up when wicked Souls depart, and thousands of them stand ready to carry the dead to their place.
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The dead are stretched out and buried; the dead bury the dead:
The dead Are stretched out and buried; the dead bury the dead:
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spirituall death is a heart under the mere sence and guilt of wrath. Worms eat the dead, conscience gnaweth souls that lie in their sinnes.
spiritual death is a heart under the mere sense and guilt of wrath. Worms eat the dead, conscience gnaweth Souls that lie in their Sins.
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Conviction is the proper divine operation in a dead soul; men under the power of sinne, are under the power of wrath here;
Conviction is the proper divine operation in a dead soul; men under the power of sin, Are under the power of wrath Here;
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Stretched out, coffin'd and buried, this is the last property of the dead. Dead in sinne, are stretched out with a witnesse; conscience is racked:
Stretched out, coffined and buried, this is the last property of the dead. Dead in sin, Are stretched out with a witness; conscience is racked:
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The grave and hell, do not purifie the dead. Spirituall death, is a soul eternally lothing, and lothed.
The grave and hell, do not purify the dead. Spiritual death, is a soul eternally loathing, and loathed.
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Sinne is everlasting, so is justice, the soul that lies in it, is an abomination from generation to generation.
Sin is everlasting, so is Justice, the soul that lies in it, is an abomination from generation to generation.
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Spirituall death, 'tis a man abominable to God, person, action, in life, in death; the dead stink alwayes, God hates a wicked soul forever.
Spiritual death, it's a man abominable to God, person, actium, in life, in death; the dead stink always, God hates a wicked soul forever.
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Affection false, and your lungs are rotten, the opening of your mouth to God, is as the opening of a sepulchre.
Affection false, and your lungs Are rotten, the opening of your Mouth to God, is as the opening of a Sepulchre.
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Spirituall death is the inward parts very wickednesse, the heart given to a harlot, a strumpet is base and stinking. Spiritual death is the inward parts very wickedness, the heart given to a harlot, a strumpet is base and stinking.
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as good, this stinks abominably in the nostrils of God.
as good, this stinks abominably in the nostrils of God.
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sinne ruling, the heart sleights truth, the heart sleighting truth, life is evil, and yet pleaded for,
sin ruling, the heart sleights truth, the heart Slighting truth, life is evil, and yet pleaded for,
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and all run, and bloud & filth is wallowed in. Spirituall death is the soul under the rule of sinne;
and all run, and blood & filth is wallowed in. Spiritual death is the soul under the Rule of sin;
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The dead are all dead, all filthy, from the crown of the head to the sole of the foot, full of sores, plague-sores,
The dead Are all dead, all filthy, from the crown of the head to the sole of the foot, full of sores, plague-sores,
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the whole bulk and carcase of Christianitie, stinking to Christ & Christians.
the Whole bulk and carcase of Christianity, stinking to christ & Christians.
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Temptations overcome, what Sathan saith is law and Gospel, imaginations evil, and all so, and onely so, evil;
Temptations overcome, what Sathan Says is law and Gospel, Imaginations evil, and all so, and only so, evil;
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Malignity hath got victory, the whole state is corrupted, all the bloud black and filthy in the dead.
Malignity hath god victory, the Whole state is corrupted, all the blood black and filthy in the dead.
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and looks upon, in wisdomes house. Carcase stinking. The dead smell lothsome; the dead in sins do so.
and looks upon, in wisdoms house. Carcase stinking. The dead smell loathsome; the dead in Sins do so.
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the wisdome of the world is foolishnesse in it self, the wisdome of the Scriptures is even also the same to a dead soul, he knows nothing as he ought, not the things he gathers,
the Wisdom of the world is foolishness in it self, the Wisdom of the Scriptures is even also the same to a dead soul, he knows nothing as he ought, not the things he gathers,
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hold a torch to the eye of the dead, yet he sees nothing, and if ye could hold the sunne close to the eyes of a dead man, yet could he apprehend nothing:
hold a torch to the eye of the dead, yet he sees nothing, and if you could hold the sun close to the eyes of a dead man, yet could he apprehend nothing:
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Spirituall death 'tis spirituall understanding quite lost, one not able to discern divine things, however externally advantaged:
Spiritual death it's spiritual understanding quite lost, one not able to discern divine things, however externally advantaged:
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Pride buds, as the Prophet speaks, sinne spreads, God frowns, hell gapes, yet the dead see nothing.Pride buds, as the Prophet speaks, sin spreads, God frowns, hell gapes, yet the dead see nothing.
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our Gospel is hid, though this be light, more sparkling, more shining, then all other light.
our Gospel is hid, though this be Light, more sparkling, more shining, then all other Light.
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reason is rebellion, doing is undoing, and yet the soul thinks all is well. Light is darknesse, sweet is bitter, life is death to a dead soul; Jacob is Esau;
reason is rebellion, doing is undoing, and yet the soul thinks all is well. Light is darkness, sweet is bitter, life is death to a dead soul; Jacob is Esau;
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the blind miscall every person, and every thing. O that thou hadst known in this thy day.
the blind miscall every person, and every thing. Oh that thou Hadst known in this thy day.
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The sunne brought out of heaven, and set at the doore, and yet not discerned; the dead see nothing in the day time;
The sun brought out of heaven, and Set At the door, and yet not discerned; the dead see nothing in the day time;
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If you have many upon your back, 'tis very disadvantageous in fight, you cannot so easily fetch them off all,
If you have many upon your back, it's very disadvantageous in fight, you cannot so Easily fetch them off all,
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Know what is your peace and safety in these evil times, and observe it.
Know what is your peace and safety in these evil times, and observe it.
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and therefore he returns with seven worse spirits, and so your latter end is worse then your beginning.
and Therefore he returns with seven Worse spirits, and so your latter end is Worse then your beginning.
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Sinners, you cut your own throats, in that you give not Christ a universall command, you will not suffer him to out the strong man quite,
Sinners, you Cut your own throats, in that you give not christ a universal command, you will not suffer him to out the strong man quite,
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and then he in justice lets go all, and then all that seemed good comes to nothing.
and then he in Justice lets go all, and then all that seemed good comes to nothing.
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and give him a full dominion, and a full hold-fast, they will let Christ hold but a little,
and give him a full dominion, and a full holdfast, they will let christ hold but a little,
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The apostacy of persons now so common, springs from hence, that they give not up all to Christ,
The apostasy of Persons now so Common, springs from hence, that they give not up all to christ,
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when there is no sand in the foundation but all rock, then winds may blow, and storms beat, and yet the building will stand.
when there is no sand in the Foundation but all rock, then winds may blow, and storms beatrice, and yet the building will stand.
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and gives him preheminence in gifts above thousands. Condition is secure, standing is firm indeed, when Christ hath hold of all:
and gives him pre-eminence in Gifts above thousands. Condition is secure, standing is firm indeed, when christ hath hold of all:
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he fled for it, that Christ might have in all things the preheminence, and Christ flies after him,
he fled for it, that christ might have in all things the pre-eminence, and christ flies After him,
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as if Christ had left his head wholly in Johns breast!
as if christ had left his head wholly in Johns breast!
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and Christ will lay his heart and his head too in Johns bosome. What parts! what a spirit of light and revelation had the Apostle John!
and christ will lay his heart and his head too in Johns bosom. What parts! what a Spirit of Light and Revelation had the Apostle John!
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Love Christ much, and he will love you much, let John lay his head in Christs bosome,
Love christ much, and he will love you much, let John lay his head in Christ bosom,
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As we anoint, we are anointed; anoint Christ all over, not onely head but feet, and so he will do you.
As we anoint, we Are anointed; anoint christ all over, not only head but feet, and so he will do you.
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and he makes warre within, when kept from thence. Communion is sweet, and dispensations are full, when Christ hath an universall dominion.
and he makes war within, when kept from thence. Communion is sweet, and dispensations Are full, when christ hath an universal dominion.
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and under the feet of the men of this world. Christ doth triumph in his throne, let what warre will be without;
and under the feet of the men of this world. christ does triumph in his throne, let what war will be without;
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Christ keeps up the heart mightily, when name, and state, and all things without are down,
christ keeps up the heart mightily, when name, and state, and all things without Are down,
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If the heart can endure tribulation to let Christ reigne, if it can let men domineer as they will, to give Christ preheminence over it self, there is sweet peace in such a state:
If the heart can endure tribulation to let christ Reign, if it can let men domineer as they will, to give christ pre-eminence over it self, there is sweet peace in such a state:
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and carrie all in the soul, there is sweet peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation, but in me peace, saith Christ.
and carry all in the soul, there is sweet peace. In the world you shall have tribulation, but in me peace, Says christ.
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'tis true of Christ, he smiles upon them which he leads, when he can rule all,
it's true of christ, he smiles upon them which he leads, when he can Rule all,
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When the strong man rules, all is at peace:
When the strong man rules, all is At peace:
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Hearts that can give Christ the preheminence in all things, have a very blessed condition, Communion sweet, dispensations full, tranquility secure:
Hearts that can give christ the pre-eminence in all things, have a very blessed condition, Communion sweet, dispensations full, tranquillity secure:
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and look how farre you are below your duty, so farre below your blessednesse.
and look how Far you Are below your duty, so Far below your blessedness.
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Cold hearts, brawnie hearts, proud hearts, rotten hearts, your plague is great, you can never advance Christ to his preheminence,
Cold hearts, brawny hearts, proud hearts, rotten hearts, your plague is great, you can never advance christ to his pre-eminence,
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Love must be very strong, conscience very tender, the heart very humble, grace very sincere, to give Christ the preheminence in all things.
Love must be very strong, conscience very tender, the heart very humble, grace very sincere, to give christ the pre-eminence in all things.
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I know not what hearts you have for Christ, I know what hearts we all should have, to set Christ at this height my text speaks of.
I know not what hearts you have for christ, I know what hearts we all should have, to Set christ At this height my text speaks of.
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good men will become very bad, and speak and do against their conscience, and break their peace to keep a bubble whole, their honour with men and the like.
good men will become very bad, and speak and do against their conscience, and break their peace to keep a bubble Whole, their honour with men and the like.
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and judgement must have love to quicken it, and warm it, or else men erre on the left hand;
and judgement must have love to quicken it, and warm it, or Else men err on the left hand;
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Affection must have judgement to guide it, or else men erre on the right hand;
Affection must have judgement to guide it, or Else men err on the right hand;
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love is bountifull, she will give Christ all, she seeks not her own, she sets Christ as high as God sets him, whatever it cost her.
love is bountiful, she will give christ all, she seeks not her own, she sets christ as high as God sets him, whatever it cost her.
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Let us all look about us and know our duty; truth, not men, must be our rule, and blessed are they that can receive this:
Let us all look about us and know our duty; truth, not men, must be our Rule, and blessed Are they that can receive this:
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Is our long bondage so soon forgot? Is our present bleeding nothing? Can we tell whether we shall live or die? Shall we not put Christ inprimis in our will? Shall we not give our dying breath to vote up Christ above all? are we not low enough yet, to set Christ high? to give him the preheminence in all things? Surely we shall be?
Is our long bondage so soon forgotten? Is our present bleeding nothing? Can we tell whither we shall live or die? Shall we not put christ inprimis in our will? Shall we not give our dying breath to vote up christ above all? Are we not low enough yet, to Set christ high? to give him the pre-eminence in all things? Surely we shall be?
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England thou art unhappy at the practise of this point, to raise the Lord Jesus above all, to give him the preheminence in all things, the Lord grant it be not required of us.
England thou art unhappy At the practice of this point, to raise the Lord jesus above all, to give him the pre-eminence in all things, the Lord grant it be not required of us.
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nature weak, passion strong, men transported with pride, do they know not what, throw down Christ to keep up themselves.
nature weak, passion strong, men transported with pride, do they know not what, throw down christ to keep up themselves.
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'tis his Motto, King of kings, his grand prerogative, and yet fear destroyes this quite. Let flesh and bloud attend to this:
it's his Motto, King of Kings, his grand prerogative, and yet Fear Destroys this quite. Let Flesh and blood attend to this:
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The universality of Christs dominion, is the great jewell of his crown, that which distinguisheth him from all the great ones in the world;
The universality of Christ dominion, is the great jewel of his crown, that which Distinguisheth him from all the great ones in the world;
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and speaks sinfull fear if we obey it.
and speaks sinful Fear if we obey it.
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What command soever, or from whom soever, opposing any command of Christ, destroyes the universality of his authority,
What command soever, or from whom soever, opposing any command of christ, Destroys the universality of his Authority,
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and pursued their duty, not fearing the kings command.
and pursued their duty, not fearing the Kings command.
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Pharaoh puts forth an universall command, every sonne that is born to the Hebrews, ye shall cast into the river, and Moses parents opposed to this, the universality of Christs power,
Pharaoh puts forth an universal command, every son that is born to the Hebrews, you shall cast into the river, and Moses Parents opposed to this, the universality of Christ power,
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Moses parents did their duty to Christ in him, and kept him alive, not fearing the commands of the king, Hebr. 11.23.
Moses Parents did their duty to christ in him, and kept him alive, not fearing the commands of the King, Hebrew 11.23.
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Oppose Christs least commands, to the commands of the greatest men in the world, follow the Lamb whither soever he goeth.
Oppose Christ least commands, to the commands of the greatest men in the world, follow the Lamb whither soever he Goes.
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Stoop to the universality of Christs commands, as God hath set him, so do you, over all, in all things.
Stoop to the universality of Christ commands, as God hath Set him, so do you, over all, in all things.
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desperate hearts have suitable justice, they go down quick into the pit.
desperate hearts have suitable Justice, they go down quick into the pit.
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truth shall never command me in this. Now the man hath made his will, he will die presently:
truth shall never command me in this. Now the man hath made his will, he will die presently:
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a presumptuous soul denies the universality of Christs dominion to his face, and stands upon his guard against all the host of heaven;
a presumptuous soul Denies the universality of Christ dominion to his face, and Stands upon his guard against all the host of heaven;
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Watch your hearts sinners, they grow desperately wicked quickly:
Watch your hearts Sinners, they grow desperately wicked quickly:
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Christ will have the preheminence of this proud person, wherein he deals proudly Christ will be above him.
christ will have the pre-eminence of this proud person, wherein he deals proudly christ will be above him.
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and yet promise felicity to themselves, and that is more amisse. A soul at this height is near falling.
and yet promise felicity to themselves, and that is more amiss. A soul At this height is near falling.
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Sinners propose to themselves what pleaseth them, though it displease God, and bear out themselves that this shall hold, they propose what is amisse,
Sinners propose to themselves what Pleases them, though it displease God, and bear out themselves that this shall hold, they propose what is amiss,
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Tremble, proud profane hearts, at the universality of Christs power, he will have the preheminence over you.
Tremble, proud profane hearts, At the universality of Christ power, he will have the pre-eminence over you.
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and now you shall see one underfoot presently, Christ, or the creature that riseth up against him.
and now you shall see one underfoot presently, christ, or the creature that Riseth up against him.
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when men flie out, God flies out;
when men fly out, God flies out;
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and we shall think of Christ as of our selves. Thou thoughtest that I was altogether such a one at thy self, Psalme 50.21. Christ will not bear mens base conceptions of him, Christ misapprehended, his majesty falls, majesty fallen in the heart, man runnes wild;
and we shall think of christ as of our selves. Thou thoughtest that I was altogether such a one At thy self, Psalm 50.21. christ will not bear men's base conceptions of him, christ misapprehended, his majesty falls, majesty fallen in the heart, man runs wild;
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Thoughts of things above us, must be carefully shaped by truth, and not by fancie, divine majesty will fall else,
Thoughts of things above us, must be carefully shaped by truth, and not by fancy, divine majesty will fallen Else,
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our reach is short and shallow, and yet according to this we frame thoughts still of him that is above us.
our reach is short and shallow, and yet according to this we frame thoughts still of him that is above us.
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Let universall power be universally laid to heart, & so I come to apply this point:
Let universal power be universally laid to heart, & so I come to apply this point:
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and fast by him, because of the vastnesse of his presence. All runnes into this, Christ hath an universall preheminence, a dominion over all.
and fast by him, Because of the vastness of his presence. All runs into this, christ hath an universal pre-eminence, a dominion over all.
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he hath a presentiall sight, not a sight of any one at a distance as we have, every thing is full in his eye,
he hath a presential sighed, not a sighed of any one At a distance as we have, every thing is full in his eye,
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And adde but one thing more, and it will exceedingly tend to the glory of Christs sight:
And add but one thing more, and it will exceedingly tend to the glory of Christ sighed:
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Get thee behind me Sathan, said he to Peter.Get thee behind me Sathan, said he to Peter.
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he knows his voice when he speaks in a Saint, as well as when he speaks in a serpent.
he knows his voice when he speaks in a Saint, as well as when he speaks in a serpent.
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He can tell where Sathan is, when hid in a sheepskin;
He can tell where Sathan is, when hid in a sheepskin;
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and hardly no terms to expresse, to wit our souls, the fabrick and motion of them.
and hardly no terms to express, to wit our Souls, the fabric and motion of them.
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in his book are all our members written, yea in his book is written that which hath no members,
in his book Are all our members written, yea in his book is written that which hath no members,
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All things are naked before him, not onely bodies, but spirits, whose vastnesse is farre deeper, and more then all the creation beside:All things Are naked before him, not only bodies, but spirits, whose vastness is Far Deeper, and more then all the creation beside:
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yea, Christ looks beyond Adam, beyond all that are or ever were.
yea, christ looks beyond Adam, beyond all that Are or ever were.
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Christ looks beyond Luther, beyond Solomon, beyond Abraham, who looked a great way, and saw Christ very farre off,
christ looks beyond Luther, beyond Solomon, beyond Abraham, who looked a great Way, and saw christ very Far off,
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and looks far, and yet looks not so far as Christ, who is the eye of worlds, of this world and that world, as heaven is called, Luke 20.35.
and looks Far, and yet looks not so Far as christ, who is the eye of world's, of this world and that world, as heaven is called, Lycia 20.35.
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] The sunne is the eye of the world, and 'tis a very fair one,] The sun is the eye of the world, and it's a very fair one,
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'Tis like that expression in another case, Not a thought in our hearts but he knows it [ altogether.
It's like that expression in Another case, Not a Thought in our hearts but he knows it [ altogether.
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he discovers deep things out of the darknesse, not a mote in the sunne, not a hair on your head but he numbers it, knows one by one, which is very exact knowledge.
he discovers deep things out of the darkness, not a mote in the sun, not a hair on your head but he numbers it, knows one by one, which is very exact knowledge.
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when power cannot, but it cannot do so with Christ;
when power cannot, but it cannot do so with christ;
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Some could over-rule such and such things, were they but aware of them, craft carries it with you ofttimes,
some could overrule such and such things, were they but aware of them, craft carries it with you ofttimes,
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his eye is very strong, nothing can be hid from it.
his eye is very strong, nothing can be hid from it.
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Christ hath an inspective power over all: he hath the preheminence for sight; he is oculis eminentior, his eyes runne through the earth, and behold all;
christ hath an inspective power over all: he hath the pre-eminence for sighed; he is oculis eminentior, his eyes run through the earth, and behold all;
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Some hearts are very hard to learn, and yet not too hard for Christ to teach, he can teach blocks and stones, of stones he can raise seed to Abraham.
some hearts Are very hard to Learn, and yet not too hard for christ to teach, he can teach blocks and stones, of stones he can raise seed to Abraham.
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a complete light, and a complete power to impart it, to any soul in any place.
a complete Light, and a complete power to impart it, to any soul in any place.
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yea universally instructive, whoever comes thrives. Wisdomes house hath seven pillars, and sends out maidens every where:
yea universally instructive, whoever comes thrives. Wisdoms house hath seven pillars, and sends out maidens every where:
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Who so is simple, let him turn in hither, Prov. 9.4. Wisdome keeps a free-school, universally receptive, that is, for all comers though never so simple,Who so is simple, let him turn in hither, Curae 9.4. Wisdom keeps a Free-school, universally receptive, that is, for all comers though never so simple,
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Christ can as the sunne, till all the world with light, and life, he hath power over all flesh, and he speaks it in regard of instruction, Joh. 17.2. Some spirits are very fleshly, and very sottish, yet Christ hath power over these, to make them wise.
christ can as the sun, till all the world with Light, and life, he hath power over all Flesh, and he speaks it in regard of instruction, John 17.2. some spirits Are very fleshly, and very sottish, yet christ hath power over these, to make them wise.
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he can make knowledge cover the face of the earth, as the waters do the sea.
he can make knowledge cover the face of the earth, as the waters do the sea.
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Christ hath an instructive power over all, he can teach all nations, his commission is so large, English, Dutch, French;
christ hath an instructive power over all, he can teach all Nations, his commission is so large, English, Dutch, French;
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but it is all one to Christ to have many behind him, as before him, those that are upon his back, he can fetch them off and lay them under his feet with ease, he is the best at the use of his arms, he hath the preheminence in warre, a destructive power over all.
but it is all one to christ to have many behind him, as before him, those that Are upon his back, he can fetch them off and lay them under his feet with ease, he is the best At the use of his arms, he hath the pre-eminence in war, a destructive power over all.
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He must reign till he hath put all his enemies under his feet. 1. Cor. 15.25.He must Reign till he hath put all his enemies under his feet. 1. Cor. 15.25.
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and make long furrows, but he fetcheth them off his back, and layeth them under his feet, all of them.
and make long furrows, but he Fetches them off his back, and Layeth them under his feet, all of them.
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] He had amongst all the preheminence indeed: Enemies are many, and they are upon Christs back, and there for a long while,] He had among all the pre-eminence indeed: Enemies Are many, and they Are upon Christ back, and there for a long while,
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I will instance but in one battell that Christ fought, Exod. 14.28. He destroyed Pharaoh and all his Host, that there remained [ not so much as [ one of them ] saith the Text. Which is admired; again Psal. 106.11. The waters covered their enemies, there was [ not one of them left.
I will instance but in one battle that christ fought, Exod 14.28. He destroyed Pharaoh and all his Host, that there remained [ not so much as [ one of them ] Says the Text. Which is admired; again Psalm 106.11. The waters covered their enemies, there was [ not one of them left.
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many have fought with him, but he hath slain them all: In the field Christ hath preheminence.
many have fought with him, but he hath slave them all: In the field christ hath pre-eminence.
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The word speaketh power destructive, power instructive, power inspective. Christ hath a destructive power over all, he hath many enemies, yet not one above him;
The word speaks power destructive, power instructive, power inspective. christ hath a destructive power over all, he hath many enemies, yet not one above him;
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We will travell as farre in Christs dominion as we can in an houre.
We will travel as Far in Christ dominion as we can in an hour.
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Universall dominion is large, too long and too broad for any creature to travell; it speaketh many things, we shall touch some.
Universal dominion is large, too long and too broad for any creature to travel; it speaks many things, we shall touch Some.
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The command of Christ is proclaim'd in this expression, how large his commission is to controll all.
The command of christ is proclaimed in this expression, how large his commission is to control all.
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no nor Angels righteousnesse, among all things in earth and in Heaven, he hath the preheminence.
no nor Angels righteousness, among all things in earth and in Heaven, he hath the pre-eminence.
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Our righteousnesse extendeth not to him. Our righteousnesse;Our righteousness extendeth not to him. Our righteousness;
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things averse to him can take nothing from him, and things congruous to him can adde nothing to him:
things averse to him can take nothing from him, and things congruous to him can add nothing to him:
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He is the Rose of Sharon, and the Lillie of the valleyes, he is above opposition, and above comparison:
He is the Rose of Sharon, and the Lily of the valleys, he is above opposition, and above comparison:
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Evill men cannot over match Christ by their sinne, good men cannot over match him in their virtue, he is sweeter then the sweetest soul alive;
Evil men cannot over match christ by their sin, good men cannot over match him in their virtue, he is Sweeten then the Sweetest soul alive;
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No man is so bigge in conceit as Christ is in deed, nor so high in thought as Christ is really Vice when at highest is below Christ, Virtue when at highest 'tis below Christ: all is under his feet.
No man is so big in conceit as christ is in deed, nor so high in Thought as christ is really Vice when At highest is below christ, Virtue when At highest it's below christ: all is under his feet.
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pride nesteth it self among the Stars, and yet then it is below Christ.
pride nesteth it self among the Stars, and yet then it is below christ.
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but Christ hath an universall command, in all things he hath the preheminence. Evill hearts swell bigge, and sometimes rise high;
but christ hath an universal command, in all things he hath the pre-eminence. Evil hearts swell big, and sometime rise high;
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Some are great in such a compasse, every ones Sun hath a circle, every ones glory hath circumference, every ones Sceptre hath bounds, they can command onely within such a countrie, none are over all, not the greatest Princes that are;
some Are great in such a compass, every ones Sun hath a circle, every ones glory hath circumference, every ones Sceptre hath bounds, they can command only within such a country, none Are over all, not the greatest Princes that Are;
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Coloss. 1.18. That in all things he might have the preheminence. THe latitude of Christs dominion is here exprest, 'tis without limits, and without parallel.Coloss. 1.18. That in all things he might have the pre-eminence. THe latitude of Christ dominion is Here expressed, it's without Limits, and without parallel.
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as a God of, and a God at this work.
as a God of, and a God At this work.
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Coloss. 1.19. For it pleased the Father, &c. YOu set sweet bryer at your doore, the very entrance into some houses is taking:Coloss. 1.19. For it pleased the Father, etc. YOu Set sweet Bryer At your door, the very Entrance into Some houses is taking:
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'tis so in the verse I am now going upon; here is a term in the front, as full of honey as Canaan:
it's so in the verse I am now going upon; Here is a term in the front, as full of honey as Canaan:
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here is an Angel at the doore as glorious as heaven: you can no sooner begin to reade, but your hearts must needs begin to leap,
Here is an Angel At the door as glorious as heaven: you can no sooner begin to read, but your hearts must needs begin to leap,
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if they be as heavenly as they should be. You are smiled upon and saluted at the doore, with precious words:
if they be as heavenly as they should be. You Are smiled upon and saluted At the door, with precious words:
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It pleased the Father, &c. The word Father is not in the originall, onely it pleased: which is so rather to be expressed, that it may be fitly applyed to Father and holy Ghost;It pleased the Father, etc. The word Father is not in the original, only it pleased: which is so rather to be expressed, that it may be fitly applied to Father and holy Ghost;
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for both are contented and delighted in Christ, to lay out themselves for man in him.
for both Are contented and delighted in christ, to lay out themselves for man in him.
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Kindnesse comes from a full spring, & in a full channel to fallen man:
Kindness comes from a full spring, & in a full channel to fallen man:
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God the Father pleased, and God the holy Ghost pleased, that Christ should come stored into the world, to restore poore souls.
God the Father pleased, and God the holy Ghost pleased, that christ should come stored into the world, to restore poor Souls.
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How freely God contrives relief for man! He eyes extremity, and waves all other motive; his own goodnesse sets him at work, to provide a remedy for a sad condition. It pleased the Father. How freely God contrives relief for man! He eyes extremity, and waves all other motive; his own Goodness sets him At work, to provide a remedy for a sad condition. It pleased the Father.
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Free motion is the purest, it speaks all love; God can move no otherwise towards things below.
Free motion is the Purest, it speaks all love; God can move no otherwise towards things below.
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God is absolute, not any thing without him hath any thing above him, that is, something which he hath not to engage him.
God is absolute, not any thing without him hath any thing above him, that is, something which he hath not to engage him.
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Your felicity secular is seated in many, and you contrive favour for one another, because you judge you shall need it of the same parties in another kind.
Your felicity secular is seated in many, and you contrive favour for one Another, Because you judge you shall need it of the same parties in Another kind.
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God needs none, all need him, and therefore what he doth for any, must needs be at his pleasure. Free motion is the noblest: bounty is proposed, not merit.
God needs none, all need him, and Therefore what he does for any, must needs be At his pleasure. Free motion is the Noblest: bounty is proposed, not merit.
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God will work no otherwise but freely, that every ones crown of kindnesse may be admired as bounty,
God will work no otherwise but freely, that every ones crown of kindness may be admired as bounty,
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as grace in height, as something wholly from heaven. Thou ] hast triumphed gloriously, saith the Scripture;
as grace in height, as something wholly from heaven. Thou ] hast triumphed gloriously, Says the Scripture;
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that is, our mercies are derived to us after an admirable manner, and are full of thy self and of nothing else.
that is, our Mercies Are derived to us After an admirable manner, and Are full of thy self and of nothing Else.
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If a crumb be given to a dog, 'tis bounty;
If a crumb be given to a dog, it's bounty;
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but if the whole feast be given to him, what bounty is this? God doth something that sinne may appear sinne:
but if the Whole feast be given to him, what bounty is this? God does something that sin may appear sin:
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But sinne that it might appear sinne, &c. So God doth something that grace may appear grace, he dispenseth it altogether at his pleasure, that this may altogether appear, and nothing of the creature. Free motion is the surest:But sin that it might appear sin, etc. So God does something that grace may appear grace, he dispenseth it altogether At his pleasure, that this may altogether appear, and nothing of the creature. Free motion is the Surest:
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wheels must be oyled still, where motion is by instruments.
wheels must be oiled still, where motion is by Instruments.
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If there be no motive, yet action goeth on for mans welfare, where motion is free.
If there be no motive, yet actium Goes on for men welfare, where motion is free.
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The mercy of God in Christ, is called sure mercy; sure, because free. What is purely free, is uncapable of cessation, from airie impediments.
The mercy of God in christ, is called sure mercy; sure, Because free. What is purely free, is uncapable of cessation, from airy impediments.
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What God does with pleasure and out of pleasure, he never grows weary of, and thus he sheweth mercy to man, which makes it sure indeed,
What God does with pleasure and out of pleasure, he never grows weary of, and thus he shows mercy to man, which makes it sure indeed,
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and lasting from generation to generation. God moveth surely towards man:
and lasting from generation to generation. God moves surely towards man:
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we are such creatures in our fallen state, that we throw discouragement upon God every moment,
we Are such creatures in our fallen state, that we throw discouragement upon God every moment,
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for ever looking towards us more;
for ever looking towards us more;
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we are so froward, so throwing off of love, and therefore God hath proposed to himself, such a principle to move from,
we Are so froward, so throwing off of love, and Therefore God hath proposed to himself, such a principle to move from,
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as may hold on his motion whatever he see in us, to wit, his pleasure. Free motion is the sweetest:
as may hold on his motion whatever he see in us, to wit, his pleasure. Free motion is the Sweetest:
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God moves in the takingest way that may be, to fallen man.
God moves in the takingest Way that may be, to fallen man.
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You love to see one give smilingly, to give much goods and with much goodnesse, to give with all the heart: so doth God.
You love to see one give smilingly, to give much goods and with much Goodness, to give with all the heart: so does God.
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God gives all with all his heart; he makes every step to you in bloud, and yet in delight;
God gives all with all his heart; he makes every step to you in blood, and yet in delight;
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it pleases him to part with all to enrich you: What God puts upon you, he practiseth himself:
it Pleases him to part with all to enrich you: What God puts upon you, he Practiseth himself:
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he bids you give liberally, and give chearfully, because he loves it: so doth he give liberally, and chearfully, to make his motion lovely and taking.
he bids you give liberally, and give cheerfully, Because he loves it: so does he give liberally, and cheerfully, to make his motion lovely and taking.
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All fulnesse is put in Christ, and it is put there with all pleasure, and with all delight, which renders Christ very taking to man indeed.
All fullness is put in christ, and it is put there with all pleasure, and with all delight, which renders christ very taking to man indeed.
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Large action with straitened affection, is a comely body with an ill-favoured face, which is not so generally taking.
Large actium with straitened affection, is a comely body with an ill-favoured face, which is not so generally taking.
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Christ is set out to man all fair, filled with all excellencie, and this by a hand of love, which is duplex plenitudo, a double fulnesse, as it were.
christ is Set out to man all fair, filled with all excellency, and this by a hand of love, which is duplex plenitudo, a double fullness, as it were.
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It was two deliverances to David, that he was delivered from a principle of love, that he was delivered as one delighted in ▪ He delivered me,
It was two Deliverances to David, that he was Delivered from a principle of love, that he was Delivered as one delighted in ▪ He Delivered me,
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because [ he delighted in me. Thus are we delivered by Christ, from a principle of pleasure and delight.Because [ he delighted in me. Thus Are we Delivered by christ, from a principle of pleasure and delight.
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It pleased the Father, that in him should all fulnesse dwell, for us empty creatures. Relief is contrived very freely for fallen man:It pleased the Father, that in him should all fullness dwell, for us empty creatures. Relief is contrived very freely for fallen man:
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Weak hearts should comfort themselves with this point. Sinnes lode some souls that they can get no ease.
Weak hearts should Comfort themselves with this point. Sins load Some Souls that they can get no ease.
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Conscience saith too little, or else too much;
Conscience Says too little, or Else too much;
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sometimes it is asleep, and saith nothing, sometimes it is awake and crieth perpetually, as apprehending no remedy;
sometime it is asleep, and Says nothing, sometime it is awake and cries perpetually, as apprehending no remedy;
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this is a deadly wound, and I would I could heale it. Misunderstanding makes sorrow unkind, we measure mercy by our own comprehension, which hath killed many.
this is a deadly wound, and I would I could heal it. Misunderstanding makes sorrow unkind, we measure mercy by our own comprehension, which hath killed many.
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Sinners, take heed what thoughts you take up of the kindnesse of God:
Sinners, take heed what thoughts you take up of the kindness of God:
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God doth not come to shew great kindnesse as you do with great unwillingnesse, and upon hard terms.
God does not come to show great kindness as you do with great unwillingness, and upon hard terms.
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It joyeth God, and pleaseth him to meet prodigalls to kisse them and cloth them, notwithstanding all unkindnesse, undutifulnesse, unnaturalnesse.
It Joyeth God, and Pleases him to meet prodigals to kiss them and cloth them, notwithstanding all unkindness, undutifulness, unnaturalness.
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Guilt makes horrour, and horrour makes distraction; distracted persons whip, and cut, and wound themselves.
Gilded makes horror, and horror makes distraction; distracted Persons whip, and Cut, and wound themselves.
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Dolefull conditions would be pitied above, but sinners have no pity to themselves, to think so.
Doleful conditions would be pitied above, but Sinners have no pity to themselves, to think so.
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What sovereigne balm is in Christs merit, if sinners would be pleased to use it!
What sovereign balm is in Christ merit, if Sinners would be pleased to use it!
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It is pleasing to God to do good but 'tis not pleasing to us to receive it;
It is pleasing to God to do good but it's not pleasing to us to receive it;
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the devil is too hard for us all.
the Devil is too hard for us all.
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Observe Sathans wiles, we shall perish by thousands else, though God be pleased to provide salvation for sinners;
Observe Satan's wiles, we shall perish by thousands Else, though God be pleased to provide salvation for Sinners;
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and what a pity is that! Tempted souls, stirre up the grace of God, and believe the word of the Gospel;
and what a pity is that! Tempted Souls, stir up the grace of God, and believe the word of the Gospel;
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you please your selves in the thought of your sins, and in the ruine of your souls through unbelief;
you please your selves in the Thought of your Sins, and in the ruin of your Souls through unbelief;
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but God is nor pleased with it.
but God is nor pleased with it.
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God is pleased to contrive your salvation, and it would adde to his pleasure, to see his contrivement please you and save you. Action hath circumstance;
God is pleased to contrive your salvation, and it would add to his pleasure, to see his contrivement please you and save you. Actium hath circumstance;
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yours hath, Gods hath, and yet scarce a soul considers this, and yet these are the twigs in our rod that whip us,
yours hath, God's hath, and yet scarce a soul considers this, and yet these Are the twigs in our rod that whip us,
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or the rayes in our sunne that chear us. Deniall of free grace hath foure aggravations: 'Tis ingratitude:
or the rays in our sun that cheer us. Denial of free grace hath foure aggravations: It's ingratitude:
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Bounty is sleighted, Manna is light bread, the smiling face of God hath no lustre.
Bounty is sleighted, Manna is Light bred, the smiling face of God hath no lustre.
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God puts out his hand, and the sinner lifts up his heel, which is grosse ingratitude. Love should gain love;
God puts out his hand, and the sinner lifts up his heel, which is gross ingratitude. Love should gain love;
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when God smiles, we should smile upon him: when the King of glory comes, we should open the everlasting doores:
when God smiles, we should smile upon him: when the King of glory comes, we should open the everlasting doors:
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our thankfulnesse respecting divine favours, is the reception of them our ingratitude is the rejection of them. Israel would none of me.
our thankfulness respecting divine favours, is the reception of them our ingratitude is the rejection of them. Israel would none of me.
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Free grace is the sweetest dish in wisdomes house, presented to make two merry together:
Free grace is the Sweetest dish in wisdoms house, presented to make two merry together:
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'tis wine upon the lees, 'tis the fat of the kidneys of wheat, 'tis the fatted calf, and the best garment;it's wine upon the lees, it's the fat of the kidneys of wheat, it's the fatted calf, and the best garment;
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'tis the heart of God held out, 'tis the glory of heaven visible, to gain hearts:
it's the heart of God held out, it's the glory of heaven visible, to gain hearts:
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what heart hath that man that is not taken with these! Unkindnesse sinks deep into sweet spirits, God is such a spirit.
what heart hath that man that is not taken with these! Unkindness sinks deep into sweet spirits, God is such a Spirit.
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Unkindnesse grieves God, this unkindnesse most of all, that the fairest of ten thousand should make love to a black-moore, that a king should make love to a begger, and yet be rejected: Your unkindnesse is your ingratitude.
Unkindness grieves God, this unkindness most of all, that the Fairest of ten thousand should make love to a blackamoor, that a King should make love to a beggar, and yet be rejected: Your unkindness is your ingratitude.
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'Tis rebellion to deny free grace. Now we are upon a step higher, to beat unkind souls, then we were before.
It's rebellion to deny free grace. Now we Are upon a step higher, to beatrice unkind Souls, then we were before.
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The harlot Rahab by faith received the spies, and perished not with the [ rebels: with them that believed not, say you.
The harlot Rahab by faith received the spies, and perished not with the [ rebels: with them that believed not, say you.
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Not to receive what God freely proffers, is rebellion: it is mans will fighting against Gods;
Not to receive what God freely proffers, is rebellion: it is men will fighting against God's;
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the King of kings warred against within his own dominions: the King kept out from his own chair of state, to wit, the soul.
the King of Kings warred against within his own Dominions: the King kept out from his own chair of state, to wit, the soul.
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Shall not God dwell in his own? Will you keep him out of his purchase, that which he hath paid such a dear rate for? The workings of our heart we observe not, we are undone by this carelesnesse:
Shall not God dwell in his own? Will you keep him out of his purchase, that which he hath paid such a dear rate for? The workings of our heart we observe not, we Are undone by this carelessness:
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who strives within? and who is thrust out? Is it Christ? or who is it? 'Twere worth the inquiry, to know who 'tis that is resisted by the soul now and then.
who strives within? and who is thrust out? Is it christ? or who is it? 'Twere worth the inquiry, to know who it's that is resisted by the soul now and then.
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Man through carelesnesse continues a rebell against Christ, and knows it not:
Man through carelessness continues a rebel against christ, and knows it not:
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gain-sayings of free grace, speaks you all rebels, and so you are called by the Psalmist,
gainsayings of free grace, speaks you all rebels, and so you Are called by the Psalmist,
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as well as in the place forecited. Men and women, study your own hearts, and tell me how they move.
as well as in the place forecited. Men and women, study your own hearts, and tell me how they move.
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It is pleasing to God to embrace you:
It is pleasing to God to embrace you:
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is it pleasing to you to accept him? Why not now then? your rebellion will be written in heaven,
is it pleasing to you to accept him? Why not now then? your rebellion will be written in heaven,
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if you turn off Christ from time to time. Rebellion hath its degrees, It is rebellion to abide in unbelief one houre.
if you turn off christ from time to time. Rebellion hath its Degrees, It is rebellion to abide in unbelief one hour.
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The land in which we live is divided, it is deadly to behold. The Kings side say we are rebells, the Parliaments side say that they are rebells:
The land in which we live is divided, it is deadly to behold. The Kings side say we Are rebels, the Parliaments side say that they Are rebels:
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by such an account we are all rebells;
by such an account we Are all rebels;
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and truly that's my fear, that we are all rebells to Christ, and that this is the reason he makes no better use of us, but one to destroy another.
and truly that's my Fear, that we Are all rebels to christ, and that this is the reason he makes no better use of us, but one to destroy Another.
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It were well if spirituall rebellion were looked after betimes, 'twill end us all else. Eternall peace, and eternall truth are worth nothing;
It were well if spiritual rebellion were looked After betimes, it'll end us all Else. Eternal peace, and Eternal truth Are worth nothing;
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men tread underfoot the bloud of the Sonne of God, the grace by which they should be saved,
men tread underfoot the blood of the Son of God, the grace by which they should be saved,
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and take pleasure in unrighteousnesse, and no pleasure in the good pleasure of God, which is ready to save them. 3. 'Tis groundlesse wickednesse;
and take pleasure in unrighteousness, and no pleasure in the good pleasure of God, which is ready to save them. 3. It's groundless wickedness;
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to deny the free-grace of God. Some action hath reason, and then the creature can stand upon his defence.
to deny the Free grace of God. some actium hath reason, and then the creature can stand upon his defence.
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But sinners, what reason have you for rejecting free-grace? You refuse many things for cost, you cannot refuse free-grace upon this ground, you may have it for nothing.
But Sinners, what reason have you for rejecting Free grace? You refuse many things for cost, you cannot refuse Free grace upon this ground, you may have it for nothing.
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God doth cloath lillies and souls alike; though they do not spin, to make their own apparell, yet have most royall habit.
God does cloth lilies and Souls alike; though they do not spin, to make their own apparel, yet have most royal habit.
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Every one of Gods children are rich, but rise to it out of nothing:
Every one of God's children Are rich, but rise to it out of nothing:
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they have clothing of the best, lodging of the best, feeding of the best, and all for nothing.
they have clothing of the best, lodging of the best, feeding of the best, and all for nothing.
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None go so richly, none lodge so delightfully, none fare so daintily as those that embrace the good pleasure of God.
None go so richly, none lodge so delightfully, none fare so daintily as those that embrace the good pleasure of God.
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Some things yield but a little of what you seek and expect, and therefore you decline them;
some things yield but a little of what you seek and expect, and Therefore you decline them;
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but you cannot reject free-grace upon this ground. Free love is full love, nothing is so full;
but you cannot reject Free grace upon this ground. Free love is full love, nothing is so full;
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it hath all fullnesse in it. It pleased the Father that in him should [ all fulnesse dwell.
it hath all fullness in it. It pleased the Father that in him should [ all fullness dwell.
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What thing of all the things which you are in love with, hath all fulnesse in it? Things with which you are taken, have commonly but one excellency,
What thing of all the things which you Are in love with, hath all fullness in it? Things with which you Are taken, have commonly but one excellency,
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and but a little of that.
and but a little of that.
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You love some for their wisdome, and yet they have not all wisdome, and all knowledge.
You love Some for their Wisdom, and yet they have not all Wisdom, and all knowledge.
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You love others for their strength and fortitude; and yet they have not all power, nor all might:
You love Others for their strength and fortitude; and yet they have not all power, nor all might:
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yet so hath free grace, it hath all kinds of graces in it, and the complement of all these.
yet so hath free grace, it hath all Kinds of graces in it, and the compliment of all these.
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The Sonne that smiles upon us, is all light, and in him is no darknesse. Ungracious hearts, think of this;
The Son that smiles upon us, is all Light, and in him is no darkness. Ungracious hearts, think of this;
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it will be put home upon you, why you have no grace, why you have no wedding garment;
it will be put home upon you, why you have no grace, why you have no wedding garment;
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when the great marriage day comes, you will presently be espied, by one that will then view all:
when the great marriage day comes, you will presently be espied, by one that will then view all:
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here's a man hath no grace.
here's a man hath no grace.
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What's the reason? Could he have none? or would he have none? To one I answer, saith God, he might have had grace and life,
What's the reason? Could he have none? or would he have none? To one I answer, Says God, he might have had grace and life,
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and it would have pleased me to have enriched him with these.
and it would have pleased me to have enriched him with these.
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To the other I will answer saith conscience, This wretched soul would have no grace, he loved iniquity and hated righteousnesse, therefore is he here unrighteous;
To the other I will answer Says conscience, This wretched soul would have no grace, he loved iniquity and hated righteousness, Therefore is he Here unrighteous;
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he thought himself rich and vvell cloathed, and therefore stands here novv poor and naked. 'Tis remedilesse wickednesse to deny free grace.
he Thought himself rich and well clothed, and Therefore Stands Here now poor and naked. It's remediless wickedness to deny free grace.
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The miseries of man are many, and yet there is but one remedy. Free grace hath balm for every wound, which rejected, every wound is mortall: The least sinne is death.
The misery's of man Are many, and yet there is but one remedy. Free grace hath balm for every wound, which rejected, every wound is Mortal: The least sin is death.
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The wages of sinne, that is, of every sinne is death. The wages of sin, that is, of every sin is death.
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For bodily distresses, there be many remedies, if men will not pitty me when I hunger, ravens may;
For bodily Distresses, there be many remedies, if men will not pity me when I hunger, Ravens may;
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If Christians will not pitty when I am sore, dogges may:
If Christians will not pity when I am soar, Dogs may:
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but in soul distresses, there is but one remedy, to wit, what God will please to do;
but in soul Distresses, there is but one remedy, to wit, what God will please to do;
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if God will please to do nothing for me, none else will or can. No eye pittied thee, to do any of these for thee.
if God will please to do nothing for me, none Else will or can. No eye pitied thee, to do any of these for thee.
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Gods eye pitilesse, and there is no eye pittifull nor can be to the soul.
God's eye pitiless, and there is no eye pitiful nor can be to the soul.
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'Tis storied of the balm, that it groweth in the Holy-land and no where else, which is the reason of that speech, Is there no balm in Gilead? Mercy for your souls, is in the pleasure of God, and no where else.
It's storied of the balm, that it grows in the Holy land and no where Else, which is the reason of that speech, Is there no balm in Gilead? Mercy for your Souls, is in the pleasure of God, and no where Else.
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Sinners make no more of the favour of God, then of the favour of man: I live not upon one;
Sinners make no more of the favour of God, then of the favour of man: I live not upon one;
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the heart layeth this conclusion and swelleth, and lifteth up the heel. Ah wretches, you cannot say so of God:
the heart Layeth this conclusion and Swells, and lifts up the heel. Ah wretches, you cannot say so of God:
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you live upon one, yea upon one thing in God, upon the smiles of his countenance, upon this that he is free in mercy, that it pleaseth him to save souls.
you live upon one, yea upon one thing in God, upon the smiles of his countenance, upon this that he is free in mercy, that it Pleases him to save Souls.
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This point hath been applyed to convince and humble, and it may also be applyed in the next place to chear and revive.
This point hath been applied to convince and humble, and it may also be applied in the next place to cheer and revive.
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There are burdened hearts I beleeve among you, but let no distresse discourage you. How great soever the wants of any be, let them come to God;
There Are burdened hearts I believe among you, but let no distress discourage you. How great soever the Wants of any be, let them come to God;
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it pleaseth him to lay out for you. Are your wants more then Christ hath where withall to:
it Pleases him to lay out for you. are your Wants more then christ hath where withal to:
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supply? What ever Christ hath or can do (and what is it that he cannot do) it pleaseth God to the heart, that he should imploy it for you.
supply? What ever christ hath or can do (and what is it that he cannot do) it Pleases God to the heart, that he should employ it for you.
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Men under guilt fancy hard thoughts of God: my sinnes are great, and God will not pardon:
Men under guilt fancy hard thoughts of God: my Sins Are great, and God will not pardon:
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yes he will, he is ready to forgive, it pleaseth him to forgive, he hath furnished Christ of purpose,
yes he will, he is ready to forgive, it Pleases him to forgive, he hath furnished christ of purpose,
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and laid out all upon this very designe, which is reall demonstration of his pleasure, this way.
and laid out all upon this very Design, which is real demonstration of his pleasure, this Way.
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If distresse lie any otherwise, yet it should not distract, because free grace speaketh supply to any distresse that you can mention:
If distress lie any otherwise, yet it should not distract, Because free grace speaks supply to any distress that you can mention:
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tis a fountain, a fountain open, every one may draw and yet none draw drie. Your straits are many, and you cannot tell which way to get out: remember the point in hand;
this a fountain, a fountain open, every one may draw and yet none draw dry. Your straits Are many, and you cannot tell which Way to get out: Remember the point in hand;
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that it pleaseth God to contrive relief. that it Pleases God to contrive relief.
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To undo knots, is a troublesome thing, especially such knots as unbelief knitteth in the soul,
To undo knots, is a troublesome thing, especially such knots as unbelief knits in the soul,
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and yet God is pleased with this work, he is a God of peace, made up of peace;
and yet God is pleased with this work, he is a God of peace, made up of peace;
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his whole pleasure, as well as his whole imployment lieth this way. The God of peace establish and strengthen you, saith the Apostle:
his Whole pleasure, as well as his Whole employment lies this Way. The God of peace establish and strengthen you, Says the Apostle:
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The Apostles words are of great emphasis, the Godhead bendeth strongly and delightfully this way, to settle poore weak souls, which can do nothing themselves, Doubts, cavills,
The Apostles words Are of great emphasis, the Godhead bendeth strongly and delightfully this Way, to settle poor weak Souls, which can do nothing themselves, Doubts, cavils,
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and complaints are many, and God quieteth all, because his pleasure and delight is in the peace and tranquillity of poore souls;
and complaints Are many, and God quieteth all, Because his pleasure and delight is in the peace and tranquillity of poor Souls;
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He is a God of peace, his pleasure is to make peace, and a Heaven, where he cometh.He is a God of peace, his pleasure is to make peace, and a Heaven, where he comes.
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'Tis the pleasure of things, to do things naturall to them;
It's the pleasure of things, to do things natural to them;
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'tis the pleasure of wicked spirits, to torment and vexe, and to make hell where ever they come,
it's the pleasure of wicked spirits, to torment and vex, and to make hell where ever they come,
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and in this sense the devil may be called the God of warre: so 'tis the pleasure of God to do things naturall to him, to comfort and cheere poore souls, to strengthen and establish them, to make a Heaven where ever he cometh;
and in this sense the Devil may be called the God of war: so it's the pleasure of God to do things natural to him, to Comfort and cheer poor Souls, to strengthen and establish them, to make a Heaven where ever he comes;
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'Tis the portion of all spirits more or lesse, which are pinned to their will, they are vexed with an evill spirit of discontent perpetually.
It's the portion of all spirits more or less, which Are pinned to their will, they Are vexed with an evil Spirit of discontent perpetually.
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Coloss. 1.19. For it pleased the Father, &c. THe reason of what Christ is to man, is rendered by the Spirit of God in this Text:Coloss. 1.19. For it pleased the Father, etc. THe reason of what christ is to man, is rendered by the Spirit of God in this Text:
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the cause of his greatnesse and fulnesse to maintain it, is the will of God, it pleased ] the Father, that in him should all fulnesse dwell.
the cause of his greatness and fullness to maintain it, is the will of God, it pleased ] the Father, that in him should all fullness dwell.
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'Tis not NONLATINALPHABET but NONLATINALPHABET, the word, speak will and delight, such a pursuit and such action, as wherein there is transcendent souls rest.
It's not but, the word, speak will and delight, such a pursuit and such actium, as wherein there is transcendent Souls rest.
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Behold my servant which I have chosen my beloved which my soul hath willed, Esay, 42.1. In whom my soul is at rest saith the Evangelist, NONLATINALPHABET, which is the same word here in my Text, which noteth that the will and the delight of God, are in the furnishing of Christ for us.Behold my servant which I have chosen my Beloved which my soul hath willed, Isaiah, 42.1. In whom my soul is At rest Says the Evangelist,, which is the same word Here in my Text, which notes that the will and the delight of God, Are in the furnishing of christ for us.
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Scriptures compared, the word you see soundeth double, the will and the pleasure of God are wrapt up in it, which we shall unfold one after another.
Scriptures compared, the word you see soundeth double, the will and the pleasure of God Are wrapped up in it, which we shall unfold one After Another.
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God shapeth every thing to man according to his own will. God shapeth every thing to man according to his own will.
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The will of God is absolute, he moveth by a perfect rule, his motion is without errour,
The will of God is absolute, he moves by a perfect Rule, his motion is without error,
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and yet guided in all, by that which is no guide in us, his own will.
and yet guided in all, by that which is no guide in us, his own will.
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We have many things from earth, from Heaven, and all shaped out to us according to the will of God.
We have many things from earth, from Heaven, and all shaped out to us according to the will of God.
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Things below man are many and various, and yet God turneth and windeth them all, according to his will. Things below man Are many and various, and yet God turns and windeth them all, according to his will.
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Can you tell how many good bodies come out of the earth to wait upon one bad? Not one of them would do this,
Can you tell how many good bodies come out of the earth to wait upon one bad? Not one of them would do this,
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but that God giveth them such bodies, and shapeth them by his will, to such qualities and properties,
but that God gives them such bodies, and shapeth them by his will, to such qualities and properties,
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and to such ends and purposes, as to give their life to keep up dying man.
and to such ends and Purposes, as to give their life to keep up dying man.
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That which thou sowest, thou sowest not that body that shall be, but God giveth it a body as he willeth, 1. Cor. 15.38. 'Tis the like respecting things equall to us. That which thou sowest, thou sowest not that body that shall be, but God gives it a body as he wills, 1. Cor. 15.38. It's the like respecting things equal to us.
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No creatures would serve one another; man would not serve man, member would not serve member;
No creatures would serve one Another; man would not serve man, member would not serve member;
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the eye would not serve the hand, nor the hand any other part, were they not all shaped to this by the will of God.
the eye would not serve the hand, nor the hand any other part, were they not all shaped to this by the will of God.
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God hath set the members in the body, every one of them as he willeth. 1. Corinthians, 12.18. A foot with so many toes, a hand with so many fingers, a head with so many hairs, bodies with such variety of members, soules with such variety of gifts, have all their shape according to divine will.God hath Set the members in the body, every one of them as he wills. 1. Corinthians, 12.18. A foot with so many toes, a hand with so many fingers, a head with so many hairs, bodies with such variety of members, Souls with such variety of Gifts, have all their shape according to divine will.
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But all these worketh that one and the self same spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will, 1. Corinthians, 12.11.But all these works that one and the self same Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will, 1. Corinthians, 12.11.
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One hath much wisedome, another much knowledge, another but a little of either, onely enough for a toe, to be carried and guided by a bigger and nobler member,
One hath much Wisdom, Another much knowledge, Another but a little of either, only enough for a toe, to be carried and guided by a bigger and Nobler member,
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and yet as much of the will of God in this as in the other.
and yet as much of the will of God in this as in the other.
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Windes, Seas, Planners, Brutes, Men, Persons, Parts, Actions, all are carried about with one wheel, the will of God.
Windes, Seas, Planners, Brutus's, Men, Persons, Parts, Actions, all Are carried about with one wheel, the will of God.
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Things above man are shaped also, and squared according to the will of God.
Things above man Are shaped also, and squared according to the will of God.
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Whatsoever the Lord pleased, that did he in Heaven, in Earth, in the Sea, and in all deep places, Psalme 35.6. Omnia quae voluit Deus, all things which the Lord willed, &c. God hath no other counsellour but his Will about all businesse;Whatsoever the Lord pleased, that did he in Heaven, in Earth, in the Sea, and in all deep places, Psalm 35.6. Omnia Quae voluit Deus, all things which the Lord willed, etc. God hath no other counselor but his Will about all business;
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businesses here below, and businesses above in Heaven.
businesses Here below, and businesses above in Heaven.
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God moveth to every thing in Heaven as he pleaseth, and maketh conveyance thence of things as he pleaseth:
God moves to every thing in Heaven as he Pleases, and makes conveyance thence of things as he Pleases:
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God hath many about him, and when he hath any businesse to dispatch here below, he maketh a messenger to man, of whom he will,
God hath many about him, and when he hath any business to dispatch Here below, he makes a Messenger to man, of whom he will,
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and wrappeth up what good he will, and sendeth it along with him. The word goeth forth out of Heaven for the souls of men, from divine will:
and wrappeth up what good he will, and sends it along with him. The word Goes forth out of Heaven for the Souls of men, from divine will:
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This wind bloweth where he listeth, it pleased God by the foolishnesse of preaching, &c. The Spirit goeth forth out of Heaven by the will of God.
This wind blows where he lists, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching, etc. The Spirit Goes forth out of Heaven by the will of God.
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Christ goeth forth from Gods will, and all that he bringeth:
christ Goes forth from God's will, and all that he brings:
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Gods will guideth him to send whom he will, and what he will with him, from Heaven to Earth.
God's will guideth him to send whom he will, and what he will with him, from Heaven to Earth.
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It pleased the Father to send Christ out of his bosome, and with him all fulnesse from Heaven to Earth.
It pleased the Father to send christ out of his bosom, and with him all fullness from Heaven to Earth.
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All runneth into this, that God shapeth every thing to man according to his will. This maketh a distinction between God and Man. Know Gods prerogative and give it him;
All Runneth into this, that God shapeth every thing to man according to his will. This makes a distinction between God and Man. Know God's prerogative and give it him;
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no creature may pursue his own will. Man should know his bounds best, and he breaketh bounds worst.
no creature may pursue his own will. Man should know his bounds best, and he breaks bounds worst.
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No man may pursue his own will, and do whatsoever pleaseth him, and yet he thinketh he may.
No man may pursue his own will, and do whatsoever Pleases him, and yet he Thinketh he may.
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Pride is desperate wickednesse, the spirit of the Devil is in man, he would be as God, above God,
Pride is desperate wickedness, the Spirit of the devil is in man, he would be as God, above God,
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and carry all by his will:
and carry all by his will:
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The enemies said I will pursue, I will overtake, I will divide the spoil, my lusts shall be satisfied upon thee, I will draw my sword, mine hand shall destroy them, Exodus, 15.9. All these expressions shew how man doth invade the prerogative of God, to move according to his will, If they have persecuted me, saith Christ [ they will persecute ] you. The enemies said I will pursue, I will overtake, I will divide the spoil, my Lustiest shall be satisfied upon thee, I will draw my sword, mine hand shall destroy them, Exodus, 15.9. All these expressions show how man does invade the prerogative of God, to move according to his will, If they have persecuted me, Says christ [ they will persecute ] you.
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Christ relateth many sad things concerning his people, but the saddest of all is this, that he mentioned at last:
christ relateth many sad things Concerning his people, but the Saddest of all is this, that he mentioned At last:
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all these sad things saith he, they will do unto you for my names sake.
all these sad things Says he, they will do unto you for my names sake.
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Persecuting bloudy wretches, is your will absolute? May your will be an infallible rule to you,
Persecuting bloody wretches, is your will absolute? May your will be an infallible Rule to you,
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as Gods is? Are ye men? or are ye Gods? or are ye Devils? Will you do what you will? Is it a small thing to you to destroy divine prerogative, to step up into the chair of State, to slash and cut Truth and the lovers of it, with your tongues,
as God's is? are you men? or Are you God's? or Are you Devils? Will you do what you will? Is it a small thing to you to destroy divine prerogative, to step up into the chair of State, to slash and Cut Truth and the lovers of it, with your tongues,
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and pens, and hands, as you will? Malice broke out, hypocrisie striveth to hide it, men would not have their insides outward,
and pens, and hands, as you will? Malice broke out, hypocrisy striveth to hide it, men would not have their insides outward,
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but God giveth up man to his will, and then the heart is plainly seen: Resolution to evill, is the punishment of hypocrisie:
but God gives up man to his will, and then the heart is plainly seen: Resolution to evil, is the punishment of hypocrisy:
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observe these times, and you shall see men speak out themselves, and write down in red letters, what they are.
observe these times, and you shall see men speak out themselves, and write down in read letters, what they Are.
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A man fast to his will, was first very loose from God. He that seeth in secret, doth not tell all presently:
A man fast to his will, was First very lose from God. He that sees in secret, does not tell all presently:
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loosenesse generateth pride, pride generateth perversenesse, and now God leaveth the man to his will:
looseness generateth pride, pride generateth perverseness, and now God Leaveth the man to his will:
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A man left to his will, maketh this his rule as God doth, and is a little god in his own eyes, doth what he will.
A man left to his will, makes this his Rule as God does, and is a little god in his own eyes, does what he will.
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Know your condition, you that know no rule but your will: you are hypocrites discovered, a generation left of God;
Know your condition, you that know no Rule but your will: you Are Hypocrites discovered, a generation left of God;
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left by Mercy, that Justice may take you.
left by Mercy, that justice may take you.
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Resolution to evill, is a sinner upon the top of the ladder, putting a halter about his own neck,
Resolution to evil, is a sinner upon the top of the ladder, putting a halter about his own neck,
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and bidding the hangman to do his office when he will. A man pinn'd to his will, hath three grand plagues upon him.
and bidding the hangman to do his office when he will. A man pinned to his will, hath three grand plagues upon him.
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One is this, whatever he doth amisse is aggravated still: thou didst it wilfully.
One is this, whatever he does amiss is aggravated still: thou didst it wilfully.
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Christ bleeds, truth bleeds, conscience bleeds, and all these take their bloud, and throw it in the face of this sinner, with this anguish, Ah wretch, thou gavest us these wounds with thy will, thou hast committed wilfull murther:
christ bleeds, truth bleeds, conscience bleeds, and all these take their blood, and throw it in the face of this sinner, with this anguish, Ah wretch, thou Gavest us these wounds with thy will, thou hast committed wilful murder:
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we preached unto thee, we prayed unto thee, we cried and wept unto thee, to save our bloud, yet thou wouldest not.
we preached unto thee, we prayed unto thee, we cried and wept unto thee, to save our blood, yet thou Wouldst not.
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O how is Jerusalems sinne aggravated, from their will!
O how is Jerusalems sin aggravated, from their will!
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I would have gathered thee, but thou wouldest not. I spake words to thee, shed tears to thee, to save my bloud, to love my person,
I would have gathered thee, but thou Wouldst not. I spoke words to thee, shed tears to thee, to save my blood, to love my person,
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and yet thou wouldest not. 'Tis made self-murther in the Scripture, which is the bloudiest murther of all, so highly is self-will aggravated.
and yet thou Wouldst not. It's made Self-murder in the Scripture, which is the bloodiest murder of all, so highly is self-will aggravated.
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O Israel thou hast destroyed thy self. 'Tis all one as if God had said, thou hast been self-willed.Oh Israel thou hast destroyed thy self. It's all one as if God had said, thou hast been self-willed.
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A man may fall off, and yet have his honour with Christ, if will move well;
A man may fallen off, and yet have his honour with christ, if will move well;
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no sinne is aggravated, but all extenuated, alas, the flesh is weak! But 'tis enough to me saith Christ, that the spirit is willing. Bigge-spirited sinners, think of this, you sinne nothing but bigge sinnes;
no sin is aggravated, but all extenuated, alas, the Flesh is weak! But it's enough to me Says christ, that the Spirit is willing. Bigge-spirited Sinners, think of this, you sin nothing but big Sins;
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the letters you make are suitable to the penne with which you write them, 'tis a text penne you write with,
the letters you make Are suitable to the pen with which you write them, it's a text pen you write with,
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and they are all text letters which you make, and Christ will shew you them in his book hereafter,
and they Are all text letters which you make, and christ will show you them in his book hereafter,
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and they will be very plain to be read, by men, Angels, and conscience, they are so bigge.
and they will be very plain to be read, by men, Angels, and conscience, they Are so big.
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Aggravation is a willfull sinners plague, he sinnes nothing but bigge sinnes, all his brats are clothed in scarlet, which speaks very loud to conscience.
Aggravation is a wilful Sinners plague, he Sins nothing but big Sins, all his brats Are clothed in scarlet, which speaks very loud to conscience.
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Conviction is a second plague, of a wilfull sinner; this is all his gratulation from Christ, fire thrown in his face.
Conviction is a second plague, of a wilful sinner; this is all his gratulation from christ, fire thrown in his face.
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When ever Christ meets a wilfull sinner,, he draws his sword at him, slashes conscience, and wounds it deeply.
When ever christ meets a wilful sinner,, he draws his sword At him, slashes conscience, and wounds it deeply.
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This sinner comes to Church, and there Christ meets him, and stabbes him to the heart, with every word he speaks, which is the sword of the spirit;
This sinner comes to Church, and there christ meets him, and stabs him to the heart, with every word he speaks, which is the sword of the Spirit;
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this sinner goes into company more suitable to him, and yet there too, Christ meets him and throws dirt in his face, the filth of his action whilst hot, that it may be the more scalding;
this sinner Goes into company more suitable to him, and yet there too, christ meets him and throws dirt in his face, the filth of his actium while hight, that it may be the more scalding;
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in the midst of laughter, nips him by the heart.
in the midst of laughter, nips him by the heart.
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Whilest the Saints are before the wicked, and the bloud of their names upon their tongues, sporting themselves, he makes them tremble as he did Felix.
Whilst the Saints Are before the wicked, and the blood of their names upon their tongues, sporting themselves, he makes them tremble as he did Felix.
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Bigge vessels that are high above water, are easily shot through and through:
Big vessels that Are high above water, Are Easily shot through and through:
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'tis the usuall practise of God, to make Pashurs Magormissabib, to shoot them through and through, to smite such within,
it's the usual practice of God, to make Pashurs Magormissabib, to shoot them through and through, to smite such within,
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as smite his without, and to make them fear round about. None in stronger terrour at times, then stout-hearted sinners.
as smite his without, and to make them Fear round about. None in Stronger terror At times, then stouthearted Sinners.
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This makes vexation, which is our next thing to pursue. Devils are tormented, 'tis their proper plague;
This makes vexation, which is our next thing to pursue. Devils Are tormented, it's their proper plague;
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'tis the proper plague of a man pinned to his will, to be still crossed and vexed, God doth what he can,
it's the proper plague of a man pinned to his will, to be still crossed and vexed, God does what he can,
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and another doth what he can to please him, yet nothing goeth right, his will is so crooked and perverse,
and Another does what he can to please him, yet nothing Goes right, his will is so crooked and perverse,
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and this makes him mad, and this is Gods way of whipping his bedlams, those that are out of their wits, against truth and holinesse.
and this makes him mad, and this is God's Way of whipping his bedlams, those that Are out of their wits, against truth and holiness.
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One calls for morter, and the other brings stones, the proud Babel will not up:
One calls for mortar, and the other brings stones, the proud Babel will not up:
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did not that vex and torture them, think you? The great God and great-spirited men meet sometimes,
did not that vex and torture them, think you? The great God and great-spirited men meet sometime,
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and they justle and he justles, and crouds their limbs against the wall, and that maddes them to the heart.
and they justle and he justles, and crouds their limbs against the wall, and that maddes them to the heart.
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Frustration of intention, and disprosperity of action, you cannot find out a worse hell for a proud man,
Frustration of intention, and disprosperity of actium, you cannot find out a Worse hell for a proud man,
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and yet thus God dealeth usually with such spirits.
and yet thus God deals usually with such spirits.
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God opposeth will to will, and what men say shall be, God saith it shall not be:
God Opposeth will to will, and what men say shall be, God Says it shall not be:
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he sets himself to walk contrarie to them, which walk contrary to him, and this makes weeping and gnashing of teeth indeed, amongst wilfull wretches.
he sets himself to walk contrary to them, which walk contrary to him, and this makes weeping and gnashing of teeth indeed, among wilful wretches.
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Can you imagine how this scourges wretches on the kings side, that God crosses their will in all things? David pleased not Saul, Jonathan pleased not Saul, God pleased not Saul,
Can you imagine how this scourges wretches on the Kings side, that God Crosses their will in all things? David pleased not Saul, Johnathan pleased not Saul, God pleased not Saul,
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because none pleased his will, this was an evil spirit vexing him continually.
Because none pleased his will, this was an evil Spirit vexing him continually.
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Continuall raging enrageth God, and then he reveals his will, and then devils descend to hell, which is their place:
Continual raging enrageth God, and then he reveals his will, and then Devils descend to hell, which is their place:
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all fiery spirits are put in a room together.
all fiery spirits Are put in a room together.
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Let wilfull wretches stoop to the will of God, which is the use that Solomon makes of this point.
Let wilful wretches stoop to the will of God, which is the use that Solomon makes of this point.
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Stand not in an evil thing, for he doth whatsoever pleaseth him. Eccles. 8.3. He speaks it in regard of the king, how much more true is it of the King of kings.Stand not in an evil thing, for he does whatsoever Pleases him. Eccles. 8.3. He speaks it in regard of the King, how much more true is it of the King of Kings.
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That we do evil is not simply damnable, but that we stand in it. There must be but one God, one to rule by will;
That we do evil is not simply damnable, but that we stand in it. There must be but one God, one to Rule by will;
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when we make more, then we pay for it.
when we make more, then we pay for it.
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As God makes his will his rule in all things, so do you make his will your rule in all things, and not your own.
As God makes his will his Rule in all things, so do you make his will your Rule in all things, and not your own.
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Mine own heart is deceitfull, 'tis an ill guide.
Mine own heart is deceitful, it's an ill guide.
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Sathan can get favour in every court here below, not a heart upon earth, but he finds something in it,
Sathan can get favour in every court Here below, not a heart upon earth, but he finds something in it,
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when he comes to welcome him;
when he comes to welcome him;
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'tis dangerous to make this generall commander of a mans military life in this world, which holds such correspondencie, with such a deadly enemy.
it's dangerous to make this general commander of a men military life in this world, which holds such correspondency, with such a deadly enemy.
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O that men would thus wisely consider their way, and do like disciples of Christ that have denied themselves,
O that men would thus wisely Consider their Way, and do like Disciples of christ that have denied themselves,
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and not like heady persons, that have sould themselves to do wickedly.
and not like heady Persons, that have should themselves to do wickedly.
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Poore creatures think that there is but one step to felicitie, and that is to have their will in this thing or that.
Poor creatures think that there is but one step to felicity, and that is to have their will in this thing or that.
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O if I had this or if I had that, what a blessed creature should I be!
O if I had this or if I had that, what a blessed creature should I be!
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whereas our felicity is not in having our own will from God, but in Gods having his own will from us;
whereas our felicity is not in having our own will from God, but in God's having his own will from us;
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our blessednesse is not in our selves, but in him; not in any thing that we propose, but in what he proposeth.
our blessedness is not in our selves, but in him; not in any thing that we propose, but in what he Proposeth.
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'Tis our meat and drink to do Gods will. 'Tis our felicity to rise dayly to the life of Christ, who pleaseth not himself.
It's our meat and drink to do God's will. It's our felicity to rise daily to the life of christ, who Pleases not himself.
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For even Christ pleaseth not himself, but as it is written, the reproches of them that reproched thee, fell on me, Romans 15.3. A word of consolation, and I have done.For even christ Pleases not himself, but as it is written, the Reproaches of them that reproached thee, fell on me, Romans 15.3. A word of consolation, and I have done.
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Some favours are long a coming, and then we are sad:
some favours Are long a coming, and then we Are sad:
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it should not be, for they come as soon as God will, and sooner would not be well for us.
it should not be, for they come as soon as God will, and sooner would not be well for us.
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Some persons are very bitter in their carriage, this makes others concerned therein, to weep bitterly:
some Persons Are very bitter in their carriage, this makes Others concerned therein, to weep bitterly:
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it should not be, no creature is bitterer to me then God will; the cup of gall and vinegar in Christs hand, is Gods will. Father thy will be done.
it should not be, no creature is bitterer to me then God will; the cup of Gall and vinegar in Christ hand, is God's will. Father thy will be done.
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Men are strong, devils are strong, lusts are strong, and I think they shall never down, and this throws me down:
Men Are strong, Devils Are strong, Lustiest Are strong, and I think they shall never down, and this throws me down:
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but it should not be, for though I cannot throw these down, God will; he wills the death of sinners, when past remedie;
but it should not be, for though I cannot throw these down, God will; he wills the death of Sinners, when past remedy;
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and he wills the death of sinnes, when past our strength, and that he wills this is enough; I will be thou clean.
and he wills the death of Sins, when past our strength, and that he wills this is enough; I will be thou clean.
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That God shapes out every thing by his will, makes ill for sinners, for wilful sinners,
That God shapes out every thing by his will, makes ill for Sinners, for wilful Sinners,
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but very well for such as are humble and penitent.
but very well for such as Are humble and penitent.
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and it would delight him much, if you would now eate that which is good, and let your soules delight themselves in fatnesse, Esa. 45.2. God is not pleased that I sinne, but he is pleased that I believe, let my sin be what it will, dying hearts fetch life from this Text, that it pleaseth God to give Christ for you.
and it would delight him much, if you would now eat that which is good, and let your Souls delight themselves in fatness, Isaiah 45.2. God is not pleased that I sin, but he is pleased that I believe, let my since be what it will, dying hearts fetch life from this Text, that it Pleases God to give christ for you.
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he eyes your necessitie, and his owne grace;
he eyes your necessity, and his own grace;
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And God is restlesse in this invitation; he eyes not what you have neglected, no nor what you have abused;
And God is restless in this invitation; he eyes not what you have neglected, no nor what you have abused;
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Why, yet thou art invited to eate that which is good, and to let thy soule delight it selfe in fatnesse.
Why, yet thou art invited to eat that which is good, and to let thy soul delight it self in fatness.
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When mercy in latitude is mentioned, 'tis turned off: God hath no heart to me; why? I mis-pend and misuse all.
When mercy in latitude is mentioned, it's turned off: God hath no heart to me; why? I misspend and misuse all.
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Broken hearts can make nothing hold together, to doe them good: with cords of love, they hang themselves.
Broken hearts can make nothing hold together, to do them good: with cords of love, they hang themselves.
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but let weake hearts cheare themselves: 'tis a delightfull thing to God, to receive you; he is restlesse, and will be restlesse, till you have rest.
but let weak hearts cheer themselves: it's a delightful thing to God, to receive you; he is restless, and will be restless, till you have rest.
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Let sinners tremble, such as trample upon restlesse love, and gag the mouth of continuall crying mercy,
Let Sinners tremble, such as trample upon restless love, and gag the Mouth of continual crying mercy,
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if turned off at our dore?
if turned off At our door?
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Who can but admire, and receive this? who can but enter into heaven, when it comes to his dore? What will heaven be turned into,
Who can but admire, and receive this? who can but enter into heaven, when it comes to his door? What will heaven be turned into,
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You have not a crum of kindnesse but comes from heaven; but love in strength is heaven it selfe descending.
You have not a crumb of kindness but comes from heaven; but love in strength is heaven it self descending.
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every good thing comes downe from heaven, and should lead our soules thither, and then 'tis good to us.
every good thing comes down from heaven, and should led our Souls thither, and then it's good to us.
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Mercie is our Manna, our bread from heaven, we should feed upon it;
Mercy is our Manna, our bred from heaven, we should feed upon it;
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If you love your soules, be as restlesse to receive and admire, as God is to proffer.
If you love your Souls, be as restless to receive and admire, as God is to proffer.
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wisdome cries in every street, and cries restlesly, cries and dies. The Crowner will sit, the debt of love will be laid to our charge;
Wisdom cries in every street, and cries restlessly, cries and die. The Crowner will fit, the debt of love will be laid to our charge;
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Our climate is more glorious then all the world, the Sunne in brightnesse shines continually upon us;
Our climate is more glorious then all the world, the Sun in brightness shines continually upon us;
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Every heart should be taken, when divine love breakes forth, especially when it breaks forth strongly, and restlesly.
Every heart should be taken, when divine love breaks forth, especially when it breaks forth strongly, and restlessly.
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these are the last things that I will urge upon you.
these Are the last things that I will urge upon you.
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The carriage of God should be imitated, and the love of God should be received, and admired;
The carriage of God should be imitated, and the love of God should be received, and admired;
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give your hearts to God, God will give the hearts of men to you: be restlesse about your owne worke, be not restlesse about Gods.
give your hearts to God, God will give the hearts of men to you: be restless about your own work, be not restless about God's
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Be restlesse till you are in Gods garden, and he will be restlesse to make a hedge about you;
Be restless till you Are in God's garden, and he will be restless to make a hedge about you;
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If men were restlesse till they had done their part, God would be restlesse till he had done his.
If men were restless till they had done their part, God would be restless till he had done his.
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'Tis Gods case, as he hath to doe with us, he is restlesse in meanes to gaine us all; but alas! how few doth he gaine!
It's God's case, as he hath to do with us, he is restless in means to gain us all; but alas! how few does he gain!
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Wee must serve God for naught; let issues be what they will, paines must be perpetuall.
we must serve God for nought; let issues be what they will, pains must be perpetual.
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wee have our mercies by degrees, that dutie may be hightened, not flatned. Let's better every one, by our unwearied goodnesse.
we have our Mercies by Degrees, that duty may be heightened, not flatned. Let's better every one, by our unwearied Goodness.
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Mercy still is in travaile for them that are in travaile for it. Error of one hand, must not make error of tother:
Mercy still is in travail for them that Are in travail for it. Error of one hand, must not make error of tother:
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and make no conclusions at home; take wing, and to Heaven, and die not in the nest.
and make no conclusions At home; take wing, and to Heaven, and die not in the nest.
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Was not the unrighteous Judge overcome by importunitie? Keep on to move as a Christian, to God and to men,
Was not the unrighteous Judge overcome by importunity? Keep on to move as a Christian, to God and to men,
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A man may doe much with God, a righteous man may, one unrighteous man may by importunitie.
A man may do much with God, a righteous man may, one unrighteous man may by importunity.
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men will doe nothing, but God will if we wrestle restlesly with him.
men will do nothing, but God will if we wrestle restlessly with him.
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but alas, our night is not over, and God knowes when 'twill, and we are tired alreadie; purse tired, spirit tired;
but alas, our night is not over, and God knows when it'll, and we Are tired already; purse tired, Spirit tired;
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Jacob was renowned, he wrestled for himselfe and familie all night, he was restlesse till he had gotten the blessing;Jacob was renowned, he wrestled for himself and family all night, he was restless till he had got the blessing;
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we cannot watch nor pray, what ever temptation be at our dore.
we cannot watch nor pray, what ever temptation be At our door.
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nor restlesse in preaching, nor in wrestling with God and man, to save. The houre of Christs crucifixion is come, and a spirit of slumber is upon us;
nor restless in preaching, nor in wrestling with God and man, to save. The hour of Christ crucifixion is come, and a Spirit of slumber is upon us;
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Bodies bleed to death, soules blead to death, all England giving up, and we are not restlesse in prayer,
Bodies bleed to death, Souls blead to death, all England giving up, and we Are not restless in prayer,
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Gods motion is exemplary, you may safely make his spirit your pattern, and 'tis a blessed soule that can move as he doth.
God's motion is exemplary, you may safely make his Spirit your pattern, and it's a blessed soul that can move as he does.
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Let it make soules breake off from this course, and become imitators of God, who is restlesse to contrive good.
Let it make Souls break off from this course, and become imitators of God, who is restless to contrive good.
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Eye time to come, eye time present; the condition is dreadfull, where affection in strength workes to any evill.
Eye time to come, eye time present; the condition is dreadful, where affection in strength works to any evil.
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Active spirits in ill, want not imployment, conscience takes them up with reading newes, from beneath.
Active spirits in ill, want not employment, conscience Takes them up with reading news, from beneath.
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and then 'twill be worth the hearing: if you will write, write as God writes within, and 'twill be worth the reading.
and then it'll be worth the hearing: if you will write, write as God writes within, and it'll be worth the reading.
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If you will talke of your wayes, talke without to others, as God talkes to you within,
If you will talk of your ways, talk without to Others, as God talks to you within,
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and yet smiles and flaunts and flouts outwardly, against good? What a bad condition is this!
and yet smiles and flaunts and flouts outwardly, against good? What a bad condition is this!
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What then to him, that is nothing but wicked? What nothing but warre, and wounds and bloud inwardly,
What then to him, that is nothing but wicked? What nothing but war, and wounds and blood inwardly,
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how oft doth your consciences smile upon you? There is no peace to the wicked.
how oft does your Consciences smile upon you? There is no peace to the wicked.
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I beseech you, deale truly with your eternall soules;
I beseech you, deal truly with your Eternal Souls;
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can you tell how many blacke letters are written to conscience, whilst affection burnes to evill? When you see sinners sin and smile, aske them, Doth God and your conscience smile? Face mirth is nothing to me, mens courses must not gaine credit, because they are impudent.
can you tell how many black letters Are written to conscience, while affection burns to evil? When you see Sinners since and smile, ask them, Does God and your conscience smile? Face mirth is nothing to me, men's courses must not gain credit, Because they Are impudent.
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and God will not breake the match, you shall burne together in hell. Till this marriage day, you shall not want tokens;
and God will not break the match, you shall burn together in hell. Till this marriage day, you shall not want tokens;
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Satan will not let you goe, said I? You will not let Satan goe, which are restlesse to sin. Two knit in love, who can part them? Satan and you burne together in affection,
Satan will not let you go, said I? You will not let Satan go, which Are restless to sin. Two knit in love, who can part them? Satan and you burn together in affection,
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if he get into the soule, that soule shall sinke to hell, ere he will rise out of his chaire.
if he get into the soul, that soul shall sink to hell, ere he will rise out of his chair.
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but when he hath all, he makes impregnable works. Satan secures his throne;
but when he hath all, he makes impregnable works. Satan secures his throne;
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If Satan have got hold but on a mans tongue or eye, or some such like out-part, this is not taken away from him againe presently;
If Satan have god hold but on a men tongue or eye, or Some such like outpart, this is not taken away from him again presently;
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he fortifies as he takes, and will not lose an out-worke gain'd, easily.
he fortifies as he Takes, and will not loose an outwork gained, Easily.
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you are well pleased, so is Satan; but know that he doth not so easily resigne all back againe;
you Are well pleased, so is Satan; but know that he does not so Easily resign all back again;
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'Tis sad to see the bent of mens spirit, 'tis nothing to them to resigne up all to the Devill;
It's sad to see the bent of men's Spirit, it's nothing to them to resign up all to the devil;
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Restlesse soules to evill, you are close prisoners to the Prince of darknesse, such as are double bolted and chain'd, who ever get loose, you will not.
Restless Souls to evil, you Are close Prisoners to the Prince of darkness, such as Are double bolted and chained, who ever get lose, you will not.
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What is wholly Satans, is firmely his, give the Devill hold with both hands, and heel ' hold fast.
What is wholly Satan, is firmly his, give the devil hold with both hands, and heel ' hold fast.
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and if you can sucke any sweetnesse out of this, doe.
and if you can suck any sweetness out of this, do.
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you offer up all your rich parts, wealth; you are in the depth of sin, in the gall of bitternesse;
you offer up all your rich parts, wealth; you Are in the depth of since, in the Gall of bitterness;
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Restlesse soules in sin, you are Satans whole burnt sacrifices, you are all on fire of hell, heart, tongue, hand;
Restless Souls in since, you Are Satan Whole burned Sacrifices, you Are all on fire of hell, heart, tongue, hand;
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so the devill hath his Holocaust, his whole burnt offerings.
so the Devil hath his Holocaust, his Whole burned offerings.
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God you know had his Holocaust under the Law, his whole burnt offerings, haire and hide, and all burnt;
God you know had his Holocaust under the Law, his Whole burned offerings, hair and hide, and all burned;
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and when you are abed, you give the devill foure and twenty houres to his day.
and when you Are abed, you give the Devil foure and twenty hours to his day.
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Restlesse soules to evill, you are all Satans, you serve him with your might, with all your strength, you serve him when you are up,
Restless Souls to evil, you Are all Satan, you serve him with your might, with all your strength, you serve him when you Are up,
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but if this will not doe, persons shall have their course, and take as comes. 'Twere better I had nothing, no parts, then all Satans.
but if this will not do, Persons shall have their course, and take as comes. 'Twere better I had nothing, no parts, then all Satan.
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no braines, then acute and restlesse to doe evill well. What grieves not you, grieves God;
no brains, then acute and restless to do evil well. What grieves not you, grieves God;
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nor doe too little of that which is naught; 'twere better a man had no legs, then run to evill;
nor doe too little of that which is nought; 'twere better a man had no legs, then run to evil;
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the losse of Heaven, nothing, so men may goe in their owne way. A man cannot be too slow to sin, nor bogle enough at a bad businesse,
the loss of Heaven, nothing, so men may go in their own Way. A man cannot be too slow to sin, nor bogle enough At a bad business,
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Bowels worke not at all, but braines worke that they foame and froth againe. The losse of meate, nothing; the losse of sheepe, nothing;
Bowels work not At all, but brains work that they foam and froth again. The loss of meat, nothing; the loss of sheep, nothing;
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the contrary to this is diabolicall; and yet, oh Lord! how common is this in the world! to be restlesse to evill.
the contrary to this is diabolical; and yet, o Lord! how Common is this in the world! to be restless to evil.
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some hope of life, and then, and not till then, he rests. It gave rest to the Father, &c. The propertie of divine motion you see, 'tis restlesse to good;
Some hope of life, and then, and not till then, he rests. It gave rest to the Father, etc. The property of divine motion you see, it's restless to good;
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and O how his heart beats! he can neither slumber nor sleepe, he watches continually, because we are groaning and dying;
and Oh how his heart beats! he can neither slumber nor sleep, he watches continually, Because we Are groaning and dying;
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God pities man, because no eye else doth, our desperate condition is still in his eye,
God pities man, Because no eye Else does, our desperate condition is still in his eye,
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What we cannot doe, God can and doth.
What we cannot do, God can and does.
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wee cannot put home necessitie thus, though our lives lie on't, and therefore doth the Devill fetch away all under our very Citie-wals.
we cannot put home necessity thus, though our lives lie oned, and Therefore does the devil fetch away all under our very City walls.
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unlesse my soule stirre uncessantly, 'tis lost for ever; alas for us!
unless my soul stir uncessantly, it's lost for ever; alas for us!
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could we, it would make us restlesse, to worke out our owne salvation; you may see it in Paul, Necessitie is upon me, and I cannot be quiet, unlesse I preach;
could we, it would make us restless, to work out our own salvation; you may see it in Paul, Necessity is upon me, and I cannot be quiet, unless I preach;
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This is our plague, we cannot put home the necessitie of things upon our selves, we are so carelesse and forlorne;
This is our plague, we cannot put home the necessity of things upon our selves, we Are so careless and forlorn;
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all are under sin, wounded, gasping, giving up: thus God puts home necessitie of vitall action upon himselfe.
all Are under since, wounded, gasping, giving up: thus God puts home necessity of vital actium upon himself.
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unlesse I stirre, this sinner is lost, unlesse I stirre uncessantly, this world is all lost;
unless I stir, this sinner is lost, unless I stir uncessantly, this world is all lost;
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God wants not bowels, he lays our condition to heart, though we doe not; our dying condition puts life into him;
God Wants not bowels, he lays our condition to heart, though we do not; our dying condition puts life into him;
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you stirre with all your might, when you see such distresse, if there be any bowels in you.
you stir with all your might, when you see such distress, if there be any bowels in you.
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what you coldly act, you doe by halves. Sin makes more then scars upon us, it makes deep wounds;
what you coldly act, you do by halves. since makes more then scars upon us, it makes deep wounds;
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God eyes the necessitie of action; unlesse he acts throughly, wee are all lost; intense affection, makes through action;
God eyes the necessity of actium; unless he acts thoroughly, we Are all lost; intense affection, makes through actium;
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and 'tis delightfull also to the Sunne, to shine upon dunghils, upon us base creatures, to exercise loving kindnesse in the earth.
and it's delightful also to the Sun, to shine upon dunghills, upon us base creatures, to exercise loving kindness in the earth.
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One would thinke that it might be delightfull to him, to shine in his owne spheare, to exercise loving kindnesse in Heaven, to cast pearles and raies upon those noble peeres, and so 'tis;
One would think that it might be delightful to him, to shine in his own sphere, to exercise loving kindness in Heaven, to cast Pearls and rays upon those noble Peers, and so it's;
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God delights to exercise loving kindnesse in the earth, Jerem. 9.24.
God delights to exercise loving kindness in the earth, Jeremiah 9.24.
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'Tis below God to shew kindnesse to us here reluctantly, though wee be all here such base creatures.
It's below God to show kindness to us Here reluctantly, though we be all Here such base creatures.
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it may be competent to you, it cannot be to God.
it may be competent to you, it cannot be to God.
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it makes all restlesse perpetually, till the thing pitied and beloved have rest. God goes reluctantly about no act of kindnesse, 'tis inglorious;
it makes all restless perpetually, till the thing pitied and Beloved have rest. God Goes reluctantly about no act of kindness, it's inglorious;
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Since I spake against him, I doe earnestly remember him still, Jere. 31.20. Earnest affection makes mind worke, memory worke, head worke, heart worke still;Since I spoke against him, I do earnestly Remember him still, Jere. 31.20. Earnest affection makes mind work, memory work, head work, heart work still;
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Delight is love in strength, love in strength is restlesse till it can vend it selfe.
Delight is love in strength, love in strength is restless till it can vend it self.
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as may appeare by his speedy provision for Adam. God eyes the beautie of action; motion with delight unto good, is glorious.
as may appear by his speedy provision for Adam. God eyes the beauty of actium; motion with delight unto good, is glorious.
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As the Needle is restlesse, till it stand to the North point, so was God, till he turned againe to fallen man,
As the Needle is restless, till it stand to the North point, so was God, till he turned again to fallen man,
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God is the same stil, restless til all be brought into a state of blessednesse againe.
God is the same still, restless till all be brought into a state of blessedness again.
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and turned all out of course;
and turned all out of course;
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God cast all that ever he did into a frame full of mercy, but man jogd his hand,
God cast all that ever he did into a frame full of mercy, but man jogd his hand,
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God could not tell how to make any thing but blessed creatures, and blessed places, a Heaven and a Paradise, blessed spirits, and blessed men;
God could not tell how to make any thing but blessed creatures, and blessed places, a Heaven and a Paradise, blessed spirits, and blessed men;
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according to this he wrought, as soone as ever he began to worke, and could not tell how to worke otherwise;
according to this he wrought, as soon as ever he began to work, and could not tell how to work otherwise;
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the Sun is restlesse till it rise, and shine upon us. 'Tis naturall to God to shew mercy, as 'tis to the Sun to shine:
the Sun is restless till it rise, and shine upon us. It's natural to God to show mercy, as it's to the Sun to shine:
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God is restlesse till befallen man have full reliefe provided. It gave rest to the Father, &c. What agents doe naturally, they doe it intensly:God is restless till befallen man have full relief provided. It gave rest to the Father, etc. What agents do naturally, they do it intensely:
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Wee are now led to speake upon the propertie of mercy, how strongly the rivers and streames of life run:
we Are now led to speak upon the property of mercy, how strongly the Rivers and streams of life run:
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Fire hath its propertie, which is to burne: so doth love in Gods breast to us-ward.
Fire hath its property, which is to burn: so does love in God's breast to usward.
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It gave rest to Father and holy Ghost, it delighted both to lay out liberally in Christ, for fallen mans reliefe. It gave rest to Father and holy Ghost, it delighted both to lay out liberally in christ, for fallen men relief.
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the word also comprehends the strength and intention of affection, such a complacencie of love, as makes one delight and rest to doe such or such a thing. the word also comprehends the strength and intention of affection, such a complacency of love, as makes one delight and rest to do such or such a thing.
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COLOSSIANS 1.19. It pleaseth the Father, &c. AS this terme involves the will of God, simply and singly considered, so I pursued it the last day: COLOSSIANS 1.19. It Pleases the Father, etc. AS this term involves the will of God, simply and singly considered, so I pursued it the last day:
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how blessed will all Saints be! I leave them to admire this, till I can speak of it more.
how blessed will all Saints be! I leave them to admire this, till I can speak of it more.
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According to that all fulnesse, which now Christ hath in glory, will he dispence. Lord, how full! how rich!
According to that all fullness, which now christ hath in glory, will he dispense. Lord, how full! how rich!
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But now my God will supply all your wants according to [ his riches in glory ] by Jesus Christ. But now my God will supply all your Wants according to [ his riches in glory ] by jesus christ.
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and thou mayst from hence, as the Apostle doth, conclude, that he will supply all thy wants, Phil. 4.19. Christ will do for you according to his riches, and that will amount to very much, to the supply of all your wants, let them be what they will.
and thou Mayest from hence, as the Apostle does, conclude, that he will supply all thy Wants, Philip 4.19. christ will do for you according to his riches, and that will amount to very much, to the supply of all your Wants, let them be what they will.
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thou hast no spirituals, no corporals, but Chist hath all:
thou hast no spirituals, no corporals, but Christ hath all:
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Thou canst not pray, but Christ hath the art on't, for he is full of the Spirit, and he makes thy requests;
Thou Canst not pray, but christ hath the art oned, for he is full of the Spirit, and he makes thy requests;
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Thou hast no righteousnesse, but Christ hath enough, which is all thine if thou couldest see it.
Thou hast no righteousness, but christ hath enough, which is all thine if thou Couldst see it.
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full of content, full of joy, and that's a blessed life that cannot be made miserable.
full of content, full of joy, and that's a blessed life that cannot be made miserable.
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so that the soul is still full;
so that the soul is still full;
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He that hath Christ hath all, formally, or eminenter (i.) whatsoever is wanting in the creature at any time, Christ makes it up, He that hath christ hath all, formally, or Eminently (i.) whatsoever is wanting in the creature At any time, christ makes it up,
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The Apostle had Christ which hath all, heaven and earth:
The Apostle had christ which hath all, heaven and earth:
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claime your proprietie, and comfort your selves with it, in all your distresses in this life; as Paul did; Phil. 4.18. I have all and am full, saith he, and yet had nothing in the world.
claim your propriety, and Comfort your selves with it, in all your Distresses in this life; as Paul did; Philip 4.18. I have all and am full, Says he, and yet had nothing in the world.
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Christians, comfort your selves, 'tis all yours. Christ hath all, and is full, so have you in him;
Christians, Comfort your selves, it's all yours. christ hath all, and is full, so have you in him;
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a word of this and I have done. Wee have said much of Christs fulnesse, and yet too little;
a word of this and I have done. we have said much of Christ fullness, and yet too little;
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dig these mines throughly, and you will find all treasure, and be filled with all the fulnesse of God. Consolation springs from this point;
dig these mines thoroughly, and you will find all treasure, and be filled with all the fullness of God. Consolation springs from this point;
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This gold lies not in earth, but in Heaven, not in the world, but in truth;
This gold lies not in earth, but in Heaven, not in the world, but in truth;
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Fill one anothers mouths with earth! Little of the world must serve, if wee would be full of grace.
Fill one another's mouths with earth! Little of the world must serve, if we would be full of grace.
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then emptie purses, leane soules, then leane cheekes. Ah Lord! how do the dead bury the dead in earth now!
then empty purses, lean Souls, then lean cheeks. Ah Lord! how do the dead bury the dead in earth now!
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Great things in the world, cut the throats of men, they will rather have emptie spirits,
Great things in the world, Cut the throats of men, they will rather have empty spirits,
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neglect this, and 'tis impossible your hearts should be full of grace, how full soever you get your purses of money.
neglect this, and it's impossible your hearts should be full of grace, how full soever you get your purses of money.
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Let times be what they will, truth must be pursued to the full, this fils the soule with grace;
Let times be what they will, truth must be pursued to the full, this fills the soul with grace;
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The Lord be mercifull to mens basenesse, this earth will not beare us long else; hell will be full of such soules, ere such soules will be full of grace.
The Lord be merciful to men's baseness, this earth will not bear us long Else; hell will be full of such Souls, ere such Souls will be full of grace.
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if love burne so strong as some Ministers would have it, 'twill burne us out of all.
if love burn so strong as Some Ministers would have it, it'll burn us out of all.
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affection and action must rise but so high, lest it set all afire, names, state, fortune;
affection and actium must rise but so high, lest it Set all afire, names, state, fortune;
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Times square mens course, yea mens grace;
Times square men's course, yea Mens grace;
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and set you at a distance every day more then other, till he hath shaken you off for ever.
and Set you At a distance every day more then other, till he hath shaken you off for ever.
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Set God his distance, and be but never so little, and he cannot kisse you: unlesse you take him fully into your armes, he will be jealous of your love,
Set God his distance, and be but never so little, and he cannot kiss you: unless you take him Fully into your arms, he will be jealous of your love,
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your hearts are full of sin, your lives full of miseries, are your eyes full of teares? O that my heart were full of grace; Christ fills the hungry, &c. Grace in fulness, is the felicitie of life, bend not after this heighth, and you cannot be fully happie.
your hearts Are full of since, your lives full of misery's, Are your eyes full of tears? O that my heart were full of grace; christ fills the hungry, etc. Grace in fullness, is the felicity of life, bend not After this height, and you cannot be Fully happy.
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ah England! I feare thy condition, but yet still will pray:
ah England! I Fear thy condition, but yet still will pray:
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yet can you see this? sense is the first step to remedie, where this is not, notwithstanding all meanes, ruine not remedie is neere:
yet can you see this? sense is the First step to remedy, where this is not, notwithstanding all means, ruin not remedy is near:
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and what's this but Gods broad demonstration, that your hearts and lives are full of sin,
and what's this but God's broad demonstration, that your hearts and lives Are full of since,
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The Land is full of wrath; not a man of you almost, but full of distresse in one kinde or other,
The Land is full of wrath; not a man of you almost, but full of distress in one kind or other,
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men full of pride, their eyes are swelled out; till they feele much, they can see nothing amisse in their owne wayes.
men full of pride, their eyes Are swelled out; till they feel much, they can see nothing amiss in their own ways.
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are we not in hell on earth? And yet emptie hearts consider nothing. Delusions destroy thousands;
Are we not in hell on earth? And yet empty hearts Consider nothing. Delusions destroy thousands;
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What will become of us all? Hearts are full of sinne, God is full of wrath, the Land is full of bloud: Ah Lord!
What will become of us all? Hearts Are full of sin, God is full of wrath, the Land is full of blood: Ah Lord!
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Oxford is full, London is full, England is full, scarce a heart amongst us but is full of evill, and mad to maintaine it.Oxford is full, London is full, England is full, scarce a heart among us but is full of evil, and mad to maintain it.
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'Twere well if such a great plague were at such a great distance from us as Oxford: but alas for us!
'Twere well if such a great plague were At such a great distance from us as Oxford: but alas for us!
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and running out at their mouth, in blasphemies as blacke as hell.
and running out At their Mouth, in Blasphemies as black as hell.
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Were you at Oxford, you would see spring-tides every day, hearts full of evill, and over-flowing,
Were you At Oxford, you would see Spring tides every day, hearts full of evil, and overflowing,
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Things will struggle for life, though they die for it: full streames have their adventitious occurrences, which make overflowings.
Things will struggle for life, though they die for it: full streams have their adventitious occurrences, which make overflowings.
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the curse of God is upon sin in strength, to cut off the sinner that is white to Harvest.
the curse of God is upon since in strength, to Cut off the sinner that is white to Harvest.
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The heart full of evill, cannot hide it selfe;
The heart full of evil, cannot hide it self;
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men emptie their chests of gold, yea they emptie their veines of bloud, to fill their soules and lives full of wickednesse, which they love.
men empty their chests of gold, yea they empty their Veins of blood, to fill their Souls and lives full of wickedness, which they love.
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Alas for thee England! thou art in a sad condition, full of mad-men, men whose hearts are full of evill, and mad to maintaine it:
Alas for thee England! thou art in a sad condition, full of madmen, men whose hearts Are full of evil, and mad to maintain it:
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The heart full of evill, and the man grows mad to maintaine it, and to spread it.
The heart full of evil, and the man grows mad to maintain it, and to spread it.
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and then the next step is, madnesse, as Solomon saith, full of evill and madnesse.
and then the next step is, madness, as Solomon Says, full of evil and madness.
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Evill is a growing thing, but when dunged a little by remisnesse, the heart will grow full of it presently,
Evil is a growing thing, but when dunged a little by remissness, the heart will grow full of it presently,
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The heart of the sonnes of men is full of evill and madnesse, Eccles. 9.3. Men watch not their hearts, and they please themselves in it, as loving ease, and are undone ere they are aware.The heart of the Sons of men is full of evil and madness, Eccles. 9.3. Men watch not their hearts, and they please themselves in it, as loving ease, and Are undone ere they Are aware.
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farre from righteousnesse, as the Prophet speakes; full of pride, and full of malice: Solomon spied it in his time, so doe I now. Far from righteousness, as the Prophet speaks; full of pride, and full of malice: Solomon spied it in his time, so do I now.
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all have their fault, and must be told on't. Some have no grace, nor no good nature;
all have their fault, and must be told oned. some have no grace, nor no good nature;
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I must speake to three sorts of men, some have nothing, and some have but a little, not one of a thousand full, with the fulnesse of Christ:
I must speak to three sorts of men, Some have nothing, and Some have but a little, not one of a thousand full, with the fullness of christ:
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it must be found out and laid to heart, it cannot goe well with us else.
it must be found out and laid to heart, it cannot go well with us Else.
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'Tis wonderfull that Christ is so full, and we are so emptie; the fault is not in him, 'tis in us;
It's wonderful that christ is so full, and we Are so empty; the fault is not in him, it's in us;
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Fulnesse runs out, Mens cisternes are broken, so that fulnesse can fill nothing; such broken cisternes must be mended, or else they will be broken to pieces.
Fullness runs out, Men's cisterns Are broken, so that fullness can fill nothing; such broken cisterns must be mended, or Else they will be broken to Pieces.
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I planted a goodly vine, a noble plant, a right seede, and yet that trampled under foote, said God.
I planted a goodly vine, a noble plant, a right seed, and yet that trampled under foot, said God.
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when all in stocke is out, and brings in nothing, this goes to the heart of God.
when all in stock is out, and brings in nothing, this Goes to the heart of God.
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When cost is liberally laid out, and when all laid out will bring nothing in againe, that's sad:
When cost is liberally laid out, and when all laid out will bring nothing in again, that's sad:
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though Christ have all fulnesse, yet emptie creatures care nothing for him.
though christ have all fullness, yet empty creatures care nothing for him.
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What is so compleat, and yet not gaine the heart, speakes that heart very naught; and yet this is very common;
What is so complete, and yet not gain the heart, speaks that heart very nought; and yet this is very Common;
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The choicest glory in Heaven, in the Heaven of Heavens, is Christs, and at his dispose.
The Choicest glory in Heaven, in the Heaven of Heavens, is Christ, and At his dispose.
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thine is the kingdome, power, and glory. What glory? Why, that glory which is at the right hand of God;thine is the Kingdom, power, and glory. What glory? Why, that glory which is At the right hand of God;
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Whatsoever is under the whole Heaven, is Christs, Job 41.11. Yea, whatsoever is above the whole Heaven, whatsoever is in Heaven, is Christs: glory is his;Whatsoever is under the Whole Heaven, is Christ, Job 41.11. Yea, whatsoever is above the Whole Heaven, whatsoever is in Heaven, is Christ: glory is his;
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The very glory that God weares himselfe, the glory which he weares in heaven, that which he wore before all the world was, is Christs.
The very glory that God wears himself, the glory which he wears in heaven, that which he wore before all the world was, is Christ.
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All Christs is Gods, and all Gods is Christs; All mine are thine, and thine are mine.
All Christ is God's, and all God's is Christ; All mine Are thine, and thine Are mine.
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Glorifie me with thine [ owne selfe ] with the glory which I had with thee before the world was. glorify me with thine [ own self ] with the glory which I had with thee before the world was.
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Esse & radiatum esse, is communicated; Glory is communicated, the very glory which God personally weares, is communicated to Christ.Esse & radiatum esse, is communicated; Glory is communicated, the very glory which God personally wears, is communicated to christ.
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My Father and I will come and sup with him. Christ and his Father sup together, lodge together.My Father and I will come and sup with him. christ and his Father sup together, lodge together.
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they move both in one spheare, they dwell in the same house, they have the same traine and attendance; where one goes, tother goes.
they move both in one sphere, they dwell in the same house, they have the same train and attendance; where one Goes, tother Goes.
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he hath the same meate, the same habite, and the same dwelling; one Sunne hath as many raies as tother, and riseth as high as tother;
he hath the same meat, the same habit, and the same Dwelling; one Sun hath as many rays as tother, and Riseth as high as tother;
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and the brightnesse of his glory. Christ hath the same life, and the same felicities of life;and the brightness of his glory. christ hath the same life, and the same felicities of life;
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Christ is essentially and ornamentally the same with his Father, He is the expresse image of his person,
christ is essentially and ornamentally the same with his Father, He is the express image of his person,
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and then by him to all others. Finally, Communication is exact.
and then by him to all Others. Finally, Communication is exact.
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All the ' promises are in Christ, yea, and in him amen, (i.) they are fulfilled in him first,All the ' promises Are in christ, yea, and in him Amen, (i.) they Are fulfilled in him First,
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and if you heed this, this also is communicated to Christ.
and if you heed this, this also is communicated to christ.
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There is a universalitie that lies scattered in many things, as well as comprised in one,
There is a universality that lies scattered in many things, as well as comprised in one,
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As the Father hath life in himselfe, so hath he given unto the Sonne to have life in himselfe, Joh. 5.26.As the Father hath life in himself, so hath he given unto the Son to have life in himself, John 5.26.
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As the Father hath this in himselfe, so hath he given to the Sonne.
As the Father hath this in himself, so hath he given to the Son.
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Whatsoever things the Father doth, &c. Life is quid essentiale & quid universale, it comprehends all.Whatsoever things the Father does, etc. Life is quid essential & quid universal, it comprehends all.
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There is a universalitie of communication, you see, to Christ.
There is a universality of communication, you see, to christ.
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Christ is God, and moves as God. Whatsoever things the Father doth, these also doth the Sonne.
christ is God, and moves as God. Whatsoever things the Father does, these also does the Son.
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yet so may Christ, 'tis no blasphemy to call Christ equall to God, to call him God.
yet so may christ, it's no blasphemy to call christ equal to God, to call him God.
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as that they can speake and doe as God, and so as that without blasphemy they may be called God;
as that they can speak and do as God, and so as that without blasphemy they may be called God;
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There be many things have God in them, but none as Christ hath, none have all God in them, none have so much of God,
There be many things have God in them, but none as christ hath, none have all God in them, none have so much of God,
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God is in Christ, doing what he doth in this world. There is communicatio essentiae, according to which Christ and his Father are one.
God is in christ, doing what he does in this world. There is Communication essentiae, according to which christ and his Father Are one.
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nothing will hold all but Christ, and he hath actuall communication, according to his utmost capacitie.
nothing will hold all but christ, and he hath actual communication, according to his utmost capacity.
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God is in Christ reconciling the world, &c. Some things will hold much, but are not filled;God is in christ reconciling the world, etc. some things will hold much, but Are not filled;
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Communication in order to Christ is immediate, and it is universall. All fulnesse empties all into him.
Communication in order to christ is immediate, and it is universal. All fullness empties all into him.
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The like place is that, 1 Cor. 3.23. And yee are Christs, and Christ is Gods. Christ hath immediate reference to none but God.
The like place is that, 1 Cor. 3.23. And ye Are Christ, and christ is God's christ hath immediate Referente to none but God.
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and the [ head of Christ is God ] 1 Cor. 11.3. that's a brave head-piece indeed.and the [ head of christ is God ] 1 Cor. 11.3. that's a brave headpiece indeed.
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I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ, and the head of the woman is man, I would have you know, that the head of every man is christ, and the head of the woman is man,
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Christ hath immediate communication, which is full, as full as God. Christ hath vast braines, for God is his head, and none else.
christ hath immediate communication, which is full, as full as God. christ hath vast brains, for God is his head, and none Else.
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Nothing is hid from Christ, not the things which are in Gods breast, for he lies there.
Nothing is hid from christ, not the things which Are in God's breast, for he lies there.
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Who hath instructed him? He dwels in light. Who hath instructed him? He dwells in Light.
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The Apostle to the Ephesians, when he would tell you what is the riches of Christ, saith, that it is immediate riches, something that he hath, which all the world beside hath not, something that lies hid where none can come at but himselfe, something that is hid in God, Ephes. 3.8, 9. You have many instructers, but Christ hath none;
The Apostle to the Ephesians, when he would tell you what is the riches of christ, Says, that it is immediate riches, something that he hath, which all the world beside hath not, something that lies hid where none can come At but himself, something that is hid in God, Ephesians 3.8, 9. You have many instructers, but christ hath none;
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What Christ seeth the Father doe, that doth he, Joh. 5.19. Christ is in word and action, the revelation of what was hid in God from the beginning of the world.What christ sees the Father do, that does he, John 5.19. christ is in word and actium, the Revelation of what was hid in God from the beginning of the world.
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the heart of God is deepe, what is in this, Christ onely knowes; what he determins and meanes within himselfe, Christ imparts and none else.
the heart of God is deep, what is in this, christ only knows; what he determins and means within himself, christ imparts and none Else.
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Christ lies in the bosome of the Father, he is in God; the Leviathan tumbles in the deepe;
christ lies in the bosom of the Father, he is in God; the Leviathan tumbles in the deep;
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At the Well-head, water is for qualitie and quantitie full, one cannot so easily be deceived there in either, one cannot drinke a spring dry:
At the Wellhead, water is for quality and quantity full, one cannot so Easily be deceived there in either, one cannot drink a spring dry:
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water at the Well-head, is purest, plentifullest, sweetest.
water At the Wellhead, is Purest, plentifullest, Sweetest.
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and gaine you all, if it may be, to love him. Communication in relation to Christ is immediate;
and gain you all, if it may be, to love him. Communication in Relation to christ is immediate;
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which that Christ hath, I will demonstrate to you, that I may pursue the scope of the holy Ghost,
which that christ hath, I will demonstrate to you, that I may pursue the scope of the holy Ghost,
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and fruition unto the highest blessednesse;
and fruition unto the highest blessedness;
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what hath all, fetches oft some from all, to imbrace this: this propertie onely hath Christ, he hath all fulnesse. The expression speakes admirable perfection, reception,
what hath all, Fetches oft Some from all, to embrace this: this property only hath christ, he hath all fullness. The expression speaks admirable perfection, reception,
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as things are indowed, so they draw. What hath much, moves a little; what hath very much, moves a little more;
as things Are endowed, so they draw. What hath much, moves a little; what hath very much, moves a little more;
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For it pleased the Father, that in him should all fulnesse dwell, &c. Man is a creature, rather induced, then forced;For it pleased the Father, that in him should all fullness dwell, etc. Man is a creature, rather induced, then forced;
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and as the Apostle here doth, wee shall doe something on-ward of our dutie, and follow the footsteps of the flocke.
and as the Apostle Here does, we shall do something onward of our duty, and follow the footsteps of the flock.
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but God will be mercifull to weaknesse, if wee lose our selves in him. If we can but admire thoughts, words, and workes, of bottomlesse depth, as David did,
but God will be merciful to weakness, if we loose our selves in him. If we can but admire thoughts, words, and works, of bottomless depth, as David did,
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The depth of divine expression in action, we are now to fathome, fulnesse, all fulnesse: The worke is above us,
The depth of divine expression in actium, we Are now to fathom, fullness, all fullness: The work is above us,
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admirable great and deep in both. How great are thy workes, and thy thoughts very deep.
admirable great and deep in both. How great Are thy works, and thy thoughts very deep.
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'tis not so with God, he is as profound in expression, as in conception, and in action as in either;
it's not so with God, he is as profound in expression, as in conception, and in actium as in either;
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O Lord, how great are thy workes, and thy thoughts are very deep, saith the Psalmist, Psal. 92.5. Wee are vaster in thoughts, then wee can be in words or workes;
Oh Lord, how great Are thy works, and thy thoughts Are very deep, Says the Psalmist, Psalm 92.5. we Are vaster in thoughts, then we can be in words or works;
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COLOSSIANS 1.19. That in him should all fulnesse dwell. COLOSSIANS 1.19. That in him should all fullness dwell.
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but Mercy, that runs into the soule, abides there for ever. You value estates, not as things hazardous, but according to what is sure.
but Mercy, that runs into the soul, abides there for ever. You valve estates, not as things hazardous, but according to what is sure.
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Christ is excellent in working, Esa. 28.29. not a wheele in the Watch within, that goes untrue, but he can finde it, and mend it.
christ is excellent in working, Isaiah 28.29. not a wheel in the Watch within, that Goes untrue, but he can find it, and mend it.
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if you be poore in purse, he can inrich you, yea, if you be poore in spirit, he can inrich you, Esa. 29.24. They also that [ erred in spirit ] shall come to understanding, and they that murmured, shall learne doctrine;
if you be poor in purse, he can enrich you, yea, if you be poor in Spirit, he can enrich you, Isaiah 29.24. They also that [ erred in Spirit ] shall come to understanding, and they that murmured, shall Learn Doctrine;
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for Christ can become all in you. Christ is for inward diseases, as well as for outward wants:
for christ can become all in you. christ is for inward diseases, as well as for outward Wants:
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he is all, all in all. If upon search, you finde nothing in you, it should not discourage,
he is all, all in all. If upon search, you find nothing in you, it should not discourage,
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what is in me, is Christs;
what is in me, is Christ;
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Were this rule I am upon pursu'd, things prized according to what worth is in them, there could not be a proud person amongst us. Alas! what good is in me!
Were this Rule I am upon pursued, things prized according to what worth is in them, there could not be a proud person among us. Alas! what good is in me!
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nor Christians care nothing for you. Some creatures rot in their own dung; 'tis a heavie judgement, and yet 'tis your condition, that thinke highly of your selves.
nor Christians care nothing for you. some creatures rot in their own dung; it's a heavy judgement, and yet it's your condition, that think highly of your selves.
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You that swell in pride, know not your own hearts, if God be not mercifull to you, you will set such a high price upon your selves, that Christ will give nothing for you,
You that swell in pride, know not your own hearts, if God be not merciful to you, you will Set such a high price upon your selves, that christ will give nothing for you,
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'Tis mischievous not to know what is in others, but 'tis damnable not to know what is in our own heart, in some measure.
It's mischievous not to know what is in Others, but it's damnable not to know what is in our own heart, in Some measure.
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doe you indeed know what is in you? In me there dwells no good, saith the Apostle, 'tis every mans case.
do you indeed know what is in you? In me there dwells no good, Says the Apostle, it's every men case.
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The spirit of man knowes the things that are in man. Some persons swell with pride, and I wonder at them:The Spirit of man knows the things that Are in man. some Persons swell with pride, and I wonder At them:
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If you cannot finde out what is in others, yet you may finde out what is in your selves:
If you cannot find out what is in Others, yet you may find out what is in your selves:
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Lay hands upon nothing suddenly, lay hearts upon nothing suddenly, let election of persons and things, be deliberate.
Lay hands upon nothing suddenly, lay hearts upon nothing suddenly, let election of Persons and things, be deliberate.
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and therefore say where you see such sights, as he to David, Away with this fellow, what should I doe with mad-men? If you cannot finde what is in persons or things, suspend putting price upon them, till you can.
and Therefore say where you see such sights, as he to David, Away with this fellow, what should I do with madmen? If you cannot find what is in Persons or things, suspend putting price upon them, till you can.
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or spirit curst, which is worse;
or Spirit cursed, which is Worse;
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if men drivel upon their beards, if mens words fall as drivel upon their chin, 'tis a light soule within, braines are cracked,
if men drivel upon their beards, if men's words fallen as drivel upon their chin, it's a Light soul within, brains Are cracked,
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My heart was at my mouth, you have such a Proverb; 'tis true. When the mouth frothes, the heart workes;My heart was At my Mouth, you have such a Proverb; it's true. When the Mouth froths, the heart works;
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the tongue hath all from within; Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speakes.
the tongue hath all from within; Out of the abundance of the heart the Mouth speaks.
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Doth the breath of man stinke? then his intrailes are rotten. The heart and the tongue trade together;
Does the breath of man stink? then his entrails Are rotten. The heart and the tongue trade together;
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'tis proper to Christ in some sense, to know what is in man, but 'tis proper enough to us to know what is in man, by what comes from him.
it's proper to christ in Some sense, to know what is in man, but it's proper enough to us to know what is in man, by what comes from him.
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But I cannot discerne what is in them? By what comes from them you may;
But I cannot discern what is in them? By what comes from them you may;
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fine cloathes, are like fine covers and titles of books, both to be valued alike, if nothing folded up in them.
fine clothes, Are like fine covers and titles of books, both to be valued alike, if nothing folded up in them.
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Many Sermons, nothing in them; Many books, nothing in them; Many persons have fine clothes, but nothing in them: Let them goe for nothing, which have nothing in them:
Many Sermons, nothing in them; Many books, nothing in them; Many Persons have fine clothes, but nothing in them: Let them go for nothing, which have nothing in them:
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As the spirit and life of things is held out, so prize and imbrace them, and no otherwise.
As the Spirit and life of things is held out, so prize and embrace them, and no otherwise.
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the kernell of Scriptures, of every word you heare, lies inward. Christs words, are spirit and life.
the kernel of Scriptures, of every word you hear, lies inward. Christ words, Are Spirit and life.
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Ah thrice unhappie man, that livest now in England, and canst look no farther then outsides! Godlinesse is a mystery:
Ah thrice unhappy man, that Livest now in England, and Canst look no farther then outsides! Godliness is a mystery:
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The bosome of a neighbour is your grave, his white candid words, your winding sheet:
The bosom of a neighbour is your grave, his white candid words, your winding sheet:
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one thinkes he goes safe here, and safe there, and sinkes over head and eares, ere he is aware.
one thinks he Goes safe Here, and safe there, and sinks over head and ears, ere he is aware.
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and bitterly beaten by watch-men. I said in my haste, (I may say it soberly) all men are liers: the Land with much bleeding, is turned into a rotten Bog;
and bitterly beaten by watchmen. I said in my haste, (I may say it soberly) all men Are liers: the Land with much bleeding, is turned into a rotten Bog;
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a man may have his soule slaine in the Sanctuary, his spirit turn'd out of the way,
a man may have his soul slain in the Sanctuary, his Spirit turned out of the Way,
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'Tis the unhappiest time that ever came, to take any thing upon trust, by the sound, or by the outside; persons, preachers, prayers, Sermons:
It's the unhappiest time that ever Come, to take any thing upon trust, by the found, or by the outside; Persons, Preachers, Prayers, Sermons:
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a man shall lose his estate, yea, a man shall lose his soule, that can look no further then out-sides.
a man shall loose his estate, yea, a man shall loose his soul, that can look no further then outsides.
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Statesmen, tradesmen, you paint your words, your actions, you put glosse upon every thing in your shops;
Statesmen, Tradesmen, you paint your words, your actions, you put gloss upon every thing in your shops;
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and the worst are best at it; women use it, men use it;
and the worst Are best At it; women use it, men use it;
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O my soule, which side of things takes thee, inside or outside? Painting is a common art,
O my soul, which side of things Takes thee, inside or outside? Painting is a Common art,
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Wee must plead with our Maker, and plead with our selves.
we must plead with our Maker, and plead with our selves.
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so hast thou done, poore England, for a long time, which makes thee bleed now so long and so deadly.
so hast thou done, poor England, for a long time, which makes thee bleed now so long and so deadly.
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and yet he that cannot doe this, will lay vipers in his bosom, and whet knives to cut his own throat:
and yet he that cannot do this, will lay vipers in his bosom, and whet knives to Cut his own throat:
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O yee simple, understand wisdome, saith Solomon; divine discretion is peculiar wisdome, 'tis a thing by it selfe to discerne what true worth persons and things have in them;Oh ye simple, understand Wisdom, Says Solomon; divine discretion is peculiar Wisdom, it's a thing by it self to discern what true worth Persons and things have in them;
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truth is trampled upon, and this lightly esteemed, what judgement can be in men, to make judgement of persons or wayes.
truth is trampled upon, and this lightly esteemed, what judgement can be in men, to make judgement of Persons or ways.
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there are more deadly blowes upon us, then wee are aware of:
there Are more deadly blows upon us, then we Are aware of:
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Wo unto the Land where the Prince is a child, saith the Prophet: double woe surely then to that Land, where Prince and people are children. Infatuation is a heavie stroake;Woe unto the Land where the Prince is a child, Says the Prophet: double woe surely then to that Land, where Prince and people Are children. Infatuation is a heavy stroke;
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Hypocrisie overspreads the Land, great ones love flattery, alas for us! what windie, emptie, gracelesse wretches, do we lay in our bosom!
Hypocrisy overspreads the Land, great ones love flattery, alas for us! what windy, empty, graceless wretches, do we lay in our bosom!
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why you doe it, you look not at what persons have in them, but at what you may have by them, & so you prefer them.
why you do it, you look not At what Persons have in them, but At what you may have by them, & so you prefer them.
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The world is turned upside downe, all is naught, this is every ones complaint:
The world is turned upside down, all is nought, this is every ones complaint:
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Confusion covers the earth, for want of right judgement; beggers are on horseback, and Princes are on foot.
Confusion covers the earth, for want of right judgement; beggars Are on horseback, and Princes Are on foot.
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If this rule were pursued, the world would be rightly ranked, and every one would have his place.
If this Rule were pursued, the world would be rightly ranked, and every one would have his place.
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All ends in this, Persons are to be prized according to the wealth and worth they have in them.
All ends in this, Persons Are to be prized according to the wealth and worth they have in them.
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In Heaven, wealth is sure, saith Christ, there be no theeves breake in: so is wealth in the soule, graces are fixed starres, in a region where nothing can come to pull downe, or darken.
In Heaven, wealth is sure, Says christ, there be no thieves break in: so is wealth in the soul, graces Are fixed Stars, in a region where nothing can come to pull down, or darken.
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All wealth within us, is borne of the everlastingest Spirit, and is everlasting it selfe. Things have also, an accidentall advantage, or an adventitious advantage, the advantage of their station.
All wealth within us, is born of the everlastingest Spirit, and is everlasting it self. Things have also, an accidental advantage, or an adventitious advantage, the advantage of their station.
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That which is borne of the spirit is spirit; so I may say, that which is borne of one that is eternall, is eternall.That which is born of the Spirit is Spirit; so I may say, that which is born of one that is Eternal, is Eternal.
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spirituall life is begotten by him that lives for ever, and so long lived by kinde:
spiritual life is begotten by him that lives for ever, and so long lived by kind:
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Things have a naturall advantage, to wit, the advantage of their kinde, long lived by kinde:
Things have a natural advantage, to wit, the advantage of their kind, long lived by kind:
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Riches and honours are [ with me, ] yea durable riches and substance. Riches and honours Are [ with me, ] yea durable riches and substance.
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What wealth is in the heart, is sure; riches leave the bodie, but God never leaves the soule.
What wealth is in the heart, is sure; riches leave the body, but God never leaves the soul.
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Internall wealth is lasting, grace is a tree of life. Mercy, that runs only into the purse, runs out again;
Internal wealth is lasting, grace is a tree of life. Mercy, that runs only into the purse, runs out again;
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this lies cold about the heart to consider, and lessens much.
this lies cold about the heart to Consider, and lessens much.
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Such a yeer, such a moneth, such an hour, and all mine; yea, I my self shall die;
Such a year, such a Monn, such an hour, and all mine; yea, I my self shall die;
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riches, yea, life is a death; under this notion, that they will end. Life is dated; all things here are dated:
riches, yea, life is a death; under this notion, that they will end. Life is dated; all things Here Are dated:
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and therefore admired here by the Apostle. Internall wealth is the lastingest. Much for yeers, begets it self little every hour, to think of its end;
and Therefore admired Here by the Apostle. Internal wealth is the lastingest. Much for Years, begets it self little every hour, to think of its end;
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It pleased the Father, that in him should be all the sweetest delights that are in the bosome of God,It pleased the Father, that in him should be all the Sweetest delights that Are in the bosom of God,
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the person that hath this in him is admirable, though never so contemptible in the world.
the person that hath this in him is admirable, though never so contemptible in the world.
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Persons have not heaven as they have much without, but as they have much within: Heaven is all;
Persons have not heaven as they have much without, but as they have much within: Heaven is all;
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but most contentfull to the soul; the bitterest things about grace are sweet; the very bark and rind of grace sweet.
but most contentful to the soul; the Bitterest things about grace Are sweet; the very bark and rind of grace sweet.
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'tis heaven to any soul, to be conquered by Christ, his smitings are precious balm, what are his embraces then? Not any thing in grace,
it's heaven to any soul, to be conquered by christ, his smitings Are precious balm, what Are his embraces then? Not any thing in grace,
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that's within you; the killing of sin is sweet, the soul drinks the blood of the slain, and growes fat;
that's within you; the killing of since is sweet, the soul drinks the blood of the slave, and grows fat;
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The Kingdome of Christ is glorious;
The Kingdom of christ is glorious;
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Christ is transient in the world, but he dwels in the hearts, and where he dwels is his chair of State, that's glorious.
christ is Transient in the world, but he dwells in the hearts, and where he dwells is his chair of State, that's glorious.
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so Grace sparkles and makes all glorious within.
so Grace sparkles and makes all glorious within.
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The riches of the inward man, are riches of glory. Stars twinckle and make the heavens all glorious:
The riches of the inward man, Are riches of glory. Stars twinkle and make the heavens all glorious:
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Read how grace is called, Colos. 3.16. That he would grant you according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit, according to the inward man.
Read how grace is called, Colos 3.16. That he would grant you according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit, according to the inward man.
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riches are of two sorts, earthly and heavenly, base and glorious; grace is riches of glory, as delightfull as heaven:
riches Are of two sorts, earthly and heavenly, base and glorious; grace is riches of glory, as delightful as heaven:
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when married to the flesh, which is that according to which he is admired here as so wealthy, the Jewels which he had within him, in that casket of flesh. Internall wealth is delightfullest;
when married to the Flesh, which is that according to which he is admired Here as so wealthy, the Jewels which he had within him, in that casket of Flesh. Internal wealth is delightfullest;
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the Bride hath a chain of Pearls given her when married to Christ, so had Christ of his Father,
the Bride hath a chain of Pearls given her when married to christ, so had christ of his Father,
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the inner man hath many Jewels about his neck, of inestimable price;
the inner man hath many Jewels about his neck, of inestimable price;
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What a great estate lies round together in some little stones? can you value one vertue? The price of Wisdom is above Rubies, and yet the seat of this is within;
What a great estate lies round together in Some little stones? can you valve one virtue? The price of Wisdom is above Rubies, and yet the seat of this is within;
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A thing may take up little compasse, and yet be vastly big in price:
A thing may take up little compass, and yet be vastly big in price:
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So may I say, the least of God in the heart, is more then all the world.
So may I say, the least of God in the heart, is more then all the world.
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The weaknesse of God is stronger then men: The weakness of God is Stronger then men:
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We value the casket only, and not what is in it; if vastness of estate makes difference in price, that's greatest which lies within.
We valve the casket only, and not what is in it; if vastness of estate makes difference in price, that's greatest which lies within.
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things should be weighed in an even ballance, to make right estimation of persons and things.
things should be weighed in an even balance, to make right estimation of Persons and things.
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'tis God, the great God in you: Judgement amongst us is false;
it's God, the great God in you: Judgement among us is false;
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soul-fulnesse is nothing else, but one spirit filling up another. Magnitude makes admiration, a •rum of grace is great;
soul-fulnesse is nothing Else, but one Spirit filling up Another. Magnitude makes admiration, a •rum of grace is great;
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Know ye not that Christ is in you? &c. So much grace in the heart, so much of Christ himself;Know you not that christ is in you? etc. So much grace in the heart, so much of christ himself;
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outward things are but seemingly big, like watry vapours; internall wealth is the Sun himself, and no seeming big rayes of the Sun:
outward things Are but seemingly big, like watery vapours; internal wealth is the Sun himself, and no seeming big rays of the Sun:
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It pleased the Father, that in him should all fulnesse dwell; without him he had nothing. Internall wealth is great;It pleased the Father, that in him should all fullness dwell; without him he had nothing. Internal wealth is great;
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and to be admired as possessing all: 'Twas Christs case, and is here admired by the Apostle:
and to be admired as possessing all: 'Twas Christ case, and is Here admired by the Apostle:
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but the spirit full of God, though the purse be not full of money, the condition is blessed,
but the Spirit full of God, though the purse be not full of money, the condition is blessed,
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and curse his gold as an Idol god, and wish his bags his winding sheet; things ill within, and nothing can be well without;
and curse his gold as an Idol god, and wish his bags his winding sheet; things ill within, and nothing can be well without;
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a million of money cannot give a moments ease, the man wil be distracted in the midst of abundance,
a million of money cannot give a moments ease, the man will be distracted in the midst of abundance,
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if God in this case do nothing within, the man is a poor creature for all his riches;
if God in this case do nothing within, the man is a poor creature for all his riches;
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that's wealth indeed, that makes the soul well. Faculties fight, the Devill sets them on, the heart cannot still its own stirs;
that's wealth indeed, that makes the soul well. Faculties fight, the devil sets them on, the heart cannot still its own stirs;
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Sin is a gangrene, the bowels are gnawed, the plague of man is at his heart; health is best wealth;
since is a gangrene, the bowels Are gnawed, the plague of man is At his heart; health is best wealth;
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as his soul, and not as his body is in wealth, so is he blessed.
as his soul, and not as his body is in wealth, so is he blessed.
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Felicity makes estimation, as we contrive things to contribute to this, so we put price upon them: Mans felicity lies inward;
Felicity makes estimation, as we contrive things to contribute to this, so we put price upon them: men felicity lies inward;
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Christ hath all worth in him.
christ hath all worth in him.
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We are to prize persons and things according to the wealth and worth that they have in them. We Are to prize Persons and things according to the wealth and worth that they have in them.
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You have a hint here, how to raise estimation.
You have a hint Here, how to raise estimation.
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It pleased the Father, that [ in him ] should all fulnesse dwell. You dwell in your inheritance, but Christs inheritance dwels in him.It pleased the Father, that [ in him ] should all fullness dwell. You dwell in your inheritance, but Christ inheritance dwells in him.
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situation is the glory of our inheritance: Christs inheritance lies very commodiously, very blessedly, it lies all in him:
situation is the glory of our inheritance: Christ inheritance lies very commodiously, very blessedly, it lies all in him:
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we are now to tell you where it lies. Much may be nothing, so it may be situated;
we Are now to tell you where it lies. Much may be nothing, so it may be situated;
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God must have all the glory. We spake last day of Christs wealth, and we founde his revenue very great;
God must have all the glory. We spoke last day of Christ wealth, and we found his revenue very great;
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COLOS. 1.19. That [ in him ] should all fulnesse dwell, &c. Opportunity and assistance hath continued to pursue our work, both beyond our expectation;COLOS. 1.19. That [ in him ] should all fullness dwell, etc. Opportunity and assistance hath continued to pursue our work, both beyond our expectation;
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You pay porters for carrying this and that, pay Christ well, let him have your souls for the carriage of them.
You pay porters for carrying this and that, pay christ well, let him have your Souls for the carriage of them.
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Coloss. 1.13. And hath translated ] us into the kingdome, &c. WE have been at the border of hell, and now we are come to the borders of heaven:Coloss. 1.13. And hath translated ] us into the Kingdom, etc. WE have been At the border of hell, and now we Are come to the borders of heaven:
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nature is as near hell, as grace is heaven. From nature to grace, and from grace to glory, is lost mans journey home again;
nature is as near hell, as grace is heaven. From nature to grace, and from grace to glory, is lost men journey home again;
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this journey is long and mans legges weak, and not able to go it, and therefore doth God bear him from one to another, and transferre him along.
this journey is long and men legs weak, and not able to go it, and Therefore does God bear him from one to Another, and transfer him along.
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Transferring notes motion from one place to another; but upon some bodies shoulders, or in some bodies arms, by bearing.
Transferring notes motion from one place to Another; but upon Some bodies shoulders, or in Some bodies arms, by bearing.
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Observe the road to heaven, and you shall see none going that way, but in Christs arms;
Observe the road to heaven, and you shall see none going that Way, but in Christ arms;
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you will see the way narrow, and full of cripples, carried along from tithing to tithing, from sinne to grace, from one grace to another, till they come home to glory, which is their kingdome.
you will see the Way narrow, and full of cripples, carried along from tithing to tithing, from sin to grace, from one grace to Another, till they come home to glory, which is their Kingdom.
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Grace is Gods carrying the soul to Heaven. Christ carries souls in his arms unto eternall blessednesse. Grace is God's carrying the soul to Heaven. christ carries Souls in his arms unto Eternal blessedness.
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Fallen man can neither stand nor go, his fall hath killed him, and the dead stirre not but as they are carried.
Fallen man can neither stand nor go, his fallen hath killed him, and the dead stir not but as they Are carried.
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When the Angel stirres the water, I have no body to put me in, said the cripple,
When the Angel stirs the water, I have no body to put me in, said the cripple,
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if some bodie would take me in their arms, or take me upon their backs and carrie me in, I might come to health and happinesse.
if Some body would take me in their arms, or take me upon their backs and carry me in, I might come to health and happiness.
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The emblem speaks our state, we are born from a miserable condition, to a blessed; from sinfulnesse, which is soul cripplednesse, to holinesse, which is soul soundnesse and blessednesse.
The emblem speaks our state, we Are born from a miserable condition, to a blessed; from sinfulness, which is soul cripplednesse, to holiness, which is soul soundness and blessedness.
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Some can prevail with their wounds and weare them out; but man is not so slightly wounded;
some can prevail with their wounds and wear them out; but man is not so slightly wounded;
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nature is deeply wounded, and lies by it:
nature is deeply wounded, and lies by it:
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The Samaritan put the wounded man upon his own beast, and brought him to an Inne, The Samaritan put the wounded man upon his own beast, and brought him to an Inn,
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and took care of him, saith the Evangelist, Luke 10.42. We are born from wounds to health, from nature to grace;and took care of him, Says the Evangelist, Lycia 10.42. We Are born from wounds to health, from nature to grace;
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from the kingdome of Sathan, to the kingdome of Christ, by Christs own power, we are transferred into the kingdome.
from the Kingdom of Sathan, to the Kingdom of christ, by Christ own power, we Are transferred into the Kingdom.
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Things have their nature, and the result of this, is their will; man moves not heaven-ward, nor will not;
Things have their nature, and the result of this, is their will; man moves not heavenward, nor will not;
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things that will not go to such a place, must be carried thither, or they will never come there.
things that will not go to such a place, must be carried thither, or they will never come there.
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Christ puts himself to no more pains then needs must.
christ puts himself to no more pains then needs must.
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They will not come to me (saith he of some, which is true of all) I must go to them and fetch them,They will not come to me (Says he of Some, which is true of all) I must go to them and fetch them,
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or they will never come to me else; Christ speaks all our conditions in these words.
or they will never come to me Else; christ speaks all our conditions in these words.
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There is not bare indisposition, but opposition resolute, and in cases of this nature, all must be carried by superiour power, or nothing is done.
There is not bore indisposition, but opposition resolute, and in cases of this nature, all must be carried by superior power, or nothing is done.
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'Tis a hell to man to come out of hell, and they are as devils tormenting before the time, that meddle about this matter;
It's a hell to man to come out of hell, and they Are as Devils tormenting before the time, that meddle about this matter;
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you chain and carry distracted creatures to means of remedie: corruption hath its destructive haunt. They are a perverse and a crooked generation, Deuteronomie 32.5.
you chain and carry distracted creatures to means of remedy: corruption hath its destructive haunt. They Are a perverse and a crooked generation, Deuteronomy 32.5.
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they will not go Gods way, and that they may not, they wreath up their legges like a Tortoise, contorti, so saith the originall,
they will not go God's Way, and that they may not, they wreathe up their legs like a Tortoise, contorti, so Says the original,
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when a Tortoise wreaths in his legges under it, you must carrie him, if you will have him.
when a Tortoise wreaths in his legs under it, you must carry him, if you will have him.
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Christ saves laboriously, he makes a sea of his bloud so deep as to bear the soul, he makes arms and shoulders chariot wheels, carriages to bear a sinner heaven-ward, which is wonderfull heavy.
christ saves laboriously, he makes a sea of his blood so deep as to bear the soul, he makes arms and shoulders chariot wheels, carriages to bear a sinner heavenward, which is wonderful heavy.
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A sinner is a heavier burthen then all the creation, he sinks all but Christ, he makes the creation grone and crack under him, he presses a world to nothing with his weight, and yet Christ shoulders him.
A sinner is a Heavier burden then all the creation, he sinks all but christ, he makes the creation groan and Crac under him, he presses a world to nothing with his weight, and yet christ shoulders him.
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The bearing up of the world, is not so much burthen, as the bearing up the soul of man, he does the one with his word,
The bearing up of the world, is not so much burden, as the bearing up the soul of man, he does the one with his word,
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but to the doing of the other, goeth word, person, bodie, soul, arms, shoulders, heart, bloud, all;
but to the doing of the other, Goes word, person, body, soul, arms, shoulders, heart, blood, all;
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and yet Christ submits all these, and becomes a porter, a servant, a slave, and bears till his back and and heart break.
and yet christ submits all these, and becomes a porter, a servant, a slave, and bears till his back and and heart break.
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Labour if honourable, helps to bear it self, the labour it self lends one shoulders, and gives one legges;
Labour if honourable, helps to bear it self, the labour it self lends one shoulders, and gives one legs;
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but base labour loads it self, the servility and basenesse of it is more burthen then the burthen,
but base labour loads it self, the servility and baseness of it is more burden then the burden,
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and pulls away all shoulders from it;
and pulls away all shoulders from it;
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who will put himself to drudgings, base service, that is of any qualitie? And yet Christ did this.
who will put himself to drudgings, base service, that is of any quality? And yet christ did this.
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Drowning waters are up in this low world, and Christ strips himself, and wades, and carries over poore souls upon his back,
Drowning waters Are up in this low world, and christ strips himself, and wades, and carries over poor Souls upon his back,
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and weaklings in his arms, some one way, and some another, as may be best ease to them, though most pain to him. Christ saves fatherly.
and Weaklings in his arms, Some one Way, and Some Another, as may be best ease to them, though most pain to him. christ saves fatherly.
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Parents know no pains nor cost for children; knees, arms, bosome, soul, all open to bear them.
Parents know no pains nor cost for children; knees, arms, bosom, soul, all open to bear them.
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Jacob wrapt up Joseph in his soul, and carried him up and down in his bosome:
Jacob wrapped up Joseph in his soul, and carried him up and down in his bosom:
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Christ is a father, and moves just so to his children; for every one of his children is a Joseph to him:
christ is a father, and moves just so to his children; for every one of his children is a Joseph to him:
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he takes up a child when complaining like the Shunamite, and sets him in his lappe,
he Takes up a child when complaining like the Shunamite, and sets him in his lap,
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and keeps him their till he die; all Christs children die in his arms, like the Shunamites sonne.
and keeps him their till he die; all Christ children die in his arms, like the Shunamites son.
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If a child of God live an hundred years, his father never sets him down out of his arms,
If a child of God live an hundred Years, his father never sets him down out of his arms,
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but carries him unto death, beyond death ▪ as the Psalmist speaks.
but carries him unto death, beyond death ▪ as the Psalmist speaks.
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Christ wraps us up in his soul, and carries us there alwayes, he is ever mindfull of us.
christ wraps us up in his soul, and carries us there always, he is ever mindful of us.
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You have that expression in the Scripture; we are but trifles and yet Christ cannot put these trifles out of his mind;
You have that expression in the Scripture; we Are but trifles and yet christ cannot put these trifles out of his mind;
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he carries our souls, as he carries his own thoughts, he minds us, up and down the world, till we come home.
he carries our Souls, as he carries his own thoughts, he minds us, up and down the world, till we come home.
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Compassion is, when things are laid to heart, and so carried up and down; and they are choicely carried indeed, which are so carried. Compassion carries Christ and us;
Compassion is, when things Are laid to heart, and so carried up and down; and they Are choicely carried indeed, which Are so carried. Compassion carries christ and us;
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compassion gathers about his heart, and that gathers his children about there too, and so they are bound up together in that bundle of life,
compassion gathers about his heart, and that gathers his children about there too, and so they Are bound up together in that bundle of life,
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and carried through sinne and miserie, to eternall felicitie, into his kingdome. Christ saves surely:
and carried through sin and misery, to Eternal felicity, into his Kingdom. christ saves surely:
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a father bears over his children, to make sure work, that they may not fall in.
a father bears over his children, to make sure work, that they may not fallen in.
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Between nature and grace is a great gulf, and a remove from one to the other, is not without great danger;
Between nature and grace is a great gulf, and a remove from one to the other, is not without great danger;
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soul transaction from corruption to grace, is with perpetuall fierce conflict; the soul cannot put out a step for heaven, but Sathan lets fly at it,
soul transaction from corruption to grace, is with perpetual fierce conflict; the soul cannot put out a step for heaven, but Sathan lets fly At it,
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and Christ therefore is a convoy, and he transferres from sinne to grace, and from hell to heaven.
and christ Therefore is a convoy, and he transferres from sin to grace, and from hell to heaven.
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As transactions of state removing this and that, have their bloudy contests:
As transactions of state removing this and that, have their bloody contests:
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so transaction of that great State, for eternity within, pulling down and setting up, have deadly contest,
so transaction of that great State, for eternity within, pulling down and setting up, have deadly contest,
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and the soul will be killed in the way to heaven, if not born along.
and the soul will be killed in the Way to heaven, if not born along.
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When Israel went out of Egypt, not a dog barked, but when a soul goes out of the bondage of sinne, into the libertie of Christ, many dogs and devils bark and bite:
When Israel went out of Egypt, not a dog barked, but when a soul Goes out of the bondage of sin, into the liberty of christ, many Dogs and Devils bark and bite:
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Christ therefore as he doth pull out, so he doth carry in, whom he fastens hold on he lets not go, whom he takes into his arms he keeps there,
christ Therefore as he does pull out, so he does carry in, whom he fastens hold on he lets not go, whom he Takes into his arms he keeps there,
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and still carries them there in all conflicts, to make sure work;
and still carries them there in all conflicts, to make sure work;
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all Christs children fight in his arms, if the devil can kill them there so, they all fight upon this advantage every battell;
all Christ children fight in his arms, if the Devil can kill them there so, they all fight upon this advantage every battle;
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passage to heaven is secured, the great whale that is master of the deep bellies us,
passage to heaven is secured, the great whale that is master of the deep bellies us,
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and saves us from all storms, carries us, and conveyes us to our haven, the kingdome of his dear sonne.
and saves us from all storms, carries us, and conveys us to our Haven, the Kingdom of his dear son.
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Christ saves sweetly, 'tis pleasant travelling in his arms, a man may go a great way with ease upon anothers legges;
christ saves sweetly, it's pleasant traveling in his arms, a man may go a great Way with ease upon another's legs;
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the way though long and dirty goes away one knows not how, when bravely carried ▪ Christ will have none destroyed nor none tired in the way to heaven.
the Way though long and dirty Goes away one knows not how, when bravely carried ▪ christ will have none destroyed nor none tired in the Way to heaven.
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Wisdomes waves are pleasant, they go all in coaches and chariots to heaven;
Wisdoms waves Are pleasant, they go all in Coaches and chariots to heaven;
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'tis the honour of the way, the state of the king in his kingdome below, to be born up and down so.
it's the honour of the Way, the state of the King in his Kingdom below, to be born up and down so.
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The king brought me into his chambers, saith the Spouse. Christs yoke is easie, easie indeed, because born upon anothers neck:The King brought me into his chambers, Says the Spouse. Christ yoke is easy, easy indeed, Because born upon another's neck:
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you yoke creatures so that their yoke may not pinch, you use art to lessen labour,
you yoke creatures so that their yoke may not pinch, you use art to lessen labour,
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and make work no work, and pains pleasures:
and make work no work, and pains pleasures:
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Christ is excellent at this art, he doth so yoke every one, that he draws with ease, he makes every ones yoke big enough to put in his own neck together with the man,
christ is excellent At this art, he does so yoke every one, that he draws with ease, he makes every ones yoke big enough to put in his own neck together with the man,
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and so he draws himself and the man too, and that is an easie yoke indeed, and a little burthen:
and so he draws himself and the man too, and that is an easy yoke indeed, and a little burden:
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as you put something of weight sometimes into a childs hand, and you carry the child with that in his hand:
as you put something of weight sometime into a child's hand, and you carry the child with that in his hand:
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therefore the child easily bears, because he and his burden both, are born by another. This is substance according to shadow:
Therefore the child Easily bears, Because he and his burden both, Are born by Another. This is substance according to shadow:
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this sweet way of salvation was typified, in Noah.
this sweet Way of salvation was typified, in Noah.
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Noah was transferred by an ark from an old world to a new, and that shadowed out salvation in Christ ▪ and the very manner of it, Christ transferring the soul from a bad state to a good.
Noah was transferred by an Ark from an old world to a new, and that shadowed out salvation in christ ▪ and the very manner of it, christ transferring the soul from a bad state to a good.
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So Israel was brought out of Egypt to Canaan, and the Scripture tells you how, just as an Eagle carries her young ▪ and as a father carries his children.
So Israel was brought out of Egypt to Canaan, and the Scripture tells you how, just as an Eagl carries her young ▪ and as a father carries his children.
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Have I conceived all this people, that thou shouldst say unto me, Carrie them in thy bosome, Have I conceived all this people, that thou Shouldst say unto me, Carry them in thy bosom,
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as a nursing father carries the sucking children, Numbers 11.12. God was more tender then Moses, it was tedious to him to bear so many ▪ and so froward, in his bosome to Canaan;as a nursing father carries the sucking children, Numbers 11.12. God was more tender then Moses, it was tedious to him to bear so many ▪ and so froward, in his bosom to Canaan;
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yet so did God, and so would he have had Moses done ▪ and because he had not patience enough to do it, he died ere he came there;
yet so did God, and so would he have had Moses done ▪ and Because he had not patience enough to do it, he died ere he Come there;
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'tis dangerous not to be compassionate, according to expresse command, though ones burden be never so great.
it's dangerous not to be compassionate, according to express command, though ones burden be never so great.
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God took up the burden that Moses would not, and he tells you how he carried them, As an Eagle stirreth up her nest, fluttereth over her young, spreadeth abroad her wings, taketh them,
God took up the burden that Moses would not, and he tells you how he carried them, As an Eagl stirs up her nest, fluttereth over her young, spreadeth abroad her wings, Takes them,
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and bears them upon her wings; So the Lord alone did bear them, and no strange God with him. and bears them upon her wings; So the Lord alone did bear them, and no strange God with him.
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Deuteronomie 32.11, 12. God can bear much alone, and will, for a sinners good, and his own glory, that is, to answer types, and fulfill truth.
Deuteronomy 32.11, 12. God can bear much alone, and will, for a Sinners good, and his own glory, that is, to answer types, and fulfil truth.
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As Christ does bear souls to heaven, so does the devil bear souls to hell: evil spirits are very painfull too.
As christ does bear Souls to heaven, so does the Devil bear Souls to hell: evil spirits Are very painful too.
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Who bears your souls? Sathan carries by delusion, some are carried about by winds of Doctrine, the devil is in that wind;
Who bears your Souls? Sathan carries by delusion, Some Are carried about by winds of Doctrine, the Devil is in that wind;
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when errour rules the life, Sathan rules the heart, this soul is born in the arms of an evil spirit.
when error rules the life, Sathan rules the heart, this soul is born in the arms of an evil Spirit.
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'Tis a light soul that a ly will carry, but his fall will be heavy. Whom Christ carries, truth carries;
It's a Light soul that a lie will carry, but his fallen will be heavy. Whom christ carries, truth carries;
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the word of God, and the Spirit of God, are the two wings upon which Christ carries souls to heaven.
the word of God, and the Spirit of God, Are the two wings upon which christ carries Souls to heaven.
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Upon what wings do ye flee? By these you may know who carries you, whether Christ or the devil.
Upon what wings do you flee? By these you may know who carries you, whither christ or the Devil.
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Christ wraps up spirits in the word, and so away with them to heaven. Sathan carries by violence.
christ wraps up spirits in the word, and so away with them to heaven. Sathan carries by violence.
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The Apostle Peter tells us of some that are carried about by a tempest, Sathan certainly is in that tempest:
The Apostle Peter tells us of Some that Are carried about by a tempest, Sathan Certainly is in that tempest:
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souls born by that evil spirit, are hurried. Tempests are beside rule, and beside resistance; so are souls carried by Sathan;
Souls born by that evil Spirit, Are hurried. Tempests Are beside Rule, and beside resistance; so Are Souls carried by Sathan;
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the heart hath chosen its own way, and reason must not stirre, nor divinity lesse; every thing is irksome that opposeth, nothing that contradicts can the man heare;
the heart hath chosen its own Way, and reason must not stir, nor divinity less; every thing is irksome that Opposeth, nothing that contradicts can the man hear;
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this soul is in the devils chariot, tumbling to misery apace, if God stop not no man can.
this soul is in the Devils chariot, tumbling to misery apace, if God stop not no man can.
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The Lord seldom stops souls when they run apace, till they have fallen and hurt themselves much, if not ruin'd themselves quite.
The Lord seldom stops Souls when they run apace, till they have fallen and hurt themselves much, if not ruined themselves quite.
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Christ drives gently, he goes truths way, and truths pace:
christ drives gently, he Goes truths Way, and truths pace:
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souls carried by Christ, go no faster then truth, such make a stop at every turning,
Souls carried by christ, go no faster then truth, such make a stop At every turning,
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and look out, they go slowly and surely. Christ kicks at wilfull spirits, but he doth not carry them;
and look out, they go slowly and surely. christ kicks At wilful spirits, but he does not carry them;
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they are meek souls willing to be carried onely by Christ, whom Christ carries. The devil bears to destruction, to ruine grace and the soul:
they Are meek Souls willing to be carried only by christ, whom christ carries. The Devil bears to destruction, to ruin grace and the soul:
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he bears as he did bear Christ, to ruine all, body and soul.
he bears as he did bear christ, to ruin all, body and soul.
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Souls carried by Sathan, are carried away from God to the glory of the world, to a god which is not God.
Souls carried by Sathan, Are carried away from God to the glory of the world, to a god which is not God.
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Carrying away from God is a graduall thing, some are carried away more then others, and some are carried away quite, which I will stand upon a little.
Carrying away from God is a gradual thing, Some Are carried away more then Others, and Some Are carried away quite, which I will stand upon a little.
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I see some carried away extremely, which makes my heart tremble to behold.
I see Some carried away extremely, which makes my heart tremble to behold.
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Men are carried away captive, that is, when evil is committed against all means used to avoid it,
Men Are carried away captive, that is, when evil is committed against all means used to avoid it,
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and that case is afflicting, but not destroying: for 'tis the case of the best sometimes.
and that case is afflicting, but not destroying: for it's the case of the best sometime.
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The compasse is set to such a haven, and all mariners working that way, and by force of wind beaten aside.
The compass is Set to such a Haven, and all Mariners working that Way, and by force of wind beaten aside.
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As the heart stands to Christ, and truth, or not; so is the man more or lesse carried away:
As the heart Stands to christ, and truth, or not; so is the man more or less carried away:
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some plead against their own hearts, as working so, and so unruly, and side with conscience and Christians as condemning them,
Some plead against their own hearts, as working so, and so unruly, and side with conscience and Christians as condemning them,
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and wish that as they condemne that which is naught, that so they would execute it too,
and wish that as they condemn that which is nought, that so they would execute it too,
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and bury it quite, that like the body of Moses, neither man nor devil might find it, to make a resurrection of it again.
and bury it quite, that like the body of Moses, neither man nor Devil might find it, to make a resurrection of it again.
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Others plead for an evil engaged affection, against Christians, yea against conscience;
Others plead for an evil engaged affection, against Christians, yea against conscience;
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and all the art lies to keep along between these two smoothly and well, that sinne and the man may enjoy themselves without being notorious both,
and all the art lies to keep along between these two smoothly and well, that sin and the man may enjoy themselves without being notorious both,
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and afraid one of another ▪ or both of hell;
and afraid one of Another ▪ or both of hell;
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this soul is carried very farre from God, if he see it, but if not, the man is in a desperate condition,
this soul is carried very Far from God, if he see it, but if not, the man is in a desperate condition,
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and yet Christ can bear out of this.
and yet christ can bear out of this.
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Does God bear souls heaven-wards? load him, let him not want imployment, cast your burdens upon him.
Does God bear Souls heavenwards? load him, let him not want employment, cast your burdens upon him.
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Casting our burdens upon God, turning off perplexing thoughts; making known requests ▪ and resting upon God for answers.
Casting our burdens upon God, turning off perplexing thoughts; making known requests ▪ and resting upon God for answers.
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One complains of this, and another of that, but do you complain of all to Christ, that he would give you with his everlasting arms a lift? Iniquity is too heavie for the soul,
One complains of this, and Another of that, but do you complain of all to christ, that he would give you with his everlasting arms a lift? Iniquity is too heavy for the soul,
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and the soul is too heavy for it self, when it onely bears it self, and makes not to Christ to be born.
and the soul is too heavy for it self, when it only bears it self, and makes not to christ to be born.
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Every thing cracks under the weight of sin: our very souls crack under the weight of sinne. Sinners thank your selves:
Every thing cracks under the weight of since: our very Souls Crac under the weight of sin. Sinners thank your selves:
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Why is not Christ of more use with you? You would bear all alone, that will kill you:
Why is not christ of more use with you? You would bear all alone, that will kill you:
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Christ can carry all alone, your souls and the guilt and filth that is in them, but none else;
christ can carry all alone, your Souls and the guilt and filth that is in them, but none Else;
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he did tread the winepresse alone. There is art in unloading the soul upon Christ, and it lies in this;
he did tread the winepress alone. There is art in unloading the soul upon christ, and it lies in this;
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in observing particularly what loads the soul, and what Christ hath said particularly to such a case;
in observing particularly what loads the soul, and what christ hath said particularly to such a case;
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no soul miscarries of being born to heaven that thus does. Christians blesse-God, he takes much pains with you:
no soul miscarries of being born to heaven that thus does. Christians blesse-God, he Takes much pains with you:
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receive this, and I conclude this point. Gods arms are as free for you, as yours for your children.
receive this, and I conclude this point. God's arms Are as free for you, as yours for your children.
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I have often wondred at that expression, They shall runne and not be weary: but now I see how it comes about, we run upon anothers legs.
I have often wondered At that expression, They shall run and not be weary: but now I see how it comes about, we run upon another's legs.
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Christians, that you keep on the way of God so chearfully and so resolutely, against all opposition, 'tis Gods bearing of you;
Christians, that you keep on the Way of God so cheerfully and so resolutely, against all opposition, it's God's bearing of you;
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blesse him, you would wax weary and with-draw, to the perdition of your souls else.
bless him, you would wax weary and withdraw, to the perdition of your Souls Else.
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Perseverance in grace is a great deal of pains to Christ, though it be little to us.
Perseverance in grace is a great deal of pains to christ, though it be little to us.
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When you carry children long in your arms, over this stile and over that, do not your arms ake? Then think of Christ, what bearing your souls and your sinnes is,
When you carry children long in your arms, over this style and over that, do not your arms ache? Then think of christ, what bearing your Souls and your Sins is,
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and whether it be worth thanks. Let him have the burden for the bearing, and if it were all gold:
and whither it be worth thanks. Let him have the burden for the bearing, and if it were all gold:
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which falling out is sad, but God can wash his hands because it began wholly on mans side, he disliked Gods will,
which falling out is sad, but God can wash his hands Because it began wholly on men side, he disliked God's will,
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Christ waxeth not old, his beauty fadeth not, that the Fathers love should decline thereby. He is the same yesterday, to day, and for ever:
christ Waxes not old, his beauty fades not, that the Father's love should decline thereby. He is the same yesterday, to day, and for ever:
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All 〈 ◊ 〉 into this, that I have said, Reconciliation is an intire, full,
All 〈 ◊ 〉 into this, that I have said, Reconciliation is an entire, full,
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and firm friendship between God and fallen man, by vertue of which his condition is in all things blessed. and firm friendship between God and fallen man, by virtue of which his condition is in all things blessed.
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Friendship is the thing we all make after, only we mistake the main, and are undone.
Friendship is the thing we all make After, only we mistake the main, and Are undone.
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Whose love do you principally make after? Things here below smile, and your hearts are at rest.
Whose love do you principally make After? Things Here below smile, and your hearts Are At rest.
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No man is out with me, yet God may. Divine wrath works as divine love doth, not very visibly.
No man is out with me, yet God may. Divine wrath works as divine love does, not very visibly.
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You cannot discern love, nor hatred, saith the Holy Ghost, by externals:
You cannot discern love, nor hatred, Says the Holy Ghost, by externals:
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You cannot tell, whether God be in or out with you, by the countenance of men,
You cannot tell, whither God be in or out with you, by the countenance of men,
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and the concurrence of outward things. God can give great earthly things, when he is greatly displeased;
and the concurrence of outward things. God can give great earthly things, when he is greatly displeased;
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he can give a King, in wrath; royall gifts, and yet rage. You may be kings, and yet God in wrath with you:
he can give a King, in wrath; royal Gifts, and yet rage. You may be Kings, and yet God in wrath with you:
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men that have least friendship with God, have many times most friendship with the world, 'tis their portion.
men that have least friendship with God, have many times most friendship with the world, it's their portion.
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Do not lose your souls in a snare; your table may be your snare; the things about you may be ordered to delude you.
Do not loose your Souls in a snare; your table may be your snare; the things about you may be ordered to delude you.
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Some undo themselves with what they have, others with what they want:
some undo themselves with what they have, Others with what they want:
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Times are hard, friendship of the world needed, and they fall out with God, to get in with than;
Times Are hard, friendship of the world needed, and they fallen out with God, to get in with than;
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truth sleighted to get favour with the world; Ah me! the man hath thrown off God;
truth sleighted to get favour with the world; Ah me! the man hath thrown off God;
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God will shift well enough for himself, but what will such a soul do? This hard time is an affliction to hundreds, and a curse to thousands:
God will shift well enough for himself, but what will such a soul do? This hard time is an affliction to hundreds, and a curse to thousands:
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Wretched hearts cannot tell what to do with themselves in straits, and therefore they will rather venture upon the displeasure of God,
Wretched hearts cannot tell what to do with themselves in straits, and Therefore they will rather venture upon the displeasure of God,
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then displease a man, from whom they expect something; such buy a bubble deare, and it speaks a very ill state:
then displease a man, from whom they expect something; such buy a bubble deer, and it speaks a very ill state:
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I am afraid such have not tasted the blessednesse which I am upon, to wit, what the love and friendship of God is, they sell it for so little.
I am afraid such have not tasted the blessedness which I am upon, to wit, what the love and friendship of God is, they fell it for so little.
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Persons in with God, would not be out with him again for all the world.
Persons in with God, would not be out with him again for all the world.
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Blind consciences can do much, sleepy consciences can do more, but seared consciences can do any thing, and not be stirr'd;
Blind Consciences can do much, sleepy Consciences can do more, but seared Consciences can do any thing, and not be stirred;
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this speaks not peace, not a reconciled state: Reconciliation makes tender consciences; 'tis too much that Christ was crucified once, I cannot crucifie him again.
this speaks not peace, not a reconciled state: Reconciliation makes tender Consciences; it's too much that christ was Crucified once, I cannot crucify him again.
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Sin is slain, the new man tender; some friends may fall out, and fight; but Christ and a reconciled soul cannot:
since is slave, the new man tender; Some Friends may fallen out, and fight; but christ and a reconciled soul cannot:
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The heart cannot beare a disagreement, after it's once reconciled to God; much lesse strike a stroke against him.
The heart cannot bear a disagreement, After it's once reconciled to God; much less strike a stroke against him.
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The soul bleeds a fresh when Christ doth, by any ones crucifying of him, much more,
The soul bleeds a fresh when christ does, by any ones crucifying of him, much more,
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when it doth it it self.
when it does it it self.
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Temptations transport, then a good man is not himself, such cases must be spoken to alone.
Temptations transport, then a good man is not himself, such cases must be spoken to alone.
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Reconciliation makes a very tender union: Sinners view these times, they are very bloody;
Reconciliation makes a very tender Union: Sinners view these times, they Are very bloody;
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God is out with us certainly, how much doth it trouble you? Are you not the same men you were, in the same wayes you were? Can a man live in his sins,
God is out with us Certainly, how much does it trouble you? are you not the same men you were, in the same ways you were? Can a man live in his Sins,
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and be at peace with God? Can a man be at peace with his lusts,
and be At peace with God? Can a man be At peace with his Lustiest,
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and with his God? Securitie slayes us; nothing will breake our hearts, therefore God breakes our names, our states, our bones.
and with his God? Security slays us; nothing will break our hearts, Therefore God breaks our names, our states, our bones.
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Wee flatter our selves, but rise not to our dutie; men thus in with themselves, are certainly out with God;
we flatter our selves, but rise not to our duty; men thus in with themselves, Are Certainly out with God;
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'tis Englands heavie plague, if it be any of yours here present, abase your selves. God speakes peace to the contrite;
it's Englands heavy plague, if it be any of yours Here present, abase your selves. God speaks peace to the contrite;
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if you cannot judge your selves, you will be judged, not justified of the Lord. Men that doat upon themselves, are seldome cured of this plague till they die.
if you cannot judge your selves, you will be judged, not justified of the Lord. Men that dote upon themselves, Are seldom cured of this plague till they die.
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God lookes not as man lookes; When you feast, he mournes. Victories speake not God reconciled:
God looks not as man looks; When you feast, he mourns. Victories speak not God reconciled:
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What victories doe you see truth make upon mens lusts? Are not men as dead hearted,
What victories do you see truth make upon men's Lustiest? are not men as dead hearted,
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as stout-hearted, as rotten-hearted, as ever? The workes of God must be acknowledged, but not abused;
as stouthearted, as rotten-hearted, as ever? The works of God must be acknowledged, but not abused;
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you must have other things then this or that externall victory, to make a true medium to demonstrate God reconciled to you.
you must have other things then this or that external victory, to make a true medium to demonstrate God reconciled to you.
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When justice kills bodies on one side, it may kill as many soules on tother side; wrath workes without and within.
When Justice kills bodies on one side, it may kill as many Souls on tother side; wrath works without and within.
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Lord, how many are hardened and fatned, by the bloud of others!
Lord, how many Are hardened and fattened, by the blood of Others!
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Evill men understand not judgement, but they that seeke the Lord, understand all things, Pro. 28.5. A man had need pray over one act of providence a thousand times, ere he venture to interpret it once;
Evil men understand not judgement, but they that seek the Lord, understand all things, Pro 28.5. A man had need pray over one act of providence a thousand times, ere he venture to interpret it once;
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'tis the highest wisdome in the world, to understand the workes of God.
it's the highest Wisdom in the world, to understand the works of God.
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The words of God are ambiguous, the workes of God are more ambiguous, yet compared they will illustrate one another;
The words of God Are ambiguous, the works of God Are more ambiguous, yet compared they will illustrate one Another;
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but few doe this at all, not one of a thousand an artist this way, and hence 'tis that persons and Kingdoms cry peace, peace, when there is no peace.
but few do this At all, not one of a thousand an artist this Way, and hence it's that Persons and Kingdoms cry peace, peace, when there is no peace.
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Wee take up words and workes by rote, and ruine our selves and others.
we take up words and works by rote, and ruin our selves and Others.
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If all the Kings side were slaine, yet were we never the neerer peace with God,
If all the Kings side were slain, yet were we never the nearer peace with God,
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if wee continue to resist his will;
if we continue to resist his will;
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He hath many wayes to avenge the quarrell of his Covenant, and to make all sides know their owne.
He hath many ways to avenge the quarrel of his Covenant, and to make all sides know their own.
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Nationall peace and personall peace, have one foundation, a through imbracing of Christ, as you see persons or Kingdomes pursue or faulter herein, so feare or hope.
National peace and personal peace, have one Foundation, a through embracing of christ, as you see Persons or Kingdoms pursue or falter herein, so Fear or hope.
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He is our peace, which hath made two one, and broken downe the wall of perdition. Christ is our peace;He is our peace, which hath made two one, and broken down the wall of perdition. christ is our peace;
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as we become one with him, we become one with God, and the creature.
as we become one with him, we become one with God, and the creature.
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Christ and we two, God and we are two, God and we out, wee must needs be out with one another, and with all the creation.
christ and we two, God and we Are two, God and we out, we must needs be out with one Another, and with all the creation.
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Christ is the knot that knits God and man together, faith is the bond that knits Christ and man together;
christ is the knot that knits God and man together, faith is the bound that knits christ and man together;
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some of you complaine that you have no peace, surely you have no faith.
Some of you complain that you have no peace, surely you have no faith.
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Broken bleeding hearts, remember who is your peace-maker, and how able he is at the worke.
Broken bleeding hearts, Remember who is your peacemaker, and how able he is At the work.
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Christ is the Prince of peace:
christ is the Prince of peace:
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he commanded the Seas to be quiet, so he can command your consciences, Christ hath balme at command, what ever the Father hath to refresh, Christ hath under his dispose. God rests in Christ;
he commanded the Seas to be quiet, so he can command your Consciences, christ hath balm At command, what ever the Father hath to refresh, christ hath under his dispose. God rests in christ;
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Infinite justice resteth in him, therefore the soule cannot but much more finde rest in him.
Infinite Justice rests in him, Therefore the soul cannot but much more find rest in him.
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This is my beloved Son, in whom [ I ] rest. Doth God himselfe finde rest in Christ concerning sinne, whose puritie is so exact? And canst not thou? God can object nothing, but Christ answers it:This is my Beloved Son, in whom [ I ] rest. Does God himself find rest in christ Concerning sin, whose purity is so exact? And Canst not thou? God can Object nothing, but christ answers it:
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and canst thou non-plus Christ? Satan is a sophister;
and Canst thou nonplus christ? Satan is a sophister;
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temptation abuseth troubled spirits, such cannot see neither the sufficiency, nor the willingnesse of Christ to settle their condition.
temptation abuseth troubled spirits, such cannot see neither the sufficiency, nor the willingness of christ to settle their condition.
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'Tis a trouble to Christ, that you bleed so inwardly; he would have but one bleed;
It's a trouble to christ, that you bleed so inwardly; he would have but one bleed;
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his bowels turne and beat within him, to see your wounds raw and open;
his bowels turn and beatrice within him, to see your wounds raw and open;
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he would bind them up, and powre oyle into them, and carry your soules to his lodging,
he would bind them up, and pour oil into them, and carry your Souls to his lodging,
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and lay them in the breast of his Father, and your Father, where is rest indeed, and you will not.
and lay them in the breast of his Father, and your Father, where is rest indeed, and you will not.
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Reconciliation is either virtually, or actually considered:
Reconciliation is either virtually, or actually considered:
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the foundation of our peace between Christ and the Father, was laid a great while agoe,
the Foundation of our peace between christ and the Father, was laid a great while ago,
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but actually finished between Christ and us, when wee believe:
but actually finished between christ and us, when we believe:
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the first act doth ingage to the second, that God is at peace with Christ, O troubled soules, 'tis an assurance that he will be at peace with you,
the First act does engage to the second, that God is At peace with christ, Oh troubled Souls, it's an assurance that he will be At peace with you,
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and you should plead it, and build upon it.
and you should plead it, and built upon it.
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COLOSSIANS 1.20. And having made peace through the blood of his crosse. COLOSSIANS 1.20. And having made peace through the blood of his cross.
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THe connection of this Verse with the former, yeelded us some things very useful, of which you heard the last day.
THe connection of this Verse with the former, yielded us Some things very useful, of which you herd the last day.
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We are now to consider the Verse in it self; divine favour according to its formality, causality, and extent, are here particularly set down:
We Are now to Consider the Verse in it self; divine favour according to its formality, causality, and extent, Are Here particularly Set down:
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According to its formality, and so 'tis expressed in Synonymicall terms, Peace and reconciliation: according to its causality, and this expressed and amplified;
According to its formality, and so it's expressed in Synonymicall terms, Peace and reconciliation: according to its causality, and this expressed and amplified;
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Christs blood, the blood of his crosse.
Christ blood, the blood of his cross.
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By that blood which took away Christs life, love, between God and the creature, was made.
By that blood which took away Christ life, love, between God and the creature, was made.
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The latitude of this love, how far it reaches, in the last words of the verse is expressed, to wit, to things in earth, and to things in Heaven. The love that breathes forth by Christ, casteth rayes and beams over all.
The latitude of this love, how Far it reaches, in the last words of the verse is expressed, to wit, to things in earth, and to things in Heaven. The love that breathes forth by christ, Cast rays and beams over all.
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The opening of things thus divided, shall be one after another, as we come to them.
The opening of things thus divided, shall be one After Another, as we come to them.
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The grand thing that belongs to our welfare, I am now to enter upon. Our blessednesse lies in union with the chiefest good.
The grand thing that belongs to our welfare, I am now to enter upon. Our blessedness lies in Union with the chiefest good.
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Man is ruined, because out with God;
Man is ruined, Because out with God;
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God at variance communicates no blessings, and man is in hell every where, if he have not blessings.
God At variance communicates no blessings, and man is in hell every where, if he have not blessings.
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A man out with God, may have many things, but no blessings:
A man out with God, may have many things, but no blessings:
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Riches are no blessing, honours no blessing, knowledge no blessing to a man, on whom God frownes.
Riches Are no blessing, honours no blessing, knowledge no blessing to a man, on whom God frowns.
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The smiles of the Son, comprehend all the vertues, which do felicitate nature: In the love of God is wrapt up our temporall and eternall felicity.
The smiles of the Son, comprehend all the Virtues, which do felicitate nature: In the love of God is wrapped up our temporal and Eternal felicity.
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Peace and reconciliation speak the speciall love of God.
Peace and reconciliation speak the special love of God.
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Reconciliation, 'tis intire, full, and firm friendship between God and fallen mam, by vertue of which, his condition in all things is blessed. Reconciliation, it's entire, full, and firm friendship between God and fallen mam, by virtue of which, his condition in all things is blessed.
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Reconciliation speaks friendship: God and man are enemies;
Reconciliation speaks friendship: God and man Are enemies;
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and so threw it off, and God disliked mans practice in this, and so threw him off:
and so threw it off, and God disliked men practice in this, and so threw him off:
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they are now far off one from another.
they Are now Far off one from Another.
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You that are far off, &c. Not far off according to presence, but far off according to affection.You that Are Far off, etc. Not Far off according to presence, but Far off according to affection.
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Man is a hater of the Lord, and the Lord a hater of man. Affection opposite, and actions are opposite:
Man is a hater of the Lord, and the Lord a hater of man. Affection opposite, and actions Are opposite:
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God and man fight, they seek the life of one another: fleshly lusts fight against the soule (i.) against God in the soul.
God and man fight, they seek the life of one Another: fleshly Lustiest fight against the soul (i.) against God in the soul.
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God considers mans venimous nature, and pursues him; that which riseth up against me shall die:
God considers men venomous nature, and pursues him; that which Riseth up against me shall die:
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The soul that sins shall die. The soul that Sins shall die.
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Rebellion is death, by divine Statute, no man shall have his book in this case, saith Justice.
Rebellion is death, by divine Statute, no man shall have his book in this case, Says justice.
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Reconciliation is that act of Christ, which takes off this deadly pursuite: Let not this soul die, I have died:
Reconciliation is that act of christ, which Takes off this deadly pursuit: Let not this soul die, I have died:
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Reconciliation speaks compassion, compensation, yea, advocation; one pleads when the Sinner by reason of guilt is speechlesse.
Reconciliation speaks compassion, compensation, yea, advocation; one pleads when the Sinner by reason of guilt is speechless.
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If crime be crying, and must have blood, let my blood go for it, saith Christ.
If crime be crying, and must have blood, let my blood go for it, Says christ.
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Reconciliation, 'tis Christ personating a sinner and pleading with a displeased God, till he be overcome,
Reconciliation, it's christ personating a sinner and pleading with a displeased God, till he be overcome,
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and think well of one whom he said he would ruine. If we sin, we have an advocate, &c. Reconsiliation hath advocation;
and think well of one whom he said he would ruin. If we sin, we have an advocate, etc. Reconciliation hath advocation;
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advocation closeth spirits and and things which differ, and begets right understanding, and so settles amity between such as were at enmity; Christ hath slain enmity.
advocation closeth spirits and and things which differ, and begets right understanding, and so settles amity between such as were At enmity; christ hath slave enmity.
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This friendship which Christ worketh between God and man is intire; you have I known of all the people of the earth.
This friendship which christ works between God and man is entire; you have I known of all the people of the earth.
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God knows some above all (i.) loves some above all other: Reconciliation speaks peculiar love.
God knows Some above all (i.) loves Some above all other: Reconciliation speaks peculiar love.
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God carries a common respect to all; he makes the Sun to shine upon the good, and upon the bad;
God carries a Common respect to all; he makes the Sun to shine upon the good, and upon the bad;
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as a creator he upholds the whole world, which is great friendship, this speaks not reconciliation. Reconciliation speaks fatherly friendship.
as a creator he upholds the Whole world, which is great friendship, this speaks not reconciliation. Reconciliation speaks fatherly friendship.
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Gods motion is wonderfull, he comes very neer, or goes very far off every one: If he fall out, he kills;
God's motion is wonderful, he comes very near, or Goes very Far off every one: If he fallen out, he kills;
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if he fall in, he marries: Reconciliation speaks conjugall love, two united, as Father and Son;
if he fallen in, he Marries: Reconciliation speaks conjugal love, two united, as Father and Son;
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yea, two united, as Husband and Wife.
yea, two united, as Husband and Wife.
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Christ personates a sinner (i.) stands under his notion in point of sin and wrath,
christ personates a sinner (i.) Stands under his notion in point of since and wrath,
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and works both off, and then he priviledges a sinner, he puts his own raiment upon him:
and works both off, and then he privileges a sinner, he puts his own raiment upon him:
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The King sets Moredeai upon his own horse, and gives him royall apparel, makes him stand in his own relation, as a son.
The King sets Moredeai upon his own horse, and gives him royal apparel, makes him stand in his own Relation, as a son.
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We are children and heirs [ with Christ ]: this speaks reconciliation, intire union and friendship.
We Are children and Heirs [ with christ ]: this speaks reconciliation, entire Union and friendship.
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You fall out, and can never get so far in as you were; your hearts are naught:
You fallen out, and can never get so Far in as you were; your hearts Are nought:
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you are reconciled, yet remember something, and for this keep your distance; God doth not so.
you Are reconciled, yet Remember something, and for this keep your distance; God does not so.
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Christ mediates, and sin is put quite away, so that God remembers iniquity no more: the offender is laid where Christ is, in the bosome of God.
christ mediates, and since is put quite away, so that God remembers iniquity no more: the offender is laid where christ is, in the bosom of God.
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Reconciliation it hath compensation, advocation, and remission. There is no iniquity in Jacob; nothing without, nothing withing amisse, in that person, with whom God is at peace, (i.) nothing amisse is imputed.
Reconciliation it hath compensation, advocation, and remission. There is no iniquity in Jacob; nothing without, nothing withing amiss, in that person, with whom God is At peace, (i.) nothing amiss is imputed.
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The expression sets forth that peculiar love, which shines in Christ upon such, as he mediates for, they are the beautifullest in Gods eye of all the world.
The expression sets forth that peculiar love, which shines in christ upon such, as he mediates for, they Are the beautifullest in God's eye of all the world.
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Reconciliation speaks full friendship: God at peace, all is ours, he could say so much to Job, Acquaint thy self with God,
Reconciliation speaks full friendship: God At peace, all is ours, he could say so much to Job, Acquaint thy self with God,
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and be at peace, thereby God shall come unto thee (i.) all good, Job 22.21. Communion follows union;and be At peace, thereby God shall come unto thee (i.) all good, Job 22.21. Communion follows Union;
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if God become a Father, Christ will get him to come along with him, and feast with you;
if God become a Father, christ will get him to come along with him, and feast with you;
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a father goes oft to his children. My Father and I, will come and sup, saith Christ.
a father Goes oft to his children. My Father and I, will come and sup, Says christ.
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Reconciliation speaks full communication, feasting; divine friendship is not as humane, that works coldly, and reaches out but a little,
Reconciliation speaks full communication, feasting; divine friendship is not as humane, that works coldly, and reaches out but a little,
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lest it should over-do, and undo; divine friendship works freely, because there is no feare of beggering the donor;
lest it should overdo, and undo; divine friendship works freely, Because there is no Fear of beggaring the donor;
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all his care is, how to make the recipient receptive enough, rich enough. God at peace smiles, the rayes of this Sun, make a very rich Region;
all his care is, how to make the recipient receptive enough, rich enough. God At peace smiles, the rays of this Sun, make a very rich Region;
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I cannot tell you the prosperity, that goes along with divine peace.
I cannot tell you the Prosperity, that Goes along with divine peace.
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Secular peace wraps up all secular good in't, divine peace wraps up all good, Secular and Celestiall.
Secular peace wraps up all secular good in't, divine peace wraps up all good, Secular and Celestial.
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My peace I leave with you: Reconciliation is a legacy, a legacie that hath all treasure in it. In times of peace; wealth comes tumbling in:My peace I leave with you: Reconciliation is a legacy, a legacy that hath all treasure in it. In times of peace; wealth comes tumbling in:
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Reconciliation is a state of great income, a soul sent to from heaven daily, and presented with the choycest gifts that heaven will afford:
Reconciliation is a state of great income, a soul sent to from heaven daily, and presented with the Choicest Gifts that heaven will afford:
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Reconciliation, it is heaven gates set open, and the soul given free egresse and regresse, to ask, receive,
Reconciliation, it is heaven gates Set open, and the soul given free egress and regress, to ask, receive,
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and carry away any thing, and this not for once, but alwayes. Reconciliation speaks firm friendship.
and carry away any thing, and this not for once, but always. Reconciliation speaks firm friendship.
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Love in God is not a passion, as 'tis in you;
Love in God is not a passion, as it's in you;
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you are off and on for trifles, his kindness is everlasting kindnesse, With everlasting kindnesse will I imbrace thee.
you Are off and on for trifles, his kindness is everlasting kindness, With everlasting kindness will I embrace thee.
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God lends his ear to be abused by none, concerning any of his children. Satan is an accuser of the brethren, but God hearkens to nothing which he saith.
God lends his ear to be abused by none, Concerning any of his children. Satan is an accuser of the brothers, but God hearkens to nothing which he Says.
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You cannot hearken to accusation but it takes impression, and affection flattens, which is your weaknesse. You have many enemies;
You cannot harken to accusation but it Takes impression, and affection flattens, which is your weakness. You have many enemies;
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one saith this of you, another that, and God hears all, and yet lessens not love one whit, but heightens it.
one Says this of you, Another that, and God hears all, and yet lessens not love one whit, but heightens it.
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A reconciled person hath one friend sure, let the world go which way 'twill, My love shall never depart, &c. Whom he loves, he loves to the end, &c. There is no condition so tickle as secular favourites, a man is an honour to day, and cast out to morrow;
A reconciled person hath one friend sure, let the world go which Way it'll, My love shall never depart, etc. Whom he loves, he loves to the end, etc. There is no condition so tickle as secular favourites, a man is an honour to day, and cast out to morrow;
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corruption is strong in all, and therefore every little thing by asseth us about. No state more sure, then a divine favourite.
corruption is strong in all, and Therefore every little thing by asseth us about. No state more sure, then a divine favourite.
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Principles within are pure foundation without firm, to wit, Christ.
Principles within Are pure Foundation without firm, to wit, christ.
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Reconciliation speaks persons beloved for Christs sake, love running thorow a sure channell, and so becoming sure mercy to the soul.
Reconciliation speaks Persons Beloved for Christ sake, love running thorough a sure channel, and so becoming sure mercy to the soul.
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God was in Christ, reconciling the world to himself. God was in christ, reconciling the world to himself.
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Not a man in the world which God loves, but in Christ, which is a firm foundation of love.
Not a man in the world which God loves, but in christ, which is a firm Foundation of love.
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Mutation moulds up time into opportunitie, and duty presses hard upon a mans spirit, under such a notion, it did upon Christ.
Mutation moulds up time into opportunity, and duty presses hard upon a men Spirit, under such a notion, it did upon christ.
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The being of all things is such, that no man may be secure.
The being of all things is such, that no man may be secure.
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The will of God, the wisdome of God, hath its influence into the mutation of things here below.
The will of God, the Wisdom of God, hath its influence into the mutation of things Here below.
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this overturnes all, to keepe up it selfe, Angels, men, the world, he which is greater and better then the world, Christ.
this overturns all, to keep up it self, Angels, men, the world, he which is greater and better then the world, christ.
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The Ark is very good which a Christian sails in, 'tis Christ:
The Ark is very good which a Christian sails in, it's christ:
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the things we meet with here, are common to men, much more common to holy men;
the things we meet with Here, Are Common to men, much more Common to holy men;
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tossings, tempests, All men are partakers of these, saith the Apostle; Christians therefore should be cheerfull.
tossings, tempests, All men Are partakers of these, Says the Apostle; Christians Therefore should be cheerful.
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Finally, the point in hand should commend the life to come to us, and make us long much for it.
Finally, the point in hand should commend the life to come to us, and make us long much for it.
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Job from a tossed state here, falls a commending the state of the dead:Job from a tossed state Here, falls a commending the state of the dead:
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They that are in the grave, are at rest, &c. The earth is the grave of the body, heaven or hell will be the grave of the soul;They that Are in the grave, Are At rest, etc. The earth is the grave of the body, heaven or hell will be the grave of the soul;
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they that are in heaven are at rest.
they that Are in heaven Are At rest.
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I pity the state of men that live in their sins, they are tost and tumbled here,
I pity the state of men that live in their Sins, they Are tossed and tumbled Here,
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and will be worse tost and tumbled hereafter. Wicked men, you will never have rest; there is no peace to you, none here, nor none hereafter.
and will be Worse tossed and tumbled hereafter. Wicked men, you will never have rest; there is no peace to you, none Here, nor none hereafter.
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Godly hearts, be cheerfull, you shall have a condition without all distraction, you shall be tossed and tumbled no more.
Godly hearts, be cheerful, you shall have a condition without all distraction, you shall be tossed and tumbled no more.
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Labour and sorrow the Scripture makes the proprium of this life, incident to it, as the sparks flie upward;
Labour and sorrow the Scripture makes the proprium of this life, incident to it, as the sparks fly upward;
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but there is no labour above, much lesse sorrow, least of all greatest sorrow, which falls out by great changes.
but there is no labour above, much less sorrow, least of all greatest sorrow, which falls out by great changes.
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the heart listens not after Gods meaning in his dealing, to accomplish that, and when is it likely that our calamities will cease? God makes changes without, to make changes within:
the heart listens not After God's meaning in his dealing, to accomplish that, and when is it likely that our calamities will cease? God makes changes without, to make changes within:
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Every ones labour follows him, and they sit still above, and eat the fruit thereof, they solace themselves, in the travell of their souls, as Christ doth;
Every ones labour follows him, and they fit still above, and eat the fruit thereof, they solace themselves, in the travel of their Souls, as christ does;
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as for changes, they above know none, there are no misty foggy dayes above, no clouds, no clapping in and out of the Sun, they are above those regions which make such mutations of weather.
as for changes, they above know none, there Are no misty foggy days above, no Clouds, no clapping in and out of the Sun, they Are above those regions which make such mutations of weather.
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Were one above those impure regions of aire we breath in, and close by the Sun, one should have the strong influence and glory of it alway, every day alike.
Were one above those impure regions of air we breath in, and close by the Sun, one should have the strong influence and glory of it always, every day alike.
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Here we sojourn, and God sojourns; God is as a wayfaring man, that stays here but a night;
Here we sojourn, and God sojourns; God is as a wayfaring man, that stays Here but a night;
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Sin provokes, justice decrees, this makes condition vary necessarily: every thing shall die, rather then divine justice;
since provokes, Justice decrees, this makes condition vary necessarily: every thing shall die, rather then divine Justice;
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but above we shall all dwell together, and no sojourning to make alteration of condition. If there be any felicity here, 'tis to know that our misery shall end:
but above we shall all dwell together, and no sojourning to make alteration of condition. If there be any felicity Here, it's to know that our misery shall end:
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Lord let me know my [ end ] and the number of my dayes, how long I have to live, &c.Lord let me know my [ end ] and the number of my days, how long I have to live, etc.
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he makes broken estates, to make broken hearts;
he makes broken estates, to make broken hearts;
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he brings much to nothing, that he may make you contented with any thing, with mean things. There are many turnings in your heart, do you consider them? No, God writes them out in your life, that you may:
he brings much to nothing, that he may make you contented with any thing, with mean things. There Are many turnings in your heart, do you Consider them? No, God writes them out in your life, that you may:
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God takes a copy from within, for all that he does to us without.
God Takes a copy from within, for all that he does to us without.
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Mariners are cheerfull when tossed, if their Ship be good, because they know the nature of the seas.
Mariners Are cheerful when tossed, if their Ship be good, Because they know the nature of the Seas.
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God is wise, condition is squared to quicken dutie. God would have any thing die, rather then your grace.
God is wise, condition is squared to quicken duty. God would have any thing die, rather then your grace.
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If Christ made use of motive from the changeablenesse of his condition, fallen man may much more.
If christ made use of motive from the changeableness of his condition, fallen man may much more.
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I have but a day to worke in, saith Christ, things will change quickly, night will come, and then there will be no opportunitie to worke.
I have but a day to work in, Says christ, things will change quickly, night will come, and then there will be no opportunity to work.
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Because they have no changes, therefore they feare not God, saith the Psalmist. Fallen man is pursued in his own way, to wit, with the falling of things;Because they have no changes, Therefore they Fear not God, Says the Psalmist. Fallen man is pursued in his own Way, to wit, with the falling of things;
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now one thing crackes, and anon another thing crackes, and these all eccho to one another,
now one thing cracks, and anon Another thing cracks, and these all echo to one Another,
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and speake joyntly and lowdly to the soule, that all will crack anon and fall. Wherefore looke about thee sinner, not a thing, not a person comes into thy bosome,
and speak jointly and loudly to the soul, that all will Crac anon and fallen. Wherefore look about thee sinner, not a thing, not a person comes into thy bosom,
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but breakes there, to breake the heart. You mourne at the funerall of things; groanes beget groanes.
but breaks there, to break the heart. You mourn At the funeral of things; groans beget groans.
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The bloud and death of things, when that cryes and preaches to us, if there be any grace,
The blood and death of things, when that cries and Preaches to us, if there be any grace,
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if there be any nature, the heart cannot but stirre. Wisdome hath ordered every thing, to preach it selfe to death to you; plants, brutes, men;
if there be any nature, the heart cannot but stir. Wisdom hath ordered every thing, to preach it self to death to you; plants, brutus's, men;
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the choicest man that ever was, that ever came into the world, went out of it againe in his bloud, to move,
the Choicest man that ever was, that ever Come into the world, went out of it again in his blood, to move,
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and so to save the world. Having made peace by the bloud of his Crosse. All runs into this, All conditions here below have mutation. This point preaches submission.
and so to save the world. Having made peace by the blood of his Cross. All runs into this, All conditions Here below have mutation. This point Preaches submission.
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It hath been a long time of giving, and receiving, now 'tis a time of taking away,
It hath been a long time of giving, and receiving, now it's a time of taking away,
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and peoples hearts rise at it. God is dishonoured much by discontentednesse. Had we said nothing to prove the point;
and peoples hearts rise At it. God is dishonoured much by discontentedness. Had we said nothing to prove the point;
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that all things here below are mutable, the times in which wee live are a sad demonstration of it.that all things Here below Are mutable, the times in which we live Are a sad demonstration of it.
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View how like himselfe God still moves, this shall be our use of the point. What condition but is full of mutation? Brave estates, brave Kingdomes bleeding to death, and brought almost to nothing;
View how like himself God still moves, this shall be our use of the point. What condition but is full of mutation? Brave estates, brave Kingdoms bleeding to death, and brought almost to nothing;
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our sin is ripe, wrath is gone forth, England that was as the Queen of Nations for all fulnesse, is wasting to nothing.
our since is ripe, wrath is gone forth, England that was as the Queen of nations for all fullness, is wasting to nothing.
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Natives that for a while have left us, and now return'd to visite us, scarce know their mother-Land, her face which looked so pleasantly, is now so besmeared with bloud.
Natives that for a while have left us, and now returned to visit us, scarce know their mother-Land, her face which looked so pleasantly, is now so besmeared with blood.
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Here was the seat of my ancestors, but 'tis burned; there had I brave and sweet kindred, but now they are slaine;
Here was the seat of my Ancestors, but it's burned; there had I brave and sweet kindred, but now they Are slain;
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and those that live, wish for death, because nothing left to live upon.
and those that live, wish for death, Because nothing left to live upon.
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Wee had treasure as the flints of the brooke, estate to accomplish any thing, but now we faint in every undertaking, for want of silver-sinewes.
we had treasure as the flints of the brook, estate to accomplish any thing, but now we faint in every undertaking, for want of silver-sinewes.
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Wee had many callings, as so many severall ornaments and pillars of state, now all is turned into one, all grave-makers one for another, every one with his spade by his side, to dig into the heart of his brother, to dig out a subsistence.
we had many callings, as so many several Ornament and pillars of state, now all is turned into one, all grave-makers one for Another, every one with his spade by his side, to dig into the heart of his brother, to dig out a subsistence.
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Light was little, but love was much;
Light was little, but love was much;
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truth could not be found, but if it could, O how sweet (said wee) should it be to us, dearer then all? Truth now shines in our consciences,
truth could not be found, but if it could, Oh how sweet (said we) should it be to us, Dearer then all? Truth now shines in our Consciences,
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and we care not for it: Ah Lord! this is the saddest change of all. The living are dead;
and we care not for it: Ah Lord! this is the Saddest change of all. The living Are dead;
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the soul-living are slaine, with an evill time.
the soul-living Are slain, with an evil time.
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Gods vowes were upon us, but now throwne off, and because the times will not beare them.
God's vows were upon us, but now thrown off, and Because the times will not bear them.
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Outward changes are bad, but inward changes are farre worse.
Outward changes Are bad, but inward changes Are Far Worse.
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England, where are those flames of love, which blazed so gloriously a few yeares agoe? Brethren in New-England, were precious:England, where Are those flames of love, which blazed so gloriously a few Years ago? Brothers in New england, were precious:
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O that we had Ilium in Italium, New-England in old. Brethren in Holland were precious:
Oh that we had Ilium in Italium, New england in old. Brothers in Holland were precious:
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O that wee had them againe, and the mercies which there they injoy, and now they are with us, they are trampled upon as the dirt,
Oh that we had them again, and the Mercies which there they enjoy, and now they Are with us, they Are trampled upon as the dirt,
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and all their paines to hold forth Christ and truth to us. Are not these sad changes? Englands outside, inside, all changed;
and all their pains to hold forth christ and truth to us. are not these sad changes? Englands outside, inside, all changed;
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from vertue to sin, from love to malice, from wrath to bloud, and thus lies weltring,
from virtue to since, from love to malice, from wrath to blood, and thus lies weltering,
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and no eye pities her, neither Gods eye, nor her own. Is this Naomi? 'Twas Naomies friends speech to her;
and no eye pities her, neither God's eye, nor her own. Is this Naomi? 'Twas Naomies Friends speech to her;
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her condition was so altered, that they knew her not.
her condition was so altered, that they knew her not.
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Is this pleasant? O no, saith shee, call mee not pleasant, call me Mara, bitternesse,
Is this pleasant? O no, Says she, call me not pleasant, call me Mara, bitterness,
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for the Lord hath dealt very bitterly with me. So may I say now;
for the Lord hath dealt very bitterly with me. So may I say now;
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Is this England? Pleasant England? O no, call it Mara, bitternesse, for affection is turned into gall and wormewood, shee deales very bitterly with God and his people,
Is this England? Pleasant England? Oh no, call it Mara, bitterness, for affection is turned into Gall and wormwood, she deals very bitterly with God and his people,
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and the Lord deales very bitterly with her. Contemplate truth sadly fulfill'd, and then set your selves to draw instruction from it. Mutation preaches submission;
and the Lord deals very bitterly with her. Contemplate truth sadly fulfilled, and then Set your selves to draw instruction from it. Mutation Preaches submission;
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Doth God give and take? blesse him, 'tis wis way: he doth so with Christ.
Does God give and take? bless him, it's wis Way: he does so with christ.
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God filled Christs veins with brave blood, and then drew it out all; he prepared him a body, and then destroy'd it;
God filled Christ Veins with brave blood, and then drew it out all; he prepared him a body, and then destroyed it;
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he gave him a being on earth, and then turn'd him into hell. Christs tranquillity was turned into the strongest extremity; outside and inside changed:
he gave him a being on earth, and then turned him into hell. Christ tranquillity was turned into the Strongest extremity; outside and inside changed:
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he that heard that sweet voyce, This is my beloved Son, &c. cryes My God, my God,
he that herd that sweet voice, This is my Beloved Son, etc. cries My God, my God,
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why hast thou forsaken me? Condition varies, rich are made poor, whole are wounded; men cannot beare this, therefore the land is full of discontent.why hast thou forsaken me? Condition Varies, rich Are made poor, Whole Are wounded; men cannot bear this, Therefore the land is full of discontent.
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Sin multiplies and hightens it self as misery doth;
since multiplies and heightens it self as misery does;
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if God be not very mercifull, 'twill make misery last, till there be not a man of us left.
if God be not very merciful, it'll make misery last, till there be not a man of us left.
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We feel the rod, but do not beare it; sense stirs up passion, we rage, and this foments divine displeasure;
We feel the rod, but do not bear it; sense stirs up passion, we rage, and this foments divine displeasure;
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COLOSSIANS 1.20. And having made peace by the bloud of his Crosse, &c. CHrist had dispensation made to him, in order to use: COLOSSIANS 1.20. And having made peace by the blood of his Cross, etc. christ had Dispensation made to him, in order to use:
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God meant to doe much by him, and therefore gave much to him. Christ had full reception, and full imployment;
God meant to do much by him, and Therefore gave much to him. christ had full reception, and full employment;
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of the one you have heard, and of the other you are now to heare.
of the one you have herd, and of the other you Are now to hear.
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Christ had all fulnesse, all in Heaven, and all in earth, to reconcile all that are in heaven, and that are in earth;
christ had all fullness, all in Heaven, and all in earth, to reconcile all that Are in heaven, and that Are in earth;
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as full as Christ was, God emptied out all, he drew out grace, he drew out nature, to the last drop of bloud that was in him.
as full as christ was, God emptied out all, he drew out grace, he drew out nature, to the last drop of blood that was in him.
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And having made peace by the bloud of his Crosse, &c. Observe the condition of this world;And having made peace by the blood of his Cross, etc. Observe the condition of this world;
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here God gives and God takes. Every condition in this world, hath mutation.
Here God gives and God Takes. Every condition in this world, hath mutation.
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A man weares a Jewel in his breast, twentie, thirtie yeares, fortie, fiftie yeares, and then 'tis snatched away againe.
A man wears a Jewel in his breast, twentie, thirtie Years, fortie, fiftie Years, and then it's snatched away again.
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The spirit returnes to God that gave it. Yea Christ, and all that Christ hath, return to God that gave him: Christ lives, and then dies; dies, and then rises.The Spirit returns to God that gave it. Yea christ, and all that christ hath, return to God that gave him: christ lives, and then die; die, and then rises.
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Where is Christ now, and all the fulnesse that he hath, but in that bosome from whence he came forth? Hath not Christ bled out all into the hand of the first Doner? 'tis a brave condition which they have above, there is all giving,
Where is christ now, and all the fullness that he hath, but in that bosom from whence he Come forth? Hath not christ bled out all into the hand of the First Doner? it's a brave condition which they have above, there is all giving,
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and no taking away, every ones life is everlasting: and as the silver coard is, so are the Jewels that are hung upon it.
and no taking away, every ones life is everlasting: and as the silver coard is, so Are the Jewels that Are hung upon it.
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Above, all things are everlasting, but here nothing is so, no not Christ whilst in this world.
Above, all things Are everlasting, but Here nothing is so, no not christ while in this world.
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Yet a little while, and the world seeth [ me ] no more. This world hath, and then loseth the biggest blessings;Yet a little while, and the world sees [ me ] no more. This world hath, and then loses the biggest blessings;
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seeth [ me ] no more. sees [ me ] no more.
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This world is a little while rich, and hath all, and then a great while poore, and stript of all.
This world is a little while rich, and hath all, and then a great while poor, and stripped of all.
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Seeth [ me ] no more. Sees [ me ] no more.
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Were nothing dying, holy action would not be lively. Man is confident; if not powred out from vessel to vessel, he settles upon his lees.
Were nothing dying, holy actium would not be lively. Man is confident; if not poured out from vessel to vessel, he settles upon his lees.
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Thou shalt see an enemy in [ my habitation ] said God to Eli, 1 Sam. 2.32. Christ is Gods habitation, his speciall habitation, yet is an enemy there, whilst Christ is here. The noblest life, dies: Thou shalt see an enemy in [ my habitation ] said God to Eli, 1 Sam. 2.32. christ is God's habitation, his special habitation, yet is an enemy there, while christ is Here. The Noblest life, die:
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Sin hath brought death over all, over Christ. Felicitie at first was fixed; no mercy Adam had, died;
since hath brought death over all, over christ. Felicity At First was fixed; no mercy Adam had, died;
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transgression hath made mutation, this is the worme that lies at the roote, and gnawes and killes the greenest and pleasantest Goard that growes over us here.
Transgression hath made mutation, this is the worm that lies At the root, and gnaws and kills the Greenest and Pleasantest Guard that grows over us Here.
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The sin of the first Adam, hath sucked the bloud of the second, and not onely his bloud,
The since of the First Adam, hath sucked the blood of the second, and not only his blood,
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but the bloud of all things else. That which followes in the place forecited, is here applicable.
but the blood of all things Else. That which follows in the place forecited, is Here applicable.
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Thou shalt see an enemy in my habitation, and in all the wealth which God shall give Israel, &c. Much was made in a little time, and marred in lesse.Thou shalt see an enemy in my habitation, and in all the wealth which God shall give Israel, etc. Much was made in a little time, and marred in less.
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Sin hath subjected the whole creation to vanitie;
since hath subjected the Whole creation to vanity;
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the fall of the body of Christ, which was so firmly knit, is the liveliest demonstration of it in the world.
the fallen of the body of christ, which was so firmly knit, is the Liveliest demonstration of it in the world.
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Saul slew his thousands, and David his ten thousands, but sin hath slaine its millions, hath wounded every thing to the heart, Christ not excepted, he together with all the creation groanes, bleeds, dies;Saul slew his thousands, and David his ten thousands, but since hath slain its millions, hath wounded every thing to the heart, christ not excepted, he together with all the creation groans, bleeds, die;
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Some things are venemous and deadly within such a limited compasse, the destructive propertie of sin is universall, it poysons and killes all the world over;
some things Are venomous and deadly within such a limited compass, the destructive property of since is universal, it poisons and kills all the world over;
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it changes times, seasons, Kingdomes, worlds; hath swept one world away, and 'twill sweepe another world away.
it changes times, seasons, Kingdoms, world's; hath swept one world away, and it'll sweep Another world away.
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Sin makes the Heavens waxe old, and passe away, yea, that which is more firme then the Heavens, Christs glorious and heavenly bodie, which was not as the Apostle saith, of this creation.
since makes the Heavens wax old, and pass away, yea, that which is more firm then the Heavens, Christ glorious and heavenly body, which was not as the Apostle Says, of this creation.
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Sin hath its influence into the mutation of things; so hath the will of God.
since hath its influence into the mutation of things; so hath the will of God.
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Mutation speakes affliction, affliction springs not out of the dust, but from the will of God:
Mutation speaks affliction, affliction springs not out of the dust, but from the will of God:
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God sets one thing against another, and makes fighting between creature and creature, between man and man unto death.
God sets one thing against Another, and makes fighting between creature and creature, between man and man unto death.
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I set all men every one against his neighbour, Zach. 8.9, 10. I set all men, &c. That there were men against Christ, and took away his life;I Set all men every one against his neighbour, Zach 8.9, 10. I Set all men, etc. That there were men against christ, and took away his life;
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that there were such men against Christ, neighbours, one in his owne familie, &c. God set them against him.
that there were such men against christ, neighbours, one in his own family, etc. God Set them against him.
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Christ was delivered by the determinate counsell of God. Things are set their course; divine determination, byasseth every state to such an end: christ was Delivered by the determinate counsel of God. Things Are Set their course; divine determination, byasseth every state to such an end:
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conditions can be no otherwise then they are. Knowne to the Lord are all his workes from the beginning.
conditions can be no otherwise then they Are. Known to the Lord Are all his works from the beginning.
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The age of a man is set; the age of the world is set; it shall be an hundred and twentie yeares, saith God.
The age of a man is Set; the age of the world is Set; it shall be an hundred and twentie Years, Says God.
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Count not your externall felicity very secure, nor your persons free from barbarism, because you live amongst professors of Christianity.
Count not your external felicity very secure, nor your Persons free from barbarism, Because you live among professors of Christianity.
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The Word of God is a draught-net, it brings up of all sorts, whole Christians, half Christians;
The Word of God is a draught-net, it brings up of all sorts, Whole Christians, half Christians;
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a man almost a Christian, will quite condemn you, and all out torture you, and yet wash his hands as innocent of your blood.
a man almost a Christian, will quite condemn you, and all out torture you, and yet wash his hands as innocent of your blood.
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Truth may do much upon the tongue, yea, much upon the heart of your neighbour, and yet not enough to secure your skin, the lives next to him.
Truth may do much upon the tongue, yea, much upon the heart of your neighbour, and yet not enough to secure your skin, the lives next to him.
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Felix trembled, Pilate suffered much in his spirit, yet did they make Christ suffer much in his flesh and Spirit.Felix trembled, Pilate suffered much in his Spirit, yet did they make christ suffer much in his Flesh and Spirit.
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The Word is of much power upon conscience, when of none at all upon affection; affrights sometimes, but not reforms:
The Word is of much power upon conscience, when of none At all upon affection; affrights sometime, but not reforms:
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You that tremble under our ministry now, you will recover many such pangs, and be hard-hearted to our death, to our crucifixion, when times turn another way.
You that tremble under our Ministry now, you will recover many such pangs, and be hardhearted to our death, to our crucifixion, when times turn Another Way.
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Let no man promise himself immunity from any misery, because he lives where profession is rife.
Let no man promise himself immunity from any misery, Because he lives where profession is rife.
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The best hearts are oftentimes soonest deceived;
The best hearts Are oftentimes soonest deceived;
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much goodnesse is ready to trust it self, where there is but little, and receives a wound.
much Goodness is ready to trust it self, where there is but little, and receives a wound.
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A Lark hath but a bad eye, to discern a true Sun from a false;
A Lark hath but a bad eye, to discern a true Sun from a false;
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she sees a Sun in a glasse, and comes down to delight in it, and is ensnared.
she sees a Sun in a glass, and comes down to delight in it, and is Ensnared.
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Sweet spirits know this time, you have a double disadvantage now: You think all are good, because they speak well;
Sweet spirits know this time, you have a double disadvantage now: You think all Are good, Because they speak well;
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you will be taken with a Sun in a glasse, ensnared with something like a Sun. Integrity goes with an open breast, Hypocrisie makes advantage of this, and stabs to the heart:
you will be taken with a Sun in a glass, Ensnared with something like a Sun. Integrity Goes with an open breast, Hypocrisy makes advantage of this, and stabs to the heart:
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There was never more need of this caution. Some out of sweetnesse, others out of courage are over credulous;
There was never more need of this caution. some out of sweetness, Others out of courage Are over credulous;
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an affrighted heart recovers it self, and becomes by so much the more resolute and hardened to desperate work.
an affrighted heart recovers it self, and becomes by so much the more resolute and hardened to desperate work.
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are they not such, many of them, which contrive Christs bloud and torment at this day, in the Christian world? The crosse wee beare is the wound of friends;
Are they not such, many of them, which contrive Christ blood and torment At this day, in the Christian world? The cross we bear is the wound of Friends;
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'Twas a generation of seared hypocrites, which contrived the bloud of Christ:
'Twas a generation of seared Hypocrites, which contrived the blood of christ:
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The proper plague of hypocrisie, is searing; burned spirits, are fit to burne others; so they doe in hell.
The proper plague of hypocrisy, is searing; burned spirits, Are fit to burn Others; so they do in hell.
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You which are but seeming professors, you will be reall persecutors. The punishment of one sin, hardens to another.
You which Are but seeming professors, you will be real persecutors. The punishment of one since, hardens to Another.
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I will speake no more by way of discovery, but let the discovered lay to heart their condition.
I will speak no more by Way of discovery, but let the discovered lay to heart their condition.
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though never so many, is overturned in the soule by the power of Christ, which worketh in us.
though never so many, is overturned in the soul by the power of christ, which works in us.
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it shadowes out this, that where there is a reall Temple, a true Christian, the power of all lusts,
it shadows out this, that where there is a real Temple, a true Christian, the power of all Lustiest,
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My Temple hath a better inside, saith he, and whips out these theeves, and overturnes their Tables:
My Temple hath a better inside, Says he, and whips out these thieves, and overturns their Tables:
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yet he could not own it, because the inside was not the same, it had a den of theeves in it;
yet he could not own it, Because the inside was not the same, it had a den of thieves in it;
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The Temple was the same in the outside in Christs time, that it was in the Prophets time before,
The Temple was the same in the outside in Christ time, that it was in the prophets time before,
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An internall turning (i) when the heart is turned as well as the outward man, according to that in Malachi, The heart of the children shall be turned to the fathers, which is reall profession.
an internal turning (i) when the heart is turned as well as the outward man, according to that in Malachi, The heart of the children shall be turned to the Father's, which is real profession.
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Wee have had fathers of our flesh, which corrected us, and we gave them reverence, NONLATINALPHABET, and wee were inwardly turned, the spirit recoiling as asham'd: we have had Father's of our Flesh, which corrected us, and we gave them Reverence,, and we were inwardly turned, the Spirit recoiling as ashamed:
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Their inward parts are very wickednesse. There is NONLATINALPHABET & NONLATINALPHABET, a turning and a turning inwardly. The Author to the Hebrewes useth the latter word;Their inward parts Are very wickedness. There is &, a turning and a turning inwardly. The Author to the Hebrews uses the latter word;
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Put yee on the Lord Jesus Christ, &c. The tongue can doe this, when the heart hath never a rag upon its backe.Put ye on the Lord jesus christ, etc. The tongue can do this, when the heart hath never a rag upon its back.
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men can doe much this way.
men can do much this Way.
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and may be plainly rendered thus; Naked profession, is without internall reformation. Spirits can transforme themselves, they can speake like Angels, and yet abide Devils;
and may be plainly rendered thus; Naked profession, is without internal Reformation. Spirits can transform themselves, they can speak like Angels, and yet abide Devils;
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and this may be the motto of the profession of this time. All that hath been formerly said, to distinguish in this matter, is but one thing,
and this may be the motto of the profession of this time. All that hath been formerly said, to distinguish in this matter, is but one thing,
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sweet and bitter from the same fountaine, as the cisterne will best receive that is powred into:
sweet and bitter from the same fountain, as the cistern will best receive that is poured into:
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a double minde, unstable, a double mouth;
a double mind, unstable, a double Mouth;
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when mens persons are honour'd and prosper'd, then their religion is honour'd; meere profession is a bable, a humour, any thing, nothing;
when men's Persons Are honoured and prospered, then their Religion is honoured; mere profession is a babble, a humour, any thing, nothing;
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When the Parliament prevailes, then their wayes are honoured; when the King prevailes, then his wayes are honour'd;
When the Parliament prevails, then their ways Are honoured; when the King prevails, then his ways Are honoured;
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I tremble to thinke of this generation, wee are clouds without water, carried as the winde sits, that's Judes description of naked profession.
I tremble to think of this generation, we Are Clouds without water, carried as the wind sits, that's Jude's description of naked profession.
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Integritie holds on her way, as Solomon saith.
Integrity holds on her Way, as Solomon Says.
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If truth be slighted, O that I could so walke, as to live some beautie into it:
If truth be slighted, Oh that I could so walk, as to live Some beauty into it:
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If the world will frowne, O that I could see Christ smile more.
If the world will frown, Oh that I could see christ smile more.
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it hunts one hare, how many soever crosse the way in which it goes. Distraction of times, naughtinesse of men, make not Christ unpleasant, but more precious.
it hunt's one hare, how many soever cross the Way in which it Goes. Distraction of times, naughtiness of men, make not christ unpleasant, but more precious.
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and then let times and fortunes change as they will. Reall profession pursues realitie in every condition;
and then let times and fortune's change as they will. Real profession pursues reality in every condition;
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let my soule lie still in the bosome of Christ, and move steadily in his wayes,
let my soul lie still in the bosom of christ, and move steadily in his ways,
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Times vary oft, and all present new temptations, yet one thing is constantly made at, in all where profession is reall, (i) to injoy Christ:
Times vary oft, and all present new temptations, yet one thing is constantly made At, in all where profession is real, (i) to enjoy christ:
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They remember [ thee ] in thy wayes, (i.) Christ; For he maketh his own wayes sweet, to them that simply walke in them.They Remember [ thee ] in thy ways, (i.) christ; For he makes his own ways sweet, to them that simply walk in them.
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They are joy'd in the way, they remember thee in thy wayes, Esa. 64.5. They respect the way, not the strewings of the way, no other strewings but what Christ maketh by his going before them.They Are joyed in the Way, they Remember thee in thy ways, Isaiah 64.5. They respect the Way, not the strewings of the Way, no other strewings but what christ makes by his going before them.
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all the wealth, and all the honour in the world, are not so pleasant as one despised and persecuted truth of Christ.
all the wealth, and all the honour in the world, Are not so pleasant as one despised and persecuted truth of christ.
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every limbe, every drop of his bloud, deare; so for ever. The way of Christ is more, then the strewings of it, to a reall Christian;
every limb, every drop of his blood, deer; so for ever. The Way of christ is more, then the strewings of it, to a real Christian;
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Christ is an abiding sweet, where the heart is upright. Christ is deare upon the Crosse; when torne to pieces deare;
christ is an abiding sweet, where the heart is upright. christ is deer upon the Cross; when torn to Pieces deer;
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some take it up to drive designes, and can taste sweetnesse in it no longer, then it will conduce to some secular advantage.
Some take it up to drive designs, and can taste sweetness in it no longer, then it will conduce to Some secular advantage.
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as to please all sides, though God be displeased. Religion is lovely sometimes, but not for it selfe;
as to please all sides, though God be displeased. Religion is lovely sometime, but not for it self;
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Woe to your when all men speake well of you, (i) when you so order your religion and course of life,Woe to your when all men speak well of you, (i) when you so order your Religion and course of life,
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A meere professor, would have all men speake well of him, though Christ nor his own conscience doe not, which is a wofull thing.
A mere professor, would have all men speak well of him, though christ nor his own conscience do not, which is a woeful thing.
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'tis a Christian squaring his religion, to please all sides.
it's a Christian squaring his Religion, to please all sides.
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he doth not say, come, see my zeal, or my wisdome, but, come and see the Wisdome and Life of Christ, in me. Naked profession is time-serving:
he does not say, come, see my zeal, or my Wisdom, but, come and see the Wisdom and Life of christ, in me. Naked profession is time-serving:
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If an upright man be any thing, or do any thing, 'tis not he, but Christ in him;
If an upright man be any thing, or do any thing, it's not he, but christ in him;
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a good man cannot tell how to lay hands upon any good action, as his; but Hypocrisie calls evill good, and yet openly appropriates it: Come, see my zeal.
a good man cannot tell how to lay hands upon any good actium, as his; but Hypocrisy calls evil good, and yet openly appropriates it: Come, see my zeal.
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Integrity hatches good, and runs away, can scarce own her own children, though they run after her;
Integrity Hates good, and runs away, can scarce own her own children, though they run After her;
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and therefore use skill, to make their breath smell sweet: Come, see my zeal.
and Therefore use skill, to make their breath smell sweet: Come, see my zeal.
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they are not troubled when they smell it themselves, they only blush when others smell it stinck,
they Are not troubled when they smell it themselves, they only blush when Others smell it stink,
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and therefore they lick them themselves. Come, see my zeal: Rotten lungs use art to breath sweet;
and Therefore they lick them themselves. Come, see my zeal: Rotten lungs use art to breath sweet;
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They are ugly brats that Hypocrites bring forth, no body else can endure to lick them to any beauty,
They Are ugly brats that Hypocrites bring forth, no body Else can endure to lick them to any beauty,
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a stinking weed, and no flower.
a stinking weed, and no flower.
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he christens his children himself, and calls all vertue that he doth. Come, see my [ zeal ] &c. And it was but vain-glory; a vice, and no vertue;
he christens his children himself, and calls all virtue that he does. Come, see my [ zeal ] etc. And it was but vainglory; a vice, and no virtue;
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Come, see my zeal, &c. A meer professor is a Chameleon, he lives by the aire of mens mouths;Come, see my zeal, etc. A mere professor is a Chameleon, he lives by the air of men's mouths;
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A meer professor fails and flats in his noblest action, if men observe him not; his zeal dies, if the breath of men blow it not.
A mere professor fails and flats in his Noblest actium, if men observe him not; his zeal die, if the breath of men blow it not.
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Meer profession is vain-glorious light souls paint, words, actions; their faculty lies this way: They do all things to be seen of men.
Mere profession is vainglorious Light Souls paint, words, actions; their faculty lies this Way: They do all things to be seen of men.
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Naked profession is not to be trusted, the characters of this I will give you, that no man may deceive himself, nor others.
Naked profession is not to be trusted, the characters of this I will give you, that no man may deceive himself, nor Others.
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and something like the Cause we manage, we venture all upon them.
and something like the Cause we manage, we venture all upon them.
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so there be but profession and specious pretences, some court divinity to paint persons over, to look fair in the eye of men,
so there be but profession and specious pretences, Some court divinity to paint Persons over, to look fair in the eye of men,
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We look at parts, honours, more then at truth of grace, in those that manage our affaires;
We look At parts, honours, more then At truth of grace, in those that manage our affairs;
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and yet have not that mercy from the Lord, to take double heed and care, whom we make executors, to whom we leave the hope of posterity:
and yet have not that mercy from the Lord, to take double heed and care, whom we make Executors, to whom we leave the hope of posterity:
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This is our case, we are at last cast, upon the brink of death and ruine, making our will in order to all priviledge, civill and divine,
This is our case, we Are At last cast, upon the brink of death and ruin, making our will in order to all privilege, civil and divine,
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but when all is almost gone, then one must be double wary how one trusts in weighty matter.
but when all is almost gone, then one must be double wary how one trusts in weighty matter.
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because much will bear out a little losse, and do well;
Because much will bear out a little loss, and do well;
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may it not make a tender heart shake, to see how much we lean upon many, that a little while since, bended any way? Where wealth and advantage abound, trust may be venturous with lesse perill,
may it not make a tender heart shake, to see how much we lean upon many, that a little while since, bent any Way? Where wealth and advantage abound, trust may be venturous with less peril,
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Stupidity is a common glague, our head is broke, our wounds are many, and we lay our bleeding state in the bosome of such as have served the times, to fetch life in us again. Ah Lord!
Stupidity is a Common glague, our head is broke, our wounds Are many, and we lay our bleeding state in the bosom of such as have served the times, to fetch life in us again. Ah Lord!
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I have spoken Englands case ere I was aware:
I have spoken Englands case ere I was aware:
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Write Lord have mercy upon this soule, he will certainly be stung to death, ere he awake.
Write Lord have mercy upon this soul, he will Certainly be stung to death, ere he awake.
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Understanding swallows fancies, judgement builds its welfare upon these; now the heart is asleep amongst Serpents:
Understanding Swallows fancies, judgement builds its welfare upon these; now the heart is asleep among Serpents:
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Courage degenerates into stupidity, when faith builds altogether upon fancy. Stupidity speaks destruction decreed; all is destroy'd that should prevent destruction.
Courage Degenerates into stupidity, when faith builds altogether upon fancy. Stupidity speaks destruction decreed; all is destroyed that should prevent destruction.
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and yet, because they have been specious for this and that, we have been incredulous, and ruiningly venturous.
and yet, Because they have been specious for this and that, we have been incredulous, and ruiningly venturous.
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so ' thath been told us, again and again, that such and such have been false and base,
so ' thath been told us, again and again, that such and such have been false and base,
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'Twas told Gedeliah, again and again, that such sought his life;
'Twas told Gedaliah, again and again, that such sought his life;
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We have had fair words, shews of goodnesse, and would not heed reall badnesse, and look to our selves.
We have had fair words, shows of Goodness, and would not heed real badness, and look to our selves.
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England hath almost lost its life, through over-much credulousnesse, but from whence our credulity hath sprung, I know not.England hath almost lost its life, through overmuch credulousness, but from whence our credulity hath sprung, I know not.
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Gedeliah lost his life this way.Gedaliah lost his life this Way.
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COLOS. 1.20. Made peace through the blood of his crosse. DIvine favour, according to its formality, we have handled, to wit, Reconciliation;COLOS. 1.20. Made peace through the blood of his cross. DIvine favour, according to its formality, we have handled, to wit, Reconciliation;
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according to its causality, we are now to pursue it, which is here mentioned Synecdochically; the blood of the crosse, as including all other passions and actions prevening and conducing, to make this last act effectuall to so great an end,
according to its causality, we Are now to pursue it, which is Here mentioned Synecdochically; the blood of the cross, as including all other passion and actions prevening and conducing, to make this last act effectual to so great an end,
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as mans deliverance from the wrath of God. Some persons in a businesse bear the name of the whole;
as men deliverance from the wrath of God. some Persons in a business bear the name of the Whole;
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so some actions in work, carry the denomination of the whole. The blood of the crosse, was the finishing act of our redemption;
so Some actions in work, carry the denomination of the Whole. The blood of the cross, was the finishing act of our redemption;
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and therefore here, and elsewhere mentioned, in stead of all other acts. Having made peace by the blood of his crosse.
and Therefore Here, and elsewhere mentioned, in stead of all other acts. Having made peace by the blood of his cross.
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The blood of the crosse, notes the very strength of cruelty, malice heightened by art, contriving many deaths into one;
The blood of the cross, notes the very strength of cruelty, malice heightened by art, contriving many death's into one;
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a death for the head, a death for the foot, a death for the arms, a death for the sides;
a death for the head, a death for the foot, a death for the arms, a death for the sides;
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an army of tortures divided into parties, to go their severall wayes in the body,
an army of tortures divided into parties, to go their several ways in the body,
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and to meet all at the heart, to make as many torments as members, and as many hels as drops of blood.
and to meet all At the heart, to make as many torments as members, and as many hels as drops of blood.
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A forlorn state is here sadly hinted; men of parts first rejected Christ, and then imploy'd all to cut his throat. Apostasie generates tyrannie.
A forlorn state is Here sadly hinted; men of parts First rejected christ, and then employed all to Cut his throat. Apostasy generates tyranny.
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The greatest cruelty is among persons hypocritically professing Christianity. The greatest cruelty is among Persons hypocritically professing Christianity.
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The death of the crosse was inflicted upon Christ, by them that sate in Moses chaire:
The death of the cross was inflicted upon christ, by them that sat in Moses chair:
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Christ among his own loseth all friends, honours, blood; betray'd and butcher'd in his own family, amongst his own.
christ among his own loses all Friends, honours, blood; betrayed and butchered in his own family, among his own.
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He came to his own, but could not get off without the losse of his life.
He Come to his own, but could not get off without the loss of his life.
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Profession is a thing of course, light drawes out this, where it makes no inward change;
Profession is a thing of course, Light draws out this, where it makes no inward change;
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the heart abiding naught, action will be answerable first or last, what ever the tongue say.
the heart abiding nought, actium will be answerable First or last, what ever the tongue say.
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Some do worse then they meant; a Chieverall heart stretches when reacht, further then thought of.
some doe Worse then they meant; a Chieverall heart stretches when reached, further then Thought of.
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Morality is too weak to resist sin, Divinity is too weak to resist sin, if it reach not the soul:
Morality is too weak to resist since, Divinity is too weak to resist since, if it reach not the soul:
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A man is as the temptation that assaults him, that hath not the sword of the Spirit in his spirit;
A man is as the temptation that assaults him, that hath not the sword of the Spirit in his Spirit;
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if it be to kill, to kill cruelly, to crucifie Christ;
if it be to kill, to kill cruelly, to crucify christ;
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if a mans heart be not crucified by his light, he will crucifie his Father, his Saviour, when temptation lies this way.
if a men heart be not Crucified by his Light, he will crucify his Father, his Saviour, when temptation lies this Way.
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Would not that bloudy Army abroad, be accounted Protestants, and for Protestant Religion? I send you forth as lambes amongst wolves, and yet those wolves wore sheep-skins, they would be accounted of the seed of Abraham: 'tis our case,
Would not that bloody Army abroad, be accounted Protestants, and for Protestant Religion? I send you forth as Lambs among wolves, and yet those wolves wore sheepskins, they would be accounted of the seed of Abraham: it's our case,
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and it makes our triall the greater; our burthen is heavie, but God is lightning it, glory be to his name.
and it makes our trial the greater; our burden is heavy, but God is lightning it, glory be to his name.
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The axe is to the roote of the tree which bare but leaves, and they are cut downe apace.
The axe is to the root of the tree which bore but leaves, and they Are Cut down apace.
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If this side would but mend, as fast as tother side end, wee should be a very blessed people quickly.
If this side would but mend, as fast as tother side end, we should be a very blessed people quickly.
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The ripest fall first, we shall not hang long after, if our profession also be found hypocriticall.
The Ripest fallen First, we shall not hang long After, if our profession also be found hypocritical.
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the enemies which cut our throats, are of our owne house, of our owne Land, and pretend to be of our owne Religion.
the enemies which Cut our throats, Are of our own house, of our own Land, and pretend to be of our own Religion.
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Sin is so far from lessening, that it heightens it self by notionall light, accidentally, though not naturally.
since is so Far from lessening, that it heightens it self by notional Light, accidentally, though not naturally.
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What light takes not hold of the heart, the heart can take hold of it, to make its own way the stronger by.
What Light Takes not hold of the heart, the heart can take hold of it, to make its own Way the Stronger by.
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Light is a crutch to help Satans criples to go well: Low persons get a stoole and become high;
Light is a crutch to help Satan cripples to go well: Low Persons get a stool and become high;
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light makes men otherwise weaponlesse, armed, strong and wise to do evill. The justice of God also is in this point. Conviction makes conversion, or hardeneth.
Light makes men otherwise weaponless, armed, strong and wise to do evil. The Justice of God also is in this point. Conviction makes conversion, or Hardeneth.
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If Christ come neer a city, and cannot get open the gates, and get in, he throwes in granadoes,
If christ come near a City, and cannot get open the gates, and get in, he throws in granades,
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and sets consciences afire, when affection opens not. Instructed persons have raging consciences; mad men are bloody, they will kill any, rather then they will be whipt themselves;
and sets Consciences afire, when affection Opens not. Instructed Persons have raging Consciences; mad men Are bloody, they will kill any, rather then they will be whipped themselves;
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this was the case in reference to the Jews. Christ was as John, a burning and shining light;
this was the case in Referente to the jews. christ was as John, a burning and shining Light;
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the light he held forth to hypocrites, did burn their consciences, and to quench this, they cared not what they did to Christ;
the Light he held forth to Hypocrites, did burn their Consciences, and to quench this, they cared not what they did to christ;
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open his own veins, and take his own blood, to quench his own Spirit.
open his own Veins, and take his own blood, to quench his own Spirit.
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Hypocrites will take the blood of Christ, out of every member of Christ, to quench the Spirit of Christ, that burns within them.
Hypocrites will take the blood of christ, out of every member of christ, to quench the Spirit of christ, that burns within them.
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This point is very usefull, and very seasonable.
This point is very useful, and very seasonable.
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he has Earth, Heaven, he hath eternall life, and can give it to whom he will;
he has Earth, Heaven, he hath Eternal life, and can give it to whom he will;
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Enlarge this your selves in deeds.
Enlarge this your selves in Deeds.
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No such Sermon of love in the Bible, nor in the Creation, as the bloud of the Crosse.
No such Sermon of love in the bible, nor in the Creation, as the blood of the Cross.
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The bloud of the crosse speakes love in strength, love as strong as death; what speakes it in Christ, should make it in us.
The blood of the cross speaks love in strength, love as strong as death; what speaks it in christ, should make it in us.
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Matter of faith, and matter of love, should spring from this point, if one had time to goe this way.
Matter of faith, and matter of love, should spring from this point, if one had time to go this Way.
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if ever any thing quiet my conscience, it must be Christs bloud sprinkled upon it: out of these honourable thoughts of proper remedie, proceedes remedie to the soule.
if ever any thing quiet my conscience, it must be Christ blood sprinkled upon it: out of these honourable thoughts of proper remedy, proceeds remedy to the soul.
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in the middest of all your soule-paines, say, If ever any thing give me ease, it must be the bloud of Christ;
in the midst of all your soule-paines, say, If ever any thing give me ease, it must be the blood of christ;
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yet you will lie as faire for cure as you can. In a spirituall sense, be thus prudent:
yet you will lie as fair for cure as you can. In a spiritual sense, be thus prudent:
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You that have the Kings evill, stand in the way of the King, and though you cannot cure your selves,
You that have the Kings evil, stand in the Way of the King, and though you cannot cure your selves,
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Christ takes up these creeples of a sudden, and carries them into the poole of his bloud.
christ Takes up these creeples of a sudden, and carries them into the pool of his blood.
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hence must come thy ease if ever: out of these pantings, spring faith unto joy.
hence must come thy ease if ever: out of these pantings, spring faith unto joy.
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Pained soules, speake of nothing but the bloud of Christ, prize nothing in comparison of this;
Pained Souls, speak of nothing but the blood of christ, prize nothing in comparison of this;
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When a man cannot goe into the poole, 'tis hopefull to lie neere it, for one or other may take him up and carry him in thither, whither he cannot goe himselfe.
When a man cannot go into the pool, it's hopeful to lie near it, for one or other may take him up and carry him in thither, whither he cannot go himself.
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what thou wouldest doe and canst not, let not that deject, put out that grace you have.
what thou Wouldst do and Canst not, let not that deject, put out that grace you have.
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Why, know this, that Christs bloud hath ingaged God to give faith, and every grace else unto thee;
Why, know this, that Christ blood hath engaged God to give faith, and every grace Else unto thee;
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Could I trust Christ with my estate, I know all would be well, but I cannot believe.
Could I trust christ with my estate, I know all would be well, but I cannot believe.
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and imploy him with their estates, that they would imploy him and none else, to procure the love of God, and eternall blessednesse.
and employ him with their estates, that they would employ him and none Else, to procure the love of God, and Eternal blessedness.
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his favour is free, all that he expects, is that poore soules would but trust him,
his favour is free, all that he expects, is that poor Souls would but trust him,
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to accept him, is to gaine him;
to accept him, is to gain him;
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Christs favour comes farre easier to us, then Gods favour did to him; he doth not expect your bloud, to get his favour:
Christ favour comes Far Easier to us, then God's favour did to him; he does not expect your blood, to get his favour:
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but how should one get Christs favour? And Christ is solicitous how to get thy favour.
but how should one get Christ favour? And christ is solicitous how to get thy favour.
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That God is at peace with Christ, should generate faith in the most complaingest soule. 'Tis a facile thing for Christ to procure the favour of God:
That God is At peace with christ, should generate faith in the most complaingest soul. It's a facile thing for christ to procure the favour of God:
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What is not peace Christs? Is not Heaven Christs? Is not kingdome, power, and glory, Christs? That all is Christs, methinkes should quiet the cryings of conscience.
What is not peace Christ? Is not Heaven Christ? Is not Kingdom, power, and glory, Christ? That all is Christ, methinks should quiet the cryings of conscience.
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'Tis sad to me to see, how some soules sinke, they thinke peace an impossible thing for them ever to attaine.
It's sad to me to see, how Some Souls sink, they think peace an impossible thing for them ever to attain.
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the favour of God is at his dispose: whom he intercedes for with his bloud, escape the wrath of God.
the favour of God is At his dispose: whom he intercedes for with his blood, escape the wrath of God.
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Things are very well between God and Christ, he hath stood in the person of many, and discharged well his undertaking:
Things Are very well between God and christ, he hath stood in the person of many, and discharged well his undertaking:
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Thou hast a tender friend in Heaven, and thy soule is precious to Christ, he hath shed his bloud, that thou mightest not die, nor more despaire.
Thou hast a tender friend in Heaven, and thy soul is precious to christ, he hath shed his blood, that thou Mightest not die, nor more despair.
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whether shall I live or die? Whether shall I live where Christ is or not? 'Twill be reliefe to such a burthened heart to thinke, what Christ can doe for him in this case.
whither shall I live or die? Whither shall I live where christ is or not? It'll be relief to such a burdened heart to think, what christ can do for him in this case.
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Soules are loaded and troubled about many things, but where the distresse is about eternall life,
Souls Are loaded and troubled about many things, but where the distress is about Eternal life,
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Where conscience bleedes, the bloud of the crosse may be of use; and to these in the last place I will addresse my selfe.
Where conscience bleeds, the blood of the cross may be of use; and to these in the last place I will address my self.
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this time is a discovery of unbeliefe, and a recompence. Unsensible persons are below discipline, these therefore I must let goe.
this time is a discovery of unbelief, and a recompense. Unsensible Persons Are below discipline, these Therefore I must let go.
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men that doe not so take hold of his bloud and death, as to bleed and die with him, in name, in state, in person, shall bleed and die by him;
men that do not so take hold of his blood and death, as to bleed and die with him, in name, in state, in person, shall bleed and die by him;
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nor know what Christ is now doing: Christ is now avenging the bloud of his Covenant, upon all that tread upon it;
nor know what christ is now doing: christ is now avenging the blood of his Covenant, upon all that tread upon it;
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such wretches as these, know not their wretched condition, they have not tasted of the bloud of Christ,
such wretches as these, know not their wretched condition, they have not tasted of the blood of christ,
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flesh shakes at this, and treads upon Christ, and treads out his bowels, to keepe up;
Flesh shakes At this, and treads upon christ, and treads out his bowels, to keep up;
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Povertie is marching towards us like an armed man, all is falling;
Poverty is marching towards us like an armed man, all is falling;
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heartie affection to Christ can hardly be found, men are so taken up with their own ends.
hearty affection to christ can hardly be found, men Are so taken up with their own ends.
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'Tis a very bloudy time in which we live, trials murther love to Christ, & to one another;
It's a very bloody time in which we live, trials murder love to christ, & to one Another;
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and his bloud shall be upon you, not to take off guilt, but to bind on guilt till you die, till bloud goe for bloud.
and his blood shall be upon you, not to take off guilt, but to bind on guilt till you die, till blood go for blood.
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you that kill not the lusts of the world, you kill Christ, but not believe on him,
you that kill not the Lustiest of the world, you kill christ, but not believe on him,
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A man crucified to Christ, is crucified to the world;
A man Crucified to christ, is Crucified to the world;
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Christ shall die at the dore, rather then they will open love to him, to destroy the advantage of this time.
christ shall die At the door, rather then they will open love to him, to destroy the advantage of this time.
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'tis nothing to the men of this generation, to speak bitterly, to murther bloudily, their own convictions;
it's nothing to the men of this generation, to speak bitterly, to murder bloodily, their own convictions;
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our sin is crimson and scarlet coloured; wee crucifie Christ, his truth, his people, therefore doth he crucifie us. Light rises, so doth malice;
our since is crimson and scarlet coloured; we crucify christ, his truth, his people, Therefore does he crucify us. Light rises, so does malice;
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The sin of this age is bloudy wickednesse, therefore doe we bleed. Surely, we bleed not so much for small sin;
The since of this age is bloody wickedness, Therefore do we bleed. Surely, we bleed not so much for small since;
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and winke at, if not scoffe at the way of Christ; this soule crucifies Christ, but is not crucified with him.
and wink At, if not scoff At the Way of christ; this soul Crucifies christ, but is not Crucified with him.
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all powers combine to beate out their owne way, as will best carry the world afore it,
all Powers combine to beat out their own Way, as will best carry the world afore it,
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Corruption keepes in a bodie, all that while 'tis alive:
Corruption keeps in a body, all that while it's alive:
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The bodie of sin as well as the soule of sin, is dead. The bodie is dead, saith the Apostle, speaking of corruption.
The body of since as well as the soul of since, is dead. The body is dead, Says the Apostle, speaking of corruption.
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The death of Christ is of double vertue, it makes a death of guilt, and a death of the very being of sin.
The death of christ is of double virtue, it makes a death of guilt, and a death of the very being of since.
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They which indeed appropriate the death of Christ, die with him in affection first, and then in action by little and little, according as the death of Christ is more and more beheld.
They which indeed Appropriate the death of christ, die with him in affection First, and then in actium by little and little, according as the death of christ is more and more beheld.
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If the faith of such persons forementioned were faith indeed, and no fancie, the soule would be crucified, with crucified Christ. I am crucified with Christ.
If the faith of such Persons forementioned were faith indeed, and no fancy, the soul would be Crucified, with Crucified christ. I am Crucified with christ.
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but poore soules, they doe but talke.
but poor Souls, they do but talk.
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conscience jogges these soules sometimes, and then they talke of Christ, that he hath dyed for their sinnes;
conscience jogges these Souls sometime, and then they talk of christ, that he hath died for their Sins;
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Many walke by no rule, all is fish that comes to net, all is contentfull, that sutes to a carnall affection:
Many walk by no Rule, all is Fish that comes to net, all is contentful, that suits to a carnal affection:
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There is a death in sin, to which the death of Christ is without profit; this is when the soule will goe his own way.
There is a death in since, to which the death of christ is without profit; this is when the soul will go his own Way.
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Sinners tumble in their sinnes, and fall asleepe, and wrath cuts them off ere they dreame of a Saviour.
Sinners tumble in their Sins, and fallen asleep, and wrath cuts them off ere they dream of a Saviour.
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Christ is furnished to doe us good, and we make no use of him.
christ is furnished to do us good, and we make no use of him.
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he hath the keyes of David, the keyes of those everlasting dores, he is the dore to the bosome of the Father, he hath by his bloud entered within the vaile, bought all under his custodie.
he hath the keys of David, the keys of those everlasting doors, he is the door to the bosom of the Father, he hath by his blood entered within the veil, bought all under his custody.
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he has the eare of God, the hand of God, the heart of God;
he has the ear of God, the hand of God, the heart of God;
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he hath bought all into his hand with his bloud, which tends to any ones good;
he hath bought all into his hand with his blood, which tends to any ones good;
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Christ speakes of the Spouse, as the Spouse speakes of him, Thou art all faire, &c. Sinners, doe you consider how usefull Christ is, and make use of him? The chastisement of our peace is upon him, that which belongs to any mans eternall welfare, is contrived upon the crosse by Christ;
christ speaks of the Spouse, as the Spouse speaks of him, Thou art all fair, etc. Sinners, do you Consider how useful christ is, and make use of him? The chastisement of our peace is upon him, that which belongs to any men Eternal welfare, is contrived upon the cross by christ;
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by garments is not meant the outside onely, but outside and inside, the whole person. They that are washed are cleane every whit.
by garments is not meant the outside only, but outside and inside, the Whole person. They that Are washed Are clean every whit.
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so have they which are in him by faith, their garments are white with the bloud of the Lambe;
so have they which Are in him by faith, their garments Are white with the blood of the Lamb;
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Thou art all faire my love, &c. Joshua had filthy garments, but he hath washed them white in his owne bloud,Thou art all fair my love, etc. joshua had filthy garments, but he hath washed them white in his own blood,
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consider him as our undertaker, as married to our nature, he is all faire.
Consider him as our undertaker, as married to our nature, he is all fair.
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The bloud of Jesus Christ cleanseth us from all sin, 1 Joh. 1.7. There is not a spot in Christ;The blood of jesus christ Cleanseth us from all since, 1 John 1.7. There is not a spot in christ;
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Without bloud there is no remission, but with bloud there is remission, full remission, the bloud of the crosse takes out all spots.
Without blood there is no remission, but with blood there is remission, full remission, the blood of the cross Takes out all spots.
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and pointed at Christs bloud, which purifies flesh and spirit, (i) takes away the wrath of God liable to both.
and pointed At Christ blood, which Purifies Flesh and Spirit, (i) Takes away the wrath of God liable to both.
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He bore our sinnes in his bodie upon the crosse, saith the Apostle Peter. The Leviticall bloud was purging, it purified the flesh, as the Scripture speakes,He boar our Sins in his body upon the cross, Says the Apostle Peter. The Levitical blood was purging, it purified the Flesh, as the Scripture speaks,
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actually in reference to Christ as an undertaker, and so also in reference to us, who are actually in him by faith.
actually in Referente to christ as an undertaker, and so also in Referente to us, who Are actually in him by faith.
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The bloud of the crosse speakes guilt fully expiated;
The blood of the cross speaks guilt Fully expiated;
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much more the grace of God, and the gift by grace, which is by one man Jesus Christ, hath abounded unto many. much more the grace of God, and the gift by grace, which is by one man jesus christ, hath abounded unto many.
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the price is another gets thing, then that in proportion to which it is given: for if through the offence of one, many be dead:
the price is Another gets thing, then that in proportion to which it is given: for if through the offence of one, many be dead:
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therefore is that expression, NONLATINALPHABET, much more, repeated twice in the fifth of the Romans, Not as the offence, so is the free gift:
Therefore is that expression,, much more, repeated twice in the fifth of the Roman, Not as the offence, so is the free gift:
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'tis of price to satisfie for all the sinnes in the world, and if there were so many more then there are;
it's of price to satisfy for all the Sins in the world, and if there were so many more then there Are;
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because all will rise but to a finite bulke, let it swell as big as 'twill;
Because all will rise but to a finite bulk, let it swell as big as it'll;
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that is, infinitely precious, of worth to satisfie for all the sins that are, or shall be committed in the world,
that is, infinitely precious, of worth to satisfy for all the Sins that Are, or shall be committed in the world,
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this made the bloud of the humane nature precious bloud, as Peter speakes;
this made the blood of the humane nature precious blood, as Peter speaks;
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the bloud of all the world is finite, and not proportionable to infinite, and therefore God shed his bloud: the bloud of the crosse, is the bloud of him that was God-man;
the blood of all the world is finite, and not proportionable to infinite, and Therefore God shed his blood: the blood of the cross, is the blood of him that was God-man;
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Justice offended is infinite, the price given for satisfaction must be proportionable, or else no satisfaction:
justice offended is infinite, the price given for satisfaction must be proportionable, or Else no satisfaction:
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and presented to God, he would not have taken it to ransome one soule; no, he would not have taken it as satisfactory for one sin.
and presented to God, he would not have taken it to ransom one soul; no, he would not have taken it as satisfactory for one since.
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life is our choicest jewel, yet all creatures lives put together, and put into one bundle of life,
life is our Choicest jewel, yet all creatures lives put together, and put into one bundle of life,
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Wee are bought with a price, this price is not gold, nor silver, but the precious bloud of Christ. The bloud of Christ, is bloud of price, that this is shed, is as much as if the bloud of all the creatures in the world had been shed; yea more:we Are bought with a price, this price is not gold, nor silver, but the precious blood of christ. The blood of christ, is blood of price, that this is shed, is as much as if the blood of all the creatures in the world had been shed; yea more:
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The bloud of the crosse is a ransome, that which gives full satisfaction to an offended God, under whose wrath wee lay.
The blood of the cross is a ransom, that which gives full satisfaction to an offended God, under whose wrath we lay.
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The Son of man came not to be ministred unto, but to minister, and give his life a ransome for many. The Son of man Come not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and give his life a ransom for many.
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Wee were sold under sin, and the bloud of the crosse bought us, paid the full demands of that power under which we were.
we were sold under since, and the blood of the cross bought us, paid the full demands of that power under which we were.
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'tis called for this cause a Lutron, a ransome.
it's called for this cause a Luton, a ransom.
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gall and vineger was given him in the pangs of death: The bloud of the crosse speakes justice fully satisfied:
Gall and vinegar was given him in the pangs of death: The blood of the cross speaks Justice Fully satisfied:
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Christs cup had mixture in it, but not one sweet ingredient, all corroding and speaking full and pure wrath;
Christ cup had mixture in it, but not one sweet ingredient, all corroding and speaking full and pure wrath;
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The crosse was a grand curse, a superlative punishment, which wrapt up all the misery in it, that ever justice made, or any creature felt.
The cross was a grand curse, a superlative punishment, which wrapped up all the misery in it, that ever Justice made, or any creature felt.
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and all this did Christ beare upon the crosse.
and all this did christ bear upon the cross.
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The strength of sin is the Law, and the strength of the Law is the curse, all the curses written in Gods book, without any mercy mixed,
The strength of since is the Law, and the strength of the Law is the curse, all the curses written in God's book, without any mercy mixed,
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He was made a [ curse ] for us. Which words speake no mercy.He was made a [ curse ] for us. Which words speak no mercy.
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Justice went forth in its full strength against him, without a dram of mercy mixed with it.
justice went forth in its full strength against him, without a dram of mercy mixed with it.
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in the middest of Justice, God remembers mercie, but it did not so in reference to Christ;in the midst of justice, God remembers mercy, but it did not so in Referente to christ;
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He bore the iniquitie of us all. Justice mingles her selfe with mercy, when shee breakes forth upon us;He boar the iniquity of us all. justice mingles her self with mercy, when she breaks forth upon us;
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but wrath weigh'd out exact in proportion to all, and laid on Christ, and he bore all.
but wrath weighed out exact in proportion to all, and laid on christ, and he boar all.
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not a sin, not a circumstance of sin overlooked, of all those millions of sinners and sins undertaken for,
not a since, not a circumstance of since overlooked, of all those millions of Sinners and Sins undertaken for,
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God is not extreame to marke what's done amisse, in reference to us, but he was so in reference to Christ;
God is not extreme to mark what's done amiss, in Referente to us, but he was so in Referente to christ;
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These expressions speake Christ, he lay under mountaines, seas of displeasure, he bore the full weight of divine wrath, he paid the utmost farthing.
These expressions speak christ, he lay under Mountains, Seas of displeasure, he boar the full weight of divine wrath, he paid the utmost farthing.
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yet hast thou brought my life the pit. yet hast thou brought my life the pit.
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I went downe to the bottome of the mountaines, saith Jonah, All the waves passed over me, I went down to the bottom of the Mountains, Says Jonah, All the waves passed over me,
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and all the waves passing over him.
and all the waves passing over him.
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Infinite Justice was offended, answerable displeasure brake forth; a sea of wrath in the world, and Christ in the bottome of it alive,
Infinite justice was offended, answerable displeasure brake forth; a sea of wrath in the world, and christ in the bottom of it alive,
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but a thousand deaths in one. The bloud of the crosse speakes three things. Divine wrath fully suffered.
but a thousand death's in one. The blood of the cross speaks three things. Divine wrath Fully suffered.
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as in matter, so in forme, and served in this case onely to vend the height of malice against innocency, making not two deaths,
as in matter, so in Form, and served in this case only to vend the height of malice against innocency, making not two death's,
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not slaine first, but tortured to death upon the Crosse, which was a Romish variation from the rule,
not slain First, but tortured to death upon the Cross, which was a Romish variation from the Rule,
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and then he hanged them up, 2 Sam. 4.12. Such a one was Christ judged to be, a notorious malefactor, a blasphemer, one that had a devill, &c. and therefore hanged on a tree;
and then he hanged them up, 2 Sam. 4.12. Such a one was christ judged to be, a notorious Malefactor, a blasphemer, one that had a Devil, etc. and Therefore hanged on a tree;
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Thus David commanded Rechab and Barzillah, to be punished, with a double death, for that foule fact of murthering Ishbosheth, he slew them,
Thus David commanded Rechab and Barzillah, to be punished, with a double death, for that foul fact of murdering Ishbosheth, he slew them,
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first, life was taken away by some other punishment, as stoning, or the like, and then the body hanged up, to render the person as well as the fact, abominable to all, to God and man, which is the meaning of that expression, [ He ] that is hanged is accursed of God, Deut. 21.23. his person as well as his fact, is execrable, greatly abhorred.
First, life was taken away by Some other punishment, as stoning, or the like, and then the body hanged up, to render the person as well as the fact, abominable to all, to God and man, which is the meaning of that expression, [ He ] that is hanged is accursed of God, Deuteronomy 21.23. his person as well as his fact, is execrable, greatly abhorred.
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Hanging was used under the old Covenant, onel• for some notorious crimes, as blasphemie, sacrificing to Devils, &c. and was used as a second death;
Hanging was used under the old Covenant, onel• for Some notorious crimes, as blasphemy, sacrificing to Devils, etc. and was used as a second death;
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Having made peace [ through the bloud ] of his Crosse. Having made peace [ through the blood ] of his Cross.
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as it speakes the causalitie of divine friendship, I purpose now to handle it. Christ hath by his death accomplished the favour of God.
as it speaks the causality of divine friendship, I purpose now to handle it. christ hath by his death accomplished the favour of God.
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COLOSSIANS 1.20. Through the bloud of his Crosse. AS this expression speakes crueltie, we pursued it in the last Exercise; COLOSSIANS 1.20. Through the blood of his Cross. AS this expression speaks cruelty, we pursued it in the last Exercise;
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few but swell and break eternally, when gotten high in the world.
few but swell and break eternally, when got high in the world.
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man sets us up externally a little, and then the Devill sets us up internally much;
man sets us up externally a little, and then the devil sets us up internally much;
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There would be no place for pride, if this point were well digested. None apter to swell in spirit then man;
There would be no place for pride, if this point were well digested. None apter to swell in Spirit then man;
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their being is founded in his greatnesse, and is confirmed in his goodnesse. That grace which is redemption to the lower world, is confirmation to the upper.
their being is founded in his greatness, and is confirmed in his Goodness. That grace which is redemption to the lower world, is confirmation to the upper.
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or else they would fall and become as ignoble as those cursed spirits below us. Man is a little lower then Angels, Angels a great deal lower then Christ;
or Else they would fallen and become as ignoble as those cursed spirits below us. Man is a little lower then Angels, Angels a great deal lower then christ;
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men are noble, Angels are noble, but they all lean upon one more noble then themselves,
men Are noble, Angels Are noble, but they all lean upon one more noble then themselves,
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The noblest creatures are beholding to Christ, things in heaven as well as things in earth. Nothing is absolute but God:The Noblest creatures Are beholding to christ, things in heaven as well as things in earth. Nothing is absolute but God:
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and to an innumerable company of Angels. The condition of the greatest states, is here considerable:and to an innumerable company of Angels. The condition of the greatest states, is Here considerable:
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You are come to mount Sion, to the Citie of the living God, to the heavenly Jerusalem, You Are come to mount Sion, to the city of the living God, to the heavenly Jerusalem,
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and they are of the fellowship below also, they are brought in as joynt members of the universall invisible Church.
and they Are of the fellowship below also, they Are brought in as joint members of the universal invisible Church.
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Angels are of the quire above, together with the Saints, and they all sing one tune;
Angels Are of the choir above, together with the Saints, and they all sing one tune;
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That Angels have the same common head with Saints, and so consequently the completion of their state in the same head, together with us, is apparent, Col. 2.10. And yee are compleat in him which is the head of all principalitie and power.
That Angels have the same Common head with Saints, and so consequently the completion of their state in the same head, together with us, is apparent, Col. 2.10. And ye Are complete in him which is the head of all principality and power.
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Gathered together in one NONLATINALPHABET, to renew the state and condition of all, Angels and men, in and under one head, which is here mentioned Jesus Christ.
Gathered together in one, to renew the state and condition of all, Angels and men, in and under one head, which is Here mentioned jesus christ.
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That in the dispensation of the fulnesse of time, he might gather together in one all things in Christ, which are in Heaven, and which are in earth. That in the Dispensation of the fullness of time, he might gather together in one all things in christ, which Are in Heaven, and which Are in earth.
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By reconciling of all these to himselfe, is meant the gathering of them all into one spirituall bodie, under one head the Lord Jesus Christ, by vertue of which the state of fallen man is restored, the state of blessed Angels confirmed, all to concenter in one common blessednesse for ever; according to that Ephes. 1.10.
By reconciling of all these to himself, is meant the gathering of them all into one spiritual body, under one head the Lord jesus christ, by virtue of which the state of fallen man is restored, the state of blessed Angels confirmed, all to concenter in one Common blessedness for ever; according to that Ephesians 1.10.
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By things in earth, is meant the Elect, called and uncalled. By things in Heaven, is meant Saints and Angels.By things in earth, is meant the Elect, called and uncalled. By things in Heaven, is meant Saints and Angels.
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This Scripture is difficult, yet other Scriptures compared with it, will helpe us to see something into it.
This Scripture is difficult, yet other Scriptures compared with it, will help us to see something into it.
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The body of Heaven in its brightnesse, is under his feet, Exod. 24.10. What is under Christs feet, he can trample upon at pleasure;The body of Heaven in its brightness, is under his feet, Exod 24.10. What is under Christ feet, he can trample upon At pleasure;
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To things in earth, and to things in Heaven. To things in earth, and to things in Heaven.
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according to its extent, I am now to pursue it, to wit, how farre it reaches, which is noted in these last words;
according to its extent, I am now to pursue it, to wit, how Far it reaches, which is noted in these last words;
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COLOSSIANS 1.20. Whether they be things in earth, or things in Heaven. DIvine friendship, according to its formalitie and causalitie I have handled; COLOSSIANS 1.20. Whither they be things in earth, or things in Heaven. DIvine friendship, according to its formality and causality I have handled;
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I wonder at it, were you as high as heaven, as high as Angels, yet were ye below Christ.
I wonder At it, were you as high as heaven, as high as Angels, yet were you below christ.
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Consider Christ as the keeper up of Angels, and 'tis enough to keep down the spirit of any man.
Consider christ as the keeper up of Angels, and it's enough to keep down the Spirit of any man.
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There is no distemper in the spirit, but Christ may be considered under such a notion as to rectifie it.
There is no distemper in the Spirit, but christ may be considered under such a notion as to rectify it.
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The remedy of every vice is in Christ, this tree hath leaves to cure all diseases.
The remedy of every vice is in christ, this tree hath leaves to cure all diseases.
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if there were none else to come: Soules in this consumption, should consider their disease, and their cure.
if there were none Else to come: Souls in this consumption, should Consider their disease, and their cure.
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to pursue the dictates of a proud spirit, is endlesse work, and hell enough for any creature,
to pursue the dictates of a proud Spirit, is endless work, and hell enough for any creature,
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A soule devoted to it self, is as cruell a Master to serve, as the Devill:
A soul devoted to it self, is as cruel a Master to serve, as the devil:
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A man will sooner breake his heart, then content his heart, which pursues the proud lusts of it.
A man will sooner break his heart, then content his heart, which pursues the proud Lustiest of it.
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but Ah Lord, when will this man content himself!
but Ah Lord, when will this man content himself!
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Pride is a grand plague, 'tis one that hath taken leave of Christ and conscience, to humor himself;
Pride is a grand plague, it's one that hath taken leave of christ and conscience, to humour himself;
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The lesse may be said for sin, the greater 'tis, and the worse that heart in which it growes.
The less may be said for since, the greater it's, and the Worse that heart in which it grows.
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and hold not from Christ?
and hold not from christ?
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What hast thou that thou hast not received? What have things in heaven, which they have not,
What hast thou that thou hast not received? What have things in heaven, which they have not,
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pride is no small sin, and yet it growes up (the Lord knows) from very small things.
pride is no small since, and yet it grows up (the Lord knows) from very small things.
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What takes up those blessed spirits above, but the contemplation of the love of God? Here lies their full and perpetuall blessednesse, that they cannot nor will not look beside love.
What Takes up those blessed spirits above, but the contemplation of the love of God? Here lies their full and perpetual blessedness, that they cannot nor will not look beside love.
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then he dyed in his nest presently.
then he died in his nest presently.
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but when he began to admire the beauty of forbidden things, the beauty of Diabolicall fancies,
but when he began to admire the beauty of forbidden things, the beauty of Diabolical fancies,
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What did take up Adams soul into Paradise, whilest he moved well, but the beauty of God, the extent of his kindnesse, that it reached all that Adam could look upon? and all that while had he Paradise in his spirit;
What did take up Adams soul into Paradise, whilst he moved well, but the beauty of God, the extent of his kindness, that it reached all that Adam could look upon? and all that while had he Paradise in his Spirit;
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Things have their full solace in their proper element, this in reference to the soul of man, is the love of God, in the extent thereof.
Things have their full solace in their proper element, this in Referente to the soul of man, is the love of God, in the extent thereof.
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if there be heaven any where, 'tis in the bottome of divine love.
if there be heaven any where, it's in the bottom of divine love.
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O the depth of the riches of the goodnesse of God! &c. 'Tis a brave thing to dive the depths of kindnesse;Oh the depth of the riches of the Goodness of God! etc. It's a brave thing to dive the depths of kindness;
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sweetnesse in this way is found bottomlesse.
sweetness in this Way is found bottomless.
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the soul cannot want depth here, and tumble it self ashore, as it doth when it tumbles in other waters;
the soul cannot want depth Here, and tumble it self ashore, as it does when it tumbles in other waters;
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Taken with the love of Christ, and the longer so, the stronger so, the more blessed;
Taken with the love of christ, and the longer so, the Stronger so, the more blessed;
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and this may be the Motto of all earthly beauties, That creature is nothing which man makes all.
and this may be the Motto of all earthly beauty's, That creature is nothing which man makes all.
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a man lies down smiling, riseth up howling, because that's nothing which he made so much;
a man lies down smiling, Riseth up howling, Because that's nothing which he made so much;
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and when he comes to lie down in their bosome to solace, they vanish and vex;
and when he comes to lie down in their bosom to solace, they vanish and vex;
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Man is doubly miserable, he is at a losse of satisfying solace, and of the right way to acquire it, he is taken with creatures,
Man is doubly miserable, he is At a loss of satisfying solace, and of the right Way to acquire it, he is taken with creatures,
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He hath loved me, and given himself for me; he reconciles all things indeed, that would not leave out me. Milk and honey is Canaan: As the soul feeds upon the riches of love, 'tis in heaven.
He hath loved me, and given himself for me; he reconciles all things indeed, that would not leave out me. Milk and honey is Canaan: As the soul feeds upon the riches of love, it's in heaven.
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when considering love in its latitude:
when considering love in its latitude:
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When is the soul in heaven? but when taken with that love which hath loved him,
When is the soul in heaven? but when taken with that love which hath loved him,
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The contemplation of Christs sweetnesse, makes the marriage knot, and the solace of the marriage when made.
The contemplation of Christ sweetness, makes the marriage knot, and the solace of the marriage when made.
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and delights in it for ever.
and delights in it for ever.
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I can say nothing but this, he is all love, he reconcileth all, high, low, rich, poore, heavenly things, earthly things, he takes dust into his bosome,
I can say nothing but this, he is all love, he reconcileth all, high, low, rich, poor, heavenly things, earthly things, he Takes dust into his bosom,
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He was a friend to the Bride, which spake that, and spake his heart. I know not what hearts you have, nor how to wooe for my Masters Son;
He was a friend to the Bride, which spoke that, and spoke his heart. I know not what hearts you have, nor how to woo for my Masters Son;
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Christ is righteous, he seeks us, not ours, persons, not dowry: I seek not yours, but you.
christ is righteous, he seeks us, not ours, Persons, not dowry: I seek not yours, but you.
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Persons shall be sick of love, or they shall be unmarried to Christ. You care not whether persons love you, so you can but get their wealth.
Persons shall be sick of love, or they shall be unmarried to christ. You care not whither Persons love you, so you can but get their wealth.
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Christ is noble, he will gain the heart fully, or he will marry no person in the world:
christ is noble, he will gain the heart Fully, or he will marry no person in the world:
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if love will not draw love, let the soul marry whom he will, Christ will have none of him.
if love will not draw love, let the soul marry whom he will, christ will have none of him.
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If goodnesse will not make good;
If Goodness will not make good;
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that Moses a fair man will marry a Blackmoore; that Abraham will lodge a Lazarus in his bosome.
that Moses a fair man will marry a Blackmore; that Abraham will lodge a Lazarus in his bosom.
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Christ hath no engine to raise love like this, to wit, his bounty and sweetnesse, that he will give every one to drink that is dry;
christ hath no engine to raise love like this, to wit, his bounty and sweetness, that he will give every one to drink that is dry;
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but die within them, like Nabals; the curse of God is in strength here, these have made themselves Eunuches for the kingdome of darknesse.
but die within them, like Nabal's; the curse of God is in strength Here, these have made themselves Eunuchs for the Kingdom of darkness.
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Vanities destroy affection, some souls are sots, talk of any thing that is spirituall, and their hearts grow not amorous by it,
Vanities destroy affection, Some Souls Are sots, talk of any thing that is spiritual, and their hearts grow not Amoros by it,
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'Twas a great judgement, when their maids were not given to marry. There is no inclination to embrace Christ, when his beauty is no whit admired.
'Twas a great judgement, when their maids were not given to marry. There is no inclination to embrace christ, when his beauty is no whit admired.
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when the heart is not taken with great goodnesse; love destroyed, there can be no marrying between Christ and the soul.
when the heart is not taken with great Goodness; love destroyed, there can be no marrying between christ and the soul.
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he keeps a table of kindnesse for all commers, he reconciles all things. Love is destroyed,
he keeps a table of kindness for all comers, he reconciles all things. Love is destroyed,
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Christ is a generall good, lame, blind, halt have favour;
christ is a general good, lame, blind, halt have favour;
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He whose hand is open to all, all mens mouths are open to speak of his goodnesse.
He whose hand is open to all, all men's mouths Are open to speak of his Goodness.
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'tis so respecting men, why should it not be so much more respecting God.
it's so respecting men, why should it not be so much more respecting God.
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the expression notes quantity in some sense, as well as quality, a world of worldly men. Bounty should be admired:
the expression notes quantity in Some sense, as well as quality, a world of worldly men. Bounty should be admired:
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so doth the Son of righteousnesse. God was in Christ, reconciling a world to himself:
so does the Son of righteousness. God was in christ, reconciling a world to himself:
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In thee shall all the nations of the earth be blessed. The Sun that shines upon us, shines upon thousands more, it casteth over the world, and shines upon a world;In thee shall all the Nations of the earth be blessed. The Sun that shines upon us, shines upon thousands more, it Cast over the world, and shines upon a world;
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Aarons rod buds, Christs blessing buds, it multiplies into many blessings, and spreads all the world over:Aaron's rod buds, Christ blessing buds, it multiplies into many blessings, and spreads all the world over:
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he brings many sons to glory. Infinite mercy generates infinitely; what is in Christ, derives it self to all the nations of the earth.
he brings many Sons to glory. Infinite mercy generates infinitely; what is in christ, derives it self to all the Nations of the earth.
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Abrahams seed are as the stars of heaven for multitude: God hath but one Son, but Christ hath many;Abrahams seed Are as the Stars of heaven for multitude: God hath but one Son, but christ hath many;
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Mercy is infinite, and it works so; God shews mercy to thousands, from generation to generation.
Mercy is infinite, and it works so; God shows mercy to thousands, from generation to generation.
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but the blood of Christ may reconcile him to God, the love of God doth now so richly work.
but the blood of christ may reconcile him to God, the love of God does now so richly work.
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He speaks it in the case of Saul; not a man so vile, so bloody and malicious,
He speaks it in the case of Saul; not a man so vile, so bloody and malicious,
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My vision, saith he, speaks the grace of Christ working now very richly; God hath shewed me that I should call nothing common, or unclean.
My vision, Says he, speaks the grace of christ working now very richly; God hath showed me that I should call nothing Common, or unclean.
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and it hath all manner of beasts in it; and the Apostle makes a Comment upon it as I do.
and it hath all manner of beasts in it; and the Apostle makes a Comment upon it as I do.
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The white sheet of mercy that is let down from Heaven now, is great, saith the Text,
The white sheet of mercy that is let down from Heaven now, is great, Says the Text,
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yea, many thousands in one Countrey, come in to the Lord Jesus Christ.
yea, many thousands in one Country, come in to the Lord jesus christ.
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But since, a great dore of love is opened, and many hundred soules in one City;
But since, a great door of love is opened, and many hundred Souls in one city;
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lost sheep of the house of Israel found all that dropt from heaven, and they were but few, the Lord knoweth, one of a City, and two of a Tribe.
lost sheep of the house of Israel found all that dropped from heaven, and they were but few, the Lord Knoweth, one of a city, and two of a Tribe.
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as many are prey'd upon by him. Grace did work more compendiously then now it doth, before Christs coming in the flesh;
as many Are preyed upon by him. Grace did work more compendiously then now it does, before Christ coming in the Flesh;
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There are many last, which are made first, as well as many first are made last. Many are eternally saved out of the power of Satan,
There Are many last, which Are made First, as well as many First Are made last. Many Are eternally saved out of the power of Satan,
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which it doth, and doth it to many, the grace of Christ unto life is powred out upon many souls.
which it does, and does it to many, the grace of christ unto life is poured out upon many Souls.
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Satans desire is to destroy all, and his malice is attended with such art, that it would certainly bring forth its end, did not the speciall providence of Christ prevent;
Satan desire is to destroy all, and his malice is attended with such art, that it would Certainly bring forth its end, did not the special providence of christ prevent;
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if God were not exceeding rich in mercy;
if God were not exceeding rich in mercy;
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Satan is an industrious creature, to overthrow mans welfare, he goes about, seeking whom he may devoure, none would escape hell,
Satan is an Industria creature, to overthrow men welfare, he Goes about, seeking whom he may devour, none would escape hell,
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'tis so in a proportion in spirituall respects.
it's so in a proportion in spiritual respects.
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Not one, nor two, nor three, but all creatures share, in upholding mercy, or else all would sink;
Not one, nor two, nor three, but all creatures share, in upholding mercy, or Else all would sink;
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the whole world would fall into a consumption and die, as big a body as 'tis, if God did not uphold.
the Whole world would fallen into a consumption and die, as big a body as it's, if God did not uphold.
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as the sea of waves, not one but meets with enough to over-turn all, if God did not uphold;
as the sea of waves, not one but meets with enough to overturn all, if God did not uphold;
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So many soules are saved from sinking into hell, because the Lord moves upon these many waters too. The world is full of troubles,
So many Souls Are saved from sinking into hell, Because the Lord moves upon these many waters too. The world is full of Troubles,
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Many bodies are saved from sinking in the sea, because the Lord is upon the waters:
Many bodies Are saved from sinking in the sea, Because the Lord is upon the waters:
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As providence externall, so providence internall, doth reach forth it self to many.
As providence external, so providence internal, does reach forth it self to many.
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Grace works unexpressibly vast to us ward. Grace doth abound, The Lord is upon many waters, Psal. 29.3.Grace works unexpressibly vast to us ward. Grace does abound, The Lord is upon many waters, Psalm 29.3.
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A man cannot tell the number of spirits in earth, which Christ doth reconcile to his Father in heaven.
A man cannot tell the number of spirits in earth, which christ does reconcile to his Father in heaven.
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So as it works towards things on earth, 'tis inexpressible, 'tis called all things, to note the vastnesse, the unexpressible company, which Christ embraceth here below.
So as it works towards things on earth, it's inexpressible, it's called all things, to note the vastness, the unexpressible company, which christ Embraceth Here below.
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a man cannot tell how many love smiles upon in heaven, and therefore generally exprest, all things; a universall term, to note the vastnesse of that kindnesse:
a man cannot tell how many love smiles upon in heaven, and Therefore generally expressed, all things; a universal term, to note the vastness of that kindness:
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whether things in heaven, or things in earth. The grace of reconciliation, as it works towards things on earth, is very vast;whither things in heaven, or things in earth. The grace of reconciliation, as it works towards things on earth, is very vast;
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it reacheth all things in heaven, and all things in earth. That he might reconcile [ all things ] to himself,
it reaches all things in heaven, and all things in earth. That he might reconcile [ all things ] to himself,
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as it speaks of things in earth, 'tis more proper to us. The latitude of divine love downward, is as large as upward;
as it speaks of things in earth, it's more proper to us. The latitude of divine love downward, is as large as upward;
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COLOSS. 1.20. Whether they be things in earth, &c. AS the expression points at things in heaven, 'tis usefull you see;COLOSS. 1.20. Whither they be things in earth, etc. AS the expression points At things in heaven, it's useful you see;
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as it works towards creatures above, 'tis unexpressible;
as it works towards creatures above, it's unexpressible;
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and if I be decreed to life, I shall do better one day, if not, all you say,
and if I be decreed to life, I shall do better one day, if not, all you say,
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or that I shall do, will do me no good. Ah, that so much of hell should flame out of any mans mouth upon earth!
or that I shall do, will do me no good. Ah, that so much of hell should flame out of any men Mouth upon earth!
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What hath any soul to do with the Decree of God? Gods secret will doth not contradict his revealed.
What hath any soul to do with the decree of God? God's secret will does not contradict his revealed.
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What latitude of love doth his revealed will hold forth? consider that, and know, that God is reall.
What latitude of love does his revealed will hold forth? Consider that, and know, that God is real.
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when they can say nothing to stop the mouth of men and their conscience, to keep on in their course, they alledge the decree of God;
when they can say nothing to stop the Mouth of men and their conscience, to keep on in their course, they allege the Decree of God;
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Doth he reconcile all things? then thou art bound to believe it, and to put in for a share in that grace which is so large, which no soul ever did and missed.
Does he reconcile all things? then thou art bound to believe it, and to put in for a share in that grace which is so large, which no soul ever did and missed.
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when he knocks again, intreat him to knock all down, that hinders his coming in.
when he knocks again, entreat him to knock all down, that hinders his coming in.
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Longing souls after Christ, are the blessedst souls in the world, who ever die unreconciled to God, they will not.
Longing Souls After christ, Are the blessedest Souls in the world, who ever die unreconciled to God, they will not.
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This point will leave all men without excuse, I will touch this, and conclude:
This point will leave all men without excuse, I will touch this, and conclude:
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God would have all men to be saved, and come to the knowledge of the truth,
God would have all men to be saved, and come to the knowledge of the truth,
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and Christ acts according to this latitude; he reconciles all things to himself, he desires not the death of one sinner:
and christ acts according to this latitude; he reconciles all things to himself, he Desires not the death of one sinner:
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Sinners, if you die in your sins, blame your selves, not God, you will die as those that exclude your selves,
Sinners, if you die in your Sins, blame your selves, not God, you will die as those that exclude your selves,
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as those that judge your selves unworthy of the Kingdome of God. Spirits deeply ingaged to their lusts, have desperate reasonings against free grace;
as those that judge your selves unworthy of the Kingdom of God. Spirits deeply engaged to their Lustiest, have desperate reasonings against free grace;
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but put in his finger by the hole of the dore, to make thy bowels yearn after him:
but put in his finger by the hold of the door, to make thy bowels yearn After him:
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Blesse Christ, that hee would come so neer where thou dwellest, that he would not once knock,
Bless christ, that he would come so near where thou dwellest, that he would not once knock,
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Blesse God, that he would make any word of his, a sword to wound thy hard heart:
Bless God, that he would make any word of his, a sword to wound thy hard heart:
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Never let that word of Christ which takes thee, be forgotten; that's a kisse of Christs lips to gain thee; kisse the Son again.
Never let that word of christ which Takes thee, be forgotten; that's a kiss of Christ lips to gain thee; kiss the Son again.
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doth Christ knock? O then is the time when he would reconcile thee to himself.
does christ knock? O then is the time when he would reconcile thee to himself.
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Christ treads upon none that stoop. Know the season of grace;
christ treads upon none that stoop. Know the season of grace;
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I am affraid of some of you, lest Satan should harden your hearts against the Lord Jesus Christ. Know the disposition of grace;
I am afraid of Some of you, lest Satan should harden your hearts against the Lord jesus christ. Know the disposition of grace;
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though Christ shew mercy to thousands, yet he will be the death of such a soul.
though christ show mercy to thousands, yet he will be the death of such a soul.
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How oft would I have gathered thee, and thou wouldst not? Take heed of stubbornnesse in sin,How oft would I have gathered thee, and thou Wouldst not? Take heed of stubbornness in since,
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yet they will not with him:
yet they will not with him:
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Some are froward, and will not stir after grace, though never so plentifull, though Christ will be friends with them,
some Are froward, and will not stir After grace, though never so plentiful, though christ will be Friends with them,
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even me also, O my Father, so pray.
even me also, Oh my Father, so pray.
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What, doth Christ reconcile all things in earth to himself, and leave out me? Blesse me,
What, does christ reconcile all things in earth to himself, and leave out me? Bless me,
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God hath set you free of this world, to think of another which is better. Make use of the rich proffers of grace, and all will do well yet.
God hath Set you free of this world, to think of Another which is better. Make use of the rich proffers of grace, and all will do well yet.
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Yet he that is all, is ready to receive you all, and to impart all to you.
Yet he that is all, is ready to receive you all, and to impart all to you.
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State is gone, friends gone, all left me gone, this the complaint of thousands.
State is gone, Friends gone, all left me gone, this the complaint of thousands.
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This bleeding time makes my heart bleed, to think what refreshments to give forth to mourning persons in every corner.
This bleeding time makes my heart bleed, to think what refreshments to give forth to mourning Persons in every corner.
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there is no cordiall in any distresse, but the contemplation of the love of Christ, and under this notion, how large it is.
there is no cordial in any distress, but the contemplation of the love of christ, and under this notion, how large it is.
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how such poor creatures bear up, I know not, how to keep them up if they sink, I know not;
how such poor creatures bear up, I know not, how to keep them up if they sink, I know not;
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and yet set not themselves to think of that which might make all to them. Such are without solace indeed, which have none without nor within;
and yet Set not themselves to think of that which might make all to them. Such Are without solace indeed, which have none without nor within;
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'Tis a very desolate time in which we live, many have little left in the world to think upon,
It's a very desolate time in which we live, many have little left in the world to think upon,
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and then goes to work hard indeed to make a miserable creature, blessed.
and then Goes to work hard indeed to make a miserable creature, blessed.
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Christ will know what a man hath been out of his own mouth, ere he make him better.
christ will know what a man hath been out of his own Mouth, ere he make him better.
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and then found mercy from Christ. and then found mercy from christ.
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If we confesse our sin, God is mercifull to forgive: Many that had been thus and thus, saith the Text, came and confest their deeds, If we confess our since, God is merciful to forgive: Many that had been thus and thus, Says the Text, Come and confessed their Deeds,
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when we examine our selves and judge our selves, and go out of our selves to Christ.
when we examine our selves and judge our selves, and go out of our selves to christ.
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God forgets our sins, when we do remember them, and lay them upon Christ, not otherwise;
God forgets our Sins, when we do Remember them, and lay them upon christ, not otherwise;
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if thou look not to it, thou will die in a slumber.
if thou look not to it, thou will die in a slumber.
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God forgets thy sin, and wilt not thou? Sinner, Satan is rocking thy soul now,
God forgets thy since, and wilt not thou? Sinner, Satan is rocking thy soul now,
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What's past cannot be helped, what shouldest thou trouble thy self to think upon't.
What's past cannot be helped, what Shouldst thou trouble thy self to think upon't.
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Satan cannot endure that a man should commune with his own heart, his wayes have no glosse at a view, he hath twenty wayes to prevent the danger of losing a soul.
Satan cannot endure that a man should commune with his own heart, his ways have no gloss At a view, he hath twenty ways to prevent the danger of losing a soul.
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or the soul is unavoidably lost.
or the soul is avoidable lost.
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so is a mans own heart, yet something must be done in this way against both,
so is a men own heart, yet something must be done in this Way against both,
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What is the course I have led? What a man, or a woman have I been hitherto? A sinners hand to the Devils Plough, he may look back, and do well; but Satan is against it:
What is the course I have led? What a man, or a woman have I been hitherto? A Sinners hand to the Devils Plough, he may look back, and do well; but Satan is against it:
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Would sinners would tread one step in the way to life:
Would Sinners would tread one step in the Way to life:
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To himself (i.) to consider what course he had led, what state he was in, whither that way he was in did lead.To himself (i.) to Consider what course he had led, what state he was in, whither that Way he was in did led.
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I considered my wayes, turned my feet unto thy testimonies. The prodigall came to himself, and then returned to his father.I considered my ways, turned my feet unto thy testimonies. The prodigal Come to himself, and then returned to his father.
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their condition is more miserable then any, they have no mercy, nor care for none. The first step to conversion, is to consider what we have been, and are.
their condition is more miserable then any, they have no mercy, nor care for none. The First step to conversion, is to Consider what we have been, and Are.
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nor no change? it cannot be. What you were you are, and would be. Alas for such souls!
nor no change? it cannot be. What you were you Are, and would be. Alas for such Souls!
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I doubt you cannot all say thus. Do you lay your condition past and present to heart; and no smiting of breast;
I doubt you cannot all say thus. Do you lay your condition past and present to heart; and no smiting of breast;
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I was a blasphemer, a persecutor, alienated from God by wicked works, but now I have obtained mercy.
I was a blasphemer, a persecutor, alienated from God by wicked works, but now I have obtained mercy.
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Application hitherto hath been nationall, let every one turn it now, and make it personall.
Application hitherto hath been national, let every one turn it now, and make it personal.
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but in this I spare thee yet, and speak more of this to God upon my knees.
but in this I spare thee yet, and speak more of this to God upon my knees.
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my heart bleeds for thee, when I consider, with what violence thou goest in thine own way,
my heart bleeds for thee, when I Consider, with what violence thou goest in thine own Way,
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I beg that this may never gather about thy heart, O England, for death is in it:
I beg that this may never gather about thy heart, Oh England, for death is in it:
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If inclination to former sins, make demonstration of a sinfull forgetting of sin, resolution to former courses may much more;
If inclination to former Sins, make demonstration of a sinful forgetting of since, resolution to former courses may much more;
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then England doth not sinfully forget her former sins.
then England does not sinfully forget her former Sins.
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poor hearts can tell you so, which feel how bard he pinches, name, state, conscience, &c. If this be repenting for former ill deeds,
poor hearts can tell you so, which feel how barred he pinches, name, state, conscience, etc. If this be repenting for former ill Deeds,
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but he never went so like a Lamb as now, and yet a Lion still;
but he never went so like a Lamb as now, and yet a lion still;
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Antichrist is set forth in the Scripture, under various shapes; alteration of times necessitates him to change habite, to save his life and livelihood;
Antichrist is Set forth in the Scripture, under various shapes; alteration of times necessitates him to change habit, to save his life and livelihood;
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How do mens fingers itch to be tearing our estates and fortunes, and whatsoever is dear, as formerly!
How do men's fingers itch to be tearing our estates and fortune's, and whatsoever is dear, as formerly!
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mens tongues talk freely this way, which speaks the heart, and what the hand should be, if other things did concurre.
men's tongues talk freely this Way, which speaks the heart, and what the hand should be, if other things did concur.
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or we should be buried alive again, thrown in prisons and dungeons again, as bad as ever;
or we should be buried alive again, thrown in prisons and dungeons again, as bad as ever;
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Satan rages at us in many, God is good to us in a few, to bind him up,
Satan rages At us in many, God is good to us in a few, to bind him up,
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Now what pity, or what honour, tender consciences find at this present in England, of all Lands, I leave to you to judge.
Now what pity, or what honour, tender Consciences find At this present in England, of all Lands, I leave to you to judge.
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where neither of these can be found, that spirit is Prelaticall, and Lording over the conscience, let it live in what breast it will.
where neither of these can be found, that Spirit is Prelatical, and Lording over the conscience, let it live in what breast it will.
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such as are peevish must be pitied, not knocked in head; such as are ingenuously tender, honoured;
such as Are peevish must be pitied, not knocked in head; such as Are ingenuously tender, honoured;
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and persons conscienciously carried but at this height, construed and trampled on at mens pleasure, because they can stoop to nothing but the will of Christ: Consciences are of severall constitutions;
and Persons conscientiously carried but At this height, construed and trampled on At men's pleasure, Because they can stoop to nothing but the will of christ: Consciences Are of several constitutions;
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but divine warrant, and where this is not, that customes and courses of our own may not be imposed? and yet this accounted harsh and refractorinesse by many,
but divine warrant, and where this is not, that customs and courses of our own may not be imposed? and yet this accounted harsh and refractoriness by many,
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Are we not very apt to run into the same courses? What is that which wee humbly seek for now in matters of Church-government,
are we not very apt to run into the same courses? What is that which we humbly seek for now in matters of Church-government,
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and for which the Land now mourns.
and for which the Land now mourns.
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Where is this to be found now, against that barbarous and bloody sin of burthening the conscience with unwarranted things which was the sin of Bishops,
Where is this to be found now, against that barbarous and bloody since of burdened the conscience with unwarranted things which was the since of Bishops,
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the heart melted, abhors its former course. Yea, what indignation, yea, what revenge!
the heart melted, abhors its former course. Yea, what Indignation, yea, what revenge!
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to wit, an aptnesse to run into the same sin. Sin kindly called to minde, melts the heart;
to wit, an aptness to run into the same since. since kindly called to mind, melts the heart;
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I will give you a sad demonstration, that England doth sinfully forget her sin, that she does not call to minde what she was in Bishops time. The demonstration is this:
I will give you a sad demonstration, that England does sinfully forget her since, that she does not call to mind what she was in Bishops time. The demonstration is this:
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and under severall Princes raignes given to Christ and his members, we call not this to minde.
and under several Princes reigns given to christ and his members, we call not this to mind.
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and dayes of mourning, because of it, but the gall and wormwood which we have for many yeers,
and days of mourning, Because of it, but the Gall and wormwood which we have for many Years,
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our losses and overthrowes in the West, in the North, the gall and wormwood which God in divers fights hath given us, this is called to mind,
our losses and overthrows in the West, in the North, the Gall and wormwood which God in diverse fights hath given us, this is called to mind,
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but the gall and vineger which she gave Christ and his servants, this not so called to minde. 'Tis so with us;
but the Gall and vinegar which she gave christ and his Servants, this not so called to mind. It's so with us;
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and so goes on exactly repeating miserie, Lament. 3. But observe what she saith, vers. 19, 20. Remember my affliction and my misery, the wormwood and the gall [ my soul hath them still in remembrance ] and is humbled in me, &c. The gall and the wormwood that God gave Jerusalem, this she had still in her remembrance,
and so Goes on exactly repeating misery, Lament. 3. But observe what she Says, vers. 19, 20. remember my affliction and my misery, the wormwood and the Gall [ my soul hath them still in remembrance ] and is humbled in me, etc. The Gall and the wormwood that God gave Jerusalem, this she had still in her remembrance,
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he hath made me desolate, he hath made his arrows to enter into my reines, he hath filled me with bitternesse, he hath made me drunk with wormwood; he hath made me desolate, he hath made his arrows to enter into my reins, he hath filled me with bitterness, he hath made me drunk with wormwood;
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'twas Jerusalems case, 'tis Englands. He hath turned aside my wayes, and pulled me in pieces;
'twas Jerusalems case, it's Englands. He hath turned aside my ways, and pulled me in Pieces;
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We are more apt to lay to heart misery, then sin, though this be the greatest misery in the world;
We Are more apt to lay to heart misery, then since, though this be the greatest misery in the world;
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Many think of what they had, and weep, but not of what they did, when they had such things, and weep.
Many think of what they had, and weep, but not of what they did, when they had such things, and weep.
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Dost thou call to mind thy bitternesse and basenesse against Christ and godlinesse? Our ruines are great, this lies heavie upon us.
Dost thou call to mind thy bitterness and baseness against christ and godliness? Our ruins Are great, this lies heavy upon us.
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Thou hast made many a conscience bleed, O England, therefore doth thy carkasse bleed.
Thou hast made many a conscience bleed, Oh England, Therefore does thy carcase bleed.
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Englands genius and dexterity, seems to lie this way, alwayes to vex the Saints of the most High.Englands genius and dexterity, seems to lie this Way, always to vex the Saints of the most High.
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and what suffering is yet behinde for Christ, Christ knowes.
and what suffering is yet behind for christ, christ knows.
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a Prelaticall spirit is still alive, truth and the power of godlinesse persecuted at this day,
a Prelatical Spirit is still alive, truth and the power of godliness persecuted At this day,
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How many Saints suffered under Queen Mary! How many under Bishops!
How many Saints suffered under Queen Marry! How many under Bishops!
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and by so much the more the worst, by how much more we lesse think what we have been, and are.
and by so much the more the worst, by how much more we less think what we have been, and Are.
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What art thou now? France is noted for pride, Germany for drunkennesse, but England for persecuting the power of godlinesse, the last of these is the worst,
What art thou now? France is noted for pride, Germany for Drunkenness, but England for persecuting the power of godliness, the last of these is the worst,
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For twenty yeers together, forty, fifty yeers and more, hast thou been a bitter persecuting kingdome of truth and godlinesse:
For twenty Years together, forty, fifty Years and more, hast thou been a bitter persecuting Kingdom of truth and godliness:
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England, unhappy England, thou dost neither, therefore dost thou bleed and die daily; thou dost not lay to heart what thou wast, nor what thou art:England, unhappy England, thou dost neither, Therefore dost thou bleed and die daily; thou dost not lay to heart what thou wast, nor what thou art:
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God will have every one consider what he was, and what he is, before he hath done:
God will have every one Consider what he was, and what he is, before he hath done:
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God certainly hath espied this, and he is rousing up our memory. Wrath doth much, when love can do but little.
God Certainly hath espied this, and he is rousing up our memory. Wrath does much, when love can do but little.
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though I cannot tell their number, yet I know their nature. All runs into this, Wee are all apt sinfully to forget sin.
though I cannot tell their number, yet I know their nature. All runs into this, we Are all apt sinfully to forget since.
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I am sure, all sin centers whither my soule is going, saith the sinner, and closeth his eyes;
I am sure, all since centers whither my soul is going, Says the sinner, and closeth his eyes;
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and lays down his soule at the foot of Justice for lost.
and lays down his soul At the foot of justice for lost.
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because the sinner can make a kinde use of no sin, he gives up the consideration of all,
Because the sinner can make a kind use of no since, he gives up the consideration of all,
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the sum of all will come to this, saith he, the death of my soule for ever;
the sum of all will come to this, Says he, the death of my soul for ever;
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he leaves multiplying, number rises so innumerably, and turnes himselfe to consider where all will end;
he leaves multiplying, number rises so innumerably, and turns himself to Consider where all will end;
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and this makes a bleeding heart leave looking backward, and look forward, to fix his eyes upon that blacke place, whither all sin lookes;
and this makes a bleeding heart leave looking backward, and look forward, to fix his eyes upon that black place, whither all since looks;
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'Tis with sins, as 'tis with mercies, when a man goes about to number them, one can finde no end of them,
It's with Sins, as it's with Mercies, when a man Goes about to number them, one can find no end of them,
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When wounds are deep, much bleeding inwardly, makes much faintnesse: Languishing dying soules, thinke of nothing but going to hell.
When wounds Are deep, much bleeding inwardly, makes much faintness: Languishing dying Souls, think of nothing but going to hell.
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Dolour distracts, crazie braines are weake at any thing, but worst at recollection, specially if things of weight.
Dolour distracts, crazy brains Are weak At any thing, but worst At recollection, specially if things of weight.
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Present sin, if it harden not much, it wounds much, and wounded persons thinke altogether of their present paine.
Present since, if it harden not much, it wounds much, and wounded Persons think altogether of their present pain.
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Though a man eate of the evill of his way, weekes, moneths, yeares, yet will not this make him bethinke himselfe, what steps he trod in all that while, to call his way evill, and his person wicked:
Though a man eat of the evil of his Way, weeks, months, Years, yet will not this make him bethink himself, what steps he trod in all that while, to call his Way evil, and his person wicked:
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You cannot beat things into a stone, no words nor blowes, will make hard hearts thinke of their wayes.
You cannot beatrice things into a stone, no words nor blows, will make hard hearts think of their ways.
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Multiplication of sin, makes stonie hearts. Their hearts are as hard as an adamant.
Multiplication of since, makes stony hearts. Their hearts Are as hard as an adamant.
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A stone melts under no consideration; a stone thinkes of nothing, neither of things past, present, or to come.
A stone melts under no consideration; a stone thinks of nothing, neither of things past, present, or to come.
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the heart hardened, becomes uncapable to consider any sin, the sin of last yeare, or of this yeare, or of this houre.
the heart hardened, becomes uncapable to Consider any since, the since of last year, or of this year, or of this hour.
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Present transgressions harden, or wound much:
Present transgressions harden, or wound much:
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Man doth not love hard worke, nor terrible worke. Transgression multiplies, and young children make one forget old ones;
Man does not love hard work, nor terrible work. Transgression multiplies, and young children make one forget old ones;
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If the examination of small things be so laborious, much more to examine things of weight, our spirituall state when all is naught.
If the examination of small things be so laborious, much more to examine things of weight, our spiritual state when all is nought.
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to take notice how many notes too flat or too loud in play, requires a diligent eare, the labour of it makes one willing to passe by, and forget many false stroakes.
to take notice how many notes too flat or too loud in play, requires a diligent ear, the labour of it makes one willing to pass by, and forget many false Strokes.
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and 'tis laborious to be winding up the pin still to keepe tune to the song one sings;
and it's laborious to be winding up the pin still to keep tune to the song one sings;
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But 'twas long first, so long, till he stood in feare of being cast off for ever, as you may see in the next verse, Psalm. 77.6, 7. A string slackened or broken in play,
But 'twas long First, so long, till he stood in Fear of being cast off for ever, as you may see in the next verse, Psalm. 77.6, 7. A string slackened or broken in play,
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I call to remembrance my song in the night; I commune with mine own heart, and my spirit made diligent search. I call to remembrance my song in the night; I commune with mine own heart, and my Spirit made diligent search.
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examination of ones former state is hard worke, flesh and bloud shunnes this quite, yea grace neglects this oft, till losse be great.
examination of ones former state is hard work, Flesh and blood shuns this quite, yea grace neglects this oft, till loss be great.
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we had rather goe quietly to hell, then conscience should torment us before the time. Man is a lazie creature:
we had rather go quietly to hell, then conscience should torment us before the time. Man is a lazy creature:
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'tis terrible to the flesh, to wound and kill it selfe; 'tis so spiritually, we had rather any should wake and sit up then conscience;
it's terrible to the Flesh, to wound and kill it self; it's so spiritually, we had rather any should wake and fit up then conscience;
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we doe not care to meddle with troublesome works. When sin revives we die: remembring what we were, reviveth sin:
we do not care to meddle with troublesome works. When since revives we die: remembering what we were, revives since:
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I remembred God and was troubled, and complained, and my spirit was overwhelmed. To remember what God is, and how unsutable wee have been to him, will trouble, yea overwhelme the stoutest spirit;I remembered God and was troubled, and complained, and my Spirit was overwhelmed. To Remember what God is, and how unsuitable we have been to him, will trouble, yea overwhelm the Stoutest Spirit;
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good spirits are apt to play the slugge, in those duties that are dolorous and painfull.
good spirits Are apt to play the slug, in those duties that Are dolorous and painful.
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The best are bad, though not starke naught;
The best Are bad, though not stark nought;
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he doth not love to be bit in either, if he can tell how to shift it.
he does not love to be bit in either, if he can tell how to shift it.
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Man loves his flesh, yea he loves his spirit;
Man loves his Flesh, yea he loves his Spirit;
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To call to minde what I was at such a place, and at such a time, is to throw sparkles of fire upon a sleepie dog, which will make him start up, flie out, and barke and bite fiercely.
To call to mind what I was At such a place, and At such a time, is to throw sparkles of fire upon a sleepy dog, which will make him start up, fly out, and bark and bite fiercely.
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a carnall creature willingly neglects sad worke.
a carnal creature willingly neglects sad work.
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Yee were enemies in your minds by wicked workes: doe yee remember it. Some acts awaken conscience, he speakes the saddest of any facultie:Ye were enemies in your minds by wicked works: do ye Remember it. some acts awaken conscience, he speaks the Saddest of any faculty:
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The text and point I am upon, points at a third thing, though distinct from either of these, (i) sin remembred with godly sorrow, this godly hearts are backward to, 'tis intimated in the text.
The text and point I am upon, points At a third thing, though distinct from either of these, (i) since remembered with godly sorrow, this godly hearts Are backward to, it's intimated in the text.
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a stone as oft sighes as they.
a stone as oft sighs as they.
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There are two extreames, and both naught; broken hearts ever thinke of their sins, and hard hearts never;
There Are two extremes, and both nought; broken hearts ever think of their Sins, and hard hearts never;
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My sin is ever before me, they are a load too heavie; this was not commended by God, though loved by a wounded spirit.
My since is ever before me, they Are a load too heavy; this was not commended by God, though loved by a wounded Spirit.
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Evill past thought of with joy, or thought of with despaire, are both displeasing to Christ.
Evil past Thought of with joy, or Thought of with despair, Are both displeasing to christ.
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so some die in their shame, this also is a sinfull remembring of sin.
so Some die in their shame, this also is a sinful remembering of since.
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Wee are apt sinfully to forget sin. Some glory in their shame, that's a sinfull remembring of sin;
we Are apt sinfully to forget since. some glory in their shame, that's a sinful remembering of since;
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transgression makes lasting impression upon Gods Spirit, though little upon ours. I remember what once you were, though yee have forgotten.
Transgression makes lasting impression upon God's Spirit, though little upon ours. I Remember what once you were, though ye have forgotten.
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you need be hinted and minded of both; as if the Apostle had said; Sin slips out of our minds;
you need be hinted and minded of both; as if the Apostle had said; since slips out of our minds;
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The heart is naught, it forgets its own worst and Gods best acts. You were so sinfull, you are now otherwise;
The heart is nought, it forgets its own worst and God's best acts. You were so sinful, you Are now otherwise;
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How ever condition change, yet it's a good thing to consider what once wee were. And you which were sometimes so and so.
How ever condition change, yet it's a good thing to Consider what once we were. And you which were sometime so and so.
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And you that were sometimes alienated, &c. yet now hath he reconciled in the bodie of his flesh, &c. And you that were sometime alienated, etc. yet now hath he reconciled in the body of his Flesh, etc.
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and man and God made one in the bodie of Christs flesh, to be presented blamelesse in the exactest eye.
and man and God made one in the body of Christ Flesh, to be presented blameless in the Exactest eye.
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and yet these, though thus bad, made very good, hell-fire in the soule quenched, two spirits burning one against another, reconciled by an act of love,
and yet these, though thus bad, made very good, hell-fire in the soul quenched, two spirits burning one against Another, reconciled by an act of love,
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They were alienated in their mindes, naught at heart, soules sinfull; and this they expressed in life by wicked workes; very doingly evill;They were alienated in their minds, nought At heart, Souls sinful; and this they expressed in life by wicked works; very doingly evil;
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yet now hath he reconciled, &c. A Double condition is here mentioned; what these Colossians are, and what they once were;
yet now hath he reconciled, etc. A Double condition is Here mentioned; what these colossians Are, and what they once were;
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COLOSSIANS 1.21. And you that were sometimes alienated, and enemies in your mindes by wicked workes, COLOSSIANS 1.21. And you that were sometime alienated, and enemies in your minds by wicked works,
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If you want a word to lean upon, I will give you one:
If you want a word to lean upon, I will give you one:
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And they that escape of you, shall remember me among the nations whither they shall be carried captives, And they that escape of you, shall Remember me among the Nations whither they shall be carried captives,
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because I am broken with their whorish heart, and they shall loath themselves, for the evills they have committed in all their abominations, Ezek. 6.9.Because I am broken with their whorish heart, and they shall loath themselves, for the evils they have committed in all their abominations, Ezekiel 6.9.
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'Tis hard to finde a looking glasse to see ones life from one end to tother,
It's hard to find a looking glass to see ones life from one end to tother,
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yet Christ can help us to one, and he hath promised this and more, to make us look upon all our abominations,
yet christ can help us to one, and he hath promised this and more, to make us look upon all our abominations,
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and to loath them and our selves for them; a soul got thus far, will grow in grace apace;
and to loath them and our selves for them; a soul god thus Far, will grow in grace apace;
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no motive to the soul to grow kind to Christ, as to think well how unkind it hath been.
no motive to the soul to grow kind to christ, as to think well how unkind it hath been.
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What a hater, and then what a lover of Christ was Paul: To look back upon badnesse, 'twill raise goodnesse, when the heart is turned;
What a hater, and then what a lover of christ was Paul: To look back upon badness, it'll raise Goodness, when the heart is turned;
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O how oft have I kickt against Christ. How oft now should I kisse him!
Oh how oft have I Kicked against christ. How oft now should I kiss him!
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How basely did I tread him under foot, and how tenderly now should I lay him in my bosome!
How basely did I tread him under foot, and how tenderly now should I lay him in my bosom!
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Paul laboured more abundantly then they all.Paul laboured more abundantly then they all.
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If you would be eminent for the strength of love, and for the truth of love, look back.
If you would be eminent for the strength of love, and for the truth of love, look back.
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Creepies must take hold of something when they would go: In our weaknesse to duty, we must lean upon the Word of God.
Creepies must take hold of something when they would go: In our weakness to duty, we must lean upon the Word of God.
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to look back upon a bad life, 'tis of grace; as well as to reform a bad life.
to look back upon a bad life, it's of grace; as well as to reform a bad life.
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Take this Item, we can do nothing of our selves, the least good is above us:
Take this Item, we can do nothing of our selves, the least good is above us:
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Christ will know what a man hath been, what a man is, and what he would be,
christ will know what a man hath been, what a man is, and what he would be,
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and God that was neer every one, is now far from all naturally. And you which were sometimes alienated. Alienation speaks all misery;
and God that was near every one, is now Far from all naturally. And you which were sometime alienated. Alienation speaks all misery;
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man quite gone from God, and God quite gone from man; body and soul under the perpetuall influence, of infinite wrath.
man quite gone from God, and God quite gone from man; body and soul under the perpetual influence, of infinite wrath.
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God is all, or nothing to the creature, all favour, or nothing but displeasure.
God is all, or nothing to the creature, all favour, or nothing but displeasure.
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Displeasure orders every thing about a sinfull State, as love orders all about a good condition;
Displeasure order every thing about a sinful State, as love order all about a good condition;
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poison is in every dish at a sinners Table, not a bit he eats, not a rag he wears, not a thing he does, but 'tis cursed from heaven:
poison is in every dish At a Sinners Table, not a bit he eats, not a rag he wears, not a thing he does, but it's cursed from heaven:
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This is the proper expression of alienation.
This is the proper expression of alienation.
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The fruit of thy land, and all thy labours, shall a nation which thou knowest not, eat up, The fruit of thy land, and all thy labours, shall a Nation which thou Knowest not, eat up,
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and thou shalt be only oppressed, and crushed alway, Deut. 28.33. These expressions suit a stranger, he is one that is blasted in all things, the divine hand of God doth only oppresse him (i.) only punish him, only crush and curse him always.and thou shalt be only oppressed, and crushed always, Deuteronomy 28.33. These expressions suit a stranger, he is one that is blasted in all things, the divine hand of God does only oppress him (i.) only Punish him, only crush and curse him always.
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Some men live so far from the Sun, that they have nothing but hard weather, only Winter and storms.
some men live so Far from the Sun, that they have nothing but hard weather, only Winter and storms.
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Alienation is a state shut out from all divine privilege. Divine priviledges are of severall sorts, some signifie more favour then other:Alienation is a state shut out from all divine privilege. Divine privileges Are of several sorts, Some signify more favour then other:
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a man alienated from God, is cut off from all, he is none of the Commonwealth of Israel; if he be called an Israelite, if he be called a Christian, he is mis-called.
a man alienated from God, is Cut off from all, he is none of the Commonwealth of Israel; if he be called an Israelite, if he be called a Christian, he is miscalled.
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The proper title of an alienated person, is a Heathen, a Publican, a Dog. A title is a small thing, a shadow,
The proper title of an alienated person, is a Heathen, a Publican, a Dog. A title is a small thing, a shadow,
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yet God allows not this to some;
yet God allows not this to Some;
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an alienated person hath not the shadow of love, he may not call himself by the name of Israel, he shall answer for this, that he bears the name of a Christian, that he carries the name of the living, and is dead;
an alienated person hath not the shadow of love, he may not call himself by the name of Israel, he shall answer for this, that he bears the name of a Christian, that he carries the name of the living, and is dead;
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that he calls himself homo, and is cadaver, a man, and is a carkasse.
that he calls himself homo, and is cadaver, a man, and is a carcase.
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There be many things in the Commonwealth of Israel; common and speciall, yet nothing so common as an alienated person can challenge any interest in.
There be many things in the Commonwealth of Israel; Common and special, yet nothing so Common as an alienated person can challenge any Interest in.
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There were Candlesticks, Basons, Tongs, Snuffers, and there were Pins and Ashes, about the Tabernacle;
There were Candlesticks, Basons, Tongue's, Snuffers, and there were Pins and Ashes, about the Tabernacle;
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an alienated person is not a pin, not a dust of the Tabernacle, he cannot write himself by the title of one Cinder of the Sanctuary;
an alienated person is not a pin, not a dust of the Tabernacle, he cannot write himself by the title of one Cinder of the Sanctuary;
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not the least scruple of the Church of Christ militant, he is not the dust of the ballance of the Sanctuary;
not the least scruple of the Church of christ militant, he is not the dust of the balance of the Sanctuary;
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and yet 'tis strange to consider the spirit of strangers, they think they are wronged,
and yet it's strange to Consider the Spirit of Strangers, they think they Are wronged,
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when they are denied the greatest priviledges of Church state, and they are wronged when they have the least:
when they Are denied the greatest privileges of Church state, and they Are wronged when they have the least:
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Alienated persons are strangers from the Commonwealth of Israel. Yea, they are stranges from the Covenant of Promise:
Alienated Persons Are Strangers from the Commonwealth of Israel. Yea, they Are stranges from the Covenant of Promise:
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If from the lesse, from the greater much more; such steps as these the Apostle makes, when expressing this thing.
If from the less, from the greater much more; such steps as these the Apostle makes, when expressing this thing.
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Aliaens are alienated from the name of God, and from the life of God, that's one expression to the life which the Apostle useth, Ephes. 4.18. Having their understandings darkened, being alienated from the life of God, because of the blindnesse of their hearts.
Aliaens Are alienated from the name of God, and from the life of God, that's one expression to the life which the Apostle uses, Ephesians 4.18. Having their understandings darkened, being alienated from the life of God, Because of the blindness of their hearts.
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Alienation speaks God gone, respecting externals, but the weight of the expression lies in this, God gone from the soul, the heart without the life of God, through darknesse.
Alienation speaks God gone, respecting externals, but the weight of the expression lies in this, God gone from the soul, the heart without the life of God, through darkness.
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The life of God, is heart-panting to follow Christ: Life makes pulsation:
The life of God, is heart-panting to follow christ: Life makes pulsation:
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Did you see my Beloved? Which way is he gone, that I may go after him? Blind hearts beat out themselves after other things, no pulsation of spirit after Christ, this speaks the soul dead, alienated from the life of God through darknesse.Did you see my beloved? Which Way is he gone, that I may go After him? Blind hearts beatrice out themselves After other things, no pulsation of Spirit After christ, this speaks the soul dead, alienated from the life of God through darkness.
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As mens principles are, so they stirre to or from God, after, or away from Christ, strangers to God, their principles are strange;
As men's principles Are, so they stir to or from God, After, or away from christ, Strangers to God, their principles Are strange;
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divinity is no rule, reason is no rule. That we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men.
divinity is no Rule, reason is no Rule. That we may be Delivered from unreasonable and wicked men.
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That's wickednesse indeed, which destroyes divinity and reason, and yet 'tis spoken of aliens, whose lust is their law, their belly their god;
That's wickedness indeed, which Destroys divinity and reason, and yet it's spoken of aliens, whose lust is their law, their belly their god;
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not one lust, but many lusts:
not one lust, but many Lustiest:
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they serve divers lusts. 'Tis a strange life that strangers to God lead, they obey that which God and nature forbids, they serve lusts against religion and reason.
they serve diverse Lustiest. It's a strange life that Strangers to God led, they obey that which God and nature forbids, they serve Lustiest against Religion and reason.
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Reason is low divinity, teaching things necessary and comly to the body;
Reason is low divinity, teaching things necessary and comely to the body;
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it runs forth into many principles, and makes conscience to keep them, till temptation be strong,
it runs forth into many principles, and makes conscience to keep them, till temptation be strong,
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and then an alien becomes unreasonable, unnaturall, a brute beast.
and then an alien becomes unreasonable, unnatural, a brutus beast.
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Every man is brutish, by his knowledge, the founder is confounded by his graven Image, Jerem. 51.17. Pastors brutish, people brutish;Every man is brutish, by his knowledge, the founder is confounded by his graved Image, Jeremiah 51.17. Pastors brutish, people brutish;
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temptations came, and instructed persons waved all, divinity, reason, and moved as nonsensically as wilde brutes;
temptations Come, and instructed Persons waved all, divinity, reason, and moved as nonsensically as wild brutus's;
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and this is the Proprium of an alienated state in strength, one at an utter distance from the life of God. Even amongst them that are far off from God, some are neerer then others.
and this is the Proprium of an alienated state in strength, one At an utter distance from the life of God. Even among them that Are Far off from God, Some Are nearer then Others.
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Thou art not far from the Kingdome of God, and yet so far, that Christ had no kingdome in the man, not simple subjection to his will, which is that alienation from the life of God, which the Apostle speaks of.Thou art not Far from the Kingdom of God, and yet so Far, that christ had no Kingdom in the man, not simple subjection to his will, which is that alienation from the life of God, which the Apostle speaks of.
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Finally, Alienation speakes a condition without hope.
Finally, Alienation speaks a condition without hope.
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At that time you were strangers from the Covenant of promise, having no hope. Divine priviledge is graduall, every step to Heaven, a heaven:
At that time you were Strangers from the Covenant of promise, having no hope. Divine privilege is gradual, every step to Heaven, a heaven:
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a stranger to God cannot de jure, set hiS foot upon one round of Jacobs ladder, he cannot without presumption, promise himselfe any good,
a stranger to God cannot de jure, Set hiS foot upon one round of Jacobs ladder, he cannot without presumption, promise himself any good,
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and yet nothing more common with persons unacquainted with Christ, then to hope for good when bad is upon them.
and yet nothing more Common with Persons unacquainted with christ, then to hope for good when bad is upon them.
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I hope all will be better one day: but when will that day be? They doe not this upon warrantable grounds;
I hope all will be better one day: but when will that day be? They do not this upon warrantable grounds;
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for alienation is a condition without hope;
for alienation is a condition without hope;
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a man in this state may fancy what he will, and set his soule at a greater distance from mercie then 'tis,
a man in this state may fancy what he will, and Set his soul At a greater distance from mercy then it's,
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but he can warrantably expect no felicitie for time to come, what ever his present misery be.
but he can warrantably expect no felicity for time to come, what ever his present misery be.
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Misery I know is graduall, some are neerer hell upon earth then others, yet the most is just, it merits no pitie,
Misery I know is gradual, Some Are nearer hell upon earth then Others, yet the most is just, it merits no pity,
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neither can the largest head alive, argue any pitie from extremitie, but from the qualitie of the partie in it;
neither can the Largest head alive, argue any pity from extremity, but from the quality of the party in it;
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if he be a stranger to God, 'twill be stranger with him, yet then 'tis,
if he be a stranger to God, it'll be stranger with him, yet then it's,
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and yet neither now nor then, must he or may he hope, to have things better,
and yet neither now nor then, must he or may he hope, to have things better,
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whilst he abides naught, an alien from God. The qualitie of persons is all;
while he abides nought, an alien from God. The quality of Persons is all;
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persons neere God, let distresse be what it will, and seeme to set them never so far from God,
Persons near God, let distress be what it will, and seem to Set them never so Far from God,
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yet they may and should hope:
yet they may and should hope:
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persons farre from God, must let his favour lie at the same distance from them, which they let himselfe;
Persons Far from God, must let his favour lie At the same distance from them, which they let himself;
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God will have none meddle with his favours in the least kind, which let alone himselfe, not so much as fancy them as theirs,
God will have none meddle with his favours in the least kind, which let alone himself, not so much as fancy them as theirs,
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or that ever they shall be theirs; if any thing rises in their soule this way, God blasts it.
or that ever they shall be theirs; if any thing rises in their soul this Way, God blasts it.
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The hope of Aliens perisheth, they have no hope of good; if they create any, God blasts it; 'tis a condition without hope.The hope of Aliens Perishes, they have no hope of good; if they create any, God blasts it; it's a condition without hope.
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All runs into this, Alienation is a condition wholly shut out from all divine priviledge. Whose condition this is, should be laid to heart speedily:
All runs into this, Alienation is a condition wholly shut out from all divine privilege. Whose condition this is, should be laid to heart speedily:
av-d vvz p-acp d, n1 vbz dt n1 av-jn vvn av p-acp d j-jn n1. r-crq n1 d vbz, vmd vbi vvn p-acp n1 av-j:
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men far off from God, are not far from hell. The farther from God, the lesse considered, that's the plague of this State. Alienation is a graduall thing;
men Far off from God, Are not Far from hell. The farther from God, the less considered, that's the plague of this State. Alienation is a gradual thing;
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some God visits very seldome, they live so farre from him, scarce a lively stirring of heart in many weekes, in many moneths together.
Some God visits very seldom, they live so Far from him, scarce a lively stirring of heart in many weeks, in many months together.
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The soule goes one way, and God goes another; strangers take their leave, ah Lord, who knows when or where they will meet!
The soul Goes one Way, and God Goes Another; Strangers take their leave, ah Lord, who knows when or where they will meet!
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aliens and strangers what is it to you, that God comes so little at you? Little or much? Nothing more sad to a sensible soule,
aliens and Strangers what is it to you, that God comes so little At you? Little or much? Nothing more sad to a sensible soul,
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then the losse of divine presence: God gone, a good heart is broke. Woe is me, now all is gone, now I am undone, and never till now.
then the loss of divine presence: God gone, a good heart is broke. Woe is me, now all is gone, now I am undone, and never till now.
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Why hidest thou thy face farre away? This was the wound that went to the heart,Why hidest thou thy face Far away? This was the wound that went to the heart,
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and yet this is nothing, if other things be present, to one that is a stranger.
and yet this is nothing, if other things be present, to one that is a stranger.
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Wee little lament the departure of such as we know not, wee let strangers come and goe, and take no notice.
we little lament the departure of such as we know not, we let Strangers come and go, and take no notice.
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Sinners, what doe yee injoy of God? much or little? When was he with you? Not a great while.
Sinners, what do ye enjoy of God? much or little? When was he with you? Not a great while.
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When will he againe? I know not: I doubt whether ever any more. Ah Lord!
When will he again? I know not: I doubt whither ever any more. Ah Lord!
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how didst thou use Christ then? didst thou as the Gaderens, thrust him out of dore?
how didst thou use christ then? didst thou as the Gardens, thrust him out of door?
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Alienation is sometime eterniz'd, ah tremble at that every heart! dogged usage of Christ, makes this.
Alienation is sometime eternized, ah tremble At that every heart! dogged usage of christ, makes this.
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See my face no more, saith Pharaoh to Moses. Thou hast well said, I will see thy face no more, saith Moses, and Christ in him.See my face no more, Says Pharaoh to Moses. Thou hast well said, I will see thy face no more, Says Moses, and christ in him.
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What a sad parture was here!
What a sad parture was Here!
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Such a parture had Saul and Samuel, but they lived not long neither of them after this.
Such a parture had Saul and Samuel, but they lived not long neither of them After this.
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Some say to the Almightie depart: ah wretches!
some say to the Almighty depart: ah wretches!
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is not God farre enough from you alreadie? Will you have him quite gone? This is the sin of this generation:
is not God Far enough from you already? Will you have him quite gone? This is the since of this generation:
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our hearts swell against truth, wee bid the Almightie depart.
our hearts swell against truth, we bid the Almighty depart.
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Sinfull England, God is gone very farre from thee, dost thou not feele it? Thou wilt.
Sinful England, God is gone very Far from thee, dost thou not feel it? Thou wilt.
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Wilt thou have God quite gone? Woe unto sinners, if God judge them in the perversnesse of their hearts.
Wilt thou have God quite gone? Woe unto Sinners, if God judge them in the perverseness of their hearts.
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If God take a person or a Kingdome at their word, he returnes no more till they die, he comes no more but to the funerall.
If God take a person or a Kingdom At their word, he returns not more till they die, he comes no more but to the funeral.
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Mercy is everlasting, so is justice, and it acts so upon us, upon desperate discoveries; God doth not alwayes strike.
Mercy is everlasting, so is Justice, and it acts so upon us, upon desperate discoveries; God does not always strike.
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Whom God loves, he loves to the end, and whom he hates, he hates to the end,
Whom God loves, he loves to the end, and whom he hates, he hates to the end,
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when all meanes to gaine love, are throwne off.
when all means to gain love, Are thrown off.
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Know the state of your soules, pervernesse in any sin, speakes your soules farre from Gods law, Psal. 119.150. one far from Gods law, is far from God:
Know the state of your Souls, pervernesse in any since, speaks your Souls Far from God's law, Psalm 119.150. one Far from God's law, is Far from God:
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know the danger of your soules, God may be so farre gone from you, that he will not returne;
know the danger of your Souls, God may be so Far gone from you, that he will not return;
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Yee shall die in your sinnes, saith Christ, or in this your sin you shall die.Ye shall die in your Sins, Says christ, or in this your since you shall die.
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Perverse sinners must have their portion, but humble hearts must not wrong themselves. Persons never so far off, that would be neere, verily God is very inclinable:
Perverse Sinners must have their portion, but humble hearts must not wrong themselves. Persons never so Far off, that would be near, verily God is very inclinable:
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conflicts are strong in some hearts, sin now and then is too hard, and then the soule concludes that condition is desperate.
conflicts Are strong in Some hearts, sin now and then is too hard, and then the soul concludes that condition is desperate.
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God will not take me by the hand, and therefore I fall and fall, and shall doe so till I fall as low as hell.
God will not take me by the hand, and Therefore I fallen and fallen, and shall do so till I fallen as low as hell.
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God hath taken something unkindly, and is gone far away.
God hath taken something unkindly, and is gone Far away.
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God hideth his face in wrath sometimes, and then he and the soule never meet, till the great day:
God Hideth his face in wrath sometime, and then he and the soul never meet, till the great day:
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that's my case, methinkes I heare some poore sinner say: Conscience is out with me, that condemnes me;
that's my case, methinks I hear Some poor sinner say: Conscience is out with me, that condemns me;
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God is quite out with me, he will not looke towards me, but he forbeares condemning, till that day in which he will doe it once for all.
God is quite out with me, he will not look towards me, but he forbears condemning, till that day in which he will do it once for all.
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This soule must be told this, The naked acting of sin, speaks not the condition desperate, God finally gone, but abiding perversly in it.
This soul must be told this, The naked acting of since, speaks not the condition desperate, God finally gone, but abiding perversely in it.
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Secondly, the medium of returning God to man is Christ, throw not off Christ, because thou think'st God hath throwne off thee:
Secondly, the medium of returning God to man is christ, throw not off christ, Because thou Thinkest God hath thrown off thee:
ord, dt fw-la pp-f vvg np1 p-acp n1 vbz np1, vvb xx p-acp np1, c-acp pns21 vv2 n1 vhz vvn p-acp pno21:
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The least degree of faith, will turne God about towards a poore sinner, and all good that hath forsaken him.
The least degree of faith, will turn God about towards a poor sinner, and all good that hath forsaken him.
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Wee are made neere by the bloud of Christ (i.) by believing in it.
we Are made near by the blood of christ (i.) by believing in it.
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When mercy is thus held out, conflicting soules question the latitude of it; Christ doth make many afar off neere, but he will not doe this for me;
When mercy is thus held out, conflicting Souls question the latitude of it; christ does make many afar off near, but he will not do this for me;
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such must read the latitude of the promise, none are excluded. I create peace to them that are neere, and to them that are farre off:
such must read the latitude of the promise, none Are excluded. I create peace to them that Are near, and to them that Are Far off:
d vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pix vbr vvn. pns11 vvb n1 p-acp pno32 cst vbr j, cc p-acp pno32 cst vbr av-j a-acp:
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persons discourage not Christs undertaking, let them be who they will: the worke discourages not Christs undertaking, though the greatest in the world;
Persons discourage not Christ undertaking, let them be who they will: the work discourages not Christ undertaking, though the greatest in the world;
n2 vvi xx npg1 vvg, vvb pno32 vbi r-crq pns32 vmb: dt n1 vvz xx npg1 vvg, cs dt js p-acp dt n1;
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though it be as the creating of another world, to bring God and the soule together,
though it be as the creating of Another world, to bring God and the soul together,
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yet Christ undertakes it for them that groane after it. I create the fruit of the lips, peace to them that are far off.
yet christ undertakes it for them that groan After it. I create the fruit of the lips, peace to them that Are Far off.
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Sin wounds, and then Satan makes it mortall, this must be looked to:
since wounds, and then Satan makes it Mortal, this must be looked to:
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'tis the worke of Christ to seeke out poore soules, which are stray'd away from God,
it's the work of christ to seek out poor Souls, which Are strayed away from God,
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and to carry them home to him in his arme.
and to carry them home to him in his arm.
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We that enjoy the presence of God, should joy and blesse him, so I conclude this point.
We that enjoy the presence of God, should joy and bless him, so I conclude this point.
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Alienation is a sad condition, it hints lively what the contrary is, to wit, a fruition of all priviledge, a soule in the bosome of God, one ever with the Lord, which is Heaven.
Alienation is a sad condition, it hints lively what the contrary is, to wit, a fruition of all privilege, a soul in the bosom of God, one ever with the Lord, which is Heaven.
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In thy presence is the fulnesse of joy: In thy presence is the fullness of joy:
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'tis so here, God present in an Ordinance, God present in a Saint, God present in a dungeon,
it's so Here, God present in an Ordinance, God present in a Saint, God present in a dungeon,
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and there is fulnesse of joy to the soul, what ever be to the body. Much company spoiles some, so doth much solitude others:
and there is fullness of joy to the soul, what ever be to the body. Much company spoils Some, so does much solitude Others:
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a man is too much alone, when without God. Society is never too few, nor too many, when God is one:
a man is too much alone, when without God. Society is never too few, nor too many, when God is one:
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Delight, not too little, nor too much, when God is present.
Delight, not too little, nor too much, when God is present.
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If I had never so many enemies, I would care but for the company of one to encounter them.
If I had never so many enemies, I would care but for the company of one to encounter them.
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'Tis enemies we fear now, it should not be.
It's enemies we Fear now, it should not be.
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Fear not, I am with thee: So 'twas spoken to Gideon, The Lord is with thee.
fear not, I am with thee: So 'twas spoken to gideon, The Lord is with thee.
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God takes it for granted, that he hath spoken enough to setle any heart against any feare,
God Takes it for granted, that he hath spoken enough to settle any heart against any Fear,
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when he hath said, we shall have his presence, Read Isaiah 64.1, 2. O that thou wouldest rend the heavens, that thou wouldest come down, that the mountains might flow down at thy presence,
when he hath said, we shall have his presence, Read Isaiah 64.1, 2. Oh that thou Wouldst rend the heavens, that thou Wouldst come down, that the Mountains might flow down At thy presence,
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as when the melting fire burneth;
as when the melting fire burns;
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The fire causeth the waters to boil, to make thy name known to thine adversaries, that the nations may tremble at thy presence: The fire Causes the waters to boil, to make thy name known to thine Adversaries, that the Nations may tremble At thy presence:
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Let's prise much that condition which cannot be undone;
Let's prize much that condition which cannot be undone;
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having Christ with us, we have him whose presence can make mountains melt, turn any thing to nothing that nihilates our felicity.
having christ with us, we have him whose presence can make Mountains melt, turn any thing to nothing that nihilates our felicity.
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COLOS. 1.21. You that were sometimes alienated, &c. THe Garden of God is pleasant, ' thath variety yet in all congruity, to make perpetuall delight.COLOS. 1.21. You that were sometime alienated, etc. THe Garden of God is pleasant, ' thath variety yet in all congruity, to make perpetual delight.
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We are come to consider a sad state, yet surely this will be sweet to souls that desire to know their condition:
We Are come to Consider a sad state, yet surely this will be sweet to Souls that desire to know their condition:
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God and all creatures were in a league, all good in common, infinite felicity every ones mercy, God in the bosome of every soul, throughout the creation: Sin hath broke this league;
God and all creatures were in a league, all good in Common, infinite felicity every ones mercy, God in the bosom of every soul, throughout the creation: since hath broke this league;
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the fat and fertill cloud that covered Adams Tabernacle, and the Oracle upon his Mercy-seat, that was so universally audible, is drawn up,
the fat and fertile cloud that covered Adams Tabernacle, and the Oracle upon his Mercy-seat, that was so universally audible, is drawn up,
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and then looks up to God, he will know much. He that tasketh himselfe but to know one, will certainly finde him out;
and then looks up to God, he will know much. He that tasketh himself but to know one, will Certainly find him out;
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COLOS. 1.21. Being enemies in your mind, &c. SUch a tree, such fruit;COLOS. 1.21. Being enemies in your mind, etc. SUch a tree, such fruit;
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what a sad state alienation from God is, appears by the effects, which are here to the life expressed;
what a sad state alienation from God is, appears by the effects, which Are Here to the life expressed;
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it makes a man all over naught; inside, outside, heart, hand; it casts all into a resolute posture of defiance against God.
it makes a man all over nought; inside, outside, heart, hand; it Cast all into a resolute posture of defiance against God.
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Enemies in your mind by wicked works; or, enemies with your mind, in wicked works; not nillingly, but willingly wicked;Enemies in your mind by wicked works; or, enemies with your mind, in wicked works; not nillingly, but willingly wicked;
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not so in affection only, but in action;
not so in affection only, but in actium;
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not in one action only, but in many actions; enemies in their mind, in wicked [ works ].
not in one actium only, but in many actions; enemies in their mind, in wicked [ works ].
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The words of God are of weight, every one hath much in it, 'twill appear so, being distinctly considered, which hath been,
The words of God Are of weight, every one hath much in it, it'll appear so, being distinctly considered, which hath been,
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and shall be, our method and manner of following of him who is so far above us,
and shall be, our method and manner of following of him who is so Far above us,
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and will not let one tittle of his will fall to the ground. Alienation is here anatomised, we must reade lectures distinctly, upon distinct parts.
and will not let one tittle of his will fallen to the ground. Alienation is Here anatomised, we must read Lectures distinctly, upon distinct parts.
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They are enemies, &c. We must open this. They are enemies with their mindes; or, in their mindes, &c. We must reade upon this also:They Are enemies, etc. We must open this. They Are enemies with their minds; or, in their minds, etc. We must read upon this also:
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They are thus not only in affection, but in action, in their works. We must consider this too,
They Are thus not only in affection, but in actium, in their works. We must Consider this too,
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and by that time you will see much of a bad condition, and it may be, something of your own.
and by that time you will see much of a bad condition, and it may be, something of your own.
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The Land is overrun with enemies against Christ, therefore it bleeds and dies;
The Land is overrun with enemies against christ, Therefore it bleeds and die;
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'twill be very seasonable therefore, to lay open to you, what an enemy to Christ is, which is our first work here in the Text, to follow the words as they lie.
it'll be very seasonable Therefore, to lay open to you, what an enemy to christ is, which is our First work Here in the Text, to follow the words as they lie.
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And ye which were sometimes alienated, enemies, &c. Sin was Gods first enemy; a steady pursuit of this, renders men and Angels the next.And you which were sometime alienated, enemies, etc. since was God's First enemy; a steady pursuit of this, renders men and Angels the next.
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The worst man alive as a creature, simply as a creature, is not accounted Gods enemy,
The worst man alive as a creature, simply as a creature, is not accounted God's enemy,
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but as these noble creatures above all others, prostituted themselves to something besides Gods will. God had no enemies till sin came into the world;
but as these noble creatures above all Others, prostituted themselves to something beside God's will. God had no enemies till since Come into the world;
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as long as all obeyed Gods will, there was love and friendship all the world over.
as long as all obeyed God's will, there was love and friendship all the world over.
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Sin hath a legall and a Gospel consideration:
since hath a Legal and a Gospel consideration:
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considered according to the former, the least transgression of rule, the eating of any fruit forbidden, enough to render man an enemy,
considered according to the former, the least Transgression of Rule, the eating of any fruit forbidden, enough to render man an enemy,
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and to be pursued so with all the plagues written in Gods Book.
and to be pursued so with all the plagues written in God's Book.
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Sin hath a Gospel consideration, and so the naked acting of sin, doth not presently denote an enemy,
since hath a Gospel consideration, and so the naked acting of since, does not presently denote an enemy,
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but the going on in it, as a constant intended and approved course.
but the going on in it, as a constant intended and approved course.
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God shall smite the head of his enemies, and the hairy scalp of such as go on still in their trespasses, saith the Psalmist. Sin is an unwearied course to some, what ever rubs they meet with from the hand of God, by blows or otherwise,God shall smite the head of his enemies, and the hairy scalp of such as go on still in their Trespasses, Says the Psalmist. since is an unwearied course to Some, what ever rubs they meet with from the hand of God, by blows or otherwise,
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yet they step over them all, and go on still: That's an enemy, the spirit of an enemy is in him.
yet they step over them all, and go on still: That's an enemy, the Spirit of an enemy is in him.
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Enemies fear no colours, blows, blood, death, will not divert their design against one another.
Enemies Fear no colours, blows, blood, death, will not divert their Design against one Another.
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The expression in the originall, speaks not only resolution, but delight in sin, and there are not two fuller properties more infallibly to expresse an enemy ambulandis dilictis, such as walk in sins:
The expression in the original, speaks not only resolution, but delight in since, and there Are not two fuller properties more infallibly to express an enemy ambulandis dilictis, such as walk in Sins:
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a mans walk is his pleasure, 'tis made and contrived of purpose with much art, to suit fancy, and to give a complacency.
a men walk is his pleasure, it's made and contrived of purpose with much art, to suit fancy, and to give a complacency.
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As the outward man, so the inward man has his walks, something that with much industry he makes & shapes, to suit and delight it self,
As the outward man, so the inward man has his walks, something that with much industry he makes & shapes, to suit and delight it self,
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and this is preferr'd before all other wayes;
and this is preferred before all other ways;
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now if this be any thing dissonant to Gods will, this speaks the man an enemy.
now if this be any thing dissonant to God's will, this speaks the man an enemy.
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Some words of Christ set out an enemy more generally, others more particularly; I shall touch both:
some words of christ Set out an enemy more generally, Others more particularly; I shall touch both:
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Christ is set as King over the sons of men, his Lawes are written and divulged,
christ is Set as King over the Sons of men, his Laws Are written and divulged,
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and such as obey him not according to these, he calls his enemies:
and such as obey him not according to these, he calls his enemies:
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Bring those mine enemies, which would not that I should raign over them, (i.) such as will not obey my will.Bring those mine enemies, which would not that I should Reign over them, (i.) such as will not obey my will.
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Some disobey one part of Gods will, and some another.
some disobey one part of God's will, and Some Another.
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Christ hath many sorts of enemies, but all so called from one ground, to wit, disobeying of his Lawes.
christ hath many sorts of enemies, but all so called from one ground, to wit, disobeying of his Laws.
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The Lawes of Christ are said to be disobeyed, when carelesly neglected, ignorantly opposed, or maliciously rejected.
The Laws of christ Are said to be disobeyed, when carelessly neglected, ignorantly opposed, or maliciously rejected.
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Truth is truth with some men, and that's all, as one would say; it bears little or no price in affection, how plain and convincing soever to judgement;
Truth is truth with Some men, and that's all, as one would say; it bears little or no price in affection, how plain and convincing soever to judgement;
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they see, and do not see (i.) see, and do not regard.
they see, and do not see (i.) see, and do not regard.
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O that thou hadst known in this thy day, &c. Did not Israel know the will of God? yes, there was light,Oh that thou Hadst known in this thy day, etc. Did not Israel know the will of God? yes, there was Light,
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but no love to it, which was as no light in the account of Christ, and this went to his heart.
but no love to it, which was as no Light in the account of christ, and this went to his heart.
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Such as stab Christ to the heart, are surely his enemies. 'Tis as if Christ had said, O that thou hadst regarded!
Such as stab christ to the heart, Are surely his enemies. It's as if christ had said, Oh that thou Hadst regarded!
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and so it notes an ignorance of opportunity, a defect in affection, and not simply an ignorance of the thing it self.
and so it notes an ignorance of opportunity, a defect in affection, and not simply an ignorance of the thing it self.
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Love naught, and the heart is so too;
Love nought, and the heart is so too;
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hatred in the seeds of it, lie in such a soul which will spring up with a little more rain.
hatred in the seeds of it, lie in such a soul which will spring up with a little more rain.
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A man naught at heart, is Gods enemy. Neutrality hath the seeds of enmity; there is the buddings of hatred where love is but cold to Christ.
A man nought At heart, is God's enemy. Neutrality hath the seeds of enmity; there is the buddings of hatred where love is but cold to christ.
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Men that love not, hate truth: They that are not with me, are against me, saith Christ;
Men that love not, hate truth: They that Are not with me, Are against me, Says christ;
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and all that are against Christ, though never so gently, neutrally, and indifferently, yet are his enemies.
and all that Are against christ, though never so gently, neutrally, and indifferently, yet Are his enemies.
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Judas was an enemy when no hearty lover, as well as when an actuall betrayer of Christ.Judas was an enemy when no hearty lover, as well as when an actual betrayer of christ.
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Enmity is sown deep, it lies long under ground, and puts up with a very little blade at first, no body takes it for such a deadly weed as 'tis, it may be not the party in whose heart it lies;
Enmity is sown deep, it lies long under ground, and puts up with a very little blade At First, no body Takes it for such a deadly weed as it's, it may be not the party in whose heart it lies;
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but the Lord of the vineyard, who knowes all grain in its first bud, calls men and things as they are;
but the Lord of the vineyard, who knows all grain in its First bud, calls men and things as they Are;
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this is a Serpent by kinde, though it do not sting yet, he will do. False love is true hatred;
this is a Serpent by kind, though it do not sting yet, he will do. False love is true hatred;
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Cinders will burn out anon, when blown. Christ is disobeyed, when stubbornly opposed: Some are fighters against God, and will be so, these are deadly enemies.
Cinders will burn out anon, when blown. christ is disobeyed, when stubbornly opposed: some Are fighters against God, and will be so, these Are deadly enemies.
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Deliver me from my deadly enemies, saith David, Psal. 17.9. There is fighting against God within, and fighting against God without;Deliver me from my deadly enemies, Says David, Psalm 17.9. There is fighting against God within, and fighting against God without;
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strong art and industry to kill conscience, in a mans self and others; this is a bloody enemy.
strong art and industry to kill conscience, in a men self and Others; this is a bloody enemy.
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Christ knocks at most mens doors, though he can have entrance into few.
christ knocks At most men's doors, though he can have Entrance into few.
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Not a soul where the Gospel comes, but he strives and wrestles with it, to gain it to God:
Not a soul where the Gospel comes, but he strives and wrestles with it, to gain it to God:
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pravity cannot bear these conflicts, something is taken to destroy conception, vineger is used to prevent vomiting, to stay and still the wambling stomack, that it may hold what it hath;
pravity cannot bear these conflicts, something is taken to destroy conception, vinegar is used to prevent vomiting, to stay and still the wambling stomach, that it may hold what it hath;
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acts of violence rushed upon, to darken that light that troubles, and any medium good, that may but stupifie that faculty that stings;
acts of violence rushed upon, to darken that Light that Troubles, and any medium good, that may but stupify that faculty that stings;
n2 pp-f n1 vvd p-acp, pc-acp vvi d n1 cst vvz, cc d fw-la av-j, cst vmb cc-acp vvi d n1 cst vvz;
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when the soul chooseth his own way, this is called resisting the Holy Ghost; this is a fight under deck, a murthering Christ in the cradle, these are Christs bloody enemies.
when the soul chooses his own Way, this is called resisting the Holy Ghost; this is a fight under deck, a murdering christ in the cradle, these Are Christ bloody enemies.
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Christ layes the axe to the root of some sinners, and some sinners lay the axe to the root of Christ;
christ lays the axe to the root of Some Sinners, and Some Sinners lay the axe to the root of christ;
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as soon as ever any word of Christ begins to take hold of the heart,
as soon as ever any word of christ begins to take hold of the heart,
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as soon as ever Christ begins to stir in the conscience, or affection, (as if the soule were on fire on hell) all means are used to quench the Spirit, hell is sent for to keep out heaven, many bad spirits to keep out one good;
as soon as ever christ begins to stir in the conscience, or affection, (as if the soul were on fire on hell) all means Are used to quench the Spirit, hell is sent for to keep out heaven, many bad spirits to keep out one good;
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there are sad issues of this: men kill themselves sometimes, rather then Christ should live in them.
there Are sad issues of this: men kill themselves sometime, rather then christ should live in them.
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Opposition hath rejection folded up in it, this is distinguished from that, as it carries despight against the spirit of grace,
Opposition hath rejection folded up in it, this is distinguished from that, as it carries despite against the Spirit of grace,
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& makes the hand bloudy, if need be, as well as the heart and tongue, with the bloud of Gods dearest ones, these are Esaus, red all over.
& makes the hand bloody, if need be, as well as the heart and tongue, with the blood of God's dearest ones, these Are Esaus, read all over.
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And the first came out red all over, like an hairy garment, and I called his name Esau, Gen. 25.25. The summe of all is this, An enemy is one that with resolution, and delight, disobeys the will of God. And the First Come out read all over, like an hairy garment, and I called his name Esau, Gen. 25.25. The sum of all is this, an enemy is one that with resolution, and delight, disobeys the will of God.
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What is your state? This is my errand from this point to you;
What is your state? This is my errand from this point to you;
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Are you enemies, or friends to God? Amongst Christians this may seeme a strange question, yet needfull:
are you enemies, or Friends to God? among Christians this may seem a strange question, yet needful:
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all are not Israel, who are of Israel. Christ hath enemies in his own house, would we knew them; would they knew themselves.
all Are not Israel, who Are of Israel. christ hath enemies in his own house, would we knew them; would they knew themselves.
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'Tis a time of much opposition, party against party, this side against that; if wee should all be found opposite to Christ, we are undone. Heate transports, so doth self-ends;
It's a time of much opposition, party against party, this side against that; if we should all be found opposite to christ, we Are undone. Heat transports, so does self-ends;
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such persons doe they know not what, and are they know not what themselves;
such Persons do they know not what, and Are they know not what themselves;
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one while this, and another while that, constant in nothing, but enemies to Christ, being secretly sway'd, by blind and base principles.
one while this, and Another while that, constant in nothing, but enemies to christ, being secretly swayed, by blind and base principles.
pi cs d, cc j-jn n1 cst, j p-acp pix, cc-acp n2 p-acp np1, vbg av-jn vvn, p-acp j cc j n2.
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Say we not well, that thou art so and so, and hast a Devill.
Say we not well, that thou art so and so, and hast a devil.
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Hypocrisie knowes every one but her self, exactly, knowes another to be a Devill, an arch enemy to Christ,
Hypocrisy knows every one but her self, exactly, knows Another to be a devil, an arch enemy to christ,
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but knowes not her selfe to be so. To mistake others, proves sometimes afflicting; but to mistake our selves is damning;
but knows not her self to be so. To mistake Others, Proves sometime afflicting; but to mistake our selves is damning;
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O how should we beg to be delivered from this.
Oh how should we beg to be Delivered from this.
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In a trying time, wherein many prove rotten, let us doe as Christs disciples, lay our hand upon our own heart, is it I? Tell me, O Christ, is it I that am an enemy to thee? A man that looks into his heart,
In a trying time, wherein many prove rotten, let us do as Christ Disciples, lay our hand upon our own heart, is it I? Tell me, Oh christ, is it I that am an enemy to thee? A man that looks into his heart,
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but he that tasketh himselfe to know many, and to call them by their names, as hypocrites, or the like, will certainly mistake them, or himselfe, or both.
but he that tasketh himself to know many, and to call them by their names, as Hypocrites, or the like, will Certainly mistake them, or himself, or both.
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Truth and the heart compar'd, speake out one another. Christ puts us all upon an exact way to know the thing in question:
Truth and the heart compared, speak out one Another. christ puts us all upon an exact Way to know the thing in question:
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Yee are my friends, if yee doe whatsoever I command. A friend loves not onely in word, but in deed;Ye Are my Friends, if ye do whatsoever I command. A friend loves not only in word, but in deed;
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what you are in action for Christ, speakes out what you are in denomination, whether friends or enemies.
what you Are in actium for christ, speaks out what you Are in denomination, whither Friends or enemies.
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Yee are my friends if yee doe, &c. Good talke is cheape, hath a great many friends, if this were it.Ye Are my Friends if ye do, etc. Good talk is cheap, hath a great many Friends, if this were it.
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But what doe yee doe for Christ? Action also must have its latitude, or els doing is nothing neither.
But what do ye do for christ? Actium also must have its latitude, or Else doing is nothing neither.
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The will of Christ runs forth into many precepts, that's obedience which excepts against none. Then are yee my friends, if yee doe whatsoever I command you.
The will of christ runs forth into many Precepts, that's Obedience which excepts against none. Then Are ye my Friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you.
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Truth is Homogeniall, one precept sweet, and all precepts are so, when the heart is right:
Truth is Homogenial, one precept sweet, and all Precepts Are so, when the heart is right:
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the heart is naught, the man an enemy to Christ, that is partiall in his Law.
the heart is nought, the man an enemy to christ, that is partial in his Law.
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Yet this is the plague of most mens hearts: Surely Christ hath more enemies a great many then we are aware of.
Yet this is the plague of most men's hearts: Surely christ hath more enemies a great many then we Are aware of.
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We are for dividing the living childe, therefore are divisions and rumors amongst us; it speakes stony hearts unnaturallnesse to Christ, he answerably handles us;
We Are for dividing the living child, Therefore Are divisions and rumours among us; it speaks stony hearts unnaturallnesse to christ, he answerably handles us;
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the truths we scorne, are the swords which kill us as Gods enemies, as a generation of hypocrites.
the truths we scorn, Are the swords which kill us as God's enemies, as a generation of Hypocrites.
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Integrity hath a double universalitie in it; all Gods precepts are obeyed, alwayes: a friend loves at all times;
Integrity hath a double universality in it; all God's Precepts Are obeyed, always: a friend loves At all times;
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it doth not divide Christ, to day, nor to morrow, nor never will; his bowels will not beare it:
it does not divide christ, to day, nor to morrow, nor never will; his bowels will not bear it:
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all truth is of everlasting sweetnesse, in a sound soule. Christ is the bright morning Star:
all truth is of everlasting sweetness, in a found soul. christ is the bright morning Star:
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a Star holds its glory, 'tis alwayes admirable, a man admires it to day, and admires to morrow,
a Star holds its glory, it's always admirable, a man admires it to day, and admires to morrow,
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and so as long as he liveth; So is Christ, in the eye of him, which indeed seeth him.
and so as long as he lives; So is christ, in the eye of him, which indeed sees him.
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The Land in which wee live is stony ground; Love withers, it doth so very frequently;
The Land in which we live is stony ground; Love withers, it does so very frequently;
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men that were friends fall off, and become enemies: Apostate are the worst enemies Christ hath, yet how many doth this time make!
men that were Friends fallen off, and become enemies: Apostate Are the worst enemies christ hath, yet how many does this time make!
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The Land is full of Apostates, therefore it groanes;
The Land is full of Apostates, Therefore it groans;
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God is avenging himselfe upon these enemies first, fire goeth before him, and burnes up these enemies round about, Psal. 97.3. The most notorious are made examplary amongst us;
God is avenging himself upon these enemies First, fire Goes before him, and burns up these enemies round about, Psalm 97.3. The most notorious Are made exemplary among us;
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'tis so in the proceedings of God.
it's so in the proceedings of God.
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All the adversaries of the Lord should tremble, when some are executed, and learne instruction by his judgements:
All the Adversaries of the Lord should tremble, when Some Are executed, and Learn instruction by his Judgments:
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that wrath is kindled which will burne you all; such of you as are not burnt here, will be burnt in hell.
that wrath is kindled which will burn you all; such of you as Are not burned Here, will be burned in hell.
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Wrath is a flame that never goes out;
Wrath is a flame that never Goes out;
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it runs all along upon the earth, as 'tis said of the fire which burnt every greene thing in Pharaohs time;
it runs all along upon the earth, as it's said of the fire which burned every green thing in Pharaohs time;
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so this burnes every flourishing wicked person, first or last, here or hereafter. Adversaries of the Lord, cease your course:
so this burns every flourishing wicked person, First or last, Here or hereafter. Adversaries of the Lord, cease your course:
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could one say nothing of the abilitie which Christ hath, to right himselfe upon his enemies,
could one say nothing of the ability which christ hath, to right himself upon his enemies,
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yet 'tis pitie he should have any enemies he is so good:
yet it's pity he should have any enemies he is so good:
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he keeps up the earth you goe upon, the heavens you breath in, they would come together else,
he keeps up the earth you go upon, the heavens you breath in, they would come together Else,
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and crush you in the midst; Heaven and earth are full of Gods goodnesse, though you be bad:
and crush you in the midst; Heaven and earth Are full of God's Goodness, though you be bad:
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you live in the fruition of these, and thousands more as bad as you, and yet he doth not grudge your enjoyment:
you live in the fruition of these, and thousands more as bad as you, and yet he does not grudge your enjoyment:
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Christ beds you, and boards you;
christ Beds you, and boards you;
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where ever you make a meale, you sit at his Table, and live upon his expence every day:
where ever you make a meal, you fit At his Table, and live upon his expense every day:
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he gives you your daily bread, all comes out of his Treasure, who ever be the purse-bearer,
he gives you your daily bred, all comes out of his Treasure, who ever be the purse-bearer,
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and he payes the Reckoning, who ever carries it to the hoast.
and he pays the Reckoning, who ever carries it to the host.
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And now will you, nay, can you be enemies to such a friend, and cut his throat like Judas at his own Table? Christ is the spirit of your bloud, the red bloud of your cheeks, the white sinewes of your joynts, the marrow of your bones, the breath of your nostrills,
And now will you, nay, can you be enemies to such a friend, and Cut his throat like Judas At his own Table? christ is the Spirit of your blood, the read blood of your cheeks, the white sinews of your Joints, the marrow of your bones, the breath of your nostrils,
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and can you be enemies to such a friend? Christ numbers your haires, writes downe your members, presses all the creatures in the world, to serve and defend you,
and can you be enemies to such a friend? christ numbers your hairs, writes down your members, presses all the creatures in the world, to serve and defend you,
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and will ye not love him? Can you be enemies to him, or any of his? Christ is naturally good, and he is morally good;
and will you not love him? Can you be enemies to him, or any of his? christ is naturally good, and he is morally good;
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he is patient, long-suffering, abundant in this goodnesse.
he is patient, long-suffering, abundant in this Goodness.
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You have been transgressors from the wombe, from the Cradle you have fought against Christ, making your members your weapons,
You have been transgressors from the womb, from the Cradle you have fought against christ, making your members your weapons,
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& you would have killed him long ago if you could, & yet he hath not killed you.
& you would have killed him long ago if you could, & yet he hath not killed you.
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You have multiplied your transgressions, so that you have made the heavens weepe now for many dayes together;
You have multiplied your transgressions, so that you have made the heavens weep now for many days together;
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and the earth to bleed now for many moneths together, you have pressed the Lord,
and the earth to bleed now for many months together, you have pressed the Lord,
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and all the Creation with your sins, and yet you are at ease, though all these be in paine.
and all the Creation with your Sins, and yet you Are At ease, though all these be in pain.
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You have been prodigalls, following excesse of riot, chambering, and wantonnesse, and yet Justice hath not eate the nose off your faces, the flesh off your bones,
You have been prodigals, following excess of riot, chambering, and wantonness, and yet justice hath not eat the nose off your faces, the Flesh off your bones,
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nor rotted you limbe by limbe alive, to defraud the grave of her due;
nor rotted you limb by limb alive, to defraud the grave of her due;
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and yet can you be enemies to this God? Finally, Christ is not onely naturally good,
and yet can you be enemies to this God? Finally, christ is not only naturally good,
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and morally good, but divinely good, he is not onely patient, but mercifull, not onely slow to wrath, but ready to forgive;
and morally good, but divinely good, he is not only patient, but merciful, not only slow to wrath, but ready to forgive;
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though you have been bloudy enemies, yet he is ready to cleanse your scarlet sinnes;
though you have been bloody enemies, yet he is ready to cleanse your scarlet Sins;
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during all the times you have continued enemies, plotted against him, he hath not plotted against, but for you.
during all the times you have continued enemies, plotted against him, he hath not plotted against, but for you.
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When wee were enemies, God gave his Son. Let my Son goe out of my bosome, saith the Father,
When we were enemies, God gave his Son. Let my Son go out of my bosom, Says the Father,
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and let him goe to a wretched world, amongst millions of enemies, and let him preach to them, pray for them, bleed over them, die for them, that they may not die.
and let him go to a wretched world, among millions of enemies, and let him preach to them, pray for them, bleed over them, die for them, that they may not die.
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Can you now doe any other, but love this God, and love this Christ? I can say no more, would I could weep out the rest,
Can you now do any other, but love this God, and love this christ? I can say no more, would I could weep out the rest,
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for all the enemies of the Lord, which these words will not work upon.
for all the enemies of the Lord, which these words will not work upon.
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The prime seat of sin, may be our subject a while to insist on, which is in the soule. Seeds are sowne where they may grow best;
The prime seat of since, may be our Subject a while to insist on, which is in the soul. Seeds Are sown where they may grow best;
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so doth the evill man sow Tares, where they may take and live, and that's in the minde. The soule is fit mould, to give nourishment to sin, 'twill assimulate, 'twill transforme,
so does the evil man sow Tares, where they may take and live, and that's in the mind. The soul is fit mould, to give nourishment to since, it'll assimulate, it'll transform,
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and become one with that, which gets into it.
and become one with that, which gets into it.
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No substance, that can or will, so mould, or consubstantiate it selfe with Satan, as the soule of man.
No substance, that can or will, so mould, or consubstantiate it self with Satan, as the soul of man.
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Every substance will not inocculate, because there is not a fitnesse between all substances, to assimulate,
Every substance will not inocculate, Because there is not a fitness between all substances, to assimulate,
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and consubstantiate, sap and vigour will not digest themselves together.
and consubstantiate, sap and vigour will not digest themselves together.
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The soule is a Crabstock, fit to graffe any forbidden fruit upon, it will naturally give out all its sap.
The soul is a crabstock, fit to graft any forbidden fruit upon, it will naturally give out all its sap.
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The advantage of property is all, to make such a life, and in such abundance.
The advantage of property is all, to make such a life, and in such abundance.
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The soule is, I cannot say blessed, but cursed, to fruitfulnesse in evill, as the ground is to Bryars and Thornes:
The soul is, I cannot say blessed, but cursed, to fruitfulness in evil, as the ground is to Briars and Thorns:
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the minde is dunged ground by divine wrath, for every root of bitternesse;
the mind is dunged ground by divine wrath, for every root of bitterness;
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in it are passions to keepe sin warme, faculties to make legs, armes, eyes, any member for it, to work, provide,
in it Are passion to keep since warm, faculties to make legs, arms, eyes, any member for it, to work, provide,
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and defend it selfe, as can be imagined sufficient for any thing to subsist withall.
and defend it self, as can be imagined sufficient for any thing to subsist withal.
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The soule is a fountaine of life, and that which lives in this, must needs live, and thrive well.
The soul is a fountain of life, and that which lives in this, must needs live, and thrive well.
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COLOSSIANS 1.21. Enemies in your minde, &c. TRees which grow high and spread much, root deep; so doth sin:
COLOSSIANS 1.21. Enemies in your mind, etc. TRees which grow high and spread much, root deep; so does sin:
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nothing growes higher, nor spreads broader then sin; it spreads over the world. The world lies in wickednesse.
nothing grows higher, nor spreads Broader then since; it spreads over the world. The world lies in wickedness.
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The height of sin is answerable, if one should speake of it under such a metaphor; it reaches up to heaven.
The height of since is answerable, if one should speak of it under such a metaphor; it reaches up to heaven.
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The cry of your sin is come to heaven, saith God of the sin of the people of old.The cry of your since is come to heaven, Says God of the since of the people of old.
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And sinners are set out as climbers up to heaven, Amos 9.2. Sin is a Tree that rooteth deep, as well as shooteth high.
And Sinners Are Set out as climbers up to heaven, Amos 9.2. since is a Tree that roots deep, as well as shoots high.
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The heart is deep, saith the Scripture, and sin roots there.
The heart is deep, Says the Scripture, and since roots there.
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If you see a man an enemy in his tongue, or in his hand, by wicked works, the roote of this is in his minde.
If you see a man an enemy in his tongue, or in his hand, by wicked works, the root of this is in his mind.
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Enemies in your minde by wicked works. Enemies in your mind by wicked works.
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As the soule when it is seated in Gods breast, who is the fountaine of life,
As the soul when it is seated in God's breast, who is the fountain of life,
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then its full of such a noble life, and so, by such an advantage of neernesse to him that is all:
then its full of such a noble life, and so, by such an advantage of nearness to him that is all:
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so in a proportion 'tis with lower things;
so in a proportion it's with lower things;
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that which bosomes its selfe in the soule, is planted by the rivers sides, tis in the fountaine of naturall life, it must needs live therefore and thrive much,
that which bosoms its self in the soul, is planted by the Rivers sides, this in the fountain of natural life, it must needs live Therefore and thrive much,
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because of that advantage it hath, of neernesse to, and ones with, a substance so vigorous, and congruous to it.
Because of that advantage it hath, of nearness to, and ones with, a substance so vigorous, and congruous to it.
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Sin is seated where it may best reigne, that's in the minde; what conquers the heart, carries all, and gives lawes to all;
since is seated where it may best Reign, that's in the mind; what conquers the heart, carries all, and gives laws to all;
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the minde is the sterne of the vessell, a supreame power within, a finger of God out of fight, which turnes the whole vessell, that which gets,
the mind is the stern of the vessel, a supreme power within, a finger of God out of fight, which turns the Whole vessel, that which gets,
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and orders this, necessarily gets and orders all.
and order this, necessarily gets and order all.
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The Philistians strucke at that in Sompson, by which they might be sure to rule him,
The Philistians struck At that in Sompson, by which they might be sure to Rule him,
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and lead him whither they listed, though a strong man; they put out his eyes. These Philistians were a type of the Devill in that act:
and led him whither they listed, though a strong man; they put out his eyes. These Philistians were a type of the devil in that act:
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man was a strong creature, and that which Satan strucke at was his eyes, darkened his minde, saith the Apostle,
man was a strong creature, and that which Satan struck At was his eyes, darkened his mind, Says the Apostle,
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& then leads him whither he listed.
& then leads him whither he listed.
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Where Satan struck at first, there he strikes still, where he seated himselfe then, he abides now.
Where Satan struck At First, there he strikes still, where he seated himself then, he abides now.
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When he would make a Hamon, a proud man, where doth he begin to accomplish this? Within;
When he would make a Hamon, a proud man, where does he begin to accomplish this? Within;
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he puffs up the minde first, and then blowes up all: Vainly puft up with their fleshly minde;
he puffs up the mind First, and then blows up all: Vainly puffed up with their fleshly mind;
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Satan makes the spirit fleshly first, and then makes all fleshly. If the eye be dark, if the heart be carnnall, all is so.
Satan makes the Spirit fleshly First, and then makes all fleshly. If the eye be dark, if the heart be carnnall, all is so.
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'Tis not enough to Satan to live, he is a Prince, seeks a kingdome, and so plants and seats himself,
It's not enough to Satan to live, he is a Prince, seeks a Kingdom, and so plants and seats himself,
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as to be Lord over all, where he sits down, and this can be no where but in the mind.
as to be Lord over all, where he sits down, and this can be no where but in the mind.
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Finally, sin is so seated, where it may best reigne, and best ruine, where it may be most lively, and most deadly. Inward diseases are most mortall.
Finally, since is so seated, where it may best Reign, and best ruin, where it may be most lively, and most deadly. Inward diseases Are most Mortal.
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There was a plague of the skin, and a plague of the skull, Levit. 13.31.
There was a plague of the skin, and a plague of the skull, Levit. 13.31.
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If the plague go deeper then the skin, then saith God, it is a plague of the skull,
If the plague go Deeper then the skin, then Says God, it is a plague of the skull,
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and the person must be shut out from all his friends. I may tell you, that there is a plague, which goeth deeper then the skin,
and the person must be shut out from all his Friends. I may tell you, that there is a plague, which Goes Deeper then the skin,
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yea, and deeper then the skull; a plague of the brain, and of the minde, and this is mortall;
yea, and Deeper then the skull; a plague of the brain, and of the mind, and this is Mortal;
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it shuts out from heaven, and all good. Plagues that go deeper then the skull, exclude from all:
it shuts out from heaven, and all good. Plagues that go Deeper then the skull, exclude from all:
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They do erre in their hearts, and they have not known my wayes; They do err in their hearts, and they have not known my ways;
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their plague was deeper then the skull, it reached their hearts, and observe what followed, they were shut out with a witnesse:
their plague was Deeper then the skull, it reached their hearts, and observe what followed, they were shut out with a witness:
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So I sware in my wrath, they should not enter into my rest, Hebr. 3.10. That which goes to the heart kills, and cuts off for ever;
So I sware in my wrath, they should not enter into my rest, Hebrew 3.10. That which Goes to the heart kills, and cuts off for ever;
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the Devill seated in the soul, that soul is lost for ever, such a one shall never have rest, for God hath sworn it.
the devil seated in the soul, that soul is lost for ever, such a one shall never have rest, for God hath sworn it.
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You see where Sin and Satan are seated naturally.
You see where since and Satan Are seated naturally.
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Are they disseated by grace? 'Tis the greatest blessing in the world, to get Sin and Satan throughly out of the minde.
are they disseat by grace? It's the greatest blessing in the world, to get since and Satan thoroughly out of the mind.
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I am affraid, that few of you consider your own danger, there is malignity in you, you have taken poyson down in the first Adam, hath the second given you any vomit,
I am afraid, that few of you Consider your own danger, there is malignity in you, you have taken poison down in the First Adam, hath the second given you any vomit,
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and made you throw it up? Physicians purge your bodies;
and made you throw it up? Physicians purge your bodies;
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Doth Christ purge your mindes, and your consciences from defilement? Within lies defilement, which if not purged out, will spoile us for ever.
Does christ purge your minds, and your Consciences from defilement? Within lies defilement, which if not purged out, will spoil us for ever.
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Naboths vineyard was gotten into Ahabs minde, 'twas neerer to him internally, then externally; though in the latter sense it lay very neer, and it proved mortall to him;Naboth's vineyard was got into Ahabs mind, 'twas nearer to him internally, then externally; though in the latter sense it lay very near, and it proved Mortal to him;
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he sickn'd upon it, and died for ever. Observe well with what vigour you sin, if you would finde how sin is seated;
he sickened upon it, and died for ever. Observe well with what vigour you since, if you would find how since is seated;
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action that comes from the mind, is intent.
actium that comes from the mind, is intent.
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Thoughts beat, pangs are strong, the party is with childe, what it longs for, it must have, or it dies;
Thoughts beatrice, pangs Are strong, the party is with child, what it longs for, it must have, or it die;
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this is minding sin, or sin gotten into the minde, which was the case of Ahab, before mentioned.
this is minding since, or since got into the mind, which was the case of Ahab, before mentioned.
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Sin gotten into the minde, nothing can beat it out.
since got into the mind, nothing can beatrice it out.
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'Tis sad to consider how some men sleep, how some men talk, and walk in their sleep,
It's sad to Consider how Some men sleep, how Some men talk, and walk in their sleep,
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yea, how they talk and walk when they are awake, just as if they were asleep, especially,
yea, how they talk and walk when they Are awake, just as if they were asleep, especially,
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if one be talking to them of heavenly things. 'Tis dolefull to consider, how some sit here for an hour;
if one be talking to them of heavenly things. It's doleful to Consider, how Some fit Here for an hour;
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thoughts quite gone, to this thing, and to that. Ah wretches!
thoughts quite gone, to this thing, and to that. Ah wretches!
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vanity is got into your minds, it holds its seat there, the plague of it is this;
vanity is god into your minds, it holds its seat there, the plague of it is this;
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God cannot enter, the soul will be vexed to death, 'twill become a sot, or a Bedlam.
God cannot enter, the soul will be vexed to death, it'll become a sot, or a Bedlam.
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Observe with what continuation you sin.
Observe with what continuation you since.
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Action is lasting that comes from the minde, the minde is an untired power that way it takes;
Actium is lasting that comes from the mind, the mind is an untired power that Way it Takes;
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only evill, and that continually, Gen. 6.5. Such another power is Satan;only evil, and that continually, Gen. 6.5. Such Another power is Satan;
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Satan roars like a Lion, one would think, it should tear his throat, such violent action, one would think, should make him breast,
Satan roars like a lion, one would think, it should tear his throat, such violent actium, one would think, should make him breast,
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and lung-soare, and tire him out;
and lung-soare, and tire him out;
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yet it doth not, he goes about gaping and roaring, day and night, and never gives off;
yet it does not, he Goes about gaping and roaring, day and night, and never gives off;
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he is cordiall in what he doth, he mindes evill, and this is the ground why he is untired.
he is cordial in what he does, he minds evil, and this is the ground why he is untired.
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The minde is an untired power, that way it takes in all creatures; the spirit evill, and it is so only and continually.
The mind is an untired power, that Way it Takes in all creatures; the Spirit evil, and it is so only and continually.
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What the heart is taken up with, 'tis very intense at it; so that one may in a manner say, that its only about such a thing,
What the heart is taken up with, it's very intense At it; so that one may in a manner say, that its only about such a thing,
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and then it holds its vigor;
and then it holds its vigor;
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thus is the soul towards one sin or other, whilest corruption keeps it's seat in the mind.
thus is the soul towards one since or other, whilst corruption keeps it's seat in the mind.
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There is a busie immortall substance in the midst of you, 'twere well, if you did know about what.
There is a busy immortal substance in the midst of you, 'twere well, if you did know about what.
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Some minde earthly things, saith the Apostle, (i.) upon the matter only, and continually; some mind earthly things, Says the Apostle, (i.) upon the matter only, and continually;
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this man is carnally minded, and it will be his death, if God be not gracious to him.
this man is carnally minded, and it will be his death, if God be not gracious to him.
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If sin hold its seat in the minde against all means, there is no way but one with the man,
If since hold its seat in the mind against all means, there is no Way but one with the man,
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if sin die not in the soul, the soul dies in it; Ye shall die in your sins.
if since die not in the soul, the soul die in it; You shall die in your Sins.
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'Tis the greatest blessing in the world to get sin throughly out of the mind, not only by way of negation,
It's the greatest blessing in the world to get since thoroughly out of the mind, not only by Way of negation,
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but by way of actuall fruition, not privatively only, but positively too. Sin throughly out of the minde, and the soul is altogether in heaven.
but by Way of actual fruition, not privatively only, but positively too. since thoroughly out of the mind, and the soul is altogether in heaven.
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That which cuts our wings, when we would mount up where Christ is, is that so many naughty things are in our mindes.
That which cuts our wings, when we would mount up where christ is, is that so many naughty things Are in our minds.
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Contemplation pure, and the man is an Angel, taken up wholly with the admiring of God,
Contemplation pure, and the man is an Angel, taken up wholly with the admiring of God,
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and the glory of another world. Sin throughly out of the mind, and all tears are wiped from the eyes already.
and the glory of Another world. since thoroughly out of the mind, and all tears Are wiped from the eyes already.
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What makes mourning and sadnesse amongst Saints here, but that sin keeps still in their minds, the evill working of their mindes? The minde pure,
What makes mourning and sadness among Saints Here, but that since keeps still in their minds, the evil working of their minds? The mind pure,
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and conscience is quiet, peace is setled; nothing can burthen when the minde is free.
and conscience is quiet, peace is settled; nothing can burden when the mind is free.
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Sin throughly out of the minde, and it becomes presently the Presence-chamber of the great King;
since thoroughly out of the mind, and it becomes presently the Presence-chamber of the great King;
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in no creature is Christ so present, as in a pure minde, the full explanation of this is above us.
in no creature is christ so present, as in a pure mind, the full explanation of this is above us.
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Kingdomes are not many together like heaps of stones, confused, and any one upmost, but many together by rule,
Kingdoms Are not many together like heaps of stones, confused, and any one upmost, but many together by Rule,
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and this holds altogether to the weal of each.
and this holds altogether to the weal of each.
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Bonds knit many together, every man loose and to his will, and then many kings but no kingdome;
Bonds knit many together, every man lose and to his will, and then many Kings but no Kingdom;
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every man to his will, and publick weal makes her will too and dies. Bread is the life of particulars, and law is the life of generalls;
every man to his will, and public weal makes her will too and die. Bred is the life of particulars, and law is the life of generals;
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bread is the life of persons, and law is the life of kingdomes;
bred is the life of Persons, and law is the life of kingdoms;
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these are they that render one to another, as Joseph to his brethren, nourishers: I will nourish you, saith he to his brethren, fear not, &c. Christ hath a scepter, he rules not by tyranny but by law, which law of his kingdome you have written,
these Are they that render one to Another, as Joseph to his brothers, nourishers: I will nourish you, Says he to his brothers, Fear not, etc. christ hath a sceptre, he rules not by tyranny but by law, which law of his Kingdom you have written,
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as the Jews had the laws of their kingdome;
as the jews had the laws of their Kingdom;
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and not an action of God about the creature, but is in reference to the written law;
and not an actium of God about the creature, but is in Referente to the written law;
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all motion of Christ is according to truth.
all motion of christ is according to truth.
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Christ doth not his own private will, but a joynt will consented to by each person,
christ does not his own private will, but a joint will consented to by each person,
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and published, which is the meaning of that expression, I came not to do mine own will,
and published, which is the meaning of that expression, I Come not to do mine own will,
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but the will of my Father. but the will of my Father.
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He came to fulfill one volume, another volume is written, and he will come and fulfill that too,
He Come to fulfil one volume, Another volume is written, and he will come and fulfil that too,
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and then 'twill be well with us.
and then it'll be well with us.
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Christ moves so exactly by the word, that this and not he shall judge men at the last day.
christ moves so exactly by the word, that this and not he shall judge men At the last day.
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Rule makes actions justice or not justice; where there is no law, there is no transgression.
Rule makes actions Justice or not Justice; where there is no law, there is no Transgression.
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The shining justice of all Christs actions, shall silence every guilty soul at the last day.
The shining Justice of all Christ actions, shall silence every guilty soul At the last day.
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Christs course was nothing else, but a fulfilling what was written; his sayings seemed hard, and yet he spake but the written word:
Christ course was nothing Else, but a fulfilling what was written; his sayings seemed hard, and yet he spoke but the written word:
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Justice is in the worst word or work you wrangle at: his scepter is a right scepter, a scepter of righteousnesse;
justice is in the worst word or work you wrangle At: his sceptre is a right sceptre, a sceptre of righteousness;
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his carriage is but the written word organiz'd, and made to speak to you still as you are;
his carriage is but the written word organized, and made to speak to you still as you Are;
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the word made flesh, and wrapt up in a mouth of flesh like your own,
the word made Flesh, and wrapped up in a Mouth of Flesh like your own,
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and made to talk to you, and to tell you your own, which is the scepter of Christs kingdome.
and made to talk to you, and to tell you your own, which is the sceptre of Christ Kingdom.
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The summe of all is this, Christ doth manage a publick state here, a kingdome, that is, he puts forth a power to the subduing and ordering of many, to their felicity and his own glory,
The sum of all is this, christ does manage a public state Here, a Kingdom, that is, he puts forth a power to the subduing and ordering of many, to their felicity and his own glory,
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and to the destruction of all that oppose these two. A kingdome speaks subjection of multitudes, the ordering of many to the felicitie of all,
and to the destruction of all that oppose these two. A Kingdom speaks subjection of Multitudes, the ordering of many to the felicity of all,
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and to the glory of one, as head of all. What power Christ manages in the world, that look after in your selves: Untaimed creatures!
and to the glory of one, as head of all. What power christ manages in the world, that look After in your selves: Untaimed creatures!
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what do you think of your selves? truth is of little power to subdue sinne,
what do you think of your selves? truth is of little power to subdue sin,
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and order the heart, and yet men think they are brought into the kingdome of Christ.
and order the heart, and yet men think they Are brought into the Kingdom of christ.
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You can talk, but the kingdome of God is not in word, but in power, that is, subjection to truth ▪ speaks dominion.
You can talk, but the Kingdom of God is not in word, but in power, that is, subjection to truth ▪ speaks dominion.
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What hath conquered your souls? Christs kingdome is obtained by conquest:
What hath conquered your Souls? Christ Kingdom is obtained by conquest:
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did sinne and your souls ever fight? 'tis a time of warre, how many battells have Sathan and your souls fought? you glory to be quiet men,
did sin and your Souls ever fight? it's a time of war, how many battles have Sathan and your Souls fought? you glory to be quiet men,
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and Sathan likes it well, he is as unwilling to be troubled as you.
and Sathan likes it well, he is as unwilling to be troubled as you.
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Many sinners scarce ever gave their sinfull hearts a check, and yet cannot but judge well of their condition, they so sinfully dote upon themselves,
Many Sinners scarce ever gave their sinful hearts a check, and yet cannot but judge well of their condition, they so sinfully dote upon themselves,
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nor can they judge well of any else, that think not of them as they do.
nor can they judge well of any Else, that think not of them as they do.
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Sathan and I have fought many a time saith one, we have had many a hot bout together;
Sathan and I have fought many a time Says one, we have had many a hight bout together;
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and who is overcome? Sathan or thy soul? Sathan is expert at his weapons, able well to defend himself, he is not conquered presently;
and who is overcome? Sathan or thy soul? Sathan is expert At his weapons, able well to defend himself, he is not conquered presently;
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he hath strong holds, and a strong art to hold them, Know ye his wiles, ignorant souls? you think you fight with the devil,
he hath strong holds, and a strong art to hold them, Know you his wiles, ignorant Souls? you think you fight with the Devil,
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when you set Sathan to cast out Sathan, one lust to crosse another.
when you Set Sathan to cast out Sathan, one lust to cross Another.
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Some men can distinguish between humour and reason, and can set reason to fight against humour,
some men can distinguish between humour and reason, and can Set reason to fight against humour,
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and both to fight against Christ.
and both to fight against christ.
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Doth truth carry you against humour and reason both, against all that opposeth? This speaks the dominion of Christ.
Does truth carry you against humour and reason both, against all that Opposeth? This speaks the dominion of christ.
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I consulted not with flesh and bloud, saith the Apostle; he doth not say I consulted not with Sathan and sinne:I consulted not with Flesh and blood, Says the Apostle; he does not say I consulted not with Sathan and sin:
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flesh and bloud speaks reason, and yet when this opposeth Christ, a soul under his dominion waves it.
Flesh and blood speaks reason, and yet when this Opposeth christ, a soul under his dominion waves it.
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Some are not farre from the kingdome of God, as Christ speaks, and yet never come there. some Are not Far from the Kingdom of God, as christ speaks, and yet never come there.
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'Tis an observable expression, that of Christ to the scribe, When Jesus saw that he answered discreetly, saith the text, he said unto him, thou art not farre from the kingdome of God, Mark 12.34. Reason seasonably and forcibly acted is discretion:
It's an observable expression, that of christ to the scribe, When jesus saw that he answered discreetly, Says the text, he said unto him, thou art not Far from the Kingdom of God, Mark 12.34. Reason seasonably and forcibly acted is discretion:
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discretion is a course divinity, and it consists in squaring action to externall applause;
discretion is a course divinity, and it consists in squaring actium to external applause;
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and men that can reach this height usually stick there, which is deadly, and so I fear did that scribe;
and men that can reach this height usually stick there, which is deadly, and so I Fear did that scribe;
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'twas enough that he had so spoken, as to winne applause, for I heare no more of him in that story.
'twas enough that he had so spoken, as to win applause, for I hear no more of him in that story.
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Londoners, most of you have knowledge enough, and many of you can manage it to great applause;
Londoners, most of you have knowledge enough, and many of you can manage it to great applause;
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you are not farre from the kingdome of God, and yet rest here, and you will never come there.
you Are not Far from the Kingdom of God, and yet rest Here, and you will never come there.
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I love discretion dearly, and yet I have observed many discreet men, the most bitter enemies to the power of godlinesse;
I love discretion dearly, and yet I have observed many discreet men, the most bitter enemies to the power of godliness;
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Mercy is dispensed by degrees here higher and higher, and the highest are those which reach the heart and make that glorious,
Mercy is dispensed by Degrees Here higher and higher, and the highest Are those which reach the heart and make that glorious,
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their own pace after Christ fast enough, and this oft times looseth Christ, soul and all.
their own pace After christ fast enough, and this oft times loses christ, soul and all.
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Discretion is good at measuring virtue, but bad at measuring grace, 'twill give much to Christ but not all, it lacks still one thing,
Discretion is good At measuring virtue, but bade At measuring grace, it'll give much to christ but not all, it lacks still one thing,
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as Christ said to the young man, and commonly that one thing is something which carries the heart with it, which is all:
as christ said to the young man, and commonly that one thing is something which carries the heart with it, which is all:
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the dominion of Christ is not in that soul. Men merely discreet, are not yet brought into the kingdome of Christ.
the dominion of christ is not in that soul. Men merely discreet, Are not yet brought into the Kingdom of christ.
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Some go beyond discretion, and make flanting profession, and yet prove not well.
some go beyond discretion, and make flaunting profession, and yet prove not well.
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There be children of the kingdome, and yet not in the kingdome, children of the kingdome shut out, children of one kingdome shut out from another.
There be children of the Kingdom, and yet not in the Kingdom, children of the Kingdom shut out, children of one Kingdom shut out from Another.
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Christs kingdome hath some externalitie, many called and no more, few chosen:
Christ Kingdom hath Some externalitie, many called and no more, few chosen:
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such as stand within the externall call of the Gospel, and make as if they did heare;
such as stand within the external call of the Gospel, and make as if they did hear;
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boast of the Temple and the name of the Lord, and depart not from iniquitie, these are children of the kingdome,
boast of the Temple and the name of the Lord, and depart not from iniquity, these Are children of the Kingdom,
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and yet children of that wicked one.
and yet children of that wicked one.
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Londoners, look to your selves, you are children of the kingdome, Christ calls to you, all is glorious,
Londoners, look to your selves, you Are children of the Kingdom, christ calls to you, all is glorious,
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and you all seem gloriously to hearken to it, but I observe some of your wayes,
and you all seem gloriously to harken to it, but I observe Some of your ways,
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and there I see you wipe off all your paint, and your life speaks your souls dead,
and there I see you wipe off all your paint, and your life speaks your Souls dead,
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and many friends about you mourn for the dead. I see their tears in bibles, every Lords day.
and many Friends about you mourn for the dead. I see their tears in Bibles, every lords day.
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Sir pray for my father, pray for my master, they talk and make a shew but have nothing in them, they have a name that they live, but are dead;
Sir pray for my father, pray for my master, they talk and make a show but have nothing in them, they have a name that they live, but Are dead;
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O Sir, pray that they may not be twise dead and plucked up by the roots.
Oh Sir, pray that they may not be twice dead and plucked up by the roots.
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Persons about you, they see the unsoundnesse of your profession, and you see nothing.
Persons about you, they see the unsoundness of your profession, and you see nothing.
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Hypocrisie is a secret but a very mortall evil, it lives and thrives under all contrary forms.
Hypocrisy is a secret but a very Mortal evil, it lives and thrives under all contrary forms.
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Children of the kingdome, look about you, and I have done.
Children of the Kingdom, look about you, and I have done.
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If you receive not the kingdome of God, as a little child, you cannot enter into it.
If you receive not the Kingdom of God, as a little child, you cannot enter into it.
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Little infants, parents may carry them where they will:
Little Infants, Parents may carry them where they will:
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Truth must carry you whither it will, if you fight against it you cannot kill it,
Truth must carry you whither it will, if you fight against it you cannot kill it,
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but you will kill your souls. Rebellious strugglings are soul-stabbings; carry things by force against all divine resistance, and you run head-long to Hell.
but you will kill your Souls. Rebellious strugglings Are soul-stabbings; carry things by force against all divine resistance, and you run headlong to Hell.
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Out of self is the way into the kingdome of Christ: pleasure must be nothing, parts nothing;
Out of self is the Way into the Kingdom of christ: pleasure must be nothing, parts nothing;
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nothingnesse is the way to all. Blessed are the poore in spirit, for theirs is the kingdome we speak of.
nothingness is the Way to all. Blessed Are the poor in Spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom we speak of.
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Lay your spirits naked before Christ, and let him further strip them as he will,
Lay your spirits naked before christ, and let him further strip them as he will,
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and then cloath them, and order them as he will, and this is the way to a kingdome:
and then cloth them, and order them as he will, and this is the Way to a Kingdom:
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it is something painfull to get into Christs kingdome, but when you are once into it, you would not be out of it again for all the world.
it is something painful to get into Christ Kingdom, but when you Are once into it, you would not be out of it again for all the world.
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they can honour nothing above their own sphere: holy zeal is wild-fire with them;
they can honour nothing above their own sphere: holy zeal is wildfire with them;
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Solomons throne had steps to it, one higher then another.
Solomons throne had steps to it, one higher then Another.
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name a mercy in the world, and there sits Christ in glory: under this notion is that expression, Heaven and Earth are full of thy glory.
name a mercy in the world, and there sits christ in glory: under this notion is that expression, Heaven and Earth Are full of thy glory.
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every flower in the field, every starre in the heavens, every grace in your hearts, speaks out Christs glorious seat here;
every flower in the field, every star in the heavens, every grace in your hearts, speaks out Christ glorious seat Here;
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the least mercy gives Christ a seat of glory in the world;
the least mercy gives christ a seat of glory in the world;
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as by the other he sits very terrible in the midst of the wicked. Mercy is the most glorious thing that miserable man beholds:
as by the other he sits very terrible in the midst of the wicked. Mercy is the most glorious thing that miserable man beholds:
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and so dispensation of Mercy and Truth is his throne of glory; by this he sits and abides very glorious, in the midst of the Christian world,
and so Dispensation of Mercy and Truth is his throne of glory; by this he sits and abides very glorious, in the midst of the Christian world,
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Remember thou break not covenant with us, Jeremy 14.21. Dispensation of Justice and Truth is Christs throne of Judicature; remember thou break not Covenant with us, Jeremiah 14.21. Dispensation of justice and Truth is Christ throne of Judicature;
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Do not abhorre us for thy name sake, do not disgrace the throne of thy glory: Do not abhor us for thy name sake, do not disgrace the throne of thy glory:
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the Lambe hath a seat of glory in this world.
the Lamb hath a seat of glory in this world.
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Who hath brought us into the kingdome of his dear sonne. Kingdomes have throns of Judicature, and thrones of State:Who hath brought us into the Kingdom of his dear son. Kingdoms have throns of Judicature, and thrones of State:
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these Colossians found it, they were self-condemned by truth, and carried out of themselves to Christ:
these colossians found it, they were self-condemned by truth, and carried out of themselves to christ:
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but yet this pulleth not down Christs throne, the work goeth on, the judicature of a kingdome;
but yet this pulls not down Christ throne, the work Goes on, the judicature of a Kingdom;
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within and without you have one that judgeth you: senses cannot reach this, and pride will not;
within and without you have one that Judgeth you: Senses cannot reach this, and pride will not;
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What is done in the flesh is judged there, and what is done in the spirit is judged there;
What is done in the Flesh is judged there, and what is done in the Spirit is judged there;
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Christs throne is invisible, but not a fancie; and to many insensible, but 'twill be the more terrible.
Christ throne is invisible, but not a fancy; and to many insensible, but it'll be the more terrible.
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nor a thought, but he that sits on the throne judges, he hath one that judges him.
nor a Thought, but he that sits on the throne judges, he hath one that judges him.
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for there is a throne erected here below, and not an action done, not a word,
for there is a throne erected Here below, and not an actium done, not a word,
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All move as if there did none sit and judge, but 'tis the misjudgment of the world;
All move as if there did none fit and judge, but it's the misjudgment of the world;
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He that rejecteth my words, hath one that judgeth him, saith Christ.He that rejecteth my words, hath one that Judgeth him, Says christ.
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he sits upon the throne of his holinesse. Kingdomes have thrones, thrones of judicature, and so hath Christ:he sits upon the throne of his holiness. Kingdoms have thrones, thrones of judicature, and so hath christ:
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and some hardened in heart, and all these speak out Christs throne here, in the power that doth these, sits Christ;
and Some hardened in heart, and all these speak out Christ throne Here, in the power that does these, sits christ;
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Some are condemned already, and by that rule some are saved already; some broken in heart,
some Are condemned already, and by that Rule Some Are saved already; Some broken in heart,
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nor no seat to stay a moment upon, but onely what himself doth in it.
nor no seat to stay a moment upon, but only what himself does in it.
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Man can sit down upon things without himself, but God cannot, his own holinesse is his throne, the whole world will afford him no rest,
Man can fit down upon things without himself, but God cannot, his own holiness is his throne, the Whole world will afford him no rest,
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but as a dispenser of mercy and justice, God sits upon the throne of his holinesse.
but as a dispenser of mercy and Justice, God sits upon the throne of his holiness.
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Holinesse here speaks mercy and justice, and the demonstration of these is Christs throne, that upon which he sits ▪ Christ hath no other seat nor abiding in this world,
Holiness Here speaks mercy and Justice, and the demonstration of these is Christ throne, that upon which he sits ▪ christ hath no other seat nor abiding in this world,
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The lambe hath a throne, mercy and justice working in power here. God sits upon the throne of his holinesse, Psal. 47.8.
The lamb hath a throne, mercy and Justice working in power Here. God sits upon the throne of his holiness, Psalm 47.8.
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I will make demonstration to you of Christs kingdome here, and by such things as are in the kingdomes of men.
I will make demonstration to you of Christ Kingdom Here, and by such things as Are in the kingdoms of men.
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Christ is high in Gods esteem ▪ and hath honour suitable, A kingdome here, besides a kingdome to come.
christ is high in God's esteem ▪ and hath honour suitable, A Kingdom Here, beside a Kingdom to come.
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but all without warrant, for God doth not so:
but all without warrant, for God does not so:
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There is a generall misjudgment of Christ: We judged him forsaken of God. The Jews generally judge meanly of Christ, and so do we Gentiles;
There is a general misjudgment of christ: We judged him forsaken of God. The jews generally judge meanly of christ, and so do we Gentiles;
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A Kingdome, and this because dear, a sonne of love. Into the kingdome of his dear Sonne, or Son of his love.
A Kingdom, and this Because dear, a son of love. Into the Kingdom of his dear Son, or Son of his love.
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and both here one after another to be spoken of: Preferment, and this as a great favourite:
and both Here one After Another to be spoken of: Preferment, and this as a great favourite:
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CHrist hath double honour from above, externall and internall, the hand of God, and the heart of God,
christ hath double honour from above, external and internal, the hand of God, and the heart of God,
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Coloss. 1.13. Into the kingdome ] of his dear Sonne.Coloss. 1.13. Into the Kingdom ] of his dear Son.
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and there is Christs highest seat of glorie in this world. I may make an externall demonstration of this:
and there is Christ highest seat of glory in this world. I may make an external demonstration of this:
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such parts of the creation as in which God most manifests himself for the ordering of all, that is by way of eminence called his throne.
such parts of the creation as in which God most manifests himself for the ordering of all, that is by Way of eminence called his throne.
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His throne is in the Heavens, saith the Psalmist, which is not spoken exclusively, as if God had his seat no where else,His throne is in the Heavens, Says the Psalmist, which is not spoken exclusively, as if God had his seat no where Else,
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but comparatively, that is, no where so eminently as in that part of the creation, that orders all the rest.
but comparatively, that is, no where so eminently as in that part of the creation, that order all the rest.
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As the most noble part of the great world is Gods prime seat, so the most noble part of the little world is his prime throne;
As the most noble part of the great world is God's prime seat, so the most noble part of the little world is his prime throne;
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his throne is in the heart, in that totum gubernans. Thrones are erected in chief places;
his throne is in the heart, in that totum gubernans. Thrones Are erected in chief places;
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more of Gods state and glory is to be seen in one soul ▪ then in all the creation:
more of God's state and glory is to be seen in one soul ▪ then in all the creation:
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a spirit speaks what God is, and makes at the very esse of God as it were,
a Spirit speaks what God is, and makes At the very esse of God as it were,
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whereas all other things speak but what God doth, and so make but at his back parts.
whereas all other things speak but what God does, and so make but At his back parts.
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Where you can find God most according to what he is in himself, and according to what similitude he makes to himself by operation, there is his seat of glory:
Where you can find God most according to what he is in himself, and according to what similitude he makes to himself by operation, there is his seat of glory:
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he seated himself in the hearts of these Colossians, and shewed himself as a God making covenant, which is more then remembring covenant, as the Prophet before speaks,
he seated himself in the hearts of these colossians, and showed himself as a God making Covenant, which is more then remembering Covenant, as the Prophet before speaks,
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and therefore by so much the more fitly may be called, the throne of his glory. Kingdomes have majestie:
and Therefore by so much the more fitly may be called, the throne of his glory. Kingdoms have majesty:
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a kingdome is the union of many, to hold forth greatnesse and dread to its own safety.
a Kingdom is the Union of many, to hold forth greatness and dread to its own safety.
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Solomon had Lions about his throne to set forth the Majesty of it, to make transaction between that and all other people with awe.
Solomon had Lions about his throne to Set forth the Majesty of it, to make transaction between that and all other people with awe.
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Christ manageth his way in this world with majesty, Heaven and earth tremble at his presence;
christ manageth his Way in this world with majesty, Heaven and earth tremble At his presence;
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he utters his voice to the great world and the rocks rend:
he utters his voice to the great world and the Rocks rend:
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thunder is the voyce of God to the great world, and with what majesty doth he expresse himself to all creatures below in that voyce.
thunder is the voice of God to the great world, and with what majesty does he express himself to all creatures below in that voice.
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As there are thunderings without, so there be thunderings within; in great majesty doth Christ speak to the soul sometimes, ask your consciences else:
As there Are thunderings without, so there be thunderings within; in great majesty does christ speak to the soul sometime, ask your Consciences Else:
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ask Felix, the Goaler, and Cain else, yea ask your father Adam else: what a case were all these in, when Christ did but reason with them!
ask Felix, the Goalkeeper, and Cain Else, yea ask your father Adam Else: what a case were all these in, when christ did but reason with them!
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Yea, I ask you (hypocrites if any here) is not the way of Christ full of majesty? What means those loads that gather about your hearts,
Yea, I ask you (Hypocrites if any Here) is not the Way of christ full of majesty? What means those loads that gather about your hearts,
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and that fearfulnesse which surpriseth you else? Thou dost but touch the mountains and they smoke, saith the Psalmist, God doth but now and then give a touch within,
and that fearfulness which surpriseth you Else? Thou dost but touch the Mountains and they smoke, Says the Psalmist, God does but now and then give a touch within,
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and the ruddie merry face pales, and sadens presently: he doth but whisper within, and spirits flie up into the head, into the face,
and the ruddy merry face pales, and sadens presently: he does but whisper within, and spirits fly up into the head, into the face,
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and about every where, and the heart within beats for want of them, ready to swoune away.
and about every where, and the heart within beats for want of them, ready to swoon away.
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Twenty years time not enough to heal the wound of a word of Gods mouth, O the majesty of that word!
Twenty Years time not enough to heal the wound of a word of God's Mouth, Oh the majesty of that word!
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Gods word is a sword, hath not a sword dread, especially when ranted against the breast? ask wounded spirits whether Gods words be not full of majesty.
God's word is a sword, hath not a sword dread, especially when ranted against the breast? ask wounded spirits whither God's words be not full of majesty.
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Look upon the whole creation, upon the earth, upon the sea, upon the heavens, do they not all speak the majesty of Christ? God is mightier then the noise of many waters,
Look upon the Whole creation, upon the earth, upon the sea, upon the heavens, do they not all speak the majesty of christ? God is Mightier then the noise of many waters,
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yea then the mighty waves of the sea, saith the Psalmist:yea then the mighty waves of the sea, Says the Psalmist:
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tossings, rollings and roarings of the sea, do they not speak loudly the majesty of Christ? But ah sinner!
tossings, rollings and roarings of the sea, do they not speak loudly the majesty of christ? But ah sinner!
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the tossings, rollings and roarings of a troubled soul, speak the majesty of Christs words much more.
the tossings, rollings and roarings of a troubled soul, speak the majesty of Christ words much more.
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Knowing therefore the terrour of the Lord we perswade men. Knowing Therefore the terror of the Lord we persuade men.
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Know ye the terrour of the Lord? the majesty of God as manifested by his Word and Spirit? Paul did, Job did, the dread of God fell upon him, these Colossians did,
Know you the terror of the Lord? the majesty of God as manifested by his Word and Spirit? Paul did, Job did, the dread of God fell upon him, these colossians did,
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and were brought out of it into the kingdome of a dear Sonne, a Sonne of love. Kingdomes have supremacy:
and were brought out of it into the Kingdom of a dear Son, a Son of love. Kingdoms have supremacy:
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one in chief, and over all such as are Monarchically governed, and so is the kingdome of Christ.
one in chief, and over all such as Are Monarchically governed, and so is the Kingdom of christ.
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Christ moves, as by a majesticall, so by a superiour power to all, and this is basis majestatis. Christ is a great King over all, as the Psalmist titles him;
christ moves, as by a majestical, so by a superior power to all, and this is basis majestatis. christ is a great King over all, as the Psalmist titles him;
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he moves here below by a power above men, above the greatest of men, above Kings,
he moves Here below by a power above men, above the greatest of men, above Kings,
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and therefore called the King of Kings, and Lord of Lords; he moves by a power above Angels good and bad;
and Therefore called the King of Kings, and Lord of lords; he moves by a power above Angels good and bad;
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his throne is above thrones, dominions, principalities, that is, those spirituall principalities which by Angels are expended;
his throne is above thrones, Dominions, principalities, that is, those spiritual principalities which by Angels Are expended;
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he rules, yea he captivates all, which is more.
he rules, yea he captivates all, which is more.
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Every knee bow to him of things in Heaven, of things in earth, and of things under earth, men and Angels, good and bad.Every knee bow to him of things in Heaven, of things in earth, and of things under earth, men and Angels, good and bad.
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The Sunne is supream and swayes all virtues of the Heavens and earth:
The Sun is supreme and sways all Virtues of the Heavens and earth:
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Christs dominion is from the sea to the worlds end, there is not a power from one end of the world to the other, but 'tis under Christ.
Christ dominion is from the sea to the world's end, there is not a power from one end of the world to the other, but it's under christ.
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The first Adam was over all and so is the second, his motion yet but darkly speaks this,
The First Adam was over all and so is the second, his motion yet but darkly speaks this,
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but 'twill every day now more then other; the kingdomes of the world will become the kingdomes of Christ;
but it'll every day now more then other; the kingdoms of the world will become the kingdoms of christ;
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what he yet darkly over rules, he will take visibly into his hands, and the kingdomes shall become one ▪ and under one:
what he yet darkly over rules, he will take visibly into his hands, and the kingdoms shall become one ▪ and under one:
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Israel had one Lord; the Lord thy God is one [ Lord.
Israel had one Lord; the Lord thy God is one [ Lord.
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Distance of place destroyes not the Supremacy of Christs Kingdome, nor the Monarchicall government of it, which will be plain by this demonstration.
Distance of place Destroys not the Supremacy of Christ Kingdom, nor the Monarchical government of it, which will be plain by this demonstration.
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Talk with Christians here and talk with Christians in the furthest part of the world,
Talk with Christians Here and talk with Christians in the furthest part of the world,
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and you shall find consent of divine motion within and without amongst them all, which speaks them all under one supremacy, all subjects of one kingdome, though so farre distant:
and you shall find consent of divine motion within and without among them all, which speaks them all under one supremacy, all subject's of one Kingdom, though so Far distant:
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they grone under sinne as you do, and extoll Christ as you do; face answereth to face, and yet these faces never saw one another:
they groan under sin as you do, and extol christ as you do; face Answers to face, and yet these faces never saw one Another:
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pulse beat, and spirits work alike, the state is the same, the bloud is the same,
pulse beatrice, and spirits work alike, the state is the same, the blood is the same,
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though it run in various veins, and some to the extreme parts of the earthen fabrick.
though it run in various Veins, and Some to the extreme parts of the earthen fabric.
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As things are in their native power Christ is above them, and supream; and as things aspire and exalt themselves, and pretend to something above their native state;
As things Are in their native power christ is above them, and supreme; and as things aspire and exalt themselves, and pretend to something above their native state;
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as things strut themselves, and stand a tiptoe, so Christ also is above them.
as things strut themselves, and stand a tiptoe, so christ also is above them.
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Low things will stretch and lift up themselves to over-top, and this may do something amongst men, but 'twill not with God;
Low things will stretch and lift up themselves to overtop, and this may do something among men, but it'll not with God;
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In that wherein they dealt proudly, he was above them, said Jethro of Pharaoh and his company. A kingdome hath a scepter: In that wherein they dealt proudly, he was above them, said Jethro of Pharaoh and his company. A Kingdom hath a sceptre:
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God will laugh at your destruction:
God will laugh At your destruction:
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O that will were throughly slaine, if this were throughly slaine, we should have no more die.
Oh that will were thoroughly slain, if this were thoroughly slain, we should have no more die.
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as he did Saul. I have but one thing to say to you all;
as he did Saul. I have but one thing to say to you all;
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it may be God hath mercy in store for mee, it may be he will make me a pattern of long-suffering,
it may be God hath mercy in store for me, it may be he will make me a pattern of long-suffering,
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My will hath killed many, but hath not killed me yet:
My will hath killed many, but hath not killed me yet:
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Bathe and soak your stubborne hearts in their bloud. What a wonder is it, that I am not yet cut off!
bath and soak your stubborn hearts in their blood. What a wonder is it, that I am not yet Cut off!
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and give backe, or you cannot long escape. Consider how many wilfull sinners God hath slaine in these few moneths;
and give back, or you cannot long escape. Consider how many wilful Sinners God hath slain in these few months;
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You that are Balaams, must consider how God hath now drawne his sword against you from Heaven,
You that Are Balaams, must Consider how God hath now drawn his sword against you from Heaven,
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much must be done from heaven, to stop a Balaam, ere he would give back, will was so perverse.
much must be done from heaven, to stop a balaam, ere he would give back, will was so perverse.
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Wilfull sinners need remedie speedily, but of all sorts are most untractable to it:
Wilful Sinners need remedy speedily, but of all sorts Are most untractable to it:
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If this be the case of any sinner here, let him tie a handkerchiefe about his eyes, the halter is about his neck, he will be turned off suddenly, ere he is aware.
If this be the case of any sinner Here, let him tie a handkerchief about his eyes, the halter is about his neck, he will be turned off suddenly, ere he is aware.
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Will as it runs its course, swels bigger and bigger, and it swels so big at last, that it will breake eternally, rather then stoop to God or man.
Will as it runs its course, Swells bigger and bigger, and it Swells so big At last, that it will break eternally, rather then stoop to God or man.
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you will have no booke, nor aske for none.
you will have no book, nor ask for none.
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when 'tis falling downe? Wilfull sinners, this is your judgement written in your foreheads, you will goe laughing, like Bedlams, to everlasting chaines:
when it's falling down? Wilful Sinners, this is your judgement written in your foreheads, you will go laughing, like Bedlams, to everlasting chains:
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what will you catch hold on? what can you catch hold on, to keep you out of hell? Doth a stone use any struggling to keep up,
what will you catch hold on? what can you catch hold on, to keep you out of hell? Does a stone use any struggling to keep up,
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like Pharaoh. Properties are not suspended; when you are once sinking, ah Lord!
like Pharaoh. Properties Are not suspended; when you Are once sinking, ah Lord!
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every blow is upon your heart, he is turning that into a stone, which work done, you will sink presently,
every blow is upon your heart, he is turning that into a stone, which work done, you will sink presently,
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Wilfull sinners, you cannot strike so desperately against God, as he doth against you;
Wilful Sinners, you cannot strike so desperately against God, as he does against you;
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two enemies that set to it with their minde, will dispatch one another quickly, if they be not parted.
two enemies that Set to it with their mind, will dispatch one Another quickly, if they be not parted.
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and surely 'twill be that man that doth run with his mind against the Lord. Remedy must be speedy;
and surely it'll be that man that does run with his mind against the Lord. Remedy must be speedy;
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hearty sinners, God will be very hearty in all those acts which fit you for your home. Two in full carreer, one against another, one will be spoiled,
hearty Sinners, God will be very hearty in all those acts which fit you for your home. Two in full career, one against Another, one will be spoiled,
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You do evill with both hands, so shall justice fight against you, and wo to that soul that God strikes with all his heart, and with all his might.
You do evil with both hands, so shall Justice fight against you, and woe to that soul that God strikes with all his heart, and with all his might.
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in like proportion doth God carry himself towards them.
in like proportion does God carry himself towards them.
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When God lays any sad thing upon his people, he doth not afflict willingly; his people do not sin willingly, they repent;
When God lays any sad thing upon his people, he does not afflict willingly; his people do not sin willingly, they Repent;
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you shall be punished with plague after plague, and God will never repent. You sin, and sin, and never repent, so will God judge you:
you shall be punished with plague After plague, and God will never Repent. You since, and since, and never Repent, so will God judge you:
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Own your condition, and what is due to it: You are enemies with your mindes against God, and so he will be against you;
Own your condition, and what is due to it: You Are enemies with your minds against God, and so he will be against you;
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Let's hear no more pleading for self, there needs no other demonstration of a willing transgressor.
Let's hear no more pleading for self, there needs no other demonstration of a willing transgressor.
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and yet none must believe that you are not hearty in your way. Art will put off bad wares, but 'twill not a bad heart:
and yet none must believe that you Are not hearty in your Way. Art will put off bad wares, but it'll not a bad heart:
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With a light companion, and a pipe of Tobacco, you can whiffe away any thing that gathers about your heart,
With a Light Companion, and a pipe of Tobacco, you can whiff away any thing that gathers about your heart,
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you can do any thing to accomplish carnall ends, and lay nothing to heart to break your sleep a wink.
you can do any thing to accomplish carnal ends, and lay nothing to heart to break your sleep a wink.
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and is all against your will? If will be so innocent, why are you so unmoved in evill? Full of action, and yet without any passion;
and is all against your will? If will be so innocent, why Are you so unmoved in evil? Full of actium, and yet without any passion;
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and you have been told of it, and whipt for it, and yet so you have continued,
and you have been told of it, and whipped for it, and yet so you have continued,
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so doth your souls lie out of Christs bosome day after day, and night after night,
so does your Souls lie out of Christ bosom day After day, and night After night,
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and yet continue it, and stand in it, that all was against his will;
and yet continue it, and stand in it, that all was against his will;
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'Tis sad, when a mans servant shall lie out night after night, and told of it,
It's sad, when a men servant shall lie out night After night, and told of it,
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'Twere well if a sinners sentence of himself would stand, when Christ comes to sentence all things over again:
'Twere well if a Sinners sentence of himself would stand, when christ comes to sentence all things over again:
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Every mans last shift is, when evill becomes open and ugly, he did it against his will.
Every men last shift is, when evil becomes open and ugly, he did it against his will.
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as you finde your condition laid open, so own it. Lust will run its course, and then make its own construction of all.
as you find your condition laid open, so own it. Lust will run its course, and then make its own construction of all.
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when he applies himself to serve you in all your command, then you say, hee serves you with his minde. 'Tis a bad state this; yet too common:
when he Applies himself to serve you in all your command, then you say, he serves you with his mind. It's a bad state this; yet too Common:
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not when he does one thing, and neglects another thing which you bid him, but when he doth your wills,
not when he does one thing, and neglects Another thing which you bid him, but when he does your wills,
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You say of a servant, that he is a willing servant, when he gives his minde to serve you, (i.) when he doth every thing you bid him;
You say of a servant, that he is a willing servant, when he gives his mind to serve you, (i.) when he does every thing you bid him;
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but every thing it lusts after.
but every thing it Lustiest After.
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he doth, NONLATINALPHABET, do the wills of the flesh, as the Apostle speaks, (i.) not one thing that the flesh lusts after,
he does,, do the wills of the Flesh, as the Apostle speaks, (i.) not one thing that the Flesh Lustiest After,
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'tis one that doth draw out all to accomplish all that a corrupt heart thirsts after;
it's one that does draw out all to accomplish all that a corrupt heart thirsts After;
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An enemy with the heart, is one that fills his hand to the Devill, that offers like a Prince to the prince of darknesse, that fills his hand with his heart in every action, that sends forth every spirit, the soul and all that is within him, into every part without him, to stand against Christ;
an enemy with the heart, is one that fills his hand to the devil, that offers like a Prince to the Prince of darkness, that fills his hand with his heart in every actium, that sends forth every Spirit, the soul and all that is within him, into every part without him, to stand against christ;
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Who then it willing to consecrate his service this day to the Lord, Lemmalloth jado haijom, &c. to fill his hand this day to the Lord, saith the originall.Who then it willing to consecrate his service this day to the Lord, Lemmalloth jado haijom, etc. to fill his hand this day to the Lord, Says the original.
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An enemie with the minde, 'tis one that fills his hand to the Devill, as the expression is in another kinde, 1 Chro. 29.5. 'Twas Davids speech, when they were offering of jewels and wealth to the House of the Lord.
an enemy with the mind, it's one that fills his hand to the devil, as the expression is in Another kind, 1 Chro 29.5. 'Twas Davids speech, when they were offering of Jewels and wealth to the House of the Lord.
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if with the heart, then with both hands, as the Prophet speaks; yea, with every finger, with every toe:
if with the heart, then with both hands, as the Prophet speaks; yea, with every finger, with every toe:
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Enemies with your minde, and enemies with your might, with full purpose, and with full endeavour;
Enemies with your mind, and enemies with your might, with full purpose, and with full endeavour;
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as they are in order of nature in working.
as they Are in order of nature in working.
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What is with all the heart, is with all the might, they are joyned together in expression,
What is with all the heart, is with all the might, they Are joined together in expression,
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so the birth may be, though but a monster when born.
so the birth may be, though but a monster when born.
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Things naturally grown to bring forth, venture one life to bring forth another, and all pangs and throws nothing,
Things naturally grown to bring forth, venture one life to bring forth Another, and all pangs and throws nothing,
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The expression speaks extention, all powers fully consenting, and all powers to the utmost acting, to perform what is chosen and consented to.
The expression speaks extension, all Powers Fully consenting, and all Powers to the utmost acting, to perform what is chosen and consented to.
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and fully consenting to what was done against Christ.
and Fully consenting to what was done against christ.
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Pharaoh and Judas had this kinde of reluctation in their course, and yet were enemies with their minde,Pharaoh and Judas had this kind of reluctation in their course, and yet were enemies with their mind,
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so that he goes affrightedly along in his course, yet this is consistent with full consent.
so that he Goes affrightedly along in his course, yet this is consistent with full consent.
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in acts of evill with the minde, there may be weak reluctation, because conscience stings, wrath and justice hems about the sinner sometimes,
in acts of evil with the mind, there may be weak reluctation, Because conscience stings, wrath and Justice hems about the sinner sometime,
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There is reluctatio debilis, & reluctatio fortis, a weak reluctancy, and a strong reluctancy:
There is reluctatio debilis, & reluctatio fortis, a weak reluctancy, and a strong reluctancy:
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As about good things, so about bad: some sin from a coercive power, not with a whole desire of the minde.
As about good things, so about bad: Some since from a coercive power, not with a Whole desire of the mind.
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So there is living, and walking in wayes that are divine, but not toto desiderio, with a whole desire, but with constraint.
So there is living, and walking in ways that Are divine, but not toto Desire, with a Whole desire, but with constraint.
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There is preaching but of constraint, not with a ready minde, not toto desiderio animae, (i.) not with intention, nor approbation.
There is preaching but of constraint, not with a ready mind, not toto Desire Spirits, (i.) not with intention, nor approbation.
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then he shall minister in the Name of the Lord his God, Deut. 18.6.
then he shall minister in the Name of the Lord his God, Deuteronomy 18.6.
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and come with all the desire of his minde, be colarath naphsho, in all the desire of his minde,and come with all the desire of his mind, be colarath naphsho, in all the desire of his mind,
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And if a Levite come from any of thy gates, out of all Israel, where he sojourned, And if a Levite come from any of thy gates, out of all Israel, where he sojourned,
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actus voluntarius, est actus pleno consensu, pursued with full consent, is an act with the minde.actus voluntarius, est actus Pleno consensu, pursued with full consent, is an act with the mind.
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Powers within clash sometimes, severall things in view, which to be followed, not agreed: debates determined, the way proposed:
Powers within clash sometime, several things in view, which to be followed, not agreed: debates determined, the Way proposed:
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a captive under another, is no volunteer. I finde a law in my members, carrying me captive to the law of sin.
a captive under Another, is no volunteer. I find a law in my members, carrying me captive to the law of since.
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this is transgression of the rule, but not sinning willingly, (i.) with the minde;
this is Transgression of the Rule, but not sinning willingly, (i.) with the mind;
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the will is redeemed, corruption not emptied, this upon advantage surprizes, and carries the soul captive to what it did never intend;
the will is redeemed, corruption not emptied, this upon advantage surprises, and carries the soul captive to what it did never intend;
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Enemies with your minde. The expression speaks intention. Some things we do, that which we do not mean;Enemies with your mind. The expression speaks intention. some things we do, that which we do not mean;
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so and so bad, and with our mindes desperately set against Christ, and this with our minde:
so and so bad, and with our minds desperately Set against christ, and this with our mind:
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We are pressed to many externall services of men, but we are by nature the Devils volunteers,
We Are pressed to many external services of men, but we Are by nature the Devils volunteers,
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and according to this reading, we are led to consider the voluntarinesse of sin.
and according to this reading, we Are led to Consider the voluntariness of since.
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COLOSS. 1.21. Enemies with the minde, &c. ACcording to the former reading of these words, we were led to consider the seat of sin;
COLOSS. 1.21. Enemies with the mind, etc. ACcording to the former reading of these words, we were led to Consider the seat of since;
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how he doth his dutie to God or man.
how he does his duty to God or man.
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pray and pray fervently; give and give liberally; rule and rule diligently; in the observation of these circumstances, consists the formalitie of action, in these small lines lies the feature of Christ, the forme of his countenance;
pray and pray fervently; give and give liberally; Rule and Rule diligently; in the observation of these Circumstances, consists the formality of actium, in these small lines lies the feature of christ, the Form of his countenance;
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hit these and you hit the white:
hit these and you hit the white:
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these observed, and a Christian brings forth a childe like God, such a one as will own God, and God it any where.
these observed, and a Christian brings forth a child like God, such a one as will own God, and God it any where.
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Hypocrisie draws out her selfe, not Christ in action, when matter is allowed of, but manner of divine action must depend upon the humour of the man.
Hypocrisy draws out her self, not christ in actium, when matter is allowed of, but manner of divine actium must depend upon the humour of the man.
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A humerous Christian allowes such and such dishes at Wisdomes table, but he will sower or sweeten them himselfe,
A humorous Christian allows such and such Dishes At Wisdoms table, but he will sour or sweeten them himself,
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and eate what he will, and when he will;
and eat what he will, and when he will;
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a line of his own will must be read and observed in every businesse, or else he is no body: this is wicked action.
a line of his own will must be read and observed in every business, or Else he is no body: this is wicked actium.
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Life is the sum of action, this must be hid quite in the life of Christ,
Life is the sum of actium, this must be hid quite in the life of christ,
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or else the life is wicked. [ Not I ] but Christ lives in me.
or Else the life is wicked. [ Not I ] but christ lives in me.
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If I act so that any thing of selfe lives in the action (i) that a mans own will orders the will of God in any thing,
If I act so that any thing of self lives in the actium (i) that a men own will order the will of God in any thing,
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though but in the least circumstance, 'tis wicked action: Formalitie in action, speakes the exactnesse of it to rule.
though but in the least circumstance, it's wicked actium: Formality in actium, speaks the exactness of it to Rule.
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Finally, Action is called wicked from the end of it: the glory of Christ is the end of action, what misseth this scope is wicked.
Finally, Actium is called wicked from the end of it: the glory of christ is the end of actium, what misses this scope is wicked.
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You may extract oyle from any thing, but what gives it naturally is called an Olive tree.
You may extract oil from any thing, but what gives it naturally is called an Olive tree.
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You may force speech upon a bird, but what intends such an act, that creature which intends a word,
You may force speech upon a bird, but what intends such an act, that creature which intends a word,
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and purposeth such a signification to others, is a man.
and Purposes such a signification to Others, is a man.
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So supreame power can force any creature in the world, to doe such and such service to him,
So supreme power can force any creature in the world, to do such and such service to him,
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but that which doth propose and intend such service to the Lord God, and to and for his glory onely, that is called Christian action.
but that which does propose and intend such service to the Lord God, and to and for his glory only, that is called Christian actium.
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Some run as a byassed bowle, with an accidentall inclination to good: put some ponderous thing into one side of a bowle, as Lead, or the like,
some run as a biased bowl, with an accidental inclination to good: put Some ponderous thing into one side of a bowl, as Led, or the like,
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and 'twill incline it in running, to the right hand or to the left, but it hath this inclination meerly accidentall;
and it'll incline it in running, to the right hand or to the left, but it hath this inclination merely accidental;
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take out the weight in the side, 'twill not doe so, but run round as it is:
take out the weight in the side, it'll not do so, but run round as it is:
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so put silver enough in the pockets of some persons, fill the hole in the side of the bowle,
so put silver enough in the pockets of Some Persons, fill the hold in the side of the bowl,
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and the man will worke hard and run which way you will have him; this man seekes not you but yours, not the glory of Christ, but his belly;
and the man will work hard and run which Way you will have him; this man seeks not you but yours, not the glory of christ, but his belly;
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he aimes at himselfe, therefore shoots naught, 'tis wicked action. Intention in action, is with more or lesse strength;
he aims At himself, Therefore shoots nought, it's wicked actium. Intention in actium, is with more or less strength;
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where 'tis with much strength, what is aimed at, though it be never so wicked, is made complacentiall to the soule, which makes wicked action notoriously wicked.
where it's with much strength, what is aimed At, though it be never so wicked, is made complacential to the soul, which makes wicked actium notoriously wicked.
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Scope is universally naught, where hypocrisie is thick and deep. They doe all things to be seene of men, this is action abominably wicked.
Scope is universally nought, where hypocrisy is thick and deep. They do all things to be seen of men, this is actium abominably wicked.
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Aime is the first thing stirring, though the last thing accomplished.
Love is the First thing stirring, though the last thing accomplished.
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Action is at the very root rotten and wicked, when intention is awry, therefore is this action called wicked with emphasis, violation of Gods will, and loving of it.
Actium is At the very root rotten and wicked, when intention is awry, Therefore is this actium called wicked with emphasis, violation of God's will, and loving of it.
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The Lord loveth the righteous, but the wicked and him that loveth violence, his soule he hateth, Psal. 11.5. He is set a degree beyond a wicked man, (i.) beyond ordinary wicked men.The Lord loves the righteous, but the wicked and him that loves violence, his soul he hates, Psalm 11.5. He is Set a degree beyond a wicked man, (i.) beyond ordinary wicked men.
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The wicked [ and him that loveth violence ]; The wicked [ and him that loves violence ];
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that loveth violence (i) that doth aime at it, and make it his scope, as his life and pleasure;that loves violence (i) that does aim At it, and make it his scope, as his life and pleasure;
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this is so wicked, that it goes to the soule of God, because 'tis complacentiall sin.
this is so wicked, that it Goes to the soul of God, Because it's complacential since.
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Motion is a tickle thing, your life is rapt up in it. You should not worke at randome;
Motion is a tickle thing, your life is rapt up in it. You should not work At random;
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with your owne hands you my cut your throats; by your works you shall be judged or justified;
with your own hands you my Cut your throats; by your works you shall be judged or justified;
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if they be judged wicked, so shall you, and be made to eate the fruit of your wayes for ever. Man is a rude creature;
if they be judged wicked, so shall you, and be made to eat the fruit of your ways for ever. Man is a rude creature;
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'tis too strict to worke by rule, any thing done is enough. Yea 'tis enough, well enough, to be called wicked enough, to judge you.
it's too strict to work by Rule, any thing done is enough. Yea it's enough, well enough, to be called wicked enough, to judge you.
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Carelesnesse is a graduall thing, man begins to be remisse a little about his worke,
Carelessness is a gradual thing, man begins to be remiss a little about his work,
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and then a little more, at last by divine judgement upon the soule, the man throwes off all care and conscience,
and then a little more, At last by divine judgement upon the soul, the man throws off all care and conscience,
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Am I my brothers keeper? This spake he who a little before said as much in action to God himself, by a carnall offering to him.Am I my Brother's keeper? This spoke he who a little before said as much in actium to God himself, by a carnal offering to him.
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Consider seriously at what pitch and posture of remisnesse in divine action you are, if you doe ill tremblingly, stop there, acknowledge that power within, that jogges you to look better to your way:
Consider seriously At what pitch and posture of remissness in divine actium you Are, if you do ill tremblingly, stop there, acknowledge that power within, that jogges you to look better to your Way:
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if the feare of God be quite gone, that you doe wickedly freely, merrily, thinke of that of Solomon, that God will bring every worke into judgement.
if the Fear of God be quite gone, that you do wickedly freely, merrily, think of that of Solomon, that God will bring every work into judgement.
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Wicked workes have a double judgement, a judgement here and hereafter.
Wicked works have a double judgement, a judgement Here and hereafter.
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All motion to well being is succeslesse, much gotten comes to nothing, because heaped together by wicked workes;
All motion to well being is successless, much got comes to nothing, Because heaped together by wicked works;
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Name withers, state, yea, strength withers; judged without, and judged within;
Name withers, state, yea, strength withers; judged without, and judged within;
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Conscience lights a fire with some wicked worke or other, and no worke so good can be wrought as to quench it.
Conscience lights a fire with Some wicked work or other, and no work so good can be wrought as to quench it.
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They shall feele a paine in their bellies, saith the text, Job 20.20. What you worke outward, God makes to worke inward in the guts, to torture there, and make roaring.They shall feel a pain in their bellies, Says the text, Job 20.20. What you work outward, God makes to work inward in the guts, to torture there, and make roaring.
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You that make nothing to speake wickedly, and doe wickedly, God makes as light to doe justly.
You that make nothing to speak wickedly, and do wickedly, God makes as Light to do justly.
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You are undone sinners, if God ingrave but one wicked worke upon your conscience, this will ever be before you,
You Are undone Sinners, if God engrave but one wicked work upon your conscience, this will ever be before you,
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and then a devill will ever be behind you, and between these two you will erect a gibbet,
and then a Devil will ever be behind you, and between these two you will erect a gibbet,
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and hang your selves, if the Lord be not gracious, and what a fatall wicked worke will this be!
and hang your selves, if the Lord be not gracious, and what a fatal wicked work will this be!
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Some heare such things as these, and then goe merrily to mending their workes in all post haste,
some hear such things as these, and then go merrily to mending their works in all post haste,
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and never thinke of their hearts nor Christ. The hand goes after the heart: doe yee look without? look within too, if ever you meane to mend things.
and never think of their hearts nor christ. The hand Goes After the heart: do ye look without? look within too, if ever you mean to mend things.
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In sin was I borne, saith David, when he looked upon that bloudy wickednesse against Ʋriah. Alas for me!In since was I born, Says David, when he looked upon that bloody wickedness against Ʋriah. Alas for me!
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I brought a wicked soule with me into the world, this hath brought forth this horrid and bloudy act into the world.
I brought a wicked soul with me into the world, this hath brought forth this horrid and bloody act into the world.
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My misery lies deeper then every one is aware.
My misery lies Deeper then every one is aware.
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I shall shed bloud againe and againe, I shall make Ʋriahs bloud touch the bloud of many other men,
I shall shed blood again and again, I shall make Ʋriahs blood touch the blood of many other men,
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if the Lord be not mercifull to my wicked soule.
if the Lord be not merciful to my wicked soul.
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Doth thy hand worke naught? use it to smite thine heart, that's the first step to get it to move well.
Does thy hand work nought? use it to smite thine heart, that's the First step to get it to move well.
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O if Christ were in my heart, I should worke admirable well. I can doe all things through Christ, yea and I can doe all well.
O if christ were in my heart, I should work admirable well. I can do all things through christ, yea and I can do all well.
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There needs many things in the soule, to make action holy: exact knowledge, exact faith, &c. and Christ is all these.
There needs many things in the soul, to make actium holy: exact knowledge, exact faith, etc. and christ is all these.
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In the darke men worke naughtily: a blind soule cannot act well. Action must be squared by truth, but ignorant persons know not the rule.
In the dark men work naughtily: a blind soul cannot act well. Actium must be squared by truth, but ignorant Persons know not the Rule.
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Christ is light, he is so in the darkest soule;
christ is Light, he is so in the Darkest soul;
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as a pearle he sparkles and glisters in a dungeon, in what ever breast, in what ever darke cell you put him.
as a pearl he sparkles and glisters in a dungeon, in what ever breast, in what ever dark cell you put him.
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Scales fell from Pauls eyes, but 'twas Christ in him that did it, and he knew Christ presently,
Scales fell from Paul's eyes, but 'twas christ in him that did it, and he knew christ presently,
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and to doing good workes he would goe presently.
and to doing good works he would go presently.
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Lord, what wilt thou have me to doe? He understood much in a little while, his Master, his service,Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? He understood much in a little while, his Master, his service,
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and wanted nothing but divine mission, as before he had diabolicall.
and wanted nothing but divine mission, as before he had diabolical.
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Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? A man is made very knowing with one Tutor.Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? A man is made very knowing with one Tutor.
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Affection tends to make good action; If I do this, and that, and have not love. Love alone doth not well;
Affection tends to make good actium; If I do this, and that, and have not love. Love alone does not well;
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If the blinde lead the blind, &c. Here is a great deal of love, but both fall into the ditch,If the blind led the blind, etc. Here is a great deal of love, but both fallen into the ditch,
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and drown both it and themselves. Light and love together do well; Christ is both, he is a light of life in the soul where he is.
and drown both it and themselves. Light and love together do well; christ is both, he is a Light of life in the soul where he is.
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Coldnesse is the property of a stone, there is no soul in this body, a stone stirs not, unlesse it be downward.
Coldness is the property of a stone, there is no soul in this body, a stone stirs not, unless it be downward.
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Folly talks to the grief of the wise; I do not love sudden pangs:
Folly talks to the grief of the wise; I do not love sudden pangs:
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some will do great matters presently, and what noble works they will perform, when in the company of some, a little warmer then themselves,
Some will do great matters presently, and what noble works they will perform, when in the company of Some, a little warmer then themselves,
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and no sooner these more lively spirits departed from them, but they return to their proper temper,
and no sooner these more lively spirits departed from them, but they return to their proper temper,
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as cold as stones, and doing nothing but descending downward to their place; these mens ears were warmed, and not their hearts.
as cold as stones, and doing nothing but descending downward to their place; these men's ears were warmed, and not their hearts.
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The heart fired with love to Christ, 'twill give name, state, every drop of blood to Christ,
The heart fired with love to christ, it'll give name, state, every drop of blood to christ,
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and these are noble works indeed.
and these Are noble works indeed.
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Noble actions are of severall sorts, that's the noblest that offers up all to Christ, that forsakes all to follow him, father, mother, husband, wife, self;
Noble actions Are of several sorts, that's the Noblest that offers up all to christ, that forsakes all to follow him, father, mother, husband, wife, self;
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love doth this, she offers nothing but whole burnt-offerings, holocausts. Finally, faith also bears its proper part, to make a good work.
love does this, she offers nothing but Whole Burnt offerings, holocausts. Finally, faith also bears its proper part, to make a good work.
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'Tis the highest art in the world to do a good work; a man must pray with the mouth of Christ, and then 'tis a good prayer;
It's the highest art in the world to do a good work; a man must pray with the Mouth of christ, and then it's a good prayer;
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a man must give with the hand of Christ, and then 'tis good almes:
a man must give with the hand of christ, and then it's good alms:
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a man must do all that Christ sayes, but then must lean only upon what Christ is, to make a good action.
a man must do all that christ Says, but then must lean only upon what christ is, to make a good actium.
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A man must do all, and then undo all, to make it throughly good, (i.) deny all,
A man must do all, and then undo all, to make it thoroughly good, (i.) deny all,
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and account all my actions nothing, my self nothing, and make Christ as fully and purely all to rest on,
and account all my actions nothing, my self nothing, and make christ as Fully and purely all to rest on,
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as if I had never so much as thought one good thought, in all my life.
as if I had never so much as Thought one good Thought, in all my life.
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A man not himself, is but a bad Artificer, but a Christian, when not himself, (i.) when out of himself, is a brave Artist;
A man not himself, is but a bad Artificer, but a Christian, when not himself, (i.) when out of himself, is a brave Artist;
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then a Christian works bravely, nobly, heavenly indeed, when quite off himself, and wholly in the bosome and armes of Christ, in all he doth.
then a Christian works bravely, nobly, heavenly indeed, when quite off himself, and wholly in the bosom and arms of christ, in all he does.
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There go many things to make up this or that secular thing good, but one to make a Divine good, to wit Christ;
There go many things to make up this or that secular thing good, but one to make a Divine good, to wit christ;
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there is none good but one, and there is none that properly does good but one, to wit, Christ.
there is none good but one, and there is none that properly does good but one, to wit, christ.
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There is as few good Artists for the practick part of Christianity, as of any calling;
There is as few good Artists for the practic part of Christianity, as of any calling;
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many actions go through our hands only and never through the hands of Christ, and these are all lost as wicked works.
many actions go through our hands only and never through the hands of christ, and these Are all lost as wicked works.
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All that goes out of our hands, must be put by faith into the hands of Christ,
All that Goes out of our hands, must be put by faith into the hands of christ,
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then 'tis maturated, and shall meet us as so many royall Diadems, to adorn us for ever.
then it's maturated, and shall meet us as so many royal Diadems, to adorn us for ever.
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You see now the way to work well, thus work, and your work will be work and wages;
You see now the Way to work well, thus work, and your work will be work and wages;
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'Tis a very sweet life, to do all in Christ. Things are very lively and contentfull in their own element:
It's a very sweet life, to do all in christ. Things Are very lively and contentful in their own element:
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Set a Lark to flie in the open aire, 'tis his element, 'tis his heaven, he will flie upward, upward, which is very hard work,
Set a Lark to fly in the open air, it's his element, it's his heaven, he will fly upward, upward, which is very hard work,
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and yet he will do this, and sing too.
and yet he will do this, and sing too.
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The breast of Christ is the proper element of a Christian, and when here, a man works nimbly, he works and sings too, goes upward towards that place above, which is very hard work,
The breast of christ is the proper element of a Christian, and when Here, a man works nimbly, he works and sings too, Goes upward towards that place above, which is very hard work,
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and yet sings as he goes, because he has such silver wings from Christ.
and yet sings as he Goes, Because he has such silver wings from christ.
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If ye abide in me, saith Christ, ye will do bravely, you will bring forth good works, as a Garden,If you abide in me, Says christ, you will do bravely, you will bring forth good works, as a Garden,
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as a Vine doth fruits, smilingly. Let's work as Christ did, and we shall finde our work as he did;
as a Vine does fruits, smilingly. Let's work as christ did, and we shall find our work as he did;
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'twas meat and drink to him to do his Fathers will; his works were all works wrought in God, as the Apostle speaks.
'twas meat and drink to him to do his Father's will; his works were all works wrought in God, as the Apostle speaks.
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Let a Christian set himself in Christ, when he goes about any action, and he shall finde his work will be very sweet, work and wages, his meat and drink. No motion so free and delightfull as Christian motion; where 'tis purely Christian.
Let a Christian Set himself in christ, when he Goes about any actium, and he shall find his work will be very sweet, work and wages, his meat and drink. No motion so free and delightful as Christian motion; where it's purely Christian.
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We set upon work out of Christ, and then the Chariot wheels move heavily, and we look sadly,
We Set upon work out of christ, and then the Chariot wheels move heavily, and we look sadly,
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and are tired presently, Christs sayings are so hard to be done;
and Are tired presently, Christ sayings Are so hard to be done;
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by this a stumbling block is cast before men of the world, the works and wayes of God evill spoken of.
by this a stumbling block is cast before men of the world, the works and ways of God evil spoken of.
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To work divine works, is the joyfullest, the sweetest life in the world, if a man take the advantage of his work, that is, Christ with him in every thing;
To work divine works, is the joyfullest, the Sweetest life in the world, if a man take the advantage of his work, that is, christ with him in every thing;
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a Christian and Christ will do any thing with ease, remove mountains, sins, harder to be removed then mountains,
a Christian and christ will do any thing with ease, remove Mountains, Sins, harder to be removed then Mountains,
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and stand and smile to behold the plagues of death: O death, I will be thy plagues;
and stand and smile to behold the plagues of death: Oh death, I will be thy plagues;
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to be the plagues of the king of plagues, is brave action indeed. A man might speak more consolatory from this point.
to be the plagues of the King of plagues, is brave actium indeed. A man might speak more consolatory from this point.
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Every workman in Christs Vineyard, hath a peny here, and Christs peny is more then any ones pound,
Every workman in Christ Vineyard, hath a penny Here, and Christ penny is more then any ones pound,
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but I cannot stand to sum up this now.
but I cannot stand to sum up this now.
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'tis not enough that there be good metall, but there must be a good mould, to make a good bell.
it's not enough that there be good metal, but there must be a good mould, to make a good bell.
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Action may be called wicked, from the forme of it;
Actium may be called wicked, from the Form of it;
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and make his house of more roomes, and more rafters then he has made it, is wicked action.
and make his house of more rooms, and more rafters then he has made it, is wicked actium.
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To have Altars at Dan and Bethel, when that at Jerusalem was enough, to set up posts, to helpe beare up Gods post,
To have Altars At Dan and Bethel, when that At Jerusalem was enough, to Set up posts, to help bear up God's post,
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to bring lesse is wicked, to bring more is wicked; to adde or detract is wicked action, according to the matter;
to bring less is wicked, to bring more is wicked; to add or detract is wicked actium, according to the matter;
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Weaknesse or wantonnesse of palate is not with God, but perfection of will: What he commands for offering, is our obedience to bring;
Weakness or wantonness of palate is not with God, but perfection of will: What he commands for offering, is our Obedience to bring;
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If actions have lost their savour, cast them to the dunghill, saith the Lord, as abominable things.
If actions have lost their savour, cast them to the dunghill, Says the Lord, as abominable things.
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If that have lost its savour, cast it to the dunghill, this is spoken of persons: so actions want salt sometimes.If that have lost its savour, cast it to the dunghill, this is spoken of Persons: so actions want salt sometime.
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What action is unfavoury, is wicked. Persons want salt sometimes.
What actium is unfavour, is wicked. Persons want salt sometime.
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so every dish is not savoury meate to God, he must have venison, how hard soever we hunt for it.
so every dish is not savoury meat to God, he must have venison, how hard soever we hunt for it.
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Every dish would not downe with the Patriarch:
Every dish would not down with the Patriarch:
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Isaac must have that which his soul loved, what paine soever be used to get it.Isaac must have that which his soul loved, what pain soever be used to get it.
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and offers it to God, he brings a dead stinking carkasse, and sets it close under Gods nostrills: what abominable wickednesse is that!
and offers it to God, he brings a dead stinking carcase, and sets it close under God's nostrils: what abominable wickedness is that!
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the lampe gone out, zeale for God fallen, and the man takes up a dead dog,
the lamp gone out, zeal for God fallen, and the man Takes up a dead dog,
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and the sicke, is it not evill? A good man may doe a wicked act:and the sick, is it not evil? A good man may do a wicked act:
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And if yee offer the blind for sacrifice, is it not evill? and if yee offer the lame, And if ye offer the blind for sacrifice, is it not evil? and if ye offer the lame,
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the breath of the man may poyson the messe, or the ingredients which he puts into it.
the breath of the man may poison the mess, or the ingredients which he puts into it.
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Action may be called wicked, from the matter of it;
Actium may be called wicked, from the matter of it;
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What hast [ thou ] to doe to take my name in thy mouth? [ your ] solemne meetings are an abomination. What hast [ thou ] to do to take my name in thy Mouth? [ your ] solemn meetings Are an abomination.
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To the uncleane, all things are uncleane, their hearing, reading, praying, wicked works. Actions name persons, and persons name actions.To the unclean, all things Are unclean, their hearing, reading, praying, wicked works. Actions name Persons, and Persons name actions.
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We beget in our own likenesse as Adam did: what the man is, that is his worke.
We beget in our own likeness as Adam did: what the man is, that is his work.
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Unqualified men will be medling with divine things, and thinke this is their sanctitie, and 'tis their killing iniquitie.
Unqualified men will be meddling with divine things, and think this is their sanctity, and it's their killing iniquity.
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Fire burnes downe all sometimes, and a man knows not whence it springs.
Fire burns down all sometime, and a man knows not whence it springs.
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'Twas a wicked thing for Ʋzza to touch the Arke, not materially, but efficiently, because he did it.
'Twas a wicked thing for Ʋzza to touch the Ark, not materially, but efficiently, Because he did it.
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that which may be righteous to one, may be sinfull and wicked to another.
that which may be righteous to one, may be sinful and wicked to Another.
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Morall action is as fine linnen, 'twill quickly take staine from many things. Action may be called wicked, from the actor of it;
Moral actium is as fine linen, it'll quickly take stain from many things. Actium may be called wicked, from the actor of it;
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the staine of this action wee are to stand upon, (to wit) what it is that speakes the actions of a man wicked.
the stain of this actium we Are to stand upon, (to wit) what it is that speaks the actions of a man wicked.
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because all the proper acts of such creatures, in their kinde. Action is in other creatures called morall;
Because all the proper acts of such creatures, in their kind. Actium is in other creatures called moral;
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workes from hence are some very usefull, others very hurtfull to us, yet none properly called wicked,
works from hence Are Some very useful, Others very hurtful to us, yet none properly called wicked,
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Action is in some creatures, purely naturall, and then instinct, a noble vertue in nature unexpressible, guides:
Actium is in Some creatures, purely natural, and then instinct, a noble virtue in nature unexpressible, guides:
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one spinning out his bowels into a curious engine, to live upon and delight in.
one spinning out his bowels into a curious engine, to live upon and delight in.
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COLOSSIANS 1.21. In wicked works, &c. ACtion is the maturitie of conception; the creature in externall motion to some end;
COLOSSIANS 1.21. In wicked works, etc. ACtion is the maturity of conception; the creature in external motion to Some end;
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Christian action is a piece full of art, it must be so cast, as to carry the image and face of Christ in it, or else 'tis wicked.
Christian actium is a piece full of art, it must be so cast, as to carry the image and face of christ in it, or Else it's wicked.
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God lookes for his image in our persons, and in our actions, or else he disclaimes both as wicked.
God looks for his image in our Persons, and in our actions, or Else he disclaims both as wicked.
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There is the matter of dutie, and the circumstance, and both under expresse command. You shall doe this, and you shall doe it thus:
There is the matter of duty, and the circumstance, and both under express command. You shall do this, and you shall do it thus:
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Christ is come of purpose to make favour and friendship for such, that see themselves worthy of none.
christ is come of purpose to make favour and friendship for such, that see themselves worthy of none.
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Let what will be said of this nature, yet tempted soules will put all off:
Let what will be said of this nature, yet tempted Souls will put all off:
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something must be on my part, to get the favour of God, and I can doe nothing, I am under the power of darknesse, and cannot stirre a limbe:
something must be on my part, to get the favour of God, and I can do nothing, I am under the power of darkness, and cannot stir a limb:
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what can become of me but ruine? I cannot pray, nor heare, nor believe: yet thou maist be blessed.
what can become of me but ruin? I cannot pray, nor hear, nor believe: yet thou Mayest be blessed.
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When we have no legs to goe forth to fetch in good things, they make legs to themselves, and come to us.
When we have no legs to go forth to fetch in good things, they make legs to themselves, and come to us.
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As Solomon saith of riches, that they make wings to themselves, and flie away from us:
As Solomon Says of riches, that they make wings to themselves, and fly away from us:
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so divine favours make wings and legs to themselves, and come to us. Salvation is come to thy house. Joy comes in the morning.
so divine favours make wings and legs to themselves, and come to us. Salvation is come to thy house. Joy comes in the morning.
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I will not leave you orphans; I will come to you. I will not leave you orphans; I will come to you.
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The doctrine in hand answers this objection too, grace is in all points, and according to all circumstances free. The preparations of the heart in man,
The Doctrine in hand answers this objection too, grace is in all points, and according to all Circumstances free. The preparations of the heart in man,
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and the answer of the tongue;
and the answer of the tongue;
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what to thinke, what to say, what to doe, to make you blessed, you shall have all from the Lord.
what to think, what to say, what to do, to make you blessed, you shall have all from the Lord.
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Poore creatures, at an utter losse in themselves, conclude God is so too, otherwise why should you give up your condition as desperate? When you can doe no more, can Christ doe no more, to set the wheele of mercy going? Yes he can,
Poor creatures, At an utter loss in themselves, conclude God is so too, otherwise why should you give up your condition as desperate? When you can do no more, can christ do no more, to Set the wheel of mercy going? Yes he can,
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but he will not for mee. Why? Because of this and that.
but he will not for me. Why? Because of this and that.
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This is all one to say, that his love is not fully free, which is a direct contradiction of the doctrine in hand.
This is all one to say, that his love is not Fully free, which is a Direct contradiction of the Doctrine in hand.
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Grace hath riches in it, unsearchable riches, it workes beyond what you can aske, beyond what you can thinke;
Grace hath riches in it, unsearchable riches, it works beyond what you can ask, beyond what you can think;
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it blots out uncleannesse, bloud, guilt, treason against the highest State; grieving, quenching, resisting the holy Ghost.
it blots out uncleanness, blood, guilt, treason against the highest State; grieving, quenching, resisting the holy Ghost.
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All this is to tempted Christians; to men in their carnall condition, a word more, and this discourse will end.
All this is to tempted Christians; to men in their carnal condition, a word more, and this discourse will end.
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Your condition is not supposedly miserable, but indeed so.
Your condition is not supposedly miserable, but indeed so.
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You are not the people of God, you have not obtained mercy; and yet all this may be,
You Are not the people of God, you have not obtained mercy; and yet all this may be,
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because grace is in all respects free. Conscience though in a dead sleepe, is startled now and then, and then rages terribly;
Because grace is in all respects free. Conscience though in a dead sleep, is startled now and then, and then rages terribly;
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cuts and wounds, raves and teares, and then lies down againe, as your bedlams doe;
cuts and wounds, raves and tears, and then lies down again, as your bedlams do;
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this is a wofull condition, and by so much the more wofull, because such pangs come and goe,
this is a woeful condition, and by so much the more woeful, Because such pangs come and go,
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and nothing done by them, but naked torment and despaire.
and nothing done by them, but naked torment and despair.
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Such distempers of soule, are much like those distempers of body, which you call convulsions, falling sicknesse, it takes men by fits, upon changes of weather, condition, and the like:
Such distempers of soul, Are much like those distempers of body, which you call convulsions, falling sickness, it Takes men by fits, upon changes of weather, condition, and the like:
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such as are troubled with these fits, should doe well to have in readinesse such Scriptures, as that 1 Pet. 2.10. Which in times past were not a people, which in times past had not obtained mercy, but now all is otherwise. And that Scripture, Ezek. 32.36. I will wash you, and cleanse you, but not for your sakes.
such as Are troubled with these fits, should do well to have in readiness such Scriptures, as that 1 Pet. 2.10. Which in times past were not a people, which in times passed had not obtained mercy, but now all is otherwise. And that Scripture, Ezekiel 32.36. I will wash you, and cleanse you, but not for your sakes.
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Though at present you are such and such sinfull livers, you may have mercy from the Lord, and be changed.
Though At present you Are such and such sinful livers, you may have mercy from the Lord, and be changed.
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Diabolicall convulsions wry and wrest your mouthes and eyes gastly against good, and make you foame at mouth against Christ,
Diabolical convulsions wry and wrest your mouths and eyes ghastly against good, and make you foam At Mouth against christ,
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and yet as fearfully wicked as you are, you may obtaine mercy. The Apostle speakes of such a generation as these in the text;
and yet as fearfully wicked as you Are, you may obtain mercy. The Apostle speaks of such a generation as these in the text;
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And yee which were enemies in your minde, by wicked workes, hath he reconciled. And ye which were enemies in your mind, by wicked works, hath he reconciled.
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God doth NONLATINALPHABET, and then he doth NONLATINALPHABET, beare mens manners, and then beares their soules out of them at last.
God does, and then he does, bear men's manners, and then bears their Souls out of them At last.
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If these things harden you in your sins, they will hasten your ruine; but if they melt you, and make you inquire after God, who is so sweet,
If these things harden you in your Sins, they will hasten your ruin; but if they melt you, and make you inquire After God, who is so sweet,
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so giving and forgiving, you will be blessed for ever.
so giving and forgiving, you will be blessed for ever.
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My grace merits nothing, but my sin merits much. A man may doe enough to deserve hell quickly.
My grace merits nothing, but my since merits much. A man may do enough to deserve hell quickly.
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The troubles of the whole Land are many, every Country dyed with bloud;
The Troubles of the Whole Land Are many, every Country died with blood;
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COLOS. 1.21. Yet now hath he reconciled. THe love of God is wholly dispensed as love;COLOS. 1.21. Yet now hath he reconciled. THe love of God is wholly dispensed as love;
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'tis in giving out as in taking in, all along free, birth bears it not to this rather then to that.
it's in giving out as in taking in, all along free, birth bears it not to this rather then to that.
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Not many noble, &c. friends work it not;Not many noble, etc. Friends work it not;
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there is but one Mediator, but one favourite in all the world, that appears in the presence of God about any such thing,
there is but one Mediator, but one favourite in all the world, that appears in the presence of God about any such thing,
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and he is no respecter of persons. The vilest as soon as those that are more beholding to nature, obtain grace.
and he is no respecter of Persons. The Vilest as soon as those that Are more beholding to nature, obtain grace.
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And ye that were sometimes alienated, and enemies in your minde by wicked works, [ yet now hath he reconciled ]. And you that were sometime alienated, and enemies in your mind by wicked works, [ yet now hath he reconciled ].
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Reconciliation in the formality of it, I have already handled, this therefore I shall not meddle with again,
Reconciliation in the formality of it, I have already handled, this Therefore I shall not meddle with again,
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neither is it that which the Holy Ghost doth principally point at here;
neither is it that which the Holy Ghost does principally point At Here;
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but as you see by reading the whole verse, one inviting property of reconciliation, is most aim'd at, to wit, that the favour of God goes forth to all sorts, that there is nothing in one sort of persons more then another, to invite or discourage God, to dispence his eternall grace;
but as you see by reading the Whole verse, one inviting property of reconciliation, is most aimed At, to wit, that the favour of God Goes forth to all sorts, that there is nothing in one sort of Persons more then Another, to invite or discourage God, to dispense his Eternal grace;
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all sorts, and all at one price, may obtain the favour of God, (i.)
all sorts, and all At one price, may obtain the favour of God, (i.)
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The Grace of God unto life is in all respects free; The Grace of God unto life is in all respects free;
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and this is that sweet property of reconciliation, which according to the scope of this place,
and this is that sweet property of reconciliation, which according to the scope of this place,
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and the necessity of many poor souls at this time, I would demonstrate to you. The love of God is compared to a Feast;
and the necessity of many poor Souls At this time, I would demonstrate to you. The love of God is compared to a Feast;
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in feasting men are free, if men be not, God is, and you will say so,
in feasting men Are free, if men be not, God is, and you will say so,
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if some circumstances in his feasting be observed. God doth invite universally: You make feasts, but yet every one may not come;
if Some Circumstances in his feasting be observed. God does invite universally: You make feasts, but yet every one may not come;
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God sets no such bound, nor makes no such distinction of persons.
God sets no such bound, nor makes no such distinction of Persons.
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Ho, every one, [ as many as you shall find ] bid to the marriage, Matth. 22.9. The heavens are generall in their influence, not one grasse on the ground, but dewed.Ho, every one, [ as many as you shall find ] bid to the marriage, Matthew 22.9. The heavens Are general in their influence, not one grass on the ground, but dewed.
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The Ark had of all sorts brought into it;
The Ark had of all sorts brought into it;
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from the East, West, North and South, come and sit downe in the Kingdome of God:
from the East, West, North and South, come and fit down in the Kingdom of God:
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As persons are in estate, so they invite, and so they feast.
As Persons Are in estate, so they invite, and so they feast.
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Christ is a great King over all the earth, and so he invites over all the earth;
christ is a great King over all the earth, and so he invites over all the earth;
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he hath one house that will hold all, he hath one table that will hold all;
he hath one house that will hold all, he hath one table that will hold all;
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yea, he hath one dish that will serve all, and answerably he invites, Ho, every one that thirsts.
yea, he hath one dish that will serve all, and answerably he invites, Ho, every one that thirsts.
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If there be any thing looked at in those which Christ invites, 'tis something within, not any thing without.
If there be any thing looked At in those which christ invites, it's something within, not any thing without.
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If the man be lame, blinde, halt, if he be bodily soare, yet its nothing;
If the man be lame, blind, halt, if he be bodily soare, yet its nothing;
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if he would sit at Gods table, and if he would have crums or flagons, this is all that is looked at.
if he would fit At God's table, and if he would have crumbs or flagons, this is all that is looked At.
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God doth universally invite, and he doth affectionatly invite, which loudly speaks his love free. The world is deaf;
God does universally invite, and he does affectionately invite, which loudly speaks his love free. The world is deaf;
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'twould discourage any one to make a feast for a company of deaf folks, stocks and blocks, that one must strain ones lungs, to make them heare,
'twould discourage any one to make a feast for a company of deaf folks, stocks and blocks, that one must strain ones lungs, to make them hear,
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and yet it doth not discourage God;
and yet it does not discourage God;
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certainly his love is very affectionate, God doth lay his mouth to the eare of the deaf,
Certainly his love is very affectionate, God does lay his Mouth to the ear of the deaf,
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and cries aloud, [ Ho ] every one that thirsts. John was a crier in the Wildernesse, he did Christs work;
and cries aloud, [ Ho ] every one that thirsts. John was a crier in the Wilderness, he did Christ work;
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so are we at this day, and the injunction is, to cry aloud like a trumpet;
so Are we At this day, and the injunction is, to cry aloud like a trumpet;
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spirits, lungs, nothing to be spared, in expression of Gods affection to mans eternall good. Souls are precious to God, distresse is laid to heart as 'tis:
spirits, lungs, nothing to be spared, in expression of God's affection to men Eternal good. Souls Are precious to God, distress is laid to heart as it's:
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bowels sound, lungs sound, [ Ho ] every one, &c. vocations, interjections, &c. speaks very affectionate motion towards the distressed:
bowels found, lungs found, [ Ho ] every one, etc. vocations, interjections, etc. speaks very affectionate motion towards the distressed:
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Why will you die, O Jerusalem? Matters of weight move not us, we make expression from no impression;Why will you die, Oh Jerusalem? Matters of weight move not us, we make expression from no impression;
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God smites his heart again and again, and then speaks and proffers love.
God smites his heart again and again, and then speaks and proffers love.
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O Ephraim, what shall I do unto thee, O Judah? how shall I give thee up? God calls and knocks, and waites; he calls and beseeches; calls and weeps:Oh Ephraim, what shall I do unto thee, Oh Judah? how shall I give thee up? God calls and knocks, and waits; he calls and Beseeches; calls and weeps:
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the lesse you see in your selves, the lesse you can say for your selves, the likelier to find favour and friendship with God.
the less you see in your selves, the less you can say for your selves, the likelier to find favour and friendship with God.
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what he utters is from his heart, that it may go to our heart. Things are so molded and shaped, as to make their own way:
what he utters is from his heart, that it may go to our heart. Things Are so moulded and shaped, as to make their own Way:
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Every word of God, hath so much Majesty and sweetnesse, conviction and consolation, which plainly speaks him very free,
Every word of God, hath so much Majesty and sweetness, conviction and consolation, which plainly speaks him very free,
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and willing to be reconciled to man.
and willing to be reconciled to man.
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Who puts on such apparell when he wooes a Spouse, as Christ does? Who speaks such effectuall words,
Who puts on such apparel when he Woes a Spouse, as christ does? Who speaks such effectual words,
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or presents such precious jewels when he wooes, as Christ doth? I will give you something else to demonstrate this thing to you.
or presents such precious Jewels when he Woes, as christ does? I will give you something Else to demonstrate this thing to you.
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God pursues prerogative altogether in his gracious dispensations:
God pursues prerogative altogether in his gracious dispensations:
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Grace must needs be in all respects free, because no obligement is upon God, to give to this, rather then to that.
Grace must needs be in all respects free, Because no obligement is upon God, to give to this, rather then to that.
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I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy. The counsell of Gods will, is his guide:I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy. The counsel of God's will, is his guide:
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Mercy goes forth and embraces this or that person, and not from any respect else, but Gods will;
Mercy Goes forth and embraces this or that person, and not from any respect Else, but God's will;
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he does all things according to the counsell of his will: Prerogative carries all with him.
he does all things according to the counsel of his will: Prerogative carries all with him.
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God is free, and will be free, to give what he will, to whom he will;
God is free, and will be free, to give what he will, to whom he will;
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he hath no respect nor obligement upon him, nor will have: I will have mercy upon whom I will;
he hath no respect nor obligement upon him, nor will have: I will have mercy upon whom I will;
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men proffer to some persons this or that, to induce them to do this or that for them, and they say no;
men proffer to Some Persons this or that, to induce them to do this or that for them, and they say no;
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what we do, we will do freely: God is such a noble Spirit.
what we do, we will do freely: God is such a noble Spirit.
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The whole creation is spiritually turned into a Chaos, darknesse is upon the face of the deep, upon the deepest understanding;
The Whole creation is spiritually turned into a Chaos, darkness is upon the face of the deep, upon the Deepest understanding;
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every soule under heaven, without form and void of God.
every soul under heaven, without from and void of God.
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As all things were then materially, as clay in the hands of the Potter, free for God to shape how he would, one to this, another to that; so are we now spiritually:
As all things were then materially, as clay in the hands of the Potter, free for God to shape how he would, one to this, Another to that; so Are we now spiritually:
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and as then he was led in the old creation by his will, so is he now in the new creation, and by nothing else;
and as then he was led in the old creation by his will, so is he now in the new creation, and by nothing Else;
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the will of none interrupts or swayes a jot with God. Of his own will be begat us by the Word of truth, Jam. 1.18.
the will of none interrupts or sways a jot with God. Of his own will be begat us by the Word of truth, Jam. 1.18.
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Not any thing without God swayes him, in what he does in the old creation or in the new,
Not any thing without God sways him, in what he does in the old creation or in the new,
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and therefore all that comes forth from him is free, and can be no otherwise.
and Therefore all that comes forth from him is free, and can be no otherwise.
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I will give you an argument more of this nature, and then the use of all;
I will give you an argument more of this nature, and then the use of all;
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not a creature upon the face of the earth that can present any thing of his own to God to draw love,
not a creature upon the face of the earth that can present any thing of his own to God to draw love,
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and to make friendship in the least kinde.
and to make friendship in the least kind.
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Distance and disparitie is so great between some persons, that there is an utter incapacitie in one side, to make and ingage the other.
Distance and disparity is so great between Some Persons, that there is an utter incapacity in one side, to make and engage the other.
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What can a begger, a vagabond, present a Prince with, to make his favour, if he would be made with a gift. The case is ours; out of naught comes naught;
What can a beggar, a vagabond, present a Prince with, to make his favour, if he would be made with a gift. The case is ours; out of nought comes nought;
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we are naught and nothing else, and can present nothing else to him who is nothing but good.
we Are nought and nothing Else, and can present nothing Else to him who is nothing but good.
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There is [ no soundnesse ] in us, Esa. 1. 'Tis a remarkable expression, if we had any soundnesse,
There is [ no soundness ] in us, Isaiah 1. It's a remarkable expression, if we had any soundness,
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and 'twere but very light, we might present that to attract and make friendship and love,
and 'twere but very Light, we might present that to attract and make friendship and love,
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and so with something of our own, help by art a bad condition;
and so with something of our own, help by art a bad condition;
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but there is no soundnesse in us from the crown of the head, to the sole of the foot.
but there is no soundness in us from the crown of the head, to the sole of the foot.
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What grace doth by degrees in a very long space of time, that sin did presently.
What grace does by Degrees in a very long Molle of time, that since did presently.
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Grace doth purge wholly, but 'tis long first. The God of peace sanctifie you [ wholly ] &c. Sin corrupts wholly presently;
Grace does purge wholly, but it's long First. The God of peace sanctify you [ wholly ] etc. since corrupts wholly presently;
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as soone as ever Adam transgressed, it did as some strong poyson, run quite over him presently,
as soon as ever Adam transgressed, it did as Some strong poison, run quite over him presently,
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I know how folkes speake of all this, yet not a drop of bloud more shed, then merited.
I know how folks speak of all this, yet not a drop of blood more shed, then merited.
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If thy many wounds and much bleeding prove mortall, O England, thy death will be but just desert.
If thy many wounds and much bleeding prove Mortal, Oh England, thy death will be but just desert.
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'Twere well if what now is upon us, were all we have deserved, we should then give a guesse,
'Twere well if what now is upon us, were all we have deserved, we should then give a guess,
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when our troubles would end, whereas now we can give none. A person or Nation pursued according to merit, perisheth unavoydably.
when our Troubles would end, whereas now we can give none. A person or nation pursued according to merit, Perishes avoidable.
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The wages of sin is death:
The wages of since is death:
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Our remedie is free mercy, that God breake off from what he is yet but entred upon, to wit, judgement;
Our remedy is free mercy, that God break off from what he is yet but entered upon, to wit, judgement;
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for if he goe on to doe but justice, woe unto us all, he will finde matter enough to keep justice alive, till every person in the Land be dead.
for if he go on to do but Justice, woe unto us all, he will find matter enough to keep Justice alive, till every person in the Land be dead.
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See Esa. 9. He shall snatch on the right hand, and be hungry, and he shall eate on the left hand, and not be satisfied;
See Isaiah 9. He shall snatch on the right hand, and be hungry, and he shall eat on the left hand, and not be satisfied;
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they shall eate every man the flesh of his own arme, Manasseh Ephraim, and Ephraim Manasseh, &c. And for all this his anger is not turned away,
they shall eat every man the Flesh of his own arm, Manasses Ephraim, and Ephraim Manasses, etc. And for all this his anger is not turned away,
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but his hand is stretched out still, vers. 20, 21. Justice will finde worke a great while,but his hand is stretched out still, vers. 20, 21. justice will find work a great while,
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if this be onely imployed about a people, 'twill eate out all and looke over the hatch for more.
if this be only employed about a people, it'll eat out all and look over the hatch for more.
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The poore man that lay wounded, when all passed by, Christ took compassion upon him. Grace doth so worke, as best to shew its own nature;
The poor man that lay wounded, when all passed by, christ took compassion upon him. Grace does so work, as best to show its own nature;
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For all this his anger is not put away, &c. When justice hath destroyed a whole Land,For all this his anger is not put away, etc. When Justice hath destroyed a Whole Land,
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yet not a jot satisfied nor pacified, but stands ready to burne it againe and againe.
yet not a jot satisfied nor pacified, but Stands ready to burn it again and again.
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Mercy finisheth her worke, that consummates the creature: justice finisheth her worke too, and this consumes the creature.
Mercy finisheth her work, that consummates the creature: Justice finisheth her work too, and this consumes the creature.
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When justice doth finish her worke, yet then 'tis righteous, 'tis in righteousnesse. He will finish his worke [ in righteousnesse ].
When Justice does finish her work, yet then it's righteous, it's in righteousness. He will finish his work [ in righteousness ].
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If this be the determination of God upon us, that justice shall finish her work in the middest of us, we are in a consumption, and can never recover.
If this be the determination of God upon us, that Justice shall finish her work in the midst of us, we Are in a consumption, and can never recover.
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He [ will finish ] his worke in righteousnesse, &c. That's a fatall sentence.He [ will finish ] his work in righteousness, etc. That's a fatal sentence.
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If free grace intercept not, till justice hath finished her worke, 'twill eate us out all.
If free grace intercept not, till Justice hath finished her work, it'll eat us out all.
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Wee have deserved to die all; beate at heaven, to know whether the heart of God be hardened as yours is,
we have deserved to die all; beat At heaven, to know whither the heart of God be hardened as yours is,
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and whether he be onely judiciarily bent against us. And whom he will he hardens, &c. Flint to flint, strikes nothing but fire.
and whither he be only judiciarily bent against us. And whom he will he hardens, etc. Flint to flint, strikes nothing but fire.
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God hardened and we hardened, nothing but blowes and fire, will or can issue out of this.
God hardened and we hardened, nothing but blows and fire, will or can issue out of this.
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Plead with God for grace and compassion for the Land, or we cannot live. More particularly, I would make application of this point.
Plead with God for grace and compassion for the Land, or we cannot live. More particularly, I would make application of this point.
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Grace is free in soule distresses, let us all feed upon this doctrine.
Grace is free in soul Distresses, let us all feed upon this Doctrine.
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God doth not choose us and imbrace us for our beautie, as Ahasuerus did Esther, and yet this is it that makes many poore soules, to shake off what they should take hold on.
God does not choose us and embrace us for our beauty, as Ahasuerus did Esther, and yet this is it that makes many poor Souls, to shake off what they should take hold on.
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I am very filthy, preyed upon with this lust or that, & should such a one as I kisse the King of glory? Is there any reason to thinke, that he will take me into his armes,
I am very filthy, preyed upon with this lust or that, & should such a one as I kiss the King of glory? Is there any reason to think, that he will take me into his arms,
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and make me his delight? Wee may not measure the wayes of God, by the wayes of man:
and make me his delight? we may not measure the ways of God, by the ways of man:
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Grace workes above reason, that which we can give no ground for, God doth:
Grace works above reason, that which we can give no ground for, God does:
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his love passeth knowledge, in the breadth, length, height, and depth of it, in the spring of it.
his love passes knowledge, in the breadth, length, height, and depth of it, in the spring of it.
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Why is this man or that beloved? can any man give a ground, more then that which Paul doth? It [ pleased ] God to reveale his Son in me.
Why is this man or that Beloved? can any man give a ground, more then that which Paul does? It [ pleased ] God to reveal his Son in me.
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Nothing can be rendered as a reason of Gods love to any thing, but to Christ;
Nothing can be rendered as a reason of God's love to any thing, but to christ;
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if any thing incite him towards us, 'tis that which deters us from him, to wit, our desperate condition.
if any thing incite him towards us, it's that which deters us from him, to wit, our desperate condition.
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so that we are become as the Psalmist saith, Altogether filthy, Psal. 14.3.
so that we Are become as the Psalmist Says, Altogether filthy, Psalm 14.3.
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Such as are altogether filthy, cannot offer any thing of their own altogether cleane, and yet so it must be, to him who is altogether so,
Such as Are altogether filthy, cannot offer any thing of their own altogether clean, and yet so it must be, to him who is altogether so,
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or else it obtaines nothing with him; and therefore 'tis that the Scripture speakes of our righteousnesse, as menstruous ragges.
or Else it obtains nothing with him; and Therefore it's that the Scripture speaks of our righteousness, as menstruous rags.
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I have now shewed, you that mercy cannot be merited, but justice may.
I have now showed, you that mercy cannot be merited, but Justice may.
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The favour of God goes for nothing in man, but the wrath of God goes forth alwayes for something in man:
The favour of God Goes for nothing in man, but the wrath of God Goes forth always for something in man:
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a course of sin should be trembled at:
a course of since should be trembled At:
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ah Lord, what will this bring about? My goodnesse extends not to God, but my wickednesse doth.
ah Lord, what will this bring about? My Goodness extends not to God, but my wickedness does.
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and to hold faith and a good conscience, in despight of all? Were not them we read of in the Hebrewes, out of weaknesse made strong; and the point in hand tells us, that this is the way of God.
and to hold faith and a good conscience, in despite of all? Were not them we read of in the Hebrews, out of weakness made strong; and the point in hand tells us, that this is the Way of God.
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COLOSSIANS 1.22. In the body of his flesh. COLOSSIANS 1.22. In the body of his Flesh.
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CHrist can make worke with any instrument, out of the dust can he raise seed to Abraham: he assumes a body of flesh like ours,
christ can make work with any Instrument, out of the dust can he raise seed to Abraham: he assumes a body of Flesh like ours,
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and in this body saves the soules of men.
and in this body saves the Souls of men.
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Earth is the basest Element, and yet out of this Christ makes a body, and doth by it the noblest things.
Earth is the Basest Element, and yet out of this christ makes a body, and does by it the Noblest things.
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The meane and low wayes that God goes in, to bring about the greatest and bravest workes, is wonderfull:
The mean and low ways that God Goes in, to bring about the greatest and Bravest works, is wonderful:
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he chooseth weake things, and with these destroys strong.
he chooses weak things, and with these Destroys strong.
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Flesh is weake, and with this he destroys spirits, the strongest spirits, principalities, powers, all the enemies of our salvation:
Flesh is weak, and with this he Destroys spirits, the Strongest spirits, principalities, Powers, all the enemies of our salvation:
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Yea he taketh things which are not, to bring to naught things which are.
Yea he Takes things which Are not, to bring to nought things which Are.
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One is not, meaning Joseph, which was slaine, and by this one which was not, by this despised person, were all the rest made to stoop,One is not, meaning Joseph, which was slain, and by this one which was not, by this despised person, were all the rest made to stoop,
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yea by this one that was not, was all the rest, father and children sav'd.
yea by this one that was not, was all the rest, father and children saved.
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Joseph was in this a type of Christ, by taking a body, a humane body, he was sold into bondage, slaine;Joseph was in this a type of christ, by taking a body, a humane body, he was sold into bondage, slain;
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one that was not, and by this brought to nought things that are, sin, Satan, hell,
one that was not, and by this brought to nought things that Are, since, Satan, hell,
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and made the way open to heaven, which was shut with everlasting dores. 'Tis no matter what the instrument is, so the power used be vast.
and made the Way open to heaven, which was shut with everlasting doors. It's no matter what the Instrument is, so the power used be vast.
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Sampson with a jaw-bone of an Asse, slew heapes upon heapes: the arme was mightie, though the instrument was weake and unlikely.Sampson with a jawbone of an Ass, slew heaps upon heaps: the arm was mighty, though the Instrument was weak and unlikely.
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The power Christ hath, to worke with, is absolute, he hath much within him, he needeth little without him,
The power christ hath, to work with, is absolute, he hath much within him, he needs little without him,
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whether he hath any or none, it is all one, he is himselfe so mightie, he is a Sampson, every haire of his head stronger then a Goliah, every finger stronger then an arme, every glo•e of his eye, more terrible then legions of devills.
whither he hath any or none, it is all one, he is himself so mighty, he is a Sampson, every hair of his head Stronger then a Goliath, every finger Stronger then an arm, every glo•e of his eye, more terrible then legions of Devils.
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Christ is the power of God, the great power of God, as they falsly said of the Sorcerer, he can with his own hand worke salvation.
christ is the power of God, the great power of God, as they falsely said of the Sorcerer, he can with his own hand work salvation.
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That which can doe a thing alone, can doe it with a small concurrence;
That which can do a thing alone, can do it with a small concurrence;
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if the hand be the hand of Sampson, then whether a bone or feather be in that hand, 'tis all one, the worke intended, will be accomplished, Sampson will be mortall to his enemies,
if the hand be the hand of Sampson, then whither a bone or feather be in that hand, it's all one, the work intended, will be accomplished, Sampson will be Mortal to his enemies,
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and accomplish his will, what ever instrument he workes by. The things wee use must contribute joyntly with us, to the worke we set upon,
and accomplish his will, what ever Instrument he works by. The things we use must contribute jointly with us, to the work we Set upon,
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because we are too weak for it, we take up no instrument, but wee borrow something from it which we need,
Because we Are too weak for it, we take up no Instrument, but we borrow something from it which we need,
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and therefore picke and choose when wee take up tooles, lest we faile in our end.
and Therefore pick and choose when we take up tools, lest we fail in our end.
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'Tis not so with Christ, he takes up no instrument from necessitie, he is so compleat himselfe,
It's not so with christ, he Takes up no Instrument from necessity, he is so complete himself,
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and therefore any thing that comes next to hand, a jaw-bone, a sling, a nayle, a clod of earth, a body of flesh like ours, weapon enough to overthrow all the powers of darknesse.
and Therefore any thing that comes next to hand, a jawbone, a sling, a nail, a clod of earth, a body of Flesh like ours, weapon enough to overthrow all the Powers of darkness.
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'Tis no matter what the instrument be, so that it hath but the advantage of divine ordination to such an end.
It's no matter what the Instrument be, so that it hath but the advantage of divine ordination to such an end.
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All the means that God useth are effectuall to his end, because he hath appointed them,
All the means that God uses Are effectual to his end, Because he hath appointed them,
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and not for any cause or reason naturally in themselves.
and not for any cause or reason naturally in themselves.
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If there be no likely power in an instituted means, yet it shall accomplish its end, because instituted.
If there be no likely power in an instituted means, yet it shall accomplish its end, Because instituted.
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I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ, 'tis the power of God unto salvation.
I am not ashamed of the Gospel of christ, it's the power of God unto salvation.
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To speak a few plain words of a despised person, and think by this to convert the souls of men from their wicked wayes,
To speak a few plain words of a despised person, and think by this to convert the Souls of men from their wicked ways,
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and to bring them to heaven, and to wave a lofty strain of humane wisdome, more likely to take, I am not ashamed to do this;
and to bring them to heaven, and to wave a lofty strain of humane Wisdom, more likely to take, I am not ashamed to do this;
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this course may seem folly, yet certainly it shall accomplish its work, 'twill be the power of God to salvation,
this course may seem folly, yet Certainly it shall accomplish its work, it'll be the power of God to salvation,
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because the will of God hath instituted it.
Because the will of God hath instituted it.
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That Christ should have such a frail instrument, and no other, to wit, a body of flesh, a substance capable of death, to conquer death withall, was of Gods appointment;
That christ should have such a frail Instrument, and no other, to wit, a body of Flesh, a substance capable of death, to conquer death withal, was of God's appointment;
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a body hast thou prepared for me, and therefore effectuall to such an end. God eyes himself in all he doth by us:a body hast thou prepared for me, and Therefore effectual to such an end. God eyes himself in all he does by us:
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He doth so order action and instrument, as may most advance his own glory. When the instrument is great, God is little;
He does so order actium and Instrument, as may most advance his own glory. When the Instrument is great, God is little;
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we cannot see much of Christ, when he takes up much of any thing here below to do his will by.
we cannot see much of christ, when he Takes up much of any thing Here below to do his will by.
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Mans argumentation generally, is very destructive to the glory of God: That hand which is most visible still, that did all.
men argumentation generally, is very destructive to the glory of God: That hand which is most visible still, that did all.
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Saul hath slain his thousand, David his ten thousand, God none.Saul hath slave his thousand, David his ten thousand, God none.
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God therefore leaves all which we so much look upon, and goes alone, and doth work with poor despised ones, which we cast off.
God Therefore leaves all which we so much look upon, and Goes alone, and does work with poor despised ones, which we cast off.
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The Stone which the builders refused, he must be head: Weak and unlikely things to sense, are trampled upon by us;
The Stone which the Builders refused, he must be head: Weak and unlikely things to sense, Are trampled upon by us;
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Can death bring about heaven? Can base things bring about glory? Thus we reject and refuse things,
Can death bring about heaven? Can base things bring about glory? Thus we reject and refuse things,
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and then God uses them, and then he is seen as God.
and then God uses them, and then he is seen as God.
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The humanity of Christ was the fittest medium in the world, to demonstrate the Divinity of Christ by, to all the world.
The humanity of christ was the Fittest medium in the world, to demonstrate the Divinity of christ by, to all the world.
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For such an organ as ours to be made do mighty things, made beholders put that question, What manner of man Christ was.
For such an organ as ours to be made doe mighty things, made beholders put that question, What manner of man christ was.
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We admire power, wisdome, and every attribute else, when they put forth themselves by poore and unlikely things, and not else.
We admire power, Wisdom, and every attribute Else, when they put forth themselves by poor and unlikely things, and not Else.
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If means be likely to such an end, according to our reason, we usually never look at God,
If means be likely to such an end, according to our reason, we usually never look At God,
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but bury the glory of all that is done, in instruments. Enemies to Christ should tremble at this point.
but bury the glory of all that is done, in Instruments. Enemies to christ should tremble At this point.
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The kingdome of the Devill is strong, men are confident and rage, Round-heads shall not live a man of them:
The Kingdom of the devil is strong, men Are confident and rage, Roundheads shall not live a man of them:
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God suddenly blast this pride with a little power.
God suddenly blast this pride with a little power.
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Men despised for valour and skill, God makes to drink the blood of despisers, so he will do, 'tis his way.
Men despised for valour and skill, God makes to drink the blood of despisers, so he will do, it's his Way.
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Great men, and great spirits, should abase themselves, if they will not, weak things, Worms, Flies, Frogs, shall devoure a king.
Great men, and great spirits, should abase themselves, if they will not, weak things, Worms, Flies, Frogs, shall devour a King.
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The heart secretly riseth, but the man is openly puld down;
The heart secretly Riseth, but the man is openly pulled down;
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the ruine of the stout-hearted is very notorious by two circumstances, in that it is done openly and utterly;
the ruin of the stouthearted is very notorious by two Circumstances, in that it is done openly and utterly;
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that God useth weak means to overthrow strong, and so, as never to rise more:
that God uses weak means to overthrow strong, and so, as never to rise more:
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They sank as a stone, saith the Text. Doth a stone rise again? Jael nails Sisera to the ground, could he rise again? Ah! what is become of many thousands of the Lords enemies in this Land, which were mighty in battell? Are they not sunk as a stone, pinned to the ground, gone to their center, to their place, whence they cannot return,They sank as a stone, Says the Text. Does a stone rise again? Jael nails Sisera to the ground, could he rise again? Ah! what is become of many thousands of the lords enemies in this Land, which were mighty in battle? are they not sunk as a stone, pinned to the ground, gone to their centre, to their place, whence they cannot return,
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and this by poor despised means? With weake instruments God doth through work:
and this by poor despised means? With weak Instruments God does through work:
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David strikes down the Philistine, and that is not all, he is used to make sure work with him, he runs and cuts off his head, which shadowed out the utter ruine of the kingdome of the Devill by Christ a despised man.David strikes down the Philistine, and that is not all, he is used to make sure work with him, he runs and cuts off his head, which shadowed out the utter ruin of the Kingdom of the devil by christ a despised man.
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God is upon a design the world will not believe; not a man shall stand before him that stands against him:
God is upon a Design the world will not believe; not a man shall stand before him that Stands against him:
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The baiers of the Lord shall be destroyed, that is, all of them. If any ask how this shall be, because things are so unlikely.The baiers of the Lord shall be destroyed, that is, all of them. If any ask how this shall be, Because things Are so unlikely.
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I answer, The Lord creates evill; he can take any thing, a hailstone, a wounded man,
I answer, The Lord creates evil; he can take any thing, a hailstone, a wounded man,
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and form them into deadly instruments for his enemies.
and from them into deadly Instruments for his enemies.
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The fan in Christs hand, 'tis but a weak thing, a despised company, yet he will throughly purge his floore, he will out with all that offends.
The fan in Christ hand, it's but a weak thing, a despised company, yet he will thoroughly purge his floor, he will out with all that offends.
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When some bad humors are let out, they gather and swell again, there is no end of action in an evill heart, till there be an utter end of the man.
When Some bad humours Are let out, they gather and swell again, there is no end of actium in an evil heart, till there be an utter end of the man.
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'Tis sad to behold, how enemies gather ino a head again, when blasted from heaven; we shall prevaile, we shall prevaile. The Devill befools wise men;
It's sad to behold, how enemies gather Into a head again, when blasted from heaven; we shall prevail, we shall prevail. The devil befools wise men;
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How can ye prevaile, and cannot conquer the weaknesse of God? Poor weak things,
How can you prevail, and cannot conquer the weakness of God? Poor weak things,
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if you cannot conquer an army of men, how will you conquer a legion of Angels? God hath a reserve which you are not aware of;
if you cannot conquer an army of men, how will you conquer a legion of Angels? God hath a reserve which you Are not aware of;
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you choose out your stoutest for a forlorn, but God his weakest, and yet these are too hard for you,
you choose out your Stoutest for a forlorn, but God his Weakest, and yet these Are too hard for you,
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and yet you feed your fancy, that you shall prevaile:
and yet you feed your fancy, that you shall prevail:
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The Devill is in this (would bloody wretches were aware of it,) that he may have all;
The devil is in this (would bloody wretches were aware of it,) that he may have all;
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he would not have a man sit down in an evill way, till he come to his journeys end, which is Hell, the destruction of the body and soul.
he would not have a man fit down in an evil Way, till he come to his journeys end, which is Hell, the destruction of the body and soul.
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Christ hath many sorts of enemies, all should tremble at this point, that God doth great things with small means.
christ hath many sorts of enemies, all should tremble At this point, that God does great things with small means.
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There is a corporall war, and a spirituall war in England, and both bloody, in both Christ will conquer,
There is a corporal war, and a spiritual war in England, and both bloody, in both christ will conquer,
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how weak, and poor, and despised soever his instruments be, which he useth.
how weak, and poor, and despised soever his Instruments be, which he uses.
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When Christ drew out a party to go out against the kingdome of the Devill, observe how he furnished him with munition:
When christ drew out a party to go out against the Kingdom of the devil, observe how he furnished him with munition:
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Go, saith he, and take neither sword, nor staffe, nor money, yet these carried it in the businesse they went about.Go, Says he, and take neither sword, nor staff, nor money, yet these carried it in the business they went about.
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Externall advantages about internall works, are much lookt at, and much sway with sense: what power, what honour and wealth goes along with the wayes which are profest;
External advantages about internal works, Are much looked At, and much sway with sense: what power, what honour and wealth Goes along with the ways which Are professed;
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Christ takes neither, and yet raiseth up his Kingdome in the world;
christ Takes neither, and yet Raiseth up his Kingdom in the world;
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sends out men not a whit seconded from secular advantage, no power from man, but the sword of men against them;
sends out men not a whit seconded from secular advantage, no power from man, but the sword of men against them;
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no honour from men, but the frownes of all against them, and yet turnes the world thus opposite, with two or three, upside down.
no honour from men, but the frowns of all against them, and yet turns the world thus opposite, with two or three, upside down.
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These are they which turn the world upside down. These Are they which turn the world upside down.
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The world is a vast body, and holds very hard in its way, and yet this turned upside down by two or three despised ones:
The world is a vast body, and holds very hard in its Way, and yet this turned upside down by two or three despised ones:
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Thus hath Christ done, thus doth Christ do, and thus will he. Choller is a scurvie humor, it burns black mens throats and tongues.
Thus hath christ done, thus does christ doe, and thus will he. Choler is a scurvy humour, it burns black men's throats and tongues.
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The Devill hath shot thousands in the mouth, if not in the heart, in this war, between Presbyterians and Independants.
The devil hath shot thousands in the Mouth, if not in the heart, in this war, between Presbyterians and Independents.
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O how wickedly do some good men talk now!
O how wickedly do Some good men talk now!
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and yet Christ will live, and every tittle of his will shall live, though bad and good shoot at it.
and yet christ will live, and every tittle of his will shall live, though bad and good shoot At it.
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Satan hath as large an army in the field now, as ever was known, bad men, good men;
Satan hath as large an army in the field now, as ever was known, bad men, good men;
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Satan is got into Judas, yea, and he is got into Peter, Master, drive gently, drive warily, save your skin,
Satan is god into Judas, yea, and he is god into Peter, Master, drive gently, drive warily, save your skin,
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and avoid the bloody cup, and yet Christ will be too hard for both.
and avoid the bloody cup, and yet christ will be too hard for both.
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Christ wants wit, and wants learning, and many things else, in the eyes of standers by,
christ Wants wit, and Wants learning, and many things Else, in the eyes of standers by,
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and yet though so weak, conquers: God hath chose, the foolish things of the world, to confound the wise.
and yet though so weak, conquers: God hath chosen, the foolish things of the world, to confound the wise.
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God should be honoured in his way:
God should be honoured in his Way:
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the Psalmist breaks forth sweetly into blessing God from this ground, that God out of the mouth of babes, should ordain strength.
the Psalmist breaks forth sweetly into blessing God from this ground, that God out of the Mouth of babes, should ordain strength.
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And so Deborah notes it in her song, specially and sweetly, how Jael a woman, did a mans work,
And so Deborah notes it in her song, specially and sweetly, how Jael a woman, did a men work,
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and used a mans instrument She put her hand to the nail, and her righ hand to the [ work-mans ] hammer.
and used a men Instrument She put her hand to the nail, and her Right hand to the [ workmans ] hammer.
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Women are usuall very aucherd at mans work, left-handed, but Jael is right-handed at it, she put her right hand, &c. and that which was a work-mans hammer, is now a work-womans hammer,
Women Are usual very aucherd At men work, Left-handed, but Jael is right-handed At it, she put her right hand, etc. and that which was a workmans hammer, is now a work-womans hammer,
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and she blesses God, and extols him, that ••us trode down strength by weaknesse, and turn'd a woman into a man,
and she Blesses God, and extols him, that ••us trodden down strength by weakness, and turned a woman into a man,
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and a man into a beast, and butchered him on the ground:
and a man into a beast, and butchered him on the ground:
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So should we now, that children are turned into men, little prentise boyes, made valiant to cut off the mighty,
So should we now, that children Are turned into men, little prentice boys, made valiant to Cut off the mighty,
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and do the great works of the kingdome, and little towns and villages, to waste great forces.
and do the great works of the Kingdom, and little Towns and villages, to waste great forces.
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Certainly, we of this Land are very much behinde hand with God, in honouring and praising of him, according to this admirable way of working.
Certainly, we of this Land Are very much behind hand with God, in honouring and praising of him, according to this admirable Way of working.
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Things that are precious, you will lose none of them, you save the very dust of gold.
Things that Are precious, you will loose none of them, you save the very dust of gold.
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The manifestations of God, are the most precious things in all the world;
The manifestations of God, Are the most precious things in all the world;
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the very dust of Gods feet, in every path of his, we should carefully keep, we should talk of all his doings, how much more therefore of his wonderfull doings,
the very dust of God's feet, in every path of his, we should carefully keep, we should talk of all his doings, how much more Therefore of his wonderful doings,
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when he doth much with nothing, and much for nothing, for worse then nothing, to wit, sinfull man.
when he does much with nothing, and much for nothing, for Worse then nothing, to wit, sinful man.
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How God goes in the Sanctuary, and how he goes out of the Sanctuary, in the family, in the city, in the countrey, in the army, upon what weak legs,
How God Goes in the Sanctuary, and how he Goes out of the Sanctuary, in the family, in the City, in the country, in the army, upon what weak legs,
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and with what little toes, should be all written down in the heart first, and then carried up to heaven for God to reade.
and with what little toes, should be all written down in the heart First, and then carried up to heaven for God to read.
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Our father loves to have his children brought home to him often, to see them and their Nurse, how well they prosper together.
Our father loves to have his children brought home to him often, to see them and their Nurse, how well they prosper together.
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You cannot present God with a more taking sight in all the world, then with one of his own actions, with its speciall circumstances.
You cannot present God with a more taking sighed in all the world, then with one of his own actions, with its special Circumstances.
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They were under the Law, to lay their hand of the head of some offerings, that was to point out Christ, on whom they trusted.
They were under the Law, to lay their hand of the head of Some offerings, that was to point out christ, on whom they trusted.
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Bring an offering to God, any action of God with its speciall circumstances, and you lay your hand on the head of the offering, you point out Christ to all the world,
Bring an offering to God, any actium of God with its special Circumstances, and you lay your hand on the head of the offering, you point out christ to all the world,
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as he whom you trusted on in your way, and as he whom you would have all else, to do the like,
as he whom you trusted on in your Way, and as he whom you would have all Else, to do the like,
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and on none else, and this is very sweet to God, he loves to lie high in the breast of all.
and on none Else, and this is very sweet to God, he loves to lie high in the breast of all.
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God hath done things in England so, me thinks, as to be crowned for ever in every English heart:
God hath done things in England so, me thinks, as to be crowned for ever in every English heart:
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by a very noise amongst the Mulberry trees, he makes the mighty run and fall: Not by might, nor by power, but my Spirit, saith God.
by a very noise among the Mulberry trees, he makes the mighty run and fallen: Not by might, nor by power, but my Spirit, Says God.
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'Tis by how much God gains in your hearts, that you are to measure his love to you in his works.
It's by how much God gains in your hearts, that you Are to measure his love to you in his works.
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With little God doth much for you, if with much you do little for him, in speaking of him,
With little God does much for you, if with much you do little for him, in speaking of him,
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and living to him, all will end sadly at last.
and living to him, all will end sadly At last.
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If nothing will set an instrument in tune, you break it and burn it, this makes me feare our state in the midst of hope:
If nothing will Set an Instrument in tune, you break it and burn it, this makes me Fear our state in the midst of hope:
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God is very good to thee England, but thou continuest very bad, dead inwardly, dead spiritually, which according to reason, one would think, should make death corporally.
God is very good to thee England, but thou Continuest very bad, dead inwardly, dead spiritually, which according to reason, one would think, should make death corporally.
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Finally, this way of God should be trusted in; or this God, which can thus work, should be firmly rested on.
Finally, this Way of God should be trusted in; or this God, which can thus work, should be firmly rested on.
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When extremities are great, and little means appearing, then our hearts sink;
When extremities Are great, and little means appearing, then our hearts sink;
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now misery is mortall, but of our own making, for 'tis all one with God, to save with few, as with many.
now misery is Mortal, but of our own making, for it's all one with God, to save with few, as with many.
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Nothing kills the man, so long as faith keeps alive, and faith can never die,
Nothing kills the man, so long as faith keeps alive, and faith can never die,
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if the soul well consider the point in hand, that any thing is enough for God to work salvation by.
if the soul well Consider the point in hand, that any thing is enough for God to work salvation by.
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I am much in debt, but a little oile in the cruce left.
I am much in debt, but a little oil in the Cruce left.
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God can blesse a little, to rise to a subsistance, and to discharge off all ingagements.
God can bless a little, to rise to a subsistence, and to discharge off all engagements.
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A little of God is enough to make one very rich, very strong, very wise, very blessed in all conditions, let misery be as much as ' twill.
A little of God is enough to make one very rich, very strong, very wise, very blessed in all conditions, let misery be as much as ' 'twill.
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Some are disheartened from duty, because opposites before them are many, visible advantages very few, these soules lie insnared in their own devices,
some Are disheartened from duty, Because opposites before them Are many, visible advantages very few, these Souls lie Ensnared in their own devices,
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and dye at a distance from God, which they have set themselves, to keepe their body safe:
and die At a distance from God, which they have Set themselves, to keep their body safe:
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with a little light and an honest heart, God can enable to doe much, to fight with the Prince of darknesse, very learned heads, and very malicious hearts.
with a little Light and an honest heart, God can enable to do much, to fight with the Prince of darkness, very learned Heads, and very malicious hearts.
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Did not God inable many poore women, and illiterate men, to befoole the bloudy Clergie of the former ages of the world,
Did not God inable many poor women, and illiterate men, to befool the bloody Clergy of the former ages of the world,
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Resolution should carry on to dutie, and then let God alone to carry on in it,
Resolution should carry on to duty, and then let God alone to carry on in it,
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how weake soever you are, or how strong soever your enemies are.
how weak soever you Are, or how strong soever your enemies Are.
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A great dore was opened to Paul, and there were many enemies at it, he but one and weake,
A great door was opened to Paul, and there were many enemies At it, he but one and weak,
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and yet along he would, and venter upon Christ, to make way through them, which makes one weake one, stronger then a thousand.
and yet along he would, and venture upon christ, to make Way through them, which makes one weak one, Stronger then a thousand.
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'Tis certain, that infinite love moulders to nothing in our breast, under the notion of our owne merit, one way or other, though we observe it not.
It's certain, that infinite love moulders to nothing in our breast, under the notion of our own merit, one Way or other, though we observe it not.
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If a man lose his state, his arme, his life for me, if I thinke he was bound to it by any thing of mine, the life of the action dyes, the memory of the man and his kindnesse cannot live long:
If a man loose his state, his arm, his life for me, if I think he was bound to it by any thing of mine, the life of the actium dies, the memory of the man and his kindness cannot live long:
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Not an act that Christ doth, but we dash it to death, against some industry of our own.
Not an act that christ does, but we dash it to death, against Some industry of our own.
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That any creature loves me, is all love: that any one shews mercy to me, whether God or man, 'tis all mercy.
That any creature loves me, is all love: that any one shows mercy to me, whither God or man, it's all mercy.
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I am vilder then the earth, below all desert, desire, as far as hell is below heaven:
I am vilder then the earth, below all desert, desire, as Far as hell is below heaven:
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to preach themselves dead, to pray themselves dead, to fight themselves dead; and all these dyings, the dyings of the Lord Jesus.
to preach themselves dead, to pray themselves dead, to fight themselves dead; and all these dyings, the dyings of the Lord jesus.
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What any Christian suffers for you, you are to account it as Christ suffering, he makes men willing to die for you;
What any Christian suffers for you, you Are to account it as christ suffering, he makes men willing to die for you;
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The doctrine in hand, beats hard upon us for melting hearts. Christ suffers much for us, man suffers much for us, but neither considered by us.
The Doctrine in hand, beats hard upon us for melting hearts. christ suffers much for us, man suffers much for us, but neither considered by us.
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a heart at this height, stoopes and takes up kindnesse fully, sweetly, and keepes it in memory firmely.
a heart At this height, stoops and Takes up kindness Fully, sweetly, and keeps it in memory firmly.
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Things taken up as meere love, stick; otherwise not: This is a high and hard thing.
Things taken up as mere love, stick; otherwise not: This is a high and hard thing.
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I may instance this to you in God; he merits every thing at our hands we doe, and more then we can doe,
I may instance this to you in God; he merits every thing At our hands we do, and more then we can do,
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and yet he takes up all under the notion of kindnesse and love, and this makes him to remember all we doe, and all we suffer, exactly.
and yet he Takes up all under the notion of kindness and love, and this makes him to Remember all we do, and all we suffer, exactly.
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I remember the kindnesse of thy youth, and the love of thine espousalls. All is kindnesse and love, which man shews to God.I Remember the kindness of thy youth, and the love of thine espousals. All is kindness and love, which man shows to God.
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And when I was hungry, yee did [ give ] me this, and give me that; And when I was hungry, ye did [ give ] me this, and give me that;
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God looking upon all that we doe for him as gift, and as kindnesse, this makes him to remember it alwayes;
God looking upon all that we do for him as gift, and as kindness, this makes him to Remember it always;
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'tis hard to get to that pitch, which God moves at. It springs from love, strongly warm'd;
it's hard to get to that pitch, which God moves At. It springs from love, strongly warmed;
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the heart must lie very neere God, which hath this benefit: God hath but few that lie neere him.
the heart must lie very near God, which hath this benefit: God hath but few that lie near him.
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Things of life, will not live in a dead sea:
Things of life, will not live in a dead sea:
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the acts of God which he doth, they are very lively, and yet these will die,
the acts of God which he does, they Are very lively, and yet these will die,
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if the soule be not suitable which observes them.
if the soul be not suitable which observes them.
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Every degree of divine life, is not enough to keepe favours done for us so divinely alive, as they should be.
Every degree of divine life, is not enough to keep favours done for us so divinely alive, as they should be.
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'Tis more then hinted in the text.
It's more then hinted in the text.
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These Colossians had their Christian life, but yet not so, as to remember the love of Christ, to the life: alas, who have!
These colossians had their Christian life, but yet not so, as to Remember the love of christ, to the life: alas, who have!
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'Tis hard to melt some things, much fuell, much blowing and paines used, and yet all this must be, to dispose the matter, fitly to receive a lasting stamp and forme upon it.
It's hard to melt Some things, much fuel, much blowing and pains used, and yet all this must be, to dispose the matter, fitly to receive a lasting stamp and Form upon it.
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A heart melted with love, layes to heart the least paines and kindnesse shew'd to it.
A heart melted with love, lays to heart the least pains and kindness showed to it.
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Whence is this, to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me, said Elizabeth to Mary. Whence is this, to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me, said Elizabeth to Marry.
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As our hearts are below any duty, it should humble us, but as they are below things which are very weighty, it should humble us much more.
As our hearts Are below any duty, it should humble us, but as they Are below things which Are very weighty, it should humble us much more.
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O that there should be so many persons, bleeding in the fields for us, and so few hearts bleeding at home for them, and for our selves!
O that there should be so many Persons, bleeding in the fields for us, and so few hearts bleeding At home for them, and for our selves!
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he will looke upon the wounds and torments of your consciences, in the houre when you make your will, and not be affected.
he will look upon the wounds and torments of your Consciences, in the hour when you make your will, and not be affected.
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When mercy cannot bring forth, justice becomes the mid-wife, and this cryes save the womb, save the womb, let what will become of the childe;
When mercy cannot bring forth, Justice becomes the midwife, and this cries save the womb, save the womb, let what will become of the child;
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if this childe die, and bee puld to pieces between the legges, yet another may live, if the womb be preserved.
if this child die, and be pulled to Pieces between the legs, yet Another may live, if the womb be preserved.
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God much eyes the meanes he uses to doe us good, he will preserve the honour of these,
God much eyes the means he uses to do us good, he will preserve the honour of these,
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though thousands die which trample upon them. What Christ hath suffered for us, shall gain and save thousands, though it destroy you;
though thousands die which trample upon them. What christ hath suffered for us, shall gain and save thousands, though it destroy you;
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though you lay not Christs love to heart, yet Christ will have a great many to do it:
though you lay not Christ love to heart, yet christ will have a great many to do it:
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When I am lifted up, I will draw all men unto me. Christ makes means, and then blesseth them to their end;When I am lifted up, I will draw all men unto me. christ makes means, and then Blesses them to their end;
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men eye not this, and so die without the benefit of them. What Christ hath suffered for us;
men eye not this, and so die without the benefit of them. What christ hath suffered for us;
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he hath promised so to order, as to make it drawing and winning of us; that his lifting up upon the crosse, and from thence to heaven;
he hath promised so to order, as to make it drawing and winning of us; that his lifting up upon the cross, and from thence to heaven;
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shall lift up our souls from sins, and from thence to him, and to the place where he is.
shall lift up our Souls from Sins, and from thence to him, and to the place where he is.
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These words should be believingly urged, and then the work of our welfare would go on an end.
These words should be believingly urged, and then the work of our welfare would go on an end.
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As mercy stoops lowest, it takes up us;
As mercy stoops lowest, it Takes up us;
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for God to make means and blesse them, is mercy stooping very low, to take up them that are quite down.
for God to make means and bless them, is mercy stooping very low, to take up them that Are quite down.
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There is one point more I would willingly touch, ere I part from these words, and that is, The mortality of all earthly and fleshly things. Death passeth over all now.
There is one point more I would willingly touch, ere I part from these words, and that is, The mortality of all earthly and fleshly things. Death passes over all now.
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The body of beasts flesh, the body of our flesh, the body of Christs flesh, dies;
The body of beasts Flesh, the body of our Flesh, the body of Christ Flesh, die;
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In the body of his flesh through death. Some worms are small to look upon, and yet will penitrate and consume an Oak:In the body of his Flesh through death. some worms Are small to look upon, and yet will penitrate and consume an Oak:
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Sin is such a thing, small in the account of men, and yet gnawes asunder the strongest sinews.
since is such a thing, small in the account of men, and yet gnaws asunder the Strongest sinews.
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the body of Christ, transcendently compacted, not of this creation, NONLATINALPHABET, Heb. 9.11. as the Author to the Hebrews speaks, and yet sin dissolves & moulders this stately fabrick.
the body of christ, transcendently compacted, not of this creation,, Hebrew 9.11. as the Author to the Hebrews speaks, and yet since dissolves & moulders this stately fabric.
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From the greater to the lesse, we may argue safely:
From the greater to the less, we may argue safely:
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If the body of Christ cannot live, in respect of sin, surely no body else can.
If the body of christ cannot live, in respect of since, surely no body Else can.
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The body of Christ would have born more then all the world, and not have cracked:
The body of christ would have born more then all the world, and not have cracked:
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Vanity of vanity, all is vanity; the body of Christ dies;Vanity of vanity, all is vanity; the body of christ die;
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the body of all other things die, which stand further off from sin then the body of Christ,
the body of all other things die, which stand further off from since then the body of christ,
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and the body of man do:
and the body of man do:
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The body of Christ and the body of man stand in a more immediate relation to sin,
The body of christ and the body of man stand in a more immediate Relation to since,
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and the fruit thereof, then other things of the creation do, and yet sin eats out every body of the creation, those that stand furthest off from it:
and the fruit thereof, then other things of the creation do, and yet since eats out every body of the creation, those that stand furthest off from it:
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the whole world waxeth old, waxeth languishing, ' thath made its will, 'twill die in a moment, the glory of this world passeth away;
the Whole world Waxes old, Waxes languishing, ' thath made its will, it'll die in a moment, the glory of this world passes away;
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the forehead of this world, to wit, the heavens, will become wrinckled, and wax old. Wisdome will have no heaven here:
the forehead of this world, to wit, the heavens, will become wrinkled, and wax old. Wisdom will have no heaven Here:
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Death shall gnaw the greenest goard, the strongest mans body, and every body that bears respect to it.
Death shall gnaw the Greenest Guard, the Strongest men body, and every body that bears respect to it.
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We and our best friends die;
We and our best Friends die;
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[ your fathers ] where are they? My father, my father, the chariots and horsemen of Israel, &c. and yet this would not hold him, his dearest friend in the world must be gone.[ your Father's ] where Are they? My father, my father, the chariots and horsemen of Israel, etc. and yet this would not hold him, his dearest friend in the world must be gone.
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It shadowed out Christ, he is our Father, our Father, twice as good and as dear as all other friends;
It shadowed out christ, he is our Father, our Father, twice as good and as dear as all other Friends;
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that is, he is the dearest friend man hath in all the earth, and yet a fiery chariot fetches up this Father from his children here:
that is, he is the dearest friend man hath in all the earth, and yet a fiery chariot Fetches up this Father from his children Here:
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Christ goes away, [ I ] go away, and yee shall see [ me ] no more.
christ Goes away, [ I ] go away, and ye shall see [ me ] no more.
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So said Paul to his spirituall children, and it did cut to the quick. Justice doth retaliate.
So said Paul to his spiritual children, and it did Cut to the quick. justice does retaliate.
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We killed God in all, and so doth he us:
We killed God in all, and so does he us:
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we did run away from God, and left him solitary, and he makes every thing run from us, husband, wife, children, one dearer then all, Christ, and leaves us alone.
we did run away from God, and left him solitary, and he makes every thing run from us, husband, wife, children, one Dearer then all, christ, and leaves us alone.
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The spirit of the Angels which fell, was in us when we fell; pride and malice would have puld down God;
The Spirit of the Angels which fell, was in us when we fell; pride and malice would have pulled down God;
dt n1 pp-f dt n2 r-crq vvd, vbds p-acp pno12 c-crq pns12 vvd; n1 cc n1 vmd vhi vvn a-acp np1;
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we shew'd our will, but could not accomplish it upon God, but he hath upon us;
we showed our will, but could not accomplish it upon God, but he hath upon us;
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not we, nor any thing in our similitude can live;
not we, nor any thing in our similitude can live;
xx pns12, ccx d n1 p-acp po12 n1 vmb vvi;
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if God see but our shadow and Image, he strikes at it, as we did at his:
if God see but our shadow and Image, he strikes At it, as we did At his:
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Christ fared the worse for us, he dyes for having to do with us. What God means in all this, should be inquired into.
christ fared the Worse for us, he dies for having to doe with us. What God means in all this, should be inquired into.
np1 vvd dt jc p-acp pno12, pns31 vvz c-acp vhg p-acp n1 p-acp pno12. r-crq np1 vvz p-acp d d, vmd vbi vvn p-acp.
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What every carnall thing dying, and yet carnall affection alive? There is demonstration enough without, of the mortality of all things,
What every carnal thing dying, and yet carnal affection alive? There is demonstration enough without, of the mortality of all things,
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but no demonstration of this within us; our inward thoughts are, that our habitation shall indure for ever.
but no demonstration of this within us; our inward thoughts Are, that our habitation shall endure for ever.
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England all over is a demonstration of this point, that all things are bleeding and dying.England all over is a demonstration of this point, that all things Are bleeding and dying.
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Christ had rather that a thousand thousands of bodies should die, then one soul:
christ had rather that a thousand thousands of bodies should die, then one soul:
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one thing is aimed at, that all things die, to wit, the death of your lust, the life of faith;
one thing is aimed At, that all things die, to wit, the death of your lust, the life of faith;
pi n1 vbz vvn p-acp, cst d n2 vvi, pc-acp vvi, dt n1 pp-f po22 n1, dt n1 pp-f n1;
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and this is your lesson from this Doctrine.
and this is your Lesson from this Doctrine.
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Can you receive it? Every thing shall live for ever, when you can love all in Christ,
Can you receive it? Every thing shall live for ever, when you can love all in christ,
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and admire all in Christ, and make an advantage of love by all, to Christ.
and admire all in christ, and make an advantage of love by all, to christ.
cc vvi d p-acp np1, cc vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d, p-acp np1.
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All the ruines you behold in this kingdom, or in the whole creation, all the seas of blood wherin the world is at this day, are but to wash our hearts;
All the ruins you behold in this Kingdom, or in the Whole creation, all the Seas of blood wherein the world is At this day, Are but to wash our hearts;
av-d dt n2 pn22 vvb p-acp d n1, cc p-acp dt j-jn n1, d dt n2 pp-f n1 c-crq dt n1 vbz p-acp d n1, vbr cc-acp pc-acp vvi po12 n2;
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that's very foul, which must have all without, even Christ himself turn'd into blood, to cleanse it.
that's very foul, which must have all without, even christ himself turned into blood, to cleanse it.
d|vbz av j, r-crq vmb vhi d p-acp, av np1 px31 vvd p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi pn31.
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'Tis long ere carnall affections be slain;
It's long ere carnal affections be slave;
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every thing must die, and its blood be thrown in the face of conscience, ere the man will spit out what offends God.
every thing must die, and its blood be thrown in the face of conscience, ere the man will spit out what offends God.
d n1 vmb vvi, cc po31 n1 vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, c-acp dt n1 vmb vvi av q-crq vvz np1.
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The stability of all about you, bears much upon the rectitude of your affection.
The stability of all about you, bears much upon the rectitude of your affection.
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Take heed how you love husband, wife, children, you may hug them to death with a sinfull love:
Take heed how you love husband, wife, children, you may hug them to death with a sinful love:
vvb n1 c-crq pn22 vvb n1, n1, n2, pn22 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp n1 p-acp dt j n1:
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You complain of Cavalleers for killing your estates, trades, friends, but your own lust did all this spoile;
You complain of Cavaliers for killing your estates, trades, Friends, but your own lust did all this spoil;
pn22 vvb pp-f n2 p-acp vvg po22 n2, n2, n2, cc-acp po22 d n1 vdd d d n1;
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could the Word, or any lesser rod have killed your affection to the world, the good things thereof would have been all alive,
could the Word, or any lesser rod have killed your affection to the world, the good things thereof would have been all alive,
vmd dt n1, cc d jc n1 vhb vvn po22 n1 p-acp dt n1, dt j n2 av vmd vhi vbn d j,
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and in your hand at this day. Poore Christians should cheare themselves from this point. Thou hast nothing in this world, no wealth, no honours, no friends;
and in your hand At this day. Poor Christians should cheer themselves from this point. Thou hast nothing in this world, no wealth, no honours, no Friends;
cc p-acp po22 n1 p-acp d n1. j np1 vmd vvi px32 p-acp d n1. pns21 vh2 pix p-acp d n1, dx n1, dx n2, dx n2;
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thy gay clothing, is thy skin; thy lands, thy hands; thy wealth, thy health; 'twill be the case of all;
thy gay clothing, is thy skin; thy Lands, thy hands; thy wealth, thy health; it'll be the case of all;
po21 j n1, vbz po21 n1; po21 n2, po21 n2; po21 n1, po21 n1; pn31|vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f d;
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all is dying, to them that have it: naked came every one out of the wombe, and naked shall they thither return;
all is dying, to them that have it: naked Come every one out of the womb, and naked shall they thither return;
d vbz vvg, p-acp pno32 cst vhb pn31: j vvd d crd av pp-f dt n1, cc j vmb pns32 av vvi;
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every thing shall die from him that hath most: thou wilt have as much in the grave, as he that hath most out.
every thing shall die from him that hath most: thou wilt have as much in the grave, as he that hath most out.
d n1 vmb vvi p-acp pno31 cst vhz av-ds: pns21 vm2 vhi c-acp av-d p-acp dt n1, c-acp pns31 cst vhz av-ds av.
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The rich and the poor shake hands in the dust. There is danger in rich mens joy, and poor mens sorrow, about worldly things;
The rich and the poor shake hands in the dust. There is danger in rich men's joy, and poor men's sorrow, about worldly things;
dt j cc dt j vvi n2 p-acp dt n1. pc-acp vbz n1 p-acp j ng2 n1, cc j ng2 n1, p-acp j n2;
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The Doctrine in hand would cure both, if studied well;
The Doctrine in hand would cure both, if studied well;
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that all dies, me thinks, should make one not love much what one had, nor grieve much for what one has not,
that all die, me thinks, should make one not love much what one had, nor grieve much for what one has not,
cst d n2, pno11 vvz, vmd vvi crd xx vvi d r-crq pi vhd, ccx vvi av-d p-acp r-crq crd vhz xx,
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but in both, to look out after another state.
but in both, to look out After Another state.
cc-acp p-acp d, pc-acp vvi av p-acp j-jn n1.
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All things are dying here, but all things are ever living and everlasting above, O that I were there!
All things Are dying Here, but all things Are ever living and everlasting above, Oh that I were there!
d n2 vbr vvg av, cc-acp d n2 vbr av vvg cc j p-acp, uh cst pns11 vbdr a-acp!
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Were I in heaven, I should heare no more knels, nor passing-bels, no noise of warre.
Were I in heaven, I should hear no more kneels, nor passing-bells, no noise of war.
vbdr pns11 p-acp n1, pns11 vmd vvi av-dx av-dc vvz, ccx n2, dx n1 pp-f n1.
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In the bosome of Christ, all is quiet;
In the bosom of christ, all is quiet;
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there be a great many there, and yet they do not fight, nor kill one another, nor never wil.
there be a great many there, and yet they do not fight, nor kill one Another, nor never will.
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They are rivers of pleasure, which they drink of above; many going to drink at a river, fall not out, because there is water enough, and space enough;
They Are Rivers of pleasure, which they drink of above; many going to drink At a river, fallen not out, Because there is water enough, and Molle enough;
pns32 vbr n2 pp-f n1, r-crq pns32 vvb pp-f a-acp; d vvg pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, vvb xx av, c-acp pc-acp vbz n1 av-d, cc n1 d;
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but many thirsty creatures going to a bottle to drink, fight and pull it out of one anothers hand;
but many thirsty creatures going to a Bottle to drink, fight and pull it out of one another's hand;
cc-acp d j n2 vvg p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi, n1 cc vvi pn31 av pp-f crd j-jn n1;
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I cannot drink, saith one, 'twill be all drunk up, saith another; such a one drinks so much:
I cannot drink, Says one, it'll be all drunk up, Says Another; such a one drinks so much:
pns11 vmbx vvi, vvz pi, pn31|vmb vbi d vvn a-acp, vvz j-jn; d dt pi vvz av av-d:
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none of all these complaints when persons drink at a river, though thousands there, they drinke all together quietly,
none of all these complaints when Persons drink At a river, though thousands there, they drink all together quietly,
pi pp-f d d n2 c-crq n2 vvb p-acp dt n1, cs crd zz, pns32 vvb d av av-jn,
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because a river is a large cup, and hath springs at bottome:
Because a river is a large cup, and hath springs At bottom:
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so is the breast of Christ, 'tis a river of pleasure, yea 'tis rivers of pleasure;
so is the breast of christ, it's a river of pleasure, yea it's Rivers of pleasure;
av vbz dt n1 pp-f np1, pn31|vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, uh pn31|vbz n2 pp-f n1;
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thousands and thousand of thousands drink there all together, and no falling out, for want of convenience to drinke,
thousands and thousand of thousands drink there all together, and no falling out, for want of convenience to drink,
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or for feare of want of water, because there be springs at bottome.
or for Fear of want of water, Because there be springs At bottom.
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'Twere better to enjoy these things, then talke of them, one can but speake so brokenly of them.
'Twere better to enjoy these things, then talk of them, one can but speak so brokenly of them.
pn31|vbdr j pc-acp vvi d n2, cs n1 pp-f pno32, pi vmb p-acp vvi av av-vvn pp-f pno32.
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The strokes of God are various; they are most mortall which kill the soule. Our bodies are turned to dust apace, and our soules into stones as fast. Ah Lord!
The Strokes of God Are various; they Are most Mortal which kill the soul. Our bodies Are turned to dust apace, and our Souls into stones as fast. Ah Lord!
dt n2 pp-f np1 vbr j; pns32 vbr av-ds j-jn r-crq vvz dt n1. po12 n2 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi av, cc po12 n2 p-acp n2 c-acp av-j. uh n1!
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how brawnie, how bowellesse, how hard-hearted is England become, since a seate of war! Husbands lose armes, legs, lives abroad, and wife and children let starve at home. Our war is very bloudy: conscience in every man slaine:
how brawny, how bowellesse, how hardhearted is England become, since a seat of war! Husbands loose arms, legs, lives abroad, and wife and children let starve At home. Our war is very bloody: conscience in every man slain:
q-crq j, c-crq j, c-crq j vbz np1 vvn, c-acp dt n1 pp-f n1! ng1 vvb n2, n2, vvz av, cc n1 cc n2 vvb vvi p-acp n1-an. po12 n1 vbz av j: n1 p-acp d n1 vvn:
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not a tender heart scarce amongst us, to consider the condition of the greatest sufferers for us in the Land. Naball had his ease at home, his quarters quiet and plentifull;
not a tender heart scarce among us, to Consider the condition of the greatest sufferers for us in the Land. Nabal had his ease At home, his quarters quiet and plentiful;
xx dt j n1 av-j p-acp pno12, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt js n2 p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1 np1 vhd po31 n1 p-acp n1-an, po31 n2 j-jn cc j;
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but what David underwent abroad, to make it so at home, did not move, did not, nor would not Nabal consider.
but what David underwent abroad, to make it so At home, did not move, did not, nor would not Nabal Consider.
cc-acp q-crq np1 vvd av, pc-acp vvi pn31 av p-acp n1-an, vdd xx vvi, vdd xx, ccx vmd xx np1 vvb.
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'Tis your case, Londoners: During all these bleeding times, Christ hath been Quarter-master for you,
It's your case, Londoners: During all these bleeding times, christ hath been Quartermaster for you,
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and so appointed your quarters, that you have been very quiet, very blessed in peace and plenty;
and so appointed your quarters, that you have been very quiet, very blessed in peace and plenty;
cc av vvn po22 n2, cst pn22 vhb vbn av j-jn, av vvn p-acp n1 cc n1;
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but what your brethren undergoe abroad, to procure all this for you at home, which of you doth lay to heart? Ʋriah refused rest and solace at home,
but what your brothers undergo abroad, to procure all this for you At home, which of you does lay to heart? Ʋriah refused rest and solace At home,
cc-acp r-crq po22 n2 vvb av, pc-acp vvi d d c-acp pn22 p-acp n1-an, r-crq pp-f pn22 vdz vvi p-acp n1? np1 vvd n1 cc vvi p-acp n1-an,
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because of the sufferings and hardship, which the Armies of the Lord were in abroad. The backes and bellies of thousands of you, speake no such thing: Ah Lord!
Because of the sufferings and hardship, which the Armies of the Lord were in abroad. The backs and bellies of thousands of you, speak no such thing: Ah Lord!
c-acp pp-f dt n2 cc n1, r-crq dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbdr p-acp av. dt n2 cc n2 pp-f crd pp-f pn22, vvb dx d n1: uh n1!
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what will cure the pride and wantonnesse of this wicked Citie!
what will cure the pride and wantonness of this wicked city!
q-crq vmb vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d j n1!
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Drunkennesse and surfeiting now? Can you laugh when your brethren mourne, and when God frownes? yee Epicures, Can yee drinke wine in bowles,
drunkenness and surfeiting now? Can you laugh when your brothers mourn, and when God frowns? ye Epicureans, Can ye drink wine in bowls,
n1 cc vvg av? vmb pn22 vvi c-crq po22 n2 vvi, cc c-crq np1 n2? pn22 n2, vmb pn22 vvi n1 p-acp n2,
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and the bloud of your brethren in bowles? You should at all your exorbitant meetings, thus set fancy at worke;
and the blood of your brothers in bowls? You should At all your exorbitant meetings, thus Set fancy At work;
cc dt n1 pp-f po22 n2 p-acp n2? pn22 vmd p-acp d po22 j n2, av vvd n1 p-acp n1;
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The cup at my nose, is the bloud of the slaine: My curious napkins and table-clothes, are the skins of Christians:
The cup At my nose, is the blood of the slain: My curious napkins and Tablecloths, Are the skins of Christians:
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my guests the ghosts of the slaine: my mad lascivious songs, the groanings, gaspings, and shreechings of the wounded and dying.
my guests the Ghosts of the slain: my mad lascivious songs, the groanings, gaspings, and shreechings of the wounded and dying.
po11 n2 dt n2 pp-f dt j-vvn: po11 j j n2, dt n2-vvg, n2-vvg, cc n2-vvg pp-f dt j-vvn cc j-vvg.
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Canst thou not thinke thus, when thou art in the midst of thy jovall society? O, no;
Canst thou not think thus, when thou art in the midst of thy jovall society? O, no;
vm2 pns21 xx vvi av, c-crq pns21 vb2r p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1 n1? sy, uh-dx;
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'twould spoyle all my mirth, 'twould be like the hand-writing on the wall, to Belshasar. Dost thou tender more the spoyling of thy carnall mirth,
'twould spoil all my mirth, 'twould be like the handwriting on the wall, to Belshasar. Dost thou tender more the spoiling of thy carnal mirth,
pn31|vmd vvi d po11 n1, pn31|vmd vbi av-j dt n1 p-acp dt n1, pc-acp np1. vd2 pns21 vvi av-dc dt vvg pp-f po21 j n1,
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then the spoyling of thy eternall soule? The guilt of all the bloud that is slaine, will fall upon thee, as an unsensible soule.
then the spoiling of thy Eternal soul? The guilt of all the blood that is slain, will fallen upon thee, as an unsensible soul.
cs dt vvg pp-f po21 j n1? dt n1 pp-f d dt n1 cst vbz vvn, vmb vvi p-acp pno21, c-acp dt j n1.
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Hadst thou rather howle for ever, then forbeare mad-mirth a little while? If thou wilt not turne sinful mirth into mourning, God will turne it into howling.
Hadst thou rather howl for ever, then forbear mad-mirth a little while? If thou wilt not turn sinful mirth into mourning, God will turn it into howling.
vhd2 pns21 av-c vvi p-acp av, av vvb n1 dt j n1? cs pns21 vm2 xx vvi j n1 p-acp n1, np1 vmb vvi pn31 p-acp vvg.
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God loves not revenge, yet what he is exemplarily eminent in, he cannot endure that men should altogether slight.
God loves not revenge, yet what he is exemplarily eminent in, he cannot endure that men should altogether slight.
np1 vvz xx n1, av q-crq pns31 vbz av-j j p-acp, pns31 vmbx vvi d n2 vmd av j.
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God layes to heart all that we undergo for him; in all our afflictions, he is afflicted:
God lays to heart all that we undergo for him; in all our afflictions, he is afflicted:
np1 vvz p-acp n1 d cst pns12 vvb p-acp pno31; p-acp d po12 n2, pns31 vbz vvn:
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so should we lay to heart, all that he and his undergoe for us. 'Tis the grand medium of conversion, this that I touch:
so should we lay to heart, all that he and his undergo for us. It's the grand medium of conversion, this that I touch:
av vmd pns12 vvi p-acp n1, d cst pns31 cc po31 vvi p-acp pno12. pn31|vbz dt j fw-la pp-f n1, d cst pns11 vvb:
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What will melt the heart, if that love which bleeds to death for us, be forgotten.
What will melt the heart, if that love which bleeds to death for us, be forgotten.
q-crq vmb vvi dt n1, cs d n1 r-crq vvz p-acp n1 p-acp pno12, vbb vvn.
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Sinners, Christ hath suffered the wrath of God for you; he left more wealth then this world is worth, and became poore;
Sinners, christ hath suffered the wrath of God for you; he left more wealth then this world is worth, and became poor;
n2, np1 vhz vvn dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pn22; pns31 vvd dc n1 cs d n1 vbz j, cc vvd j;
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he left a mansion in glory, and took a body of flesh, a house of clay,
he left a mansion in glory, and took a body of Flesh, a house of clay,
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and in this house dyed, and left you all, that you might live for ever in the fruition of all.
and in this house died, and left you all, that you might live for ever in the fruition of all.
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Is all this nothing? Will you regard your sinnes, more then this Christ? Shall your lust live,
Is all this nothing? Will you regard your Sins, more then this christ? Shall your lust live,
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though Christ have dyed? The death and bloud of the Lord Jesus, will be upon you.
though christ have died? The death and blood of the Lord jesus, will be upon you.
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Can you looke upon pierced Christ, and not mourne? He will shew you your owne hardnesse of heart, in a like carriage;
Can you look upon pierced christ, and not mourn? He will show you your own hardness of heart, in a like carriage;
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COLOSSIANS 1.22. In the body of his flesh [ through death. ] IN severall verses foregoing, the extremitie of Christs sufferings is mentioned, and yet here againe. COLOSSIANS 1.22. In the body of his Flesh [ through death. ] IN several Verses foregoing, the extremity of Christ sufferings is mentioned, and yet Here again.
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In whom we have redemption through his bloud, vers. 14. This is repeated and amplified, ver. 20. where 'tis call'd the bloud of his crosse. In whom we have redemption through his blood, vers. 14. This is repeated and amplified, ver. 20. where it's called the blood of his cross.
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Here is the same thing repeated, but with variation of termes, what before was called bloud, and bloud of the crosse, is here called death. Christ did bleed to death for sinners.
Here is the same thing repeated, but with variation of terms, what before was called blood, and blood of the cross, is Here called death. christ did bleed to death for Sinners.
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Christ underwent much, but it workes but little upon us.
christ underwent much, but it works but little upon us.
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Often repetition of the same thing, is for energies sake, that what is not laid to heart at once speaking, may be at second;
Often repetition of the same thing, is for energies sake, that what is not laid to heart At once speaking, may be At second;
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often repetition of Christs sufferings, speaks lowdly this;
often repetition of Christ sufferings, speaks loudly this;
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That 'tis a hard thing to be kindly and throughly affected, with what others undergoe for us. That it's a hard thing to be kindly and thoroughly affected, with what Others undergo for us.
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Jacob underwent much for Laban, so did David for Nabal, heat and cold, but both coldly remembred, such cold carnall wretches they were both. Earth hath no sense;Jacob underwent much for Laban, so did David for Nabal, heat and cold, but both coldly remembered, such cold carnal wretches they were both. Earth hath no sense;
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this is the state of our soules naturally.
this is the state of our Souls naturally.
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Can a stone lay any thing to heart? Such was •abals heart, and such is ours, stones as wee came from the rocke from whence wee were digd. Affections follow sense:
Can a stone lay any thing to heart? Such was •abals heart, and such is ours, stones as we Come from the rock from whence we were dug. Affections follow sense:
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where nothing makes impression, there can be no compassion. Wee are dead in trespasses and sin:
where nothing makes impression, there can be no compassion. we Are dead in Trespasses and since:
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dead folkes consider not who mourne for them, who die with griefe for them. Faculties hardened, the childe will throw aside what the mother which bore him, underwent;
dead folks Consider not who mourn for them, who die with grief for them. Faculties hardened, the child will throw aside what the mother which boar him, underwent;
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the pangs, the screeches, the teares of her that traveld in birth with him. Abilitie to dutie, springs not so much from things without, as from things within:
the pangs, the Screeches, the tears of her that traveled in birth with him. Ability to duty, springs not so much from things without, as from things within:
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as the soule is disposed, not as the man is ingaged, so the partie moves.
as the soul is disposed, not as the man is engaged, so the party moves.
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I will demonstrate to you, that disposition to this dutie of being throughly and kindly affected, with what others undergoe for us, is hardly attain'd.
I will demonstrate to you, that disposition to this duty of being thoroughly and kindly affected, with what Others undergo for us, is hardly attained.
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It springs from goodnesse purely contemplated; this is a very high thing to doe.
It springs from Goodness purely contemplated; this is a very high thing to do.
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Such a one did much for me, I did as much for him, or I may doe.
Such a one did much for me, I did as much for him, or I may do.
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If such be out in flesh, I am in purse. Now is others goodnesse kild with our owne;
If such be out in Flesh, I am in purse. Now is Others Goodness killed with our own;
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now is not the love of God, nor the love of man thought of, and how is it possible that either should be beautifull in my eye:
now is not the love of God, nor the love of man Thought of, and how is it possible that either should be beautiful in my eye:
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In such a spirit, love hath her wings cut, and no matter to worke upon, which is that that gives disposition to the soule, to keepe him alive for ever in my breast, which hath done any good for me.
In such a Spirit, love hath her wings Cut, and no matter to work upon, which is that that gives disposition to the soul, to keep him alive for ever in my breast, which hath done any good for me.
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We can doe nothing for Christ, nor his people, and yet all that is done for us by either, we thinke to be deserved.
We can do nothing for christ, nor his people, and yet all that is done for us by either, we think to be deserved.
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and that we would have done this and that, shall be presented before God as done:
and that we would have done this and that, shall be presented before God as done:
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COLOSSIANS 1.22. To present you holy, and unblamable, and unreprovable in his sight. COLOSSIANS 1.22. To present you holy, and Unblamable, and unreprovable in his sighed.
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TErmes here are multiplied, one thing meant, but not to be expressed to us, to wit, our state with God in another world.
TErmes Here Are multiplied, one thing meant, but not to be expressed to us, to wit, our state with God in Another world.
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The end and scope of all Christs industry is exegetically exprest in this clause, (i) one word explaining and opening another.
The end and scope of all Christ industry is exegetically expressed in this clause, (i) one word explaining and opening Another.
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To present you holy, (i) without spot, and without reproofe, so as not to be disliked, To present you holy, (i) without spot, and without reproof, so as not to be disliked,
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nor reproved in the least kinde, by perfect justice it selfe, but honoured and advanced as a compleat being for ever, in the presence of God. nor reproved in the least kind, by perfect Justice it self, but honoured and advanced as a complete being for ever, in the presence of God.
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To present you holy and unblamable, &c. This translation and the originall run along together throughout almost, onely they part in the last word:To present you holy and Unblamable, etc. This Translation and the original run along together throughout almost, only they part in the last word:
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You read, in his sight, the text is, before him, and unreprovable [ before him ] Actions and persons come before God,
You read, in his sighed, the text is, before him, and unreprovable [ before him ] Actions and Persons come before God,
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and the purity of both is exactly lookt after, but neither to be found in us,
and the purity of both is exactly looked After, but neither to be found in us,
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but both in and from Christ; from Christ not simply as the Son of God, the second person in the Trinitie,
but both in and from christ; from christ not simply as the Son of God, the second person in the Trinity,
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but from Christ as Mediator, as the Father hath deputed the Son to take our nature, dye, rise,
but from christ as Mediator, as the Father hath deputed the Son to take our nature, die, rise,
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and stand before him with us in his hand, presenting himselfe before the face of Justice first,
and stand before him with us in his hand, presenting himself before the face of justice First,
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and then us in his nature, in the body of his flesh, &c. To present you holy, &c. Divine presentation must be our subject now to stand upon, which I will prosecute according to this method;
and then us in his nature, in the body of his Flesh, etc. To present you holy, etc. Divine presentation must be our Subject now to stand upon, which I will prosecute according to this method;
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First more remotely, and then proximately. The object of divine presentation is God:
First more remotely, and then proximately. The Object of divine presentation is God:
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All presents under the Law, they were brought before the Lord, but the goat, which was the scape goat, was presented alive before the Lord, Levit. 16.10. Presents of this nature, are our homage, wherein we lively testifie who is the Lord of all, which is none but God:
All presents under the Law, they were brought before the Lord, but the goat, which was the escape goat, was presented alive before the Lord, Levit. 16.10. Presents of this nature, Are our homage, wherein we lively testify who is the Lord of all, which is none but God:
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their offerings under the Law, they were a certain tenth of severall kinds, and these of the best,
their offerings under the Law, they were a certain tenth of several Kinds, and these of the best,
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and these brought to the Tabernacle, or tent of Gods presence, for divine acknowledgement: so 'tis at this day.
and these brought to the Tabernacle, or tent of God's presence, for divine acknowledgement: so it's At this day.
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All is ours, onely a certain tenth of the best, to wit, the heart, must be brought to the Tabernacle of presence, (i) to God,
All is ours, only a certain tenth of the best, to wit, the heart, must be brought to the Tabernacle of presence, (i) to God,
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and to Heaven, and presented to him. My sonne give me thy heart.
and to Heaven, and presented to him. My son give me thy heart.
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Wisdome so orders the course of things, as to preserve proprietie, that every thing should returne to him who is the Lord of all, a certain tenth of it, to wit, the spirit of every thing, the spirit in eating, the spirit in drinking, the spirit in preaching, in praying, in living, in dying;
Wisdom so order the course of things, as to preserve propriety, that every thing should return to him who is the Lord of all, a certain tenth of it, to wit, the Spirit of every thing, the Spirit in eating, the Spirit in drinking, the Spirit in preaching, in praying, in living, in dying;
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the spirit returnes to him that gave it. the Spirit returns to him that gave it.
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Wisdome hath so ordered, that all things in the spirit and vigour of them, should be presented to God.
Wisdom hath so ordered, that all things in the Spirit and vigour of them, should be presented to God.
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Man is a possessor of much, but not an absolute possessor, so as to acknowledge no superior title, he hath possession with injunction, fruition upon condition, he must extract the spirit of all the things he uses,
Man is a possessor of much, but not an absolute possessor, so as to acknowledge no superior title, he hath possession with injunction, fruition upon condition, he must extract the Spirit of all the things he uses,
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Wee have many things given unto us, to play the spirituall artist with them, to make jewels and bracelets, odors and crownes,
we have many things given unto us, to play the spiritual artist with them, to make Jewels and bracelets, odours and crowns,
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and bundle them up in his owne spirit, and bring them to the Father of spirits,
and bundle them up in his own Spirit, and bring them to the Father of spirits,
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and to him onely, for a present of thankesgiving. [ Offer to God ] the sacrifice of prayse.
and to him only, for a present of thanksgiving. [ Offer to God ] the sacrifice of praise.
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Wisedome so orders the course of things, as to preserve state: the Sea so gives out, as to returne all againe into it selfe;
Wisdom so order the course of things, as to preserve state: the Sea so gives out, as to return all again into it self;
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to preserve its own supreame greatnesse, that how ever proprieties are scattered, yet the grand propriety to rest still where it first did.
to preserve its own supreme greatness, that how ever proprieties Are scattered, yet the grand propriety to rest still where it First did.
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as you would and should be.
as you would and should be.
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Honour the Institution of Christ, how ever despised by men, or you cannot be so heavenly and so blessed,
Honour the Institution of christ, how ever despised by men, or you cannot be so heavenly and so blessed,
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and where his place should be for ever, and what train should follow, yea he was as if actually possessed of all.
and where his place should be for ever, and what train should follow, yea he was as if actually possessed of all.
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When David stood in Gods house, he could see into heaven plainly, and behold all the glory above,
When David stood in God's house, he could see into heaven plainly, and behold all the glory above,
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There is a great deale of advantage in ones standing, to look a great way.
There is a great deal of advantage in ones standing, to look a great Way.
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some persons have a great deale of heaven in them, look out and read them: some ordinances have a great deale of heaven, observe them.
Some Persons have a great deal of heaven in them, look out and read them: Some ordinances have a great deal of heaven, observe them.
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and before him where you shall ever be. Some workes have a great deale of heaven in them, reade them:
and before him where you shall ever be. some works have a great deal of heaven in them, read them:
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The choicest advantages to get this, you should carefully use, which would doe much in tother world, which would be much above,
The Choicest advantages to get this, you should carefully use, which would do much in tother world, which would be much above,
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and as high and as noble as its work. Our strength to high duty, is from full presence, and full communion;
and as high and as noble as its work. Our strength to high duty, is from full presence, and full communion;
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he will sup with you anon, and feast with you anon, and then all will be well, the soule strong,
he will sup with you anon, and feast with you anon, and then all will be well, the soul strong,
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believe it, the Lord Jesus is at hand, he hath sent his Prodromoi, his forerunners, to lay in some provision;
believe it, the Lord jesus is At hand, he hath sent his Prodromoi, his forerunners, to lay in Some provision;
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Open your mouth wide, and I will fill it. Hungring, longing, and praying, this is opening the mouth wide:Open your Mouth wide, and I will fill it. Hungering, longing, and praying, this is opening the Mouth wide:
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and where you shall be? O yes, rather then any thing in the world. The mercy is neare, yea very neare, which you thirst after.
and where you shall be? O yes, rather then any thing in the world. The mercy is near, yea very near, which you thirst After.
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Others are more ripened and mellowed by the rod, to whom my question is, Would you have your thoughts taken off from thinking so much of your calamitie? Would you have your soules thinke much, what you shall be,
Others Are more ripened and mellowed by the rod, to whom my question is, Would you have your thoughts taken off from thinking so much of your calamity? Would you have your Souls think much, what you shall be,
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There is nothing to be said to these spirits, till their burdens have more broken and humbled them.
There is nothing to be said to these spirits, till their burdens have more broken and humbled them.
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to black melancholy spirits and humors, &c. which they love and will not heare to part with. Rachel will not be comforted.
to black melancholy spirits and humours, etc. which they love and will not hear to part with. Rachel will not be comforted.
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How canst thou be remedied then? Some are married to a Blackmore, and will not be divorced;
How Canst thou be remedied then? some Are married to a Blackmore, and will not be divorced;
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but yet I cannot doe otherwise. Wouldst thou doe otherwise? No; I would not do otherwise.
but yet I cannot do otherwise. Wouldst thou do otherwise? No; I would not do otherwise.
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What must I onely thinke of Shimei that curses? Must I onely thinke of povertie? and onely thinke of sicknesse that is upon me? What necessitie of this? There is no necessitie of this,
What must I only think of Shimei that curses? Must I only think of poverty? and only think of sickness that is upon me? What necessity of this? There is no necessity of this,
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so we necessitate our minds, and marre all.
so we necessitate our minds, and mar all.
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Present things are the things onely to be minded, we must minde this, and we must minde it thus,
Present things Are the things only to be minded, we must mind this, and we must mind it thus,
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'tis hard to get thoughts high enough.
it's hard to get thoughts high enough.
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if wee be so wise and so heavenly as wee should be. We are the ruine of our own life:
if we be so wise and so heavenly as we should be. We Are the ruin of our own life:
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The world gives us husks and bones to feed on, we may fetch a dish from heaven to mend the matter well enough,
The world gives us husks and bones to feed on, we may fetch a dish from heaven to mend the matter well enough,
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though he could not tell whether he should be admitted thither.
though he could not tell whither he should be admitted thither.
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'twas a sweet dish to the prodigall, when he was eating huskes, to thinke what food was in his fathers house,
'twas a sweet dish to the prodigal, when he was eating husks, to think what food was in his Father's house,
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and what we shall be, we should rejoyce in tribulation;
and what we shall be, we should rejoice in tribulation;
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if wee did but pick up the crums from the Table above, if we did but consider where we shall be,
if we did but pick up the crumbs from the Table above, if we did but Consider where we shall be,
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choice spirits me thinkes might live well upon, and wade strongly through all tryals here, though they have these influences but now and then;
choice spirits me thinks might live well upon, and wade strongly through all trials Here, though they have these influences but now and then;
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although these dewes fall but now and then: so some influences of the highest heaven, of that state and condition we shall have;
although these dews fallen but now and then: so Some influences of the highest heaven, of that state and condition we shall have;
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some sweet dewes that fall, the Bees picke out of it a sweet stock, and doe well,
Some sweet dews that fallen, the Bees pick out of it a sweet stock, and do well,
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The very influence of heaven, is enough for some choice creatures to live upon;
The very influence of heaven, is enough for Some choice creatures to live upon;
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let not the bitternesse of evill men, make you lose your own sweetnesse: still consider, how precious you are, and to whom you shall be presented for ever.
let not the bitterness of evil men, make you loose your own sweetness: still Consider, how precious you Are, and to whom you shall be presented for ever.
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still consider what you are in the eye of God, what ever in the eye of man:
still Consider what you Are in the eye of God, what ever in the eye of man:
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I know you meet with much evill from evill men, let nothing sadden nor imbitter you;
I know you meet with much evil from evil men, let nothing sadden nor embitter you;
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I am tender of you the Lords people;
I am tender of you the lords people;
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& 'tis misery enough, one would not wish them more, what ever one undergoes by them.
& it's misery enough, one would not wish them more, what ever one undergoes by them.
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There is such a precious metall amongst the earth and rubbish of this world, that shines into heaven, that may make a rich and acceptable present, to the great State above, did the world see it: their blindnesse is their plague;
There is such a precious metal among the earth and rubbish of this world, that shines into heaven, that may make a rich and acceptable present, to the great State above, did the world see it: their blindness is their plague;
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A brutish spirit possesseth this world, so that persons know not the jewels and treasures which lie hid in the bowels of it.
A brutish Spirit Possesses this world, so that Persons know not the Jewels and treasures which lie hid in the bowels of it.
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and so not improved, but trampled upon; 'tis so all this world over, in a spirituall sense.
and so not improved, but trampled upon; it's so all this world over, in a spiritual sense.
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Precious things are in some Countries, but not knowne by the Inhabitants, they are so brutish,
Precious things Are in Some Countries, but not known by the Inhabitants, they Are so brutish,
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and lay in his bosome to smell to, and delight himselfe in for ever.
and lay in his bosom to smell to, and delight himself in for ever.
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and be made a present to the King of heaven, which he will embrace above all presents,
and be made a present to the King of heaven, which he will embrace above all presents,
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you will be gathered out of the world now quickly, as the myrrhe and frankincense of it,
you will be gathered out of the world now quickly, as the myrrh and frankincense of it,
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there are other thoughts of you, by great Statists and Peeres above;
there Are other thoughts of you, by great Statists and Peers above;
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but to a dunghill, to all the reproaches, disgraces, and punishments that may be: this will last but a little while;
but to a dunghill, to all the Reproaches, disgraces, and punishments that may be: this will last but a little while;
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You are here made as the off-scouring of all things, fit for a present to none,
You Are Here made as the offscouring of all things, fit for a present to none,
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You that are the people of God, thinke on your blessed state, to sweeten what you meet with in this world.
You that Are the people of God, think on your blessed state, to sweeten what you meet with in this world.
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not a thought that any degree of felicitie shall waste and end, so much as enters into any soule before the Lord, that they shall ever be set one haires breadth out of their place.
not a Thought that any degree of felicity shall waste and end, so much as enters into any soul before the Lord, that they shall ever be Set one hairs breadth out of their place.
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Your last house, your last habit, your last condition, hath no shadow of change;
Your last house, your last habit, your last condition, hath no shadow of change;
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and triumph together for ever, that where one goes tother goes, and so ever with the Lord, ever before the Lord.
and triumph together for ever, that where one Goes tother Goes, and so ever with the Lord, ever before the Lord.
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even as Solomon himself, which sit upon thrones for ever, as that greater then Solomon doth, which are joynt in concurrence in all acts of state,
even as Solomon himself, which fit upon thrones for ever, as that greater then Solomon does, which Are joint in concurrence in all acts of state,
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Blessed, yea blessed indeed are they that sit before the Lord for ever, which sit in state as Kings,
Blessed, yea blessed indeed Are they that fit before the Lord for ever, which fit in state as Kings,
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and rather speakes that, then this below.
and rather speaks that, then this below.
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Blessed are they that stand before thee, they alwayes behold thy face, said that royall person, it hints one state above,Blessed Are they that stand before thee, they always behold thy face, said that royal person, it hints one state above,
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and look God full in the face.
and look God full in the face.
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so every ones mansion is so prepared and shaped, that the windows all open towards God, they can fit in their chambers of rest above,
so every ones mansion is so prepared and shaped, that the windows all open towards God, they can fit in their chambers of rest above,
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the windows were open towards Jerusalem, because there was Gods presence;
the windows were open towards Jerusalem, Because there was God's presence;
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and to put them all upon God, and upon him onely, to advance his state:
and to put them all upon God, and upon him only, to advance his state:
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as the choicest things that could be got in all the holy Land, or any where else, farre or neare, were for the Prince of Judah, and for him onely, to raise his state and glory:
as the Choicest things that could be god in all the holy Land, or any where Else, Far or near, were for the Prince of Judah, and for him only, to raise his state and glory:
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which was a type of Christ, who is the glory of all the earth, who is a King higher then the Kings of Judah, higher then the Kings of the Gentiles, higher then Agag. Divine presentation is adoration, adoration is proper to God,
which was a type of christ, who is the glory of all the earth, who is a King higher then the Kings of Judah, higher then the Kings of the Gentiles, higher then Agag. Divine presentation is adoration, adoration is proper to God,
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and proper to Christ onely as God; as he sits upon the throne, managing the greatnesse of the God-head in the world,
and proper to christ only as God; as he sits upon the throne, managing the greatness of the Godhead in the world,
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so crownes are brought and laid at his feete.
so crowns Are brought and laid At his feet.
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The object of divine presentation may be considered as more distant or lesse distant, lesse visibly or more visibly present;
The Object of divine presentation may be considered as more distant or less distant, less visibly or more visibly present;
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as 'tis held out in the text to be considered, 'tis to be considered under the most immediate notion,
as it's held out in the text to be considered, it's to be considered under the most immediate notion,
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as presents are made to him above.
as presents Are made to him above.
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Persons and actions are oft presented to God in way of dutie here, with the concurrence of Christ;
Persons and actions Are oft presented to God in Way of duty Here, with the concurrence of christ;
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hereafter both shall be brought before God in way of office, onely by Christ, we being wholly passive.
hereafter both shall be brought before God in Way of office, only by christ, we being wholly passive.
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Christ shall appeare first, and then all that are in him; Christ as Mediator presents himselfe first, and then we are presented by him.
christ shall appear First, and then all that Are in him; christ as Mediator presents himself First, and then we Are presented by him.
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Here am I, and the children which thou hast given me. This presentation shall be made very accurately, every person and action;Here am I, and the children which thou hast given me. This presentation shall be made very accurately, every person and actium;
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every act externall, to a cup of cold water;
every act external, to a cup of cold water;
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every act internall, every good thought shall be laid open before God, every good purpose, that we would have built a house for God,
every act internal, every good Thought shall be laid open before God, every good purpose, that we would have built a house for God,
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all good intentions, and the person that hath them;
all good intentions, and the person that hath them;
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the persons shall be presented, as the person of Christ, & his intentions, as the very actions of Christ;
the Persons shall be presented, as the person of christ, & his intentions, as the very actions of christ;
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as perfect in both as Christ, in his person and life;
as perfect in both as christ, in his person and life;
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so as the Father and Christ are one, Christ and we shall be one, and so be imbraced for ever.
so as the Father and christ Are one, christ and we shall be one, and so be embraced for ever.
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We shall be presented to God, so one with Christ, as a wife is one with her husband,
We shall be presented to God, so one with christ, as a wife is one with her husband,
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Mansions and thrones are all prepared, and they lie all before Gods throne, and stand as long as his;
Mansions and thrones Are all prepared, and they lie all before God's throne, and stand as long as his;
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as a chaste Spouse without spot; throughly one in love with our husband, and so fully one in priviledge.
as a chaste Spouse without spot; thoroughly one in love with our husband, and so Fully one in privilege.
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The properties of this presentation are these: 'Tis very solemne; God, all the Saints and glorious Angels of Heaven, beholders of it.
The properties of this presentation Are these: It's very solemn; God, all the Saints and glorious Angels of Heaven, beholders of it.
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Things are very publikely carried above, Jewels are not secretly given and hanged in the breast, as Christ doth here;
Things Are very publicly carried above, Jewels Are not secretly given and hanged in the breast, as christ does Here;
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every ones instalment is with all the traine and state of Nobles in blisse, every ones presentation is matter of a new song,
every ones instalment is with all the train and state of Nobles in bliss, every ones presentation is matter of a new song,
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and all the quire of heaven have it in their mouths presently, not one sits sad and mute,
and all the choir of heaven have it in their mouths presently, not one sits sad and mute,
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as unacquainted with the matter, when the rest sing;
as unacquainted with the matter, when the rest sing;
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every present is opened, all the myrrhe seene and smelt, by every one above, and so all sing at once,
every present is opened, all the myrrh seen and smelled, by every one above, and so all sing At once,
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as equally revived, and reviving the reviver. Every presentation brings new acts of God;
as equally revived, and reviving the reviver. Every presentation brings new acts of God;
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not a soule that is set before God by Christ, but peculiar wayes of love and workings of Gods grace found in him,
not a soul that is Set before God by christ, but peculiar ways of love and workings of God's grace found in him,
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and all these laid open before God, and all the Saints and Angels in heaven,
and all these laid open before God, and all the Saints and Angels in heaven,
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and set to severall songs, for all the quire of heaven to sing unto all eternitie.
and Set to several songs, for all the choir of heaven to sing unto all eternity.
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There is joy in heaven, at the turning home, and coming in of a sinner, that is, in this lower heaven, to wit, the kingdome of grace;
There is joy in heaven, At the turning home, and coming in of a sinner, that is, in this lower heaven, to wit, the Kingdom of grace;
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all the Saints rejoyce exceedingly, as any one comes into God, as a shadow of that which is gloriously done above.
all the Saints rejoice exceedingly, as any one comes into God, as a shadow of that which is gloriously done above.
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O if a man could but see what a smiling heaven that above is all over,
O if a man could but see what a smiling heaven that above is all over,
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when any soule is brought and set downe before God, by the Lord Jesus Christ! 'Tis an eternall act.
when any soul is brought and Set down before God, by the Lord jesus christ! It's an Eternal act.
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Where the soule is set by Christ when it goes hence, there it abides for ever.
Where the soul is Set by christ when it Goes hence, there it abides for ever.
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The things which God doth internally, are eternall; he blesseth, and curseth for ever: to whom the soule is presented hereafter, there it abides for ever;
The things which God does internally, Are Eternal; he Blesses, and Curseth for ever: to whom the soul is presented hereafter, there it abides for ever;
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soules that are set before Satan, there they abide for ever;
Souls that Are Set before Satan, there they abide for ever;
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and such as are set before God, there they abide for ever, to behold the glory of his countenance.
and such as Are Set before God, there they abide for ever, to behold the glory of his countenance.
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God when he hath his children brought home, he puts them out no more, he gives them their inheritance,
God when he hath his children brought home, he puts them out no more, he gives them their inheritance,
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and this lies all before him, and there they sit down upon it, and feed upon the sweet of it for ever.
and this lies all before him, and there they fit down upon it, and feed upon the sweet of it for ever.
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'Tis a large inheritance that every one hath above, and yet it doth not occasion any that are brought before God, to be placed far off from him;
It's a large inheritance that every one hath above, and yet it does not occasion any that Are brought before God, to be placed Far off from him;
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but what Arithmetick will expresse Christs all? Shall I call his estate thousands? millions, millions of millions? I shall mis-call it;
but what Arithmetic will express Christ all? Shall I call his estate thousands? millions, millions of millions? I shall miscall it;
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Every childe is brought forth with pain, but some with more then others, it costs life to bring forth some,
Every child is brought forth with pain, but Some with more then Others, it costs life to bring forth Some,
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When you speak of your all, (i.) of all you have, it rises sometime to a great deal, to many thousands;
When you speak of your all, (i.) of all you have, it rises sometime to a great deal, to many thousands;
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What all? A divine all.
What all? A divine all.
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and what a deal is Christs all? I have all, saith the Apostle, when he wanted for Christs sake, All:
and what a deal is Christ all? I have all, Says the Apostle, when he wanted for Christ sake, All:
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When we give all to Christ, hee gives all to us;
When we give all to christ, he gives all to us;
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Can you measure that love which exceeds all bounds? Through action makes through reception: through action is a soul giving up all to Christ, against all opposition from men.
Can you measure that love which exceeds all bounds? Through actium makes through reception: through actium is a soul giving up all to christ, against all opposition from men.
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I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward. And this promise repeated to him and his ••sterity in all straits and dangers.I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward. And this promise repeated to him and his ••sterity in all straits and dangers.
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and yet, though it cost all these to obey any truth of God here, we are not to cease our course.
and yet, though it cost all these to obey any truth of God Here, we Are not to cease our course.
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every one milks out love from the breasts of Christ, and sings over the Pail, to behold how full 'tis, and how free it comes;
every one milks out love from the breasts of christ, and sings over the Pail, to behold how full it's, and how free it comes;
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There is no sighing and groaning, mourning, dying, to accomplish Gods will above, all move there as the Angels, with delight;
There is no sighing and groaning, mourning, dying, to accomplish God's will above, all move there as the Angels, with delight;
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if we make any truth short lived for any temptation whatsoever, we abide not throughly in it.
if we make any truth short lived for any temptation whatsoever, we abide not thoroughly in it.
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That they may be one as we are. That they may be one as we Are.
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They move to Christ above, as Christ doth to them, with the same spirit of freedome, joy, triumph, and glory.
They move to christ above, as christ does to them, with the same Spirit of freedom, joy, triumph, and glory.
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and wicked spirits without us, this ceases as soon as we step out of this vile body, but not before.
and wicked spirits without us, this ceases as soon as we step out of this vile body, but not before.
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but the painfull observation of Gods will, which is by reason of corruption within us,
but the painful observation of God's will, which is by reason of corruption within us,
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they in heaven do Gods will, and are proposed as our pattern on earth, they are so exact in the observation of it;
they in heaven do God's will, and Are proposed as our pattern on earth, they Are so exact in the observation of it;
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The observation of Gods will simply considered, never ceases;
The observation of God's will simply considered, never ceases;
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'Tis in our spirituall marriage, as in our naturall, we are not freed from the carefull and painfull obligation of it, till death.
It's in our spiritual marriage, as in our natural, we Are not freed from the careful and painful obligation of it, till death.
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before the world was, and embracing all with the same glory which are with him.
before the world was, and embracing all with the same glory which Are with him.
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he sits at the right hand of God, embraced with that glory he had with his father,
he sits At the right hand of God, embraced with that glory he had with his father,
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yet it's horrible wickednesse for any to strangle the birth, to prevent the pain. Benjamin must be born, though it cost Rachel her life.
yet it's horrible wickedness for any to strangle the birth, to prevent the pain. Benjamin must be born, though it cost Rachel her life.
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She was a shadow of the Church, which must bring forth Christ in all his will, though we die in travell;
She was a shadow of the Church, which must bring forth christ in all his will, though we die in travel;
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if you abide throughly of the faith. if you abide thoroughly of the faith.
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You see how heaven bears, break truth, and break your back, and what groaning will that make;
You see how heaven bears, break truth, and break your back, and what groaning will that make;
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no groaning so sad to do, as that which is by not doing Gods will.
no groaning so sad to do, as that which is by not doing God's will.
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Heaven and Gods will, are linked together, break the link, if it be but one link,
Heaven and God's will, Are linked together, break the link, if it be but one link,
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and the jewel falls, and is lost.
and the jewel falls, and is lost.
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Heaven is a Jewel, hanged in a golden chain, break one link of the golden chain, and you lose the Jewel:
Heaven is a Jewel, hanged in a golden chain, break one link of the golden chain, and you loose the Jewel:
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'Tis nothing to desperate souls to make void Gods Law; I wonder at them;
It's nothing to desperate Souls to make void God's Law; I wonder At them;
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Is it nothing to lose heaven? to untwist the golden chain upon which your eternall treasure hangs? Transgression stupifies, this is the killing quality of sin.
Is it nothing to loose heaven? to untwist the golden chain upon which your Eternal treasure hangs? Transgression stupifies, this is the killing quality of since.
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Sinners mind not what they do, when they throw off the will of Christ, any part of the will of Christ, you throw away your life.
Sinners mind not what they do, when they throw off the will of christ, any part of the will of christ, you throw away your life.
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Heaven lies wrapt up in truth, in that truth which you will not submit to.
Heaven lies wrapped up in truth, in that truth which you will not submit to.
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Would something would work upon wicked hearts, upon the desperate wicked hearts of this age, that sin might abate amongst us,
Would something would work upon wicked hearts, upon the desperate wicked hearts of this age, that since might abate among us,
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or else the sword of Gods wrath is like to eat us out. Alas, for us all!
or Else the sword of God's wrath is like to eat us out. Alas, for us all!
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I know not what hand of God is upon us, wrath findes a great deale of matter among us to work upon, and we can finde none.
I know not what hand of God is upon us, wrath finds a great deal of matter among us to work upon, and we can find none.
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When we presse love to Christ, and observation of his will, every man washeth his hands.
When we press love to christ, and observation of his will, every man washes his hands.
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I do it, saith one, and I do it, saith another.
I do it, Says one, and I do it, Says Another.
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Will you lie before the face of the Judge of all the world, now he sitteth upon the bench, upon the life and death of the kingdome? Men are worst which think themselves best;
Will you lie before the face of the Judge of all the world, now he Sitteth upon the bench, upon the life and death of the Kingdom? Men Are worst which think themselves best;
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if there be any plague that kill thee England, 'twill be thy Laodicean temper, that thou thinkest thou art clean,
if there be any plague that kill thee England, it'll be thy Laodicean temper, that thou Thinkest thou art clean,
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and art not washed from thy filthinesse; that thou needest nothing, and yet observest nothing Euangelically, that looks like a lovely State.
and art not washed from thy filthiness; that thou Needest nothing, and yet observest nothing Evangelically, that looks like a lovely State.
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Our point sets us too high a great deal, to speak to this generation; it calls for exact observation, and we are by the hand of God upon us;
Our point sets us too high a great deal, to speak to this generation; it calls for exact observation, and we Are by the hand of God upon us;
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cast into the quite contrary, a generation that had a little conscience, but now have none.
cast into the quite contrary, a generation that had a little conscience, but now have none.
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Loosnesse and lewdnesse overspread the multitude, brawniness and benummedness the more ingenious; good men become bad, bad stark naught, and stink above ground.
Looseness and Lewdness overspread the multitude, brawniness and benumbedness the more ingenious; good men become bad, bade stark nought, and stink above ground.
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'Tis worse then blood and death, to heare and see in every place where one comes, what mire and dirt our troubled waters cast up,
It's Worse then blood and death, to hear and see in every place where one comes, what mire and dirt our troubled waters cast up,
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as if war were a ticket under Gods own hand to dispence with all wickednesse.
as if war were a ticket under God's own hand to dispense with all wickedness.
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O the oaths, the execrations, whoredoms, oppressions, outrages of all sorts, that the very highwayes and villages are filled with where ever one comes!
O the Oaths, the execrations, whoredoms, oppressions, outrages of all sorts, that the very highways and villages Are filled with where ever one comes!
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The stink of your camps, enough to kill a good heart, at a great distance.
The stink of your camps, enough to kill a good heart, At a great distance.
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'Tis sad, that the blood and bodies of the dead, should taint and poison the living;
It's sad, that the blood and bodies of the dead, should taint and poison the living;
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that we should die swearing and blaspheming.
that we should die swearing and blaspheming.
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If there be any tender hearts among you, carry these things home, and mourn, for I am fearfull what they presage.
If there be any tender hearts among you, carry these things home, and mourn, for I am fearful what they presage.
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The work of this point is not only to winde you off from prophanenesse, but wind you up to exactnesse, to through walking with Christ. We halt;
The work of this point is not only to wind you off from profaneness, but wind you up to exactness, to through walking with christ. We halt;
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the fruit of it is upon us, the hand of God will not yet cure it, what it may, Christ only knowes.
the fruit of it is upon us, the hand of God will not yet cure it, what it may, christ only knows.
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The heart must have its latitude, 'tis every ones saying this. To hit the white, is not needfull;
The heart must have its latitude, it's every ones saying this. To hit the white, is not needful;
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one may shoot well, that doth not this.
one may shoot well, that does not this.
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But can one shoot well that aimes not at this? I presse towards the mark, I forget what is behinde,
But can one shoot well that aims not At this? I press towards the mark, I forget what is behind,
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if by any means I may obtain the resurrection. Here is the property of grace in life, it owns nothing but perfection; makes at nothing else;if by any means I may obtain the resurrection. Here is the property of grace in life, it owns nothing but perfection; makes At nothing Else;
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'tis in aim and industry all Christs. Men are charmed with their own unsoundnesse;
it's in aim and industry all Christ. Men Are charmed with their own unsoundness;
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the heart secretly sinfully ingaged, aim and industry are really correspondent hereunto, what ever verball flourish be made to better spirits, and persons that stand by;
the heart secretly sinfully engaged, aim and industry Are really correspondent hereunto, what ever verbal flourish be made to better spirits, and Persons that stand by;
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here is a man strangling himself in his bed, which is a condition that makes little noise, every thing is so artificially managed to destruction;
Here is a man strangling himself in his Bed, which is a condition that makes little noise, every thing is so artificially managed to destruction;
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yet alas, it is the common profession of this time.
yet alas, it is the Common profession of this time.
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How far will these times beare with a profession of Gods will? How far will Christs honour and mine consist? Here the soul wasts its strength:
How Far will these times bear with a profession of God's will? How Far will Christ honour and mine consist? Here the soul wasts its strength:
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If there be any intense through action now on foot, it lies here, so to shape the course and posture to the right and left, that the man may take in all worldly advantages of both sides, along as he ••es.
If there be any intense through actium now on foot, it lies Here, so to shape the course and posture to the right and left, that the man may take in all worldly advantages of both sides, along as he ••es.
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There is much art in this, but 'tis all cursed: 'twere well if the man had lesse policy, and more integrity.
There is much art in this, but it's all cursed: 'twere well if the man had less policy, and more integrity.
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There is much advange in this, but it comes to nothing: the plague of an hypocrite is upon this condition, which will eat a man out,
There is much advange in this, but it comes to nothing: the plague of an hypocrite is upon this condition, which will eat a man out,
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if he had all the world:
if he had all the world:
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There is more of heaven in a plain heart in a moment, then this man sees in all his dayes.
There is more of heaven in a plain heart in a moment, then this man sees in all his days.
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The advantage of through action is this: A man gets much of Christ, much grace, much glory.
The advantage of through actium is this: A man gets much of christ, much grace, much glory.
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Some mens religion is a principle of jugling with conscience and the world, 'tis a temptation upon thousands at this day;
some men's Religion is a principle of juggling with conscience and the world, it's a temptation upon thousands At this day;
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these lose what they seem to have, Christ and all grace quite: Christ kicks off every Judas quite, that kisseth him, and kisseth enemies to him too, for his own advantage:
these loose what they seem to have, christ and all grace quite: christ kicks off every Judas quite, that Kisses him, and Kisses enemies to him too, for his own advantage:
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but a soul that cleaves throughly to Christ, hath much of him, the dispensations of Angels.
but a soul that cleaves thoroughly to christ, hath much of him, the dispensations of Angels.
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Stephen shined like an Angel, owning Christ in the face of deadly and bloody opposers. Externall dispensations cannot be stood upon;Stephen shined like an Angel, owning christ in the face of deadly and bloody opposers. External dispensations cannot be stood upon;
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how Christ appears to honour the persons of men, that will go to the grave with him, is more uncertain;
how christ appears to honour the Persons of men, that will go to the grave with him, is more uncertain;
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they have the face, the tongue and the food of Angels, when it may do them good,
they have the face, the tongue and the food of Angels, when it may do them good,
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and torture devils that vex them. Externall concurrence is sure for the thing, though uncertain for the manner:
and torture Devils that vex them. External concurrence is sure for the thing, though uncertain for the manner:
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Christ doth number our haires, at all times:
christ does number our hairs, At all times:
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but what doth he do then when the head is going to be cut off? He doth make all our darknesse light, that which is upon nature, state, person.
but what does he do then when the head is going to be Cut off? He does make all our darkness Light, that which is upon nature, state, person.
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Christ is with us alwayes, according to an externall goodnesse, one way or other.
christ is with us always, according to an external Goodness, one Way or other.
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They have Rosemary and Bays, or some sweet thing or other in their hand, in the view of all, that go to the grave with Christ.
They have Rosemary and Bays, or Some sweet thing or other in their hand, in the view of all, that go to the grave with christ.
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But internally they have much of him indeed, that cleave closely to him.
But internally they have much of him indeed, that cleave closely to him.
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What a box of ravishing odors did Christ open to Maries soul, which did perfume his body and go along with him to his grave? Can any one explain the depth of divine love, wherewith her soul was filled? That was heaven in hell:
What a box of ravishing odours did christ open to Mary's soul, which did perfume his body and go along with him to his grave? Can any one explain the depth of divine love, wherewith her soul was filled? That was heaven in hell:
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What's heaven? but the love of Christ without measure, powred into the heart.
What's heaven? but the love of christ without measure, poured into the heart.
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To hearten on Abraham to follow the commands of God throughly, to forsake Chaldea, Babel, and all the confusion of a blind proud generation,
To hearten on Abraham to follow the commands of God thoroughly, to forsake Chaldea, Babel, and all the confusion of a blind proud generation,
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and to go to the land of divine ordinance, observe how God heartens him, Thou shalt have exceeding much of me without, and within;
and to go to the land of divine Ordinance, observe how God heartens him, Thou shalt have exceeding much of me without, and within;
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no truth is short lived, to last a season only, as 'tis said of them, they rejoyced in his light for a season:
no truth is short lived, to last a season only, as it's said of them, they rejoiced in his Light for a season:
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We are to be faithfull to the death, so in every truth;
We Are to be faithful to the death, so in every truth;
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then doth he throughly abide in the faith. Truth hath a latitude without it self; 'tis to live as long as we.
then does he thoroughly abide in the faith. Truth hath a latitude without it self; it's to live as long as we.
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when the soul doth put on all Christ, and clothes himself with him from head to feet,
when the soul does put on all christ, and clothes himself with him from head to feet,
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and made a spirituall robe of state for the glory of Christ, and not one thread left out,
and made a spiritual robe of state for the glory of christ, and not one thread left out,
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The Gospel hath many rules, when all these are weaved together by a Christian in his life,
The Gospel hath many rules, when all these Are weaved together by a Christian in his life,
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so Christ now spiritually present, hath likewise a spirituall garment of like form.
so christ now spiritually present, hath likewise a spiritual garment of like from.
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Christ had a materiall garment when materially present, and it had many threads, but all weaved into one web and robe, without seam or signe of one:
christ had a material garment when materially present, and it had many threads, but all weaved into one web and robe, without seam or Signen of one:
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when the soul doth not make it so, it is wanton and wilfull, and doth not throughly abide in the faith.
when the soul does not make it so, it is wanton and wilful, and does not thoroughly abide in the faith.
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The whole bosome of Christ is the seat of the soul hereafter, and the whole will of Christ, is the seat of the soul here;
The Whole bosom of christ is the seat of the soul hereafter, and the Whole will of christ, is the seat of the soul Here;
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then are you my Disciples, if you do whatsoever I command you. then Are you my Disciples, if you do whatsoever I command you.
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when the soul sets before it self all as a rule of life, then doth it throughly abide in the faith;
when the soul sets before it self all as a Rule of life, then does it thoroughly abide in the faith;
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The Gospel hath many rules directory, many consolatory;
The Gospel hath many rules directory, many consolatory;
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Truth hath a latitude within it self, that is, in the matter of it; 'thas many precepts, and all these their proper extent. Thy commandements are exceeding broad:
Truth hath a latitude within it self, that is, in the matter of it; thus many Precepts, and all these their proper extent. Thy Commandments Are exceeding broad:
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Truth hath a latitude within and without it self; the observation of both is a through pursuit.
Truth hath a latitude within and without it self; the observation of both is a through pursuit.
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By faith is meant the Gospel, as is explained in the next clause, Christ as revealed in his Word.
By faith is meant the Gospel, as is explained in the next clause, christ as revealed in his Word.
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Through abiding of, or in the faith, is the first thing that we are to stand upon.Through abiding of, or in the faith, is the First thing that we Are to stand upon.
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every fall doth not kill, but falling away, falling away from truth received, glorious truth, truth raising sweet hope, glad Gospel expectation, and be not moved away from the hope of the Gospel, &c. That truth which hath had its demonstration before all sorts of men.
every fallen does not kill, but falling away, falling away from truth received, glorious truth, truth raising sweet hope, glad Gospel expectation, and be not moved away from the hope of the Gospel, etc. That truth which hath had its demonstration before all sorts of men.
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Apostasie is also here drawn out to the life:
Apostasy is also Here drawn out to the life:
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and are faithfull and firm as the Heavens; this is the propertie also of starres of the terrestriall globe.
and Are faithful and firm as the Heavens; this is the property also of Stars of the terrestrial Globe.
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nor faile in it of any influence or lustre, for any filthy vapours or fogges, that come from the earth, they are above them all,
nor fail in it of any influence or lustre, for any filthy vapours or fogs, that come from the earth, they Are above them all,
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The other term alluding to starres, which continue holding forth their glory and vertue; let what stirres will be in these lower regions, they never fall from their orbe,
The other term alluding to Stars, which continue holding forth their glory and virtue; let what stirs will be in these lower regions, they never fallen from their orb,
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what's that? This is answered in the next words, NONLATINALPHABET, founded, NONLATINALPHABET, fixed. One terme alludes to a house founded upon a rock, that is unmovable.
what's that? This is answered in the next words,, founded,, fixed. One term alludes to a house founded upon a rock, that is unmovable.
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To abide sweet a while, and then to putrifie with the heat of times, and smell carrionly, this is not perseverance, 'tis not NONLATINALPHABET, permanere, continuing in the faith, or through abiding of the faith:
To abide sweet a while, and then to putrify with the heat of times, and smell carrionly, this is not perseverance, it's not, permanere, Continuing in the faith, or through abiding of the faith:
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the doctrine of perseverance, and apostasie, cleaving to Christ, and casting him off; both these circumstanced, and so drawne out, that their aspect speakes them to the life.
the Doctrine of perseverance, and apostasy, cleaving to christ, and casting him off; both these circumstanced, and so drawn out, that their aspect speaks them to the life.
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'tis not in it self, nor under any consideration to end grace here, or hereafter, but to consummate it. If you continue, &c. Two things of weight take up this text:
it's not in it self, nor under any consideration to end grace Here, or hereafter, but to consummate it. If you continue, etc. Two things of weight take up this text:
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'tis a laying of our soules in his bosome, who hath us but by the hand here:
it's a laying of our Souls in his bosom, who hath us but by the hand Here:
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Heaven lengthens out a holy life to all eternitie, it doth so in its proper nature;
Heaven lengthens out a holy life to all eternity, it does so in its proper nature;
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this in some words of this text is hinted, in others prevented.
this in Some words of this text is hinted, in Others prevented.
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when they comfort, he sophisticates and makes the doctrine of felicitie, a medium to forget piety:
when they Comfort, he sophisticates and makes the Doctrine of felicity, a medium to forget piety:
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When the words of Christ wound, Satan then drops in gall and vineger, to turne convictions into despaire;
When the words of christ wound, Satan then drops in Gall and vinegar, to turn convictions into despair;
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how sweet and precious soever in its own nature.
how sweet and precious soever in its own nature.
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and he drops something still into every dish to curdle and sower it in their soules,
and he drops something still into every dish to curdle and sour it in their Souls,
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The best people have one too many still at their table, though they are not aware of him,
The best people have one too many still At their table, though they Are not aware of him,
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COLOSS. 1.23. If you continue in the faith, &c. AS God turnes all to the good of his, so Satan labours to turne all to their hurt.COLOSS. 1.23. If you continue in the faith, etc. AS God turns all to the good of his, so Satan labours to turn all to their hurt.
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Can any finite creature guesse, what infinitnesse is? Can you tell the starres? all their numbers, all their influences? Then may you tell all the smiles, kisses and embracements, which Christ gives to such as follow him to death. This is Christs all;
Can any finite creature guess, what infiniteness is? Can you tell the Stars? all their numbers, all their influences? Then may you tell all the smiles, Kisses and embracements, which christ gives to such as follow him to death. This is Christ all;
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'twas never told, never guessed, nor never will, by all those exquisite beholders and enjoyers above; 'tis infinite:
'twas never told, never guessed, nor never will, by all those exquisite beholders and enjoyers above; it's infinite:
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for he hath a great sail, and a little bottome; a great head, and a little heart;
for he hath a great sail, and a little bottom; a great head, and a little heart;
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COLOS. 1.23. If you continue in the faith, grounded and setled, and be not moved away from the hope of the Gospel.COLOS. 1.23. If you continue in the faith, grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the Gospel.
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TErmes in themselves have been considered;
TErmes in themselves have been considered;
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their intimation also, may be usefully taken up, which is, that man advantaged is an uncertain creature in a good course.
their intimation also, may be usefully taken up, which is, that man advantaged is an uncertain creature in a good course.
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The state of man is a hid thing, what he is, what he will be:
The state of man is a hid thing, what he is, what he will be:
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a man looks well, and yet that poison lurks in his body, which some yeers hence gathers about his vitals,
a man looks well, and yet that poison lurks in his body, which Some Years hence gathers about his vitals,
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and pales him, that friends scarce know the man, he is such a changling.
and pales him, that Friends scarce know the man, he is such a changeling.
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Nothing lurks so secretly as sin, not a man that knowes his heart to the botome, 'tis deceitfull above all things, who knowes it? A man smiles upon a holy course this yeere,
Nothing lurks so secretly as since, not a man that knows his heart to the bottom, it's deceitful above all things, who knows it? A man smiles upon a holy course this year,
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and frownes and breaks out against it next:
and frowns and breaks out against it next:
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So much is hinted here, [ if you continue ] in the faith, and be not moved away.
So much is hinted Here, [ if you continue ] in the faith, and be not moved away.
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Man advantaged, is an uncertain creature in a good course. Light is a brave advantage, to a steady course:
Man advantaged, is an uncertain creature in a good course. Light is a brave advantage, to a steady course:
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We set our compasse by lucid bodies, by the Sun, and by the Stars, and know whither, We Set our compass by lucid bodies, by the Sun, and by the Stars, and know whither,
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and to what part of the world we are going, which setles our minde, and makes our journey sweet,
and to what part of the world we Are going, which settles our mind, and makes our journey sweet,
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and our labour and travell lasting. Dubitation tires;
and our labour and travel lasting. Dubitation tires;
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every step is irksome, when a man knows no• whether he be out or in his way;
every step is irksome, when a man knows no• whither he be out or in his Way;
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and yet where no dubitation is, the soul tires.
and yet where no dubitation is, the soul tires.
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When light unto information, when light unto perswasion is made, concerning the way and the end, the soul is still in danger to turn off:
When Light unto information, when Light unto persuasion is made, Concerning the Way and the end, the soul is still in danger to turn off:
c-crq n1 p-acp n1, c-crq n1 p-acp n1 vbz vvn, vvg dt n1 cc dt n1, dt n1 vbz av p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp:
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If ye continue in the [ faith ] (i.) the truth •e have understood and believed.If you continue in the [ faith ] (i.) the truth •e have understood and believed.
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Pravity at some height, will be• • … wn conviction, spurn against an Angel in the way;
Pravity At Some height, will be• • … wn conviction, spurn against an Angel in the Way;
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turn for Tarsh•sh, when it knowes it should go another way. Conviction is a noble advantage to a steady course, consolation is a nobler:
turn for Tarsh•sh, when it knows it should go Another Way. Conviction is a noble advantage to a steady course, consolation is a Nobler:
vvb p-acp vvb, c-crq pn31 vvz pn31 vmd vvi j-jn n1. n1 vbz dt j n1 p-acp dt j n1, n1 vbz dt jc:
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to be convinced of the way, and comforted in the way, the man hath a coach from heaven to prevent tiring.
to be convinced of the Way, and comforted in the Way, the man hath a coach from heaven to prevent tiring.
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Fruit that is specious to look upon, is inviting to appetite, but when we bite it,
Fruit that is specious to look upon, is inviting to appetite, but when we bite it,
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and finde it to have no sweetnesse to our taste, we throw it away, but that which hath colour and taste too, we retain firmly, we incorporate such substances with our selves, we eat them,
and find it to have no sweetness to our taste, we throw it away, but that which hath colour and taste too, we retain firmly, we incorporate such substances with our selves, we eat them,
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and so keep their vertue so long as we are. The Gospel hath these two properties, 'tis cleer light, and glad light.
and so keep their virtue so long as we Are. The Gospel hath these two properties, it's clear Light, and glad Light.
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They were glad when they saw his starre, there was vision, and consolation, a light of life; one would think now none could kill this,They were glad when they saw his star, there was vision, and consolation, a Light of life; one would think now none could kill this,
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and yet pravity at some height, will put this to death, a consolatory light. They rejoyced in his light for a season;
and yet pravity At Some height, will put this to death, a consolatory Light. They rejoiced in his Light for a season;
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here is light and joy, light and life, add yet this dies, this brisk sparkling wine vapors away all its own spirits, and dies.
Here is Light and joy, Light and life, add yet this die, this brisk sparkling wine vapours away all its own spirits, and die.
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This truth lies in the Text too;
This truth lies in the Text too;
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be not moved away from the [ hope ] of the Gospel, (i.) that word which makes hope,be not moved away from the [ hope ] of the Gospel, (i.) that word which makes hope,
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and sets the soul at heaven door;
and sets the soul At heaven door;
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and can one be there and not joy? Hope sets the soul like Moses, within sight of the Holy Land:
and can one be there and not joy? Hope sets the soul like Moses, within sighed of the Holy Land:
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Can a man see heaven, and not joy? A man may not see heaven, and yet joy.
Can a man see heaven, and not joy? A man may not see heaven, and yet joy.
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In whom, though now you see him not yet believing ye rejoyce, &c. But can a man see heaven,In whom, though now you see him not yet believing you rejoice, etc. But can a man see heaven,
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and not joy? Can a man enter within the vaile, and yet not joy? And yet when at the border of Canaan, when at heaven doore, there is danger of turning back;
and not joy? Can a man enter within the veil, and yet not joy? And yet when At the border of Canaan, when At heaven door, there is danger of turning back;
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yea, when something of heaven is given out at the door; some tastes of the powers of the world to come, may come to de distasted.
yea, when something of heaven is given out At the door; Some tastes of the Powers of the world to come, may come to de distasted.
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A vertuous property is inducing, and the more generall this property is, the more inducing. That property is pleasant to one palate, which is unpleasant to another;
A virtuous property is inducing, and the more general this property is, the more inducing. That property is pleasant to one palate, which is unpleasant to Another;
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that is fair in ones eye, which is ugly in anothers;
that is fair in ones eye, which is ugly in another's;
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but that which is glorious to every eye that sees it, sweet to every palate that tastes it, this we are doubly taken with, and cleave to.
but that which is glorious to every eye that sees it, sweet to every palate that tastes it, this we Are doubly taken with, and cleave to.
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Such a thing is the Sun, of a generall vertue and glory, so in every ones eye;
Such a thing is the Sun, of a general virtue and glory, so in every ones eye;
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no man ever saw the Sun, but confest it a very glorious body, and a very reviving body.
no man ever saw the Sun, but confessed it a very glorious body, and a very reviving body.
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Such is the Sun of righteousnesse: never soul saw or tasted him, but confessed him surpassing all:
Such is the Sun of righteousness: never soul saw or tasted him, but confessed him surpassing all:
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the fairest, the sweetest of ten thou••nd. Now 'tis a strange stomack, that disagrees, and nauseates 〈 ◊ 〉 •hrowes up that which is pleasant to every palate that hath tasted it,
the Fairest, the Sweetest of ten thou••nd. Now it's a strange stomach, that disagrees, and nauseates 〈 ◊ 〉 •hrowes up that which is pleasant to every palate that hath tasted it,
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as well as to its own when it did eat it. And yet such strange changes there are naturally, and the like spiritually, a throwing up,
as well as to its own when it did eat it. And yet such strange changes there Are naturally, and the like spiritually, a throwing up,
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and a throwing off, of that which hath had its demonstration and commendation for vertue, to some of all sorts in the world, [ to every creature ] under heaven.
and a throwing off, of that which hath had its demonstration and commendation for virtue, to Some of all sorts in the world, [ to every creature ] under heaven.
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[ Which ye have heard ] and which was preached to every creature under heaven. [ Which you have herd ] and which was preached to every creature under heaven.
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A man advantaged with his own experience, and with the experience of all others, may notwithstanding run against all.
A man advantaged with his own experience, and with the experience of all Others, may notwithstanding run against all.
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Finally, things have their stedfastnesse of motion, not simply, as they are advantaged, but as advantages are compleat:
Finally, things have their steadfastness of motion, not simply, as they Are advantaged, but as advantages Are complete:
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A Watch that hath some wheels true work, and others not, will go so long, and then stand still, run so long, and then break;
A Watch that hath Some wheels true work, and Others not, will go so long, and then stand still, run so long, and then break;
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if every wheel be not compleat work, you have a fault in the motion. Persons that have most advantage, have none compleat;
if every wheel be not complete work, you have a fault in the motion. Persons that have most advantage, have none complete;
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wheels are something mended in Saints, and set agoing, but not finished: The old man is outed, but not quite;
wheels Are something mended in Saints, and Set agoing, but not finished: The old man is outed, but not quite;
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the new man Christ is introduced, but not fully. What our Saviour said of societies, that may I of persons;
the new man christ is introduced, but not Fully. What our Saviour said of societies, that may I of Persons;
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ye are clean, but not all. you Are clean, but not all.
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Satan when he comes findes much in us, and of this takes hold, and drawes aside.
Satan when he comes finds much in us, and of this Takes hold, and draws aside.
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A Christian is neer heaven, but not quite in it; past danger when quite in heaven, and not before.
A Christian is near heaven, but not quite in it; passed danger when quite in heaven, and not before.
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Some work about a Christian is compleat, some again not.
some work about a Christian is complete, Some again not.
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The work of justification is now compleat, but the work of sanctification is not yet compleat:
The work of justification is now complete, but the work of sanctification is not yet complete:
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the guilt of sin is done away, but the filth of it is not, and this rusteth the wheels,
the guilt of since is done away, but the filth of it is not, and this rusteth the wheels,
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and makes man in his best state vanity, a light and an uncertain creature, as in his being, so in his motion.
and makes man in his best state vanity, a Light and an uncertain creature, as in his being, so in his motion.
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The point in hand is necessarily true, (i.) so that the thing which I say, cannot be otherwise;
The point in hand is necessarily true, (i.) so that the thing which I say, cannot be otherwise;
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that man advantaged is an uncertain creature in a good course.
that man advantaged is an uncertain creature in a good course.
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If men advantaged are uncertain towards good, what will men be that are altogether disadvantaged, men in a state of blindnesse, perversnesse, unsoundnesse? Some hold not on, others wil never begin good, this is the plague of a blind soul.
If men advantaged Are uncertain towards good, what will men be that Are altogether disadvantaged, men in a state of blindness, perverseness, unsoundness? some hold not on, Others will never begin good, this is the plague of a blind soul.
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God unknown, is bid to depart: Christ unknown, is bid to leave the coasts, to give place to Swine:
God unknown, is bid to depart: christ unknown, is bid to leave the coasts, to give place to Swine:
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the sweetest wayes of Christ unknown, men will never set foot in them.
the Sweetest ways of christ unknown, men will never Set foot in them.
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The Levites Concubine lay forced to death, and her hands, saith the Text, lay upon the threshold of the door, Judg. 19.27. so do many souls;
The Levites Concubine lay forced to death, and her hands, Says the Text, lay upon the threshold of the door, Judges 19.27. so do many Souls;
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Satan forces them to death, at the door of good; their hands, as it were upon the threshold of Gods House,
Satan forces them to death, At the door of good; their hands, as it were upon the threshold of God's House,
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so neer entring in, and yet there Satan, with one wile or other, forces them to death.
so near entering in, and yet there Satan, with one wile or other, forces them to death.
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Ignorance generates prejudice, and now you shall see a blind man fencing to keep off Christ and salvation from coming to his house.
Ignorance generates prejudice, and now you shall see a blind man fencing to keep off christ and salvation from coming to his house.
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'Twould make a mans soul bleed, to heare, with what weak things many ignorant hearts are kept off from making so much as profession of some courses that are good:
'twould make a men soul bleed, to hear, with what weak things many ignorant hearts Are kept off from making so much as profession of Some courses that Are good:
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they are fools, or knaves all, that go in such wayes, meaning such persons as strive to come neerest the rule of the Gospel.
they Are Fools, or knaves all, that go in such ways, meaning such Persons as strive to come nearest the Rule of the Gospel.
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Persons are studied, not the way that they go in: the men are giddie, and of no account, therefore away with what they professe;
Persons Are studied, not the Way that they go in: the men Are giddy, and of no account, Therefore away with what they profess;
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this is the proprium of a weak brain.
this is the proprium of a weak brain.
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If Christ himself were present, this man would stumble at him, and lose his soul, rather then he would take acquaintance of such a silly outside.
If christ himself were present, this man would Stumble At him, and loose his soul, rather then he would take acquaintance of such a silly outside.
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Christ hath his glory within, so have Saints, and the way they walk in. [ The entrance into it ] as the Wise-man saith, gives understanding to the simple:
christ hath his glory within, so have Saints, and the Way they walk in. [ The Entrance into it ] as the Wiseman Says, gives understanding to the simple:
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Taste how good Christ is in his wayes; begin the life of Christ and the Gospel. No, I will not:
Taste how good christ is in his ways; begin the life of christ and the Gospel. No, I will not:
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Ignorance begets wilfulnesse, and now Christ knocks no more. Ignorance is a great deal of disadvange to a holy course, but wilfulnesse a greater:
Ignorance begets wilfulness, and now christ knocks no more. Ignorance is a great deal of disadvange to a holy course, but wilfulness a greater:
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This is the strong hold of Satan, the Devill crowned, and all powers internall and externall united,
This is the strong hold of Satan, the devil crowned, and all Powers internal and external united,
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and fighting to keep the crown upon his head.
and fighting to keep the crown upon his head.
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Many things torment, but one thing gains a Sinner, that is, the beauty and sweetnesse of the Lord Jesus.
Many things torment, but one thing gains a Sinner, that is, the beauty and sweetness of the Lord jesus.
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High spirits shut their eyes, and shut their mouths;
High spirits shut their eyes, and shut their mouths;
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they will stand in no capacity of remedy, they will not come neer such a person,
they will stand in no capacity of remedy, they will not come near such a person,
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nor such a place, not they. Why? Christ is there. Let who will be there, I will not.
nor such a place, not they. Why? christ is there. Let who will be there, I will not.
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This is rebellion in open act, and the Psalmist explains the nature of it, 'Tis a man setting his heart awry, and such a soul surely can never move well;
This is rebellion in open act, and the Psalmist explains the nature of it, It's a man setting his heart awry, and such a soul surely can never move well;
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a Watch set wrong, cannot be stedfast in following the course of the Sun, and time of the day.
a Watch Set wrong, cannot be steadfast in following the course of the Sun, and time of the day.
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And might not be as their fathers, a stubborn and rebellious generation, a generation that [ set not their hearts aright ] and whose spirit was not stedfast with God, Psal. 78.8. A heart set awry, is a desperate disadvantage to an even course:And might not be as their Father's, a stubborn and rebellious generation, a generation that [ Set not their hearts aright ] and whose Spirit was not steadfast with God, Psalm 78.8. A heart Set awry, is a desperate disadvantage to an even course:
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where such a temper is, men should think of the patience of Christ, his love overcomes a stubborn soul.
where such a temper is, men should think of the patience of christ, his love overcomes a stubborn soul.
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O that goodnesse and mercy should wait to embrace a froward heart, that will not continue, no not begin good!
O that Goodness and mercy should wait to embrace a froward heart, that will not continue, no not begin good!
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Ignorance is a great disadvantage to a steady course, wilfulness a greater, but Hypocrisie the greatest of all.
Ignorance is a great disadvantage to a steady course, wilfulness a greater, but Hypocrisy the greatest of all.
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A double minded man is unstable in all his wayes, and yet he hath many, more then any sinner besides.A double minded man is unstable in all his ways, and yet he hath many, more then any sinner beside.
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An hypocrites soul, is like some wild Downs that have many cross ways upon them, some this way, some that,
an Hypocrites soul, is like Some wild Downs that have many cross ways upon them, Some this Way, Some that,
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but none to Christ, and therefore the soul loses it self, but cannot fix. An Hypocrite is one that observes the winds;
but none to christ, and Therefore the soul loses it self, but cannot fix. an Hypocrite is one that observes the winds;
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not sweet gales within, but gainfull gales without, from the world; his principles put him upon uncertainties;
not sweet gales within, but gainful gales without, from the world; his principles put him upon uncertainties;
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he is ever about to sow, but never sows, the wind still turns so crosse: when, or where he will have a harvest, I know not.
he is ever about to sow, but never Sovus, the wind still turns so cross: when, or where he will have a harvest, I know not.
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Things must be equally poised, to make steady and certain motion, and in this an Hypocrite is more disadvantaged then any man,
Things must be equally poised, to make steady and certain motion, and in this an Hypocrite is more disadvantaged then any man,
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great broad wings, and a little light body, like a Butterfly, and as steady in his flight.
great broad wings, and a little Light body, like a Butterfly, and as steady in his flight.
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Have you not observed the flight of a Butterfly, how in and out he is? The reason may be,
Have you not observed the flight of a Butterfly, how in and out he is? The reason may be,
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because body and wings carry no proportion;
Because body and wings carry no proportion;
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'thas wings big enough, and broad enough for a body of some bulk, which wanting, it cannot master and steer its course steady in the aire.
thus wings big enough, and broad enough for a body of Some bulk, which wanting, it cannot master and steer its course steady in the air.
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Sinners have their proper punishment here;
Sinners have their proper punishment Here;
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as all sins have one common punishment hereafter, to wit, hell, so they have their proper punishment here.
as all Sins have one Common punishment hereafter, to wit, hell, so they have their proper punishment Here.
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I may say of all sins but Hypocrisie, that they are simply a not coming to Christ,
I may say of all Sins but Hypocrisy, that they Are simply a not coming to christ,
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but I may say of an Hypocrite, that he is one come and gone, seemingly come,
but I may say of an Hypocrite, that he is one come and gone, seemingly come,
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and really gone, and Cains curse is gone after him, he ranges in forlorn places, and things, having seven more forlorn spirits in him then he had.
and really gone, and Cains curse is gone After him, he ranges in forlorn places, and things, having seven more forlorn spirits in him then he had.
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Truth and integrity, is the soul of the soul; this is quite dead in an Hypocrite.
Truth and integrity, is the soul of the soul; this is quite dead in an Hypocrite.
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A lie will choose a lie;
A lie will choose a lie;
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the heart a lie, will choose any lying principles, and ah what a many lies be there now in the world!
the heart a lie, will choose any lying principles, and ah what a many lies be there now in the world!
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I am affraid of mens integrity, lies are so generally taking and mis-leading now: the spirit is as the things it strongly cleaves to.
I am afraid of men's integrity, lies Are so generally taking and misleading now: the Spirit is as the things it strongly cleaves to.
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Hitherto we have spoken to persons disadvantaged, surely you will tumble up and down in your course, till you tumble to your place,
Hitherto we have spoken to Persons disadvantaged, surely you will tumble up and down in your course, till you tumble to your place,
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if Christ shew not mercy to you. I will now speak to you, which are advantaged persons with gifts:
if christ show not mercy to you. I will now speak to you, which Are advantaged Persons with Gifts:
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Remember the point, such are but uncertain creatures in their course: Trust not in your advantages, for the certainty and continuation of your holy course.
remember the point, such Are but uncertain creatures in their course: Trust not in your advantages, for the certainty and continuation of your holy course.
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No mans light is so big, but Satan by his proper force, or by divine commission, can blow it out;
No men Light is so big, but Satan by his proper force, or by divine commission, can blow it out;
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a soul in the dark, whither cannot the prince of darknesse lead? Sampsons eyes out,
a soul in the dark, whither cannot the Prince of darkness led? Sampsons eyes out,
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and a Philistine, a wicked person, may rule him. Parts looked upon, make the soul blind;
and a Philistine, a wicked person, may Rule him. Parts looked upon, make the soul blind;
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and leaned upon, make the soul weak; for the man leaves a staffe, and leans upon a reed, he will certainly fall,
and leaned upon, make the soul weak; for the man leaves a staff, and leans upon a reed, he will Certainly fallen,
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and yet he will not believe it, till he is down. Self is a gaudy thing; things that glister dazle sight;
and yet he will not believe it, till he is down. Self is a gaudy thing; things that glister dazzle sighed;
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sight dazled, the man will move madly, you will see him run headlong into the sea,
sighed dazzled, the man will move madly, you will see him run headlong into the sea,
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and think it green grasse and woods.
and think it green grass and woods.
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When a man looks upon self, the Devill alwayes lends him spectacles, and his glasse-eyes are alwayes a bad guide;
When a man looks upon self, the devil always lends him spectacles, and his glass-eyes Are always a bad guide;
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things looked upon through his medium, are commonly of false dimension, too big, or too little.
things looked upon through his medium, Are commonly of false dimension, too big, or too little.
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'Tis sad to heare, how confident some are of the stedfastnesse of their motion: I will die rather then I will do this or that.
It's sad to hear, how confident Some Are of the steadfastness of their motion: I will die rather then I will do this or that.
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Though all men forsake Christ, yet will not I.
Though all men forsake christ, yet will not I.
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Thou knowest not thy self, consider how naught thou art now, although so and so advantaged for good;
Thou Knowest not thy self, Consider how nought thou art now, although so and so advantaged for good;
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as temptations shall strengthen upon thee, so wilt thou become worse, thou wilt give backward and backward still, till thou becommest stark naught.
as temptations shall strengthen upon thee, so wilt thou become Worse, thou wilt give backward and backward still, till thou becomest stark nought.
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Some persons upon view of self, conclude they shall go currently on, for they finde they get victory over such a sin,
some Persons upon view of self, conclude they shall go currently on, for they find they get victory over such a since,
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and over such a temptation, and the like. I would speak to this, I am affraid you know not the nature of corruption;
and over such a temptation, and the like. I would speak to this, I am afraid you know not the nature of corruption;
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'tis like the sea in its motion, it will seem to lose ground, and decline such a part of the earth much,
it's like the sea in its motion, it will seem to loose ground, and decline such a part of the earth much,
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for such a space of time, and of a sudden again, by a little advantage of wind, come tumbling in,
for such a Molle of time, and of a sudden again, by a little advantage of wind, come tumbling in,
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and spread over as much earth as ever, and more.
and spread over as much earth as ever, and more.
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Again, you know also this is its property, when it leaves one point of the earth, it will breake in as farre or farther, upon another point.
Again, you know also this is its property, when it leaves one point of the earth, it will break in as Far or farther, upon Another point.
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It fals out oft, whilst persons are treading downe some externall acts of evill, the soule rises and swels with conceit and fancie of its own worth and goodnesse;
It falls out oft, while Persons Are treading down Some external acts of evil, the soul rises and Swells with conceit and fancy of its own worth and Goodness;
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here is a Babel, a Christian blasted before finished, mouldring whilst building; these buds wither, because they want earth;
Here is a Babel, a Christian blasted before finished, mouldering while building; these buds wither, Because they want earth;
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their end is naught, so was their beginning, had they seene it.
their end is nought, so was their beginning, had they seen it.
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Such cannot hold out steady, whose spirits are lifted up with some poore glisning snail creepings of their own.
Such cannot hold out steady, whose spirits Are lifted up with Some poor glistening snail creepings of their own.
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Poison that breaks out in the hands and face, and struck in by some art, is not cured,
Poison that breaks out in the hands and face, and struck in by Some art, is not cured,
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but a thousand times more dangerous. 'Tis the case of many;
but a thousand times more dangerous. It's the case of many;
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malignitie breaks out in their tongue, in their outward man, in such and such broad base courses, which doe disrepute them,
malignity breaks out in their tongue, in their outward man, in such and such broad base courses, which do disrepute them,
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and by some paines and art, they stop these filthy issues, and strike the poison inward into their heart;
and by Some pains and art, they stop these filthy issues, and strike the poison inward into their heart;
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cease drunkennesse & debauchednesse, and now become proud; of rakels become civilians and justiciaries. God I thanke thee, I am not as such and such, no drunkard nor whore-master.
cease Drunkenness & debauchedness, and now become proud; of rakels become Civilians and Justiciaries. God I thank thee, I am not as such and such, no drunkard nor whoremaster.
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No, thou art worse, further from the Kingdome of God, further from persevering and finishing a good course,
No, thou art Worse, further from the Kingdom of God, further from persevering and finishing a good course,
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then they are from beginning of it.
then they Are from beginning of it.
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A man that thinkes himselfe the better fitted for flight, for any poore waxen wings of his own, will when highest,
A man that thinks himself the better fitted for flight, for any poor waxed wings of his own, will when highest,
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like Icarus, melt and fall, and be drowned. Things that would move very steady, must rise very high;
like Icarus, melt and fallen, and be drowned. Things that would move very steady, must rise very high;
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the upper region is quieter a great deale then the lower, and better for steady motion.
the upper region is quieter a great deal then the lower, and better for steady motion.
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As the soule rises above the world, above its own indowments, above all without and within it selfe,
As the soul rises above the world, above its own endowments, above all without and within it self,
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and sits fully and clearly in the armes of Christ, so is the stedfastnesse of its motion;
and sits Fully and clearly in the arms of christ, so is the steadfastness of its motion;
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Christs armes doe not tire, his hands doe not shake, he carries Venice - glasses full of choice liquor,
Christ arms do not tire, his hands do not shake, he carries Venice - glasses full of choice liquour,
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and breaks not one, nor sheds not a drop out of any one. How many soules hath God put into Christs hand!
and breaks not one, nor sheds not a drop out of any one. How many Souls hath God put into Christ hand!
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and yet he hath not lost one soule; no nor one soule hath not lost one drop committed to him to keepe.
and yet he hath not lost one soul; no nor one soul hath not lost one drop committed to him to keep.
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Satan is at our right hand continually, but he cannot come so neare Christ.
Satan is At our right hand continually, but he cannot come so near christ.
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Wee cannot carry our hands steady a moment, he doth so jog it, and the more we struggle to grasp and get into our hand, the more he jogs it;
we cannot carry our hands steady a moment, he does so jog it, and the more we struggle to grasp and get into our hand, the more he jogs it;
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but the more we can emptie out all into Christs hand, the further still from Satans power, and so consequently safe.
but the more we can empty out all into Christ hand, the further still from Satan power, and so consequently safe.
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This age surely is so whimsicall, so drunke, so staggering, and falling, because it leanes so much upon its own braine, and so little upon Christ.
This age surely is so whimsical, so drunk, so staggering, and falling, Because it leans so much upon its own brain, and so little upon christ.
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They that waite upon the Lord, renew their strength, they run, and are not weary; They that wait upon the Lord, renew their strength, they run, and Are not weary;
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they run steadily to the last, till they have quite out-run sin, Satan, and all molesting.
they run steadily to the last, till they have quite outrun since, Satan, and all molesting.
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'Tis sure, sweet motion, when Christs armes still are onely the Chariot-wheeles in all things. I wonder this advantage is no more studied.
It's sure, sweet motion, when Christ arms still Are only the Chariot wheels in all things. I wonder this advantage is no more studied.
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Christians complaine of the unsteadinesse of their course, and the unevennesse of their walking, of nothing more.
Christians complain of the unsteadiness of their course, and the unevenness of their walking, of nothing more.
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'Tis a sweet thing to use prayer much, 'tis the steadiest winde we can saile by,
It's a sweet thing to use prayer much, it's the steadiest wind we can sail by,
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if there be any steadie winde below; but rest not in this, but in him whom you mention by prayer.
if there be any steady wind below; but rest not in this, but in him whom you mention by prayer.
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Doe [ thou ] keepe it in the thoughts of their hearts, to goe on thus willingly. Do [ thou ] keep it in the thoughts of their hearts, to go on thus willingly.
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Prayer is here used for perseverance, but the person mentioned in prayer, and not the prayer it selfe, is rested upon for the thing sought.
Prayer is Here used for perseverance, but the person mentioned in prayer, and not the prayer it self, is rested upon for the thing sought.
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Doe [ thou ] keepe it in the thoughts of their hearts. Do [ thou ] keep it in the thoughts of their hearts.
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there I shall be quickly, and the sooner, that these miseries below are so heavy on mee.
there I shall be quickly, and the sooner, that these misery's below Are so heavy on me.
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neighbours and Citizens that doe not kill one another, but love one another dearely; that have not their swords in one anothers breasts, but each other & Christ;
neighbours and Citizens that do not kill one Another, but love one Another dearly; that have not their swords in one another's breasts, but each other & christ;
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Hope enters within the vaile, Heb. 6.19. Yet I know a Country where no war is, an inheritance where no plundering is;Hope enters within the veil, Hebrew 6.19. Yet I know a Country where no war is, an inheritance where no plundering is;
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and walkes in upper chambers, where no noise is, views the Citie and Country above, and the inhabitants and priviledges thereof.
and walks in upper chambers, where no noise is, views the city and Country above, and the inhabitants and privileges thereof.
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and dismall without, then the soule drawes the curtaine, and withdrawes from all these lower roomes,
and dismal without, then the soul draws the curtain, and withdraws from all these lower rooms,
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Hope alive, this is the sweet course of the soule, to wit, when all is black, deadly,
Hope alive, this is the sweet course of the soul, to wit, when all is black, deadly,
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others killing my bodie, and my selfe killing my soule: what a wofull life is this!
Others killing my body, and my self killing my soul: what a woeful life is this!
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Fearfull soule, if this war were ended, thou hast a war within thee, which will never end, till thy despaire end: fighting without, and fighting within;
Fearful soul, if this war were ended, thou hast a war within thee, which will never end, till thy despair end: fighting without, and fighting within;
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O that the war were ended, that the war were ended.
O that the war were ended, that the war were ended.
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All men finde this by experience, that what ever they pitch upon besides God, to stay and relieve themselves, it doth not doe it.
All men find this by experience, that what ever they pitch upon beside God, to stay and relieve themselves, it does not do it.
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Their rocke is not as ours, themselves being judges. Their rock is not as ours, themselves being judges.
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were there a thousand rockes to cast anchor upon, yet no rocke like this, the soule will not rest upon any else.
were there a thousand Rocks to cast anchor upon, yet no rock like this, the soul will not rest upon any Else.
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or a heavie bodie, that and no other thing will give rest to it. Christ is by divine ordination the center of soules;
or a heavy body, that and no other thing will give rest to it. christ is by divine ordination the centre of Souls;
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What is by ordination a center and rest for such and such a bodie, a light body,
What is by ordination a centre and rest for such and such a body, a Light body,
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a soule that can stay no where, will hardly stay in his wits, when stormes grow very great.
a soul that can stay no where, will hardly stay in his wits, when storms grow very great.
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Which hope we have us an anchor of the soule, both sure and stedfast. If a man cannot stay upon God in distresse, he can stay no where;Which hope we have us an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast. If a man cannot stay upon God in distress, he can stay no where;
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Thou wilt be as a Ship without an anchor, tossed terribly, and no possibilitie of staying thee.
Thou wilt be as a Ship without an anchor, tossed terribly, and no possibility of staying thee.
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Finally, Doe but thinke, what a double miserable life thou wilt have in these times, if this grace of hope lie ruinous in thee, through any wile of Satan.
Finally, Do but think, what a double miserable life thou wilt have in these times, if this grace of hope lie ruinous in thee, through any wile of Satan.
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Shall Christ doe all this for so little, and wilt not thou hope, and chearfully expect the sweet of that which he so freely gives.
Shall christ do all this for so little, and wilt not thou hope, and cheerfully expect the sweet of that which he so freely gives.
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Panting languishing soule for mercy, thou hast obtained mercy; thou desirest to be cleane, why thou art clean;
Panting languishing soul for mercy, thou hast obtained mercy; thou Desirest to be clean, why thou art clean;
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upon a heart panting to be clean, the voice goes forth from Christ, I will be thou cleane.
upon a heart panting to be clean, the voice Goes forth from christ, I will be thou clean.
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but Christ forgives debts to us, upon complaining of them, and groaning under them, and desiring their discharge;
but christ forgives debts to us, upon complaining of them, and groaning under them, and desiring their discharge;
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Did I not forgive thee all thy debt, [ because thou desirest me? ] God forgives debts to Christ upon exact satisfaction,Did I not forgive thee all thy debt, [ Because thou Desirest me? ] God forgives debts to christ upon exact satisfaction,
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Why, this may be a demonstration to thee, that all is right and even, between God and thee.
Why, this may be a demonstration to thee, that all is right and even, between God and thee.
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Dost thou not desire it should be so? Wouldest thou not have all right and sweet, between God and thy soule, rather then any thing? Yes.
Dost thou not desire it should be so? Wouldst thou not have all right and sweet, between God and thy soul, rather then any thing? Yes.
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shouldest not thou also have compassion on thy fellow-servant? What should make feare, when all is discharged? If I did know it were so.Shouldst not thou also have compassion on thy Fellow servant? What should make Fear, when all is discharged? If I did know it were so.
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'Tis lively set out in that Parable, Luk. 18.32. O wicked servant, I forgave thee all that debt, because thou desirest it;
It's lively Set out in that Parable, Luk. 18.32. Oh wicked servant, I forgave thee all that debt, Because thou Desirest it;
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How shall I pay that? Bleeding soule, Christ leaves thee no debt to pay, no sin to answer for.
How shall I pay that? Bleeding soul, christ leaves thee no debt to pay, no since to answer for.
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but then there remaines something behind, and that sads and sinkes the heart.
but then there remains something behind, and that sads and sinks the heart.
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Some friends will undertake for part of ones debt, to make one chearfull, and this is much love, too much to be slighted;
some Friends will undertake for part of ones debt, to make one cheerful, and this is much love, too much to be slighted;
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but he will be accountable for it, and in your stead, and all to make you hope.
but he will be accountable for it, and in your stead, and all to make you hope.
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Christ hath taken upon him your debts, there is not a sin that ever you committed, not a trespasse against any rule,
christ hath taken upon him your debts, there is not a since that ever you committed, not a trespass against any Rule,
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Lay all this together now, and doe but thinke how unkindly you deale with Christ for all his love and paines, which hath done so much for the tranquilitie of your life, to make you hope here, and possesse hereafter.
Lay all this together now, and do but think how unkindly you deal with christ for all his love and pains, which hath done so much for the tranquillity of your life, to make you hope Here, and possess hereafter.
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and the designe is, to seale the soule up for wrath: despaire is the black seale of the bottomlesse pit.
and the Design is, to seal the soul up for wrath: despair is the black seal of the bottomless pit.
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How dost thou sleepe? How dost thou eate? How dost thou walke? How dost thou talke? How dost thou looke? Is not thy moisture turned into the drought of summer? Thy body turned into skin and bones? Alas for thee, poore soule, God never made such a way as this to Heaven, 'tis Satan and thy owne despairing heart, one evill spirit tormenting another, just as they doe below;
How dost thou sleep? How dost thou eat? How dost thou walk? How dost thou talk? How dost thou look? Is not thy moisture turned into the drought of summer? Thy body turned into skin and bones? Alas for thee, poor soul, God never made such a Way as this to Heaven, it's Satan and thy own despairing heart, one evil Spirit tormenting Another, just as they do below;
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Thou art in hell upon earth, as that other phrase is, of her that is dead while shee lives. Tell me.
Thou art in hell upon earth, as that other phrase is, of her that is dead while she lives. Tell me.
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Despairing sinner, Satan is fallen in with thy conscience, to conjure thy soule into this condition.
Despairing sinner, Satan is fallen in with thy conscience, to conjure thy soul into this condition.
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as they role to and fro in that fiery furnace.
as they role to and from in that fiery furnace.
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this is the tone of Tophet, these are the dismall complaints, which those restlesse soules below throw out,
this is the tone of Tophet, these Are the dismal complaints, which those restless Souls below throw out,
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not a drop of mercy falls in here, to cole any scorched creature, in the space of eternitie;
not a drop of mercy falls in Here, to coal any scorched creature, in the Molle of eternity;
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the fire that burnes me, is unquenchable; the chaines that hold me, are everlasting chaines; the pit I am in, is bottomelesse, no possible passage from hence;
the fire that burns me, is unquenchable; the chains that hold me, Are everlasting chains; the pit I am in, is bottomless, no possible passage from hence;
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Finall despaire shuts up that cursed spirit, and all those that are with him: the worme that gnawes me, will never die;
Final despair shuts up that cursed Spirit, and all those that Are with him: the worm that gnaws me, will never die;
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when he seeth any else have joy, it greatens his hell, when he sees any else have but a little of Heaven:
when he sees any Else have joy, it greatens his hell, when he sees any Else have but a little of Heaven:
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hope is the joy of a mans life, Satan hath none, and it addes to his sorrow,
hope is the joy of a men life, Satan hath none, and it adds to his sorrow,
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Finally, hold one position more, that Satan and thine own unbelieving heart, conspire against thy tranquilitie;
Finally, hold one position more, that Satan and thine own unbelieving heart, conspire against thy tranquillity;
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If this were received, who could despaire? Who would not hope of life, when every one gives him over? Yea of eternall life?
If this were received, who could despair? Who would not hope of life, when every one gives him over? Yea of Eternal life?
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When Christ kills, then is he readie to make alive.
When christ kills, then is he ready to make alive.
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When Christ throwes a man downe, and throwes him very low, then is he about to raise him.
When christ throws a man down, and throws him very low, then is he about to raise him.
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Christ comes out of a withered womb; the man-childe that makes us laughter, comes out of means given up as barren.
christ comes out of a withered womb; the Manchild that makes us laughter, comes out of means given up as barren.
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Jacob comes hindermost of the company. Christ comes after all means are done. Isaac, which signifies laughter, is a childe of old age:Jacob comes hindermost of the company. christ comes After all means Are done. Isaac, which signifies laughter, is a child of old age:
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This principle well laid into the soule, would make one hope to the end, hope to the last man in a battell, to the last breath in a sicknesse.
This principle well laid into the soul, would make one hope to the end, hope to the last man in a battle, to the last breath in a sickness.
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When 'tis as much as ever one can hold, tryall being so strong, then Christ makes hast, and salvation is neare.
When it's as much as ever one can hold, trial being so strong, then christ makes haste, and salvation is near.
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The Heathen rage. The Lord of hosts is with us, saith the next verse. Hold fast, I come quickly. The Heathen rage. The Lord of hosts is with us, Says the next verse. Hold fast, I come quickly.
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and yet 'tis hard to doe otherwise, when much put to it: when tryals are sharpest, mercy and deliverance is nearest.
and yet it's hard to do otherwise, when much put to it: when trials Are Sharpest, mercy and deliverance is nearest.
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Christ long a coming, the next crosse makes the soule conclude, he will never come. Wee may not construe Christ tedious in his motion;
christ long a coming, the next cross makes the soul conclude, he will never come. we may not construe christ tedious in his motion;
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this principle swallowed, is destructive to Hope; the next step will be this, 'twill never come;
this principle swallowed, is destructive to Hope; the next step will be this, it'll never come;
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Hold one position more, that Gods intentions toward us, are accompanied with the readiest means to accomplish them in us. Good is long a coming:
Hold one position more, that God's intentions towards us, Are accompanied with the Readiest means to accomplish them in us. Good is long a coming:
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the saddest things that are upon thee, if thou couldest but turne them upside downe, thou shouldest see in them the smiling face of God.
the Saddest things that Are upon thee, if thou Couldst but turn them upside down, thou Shouldst see in them the smiling face of God.
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therefore be not prejudized concerning his intention;
Therefore be not prejudized Concerning his intention;
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he meanes nothing else in the blackest saddest things that are upon thee, but love and mercy,
he means nothing Else in the Blackest Saddest things that Are upon thee, but love and mercy,
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'tis more precious to Christ then to thy selfe; Christ would save it, and thou wouldest destroy it;
it's more precious to christ then to thy self; christ would save it, and thou Wouldst destroy it;
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Thou frownest alwayes, O tempted soule, and thou thinkest God doth so. Thy soule is precious to Christ, he doth not desire its death;
Thou frownest always, Oh tempted soul, and thou Thinkest God does so. Thy soul is precious to christ, he does not desire its death;
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fury guides him in all that he doth about me, one may run and read his frownes in all his actions.
fury guides him in all that he does about me, one may run and read his frowns in all his actions.
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it harpes much upon the intention of God. God intends my death, he holds me for his enemie;
it harps much upon the intention of God. God intends my death, he holds me for his enemy;
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and wilt thou doe it thy selfe, by every thing thou seest, hearest, feelest, & c? Despaire makes use of externall senses all together, more then of the Bible, and construes all things amisse:
and wilt thou do it thy self, by every thing thou See, Hearst, Feel, & c? Despair makes use of external Senses all together, more then of the bible, and construes all things amiss:
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God doth nothing to drive away thy soule from him, nor would he have any thing else doe it:
God does nothing to drive away thy soul from him, nor would he have any thing Else do it:
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If he strike the body or the soule, if he let loose Satan to tempt, and let loose the heart to fall, 'tis to bring the soule nearer to God:
If he strike the body or the soul, if he let lose Satan to tempt, and let lose the heart to fallen, it's to bring the soul nearer to God:
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If he whip us, and strike never so hard, or never so strangely, 'tis to bring us nearer him, not to drive us further from him.
If he whip us, and strike never so hard, or never so strangely, it's to bring us nearer him, not to drive us further from him.
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Hold this position, all that God doth is to bring us nearer to him.
Hold this position, all that God does is to bring us nearer to him.
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This is a truth, but no sin or misery must have any such consideration, as to sinke the soule.
This is a truth, but no since or misery must have any such consideration, as to sink the soul.
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Yea, but some persons sins, have a very sad consideration over others have.
Yea, but Some Persons Sins, have a very sad consideration over Others have.
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and yet hope enough in death, to make him a type of Christ. Thou wilt not leave my soule in grave.
and yet hope enough in death, to make him a type of christ. Thou wilt not leave my soul in grave.
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did not David sin much in life, and yet what a brave hope had he in death? Sin enough in life, to make him a type of Satan, for bloud and unmercifulnesse;
did not David since much in life, and yet what a brave hope had he in death? since enough in life, to make him a type of Satan, for blood and unmercifulness;
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So did all the Saints that are in Heaven when they were in earth; as now thou art;
So did all the Saints that Are in Heaven when they were in earth; as now thou art;
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Thou shalt goe to hell, O my soule, when thou diest: Why? I have sinned. Thou shalt go to hell, Oh my soul, when thou Dies: Why? I have sinned.
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'Tis a soule so tossed and tumbled between Satan and conscience, day and night, that it hath no power to ponder any thing.
It's a soul so tossed and tumbled between Satan and conscience, day and night, that it hath no power to ponder any thing.
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but never deliberate in examinations of grounds.
but never deliberate in examinations of grounds.
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and let thy soule bleed to death? Was there no Balme in Gilead? No word in all the booke of God that might speake matter of hope to thee? Despaire in strength, is very peremptory in conclusions,
and let thy soul bleed to death? Was there no Balm in Gilead? No word in all the book of God that might speak matter of hope to thee? Despair in strength, is very peremptory in conclusions,
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Hast thou no hope of any other thing? No. Why wouldest thou stand still all this while,
Hast thou no hope of any other thing? No. Why Wouldst thou stand still all this while,
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Sinner, dost thou know thy state? Yes. Dost thou know it exactly? Yes. Why, whither shalt thou goe when thou diest? To Hell.
Sinner, dost thou know thy state? Yes. Dost thou know it exactly? Yes. Why, whither shalt thou go when thou Dies? To Hell.
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but its a wound of it selfe, that must be carefully drest oft with the leaves of the tree of life, 'twill rankle and kill else.
but its a wound of it self, that must be carefully dressed oft with the leaves of the tree of life, it'll rankle and kill Else.
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Terrors take hold sometimes, 'tis a heavie stroake, then the soule refuseth comfort Sense of fin is good,
Terrors take hold sometime, it's a heavy stroke, then the soul Refuseth Comfort Sense of fin is good,
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and yet you love to dwell here.
and yet you love to dwell Here.
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Drooping hearts, thinke of this point, how usefull is this grace for you? you have taken a house by the borders of hell, continually affrighted with evill spirits, that walke up and downe in your soules,
Drooping hearts, think of this point, how useful is this grace for you? you have taken a house by the borders of hell, continually affrighted with evil spirits, that walk up and down in your Souls,
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but especially the highest and the noblest good.
but especially the highest and the Noblest good.
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I conclude as I began, Hope is a glad expectation of good, (i) of all good,
I conclude as I began, Hope is a glad expectation of good, (i) of all good,
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and an eternall weight of glory. Hope can speake nothing but Heaven, and glory, to a distressed heart.
and an Eternal weight of glory. Hope can speak nothing but Heaven, and glory, to a distressed heart.
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'tis that grace which makes heavie afflictions light, long afflictions short, by shewing the soule what they worke about, a far more exceeding,
it's that grace which makes heavy afflictions Light, long afflictions short, by showing the soul what they work about, a Far more exceeding,
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Hope is that good Angel, that carries Lazarus and lays him in Abrahams bosome;
Hope is that good Angel, that carries Lazarus and lays him in Abrahams bosom;
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there is a house eternall in the Heavens, though this cracke and moulder, and there thou shalt sigh no more.
there is a house Eternal in the Heavens, though this Crac and moulder, and there thou shalt sighs no more.
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and then bids the mourner be chearfull, all teares shall be wiped from thine eyes;
and then bids the mourner be cheerful, all tears shall be wiped from thine eyes;
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shee goes into every house of mourning where Christ is, and takes exact notice of every distresse corporall and spirituall,
she Goes into every house of mourning where christ is, and Takes exact notice of every distress corporal and spiritual,
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and this is all her worke;
and this is all her work;
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shee goes from the one to the other, and in this way turnes the one into the other,
she Goes from the one to the other, and in this Way turns the one into the other,
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Rejoyce in the hope of the glory of God. The two termes of hope, are hell and heaven;Rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. The two terms of hope, Are hell and heaven;
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this shee looks upon oft, and smiles to her selfe, when no soule alive is aware:
this she looks upon oft, and smiles to her self, when no soul alive is aware:
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Shee hath a table above, and this is nothing but Christ himselfe, and the state he weares above;
She hath a table above, and this is nothing but christ himself, and the state he wears above;
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My soule hopeth in thy Word. My soul Hopes in thy Word.
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Hope feeds delicately, shee hath a table below, and this is nothing but the word of Christ.
Hope feeds delicately, she hath a table below, and this is nothing but the word of christ.
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You see hope is put for heaven, and the reason is, because so much conversant there.
You see hope is put for heaven, and the reason is, Because so much conversant there.
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To lay hold on the hope that is set before us. To lay hold on the hope that is Set before us.
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Looking for that blessed hope, and for the glorious appearing of that great God, and our Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ, Tit. 2.13. and so by the Author to the Hebrewes urged.Looking for that blessed hope, and for the glorious appearing of that great God, and our Saviour, the Lord jesus christ, Tit. 2.13. and so by the Author to the Hebrews urged.
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therefore is hope so often put for heaven, it doth so often goe to heaven, and is so much taken up there.
Therefore is hope so often put for heaven, it does so often go to heaven, and is so much taken up there.
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Hope is conversant about no ill, but about all good, and most about that which is noblest, 'tis appetitus excellentis boni, cum fiducia obtinendi:
Hope is conversant about no ill, but about all good, and most about that which is Noblest, it's Appetitus excellentis boni, cum Fiducia obtinendi:
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and then set for ever where his is. The flesh doth rest in hope.
and then Set for ever where his is. The Flesh does rest in hope.
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I shall rise as Christ did, this vile body shall be changed, and made like Christs glorious bodie,
I shall rise as christ did, this vile body shall be changed, and made like Christ glorious body,
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though thou kill me, I will hope in thee; though thou burie me, I will hope in thee:
though thou kill me, I will hope in thee; though thou bury me, I will hope in thee:
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that house is something darke indeed, but I shall not alwayes lie there, saith hope. Thou wilt not leave my soule in grave;
that house is something dark indeed, but I shall not always lie there, Says hope. Thou wilt not leave my soul in grave;
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Hope can fee no ill, no hurt in any thing, not in death, not in the grave;
Hope can fee no ill, no hurt in any thing, not in death, not in the grave;
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hope walks in the valley of the shadow of death, and feares none ill, (i) expects no hurt:
hope walks in the valley of the shadow of death, and fears none ill, (i) expects no hurt:
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and yet it pales not the countenance of hope;
and yet it pales not the countenance of hope;
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Hope was never knowne to have her heart-strings breake, 'tis semper vivens. Death is the King of feares,
Hope was never known to have her heartstrings break, it's semper Living. Death is the King of fears,
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'twill live in sicknesse, in warre, in death; The righteous hath hope in his death:
it'll live in sickness, in war, in death; The righteous hath hope in his death:
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Hope is a hardie long-lived grace, 'twill live in famine, when ' thath not a bit of bread;
Hope is a hardy long-lived grace, it'll live in famine, when ' thath not a bit of bred;
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shee will cast downe any thing, men, devils, but is never cast down her selfe;
she will cast down any thing, men, Devils, but is never cast down her self;
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In perils by sea, in perils by land, &c. In povertie, in nakednesse, distressed in all kinds with a witnesse, but not cast downe. Hope is never cast downe;In perils by sea, in perils by land, etc. In poverty, in nakedness, distressed in all Kinds with a witness, but not cast down. Hope is never cast down;
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Hope will carry more burthens then any grace, without sinking.
Hope will carry more burdens then any grace, without sinking.
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though thousands incompasse me, yet I will not feare, that is, I will not despaire of one to come to relieve me.
though thousands encompass me, yet I will not Fear, that is, I will not despair of one to come to relieve me.
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though I cannot come to him, he will come to me where ever I am;
though I cannot come to him, he will come to me where ever I am;
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yet then shee can see a God, amongst a thicket of Devils, though shee cannot come at him as shee would:
yet then she can see a God, among a thicket of Devils, though she cannot come At him as she would:
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When burthens presse, that sense hath nothing but torture, nothing but devils to shake hands with,
When burdens press, that sense hath nothing but torture, nothing but Devils to shake hands with,
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and behold the land that is far off: When shee is in the belly of hell, shee can look towards Gods Temple.
and behold the land that is Far off: When she is in the belly of hell, she can look towards God's Temple.
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Shee can see a great way, heare a great way, and the like. In a dark day, when fogs are never so thick, shee can look through them,
She can see a great Way, hear a great Way, and the like. In a dark day, when fogs Are never so thick, she can look through them,
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My beloved comes skipping upon the mountaines. (i) Certainly coming, and swiftly coming. Hope hath but bad externall feeling, but all other senses most acute.My Beloved comes skipping upon the Mountains. (i) Certainly coming, and swiftly coming. Hope hath but bad external feeling, but all other Senses most acute.
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Despaire looks upon mercy at a stand, hope sees it coming, and coming a great pace.
Despair looks upon mercy At a stand, hope sees it coming, and coming a great pace.
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though he puls down quickly, yet he takes time to build up, and this time hastens.
though he puls down quickly, yet he Takes time to built up, and this time hastens.
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Our God is not come indeed yet, but he will come, and he will not tarry:
Our God is not come indeed yet, but he will come, and he will not tarry:
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You never heard hope speake such a word; shee is a childe that speakes just like her father.
You never herd hope speak such a word; she is a child that speaks just like her father.
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Can he give bread? Will he give a crum to me? No, I shall eate this morsell and die, groane this groane, and my heart-strings will breake:
Can he give bred? Will he give a crumb to me? No, I shall eat this morsel and die, groan this groan, and my heartstrings will break:
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Shee has every thing that would rebell at her foote, but Christ in the highest esteeme, of any of his daughters.
She has every thing that would rebel At her foot, but christ in the highest esteem, of any of his daughters.
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this is hope, hope has the command of her selfe, but will not have the command of God.
this is hope, hope has the command of her self, but will not have the command of God.
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I will waite upon the Lord that hideth himselfe from the house of Jacob, and I will look for him: I will wait upon the Lord that Hideth himself from the house of Jacob, and I will look for him:
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every bone that is broken, shall rejoyce; every filthy issue in my soule, shall be dryed up.
every bone that is broken, shall rejoice; every filthy issue in my soul, shall be dried up.
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God is hid, he is not gone; I shall see him, though not now;
God is hid, he is not gone; I shall see him, though not now;
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if he doe, 'twill but be to send me to my place. Hope is the correction of these distempers.
if he do, it'll but be to send me to my place. Hope is the correction of these distempers.
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'Tis one taking his flesh in his teeth, torturing and tearing all, under his own apprehension of things. God is gone; he will never returne;It's one taking his Flesh in his teeth, torturing and tearing all, under his own apprehension of things. God is gone; he will never return;
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Despaire is a soule wracking it selfe with what is, and with what will be:
Despair is a soul wracking it self with what is, and with what will be:
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the world will sinke, and I shall be undermost: you may guesse by despaire, what hope is.
the world will sink, and I shall be undermost: you may guess by despair, what hope is.
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The soule of man naturally sits up much now; distracted creatures, can take little rest; this is not well, that's not well, all will be worse:
The soul of man naturally sits up much now; distracted creatures, can take little rest; this is not well, that's not well, all will be Worse:
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Hope is a soule at rest concerning all things within and without, concerning spirit and flesh, that they shall be all perfectly well.
Hope is a soul At rest Concerning all things within and without, Concerning Spirit and Flesh, that they shall be all perfectly well.
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when it can rise and reach so high, and this is hope. My [ flesh ] shall rest in hope.
when it can rise and reach so high, and this is hope. My [ Flesh ] shall rest in hope.
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that this shall be repaired, and all these broken cisternes mended and filled, and all made to run eternally into my soule, this may doe something upon the soule,
that this shall be repaired, and all these broken cisterns mended and filled, and all made to run eternally into my soul, this may do something upon the soul,
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take what house, what place, what advantage you will, to look abroad upon things here below, you cannot look besides ruine and desolation:
take what house, what place, what advantage you will, to look abroad upon things Here below, you cannot look beside ruin and desolation:
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such a forlorne sight, can it be matter of joy? And yet there are no other prospects here below;
such a forlorn sighed, can it be matter of joy? And yet there Are no other prospects Here below;
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This world is a big vast roome, full of broken cisternes, and man the prime vessell, most broken:
This world is a big vast room, full of broken cisterns, and man the prime vessel, most broken:
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one may gather it from the composed countenance of Christ, all the time he was upon earth.
one may gather it from the composed countenance of christ, all the time he was upon earth.
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All the things in this world, will not make up matter sufficient for a smile, if rightly understood:
All the things in this world, will not make up matter sufficient for a smile, if rightly understood:
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Joy comes not in by vision here as it doth above, but by expectation: fallen things as they lie, can glad no understanding man to look upon.
Joy comes not in by vision Here as it does above, but by expectation: fallen things as they lie, can glad no understanding man to look upon.
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and when the soule can conclude its suite takes above, and can sweetly lie downe and looke for a returne, then it hopes.
and when the soul can conclude its suit Takes above, and can sweetly lie down and look for a return, then it hope's.
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in suite for much, enough to stay and quiet, Stay me with flagons, this is the panting of perfection here;
in suit for much, enough to stay and quiet, Stay me with flagons, this is the panting of perfection Here;
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they that have most, have but drops, and a thirst for flagons;
they that have most, have but drops, and a thirst for flagons;
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When I say, man hath but little, I doe not meane of the things of this life, (though all this world be nothing) he hath but little of God. Many have nothing of God;
When I say, man hath but little, I do not mean of the things of this life, (though all this world be nothing) he hath but little of God. Many have nothing of God;
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Man since his fall, hath but little in possession, not enough to quiet his heart a moment.
Man since his fallen, hath but little in possession, not enough to quiet his heart a moment.
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something at a distance pleasing, now and then smiling upon the soule, and the soule upon it.
something At a distance pleasing, now and then smiling upon the soul, and the soul upon it.
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COLOSSIANS 1.23. From the hope of the Gospel. HOpe is a glad expectation of good; COLOSSIANS 1.23. From the hope of the Gospel. HOpe is a glad expectation of good;
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Our Sun was set at noone, and yet no more to have risen in this Horizon:
Our Sun was Set At noon, and yet no more to have risen in this Horizon:
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COLOSS. 1.23. From the hope of [ the Gospel. ]COLOSS. 1.23. From the hope of [ the Gospel. ]
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WEE have considered the grace of hope in it selfe, and have found it a sweet flower,
we have considered the grace of hope in it self, and have found it a sweet flower,
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as any grows in the garden of God: wee are now to consider the stocke out of which it springs;
as any grows in the garden of God: we Are now to Consider the stock out of which it springs;
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the mold that likes it, and out of which it growes, is the Gospel, NONLATINALPHABET, it signifies a glad word or message.
the mould that likes it, and out of which it grows, is the Gospel,, it signifies a glad word or message.
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When God smiles upon the soule, then the soule smiles in its course: our death or life, sits upon the lips of Christ:
When God smiles upon the soul, then the soul smiles in its course: our death or life, sits upon the lips of christ:
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as Christ speaks, the soule opens or closes, lifts up or hangs downe the head.
as christ speaks, the soul Opens or closes, lifts up or hangs down the head.
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Thou hast made my mouth like a sharp sword, a polished shaft, saith Christ of the Father, Esa. 49.2. What a wombe the Gospel is!Thou hast made my Mouth like a sharp sword, a polished shaft, Says christ of the Father, Isaiah 49.2. What a womb the Gospel is!
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it brings forth twinnes, two, and the greatest that can be thought on, death and life;
it brings forth twins, two, and the greatest that can be Thought on, death and life;
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'tis a polished shaft, not simply a shaft to kill, but a polished shaft, to make death in order to life.
it's a polished shaft, not simply a shaft to kill, but a polished shaft, to make death in order to life.
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The Gospel is a wombe that brings forth twinnes indeed, earth and heaven, heaven here; 'tis like the Hebrew women, quicke of delivery.
The Gospel is a womb that brings forth twins indeed, earth and heaven, heaven Here; it's like the Hebrew women, quick of delivery.
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They were Gospel-words, which God spake to Adam after his fall, when he spake about the seed of the Woman,
They were Gospel words, which God spoke to Adam After his fallen, when he spoke about the seed of the Woman,
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and these words re-instated him in earth, and in heaven, he had lost both else.
and these words reinstated him in earth, and in heaven, he had lost both Else.
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His soule sunke within him, which made him hide and run away, and these words fetcht life againe to the soule,
His soul sunk within him, which made him hide and run away, and these words fetched life again to the soul,
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and the man againe to his place. The Gospel is a grand blessing, a glad word, a God-speech.
and the man again to his place. The Gospel is a grand blessing, a glad word, a God-speech.
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God after our sin, had shut up his loving kindnesse in displeasure, and all this world was to lie under all the wrath of God, to all eternitie, without one good word, without one good look;
God After our since, had shut up his loving kindness in displeasure, and all this world was to lie under all the wrath of God, to all eternity, without one good word, without one good look;
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man the glory of the world, was proclaim'd a Traytor, Absaloms doome was upon him, Let him see my face no more;
man the glory of the world, was proclaimed a Traitor, Absaloms doom was upon him, Let him see my face no more;
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in this case no Mediator durst appeare, not one of all the Angels in Heaven would know man after his fall, for any favour:
in this case no Mediator durst appear, not one of all the Angels in Heaven would know man After his fallen, for any favour:
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the King had withdrawne himselfe, and all his traine, he had bounded himselfe in universally like Abasuerus, that none might come to speake to him for favour in mans behalfe, upon paine of death, no not concerning any matter of mercy towards man, he that should come about any such thing, came upon perill of eternall death:
the King had withdrawn himself, and all his train, he had bounded himself in universally like Ahasuerus, that none might come to speak to him for favour in men behalf, upon pain of death, no not Concerning any matter of mercy towards man, he that should come about any such thing, Come upon peril of Eternal death:
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yet in this desperate strait, Christ like Esther puts forth, and takes his life in his hand, pleads with wrath it selfe,
yet in this desperate strait, christ like Esther puts forth, and Takes his life in his hand, pleads with wrath it self,
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for a few, that they might be kindly entertain'd againe, kindly thought of, and kindly spoke to:
for a few, that they might be kindly entertained again, kindly Thought of, and kindly spoke to:
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if thou must have bloud, take my bloud, onely write downe with it a few names in the booke of life, a small company to be kinde unto for ever, to looke pleasantly upon them,
if thou must have blood, take my blood, only write down with it a few names in the book of life, a small company to be kind unto for ever, to look pleasantly upon them,
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and to speake sweetly to them here, and for ever hereafter. That which cost Christ so deare, surely is no small favour;
and to speak sweetly to them Here, and for ever hereafter. That which cost christ so deer, surely is not small favour;
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he gave his bloud, for a good word from God to man, a good word therefore from God, is certainly a great favour,
he gave his blood, for a good word from God to man, a good word Therefore from God, is Certainly a great favour,
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for Christ lays not out his bloud for trifles, as sometimes we doe. Its price, its property speakes it a grand blessing:
for christ lays not out his blood for trifles, as sometime we do. Its price, its property speaks it a grand blessing:
c-acp np1 vvz xx av po31 n1 p-acp n2, c-acp av pns12 vdb. pn31|vbz n1, po31 n1 vvz pn31 dt j n1:
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The Gospel is light, prime light, it makes exact discretion, it shines into the heart, that's the expression of it which the Apostle gives, 2 Cor. 4.6. But God which commanded the light out of darknesse, hath shined into our hearts.
The Gospel is Light, prime Light, it makes exact discretion, it shines into the heart, that's the expression of it which the Apostle gives, 2 Cor. 4.6. But God which commanded the Light out of darkness, hath shined into our hearts.
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You may discerne a moate, a haire, the smallest thing that is, by a shining light; the Gospel discovers beames, moats, yea these perfectly: Then shalt thou see [ perfectly ] the moat that is in thy brothers eye.
You may discern a moat, a hair, the Smallest thing that is, by a shining Light; the Gospel discovers beams, moats, yea these perfectly: Then shalt thou see [ perfectly ] the moat that is in thy Brother's eye.
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Take in but Gospel-light, and lay aside thine own conceited light, and thou shalt see every thing exactly, in thy spirituall state.
Take in but Gospel light, and lay aside thine own conceited Light, and thou shalt see every thing exactly, in thy spiritual state.
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The light of the Gospel discovers thoughts, and intentions of the heart, it divideth between the marrow and the bones, it shews how the soule is joynted, marrowed,
The Light of the Gospel discovers thoughts, and intentions of the heart, it divides between the marrow and the bones, it shows how the soul is jointed, marrowed,
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how every sinew and string lyes, and what oyle is in the vessels to supple them,
how every sinew and string lies, and what oil is in the vessels to supple them,
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and make them last, whether any or none.
and make them last, whither any or none.
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The heart is call'd the hidden man, and 'tis hid indeed, from all creatures in the world, from the man himself:
The heart is called the hidden man, and it's hid indeed, from all creatures in the world, from the man himself:
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that's a notable light that gets into a dungeon, a vault deep under ground, that is full of damps,
that's a notable Light that gets into a dungeon, a vault deep under ground, that is full of damps,
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and makes discovery there of all the mud and dirt, of all the frogs and toads that lie there,
and makes discovery there of all the mud and dirt, of all the frogs and toads that lie there,
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and yet such is the light of the Gospel;
and yet such is the Light of the Gospel;
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where ever it comes, though into never so dark a soule, it lays open all very exactly, that is, to conviction.
where ever it comes, though into never so dark a soul, it lays open all very exactly, that is, to conviction.
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He that is unlearned cometh in, and he is convinced of all, and fals downe, saith the text;
He that is unlearned comes in, and he is convinced of all, and falls down, Says the text;
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it tels a man all that ever he did, and very exactly. A true glasse, is of worth:
it tells a man all that ever he did, and very exactly. A true glass, is of worth:
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All light flatters, but the Gospel.
All Light flatters, but the Gospel.
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That's an oyntment indeed, which takes off all scales, and makes perfect sight in any one,
That's an ointment indeed, which Takes off all scales, and makes perfect sighed in any one,
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and this is the propertie of the Gospel;
and this is the property of the Gospel;
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to whom soever it comes, though an ideot, as the originall is, he is convinced of all; 'tis spoken as the naturall property of this light, man cannot hide any thing from it.
to whom soever it comes, though an idiot, as the original is, he is convinced of all; it's spoken as the natural property of this Light, man cannot hide any thing from it.
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It makes an exact discovery of man, and an exact discovery of God, so far forth as such powers as we have here are comprehensible:
It makes an exact discovery of man, and an exact discovery of God, so Far forth as such Powers as we have Here Are comprehensible:
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it shines into our hearts, and gives the light of the knowledge of [ the glory of God; it shines into our hearts, and gives the Light of the knowledge of [ the glory of God;
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] it discovers mans glory, to wit, his soule;] it discovers men glory, to wit, his soul;
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and the glory of God, to wit, his heart and his soule towards man, two such properties as are not to be found in any light.
and the glory of God, to wit, his heart and his soul towards man, two such properties as Are not to be found in any Light.
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The glory of God is his face, all other light discovers but his back parts,
The glory of God is his face, all other Light discovers but his back parts,
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or if it speake any thing about the face of God, 'tis as vailed. To see the King is a great favour,
or if it speak any thing about the face of God, it's as veiled. To see the King is a great favour,
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but to see him in state, that's a great friendship indeed.
but to see him in state, that's a great friendship indeed.
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There be many things have glory, which if any one could give one eyes to behold, wee should account it a great priviledge;
There be many things have glory, which if any one could give one eyes to behold, we should account it a great privilege;
pc-acp vbi d n2 vhb n1, r-crq cs d pi vmd vvi crd n2 pc-acp vvi, pns12 vmd vvi pn31 dt j n1;
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if any one could set me, as Satan would have set Christ, to behold the kingdoms of this world,
if any one could Set me, as Satan would have Set christ, to behold the kingdoms of this world,
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and the glory of them, as is there exprest, I should be ready to thinke it a great priviledge,
and the glory of them, as is there expressed, I should be ready to think it a great privilege,
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and yet all this glory, not comparable to the glory of God; all these things that glitter here below, are but the dust of that gold above,
and yet all this glory, not comparable to the glory of God; all these things that glitter Here below, Are but the dust of that gold above,
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but some old cast garments, which the King lays at his feete, and gives to some poore servants and slaves, they are but as cast-rags, given to diseased creatures.
but Some old cast garments, which the King lays At his feet, and gives to Some poor Servants and slaves, they Are but as cast-rags, given to diseased creatures.
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The glory of God is not to be exprest:
The glory of God is not to be expressed:
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the Gospel helpes us to Pauls vision, to behold unutterable things. The face of God is his glory;
the Gospel helps us to Paul's vision, to behold unutterable things. The face of God is his glory;
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the face of a man is his glory.
the face of a man is his glory.
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Distinguishing propriety, whether such a one be a brother, a sister, a father, I can tell you when I see his face, which is glorious to me when I behold.
Distinguishing propriety, whither such a one be a brother, a sister, a father, I can tell you when I see his face, which is glorious to me when I behold.
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The Gospel gives a distinct knowledge of God, by this, and by this alone;
The Gospel gives a distinct knowledge of God, by this, and by this alone;
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I am enabled to look as it were in his face, and to discerne in what relation I stand to him,
I am enabled to look as it were in his face, and to discern in what Relation I stand to him,
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and he to me, whether I be his childe, and he my father, or otherwise.
and he to me, whither I be his child, and he my father, or otherwise.
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Mercy considered in such a latitude, as eternally to save, is cald the glory of God;
Mercy considered in such a latitude, as eternally to save, is called the glory of God;
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condiscension to the creature offending, taking him up in his armes.
condescension to the creature offending, taking him up in his arms.
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'Tis cald the glory of a man to passe by a fault, to abide sweet when others are bitter, to smile and embrace,
It's called the glory of a man to pass by a fault, to abide sweet when Others Are bitter, to smile and embrace,
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when there is no invitement, but all discouragement;
when there is no invitement, but all discouragement;
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this is cald the glory of a man, and this is cald the glory of God.
this is called the glory of a man, and this is called the glory of God.
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The Gospel and no light else, holds forth transcendent condescension in God;
The Gospel and no Light Else, holds forth transcendent condescension in God;
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by all other light, wee conceive of him as one that is austere, as one that will not yeeld a whit,
by all other Light, we conceive of him as one that is austere, as one that will not yield a whit,
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as one that will have the utmost farthing, his own with advantage, or inflict death.
as one that will have the utmost farthing, his own with advantage, or inflict death.
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The Gospel holds forth all sweet condescension in God, it sets him forth, as one inviting, come, blinde, halt,
The Gospel holds forth all sweet condescension in God, it sets him forth, as one inviting, come, blind, halt,
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as one waiting to be gracious, thirty, forty, fifty, threescore yeares, to the last houre,
as one waiting to be gracious, thirty, forty, fifty, threescore Years, to the last hour,
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and yet giving a penny to him that came in last, as well as to him that came in first;
and yet giving a penny to him that Come in last, as well as to him that Come in First;
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it sets him out as one that goes about to folkes-dores and knockes, sinners doe you need any mercy? doe you need any thing for your soules or bodies, to make you blessed for ever? you may have it for nothing, Milke and honey, wine and oyle, tryed gold, and royall apparrell.
it sets him out as one that Goes about to folkes-dores and knocks, Sinners do you need any mercy? do you need any thing for your Souls or bodies, to make you blessed for ever? you may have it for nothing, Milk and honey, wine and oil, tried gold, and royal apparel.
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The Gospel sets out God as one that expostulates with man, about the matter of his good, Why doe you lay out your money for that which is not bread? And why will you die? The Gospel sets out God,
The Gospel sets out God as one that expostulates with man, about the matter of his good, Why do you lay out your money for that which is not bred? And why will you die? The Gospel sets out God,
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as one beseeching man to be reconcild, as one that delights to exercise loving-kindnesse, to make it his work, his daily businesse, to forgive sins,
as one beseeching man to be reconciled, as one that delights to exercise Lovingkindness, to make it his work, his daily business, to forgive Sins,
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and to bring souls to heaven at his own cost;
and to bring Souls to heaven At his own cost;
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this is transcendent condiscension, and this is the glory of God in the eye of a poor sinner;
this is transcendent condescension, and this is the glory of God in the eye of a poor sinner;
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this makes him shine more glorious then any thing in the world;
this makes him shine more glorious then any thing in the world;
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and all this, the light of the Gospel discovers, discovers in us; hath shined [ into our hearts ] to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God.
and all this, the Light of the Gospel discovers, discovers in us; hath shined [ into our hearts ] to give us the Light of the knowledge of the glory of God.
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The Gospel is a grand favour, but I am affraid we do not count it so:
The Gospel is a grand favour, but I am afraid we do not count it so:
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Manna is loathed, we love darknesse more then light.
Manna is loathed, we love darkness more then Light.
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That light which discovers us, and makes our nakednesse appear, is a plague and no blessing to thousands.
That Light which discovers us, and makes our nakedness appear, is a plague and no blessing to thousands.
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What is more inraging and more deadly to some persons, then the powerfull words of the Lord Jesus? What is more inraging at this day,
What is more inraging and more deadly to Some Persons, then the powerful words of the Lord jesus? What is more inraging At this day,
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then the shining light of the Gospel? Our misery is great, the cause apparent, we shut our eyes against the light.
then the shining Light of the Gospel? Our misery is great, the cause apparent, we shut our eyes against the Light.
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The Prince of darknesse shall rule; this is the vote of thousands.
The Prince of darkness shall Rule; this is the vote of thousands.
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Where Satan raigns, do you expect any other but a hel, rending and tearing, howling and yelling.
Where Satan raigns, do you expect any other but a hell, rending and tearing, howling and yelling.
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Brave England is turn'd into a hel, oppressing, racking, rending weeping, wayling, and gnashing of teeth,
Brave England is turned into a hell, oppressing, racking, rending weeping, wailing, and gnashing of teeth,
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and why? Certainly the Prince of darknesse raigns amongst us;
and why? Certainly the Prince of darkness raigns among us;
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have you a glimpse of that feind in all this our hel and misery? If there were indeed a true love of the Gospel amongst us, could there be such fighting abroad and at home amongst us as there is? As light is precious, it conquers; as light conquers, pride falls;
have you a glimpse of that fiend in all this our hell and misery? If there were indeed a true love of the Gospel among us, could there be such fighting abroad and At home among us as there is? As Light is precious, it conquers; as Light conquers, pride falls;
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pride fallen, the Lion is a Lamb, Lambs rend not, nor tear one another.
pride fallen, the lion is a Lamb, Lambs rend not, nor tear one Another.
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We rend and tear one another, name, state, all that is dear, and would be to one another as the very devils are. Ah Lord!
We rend and tear one Another, name, state, all that is dear, and would be to one Another as the very Devils Are. Ah Lord!
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Is this a Christian Land, a Land honouring the Gospel? Doth it conquer us? Is the Spirit of the Gospel in us, whose hearts burn like hel in pride and malice against one another? The hand of the Lord is upon an hypocriticall people, get it off who can.
Is this a Christian Land, a Land honouring the Gospel? Does it conquer us? Is the Spirit of the Gospel in us, whose hearts burn like hell in pride and malice against one Another? The hand of the Lord is upon an hypocritical people, get it off who can.
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You say you love the Gospel, and yet think the Land too good for them that faithfully professe it:
You say you love the Gospel, and yet think the Land too good for them that faithfully profess it:
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He that hates his brother in his heart, is a murtherer; a bloody spirit is in you, a bloody hand of justice is upon you,
He that hates his brother in his heart, is a murderer; a bloody Spirit is in you, a bloody hand of Justice is upon you,
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if this right not the innocent, and publish the hyporcisie of this generation to all the world,
if this right not the innocent, and publish the hyporcisie of this generation to all the world,
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then say, that Christ hath not spoken by me. Would the sword were sheathed, saith many:
then say, that christ hath not spoken by me. Would the sword were sheathed, Says many:
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would it had done its work, say I. We needed through launcing, mens basenesse comes out freely:
would it had done its work, say I. We needed through lancing, men's baseness comes out freely:
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'tis a mercy to know who loves the Gospel, and how.
it's a mercy to know who loves the Gospel, and how.
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How long will England bleed, ere good blood appear? Will that good bloud be so little,
How long will England bleed, ere good blood appear? Will that good blood be so little,
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as not enough to hold life in the State? O that will be sad!
as not enough to hold life in the State? O that will be sad!
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Sinners, look about you, you that dissemble with your light, are the plagues of the Land:
Sinners, look about you, you that dissemble with your Light, Are the plagues of the Land:
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doe you call whom you will, troublers, this will be found the truth which I have said, you are the troublers,
do you call whom you will, troublers, this will be found the truth which I have said, you Are the troublers,
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and the destroyers of the Land, and the ruine of all will be charged upon you.
and the destroyers of the Land, and the ruin of all will be charged upon you.
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Know the symptome of a dying State:
Know the Symptom of a dying State:
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when death is seized upon the vitals, and blacke vapours beat up strong against the braine, we cry draw the curtaines, shut the windows, keep them darke, they will be mad else.
when death is seized upon the vitals, and black vapours beatrice up strong against the brain, we cry draw the curtains, shut the windows, keep them dark, they will be mad Else.
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Light is scoft at now, never more, this makes thousands cry, draw the curtaine, shut the windows, keepe soules darke, they will be mad else:
Light is scoffed At now, never more, this makes thousands cry, draw the curtain, shut the windows, keep Souls dark, they will be mad Else:
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and this is the glory of thousands, that they keep where they were, and shut out light:
and this is the glory of thousands, that they keep where they were, and shut out Light:
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it is I feare a deadly state.
it is I Fear a deadly state.
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Mayst not thou come as far short of truth, as thou judgest others to overshoot themselves? Dost thou thinke that none hit the white but thee? Are not errors on the left hand,
Mayest not thou come as Far short of truth, as thou Judges Others to overshoot themselves? Dost thou think that none hit the white but thee? are not errors on the left hand,
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as dangerous as errors on the right? Is not a cold frozen soule, a soule setled upon its lees,
as dangerous as errors on the right? Is not a cold frozen soul, a soul settled upon its lees,
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as base a prizer of the Gospel, as a wanton that is too lavish? I have but one thing more, let love be returned.
as base a prizer of the Gospel, as a wanton that is too lavish? I have but one thing more, let love be returned.
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Doth God give grand favours, returne answerable to him.
Does God give grand favours, return answerable to him.
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The light which shines sweetly and gloriously upon you, let it gaine your soules to God.
The Light which shines sweetly and gloriously upon you, let it gain your Souls to God.
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Doth Christ speake kindly unto you? Speake so to him.
Does christ speak kindly unto you? Speak so to him.
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Doth Christ speake for your hearts, to lay them in his bosome, and for no other use? How can you deny him? Give Christ your heart, 'tis no great favour,
Does christ speak for your hearts, to lay them in his bosom, and for no other use? How can you deny him? Give christ your heart, it's no great favour,
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yet Christ accounts it so, because 'tis your prime jewel: Christ doth take things according to your account, which is transcendent love:
yet christ accounts it so, Because it's your prime jewel: christ does take things according to your account, which is transcendent love:
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what you account your jewel, that Christ takes for one.
what you account your jewel, that christ Takes for one.
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If you make a sin, a jewel dearer then any thing, yet if at the call of the Gospel, you sacrifice this,
If you make a since, a jewel Dearer then any thing, yet if At the call of the Gospel, you sacrifice this,
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and offer it to Christ to doe what he will with it, kill it or keepe it alive, he accounts this for a great favour, a jewel;
and offer it to christ to do what he will with it, kill it or keep it alive, he accounts this for a great favour, a jewel;
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What you indeed and in good earnest account great, that doth Christ, when in plainnesse and in simplicitie you give it to him.
What you indeed and in good earnest account great, that does christ, when in plainness and in simplicity you give it to him.
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Isaac was esteemed by Abraham a great favour from God, and when he was willing to offer this againe to God, 'twas taken by God as Abraham accounted it, a great favour.Isaac was esteemed by Abraham a great favour from God, and when he was willing to offer this again to God, 'twas taken by God as Abraham accounted it, a great favour.
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The Sunne loses none of its rayes, by all the course it runs, none darkened nor spoyled,
The Sun loses none of its rays, by all the course it runs, none darkened nor spoiled,
dt n1 vvz pix pp-f po31 n2, p-acp d dt n1 pn31 vvz, pix vvn ccx vvn,
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but sets as big, as glorious, and as smiling, as it did arise.
but sets as big, as glorious, and as smiling, as it did arise.
cc-acp vvz p-acp j, c-acp j, cc c-acp vvg, c-acp pn31 vdd vvi.
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Shall wee darken any beame of that light, which shines upon us? Shall we sad the face of that Sunne that smiles upon us? And yet so wee doe,
Shall we darken any beam of that Light, which shines upon us? Shall we sad the face of that Sun that smiles upon us? And yet so we do,
vmb pns12 vvi d n1 pp-f d n1, r-crq vvz p-acp pno12? vmb pns12 j dt n1 pp-f d n1 cst vvz p-acp pno12? cc av av pns12 vdb,
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when Christ cannot gaine us by his beames of love which shine upon us.
when christ cannot gain us by his beams of love which shine upon us.
c-crq np1 vmbx vvi pno12 p-acp po31 n2 pp-f n1 r-crq vvb p-acp pno12.
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Consider how long time the Gospel hath been amongst you, and how little good it hath done.
Consider how long time the Gospel hath been among you, and how little good it hath done.
np1 c-crq j n1 dt n1 vhz vbn p-acp pn22, cc c-crq j j pn31 vhz vdn.
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O that a heart should be so cold, that twenty or thirty yeares lying in the Sunne, will not warme it.
O that a heart should be so cold, that twenty or thirty Years lying in the Sun, will not warm it.
sy cst dt n1 vmd vbi av j-jn, cst crd cc crd n2 vvg p-acp dt n1, vmb xx vvi pn31.
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Hold a multiplying glasse, upon the Sunne that shines upon your soules, and see what this will doe:
Hold a multiplying glass, upon the Sun that shines upon your Souls, and see what this will do:
n1 dt j-vvg n1, p-acp dt n1 cst vvz p-acp po22 n2, cc vvb r-crq d vmb vdi:
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say to thy soul, How many precious Gospel-Sermons have I heard! and how many thousand thousand secret words in them!
say to thy soul, How many precious Gospel-Sermons have I herd! and how many thousand thousand secret words in them!
vvb p-acp po21 n1, c-crq d j n2 vhb pns11 vvn! cc c-crq d crd crd j-jn n2 p-acp pno32!
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how have these ecchoed, with a sweeter report from one within, then they were at first speaking from the person without, which delivered them! how many sweet Gospel-words!
how have these echoed, with a Sweeten report from one within, then they were At First speaking from the person without, which Delivered them! how many sweet Gospel words!
q-crq vhb d j-vvn, p-acp dt jc n1 p-acp pi p-acp, cs pns32 vbdr p-acp ord vvg p-acp dt n1 p-acp, r-crq vvd pno32! q-crq d j n2!
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yea, how many sweet Gospel-workes, have I had! how many heart-liftings heaven-ward, and yet downe againe!
yea, how many sweet Gospel-workes, have I had! how many heart-liftings heavenward, and yet down again!
uh, c-crq d j n2, vhb pns11 vhd! c-crq d j n1, cc av a-acp av!
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Hath any body such a cold heavie heart as I? 'Tis good to complaine of ones heart much for its badnesse, to him that can make it better:
Hath any body such a cold heavy heart as I? It's good to complain of ones heart much for its badness, to him that can make it better:
vhz d n1 d dt j-jn j n1 c-acp pns11? pn31|vbz j pc-acp vvi pp-f pig n1 d p-acp po31 n1, p-acp pno31 cst vmb vvi pn31 av-jc:
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'tis good to complaine much of this badnesse, badnesse under goodnesse, prime goodnesse, badnesse under the Gospel.
it's good to complain much of this badness, badness under Goodness, prime Goodness, badness under the Gospel.
pn31|vbz j pc-acp vvi d pp-f d n1, n1 p-acp n1, j-jn n1, n1 p-acp dt n1.
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Cold-hearted sinners, thus taber upon your breast, when you are alone; if any thing warme, 'tis well:
Coldhearted Sinners, thus taber upon your breast, when you Are alone; if any thing warm, it's well:
j n2, av n1 p-acp po22 n1, c-crq pn22 vbr j; cs d n1 j, pn31|vbz av:
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if nothing will, draw the curtaine, and take leave of friends;
if nothing will, draw the curtain, and take leave of Friends;
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if the Sun-shine of the Gospel can by no meanes fetch heat in thee, thou canst not live long,
if the Sunshine of the Gospel can by no means fetch heat in thee, thou Canst not live long,
cs dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmb p-acp dx n2 vvb n1 p-acp pno21, pns21 vm2 xx vvi av-j,
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if thou wouldst give all the wealth thou hast, the fruit of the body for the sin of the soule.
if thou Wouldst give all the wealth thou hast, the fruit of the body for the since of the soul.
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Christ strikes with one hand, and strokes with the other, 'tis his usuall carriage to children.
christ strikes with one hand, and Strokes with the other, it's his usual carriage to children.
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and himself liable to the curse of such a condition.
and himself liable to the curse of such a condition.
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A great many men love me, but what will this do me good when I die,
A great many men love me, but what will this do me good when I die,
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if this be all the favour I have? Can mens shoulders carry me to the kingdome of heaven? Will the vapours of many mens mouthes make silver wings to carry my soul to heaven? What will conscience cry out for, think you,
if this be all the favour I have? Can men's shoulders carry me to the Kingdom of heaven? Will the vapours of many men's mouths make silver wings to carry my soul to heaven? What will conscience cry out for, think you,
cs d vbb d dt n1 pns11 vhb? vmb ng2 n2 vvb pno11 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1? n1 dt n2 pp-f d ng2 n2 vvb n1 n2 pc-acp vvi po11 n1 p-acp n1? q-crq vmb n1 vvi av p-acp, vvb pn22,
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when that pale messenger comes to call you hence? Ah my soul!
when that pale Messenger comes to call you hence? Ah my soul!
c-crq cst j n1 vvz pc-acp vvi pn22 av? uh po11 n1!
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thou art now to leave every body indeed, thy very own body in which thou hast lived so long:
thou art now to leave every body indeed, thy very own body in which thou hast lived so long:
pns21 vb2r av pc-acp vvi d n1 av, po21 av d n1 p-acp r-crq pns21 vh2 vvn av av-j:
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Doth God love thee? conscience will ask this question again and again ▪ O soul, soul.
Does God love thee? conscience will ask this question again and again ▪ Oh soul, soul.
vdz np1 vvi pno21? n1 vmb vvi d n1 av cc av ▪ uh n1, n1.
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thou art to be gone out of the body presently, doth God love thee? dear soul, art thou dear to God? One spirit is going to another, two spirits must reason together about all things done in the flesh,
thou art to be gone out of the body presently, does God love thee? dear soul, art thou dear to God? One Spirit is going to Another, two spirits must reason together about all things done in the Flesh,
pns21 vb2r pc-acp vbi vvn av pp-f dt n1 av-j, vdz np1 vvi pno21? n1 n1, vb2r pns21 j-jn p-acp np1? crd n1 vbz vvg p-acp j-jn, crd n2 vmb vvi av p-acp d n2 vdn p-acp dt n1,
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and standers by may not plead a jot, onely what is in the breast of God to plead for thee, or against thee.
and standers by may not plead a jot, only what is in the breast of God to plead for thee, or against thee.
cc n2 p-acp vmb xx vvi dt n1, av-j r-crq vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno21, cc p-acp pno21.
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Sinners, what is in the breast of a God towards you? love or hatred? So will be your great happinesse,
Sinners, what is in the breast of a God towards you? love or hatred? So will be your great happiness,
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or your great misery, in this world and that to come. Love speaks it self, and so hatred speaks it self:
or your great misery, in this world and that to come. Love speaks it self, and so hatred speaks it self:
cc po22 j n1, p-acp d n1 cc cst pc-acp vvi. n1 vvz pn31 n1, cc av n1 vvz pn31 n1:
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by Gods dealing with you, you may know whether he loves or hates you.
by God's dealing with you, you may know whither he loves or hates you.
p-acp ng1 vvg p-acp pn22, pn22 vmb vvi cs pns31 vvz cc vvz pn22.
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God is dear to them which are dear to him, relations are indearing on both sides:
God is dear to them which Are dear to him, relations Are endearing on both sides:
np1 vbz j-jn p-acp pno32 r-crq vbr j-jn p-acp pno31, n2 vbr vvg p-acp d n2:
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God loves all his children dearly, and they love him dearly. Christ was dear to his father, and his father dear to him;
God loves all his children dearly, and they love him dearly. christ was dear to his father, and his father dear to him;
np1 vvz d po31 n2 av-jn, cc pns32 vvb pno31 av-jn. np1 vbds j-jn p-acp po31 n1, cc po31 n1 j-jn p-acp pno31;
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he would rather die then disobey his will. The spirit of the naturall sonne, is in all the adopted:
he would rather die then disobey his will. The Spirit of the natural son, is in all the adopted:
pns31 vmd av-c vvi cs vvi po31 n1. dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, vbz p-acp d dt j-vvn:
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if God be your father, where is his honour? Death is easier then disobedience, to a child of God.
if God be your father, where is his honour? Death is Easier then disobedience, to a child of God.
cs np1 vbb po22 n1, q-crq vbz po31 n1? n1 vbz jc cs n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1.
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Relations have their proper nature, they that are begotten love him that begat; God hath no unnaturall child.
Relations have their proper nature, they that Are begotten love him that begat; God hath no unnatural child.
n2 vhb po32 j n1, pns32 cst vbr vvn vvb pno31 cst vvd; np1 vhz dx j n1.
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Some of you stand upon your sonne-ship, and yet transgresse the will of your father with ease:
some of you stand upon your sonship, and yet transgress the will of your father with ease:
d pp-f pn22 vvb p-acp po22 n1, cc av vvi dt n1 pp-f po22 n1 p-acp n1:
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is he indeed your father which you call so, and use so? Are relations, the highest relations without bowels? can you use your father at your pleasure? Do you love God,
is he indeed your father which you call so, and use so? are relations, the highest relations without bowels? can you use your father At your pleasure? Do you love God,
vbz pns31 av po22 n1 r-crq pn22 vvb av, cc vvi av? vbr n2, dt js n2 p-acp n2? vmb pn22 vvi po22 n1 p-acp po22 n1? vdb pn22 n1 np1,
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and fight against him, against his spirit within, and against his truth and people without? Our war in England certainly discovers a great many dear children of the devil,
and fight against him, against his Spirit within, and against his truth and people without? Our war in England Certainly discovers a great many dear children of the Devil,
cc vvi p-acp pno31, p-acp po31 n1 a-acp, cc p-acp po31 n1 cc n1 p-acp? po12 n1 p-acp np1 av-j vvz dt j d j-jn n2 pp-f dt n1,
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as well as a great many dear children of God.
as well as a great many dear children of God.
c-acp av c-acp dt j d j-jn n2 pp-f np1.
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'Tis a time of great thoughts of heart, a time of great-stirring, and 'tis a brave time to know your hearts, and who is in them; whether God or the devil;
It's a time of great thoughts of heart, a time of great-stirring, and it's a brave time to know your hearts, and who is in them; whither God or the Devil;
pn31|vbz dt n1 pp-f j n2 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f j, cc pn31|vbz dt j n1 pc-acp vvi po22 n2, cc r-crq vbz p-acp pno32; cs np1 cc dt n1;
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when humours stirre much, 'tis the onely time to know the state of the man, and what is his distemper.
when humours stir much, it's the only time to know the state of the man, and what is his distemper.
c-crq n2 vvb av-d, pn31|vbz dt j n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc r-crq vbz po31 n1.
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God lives in every heart he loves, and stirres as he lives:
God lives in every heart he loves, and stirs as he lives:
np1 vvz p-acp d n1 pns31 vvz, cc n2 c-acp pns31 vvz:
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how divine are the strings of your hearts now? how generally divine? how strongly divine? There are not two better things to demonstrate any ones estate;
how divine Are the strings of your hearts now? how generally divine? how strongly divine? There Are not two better things to demonstrate any ones estate;
c-crq j-jn vbr dt n2 pp-f po22 n2 av? q-crq av-j j-jn? q-crq av-j j-jn? pc-acp vbr xx crd j n2 pc-acp vvi d pig n1;
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not any love speaks the love of a father. Christ looked upon the young man, and loved him;
not any love speaks the love of a father. christ looked upon the young man, and loved him;
xx d n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1. np1 vvd p-acp dt j n1, cc vvd pno31;
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but 'twas not with any indearing love:
but 'twas not with any endearing love:
cc-acp pn31|vbds xx p-acp d n-vvg n1:
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so not any love speaks the love of a child, but that love which takes up the heart, and indears God there: How precious are thy commandments;
so not any love speaks the love of a child, but that love which Takes up the heart, and endears God there: How precious Are thy Commandments;
av xx d n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc-acp cst n1 r-crq vvz a-acp dt n1, cc vvz np1 a-acp: c-crq j vbr po21 n2;
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my soul loves them, saith the Psalmist: and so elsewhere, My soul thirsteth after thee ▪ Psal. 143.3. Weak souls should warm and comfort themselves in that flame they feel in their souls towards Christ and his wayes.my soul loves them, Says the Psalmist: and so elsewhere, My soul Thirsteth After thee ▪ Psalm 143.3. Weak Souls should warm and Comfort themselves in that flame they feel in their Souls towards christ and his ways.
po11 n1 vvz pno32, vvz dt n1: cc av av, po11 n1 vvz p-acp pno21 ▪ np1 crd. j n2 vmd vvi cc vvi px32 p-acp d n1 pns32 vvb p-acp po32 n2 p-acp np1 cc po31 n2.
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I am to be generall in consolation to all Gods people, from this point:
I am to be general in consolation to all God's people, from this point:
pns11 vbm pc-acp vbi j p-acp n1 p-acp d ng1 n1, p-acp d n1:
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think how you are to God, very dear, and refresh your souls with it in all sad conditions.
think how you Are to God, very dear, and refresh your Souls with it in all sad conditions.
vvb c-crq pn22 vbr p-acp np1, av j-jn, cc vvi po22 n2 p-acp pn31 p-acp d j n2.
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Misery sinks us because we think every humane distresse speaks divine displeasure, or at least an abatement of love. Afflicted Christians!
Misery sinks us Because we think every humane distress speaks divine displeasure, or At least an abatement of love. Afflicted Christians!
n1 vvz pno12 c-acp pns12 vvb d j n1 vvz j-jn n1, cc p-acp ds dt n1 pp-f n1. j-vvn np1!
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adde not to your load, God is never out with them he loves; all misery speaks not divine displeasure.
add not to your load, God is never out with them he loves; all misery speaks not divine displeasure.
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Misery speaks divine displeasure onely, when it makes the soul wicked, more adherent to sinne, and lesse to Christ and Christians.
Misery speaks divine displeasure only, when it makes the soul wicked, more adherent to sin, and less to christ and Christians.
n1 vvz j-jn n1 av-j, c-crq pn31 vvz dt n1 j, av-dc j p-acp n1, cc av-dc p-acp np1 cc np1.
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Some mens bitters from God, make them bitter and sowre to good; I like not that state:
some men's bitters from God, make them bitter and sour to good; I like not that state:
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God would make a bastard a sonne, and he will not be corrected.
God would make a bastard a son, and he will not be corrected.
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Miseries which make you groan under sinne, and groan after Christ, speak you very dear children to God,
Misery's which make you groan under sin, and groan After christ, speak you very dear children to God,
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how heavie soever they be, and you should account such bitters sweets. Let such mourners chear themselves, God is very mindfull of your condition.
how heavy soever they be, and you should account such bitters sweets. Let such mourners cheer themselves, God is very mindful of your condition.
c-crq j av pns32 vbb, cc pn22 vmd vvi d n2 n2-j. vvb d n2 vvb px32, n1 vbz av j pp-f po22 n1.
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As things are dear to us, so we think of them:
As things Are dear to us, so we think of them:
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Is Ephraim my dear sonne? is he a pleasant child? Since I spake against him, I do earnestly remember him still. Is Ephraim my dear son? is he a pleasant child? Since I spoke against him, I do earnestly Remember him still.
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Thy folly may be spoken against ▪ and yet thy person very dear, and thy distresses compassionately carried in mind,
Thy folly may be spoken against ▪ and yet thy person very dear, and thy Distresses compassionately carried in mind,
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when thou thinkest all are slighted.
when thou Thinkest all Are slighted.
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Speak against them before men, and speaks for them at the same time before God his Father:
Speak against them before men, and speaks for them At the same time before God his Father:
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Since I spake against him, I remember him still, I do earnestly remember him as yet; Since I spoke against him, I Remember him still, I do earnestly Remember him as yet;
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recordando recordabor ejus adhuc, as they read the text, which is very lively.recordando recordabor His Adhoc, as they read the text, which is very lively.
fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, c-acp pns32 vvb dt n1, r-crq vbz av j.
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When misery is upon a child of God, he thinks then he is forgotten, and then he is most remembred,
When misery is upon a child of God, he thinks then he is forgotten, and then he is most remembered,
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then 'tis not recordabor ejus, I will remember him, but 'tis recordando recordabor, I will certainly remember him, or I will earnestly remember him;
then it's not recordabor His, I will Remember him, but it's recordando recordabor, I will Certainly Remember him, or I will earnestly Remember him;
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now in that very time that I have spoken against Ephraim a dear sonne, notwithstanding all that I have laid upon him, I do as yet earnestly mind him:
now in that very time that I have spoken against Ephraim a dear son, notwithstanding all that I have laid upon him, I do as yet earnestly mind him:
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as divine love is towards us, so it works;
as divine love is towards us, so it works;
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if it be strong towards a person, it is very earnestly intent about him for good. Dear hearts in affliction!
if it be strong towards a person, it is very earnestly intent about him for good. Dear hearts in affliction!
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believe that God remembers you, and that he remembers you earnestly, your deliverance is shaping day and night,
believe that God remembers you, and that he remembers you earnestly, your deliverance is shaping day and night,
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and thoughts shall never lie still till it be finished, and you confesse what a deal of love is set upon you.
and thoughts shall never lie still till it be finished, and you confess what a deal of love is Set upon you.
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Dear children, your blessednesse is above all mens here, let times and fortunes favour persons as they will, troubles may be great,
Dear children, your blessedness is above all men's Here, let times and fortune's favour Persons as they will, Troubles may be great,
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but yet your mercy will be certain;
but yet your mercy will be certain;
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many may sink under them, but surely you will not, if the mercy of a God be enough to keep your head above water.
many may sink under them, but surely you will not, if the mercy of a God be enough to keep your head above water.
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Others have nothing sure, you have all sure, the mercy of God sure, in which is all.
Others have nothing sure, you have all sure, the mercy of God sure, in which is all.
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If Ephraim be a dear sonne, then my bowels are troubled for him ▪ and I will surely have mercy upon him, saith the Lord.
If Ephraim be a dear son, then my bowels Are troubled for him ▪ and I will surely have mercy upon him, Says the Lord.
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Dear children of God, rejoyce in these sad times, your blessednesse hath as sure a foundation as truth it self,
Dear children of God, rejoice in these sad times, your blessedness hath as sure a Foundation as truth it self,
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if God can insure any thing, you will never miscarry. Your blessednesse will be certain, let times and states turn and overturn as they will;
if God can insure any thing, you will never miscarry. Your blessedness will be certain, let times and states turn and overturn as they will;
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yea, your mercies will be great. What God is in heart to any, he is in hand;
yea, your Mercies will be great. What God is in heart to any, he is in hand;
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where he loves much, he gives and forgives much.
where he loves much, he gives and forgives much.
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Dear children of God, I cannot tell exactly how great you will be, you will all have a kingdome, let this kingdome stand or fall;
Dear children of God, I cannot tell exactly how great you will be, you will all have a Kingdom, let this Kingdom stand or fallen;
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the naturall sonne and the adopted sonnes have all kingdomes, and the one doth not envie the other, but joyes in it;
the natural son and the adopted Sons have all kingdoms, and the one does not envy the other, but Joys in it;
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the naturall sonne is still moving and mediating that this wretched world may have as full a demonstration of this as can be;
the natural son is still moving and mediating that this wretched world may have as full a demonstration of this as can be;
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that the naturall sonne, and the adopted sonnes may be loved with the same love,
that the natural son, and the adopted Sons may be loved with the same love,
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and honoured with the same honour, is one passage of Christs prayer, and dear children read it often.
and honoured with the same honour, is one passage of Christ prayer, and dear children read it often.
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I in them and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one, and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, I in them and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one, and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them,
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as thou hast loved me ▪ John 17.23. Your mercies will carry correspondency with Christ, and can you tell what felicity the sonne hath in the father? And if you can, such a felicity will you have in the sonne:as thou hast loved me ▪ John 17.23. Your Mercies will carry correspondency with christ, and can you tell what felicity the son hath in the father? And if you can, such a felicity will you have in the son:
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I in them and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one. I in them and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one.
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Dear sonnes of God, tell the world your greatnesse in your meannesse, that you are beloved as Christ,
Dear Sons of God, tell the world your greatness in your meanness, that you Are Beloved as christ,
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and shall be as happy as he, let men and devils do their worst.
and shall be as happy as he, let men and Devils do their worst.
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We are ready to impart to you our own souls, because you are dear unto us, 1. Thess. 2.8. God is ready to impart his own soul to you, because you are dear, the greatest things are given to the dearest souls.We Are ready to impart to you our own Souls, Because you Are dear unto us, 1. Thess 2.8. God is ready to impart his own soul to you, Because you Are dear, the greatest things Are given to the dearest Souls.
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and that's the heaven of their way; the advancement and kingdome which they give God in their hearts is in love.
and that's the heaven of their Way; the advancement and Kingdom which they give God in their hearts is in love.
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Father moves to all his children in love, and that's the heaven of his way: the fruit of the spirit is love, so the reward of the spirit is love;
Father moves to all his children in love, and that's the heaven of his Way: the fruit of the Spirit is love, so the reward of the Spirit is love;
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the one speaketh that which we give to God, and that is love; and the other speaketh that which God gives to us, and that is love:
the one speaks that which we give to God, and that is love; and the other speaks that which God gives to us, and that is love:
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Gods way within and without to all his, is in a rapture, he makes a heaven to himself in making one for us.
God's Way within and without to all his, is in a rapture, he makes a heaven to himself in making one for us.
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All motions between father and children make love-meetings; we obey him in love, and he crowns us in love;
All motions between father and children make love-meetings; we obey him in love, and he crowns us in love;
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adopted sonnes and the naturall sonne, all Gods children move in love to their father, and their father meets them in love, and imbraceth them;
adopted Sons and the natural son, all God's children move in love to their father, and their father meets them in love, and Embraceth them;
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so did Christ advance his father, and so did his father advance him as a dear sonne.
so did christ advance his father, and so did his father advance him as a dear son.
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You see Gods generall way of raising persons, he first loves and then advances, not a person in the world doth God preferre out of this method.
You see God's general Way of raising Persons, he First loves and then advances, not a person in the world does God prefer out of this method.
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Many men have a mind too much to a heaven here and hereafter, but no mind to look after the love of God;
Many men have a mind too much to a heaven Here and hereafter, but no mind to look After the love of God;
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wrath secretly consumes these, in their blind strugglings to be happy.
wrath secretly consumes these, in their blind strugglings to be happy.
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Is hatred or love fastened upon you? so will you rise or fall, struggle and strive, and do what you can.
Is hatred or love fastened upon you? so will you rise or fallen, struggle and strive, and do what you can.
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Is despised Christ a sonne of God, a sonne of love? If he be of that seed he will rise,
Is despised christ a son of God, a son of love? If he be of that seed he will rise,
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and will flourish into a kingdome, notwithstanding all the devils in hell oppose.
and will flourish into a Kingdom, notwithstanding all the Devils in hell oppose.
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Is Mordecai of the beloved seed? then he will rise, let Haman struggle his heart out.
Is Mordecai of the Beloved seed? then he will rise, let Haman struggle his heart out.
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Is Haman an Agagite, of the cursed Amalekites? then he will fall, and all the favour in the world cannot keep him up.
Is Haman an Agagite, of the cursed Amalekites? then he will fallen, and all the favour in the world cannot keep him up.
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I am grieved to see what preposterous wayes men take for preferment, the love of this man,
I am grieved to see what preposterous ways men take for preferment, the love of this man,
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and that man is made out after, and not the love of God, as the onely medium to rise by.
and that man is made out After, and not the love of God, as the only medium to rise by.
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I view the wayes of men, and sigh in secret;
I view the ways of men, and sighs in secret;
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I see one man make a god of another to get up, and he that is indeed God,
I see one man make a god of Another to get up, and he that is indeed God,
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and the onely giver of honour and worth neglected. Men move according to their principles, sense undoes all;
and the only giver of honour and worth neglected. Men move according to their principles, sense undoes all;
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greatnesse is neither from East nor West, advancement is by a very invisible hand, and you onely catch hold of hands which you see, to lift you up to a kingdome, to such a great felicitie which you aim at.
greatness is neither from East nor West, advancement is by a very invisible hand, and you only catch hold of hands which you see, to lift you up to a Kingdom, to such a great felicity which you aim At.
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How low do most men move to be high! The soul is enslaved which makes humane industry, all his endeavour to be blessed.
How low do most men move to be high! The soul is enslaved which makes humane industry, all his endeavour to be blessed.
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The countenance of God sets up, or throws down man:
The countenance of God sets up, or throws down man:
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if all the world did love you, could they make you blessed? could they raise your eternall estate? Deluded sycophants!
if all the world did love you, could they make you blessed? could they raise your Eternal estate? Deluded Sycophants!
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men may give you fields and vineyards;
men may give you fields and vineyards;
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but can they give you a kingdome, an everlasting kingdome? and yet so doth God to his favourites, to adopted sonnes, and to the naturall sonne.
but can they give you a Kingdom, an everlasting Kingdom? and yet so does God to his favourites, to adopted Sons, and to the natural son.
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Know your errour, 'tis ruining, you that look onely after the love of men to rise, which make so much of the love of man,
Know your error, it's ruining, you that look only After the love of men to rise, which make so much of the love of man,
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and so little of the love of God. Both may be pursued, but subordinately and candidly, otherwise a man makes flesh his arm,
and so little of the love of God. Both may be pursued, but subordinately and candidly, otherwise a man makes Flesh his arm,
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all given in love makes a heaven to God and to man, to the giver, and to the receiver.
all given in love makes a heaven to God and to man, to the giver, and to the receiver.
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that is, so as to delight himself in what he gives, so as to delight the giver as well as those that are given to:
that is, so as to delight himself in what he gives, so as to delight the giver as well as those that Are given to:
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set up by love, that love may be set up by them, and for no other designe. Gods gives solacingly:
Set up by love, that love may be Set up by them, and for no other Design. God's gives solacingly:
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the naturall sonne and the adopted sonne are made great of love and for love;
the natural son and the adopted son Are made great of love and for love;
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neither adopted sonne nor naturall sonne, had it not been to make great his love. Love is the efficient and finall cause of all Gods actions towards all his children;
neither adopted son nor natural son, had it not been to make great his love. Love is the efficient and final cause of all God's actions towards all his children;
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he makes persons great to make great his love, no sonne should have had a kingdome,
he makes Persons great to make great his love, no son should have had a Kingdom,
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Designe makes you stir, but God cannot be more happy then he is, the advancing of love is all his designe in all he raises;
Design makes you stir, but God cannot be more happy then he is, the advancing of love is all his Design in all he raises;
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love onely is the wombe that brought forth sonnes, and a kingdome for them.
love only is the womb that brought forth Sons, and a Kingdom for them.
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Who hath given unto him first? did the naturall sonne? or do the adopted sonnes? All his children have what they have, because beloved;Who hath given unto him First? did the natural son? or do the adopted Sons? All his children have what they have, Because Beloved;
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and therefore give, but God gives so to none:
and Therefore give, but God gives so to none:
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nothing without him ingages him to any, no not to the naturall sonne, You are given unto,
nothing without him engages him to any, no not to the natural son, You Are given unto,
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therefore children of honour and greatnesse, and carry away all from all the world beside. The heart of God is the foot-stool up to the throne for all. God gives purely:
Therefore children of honour and greatness, and carry away all from all the world beside. The heart of God is the footstool up to the throne for all. God gives purely:
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Kings of a little spot of earth, and the king of all the earth, all one in the originall of their preferment, all children of love,
Kings of a little spot of earth, and the King of all the earth, all one in the original of their preferment, all children of love,
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There are kings in wrath in a temporall sense, but none so in a spirituall: all spirituall kings are kings in love, and from love set up, and kept up.
There Are Kings in wrath in a temporal sense, but none so in a spiritual: all spiritual Kings Are Kings in love, and from love Set up, and kept up.
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and then singles out preferments suitably, she culls out and then crowns; so naturall and so adopted sonnes rise to the kingdome.
and then singles out preferments suitably, she culls out and then crowns; so natural and so adopted Sons rise to the Kingdom.
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The Lord did not set his love upon you, and choose you, &c. Love singles out persons,The Lord did not Set his love upon you, and choose you, etc. Love singles out Persons,
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he first setteth his love upon persons, and then chooseth them forth for advancement according to that love;
he First sets his love upon Persons, and then chooses them forth for advancement according to that love;
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The Lord did not set his love upon you, and choose you, because ye are more in number, &c. Gods order in advancing is here set forth;The Lord did not Set his love upon you, and choose you, Because you Are more in number, etc. God's order in advancing is Here Set forth;
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and indears them, and then advanceth them.
and endears them, and then Advanceth them.
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Isaac could not blesse at a distance, Come near my sonne, &c. God doth not cast great blessings he knows not upon whom, he takes persons very near him, relates them,
Isaac could not bless At a distance, Come near my son, etc. God does not cast great blessings he knows not upon whom, he Takes Persons very near him, relates them,
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persons are indeared, and then have all, countrey, city, the whole kingdome.
Persons Are endeared, and then have all, country, City, the Whole Kingdom.
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as dear children, as sonnes of love. God gives orderly; his heart first, and then his hand:
as dear children, as Sons of love. God gives orderly; his heart First, and then his hand:
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God gives to all his children with his own hand, adopted sonnes, and the naturall sonne have a kingdome;
God gives to all his children with his own hand, adopted Sons, and the natural son have a Kingdom;
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We do make distinction of talents, some bigger some lesser; but love hands them out all to children;
We do make distinction of Talents, Some bigger Some lesser; but love hands them out all to children;
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every thing works to throw them down, not to raise them up, as every thing tends to the advancement of them that are beloved.
every thing works to throw them down, not to raise them up, as every thing tends to the advancement of them that Are Beloved.
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whom he cannot love he tells them so in all he doth;
whom he cannot love he tells them so in all he does;
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if not beloved, let a man be as crafty as the devil, he will never be rais'd by God. God flatters none;
if not Beloved, let a man be as crafty as the Devil, he will never be raised by God. God flatters none;
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but they procure no preferment with God;
but they procure no preferment with God;
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Wits make their way too much with men, and 'tis all the friends which some have to rise by,
Wits make their Way too much with men, and it's all the Friends which Some have to rise by,
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some children are higher then others in dignity, but none by their wits, or any thing else, but all from love.
Some children Are higher then Others in dignity, but none by their wits, or any thing Else, but all from love.
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Love is the common doore by which all favours go forth to all children:
Love is the Common door by which all favours go forth to all children:
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not any adopted sonne, no not the naturall sonne; he hath a kingdome because a sonne of love.
not any adopted son, no not the natural son; he hath a Kingdom Because a son of love.
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The father loveth the sonne, and gave all things into his hand, Joh. 2.35. and Joh. 5.20. The father loveth the sonne, and sheweth him all things that himself doth, &c. Love gives forth preferment to all Gods children, not any sonne but riseth this way; The father loves the son, and gave all things into his hand, John 2.35. and John 5.20. The father loves the son, and shows him all things that himself does, etc. Love gives forth preferment to all God's children, not any son but Riseth this Way;
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his favour is great, and this raisd him so high, he is a dear sonne, a sonne of love, saith the originall.
his favour is great, and this raised him so high, he is a dear son, a son of love, Says the original.
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his honour is great, to wit; a kingdome, the rule of all:
his honour is great, to wit; a Kingdom, the Rule of all:
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CHrists honour and thy foundation of it, are the two things which take up this latter clause:
Christ honour and thy Foundation of it, Are the two things which take up this latter clause:
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Coloss. 1.13. Dear sonne, or sonne of love.Coloss. 1.13. Dear son, or son of love.
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The motion of father and children each to other, is by the same spirit: children move towards their father in love;
The motion of father and children each to other, is by the same Spirit: children move towards their father in love;
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Burthened souls, you are the proper subject of mercy, and of this discourse, the call of this doctrine is to you:
Burdened Souls, you Are the proper Subject of mercy, and of this discourse, the call of this Doctrine is to you:
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and they are not children, to part with a reality for a fancie. These are whole, and need not a Physician, our work is quickly done about these.
and they Are not children, to part with a reality for a fancy. These Are Whole, and need not a physician, our work is quickly done about these.
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they have tasted of the sweet of their wayes, and they get much wealth and pleasure by it,
they have tasted of the sweet of their ways, and they get much wealth and pleasure by it,
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These hearts are dead in trespasses: Let what Sun will shine upon the dead, it warms them not; these sinners are twice dead; dead naturally, and dead voluntary;
These hearts Are dead in Trespasses: Let what Sun will shine upon the dead, it warms them not; these Sinners Are twice dead; dead naturally, and dead voluntary;
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yet sinners will drive on in their own courses, as long as liberty, strength, and life will give leave.
yet Sinners will drive on in their own courses, as long as liberty, strength, and life will give leave.
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say what we will, what we can, of justice, of mercy, of the latitude of these,
say what we will, what we can, of Justice, of mercy, of the latitude of these,
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no man will say so much as before said in words, but thousands say it in deeds;
no man will say so much as before said in words, but thousands say it in Deeds;
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You cannot imagine the depth of guile that is in our hearts naturally;
You cannot imagine the depth of guile that is in our hearts naturally;
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if I must leave it, it shall be at last, when I leave this world, my master and my hope for ever.
if I must leave it, it shall be At last, when I leave this world, my master and my hope for ever.
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Would a Judas speak worse then this man? I will keep my covetousnesse and treachery as long as I can,
Would a Judas speak Worse then this man? I will keep my covetousness and treachery as long as I can,
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when I must part with all. Death is seised violently upon this soul, he vomits his excrements.
when I must part with all. Death is seized violently upon this soul, he vomits his excrements.
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The love of Christ is not coy, 'tis not humerous, ' thath not naturall antipathy against any, but persons that sleight it.
The love of christ is not coy, it's not humorous, ' thath not natural antipathy against any, but Persons that sleight it.
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how big the bosome of mercy is; it hath many thousands between her breasts already, and yet there is roome for you.
how big the bosom of mercy is; it hath many thousands between her breasts already, and yet there is room for you.
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Sinners, if ever you would be saved, consider this point well, how wide the arms of Christ are;
Sinners, if ever you would be saved, Consider this point well, how wide the arms of christ Are;
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the Father and I are one, and often Christ uses this expression, when he speaks about love to the creature.the Father and I Are one, and often christ uses this expression, when he speaks about love to the creature.
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Jewes and Gentiles; so would I too, saith Christ; the same bottomlesse sea of love that fluctuates in his breast, is in mine;Jews and Gentiles; so would I too, Says christ; the same bottomless sea of love that fluctuates in his breast, is in mine;
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God is captivated with love, toward all captives; so am I, saith Christ; he would have all to be saved, and come to the knowledge of the truth;
God is captivated with love, towards all captives; so am I, Says christ; he would have all to be saved, and come to the knowledge of the truth;
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and so necessitates me to obey, or captivates me, as my own nature, and as my own affection.
and so necessitates me to obey, or captivates me, as my own nature, and as my own affection.
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but the same Spirit that speaks to me, saith he, is upon me (i.) in the same measure that it speaks to me, 'tis in me,
but the same Spirit that speaks to me, Says he, is upon me (i.) in the same measure that it speaks to me, it's in me,
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how far I shall shew mercy, and how far not;
how Far I shall show mercy, and how Far not;
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and to comfort [ all that mourn ]. a Christ doth not say, the will of the Lord is nakedly revealed to me,and to Comfort [ all that mourn ]. a christ does not say, the will of the Lord is nakedly revealed to me,
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The Spirit of the Lord, [ is upon me ] and he hath anointed me to preach unto these and these, The Spirit of the Lord, [ is upon me ] and he hath anointed me to preach unto these and these,
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and therefore you have him setting himself forth by the Prophet, just as I do, as one bound by that Spirit which anointed him.
and Therefore you have him setting himself forth by the Prophet, just as I do, as one bound by that Spirit which anointed him.
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so that what the Father would have Christ own, Christ cannot but own, for the same Spirit is in him, and in the same measure;
so that what the Father would have christ own, christ cannot but own, for the same Spirit is in him, and in the same measure;
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the will of Christ naturally, not artificially, in a way of self-deniall, and contest, as the will of God is said to be a Saints will;
the will of christ naturally, not artificially, in a Way of self-denial, and contest, as the will of God is said to be a Saints will;
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What is the will of the Father, is the will of Christ;
What is the will of the Father, is the will of christ;
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but take him out of the jaws of death, and carry him in my arms to eternall life.
but take him out of the Jaws of death, and carry him in my arms to Eternal life.
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if he hang about me for soul favour, I must in no wayes cast him off,
if he hang about me for soul favour, I must in no ways cast him off,
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if it be the tatterdst, the forlornst creature in the city, that looks pitifully upon me, I must look pitifully upon him,
if it be the tatterdst, the forlornst creature in the City, that looks pitifully upon me, I must look pitifully upon him,
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and believeth on him, might have everlasting life; and Believeth on him, might have everlasting life;
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I can do no lesse, saith he, for this is the will of my Father, that [ every one ] that seeth the Son,
I can do no less, Says he, for this is the will of my Father, that [ every one ] that sees the Son,
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for the salvation of souls, he puts it to this conclusion:
for the salvation of Souls, he puts it to this conclusion:
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Christ in the 6th of John, when he had discoursed largely according to what latitude and compasse he wrought,
christ in the 6th of John, when he had discoursed largely according to what latitude and compass he wrought,
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The power that Christ hath for the good of sinners, is necessarily acted: The Sun shines upon all the world, and it cannot do otherwise.
The power that christ hath for the good of Sinners, is necessarily acted: The Sun shines upon all the world, and it cannot do otherwise.
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and be the most miserable in the world, he will displease his Father, which we know he would not do, he would undergo hell first.
and be the most miserable in the world, he will displease his Father, which we know he would not do, he would undergo hell First.
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If he refuse to do what he can for any distressed creature that comes unto him,
If he refuse to do what he can for any distressed creature that comes unto him,
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He is able to save all that come to God by him. Christ hath this vast power, and he cannot suspend it.He is able to save all that come to God by him. christ hath this vast power, and he cannot suspend it.
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as if Christ had said, I can take out any spot, out of any cloth, out of any part, soul or body;
as if christ had said, I can take out any spot, out of any cloth, out of any part, soul or body;
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and the like, but he cannot remove them, because as a nature to him; yet I can do it;
and the like, but he cannot remove them, Because as a nature to him; yet I can do it;
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I will make as much as I can of my sin, and lie as long as I may in the lap of Delilah; if I must part with it, I will part with it at last,
I will make as much as I can of my since, and lie as long as I may in the lap of Delilah; if I must part with it, I will part with it At last,
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and do well enough at last; God rejects none, not young sinners, not old sinners;
and do well enough At last; God rejects none, not young Sinners, not old Sinners;
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If love be so large, I may go on in my sin yet a while longer,
If love be so large, I may go on in my since yet a while longer,
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'tis the thing we are upon. If this grace work not kindly, the soul hardens it self in its sin.
it's the thing we Are upon. If this grace work not kindly, the soul hardens it self in its since.
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all that are weary and heavie laden, have ease; all that are opprest with the devill, are healed: all that Are weary and heavy laden, have ease; all that Are oppressed with the Devil, Are healed:
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if longing die ere it obtain, the soul is guilty of stifling the Spirit. What buds in the soul will blossome, do but keep it in the Sun:
if longing die ere it obtain, the soul is guilty of stifling the Spirit. What buds in the soul will blossom, do but keep it in the Sun:
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We hold out to you now, the riches of grace, if it work kindly, you shall know it by this, the soul longs to be partaker of it: this grace must be nourished;
We hold out to you now, the riches of grace, if it work kindly, you shall know it by this, the soul longs to be partaker of it: this grace must be nourished;
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if you would but do the like to him, not a soul of you should perish.
if you would but do the like to him, not a soul of you should perish.
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and turn to your lusts again? Mercy comes to all your dores, she falls down at all your feet, will you tread upon her? Mercy shews you what she would have you do, Christ humbles himself to the dust, laies himself at all your feet,
and turn to your Lustiest again? Mercy comes to all your doors, she falls down At all your feet, will you tread upon her? Mercy shows you what she would have you do, christ humbles himself to the dust, lays himself At all your feet,
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Can you spit in the face of this Love, now in the sight of all this congregation,
Can you spit in the face of this Love, now in the sighed of all this congregation,
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Love would get her self a name upon you, by cleansing and kissing of Swine, by laying a Toad in her bosome, by bringing a devill out of hel to heaven.
Love would get her self a name upon you, by cleansing and kissing of Swine, by laying a Toad in her bosom, by bringing a Devil out of hell to heaven.
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as well as against your own souls;
as well as against your own Souls;
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drunkards, swearers, adulterers, set open your everlasting dores, the King of glory would come into you, he would forgive your sins against the light of Scripture, your sins against the light of nature, your beastly sins, I, those wherein you have been worse then beasts, your sins against your own bodies,
drunkards, swearers, Adulterers, Set open your everlasting doors, the King of glory would come into you, he would forgive your Sins against the Light of Scripture, your Sins against the Light of nature, your beastly Sins, I, those wherein you have been Worse then beasts, your Sins against your own bodies,
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I conclude so, because 'tis the art the holy Ghost useth. Mercy held out in the extent of it, is the King in visible glory:
I conclude so, Because it's the art the holy Ghost uses. Mercy held out in the extent of it, is the King in visible glory:
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There is no art to make the soul set open the everlasting dores, like telling him of the King of glory, which would come in.
There is no art to make the soul Set open the everlasting doors, like telling him of the King of glory, which would come in.
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But do ye not love your sins above that love which stands with her arms open to you yet for all this? What hope can there be in this case? How can you escape the damnation of hell? as Christ spake to this generation.
But do you not love your Sins above that love which Stands with her arms open to you yet for all this? What hope can there be in this case? How can you escape the damnation of hell? as christ spoke to this generation.
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Do ye love your sins above your souls? this is sad, yet there may be hope.
Do you love your Sins above your Souls? this is sad, yet there may be hope.
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Do you love your sins above your bodies? above your estates, and names? yet there may be hope.
Do you love your Sins above your bodies? above your estates, and names? yet there may be hope.
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but can he remove them? 'Tis as if Christ had said, Can a sinner take out any stain in his soul? he may lick at them, by prayer,
but can he remove them? It's as if christ had said, Can a sinner take out any stain in his soul? he may lick At them, by prayer,
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Can a Leopard change his spots any one of his spots? He may lick at them,Can a Leopard change his spots any one of his spots? He may lick At them,
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not a sin in a mans soul, the least, but is impossible to us to subdue, because in our nature:
not a since in a men soul, the least, but is impossible to us to subdue, Because in our nature:
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There be many thousand impossibilia to us; yea, in us;
There be many thousand impossibilia to us; yea, in us;
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all things touching the fallen condition of man, are possible to him, 'twas spoken you know by himself, upon a sad fight, which none of Christs Disciples could do good to, to wit, one rended and torn by Satan, which Christ cured with ease.
all things touching the fallen condition of man, Are possible to him, 'twas spoken you know by himself, upon a sad fight, which none of Christ Disciples could do good to, to wit, one rended and torn by Satan, which christ cured with ease.
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he can give sight to one that is born blinde, he 〈 ◊ 〉 change the spots of the Leopard, plague spots;
he can give sighed to one that is born blind, he 〈 ◊ 〉 change the spots of the Leopard, plague spots;
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and make them like his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is [ able to subdue all things to himself ], Phil. 3.21. no condition desperate to Christ;and make them like his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is [ able to subdue all things to himself ], Philip 3.21. no condition desperate to christ;
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he is able to subdue all things to himself, men, devils, sins, &c. he shall change your vile bodies, he is able to subdue all things to himself, men, Devils, Sins, etc. he shall change your vile bodies,
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so speckled, but Christ can cleanse him, as white as snow: no sin, no evill spirit so strong, but he can bring him under;
so speckled, but christ can cleanse him, as white as snow: no since, no evil Spirit so strong, but he can bring him under;
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All flesh hath corrupted it self, and Christ hath power over all flesh, to give eternall life, to whom he will: not a soul so black;
All Flesh hath corrupted it self, and christ hath power over all Flesh, to give Eternal life, to whom he will: not a soul so black;
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Look to me and be saved, all the ends of the earth. Mercy is proportion'd to Misery:Look to me and be saved, all the ends of the earth. Mercy is proportioned to Misery:
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The Serpent that is now lifted up, Lions, Tigers, Bears, Wolves, all the beasts of the vast Wildernesse of this world, from the one end to the other, may look upon;
The Serpent that is now lifted up, Lions, Tigers, Bears, Wolves, all the beasts of the vast Wilderness of this world, from the one end to the other, may look upon;
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our Saviour, in his own expression, gives this explanation: When I am lifted up, I will draw all men unto me; not only Jews, but Gentiles.
our Saviour, in his own expression, gives this explanation: When I am lifted up, I will draw all men unto me; not only jews, but Gentiles.
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and as the brutes of the Wildernesse should have a Saviour lifted up among them to look upon:
and as the brutus's of the Wilderness should have a Saviour lifted up among them to look upon:
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but give mercy a larger compasse, that not only Israel, but those that were dogs,
but give mercy a larger compass, that not only Israel, but those that were Dogs,
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it did secretly hint to that unworthy people, that God would not alwayes tie himself to them,
it did secretly hint to that unworthy people, that God would not always tie himself to them,
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Look to me and be saved, all the ends of the earth. The brazen Serpent was lifted up in the Wildernesse, to be looked upon:Look to me and be saved, all the ends of the earth. The brazen Serpent was lifted up in the Wilderness, to be looked upon:
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David becoms a leader of all sorts, every one that was in distresse, and every one that was discontented, &c. 1 Sam. 22.2. Saving grace hath a universality in it. David becomes a leader of all sorts, every one that was in distress, and every one that was discontented, etc. 1 Sam. 22.2. Saving grace hath a universality in it.
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Mercy now is of very vast extent, God is no respecter of persons, nor respecter of nations.
Mercy now is of very vast extent, God is no respecter of Persons, nor respecter of Nations.
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Which was divulged in the tenor of it for all, and in the rumor of it to all. Which was divulged in the tenor of it for all, and in the rumor of it to all.
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their sound went into all the earth, and their words unto the end of the world, Rom. 10.18. which makes the meaning of the expression in more words to this sense:their found went into all the earth, and their words unto the end of the world, Rom. 10.18. which makes the meaning of the expression in more words to this sense:
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and so their words at second hand, unto the ends of the world. Have they not heard? Yes;
and so their words At second hand, unto the ends of the world. Have they not herd? Yes;
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yet the sound of that grace which was thus generally preached, went into all the earth,
yet the found of that grace which was thus generally preached, went into all the earth,
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Sinners, sinners, I beseech you consider it, at what height you love your sins:
Sinners, Sinners, I beseech you Consider it, At what height you love your Sins:
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though there was not in the Apostles time, an actuall tender to every individuall person under Heaven by preaching, which elsewhere seemes to be prophesied shall be;
though there was not in the Apostles time, an actual tender to every Individu person under Heaven by preaching, which elsewhere seems to be prophesied shall be;
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Besides, there may be more in the expression:
Beside, there may be more in the expression:
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so that the tenor of Grace inlarged, and generally dispensed to all sorts of persons, Jew and Gentile, is said to be the preaching of the Gospel to every creature.
so that the tenor of Grace enlarged, and generally dispensed to all sorts of Persons, Jew and Gentile, is said to be the preaching of the Gospel to every creature.
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and their priviledges made common for any, and according to this tenor was the preaching of the Gospel;
and their privileges made Common for any, and according to this tenor was the preaching of the Gospel;
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By the coming of Christ, the wall of partition between Jew and Gentile was broken down,
By the coming of christ, the wall of partition between Jew and Gentile was broken down,
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Which is come unto you [ as it is ] unto all the world. These compared, explaine one another.Which is come unto you [ as it is ] unto all the world. These compared, explain one Another.
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Which [ was preached ] to every creature. An expression like unto this you have at the sixt verse of this Chapter.Which [ was preached ] to every creature. an expression like unto this you have At the sixt verse of this Chapter.
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goe into every house, Jew, Gentile, and proffer peace, tender life unto every dying soule. The expression in hand, speakes of this as done, wherein lies the difficultie.
go into every house, Jew, Gentile, and proffer peace, tender life unto every dying soul. The expression in hand, speaks of this as done, wherein lies the difficulty.
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'tis an expression borrowed from Christ the creator, Goe and preach the Gospel to every [ creature, ] Mark. 16.15. (i) to all men, make no distinction of persons, nor Nations;
it's an expression borrowed from christ the creator, Go and preach the Gospel to every [ creature, ] Mark. 16.15. (i) to all men, make no distinction of Persons, nor nations;
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COLOS. 1.23. Which was preached to every creature. BY creature here, is meant the noblest creature, to wit, man:COLOS. 1.23. Which was preached to every creature. BY creature Here, is meant the Noblest creature, to wit, man:
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yet that it should be effectuall to your salvation: the touch of Christs garment did the cure.
yet that it should be effectual to your salvation: the touch of Christ garment did the cure.
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it tenders mercy, 1. freely, and so it 2. must be owned; and so owned, though with never so much weaknesse, or with never so many temptations,
it tenders mercy, 1. freely, and so it 2. must be owned; and so owned, though with never so much weakness, or with never so many temptations,
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I beseech you weak souls, know two things, and you cannot but be strong: Know the riches of the Gospel, and know the obligement of the Gospel;
I beseech you weak Souls, know two things, and you cannot but be strong: Know the riches of the Gospel, and know the obligement of the Gospel;
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and the riches of goodnesse, and laying hold upon it, he were bound to believe that Christ accepted of him, and bestowed himself upon him.
and the riches of Goodness, and laying hold upon it, he were bound to believe that christ accepted of him, and bestowed himself upon him.
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and the man that was al the dayes of his life a vile wretch, beholding his own necessity,
and the man that was all the days of his life a vile wretch, beholding his own necessity,
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Had no body ever taken notice of any ray of the Sun appearing in the soul to argue from, only the word of grace pressed,
Had not body ever taken notice of any ray of the Sun appearing in the soul to argue from, only the word of grace pressed,
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When one argues from the beams of the Sun that there is a Sun, me thinks the cavillingst spirit of unbelief that is should lie still.
When one argues from the beams of the Sun that there is a Sun, me thinks the cavillingst Spirit of unbelief that is should lie still.
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and all the wranglings, quarrellings, and gain-sayings of Satan, and a mans own soul, will not be quite dead, till the soul be quite in the bosome of Christ.
and all the wranglings, quarrelings, and gainsayings of Satan, and a men own soul, will not be quite dead, till the soul be quite in the bosom of christ.
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'Tis a distinct thing from being Christs, to know that I am his, and that he hath bestowed himself upon me;
It's a distinct thing from being Christ, to know that I am his, and that he hath bestowed himself upon me;
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some deliberate time is used about this.
Some deliberate time is used about this.
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one in another, and one after another. Love is mutually set, the contract is made, only 'tis not published to the world;
one in Another, and one After Another. Love is mutually Set, the contract is made, only it's not published to the world;
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Dost thou not gaspe only after Christ, when thou fetchest breath deepest? That's the Spirit of the Lord Jesus, which makes sighs and groans, which cannot be expressed; he and thee sigh together;
Dost thou not gasp only After christ, when thou fetchest breath Deepest? That's the Spirit of the Lord jesus, which makes sighs and groans, which cannot be expressed; he and thee sighs together;
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dost not thou reply? would Christ were mine, and then I had got more then he.
dost not thou reply? would christ were mine, and then I had god more then he.
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Is not this the period still, of thy expression, at the end of every discourse? Such an one hath got so much and so much, saith one to thee;
Is not this the Period still, of thy expression, At the end of every discourse? Such an one hath god so much and so much, Says one to thee;
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No, one cannot smell his own breath, when 'tis sweet, only when it stincks much; but others smell it, in every room where thou comest. Would Christ were mine!
No, one cannot smell his own breath, when it's sweet, only when it stinks much; but Others smell it, in every room where thou Comest. Would christ were mine!
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by the word whch we preach, he hath given thee his Spirit, thou breathest as Christ doth, very sweelty. I do not smell it.
by the word which we preach, he hath given thee his Spirit, thou breathest as christ does, very sweelty. I do not smell it.
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Christ hath given thee by us his messengers as Abrahams servant, a golden eare-ring, bracelets for thine hands;
christ hath given thee by us his messengers as Abrahams servant, a golden earring, bracelets for thine hands;
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Nay, more then this, Christ hath bestowed love-tokens upon thee, surely he is bestowing himself to thee.
Nay, more then this, christ hath bestowed love-tokens upon thee, surely he is bestowing himself to thee.
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Christ wooed thee long, ere he thus far gained thee, though thou take no notice of it.
christ wooed thee long, ere he thus Far gained thee, though thou take no notice of it.
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We love him, because he loved us first, the man makes love first.We love him, Because he loved us First, the man makes love First.
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and more, he hath a liking to thee. Thou lovest him, thou mayst conclude therefore, that he loved thee first.
and more, he hath a liking to thee. Thou Lovest him, thou Mayest conclude Therefore, that he loved thee First.
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and those which suit thy state, as marrow and fatnesse. Surely the King hath looked upon thee,
and those which suit thy state, as marrow and fatness. Surely the King hath looked upon thee,
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how willingly wouldst thou part with it? the words which fall from Christs lips, are as marrow,
how willingly Wouldst thou part with it? the words which fallen from Christ lips, Are as marrow,
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and thou wouldest fain have his Image to wear in thy breast, and if all thou hadst would buy it,
and thou Wouldst fain have his Image to wear in thy breast, and if all thou Hadst would buy it,
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that the Son hath looked upon thee, is apparent, for the beauty of his countenance hath taken thee,
that the Son hath looked upon thee, is apparent, for the beauty of his countenance hath taken thee,
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The Son hath looked upon thee;
The Son hath looked upon thee;
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Christ hath looked upon thee, this is the first thing a man doth, when he intends to bestow himself upon any; Abasuerus viewed the damosels first.
christ hath looked upon thee, this is the First thing a man does, when he intends to bestow himself upon any; Ahasuerus viewed the damosels First.
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That Christ is about and upon giving himself to thee, O soul, I will demonstrate to thee thus:
That christ is about and upon giving himself to thee, Oh soul, I will demonstrate to thee thus:
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that is, the blessing of means, as well as means.
that is, the blessing of means, as well as means.
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that he shall be, not only means of light, but Light it self, to dark souls;
that he shall be, not only means of Light, but Light it self, to dark Souls;
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and he puts into his hand, cordials of infinite price, and saith, that he shall give them, and his blessing with them;
and he puts into his hand, cordials of infinite price, and Says, that he shall give them, and his blessing with them;
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God doth trust no Doctor, no Apothecary, none but Christ himself about drouping souls;
God does trust no Doctor, no Apothecary, none but christ himself about drooping Souls;
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But be sure, my Son, that thou give it him. The injunction of God is upon Christ, He shall be a light to the Gentiles.
But be sure, my Son, that thou give it him. The injunction of God is upon christ, He shall be a Light to the Gentiles.
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Must he have my Spirit? my comforting Spirit? will no lesse, nor no cheaper thing make him smile? will not a little Saffron mixed with some spirituous liquid, make him laugh? No, must he have my Spirit? my Joy•s then here ' tis.
Must he have my Spirit? my comforting Spirit? will no less, nor no cheaper thing make him smile? will not a little Saffron mixed with Some spirituous liquid, make him laugh? No, must he have my Spirit? my Joy•s then Here ' this.
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here is for him, according to all that he needs, let it be laid out upon him according to all thou sayest, will make him happy.
Here is for him, according to all that he needs, let it be laid out upon him according to all thou Sayest, will make him happy.
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See thou do this poor soul good, my Son:
See thou do this poor soul good, my Son:
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When Christ ingages himself by petition for any, God doth alwayes ingage him by concession, and by accomplishment for it.
When christ engages himself by petition for any, God does always engage him by concession, and by accomplishment for it.
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The command of God is upon Christ, [ he shall be ] a light to the Gentiles.
The command of God is upon christ, [ he shall be ] a Light to the Gentiles.
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You that mourne after Christ, [ he will ] send a Comforter.
You that mourn After christ, [ he will ] send a Comforter.
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We ask many things and misse, because we ask amisse: Christ alwayes asketh well, and speeds well: therefore conclude of reliefe.
We ask many things and miss, Because we ask amiss: christ always asks well, and speeds well: Therefore conclude of relief.
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Christ is furnished by concession, for he is heard in all that he askes: my Father heareth me always.
christ is furnished by concession, for he is herd in all that he asks: my Father hears me always.
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for he is by place an Advocate, to mention and plead such cases, as are moved to him.
for he is by place an Advocate, to mention and plead such cases, as Are moved to him.
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thou hast put up many petitions to him, and he hath put them up all to God, he could do no otherwise;
thou hast put up many petitions to him, and he hath put them up all to God, he could do no otherwise;
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Christ is ingaged, furnished, yea, about this very design, to give himself to thee. Christ is ingaged for thee by petition;
christ is engaged, furnished, yea, about this very Design, to give himself to thee. christ is engaged for thee by petition;
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and I shall accomplish thy will and mine own. This request cannot be denied: Make this conclusion, and feed upon it, under all desertion and temptation.
and I shall accomplish thy will and mine own. This request cannot be denied: Make this conclusion, and feed upon it, under all desertion and temptation.
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only let me touch the hem of thy garment, let me take hold of thy skirt,
only let me touch the hem of thy garment, let me take hold of thy skirt,
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Nothing is vile to me, but that which thou forbiddest, nothing dear, but that which thou commandest;
Nothing is vile to me, but that which thou forbiddest, nothing dear, but that which thou Commandest;
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lend me thine hand, and I will rise, draw me, and I will run after thee.
lend me thine hand, and I will rise, draw me, and I will run After thee.
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and the like tel him, that through him thou canst do all things; give me thy self, and I will part with any thing;
and the like tell him, that through him thou Canst do all things; give me thy self, and I will part with any thing;
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and do that, deny thy self, and follow him, pluck out thy right eye, and cut off thy right hand,
and do that, deny thy self, and follow him, pluck out thy right eye, and Cut off thy right hand,
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Bid Christ make Propositions of peace, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? If he say that he wil have thee do this,
Bid christ make Propositions of peace, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? If he say that he will have thee doe this,
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hold a parly with him for thy life, thou mayst bring him to what terms of mercy thou wilt, almost.
hold a parley with him for thy life, thou Mayest bring him to what terms of mercy thou wilt, almost.
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the King of Israel is very mercifull, he hangs none that comes to him as thou dost, with a halter about his neck;
the King of Israel is very merciful, he hangs none that comes to him as thou dost, with a halter about his neck;
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but do not hang thy self:
but do not hang thy self:
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alas, who can? A soul self-condemned, hath a halter about his neck of his own making;
alas, who can? A soul self-condemned, hath a halter about his neck of his own making;
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A loded soul is self-condemn'd, he cannot stand under the sense of sin and wrath;
A loaded soul is self-condemned, he cannot stand under the sense of since and wrath;
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Come every one of you to Christ, and ye shall have ease, he excludes none: Come unto me, all ye that are weary and heavie laden.
Come every one of you to christ, and you shall have ease, he excludes none: Come unto me, all you that Are weary and heavy laden.
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God pluckes up all, to pluck up your hearts to Heaven; 'twill be well if this be effected, although it be not till all be dead.
God plucks up all, to pluck up your hearts to Heaven; it'll be well if this be effected, although it be not till all be dead.
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A thing is sealed, when there is such an impresse made, as leaves the image of the seale upon the paper.
A thing is sealed, when there is such an Impress made, as leaves the image of the seal upon the paper.
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Then can we see the image of God plaine without, when 'tis plaine upon the soule within:
Then can we see the image of God plain without, when it's plain upon the soul within:
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when one sees two Sunnes, then one wonders; 'tis so spiritually:
when one sees two Suns, then one wonders; it's so spiritually:
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when one can see Christ within, and Christ without, such are the soules that admire all the kindnesse of God. The Apostle saw two Sunnes;
when one can see christ within, and christ without, such Are the Souls that admire all the kindness of God. The Apostle saw two Suns;
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he looked upon himselfe as a converted man, and then as such an intrusted man with office:
he looked upon himself as a converted man, and then as such an Entrusted man with office:
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a man cannot see God without well, unlesse he can see him within.
a man cannot see God without well, unless he can see him within.
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Christians, (and here be a sweet company of you) this worke I see by the course of things, fals to your share, look that you discharge it well, this is my charge upon you.
Christians, (and Here be a sweet company of you) this work I see by the course of things, falls to your share, look that you discharge it well, this is my charge upon you.
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Christ hath no active creatures to gather him honey, and to bring it home to his dore but you:
christ hath no active creatures to gather him honey, and to bring it home to his door but you:
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there be some wild Bees, that gather a little honey, and of a scurvey wild undigested nature,
there be Some wild Bees, that gather a little honey, and of a scurvy wild undigested nature,
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but they goe and hide it in holes of the earth, and in hollow trees, I know not where.
but they go and hide it in holes of the earth, and in hollow trees, I know not where.
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How doe you bestir your selves, Christians, in gathering of honey for Christ? The garden in which you are, was never fragranter with flowers then now.
How do you Bestir your selves, Christians, in gathering of honey for christ? The garden in which you Are, was never fragranter with flowers then now.
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Not a man you meet with, but you may wonder he is alive:
Not a man you meet with, but you may wonder he is alive:
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not a stone in the streete you tread upon, but you may wonder 'tis not coloured with bloud:
not a stone in the street you tread upon, but you may wonder it's not coloured with blood:
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not a limbe you have, but you may wonder 'tis not cut off:
not a limb you have, but you may wonder it's not Cut off:
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not a good Minister, not a good Magistrate, but you may wonder he is not cut in a thousand pieces;
not a good Minister, not a good Magistrate, but you may wonder he is not Cut in a thousand Pieces;
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how ponderously and warily should we goe up and downe every where in England now,
how ponderously and warily should we go up and down every where in England now,
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after all the great things that have been done in it, that wee doe not tread wonders in the dirt? What a time, what a place doe we live in,
After all the great things that have been done in it, that we do not tread wonders in the dirt? What a time, what a place do we live in,
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and what advantages have we to bring in rich treasure to the crowne of Christ,
and what advantages have we to bring in rich treasure to the crown of christ,
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and so consequently to our own crowne? And thinke then what hearts you have, which are frothy and wanton now.
and so consequently to our own crown? And think then what hearts you have, which Are frothy and wanton now.
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Fatherly providence hath made every mercy a thousand times bigger then 'twas, that you may see it as you should:
Fatherly providence hath made every mercy a thousand times bigger then 'twas, that you may see it as you should:
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doe you doe so Christians? Our house is sweeter then 'twas, husband sweeter then he was, every thing is renewed, a new glosse from an immediate hand put upon every thing;
do you do so Christians? Our house is Sweeten then 'twas, husband Sweeten then he was, every thing is renewed, a new gloss from an immediate hand put upon every thing;
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'tis strange that things that are so varnisht and inlaid from Heaven, should not divinely take us.
it's strange that things that Are so varnished and inlaid from Heaven, should not divinely take us.
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I am jealous of you Christians, I am jealous of you, that yet Christ is a great loser by you, in the glory of his Name.
I am jealous of you Christians, I am jealous of you, that yet christ is a great loser by you, in the glory of his Name.
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Divine heat is wanting in you, though God hath rubbed you so much and so long, till he hath rubbed off the skin.
Divine heat is wanting in you, though God hath rubbed you so much and so long, till he hath rubbed off the skin.
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A man may discerne where ever he comes, that the goodnesse of the Lord is not in your mouthes, is it in your mindes? You froth at mouth,
A man may discern where ever he comes, that the Goodness of the Lord is not in your mouths, is it in your minds? You froth At Mouth,
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and bespatter every one that comes neare you with it, that one had need downe upon his knees to God, to wash his soule from the filth that comes from you:
and bespatter every one that comes near you with it, that one had need down upon his knees to God, to wash his soul from the filth that comes from you:
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these things are against you Christians, but I spare you:
these things Are against you Christians, but I spare you:
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Thinke but what God hath done, and what he is now adoing, and then thinke what hearts you have, that can be frothie now.
Think but what God hath done, and what he is now adoing, and then think what hearts you have, that can be frothy now.
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and now turned from so great wickednesse, yet possessing but little goodnesse, to discharge so great a trust.
and now turned from so great wickedness, yet possessing but little Goodness, to discharge so great a trust.
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COLOSSIANS 1.23. Whereof I Paul, &c. 'TIs for some speciall emphasis certainly, that the Apostle doth here articulate his person, with his name, I Paul; onely wee are various at guessing at it.
COLOSSIANS 1.23. Whereof I Paul, etc. It's for Some special emphasis Certainly, that the Apostle does Here articulate his person, with his name, I Paul; only we Are various At guessing At it.
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Some thinke he points at the signification of his name, NONLATINALPHABET cessare, which signifies to cease. As if he had said, I that am stopped and ceased from destroying the Gospel,
some think he points At the signification of his name, cessare, which signifies to cease. As if he had said, I that am stopped and ceased from destroying the Gospel,
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and now made a publisher of it.
and now made a publisher of it.
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Divine love can quench hell-fire, check violence, stop and turne a man when in the height of rage against Christ.
Divine love can quench hell-fire, check violence, stop and turn a man when in the height of rage against christ.
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This bloudy sinner, had a remarkable stop, by a word of love from Heaven, Why dost thou persecute me? Upon which his name was changed, to print and perpetuate providence, from Saul to Paul, (i) one stopped and ceased. No cords so strong as love, a mad-man cannot break them, when catched with them.
This bloody sinner, had a remarkable stop, by a word of love from Heaven, Why dost thou persecute me? Upon which his name was changed, to print and perpetuate providence, from Saul to Paul, (i) one stopped and ceased. No cords so strong as love, a madman cannot break them, when catched with them.
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Paul was a mad-man, a devill, yet catched and tamed presently, by a sweet voice from heaven.Paul was a madman, a Devil, yet catched and tamed presently, by a sweet voice from heaven.
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If you would conjure a devill quiet, if you would quench hell-fire in any ones breast,
If you would conjure a Devil quiet, if you would quench hell-fire in any ones breast,
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if you would make cords strong enough to hold a Bedlam, imitate Christ, speake as one from Heaven, in the sweetnesse and strength of the Gospel;
if you would make cords strong enough to hold a Bedlam, imitate christ, speak as one from Heaven, in the sweetness and strength of the Gospel;
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lay a mountaine of love in the mad-mans way. Why sinner? Why wilt thou goe over Christ? This will NONLATINALPHABET, cease his course.
lay a mountain of love in the madmans Way. Why sinner? Why wilt thou go over christ? This will, cease his course.
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Others thinke the Apostle points at the signification of his name, as a Roman name.
Others think the Apostle points At the signification of his name, as a Roman name.
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Paulus, from the adjective Paulus, which signifies little: as if the Apostle had said, Of which great mysteries, I that am little and poore in gifts, in place, in esteeme, little and base every way, yet am made a dispenser; Paulus, from the adjective Paulus, which signifies little: as if the Apostle had said, Of which great Mysteres, I that am little and poor in Gifts, in place, in esteem, little and base every Way, yet am made a dispenser;
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and so an expression of great humilitie. The more grace, the lesse in our own eye.
and so an expression of great humility. The more grace, the less in our own eye.
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The sight of God is humbling, his majestie and glory is such, that the soule necessarily fals at his feete.
The sighed of God is humbling, his majesty and glory is such, that the soul necessarily falls At his feet.
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The lesser and lower in our own eye, the greater and higher in Gods; all that he raises, is out of the dust:
The lesser and lower in our own eye, the greater and higher in God's; all that he raises, is out of the dust:
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out of the dust he raiseth seed to Abraham; and out of the dust he raiseth officers to look to this seede;
out of the dust he Raiseth seed to Abraham; and out of the dust he Raiseth Officers to look to this seed;
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out of the dust he raised our Saviour;
out of the dust he raised our Saviour;
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and out of the dust he raiseth those Saviours, which are in his stead, Leaders in Israel. He giveth grace to the humble, (i) much grace, grace enough for the man himselfe, and many more.
and out of the dust he Raiseth those Saviors, which Are in his stead, Leaders in Israel. He gives grace to the humble, (i) much grace, grace enough for the man himself, and many more.
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Christ doth plow and sow altogether in low grounds, these prove very fertile. Mountaines are cursed:
christ does blow and sow altogether in low grounds, these prove very fertile. Mountains Are cursed:
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if proud men be drawne out and set high, 'tis to be hanged by their preferment, as Haman.
if proud men be drawn out and Set high, it's to be hanged by their preferment, as Haman.
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I think both significations may be eyed in this speech, and the Apostle considered as one much admiring the way of God throughout, that would look towards one so much,
I think both significations may be eyed in this speech, and the Apostle considered as one much admiring the Way of God throughout, that would look towards one so much,
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as to intrust him with the care of all the Churches, who a little while since was set against them all;
as to intrust him with the care of all the Churches, who a little while since was Set against them all;
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That I should be turned, is wonderful; but that I should be so imployed, is more wonderfull.
That I should be turned, is wondered; but that I should be so employed, is more wonderful.
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The freenesse of God, in all his dispensations of grace and place, should be matter of admiration. The freeness of God, in all his dispensations of grace and place, should be matter of admiration.
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'Tis a brave eye that can tell all the rayes of the Sunne, and all the vertues they worke,
It's a brave eye that can tell all the rays of the Sun, and all the Virtues they work,
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and command all powers to sit downe and warme themselves, in the consideration of them. The heart is in frame, when taken with goodnesse, with all the goodnesse of God.
and command all Powers to fit down and warm themselves, in the consideration of them. The heart is in frame, when taken with Goodness, with all the Goodness of God.
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Thou hast been very pleasant to me (saith David to Jonathan) Thy love to me is wonderfull: Thou hast been very pleasant to me (Says David to Johnathan) Thy love to me is wonderful:
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This he spake with an eye to all the love he had received from him, which is the right frame of the soule, in order to Christ and his:
This he spoke with an eye to all the love he had received from him, which is the right frame of the soul, in order to christ and his:
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Thou hast been very pleasant to me, O Christ, throughout my course, and thy love to me hath been wonderfull, to my soule, to my body, in person, in office, in every condition.
Thou hast been very pleasant to me, Oh christ, throughout my course, and thy love to me hath been wonderful, to my soul, to my body, in person, in office, in every condition.
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They are in a perfect frame above;
They Are in a perfect frame above;
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the spirts of just men above, are all in a rapture, because of all the love that shines upon them;
the spirts of just men above, Are all in a rapture, Because of all the love that shines upon them;
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there is not a beame over-looked;
there is not a beam overlooked;
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not a beame shines upon any soule in Heaven, but 'tis observed much, and warmes him much;
not a beam shines upon any soul in Heaven, but it's observed much, and warms him much;
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our hearts are in frame as they arise, to this. Heat is the right temper of the soule; I wish thou wert hot.
our hearts Are in frame as they arise, to this. Heat is the right temper of the soul; I wish thou Wertenberg hight.
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Heat is active, activitie is a soule gathering up all the goodnesse of God, and feeding upon it,
Heat is active, activity is a soul gathering up all the Goodness of God, and feeding upon it,
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and then is the soule healthy and prosperous, and not otherwise. The constitution of grace, is somewhat as the constitution of nature, it feeds upon varietie, but varietie of God;
and then is the soul healthy and prosperous, and not otherwise. The constitution of grace, is somewhat as the constitution of nature, it feeds upon variety, but variety of God;
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God in riches, God in honours, God in every thing: if God be missing in any person, in any dish at the Table, it stinkes. Heat hath resolution:
God in riches, God in honours, God in every thing: if God be missing in any person, in any dish At the Table, it stinks. Heat hath resolution:
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divine resolution tires not in dutie, though never so great. Then is the soule well, when it faints not in the praises of God. Heaven is up-hill;
divine resolution tires not in duty, though never so great. Then is the soul well, when it faints not in the praises of God. Heaven is uphill;
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and to skim off the creame of every creature, and to carry it up to Heaven,
and to skim off the cream of every creature, and to carry it up to Heaven,
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and to present it to God, is hard worke: to finde out God in every thing here below, and carry him home to Heaven,
and to present it to God, is hard work: to find out God in every thing Here below, and carry him home to Heaven,
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and set him upon his throne, and admire him, is great labour;
and Set him upon his throne, and admire him, is great labour;
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and yet divine resolution doth this, doth it in order to all divine dispensations, throughout the terme of mans life,
and yet divine resolution does this, does it in order to all divine dispensations, throughout the term of men life,
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and lays not downe the worke; no, lays not down the worke to all eternitie.
and lays not down the work; no, lays not down the work to all eternity.
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I will mention the loving kindnesse of the Lord, according to all that the Lord hath bestowed upon us, I will mention the loving kindness of the Lord, according to all that the Lord hath bestowed upon us,
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and his great goodnesse towards the host of Israel, according to the multitude of his loving kindnesse, Esa. 63.7. Nothing is so numerous as sin, and mercie, but yet of the two, mercie is more numerous.and his great Goodness towards the host of Israel, according to the multitude of his loving kindness, Isaiah 63.7. Nothing is so numerous as since, and mercy, but yet of the two, mercy is more numerous.
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The world hath not so many sinnes in it, as mercies;
The world hath not so many Sins in it, as Mercies;
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and to act divinely in order to all these, to play upon a Lute, which hath I know not how many strings;
and to act divinely in order to all these, to play upon a Lute, which hath I know not how many strings;
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to string a mans soule, with many thousand thousand mercies that befall him, and to play upon this sweely all ones dayes,
to string a men soul, with many thousand thousand Mercies that befall him, and to play upon this sweely all ones days,
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and never lay aside the instrument, this is a haile constitution; and yet all this but dutie, divine president is extant.
and never lay aside the Instrument, this is a hail constitution; and yet all this but duty, divine president is extant.
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Divine presidents of this nature, are doubly binding:
Divine Presidents of this nature, Are doubly binding:
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what any Saint of God ever did as a Saint, & in order to the rules of sanctitie, that comes to me with double authoritie to be observed;
what any Saint of God ever did as a Saint, & in order to the rules of sanctity, that comes to me with double Authority to be observed;
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and therefore is the Scripture cited, and the cloud of witnesses as another superadded motive.
and Therefore is the Scripture cited, and the cloud of Witnesses as Another superadded motive.
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Presidents of sanctitie, speake not onely the precept to be obeyed, but the possibilitie, and honorabilitie of the precept, to be obeyed.
Presidents of sanctity, speak not only the precept to be obeyed, but the possibility, and honorabilitie of the precept, to be obeyed.
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Saints should live at this height; they have lived at this height: this is good argumentation.
Saints should live At this height; they have lived At this height: this is good argumentation.
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How doe you live? Are your soules in health? and are you strong? How doe you travaile then up and downe after God? The Land wherein we live is full of mercies, no Land like it.
How do you live? are your Souls in health? and Are you strong? How do you travail then up and down After God? The Land wherein we live is full of Mercies, no Land like it.
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Doe you tread upon them, or take them up? The latter is beastly, yet very common.
Do you tread upon them, or take them up? The latter is beastly, yet very Common.
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The Land is full of mercies, and full of nothing but brutes, that tread upon them.
The Land is full of Mercies, and full of nothing but brutus's, that tread upon them.
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Brutishnesse in a man, is sensualitie; a sensuall person, is one killed with kindnesse; one that eats mercies, but doth not taste them;
Brutishness in a man, is sensuality; a sensual person, is one killed with kindness; one that eats Mercies, but does not taste them;
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weares mercies, but doth not feele them; seeth mercies, but doth not understand the loving kindnesse of the Lord, nor never will:
wears Mercies, but does not feel them; sees Mercies, but does not understand the loving kindness of the Lord, nor never will:
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he is cursed to the dust, as the seed of the Serpent, to goe upon his belly, upon his appetite;
he is cursed to the dust, as the seed of the Serpent, to go upon his belly, upon his appetite;
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and upon no higher principle, through this world;
and upon no higher principle, through this world;
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to feed onely upon dust, and upon no nobler thing, for making a God of this world.
to feed only upon dust, and upon no Nobler thing, for making a God of this world.
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You wonder at the plague, and at the sword, but this is the greatest judgement in the Land, that no man sees the mercie that shines upon him.
You wonder At the plague, and At the sword, but this is the greatest judgement in the Land, that no man sees the mercy that shines upon him.
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All the judgements that are in the Land, are but to cast shadowes upon mercies, that you may see them well,
All the Judgments that Are in the Land, Are but to cast shadows upon Mercies, that you may see them well,
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and carry them and your soules to Heaven together.
and carry them and your Souls to Heaven together.
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There should not be a judgement more among us, did you see mercy as you should:
There should not be a judgement more among us, did you see mercy as you should:
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there should not a man more die, did loving kindnesse live in our hearts.
there should not a man more die, did loving kindness live in our hearts.
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The heart of this Land is eaten out with long tillage, God now dungs it, that things may grow well. 'Tis so with our soules:
The heart of this Land is eaten out with long tillage, God now dungs it, that things may grow well. It's so with our Souls:
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Our hearts are eaten out with vanities, nothing will come up that is divine, not spring up as high as Heaven.
Our hearts Are eaten out with vanities, nothing will come up that is divine, not spring up as high as Heaven.
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When all is dead, if then a mans soule grow alive to God, blessed am I,
When all is dead, if then a men soul grow alive to God, blessed am I,
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though there be but this one thing alive of all I have. England is dead, God is burying it.
though there be but this one thing alive of all I have. England is dead, God is burying it.
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Our hearts are quarred with fulnesse, and become stones; no musick can be playd upon a stone.
Our hearts Are quarred with fullness, and become stones; no music can be played upon a stone.
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God makes musick to himselfe with justice, seeing wee can make none to him with mercie:
God makes music to himself with Justice, seeing we can make none to him with mercy:
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he sets us to throw stones one at another, hard heart against hard heart, to dash out one anothers braines, to kill a companie of men, Canini appetitus, of a dog appetite, whose belly is as the grave,
he sets us to throw stones one At Another, hard heart against hard heart, to dash out one another's brains, to kill a company of men, Canini Appetitus, of a dog appetite, whose belly is as the grave,
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and as hell, which cry, give, give, but never returne. Know the state of the generall, and bleed inwardly.
and as hell, which cry, give, give, but never return. Know the state of the general, and bleed inwardly.
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Doe you see a love returning spirit in any ranke, from the highest to the lowest? I England am made a mirror of mercie, a thousand thousand wounds, and yet not dead;
Do you see a love returning Spirit in any rank, from the highest to the lowest? I England am made a mirror of mercy, a thousand thousand wounds, and yet not dead;
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What pen shall I take, and what book? Where shall I write this love, that it may be ever in Gods eye,
What pen shall I take, and what book? Where shall I write this love, that it may be ever in God's eye,
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and mine owne? Doe you see such a spirit stirring, for the glory of Christ? Wee fall in person, we fall in purse,
and mine own? Do you see such a Spirit stirring, for the glory of christ? we fallen in person, we fallen in purse,
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and we fall and flat in spirit too:
and we fallen and flat in Spirit too:
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nothing rises in any man that I see, but that which throwes all downe, Pride and selfe.
nothing rises in any man that I see, but that which throws all down, Pride and self.
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Ego magnus, not, ego Paulus, I great, not I little and low, this may be every mans motto.Ego magnus, not, ego Paulus, I great, not I little and low, this may be every men motto.
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Big spirits are the worst in the world to stoop, and to take up every thing of Gods, and give it to him. Big proud spirits, admire themselves:
Big spirits Are the worst in the world to stoop, and to take up every thing of God's, and give it to him. Big proud spirits, admire themselves:
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such as are taken up with admiration of themselves, can never be good at this dutie of admiring God.
such as Are taken up with admiration of themselves, can never be good At this duty of admiring God.
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Look over all the Kingdome, and people in the world, and tell me a people more pinned to,
Look over all the Kingdom, and people in the world, and tell me a people more pinned to,
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and doating upon its selfe, then we are. What a Clergie! What Magistracy! What an Armie have we!
and doting upon its self, then we Are. What a Clergy! What Magistracy! What an Army have we!
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So big, so acute, so perfect, as not to be exprest. This puts by the other quite, what a Christ have we! how strong! how wise! how gracious!
So big, so acute, so perfect, as not to be expressed. This puts by the other quite, what a christ have we! how strong! how wise! how gracious!
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Do ye heare mens mouths filled with this, with admiration of Christ? What ornaments doe I weare in my soule,
Do you hear men's mouths filled with this, with admiration of christ? What Ornament do I wear in my soul,
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or upon my outward man, but Christ hath put them on all? Know the state of the generall, and know your own state in particular.
or upon my outward man, but christ hath put them on all? Know the state of the general, and know your own state in particular.
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Doe you as Paul here, admire the goodnesse of Christ, in all the goodnesse that is upon you? That you are stopped and ceased from wickednesse? That you are turned to Christ? Yea not nakedly so,
Do you as Paul Here, admire the Goodness of christ, in all the Goodness that is upon you? That you Are stopped and ceased from wickedness? That you Are turned to christ? Yea not nakedly so,
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but turned into noble services for Christ? Intrusted with many Talents above your brethren,
but turned into noble services for christ? Entrusted with many Talents above your brothers,
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for the good not onely of your selves, but many more? I would willingly admire this, if it were so;
for the good not only of your selves, but many more? I would willingly admire this, if it were so;
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but alas for me, I am not yet stopped nor turned from my wicked course: I am a swearer still, a drunkard still, a gracelesse uselesse wretch still.
but alas for me, I am not yet stopped nor turned from my wicked course: I am a swearer still, a drunkard still, a graceless useless wretch still.
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Why then admire that thou art not in hell: there is no man alive, no man of this side hell, but hath some mercie, yea, much mercie to admire:
Why then admire that thou art not in hell: there is no man alive, no man of this side hell, but hath Some mercy, yea, much mercy to admire:
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say, that I a swearer, am not yet in hell, in the proper place for blasphemers, O what a mercie is this!
say, that I a swearer, am not yet in hell, in the proper place for blasphemers, Oh what a mercy is this!
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That sin and judgement are not closed unseparably all this while, in so many yeares, O what a wonder is this!
That since and judgement Are not closed unseparably all this while, in so many Years, Oh what a wonder is this!
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There is not a greater aptnesse for fire and stubble to close, then for sin and judgement in a wicked soule:
There is not a greater aptness for fire and stubble to close, then for since and judgement in a wicked soul:
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that the cover of the tinder-box should be open, and striking of fire a great many yeares,
that the cover of the tinderbox should be open, and striking of fire a great many Years,
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and a great many sparkles falling of both sides, and some in, and yet not take;
and a great many sparkles falling of both sides, and Some in, and yet not take;
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that thou a naked gracelesse soule, open to the wrath of God, and living in a Land where wrath is powring out, by plague, sword,
that thou a naked graceless soul, open to the wrath of God, and living in a Land where wrath is Pouring out, by plague, sword,
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and other judgements, and yet that thou shouldest escape, here is a big wonder indeed: blind soule canst thou see it? No, I have no more then others have, nor yet so much:
and other Judgments, and yet that thou Shouldst escape, Here is a big wonder indeed: blind soul Canst thou see it? No, I have no more then Others have, nor yet so much:
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this cuts the throat of holy admiration. How wofully is this creature plagued! Others mercies are his judgements, he cannot see what he has, because others have more.
this cuts the throat of holy admiration. How woefully is this creature plagued! Others Mercies Are his Judgments, he cannot see what he has, Because Others have more.
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Canst thou not see what thou hast thy selfe? No, hold thy mercies neere thine eyes:
Canst thou not see what thou hast thy self? No, hold thy Mercies near thine eyes:
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Canst thou not see them now? No. Why then I feare that thou art (beside borne-blind) mad-blind, as those wilfull Pharisees, and Scribes: this is a sad condition.
Canst thou not see them now? No. Why then I Fear that thou art (beside borne-blind) mad-blind, as those wilful Pharisees, and Scribes: this is a sad condition.
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There is no recovery of sight, when the eyes are struck out. If this be not thy plague, there is the more hope;
There is no recovery of sighed, when the eyes Are struck out. If this be not thy plague, there is the more hope;
pc-acp vbz dx n1 pp-f n1, c-crq dt n2 vbr vvn av. cs d vbb xx po21 n1, pc-acp vbz dt av-dc n1;
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for God will take the businesse in hand to make thee see, in a more strong way then now 'tis done by me,
for God will take the business in hand to make thee see, in a more strong Way then now it's done by me,
p-acp np1 vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi pno21 vvi, p-acp dt av-dc j n1 av av pn31|vbz vdn p-acp pno11,
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if all meanes have not been used alreadie; as what a potent course is taken up in this case, Hosea 11.3.
if all means have not been used already; as what a potent course is taken up in this case, Hosea 11.3.
cs d n2 vhb xx vbn vvn av; c-acp r-crq dt j n1 vbz vvn a-acp p-acp d n1, np1 crd.
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I taught Ephraim to goe, taking them by the armes, but they knew not that I healed them, I drew them with the cords of a man, I taught Ephraim to go, taking them by the arms, but they knew not that I healed them, I drew them with the cords of a man,
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and with the bands of love, and I laid meat unto them. and with the bans of love, and I laid meat unto them.
cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, cc pns11 vvd n1 p-acp pno32.
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God will one time or other, take hold upon thy conscience, and lead thee about from mercie to mercie,
God will one time or other, take hold upon thy conscience, and led thee about from mercy to mercy,
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and point thee to them particularly, one after another. O ungratefull soule, I did this for thee, and I did that:
and point thee to them particularly, one After Another. O ungrateful soul, I did this for thee, and I did that:
cc vvb pno21 p-acp pno32 av-j, pi p-acp n-jn. sy j n1, pns11 vdd d p-acp pno21, cc pns11 vdd cst:
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I saved thee from breaking thy leg such a time, from breaking thy necke such a time, from such a desperate sicknesse, such a time, &c. Thus doth God to persons that are asleepe in ingratitude, to awaken them,
I saved thee from breaking thy leg such a time, from breaking thy neck such a time, from such a desperate sickness, such a time, etc. Thus does God to Persons that Are asleep in ingratitude, to awaken them,
pns11 vvd pno21 p-acp vvg po21 n1 d dt n1, p-acp vvg po21 n1 d dt n1, p-acp d dt j n1, d dt n1, av av vdz np1 p-acp n2 cst vbr j p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi pno32,
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and thus he doth to them that are dead.
and thus he does to them that Are dead.
cc av pns31 vdz p-acp pno32 cst vbr j.
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Goe and tell David, [ I took ] thee from the sheepfold, &c. After that soule miscarriage, God set one to talke with him, with a witnesse, to tell him who raised him,
Go and tell David, [ I took ] thee from the sheepfold, etc. After that soul miscarriage, God Set one to talk with him, with a witness, to tell him who raised him,
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and to what, and what use was expected of all. God will thus speake within to thy conscience, sooner or later.
and to what, and what use was expected of all. God will thus speak within to thy conscience, sooner or later.
cc p-acp r-crq, cc r-crq n1 vbds vvn pp-f d. np1 vmb av vvi a-acp p-acp po21 n1, av-c cc jc.
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If this be the potent remedie of ingratitude you speake of, I have had this alreadie.
If this be the potent remedy of ingratitude you speak of, I have had this already.
cs d vbb dt j n1 pp-f n1 pn22 vvb pp-f, pns11 vhb vhn d av.
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I cannot sleepe sometimes, these things are so whispered in mine eares. Why, better want sleepe, then want instruction from Christ.
I cannot sleep sometime, these things Are so whispered in mine ears. Why, better want sleep, then want instruction from christ.
pns11 vmbx vvi av, d n2 vbr av vvn p-acp po11 n2. uh-crq, av-jc vvi n1, av vvb n1 p-acp np1.
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Doth it not yet doe the thing? Why, beg him then to seale thy instruction.
Does it not yet do the thing? Why, beg him then to seal thy instruction.
vdz pn31 xx av vdb dt n1? uh-crq, vvb pno31 av pc-acp vvi po21 n1.
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God speakes once, yea twice, yet man perceiveth it not, then he openeth the eares of man, and sealeth his instruction. God speaks once, yea twice, yet man perceives it not, then he Openeth the ears of man, and Sealeth his instruction.
np1 vvz a-acp, uh av, av n1 vvz pn31 xx, cs pns31 vvz dt n2 pp-f n1, cc vvz po31 n1.
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Sealing instruction, is so much of Christ given forth to the soule in his word or workes,
Sealing instruction, is so much of christ given forth to the soul in his word or works,
vvg n1, vbz av d pp-f np1 vvn av p-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 n1 cc n2,
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as leaves the image of Christ plainly upon the soule.
as leaves the image of christ plainly upon the soul.
c-acp vvz dt n1 pp-f np1 av-j p-acp dt n1.
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The childe that comes last out of the wombe of dutie, is a pleasant childe, [ Now ] I rejoyce in my sufferings for you.
The child that comes last out of the womb of duty, is a pleasant child, [ Now ] I rejoice in my sufferings for you.
dt n1 cst vvz ord av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, vbz dt j n1, [ av ] pns11 vvi p-acp po11 n2 p-acp pn22.
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but the more blessed of God to a gracious successe, this is joyfull.
but the more blessed of God to a gracious success, this is joyful.
cc-acp dt av-dc j-vvn pp-f np1 p-acp dt j n1, d vbz j.
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The better the instrument workes, the worse lik't of the world, and the worse used, this is sorrowfull;
The better the Instrument works, the Worse liked of the world, and the Worse used, this is sorrowful;
dt j dt n1 vvz, dt av-jc vvn pp-f dt n1, cc dt av-jc vvn, d vbz j;
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misery in the discharge of it, joy in the end.
misery in the discharge of it, joy in the end.
n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, vvb p-acp dt n1.
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DUtie with its issue lieth here together, it brings forth twinnes, but not like each other;
Dutie with its issue lies Here together, it brings forth twins, but not like each other;
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COLOS. 1.24. Now I rejoyce in my sufferings for you.COLOS. 1.24. Now I rejoice in my sufferings for you.
np1. crd. av pns11 vvb p-acp po11 n2 p-acp pn22.
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and not so much overborne by weaknesse, and then there is no entrance for right principles.
and not so much overborne by weakness, and then there is no Entrance for right principles.
cc xx av av-d vvn p-acp n1, cc av pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp j-jn n2.
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as in another way pleaded against, yet the man will hold on his course, which speakes the soule ingaged by will,
as in Another Way pleaded against, yet the man will hold on his course, which speaks the soul engaged by will,
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but where it is otherwise, lay open as much danger in one way pleaded for,
but where it is otherwise, lay open as much danger in one Way pleaded for,
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Instruction cures distemper, when 'tis but of meere weaknesse; when the soule waits to turne in with Christ, and yet cannot;
Instruction cures distemper, when it's but of mere weakness; when the soul waits to turn in with christ, and yet cannot;
np1 vvz n1, c-crq pn31|vbz p-acp pp-f j n1; c-crq dt n1 vvz pc-acp vvi p-acp p-acp np1, cc av vmbx;
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and yet darest thou to keepe on in it? Surely thou art not so much fearfull as wilfull.
and yet Darest thou to keep on in it? Surely thou art not so much fearful as wilful.
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dost thou find none in disobedience? Then the more is to come. Bloud, and death, and hell, are at the end of thy way, Sinner;
dost thou find none in disobedience? Then the more is to come. Blood, and death, and hell, Are At the end of thy Way, Sinner;
vd2 pns21 vvi pix p-acp n1? av dt dc vbz pc-acp vvi. n1, cc n1, cc n1, vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1, n1;
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the fearfull of this sort are shut out. There be troubles in every course under the Sunne;
the fearful of this sort Are shut out. There be Troubles in every course under the Sun;
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Many speake this in their heart, their not obeying, is a demonstration of it. A sad temptation is strongly seized upon you, if it hold you, you are lost;
Many speak this in their heart, their not obeying, is a demonstration of it. A sad temptation is strongly seized upon you, if it hold you, you Are lost;
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there is nothing but bloud and death in the way of God, I dare not set step in it.
there is nothing but blood and death in the Way of God, I Dare not Set step in it.
pc-acp vbz pix p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pns11 vvb xx vvi n1 p-acp pn31.
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Though Christ doe not use his Spouse ill himselfe, yet he suffereth others to doe it;
Though christ do not use his Spouse ill himself, yet he suffers Others to do it;
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I will never be married to him! then thou canst never come to Heaven, he brings none but his Spouse thither.
I will never be married to him! then thou Canst never come to Heaven, he brings none but his Spouse thither.
pns11 vmb av-x vbi vvn p-acp pno31! cs pns21 vm2 av-x vvi p-acp n1, pns31 vvz pix p-acp po31 n1 av.
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he clothes his Spouse with mourning garments, and her coate is edged at end still with deaths-heads;
he clothes his Spouse with mourning garments, and her coat is edged At end still with deaths-heads;
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they die in travaile that are married to Christ, therefore I will never be married to him;
they die in travail that Are married to christ, Therefore I will never be married to him;
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Obedience is rejected, because of its issue, 'tis a damnable fault:
obedience is rejected, Because of its issue, it's a damnable fault:
n1 vbz vvn, c-acp pp-f po31 n1, pn31|vbz dt j n1:
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I would let these alone which have shut themselves up, till Christ breake open doores upon them,
I would let these alone which have shut themselves up, till christ break open doors upon them,
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Can a soule weare a crown from God here, or any where, and not joy, though a great while a putting on? This point must be understood.
Can a soul wear a crown from God Here, or any where, and not joy, though a great while a putting on? This point must be understood.
vmb dt n1 vvb dt n1 p-acp np1 av, cc d c-crq, cc xx n1, cs dt j cs dt vvg a-acp? d n1 vmb vbi vvn.
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When I say dutie ends well, it must be understood, dutie faithfully discharged. Hypocrites are very doing, but action never comes off well;
When I say duty ends well, it must be understood, duty faithfully discharged. Hypocrites Are very doing, but actium never comes off well;
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what ever joy they have in the beginning, they have none in the end; how much soever they sit up and worke, yet they lie down in sorrow;
what ever joy they have in the beginning, they have none in the end; how much soever they fit up and work, yet they lie down in sorrow;
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what fires and sparkles soever they kindle, goe all out ere they goe out, and blast and not blesse the soule at last:
what fires and sparkles soever they kindle, go all out ere they go out, and blast and not bless the soul At last:
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Paul lived to see this, this made him forget misery, whilst in it, for he was in bonds, when he spake these words.Paul lived to see this, this made him forget misery, while in it, for he was in bonds, when he spoke these words.
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Dutie at last is sweet, it comes off with Heaven, though Hell dog it for a time. Now I rejoyce.
Duty At last is sweet, it comes off with Heaven, though Hell dog it for a time. Now I rejoice.
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Esther sighes, mournes, groanes, and then feasteth and rejoyceth at last:Esther sighs, mourns, groans, and then feasteth and Rejoiceth At last:
np1 n2, vvz, n2, cc av vvz cc vvz p-acp ord:
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'tis a true emblem of Christianitie, 'tis clothed with sackcloth a great time, but changes garments at last.
it's a true emblem of Christianity, it's clothed with Sackcloth a great time, but changes garments At last.
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Blessed are all that die in the Lord; Persons when they end, actions when they end, though they end in bloud and death,
Blessed Are all that die in the Lord; Persons when they end, actions when they end, though they end in blood and death,
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yet if in the Lord, in the discharge of dutie, they are blessed with sweet successe, they eate the fruit of their travaile;
yet if in the Lord, in the discharge of duty, they Are blessed with sweet success, they eat the fruit of their travail;
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'twas so to Christ, 'tis so to us. Successe is the crown of action, a crown from God here;
'twas so to christ, it's so to us. Success is the crown of actium, a crown from God Here;
pn31|vbds av p-acp np1, pn31|vbz av p-acp pno12. n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 p-acp np1 av;
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this is a universall truth, made so by the hand of justice.
this is a universal truth, made so by the hand of Justice.
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The instrument that faithfully wrought, beaten; with these stripes many were healed:
The Instrument that faithfully wrought, beaten; with these stripes many were healed:
dt n1 cst av-j vvn, vvn; p-acp d n2 d vbdr vvn:
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so did Paul. Now I rejoyce, &c.
so did Paul. Now I rejoice, etc.
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in this prison, or in that dungeon, where one would look for hell rather then heaven;
in this prison, or in that dungeon, where one would look for hell rather then heaven;
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and then a man meets with it often, long before he accounted;
and then a man meets with it often, long before he accounted;
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so one should set out, setting Heaven at the furthest distance that can be thought of,
so one should Set out, setting Heaven At the furthest distance that can be Thought of,
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I am for Christ, if I mourne all the dayes of my life, and have not one teare wiped off till I come to Heaven, all is one:
I am for christ, if I mourn all the days of my life, and have not one tear wiped off till I come to Heaven, all is one:
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and goods, and such like lumber, should be all ventured in this bottome.
and goods, and such like lumber, should be all ventured in this bottom.
cc n2-j, cc d j n1, vmd vbi d vvn p-acp d n1.
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The righteousnesse of action should onely be eyed by us, as for other things, skin and bones,
The righteousness of actium should only be eyed by us, as for other things, skin and bones,
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the soule is betrayed, that hath any other opinion or practice.
the soul is betrayed, that hath any other opinion or practice.
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but let these two be parted, there will never be a season of joy, reall joy;
but let these two be parted, there will never be a season of joy, real joy;
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and I think I may assure any man, a sweet calme here, let men and devils doe all what they can;
and I think I may assure any man, a sweet Cam Here, let men and Devils do all what they can;
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but shall a Christian have one here? Let truth and conscience keepe company in stormes,
but shall a Christian have one Here? Let truth and conscience keep company in storms,
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and what glorious apparell have I, to make me amends? 'Twere enough, if the now of a Christians joy, did not come till after this life:
and what glorious apparel have I, to make me amends? 'Twere enough, if the now of a Christians joy, did not come till After this life:
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Now I blesse God that I lay in such a prison, what a mansion have I to make me amends? Now I blesse God that ever I was hungry, that ever I was naked for Christ, what precious meate,
Now I bless God that I lay in such a prison, what a mansion have I to make me amends? Now I bless God that ever I was hungry, that ever I was naked for christ, what precious meat,
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O how joyfull are they above, that ever they had hearts to suffer for Christ here below!
O how joyful Are they above, that ever they had hearts to suffer for christ Here below!
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and that ever I did that for Christ. If Christ doe not bring about such a time here, he will above.
and that ever I did that for christ. If christ do not bring about such a time Here, he will above.
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Things may goe harsh a time, but Christ will bring about a season, NONLATINALPHABET, now I rejoyce, that ever I did this,
Things may go harsh a time, but christ will bring about a season,, now I rejoice, that ever I did this,
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if thou be otherwise of any other ranke, practise the will of Christ sincerely, what ever thou suffer.
if thou be otherwise of any other rank, practise the will of christ sincerely, what ever thou suffer.
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then set upon the workes of Christ. If thou be a Minister, preach Christ faithfully, who ever oppose;
then Set upon the works of christ. If thou be a Minister, preach christ faithfully, who ever oppose;
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and speake to a generation more ingenuous. Men that are candid, love to doe things that will end well:
and speak to a generation more ingenuous. Men that Are candid, love to do things that will end well:
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where ever this ends, if it be in a prison, or any where else, it is with joy.
where ever this ends, if it be in a prison, or any where Else, it is with joy.
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but die in travaile, their hope is cut off: an hypocrites livery, yea his legacy, is nothing but a deaths-head; obedience faithfully discharged, ends well;
but die in travail, their hope is Cut off: an Hypocrites livery, yea his legacy, is nothing but a Death's head; Obedience faithfully discharged, ends well;
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They shall not eate of the travaile of their soule, how painfull soever their travaile be,
They shall not eat of the travail of their soul, how painful soever their travail be,
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Behold all yee that kindle a fire, and compasse your selves about with the sparkes, this yee shall have of my hand, yee shall lie downe in sorrow, Esa. 50. ult. Christ crownes no hypocrite neither here nor hereafter, neither action nor person; all that is unsound, rots.Behold all ye that kindle a fire, and compass your selves about with the sparks, this ye shall have of my hand, ye shall lie down in sorrow, Isaiah 50. ult. christ crowns no hypocrite neither Here nor hereafter, neither actium nor person; all that is unsound, rots.
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to get Earth, to get Heaven, shee will not be bribed;
to get Earth, to get Heaven, she will not be bribed;
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when shee is stout, 'tis in the truth, and for the truth; shee pursues a noble game, and abhorres all evill means to catch it;
when she is stout, it's in the truth, and for the truth; she pursues a noble game, and abhors all evil means to catch it;
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There is an amiablenesse of person, and an amiablenesse of action, and Magnanimitie hath both; shee sets the countenance right, the eye right, and the hand right:
There is an amiableness of person, and an amiableness of actium, and Magnanimity hath both; she sets the countenance right, the eye right, and the hand right:
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but with praises, even in the belly of the Whale, that then he spake to the Whale to give him up, that then he spake to Hell to give up that person to Heaven, whose spirit and action was there before.
but with praises, even in the belly of the Whale, that then he spoke to the Whale to give him up, that then he spoke to Hell to give up that person to Heaven, whose Spirit and actium was there before.
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and are conjoyned, one would thinke they did carry this brave sense, that as soone as God did behold Jonah in this brave posture of spirit, not onely big with prayer,
and Are conjoined, one would think they did carry this brave sense, that as soon as God did behold Jonah in this brave posture of Spirit, not only big with prayer,
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And the Lord spake unto the fish, and it vomited out Jonah upon the dry land, Jonah 2.9, 10. As the verses goe,And the Lord spoke unto the Fish, and it vomited out Jonah upon the dry land, Jonah 2.9, 10. As the Verses go,
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yea gives thankes, I will sacrifice to the Lord with a voice of thankesgiving; salvation is of the Lord.
yea gives thanks, I will sacrifice to the Lord with a voice of thanksgiving; salvation is of the Lord.
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Paul in chaines at Rome rejoyceth, now I joy. In the belly of Hell, Jonah prayes,Paul in chains At Room Rejoiceth, now I joy. In the belly of Hell, Jonah prays,
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and the like, but smiles in the face of crueltie it selfe. Michal scoffed David, and stoned him with her mouth, but David smiles and dances.
and the like, but smiles in the face of cruelty it self. Michal scoffed David, and stoned him with her Mouth, but David smiles and dances.
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Magnanimitie is alwayes very stout, but alwayes very amiable: when shee breaths and collects spirits, she doth not curve her brow, frowne and fret,
Magnanimity is always very stout, but always very amiable: when she breathes and Collects spirits, she does not curve her brow, frown and fret,
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A vertue that mouldes and shapes all things, good things, bad things, prisons, chaines, bloud, all to divine triumph.
A virtue that moulds and shapes all things, good things, bad things, prisons, chains, blood, all to divine triumph.
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Est virtus omnia ad gloriam ferens. Est virtus omnia ad gloriam ferens.
fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la.
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yea, fights and sings, thunders and harpes: you have the voice of great thunders and of harpes joyned together, Revel. 14.2. The servants of the Lord, fighting and thundring against Antichrist, and yet harping and singing.
yea, fights and sings, Thunders and harps: you have the voice of great Thunders and of harps joined together, Revel. 14.2. The Servants of the Lord, fighting and thundering against Antichrist, and yet harping and singing.
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or how ever disadvantaged otherwise, yet upon this advantage, shee stands to it alone, and fights with many;
or how ever disadvantaged otherwise, yet upon this advantage, she Stands to it alone, and fights with many;
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one is enough, to wit, Christ, though all else run away;
one is enough, to wit, christ, though all Else run away;
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Magnanimitie stands to it then, fights alone; shee is oft a prisoner, but never a run-away;
Magnanimity Stands to it then, fights alone; she is oft a prisoner, but never a runaway;
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so I may say of the warre of a Christian, 'tis Mars communis, sometimes we come off well, sometimes we are taken and chained, sometimes the battaile is so hot, that all run away:
so I may say of the war of a Christian, it's Mars Communis, sometime we come off well, sometime we Are taken and chained, sometime the battle is so hight, that all run away:
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among the dead he is alive, now I rejoyce. You have a Latine Proverb of warre, Mars communis, warre is of various event, sometimes against one, sometimes with one:
among the dead he is alive, now I rejoice. You have a Latin Proverb of war, Mars Communis, war is of various event, sometime against one, sometime with one:
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in a pit, in a dungeon; in his coffin, in his grave he will sing, and make his chaines Late-strings;
in a pit, in a dungeon; in his coffin, in his grave he will sing, and make his chains Late-strings;
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magnanimitie knowes none, 'tis one that can make a Trumpet sound admirably, where there is no eccho;
magnanimity knows none, it's one that can make a Trumpet found admirably, where there is no echo;
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Disadvantages are many in a Christian course, in none more:
Disadvantages Are many in a Christian course, in none more:
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'tis a soule in all conditions openly very stout, and very amiable, in the pursuit of Gods will.
it's a soul in all conditions openly very stout, and very amiable, in the pursuit of God's will.
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Divine magnanimitie wee are to stand upon;
Divine magnanimity we Are to stand upon;
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now I am in the face of Devils, now I own Christ, and triumph in all that I undergoe for his Name.
now I am in the face of Devils, now I own christ, and triumph in all that I undergo for his Name.
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Now I am in the mouth of the Lion, now I am in the belly of Hell,
Now I am in the Mouth of the lion, now I am in the belly of Hell,
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COLOSS. 1.24. Now I rejoyce, &c. PAul was in prison when he spake these words: so considered, bravenesse of spirit sparkles in every syllable of the expression.
COLOSS. 1.24. Now I rejoice, etc. PAul was in prison when he spoke these words: so considered, braveness of Spirit sparkles in every syllable of the expression.
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Christian magnanimitie is borne of humilitie and simplicitie, and hunts after nothing more, then the incouraging of the parents of which shee came,
Christian magnanimity is born of humility and simplicity, and hunt's After nothing more, then the encouraging of the Parents of which she Come,
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'tis one that fels himselfe like Christ, at a very low rate, to doe good to all.
it's one that fels himself like christ, At a very low rate, to do good to all.
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and a Lamb playing upon the hole of an Aspe, and receiving no hurt: it is one that can doe no hurt, but can and will doe much good;
and a Lamb playing upon the hold of an Asp, and receiving no hurt: it is one that can do no hurt, but can and will do much good;
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Magnanimitie is the perfectest temper of Christ, in all this world; 'tis a Lion lying downe with a Lamb, and doing it no hurt;
Magnanimity is the perfectest temper of christ, in all this world; it's a lion lying down with a Lamb, and doing it no hurt;
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a Lamb, when among sheep, to be led by them; but a Lion, when among Beares and Wolves, to awe and lead them.
a Lamb, when among sheep, to be led by them; but a lion, when among Bears and Wolves, to awe and led them.
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'tis a stout spirit candid with the sweetnesse of Christ, and made a Lamb and a Lion, as Christ was;
it's a stout Spirit candid with the sweetness of christ, and made a Lamb and a lion, as christ was;
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wild-fire is not magnanimitie, this burnes all, it doth not save all. Magnanimitie springs out of love;
wildfire is not magnanimity, this burns all, it does not save all. Magnanimity springs out of love;
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Rub one another frequently, exhort one another daily, strike fire in one anothers breasts, admonish, reprove, but doe all in love. Passion generates passion;
Rub one Another frequently, exhort one Another daily, strike fire in one another's breasts, admonish, reprove, but do all in love. Passion generates passion;
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Where there be palsies, and such diseases, which are by cold, which be numbe and dead the parts, there rubbing is good to fetch heat and agilitie.
Where there be palsies, and such diseases, which Are by cold, which be numb and dead the parts, there rubbing is good to fetch heat and agility.
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tell them what death thou fearest, and what grudgings of it thou feelest alreadie in severall parts.
tell them what death thou Fearest, and what grudgings of it thou Feel already in several parts.
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or eare heard, since wrath and desolation began among the Gentiles. Wherefore call upon thy selfe, O England, and call upon thy Physicians for Christian magnanimitie:
or ear herd, since wrath and desolation began among the Gentiles. Wherefore call upon thy self, Oh England, and call upon thy Physicians for Christian magnanimity:
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and tearing of haire, with such weeping, and wailing, and gnashing of teeth, as scarce ever any eye saw,
and tearing of hair, with such weeping, and wailing, and gnashing of teeth, as scarce ever any eye saw,
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Surely, England, thy giving up (if ever that sad day come, which the Lord grant it may not) will be with such ghastly groanes, with such hideous shreechings, with such tabering of breasts,
Surely, England, thy giving up (if ever that sad day come, which the Lord grant it may not) will be with such ghastly groans, with such hideous shreechings, with such tabering of breasts,
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A Serpent, a Lion, or a Beare, sword, famine, or plague, may divide all between them, within dore and without.
A Serpent, a lion, or a Bear, sword, famine, or plague, may divide all between them, within door and without.
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they that stay in the Citie, famine may devoure; they that goe to flie out, a sword may cut off;
they that stay in the city, famine may devour; they that go to fly out, a sword may Cut off;
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and it may be, they that would goe to them shall not, & they that thou wouldest should come to thee will not:
and it may be, they that would go to them shall not, & they that thou Wouldst should come to thee will not:
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Whither wouldest thou carry thy cold off-spring, that they might grow more warme? To such and such plantations beyond the Seas? Between thee and them is a great gulph,
Whither Wouldst thou carry thy cold offspring, that they might grow more warm? To such and such plantations beyond the Seas? Between thee and them is a great gulf,
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England, if death should cure all thy diseases at last, for want of a little life, what a dolefull giving up the ghost will this be!England, if death should cure all thy diseases At last, for want of a little life, what a doleful giving up the ghost will this be!
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Persons which are in such a condition, that are pretie well one while, and at deaths-dore againe another while, men have still feare lest some vitals wast in such a state, which is not yet discerned.
Persons which Are in such a condition, that Are pretty well one while, and At deaths-door again Another while, men have still Fear lest Some vitals wast in such a state, which is not yet discerned.
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some such buddings of hope are now and then, but they are blasted againe; men are alive a while, and then dead.
Some such buddings of hope Are now and then, but they Are blasted again; men Are alive a while, and then dead.
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and life should weigh downe death; peace and prosperitie, ruine and desolation. 'Tis pitie that brave spirits are no more smil'd upon;
and life should weigh down death; peace and Prosperity, ruin and desolation. It's pity that brave spirits Are no more smiled upon;
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onely this I can say, this grace of Magnanimitie put in that scale where the life of the Kingdome lies, would turne the beame presently,
only this I can say, this grace of Magnanimity put in that scale where the life of the Kingdom lies, would turn the beam presently,
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Life and death is in the ballance, and the scales stand, which scale will weigh downe we cannot tell;
Life and death is in the balance, and the scales stand, which scale will weigh down we cannot tell;
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You can doe no service to quench the fire of jealousie, that now burnes, unlesse you get more fire in your hearts.
You can do no service to quench the fire of jealousy, that now burns, unless you get more fire in your hearts.
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and would eate us out all, unlesse some such brave spirits appeared abroad, and at home, in the field, and in the Citie.
and would eat us out all, unless Some such brave spirits appeared abroad, and At home, in the field, and in the city.
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this man is a Phinebat, an Azariah, one that stayes the plague, the sword, the wrath of God, that eates upon us,
this man is a Phinebat, an Azariah, one that stays the plague, the sword, the wrath of God, that eats upon us,
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A Christian indeed magnanimous, is he that stands in the gap in a time of wrath, and none else:
A Christian indeed magnanimous, is he that Stands in the gap in a time of wrath, and none Else:
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What a dolefull condition would all have come to, if those few brave spirits, had given way to all that the King in the blindnesse of his heart would have done!
What a doleful condition would all have come to, if those few brave spirits, had given Way to all that the King in the blindness of his heart would have done!
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and yet it will, if not withstood.
and yet it will, if not withstood.
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this is stoutnesse to destruction, as the forecited Scripture speakes, and 'tis pitie it should destroy any but such as are guiltie of it:
this is stoutness to destruction, as the forecited Scripture speaks, and it's pity it should destroy any but such as Are guilty of it:
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as with a straw, every one that bowes not downe to the Idol of their fancie:
as with a straw, every one that bows not down to the Idol of their fancy:
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fooles will as soone strike with a club, as with a twig, as soone stab with a knife,
Fools will as soon strike with a club, as with a twig, as soon stab with a knife,
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There were fourscore of these magnanimous spirits then, would there were fourscore thousand of these now in the Christian world, they are much needed, to withstand violence against the worship of God, against the priviledge of Ministers and people. Blindnesse hardens men:
There were fourscore of these magnanimous spirits then, would there were fourscore thousand of these now in the Christian world, they Are much needed, to withstand violence against the worship of God, against the privilege of Ministers and people. Blindness hardens men:
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goe out of the Sanctuarie, thou hast trespassed, and it shall not be for thine honour. go out of the Sanctuary, thou hast trespassed, and it shall not be for thine honour.
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but to the Priests of the Lord, which are consecrated;
but to the Priests of the Lord, which Are consecrated;
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to creepe into the Temple, and to confront God as highly as may be.) And the Text tells us of Azariah, and fourscore brave Priests of the Lord that withstood him, saying, It pertaines not to thee, O King, to burne incense,
to creep into the Temple, and to confront God as highly as may be.) And the Text tells us of Azariah, and fourscore brave Priests of the Lord that withstood him, saying, It pertains not to thee, Oh King, to burn incense,
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This Prince after his great victories, fell upon the worship of God, and carried it by his owne greatnesse as he pleased, (which is a plague proper to pride, to be spiritually and desperately wanton;
This Prince After his great victories, fell upon the worship of God, and carried it by his own greatness as he pleased, (which is a plague proper to pride, to be spiritually and desperately wanton;
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'Tis said of Ʋzziah, that when he was strong, that is, externally strong, that he was lifted up to his destruction.
It's said of Ʋzziah, that when he was strong, that is, externally strong, that he was lifted up to his destruction.
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but he that is steele to the backe.
but he that is steel to the back.
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Power generates pride, unlesse it sit in a very sweet breast; the effects of this are bloudie, and not a man can withstand to any purpose,
Power generates pride, unless it fit in a very sweet breast; the effects of this Are bloody, and not a man can withstand to any purpose,
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and make him cry, and take on dolefully, for want of that countenance which did smile upon him.
and make him cry, and take on dolefully, for want of that countenance which did smile upon him.
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Greatnesse will over-bear, and jostle a weak spirit, though otherwise good as a childe from his father,
Greatness will overbear, and jostle a weak Spirit, though otherwise good as a child from his father,
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and smile in the face of both.
and smile in the face of both.
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Furie is abroad, and furie is at home, nothing but a brave spirit can now kisse Christ,
Fury is abroad, and fury is At home, nothing but a brave Spirit can now kiss christ,
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Wee are put by providence to speake upon a seasonable subject; times call us to move bravely every one in our place.
we Are put by providence to speak upon a seasonable Subject; times call us to move bravely every one in our place.
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This is his Motto every where, in libertie, in bonds, and this he speakes and smiles, (now I joy.)
This is his Motto every where, in liberty, in bonds, and this he speaks and smiles, (now I joy.)
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but you have no portion, nor right, nor memoriall in Jerusalem, Nehem. 2.20. A Christian indeed magnanimous, hath truth in one hand, and life in the other, and this is his Motto, Take one, take both. but you have no portion, nor right, nor memorial in Jerusalem, Nehemiah 2.20. A Christian indeed magnanimous, hath truth in one hand, and life in the other, and this is his Motto, Take one, take both.
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Then answered I thus, and said, The God of Heaven will prosper us, therefore we his servants will arise and build, Then answered I thus, and said, The God of Heaven will prosper us, Therefore we his Servants will arise and built,
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he hath no hand but to good, but to this he hath hand and heart, and nothing can fetch off either.
he hath no hand but to good, but to this he hath hand and heart, and nothing can fetch off either.
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and trades them out all for Christ and Heaven, in long voyages to come home rich;
and trades them out all for christ and Heaven, in long voyages to come home rich;
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A Christian indeed magnanimous, is the greatest Merchant-venturer to the tother world that is, he is mightie in stocke, he hath many millions of brave spirits in his bloud,
A Christian indeed magnanimous, is the greatest Merchant-venturer to the tother world that is, he is mighty in stock, he hath many millions of brave spirits in his blood,
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for humilitie, for integritie, for faith, for love, for fruition, for emission, for taking in of Christ, for laying out for Christ.
for humility, for integrity, for faith, for love, for fruition, for emission, for taking in of christ, for laying out for christ.
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'Tis virtus tendens ad maxima, a Christian that struggles to be of all Christians the chiefe,
It's virtus tendens ad maxima, a Christian that struggles to be of all Christians the chief,
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all things that are simply sinfull, or but of meane account, come not into his thought.
all things that Are simply sinful, or but of mean account, come not into his Thought.
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Things that are of the truest and highest glory, these doth a magnanimous Christian, Nervis cunctis incumbere, intend with every sinew:
Things that Are of the Truest and highest glory, these does a magnanimous Christian, Nervis cunctis encumber, intend with every sinew:
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but this shee pursues to the utmost.
but this she pursues to the utmost.
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when there is any base carriage in a businesse, none more ignorant of any such thing, then a Christian truly magnanimous.
when there is any base carriage in a business, none more ignorant of any such thing, then a Christian truly magnanimous.
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[ My sonne ] despise not the chastening of the Lord. [ My son ] despise not the chastening of the Lord.
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COLOSSIANS 1.24. Who now rejoyce in my sufferings for you. COLOSSIANS 1.24. Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you.
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SUfferings both externall and internall, the word imports, such stripes upon the flesh, as did affect and afflict the spirit, that did make passiones animi, soule-passions. SUfferings both external and internal, the word imports, such stripes upon the Flesh, as did affect and afflict the Spirit, that did make Passions animi, soul-passions.
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There is such an affinite between the body and the soule, that it is hard to separate them in suffering,
There is such an affinity between the body and the soul, that it is hard to separate them in suffering,
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yet a divine hand of God, who is father of spirit and flesh, makes burthens pinch more upon the one then upon the other,
yet a divine hand of God, who is father of Spirit and Flesh, makes burdens pinch more upon the one then upon the other,
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as pleaseth him Pauls cup was eminently proportion'd to Christs, 'twas to fill up that which was behind of the afflictions of Christ;
as Pleases him Paul's cup was eminently proportioned to Christ, 'twas to fill up that which was behind of the afflictions of christ;
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and Christs cup had those ingredients, which made his soule heavie to death, they did deeply affect, not onely his flesh, but his spirit.
and Christ cup had those ingredients, which made his soul heavy to death, they did deeply affect, not only his Flesh, but his Spirit.
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Body and soule were as Simeon and Levi, brethren in evill, and God makes chaines to couple both together in misery,
Body and soul were as Simeon and Levi, brothers in evil, and God makes chains to couple both together in misery,
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and pinches that part most that is worst, puts double bolts upon the leader to sin, that's the soule.
and pinches that part most that is worst, puts double bolts upon the leader to sin, that's the soul.
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What God joynes, he would not have us to part, what we joyne, he will not part;
What God joins, he would not have us to part, what we join, he will not part;
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we joyne body and soule in sin, and he doth not part them in suffering, not in the best.
we join body and soul in since, and he does not part them in suffering, not in the best.
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Christ can distinguish between these two in the matter of affliction, and so lightly touches the flesh, that it shall never trouble the spirit,
christ can distinguish between these two in the matter of affliction, and so lightly touches the Flesh, that it shall never trouble the Spirit,
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When he will, he takes up whom he will amongst the wicked, and trusseth him up so or so, quarters him,
When he will, he Takes up whom he will among the wicked, and trusseth him up so or so, quarters him,
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and hangs up his quarters, makes him lesse or more notorious, as he pleases: so when he will, he takes up whom he will of the godly;
and hangs up his quarters, makes him less or more notorious, as he Pleases: so when he will, he Takes up whom he will of the godly;
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prisons, chaines them, till the Iron enter into their soule, sets them up as a mark, and shoots them cleane thorow.
prisons, chains them, till the Iron enter into their soul, sets them up as a mark, and shoots them clean thorough.
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Why hast thou set [ me ] up as a mark to shoot at? Job 7.20.Why hast thou Set [ me ] up as a mark to shoot At? Job 7.20.
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And this a meere exercise of prerogative will, which Job could not understand at present, but did afterward.
And this a mere exercise of prerogative will, which Job could not understand At present, but did afterwards.
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Though God hath made over much to man, yet hath reserved this priviledge to himselfe, to have his Range in this great Forest here below,
Though God hath made over much to man, yet hath reserved this privilege to himself, to have his Range in this great Forest Here below,
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& to shoot at what he will, at what goat he will, or at what Deer he will,
& to shoot At what he will, At what goat he will, or At what Deer he will,
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and at what part of this Deer he will, at the heart, so he doth not make an incurable wound.
and At what part of this Deer he will, At the heart, so he does not make an incurable wound.
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And this Christ can doe, and this may be the reason of his priviledge. He wounds as he pleases, because he can heale as he pleases;
And this christ can do, and this may be the reason of his privilege. He wounds as he Pleases, Because he can heal as he Pleases;
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shoots the body, and shoots the soule of his people, because he can take out the bullet where ever it lies,
shoots the body, and shoots the soul of his people, Because he can take out the bullet where ever it lies,
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and heale that part as perfect, yea perfecter then ever ' twas.
and heal that part as perfect, yea perfecter then ever ' it.
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Poisons that gangrene and eate upward and inward towards the heart, Christ can stop their secret motion,
Poisons that gangrene and eat upward and inward towards the heart, christ can stop their secret motion,
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and draw out the poison at the pores of the soule, at the eyes, at the mouth, in spirituall breathings,
and draw out the poison At the pores of the soul, At the eyes, At the Mouth, in spiritual breathings,
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and kind soule-sweatings, pantings, mournings, and turne this poison that drops out of these pores, into a precious spirited liquid,
and kind soule-sweatings, pantings, mournings, and turn this poison that drops out of these pores, into a precious spirited liquid,
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and bottle it up as a cordiall for himselfe to drinke of, and to delight his palate withall for ever.
and Bottle it up as a cordial for himself to drink of, and to delight his palate withal for ever.
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The rarest spirits, are extracted out of the strongest poisons, and Christ wants no skill to doe it;
The Rarest spirits, Are extracted out of the Strongest poisons, and christ Wants no skill to do it;
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he is an admirable Chymist, and therefore takes whom and what he will, to try his skill upon.
he is an admirable Chemist, and Therefore Takes whom and what he will, to try his skill upon.
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There are no such poisonous things in the world, as sin and punishment, especially when they meet together in the soule,
There Are no such poisonous things in the world, as since and punishment, especially when they meet together in the soul,
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and yet then Christ can extract such a spirit out of both, as all this world shall hardly match.
and yet then christ can extract such a Spirit out of both, as all this world shall hardly match.
cc av cs np1 vmb vvi d dt n1 av pp-f d, c-acp d d n1 vmb av vvi.
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Christ can bring a body downe to the grave, and raise him up againe, and make his bones like Behemoth, like barres of Iron. David found it oft:
christ can bring a body down to the grave, and raise him up again, and make his bones like behemoth, like bars of Iron. David found it oft:
np1 vmb vvi dt n1 a-acp p-acp dt n1, cc vvi pno31 a-acp av, cc vvi po31 n2 av-j np1, av-j n2 pp-f n1. np1 vvd pn31 av:
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Thou hast renewed my strength like an Eagle. Thou hast renewed my strength like an Eagl.
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So Christ can bring a soule down to Hell, and raise it up againe to Heaven,
So christ can bring a soul down to Hell, and raise it up again to Heaven,
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yea bring him up so full of Heaven, that not one of a thousand, not one of fortie thousand comparable;
yea bring him up so full of Heaven, that not one of a thousand, not one of fortie thousand comparable;
uh vvb pno31 a-acp av j pp-f n1, cst xx pi pp-f dt crd, xx pi pp-f crd crd j;
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and what Christ can doe in this point, he doth when and as he pleaseth. He brought me up also out of a horrible pit, out of the mirie clay,
and what christ can do in this point, he does when and as he Pleases. He brought me up also out of a horrible pit, out of the miry clay,
cc r-crq np1 vmb vdi p-acp d n1, pns31 vdz c-crq cc c-acp pns31 vvz. pns31 vvd pno11 a-acp av av pp-f dt j n1, av pp-f dt j n1,
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and set my feet upon a rocke, and established my goings, Psal. 40.2. Horrible pit, a vault of hideous noises, saith the Originall;and Set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings, Psalm 40.2. Horrible pit, a vault of hideous noises, Says the Original;
cc vvb po11 n2 p-acp dt n1, cc vvd po11 n2-vvg, np1 crd. j n1, dt n1 pp-f j n2, vvz dt j-jn;
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Christ can bring a man downe to such a condition, as if his soule were in a vault, where are all manner of hideous and dolefull noises,
christ can bring a man down to such a condition, as if his soul were in a vault, where Are all manner of hideous and doleful noises,
np1 vmb vvi dt n1 a-acp p-acp d dt n1, c-acp cs po31 n1 vbdr p-acp dt n1, q-crq vbr d n1 pp-f j cc j n2,
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and yet then raise the spirit as into Heaven, where all manner of melodious and reviving noises are.
and yet then raise the Spirit as into Heaven, where all manner of melodious and reviving noises Are.
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Afflicted Christians should sucke the sweetnesse of this point.
Afflicted Christians should suck the sweetness of this point.
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Doth the paine in thy flesh rage inward to thy spirit? Is the cup thou drinkest of bitter to thy soule? yet it is a cup of love, 'tis no other then of what Christ hath drunke,
Does the pain in thy Flesh rage inward to thy Spirit? Is the cup thou drinkest of bitter to thy soul? yet it is a cup of love, it's no other then of what christ hath drunk,
vdz dt n1 p-acp po21 n1 vvi j p-acp po21 n1? vbz dt n1 pns21 vv2 pp-f j p-acp po21 n1? av pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, pn31|vbz dx n-jn av pp-f r-crq np1 vhz vvn,
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and left the sweet of his lips upon, for the next to drinke: 'tis no other then what he gives to the best of his.
and left the sweet of his lips upon, for the next to drink: it's no other then what he gives to the best of his.
cc vvd dt j pp-f po31 n2 p-acp, p-acp dt ord pc-acp vvi: pn31|vbz dx n-jn av r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp dt js pp-f po31.
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Misapprehension makes burthens intolerable, which is heavier then ever Christ intended to any Saint.
Misapprehension makes burdens intolerable, which is Heavier then ever christ intended to any Saint.
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When any twig in the rod stings the soule, when any thing stickes and presses hard upon the spirit, the conclusion is, wrath made this rod,
When any twig in the rod stings the soul, when any thing sticks and presses hard upon the Spirit, the conclusion is, wrath made this rod,
c-crq d n1 p-acp dt n1 vvz dt n1, c-crq d n1 vvz cc vvz av-j p-acp dt n1, dt n1 vbz, n1 vvd d n1,
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and 'twill kill me if I had a thousand lives.
and it'll kill me if I had a thousand lives.
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These are our conclusions, meerly ours and Satans, Christ hath no hand at all in them.
These Are our conclusions, merely ours and Satan, christ hath no hand At all in them.
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Fatherly displeasure, is love, a God setting himselfe against your sin, not against your persons, he hath imbraced these with an everlasting love.
Fatherly displeasure, is love, a God setting himself against your since, not against your Persons, he hath embraced these with an everlasting love.
j n1, vbz n1, dt np1 vvg px31 p-acp po22 n1, xx p-acp po22 n2, pns31 vhz vvn d p-acp dt j n1.
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Satan visits much when the soule is in paine, 'twere well if good hearts did know when he comes;
Satan visits much when the soul is in pain, 'twere well if good hearts did know when he comes;
np1 vvz d c-crq dt n1 vbz p-acp n1, pn31|vbdr n1 cs j n2 vdd vvi c-crq pns31 vvz;
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his counsels, his prescriptions, are all desperate;
his Counsels, his prescriptions, Are all desperate;
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when the heart is heavie, then he shewes such the nailes of that hand that is upon them,
when the heart is heavy, then he shows such the nails of that hand that is upon them,
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how long they be, and how hard they pinch, and what deepe dints and blacke and blew markes they make, (i) he makes an exact collection of circumstances about every stroake of God, with his own comment in the margent. As to instance;
how long they be, and how hard they pinch, and what deep dints and black and blue marks they make, (i) he makes an exact collection of Circumstances about every stroke of God, with his own comment in the margin. As to instance;
c-crq av-j pns32 vbb, cc c-crq av-j pns32 vvb, cc r-crq j-jn n2 cc j-jn cc j-jn n2 pns32 vvb, (uh) pns31 vvz dt j n1 pp-f n2 p-acp d n1 pp-f np1, p-acp po31 d n1 p-acp dt n1. p-acp p-acp n1;
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Love doth strike her beloved ones indeed, but doth shee strike so strong, so long,
Love does strike her Beloved ones indeed, but does she strike so strong, so long,
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so deep? Doth shee strike and not stroake a jot? Not with her own hand,
so deep? Does she strike and not stroke a jot? Not with her own hand,
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nor no body else? Doth shee wither every other womb of love, when shee leaves bringing forth her selfe? 'Tis a frowne of God, 'tis a pang of death upon the soule, certainly thou canst not recover it, saith that cursed spirit.
nor no body Else? Does she wither every other womb of love, when she leaves bringing forth her self? It's a frown of God, it's a pang of death upon the soul, Certainly thou Canst not recover it, Says that cursed Spirit.
ccx dx n1 av? vdz pns31 vvi d j-jn n1 pp-f n1, c-crq pns31 vvz vvg av po31 n1? pn31|vbz dt n1 pp-f np1, pn31|vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1, av-j pns21 vm2 xx vvi pn31, vvz d j-vvn n1.
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One would construe the Devill under a notion of simplicitie in this, (there may be charitie to the Devill) he is so under justice himselfe, that he can see nothing else,
One would construe the devil under a notion of simplicity in this, (there may be charity to the devil) he is so under Justice himself, that he can see nothing Else,
pi vmd vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d, (pc-acp vmb vbi n1 p-acp dt n1) pns31 vbz av p-acp n1 px31, cst pns31 vmb vvi pix av,
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and this is the strength of the torment that is upon him:
and this is the strength of the torment that is upon him:
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but yet then he is to be judged no fit leader in such a case as this,
but yet then he is to be judged no fit leader in such a case as this,
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when he hath to doe with spirits in a better station then himselfe.
when he hath to do with spirits in a better station then himself.
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The workes of God are wonderfull, especially such as reach the soule, and need to be read over often, ere a man venture to make a positive conclusion upon them, that this and no other is the meaning.
The works of God Are wonderful, especially such as reach the soul, and need to be read over often, ere a man venture to make a positive conclusion upon them, that this and no other is the meaning.
dt n2 pp-f np1 vbr j, av-j d c-acp vvi dt n1, cc vvb pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp av, c-acp dt n1 vvi pc-acp vvi dt j n1 p-acp pno32, cst d cc dx n-jn vbz dt n1.
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Afflicted Christians, you are too rash, too venturous, paine puts you into passion, that's a very mis-judging condition.
Afflicted Christians, you Are too rash, too venturous, pain puts you into passion, that's a very Misjudging condition.
j-vvn np1, pn22 vbr av j, av j, n1 vvz pn22 p-acp n1, d|vbz dt j j n1.
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You judge things before the time;
You judge things before the time;
pn22 vvb n2 p-acp dt n1;
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this in small matters is no small fault, nor of no small evill event, but what is it when a man doth thus about the greatest acts that relate to him in all the world? The tranquillity of the soul is embarked, in a right judgement of things;
this in small matters is no small fault, nor of no small evil event, but what is it when a man does thus about the greatest acts that relate to him in all the world? The tranquillity of the soul is embarked, in a right judgement of things;
d p-acp j n2 vbz dx j n1, ccx pp-f dx j j-jn n1, cc-acp q-crq vbz pn31 c-crq dt n1 vdz av p-acp dt js n2 cst vvb p-acp pno31 p-acp d dt n1? dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz vvn, p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f n2;
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let Satan, your own passion, any wile whatsoever, overturne this, and you shipwracke and sinke your consolation irrecoverably:
let Satan, your own passion, any wile whatsoever, overturn this, and you shipwreck and sink your consolation irrecoverably:
vvb np1, po22 d n1, d n1 r-crq, vvb d, cc pn22 n1 cc vvi po22 n1 av-j:
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therefore studie long, pray long, waite long, ere you draw up a judgement upon that hand-writing, that is in the wall against you.
Therefore study long, pray long, wait long, ere you draw up a judgement upon that handwriting, that is in the wall against you.
av n1 av-j, vvb av-j, vvb av-j, c-acp pn22 vvb a-acp dt n1 p-acp d n1, cst vbz p-acp dt n1 p-acp pn22.
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Doe as that Heathen, judge others better able to interpret the handwriting against you, then your selves.
Do as that Heathen, judge Others better able to interpret the handwriting against you, then your selves.
vdb c-acp d j-jn, vvi n2-jn j j pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp pn22, cs po22 n2.
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And if you would have the exact meaning of this strange stroake or that, doe as he did, send for the most experienced spirituall man in all the world, and let him rather then thy selfe, make a judgement upon that hand, that writes bitter things against thee. Open thy breast and say;
And if you would have the exact meaning of this strange stroke or that, do as he did, send for the most experienced spiritual man in all the world, and let him rather then thy self, make a judgement upon that hand, that writes bitter things against thee. Open thy breast and say;
cc cs pn22 vmd vhi dt j n1 pp-f d j n1 cc d, vdb c-acp pns31 vdd, vvi p-acp dt av-ds j-vvn j n1 p-acp d dt n1, cc vvb pno31 av-c cs po21 n1, vvb dt n1 p-acp d n1, cst vvz j n2 p-acp pno21. j po21 n1 cc vvi;
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Sir, doe you see any plague-spot in my breast? (one cannot look very well in his own breast, 'tis so high) open it fully to another.
Sir, do you see any plague-spot in my breast? (one cannot look very well in his own breast, it's so high) open it Fully to Another.
n1, vdb pn22 vvi d n1 p-acp po11 n1? (crd vmbx vvi av av p-acp po31 d n1, pn31|vbz av j) vvb pn31 av-j p-acp j-jn.
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Pray Sir, deale faithfully with me:
prey Sir, deal faithfully with me:
n1 n1, vvb av-j p-acp pno11:
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Do you see any plague spots in my breast? There be spots there, are they the spots of Gods people or not? How black be they? How broad be they? How many be they? If thou wilt make many curious questions about thy state,
Do you see any plague spots in my breast? There be spots there, Are they the spots of God's people or not? How black be they? How broad be they? How many be they? If thou wilt make many curious questions about thy state,
vdb pn22 vvi d n1 n2 p-acp po11 n1? pc-acp vbi n2 a-acp, vbr pns32 dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1 cc xx? q-crq j-jn vbi pns32? q-crq j vbb pns32? c-crq d vbb pns32? cs pns21 vm2 vvi d j n2 p-acp po21 n1,
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and drive things to an exact disquisition, be sure that thou take one by thee, better able then thy selfe to guide thee,
and drive things to an exact disquisition, be sure that thou take one by thee, better able then thy self to guide thee,
cc vvi n2 p-acp dt j n1, vbb j cst pns21 vvb crd p-acp pno21, j j cs po21 n1 pc-acp vvi pno21,
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or thou wilt condemne the innocent, and execute thy selfe. Judgement setled, and something may be spoken to the man, to doe him good.
or thou wilt condemn the innocent, and execute thy self. Judgement settled, and something may be spoken to the man, to do him good.
cc pns21 vm2 vvi dt j-jn, cc vvi po21 n1. n1 vvn, cc pi vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vdi pno31 j.
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There are two considerations, which may much relieve, when trials pinch the soule;
There Are two considerations, which may much relieve, when trials pinch the soul;
pc-acp vbr crd n2, r-crq vmb d vvi, c-crq n2 vvb dt n1;
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'tis for some through and noble good to the partie, and for some through and noble use for Christ.
it's for Some through and noble good to the party, and for Some through and noble use for christ.
pn31|vbz p-acp d p-acp cc j j p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp d p-acp cc j n1 p-acp np1.
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The throne of iniquitie is struck at, the head of the Serpent is trod upon: powers within, are Satans strongholds, things which paine and shake these, come to Satans bed-side,
The throne of iniquity is struck At, the head of the Serpent is trod upon: Powers within, Are Satan strongholds, things which pain and shake these, come to Satan bedside,
dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz vvn p-acp, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp: n2 a-acp, vbr npg1 n2, n2 r-crq n1 cc vvi d, vvb p-acp npg1 n1,
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and holds a knife to his throat, where he lies, tumbles, and sleepes.
and holds a knife to his throat, where he lies, tumbles, and sleeps.
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The Granadoes which are cast into the soule, burne the devill in his bed, they burne the branch,
The Granades which Are cast into the soul, burn the Devil in his Bed, they burn the branch,
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yea they burne the root of sin, 'tis an axe to the roote.
yea they burn the root of since, it's an axe to the root.
uh pns32 vvb dt n1 pp-f n1, pn31|vbz dt n1 p-acp dt n1.
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Sin considered as it lies lodged in the heart, is the root of it, therefore saith the Apostle, Covetousnesse is the root of evill, it being as it were the heart to all other sinnes.
since considered as it lies lodged in the heart, is the root of it, Therefore Says the Apostle, Covetousness is the root of evil, it being as it were the heart to all other Sins.
n1 vvn c-acp pn31 vvz vvn p-acp dt n1, vbz dt n1 pp-f pn31, av vvz dt n1, n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n-jn, pn31 vbg p-acp pn31 vbdr dt n1 p-acp d j-jn n2.
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Exorbitant affections, which lie all within, these are the roots of all the sin you act;
Exorbitant affections, which lie all within, these Are the roots of all the since you act;
j n2, r-crq vvb d a-acp, d vbr dt n2 pp-f d dt n1 pn22 n1;
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that which is so ordered and steeped, as to affect these dis-affected passions, strikes at the root of sin.
that which is so ordered and steeped, as to affect these disaffected passion, strikes At the root of since.
cst r-crq vbz av vvn cc vvn, c-acp pc-acp vvi d j n2, vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1.
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Seest thou a man prickt in soule? Stand still; thou wilt see pride come downe branch and root. Seven Devils turned out;
See thou a man pricked in soul? Stand still; thou wilt see pride come down branch and root. Seven Devils turned out;
vv2 pns21 dt n1 vvd p-acp n1? n1 av; pns21 vm2 vvi n1 vvb a-acp n1 cc n1. crd n2 vvd av;
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a floare throughly cleansed, drosse purely purged away, a man made cleane every whit, outside, inside, all faire, in the eye,
a Flower thoroughly cleansed, dross purely purged away, a man made clean every whit, outside, inside, all fair, in the eye,
dt n1 av-j vvn, n1 av-j vvn av, dt n1 vvd av-j d n1, av-an, av-an, d j, p-acp dt n1,
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yea in the vote of Christ, yea in the vote of Christ to the soule it selfe.
yea in the vote of christ, yea in the vote of christ to the soul it self.
uh p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, uh p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pn31 n1.
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And now and not till now, is a Christian fit for noble service, thus throughly dead, and thus throughly raised.
And now and not till now, is a Christian fit for noble service, thus thoroughly dead, and thus thoroughly raised.
cc av cc xx c-acp av, vbz dt njp vvn p-acp j n1, av av-j j, cc av av-j vvn.
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Pride slaine, all her children, that is, loose affections murthered in their bed, the meek and pure spirit, crowned with a vision of God, you may send this dove forth any where, he will come home with an olive branch in his mouth.
Pride slain, all her children, that is, lose affections murdered in their Bed, the meek and pure Spirit, crowned with a vision of God, you may send this dove forth any where, he will come home with an olive branch in his Mouth.
n1 vvn, d po31 n2, cst vbz, j n2 vvn p-acp po32 n1, dt j cc j n1, vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pn22 vmb vvi d n1 av d c-crq, pns31 vmb vvi av-an p-acp dt n1 n1 p-acp po31 n1.
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Set this soule about what worke you will, that belongs to a Christian, and he will doe it truly;
Set this soul about what work you will, that belongs to a Christian, and he will do it truly;
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and if it be to cloth the naked, to relieve the oppressed;
and if it be to cloth the naked, to relieve the oppressed;
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heel powre out his soule or state to the needie, and he will doe it with tender bowels,
heel pour out his soul or state to the needy, and he will do it with tender bowels,
pns31|vmb vvi av po31 n1 cc n1 p-acp dt j, cc pns31 vmb vdi pn31 p-acp j n2,
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because he hath needed them himselfe, and hath tasted how sweet they are. When the soule goes forth in action, then is action done nobly indeed.
Because he hath needed them himself, and hath tasted how sweet they Are. When the soul Goes forth in actium, then is actium done nobly indeed.
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The Lord is with them that uphold my soule, says David; and we thinke he points at Jonathan, when he had scarce any else to cleave to him.The Lord is with them that uphold my soul, Says David; and we think he points At Johnathan, when he had scarce any Else to cleave to him.
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When every ones heart was as Iron, Jonathan loved David as his own soule;
When every ones heart was as Iron, Johnathan loved David as his own soul;
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Jonathan had been put to it, he knew what 'twas to be in strait for his life,Johnathan had been put to it, he knew what 'twas to be in strait for his life,
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so unfatherly was his father, and therefore he proves a brave spirit for this noble service, to save the life of David, to raise him,
so unfatherly was his father, and Therefore he Proves a brave Spirit for this noble service, to save the life of David, to raise him,
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and Christ in him, to his throne: he was all heart and soule in it, and God was with him.
and christ in him, to his throne: he was all heart and soul in it, and God was with him.
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God is doubly present with a man, which he hath much exercised, which is an incomparable advantage, to all divine usefulnesse.
God is doubly present with a man, which he hath much exercised, which is an incomparable advantage, to all divine usefulness.
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No man can speake so feelingly, so healingly, as he that hath much of God speaking in and with him:
No man can speak so feelingly, so heal, as he that hath much of God speaking in and with him:
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this is the man of a thousand, that can speake words in season, like apples of gold in pictures of silver, that can lend legges to the lame, eyes to the blind;
this is the man of a thousand, that can speak words in season, like Apples of gold in pictures of silver, that can lend legs to the lame, eyes to the blind;
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that can comfort those which are cast downe, with the same comforts wherewith he hath been comforted from the Lord.
that can Comfort those which Are cast down, with the same comforts wherewith he hath been comforted from the Lord.
cst vmb vvi d r-crq vbr vvn a-acp, p-acp dt d n2 c-crq pns31 vhz vbn vvn p-acp dt n1.
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he moves in order to all trials with the godly, as he doth in order to all judgements with the wicked, according to an absolute will.
he moves in order to all trials with the godly, as he does in order to all Judgments with the wicked, according to an absolute will.
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] No house so walled, nor so high here, but God shoots into it when he will:] No house so walled, nor so high Here, but God shoots into it when he will:
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The arrowes of the Lord are [ within me. The arrows of the Lord Are [ within me.
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in every Countie, in every Citie, in every house; no dore sprinkled for a passeover in this point of sorrow, sorrow at the heart.
in every County, in every city, in every house; no door sprinkled for a passover in this point of sorrow, sorrow At the heart.
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What a dreadfull din and noise is all this world over! One would thinke one were in hell whilest here:
What a dreadful din and noise is all this world over! One would think one were in hell whilst Here:
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but here good as well as bad, are broken all to pieces; all roare here, wicked men, Saints, brave Spirits, I am sore broken, I roare.
but Here good as well as bad, Are broken all to Pieces; all roar Here, wicked men, Saints, brave Spirits, I am soar broken, I roar.
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[ I am ] feeble and sore broken. I have roared for the disquietnesse of my heart, Psal. 38.81. None but evill spirits are broken and tortur'd below, they are all cursed creatures that roare there:[ I am ] feeble and soar broken. I have roared for the disquietness of my heart, Psalm 38.81. None but evil spirits Are broken and tortured below, they Are all cursed creatures that roar there:
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a vessell of honour filled as full of sorrow here, as a vessell of wrath, waters coming into the soule.
a vessel of honour filled as full of sorrow Here, as a vessel of wrath, waters coming into the soul.
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All things come alike to all, alike sweet, alike bitter, alike for qualitie, alike for quantitie;All things come alike to all, alike sweet, alike bitter, alike for quality, alike for quantity;
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God makes no distinction of persons here, I meane in the point that I am pursuing.
God makes no distinction of Persons Here, I mean in the point that I am pursuing.
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not a thought lying still, nor knowing where to find a pillow in any roome of the soule, to lie downe on.
not a Thought lying still, nor knowing where to find a pillow in any room of the soul, to lie down on.
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it speakes a state steeped, and soaked long in misery, till soaked quite thorow; every sinew stretched, every bone put out of joynt, no whole part within nor without;
it speaks a state steeped, and soaked long in misery, till soaked quite thorough; every sinew stretched, every bone put out of joint, no Whole part within nor without;
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in bitternesse of soule; the expression is very emphaticall, like that to Elymas, in the gall of bitternesse; in bitterness of soul; the expression is very emphatical, like that to Elymas, in the Gall of bitterness;
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That's strong physick indeed, that sets all a trembling & casting, body and soule, yet such God gives those he loves dearly:
That's strong physic indeed, that sets all a trembling & casting, body and soul, yet such God gives those he loves dearly:
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but then man usually despiseth the chastening of the Lord; yea, the best are apt to doe so.
but then man usually despises the chastening of the Lord; yea, the best Are apt to do so.
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they have misery, that is not all, they have misery wrapt up into such bitter pils, as work upon the soule.
they have misery, that is not all, they have misery wrapped up into such bitter pills, as work upon the soul.
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Wherefore is life given to him that is in misery, and light to him that is in bitternesse of soule, Job 3.20. These expressions aptly suite the point I am upon, and doe open the nature of those trials, that befall the godly:Wherefore is life given to him that is in misery, and Light to him that is in bitterness of soul, Job 3.20. These expressions aptly suit the point I am upon, and do open the nature of those trials, that befall the godly:
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now sharpe these are, which he shoots at his people, they pierce thorow all, body and soule.
now sharp these Are, which he shoots At his people, they pierce thorough all, body and soul.
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The nature of divine trials, is the thing that I would stand upon, how the arrowes of the Almightie are shaped,
The nature of divine trials, is the thing that I would stand upon, how the arrows of the Almighty Are shaped,
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as to joy purely in Christ.
as to joy purely in christ.
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but kisses the rod, chaines, prisons, any bitters that worke about so sweet, so heavenly a life,
but Kisses the rod, chains, prisons, any bitters that work about so sweet, so heavenly a life,
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and then when raised to this height, 'twould not be downe againe for all the world,
and then when raised to this height, 'twould not be down again for all the world,
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When our soules are highest, they are wound and screwed up to it with much paine,
When our Souls Are highest, they Are wound and screwed up to it with much pain,
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Our heights are necessitated, with one medium or other.
Our heights Are necessitated, with one medium or other.
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if faith worke, it shall be from the word without, not from any thing that it feeles else or sees, without or within.
if faith work, it shall be from the word without, not from any thing that it feels Else or sees, without or within.
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If joy worke, it shall be from faith, not from feeling:
If joy work, it shall be from faith, not from feeling:
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Christ doth so affect the body and soule in his dealings, that if any grace act forth, it shall be pure grace, such as is fed with no low principle.
christ does so affect the body and soul in his dealings, that if any grace act forth, it shall be pure grace, such as is fed with no low principle.
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You squeese out the spirit and puritie of things, so doth Christ.
You squeeze out the Spirit and purity of things, so does christ.
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the misery of Saints is so ponderous, as to presse their joy pure, to make it a joy of faith, not of sense in the least, body and soule being both in paine.
the misery of Saints is so ponderous, as to press their joy pure, to make it a joy of faith, not of sense in the least, body and soul being both in pain.
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Bonds and chaines are so heavie, as to make our joy a pure joy;
Bonds and chains Are so heavy, as to make our joy a pure joy;
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but as feeling much, onely apprehending the issue, how glorious and how precious that will be.
but as feeling much, only apprehending the issue, how glorious and how precious that will be.
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When they joy in sufferings, it shall be against sense, and against reason, not as if they did feele a little,
When they joy in sufferings, it shall be against sense, and against reason, not as if they did feel a little,
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when they joy in sufferings under one notion, they shall sorrow in them under another:
when they joy in sufferings under one notion, they shall sorrow in them under Another:
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God puts such twigs in all his cords for his children, that he makes no wantons of them:
God puts such twigs in all his cords for his children, that he makes no wantons of them:
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a day that will never have night.
a day that will never have night.
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COLOS. 1.24. And fill up that which is behind, &c. THe afflictions of Christ are twofold:COLOS. 1.24. And fill up that which is behind, etc. THe afflictions of christ Are twofold:
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in his person, in those which hee personates; the former are accomplished, the latter are yet accomplishing.
in his person, in those which he personates; the former Are accomplished, the latter Are yet accomplishing.
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Christs will and himselfe are one;
Christ will and himself Are one;
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such as strike his will, any part of this, or any lover of this, would strike Christ himselfe, if hee were now present.
such as strike his will, any part of this, or any lover of this, would strike christ himself, if he were now present.
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Christ is plaine, hee cals actions as intended, not as pretended. The second Adam names things as the first when he stood, according to their nature;
christ is plain, he calls actions as intended, not as pretended. The second Adam names things as the First when he stood, according to their nature;
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what is against truth, is in the nature of it against Christ, who ever be the professor of it,
what is against truth, is in the nature of it against christ, who ever be the professor of it,
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and therefore so accounted, yea, and so openly called. And fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ.
and Therefore so accounted, yea, and so openly called. And fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of christ.
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And fill up ] the word in the originall is compounded, and full of emphasis; And fill up ] the word in the original is compounded, and full of emphasis;
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it signifies re-action or re-passion, the doing or suffering of a thing againe, to doe over that which some others have done already; readimplere, as one translates.
it signifies reaction or re-passion, the doing or suffering of a thing again, to do over that which Some Others have done already; readimplere, as one translates.
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The measure of suffering, that tendeth to satisfie for offence, and ransome man from the wrath of God, Christ hath fild up to the brim;
The measure of suffering, that tendeth to satisfy for offence, and ransom man from the wrath of God, christ hath filled up to the brim;
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the cup was big, but Christ poured out blood enough to fill it:
the cup was big, but christ poured out blood enough to fill it:
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one would have hoped that all suffering worke belonging to a Christian, had been done then.
one would have hoped that all suffering work belonging to a Christian, had been done then.
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No, 'tis not, saith the Apostle, I doe iterum implere, rursus implere, fill up againe, the sufferings of Christ.
No, it's not, Says the Apostle, I do iterum implere, Rursus implere, fill up again, the sufferings of christ.
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Malice lives still, Christ is crucified afresh in his members: Christ doth bleed in my veines afresh, saith the Apostle;
Malice lives still, christ is Crucified afresh in his members: christ does bleed in my Veins afresh, Says the Apostle;
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if there were any drop of blood left behind, when he bled upon the crosse, now tis fetcht out through my sides.
if there were any drop of blood left behind, when he bled upon the cross, now this fetched out through my sides.
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How implacable is the fury of man!
How implacable is the fury of man!
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the fury of God was stopped when Christ had bled to death, and 'twas not his will that ever Christ should die any more,
the fury of God was stopped when christ had bled to death, and 'twas not his will that ever christ should die any more,
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or that any one should die more for Christs sake;
or that any one should die more for Christ sake;
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but yet the fury of man lives, and that would have Christ die over and over, iterum iterumque, againe and againe;
but yet the fury of man lives, and that would have christ die over and over, iterum iterumque, again and again;
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'twould have every house pulled downe and burned, that Christ gets into: 'twould crucifie his image, his picture;
'twould have every house pulled down and burned, that christ gets into: 'twould crucify his image, his picture;
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'twould make him bleed as long as this world lasts, yea, to all eternity, therefore doe wicked spirits in hell blaspheme and teare his name, a worke which they will never leave,
'twould make him bleed as long as this world lasts, yea, to all eternity, Therefore do wicked spirits in hell Blaspheme and tear his name, a work which they will never leave,
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though it continually adde to their plague;
though it continually add to their plague;
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and yet these doe but shew the nature of all malicious men on earth, which are everlasting blood-hounds, which spend perpetually upon the sent of Christians, upon the sent of Christ, in any earth.
and yet these do but show the nature of all malicious men on earth, which Are everlasting bloodhounds, which spend perpetually upon the sent of Christians, upon the sent of christ, in any earth.
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Malice should be looked upon as tis an implacable thing;
Malice should be looked upon as this an implacable thing;
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and men in whose breast it is, should be looked upon as they are, fire-shovels fetched from hell, to carry everlasting fire from house to house, from place to place, where ever Christ is, to burne him out of this world quite;
and men in whose breast it is, should be looked upon as they Are, fire-shovels fetched from hell, to carry everlasting fire from house to house, from place to place, where ever christ is, to burn him out of this world quite;
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to burne him againe and againe, till there be none of him left, not a finger, not a toe, not a haire.
to burn him again and again, till there be none of him left, not a finger, not a toe, not a hair.
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We are much given to wondring, we know the reason of things so little:
We Are much given to wondering, we know the reason of things so little:
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to see a man drinke blood, and never be weary of drinking such a fulsome drinke, tis strange to us:
to see a man drink blood, and never be weary of drinking such a fulsome drink, this strange to us:
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yet tis the property of that fire that burnes in the breast of the man, to make an unquenchable thirst after this red Wine;
yet this the property of that fire that burns in the breast of the man, to make an unquenchable thirst After this read Wine;
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tis a damnable disease that the man cannot helpe, nor no man upon earth for him;
this a damnable disease that the man cannot help, nor no man upon earth for him;
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every good body must keepe out of his way as well as they can, I know no other remedy;
every good body must keep out of his Way as well as they can, I know no other remedy;
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the man will set abroach any ones blood, Pauls, Christs, any one that lookes like either.
the man will Set abroach any ones blood, Paul's, Christ, any one that looks like either.
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Christians have a blessed keeper, or else how rare would they be in the world? Blesse God that there is a good man left in the land at this day, in the middest of so many blood-thirsty.
Christians have a blessed keeper, or Else how rare would they be in the world? Bless God that there is a good man left in the land At this day, in the midst of so many bloodthirsty.
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O how much are good hearts put to it every where, by this generation! Mourne over both persecutors and persecuted, they are both in hell fire.
O how much Are good hearts put to it every where, by this generation! Mourn over both persecutors and persecuted, they Are both in hell fire.
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The word may signifie to suffer for another, pro-implere, to fill up in anothers stead, according to his appointment. The word may signify to suffer for Another, pro-implere, to fill up in another's stead, according to his appointment.
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Christ is gone out of this world, and he hath left Christians in his stead,
christ is gone out of this world, and he hath left Christians in his stead,
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and all his prime trust and businesse with them, to doe it for him, to accomplish his will, to walke in his steps,
and all his prime trust and business with them, to do it for him, to accomplish his will, to walk in his steps,
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and to take in good part what befals them in this way;
and to take in good part what befalls them in this Way;
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Christs businesse left to Christians, is comprised in that expression of bearing his crosse: he did beare his crosse himselfe when he was on earth;
Christ business left to Christians, is comprised in that expression of bearing his cross: he did bear his cross himself when he was on earth;
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now he hath left it to his people to beare it for him, to tread in his paths,
now he hath left it to his people to bear it for him, to tread in his paths,
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and take such lodging and fare at night as fals out.
and take such lodging and fare At night as falls out.
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When Christ died, he left but one child to keepe for him, but that one a precious child, to wit, Truth;
When christ died, he left but one child to keep for him, but that one a precious child, to wit, Truth;
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and this so to keepe as never to let it die, what ever die. I can doe nothing against the truth, but for it.
and this so to keep as never to let it die, what ever die. I can do nothing against the truth, but for it.
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I can doe any thing, suffer any thing, that truth may live, I can die, I can drinke off a cup deadly full, deadly big, which will hold all my blood to fill it.
I can do any thing, suffer any thing, that truth may live, I can die, I can drink off a cup deadly full, deadly big, which will hold all my blood to fill it.
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This is our president in the Text. I fill into the same cup that Christ did, saith Paul, and the same liquor, red Wine, the blood of a brave Grape, the blood of an upright heart, and this for his sake.
This is our president in the Text. I fill into the same cup that christ did, Says Paul, and the same liquour, read Wine, the blood of a brave Grape, the blood of an upright heart, and this for his sake.
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At what heighth we are to be for Christ is considerable, at the same heighth that Christ was at for us;
At what height we Are to be for christ is considerable, At the same height that christ was At for us;
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we are to rise to the losse of estate, honour, life; Neither count I my life deare.
we Are to rise to the loss of estate, honour, life; Neither count I my life deer.
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Life is the prime Jewell of nature, tis the union of two great estates, body and soule;
Life is the prime Jewel of nature, this the Union of two great estates, body and soul;
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tis of more worth than rayment, i. then all outward things: and yet this of no worth, and of no price in order to truth.
this of more worth than raiment, i. then all outward things: and yet this of no worth, and of no price in order to truth.
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I account not my life deare. I account not my life deer.
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I am about the worke which Christ was, filling a cup that is deadly big, that will hold my life-blood to fill it,
I am about the work which christ was, filling a cup that is deadly big, that will hold my lifeblood to fill it,
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and yet it is nothing to me, no griefe; if it be any matter to me, it is matter of joy.
and yet it is nothing to me, no grief; if it be any matter to me, it is matter of joy.
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Now I joy to fill up that which is behind, &c. Thinke how brave you should be, and how neere you are to it, or how much you are below it.Now I joy to fill up that which is behind, etc. Think how brave you should be, and how near you Are to it, or how much you Are below it.
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Pauls triall is at the doore, God hath armed your enemies, they have instruments of death in their hands;Paul's trial is At the door, God hath armed your enemies, they have Instruments of death in their hands;
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tis your goods, your houses, your Cities, yea this is not all, tis your blood too that they thirst after.
this your goods, your houses, your Cities, yea this is not all, this your blood too that they thirst After.
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Can you proffer your breast to the Speare, to save truth alive therein? sad things at a distance are made nothing of, this is the strength of our misery:
Can you proffer your breast to the Spear, to save truth alive therein? sad things At a distance Are made nothing of, this is the strength of our misery:
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death may goe up and down in the West, but it cannot come this way. Why should any one dreame so? Sinne and justice will meet any where:
death may go up and down in the West, but it cannot come this Way. Why should any one dream so? Sin and Justice will meet any where:
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in a City walled with Brasse, up among the Starres, if sinners can seat themselves there.
in a city walled with Brass, up among the Stars, if Sinners can seat themselves there.
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Hath all the provocation been among poore blinde soules, which never had the knowledge of God,
Hath all the provocation been among poor blind Souls, which never had the knowledge of God,
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nor scarce any meanes to attaine it? And is there no provocation to be found among you, children of light? There be strange lightnings before death:
nor scarce any means to attain it? And is there no provocation to be found among you, children of Light? There be strange lightnings before death:
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people will sit up in their beds and call heartily, and talke cheerfully, as if there were no death neere,
people will fit up in their Beds and call heartily, and talk cheerfully, as if there were no death near,
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and it may be at the same time death in their extreame parts, in their feet, and in their nose.
and it may be At the same time death in their extreme parts, in their feet, and in their nose.
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Thou art in thy sicke bed London, and art thou sure it shall not be a death-bed to thee? death is upon thy extreame parts, upon this County, upon that County, upon this towne,
Thou art in thy sick Bed London, and art thou sure it shall not be a deathbed to thee? death is upon thy extreme parts, upon this County, upon that County, upon this town,
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and that City, is there no danger of the heart? The evill day is not farre from men,
and that city, is there no danger of the heart? The evil day is not Far from men,
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because they doe put it farre from them.
Because they do put it Far from them.
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Death is in all our soules, can it be farre from our bodies? so farre as never to come at them? What man among us hath life for Christ as he should? is not death seized upon our extreame parts, those persons that should be as our nose to smell for us, in things of weight, dead;
Death is in all our Souls, can it be Far from our bodies? so Far as never to come At them? What man among us hath life for christ as he should? is not death seized upon our extreme parts, those Persons that should be as our nose to smell for us, in things of weight, dead;
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those persons that should be as hands and feet for us, in matters of weight, dead spirited? examine your selves all in this point,
those Persons that should be as hands and feet for us, in matters of weight, dead spirited? examine your selves all in this point,
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and from hence, prophecie (if you will needs) peace, or warre, to your selves, and from nothing else;
and from hence, prophecy (if you will needs) peace, or war, to your selves, and from nothing Else;
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though this way of prophesie be not infallible, yet it is as likely to foretell what is to come,
though this Way of prophesy be not infallible, yet it is as likely to foretell what is to come,
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as to prophecie from such and such events past. The word signifies vicissim implere, to doe a thing in ones turne.
as to prophecy from such and such events past. The word signifies Vicissim implere, to do a thing in ones turn.
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Christ hath taken his turne, and suffered his part in the will of God, and now my turne,
christ hath taken his turn, and suffered his part in the will of God, and now my turn,
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as if the Apostle had said, is come, to doe that which belongs to me.
as if the Apostle had said, is come, to do that which belongs to me.
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The cup is very big, it will hold Christs blood, and the blood of many more, to fill it up:
The cup is very big, it will hold Christ blood, and the blood of many more, to fill it up:
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Christ hath poured in his share, and now I am to come next and powre in mine,
christ hath poured in his share, and now I am to come next and pour in mine,
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and who is to come next after me, Christ knowes. The word so read, the order of divine triall is hinted unto us.
and who is to come next After me, christ knows. The word so read, the order of divine trial is hinted unto us.
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Gods people are not all in prison at once, some are in at one time, some at another;
God's people Are not all in prison At once, Some Are in At one time, Some At Another;
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some are in for so many daies, and then let out againe, and then comes in others.
Some Are in for so many days, and then let out again, and then comes in Others.
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The devill shall cast some of you into prison, and ye shall be there for ten daies. The Devil shall cast Some of you into prison, and you shall be there for ten days.
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The cup of affliction goes round the Table, every one drinkes of the water of affliction in his course.
The cup of affliction Goes round the Table, every one drinks of the water of affliction in his course.
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Christ is not every day about sad worke, but takes set daies.
christ is not every day about sad work, but Takes Set days.
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Is there not an appointed time unto man, saith Job? Tsaba, Militia, a warfare to every man? a bloody season for every man? so it is read by some.Is there not an appointed time unto man, Says Job? Tsaba, Militia, a warfare to every man? a bloody season for every man? so it is read by Some.
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Misery hereafter, comes like a deluge, drownes a world together at once, in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye;
Misery hereafter, comes like a deluge, drowns a world together At once, in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye;
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but evils here, goe forth in forme of a visit, visits are at set times,
but evils Here, go forth in Form of a visit, visits Are At Set times,
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and to set persons, now to some, now to others, we doe not use to visite all our acquaintance at one time.
and to Set Persons, now to Some, now to Others, we do not use to visit all our acquaintance At one time.
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Neverthelesse in the day when I visite I will visit [ their sinne ] upon them, Exod. 32.34. Here is time and person singled out, every day is not a blacke bloody day to every one:Nevertheless in the day when I visit I will visit [ their sin ] upon them, Exod 32.34. Here is time and person singled out, every day is not a black bloody day to every one:
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we doe not all roare together here as they doe below, but severall daies are divided among severall persons,
we do not all roar together Here as they do below, but several days Are divided among several Persons,
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and severall yeares among severall Kingdomes: now tis a day of evill to one man, to morrow to another;
and several Years among several Kingdoms: now this a day of evil to one man, to morrow to Another;
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so many yeares bloody to one Kingdome, so many to another. Bitters are as sweets, dished out by course. Mercy is in this:
so many Years bloody to one Kingdom, so many to Another. Bitters Are as sweets, dished out by course. Mercy is in this:
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Christ will have some to pity, when others need it; some out of bonds, to remember them that are in;
christ will have Some to pity, when Others need it; Some out of bonds, to Remember them that Are in;
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if all the Saints had beene in prison when Peter was, who should have set daies apart to wrestle for him? If all were an eye,
if all the Saints had been in prison when Peter was, who should have Set days apart to wrestle for him? If all were an eye,
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then where would be hearing? so may I say in this case, if all Christians were wounded at once,then where would be hearing? so may I say in this case, if all Christians were wounded At once,
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and killed at once, where would be Linen to binde up their wounds? where would be shrouds and coffins? and who would make graves,
and killed At once, where would be Linen to bind up their wounds? where would be shrouds and coffins? and who would make graves,
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and carry them thither? The wicked will not; they know not to compassionate the righteous:
and carry them thither? The wicked will not; they know not to compassionate the righteous:
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they can wound the righteous, but they have no heart to binde them up: they have hearts to make them mourne, but none to wipe teares from their eyes; their very kindnesse is cruelty.
they can wound the righteous, but they have no heart to bind them up: they have hearts to make them mourn, but none to wipe tears from their eyes; their very kindness is cruelty.
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Tender goodnesse orders the great hardships of Saints;
Tender Goodness order the great hardships of Saints;
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when their cup is mingled by hard hearts, Christ hath one tender heart or other standing under the devils elbow, which he sees not, to drop in some sweet to make the bitter goe downe;
when their cup is mingled by hard hearts, christ hath one tender heart or other standing under the Devils elbow, which he sees not, to drop in Some sweet to make the bitter go down;
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one Ebedmelech stands under the tyrants elbow, to moderate the miserie of Jeremy. The over-ruling hand of God is in this, of which there can be no reason given but his tender goodnesse;
one Ebedmelech Stands under the Tyrants elbow, to moderate the misery of Jeremiah. The overruling hand of God is in this, of which there can be no reason given but his tender Goodness;
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for every righteous man is abominable to the wicked, and when they fall upon one, they would fall upon all,
for every righteous man is abominable to the wicked, and when they fallen upon one, they would fallen upon all,
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and there is enough of them to dispatch all, but that the Lord of his mercy hinders.
and there is enough of them to dispatch all, but that the Lord of his mercy hinders.
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Justice is in this point, that hard hearts may be without excuse. Every degree of unkindnesse notes not a man without bowels;
justice is in this point, that hard hearts may be without excuse. Every degree of unkindness notes not a man without bowels;
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neither doth Christ write downe men as mercilesse after this rate.
neither does christ write down men as merciless After this rate.
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A neighbour in good condition asketh such a kindnesse of such a man, which might be done and no prejudice to himselfe, and yet tis denied.
A neighbour in good condition asks such a kindness of such a man, which might be done and not prejudice to himself, and yet this denied.
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I cannot write downe this man as mercilesse yet, saith Christ.
I cannot write down this man as merciless yet, Says christ.
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Another day a poore man comes to desire such a favour of this man, as tends much to his maine support, and tis denied:
another day a poor man comes to desire such a favour of this man, as tends much to his main support, and this denied:
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yet I cannot write this man mercilesse, saith Christ.
yet I cannot write this man merciless, Says christ.
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But lay a Lazarus at his doore, a creature that hath his skinne full of holes,
But lay a Lazarus At his door, a creature that hath his skin full of holes,
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and an hundred hundred monthes crying all at once for mercy, in one man;
and an hundred hundred months crying all At once for mercy, in one man;
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lay a Souldier at his doore, which hath so many wounds in his head, so many in his backe, all gaping, crying and mourning, with teares of blood, for compassion;
lay a Soldier At his door, which hath so many wounds in his head, so many in his back, all gaping, crying and mourning, with tears of blood, for compassion;
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bring a prisoner to his doore, let him cry and gingle his chaines:
bring a prisoner to his door, let him cry and jingle his chains:
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Sir, I lie upon stones, and I must live upon stones too, if you give me no bread;
Sir, I lie upon stones, and I must live upon stones too, if you give me no bred;
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my food is sighing, my drinke my teares, my bed iron chaines, shew mercy Sir, shew mercy, or I perish;
my food is sighing, my drink my tears, my Bed iron chains, show mercy Sir, show mercy, or I perish;
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let this man be in a Kingdome where there are many of these Golgothaes, and Aceldamaes, a field of blood, of skuls and broken bones, among many groning,
let this man be in a Kingdom where there Are many of these Golgotha's, and Aceldama's, a field of blood, of skulls and broken bones, among many groaning,
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and tumbling to and againe, with their bowels out, holding up their hands, Sir be mercifull, I beseech you be mercifull,
and tumbling to and again, with their bowels out, holding up their hands, Sir be merciful, I beseech you be merciful,
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and doe what you can to relieve me: No, I will not. Now says Christ, write downe the man for mercilesse.
and do what you can to relieve me: No, I will not. Now Says christ, write down the man for merciless.
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What shall I say of this generation? they are mourned to, and yet lament not, I have spoken to them, saies Christ, I have mourned to them, but words, teares, stirre not:
What shall I say of this generation? they Are mourned to, and yet lament not, I have spoken to them, Says christ, I have mourned to them, but words, tears, stir not:
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when the most speaking things to move compassion move not, then are a people written downe for mercilesse.
when the most speaking things to move compassion move not, then Are a people written down for merciless.
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They have not remembred the afflictions of Joseph, or condoled, gnal Sheber, over the breaking, or the tearing to pieces of Joseph, so tis very lively alluding to the state of Joseph, whom his father thought to have beene torne with wild beasts. When the extremity of misery moves not the least compassion, the tearings and rendings of Kingdomes, Townes, Estates, Persons,
They have not remembered the afflictions of Joseph, or condoled, Gnarl Sheber, over the breaking, or the tearing to Pieces of Joseph, so this very lively alluding to the state of Joseph, whom his father Thought to have been torn with wild beasts. When the extremity of misery moves not the least compassion, the tearings and rendings of Kingdoms, Towns, Estates, Persons,
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then God writes downe men mercilesse: Ye remembred not the tearings of Joseph.
then God writes down men merciless: You remembered not the tearings of Joseph.
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When persons see the anguish of the soule of Joseph, as one with death-pangs upon him,
When Persons see the anguish of the soul of Joseph, as one with deathpangs upon him,
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and yet compassionate not, this is written down, We saw the anguish of his soule, when he besought us, and we would not heare;
and yet compassionate not, this is written down, We saw the anguish of his soul, when he besought us, and we would not hear;
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we saw his heart-blood, as it were, ready to come out, and yet we had no heart to pity,
we saw his Heart blood, as it were, ready to come out, and yet we had no heart to pity,
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surely we are judged as mercilesse wretches, Genes. 42.31. The order of trialls, hintes the order of judgements: sinners looke to your selves.
surely we Are judged as merciless wretches, Genesis. 42.31. The order of trials, hintes the order of Judgments: Sinners look to your selves.
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If Saints have their sad boutes, their bloudy dayes, surely you will have your turne too.
If Saints have their sad boutes, their bloody days, surely you will have your turn too.
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Men that love their sinnes, love not to heare that ever they shall be whipt for them.
Men that love their Sins, love not to hear that ever they shall be whipped for them.
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Evill is acted with confidence, that it shall never be judged, hee that sits in Heaven doth not regard since the beginning all things are as they were;
Evil is acted with confidence, that it shall never be judged, he that sits in Heaven does not regard since the beginning all things Are as they were;
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I have bin a sinner this twenty yeares, and yet all is well:
I have been a sinner this twenty Years, and yet all is well:
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This is grosse folly, Christ laughes at it, but we should mourne, that men have no more grace, hee sees that your day is comming,
This is gross folly, christ laughs At it, but we should mourn, that men have no more grace, he sees that your day is coming,
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yea, hee sees that you cannot avoid it, whilest in this state, and therefore makes no more haste to take hold of you.
yea, he sees that you cannot avoid it, whilst in this state, and Therefore makes no more haste to take hold of you.
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A creature that is fast in any Engine we lay, we make not hast to come and breake the neck on't,
A creature that is fast in any Engine we lay, we make not haste to come and break the neck oned,
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and kill it outright, because we know 'tis fast, and therefore wee come slowly.
and kill it outright, Because we know it's fast, and Therefore we come slowly.
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Security is Satans deadly Engine, you are fast in the bonds of iniquity, justice is sure of you,
Security is Satan deadly Engine, you Are fast in the bonds of iniquity, Justice is sure of you,
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therefore it doth not make haste to come and break your neck, and to dispatch you utterly.
Therefore it does not make haste to come and break your neck, and to dispatch you utterly.
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When your day comes it will be a bloudy day indeed, a day as long as a yeere, as long as eternity;
When your day comes it will be a bloody day indeed, a day as long as a year, as long as eternity;
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When your prisoning and chaining time comes, your chaines will be everlasting, your bout will be long, mercy makes Justice therefore the longer a comming,
When your prisoning and chaining time comes, your chains will be everlasting, your bout will be long, mercy makes justice Therefore the longer a coming,
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but if you presumptuously abuse this mercy, even this mercy shall be shortned;
but if you presumptuously abuse this mercy, even this mercy shall be shortened;
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common mercy is shortened to desperate soules, as it is lengthned to common penitents, when they do but commonly humble themselves, that is,
Common mercy is shortened to desperate Souls, as it is lengthened to Common penitents, when they do but commonly humble themselves, that is,
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as poore brutes, as in the case of Nineve:
as poor brutus's, as in the case of Nineveh:
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And therefore you have a day of the Lord mentioned by the Prophet Zephany, as hastened; the great day of the Lord,
And Therefore you have a day of the Lord mentioned by the Prophet Zephany, as hastened; the great day of the Lord,
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and hastening greatly, to such a Generation of sinners, as now I am speaking to, Zephany. 1.14.and hastening greatly, to such a Generation of Sinners, as now I am speaking to, Zephany. 1.14.
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The great day of the Lord is neere, it is neere, it hasteth greatly, the mighty man shall cry there bitterly, tis a day of wastnesse, mens bloud shall be poured out as dust, The great day of the Lord is near, it is near, it hastes greatly, the mighty man shall cry there bitterly, this a day of wastness, men's blood shall be poured out as dust,
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and their flesh as dung the whole Land shall be devoured by the fire of his jealousie,
and their Flesh as dung the Whole Land shall be devoured by the fire of his jealousy,
cc po32 n1 p-acp n1 dt j-jn n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1,
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and hee shall make a speedy riddance of all them that dwell in the Land. Your day when it comes will be like this day, a day of dispatch that will make riddance of you wholly, body and soule,and he shall make a speedy riddance of all them that dwell in the Land. Your day when it comes will be like this day, a day of dispatch that will make riddance of you wholly, body and soul,
cc pns31 vmb vvi dt j n1 pp-f d pno32 cst vvb p-acp dt n1 po22 n1 c-crq pn31 vvz vmb vbi av-j d n1, dt n1 pp-f n1 cst vmb vvi n1 pp-f pn22 av-jn, n1 cc n1,
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and if you slight this that I tell you now, and goe on in your sinne, know that this great day of the Lord hasteth greatly: sinners, tis neer, tis neer. But sinners, merry sinners;
and if you slight this that I tell you now, and go on in your sin, know that this great day of the Lord hastes greatly: Sinners, this near, this near. But Sinners, merry Sinners;
cc cs pn22 vvi d cst pns11 vvb pn22 av, cc vvi a-acp p-acp po22 n1, vvb cst d j n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz av-j: n2, pn31|vbz av-j, pn31|vbz av-j. p-acp n2, j n2;
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can you tell how neere tis? How neere your sad day is? No, you can looke up into the Heavens,
can you tell how near this? How near your sad day is? No, you can look up into the Heavens,
vmb pn22 vvi c-crq av-j pn31|vbz? c-crq av-j po22 j n1 vbz? uh-dx, pn22 vmb vvi a-acp p-acp dt n2,
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and when the Skie lookes so and so, you can tell what the next day will be; and tis so, saith Christ.
and when the Sky looks so and so, you can tell what the next day will be; and this so, Says christ.
cc c-crq dt n1 vvz av cc av, pn22 vmb vvi r-crq dt ord n1 vmb vbi; cc pn31|vbz av, vvz np1.
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There will be stormes to morrow; and they are so; 'twill be a wet afternoone, and tis so.
There will be storms to morrow; and they Are so; it'll be a wet afternoon, and this so.
pc-acp vmb vbi n2 p-acp n1; cc pns32 vbr av; pn31|vmb vbi dt j n1, cc pn31|vbz av.
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And observe how our Saviour makes use of all this, to a proud secure Generation, Yea, and why even [ of your selves ] judge you not what is right? Luke 12.57. you can judge thus and thus, and judge right, respecting the Heavens, why can you not judge thus of your selves? Intimating 'twere possible if men did but observe themselves, their hearts;
And observe how our Saviour makes use of all this, to a proud secure Generation, Yea, and why even [ of your selves ] judge you not what is right? Luke 12.57. you can judge thus and thus, and judge right, respecting the Heavens, why can you not judge thus of your selves? Intimating 'twere possible if men did but observe themselves, their hearts;
cc vvb c-crq po12 n1 vvz n1 pp-f d d, p-acp dt j j n1, uh, cc q-crq av [ pp-f po22 n2 ] vvi pn22 xx r-crq vbz j-jn? np1 crd. pn22 vmb vvi av cc av, cc vvi j-jn, vvg dt n2, q-crq vmb pn22 xx vvi av pp-f po22 n2? vvg pn31|vbdr j cs n2 vdd p-acp vvi px32, po32 n2;
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and their lives, as they do other things; men if they would do this, they might be able to give a neere guesse,
and their lives, as they do other things; men if they would do this, they might be able to give a near guess,
cc po32 n2, c-acp pns32 vdb j-jn n2; n2 cs pns32 vmd vdi d, pns32 vmd vbi j pc-acp vvi dt j n1,
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when a storme or a black gloomy day is neere them.
when a storm or a black gloomy day is near them.
c-crq dt n1 cc dt j-jn j n1 vbz j pno32.
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Looke sinners round about you, do you see nothing in your lives that lookes like bloud and death? Do you feele nothing in your consciences that speaks a storme a breeding? The worme that never dies begins to live, crawle, and stirre, here:
Look Sinners round about you, do you see nothing in your lives that looks like blood and death? Do you feel nothing in your Consciences that speaks a storm a breeding? The worm that never die begins to live, crawl, and stir, Here:
n1 n2 av-j p-acp pn22, vdb pn22 vvi pix p-acp po22 n2 cst vvz av-j n1 cc n1? vdb pn22 vvi pix p-acp po22 n2 cst vvz dt n1 dt n-vvg? dt n1 cst av-x n2 vvz pc-acp vvi, vvb, cc vvi, av:
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dost thou feele it knaw terribly now and then? what and continue in thy sinne? why, hell certainly is not far off.
dost thou feel it knaw terribly now and then? what and continue in thy sin? why, hell Certainly is not Far off.
vd2 pns21 vvi pn31 vvi av-j av cc av? q-crq cc vvi p-acp po21 n1? uh-crq, n1 av-j vbz xx av-j a-acp.
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One may smell some fire, sulphurous matter burning, one may smell it, and if in the next roome, one smells it so hot, that one can hardly indure the roome. The fire below is brimstone:
One may smell Some fire, sulphurous matter burning, one may smell it, and if in the next room, one smells it so hight, that one can hardly endure the room. The fire below is brimstone:
pi vmb vvi d n1, j n1 vvg, pi vmb vvi pn31, cc cs p-acp dt ord n1, pi vvz pn31 av j, cst pi vmb av vvi dt n1. dt n1 a-acp vbz n1:
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dost thou not smell it in thy conscience? How hot is the smell? so hot as thou canst not indure that roome? why,
dost thou not smell it in thy conscience? How hight is the smell? so hight as thou Canst not endure that room? why,
vd2 pns21 xx vvi pn31 p-acp po21 n1? q-crq j vbz dt n1? av j c-acp pns21 vm2 xx vvi d n1? uh-crq,
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then the fire is fast by: thou art in the next roome to Hell. Consolation issues from this point to all godly people under the Lords hand:
then the fire is fast by: thou art in the next room to Hell. Consolation issues from this point to all godly people under the lords hand:
cs dt n1 vbz av-j p-acp: pns21 vb2r p-acp dt ord n1 p-acp n1. n1 vvz p-acp d n1 p-acp d j n1 p-acp dt n2 n1:
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your turne is come now to pledge Christ;
your turn is come now to pledge christ;
po22 n1 vbz vvn av pc-acp vvi np1;
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hee dranke to you in a bitter Cup a great while agoe, and a great many farre better then you have pledged him,
he drank to you in a bitter Cup a great while ago, and a great many Far better then you have pledged him,
pns31 vvd p-acp pn22 p-acp dt j n1 dt j n1 av, cc dt j d av-j jc cs pn22 vhb vvn pno31,
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and you are honoured to do the like.
and you Are honoured to do the like.
cc pn22 vbr vvn pc-acp vdi dt av-j.
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'Tis a great honour to drinke of the same Cup that Christ did, to fill up that which is behind of his draught, let what will be in it, things never so bitter, tis wholesome, tis healthfull;
It's a great honour to drink of the same Cup that christ did, to fill up that which is behind of his draught, let what will be in it, things never so bitter, this wholesome, this healthful;
pn31|vbz dt j n1 pc-acp vvi pp-f dt d n1 cst np1 vdd, pc-acp vvi a-acp d r-crq vbz a-acp pp-f po31 n1, vvb q-crq vmb vbi p-acp pn31, n2 av-x av j, pn31|vbz j, pn31|vbz j;
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life is in our deadly Cup, the bravest life springs out of our cruellest death. If this be not enough, think on this:
life is in our deadly Cup, the Bravest life springs out of our Cruellest death. If this be not enough, think on this:
n1 vbz p-acp po12 j n1, dt js n1 vvz av pp-f po12 js n1. cs d vbb xx av-d, vvb p-acp d:
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tis but thy turne, 'twill be over quickly; the Cup will be taken out of thy hand and given to another.
this but thy turn, it'll be over quickly; the Cup will be taken out of thy hand and given to Another.
pn31|vbz p-acp po21 n1, pn31|vmb vbi a-acp av-j; dt n1 vmb vbi vvn av pp-f po21 n1 cc vvn p-acp j-jn.
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Thou art sad but for a season: Thou art sad but for a season:
pns21 vb2r j cc-acp p-acp dt n1:
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And now for a season, if neede be, you are in heavinesse, saith Peter: there was necessity thou shouldest be in heavinesse for a little time,And now for a season, if need be, you Are in heaviness, Says Peter: there was necessity thou Shouldst be in heaviness for a little time,
cc av p-acp dt n1, cs n1 vbi, pn22 vbr p-acp n1, vvz np1: a-acp vbds n1 pns21 vmd2 vbi p-acp n1 p-acp dt j n1,
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and how long this time and season is, the Scripture tells us; 'tis but a momens, and then it resolves it selfe into everlasting consolation.
and how long this time and season is, the Scripture tells us; it's but a momens, and then it resolves it self into everlasting consolation.
cc c-crq av-j d n1 cc n1 vbz, dt n1 vvz pno12; pn31|vbz p-acp dt ng2, cc av pn31 vvz pn31 n1 p-acp j n1.
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Sometimes he appeares in the front in person himselfe, like Goliah, and makes the incounter by duell, hand to hand with the Creature, the creature smites and God smites, Name, State, Flesh, and Spirit:
Sometime he appears in the front in person himself, like Goliath, and makes the encounter by duel, hand to hand with the Creature, the creature smites and God smites, Name, State, Flesh, and Spirit:
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because an earthen breast-work is before him.
Because an earthen breastwork is before him.
c-acp dt j n1 vbz p-acp pno31.
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Sometimes God stands behind Shimei, and lets fly at a man, and wounds deeply, and then tis not so easie to see him,
Sometime God Stands behind Shimei, and lets fly At a man, and wounds deeply, and then this not so easy to see him,
av np1 vvz p-acp np1, cc vvb|pno12 vvi p-acp dt n1, cc n2 av-jn, cc av pn31|vbz xx av j pc-acp vvi pno31,
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but not least of importance, for God hath some great designe upon the man, when hee strikes every stroke himselfe.
but not least of importance, for God hath Some great Design upon the man, when he strikes every stroke himself.
cc-acp xx ds pp-f n1, c-acp np1 vhz d j n1 p-acp dt n1, c-crq pns31 vvz d n1 px31.
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God strikes sometimes and uses no hand but his owne, it is least considered when so,
God strikes sometime and uses no hand but his own, it is least considered when so,
np1 vvz av cc vvz dx n1 p-acp po31 d, pn31 vbz av-ds vvn c-crq av,
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COLOS. 1.24. The Afflictions of Christ, &c. AFflictions are from God immediately, or from man:COLOS. 1.24. The Afflictions of christ, etc. AFflictions Are from God immediately, or from man:
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God would faine be seene and knowne of the soule, when he does thus; if it cannot be, he lets the creature lick himselfe whole if he can.
God would feign be seen and known of the soul, when he does thus; if it cannot be, he lets the creature lick himself Whole if he can.
np1 vmd av-j vbi vvn cc vvn pp-f dt n1, c-crq pns31 vdz av; cs pn31 vmbx vbi, pns31 vvz dt n1 vvi px31 j-jn cs pns31 vmb.
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Afflictions from man immediately are here meant, and not such as are from God immediately.
Afflictions from man immediately Are Here meant, and not such as Are from God immediately.
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Creatures of the same kind, are used to spit in one anothers face, to scratch and teare one another: a Cat, a Cat; a Dog, a Dog;
Creatures of the same kind, Are used to spit in one another's face, to scratch and tear one Another: a Cat, a Cat; a Dog, a Dog;
n2 pp-f dt d n1, vbr vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp pi ng1-jn n1, pc-acp vvi cc vvi pi j-jn: dt n1, dt n1; dt n1, dt n1;
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a Man, a Man. Creatures of the same kind (to say no more) are used to tread upon one anothers toes, to afflict one another.
a Man, a Man. Creatures of the same kind (to say no more) Are used to tread upon one another's toes, to afflict one Another.
dt n1, dt n1 n2 pp-f dt d n1 (pc-acp vvi dx av-dc) vbr vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp pi ng1-jn n2, pc-acp vvi pi j-jn.
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All earth beares thornes, chuse out what earth you will, sift it how you will, appoint it to what you will, to be a pillow for repose, a breast, a bosome, a bed of flowers to solace in,
All earth bears thorns, choose out what earth you will, sift it how you will, appoint it to what you will, to be a pillow for repose, a breast, a bosom, a Bed of flowers to solace in,
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yet there will grow up thornes and pricke.
yet there will grow up thorns and prick.
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Creatures one by creation, one by redemption, yea one by mutuall election, differ, fall out, afflict one another:
Creatures one by creation, one by redemption, yea one by mutual election, differ, fallen out, afflict one Another:
n2 crd p-acp n1, pi p-acp n1, uh crd p-acp j n1, vvb, vvb av, vvb pi j-jn:
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man afflictes man, that was Pauls case here: saint afflicts saint; husband afflictes wife, wife curses husband;
man afflictes man, that was Paul's case Here: saint afflicts saint; husband afflictes wife, wife curses husband;
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things made and chosen of purpose to delight, sad: thornes will grow in ones bosome here.
things made and chosen of purpose to delight, sad: thorns will grow in ones bosom Here.
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You cannot take a rose to smell to here, out of any Garden but hath prickles,
You cannot take a rose to smell to Here, out of any Garden but hath prickles,
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unlesse the Rose of Sharon. All is vanity, yea vexation:
unless the Rose of Sharon. All is vanity, yea vexation:
cs dt n1 pp-f np1. d vbz n1, uh n1:
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all below us, all equall with us, onely that all excepted, which is above us, which onely is indeed all;
all below us, all equal with us, only that all excepted, which is above us, which only is indeed all;
d p-acp pno12, d j-jn p-acp pno12, av-j cst d vvn, r-crq vbz p-acp pno12, r-crq av-j vbz av av-d;
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and in him is light and no darkenesse, sweet and no bitternesse, in that earth growes no thornes.
and in him is Light and no darkness, sweet and no bitterness, in that earth grows no thorns.
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Man afflictes man, yea man oppresseth man, that is affliction in strength, malum multiplex, a manifold evill, which is the signification of the word NONLATINALPHABET which is here used;
Man afflictes man, yea man Oppresses man, that is affliction in strength, malum multiplex, a manifold evil, which is the signification of the word which is Here used;
n1 vvz n1, uh n1 vvz n1, cst vbz n1 p-acp n1, fw-la fw-la, dt j n-jn, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 r-crq vbz av vvn;
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tis translated by some compression, a den of theeves, a nest of hornets, many afflictions in one, or under one NONLATINALPHABET, Heb. 11.25.
this translated by Some compression, a den of thieves, a nest of hornets, many afflictions in one, or under one, Hebrew 11.25.
pn31|vbz vvn p-acp d n1, dt n1 pp-f n2, dt n1 pp-f n2, d n2 p-acp crd, cc p-acp crd, np1 crd.
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simul malis vexari, to be vexed with many evills together, 'tis spoken of Moses, who cast himselfe upon oppression with Gods people in Egypt; which expression sets out fully what oppression is, 'tis some vitall wounded, some maine part trod upon,simul malis vexari, to be vexed with many evils together, it's spoken of Moses, who cast himself upon oppression with God's people in Egypt; which expression sets out Fully what oppression is, it's Some vital wounded, Some main part trod upon,
fw-la fw-la fw-la, pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d n2-jn av, pn31|vbz vvn pp-f np1, r-crq vvd px31 p-acp n1 p-acp npg1 n1 p-acp np1; r-crq n1 vvz av av-j r-crq n1 vbz, pn31|vbz d j j-vvn, d j n1 vvd p-acp,
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as name, state, body, soule, something brutishly bruised and torne, that maims or marres livelyhood, internall or extenall;
as name, state, body, soul, something brutishly Bruised and torn, that maims or mars livelihood, internal or extenall;
c-acp n1, n1, n1, n1, pi av-j vvn cc vvn, cst n2 cc vvz n1, j cc j;
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some such thing troden to death, as hath many little ones in the belly of it:
Some such thing trodden to death, as hath many little ones in the belly of it:
d d n1 vvn p-acp n1, c-acp vhz d j pi2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31:
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tis a Kid killed and seethed in such liquor, as should nourish many, in Mother-milke: tis a Mother-mercy destroyed,
this a Kid killed and seethed in such liquour, as should nourish many, in Mother-milke: this a Mother mercy destroyed,
pn31|vbz dt n1 vvn cc vvn p-acp d n1, c-acp vmd vvi d, p-acp n1: pn31|vbz dt n1 vvd,
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whilst in travaile for the good of the whole.
while in travail for the good of the Whole.
cs p-acp n1 p-acp dt j pp-f dt j-jn.
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Good name is a Mother-mercy, many are nourished by it, so is estate, so is the body, so is the soule;
Good name is a Mother mercy, many Are nourished by it, so is estate, so is the body, so is the soul;
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all these travell perpetually in this world, for the tranquillity of the whole, and of the maine, to beare up great things, Heaven and Earth, the glory of God,
all these travel perpetually in this world, for the tranquillity of the Whole, and of the main, to bear up great things, Heaven and Earth, the glory of God,
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and the welfare of every relation, wherein such a creature stands:
and the welfare of every Relation, wherein such a creature Stands:
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any of these therefore torne and ript up, whilest thus in travaile for the good of the whole, is cruelty and oppression.
any of these Therefore torn and ripped up, whilst thus in travail for the good of the Whole, is cruelty and oppression.
d pp-f d av vvn cc vvd a-acp, cs av p-acp n1 p-acp dt j pp-f dt j-jn, vbz n1 cc n1.
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Oppression speakes injury, but no small injury;
Oppression speaks injury, but no small injury;
n1 vvz n1, cc-acp dx j n1;
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not the dashing ones cloathes accidentally, or intentionally as one goes by, but it alwayes notes something that dashes the person in one main thing or other;
not the dashing ones clothes accidentally, or intentionally as one Goes by, but it always notes something that Dashes the person in one main thing or other;
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'tis a Dog that flies at the throate, at something. that is vitall, and teares that;
it's a Dog that flies At the throat, At something. that is vital, and tears that;
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at something that tends to throw downe the person and welfare of such a creature.
At something that tends to throw down the person and welfare of such a creature.
p-acp pi cst vvz pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d dt n1.
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'Tis a diabolicall quality insinuated by a cursed spirit, whereby one creatures being is too blessed in the eye of another.
It's a diabolical quality insinuated by a cursed Spirit, whereby one creatures being is too blessed in the eye of Another.
pn31|vbz dt j n1 vvd p-acp dt j-vvn n1, c-crq crd n2 vbg vbz av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n-jn.
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Men one in birth from the Earth, yet wisdome hath ranked them variously upon it, some higher, some lower, some have much, some lesse, all have wisdomes portion,
Men one in birth from the Earth, yet Wisdom hath ranked them variously upon it, Some higher, Some lower, Some have much, Some less, all have wisdoms portion,
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and therefore it should be accounted enough, and content, but it doth not: one mans mansion is not fine enough, anothers not big enough;
and Therefore it should be accounted enough, and content, but it does not: one men mansion is not fine enough, another's not big enough;
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one person better beloved, better indowed, better succeeded;
one person better Beloved, better endowed, better succeeded;
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if hee were dead, dead in esteeme, or dead in being, all these deepe waters would turne, and run into my cisterne;
if he were dead, dead in esteem, or dead in being, all these deep waters would turn, and run into my cistern;
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if Abel were dead, if Iacob were dead, if Mordecai were dead, then I should be all,
if Abel were dead, if Iacob were dead, if Mordecai were dead, then I should be all,
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and have all, I should be the onely favorite in the world, and so quietly abide.
and have all, I should be the only favourite in the world, and so quietly abide.
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[ Yee kill ] and desire to have, and cannot obtain, James. 4.2.[ Ye kill ] and desire to have, and cannot obtain, James. 4.2.
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oppression is a bloudy spirit, striking still at something that is vitall, at the person, livelyhood or life it selfe,
oppression is a bloody Spirit, striking still At something that is vital, At the person, livelihood or life it self,
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if one will not fall without the other. 'Tis an evill springing from the root of all evill, to wit, covetousnesse:
if one will not fallen without the other. It's an evil springing from the root of all evil, to wit, covetousness:
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yee kill and [ desire to have. ye kill and [ desire to have.
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] 'Tis a man of the Earth, saith the Psalmist, and hee would be alone upon it, though there were no Rivers and houses in it for delight,] It's a man of the Earth, Says the Psalmist, and he would be alone upon it, though there were no rivers and houses in it for delight,
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but such as hee hath made with the bloud and bones of all such as live neere him.
but such as he hath made with the blood and bones of all such as live near him.
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That the man of the [ earth ] may no more oppresse, Psalme 10.18.That the man of the [ earth ] may no more oppress, Psalm 10.18.
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the word oppresse, signifies to terrifie, and so you have it noted in the margent, intimating what an oppressor is, tis a brute that terrifies all that come neere him, to eate or drinke by him, that he may have all alone,
the word oppress, signifies to terrify, and so you have it noted in the margin, intimating what an oppressor is, this a brutus that terrifies all that come near him, to eat or drink by him, that he may have all alone,
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and what hee cannot eate or drink he puddles and spoiles.
and what he cannot eat or drink he puddles and spoils.
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Oppression is made, vi, aut dolis, by force or by fraud, man can use both as hee is advantaged, and as his game lies.
Oppression is made, vi, Or dolis, by force or by fraud, man can use both as he is advantaged, and as his game lies.
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Parts internall are all subdued, by that lust which rules, and taught to tumble and set this or that poore innocent soule, for their master:
Parts internal Are all subdued, by that lust which rules, and taught to tumble and Set this or that poor innocent soul, for their master:
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Innocency sleepes the most securely of any thing, dreams of no affrighting things, of no injurious usage,
Innocency sleeps the most securely of any thing, dreams of no affrighting things, of no injurious usage,
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but from Dogs and Beares and Wolfes, from beasts, not from any man: innocency thinkes every man, a man;
but from Dogs and Bears and Wolves, from beasts, not from any man: innocency thinks every man, a man;
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not a Fox, nor a Serpent, nor a Crocodile;
not a Fox, nor a Serpent, nor a Crocodile;
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where as an oppressor conjureth his wits, his parts, his practises, and so himselfe, into all these, to catch his prey.
where as an oppressor conjureth his wits, his parts, his practises, and so himself, into all these, to catch his prey.
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Therefore is an oppressor imblazed by the Scripture in a Lyon couchant, as one lurking for his prey,
Therefore is an oppressor imblazed by the Scripture in a lion couchant, as one lurking for his prey,
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as one whose words are Oyle, yet sharpe speares, as one who shootes his Arrowes in darkenesse,
as one whose words Are Oil, yet sharp spears, as one who shoots his Arrows in darkness,
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and hits privily the upright in heart. Over-reaching is oppression:
and hits privily the upright in heart. Overreaching is oppression:
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tis strong parts setting their feete upon weake, and wringing bloud out of a brothers Nose:
this strong parts setting their feet upon weak, and wringing blood out of a Brother's Nose:
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'tis grinding the face of the poore;
it's grinding the face of the poor;
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words and dealings which are the face of a man to the World, all by craft and wile ground to such dust as to choak and cheat the man, that utters them.
words and dealings which Are the face of a man to the World, all by craft and wile ground to such dust as to choke and cheat the man, that utters them.
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What fraud cannot doe, force externall is pressed to second. Oppression commands all within and without, to squeese out her will where shee fastens;
What fraud cannot do, force external is pressed to second. Oppression commands all within and without, to squeeze out her will where she fastens;
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it turnes Iudges into evening Wolfes, Kings, Nebuchadnezzars into Beasts, and gives them Nayles like Eagles-clawes, that is, makes them turne all their externall advantages, to plume and prey upon whom they will:
it turns Judges into evening Wolves, Kings, Nebuchadnezar's into Beasts, and gives them Nails like Eagles-clawes, that is, makes them turn all their external advantages, to plume and prey upon whom they will:
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It doth as the Devill where he raignes;
It does as the devil where he reigns;
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there is not a power in Hell, but hee makes a fleshhooke on't, to teare and torture and fulfill his bloudy will:
there is not a power in Hell, but he makes a Fleshhook oned, to tear and torture and fulfil his bloody will:
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so not a faculty, not an office not any vires within or without, but by oppression are all made tormenta, killing instruments,
so not a faculty, not an office not any vires within or without, but by oppression Are all made tormenta, killing Instruments,
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and to know none, no not one like himself, a man, no not one like God,
and to know none, no not one like himself, a man, no not one like God,
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but chaine him and rack him.
but chain him and rack him.
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Thy Princes are roaring Lyons, thy Iudges are evening Wolfes, they know not the bones till the morrow, Zephany. 3.3. Here are all powers externall and internall combined and seconding one another.Thy Princes Are roaring Lyons, thy Judges Are evening Wolves, they know not the bones till the morrow, Zephany. 3.3. Here Are all Powers external and internal combined and seconding one Another.
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Matter of caution and matter of admiration may spring from this point.
Matter of caution and matter of admiration may spring from this point.
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Oppression hath beene opened, and now wee have seene the nature of it, wee should all take heede of so foule an evill, especially men of place:
Oppression hath been opened, and now we have seen the nature of it, we should all take heed of so foul an evil, especially men of place:
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'tis an Aspe, a Frogge, that useth to craule up into Princes and great mens bed-chambers, where it may lie softest and warmest, and be best accommodated.
it's an Asp, a Frog, that uses to craule up into Princes and great men's bedchambers, where it may lie Softest and warmest, and be best accommodated.
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Cruelty is nothing without strong instruments; it can doe nothing with strawes, but vex and burne it selfe.
Cruelty is nothing without strong Instruments; it can do nothing with straws, but vex and burn it self.
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The Devill is a great Courtier, hee gets among great men, and there hee can shew himselfe as hee is;
The devil is a great Courtier, he gets among great men, and there he can show himself as he is;
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play the Devill and make great earthquakes, rend and teare whom hee will, righteous and wicked;
play the devil and make great earthquakes, rend and tear whom he will, righteous and wicked;
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what hee will, body or soule; at what compasse hee will; Townes, Cities, Countries;
what he will, body or soul; At what compass he will; Towns, Cities, Countries;
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set whole Kingdomes a groaning, bleeding, dying Parts commend themselves to place, place swells the soule too big for any due compass, unlesse Christ bee gracious:
Set Whole Kingdoms a groaning, bleeding, dying Parts commend themselves to place, place Swells the soul too big for any due compass, unless christ be gracious:
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oppression is the first borne of pride in place, after it comes to the Crowne: 'tis that child that will inherit all the outrage of greatnesse.
oppression is the First born of pride in place, After it comes to the Crown: it's that child that will inherit all the outrage of greatness.
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They are great mountaines that do crush; They Are great Mountains that do crush;
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Who art thou O great Mountaine before Zorubbabell? great spirits, and parts, in great place.Who art thou Oh great Mountain before Zorubbabell? great spirits, and parts, in great place.
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The Devills children should be all strangled in the wombe, or else they prove very long lived:
The Devils children should be all strangled in the womb, or Else they prove very long lived:
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we should not have had so many bloudy oppressors at this day, if pride had seasonably been bewailed.
we should not have had so many bloody Oppressors's At this day, if pride had seasonably been bewailed.
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As your naturalia, so your praeternaturalia get such nests, as to maturate themselves:
As your Naturalia, so your praeternaturalia get such nests, as to maturate themselves:
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oppression maturates it selfe in high places, there it can do all it will, strike full blowes, home blowes.
oppression maturates it self in high places, there it can do all it will, strike full blows, home blows.
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Oppression maturated, is the crying'st provocation in a Land, and brings downe the cryingest judgement, Civill war, a body tearing out its owne bowells; see Zachary 11.5.6.
Oppression maturated, is the crying'st provocation in a Land, and brings down the cryingest judgement, Civil war, a body tearing out its own bowels; see Zachary 11.5.6.
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Thus saith the Lord, feede the flocke of slaughter whose possessors sl•y them, and hold themselves not guilty and they that sell them say, Blessed be the Lord, Thus Says the Lord, feed the flock of slaughter whose Possessors' sl•y them, and hold themselves not guilty and they that fell them say, Blessed be the Lord,
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for I am rich, and their owne Shepheards pitty them not, therefore I will no m••• pitty the inhabitants of the Land, saith the Lord,
for I am rich, and their own Shepherds pity them not, Therefore I will no m••• pity the inhabitants of the Land, Says the Lord,
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but loe I will deliver the men every one into his Neighbours hand, and into the hand of his King,
but lo I will deliver the men every one into his Neighbours hand, and into the hand of his King,
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and they shall smite the Land, and out of their hand I will not deliver them; and they shall smite the Land, and out of their hand I will not deliver them;
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which words meane civill war, as the learned interpret, which is the greatest judgement of all externall judgement;
which words mean civil war, as the learned interpret, which is the greatest judgement of all external judgement;
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doubly torturing, for brother to sheath his sword, like those Levites, in the bowells of a Brother, Father washing hands in the bloud of children,
doubly torturing, for brother to sheath his sword, like those Levites, in the bowels of a Brother, Father washing hands in the blood of children,
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and children washing hands in the heart-blood of Fathers; wee may guesse our sinne by our punishment;
and children washing hands in the Heart blood of Father's; we may guess our sin by our punishment;
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oppression set us together by the eares, oppression corporall, oppression spirituall, our possessors to wit, Prince, Peeres, Prelates, did slay us as the Prophet speakes, body and soule,
oppression Set us together by the ears, oppression corporal, oppression spiritual, our Possessors' to wit, Prince, Peers, Prelates, did slay us as the Prophet speaks, body and soul,
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and held not themselves guilty. Their steps trod in, wrath will continue till it end us all, and God will not deliver.
and held not themselves guilty. Their steps trod in, wrath will continue till it end us all, and God will not deliver.
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Matter of admiration also issueth from this point. Let's admire two things, the badnesse of men, and the goodnesse of God.
Matter of admiration also issueth from this point. Let's admire two things, the badness of men, and the Goodness of God.
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When wee see any praeternatural's, any thing that nature did not properly intend, any monstrosity in a thing,
When we see any praeternatural's, any thing that nature did not properly intend, any monstrosity in a thing,
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if it bee but in a finger, in a hand, in a toe, much more if in any maine part, which maims the shape,
if it be but in a finger, in a hand, in a toe, much more if in any main part, which maims the shape,
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and almost varies the species, wee wonder much, as to see a Dove with a Bores tuskes:
and almost Varies the species, we wonder much, as to see a Dove with a Boars tusks:
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to see a Lambe with a Serpents taile: to see a man with a mouth and a throate as wide as a Sepulcher,
to see a Lamb with a Serpents tail: to see a man with a Mouth and a throat as wide as a Sepulcher,
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and a Tongue in it, a fire of Hell;
and a Tongue in it, a fire of Hell;
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and the spittle under the roofe of this Tongue, the poyson of Aspes, &c. Wee wonder at what nature did never intend;
and the spittle under the roof of this Tongue, the poison of Asps, etc. we wonder At what nature did never intend;
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should wee not much more wonder at those monsters which grace did never intend? such grace as workes toward man.
should we not much more wonder At those monsters which grace did never intend? such grace as works towards man.
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We meet a thousand thousand such monsters fore-mentioned in a spirituall sense, and never make one thought stand still a jot, divinely to consider it.
We meet a thousand thousand such monsters forementioned in a spiritual sense, and never make one Thought stand still a jot, divinely to Consider it.
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Spirituall monstrosity should affect us much, to behold so noble a creature as man, and his noblest part, to wit, his heart, turned into a beast, all his inside like a Wolfe or a Beare,
Spiritual monstrosity should affect us much, to behold so noble a creature as man, and his Noblest part, to wit, his heart, turned into a beast, all his inside like a Wolf or a Bear,
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and onely his outside, and scarce that, like a man.
and only his outside, and scarce that, like a man.
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The worse some are, the better others should be to make it up, that God may not be altogether a loser, in the greatest and costliest workes of his hands.
The Worse Some Are, the better Others should be to make it up, that God may not be altogether a loser, in the greatest and Costliest works of his hands.
dt av-jc d vbr, dt j n2-jn vmd vbi pc-acp vvi pn31 a-acp, cst np1 vmb xx vbi av dt n1, p-acp dt js cc js n2 pp-f po31 n2.
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A tender heart will admire, sigh and bleed over a hard. O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the Prophets, here is a patterne worth the following.
A tender heart will admire, sighs and bleed over a hard. Oh Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that Killest the prophets, Here is a pattern worth the following.
dt j n1 vmb vvi, vvb cc vvi p-acp dt j. uh np1, np1, pns21 cst vv2 dt n2, av vbz dt n1 n1 dt vvg.
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Christ beholds a company of bloudy tyrants, stony-hearted hypocrites, and he admires, sighs, mournes over them:
christ beholds a company of bloody Tyrants, stonyhearted Hypocrites, and he admires, sighs, mourns over them:
np1 vvz dt n1 pp-f j n2, j n2, cc pns31 vvz, n2, vvz p-acp pno32:
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'twere but the discharge of our duty, to mourne over this malicious bloudy Age wherein we live.
'twere but the discharge of our duty, to mourn over this malicious bloody Age wherein we live.
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O England England, thou that hast opprest to death many brave Prophets and worthies of other rankes sent unto thee.
O England England, thou that hast oppressed to death many brave prophets and worthies of other ranks sent unto thee.
sy np1 np1, pns21 cst vh2 vvn p-acp n1 d j n2 cc n2-j pp-f j-jn n2 vvn p-acp pno21.
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When others kill and crucify Christ, we should sit like Mary and weep over them. Wee should admire the badnesse of men, and the goodnesse of Christ.
When Others kill and crucify christ, we should fit like Marry and weep over them. we should admire the badness of men, and the Goodness of christ.
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Creatures in our own skin, and of our own forme, and yet Wolfes and Lyons; how great is the power and goodnesse of Christ, to preserve his people amongst such!
Creatures in our own skin, and of our own Form, and yet Wolves and Lyons; how great is the power and Goodness of christ, to preserve his people among such!
n2 p-acp po12 d n1, cc pp-f po12 d n1, cc av n2 cc n2; c-crq j vbz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp d!
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These wild beasts differ in their property from all:
These wild beasts differ in their property from all:
np1 j n2 vvb p-acp po32 n1 p-acp d:
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more boundlesse, more restlesse every way, the more should that power be admired that keepes us.
more boundless, more restless every Way, the more should that power be admired that keeps us.
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Other creatures of prey, keepe their place, to wit, the desert; where no noble creatures trade, is there range;
Other creatures of prey, keep their place, to wit, the desert; where no noble creatures trade, is there range;
av-jn n2 pp-f n1, vvb po32 n1, pc-acp vvi, dt n1; c-crq dx j n2 n1, vbz pc-acp vvi;
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they keepe their time, the night is their day.
they keep their time, the night is their day.
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Thou makest darknesse and it is night, wherein the beasts of the forrests doe creepe forth, the Sun ariseth, they gather themselves together, Thou Makest darkness and it is night, wherein the beasts of the forests do creep forth, the Sun arises, they gather themselves together,
pns21 vv2 n1 cc pn31 vbz n1, c-crq dt n2 pp-f dt n2 vdb vvi av, dt n1 vvz, pns32 vvb px32 av,
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and lay them downe in Dens, Psal. 14.22. They are wild creatures, and they keepe a wild place, and a wild time;and lay them down in Dens, Psalm 14.22. They Are wild creatures, and they keep a wild place, and a wild time;
cc vvd pno32 a-acp p-acp n2, np1 crd. pns32 vbr j n2, cc pns32 vvb dt j n1, cc dt j n1;
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when and where they may finde prey proper, without injury to more noble creatures. These wild Beasts before mentioned, goe forth at all times, when the Sun is downe,
when and where they may find prey proper, without injury to more noble creatures. These wild Beasts before mentioned, go forth At all times, when the Sun is down,
c-crq cc c-crq pns32 vmb vvi n1 j, p-acp n1 p-acp av-dc j n2. np1 j n2 a-acp vvn, vvb av p-acp d n2, c-crq dt n1 vbz a-acp,
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and when the Sun is up;
and when the Sun is up;
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into all places, into Cities, into Houses, up to mens bed-chambers, and pull persons out of their beds, and sucke their bloud.
into all places, into Cities, into Houses, up to men's bedchambers, and pull Persons out of their Beds, and suck their blood.
p-acp d n2, p-acp n2, p-acp n2, a-acp p-acp ng2 n2, cc vvi n2 av pp-f po32 n2, cc vvi po32 n1.
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O the providence of God, that keepes thee, London, from these Beasts of prey! that hath saved thee and thy little ones, from cruel oppressors so long!
O the providence of God, that keeps thee, London, from these Beasts of prey! that hath saved thee and thy little ones, from cruel Oppressors's so long!
sy dt n1 pp-f np1, cst vvz pno21, np1, p-acp d n2 pp-f n1! cst vhz vvn pno21 cc po21 j pi2, p-acp j n2 av av-j!
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This providence is lengthned, and the mercy is by so much the more strengthned upon you, the more to be laid to heart.
This providence is lengthened, and the mercy is by so much the more strengthened upon you, the more to be laid to heart.
d n1 vbz vvd, cc dt n1 vbz p-acp av av-d dt av-dc vvn p-acp pn22, dt dc pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1.
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How often have these beasts of prey in great droves, and with open mouthes been driving this way,
How often have these beasts of prey in great droves, and with open mouths been driving this Way,
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and the Majesty and the justice of the Lord hath appeared and preyed upon them that would have preyed upon us, fulfilling his word, He shall breake in pieces the oppressor, Psalm 72.4.
and the Majesty and the Justice of the Lord hath appeared and preyed upon them that would have preyed upon us, fulfilling his word, He shall break in Pieces the oppressor, Psalm 72.4.
cc dt n1 cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vhz vvn cc vvn p-acp pno32 cst vmd vhi vvn p-acp pno12, vvg po31 n1, pns31 vmb vvi p-acp n2 dt n1, n1 crd.
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As God remembers his word, so we should remember him, and write down his Noble acts upon our doore-posts, bed-posts, heart-posts, to all which these beasts would have come for their prey.
As God remembers his word, so we should Remember him, and write down his Noble acts upon our door-posts, bedposts, heart-posts, to all which these beasts would have come for their prey.
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These great acts of God prove mercies to men, as laid to heart;
These great acts of God prove Mercies to men, as laid to heart;
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evill will returne, and they which have beene so often driven back, will be irresistible at length,
evil will return, and they which have been so often driven back, will be irresistible At length,
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if he be forgotten which hath done all this for us.
if he be forgotten which hath done all this for us.
cs pns31 vbb vvn r-crq vhz vdn d d p-acp pno12.
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our Saviour interprets so much himselfe, in his allusive words, upon this Rocke will I build my Church:
our Saviour interprets so much himself, in his allusive words, upon this Rock will I built my Church:
po12 n1 vvz av av-d px31, p-acp po31 j n2, p-acp d n1 vmb pns11 vvi po11 n1:
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but we will goe into the Land of Egypt, where we shall see no warre,
but we will go into the Land of Egypt, where we shall see no war,
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Read Jeremy 42.13, 14, 15. But if ye say, We will not dwell in this Land, &c. No,
Read Jeremiah 42.13, 14, 15. But if you say, We will not dwell in this Land, etc. No,
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this your wisdome is your folly, Egypt shall not save you, the Sword shall follow you into Egypt, into your Egyptian huts, and coverings.
this your Wisdom is your folly, Egypt shall not save you, the Sword shall follow you into Egypt, into your Egyptian huts, and coverings.
d po22 n1 vbz po22 n1, np1 vmb xx vvi pn22, dt n1 vmb vvi pn22 p-acp np1, p-acp po22 jp n2, cc n2-vvg.
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You will live in Egypt, that you may see no warre, that you may save your skin, your pompe, your wealth:
You will live in Egypt, that you may see no war, that you may save your skin, your pomp, your wealth:
pn22 vmb vvi p-acp np1, cst pn22 vmb vvi dx n1, cst pn22 vmb vvi po22 n1, po22 n1, po22 n1:
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when will this be? you so dote upon your skin, that you have quite forgotten the state of Christs church upon earth, tis militant.
when will this be? you so dote upon your skin, that you have quite forgotten the state of Christ Church upon earth, this militant.
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This generation will have more then the advantage of truth, to encourage them to set forth, to wit, the advantage of time, quiet time. Deluded soules,
This generation will have more then the advantage of truth, to encourage them to Set forth, to wit, the advantage of time, quiet time. Deluded Souls,
d n1 vmb vhi av-dc cs dt n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi av, pc-acp vvi, dt n1 pp-f n1, j-jn n1. vvn n2,
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The Church of the Lord Jesus travels, groanes, dies, for want of them.
The Church of the Lord jesus travels, groans, die, for want of them.
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he had stood to it upon pure principles; Hee wants fellowes in this age of the world wonderfully;
he had stood to it upon pure principles; He Wants Fellows in this age of the world wonderfully;
pns31 vhd vvn p-acp pn31 p-acp j n2; pns31 vvz n2 p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1 av-j;
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Men now love their flesh, Paul in this had no rest, no neither in his spirit;
Men now love their Flesh, Paul in this had no rest, no neither in his Spirit;
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troubles on every side, fightings without and feares within. Troubles on every side, fightings without and fears within.
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When there are fightings without, there are feares within, When I came into Macedonia, my flesh had no rest;
When there Are fightings without, there Are fears within, When I Come into Macedonia, my Flesh had no rest;
c-crq a-acp vbr n2-vvg p-acp, pc-acp vbr n2 p-acp, c-crq pns11 vvd p-acp np1, po11 n1 vhd dx n1;
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or else he terrifies the soule with corporall dangers, and makes men flee, and all that flee in spirituall warfare, die every one, are cut off eternally by the pursuer.
or Else he terrifies the soul with corporal dangers, and makes men flee, and all that flee in spiritual warfare, die every one, Are Cut off eternally by the pursuer.
cc av pns31 vvz dt n1 p-acp j n2, cc vvz n2 vvi, cc d cst vvb p-acp j n1, vvb d crd, vbr vvn a-acp av-j p-acp dt n1.
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he can kill none that take up Armes against him, and stand to it; he either betrayes affection with trifles, and makes the soule yeeld, and so stab conscience, and sweare a damnable peace:
he can kill none that take up Arms against him, and stand to it; he either betrays affection with trifles, and makes the soul yield, and so stab conscience, and swear a damnable peace:
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or discharge one Piece with a Bullet, against that fort where your heart lies. Satan deales by stratagem, sinners looke to your soules:
or discharge one Piece with a Bullet, against that fort where your heart lies. Satan deals by stratagem, Sinners look to your Souls:
cc vvi crd n1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp d n1 c-crq po22 n1 vvz. np1 vvz p-acp n1, n2 vvb p-acp po22 n2:
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love any lust more then Christ, and you will die ten thousand deaths, rather then strike a stroke in good earnest against it,
love any lust more then christ, and you will die ten thousand death's, rather then strike a stroke in good earnest against it,
vvb d n1 av-dc cs np1, cc pn22 vmb vvi crd crd n2, av-c cs vvi dt n1 p-acp j n1 p-acp pn31,
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and kill what they love more then Christ. Sinne effeminates the soule;
and kill what they love more then christ. Sin effeminates the soul;
cc vvb r-crq pns32 vvb av-dc cs np1. n1 vvz dt n1;
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The crosse keepes off some from being of the Church militant, they cannot militare, they had rather die then fight,
The cross keeps off Some from being of the Church militant, they cannot militare, they had rather die then fight,
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to be any of that company that is travelling to Heaven, though the meanest, the hindmost, the most misused, &c. But you will know when you come there.
to be any of that company that is traveling to Heaven, though the Meanest, the hindmost, the most misused, etc. But you will know when you come there.
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if it be but a foot, a bare foot, and still in the dirt, still upon prickes, briers, and thornes;
if it be but a foot, a bore foot, and still in the dirt, still upon pricks, briers, and thorns;
cs pn31 vbb p-acp dt n1, dt j n1, cc av p-acp dt n1, av p-acp vvz, n2, cc n2;
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You cannot tell how much mercy tis, to be any of that body, of which Christ is the soule;
You cannot tell how much mercy this, to be any of that body, of which christ is the soul;
pn22 vmbx vvi c-crq d n1 pn31|vbz, pc-acp vbi d pp-f d n1, pp-f r-crq np1 vbz dt n1;
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We should not onely be submissive to, but joyfull under the crosse of our Lord Jesus.
We should not only be submissive to, but joyful under the cross of our Lord jesus.
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thou wilt have salt throwne where the spring of unsoundnesse lies, and then thy Spirit will burne within thee for something.
thou wilt have salt thrown where the spring of unsoundness lies, and then thy Spirit will burn within thee for something.
pns21 vm2 vhi n1 vvn c-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz, cc av po21 n1 vmb vvi p-acp pno21 p-acp pi.
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and thou wilt have secret blowes for this indeed, where men cannot pinch thee;
and thou wilt have secret blows for this indeed, where men cannot pinch thee;
cc pns21 vm2 vhi j-jn n2 p-acp d av, c-crq n2 vmbx vvi pno21;
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Be not overcome of evill; then misery dissolves it selfe into sinne, then God is stung,
Be not overcome of evil; then misery dissolves it self into sin, then God is stung,
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tis in the Wildernesse yet, and but going to Canaan, and such places are full of hurtfull beasts.
this in the Wilderness yet, and but going to Canaan, and such places Are full of hurtful beasts.
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Doe Serpents sting? murmure not; remember where Christs church is, of which thou art yet a member:
Doe Serpents sting? murmur not; Remember where Christ Church is, of which thou art yet a member:
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Heaven and Earth on fire, body and soule killed with a canon from Hell, and all the powers of darknesse crying victory.
Heaven and Earth on fire, body and soul killed with a canon from Hell, and all the Powers of darkness crying victory.
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now all is slaine, and not till now;
now all is slain, and not till now;
av d vbz vvn, cc xx c-acp av;
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but when fightings without make fightings within, repinings against providence, because it doth not jut and jumpe with my will,
but when fightings without make fightings within, repinings against providence, Because it does not jut and jump with my will,
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A man may have a Heaven in his soule, when a Hell in his body, if submissive still to the will of God:
A man may have a Heaven in his soul, when a Hell in his body, if submissive still to the will of God:
dt n1 vmb vhi dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, c-crq dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, cs j av p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1:
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A state of hardship generates discontent, and now Satan hath set Heaven and Earth on fire.
A state of hardship generates discontent, and now Satan hath Set Heaven and Earth on fire.
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Thus doe your duty, and then submit. We should be affected with our condition, but not cast down.
Thus do your duty, and then submit. We should be affected with our condition, but not cast down.
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If I shall not pray out, yet let me chatter so in thine eares, that fifteene yeeres may be added to the life of three Kingdomes, to set themselves in order to goe hence, to be pilgrims and wanderers to any other part where thou wilt.
If I shall not pray out, yet let me chatter so in thine ears, that fifteene Years may be added to the life of three Kingdoms, to Set themselves in order to go hence, to be pilgrim's and wanderers to any other part where thou wilt.
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let me save a Nation, a populous Nation, thousands, and ten thousands, thousands of thousands, from swimming to hell in their owne blood.
let me save a nation, a populous nation, thousands, and ten thousands, thousands of thousands, from swimming to hell in their own blood.
vvb pno11 p-acp dt n1, dt j n1, crd, cc crd crd, crd pp-f crd, p-acp vvg p-acp n1 p-acp po32 d n1.
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and farre worse in some circumstances then ever Sodome was, cry, Lord, let me alone, let me draw buckets, let me make my Study, my closet a Bokim, a place of teares, let me quench a fire, that hath almost burnt a brave Kingdome to ashes;
and Far Worse in Some Circumstances then ever Sodom was, cry, Lord, let me alone, let me draw buckets, let me make my Study, my closet a Bokim, a place of tears, let me quench a fire, that hath almost burned a brave Kingdom to Ashes;
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if you feele God tying up, and straitning your soules, in regard of a Sodome which you struggle for, a Land that looks as if it were ripe in all wickednesse,
if you feel God tying up, and straightening your Souls, in regard of a Sodom which you struggle for, a Land that looks as if it were ripe in all wickedness,
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and not in your great Armies abroad, which you so much looke upon;
and not in your great Armies abroad, which you so much look upon;
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Christians, I beseech you observe your spirits, the welfare of all is in this point I am now upon,
Christians, I beseech you observe your spirits, the welfare of all is in this point I am now upon,
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nor cried, let me alone, Lord, let me plucke a brand out of the fire, let me quench Hell fire once with my teares.
nor cried, let me alone, Lord, let me pluck a brand out of the fire, let me quench Hell fire once with my tears.
ccx vvd, vvb pno11 av-j, n1, vvb pno11 vvi dt n1 av pp-f dt n1, vvb pno11 vvi n1 n1 a-acp p-acp po11 n2.
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God felt Abraham holding him, and cries, let me alone; but Abraham did not feels God holding him,
God felt Abraham holding him, and cries, let me alone; but Abraham did not feels God holding him,
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secret providence certainely was in it, that he might not yeeld so farre as to null peremptory resolution, which was to make an end of a generation, whose iniquity was full.
secret providence Certainly was in it, that he might not yield so Far as to null peremptory resolution, which was to make an end of a generation, whose iniquity was full.
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Abraham had some such secret checke surely, when hee broke off struggling so strangely for Sodome, when God seemed to be upon such an yeelding veine;Abraham had Some such secret check surely, when he broke off struggling so strangely for Sodom, when God seemed to be upon such an yielding vein;
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God secretly saith, pray not for this people; and then good hearts pumpe and pompe, and nothing will come.
God secretly Says, pray not for this people; and then good hearts pump and pomp, and nothing will come.
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I aske this, because displeasure sinkes deepe sometimes, and drinkes up all Divine moisture in the soule, the wombe of prayers and teares closes, withers, and dries up;
I ask this, Because displeasure sinks deep sometime, and drinks up all Divine moisture in the soul, the womb of Prayers and tears closes, withers, and dries up;
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what doe you in secret? doe you mourne for the tearings and rendings of Joseph can you doe it? doe you move according to your condition? Military? fight with prayers and teares? doe you finde any aptnesse this way?
what do you in secret? do you mourn for the tearings and rendings of Joseph can you do it? do you move according to your condition? Military? fight with Prayers and tears? do you find any aptness this Way?
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Christians, you are witnesses of all this:
Christians, you Are Witnesses of all this:
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Is not the Church of Christ in England militant? Men, Devils, yea a God fights against it, for the pollution in it.
Is not the Church of christ in England militant? Men, Devils, yea a God fights against it, for the pollution in it.
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as if it were resolved to consume us all, for ought any one amongst us all can yet see.
as if it were resolved to consume us all, for ought any one among us all can yet see.
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one shoots at the body, t'other at the soule, both poison their Bullets, the venome whereof feeds that Divine justice which now fights against us all,
one shoots At the body, tother At the soul, both poison their Bullets, the venom whereof feeds that Divine Justice which now fights against us all,
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though their faces seem to looke severall waies:
though their faces seem to look several ways:
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the worke is one, the tailes of all the wilde beasts in the Land are together,
the work is one, the tails of all the wild beasts in the Land Are together,
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mothers, children angry on t'other hand; the Boare is abroad, the Fox at home; one puls off the tender Grapes, t'other squeeses and suckes their blood;
mother's, children angry on tother hand; the Boar is abroad, the Fox At home; one puls off the tender Grapes, tother squeeses and sucks their blood;
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doe you heare them? Mother, where is my Father? when will he come home? Sir, where is my husband? when will he come home? And a lasse for them, he is at home already, at his long home. Heathens rage on one hand;
do you hear them? Mother, where is my Father? when will he come home? Sir, where is my husband? when will he come home? And a lass for them, he is At home already, At his long home. heathens rage on one hand;
vdb pn22 vvi pno32? n1, q-crq vbz po11 n1? q-crq vmb pns31 vvb av-an? n1, q-crq vbz po11 n1? q-crq vmb pns31 vvb av-an? cc dt n1 p-acp pno32, pns31 vbz p-acp n1-an av, p-acp po31 j av-an. n2-jn n1 p-acp crd n1;
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many a brave Hart falne, onely a few Fawnes left, women and children crying and ringing their hands for their husbands and fathers:
many a brave Heart fallen, only a few Fawns left, women and children crying and ringing their hands for their Husbands and Father's:
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England, a great Parke full of deare soules, the pales now plucked up, the game of Christ shot at by every base person;England, a great Park full of deer Souls, the pales now plucked up, the game of christ shot At by every base person;
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O all ye that passe by, have ye observed it? Dogs licke the blood of Jezabel, yea, the blood of Rachel: the Sword of the wicked sheds the blood of many a gallant man.
Oh all you that pass by, have you observed it? Dogs lick the blood of Jezebel, yea, the blood of Rachel: the Sword of the wicked sheds the blood of many a gallant man.
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this wombe which bare you, those pappes which gave you sucke, are now wounded with a thousand wounds, doe you see them? The haire of your mother is torne, her bowels ript up, her blood runnes in every high way;
this womb which bore you, those paps which gave you suck, Are now wounded with a thousand wounds, do you see them? The hair of your mother is torn, her bowels ripped up, her blood runs in every high Way;
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and above Satan, is the mother of us all: that body which Christ hath upon earth, groaned, travelled with you, and brought you forth;
and above Satan, is the mother of us all: that body which christ hath upon earth, groaned, traveled with you, and brought you forth;
cc p-acp np1, vbz dt n1 pp-f pno12 d: cst n1 r-crq np1 vhz p-acp n1, vvd, vvn p-acp pn22, cc vvd pn22 av;
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Christians, lay to heart the state of that body whereof yet you are, can you? Jerusalem which is above, above the world,
Christians, lay to heart the state of that body whereof yet you Are, can you? Jerusalem which is above, above the world,
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for speciall good to some of you.
for special good to Some of you.
p-acp j j p-acp d pp-f pn22.
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We are come to speake of a Militant church, in a Militant time, surely our course is steered by a supreame hand,
We Are come to speak of a Militant Church, in a Militant time, surely our course is steered by a supreme hand,
pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi pp-f dt j n1, p-acp dt j n1, av-j po12 n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt j n1,
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and mourning to that mount above.
and mourning to that mount above.
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Christ, which David typified, and all his followers here below, are going up sighing, and panting,
christ, which David typified, and all his followers Here below, Are going up sighing, and panting,
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and they went up weeping as they went up, 2 Sam. 15.30.and they went up weeping as they went up, 2 Sam. 15.30.
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and be had his head covered, and he went bare-foot, and all the people that was with him covered every man his head,
and be had his head covered, and he went barefoot, and all the people that was with him covered every man his head,
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and wept as he went up;
and wept as he went up;
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This was shadowed by Davids ascent to Mount Oliver, And David went up by the ascent of Mount Oliver,
This was shadowed by Davids ascent to Mount Oliver, And David went up by the ascent of Mount Oliver,
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and present with the Lord, 2 Corinth. 5.8.and present with the Lord, 2 Corinth. 5.8.
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which notes that the militant Church groanes and pants after a perfect state, every one sighing and bleeding inwardly, inwardly earnestly, willing rather to be absent from the body,
which notes that the militant Church groans and pants After a perfect state, every one sighing and bleeding inwardly, inwardly earnestly, willing rather to be absent from the body,
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all is perfect when this comes, therefore is this onely mentioned:
all is perfect when this comes, Therefore is this only mentioned:
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The meaning therefore is, for the full fruition of what they were adopted to, which is explained in the following words, to wit, the redemption of our body. The soule goes first, to the society above, the body last;
The meaning Therefore is, for the full fruition of what they were adopted to, which is explained in the following words, to wit, the redemption of our body. The soul Goes First, to the society above, the body last;
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For the adoption? This they had already.
For the adoption? This they had already.
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We which have the first fruits of the Spirit, (where these fruits lie, is the noise) we groane [ within our selves ] waiting for the adoption. We which have the First fruits of the Spirit, (where these fruits lie, is the noise) we groan [ within our selves ] waiting for the adoption.
pns12 r-crq vhb dt ord n2 pp-f dt n1, (c-crq d n2 vvi, vbz dt n1) po12 n1 [ a-acp po12 n2 ] j-vvg p-acp dt n1.
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The world heares little of this noise, tis so inward, but tis the panting and beating of every good mans pulse and bowels in a degree.
The world hears little of this noise, this so inward, but this the panting and beating of every good men pulse and bowels in a degree.
dt n1 vvz j pp-f d n1, pn31|vbz av j, cc-acp pn31|vbz dt j-vvg cc vvg pp-f d j ng1 n1 cc n2 p-acp dt n1.
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soule well, yea and body well.
soul well, yea and body well.
n1 av, uh cc n1 av.
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would he would send and fetch me and all mine out of this plundered countrey into his owne city, then all would be well;
would he would send and fetch me and all mine out of this plundered country into his own City, then all would be well;
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Would my children were all in my husbands armes, saith Rachel, then they would all be safe:
Would my children were all in my Husbands arms, Says Rachel, then they would all be safe:
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my children are slaine in mine armes, slaine with the breast at their mouthes, yea ripped out of my wombe.
my children Are slain in mine arms, slain with the breast At their mouths, yea ripped out of my womb.
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and I cannot remedy any of this, saith she, and this cuts me to the heart;
and I cannot remedy any of this, Says she, and this cuts me to the heart;
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because of one wound or other, within or without;
Because of one wound or other, within or without;
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Rachel hath not a child but sits like the Shunamites in her armes, sighing, groaning and mourning,Rachel hath not a child but sits like the Shunamites in her arms, sighing, groaning and mourning,
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torne with Lyons, and little wormes gnawing and eating up the carcasse; pulled downe by great ones, and when down, trod to death by base ones.
torn with Lyons, and little worms gnawing and eating up the carcase; pulled down by great ones, and when down, trod to death by base ones.
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many are slaine, and are not, and the rest abused and vilified as the off-scouring of all things;
many Are slain, and Are not, and the rest abused and vilified as the offscouring of all things;
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I have many sonnes and daughters, sweet children all, and yet not one but very hardly handled, sore shot at by deadly archers;
I have many Sons and daughters, sweet children all, and yet not one but very hardly handled, soar shot At by deadly archers;
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if you aske her why? She will tell you.
if you ask her why? She will tell you.
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There is a voice in Rama, and tis all over Rama, mourning, and lamentation. Rachel weeping bitterly:
There is a voice in Rama, and this all over Rama, mourning, and lamentation. Rachel weeping bitterly:
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] which is the property of the Church of God upon earth, 't would be in Heaven.] which is the property of the Church of God upon earth, iT would be in Heaven.
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and this is the state of the best men upon earth. This makes longing and panting for [ full redemption;
and this is the state of the best men upon earth. This makes longing and panting for [ full redemption;
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and yet this is the condition of the Church militant. Elishaes condition shadowes the state of the Church militant, mentioned, 2 Kings 6.15. An Host compassed the City with horses and chariots, in so much that the servant of Elisha cried out, Alasse Master, how shall we doe? we are begirt with innumerable companies of mortall enemies, many thousand deaths waite for us at every doore;
and yet this is the condition of the Church militant. Elisha's condition shadows the state of the Church militant, mentioned, 2 Kings 6.15. an Host compassed the city with Horses and chariots, in so much that the servant of Elisha cried out, Alas Master, how shall we do? we Are begirt with innumerable companies of Mortal enemies, many thousand death's wait for us At every door;
cc av d vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 j. npg1 n1 n2 dt n1 pp-f dt n1 j, vvn, crd n2 crd. dt n1 vvd dt n1 p-acp n2 cc n2, p-acp av av-d cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd av, uh n1, q-crq vmb pns12 vdi? pns12 vbr vvn p-acp j n2 pp-f j-jn n2, d crd n2 vvb p-acp pno12 p-acp d n1;
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surely Satans strength is great here, that he can begirt every holy person, and every holy action upon earth,
surely Satan strength is great Here, that he can begirt every holy person, and every holy actium upon earth,
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many devils at one doore, so at every doore of hope that a Christian hath open to him:
many Devils At one door, so At every door of hope that a Christian hath open to him:
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nor no body else, but him that set them on worke. One doore open, and many devils at it to shut it againe;
nor no body Else, but him that Set them on work. One door open, and many Devils At it to shut it again;
ccx dx n1 av, cc-acp pno31 cst vvd pno32 p-acp n1. crd n1 j, cc d n2 p-acp pn31 pc-acp vvi pn31 av;
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A doore is open to me, a great doore, saith the Apostle, and there be many enemies; how many? that he could not tell,
A door is open to me, a great door, Says the Apostle, and there be many enemies; how many? that he could not tell,
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They that persecute my soule are many, saith the Psalmist. And he speakes of incarnate devils, devils resident in our flesh, and in our earth.They that persecute my soul Are many, Says the Psalmist. And he speaks of incarnate Devils, Devils resident in our Flesh, and in our earth.
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yet those that are here resident, and weare the same skinne and clothes which Christs family doe, are very many.
yet those that Are Here resident, and wear the same skin and clothes which Christ family do, Are very many.
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If there were no intermixing of Satans family and Christs in this world, if those evill spirits which he hath at home by him, did never come abroad so farre as into this world,
If there were no intermixing of Satan family and Christ in this world, if those evil spirits which he hath At home by him, did never come abroad so Far as into this world,
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though these gates of Hell are not suffered to prevaile.
though these gates of Hell Are not suffered to prevail.
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and that not a soule of you now present, but have a legion of them at your right hand jogging of you,
and that not a soul of you now present, but have a legion of them At your right hand jogging of you,
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Though but one speake when a poore soule is tempted, yet the traine that attends upon this one, is many. I believe this roome is full of infernall Spirits,
Though but one speak when a poor soul is tempted, yet the train that attends upon this one, is many. I believe this room is full of infernal Spirits,
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My name is legion, for we are many. My name is legion, for we Are many.
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The locusts below goe forth by Troopes, they are so populous in that land of death.
The Locusts below go forth by Troops, they Are so populous in that land of death.
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The Sonnes of God were assembled, and Satan stood at their right hand.
The Sons of God were assembled, and Satan stood At their right hand.
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they will take the wall of the Noblest soules, and when about the Noblest worke, get at their right hand.
they will take the wall of the Noblest Souls, and when about the Noblest work, get At their right hand.
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and get at which hand they will of the best people, when about the best worke;
and get At which hand they will of the best people, when about the best work;
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they that take away mens soules, come forth freely, in what numbers they will, and goe what compasse they will here, all this world over of an instant,
they that take away men's Souls, come forth freely, in what numbers they will, and go what compass they will Here, all this world over of an instant,
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though they cannot prevaile against it:
though they cannot prevail against it:
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We are here troubled with Frogs, and devouring vermin, and the pit out of which they come is bottomlesse. The gates of Hell are wide open against the Church of Christ here,
We Are Here troubled with Frogs, and devouring vermin, and the pit out of which they come is bottomless. The gates of Hell Are wide open against the Church of christ Here,
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but it hath as big, and as bad a body to encounter it.
but it hath as big, and as bad a body to encounter it.
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tis a body very big and very good, and yet tis not so big, nor so good,
this a body very big and very good, and yet this not so big, nor so good,
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The Sea is a big body, yet tossed perpetually; so is the Church of Christ upon earth;
The Sea is a big body, yet tossed perpetually; so is the Church of christ upon earth;
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the cement of this building holy, to wit faith, a holy faith, a most holy faith, as the Apostle cals it, Jud. 20. Conflicting with an innumerable company of enemies.
the cement of this building holy, to wit faith, a holy faith, a most holy faith, as the Apostle calls it, Jud. 20. Conflicting with an innumerable company of enemies.
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every stone gracious, Bar-Jona's, an innumerable company of believers; I John saw a great company which no man could number, and all sealed;
every stone gracious, Bar-Jona's, an innumerable company of believers; I John saw a great company which no man could number, and all sealed;
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and Jona signifying gracious, the metaphor is the same in sense with the former, that Christs building here below is a gracious building, foundation gracious, to wit, himselfe;
and Jonah signifying gracious, the metaphor is the same in sense with the former, that Christ building Here below is a gracious building, Foundation gracious, to wit, himself;
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because the sonne is the building of the family:
Because the son is the building of the family:
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but my Father which is in Heaven. Thou art Peter, and upon this Rocke will I build my Church, Matth. 16.18. Ben, which is the Hebrew word for a sonne, is as much as the word building, with us;
but my Father which is in Heaven. Thou art Peter, and upon this Rock will I built my Church, Matthew 16.18. Ben, which is the Hebrew word for a son, is as much as the word building, with us;
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Bar is a Chalde word, and the same with ben an Hebrew word, which signifies a sonne; and Jona signifies gracious, and as some translate a Dove; so that tis as if Christ had said in our language, Blessed art thou Simon, sonne of grace, sonne of that same Dove, which descended on mee, flesh and blood hath not revealed this unto thee,Bar is a Chaldea word, and the same with ben an Hebrew word, which signifies a son; and Jonah signifies gracious, and as Some translate a Dove; so that this as if christ had said in our language, Blessed art thou Simon, son of grace, son of that same Dove, which descended on me, Flesh and blood hath not revealed this unto thee,
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how doest thou apprehend me? My apprehension is vitall, Thou art Christ the Sonne of the [ living God. Observe the reply of Christ. Blessed art thou Simon Bar-Jona;
how dost thou apprehend me? My apprehension is vital, Thou art christ the Son of the [ living God. Observe the reply of christ. Blessed art thou Simon Bar-Jona;
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Peter, there are strange carnall apprehensions of me in the world, as if Christ had said,Peter, there Are strange carnal apprehensions of me in the world, as if christ had said,
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something above the revelation of reason, something above the revelation of the best parts, something above flesh and blood.
something above the Revelation of reason, something above the Revelation of the best parts, something above Flesh and blood.
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the Militant Church is for quantity great, a Nation; for quality, holy: the foundation of this Nation, Christ: the cement, faith;
the Militant Church is for quantity great, a nation; for quality, holy: the Foundation of this nation, christ: the cement, faith;
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Gray haires are not here and there upon this head;
Gray hairs Are not Here and there upon this head;
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and as the Sand which is by the Sea shore innumerable, Heb. 11.12. The haires of our mysticall head are many, yet all of one colour, blacke as a Raven, that is, beautifull and flourishing.and as the Sand which is by the Sea shore innumerable, Hebrew 11.12. The hairs of our mystical head Are many, yet all of one colour, black as a Raven, that is, beautiful and flourishing.
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Therefore sprang there even of one, and him as good as dead, so many as the Starres of the Skie in multitude, Therefore sprang there even of one, and him as good as dead, so many as the Stars of the Sky in multitude,
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which is fulfilled, as appeares by the authour to the Hebrewes.
which is fulfilled, as appears by the author to the Hebrews.
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Can you number the Starres of Heaven? Looke up to the Heavens, saith God to Abraham, and see if thou canst number the Starres, so shall thy seed be;
Can you number the Stars of Heaven? Look up to the Heavens, Says God to Abraham, and see if thou Canst number the Stars, so shall thy seed be;
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The haires of our mysticall head grow not thin, no not in this climate, which is the most unhealthy, they are thicke and bushy. Can you number the haires of your head? then may you number that company which Christ hath upon earth.
The hairs of our mystical head grow not thin, no not in this climate, which is the most unhealthy, they Are thick and bushy. Can you number the hairs of your head? then may you number that company which christ hath upon earth.
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An innumerable company of believers, conflicting with an innumerable company of enemies, longing and waiting for the full redemption and liberty of the Sons of God. an innumerable company of believers, conflicting with an innumerable company of enemies, longing and waiting for the full redemption and liberty of the Sons of God.
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That part which is gone in with the Bridegroome is mighty great, so is that which is going in.
That part which is gone in with the Bridegroom is mighty great, so is that which is going in.
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You may see a great deale of State at the doore of Heaven, in the very hindmost soule of that company, which are going in there.
You may see a great deal of State At the door of Heaven, in the very hindmost soul of that company, which Are going in there.
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that part of the traine, which is going in at the everlasting doores, but not yet quite in.
that part of the train, which is going in At the everlasting doors, but not yet quite in.
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I helped you to a Scaffold to view the forepart the last day, I would doe the like now, to helpe you to view the latter;
I helped you to a Scaffold to view the forepart the last day, I would do the like now, to help you to view the latter;
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His traine reaches from Earth to Heaven, the foremost are in Heaven, when the hindmost are here:
His train reaches from Earth to Heaven, the foremost Are in Heaven, when the hindmost Are Here:
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such a fight as mortall eye never beheld:
such a fight as Mortal eye never beheld:
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the Peers of all the world in a body robed, and the great King of all the world in the midst of them;
the Peers of all the world in a body robed, and the great King of all the world in the midst of them;
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ALL Christians in and under Heaven are related, knit in one body by one soule, to wit, the same which breathes in God, his holy Spirit. Sacred society is glorious;
ALL Christians in and under Heaven Are related, knit in one body by one soul, to wit, the same which breathes in God, his holy Spirit. Sacred society is glorious;
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COLOS. 1.24. For his bodies sake, which is the Church.COLOS. 1.24. For his bodies sake, which is the Church.
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and the famine whereof ye were afraid, shall follow close after you in Egypt, and there ye shall die. and the famine whereof you were afraid, shall follow close After you in Egypt, and there you shall die.
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nor heare the sound of the Trumpet, nor have hunger of bread, and there will we dwell, &c. Then it shall come to passe, that the Sword which ye feared shall overtake you, there in the Land of Egypt,
nor hear the found of the Trumpet, nor have hunger of bred, and there will we dwell, etc. Then it shall come to pass, that the Sword which you feared shall overtake you, there in the Land of Egypt,
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He is of a publique spirit, that layes out for the good of a City, of a Kingdome,
He is of a public Spirit, that lays out for the good of a city, of a Kingdom,
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and yet all have but one spirit, and therefore essentially the same, and what is done for the good of one part, necessarily redounds to the good and glory of all.
and yet all have but one Spirit, and Therefore essentially the same, and what is done for the good of one part, necessarily redounds to the good and glory of all.
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This Catholique company is great, and farre divided, some in Heaven, some in Earth, some in this part of the Earth, some in that,
This Catholic company is great, and Far divided, Some in Heaven, Some in Earth, Some in this part of the Earth, Some in that,
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this generall society was shadowed by the generall Assembly at Ierusalem, and is called by that name by the Apostle, Heb. 12.23. Ye are come to the generall Assembly, the Church of the first-borne.
this general society was shadowed by the general Assembly At Ierusalem, and is called by that name by the Apostle, Hebrew 12.23. You Are come to the general Assembly, the Church of the firstborn.
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THe word notes a company called out of this world, and the scope according to which it is used here, carries it in its full bredth, to comprize all the blessed company, both which are in Heaven and in earth;
THe word notes a company called out of this world, and the scope according to which it is used Here, carries it in its full breadth, to comprise all the blessed company, both which Are in Heaven and in earth;
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COLOS. 1.24. For his bodies sake which is the Church.COLOS. 1.24. For his bodies sake which is the Church.
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and lay it at his feete; thinke nothing too good for him, so you may but have him:
and lay it At his feet; think nothing too good for him, so you may but have him:
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here is now, state, wife, children, yea here is body, soule, selfe, doe with all what thou wilt;
Here is now, state, wife, children, yea Here is body, soul, self, do with all what thou wilt;
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drowne all, burne all, if thou wilt, onely rake the ashes when thou hast done,
drown all, burn all, if thou wilt, only rake the Ashes when thou hast done,
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and finde my soule, that Jewell of Jewels, which cannot be burnt any where, but in thy displeasure,
and find my soul, that Jewel of Jewels, which cannot be burned any where, but in thy displeasure,
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and put it in thy bosome for ever: This is a Gospell frame of heart, and miscaries not:
and put it in thy bosom for ever: This is a Gospel frame of heart, and miscaries not:
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all the Jewels which Christ weares in his bosome above, are raked out of ashes here below, out of meere nothings.
all the Jewels which christ wears in his bosom above, Are raked out of Ashes Here below, out of mere nothings.
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His beloved is one, but one, a Phenix, and it comes out of ashes, learne to lay all in the dust,
His Beloved is one, but one, a Phoenix, and it comes out of Ashes, Learn to lay all in the dust,
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if you would have Christ take up all, and lay it in his bosome.
if you would have christ take up all, and lay it in his bosom.
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All that he takes up in his bosome here, he sets downe in glory above, to triumph with that glorious company there.
All that he Takes up in his bosom Here, he sets down in glory above, to triumph with that glorious company there.
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but he is of a publique spirit indeed, that layes out his state or blood for the good of the Church of Christ, many thousands in this Kingdome, in other Kingdomes, all the Earth over, all Heaven over, will blesse him.
but he is of a public Spirit indeed, that lays out his state or blood for the good of the Church of christ, many thousands in this Kingdom, in other Kingdoms, all the Earth over, all Heaven over, will bless him.
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This generall assembly comes all out of one loine, and divide themselves into two bands; one turnes to the everlasting Hills, 'tother to the Plaines and Valleys of this world.
This general assembly comes all out of one loin, and divide themselves into two bans; one turns to the everlasting Hills, tother to the Plains and Valleys of this world.
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There is a Lilly of the Valleys, and a Lilly of the Hils; there is a Church on Earth, and a Church in Heaven.
There is a Lily of the Valleys, and a Lily of the Hills; there is a Church on Earth, and a Church in Heaven.
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The great King whom we subject to, hath a Chappell of ease, a Church in his house;
The great King whom we Subject to, hath a Chapel of ease, a Church in his house;
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the condition of this is farre different from that here below:
the condition of this is Far different from that Here below:
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the Lilly of the Hils is another gets Lilly then that of the Valleys, the pursuit of each shall be distinct, which will demonstrate the condition, how it differs.
the Lily of the Hills is Another gets Lily then that of the Valleys, the pursuit of each shall be distinct, which will demonstrate the condition, how it differs.
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The Church which Christ hath in his house, is a society of perfect spirits in perfect rest, triumphing with Christ over all enemies.
The Church which christ hath in his house, is a society of perfect spirits in perfect rest, triumphing with christ over all enemies.
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The Congregation above is very big, thousands, and thousands of thousands, from all parts, quarters,
The Congregation above is very big, thousands, and thousands of thousands, from all parts, quarters,
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and countries, yet all perfect, not one dwarfe in grace, in Heaven, not one Zacheus, a person of a little stature;
and countries, yet all perfect, not one dwarf in grace, in Heaven, not one Zacchaeus, a person of a little stature;
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there are no spirits of little stature in grace above, though it be all our case here;
there Are no spirits of little stature in grace above, though it be all our case Here;
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every one is as tall as Christ to any ones beholding;
every one is as tall as christ to any ones beholding;
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I cannot tell else how to interpret that expression of the Apostles, Eph. 4, Till we all come into the unity of the faith,
I cannot tell Else how to interpret that expression of the Apostles, Ephesians 4, Till we all come into the unity of the faith,
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and of the knowledge of the Sonne of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulnesse of Christ. and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fullness of christ.
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They that are come to that unity and society above, are all compleat, their measure is the fulnesse of Christ;
They that Are come to that unity and society above, Are all complete, their measure is the fullness of christ;
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their demensions, his stature, so tall, so big limmed, so faire, and so accomplished to looke upon.
their dimensions, his stature, so tall, so big limmed, so fair, and so accomplished to look upon.
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What a perfect man now is Christ in Heaven! of what a brave stature in grace, and in glory!
What a perfect man now is christ in Heaven! of what a brave stature in grace, and in glory!
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an Absolon, without spot from the crowne of the head to the soule of the foot;
an Absalom, without spot from the crown of the head to the soul of the foot;
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so are all that Noble society which are with him, without spot or wrinkle, and therefore called a glorious Church. That he might present it to himselfe, a glorious Church, not having spot or wrinkle,
so Are all that Noble society which Are with him, without spot or wrinkle, and Therefore called a glorious Church. That he might present it to himself, a glorious Church, not having spot or wrinkle,
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or any such thing, &c. Ephes. 5.27. the word here translated spot is NONLATINALPHABET, which signifies such spots as are in garments by dashing and dirting, outside spots; they have no spots within nor without above, not in their skin, not in their clothes, nor any such thing, that is not any thing like it;or any such thing, etc. Ephesians 5.27. the word Here translated spot is, which signifies such spots as Are in garments by dashing and dirting, outside spots; they have no spots within nor without above, not in their skin, not in their clothes, nor any such thing, that is not any thing like it;
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the same measures of grace within, the same without; the same Robes of State that Christ weares, they doe;
the same measures of grace within, the same without; the same Robes of State that christ wears, they do;
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the mantle of Elijah is put upon Elisha. Our perfection, now is per proximum, by a proxey,
the mantle of Elijah is put upon Elisha. Our perfection, now is per Proximum, by a proxy,
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as another weares such a compleat habit within and without for us.
as Another wears such a complete habit within and without for us.
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And thy renowne went out among the Heathen for thy beauty, for it was perfect through my comelinesse, which I have put upon thee, Ezek. 16.14.And thy renown went out among the Heathen for thy beauty, for it was perfect through my comeliness, which I have put upon thee, Ezekiel 16.14.
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Whereas beauty and perfection is here imputative, tis there inhesive, every one in his owne person,
Whereas beauty and perfection is Here imputative, this there inhesive, every one in his own person,
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and in his owne state, inside, outside, renowned and perfect for beauty, in their owne comlinesse; they are joynt with Christ:
and in his own state, inside, outside, renowned and perfect for beauty, in their own comeliness; they Are joint with christ:
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we are joynt heires with Christ here, we are joynt partakers with Christ there; we have joynt crownes, joynt thrones, joynt perfections.
we Are joint Heirs with christ Here, we Are joint partakers with christ there; we have joint crowns, joint thrones, joint perfections.
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Christ doth not weare a crowne above for this Saint, and for that Saint, he doth not personate any Saints condition in glory,
christ does not wear a crown above for this Saint, and for that Saint, he does not personate any Saints condition in glory,
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but every Starre there hath its owne glory, every Saint weares his owne Crowne himselfe, no ones condition there for blessednesse and happinesse, is onely personated in Christ,
but every Star there hath its own glory, every Saint wears his own Crown himself, no ones condition there for blessedness and happiness, is only personated in christ,
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as all our conditions are here, in order to that State above, but all joynt partakers with him,
as all our conditions Are Here, in order to that State above, but all joint partakers with him,
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and every seed its owne body, which is a glorious State indeed, and makes a glorious Church, as the Apostle speakes, Ephes. 5.27. Tis a perfect society, and in [ in perfect rest ].
and every seed its own body, which is a glorious State indeed, and makes a glorious Church, as the Apostle speaks, Ephesians 5.27. This a perfect society, and in [ in perfect rest ].
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That glorious Church above keepes a perpetuall Sabbath:
That glorious Church above keeps a perpetual Sabbath:
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you know the Law of the Sabbath, both in precept and president, enjoyned a totall, complacentiall,
you know the Law of the Sabbath, both in precept and president, enjoined a total, complacential,
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and perfect rest, i. a cessation from all labour, and application with all delight to sublime and supreame things.
and perfect rest, i. a cessation from all labour, and application with all delight to sublime and supreme things.
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Whilst this law was in president onely, and yet unwritten, it held out this compleat rest;
While this law was in president only, and yet unwritten, it held out this complete rest;
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God did not nakedly cease from his worke, but refreshed himselfe in the things which he had wrought.
God did not nakedly cease from his work, but refreshed himself in the things which he had wrought.
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On the seventh day he rested, and was refreshed, Exod. 31.17. Now what this refreshing was, see Exod. 20.11. The Lord blessed the Sabbath day and hallowed it. On the seventh day he rested, and was refreshed, Exod 31.17. Now what this refreshing was, see Exod 20.11. The Lord blessed the Sabbath day and hallowed it.
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This was his refreshing after his worke, he had a totall and complacentiall rest.
This was his refreshing After his work, he had a total and complacential rest.
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According to this president did the precept afterwards strictly runne, as you may read Exodus the 20. The seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord, in it thou shalt not doe [ any worke.
According to this president did the precept afterwards strictly run, as you may read Exodus the 20. The seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord, in it thou shalt not do [ any work.
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] How farre this extended you know:] How Far this extended you know:
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they were not to doe any ordinary worke of their calling, no not necessary workes for life:
they were not to do any ordinary work of their calling, no not necessary works for life:
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they were not to gather Manna on the Lords day, though Manna was all the food they then had,
they were not to gather Manna on the lords day, though Manna was all the food they then had,
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and had it but from day to day.
and had it but from day to day.
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The godly which lived under this Law, and knew the strictnesse of it, would not performe funerall rites for our Lord Jesus on this day,
The godly which lived under this Law, and knew the strictness of it, would not perform funeral Rites for our Lord jesus on this day,
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as you may see, Luke 23. last, They viewed the body of Jesus upon the day of preparation,
as you may see, Lycia 23. last, They viewed the body of jesus upon the day of preparation,
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and prepared Spices and Ointment, but rested upon the Sabbath day, according to the Commandement. This totall and strict cessation from all labour was upon paine of death.and prepared Spices and Ointment, but rested upon the Sabbath day, according to the Commandment. This total and strict cessation from all labour was upon pain of death.
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Ye shall keepe the Sabbath, for tis holy to you, every one that defileth it shall surely be put to death; You shall keep the Sabbath, for this holy to you, every one that Defileth it shall surely be put to death;
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whosoever doth any worke therein, shall surely be cut off from amongst his people, Evod. 31.14. This was for aversion and turning away from things forbidden:whosoever does any work therein, shall surely be Cut off from among his people, Evod. 31.14. This was for aversion and turning away from things forbidden:
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on the other hand, application to Divine things, and to holy imployment was as strict: every thought was to be consecrated to God, and this with divine intention, with delight;
on the other hand, application to Divine things, and to holy employment was as strict: every Thought was to be consecrated to God, and this with divine intention, with delight;
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the strings were to be set very high and to hold it, and to make delightfull Musicke.
the strings were to be Set very high and to hold it, and to make delightful Music.
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If thou turne thy foot from thine owne pleasure, and call the Sabbath a delight, Esay 58.13. All these things doe but shadow the condition of that glorious Church above, they rest from their labours;If thou turn thy foot from thine own pleasure, and call the Sabbath a delight, Isaiah 58.13. All these things do but shadow the condition of that glorious Church above, they rest from their labours;
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and this rest is a perfect rest, they doe not [ any worke, ] as the expression before is:
and this rest is a perfect rest, they do not [ any work, ] as the expression before is:
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they doe not so much as dresse their owne meat, no nor gather in any thing for meat, all is drest to their hand, and set before them;
they do not so much as dress their own meat, no nor gather in any thing for meat, all is dressed to their hand, and Set before them;
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Manna is potted up, and stands alwaies before every one, not any sinew, not any thought painfully stirres about livelihood, all are intensly,
Manna is potted up, and Stands always before every one, not any sinew, not any Thought painfully stirs about livelihood, all Are intensely,
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but very delightfully applied to the vision of God, to the contemplation of the Lord of this Sabbath, the grace of redemption that brought them from hence thither, to so transcendent a state.
but very delightfully applied to the vision of God, to the contemplation of the Lord of this Sabbath, the grace of redemption that brought them from hence thither, to so transcendent a state.
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Their rest above, tis as totall as complacentiall, as Gods was; looke how he rested from his worke, so doth these from theirs.
Their rest above, this as total as complacential, as God's was; look how he rested from his work, so does these from theirs.
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For if Jesus had given them rest (i. Joshua) then would he not have spoken of another day, there remaines therefore a rest to the people of God; For if jesus had given them rest (i. joshua) then would he not have spoken of Another day, there remains Therefore a rest to the people of God;
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for he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased frrom his owne worke [ as God did from his, ] Hebrews 4.8, 9, 10. Now God totally rested,for he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his own work [ as God did from his, ] Hebrews 4.8, 9, 10. Now God totally rested,
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and then was totally filled and refreshed, with the contemplation and sanctification of what he had done; he rested, and was refreshed:
and then was totally filled and refreshed, with the contemplation and sanctification of what he had done; he rested, and was refreshed:
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so doe they above, they doe rest and are refreshed, cease from all labours, from all that speakes the least paine,
so do they above, they do rest and Are refreshed, cease from all labours, from all that speaks the least pain,
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and then they refresh themselves with the contemplation of God, and what they finde laid up in him for them,
and then they refresh themselves with the contemplation of God, and what they find laid up in him for them,
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and so are these times called by the Scripture, times of resting, they do rest from their own workes and are refreshed with with Gods, (i) with the vision and contemplation of him,
and so Are these times called by the Scripture, times of resting, they do rest from their own works and Are refreshed with with God's, (i) with the vision and contemplation of him,
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therefore is it added there, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord, (i) from the beholding and contemplating him and his person, in whose presence they stand, who is the Lord of that great rest.
Therefore is it added there, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord, (i) from the beholding and contemplating him and his person, in whose presence they stand, who is the Lord of that great rest.
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Triumphing together with Christ ] That glorious society above, of which we now speake, is a Church triumphant, all displaying their banners, all Heaven over,Triumphing together with christ ] That glorious society above, of which we now speak, is a Church triumphant, all displaying their banners, all Heaven over,
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as they that have fully conquered all enemies. Sinne is quite dead, death and him that hath the power of death, dead:
as they that have Fully conquered all enemies. Sin is quite dead, death and him that hath the power of death, dead:
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O death where is thy sting, O Hell where is thy victory? this is the triumphant language in every ones mouth above.
Oh death where is thy sting, Oh Hell where is thy victory? this is the triumphant language in every ones Mouth above.
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Here we are in continuall combate, in perpetuall war, detesting legue truce, but not able to conquer:
Here we Are in continual combat, in perpetual war, detesting league truce, but not able to conquer:
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but there all are conquerers, and weare their Crown & Lawrells, and make a shew of their conquest openly, as Christ.
but there all Are conquerors, and wear their Crown & Laurels, and make a show of their conquest openly, as christ.
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David hath slaine his thousand, &c. Many such triumphant expressions are above, for every little one there is as David, and sing his songs.David hath slain his thousand, etc. Many such triumphant expressions Are above, for every little one there is as David, and sing his songs.
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There is a petty transient triumph here in the Church militant, but 'tis only as it now and then reaches their state above, in any degree of conquering enemies.
There is a Petty Transient triumph Here in the Church militant, but it's only as it now and then reaches their state above, in any degree of conquering enemies.
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And I saw as it were a Sea of glasse mingled with fire, and them that had gotten victory over the Beast, And I saw as it were a Sea of glass mingled with fire, and them that had got victory over the Beast,
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and over his Image, stand on the Sea of Glasse, and having the Harpes of God,
and over his Image, stand on the Sea of Glass, and having the Harps of God,
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and they sang the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of the Lambe, saying, Great and mighty are thy workes Lord God Almighty, just and true are thy wayes thou King of Saints. Revel. 15.3.and they sang the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and mighty Are thy works Lord God Almighty, just and true Are thy ways thou King of Saints. Revel. 15.3.
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this hints to us the manner of their triumph above, (for Saints do the will of God on earth as they do in Heaven) The Lambe sings too: they sang the song of Moses [ and the song of the Lambe ] The head triumphs, and then all the members;
this hints to us the manner of their triumph above, (for Saints do the will of God on earth as they do in Heaven) The Lamb sings too: they sang the song of Moses [ and the song of the Lamb ] The head Triumphos, and then all the members;
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Christ triumphs in himselfe, and all that glorious company triumph in him. And having spoiled Principalities and Powers, hee made a shew of them openly;
christ Triumphos in himself, and all that glorious company triumph in him. And having spoiled Principalities and Powers, he made a show of them openly;
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triumphing over them [ in it, NONLATINALPHABET in himselfe, so is the originall, and so 'tis translated in your margents; Christ viewes all the slaine;triumphing over them [ in it, in himself, so is the original, and so it's translated in your margins; christ views all the slain;
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death and him that had the power of death, the old Serpent with all his seed,
death and him that had the power of death, the old Serpent with all his seed,
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and triumphs in himselfe; all the rest of that royall company triumph in him, as the jaw-bone, stone,
and Triumphos in himself; all the rest of that royal company triumph in him, as the jawbone, stone,
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and sling, with and by which they have slaine Goliah, and all the Philistians heapes upon heapes. Salvation to our God which sits upon the throne, and unto the Lambe:
and sling, with and by which they have slain Goliath, and all the Philistians heaps upon heaps. Salvation to our God which sits upon the throne, and unto the Lamb:
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and all that stood about the throne Angells, and Elders, &c. said, Amen;
and all that stood about the throne Angels, and Elders, etc. said, Amen;
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blessing and glory and wisdome, thanksgiving, honour and power, and might bee to our God for ever. blessing and glory and Wisdom, thanksgiving, honour and power, and might be to our God for ever.
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Tis a heavenly practice this, and spoken of the Church Militant, as imitating the Church triumphant,
This a heavenly practice this, and spoken of the Church Militant, as imitating the Church triumphant,
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and as guided by one and the same Spirit, indeavouring to do the Will of God on earth,
and as guided by one and the same Spirit, endeavouring to do the Will of God on earth,
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as the tother part of the same company doe in Heaven.
as the tother part of the same company do in Heaven.
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You know the state of the new Church, is shadowed out in the booke of the Revelation by Heaven,
You know the state of the new Church, is shadowed out in the book of the Revelation by Heaven,
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and all the lineaments of it, it comes so neere to it.
and all the lineaments of it, it comes so near to it.
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The very first draught and modell, Revelation. 4. J was in the spirit and a throne was set in Heaven, &c. As Moses was made to come up to the top of the Mount neere Heaven,
The very First draught and model, Revelation. 4. J was in the Spirit and a throne was Set in Heaven, etc. As Moses was made to come up to the top of the Mount near Heaven,
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and God, saith the Text, talked with him from Heaven, to shew him the pattern of the first house:
and God, Says the Text, talked with him from Heaven, to show him the pattern of the First house:
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so Iohn was taken up into Heaven, and God talked with him in Heaven, and shaped his patterne of this last house and the affaires of it by Heaven,
so John was taken up into Heaven, and God talked with him in Heaven, and shaped his pattern of this last house and the affairs of it by Heaven,
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as that which should come neerer to it, then any yet had done. But this by the way.
as that which should come nearer to it, then any yet had done. But this by the Way.
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I have opened to you now a brave state, but all will not, nay all cannot come to it; I wish they could. Corruption cannot inherit incorruption:
I have opened to you now a brave state, but all will not, nay all cannot come to it; I wish they could. Corruption cannot inherit incorruption:
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if it be true corporally, it is true spiritually, if the uncleane bodies of the Saints, cannot come to Heaven,
if it be true corporally, it is true spiritually, if the unclean bodies of the Saints, cannot come to Heaven,
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surely the uncleane soules of the wicked cannot. Satan hath a synagogue too; a great one here, and a greater below, and a great many will go thither;
surely the unclean Souls of the wicked cannot. Satan hath a synagogue too; a great one Here, and a greater below, and a great many will go thither;
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few will believe this, and this is the seale of death. The Congregation above is holy, very holy, but this is not heeded here;
few will believe this, and this is the seal of death. The Congregation above is holy, very holy, but this is not heeded Here;
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but it must or no man shall see God, nor that glorious society which is with him.
but it must or no man shall see God, nor that glorious society which is with him.
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Flesh and bloud cannot inherit the Kingdome of God, and yet the Lord be mercifull unto the soules of men, this is the generall rule by which men walke.Flesh and blood cannot inherit the Kingdom of God, and yet the Lord be merciful unto the Souls of men, this is the general Rule by which men walk.
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Above flesh for our bloud, we cannot move; 'twill sink Persons, Kingdomes, 'twill make the society below wonderful big:
Above Flesh for our blood, we cannot move; it'll sink Persons, Kingdoms, it'll make the society below wondered big:
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What a Congregation hath the Devill in his house, but not one at rest, all at worke hard, tearing, rending,
What a Congregation hath the devil in his house, but not one At rest, all At work hard, tearing, rending,
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and rosting one another, and yet have no meate nor drink, but the flames and fire in which they worke.
and roasting one Another, and yet have no meat nor drink, but the flames and fire in which they work.
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Have any of you a mind to be of this Congregation? No, why then doe you pursue your flesh? your will? sense? selfe? sinne? this sinne, that sinne, any sinne, that will serve your turne in these bad times? The temptation of this time is terrible, not a soule almost but undone by it.
Have any of you a mind to be of this Congregation? No, why then do you pursue your Flesh? your will? sense? self? sin? this sin, that sin, any sin, that will serve your turn in these bad times? The temptation of this time is terrible, not a soul almost but undone by it.
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Heaven and earth shake, Church and State crack, the Grave and Hell gape, the glory above forgotten, the dread of these crush parts, brave parts,
Heaven and earth shake, Church and State Crac, the Grave and Hell gape, the glory above forgotten, the dread of these crush parts, brave parts,
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yea that which hath gone for brave grace, to nothing, to worse then nothing:
yea that which hath gone for brave grace, to nothing, to Worse then nothing:
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many Christians like Cackarells change colour, white all the winter, like those fish, and spotted at spring:
many Christians like Cackarells change colour, white all the winter, like those Fish, and spotted At spring:
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what with the bloud and filth of bodies, and the bloud and filth of soules, ah Lord!
what with the blood and filth of bodies, and the blood and filth of Souls, ah Lord!
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what a stinke is there in all societies, all this Land over, and yet no body holds his Nose? all is sweet as long as any course may be stumbled on to rise,
what a stink is there in all societies, all this Land over, and yet no body holds his Nose? all is sweet as long as any course may be stumbled on to rise,
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and be but to flea the skinnes of the dead, to go fine: will this bravery be admitted above?
and be but to flay the skins of the dead, to go fine: will this bravery be admitted above?
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Where do you finde a soule that longs and pants, because of all these things? O that I were of that glorious Church above!
Where do you find a soul that longs and pants, Because of all these things? O that I were of that glorious Church above!
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and the like, thousands will blesse him, generations yet not borne will blesse God for such instruments:
and the like, thousands will bless him, generations yet not born will bless God for such Instruments:
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That I did know to what Officer of that society to speake, to helpe me in there! If any so inquire; I will tell thee:
That I did know to what Officer of that society to speak, to help me in there! If any so inquire; I will tell thee:
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go to Christ, he is the doore by which all enter:
go to christ, he is the door by which all enter:
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hee will serve thee as he was served himselfe, he was Baptized and the Heavens opened;
he will serve thee as he was served himself, he was Baptised and the Heavens opened;
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Christ will Baptize thee with the holy Ghost and with fire, and then the Heavens which containe him till the restitution of all things, shall open and receive thee.
christ will Baptise thee with the holy Ghost and with fire, and then the Heavens which contain him till the restitution of all things, shall open and receive thee.
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Thou must be contented to be Baptized with Christs Baptisme, his second Baptisme; after both there was a Heaven opening:
Thou must be contented to be Baptised with Christ Baptism, his second Baptism; After both there was a Heaven opening:
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At his first Baptisme the Heavens opened, but did not take him up and take him in:
At his First Baptism the Heavens opened, but did not take him up and take him in:
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at his second Baptisme they opened againe, and then they received him, and containe him.
At his second Baptism they opened again, and then they received him, and contain him.
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Thou must be contented to be Baptized with Christs last Baptisme, if neede be to leave all as hee did, a very Heaven if thou hast it, as Christ did;
Thou must be contented to be Baptised with Christ last Baptism, if need be to leave all as he did, a very Heaven if thou hast it, as christ did;
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riches, honours, pleasures, blood, life, to follow after Christ:
riches, honours, pleasures, blood, life, to follow After christ:
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After such a Baptisme, the Heavens will open also, and take in thee into that glorious society above.
After such a Baptism, the Heavens will open also, and take in thee into that glorious society above.
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Christ surely is prized but little, therefore his Congregation is so small below and above.
christ surely is prized but little, Therefore his Congregation is so small below and above.
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The sinne of the Jewes is become the sinne of the Gentiles, my heart trembles to thinke what will become of us:
The sin of the Jews is become the sin of the Gentiles, my heart trembles to think what will become of us:
dt n1 pp-f dt np2 vbz vvn dt n1 pp-f dt n2-j, po11 n1 vvz pc-acp vvi r-crq vmb vvi pp-f pno12:
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What ever wee talke of Christ, and boast of his Temple above and below, we bid basely, for all.
What ever we talk of christ, and boast of his Temple above and below, we bid basely, for all.
q-crq av pns12 vvb pp-f np1, cc n1 pp-f po31 n1 a-acp cc a-acp, pns12 vvb av-j, c-acp d.
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Though Christ will take nothing for any thing he hath, yet you must come to him with all that ever you have in your hand,
Though christ will take nothing for any thing he hath, yet you must come to him with all that ever you have in your hand,
cs np1 vmb vvi pix p-acp d n1 pns31 vhz, av pn22 vmb vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp d cst av pn22 vhb p-acp po22 n1,
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if the Sunne would kisse you, kisse him;
if the Sun would kiss you, kiss him;
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COLOS. 1.25. Whereof I am made a Minister.COLOS. 1.25. Whereof I am made a Minister.
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DIaconos, a deacon ] the word is a title given to all sorts of Officers almost, in Gods new-house,DIaconos, a deacon ] the word is a title given to all sorts of Officers almost, in God's Newhouse,
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as signifyng that which is behoofull to them all, especially them that dispence soule vitall things, diligence, promptnesse, speedinesse.
as signifying that which is behooveful to them all, especially them that dispense soul vital things, diligence, promptness, speediness.
c-acp vvg d r-crq vbz j p-acp pno32 d, av-j pno32 cst vvb n1 j n2, n1, n1, n1.
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Soule dangers are all desperate, whats done for reliefe in this kinde, must be without delay,
Soul dangers Are all desperate, whats done for relief in this kind, must be without Delay,
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or else all is eternally lost;
or Else all is eternally lost;
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the Basilisk blastes and burnes every greene thing it comes upon, and makes death to every creature in a moment, his poyson is so fiery strong: Satan is such a Serpent;
the Basilisk blasts and burns every green thing it comes upon, and makes death to every creature in a moment, his poison is so fiery strong: Satan is such a Serpent;
dt n1 n2 cc vvz d j-jn n1 pn31 vvz p-acp, cc vvz n1 p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1, po31 n1 vbz av j j: np1 vbz d dt n1;
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not a Dart hee throwes, but it is so fiery, that it's mortall presently. [ In the day ] that thou eatest thou shalt die:
not a Dart he throws, but it is so fiery, that it's Mortal presently. [ In the day ] that thou Eatest thou shalt die:
xx dt n1 pns31 vvz, cc-acp pn31 vbz av j, cst pn31|vbz j-jn av-j. [ p-acp dt n1 ] cst pns21 vv2 pns21 vm2 vvi:
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eatest what? any of the Serpents poyson. [ Thou ] shalt die, the long-livest creature in the World.
Eatest what? any of the Serpents poison. [ Thou ] shalt die, the long-livest creature in the World.
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[ In the day ] thou eatest, (i) in the hower, in the present moment,[ In the day ] thou Eatest, (i) in the hour, in the present moment,
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although the long-livest creature, the Serpents poyson will dispatch thee.
although the long-livest creature, the Serpents poison will dispatch thee.
cs dt j n1, dt ng1 n1 vmb vvi pno21.
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Our patients who are spirituall Physitians, are all poisoned, strongly poisoned, their intrailes are afire, our worke is the giving of Antidotes, they must be speedy, death is marching so speedily and so directly to the heart.
Our patients who Are spiritual Physicians, Are all poisoned, strongly poisoned, their entrails Are afire, our work is the giving of Antidotes, they must be speedy, death is marching so speedily and so directly to the heart.
po12 n2 r-crq vbr j n2, vbr d vvn, av-j vvn, po32 n2 vbr j, po12 n1 vbz dt vvg pp-f n2, pns32 vmb vbi j, n1 vbz vvg av av-j cc av av-j p-acp dt n1.
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All this World is afire, it lies so neere that below it; every house in a blaze;
All this World is afire, it lies so near that below it; every house in a blaze;
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there are such lightnings and blastings from that region of darknesse, that not a soule upon earth but is black burnt,
there Are such lightnings and blastings from that region of darkness, that not a soul upon earth but is black burned,
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and in danger to be consumed: they had neede bestir them that worke about quenching internall flames, which take hold here:
and in danger to be consumed: they had need Bestir them that work about quenching internal flames, which take hold Here:
cc p-acp n1 pc-acp vbi vvn: pns32 vhd n1 vvi pno32 cst vvb p-acp vvg j n2, r-crq vvb vvi av:
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this is our worke to quench Hell fire. Two things are incomparably swift in bringing forth, corrupt affection and Divine wrath.
this is our work to quench Hell fire. Two things Are incomparably swift in bringing forth, corrupt affection and Divine wrath.
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The time is so little betweene conception and birth, in order to sinne, that it's not mentioned, Lust when it hath conceived brings forth sinne.
The time is so little between conception and birth, in order to sin, that it's not mentioned, Lust when it hath conceived brings forth sin.
dt n1 vbz av j p-acp n1 cc n1, p-acp n1 p-acp n1, cst pn31|vbz xx vvn, n1 c-crq pn31 vhz vvn vvz av n1.
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The Apostle doth not say that it brings forth in so many Moneths, or in so many yeares, two yeares or the like,
The Apostle does not say that it brings forth in so many Months, or in so many Years, two Years or the like,
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as Historians say the Elephant goes;
as Historians say the Elephant Goes;
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but when 'tas conceived it fals in travaile presently, and the soule cannot sleepe till it bee delivered.
but when 'tas conceived it falls in travail presently, and the soul cannot sleep till it be Delivered.
cc-acp c-crq pn31|vhz j-vvn pn31 vvz p-acp n1 av-j, cc dt n1 vmbx vvi p-acp pn31 vbb vvn.
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The wrath of God is just such another wombe, conceives and brings forth presently, internally or externally, upon soule or body, or both;
The wrath of God is just such Another womb, conceives and brings forth presently, internally or externally, upon soul or body, or both;
dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz av d j-jn n1, vvz cc vvz av av-j, av-j cc av-j, p-acp n1 cc n1, cc d;
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a sparke of fire no sooner takes, but it burns presently within the house, though you do not see all the out-parts of the house in a blaze presently;
a spark of fire no sooner Takes, but it burns presently within the house, though you do not see all the out-parts of the house in a blaze presently;
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a house is a fire a great while, before all the Towne cry, Fire, fire.
a house is a fire a great while, before all the Town cry, Fire, fire.
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Wrath kindled but a little (as the Psalmist speakes) in Gods breast against any man, it burnes presently against him,
Wrath kindled but a little (as the Psalmist speaks) in God's breast against any man, it burns presently against him,
n1 vvn p-acp dt j (c-acp dt n1 vvz) p-acp npg1 n1 p-acp d n1, pn31 vvz av-j p-acp pno31,
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though not visible presently, it sulters and takes more and more hold secretly, and breakes forth all in a blaze in a shorter or longer space,
though not visible presently, it sulters and Takes more and more hold secretly, and breaks forth all in a blaze in a shorter or longer Molle,
cs xx j av-j, pn31 n2 cc vvz dc cc av-dc vvi av-jn, cc vvz av d p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt jc cc jc n1,
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as tempests and windes arise, and as wisdome will. Spirituall Offices are shaped and injoyn'd in order to these nimble bearing wombes:
as tempests and winds arise, and as Wisdom will. Spiritual Offices Are shaped and enjoined in order to these nimble bearing wombs:
c-acp n2 cc n2 vvb, cc p-acp n1 vmb. j n2 vbr vvn cc vvd p-acp n1 p-acp d j j-vvg n2:
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Goe quickly make an atonement, wrath is begun, said Moses to Aaron. If wrath be begun,Go quickly make an atonement, wrath is begun, said Moses to Aaron. If wrath be begun,
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as if he had said, I know the nature of it, 'twill quickly make a dispatch of all,
as if he had said, I know the nature of it, it'll quickly make a dispatch of all,
c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, pns11 vvb dt n1 pp-f pn31, pn31|vmb av-j vvi dt n1 pp-f d,
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therefore bestir thee, be a Diaconos, a diligent speedy Officer, take a Censer and fire from off the Altar,
Therefore Bestir thee, be a Diaconos, a diligent speedy Officer, take a Censer and fire from off the Altar,
av vvb pno21, vbb dt fw-la, dt j j n1, vvb dt n1 cc n1 p-acp a-acp dt n1,
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and put out one fire with another. The nature of our Office, hintes the nature of your condition, 'tis very dangerous;
and put out one fire with Another. The nature of our Office, hintes the nature of your condition, it's very dangerous;
cc vvd av crd n1 p-acp j-jn. dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, vvz dt n1 pp-f po22 n1, pn31|vbz av j;
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of a sudden, sinners, you are undone: it should be laid to heart. Sinners are damnable venturous, not knowing the wayes of God;
of a sudden, Sinners, you Are undone: it should be laid to heart. Sinners Are damnable venturous, not knowing the ways of God;
pp-f dt j, n2, pn22 vbr vvn: pn31 vmd vbi vvn p-acp n1. n2 vbr j j, xx vvg dt n2 pp-f np1;
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they make nothing of sinne, and yet the wages of it is death, and paid presently.
they make nothing of sin, and yet the wages of it is death, and paid presently.
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The soule froward and wilfull, of a suddaine dispatched.
The soul froward and wilful, of a sudden dispatched.
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Say unto the children of Israel, Yee are a stif-neeked people. J will come up into the midst of thee in a moment, Say unto the children of Israel, Ye Are a stif-neeked people. J will come up into the midst of thee in a moment,
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and consume thee, &c. Exod. 33.5.and consume thee, etc. Exod 33.5.
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Christ is our Breath and Life, when resisted our Breath and Life departs, and leaves the dead corps to be stretched out, coffined and buried, when justice will.
christ is our Breath and Life, when resisted our Breath and Life departs, and leaves the dead corpse to be stretched out, coffined and buried, when Justice will.
np1 vbz po12 n1 cc n1, c-crq vvd po12 n1 cc n1 vvz, cc vvz dt j n1 pc-acp vbi vvn av, vvn cc vvn, c-crq n1 vmb.
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Christ and the soule parted, this is death;
christ and the soul parted, this is death;
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other things, as laying the man in his Grave, and such like, these are but businesses about the Funerall.
other things, as laying the man in his Grave, and such like, these Are but businesses about the Funeral.
j-jn n2, c-acp vvg dt n1 p-acp po31 j, cc d av-j, d vbr p-acp n2 p-acp dt n1.
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Sinner, Christ woes thee, dost thou regard him? He tels thee of the Harlot thou hast in thy bosome:
Sinner, christ woes thee, dost thou regard him? He tells thee of the Harlot thou hast in thy bosom:
n1, np1 n2 pno21, vd2 pns21 vvi pno31? pns31 vvz pno21 pp-f dt n1 pns21 vh2 p-acp po21 n1:
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doth thy soule rise against him? Why, turn thy face to the wall, draw up thy Legges in thy bed, thou wilt have a death-pull presently;
does thy soul rise against him? Why, turn thy face to the wall, draw up thy Legs in thy Bed, thou wilt have a death-pull presently;
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conscience will sting thee ere thou art aware;
conscience will sting thee ere thou art aware;
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and now Christ is setting foot in stirrup to be gone, he is now throwing off the dust of his feete, as a preparative to departure.
and now christ is setting foot in stirrup to be gone, he is now throwing off the dust of his feet, as a preparative to departure.
cc av np1 vbz vvg n1 p-acp n1 pc-acp vbi vvn, pns31 vbz av vvg a-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, c-acp dt n1 p-acp n1.
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Christ hath put the Knife now to thy throate, yea more, he hath stabbed thee to the heart,
christ hath put the Knife now to thy throat, yea more, he hath stabbed thee to the heart,
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and thou bleedest inwardly, what wilt thou do to stop and heale this wound? Didst thou dreame of a dart in thy heart, ere thou hadst done thy sport? to be shot from Heaven in the act of sinne, in the bosome of Delilah?
and thou bleedest inwardly, what wilt thou do to stop and heal this wound? Didst thou dream of a dart in thy heart, ere thou Hadst done thy sport? to be shot from Heaven in the act of sin, in the bosom of Delilah?
cc pns21 vv2 av-j, q-crq vm2 pns21 vdi p-acp vvi cc vvi d n1? vdd2 pns21 vvi pp-f dt n1 p-acp po21 n1, c-acp pns21 vhd2 vdn po21 n1? pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1?
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But 'tis not so with mee: though I eate forbidden fruit now and then;
But it's not so with me: though I eat forbidden fruit now and then;
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yet it agrees well enough with me, it doth not make tumblings and ruptures in my bowels.
yet it agrees well enough with me, it does not make tumblings and ruptures in my bowels.
av pn31 vvz av av-d p-acp pno11, pn31 vdz xx n1 n2-vvg cc n2 p-acp po11 n2.
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Death seiseth not upon all alike; some goe away in a swone. Insensibility is the deadliest condition of all.
Death seizeth not upon all alike; Some go away in a swoon. Insensibility is the deadliest condition of all.
n1 vvz xx p-acp d av; d vvb av p-acp dt n1. n1 vbz dt js n1 pp-f d.
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Christ disregarded, the soule is disregarded, in the hower that one is the other is;
christ disregarded, the soul is disregarded, in the hour that one is the other is;
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whether it now roare or bee still, all is one, Christ is, departed, there is no divine Life in the man;
whither it now roar or be still, all is one, christ is, departed, there is no divine Life in the man;
cs pn31 av vvi cc vbi j, d vbz pi, np1 vbz, vvn, pc-acp vbz dx j-jn n1 p-acp dt n1;
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you see but a corps, not a Christian, which will be buried out of Gods sight quickly.
you see but a corpse, not a Christian, which will be buried out of God's sighed quickly.
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The winde blowes where it lists, how it lists;
The wind blows where it lists, how it lists;
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of a night, of an instant it turnes and blowes against one, that was with one,
of a night, of an instant it turns and blows against one, that was with one,
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and drives the Vessell upon Rockes, and splits all.
and drives the Vessel upon Rocks, and splits all.
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A sinner is nobly and sweetly intreated for a season, this despised, the old one leaves the nest, hee cannot hatch what hee sits upon,
A sinner is nobly and sweetly entreated for a season, this despised, the old one leaves the nest, he cannot hatch what he sits upon,
dt n1 vbz av-j cc av-j vvn p-acp dt n1, d vvn, dt j pi vvz dt n1, pns31 vmbx vvi r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp,
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and therefore that stranger which hath blowne upon the egges, and chilled them with handling, let him suck them too now,
and Therefore that stranger which hath blown upon the eggs, and chilled them with handling, let him suck them too now,
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or teare them, or do what hee will with them. I beseech you sinners know your day, your hower:
or tear them, or do what he will with them. I beseech you Sinners know your day, your hour:
cc vvi pno32, cc vdb r-crq pns31 vmb p-acp pno32. pns11 vvb pn22 n2 vvb po22 n1, po22 n1:
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He wooes hartily, yet not in ordinately, as some Lovers doe, that will never give over, that die when they cannot obtaine.
He Woes heartily, yet not in ordinately, as Some Lovers do, that will never give over, that die when they cannot obtain.
pns31 vvz av-j, av xx p-acp av-j, c-acp d n2 vdb, cst vmb av-x vvi a-acp, cst vvi c-crq pns32 vmbx vvi.
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Christ kils others that will not love him, but never kills himselfe with love; he can of a wooer, become a slayer of you, and all in one day, yea in one hower.
christ kills Others that will not love him, but never kills himself with love; he can of a wooer, become a slayer of you, and all in one day, yea in one hour.
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Wherefore receive that holy word, Luke 12.36.
Wherefore receive that holy word, Lycia 12.36.
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Let your Loyns be girded about, saith hee, and your lights burning, and yee your selves like unto men that waite for their Lord, Let your Loins be girded about, Says he, and your lights burning, and ye your selves like unto men that wait for their Lord,
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when he will returne from the wedding, and when he commeth and knocketh they may open to him [ immediatly.
when he will return from the wedding, and when he comes and knocketh they may open to him [ immediately.
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] If you thinke out of pride and stoutnesse to make Christ waite your leasure, till you have taken your fill of forbidden things,] If you think out of pride and stoutness to make christ wait your leisure, till you have taken your fill of forbidden things,
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and gone on as far as ever Nature and Life could let you goe, you will be deceived;
and gone on as Far as ever Nature and Life could let you go, you will be deceived;
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Christ will in this case leave knocking, and only marke the doore, and be gone.
christ will in this case leave knocking, and only mark the door, and be gone.
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Some are hard to vomit, there is such a concinnity betweene the stomack and what filth is burnt to the coates of it; twill goe hard with such.
some Are hard to vomit, there is such a concinnity between the stomach and what filth is burned to the coats of it; 'twill go hard with such.
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Some cast up presently as soone as nature is offended.
some cast up presently as soon as nature is offended.
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So do you saith Christ, open immediately, what I knock for to be delivered up, deliver it up imediately, I will not waite.
So do you Says christ, open immediately, what I knock for to be Delivered up, deliver it up Immediately, I will not wait.
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Christ makes short quick worke in the Earth, when he hath to do with meer earth, that will be no more.
christ makes short quick work in the Earth, when he hath to do with mere earth, that will be no more.
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Gods servants have a jubilee at death, the trumpet sounds, and the soul which long lived in bondage in the body, is made to go out free, to a state of freedome and felicity to all eternity. But ah!
God's Servants have a jubilee At death, the trumpet sounds, and the soul which long lived in bondage in the body, is made to go out free, to a state of freedom and felicity to all eternity. But ah!
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His you are to whom you serve, and Sathan will claim his propriety, when you come to die,
His you Are to whom you serve, and Sathan will claim his propriety, when you come to die,
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If our discourse discover any in a state of bondage, let God be honoured, and the condition taken to heart, the soul is lost else.
If our discourse discover any in a state of bondage, let God be honoured, and the condition taken to heart, the soul is lost Else.
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I can but demonstrate to you from truth, that of these you are overcome and in bondage, if bad.
I can but demonstrate to you from truth, that of these you Are overcome and in bondage, if bad.
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What principles are preferred in the soul for ordering life, you best know, look to these;
What principles Are preferred in the soul for ordering life, you best know, look to these;
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and to embrace such doctrines as tend to destroy Christ and grace.
and to embrace such doctrines as tend to destroy christ and grace.
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and this made a vomiting like a dog, and therefore are you so apt to return to it again,
and this made a vomiting like a dog, and Therefore Are you so apt to return to it again,
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what you left for a while, you did not dislike it, it onely disliked you,
what you left for a while, you did not dislike it, it only disliked you,
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but then there's himself as well as he could, 'tis but a proverb saith he fulfilled, The dog is returned to his vomit; you were never but dogs;
but then there's himself as well as he could, it's but a proverb Says he fulfilled, The dog is returned to his vomit; you were never but Dogs;
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and set up this in their souls through love, to to guide their course. Ah, saith the Apostle, you are overcome now, and brought in bondage;
and Set up this in their Souls through love, to to guide their course. Ah, Says the Apostle, you Are overcome now, and brought in bondage;
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That which is set up within for a rule of motion, that hath overcome the man: they had taken in false light,
That which is Set up within for a Rule of motion, that hath overcome the man: they had taken in false Light,
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Of what a man is [ overcome ] of the same he is brought in bondage. Of what a man is [ overcome ] of the same he is brought in bondage.
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and not from this good action, or that, nor not from this bad action or that:
and not from this good actium, or that, nor not from this bad actium or that:
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Men little eie their hearts, yet from thence must be drawn the denomination of your state,
Men little eye their hearts, yet from thence must be drawn the denomination of your state,
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and obedience to these in love, speaks a servant of corruption.
and Obedience to these in love, speaks a servant of corruption.
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The old man hath his commands, his commands are alwayes congruous to flesh, not to truth,
The old man hath his commands, his commands Are always congruous to Flesh, not to truth,
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and yet rules all in the most, and shall do so, & that is a state of bondage.
and yet rules all in the most, and shall do so, & that is a state of bondage.
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The law can charge no guilt upon a believer, because grace hath satisfied:
The law can charge no guilt upon a believer, Because grace hath satisfied:
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It is but one redeemer that pleads for us in spirituall things and in corporall, and therefore in all mercies both spirituall and corporall, let Christ be honoured and praised.
It is but one redeemer that pleads for us in spiritual things and in corporal, and Therefore in all Mercies both spiritual and corporal, let christ be honoured and praised.
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See a full plain place, Prov. 23.18. Enter not into the fields of the fatherlesse, for their redeemer is mightie, he shall plead their cause with thee.
See a full plain place, Curae 23.18. Enter not into the fields of the fatherless, for their redeemer is mighty, he shall plead their cause with thee.
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One redeemer works all redemptions for soul and body: one redeemer pleads in soul-cases, and in bodily cases.
One redeemer works all redemptions for soul and body: one redeemer pleads in soul-cases, and in bodily cases.
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you had had your bloud trod under foot by those which have long trod under foot the bloud of Christ:
you had had your blood trod under foot by those which have long trod under foot the blood of christ:
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had not he pleaded for you wth his bloud, you had been all ere this, tumbling in your own bloud;
had not he pleaded for you with his blood, you had been all ere this, tumbling in your own blood;
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you had not had the lives of your bodies, nor the livelihood of your estates at this houre, had not your redeemer pleaded for you;
you had not had the lives of your bodies, nor the livelihood of your estates At this hour, had not your redeemer pleaded for you;
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look upon temporall redemptions which now Christ makes, and see if you can blesse him for these:
look upon temporal redemptions which now christ makes, and see if you can bless him for these:
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Bodily redemption is but the outside of soul-redemption; I hope the blindest sight will be able to see the out-sides of mercy. Blind wretches!
Bodily redemption is but the outside of soul-redemption; I hope the blindest sighed will be able to see thee outsides of mercy. Blind wretches!
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Not a deliverance in these bloudy times, but from the bloud of Christ, from that great redeemer that sits in heaven.
Not a deliverance in these bloody times, but from the blood of christ, from that great redeemer that sits in heaven.
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what mercy comes to either, is a blessing from Christ as a Redeemer.
what mercy comes to either, is a blessing from christ as a Redeemer.
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The redemption we speak of here, and would have you thankfull for, respects your souls, and your bodies;
The redemption we speak of Here, and would have you thankful for, respects your Souls, and your bodies;
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but take him up out of his bloud, and bath him, and perfume him, and lay him to sleep in the arms of his father.
but take him up out of his blood, and both him, and perfume him, and lay him to sleep in the arms of his father.
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Nature abhorres burying things in their own bloud, you must not bury Christ in his own bloud,
Nature abhors burying things in their own blood, you must not bury christ in his own blood,
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and carry him to heaven, and bury him there.
and carry him to heaven, and bury him there.
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You must not bury Christ in his works, but take him up out of his works and words,
You must not bury christ in his works, but take him up out of his works and words,
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he that died for you on earth, must be perfumed by praises, and carried to his own countrey, and buried in heaven.
he that died for you on earth, must be perfumed by praises, and carried to his own country, and buried in heaven.
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He that died for us must be perfumed and carried home honourably, and buried in his own countrey as Jacob was;
He that died for us must be perfumed and carried home honourably, and buried in his own country as Jacob was;
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nor affections be able to lie still.
nor affections be able to lie still.
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his lips are opened, as the Psalmist speaks, 'tis but stirre thy tongue, and matter cannot be wanting,his lips Are opened, as the Psalmist speaks, it's but stir thy tongue, and matter cannot be wanting,
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yea his instrument tuned and put into his hand;
yea his Instrument tuned and put into his hand;
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who ever hangs by his harp, a redeemed person must not, because he hath his advantage with him above all others, his lesson set and laid before him,
who ever hangs by his harp, a redeemed person must not, Because he hath his advantage with him above all Others, his Lesson Set and laid before him,
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Freedome binds man all must be sent to heaven that is saved from hell. Let the redeemed say this, and say that, saith the Psalmist. Redemption is obligation;
Freedom binds man all must be sent to heaven that is saved from hell. Let the redeemed say this, and say that, Says the Psalmist. Redemption is obligation;
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precious bloud must stirre, and precious spirits leap from this consideration as high as heaven, and spurtle up in Gods face.
precious blood must stir, and precious spirits leap from this consideration as high as heaven, and spurtle up in God's face.
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The redemption of the soul is precious, silver would not reach it, gold would not reach it, onely the precious bloud of Christ would do it:
The redemption of the soul is precious, silver would not reach it, gold would not reach it, only the precious blood of christ would do it:
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Which words are spoken in way of admiration and thanksgiving, and are but the continuation of that thanksgiving, which is begun in the verse fore-going.
Which words Are spoken in Way of admiration and thanksgiving, and Are but the continuation of that thanksgiving, which is begun in the verse foregoing.
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In whom we have redemption through his bloud. In whom we have redemption through his blood.
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and I am the rather induced unto it, because 'tis the use made in my text:
and I am the rather induced unto it, Because it's the use made in my text:
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Let the redeemed admire and adore the redeemer, this one thing I will touch, and give up the point,
Let the redeemed admire and adore the redeemer, this one thing I will touch, and give up the point,
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and in the midst of this body shall not I loose my soul? Now the sinner is turned from iniquity, and now the redeemer comes to Sion.
and in the midst of this body shall not I lose my soul? Now the sinner is turned from iniquity, and now the redeemer comes to Sion.
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Enemies are got into a body, and are deadly strong, a body of death besets my soul,
Enemies Are god into a body, and Are deadly strong, a body of death besets my soul,
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When bondage makes crying out: O what shall I do, and who shall deliver me!
When bondage makes crying out: Oh what shall I do, and who shall deliver me!
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I have seen the bondage of my people, and I have heard their cry, saith God.I have seen the bondage of my people, and I have herd their cry, Says God.
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and this will be wrought, it will spring and grow insensibly out of those pantings and breathings which are upon you:
and this will be wrought, it will spring and grow insensibly out of those pantings and breathings which Are upon you:
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and your hearts beat to be redeemed? That's well: then there is but one step more, believe and you are redeemed out of bondage;
and your hearts beatrice to be redeemed? That's well: then there is but one step more, believe and you Are redeemed out of bondage;
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Sinners will you be made whole? will you be delivered out of the bondage of sinne? Do your affections burn,
Sinners will you be made Whole? will you be Delivered out of the bondage of sin? Do your affections burn,
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you will never get deliverance in this way.
you will never get deliverance in this Way.
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but content your selves to rub-along in them as many lumpish persons do in some bodily diseases;
but content your selves to rub-along in them as many lumpish Persons do in Some bodily diseases;
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you have lien long under infirmities, and yet have no will to be made whole, that is, no ardent affection to be redeemed out of them,
you have lain long under infirmities, and yet have no will to be made Whole, that is, no Ardent affection to be redeemed out of them,
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Wonder not at it, for your case is shadowed out in it;
Wonder not At it, for your case is shadowed out in it;
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Wilt thou be made whole? Whole? why one would think it a strange question to one that had lien in that extremity so long.Wilt thou be made Whole? whole? why one would think it a strange question to one that had lain in that extremity so long.
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and therefore you have him proposing the law of redemption first ▪ to that man which had lien thirty and eight years at the pool;
and Therefore you have him proposing the law of redemption First ▪ to that man which had lain thirty and eight Years At the pool;
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So the proper action of the Sonne is to redeem, and he hath his proper law about this work ▪ without the observation of which, he will not foul his fingers with filthy souls,
So the proper actium of the Son is to Redeem, and he hath his proper law about this work ▪ without the observation of which, he will not foul his fingers with filthy Souls,
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you must be led by the spirit; for if you grieve him, he will not comfort you:
you must be led by the Spirit; for if you grieve him, he will not Comfort you:
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It is the proper action of the spirit to comfort, and this spirit hath its law.
It is the proper actium of the Spirit to Comfort, and this Spirit hath its law.
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As every creature hath its proper action, so also it hath its proper law, and without the observation of which, it will not so act.
As every creature hath its proper actium, so also it hath its proper law, and without the observation of which, it will not so act.
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this is that turning from transgression, which the prophet speaks of, and to which state a redeemer is promised: Esa. 59.20. And the redeemer shall come to Sion, and to them that turn from transgression in Jacob. There is the proper and peculiar law of the redeemer, which if ye observe not, ye cannot be redeemed.
this is that turning from Transgression, which the Prophet speaks of, and to which state a redeemer is promised: Isaiah 59.20. And the redeemer shall come to Sion, and to them that turn from Transgression in Jacob. There is the proper and peculiar law of the redeemer, which if you observe not, you cannot be redeemed.
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Hagarins, lay to heart your condition betime, and enquire after a Redeeemer; grone under your bondage, and the redeemer will come to you:
Hagarins, lay to heart your condition betime, and inquire After a Redeemer; groan under your bondage, and the redeemer will come to you:
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Soul-bondage is a gendring thing, as the Gospel useth the expression, one degree of bondage genders another, till at last you be so fast bound, that there will be no loosing.
Soul-bondage is a gendering thing, as the Gospel uses the expression, one degree of bondage genders Another, till At last you be so fast bound, that there will be no losing.
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What is done at the last judgment, is done as the acts of the Medes and Persians, that is, not to be recalled.
What is done At the last judgement, is done as the acts of the Medes and Persians, that is, not to be Recalled.
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Now is bondage sealed, make free who can:
Now is bondage sealed, make free who can:
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now they are more mine, for ever mine, saith the devil: and God will not wrong the devil of his own.
now they Are more mine, for ever mine, Says the Devil: and God will not wrong the Devil of his own.
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and the Goalour stands up, These are my prisoners saith Sathan; that shall be tried saith Christ; Judgement is given upon triall:
and the Goalour Stands up, These Are my Prisoners Says Sathan; that shall be tried Says christ; Judgement is given upon trial:
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what a black jubilee is death to Sathans servants? The trumpet sounds, and bondmen with their chains gingling come forth to the Judge of all the world,
what a black jubilee is death to Satan's Servants? The trumpet sounds, and bondmen with their chains gingling come forth to the Judge of all the world,
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though he say little to you now.
though he say little to you now.
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and what soever the whole will of God requires, that grace which hath died obliges to.
and what soever the Whole will of God requires, that grace which hath died obliges to.
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We are under grace, that is, under all the commands of it, to fulfill all that righteousnesse,We Are under grace, that is, under all the commands of it, to fulfil all that righteousness,
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as farre forth as we can, which grace hath fulfilled exactly;
as Far forth as we can, which grace hath fulfilled exactly;
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we are under grace immediately, and under the law mediately, as love to Christ sets the soul to the fulfilling of the whole will of God ▪ quantum in se est. Redemption notes release from guilt, and from rigour;
we Are under grace immediately, and under the law mediately, as love to christ sets the soul to the fulfilling of the Whole will of God ▪ quantum in se est. Redemption notes release from guilt, and from rigour;
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sinne doth not dame, nor duty doth not discourage, precepts bind graciously, to the utmost of what imperfect man is able,
sin does not dame, nor duty does not discourage, Precepts bind graciously, to the utmost of what imperfect man is able,
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and not to the utmost of what a perfect rule may require. Redemption is from a yoke of bondage, and not from all yokes:
and not to the utmost of what a perfect Rule may require. Redemption is from a yoke of bondage, and not from all yokes:
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from a yoke of bondage to an easie yoke, and a light burthen; from legall bondage, to Gospel bondage, which is perfect libertie:
from a yoke of bondage to an easy yoke, and a Light burden; from Legal bondage, to Gospel bondage, which is perfect liberty:
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which is a law as James calls it, but yet a perfect law of liberty. Redemption is from all sinne, but from no service, which the Gospel calls for.
which is a law as James calls it, but yet a perfect law of liberty. Redemption is from all sin, but from no service, which the Gospel calls for.
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Gospel release is likewise double, in heaven or in earth, their is a loosing in heaven,
Gospel release is likewise double, in heaven or in earth, their is a losing in heaven,
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and a loosing in earth, a discharge in the person of Christ, and a discharge in our own person, a generall discharge in a generall person,and a losing in earth, a discharge in the person of christ, and a discharge in our own person, a general discharge in a general person,
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and a particular discharge made out by that generall person, to every particular.
and a particular discharge made out by that general person, to every particular.
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There is peace in Jesus Christ, and preaching of peace by Jesus Christ, deliverance made for captives,
There is peace in jesus christ, and preaching of peace by jesus christ, deliverance made for captives,
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and deliverance preached to captives, a ministeriall discharge. Divine discharge hath a double administration, one above, and another below:
and deliverance preached to captives, a ministerial discharge. Divine discharge hath a double administration, one above, and Another below:
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heaven is made to speak and explain her self out of earth, and to tell to whom it belongs,
heaven is made to speak and explain her self out of earth, and to tell to whom it belongs,
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and then the redeemed can say, that his redeemer lives; and this is Gods bearing record in earth. Much love breaking forth in earthen ordinances,
and then the redeemed can say, that his redeemer lives; and this is God's bearing record in earth. Much love breaking forth in earthen ordinances,
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and running out of earthen vessells, to the sensible apprehension of the beloved; a voice from heaven in earth;
and running out of earthen vessels, to the sensible apprehension of the Beloved; a voice from heaven in earth;
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in a frail corrupt state, a distinct artificiall voice, Thou art all fair; and yet understood by none but the party to whom 'tis spoken;
in a frail corrupt state, a distinct artificial voice, Thou art all fair; and yet understood by none but the party to whom it's spoken;
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a white stone with a name fairly ingraven in it, and yet none can see it or reade it, but he that receives it.
a white stone with a name fairly engraven in it, and yet none can see it or read it, but he that receives it.
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Our discharge in heaven, in what state and glory 'tis, is peculiar to those agents, 'tween whom things first passe,
Our discharge in heaven, in what state and glory it's, is peculiar to those agents, between whom things First pass,
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and without hint, I think to us here.
and without hint, I think to us Here.
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Our discharge here, in what state and glory 'tis carried, within in the soul, ask not me,
Our discharge Here, in what state and glory it's carried, within in the soul, ask not me,
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but ask your own souls, for 'tis honour peculiar and private, to every redeemed soul, and carried with more state or lesse, according to the pleasure of God.
but ask your own Souls, for it's honour peculiar and private, to every redeemed soul, and carried with more state or less, according to the pleasure of God.
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The summe of all is this, Redemption is a sinner discharged by the death of Christ from the power of sinne and wrath.
The sum of all is this, Redemption is a sinner discharged by the death of christ from the power of sin and wrath.
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Is this condition yours? My question is generall, are you bond or free? Bodily bondage is very discernable, but soul-bondage is very indiscernable:
Is this condition yours? My question is general, Are you bound or free? Bodily bondage is very discernible, but Soul-bondage is very indiscernible:
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We are Abrahams children, and never were in bondage to any, said the Jews; and yet were never out of bondage to the devil.We Are Abrahams children, and never were in bondage to any, said the jews; and yet were never out of bondage to the Devil.
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Senses pleased, conscience asleep, the man blesses himself in his condition, as the freest man in the world;
Senses pleased, conscience asleep, the man Blesses himself in his condition, as the Freest man in the world;
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he hath what he will, he can do what he will, and none within cry out of him;
he hath what he will, he can do what he will, and none within cry out of him;
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he can eat what he will, and drink what he will, and nothing tumbles nor wambles in his stomach in the afternoon;
he can eat what he will, and drink what he will, and nothing tumbles nor wambles in his stomach in the afternoon;
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troubled with no bitter regurgitations from conscience, and what freer condition then this in supposition, and yet what condition more desperate slavery then this? If these men be free.
troubled with no bitter regurgitations from conscience, and what freer condition then this in supposition, and yet what condition more desperate slavery then this? If these men be free.
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they are free among the dead, and therefore if you have any life, look about you.
they Are free among the dead, and Therefore if you have any life, look about you.
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Soul-powers are dead, and therefore is the soul so free to do what it lists; without controll.
Soul-powers Are dead, and Therefore is the soul so free to do what it lists; without control.
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Loose souls, you are no free-men, but dead men, and all friends are dead that should look to you;
Lose Souls, you Are no freemen, but dead men, and all Friends Are dead that should look to you;
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understanding is dead, affection dead, conscience dead, and therefore are you so lively in sinne, so free to do what you list.
understanding is dead, affection dead, conscience dead, and Therefore Are you so lively in sin, so free to do what you list.
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The soul dead in sinne, wrath tolls and rings out; but the dead heare nothing. The dead are buried out of Gods sight, ere they are aware;
The soul dead in sin, wrath tolls and rings out; but the dead hear nothing. The dead Are buried out of God's sighed, ere they Are aware;
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hell is the grave of a dead soul, which is farthest out of Gods sight of any place;
hell is the grave of a dead soul, which is farthest out of God's sighed of any place;
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and that is the Golgotha for souls, the place of spirituall skulls, where the skulls of the inward man lie.
and that is the Golgotha for Souls, the place of spiritual skulls, where the skulls of the inward man lie.
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Prepare mourning, you that have dead in your houses and hearts, for the dead will be buried quickly and strangely, hell opens of a sudden,
Prepare mourning, you that have dead in your houses and hearts, for the dead will be buried quickly and strangely, hell Opens of a sudden,
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and takes in her dead, which is a strange grave and buriall. Bodily bondage is exactly looked after, but soul-bondage not;
and Takes in her dead, which is a strange grave and burial. Bodily bondage is exactly looked After, but Soul-bondage not;
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parts are imployed much without, but little within, and this fault is very common and very crying.
parts Are employed much without, but little within, and this fault is very Common and very crying.
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I am afraid there is many amongst you, that do not know what spirituall bondage is,
I am afraid there is many among you, that do not know what spiritual bondage is,
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and yet it speaks out it self.
and yet it speaks out it self.
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There is a spirit of bondage, and a state of bondage, the one is terrible, the other is damnable, I will touch them each a little ▪ that you may truly know your state and remedy.
There is a Spirit of bondage, and a state of bondage, the one is terrible, the other is damnable, I will touch them each a little ▪ that you may truly know your state and remedy.
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A spirit of bondage is a frequent application of the displeasure of God, without just ground.
A Spirit of bondage is a frequent application of the displeasure of God, without just ground.
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Wrath is many mens due, but they which should apply it to themselves do not, and they which should not, do;
Wrath is many men's due, but they which should apply it to themselves do not, and they which should not, do;
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and the devil is in both, to destroy all if it were possible.
and the Devil is in both, to destroy all if it were possible.
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Men which love their sinnes, and are loth to leave them, make application of nothing but mercy and these choak themselves with sweet meats, and surfet of childrens bread;
Men which love their Sins, and Are loath to leave them, make application of nothing but mercy and these choke themselves with sweet Meats, and surfeit of Children's bred;
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men which are weary of their sinnes ▪ and would gladly leave them, make application of nothing bur justice,
men which Are weary of their Sins ▪ and would gladly leave them, make application of nothing burr Justice,
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and this is deadly too, if God did not pitty it, and cure it.
and this is deadly too, if God did not pity it, and cure it.
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Application of God is mans prerogative alone, to restore his happinesse, but it is rarely used rightly to this end;
Application of God is men prerogative alone, to restore his happiness, but it is rarely used rightly to this end;
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it makes bondage still, and not redemption from it, when not grounded truly upon the word.
it makes bondage still, and not redemption from it, when not grounded truly upon the word.
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False application is still from false principles, with a diabolicall power concurring.
False application is still from false principles, with a diabolical power concurring.
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A man not well enlightened thinks his life must be perfect, ere his soul must apply Christ;
A man not well enlightened thinks his life must be perfect, ere his soul must apply christ;
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but the one cannot be, and the want of the other keeps the soul in bondage, in hell here.
but the one cannot be, and the want of the other keeps the soul in bondage, in hell Here.
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Sinne felt and loathed, Christ prized and yet unapplyed, is a spirit of bondage:
Sin felt and loathed, christ prized and yet unapplied, is a Spirit of bondage:
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fear eats out this poore soul, and if there were no dreadfull doings in the land,
Fear eats out this poor soul, and if there were no dreadful doings in the land,
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yet this soul would still be at his wits end, because like Rachel, a refuser of his own mercy:
yet this soul would still be At his wits end, Because like Rachel, a refuser of his own mercy:
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This is a house of bondage for a time.
This is a house of bondage for a time.
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We have told you of a spirit of bondage, and now we are to tell you of a state of bondage,
We have told you of a Spirit of bondage, and now we Are to tell you of a state of bondage,
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and this the Apostle very exactly sets forth, 2, Pet. 2.19, Whilest they promised them liberty, they themselves are the servants of corruption:
and this the Apostle very exactly sets forth, 2, Pet. 2.19, Whilst they promised them liberty, they themselves Are the Servants of corruption:
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for of whom a man is overcome, of the same is he brought in bondage. for of whom a man is overcome, of the same is he brought in bondage.
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Mans will proposed as a rule, and all voluntarily and violently serving this, is a state of bondage.
men will proposed as a Rule, and all voluntarily and violently serving this, is a state of bondage.
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Corruption is an ill inmate, and a worse landlord;
Corruption is an ill inmate, and a Worse landlord;
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the law can charge no guilt, but grace can charge duty, that is, what soever the royall law,
the law can charge no guilt, but grace can charge duty, that is, what soever the royal law,
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Coloss. 1.14. In whom we have redemption, &c, JUstification hath here a double expression, proper, and borrowed, and so 'tis called redemption: proper,Coloss. 1.14. In whom we have redemption, etc., JUstification hath Here a double expression, proper, and borrowed, and so it's called redemption: proper,
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and so 'tis called forgivenesse of sinnes. The cause of justification hath here likewise a double expression, remote and proximate.
and so it's called forgiveness of Sins. The cause of justification hath Here likewise a double expression, remote and proximate.
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Remote Christ, noted in these words, in whom, &c. Proximate, his bloud, which is not put abstractively, but concretly or comprehensively.
Remote christ, noted in these words, in whom, etc. Proximate, his blood, which is not put abstractively, but concretly or comprehensively.
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In whom we have redemption through his bloud &c.In whom we have redemption through his blood etc.
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Justification, according to its double expression, I purpose to prosecute, and in that order, which here by the holy Ghost laid down, beginning first with its borrowed expression, Redemption, In whom we have redemption, &c. Redemption notes four things, a person in bondage, a prise paid a release, and a free state;
Justification, according to its double expression, I purpose to prosecute, and in that order, which Here by the holy Ghost laid down, beginning First with its borrowed expression, Redemption, In whom we have redemption, etc. Redemption notes four things, a person in bondage, a prize paid a release, and a free state;
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all which it may be I may little open to you.
all which it may be I may little open to you.
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Redemption notes bondage a destressed state, and such a distressed state, to wit, one thing under the burthensome and destructive power of another; so was Israel under Pharaoh.
Redemption notes bondage a distressed state, and such a distressed state, to wit, one thing under the burdensome and destructive power of Another; so was Israel under Pharaoh.
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Egypt was a house of bondage, many together under a burdensome destructive power; and it was to preach their spirituall condition;
Egypt was a house of bondage, many together under a burdensome destructive power; and it was to preach their spiritual condition;
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and their stubbornnesse occasioned that strong way of instruction. God made a fescue of the body, to point to the soul:
and their stubbornness occasioned that strong Way of instruction. God made a fescue of the body, to point to the soul:
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fallen man is a soul slave, under the burdensome destructive power of sinne, and wrath;
fallen man is a soul slave, under the burdensome destructive power of sin, and wrath;
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lust carries him captive to sinne, sinne carries him captive to wrath, and wrath carries him captive to hell, which is the great house of bondage for eternitie;
lust carries him captive to sin, sin carries him captive to wrath, and wrath carries him captive to hell, which is the great house of bondage for eternity;
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where many are together, under a tormenting destructive power as long as God is. Prisons have various rooms;
where many Are together, under a tormenting destructive power as long as God is. Prisons have various rooms;
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but some more sad then others, much lower and darker then others; hell is the dungeon of the house of bondage which fallen man is in;
but Some more sad then Others, much lower and Darker then Others; hell is the dungeon of the house of bondage which fallen man is in;
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all the rooms are under the same roof, under the same power and wrath, and doores out of one into another,
all the rooms Are under the same roof, under the same power and wrath, and doors out of one into Another,
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and but a wall between room and room, but a wall between a man in sinne, and a man in hell:
and but a wall between room and room, but a wall between a man in sin, and a man in hell:
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this is a sad condition, yet universall, not a child of Adam free born.
this is a sad condition, yet universal, not a child of Adam free born.
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Jews and Gentiles, all are under sinne, so many men, and so men slaves, [ I am carnall ] and sold under sinne, saith the Apostle.
jews and Gentiles, all Are under sin, so many men, and so men slaves, [ I am carnal ] and sold under sin, Says the Apostle.
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As a slave is sold from one bondage to another, so one sinne sells my soul to another,
As a slave is sold from one bondage to Another, so one sin sells my soul to Another,
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and all sinne sells me to the displeasure of God: me thinks this is the Apostles fancie of the thing I am upon.
and all sin sells me to the displeasure of God: me thinks this is the Apostles fancy of the thing I am upon.
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Not a man but in miserie, and not a miserie but in sinne;
Not a man but in misery, and not a misery but in sin;
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sinne is the great house of bondage here, in which we are all, in which you are, and I am.
sin is the great house of bondage Here, in which we Are all, in which you Are, and I am.
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I am carnall and sold under sinne, and so are you, and this is the case of all naturally, which is intimated in the text. In whom we have redemption;I am carnal and sold under sin, and so Are you, and this is the case of all naturally, which is intimated in the text. In whom we have redemption;
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the Apostle puts in himself and those to whom he wrote. Fallen man is under the power of sinne, and under the power of wrath;
the Apostle puts in himself and those to whom he wrote. Fallen man is under the power of sin, and under the power of wrath;
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sinne can do what it will with the soul, and so can justice with soul and bodie, and yet be just.
sin can do what it will with the soul, and so can Justice with soul and body, and yet be just.
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Sinne is Gods enemie, and hath made God mans enemie, man is under the power of the greatest adversarie in the world;
Sin is God's enemy, and hath made God men enemy, man is under the power of the greatest adversary in the world;
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a punishing power is fallen mans keeper, and it follows him whithersoever he goes: some dead have a waking ghost, to tell under whose custody they are;
a punishing power is fallen men keeper, and it follows him whithersoever he Goes: Some dead have a waking ghost, to tell under whose custody they Are;
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as after a man is brought home to God and goodnesse, mercy follows the man to the end of his dayes whereever he goes,
as After a man is brought home to God and Goodness, mercy follows the man to the end of his days wherever he Goes,
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and the man under the custody of love, and of a friend for ever:
and the man under the custody of love, and of a friend for ever:
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so before brought home to God, man is a prisoner to wrath, and under the custody of a ruining power,
so before brought home to God, man is a prisoner to wrath, and under the custody of a ruining power,
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and this follows him up and down the world to the end of his dayes, They shall follow close after thee, saith God, speaking of sword and famine.
and this follows him up and down the world to the end of his days, They shall follow close After thee, Says God, speaking of sword and famine.
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Wrath is ordered to follow close after sinners, as its prisoners, lest they should escape away before satisfaction be made.
Wrath is ordered to follow close After Sinners, as its Prisoners, lest they should escape away before satisfaction be made.
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This as the other I spake of ere while, is a generall condition;
This as the other I spoke of ere while, is a general condition;
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as all are under the power of sinne, so are all under the power of wrath,
as all Are under the power of sin, so Are all under the power of wrath,
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and not a man but a captive to divine displeasure naturally; ceased upon by justice, and under custody for hell, if no redemption come.
and not a man but a captive to divine displeasure naturally; ceased upon by Justice, and under custody for hell, if no redemption come.
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The house of bondage hath three rooms, sinne, wrath, and destruction, and they all lie one within another.
The house of bondage hath three rooms, sin, wrath, and destruction, and they all lie one within Another.
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There is a bondage of sinne, and a bondage of wrath, and a bondage of corruption,
There is a bondage of sin, and a bondage of wrath, and a bondage of corruption,
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as the Apostle calls the languishing state of the whole creation, and all these mutually depending, and a common condition;
as the Apostle calls the languishing state of the Whole creation, and all these mutually depending, and a Common condition;
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the earth perishing every creature upon the earth perishing, man the noblest creature, under the bondage of sinne, wrath,
the earth perishing every creature upon the earth perishing, man the Noblest creature, under the bondage of sin, wrath,
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and destruction, and all hinted here in these words, we have redemption, that is, from sinne, wrath, and the fruits of it.
and destruction, and all hinted Here in these words, we have redemption, that is, from sin, wrath, and the fruits of it.
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Redemption notes satisfaction, power holding and loosing it self, as having found a ransome. Redemption is no free thing simply, though so in order to us;
Redemption notes satisfaction, power holding and losing it self, as having found a ransom. Redemption is no free thing simply, though so in order to us;
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what is free to us, is not to Christ, satisfaction is made to justice, and so the prisoner set free, We are bought with a prise.
what is free to us, is not to christ, satisfaction is made to Justice, and so the prisoner Set free, We Are bought with a prize.
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Power commanding, proposeth its will, will proposeth its justice, justice proposeth its violation to the delinquent,
Power commanding, Proposeth its will, will Proposeth its Justice, Justice Proposeth its violation to the delinquent,
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and demands it recompence according to this:
and demands it recompense according to this:
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violation of truth, of the least truth, is the death of Gods will, and so the death of himself;
violation of truth, of the least truth, is the death of God's will, and so the death of himself;
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the death of one thing, in justice calls for the death of another, and without delay will have it.
the death of one thing, in Justice calls for the death of Another, and without Delay will have it.
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In the day thou eatest thou shalt die. In the day thou Eatest thou shalt die.
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The death of God, is more then the death of all the men in the world,
The death of God, is more then the death of all the men in the world,
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and therefore justice demands more for satisfaction, then mere man-dying, for if man-dying would make God satisfaction,
and Therefore Justice demands more for satisfaction, then mere man-dying, for if man-dying would make God satisfaction,
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then when all men are dead, justice would be satisfied, and so the drowning of the whole world, would have been its ransome,
then when all men Are dead, Justice would be satisfied, and so the drowning of the Whole world, would have been its ransom,
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and the burning of this world its redemption;
and the burning of this world its redemption;
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whereas it is but the breaking forth of justice unsatisfied, and laying up the debters which are many in a sure prison:
whereas it is but the breaking forth of Justice unsatisfied, and laying up the debtors which Are many in a sure prison:
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the death of God is unvaluable with us, and calls in justice for more then the death of mere man,
the death of God is unvaluable with us, and calls in Justice for more then the death of mere man,
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and therefore God-man dies to redeem. And [ for this cause he is the mediatour ] of the new testament;
and Therefore God-man die to Redeem. And [ for this cause he is the Mediator ] of the new Testament;
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that by means of death, for the redemptions of the transgressions, that were under the first testament, &c. Hebr. 6.15.that by means of death, for the redemptions of the transgressions, that were under the First Testament, etc. Hebrew 6.15.
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Legall redemptions had this law, to propose worth, to worth, and so to make satisfaction as exact as might be (E. G.) an eye for an eye,
Legal redemptions had this law, to propose worth, to worth, and so to make satisfaction as exact as might be (E. G.) an eye for an eye,
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and a tooth for a tooth, and bloud for bloud, and the most precious bloud for the most precious bloud, the bloud of a man for the bloud of a man,
and a tooth for a tooth, and blood for blood, and the most precious blood for the most precious blood, the blood of a man for the blood of a man,
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and without bloud, yea without sanguine tali such bloud, their was no redemption, no redemption in a humane sence,
and without blood, yea without sanguine tali such blood, their was no redemption, no redemption in a humane sense,
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because no satisfaction, and that pointed to this in my text, which is exactly noted, redemption through his bloud.
Because no satisfaction, and that pointed to this in my text, which is exactly noted, redemption through his blood.
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Redemption notes discharge, actuall and full discharge.
Redemption notes discharge, actual and full discharge.
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Death paid, bonds are cancelled, nothing in will, and if their were, yet nothing in power to prosecute further;
Death paid, bonds Are canceled, nothing in will, and if their were, yet nothing in power to prosecute further;
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justice satisfied, nothing is charged, nothing in the will nor power of any; no not in the will nor power of God to charge man.
Justice satisfied, nothing is charged, nothing in the will nor power of any; no not in the will nor power of God to charge man.
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Who shall lay any thing to their charge? If ye say God, he justifies, because satisfied, and can do no otherwise, 'tis the Apostles strength of reasoning.Who shall lay any thing to their charge? If you say God, he Justifies, Because satisfied, and can do no otherwise, it's the Apostles strength of reasoning.
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Redemption takes off obligation to justice, though not obligation to mercy. We are not under the law, but under grace.
Redemption Takes off obligation to Justice, though not obligation to mercy. We Are not under the law, but under grace.
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and onely in the Throne is greater then you;
and only in the Throne is greater then you;
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and his owne Gold-chaine about your necke, and made you secundi, the next to him in all the world,
and his own Gold-chain about your neck, and made you secundi, the next to him in all the world,
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goe haste you to Heaven, and tell your father what honour is by the Lord Jesus bestowed on you, that he hath made you Lords over all Egypt, over all your lusts, which did keepe you in bondage, that he hath put his owne ring upon your hand,
go haste you to Heaven, and tell your father what honour is by the Lord jesus bestowed on you, that he hath made you lords over all Egypt, over all your Lustiest, which did keep you in bondage, that he hath put his own ring upon your hand,
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and tell him, thus saith thy sonne Joseph, God hath made me Lord of all Egypt, come down to me, tarry not, Genes. 45.9. divine mystery is in all this, and it hints your duty;and tell him, thus Says thy son Joseph, God hath made me Lord of all Egypt, come down to me, tarry not, Genesis. 45.9. divine mystery is in all this, and it hints your duty;
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as his onely favourites, your should doe as Joseph. Goe, saith he, haste ye to my father,
as his only favourites, your should do as Joseph. Go, Says he, haste you to my father,
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and made great, endowed with Noble gifts, and imployed in Noble workes, to attend upon the great King of all the world,
and made great, endowed with Noble Gifts, and employed in Noble works, to attend upon the great King of all the world,
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You that are like Joseph Nazarites among your brethren, separated from thousands of your owne flesh and bone,
You that Are like Joseph nazarites among your brothers, separated from thousands of your own Flesh and bone,
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You that feed on such mercies owe much to God; I will touch this, and conclude.
You that feed on such Mercies owe much to God; I will touch this, and conclude.
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Wherefore doe you spend money for that which is not bread? not white bread, not living bread, not that bread which came down from Heaven, not such as the family above feede on.
Wherefore do you spend money for that which is not bred? not white bred, not living bred, not that bred which Come down from Heaven, not such as the family above feed on.
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for that which is not of any nobility or worth, in order to such creatures as you are.
for that which is not of any Nobilt or worth, in order to such creatures as you Are.
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How affection workes, is not heeded by you, yet your life is in it, and it goes to the heart of God to see how you lavish and lay it out,
How affection works, is not heeded by you, yet your life is in it, and it Goes to the heart of God to see how you lavish and lay it out,
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The Apostle alludes to this, where he saith, Whose God is their belly. Red pottage lusted after, the birth-right is nothing.
The Apostle alludes to this, where he Says, Whose God is their belly. Read pottage lusted After, the birthright is nothing.
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But the plague is, our hearts are carnall, and lust onely after low things; we place blessednesse in our belly, and worship Dagon, Dagan frumenti Deus, a belly-god;
But the plague is, our hearts Are carnal, and lust only After low things; we place blessedness in our belly, and worship Dagon, Dagan frumenti Deus, a belly-god;
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and guide you, and impart the things that are above to you; clothe you in the habit and fashion of that countrey, if sought to, and desired.
and guide you, and impart the things that Are above to you; cloth you in the habit and fashion of that country, if sought to, and desired.
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Christ, though at the right hand of God, will come down, and sit at your right hand,
christ, though At the right hand of God, will come down, and fit At your right hand,
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the naturall Heavens will descend, the supernaturall will too;
the natural Heavens will descend, the supernatural will too;
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Let no man thinke this an unpossible thing to attaine; the things that are above will come down to the conservation of the whole;
Let no man think this an unpossible thing to attain; the things that Are above will come down to the conservation of the Whole;
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The mercies of Gods owne family make us, and none else, Such dispensations as have the speciall love of God wrapt up in them.
The Mercies of God's own family make us, and none Else, Such dispensations as have the special love of God wrapped up in them.
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Seeke those things which are above, where Christ is at the right hand of God.
Seek those things which Are above, where christ is At the right hand of God.
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We place blessednesse here, tis not here, twas here, but is not now, tis risen, tis above, there must your industry lie.
We place blessedness Here, this not Here, it Here, but is not now, this risen, this above, there must your industry lie.
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Content not your selves with common blessings, covet the best gifts, seeke family favours, childrens mercies, or you cannot be happy.
Content not your selves with Common blessings, covet the best Gifts, seek family favours, Children's Mercies, or you cannot be happy.
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Choyce indowments being mans blessednesse, and this sesable, that which God gives now, I would fasten this naile in the temple, with a word of use.
Choice endowments being men blessedness, and this sesable, that which God gives now, I would fasten this nail in the temple, with a word of use.
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and ties his foale to these, unites himselfe to this body, by the same spirit, by which he so indowed and ennobled that ancient people of the Iewes.
and ties his foal to these, unites himself to this body, by the same Spirit, by which he so endowed and ennobled that ancient people of the Iewes.
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Not one people, to wit the Iewes, but peoples, Jewes and Gentiles. A choyce Vine Christ findes out amongst us, Trees of speciall vertue and noble blood and spirits above all Trees,
Not one people, to wit the Iewes, but peoples, Jews and Gentiles. A choice Vine christ finds out among us, Trees of special virtue and noble blood and spirits above all Trees,
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To him shall the gathering of the [ peoples ] bee. To him shall the gathering of the [ peoples ] be.
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and touched in their kindnesse, the Scepter shall not depart from Judah, &c. and unto him shall the gathering of the people be, Gnammim peoples, binding his foale unto the Vine and his Asses colt unto the choyce Vine, Gen. 49.11. Christ doth gather and select still, even among the Gentiles: As far as us Gentiles doe these words looke.
and touched in their kindness, the Sceptre shall not depart from Judah, etc. and unto him shall the gathering of the people be, gnammim peoples, binding his foal unto the Vine and his Asses colt unto the choice Vine, Gen. 49.11. christ does gather and select still, even among the Gentiles: As Far as us Gentiles do these words look.
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riches of the body, and riches of the minde, and inlayes them all with the good will of him that dwelt in the Bramble: This was prophecied then when the Patriarchs had their speciall indowments,
riches of the body, and riches of the mind, and inlays them all with the good will of him that dwelled in the Bramble: This was prophesied then when the Patriarchs had their special endowments,
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and makes him a Nazarite, indowes him with choyce mercies, Family dispensations, bespangles him with such Jewells as they weare above in his own Court;
and makes him a Nazarite, indows him with choice Mercies, Family dispensations, bespangles him with such Jewels as they wear above in his own Court;
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Christ goes through this World and picks out here and there one from among his brethren,
christ Goes through this World and picks out Here and there one from among his brothers,
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This kind of providence died not with those persons and times, but lives still in an Evangelicall sense.
This kind of providence died not with those Persons and times, but lives still in an Evangelical sense.
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and this had Ioseph: he had top favours, blessings came upon his head, upon the top of him that was [ a Nazarite ] from his brethren.
and this had Ioseph: he had top favours, blessings Come upon his head, upon the top of him that was [ a Nazarite ] from his brothers.
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the favour and love of God wrapt up in every thing wee have, is that which makes them full mercies,
the favour and love of God wrapped up in every thing we have, is that which makes them full Mercies,
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The pretious fruits brought forth by the Sun, and the pretious things which put forth by the Moone, and the chiefe things of the ancient Mountaines, &c. And observe here the prime blessing is brought up in the Reare, that which makes all other gifts perfect, and the favourable acceptance of him that dwelt in the bramble; The precious fruits brought forth by the Sun, and the precious things which put forth by the Moon, and the chief things of the ancient Mountains, etc. And observe Here the prime blessing is brought up in the Rear, that which makes all other Gifts perfect, and the favourable acceptance of him that dwelled in the bramble;
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the very creame of Love dished out to him.
the very cream of Love dished out to him.
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All the posterity of Jacob were blessed, but Joseph was a Nazarite amongst his Brethren, saith the Text, (i) culled out by speciall providence from all the rest, and choicely indowed and imploid;
All the posterity of Jacob were blessed, but Joseph was a Nazarite among his Brothers, Says the Text, (i) culled out by special providence from all the rest, and choicely endowed and employed;
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Family distribution is fatherly goodnesse, speciall mercy, a perfect gift. Choyce indowment is mans blessednesse. This God gives;
Family distribution is fatherly Goodness, special mercy, a perfect gift. Choice endowment is men blessedness. This God gives;
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and this one thing the maine of all, to wit, the speciall love of God, fatherly mercy rapt up in them.
and this one thing the main of all, to wit, the special love of God, fatherly mercy rapt up in them.
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but not perfect gifts, they want one thing, as our Saviour spake to the young man in this case,
but not perfect Gifts, they want one thing, as our Saviour spoke to the young man in this case,
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they are good gifts in themselves, which bade men have, their health, their wealth, their learning, all good gifts,
they Are good Gifts in themselves, which bade men have, their health, their wealth, their learning, all good Gifts,
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the one as common to all the World, the other as proper to his Family;
the one as Common to all the World, the other as proper to his Family;
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The holy Ghost distinguisheth gifts, into good and perfect; both come downe from above, but under a diverse notion;
The holy Ghost Distinguisheth Gifts, into good and perfect; both come down from above, but under a diverse notion;
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Which makes the sense run thus, according to that family distribution which God hath made to me. Which makes the sense run thus, according to that family distribution which God hath made to me.
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COLOS. 1.25. According to the dispensation of God. DIspensation ] the word meanes domesticke distribution, NONLATINALPHABET from NONLATINALPHABET a house, and NONLATINALPHABET to distribute.COLOS. 1.25. According to the Dispensation of God. Dispensation ] the word means domestic distribution, from a house, and to distribute.
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and as holding forth all this to the admiration of Christ, and all beholders. The daughters [ saw her ] and blessed her, the Queens and Concubines praised her.
and as holding forth all this to the admiration of christ, and all beholders. The daughters [ saw her ] and blessed her, the Queen's and Concubines praised her.
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The Church of Christ is here set forth as a choice one, for all endowments and glory,
The Church of christ is Here Set forth as a choice one, for all endowments and glory,
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[ the daughters saw her ] and blessed her, yea the Queen, and the core thines, and they praised her. [ the daughters saw her ] and blessed her, yea the Queen, and the core thines, and they praised her.
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she is the onely one of her mother, she is the choice one of her that bare her:
she is the only one of her mother, she is the choice one of her that bore her:
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My Dove, my undefiled is but one; My Dove, my undefiled is but one;
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God hath given unto you such precious Jewels, uniones, singular gifts, such as cannot be fellowed in many of your brethren, weare these Jewels every day, (though it was the fashion of the Roman dames to weare their uniones upon great daies) hold forth all your choice gifts, choicely, to the great glory of Christ.
God hath given unto you such precious Jewels, Unions, singular Gifts, such as cannot be fellowed in many of your brothers, wear these Jewels every day, (though it was the fashion of the Roman dams to wear their Unions upon great days) hold forth all your choice Gifts, choicely, to the great glory of christ.
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and these they bequeathed when they died, as an inheritance to posterity, they were of so great worth.
and these they bequeathed when they died, as an inheritance to posterity, they were of so great worth.
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which they called uniones, because they were incomparable and had none like them, singulars, such as had no fellowes,
which they called Unions, Because they were incomparable and had none like them, singulars, such as had no Fellows,
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Your Roman dames had some Jewels worth millions;
Your Roman dams had Some Jewels worth millions;
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You have received choice mercies, make choice vowes, (understand me Gospelly) make sweet Gospell raptures of all Noble favours received.
You have received choice Mercies, make choice vows, (understand me Gospelly) make sweet Gospel raptures of all Noble favours received.
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Choice endowments call for choice duty, as we are winged we should mount. There were choice vowes under the old covenant, Deut. 12.11. Some choice offerings that upon some choice mercies received, they performed to God.
Choice endowments call for choice duty, as we Are winged we should mount. There were choice vows under the old Covenant, Deuteronomy 12.11. some choice offerings that upon Some choice Mercies received, they performed to God.
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tis a sweet thing to be going often to Heaven, and telling there how much we feele of it upon earth.
this a sweet thing to be going often to Heaven, and telling there how much we feel of it upon earth.
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these powers will work, and keepe bowels beating still, but when persons and things are throwne out here, out of the memory of God,
these Powers will work, and keep bowels beating still, but when Persons and things Are thrown out Here, out of the memory of God,
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Christ speaking of sharpe troubles, killing and bloudy trials, saith, Feare not him that can kill the body;
christ speaking of sharp Troubles, killing and bloody trials, Says, fear not him that can kill the body;
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and then comes on thus, to shew the tender providence and bowels still work, in such times when we thinke not.
and then comes on thus, to show the tender providence and bowels still work, in such times when we think not.
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Are not five Sparrowes sould for two farthings? and yet not one of them is forgotten before God, but even the haires; are not five Sparrows should for two farthings? and yet not one of them is forgotten before God, but even the hairs;
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of your head are [ all ] numbred feare not therefore, you are of more value, &c. Pretious persons sometimes, according to externall condition, are of no worth, spoild, bought, sold,of your head Are [ all ] numbered Fear not Therefore, you Are of more valve, etc. Precious Persons sometime, according to external condition, Are of no worth, spoiled, bought, sold,
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for naught, five of them for two farthings, and yet not these, not one person, no not one haire of these persons forgotten (i) not without the compasse of tender bowells;
for nought, five of them for two farthings, and yet not these, not one person, no not one hair of these Persons forgotten (i) not without the compass of tender bowels;
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their haires numbered, when upon their head, and when they fall off their head.
their hairs numbered, when upon their head, and when they fallen off their head.
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Tis not safe to calculate kindnesse by the meere motion of outward things, or of ones own heart.
This not safe to calculate kindness by the mere motion of outward things, or of ones own heart.
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Straites and trialls put weake creatures to it, Christ is not extreme to observe in this case.
Straits and trials put weak creatures to it, christ is not extreme to observe in this case.
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Divine compassion dies not so soone as we thinke: tis an everlasting thing, tis a child of mercy which indures for ever.
Divine compassion die not so soon as we think: this an everlasting thing, this a child of mercy which endures for ever.
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God in all cases of transgression lookes upon Christ strictly, then his fury is ceased; this ceased, whatsoever God does is consistent with bowels, tender bowels.
God in all cases of Transgression looks upon christ strictly, then his fury is ceased; this ceased, whatsoever God does is consistent with bowels, tender bowels.
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The bitterest things that befall us should be so construed, by looking still to Christ as God doth.
The Bitterest things that befall us should be so construed, by looking still to christ as God does.
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The Lord speakes of the piercing Serpent, and Leviathan the crooked Serpent, and the Sea Dragon, Esaia. 27.1, 2, 3. and all these in his Vineyard,
The Lord speaks of the piercing Serpent, and Leviathan the crooked Serpent, and the Sea Dragon, Isaiah. 27.1, 2, 3. and all these in his Vineyard,
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and suffered them all to make terrible worke, and yet when hee comes to redresse this saith, that fury was not in him all this while;
and suffered them all to make terrible work, and yet when he comes to redress this Says, that fury was not in him all this while;
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they did quite mistake him that did judge these sad afflictions, the fruites of a heart turned against them.
they did quite mistake him that did judge these sad afflictions, the fruits of a heart turned against them.
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Make use of these things to keepe your hearts setled in the truth of this point, that the heart of God specially bends toward you,
Make use of these things to keep your hearts settled in the truth of this point, that the heart of God specially bends towards you,
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and then milke out the sweet of it to all occasions, so all conditions will bee sweete to you; death it selfe, Life.
and then milk out the sweet of it to all occasions, so all conditions will be sweet to you; death it self, Life.
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and he understood well the end of both, both for the Church of Christ, for you, i. for the prosperity of Christ, in the hearts of all believers.
and he understood well the end of both, both for the Church of christ, for you, i. for the Prosperity of christ, in the hearts of all believers.
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Family distribution is with this designe, that all the family may be the better for what any one hath.
Family distribution is with this Design, that all the family may be the better for what any one hath.
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An elder child that can tell how to hold a dish, hath a great full messe, that all the rest may sit round and eate out of his dish.
an elder child that can tell how to hold a dish, hath a great full mess, that all the rest may fit round and eat out of his dish.
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Wisdome folds up many things in one, many vertues and influences in one Sunne, for all the world:
Wisdom folds up many things in one, many Virtues and influences in one Sun, for all the world:
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such a Sunne is Christ, set for the fall and rise of many. We are in Christs stead, and so the savour of life and death to many.
such a Sun is christ, Set for the fallen and rise of many. We Are in Christ stead, and so the savour of life and death to many.
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We are Ambassadours in Christs stead, and present Jewels allowed us from our Master to any, especially to his Spouse, for you, i. you that are married to the Lord Jesus;
We Are ambassadors in Christ stead, and present Jewels allowed us from our Master to any, especially to his Spouse, for you, i. you that Are married to the Lord jesus;
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Thus I thinke the expression imports. As if the Apostle had said, Great endowments and gifts are for the Church primarily,
Thus I think the expression imports. As if the Apostle had said, Great endowments and Gifts Are for the Church primarily,
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for others secondarily, and subordinately, in order to the use and welfare of the Church, some way or other.
for Others secondarily, and subordinately, in order to the use and welfare of the Church, Some Way or other.
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Which way the heart of God bends is observable; Which Way the heart of God bends is observable;
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Christ doth peculiarly and principally apply himself to Saints, the centre of divine donation, is the heart of a Christian;
christ does peculiarly and principally apply himself to Saints, the centre of divine donation, is the heart of a Christian;
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all that goes from God to any, does but hover till it come here, the marrow and juyce of every creature, of every gift, is squeesed out into this vessell.
all that Goes from God to any, does but hover till it come Here, the marrow and juice of every creature, of every gift, is squeezed out into this vessel.
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If you see Angels sent forth, those glorious gifted creatures, you may stand still and prophesie where they will turne in, to Abraham, to Lot; they may goe along by others,
If you see Angels sent forth, those glorious gifted creatures, you may stand still and prophesy where they will turn in, to Abraham, to Lot; they may go along by Others,
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but they turne in and host here.
but they turn in and host Here.
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The choice communcations which descend from Heaven, they bed themselves in the brests of Gods people, they may hang and hover in the braines of others,
The choice communcations which descend from Heaven, they Bed themselves in the breasts of God's people, they may hang and hover in the brains of Others,
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but they enter into the hearts of none but these. The life of Christ is the spring of all parts;
but they enter into the hearts of none but these. The life of christ is the spring of all parts;
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the gifts which you see shine in any;
the Gifts which you see shine in any;
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they are but springs from this fountaine, branches of this Vine, and observe which way this Vine creepes, about whose house sides it goes with its branches, into whose bowles he squeeses their blood, Tis for you, saith he, this is the blood of the new Testament, which was shed for you. My beloved is gone down into [ his garden ] to the beds of spices, to feed in the gardens,
they Are but springs from this fountain, branches of this Vine, and observe which Way this Vine creeps, about whose house sides it Goes with its branches, into whose bowls he squeeses their blood, This for you, Says he, this is the blood of the new Testament, which was shed for you. My Beloved is gone down into [ his garden ] to the Beds of spices, to feed in the gardens,
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and to gather Lillies, Cant. 6.2.and to gather Lilies, Cant 6.2.
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After Christ are we directed to goe, to carry all excellencies we have where he doth,
After christ Are we directed to go, to carry all excellencies we have where he does,
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and lay them down all where he is, in you; and therefore observe that clause, Luke 10.6. And if the Sonne of peace be there, then stay, otherwise away, and carry all away with you.
and lay them down all where he is, in you; and Therefore observe that clause, Lycia 10.6. And if the Son of peace be there, then stay, otherwise away, and carry all away with you.
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When things lie in suite, and in petition, before they come forth thus into actuall exhibitions, you shall see the truth of the point in hand demonstrated, which way the heart of God bends;
When things lie in suit, and in petition, before they come forth thus into actual exhibitions, you shall see the truth of the point in hand demonstrated, which Way the heart of God bends;
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in all cases of this nature Christ doth especially and peculiarly apply himselfe to Saints.
in all cases of this nature christ does especially and peculiarly apply himself to Saints.
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Thou wilt make [ their heart ] to prepare, and thine eare to intend, Psal. 10.17. speaking of the meeke and humble.Thou wilt make [ their heart ] to prepare, and thine ear to intend, Psalm 10.17. speaking of the meek and humble.
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Observe how peculiarly Christ applies himselfe to some, Thou wilt make [ their heart to prepare, ] if their heart stand not fit to receive noble favours, thou wilt make them stand fit;
Observe how peculiarly christ Applies himself to Some, Thou wilt make [ their heart to prepare, ] if their heart stand not fit to receive noble favours, thou wilt make them stand fit;
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if it be not humble enouh, hungry enough depending enough, thou wilt make it doe all these;
if it be not humble enouh, hungry enough depending enough, thou wilt make it doe all these;
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thou wilt overcome all unaptnesse in these soules, yea all unaptnesse in thy selfe.
thou wilt overcome all unaptness in these Souls, yea all unaptness in thy self.
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If sinne and basenesse in these creatures present themselves in thine eyes, and make some impresse and influence upon thee, against having to doe with them,
If sin and baseness in these creatures present themselves in thine eyes, and make Some Impress and influence upon thee, against having to doe with them,
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yet thou wilt make thy selfe to looke towards these, yea to heed them intensly, saith the originall, Thou wilt make thy selfe to intend.
yet thou wilt make thy self to look towards these, yea to heed them intensely, Says the original, Thou wilt make thy self to intend.
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Mercy pleades with justice, when God hath to doe with his, and makes him come off,
Mercy pleads with Justice, when God hath to do with his, and makes him come off,
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yea come down and condescend, to stoope and take a lame creature by the hand,
yea come down and condescend, to stoop and take a lame creature by the hand,
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and lay his eare close to his head, and speake incouraging words, to put the soule in heart to speak and speed.
and lay his ear close to his head, and speak encouraging words, to put the soul in heart to speak and speed.
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Hester, what is thy request? and what is thy desire? come into my presence, I have nothing but is for thee:Esther, what is thy request? and what is thy desire? come into my presence, I have nothing but is for thee:
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he lends her legs to stand upon, countenance to looke upon him, spirits, and mouth, and tongue to speake;
he lends her legs to stand upon, countenance to look upon him, spirits, and Mouth, and tongue to speak;
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makes her to prepare, and then makes himselfe to forget the confinement of himselfe to other things, and to intend her.
makes her to prepare, and then makes himself to forget the confinement of himself to other things, and to intend her.
vvz pno31 pc-acp vvi, cc av vvz px31 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f px31 p-acp j-jn n2, cc pc-acp vvi pno31.
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Which is a brave demonstration of this thing I am upon, that Christ doth peculiarly and transcendently apply himselfe to Saints.
Which is a brave demonstration of this thing I am upon, that christ does peculiarly and transcendently apply himself to Saints.
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You have a like place, Psal. 18.6. [ My prayers ] came into his face, into his eares.
You have a like place, Psalm 18.6. [ My Prayers ] Come into his face, into his ears.
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Other folkes prayers come but to Gods eares, and there they vanish, but the prayers of Gods people come into his eares.
Other folks Prayers come but to God's ears, and there they vanish, but the Prayers of God's people come into his ears.
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This is the plague of this generation, faith and conscience shipwracked, which is the fruit of an ill scope at first,
This is the plague of this generation, faith and conscience shipwrecked, which is the fruit of an ill scope At First,
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The expression notes, how the eare and heart of Christ are specially and peculiarly applied unto his people.
The expression notes, how the ear and heart of christ Are specially and peculiarly applied unto his people.
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Towards whom Christ doth thus apply himselfe, twill be bad bending against them for any. This generation is very unhappy;
Towards whom christ does thus apply himself, 'twill be bad bending against them for any. This generation is very unhappy;
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men observe not which way Christ bends, and bend after him, but which way the times bend,
men observe not which Way christ bends, and bend After him, but which Way the times bend,
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and so bend after these, and so what parts and endowments God hath given them, are imployed against the people of Christ,
and so bend After these, and so what parts and endowments God hath given them, Are employed against the people of christ,
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and not for them. One thing should by as us, to wit, the will of Christ;
and not for them. One thing should by as us, to wit, the will of christ;
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but when this will not, any thing will, pride, covetousnesse, malice;
but when this will not, any thing will, pride, covetousness, malice;
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when a man hath lost his aime, he kils a child, a friend, as soone as an enrmy.
when a man hath lost his aim, he kills a child, a friend, as soon as an enrmy.
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The scope of divine distribution, this should be every gifted mans aime, from hence should we take our levell, but we doe not.
The scope of divine distribution, this should be every gifted men aim, from hence should we take our level, but we do not.
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Which way doth God looke? To what point hath he set the compasse? To what part hath he bound me,
Which Way does God look? To what point hath he Set the compass? To what part hath he bound me,
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and fraighted me? for the Holy-land? for Saints? must all I have,
and freighted me? for the Holy land? for Saints? must all I have,
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and all I can doe runne into their breasts? and put in at their Haven? Then thither I must steer,
and all I can do run into their breasts? and put in At their Haven? Then thither I must steer,
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and to no other port, though greater gaine might be had: if this I doe not, I make shipwracke of faith and a good conscience.
and to no other port, though greater gain might be had: if this I do not, I make shipwreck of faith and a good conscience.
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and the proper medium of a wicked procession:
and the proper medium of a wicked procession:
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what will not that man doe against truth and Saints, which hath split his peace and fidelity with God.
what will not that man do against truth and Saints, which hath split his peace and Fidis with God.
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Parts and principles miscoped, render the person worse then they that have none, more heady and high minded,
Parts and principles miscoped, render the person Worse then they that have none, more heady and high minded,
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and now the man sets himselfe in a way that is not good, and this goes to the heart of God, he often complaines of this.
and now the man sets himself in a Way that is not good, and this Goes to the heart of God, he often complains of this.
cc av dt n1 vvz px31 p-acp dt n1 cst vbz xx j, cc d vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pns31 av vvz pp-f d.
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The more God is inraged by any course, the more severely he smites the pursuer. Hypocrisie is punished with pride, envy, and security;
The more God is enraged by any course, the more severely he smites the pursuer. Hypocrisy is punished with pride, envy, and security;
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and now is a next neighbour and a familiar worse then an open enemy, more bloody.
and now is a next neighbour and a familiar Worse then an open enemy, more bloody.
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I was a reproach among mine enemies, [ but especially among my neighbours, ] Psa. 31.11. vicinis valde, to my neighbours very much, or most of all. I was a reproach among mine enemies, [ but especially among my neighbours, ] Psa. 31.11. vicinis Valde, to my neighbours very much, or most of all.
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Tis of desperate issue every way, to soule and body, not to soder in scope with Christ.
This of desperate issue every Way, to soul and body, not to solder in scope with christ.
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Christians should sucke this honey-combe well, a fathomelesse depth of sweetnesse is in it:
Christians should suck this honeycomb well, a fathomelesse depth of sweetness is in it:
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the bent of Christ in all his dispensations is toward you, his heart hangs after you; affliction, prosperity;
the bent of christ in all his dispensations is towards you, his heart hangs After you; affliction, Prosperity;
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warre, peace, Magistrates, Ministers, Paul, Apollo, Cephas, life, death, all is yours, for you. Things now thwart much, man against man; nothing against you.
war, peace, Magistrates, Ministers, Paul, Apollo, Cephas, life, death, all is yours, for you. Things now thwart much, man against man; nothing against you.
n1, n1, n2, n2, np1, np1, np1, n1, n1, d vbz png22, p-acp pn22. n2 av vvi d, n1 p-acp n1; pix p-acp pn22.
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We looke too low to sucke the sweet of this point, and to be at rest in troublous times.
We look too low to suck the sweet of this point, and to be At rest in troublous times.
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Inferiour agents looke one one way;
Inferior agents look one one Way;
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another, another way, and answerably oppose in their motion, and kill in conflict, and yet the first intention lives and obtaines.
Another, Another Way, and answerably oppose in their motion, and kill in conflict, and yet the First intention lives and obtains.
j-jn, j-jn n1, cc av-j vvi p-acp po32 n1, cc vvi p-acp n1, cc av dt ord n1 vvz cc vvz.
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The scope of the first agent in all should be eyed, and rest.
The scope of the First agent in all should be eyed, and rest.
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What is Christ about? To destroy his people? to destroy his glory? Against whom,
What is christ about? To destroy his people? to destroy his glory? Against whom,
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or for whom is he? Is he for Babylon and Babylonish wretches, which now warre against us? Is he so in his intention,
or for whom is he? Is he for Babylon and Babylonish wretches, which now war against us? Is he so in his intention,
cc p-acp ro-crq vbz pns31? vbz pns31 p-acp np1 cc np1 n2, r-crq av n1 p-acp pno12? vbz pns31 av p-acp po31 n1,
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and in his purpose? possibly this or that particular action, as we scan it, may looke like as if it were for them;
and in his purpose? possibly this or that particular actium, as we scan it, may look like as if it were for them;
cc p-acp po31 n1? av-j d cc d j n1, c-acp pns12 vvi pn31, vmb vvi av-j c-acp cs pn31 vbdr p-acp pno32;
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but is the prime scope of God for them in all he does? does his heart hang toward any Babylonish brats now afoot? abroad or at home? If you thinke so, read Jeremy 50.31, 32. Behold I am against thee, O thou most proud, saith the Lord God of Hosts,
but is the prime scope of God for them in all he does? does his heart hang towards any Babylonish brats now afoot? abroad or At home? If you think so, read Jeremiah 50.31, 32. Behold I am against thee, Oh thou most proud, Says the Lord God of Hosts,
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for thy day is come, and the time that I will visit theel, and the most proud shall stumble and fall,
for thy day is come, and the time that I will visit theel, and the most proud shall Stumble and fallen,
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and none shall raise him up, and I will kindle a fire in his Cities, and it shall devoure all round about him. and none shall raise him up, and I will kindle a fire in his Cities, and it shall devour all round about him.
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How ever actions and proceedings seem to smile upon evill men, yet let this beare us up, the scope of all is against them. I am against thee. i. in my intention and plot.
How ever actions and proceedings seem to smile upon evil men, yet let this bear us up, the scope of all is against them. I am against thee. i. in my intention and plot.
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And contrariwise, however sad and blacke things may looke in mans view, in order to Christians,
And contrariwise, however sad and black things may look in men view, in order to Christians,
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yet their scope and their intention is for them: Christ is for his Churches, and for his Saints in all his designes.
yet their scope and their intention is for them: christ is for his Churches, and for his Saints in all his designs.
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This was that which Joshua desired to know when he was in some feares, which way Christ heart did bend when his Sword was drawn,
This was that which joshua desired to know when he was in Some fears, which Way christ heart did bend when his Sword was drawn,
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whether for them, or for their adversaries, let me but know this, saith Joshua, and I shall rest, let things worke how they will, Joshua 5.13, 14. And it came to passe when Joshua was by Jericho, that he lift up his eyes and looked,
whither for them, or for their Adversaries, let me but know this, Says joshua, and I shall rest, let things work how they will, joshua 5.13, 14. And it Come to pass when joshua was by Jericho, that he lift up his eyes and looked,
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and behold there stood a man over against him with his Sword drawn in his hand,
and behold there stood a man over against him with his Sword drawn in his hand,
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and Joshua went unto him, and said unto him, Art thou for us, or for our adversaries? and be said,
and joshua went unto him, and said unto him, Art thou for us, or for our Adversaries? and be said,
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Nay, but as a Captaine of the Host of the Lord am I now come, &c. Or for our adversaries, coarctatoribus,
Nay, but as a Captain of the Host of the Lord am I now come, etc. Or for our Adversaries, coarctatoribus,
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for them that straiten us, which word speakes full to our condition;for them that straiten us, which word speaks full to our condition;
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there be a great many bloody wretches abroad, which straiten us exceedingly in all our mercies, which pen us into so few Counties, and into so little trading;
there be a great many bloody wretches abroad, which straiten us exceedingly in all our Mercies, which pen us into so few Counties, and into so little trading;
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yet it should be enough for us to know, against whom the point of Gods drawne Sword is set,
yet it should be enough for us to know, against whom the point of God's drawn Sword is Set,
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whether against their hearts, or ours; whether to make an end of them, or of his people, which party Christ takes;
whither against their hearts, or ours; whither to make an end of them, or of his people, which party christ Takes;
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if you thinke he takes their side, no, Lo•ki, tis vehemently denied, which is expressed by two words, nay but, or nay because, as a Captaine of the Lord of Hosts am I come, there is negation, with its reason added, which is strong negation.
if you think he Takes their side, no, Lo•ki, this vehemently denied, which is expressed by two words, nay but, or nay Because, as a Captain of the Lord of Hosts am I come, there is negation, with its reason added, which is strong negation.
cs pn22 vvb pns31 vvz po32 n1, uh-dx, np1, pn31|vbz av-j vvn, r-crq vbz vvn p-acp crd n2, uh p-acp, cc uh p-acp, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n2 vbm pns11 vvb, pc-acp vbz n1, p-acp po31 n1 vvn, r-crq vbz j n1.
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You may sucke this point not onely to establish you against feares and dangers now apparent,
You may suck this point not only to establish you against fears and dangers now apparent,
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but to furnish you with all excellencies that Christ hath.
but to furnish you with all excellencies that christ hath.
cc-acp pc-acp vvi pn22 p-acp d n2 cst np1 vhz.
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Sampsons heart was set towards Delilah, and she knew it, and made use of it to get out all, to strip him of all;Sampsons heart was Set towards Delilah, and she knew it, and made use of it to get out all, to strip him of all;
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not a secret about his Nazariteship, but she gets it.
not a secret about his Nazariteship, but she gets it.
xx dt j-jn p-acp po31 n1, cc-acp pns31 vvz pn31.
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Now we know the bent of Divine affection, that it is specially toward us, we should make use of it to get out all the secrets of wisdome and holinesse, that are in Christ.
Now we know the bent of Divine affection, that it is specially towards us, we should make use of it to get out all the secrets of Wisdom and holiness, that Are in christ.
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So you know Christ when he had fished out this to the botome, that Peters heart did indeed bend and incline specially towards him, he makes use of it to draw him out to speciall and Noble service for him.
So you know christ when he had fished out this to the bottom, that Peter's heart did indeed bend and incline specially towards him, he makes use of it to draw him out to special and Noble service for him.
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Doest thou love me saith Delilah, then shew me this, and that;
Dost thou love me Says Delilah, then show me this, and that;
vd2 pns21 vvi pno11 vvz np1, av vvb pno11 d, cc d;
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so said Christ to Peter, Doest thou love me? and is all thou hast for me? then let me see it, Feed my Lambs, and feed my Sheepe:
so said christ to Peter, Dost thou love me? and is all thou hast for me? then let me see it, Feed my Lambs, and feed my Sheep:
av vvd np1 p-acp np1, vd2 pns21 vvi pno11? cc vbz d pns21 vh2 p-acp pno11? av vvb pno11 vvi pn31, vvb po11 n2, cc vvb po11 n1:
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so doe thou say to Christ, Dost thou love me O Christ? and doth thy heart bend principally towards mee? And is all thou hast,
so do thou say to christ, Dost thou love me Oh christ? and does thy heart bend principally towards me? And is all thou hast,
av vdb pns21 vvi p-acp np1, vd2 pns21 vvi pno11 uh np1? cc vdz po21 n1 vvi av-j p-acp pno11? cc vbz d pns21 vh2,
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and dost, for me? Then let me see it: feede my poore soule with knowledge, tis very ignorant:
and dost, for me? Then let me see it: feed my poor soul with knowledge, this very ignorant:
cc vd2, p-acp pno11? av vvb pno11 vvi pn31: vvb po11 j n1 p-acp n1, pn31|vbz av j:
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feede my poore soule with love, with joy, tis very low and sad.
feed my poor soul with love, with joy, this very low and sad.
vvb po11 j n1 p-acp n1, p-acp n1, pn31|vbz av j cc j.
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If what thou hast given this Minister and that Minister be for me, why do I profit no more by them? my Teachers drop pretious things,
If what thou hast given this Minister and that Minister be for me, why do I profit no more by them? my Teachers drop precious things,
cs r-crq pns21 vh2 vvn d n1 cc d n1 vbb p-acp pno11, q-crq vdb pns11 vvi av-dx dc p-acp pno32? po11 n2 vvb j n2,
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but I like a broken ci••erne hold nothing. And if my messe be in their dish, why cannot I put in my spoone,
but I like a broken ci••erne hold nothing. And if my mess be in their dish, why cannot I put in my spoon,
cc-acp pns11 vvb dt j-vvn n1 vvb pix. cc cs po11 n1 vbb p-acp po32 n1, q-crq vmbx pns11 vvi p-acp po11 n1,
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and take it out? If thy bosome O Christ be a lodging intended for me, hung stately and perfumed sweetly for me,
and take it out? If thy bosom Oh christ be a lodging intended for me, hung stately and perfumed sweetly for me,
cc vvb pn31 av? cs po21 n1 uh np1 vbi dt n1 vvd p-acp pno11, vvd j cc j-vvn av-j p-acp pno11,
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why cannot I lie there alwayes? Clouds and mists are scattered by the force and motion of celestiall bodies; you that are celestiall creatures;
why cannot I lie there always? Clouds and mists Are scattered by the force and motion of celestial bodies; you that Are celestial creatures;
q-crq vmbx pns11 vvi a-acp av? n2 cc n2 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f j n2; pn22 cst vbr j n2;
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it must stir up the grace of God in you, and move and act the forcible acts of faith at the Throne of grace,
it must stir up the grace of God in you, and move and act the forcible acts of faith At the Throne of grace,
pn31 vmb vvi a-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pn22, cc vvi cc vvi dt j n2 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1,
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if you would dispell the clouds that hide God and great good from you. Vaine beliefe destroyes us;
if you would dispel the Clouds that hide God and great good from you. Vain belief Destroys us;
cs pn22 vmd n1 dt n2 cst vvb np1 cc j j p-acp pn22. j n1 vvz pno12;
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not one Christian of a thousand setled in this, that the Heart of God is toward him,
not one Christian of a thousand settled in this, that the Heart of God is towards him,
xx crd njp pp-f dt crd vvn p-acp d, cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz p-acp pno31,
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and therefore hath no heart to goe to him, to make use of him, no nor cannot rest upon him for any thing.
and Therefore hath no heart to go to him, to make use of him, no nor cannot rest upon him for any thing.
cc av vhz dx n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f pno31, uh-dx ccx vmbx vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp d n1.
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It cannot be that the heart of God is towards mee: all things go against me. Sinne prevailes, conscience stings; breaches within, breaches without;
It cannot be that the heart of God is towards me: all things go against me. Sin prevails, conscience stings; Breaches within, Breaches without;
pn31 vmbx vbi d dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz p-acp pno11: d n2 vvb p-acp pno11. n1 vvz, n1 vvz; n2 a-acp, n2 p-acp;
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lively-hoode dies, feathers fall off apace, I am almost quite bare in the nest;
lively-hoode die, Feathers fallen off apace, I am almost quite bore in the nest;
n1 vvz, n2 vvb a-acp av, pns11 vbm av av j p-acp dt n1;
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I know not where to get cloathes to put on my back when these be done, no not where to get bread to put in my head,
I know not where to get clothes to put on my back when these be done, no not where to get bred to put in my head,
pns11 vvb xx c-crq pc-acp vvi n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp po11 n1 c-crq d vbb vdn, uh-x xx c-crq pc-acp vvi n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po11 n1,
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when this in my hand is eaten. My wife mournes, my children cry, friends frowne:
when this in my hand is eaten. My wife mourns, my children cry, Friends frown:
c-crq d p-acp po11 n1 vbz vvn. po11 n1 vvz, po11 n2 vvb, n2 vvb:
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lively-hood did I say? nay Life it selfe because of all these, is almost gone:
livelihood did I say? nay Life it self Because of all these, is almost gone:
n1 vdd pns11 vvi? uh-x n1 pn31 n1 c-acp pp-f d d, vbz av vvn:
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tis as much as my heart-strings will hold, I sigh so oft, and so deep, and can the heart of God be towards me? can all be for me, and all against me?
this as much as my heartstrings will hold, I sighs so oft, and so deep, and can the heart of God be towards me? can all be for me, and all against me?
pn31|vbz c-acp d c-acp po11 n2 vmb vvi, pns11 vvb av av, cc av j-jn, cc vmb dt n1 pp-f np1 vbb p-acp pno11? vmb d vbi p-acp pno11, cc d p-acp pno11?
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The Heart of God how it inclines, cannot be gathered from the hand, no not from the Tongue of God.
The Heart of God how it inclines, cannot be gathered from the hand, no not from the Tongue of God.
dt n1 pp-f np1 c-crq pn31 vvz, vmbx vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, uh-dx xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1.
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When a man would make demonstration of his state by the hand of God towards him, hee had neede weigh things well, the wheeles that go over have so many eyes,
When a man would make demonstration of his state by the hand of God towards him, he had need weigh things well, the wheels that go over have so many eyes,
c-crq dt n1 vmd vvi n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno31, pns31 vhd n1 vvi n2 av, dt n2 cst vvb p-acp vhi av d n2,
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and looke so many wayes, one shall be deceived also.
and look so many ways, one shall be deceived also.
cc vvb av d n2, pi vmb vbi vvn av.
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God can speake against a man and do against him, (as you call against) and yet all that while yearne in heart over him,
God can speak against a man and do against him, (as you call against) and yet all that while yearn in heart over him,
np1 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 cc vdb p-acp pno31, (c-acp pn22 vvb p-acp) cc av d cst n1 vvi p-acp n1 p-acp pno31,
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and working about great things for him, he can speake against Ephraim a deare child,
and working about great things for him, he can speak against Ephraim a deer child,
cc vvg p-acp j n2 p-acp pno31, pns31 vmb vvi p-acp np1 dt j-jn n1,
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and yet at the same time remember him, yea remember him earnestly. Since I spake against him I remember him still.
and yet At the same time Remember him, yea Remember him earnestly. Since I spoke against him I Remember him still.
cc av p-acp dt d n1 vvb pno31, uh vvb pno31 av-j. p-acp pns11 vvd p-acp pno31 pns11 vvb pno31 av.
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Affection is subordinate to fancy, memory, and more noble powers: persons and things kept in memory, and fancy;
Affection is subordinate to fancy, memory, and more noble Powers: Persons and things kept in memory, and fancy;
n1 vbz j pc-acp vvi, n1, cc av-dc j n2: n2 cc n2 vvn p-acp n1, cc n1;
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then a mans condition is forlorne indeed, and never till then: thus Saints are never.
then a men condition is forlorn indeed, and never till then: thus Saints Are never.
cs dt ng1 n1 vbz vvn av, cc av-x p-acp av: av n2 vbr av.
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COLOS. 1.25. Which is given to me for you, &c. THere are two occult things in providence, which when well apprehended, make a serene sweet life;COLOS. 1.25. Which is given to me for you, etc. THere Are two occult things in providence, which when well apprehended, make a serene sweet life;
np1. crd. r-crq vbz vvn p-acp pno11 c-acp pn22, av pc-acp vbr crd j n2 p-acp n1, r-crq c-crq av vvn, vvb dt j j n1;
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to understand still wherefore God takes, and wherefore he gives, what bitter and sweet meane;
to understand still Wherefore God Takes, and Wherefore he gives, what bitter and sweet mean;
pc-acp vvi av c-crq np1 vvz, cc c-crq pns31 vvz, r-crq j cc j j;
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blindnesse in either, loseth God, God lost in his dealings, the soule loseth it selfe, a man knowes not in this case where he is,
blindness in either, loses God, God lost in his dealings, the soul loses it self, a man knows not in this case where he is,
n1 p-acp d, vvz np1, np1 vvd p-acp po31 n2-vvg, dt n1 vvz pn31 n1, dt n1 vvz xx p-acp d n1 c-crq pns31 vbz,
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nor what he is, whether a Saint or an hypocrite, a man or a beast: In both these, this servant of Christ was acute:
nor what he is, whither a Saint or an hypocrite, a man or a beast: In both these, this servant of christ was acute:
ccx r-crq pns31 vbz, cs dt n1 cc dt n1, dt n1 cc dt n1: p-acp d d, d n1 pp-f np1 vbds j:
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the perishing of the outward man, the flourishing of the inward, he could explaine both.
the perishing of the outward man, the flourishing of the inward, he could explain both.
dt vvg pp-f dt j n1, dt j-vvg pp-f dt j, pns31 vmd vvi d.
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All things are for your sakes, 2 Corinth. 4.15, 16. there he speakes of what misery he did beare, here in the text I stand upon, he speaks of what honour he did beare,All things Are for your sakes, 2 Corinth. 4.15, 16. there he speaks of what misery he did bear, Here in the text I stand upon, he speaks of what honour he did bear,
d n2 vbr p-acp po22 n2, crd np1. crd, crd a-acp pns31 vvz pp-f r-crq n1 pns31 vdd vvi, av p-acp dt n1 pns11 vvb p-acp, pns31 vvz pp-f r-crq n1 pns31 vdd vvi,
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to morrow the tent will be removed, the vaile will be drawne, the Oracle will besilent, his voyce and our own too, will be gone out of our Mouthes, and hid from your Eares.
to morrow the tent will be removed, the veil will be drawn, the Oracle will besilent, his voice and our own too, will be gone out of our Mouths, and hid from your Ears.
p-acp n1 dt n1 vmb vbi vvn, dt n1 vmb vbi vvn, dt n1 vmb j, po31 n1 cc po12 d av, vmb vbi vvn av pp-f po12 n2, cc vvd p-acp po22 n2.
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to day, if you will heare his voyce sinners, doe;to day, if you will hear his voice Sinners, do;
p-acp n1, cs pn22 vmb vvi po31 n1 n2, vdb;
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To day if you will heare [ his voyce ]: this Tabernacle in which his voyce is and speakes, lasts but a day;To day if you will hear [ his voice ]: this Tabernacle in which his voice is and speaks, lasts but a day;
p-acp n1 cs pn22 vmb vvi [ po31 n1 ]: d n1 p-acp r-crq po31 n1 vbz cc vvz, vvz p-acp dt n1;
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and for how little while this Oracle speakes in this earthen Tabernacle, and see how it will worke.
and for how little while this Oracle speaks in this earthen Tabernacle, and see how it will work.
cc p-acp c-crq j cs d n1 vvz p-acp d j n1, cc vvb c-crq pn31 vmb vvi.
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But when man is honored to speak with Gods voyce, and to forbid your sin and your madnesse therein, will you on for all this? how much more will this be throwne in your face? Consider with what voyce we speak,
But when man is honoured to speak with God's voice, and to forbid your since and your madness therein, will you on for all this? how much more will this be thrown in your face? Consider with what voice we speak,
cc-acp q-crq n1 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp ng1 n1, cc pc-acp vvi po22 n1 cc po22 n1 av, vmb pn22 a-acp p-acp d d? q-crq d dc vmb d vbi vvn p-acp po22 n1? np1 p-acp r-crq n1 pns12 vvb,
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The dumb Asse spake with [ mans voyce ]. The dumb Ass spoke with [ men voice ].
dt j n1 vvd p-acp [ ng1 n1 ].
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and yet ingenuity would honour mans voyce. The beast that spake to Balaam that beast, was honoured to speake with mans voyce, and that was throwne in Balaams face, that mans voyce from a beast would not calme his madnesse.
and yet ingenuity would honour men voice. The beast that spoke to balaam that beast, was honoured to speak with men voice, and that was thrown in Balaams face, that men voice from a beast would not Cam his madness.
cc av n1 vmd vvi ng1 n1. dt n1 cst vvd p-acp np1 d n1, vbds vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp ng1 n1, cc d vbds vvn p-acp npg1 n1, cst ng1 n1 p-acp dt n1 vmd xx vvi po31 n1.
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as soone as gone from the presence of a man:
as soon as gone from the presence of a man:
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If you thinke I speake these things as a man, as Paul saith, that it is onely a mans word, you will hush your soules asleepe againe,
If you think I speak these things as a man, as Paul Says, that it is only a men word, you will hush your Souls asleep again,
cs pn22 vvb pns11 vvb d n2 p-acp dt n1, p-acp np1 vvz, cst pn31 vbz av-j dt ng1 n1, pn22 vmb vvi po22 n2 j av,
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In what posture your soules sit in an ordinance, is all in all;
In what posture your Souls fit in an Ordinance, is all in all;
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If the voyee that speakes to us were considered as such a voyce, surely it would.
If the voyee that speaks to us were considered as such a voice, surely it would.
cs dt vvb cst vvz p-acp pno12 vbdr j-vvn p-acp d dt n1, av-j pn31 vmd.
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but methinks the Word of God should silence all;
but methinks the Word of God should silence all;
cc-acp vvz dt n1 pp-f np1 vmd vvi d;
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Everybody will plead for it selfe, the body of death will do so, which is the death of the soule,
Everybody will plead for it self, the body of death will do so, which is the death of the soul,
n1 vmb vvi p-acp pn31 n1, dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb vdi av, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1,
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and what answers doth it make? There are fleshly reasonings, and carnall motions, take heede of them.
and what answers does it make? There Are fleshly reasonings, and carnal motions, take heed of them.
cc r-crq n2 vdz pn31 vvi? pc-acp vbr j n2-vvg, cc j n2, vvb n1 pp-f pno32.
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Who is it that speakes to mee? what would he have? who is it within me that answers,
Who is it that speaks to me? what would he have? who is it within me that answers,
q-crq vbz pn31 cst vvz p-acp pno11? q-crq vmd pns31 vhi? q-crq vbz pn31 p-acp pno11 d n2,
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Sinners consider these things and repent, sucke in the dying breath of Christ, charge folly upon your selves.
Sinners Consider these things and Repent, suck in the dying breath of christ, charge folly upon your selves.
n2 vvb d n2 cc vvi, vvi p-acp dt j-vvg n1 pp-f np1, vvb n1 p-acp po22 n2.
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Did not [ our Hearts ] burne? Did not [ our Hearts ] burn?
vdd xx [ po12 ng1 ] zf?
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Did not our hearts burne within us whilst he talked with us? The breath of Christ is hot, it burnes within men according to that degree of unbeliefe and resistance it findes, in every one, without respect of persons.Did not our hearts burn within us while he talked with us? The breath of christ is hight, it burns within men according to that degree of unbelief and resistance it finds, in every one, without respect of Persons.
vdd xx po12 n2 vvi p-acp pno12 cs pns31 vvd p-acp pno12? dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz j, pn31 vvz p-acp n2 vvg p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 pn31 vvz, p-acp d crd, p-acp n1 pp-f n2.
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Christ puts to the sword all they which yeeld not, burnes and blowes up all that he cannot take.
christ puts to the sword all they which yield not, burns and blows up all that he cannot take.
np1 vvz p-acp dt n1 d pns32 r-crq vvb xx, vvz cc vvz a-acp d cst pns31 vmbx vvi.
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though it will not to lead you.
though it will not to led you.
cs pn31 vmb xx pc-acp vvi pn22.
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The breath of Christ which you spurne against, by your spurning, lights a fire, and shall serve to burne you,
The breath of christ which you spurn against, by your spurning, lights a fire, and shall serve to burn you,
dt n1 pp-f np1 r-crq pn22 vvi p-acp, p-acp po22 vvg, vvz dt n1, cc vmb vvi pc-acp vvi pn22,
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because the breath of the Lord like a River of Brimstone, keeps in this Hell, as it doth that below.
Because the breath of the Lord like a River of Brimstone, keeps in this Hell, as it does that below.
c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 av-j dt n1 pp-f np1, vvz p-acp d n1, c-acp pn31 vdz d p-acp.
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You cannot imagine the sad boutes and fearfull expectations, that unsound soules have, and yet this must continue,
You cannot imagine the sad boutes and fearful Expectations, that unsound Souls have, and yet this must continue,
pn22 vmbx vvi dt j av cc j n2, cst j n2 vhb, cc av d vmb vvi,
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he that so loves sinne that he slightes the rest above, he shall have no rest here.
he that so loves sin that he slights the rest above, he shall have no rest Here.
pns31 cst av vvz n1 cst pns31 n2 dt n1 p-acp, pns31 vmb vhi dx n1 av.
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and flighted the promise of perfect rest, in that Canaan above. The heart strongly ingaged to evill, truth is very piercing:
and flighted the promise of perfect rest, in that Canaan above. The heart strongly engaged to evil, truth is very piercing:
cc vvd dt n1 pp-f j n1, p-acp cst np1 a-acp. dt n1 av-j vvn p-acp j-jn, n1 vbz av vvg:
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and this hee spake in order to them which abode in the stubbornesse of their heart,
and this he spoke in order to them which Abided in the Stubbornness of their heart,
cc d pns31 vvd p-acp n1 p-acp pno32 r-crq vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1,
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The word of God is quick and powerfull, sharper then any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing of soule and spirit,
The word of God is quick and powerful, sharper then any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing of soul and Spirit,
dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz j cc j, jc cs d j n1, vvg av p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f n1 cc n1,
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as still keepes his sin, tis though sweet in it selfe, bitter to such; searching, piercing, tormenting.
as still keeps his since, this though sweet in it self, bitter to such; searching, piercing, tormenting.
c-acp av vvz po31 n1, pn31|vbz c-acp j p-acp pn31 n1, j p-acp d; vvg, j-vvg, j-vvg.
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I will tell you the property of the Word of God, in order to such a foule,
I will tell you the property of the Word of God, in order to such a foul,
pns11 vmb vvi pn22 dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp n1 p-acp d dt j,
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yea, till all that which is ten thousand times more noble then this, to wit, the soule, be lost.
yea, till all that which is ten thousand times more noble then this, to wit, the soul, be lost.
uh, c-acp d d r-crq vbz crd crd n2 av-dc j cs d, pc-acp vvi, dt n1, vbb vvn.
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if sinne be feated in the heart, it will abide there, till all the bloud of the man be spilt on the ground,
if sin be feated in the heart, it will abide there, till all the blood of the man be spilled on the ground,
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But as sinne is feated, so it will abide:
But as sin is feated, so it will abide:
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we are spectators of sinne and justice in height Men prize their sinne above their bloud.
we Are spectators of sin and Justice in height Men prize their sin above their blood.
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till we become faithfull executors, of the will of a dying Saviour, we shall die. We live in a very unhappy time;
till we become faithful Executors, of the will of a dying Saviour, we shall die. We live in a very unhappy time;
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mens carcasses pay for this and will, till they know how to account of every tittle of what a God speaks;
men's carcases pay for this and will, till they know how to account of every tittle of what a God speaks;
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Those that are against the Altar at Bethel, are for eating and drinking in Bethel, for countenancing something forbidden about Gods worship;
Those that Are against the Altar At Bethel, Are for eating and drinking in Bethel, for countenancing something forbidden about God's worship;
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tis our case, at best, for the generall. Such whom sinne doth not wholly sway, neither doth truth.
this our case, At best, for the general. Such whom sin does not wholly sway, neither does truth.
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But he was fetched back by a flattering Prophet, and did eate and drinke in Bethel; and so went against the Mouth of God. The Prophets obedience was partiall, his carcasse fell for this sadly:
But he was fetched back by a flattering Prophet, and did eat and drink in Bethel; and so went against the Mouth of God. The prophets Obedience was partial, his carcase fell for this sadly:
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If thou wilt give me halfe thy house J will not eate Bread with thee in this place. If thou wilt give me half thy house J will not eat Bred with thee in this place.
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because of their pollution, and this also he observed well a while, as appeares by his stout Language to the King;
Because of their pollution, and this also he observed well a while, as appears by his stout Language to the King;
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but he was also not to eate nor drinke in that place, to have nothing to do with any there,
but he was also not to eat nor drink in that place, to have nothing to do with any there,
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He had cried against the Altar at Bethel, and against Jeroboam; this hee discharged well,
He had cried against the Altar At Bethel, and against Jeroboam; this he discharged well,
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for as much as thou hast disobeyed [ the Mouth of the Lord ] Observe the circumstance of aggravation, and hast not kept the Commandement which the Lord thy God commanded thee, but camest back and hast eaten bread and drunk water, in the place of which the Lord did say unto thee, Eate no bread and drink no water, thy carcasse shall not come into the Sepulcher of thy fathers.for as much as thou hast disobeyed [ the Mouth of the Lord ] Observe the circumstance of aggravation, and hast not kept the Commandment which the Lord thy God commanded thee, but camest back and haste eaten bred and drunk water, in the place of which the Lord did say unto thee, Eat no bred and drink no water, thy carcase shall not come into the Sepulcher of thy Father's.
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and hee cried to the man of God which came from Judah saying, Thus saith the Lord, and he cried to the man of God which Come from Judah saying, Thus Says the Lord,
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but bed horse feet, and the wrath of God. That place is worthy of note, 1 Kings 13.21.
but Bed horse feet, and the wrath of God. That place is worthy of note, 1 Kings 13.21.
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What a Sodome is London and England, notwithstanding the Word of God! this aggravation kills us, this makes our carcasses now that they cannot reach the Sepulchers of our Fathers,
What a Sodom is London and England, notwithstanding the Word of God! this aggravation kills us, this makes our carcases now that they cannot reach the Sepulchers of our Father's,
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Speake who will, cry, die, who will, Christ, and many thousands more, yet sinne must not die, no, not open sinne.
Speak who will, cry, die, who will, christ, and many thousands more, yet sin must not die, no, not open sin.
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this Generation, the dregs of many past.
this Generation, the dregs of many past.
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The Prophets, where are they? The great Prophet, Christ, where is he? The Apostles where are they? they that Preached to your fathers, where are they? we that now preach to you, are we not dying? is not every light wasting? Is it not warme dying breath that is now breathed in your faces by me? Are not the lights of this Generation almost burnt out? and yet sinne more alive then ever it was. This World worsens apace:
The prophets, where Are they? The great Prophet, christ, where is he? The Apostles where Are they? they that Preached to your Father's, where Are they? we that now preach to you, Are we not dying? is not every Light wasting? Is it not warm dying breath that is now breathed in your faces by me? are not the lights of this Generation almost burned out? and yet sin more alive then ever it was. This World worsens apace:
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it hath been so, tis so, 'twill be so.
it hath been so, this so, it'll be so.
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Sinners have you any soule-bowells? will not a crying, dying, groaning voyce, work upon you? The ministration which is here below is glorious, but dying;
Sinners have you any soule-bowells? will not a crying, dying, groaning voice, work upon you? The ministration which is Here below is glorious, but dying;
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When Satan can serve any soule so, the case is very wofull, and yet this is common.
When Satan can serve any soul so, the case is very woeful, and yet this is Common.
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Some mens bowells are all torne out; such are past recovery.
some men's bowels Are all torn out; such Are passed recovery.
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Do you consider what you go against? you go against the breath of God, the dying breath of our Lord Jesus.
Do you Consider what you go against? you go against the breath of God, the dying breath of our Lord jesus.
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Christs Words are Words of eternall Life. Transgression is much aggravated by this point. Sinne is heartily loved; nothing will turne men.
Christ Words Are Words of Eternal Life. Transgression is much aggravated by this point. Sin is heartily loved; nothing will turn men.
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and indeed is soveraine for all diseases, to fetch man from Death to Life, to immortalize men;
and indeed is sovereign for all diseases, to fetch man from Death to Life, to immortalise men;
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an unctuous gelly dropping downe from that bright morning Star Christ, the sweat of his celestiall body,
an unctuous jelly dropping down from that bright morning Star christ, the sweat of his celestial body,
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The honey dew wee speake of, tis no exhalation from any thing here below, tis indeed, nothing else but the sweat of Heaven,
The honey due we speak of, this no exhalation from any thing Here below, this indeed, nothing Else but the sweat of Heaven,
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and yet if all this were true, tis too short to set out the thing in hand.
and yet if all this were true, this too short to Set out the thing in hand.
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There may be something in all this, though not so much as authors would have us think;
There may be something in all this, though not so much as Authors would have us think;
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if it could be taken as purely as it falls from the Heavens, before it comes into the corrupt Aire in which we breath, 'twould be much beyond that which we have, it would be a soveraine Nectar, to cure all diseases, it would fetch from death to life, and immortalize men.
if it could be taken as purely as it falls from the Heavens, before it comes into the corrupt Air in which we breath, 'twould be much beyond that which we have, it would be a sovereign Nectar, to cure all diseases, it would fetch from death to life, and immortalise men.
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an unctuous gelly, from the benigne Starres, and therefore called a Heavenly liquor, and say,
an unctuous jelly, from the benign Stars, and Therefore called a Heavenly liquour, and say,
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as other ordinary Dewes do, or not: some affirme it to be nothing else but a pure sweat of the celestiall bodies,
as other ordinary Dews do, or not: Some affirm it to be nothing Else but a pure sweat of the celestial bodies,
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There is a great dispute about Honey-dewes, whether they come from the Earth, as exhalations from it,
There is a great dispute about Honey-dews, whither they come from the Earth, as exhalations from it,
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and admirable to put yong and old in heart.
and admirable to put young and old in heart.
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The breath of Christ is Honey-dew, his words are combes full of Flower-honey; gathered out of the Garden above,
The breath of christ is Honey-dew, his words Are combes full of Flower honey; gathered out of the Garden above,
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when they are first put to worke, to put them in heart.
when they Are First put to work, to put them in heart.
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and this is accounted the prime Honey, and that which they judge best to nourish young Bees withall,
and this is accounted the prime Honey, and that which they judge best to nourish young Bees withal,
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There is a Honey which they call Flower-honey. which is made in the Spring and prime of the yeare, from choyce flowers,
There is a Honey which they call Flower honey. which is made in the Spring and prime of the year, from choice flowers,
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and answerably differ in their sweetnesse, and goodnesse.
and answerably differ in their sweetness, and Goodness.
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they that write of Honey, tell us of severall sorts, which the Bee makes at severall seasons,
they that write of Honey, tell us of several sorts, which the Bee makes At several seasons,
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] I cannot expresse it, as if the Prophet had said, yea sweeter then the Honey to my mouth: Psal. 119.103.] I cannot express it, as if the Prophet had said, yea Sweeten then the Honey to my Mouth: Psalm 119.103.
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How sweet are thy words to [ my taste! How sweet Are thy words to [ my taste!
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and so nourishing to the state of the soule: the breathings of Christs Lips are beyond expression pleasant to the taste.
and so nourishing to the state of the soul: the breathings of Christ Lips Are beyond expression pleasant to the taste.
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By the last words of David were the Levites appointed, at such certaine yeares to their worke;By the last words of David were the Levites appointed, At such certain Years to their work;
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Know the nature and the authority of this Ordinance now managed, we breath the dying breath of Christ, to fulfill the Word of God, (i) to accomplish his mind who thus made his will.
Know the nature and the Authority of this Ordinance now managed, we breath the dying breath of christ, to fulfil the Word of God, (i) to accomplish his mind who thus made his will.
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some noted the back-parts, some the face, some the body, some the bloud, some the Life, some the death, some the dying-breath of Christ, to wit the word.
Some noted the Back parts, Some the face, Some the body, Some the blood, Some the Life, Some the death, Some the dying-breath of christ, to wit the word.
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some pointed at the wisdome of Christ, some at the power, some at the mercy of Christ;
Some pointed At the Wisdom of christ, Some At the power, Some At the mercy of christ;
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There were many sorts of instruments about the Tabernacle, and yet not a pin but pointed at some great thing:
There were many sorts of Instruments about the Tabernacle, and yet not a pin but pointed At Some great thing:
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they are all of supreame authority, and hold forth something of God and nothing else; some pure beame of the Sun shines in every sacred Ordinance.
they Are all of supreme Authority, and hold forth something of God and nothing Else; Some pure beam of the Sun shines in every sacred Ordinance.
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Sacred constitutions, are not stuffed with hay, straw, stubble, things that hold forth onely to sense some humane fading thing;
Sacred constitutions, Are not stuffed with hay, straw, stubble, things that hold forth only to sense Some humane fading thing;
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The matter and the manner of divine ministration, fall both here under consideration.
The matter and the manner of divine ministration, fallen both Here under consideration.
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The same word is used, Romans 15.19. and so translated; From Ierusalem round about to Illyricum NONLATINALPHABET, I have fully preached the Gospell of Christ.
The same word is used, Romans 15.19. and so translated; From Ierusalem round about to Illyricum, I have Fully preached the Gospel of christ.
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this last circumstance is prest in this last clause, as the other is in the former, we must NONLATINALPHABET fulfill the Word of God, (i) preach fully the word of God.
this last circumstance is pressed in this last clause, as the other is in the former, we must fulfil the Word of God, (i) preach Fully the word of God.
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to you: how much is to be given to them? All that is given unto us;to you: how much is to be given to them? All that is given unto us;
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What is given is to be imparted: to whom? To Saints;
What is given is to be imparted: to whom? To Saints;
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COLOS. 1.25. To fulfill the Word of God. THe finall cause of Divine distribution, is here doubly set down, substantially, and circumstantially.COLOS. 1.25. To fulfil the Word of God. THe final cause of Divine distribution, is Here doubly Set down, substantially, and circumstantially.
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like the Dewes of the holy Land, and make a very good meale, tis so sweet to the taste,
like the Dews of the holy Land, and make a very good meal, this so sweet to the taste,
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Ephraim is derided for feeding on wind. Can one tast or eate winde? Yet such is the breath of Christs Lips, that one may feede on 't,Ephraim is derided for feeding on wind. Can one taste or eat wind? Yet such is the breath of Christ Lips, that one may feed on iT,
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The breath of Christ, as it is pleasant to sight, so to taste, this is another wonder.
The breath of christ, as it is pleasant to sighed, so to taste, this is Another wonder.
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Wisdome makes the Face, the Tongue, the Lungs, yea the breath shine, which is a wonder.
Wisdom makes the Face, the Tongue, the Lungs, yea the breath shine, which is a wonder.
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or sparkling of Pearles, to the internall eye.
or sparkling of Pearls, to the internal eye.
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Christ is wisdome, and wisdome never breathes unseasonably, and such words are as the Sun, irradiant beyond the glittering of gold,
christ is Wisdom, and Wisdom never breathes unseasonably, and such words Are as the Sun, irradiant beyond the glittering of gold,
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let this winde sit which way it will, and blow how it will, sharply, or mildly, tis still seasonable;
let this wind fit which Way it will, and blow how it will, sharply, or mildly, this still seasonable;
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and these words, which now you partake of? the gales that come from Christs mouth, are all seasonable;
and these words, which now you partake of? the gales that come from Christ Mouth, Are all seasonable;
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and proper to the sight, such are all the words of Christ his last words were very seasonable words without which, where would have been this Ordinance,
and proper to the sighed, such Are all the words of christ his last words were very seasonable words without which, where would have been this Ordinance,
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Words in season are like Apples of Gold in pictures of Silver, these are shining things indeed,
Words in season Are like Apples of Gold in pictures of Silver, these Are shining things indeed,
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The Aire in some Countries doth colour and varnish the haire.
The Air in Some Countries does colour and varnish the hair.
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It sounds pleasant, tasts pleasant, lookes pleasant, &c. The breath of Christ casts a dew [ thou hast the dew of thy youth ] that hangs the Locks of man with silver drops.
It sounds pleasant, tastes pleasant, looks pleasant, etc. The breath of christ Cast a due [ thou hast the due of thy youth ] that hangs the Locks of man with silver drops.
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tis so to every sense, which nothing else is or can be, such is the constitution of man and things now.
this so to every sense, which nothing Else is or can be, such is the constitution of man and things now.
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and made his last words, like the last words of that sweete singer of Israel, doubly sweet: How transendently sweete are all those expressions in the Gospell of Iohn, which hee spake as preparatory to his end ▪ Tis very pleasant:
and made his last words, like the last words of that sweet singer of Israel, doubly sweet: How transendently sweet Are all those expressions in the Gospel of John, which he spoke as preparatory to his end ▪ This very pleasant:
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it set him more in Heaven, and made his expiration from more inspiration, his breathings forth in this world, from stronger gales from that world above,
it Set him more in Heaven, and made his expiration from more inspiration, his breathings forth in this world, from Stronger gales from that world above,
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'Twas a Hell that Christ did speake in, all his time here below, if this Hell did do any thing, it did purge and not pollute his words, hee learn'd obedience not disobedience, by all he underwent;
'Twas a Hell that christ did speak in, all his time Here below, if this Hell did doe any thing, it did purge and not pollute his words, he learned Obedience not disobedience, by all he underwent;
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if every word of Christ was pure, then his dying words were pure, his words in Hell Eloi, Eloi, &c. And yet this is not all the emphasis of that Text, every word of God is Tserupha, purgatus, purified, Surmo purgatus.
if every word of christ was pure, then his dying words were pure, his words in Hell Eloi, Eloi, etc. And yet this is not all the emphasis of that Text, every word of God is Tserupha, Purgatus, purified, Surmo Purgatus.
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hee never spake a sinfull word:
he never spoke a sinful word:
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and therefore very apt and punctuall is that expression of Solomon [ Every word ] of God is pure, Prov. 30.5. Christ never had any filth in his mouth, the fountaine that gave spring to that out-let was so pure;
and Therefore very apt and punctual is that expression of Solomon [ Every word ] of God is pure, Curae 30.5. christ never had any filth in his Mouth, the fountain that gave spring to that outlet was so pure;
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holy, and so breathed to the last, he gave up his last breath in Hell, and yet holy and heavenly:
holy, and so breathed to the last, he gave up his last breath in Hell, and yet holy and heavenly:
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Christ was dying all that time hee lived among us, and yet sound in all parts,;
christ was dying all that time he lived among us, and yet found in all parts,;
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persons when they are dying, their breath is most of all impure, all parts within are so over-run and ruined with filth;
Persons when they Are dying, their breath is most of all impure, all parts within Are so overrun and ruined with filth;
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cleane things come not out of the mouth of uncleane, wickednesse proceeds out of the mouth of the wicked;
clean things come not out of the Mouth of unclean, wickedness proceeds out of the Mouth of the wicked;
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As things are, so they breath Lungs and inwards rotten, and breath is answerably corrupt;
As things Are, so they breath Lungs and inward rotten, and breath is answerably corrupt;
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There be three Regions in that Aire that blowes and breathes upon our soules, the brest of the Father, the brest of the Sun, the brest of the holy Ghost, all pure, perfectly pure, these are personally distinguished, but one in essence.
There be three Regions in that Air that blows and breathes upon our Souls, the breast of the Father, the breast of the Sun, the breast of the holy Ghost, all pure, perfectly pure, these Are personally distinguished, but one in essence.
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'Tis a division that pleaseth Schollers, but the substance is one. So we may distinguish in this matter in hand.
It's a division that Pleases Scholars, but the substance is one. So we may distinguish in this matter in hand.
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There are three regions of Aire, and although one purer then another, yet none perfectly pure.
There Are three regions of Air, and although one Purer then Another, yet none perfectly pure.
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The dying breath of Christ, we breath in your faces: the nature of this I will open to you, what it is naturally, what accidentally. Naturally tis pure, perfectly pure.The dying breath of christ, we breath in your faces: the nature of this I will open to you, what it is naturally, what accidentally. Naturally this pure, perfectly pure.
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Whereof J am made a Minister [ to fulfill ] the word of God (i) his last word of institution.Whereof J am made a Minister [ to fulfil ] the word of God (i) his last word of Institution.
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so by the last words of Christ, was this worke put upon our shoulders;
so by the last words of christ, was this work put upon our shoulders;
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but to cast a mist before the Eyes of mens soules, and to darken the light that is in them, and to make the things of eternall Life mysteries,
but to cast a missed before the Eyes of men's Souls, and to darken the Light that is in them, and to make the things of Eternal Life Mysteres,
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COLOS. 1.26. Even the Mystery.COLOS. 1.26. Even the Mystery.
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THe carryage of Christ since the fall is here hinted, hee doth worke and speake above our reach;
THe carriage of christ since the fallen is Here hinted, he does work and speak above our reach;
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when he goeth, he maketh a path like a Ship in the Sea, that no man can finde any thing after him, not a step:
when he Goes, he makes a path like a Ship in the Sea, that no man can find any thing After him, not a step:
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when hee speakes, his words are a great deepe, a Sea bottomlesse (i) of such vastnesse in all noble property, that no man can mouth them nor utter them after him, but stand dumb and silent;
when he speaks, his words Are a great deep, a Sea bottomless (i) of such vastness in all noble property, that no man can Mouth them nor utter them After him, but stand dumb and silent;
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they are as the title saith here, NONLATINALPHABET which is compounded of NONLATINALPHABET & NONLATINALPHABET, they doe NONLATINALPHABET occludere shut up the Tongue and Lips of man, that hee can say nothing.
they Are as the title Says Here, which is compounded of &, they do occludere shut up the Tongue and Lips of man, that he can say nothing.
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Divine prerogative we are to stand upon, There is a power opening and shuting things of eternall consequence in order to man in this life. This power is purely spirituall:
Divine prerogative we Are to stand upon, There is a power opening and shuting things of Eternal consequence in order to man in this life. This power is purely spiritual:
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action is used to close the Eyes of the dead, but it is invissible; mans doome is written in the wall, and no hand seene;
actium is used to close the Eyes of the dead, but it is invissible; men doom is written in the wall, and no hand seen;
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nor caracter legible in order to the man concerned, though all big and plaine, and hee spelled and personated in them, because Organs within, enervated;
nor character legible in order to the man concerned, though all big and plain, and he spelled and personated in them, Because Organs within, enervated;
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in which case man hath Eyes and sees not, Eares and heares not.
in which case man hath Eyes and sees not, Ears and hears not.
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They that see are made blind, but do they know how? action is used in this sad worke,
They that see Are made blind, but do they know how? actium is used in this sad work,
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but can any one explaine it to sence? for the time when it was done? or for the thing it selfe that is done? when went the spirit from me to thee? The poore creatures eyes are out,
but can any one explain it to sense? for the time when it was done? or for the thing it self that is done? when went the Spirit from me to thee? The poor creatures eyes Are out,
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but when was it done? did the man feele it? can he tell the agent or the instrument that did it? or what wheele in the Clock is crackt, that the motion goes so false? The nature of this spirituall occlusive act is this, two spirits run their course, at last one is finally left,
but when was it done? did the man feel it? can he tell the agent or the Instrument that did it? or what wheel in the Clock is cracked, that the motion Goes so false? The nature of this spiritual occlusive act is this, two spirits run their course, At last one is finally left,
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and so in the darke, and able to see nothing according to the spirituall nature of it,
and so in the dark, and able to see nothing according to the spiritual nature of it,
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so as to stir any noble operation in the soule: Faith, a Ridle; Selfe-deniall, a Ridle;
so as to stir any noble operation in the soul: Faith, a Riddle; Self-denial, a Riddle;
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Regeneration, a Ridle, a going into ones Mothers belly againe;
Regeneration, a Riddle, a going into ones Mother's belly again;
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the death of the body of death, the Resurrection and the Life, all these great things of the Gospell, strange things, and like the talke of a son to a barren wombe, laughed at.
the death of the body of death, the Resurrection and the Life, all these great things of the Gospel, strange things, and like the talk of a son to a barren womb, laughed At.
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The s•uting up or the opening of the Kingdome of God in order to any, is a transaction onely by the spirit, cannot enter into the heart of man to conceive,
The s•uting up or the opening of the Kingdom of God in order to any, is a transaction only by the Spirit, cannot enter into the heart of man to conceive,
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but God hath revealed them to us [ by his spirit ] for the [ spirit searcheth all things, the deepe things of God.
but God hath revealed them to us [ by his Spirit ] for the [ Spirit Searches all things, the deep things of God.
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] There is an internall caelestiall vertue, coacting with the soule, the giving or the suspension of which, is mans onely advantage or disadvantage, to understand Gods Will;] There is an internal celestial virtue, coacting with the soul, the giving or the suspension of which, is men only advantage or disadvantage, to understand God's Will;
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the suspension of internall influence, keepes the soule spiritually darke, what ever other advantages it hath,
the suspension of internal influence, keeps the soul spiritually dark, what ever other advantages it hath,
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and shuts it out from the Kingdome of Heaven. This spirituall occlusive power is feated in Christ.
and shuts it out from the Kingdom of Heaven. This spiritual occlusive power is feated in christ.
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For Judgement am [ I ] come into this World that they which see not might see, For Judgement am [ I ] come into this World that they which see not might see,
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and that they which see might be made blind. Concerning spirituall judicature, it is proper to me, there is none good at this worke, but I saith Christ;and that they which see might be made blind. Concerning spiritual judicature, it is proper to me, there is none good At this work, but I Says christ;
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to cast amist before the Eyes of the minde, and to darken the light that is in men, this onely I can doe:
to cast amist before the Eyes of the mind, and to darken the Light that is in men, this only I can do:
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to cast a mist before the Eyes of mens bodies, this divells may doe, and such men as give themselves to them;
to cast a missed before the Eyes of men's bodies, this Devils may do, and such men as give themselves to them;
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and meere ridles, this is only Christs work.
and mere riddles, this is only Christ work.
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Christ can put out the Eyes of a Sampson, darken the greatest lights, and confound the greatest parts, that is speake ridles and parables at every word, things unexplicable to the most learned men;
christ can put out the Eyes of a Sampson, darken the greatest lights, and confound the greatest parts, that is speak riddles and parables At every word, things unexplicable to the most learned men;
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he can carry a darke Lantherne betweene the Egyptians and the Israelites, make a cloud to go betweene both,
he can carry a dark Lantern between the egyptians and the Israelites, make a cloud to go between both,
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and to be darke of one side and light of to'ther:
and to be dark of one side and Light of to'ther:
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Christ was in the midst of that project, 'tis often said in the Booke of Moses that hee was in the midst of the cloud, that is, he was the onely author of that great mystery;
christ was in the midst of that project, it's often said in the Book of Moses that he was in the midst of the cloud, that is, he was the only author of that great mystery;
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'twas no art of Moses nor Aron, nor any man else, but Christ.
'twas no art of Moses nor Aron, nor any man Else, but christ.
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Christ hath a Kingdome, but tis not of this world, tis of that little World within:
christ hath a Kingdom, but this not of this world, this of that little World within:
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he hath the Keyes of every roome within you, he and he only opens and shuts these everlasting doores,
he hath the Keys of every room within you, he and he only Opens and shuts these everlasting doors,
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and at what houre he will: every wheele in that curious artifice within, hath its motion or check from him:
and At what hour he will: every wheel in that curious artifice within, hath its motion or check from him:
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the spirit wee speake is of his •nction, tis in fulnesse given to him, to make every knee bow or breake, every eye blind or seeing of things in Heaven, of things in Earth, and under the Earth.
the Spirit we speak is of his •nction, this in fullness given to him, to make every knee bow or break, every eye blind or seeing of things in Heaven, of things in Earth, and under the Earth.
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This thing is better exprest by the Prophet, then eye can, The Key of the house of David will I lay open his shouldiers,
This thing is better expressed by the Prophet, then eye can, The Key of the house of David will I lay open his shoulders,
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so hee shall open and none shall shut; Isai. 22.22. Revel. 3.7. The donations of Christ are absolute, not such as ours which may and often are overborne;so he shall open and none shall shut; Isaiah 22.22. Revel. 3.7. The donations of christ Are absolute, not such as ours which may and often Are overborne;
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the Eyes hee closes, none can ever open;
the Eyes he closes, none can ever open;
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the Trees he curseth barren, none can ever make fruitfull, dung as long as they will;
the Trees he Curseth barren, none can ever make fruitful, dung as long as they will;
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the things hee hides from mens eyes, they can never see more; his spirituall occlusive power, is as his power apertive, absolute, and above controule.
the things he hides from men's eyes, they can never see more; his spiritual occlusive power, is as his power apertive, absolute, and above control.
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Hee is the onely absolute at opening or closing the Eyes of the dead. 'Twere well if the right state of eternall actions and things, were seriously considered;
He is the only absolute At opening or closing the Eyes of the dead. 'Twere well if the right state of Eternal actions and things, were seriously considered;
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what is in the power of Christ, and what he can do and doth, to a perverse Generation.
what is in the power of christ, and what he can do and does, to a perverse Generation.
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Suffering in the outward man, is the least that Christ doth, to testifie dislike of any mans course;
Suffering in the outward man, is the least that christ does, to testify dislike of any men course;
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and yet this, as poore sensuall creatures, we onely Eye.
and yet this, as poor sensual creatures, we only Eye.
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How doth God carry himselfe to the soule? how neer to it, or how far off from it is he? how plainly and cleerly,
How does God carry himself to the soul? how near to it, or how Far off from it is he? how plainly and clearly,
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or how darkly and misteriously doth he move within thee? Is not thy soule in darknesse? Shut up under unbeliefe? in the valie of a shadow of death, fearing evill, the destruction of all? Darknesse makes feares the Oracle within speakes doubtfully,
or how darkly and mysteriously does he move within thee? Is not thy soul in darkness? Shut up under unbelief? in the valie of a shadow of death, fearing evil, the destruction of all? Darkness makes fears the Oracle within speaks doubtfully,
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and the best Life hangs in doubt;
and the best Life hangs in doubt;
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the Malefactor hath his book, and cannot reade for his best Life, the caracters are so old and so mysterious;
the Malefactor hath his book, and cannot read for his best Life, the characters Are so old and so mysterious;
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this is a great wound in the spirit, and it is a wonder to me that any one can beare this and beare up;
this is a great wound in the Spirit, and it is a wonder to me that any one can bear this and bear up;
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yet so remisse are men, till things grow ragingly desperate, and remedilesse, nothing is considered.
yet so remiss Are men, till things grow ragingly desperate, and remediless, nothing is considered.
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Terrified sinners, Christ hath tyed a handkercher about your Eyes, you are upon the Ladder, ready for execution;
Terrified Sinners, christ hath tied a handkerchief about your Eyes, you Are upon the Ladder, ready for execution;
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can you read your neck verse, or not? Legit ut clericus vel non? A Gospel sence of misery, is the first step to remedy.
can you read your neck verse, or not? Legit ut clericus vel non? A Gospel sense of misery, is the First step to remedy.
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Light is made to shine out of darkenesse; God closeth the Eyes, and then opens them.
Light is made to shine out of darkness; God closeth the Eyes, and then Opens them.
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I am at the doore of Heaven, neere the Kingdome of God, my night will have a day, according to the course of of the Sun, it will be so.
I am At the door of Heaven, near the Kingdom of God, my night will have a day, according to the course of of the Sun, it will be so.
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Let faith thus work, and thou wilt be blessed speedily. God makes light to [ shine ] out of darknesse;
Let faith thus work, and thou wilt be blessed speedily. God makes Light to [ shine ] out of darkness;
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when he would make a shining State, hee usually makes it very darke first; very darke and very sad;
when he would make a shining State, he usually makes it very dark First; very dark and very sad;
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and then reveales light very cleere, and makes a very shining bright Heaven.
and then reveals Light very clear, and makes a very shining bright Heaven.
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The order of the Sun what course it goes, what long nights it makes in some parts of the World,
The order of the Sun what course it Goes, what long nights it makes in Some parts of the World,
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and then what long and glorious dayes, should be remembred and expected; this way comes in our blessednesse here.
and then what long and glorious days, should be remembered and expected; this Way comes in our blessedness Here.
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In a darke condition, when one cannot do as wee would, we must doe as we can, make advantages of little things.
In a dark condition, when one cannot do as we would, we must do as we can, make advantages of little things.
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Sampson being darke and starke blind, made advantage of a little boy;Sampson being dark and stark blind, made advantage of a little boy;
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do thou, said he, lead mee to this place or that, to the pillar where the house beares; do thou, said he, led me to this place or that, to the pillar where the house bears;
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so must you poore darke soules, which are starke blind in the best things, makes use of such little things,
so must you poor dark Souls, which Are stark blind in the best things, makes use of such little things,
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as before mentioned to be led by, till you come to finde Pillars, great Pillars whereon the house beares, to doe great exploits.
as before mentioned to be led by, till you come to find Pillars, great Pillars whereon the house bears, to do great exploits.
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Tis sweet to consider that sacred concealements are but for a time, and this time set by wisdome.
This sweet to Consider that sacred concealments Are but for a time, and this time Set by Wisdom.
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[ Vision ] is but for an appointed time. [ Vision ] is but for an appointed time.
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That is a secret and a mystery to us, which to Christ is vision [ the vision is but, &c. and shall be so to us;
That is a secret and a mystery to us, which to christ is vision [ the vision is but, etc. and shall be so to us;
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in his light wee see light: and in cases of danger and extremity, he doth hasten.in his Light we see Light: and in cases of danger and extremity, he does hasten.
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When we are in a chariot of our owne conceits, a fiery Chariot, and Satan running away with us, Christ saith to his spirit, go joyne thy selfe to that chariot, and interpret;
When we Are in a chariot of our own conceits, a fiery Chariot, and Satan running away with us, christ Says to his Spirit, go join thy self to that chariot, and interpret;
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and now behold a nation is borne in a day; a World borne of a day, a World of light;
and now behold a Nation is born in a day; a World born of a day, a World of Light;
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a Heaven borne of a day, of an hower.
a Heaven born of a day, of an hour.
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'Tis yet more sweete, yea, most sweete to consider, when we can do nothing at all for our reliefe,
It's yet more sweet, yea, most sweet to Consider, when we can do nothing At all for our relief,
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neither the greater nor the lesser, not make use of a Lad to lead, when we cannot make the least motion toward the light, it makes motion toward us:
neither the greater nor the lesser, not make use of a Lad to led, when we cannot make the least motion towards the Light, it makes motion towards us:
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the Sun findes out us, it findes lost persons and lost comforts; it bares it selfe about unto every one;
the Sun finds out us, it finds lost Persons and lost comforts; it bares it self about unto every one;
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who doth draw the Sun to this place or that? Christ is called NONLATINALPHABET, 2 Pet. 1.19. you reade it a day Star, the Latines rightly render it, Lucifer, because it doth lucem ferre, Christ doth beare about light over the World to every one that sits in darknesse and needs it.
who does draw the Sun to this place or that? christ is called, 2 Pet. 1.19. you read it a day Star, the Latins rightly render it, Lucifer, Because it does lucem Far, christ does bear about Light over the World to every one that sits in darkness and needs it.
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and this will drop and drop till it hath dropped out all, it will never rest till it hath brought mee into his bosome.
and this will drop and drop till it hath dropped out all, it will never rest till it hath brought me into his bosom.
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wee have mercies according to externall communication of the biggest: what have you according to internall communication? this will be looked after.
we have Mercies according to external communication of the biggest: what have you according to internal communication? this will be looked After.
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that which hath beene hid from Ages and from Generations, we have made manifest to us;
that which hath been hid from Ages and from Generations, we have made manifest to us;
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the light which shines upon us, is more glorious then that which shined upon our Fathers;
the Light which shines upon us, is more glorious then that which shined upon our Father's;
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what they had, discovered much more behind which they wanted, and therefore cryed Lord evermore give us of this Bread. This point is upbraiding;
what they had, discovered much more behind which they wanted, and Therefore cried Lord evermore give us of this Bred. This point is upbraiding;
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when Christ had opened the nature of spirituall bread unto his followers, that they did indeed understand it, they fell a longing presently for more;
when christ had opened the nature of spiritual bred unto his followers, that they did indeed understand it, they fell a longing presently for more;
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but art yet indeed entered into no roome;
but art yet indeed entered into no room;
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dost thou looke into another more glorious, and long to enter into it? if thou be a stranger to these things, thou art a foolish Virgin, that possibly hast knocked at the doore of Christs house a little,
dost thou look into Another more glorious, and long to enter into it? if thou be a stranger to these things, thou art a foolish Virgae, that possibly hast knocked At the door of Christ house a little,
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Thou art entered into one thou sayest;
Thou art entered into one thou Sayest;
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every degree of grace possessed, makes discovery of greater degrees not possessed; One Chamber of Christ hath a window looking into another far bigger and more glorious.
every degree of grace possessed, makes discovery of greater Degrees not possessed; One Chamber of christ hath a window looking into Another Far bigger and more glorious.
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Thou seest others too hot, may'st not thou be too cold? grace in the true knowledge of it is inviting, 'tis like some Liquids drinking makes thirstinesse and longing for more drinke;
Thou See Others too hight, Mayest not thou be too cold? grace in the true knowledge of it is inviting, it's like Some Liquids drinking makes thirstiness and longing for more drink;
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dost thou eye t'other extreame? Some die with heate, others die with cold.
dost thou eye tother extreme? some die with heat, Others die with cold.
vd2 pns21 n1 j-jn j-jn? d vvb p-acp n1, n2-jn vvb p-acp j-jn.
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Answ. this is one extreame, but there are two extreames, and vertue in the midst of them;
Answer this is one extreme, but there Are two extremes, and virtue in the midst of them;
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Some make a great deale of stir and run mad; tis extreame naught this, I like it not.
some make a great deal of stir and run mad; this extreme nought this, I like it not.
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I have enough grace to bring me to Heaven I hope, and I care for no more, I love not to be pragmaticall.
I have enough grace to bring me to Heaven I hope, and I care for no more, I love not to be pragmatical.
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but blinde soules dreame more a great deale then they that see; This is one of their dreames among many;
but blind Souls dream more a great deal then they that see; This is one of their dreams among many;
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Blinde men 'tis observed, do not dreame so much as men that see, because fancy in the day hath not so much nor so lively impressive imployment to set it at worke in the night;
Blind men it's observed, do not dream so much as men that see, Because fancy in the day hath not so much nor so lively impressive employment to Set it At work in the night;
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and therefore rests, is a foole, hee knowes not his state, what hee has nor what he wants.
and Therefore rests, is a fool, he knows not his state, what he has nor what he Wants.
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hee that hath goods enough, enough for many yeares, enough to make his felicity for ever,
he that hath goods enough, enough for many Years, enough to make his felicity for ever,
pns31 cst vhz n2-j d, av-d p-acp d n2, av-d pc-acp vvi po31 n1 c-acp av,
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Spirituall fulnesse speakes a deluded heart;
Spiritual fullness speaks a deluded heart;
j n1 vvz dt j-vvn n1;
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if this be not regarded, as you taste not grace what tang it has, so you understand not grace, what order t'as.
if this be not regarded, as you taste not grace what tang it has, so you understand not grace, what order it's.
cs d vbb xx vvn, c-acp pn22 vvb xx vvi r-crq n1 pn31 vhz, av pn22 vvb xx n1, r-crq n1 pn31|vhz.
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Tis trying this point, what truth is in you. Your graces are not so great but you may have greater;
This trying this point, what truth is in you. Your graces Are not so great but you may have greater;
pn31|vbz vvg d n1, r-crq n1 vbz p-acp pn22. po22 n2 vbr xx av j p-acp pn22 vmb vhi jc;
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as the grouth of a Crocadile, of which it is written; that hee groweth alwayes, so doth a Christian, till hee bee transplanted into Heaven.
as the grouth of a Crocodile, of which it is written; that he grows always, so does a Christian, till he be transplanted into Heaven.
c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pp-f r-crq pn31 vbz vvn; cst pns31 vvz av, av vdz dt njp, c-acp pns31 vbb vvn p-acp n1.
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The love of God carries the same property and proportion to a Christian, and this makes the grouth of a Christian necessarily,
The love of God carries the same property and proportion to a Christian, and this makes the grouth of a Christian necessarily,
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This is a day of great things, a time wherein Christ brings about great things to our doores;
This is a day of great things, a time wherein christ brings about great things to our doors;
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My Father hath given me great things already, but hee will give me greater, for he loves mee;
My Father hath given me great things already, but he will give me greater, for he loves me;
po11 n1 vhz vvn pno11 j n2 av, cc-acp pns31 vmb vvi pno11 jc, c-acp pns31 vvz pno11;
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the Father loves him, and he gives him mercies greater and greater, and never leaves till hee hath lifted him fully into his bosome, to his right hand, (i) the fruition of all, John 5.20. The Father loveth the Sonne and showeth him all things that himselfe doth, and hee will show him greater workes then these, that yee may marveile.
the Father loves him, and he gives him Mercies greater and greater, and never leaves till he hath lifted him Fully into his bosom, to his right hand, (i) the fruition of all, John 5.20. The Father loves the Son and Showeth him all things that himself does, and he will show him greater works then these, that ye may Marvel.
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you may see this demonstrated in Christ:
you may see this demonstrated in christ:
pn22 vmb vvi d vvn p-acp np1:
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Love shapes Mercy so, as fully to bring about her end, and that is to bring the soule shee loves into her bosome, to the full fruition of her selfe, of whatsoever shee is;
Love shapes Mercy so, as Fully to bring about her end, and that is to bring the soul she loves into her bosom, to the full fruition of her self, of whatsoever she is;
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Love hath got her full end, which is the full possession of what shee makes out to, and now rests.
Love hath god her full end, which is the full possession of what she makes out to, and now rests.
n1 vhz vvn po31 j n1, r-crq vbz dt j n1 pp-f r-crq pns31 vvz av p-acp, cc av vvz.
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beyond Heaven there is no gradation, no step higher;
beyond Heaven there is no gradation, no step higher;
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to wit, Heaven which is all now doth Love fully possesse her beloved, and now she rests and not till now;
to wit, Heaven which is all now does Love Fully possess her Beloved, and now she rests and not till now;
p-acp n1, n1 r-crq vbz d av vdz vvi av-j vvi po31 j-vvn, cc av pns31 vvz cc xx c-acp av;
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Grace tis in the beginning little, a grai•• of Mustardseed, in progresse great, in the end, all;
Grace this in the beginning little, a grai•• of Mustard seed, in progress great, in the end, all;
n1 pn31|vbz p-acp dt n1 j, dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp n1 j, p-acp dt n1, d;
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Mercies are all shaped by Love, it is the property of Divine Love, to higthen dispensation still, till shee hath lifted the soule beloved fully into her bosome.
mercies Are all shaped by Love, it is the property of Divine Love, to higthen Dispensation still, till she hath lifted the soul Beloved Fully into her bosom.
n2 vbr d vvn p-acp n1, pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f j-jn n1, pc-acp vvb n1 av, c-acp pns31 vhz vvn dt n1 vvn av-j p-acp po31 n1.
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Milke and strong meate, babes and full age, crums and Flagons, love and abounding in love. Our Kingdome comes, our Kingdome here is a comming Kingdome.
Milk and strong meat, babes and full age, crumbs and Flagons, love and abounding in love. Our Kingdom comes, our Kingdom Here is a coming Kingdom.
n1 cc j n1, n2 cc j n1, n2 cc n2, n1 cc vvg p-acp n1. po12 n1 vvz, po12 n1 av vbz dt j-vvg n1.
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there is migration in our glory here, going from glory to glory, from strength to strength;
there is migration in our glory Here, going from glory to glory, from strength to strength;
pc-acp vbz n1 p-acp po12 n1 av, vvg p-acp n1 p-acp n1, p-acp n1 p-acp n1;
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but concerning the glory of a Christian here, it is a resolved thing that it is graduall:
but Concerning the glory of a Christian Here, it is a resolved thing that it is gradual:
cc-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f dt njp av, pn31 vbz dt j-vvn n1 cst pn31 vbz j-jn:
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two talents, five talents, ten talents, concerning the glory above, tis disputed whether it be graduall,
two Talents, five Talents, ten Talents, Concerning the glory above, this disputed whither it be gradual,
crd n2, crd n2, crd n2, vvg dt n1 p-acp, pn31|vbz vvn cs pn31 vbb j-jn,
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The drops that fall from Heaven, are of severall quantities, Christ hath in his hand blessings of severall sizes, some bigger, some lesser;
The drops that fallen from Heaven, Are of several quantities, christ hath in his hand blessings of several sizes, Some bigger, Some lesser;
dt n2 cst vvb p-acp n1, vbr pp-f j n2, np1 vhz p-acp po31 n1 n2 pp-f j n2, d jc, d jc;
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Mercies have their demensions, they differ in grouths.
mercies have their dimensions, they differ in grouths.
n2 vhb po32 n2, pns32 vvb p-acp n2.
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What all those carnall Ordinances did spiritually meane, we have in expresse words, and these words explained and applyed, with greater power and glory then ever, from the spirit of Christ.
What all those carnal Ordinances did spiritually mean, we have in express words, and these words explained and applied, with greater power and glory then ever, from the Spirit of christ.
q-crq d d j n2 vdd av-j vvi, pns12 vhb p-acp j n2, cc d n2 vvn cc vvd, p-acp jc n1 cc n1 av av, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1.
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The sensuall helps they had, spake for the most part no farther then sence.
The sensual helps they had, spoke for the most part no farther then sense.
dt j n2 pns32 vhd, vvd p-acp dt av-ds n1 av-dx av-jc cs n1.
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their fruit had much shell and little kirnells: we have no shell, yet the kirnell bigger and sweeter to.
their fruit had much shell and little kirnells: we have no shell, yet the kirnell bigger and Sweeten to.
po32 n1 vhd d n1 cc j n2: pns12 vhb dx n1, av dt n1 jc cc jc pc-acp.
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Ceremonies were but a shaddow of good things to come, as great a distance between their condition and ours, as betweene shaddow and substance:
Ceremonies were but a shadow of good things to come, as great a distance between their condition and ours, as between shadow and substance:
n2 vbdr p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2 pc-acp vvi, c-acp j dt n1 p-acp po32 n1 cc png12, c-acp p-acp n1 cc n1:
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as it is now revealed to his holy Apostles and Prophets by the spirit.
as it is now revealed to his holy Apostles and prophets by the Spirit.
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A full comment upon these words are those of the Apostles to the Ephesians cap. 3. v. 4, 5. Whereby when you reade, you may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ, which in other ages was not made knowne to the sonnes of men,
A full comment upon these words Are those of the Apostles to the Ephesians cap. 3. v. 4, 5. Whereby when you read, you may understand my knowledge in the mystery of christ, which in other ages was not made known to the Sons of men,
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THis expression meanes not totum but tantum, not altogether hid but very much hid, over what it is since the revelation of Christ in the flesh.
THis expression means not totum but Tantum, not altogether hid but very much hid, over what it is since the Revelation of christ in the Flesh.
d n1 vvz xx fw-la p-acp fw-la, xx av vvn p-acp av av-d vvn, p-acp r-crq pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1.
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COLOS. 1.26. Which hath beene hid from Ages, and from Generations.COLOS. 1.26. Which hath been hid from Ages, and from Generations.
np1. crd. r-crq vhz vbn vvn p-acp n2, cc p-acp n2.
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the Sun of love shines mighty hot, and now wickednesse thunders, and so will Justice and righteousnesse too; believe it.
the Sun of love shines mighty hight, and now wickedness Thunders, and so will justice and righteousness too; believe it.
dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz j j, cc av n1 vvz, cc av vmb n1 cc n1 av; vvb pn31.
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Our love now to be least, when greatest love is tendered, can you imagine that this iniquity will be quickly forgotten? great heare makes great thunders, tis so now;
Our love now to be lest, when greatest love is tendered, can you imagine that this iniquity will be quickly forgotten? great hear makes great Thunders, this so now;
po12 n1 av pc-acp vbi cs, c-crq js n1 vbz vvn, vmb pn22 vvi cst d n1 vmb vbi av-j vvn? j n1 vvz j n2, pn31|vbz av av;
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Love lost, Christ cares not for the person, let him be what he will, if hee be the greatest man in the World, he will burne to death in that fire, which burnes in his breast against Christ.
Love lost, christ Cares not for the person, let him be what he will, if he be the greatest man in the World, he will burn to death in that fire, which burns in his breast against christ.
n1 vvn, np1 vvz xx p-acp dt n1, vvb pno31 vbi r-crq pns31 vmb, cs pns31 vbb dt js n1 p-acp dt n1, pns31 vmb vvi p-acp n1 p-acp d n1, r-crq vvz p-acp po31 n1 p-acp np1.
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God allowes Satan to bee fueler in such a soule, till they both come to burne together in hell.
God allows Satan to be fueler in such a soul, till they both come to burn together in hell.
np1 vvz np1 pc-acp vbi jc p-acp d dt n1, c-acp pns32 d vvb pc-acp vvi av p-acp n1.
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tis part of that unquenchable fire below;
this part of that unquenchable fire below;
pn31|vbz n1 pp-f cst j n1 a-acp;
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can wee tell whether this iniquity will be blotted out till this Generation die? The heart fired against truth, abides so;
can we tell whither this iniquity will be blotted out till this Generation die? The heart fired against truth, abides so;
vmb pns12 vvi cs d n1 vmb vbi vvn av p-acp d n1 vvi? dt n1 vvn p-acp n1, vvz av;
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We offer despite to the spirit of grace, we tread under foot the bloud of the Lord Jesus;
We offer despite to the Spirit of grace, we tread under foot the blood of the Lord jesus;
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God rules in the inside of his enemies, hee unbowells this Generation, and Christens it in blood, according to its spirit.
God rules in the inside of his enemies, he unbowells this Generation, and Christens it in blood, according to its Spirit.
np1 vvz p-acp dt n1-an pp-f po31 n2, pns31 n2 d n1, cc vvz pn31 p-acp n1, vvg p-acp po31 n1.
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Externall carriages are all measured, and titled from the heart.
External carriages Are all measured, and titled from the heart.
j n2 vbr d vvn, cc vvn p-acp dt n1.
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The posture of our spirits wee least looke at, and this Christs Eye is most of all fixed upon.
The posture of our spirits we least look At, and this Christ Eye is most of all fixed upon.
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Despite is a spiritull act, deliberate disaffection to the loveliest things.
Despite is a spiritual act, deliberate disaffection to the loveliest things.
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yet if they were judged for despising their day of small things, how much more shall you be judged that despise the day of great things? tis the Apostles argument to the Hebrewes, and must be mine to you.
yet if they were judged for despising their day of small things, how much more shall you be judged that despise the day of great things? this the Apostles argument to the Hebrews, and must be mine to you.
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our fathers day was a day of small things;
our Father's day was a day of small things;
po12 ng1 n1 vbds dt n1 pp-f j n2;
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this is called in writing NONLATINALPHABET not with Inck and Pen but with the spirit of the living God, in Tables of stone, but in the fleshly tables of the heart;
this is called in writing not with Ink and Pen but with the Spirit of the living God, in Tables of stone, but in the fleshly tables of the heart;
d vbz vvn p-acp vvg xx p-acp n1 cc n1 cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvg np1, p-acp n2 pp-f n1, cc-acp p-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt n1;
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and makes them all for him, and to vote him up still as chiefe over all, within and without:
and makes them all for him, and to vote him up still as chief over all, within and without:
cc vvz pno32 d p-acp pno31, cc pc-acp vvb pno31 a-acp av c-acp j-jn p-acp d, p-acp cc p-acp:
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some in love, some in joy, some in feare, &c. and seates principles deeply in all these passions,
Some in love, Some in joy, Some in Fear, etc. and seats principles deeply in all these passion,
d p-acp n1, d p-acp n1, d p-acp n1, av cc n2 n2 av-jn p-acp d d n2,
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as principles are proper to them;
as principles Are proper to them;
c-acp n2 vbr j p-acp pno32;
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hee doth eternally seate things revealed, in all the passions of the soule, and in each distinctly,
he does eternally seat things revealed, in all the passion of the soul, and in each distinctly,
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Divine demonstration notes inscriptum. When Christ hath made apprehension in the soule, the next thing he makes is affection;
Divine demonstration notes inscriptum. When christ hath made apprehension in the soul, the next thing he makes is affection;
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Like the Hebrew word Higgid, Gen. 41.25. noting such a shewing as is by leading by the hand.
Like the Hebrew word Higgid, Gen. 41.25. noting such a showing as is by leading by the hand.
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No man hath seene God at any time, but the onely begotten Sonne which is in the bosome of the Father, he hath declared him, Joh. 1.18. NONLATINALPHABET (i) plane ac dilucidè declarare, to open a thing very clearely and gloriously;
No man hath seen God At any time, but the only begotten Son which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him, John 1.18. (i) plane ac dilucidè declarare, to open a thing very clearly and gloriously;
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and pointing us by the hand to Letter after Letter.
and pointing us by the hand to letter After letter.
cc vvg pno12 p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1 p-acp n1.
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this is the first worke of Christ, for the good of a poore soule, which is called a copying out of his fathers bosome,
this is the First work of christ, for the good of a poor soul, which is called a copying out of his Father's bosom,
d vbz dt ord n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt j pp-f dt j n1, r-crq vbz vvn dt vvg av pp-f po31 ng1 n1,
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an Idea of Gods minde by meanes hereof, is made in the soule so lively, and answers so exactly, as face to face;
an Idea of God's mind by means hereof, is made in the soul so lively, and answers so exactly, as face to face;
dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp n2 av, vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 av j, cc vvz av av-j, c-acp n1 p-acp n1;
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This exscriptum is Scriptum digestum, the written word digested, and beholding by it as in a glasse Gods minde unto satisfaction,
This exscriptum is Scriptum digestum, the written word digested, and beholding by it as in a glass God's mind unto satisfaction,
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to make a draught and survey of the Kingdome of God, very lively to sacred fancy.
to make a draught and survey of the Kingdom of God, very lively to sacred fancy.
pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, av j p-acp j n1.
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and so to hold out a cleare and glorious Idea of Gods mind, and what he would have, to all inferior powers;
and so to hold out a clear and glorious Idea of God's mind, and what he would have, to all inferior Powers;
cc av pc-acp vvi av dt j cc j n1 pp-f npg1 n1, cc r-crq pns31 vmd vhi, p-acp d j-jn n2;
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Christ therefore gives concurrence in this worke, and the first thing he doth in man is, hee makes apprehension (i) hee enables the understanding to coppy out Gods copy, to make an exscript from his,
christ Therefore gives concurrence in this work, and the First thing he does in man is, he makes apprehension (i) he enables the understanding to copy out God's copy, to make an exscript from his,
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man is the principall party concerned in this, but unable to apprehend the counsells of God, though copied out to him;
man is the principal party concerned in this, but unable to apprehend the Counsels of God, though copied out to him;
n1 vbz dt j-jn n1 vvn p-acp d, cc-acp j pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f np1, cs vvn av p-acp pno31;
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The written word is Gods mind copied out, exscriptum, a summary of his eternall counsell, in order to all without him:
The written word is God's mind copied out, exscriptum, a summary of his Eternal counsel, in order to all without him:
dt j-vvn n1 vbz ng1 n1 vvd av, fw-la, dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1, p-acp n1 p-acp d p-acp pno31:
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[ Yee ] are our Epistle knowne and read of all men, 2 Cor. 3.3. Divine demonstration notes two things, exscriptum & inscriptum, and Christ makes both.[ Ye ] Are our Epistle known and read of all men, 2 Cor. 3.3. Divine demonstration notes two things, exscriptum & inscriptum, and christ makes both.
[ pn22 ] vbr po12 n1 vvn cc vvn pp-f d n2, crd np1 crd. j-jn n1 n2 crd n2, fw-la cc fw-la, cc np1 vvz d.
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The Manifestation which our Apostle speakes of here, is the latter, for he speakes of such as is proper to Saints, which is Divine demonstration, the person an Epistle, knowne and read of all men.
The Manifestation which our Apostle speaks of Here, is the latter, for he speaks of such as is proper to Saints, which is Divine demonstration, the person an Epistle, known and read of all men.
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let men and Angells, all the World reade if they will.
let men and Angels, all the World read if they will.
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here is my soule and my life, reade if it be not so as I say;
Here is my soul and my life, read if it be not so as I say;
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that which enables one to produce bookes for his authority in discourse, and that which enables one to produce his soule and his life for authority:
that which enables one to produce books for his Authority in discourse, and that which enables one to produce his soul and his life for Authority:
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that which makes one talke well, and that which makes one walke well;
that which makes one talk well, and that which makes one walk well;
cst r-crq vvz crd n1 av, cc cst r-crq vvz crd n1 av;
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circumcision outward in the flesh, and this explained by circumcision inward in the spirit. There is a narrative and an operative light;
circumcision outward in the Flesh, and this explained by circumcision inward in the Spirit. There is a narrative and an operative Light;
n1 j p-acp dt n1, cc d vvn p-acp n1 j p-acp dt n1. pc-acp vbz dt j-jn cc dt j-jn n1;
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a voyce behind one, interpreting that before one;
a voice behind one, interpreting that before one;
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COLOS. 1.26. But now is made manifest, &c. THe word notes two things, appareo et splendeo, vision, and shining vision, that is, according to Gospel speech, still in the letter and in the spirit, the understanding of words which one reads, by workes which one feeles;COLOS. 1.26. But now is made manifest, etc. THe word notes two things, appareo et splendeo, vision, and shining vision, that is, according to Gospel speech, still in the Letter and in the Spirit, the understanding of words which one reads, by works which one feels;
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this is the mystery of the Gospel, and manifested to none but Saints.
this is the mystery of the Gospel, and manifested to none but Saints.
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this is demonstratio demonstrata, the builder banqueting in, and warming of the house he hath built;
this is demonstratio demonstrata, the builder banqueting in, and warming of the house he hath built;
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this is he that loveth mee saith Christ, and he shall be beloved of mee and my Father;
this is he that loves me Says christ, and he shall be Beloved of me and my Father;
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and upon this is intail'd the sweetnesse of Christs presence;
and upon this is intailed the sweetness of Christ presence;
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the one poynts at light in the understanding, the other points at light in the affection, which necessarily resolves it selfe into action,
the one points At Light in the understanding, the other points At Light in the affection, which necessarily resolves it self into actium,
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Hee that hath my commandements and keepeth them, &c. To have the will of Christ and to keepe the will of Christ, are two things;He that hath my Commandments and Keepeth them, etc. To have the will of christ and to keep the will of christ, Are two things;
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and J will love him and will manifest my selfe to him.
and J will love him and will manifest my self to him.
cc pns11 vmb vvi pno31 cc vmb vvi po11 n1 p-acp pno31.
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Hee that hath my commandements and keepeth them, hee it is that loveth me, and hee shall be loved of my Father, He that hath my Commandments and Keepeth them, he it is that loves me, and he shall be loved of my Father,
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Divine-Light is very sweet in speculation, but a thousand times more sweet, when drawne out into conversation.
Divine-Light is very sweet in speculation, but a thousand times more sweet, when drawn out into Conversation.
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then the soule pursues his light, and is pursued with kindnesse from Christs internall presence.
then the soul pursues his Light, and is pursued with kindness from Christ internal presence.
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as in the understanding though a very out-roome, but most pleasant when seated in the will and affections, these in-roomes; then tis full of embracings;
as in the understanding though a very out-roome, but most pleasant when seated in the will and affections, these in-roomes; then this full of embracings;
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Divine light is pleasant all along its course in the soule, in every roome of the soule,
Divine Light is pleasant all along its course in the soul, in every room of the soul,
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and yet this is but a branch of that manifestation mentioned in my Text, NONLATINALPHABET and the same word is used in the front of the Verse NONLATINALPHABET manifestly declared. Christs internall manifestation, is our externall manifestation, that which enables us to hold forth our light in Life as Saints. This demonstration is most sweete;
and yet this is but a branch of that manifestation mentioned in my Text, and the same word is used in the front of the Verse manifestly declared. Christ internal manifestation, is our external manifestation, that which enables us to hold forth our Light in Life as Saints. This demonstration is most sweet;
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The eternity of mercies, is that which makes them Heaven: such is the Sun that shines upon you Saints.
The eternity of Mercies, is that which makes them Heaven: such is the Sun that shines upon you Saints.
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and therefore if this be thy businesse saith he to Christ, depart for ever, let mee see thy face no more;
and Therefore if this be thy business Says he to christ, depart for ever, let me see thy face no more;
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COLOS. 1.26. But now is made manifest [ to his Saints. ]COLOS. 1.26. But now is made manifest [ to his Saints. ]
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VVHat was a mystery and what was hid, is still so to all but Saints, but now is made manifest to [ his Saints ] What a long night some have!
What was a mystery and what was hid, is still so to all but Saints, but now is made manifest to [ his Saints ] What a long night Some have!
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they have Job's wish, they give up the ghost in the wombe, and their eyes never see the Sun, no not when he shines brightest.
they have Job's wish, they give up the ghost in the womb, and their eyes never see the Sun, no not when he shines Brightest.
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Gospel-light is the clearest, plainest, and yet this is hid, unlesse to a very few. If our [ Gospell ] bee hid: the most are finally left.
Gospel light is the Clearest, Plainest, and yet this is hid, unless to a very few. If our [ Gospel ] be hid: the most Are finally left.
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Never able to come to the knowledge of the truth, although ever making at it:
Never able to come to the knowledge of the truth, although ever making At it:
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that is a sad expression ever learning and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.
that is a sad expression ever learning and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.
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Death and Life are made paralell for length; one is everlasting, so is the other. Some never die, others never live;
Death and Life Are made parallel for length; one is everlasting, so is the other. some never die, Others never live;
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the fire of the Altar never went out;
the fire of the Altar never went out;
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the holy Spirit which is the onely fire in the new Tabernacle, never goes out of some,
the holy Spirit which is the only fire in the new Tabernacle, never Goes out of Some,
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and never comes in to other; hee never leaves nor forsakes some;
and never comes in to other; he never leaves nor forsakes Some;
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though in the fire, though in the water, though in the belly of Hell, yet he comes to them:
though in the fire, though in the water, though in the belly of Hell, yet he comes to them:
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others he never comes neere, let them be where they will, doe what they will, pray,
Others he never comes near, let them be where they will, do what they will, pray,
ng2-jn pns31 av-x vvz av-j, vvb pno32 vbi r-crq pns32 vmb, vdb r-crq pns32 vmb, vvb,
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or cut themselves like Baals Priests.
or Cut themselves like Baal's Priests.
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Tis all day in some parts of the World, tis all night againe in other parts;
This all day in Some parts of the World, this all night again in other parts;
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such is the set and fixed course of the Sunne about the great World, and such likewise is the motion of the Sunne of Righteousnesse, about the little World. Another thing is this:
such is the Set and fixed course of the Sun about the great World, and such likewise is the motion of the Sun of Righteousness, about the little World. another thing is this:
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Divine course is so steered as to fulfill will, mans will and Gods, therefore there can be no wrangling or discontent in this matter, on no side.
Divine course is so steered as to fulfil will, men will and God's, Therefore there can be no wrangling or discontent in this matter, on no side.
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The will of the wicked is at an utter, and at a finall resistance of Christ, they bid the Almighty depart:
The will of the wicked is At an utter, and At a final resistance of christ, they bid the Almighty depart:
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for how long? for a weeke? for a month, and then come againe? No:
for how long? for a Week? for a Monn, and then come again? No:
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he is in good earnest, for ever, as one that does not like such a man for a Husband of all the men in the World,
he is in good earnest, for ever, as one that does not like such a man for a Husband of all the men in the World,
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and therefore bids him to come no more.
and Therefore bids him to come no more.
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When Christ comes to any soule, he comes a woeing, to gaine the soule for his onely solace and delight;
When christ comes to any soul, he comes a Wooing, to gain the soul for his only solace and delight;
c-crq np1 vvz p-acp d n1, pns31 vvz dt vvg, pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp po31 j n1 cc n1;
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a wicked soule hath no mind to this, he hath so much love to his lust and to his own course,
a wicked soul hath no mind to this, he hath so much love to his lust and to his own course,
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it was Pharoahs Language to Moses, and yet Moses representing the person of Christ to him;
it was Pharaohs Language to Moses, and yet Moses representing the person of christ to him;
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and Pharoah in that, doth but represent to us, the person and practise of every wicked man, what he saith to Christ and the spirit,
and Pharaoh in that, does but represent to us, the person and practice of every wicked man, what he Says to christ and the Spirit,
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and to all that is holy, hee would see nor heare of these no more;
and to all that is holy, he would see nor hear of these no more;
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hee loves darkenesse better then light, and would never out on't, nor never have light brought neere him.
he loves darkness better then Light, and would never out oned, nor never have Light brought near him.
pns31 vvz n1 av-jc cs n1, cc vmd av-x av p-acp|pn31, ccx av vhb n1 vvn av-j pno31.
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This thing is accomplished by God the soule would have a finall parture, God at a finall distance, that so hee might take his fill of sinne, and it is so:
This thing is accomplished by God the soul would have a final parture, God At a final distance, that so he might take his fill of sin, and it is so:
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J will see thy face no more; J will see thy face no more;
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thy night shall be as long as thou wilt, black and darke for ever, hence forth sleepe on and never open thy Eyes more.
thy night shall be as long as thou wilt, black and dark for ever, hence forth sleep on and never open thy Eyes more.
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Now mans will is fulfilled and Gods will too: for such sinners, he sweares the eternall death of them, and hee cannot goe back.
Now men will is fulfilled and God's will too: for such Sinners, he swears the Eternal death of them, and he cannot go back.
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When soules are so wicked to bid him depart for ever, hee layes this much to heart,
When Souls Are so wicked to bid him depart for ever, he lays this much to heart,
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and remembers it well for ever, yea, every repulse of this Strength, Length, and Nature; yea, and all the circumstances about it;
and remembers it well for ever, yea, every repulse of this Strength, Length, and Nature; yea, and all the Circumstances about it;
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and opposes to this sinfull will, a righteous will, of as much Strength and Length: he sweares a revenge which hath no revocation;
and opposes to this sinful will, a righteous will, of as much Strength and Length: he swears a revenge which hath no revocation;
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hee sets himselfe at a finall distance from repentance, as the sinner hath Reade Amos the eight and the seventh, the Lord hath sworne by the excellency of Jacob, surely I will never forget any of their workes.
he sets himself At a final distance from Repentance, as the sinner hath Read Amos the eight and the seventh, the Lord hath sworn by the excellency of Jacob, surely I will never forget any of their works.
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This is spoken in order to Israels end; and what is spoken in order to many, hath its force in order to one.
This is spoken in order to Israel's end; and what is spoken in order to many, hath its force in order to one.
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J will never forget any of [ their workes. J will never forget any of [ their works.
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] Such persons as I have woed, and laboured by all manes to espouse to my selfe,] Such Persons as I have wooed, and laboured by all manes to espouse to my self,
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for such to put mee off, yea to cast mee off finally, I will never forget this, saith God;
for such to put me off, yea to cast me off finally, I will never forget this, Says God;
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I will set them at as great a distance from me, as they set me from them;
I will Set them At as great a distance from me, as they Set me from them;
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and if there be any excellency in me, it shall run out all this way, in strength and length of Justice:
and if there be any excellency in me, it shall run out all this Way, in strength and length of justice:
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this is paying the utmost farthing.
this is paying the utmost farthing.
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Sinners let this point entice you to consider your condition, when our Saviour had discoursed of one that should betray him and be lost for ever, a sonne of perdition which the Scripture had long before spoken off;
Sinners let this point entice you to Consider your condition, when our Saviour had discoursed of one that should betray him and be lost for ever, a son of perdition which the Scripture had long before spoken off;
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how they all smote their breasts!
how they all smote their breasts!
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Is it J? is it I? There are children of perdition now, such as are lost for ever, such as of old are ordained to this condemnation we have spoken off, to wit, a finall dissertion.Is it J? is it I? There Are children of perdition now, such as Are lost for ever, such as of old Are ordained to this condemnation we have spoken off, to wit, a final desertion.
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Tis hard to determine who these be, because we have not Christs skill in this point;
This hard to determine who these be, Because we have not Christ skill in this point;
pn31|vbz j pc-acp vvi r-crq d vbb, c-acp pns12 vhb xx npg1 n1 p-acp d n1;
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yet two things there are which more eminently hint such a state, Hypocrisie, and Malice. The Kingdome of God comes nigh some men, they have tastes of the good Word of God,
yet two things there Are which more eminently hint such a state, Hypocrisy, and Malice. The Kingdom of God comes High Some men, they have tastes of the good Word of God,
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and of the powers of the World to come;
and of the Powers of the World to come;
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sweete tastes, and then temptations intervene, and then all these sweete •angs and tastes of truth are lost,
sweet tastes, and then temptations intervene, and then all these sweet •angs and tastes of truth Are lost,
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and the glorious throne and Kingdome of Christ that was going up apace, pulled downe againe as fast,
and the glorious throne and Kingdom of christ that was going up apace, pulled down again as fast,
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and demolished quite, and onely some out-workes left upon the tongue, upon the eyes, and the other externall parts, to make a specious shew to the World:
and demolished quite, and only Some outworks left upon the tongue, upon the eyes, and the other external parts, to make a specious show to the World:
cc vvd av, cc av-j d n2 vvn p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n2, cc dt n-jn j n2, pc-acp vvi dt j n1 p-acp dt n1:
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this gives sad suspition of a forlorne estate, of a child of perdition. When Christ comes so neere a soule, as to begin to sweepe and cleanse it,
this gives sad suspicion of a forlorn estate, of a child of perdition. When christ comes so near a soul, as to begin to sweep and cleanse it,
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and to fit it for his dwelling, and afterward is thrust out, and all given up againe to more uncleane spirits then before, to make up temporary advantages of delight and profit, Christ now returnes no more;
and to fit it for his Dwelling, and afterwards is thrust out, and all given up again to more unclean spirits then before, to make up temporary advantages of delight and profit, christ now returns no more;
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for this grosse Hypocrisie, wretched soules suffer finally; the last end of these men is sad, worse then their beginning;
for this gross Hypocrisy, wretched Souls suffer finally; the last end of these men is sad, Worse then their beginning;
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their soules abide in sinne, till they abide no longer in this world; an Hypocrites last-love to sinne holds him, though his first love to Christ would not.
their Souls abide in sin, till they abide no longer in this world; an Hypocrites last-love to sin holds him, though his First love to christ would not.
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Further authority concurring to this is that of Peter, where he discourseth of Hypocrisie largely and very sadly, Further Authority concurring to this is that of Peter, where he discourseth of Hypocrisy largely and very sadly,
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yea very prophetically, as pointing at these times wherein we live.
yea very prophetically, as pointing At these times wherein we live.
uh av av-j, c-acp vvg p-acp d n2 c-crq pns12 vvb.
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He speakes of such who had escaped the pollutions of the World, by the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour, and afterward were intangled; and he speakes also of those which did generate these monsters, to wit false Teachers, Hypocriticall Prophets, such as Baalam, and then panells altogether, Fathers and children thus.
He speaks of such who had escaped the pollutions of the World, by the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour, and afterwards were entangled; and he speaks also of those which did generate these monsters, to wit false Teachers, Hypocritical prophets, such as Balaam, and then panells altogether, Father's and children thus.
pns31 vvz pp-f d r-crq vhd vvn dt n2 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 cc n1, cc av vbdr vvn; cc pns31 vvz av pp-f d r-crq vdd vvi d n2, pc-acp vvi j n2, j n2, d c-acp np1, cc av n2 av, n2 cc n2 av.
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Wells they are without water, Cloudes carried about with a tempest, to whom is reserved the mist of darknesse for ever. Truth hath lost its power;Wells they Are without water, Clouds carried about with a tempest, to whom is reserved the missed of darkness for ever. Truth hath lost its power;
n2 pns32 vbr p-acp n1, n2 vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1, p-acp ro-crq vbz vvn dt n1 pp-f n1 c-acp av. n1 vhz vvn po31 n1;
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it is a stincking carcasse, and no Christian, whatsoever he saith;
it is a stinking carcase, and no Christian, whatsoever he Says;
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and this stincking carcasse is to be buried for ever, in such a grave as hath no resurrection. and this stinking carcase is to be buried for ever, in such a grave as hath no resurrection.
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Love to truth is lost, and therefore no eyes can be found to see it, so as to imbrace it and practise it;
Love to truth is lost, and Therefore no eyes can be found to see it, so as to embrace it and practise it;
n1 p-acp n1 vbz vvn, cc av dx n2 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi pn31, av c-acp pc-acp vvi pn31 cc vvi pn31;
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other things stand in the way and make a mist, that the man cannot see this nor that, not he;
other things stand in the Way and make a missed, that the man cannot see this nor that, not he;
j-jn n2 vvb p-acp dt n1 cc vvi dt n1, cst dt n1 vmbx vvi d ccx cst, xx pns31;
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Hypocrisy raiseth this mist of darkenesse, and such fogges and mists as spring out of this, oft times abide for ever.
Hypocrisy Raiseth this missed of darkness, and such fogs and mists as spring out of this, oft times abide for ever.
n1 vvz d n1 pp-f n1, cc d n2 cc n2 p-acp n1 av pp-f d, av n2 vvb p-acp av.
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That which is here named the mist of darkenesse, or the thicknesse of darkenesse, is translated in Jude blacknesse of darkenesse, tenebras densissimas denotat, it notes saith the Critick the most thick darkenesse;
That which is Here nam the missed of darkness, or the thickness of darkness, is translated in U^de blackness of darkness, Darkness densissimas Denotat, it notes Says the Critic the most thick darkness;
d r-crq vbz av vvn dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1, vbz vvn p-acp np1 n1 pp-f n1, fw-la fw-la fw-la, pn31 vvz vvz dt n1 dt av-ds j n1;
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the mist of the night, which makes the greatest darkenesse, such thorough which no sight at all can be made.
the missed of the night, which makes the greatest darkness, such through which no sighed At all can be made.
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The second thing which hints a child of perdition, one in utter darknesse, or one finally punished, is malice against the truth;
The second thing which hints a child of perdition, one in utter darkness, or one finally punished, is malice against the truth;
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persecution of truth by unlightened persons.
persecution of truth by unlightened Persons.
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The Apostle encouraging the Thessalonians, tells them, they had suffered such things from their owne Country men, and compares them that did it,
The Apostle encouraging the Thessalonians, tells them, they had suffered such things from their own Country men, and compares them that did it,
dt n1 vvg dt njp2, vvz pno32, pns32 vhd vvn d n2 p-acp po32 d n1 n2, cc vvz pno32 cst vdd pn31,
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unto the Jewes which crucifyed the Lord Jesus, and their own Prophets, who pleased not God and were contrary to all men, forbidding to speake to the Gentiles that they might be saved, filling up the measure of their sinne alwayes, [ whose doome observe ] for wrath is come upon them to the uttermost.
unto the Jews which Crucified the Lord jesus, and their own prophets, who pleased not God and were contrary to all men, forbidding to speak to the Gentiles that they might be saved, filling up the measure of their sin always, [ whose doom observe ] for wrath is come upon them to the uttermost.
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The allusion here made plainely shewes, that these bloudy wretches were men of parts, noone Devills, as one of the ancients calls them,
The allusion Here made plainly shows, that these bloody wretches were men of parts, noon Devils, as one of the ancients calls them,
dt n1 av vvd av-j vvz, cst d j n2 vbdr n2 pp-f n2, n1 n2, p-acp crd pp-f dt n2-j vvz pno32,
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or mid-day Scorpions: tis written of this creature, that he is most apt to strike and sting at noone,
or midday Scorpions: this written of this creature, that he is most apt to strike and sting At noon,
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when Sun beames are brightest and hottest upon him.
when Sun beams Are Brightest and hottest upon him.
c-crq n1 n2 vbr js cc js p-acp pno31.
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Innocent bloud shed by day light, speakes conscience feared, and conquered, and this is the last power that gives up in the soule;
Innocent blood shed by day Light, speaks conscience feared, and conquered, and this is the last power that gives up in the soul;
av-jn n1 vvn p-acp n1 n1, vvz n1 vvn, cc vvn, cc d vbz dt ord n1 cst vvz a-acp p-acp dt n1;
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Divine Life is quite gone when this is gone; the last breath gone, is not sucked in againe.
Divine Life is quite gone when this is gone; the last breath gone, is not sucked in again.
j-jn n1 vbz av vvn c-crq d vbz vvn; dt ord n1 vvn, vbz xx vvn p-acp av.
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Conscience twisteth cords and binds the sinner, to keepe him in from his sinnes;
Conscience twisteth cords and binds the sinner, to keep him in from his Sins;
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but when all the cords he makes, yea, and himselfe too, are broken by the sinner,
but when all the cords he makes, yea, and himself too, Are broken by the sinner,
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then is the sinner given up as a Sampson in sinne, one unconquerable, and so left for ever.
then is the sinner given up as a Sampson in sin, one unconquerable, and so left for ever.
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Consider sinners what fire burnes in your breast, and with what fuell, and you may guesse whether it be unquenchable fire or not, of the nature of that below, which by decree is to burne for ever: you are persons of parts;
Consider Sinners what fire burns in your breast, and with what fuel, and you may guess whither it be unquenchable fire or not, of the nature of that below, which by Decree is to burn for ever: you Are Persons of parts;
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the great dangers we speake about, lies most amongst such as you.
the great dangers we speak about, lies most among such as you.
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Truth is hindered in its course every where by you, within and without, in your selves and in others;
Truth is hindered in its course every where by you, within and without, in your selves and in Others;
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for you to be oposites and adversaries to all men, to all good men and to all good things, persons and things of the noblest nature, tis very sad:
for you to be opposites and Adversaries to all men, to all good men and to all good things, Persons and things of the Noblest nature, this very sad:
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write Lord have mercy upon such wretches, at their doore;
write Lord have mercy upon such wretches, At their door;
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wrath is come upon them to the utmost; NONLATINALPHABET to the end, that is, which will make an end of thee:
wrath is come upon them to the utmost; to the end, that is, which will make an end of thee:
n1 vbz vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp dt j; p-acp dt n1, cst vbz, r-crq vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f pno21:
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thy soule burnes with such a Feaver as will kill thee for ever. This generation hath a deadly countenance in my eye;
thy soul burns with such a Fever as will kill thee for ever. This generation hath a deadly countenance in my eye;
po21 n1 vvz p-acp d dt n1 c-acp vmb vvi pno21 p-acp av. d n1 vhz dt j n1 p-acp po11 n1;
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mens hands are something tyed up now by common distresse, but with the tongue we are killed all the day long;
men's hands Are something tied up now by Common distress, but with the tongue we Are killed all the day long;
ng2 n2 vbr pi vvn a-acp av p-acp j n1, cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pns12 vbr vvn d dt n1 av-j;
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men spit blood which is a sad signe, and they most which pretend most to more then ordinary knowledge,
men spit blood which is a sad Signen, and they most which pretend most to more then ordinary knowledge,
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and yet are brute beasts as the Apostle Peter speakes in many things, and speake evill of things they know not, who saith he, shall utterly perish in their owne corruption.
and yet Are brutus beasts as the Apostle Peter speaks in many things, and speak evil of things they know not, who Says he, shall utterly perish in their own corruption.
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This is so certaine that it is called an evident token of perdition, by the Apostle.
This is so certain that it is called an evident token of perdition, by the Apostle.
d vbz av j cst pn31 vbz vvn dt j n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt n1.
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Matter of admiration and thansgiving, might also be suckt from this point, if we had time to lie longer at the brest;
Matter of admiration and thanksgiving, might also be sucked from this point, if we had time to lie longer At the breast;
n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, vmd av vbi vvn p-acp d n1, cs pns12 vhd n1 pc-acp vvi av-jc p-acp dt n1;
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though all men forsake Christ, yet shall not Christians utterly; one might go this way and make sweete Musick. Our mercy is eternall;
though all men forsake christ, yet shall not Christians utterly; one might go this Way and make sweet Music. Our mercy is Eternal;
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our miseries but for a moment. Christ doth but hide his face, when he seemes most out with us;
our misery's but for a moment. christ does but hide his face, when he seems most out with us;
po12 n2 cc-acp p-acp dt n1. np1 vdz p-acp vvi po31 n1, c-crq pns31 vvz ds av p-acp pno12;
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he doth not cast off, nor put away, he hates that in order to his Spouse:
he does not cast off, nor put away, he hates that in order to his Spouse:
pns31 vdz xx vvi a-acp, ccx vvi av, pns31 vvz cst p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n1:
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though he give her to the Rod, yet tis not to the black Rod, to a fatall stroake.
though he give her to the Rod, yet this not to the black Rod, to a fatal stroke.
cs pns31 vvb pno31 p-acp dt n1, av pn31|vbz xx p-acp dt j-jn n1, p-acp dt j n1.
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Our prime mercies are married to us, which is as sure as the being of any thing will afford;
Our prime Mercies Are married to us, which is as sure as the being of any thing will afford;
po12 j-jn n2 vbr vvn p-acp pno12, r-crq vbz a-acp j c-acp dt vbg pp-f d n1 vmb vvi;
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a marriage Knot holds we know, till the very being molders, which thing should take us much:
a marriage Knot holds we know, till the very being moulders, which thing should take us much:
dt n1 n1 vvz pns12 vvb, c-acp dt j vbg n2, r-crq n1 vmd vvi pno12 d:
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it much tooke Solomon that God had spoken well of his house for a great while.
it much took Solomon that God had spoken well of his house for a great while.
pn31 av-d vvd np1 cst np1 vhd vvn av pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt j n1.
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others present us with fresh entertainment, and there we shall sit down a while and feed.
Others present us with fresh entertainment, and there we shall fit down a while and feed.
n2-jn vvb pno12 p-acp j n1, cc a-acp pns12 vmb vvi a-acp dt n1 cc vvi.
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some of these, other verses have led us to the consideration of already, they will be passed by here;
Some of these, other Verses have led us to the consideration of already, they will be passed by Here;
d pp-f d, j-jn n2 vhb vvn pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f av, pns32 vmb vbi vvn p-acp av;
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THe title of the Gospell, the subject, the object, the end of it, are all in this verse before us to consider;
THe title of the Gospel, the Subject, the Object, the end of it, Are all in this verse before us to Consider;
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COLOS. 1.27. To whom God would make known.COLOS. 1.27. To whom God would make known.
np1. crd. p-acp ro-crq np1 vmd vvi vvn.
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and to order every dish, that they are alwaies feasting, and alwaies taken, and ravisht, not at any time cloyed with their dainties.
and to order every dish, that they Are always feasting, and always taken, and ravished, not At any time cloyed with their dainties.
cc pc-acp vvi d n1, cst pns32 vbr av vvg, cc av vvn, cc vvn, xx p-acp d n1 vvn p-acp po32 n2-j.
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they have such an art above, to renge their Bread, and to refine their Wine,
they have such an art above, to renge their Bred, and to refine their Wine,
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but not satiate nor surfeit a jot, that one may sit at Table alwaies, and feast alwaies, as they doe above:
but not satiate nor surfeit a jot, that one may fit At Table always, and feast always, as they do above:
cc-acp xx vvi ccx vvi dt n1, cst pi vmb vvi p-acp n1 av, cc vvi av, c-acp pns32 vdb p-acp:
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all Divine distribution, how fat, how rich soever, are so refined, that they delight much,
all Divine distribution, how fat, how rich soever, Are so refined, that they delight much,
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and to hint to you that none of these are cloying, but very inviting, he addes, Wine on the lees, well refined, Esay 25.6.
and to hint to you that none of these Are cloying, but very inviting, he adds, Wine on the lees, well refined, Isaiah 25.6.
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The dishes at Wisdomes table are all very delightfull, and all carriage and entertainment there is very drawing, which is the ground we run still after him. In this mountaine shall the Lord make a feast of fat things, a feast of Wine on the lees, of fat things full of marrow;
The Dishes At Wisdoms table Are all very delightful, and all carriage and entertainment there is very drawing, which is the ground we run still After him. In this mountain shall the Lord make a feast of fat things, a feast of Wine on the lees, of fat things full of marrow;
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yea (tis that tree of life) Christ in the soule, Christ in you.
yea (this that tree of life) christ in the soul, christ in you.
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The affection of a Christian doth not so, tis as that tree of life in Eden, pleasant, fragrant, growing alwaies;
The affection of a Christian does not so, this as that tree of life in Eden, pleasant, fragrant, growing always;
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His love withers, it doth NONLATINALPHABET, fall off, as the Apostle expresses it, as blasted blossomes.
His love withers, it does, fallen off, as the Apostle Expresses it, as blasted blossoms.
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Tis an expression in opposition to an hypocrite, or one which beares much one yeare, and dies the next.
This an expression in opposition to an hypocrite, or one which bears much one year, and die the next.
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his affection, action, his motion Heaven-ward hath life in it, everlasting life, tis as a tree that is growing, above ground or under ground, upward or downward, in root or branch, alwaies.
his affection, actium, his motion Heavenward hath life in it, everlasting life, this as a tree that is growing, above ground or under ground, upward or downward, in root or branch, always.
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The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life: The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life:
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as some Apple-trees which have buds and blossomes upon them at the same time when full of ripe fruit.
as Some Appletrees which have buds and blossoms upon them At the same time when full of ripe fruit.
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A Christian is a hungry thirsty man: Hee bares alwaies, and yet travels alwaies, ever bearing, and yet ever budding and blossoming,A Christian is a hungry thirsty man: He bares always, and yet travels always, ever bearing, and yet ever budding and blossoming,
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[ To whom God would make known ] what is the riches of the glory of this mystery, &c. Would make [ known ] NONLATINALPHABET the word signifies desirous to know. Longing passions stir, when the soule is made alive.[ To whom God would make known ] what is the riches of the glory of this mystery, etc. Would make [ known ] the word signifies desirous to know. Longing passion stir, when the soul is made alive.
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to all which the will of God hath given concurrence, in order to us Gentiles, after a speciall manner.
to all which the will of God hath given concurrence, in order to us Gentiles, After a special manner.
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and called, NONLATINALPHABET, desire to know, affection to divine revelation above all things, to be well acquainted with the glorious mystery which belongs to faith and salvation;
and called,, desire to know, affection to divine Revelation above all things, to be well acquainted with the glorious mystery which belongs to faith and salvation;
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as it fastens upon its highest and last object Christ in Heaven, the hope of glory. The other is mentioned in the beginning of the verse,
as it fastens upon its highest and last Object christ in Heaven, the hope of glory. The other is mentioned in the beginning of the verse,
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the one of which is named in the end of the verse, hope, and set out in state,
the one of which is nam in the end of the verse, hope, and Set out in state,
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The end of the Gospell is here set down doubly, ultimus, & ultimatus. Salvation, and that which is necessarily conducing and subordinate to this, to wit, affection and affiance;
The end of the Gospel is Here Set down doubly, Ultimus, & ultimatus. Salvation, and that which is necessarily conducing and subordinate to this, to wit, affection and affiance;
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all his goods, lands, beds, hanging; all full of sparkling precious Stones, all riches of glory.
all his goods, Lands, Beds, hanging; all full of sparkling precious Stones, all riches of glory.
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but in all kind the authour, and therefore called riches of glory NONLATINALPHABET of splendour, fame; the state of a Christian lies in orientall Pearles;
but in all kind the author, and Therefore called riches of glory of splendour, fame; the state of a Christian lies in oriental Pearls;
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but the word notes here heavenly riches, of which God is not in some kind,
but the word notes Here heavenly riches, of which God is not in Some kind,
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a vast estate, which is cald here riches, to whom God would make known what is the [ riches ] NONLATINALPHABET, which is not from Pluto to note riches which are from beneath, of which commonly the divell is in some kind the author;
a vast estate, which is called Here riches, to whom God would make known what is the [ riches ], which is not from Pluto to note riches which Are from beneath, of which commonly the Devil is in Some kind the author;
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Christ is specified from his Throne, and from the revenue of it, which is great and honourable;
christ is specified from his Throne, and from the revenue of it, which is great and honourable;
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and hate and persecute them that doe otherwise, and labour to possesse authority that such as are desirous to know more of the Lords will,
and hate and persecute them that do otherwise, and labour to possess Authority that such as Are desirous to know more of the lords will,
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and are earnest endeavourers to doe it better and better, are the onely overthrowers of the Land,
and Are earnest endeavourers to do it better and better, Are the only overthrowers of the Land,
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and therefore worthy to be throwne out on't. Tis against reason and against nature, as well as against religion:
and Therefore worthy to be thrown out oned. This against reason and against nature, as well as against Religion:
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Bees throw out drones out of their hives, but doe they throw out them that are diligent, most diligent to bring in most and best honey? Men that thus speake and act should be thought of as they are,
Bees throw out drones out of their hives, but do they throw out them that Are diligent, most diligent to bring in most and best honey? Men that thus speak and act should be Thought of as they Are,
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and made to taste of the fruit of their bad zeale, the Land would soon be a sorry place for thee,
and made to taste of the fruit of their bad zeal, the Land would soon be a sorry place for thee,
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if such as thou hatest were out on't.
if such as thou Hatest were out oned.
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What is hungring and thirsting after the world, ripping up the bowels of conscience to finde out more mysteries of iniquity, more crafty wilds in trading and traffiquing for gaine? diggers and searchers in the earth, plunderers of Saints, sanctity, conscience, and Christ;
What is hungering and thirsting After the world, ripping up the bowels of conscience to find out more Mysteres of iniquity, more crafty wilds in trading and trafficking for gain? diggers and searchers in the earth, plunderers of Saints, sanctity, conscience, and christ;
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are men of these spirits the onely safety and the onely blessing of a Land? God forbid it should enter into any soule to thinke so.
Are men of these spirits the only safety and the only blessing of a Land? God forbid it should enter into any soul to think so.
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Such as would be desirous to know and cannot, must remember this one thing, the heart must stand right to doe,
Such as would be desirous to know and cannot, must Remember this one thing, the heart must stand right to do,
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or else the former cannot be; desires to know springs from integrity of intention to doe.
or Else the former cannot be; Desires to know springs from integrity of intention to do.
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My soule breaketh for the longing it hath to thy Commandements at all times. My soul breaks for the longing it hath to thy commandments At all times.
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Davids spirit was set for action, the influence of this made that strength of affection, soule-breaking, and soule-longing.Davids Spirit was Set for actium, the influence of this made that strength of affection, soule-breaking, and soule-longing.
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There be many damps and earth-quakes in an unsound spirit, these put out lights, flames and blazes.
There be many damps and earthquakes in an unsound Spirit, these put out lights, flames and blazes.
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A heart unsound, hath love bending still some other way, then to that truth to which it seemes to pretend;
A heart unsound, hath love bending still Some other Way, then to that truth to which it seems to pretend;
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water that hath fit and full passage under earth, will not spring and bubble up above it.
water that hath fit and full passage under earth, will not spring and bubble up above it.
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Our Saviour speaking of trying times, saith, that the love of many will wax cold.
Our Saviour speaking of trying times, Says, that the love of many will wax cold.
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When earthly things are going, the heart (as it is earthy, and hypocriticall) will be most greedy after them,
When earthly things Are going, the heart (as it is earthy, and hypocritical) will be most greedy After them,
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and die in order to the pursuit of Divine things, to save the life of carnall;
and die in order to the pursuit of Divine things, to save the life of carnal;
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let us all take heed of this. Ile speake a word to a case of conscience, and conclude.
let us all take heed of this. I'll speak a word to a case of conscience, and conclude.
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I am desirous and industrious to know, and to get Divine things, but I can make nothing of it.
I am desirous and Industria to know, and to get Divine things, but I can make nothing of it.
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I am ever learning, but never come to the knowledge of the truth.
I am ever learning, but never come to the knowledge of the truth.
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To this I answer, Honey dewes you know fall in very small drops, so small that tis too bigge a word to call them drops,
To this I answer, Honey dews you know fallen in very small drops, so small that this too big a word to call them drops,
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if I knew what else to call them; distillation as Balme, very small.
if I knew what Else to call them; distillation as Balm, very small.
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In the warres which Alexander mannaged in Jury, the holy Land where this Balme grew, history saith the whole Army thought it well if they could gather a spoonfull in a Summers day:
In the wars which Alexander managed in Jury, the holy Land where this Balm grew, history Says the Whole Army Thought it well if they could gather a spoonful in a Summer's day:
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So if we can in the length of our whole life, by all our travell and industry, searching and seeking, get but a little of the Balme of Gilead, a little more of the knowledge and love of Christ then we have, we should account it well, and not dejectedly complaine.
So if we can in the length of our Whole life, by all our travel and industry, searching and seeking, get but a little of the Balm of Gilead, a little more of the knowledge and love of christ then we have, we should account it well, and not dejectedly complain.
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How contrary to right judgement, and to the welfare of this Land are they that seeke not after God themselves but seeke after lies,
How contrary to right judgement, and to the welfare of this Land Are they that seek not After God themselves but seek After lies,
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and overly in the seeking after truth; and so sutable was their light and life, and therefore cast off.
and overly in the seeking After truth; and so suitable was their Light and life, and Therefore cast off.
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but thus these did not doe, and therefore were blind, and as full soules they were idle,
but thus these did not do, and Therefore were blind, and as full Souls they were idle,
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this very phrase is used by the Apostle to the Romans, There is none that seeketh after God, they are all gone out of the way NONLATINALPHABET exquirere, the word notes diligent and painfull searching out of things, through search till what is searcht after be found out;
this very phrase is used by the Apostle to the Roman, There is none that seeks After God, they Are all gone out of the Way exquirere, the word notes diligent and painful searching out of things, through search till what is searched After be found out;
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and by seeking truth is meant labour and diligence, as longing Christians exactly to know and doe the will of God:
and by seeking truth is meant labour and diligence, as longing Christians exactly to know and do the will of God:
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By truth therefore is meant Christ and his will, all that belongs to him in order to us;
By truth Therefore is meant christ and his will, all that belongs to him in order to us;
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and suited to that brave body, and not to be divided, no more then Christs will is now to be divided in any thing which he hath expresly prescribed.
and suited to that brave body, and not to be divided, no more then Christ will is now to be divided in any thing which he hath expressly prescribed.
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but I thinke the words cannot be taken in such a strict sense, all their Lawes were Divine, rightly understood, a totum homogeneum, given by God,
but I think the words cannot be taken in such a strict sense, all their Laws were Divine, rightly understood, a totum Homogeneous, given by God,
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and the execution of the highest justice, the fulfilling of the first Table of Gods will, are a grand blessing to a Land;
and the execution of the highest Justice, the fulfilling of the First Table of God's will, Are a grand blessing to a Land;
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and that faithfull Magistrates, and civill Governours, be the protection of a State, much more faithfull Christians and diligent Saints, that search and seeke after the highest truths,
and that faithful Magistrates, and civil Governors, be the protection of a State, much more faithful Christians and diligent Saints, that search and seek After the highest truths,
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then thus I inferre, if seeking and thirsting, and diligence to be cleare and perfect this way, be a safety to a Land,
then thus I infer, if seeking and thirsting, and diligence to be clear and perfect this Way, be a safety to a Land,
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Interpret these words which way you will, they are strong to our purpose. If you thinke they mean morall truth, and execution of justice man to man;
Interpret these words which Way you will, they Are strong to our purpose. If you think they mean moral truth, and execution of Justice man to man;
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Runne through Jerusalem, through every street thereof, and see now and know, see if there be a man that executes judgement, [ and seeketh after the truth ] and I will pardon Jerusalem. Run through Jerusalem, through every street thereof, and see now and know, see if there be a man that executes judgement, [ and seeks After the truth ] and I will pardon Jerusalem.
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but the glory, prosperity, and safety of the Land wherein they live.
but the glory, Prosperity, and safety of the Land wherein they live.
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Christians that know, and desire still to know, that know and follow on to know the riches of the glory of the mystery of the Gospell, these are precious stones, living stones, as Peter cals them, sparkling Pearles, which are not onely their owne glory, their owne prosperity and safety,
Christians that know, and desire still to know, that know and follow on to know the riches of the glory of the mystery of the Gospel, these Are precious stones, living stones, as Peter calls them, sparkling Pearls, which Are not only their own glory, their own Prosperity and safety,
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the sparkling of a Pearle is not onely its owne beauty but the beauty of the ring and the finger on which it is.
the sparkling of a Pearl is not only its own beauty but the beauty of the ring and the finger on which it is.
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transparent things are not only their owne beauty, but the beauty of things that are neere them:
transparent things Are not only their own beauty, but the beauty of things that Are near them:
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As desirers to know and gaine, are such blessings to themselves, so to the Land wherein they live;
As desirers to know and gain, Are such blessings to themselves, so to the Land wherein they live;
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Raine signifies grace and the ministration thereof in the Word. Drop downe ye Heavens from above, and let the skie poure downe righteousnesse, Esay 45.8. that is, let Christ poure downe grace upon soules that are as thirsty Land, which are as Daniel, persons full of desires.
Raine signifies grace and the ministration thereof in the Word. Drop down the Heavens from above, and let the sky pour down righteousness, Isaiah 45.8. that is, let christ pour down grace upon Souls that Are as thirsty Land, which Are as daniel, Persons full of Desires.
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Such hungry soules which are as empty ponds, gaping as it were to Heaven with wide mouth for replenishing, the Heavens open and fill these.
Such hungry Souls which Are as empty ponds, gaping as it were to Heaven with wide Mouth for replenishing, the Heavens open and fill these.
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and the raine filled their pooles.
and the rain filled their pools.
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This is spoken of them which were travelling toward Jerusalem, thirsting after Ordinances and spirituall meanes,
This is spoken of them which were traveling towards Jerusalem, thirsting After Ordinances and spiritual means,
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If this Scripture be not cleare enough read Psalm 84. vers. 6. Who passing through the valley of Baca or Mulbery-trees, make [ him ] a well.
If this Scripture be not clear enough read Psalm 84. vers. 6. Who passing through the valley of Baca or Mulberry trees, make [ him ] a well.
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tis explained by that speech of Jacob when he saw the Waggons which Joseph had sent to transport him, his heart livd againe, that is, he was abundantly cheared and comforted.
this explained by that speech of Jacob when he saw the Wagons which Joseph had sent to transport him, his heart lived again, that is, he was abundantly cheered and comforted.
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this is the reason of that expression. They that seeke afto• the Lord shall praise him, Psalm 22.26. Such as are inquirers and searchers, and mourners after the Lord, their hearts live; that is, solaced, abundantly cheared;
this is the reason of that expression. They that seek afto• the Lord shall praise him, Psalm 22.26. Such as Are Inquirers and searchers, and mourners After the Lord, their hearts live; that is, solaced, abundantly cheered;
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and all things restored again, and then hee will resigne his Throne to his father.
and all things restored again, and then he will resign his Throne to his father.
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he that gets the incombe of Heaven, he that grows rich in God cannot but be and doe as they above, very blessed, and triumph much:
he that gets the incombe of Heaven, he that grows rich in God cannot but be and do as they above, very blessed, and triumph much:
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Life comes in by putting out a little; two talents bring in five, five bring in ten, this makes triumph and praise:
Life comes in by putting out a little; two Talents bring in five, five bring in ten, this makes triumph and praise:
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a man that seekes God findes him, finding God is very sweet: A man that thus knockes, there is opening.
a man that seeks God finds him, finding God is very sweet: A man that thus knocks, there is opening.
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All Divine industry is succesfull, successe is the honey, and the sweet of labour: A man seekes and finds when he seekes after Divine things;
All Divine industry is successful, success is the honey, and the sweet of labour: A man seeks and finds when he seeks After Divine things;
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A Christian whilst laying out, whilst filling his box with precious Oyntment, powring it out upon Christ, he doth make a sweet odour all the house over, he refresheth Christ, his brethren, and himselfe.
A Christian while laying out, while filling his box with precious Ointment, Pouring it out upon christ, he does make a sweet odour all the house over, he refresheth christ, his brothers, and himself.
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A spirit sound and healthy within it selfe makes all things without, how broken, sickly, consuming soever, matter of content, joy, and praise.
A Spirit found and healthy within it self makes all things without, how broken, sickly, consuming soever, matter of content, joy, and praise.
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all graces are fresh and thriving whilst watered with sighs and teares after more.
all graces Are fresh and thriving while watered with sighs and tears After more.
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our woing and annointing of Christ, tis workes sweet to ones selfe, as well as to Christ:
our wooing and anointing of christ, this works sweet to ones self, as well as to christ:
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An healthy person makes musicke and mirth with any thing. Motion alwaies towards Christ, and towards the Sunne, I am sure keepes warmth and health;
an healthy person makes music and mirth with any thing. Motion always towards christ, and towards the Sun, I am sure keeps warmth and health;
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he is a sparke alwaies flying upwards, and entring himselfe in Heaven. Motion keepes warmth, warmth keepes health, health is the basis of all delight and pleasure.
he is a spark always flying upward, and entering himself in Heaven. Motion keeps warmth, warmth keeps health, health is the basis of all delight and pleasure.
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Man is borne to trouble and vexation, as the sparkes to fly upward; so is a Christian, borne to delight and pleasure:
Man is born to trouble and vexation, as the sparks to fly upward; so is a Christian, born to delight and pleasure:
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What the Scripture speakes of the naturall man, that in an opposite sence may I of the spirituall.
What the Scripture speaks of the natural man, that in an opposite sense may I of the spiritual.
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he is alwaies in game hunting after Christ, and the mysteries of eternity, sporting and solacing upon things infinitely sweet.
he is always in game hunting After christ, and the Mysteres of eternity, sporting and solacing upon things infinitely sweet.
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Consider the blessednesse of a Christian by this point, and become in love with it;
Consider the blessedness of a Christian by this point, and become in love with it;
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and thirsty lands [ springs of water, ] Esay 35.7. it shall be thus: his pleasure is to live by wells and springs, pooles that bubble up continually.and thirsty Lands [ springs of water, ] Isaiah 35.7. it shall be thus: his pleasure is to live by wells and springs, pools that bubble up continually.
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and dewes from Heaven every night, though this be much, but that the parcht grounds shall become a poole,
and dews from Heaven every night, though this be much, but that the parched grounds shall become a pool,
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Therefore when he comes to refresh thirsty ground, he doth not content himselfe to say, that it shall have the former and the latter raine,
Therefore when he comes to refresh thirsty ground, he does not content himself to say, that it shall have the former and the latter rain,
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he loves to have salt water and fresh, teares and triumphs, fresh motion of soule still spring out.
he loves to have salt water and fresh, tears and Triumphos, fresh motion of soul still spring out.
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therefore Christ cals for praying evermore, and rejoycing alwaies;
Therefore christ calls for praying evermore, and rejoicing always;
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he loves brookes to runne alwaies by his doores where he lodges, as the Poets of old and men of high fancy, they delighted much to lie by springs and fountaines:
he loves brooks to run always by his doors where he lodges, as the Poets of old and men of high fancy, they delighted much to lie by springs and fountains:
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It comes to passe also from the pleasure of Christ, he loves to lie by streames and springs, where waters bubble up and runne continually;
It comes to pass also from the pleasure of christ, he loves to lie by streams and springs, where waters bubble up and run continually;
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what ever one have, or what ever one knowes, yet still to desire NONLATINALPHABET, desire to have and to know more.
what ever one have, or what ever one knows, yet still to desire, desire to have and to know more.
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and this is the reason that all are still taking, inviting, and making appetite more strong;
and this is the reason that all Are still taking, inviting, and making appetite more strong;
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yea all our soule rayments and ornaments, lawrels and priviledges, all that belongs to a Christian as a Christian, is shaped and ordered in Heaven;
yea all our soul raiments and Ornament, laurels and privileges, all that belongs to a Christian as a Christian, is shaped and ordered in Heaven;
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ready for any ones nourishment below, without any use of mans paines or art: so doth all our soule dishes and dainties;
ready for any ones nourishment below, without any use of men pains or art: so does all our soul Dishes and dainties;
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and so sent down to earth. I will raine Bread from Heaven, saith the Lord; it came down Bread, ranged, baked, all done above;
and so sent down to earth. I will rain Bred from Heaven, Says the Lord; it Come down Bred, ranged, baked, all done above;
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the Manna of the Israelites was from Heaven ready cookt and drest for any ones eating,
the Manna of the Israelites was from Heaven ready cooked and dressed for any ones eating,
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All the soule dainties which we have here below, are cooked and ordered above;
All the soul dainties which we have Here below, Are cooked and ordered above;
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here he abides till this deluge be dried up, and the curse of the earth taken away,
Here he abides till this deluge be dried up, and the curse of the earth taken away,
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the Dove hath an Arke in which she rides and flotes above this deluge, to wit, the heart of Saints;
the Dove hath an Ark in which she rides and floats above this deluge, to wit, the heart of Saints;
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This world lies in wickednesse, it lies overflown with the deluge of sinne and wrath;
This world lies in wickedness, it lies overflown with the deluge of sin and wrath;
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Christs Throne is in the hearts of his people, which is Christ [ in you ] and this is a mystery indeed.
Christ Throne is in the hearts of his people, which is christ [ in you ] and this is a mystery indeed.
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Christ the subject of the Gospell is here amplified by his Throne, and by the revenew belonging to it;
christ the Subject of the Gospel is Here amplified by his Throne, and by the revenue belonging to it;
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tis Bethesda, a house of effusion, of the bravest liquid blood and spirits in the world, to wit, Christ crucified, this is the subject of the Gospell.
this Bethesda, a house of effusion, of the Bravest liquid blood and spirits in the world, to wit, christ Crucified, this is the Subject of the Gospel.
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the Gospell is the poole, that hath no lesse then an Angell, the Angell of the covenant stirring and healing cripled creatures in it;
the Gospel is the pool, that hath no less then an Angel, the Angel of the Covenant stirring and healing crippled creatures in it;
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and then can put these very leprous creatures into his bosome againe, and bring them out white and ruddy, incarnate Roses, as that of Sharon in the Gospell:
and then can put these very leprous creatures into his bosom again, and bring them out white and ruddy, incarnate Roses, as that of Sharon in the Gospel:
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and make them leprous, and white as Snow; that is, make persons see their filth, and cry out, unclean, uncleane:
and make them leprous, and white as Snow; that is, make Persons see their filth, and cry out, unclean, unclean:
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the same hath the Gospell, and can doe as he did, to wit, put hands and hearts into his bosome,
the same hath the Gospel, and can do as he did, to wit, put hands and hearts into his bosom,
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and he did so, and behold his hand was turned as his other flesh, Exod. 4. 6, 7. Moses had a notable one, which sat in his bosome;
and he did so, and behold his hand was turned as his other Flesh, Exod 4. 6, 7. Moses had a notable one, which sat in his bosom;
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wither and restore. Put thy hand into thy bosome, saith God, and when he tooke it out his hand was leporous as Snow. Put thy hand into thy bosome againe, saith God,wither and restore. Put thy hand into thy bosom, Says God, and when he took it out his hand was leprous as Snow. Put thy hand into thy bosom again, Says God,
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specified, to wit, Christ, Which is Christ, &c. The Gospell hath Moses vertue in her bosome, he had one sat in his bosome which did wonders;
specified, to wit, christ, Which is christ, etc. The Gospel hath Moses virtue in her bosom, he had one sat in his bosom which did wonders;
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this title was given in the verse before, and then opened. The subject of the Gospell is here specified, and amplified:
this title was given in the verse before, and then opened. The Subject of the Gospel is Here specified, and amplified:
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There is one in the midst of you, whom ye know not, whom ye [ see not, ] thats the originall, John. 1.26. This is a mystery indeed:There is one in the midst of you, whom you know not, whom you [ see not, ] thats the original, John. 1.26. This is a mystery indeed:
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one in a Tribe, two in a City; one in the midst of many, and yet seen but by one:
one in a Tribe, two in a city; one in the midst of many, and yet seen but by one:
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a Sunne shining full in the face of thousands, and yet onely seen by one or two of them;
a Sun shining full in the face of thousands, and yet only seen by one or two of them;
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The Gospell is nam'd according to its nature, a mystery; Moses vailed to a carnall Jew, Christ vailed to a carnall professour;
The Gospel is named according to its nature, a mystery; Moses veiled to a carnal Jew, christ veiled to a carnal professor;
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There is a strong propensity in all the creation, to make an utter end of man, without the least compassion towards him in any breast.
There is a strong propensity in all the creation, to make an utter end of man, without the least compassion towards him in any breast.
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COLOS. 1.27. COLOS. 1.27.
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To whom God would make known [ what is the riches of the glory of this mystery, &c. ANy mercy, any thing that is or imports the least kindnesse to man now, may be called riches, riches of glory, at such a great distance is man now from God.
To whom God would make known [ what is the riches of the glory of this mystery, etc. ANy mercy, any thing that is or imports the least kindness to man now, may be called riches, riches of glory, At such a great distance is man now from God.
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But the Gospell is great riches, to wit, as much as man hath lost, and more;
But the Gospel is great riches, to wit, as much as man hath lost, and more;
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it sets man as high as ever he was, and higher, which is riches of glory indeed, considering how glorious once man was.
it sets man as high as ever he was, and higher, which is riches of glory indeed, considering how glorious once man was.
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It must be a great deale to set up a broken man;
It must be a great deal to Set up a broken man;
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but to set him up higher then ever he was before fallen is glorious riches, i. unexpresseable.
but to Set him up higher then ever he was before fallen is glorious riches, i. unexpresseable.
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The Gospell in the intention of it is nothing but love.
The Gospel in the intention of it is nothing but love.
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A voice of joy, a voice of gladnesse, a voice of the Bridegroome, and a voice of the Bride, a voice of them that shall say God is good, A voice of joy, a voice of gladness, a voice of the Bridegroom, and a voice of the Bride, a voice of them that shall say God is good,
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and his mercy endures for ever, Jeremy 33.11. This is the Gospell, and you see that there is nothing in it but joy and gladnesse:and his mercy endures for ever, Jeremiah 33.11. This is the Gospel, and you see that there is nothing in it but joy and gladness:
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the Gospell is a salutation of love, of the sweetest love, it holds forth bosoming love, i. marriage love, a voice of the Bride,
the Gospel is a salutation of love, of the Sweetest love, it holds forth bosoming love, i. marriage love, a voice of the Bride,
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and the Bridegroome, saith the text, i. the strongest love, glorious love:and the Bridegroom, Says the text, i. the Strongest love, glorious love:
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it holds forth love not to last for a little while, but to last as marriage love,
it holds forth love not to last for a little while, but to last as marriage love,
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yea to last longer then that can doe, mercy enduring forever, saith the Text, which is rich and glorious, that will hold its strength and its warmth;
yea to last longer then that can do, mercy enduring forever, Says the Text, which is rich and glorious, that will hold its strength and its warmth;
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its a breast and bosome worth the being in, that will never be cold.
its a breast and bosom worth the being in, that will never be cold.
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The Scripture useth three words, which will fitly serve to open this expression in the Text, what glorious riches the Gospell is.
The Scripture uses three words, which will fitly serve to open this expression in the Text, what glorious riches the Gospel is.
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The Gospell is NONLATINALPHABET Christ kind to man, or a word holding forth man friendship, which no other subject beside doth:
The Gospel is christ kind to man, or a word holding forth man friendship, which no other Subject beside does:
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thats a rich and a glorious booke which when I open, smiles upon me as such a creature,
thats a rich and a glorious book which when I open, smiles upon me as such a creature,
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and no where else to be read the like.
and no where Else to be read the like.
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Man is a very miserable creature, and yet as miserable as he is, nothing speakes to him, no volume writes about him, but onely the Gospell;
Man is a very miserable creature, and yet as miserable as he is, nothing speaks to him, no volume writes about him, but only the Gospel;
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not with any matter of hope; any other Volume no sooner opened but man reads his doome in every line.
not with any matter of hope; any other Volume no sooner opened but man reads his doom in every line.
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The booke of the creatures opened, which is a great Volume, and yet not a line in it that smiles upon man;
The book of the creatures opened, which is a great Volume, and yet not a line in it that smiles upon man;
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nay any one may better looke into the booke of creation then man; man no sooner lookes into this Volume but all the creatures fall a bleeding presently, as having espied their murtherer:
nay any one may better look into the book of creation then man; man no sooner looks into this Volume but all the creatures fallen a bleeding presently, as having espied their murderer:
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thou hast murthered me saith one creature, and thou hast murthered me saith another, and this is the bloody tone to the very teeth of man throughout all the creation.
thou hast murdered me Says one creature, and thou hast murdered me Says Another, and this is the bloody tone to the very teeth of man throughout all the creation.
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The gronings of the whole creation are throwne as it were by each creature in the face of man, they all hold up their hands together against man and say, this is he that hath destroyed us.
The groanings of the Whole creation Are thrown as it were by each creature in the face of man, they all hold up their hands together against man and say, this is he that hath destroyed us.
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There is not a sinner upon the face of the earth, but is in some degree in Cains case, beset with all the creatures, every bush ready to fly in his face, to scratch and accuse him;
There is not a sinner upon the face of the earth, but is in Some degree in Cains case, beset with all the creatures, every bush ready to fly in his face, to scratch and accuse him;
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all the creatures are out with huy and cry after man as their murtherer, which was the reason why Cain was so fearfull everywhere he came, the whole creation was up in an outcry against him.
all the creatures Are out with huy and cry After man as their murderer, which was the reason why Cain was so fearful everywhere he Come, the Whole creation was up in an outcry against him.
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Man is the prime creature miserable, and yet the prime creature cryd out upon to be more miserable:
Man is the prime creature miserable, and yet the prime creature cried out upon to be more miserable:
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man is not miserable enough yet;
man is not miserable enough yet;
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let me overwhelme and drown all saith the Sea let me not leave a man alive saith the deepe.
let me overwhelm and drown all Says the Sea let me not leave a man alive Says the deep.
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Let me open my mouth, and eate up all the men in the world, saith the earth.
Let me open my Mouth, and eat up all the men in the world, Says the earth.
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Let me breake forth and burne all, saith the Heavens.
Let me break forth and burn all, Says the Heavens.
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There is a joynt conspiracy in the creation, just as there was in Noahs latter time to swallow up all,
There is a joint Conspiracy in the creation, just as there was in Noahs latter time to swallow up all,
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and the creation shall obtaine its will upon all, the wicked world at last, and when that time comes you shall see what Gospell is in the creation;
and the creation shall obtain its will upon all, the wicked world At last, and when that time comes you shall see what Gospel is in the creation;
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not a dram of mercy shall any wicked soule finde; so will Heaven, and earth, and the deepe conspire.
not a dram of mercy shall any wicked soul find; so will Heaven, and earth, and the deep conspire.
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And as for the Law, that is a Volume which heigthens all this cry, and avers the justice of the creation in its cry,
And as for the Law, that is a Volume which heigthens all this cry, and avers the Justice of the creation in its cry,
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and cries out for blood stronger then it.
and cries out for blood Stronger then it.
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Not a dram of any compassion to be found in the breast of any thing towards man, no not scarce in man to man, Acts 21.1, 2. The Apostle after he had escaped shipwracke, wondred to finde man-friendship, being cast upon the Island of Melita, the inhabitants there, saith he, made a fire for us,
Not a dram of any compassion to be found in the breast of any thing towards man, no not scarce in man to man, Acts 21.1, 2. The Apostle After he had escaped shipwreck, wondered to find man-friendship, being cast upon the Island of Melita, the inhabitants there, Says he, made a fire for us,
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because of the raine, and because of the cold, and they shewed us no little man-friendship; he wondred, having escaped the Sea, that the people of the Island had not eaten him up,
Because of the rain, and Because of the cold, and they showed us no little man-friendship; he wondered, having escaped the Sea, that the people of the Island had not eaten him up,
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and therefore the words that follow are observable, When we came to land then we knew the name of the Island, Melita, quasi Melifluae insula, i.
and Therefore the words that follow Are observable, When we Come to land then we knew the name of the Island, Melita, quasi Melifluae insula, i.
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an Island flowing with honey, because he had found flowing mercie, double kindnesse by Sea and Land. The Gospell holds out this man friendship, tis a Volume full of compassion to man,
an Island flowing with honey, Because he had found flowing mercy, double kindness by Sea and Land. The Gospel holds out this man friendship, this a Volume full of compassion to man,
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so doth the Apostle expresse it, Titus 3.4. But after that the kindnesse of man-friendship of God our Saviour appeared; expressing the Gospell.
so does the Apostle express it, Titus 3.4. But After that the kindness of man-friendship of God our Saviour appeared; expressing the Gospel.
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The Gospell is NONLATINALPHABET a volume that holds forth Christ, not onely as compassionate, but as very facile this way,
The Gospel is a volume that holds forth christ, not only as compassionate, but as very facile this Way,
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and that is riches of glory indeed. Love and kindnesse, in order to any but Christ, are wrought things;
and that is riches of glory indeed. Love and kindness, in order to any but christ, Are wrought things;
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there is a great deale of art to make some persons smile; and it is so generally in point of kindnesse and mercy;
there is a great deal of art to make Some Persons smile; and it is so generally in point of kindness and mercy;
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there must be a great deale of art used to any but Christ to bring them to it;
there must be a great deal of art used to any but christ to bring them to it;
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men must be heated and warmed againe and againe, to make them beath and bend strait to my purpose;
men must be heated and warmed again and again, to make them beath and bend strait to my purpose;
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but Christ is facile this way, Titus 3. But after the gentlenesse NONLATINALPHABET or facilenesse of God our Saviour appeared.
but christ is facile this Way, Titus 3. But After the gentleness or facileness of God our Saviour appeared.
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Christ is gentle and facile towards man, ready to be brought on to doe him good in the saddest state, the word is so translated Galat. 5. The fruit of the Spirit is gentlenesse. christ is gentle and facile towards man, ready to be brought on to do him good in the Saddest state, the word is so translated Galatians 5. The fruit of the Spirit is gentleness.
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Christ gives and forgives very much, and he doth it without much 〈 ◊ 〉, easily, chearfully;
christ gives and forgives very much, and he does it without much 〈 ◊ 〉, Easily, cheerfully;
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tis his meat and drinke to doe his Fathers will, yea and tis his meat and drinke to doe our will so farre forth as it doth conduce to righteousnesse, and unto holinesse;
this his meat and drink to do his Father's will, yea and this his meat and drink to do our will so Far forth as it does conduce to righteousness, and unto holiness;
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tis his meat and drinke to give us meat and drinke, although it be his body and blood.
this his meat and drink to give us meat and drink, although it be his body and blood.
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Love comes from Christ just as showers from Heaven, and not as water out of a pump.
Love comes from christ just as showers from Heaven, and not as water out of a pump.
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I will come as the formes and the latter Raine saith the Prophet, and every word of this Gospell,
I will come as the forms and the latter Rain Says the Prophet, and every word of this Gospel,
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and not such another word in any other Book to be found. As the formes and the latter Raine (i) very naturally.
and not such Another word in any other Book to be found. As the forms and the latter Rain (i) very naturally.
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Love comes from Christ just as leafes out of a Tree;
Love comes from christ just as leaves out of a Tree;
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those leafes you reade of in the Revelation, which are good to heale, bud out naturaly,
those leaves you read of in the Revelation, which Are good to heal, bud out naturally,
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and that but an illustration how love comes from Christ, it growes and buds out of it selfe where no body can by any art fetch it out;
and that but an illustration how love comes from christ, it grows and buds out of it self where no body can by any art fetch it out;
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and then when buded out, smiles and lookes greene upon men:
and then when buded out, smiles and looks green upon men:
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truly this is riches of glory indeed, and yet thus doe the greatest acts of mercy come from Christ to man.
truly this is riches of glory indeed, and yet thus do the greatest acts of mercy come from christ to man.
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The Apostle to the Hebrewes mentions a great act of mercy, and he mentions this very circumstance with it, to wit, how facile it comes.
The Apostle to the Hebrews mentions a great act of mercy, and he mentions this very circumstance with it, to wit, how facile it comes.
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But God willing more abundantly to shew his love to man and immutability of his counsell, did make an Oath. But God willing more abundantly to show his love to man and immutability of his counsel, did make an Oath.
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To this great act of mercy solemne swearing, to seale and establish man, God comes off very willingly,
To this great act of mercy solemn swearing, to seal and establish man, God comes off very willingly,
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or with much strength of affection, and so the word is reade sometimes; hee was strongly carried this way, to sweare to establish and make weake hearts strong;
or with much strength of affection, and so the word is read sometime; he was strongly carried this Way, to swear to establish and make weak hearts strong;
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God was in such a temper in this very act, as he was when he gave up his life:
God was in such a temper in this very act, as he was when he gave up his life:
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J have a sacrifice, and O how I am prest together within my selfe till it be sacrificed! J have a sacrifice, and Oh how I am pressed together within my self till it be sacrificed!
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which expression shewes the great willingnesse of Christ, to drinke off that deadly Cup. You have the same word used where the Apostle sayes love constraines mee. This is the riches of the glory of the Gospell, it holds forth compassion with much strength, (i) bowels sounding very loud:
which expression shows the great willingness of christ, to drink off that deadly Cup. You have the same word used where the Apostle Says love constrains me. This is the riches of the glory of the Gospel, it holds forth compassion with much strength, (i) bowels sounding very loud:
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The Apostle fastens upon this circumstance, to no to the kindnesse that comes from God to be exceeding riches, because it goes forth so facile, Eph. 2.7. That in Ages to come he might shew the exceeding Riches of his grace in his gentlenesse or facilenesse towards us.
The Apostle fastens upon this circumstance, to no to the kindness that comes from God to be exceeding riches, Because it Goes forth so facile, Ephesians 2.7. That in Ages to come he might show the exceeding Riches of his grace in his gentleness or facileness towards us.
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This doth note exceeding riches indeed, that Christ should bee facile in kindnesse towards man that arch Rebell.
This does note exceeding riches indeed, that christ should be facile in kindness towards man that arch Rebel.
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The Gospel is NONLATINALPHABET which is an expression used by the Father of his Sonne, to set forth that infinite rest he had in him for person and action as our Mediator, tis a terme that notes such large affection as is competent onely to God, such as is a Heaven to him.
The Gospel is which is an expression used by the Father of his Son, to Set forth that infinite rest he had in him for person and actium as our Mediator, this a term that notes such large affection as is competent only to God, such as is a Heaven to him.
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The Gospel holds forth Christ in this very frame of love towards man, even as one in Heaven,
The Gospel holds forth christ in this very frame of love towards man, even as one in Heaven,
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when he thinks of bringing man thither, which spirit is called a thing of highest glory, Luke. 2.14.
when he thinks of bringing man thither, which Spirit is called a thing of highest glory, Lycia. 2.14.
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NONLATINALPHABET, glory in the highest things? what are those highest things? Peace in Earth. And what next? NONLATINALPHABET rest and solace in men, which is a high thing indeed,
, glory in the highest things? what Are those highest things? Peace in Earth. And what next? rest and solace in men, which is a high thing indeed,
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and may well be called one of the highest things of glory, that God should finde rest in man.
and may well be called one of the highest things of glory, that God should find rest in man.
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As God speakes of Christ, so doth hee of those that are in him, this is my beloved Sonne in whom J NONLATINALPHABET solace my selfe, have had my Heaven from all eternity.
As God speaks of christ, so does he of those that Are in him, this is my Beloved Son in whom J solace my self, have had my Heaven from all eternity.
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And such a thing is it now for God to looke in Christ towards sinners;
And such a thing is it now for God to look in christ towards Sinners;
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it is a Heaven to him, tis his rest to lie in the bosome of a sinner, to lie in the place where his Sonne lies,
it is a Heaven to him, this his rest to lie in the bosom of a sinner, to lie in the place where his Son lies,
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though in a Manger, which is riches of glory indeed, riches which make glory;
though in a Manger, which is riches of glory indeed, riches which make glory;
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Tis the pleasure and the grace of God to save, and so is the word translated, 2 Thess. 2. Where tis used in order to the wicked, having NONLATINALPHABET pleasure in unrighteousnesse, &c. You may imagine how much the Word doth import being used to set out a sinners love and strongest affection to sinne.
This the pleasure and the grace of God to save, and so is the word translated, 2 Thess 2. Where this used in order to the wicked, having pleasure in unrighteousness, etc. You may imagine how much the Word does import being used to Set out a Sinners love and Strongest affection to sin.
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What a pleasure is a wicked mans sinne to him!
What a pleasure is a wicked men sin to him!
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Can you expresse it? why so says God, tis to mee now to looke towards poore lost man,
Can you express it? why so Says God, this to me now to look towards poor lost man,
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and to sit downe in his soule.
and to fit down in his soul.
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The Word is used by the Apostle elsewhere, 'tis my hearts desire that Israel might be saved, &c. Just as if the Apostle should have said, it would be my Heaven that Jsrael might come to Heaven, tis my Heaven to thinke that ever they shall have Heaven,
The Word is used by the Apostle elsewhere, it's my hearts desire that Israel might be saved, etc. Just as if the Apostle should have said, it would be my Heaven that Israel might come to Heaven, this my Heaven to think that ever they shall have Heaven,
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and O that they might be called;
and Oh that they might be called;
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and he speakes there but in the straine and spirit of the Gospell, the riches of the glory of this mystery that I am opening, the heart of God and the heart of Christ now to man.
and he speaks there but in the strain and Spirit of the Gospel, the riches of the glory of this mystery that I am opening, the heart of God and the heart of christ now to man.
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You see now what is the riches of the glory of this mystery, tis the proffer of mercy to man with much strength of affection, a proffer of Heaven in Heaven (i) as one in Heaven, a proffer of Life in Life or with Life:
You see now what is the riches of the glory of this mystery, this the proffer of mercy to man with much strength of affection, a proffer of Heaven in Heaven (i) as one in Heaven, a proffer of Life in Life or with Life:
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and so are all the dispensations of the Gospell typified, Revel 4. A throne was set in Heaven, to set out the things of Heaven.
and so Are all the dispensations of the Gospel typified, Revel 4. A throne was Set in Heaven, to Set out the things of Heaven.
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Let poore sinners know what is the riches of the glory of this mystery, and inrich themselves by it.
Let poor Sinners know what is the riches of the glory of this mystery, and enrich themselves by it.
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Blessed are they that know the joyfull sound, which words point at Aarons bells;Blessed Are they that know the joyful found, which words point At Aaron's Bells';
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his going into the holiest of all, made a joyfull sound to them that could understand it;
his going into the Holiest of all, made a joyful found to them that could understand it;
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it pointed at Christ offering up his life for us, and yet doing it as it were with Musick, cheerfully and delightfully.
it pointed At christ offering up his life for us, and yet doing it as it were with Music, cheerfully and delightfully.
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You have had this mystery explained all along my discourse; do you understand it sinners? then inrich your selves with it.
You have had this mystery explained all along my discourse; do you understand it Sinners? then enrich your selves with it.
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The Sunne is the riches and glory of all the World; such a Sunne is the Gospell of Christ;
The Sun is the riches and glory of all the World; such a Sun is the Gospel of christ;
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desire that this Sunne may shine into the little World;
desire that this Sun may shine into the little World;
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if the Sun did not shine in this great World, it could not inrich it nor glorifie it.
if the Sun did not shine in this great World, it could not enrich it nor Glorify it.
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The Apostle speakes of this very thing, to wit, the Gospell, and under this Metaphor of the Sun,
The Apostle speaks of this very thing, to wit, the Gospel, and under this Metaphor of the Sun,
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and he uses such tearmes as signifie in apparition and illustration.
and he uses such terms as signify in apparition and illustration.
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But after that the kindnesse and gentlenesse of God appeared, NONLATINALPHABET the word is used to expresse the second comming of Christ,But After that the kindness and gentleness of God appeared, the word is used to express the second coming of christ,
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and that will be bright and glorious indeed, 2 Thess. 2.8. (i) in apparition, for otherwise it had beene of no force to those effects which he there mentions, a like place, 2 Tim. 1.10. But is now made manifest by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ who hath abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the Gospell.
and that will be bright and glorious indeed, 2 Thess 2.8. (i) in apparition, for otherwise it had been of no force to those effects which he there mentions, a like place, 2 Tim. 1.10. But is now made manifest by the appearing of our Saviour jesus christ who hath abolished death and brought life and immortality to Light through the Gospel.
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It is plaine by these following words, that the apparition here spoken of meanes in apparition;
It is plain by these following words, that the apparition Here spoken of means in apparition;
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death could not be otherwise destroyed, nor immortality be brought to light.
death could not be otherwise destroyed, nor immortality be brought to Light.
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And the learned agree that the word notes a mighty shining light that searches every corner of the heart:
And the learned agree that the word notes a mighty shining Light that Searches every corner of the heart:
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is the light that you have of such illustration? hath it brought life and immortality to light ( i a holy life) that never end.
is the Light that you have of such illustration? hath it brought life and immortality to Light (i a holy life) that never end.
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There is a great deale of light now in the World, but when wee looke how it illustrates it selfe we are sad,
There is a great deal of Light now in the World, but when we look how it illustrates it self we Are sad,
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because it comes to no more ordinarily then the light of a comet that falles,
Because it comes to no more ordinarily then the Light of a Cometam that falls,
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and the matter that bore it resolving it selfe into a filthy stinck, to the great disgrace of the Gospel, to the death of brave persons and Kingdomes.
and the matter that boar it resolving it self into a filthy stink, to the great disgrace of the Gospel, to the death of brave Persons and Kingdoms.
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What is it that makes such bloudy worke in the Christian World now but this, that the riches of the glory of this mystery, doth nothing in men? this hath made a long night to our brethren the Iewes, and is like to doe the like to the Gentiles.
What is it that makes such bloody work in the Christian World now but this, that the riches of the glory of this mystery, does nothing in men? this hath made a long night to our brothers the Iewes, and is like to do the like to the Gentiles.
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The Gospell being riches, prize Christ and his Ministers; let them be glorious in your eye, which bring glorious things.
The Gospel being riches, prize christ and his Ministers; let them be glorious in your eye, which bring glorious things.
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Know which way the riches of glory comes to you, it comes but by one gate.
Know which Way the riches of glory comes to you, it comes but by one gate.
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Which puts me in mind of a story;
Which puts me in mind of a story;
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In the County of Saba which signifies a mystery, when Frankinsence was brought into the chiefe City thereof, it was ordered by the Priests that it should come in but at one Gate upon paine of death, to wit that which they had consecrated for that purpose.
In the County of Saba which signifies a mystery, when Frankincense was brought into the chief city thereof, it was ordered by the Priests that it should come in but At one Gate upon pain of death, to wit that which they had consecrated for that purpose.
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Tis of lively use, the riches of glory come in but one way, by Christ and by the Ministry of his Word,
This of lively use, the riches of glory come in but one Way, by christ and by the Ministry of his Word,
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and therefore keepe open this Cate;
and Therefore keep open this Cate;
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if all the money in your purses will do it, if all the bloud in your veines will do it, let all goe rather then this and the Gospel;
if all the money in your purses will do it, if all the blood in your Veins will do it, let all go rather then this and the Gospel;
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when this departeth the glory departeth, the riches of glory departeth.
when this departeth the glory departeth, the riches of glory departeth.
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There is but one thing that is eminently accessary to the destruction of the riches of glory,
There is but one thing that is eminently accessary to the destruction of the riches of glory,
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and that is hardnesse of heart.
and that is hardness of heart.
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The Balme-Trees when they had wounded them to get the vertue of them to drop forth, they laid Wooll upon which the drops might fall, that so they might be sure to save it;
The Balme-Trees when they had wounded them to get the virtue of them to drop forth, they laid Wool upon which the drops might fallen, that so they might be sure to save it;
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so to gaine the riches of the glory of the Gospel, to save the drops that fall from Christs mouth, you must lay soft hearts, tender and fleshy hearts;
so to gain the riches of the glory of the Gospel, to save the drops that fallen from Christ Mouth, you must lay soft hearts, tender and fleshy hearts;
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otherwise you will die poore and miserable, notwithstanding all the riches of glory that are amongst you.
otherwise you will die poor and miserable, notwithstanding all the riches of glory that Are among you.
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convictions stifled is like Powder in a mine, that when sprung it blowes up all, and no fire so terrible as this stifled fire, for renting, and tearing the soule.
convictions stifled is like Powder in a mine, that when sprung it blows up all, and no fire so terrible as this stifled fire, for renting, and tearing the soul.
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A mans soule discovered by truth, God hath found out the man, the effect will be this, the man will now prove a deare friend,
A men soul discovered by truth, God hath found out the man, the Effect will be this, the man will now prove a deer friend,
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or a desperate enemy to Christ, the vision of convictions make a man fall at the feet of Christ,
or a desperate enemy to christ, the vision of convictions make a man fallen At the feet of christ,
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or flee in his face, Hast thou found me, O mine enemy? Wounds that goe to the heart,
or flee in his face, Hast thou found me, Oh mine enemy? Wounds that go to the heart,
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if they let not out corruption and pride, they make men desperate and bleed them to death desperately;
if they let not out corruption and pride, they make men desperate and bleed them to death desperately;
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a proud man stab'd to the heart by the word, if it be not sanctified to let out his pride, he will spet the blood of his soule, in the face of him that wounded it.
a proud man stabbed to the heart by the word, if it be not sanctified to let out his pride, he will spet the blood of his soul, in the face of him that wounded it.
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Are you Gentiles in heart? then be so in name; doe not miscall yourselves. Tis a thousand pities that many are called Christians.
are you Gentiles in heart? then be so in name; do not miscall yourselves. This a thousand pities that many Are called Christians.
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You doe onely but flatter them, that flatter themselves enough, and too much; you helpe hug soules to death.
You do only but flatter them, that flatter themselves enough, and too much; you help hug Souls to death.
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The name of a Christian given to such a one that hath not the nature of a Christian, is satans chariot, in which he hath carried thousands to hell asleepe.
The name of a Christian given to such a one that hath not the nature of a Christian, is Satan chariot, in which he hath carried thousands to hell asleep.
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Let persons and things be called as they are, let us name things according to their nature, let Divinity have its name, Morality its name, Barbarity its name.
Let Persons and things be called as they Are, let us name things according to their nature, let Divinity have its name, Morality its name, Barbarity its name.
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You give men their severall distances, as they stand ranked by a common providence one to another;
You give men their several distances, as they stand ranked by a Common providence one to Another;
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but we doe not give men their distance as they stand all rankt by speciall providence, in order to God and the highest greatnesse.
but we do not give men their distance as they stand all ranked by special providence, in order to God and the highest greatness.
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Let us follow Christ in this, say, some are neere, some are far off, some are in the Kingdome of God.
Let us follow christ in this, say, Some Are near, Some Are Far off, Some Are in the Kingdom of God.
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The Kingdome of God is [ in you ] saith he to some; tis neere you, saith he, to others;
The Kingdom of God is [ in you ] Says he to Some; this near you, Says he, to Others;
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tis far off from you, saith he, to others.
this Far off from you, Says he, to Others.
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Let us give all persons and things their due distances, in order to God, as they discover themselves.
Let us give all Persons and things their due distances, in order to God, as they discover themselves.
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Doe not waste breath vainely, to make a gale, a pleasant gale, to blow soules faster to hell, which are sailing thither but too fast of themselves;
Do not waste breath vainly, to make a gale, a pleasant gale, to blow Souls faster to hell, which Are sailing thither but too fast of themselves;
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He that winks with his eye causeth sorrow, saith Solomon, dabit dolorem, he will give sorrow; he that puts out his owne eyes,He that winks with his eye Causes sorrow, Says Solomon, Dabit dolorem, he will give sorrow; he that puts out his own eyes,
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and others to, he will give a great deale of sorrow to others, and yet keep a great deale more for himselfe;
and Others to, he will give a great deal of sorrow to Others, and yet keep a great deal more for himself;
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and yet this is common, blind lead one another neither knowes whether. Make not a bad condition hopelesse, tis not so in it selfe, here.
and yet this is Common, blind led one Another neither knows whither. Make not a bad condition hopeless, this not so in it self, Here.
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A Gentile simply as a Gentile, was without hope, because out of roade of God.
A Gentile simply as a Gentile, was without hope, Because out of road of God.
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Enter not by the way of the Gentiles, and into any City of the Samaritans enter ye not, Matth. 10.5, 6. but goe rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel, said Christ when he sent forth the word.Enter not by the Way of the Gentiles, and into any city of the Samaritans enter you not, Matthew 10.5, 6. but go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel, said christ when he sent forth the word.
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The preaching of the word is the meanes of life, to whom this is denied death is concluded, the people necessarily perish, where this vision must not come.
The preaching of the word is the means of life, to whom this is denied death is concluded, the people necessarily perish, where this vision must not come.
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This was our condition but tis not now; the channell of love is turned toward us, not from us;
This was our condition but this not now; the channel of love is turned towards us, not from us;
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life is come amongst us, as the expression here is, the riches of this mystery among the Gentiles, or in them, saith the originall.
life is come among us, as the expression Here is, the riches of this mystery among the Gentiles, or in them, Says the original.
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The expression notes effectuall mercy is now revealed, an efficacious proffer;
The expression notes effectual mercy is now revealed, an efficacious proffer;
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a light of life shines amongst us, such as makes sight, and makes blessednesse to us as much as to the Jewes;a Light of life shines among us, such as makes sighed, and makes blessedness to us as much as to the Jews;
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so is this expression explained, Matth. 4.16. tis called NONLATINALPHABET a great light, and that which they did see; they which sat in darknesse [ saw ] great light, Matth. 4.16.
so is this expression explained, Matthew 4.16. this called a great Light, and that which they did see; they which sat in darkness [ saw ] great Light, Matthew 4.16.
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All this was shadowed in giving the promise to Abraham before Circumcision, and before the Law, to note that the Uncircumcision, to wit, the Gentiles, should be partakers of the promise, as well as the Circumcision:
All this was shadowed in giving the promise to Abraham before Circumcision, and before the Law, to note that the Uncircumcision, to wit, the Gentiles, should be partakers of the promise, as well as the Circumcision:
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And the Scripture foreseeing that God would justifie the Heathen, through faith, preached before the Gospell unto Abraham, that is,And the Scripture Foreseeing that God would justify the Heathen, through faith, preached before the Gospel unto Abraham, that is,
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before the Law, saying, in thee, and in thy seed, shall all the Nations of the earth be blest.
before the Law, saying, in thee, and in thy seed, shall all the nations of the earth be blessed.
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Gentiles, you that see your selves such, Dogs, Wolves, Lyons, effectuall mercy is tendred to you.
Gentiles, you that see your selves such, Dogs, Wolves, Lyons, effectual mercy is tendered to you.
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You that lie in the high way and villages, blinde, lame, halt, you are invited; the others had their excuses, some had bought Oxen, others Farmes, others had married wives;
You that lie in the high Way and villages, blind, lame, halt, you Are invited; the Others had their excuses, Some had bought Oxen, Others Farms, Others had married wives;
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the meaning is, covetousnesse and voluptuousnesse, carnality did cut off the carnall Jew, and nothing but this will cut off you too.
the meaning is, covetousness and voluptuousness, carnality did Cut off the carnal Jew, and nothing but this will Cut off you too.
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Undervalue every thing in order to Christ, which now invites you to him:
Undervalue every thing in order to christ, which now invites you to him:
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the creature hath our hearts, which is a strange act, a man stretching out himselfe for the grave.
the creature hath our hearts, which is a strange act, a man stretching out himself for the grave.
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The lust of the Gentiles spoyles them; twas shadowed by the Prodigall;
The lust of the Gentiles spoils them; it shadowed by the Prodigal;
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if any of you be come to your selves, like him, to returne and looke after Christ, you may finde grace and mercy as he did;
if any of you be come to your selves, like him, to return and look After christ, you may find grace and mercy as he did;
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If you finde your hearts averse, Christ will by his Word, if you attend it, perswade them.
If you find your hearts averse, christ will by his Word, if you attend it, persuade them.
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And he reasoned in the Synagogue every Sabbath, saith the Scriptures of Paul, and perswaded the Jewes [ and the Greekes ] Acts 18.4. the Spirit of Christ, is a Spirit of perswasion now, to the Greekes, that is to the Gentiles as well as to the Jewes.And he reasoned in the Synagogue every Sabbath, Says the Scriptures of Paul, and persuaded the Jews [ and the Greeks ] Acts 18.4. the Spirit of christ, is a Spirit of persuasion now, to the Greeks, that is to the Gentiles as well as to the Jews.
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Perswasion, notes the power of the Word, the Word carried to the heart, and this Christ hath engaged himselfe to doe, Hosea 2.14.
Persuasion, notes the power of the Word, the Word carried to the heart, and this christ hath engaged himself to do, Hosea 2.14.
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Therefore behold I will allure thee, and bring her into the wildernesse and speake [ comfortably ] to her, the word is, to the heart. I will allure her, Therefore behold I will allure thee, and bring her into the Wilderness and speak [ comfortably ] to her, the word is, to the heart. I will allure her,
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and speake to her heart. God in them ingaged himselfe to us, and stands obliged now to every poore soule that complains of his aversnesse to Christ, to allure these soules,
and speak to her heart. God in them engaged himself to us, and Stands obliged now to every poor soul that complains of his averseness to christ, to allure these Souls,
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and to speake to their heart.
and to speak to their heart.
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COLOS. 1.27. Among the Gentiles, or in the Gentiles.COLOS. 1.27. Among the Gentiles, or in the Gentiles.
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NONLATINALPHABET Ethnick, This is the word in the originall by which we are called, it may be from NONLATINALPHABET two words which signify a minde accustomed to some thing, a heart evill and onely evill, that is, stout enough,
Ethnic, This is the word in the original by which we Are called, it may be from two words which signify a mind accustomed to Some thing, a heart evil and only evil, that is, stout enough,
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and such neither can nor will be made otherwise:
and such neither can nor will be made otherwise:
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it speakes a nature of sinne, a body of death, one in the flesh and led by the flesh.
it speaks a nature of sin, a body of death, one in the Flesh and led by the Flesh.
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I will discribe a Gentile to you generally and particularly: tis one uncircumcised in flesh and spirit, that hath not the externall ordinances of Christ,
I will describe a Gentile to you generally and particularly: this one uncircumcised in Flesh and Spirit, that hath not the external ordinances of christ,
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nor the internall efficacy, this is to speake properly and fully a Gentile, though where the latter is wanting under the fruition of the former, such are called Gentiles.
nor the internal efficacy, this is to speak properly and Fully a Gentile, though where the latter is wanting under the fruition of the former, such Are called Gentiles.
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For that he hath brought into my sanctuary strangers uncircumcised in heart, and uncircumcised in flesh, to be in my sanctuary to polluate it; Ese. 44.7. they which are called here strangers were Gentiles, and their condition is described, they were uncircumcised in heart and flesh, and this to speake properly and fully is a Gentile;For that he hath brought into my sanctuary Strangers uncircumcised in heart, and uncircumcised in Flesh, to be in my sanctuary to polluate it; Ease. 44.7. they which Are called Here Strangers were Gentiles, and their condition is described, they were uncircumcised in heart and Flesh, and this to speak properly and Fully is a Gentile;
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one that is beside all culture, that that is without the visible Church, and without the invisible grace of such estate.
one that is beside all culture, that that is without the visible Church, and without the invisible grace of such estate.
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There is a Gentile in the flesh, and a Gentile in the spirit, and a Gentile in both.
There is a Gentile in the Flesh, and a Gentile in the Spirit, and a Gentile in both.
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The Apostle, makes this destinction and in these termes.
The Apostle, makes this distinction and in these terms.
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Wherefore remember that yee being in times past Gentiles in the flesh were called the uncircumcision by that which is called the circumcision in the flesh, which is made with hands Eph. 2.11. They were Gentiles in the flesh as well as in the spirit, they were such that had not so much as that circumcision which was made with hands, much lesse that circumcision which was made without hands by the spirit.Wherefore Remember that ye being in times passed Gentiles in the Flesh were called the uncircumcision by that which is called the circumcision in the Flesh, which is made with hands Ephesians 2.11. They were Gentiles in the Flesh as well as in the Spirit, they were such that had not so much as that circumcision which was made with hands, much less that circumcision which was made without hands by the Spirit.
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A Gentile in the spirit, is one ignorant, without God in the World, that is, without the knowledge of God;
A Gentile in the Spirit, is one ignorant, without God in the World, that is, without the knowledge of God;
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it is explained so by another expression like this, that at that time, yee were without Christ, being Aliens, Eph. 2.12.
it is explained so by Another expression like this, that At that time, ye were without christ, being Aliens, Ephesians 2.12.
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And by another expression to them that are without the Law as without the Law, 1 Cor. 9.21.
And by Another expression to them that Are without the Law as without the Law, 1 Cor. 9.21.
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that is, such as had no knowledge of the Word of God, nor did acknowledge any such thing as a rule of life,
that is, such as had no knowledge of the Word of God, nor did acknowledge any such thing as a Rule of life,
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but their own blind traditions and customes.
but their own blind traditions and customs.
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Gentilisme is a meere Chaos, a little World lying all in confusion, darkenesse upon the face of the deepe;
Gentilism is a mere Chaos, a little World lying all in confusion, darkness upon the face of the deep;
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the understanding which is as the face of the soule, blind, not able to finde out God in his Word or Workes, what in essence,
the understanding which is as the face of the soul, blind, not able to find out God in his Word or Works, what in essence,
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or what in existence, what hee is or what he doth, in Heaven, in Earth, in the soule of man,
or what in existence, what he is or what he does, in Heaven, in Earth, in the soul of man,
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nor what hee will doe, though all these exprest, and told of at large;
nor what he will do, though all these expressed, and told of At large;
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a Gentile in spirit is one that cannot see God nor feele after him, that can use neither head nor hand, no reason nor sense divinely;
a Gentile in Spirit is one that cannot see God nor feel After him, that can use neither head nor hand, no reason nor sense divinely;
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one that fits in darkenesse, and cannot stir any power internall or externall, towards the true God.
one that fits in darkness, and cannot stir any power internal or external, towards the true God.
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One that fits in darknesse, wich is an expression I thinke in allusion to the Egyptians, who had thicke darkenesse, such obscurity of darknesse as the originall saith that they saw not any man his brother,One that fits in darkness, which is an expression I think in allusion to the egyptians, who had thick darkness, such obscurity of darkness as the original Says that they saw not any man his brother,
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neitheir rose any man from his place for three dayes mittacheaif de sub se, not from under himselfe,
neither rose any man from his place for three days mittacheaif de sub se, not from under himself,
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or not from off himselfe, and these were Gentiles, and in this, I thinke, the lively type of all Gentiles, who are in such thick darkenesse spiritually, that they sit stock still, not one can arise from of himselfe, to apprehend any thing out of himselfe, and above himselfe;or not from off himself, and these were Gentiles, and in this, I think, the lively type of all Gentiles, who Are in such thick darkness spiritually, that they fit stock still, not one can arise from of himself, to apprehend any thing out of himself, and above himself;
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that which hee worships is himselfe, the imagination of his own brain;
that which he worships is himself, the imagination of his own brain;
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his zeale is seated in blind principles, and this is his God that he knowes no God.
his zeal is seated in blind principles, and this is his God that he knows no God.
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As I passed by and beheld your devotion, I found an Altar with this inscription, to the unknowne God, and these were Gentiles,
As I passed by and beheld your devotion, I found an Altar with this inscription, to the unknown God, and these were Gentiles,
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and this blind principle was NONLATINALPHABET Inn•itten or written in them, for the Altar was but an emblem of their heart, they did hold out by this what was in them, to wit, a God adored,
and this blind principle was Inn•itten or written in them, for the Altar was but an emblem of their heart, they did hold out by this what was in them, to wit, a God adored,
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but no body could tell what, no not they themselves, any further then selfe;
but no body could tell what, no not they themselves, any further then self;
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some carnall fancies hotly pursued, and after no other light would they search with braine or sense.
Some carnal fancies hotly pursued, and After no other Light would they search with brain or sense.
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The Apostle reproves them in this scope, though you have not the Word of God yet you have had the workes of God;
The Apostle reproves them in this scope, though you have not the Word of God yet you have had the works of God;
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if you had pursued these, as blind men that use their hands in stead of their eyes,
if you had pursued these, as blind men that use their hands in stead of their eyes,
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and make a good shift to finde their way, you would certainly have found out God to better purpose,
and make a good shift to find their Way, you would Certainly have found out God to better purpose,
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then this inscription quotes, and then relates the story of the Creation, viz. who hath made of one bloud all Nations,
then this inscription quotes, and then relates the story of the Creation, viz. who hath made of one blood all nations,
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if happily they might feele after him, NONLATINALPHABET the word notes touching or groaping with the hand, not able to imploy understanding,if happily they might feel After him, the word notes touching or groping with the hand, not able to employ understanding,
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nor sense about the Word or Workes of God, to finde out God, which is just the state of a brute,
nor sense about the Word or Works of God, to find out God, which is just the state of a brutus,
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and so are the Gentiles shadowed to be in Pauls vision; there were all manner of Beasts, in the sheet that was let downe to him, but nothing else.
and so Are the Gentiles shadowed to be in Paul's vision; there were all manner of Beasts, in the sheet that was let down to him, but nothing Else.
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A Gentile in spirit is one blinde and obstinate, he shuts his eyes against some things and none must open them, opens his eyes to other things, and none must shut them:
A Gentile in Spirit is one blind and obstinate, he shuts his eyes against Some things and none must open them, Opens his eyes to other things, and none must shut them:
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he loveth darknesse, better then light, and no body must stir nor wake his love till hee please;
he loves darkness, better then Light, and no body must stir nor wake his love till he please;
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this obstinacy is well exprest by Christ, Mat. 18.17. if hee [ will not ] heare the Church, let him be as a Heathen, an Ethnick which is the same word, with the Text I stand on;
this obstinacy is well expressed by christ, Mathew 18.17. if he [ will not ] hear the Church, let him be as a Heathen, an Ethnic which is the same word, with the Text I stand on;
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if hee will not heare, let him be accounted a Gentile; a Gentile, is a wilfull person.
if he will not hear, let him be accounted a Gentile; a Gentile, is a wilful person.
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Let a man be in Church-state, and under-light, yet if wilfull in sinne, loving darknesse,
Let a man be in Church-state, and under-light, yet if wilful in sin, loving darkness,
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and against light, hee is as a Heathen, that is, he is a Gentile in spirit, hee is formerly and really a Gentile, onely he is not outwardly called so, he is not called so by men,
and against Light, he is as a Heathen, that is, he is a Gentile in Spirit, he is formerly and really a Gentile, only he is not outwardly called so, he is not called so by men,
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but he is so by God.
but he is so by God.
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The Jewes, the greatest amongst them, the Scribes and Pharisees that instructed company, although of the Jewish Church,
The Jews, the greatest among them, the Scribes and Pharisees that instructed company, although of the Jewish Church,
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and eminent in Office, yet as obstinate and raging opposers of Peter and his Ministery, are cald by the Spirit of God Ethicks; and in the second Psalme, where the Prophet speakes of Heathenish great ones opposing Christ, applied it to them as fulfilled in them, Acts 4.25.
and eminent in Office, yet as obstinate and raging opposers of Peter and his Ministry, Are called by the Spirit of God Ethics; and in the second Psalm, where the Prophet speaks of Heathenish great ones opposing christ, applied it to them as fulfilled in them, Acts 4.25.
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when they were let goe they reported to their owne company, that is, to the rest of the Apostles and Disciples, all that the chiefe Priests and Elders had said to them,
when they were let go they reported to their own company, that is, to the rest of the Apostles and Disciples, all that the chief Priests and Elders had said to them,
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and when the Apostles heard it, they lifted up their voice with one accord, and said, O God which hath made Heaven and Earth, who by the mouth of thy servant David hast said,
and when the Apostles herd it, they lifted up their voice with one accord, and said, Oh God which hath made Heaven and Earth, who by the Mouth of thy servant David hast said,
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Why doe the [ Heathen rage ] and so forth;Why do the [ Heathen rage ] and so forth;
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and there cals them Ethnicks Gentiles, and because of this, that they were wilfull and raging in their blindnesse and wickednesse against Christ.
and there calls them Ethnics Gentiles, and Because of this, that they were wilful and raging in their blindness and wickedness against christ.
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This property also of stubbornnesse was lively shadowed in that Type of the Gentiles forementioned, there were such and such kinds of beasts in the sheet that was let down to Paul, and [ wild ] beasts, saith the Text, to note that this is one eminent property in an ethnicall spirit, wildnesse, headinesse, obstinacy in his blinde course. Spirituall gentilisme is opened;
This property also of stubbornness was lively shadowed in that Type of the Gentiles forementioned, there were such and such Kinds of beasts in the sheet that was let down to Paul, and [ wild ] beasts, Says the Text, to note that this is one eminent property in an ethnical Spirit, wildness, headiness, obstinacy in his blind course. Spiritual gentilism is opened;
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have I not done two works at once? opened the Doctrine, and opened your condition? are ye not Gentiles in heart,
have I not done two works At once? opened the Doctrine, and opened your condition? Are you not Gentiles in heart,
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though not so call'd? truth should be own'd whether with us or against us, or there is no remedy:
though not so called? truth should be owned whither with us or against us, or there is no remedy:
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confession of sinne is a necessary Gospell requisite, sinners can have no mercy without it;
Confessi of sin is a necessary Gospel requisite, Sinners can have no mercy without it;
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if ye lay not open your sinne to God, twill lay open you to God, Angels and men;
if you lay not open your sin to God, 'twill lay open you to God, Angels and men;
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and a soule laid open by the word, is one found out in the fact;
and a soul laid open by the word, is one found out in the fact;
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when God hath found out and seised upon a sinner, for him then to deny the fact or seeke to breake away from him,
when God hath found out and seized upon a sinner, for him then to deny the fact or seek to break away from him,
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as one that breakes bolts, by being more boysterous in sin, this man will die for it,
as one that breaks bolts, by being more boisterous in since, this man will die for it,
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and not have pardon, no not hope on't, hee'l not have his booke; there is not the least tender of grace to the soule, whilst convictions are strangled,
and not have pardon, no not hope oned, he'll not have his book; there is not the least tender of grace to the soul, while convictions Are strangled,
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but treasuring up wrath against the day of wrath, to burne hornets in their nest, seeing they will not come out:
but treasuring up wrath against the day of wrath, to burn hornets in their nest, seeing they will not come out:
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London dost thou not see? England, dost thou not feel that thy mercies come in bloud? that thy redemption is likely,
London dost thou not see? England, dost thou not feel that thy Mercies come in blood? that thy redemption is likely,
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I have but one thing more to say, and that is for as much as great things come in a way of hardship to fallen man, that you would all prepare for hardship.
I have but one thing more to say, and that is for as much as great things come in a Way of hardship to fallen man, that you would all prepare for hardship.
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what is written in bloud never goes out, and all that reade wonder.
what is written in blood never Goes out, and all that read wonder.
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and so it cries up grace in heaven and earth; it makes Christ terrible, holinesse immortall, truth eternall;
and so it cries up grace in heaven and earth; it makes christ terrible, holiness immortal, truth Eternal;
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and look so glorious, as those that are died rose-colour, with bloud, with the bloud of that earthen breast, in which they grow? Bloud hath a very crying voice, it cries up guilt to heaven,
and look so glorious, as those that Are died rose-colour, with blood, with the blood of that earthen breast, in which they grow? Blood hath a very crying voice, it cries up guilt to heaven,
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And so the bloud of Martyrs, is it dried up yet? What virtues and graces smell so sweet,
And so the blood of Martyrs, is it dried up yet? What Virtues and graces smell so sweet,
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a mans bloud veins, are the lowdest trumpets on earth, to sound out any thing. What a noise hath Christs bloud made all the world over!
a men blood Veins, Are the Loudest trumpets on earth, to found out any thing. What a noise hath Christ blood made all the world over!
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a mans life is his glory, and this given to Christ in flames, is double glory put upon Christ;
a men life is his glory, and this given to christ in flames, is double glory put upon christ;
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and writing out his fall in capitall letters, to the glory of justice to all eternitie.
and writing out his fallen in capital letters, to the glory of Justice to all eternity.
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Truth by fiery trialls is made famous, Christ is clothed with scarlet, and crowned with glory here;
Truth by fiery trials is made famous, christ is clothed with scarlet, and crowned with glory Here;
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The like I may say of the bloud that is now shed in England.
The like I may say of the blood that is now shed in England.
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Who can expresse the benefit that redounds to the Church by the bloud of Christ? the like I may say of the bloud of Christians, the benefit which redounds to God and to man, is not to be expressed.
Who can express the benefit that redounds to the Church by the blood of christ? the like I may say of the blood of Christians, the benefit which redounds to God and to man, is not to be expressed.
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Finally, God makes his way most beneficiall, when most bloudy and difficult:
Finally, God makes his Way most beneficial, when most bloody and difficult:
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and squeez out my bloud, so that it may but colour his garments scarlet, and honourable.
and squeeze out my blood, so that it may but colour his garments scarlet, and honourable.
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What is my bloud? What is God break my back with standing upon it,
What is my blood? What is God break my back with standing upon it,
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through bloud and death, or hell, I will surely do thee good, saith God to Abraham,
through blood and death, or hell, I will surely do thee good, Says God to Abraham,
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Our spirits should move like Gods; that his will may be done by me to his honour.
Our spirits should move like God's; that his will may be done by me to his honour.
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God will manage his way with honour, though he drown and burn worlds, and turn all the creation into bloud.
God will manage his Way with honour, though he drown and burn world's, and turn all the creation into blood.
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what is done with dishonour to God, saves a little bloud and forfeits a great deal.
what is done with dishonour to God, saves a little blood and forfeits a great deal.
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Unruly hearts are unfit to order weightie matters, such spirits must be guided by better then their own;
Unruly hearts Are unfit to order weighty matters, such spirits must be guided by better then their own;
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you are blind, and you are base, so you may but have your own ends, the fafety of your lives and states, you care not how God brings this about, whether honourably or dishonourably.
you Are blind, and you Are base, so you may but have your own ends, the safety of your lives and states, you care not how God brings this about, whither honourably or dishonourably.
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but what he eyes is the accomplishment of his will honourably. Murmuring spirits!
but what he eyes is the accomplishment of his will honourably. Murmuring spirits!
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nor the bloud of his sonne, nor the bravest bloud that ever ran in bloud vessels;
nor the blood of his son, nor the Bravest blood that ever ran in blood vessels;
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An honourable spirit is naturall to God, he bringeth nothing about basely, he eyes not the bloud of men,
an honourable Spirit is natural to God, he brings nothing about basely, he eyes not the blood of men,
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Noble persons stand not upon losse, but upon their honour, they value not life, they will step every step in bloud, rather then prosecute their designes basely.
Noble Persons stand not upon loss, but upon their honour, they valve not life, they will step every step in blood, rather then prosecute their designs basely.
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and yet this sonne so used by men, was so managed by God and all his hardship, that the name of God was made wonderfull honourable in all.
and yet this son so used by men, was so managed by God and all his hardship, that the name of God was made wonderful honourable in all.
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his sonne, his onely sonne, scoffed, crowned, hanged, used in all the cruellest and basest manner that men and devils could devise,
his son, his only son, scoffed, crowned, hanged, used in all the Cruellest and Basest manner that men and Devils could devise,
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God is alwayes tender of his name, when he seems not tender of any person:
God is always tender of his name, when he seems not tender of any person:
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all his wayes are so when he goes in bloud, (for he speaks of the execution of justice there) when he goes in the death of one thing, to the life of another, he goes in in state and glory;
all his ways Are so when he Goes in blood, (for he speaks of the execution of Justice there) when he Goes in the death of one thing, to the life of Another, he Goes in in state and glory;
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His way is honourable, and glorious, saith the Psalmist;His Way is honourable, and glorious, Says the Psalmist;
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though God may cast much hardship upon us, yet he casteth no disgrace upon himself, nor upon his way.
though God may cast much hardship upon us, yet he Cast no disgrace upon himself, nor upon his Way.
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God alwayes makes his way most honourable to such an end, let difficulties in the way, be what they will;
God always makes his Way most honourable to such an end, let difficulties in the Way, be what they will;
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when all is in bloud and dead, God is alive, and on in his way to his end, the unspeakable good of many.
when all is in blood and dead, God is alive, and on in his Way to his end, the unspeakable good of many.
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I wonder that all the world is not bleeding and howling in hell, and every one catching his bloud as it falls,
I wonder that all the world is not bleeding and howling in hell, and every one catching his blood as it falls,
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and that grace notwithstanding so buried, should rise and become atainable, is admirable.
and that grace notwithstanding so buried, should rise and become atainable, is admirable.
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and a stone rolled upon it, daring all powers in heaven and in earth, to open it if they can;
and a stone rolled upon it, daring all Powers in heaven and in earth, to open it if they can;
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By dying thou shalt die, &c. Here is the grave of a whole world of felicity,By dying thou shalt die, etc. Here is the grave of a Whole world of felicity,
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Deadly sentence was with redoubled strength passed, and not with a syllable of revocation, for any lost creature to make the least guesse at any restauration.
Deadly sentence was with redoubled strength passed, and not with a syllable of revocation, for any lost creature to make the least guess At any restauration.
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Mercy lay buried under impossibility of resurrection; impossibilities reduced to difficulties, and grace become fesable, though with much cost, is admirable.
Mercy lay buried under impossibility of resurrection; impossibilities reduced to difficulties, and grace become fesable, though with much cost, is admirable.
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that the earth opens after much sweating and labouring, and that heaven opens after much sweating and bleeding, to send forth favours to sinners, is beyond the expectation of men and Angels.
that the earth Opens After much sweating and labouring, and that heaven Opens After much sweating and bleeding, to send forth favours to Sinners, is beyond the expectation of men and Angels.
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Sinne had totally and finally closed up every wombe of grace, and it could not enter into the imagination of any creature, that ever any dramme of mercy should find any way to them:
Sin had totally and finally closed up every womb of grace, and it could not enter into the imagination of any creature, that ever any dram of mercy should find any Way to them:
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Let no man be offended if mercy come any way to sinners, though through never so much bloud and misery.
Let no man be offended if mercy come any Way to Sinners, though through never so much blood and misery.
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Who is this that comes from Edom? with garments died red from Bozra? Who is this that comes from Edom? with garments died read from Bozrah?
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and scarlet colour a generall taking colour, and therefore is Christs garment dipt in bloud, and he admired in this habit.
and scarlet colour a general taking colour, and Therefore is Christ garment dipped in blood, and he admired in this habit.
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What did this cost? why it cost Christs own bloud. Fancie works foolishly in weak brains, colour is more then the cloth;
What did this cost? why it cost Christ own blood. Fancy works foolishly in weak brains, colour is more then the cloth;
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he values things more under a notion of prise, then under a notion of freenesse.
he value's things more under a notion of prize, then under a notion of freeness.
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and looks much at what is given for a thing, and prises this more then that which comes for little;
and looks much At what is given for a thing, and prizes this more then that which comes for little;
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To him that loved us and washed us from our sinnes [ in his own bloud, Rev. 1.5. Man is a legall creature.To him that loved us and washed us from our Sins [ in his own blood, Rev. 1.5. Man is a Legal creature.
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and as knowing if any thing will work and take with us, this will.
and as knowing if any thing will work and take with us, this will.
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as eying our weaknesse, who look more at what things cost, then at what things are,
as Eyeing our weakness, who look more At what things cost, then At what things Are,
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upon this ground the Scripture when it speaks of our great fortune, tells the great prise it cost,
upon this ground the Scripture when it speaks of our great fortune, tells the great prize it cost,
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and gives all the worth with us weak creatures:
and gives all the worth with us weak creatures:
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Things are prised rather as they come, then as they are, farre fetched and dear bought, makes all the prise,
Things Are prised rather as they come, then as they Are, Far fetched and dear bought, makes all the prize,
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and the bloud of his people, the one per modum meriti, the other, per modum congrui.
and the blood of his people, the one per modum Merit, the other, per modum congrui.
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but the world to come is invaluable, and the way to it proportionable, the bloud of Jesus Christ,
but the world to come is invaluable, and the Way to it proportionable, the blood of jesus christ,
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This world is thrown upon men; which is providence disposing, sutable to things disposed: this world is worth nothing, and comes for nothing;
This world is thrown upon men; which is providence disposing, suitable to things disposed: this world is worth nothing, and comes for nothing;
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Means are generally proportioned to their end, so by God to Christ, and so by Christ to us.
Means Are generally proportioned to their end, so by God to christ, and so by christ to us.
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Christ gets heaven by suffering, and all that will live godly with him shall suffer too.
christ gets heaven by suffering, and all that will live godly with him shall suffer too.
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Wisdome orders great things, to be obtained with great pains; grace, and glory, in bloud, in Christs bloud and our own.
Wisdom order great things, to be obtained with great pains; grace, and glory, in blood, in Christ blood and our own.
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and so doth grace, she hides life in death: our life is hid, saith the Apostle, where? In bleeding dying Christ.
and so does grace, she hides life in death: our life is hid, Says the Apostle, where? In bleeding dying christ.
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Nature hides her choise things closest, and bids art use pains sutable to prise, to obtain them;
Nature hides her choice things closest, and bids art use pains suitable to prize, to obtain them;
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bruising to bruise, it was so proportioned by God. It shall bruise thine head, and thou shalt bruise his heel.
bruising to bruise, it was so proportioned by God. It shall bruise thine head, and thou shalt bruise his heel.
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Means carry proportion to their end; death to make death; the death of Christ, to make the death of the serpent;
Means carry proportion to their end; death to make death; the death of christ, to make the death of the serpent;
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if any suffer according to his will, &c. Great favours to come through great hardships, is the will of God.if any suffer according to his will, etc. Great favours to come through great hardships, is the will of God.
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and therefore is Christs cup, when full of bloud, said to be Gods will, not my will but thine, &c. And our bloudy cup also called Gods will;
and Therefore is Christ cup, when full of blood, said to be God's will, not my will but thine, etc. And our bloody cup also called God's will;
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the first covenant gave out all favours without bloud, but the second through bloud, through Christs bloud and our own, the will of God orders both these,
the First Covenant gave out all favours without blood, but the second through blood, through Christ blood and our own, the will of God order both these,
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but if it die, it bringeth forth fruit, John 12.24. God hath taken counsell of his will, and turned the sea of love into a new channell;but if it die, it brings forth fruit, John 12.24. God hath taken counsel of his will, and turned the sea of love into a new channel;
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and this necessarily, because according to the will of God Verily, unlesse a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abides alive,
and this necessarily, Because according to the will of God Verily, unless a corn of wheat fallen into the ground and die, it abides alive,
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'tis not life out of life now, as out of the first covenant, but life out of death,
it's not life out of life now, as out of the First Covenant, but life out of death,
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the second covenant is ratified with death; the tree of life must die, or else none could live by eating of it:
the second Covenant is ratified with death; the tree of life must die, or Else none could live by eating of it:
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The first covenant was sealed with life, the tree of life was the seal of Adams first grace and favour;
The First Covenant was sealed with life, the tree of life was the seal of Adams First grace and favour;
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life through death, heaven through hell.
life through death, heaven through hell.
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the will of God bounds it, orders it, keeps it in, and lets it forth, through what channells it will;
the will of God bounds it, order it, keeps it in, and lets it forth, through what channels it will;
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The sea is bottomlesse, but not boundlesse, 'tis ordered by the pleasure of God, and so is mercy;
The sea is bottomless, but not boundless, it's ordered by the pleasure of God, and so is mercy;
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though so broad and big an element.
though so broad and big an element.
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The sea hath runne so many thousand years in such a channell, yet God can when he will turn it into another,
The sea hath run so many thousand Years in such a channel, yet God can when he will turn it into Another,
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Man would have his pleasure, and God would have his too: divine pleasure hath turned the course of love.
Man would have his pleasure, and God would have his too: divine pleasure hath turned the course of love.
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and not any ones sides or veins, and so mercy streamed upon him: he had his felicity with no more hardship then Angels.
and not any ones sides or Veins, and so mercy streamed upon him: he had his felicity with no more hardship then Angels.
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he had all his provision without cost or toil, his felicity descended from heaven upon him as dew, heaven and earth opened,
he had all his provision without cost or toil, his felicity descended from heaven upon him as due, heaven and earth opened,
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and yet ordinary to Adam before his fall, spiritually understood;
and yet ordinary to Adam before his fallen, spiritually understood;
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I will rain bread from heaven, saith God to Moses, and this was an extraordinary thing then,I will rain bred from heaven, Says God to Moses, and this was an extraordinary thing then,
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they were happy in him, and he in them, and all in the presence of God to each.
they were happy in him, and he in them, and all in the presence of God to each.
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mans felicitie, was no creatures misery under him;
men felicity, was no creatures misery under him;
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mercy generated mercy, and man fed upon the cream and top of all, and yet the bottom as sweet as the top;
mercy generated mercy, and man fed upon the cream and top of all, and yet the bottom as sweet as the top;
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and none a death to or for another;
and none a death to or for Another;
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Adam's sweets had no bitter, till he transgressed Gods will, one mercie did not die to bring forth another till he died. One creature was a felicitie for another,
Adam's sweets had no bitter, till he transgressed God's will, one mercy did not die to bring forth Another till he died. One creature was a felicity for Another,
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Sinne makes mercie so deadly hard in bringing forth, to cristen every precious child, every Benjamin Benoni, every sonne of Gods right hand, a sonne of sorrow and death to her that brings him forth.
Sin makes mercy so deadly hard in bringing forth, to christen every precious child, every Benjamin Benoni, every son of God's right hand, a son of sorrow and death to her that brings him forth.
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and to the saving of the life of all the holy seed.
and to the Saving of the life of all the holy seed.
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Josephs garment was dipt in bloud, and he dead alive for so many years, and this was the way to his greatnesse,
Josephs garment was dipped in blood, and he dead alive for so many Years, and this was the Way to his greatness,
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how many men died, and how near was David death many times, ere that promise of his honour did live.
how many men died, and how near was David death many times, ere that promise of his honour did live.
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As the promised land, so the promised crown, came swimming to David in bloud;
As the promised land, so the promised crown, Come swimming to David in blood;
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The harlot had her life by a scarlet thread, and so had the rest of her faith.
The harlot had her life by a scarlet thread, and so had the rest of her faith.
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and kept in Canaan through bloud, Samson was strangled in his own bloud, like Christ, to keep bloud and life in that blessed people.
and kept in Canaan through blood, samson was strangled in his own blood, like christ, to keep blood and life in that blessed people.
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Many a man lost his life, and much bloud shed, the very land flowing with milk and honey, made to flow with bloud, ere Israel could inherit the promise: seven nations were destroyed ere the land of Canaan was divided to the Israelites, Acts 13, 19. Israel came to Canaan through bloud,
Many a man lost his life, and much blood shed, the very land flowing with milk and honey, made to flow with blood, ere Israel could inherit the promise: seven Nations were destroyed ere the land of Canaan was divided to the Israelites, Acts 13, 19. Israel Come to Canaan through blood,
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prime favours come swimming in bloud to us. Through a red sea Israel came to Canaan.
prime favours come swimming in blood to us. Through a read sea Israel Come to Canaan.
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God comes in Christ, and Christ comes in bloud to save. The choisest mercies come through the greatest miseries;
God comes in christ, and christ comes in blood to save. The Choicest Mercies come through the greatest misery's;
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Coloss. 1.14. In whom we have redemption [ through his bloud. THe way of grace is here considerable, life comes through death:Coloss. 1.14. In whom we have redemption [ through his blood. THe Way of grace is Here considerable, life comes through death:
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because all that men intend bleed and die, and the very men too. Blind creatures, the certainty of what God intends, doth not depend upon any of these;
Because all that men intend bleed and die, and the very men too. Blind creatures, the certainty of what God intends, does not depend upon any of these;
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God makes his way most sure to such an end, let the means proposed to it, be what they will;
God makes his Way most sure to such an end, let the means proposed to it, be what they will;
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if your eyes were but open to see this first thing.
if your eyes were but open to see this First thing.
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you would never open your mouths, at all the bloud that is shed in the land, no nor at all the bloud that ever hath been shed in the world,
you would never open your mouths, At all the blood that is shed in the land, no nor At all the blood that ever hath been shed in the world,
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Murmuring souls you are blind, justice steres the ship, when it sails in bloud with jewels to you:
Murmuring Souls you Are blind, Justice steers the ship, when it sails in blood with Jewels to you:
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The sinne of the first Adam, cost the bloud of the second, and all the bloud that ever since hath been shed, to keep any good alive in the world.
The sin of the First Adam, cost the blood of the second, and all the blood that ever since hath been shed, to keep any good alive in the world.
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& all happinesse to live, each speak out fully the vastnesse of the fountain, and the similitude of the stream to it.
& all happiness to live, each speak out Fully the vastness of the fountain, and the similitude of the stream to it.
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but life to bring forth life, and such a happy creature, to bring forth such a happy creature,
but life to bring forth life, and such a happy creature, to bring forth such a happy creature,
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Generation in bloud, one mercy to die to bring forth another, is such a generation as was not known in the beginning, God never appointed things thus to generate;
Generation in blood, one mercy to die to bring forth Another, is such a generation as was not known in the beginning, God never appointed things thus to generate;
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if death runne out of the fountain of life, 'tis because of poyson cast in by you.
if death run out of the fountain of life, it's Because of poison cast in by you.
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God is nothing but life, and so is his motion naturally, and therefore called a fountain of life, nothing runnes from him naturally but life;
God is nothing but life, and so is his motion naturally, and Therefore called a fountain of life, nothing runs from him naturally but life;
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God is love, fury is not in him naturally, but love, he delights not in the death of any;
God is love, fury is not in him naturally, but love, he delights not in the death of any;
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you lead love out of his way, and make him become bloudy.
you led love out of his Way, and make him become bloody.
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and to trace you in your wayes of sinne; all wayes of bloud and death, you chalk out to him;
and to trace you in your ways of sin; all ways of blood and death, you chalk out to him;
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God doth not step a step in a way of punishment, but as you lead him,
God does not step a step in a Way of punishment, but as you led him,
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justice follows sinners, because sinners will not follow righteousnesse;
Justice follows Sinners, Because Sinners will not follow righteousness;
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nor shed a drop of any ones bloud, to bring the greatest blessings to us. God goes after man, because man will not go after God;
nor shed a drop of any ones blood, to bring the greatest blessings to us. God Goes After man, Because man will not go After God;
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if no body did ly under sinne, justice would tread no body to death, to bring life into the world,
if no body did lie under sin, Justice would tread no body to death, to bring life into the world,
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you die mercies red and bloudy, 'tis not God. Justice treads upon sinne properly, upon man accidentally, as he lies under it;
you die Mercies read and bloody, it's not God. justice treads upon sin properly, upon man accidentally, as he lies under it;
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mercy comes clothed, but like your sinne, when it comes clothed in scarlet, your sinnes are crimson scarlet sinnes:
mercy comes clothed, but like your sin, when it comes clothed in scarlet, your Sins Are crimson scarlet Sins:
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God alwayes makes his way ▪ most just, to what end soever he bends:
God always makes his Way ▪ most just, to what end soever he bends:
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One or two things may make us give God ▪ the honour of his way to such an end, let his way be never so sad in our eye.
One or two things may make us give God ▪ the honour of his Way to such an end, let his Way be never so sad in our eye.
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Wisdomes way to great things is in bloud, in the bloud of some prime persons, to the life and welfare of many.
Wisdoms Way to great things is in blood, in the blood of Some prime Persons, to the life and welfare of many.
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and with joy look for good in this way: give God this honour.
and with joy look for good in this Way: give God this honour.
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Let a wise man propose such an end, and such a way to it, let it be what it will, red or white, fair or foul, you honour him in all,
Let a wise man propose such an end, and such a Way to it, let it be what it will, read or white, fair or foul, you honour him in all,
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and to do them good under heathen princes.
and to do them good under heathen Princes.
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when they disliked the way of hardship, which he had cast them into to humble them,
when they disliked the Way of hardship, which he had cast them into to humble them,
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You know that God fell out with his own people deadly;
You know that God fell out with his own people deadly;
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and the worst will have the worst; for God treads such to death, as will not give him his way.
and the worst will have the worst; for God treads such to death, as will not give him his Way.
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do ye think to justle God out of his wayes as ye justle a man? Murmuring, is spirit justling against spirit, a bad against a good,
do you think to justle God out of his ways as you justle a man? Murmuring, is Spirit justling against Spirit, a bad against a good,
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You eye your pain, and not Gods pleasure, his way is in the deep, the Leviathan tumbles there, in the sea, in the red sea, in bloud and death; to life and glory;
You eye your pain, and not God's pleasure, his Way is in the deep, the Leviathan tumbles there, in the sea, in the read sea, in blood and death; to life and glory;
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Is there a braver person then Christ in the land, or in any land? and yet through his sides and through his bloud, must great and gallant favours come.
Is there a braver person then christ in the land, or in any land? and yet through his sides and through his blood, must great and gallant favours come.
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through the bloud of prime brave persons, are brave things brought forth.
through the blood of prime brave Persons, Are brave things brought forth.
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Murmuring spirits be patient, you think much to see so much spoil and bloudshed in the land, 'tis the way of God to bring great things to man;
Murmuring spirits be patient, you think much to see so much spoil and bloodshed in the land, it's the Way of God to bring great things to man;
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and that this is not as bad as that; that all of this side heaven, is not hell out-right.
and that this is not as bad as that; that all of this side heaven, is not hell outright.
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that there are not two hells, a higher and a lower, an upmost, and a nethermost,
that there Are not two Hells, a higher and a lower, an upmost, and a nethermost,
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and rend one another in pieces without any ceasing, as that world below doth;
and rend one Another in Pieces without any ceasing, as that world below does;
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, 'tis wonderfull to me, that it is not the whole imployment of all the creatures in this world, to drown one another in bloud, to stab, tear,
, it's wonderful to me, that it is not the Whole employment of all the creatures in this world, to drown one Another in blood, to stab, tear,
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I must say again, that murmuring spirits are blind, they can see nothing certain in these uncertain times, they think that all that God intends, must bleed and die,
I must say again, that murmuring spirits Are blind, they can see nothing certain in these uncertain times, they think that all that God intends, must bleed and die,
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heaven and earth may die, which are greater bodies then man, and yet Gods intention live, because his will lives.
heaven and earth may die, which Are greater bodies then man, and yet God's intention live, Because his will lives.
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The certainty of Gods intention you see, depends upon his will:
The certainty of God's intention you see, depends upon his will:
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Heaven and earth shall passe away, but not one tittle of Gods will shall fall to the ground. Heaven and earth shall pass away, but not one tittle of God's will shall fallen to the ground.
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and the dying of such prime persons is onward to it, and without which it could not be.
and the dying of such prime Persons is onward to it, and without which it could not be.
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One may die, another may die, and yet whilest the will of God remains resolute to such an end, the end will live,
One may die, Another may die, and yet whilst the will of God remains resolute to such an end, the end will live,
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but upon the resolution of his will, I will certainly do thee good.
but upon the resolution of his will, I will Certainly do thee good.
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but the certainty of Gods end which he proposeth, doth not stand upon the standing or falling of this or that,
but the certainty of God's end which he Proposeth, does not stand upon the standing or falling of this or that,
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Certainty of an end with us, depends upon the standing or falling of such a thing;
Certainty of an end with us, depends upon the standing or falling of such a thing;
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and no other way would have been sure to such an end.
and no other Way would have been sure to such an end.
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and yet still the end sure, and this hart-bleeding condition, the onely sure way to it,
and yet still the end sure, and this hart-bleeding condition, the only sure Way to it,
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and yet they must into hardship so much, and so long;
and yet they must into hardship so much, and so long;
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let him be your pattern in this, and you will do likewise.
let him be your pattern in this, and you will do likewise.
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and therefore so easily parted with all that was his own, to bring in God and his love to us;
and Therefore so Easily parted with all that was his own, to bring in God and his love to us;
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he onely eyed and magnified the truth of God, and the glory of God: he sought not his own will, nor his own glory;
he only eyed and magnified the truth of God, and the glory of God: he sought not his own will, nor his own glory;
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he had principles, which if you labour after, will make you as he, ready and able to part with your bloud, to bring more of truth into the world:
he had principles, which if you labour After, will make you as he, ready and able to part with your blood, to bring more of truth into the world:
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The heart must have precious principles, ere it will part with its bloud like Christ, to bring great favours into the world for others. How noble spirited was Christ!
The heart must have precious principles, ere it will part with its blood like christ, to bring great favours into the world for Others. How noble spirited was christ!
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yet this men will not do, this men cannot do, till better qualified in heart.
yet this men will not do, this men cannot do, till better qualified in heart.
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Christ is lavish, because we are nigardly, he spoils all, money ▪ goods bloud, because men have no heart to offer all, to bring him in all, to this blind land;
christ is lavish, Because we Are niggardly, he spoils all, money ▪ goods blood, Because men have no heart to offer all, to bring him in all, to this blind land;
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your bloud is dear, your money dear, but how dear? Dearer to you then Christ? then Christ will trample upon both.
your blood is dear, your money dear, but how dear? Dearer to you then christ? then christ will trample upon both.
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and yet I see many unworthy spirits amongst you; tell such from me, their doom is coming:
and yet I see many unworthy spirits among you; tell such from me, their doom is coming:
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and fall upon this citie and that, and shalt thou London escape the storm? Londoners, Londoners, are you prepared to welcome in your mercies in bloud? You have had a Thames of water bringing in wealth to you for a great while, are you prepared to have a Thames made of your bloud, to bring in brave wealth to you for another while? God hath stirred up some brave spirits amongst you, I would all were such,
and fallen upon this City and that, and shalt thou London escape the storm? Londoners, Londoners, Are you prepared to welcome in your Mercies in blood? You have had a Thames of water bringing in wealth to you for a great while, Are you prepared to have a Thames made of your blood, to bring in brave wealth to you for Another while? God hath stirred up Some brave spirits among you, I would all were such,
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if ever, to be through much bloud, but through much more then yet is shed, who can say? Men die dayly, bloudy clouds go up and down,
if ever, to be through much blood, but through much more then yet is shed, who can say? Men die daily, bloody Clouds go up and down,
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but how many? that the devill himself could not tell, or would not, Mark 5.9. The invisible world is more populous then the visible:
but how many? that the Devil himself could not tell, or would not, Mark 5.9. The invisible world is more populous then the visible:
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all appurtinances to it shall be like the possessour of it, very exact, there shall be nothing called lignum, as the Roman Dames were wont to say, that is, meare wood.
all appurtenances to it shall be like the possessor of it, very exact, there shall be nothing called lignum, as the Roman Dams were wont to say, that is, mere wood.
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The soule is Christs in-room, and he is very curious about this;
The soul is Christ in-room, and he is very curious about this;
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and furnish it royally, and so hang it that it shall doe any one good to behold it.
and furnish it royally, and so hang it that it shall do any one good to behold it.
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hath Christ conquered the greater hell, and will he not conquer the lesser? hath he made victory over the grave, in which he lay under infinite wait of sinne and wrath? and will he not make victory over that grave, where some sinnes lye and no wrath? Certainly he will turne the grave into a Palace,
hath christ conquered the greater hell, and will he not conquer the lesser? hath he made victory over the grave, in which he lay under infinite wait of sin and wrath? and will he not make victory over that grave, where Some Sins lie and no wrath? Certainly he will turn the grave into a Palace,
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and cheare your soules with this;
and cheer your Souls with this;
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you must as she look for the living amongst the dead, and remember what Christ hath said, That he will be the victorie, and rest,
you must as she look for the living among the dead, and Remember what christ hath said, That he will be the victory, and rest,
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you see the grave open, you must also think who lies there as it were buried:
you see the grave open, you must also think who lies there as it were buried:
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and smell how loathsome they are:
and smell how loathsome they Are:
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what is that which kils good people in this world, but when the grave opens and they see their misdeeds,
what is that which kills good people in this world, but when the grave Opens and they see their misdeeds,
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not any evill spirit, not any wicked spirit shall fift you, haunt you; he will make the place where he lyes even as pure and perfect as heaven:
not any evil Spirit, not any wicked Spirit shall fift you, haunt you; he will make the place where he lies even as pure and perfect as heaven:
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he will not leave the least ill favour in it, not any thing that is sinne, or lookes like it;
he will not leave the least ill favour in it, not any thing that is sin, or looks like it;
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yet he that sweetned the corporal grave by lying in it, he will sweeten this before Christ hath done with the soule;
yet he that sweetened the corporal grave by lying in it, he will sweeten this before christ hath done with the soul;
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and there lyes Christ, and he will be the destruction of all; though your soules be as the grave, full of rottennesse, full of filthy smels, a thousand times worse than any grave in the world;
and there lies christ, and he will be the destruction of all; though your Souls be as the grave, full of rottenness, full of filthy smells, a thousand times Worse than any grave in the world;
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and the Apostle applyes this spiritually, and cheares the godly, the grave, death, and hell, they are all within you,
and the Apostle Applies this spiritually, and cheers the godly, the grave, death, and hell, they Are all within you,
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Doe but observe what he saith, O grave I will be thy victory:
Doe but observe what he Says, Oh grave I will be thy victory:
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and to make them inherit thrones of glory; for the pillars are the Lords, and he hath set the world upon them, &c. 'Tis mighty consolatory this point where Christ lodges himselfe, yea be it never so filthy or forlorne a place, he will make it absolutely blessed before he hath done.and to make them inherit thrones of glory; for the pillars Are the lords, and he hath Set the world upon them, etc. It's mighty consolatory this point where christ lodges himself, yea be it never so filthy or forlorn a place, he will make it absolutely blessed before he hath done.
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He raiseth the poore out of the dust, and lifteth up the beggar from the dung-hil to set them among Princes,
He Raiseth the poor out of the dust, and lifts up the beggar from the dunghill to Set them among Princes,
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the Lord maketh poore and maketh rich, he bringeth low and lifteth up:
the Lord makes poor and makes rich, he brings low and lifts up:
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Take up Hannah 's song, The Lord killeth and maketh alive, he bringeth downe to the grave, and bringeth up;
Take up Hannah is song, The Lord kills and makes alive, he brings down to the grave, and brings up;
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if it be possible let the grave praise Christ, let your soules which are the spirituall graves of Christ, open their mouthes and make a resurrection of him and of his love, that lies there.
if it be possible let the grave praise christ, let your Souls which Are the spiritual graves of christ, open their mouths and make a resurrection of him and of his love, that lies there.
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I am exhorting the grave to praise Christ, that hee would come there:
I am exhorting the grave to praise christ, that he would come there:
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though not a neather most hell? Can a hell praise God? Can the grave praise Christ? The Scripture seems to put an impossibility upon what I exhort to.
though not a nether most hell? Can a hell praise God? Can the grave praise christ? The Scripture seems to put an impossibility upon what I exhort to.
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and what is this but a grave? a place of rottennesse? a continent of devills? an uppermost,
and what is this but a grave? a place of rottenness? a continent of Devils? an uppermost,
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Thou wilt not leave my soule in grave: yes, 'tis left in our soules;Thou wilt not leave my soul in grave: yes, it's left in our Souls;
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but to a base place for his soule, to wit, our soules, which grave lasts a great while.
but to a base place for his soul, to wit, our Souls, which grave lasts a great while.
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he humbled himselfe to the death, yea to the grave, yea to a spirituall grave, not onely to at base place for his body, which was quickly over,
he humbled himself to the death, yea to the grave, yea to a spiritual grave, not only to At base place for his body, which was quickly over,
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The Apostle when he speaks of something a this side this, he cals it humbling and debasing himselfe:
The Apostle when he speaks of something a this side this, he calls it humbling and debasing himself:
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the highest, the perfectest purity, to seat himself in the perfect'st impurity;
the highest, the perfectest purity, to seat himself in the perfectest impurity;
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and yet those did but typifie where his internall lodging, as God, is, to wit, in a stinking, loathsome, hellish place, the souls of men;
and yet those did but typify where his internal lodging, as God, is, to wit, in a stinking, loathsome, hellish place, the Souls of men;
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how doth he obscure his glory to lie in a Stable, and in a Manger, brutish filthy places!
how does he Obscure his glory to lie in a Stable, and in a Manger, brutish filthy places!
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the word you translate meek is NONLATINALPHABET, the Latine word parvus comes from it, which signifies little, meeknesse and humility is that which doth little one. The great God, oh how doth he little himselfe to come to live in us!
the word you translate meek is, the Latin word Small comes from it, which signifies little, meekness and humility is that which does little one. The great God, o how does he little himself to come to live in us!
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Had not Christ been very meek and full of humility, he had never stoopt so low as to take a dwelling in us:
Had not christ been very meek and full of humility, he had never stooped so low as to take a Dwelling in us:
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[ Meek ] sitting upon an Asse. Consider or this expression how divine condiscension is observed and extold.[ Meek ] sitting upon an Ass. Consider or this expression how divine condescension is observed and extolled.
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for there are no other seats to be found here. It speaks the great condiscension of Christ, and should be taken notice of by us, and mentioned to his honour.
for there Are no other seats to be found Here. It speaks the great condescension of christ, and should be taken notice of by us, and mentioned to his honour.
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The result of all is this, Christ useth a very forlorne seat in this world. There is a necessity of this, if he have to doe with us:
The result of all is this, christ uses a very forlorn seat in this world. There is a necessity of this, if he have to do with us:
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There is another Scripture that speaks to this point, Math. 7.21. This kinde goes not out, &c. There are it seems divers kinds of evill spirits.
There is Another Scripture that speaks to this point, Math. 7.21. This kind Goes not out, etc. There Are it seems diverse Kinds of evil spirits.
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the devill is called Beel-zebub, an Idol, or God of flies, intimating that those evill spirits that haunt our soules here, are as thicke as swarmes of flies.
the Devil is called Beelzebub, an Idol, or God of flies, intimating that those evil spirits that haunt our Souls Here, Are as thick as swarms of flies.
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There is another title given to diabolicall spirits, to note etheir populousnesse in the pursuit of the soule of man;
There is Another title given to diabolical spirits, to note etheir populousness in the pursuit of the soul of man;
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and fear lest they will light where they live, and devoure all.
and Fear lest they will Light where they live, and devour all.
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History writes of them, that they foresee a famine, and then leave such parts, and flee in such a mighty company, that like a great thick cloud they darken the Sun for a great compas, that whole countreys of people see them as they flee,
History writes of them, that they foresee a famine, and then leave such parts, and flee in such a mighty company, that like a great thick cloud they darken the Sun for a great compass, that Whole Countries' of people see them as they flee,
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There be flocks of Crowes, and Rooks, and Ravens, and black fowle in the aire. And then, they are called Locusts in the Revelation, a creature more populous then any: There be flocks of Crows, and Rooks, and Ravens, and black fowl in the air. And then, they Are called Locusts in the Revelation, a creature more populous then any:
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Some fell by the high way, and the Fowles came and gathered it up, saith the Text: some fell by the high Way, and the Fowls Come and gathered it up, Says the Text:
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the numerousnesse of diabolicall spirits infesting the soule, is hinted by that similitude of our Saviour, comparing them to Fowles that flock to their prey;
the numerousness of diabolical spirits infesting the soul, is hinted by that similitude of our Saviour, comparing them to Fowls that flock to their prey;
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COLOS. 1.27. Which is Christ in you.COLOS. 1.27. Which is christ in you.
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AS there is an externall society, body with body, so there is an internall society, spirit with spirit.
AS there is an external society, body with body, so there is an internal society, Spirit with Spirit.
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God is a spirit and sutes his society;
God is a Spirit and suits his society;
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he moves about corporeals, but holds communion and fellowship onely with spirits, drawes out himselfe here, his face, and his heart;
he moves about corporeals, but holds communion and fellowship only with spirits, draws out himself Here, his face, and his heart;
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that is communion, where one drawes out his heart. If any fellowship of the spirit, if any bowels of mercy, Phil. 2.1.
that is communion, where one draws out his heart. If any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels of mercy, Philip 2.1.
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the latter explaines the former, what NONLATINALPHABET the communion of the Spirit meanes, to wit, such an internall operation,
the latter explains the former, what the communion of the Spirit means, to wit, such an internal operation,
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as whereby the spirit of man is made like the Spirit of God for bowels and mercies, and so for all other Divine dispositions, a drawing out his owne heart,
as whereby the Spirit of man is made like the Spirit of God for bowels and Mercies, and so for all other Divine dispositions, a drawing out his own heart,
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and his nature in ours, partakers of the Divine nature, 2 Pet. 1.4.
and his nature in ours, partakers of the Divine nature, 2 Pet. 1.4.
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There is NONLATINALPHABET, and NONLATINALPHABET, a communion of the Spirit, and a communion of the Divine nature I thinke the termes are expository,
There is, and, a communion of the Spirit, and a communion of the Divine nature I think the terms Are expository,
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and note the Spirit so effectually operating in the soule of man, as imparting its owne nature to it;
and note the Spirit so effectually operating in the soul of man, as imparting its own nature to it;
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such an operation or communication of Christ as this, is called Christ in us, because he leaves his Image and similitude in us;
such an operation or communication of christ as this, is called christ in us, Because he leaves his Image and similitude in us;
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as you say sometimes of children, his fathers spirit is in him;
as you say sometime of children, his Father's Spirit is in him;
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and this is spoken similitudinaliter not formaliter, because of that similitude and onenesse of disposition, that is between father and child.
and this is spoken similitudinaliter not formaliter, Because of that similitude and oneness of disposition, that is between father and child.
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God was in Christ, that expression poynts not at the Divine essence, nor cannot be proper speech so applied,God was in christ, that expression points not At the Divine essence, nor cannot be proper speech so applied,
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but at Divine existence, noting how the persons in the Trinity doe act one in and by another;
but At Divine existence, noting how the Persons in the Trinity do act one in and by Another;
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Christs being in us, carries some proportion to this, and is so applied by the Apostle.
Christ being in us, carries Some proportion to this, and is so applied by the Apostle.
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The eyes of our understanding being enlightned, that we might know the exceeding greatnesse of his power to us-ward, who believe according to the working of his mighty power, which he wrought [ in Christ ] when he raised him from the dead, Ephes. 1.19.The eyes of our understanding being enlightened, that we might know the exceeding greatness of his power to usward, who believe according to the working of his mighty power, which he wrought [ in christ ] when he raised him from the dead, Ephesians 1.19.
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God was in Christ, that is, he did put forth an exceeding great power in him,
God was in christ, that is, he did put forth an exceeding great power in him,
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and by this wrought in and by him exceeding great things, raised him from the dead;
and by this wrought in and by him exceeding great things, raised him from the dead;
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so saith the Apostle, Christ is in us; what's that? why he doth put forth an exceeding great power in us;
so Says the Apostle, christ is in us; what's that? why he does put forth an exceeding great power in us;
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and by this raiseth us from the power of sinne, satan, and selfe, and enables us to walke as spiritually alive, that is, according to the will of the Spirit of Christ,
and by this Raiseth us from the power of sin, satan, and self, and enables us to walk as spiritually alive, that is, according to the will of the Spirit of christ,
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and not according to our owne lust;
and not according to our own lust;
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Divine communion at such a heigth as makes union and similitude to Christ, speakes Christ in us according to the Scripture using of this phrase.
Divine communion At such a heighth as makes Union and similitude to christ, speaks christ in us according to the Scripture using of this phrase.
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No act that Christ did for us, but there is a NONLATINALPHABET a communion of the vertue of it in us;
No act that christ did for us, but there is a a communion of the virtue of it in us;
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life, death, resurrection, ascention, that is, an importing of the same Spirit and power that did all these in Christ, according to such a measure,
life, death, resurrection, Ascension, that is, an importing of the same Spirit and power that did all these in christ, according to such a measure,
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as to worke similitude to all these in us.
as to work similitude to all these in us.
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That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his suffering,
That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his suffering,
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or the participation of his suffering (tis NONLATINALPHABET) being made conformable to his death, NONLATINALPHABET configuratus, made together in likenesse, one shapt and formed by another,
or the participation of his suffering (this) being made conformable to his death, configuratus, made together in likeness, one shaped and formed by Another,
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so exact, that there is a consimilitude, one forme in two, as it were; consimilitude with Christ, is Christ in us.
so exact, that there is a consimilitude, one Form in two, as it were; consimilitude with christ, is christ in us.
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The expression being opened, doe but note one thing, what a forlorne seat Christ chooseth in this world!
The expression being opened, do but note one thing, what a forlorn seat christ chooses in this world!
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great ones choose seats sutable to their ranke, places of great worth, rich, fertile, pleasant.
great ones choose seats suitable to their rank, places of great worth, rich, fertile, pleasant.
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You may see the course of great ones in this by Lot, he chose the plaine of Jordan, which was for fertility and pleasantnes like the garden of God, Gen. 13.19. Christ chooseth the poorest and the meanest place in all the world;
You may see the course of great ones in this by Lot, he chosen the plain of Jordan, which was for fertility and pleasantness like the garden of God, Gen. 13.19. christ chooses the Poorest and the Meanest place in all the world;
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the poorest and meanest place in all the world, is the soule of man, this is poore in extremity, poore and naked, Revel.
the Poorest and Meanest place in all the world, is the soul of man, this is poor in extremity, poor and naked, Revel.
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3. your soules are starke naked: your bodies have some covering, and some estate;
3. your Souls Are stark naked: your bodies have Some covering, and Some estate;
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but your soules are destitute of all, not a ragge of covering, not a farthing of estate, utterly destitute.
but your Souls Are destitute of all, not a rag of covering, not a farthing of estate, utterly destitute.
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That which makes wealth and worth upon the soule, is the beames of loving kindnesse shining upon them,
That which makes wealth and worth upon the soul, is the beams of loving kindness shining upon them,
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and these are utterly gone from the soule. My loving kindnesse will I not utterly take from you.
and these Are utterly gone from the soul. My loving kindness will I not utterly take from you.
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Tis a speech of dread, and hints what is our state naturally;
This a speech of dread, and hints what is our state naturally;
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Christ is utterly gone from the soule, not a beame of loving kindnesse shines upon it.
christ is utterly gone from the soul, not a beam of loving kindness shines upon it.
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There is nothing (to speake properly) within or without, that estate, but that which hath loving kindnesse wrapt up in it;
There is nothing (to speak properly) within or without, that estate, but that which hath loving kindness wrapped up in it;
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things thus considered, man is the poorest creature in all the world, in the front of wrath, not any thing he hath, within or without, that hath a beame of loving kindnesse.
things thus considered, man is the Poorest creature in all the world, in the front of wrath, not any thing he hath, within or without, that hath a beam of loving kindness.
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What Job speakes of some externally, that may be said of him, and of all us internally and naturally considered.
What Job speaks of Some externally, that may be said of him, and of all us internally and naturally considered.
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He cald them children of fooles, yea children of base men, Job 30.8.
He called them children of Fools, yea children of base men, Job 30.8.
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Beni beli Sem, children without name, that is, without any worth. As some are externally of no worth,Beni beli Sem, children without name, that is, without any worth. As Some Are externally of no worth,
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so are all of us internally, consider our condition naturally, and our soules are namelesse soules, worthlesse soules:
so Are all of us internally, Consider our condition naturally, and our Souls Are nameless Souls, worthless Souls:
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if you will give a name to your soules, you cannot in justice give them any name that imports any worth,
if you will give a name to your Souls, you cannot in Justice give them any name that imports any worth,
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but such as may import worthlesnesse to the utmost.
but such as may import worthlessness to the utmost.
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The prodigall when he came to see the poverty of his inside, said, call me not by any name of worth, let my soule goe namelesse of any such title, I am not worthy to be called [ thy sonne.
The prodigal when he Come to see the poverty of his inside, said, call me not by any name of worth, let my soul go nameless of any such title, I am not worthy to be called [ thy son.
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] We may not be called possessours of any thing naturally, no, not heires to any thing that is Divinely good;] We may not be called possessors of any thing naturally, no, not Heirs to any thing that is Divinely good;
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we are creatures of no hope in our naturall condition, nothing in possession, nor nothing in reversion,
we Are creatures of no hope in our natural condition, nothing in possession, nor nothing in reversion,
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and yet such beggerly creatures Christ useth to sit downe in. Meeke sitting upon an Asse, Math. 21.5. An Asse is the poorest and the despisedst thing one of them that is, and yet this Christ chuseth to make his seat.
and yet such beggarly creatures christ uses to fit down in. Meek sitting upon an Ass, Math. 21.5. an Ass is the Poorest and the despisedst thing one of them that is, and yet this christ chooseth to make his seat.
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Base things of the world, things which are despised hath God chosen, saith the Apostle;Base things of the world, things which Are despised hath God chosen, Says the Apostle;
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and as if this were not enough to set forth the worthlesnesse of the things he chuseth for his seat, hee addes NONLATINALPHABET & non existentia, and things which are not, that have no existence;
and as if this were not enough to Set forth the worthlessness of the things he chooseth for his seat, he adds & non existentia, and things which Are not, that have no existence;
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our soules are so farre from any bravenesse of being, that it is most proper to say, they have no being at all;
our Souls Are so Far from any braveness of being, that it is most proper to say, they have no being At all;
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if you will call your soules any thing, call them things which are not; and yet in these things which are not, that is, of any worth, doth Christ looke him out a seat and dwelling, Which is Christ in you.
if you will call your Souls any thing, call them things which Are not; and yet in these things which Are not, that is, of any worth, does christ look him out a seat and Dwelling, Which is christ in you.
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The seat which Christ chuseth is very mean, and very unclean, which is the second particular, which speaks the forlornnesse of a thing.
The seat which christ chooseth is very mean, and very unclean, which is the second particular, which speaks the forlornnesse of a thing.
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Poore people and poore houses when cleanly, are desireable; but usually poore persons are nasty and filthy too;
Poor people and poor houses when cleanly, Are desirable; but usually poor Persons Are nasty and filthy too;
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which makes them loathsom to us; and yet Christ chuseth the poorest and the filthiest places for his seat.
which makes them loathsome to us; and yet christ chooseth the Poorest and the filthiest places for his seat.
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Your uncleanest part is your inside, the soule is the sinke of the man, very excrement, very rottennesse; Psalme 5.9. wickednesses; the expression notes extention, not a roome in the soule, but foule, very foule;
Your uncleanest part is your inside, the soul is the sink of the man, very excrement, very rottenness; Psalm 5.9. Wickednesses; the expression notes extension, not a room in the soul, but foul, very foul;
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so that it is more proper to call every faculty, and every operation, every organ, and organization wickednesse, then wicked. You have Elihu setting out this to Job notably;
so that it is more proper to call every faculty, and every operation, every organ, and organization wickedness, then wicked. You have Elihu setting out this to Job notably;
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Why is thy spirit turn'd against God? and then speaking about the spirit of man, sets it out to the life what it is: it is filthy, saith he;Why is thy Spirit turned against God? and then speaking about the Spirit of man, sets it out to the life what it is: it is filthy, Says he;
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it stinks, it stinks abominably: this is the case of every man, saith he.
it stinks, it stinks abominably: this is the case of every man, Says he.
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What man is he that is borne of a woman that he should be cleane? he puts no trust in his Saints, the heavens are not cleane in his sight: What man is he that is born of a woman that he should be clean? he puts no trust in his Saints, the heavens Are not clean in his sighed:
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how much more abominable and filthy is man abominable and stinking? The same word is used, Psalme 14.3. and so translated in the Margin, stinking: and this doth agree notably with the type;how much more abominable and filthy is man abominable and stinking? The same word is used, Psalm 14.3. and so translated in the Margin, stinking: and this does agree notably with the type;
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the grave, which is cald the heart of the earth, doth but resemble the heart of man,
the grave, which is called the heart of the earth, does but resemble the heart of man,
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and there Christ took up his seat and his lodging;
and there christ took up his seat and his lodging;
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and what more filthy than the grave? tis stinking, nothing like it, stinking abominably; and yet in this doth Christ take up his seat, his rest, his solemnest rest;
and what more filthy than the grave? this stinking, nothing like it, stinking abominably; and yet in this does christ take up his seat, his rest, his solemnest rest;
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no place that is so solemnly possest and taken up as the grave; the seat which Christ hath here is a grave;
no place that is so solemnly possessed and taken up as the grave; the seat which christ hath Here is a grave;
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our soules are a Golgotha; and yet in no place doth Christ so solemnly seat himselfe,
our Souls Are a Golgotha; and yet in no place does christ so solemnly seat himself,
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as in the soule of man.
as in the soul of man.
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'Tis a mean place, 'tis an uncleane place that Christ chuseth to sit down in here,
It's a mean place, it's an unclean place that christ chooseth to fit down in Here,
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and yet this is not all, 'tis a place much haunted, which is the last particular, which speaks the forlornnesse of a place:
and yet this is not all, it's a place much haunted, which is the last particular, which speaks the forlornnesse of a place:
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you take but a fancy that this place and that is haunted with evill spirits, and you will not sit downe in such a place for all the world:
you take but a fancy that this place and that is haunted with evil spirits, and you will not fit down in such a place for all the world:
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this is reall and no fancy concerning your soules; there is no place in all the world, hell excepted, so haunted with evill spirits,
this is real and no fancy Concerning your Souls; there is no place in all the world, hell excepted, so haunted with evil spirits,
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as the soule of man, that room within us. Come out of the man thou unclean spirit, saith Christ;
as the soul of man, that room within us. Come out of the man thou unclean Spirit, Says christ;
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and Christ askt him his name, and he said my name is Legion, for we are many;
and christ asked him his name, and he said my name is Legion, for we Are many;
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you have an innumerable company of evill spirits haunting one soule:
you have an innumerable company of evil spirits haunting one soul:
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and so full of hell, I reckon upon my afflictions from morning to night, saith Hezekiah, and I have cut off mine own life;
and so full of hell, I reckon upon my afflictions from morning to night, Says Hezekiah, and I have Cut off mine own life;
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COLOS. 1.27. Hope of glory. DIvine things at a distance have their influence upon the soul;
COLOS. 1.27. Hope of glory. DIvine things At a distance have their influence upon the soul;
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a word of heaven sets the soul a longing and looking after it, and this is called hope.
a word of heaven sets the soul a longing and looking After it, and this is called hope.
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Hope speaks an heire under age, knowing his inheritance, and expecting possession;
Hope speaks an heir under age, knowing his inheritance, and expecting possession;
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writings are throughly read, propriety plainly found out, evidence about the man, yea evidence in him to shew:
writings Are thoroughly read, propriety plainly found out, evidence about the man, yea evidence in him to show:
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Christ [ in you ] the hope of glory.
christ [ in you ] the hope of glory.
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As corporall nourishment passeth through severall concoctions, and the last the noblest, so doth spirituall nourishment:
As corporal nourishment passes through several concoctions, and the last the Noblest, so does spiritual nourishment:
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Hope is the last concoction of the soule, the last digestion of words and workes, by which pure bloud, spirits, substance and strength is delated and defused all over the state.
Hope is the last concoction of the soul, the last digestion of words and works, by which pure blood, spirits, substance and strength is delated and defused all over the state.
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The Scripture makes three concoctions, as Nature doth corporall, and Hope is the last; Tribulation worketh Patience, Patience Experience, Experience Hope:
The Scripture makes three concoctions, as Nature does corporal, and Hope is the last; Tribulation works Patience, Patience Experience, Experience Hope:
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and now the spirit hath spirit, hath it self, strength, setlednesse, therefore it followes, and hope confounds not. Providence toumbles the soule,
and now the Spirit hath Spirit, hath it self, strength, Settledness, Therefore it follows, and hope confounds not. Providence toumbles the soul,
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and the soul toumbles providence, and the first result of this is patience, the second result experience; what God is at present;
and the soul toumbles providence, and the First result of this is patience, the second result experience; what God is At present;
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and in the breast of this sits hope, what God will be, and smiles: till things worke to this last issue, the soule is confounded, as the Apostle speaks.
and in the breast of this sits hope, what God will be, and smiles: till things work to this last issue, the soul is confounded, as the Apostle speaks.
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Hope sucks the sweet of the words and works of God to the bottome:
Hope sucks the sweet of the words and works of God to the bottom:
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that which lyes in the bottome of all, God saith and doth to a Christian, is heaven, what ever lyes utmost;
that which lies in the bottom of all, God Says and does to a Christian, is heaven, what ever lies utmost;
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the end is eternall life still to a Saint, what ever things are a this side.
the end is Eternal life still to a Saint, what ever things Are a this side.
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Things looke variously sometimes to a neare sight, and explicite repugnancy betwixt words and works, between such an end,
Things look variously sometime to a near sighed, and explicit repugnancy betwixt words and works, between such an end,
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and such meanes ordained to it, and yet all in an ultimate interpretation, carry an exact subordination to the soules highest good.
and such means ordained to it, and yet all in an ultimate Interpretation, carry an exact subordination to the Souls highest good.
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Hope is a great Peere privy to the depth of wisdome, to the intentions and resolutions of God,
Hope is a great Peer privy to the depth of Wisdom, to the intentions and resolutions of God,
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and to the harmony of all changes and turnings, how, when, and where they will meet in such a blessed end,
and to the harmony of all changes and turnings, how, when, and where they will meet in such a blessed end,
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and lies, and bathes, and sports her selfe in the consistances of all varieties with and towards her prime good:
and lies, and baths, and sports her self in the consistances of all varieties with and towards her prime good:
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'tis a grace to which felicity is alwayes in view, a halcyon that findes out a quiet place upon the most moving and boysterous body, to wit, the sea.
it's a grace to which felicity is always in view, a halcyon that finds out a quiet place upon the most moving and boisterous body, to wit, the sea.
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Hope, tis a soul free from a Consumption, fat and merry, eates not out its owne spirits, nor its owne marrow.
Hope, this a soul free from a Consumption, fat and merry, eats not out its own spirits, nor its own marrow.
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Some kinde of Spiders eate out the Dam which sits upon them, as soone as hatcht:
some kind of Spiders eat out the Dam which sits upon them, as soon as hatched:
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so do the thoughts and apprehensions of some souls kill the minde and spirit that brings them forth, they are such poysonous and eating things, they are so venemous,
so do the thoughts and apprehensions of Some Souls kill the mind and Spirit that brings them forth, they Are such poisonous and eating things, they Are so venomous,
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so fiery, so dark, so gnawing, so voyd of heaven, of any glimpse of it,
so fiery, so dark, so gnawing, so void of heaven, of any glimpse of it,
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his soule hatched such thoughts in time of distresse, as did gnaw out the bowells and.his soul hatched such thoughts in time of distress, as did gnaw out the bowels and.
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life of it selfe, that affliction became as death, and death as hell, which is the property of despaire and unbeliefe, to render persons as destroyed and damn'd already, as that expression is.
life of it self, that affliction became as death, and death as hell, which is the property of despair and unbelief, to render Persons as destroyed and damned already, as that expression is.
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As there be soules damn'd already, and in hell already, so there be souls saved already, and in heaven already:
As there be Souls damned already, and in hell already, so there be Souls saved already, and in heaven already:
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in heaven, whilst looking for it, apprehension of it in Christ so strong, so clear, what ever accidentals turmoile the outward man the while.
in heaven, while looking for it, apprehension of it in christ so strong, so clear, what ever accidentals turmoil the outward man the while.
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Accounting that the long-suffering of the Lord [ is ] salvation, 2 Pet. 3.15. tis a soule that hath so clear an apprehension, of the issue of all sufferings for Chirst, that the issue of them is in him already:Accounting that the long-suffering of the Lord [ is ] salvation, 2 Pet. 3.15. this a soul that hath so clear an apprehension, of the issue of all sufferings for Christ, that the issue of them is in him already:
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what he expects is to him already in a degree, in judgement and account, judging that the long-suffering of God [ is ] salvation;
what he expects is to him already in a degree, in judgement and account, judging that the long-suffering of God [ is ] salvation;
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yea not onely in judgement, not onely in strong evidence and conviction, but in sweet contemplation, delectation and fruition,
yea not only in judgement, not only in strong evidence and conviction, but in sweet contemplation, delectation and fruition,
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for 'tis a grace that speaks the love of God shed abroad in the soule;
for it's a grace that speaks the love of God shed abroad in the soul;
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and experience hope, and hope makes not ashamed: why? because the soule now hath a good part what it hopes for;
and experience hope, and hope makes not ashamed: why? Because the soul now hath a good part what it hope's for;
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Because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts, by the holy Ghost which is given to us, Rom. 5.5. Our felicity lies in noble principles:Because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts, by the holy Ghost which is given to us, Rom. 5.5. Our felicity lies in noble principles:
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'twere well if we had an impregnable estate in these times.
'twere well if we had an impregnable estate in these times.
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Every thing is unsetled and almost hopelesse, how is your spirituall condition? Every thing without hath made its will,
Every thing is unsettled and almost hopeless, how is your spiritual condition? Every thing without hath made its will,
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and bequeathed it selfe to Death, Devills, Ruine, have your soules made their will, and bequeathed themselves to Death and Devills too? Ah my soule!
and bequeathed it self to Death, Devils, Ruin, have your Souls made their will, and bequeathed themselves to Death and Devils too? Ah my soul!
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what a sad state is this! Sinne reignes, though every thing runne to ruine, this doth not.
what a sad state is this! Sin reigns, though every thing run to ruin, this does not.
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The Sword of the Spirit can kill no sinnes, therefore it doth soules. O how consciences bleed!
The Sword of the Spirit can kill no Sins, Therefore it does Souls. O how Consciences bleed!
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how ghastly are many soules now! more to seek for eternall safety then temporall.
how ghastly Are many Souls now! more to seek for Eternal safety then temporal.
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I know not what these wretches will doe, God and man are upon you, and against you, whither will you flee? what will you doe for relief? Nothing destroyes hope, like an evill conscience.
I know not what these wretches will do, God and man Are upon you, and against you, whither will you flee? what will you do for relief? Nothing Destroys hope, like an evil conscience.
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Now sinners tell me what is sinne now to you? Where is that sweet that did ere while so extraordinarily take you? what is that in your sinne that did hold you so fast and so long from Christ? Shew me now the kirnell of your course:
Now Sinners tell me what is sin now to you? Where is that sweet that did ere while so extraordinarily take you? what is that in your sin that did hold you so fast and so long from christ? Show me now the kirnell of your course:
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You have been cracking shells a great while, and what now is the in-side of all? nothing but Death and Hell? and in stead of your wonted joy,
You have been cracking shells a great while, and what now is the inside of all? nothing but Death and Hell? and in stead of your wonted joy,
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an afrighted soule, and a fearefull looking for of judgement, and fiery indignation? Now that which you chose should stand you in most stead, doth it thus cheat you? then write upon thy sinne, Vanity; upon thy heart, Thou hast deluded me.
an affrighted soul, and a fearful looking for of judgement, and fiery Indignation? Now that which you chosen should stand you in most stead, does it thus cheat you? then write upon thy sin, Vanity; upon thy heart, Thou hast deluded me.
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I know not what will be the issue of these evill times, death is gathering to the heart apace, to the heart of Kingdomes, Estates, and the like;
I know not what will be the issue of these evil times, death is gathering to the heart apace, to the heart of Kingdoms, Estates, and the like;
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if it be there already in order to your soules, truly Justice is quicke with you,
if it be there already in order to your Souls, truly justice is quick with you,
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and you had neede looke about you.
and you had need look about you.
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In swoning fits cordials be necessary, something to be taken inwardly, that is Christ, he fetches life and hope:
In swooning fits cordials be necessary, something to be taken inwardly, that is christ, he Fetches life and hope:
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Christ [ in you ] the hope of glory.
christ [ in you ] the hope of glory.
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Sinfull fearefull wretches, there is nothing in you, but nature and the old man, therefore are you so weake and wicked in your course,
Sinful fearful wretches, there is nothing in you, but nature and the old man, Therefore Are you so weak and wicked in your course,
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so dreadfull in apprehension about the end.
so dreadful in apprehension about the end.
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Men would do much sometimes in their owne strength, when a lively word takes hold on them, (but this cannot be) never considering how desolate all within is. Your eyes are not in your head,
Men would do much sometime in their own strength, when a lively word Takes hold on them, (but this cannot be) never considering how desolate all within is. Your eyes Are not in your head,
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as the wise man speaks, that is, they are not in your heart, you see nothing within as you should.
as the wise man speaks, that is, they Are not in your heart, you see nothing within as you should.
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When conscience is fired by the word, you thinke to do this and that presently and then all will be well;
When conscience is fired by the word, you think to do this and that presently and then all will be well;
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and then fayle in the action, and so increase the flame.
and then fail in the actium, and so increase the flame.
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Conscience when a fire must have something dropt in to it, (things done without are nothing) to wit the bloud of Christ.
Conscience when a fire must have something dropped in to it, (things done without Are nothing) to wit the blood of christ.
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Not a sparkle of hell is alayed without bloud, without the bloud of Christ, or the bloud of the soule.
Not a sparkle of hell is allayed without blood, without the blood of christ, or the blood of the soul.
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Application of remedy must be as the distresse lies, your hell is within you, and Christ must descend into hell, to do a sinner good, to set his soule in rest and hope, he must goe into the World, to save it, NONLATINALPHABET, Heb. 10.5.
Application of remedy must be as the distress lies, your hell is within you, and christ must descend into hell, to do a sinner good, to Set his soul in rest and hope, he must go into the World, to save it,, Hebrew 10.5.
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Christ must come into this World, and then into the heart of man that is in it, into the great World,
christ must come into this World, and then into the heart of man that is in it, into the great World,
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and then into the little World, which he is willing to doe, and so expresseth himselfe, Heb. 10.5. When be in-entereth the World, sacrifice and offering thou wouldst not, but a body hast thou fitted mee.
and then into the little World, which he is willing to do, and so Expresses himself, Hebrew 10.5. When be in-entereth the World, sacrifice and offering thou Wouldst not, but a body hast thou fitted me.
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Christ is fitted and ready to make in entrance, and this in-entrance is that, which makes peace and hope in the soule.
christ is fitted and ready to make in Entrance, and this in-entrance is that, which makes peace and hope in the soul.
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Christ centered in the heart is at rest, when Christ is at rest in us, wee are at rest in him.
christ centered in the heart is At rest, when christ is At rest in us, we Are At rest in him.
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And therefore to speake properly, glory is a garment which God only weares and such as sit in his bosome, who have there that which is else no where, the utmost of such vast beings; this is generall.
And Therefore to speak properly, glory is a garment which God only wears and such as fit in his bosom, who have there that which is Else no where, the utmost of such vast beings; this is general.
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We must by the command of our Text, speake of glory precisely in order to man,
We must by the command of our Text, speak of glory precisely in order to man,
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and what that is you shall see in Christ, who brought mans glory from Heaven for him,
and what that is you shall see in christ, who brought men glory from Heaven for him,
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and in the person and nature of man, wore it here, though the World could not see it, a curtaine of flesh being drawne before it,
and in the person and nature of man, wore it Here, though the World could not see it, a curtain of Flesh being drawn before it,
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but the Saints then living, saw a glimpse of it in him.
but the Saints then living, saw a glimpse of it in him.
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Wee all sinne and come short of the glory of God. we all sin and come short of the glory of God.
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And the word was made flesh and dwelt amongst us, and we beheld his glory as the glory, of the onely begotten of the Father full of grace and truth, John. 1.14. The first Adam lost his glory;And the word was made Flesh and dwelled among us, and we beheld his glory as the glory, of the only begotten of the Father full of grace and truth, John. 1.14. The First Adam lost his glory;
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Christ held it, though the World far otherwise, and far worse then when Adam lived in it.
christ held it, though the World Far otherwise, and Far Worse then when Adam lived in it.
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The expression notes what is glory, to wit, full congruitie to the Will of God, such a congruity as excludes all sinne. Our inheritance is undefiled NONLATINALPHABET, 1 Pet. 1.4. it is unspotted and cannot be defiled;
The expression notes what is glory, to wit, full congruity to the Will of God, such a congruity as excludes all sin. Our inheritance is undefiled, 1 Pet. 1.4. it is unspotted and cannot be defiled;
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the word used in the originall, is the name of a pretious stone too, which do what you will to it, you cannot blemish it;
the word used in the original, is the name of a precious stone too, which do what you will to it, you cannot blemish it;
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throw it into fire, tis taken out still more bright and cleare; such is our inheritance and state above, a glory that hath no in-glory or dis-glory, nor nothing can make disglorious;
throw it into fire, this taken out still more bright and clear; such is our inheritance and state above, a glory that hath no in-glory or disglory, nor nothing can make disglorious;
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can any spot the Sun, though they should throw dirt at it? not the shaddow of sinne above,
can any spot the Sun, though they should throw dirt At it? not the shadow of sin above,
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or imperfection, nor can by any diabollical art be made; there be that set their mouthes against Heaven, Psal. 73.9. that blaspheme the Tabernacle of Heaven, and yet cannot spot grace and truth here, much lesse can it be spotted above.
or imperfection, nor can by any diabollical art be made; there be that Set their mouths against Heaven, Psalm 73.9. that Blaspheme the Tabernacle of Heaven, and yet cannot spot grace and truth Here, much less can it be spotted above.
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Every one goes all cleane above, inside, outside, and nothing can defile either, they are of such an amiantous nature:
Every one Goes all clean above, inside, outside, and nothing can defile either, they Are of such an amiantous nature:
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there is no having and then losing above. Fulnesse of joy: this necessarily springs out of the other;
there is no having and then losing above. Fullness of joy: this necessarily springs out of the other;
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for as holinesse is, so is joy;
for as holiness is, so is joy;
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tis the flower that holinesse beares, the greene leafes and fruit of the Tree of life.
this the flower that holiness bears, the green leaves and fruit of the Tree of life.
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If wee could attaine a fulnesse of holinesse here, wee should have a fulnesse of joy, they are so connaturall;
If we could attain a fullness of holiness Here, we should have a fullness of joy, they Are so connatural;
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if we were in the condition of Christ for the one, we should necessarily be for the other.
if we were in the condition of christ for the one, we should necessarily be for the other.
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Our Saviour is expresly cleare in this.
Our Saviour is expressly clear in this.
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Jf yee keepe my Commandements yee shall abide in my love even as I have kept my Fathers Commandement and abide in his love; If ye keep my commandments ye shall abide in my love even as I have kept my Father's Commandment and abide in his love;
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these things have I spoken unto you that my joy might remaine in you, and that your joy might be full. these things have I spoken unto you that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.
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Could wee walke in Christs Commandements as he did in his Fathers, we should live in his bosome here,
Could we walk in Christ commandments as he did in his Father's, we should live in his bosom Here,
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and be embraced with such embracements and raptures as he was.
and be embraced with such embracements and raptures as he was.
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If we had Christs holinesse, wee should have Christs joy remaine in us, and then our joy would be full:
If we had Christ holiness, we should have Christ joy remain in us, and then our joy would be full:
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these things have I spoken to you that [ my joy might remaine in you ] that is such a joy as I have, that hath no want nor no expression, tis so full of glory and so full of sweetnesse (for that is the reason Christ gives it such a name my joy, because the nature of it is unexpressable in our termes,
these things have I spoken to you that [ my joy might remain in you ] that is such a joy as I have, that hath no want nor no expression, this so full of glory and so full of sweetness (for that is the reason christ gives it such a name my joy, Because the nature of it is unexpressable in our terms,
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or in any Language amongst the Sonnes of men) in a suffering condition, when the soule holds tite in obedience, through the power of Christ it comes then mighty neere Heaven,
or in any Language among the Sons of men) in a suffering condition, when the soul holds tite in Obedience, through the power of christ it comes then mighty near Heaven,
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and then observe what it hath, it hath Christs joy, joy full and beyond expression, joy unspeakable and full of glory.
and then observe what it hath, it hath Christ joy, joy full and beyond expression, joy unspeakable and full of glory.
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Full, joy is full of glory 'tis the spring of the Yeare, all things greene and florishing, smiling and singing.
Full, joy is full of glory it's the spring of the Year, all things green and flourishing, smiling and singing.
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These things hint their state above and what glory is, tis fulnesse of holinesse and joy;
These things hint their state above and what glory is, this fullness of holiness and joy;
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as the one is proportioned to Christ, so is the other, we have his stature and his measure in both, brimfull.
as the one is proportioned to christ, so is the other, we have his stature and his measure in both, brimful.
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Our state here is a state of reception; and therefore asking and praying continuall worke;
Our state Here is a state of reception; and Therefore asking and praying continual work;
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their state above is a state of plenitude, and therefore praying and asking work quite over;
their state above is a state of plenitude, and Therefore praying and asking work quite over;
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aske and you shall receive saith Christ; aske that your joy may be full, John. 16.24. Aske that asking worke and begging worke may be over;ask and you shall receive Says christ; ask that your joy may be full, John. 16.24. Ask that asking work and begging work may be over;
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there be no beggars in Heaven, no not for joy, though that be a top mercy.
there be no beggars in Heaven, no not for joy, though that be a top mercy.
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Defect in joy is from the distance of something that the soule reaches at; there is no longing in Heaven;
Defect in joy is from the distance of something that the soul reaches At; there is no longing in Heaven;
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that which wee account a mercy here is an affliction there:
that which we account a mercy Here is an affliction there:
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to thirst and pant after such and such Divine things, such and such heigths and depths of grace, we account it a great mercy to finde our soules in such a frame here;
to thirst and pant After such and such Divine things, such and such Heights and depths of grace, we account it a great mercy to find our Souls in such a frame Here;
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and yet this would be misery above;
and yet this would be misery above;
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there is no panting nor thirsting after any thing, because no distance of any thing that is blessed;
there is no panting nor thirsting After any thing, Because no distance of any thing that is blessed;
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there is no darkenesse, no twilight, no cloud of a hand breadth all that Heaven over, to hide any thing from any soule to sad him;
there is no darkness, no twilight, no cloud of a hand breadth all that Heaven over, to hide any thing from any soul to sad him;
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all there, have all plaine and open to them, abundance of Revelations, a Hyperbole of Revelations, it is the expression of him that was there a little while.
all there, have all plain and open to them, abundance of Revelations, a Hyperbole of Revelations, it is the expression of him that was there a little while.
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Least J should he exalted above measure, through the abundance of the Revelations, 2 Cor. 12.7. lest J should he exalted above measure, through the abundance of the Revelations, 2 Cor. 12.7.
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tis abundance of Revelations indeed, for tis a personall beholding of God, and that is a Hyperbole of Revelations you will all grant,
this abundance of Revelations indeed, for this a personal beholding of God, and that is a Hyperbole of Revelations you will all grant,
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and yet tis very true, and me thinkes very plainly set out Exod. 33.17, 18, 19, 20. at the eighteene verse this is Moses request, J beseech thee shew me thy glory;
and yet this very true, and me thinks very plainly Set out Exod 33.17, 18, 19, 20. At the eighteene verse this is Moses request, J beseech thee show me thy glory;
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observe how God answers to this at the 20 vers. thou canst not see my face;
observe how God answers to this At the 20 vers. thou Canst not see my face;
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by which is interpreted what is meant by Gods glory, to wit, his face;
by which is interpreted what is meant by God's glory, to wit, his face;
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what Moses before called Gods glory, that God himselfe, when he comes to English it to us, calls his face:
what Moses before called God's glory, that God himself, when he comes to English it to us, calls his face:
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but what then is meant by Gods face? why this also in the next words God himselfe interprets, There shall no man see [ mee ] and live, expressing his person,
but what then is meant by God's face? why this also in the next words God himself interprets, There shall no man see [ me ] and live, expressing his person,
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so that the glory of God according to Gods owne interpretation is a personall beholding of God,
so that the glory of God according to God's own Interpretation is a personal beholding of God,
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and this is a hyperbole of revelations indeed, and that which makes a hyperbole of joyes indeed [ thou ] shalt make mee full of joy with [ thy countenance ] Acts 2.28. which is a place paralell with the former, and poynts at the personall vision of God, which and which only makes full joy to the soule of man.
and this is a hyperbole of revelations indeed, and that which makes a hyperbole of Joys indeed [ thou ] shalt make me full of joy with [ thy countenance ] Acts 2.28. which is a place parallel with the former, and points At the personal vision of God, which and which only makes full joy to the soul of man.
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What was Adams glory? The Image of God. What was Christs glory? The same: full of grace and truth.
What was Adams glory? The Image of God. What was Christ glory? The same: full of grace and truth.
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Were we but full of grace and truth, wee should be in glory, in Heaven here as Christ was.
Were we but full of grace and truth, we should be in glory, in Heaven Here as christ was.
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What was Christs glory, is our glory:
What was Christ glory, is our glory:
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his fulnesse was in way of unction and Office, and so shewes and assures, what is,
his fullness was in Way of unction and Office, and so shows and assures, what is,
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and what shall be our glory. Glory is holinesse and joy, in fulnesse: therefore is Heaven called a holy Heaven, Psal. 20.6; Christs fulnesse fully imparted, grace for grace;
and what shall be our glory. Glory is holiness and joy, in fullness: Therefore is Heaven called a holy Heaven, Psalm 20.6; Christ fullness Fully imparted, grace for grace;
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The soule come to the measure of the stature of the fulnesse of Christ. The glory of the eyes, is to see, and to see perfectly;
The soul come to the measure of the stature of the fullness of christ. The glory of the eyes, is to see, and to see perfectly;
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and so of the eare, and so of every other Organ Sinne hath rackt the soule and pul'd every lim out of joynt, bu• they are set againe by Christ here for a little use,
and so of the ear, and so of every other Organ Sin hath racked the soul and pulled every limb out of joint, bu• they Are Set again by christ Here for a little use,
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but not so as they shall be;
but not so as they shall be;
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we go lame, and go in paine, our very holinesse is halting and afflicting, there is no glory in that.
we go lame, and go in pain, our very holiness is halting and afflicting, there is no glory in that.
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So farre as we come short of the Will of God habitually or actually, wee come short of glory.
So Far as we come short of the Will of God habitually or actually, we come short of glory.
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COLOS. 1.27. Hope of [ Glory.COLOS. 1.27. Hope of [ Glory.
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TIs hard to open this terme, yet it will be meete to make at it a little:
This hard to open this term, yet it will be meet to make At it a little:
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if one can but get a glimpse of glory by humble industry, it will be worth the while;
if one can but get a glimpse of glory by humble industry, it will be worth the while;
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a little of Heaven and for but a little while, as Paul had, when on earth, tis very sweet in our sad and forelorne state.
a little of Heaven and for but a little while, as Paul had, when on earth, this very sweet in our sad and forlorn state.
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Glory is absolute perfection, as things come short of this they are defective, all defect destroyes glory,
Glory is absolute perfection, as things come short of this they Are defective, all defect Destroys glory,
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as glory is strictly and properly taken, so it is here: there be severall glories: the utmost of every such a being, is its glory.
as glory is strictly and properly taken, so it is Here: there be several Glories: the utmost of every such a being, is its glory.
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That may bee called glory in order to a Plant, or a Brute, which may not be so called in order to man, his being is so vast,
That may be called glory in order to a Plant, or a Brutus, which may not be so called in order to man, his being is so vast,
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and so receiving, unlesse this vast being, be fild up, and every veine and rivelet run as many fadome deep as they should,
and so receiving, unless this vast being, be filled up, and every vein and rivulet run as many fathom deep as they should,
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and as they did, when first made out from the fountaine, man cannot be said to be in glory.
and as they did, when First made out from the fountain, man cannot be said to be in glory.
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Goliah some thinke may signify a great heape, which if so, name and person did agree:Goliath Some think may signify a great heap, which if so, name and person did agree:
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COLOS. 1.28. Whom wee preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdome, that wee may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus. 29. Whereunto I also labour striving according to his working, which worketh in mee mightily.COLOS. 1.28. Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all Wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in christ jesus. 29. Whereunto I also labour striving according to his working, which works in me mightily.
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THe call of God, by whom, to whom, and to what, are the generalls exprest, and amplified in these two verses.
THe call of God, by whom, to whom, and to what, Are the generals expressed, and amplified in these two Verses.
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The call of God now, is by men, whom wee preach, and whereunto [ J ] also labour.
The call of God now, is by men, whom we preach, and whereunto [ J ] also labour.
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Sinne is punished, weakenesse condescended to; immediate commerce was our life, it is now our death;
Sin is punished, weakness condescended to; immediate commerce was our life, it is now our death;
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we cannot see God, nor heare God and live (take both in a parallel speach) but wee shall doe both:
we cannot see God, nor hear God and live (take both in a parallel speech) but we shall do both:
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'Twas shadowed by the mediation of Moses, who talked with God upon the Mount, and in the Tabernacle; (which shadowed Heaven;
'Twas shadowed by the mediation of Moses, who talked with God upon the Mount, and in the Tabernacle; (which shadowed Heaven;
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as our spirituall Tabernacles now do) Face to face as a man talkes with his friend, Exod. 33.11. there was very immediate vision and commerce;
as our spiritual Tabernacles now do) Face to face as a man talks with his friend, Exod 33.11. there was very immediate vision and commerce;
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though not personall, yet as neare it as it was possible for our frayle condition to beare, to be strongly preaching and confirming what Christ our Mediator will one day bring us to againe, in that holy of holies, that glorious Tabernacle, where now he himselfe officiates.
though not personal, yet as near it as it was possible for our frail condition to bear, to be strongly preaching and confirming what christ our Mediator will one day bring us to again, in that holy of holies, that glorious Tabernacle, where now he himself officiates.
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The call of God is by men, to men; by some selected, to all in generall;
The call of God is by men, to men; by Some selected, to all in general;
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whom [ wee ] preach warning [ every man and teaching every man. Earth to earth;whom [ we ] preach warning [ every man and teaching every man. Earth to earth;
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Potsherds strive with Potsherds of the Earth; wee must beseech and intreat every one, and with every degree of patience;Potsherds strive with Potsherds of the Earth; we must beseech and entreat every one, and with every degree of patience;
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wee must be beggers at every ones dore for Christ, for earth to go to Heaven,
we must be beggars At every ones door for christ, for earth to go to Heaven,
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and if it will not be, earth must shake off earth against earth; we must shake off the dust of our feete against Adams sons:
and if it will not be, earth must shake off earth against earth; we must shake off the dust of our feet against Adams Sons:
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Earth is used to save, or to destroy earth, Goliah is kil'd with a stone, a little heape strikes downe a great.
Earth is used to save, or to destroy earth, Goliath is killed with a stone, a little heap strikes down a great.
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and David who was but a little man, and with a little stone, strikes downe this great person:
and David who was but a little man, and with a little stone, strikes down this great person:
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Earth kils earth, and earth buries earth, earth rings the Funerall of earth: by us though poore earthen Vessels, Christ sounds and sets forth who are dead eternally.
Earth kills earth, and earth buries earth, earth rings the Funeral of earth: by us though poor earthen Vessels, christ sounds and sets forth who Are dead eternally.
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You know the call of God by whom it is, and to whom it is: to what it is, is the next generall, particularly to bee spoken to.
You know the call of God by whom it is, and to whom it is: to what it is, is the next general, particularly to be spoken to.
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Wee are cal'd to a perfect person, and in him to a perfect condition, That wee may present every man [ perfect ] in Christ Jesus.
we Are called to a perfect person, and in him to a perfect condition, That we may present every man [ perfect ] in christ jesus.
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Divine vocation is in opposition to diabolicall avocation; we were called from God by Satan, and God cal'd us to him againe, simply,
Divine vocation is in opposition to diabolical avocation; we were called from God by Satan, and God called us to him again, simply,
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and circumstantially (i) not onely to him, but as fully to him as ever, to be NONLATINALPHABET toti dilecti, wholly beloved:
and circumstantially (i) not only to him, but as Fully to him as ever, to be Totius Dilecti, wholly Beloved:
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Having thus divided the verses, wee will begin with the first clause thereof, whom we preaeh.
Having thus divided the Verses, we will begin with the First clause thereof, whom we preaeh.
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The originall word NONLATINALPHABET whom we exactly shew, or fully declare, NONLATINALPHABET in this composition notes a superlative,
The original word whom we exactly show, or Fully declare, in this composition notes a superlative,
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and is to intend the expression like as it doth Luke 12.58. where our Saviour sayes of conscience, that it should not onely NONLATINALPHABET, but NONLATINALPHABET, That is, throughly draw, or perfectly draw.
and is to intend the expression like as it does Lycia 12.58. where our Saviour Says of conscience, that it should not only, but, That is, thoroughly draw, or perfectly draw.
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The word thus opened, that which I would stand on is this, That Gospell administration makes exact illumination.
The word thus opened, that which I would stand on is this, That Gospel administration makes exact illumination.
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the Gospell hath a peculiar Idiom, nothing speakes so plaine and so full of every thing concerning man, as this doth.
the Gospel hath a peculiar Idiom, nothing speaks so plain and so full of every thing Concerning man, as this does.
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'Tis NONLATINALPHABET as the Apostle speakes, 1 Cor. 14.9. a word very significative, (i) very plaine and very full;
It's as the Apostle speaks, 1 Cor. 14.9. a word very significative, (i) very plain and very full;
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every administration humane, conducing to illumination, speakes darkely, and by halves, no language yeelds, vox bene significans: therefore are they which leane upon these helps children of darknesse, notwithstanding all their light, their hearts and lives full of lyes, a lie is in their right hand. (i.) In that wherein they are confident they are intelligent, they understand nothing:
every administration humane, conducing to illumination, speaks darkly, and by halves, no language yields, vox bene significans: Therefore Are they which lean upon these helps children of darkness, notwithstanding all their Light, their hearts and lives full of lies, a lie is in their right hand. (i.) In that wherein they Are confident they Are intelligent, they understand nothing:
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Gospel adminstration makes that which the old Testament calls NONLATINALPHABET, and the new Jadang Perception, a looking through things, (i.) it makes every thing transparent, manifest quite through, out-side, and inside.
Gospel administration makes that which the old Testament calls, and the new Jadang Perception, a looking through things, (i.) it makes every thing transparent, manifest quite through, outside, and inside.
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Yee see indeed, but perceive not: 'tis as if the Prophet had said, yee doe not Gospelly apprehend;Ye see indeed, but perceive not: it's as if the Prophet had said, ye do not Gospelly apprehend;
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your reception makes not perception, not vision quite through as doth the Gospell: therefore is the light of the Church of Christ compared to a stone most precious,
your reception makes not perception, not vision quite through as does the Gospel: Therefore is the Light of the Church of christ compared to a stone most precious,
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as Jasper, Chrystall. He carried me away in the spirit, saith John, and shewed me the great City, holy Jerusalem descending out of heaven, having the glory of God,
as Jasper, Crystal. He carried me away in the Spirit, Says John, and showed me the great city, holy Jerusalem descending out of heaven, having the glory of God,
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and [ her light was like to a stone most precious ] even like to a Jasper stone, Revel. 21.11.and [ her Light was like to a stone most precious ] even like to a Jasper stone, Revel. 21.11.
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Like to this is Cant. 6.10. Who is she that looketh forth as the morning, faire as the Moon, [ cleare as the Sun!
Like to this is Cant 6.10. Who is she that looks forth as the morning, fair as the Moon, [ clear as the Sun!
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] By all which Metaphors is made manifest, that what light the gospell gives, is very cleare. Gospel-Administration makes exact Illumination;] By all which Metaphors is made manifest, that what Light the gospel gives, is very clear. Gospel administration makes exact Illumination;
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what hath it done in you? what is your light under all the meanes of light you enjoy? paines is considered;
what hath it done in you? what is your Light under all the means of Light you enjoy? pains is considered;
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tis so with you, tis so with God:
this so with you, this so with God:
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you observe such under your tuition as are Drons, and sigh, ah, what a living plague have I pinn'd upon me!
you observe such under your tuition as Are Drons, and sighs, ah, what a living plague have I pinned upon me!
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I am very industrious to instruct, to propagate wholsome principles, I ravell out my Lungs, my Reines, my Braines, my life,
I am very Industria to instruct, to propagate wholesome principles, I ravell out my Lungs, my Reins, my Brains, my life,
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and yet he sees not this silver cord, to be led to any thing by it;
and yet he sees not this silver cord, to be led to any thing by it;
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say what I will, doe what I will, all dyes at the doore, equity will not enter, Rectum non potuit ingredi, 'twill not goe in;
say what I will, do what I will, all dies At the door, equity will not enter, Rectum non Potuit Ingredi, it'll not go in;
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they were so crooked, that right things and straghit things could not be made to goe in:
they were so crooked, that right things and straghit things could not be made to go in:
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Thus you complaine, and thus you see God complaines; he is sensible of painfulnesse and successelesenesse as you are.
Thus you complain, and thus you see God complains; he is sensible of painfulness and successelesenesse as you Are.
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The Metaphor is taken from dense obdurate things, as stones, earth, which are such things of all other, that light can make least entrance into.
The Metaphor is taken from dense obdurate things, as stones, earth, which Are such things of all other, that Light can make least Entrance into.
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The earth is the most deading and repelling body of resplendency of any body:
The earth is the most deading and repelling body of resplendency of any body:
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They that are but a little way under the earth, are darker many fathome, then they that are under water,
They that Are but a little Way under the earth, Are Darker many fathom, then they that Are under water,
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because Sunne-rayes can enter this bodie, and make light downe to the bottome, though very deep.
Because Sunne-rayes can enter this body, and make Light down to the bottom, though very deep.
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As 'tis with bodies under earth, so 'tis with soules:
As it's with bodies under earth, so it's with Souls:
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worldlings, earthy wretches, your soules are under earth, you are in great darknesse, and light cannot come at you.
worldlings, earthy wretches, your Souls Are under earth, you Are in great darkness, and Light cannot come At you.
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The things under which your soules are, do so dead and dampe it out;
The things under which your Souls Are, do so dead and damp it out;
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incarnall soules there are great damps, which put out all the light that is brought in;
incarnall Souls there Are great damps, which put out all the Light that is brought in;
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know therefore what God complaines of: God burdened with any soule, that soule can be in no good condition;
know Therefore what God complains of: God burdened with any soul, that soul can be in no good condition;
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a soule in utter darknesse, I meane, in such darknesse where no light can come, is abused both by fancy and conscience;
a soul in utter darkness, I mean, in such darkness where no Light can come, is abused both by fancy and conscience;
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deluded, tormented, and finall and fatall wrath brings up the reare. In darknesse, fancy is a brave light, an approved guide;
deluded, tormented, and final and fatal wrath brings up the rear. In darkness, fancy is a brave Light, an approved guide;
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and alas what conception of divine things this makes!
and alas what conception of divine things this makes!
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Christ is I know not what, and I know not from whence, any thing that the soule will, any thing that sinne will to make a long life for it selfe in the soule.
christ is I know not what, and I know not from whence, any thing that the soul will, any thing that sin will to make a long life for it self in the soul.
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We know whence this man is, but when Christ commeth no man knoweth whence he is, Joh. 7.27. What a strange Chimera is Christ to fancy! a big nothing!We know whence this man is, but when christ comes no man Knoweth whence he is, John 7.27. What a strange Chimera is christ to fancy! a big nothing!
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to carnall apprehension Christ is such a one as comes no man can tell whence. Fancy raises things so high, that no body can see them;
to carnal apprehension christ is such a one as comes no man can tell whence. Fancy raises things so high, that no body can see them;
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this tumor in the spirit, 'tis such profound wisdome, that it turnes man into a foole, and God into nothing.
this tumor in the Spirit, it's such profound Wisdom, that it turns man into a fool, and God into nothing.
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The foole hath said in his heart there is no God. He doth not speake such words formally;The fool hath said in his heart there is no God. He does not speak such words formally;
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but his fancy resolved, and his conception of God rightly exprest, speaks God no God (i.) they speak such things of God as are inconsistent to such a holy being, and so destroy God.
but his fancy resolved, and his conception of God rightly expressed, speaks God no God (i.) they speak such things of God as Are inconsistent to such a holy being, and so destroy God.
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God murdered, his bloud cries in mans conscience; morall light is made to torment, when Divine light cannot enter;
God murdered, his blood cries in men conscience; moral Light is made to torment, when Divine Light cannot enter;
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The higher rejection of God, the greater guilt falls upon Conscience; this is not all:
The higher rejection of God, the greater guilt falls upon Conscience; this is not all:
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The light a man hath in this case, shall not serve him so much as to shift with, to evade the Huy and Cry of Conscience,
The Light a man hath in this case, shall not serve him so much as to shift with, to evade the Huy and Cry of Conscience,
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but be arm'd against a man, and quickly to take hold on the Felon so guilty,
but be armed against a man, and quickly to take hold on the Felon so guilty,
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and very resolutely, and irresistibly give the soule up to conscience, shift how it will, or how it can.
and very resolutely, and irresistibly give the soul up to conscience, shift how it will, or how it can.
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Shimei was a rough-spirited man, and hid from the Hue and Cry of his owne conscience some space of time in that businesse about his dogged carriage to David, wherein he resisted some divine beames:Shimei was a rough-spirited man, and hid from the Hue and Cry of his own conscience Some Molle of time in that business about his dogged carriage to David, wherein he resisted Some divine beams:
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but what they were, and how many, and how big, and bright, I know not:
but what they were, and how many, and how big, and bright, I know not:
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all his carriage in that bad businesse he called perversenesse, and against his Lord and King; and was himselfe of the house of Joseph, and therefore 'tis probable had some principles of light more then ordinary distil'd in that Line,
all his carriage in that bad business he called perverseness, and against his Lord and King; and was himself of the house of Joseph, and Therefore it's probable had Some principles of Light more then ordinary distilled in that Line,
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and yet all those black circumstances of ill carriage towards David, not seen by Shimei a great while;
and yet all those black Circumstances of ill carriage towards David, not seen by Shimei a great while;
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at last they all revive, and Shimei's light quickned upon him, and by how much the greater in it selfe, the greater now against him,
At last they all revive, and Shimei's Light quickened upon him, and by how much the greater in it self, the greater now against him,
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and gives him up, will he, •ill he, to a tormenting conscience. The words of the Story are these;
and gives him up, will he, •ill he, to a tormenting conscience. The words of the Story Are these;
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and speak all that I have spoken, and more.
and speak all that I have spoken, and more.
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Shimei came voluntarily to David as he passed over Jordan, one of the first of all the house of Joseph, and falls downe at Davids feet, Doe not remember that which thy servant did perversely that the King should put it to his heart, Shimei Come voluntarily to David as he passed over Jordan, one of the First of all the house of Joseph, and falls down At Davids feet, Do not Remember that which thy servant did perversely that the King should put it to his heart,
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for thy servant doth know that I have sinned, 2 Sam. 19.20.for thy servant does know that I have sinned, 2 Sam. 19.20.
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Did not Shimei know that he had sinned before now? that he had rejected David as King,
Did not Shimei know that he had sinned before now? that he had rejected David as King,
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and so in him Christ? No doubt:
and so in him christ? No doubt:
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but he made shift to hide things from Conscience till now, now his light was quickned and strengthned upon him,
but he made shift to hide things from Conscience till now, now his Light was quickened and strengthened upon him,
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and would serve to darken things no longer, but to brighten and to cleare them, and so irresistibly, and with strong hand to give him up to the pursuer;
and would serve to darken things no longer, but to brighten and to clear them, and so irresistibly, and with strong hand to give him up to the pursuer;
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and thus will all your light serve you, who reject the cleare light of the Gospell,
and thus will all your Light serve you, who reject the clear Light of the Gospel,
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and rest in other dark lights.
and rest in other dark lights.
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The light a man hath and abuses, to keep out more and better light, Christ will make this in the conclusion, to give up the man to conscience;
The Light a man hath and Abuses, to keep out more and better Light, christ will make this in the conclusion, to give up the man to conscience;
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now is the man delivered up to the adversary indeed, which is called in the originall NONLATINALPHABET, from NONLATINALPHABET, contra, & NONLATINALPHABET vindicta, such an adversary as doth make revenge against one;
now is the man Delivered up to the adversary indeed, which is called in the original, from, contra, & Vindictae, such an adversary as does make revenge against one;
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when your carnall light hath delivered you up to conscience for abusing of it, conscience will be a revenger against you, 'twill revenge the quarrell of Christ, according to all that he hath against you:
when your carnal Light hath Delivered you up to conscience for abusing of it, conscience will be a revenger against you, it'll revenge the quarrel of christ, according to all that he hath against you:
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Vindiction of Conscience, ah, what a thing ' tis!
Vindication of Conscience, ah, what a thing ' this!
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'tis a Granado shot into the house in the night when all are abed and asleep, which awakens with a witnesse, breaks open, teares open windowes, doors, eyes, bowels,
it's a Granado shot into the house in the night when all Are abed and asleep, which awakens with a witness, breaks open, tears open windows, doors, eyes, bowels,
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and fetches the sleeper out peece-meale, and doth Satans work to his hand, and makes a slaughter-house at home,
and Fetches the sleeper out piecemeal, and does Satan work to his hand, and makes a slaughterhouse At home,
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and then brings every thing ready quarter'd out, and laies all peece by peece, joynt by joynt, faculty by faculty at hell doore,
and then brings every thing ready quartered out, and lays all piece by piece, joint by joint, faculty by faculty At hell door,
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as neare Infinite Wrath as 'tis possible for things to be laid in this life.
as near Infinite Wrath as it's possible for things to be laid in this life.
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None kils so cruelly, nor buries her dead so forlornely, so neare Hell as Conscience doth.
None kills so cruelly, nor buries her dead so forlornely, so near Hell as Conscience does.
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You that finde the truth of this poynt, that Gospell administration hath maturated understanding, made your light exact, you will be very blessed soules, you will be very quick in application of divine things,
You that find the truth of this point, that Gospel administration hath maturated understanding, made your Light exact, you will be very blessed Souls, you will be very quick in application of divine things,
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and proportionable in the fruition of them, blessing of them, you will not set short in duty nor rewards.
and proportionable in the fruition of them, blessing of them, you will not Set short in duty nor rewards.
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At what hight we are in the understanding of Christ, we are in love to him;
At what hight we Are in the understanding of christ, we Are in love to him;
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if perfect in one, so in the other; if perfect in light, perfect in love; if perfect in affection, perfect in action; for love is fire;
if perfect in one, so in the other; if perfect in Light, perfect in love; if perfect in affection, perfect in actium; for love is fire;
cs j p-acp pi, av p-acp dt j-jn; cs j p-acp n1, j p-acp n1; cs j p-acp n1, j p-acp n1; p-acp n1 vbz n1;
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fire doth ascend all of it, every sparke;
fire does ascend all of it, every spark;
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and therefore your burnt offerings were called gnola, ascension, because they did all ascend in a flame.
and Therefore your burned offerings were called gnola, Ascension, Because they did all ascend in a flame.
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Full Light will make you gnola, an whole ascension, holocautomata, a whole burnt offering; all ascending in a flame to Christ, that did so for us to God.
Full Light will make you gnola, an Whole Ascension, holocautomata, a Whole burned offering; all ascending in a flame to christ, that did so for us to God.
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Divine Light carries Energy with it, all tooles and instruments whereby all faculties and organs are made answerable to the eyes it opens;
Divine Light carries Energy with it, all tools and Instruments whereby all faculties and organs Are made answerable to the eyes it Opens;
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it makes not a blinde man open his eyes and lie still, but opens eyes in order to legs and armes, and all other joynts;
it makes not a blind man open his eyes and lie still, but Opens eyes in order to legs and arms, and all other Joints;
pn31 vvz xx dt j n1 vvi po31 n2 cc vvi av, cc-acp vvz n2 p-acp n1 p-acp n2 cc n2, cc d j-jn n2;
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when God opens eyes, he opens cares, opens all: David is a demonstration of this, and Christ.
when God Opens eyes, he Opens Cares, Opens all: David is a demonstration of this, and christ.
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Sacrifice and offering thou wouldest not, but mine eares hast thou opened, digged open. Eyes were digged open, and eares together; Sacrifice and offering thou Wouldst not, but mine ears hast thou opened, dug open. Eyes were dug open, and ears together;
n1 cc n1 pns21 vmd2 xx, p-acp po11 n2 vh2 pns21 vvn, vvd j. n2 vbdr vvn j, cc n2 av;
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when David knew what God would have, his Light warmed and opened his heart, and made that obedient unto it:
when David knew what God would have, his Light warmed and opened his heart, and made that obedient unto it:
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and so Christ, if you apply the words to him, when he opened his Commission at his journeys end,
and so christ, if you apply the words to him, when he opened his Commission At his journeys end,
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when come into the flesh, and into this world, and unto offering age, to Priestly maturty for that Office,
when come into the Flesh, and into this world, and unto offering age, to Priestly maturty for that Office,
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and saw what kinde of offering God expected, not such offering as under the Law, the bodies of beasts,
and saw what kind of offering God expected, not such offering as under the Law, the bodies of beasts,
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but his own body, his Light inflamed his heart, and he proclames his Commission, what body he might offer, a body hast thou prepared [ me;
but his own body, his Light inflamed his heart, and he proclames his Commission, what body he might offer, a body hast thou prepared [ me;
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] and he longed to give it to its intended use, when he knew the intention of God concerning it:] and he longed to give it to its intended use, when he knew the intention of God Concerning it:
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there is a proportion to this, in all the revelations of the same light in our hearts;
there is a proportion to this, in all the revelations of the same Light in our hearts;
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Christ puts his honour here upon us as he doth above;
christ puts his honour Here upon us as he does above;
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as we shall have what he has in heaven, so we have in a degree what he had on earth;
as we shall have what he has in heaven, so we have in a degree what he had on earth;
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his spirit, and his peace, his light and his life:
his Spirit, and his peace, his Light and his life:
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our life is said to be hid in him; tis bravely typified I think, Numbers 27.20. Put some of thy honour upon him, saith God to Moses, concerning Joshua; their Unctions were communicative under the Law:
our life is said to be hid in him; this bravely typified I think, Numbers 27.20. Put Some of thy honour upon him, Says God to Moses, Concerning joshua; their Unctions were communicative under the Law:
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to shadow that, so should Christs Unction under the Gospell be communicative unto us; you will be a whole ascension, which have a whole light;
to shadow that, so should Christ Unction under the Gospel be communicative unto us; you will be a Whole Ascension, which have a Whole Light;
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and hee that ascends wholly to Heaven, must needs have a sweet and blessed life on't.
and he that ascends wholly to Heaven, must needs have a sweet and blessed life oned.
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Tis not safe I see by this poynt to have to doe with sinne any way, not to meddle with it in any part, neither with hand nor heart;
This not safe I see by this point to have to do with sin any Way, not to meddle with it in any part, neither with hand nor heart;
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there is no hiding place any where for sinne, no not within you; the word of God will get into you, twill ransacke every corner of your soules,
there is no hiding place any where for sin, no not within you; the word of God will get into you, 'twill ransack every corner of your Souls,
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and discover deepe things out of darknesse;
and discover deep things out of darkness;
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twil strike fire with your bones, and kindle a fire in the midst of you, bigge enough to discover and lay open all the very secrets of your heart,
'twill strike fire with your bones, and kindle a fire in the midst of you, big enough to discover and lay open all the very secrets of your heart,
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but I purpose not to drive this way. That which I would stand on is this:
but I purpose not to drive this Way. That which I would stand on is this:
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this point in hand mee thinks hath not yet demonstration enough, I would have you lend me one demonstration more:
this point in hand me thinks hath not yet demonstration enough, I would have you lend me one demonstration more:
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Doe you finde this by experience, that the Word of God reacheth your hearts, and puts it selfe into your minds,
Do you find this by experience, that the Word of God reaches your hearts, and puts it self into your minds,
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and soules? our condition is very dolorous, tis darke night, and yet no man can tell how our night goes away;
and Souls? our condition is very dolorous, this dark night, and yet no man can tell how our night Goes away;
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we cannot tell whether it be mid night yet, or what:
we cannot tell whither it be mid night yet, or what:
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I am afraid tis not neere day yet, because every ones doores are shut, and fast asleepe;
I am afraid this not near day yet, Because every ones doors Are shut, and fast asleep;
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many ghosts walking, which is very affrighting;
many Ghosts walking, which is very affrighting;
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yea, the holy Ghost walking, and knocking much at mens hearts, heads, estates, ready to knocke downe all,
yea, the holy Ghost walking, and knocking much At men's hearts, Heads, estates, ready to knock down all,
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and yet cannot get in where he would be.
and yet cannot get in where he would be.
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England, when wilt thou throughly let in the Word of God? thy veines are very empty of blood now, is there no place yet for truth? Some consumptions make the stomacke nauceate, as others make it voraminous; though all parts be empty,England, when wilt thou thoroughly let in the Word of God? thy Veins Are very empty of blood now, is there no place yet for truth? some consumptions make the stomach nauceate, as Others make it voraminous; though all parts be empty,
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yet no desire to take any thing in, to any purpose, but onely sip a little, which notwithstanding the consumption continues,
yet no desire to take any thing in, to any purpose, but only sip a little, which notwithstanding the consumption continues,
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and the body decayes and sinkes apace:
and the body decays and sinks apace:
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tis so with a body politicke, as it takes in Christ and his Word, so is it in a languishing, or a flourishing condition.
this so with a body politic, as it Takes in christ and his Word, so is it in a languishing, or a flourishing condition.
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The civill State, and the Divine, doe as the soule and body sympathize;
The civil State, and the Divine, do as the soul and body sympathise;
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as the one prospers so doth the other, twas noted a great while agoe worthily by good Mr. Fox, upon the burning of some Christians in Norwich, the same yeere there followed such a fearfull fire,
as the one prospers so does the other, it noted a great while ago worthily by good Mr. Fox, upon the burning of Some Christians in Norwich, the same year there followed such a fearful fire,
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as almost burnt downe the City:
as almost burned down the city:
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where note, saith he, that according to the state of the Church so is the Common-wealth, in adversity or prosperity:
where note, Says he, that according to the state of the Church so is the Commonwealth, in adversity or Prosperity:
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burne Saints, and Christ will burne Cities, Countries, Kingdomes;
burn Saints, and christ will burn Cities, Countries, Kingdoms;
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some things are so naught as to touch them defiles, to thinke of them, or speake of them:
Some things Are so nought as to touch them defiles, to think of them, or speak of them:
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other things may be toucht and handled, provided we goe no further, but if hearted;
other things may be touched and handled, provided we go no further, but if hearted;
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if they come into the soule, they vex or bewitch, and so will not out againe without becomming sinne.
if they come into the soul, they vex or bewitch, and so will not out again without becoming sin.
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The Word of Christ got into the heart, bids farewell to all joyes fading, to all joyes that will bid the soule farewell, that doth not bid them farewell first;
The Word of christ god into the heart, bids farewell to all Joys fading, to all Joys that will bid the soul farewell, that does not bid them farewell First;
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it makes a joy transcending other joyes, and so no need of them;
it makes a joy transcending other Joys, and so no need of them;
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and not onely so, but a joy sufficing, such a vast being as the soule of man is:
and not only so, but a joy sufficing, such a vast being as the soul of man is:
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for the soule doth not cast off old delights, upon the meere excellency of some new found out, that some of later invention doth something more content;
for the soul does not cast off old delights, upon the mere excellency of Some new found out, that Some of later invention does something more content;
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not upon this ground nakedly and simply doth the soule cast off old sinnes, for there are returnes to the same filth,
not upon this ground nakedly and simply does the soul cast off old Sins, for there Are returns to the same filth,
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unto mens old sinnes, and yet going foreward to new too, these two are consistent in a bad state;
unto men's old Sins, and yet going forward to new too, these two Are consistent in a bad state;
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the heart doth worsten it selfe still as it goes forth to any thing more carnally contenting;
the heart does worsten it self still as it Goes forth to any thing more carnally contenting;
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and being made worse, twill at last take up its vomit, eate againe an old sinne, by the strength and punishment of a new,
and being made Worse, 'twill At last take up its vomit, eat again an old sin, by the strength and punishment of a new,
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and so hold what he hath, and goe backe and sinne over former sinnes againe, with more senslesnesse, and with more presumption than at first he did commit them:
and so hold what he hath, and go back and sin over former Sins again, with more Senslessness, and with more presumption than At First he did commit them:
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and the reason is, because in old and new delights, he misses still something that he aimed at:
and the reason is, Because in old and new delights, he misses still something that he aimed At:
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but the soule doth cast off former delights utterly, upon such a present excellency of delight and joy as doth suffice and fill up the soule:
but the soul does cast off former delights utterly, upon such a present excellency of delight and joy as does suffice and fill up the soul:
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now the Word of God got into the heart, the voice of the Bridegroom heard in the soule,
now the Word of God god into the heart, the voice of the Bridegroom herd in the soul,
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or with the soule, it makes a full joy, such a joy as beside or beyond which the soule knowes none, nor desires none.
or with the soul, it makes a full joy, such a joy as beside or beyond which the soul knows none, nor Desires none.
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This my joy [ therefore ] is fulfilled, said John: [ therefore is fulfilled. This my joy [ Therefore ] is fulfilled, said John: [ Therefore is fulfilled.
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] Wherefore? why that as a friend of the Bridegroome, he could stand and heare the voice of the Bride, spiritually heare Christ, eare and heart his words, take in,] Wherefore? why that as a friend of the Bridegroom, he could stand and hear the voice of the Bride, spiritually hear christ, ear and heart his words, take in,
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and take downe the drops that fell from his mouth.
and take down the drops that fell from his Mouth.
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Though they are but drops that fall from Christs mouth here, in comparison of what falls from his lips above;
Though they Are but drops that fallen from Christ Mouth Here, in comparison of what falls from his lips above;
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yet they are so big that they fill the soule, every Grape of this Vine ounce grapes. There is a grape in forraigne parts, which because of the greatnesse of it, is call'd an ounce grape. Every grape of this Vine, to wit Christ, is an ounce grape, every drop from his mouth,
yet they Are so big that they fill the soul, every Grape of this Vine ounce grapes. There is a grape in foreign parts, which Because of the greatness of it, is called an ounce grape. Every grape of this Vine, to wit christ, is an ounce grape, every drop from his Mouth,
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an ounce drop, of so much juyce and liquor as fills the soule with joy;
an ounce drop, of so much juice and liquour as fills the soul with joy;
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and the soule filled once, then it doth indeed bid farewell to all joyes and all delights, parts with all parting things utterly.
and the soul filled once, then it does indeed bid farewell to all Joys and all delights, parts with all parting things utterly.
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If you finde that the Word is of no spirituall force, that it doth not go into your soules, Christ in this case must be move'd.
If you find that the Word is of no spiritual force, that it does not go into your Souls, christ in this case must be moveed.
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Divine institutions are not necessarily successefull;
Divine institutions Are not necessarily successful;
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all meanes are so ordered that the soule in the midst of them should looke up to Christ.
all means Are so ordered that the soul in the midst of them should look up to christ.
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The word and Christ, as well as the creatures and Christ, are separable here below; though not above, and joyn'd together by faith and prayer.
The word and christ, as well as the creatures and christ, Are separable Here below; though not above, and joined together by faith and prayer.
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Many brave things may be spoken to us from the word, but we can receive in none,
Many brave things may be spoken to us from the word, but we can receive in none,
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unlesse we have a higher helpe then the meere Word which we heare ▪ There arose a question between Johns Disciples, and the Jewes about purifying;
unless we have a higher help then the mere Word which we hear ▪ There arose a question between Johns Disciples, and the Jews about purifying;
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John answered the question briefly and pithily, A man can receive nothing, unlesse it be [ given him from heaven ] meaning not extraordinary graces and gifts for office,John answered the question briefly and pithily, A man can receive nothing, unless it be [ given him from heaven ] meaning not extraordinary graces and Gifts for office,
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nor ordinary as a Christian, John 4.27. Receptions and takings in of divine things, these are high things indeed, gifts from heaven.
nor ordinary as a Christian, John 4.27. Receptions and takings in of divine things, these Are high things indeed, Gifts from heaven.
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We may bring many brave things and lay them at your doore, at your eares;
We may bring many brave things and lay them At your door, At your ears;
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but the taking in of these into your heart, this must be given you from heaven. And blessed him that had the promises, Heb. 7.6. 'tis more for a person to have the promises, then to have meerly the Word preacht to him.
but the taking in of these into your heart, this must be given you from heaven. And blessed him that had the promises, Hebrew 7.6. it's more for a person to have the promises, then to have merely the Word preached to him.
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Abraham was one that had the promises, and yet he needed a super-benediction, to make all promises blessings to him, something from heaven, to make all the words he heard on earth, heaven to him;Abraham was one that had the promises, and yet he needed a super-benediction, to make all promises blessings to him, something from heaven, to make all the words he herd on earth, heaven to him;
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how much more need there a blessing from heaven attending men which have not the promise as Abraham had,
how much more need there a blessing from heaven attending men which have not the promise as Abraham had,
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but onely the Word sounded to them? The spring is in God still, therefore let no man mistake himselfe when he looks upon the Trunke.
but only the Word sounded to them? The spring is in God still, Therefore let no man mistake himself when he looks upon the Trunk.
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The Word is but a Pipe, and conveyance of the Spirit: All my strings are in [ thee.
The Word is but a Pipe, and conveyance of the Spirit: All my strings Are in [ thee.
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] To have springs in our soules, to have words turned into works, working words, we must with the Spouse look up to God:] To have springs in our Souls, to have words turned into works, working words, we must with the Spouse look up to God:
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Thou that dwellest in the gardens, the companions hearken to thy voice [ cause me to beare it ] Cant. 8.13.Thou that dwellest in the gardens, the Sodales harken to thy voice [ cause me to bear it ] Cant 8.13.
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'Tis the complaint of many poore soules, that the Word is of no power in them, that it gets within such and such,
It's the complaint of many poor Souls, that the Word is of no power in them, that it gets within such and such,
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and they are melted and delated, and run out in strength of love to Christ:
and they Are melted and delated, and run out in strength of love to christ:
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Why tell your sad story to Christ as the Spouse doth, the companions hearken to thy voice, cause me to heare it:
Why tell your sad story to christ as the Spouse does, the Sodales harken to thy voice, cause me to hear it:
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such and such can eare and heart the Word, cause me to doe so too.
such and such can ear and heart the Word, cause me to do so too.
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tis considerable therefore to observe, how we take in or cast out the Word of God.
this considerable Therefore to observe, how we take in or cast out the Word of God.
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The Word is nigh thee England, tis very nigh thee [ tis in thee ] as that expression is Deut. 30.14.
The Word is High thee England, this very High thee [ this in thee ] as that expression is Deuteronomy 30.14.
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tis so nigh thee England, that I may goe on to say to thee, as he there doth to Israel, The Word is not in Heaven that thou shouldest say, who shall goe up for us to Heaven,
this so High thee England, that I may go on to say to thee, as he there does to Israel, The Word is not in Heaven that thou Shouldst say, who shall go up for us to Heaven,
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and bring it downe to us, that we may heare it, and doe it:
and bring it down to us, that we may hear it, and do it:
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neither is it beyond the Sea, that thou shouldest say, who shall goe over the Sea and bring it to us, that we may heare and doe it;
neither is it beyond the Sea, that thou Shouldst say, who shall go over the Sea and bring it to us, that we may hear and do it;
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but the Word is very nigh thee, so nigh thee that in a sence it may be said to be in thee, in thy mouth and in thy heart, that thou mayst doe it, that is, formally tis in thee,but the Word is very High thee, so High thee that in a sense it may be said to be in thee, in thy Mouth and in thy heart, that thou Mayest do it, that is, formally this in thee,
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but not really, ministerially, but not magisterially, according to naked aspect, not according to energeticall inspect.
but not really, ministerially, but not magisterially, according to naked aspect, not according to energetical inspect.
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I will open this latter to you.
I will open this latter to you.
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The Word of God gotten into the heart magisterially, is the heart strong in love with the Word, in love with the Word because the voyce of Christ, the voyce of a husband;
The Word of God got into the heart magisterially, is the heart strong in love with the Word, in love with the Word Because the voice of christ, the voice of a husband;
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The friend of a Bridegroome which standeth and heareth [ him ] rejoyceth greatly, because of the [ Bridegroomes voice ] John 3.19. You may see under what notion Christ and his voice is taken;The friend of a Bridegroom which Stands and hears [ him ] Rejoiceth greatly, Because of the [ Bridegrooms voice ] John 3.19. You may see under what notion christ and his voice is taken;
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as he is a Husband, a Bridegroome, and his Word as tis the voice of this Bridegroome.
as he is a Husband, a Bridegroom, and his Word as this the voice of this Bridegroom.
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The Word got within the heart, marries the soule to Christ, that is, makes love to Christ above all;
The Word god within the heart, Marries the soul to christ, that is, makes love to christ above all;
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and now ' tould heare more words from his mouth, his first words are so sweet;
and now ' told hear more words from his Mouth, his First words Are so sweet;
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could ever heare his voyce and never be tired; the friend of a Bridegroome [ standeth ] and heareth him.
could ever hear his voice and never be tired; the friend of a Bridegroom [ Stands ] and hears him.
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He that toucheth pitch is defiled with it:
He that touches pitch is defiled with it:
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No posture is painfull, no continuance of time tiresome, that is, not of the Spirit, though possibly it may be of the flesh;
No posture is painful, no Continuance of time tiresome, that is, not of the Spirit, though possibly it may be of the Flesh;
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twould heare him to day, to morrow, for ever;
would hear him to day, to morrow, for ever;
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[ rejoyceth greatly ] because of the Bridegroomes voyce, NONLATINALPHABET gaudio gaudet, by joying or in joying, he joyeth;[ Rejoiceth greatly ] Because of the Bridegrooms voice, gaudio Gadet, by joying or in joying, he Joyeth;
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he is in good earnest, his joy is a reall joy, a joy that takes the whole heart.
he is in good earnest, his joy is a real joy, a joy that Takes the Whole heart.
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The Greeke word also signifies to bid farewell;
The Greek word also signifies to bid farewell;
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the Word of Christ got into the heart, the Bridgroomes voyce heard in the soule, makes such a joy and such a delight, that the soule bids farewell to all sinfull mirth, and cals it madnesse;
the Word of christ god into the heart, the Bridegrooms voice herd in the soul, makes such a joy and such a delight, that the soul bids farewell to all sinful mirth, and calls it madness;
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yea, it bids farewell to all other delights comparatively, and cals them vanities, empty things,
yea, it bids farewell to all other delights comparatively, and calls them vanities, empty things,
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if not sinfull things, vexing things, and so polluting at second hand, if not downe rightly naught and polluting at first hand, as soone as ever toucht.
if not sinful things, vexing things, and so polluting At second hand, if not down rightly nought and polluting At First hand, as soon as ever touched.
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COLOS. 1.28. Warning every man.
COLOS. 1.28. Warning every man.
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NONLATINALPHABET. The word here used may be pursued strictly, according to what it signifies as so compounded,
. The word Here used may be pursued strictly, according to what it signifies as so compounded,
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or it may be considered largely, according to what it signifies, as so in severall Scriptures used.
or it may be considered largely, according to what it signifies, as so in several Scriptures used.
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The composition of the word, notes a putting of a thing into the mind from NONLATINALPHABET which signifies the mind,
The composition of the word, notes a putting of a thing into the mind from which signifies the mind,
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and NONLATINALPHABET which signifies to put. Divine words reach the heart, they put themselves into the minde, and into the soule.
and which signifies to put. Divine words reach the heart, they put themselves into the mind, and into the soul.
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This resolution of the Text makes resolution to that question, Job 38.36. Who hath put wisdome into the inward parts, or who hath given understanding to the heart? The words of Christ doe this and nothing else;
This resolution of the Text makes resolution to that question, Job 38.36. Who hath put Wisdom into the inward parts, or who hath given understanding to the heart? The words of christ do this and nothing Else;
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these doe NONLATINALPHABET, put things into the soule, wisdome and understanding into the inward parts. The words of God have the advantage of their matter; they are pure.
these do, put things into the soul, Wisdom and understanding into the inward parts. The words of God have the advantage of their matter; they Are pure.
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Justice is of Majesty, what shines with the beames of this is strongly impressive; O how forcible are right words, saith Job, that is words made up of rightousnesse,
justice is of Majesty, what shines with the beams of this is strongly impressive; Oh how forcible Are right words, Says Job, that is words made up of rightousnesse,
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and thus are all Gods words necessarily, his breath is as himselfe pure. Breath is a very internall thing;
and thus Are all God's words necessarily, his breath is as himself pure. Breath is a very internal thing;
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this stinking speakes something filthy in the inward parts. God is light, and [ in him ] is no darknesse.
this stinking speaks something filthy in the inward parts. God is Light, and [ in him ] is no darkness.
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Satan comes and finds nothing [ in me. ] No impurity, no unrighteousnesse in God, he must needs therefore breath purely. Purity is of great Majesty;Satan comes and finds nothing [ in me. ] No impurity, no unrighteousness in God, he must needs Therefore breath purely. Purity is of great Majesty;
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when Adam bore the Image of God, his words were as thunder to all the creation;
when Adam boar the Image of God, his words were as thunder to all the creation;
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his words, yea his lookes went through and through. Purity and Majesty be joynd together, Cant. 6.10. Cleare as the Sunne, terrible as an Army with Banners;
his words, yea his looks went through and through. Purity and Majesty be joined together, Cant 6.10. Clear as the Sun, terrible as an Army with Banners;
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what is pure, is of great power and Majesty. The words of Christ have the advantage of their forme.
what is pure, is of great power and Majesty. The words of christ have the advantage of their Form.
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God opens his mouth in righteousnesse, and in wisdom. Some have good breath, but not good braines and gutterals to shape it and utter it.
God Opens his Mouth in righteousness, and in Wisdom. some have good breath, but not good brains and gutterals to shape it and utter it.
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Children come to the birth & cannot be delivered, or else delivered too soon, untimely births are not taking to looke upon none lodge such in their bosomes.
Children come to the birth & cannot be Delivered, or Else Delivered too soon, untimely births Are not taking to look upon none lodge such in their bosoms.
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Indiscretion turnes the point and edge of things that otherwise are very penetrating. The words of the wise are like goades and nailes, they goe into the heart:
Indiscretion turns the point and edge of things that otherwise Are very penetrating. The words of the wise Are like goads and nails, they go into the heart:
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wisdome takes the utmost of all advantage, which is very forcible, she sits her down in the center of a businesse,
Wisdom Takes the utmost of all advantage, which is very forcible, she sits her down in the centre of a business,
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and takes into her bosome all the small lines that doe circumstance it, and so makes her motion in every thing effectuall, heart-reaching, and heart-working.
and Takes into her bosom all the small lines that do circumstance it, and so makes her motion in every thing effectual, heart-reaching, and heart-working.
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The heart is put for wisdome in the old Testament, and I thinke for this reason,
The heart is put for Wisdom in the old Testament, and I think for this reason,
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because wisdome is that which brings in all to the heart, words, workes, that which makes every thing like goads and nayles, piercing,
Because Wisdom is that which brings in all to the heart, words, works, that which makes every thing like goads and nails, piercing,
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or like honey dewes, so king, melting.
or like honey dews, so King, melting.
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Behold God is mighty, and despiseth not any, he is mighty in strength and wisdome, tis strength and heart, or strength of heart.
Behold God is mighty, and despises not any, he is mighty in strength and Wisdom, this strength and heart, or strength of heart.
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Wisdome is that which brings in things in strength to the heart, and so makes it strong upon the heart.
Wisdom is that which brings in things in strength to the heart, and so makes it strong upon the heart.
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Strength and wisdome are joynd together here, things that we say or doe are of strength,
Strength and Wisdom Are joined together Here, things that we say or doe Are of strength,
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as this conjunction is kept, which is never separated in order to God.
as this conjunction is kept, which is never separated in order to God.
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No word of God, no worke of God, but uttered and wrought in wisdome, which makes all his words like goads and nayles in entering.
No word of God, no work of God, but uttered and wrought in Wisdom, which makes all his words like goads and nails in entering.
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The words of God have the advantage of their end.
The words of God have the advantage of their end.
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They are spirit and life, that is, they are intended above all words, to be spiritually forcible, they are appointed to be the Sword of the Spirit, that by which one spirit should reach another;
They Are Spirit and life, that is, they Are intended above all words, to be spiritually forcible, they Are appointed to be the Sword of the Spirit, that by which one Spirit should reach Another;
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the Spirit of God, the Spirit of man & e contra. And take unto you the Helmet of salvation,
the Spirit of God, the Spirit of man & e contra. And take unto you the Helmet of salvation,
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and the Sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God.
and the Sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God.
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The Sword NONLATINALPHABET from NONLATINALPHABET, saith a critick, that which fetcheth blood with delight; that which joyes to goe into the veines,
The Sword from, Says a critic, that which Fetches blood with delight; that which Joys to go into the Veins,
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and into the heart, the seat of life.
and into the heart, the seat of life.
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Things move delightfully to their end, to that scope and center to which they are appointed.
Things move delightfully to their end, to that scope and centre to which they Are appointed.
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The center of the word is the soule of man, the words of God sinke downe into the eares.
The centre of the word is the soul of man, the words of God sink down into the ears.
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Let these words sinke downe into your eares, saith Christ, they are directed from one spirit to another;Let these words sink down into your ears, Says christ, they Are directed from one Spirit to Another;
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they may knocke without, but they will be restlesse, till they get in, into affection,
they may knock without, but they will be restless, till they get in, into affection,
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or else into conscience, into the marrow and joynts, which are the inmost things of man;
or Else into conscience, into the marrow and Joints, which Are the inmost things of man;
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an in-roome they will have, Spirit will to spirit;
an in-roome they will have, Spirit will to Spirit;
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the Spirit will use the Word, which is to be a Sword according to Divine appointment;
the Spirit will use the Word, which is to be a Sword according to Divine appointment;
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being put into his hand as a sharpe weapon, he will joyfully sheath it in the soule, in one part or other of it,
being put into his hand as a sharp weapon, he will joyfully sheath it in the soul, in one part or other of it,
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how painfull soever it be to man; hee will wound the spirit, pricke the heart, let it be never so deepe.
how painful soever it be to man; he will wound the Spirit, prick the heart, let it be never so deep.
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The words I speake, saith Christ, they are spirit and life, that is, they are so instituted, to be of spirituall interpretation,The words I speak, Says christ, they Are Spirit and life, that is, they Are so instituted, to be of spiritual Interpretation,
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and spirituall impression, to pricke the heart, yea, to runne it through.
and spiritual impression, to prick the heart, yea, to run it through.
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The weapon in the hand of the Spirit, is suted and fitted to its end, to its appointed worke;
The weapon in the hand of the Spirit, is suited and fitted to its end, to its appointed work;
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tis very sharpe, and very long, NONLATINALPHABET romphaea, so tis cald, Revel. 2.12. jaculum oblongum, a very long dart to make through worke, save or slay;
this very sharp, and very long, romphaea, so this called, Revel. 2.12. jaculum oblongum, a very long dart to make through work, save or slay;
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and therefore is this rod of Christs mouth cald a slaying weapon, Esay 11.4.
and Therefore is this rod of Christ Mouth called a slaying weapon, Isaiah 11.4.
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he knows and bosomes a Lazarus, a man regarded of none, so diseased as curable by none,
he knows and bosoms a Lazarus, a man regarded of none, so diseased as curable by none,
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COL. 1.28. Teaching every man. DIscipline is suted to the state of sinners; some are obstinate unruly, in thy filthinesse is [ lewdnesse ] Ezek. 24.13. to such belongs warning, that is, Blaming: Warne the unruly, saith the Apostle.
COL. 1.28. Teaching every man. DIscipline is suited to the state of Sinners; Some Are obstinate unruly, in thy filthiness is [ Lewdness ] Ezekiel 24.13. to such belongs warning, that is, Blaming: Warn the unruly, Says the Apostle.
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Obstinacy is not a first, but a last growth of sinne, it notes a sinner of so long standing;
Obstinacy is not a First, but a last growth of sin, it notes a sinner of so long standing;
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a senior in sin, one almost ripe for wrath.
a senior in since, one almost ripe for wrath.
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The Word must be sharpe and keene when hearts are hard, to make their owne way,
The Word must be sharp and keen when hearts Are hard, to make their own Way,
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because the heart will not yeeld and give way. Reprehension is not to goe alone without instruction;
Because the heart will not yield and give Way. Reprehension is not to go alone without instruction;
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whom we warne we are to teach. Men are obstinate, because ignorant; as reprehension is proper to men as unruly;
whom we warn we Are to teach. Men Are obstinate, Because ignorant; as reprehension is proper to men as unruly;
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so is instruction proper to them as ignorant: the one doth but lop sinne, the other doth grub it up by the rootes.
so is instruction proper to them as ignorant: the one does but lop sin, the other does grub it up by the roots.
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Christ aimes in the Discipline he uses, at the rooting up of sinne: he hath a double property in his breath, he doth blast, and then blesse;
christ aims in the Discipline he uses, At the rooting up of sin: he hath a double property in his breath, he does blast, and then bless;
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blast by reprehension, and then blesse by instruction, by breathing in right principles. The nature of a Christians cleansing I am to stand upon.
blast by reprehension, and then bless by instruction, by breathing in right principles. The nature of a Christians cleansing I am to stand upon.
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Gospell - purification is full: Christ doth NONLATINALPHABET, expurgare, purge out filth; filth is not detected and then cloakt and hid againe, dust is not swept together,
Gospel - purification is full: christ does, expurgare, purge out filth; filth is not detected and then cloaked and hid again, dust is not swept together,
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and then laid behinde the doore, but throwne out.
and then laid behind the door, but thrown out.
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The eternall God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting armes, and [ he shall thrust out the enemy from before thee, and shall say destroy. The Eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath Are the everlasting arms, and [ he shall thrust out the enemy from before thee, and shall say destroy.
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Their enemies in Canaan shadowed the enemies in our heart, which Christ did not onely detect,
Their enemies in Canaan shadowed the enemies in our heart, which christ did not only detect,
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but thrust out; he saies to his Spirit and to ours, thrust out sin, purge out therefore the old Leaven, kill and carry out the dead, and 'tis so; Christs words are actions;
but thrust out; he Says to his Spirit and to ours, thrust out since, purge out Therefore the old Leaven, kill and carry out the dead, and it's so; Christ words Are actions;
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what he bids, what he commands his Spirit and our spirits to do, they doe;
what he bids, what he commands his Spirit and our spirits to do, they do;
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opposition is strong between Christ and Satan, and yet the spirit of Justice guides him in all that he doth to the most unjust and cursed things in the world:
opposition is strong between christ and Satan, and yet the Spirit of justice guides him in all that he does to the most unjust and cursed things in the world:
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Christ doth no other to Satan and sinne, than they would doe to him;
christ does not other to Satan and sin, than they would do to him;
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they have killed Christ, and thrust him out of the world, out of the great world,
they have killed christ, and thrust him out of the world, out of the great world,
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and they would doe so also to him in order to the little world. they would kill him and thrust him out of the heart.
and they would do so also to him in order to the little world. they would kill him and thrust him out of the heart.
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This, and no lesse, is in the nature of sinne, and without possibility of any thing else;
This, and no less, is in the nature of sin, and without possibility of any thing Else;
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and therefore compared to Thornes, and in a type named children of Belial, seeking to de-throne David: yea to take away the life of David, (i.) Christ,
and Therefore compared to Thorns, and in a type nam children of Belial, seeking to dethrone David: yea to take away the life of David, (i.) christ,
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and therefore are but justly served so themselves.
and Therefore Are but justly served so themselves.
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But the sons of Belial shall all of them as thornes be thrust away, because they cannot be taken away with hands, 2 Sam. 23.6. Belial signifies perversenesse, sine jugo, non ascendens, things that are without yoak, or things that will not ascend, such things Christ do's make to descend.
But the Sons of Belial shall all of them as thorns be thrust away, Because they cannot be taken away with hands, 2 Sam. 23.6. Belial signifies perverseness, sine Jugo, non ascendens, things that Are without yoke, or things that will not ascend, such things christ do's make to descend.
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Christ doth NONLATINALPHABET, repurgare, he doth purge out, and then repeat this act for perfection sake. 'Tis in grace as tis in nature:
christ does, repurgare, he does purge out, and then repeat this act for perfection sake. It's in grace as this in nature:
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there is in nature an expulsive power, and this can repeat it selfe till all that offend be throwne out,
there is in nature an expulsive power, and this can repeat it self till all that offend be thrown out,
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and nature fully quiet and at rest.
and nature Fully quiet and At rest.
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Grace can doe thus, it hath an expulsive power to throw out sinne, and it can repeat this act, till all be throwne out,
Grace can do thus, it hath an expulsive power to throw out sin, and it can repeat this act, till all be thrown out,
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and Christ quiet and at rest in the soule; therefore is Gospell cleansing called repurgation, Esay 1.25. I will turne my hand upon thee, and purely purge away thy filth.
and christ quiet and At rest in the soul; Therefore is Gospel cleansing called repurgation, Isaiah 1.25. I will turn my hand upon thee, and purely purge away thy filth.
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The word is repurgabo, I will purge and purge againe, till I have taken away all filth,
The word is repurgabo, I will purge and purge again, till I have taken away all filth,
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and made all pure, and therefore translated purely purging: I will warne and warne againe, warne and teach, line upon line, precept upon precept, till all bee out that Christ dislikes,
and made all pure, and Therefore translated purely purging: I will warn and warn again, warn and teach, line upon line, precept upon precept, till all be out that christ dislikes,
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and all in that Christ loves, till darknesse be quite dispelled, and the sonne of righteousnesse risen.
and all in that christ loves, till darkness be quite dispelled, and the son of righteousness risen.
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Righteousnesse for the nature of it, is as the Sun, pure, and making the minde and the soule so;
Righteousness for the nature of it, is as the Sun, pure, and making the mind and the soul so;
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and therefore doth the Apostle Peter use this phrase, to stirre up your pure mindes, NONLATINALPHABET, 2 Pet. 3.1. mindes as pure as the Sunne, so the word signifies, which is by much purging:
and Therefore does the Apostle Peter use this phrase, to stir up your pure minds,, 2 Pet. 3.1. minds as pure as the Sun, so the word signifies, which is by much purging:
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the widdowes childe that was brought to life neses seven times: and Naaman the Leper, he washt him seven times, and their legall sprinklings were seven times, all pointing at this, that grace in its course, doth double it selfe;
the widow's child that was brought to life neses seven times: and Naaman the Leper, he washed him seven times, and their Legal sprinklings were seven times, all pointing At this, that grace in its course, does double it self;
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warne and teach, make cleane and perfect work. Christ doth purifie to and for himselfe, this necessitates full purification;
warn and teach, make clean and perfect work. christ does purify to and for himself, this necessitates full purification;
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when he takes any soule to refine, the patterne to which he workes is himselfe. Warning will not doe it, to make us like such a patterne;
when he Takes any soul to refine, the pattern to which he works is himself. Warning will not do it, to make us like such a pattern;
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there must bee warning and teaching; a throwing out of filth, and a bringing in of grace;
there must be warning and teaching; a throwing out of filth, and a bringing in of grace;
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single action will not make the soule like Christ. The force of reprehension drives onely at negative grace;
single actium will not make the soul like christ. The force of reprehension drives only At negative grace;
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warning catries the strength of prohibition, forbids some evill; when this is laid downe, I am not like Christ;
warning catries the strength of prohibition, forbids Some evil; when this is laid down, I am not like christ;
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hee was not onely negatively good, but positively; he had no guile in his mouth to be warned of; but this was not all;
he was not only negatively good, but positively; he had no guile in his Mouth to be warned of; but this was not all;
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to say that his lips were not foule, or were not sore, will not expresse their glory;
to say that his lips were not foul, or were not soar, will not express their glory;
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they were as a thred of Scarlet, as the expression in the Canticles is, they had a positive glory and beauty, Grace was powred into his lips, Psal. 45.2.
they were as a thread of Scarlet, as the expression in the Canticles is, they had a positive glory and beauty, Grace was poured into his lips, Psalm 45.2.
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And therefore not only warning but teaching also is necessary, to sute our state to his, to make us like him:
And Therefore not only warning but teaching also is necessary, to suit our state to his, to make us like him:
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some acts to cast out, and others to bring in; we are cloathed with [ change of raiment;
Some acts to cast out, and Others to bring in; we Are clothed with [ change of raiment;
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'tis a brave expression, Zach. 3.4. Iniquity is made to passe away, and then something is brought in the stead of it:
it's a brave expression, Zach 3.4. Iniquity is made to pass away, and then something is brought in the stead of it:
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and unto him he said, behold, I have caused thine iniquity to passe from thee, and I will cloath thee with [ change of raiment. and unto him he said, behold, I have caused thine iniquity to pass from thee, and I will cloth thee with [ change of raiment.
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Warning and Teaching are change of raiment, they speak the complement of a Christian, full purity, sinne removed and grace in the place of it,
Warning and Teaching Are change of raiment, they speak the compliment of a Christian, full purity, sin removed and grace in the place of it,
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and this necessary, because wee are shapt to such a patterne, to wit, Christ; Wee are renewed in knowledge, after the image of him that created us. Col. 3.10. The mould according to which things are made spiritually new, is the exactest of all.
and this necessary, Because we Are shaped to such a pattern, to wit, christ; we Are renewed in knowledge, After the image of him that created us. Col. 3.10. The mould according to which things Are made spiritually new, is the Exactest of all.
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Christs owne image was the patterne in the first creation, and this is the patterne in the second creation;
Christ own image was the pattern in the First creation, and this is the pattern in the second creation;
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if 'twere any patterne else, our purity might abate of fulnesse, and yet answer the authors intention.
if 'twere any pattern Else, our purity might abate of fullness, and yet answer the Authors intention.
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Christ doth purifie to and for himself; but this later I will not touch. Saints are sad sinne is so lively; deformity seen is humbling; and this is good:
christ does purify to and for himself; but this later I will not touch. Saints Are sad sin is so lively; deformity seen is humbling; and this is good:
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'tis also dejecting in some soules, and this is bad. I am so filthy I shall never be made cleane;
it's also dejecting in Some Souls, and this is bad. I am so filthy I shall never be made clean;
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so black, so ugly, that God will not know me; God knows who are his, when they themselves do not.
so black, so ugly, that God will not know me; God knows who Are his, when they themselves do not.
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Corruption in us destroyes not knowledge nor love in God;
Corruption in us Destroys not knowledge nor love in God;
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& yet hath both from Christ, favour & cure. Christ can love where none else can;
& yet hath both from christ, favour & cure. christ can love where none Else can;
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heal, where none else can nor will.
heal, where none Else can nor will.
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Power nor wil are not disproportionable in Christ, though ought so in us, in order to many particulars;
Power nor will Are not disproportionable in christ, though ought so in us, in order to many particulars;
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let one lead, t'other followes alwayes. Hath grace begun with thee? 'twill finish;
let one led, tother follows always. Hath grace begun with thee? it'll finish;
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the love of God in order to such an end, hath the power of God wrapt up in it to accomplish it;
the love of God in order to such an end, hath the power of God wrapped up in it to accomplish it;
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the word of grace, or the word making grace, is the power of God, till grace be perfected, 'tis the power of God to salvation;
the word of grace, or the word making grace, is the power of God, till grace be perfected, it's the power of God to salvation;
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as the least seed by divine concurrence hath a vertue in it that will carry it on to maturity.
as the least seed by divine concurrence hath a virtue in it that will carry it on to maturity.
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Mourning hearts, think of the nature of Gospel-purification;
Mourning hearts, think of the nature of Gospel-purification;
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'tis full, but know how 'tis carried on to this fulnesse, by multiplication of acts, warning and teaching, and this multiplication continued;
it's full, but know how it's carried on to this fullness, by multiplication of acts, warning and teaching, and this multiplication continued;
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warning and teaching, Participles of the present tense, which note continued acts:warning and teaching, Participles of the present tense, which note continued acts:
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there is purgatio, and repurgatio, a course of Physick, purging and purging againe, things are not refined presently;
there is purgatio, and repurgatio, a course of Physic, purging and purging again, things Are not refined presently;
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fire must rise to such a strength, and then continue such a length, and this exactnesse of order, to prevent miscarriage, that the precious metall desired may be fully attained,
fire must rise to such a strength, and then continue such a length, and this exactness of order, to prevent miscarriage, that the precious metal desired may be Fully attained,
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and not done to burn and consume it. Is thy soule long a cleansing? call it mercy, not misery;
and not done to burn and consume it. Is thy soul long a cleansing? call it mercy, not misery;
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God tenders thy frailty, and the preciousnesse of the mettle, he is drawing out of the Ore;
God tenders thy frailty, and the preciousness of the mettle, he is drawing out of the Over;
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he would lose neither thy person, nor his work; the refining fire is as hot as thou canst beare it;
he would loose neither thy person, nor his work; the refining fire is as hight as thou Canst bear it;
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thy purges are as strong, and as oft repeated as thy strength will endure, unlesse he should purge away life and all.
thy purges Are as strong, and as oft repeated as thy strength will endure, unless he should purge away life and all.
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This you may be assured, that how filthy soever you are, your purification shall be full, the unction shall bee as the conveighance through which its made, your spirits shall be as the Word of God that cleanseth it;
This you may be assured, that how filthy soever you Are, your purification shall be full, the unction shall be as the Conveyance through which its made, your spirits shall be as the Word of God that Cleanseth it;
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and what purer thing than the Word of God? You shall be cleane through the Word, and cleane as the Word, pure as he is pure;
and what Purer thing than the Word of God? You shall be clean through the Word, and clean as the Word, pure as he is pure;
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this is bravely set out in a Metaphor of gold by the Prophet Zachary, the Pipe gold,
this is bravely Set out in a Metaphor of gold by the Prophet Zachary, the Pipe gold,
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and the Oile conveighed in it gold too.
and the Oil conveyed in it gold too.
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What be these two Olive branches, which through the two golden Pipes, empty the golden oyle out of themselves? Zach. 4.12. Golden Pipes, and these have golden oyle out of themselves: What be these two Olive branches, which through the two golden Pipes, empty the golden oil out of themselves? Zach 4.12. Golden Pipes, and these have golden oil out of themselves:
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that which Christ doth give out of himselfe, out of his Word, and out of his Spirit, 'tis as himselfe,
that which christ does give out of himself, out of his Word, and out of his Spirit, it's as himself,
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as pure, and as glorious in the nature of it, and at last in the degree of it, according to externall view,
as pure, and as glorious in the nature of it, and At last in the degree of it, according to external view,
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so as that the one is called by all that look upon it gold, pure and glorious, so shall the other.
so as that the one is called by all that look upon it gold, pure and glorious, so shall the other.
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This you may be further assured, that this shall be done freely; the utmost benefit, & not the least cost;
This you may be further assured, that this shall be done freely; the utmost benefit, & not the least cost;
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look to the wounded man saith Christ, let all his wounds have Wine and Oyle, warning and •eaching, cleansing and healing, and I will pay all Josiah's filthy garments are taken away from him by another, he is not at cost, no nor at paines to doe it himselfe;
look to the wounded man Says christ, let all his wounds have Wine and Oil, warning and •eaching, cleansing and healing, and I will pay all Josiah's filthy garments Are taken away from him by Another, he is not At cost, no nor At pains to do it himself;
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he gives nothing nor doth nothing. Our doing in our cleansing is defiling:
he gives nothing nor does nothing. Our doing in our cleansing is defiling:
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if there do any thing appear in us tending to put away our filth, 'tis not of us, 'tis not we,
if there do any thing appear in us tending to put away our filth, it's not of us, it's not we,
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but Christ in us that doth it; he is all in all, as well as all for all.
but christ in us that does it; he is all in all, as well as all for all.
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He bids this and that be done, and 'tis so, his words wash us.
He bids this and that be done, and it's so, his words wash us.
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Take away the filthy garments from him, set a faire Mitre on his head, Zach. 3. Christ lays out all,Take away the filthy garments from him, Set a fair Mitre on his head, Zach 3. christ lays out all,
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and demands nothing, which is admirable. Behold; I have refined thee, but not for silver, Esay 48.10. I chose thee in the furnace of affliction, &c. If one referre this Text to Egypt or to Babylon, 'tis of much life.
and demands nothing, which is admirable. Behold; I have refined thee, but not for silver, Isaiah 48.10. I chosen thee in the furnace of affliction, etc. If one refer this Text to Egypt or to Babylon, it's of much life.
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When I did good to you in Egypt and owned you, it could not be for gaine and wealth,
When I did good to you in Egypt and owned you, it could not be for gain and wealth,
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for yee had none, 'twas a furnace of affliction, a state of oppression and bondage;
for ye had none, 'twas a furnace of affliction, a state of oppression and bondage;
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for my owne sake I saved you there, and so I will in Babylon; and so he doth every sinner:
for my own sake I saved you there, and so I will in Babylon; and so he does every sinner:
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that Christ doth good to any sinner, purifie, cleanse, and cloath him, cannot be for any thing in him;
that christ does good to any sinner, purify, cleanse, and cloth him, cannot be for any thing in him;
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because he chuseth us, as the Text saith, in a Furnace of affliction, in a stript condition, in a state of captivity.
Because he chooseth us, as the Text Says, in a Furnace of affliction, in a stripped condition, in a state of captivity.
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Captives have not store of treasure to ransome themselves: this well deserves a note of admiration in the front, Behold I have refined thee,
Captives have not store of treasure to ransom themselves: this well deserves a note of admiration in the front, Behold I have refined thee,
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but not for silver, I have chosen thee in the furnace of affliction. but not for silver, I have chosen thee in the furnace of affliction.
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Finally, this may be assured thee, that Christ will compleat thy purification speedily, take speed as the Gospell doth.
Finally, this may be assured thee, that christ will complete thy purification speedily, take speed as the Gospel does.
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The heart is deep, nothing in the world like it;
The heart is deep, nothing in the world like it;
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things of depth are not emptied nor filled presently, as men call presently, but allow Christ the liberty of his own Idiome and dialect in speaking,
things of depth Are not emptied nor filled presently, as men call presently, but allow christ the liberty of his own Idiom and dialect in speaking,
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and so he is not slack, nor long a consummating the acts of mercy, no he is not long in consummating the acts of Justice,
and so he is not slack, nor long a consummating the acts of mercy, no he is not long in consummating the acts of justice,
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though he be longer ere he accomplish this then that a great deale.
though he be longer ere he accomplish this then that a great deal.
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The Lord is not slack as men call slacknesse, saith Peter; and yet hee speaks there about wrath, consuming wrath;
The Lord is not slack as men call slackness, Says Peter; and yet he speaks there about wrath, consuming wrath;
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and yet he goes a great deale slower about this, being as I may say unnaturall to him,
and yet he Goes a great deal slower about this, being as I may say unnatural to him,
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then about kindnes and mercy, being things in which he delights. If God be not slack as men count slacknesse, in consumamting justice upon wicked men,
then about kindness and mercy, being things in which he delights. If God be not slack as men count slackness, in consumamting Justice upon wicked men,
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surely he is not slack, as you poor sinners count slacknesse, in consummating grace and mercy:
surely he is not slack, as you poor Sinners count slackness, in consummating grace and mercy:
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impatient Creatures think a little time a great while; unbeleeving Saints do this, as well as unbeleeving sinners.
impatient Creatures think a little time a great while; unbelieving Saints do this, as well as unbelieving Sinners.
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Doe but allow God so much time in order to all thine enemies internall, as Jerome of Prague did, in order to all his enemies externall,
Doe but allow God so much time in order to all thine enemies internal, as Jerome of Prague did, in order to all his enemies external,
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and I will assure thee in such a compasse of time thou shalt triumph over them all, & cito vos omnes, vt respondeatis mihi post centum annos, &c. thy strongest enemy cannot live above an hundred yeares:
and I will assure thee in such a compass of time thou shalt triumph over them all, & Quick vos omnes, vt respondeatis mihi post centum annos, etc. thy Strongest enemy cannot live above an hundred Years:
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once in a hundred yeare, men, devils, sins, vos omnes, as he speaks, they shall all answer to you,
once in a hundred year, men, Devils, Sins, vos omnes, as he speaks, they shall all answer to you,
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for all the in•ury they have done to you, you shall judge and burne them which have burnt you so long.
for all the in•ury they have done to you, you shall judge and burn them which have burned you so long.
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he shewed Christ all the Kingdomes in the World in a moment, saith the Text, Luk. 4.5. intimating how his children grow very big in a moment;
he showed christ all the Kingdoms in the World in a moment, Says the Text, Luk. 4.5. intimating how his children grow very big in a moment;
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speedy action and through action is now expected, upon paine of speedy and through detection and rejection.
speedy actium and through actium is now expected, upon pain of speedy and through detection and rejection.
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pride, covetousnesse, malice, blasphemy, all sorts of sinnes that lay hid a great while, now shew themselves in their colours;
pride, covetousness, malice, blasphemy, all sorts of Sins that lay hid a great while, now show themselves in their colours;
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yet tis well that Christ so workes, that basenesse cannot hide it selfe: Drunken soules, and drunken bodies;
yet this well that christ so works, that baseness cannot hide it self: Drunken Souls, and drunken bodies;
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but ript up and carried forth from the sincere, like Judas, and Ananias and Saphira; our misery is mercy in this: sinkes are loathsome;
but ripped up and carried forth from the sincere, like Judas, and Ananias and Sapphira; our misery is mercy in this: sinks Are loathsome;
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facility to Christ is now doubly needfull, soule hardning blowes are strucke apace, the Ax is to the root, hypocrites are not so borne with now as formerly,
facility to christ is now doubly needful, soul hardening blows Are struck apace, the Ax is to the root, Hypocrites Are not so born with now as formerly,
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you shall answer for all advantages, which are the waightiest things in the world;
you shall answer for all advantages, which Are the Weightiest things in the world;
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as long as Christ and your soules are. Opportunity is more then eternity: 'tas not so much time in it, but 'tas more advantage;
as long as christ and your Souls Are. Opportunity is more then eternity: 'tas not so much time in it, but 'tas more advantage;
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the Sword of Justice is at all our breasts, all that you have heard will be repeated, all that you have rejected will be chronicled with the bloud of your soules, to beare witnesse against you,
the Sword of justice is At all our breasts, all that you have herd will be repeated, all that you have rejected will be chronicled with the blood of your Souls, to bear witness against you,
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Sinners, can you consider your selves? can you consider this time? you of this place? your advantages are great, do you know them? it will not be long ere our glasse be out, ere we meete before Christ;
Sinners, can you Consider your selves? can you Consider this time? you of this place? your advantages Are great, do you know them? it will not be long ere our glass be out, ere we meet before christ;
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for nothing cordially but our lust.
for nothing cordially but our lust.
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surely Justice hath espyed us all carnall, for Paul, Apollo, for Cephas, for this thing for that,
surely justice hath espied us all carnal, for Paul, Apollo, for Cephas, for this thing for that,
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your sinne makes many miserable, but your selves most, though yet you feele it not:
your sin makes many miserable, but your selves most, though yet you feel it not:
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you have no minde to that food which thousands as precious with the Lord Jesus as you, would blesse God highly for:
you have no mind to that food which thousands as precious with the Lord jesus as you, would bless God highly for:
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your spirituall crummes would be feasts abroad;
your spiritual crumbs would be feasts abroad;
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and so little of Christ within you, who are quickly any thing but understandingly and sincerely nothing? a Harlot is quickly gained, there needs not much wooing about her; light soules make heavy judgements:
and so little of christ within you, who Are quickly any thing but understandingly and sincerely nothing? a Harlot is quickly gained, there needs not much wooing about her; Light Souls make heavy Judgments:
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Oh what will become of you wanton Londoners, which have so much of Christ before you,
O what will become of you wanton Londoners, which have so much of christ before you,
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if this were but received, the soules of some of you which heare me this day, would bleed within you;
if this were but received, the Souls of Some of you which hear me this day, would bleed within you;
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nothing scand with more exactnesse then this, how much of Christ is in this man and his course:
nothing scanned with more exactness then this, how much of christ is in this man and his course:
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actions are impartially lookt upon above, though not below, they are weighed in a ballance as Job speakes;
actions Are impartially looked upon above, though not below, they Are weighed in a balance as Job speaks;
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persons are not respected with God;
Persons Are not respected with God;
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who and how doth the soule love, such is the lovelinesse of it. The heart of the wicked is nothing worth saith Solomon, Prov. 10.20. Aversnesse to Christ is any mans wickednesse, if the action be the action of the greatest person in the World, 'tis his wickednesse;
who and how does the soul love, such is the loveliness of it. The heart of the wicked is nothing worth Says Solomon, Curae 10.20. Averseness to christ is any men wickedness, if the actium be the actium of the greatest person in the World, it's his wickedness;
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The soule is of great price; Christ makes this estimate from being, we are to make it from property:
The soul is of great price; christ makes this estimate from being, we Are to make it from property:
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facility to sinne, speakes the wards of conscience broken, the lock of the Cabinet spoyled, all the Jewells of the soule lying common gifts and abilities the servants of sin at pleasure, the heart past feeling, a beaten highway to hell.
facility to sin, speaks the wards of conscience broken, the lock of the Cabinet spoiled, all the Jewels of the soul lying Common Gifts and abilities the Servants of since At pleasure, the heart past feeling, a beaten highway to hell.
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and is more facily drawing then the mans owne wife, although far more beautifull:
and is more facily drawing then the men own wife, although Far more beautiful:
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Sinne is ugly at first like an Harlot, but by society and frequenting, besots, and infatuates,
Sin is ugly At First like an Harlot, but by society and frequenting, besots, and infatuates,
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The rejection of Christ is simul tempore, together in time, with the election of sinne.
The rejection of christ is simul tempore, together in time, with the election of sin.
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if the worst carry it by suffrage, Christ is cast and given up to be crucifyed, which is very bloudy action.
if the worst carry it by suffrage, christ is cast and given up to be Crucified, which is very bloody actium.
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in choyce there is debate, two objects are in view at once, and in competition with affection:
in choice there is debate, two objects Are in view At once, and in competition with affection:
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will is in the fact, and such crimes cut off without remedy, for Christ is deliberately refused:
will is in the fact, and such crimes Cut off without remedy, for christ is deliberately refused:
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there are variety of temptations, the soule may pick and chuse, but what he chuseth is destructive;
there Are variety of temptations, the soul may pick and choose, but what he chooseth is destructive;
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if that be sinne, you are dead men:
if that be sin, you Are dead men:
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consider well to what are you facile, to sin or to Christ? what you are most inclinable to has your heart:
Consider well to what Are you facile, to since or to christ? what you Are most inclinable to has your heart:
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Sinners, we are upon things of great weight:
Sinners, we Are upon things of great weight:
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tis in a gawdy chariot of Satans that takes, and he may run with it any whither with one horse with ease.
this in a Gaudy chariot of Satan that Takes, and he may run with it any whither with one horse with ease.
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what should poyse, to wit, judgement, is destroy'd by will and impure affections:
what should poise, to wit, judgement, is destroyed by will and impure affections:
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for hee is, whilest deluded, upon Satans wings; the soule in temptation is lighter then vanity;
for he is, whilst deluded, upon Satan wings; the soul in temptation is lighter then vanity;
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Satan loves a quick change, his commodities are deceitfull, and off best least considered, and therefore you have him shewing Christ all the Kingdomes of the world in a moment, saith the Text Luke 4.5. as Satan loves quicke action, so doth the deluded soule:
Satan loves a quick change, his commodities Are deceitful, and off best lest considered, and Therefore you have him showing christ all the Kingdoms of the world in a moment, Says the Text Lycia 4.5. as Satan loves quick actium, so does the deluded soul:
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a man will sell his soule for a lie, and yet make the bargaine quickly.
a man will fell his soul for a lie, and yet make the bargain quickly.
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Engines are needlesse, paines needlesse, there is a current hellward. The soule is of great price, but not esteem'd so by it selfe;
Engines Are needless, pains needless, there is a current hellward. The soul is of great price, but not esteemed so by it self;
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Nature is a greater advantage then education, in any thing: Christ carries it by principles, Satan by constitution.
Nature is a greater advantage then education, in any thing: christ carries it by principles, Satan by constitution.
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Man is easily brought to draw weapons of wickednesse, and stab the body, yea, stab the soule of an other, to wash his hands in the heart blood of another, and sport himselfe therein.
Man is Easily brought to draw weapons of wickedness, and stab the body, yea, stab the soul of an other, to wash his hands in the heart blood of Another, and sport himself therein.
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the soule is facile to any thing that is naught: blood, is a terme that specificates, points out the foulest, the horridst child of hell.
the soul is facile to any thing that is nought: blood, is a term that specificates, points out the Foulest, the horridest child of hell.
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the wise man speakes to this likewise, that their feet run to evill ] and make hast to shed bloud, Prov. 1.16. evill is terminus inde terminatus, its applicable to to any sinne;
the wise man speaks to this likewise, that their feet run to evil ] and make haste to shed blood, Curae 1.16. evil is terminus inde terminatus, its applicable to to any sin;
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COLOS. 1.28. Jn all Wisdome.
COLOS. 1.28. John all Wisdom.
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VVHat these expressions as conjoyned with the foregoing import, and then the termes of it in themselves, may both worthily fall under consideration;
What these expressions as conjoined with the foregoing import, and then the terms of it in themselves, may both worthily fallen under consideration;
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that which they import as conjoyn'd with the former, is, that the heart of man is very hardly throughly wrought upon;
that which they import as conjoined with the former, is, that the heart of man is very hardly thoroughly wrought upon;
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all variety of action, warning teaching; all duration of action, warning, teaching, termes Participly exprest, to note the continuation of those acts;
all variety of actium, warning teaching; all duration of actium, warning, teaching, terms Participly expressed, to note the continuation of those acts;
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all art, skill, and exactnesse of action;
all art, skill, and exactness of actium;
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wisedome, all wisdome; all these used to reach the heart throughly, and to bring a sinner home to Christ.Wisdom, all Wisdom; all these used to reach the heart thoroughly, and to bring a sinner home to christ.
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The soule of man is with much difficulty, throughly brought home to Christ. The soul of man is with much difficulty, thoroughly brought home to christ.
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There be many devises in the heart of man as Solomon speakes, which make this that I say;
There be many devises in the heart of man as Solomon speaks, which make this that I say;
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I will note some of them.
I will note Some of them.
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Every thing hath its defence, the heart hath many and all usefull by which it beares off the power of Divine things from seasing and taking hold of it;
Every thing hath its defence, the heart hath many and all useful by which it bears off the power of Divine things from seizing and taking hold of it;
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the heart will carpe and catch at the Ministery of the Word, this is one device by which the power of truth is destroyed;
the heart will carp and catch At the Ministry of the Word, this is one device by which the power of truth is destroyed;
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the dish that holds the meat is not turn'd well, and therefore the meate in it overturnd:
the dish that holds the meat is not turned well, and Therefore the meat in it overturnd:
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the braine crackt, the minde triffles out it selfe;
the brain cracked, the mind trifles out it self;
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'tas no power to pitch and fix upon things of weight, this habit lost, toyes and trifles only sute and take up the heart;
'tas no power to pitch and fix upon things of weight, this habit lost, toys and trifles only suit and take up the heart;
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divine ordinance toyed with, their heart is pluckt out, that which hath no heart, cannot go to the heart:
divine Ordinance toyed with, their heart is plucked out, that which hath no heart, cannot go to the heart:
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if a sinner by any art, and craft, can pull out the heart of an Ordinance, he will abide (there is no doubt) unstir'd in his sinne.
if a sinner by any art, and craft, can pull out the heart of an Ordinance, he will abide (there is no doubt) unstirred in his sin.
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There is a spirituall frensy, and madnesse is not easily cure'd;
There is a spiritual Frenzy, and madness is not Easily cureed;
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the old man sits at Table and playes with his fingers, hee can scarce see what meat is before him,
the old man sits At Table and plays with his fingers, he can scarce see what meat is before him,
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and yet every dish is out of order; one speakes too quick, another too slow, one too plaine, an nother too darke:
and yet every dish is out of order; one speaks too quick, Another too slow, one too plain, an neither too dark:
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the stomack is poysoned, a worme is under the tongue, the eare itches, therefore every thing preached is beside the Text;
the stomach is poisoned, a worm is under the tongue, the ear itches, Therefore every thing preached is beside the Text;
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no word NONLATINALPHABET bene significans the soule doth haerere in cortice choke it selfe with a shell: teares Sermons into particular sentences; sentences, into words; words, into sylables; sylables into Letters;
no word bene significans the soul does haerere in cortice choke it self with a shell: tears Sermons into particular sentences; sentences, into words; words, into sylables; sylables into Letters;
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strips expression starke naked from matter, and then hunts a shadow to hell; this expression is used, Mark. 12.13. they sent to Christ certaine of the Pharisees and Herodians to catch him in his words NONLATINALPHABET, to hunt him his words so the word signifies;
strips expression stark naked from matter, and then hunt's a shadow to hell; this expression is used, Mark. 12.13. they sent to christ certain of the Pharisees and Herodians to catch him in his words, to hunt him his words so the word signifies;
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that soule that hunts Christ and his Ministers in their words, is hunted by the divill from the matter:
that soul that hunt's christ and his Ministers in their words, is hunted by the Devil from the matter:
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a criticall spirit hath as many dores to run away from Christ, and the power of truth,
a critical Spirit hath as many doors to run away from christ, and the power of truth,
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as there be words in the Greek Lexicon.
as there be words in the Greek Lexicon.
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This brings mee to speake of another device of the heart, the old man can evade; he can catch others very nimbly and get loose himselfe as nimbly.
This brings me to speak of Another device of the heart, the old man can evade; he can catch Others very nimbly and get lose himself as nimbly.
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The Serpent that dealt with Eve, could turne in and out, bend to and againe, wrigle every way at pleasure;
The Serpent that dealt with Eve, could turn in and out, bend to and again, wrigle every Way At pleasure;
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that Serpent is in our bosome:
that Serpent is in our bosom:
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it was an emblem of our heart which will turne twenty wayes, to evade the power of truth;
it was an emblem of our heart which will turn twenty ways, to evade the power of truth;
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that which hath such a property to bend every way, is not easily broken; things that will bend double, will wave double and treble force ere they will breake.
that which hath such a property to bend every Way, is not Easily broken; things that will bend double, will wave double and triple force ere they will break.
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The art of evasion that the heart hath to put by the sword of the spirit,
The art of evasion that the heart hath to put by the sword of the Spirit,
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and to save the life of sinne, is of great compasse and depth, and runs it selfe into many branches, which I cannot run after now:
and to save the life of sin, is of great compass and depth, and runs it self into many branches, which I cannot run After now:
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summarily see a little of this art shadowed by the carriage of Saul, 1 Sam. 19.16.
summarily see a little of this art shadowed by the carriage of Saul, 1 Sam. 19.16.
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Saul had heard that David was at his house, and sent him to kill him there,Saul had herd that David was At his house, and sent him to kill him there,
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and Michal let him downe at a window, and laid an image in the bed,
and Michal let him down At a window, and laid an image in the Bed,
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and told the messengers that came to search, that David was sick, and thus turned the messengers away:
and told the messengers that Come to search, that David was sick, and thus turned the messengers away:
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and then they were sent againe to fetch David in his bed, that Saul might kill him in his bed:
and then they were sent again to fetch David in his Bed, that Saul might kill him in his Bed:
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and by this time David was gone far enough, and nothing but the image could be seised on, which would endure wounds enough;
and by this time David was gone Far enough, and nothing but the image could be seized on, which would endure wounds enough;
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and then Saul said to Michal, why hast thou deceived mee so and sent away mine ememy? so when the life of sin is sought for by the word, sinners can lay an image in the bed, twenty excuses and pretences to conveigh the sinnes which they love out of sight,and then Saul said to Michal, why hast thou deceived me so and sent away mine ememy? so when the life of since is sought for by the word, Sinners can lay an image in the Bed, twenty excuses and pretences to convey the Sins which they love out of sighed,
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and so save the life of Christs enemy. How pleasing soever sinne be to affection, 'tis ugly to conscience, because condemnd by Christ;
and so save the life of Christ enemy. How pleasing soever sin be to affection, it's ugly to conscience, Because condemned by christ;
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man can baffle one and mock the other.
man can baffle one and mock the other.
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We reade of mockers of God, and they are such as baffle conscience with an image,
We read of mockers of God, and they Are such as baffle conscience with an image,
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so double and involve their motion before the pursuit of truth, likes a Hare before Hounds, deceiving and being deceived; deceiving (i) the force of truth is broken by wile;
so double and involve their motion before the pursuit of truth, likes a Hare before Hounds, deceiving and being deceived; deceiving (i) the force of truth is broken by wile;
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deceived, this the author to the Hebrewes explaines, the heart is hardened by this practice; least any be hardned by the deceitfulnesse of sinne; deceived, this the author to the Hebrews explains, the heart is hardened by this practice; lest any be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin;
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the heart hardned, is not easily wrought upon, 'tis the worst stone that any Artist can meddle with.
the heart hardened, is not Easily wrought upon, it's the worst stone that any Artist can meddle with.
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As the old man can delude, so hee can collude;
As the old man can delude, so he can collude;
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as one faculty can and oft doth betray another, so all faculties joyntly combine to plead an ill cause:
as one faculty can and oft does betray Another, so all faculties jointly combine to plead an ill cause:
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the old man can bribe every office in the soule, understanding, will, conscience too, as stout and as stiffe as this Officer seemes to be above the rest;
the old man can bribe every office in the soul, understanding, will, conscience too, as stout and as stiff as this Officer seems to be above the rest;
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conscience indeed is the longest stander out for God, yet at last may be and often is silenced,
conscience indeed is the longest stander out for God, yet At last may be and often is silenced,
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yea, seared, and then its not onely passive in sinne, but joyntly active with other depraved and corrupted faculties.
yea, seared, and then its not only passive in sin, but jointly active with other depraved and corrupted faculties.
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Conscience seard, the man is become a devill; to convert a devill is difficult indeed. Conscience seared, darkenesse now is great, and the sinner desperate;
Conscience seared, the man is become a Devil; to convert a Devil is difficult indeed. Conscience seared, darkness now is great, and the sinner desperate;
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the light that was in the man, is beeome darknesse (i) put out;
the Light that was in the man, is beeome darkness (i) put out;
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the truth that was taken into judgement, into affection, and according to some degree approved, is now disapproved;
the truth that was taken into judgement, into affection, and according to Some degree approved, is now disapproved;
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what was approbated is now reprobated; generally so;
what was approbated is now reprobated; generally so;
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all powers transported into malice, and speaking joyntly like that rabble, crucify him, let the cleane spirit be not onely prisoned and tortured by violent action,
all Powers transported into malice, and speaking jointly like that rabble, crucify him, let the clean Spirit be not only prisoned and tortured by violent actium,
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but quite outed, and seven uncleane spirits come in the stead, that is, a perfection of evill.
but quite outed, and seven unclean spirits come in the stead, that is, a perfection of evil.
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Conscience once feard, the sinner is as I may say a perfect sinner.
Conscience once feared, the sinner is as I may say a perfect sinner.
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As there is a perfection in good, perfect as our Heavenly Father is perfect, and exhorted to in this life, which notes a degree of attainablenesse here:
As there is a perfection in good, perfect as our Heavenly Father is perfect, and exhorted to in this life, which notes a degree of attainableness Here:
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so there is a perfection in evill, a child of the divill perfect, as his hellish Father is perfect;
so there is a perfection in evil, a child of the Devil perfect, as his hellish Father is perfect;
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now wee know he is according to all powers against Christ and truth;
now we know he is according to all Powers against christ and truth;
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understanding, will, conscience, a Creature transported, transformed into malice, one without all remorse or reluctancy in pursuit of the greatest wickednesse.
understanding, will, conscience, a Creature transported, transformed into malice, one without all remorse or reluctancy in pursuit of the greatest wickedness.
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All faculties do lie one to another mutually NONLATINALPHABET recriprocally as that expression is, and so conscience confirming, and making restipulation to all.
All faculties do lie one to Another mutually recriprocally as that expression is, and so conscience confirming, and making restipulation to all.
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The soule is with much difficulty indeed brought home to Christ, tis a great deale of pitty;
The soul is with much difficulty indeed brought home to christ, this a great deal of pity;
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there is facillity enough in the soule otherwise, it will take in falshood presently, easily; in a moment is the soule a convert to sinne, to the fowlest sinne; Satans births are quick;
there is facility enough in the soul otherwise, it will take in falsehood presently, Easily; in a moment is the soul a convert to sin, to the Foulest sin; Satan births Are quick;
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There is a perfection of misery, as well as of felicity, and this forementioned is it,
There is a perfection of misery, as well as of felicity, and this forementioned is it,
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COLOS. 1.28. That we may present every man [ perfect in Christ Jesus.COLOS. 1.28. That we may present every man [ perfect in christ jesus.
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THis terme perfection is not found in some Greeke copies, but read onely thus, That we may present every man [ in Christ.
THis term perfection is not found in Some Greek copies, but read only thus, That we may present every man [ in christ.
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Tis a reading very honourable, compared with other copies, for it intimates that to be presented at the great day in Christ, is all. You may call such a soule what you will that is Noble, holy, unblameable, unreproveable in Gods sight;
This a reading very honourable, compared with other copies, for it intimates that to be presented At the great day in christ, is all. You may call such a soul what you will that is Noble, holy, unblameable, unreprovable in God's sighed;
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as this terme perfect is interpreted, at the 22 verse of this Chapter;
as this term perfect is interpreted, At the 22 verse of this Chapter;
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or, if there be any tearme amongst us more significative, you may use it and apply it, to him that is set downe before God in Christ;
or, if there be any term among us more significative, you may use it and apply it, to him that is Set down before God in christ;
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you may call him eximium adultum, a man come to full age, a man singular, chosen out from among thousands by royall favour, such a one in whom the eye of God can see nothing amisse, no defect, no excesse, no presence of sinne, no absence of grace;
you may call him eximium adultum, a man come to full age, a man singular, chosen out from among thousands by royal favour, such a one in whom the eye of God can see nothing amiss, no defect, no excess, no presence of sin, no absence of grace;
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a man come to his journeys end; all this the originall word will beare. As soone as one comes into Christ, then a mans journey as a Christian begins;
a man come to his journeys end; all this the original word will bear. As soon as one comes into christ, then a men journey as a Christian begins;
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the soule that is thus come into the Arke, when the Arke leaves floating and tossing the soule,
the soul that is thus come into the Ark, when the Ark leaves floating and tossing the soul,
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and lands it selfe and its fraught upon the mountaine, in that place above, where God, Angels,
and Lands it self and its fraught upon the mountain, in that place above, where God, Angels,
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and just men made perfect are, then tis come to its journeys end, then is man a perfect man.
and just men made perfect Are, then this come to its journeys end, then is man a perfect man.
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All our perfection is in Christ. Perfection is of things above or below; both are in Christ.All our perfection is in christ. Perfection is of things above or below; both Are in christ.
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There is a creation here, which gives all parts of a perfect creature, and therefore cald perfect;
There is a creation Here, which gives all parts of a perfect creature, and Therefore called perfect;
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new; all new. Old things are past away, and all things are become new, but this is not till the soule be in Christ.new; all new. Old things Are passed away, and all things Are become new, but this is not till the soul be in christ.
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He that is in Christ, is a new creature. He that is in christ, is a new creature.
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A man whilst in himselfe, whatever parts he hath, or advantage of externall tuition, he is an old creature, that is, adhering to,
A man while in himself, whatever parts he hath, or advantage of external tuition, he is an old creature, that is, adhering to,
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and led by that which God of old condemned in the Angels and in Adam, private will, selfe will and worth, which is the originall of all evill within and without.
and led by that which God of old condemned in the Angels and in Adam, private will, self will and worth, which is the original of all evil within and without.
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A man in Christ, that is, a man in the grace and strength of Christ, renounceth this, to wit himselfe, his owne will, which is the seat and spring of all carnall lusts,
A man in christ, that is, a man in the grace and strength of christ, Renounceth this, to wit himself, his own will, which is the seat and spring of all carnal Lustiest,
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and in no other strength whatsoever can he doe it;
and in no other strength whatsoever can he do it;
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My grace is sufficient. The old man is bed-ridden, never goes out of his chamber, never out of himselfe, what ever brave things you discerne him doe or say; nor can.My grace is sufficient. The old man is bedridden, never Goes out of his chamber, never out of himself, what ever brave things you discern him do or say; nor can.
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Perfection here is the through death of selfe, [ I ] am crucified. Crucifixion speakes many deaths;
Perfection Here is the through death of self, [ I ] am Crucified. Crucifixion speaks many death's;
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head, hands, feet, sides, brest, all wounded, nailed; it notes much paine, but through worke; all powers and parts of selfe, tortured, crying out eloy, much anguish and great earth-quakes;
head, hands, feet, sides, breast, all wounded, nailed; it notes much pain, but through work; all Powers and parts of self, tortured, crying out Eloy, much anguish and great earthquakes;
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but selfe at last, quite giving up the ghost, [ I ] am crucified, the heart blood of all, that may speake me, in any thing that is good, is out;
but self At last, quite giving up the ghost, [ I ] am Crucified, the heart blood of all, that may speak me, in any thing that is good, is out;
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and this through death of selfe is wrought with no other engine but Christ; that with which selfe is crucified, is with Christ, I am crucified [ with Christ.
and this through death of self is wrought with no other engine but christ; that with which self is Crucified, is with christ, I am Crucified [ with christ.
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] This is the stone that slaies Goliah, that sinkes into the braine of the Gyant.] This is the stone that slays Goliath, that sinks into the brain of the Giant.
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Our being in Christ is the death of sinne, and the life of grace; as Jonas being in the Whale was the death of his pride;
Our being in christ is the death of sin, and the life of grace; as Jonah being in the Whale was the death of his pride;
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this makes personall action truly pure, that is of such rise, and of such reach as fully suits the Gospell,
this makes personal actium truly pure, that is of such rise, and of such reach as Fully suits the Gospel,
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and without which none can be or act.
and without which none can be or act.
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The Apostle gives this bound to sanctity, if any be sanctified here, tis in Christ, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, 1 Cor. 1.2. Sanctification, and glorification is in Christ.
The Apostle gives this bound to sanctity, if any be sanctified Here, this in christ, to them that Are sanctified in christ jesus, 1 Cor. 1.2. Sanctification, and glorification is in christ.
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There is a fulnesse here, and a fulnesse hereafter; a perfection of quantity, and a perfection of quality:
There is a fullness Here, and a fullness hereafter; a perfection of quantity, and a perfection of quality:
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a perfection of quantity is that which Divines call a perfection of parts, as a child hath every finger and every toe, every limbe of a man,
a perfection of quantity is that which Divines call a perfection of parts, as a child hath every finger and every toe, every limb of a man,
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though these not growne to a mans maturity.
though these not grown to a men maturity.
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Then there is also perfection of quality, which Divines call a perfection of degrees, when all parts and gifts are throughly come to maturity;
Then there is also perfection of quality, which Divines call a perfection of Degrees, when all parts and Gifts Are thoroughly come to maturity;
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the eye so strong, and so cleare as able to behold all things that are in God to blesse the soule;
the eye so strong, and so clear as able to behold all things that Are in God to bless the soul;
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and so the eare hearing all things, the tongue tasting all things, the hand feeling all things, that are in and from that blessed being, to make the being of the soule like it:
and so the ear hearing all things, the tongue tasting all things, the hand feeling all things, that Are in and from that blessed being, to make the being of the soul like it:
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all this perfection is in Christ, and this by the pleasure of God. It pleased the Father that in him should [ all fulnesse ] dwell; grace, glory.
all this perfection is in christ, and this by the pleasure of God. It pleased the Father that in him should [ all fullness ] dwell; grace, glory.
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Whatsoever God gives forth here, whatsoever he gives forth above, Christ is the continent in which tis laid With thee is the fountaine of life,
Whatsoever God gives forth Here, whatsoever he gives forth above, christ is the continent in which this laid With thee is the fountain of life,
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and in thy light shall we see light, Psal. 36.9. There are streames and broad rivers which runne to soules here;and in thy Light shall we see Light, Psalm 36.9. There Are streams and broad Rivers which run to Souls Here;
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the fountaine of these is with him;
the fountain of these is with him;
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that is, the whole that God is to man in this world, or will be to man in the world to come, which is explained in that which followes, with thee is the fountaine of life, meaning Christ, in thy light we shall see light.
that is, the Whole that God is to man in this world, or will be to man in the world to come, which is explained in that which follows, with thee is the fountain of life, meaning christ, in thy Light we shall see Light.
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In Christ wee have all the blessednesse that God gives in this world, and in him we shall see, that is actually possesse, all that God gives above.
In christ we have all the blessedness that God gives in this world, and in him we shall see, that is actually possess, all that God gives above.
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Therefore tis that David saith, All my springs are in thee, those that runne above;
Therefore this that David Says, All my springs Are in thee, those that run above;
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and therefore also are the rivers of pleasure there said to be at Gods right hand, the place where Christ sits.
and Therefore also Are the Rivers of pleasure there said to be At God's right hand, the place where christ sits.
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In Christ wee stand and see God here in every thing;
In christ we stand and see God Here in every thing;
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in Christ we shall stand and see God above face to face, that which we cannot doe here and live, no nor there out of Christ;
in christ we shall stand and see God above face to face, that which we cannot do Here and live, no nor there out of christ;
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in his light we shall be able to master that great object, in his light we shall be able to see that great light, that dazles all the creation to behold,in his Light we shall be able to master that great Object, in his Light we shall be able to see that great Light, that dazzles all the creation to behold,
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and then hath the soule all that ever it is to have; all that ever it desires to have.
and then hath the soul all that ever it is to have; all that ever it Desires to have.
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With respect to this wide scope I am upon, and affirming concerning Christ, is Christ cald the heire of all things, Heb. 1.2. Earth, Heaven, grace, and glory.
With respect to this wide scope I am upon, and affirming Concerning christ, is christ called the heir of all things, Hebrew 1.2. Earth, Heaven, grace, and glory.
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The Apostle is yet more expressely particular in this thing, and saith, that we are glorified in him.
The Apostle is yet more expressly particular in this thing, and Says, that we Are glorified in him.
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That the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ might he glorified in you, and [ ye in him ] according to the grace of our God, 2 Thes. 1.12. In him we are heires, and in him we are actuall inheritors.That the Name of our Lord jesus christ might he glorified in you, and [ you in him ] according to the grace of our God, 2 Thebes 1.12. In him we Are Heirs, and in him we Are actual inheritors.
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Perfection is hotly pursued by all, to wit, a compleate state, though what it is and in whom, be mistaken almost by all.
Perfection is hotly pursued by all, to wit, a complete state, though what it is and in whom, be mistaken almost by all.
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The soule of man is the greatest traveller that you have read off;
The soul of man is the greatest traveller that you have read off;
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if its travells could be written out, or if any volumne would containe them, you would say so:
if its travels could be written out, or if any volume would contain them, you would say so:
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as full of motion as there be objects in the world and minutes in the day and in the night, to finde out one fully to blesse it selfe in,
as full of motion as there be objects in the world and minutes in the day and in the night, to find out one Fully to bless it self in,
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and rest, but cannot, because Christ is overlookt, and therefore dies in travell.
and rest, but cannot, Because christ is overlooked, and Therefore die in travel.
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Prudence will speak much of this in many experienced persons, yet Christ never the more regarded nor sought after; this is sad.
Prudence will speak much of this in many experienced Persons, yet christ never the more regarded nor sought After; this is sad.
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Every cisterne is broken, every vessell full of leakes, saith the sinner, and yet he is found still stopping up these leakes,
Every cistern is broken, every vessel full of leaks, Says the sinner, and yet he is found still stopping up these leaks,
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and going out againe to Sea, venturing Life, Soule, Heaven, all that ever is, in these broken bottomes:
and going out again to Sea, venturing Life, Soul, Heaven, all that ever is, in these broken bottoms:
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I tremble at no state but this.
I tremble At no state but this.
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Conviction abused, conversion is farther off the man, then from him that is a simple sinner, that tasts no bitter in any dish at the Divils table.
Conviction abused, conversion is farther off the man, then from him that is a simple sinner, that tastes no bitter in any dish At the Devils table.
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Folly found out, and yet made further triall of, the man will not, he cannot escape punishment;
Folly found out, and yet made further trial of, the man will not, he cannot escape punishment;
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if the foole go on, hee will be punished. First-folly is pittied and discovered, that is, simple simplicity, simple sinning as one would say,
if the fool go on, he will be punished. First-folly is pitied and discovered, that is, simple simplicity, simple sinning as one would say,
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when a man doth thus and thus for want of knowledge:
when a man does thus and thus for want of knowledge:
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but when the foole is found out, and yet will on, he will now die in his folly.
but when the fool is found out, and yet will on, he will now die in his folly.
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Conviction is sanctified, when experienced emptinesse of the creature, makes the soule looke out where indeed fulnesse is;
Conviction is sanctified, when experienced emptiness of the creature, makes the soul look out where indeed fullness is;
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when the Canticles follow next after Ecclesiastes, when the soule with Solomon, having found and confest the vanity of the creature, falls a breathing and a panting after Christ. Balaam was convinced:
when the Canticles follow next After Ecclesiastes, when the soul with Solomon, having found and confessed the vanity of the creature, falls a breathing and a panting After christ. balaam was convinced:
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stopt with a drawne sword from Heaven, and yet would on, the Asse could not go, and yet Balaam would.
stopped with a drawn sword from Heaven, and yet would on, the Ass could not go, and yet balaam would.
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God Iames and slayes things under us, that we ride with our affections like mad men,
God James and slays things under us, that we ride with our affections like mad men,
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and yet we have no mind to alight and come off them:
and yet we have no mind to alight and come off them:
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things we dote upon, God by some stroak or other upon them, makes them speake in our conscience like that Asse to Balaam, why wilt thou on O my soule any further this way? death is before thee, the sword of Gods displeasure is drawne,
things we dote upon, God by Some stroke or other upon them, makes them speak in our conscience like that Ass to balaam, why wilt thou on Oh my soul any further this Way? death is before thee, the sword of God's displeasure is drawn,
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and at thy breast because of this wicked motion:
and At thy breast Because of this wicked motion:
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stop sinner now, stop now, cast thy eye an other way towards Christ, and see what is in him, taste how good and gracious he is;
stop sinner now, stop now, cast thy eye an other Way towards christ, and see what is in him, taste how good and gracious he is;
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no I will not, I will have the tother bout, I will spurr a little farther,
no I will not, I will have the tother bout, I will Spur a little farther,
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and see to the utmost, if I can curse Jsrael and get that great pay proferd.
and see to the utmost, if I can curse Israel and get that great pay proffered.
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when a sinner will pursue his sinne to the utmost, go to the end of long suffering,
when a sinner will pursue his sin to the utmost, go to the end of long suffering,
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then wrath comes inevitably upon him, and to the utmost: when the man say's that his sinne shall out-live every object, ere it shall cease,
then wrath comes inevitably upon him, and to the utmost: when the man say's that his sin shall outlive every Object, ere it shall cease,
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and rides every horse to death, to fetch and find out pleasures to keepe his lust alive,
and rides every horse to death, to fetch and find out pleasures to keep his lust alive,
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then God say's that this lust shall out-live the man too, and then it out-lives all indeed,
then God say's that this lust shall outlive the man too, and then it outlives all indeed,
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when the soule is rid to death.
when the soul is rid to death.
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As there is a never pardoning of sinne till the soule die, so there is a never subduing of sinne (for these are necessarily subordinate) till the soule die never a taking off the love of sinne from the soule, till the soule grow sicke and die in love.
As there is a never pardoning of sin till the soul die, so there is a never subduing of sin (for these Are necessarily subordinate) till the soul die never a taking off the love of sin from the soul, till the soul grow sick and die in love.
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All perfection being in Christ, tis well onward toward all that neede it, such as are in distresse for grace,
All perfection being in christ, this well onward towards all that need it, such as Are in distress for grace,
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or glory, should so account and be incouraged. Sinne is a very burdensome thing, when God opens the eyes:
or glory, should so account and be encouraged. Sin is a very burdensome thing, when God Opens the eyes:
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the aggravations and multiplications of this by conscience, over-beare the soule much.
the aggravations and multiplications of this by conscience, overbear the soul much.
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When Christ puts not in, how shall I withstand so many enemies, get off so much pollution;
When christ puts not in, how shall I withstand so many enemies, get off so much pollution;
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what shall I do for this, what shall I do for that saith the soule.
what shall I do for this, what shall I do for that Says the soul.
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Why think on this, all perfection is in Christ, and because in him it lies ready for thee.
Why think on this, all perfection is in christ, and Because in him it lies ready for thee.
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Every good and perfect gift, as the Apostle James speakes: thou needest dispensations which have a perfection of goodnesse in them;Every good and perfect gift, as the Apostle James speaks: thou Needest dispensations which have a perfection of Goodness in them;
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Christ hath every good and perfect thing in him, and because he hath them; they are all ready to be bestowed on thee, to be bestowed for nothing:
christ hath every good and perfect thing in him, and Because he hath them; they Are all ready to be bestowed on thee, to be bestowed for nothing:
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every perfect good he hath is a perfect gift, and comes downe saith the Text when the soule doth not fetch it.
every perfect good he hath is a perfect gift, and comes down Says the Text when the soul does not fetch it.
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Thou hast many imperfections, and Christ hath many perfections, and thou canst do nothing to get these; not one of these:
Thou hast many imperfections, and christ hath many perfections, and thou Canst do nothing to get these; not one of these:
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if thou couldest doe any thing, they would not come this way, for they are al gifts, perfect gifts, and come downe upon us,
if thou Couldst do any thing, they would not come this Way, for they Are all Gifts, perfect Gifts, and come down upon us,
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and are not puld downe, as the next verse doth there interpret, of his [ owne will ] hee begat us.
and Are not pulled down, as the next verse does there interpret, of his [ own will ] he begat us.
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As Christ doth begin, so he doth finish all of his owne-will. Christ is given, which is, summum or perfectum cardinale, and then every good and perfect thing in him must needs be so too, gifts,
As christ does begin, so he does finish all of his owne-will. christ is given, which is, summum or perfectum cardinal, and then every good and perfect thing in him must needs be so too, Gifts,
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and given freely with him as the Apostle speakes. Having given us Christ, hee will with him freely give us all things, Rom. 6.32.
and given freely with him as the Apostle speaks. Having given us christ, he will with him freely give us all things, Rom. 6.32.
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'tis not an easy thing to bring the soule to belive every perfect good, to be a perfect gift, to be as perfectly a gift, as 'tis perfectly good.
it's not an easy thing to bring the soul to believe every perfect good, to be a perfect gift, to be as perfectly a gift, as it's perfectly good.
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There is an order in grace, but no merit; first this thing is done, then that, but all freely;
There is an order in grace, but no merit; First this thing is done, then that, but all freely;
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through this medium and through that, as a Pipe, through Preaching and through Praying, and through Hearing,
through this medium and through that, as a Pipe, through Preaching and through Praying, and through Hearing,
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but not for any of these:
but not for any of these:
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And therefore when a soule objects this, and objects that, he cannot doe this, nor he cannot do that;
And Therefore when a soul objects this, and objects that, he cannot do this, nor he cannot do that;
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I will answer as many objections of this kind, as any one can possibly make; in one word;
I will answer as many objections of this kind, as any one can possibly make; in one word;
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what ever you need, is a perfect gift, I cannot believe, nor do no thing to make saith,
what ever you need, is a perfect gift, I cannot believe, nor do not thing to make Says,
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yet there is no cause of dejection;
yet there is no cause of dejection;
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faith is a perfect gift, more perfectly a gift, then in the formality of the thing perfect:
faith is a perfect gift, more perfectly a gift, then in the formality of the thing perfect:
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so may it be said of all other things, that the soule complaines on;
so may it be said of all other things, that the soul complains on;
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grace hath no merit, but order, which is this, when Christ would perfect a soule in himselfe, he turnes a man off, and out of himselfe;
grace hath no merit, but order, which is this, when christ would perfect a soul in himself, he turns a man off, and out of himself;
n1 vhz dx n1, cc-acp n1, r-crq vbz d, c-crq np1 vmd vvi dt n1 p-acp px31, pns31 vvz dt n1 a-acp, cc av pp-f px31;
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out of creatures of Gods making, and out of creatures of the mans owne making, out of his prayers and all his duties;
out of creatures of God's making, and out of creatures of the men own making, out of his Prayers and all his duties;
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and this he doth sometime, by letting the man fall into sin, when proud of any parts or workes;
and this he does sometime, by letting the man fallen into since, when proud of any parts or works;
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and sometimes in a more mild sweet way, where nature is more meek and sweet;
and sometime in a more mild sweet Way, where nature is more meek and sweet;
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and then when the soule is turn'd off, and turnd out of all, he that is indeed all, presents himselfe to him,
and then when the soul is turned off, and turned out of all, he that is indeed all, presents himself to him,
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and woes and wins the soule;
and woes and wins the soul;
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I will be a husband to thee, saith Christ, friends, riches, honours, whatsoever can be desired to make one blessed;
I will be a husband to thee, Says christ, Friends, riches, honours, whatsoever can be desired to make one blessed;
pns11 vmb vbi dt n1 p-acp pno21, vvz np1, n2, n2, n2, r-crq vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi pi vvn;
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the great world is han'gd upon nothing so is the little world, to wit, a Christian, brought first to be nothing: in understanding but a brute;
the great world is han'gd upon nothing so is the little world, to wit, a Christian, brought First to be nothing: in understanding but a brutus;
dt j n1 vbz j-vvn p-acp pix av vbz dt j n1, pc-acp vvi, dt njp, vvd ord pc-acp vbi pix: p-acp vvg p-acp dt n1;
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nothing in action but worse then a brute, a devill, very poore, very poore in spirit,
nothing in actium but Worse then a brutus, a Devil, very poor, very poor in Spirit,
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and then blest with a Kingdom;
and then blessed with a Kingdom;
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and now the soule that was nothing nor could do nothing for Christ or against sin, can do all;
and now the soul that was nothing nor could do nothing for christ or against since, can do all;
cc av dt n1 cst vbds pix ccx vmd vdi pix p-acp np1 cc p-acp n1, vmb vdi d;
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having regnum he hath proprium regni; having a Kingdome, he hath the proprium of that Kingdome, which is dominion over all;
having Kingdom he hath proprium Regni; having a Kingdom, he hath the proprium of that Kingdom, which is dominion over all;
vhg fw-la pns31 vhz fw-la fw-la; vhg dt n1, pns31 vhz dt fw-la pp-f d n1, r-crq vbz n1 p-acp d;
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hee that is made a King and hath a Kingdom, doth not rule in this Town only or that Town,
he that is made a King and hath a Kingdom, does not Rule in this Town only or that Town,
pns31 cst vbz vvn dt n1 cc vhz dt n1, vdz xx vvi p-acp d n1 av-j cc d n1,
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but over all parts in the Kingdom; and this order Christ will move in towards you that desire it;
but over all parts in the Kingdom; and this order christ will move in towards you that desire it;
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for this Kingdom and all belonging to it, is a perfect gift.
for this Kingdom and all belonging to it, is a perfect gift.
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we are to sound sad and dolefull, sweet and joyfull; to tell who are slaine and who saved:
we Are to found sad and doleful, sweet and joyful; to tell who Are slain and who saved:
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our Travells are to all remote parts that are, into Heaven, into hell, into the heart of man where these two meet, to search the book of life,
our Travels Are to all remote parts that Are, into Heaven, into hell, into the heart of man where these two meet, to search the book of life,
po12 n2 vbr p-acp d j n2 cst vbr, p-acp n1, p-acp n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 c-crq d crd vvi, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1,
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and the book of death, to finde whose names are written in the one, and to informe the persons.
and the book of death, to find whose names Are written in the one, and to inform the Persons.
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Paul could tell Clement and others, that their names were written in the book of life, Phil. 4.3.Paul could tell Clement and Others, that their names were written in the book of life, Philip 4.3.
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And whose names are written in the other, to wit, the book of death; and to informe likewise the persons.
And whose names Are written in the other, to wit, the book of death; and to inform likewise the Persons.
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Jude could tell who were of old ordained to condemnation;U^de could tell who were of old ordained to condemnation;
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we are to seek creatures lost in hel, which is hard work to finde, to search out things hidden in God, from ages and generations, which is harder worke.
we Are to seek creatures lost in hell, which is hard work to find, to search out things hidden in God, from ages and generations, which is harder work.
pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi n2 vvn p-acp n1, r-crq vbz j n1 pc-acp vvi, pc-acp vvi av n2 vvn p-acp np1, p-acp n2 cc n2, r-crq vbz jc n1.
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The soule of man certainly is very precious to Christ, he sits up with it late, watches with it very long, burnes out many watch-lights to save it if possibly from dying eternally.
The soul of man Certainly is very precious to christ, he sits up with it late, watches with it very long, burns out many watch-lights to save it if possibly from dying eternally.
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Estimation is to be made of things, according to cost about it, provided that the layer out bee prudent.
Estimation is to be made of things, according to cost about it, provided that the layer out be prudent.
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When you let houses or lands, this comes in as a consideration, to heighten rent, what you are out in purchase, and repaire.
When you let houses or Lands, this comes in as a consideration, to heighten rend, what you Are out in purchase, and repair.
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Christ cannot be taxt for imprudence or improvidence, and yet he is at more cost and paines about the soule, then about any thing;
christ cannot be taxed for imprudence or improvidence, and yet he is At more cost and pains about the soul, then about any thing;
np1 vmbx vbi vvn p-acp n1 cc n1, cc av pns31 vbz p-acp av-dc vvi cc n2 p-acp dt n1, av p-acp d n1;
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not onely here and there a man is pickt out, to minister to the soule,
not only Here and there a man is picked out, to minister to the soul,
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but all the creatures in the world, are severally gifted, vertued, decked, and adorned, to minister to, and worke upon the soule:
but all the creatures in the world, Are severally gifted, virtue, decked, and adorned, to minister to, and work upon the soul:
cc-acp d dt n2 p-acp dt n1, vbr av-j vvn, n1, vvn, cc vvn, pc-acp vvi p-acp, cc vvi p-acp dt n1:
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the words and works of God have all a harmony in this, they all therefore are and abide, which otherwise should all passe away, were it not to take and gaine the soule:
the words and works of God have all a harmony in this, they all Therefore Are and abide, which otherwise should all pass away, were it not to take and gain the soul:
dt n2 cc n2 pp-f np1 vhb d dt n1 p-acp d, pns32 d av vbr cc vvi, r-crq av vmd d vvi av, vbdr pn31 xx pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt n1:
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there is a juice and Verdure, a spirit in every living creature, to incline it to serve man,
there is a juice and Verdure, a Spirit in every living creature, to incline it to serve man,
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and so to by as his soule to God. The multitude of preachers to the soul of man is great;
and so to by as his soul to God. The multitude of Preachers to the soul of man is great;
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Ministers would not be gray headed so soone, nor die so fast, notwithstanding their great labour, if it were but successefull;
Ministers would not be grey headed so soon, nor die so fast, notwithstanding their great labour, if it were but successful;
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but this cuts to the heart, and makes us bleed in secret, that though we do much, it comes to nothing.
but this cuts to the heart, and makes us bleed in secret, that though we do much, it comes to nothing.
cc-acp d vvz p-acp dt n1, cc vvz pno12 vvi p-acp j-jn, cst cs pns12 vdb av-d, pn31 vvz p-acp pix.
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I am placed in an Hospitall, where there are so many score Diseased creatures, that 'twould pity any ones heart to looke upon them,
I am placed in an Hospital, where there Are so many score Diseased creatures, that 'twould pity any ones heart to look upon them,
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and yet when I come to dresse them, they all curse mee in their heart;
and yet when I come to dress them, they all curse me in their heart;
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and one hides his wounds from mee, an other sees and sweares he is as well as I, in as good a condition as his Minister,
and one hides his wounds from me, an other sees and swears he is as well as I, in as good a condition as his Minister,
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and yet lookes as pale as Death:
and yet looks as pale as Death:
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as black in the mouth, and in the eyes as if he were in Hell already;
as black in the Mouth, and in the eyes as if he were in Hell already;
c-acp j-jn p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp dt n2 c-acp cs pns31 vbdr p-acp n1 av;
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an other tumbles in blood and filth, and sayth, this is his Scarlet-shute, hee hath no other habit to go brave and gallant in:
an other tumbles in blood and filth, and say, this is his Scarlet-shute, he hath no other habit to go brave and gallant in:
dt n-jn vvz p-acp n1 cc n1, cc vvz, d vbz po31 j, pns31 vhz dx j-jn n1 pc-acp vvi j cc j-jn p-acp:
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if he should not do so and so, he should die in the neast, and wishes those hang'd that contradict and trouble him:
if he should not do so and so, he should die in the nest, and wishes those hanged that contradict and trouble him:
cs pns31 vmd xx vdi av cc av, pns31 vmd vvi p-acp dt n1, cc vvz d vvn cst vvb cc vvi pno31:
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there is so many filthy breaths and dampes in the places where wee worke, these are the things that kill us more then our meere paine;
there is so many filthy breathes and damps in the places where we work, these Are the things that kill us more then our mere pain;
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there is so much conjuring in the spittle where we are placed, and so many eyes stare and looke so fiery and gastly,
there is so much conjuring in the spittle where we Are placed, and so many eyes stare and look so fiery and ghastly,
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so many devils walking among the Tombes and Graves, where we are labouring to rowle away stones that lie at the mouthes of them.
so many Devils walking among the Tombs and Graves, where we Are labouring to roll away stones that lie At the mouths of them.
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These are they that teare our Lungs, consume our Spirits.
These Are they that tear our Lungs, consume our Spirits.
d vbr pns32 cst vvb po12 n2, vvb po12 n2.
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Our worke dies, therefore we die, not so much that we labour, as that we labour in vaine;
Our work die, Therefore we die, not so much that we labour, as that we labour in vain;
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wee can send none out of the Hospitall where wee are Phisitians, upon two Legs, but all upon foure;
we can send none out of the Hospital where we Are Physicians, upon two Legs, but all upon foure;
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none goe out well, all die under our hands:
none go out well, all die under our hands:
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all the solemnitis belonging to our company, are for the most part Funerall solemnities, going to the Grave with the dead in trespasses and sinnes:
all the solemnitis belonging to our company, Are for the most part Funeral solemnities, going to the Grave with the dead in Trespasses and Sins:
d dt n1 vvg p-acp po12 n1, vbr p-acp dt av-ds n1 n1 n2, vvg p-acp dt j p-acp dt j p-acp n2 cc n2:
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our invitations are, Sir, mourne with me I beseech you, for such a one that lies upon his eternall Death-bed, that hath Plague-spots in his breast, that lies raving, blaspheming,
our invitations Are, Sir, mourn with me I beseech you, for such a one that lies upon his Eternal Deathbed, that hath Plague-spots in his breast, that lies raving, blaspheming,
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and much a doe to keepe him in his Bed, to keepe him from leaping into a worse, (if worse may be) from leaping desperatly into Hell.
and much a do to keep him in his Bed, to keep him from leaping into a Worse, (if Worse may be) from leaping desperately into Hell.
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When our Ministrey petrefies, turnes hearts into stones, and these taken up and throwne at us, this kills us:
When our Ministry petrefies, turns hearts into stones, and these taken up and thrown At us, this kills us:
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the recoiling of our paines kills us, when our peace returnes to us, as Christ speakes.
the recoiling of our pains kills us, when our peace returns to us, as christ speaks.
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J have laboured in vaine, spent my strength for naught, saith the Prophet.J have laboured in vain, spent my strength for nought, Says the Prophet.
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When we spend our strength to make men more naught then they were, this wounds our heart, which should be considered of sinners;
When we spend our strength to make men more nought then they were, this wounds our heart, which should be considered of Sinners;
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to kill ones selfe and ones Minister too which would save him, what a bloudy condition is this!
to kill ones self and ones Minister too which would save him, what a bloody condition is this!
pc-acp vvi pig n1 cc pi2 n1 av r-crq vmd vvi pno31, r-crq dt j n1 vbz d!
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the bloud of a Minister upon a mans soule, is more then the blood of many men;
the blood of a Minister upon a men soul, is more then the blood of many men;
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stubborne soules, lay this to heart.
stubborn Souls, lay this to heart.
j n2, vvb d p-acp n1.
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When the Poet would cure drunkennesse in the Heathen Emperour, he said, remember thou drinkest the Blood and the Life of the earth, meaning the juyce of the Grape.
When the Poet would cure Drunkenness in the Heathen Emperor, he said, Remember thou drinkest the Blood and the Life of the earth, meaning the juice of the Grape.
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So I say to you stubborne sinners, remember when you breake the heart of your Ministers by your stubbornnesse, you destroy the Blood and Life of the World.
So I say to you stubborn Sinners, Remember when you break the heart of your Ministers by your stubbornness, you destroy the Blood and Life of the World.
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I would I could say any thing to breake the Iron sinnew that is in the neck of some sins and sinners.
I would I could say any thing to break the Iron sinnew that is in the neck of Some Sins and Sinners.
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Be a friend to us in our worke, and be a friend to your selves:
Be a friend to us in our work, and be a friend to your selves:
vbb dt n1 p-acp pno12 p-acp po12 n1, cc vbb dt n1 p-acp po22 n2:
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come off readily, and speedily to Christ, our work will be easy and your condition safe:
come off readily, and speedily to christ, our work will be easy and your condition safe:
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hold us fight long, and I know who will fall at last with a witnesse.
hold us fight long, and I know who will fallen At last with a witness.
vvb pno12 vvi av-j, cc pns11 vvb r-crq vmb vvi p-acp ord p-acp dt n1.
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The warre betweene the house of David and Saul was long, saith the Text, 2 Sam. 3.1. the issue was answerable:
The war between the house of David and Saul was long, Says the Text, 2 Sam. 3.1. the issue was answerable:
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had that malitious stubborne man layd downe his Armes, and readily yeilded to the Will of God, to Christ that came against him in David, hee might have found mercy,
had that malicious stubborn man laid down his Arms, and readily yielded to the Will of God, to christ that Come against him in David, he might have found mercy,
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but he would stand it out to the last, and weary God and David his servant, till at last there was no remedy,
but he would stand it out to the last, and weary God and David his servant, till At last there was no remedy,
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and then all Davids Teares, Prayers, and brave services that he had done tooke place and effect with a witnesse.
and then all Davids Tears, Prayers, and brave services that he had done took place and Effect with a witness.
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Make our life dolefull, and Christ will make your death dolefull, be as great as you will:
Make our life doleful, and christ will make your death doleful, be as great as you will:
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stay long in the birth and kill Midwife, and you will be delivered in hell: ease us and ease Christ:
stay long in the birth and kill Midwife, and you will be Delivered in hell: ease us and ease christ:
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for Christ striveth in us, we strive but according as be striveth in us;
for christ striveth in us, we strive but according as be striveth in us;
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as saith the following clause in my Text, striving according to his working, and therefore is Noahs suffering so long, in his paynes for that people, called the long suffering of God, 1 Pet. 3.2.
as Says the following clause in my Text, striving according to his working, and Therefore is Noahs suffering so long, in his pains for that people, called the long suffering of God, 1 Pet. 3.2.
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London, England, the blood of many Prophets is upon thee is this nothing? the blood of God is upon thee,London, England, the blood of many prophets is upon thee is this nothing? the blood of God is upon thee,
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and God layes this to heart now:
and God lays this to heart now:
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now he makes inquisition for blood, hee makes blood to touch blood, your blood to touch the blood of them whom you have kil'd in their labour, by your frowardnesse and wickednesse to Christ and them.
now he makes inquisition for blood, he makes blood to touch blood, your blood to touch the blood of them whom you have killed in their labour, by your frowardness and wickedness to christ and them.
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some he had at the third hour, some at the sixth, some at the ninth; God and the Creation were preaching to man from the beginning;
Some he had At the third hour, Some At the sixth, Some At the ninth; God and the Creation were preaching to man from the beginning;
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all creatures brought their full goodnesse to mans full view and use, to keep him fully good, but could not:
all creatures brought their full Goodness to men full view and use, to keep him Fully good, but could not:
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he fell asleep in the fore-noon, in the morning, when the primest and sweetest sermons were made, that ever the eares of man heard, and dyed in his sleep.
he fell asleep in the forenoon, in the morning, when the primest and Sweetest Sermons were made, that ever the ears of man herd, and died in his sleep.
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Wee that come in labourers at the latter part of the day, we preach to the dead;
we that come in labourers At the latter part of the day, we preach to the dead;
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our worke is to fetch the dead to life againe, to raise Lazars out of their grave, that have lain there long and stink;
our work is to fetch the dead to life again, to raise Lazars out of their grave, that have lain there long and stink;
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and yet how unsavory soever, how impossible soever our worke is, and seemes to be, we must upon the perill of the bloud of our own soules discharge it:
and yet how unsavoury soever, how impossible soever our work is, and seems to be, we must upon the peril of the blood of our own Souls discharge it:
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our labour is spending and ending; we like Rachel dye in travell to bring forth sonnes and daughters to Christ:
our labour is spending and ending; we like Rachel die in travel to bring forth Sons and daughters to christ:
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and yet woe to us, we shall dye twice, if wee hold not on this labour, and this travell.
and yet woe to us, we shall die twice, if we hold not on this labour, and this travel.
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Certainly Christ hath put an high price on poore soules. I am sadded to thinke how mis-judging some persons are of Christ and their soules:
Certainly christ hath put an high price on poor Souls. I am sadded to think how Misjudging Some Persons Are of christ and their Souls:
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Doth Christ milke out his breast to bastards? such as are base borne, and no sonnes? Can he summe up nought, nought? many noughts to a great summe,
Does christ milk out his breast to bastards? such as Are base born, and no Sons? Can he sum up nought, nought? many noughts to a great sum,
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and to a great price? A naughty tongue, a naughty hand, a naughty heart, a naughty conscience;
and to a great price? A naughty tongue, a naughty hand, a naughty heart, a naughty conscience;
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all these naughty parts to a precious whole? I answer, Christ doth prize naked beings, the soule according to its esse, though it hath never a good quality in it.
all these naughty parts to a precious Whole? I answer, christ does prize naked beings, the soul according to its esse, though it hath never a good quality in it.
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What shall a man give in exchange for his soule? high price is put here upon the soule simply as it is such a transcendent being, beyond others:What shall a man give in exchange for his soul? high price is put Here upon the soul simply as it is such a transcendent being, beyond Others:
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then againe Christ sets a price upon things according to what he can work them too;
then again christ sets a price upon things according to what he can work them too;
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he can lay out cost and paines, mans meate, horse meat, seed and grain, of this kinde, and that; and plow in hope.
he can lay out cost and pains, men meat, horse meat, seed and grain, of this kind, and that; and blow in hope.
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Persons of art and skill put a price upon this and that grasse, which others tread under foote as weeds and nothing worth,
Persons of art and skill put a price upon this and that grass, which Others tread under foot as weeds and nothing worth,
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because by such and such decoctions they know what precious things to bring them to. Nero put great price upon Thapsis a gigantine, Fennell;
Because by such and such decoctions they know what precious things to bring them to. Nero put great price upon Thapsis a gigantine, Fennel;
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his great men about him wondred to see him send so farre for it, and put such esteeme upon it;
his great men about him wondered to see him send so Far for it, and put such esteem upon it;
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but hee did so because he knew how to order it with Frankincense and other things, to take away the bruises of his body.
but he did so Because he knew how to order it with Frankincense and other things, to take away the bruises of his body.
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God hath Frankincense by him, to wit, Christ;
God hath Frankincense by him, to wit, christ;
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and though wee be but as Fennell a weede little worth, yet hee can tell how to order us,
and though we be but as Fennel a weed little worth, yet he can tell how to order us,
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and shape us, so as to bring us to great maturity and price;
and shape us, so as to bring us to great maturity and price;
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and according to this, to wit, what he can do with soules, doth he put price upon them,
and according to this, to wit, what he can do with Souls, does he put price upon them,
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though at present of little worth: and therefore let empty creatures judge righteously concerning Christ and their soules.
though At present of little worth: and Therefore let empty creatures judge righteously Concerning christ and their Souls.
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Would Christ be at paines and at cost to lay pipes to the cisterne, if he did not meane to fill it?
Would christ be At pains and At cost to lay pipes to the cistern, if he did not mean to fill it?
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Be just in opinion concerning Christ, and mercifull in practice concerning us, and this is the last thing I have to say upon the point.
Be just in opinion Concerning christ, and merciful in practice Concerning us, and this is the last thing I have to say upon the point.
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Our calling is full of wasting labour, very painefull; easen it to us by your plyablenesse to Christ.
Our calling is full of wasting labour, very painful; easen it to us by your plyablenesse to christ.
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Sinners are full of sores, putrified from head to foot, and yet will not be lanced nor drest;
Sinners Are full of sores, Putrified from head to foot, and yet will not be lanced nor dressed;
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COLOS. 1.29. Whereunto I also labour.COLOS. 1.29. Whereunto I also labour.
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TO take soules from off themselves, and to set them downe in Christ, beares much by divine Ordinance upon our calling,
TO take Souls from off themselves, and to Set them down in christ, bears much by divine Ordinance upon our calling,
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and makes our worke very hard, which is noted in this terme, labour, NONLATINALPHABET, the word signifies such actions and industrie as faints, wastes, and weares out all;
and makes our work very hard, which is noted in this term, labour,, the word signifies such actions and industry as faints, wastes, and wears out all;
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such a labour as Solomon speaks of, Eccles. 10.15. The labour of the foolish wearieth every one of them, because he knoweth not how to goe to the City.
such a labour as Solomon speaks of, Eccles. 10.15. The labour of the foolish wearieth every one of them, Because he Knoweth not how to go to the city.
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This Emphasis of the word is held forth to the Thessalonians, to worke them to a reverend esteem of their teachers.
This Emphasis of the word is held forth to the Thessalonians, to work them to a reverend esteem of their Teachers.
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We beseech you brethren to know them which [ labour ] among you, and are over you in the Lord, NONLATINALPHABET, which spend and waste themselves amongst you, to take you off from sinne,We beseech you brothers to know them which [ labour ] among you, and Are over you in the Lord,, which spend and waste themselves among you, to take you off from sin,
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and selfe, and to set you downe in Christ, in whom onely soules are fully and perfectly blessed. We are as Jonathans armour-bearer;
and self, and to Set you down in christ, in whom only Souls Are Fully and perfectly blessed. We Are as Jonathans armour-bearer;
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whither so ever our Master goes, we are to goe after him, though we creep upon all foure.
whither so ever our Master Goes, we Are to go After him, though we creep upon all foure.
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Your life is our death, your fatning is our leaning; your Raven-black haires, are our milke white. We are NONLATINALPHABET, 1 Tim. 3.2. Such as wax white with painfulnesse and watchfulnesse;
Your life is our death, your fattening is our leaning; your Raven-black hairs, Are our milk white. We Are, 1 Tim. 3.2. Such as wax white with painfulness and watchfulness;
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reading, praing, sighing, mourning, and groaning for your good. Coaction with Christ is no idle imployment;
reading, praying, sighing, mourning, and groaning for your good. Coaction with christ is no idle employment;
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he doth not attempt small things, neither is he of small strength to keep pace with such weak agents as we are:
he does not attempt small things, neither is he of small strength to keep pace with such weak agents as we Are:
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'tis hard work to draw in yoke with one that is double and treble in strength above me.
it's hard work to draw in yoke with one that is double and triple in strength above me.
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We are NONLATINALPHABET, workers together with Christ, he attempts the greatest things that are, and the most desperate;
We Are, workers together with christ, he attempts the greatest things that Are, and the most desperate;
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the taking of holds, strong holds, Canaanites, Hittites, &c. which dwell in Towns which are walled up to heaven, and founded downe to hell:
the taking of holds, strong holds, Canaanites, Hittites, etc. which dwell in Towns which Are walled up to heaven, and founded down to hell:
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he attempts the bloud and death of all, the conquest of this whole world;
he attempts the blood and death of all, the conquest of this Whole world;
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the generall making such desperate attempts, and taking onely Rams-hornes, a sling and a stone, such a fraile party as we are, you may easily think our work to be desperate, full of paine and perill:
the general making such desperate attempts, and taking only Ram's horns, a sling and a stone, such a frail party as we Are, you may Easily think our work to be desperate, full of pain and peril:
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Had man been set to fight with man, one man with one man, that had been painfull worke;
Had man been Set to fight with man, one man with one man, that had been painful work;
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but man is drawn out to fight with beasts, the fiercest beasts; with Lions, Beares, Wolves, Serpents, Scorpions, yea, with devills;
but man is drawn out to fight with beasts, the Fiercest beasts; with Lions, Bears, Wolves, Serpents, Scorpions, yea, with Devils;
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there was never such a fight in the grand Circue at Rome. We wrestle with such creatures as have no hold-fast to be taken of them, which have no armes, no legs, no flesh, nor bones;
there was never such a fight in the grand Circue At Room. We wrestle with such creatures as have no holdfast to be taken of them, which have no arms, no legs, no Flesh, nor bones;
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we wrestle not against flesh and bloud, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darknesse of this world, against spirituall wickednesses in high places, Ephes. 6.12.
we wrestle not against Flesh and blood, but against principalities, against Powers, against the Rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual Wickednesses in high places, Ephesians 6.12.
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We are drawne out to fight upon all the disadvantage in the world, against creatures that are upon higher ground, that have pitched field in high places, that have no flesh to be wounded,
We Are drawn out to fight upon all the disadvantage in the world, against creatures that Are upon higher ground, that have pitched field in high places, that have no Flesh to be wounded,
pns12 vbr vvn av pc-acp vvi p-acp d dt n1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp n2 cst vbr p-acp jc n1, cst vhb vvn n1 p-acp j n2, cst vhb dx n1 pc-acp vbi vvn,
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nor bloud to lose, that can make ambushments at pleasure, being the rulers of the darknesse of this world;
nor blood to loose, that can make ambushments At pleasure, being the Rulers of the darkness of this world;
ccx n1 pc-acp vvi, cst vmb vvi n2 p-acp n1, vbg dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f d n1;
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this is the Rhetorick of the Apostle.
this is the Rhetoric of the Apostle.
d vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1.
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We are Stewards of mysteries: sentence is past upon us to dye according to the Law which we have broken;
We Are Stewards of Mysteres: sentence is passed upon us to die according to the Law which we have broken;
pns12 vbr n2 pp-f n2: n1 vbz vvn p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi vvg p-acp dt n1 r-crq pns12 vhb vvn;
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onely we have the benefit of our book;
only we have the benefit of our book;
av-j pns12 vhb dt n1 pp-f po12 n1;
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but this book is written as books of such nature usually are, very mysteriously, with an old strange Character;
but this book is written as books of such nature usually Are, very mysteriously, with an old strange Character;
cc-acp d n1 vbz vvn p-acp n2 pp-f d n1 av-j vbr, av av-j, p-acp dt j j n1;
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our worke is to stand by and prompt soules concerning their neck verse, which is very painfull and trembling worke:
our work is to stand by and prompt Souls Concerning their neck verse, which is very painful and trembling work:
po12 n1 vbz pc-acp vvi p-acp cc vvi n2 vvg po32 n1 n1, r-crq vbz av j cc j-vvg n1:
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the book in which sinners are to read for their life, is written with bloud, which is very inward and ominous inke.
the book in which Sinners Are to read for their life, is written with blood, which is very inward and ominous ink.
dt n1 p-acp r-crq n2 vbr pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 n1, vbz vvn p-acp n1, r-crq vbz av j cc j n1.
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The Characters and Syllables sutable, when put together into words, these words are spirit;
The Characters and Syllables suitable, when put together into words, these words Are Spirit;
dt n2 cc n2 j, c-crq vvd av p-acp n2, d n2 vbr n1;
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The words I speake, saith Christ, are spirit. What is a more inward and hidden thing then this? and yet this are we to interpret;The words I speak, Says christ, Are Spirit. What is a more inward and hidden thing then this? and yet this Are we to interpret;
dt n2 pns11 vvb, vvz np1, vbr n1. q-crq vbz dt av-dc j cc j-vvn n1 av d? cc av d vbr pns12 pc-acp vvi;
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our worke is to be an interpreter betweene two of very remote parts, that live as farre asunder as heaven and earth,
our work is to be an interpreter between two of very remote parts, that live as Far asunder as heaven and earth,
po12 n1 vbz pc-acp vbi dt n1 p-acp crd pp-f av j n2, cst vvb a-acp av-j av p-acp n1 cc n1,
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as heaven and hell, I might say; between Spirits, the spirit of God and the spirit of man;
as heaven and hell, I might say; between Spirits, the Spirit of God and the Spirit of man;
c-acp n1 cc n1, pns11 vmd vvi; p-acp n2, dt n1 pp-f np1 cc dt n1 pp-f n1;
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one whereof 'tis more proper to say, is in hell whilst out of heaven, then in any middle place between.
one whereof it's more proper to say, is in hell while out of heaven, then in any middle place between.
pi c-crq pn31|vbz dc j pc-acp vvi, vbz p-acp n1 cs av pp-f n1, av p-acp d j-jn n1 p-acp.
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Transactions between God and the soule, are the deepest, the weightiest, the intricat'st things in the world.
Transactions between God and the soul, Are the Deepest, the Weightiest, the intricatest things in the world.
n2 p-acp np1 cc dt n1, vbr dt js-jn, dt js, dt js n2 p-acp dt n1.
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A sinner is convicted, sentenced, carried to the place of execution;
A sinner is convicted, sentenced, carried to the place of execution;
dt n1 vbz vvn, vvn, vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1;
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his winding sheet wrapt about his shoulders, his handkerchiffe tyed before his eyes, his halter about his neck, his sentence written upon his forehead, in this shalt thou hang till thou bee dead;
his winding sheet wrapped about his shoulders, his handkerchief tied before his eyes, his halter about his neck, his sentence written upon his forehead, in this shalt thou hang till thou be dead;
po31 j-vvg n1 vvn p-acp po31 n2, po31 n1 vvn p-acp po31 n2, po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1, po31 n1 vvn p-acp po31 n1, p-acp d vm2 pns21 vvi c-acp pns21 vbi j;
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and yet possibly no internall intention concurring, or meaning the bloud of the soule:
and yet possibly no internal intention concurring, or meaning the blood of the soul:
cc av av-j dx j n1 vvg, cc vvg dt n1 pp-f dt n1:
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Divining in this case at the foot of the Ladder, what will become of him that is on the top on't sitting trembling;
Divining in this case At the foot of the Ladder, what will become of him that is on the top oned sitting trembling;
vvg p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vmb vvi pp-f pno31 cst vbz p-acp dt n1 p-acp|pn31 vvg j-vvg;
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whether he will be turned off, or fetcht downe with a pardon, is extraordinary hard work to determine,
whither he will be turned off, or fetched down with a pardon, is extraordinary hard work to determine,
cs pns31 vmb vbi vvn a-acp, cc vvd a-acp p-acp dt n1, vbz j j n1 pc-acp vvi,
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and yet beares not upon any extraordinary office;
and yet bears not upon any extraordinary office;
cc av vvz xx p-acp d j n1;
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no Angel is dispatcht from heaven, to be an oracle in this difficult case, but it lyes upon our shoulders by ordinance.
no Angel is dispatched from heaven, to be an oracle in this difficult case, but it lies upon our shoulders by Ordinance.
dx n1 vbz vvn p-acp n1, pc-acp vbi dt n1 p-acp d j n1, cc-acp pn31 vvz p-acp po12 n2 p-acp n1.
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The Priests lips are to preserve knowledge. The Priests lips Are to preserve knowledge.
dt ng1 n2 vbr pc-acp vvi n1.
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If there be any divining in this extraordinary worke, tis not by extraordinary, but ordinary office;
If there be any divining in this extraordinary work, this not by extraordinary, but ordinary office;
cs pc-acp vbb d vvg p-acp d j n1, pn31|vbz xx p-acp j, cc-acp j n1;
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there is not one from the dead to tell who shall dye next; no one sent from hell, to tell who is to come next thither.
there is not one from the dead to tell who shall die next; no one sent from hell, to tell who is to come next thither.
pc-acp vbz xx pi p-acp dt j pc-acp vvi r-crq vmb vvi ord; dx pi vvn p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi r-crq vbz pc-acp vvi ord av.
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Things belonging both to the death and life of the soule, are made manifest by our ministration, by our labour;
Things belonging both to the death and life of the soul, Are made manifest by our ministration, by our labour;
n2 vvg d p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, vbr vvn j p-acp po12 n1, p-acp po12 n1;
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this is the killing paine of all our paynes, that all we do is rejected:
this is the killing pain of all our pains, that all we do is rejected:
d vbz dt j-vvg n1 pp-f d po12 n2, cst d pns12 vdb vbz vvn:
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wee are the Heralds of Heaven, the Trumpet of God, in which he sounds Retreat and March, fight and victory, funerall and triumph;
we Are the Heralds of Heaven, the Trumpet of God, in which he sounds Retreat and March, fight and victory, funeral and triumph;
pns12 vbr dt n2 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp r-crq pns31 vvz n1 cc n1, vvb cc n1, n1 cc n1;
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and yet we are necessitated to answer, as we are opposed;
and yet we Are necessitated to answer, as we Are opposed;
cc av pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi, c-acp pns12 vbr vvn;
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COLOS. 1.29. Striving according to his working, &c. STriving ] This word seconds the explanation given of the former, that the labour of the Ministery is very painfull, tis a putting off all powers externall and internall to it, to the utmost, tis a strife, contention, running for a victory, a fight, so the word is in severall places translated.COLOS. 1.29. Striving according to his working, etc. STriving ] This word seconds the explanation given of the former, that the labour of the Ministry is very painful, this a putting off all Powers external and internal to it, to the utmost, this a strife, contention, running for a victory, a fight, so the word is in several places translated.
np1. crd. vvg p-acp p-acp po31 n-vvg, av vvg ] d n1 vvz dt n1 vvn pp-f dt j, cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz av j, pn31|vbz dt vvg a-acp d n2 j cc j p-acp pn31, p-acp dt j, pn31|vbz dt n1, n1, vvg p-acp dt n1, dt n1, av dt n1 vbz p-acp j n2 vvn.
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Fight the good fight of faith. I have fought a good fight: in both places is the same word that here is translated, strive:Fight the good fight of faith. I have fought a good fight: in both places is the same word that Here is translated, strive:
vvb dt j n1 pp-f n1. pns11 vhb vvn dt j n1: p-acp d n2 vbz dt d n1 cst av vbz vvn, vvb:
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fighting, running for victory, they are acts wherein the whole man intends it selfe, as in matters of life and death.
fighting, running for victory, they Are acts wherein the Whole man intends it self, as in matters of life and death.
vvg, vvg p-acp n1, pns32 vbr n2 c-crq dt j-jn n1 vvz pn31 n1, c-acp p-acp n2 pp-f n1 cc n1.
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The worke of our calling is in the former word, generally and summarily exprest, in this word tis particularly specified,
The work of our calling is in the former word, generally and summarily expressed, in this word this particularly specified,
dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 vbz p-acp dt j n1, av-j cc av-j vvn, p-acp d n1 pn31|vbz av-j vvn,
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as it beares upon its particular and proper cause. When we say such a one labours this satisfies not;
as it bears upon its particular and proper cause. When we say such a one labours this Satisfies not;
c-acp pn31 vvz p-acp po31 j cc j n1. c-crq pns12 vvb d dt crd n2 d vvz xx;
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what is his labour? this question is answered by this following word in order to our calling.
what is his labour? this question is answered by this following word in order to our calling.
q-crq vbz po31 n1? d n1 vbz vvn p-acp d j-vvg n1 p-acp n1 p-acp po12 n-vvg.
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Our labour is in some sence the worst, the sowrest;
Our labour is in Some sense the worst, the sourest;
po12 n1 vbz p-acp d n1 dt js, dt js;
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tis contention, spirituall contention, (i.) a contention which hath its rise not from our owne spirit,
this contention, spiritual contention, (i.) a contention which hath its rise not from our own Spirit,
pn31|vbz n1, j n1, (uh.) dt n1 r-crq vhz po31 n1 xx p-acp po12 d n1,
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but from the spirit of God, and its termination in the spirit of man.
but from the Spirit of God, and its termination in the Spirit of man.
cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1.
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We strive not according to our own will, but according to his Word and Spirit that striveth and worketh in us.
We strive not according to our own will, but according to his Word and Spirit that striveth and works in us.
pns12 vvb xx vvg p-acp po12 d n1, cc-acp vvg p-acp po31 n1 cc n1 cst vvz cc vvz p-acp pno12.
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Contention hath a bad and a good acceptation, the spirit lights on fire of Hell sometimes,
Contention hath a bad and a good acceptation, the Spirit lights on fire of Hell sometime,
n1 vhz dt j cc dt j n1, dt n1 vvz p-acp n1 pp-f n1 av,
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and flames out of the mouth and burnes all that stand neere, in name, in whatsoever is deare; this is bad contention.
and flames out of the Mouth and burns all that stand near, in name, in whatsoever is deer; this is bad contention.
cc n2 av pp-f dt n1 cc vvz d cst vvb av-j, p-acp n1, p-acp r-crq vbz j-jn; d vbz j n1.
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Folly lurkes long in an unmortified soule, at last gets a head, and then words without wisdome or conscience toumble out one upon anothers backe,
Folly lurks long in an unmortified soul, At last gets a head, and then words without Wisdom or conscience tumble out one upon another's back,
n1 vvz av-j p-acp dt vvn n1, p-acp ord vvz dt n1, cc av n2 p-acp n1 cc n1 vvb av crd p-acp ng1-jn n1,
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as if they should toumble downe all that is before them, but they throw downe him onely from whom they come.
as if they should tumble down all that is before them, but they throw down him only from whom they come.
c-acp cs pns32 vmd vvi a-acp d cst vbz p-acp pno32, cc-acp pns32 vvb p-acp pno31 av-j p-acp ro-crq pns32 vvb.
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A fooles lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes; A Fools lips enter into contention, and his Mouth calls for Strokes;
dt ng1 n2 vvb p-acp n1, cc po31 n1 vvz p-acp n2;
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and in the next verse, a fooles mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soule, Prov. 18.6, 7. If standers by can keepe off the flame, this fire burnes no more houses then into which it comes.
and in the next verse, a Fools Mouth is his destruction, and his lips Are the snare of his soul, Curae 18.6, 7. If standers by can keep off the flame, this fire burns no more houses then into which it comes.
cc p-acp dt ord n1, dt ng1 n1 vbz po31 n1, cc po31 n2 vbr dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, np1 crd, crd cs n2 p-acp vmb vvi a-acp dt n1, d n1 vvz av-dx dc n2 cs p-acp r-crq pn31 vvz.
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The flame that comes out of one mans mouth, if it be not suckt in by another, onely one tenement is consumed;
The flame that comes out of one men Mouth, if it be not sucked in by Another, only one tenement is consumed;
dt n1 cst vvz av pp-f crd ng1 n1, cs pn31 vbb xx vvn p-acp p-acp j-jn, av-j crd n1 vbz vvn;
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folly is full of humour, humour disguiseth every person and action, and apprehends all for enemies,
folly is full of humour, humour disguiseth every person and actium, and apprehends all for enemies,
n1 vbz j pp-f n1, n1 vvz d n1 cc n1, cc vvz d p-acp n2,
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and so fights against, yea slayes with the tongue, deare friends for deadly foes, that is,
and so fights against, yea slays with the tongue, deer Friends for deadly foes, that is,
cc av vvz p-acp, uh vvz p-acp dt n1, j-jn n2 p-acp j n2, cst vbz,
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9714
as much as in him lies. Folly generates humour, humour is a bastard pride; now none so beautifull in any proceedings as the man himselfe;
as much as in him lies. Folly generates humour, humour is a bastard pride; now none so beautiful in any proceedings as the man himself;
c-acp d c-acp p-acp pno31 vvz. n1 vvz n1, n1 vbz dt n1 n1; av pix av j p-acp d n2-vvg p-acp dt n1 px31;
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9715
other folkes children are all untimely births, and mishapen brats, and deserve all to be murthered with the mouth, and bit to death.
other folks children Are all untimely births, and Misshapen brats, and deserve all to be murdered with the Mouth, and bit to death.
j-jn n2 n2 vbr d j n2, cc j-vvn n2, cc vvi d pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, cc vvd p-acp n1.
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9716
Butchery is some persons trade, neighbours children kild;
Butchery is Some Persons trade, neighbours children killed;
n1 vbz d ng1 n1, n2 n2 vvn;
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9717
quartered, and hung out to sale every day for all that come by, and will buy;
quartered, and hung out to sale every day for all that come by, and will buy;
vvn, cc vvd av p-acp n1 d n1 p-acp d cst vvb p-acp, cc vmb vvi;
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9718
pride hardens, the heare hardned, the man will runne against any one with his tongue, till he can get other weapons,
pride hardens, the hear hardened, the man will run against any one with his tongue, till he can get other weapons,
n1 vvz, dt n1 vvn, dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp d pi p-acp po31 n1, c-acp pns31 vmb vvi j-jn n2,
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9719
and spot himselfe all over with the blood of the best mans repute in the world, before his face.
and spot himself all over with the blood of the best men repute in the world, before his face.
cc vvi px31 d p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt js ng1 n1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp po31 n1.
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9720
Contention is a murthering of a mans off-spring before his face, and throwing the blood of them in his face:
Contention is a murdering of a men offspring before his face, and throwing the blood of them in his face:
n1 vbz dt j-vvg pp-f dt ng1 n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc vvg dt n1 pp-f pno32 p-acp po31 n1:
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9721
thou didst say this, and thou didst doe that Pride hardens, 'tas this property in every soule;
thou didst say this, and thou didst do that Pride hardens, 'tas this property in every soul;
pns21 vdd2 vvi d, cc pns21 vdd2 vdb cst n1 vvz, pn31|vhz d n1 p-acp d n1;
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9722
many hearts quard, and become sulpherous stones, the divell takes them up, and strikes fire with them, to burne all.
many hearts quard, and become sulphurous stones, the Devil Takes them up, and strikes fire with them, to burn all.
d n2 vvb, cc vvi j n2, dt n1 vvz pno32 a-acp, cc vvz n1 p-acp pno32, pc-acp vvi d.
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9723
Bad contention hath alwaies a diabolicall concurrence more or lesse;
Bad contention hath always a diabolical concurrence more or less;
j n1 vhz av dt j n1 av-dc cc av-dc;
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many things may charge and load the Gun, but the Divell gives fire still and makes it off,
many things may charge and load the Gun, but the devil gives fire still and makes it off,
d n2 vmb vvi cc vvi dt n1, cc-acp dt n1 vvz n1 av cc vvz pn31 a-acp,
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9725
and helpes to fetch out all that is within the man. Contention hath a good acceptation, good contention is an expliced zeale against sinne.
and helps to fetch out all that is within the man. Contention hath a good acceptation, good contention is an expliced zeal against sin.
cc vvz pc-acp vvi av d cst vbz p-acp dt n1. n1 vhz dt j n1, j n1 vbz dt j-vvn n1 p-acp n1.
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9726
Sinnes are of severall sorts, some have their tongues cut out of their mouthes by conscience,
Sinnes Are of several sorts, Some have their tongues Cut out of their mouths by conscience,
zz vbr pp-f j n2, d vhb po32 n2 vvn av pp-f po32 n2 p-acp n1,
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and can nor dare say nothing of their course;
and can nor Dare say nothing of their course;
cc vmb ccx vvi vvb pix pp-f po32 n1;
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others have their tongue in their head, and can and will say much for their sinne,
Others have their tongue in their head, and can and will say much for their sin,
n2-jn vhb po32 n1 p-acp po32 n1, cc vmb cc vmb vvi av-d p-acp po32 n1,
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though they die in the place.
though they die in the place.
cs pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1.
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Parts being considerable, such habits are made use of, iniquity establisheth it selfe by a law in such a soule, what one can make't out to be de jure, tis a case to be pleaded,
Parts being considerable, such habits Are made use of, iniquity Establisheth it self by a law in such a soul, what one can makeed out to be de jure, this a case to be pleaded,
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and the soule will plead in these cases with man, and the man will plead with any man, that his soule may hold its owne,
and the soul will plead in these cases with man, and the man will plead with any man, that his soul may hold its own,
cc dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp d n2 p-acp n1, cc dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp d n1, cst po31 n1 vmb vvi po31 d,
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and sin keepe warme where tis: parts and parties are therefore now drawn out, and strong reasons brought forth;
and since keep warm where this: parts and parties Are Therefore now drawn out, and strong Reasons brought forth;
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produce your strong reasons, saith the Prophet, Esay 41.21. Productions of this kinde, made abortives by truth, truth in strength drawn out against that which is false, enervating and silencing sinfull disputes and practices, is good contention.produce your strong Reasons, Says the Prophet, Isaiah 41.21. Productions of this kind, made abortives by truth, truth in strength drawn out against that which is false, enervating and silencing sinful disputes and practices, is good contention.
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Thus did Nehemiah contend, Then contended I with the Rulers and sayd, why is the house of God forsaken? what evill thing is this that ye doe? did not our fathers thus? and brought all this evill upon them? Nehem. 13. Man must not move as a beast which knowes not the ground he goes upon:
Thus did Nehemiah contend, Then contended I with the Rulers and said, why is the house of God forsaken? what evil thing is this that you do? did not our Father's thus? and brought all this evil upon them? Nehemiah 13. Man must not move as a beast which knows not the ground he Goes upon:
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action must have authority, and the production of this authority is sometimes necessary;
actium must have Authority, and the production of this Authority is sometime necessary;
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if this or that be not valid by rule, 'tis to be condemnd by the rule;
if this or that be not valid by Rule, it's to be condemned by the Rule;
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and this is every ones priviledge, that hath ability and opportunity, by vertue of a generall or a particular call;
and this is every ones privilege, that hath ability and opportunity, by virtue of a general or a particular call;
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by vertue of a generall call as a Christian, to resist sinne, and errour, which is a publique enemy and traytor to the State which any one may lay hands on;
by virtue of a general call as a Christian, to resist sin, and error, which is a public enemy and traitor to the State which any one may lay hands on;
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and therefore tis that Jude exhorted the Christians to put hand to this worke, as well as himselfe:
and Therefore this that U^de exhorted the Christians to put hand to this work, as well as himself:
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when hee wrote to them of a common salvation, he wrote unto them also about a common enemy, and told them that they ought to contribute strength against such as well as he;
when he wrote to them of a Common salvation, he wrote unto them also about a Common enemy, and told them that they ought to contribute strength against such as well as he;
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twas needfull for me to write unto you, and to exhort you that [ ye ] should earnestly contend for the faith. it needful for me to write unto you, and to exhort you that [ you ] should earnestly contend for the faith.
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You may thinke (as if he had said) that it is my worke onely, to contend for the faith,
You may think (as if he had said) that it is my work only, to contend for the faith,
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and against that which opposeth it, but it is so mine, that it is also yours by a generall calling;
and against that which Opposeth it, but it is so mine, that it is also yours by a general calling;
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persons by the advantage of a particular calling, draw a greater force into the field against the common enemy,
Persons by the advantage of a particular calling, draw a greater force into the field against the Common enemy,
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but others are bound to contribute what they have to this worke, as well as they.
but Others Are bound to contribute what they have to this work, as well as they.
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Wee are as men designed, and advantaged peculiarly, as Generals to lead in this sad worke, to which the Prophet speakes, Jeremy 15.10. Woe is me my mother, that thou hast borne me a man of strife.
we Are as men designed, and advantaged peculiarly, as Generals to led in this sad work, to which the Prophet speaks, Jeremiah 15.10. Woe is me my mother, that thou hast born me a man of strife.
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Jeremiah had a particular call from the wombe, to live as a Solamander in the fire all his daies;Jeremiah had a particular call from the womb, to live as a Solamander in the fire all his days;
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these as gifted and wealthy persons, raise more force, and bring a greater strength into the the field then others can,
these as gifted and wealthy Persons, raise more force, and bring a greater strength into thee the field then Others can,
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but the worke beares upon all;
but the work bears upon all;
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The Apostle intimates it, in that hee speakes as putting into this worke onely as one, whereunto I also labour, and striving according to his working in me.
The Apostle intimates it, in that he speaks as putting into this work only as one, whereunto I also labour, and striving according to his working in me.
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My purpose is to be precise in this point, and to pursue onely the divine nature of contention, which lies in two things, a holy rise, and a holy scope.
My purpose is to be precise in this point, and to pursue only the divine nature of contention, which lies in two things, a holy rise, and a holy scope.
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Many bad things boyle in an evill nature, these now and then boyle over, and scald standers by, in something that is worthy:
Many bad things boil in an evil nature, these now and then boil over, and scald standers by, in something that is worthy:
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bitter language may come from a sweet spirit, but then the person is in a temptation,
bitter language may come from a sweet Spirit, but then the person is in a temptation,
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and his contest against sinne sinfull and successesse, in order to what might be simply meant:
and his contest against sin sinful and successesse, in order to what might be simply meant:
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at first setting out opposition externall which springs from any such bad principle internall, staines the nature of the act quite through;
At First setting out opposition external which springs from any such bad principle internal, stains the nature of the act quite through;
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there is a warre from ones lust, as the Apostle James saith;
there is a war from ones lust, as the Apostle James Says;
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the spirit within dissents some person without, and therefore spits in his face, when it speakes to him, that every one may know him,
the Spirit within dissents Some person without, and Therefore spits in his face, when it speaks to him, that every one may know him,
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and have as low an esteeme of him as he hath.
and have as low an esteem of him as he hath.
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Affection prejudiced, in order to the person I deale with, and so opposition the fruit of an ill disposition, this is impure contention.
Affection prejudiced, in order to the person I deal with, and so opposition the fruit of an ill disposition, this is impure contention.
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Fire of this nature is heavenly, when it springs from love to the man, and hatred to his sinne:
Fire of this nature is heavenly, when it springs from love to the man, and hatred to his sin:
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sinne is such an ugly thing, that it becomes no body, no not a friend; tis a blacke spot, but not a beauty spot in any ones face;
sin is such an ugly thing, that it becomes no body, no not a friend; this a black spot, but not a beauty spot in any ones face;
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set it where you will, cut it how you will;
Set it where you will, Cut it how you will;
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when love moulds words to discover so much to the face of him that thinkes otherwise;
when love moulds words to discover so much to the face of him that thinks otherwise;
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I would not have any one that I love, live or die in any thing that Christ hates:
I would not have any one that I love, live or die in any thing that christ hates:
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This is Divine contention, precious balme.
This is Divine contention, precious balm.
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Divine contention hath a divine rise, a divine scope, which is to convince, and to convert;
Divine contention hath a divine rise, a divine scope, which is to convince, and to convert;
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truth is lovely in the eye, as well as in the practice; yet hath many gainsayers in both;
truth is lovely in the eye, as well as in the practice; yet hath many gainsayers in both;
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these must be replied to, till they have nothing to say to any purpose;
these must be replied to, till they have nothing to say to any purpose;
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objections of waight are a considerable spirituall army, and ought to be encountered, though fooles must not be answered in their folly.
objections of weight Are a considerable spiritual army, and ought to be encountered, though Fools must not be answered in their folly.
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There is gainsaying with tongue or conscience; dispute must be so steeld with truth, till one or both be silenced;
There is gainsaying with tongue or conscience; dispute must be so steeled with truth, till one or both be silenced;
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the Scriptures are sufficient this way, they are given by inspiration, and profitable for doctrine, for reproofe, for conviction, 2 Tim. 3.16.
the Scriptures Are sufficient this Way, they Are given by inspiration, and profitable for Doctrine, for reproof, for conviction, 2 Tim. 3.16.
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Weapons drawne out of the word, and so skilfully and reverently used, till pride be stabd,
Weapons drawn out of the word, and so skilfully and reverently used, till pride be stabbed,
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and conscience speechlesse, and breathing out its last for the evill course it walkt in;
and conscience speechless, and breathing out its last for the evil course it walked in;
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this is handling the Word of God, and the soule of man, not deceitfully, but really, and is holy strife;
this is handling the Word of God, and the soul of man, not deceitfully, but really, and is holy strife;
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deckes set a fire not to burne the ship, but to blow up them at top that would take the whole vessell.
decks Set a fire not to burn the ship, but to blow up them At top that would take the Whole vessel.
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Contention is not onely to stop, but to turne a sinner; tis a travell, and pangs cease not till satan be ruind, and Christ formd.
Contention is not only to stop, but to turn a sinner; this a travel, and pangs cease not till satan be ruined, and christ formed.
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Conviction and conversion are two things;
Conviction and conversion Are two things;
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a man may feele the evill of his owne way, and yet taste no sweet in Christs;
a man may feel the evil of his own Way, and yet taste no sweet in Christ;
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vomiting is painfull, the stomacke takes great dislike and offence at what it opened its mouth greedily to take in;
vomiting is painful, the stomach Takes great dislike and offence At what it opened its Mouth greedily to take in;
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one would thinke in this case twere impossible that what is so violently thrown out, should ever be savoured, and taken in againe;
one would think in this case it impossible that what is so violently thrown out, should ever be savoured, and taken in again;
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yet not in this case, (therefore in no case with some creatures) is there an abhorring for ever.
yet not in this case, (Therefore in no case with Some creatures) is there an abhorring for ever.
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Dogs will returne to their vomit, and sinners, but shadowed in that metaphor: spirituall strife is to make certaine the state of a Christian;
Dogs will return to their vomit, and Sinners, but shadowed in that metaphor: spiritual strife is to make certain the state of a Christian;
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yea, to give the ultimate or utmost of this state;
yea, to give the ultimate or utmost of this state;
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to make former vomitings, old sinnes, yea, old graces (i.) graces in such and such a degree, to be forgotten;
to make former vomitings, old Sins, yea, old graces (i.) graces in such and such a degree, to be forgotten;
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to put forward, and to present every one perfect, in parts, perfect in degrees, which is the emphasis and connexion of the frontice terme of the Text, That wee may present every man perfect in Christ [ whereunto ] I labour and strive.
to put forward, and to present every one perfect, in parts, perfect in Degrees, which is the emphasis and connexion of the frontice term of the Text, That we may present every man perfect in christ [ whereunto ] I labour and strive.
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Holy strife tends to bring persons to perfection, it is fighting a good fight; the issue of which is, the soule able to lay hold of eternall life; able to let go hold of sin, of any sin,
Holy strife tends to bring Persons to perfection, it is fighting a good fight; the issue of which is, the soul able to lay hold of Eternal life; able to let go hold of since, of any since,
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and to take hold of any grace;
and to take hold of any grace;
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of all grace, of eternall life. Running of this kind is in its scope as others, to obtaine, (i.) the glory of God and salvation of the soule;
of all grace, of Eternal life. Running of this kind is in its scope as Others, to obtain, (i.) the glory of God and salvation of the soul;
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our fight of this kind, is not onely to kill, but to make alive; to make an eternall death and an eternall life;
our fight of this kind, is not only to kill, but to make alive; to make an Eternal death and an Eternal life;
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to make an eternall death to sin, and an eternall life to Christ. Strife is common now, all the world is on fire;
to make an Eternal death to since, and an Eternal life to christ. Strife is Common now, all the world is on fire;
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but tis so voyd of divine property, that I know not what will become of us all;
but this so void of divine property, that I know not what will become of us all;
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tis hell fire that burnes onely to torment persons, and augment sinnes; such is our lung and tongue contests at this day;
this hell fire that burns only to torment Persons, and augment Sins; such is our lung and tongue contests At this day;
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as for other fights (the Lord be gracious to us) they are very bloody,
as for other fights (the Lord be gracious to us) they Are very bloody,
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but what their nature is otherwise, I am unskild to speake: heart fight makes hand fight;
but what their nature is otherwise, I am unskilled to speak: heart fight makes hand fight;
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love was slaine before our wars began, or we had never gone together by the eares with any weapon, neither with tongue nor hand.
love was slain before our wars began, or we had never gone together by the ears with any weapon, neither with tongue nor hand.
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Justice hath found us out, and turnd our inside outwards; what will be in the end God knowes;
justice hath found us out, and turned our inside outward; what will be in the end God knows;
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if the Spirit of Christ be wanting in contention, tis the saddest worke in the world,
if the Spirit of christ be wanting in contention, this the Saddest work in the world,
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and of the most desperate issue, and yet nothing puts upon greater temptation this way.
and of the most desperate issue, and yet nothing puts upon greater temptation this Way.
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When a house is a fire a little winde will make the blaze very big, big enough to consume all;
When a house is a fire a little wind will make the blaze very big, big enough to consume all;
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when David had his Sword by his side, how quickly was he over-heated by a foole? tis so in spirituall contests,
when David had his Sword by his side, how quickly was he overheated by a fool? this so in spiritual contests,
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when friends meet to argue, they are as souldiers with their weapons by their sides;
when Friends meet to argue, they Are as Soldiers with their weapons by their sides;
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one foole now in the company, a little folly throwne out over-heats and fires all of a sudden,
one fool now in the company, a little folly thrown out overheat and fires all of a sudden,
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and sets all together by the eares, if Christ be not very gracious.
and sets all together by the ears, if christ be not very gracious.
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Selfe must be first slaine in me, before I goe to destroy any part of selfe in another;
Self must be First slain in me, before I go to destroy any part of self in Another;
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otherwise I shall wound mine owne soule, when I goe to cure anothers; vain-glory is conceited, such a man is a reformer of all but one;
otherwise I shall wound mine own soul, when I go to cure another's; vainglory is conceited, such a man is a reformer of all but one;
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this exactnesse, because it cannot accomplish it selfe, turnes into frowardnesse; and now he that cannot mend all will marre all;
this exactness, Because it cannot accomplish it self, turns into frowardness; and now he that cannot mend all will mar all;
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the froward soule sowes strife, saith Solomon, Prov. 16.28. These are the most dangerous persons of all:the froward soul sows strife, Says Solomon, Curae 16.28. These Are the most dangerous Persons of all:
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there is a strife of words, and a strife of matter; reason, not passion, must onely fight against folly; this makes conquest and honour;
there is a strife of words, and a strife of matter; reason, not passion, must only fight against folly; this makes conquest and honour;
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strength and vigour of matter, not violence and virulency of words and lust;
strength and vigour of matter, not violence and virulency of words and lust;
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in this latter strife wee can doe nothing that is honourable to our selves, or benificiall to others;
in this latter strife we can do nothing that is honourable to our selves, or benificiall to Others;
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and therefore its a strife utterly forbidden by the Apostle, Phil. 2.3. Let nothing be done through strife or vain-glory, but i• lownesse of mind let each esteeme other better then themselves.
and Therefore its a strife utterly forbidden by the Apostle, Philip 2.3. Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory, but i• lowness of mind let each esteem other better then themselves.
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Yet let not what is honourable be condemnd with that which is dishonourable. I am to strive with any to plucke a brand out of the fire;
Yet let not what is honourable be condemned with that which is dishonourable. I am to strive with any to pluck a brand out of the fire;
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men come not out of the armes of a harlot with ease;
men come not out of the arms of a harlot with ease;
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tis not divine strife, but diabolicall that is our plague at this day, and this in no mans heart more,
this not divine strife, but diabolical that is our plague At this day, and this in no men heart more,
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then in theirs that cry-out most of the divisions of the Land, sects, schismes, and factions.
then in theirs that cry-out most of the divisions of the Land, Sects, schisms, and factions.
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I have not a word to say for any one that walkes besides rule.
I have not a word to say for any one that walks beside Rule.
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That strife in sacred things, which strikes at mens honours, liberties, and the like, is fire not from above,
That strife in sacred things, which strikes At men's honours, Liberties, and the like, is fire not from above,
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but from below, and will keepe persons and Kingdoms low; the sword will never be turnd into a plowsheare, nor want worke in the world, while this spirit lives.
but from below, and will keep Persons and Kingdoms low; the sword will never be turned into a plowsheare, nor want work in the world, while this Spirit lives.
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Our weapons in divine things are spirituall;
Our weapons in divine things Are spiritual;
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if we make them carnall, we shall abuse institution, and attempt to kill the King of the Jewes in the Cradle, to keepe our selves King;
if we make them carnal, we shall abuse Institution, and attempt to kill the King of the Jews in the Cradle, to keep our selves King;
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truth shall no sooner bud, but have its braines knockt out with a club; which hath been the effectuall argument of Antichrist, these many hundred yeeres;
truth shall no sooner bud, but have its brains knocked out with a club; which hath been the effectual argument of Antichrist, these many hundred Years;
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and the argument of Episcopacy now on foot in the field, which hath cost a great deale of blood to answer;
and the argument of Episcopacy now on foot in the field, which hath cost a great deal of blood to answer;
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which should make us and posterity for ever after us, to abhor such kind of strivings, to advance the things that we thinke Christs.
which should make us and posterity for ever After us, to abhor such kind of strivings, to advance the things that we think Christ.
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I have now opened to you the weightiest point in Divinity ▪ that vpon which your temporall and eternall good depends, a very considerable point,
I have now opened to you the Weightiest point in Divinity ▪ that upon which your temporal and Eternal good depends, a very considerable point,
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and in this way I come unto thee, saith the Prophet. Forgivenesse in the court of conscience, est actus repetitus.
and in this Way I come unto thee, Says the Prophet. Forgiveness in the court of conscience, est actus repetitus.
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Mercy thou hast ordained to go forth in a multipli'd way, in a repeated and a renewed way,
Mercy thou hast ordained to go forth in a multiplied Way, in a repeated and a renewed Way,
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As such a multiplied act doth David apprehend mercy, and maketh towards it: According to the multitude of thy tender mercies, blot out my transgressions.
As such a multiplied act does David apprehend mercy, and makes towards it: According to the multitude of thy tender Mercies, blot out my transgressions.
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Forgivenesse is a daily thing with him are forgivenesses, saith Daniel; and God doth multiply to pardon, saith the Prophet Esay, 55.7. Forgivenesse is actus multiplicatus, and this with the property thereof, and this property essentiall, and which destroyed as many misled persons now do, destroy forgivenesse and destroy their souls.
Forgiveness is a daily thing with him Are Forgivenesses, Says daniel; and God does multiply to pardon, Says the Prophet Isaiah, 55.7. Forgiveness is actus multiplicatus, and this with the property thereof, and this property essential, and which destroyed as many misled Persons now do, destroy forgiveness and destroy their Souls.
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we must pray daily for the forgivenesse of debts, or else they are as not forgiven, in order to internall sense, and externall suffering.
we must pray daily for the forgiveness of debts, or Else they Are as not forgiven, in order to internal sense, and external suffering.
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We are forgiven this day, and we are forgiven to morrow, and when to morrow comes, a man must be in this to •e again;
We Are forgiven this day, and we Are forgiven to morrow, and when to morrow comes, a man must be in this to •e again;
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a repeated act in order to chastisements, though not in order to condigne punishment.
a repeated act in order to chastisements, though not in order to condign punishment.
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'Tis actus numeratas, a numerall act, an act repeated, in order to sense, though not in order to the thing it self to wit, sinne:
It's actus numeratas, a numeral act, an act repeated, in order to sense, though not in order to the thing it self to wit, sin:
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Coloss. 1.14. Even the forgivenesse of sinne. THe essence of Christianity, and the foundation of all felicity.Coloss. 1.14. Even the forgiveness of sin. THe essence of Christianity, and the Foundation of all felicity.
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providence now puts me plainly to speak of to you. This last clause of the verse is an application of the former:
providence now puts me plainly to speak of to you. This last clause of the verse is an application of the former:
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what is first borrowedly, is here properly expressed:
what is First borrowedly, is Here properly expressed:
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if you understand not spirituall redemption, 'tis forgivenesse of sinne. In whom we have redemption through his bloud, [ the forgivenesse of sinne.
if you understand not spiritual redemption, it's forgiveness of sin. In whom we have redemption through his blood, [ the forgiveness of sin.
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Forgivenesse notes two things, and so doth sinne ▪ which shall be touched in their order.
Forgiveness notes two things, and so does sin ▪ which shall be touched in their order.
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Forgivenesse necessarily notes transgression, and therefore are they here both joyned together, forgivenesse of sinnes. Sinne is transgressio legis, man out of his way his action is trespasse, he eats forbidden fruit;
Forgiveness necessarily notes Transgression, and Therefore Are they Here both joined together, forgiveness of Sins. Sin is transgressio Legis, man out of his Way his actium is trespass, he eats forbidden fruit;
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his life is disallowed by truth, and his person abhorred by God.
his life is disallowed by truth, and his person abhorred by God.
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Man in his best state was an inferiour, inferiority is minority, and hath alwayes some observation upon it, to speak it out to beholders;
Man in his best state was an inferior, inferiority is minority, and hath always Some observation upon it, to speak it out to beholders;
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the will of God was mans law and his felicity, the observation of this was was the acknowledgement of his distance,
the will of God was men law and his felicity, the observation of this was was the acknowledgement of his distance,
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and yet his fellowship with God, and his heaven upon earth. The state of inferiority though so blessed, yet disliked;
and yet his fellowship with God, and his heaven upon earth. The state of inferiority though so blessed, yet disliked;
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which work beeing wrought, justification follows actually.
which work being wrought, justification follows actually.
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man would be no inferiour, but equall another god:
man would be no inferior, but equal Another god:
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Dislike of condition made transgression, the soul did sinne, (as that expression in Ezekiel is) as well as the body;
Dislike of condition made Transgression, the soul did sin, (as that expression in Ezekielem is) as well as the body;
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the eye changed its object, and carried the heart with it;
the eye changed its Object, and carried the heart with it;
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fruit forbidden was looked upon, and then pleasant to the eyes, and to be desired to make one wise.
fruit forbidden was looked upon, and then pleasant to the eyes, and to be desired to make one wise.
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That heart which had the will of God perfectly written upon it, and the glorious presence of God as the daily majesty of it, broke out against both, to the prosecution of its own private will,
That heart which had the will of God perfectly written upon it, and the glorious presence of God as the daily majesty of it, broke out against both, to the prosecution of its own private will,
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as such an absolute being, venturing its prerogative to raise or ruin his condition, which made Adams transgression without similitude, as the Apostle speaks (who had not sinned after the similitude of Adams transgression.) Our transgression is the transgression of the law written in books, his was the transgression of the law written in his heart;
as such an absolute being, venturing its prerogative to raise or ruin his condition, which made Adams Transgression without similitude, as the Apostle speaks (who had not sinned After the similitude of Adams Transgression.) Our Transgression is the Transgression of the law written in books, his was the Transgression of the law written in his heart;
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sinnes of the latter sort the Apostle did mean here, forgivenesse of transgression against the externall written word of Christ.
Sins of the latter sort the Apostle did mean Here, forgiveness of Transgression against the external written word of christ.
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Sinne notes transgression and it notes guilt:
Sin notes Transgression and it notes guilt:
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Miscarriage of the hand in making a blot, that's over presently, but the blot abides as long as the paper is; Now you say, We see;
Miscarriage of the hand in making a blot, that's over presently, but the blot abides as long as the paper is; Now you say, We see;
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sin is an abiding thing, the act dies as soon as done, but the obliquity of the act lives as long as the soul is.
since is an abiding thing, the act die as soon as done, but the obliquity of the act lives as long as the soul is.
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therefore your sinne remains, saith Christ.Therefore your sin remains, Says christ.
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These words materially considered, died assoon as spoken, but the wickednesse of these words lives, remains. Where? upon record in the breast of God, which is beyond all record, to meet the man when he goes out of this world.
These words materially considered, died As soon as spoken, but the wickedness of these words lives, remains. Where? upon record in the breast of God, which is beyond all record, to meet the man when he Goes out of this world.
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Sinne hath two things in it, obliquity and obligation, transgression of truth, and obligement to wrath, God layes sinne to heart,
Sin hath two things in it, obliquity and obligation, Transgression of truth, and obligement to wrath, God lays sin to heart,
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Sinne in the text notes three things; act, obliquity, & obligation; and forgivenesse takes off all these, and I will now tell you what that is.
Sin in the text notes three things; act, obliquity, & obligation; and forgiveness Takes off all these, and I will now tell you what that is.
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and keeps it there, though we do not. Trespasse makes debt;
and keeps it there, though we do not. Trespass makes debt;
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obligation to Gods displeasure, is the debt of sinne, this is bloud upon the man that shed it, the spots of the bloud sticking fast upon the murtherer to detect him,
obligation to God's displeasure, is the debt of sin, this is blood upon the man that shed it, the spots of the blood sticking fast upon the murderer to detect him,
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and bring him to the gallows.
and bring him to the gallows.
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His bloud be upon us, said they, that is, whatsoever it obliges to in this world or in the world to come, let that fall on us.His blood be upon us, said they, that is, whatsoever it obliges to in this world or in the world to come, let that fallen on us.
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therefore let every man smite his breast. and say, Shall I die in my sinne, or shall I die in thy favour.
Therefore let every man smite his breast. and say, Shall I die in my sin, or shall I die in thy favour.
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bodies leave bloud, bloud leaves spirits, spirits leave this world apace, but ah Lord, to what world do they go? England, wicked England, where dost thou bury thy dead, thy dead souls which depart by troups? in heaven or in hell? One sad thing let me tell you all, Death is at your doore,
bodies leave blood, blood leaves spirits, spirits leave this world apace, but ah Lord, to what world do they go? England, wicked England, where dost thou bury thy dead, thy dead Souls which depart by troops? in heaven or in hell? One sad thing let me tell you all, Death is At your door,
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Sinners, are your sinnes forgiven? Execution is generall, great and small are truss'd up every where:
Sinners, Are your Sins forgiven? Execution is general, great and small Are trussed up every where:
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and his trumpets sound sadly in every Countie; Drunkards, swearers, bad good, come away to judgement;
and his trumpets found sadly in every County; Drunkards, swearers, bad good, come away to judgement;
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Sinners, are your sinnes forgiven? A dreadfull throne is palpably errected, the judge of all the world is now riding his circuit in England,
Sinners, Are your Sins forgiven? A dreadful throne is palpably erected, the judge of all the world is now riding his circuit in England,
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and circumstanced with a very considerable time, 'tis a bloudy time, a very bloudy deadly time.
and circumstanced with a very considerable time, it's a bloody time, a very bloody deadly time.
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Forgivenesse notes remission, which is the term in the originall NONLATINALPHABET, remissio, remittere quasi retromittere, which signifieth the sending of a thing back again from whence 'twas taken, the unravelling and undoing of a thing misdone, the nullifying of a disallowed and unlawfull action.
Forgiveness notes remission, which is the term in the original, Remission, Remittere quasi retromittere, which signifies the sending of a thing back again from whence 'twas taken, the unravelling and undoing of a thing misdone, the nullifying of a disallowed and unlawful actium.
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As sinne makes void the law, and nullifies it, so doth forgivenesse nullifie and make void sinne:
As sin makes void the law, and nullifies it, so does forgiveness nullify and make void sin:
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obliquity and obligation not onely nullified, but the very act that bare these, all nullified by forgetfulnesse,
obliquity and obligation not only nullified, but the very act that bore these, all nullified by forgetfulness,
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and therefore is forgivenesse called forgetfulnesse, I will remember their iniquities no more.
and Therefore is forgiveness called forgetfulness, I will Remember their iniquities no more.
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Iniquity notes the crookednesse of the action, and the incongruity of it to rule, and this is as if it had never been, remembred no more. And not onely iniquity is blotted out,
Iniquity notes the crookedness of the actium, and the incongruity of it to Rule, and this is as if it had never been, remembered no more. And not only iniquity is blotted out,
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but the very act that bears this obliquity: therefore as you read of subduing, so of destroying the work of the devil:
but the very act that bears this obliquity: Therefore as you read of subduing, so of destroying the work of the Devil:
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and therefore is pardon elsewhere called blotting out iniquity as a cloud:
and Therefore is pardon elsewhere called blotting out iniquity as a cloud:
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a cloud is by superiour power of the heavens nullified, neither form nor matter to be found, not any circumstance like it, to note that ever such a being was;
a cloud is by superior power of the heavens nullified, neither from nor matter to be found, not any circumstance like it, to note that ever such a being was;
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and this is our state in Christ, we are remitted, we are retromissi, sent back again to our first condition,
and this is our state in christ, we Are remitted, we Are retromissi, sent back again to our First condition,
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as when we were in Paradise, no more mentioned, nor no more thought os, rhen of Adam before his fall.
as when we were in Paradise, no more mentioned, nor no more Thought os, rhen of Adam before his fallen.
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What we were in our own person then, that we are now in the person of Christ, which lived and died for us.
What we were in our own person then, that we Are now in the person of christ, which lived and died for us.
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Forgivenesse notes reconciliation, reconciliation notes acceptation to favour, and acceptation to favour notes peace of conscience, joy in the holy Ghost,
Forgiveness notes reconciliation, reconciliation notes acceptation to favour, and acceptation to favour notes peace of conscience, joy in the holy Ghost,
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and fruition of glory, as many blessings as heaven and earth can hold, as many blessings as a God can hold, which is greater then heaven and earth.
and fruition of glory, as many blessings as heaven and earth can hold, as many blessings as a God can hold, which is greater then heaven and earth.
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Sinne separates, God and man are out, and God-man interposeth with his life, and gives up this wholly to the last drop of bloud in this quarrell,
Sin separates, God and man Are out, and God-man interposeth with his life, and gives up this wholly to the last drop of blood in this quarrel,
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and in this is justice satisfied, and all truth fulfilled, and Christ as a generall person designed so to act in the person of many,
and in this is Justice satisfied, and all truth fulfilled, and christ as a general person designed so to act in the person of many,
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and so hath reconciled two in one body, God and man, and hath slain the enmity that was between them:
and so hath reconciled two in one body, God and man, and hath slave the enmity that was between them:
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And that he might reconcile both unto God in one body, by the crosse, having slain enmity thereby, Ephes. 2.15, 16. that is, Jews and Gentiles one unto another,And that he might reconcile both unto God in one body, by the cross, having slave enmity thereby, Ephesians 2.15, 16. that is, jews and Gentiles one unto Another,
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and borh unto God by the expiration of such a noble life in such a cursed death as the Crosse.
and borh unto God by the expiration of such a noble life in such a cursed death as the Cross.
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The summe of all is this, Forgivenesse of sinne is an act of God, putting all transgressions utterly out of remembrance,
The sum of all is this, Forgiveness of sin is an act of God, putting all transgressions utterly out of remembrance,
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and esteeming our persons in crucified Christ as Christ, the dearest to himself, and so held communion with,
and esteeming our Persons in Crucified christ as christ, the dearest to himself, and so held communion with,
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and dispensed to, both here and hereafter, I say, 'tis an act of God: this act is evangelicall:
and dispensed to, both Here and hereafter, I say, it's an act of God: this act is Evangelical:
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pardon springs from compassion, kindnesse makes God ready to forgive, and not any motive from without him:
pardon springs from compassion, kindness makes God ready to forgive, and not any motive from without him:
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Thou Lord art good, and ready to forgive, plenteous in mercy, Psal. 86.5. The latter expression explains the former;Thou Lord art good, and ready to forgive, plenteous in mercy, Psalm 86.5. The latter expression explains the former;
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good, that is, plenteous in mercy, and this makes readinesse to pardon;good, that is, plenteous in mercy, and this makes readiness to pardon;
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were not God plenteous in kindnesse, a God rich in love, he would never be ready to pardon sinne,
were not God plenteous in kindness, a God rich in love, he would never be ready to pardon sin,
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because it destroyes his visible being, all this world and all things in it, yea it destroyes his invisible being;
Because it Destroys his visible being, all this world and all things in it, yea it Destroys his invisible being;
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God is no God without, nor no God within: The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God.
God is no God without, nor no God within: The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God.
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He affirms it to Gods face within, the fool doth this, that is, the man that lives in his sinne.
He affirms it to God's face within, the fool does this, that is, the man that lives in his sin.
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Can you forget such as would crush you to nothing? 'Tis a conditionall act: Men must repent, and then God forgives.
Can you forget such as would crush you to nothing? It's a conditional act: Men must Repent, and then God forgives.
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Repent that your sinnes may be blotted out, thus runs the Gospel throughout. Repentance hath two things; repent that your Sins may be blotted out, thus runs the Gospel throughout. Repentance hath two things;
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sence of sinne, and faith in Christ, which grace is said to justifie, because a necessary condition of justification,
sense of sin, and faith in christ, which grace is said to justify, Because a necessary condition of justification,
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and without which, though not for which doth God forgive. Abraham believed, and it was imputed to him for righteousnesse;
and without which, though not for which does God forgive. Abraham believed, and it was imputed to him for righteousness;
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which is as much as if the holy Ghost had said, Abraham went in the right way of justification,
which is as much as if the holy Ghost had said, Abraham went in the right Way of justification,
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and so found it, he sought it not by works, but by faith ▪ (for you know that's the dispute there.) This was imputed to him for righteousnesse, this ▪ that is, not nudus actus cred•ndi, the naked act of believing;
and so found it, he sought it not by works, but by faith ▪ (for you know that's the dispute there.) This was imputed to him for righteousness, this ▪ that is, not Nudus actus cred•ndi, the naked act of believing;
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the act abstractively considered, but con•unctively considered as such a hand laying hold of such a person, this is the condition which the Gospel calls for, that Christ be trusted in which also God works;
the act abstractively considered, but con•unctively considered as such a hand laying hold of such a person, this is the condition which the Gospel calls for, that christ be trusted in which also God works;
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the mans Religion is sometimes of a higher and nobler, sometimes of a meaner and lower straine,
the men Religion is sometime of a higher and Nobler, sometime of a meaner and lower strain,
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as will best correspond observers but still in its scope, one, to catch Flies, to live upon some imperfect thing that is met with in the motion;
as will best correspond observers but still in its scope, one, to catch Flies, to live upon Some imperfect thing that is met with in the motion;
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and when no Flies can be catcht, neither by flying high, nor flying low, no carnall incouragement,
and when no Flies can be catched, neither by flying high, nor flying low, no carnal encouragement,
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then keepe the neast, the house, and do nothing.
then keep the nest, the house, and do nothing.
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Christians that live upon the vermin of their motion, are up and downe, high and low, very uncertaine in sanctity and consolation,
Christians that live upon the vermin of their motion, Are up and down, high and low, very uncertain in sanctity and consolation,
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and this may characterise every man to himselfe, that is not practically cleare in this point, that habit and act are both of Christ.
and this may characterise every man to himself, that is not practically clear in this point, that habit and act Are both of christ.
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By-things lookt at, cannot bring in nor beare up, such a noble life as we pretend to when we professe a religious life;
By-things looked At, cannot bring in nor bear up, such a noble life as we pretend to when we profess a religious life;
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this life is according to every dram drawne from Christ, 'tis not from the speciousnesse of our owne action, nor from other folkes incouragement.
this life is according to every dram drawn from christ, it's not from the speciousness of our own actium, nor from other folks encouragement.
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This time is full of straits, externall ingagements byasse men much, about internall and externall things;
This time is full of straits, external engagements bias men much, about internal and external things;
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if this temptation were over saith one, I would take a better course. No thou wouldst not:
if this temptation were over Says one, I would take a better course. No thou Wouldst not:
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courage to the things that are noble, springs not from any earthly advantage;
courage to the things that Are noble, springs not from any earthly advantage;
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if all secular authority in the Land, should say, they would secure thee, for any dammage that thou shouldest suffer, in pursuite of such a Religious cause,
if all secular Authority in the Land, should say, they would secure thee, for any damage that thou Shouldst suffer, in pursuit of such a Religious cause,
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yet would thine owne heart fall off like the Jsraelites from entring the holy Land,
yet would thine own heart fallen off like the Israelites from entering the holy Land,
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and thou wouldest as they, step back, when at the doore ready to enter, who though Moses and Aaron bid them to enter, yet they fell off:
and thou Wouldst as they, step back, when At the door ready to enter, who though Moses and Aaron bid them to enter, yet they fell off:
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so though Parliament and Synod were at thy back, and did incourage thee to enter,
so though Parliament and Synod were At thy back, and did encourage thee to enter,
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yet if thou have no other incouragement, thou wilt not step a step in the wayes of God;
yet if thou have no other encouragement, thou wilt not step a step in the ways of God;
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by the grace of God J am that J am, saith Paul; let all the men in the World be never so gratious to thee,by the grace of God J am that J am, Says Paul; let all the men in the World be never so gracious to thee,
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yet wilt thou be as ungratious as thou art, to the day of thy death, if the grace of Christ do not put Spirit and Life into thee. Externall inducement is nothing;
yet wilt thou be as ungracious as thou art, to the day of thy death, if the grace of christ do not put Spirit and Life into thee. External inducement is nothing;
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that mans Religion is nothing that thinks otherwise, and 'twill prove so to his shame and losse,
that men Religion is nothing that thinks otherwise, and it'll prove so to his shame and loss,
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if his eyes be not opened to see it.
if his eyes be not opened to see it.
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If a man speake meerly of a naturall life, that is, a life as a man,
If a man speak merely of a natural life, that is, a life as a man,
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as such a creature, then a man may say of externall good things, as Hezekiah of health and strength,
as such a creature, then a man may say of external good things, as Hezekiah of health and strength,
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and other outward advantages, in these is the life of my spirit: but if you speake of Divine Life, life to that which is Heavenly;
and other outward advantages, in these is the life of my Spirit: but if you speak of Divine Life, life to that which is Heavenly;
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in riches, honours, friends, parts, in no exernall thing, in no internall thing, but in Christ, is the life of my spirit;
in riches, honours, Friends, parts, in no exernall thing, in no internal thing, but in christ, is the life of my Spirit;
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according to his working, not according to my own working, shall I worke for God, and for his glory.according to his working, not according to my own working, shall I work for God, and for his glory.
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Stratagents and wiles, is much made use of in these times of woe; Satan uses it too:
Stratagents and wiles, is much made use of in these times of woe; Satan uses it too:
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stay saith hee, till Parliament and Synod put life into thee, till they doe this,
stay Says he, till Parliament and Synod put life into thee, till they do this,
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and they do that, ('tis good to honour authority, in that which is proper to such authority) but so you may stay till the sword of Gods wrath that is in the Land kill you all.
and they do that, (it's good to honour Authority, in that which is proper to such Authority) but so you may stay till the sword of God's wrath that is in the Land kill you all.
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Worke according to his working within you, and take heed of checking this, to waite for others working without you, to set you forward;
Work according to his working within you, and take heed of checking this, to wait for Others working without you, to Set you forward;
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strangle the quicknings of the spirit, and expect quicknings from men, and thou wilt be executed by conscience for the greatest murtherer in the World.
strangle the quickenings of the Spirit, and expect quickenings from men, and thou wilt be executed by conscience for the greatest murderer in the World.
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Our life beares upon the operation of Christ.
Our life bears upon the operation of christ.
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Lets make Christ the fountaine, and then lets draw as much water of life from him as may bee.
Lets make christ the fountain, and then lets draw as much water of life from him as may be.
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You see how exact and expresse the proportion is made, betweene Christs operation and our life; such operation; such life;
You see how exact and express the proportion is made, between Christ operation and our life; such operation; such life;
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we strive according to his working:
we strive according to his working:
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therefore lets set Christ at worke hard, and get as much divine operation and life from him as may be.
Therefore lets Set christ At work hard, and get as much divine operation and life from him as may be.
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Divine operation is the choysest mercy in the World;
Divine operation is the Choicest mercy in the World;
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how full of life is my spirit when in the Hands of God! when hee hath it working and moulding of it!
how full of life is my Spirit when in the Hands of God! when he hath it working and moulding of it!
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commend thy spirit therefore often into his hands, send him much worke.
commend thy Spirit Therefore often into his hands, send him much work.
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Spirits are so much imployed and over-wrought in the World, that Christ hath little or no work sent him, no house nor shop to work in. A man? no:
Spirits Are so much employed and overwrought in the World, that christ hath little or no work sent him, no house nor shop to work in. A man? no:
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an image stands before God in duty, a thing without a soule; no spirit sent to God to talk with:
an image Stands before God in duty, a thing without a soul; no Spirit sent to God to talk with:
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no soule, no child of the soul at home, to tell where the Parent is:
no soul, no child of the soul At home, to tell where the Parent is:
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children of the soule, I meane thoughts & desires, all sacrificed to devills, at the end of the earth;
children of the soul, I mean thoughts & Desires, all sacrificed to Devils, At the end of the earth;
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and thus farre from home must abide, and never be sent for home, who ere come to visit them, though it be Christ himself:
and thus Far from home must abide, and never be sent for home, who ere come to visit them, though it be christ himself:
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what Divine operation can be in the soule, when the soule is so given up to gadd after worldy things? Divine operation is a very retired act two great Pears in conference & may not be interrupted (things in discusse, being of such great concernment,) the Spirit of God and the spirit of man.
what Divine operation can be in the soul, when the soul is so given up to gadd After worldy things? Divine operation is a very retired act two great Pears in conference & may not be interrupted (things in discuss, being of such great concernment,) the Spirit of God and the Spirit of man.
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Divine operation, it is a vision from Heaven;
Divine operation, it is a vision from Heaven;
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of property like that of Pauls, that bindes the soule in order to all carnall objects that may make the minde gad;
of property like that of Paul's, that binds the soul in order to all carnal objects that may make the mind gad;
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and in this vision as in that is a voyce, a still voyce, Saul, Saul, sinner, sinner why dost thou do this and that against me? but this still voyce, is full of life to the soule that stilly listens, this operation of Christ silenceth that noyse which is in the soule, by the operation of other things,
and in this vision as in that is a voice, a still voice, Saul, Saul, sinner, sinner why dost thou do this and that against me? but this still voice, is full of life to the soul that stilly listens, this operation of christ silenceth that noise which is in the soul, by the operation of other things,
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and then is there a voyce from Heaven to the soule, come up hither O soule, thou must be above this and that,
and then is there a voice from Heaven to the soul, come up hither Oh soul, thou must be above this and that,
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for the tranquillity and felicity of thy life. These are the operations of God, in which is the life and Heaven of man.
for the tranquillity and felicity of thy life. These Are the operations of God, in which is the life and Heaven of man.
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All divine operation hath voyce, the word and the spirit goe together still, Christ workes and talkes, makes peace and speakes peace, makes war, and speakes it to conscience.
All divine operation hath voice, the word and the Spirit go together still, christ works and talks, makes peace and speaks peace, makes war, and speaks it to conscience.
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You might know what God is a working in your soules, hee speakes it now and then very plaine to conscience:
You might know what God is a working in your Souls, he speaks it now and then very plain to conscience:
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you that have eares to heare what the spirit saith; the spirit workes, and then it speakes what it workes;
you that have ears to hear what the Spirit Says; the Spirit works, and then it speaks what it works;
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the spirit [ saith ] now and then in still weather, if you listen now and then you may heare what it saith. The spirit and the word go together, one moves and quickens the soule by the other, Hell-ward or Heaven-ward;
the Spirit [ Says ] now and then in still weather, if you listen now and then you may hear what it Says. The Spirit and the word go together, one moves and quickens the soul by the other, Hellward or Heavenward;
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the one should be much dreaded and the other much desired;
the one should be much dreaded and the other much desired;
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Divine operation is a thing of the greatest concernment in the World, 'tis as the spirits in the blood;
Divine operation is a thing of the greatest concernment in the World, it's as the spirits in the blood;
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if the Pulse beate and worke not, spirits are all wasted, death is seized upon the state.
if the Pulse beat and work not, spirits Are all wasted, death is seized upon the state.
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Sinners, I know not how God workes in your soules, how hee hath stirred, or how he doth:
Sinners, I know not how God works in your Souls, how he hath stirred, or how he does:
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onely know this, when he leaves pulsation, that is, ceaseth knocking, know that your life is departed:
only know this, when he leaves pulsation, that is, ceases knocking, know that your life is departed:
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the operation and the pulsation of God, is the life of the soule; the life of the soules, is the blessednesse of the soule;
the operation and the pulsation of God, is the life of the soul; the life of the Souls, is the blessedness of the soul;
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as I am lively and agile in divine things, carried upon Eagles wings to God in all duties, so am I in Heaven.
as I am lively and agile in divine things, carried upon Eagles wings to God in all duties, so am I in Heaven.
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Get as much therefore of this operation and life, as you can. I speake this, because there is a great difference in Divine operation.
Get as much Therefore of this operation and life, as you can. I speak this, Because there is a great difference in Divine operation.
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There is an operation that makes NONLATINALPHABET to will, and there is an operation that makes NONLATINALPHABET all readinesse of minde to will, 2 Cor. 8.11. Act. 17.11. they received the word with all readinesse of minde, speaking of the noble Bereans.
There is an operation that makes to will, and there is an operation that makes all readiness of mind to will, 2 Cor. 8.11. Act. 17.11. they received the word with all readiness of mind, speaking of the noble Bereans.
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There is a great difference betweene Divine operations, and this makes a great difference betweene Christian and Christian, one farre more noble then an other;
There is a great difference between Divine operations, and this makes a great difference between Christian and Christian, one Far more noble then an other;
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These were more noble then those of Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readinesse of minde; there was not onely NONLATINALPHABET but NONLATINALPHABET.These were more noble then those of Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind; there was not only but.
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Willing, but all readinesse to will, all strength and life of affection to Christ and the Gospell, which is the Nobility of a Christian:
Willing, but all readiness to will, all strength and life of affection to christ and the Gospel, which is the Nobilt of a Christian:
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These are the Noble operations that I would have you long and looke after.
These Are the Noble operations that I would have you long and look After.
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but through Christ that gives concurrence and sufficiency to this life, in order to all that is to be performed by it.
but through christ that gives concurrence and sufficiency to this life, in order to all that is to be performed by it.
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COLOS. 1.29. According to his working. DIvine action according to its first cause, is here mentioned:COLOS. 1.29. According to his working. DIvine actium according to its First cause, is Here mentioned:
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First Christ workes, and then a Christian.
First christ works, and then a Christian.
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Christ is the Prince of life; ye have denied the holy one, and killed the Prince of life, Acts 3.15. That is the prime and first maker and breather of life:
christ is the Prince of life; you have denied the holy one, and killed the Prince of life, Acts 3.15. That is the prime and First maker and breather of life:
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as Christ is the Prince of life, so he is the Prince of all the acts of life;
as christ is the Prince of life, so he is the Prince of all the acts of life;
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that is, the preparations of the heart in man, as well as the answer of the tongue, are from the Lord.
that is, the preparations of the heart in man, as well as the answer of the tongue, Are from the Lord.
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Ere divine actions are attempted, there are great thoughts of heart in a good man.
Ere divine actions Are attempted, there Are great thoughts of heart in a good man.
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How shall I move in this action congruous to the will of Christ? a Christian travels still to bring forth;
How shall I move in this actium congruous to the will of christ? a Christian travels still to bring forth;
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now these travellings of the soule, as well as the birth it self, are all from Christ;
now these travellings of the soul, as well as the birth it self, Are all from christ;
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the training and exercizing of armes, as well as the fight and conquest. He workes the will and the deed of his good pleasure.
the training and exercising of arms, as well as the fight and conquest. He works the will and the deed of his good pleasure.
dt n-vvg cc vvg pp-f n2, c-acp av c-acp dt n1 cc n1. pns31 vvz dt n1 cc dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1.
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There is a first mover in order to the whole, and a first mover in order to the parts:
There is a First mover in order to the Whole, and a First mover in order to the parts:
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the will is the first mover in order to the parts;
the will is the First mover in order to the parts;
dt n1 vbz dt ord n1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n2;
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not an organ or faculty stirres, not a thought workes or sits up a moment, with any content about any thing, till first the will will it:
not an organ or faculty stirs, not a Thought works or sits up a moment, with any content about any thing, till First the will will it:
xx dt n1 cc n1 n2, xx dt n1 vvz cc vvz a-acp dt n1, p-acp d n1 p-acp d n1, c-acp ord dt n1 vmb pn31:
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this first mover is not independent, not the originall of its owne influence upon other faculties:
this First mover is not independent, not the original of its own influence upon other faculties:
d ord n1 vbz xx j-jn, xx dt n-jn pp-f po31 d n1 p-acp j-jn n2:
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the first mover in order to the whole, moves the will, which is Christ; he gives the very desires and inclinations of the heart to things that are heavenly;
the First mover in order to the Whole, moves the will, which is christ; he gives the very Desires and inclinations of the heart to things that Are heavenly;
dt ord n1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt j-jn, vvz dt n1, r-crq vbz np1; pns31 vvz dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp n2 cst vbr j;
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according to his working, wee stir and work, the expression meanes this, that what we are as Christians intentionally or actually, in thought, word,according to his working, we stir and work, the expression means this, that what we Are as Christians intentionally or actually, in Thought, word,
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or deed, we are wholly of Christ.
or deed, we Are wholly of christ.
cc n1, pns12 vbr av-jn pp-f np1.
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Three words will comprise all that belongs to a Christian, though three thousand words will not expresse it, efficiency, sufficiency, al-sufficiency, and all these are of Christ.
Three words will comprise all that belongs to a Christian, though three thousand words will not express it, efficiency, sufficiency, All-sufficiency, and all these Are of christ.
crd n2 vmb vvi d cst vvz p-acp dt njp, cs crd crd n2 vmb xx vvi pn31, n1, n1, n1, cc d d vbr pp-f np1.
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The first term comprises the very being of a Christian, esse Christianum: A Christian precisely so considered, that is,
The First term comprises the very being of a Christian, esse Christian: A Christian precisely so considered, that is,
dt ord n1 vvz dt j vbg pp-f dt njp, fw-la np1: dt njp av-j av vvn, cst vbz,
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as divine life and soule is together, as one would say, and he is as Melchisedeske without father and mother, without any propagator in all the world but Christ:
as divine life and soul is together, as one would say, and he is as Melchisedeske without father and mother, without any propagator in all the world but christ:
c-acp j-jn n1 cc n1 vbz av, c-acp pi vmd vvi, cc pns31 vbz p-acp n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, p-acp d n1 p-acp d dt n1 p-acp np1:
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there is much variety of things in the world, and yet all of very knowne and very low birth;
there is much variety of things in the world, and yet all of very known and very low birth;
pc-acp vbz d n1 pp-f n2 p-acp dt n1, cc av d pp-f av vvn cc av j n1;
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some are borne of bloud, that is, of very corruption, of very filth and excrement, which we call a praeternaturall Generation;
Some Are born of blood, that is, of very corruption, of very filth and excrement, which we call a praeternaturall Generation;
d vbr vvn pp-f n1, cst vbz, pp-f j n1, pp-f j n1 cc n1, r-crq pns12 vvb dt j n1;
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others are borne of the will of the flesh; that is, of a naturall Generation;
Others Are born of the will of the Flesh; that is, of a natural Generation;
n2-jn vbr vvn pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1; cst vbz, pp-f dt j n1;
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others of the will of man, that is an artificiall Generation, as all your structures of art and ingenuity, which are the birth of mens braines:
Others of the will of man, that is an artificial Generation, as all your structures of art and ingenuity, which Are the birth of men's brains:
n2-jn pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, cst vbz dt j n1, c-acp d po22 n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, r-crq vbr dt n1 pp-f ng2 n2:
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but a Christian is none of these births, he came none of these wayes into this World, hee is of God; which were borne not of bloud nor of the will of the flesh,
but a Christian is none of these births, he Come none of these ways into this World, he is of God; which were born not of blood nor of the will of the Flesh,
cc-acp dt njp vbz pix pp-f d n2, pns31 vvd pix pp-f d n2 p-acp d n1, pns31 vbz pp-f np1; r-crq vbdr vvn xx pp-f n1 ccx pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1,
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nor of the will of man, but of God, 1 John, which is explained in the verses foregoing and applied to God-man, to wit Christ, to as many as received him, meaning believers, to them gave [ hee ] power to be called the Sonnes of God. nor of the will of man, but of God, 1 John, which is explained in the Verses foregoing and applied to God-man, to wit christ, to as many as received him, meaning believers, to them gave [ he ] power to be called the Sons of God.
ccx pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, cc-acp pp-f np1, crd np1, r-crq vbz vvn p-acp dt n2 vvg cc vvn p-acp n1, p-acp n1 np1, p-acp c-acp d c-acp vvd pno31, vvg n2, p-acp pno32 vvd [ pns31 ] n1 pc-acp vbi vvn dt n2 pp-f np1.
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The reception of Christ makes the conception of a Christian;
The reception of christ makes the conception of a Christian;
dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt njp;
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as soone as the Babe stirres in the wombe, as soone as love-thoughts begin to leape in the soule, towards Christ and the things of Heaven, that very quickning is from the power of Christ.
as soon as the Babe stirs in the womb, as soon as love-thoughts begin to leap in the soul, towards christ and the things of Heaven, that very quickening is from the power of christ.
c-acp av c-acp dt n1 n2 p-acp dt n1, c-acp av c-acp n2 vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, p-acp np1 cc dt n2 pp-f n1, cst av j-vvg vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1.
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The Sonne hath power to quicken whom he will, and none else.
The Son hath power to quicken whom he will, and none Else.
dt n1 vhz n1 pc-acp vvi r-crq pns31 vmb, cc pix av.
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The power of Christ doth make life, and makes this life more abundant, that is, strong enough to shew it selfe in every action as such a life, as such a noble-natured thing.
The power of christ does make life, and makes this life more abundant, that is, strong enough to show it self in every actium as such a life, as such a noble-natured thing.
dt n1 pp-f np1 vdz vvi n1, cc vvz d n1 av-dc j, cst vbz, j av-d pc-acp vvi pn31 n1 p-acp d n1 c-acp d dt n1, c-acp d dt j n1.
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Not onely our efficiency but our sufficency is of Christ.
Not only our efficiency but our sufficency is of christ.
xx av-j po12 n1 p-acp po12 n1 vbz pp-f np1.
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The being of grace and the lively actions of grace, such a potent and vigorous being.
The being of grace and the lively actions of grace, such a potent and vigorous being.
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'Tis common to mistake speciall things:
It's Common to mistake special things:
pn31|vbz j pc-acp vvi j n2:
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a Christian man is a likely man to act Christianly, therefore an able man, 'twill not follow:
a Christian man is a likely man to act Christianly, Therefore an able man, it'll not follow:
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for life and strength, are two things:
for life and strength, Are two things:
p-acp n1 cc n1, vbr crd n2:
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a creature may have a specificall life, proper enough to such a noble businesse, and yet not be able to doe it.
a creature may have a specifical life, proper enough to such a noble business, and yet not be able to do it.
dt n1 vmb vhi dt j n1, j av-d p-acp d dt j n1, cc av xx vbi j pc-acp vdi pn31.
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As some workes and actions are proper to a rationall Life, to a creature indowed with reason,
As Some works and actions Are proper to a rational Life, to a creature endowed with reason,
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and yet such a creature not able to do such workes, because not indowed with reason enough:
and yet such a creature not able to do such works, Because not endowed with reason enough:
cc av d dt n1 xx j pc-acp vdi d n2, c-acp xx vvn p-acp n1 av-d:
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'tas efficiency but not sufficiency, 'tas not the maturity of its being, the complement of its kind.
'tas efficiency but not sufficiency, 'tas not the maturity of its being, the compliment of its kind.
pn31|vhz n1 cc-acp xx n1, pn31|vhz xx dt n1 pp-f po31 vbg, dt n1 pp-f po31 n1.
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The Apostle speaking of himselfe as a Christian, and in the person of Christians, yea,
The Apostle speaking of himself as a Christian, and in the person of Christians, yea,
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and speaking all this as under great advantages, yet disclaimes a sufficiency as such a person, to act like himselfe;
and speaking all this as under great advantages, yet disclaims a sufficiency as such a person, to act like himself;
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as a good man, to thinke a good thought; or as a good gifted man, to preach a good Sermon;
as a good man, to think a good Thought; or as a good gifted man, to preach a good Sermon;
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not that [ wee ] are sufficient of our selves to thinke any thing as of our selves, not that [ we ] Are sufficient of our selves to think any thing as of our selves,
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but [ our sufficiency ] is of God which makes us able Ministers of the new Testament. 2 Cor. 3.5. sufficiency hath its birth from God as well as efficiency;but [ our sufficiency ] is of God which makes us able Ministers of the new Testament. 2 Cor. 3.5. sufficiency hath its birth from God as well as efficiency;
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one degree of grace, doth not forme another, but every degree form'd by Christ. There is the grace of being, and the grace of strengthning:
one degree of grace, does not Form Another, but every degree formed by christ. There is the grace of being, and the grace of strengthening:
crd n1 pp-f n1, vdz xx vvi j-jn, cc-acp d n1 vvn p-acp np1. pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f vbg, cc dt n1 pp-f vvg:
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the sufficiency of a Christian to act as such a noble person, beares upon the latter.
the sufficiency of a Christian to act as such a noble person, bears upon the latter.
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I can doe all things through Christ that [ strengthens mee ] hee doth not say through Christ that hath given mee life,I can do all things through christ that [ strengthens me ] he does not say through christ that hath given me life,
pns11 vmb vdi d n2 p-acp np1 cst [ vvz pno11 ] pns31 vdz xx vvi p-acp np1 cst vhz vvn pno11 n1,
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The word strengthen which the Apostle useth in the place before mentioned, is rendered by a very fit word NONLATINALPHABET in-strengthning or corroberation, as one would say, an Oake and an Oake:
The word strengthen which the Apostle uses in the place before mentioned, is rendered by a very fit word in-strengthning or corroberation, as one would say, an Oak and an Oak:
dt n1 vvb r-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 a-acp vvn, vbz vvn p-acp dt j j n1 j cc n1, c-acp pi vmd vvi, dt n1 cc dt n1:
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there must be an Oake and an Oake, life and strengthning, life and life more abundantly; this is the ability of the soule to all things:
there must be an Oak and an Oak, life and strengthening, life and life more abundantly; this is the ability of the soul to all things:
pc-acp vmb vbi dt n1 cc dt n1, n1 cc vvg, n1 cc n1 av-dc av-j; d vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp d n2:
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his making, and his working and strengthning after made, which is cal'd a workeing hitherto. My Father and I worke hitherto: we strive according to present working: not according to first making:
his making, and his working and strengthening After made, which is called a working hitherto. My Father and I work hitherto: we strive according to present working: not according to First making:
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striving according to his [ working ] which worketh in mee. striving according to his [ working ] which works in me.
vvg p-acp p-acp po31 [ n-vvg ] r-crq vvz p-acp pno11.
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There is sufficiency and all-sufficiency a man NONLATINALPHABET, able to all things. A Christian is strong in one grace, and weake in an other:
There is sufficiency and All-sufficiency a man, able to all things. A Christian is strong in one grace, and weak in an other:
pc-acp vbz n1 cc n1 dt n1, j p-acp d n2. dt njp vbz j p-acp crd n1, cc j p-acp dt n-jn:
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strong at one time, and weake at another: this is almost every ones case:
strong At one time, and weak At Another: this is almost every ones case:
j p-acp crd n1, cc j p-acp j-jn: d vbz av d pig n1:
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there is a state above all these ebbings and flowings possible, a generall sufficiency, a generall Christian,
there is a state above all these ebbings and flowings possible, a general sufficiency, a general Christian,
pc-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp d d n2-vvg cc n2-vvg j, dt j n1, dt j njp,
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an al-sufficiency, an abounding not in one grace but in all, not at one time onely,
an All-sufficiency, an abounding not in one grace but in all, not At one time only,
dt n1, dt j-vvg xx p-acp crd n1 cc-acp p-acp d, xx p-acp crd n1 av-j,
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but at all times, in health, sicknesse, in plenty, in poverty:
but At all times, in health, sickness, in plenty, in poverty:
cc-acp p-acp d n2, p-acp n1, n1, p-acp n1, p-acp n1:
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a full Sea that hath no ebbe, at no houre in the day, no at no season in the yeare;
a full Sea that hath no ebb, At no hour in the day, no At no season in the year;
dt j n1 cst vhz dx vvi, p-acp dx n1 p-acp dt n1, av-dx p-acp dx n1 p-acp dt n1;
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of such an estate as this doth the Apostle speake, 2 Cor. 9.8.9. God is able to make all grace abound towards us, that wee alwayes having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good worke.
of such an estate as this does the Apostle speak, 2 Cor. 9.8.9. God is able to make all grace abound towards us, that we always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work.
pp-f d dt n1 c-acp d vdz dt n1 vvb, crd np1 crd. np1 vbz j pc-acp vvi d n1 vvi p-acp pno12, cst pns12 av vhg d n1 p-acp d n2, vmb vvi p-acp d j n1.
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Wealth is an ambiguous terme, when we say such a one hath a great estate;
Wealth is an ambiguous term, when we say such a one hath a great estate;
n1 vbz dt j n1, c-crq pns12 vvb d dt pi vhz dt j n1;
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we aske, wherein? in Money? or in Land? or in Houses? in Wares? or in Jewells,
we ask, wherein? in Money? or in Land? or in Houses? in Wares? or in Jewels,
pns12 vvb, q-crq? p-acp n1? cc p-acp n1? cc p-acp n2? p-acp n2? cc p-acp n2,
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or the like? few persons have a great estate in all these, and yet its possible there may be a generall rich man, rich in every thing that is riches;
or the like? few Persons have a great estate in all these, and yet its possible there may be a general rich man, rich in every thing that is riches;
cc dt j? d n2 vhb dt j n1 p-acp d d, cc av pn31|vbz j pc-acp vmb vbi dt n1 j n1, j p-acp d n1 cst vbz n2;
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rich in Money, rich in Land, rich in Jewells, rich in Houses, &c. So there may be a generall rich man spiritually, rich in Faith, rich in Hope, rich in Love;
rich in Money, rich in Land, rich in Jewels, rich in Houses, etc. So there may be a general rich man spiritually, rich in Faith, rich in Hope, rich in Love;
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abounding in this gift, in that gift, in every gift, That speaks Christianity:
abounding in this gift, in that gift, in every gift, That speaks Christianity:
vvg p-acp d n1, p-acp d n1, p-acp d n1, cst vvz np1:
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if there bee any such, al-sufficient man, 'tis of Christ, being inriched [ in every thing ] to all bountifulnesse ] which causeth through us thanksgiving to God, 2 Cor. 9.11. if there be any generall rich man, inriched to every thing, as the Apostle speakes, hee tells us to whom it must bee acknowledged; to God. All good is of Christ; habit, act;
if there be any such, All-sufficient man, it's of christ, being enriched [ in every thing ] to all bountifulness ] which Causes through us thanksgiving to God, 2 Cor. 9.11. if there be any general rich man, enriched to every thing, as the Apostle speaks, he tells us to whom it must be acknowledged; to God. All good is of christ; habit, act;
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nothing is of us, in me dwells no good; no mans state is hopefull till this principle be well setled in the soule.
nothing is of us, in me dwells no good; no men state is hopeful till this principle be well settled in the soul.
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Mortall Diseases makes sometimes but little symptome: 'tis so frequently concerning the soule;
Mortal Diseases makes sometime but little Symptom: it's so frequently Concerning the soul;
j-jn n2 vvz av p-acp j n1: pn31|vbz av av-j vvg dt n1;
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Pride is a mortall malady, a soule that complements with Christ, about his eternall condition, wants are so few in number, and so small of consequence;
Pride is a Mortal malady, a soul that compliments with christ, about his Eternal condition, Wants Are so few in number, and so small of consequence;
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the symptome of this is a senslesse spirit at the Throne of grace: God hath many a lie told to his face.
the Symptom of this is a senseless Spirit At the Throne of grace: God hath many a lie told to his face.
dt n1 pp-f d vbz dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: np1 vhz d dt n1 vvd p-acp po31 n1.
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God I thanke thee I am not as such and such, J am in a very hopefull state over many are, God I thank thee I am not as such and such, J am in a very hopeful state over many Are,
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for I doe this and that. There is a stroaking of selfe in and after some performances:for I do this and that. There is a stroking of self in and After Some performances:
c-acp pns11 vdb d cc d. pc-acp vbz dt vvg pp-f n1 p-acp cc p-acp d n2:
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sometimes God is told of it, but often man:
sometime God is told of it, but often man:
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'tis an implicite contradiction of the point in hand, all is not of Christ, something is of the man himselfe:
it's an implicit contradiction of the point in hand, all is not of christ, something is of the man himself:
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hee observes his crawlings in Divine things, and they are very glorious in his eye,
he observes his crawlings in Divine things, and they Are very glorious in his eye,
pns31 vvz po31 n2-vvg p-acp n-jn n2, cc pns32 vbr av j p-acp po31 n1,
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but doth not observe the Toade in his belly that he crawles with, to wit, selfe. Selfe-action hath this property, a man is much taken with his own motion;
but does not observe the Toad in his belly that he crawls with, to wit, self. Selfe-action hath this property, a man is much taken with his own motion;
cc-acp vdz xx vvi dt n1 p-acp po31 n1 cst pns31 vvz p-acp, pc-acp vvi, n1. n1 vhz d n1, dt n1 vbz av-d vvn p-acp po31 d n1;
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some Artists will pride themselves much in a peice they draw themselves, and will plead for it much,
Some Artists will pride themselves much in a piece they draw themselves, and will plead for it much,
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though there be little Art or Workemanship in it in comparison of that which some others draw.
though there be little Art or Workmanship in it in comparison of that which Some Others draw.
cs pc-acp vbi j n1 cc n1 p-acp pn31 p-acp n1 pp-f d r-crq d n2-jn vvb.
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Swallowes catch vermin as they flee: when they flee high, 'tis after Flies: when they flee low, 'tis after Flies:
Swallows catch vermin as they flee: when they flee high, it's After Flies: when they flee low, it's After Flies:
n2 vvb n1 c-acp pns32 vvb: c-crq pns32 vvb j, pn31|vbz p-acp n2: c-crq pns32 vvb av-j, pn31|vbz p-acp n2:
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they live upon the vermine of their motion, and keepe their wings so long and so strong, with the imperfect animall they flee after.
they live upon the vermin of their motion, and keep their wings so long and so strong, with the imperfect animal they flee After.
pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, cc vvi po32 n2 av av-j cc av j, p-acp dt j n1 pns32 vvb a-acp.
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Christianity of this property is common, but I like it not:
Christianity of this property is Common, but I like it not:
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and taller then I, that can pull mee out of these deepe waters; pull body out;
and Taller then I, that can pull me out of these deep waters; pull body out;
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When the water is got in to me, and overwhelmes my heart, yet then there is one higher,
When the water is god in to me, and overwhelms my heart, yet then there is one higher,
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lead mee to the Rocke that is higher then I, Psalm 61.2.led me to the Rock that is higher then I, Psalm 61.2.
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From the ends of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed; From the ends of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed;
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and yet in this deepe internall distresse, a Rocke may be found, something higher then thee may appeare for reliefe, by a supreame hand.
and yet in this deep internal distress, a Rock may be found, something higher then thee may appear for relief, by a supreme hand.
cc av p-acp d j-jn j n1, dt n1 vmb vbi vvn, pi jc cs pno21 vmb vvi p-acp n1, p-acp dt j n1.
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Waters are come into thy soule, and thy heart is overwhelmed;
Waters Are come into thy soul, and thy heart is overwhelmed;
ng1 vbr vvn p-acp po21 n1, cc po21 n1 vbz vvn;
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Wher thou canst doe no more, wilt thou give up thy soule for lost? if this should be generally practised, there would not a soule be saved.
Where thou Canst do no more, wilt thou give up thy soul for lost? if this should be generally practised, there would not a soul be saved.
c-crq pns21 vm2 vdi dx av-dc, vm2 pns21 vvi a-acp po21 n1 c-acp vvn? cs d vmd vbi av-j vvd, pc-acp vmd xx dt n1 vbi vvn.
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and this is when I write death upon my person, because Christ hath written death upon all my actions.
and this is when I write death upon my person, Because christ hath written death upon all my actions.
cc d vbz c-crq pns11 vvb n1 p-acp po11 n1, c-acp np1 vhz vvn n1 p-acp d po11 n2.
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I may be an oppressor to my selfe;
I may be an oppressor to my self;
pns11 vmb vbi dt n1 p-acp po11 n1;
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This poore soule hath more sorrow then is godly. Pressure is unkind, when it oppresses; oppression is not alwaies from another;
This poor soul hath more sorrow then is godly. Pressure is unkind, when it Oppresses; oppression is not always from Another;
d j n1 vhz dc n1 cs vbz j. n1 vbz j, c-crq pn31 vvz; n1 vbz xx av p-acp j-jn;
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the waters are come in to my soule, and come in so deepe, that I give up my selfe for lost.
the waters Are come in to my soul, and come in so deep, that I give up my self for lost.
dt n2 vbr vvn p-acp p-acp po11 n1, cc vvb p-acp av j-jn, cst pns11 vvb a-acp po11 n1 c-acp vvn.
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yea, pull soule out, and save the heart when it is overwhelmed. The worst evill is curable, the greatest good attainable, I see by this point.
yea, pull soul out, and save the heart when it is overwhelmed. The worst evil is curable, the greatest good attainable, I see by this point.
uh, vvb n1 av, cc vvi dt n1 c-crq pn31 vbz vvn. dt js n-jn vbz j, dt js j j, pns11 vvb p-acp d n1.
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The greatest good in this world, is that which Christ most loves; that which he most loves, is truth in the inward parts.
The greatest good in this world, is that which christ most loves; that which he most loves, is truth in the inward parts.
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Wee are taken with outward beauty, and outward glory; Christ is not.
we Are taken with outward beauty, and outward glory; christ is not.
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All the glory of this world was shewed to him by satan, at once, and yet no temptation to him, affection not stird a jot;
All the glory of this world was showed to him by satan, At once, and yet no temptation to him, affection not stirred a jot;
av-d dt n1 pp-f d n1 vbds vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp n1, p-acp a-acp, cc av dx n1 p-acp pno31, n1 xx vvn dt n1;
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internall glory takes Christ much, truth in the heart;
internal glory Takes christ much, truth in the heart;
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himselfe seated in the soule, is the greatest good in the world, to him, and to us; and this takes him exceedingly.
himself seated in the soul, is the greatest good in the world, to him, and to us; and this Takes him exceedingly.
px31 vvn p-acp dt n1, vbz dt js j p-acp dt n1, p-acp pno31, cc p-acp pno12; cc d vvz pno31 av-vvg.
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If the Divell when hee tooke Christ and set him upon the top of a high place, could have taken Christ and set him downe in any mans heart,
If the devil when he took christ and Set him upon the top of a high place, could have taken christ and Set him down in any men heart,
cs dt n1 c-crq pns31 vvd np1 cc vvi pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, vmd vhi vvn np1 cc vvi pno31 a-acp p-acp d ng1 n1,
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and seated truth in the inward parts of any one, though it had been the poorest person in the world;
and seated truth in the inward parts of any one, though it had been the Poorest person in the world;
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this would have taken him indeed:
this would have taken him indeed:
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but Satan cannot doe this for Christ, neither doth Christ need it from him, he can doe it himselfe;
but Satan cannot do this for christ, neither does christ need it from him, he can do it himself;
cc-acp np1 vmbx vdi d p-acp np1, av-dx vdz np1 vvi pn31 p-acp pno31, pns31 vmb vdi pn31 px31;
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he works inwardly, at a greater depth, and from a more underived strength then he;
he works inwardly, At a greater depth, and from a more underived strength then he;
pns31 vvz av-j, p-acp dt jc n1, cc p-acp dt av-dc j n1 cs pns31;
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hee can take Chariot in his Word, and ride over all the great world, over all the little world, into every roome of the soule;
he can take Chariot in his Word, and ride over all the great world, over all the little world, into every room of the soul;
pns31 vmb vvi n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc vvi p-acp d dt j n1, p-acp d dt j n1, p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1;
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into joynts and marrow, and set downe himselfe where he will; in conscience, in affection, in what inward part he sees good;
into Joints and marrow, and Set down himself where he will; in conscience, in affection, in what inward part he sees good;
p-acp n2 cc n1, cc vvd a-acp px31 c-crq pns31 vmb; p-acp n1, p-acp n1, p-acp r-crq j n1 pns31 vvz j;
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in some one part, or in all parts:
in Some one part, or in all parts:
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that is the greatest good in the world, when truth is in the inward [ parts ] (i.) not in one faculty, but in all;
that is the greatest good in the world, when truth is in the inward [ parts ] (i.) not in one faculty, but in all;
cst vbz dt js j p-acp dt n1, c-crq n1 vbz p-acp dt j [ n2 ] (uh.) xx p-acp crd n1, cc-acp p-acp d;
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not onely in the understanding, but in the conscience, in the affection, in every faculty; this Christ loves mightily, and what hee loves hee can accomplish;
not only in the understanding, but in the conscience, in the affection, in every faculty; this christ loves mightily, and what he loves he can accomplish;
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there is no torture upon him, affection larger then power, as tis usually with us.
there is no torture upon him, affection larger then power, as this usually with us.
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All power is given to him, to worke without, to worke within, in Earth, in Heaven;All power is given to him, to work without, to work within, in Earth, in Heaven;
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that is, in the more internall and heavenly part. Hee giveth wisdome to the heart. I will give my Lawes into your mind.
that is, in the more internal and heavenly part. He gives Wisdom to the heart. I will give my Laws into your mind.
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By Lawes is meant all grace; and yet all this made a gift, and given into the soule that desires it.
By Laws is meant all grace; and yet all this made a gift, and given into the soul that Desires it.
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Christ gives things into the hand, yea, into the heart, all precious things, and derives them into all parts;
christ gives things into the hand, yea, into the heart, all precious things, and derives them into all parts;
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and when all this is done in us, and the like laboured for to be done by us, in all others;
and when all this is done in us, and the like laboured for to be done by us, in all Others;
cc c-crq d d vbz vdn p-acp pno12, cc dt av-j vvd p-acp pc-acp vbi vdn p-acp pno12, p-acp d n2-jn;
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then is internall operation in power; or then Christ workes in us mightily; which terme pointing onely at a gradation in the same operation, hath raveld out it selfe, according to what is difficult, in unfolding the former.
then is internal operation in power; or then christ works in us mightily; which term pointing only At a gradation in the same operation, hath raveld out it self, according to what is difficult, in unfolding the former.
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Consider the heart under this metaphor, as the Scripture doth, for some refractory properties of it,
Consider the heart under this metaphor, as the Scripture does, for Some refractory properties of it,
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and sorrow of mind, Deut. 28.56. The Lord shall give thee there a trembling heart: a stone may be stirred and toumbled sometimes, when it is not broken:and sorrow of mind, Deuteronomy 28.56. The Lord shall give thee there a trembling heart: a stone may be stirred and tumbled sometime, when it is not broken:
cc n1 pp-f n1, np1 crd. dt n1 vmb vvi pno21 a-acp dt j-vvg n1: dt n1 vmb vbi vvn cc vvn av, c-crq pn31 vbz xx vvn:
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Among these Nations shalt thou have no ease, but the Lord shall give thee there a trembling heart, Among these nations shalt thou have no ease, but the Lord shall give thee there a trembling heart,
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so hid that none can reach, but by supreme power of its owne, or borrowed.
so hid that none can reach, but by supreme power of its own, or borrowed.
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but the manhood of this substance, or that which makes this substance a man, is hidden within;
but the manhood of this substance, or that which makes this substance a man, is hidden within;
cc-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, cc cst r-crq vvz d n1 dt n1, vbz vvn a-acp;
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What you looke upon or touch, when you have to doe with a creature of your owne making, is flesh and bones;
What you look upon or touch, when you have to do with a creature of your own making, is Flesh and bones;
r-crq pn22 vvb p-acp cc vvi, c-crq pn22 vhb pc-acp vdi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po22 d vvg, vbz n1 cc n2;
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the heart hath this advantage, tis a hidden man, an inward creature.
the heart hath this advantage, this a hidden man, an inward creature.
dt n1 vhz d n1, pn31|vbz dt j-vvn n1, dt j n1.
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Things have their advantage by position; so they may be put that every one cannot reach them nor finde them out;
Things have their advantage by position; so they may be put that every one cannot reach them nor find them out;
n2 vhb po32 n1 p-acp n1; av pns32 vmb vbi vvn cst d pi vmbx vvi pno32 ccx vvi pno32 av;
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In-operation simply considered, is a supreme act, making an eternall impresse upon the soule, for life or death. In-operation simply considered, is a supreme act, making an Eternal Impress upon the soul, for life or death.
n1 av-j vvn, vbz dt j n1, vvg dt j vvi p-acp dt n1, p-acp n1 cc n1.
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the one will open the first part of this expression, which worketh in me: the other will open the latter part of the expression, which worketh in me mightily, or in power.
the one will open the First part of this expression, which works in me: the other will open the latter part of the expression, which works in me mightily, or in power.
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IN-operation simply, and in-operation extraordinary, are both to be stood upon a little, to open this expression unto you;
IN-operation simply, and in-operation extraordinary, Are both to be stood upon a little, to open this expression unto you;
n1 av-j, cc n1 j, vbr av-d pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt j, pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp pn22;
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COLOS. 1.29. Which worketh in me mightily. Or, in power.COLOS. 1.29. Which works in me mightily. Or, in power.
np1. crd. r-crq vvz p-acp pno11 av-j. cc, p-acp n1.
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if he drop justice and wrath into us, this drop abideth for ever.
if he drop Justice and wrath into us, this drop Abideth for ever.
cs pns31 vvb n1 cc n1 p-acp pno12, d n1 vvz p-acp av.
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I have begun a good worke, a good internall worke, and it shall last to the day of Christ;
I have begun a good work, a good internal work, and it shall last to the day of christ;
pns11 vhb vvn dt j n1, dt j j n1, cc pn31 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1;
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I have droped mercy into the hearts of the sonnes of Jacob, and it shall never out;
I have dropped mercy into the hearts of the Sons of Jacob, and it shall never out;
pns11 vhb vvn n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, cc pn31 vmb av-x av;
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no, this is not the thing; but in operari: and about this many doubt.
no, this is not the thing; but in operari: and about this many doubt.
uh-dx, d vbz xx dt n1; cc-acp p-acp fw-la: cc p-acp d d n1.
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Change not? in what? in esse? that is granted of all, and needs no affirmation;
Change not? in what? in esse? that is granted of all, and needs no affirmation;
vvb xx? p-acp q-crq? p-acp fw-la? cst vbz vvn pp-f d, cc av dx n1;
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I am God immutable and change not; I am God immutable and change not;
pns11 vbm np1 j cc vvb xx;
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and not in order to all action neither; but in order to internall actions; such as are done about the soule.
and not in order to all actium neither; but in order to internal actions; such as Are done about the soul.
cc xx p-acp n1 p-acp d n1 av-dx; cc-acp p-acp n1 p-acp j n2; d c-acp vbr vdn p-acp dt n1.
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God is called immutable, not so much in order to being, as in order to action;
God is called immutable, not so much in order to being, as in order to actium;
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I cannot thinke a thought to refresh me;
I cannot think a Thought to refresh me;
pns11 vmbx vvi dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno11;
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the hand can doe no more, the head doe no more; all faculties have pumpt themselves dead in the place:
the hand can do no more, the head do no more; all faculties have pumped themselves dead in the place:
dt n1 vmb vdi av-dx av-dc, dt n1 vdb dx av-dc; d n2 vhb n1 px32 j p-acp dt n1:
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extremity is darknesse without any light; a whole Army engaged and routed; without fightings, within feares:
extremity is darkness without any Light; a Whole Army engaged and routed; without fightings, within fears:
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yet then is not the case desperate; nor should any soule give it up as so. Misery sometimes arises to extremity;
yet then is not the case desperate; nor should any soul give it up as so. Misery sometime arises to extremity;
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when more then halfe the little world is drowned, when that in part of man is quite overwhelmed:
when more then half the little world is drowned, when that in part of man is quite overwhelmed:
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and then make a Sunne rise in this horizon, in that more then halfe the little world that lies out of fight:
and then make a Sun rise in this horizon, in that more then half the little world that lies out of fight:
cc av vvb dt n1 vvb p-acp d n1, p-acp d dc cs j-jn dt j n1 cst vvz av pp-f n1:
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make darknesse upon the face of the deepe, upon the soule that deepe part of man,
make darkness upon the face of the deep, upon the soul that deep part of man,
vvb n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn, p-acp dt n1 cst j-jn n1 pp-f n1,
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he can wound the spirit and then heale it; make clouds, and then expell them;
he can wound the Spirit and then heal it; make Clouds, and then expel them;
pns31 vmb vvi dt n1 cc av vvi pn31; vvb n2, cc av vvi pno32;
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with his Word he can pricke the heart, any tumor or swelling in it, and let out all the watery or fiery matter that is in it;
with his Word he can prick the heart, any tumor or swelling in it, and let out all the watery or fiery matter that is in it;
p-acp po31 n1 pns31 vmb vvi dt n1, d n1 cc vvg p-acp pn31, cc vvb av d dt j cc j n1 cst vbz p-acp pn31;
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operations that can reach the soule: Christ can purge the inward man, and can let the inward man blood;
operations that can reach the soul: christ can purge the inward man, and can let the inward man blood;
n2 cst vmb vvi dt n1: np1 vmb vvi dt j n1, cc vmb vvi dt j n1 n1;
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this is one of the greatest evils: they which strip us most of externall things, they are accounted greatest: no, they are not;
this is one of the greatest evils: they which strip us most of external things, they Are accounted greatest: no, they Are not;
d vbz pi pp-f dt js n2-jn: pns32 r-crq vvb pno12 av-ds pp-f j n2, pns32 vbr vvn js: uh-dx, pns32 vbr xx;
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that which gnawes upon the soule after outward things are gone, is greater. There is death, and the bitternesse of death, as Agag said;
that which gnaws upon the soul After outward things Are gone, is greater. There is death, and the bitterness of death, as Agag said;
d r-crq vvz p-acp dt n1 p-acp j n2 vbr vvn, vbz jc. pc-acp vbz n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp np1 vvd;
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the one it is a greater evill then the other by farre.
the one it is a greater evil then the other by Far.
dt pi pn31 vbz dt jc n-jn cs dt j-jn p-acp av-j.
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The death of husband, wife, child, or the death of estate, is nothing, if it be but a naked departure of these,
The death of husband, wife, child, or the death of estate, is nothing, if it be but a naked departure of these,
dt n1 pp-f n1, n1, n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1, vbz pix, cs pn31 vbb p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d,
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if their ghost doe not walke afterwards in the soule, if there be not after their departure a bitter tang in conscience,
if their ghost do not walk afterwards in the soul, if there be not After their departure a bitter tang in conscience,
cs po32 n1 vdb xx vvi av p-acp dt n1, cs pc-acp vbb xx p-acp po32 n1 dt j n1 p-acp n1,
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as evilly got or as evilly kept; got with too little conscience, and kept with too much affection;
as evilly god or as evilly kept; god with too little conscience, and kept with too much affection;
c-acp av-jn vvn cc a-acp av-jn vvn; vvn p-acp av j n1, cc vvd p-acp av d n1;
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the cup of affliction, fill it as full as the world, or as satan can,
the cup of affliction, fill it as full as the world, or as satan can,
dt n1 pp-f n1, vvb pn31 p-acp j c-acp dt n1, cc p-acp n1 vmb,
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if God doe not put one Ingredient in it or other, to make it off with a tang and a touch upon the spirit, tis nothing:
if God do not put one Ingredient in it or other, to make it off with a tang and a touch upon the Spirit, this nothing:
cs np1 vdb xx vvi crd n1 p-acp pn31 cc n-jn, pc-acp vvi pn31 a-acp p-acp dt n1 cc dt n1 p-acp dt n1, pn31|vbz pix:
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when a malady doth fester inwardly, and lights of some blood-vessels that carries it more directly to the heart,
when a malady does fester inwardly, and lights of Some blood-vessels that carries it more directly to the heart,
c-crq dt n1 vdz vvi av-j, cc n2 pp-f d n2 cst vvz pn31 av-dc av-j p-acp dt n1,
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then it is a malady indeed;
then it is a malady indeed;
cs pn31 vbz dt n1 av;
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and yet in these cases there is hope, if taken in time, because there are things inwardly vertuall and operative: so we can say spiritually;
and yet in these cases there is hope, if taken in time, Because there Are things inwardly virtual and operative: so we can say spiritually;
cc av p-acp d n2 pc-acp vbz n1, cs vvn p-acp n1, c-acp pc-acp vbr n2 av-j j cc j-jn: av pns12 vmb vvi av-j;
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the strongest poyson that the soule hath taken in, cannot render the condition desperate, because there are things of an internall vertue;
the Strongest poison that the soul hath taken in, cannot render the condition desperate, Because there Are things of an internal virtue;
dt js n1 cst dt n1 vhz vvn p-acp, vmbx vvi dt n1 j, c-acp pc-acp vbr n2 pp-f dt j n1;
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it shall last unto Heaven, that is for ever;
it shall last unto Heaven, that is for ever;
pn31 vmb vvi p-acp n1, cst vbz p-acp av;
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therefore is the Spirit, according to his presence and internall operation, called the earnest of Heaven,
Therefore is the Spirit, according to his presence and internal operation, called the earnest of Heaven,
av vbz dt n1, vvg p-acp po31 n1 cc j n1, vvd dt n1 pp-f n1,
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and the scale to the day of redemption; it makes impresse upon the soule so deepe, that abides for ever;
and the scale to the day of redemption; it makes Impress upon the soul so deep, that abides for ever;
cc dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; pn31 vvz vvi p-acp dt n1 av av-jn, cst vvz p-acp av;
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the worke the Spirit doth in us, outstands the gates of hell;
the work the Spirit does in us, outstands the gates of hell;
dt n1 dt n1 vdz p-acp pno12, vvz dt n2 pp-f n1;
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the Temple that Christ now builds in us, not a stone, not the least pin of it, moulders to all eternity, tis so wrought:
the Temple that christ now builds in us, not a stone, not the least pin of it, moulders to all eternity, this so wrought:
dt n1 cst np1 av vvz p-acp pno12, xx dt n1, xx dt ds n1 pp-f pn31, n2 p-acp d n1, pn31|vbz av vvn:
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tis so on the other hand, what he doth internally in poynt of justice, he doth it to purpose.
this so on the other hand, what he does internally in point of Justice, he does it to purpose.
pn31|vbz av p-acp dt j-jn n1, r-crq pns31 vdz av-j p-acp n1 pp-f n1, pns31 vdz pn31 p-acp n1.
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All the world on fire without, you may sooner quench it, then one sparkle of the fire of Gods wrath, which he casts into a man; this is an everlasting fire,
All the world on fire without, you may sooner quench it, then one sparkle of the fire of God's wrath, which he Cast into a man; this is an everlasting fire,
av-d dt n1 p-acp n1 p-acp, pn22 vmb av-c vvi pn31, cs crd n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1; d vbz dt j n1,
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an alway punishment, as the Scripture speaks;
an always punishment, as the Scripture speaks;
dt av n1, p-acp dt n1 vvz;
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Bow downe their backe alwaies, pointing at Doeg and Judas, and such like wretches, that were internally punisht.Bow down their back always, pointing At Doeg and Judas, and such like wretches, that were internally punished.
vvb a-acp po32 n1 av, vvg p-acp np1 cc np1, cc d j n2, cst vbdr av-j vvn.
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A man internally smitten by the justice of God, his backe is broke for ever: take Job but as hee personates a wicked mans case;
A man internally smitten by the Justice of God, his back is broke for ever: take Job but as he personates a wicked men case;
dt n1 av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, po31 n1 vbz vvn p-acp av: vvb np1 p-acp c-acp pns31 vvz dt j ng1 n1;
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forbeare the application of it to himselfe, as he doth, being then in a temptation;
forbear the application of it to himself, as he does, being then in a temptation;
vvb dt n1 pp-f pn31 pc-acp px31, c-acp pns31 vdz, vbg av p-acp dt n1;
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let his person alone, but take the thing, as his apprehension is opened fully in this poynt, to his triall for a time,
let his person alone, but take the thing, as his apprehension is opened Fully in this point, to his trial for a time,
vvb po31 n1 av-j, cc-acp vvb dt n1, c-acp po31 n1 vbz vvn av-j p-acp d n1, p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1,
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and you shall have him speake notably, of the property of internall operation, in order to evill men.
and you shall have him speak notably, of the property of internal operation, in order to evil men.
cc pn22 vmb vhi pno31 vvi av-j, pp-f dt n1 pp-f j n1, p-acp n1 p-acp j-jn n2.
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God is in one mind, when he is at worke in wicked soules, one cannot turne him; what his soule desireth that he doth, Job 23.13.God is in one mind, when he is At work in wicked Souls, one cannot turn him; what his soul Desires that he does, Job 23.13.
np1 vbz p-acp crd n1, c-crq pns31 vbz p-acp n1 p-acp j n2, crd vmbx vvi pno31; r-crq po31 n1 vvz cst pns31 vdz, n1 crd.
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If after great provocation, workings and strivings without, by words and blowes, hee goe to worke within, to fit the vessell for wrath;
If After great provocation, workings and strivings without, by words and blows, he go to work within, to fit the vessel for wrath;
cs p-acp j n1, n2 cc n2-vvg p-acp, p-acp n2 cc n2, pns31 vvb pc-acp vvi a-acp, pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp n1;
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if this be now the will of God, there is no turning of him, nor no turning of the point,
if this be now the will of God, there is no turning of him, nor no turning of the point,
cs d vbb av dt n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp vbz dx n-vvg pp-f pno31, ccx dx n-vvg pp-f dt n1,
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nor edge of the tooles hee workes with; no terminating the effect short of the Authors intention:
nor edge of the tools he works with; no terminating the Effect short of the Authors intention:
ccx n1 pp-f dt n2 pns31 vvz p-acp; dx n-vvg dt n1 j pp-f dt ng1 n1:
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the Trinity in their action internall, to expresse this property of it are called agents hitherto. The Father worketh hitherto, and I worke;
the Trinity in their actium internal, to express this property of it Are called agents hitherto. The Father works hitherto, and I work;
dt np1 p-acp po32 n1 j, pc-acp vvi d n1 pp-f pn31 vbr vvn n2 av. dt n1 vvz av, cc pns11 vvb;
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observe about what works Christ was, when he spake thus;
observe about what works christ was, when he spoke thus;
vvb p-acp r-crq vvz np1 vbds, c-crq pns31 vvd av;
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he was about internall action, to wit, the curing of the cripple which had laine so long at the poole;
he was about internal actium, to wit, the curing of the cripple which had lain so long At the pool;
pns31 vbds a-acp j n1, pc-acp vvi, dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1 r-crq vhd vvn av av-j p-acp dt n1;
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which was a cripled soule, as well as a cripled body. Internall operation is of eternall force; this is generall and indetermined:
which was a crippled soul, as well as a crippled body. Internal operation is of Eternal force; this is general and indetermined:
r-crq vbds dt j-vvn n1, c-acp av c-acp dt j-vvn n1. j n1 vbz pp-f j n1; d vbz j cc vvn:
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therefore it followes in the definition, tis of eternall force to such an expresse end, to life and death: that which Christ doth within about the heart, is vitall or mortall, to dispatch the creature for his furthest end.
Therefore it follows in the definition, this of Eternal force to such an express end, to life and death: that which christ does within about the heart, is vital or Mortal, to dispatch the creature for his furthest end.
av pn31 vvz p-acp dt n1, pn31|vbz a-acp j n1 p-acp d dt j n1, p-acp n1 cc n1: cst r-crq np1 vdz p-acp p-acp dt n1, vbz j cc j-jn, pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp po31 js n1.
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To make miserable or blessed here, is not the furthest end of internall operation, though the furthest end of externall operation.
To make miserable or blessed Here, is not the furthest end of internal operation, though the furthest end of external operation.
p-acp vvi j cc vvn av, vbz xx dt js n1 pp-f j n1, cs dt js n1 pp-f j n1.
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Externall donations which are the workes of Gods hand, their furthest end is to make a sweet condition here;
External donations which Are the works of God's hand, their furthest end is to make a sweet condition Here;
j n2 r-crq vbr dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1, po32 js n1 vbz pc-acp vvi dt j n1 av;
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as riches, and the like, they will availe here.
as riches, and the like, they will avail Here.
c-acp n2, cc dt j, pns32 vmb vvi av.
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Money answers all; but they will not availe any further then here, for the felicitating of man;Money answers all; but they will not avail any further then Here, for the felicitating of man;
n1 vvz d; p-acp pns32 vmb xx vvi d jc cs av, p-acp dt vvg pp-f n1;
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they will not availe in death, much lesse in judgement, to doe man any service: but the furthest end of internall operation, is to make cursed or blessed in death,
they will not avail in death, much less in judgement, to do man any service: but the furthest end of internal operation, is to make cursed or blessed in death,
pns32 vmb xx vvi p-acp n1, av-d av-dc p-acp n1, pc-acp vdi n1 d n1: cc-acp dt js n1 pp-f j n1, vbz pc-acp vvi j-vvn cc vvn p-acp n1,
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and after death in another world, when and where nothing else can.
and After death in Another world, when and where nothing Else can.
cc p-acp n1 p-acp j-jn n1, c-crq cc c-crq pix av vmb.
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There be gifts that be meere Spirit, which have not a jot of any carnall thing in them; these we call internall;
There be Gifts that be mere Spirit, which have not a jot of any carnal thing in them; these we call internal;
pc-acp vbi n2 cst vbb j n1, r-crq vhb xx dt n1 pp-f d j n1 p-acp pno32; d pns12 vvb j;
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these are moulded some by justice, some by mercy, and you shall see what their end is, by an instance or two.
these Are moulded Some by Justice, Some by mercy, and you shall see what their end is, by an instance or two.
d vbr vvn d p-acp n1, d p-acp n1, cc pn22 vmb vvi r-crq po32 n1 vbz, p-acp dt n1 cc crd.
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God hath given them a spirit of slumber, Rom. 11.8. Here hee speakes of operations all spirit;God hath given them a Spirit of slumber, Rom. 11.8. Here he speaks of operations all Spirit;
np1 vhz vvn pno32 dt n1 pp-f n1, np1 crd. av pns31 vvz pp-f n2 d n1;
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God hath given them a spiris of slumber; internall workes, and the Prophet tels the end and issue of these; tis decisive, to dispatch them;God hath given them a spiris of slumber; internal works, and the Prophet tells the end and issue of these; this decisive, to dispatch them;
np1 vhz vvn pno32 dt n1 pp-f n1; j n2, cc dt n1 vvz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d; pn31|vbz j, pc-acp vvi pno32;
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they have a spirit of slumber, that they may goe away in a slumber; Shut their eyes, lest they should see with them;
they have a Spirit of slumber, that they may go away in a slumber; Shut their eyes, lest they should see with them;
pns32 vhb dt n1 pp-f n1, cst pns32 vmb vvi av p-acp dt n1; vvb po32 n2, cs pns32 vmd vvi p-acp pno32;
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stop their eares lest they should heare with them, and convert, and be healed. Internall operation wee see dispatches the soule one way or other.stop their ears lest they should hear with them, and convert, and be healed. Internal operation we see Dispatches the soul one Way or other.
vvb po32 n2 cs pns32 vmd vvi p-acp pno32, cc vvi, cc vbi vvn. j n1 pns12 vvb n2 dt n1 crd n1 cc n-jn.
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Into whatsoever house ye enter say peace, and if that would not take, speak death: These were but emblems of Christs internall action.Into whatsoever house you enter say peace, and if that would not take, speak death: These were but emblems of Christ internal actium.
p-acp r-crq n1 pn22 vvb vvb n1, cc cs d vmd xx vvi, vvb n1: d vbdr cc-acp n2 pp-f npg1 j n1.
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Into what house or heart Christ goes to worke, by his Word and Spirit, hee makes through worke;Into what house or heart christ Goes to work, by his Word and Spirit, he makes through work;
p-acp r-crq n1 cc n1 np1 vvz pc-acp vvi, p-acp po31 n1 cc n1, pns31 vvz p-acp n1;
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the Axe is then to the root; it makes excision or circumcision at least. All internall operation is to cut off sinne off the soule.
the Axe is then to the root; it makes excision or circumcision At least. All internal operation is to Cut off sin off the soul.
dt n1 vbz av p-acp dt n1; pn31 vvz n1 cc n1 p-acp ds. av-d j n1 vbz pc-acp vvi a-acp n1 a-acp dt n1.
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He is a Jew that is one inwardly; Circumcision is that of the heart: He is a Jew that is one inwardly; Circumcision is that of the heart:
pns31 vbz dt np1 cst vbz pi av-j; n1 vbz d pp-f dt n1:
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When he goes to worke inwardly, he doth excise or circumcise, and thus I have opened the nature of internall operation.
When he Goes to work inwardly, he does excise or circumcise, and thus I have opened the nature of internal operation.
c-crq pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi av-j, pns31 vdz n1 cc vvi, cc av pns11 vhb vvn dt n1 pp-f j n1.
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The worst evill is curable, the greatest good attainable;
The worst evil is curable, the greatest good attainable;
dt js n-jn vbz j, dt js j j;
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this issues naturally from this point, that there is such an engine to be found, that can worke inwardly.
this issues naturally from this point, that there is such an engine to be found, that can work inwardly.
d n2 av-j p-acp d n1, cst pc-acp vbz d dt n1 pc-acp vbi vvn, cst vmb vvi av-j.
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Our greatest maladies are those that are within;
Our greatest maladies Are those that Are within;
po12 js n2 vbr d cst vbr p-acp;
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that one plague that was upon Pharaohs heart, (to wit) the hardning of it, was more then the ten plagues upon his outward man. Evils are not rightly weighed;
that one plague that was upon Pharaohs heart, (to wit) the hardening of it, was more then the ten plagues upon his outward man. Evils Are not rightly weighed;
d crd n1 cst vbds p-acp np1 n1, (p-acp n1) dt n-vvg pp-f pn31, vbds av-dc cs dt crd n2 p-acp po31 j n1. n2-jn vbr xx av-jn vvn;
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and this stone that lies at the center of the little world, cannot be stirred,
and this stone that lies At the centre of the little world, cannot be stirred,
cc d n1 cst vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, vmbx vbi vvn,
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nor the foundation of this little world shaken in the least but by a supreme power;
nor the Foundation of this little world shaken in the least but by a supreme power;
ccx dt n1 pp-f d j n1 vvn p-acp dt ds p-acp p-acp dt j n1;
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The Lord shall give thee there a trembling heart. The Lord shall give thee there a trembling heart.
dt n1 vmb vvi pno21 a-acp dt j-vvg n1.
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Those internall operations which make a wicked mans heart shake and tremble sometimes, they are from the Lord,
Those internal operations which make a wicked men heart shake and tremble sometime, they Are from the Lord,
d j n2 r-crq vvb dt j ng1 n1 vvi cc vvi av, pns32 vbr p-acp dt n1,
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and when the Lord takes off his hand, the stone lies still againe;
and when the Lord Takes off his hand, the stone lies still again;
cc c-crq dt n1 vvz a-acp po31 n1, dt n1 vvz av av;
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lift and pull whoso will, as long and as much as hee will, the sinner stirres not;
lift and pull whoso will, as long and as much as he will, the sinner stirs not;
vvb cc vvi r-crq vmb, c-acp av-j cc p-acp d c-acp pns31 vmb, dt n1 n2 xx;
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which is authority enough, that internall operation is a supream act. If this be not, Job gives further authority, and makes a higher instance.
which is Authority enough, that internal operation is a supreme act. If this be not, Job gives further Authority, and makes a higher instance.
r-crq vbz n1 av-d, cst j n1 vbz dt j n1. cs d vbb xx, np1 vvz jc n1, cc vvz dt jc n1.
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Consider the stone that lies at the center of the earth, the foundation stone of the little world, I meane the heart,
Consider the stone that lies At the centre of the earth, the Foundation stone of the little world, I mean the heart,
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as shaken, or as broken, and God doth it; God maketh my heart soft, and the Almighty troubleth me, Job 23.16.
as shaken, or as broken, and God does it; God makes my heart soft, and the Almighty Troubles me, Job 23.16.
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When a Christians heart melts and is dissolved;
When a Christians heart melts and is dissolved;
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take it in a refreshing sense, or take it in an afflicting sense, supreame power doth it: man cannot doe this himselfe;
take it in a refreshing sense, or take it in an afflicting sense, supreme power does it: man cannot do this himself;
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a sinner, a Saint, cannot move the stone in his bosome one jot; tis an Almighty act that reacheth the heart of any man; the Almighty stirs me within.
a sinner, a Saint, cannot move the stone in his bosom one jot; this an Almighty act that reaches the heart of any man; the Almighty stirs me within.
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Internall operation is as I have said, a supreame act.
Internal operation is as I have said, a supreme act.
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This act makes eternall impresse: Internall operation, is from a high hand, and of high concernment; tis of everlasting force:
This act makes Eternal Impress: Internal operation, is from a high hand, and of high concernment; this of everlasting force:
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the Spirit is called an eternall Spirit, not so much in order to being, as in order to operation;
the Spirit is called an Eternal Spirit, not so much in order to being, as in order to operation;
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the things that this Spirit worketh in us and for us, are life eternall: the workman, the workhouse, the worke wrought in this house, are all eternall:
the things that this Spirit works in us and for us, Are life Eternal: the workman, the workhouse, the work wrought in this house, Are all Eternal:
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the Spirit eternall, the soule eternall, the workes wrought here, the carvings or cuttings, are eternall; unalterable;
the Spirit Eternal, the soul Eternal, the works wrought Here, the carvings or cuttings, Are Eternal; unalterable;
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if Christ make but the least dint upon the heart, I may challenge all powers in heaven and in earth to even it. Operations externall are not eternall;
if christ make but the least dint upon the heart, I may challenge all Powers in heaven and in earth to even it. Operations external Are not Eternal;
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not a worke you looke upon without, though never so great or glorious, but fades, and shall be turnd into its fitst nothing; but operations internall are eternall;
not a work you look upon without, though never so great or glorious, but fades, and shall be turned into its Fittest nothing; but operations internal Are Eternal;
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what God doth in the soule, is to last as the soule;
what God does in the soul, is to last as the soul;
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if he drop mercy into us, this drop shall last for ever, though all the mercies without us may be gone in a moment:
if he drop mercy into us, this drop shall last for ever, though all the Mercies without us may be gone in a moment:
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