Ho kalos agon tes pisteos. The good fight of faith. Being the substance of a sermon preached to the congregation assembled at the interring of the body of Master William Hill lately one of the magistrates of Guildford in Surrey. / By his sonne in law Francis Peck, Master of Arts, sometimes preacher there, and now minister of God's word in Hertford.
I would now gladly improve the opportunity on this occasion to immind you of the good fight indeed, which if you fight not, you live and dye but the miserable bond slaves of sinne and satan,
I would now gladly improve the opportunity on this occasion to immind you of the good fight indeed, which if you fight not, you live and die but the miserable bound slaves of sin and satan,
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But if the Lord Jesus Christ, the captaine of our salvation, enable you to fight this fight (as this deceased servant of the Lord hath done) and if in him you be more then conquerours,
But if the Lord jesus christ, the captain of our salvation, enable you to fight this fight (as this deceased servant of the Lord hath done) and if in him you be more then conquerors,
But to omit farther circumlocation, take notice that this Text containeth Paul 's charge to Timothy, to fight the good fight of faith and to lay hold on eternall life.
But to omit farther circumlocation, take notice that this Text Containeth Paul is charge to Timothy, to fight the good fight of faith and to lay hold on Eternal life.
and the charge is given to him to behave himselfe as a valiant Souldier in his ministeriall calling, against all oppositions which he was likely to meet with.
and the charge is given to him to behave himself as a valiant Soldier in his ministerial calling, against all oppositions which he was likely to meet with.
intimating unto us hereby, that this charge belongs both to Ministers and people. All Christians, both Pasters and people, are Souldiers, often exposed to great streights and difficulties;
intimating unto us hereby, that this charge belongs both to Ministers and people. All Christians, both Pastors and people, Are Soldiers, often exposed to great straights and difficulties;
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1 Not consenting to wholsome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according unto godlinesse, ver. 3. 2 Proud doting about questions and strises of words.
1 Not consenting to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord jesus christ, and to the Doctrine which is according unto godliness, ver. 3. 2 Proud doting about questions and strises of words.
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3 The evill effects and consequences of these, which are five: 1 Envy. 2 Strife. 3 Raylings. 4 Evill surmizings. 5 Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, ver. 4 5. And a motive hereunto in verse 7, 8. 4 Cursed covetousnesse, manifested by an inordinate desire to be rich;
3 The evil effects and consequences of these, which Are five: 1 Envy. 2 Strife. 3 Railings. 4 Evil surmisings. 5 Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, ver. 4 5. And a motive hereunto in verse 7, 8. 4 Cursed covetousness, manifested by an inordinate desire to be rich;
the love of money being the root of all evill, which makes men fall into many foolish and hurtfull lusts, which pierceth them through with many sorrowes;
the love of money being the root of all evil, which makes men fallen into many foolish and hurtful Lustiest, which pierces them through with many sorrows;
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Secondly, by Pursuit of six friends (exprest in the 11. ver.) which if we gain not on our side, there is little hope for our souls to escape a cruell overthrow and eternall raine:
Secondly, by Pursuit of six Friends (expressed in the 11. ver.) which if we gain not on our side, there is little hope for our Souls to escape a cruel overthrow and Eternal rain:
therefore O man of God NONLATINALPHABET follow after (or eagerly pursue) these (as hounds do the Hare) which are 1 Rightcousnesse. 2 Godlinesse. 3 Faith. 4 Love. 5 Patience. 6 Meeknesse. Thirdly, by Fight;
Therefore Oh man of God follow After (or eagerly pursue) these (as hounds do the Hare) which Are 1 Righteousness. 2 Godliness. 3 Faith. 4 Love. 5 Patience. 6 Meekness. Thirdly, by Fight;
Then Timothy may be assured that he shall be crowned with eternall life. I shall onely pitch upon the Injunction, and bring in the Provocation in the Application.
Then Timothy may be assured that he shall be crowned with Eternal life. I shall only pitch upon the Injunction, and bring in the Provocation in the Application.
and devill, strong lusts, and corruptions to fight against, this hath much more. There is indeed a fight in humility, combating against horrid pride and cursed vaine-glory;
and Devil, strong Lustiest, and corruptions to fight against, this hath much more. There is indeed a fight in humility, combating against horrid pride and cursed vainglory;
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there is a fight in love, combating against malice, envy and hatred (those cruell enemies to the soule) a fight in patience against murmuring, repining impatient discontentednesse;
there is a fight in love, combating against malice, envy and hatred (those cruel enemies to the soul) a fight in patience against murmuring, repining impatient discontentedness;
But for the prosecution of this point, I shall shew you three things. 1 The paralell between corporall and spirituall warre. 2 The maine particulats wherein faith is engaged in this combate. 3 By what strength this fight is managed.
But for the prosecution of this point, I shall show you three things. 1 The parallel between corporal and spiritual war. 2 The main particulats wherein faith is engaged in this combat. 3 By what strength this fight is managed.
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so are true beleevers and worshippers in the Lord's mountaine to be brought on to his spirituall warfare by the sound of the Lord's Trumpet, viz. the powerfull preaching of the Gospell, Isa. 27. 2. which as a shrill sound of a Trumpet summons them hereunto.
so Are true believers and worshippers in the Lord's mountain to be brought on to his spiritual warfare by the found of the Lord's Trumpet, viz. the powerful preaching of the Gospel, Isaiah 27. 2. which as a shrill found of a Trumpet summons them hereunto.
and this is brought on by the sound of the Trumpet, Numb. 8. 24. 25. Againe, 1 Cor. 14. 8. for if the Trumpet give an uncertaine sound, who shall prepare to the battell? and what is this Trumpet but the plaine preaching of the Word in such a manner as it may be easily understood else none will be excited to this warfare:
and this is brought on by the found of the Trumpet, Numb. 8. 24. 25. Again, 1 Cor. 14. 8. for if the Trumpet give an uncertain found, who shall prepare to the battle? and what is this Trumpet but the plain preaching of the Word in such a manner as it may be Easily understood Else none will be excited to this warfare:
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the hardest thing in the world to beleeve; It's durum certamen, a hard combat; a wrastling with principalities and powers, which are not overcome but with much difficulty;
the Hardest thing in the world to believe; It's durum certamen, a hard combat; a wrestling with principalities and Powers, which Are not overcome but with much difficulty;
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as when a poore Christian gotten from under the slavery of a Turke, or a Prorestant from the cruelty of a barbarous Cavaleir, he is pursued by his potent and cruell enemy, who againe layes hold on him, to reduce him to his former thraldome.
as when a poor Christian got from under the slavery of a Turk, or a Protestant from the cruelty of a barbarous Cavaleir, he is pursued by his potent and cruel enemy, who again lays hold on him, to reduce him to his former thraldom.
His arch enemy would faine reduce him to his former condition and by temptation layes hold on him yet the poore beleeving soule escapes through much difficulty:
His arch enemy would feign reduce him to his former condition and by temptation lays hold on him yet the poor believing soul escapes through much difficulty:
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Qu. 2. What are the main particulars wherein faith is engaged, or the businesse of faith, in which (if it be at all) it cannot but combat, fight, and contend?
Qu. 2. What Are the main particulars wherein faith is engaged, or the business of faith, in which (if it be At all) it cannot but combat, fight, and contend?
and in beleeving these, and closing with them to become a foole that he may be wise, 1 Cor. 3. 18. As for example: 1 To beleeve the doctrine of the glorious Trinity in Unity, that three should be one,
and in believing these, and closing with them to become a fool that he may be wise, 1 Cor. 3. 18. As for Exampl: 1 To believe the Doctrine of the glorious Trinity in Unity, that three should be one,
and one three, that the Sonne should be as old as his Father, and the holy Ghost proceeding from them both, equall with them both. 2 The doctrine of the creation:
and one three, that the Son should be as old as his Father, and the holy Ghost proceeding from them both, equal with them both. 2 The Doctrine of the creation:
and so we might runne over all till we come to the doctrine of resurrection and last judgement. 3 To beleeve that bodies so long dead shall rise againe;
and so we might run over all till we come to the Doctrine of resurrection and last judgement. 3 To believe that bodies so long dead shall rise again;
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it's then in the nature of every heart to play the part of Judas, and the desperate Jaylor, to lay violent hands on themselves and with the poore fish to leap out of the frying-pan into the fire;
it's then in the nature of every heart to play the part of Judas, and the desperate Jailor, to lay violent hands on themselves and with the poor Fish to leap out of the frying-pan into the fire;
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therefore placeth onely sufficiency in Christ alone to make the soul blessed, but in point of applying and receiving this blessednesse to it selfe, mixeth her own parts, duties or something of selfe with Christ;
Therefore places only sufficiency in christ alone to make the soul blessed, but in point of applying and receiving this blessedness to it self, mixeth her own parts, duties or something of self with christ;
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and rest wholly on Christ alone, but not without a combate and conflict: Nay, the businesse of faith is to bring a man from selfe in other particulars;
and rest wholly on christ alone, but not without a combat and conflict: Nay, the business of faith is to bring a man from self in other particulars;
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as (contrary to that in Job) to choose the greatest affliction rather then the least sinne: 2. To recompence the greatest evill with the greatest good: 3. To rely on a word without sense rather then to rest on sense without a word: 4. To take as much paines in the duties of piety for Heaven,
as (contrary to that in Job) to choose the greatest affliction rather then the least sin: 2. To recompense the greatest evil with the greatest good: 3. To rely on a word without sense rather then to rest on sense without a word: 4. To take as much pains in the duties of piety for Heaven,
Fourthly, to bring Christ and the soule together, and to give them possession of each other, whereby Christ comes to dwell in the heart, and the soule in Christ;
Fourthly, to bring christ and the soul together, and to give them possession of each other, whereby christ comes to dwell in the heart, and the soul in christ;
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But this cannot be without a combat, because sinne and lust are such enemies as have no ingenuity nor good manners and therefore will not be gotten out by faire meanes, by entreaties and the like.
But this cannot be without a combat, Because sin and lust Are such enemies as have no ingenuity nor good manners and Therefore will not be got out by fair means, by entreaties and the like.
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flesh and blood puts in here againe, like Peter to Christ, Pitty thy selfe Master, &c. Tenthly, To give a man a holy rest in God, a holy peace comfort and confidence in God;
Flesh and blood puts in Here again, like Peter to christ, Pity thy self Master, etc. Tenthly, To give a man a holy rest in God, a holy peace Comfort and confidence in God;
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Now faith engageth it selfe to bring the soule to such a rest in God through Christ, Heb. 4. 11. this cannot bewithout a combat, to bring a man into such a condition,
Now faith engageth it self to bring the soul to such a rest in God through christ, Hebrew 4. 11. this cannot bewithout a combat, to bring a man into such a condition,
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Oh there are many enemies, labour to interrupt this sweet rest, with whom faith combats, both to bring the soule to and to keep it as by a garrison in this rest, till it arive at eternall rest, Phil. 4. 6, 7. NONLATINALPHABET. Eleventhly, to make a man willing to dye, by presenting happinesse to come, and the vanity and sinfulnesse of this life;
O there Are many enemies, labour to interrupt this sweet rest, with whom faith combats, both to bring the soul to and to keep it as by a garrison in this rest, till it arrive At Eternal rest, Philip 4. 6, 7.. Eleventhly, to make a man willing to die, by presenting happiness to come, and the vanity and sinfulness of this life;
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It's not any power of faith that gets the victory, but the sword of the Lord and Gideon, it's the power of the Lord joyning with his owne work of faith in the heart, that gets the victory.
It's not any power of faith that gets the victory, but the sword of the Lord and gideon, it's the power of the Lord joining with his own work of faith in the heart, that gets the victory.
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as these Scriptures demonstrate, 2 Cor. 15. 31, 32. 2 Cor. 11. 23, &c. 1 Tim. 1. 18. 19. 20. 2 Tim. 2. 3, 4. Qu. 2. Why this fight, is it called a good fight? Answ. 1 Because a good God is the Author of it;
as these Scriptures demonstrate, 2 Cor. 15. 31, 32. 2 Cor. 11. 23, etc. 1 Tim. 1. 18. 19. 20. 2 Tim. 2. 3, 4. Qu. 2. Why this fight, is it called a good fight? Answer 1 Because a good God is the Author of it;
therefore it must needs be good. 4 The weapons with which we must fight, are appointed and prepared by God, Eph. 6. Therefore a good fight. 5 Because it is for a good Cause,
Therefore it must needs be good. 4 The weapons with which we must fight, Are appointed and prepared by God, Ephesians 6. Therefore a good fight. 5 Because it is for a good Cause,
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and such persons and things as would eclipse and darken it. 2 Beause it is for truth and righteousnesse sake, Jud. 3. As one said, it must needs be a good Religion that such a wretch as Nero persecuted;
and such Persons and things as would eclipse and darken it. 2 Because it is for truth and righteousness sake, Jud. 3. As one said, it must needs be a good Religion that such a wretch as Nero persecuted;
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so that must needs be a good fight that opposeth and weakneth the power of such enemies as Devil World and Flesh. 3 Because it is to preserve a precious soule, better worth then the whole world, Mat. 16. 26. 6 In regard it hath a good issue and event. viz. eternall life:
so that must needs be a good fight that Opposeth and weakeneth the power of such enemies as devil World and Flesh. 3 Because it is to preserve a precious soul, better worth then the Whole world, Mathew 16. 26. 6 In regard it hath a good issue and event. viz. Eternal life:
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Answ. 1. Because God will have all the seed of the woman tried; all such must look to have their heel bruised by the old Serpent; therefore all must warre.
Answer 1. Because God will have all the seed of the woman tried; all such must look to have their heel Bruised by the old Serpent; Therefore all must war.
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Qu. 4. Why doth the Lord suffer this spirituall warfare, whereby the soules of beleevers are so annoyed with such enemies? could not the Lord have brought beleevers soules to eternall life without this?
Qu. 4. Why does the Lord suffer this spiritual warfare, whereby the Souls of believers Are so annoyed with such enemies? could not the Lord have brought believers Souls to Eternal life without this?
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2 Hereby the graces of God's Spirit are raised and exercised to the glory of God who wrought them, which (if they met with no opposition) would not so gloriously appeare;
2 Hereby the graces of God's Spirit Are raised and exercised to the glory of God who wrought them, which (if they met with no opposition) would not so gloriously appear;
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as in the time of peace many choyce spirits lye undiscovered, &c. 3 It is equall we should warre before we triumph, that we fight this good fight on earth before we reigne in heavenly glory.
as in the time of peace many choice spirits lie undiscovered, etc. 3 It is equal we should war before we triumph, that we fight this good fight on earth before we Reign in heavenly glory.
hence the Lord often brings a soule to Heaven by the gates of hell, and to a triumphant condition in glory, by a militant condition on earth, which is sweetned by this meanes;
hence the Lord often brings a soul to Heaven by the gates of hell, and to a triumphant condition in glory, by a militant condition on earth, which is sweetened by this means;
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whether you be Souldiers of Christ in a militant way against Christ's and your soule's spirituall enemies or whether yet you be vassals of the devill. Here are no newters:
whither you be Soldiers of christ in a militant Way against Christ's and your soul's spiritual enemies or whither yet you be vassals of the Devil. Here Are no newters:
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Now the same question in the ministry of the Word is propounded by Christ, which was once by Jehu, Who is on my side, who? 2 King. 9. 32. If you be on Christ's side,
Now the same question in the Ministry of the Word is propounded by christ, which was once by Jehu, Who is on my side, who? 2 King. 9. 32. If you be on Christ's side,
Answ. 1. If you be gathered and brought on by the sound of the Trumpet, viz. the powerfull preaching of the Word, the ordinary way which the Lord takes to prepare a people for this spirituall battell, by enlightning their eyes to see their danger, to see their enemies of whom they are in danger, the multitude, subtilty and strength of these adversaries,
Answer 1. If you be gathered and brought on by the found of the Trumpet, viz. the powerful preaching of the Word, the ordinary Way which the Lord Takes to prepare a people for this spiritual battle, by enlightening their eyes to see their danger, to see their enemies of whom they Are in danger, the multitude, subtlety and strength of these Adversaries,
and the soules weaknesse in it selfe to vanquish them; but with all its strength; by faith in her Captaine the Lord Jesus, when once savingly wrought on:
and the Souls weakness in it self to vanquish them; but with all its strength; by faith in her Captain the Lord jesus, when once savingly wrought on:
the shrill cleare and sharp preaching of the Gospell by such and such Ministers (who dare not let it give an uncertaine sound) are yet none of these that are fighting the good fight of faith.
the shrill clear and sharp preaching of the Gospel by such and such Ministers (who Dare not let it give an uncertain found) Are yet none of these that Are fighting the good fight of faith.
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yet think their multitude of strong and subtill enemies are easily overcome; they think it's an easie matter to beleeve, and to be a Christian souldier indeed,
yet think their multitude of strong and subtle enemies Are Easily overcome; they think it's an easy matter to believe, and to be a Christian soldier indeed,
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so many will conclude themselves to be undoubtedly souldiers of the Lord Jesus, because they have been now and then exercised with some combats and conflicts,
so many will conclude themselves to be undoubtedly Soldiers of the Lord jesus, Because they have been now and then exercised with Some combats and conflicts,
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when two lusts are together by the eares, as Covetousnesse and Prodigality are striving which shall prevaile, in the meane time the poore unskilfull souldier thinks he is combating against an enemy:
when two Lustiest Are together by the ears, as Covetousness and Prodigality Are striving which shall prevail, in the mean time the poor unskilful soldier thinks he is combating against an enemy:
but contrary, where the Spirit of God is in the heart of a beleever, it makes him a man of power and might powerfully and mightily to resist sinne, to follow his advantages and pursue his victories,
but contrary, where the Spirit of God is in the heart of a believer, it makes him a man of power and might powerfully and mightily to resist sin, to follow his advantages and pursue his victories,
whereas the cold fighting against an enemy, and flow pursuit of him when they have him at an advantage is a cleer discovery of such to have onely the name and profession of souldiers.
whereas the cold fighting against an enemy, and flow pursuit of him when they have him At an advantage is a clear discovery of such to have only the name and profession of Soldiers.
it's contrary with a gracious heart like David, hateth every false way, and strives against his peculiar sinne, the sinne of his complexion or constitution, &c. 3. A naturall man in his striving and fighting against some sinnes only, doth but lop the branches;
it's contrary with a gracious heart like David, hates every false Way, and strives against his peculiar sin, the sin of his complexion or constitution, etc. 3. A natural man in his striving and fighting against Some Sins only, does but lop the branches;
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The second difference lyes in both their aimes and which they have in this their combating and conflicting with sinne, which appeares in three respects:
The second difference lies in both their aims and which they have in this their combating and conflicting with sin, which appears in three respects:
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hence he gets up to help the Lord against the mighty, that Gods enemies may be weakned, that God may have the sole dominion, that his lawes may be kept unviolated, that his promises and threars may be beleeved, &c. Contrary, a meere naturall man hath some strife against sinne, not as sinne,
hence he gets up to help the Lord against the mighty, that God's enemies may be weakened, that God may have the sole dominion, that his laws may be kept unviolated, that his promises and threars may be believed, etc. Contrary, a mere natural man hath Some strife against sin, not as sin,
the contrary, if he have any aime at all at gaine, it is to his soule here and glory hereafter, which he knows cannot be had without a victorious fighting the good fight of faith.
the contrary, if he have any aim At all At gain, it is to his soul Here and glory hereafter, which he knows cannot be had without a victorious fighting the good fight of faith.
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The spirituall man hath a further aime and end in his combate then onely to subdue sinne, viz. to get corruption subdued, that Christ may reigne, that sinne may be puld up, that Christ may be planted i'th roome;
The spiritual man hath a further aim and end in his combat then only to subdue sin, viz. to get corruption subdued, that christ may Reign, that sin may be pulled up, that christ may be planted in the room;
and his grace and growth therein. The third difference is in the issue and successe. A naturall man fights and strives against corruptions, but is usually foyled and overcome;
and his grace and growth therein. The third difference is in the issue and success. A natural man fights and strives against corruptions, but is usually foiled and overcome;
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3. Those that enter into the profession of Christianity, into this spirituall warfare, and never reckon aforehand what it will cost them are never likely to hold out,
3. Those that enter into the profession of Christianity, into this spiritual warfare, and never reckon aforehand what it will cost them Are never likely to hold out,
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and fortifie, and make it selfe very strong, and then we are ready to think it's time enough to set upon this duty of fighting the good fight of faith:
and fortify, and make it self very strong, and then we Are ready to think it's time enough to Set upon this duty of fighting the good fight of faith:
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and will fight no more) shall eat of the tree of life, but he that so fights and overcomes shall eat of the Tree of life that is in the midst of the Garden.
and will fight no more) shall eat of the tree of life, but he that so fights and overcomes shall eat of the Tree of life that is in the midst of the Garden.
First, Begin this spirituall warfare betime, and procrastinate not. &c. Secondly, have sincere references as the preservation of souls, the ruinating of Christ's and the soule's enemies,
First, Begin this spiritual warfare betime, and procrastinate not. etc. Secondly, have sincere references as the preservation of Souls, the ruinating of Christ's and the soul's enemies,
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and watcheth much &c. Imitate him herein, and beware either of unlawfull liberties, or the inordinate use of lawfull which doe exceedingly hinder us in this warfare,
and watches much etc. Imitate him herein, and beware either of unlawful Liberties, or the inordinate use of lawful which do exceedingly hinder us in this warfare,
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and what true hearted souldier will not fight valiantly in the eye and presence of his Generall? and shall not a beleever doe as much in the presence of Christ?
and what true hearted soldier will not fight valiantly in the eye and presence of his General? and shall not a believer do as much in the presence of christ?
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The last Use is a great ground of consolation to all those that are enabled by the Lord Jesus to fight this good fight of faith, especially it's very comfortable on the death-bed:
The last Use is a great ground of consolation to all those that Are enabled by the Lord jesus to fight this good fight of faith, especially it's very comfortable on the deathbed:
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When the time of Paul's departure drew neer, what comforted him but this? 2 Tim. 4. 7. though death be called the King of feares and said to be NONLATINALPHABET the most terrible of al terrible things in the world;
When the time of Paul's departure drew near, what comforted him but this? 2 Tim. 4. 7. though death be called the King of fears and said to be the most terrible of all terrible things in the world;
2. In regard of other terrours and feares when death approacheth as when such a blessed beleever is ready to say, farewell all my temporall good things, I shall never rejoyce in you more:
2. In regard of other terrors and fears when death Approaches as when such a blessed believer is ready to say, farewell all my temporal good things, I shall never rejoice in you more:
but the consideration of this text, and the Spirit of God witnessing to his spirit, that Christ hath enabled him to fulfill this charge, he sweetly breaths out his last with these thoughts, I have fought the good fight of faith and shall be free from eternall death,
but the consideration of this text, and the Spirit of God witnessing to his Spirit, that christ hath enabled him to fulfil this charge, he sweetly breathes out his last with these thoughts, I have fought the good fight of faith and shall be free from Eternal death,
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