The stedfastness of promises, and the sinfulness of staggering: opened in a sermon preached at Margarets in Westminster before the Parliament Febr. 28. 1649. Being a day set apart for solemn humiliation throughout the nation. By John Owen minister of the Gospel.
Opened in a SERMON Preached at Margarets in Westminster, before the Parliament, Febr. 28. 1649. Rom. 4. 20. He staggered not at the Promise of God through unbelief.
Opened in a SERMON Preached At Margarets in Westminster, before the Parliament, February 28. 1649. Rom. 4. 20. He staggered not At the Promise of God through unbelief.
IN the first Chapters of this Epistle, the Apostle from Scripture, and the constant practice of all sorts of men, of all Ages, Jews and Gentiles, Wise and Barbarians, proves all the world,
IN the First Chapters of this Epistle, the Apostle from Scripture, and the constant practice of all sorts of men, of all Ages, jews and Gentiles, Wise and Barbarians, Proves all the world,
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and every individual therein, to have sinned and come short of the glory of God: And not only so, but that it was utterly impossible, that by their own strength,
and every Individu therein, to have sinned and come short of the glory of God: And not only so, but that it was utterly impossible, that by their own strength,
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or by virtue of any assistance communicated, or priviledges enjoyed, they should ever attain to a righteousness of their own, that might be acceptable unto God.
or by virtue of any assistance communicated, or privileges enjoyed, they should ever attain to a righteousness of their own, that might be acceptable unto God.
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1 That for what is past, every mouth must be stopped, and all the world become guilty before God. Chap. 3. v. 19. 2 For the future, though they should labour to amend their wayes, and improve their Assistances and Priviledges to a better advantage then formerly, yet by the deeds of the Law, shall no flesh be justified in the sight of God. v. 20.
1 That for what is past, every Mouth must be stopped, and all the world become guilty before God. Chap. 3. v. 19. 2 For the future, though they should labour to amend their ways, and improve their Assistances and Privileges to a better advantage then formerly, yet by the Deeds of the Law, shall no Flesh be justified in the sighed of God. v. 20.
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Now it being the main drift of the Apostle, in this Epistle, and in his whole Employment, to manifest that God hath not shut up all the Sons of men, hopeless and remediless under this Condition;
Now it being the main drift of the Apostle, in this Epistle, and in his Whole Employment, to manifest that God hath not shut up all the Sons of men, hopeless and remediless under this Condition;
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the great design of God to be glorious in his Saints, and in a word, the chief subject of the Ambassage from Christ, to him committed, (to wit, That they who neither have,
the great Design of God to be glorious in his Saints, and in a word, the chief Subject of the Ambassage from christ, to him committed, (to wit, That they who neither have,
nor by any means can attain a Righteousness of their own, by the utmost of their workings, may yet have that which is compleat and unrefusable in Christ, by beleiving) he therefore strongly confirms it in the fourth Chapter, by testimony and example of the Scripture, with the Saints that were of old:
nor by any means can attain a Righteousness of their own, by the utmost of their workings, may yet have that which is complete and unrefusable in christ, by believing) he Therefore strongly confirms it in the fourth Chapter, by testimony and Exampl of the Scripture, with the Saints that were of old:
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Thereby also declaring, That though the manifestation of this Mystery, were now more fully opened by Christ from the bosome of the Father, yet indeed this was the only way for any to appear in the presence of God, ever since Sin entred into the world.
Thereby also declaring, That though the manifestation of this Mystery, were now more Fully opened by christ from the bosom of the Father, yet indeed this was the only Way for any to appear in the presence of God, ever since since entered into the world.
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to wit, Abraham, the father according to the flesh, of all those, who put in the strongest of all men for a share in Righteousness, by the Priviledges they did enjoy,
to wit, Abraham, the father according to the Flesh, of all those, who put in the Strongest of all men for a share in Righteousness, by the Privileges they did enjoy,
as to be called the Father of the faithful, were meerly from hence, That this Righteousnesse of Grace, was freely discovered, and fully established unto him:
as to be called the Father of the faithful, were merely from hence, That this Righteousness of Grace, was freely discovered, and Fully established unto him:
an Enjoyment being granted him in a peculiar manner, by Faith, of that promise, wherin the Lord Christ with the whole spring of the Righteousnes mentioned, was enwrapped.
an Enjoyment being granted him in a peculiar manner, by Faith, of that promise, wherein the Lord christ with the Whole spring of the Righteousness mentioned, was enwrapped.
This the Apostle pursues with sundry and various Inferences, and Conclusions, to the end of Vers. 17. Chap. 4 Having laid down this, in the next place he gives us a Description of that Faith of Abraham, whereby he became Inheritor of those excellent things, from the Adjuncts of it.
This the Apostle pursues with sundry and various Inferences, and Conclusions, to the end of Vers. 17. Chap. 4 Having laid down this, in the next place he gives us a Description of that Faith of Abraham, whereby he became Inheritor of those excellent things, from the Adjuncts of it.
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1, From the bottome and foundation on which it rested, viz. The Omnipotency or Al-sufficiency of God, whereby he was able to fulfil whatever he had engaged himself unto by promise,
1, From the bottom and Foundation on which it rested, viz. The Omnipotency or All-sufficiency of God, whereby he was able to fulfil whatever he had engaged himself unto by promise,
Two great Testimonies are here of the power of God: 1 That he quickneth the dead, able he is to raise up those that are dead to life again. 2 He calleth things that are not, as though they were:
Two great Testimonies Are Here of the power of God: 1 That he Quickeneth the dead, able he is to raise up those that Are dead to life again. 2 He calls things that Are not, as though they were:
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as when he said, Let there be light, there was light, Gen. 1. 3. by that very word, commanding light to shine out of darkness, 2 Cor. 4. 6. These Demonstrations of Gods Al-sufficiency he considereth in peculiar reference to what he was to believe;
as when he said, Let there be Light, there was Light, Gen. 1. 3. by that very word, commanding Light to shine out of darkness, 2 Cor. 4. 6. These Demonstrations of God's All-sufficiency he Considereth in peculiar Referente to what he was to believe;
to wit, That he might be the Father of many Nations, vers. 11. of the Jews according to the flesh, of Jews and Gentiles, according to the Faith whereof we speak.
to wit, That he might be the Father of many nations, vers. 11. of the jews according to the Flesh, of jews and Gentiles, according to the Faith whereof we speak.
2 For the other, that he should be a Father of the Gentiles by Faith, the holy Ghost witnesseth that they were not a people, Hos. 2. 23. the implanting of them in his stock, must be by a power, that calleth things that are not, as though they were:
2 For the other, that he should be a Father of the Gentiles by Faith, the holy Ghost Witnesseth that they were not a people, Hos. 2. 23. the implanting of them in his stock, must be by a power, that calls things that Are not, as though they were:
giving a new nature, and being unto them, which before they had not. To bottome our selves upon the Al-sufficiency of God, for the accomplishment of such things,
giving a new nature, and being unto them, which before they had not. To bottom our selves upon the All-sufficiency of God, for the accomplishment of such things,
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When God calls for believing, his Truth and Alsufficiency being ingaged, no difficulty nor seeming impossibilities, that the thing to be believed is,
When God calls for believing, his Truth and All-sufficiency being engaged, no difficulty nor seeming impossibilities, that the thing to be believed is,
All Reasons of natural hope were against him: What Hope could arise, in, or by Reason, that two dead Bodies, should be the Source and Fountain of many Nations? so that against all inducements of a natural Hope he believed.
All Reasons of natural hope were against him: What Hope could arise, in, or by Reason, that two dead Bodies, should be the Source and Fountain of many nations? so that against all inducements of a natural Hope he believed.
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verse 19. It was seen in this, that his Faith carried him above the consideration of all impediments, that might lie in the way to the accomplishment of the promise.
verse 19. It was seen in this, that his Faith carried him above the consideration of all impediments, that might lie in the Way to the accomplishment of the promise.
this is the 3d thing that is observed in the manner of his believing. He fully, quietly, resolvedly cast himself on this, That he who had promised was able to performe it.
this is the 3d thing that is observed in the manner of his believing. He Fully, quietly, resolvedly cast himself on this, That he who had promised was able to perform it.
Abraham seeing the storms of doubts and temptations, likely to rise against the Promise made unto him, with full sayl breaks through all, to lie down quietly in Gods Al-sufficiency. And this is the 3d.
Abraham seeing the storms of doubts and temptations, likely to rise against the Promise made unto him, with full sail breaks through all, to lie down quietly in God's All-sufficiency. And this is the 3d.
honoured by the King of Sodom, and blessed by the King of Salem; and yet in the first verse of Chap. 15. God appearing to him in a vision, in the very entrance bids him FEAR NOT:
honoured by the King of Sodom, and blessed by the King of Salem; and yet in the First verse of Chap. 15. God appearing to him in a vision, in the very Entrance bids him FEAR NOT:
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Until a child of God be cleer in the main, in the matter of the great Promise, the business of Christ, the greatest outward Successes and Advantages, will be so far from quieting and settling his mind, that they rather increase his perplexities.
Until a child of God be clear in the main, in the matter of the great Promise, the business of christ, the greatest outward Successes and Advantages, will be so Far from quieting and settling his mind, that they rather increase his perplexities.
That this was Abraham's condition, appears from vers. 2. of that Chapter, where God having told him, That he was his sheild, and his exceeding great reward.
That this was Abraham's condition, appears from vers. 2. of that Chapter, where God having told him, That he was his shield, and his exceeding great reward.
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He replyes, Lord God, what wilt thou give me, seeing I go childless? As if he should have said, Lord God, thou toldest me when I was in Haran, now 19. years ago, That in me and my seed, all the families of the Earth should be blessed, Gen. 12. 3. That the blessed, blessing seed, should be of me:
He replies, Lord God, what wilt thou give me, seeing I go childless? As if he should have said, Lord God, thou toldest me when I was in Haran, now 19. Years ago, That in me and my seed, all the families of the Earth should be blessed, Gen. 12. 3. That the blessed, blessing seed, should be of me:
if I am disappointed therein, what shall I do? and what will all these things avail me? what will it benefit me, to have a multitude of earthly enjoyments,
if I am disappointed therein, what shall I do? and what will all these things avail me? what will it benefit me, to have a multitude of earthly enjoyments,
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He shakes in the very bottom of his soul, that improbabilities were growing up as he thought to impossibilities, against him, in the way of the Promise:
He shakes in the very bottom of his soul, that improbabilities were growing up as he Thought to impossibilities, against him, in the Way of the Promise:
2 That God takes not his Servant at the Advantage of his complaining and diffidence: but lets that pass, until having renewed the Promise to him, and settled his Faith,
2 That God Takes not his Servant At the Advantage of his complaining and diffidence: but lets that pass, until having renewed the Promise to him, and settled his Faith,
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Jesus Christ, with his whol Mediation, and his whole work of Redemption is in this Promise, with the enjoyment of God in Covenant, as a sheild, and as an exceeding great Reward.
jesus christ, with his Whole Mediation, and his Whole work of Redemption is in this Promise, with the enjoyment of God in Covenant, as a shield, and as an exceeding great Reward.
1 As Beleivers: So your Interest lies in these Two things: 1 That your own souls have a share and portion in the Lord Christ: 2 That the kingdom of the Lord Jesus be exalted and established.
1 As Believers: So your Interest lies in these Two things: 1 That your own Souls have a share and portion in the Lord christ: 2 That the Kingdom of the Lord jesus be exalted and established.
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I shall lay before you Three Promises, suted to these several things, which or the like, you are too view in all your actings, all staggering at them, being from unbelief.
I shall lay before you Three Promises, suited to these several things, which or the like, you Are too view in all your actings, all staggering At them, being from unbelief.
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and for this amongst innumerable, take that of Isa. 60. 11. Therefore thy Gates shall be open continually, they shall not be shut day nor night, that men may bring unto thee the forces of the Gentiles,
and for this among innumerable, take that of Isaiah 60. 11. Therefore thy Gates shall be open continually, they shall not be shut day nor night, that men may bring unto thee the forces of the Gentiles,
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3, The quiet and peace of the Nation, which ye regard as Rulers, as it stands in subordination to the kingdom of Christ, comes also under the Promise,
3, The quiet and peace of the nation, which you regard as Rulers, as it Stands in subordination to the Kingdom of christ, comes also under the Promise,
It is sometime rendred, to doubt; Matth. 21. 21. If you have faith NONLATINALPHABET, and doubt not; that is, not use arguings and reasonings in your selves concerning the Promise and things promised.
It is sometime rendered, to doubt; Matthew 21. 21. If you have faith, and doubt not; that is, not use arguings and reasonings in your selves Concerning the Promise and things promised.
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So also Acts 10. 20. Peter is commanded to obey the Vision, NONLATINALPHABET nothing doubting: What is that? Why, a not continuing to do, what he is said to have done, verse 17. He doubted in himself, what the Vision he had seen should mean:
So also Acts 10. 20. Peter is commanded to obey the Vision, nothing doubting: What is that? Why, a not Continuing to do, what he is said to have done, verse 17. He doubted in himself, what the Vision he had seen should mean:
and withal, all the difficulties that lie in the way for the accomplishment of it, as to a mans own particular, and there so to dispute it in his thoughts,
and withal, all the difficulties that lie in the Way for the accomplishment of it, as to a men own particular, and there so to dispute it in his thoughts,
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For Instance, The Soul considers the Promise of Free-grace in the bloud of Jesus, looks upon it, weighs as well as it is able, the Truth of God, who makes the Promise, with those other considerations, which might lead the heart to rest firmly upon it;
For Instance, The Soul considers the Promise of Free grace in the blood of jesus, looks upon it, weighs as well as it is able, the Truth of God, who makes the Promise, with those other considerations, which might led the heart to rest firmly upon it;
but withal, takes into his thoughts, his own unworthiness, sinfulness, unbelief, hypocrisie, and the like; which as he supposes, powerfully stave off the Efficacy of the Promise from him.
but withal, Takes into his thoughts, his own unworthiness, sinfulness, unbelief, hypocrisy, and the like; which as he supposes, powerfully stave off the Efficacy of the Promise from him.
Thus the Soul becomes to be like Paul, in another case, Phil. 1. 23. He considered his own Advantage on the one side by his dissolution, and the profit of the Churches by his abiding in the flesh, on the other;
Thus the Soul becomes to be like Paul, in Another case, Philip 1. 23. He considered his own Advantage on the one side by his dissolution, and the profit of the Churches by his abiding in the Flesh, on the other;
The Sonl very frequently sits down in this haesitation, and refuses to step one step forwards, till God come mightily and lead out the Spirit to the Promise,
The Son very frequently sits down in this hesitation, and refuses to step one step forward, till God come mightily and led out the Spirit to the Promise,
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but neither prevails utterly, the poor Creatures swaggs between both, this it is to stagger: like the two Disciples going to Emaus, Luke 24. v. 14. They talked together of the things that were happned: debated the businesse:
but neither prevails utterly, the poor Creatures swaggs between both, this it is to stagger: like the two Disciples going to Emaus, Lycia 24. v. 14. They talked together of the things that were happened: debated the business:
A poor soul that hath been long perplext in trouble and anxiety of mind, finds a sweet promise, Christ in a promise suted to all his wants, coming with Mercy to pardon him, with Love to embrace him, with Bloud to purge him,
A poor soul that hath been long perplexed in trouble and anxiety of mind, finds a sweet promise, christ in a promise suited to all his Wants, coming with Mercy to pardon him, with Love to embrace him, with Blood to purge him,
On a suddain, Terrors arise, Temptations grow strong, new Corruptions break out, Christ in the Promise dies to him, Christ in the Promise is slain, is in the grave as to him;
On a sudden, Terrors arise, Temptations grow strong, new Corruptions break out, christ in the Promise die to him, christ in the Promise is slave, is in the grave as to him;
so that he can only sigh and say, I trusted for deliverance by Christ, but now all is gone again, I have little or no hope, Christ in the Promise is slain to me:
so that he can only sighs and say, I trusted for deliverance by christ, but now all is gone again, I have little or no hope, christ in the Promise is slave to me:
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the chief Priests and Rulers have condemned him to death, and Crucified him, Luke 24. 20. And is it possible that deliverance should arise from a Crucified man? This makes them stagger.
the chief Priests and Rulers have condemned him to death, and crucified him, Lycia 24. 20. And is it possible that deliverance should arise from a crucified man? This makes them stagger.
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but thy little Faith that made thee stagger. And in three or four other places, upon several occasions, doth our Saviour lay all the wavering and staggering of his followers,
but thy little Faith that made thee stagger. And in three or four other places, upon several occasions, does our Saviour lay all the wavering and staggering of his followers,
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Isa. 7. Ahaz being afraid of the Combination of Syria and Ephraim against him, received a promise of deliverance by Isaiah, verse 7. whereupon the Prophet tells him and all Judah, That if they will not believe,
Isaiah 7. Ahaz being afraid of the Combination of Syria and Ephraim against him, received a promise of deliverance by Isaiah, verse 7. whereupon the Prophet tells him and all Judah, That if they will not believe,
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The fear that you will not be established, ariseth meerly from your unbelief, that keeps you off from closing with the Promise, which would certainly bring you establishment.
The Fear that you will not be established, arises merely from your unbelief, that keeps you off from closing with the Promise, which would Certainly bring you establishment.
If then we demonstrate, that there is nothing in the Promise, either as to the matter, or manner, or any attendency of it, that should occasion any such staggering, then we lay the burden and blame on the right shoulders, the sin of staggering on unbelief.
If then we demonstrate, that there is nothing in the Promise, either as to the matter, or manner, or any attendency of it, that should occasion any such staggering, then we lay the burden and blame on the right shoulders, the since of staggering on unbelief.
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But yet further, that it may be evident, that from hence there can be no Occasion of staggering. This God of Truth, whose Word is Truth, hath in his infinite Wisdom, condescended to our weakness,
But yet further, that it may be evident, that from hence there can be no Occasion of staggering. This God of Truth, whose Word is Truth, hath in his infinite Wisdom, condescended to our weakness,
he hath not only spoken plainly, but hath condescended to use all the ways of confirming the Truth of what he sayes and speaks, that ever were in use, among the sons of men.
he hath not only spoken plainly, but hath condescended to use all the ways of confirming the Truth of what he Says and speaks, that ever were in use, among the Sons of men.
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Yea, if an honest man, do cleerly, fully, plainly, often ingage himself to us in the same thing, we count it a vile jealousie not to believe the real Truth of his Intentions.
Yea, if an honest man, do clearly, Fully, plainly, often engage himself to us in the same thing, we count it a vile jealousy not to believe the real Truth of his Intentions.
Though we fear the Truth of some men in their Assertions, yet when once they come to Swear any thing in Justice and Judgement, there are very few so knownly profligate,
Though we Fear the Truth of Some men in their Assertions, yet when once they come to Swear any thing in justice and Judgement, there Are very few so knownly profligate,
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That nothing may be wanting to win our Belief to the Promises of God, he hath taken this Course also, he hath sworn to their Truth, Heb. 6 13. When God made Promises to Abraham, because he could swear by no greater, he sware by himself.
That nothing may be wanting to win our Belief to the Promises of God, he hath taken this Course also, he hath sworn to their Truth, Hebrew 6 13. When God made Promises to Abraham, Because he could swear by no greater, he sware by himself.
When Christ came, in whom all the Promises of God, are, Yea and Amen, to make sure work of the Truth of them, he is confirmed in his Administrations, by an Oath: Heb. 7. 21. He was made a Priest by an Oath, by him that said, The Lord sware,
When christ Come, in whom all the Promises of God, Are, Yea and Amen, to make sure work of the Truth of them, he is confirmed in his Administrations, by an Oath: Hebrew 7. 21. He was made a Priest by an Oath, by him that said, The Lord sware,
Now I pray, what is the cause of this great Condescention in the God of Heaven, to confirm that word, which in it self, is Truth, by an Oath? The Apostle satisfies us as to the End aimed at, Heb. 6. 17, 18. This was (saith he) the Aim of God herein, That his People seeing him ingaged, by two such immutable things, as his Promise and his Oath, may be assured that there is an utter impossibility, That any one word of his should come short of it's Truth;
Now I pray, what is the cause of this great Condescension in the God of Heaven, to confirm that word, which in it self, is Truth, by an Oath? The Apostle Satisfies us as to the End aimed At, Hebrew 6. 17, 18. This was (Says he) the Aim of God herein, That his People seeing him engaged, by two such immutable things, as his Promise and his Oath, may be assured that there is an utter impossibility, That any one word of his should come short of it's Truth;
Even this way also hath the Lord taken to confirm and establish his Truths and Promises, that all doubtings and staggerings may be excluded, he hath wrapped them all up in a Covenant,
Even this Way also hath the Lord taken to confirm and establish his Truths and Promises, that all doubtings and staggerings may be excluded, he hath wrapped them all up in a Covenant,
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and this is his property, That he is a God keeping Covenant: So that having his Promise redoubled, and that confirmed by an Oath, all Sealed and made sure by an unchangeable Covenant, what can we require more, to assure us of the Truth of these things: But yet further.
and this is his property, That he is a God keeping Covenant: So that having his Promise redoubled, and that confirmed by an Oath, all Sealed and made sure by an unchangeable Covenant, what can we require more, to assure us of the Truth of these things: But yet further.
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Neither hath the Lord left this way unused to confirm his Promise. He hath given us an Hostage to secure us of his Truth: one exceedingly dear to him; one alwayes in his bosome;
Neither hath the Lord left this Way unused to confirm his Promise. He hath given us an Hostage to secure us of his Truth: one exceedingly dear to him; one always in his bosom;
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2 But Secondly, though there be Truth in the Promise, yet there may want Ability in the Promiser to accomplish the thing Promised, because of it's manifold difficulties.
2 But Secondly, though there be Truth in the Promise, yet there may want Ability in the Promiser to accomplish the thing Promised, Because of it's manifold difficulties.
though he could rely upon the Truth and Sincerity of his Friend, yet he cannot but question his Ability as to this, knowing that to cure the least Distemper, is not absolutly in his power:
though he could rely upon the Truth and Sincerity of his Friend, yet he cannot but question his Ability as to this, knowing that to cure the least Distemper, is not absolutely in his power:
He laies this down as the Bottom of all, I am (saith he) God Almighty, Gen. 17. 1. or, God Alsufficient, very well able to go through with what ever I Promise.
He lays this down as the Bottom of all, I am (Says he) God Almighty, Gen. 17. 1. or, God All-sufficient, very well able to go through with what ever I Promise.
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And that this was a bottom of great Confidence to Abraham, the Apostle tells you, Rom. 4. 21. Being fully perswaded that he who had Promised, was able also to performe.
And that this was a bottom of great Confidence to Abraham, the Apostle tells you, Rom. 4. 21. Being Fully persuaded that he who had Promised, was able also to perform.
VVhen men come to close with the Promise indeed, to make a life upon it, they are very ready to question and enquire, whither it be possible that ever the VVord of it, should be made good to them.
When men come to close with the Promise indeed, to make a life upon it, they Are very ready to question and inquire, whither it be possible that ever the Word of it, should be made good to them.
He that sees a little Boat swimming at Sea, observes no great difficulty in it, looks upon it without any solicitousness of mind at all, beholds how it tosses up and down, without any fears of it's sinking:
He that sees a little Boat swimming At Sea, observes no great difficulty in it, looks upon it without any solicitousness of mind At all, beholds how it tosses up and down, without any fears of it's sinking:
but now, let this man commit his own life to Sea in that Bottome, what inquiries will he make? what a search into the Vessel? Is it possible (saith he) this little Thing should safe-gaurd my Life in the Ocean? It is so with us, in our view of the Promises:
but now, let this man commit his own life to Sea in that Bottom, what inquiries will he make? what a search into the Vessel? Is it possible (Says he) this little Thing should safe-gaurd my Life in the Ocean? It is so with us, in our view of the Promises:
Now here we are apt to deceive our selves, and mistake the whole thing in Question, Which is the Bottom of many corrupted Reasonings and perplexed Thoughts.
Now Here we Are apt to deceive our selves, and mistake the Whole thing in Question, Which is the Bottom of many corrupted Reasonings and perplexed Thoughts.
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Place the Doubt aright, and it is this, Is God able to accomplish what he hath spoken? Can he heal my Back-slidings? Can he pardon my Sins? Can he save my Soul? Now that there may be no Occasion,
Place the Doubt aright, and it is this, Is God able to accomplish what he hath spoken? Can he heal my Backslidings? Can he pardon my Sins? Can he save my Soul? Now that there may be no Occasion,
nor Colour of Staggering upon this Point, you see God reveals himself as an Alsufficient God: as one that is able to go through with all his Engagements.
nor Colour of Staggering upon this Point, you see God reveals himself as an All-sufficient God: as one that is able to go through with all his Engagements.
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But you will say, Though God be thus able, thus Alsufficient, yet may there not be Defects in the Means whereby he worketh? As a man may have a strong Arm able to strike his Enemies to the ground,
But you will say, Though God be thus able, thus All-sufficient, yet may there not be Defects in the Means whereby he works? As a man may have a strong Arm able to strike his Enemies to the ground,
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3, There may be want of Sincerity in Promises and Engagements, which whilest we do but suspect, we cannot chuse but stagger at them. If a man make a Promise to me,
3, There may be want of Sincerity in Promises and Engagements, which whilst we do but suspect, we cannot choose but stagger At them. If a man make a Promise to me,
but Reserves some other Thing in his Mind, or that it shall be so to others and not to him, he must needs dispute in himself, stagger, and keep off from Believing.
but Reserves Some other Thing in his Mind, or that it shall be so to Others and not to him, he must needs dispute in himself, stagger, and keep off from Believing.
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and God in all his Promises, are full of sincerity, so that none need fear to cast himself on them, they shall be real unto him. Now concerning this, Observe,
and God in all his Promises, Are full of sincerity, so that none need Fear to cast himself on them, they shall be real unto him. Now Concerning this, Observe,
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When God holds out to any a Promise of the pardon of Sin, this doth not signifie to any singular man, That it is the Purpose of God, that his Sin shall be pardoned.
When God holds out to any a Promise of the pardon of since, this does not signify to any singular man, That it is the Purpose of God, that his since shall be pardoned.
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2 There are some absolute Promises, comprehensive of the Covenant of Grace, which as to all those that belong to that Covenant, do hold out thus much of the Mind of God, That they shall certainly be Accomplished, in, and towards them all.
2 There Are Some absolute Promises, comprehensive of the Covenant of Grace, which as to all those that belong to that Covenant, do hold out thus much of the Mind of God, That they shall Certainly be Accomplished, in, and towards them all.
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This is most certain, this God declares of his Mind, his heart towards us, That as for all the good Things, he hath spoken of to us, it shall be to us, according to our Faith. This I say the Promises of God do signifie of his Purpose, That the Believer of them, shall be the Enjoyer of them:
This is most certain, this God declares of his Mind, his heart towards us, That as for all the good Things, he hath spoken of to us, it shall be to us, according to our Faith. This I say the Promises of God do signify of his Purpose, That the Believer of them, shall be the Enjoyer of them:
So that upon the making out of any Promise, you may safely Conclude, That upon Believing, the Mercy, the Christ, the Deliverance of this Promise, is mine.
So that upon the making out of any Promise, you may safely Conclude, That upon Believing, the Mercy, the christ, the Deliverance of this Promise, is mine.
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If Proclamation be made, granting Pardon to all such Rebels, as shall come in by such a season, do men use to stand questioning whether the STATE bear them any good will,
If Proclamation be made, granting Pardon to all such Rebels, as shall come in by such a season, do men use to stand questioning whither the STATE bear them any good will,
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or no? No, saith the poor Creature, I will cast my self upon Their Faith & Truth engaged in Their Proclamation whatever I have deserved in particular, I know They will be Faithful in Their Promises.
or no? No, Says the poor Creature, I will cast my self upon Their Faith & Truth engaged in Their Proclamation whatever I have deserved in particular, I know They will be Faithful in Their Promises.
afterwards standing in the presence of Pharaoh, restored to Favour, he had doubtless Power enough to have procured the liberty of a poor Innocent Prisoner:
afterwards standing in the presence of Pharaoh, restored to Favour, he had doubtless Power enough to have procured the liberty of a poor Innocent Prisoner:
but yet this would not do, it did not profit Joseph; because, as the Text sayes, he did not remember Joseph, but forgat him: Gen. 39. 23. This forgetting made all other things useless.
but yet this would not do, it did not profit Joseph; Because, as the Text Says, he did not Remember Joseph, but forgot him: Gen. 39. 23. This forgetting made all other things useless.
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Isa. 49. 14. For, saith the Lord, Can a woman forget her sucking Child, that she should not have compassion on the Son of her womb? yea, they may forget, but I will not forget thee:
Isaiah 49. 14. For, Says the Lord, Can a woman forget her sucking Child, that she should not have compassion on the Son of her womb? yea, they may forget, but I will not forget thee:
behold, I have graven thee upon the palmes of my hands, and thy walls are continually before me: vers. 15, 16. The Causes of forgetfulnes are, 1 Want of Love. The things that men Love not, they care not for:
behold, I have graved thee upon the palms of my hands, and thy walls Are continually before me: vers. 15, 16. The Causes of forgetfulness Are, 1 Want of Love. The things that men Love not, they care not for:
My Love to thee, is more fixed than so, and how shouldest thou be out of my mind? How shouldest thou be forgotten? Infinite Love will have infinite Thoughtfulness and Remembrance.
My Love to thee, is more fixed than so, and how Shouldst thou be out of my mind? How Shouldst thou be forgotten? Infinite Love will have infinite Thoughtfulness and Remembrance.
5, But lastly, Where all other things concur, yet if the person Promising be changable, if he may alter his Resolution, a man may justly doubt and debate in himself, the Accomplishment of any Promise made to him:
5, But lastly, Where all other things concur, yet if the person Promising be changeable, if he may altar his Resolution, a man may justly doubt and debate in himself, the Accomplishment of any Promise made to him:
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and then what becomes of the Golden Mountains, that I Promised my self upon his Engagement? Wherefore in the last place, the Lord carefully rejects all sinful surmises concerning the least change or alteration in him or any of his Engagements.
and then what becomes of the Golden Mountains, that I Promised my self upon his Engagement? Wherefore in the last place, the Lord carefully rejects all sinful surmises Concerning the least change or alteration in him or any of his Engagements.
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I am the Lord (saith he) I change not; therefore ye Sons of Jacob are not consumed. Mal 3. 6. The Lord knows, that if any thing in us, might prevail with him to alter the Word that is gone out of his mouth, we should surely perish.
I am the Lord (Says he) I change not; Therefore you Sons of Jacob Are not consumed. Malachi 3. 6. The Lord knows, that if any thing in us, might prevail with him to altar the Word that is gone out of his Mouth, we should surely perish.
Never did any wait upon God for the Accomplishment and fulfilling of a Promise, but he found many difficulties fall out between the Word and the Thing.
Never did any wait upon God for the Accomplishment and fulfilling of a Promise, but he found many difficulties fallen out between the Word and the Thing.
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or as the shadow of a great Rock in a weary Land, Isa. 32. 2. very welcom unto the Traveller, who hath had the Sun beat upon his head in his travel all the day.
or as the shadow of a great Rock in a weary Land, Isaiah 32. 2. very welcome unto the Traveller, who hath had the Sun beatrice upon his head in his travel all the day.
Were there any thing imaginable, whereof we had not Experience, that it hath been conquered to open a door for the fulfilling of every Word of God, we might possibly,
Were there any thing imaginable, whereof we had not Experience, that it hath been conquered to open a door for the fulfilling of every Word of God, we might possibly,
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for the frustrating of the Word, wherein some or other of the Saints of God have put their trust? Divels in their Temptations, Baits, Subtilties, Accusations, and Oppositions:
for the frustrating of the Word, wherein Some or other of the Saints of God have put their trust? Devils in their Temptations, Baits, Subtleties, Accusations, and Oppositions:
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I would willingly Illustrate this Demonstration with an Instance, that the Almighty, al conquering Power that is in the Promise, settling all staggering upon it's own Basis of ƲNBELIEF, might be the more evident.
I would willingly Illustrate this Demonstration with an Instance, that the Almighty, all conquering Power that is in the Promise, settling all staggering upon it's own Basis of ƲNBELIEF, might be the more evident.
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Heb. 11. 19. Or I might speak of Joseph, Moses, or David: but I shall rather chuse a President from among the Works of God, in the Dayes wherein we live:
Hebrew 11. 19. Or I might speak of Joseph, Moses, or David: but I shall rather choose a President from among the Works of God, in the Days wherein we live:
Look upon the Affaire of Ireland. The Engagement of the great God of Revenges against Murder and Treachery, the Interest of the Lord Christ and his kingdom, against the man of Sin, furnished the undertakers with manifold Promises to carry them out to a desired, a blessed Issue.
Look upon the Affair of Ireland. The Engagement of the great God of Revenges against Murder and Treachery, the Interest of the Lord christ and his Kingdom, against the man of since, furnished the undertakers with manifold Promises to carry them out to a desired, a blessed Issue.
and hear the Lord saying to every one of them, Who art thou, O great Mountain? before my People thou shalt be made a Plain: Zech. 4. 7. Not to mention the strivings and struglings of two manner of People, in the womb of this Nation, totally obstructing for a long time the bringing forth of any Deliverance for Ireland: nor yet, That mighty Mountain, (which some mis-named a Level) that thought at once to have locked an everlasting Door upon that Expedition:
and hear the Lord saying to every one of them, Who art thou, Oh great Mountain? before my People thou shalt be made a Plain: Zechariah 4. 7. Not to mention the strivings and strugglings of two manner of People, in the womb of this nation, totally obstructing for a long time the bringing forth of any Deliverance for Ireland: nor yet, That mighty Mountain, (which Some misnamed a Level) that Thought At once to have locked an everlasting Door upon that Expedition:
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Isa. 62. 7. and yet sometimes in the close of their Supplications, gives them an Answer, by terrible things, Psal. 65. 5. He is sometimes Silent to the Prayers of his People, Psal. 28. 1. Is not then a grant rare,
Isaiah 62. 7. and yet sometime in the close of their Supplications, gives them an Answer, by terrible things, Psalm 65. 5. He is sometime Silent to the Prayers of his People, Psalm 28. 1. Is not then a grant rare,
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and Supplications for the carrying on of the Work of God in IRELAND, be written with the lines of emptiness? What a Silence hath been in the Heaven of many Churches, for this last half hour? How many that began with the Lord in that Work, did never Sacrifice at the Altar of Jehova nissi: nor considered that the Lord hath sworn to have War with such Amalekites as are there, from Generation to Generation? Exod. 17. 15, 16. They have forgotten, That Ireland was the first of the Nations that laid waite for the bloud of Gods People desiring to enter into his rest;
and Supplications for the carrying on of the Work of God in IRELAND, be written with the lines of emptiness? What a Silence hath been in the Heaven of many Churches, for this last half hour? How many that began with the Lord in that Work, did never Sacrifice At the Altar of Jehovah Nissi: nor considered that the Lord hath sworn to have War with such Amalekites as Are there, from Generation to Generation? Exod 17. 15, 16. They have forgotten, That Ireland was the First of the nations that laid wait for the blood of God's People desiring to enter into his rest;
wherewith the Mower filleth not his hand, nor he that bindeth sheaves his bosome, That will not so much as say, The blessing of the Lord be upon you, we bless you in the name of the Lord? But now!
wherewith the Mower fills not his hand, nor he that binds sheaves his bosom, That will not so much as say, The blessing of the Lord be upon you, we bless you in the name of the Lord? But now!
shall the faithlesness of men, make the Faith of God of none effect? Shall the kingdom of Christ suffer because some of those that are his, what through Carnal Wisdom, what through Spiritual Folly, refuse to come forth to his help, against the mighty? no doubtless!
shall the faithlessness of men, make the Faith of God of none Effect? Shall the Kingdom of christ suffer Because Some of those that Are his, what through Carnal Wisdom, what through Spiritual Folly, refuse to come forth to his help, against the mighty? not doubtless!
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he sees that there is no man, and wonders that there is no Intercessour: (even marvels that there are no more Supplications on this behalf) therefore his own Arm brought Salvation to him,
he sees that there is no man, and wonders that there is no Intercessor: (even marvels that there Are no more Supplications on this behalf) Therefore his own Arm brought Salvation to him,
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That if the choycest and most rational Advises of the Army, had not been overswayed by the Providence of God, in all probabilities, your Affairs had been more then ten degrees backward, to the Condition wherein they are.
That if the Choicest and most rational Advises of the Army, had not been overswayed by the Providence of God, in all probabilities, your Affairs had been more then ten Degrees backward, to the Condition wherein they Are.
He that met the Lyon, the Fox, and the Asse traveling together, wondered quo unâ iter facerent: whither these ill-matched Associates did bend their Course!
He that met the lion, the Fox, and the Ass traveling together, wondered quo unâ iter facerent: whither these ill-matched Associates did bend their Course!
He that should meet Protestants, Covenanted Protestants, that had sworn in the Presence of the great God, to extirpate Popery and Prelacy, as the Scots in Ʋlster; Others, that counted themselves under no less sacred bond,
He that should meet Protestants, Covenanted Protestants, that had sworn in the Presence of the great God, to extirpate Popery and Prelacy, as the Scots in Ʋlster; Others, that counted themselves under no less sacred bound,
He, I say, that should see all these, after seven yeers mutual conflicting, and embruing their hands in each others blood, to march all one way together, cannot but marvel, quo unà iter facerent, whither they should journey so friendly together:
He, I say, that should see all these, After seven Years mutual conflicting, and embruing their hands in each Others blood, to march all one Way together, cannot but marvel, quo unà iter facerent, whither they should journey so friendly together:
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Neither surely, would his Admiration be lessened, when he should hear, That the first thing they intended and agreed upon, was, To cover the innocent Bloud of 41; contrary to that Promise:
Neither surely, would his Admiration be lessened, when he should hear, That the First thing they intended and agreed upon, was, To cover the innocent Blood of 41; contrary to that Promise:
and in our dayes visibly manifested Power of the Lord Jesus: with sundry such like things, contrary to their Science and Conscience, their Covenant and Light,
and in our days visibly manifested Power of the Lord jesus: with sundry such like things, contrary to their Science and Conscience, their Covenant and Light,
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Now how can the Promise stand in the way of this Hydra? What sayes it to this combined Opposition? Why First, saith the Lord, Though hand joyn in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: Prov. 11. 21. Their Covering shall be too short,
Now how can the Promise stand in the Way of this Hydra? What Says it to this combined Opposition? Why First, Says the Lord, Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: Curae 11. 21. Their Covering shall be too short,
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If Rezin, and the Son of Remaliah, Syria and Ephraim, old Adversaries, combine together for a new Enmity against Judah; If Covenant and Prelacy, Popery and Treachery, Bloud and (as to that) Innocency, joyn hand in hand, to stand in the way of the Promise;
If Rezin, and the Son of Remaliah, Syria and Ephraim, old Adversaries, combine together for a new Enmity against Judah; If Covenant and Prelacy, Popery and Treachery, Blood and (as to that) Innocency, join hand in hand, to stand in the Way of the Promise;
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yet I will not in this joyn with them sayes the Lord Though they were preserved all distinctly in their several Interests for seven yeers, in their mutual conflicts, That they might be scourges to one another;
yet I will not in this join with them Says the Lord Though they were preserved all distinctly in their several Interests for seven Years, in their mutual conflicts, That they might be scourges to one Another;
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yet if they close, to keep off the Engagement of God in the Word of his Promise, not much more then the 4th part of one yeer, shall consume some of them to nothing,
yet if they close, to keep off the Engagement of God in the Word of his Promise, not much more then the 4th part of one year, shall consume Some of them to nothing,
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That which hath been spoken in General, may suffice to bottome us on this, That whilest we are in the way of God, all staggering at the Issue, is from unbelief; for he can, he will do more such things as these.
That which hath been spoken in General, may suffice to bottom us on this, That whilst we Are in the Way of God, all staggering At the Issue, is from unbelief; for he can, he will do more such things as these.
2 Secondly, Their Plots and Undertakings, have generally proved Tympanous and Birthless: Vexation and Disappointment hath been the Protion of the Residue of their dayes.
2 Secondly, Their Plots and Undertakings, have generally proved Tympanous and Birthless: Vexation and Disappointment hath been the Protion of the Residue of their days.
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If men begin once to Stagger at the Promise, and to conclude in their fears, That it will not receive accomplishment, That the Fountain will be dry, they cannot but think it high time, to digge Cisterns for themselves.
If men begin once to Stagger At the Promise, and to conclude in their fears, That it will not receive accomplishment, That the Fountain will be dry, they cannot but think it high time, to dig Cisterns for themselves.
When David sayes, He shall one day perish by the hand of Saul, (whatever God had said to the contrary) His next advise is, Let me go to the Philistins:
When David Says, He shall one day perish by the hand of Saul, (whatever God had said to the contrary) His next Advice is, Let me go to the philistines:
Give me leave to give a VVord of Caution, against One or Two Things, which men staggering at the Promises through Unbelief, do usually in their Carnal VVisdome run into,
Give me leave to give a Word of Caution, against One or Two Things, which men staggering At the Promises through Unbelief, do usually in their Carnal VVisdome run into,
I would it had not been too evident formerly, That men entangled in their Affairs, enjoying Authority, have with all industry and diligence, pursued such and such an appearance of Religion;
I would it had not been too evident formerly, That men entangled in their Affairs, enjoying authority, have with all industry and diligence, pursued such and such an appearance of Religion;
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not that themselves were so passionately affected with it, but meerly for the satisfaction of some in that, whose Assistance and Complyance they needed for other things.
not that themselves were so passionately affected with it, but merely for the satisfaction of Some in that, whose Assistance and Compliance they needed for other things.
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Give them at once the Soveraignty of your Souls, and have not the least thought of making them bend, to serve your own Ends, though good and Righteous.
Give them At once the Sovereignty of your Souls, and have not the least Thought of making them bend, to serve your own Ends, though good and Righteous.
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the warning is, To live upon the Faith of that Promise, which shall surely be established, without turning aside to needless crooked paths of your own.
the warning is, To live upon the Faith of that Promise, which shall surely be established, without turning aside to needless crooked paths of your own.
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Gods work whereunto you are engaged is the Propagating of the Kingdom of Christ, and the setting up of the Standard of the Gospel. So far as you find God going on with your work, go you on with his.
God's work whereunto you Are engaged is the Propagating of the Kingdom of christ, and the setting up of the Standard of the Gospel. So Far as you find God going on with your work, go you on with his.
How is it that Jesus Christ, is in Ireland only as a Lyon stayning all his garments with the bloud of his Enemies? and none to hold him out as a Lamb sprinkled with his own bloud to his friends? Is it the Soveraignty and Interest of England that is alone to be there transacted? For my part, I see no further into the MYSTERY of these things,
How is it that jesus christ, is in Ireland only as a lion staining all his garments with the blood of his Enemies? and none to hold him out as a Lamb sprinkled with his own blood to his Friends? Is it the Sovereignty and Interest of England that is alone to be there transacted? For my part, I see no further into the MYSTERY of these things,
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but that I could heartily rejoyce, That Innocent blood being expiated, the Irish might enjoy Ireland so long as the Moon endureth, so that Jesus Christ might possesse the Irish. But God having suffered those sworn Vassals of the man of Sin, to break out into such wayes of Villany,
but that I could heartily rejoice, That Innocent blood being expiated, the Irish might enjoy Ireland so long as the Moon Endureth, so that jesus christ might possess the Irish. But God having suffered those sworn Vassals of the man of since, to break out into such ways of Villainy,
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Is there therefore nothing to be done, but to give a Cup of Blood into their hands? Doubtless the way whereby God will bring the followers after the Beast to Condign Destruction,
Is there Therefore nothing to be done, but to give a Cup of Blood into their hands? Doubtless the Way whereby God will bring the followers After the Beast to Condign Destruction,
But is this all? Hath he no further Aime? Is not all this to make way for the Lord Jesus to take Possession of his long since Promised Inheritance? And shall we stop at the first Part? Is this to deal fairly with the Lord Jesus? Call him out to the Battel,
But is this all? Hath he no further Aim? Is not all this to make Way for the Lord jesus to take Possession of his long since Promised Inheritance? And shall we stop At the First Part? Is this to deal fairly with the Lord jesus? Call him out to the Battle,
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and then keep away his Crown? God hath been faithful in doing great things for you, be faithful in this one, Do your utmost for the Preaching of the Gospel in Ireland.
and then keep away his Crown? God hath been faithful in doing great things for you, be faithful in this one, Do your utmost for the Preaching of the Gospel in Ireland.
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2 They are sensible of their Wants, and cry out for Supply. The Tears and Cryes of the Inhabitants of Dublin, after the Manifestations of Christ, are ever in my view.
2 They Are sensible of their Wants, and cry out for Supply. The Tears and Cries of the Inhabitants of Dublin, After the Manifestations of christ, Are ever in my view.
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So that as IRELAND was heretofore termed by some in Civil things, A Frippery of Bankrupts, for the great number of Persons of broken Estates that went thither:
So that as IRELAND was heretofore termed by Some in Civil things, A Frippery of bankrupts, for the great number of Persons of broken Estates that went thither:
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And if this be the Issue of your present Undertakings, Will it be acceptable, think you, to the LORD JESUS, That you have used his POWER and MIGHT, to make way for such THINGS, as his Soul abhors?
And if this be the Issue of your present Undertakings, Will it be acceptable, think you, to the LORD JESUS, That you have used his POWER and MIGHT, to make Way for such THINGS, as his Soul abhors?
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1 Will it be for his Honour, That the People whom he hath sought to himself with so high a hand, should at the very entrance of his taking Possession, be leavened with those high and heavenly Notions, which have an open,
1 Will it be for his Honour, That the People whom he hath sought to himself with so high a hand, should At the very Entrance of his taking Possession, be leavened with those high and heavenly Notions, which have an open,
2 Will it be for the Credit and Honour of your Profession of the GOSPEL, That such a breach should be under your hand? That it should be (as it were) by your means? Will it not be a Sword, and an Arrow,
2 Will it be for the Credit and Honour of your Profession of the GOSPEL, That such a breach should be under your hand? That it should be (as it were) by your means? Will it not be a Sword, and an Arrow,
and a Maul in the hands of your Observers? Who can bear the just Scandal that would accrew? Scandal to the Magistrates, Scandal to the Ministers of this Generation, in neglecting such an Opportunity of advancing the GOSPEL;
and a Maul in the hands of your Observers? Who can bear the just Scandal that would accrue? Scandal to the Magistrates, Scandal to the Ministers of this Generation, in neglecting such an Opportunity of advancing the GOSPEL;
3 Where will be the hoped, the expected Consolation of this great Affaire, when the Testimony and Pledge of the peculiar Presence of CHRIST amongst us, upon such an ISSUE, shall be wanting?
3 Where will be the hoped, the expected Consolation of this great Affair, when the Testimony and Pledge of the peculiar Presence of CHRIST among us, upon such an ISSUE, shall be wanting?
It is not the greatness of Sin, nor continuance in Sin, nor backsliding into Sin, that is the true Cause of thy Staggering, whatever thou pretendest:
It is not the greatness of since, nor Continuance in since, nor backsliding into since, that is the true Cause of thy Staggering, whatever thou pretendest:
What is the Root that bears this Fruit of Staggering? Is it not the evil Root of Ʋnbelief? And can any good come from thence? Are not all the Streams of the same Nature with the Fountain? If that be bitter, can they be sweet? If the Body be full of Poyson, will not the Branches have their Venome also? Surely if the Mother (Unbelief) be the Mouth of Hell, the Daughters (Staggerings) are not the Gates of Heaven.
What is the Root that bears this Fruit of Staggering? Is it not the evil Root of Ʋnbelief? And can any good come from thence? are not all the Streams of the same Nature with the Fountain? If that be bitter, can they be sweet? If the Body be full of Poison, will not the Branches have their Venom also? Surely if the Mother (Unbelief) be the Mouth of Hell, the Daughters (Staggerings) Are not the Gates of Heaven.
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Hence the weight of Condemnation in the Gospel, is constantly laid on this Sin. He that believeth not, on him the wrath of God abideth: he shall be damned.
Hence the weight of Condemnation in the Gospel, is constantly laid on this Sin. He that Believeth not, on him the wrath of God Abideth: he shall be damned.
Now as every drop of Sea-water retains the brackishness and saltnesse of the whole, so every staggering Doubt that is an issue of this Unbelief, hath in it the unsavouriness and distastefulness unto God, that is in the whole.
Now as every drop of Seawater retains the brackishness and saltness of the Whole, so every staggering Doubt that is an issue of this Unbelief, hath in it the unsavoriness and distastefulness unto God, that is in the Whole.
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Further to give you a little light into what acceptance our staggering thoughts find with the Lord, according to which, must be our Esteem of all that is in us.
Further to give you a little Light into what acceptance our staggering thoughts find with the Lord, according to which, must be our Esteem of all that is in us.
But when Christ comes with the same Question again and again, the holy Ghost tells us, Peter was grieved because he said unto him the 3d time, Lovest thou me? It exceedingly troubled Peter, That his Love should come under so many Questionings, which he knew to be sincere.
But when christ comes with the same Question again and again, the holy Ghost tells us, Peter was grieved Because he said unto him the 3d time, Lovest thou me? It exceedingly troubled Peter, That his Love should come under so many Questionings, which he knew to be sincere.
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2 It provoks him. How can this be, (sayes Zechariah) that I should have a Son? This shall be, (saith the Lord) and thou thy self for thy questioning shalt be a sign of it, Thou shalt be dumb and not speak:
2 It provokes him. How can this be, (Says Zechariah) that I should have a Son? This shall be, (Says the Lord) and thou thy self for thy questioning shalt be a Signen of it, Thou shalt be dumb and not speak:
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When God hath brought men to the Borders of Heaven, discovered to them the Riches and Excellency of his Grace, admitted them to enter as Spyes into the Kingdom of Glory,
When God hath brought men to the Borders of Heaven, discovered to them the Riches and Excellency of his Grace, admitted them to enter as Spies into the Kingdom of Glory,
That this is a Provocation, The Lord hath abundantly testified, in as much, as for it, he hath oftentimes snatched sweet morsels from the mouths of men,
That this is a Provocation, The Lord hath abundantly testified, in as much, as for it, he hath oftentimes snatched sweet morsels from the mouths of men,
If (saith he) you will not believe, you shall not be established: Isa. 7. 9. The very Mercy but now Promised, concerning your deliverance, shall be with-held.
If (Says he) you will not believe, you shall not be established: Isaiah 7. 9. The very Mercy but now Promised, Concerning your deliverance, shall be withheld.
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3 It dishonors God. In the close of this Verse, it is said, Abraham was strong in Faith (or staggered not) giving glory to God. To be established in Believing, is to give God the greatest glory possible.
3 It dishonours God. In the close of this Verse, it is said, Abraham was strong in Faith (or staggered not) giving glory to God. To be established in Believing, is to give God the greatest glory possible.
1 Joh. 5. 10. Let men pretend what they please, (as most an end, we give in specious pretences for our Unbelief) the bottom of all is, The questioning of the Truth of God, in our false hearts.
1 John 5. 10. Let men pretend what they please, (as most an end, we give in specious pretences for our Unbelief) the bottom of all is, The questioning of the Truth of God, in our false hearts.
1 Joh. 1. 9. He hath engaged his faithfulness in this business of the forgiveness of Iniquities: He whose Right it is, calling that in Question, calls the faithfulness of God in Question.
1 John 1. 9. He hath engaged his faithfulness in this business of the forgiveness of Iniquities: He whose Right it is, calling that in Question, calls the faithfulness of God in Question.
Be ashamed of, and humbled for, all your staggerings at the Promises of God, with all your fleshly Reasonings, & carnal Contrivances issuing therefrom.
Be ashamed of, and humbled for, all your staggerings At the Promises of God, with all your fleshly Reasonings, & carnal Contrivances issuing therefrom.
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1 If there be any Counsels, Designs, Contrivances on foot amongst us, that are bottomed on our Staggering at the Promise under which we are, Oh let them be instantly cast down to the ground.
1 If there be any Counsels, Designs, Contrivances on foot among us, that Are bottomed on our Staggering At the Promise under which we Are, O let them be instantly cast down to the ground.
Who would not put their Trust in thee? We desire to be ashamed, That ever we should admit in our hearts, the least staggering at the stability of thy Word.
Who would not put their Trust in thee? We desire to be ashamed, That ever we should admit in our hearts, the least staggering At the stability of thy Word.
So long as you are in the way of God, and do the Work of God, let not so much as your Desires be too hasty, after appearing Strengthnings, and Assistance.
So long as you Are in the Way of God, and do the Work of God, let not so much as your Desires be too hasty, After appearing Strengthenings, and Assistance.
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Whence is it that there is amongst us, such bleating after the Complyance of this or that Party of the Sons of men, perhaps priding themselves in our Actings upon Unbelief;
Whence is it that there is among us, such bleating After the Compliance of this or that Party of the Sons of men, perhaps priding themselves in our Actings upon Unbelief;
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for all that Distrust and Staggering at the Word of God, which arising from Unbelief, hath had such deplorable Issues upon all our Counsels and Undertakings. FINIS.
for all that Distrust and Staggering At the Word of God, which arising from Unbelief, hath had such deplorable Issues upon all our Counsels and Undertakings. FINIS.
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