The Christian souldiers great engine, or The mysterious and mighty workings of faith, discovered in a sermon preached before the Lord Generall in Oxford, May 20. 1649. By John Maudit Fellow of Exeter Colledge, and senior proctor of the University.
HEB. 11. 32, 33, 34, 35. 32 And what shall I more say? For the time would faile me to tell of GIDEON, and of BARAK, and of SAMPSON, & of JEPHTHAH, of DAVID also and SAMUEL, and of the Prophets.
HEBREW. 11. 32, 33, 34, 35. 32 And what shall I more say? For the time would fail me to tell of GIDEON, and of BARAK, and of SAMPSON, & of JEPHTHAH, of DAVID also and SAMUEL, and of the prophets.
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34 Quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weaknesse were made strong, waxed valiant in fight, turned to flight the armies of the aliens.
34 Quenched thee violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, waxed valiant in fight, turned to flight the armies of the aliens.
THIS Text of Scripture, which gave me much comfort and support of spirit in the undertaking of this present great worke, upon so suddain a call of God, I have chosen above all to commend unto you,
THIS Text of Scripture, which gave me much Comfort and support of Spirit in the undertaking of this present great work, upon so sudden a call of God, I have chosen above all to commend unto you,
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and towards the mercy seat also were the faces of the Cherubims: now what did this signify? it intimated unto us thus much, that what light and discoveries they had received from the glory of God in the mercy seat, they were very ready mutually to communicate unto each other,
and towards the mercy seat also were the faces of the Cherubims: now what did this signify? it intimated unto us thus much, that what Light and discoveries they had received from the glory of God in the mercy seat, they were very ready mutually to communicate unto each other,
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Now this Chapter, of which I have read a part unto you, is also much to this very purpose, we have here a list of the experiences of the Worthies of old, recorded by the Holy Ghost, what God the Lord did for them,
Now this Chapter, of which I have read a part unto you, is also much to this very purpose, we have Here a list of the experiences of the Worthies of old, recorded by the Holy Ghost, what God the Lord did for them,
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and by what meanes all was brought about, even by the mysterious workings of Faith, by this the Champions of elder times atchieved so many mighty works,
and by what means all was brought about, even by the mysterious workings of Faith, by this the Champions of elder times achieved so many mighty works,
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That we may make our way the more cleere to the Text, we shall first consider upon what occasion this was written, The Church of the Hebrews at this time was under a cloud, undersore persecution for the Gospell of Christ, of which mention is made Heb. 10. 32. 33. and Paul labouring to bear up their hearts,
That we may make our Way the more clear to the Text, we shall First Consider upon what occasion this was written, The Church of the Hebrews At this time was under a cloud, undersore persecution for the Gospel of christ, of which mention is made Hebrew 10. 32. 33. and Paul labouring to bear up their hearts,
and props her up with severall arguments, and administers unto her much consolation, that she might be strengthned in the Lord unto the most fiery triall and heaviest burthen.
and props her up with several Arguments, and administers unto her much consolation, that she might be strengthened in the Lord unto the most fiery trial and Heaviest burden.
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O friends remember your reward, look upon it, 'tis not farre off, yea you may take hold of it, stay up your heart upon it, NONLATINALPHABET, which Has, which carries with it great recompence of reward, a reward that has in it a recompence, not a reward that comes short of your love towards Christ,
O Friends Remember your reward, look upon it, it's not Far off, yea you may take hold of it, stay up your heart upon it,, which Has, which carries with it great recompense of reward, a reward that has in it a recompense, not a reward that comes short of your love towards christ,
and to fill up the remainder of Christs sufferings in their flesh, is that thereby they may give a testimony of the gift of patience, which is communicated to them through the spirit of grace that dweleth in them, Heb. 10. 36. this excellent gift they have also received, that as it is given unto them to believe in Christ,
and to fill up the remainder of Christ sufferings in their Flesh, is that thereby they may give a testimony of the gift of patience, which is communicated to them through the Spirit of grace that dwelleth in them, Hebrew 10. 36. this excellent gift they have also received, that as it is given unto them to believe in christ,
as patience, is bestowed upon you, and shall it not be exercised? shall this talent be unimployed? you have need of patience, it should be rendred rather, you have need of the exercise of patience, that is to exercise it, to put it upon act, NONLATINALPHABET signifies use of a thing, and sometimes need.
as patience, is bestowed upon you, and shall it not be exercised? shall this talon be unemployed? you have need of patience, it should be rendered rather, you have need of the exercise of patience, that is to exercise it, to put it upon act, signifies use of a thing, and sometime need.
Patience is a most sparkling grace, an excellent jewell, should it be raked up in ashes and never shine? this Heavenly gift makes a gracious heart to shine,
Patience is a most sparkling grace, an excellent jewel, should it be raked up in Ashes and never shine? this Heavenly gift makes a gracious heart to shine,
See how those Christians suffer, how they rejoyce that they are counted worthy to suffer for Christ, their persecutors are more tormented to see, that by all their torments they cannot make them recant, more then they are in all their torments they are under.
See how those Christians suffer, how they rejoice that they Are counted worthy to suffer for christ, their persecutors Are more tormented to see, that by all their torments they cannot make them recant, more then they Are in all their torments they Are under.
they forgive those that wrong them, they pray for those that curse them, such is their love to Christ, that they count all too light and too little that they can suffer for his names sake, certainly if the Christians God be the true God,
they forgive those that wrong them, they pray for those that curse them, such is their love to christ, that they count all too Light and too little that they can suffer for his names sake, Certainly if the Christians God be the true God,
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Third Argument from the suddain appearing of Christ for our rescue, Heb. 10. v. 37. The Lord will come, he will come speedily to help you, he will not tarry, he will come and receive you into the Kingdome of his Father,
Third Argument from the sudden appearing of christ for our rescue, Hebrew 10. v. 37. The Lord will come, he will come speedily to help you, he will not tarry, he will come and receive you into the Kingdom of his Father,
and you shall walk with the Lamb in white garments, and with palmes of victory in your hands, He will give you the victory, he will set the Crowne upon your head, that the Father hath appointed for you, contend therefore to the utmost, Christ has ordained some of you to come this way to the Crowne, you know how variously a Generall disposes of his Souldiers;
and you shall walk with the Lamb in white garments, and with palms of victory in your hands, He will give you the victory, he will Set the Crown upon your head, that the Father hath appointed for you, contend Therefore to the utmost, christ has ordained Some of you to come this Way to the Crown, you know how variously a General disposes of his Soldiers;
they are all marching towards the City which they are about to take, but some are placed in the forlorne hope, some in the maine body, some in the front of the Battle,
they Are all marching towards the city which they Are about to take, but Some Are placed in the forlorn hope, Some in the main body, Some in the front of the Battle,
and some in the reare, all are contented with their station, and will you not give up your selves to the Lord Generall and Captain of your salvation, to be disposed of as he list, put case some Souldiers are sent out before the Army to prepare the way,
and Some in the rear, all Are contented with their station, and will you not give up your selves to the Lord General and Captain of your salvation, to be disposed of as he list, put case Some Soldiers Are sent out before the Army to prepare the Way,
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so when you are put upon hard duty, and endanger'd by some soule assaults, consider this, Christ is comming up suddenly for your rescue and deliverance, this will make you endure more valiantly, much of the comfort of the Saints lies in the expectation of Christs appearing.
so when you Are put upon hard duty, and endangered by Some soul assaults, Consider this, christ is coming up suddenly for your rescue and deliverance, this will make you endure more valiantly, much of the Comfort of the Saints lies in the expectation of Christ appearing.
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make hast my beloved (saith the Church to Christ) and be thou swift like a Roe upon the mountaines of Bether, stay not long from me, I await thy coming,
make hast my Beloved (Says the Church to christ) and be thou swift like a Roe upon the Mountains of Behter, stay not long from me, I await thy coming,
and therefore judges them miserable, but now that God may make it appeare that his children live upon inward secret principles of his Spirit, that they have the love of God,
and Therefore judges them miserable, but now that God may make it appear that his children live upon inward secret principles of his Spirit, that they have the love of God,
though their Father and Brethren forsake them that they have inward peace and consolations, though they find trouble in the World, that they can tast the sweetnesse of the promise and live upon it,
though their Father and Brothers forsake them that they have inward peace and consolations, though they find trouble in the World, that they can taste the sweetness of the promise and live upon it,
though the brook be dried up, and the barrell of meale be come to the last handfull, that hee may make this appeare, (I say) that his people can live by faith as well as by sense, therefore he would have them to endure afflictions and sore tryalls, you have inward comforts that supply the want of outward mercies, live upon them what ever becomes of the other.
though the brook be dried up, and the barrel of meal be come to the last handful, that he may make this appear, (I say) that his people can live by faith as well as by sense, Therefore he would have them to endure afflictions and soar trials, you have inward comforts that supply the want of outward Mercies, live upon them what ever becomes of the other.
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5th Argument is from the perdition of false Professors, Heb. 10. 39. that fall away in time of persecution, they draw back but woe worth the day unto them, they draw back unto perdition.
5th Argument is from the perdition of false Professors, Hebrew 10. 39. that fallen away in time of persecution, they draw back but woe worth the day unto them, they draw back unto perdition.
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don't think you may play fast and loose with Christ, if there be any of you that draw back, I declare from the Lord unto you, that you are children of perdition, better were it for you, that you fell on upon the strongest push of Pikes, rather then draw back, verily (saith Christ) whosoever of you seeketh to gaine his life shall loose it,
don't think you may play fast and lose with christ, if there be any of you that draw back, I declare from the Lord unto you, that you Are children of perdition, better were it for you, that you fell on upon the Strongest push of Pikes, rather then draw back, verily (Says christ) whosoever of you seeks to gain his life shall lose it,
and betake himselfe to the world, and profane and evill courses, but that soule was remedilessely lost, some examples there have been but very rare and few.
and betake himself to the world, and profane and evil courses, but that soul was remedilessely lost, Some Examples there have been but very rare and few.
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6th Argument is contained in the 11th Chapter, which is drawn from the experiences of the faithfull, consider those that have been upon the Theatre before you, have so many noble champions gone before you this way,
6th Argument is contained in the 11th Chapter, which is drawn from the experiences of the faithful, Consider those that have been upon the Theatre before you, have so many noble champions gone before you this Way,
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and will you through dastardly cowardise runne away & yeeld, whereas if you goe on you are sure of a victory as well as they, that now are triumphing in eternall glory? Oh doe but remember what mighty comforts they have brought about to themselves by Faith in times of tryall, what great workes they have atchieved and overcome in their sufferings,
and will you through dastardly cowardice run away & yield, whereas if you go on you Are sure of a victory as well as they, that now Are triumphing in Eternal glory? O do but Remember what mighty comforts they have brought about to themselves by Faith in times of trial, what great works they have achieved and overcome in their sufferings,
& what glory they have brought to God through their faith in time of persecution, I am sure the glory of God is most deare to the hearts of Saints, their own life is not so pretious,
& what glory they have brought to God through their faith in time of persecution, I am sure the glory of God is most deer to the hearts of Saints, their own life is not so precious,
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Now this whole Chapter containes a list of the most glorious atchievements of Faith, and shewes of what use Faith is to beare up the spirits of believers in times of triall and persecution,
Now this Whole Chapter contains a list of the most glorious achievements of Faith, and shows of what use Faith is to bear up the spirits of believers in times of trial and persecution,
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and the words which I have read unto you are the conclusion of all, and they have a great deale of strength in them, in one breath he summes up all together which he had to say, He makes a stop and corrects himselfe, what should I goe on farther,
and the words which I have read unto you Are the conclusion of all, and they have a great deal of strength in them, in one breath he sums up all together which he had to say, He makes a stop and corrects himself, what should I go on farther,
The time would faile me to tell of Gideon, and of Barak, and of Sampson, and of Jephthah, of David also, and of Samuel, and of the Prophets, who through Faith subdued Kingdomes, wrought righteousnesse, obtained promises, stopped the mouthes of Lions, quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weaknesse were made strong, waxed valiant in fight, turned to flight the Armies of the Aliens.
The time would fail me to tell of gideon, and of Barak, and of Sampson, and of Jephthah, of David also, and of Samuel, and of the prophets, who through Faith subdued Kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of Lions, quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, waxed valiant in fight, turned to flight the Armies of the Aliens.
You read here what strange effects are attributed to Faith, I shall reduce them to severall heads, in the prosecution of this one observation, That Faith is mysterious and mighty in working.
You read Here what strange effects Are attributed to Faith, I shall reduce them to several Heads, in the prosecution of this one observation, That Faith is mysterious and mighty in working.
2ly Whereas here are many strange workes attributed to it, we shall take into speciall consideration, what are the mysterious workings of Faith, and take a view of the great works and mighty atchievements which it brings to passe, many of which are here specified,
2ly Whereas Here Are many strange works attributed to it, we shall take into special consideration, what Are the mysterious workings of Faith, and take a view of the great works and mighty achievements which it brings to pass, many of which Are Here specified,
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These particulars being made evident, I trust through the light of Gods holy spirit, it will be evident to all your hearts and consciences, That Faith is mysterious and mighty in working, A grace wherein the secret power of God is much laid forth within us.
These particulars being made evident, I trust through the Light of God's holy Spirit, it will be evident to all your hearts and Consciences, That Faith is mysterious and mighty in working, A grace wherein the secret power of God is much laid forth within us.
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then what the Apostle laies downe in the first verse of this Chapter, NONLATINALPHABET. The subsistence of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
then what the Apostle lays down in the First verse of this Chapter,. The subsistence of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
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which are either concerning this world or the world which is to come, and now he calls this Faith the substance of things hoped for, Hope and Faith may sometimes have the same object,
which Are either Concerning this world or the world which is to come, and now he calls this Faith the substance of things hoped for, Hope and Faith may sometime have the same Object,
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but Faith brings the substance of it home, it has so great a power, as that it layes in the substance of the promises, it gives a man in a great measure to have the fruition of that which is dispensed in the promise to a believer, it makes the object to have in some measure a reall existence in the soul, which is held forth in the promise,
but Faith brings the substance of it home, it has so great a power, as that it lays in the substance of the promises, it gives a man in a great measure to have the fruition of that which is dispensed in the promise to a believer, it makes the Object to have in Some measure a real existence in the soul, which is held forth in the promise,
and this is a great mystery, they have the victory before they engage in battle, they have their Crowne before they have contended for the mastery, a poor gracious child of God may say already, heaven is mine I have God for my portion, I have already eternall life, I am already set downe in heavenly places with Christ, there is a reall enjoyment through faith, of that which the promise holds forth,
and this is a great mystery, they have the victory before they engage in battle, they have their Crown before they have contended for the mastery, a poor gracious child of God may say already, heaven is mine I have God for my portion, I have already Eternal life, I am already Set down in heavenly places with christ, there is a real enjoyment through faith, of that which the promise holds forth,
now this must be carefully understood, for some have hence inferred that they can sinne no longer being once in Christ through faith, they have no more sinne upon them then the Saints in Heaven have, they are already in heaven because of their union with God,
now this must be carefully understood, for Some have hence inferred that they can sin no longer being once in christ through faith, they have no more sin upon them then the Saints in Heaven have, they Are already in heaven Because of their Union with God,
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but not in its perfect estate, for then 'twere vision, and faith no longer on the promise, our fruition of the promise which faith gives us is but weak and imperfect,
but not in its perfect estate, for then 'twere vision, and faith no longer on the promise, our fruition of the promise which faith gives us is but weak and imperfect,
and this is the meaning of that place in 1. Cor. 13. 12. NONLATINALPHABET, now we know but in part, Faith gives in its object truly but not fully, verè sed non plenè, and we doe not want only a full manifestation,
and this is the meaning of that place in 1. Cor. 13. 12., now we know but in part, Faith gives in its Object truly but not Fully, verè sed non plenè, and we do not want only a full manifestation,
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But what has been said cleerly evinces that Faith is not fancy, a supposall and vaine imagination but that which is reall and substantiall, it was but fancy that which was in Laodic•a, she thought her selfe to be rich,
But what has been said clearly evinces that Faith is not fancy, a supposal and vain imagination but that which is real and substantial, it was but fancy that which was in Laodic•a, she Thought her self to be rich,
Againe it is called NONLATINALPHABET a firme argument, it does perswade the mind, and not that only (as Bellarmine conjectures) who makes Faith only to be knowledge,
Again it is called a firm argument, it does persuade the mind, and not that only (as Bellarmine Conjectures) who makes Faith only to be knowledge,
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and ratified unto thee, whereupon a believer is perswaded in heart sure all God has given me is true, I may rely upon it, God will be faithfull who has promised,
and ratified unto thee, whereupon a believer is persuaded in heart sure all God has given me is true, I may rely upon it, God will be faithful who has promised,
Let us come now to the object of Faith, NONLATINALPHABET, Austine renders it otherwise then our translation, NONLATINALPHABET i. e. NONLATINALPHABET hominum sperant•um, but the word NONLATINALPHABET coming after puts it out of dispute with me, its meant rerum speratarum or expectatarum, and so the most generall current of interpreters runnes, things that are hoped for,
Let us come now to the Object of Faith,, Augustine renders it otherwise then our Translation, i. e. hominum sperant•um, but the word coming After puts it out of dispute with me, its meant rerum speratarum or expectatarum, and so the most general current of Interpreters runs, things that Are hoped for,
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and set beyond the eye of sense and reason, or things future, all these are the object of Faith, Faith looks upon them as if they were before a believers eye.
and Set beyond the eye of sense and reason, or things future, all these Are the Object of Faith, Faith looks upon them as if they were before a believers eye.
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First of all for things past, to wit the Creation of the World, the deliverance of Israel out of Aegypt, the birth of Iesus Christ of a Virgin, his death and his resurrection,
First of all for things past, to wit the Creation of the World, the deliverance of Israel out of Egypt, the birth of Iesus christ of a Virgae, his death and his resurrection,
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and brings them so home to the soule, as if they were now done before the eyes of a believer, They believed (saith our Saviour) that thou diddest send me, speaking to the Father of his Disciples that believed on him, God sent Christ into the world long before his Disciples knew of him,
and brings them so home to the soul, as if they were now done before the eyes of a believer, They believed (Says our Saviour) that thou didst send me, speaking to the Father of his Disciples that believed on him, God sent christ into the world long before his Disciples knew of him,
and faith is the substance and evidence of these in the soule, such are our justification in the blood of Christ, Christs sitting at the right hand of the Father,
and faith is the substance and evidence of these in the soul, such Are our justification in the blood of christ, Christ sitting At the right hand of the Father,
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and interceding there for us, though it is not given unto us as it was to Stephen to see Christ in the humāe nature, standing on the right hand of God,
and interceding there for us, though it is not given unto us as it was to Stephen to see christ in the humane nature, standing on the right hand of God,
moreover our communion with God, the inhabitation of the spirit, and the sanctification of us by the Holy Ghost, a believer sees his name written in the Book of life, he sees the book of God wherein his sinnes were written, all crossed with the blood of the Lamb of God, all these are truly done and present,
moreover our communion with God, the inhabitation of the Spirit, and the sanctification of us by the Holy Ghost, a believer sees his name written in the Book of life, he sees the book of God wherein his Sins were written, all crossed with the blood of the Lamb of God, all these Are truly done and present,
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but nought but an eye of Faith can see that they are done, sense nor reason cannot, cannot understand these waies of God, which I have spoken of, it is life eternall to know this after a true Gospell-administration, Flesh and blood hath not revealed this unto thee (saith the Lord to Peter) but my father which is in heaven.
but nought but an eye of Faith can see that they Are done, sense nor reason cannot, cannot understand these ways of God, which I have spoken of, it is life Eternal to know this After a true Gospell-administration, Flesh and blood hath not revealed this unto thee (Says the Lord to Peter) but my father which is in heaven.
again for things to come see how Faith acts upon them, That Christ shall come in judgement, that we shall have a resurrection to eternall life, that we shall be kept in perseverance unto the end, that we shall have grace to help us in time of need, that God will clear up our innocency as the noon day,
again for things to come see how Faith acts upon them, That christ shall come in judgement, that we shall have a resurrection to Eternal life, that we shall be kept in perseverance unto the end, that we shall have grace to help us in time of need, that God will clear up our innocency as the noon day,
In the second place therefore we come to declare, that the workings of Faith are mysterious and mighty, of which you hear such great things in this Chapter, Faith is a grace mysterious,
In the second place Therefore we come to declare, that the workings of Faith Are mysterious and mighty, of which you hear such great things in this Chapter, Faith is a grace mysterious,
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and can hold no longer, then Faith acts in a high manner, this shewes the workings of Faith to be very mysterious and powerfull, in that they can beare up the soule against the most potent opposition that can be brought against it.
and can hold no longer, then Faith acts in a high manner, this shows the workings of Faith to be very mysterious and powerful, in that they can bear up the soul against the most potent opposition that can be brought against it.
Isaac commanded to be offered up in Sacrifice, the day came, the lad led up to the Mountaine with the wood in his armes, bound to the wood, the knife drawn, the hand lifted up,
Isaac commanded to be offered up in Sacrifice, the day Come, the lad led up to the Mountain with the wood in his arms, bound to the wood, the knife drawn, the hand lifted up,
what reason was there for this, what hope could there be of Isaacs redemption? yet he trusted God with his sonne, seeing the promise was in that same Isaac, he believed that the promise should stand,
what reason was there for this, what hope could there be of Isaacs redemption? yet he trusted God with his son, seeing the promise was in that same Isaac, he believed that the promise should stand,
The Kings decree was signed, and sent into all the provinces of the Empire, and what should we now expect to heare from Mordecai, but bitter outcries for himselfe and the whole Nation;
The Kings Decree was signed, and sent into all the Provinces of the Empire, and what should we now expect to hear from Mordecai, but bitter Outcries for himself and the Whole nation;
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or else deliverance shall come in some other way, I know God has promised after 70 years to bring his people back from Babylon, and therefore he will not suffer them utterly to be destroyed after this manner:
or Else deliverance shall come in Some other Way, I know God has promised After 70 Years to bring his people back from Babylon, and Therefore he will not suffer them utterly to be destroyed After this manner:
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but Reason upon this outward world acts sutably to the posture of the creatures herein, now if these concurre with the promises of God a believer takes notice of them,
but Reason upon this outward world acts suitably to the posture of the creatures herein, now if these concur with the promises of God a believer Takes notice of them,
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and toucht with his hand, and be led by sense to Christ, but see how the Lord checks him, (Thomas) because thou hast seen thou hast believed, blessed are those that have not seen,
and touched with his hand, and be led by sense to christ, but see how the Lord Checks him, (Thomas) Because thou hast seen thou hast believed, blessed Are those that have not seen,
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and yet have believed, it is often in the mouths of m•n that consult only with flesh and blood, ah now say they is the time of my ruine, I see all things work against me I shall at once be destroyed by the hands of Saul, I cannot beare up against those difficulties any longer, ô my Lord Christ help me for my strength is small, I am afraid I shall not outlive this temptation.
and yet have believed, it is often in the mouths of m•n that consult only with Flesh and blood, ah now say they is the time of my ruin, I see all things work against me I shall At once be destroyed by the hands of Saul, I cannot bear up against those difficulties any longer, o my Lord christ help me for my strength is small, I am afraid I shall not outlive this temptation.
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but why saist thou so? dost thou measure the strength of God by the weak modell of thy reason? see here what the Text holds forth of the ancient experienced Saints, out of weak they were made strong, first they were weake but they did not distrust,
but why Sayest thou so? dost thou measure the strength of God by the weak model of thy reason? see Here what the Text holds forth of the ancient experienced Saints, out of weak they were made strong, First they were weak but they did not distrust,
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and disbelieve God, as thou dost, and therefore they were at last made strong; some were cast in before the hungry Lyons, and the Lyons mouthes were wide opened,
and disbelieve God, as thou dost, and Therefore they were At last made strong; Some were cast in before the hungry Lyons, and the Lyons mouths were wide opened,
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Againe the fire has been kindled and has been about some of their bodies, and what would reason have said at such a time as this, doubtlesse it would have yeelded up all, I cannot be preserved:
Again the fire has been kindled and has been about Some of their bodies, and what would reason have said At such a time as this, doubtless it would have yielded up all, I cannot be preserved:
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And now let me call forth the experience of you Most Noble Captaines and valiant Souldiers unto the witnesse of this truth, say, has not God done his greatest workes for you,
And now let me call forth the experience of you Most Noble Captains and valiant Soldiers unto the witness of this truth, say, has not God done his greatest works for you,
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but the word which I have to say unto you from the Lord is, be strong in the Faith, believe, believe, believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.
but the word which I have to say unto you from the Lord is, be strong in the Faith, believe, believe, believe, all things Are possible to him that Believeth.
2ly The mysterious workings of Faith consist in this, That Faith makes those things which are absent or future to be present, this is a strange and mighty working of Faith upon its object, be it never so farre off, it brings it nigh home:
2ly The mysterious workings of Faith consist in this, That Faith makes those things which Are absent or future to be present, this is a strange and mighty working of Faith upon its Object, be it never so Far off, it brings it High home:
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and so it is in some manner like to this with believers, they have future things made present with them by Faith, Faith gives them a subsistence in the heart before they come to passe in their fulnesse of glory and blessednesse, can you call back time that is past,
and so it is in Some manner like to this with believers, they have future things made present with them by Faith, Faith gives them a subsistence in the heart before they come to pass in their fullness of glory and blessedness, can you call back time that is past,
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but now Faith that has a wonderfull way of working, it can doe it, so its said here in the Text, They hereby enjoyed the promise, that held forth things a farre off, they enjoyed them long before they were fulfilled.
but now Faith that has a wonderful Way of working, it can do it, so its said Here in the Text, They hereby enjoyed the promise, that held forth things a Far off, they enjoyed them long before they were fulfilled.
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The Polar star is many thousand miles from the needle of the compasse, and yet see how vertually they touch one another, let the needle recover it selfe after your shaking, it will reach the north Pole straight waies:
The Polar star is many thousand miles from the needle of the compass, and yet see how virtually they touch one Another, let the needle recover it self After your shaking, it will reach the north Pole straight ways:
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but put them alwaies off, saying unto them can you call back time to me againe, if you can call back the time to me, wherein God called me and I refused,
but put them always off, saying unto them can you call back time to me again, if you can call back the time to me, wherein God called me and I refused,
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so was it with the Jewes, John Baptist called them, yet they believed not, but when Christ came unto them they remembred what John had spoken, Faith brought it back againe unto them and then they believed it, This also is the reason why the Prophet speaking of the future glory, which should come upon the Church, speaks in the present tense, Arise, shine, for thy light is come, the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee, is come, 'tis not said thy light and thy glory is a coming, but it is come, such evidence the Prophet had of it, that he even saw it already, would believers skill the power of Faith, they should surely finde, Faith would give them much of heaven upon earth, there is nothing without the reach of Faith, too farre for it,
so was it with the Jews, John Baptist called them, yet they believed not, but when christ Come unto them they remembered what John had spoken, Faith brought it back again unto them and then they believed it, This also is the reason why the Prophet speaking of the future glory, which should come upon the Church, speaks in the present tense, Arise, shine, for thy Light is come, the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee, is come, it's not said thy Light and thy glory is a coming, but it is come, such evidence the Prophet had of it, that he even saw it already, would believers skill the power of Faith, they should surely find, Faith would give them much of heaven upon earth, there is nothing without the reach of Faith, too Far for it,
but now when we say that Faith gives in by the promise those things that are absent, I meane only thus. 1. That Faith gives us a true title to them, 2ly Faith give us a reall possession of them, we are risen with Christ, we are set downe in heavenly places with him. 3ly Faith gives us an actuall enjoyment of so much of the sweetnesse of the mercy promised,
but now when we say that Faith gives in by the promise those things that Are absent, I mean only thus. 1. That Faith gives us a true title to them, 2ly Faith give us a real possession of them, we Are risen with christ, we Are Set down in heavenly places with him. 3ly Faith gives us an actual enjoyment of so much of the sweetness of the mercy promised,
and here is the difference between our present and future estate, that in our future estate, our title shall be more cleer unto us, our possession more full, our enjoyment more constant,
and Here is the difference between our present and future estate, that in our future estate, our title shall be more clear unto us, our possession more full, our enjoyment more constant,
so also it makes those things feasable, which cannot by any created power in the World be brought about, can you wash a Leopards spots off from him? or change a Blackamores skin? no, saith the Lord, no more can you cause him to doe good that is accustomed to doe evill, a sinner is more unchangeable then a Leopard, hadst thou a thousand spots upon thy soule to deforme it,
so also it makes those things feasible, which cannot by any created power in the World be brought about, can you wash a Leopards spots off from him? or change a Blackamoors skin? no, Says the Lord, no more can you cause him to do good that is accustomed to do evil, a sinner is more unchangeable then a Leopard, Hadst thou a thousand spots upon thy soul to deform it,
yet verily I can assure thee that thou shalt find a power in Faith to doe them all out, here's the only way for a poor sinner to help himselfe, Faith purifies, and here it is said to raise the dead, the Philosopher will tell you there's no returne from death to life, yet here v. 35. it is said women received their dead raised to life again, by Faith the dead were raised to life again, such is its power. 3ly.
yet verily I can assure thee that thou shalt find a power in Faith to do them all out, here's the only Way for a poor sinner to help himself, Faith Purifies, and Here it is said to raise the dead, the Philosopher will tell you there's no return from death to life, yet Here v. 35. it is said women received their dead raised to life again, by Faith the dead were raised to life again, such is its power. 3ly.
The workings of Faith are hereby evidenced to be mighty and mysterious, in that it can compasse great designes with most unsuitable means, if you had a little Engin in your hand that could pull up vast mountaines and rocks by the roots, who would not admire the efficacy hereof,
The workings of Faith Are hereby evidenced to be mighty and mysterious, in that it can compass great designs with most unsuitable means, if you had a little Engine in your hand that could pull up vast Mountains and Rocks by the roots, who would not admire the efficacy hereof,
now for those to have an influence upon corporeall things, is strange and unsuitable, yet so it is, Faith removes mountaines, when Christ sent away the Ruler with this word, goe thy way, thy Sonne liveth, it is said he beleeved the word that Jesus spake,
now for those to have an influence upon corporeal things, is strange and unsuitable, yet so it is, Faith removes Mountains, when christ sent away the Ruler with this word, go thy Way, thy Son lives, it is said he believed the word that jesus spoke,
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and see what an effect came of it, it brought health to the child, what an unsuitablenesse is between faith & health, the one is spirituall, the other corporeall,
and see what an Effect Come of it, it brought health to the child, what an unsuitableness is between faith & health, the one is spiritual, the other corporeal,
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and to give way for the Army to goe over, now what likenesse at all between the cause and the effect here, what is there in the dipping of the Priests Feet in the water, that should cause this suddain parting of the waters, nihil consimile, yet by faith they stept down into the waters, and forthwith divided them.
and to give Way for the Army to go over, now what likeness At all between the cause and the Effect Here, what is there in the dipping of the Priests Feet in the water, that should cause this sudden parting of the waters, nihil consimile, yet by faith they stepped down into the waters, and forthwith divided them.
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but yet marke it well, and you shall finde a vast unsuitablenesse between the Meanes which Faith useth, and the work that is wrought by them, which makes the workings of faith wonderfull;
but yet mark it well, and you shall find a vast unsuitableness between the Means which Faith uses, and the work that is wrought by them, which makes the workings of faith wonderful;
if Goliah had met with his equall in the Camp of Israel, and falne by such a one, there had been no wonder, the means had been proportionable to the effect,
if Goliath had met with his equal in the Camp of Israel, and fallen by such a one, there had been no wonder, the means had been proportionable to the Effect,
but now for David a little stripling, who was scarce able to goe in Sauls Armour, and much lesse able to beare upon his shoulder Goliahs weighty Spear, for him to destroy this mighty Warriour, Davids strength was not in proportion to this great work, yet by Faith he overcame;
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Elisha and the Widdow of Sarepta had but a handfull of Meale in the Barrell to live upon, now that this should be able constantly to feed them for the space of some months,
Elisha and the Widow of Sarepta had but a handful of Meal in the Barrel to live upon, now that this should be able constantly to feed them for the Molle of Some months,
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and therefore I must beseech you by the way to doe more in faith, and you shall be able to doe greater things then yet you have attained to, never be afraid when there are crosse workings of providence, its not to discourage thee, it is but to try your faith, believe at such a time, say, Lord the weakest means I can use, can bring thy good purposes to passe,
and Therefore I must beseech you by the Way to do more in faith, and you shall be able to do greater things then yet you have attained to, never be afraid when there Are cross workings of providence, its not to discourage thee, it is but to try your faith, believe At such a time, say, Lord the Weakest means I can use, can bring thy good Purposes to pass,
You have but a little stock of grace, but improve it, and believe the promise, to him that hath shall be given, and he shall have more abundance, be not discouraged from Prayer nor Preaching,
You have but a little stock of grace, but improve it, and believe the promise, to him that hath shall be given, and he shall have more abundance, be not discouraged from Prayer nor Preaching,
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but this, leaning upon the shoulder of her beloved, Cant. 8. 5. who is this that commeth up from the Wildernesse, leaning upon her beloved, the Church was in the Wildernesse in a sad and lost condition,
but this, leaning upon the shoulder of her Beloved, Cant 8. 5. who is this that comes up from the Wilderness, leaning upon her Beloved, the Church was in the Wilderness in a sad and lost condition,
and what was left to Gideon? But three hundred men, what a small number is left of this goodly Armie, would any man judge but that now Gideon was weaker then before? No by this very work he had greater Faith in God (for there was scarce ought else to helpe him) and so was more likely to prevaile and did prevaile.
and what was left to gideon? But three hundred men, what a small number is left of this goodly Army, would any man judge but that now gideon was Weaker then before? No by this very work he had greater Faith in God (for there was scarce ought Else to help him) and so was more likely to prevail and did prevail.
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If You (Right Noble Sir) who are the Generall of our Armies, and no lesse then a Gideon, put forth by the spirit of God in those troublesome daies for the help and protection of the Church,
If You (Right Noble Sir) who Are the General of our Armies, and no less then a gideon, put forth by the Spirit of God in those troublesome days for the help and protection of the Church,
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if you should fall a emptying, and empty out all those unwilling troopes of Corah, who are unwilling to goe abroad because they would be busied at home in levelling the powers and ordinances which Christ hath constituted in the kingdomes of this world,
if you should fallen a emptying, and empty out all those unwilling troops of Corah, who Are unwilling to go abroad Because they would be busied At home in levelling the Powers and ordinances which christ hath constituted in the kingdoms of this world,
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if you should cast out those prophane ones, and those infectious deceavers, who have (wee here) got some shelter under your Tents, what shall I say of them, verily if You would purge out such dangerous humors (as we heare you are about such a good work) be not afraid, You shall gaine by such a losse, were you but a little flock of kids, some of those thousands abated which perhaps are a burthen to our Land,
if you should cast out those profane ones, and those infectious deceivers, who have (we Here) god Some shelter under your Tents, what shall I say of them, verily if You would purge out such dangerous humours (as we hear you Are about such a good work) be not afraid, You shall gain by such a loss, were you but a little flock of kids, Some of those thousands abated which perhaps Are a burden to our Land,
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I say could you dispatch over but a few thither of those men whose spirits the Lord should make willing to the service (remember Gideons small armie) even by those few, I trust Ireland might be relieved,
I say could you dispatch over but a few thither of those men whose spirits the Lord should make willing to the service (Remember Gideons small army) even by those few, I trust Ireland might be relieved,
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and the more they denie themselves, the greater service would God doe by them, and let this strengthen their faith that God is doing his greatest Work, when he takes to him the weakest meanes, this was Pauls experience, When I am weake then I am strong, what a paradox is here? yet he witnesses this truth, that when he had most emptied out him selfe by Faith, he brourht the more strength in, God came in and Christ shewed his strength, according as he had promised Paul, My strength is made perfect in weaknesse.
and the more they deny themselves, the greater service would God do by them, and let this strengthen their faith that God is doing his greatest Work, when he Takes to him the Weakest means, this was Paul's experience, When I am weak then I am strong, what a paradox is Here? yet he Witnesses this truth, that when he had most emptied out him self by Faith, he brourht the more strength in, God Come in and christ showed his strength, according as he had promised Paul, My strength is made perfect in weakness.
The actings of Faith in their lustre and power cannot be discerned by the sharpest eye of the men of this world, they skill not the manner of faiths workings, they are a mysterie to them, they see no lustre nor excellency in them, 'tis like a jewell which they have heard much of,
The actings of Faith in their lustre and power cannot be discerned by the Sharpest eye of the men of this world, they skill not the manner of faiths workings, they Are a mystery to them, they see no lustre nor excellency in them, it's like a jewel which they have herd much of,
for first they account a believers confidence in the Lord to be a very vaine thing that can no wise profit them, They mock at the counsell of the poor (saith the Psalmist) because he putteth his trust in the Lord.
for First they account a believers confidence in the Lord to be a very vain thing that can no wise profit them, They mock At the counsel of the poor (Says the Psalmist) Because he putteth his trust in the Lord.
What doe this poor people meane, what are they able to doe, they will not yeeld up their citty though they have no reason for it, there are none that can come for their rescue,
What do this poor people mean, what Are they able to do, they will not yield up their City though they have no reason for it, there Are none that can come for their rescue,
Thus they mocked at the Lord Christ at his passion, here's one that trusted in God but God will have none of him, He trusted in God (say they) that he will deliver him, let him deliver him,
Thus they mocked At the Lord christ At his passion, here's one that trusted in God but God will have none of him, He trusted in God (say they) that he will deliver him, let him deliver him,
and be all put to the sword? Who shall be able to deliver you? In the Letters that Zenacharib sent into Jerusalem to cause the people to deliver up the Citty to him, mark what he saies to this purpose, let not Hezekiah, (saith he) deceive you, what doe you trust in, have any of the Gods delivered the nations out of my hand, that you now should trust to be delivered? 2. Chron, 32. 15. Againe, 2ly they judge a believer far off from God and forsaken of him, whereas if they had a discovery of his faith in God they would finde God to be nigh unto him still.
and be all put to the sword? Who shall be able to deliver you? In the Letters that Sennacherib sent into Jerusalem to cause the people to deliver up the city to him, mark what he Says to this purpose, let not Hezekiah, (Says he) deceive you, what do you trust in, have any of the God's Delivered the Nations out of my hand, that you now should trust to be Delivered? 2. Chronicles, 32. 15. Again, 2ly they judge a believer Far off from God and forsaken of him, whereas if they had a discovery of his faith in God they would find God to be High unto him still.
3ly They oftentimes judge the Faith of Believers to be but Hypocrisie. So did Bildad censure Job, accounting that his hope and trust to be but hypocrisie and which should surely perish and come to nought, Job. 8. 13.
3ly They oftentimes judge the Faith of Believers to be but Hypocrisy. So did Bildad censure Job, accounting that his hope and trust to be but hypocrisy and which should surely perish and come to nought, Job. 8. 13.
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4ly They deeme a believer sometimes to be but a peevish carelesse man, he is nothing stirring in his businesse, sometimes God calleth a believer to sit still,
4ly They deem a believer sometime to be but a peevish careless man, he is nothing stirring in his business, sometime God calls a believer to fit still,
and to do nought but believe, what saith a worldling at this, is this the way to be rich? Is this the way to prevaile? To lye in the ditch and cry God help? Youl'e nere be worth any thing.
and to do nought but believe, what Says a worldling At this, is this the Way to be rich? Is this the Way to prevail? To lie in the ditch and cry God help? You'll never be worth any thing.
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Yea what speak I of the judgement of this world concerning a believer? Faith is so secret as that it is oftimes hid from his eye, in whose heart it workes, it is like the way of a Serpent upon a rock,
Yea what speak I of the judgement of this world Concerning a believer? Faith is so secret as that it is Oftimes hid from his eye, in whose heart it works, it is like the Way of a Serpent upon a rock,
I finde it to be even so in the Lord Jesus Christ himselfe, when he was under a cloud, my God, my God (saith he) why hast thou forsaken me? He believed and therefore he saies My God, my God, but now hee knew not that he believed,
I find it to be even so in the Lord jesus christ himself, when he was under a cloud, my God, my God (Says he) why hast thou forsaken me? He believed and Therefore he Says My God, my God, but now he knew not that he believed,
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if the worke of faith had been knowne, and this is often in the experience of believers, at this they are troubled and continually sad because they cannot discerne that they doe at all believe,
if the work of faith had been known, and this is often in the experience of believers, At this they Are troubled and continually sad Because they cannot discern that they do At all believe,
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so I say it may be with a believer a long time, but if at last they come to any discovery of the workings of faith in themselves, it is by the light of Gods holy spirit, and no otherwise. 6ly In the sixth place.
so I say it may be with a believer a long time, but if At last they come to any discovery of the workings of faith in themselves, it is by the Light of God's holy Spirit, and no otherwise. 6ly In the sixth place.
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but now when a poore distressed soule findes that God is withdrawne, when neither Sunne light, nor Star light any longer, no consolations, no knowledge,
but now when a poor distressed soul finds that God is withdrawn, when neither Sun Light, nor Star Light any longer, no consolations, no knowledge,
and discoveries as formerly, all withdrawne and the soule left as David; in the valley and shadow of death, what then? is there a time for faith to worke,
and discoveries as formerly, all withdrawn and the soul left as David; in the valley and shadow of death, what then? is there a time for faith to work,
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and to have God the Father, and Christ sup, and lie downe with you alwaies in this world, what will you doe when God withdrawes upon your breach of covenant? Yet trust in him,
and to have God the Father, and christ sup, and lie down with you always in this world, what will you do when God withdraws upon your breach of Covenant? Yet trust in him,
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and how admirable are the workings of Faith at such a time as this in the blackest and saddest houres, God will provide, God will provide himselfe a Lambe, hark what Abraham saies the father of the faithful, what is this likely,
and how admirable Are the workings of Faith At such a time as this in the Blackest and Saddest hours, God will provide, God will provide himself a Lamb, hark what Abraham Says the father of the faithful, what is this likely,
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and he shall come in such clouds as that hardly he shall finde faith on the earth, men shall not believe he is a comming, what, shall men say, is Christ coming in such daies as these? wherein the kingdomes of the world are ruined,
and he shall come in such Clouds as that hardly he shall find faith on the earth, men shall not believe he is a coming, what, shall men say, is christ coming in such days as these? wherein the kingdoms of the world Are ruined,
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yet for all that expect the promise of his comming, I am assured that the designes of Christ in those darke daies are now higher then they have beene these thousand of yeares.
yet for all that expect the promise of his coming, I am assured that the designs of christ in those dark days Are now higher then they have been these thousand of Years.
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7th place, Faith acts with a mighty and mysterious power in changing the person wholly where it is, out of weake it makes him strong, out of sinfull it purifies him,
7th place, Faith acts with a mighty and mysterious power in changing the person wholly where it is, out of weak it makes him strong, out of sinful it Purifies him,
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and makes him cleane out of one who was sold under sin, it makes him work righteousnesse, this is one great act of faith spoken of here in the Text, it hath has a mighty power over the whole conversation, by it the Elders the people of God wrought righteousnesse, and verily it is impossible for an unbeliever to worke righteousnesse, to act one righteous act.
and makes him clean out of one who was sold under since, it makes him work righteousness, this is one great act of faith spoken of Here in the Text, it hath has a mighty power over the Whole Conversation, by it the Elders the people of God wrought righteousness, and verily it is impossible for an unbeliever to work righteousness, to act one righteous act.
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so it appeares here in the Text of the ancient Martyrs, though the world thought them miserable, they cared not to change their condition, They accepted not of deliverance, others were tortured not accepting deliverance, that they might obtaine a better resurrection, they were willing to goe home unto the kingdome of their father, they were angry with those that carried them,
so it appears Here in the Text of the ancient Martyrs, though the world Thought them miserable, they cared not to change their condition, They accepted not of deliverance, Others were tortured not accepting deliverance, that they might obtain a better resurrection, they were willing to go home unto the Kingdom of their father, they were angry with those that carried them,
When Polycarpus was to be bound to the stake and burnt for the testimonie of Jesus Christ, the Proconsul of Asia who was to judge him, seeing him to be a reverend gracious old man, desired him to spare himselfe,
When Polycarp was to be bound to the stake and burned for the testimony of jesus christ, the Proconsul of Asia who was to judge him, seeing him to be a reverend gracious old man, desired him to spare himself,
& told them when he was brought to the stake (as I remember it recorded of him) they needed not to take such paines inbinding him fast for he would not moue:
& told them when he was brought to the stake (as I Remember it recorded of him) they needed not to take such pains inbinding him fast for he would not move:
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and so godly Mr Hooper a Martyr in Q. Maries daies, when they were fastning him with iron hoopes to the stake, You need not thus trouble your selues (saith he) yet doe what you list, I submit, shewing how contented and how willing they were to imbrace that condition.
and so godly Mr Hooper a Martyr in Q. Mary's days, when they were fastening him with iron hoops to the stake, You need not thus trouble your selves (Says he) yet do what you list, I submit, showing how contented and how willing they were to embrace that condition.
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and sinewes brake, & blood sparted out in the face of the beholders yet he testified he felt no paine, have not some of us knowne our prisons more comfortable then our dwelling houses? tis faith that changes our condition, and brings in unspeakable comfort;
and sinews brake, & blood sparted out in the face of the beholders yet he testified he felt no pain, have not Some of us known our prisons more comfortable then our Dwelling houses? this faith that changes our condition, and brings in unspeakable Comfort;
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are there not many of you, my Brethren, that have suffered by false reproaches God hath done it least the mighty workes which he hath wrought by you in the Army should puffe you up with pride and selfe conceit;
Are there not many of you, my Brothers, that have suffered by false Reproaches God hath done it least the mighty works which he hath wrought by you in the Army should puff you up with pride and self conceit;
therefore hath he suffered you to misearry, and to beare much reproach, but I shew you the excellent way whereby you may change all your discomforts into a comfortable condition.
Therefore hath he suffered you to misearry, and to bear much reproach, but I show you the excellent Way whereby you may change all your discomforts into a comfortable condition.
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He that believes saith the Prophet) doth not make hast, Faith bindes up the souls from acting and even by this way mightily prevailes to compasse her designes, stay where God bids you, stay and use onely that meanes unto which God calleth you, have a most observant eye upon the call of God,
He that believes Says the Prophet) does not make haste, Faith binds up the Souls from acting and even by this Way mightily prevails to compass her designs, stay where God bids you, stay and use only that means unto which God calls you, have a most observant eye upon the call of God,
Perhaps so too (saith a believer) but I doubt whither it be the minde of God that I should use this means or no, I am contented to stay for the meanes which God prescribes as well as the end, I will doe lesse, and believe more.
Perhaps so too (Says a believer) but I doubt whither it be the mind of God that I should use this means or no, I am contented to stay for the means which God prescribes as well as the end, I will do less, and believe more.
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saith the Lord to Moses, stand still, thou art in a hurry, and thy thoughts are busied how to make an escape, •• Moses, stand still a while and let the people wait a little,
Says the Lord to Moses, stand still, thou art in a hurry, and thy thoughts Are busied how to make an escape, •• Moses, stand still a while and let the people wait a little,
so saith the Lord sometimes to us in our perplexity, when we haue tried many waies and all to no purpose, you have tired your selves in pursuing the creature that you desire, stay now a while and wait upon God you have done your duty,
so Says the Lord sometime to us in our perplexity, when we have tried many ways and all to no purpose, you have tired your selves in pursuing the creature that you desire, stay now a while and wait upon God you have done your duty,
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nor give your thoughts rest, verily you might spare all this paines, if you would give up this matter to God, labour to bring your heart to this frame to be at Gods dispose in this businesse,
nor give your thoughts rest, verily you might spare all this pains, if you would give up this matter to God, labour to bring your heart to this frame to be At God's dispose in this business,
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and expect this mercy from him, your strength is to sit still. A Believer workes powerfullly when he stands still, this resting and waiting upon God oftner prevailes then overbusie acting and rushing into strange meanes hand overhead, that are against the minde of God for the compassing of our designes, Souldiers are apt to this because they have great power in their hand,
and expect this mercy from him, your strength is to fit still. A Believer works powerfullly when he Stands still, this resting and waiting upon God oftener prevails then overbusy acting and rushing into strange means hand overhead, that Are against the mind of God for the compassing of our designs, Soldiers Are apt to this Because they have great power in their hand,
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for this will cause God to dissert you, as soone as any thing, if you will not wait upon God in his waies, I tell you whosoever you are, you shall surely be undone in your owne waies, I am tender over you with a godly jelousie,
for this will cause God to dissert you, as soon as any thing, if you will not wait upon God in his ways, I tell you whosoever you Are, you shall surely be undone in your own ways, I am tender over you with a godly jealousy,
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First the strange and effectuall power of Faith whereby it availes to compasse all its designes consists much in the Principles which it acts upon, Faith acts upon the surest and most constant,
First the strange and effectual power of Faith whereby it avails to compass all its designs consists much in the Principles which it acts upon, Faith acts upon the Surest and most constant,
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and most powerfull principles in the world, and that is upon the sure promises of God, God cannot be unfaithfull, saith a Believer, He cannot denie himselfe, Ergo, this must come to passe which he hath assured me in his holy word, whatsoever your case be,
and most powerful principles in the world, and that is upon the sure promises of God, God cannot be unfaithful, Says a Believer, He cannot deny himself, Ergo, this must come to pass which he hath assured me in his holy word, whatsoever your case be,
or any temporall deliverance or mercy, or any gift of grace, if there be a promise for it, a Believer moues towards it upon vertue of the promise, which can never deceive him, whatsoever strait or difficulty there may be, Faith overturnes all, the promise of God must stand whatsoever fall before it, Faith breaks through all as the Champions of David brake through the Armie of enemies,
or any temporal deliverance or mercy, or any gift of grace, if there be a promise for it, a Believer moves towards it upon virtue of the promise, which can never deceive him, whatsoever strait or difficulty there may be, Faith overturns all, the promise of God must stand whatsoever fallen before it, Faith breaks through all as the Champions of David brake through the Army of enemies,
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all the powers of the gates of hell cannot frustrat one promise, and therefore is Faith so strong and mighty to great atchievements because it moues upon the promise.
all the Powers of the gates of hell cannot frustrate one promise, and Therefore is Faith so strong and mighty to great achievements Because it moves upon the promise.
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2ly, The ability which is in Faith towards great designes springs from the united forces which Faith takes-in to its help, Faith hath a powerfull influence over all the other wheeles of the soule to set them on work, it calls in other graces to its help, It makes love work,
2ly, The ability which is in Faith towards great designs springs from the united forces which Faith takes-in to its help, Faith hath a powerful influence over all the other wheels of the soul to Set them on work, it calls in other graces to its help, It makes love work,
3ly, Faith comes to be so marveilous in working by reason of its Latitude, it is not limited to a few workes, it hath the largest reach of any grace of the spirit, it reaches to all things in this life,
3ly, Faith comes to be so marvelous in working by reason of its Latitude, it is not limited to a few works, it hath the Largest reach of any grace of the Spirit, it reaches to all things in this life,
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gold, hath a particular excellency in it, but it is but of an narrow extent, it cannot help you in all your wants, you give it away for water when you are over thirsty,
gold, hath a particular excellency in it, but it is but of an narrow extent, it cannot help you in all your Wants, you give it away for water when you Are over thirsty,
but now Faith is of such an universall excellency as that you can doe nothing without it, you cannot subsist a day without Faith, it hath to doe with all the conditions God shall call you to,
but now Faith is of such an universal excellency as that you can do nothing without it, you cannot subsist a day without Faith, it hath to do with all the conditions God shall call you to,
4th, Reason how Faith comes to be so mighty and powerfull is because God delights to bring about his greatest glory in the world by a way of believing, God hath chosen this way aboue others,
4th, Reason how Faith comes to be so mighty and powerful is Because God delights to bring about his greatest glory in the world by a Way of believing, God hath chosen this Way above Others,
Loe what a choise God makes the poore contemptible ones of the world that are rich in Faith, does he choose to bring his great designes about by, be not discouraged by your poverty and weaknesse at any time, but Believe.
Lo what a choice God makes the poor contemptible ones of the world that Are rich in Faith, does he choose to bring his great designs about by, be not discouraged by your poverty and weakness At any time, but Believe.
Hee is oblieged to make the promise good unto thee, he will never draw back, thou maiest be sure on't, he will some way or other make good every promise that is relied on. Now for application. First use of instruction.
He is obliged to make the promise good unto thee, he will never draw back, thou Mayest be sure oned, he will Some Way or other make good every promise that is relied on. Now for application. First use of instruction.
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as that they cared not to accept of deliverance, Heb. 11. 35. Ignatius in his Epistle to the Church of the Romans declares himselfe so far from being frighted with persecution, as 〈 ◊ 〉 he was afraid to be delivered, he desired the Church that they would not pray that he might be delivered from death,
as that they cared not to accept of deliverance, Hebrew 11. 35. Ignatius in his Epistle to the Church of the Romans declares himself so Far from being frighted with persecution, as 〈 ◊ 〉 he was afraid to be Delivered, he desired the Church that they would not pray that he might be Delivered from death,
but that they would offer him up a sacrifice upon the Altar, which was prepared for him, Pray rather that I may triumph in Martyrdome for the name of the Lord Jesus.
but that they would offer him up a sacrifice upon the Altar, which was prepared for him, Pray rather that I may triumph in Martyrdom for the name of the Lord jesus.
2d Vse of instruction is Faith so active and mighty in working, then certainly The way to get strength to perform any g〈 … 〉 is first of all to set Faith on working, there are that seek by all other meanes to bring their designes about rather then by Faith,
2d Use of instruction is Faith so active and mighty in working, then Certainly The Way to get strength to perform any g〈 … 〉 is First of all to Set Faith on working, there Are that seek by all other means to bring their designs about rather then by Faith,
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but in the first place and chiefly, and constantly, unto the end in all transactions to work by Faith, God goes not along with an unbelieved ▪ therefore as the wise marriner holds the rudder with his hand,
but in the First place and chiefly, and constantly, unto the end in all transactions to work by Faith, God Goes not along with an unbelieved ▪ Therefore as the wise mariner holds the rudder with his hand,
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and using the meanes which the Lord makes ready for you, but still keep your eye of Faith upon God in his promise, I trust the Lord will blesse this meanes,
and using the means which the Lord makes ready for you, but still keep your eye of Faith upon God in his promise, I trust the Lord will bless this means,
3d Use of Instruction, is Faith so mighty a grace of the spirit, so marveilous in working, Then it concernes a Christian to have a speciall care that he suffer not his Faith to be weakned? If your Faith be weakned, all the rest of the man will become weak if once you know a sinnew be hurt, a man is lame all daies of 〈 ◊ 〉 life:
3d Use of Instruction, is Faith so mighty a grace of the Spirit, so marvelous in working, Then it concerns a Christian to have a special care that he suffer not his Faith to be weakened? If your Faith be weakened, all the rest of the man will become weak if once you know a sinnew be hurt, a man is lame all days of 〈 ◊ 〉 life:
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if you suffer your Faith to be weakned, your spirit will halt, oh that you knew how much it concernes you daily to be acting and strengthning your Faith.
if you suffer your Faith to be weakened, your Spirit will halt, o that you knew how much it concerns you daily to be acting and strengthening your Faith.
for therein lay his strength, So I beseech you most earnestly look to your Faith, look to your Faith, there, there lies your strength, oh! see to that.
for therein lay his strength, So I beseech you most earnestly look to your Faith, look to your Faith, there, there lies your strength, o! see to that.
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and importunity, who held him fast with his armes, and with weeping and supplications, as that God put an honourable title upon him, what is thy name, saith the Lord unto him, (thou mighty Wrestler) let me know who thou art that thus wrestles with me? Say what is thy name? And he said unto him Judah then said the Lord, thy name shall be called no more Jacob but Israel: for as a Prince hast thou power with God and with men,
and importunity, who held him fast with his arms, and with weeping and supplications, as that God put an honourable title upon him, what is thy name, Says the Lord unto him, (thou mighty Wrestler) let me know who thou art that thus wrestles with me? Say what is thy name? And he said unto him Judah then said the Lord, thy name shall be called no more Jacob but Israel: for as a Prince hast thou power with God and with men,
and hast prevailed, goe to then, learne of God to put a price upon him that is strong in Faith, put the mightiest men in Faith, into places of trust, such a one seldome miscarries, God is on his side,
and hast prevailed, go to then, Learn of God to put a price upon him that is strong in Faith, put the Mightiest men in Faith, into places of trust, such a one seldom miscarries, God is on his side,
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if by Faith the Elders obtain'd a good report from God, how will God report of you who lie under the sinne of unbeleif? have you a desire to please God, verily I must professe unto you, there is nothing in the world doth more discontent him,
if by Faith the Elders obtained a good report from God, how will God report of you who lie under the sin of unbelief? have you a desire to please God, verily I must profess unto you, there is nothing in the world does more discontent him,
and love, and faithfulnesse, and truth in question, you will take a Friends word if he promise, otherwise it will trouble your Friend that he hath so little credit with you, what saith he will you not trust me? have you knowne me so long and will you not trust me for this? what a disgrace doe you put upon me? So saith Christ to his Disciples,
and love, and faithfulness, and truth in question, you will take a Friends word if he promise, otherwise it will trouble your Friend that he hath so little credit with you, what Says he will you not trust me? have you known me so long and will you not trust me for this? what a disgrace do you put upon me? So Says christ to his Disciples,
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Saint John tels you plainly whoever you are that are unbelievers, (looke how you will answer it) you make God a lyer, who ever will not believe him when he hath promised,
Saint John tells you plainly whoever you Are that Are unbelievers, (look how you will answer it) you make God a liar, who ever will not believe him when he hath promised,
but God hath forsaken me, my God hath forgotten me, God saith He hath made an everlasting Covenant with you, and you say, it is but for a time at our list,
but God hath forsaken me, my God hath forgotten me, God Says He hath made an everlasting Covenant with you, and you say, it is but for a time At our list,
and when we break Covenant, God falls off and breaks Covenant too, God saith, I will deliver thee in six troubles and in seaven, my grace shall be sufficient in temptation,
and when we break Covenant, God falls off and breaks Covenant too, God Says, I will deliver thee in six Troubles and in seaven, my grace shall be sufficient in temptation,
and call upon me in the day of trouble, and I will deliver thee, and thou shalt gloryfie me, now all this thou flatly deniest, deniest Gods powers (O the unbelief!) as if he could not save, deniest his knowledge and care of thee,
and call upon me in the day of trouble, and I will deliver thee, and thou shalt Glorify me, now all this thou flatly deniest, deniest God's Powers (Oh the unbelief!) as if he could not save, deniest his knowledge and care of thee,
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so it is our greatest Soule-contentment to know that we doe act in Faith, take therefore a view of your actions, scan them, see what Faith you finde there, here are three helps of discovery which I commend unto you this day, that by them you may come to know the workings of the spirit of grace in your hearts.
so it is our greatest Soule-contentment to know that we do act in Faith, take Therefore a view of your actions, scan them, see what Faith you find there, Here Are three helps of discovery which I commend unto you this day, that by them you may come to know the workings of the Spirit of grace in your hearts.
First, if your greatest atchivements have been wrought in Faith, you will attribute the successe unto the right meanes, you will give Faith the honour of all.
First, if your greatest achievements have been wrought in Faith, you will attribute the success unto the right means, you will give Faith the honour of all.
and the Peace and Liberty which the Lord hath brought about for his Church in these dayes by your meanes, (we blesse his name for it,) and desire to keep in thankfull remembrance what he hath done for us,
and the Peace and Liberty which the Lord hath brought about for his Church in these days by your means, (we bless his name for it,) and desire to keep in thankful remembrance what he hath done for us,
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and whence had you them? have you written down upon all your Victories, Haec FIDEI SPOLIA, this Faith hath wonne, (I know what many Dammees have lost) but have you given glory to God,
and whence had you them? have you written down upon all your Victories, Haec FIDEI SPOLIA, this Faith hath won, (I know what many Damnées have lost) but have you given glory to God,
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I am confident it hath been the Faith of many amongst you, and the Faith of Gods children in the Churhes of this Kingdome, making prayers for you, that have gott these Victories, many a Moses hath been lifting up his hands, many Churches have been weeping before the Lord,
I am confident it hath been the Faith of many among you, and the Faith of God's children in the Churches of this Kingdom, making Prayers for you, that have got these Victories, many a Moses hath been lifting up his hands, many Churches have been weeping before the Lord,
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and believing whiles you have been fighting, this hath done all, and if you have overcome in Faith, certain I am you will attribute the successe to Faith,
and believing while you have been fighting, this hath done all, and if you have overcome in Faith, certain I am you will attribute the success to Faith,
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and naile all thy strong corruptions to the Crosse of Christ, and there they shall die, He will doe this work which thou desirest, waite upon the Lord,
and nail all thy strong corruptions to the Cross of christ, and there they shall die, He will do this work which thou Desirest, wait upon the Lord,
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well then, fit down O my soule, saith a believer, and waite untill Gods time come, be not thoughtfull, leave matters in the hands of God, He hath taken them up:
well then, fit down Oh my soul, Says a believer, and wait until God's time come, be not thoughtful, leave matters in the hands of God, He hath taken them up:
you may know whether or no you act in true Faith, by the ground or bottome upon which your Faith is pitcht, true Faith is alwaies bottomed upon the promise, either upon the maine stock of the covenant of grace in Christ,
you may know whither or no you act in true Faith, by the ground or bottom upon which your Faith is pitched, true Faith is always bottomed upon the promise, either upon the main stock of the Covenant of grace in christ,
and provision, an invincible armie, and therefore we feare nothing, is not this good reason to be confident? O! but all this while thy heart is not well grounded,
and provision, an invincible army, and Therefore we Fear nothing, is not this good reason to be confident? OH! but all this while thy heart is not well grounded,
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If Faith had the grounding of it, it would ground it much better, alas vaine man wilt thou put all thy treasure in a vessell that is as leaking as thy selfe, hast thou nought but the creature to fix upon? Ah thou art a most miserable creature!
If Faith had the grounding of it, it would ground it much better, alas vain man wilt thou put all thy treasure in a vessel that is as leaking as thy self, hast thou nought but the creature to fix upon? Ah thou art a most miserable creature!
thou shalt goe away with the curse of God, and this is a most terrible estate, that even that should bring a curse upon a man which he takes to be his comfort,
thou shalt go away with the curse of God, and this is a most terrible estate, that even that should bring a curse upon a man which he Takes to be his Comfort,
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For he shall be like the heath in the desart, and shall not see when good commeth but shall inhabit the parched places in the wildernesse, in a salt land,
For he shall be like the heath in the desert, and shall not see when good comes but shall inhabit the parched places in the Wilderness, in a salt land,
and not inhabited, but now is it otherwise with you, can you say oh blessed be God that I have a promise from God! I am confident because I have a promise to rest upon,
and not inhabited, but now is it otherwise with you, can you say o blessed be God that I have a promise from God! I am confident Because I have a promise to rest upon,
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This was Sampsons mistake, and it is a very notable case, you shall finde in the book of Judges, 16. 20. that God gave Sampson a promise of matchlesse strength, upon condition that he should keep his Nazarits vow,
This was Sampsons mistake, and it is a very notable case, you shall find in the book of Judges, 16. 20. that God gave Sampson a promise of matchless strength, upon condition that he should keep his Nazarits Voelli,
Wherefore let me again renew my exhortation unto you, seek Faith, grow in Faith, I renew my exhortation and reinforce it with all the grace that God gives me,
Wherefore let me again renew my exhortation unto you, seek Faith, grow in Faith, I renew my exhortation and reinforce it with all the grace that God gives me,
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Let not these be times wherein Faith shall scarce be found, when more need of Faith then in troublesome daies, verily all your shifts and turnings of things up•ide downe, will doe nothing towards your safety without Faith, you cannot live the life of Christians without Faith, tis as possible for a tree to live without roots,
Let not these be times wherein Faith shall scarce be found, when more need of Faith then in troublesome days, verily all your shifts and turnings of things up•ide down, will do nothing towards your safety without Faith, you cannot live the life of Christians without Faith, this as possible for a tree to live without roots,
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Oh! I would have you men mighty in faith, how beautifull, how excellent is the glorious lustre of Faith in the heart of any, what mighty works might you attaine to had you Faith? Christ cannot doe mighty works for you because of your unbeliefe, you shall never see good daies if you have not more Faith among you, you may think tis along with this and that other thing that your peace is not established, that you are not brought into Canaan, but I tell you tis long of your unbeliefe that you are shut out, you blame Israel, because they would not belieue God,
Oh! I would have you men mighty in faith, how beautiful, how excellent is the glorious lustre of Faith in the heart of any, what mighty works might you attain to had you Faith? christ cannot do mighty works for you Because of your unbelief, you shall never see good days if you have not more Faith among you, you may think this along with this and that other thing that your peace is not established, that you Are not brought into Canaan, but I tell you this long of your unbelief that you Are shut out, you blame Israel, Because they would not believe God,
Let nothing discourage your Faith, you may have many trialls, but take no discouragements, in times of greatest danger and difficulty, there is a time to act Faith, Faith is ordained for such times, nothing can help us unlesse it be Faith, Faith is able to remove the greatest difficulties, it is able to compasse the highest atchievements:
Let nothing discourage your Faith, you may have many trials, but take no discouragements, in times of greatest danger and difficulty, there is a time to act Faith, Faith is ordained for such times, nothing can help us unless it be Faith, Faith is able to remove the greatest difficulties, it is able to compass the highest achievements:
O that Christians were more skilled in this mystery of Faith, Faith is the meee test engine for greatest designes, Faith is the Souldiers best shield, will you goe into the battle at any time without your shield, will you not raise brest works before you for your defence, no such safe guard as Faith, Faith brings supplies in a seasonable time, O for a reserve and supplies say you to help,
Oh that Christians were more skilled in this mystery of Faith, Faith is the meee test engine for greatest designs, Faith is the Soldiers best shield, will you go into the battle At any time without your shield, will you not raise breast works before you for your defence, no such safe guard as Faith, Faith brings supplies in a seasonable time, Oh for a reserve and supplies say you to help,
You are in places of eminency, who are Generalls and Captaines of the armie, unbeliefe in you is more dangerous then in others, God will not spare you,
You Are in places of eminency, who Are Generals and Captains of the army, unbelief in you is more dangerous then in Others, God will not spare you,
when his Faith somewhat fayled, because hee gave not glory to God by believing, at that time therefore the Lord cut him short of Canaan, this was the reason why Moses was not permitted to more then a sight of that goodly land,
when his Faith somewhat failed, Because he gave not glory to God by believing, At that time Therefore the Lord Cut him short of Canaan, this was the reason why Moses was not permitted to more then a sighed of that goodly land,
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Let mee beseech you to lay up those special places of Scripture in your hearts, which are suitable to your condition, who are Souldiers, exercise your Faith upon these promises,
Let me beseech you to lay up those special places of Scripture in your hearts, which Are suitable to your condition, who Are Soldiers, exercise your Faith upon these promises,
and besides me there is no Saviour, therefore God would have you trust in him, again it is a sweet excellent Scripture, Hosea, 1. 7. God will save you without sword or bow,
and beside me there is no Saviour, Therefore God would have you trust in him, again it is a sweet excellent Scripture, Hosea, 1. 7. God will save you without sword or bow,
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Moreover in the 2. Chron. 32. 8. See how Hezekiah encouraged the small troopes that were with him, with Senacharib, saith he, is an arme of flesh, But with us is the Lord our God to help us,
Moreover in the 2. Chronicles 32. 8. See how Hezekiah encouraged the small troops that were with him, with Senacharib, Says he, is an arm of Flesh, But with us is the Lord our God to help us,
Vide the Martyrdome of Thom. Hawkes at Coxehall Anno 1555. Iune 10. Tertull. Apologer. Omne malum aut timore aut pudore natura perfudit: malefici gestiunt latere, devitant apparere, trepidant deprehensi, negant accusati, ne torti quidem facile, aut semper confitentur: certe damnati maerent, dinumerent in semetipsos mentis malae impetus, vel fato vel astris imputant, nolunt enim suum esse, quia malum agnoscant. Christianis vero quid simile? neminem pudet, neminem paenitet, nisi planè retro non fuisse, si denotatur gloriatur: si accusatur non defendit: interrogatus vel ultrò confitetur, damnatus gratias agit.
Vide the Martyrdom of Tom Hawkes At Coxehall Anno 1555. Iune 10. Tertul Apologer. Omne malum Or Timore Or Pudore Nature perfudit: malefici gestiunt later, devitant apparere, trepidant deprehensi, negant accusati, ne Torti quidem facile, Or semper confitentur: certain Condemned maerent, dinumerent in semetipsos mentis Malae impetus, vel fato vel astris imputant, Nolunt enim suum esse, quia malum Agnoscant. Christianis vero quid simile? neminem It is shameful, neminem paenitet, nisi planè retro non Fuisse, si denotatur gloriatur: si accusatur non defendit: interrogatus vel ultrò confitetur, Damnatus gratias agit.
S. Iohn the Apostles convert, of which Eusebius speaks, and some of which the Councels speak, that had renounced Christ in time of persecution, but afterward upon great repentance found mercy with Christ and were received into the Church.
S. John the Apostles convert, of which Eusebius speaks, and Some of which the Counsels speak, that had renounced christ in time of persecution, but afterwards upon great Repentance found mercy with christ and were received into the Church.
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So Euseb. reports of many of the Primitive Christians, that being cast in before the Lyons to be devoured, the Lyons roated and turned aside, & would not devoure them till they were wrapt up in Beasts-skins, and so cast in before them.
So Eusebius reports of many of the Primitive Christians, that being cast in before the Lyons to be devoured, the Lyons roated and turned aside, & would not devour them till they were wrapped up in Beasts-skins, and so cast in before them.
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And so sometimes also by outward meanes, Faith brings spirituall effects about, as by water in Baptisme, it brings us home the Holy Ghost, and by Bread and Wine in the Lords Supper brings Christ into the Soule. Now in these the meanes and the effect are of different kinds.
And so sometime also by outward means, Faith brings spiritual effects about, as by water in Baptism, it brings us home the Holy Ghost, and by Bred and Wine in the lords Supper brings christ into the Soul. Now in these the means and the Effect Are of different Kinds.
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You would have asked Christ as his Disciples did, Lord where shall we get enough for this multitude, how can 5 Barly loaves and 2 fishes feed 5000, but Christ beleeved, and the food so multiplied in dividing, as that there were more fragments gathered up after dinner, them there was ment upon the table at the beginning.
You would have asked christ as his Disciples did, Lord where shall we get enough for this multitude, how can 5 Barley loaves and 2 Fish feed 5000, but christ believed, and the food so multiplied in dividing, as that there were more fragments gathered up After dinner, them there was meant upon the table At the beginning.
To this purpose saith the Apostle, 1. Cor. 3. 18. if any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a foole that he may be wile, that is, let him deny his own carnall wisdome, and yeeld up himselfe to the mystery of wisdome that God hath revoaled in the Gospell, and surely that Creature that is wrought over to such a gracious frāe as to beleeve God rather then the carnall vain reasoning of his, own deceitfull heart, shall be enlightned from God to the acknowledgment of the mystery of God, and of the Father, & of Christ.
To this purpose Says the Apostle, 1. Cor. 3. 18. if any man among you seems to be wise in this world, let him become a fool that he may be wile, that is, let him deny his own carnal Wisdom, and yield up himself to the mystery of Wisdom that God hath revoaled in the Gospel, and surely that Creature that is wrought over to such a gracious frane as to believe God rather then the carnal vain reasoning of his, own deceitful heart, shall be enlightened from God to the acknowledgment of the mystery of God, and of the Father, & of christ.
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