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A SERMON Preached before the Honourable House of COMMONS, at their publike Fast, May 31. 1643. MICHAH 4.5.
A SERMON Preached before the Honourable House of COMMONS, At their public Fast, May 31. 1643. MICAH 4.5.
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For all people will walke every one in the name of his God, and we will walke in the name of our God for ever and ever.
For all people will walk every one in the name of his God, and we will walk in the name of our God for ever and ever.
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THE Prophet having shut up the former Chapter with the great Judgement that all the Prophets did threaten Jerusalem with, to wit, the Babylonish Captivity:
THE Prophet having shut up the former Chapter with the great Judgement that all the prophets did threaten Jerusalem with, to wit, the Babylonish Captivity:
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begins this Chapter with a prophesie of that great Mercy that all of them comforts her with, to wit, the coming and Kingdome of Christ: But in the last dayes it shall come to passe (sayes he) ver. 1. that the mountain of the house of the Lord shall be established in the toppe of the mountaines, &c. As if he should have said,
begins this Chapter with a prophesy of that great Mercy that all of them comforts her with, to wit, the coming and Kingdom of christ: But in the last days it shall come to pass (Says he) ver. 1. that the mountain of the house of the Lord shall be established in the top of the Mountains, etc. As if he should have said,
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Though God will plough Zion, rend and teare his people with affections, make this famous Citie heapes of rui•• and this Mount which is so daintily kept shall b• overgrown with nettles, dirt and dust,
Though God will plough Zion, rend and tear his people with affections, make this famous city heaps of rui•• and this Mount which is so daintily kept shall b• overgrown with nettles, dirt and dust,
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like the w••• hills of the desert:
like the w••• hills of the desert:
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yet the time will come when Christ is exhibited, and the Gospell is preached, that the Church of God shall not be obscurely confin'd,
yet the time will come when christ is exhibited, and the Gospel is preached, that the Church of God shall not be obscurely confined,
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and shut up in a darke corner of the world;
and shut up in a dark corner of the world;
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but shall be so eminently conspicuous, and famously known, that the Gentiles shall flow unto it:
but shall be so eminently conspicuous, and famously known, that the Gentiles shall flow unto it:
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for out of Zion (indeed) shall the word of the Gospell proceed; but it shall spread it selfe over all Nations;for out of Zion (indeed) shall the word of the Gospel proceed; but it shall spread it self over all nations;
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and it shall so calme and quiet their spirits, that they shall lay down all hostile dispositions;
and it shall so Cam and quiet their spirits, that they shall lay down all hostile dispositions;
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and as if they were composed of peace, they shall turne their warlike infiruments into tooles of husbandry;
and as if they were composed of peace, they shall turn their warlike infiruments into tools of Husbandry;
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their Swords 〈 ◊ 〉 plough shares, and their speares into pruning books: every one shall be contented with, and safely sit under his own vine and fig•r•e.their Swords 〈 ◊ 〉 plough shares, and their spears into pruning books: every one shall be contented with, and safely fit under his own vine and fig•r•e.
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And then comes in these words, which are either as an exhortation to the people of God that then were (as ••lvin hath it) to stirre them up, Ad invictam animi mag•nudinem •••sultent cunctis gentibus, to an inconquerable mag•••mity,
And then comes in these words, which Are either as an exhortation to the people of God that then were (as ••lvin hath it) to stir them up, Ad invictam animi mag•nudinem •••sultent cunctis gentibus, to an inconquerable mag•••mity,
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and to an holy insultation over all Nations in regard of their God:
and to an holy insultation over all nations in regard of their God:
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or as a prophecie of the Gospel courage, and Christian valour and resolution which shall be in those that live in the Gospel times: and so of this.
or as a prophecy of the Gospel courage, and Christian valour and resolution which shall be in those that live in the Gospel times: and so of this.
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And why not of you? for the words are a solemne and serious protestation,
And why not of you? for the words Are a solemn and serious protestation,
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like whereunto you have lately taken, and commanded all the Kingdome, that with their li•es, power,
like whereunto you have lately taken, and commanded all the Kingdom, that with their li•es, power,
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and estares they should maintain the true Protestant Religion which is to walke in the name of our God) against all Popery and Popish Innovations.
and estares they should maintain the true Protestant Religion which is to walk in the name of our God) against all Popery and Popish Innovations.
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In the words you may observe first a generall consent of all Nations, that there is,
In the words you may observe First a general consent of all nations, that there is,
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and to have A God: this is insinuated in the Text.
and to have A God: this is insinuated in the Text.
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2. The diversity of judgement among the Nations concerning this God: for though they all agree that there is A God, and every one will have One:
2. The diversity of judgement among the nations Concerning this God: for though they all agree that there is A God, and every one will have One:
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but herein they differ, who this true God is. 3. The peremptorinesse of every Nation for Their God, and for Their Religion.
but herein they differ, who this true God is. 3. The peremptoriness of every nation for Their God, and for Their Religion.
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All people will walke every one in the name of their God, and we [ will ] walke, &c. 4. A blessed use which the Church maketh of this for her selfe, and her God:All people will walk every one in the name of their God, and we [ will ] walk, etc. 4. A blessed use which the Church makes of this for her self, and her God:
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others will be stiffe and peremptory for their Gods, and so will she for hers. 5. The Eminencie, transcendency, and Excellencie of her God above theirs: Theirs are Gods;
Others will be stiff and peremptory for their God's, and so will she for hers. 5. The Eminency, transcendency, and Excellency of her God above theirs: Theirs Are God's;
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but hers is the Lord our God: Ichovah, a God that hath a Being of himselfe, Theirs have none.
but hers is the Lord our God: Jehovah, a God that hath a Being of himself, Theirs have none.
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6. Observe the time how long.
6. Observe the time how long.
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Not for a fit or a good mood (while that lasts,) will the Church be thus peremptory for her God and Religion, but for ever and ever.
Not for a fit or a good mood (while that lasts,) will the Church be thus peremptory for her God and Religion, but for ever and ever.
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One phrase only, I conceive, needs opening, which is this:
One phrase only, I conceive, needs opening, which is this:
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What it is to walke in the name of a God? and it stands under divers senses:
What it is to walk in the name of a God? and it Stands under diverse Senses:
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First, to bee called by his name, as Wives, Children, Disciples, are called by the Names of their Husbands, Parents, Masters:
First, to be called by his name, as Wives, Children, Disciples, Are called by the Names of their Husbands, Parents, Masters:
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So here, all Nations will tryumph, and will be willing to owne, and not be ashamed of the Name of their God,
So Here, all nations will triumph, and will be willing to own, and not be ashamed of the Name of their God,
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and wee will not be ashamed of our glory, Deut. 28.10. and all the People of the Earth shall see, that thou art called by the Name of the Lord, the 2 Chron. 7.14.
and we will not be ashamed of our glory, Deuteronomy 28.10. and all the People of the Earth shall see, that thou art called by the Name of the Lord, the 2 Chronicles 7.14.
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If my People that are called by my Name, &c. Secondly, to goe furnished with the divine Authority of God.If my People that Are called by my Name, etc. Secondly, to go furnished with the divine authority of God.
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Mar. 11. Blessed is he that commeth to us in the Name of the Lord, and so the 1 Cor. 5.4.
Mar. 11. Blessed is he that comes to us in the Name of the Lord, and so the 1 Cor. 5.4.
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In the Name of our Lord Iesus Christ when ye are gathered together, and my Spirit, &c. 3. To walke in the Power and strength of God, the 1 Sam. 17.45. Thou comest to me with a sword and a speare, and with a shield; In the Name of our Lord Iesus christ when you Are gathered together, and my Spirit, etc. 3. To walk in the Power and strength of God, the 1 Sam. 17.45. Thou Comest to me with a sword and a spear, and with a shield;
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but I come to thee in the Name of the Lord of Hosts (saies David to Goliah ) which is in the strength of God.but I come to thee in the Name of the Lord of Hosts (Says David to Goliath) which is in the strength of God.
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Fourthly, to walke in the scare, Lawes, Ordinances, and whole worship of God. And this I conceive to be the proper meaning of this place. The Doctrines are many.
Fourthly, to walk in the scare, Laws, Ordinances, and Whole worship of God. And this I conceive to be the proper meaning of this place. The Doctrines Are many.
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We shall therefore play the Travaller;
We shall Therefore play the Traveller;
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passe by some Townes though good, call in at others, and make our stay in that, that is most convenient. There is a GOD.
pass by Some Towns though good, call in At Others, and make our stay in that, that is most convenient. There is a GOD.
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This truth we read in the Booke of nature that lies continually open before us, written in so great and Capitall Letters, that one though stone blind,
This truth we read in the Book of nature that lies continually open before us, written in so great and Capital Letters, that one though stone blind,
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if he have other senses, may read it. And Conscience within teaches this: All Nations agree in it.
if he have other Senses, may read it. And Conscience within Teaches this: All nations agree in it.
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There is a peradventure indeed, in every mans heart, that there is no God:
There is a Peradventure indeed, in every men heart, that there is no God:
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and according to the strength of this in the soule, so is the life God lesse:
and according to the strength of this in the soul, so is the life God less:
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But there is a semi-certainty in every soule that there is a God: and when this prevailes, then a Man will be devoute in his way. And therefore saith the Heathen:
But there is a semi-certainty in every soul that there is a God: and when this prevails, then a Man will be devout in his Way. And Therefore Says the Heathen:
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Menciuntur qui dicunt, se non sentire esse Deum, they lie in their throats that say, they thinke there is no God. But we leave this.Menciuntur qui dicunt, se non sentire esse God, they lie in their throats that say, they think there is no God. But we leave this.
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Severall Nations have severall Gods: Or there are many false Gods in the World. In the 1 Cor. 8.5. There be Gods many, and Lords many.
Several nations have several God's: Or there Are many false God's in the World. In the 1 Cor. 8.5. There be God's many, and lords many.
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No truth so generally and universally granted as this:
No truth so generally and universally granted as this:
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That there is a God; but none so much controverted as who the true God is.
That there is a God; but none so much controverted as who the true God is.
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Man brings into the World with him notions and sure apprehensions of a deity:
Man brings into the World with him notions and sure apprehensions of a deity:
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Education and Custome do specificate, and shape these generall notions of a GOD, and a Religion;
Education and Custom do specificate, and shape these general notions of a GOD, and a Religion;
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to that God, and into that Religion that the Countrey accounts the true. From hence he that is borne in Turkey is a Mahumetan: In Italie a Papist; in England a Protestant.
to that God, and into that Religion that the Country accounts the true. From hence he that is born in Turkey is a Mahometan: In Italy a Papist; in England a Protestant.
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So soone as Men are borne, they fall a groaping for a God, and for a Religion:
So soon as Men Are born, they fallen a groping for a God, and for a Religion:
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One there is, but who, and which wee know not;
One there is, but who, and which we know not;
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and that, that is first put into our hands by our Parents and Governours, that we close withall.
and that, that is First put into our hands by our Parents and Governors, that we close withal.
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And this is the State and condition of all Men living;
And this is the State and condition of all Men living;
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the best and dearest Saints of God are thus by nature, and would have beene Turkes, and Papists had they bin borne there, till God seized upon them by his grace, regenerated them, and reveal'd himselfe unto them.
the best and dearest Saints of God Are thus by nature, and would have been Turkes, and Papists had they been born there, till God seized upon them by his grace, regenerated them, and revealed himself unto them.
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Yee were without God in the World as well as others.
Ye were without God in the World as well as Others.
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A God then there is, but who, and what 〈 ◊ 〉 one, the People and Nations of the World cannot agree;
A God then there is, but who, and what 〈 ◊ 〉 one, the People and nations of the World cannot agree;
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and therefore, how many have the Nations who are left unto the light of nature, set up for Gods;
and Therefore, how many have the nations who Are left unto the Light of nature, Set up for God's;
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that had Country Gods, and Citie Gods, and houshold Gods, and particular personall Gods: Gods for all places, for Heaven, and Hell, and Sea, and Land; for all occasions;
that had Country God's, and city God's, and household God's, and particular personal God's: God's for all places, for Heaven, and Hell, and Sea, and Land; for all occasions;
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for war, and peace, and plenty, and health, and sicknes:
for war, and peace, and plenty, and health, and sickness:
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the number of their Gods as some of their own Authors have summed them up, was above thirty thousand.
the number of their God's as Some of their own Authors have summed them up, was above thirty thousand.
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The Papists in our dayes have more.
The Papists in our days have more.
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If yee say, what's the cause of this, that the World should be thus out in so great a point?
If ye say, what's the cause of this, that the World should be thus out in so great a point?
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All have lost the knowledge of God in Adam, that was our great losse;
All have lost the knowledge of God in Adam, that was our great loss;
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for his sin God hath withdrawne himself, hid himself in secret, & will not fully, sufficiently,
for his since God hath withdrawn himself, hid himself in secret, & will not Fully, sufficiently,
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or savingly reveale himself by the Creatures to the sons of men:
or savingly reveal himself by the Creatures to the Sons of men:
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but hath chosen a new way to vent himself, which is by Iesus Christ, Mat. 11.27. No Man cometh to the father but by mee (saith Christ) and so Ioh. 11.6. No man knoweth the Father but the son, and he to whom the Sonne shall reveale him.
but hath chosen a new Way to vent himself, which is by Iesus christ, Mathew 11.27. No Man comes to the father but by me (Says christ) and so John 11.6. No man Knoweth the Father but the son, and he to whom the Son shall reveal him.
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There is not in all the Booke of Nature, one Iota, or one hint of Jesus Christ. Many nations are without the Gospell;
There is not in all the Book of Nature, one Iota, or one hint of jesus christ. Many Nations Are without the Gospel;
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few persons know Jesus Christ, (I pray God you may looke to your selves) and therefore are wilde,
few Persons know jesus christ, (I pray God you may look to your selves) and Therefore Are wild,
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and vaine, and various in their Imaginations of God.
and vain, and various in their Imaginations of God.
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It comes from the infinite disproportion that is between God and Man. What House will yee build mee? (saith God ) I fill Heaven and Earth, the Heaven of Heavens are not able to containe mee:
It comes from the infinite disproportion that is between God and Man. What House will ye built me? (Says God) I fill Heaven and Earth, the Heaven of Heavens Are not able to contain me:
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So, what thoughts will yee reare up to entertaine the great God in? How will yee doe to stretch those narrow Soules of yours that the King of glory may come in? It is impossible for a Camel to goe through the eye of a needle,
So, what thoughts will ye rear up to entertain the great God in? How will ye do to stretch those narrow Souls of yours that the King of glory may come in? It is impossible for a Camel to go through the eye of a needle,
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but how impossible for God to come into his Creature? The sences, which are the Lanes,
but how impossible for God to come into his Creature? The Senses, which Are the Lanes,
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or Gates which lead to the soule, neither is there any thing in the understanding but it is first in the sences:
or Gates which led to the soul, neither is there any thing in the understanding but it is First in the Senses:
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these are all too narrow, God is invisible, and cannot be seene:
these Are all too narrow, God is invisible, and cannot be seen:
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Thou canst not see my Face, (sayes God) to Moses, and yet he had,Thou Canst not see my Face, (Says God) to Moses, and yet he had,
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and could see great and dreadfull things; but had hee seene this, his soule would have ran away.
and could see great and dreadful things; but had he seen this, his soul would have ran away.
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He is ineffable, bigger then all definitions and descriptions; greater then words can tell. Its peculiar to God to exceed knowledge.
He is ineffable, bigger then all definitions and descriptions; greater then words can tell. Its peculiar to God to exceed knowledge.
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And therefore the Logicians have wisely excluded him out of their Predicaments, ubique prosens, sed latens, nothing more present then God, and nothing more unseene.
And Therefore the Logicians have wisely excluded him out of their Predicaments, ubique prosens, sed latens, nothing more present then God, and nothing more unseen.
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If you say, but this Reason shuts out all Men; yet there are that doe know him. If you say, but this Reason shuts out all Men; yet there Are that do know him.
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It doth indeed shut out all from any naturall knowledge of him, by naturall meanes; the knowledge of God is a supernaturall grace;
It does indeed shut out all from any natural knowledge of him, by natural means; the knowledge of God is a supernatural grace;
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bred onely by the spirit of God in the hearts of the Men, of his good will.
bred only by the Spirit of God in the hearts of the Men, of his good will.
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This Spirit doth supernaturally stretch out the narrow soule of Man, doth in large and widen it,
This Spirit does supernaturally stretch out the narrow soul of Man, does in large and widen it,
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and raises it up about its own nature to conceive aright of God. This Spirit lifteth up the doores,
and raises it up about its own nature to conceive aright of God. This Spirit lifts up the doors,
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and sets open the Gates that the King of glory may come in.
and sets open the Gates that the King of glory may come in.
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And because the faculties cannot bee wound up to infinitenesse, that they may hold proportion to the immensity of God,
And Because the faculties cannot be wound up to infiniteness, that they may hold proportion to the immensity of God,
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therefore the spirit does two things.
Therefore the Spirit does two things.
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First, it creates an eekening in the soule, which is Faith, helping of it to believe, what it cannot apprehend.
First, it creates an eekening in the soul, which is Faith, helping of it to believe, what it cannot apprehend.
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He that commeth unto God must believe: hee'll never reach him else.
He that comes unto God must believe: He'll never reach him Else.
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The understanding and knowledge cannot be stretched out to conceive high enough of God, and therfore the spirit creates an addition, which is Faith, helping of the soule to believe, what it cannot conceive.
The understanding and knowledge cannot be stretched out to conceive high enough of God, and Therefore the Spirit creates an addition, which is Faith, helping of the soul to believe, what it cannot conceive.
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As when the Virgin Mary was told, that she should conceive and be are a Sonne, how can this be (saith she) seeing I know nor a man? her reason could not reach it;
As when the Virgae Marry was told, that she should conceive and be Are a Son, how can this be (Says she) seeing I know nor a man? her reason could not reach it;
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and therfore she laid her Faith to it: Be it unto me according to thy word.
and Therefore she laid her Faith to it: Be it unto me according to thy word.
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2. As the Spirit doth inlarge, and adde to the soule; so it doth in a manner lessen God.
2. As the Spirit does enlarge, and add to the soul; so it does in a manner lessen God.
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God humbling of himselfe in being willing to be described after the manner that man can take him, and reach him. And oh!
God humbling of himself in being willing to be described After the manner that man can take him, and reach him. And o!
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what a condescention and stoope is this in the Almighty, that he should be willing to be set out,
what a condescension and stoop is this in the Almighty, that he should be willing to be Set out,
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as having hands, and feet, and eyes; that so men may sippe a little of him!
as having hands, and feet, and eyes; that so men may sip a little of him!
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Man cannot goe up to God, and therfore God will meet him halfe way, and come down to him.
Man cannot go up to God, and Therefore God will meet him half Way, and come down to him.
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And before the Spirit doth thus worke in the soule, none know the true God, few Nations or people,
And before the Spirit does thus work in the soul, none know the true God, few nations or people,
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yea few persons have this worke in them;
yea few Persons have this work in them;
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and therfore few doe know the true God, and from hence so many false gods in the world.
and Therefore few do know the true God, and from hence so many false God's in the world.
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3. The heart of man is inrag'd and vext that God doth hide himselfe from his senses.
3. The heart of man is enraged and vexed that God does hide himself from his Senses.
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God keeps himselfe in secret, and will not be seene: and therefore man will have other gods who shall.
God keeps himself in secret, and will not be seen: and Therefore man will have other God's who shall.
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Make us gods that may goe before us, (say the Israelites to Aaron ) such as we may see. Make us God's that may go before us, (say the Israelites to Aaron) such as we may see.
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Hence are your Idols among the Heathen: Pictures, and Crucifixes among your Papists: and with men of carnall and corrupt mindes amongst our selves.
Hence Are your Idols among the Heathen: Pictures, and Crucifixes among your Papists: and with men of carnal and corrupt minds among our selves.
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Men will have something before their eyes to direct their worship and service unto. Men are vext that God should keepe himselfe, or any thing else secret from them.
Men will have something before their eyes to Direct their worship and service unto. Men Are vexed that God should keep himself, or any thing Else secret from them.
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How faine would men be fingring of Election, and Reprobation? How angry were our desperate Divines of late,
How feign would men be fingering of Election, and Reprobation? How angry were our desperate Divines of late,
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because they could not finde out the bottome of them? See the reason: There's none, unlesse they can see the depth and Cause.
Because they could not find out the bottom of them? See the reason: There's none, unless they can see the depth and Cause.
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We are very prone to be too sawcy with divine things wch dwel in darknes, and God wil not bear it.
We Are very prove to be too saucy with divine things which dwell in darkness, and God will not bear it.
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Bounds and limits were set the people when God gave the Law: they must not gaze, lest they die.
Bounds and Limits were Set the people when God gave the Law: they must not gaze, lest they die.
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And as men are angry with this retirednesse of God, that he will not make himselfe familiar to their senses:
And as men Are angry with this retiredness of God, that he will not make himself familiar to their Senses:
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So are they vext and fretted with his monopolizing, and reserving all the wayes and manner of his worship to himselfe: men are mad upon Will-worship.
So Are they vexed and fretted with his monopolizing, and reserving all the ways and manner of his worship to himself: men Are mad upon Will-worship.
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Something they will have of their owne invention to be mingled with the worship of God:
Something they will have of their own invention to be mingled with the worship of God:
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he shall not have altogether his owne way and will.
he shall not have altogether his own Way and will.
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They will out of their wisdome (which is their folly) adde some Ceremonies, at the least, to beautifie the slovenly worship of God:
They will out of their Wisdom (which is their folly) add Some Ceremonies, At the least, to beautify the slovenly worship of God:
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as some of them have more then prophanely spoken.
as Some of them have more then profanely spoken.
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And from hence were your golden Copes, & gorgious Altars, shining Candlestickes, decent Ceremonies, the more to decorate and adorn the service of God.
And from hence were your golden Copes, & gorgeous Altars, shining Candlesticks, decent Ceremonies, the more to decorate and adorn the service of God.
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Thus man will be corrupting the spirituall service of God, with his base, carnall, beggerly inventions.
Thus man will be corrupting the spiritual service of God, with his base, carnal, beggarly Inventions.
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And for this cause God gives men over to extreame folly; even to worship the things that they have made so beautifull:
And for this cause God gives men over to extreme folly; even to worship the things that they have made so beautiful:
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to bow downe to their Altars that they have deckt:
to bow down to their Altars that they have decked:
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and all their wisdome, Scholership, learning, and distinctions, are not able to deliver them from it.
and all their Wisdom, Scholership, learning, and Distinctions, Are not able to deliver them from it.
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The 1. Rom. 21. Because when they knew God, they worshipped him not as God, therefore God gave them over:
The 1. Rom. 21. Because when they knew God, they worshipped him not as God, Therefore God gave them over:
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laid them fast in their owne dung and filth:
laid them fast in their own dung and filth:
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And who were these? Such as profest themselves to be wise, the great Scholars of the world. In the 1 Cor. 1.20. Where is the wise? where is the disputer? not in Christ, as Paul was; he was foolishnesse.
And who were these? Such as professed themselves to be wise, the great Scholars of the world. In the 1 Cor. 1.20. Where is the wise? where is the disputer? not in christ, as Paul was; he was foolishness.
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So with us, Where were our great learned Rabbins? their distinctions had carried them downe to Rome: they could break the Sabbath with distinctions,
So with us, Where were our great learned Rabbis? their Distinctions had carried them down to Room: they could break the Sabbath with Distinctions,
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and bow downe to Name and Altar with distinctions:
and bow down to Name and Altar with Distinctions:
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and therefore God befooles them, and gives them over to worship the workes of their own hands, their owne babies:
and Therefore God befools them, and gives them over to worship the works of their own hands, their own babies:
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And therefore wonder not (my Brethren) that you have lately seene great Scholars to be sortish in their bowing downe to name and places,
And Therefore wonder not (my Brothers) that you have lately seen great Scholars to be sortish in their bowing down to name and places,
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for God committed them to superstition and Idolatry, and who could baile them? These Reasons may suffice, though many more may bee given.
for God committed them to Superstition and Idolatry, and who could bail them? These Reasons may suffice, though many more may be given.
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Consider this, and learne to pitty, pray for, and help the nations and people who are without the knowledge of the true God.
Consider this, and Learn to pity, pray for, and help the Nations and people who Are without the knowledge of the true God.
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Survey the world in your thoughts, and consider how great a part of it sits in the dark, groping after a God and taking hold of the Creatures:
Survey the world in your thoughts, and Consider how great a part of it sits in the dark, groping After a God and taking hold of the Creatures:
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some of Stocks and Stones, yea, some of them (if we may beleeve Historians) of the very Devill himselfe,
Some of Stocks and Stones, yea, Some of them (if we may believe Historians) of the very devil himself,
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and worshipping of him in stead of God; and God as yet withholding of himselfe from them:
and worshipping of him in stead of God; and God as yet withholding of himself from them:
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and that, so farre as we know, for Adams sin. Rom. 11.33.
and that, so Far as we know, for Adams since. Rom. 11.33.
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Oh! the depth of the riches, both of the wisdome and knowledge of God, how unsearchable are his Judgements, Oh! the depth of the riches, both of the Wisdom and knowledge of God, how unsearchable Are his Judgments,
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and his wayes past finding out! Private men may pray for them:and his ways passed finding out! Private men may pray for them:
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but it must be the power of some such Soveraigne Assembly as this is of yours, to send unto them the knowledge of the true God:
but it must be the power of Some such Sovereign Assembly as this is of yours, to send unto them the knowledge of the true God:
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and who knows, but for this also, you are met together at this time? that when you have repaired our breaches,
and who knows, but for this also, you Are met together At this time? that when you have repaired our Breaches,
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and done the will of God for us, you may be a blessing, and a healing to other nations.
and done the will of God for us, you may be a blessing, and a healing to other Nations.
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If many false Gods in the world, then let us bee thankfull for the knowledge of the true God.
If many false God's in the world, then let us be thankful for the knowledge of the true God.
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Rejoyce in Gods name, lift up your banners, Let England rejoyce in him that made it;
Rejoice in God's name, lift up your banners, Let England rejoice in him that made it;
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for blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, and the people whom he hath chosen for his owne; this makes them Gods owne. for blessed is the Nation whose God is the Lord, and the people whom he hath chosen for his own; this makes them God's own.
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This is the greatest kindnesse, the most distinguishing, speciall favour of God: this mercy of knowing God, comes out of the very heart of Jesus Christ;
This is the greatest kindness, the most distinguishing, special favour of God: this mercy of knowing God, comes out of the very heart of jesus christ;
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for in him, and none else, God reveales himself unto men, God lookes to be praised and thankt for this The knowledge of God lifts a nation up to heaven;
for in him, and none Else, God reveals himself unto men, God looks to be praised and thanked for this The knowledge of God lifts a Nation up to heaven;
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Capernaum was lifted up to heaven by preaching of the Gospel, and when God thus exalts a nation, he looks to be exalted by it: Capernaum was lifted up to heaven by preaching of the Gospel, and when God thus exalts a Nation, he looks to be exalted by it:
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Lord, how is it that thou wilt manifest thy selfe unto us, and not unto the world? So, who is England, Lord, that thou shouldst reveale thy selfe to it, Lord, how is it that thou wilt manifest thy self unto us, and not unto the world? So, who is England, Lord, that thou Shouldst reveal thy self to it,
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and not to other nations? Man is a bragging creature, and God takes notice of it:
and not to other Nations? Man is a bragging creature, and God Takes notice of it:
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If his face be fairer, his backe or armes stronger, or his head wiser, his purse fuller then others, he will bee ready to boast of it, and glory in it:
If his face be Fairer, his back or arms Stronger, or his head Wiser, his purse fuller then Others, he will be ready to boast of it, and glory in it:
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but God would have all this laid out upon himselfe.
but God would have all this laid out upon himself.
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Let not the wise man glory in his wisedome, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches, Let not the wise man glory in his Wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches,
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but let him that glorieth, glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the Lord.
but let him that Glorieth, glory in this, that he understands and Knoweth me, that I am the Lord.
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Are there many false gods in the world? Then take heed that there bee none kept secretly in England; it hath been with England, as it was with Jacobs family,
are there many false God's in the world? Then take heed that there be none kept secretly in England; it hath been with England, as it was with Jacobs family,
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and the Israelites in the dayes of Moses and Joshua, though the true God was publikely acknowledged and worshipped in both,
and the Israelites in the days of Moses and joshua, though the true God was publicly acknowledged and worshipped in both,
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yet there were private persons and families, who kept Idols and false Gods, and worshipt them;
yet there were private Persons and families, who kept Idols and false God's, and worshipped them;
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and therefore when Jacob was to goe up to Bethel, to build an Altar there unto God, he first purges his family from Idols, Gen. 35. And Joshua, when he tooke his last leave of the children of Israel, and caused them to enter into a Covenant that they would serve God, exhorts them to put away the strange gods that were among them Josh. 24.14.
and Therefore when Jacob was to go up to Bethel, to built an Altar there unto God, he First purges his family from Idols, Gen. 35. And joshua, when he took his last leave of the children of Israel, and caused them to enter into a Covenant that they would serve God, exhorts them to put away the strange God's that were among them Josh. 24.14.
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So, how many false gods have there been still kept, and worshipped in private families and houses here in England, ever since the reformation? Nay, it hath been worse with us:
So, how many false God's have there been still kept, and worshipped in private families and houses Here in England, ever since the Reformation? Nay, it hath been Worse with us:
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for the Romish, superstitious, nay idolatrous Crosses and Crucifixes have been upheld and deckt, if not new built, in the staring-Cheape, in our Church-yards, High-wayes,
for the Romish, superstitious, nay idolatrous Crosses and Crucifixes have been upheld and decked, if not new built, in the staring-Cheape, in our Churchyards, Highways,
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and these have been worshipt, and by these, and some other things, the Pope hath kept possession of our Kingdome:
and these have been worshipped, and by these, and Some other things, the Pope hath kept possession of our Kingdom:
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Doe you cancell these cursed Evidences, God lookes for it at your hands;
Do you cancel these cursed Evidences, God looks for it At your hands;
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Downe with these high-places, search England with Candles, till you finde out all the abominations which are committed in secret;
Down with these High-places, search England with Candles, till you find out all the abominations which Are committed in secret;
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and doe you in the name of England (for your places will beare it) say, What have I to doe with Idols any more? get you hence as filthy and uncleane things;
and do you in the name of England (for your places will bear it) say, What have I to do with Idols any more? get you hence as filthy and unclean things;
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and instead of these send abroad those, who may teach the good knowledge of the Lord, may scatter the light of the Sunne of righteousnesse. How many uncatechised darke corners are there in this Kingdome? how many persons that know not God,
and instead of these send abroad those, who may teach the good knowledge of the Lord, may scatter the Light of the Sun of righteousness. How many uncatechised dark corners Are there in this Kingdom? how many Persons that know not God,
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nor whether Christ were Man or Woman? Helpe these to know their Maker.
nor whither christ were Man or Woman? Help these to know their Maker.
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1. The greatest good that you can possibly doe this Kingdome is, to helpe it yet more to the knowledge of God;
1. The greatest good that you can possibly do this Kingdom is, to help it yet more to the knowledge of God;
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this is the end and the perfection of man;
this is the end and the perfection of man;
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herein his excellency above other creatures, that he had a rationall soule given him, fitted to sip a little of the knowledge of God:
herein his excellency above other creatures, that he had a rational soul given him, fitted to sip a little of the knowledge of God:
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this is the life and the liberty of the subject, ye stand much for them, and (for ought I know) cannot stand too much:
this is the life and the liberty of the Subject, you stand much for them, and (for ought I know) cannot stand too much:
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This is eternall life, to know thee the onely true God, and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent, and this estates us into the glorious liberty of the Sonnes of God. This is Eternal life, to know thee the only true God, and jesus christ whom thou hast sent, and this estates us into the glorious liberty of the Sons of God.
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2. This is the greatest profit, it will bring the Kingdome in more then all the Merchants of it.
2. This is the greatest profit, it will bring the Kingdom in more then all the Merchant's of it.
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Looke how much any doe know God and Christ, so much are they theirs; now a little of God is more then a great deale of the creature:
Look how much any do know God and christ, so much Are they theirs; now a little of God is more then a great deal of the creature:
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I desire to know nothing but Christ and him crucified (sayes Paul ) if he could know him more, hee should be more his.I desire to know nothing but christ and him Crucified (Says Paul) if he could know him more, he should be more his.
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3. This would reforme the Kingdome better then all the Lawes that you can make; knowing the terrour of the Lord we perswade men.
3. This would reform the Kingdom better then all the Laws that you can make; knowing the terror of the Lord we persuade men.
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If wee can but get men to know God, we may perswade them: A good Minister will reforme a Parish better then a Iustice of Peace;
If we can but get men to know God, we may persuade them: A good Minister will reform a Parish better then a justice of Peace;
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the weapons of our warfare are not carnall, but spirituall, yet mighty through God to cast down strong holds.
the weapons of our warfare Are not carnal, but spiritual, yet mighty through God to cast down strong holds.
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We spit fire into mens consciences, and binde men over to the great Assizes of Quicke and Dead.
We spit fire into men's Consciences, and bind men over to the great Assizes of Quick and Dead.
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4. God is the fountain of all the Mercies and Miseries that we meet withall; if any should still bee sending of us kindnesses, now and then a sweet child,
4. God is the fountain of all the mercies and Misery's that we meet withal; if any should still be sending of us Kindnesses, now and then a sweet child,
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an Office, change of Apparell, Meat, and Drinke, and Sleep, night and day one thing or another:
an Office, change of Apparel, Meat, and Drink, and Sleep, night and day one thing or Another:
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and sometimes should be reaching of us a smart blow, a Feaver, a fit of the Stone and Gout, killing thousands in a weeke in our streets of the Pestilence, bathing of his sword in our bloud,
and sometime should be reaching of us a smart blow, a Fever, a fit of the Stone and Gout, killing thousands in a Week in our streets of the Pestilence, bathing of his sword in our blood,
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how should we desire to know this person, that we might know how to carry our selves towards him,
how should we desire to know this person, that we might know how to carry our selves towards him,
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and to be at peace him? Helpe England to know the God of Englands mercies and of Englands corrections.
and to be At peace him? Help England to know the God of Englands Mercies and of Englands corrections.
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Firstly, We can neither goe any whither, or doe any ••ing without him. In him we live, and move, and have our being.
Firstly, We can neither go any whither, or do any ••ing without him. In him we live, and move, and have our being.
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Yea, wee shall ever have to doe with him. The knowledge of God, would do a Man good in time of affliction:
Yea, we shall ever have to do with him. The knowledge of God, would do a Man good in time of affliction:
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when comfort will bee worth a World, and what will Men doe in time of affliction,
when Comfort will be worth a World, and what will Men do in time of affliction,
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if they know not God? When the Soule comes to sigh it's last, and to groane into eternity:
if they know not God? When the Soul comes to sighs it's last, and to groan into eternity:
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to goe to meet with a God it knowes not, how sad a thing is this? And you that know him, labour to know him more,
to go to meet with a God it knows not, how sad a thing is this? And you that know him, labour to know him more,
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for yee are not past this lesson, nor ever shall.
for ye Are not passed this Lesson, nor ever shall.
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It is Naturall with Men to bee peremptory for their God, and for their Religion. All People will, and wee will.
It is Natural with Men to be peremptory for their God, and for their Religion. All People will, and we will.
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If a Nation consent together, and chuse a King to Reign over them;
If a nation consent together, and choose a King to Reign over them;
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so long as he keepes the Paction, and the agreement betweene them, they will fight for him. Ioh. 18.36. If my Kingdome were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jewes.
so long as he keeps the Paction, and the agreement between them, they will fight for him. John 18.36. If my Kingdom were of this world, then would my Servants fight, that I should not be Delivered to the Jews.
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The God of the Nation is above the King; and their Religion above their Civill Lawes:
The God of the nation is above the King; and their Religion above their Civil Laws:
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and therfore men will be peremptory for them; walke in them, themselves; and be glad of your company.
and Therefore men will be peremptory for them; walk in them, themselves; and be glad of your company.
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You cannot doe a Nation a greater kindnesse then to joyne and comply with it, in its Religion, and forsake your owne.
You cannot do a nation a greater kindness then to join and comply with it, in its Religion, and forsake your own.
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That temper is in all men, to compasse Sea and Land to make a Proselite to their God, and their Religion.
That temper is in all men, to compass Sea and Land to make a Proselyte to their God, and their Religion.
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When nothing will procure liberty to a Captive, yet this will; to abdicate and renounce his Religion, and to joyne with them that have taken him.
When nothing will procure liberty to a Captive, yet this will; to abdicate and renounce his Religion, and to join with them that have taken him.
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Contrarieties, yea, small differences in Religion, doe breed the strongest opp osition: But consent in Religion, is the strongest sement in all the World.
Contrarieties, yea, small differences in Religion, do breed the Strongest opp osition: But consent in Religion, is the Strongest sement in all the World.
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The persecutions therefore, that have beene among us of late, have beene against the Law of nations;
The persecutions Therefore, that have been among us of late, have been against the Law of Nations;
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The Turke Honours those that are the most strick't observers of Mahomet: The Papists Saint those that are zealous for the Pope;
The Turk Honours those that Are the most stricked observers of Mahomet: The Papists Saint those that Are zealous for the Pope;
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and yet wee have beene derided, scorned, persecuted, and Courted for walking in the name of our God;
and yet we have been derided, scorned, persecuted, and Courted for walking in the name of our God;
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for keeping his Lawes, for sanctifying his Sabbaths, hearing his word: which not onely our God, but the very Lawes of the Land doe command us. But wee stay not here.
for keeping his Laws, for sanctifying his Sabbaths, hearing his word: which not only our God, but the very Laws of the Land do command us. But we stay not Here.
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The Church of God hath great cause to be zealous, stiffe, and resolute for Her God, and Her Religion.
The Church of God hath great cause to be zealous, stiff, and resolute for Her God, and Her Religion.
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All Nations will, and we will. Why? Their Rocke is not like our Rocke; Our's is Jehovah as well as God;
All nations will, and we will. Why? Their Rock is not like our Rock; Our's is Jehovah as well as God;
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a God that nath a being: theirs have none, but in fancy and imagination. Our's is something, but theirs are nothing;
a God that nath a being: theirs have none, but in fancy and imagination. Our's is something, but theirs Are nothing;
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an Idol as nothing (sayes the Apostle) 1 Cor. 8.4. All the attributes of God are the Reasons of this Point.an Idol as nothing (Says the Apostle) 1 Cor. 8.4. All the attributes of God Are the Reasons of this Point.
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He is a Living God, other Gods are dead, and dirt.
He is a Living God, other God's Are dead, and dirt.
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If it had not beene for the living Geese, the Capitall of Rome, and all the dead Gods, had beene taken:
If it had not been for the living Geese, the Capital of Rome, and all the dead God's, had been taken:
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So that a living Goose is better then a dead GOD. 2. He is a wise God, the onely wise God: His understanding is infinite; Isa. 40.28. There is no searching of his understanding.
So that a living Goose is better then a dead GOD. 2. He is a wise God, the only wise God: His understanding is infinite; Isaiah 40.28. There is no searching of his understanding.
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And who would serve a soole, have a foole for his Master? Much lesse for his God.
And who would serve a fool, have a fool for his Master? Much less for his God.
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That was the blessednesse of Solomons servants, that they stood, and heard his wisedome. The contrary is misery;
That was the blessedness of Solomons Servants, that they stood, and herd his Wisdom. The contrary is misery;
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to be bound to heare the babling of a fool. Why, all false Gods are Fooles;
to be bound to hear the babbling of a fool. Why, all false God's Are Fools;
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and so are they that worship them. Be wise then, O yee Kings, be Learned yee that are Iudges of the Earth;
and so Are they that worship them. Be wise then, Oh ye Kings, be Learned ye that Are Judges of the Earth;
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serve the Lord in feare, Psa. 2.10. That King's a Foole and those Iudges are but Dunces, that doe not feare this God.serve the Lord in Fear, Psa. 2.10. That King's a Fool and those Judges Are but Dunces, that do not Fear this God.
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3. He is Omnipotent, able to doe great things; any thing, all things:
3. He is Omnipotent, able to do great things; any thing, all things:
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nothing is impossible with God. When I behold the Heavens, the worke of thy fingers (saies David.) The Heavens are but Finger worke with him.
nothing is impossible with God. When I behold the Heavens, the work of thy fingers (Says David.) The Heavens Are but Finger work with him.
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Hee drawes out the Heavens, like a Curtaine, hee does it with ease; Hee feasts the Earth with the opening of his hand;He draws out the Heavens, like a Curtain, he does it with ease; He feasts the Earth with the opening of his hand;
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Thou openest thy hand and fillest with thy blessing every living Creature: He rides upon the heavens, as upon a horse;Thou openest thy hand and Fillest with thy blessing every living Creature: He rides upon the heavens, as upon a horse;
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they are his horse of manage, he can stay them, make them to goe backward, or forward as easity as you can your horse: But other Gods are nothing:
they Are his horse of manage, he can stay them, make them to go backward, or forward as easity as you can your horse: But other God's Are nothing:
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An Idoll is nothing, and can do nothing, Ier. 10.5. They cannot doe evill; neither is it in them to doe good, Chap. 14.22.
an Idol is nothing, and can do nothing, Jeremiah 10.5. They cannot do evil; neither is it in them to do good, Chap. 14.22.
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Are there any among the Vanities of the Gentiles that can give you Raine? Our God alone is able to doe a Man good, are there any among the Vanities of the Gentiles that can give you Rain? Our God alone is able to do a Man good,
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and to doe a Man taischiefe; hee can famish all the Gods of the World, Zeph. 2.11. The Lord will be terrible unto them, for he will famish all the Gods of the earth:
and to do a Man taischiefe; he can famish all the God's of the World, Zephaniah 2.11. The Lord will be terrible unto them, for he will famish all the God's of the earth:
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He can, and we hope he will famish Popery, and Arminianisme, and Iesu Worship. And the Lord can rescue and deliver those that serve him.
He can, and we hope he will famish Popery, and Arminianism, and Iesu Worship. And the Lord can rescue and deliver those that serve him.
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Salvation is the Lords, it is good serving him then, Dan. 3.17. Our God is able to deliver us from the fiery Furnace;
Salvation is the lords, it is good serving him then, Dan. 3.17. Our God is able to deliver us from the fiery Furnace;
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and he will deliver us out of thy hands, O King. This God is to be stucke unto.and he will deliver us out of thy hands, Oh King. This God is to be stuck unto.
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The Lord is faithfull and true, and never failes them that trusts in him. The Lord is a present help in trouble.
The Lord is faithful and true, and never fails them that trusts in him. The Lord is a present help in trouble.
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A man may goe to the Creature, and it cannot help him; to a Friend, and he is from home, or deceive him.
A man may go to the Creature, and it cannot help him; to a Friend, and he is from home, or deceive him.
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Men of low degree (sayes the Psalmist) are vanity, but Men of high degree, they are worse, they are a lie. And the refore trust not in Princes.Men of low degree (Says the Psalmist) Are vanity, but Men of high degree, they Are Worse, they Are a lie. And the refore trust not in Princes.
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But the Lord is alwayes present, when thou goest through the fire, and the water, I will be with thee.
But the Lord is always present, when thou goest through the fire, and the water, I will be with thee.
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Yea, the Lord will sticke to a Kingdome, or to a poore soule, as the Mountaines sticke, and grow to the Earth.
Yea, the Lord will stick to a Kingdom, or to a poor soul, as the Mountains stick, and grow to the Earth.
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At my first answer (saies St. Paul ) all men forsooke me; notwithstanding the Lord stood by me,
At my First answer (Says Saint Paul) all men forsook me; notwithstanding the Lord stood by me,
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and streng thned me, and I was delivered out of the mouth of the Lyon. The Lord was with Paul at the Barre, and would not leave him:and streng thned me, and I was Delivered out of the Mouth of the lion. The Lord was with Paul At the Bar, and would not leave him:
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There is all the reason under Heaven to be zealous, and resolute for such a God as this is:
There is all the reason under Heaven to be zealous, and resolute for such a God as this is:
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The onely living, Wise, Omnipotent, faithfull God.
The only living, Wise, Omnipotent, faithful God.
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I might run through all the attributes of God, they all attest, and confirme this Truth.
I might run through all the attributes of God, they all attest, and confirm this Truth.
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For the Uses, they will fall into the next Point which is this.
For the Uses, they will fallen into the next Point which is this.
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The heart is then in an Heavenly tune, right key, pleasing and acceptable unto God, when it is peremptorily resolved to sticke to God and his waies, whatsoever others do, or whasoever come on it.
The heart is then in an Heavenly tune, right key, pleasing and acceptable unto God, when it is peremptorily resolved to stick to God and his ways, whatsoever Others do, or whatsoever come on it.
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When it takes up an unconquerable resolution to bee for God: when it lookes through, or over all dangers, difficulties, and oppofitions;
When it Takes up an unconquerable resolution to be for God: when it looks through, or over all dangers, difficulties, and oppofitions;
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resolves to make his way through the Rockes, Fire, Water, Lions:
resolves to make his Way through the Rocks, Fire, Water, Lions:
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He may lose his body by the way, but his spirit shall after God. When a Mans spirit stands at that high note for God, that Davids three Worthies did for him, who brake through the Campe of the Philistims to fetch their King water:
He may loose his body by the Way, but his Spirit shall After God. When a men Spirit Stands At that high note for God, that Davids three Worthies did for him, who brake through the Camp of the philistines to fetch their King water:
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So, when the soule will fetch the Sabbath, and Ordinances of God, from the midst of the greatest opposers, this is a gracious frame and temper;
So, when the soul will fetch the Sabbath, and Ordinances of God, from the midst of the greatest opposers, this is a gracious frame and temper;
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when the valour of a mans spirit is for God.
when the valour of a men Spirit is for God.
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How well pleased was God with this frame of spirit in Caleb, with this pitch and height, Numb. 14.24. But my servant Caleb, he had another spirit, a resolute, valiant spirit, not a cowardly base, feeble spirit as the other Spies had.
How well pleased was God with this frame of Spirit in Caleb, with this pitch and height, Numb. 14.24. But my servant Caleb, he had Another Spirit, a resolute, valiant Spirit, not a cowardly base, feeble Spirit as the other Spies had.
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Let us goe up at once, and possesse it, for wee are well able to overcome, they are bread for us.
Let us go up At once, and possess it, for we Are well able to overcome, they Are bred for us.
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This resolution was in the three Children, Dan. 3.16.
This resolution was in the three Children, Dan. 3.16.
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The King there he dubs a God, creates a Hell, sets up his Cathedrall Musicke, his Flute and Cornet, Psalteries, nd Sackbuts;
The King there he dubs a God, creates a Hell, sets up his Cathedral Music, his Flute and Cornet, Psalteries, and Sackbuts;
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gives out his command, who will not worship his Gods, shall into his hell: but observe with what resolution the three Children answered:
gives out his command, who will not worship his God's, shall into his hell: but observe with what resolution the three Children answered:
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Wee are not carefull to answere thee in this matter:
we Are not careful to answer thee in this matter:
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our God is able, and will deliverus, but if not, know, that wee will not serve thy Gods,
our God is able, and will deliverus, but if not, know, that we will not serve thy God's,
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nor worship thy golden Image that thou hast set up. Good Subjects for all this; and good manners too, though they tell the King to his tace they will not,
nor worship thy golden Image that thou hast Set up. Good Subject's for all this; and good manners too, though they tell the King to his tace they will not,
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and the King accounts them so, when God opened his eyes, and hee acquits them. Wee may live to see such daies.
and the King accounts them so, when God opened his eyes, and he acquits them. we may live to see such days.
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The like temper of spirit was in Moses, for the which he hath obtained a good report,
The like temper of Spirit was in Moses, for the which he hath obtained a good report,
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and is set downe in the golden legion of believers, Heb. 11.27. By Faith Moses forsooke Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the King.
and is Set down in the golden legion of believers, Hebrew 11.27. By Faith Moses forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the King.
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Adde we but one more o• Joshua, osh. 14.15.
Add we but one more o• joshua, osh. 14.15.
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he cals all Israel together, bids them chuse whom they would serve, whether the Gods which their Fathers worship't on the other side of the Flood,
he calls all Israel together, bids them choose whom they would serve, whither the God's which their Father's worshipped on the other side of the Flood,
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or the Gods of the Amorites in whose Land they dwelt:
or the God's of the amorites in whose Land they dwelled:
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But as for me, and my House (saies he) we will serve the Lord.
But as for me, and my House (Says he) we will serve the Lord.
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Thus we see this resolutenesse of spirit for God and his wayes, is found in the redeemed of the Lord, in the brood of Gods travellers.
Thus we see this resoluteness of Spirit for God and his ways, is found in the redeemed of the Lord, in the brood of God's travellers.
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Now the Reason why it is thus valued and commended of God, is, because it proceeds frome some, or all these causes.
Now the Reason why it is thus valued and commended of God, is, Because it proceeds from Some, or all these Causes.
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1. From a through, and a full conviction of the soule, that these are the right waies of God, that the soule doth thus resolutely pitch upon.
1. From a through, and a full conviction of the soul, that these Are the right ways of God, that the soul does thus resolutely pitch upon.
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Paul was thus throughly convinc't and therefore thus peremptorily resolved for the Gospell, and wishes the Galathians so to bee, Gal. 1.8.Paul was thus thoroughly convinced and Therefore thus peremptorily resolved for the Gospel, and wishes the Galatians so to be, Gal. 1.8.
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Though we, we ourselves, that have Preached this gospell to you:
Though we, we ourselves, that have Preached this gospel to you:
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yet if wee should in hope of preferment, or for feare of suffering for the truth, unsay it againe, and Preach another Gospell:
yet if we should in hope of preferment, or for Fear of suffering for the truth, unsay it again, and Preach Another Gospel:
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nay, though an Angell from heaven (one that may seeme so to you to be) should come and Preach another Gospell:
nay, though an Angel from heaven (one that may seem so to you to be) should come and Preach Another Gospel:
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bee so farre from believing it, or questioning the truth of this, as I would have you defie him.
be so Far from believing it, or questioning the truth of this, as I would have you defy him.
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So that the Apostle would not have them pin their Religion upon his sleeve.
So that the Apostle would not have them pin their Religion upon his sleeve.
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It must therefore be a supernaturall light, that must thus convince the soule, and make the wayes of God thus unquestionable, the 2 Cor. 1.4, 5. And my Speech,
It must Therefore be a supernatural Light, that must thus convince the soul, and make the ways of God thus unquestionable, the 2 Cor. 1.4, 5. And my Speech,
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and my Preaching, was not with the enticeing words of mans wi•edome, I preach not in the straines of humane eloquence, in filed phrases, and quaint expressions;
and my Preaching, was not with the enticing words of men wi•edome, I preach not in the strains of humane eloquence, in filed phrases, and quaint expressions;
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which the wisedome of the World thinkes the fittest way to winne men to their side, and opinions:
which the Wisdom of the World thinks the Fittest Way to win men to their side, and opinions:
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but in demonstration of the Spirit, and of power:
but in demonstration of the Spirit, and of power:
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that is, hee used plainnesse of Speech, homely expressions, which gods spirit doth accompany with power:
that is, he used plainness of Speech, homely expressions, which God's Spirit does accompany with power:
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to what end did the Apostle this? Vers. 5. That your faith might not stand in the Wisdome of Men;
to what end did the Apostle this? Vers. 5. That your faith might not stand in the Wisdom of Men;
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that is, that you might not belive this to be the truth because it came in abundance of earthly Wisedome;
that is, that you might not believe this to be the truth Because it Come in abundance of earthly Wisdom;
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for then, if another come with finer words, and more wit, you will goe to him, and forsake this:
for then, if Another come with finer words, and more wit, you will go to him, and forsake this:
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Or others, Preaching the same Gospell, but not with the like Worldly wisedome and eloquence, you would not believe it to be the same.
Or Others, Preaching the same Gospel, but not with the like Worldly Wisdom and eloquence, you would not believe it to be the same.
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So that you would believe no longer then you are fed with Worldly wit, and fine words:
So that you would believe no longer then you Are fed with Worldly wit, and fine words:
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but that your faith might stand in the power of God: but that your faith might stand in the power of God:
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that is, that you might believe it upon such grounds, upon such a powerfull conviction of the spirit, that all the World should not be able to turn you from it;
that is, that you might believe it upon such grounds, upon such a powerful conviction of the Spirit, that all the World should not be able to turn you from it;
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a stedfast, unconquerable resolution proceeds from a powerfull and thorough conviction of the truth of God and his wayes. That is the first Reason.
a steadfast, unconquerable resolution proceeds from a powerful and thorough conviction of the truth of God and his ways. That is the First Reason.
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2. It proceeds from an apprehension and feare of danger, if a man forsake those wayes of GOD.
2. It proceeds from an apprehension and Fear of danger, if a man forsake those ways of GOD.
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Feare and danger doe excite courage and resolution:
fear and danger do excite courage and resolution:
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when a man apprehends that the greatest danger is, a falling into the hands of God:
when a man apprehends that the greatest danger is, a falling into the hands of God:
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as Ioseph, if he had yielded to his Mistresse for feare of her anger, had fallen into the wrath of GOD:
as Ioseph, if he had yielded to his Mistress for Fear of her anger, had fallen into the wrath of GOD:
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How can I doe this evill and sin against God? And so Moses Heb. 11.27. He forsooke Aegypt, not fearing the Kings displeasure:How can I do this evil and since against God? And so Moses Hebrew 11.27. He forsook Egypt, not fearing the Kings displeasure:
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who would he then feare? a greater, seeing him who was invinsible; one that could have made Aegypt too hot for him if hee had stayed still.
who would he then Fear? a greater, seeing him who was invincible; one that could have made Egypt too hight for him if he had stayed still.
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The three children feared a hotter furnace, if they should worship the golden Image.
The three children feared a hotter furnace, if they should worship the golden Image.
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Full to this purpose was the speech which one uttered when he was before some that threatned him with prison, fire and faggot,
Full to this purpose was the speech which one uttered when he was before Some that threatened him with prison, fire and faggot,
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if he would not forsake the truth: who answered to a friend that stood by, they have not threatned Hell yet.
if he would not forsake the truth: who answered to a friend that stood by, they have not threatened Hell yet.
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So when a man apprehends Hell the worst of Prisons, and everlasting destruction the King of terrours to awaite him,
So when a man apprehends Hell the worst of Prisons, and everlasting destruction the King of terrors to await him,
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if he forsake GOD and his wayes, this will make him resolute for GOD.
if he forsake GOD and his ways, this will make him resolute for GOD.
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3. It proceeds from hope, hope of gaine and preferment makes men bold, puts courage and resolution into them:
3. It proceeds from hope, hope of gain and preferment makes men bold, puts courage and resolution into them:
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hope of preferment hath made many a man resolute, and even past shame in an evill and Idolatrous course:
hope of preferment hath made many a man resolute, and even past shame in an evil and Idolatrous course:
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hope of white sleeves hath made many a man bloody his fingers: Well, Gods children they have hope too, which does exceedingly much strengthen their resolutions:
hope of white sleeves hath made many a man bloody his fingers: Well, God's children they have hope too, which does exceedingly much strengthen their resolutions:
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The Crowne of righteousnesse, the weight of glory, the Kingdome prepared from the beginning, these were Pauls hopes, these are and were ours:
The Crown of righteousness, the weight of glory, the Kingdom prepared from the beginning, these were Paul's hope's, these Are and were ours:
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and these beare our charges in all our sufferings.
and these bear our charges in all our sufferings.
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Feare not Abraham (saith GOD) I am thy Buckler, and thy exceeding great reward:
fear not Abraham (Says GOD) I am thy Buckler, and thy exceeding great reward:
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I'le see thee payd, that thou shalt be no looser:
I'll see thee paid, that thou shalt be no looser:
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and now Abraham would lackey it at the stirrup, and goe from his Fathers house whether GOD would have him.
and now Abraham would lackey it At the stirrup, and go from his Father's house whither GOD would have him.
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So when a man apprehends that God carries the purse, and that the keyes of preferment hangs at his girdle,
So when a man apprehends that God carries the purse, and that the keys of preferment hangs At his girdle,
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and he can trust God for all, this will make him valiant and resolute for the wayes of God. 4. It proceeds from Love:
and he can trust God for all, this will make him valiant and resolute for the ways of God. 4. It proceeds from Love:
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love to the party for whom we are thus resolute; and therefore it must needs please God.
love to the party for whom we Are thus resolute; and Therefore it must needs please God.
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Love lookes through all dangers, and difficulties; weakens all opposition: strengthens it selfe; makes it apprehend any thing feasable:
Love looks through all dangers, and difficulties; weakens all opposition: strengthens it self; makes it apprehend any thing feasible:
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your resolution will tell you what you are, and whom you love, Ruth 1.14. There are two pretend love, but Orpha is soon taken off, when Naomi tells her, that she had no preferment for her:
your resolution will tell you what you Are, and whom you love, Ruth 1.14. There Are two pretend love, but Orpha is soon taken off, when Naomi tells her, that she had no preferment for her:
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yet see the resolution of Ruth, ver. 16. Intreat mee not to leave thee: where thou goest, I will goe:
yet see the resolution of Ruth, ver. 16. Entreat me not to leave thee: where thou goest, I will go:
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where thou lodgest, I will lodge, nothing shall part thee and mee but death. Here's love, and here was resolution.where thou lodgest, I will lodge, nothing shall part thee and me but death. Here's love, and Here was resolution.
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5. And lastly, It proceeds from Experience:
5. And lastly, It proceeds from Experience:
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the soule hath tasted of the sweetnesse, comfort, peace, and joy of the wayes of God, and therefore is it so resolute for them, Psal. 119.103. How sweet are thy words unto my taste, yea sweeter than honey to my mouth.
the soul hath tasted of the sweetness, Comfort, peace, and joy of the ways of God, and Therefore is it so resolute for them, Psalm 119.103. How sweet Are thy words unto my taste, yea Sweeten than honey to my Mouth.
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And see what followes upon this, v. 106. I have sworne and I will performe it:
And see what follows upon this, v. 106. I have sworn and I will perform it:
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that I will keep thy righteous Judgements. The soule cleaves to that, that bids most pleasure:that I will keep thy righteous Judgments. The soul cleaves to that, that bids most pleasure:
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for pleasure is the food of the soule: the body can as well live without food, as the soule can without pleasure:
for pleasure is the food of the soul: the body can as well live without food, as the soul can without pleasure:
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when the soule hath tasted how transcendently sweet the wayes of God are; what sweet hopes; what blessed peace;
when the soul hath tasted how transcendently sweet the ways of God Are; what sweet hope's; what blessed peace;
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what joy unspeakable and glorious the word and wayes of God doe breed in the soule:
what joy unspeakable and glorious the word and ways of God do breed in the soul:
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it pitches it's tent, sets up it's rest, there it will dwell, and with them it will remove.
it pitches it's tent, sets up it's rest, there it will dwell, and with them it will remove.
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The Godlesse Courtiers and Flatterers without all question, thought Daniell to be a foole; That he would hazard all his Court-preferment, and his life too:
The Godless Courtiers and Flatterers without all question, Thought Daniell to be a fool; That he would hazard all his Court-preferment, and his life too:
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but he would be praying, and he must have his window opened too.
but he would be praying, and he must have his window opened too.
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So many thinke those to be farre from wisedome, that doe too farre ingage themselves in the cause of God:
So many think those to be Far from Wisdom, that do too Far engage themselves in the cause of God:
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if you doe not heare so, I am sure they doe in the Country: for of late we have heard them thus say:
if you do not hear so, I am sure they do in the Country: for of late we have herd them thus say:
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what, you must bee running to Sermons, though the Court catch you: and you will not bow downe to the name of Jesus, though you be undone.
what, you must be running to Sermons, though the Court catch you: and you will not bow down to the name of jesus, though you be undone.
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But wee may give you that Answere, that was given for the Martyrs in the Primitive Church: Videtis punctiones, sed non unctiones:
But we may give you that Answer, that was given for the Martyrs in the Primitive Church: Videtis punctiones, sed non unctiones:
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they then, and so you now can see their smart and sufferings, but not their refreshings:
they then, and so you now can see their smart and sufferings, but not their refreshings:
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the peace, love, and joy, unspeakable comfort which the Saints of God then, and now have met withall in these wayes of God.
the peace, love, and joy, unspeakable Comfort which the Saints of God then, and now have met withal in these ways of God.
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You which powre out your selves in Hawkes and Houndes, and other pastimes:
You which pour out your selves in Hawks and Hounds, and other pastimes:
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and thinke that the Saints of God doe live a mopish life, and their soules dwell in too narrow a lane:
and think that the Saints of God do live a mopish life, and their Souls dwell in too narrow a lane:
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yet could you but meet with those heates of heart, and hints of love and mercy, that they meet withall from their God;
yet could you but meet with those heats of heart, and hints of love and mercy, that they meet withal from their God;
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you would be ready, not onely to doe, but to suffer with them. Hee that hath once tasted of the savour of Christs oyntments will never leave him.
you would be ready, not only to do, but to suffer with them. He that hath once tasted of the savour of Christ ointments will never leave him.
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We might give you more of these Reasons, but these may suffice.
We might give you more of these Reasons, but these may suffice.
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The first Use might bee, a booke of Lamentation for the want of this Christian valour and resolution.
The First Use might be, a book of Lamentation for the want of this Christian valour and resolution.
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May not we well complaine, as Jer. 9.3. They are not valiant for the truth upon Earth.
May not we well complain, as Jer. 9.3. They Are not valiant for the truth upon Earth.
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How many amongst us are Laodiceans, luke-warme:
How many among us Are Laodiceans, lukewarm:
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neither through Protestants, nor ranke Papists? Eliah never lived in a more halting age than we doe:
neither through Protestants, nor rank Papists? Elijah never lived in a more halting age than we do:
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men stand watching which side will prevayle; and doe determine to close and comply with that:
men stand watching which side will prevail; and do determine to close and comply with that:
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they will bee wiser then to suffer for Christ; bee sure to save one stake, and to sleep in a whole skin:
they will be Wiser then to suffer for christ; be sure to save one stake, and to sleep in a Whole skin:
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they were for the old Elsabeth wayes;
they were for the old Elizabeth ways;
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and when the Popish language of Priests and Altars, and the superstitious bowings and gestures vvere brought in under a pretence of Authority;
and when the Popish language of Priests and Altars, and the superstitious bowings and gestures were brought in under a pretence of authority;
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they could then tune their tongues, and soon learne their postures: and now Authority discountenances them, they can forbeare:
they could then tune their tongues, and soon Learn their postures: and now authority discountenances them, they can forbear:
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and if times should turne head againe, they would doe as they did.
and if times should turn head again, they would do as they did.
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So that we may complayne of this time, as they did of Neroes: that the World had lost his Conscience, it was growne so highly wicked.
So that we may complain of this time, as they did of Neros: that the World had lost his Conscience, it was grown so highly wicked.
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Men make now no conscience of things in Religion: their feare towards God is taught them by the precepts of men:
Men make now no conscience of things in Religion: their Fear towards God is taught them by the Precepts of men:
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they willingly follow the Commandement, whether it be for or against God. Inconstancy in any thing is naught, but worst of all in Religion. Of Exhortation:
they willingly follow the Commandment, whither it be for or against God. Inconstancy in any thing is nought, but worst of all in Religion. Of Exhortation:
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that you would get, keep, and increase this frame of Spirit in you:
that you would get, keep, and increase this frame of Spirit in you:
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that you would be resolute and couragious, and undaunted for your God, and for your Religion:
that you would be resolute and courageous, and undaunted for your God, and for your Religion:
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looke through, and over all dangers, in nothing terrified by your adversaties: thinke not death too great a danger to cope withall for God and his Truth.
look through, and over all dangers, in nothing terrified by your adversities: think not death too great a danger to cope withal for God and his Truth.
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How many, and how weighty are the Motives I might use to perswade you to this:
How many, and how weighty Are the Motives I might use to persuade you to this:
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I know that many of you have stronger in your owne bosomes, and breasts: yet the Ordinance of God being powerfull, give mee leave to use these:
I know that many of you have Stronger in your own bosoms, and breasts: yet the Ordinance of God being powerful, give me leave to use these:
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First, Consider, that your God, and your Religion are the best things you have; things of the highest nature, of the greatest consequence, of the neerest concernment:
First, Consider, that your God, and your Religion Are the best things you have; things of the highest nature, of the greatest consequence, of the nearest concernment:
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things above us, and not under us: things that must dispose of us, and we must not dispose of them:
things above us, and not under us: things that must dispose of us, and we must not dispose of them:
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wee had better lose all, then lose our God, and his Truth. If we lose Father, Mother, House, Land, Life, and all for God and his Gospell: Wee shall soone finde better:
we had better loose all, then loose our God, and his Truth. If we loose Father, Mother, House, Land, Life, and all for God and his Gospel: we shall soon find better:
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yee know who hath promised it, if you beleeve not him, you will not mee: we cannot bee losers but by flying:
ye know who hath promised it, if you believe not him, you will not me: we cannot be losers but by flying:
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Religion is worthy of all a mans courage:
Religion is worthy of all a men courage:
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where can we lay it out better? nay, so well? It is the errand that you are met about at this time:
where can we lay it out better? nay, so well? It is the errand that you Are met about At this time:
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and therefore I praylook to it.
and Therefore I praylook to it.
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Nay, it is the errand that you are come for into the World, to finde out the true God and the true Religion, Jer. 6.16.
Nay, it is the errand that you Are come for into the World, to find out the true God and the true Religion, Jer. 6.16.
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Thus saith the Lord stand yee in the wayes, and see, and aske for the old path, where is the good way,
Thus Says the Lord stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old path, where is the good Way,
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and walke therein, and you shall finde rest to your soules.
and walk therein, and you shall find rest to your Souls.
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It is the businesse of a mans life, to find out the true God, and the true Religion. Nay, this is your wisedome:
It is the business of a men life, to find out the true God, and the true Religion. Nay, this is your Wisdom:
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wisedome consists in finding out truths: and the greatest wisedome in finding out the most rare, pleasant, and profitable truths. Now Religion is a mystery:
Wisdom consists in finding out truths: and the greatest Wisdom in finding out the most rare, pleasant, and profitable truths. Now Religion is a mystery:
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all her wayes are pleasantnesse, and all her paths are peace.
all her ways Are pleasantness, and all her paths Are peace.
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And what would it profit a man to winne the whole world, and loose his owne soule:
And what would it profit a man to win the Whole world, and lose his own soul:
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a man is sure to loose it in a false Religion, and save it in a true.
a man is sure to lose it in a false Religion, and save it in a true.
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Nay, this is your blessednes, Matth. 13.16. Blessed are your eyes, for they see; and your eares for they heare:
Nay, this is your blessedness, Matthew 13.16. Blessed Are your eyes, for they see; and your ears for they hear:
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what was it that made them thus blessed, but seeing Christ in the flesh, and hearing the Gospell? Religion is an eternall good,
what was it that made them thus blessed, but seeing christ in the Flesh, and hearing the Gospel? Religion is an Eternal good,
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and doth a man good for ever, when this life is ended. Nay, this is your Honour, and take it from mee:
and does a man good for ever, when this life is ended. Nay, this is your Honour, and take it from me:
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you shall not excell, except you be resolute for your God, and for your Religion. The Bereans were Noble in searching out the truth of Religion.
you shall not excel, except you be resolute for your God, and for your Religion. The Bereans were Noble in searching out the truth of Religion.
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And the Elders obtained a good report, Heb. 11.2. and honourable Name with God, and his Church, by standing for his truth unto the death.
And the Elders obtained a good report, Hebrew 11.2. and honourable Name with God, and his Church, by standing for his truth unto the death.
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And t'is the most dishonourable thing in the World for a man to forsake his God,
And It is the most dishonourable thing in the World for a man to forsake his God,
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and to flye from his Religion. It is a shame for a boy to runne from his Master:
and to fly from his Religion. It is a shame for a boy to run from his Master:
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worse for a wife to runne away from her Husband: but the greatest of all, for a man to runne away from his God.
Worse for a wife to run away from her Husband: but the greatest of all, for a man to run away from his God.
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Oh! quit your selves like men: contend earnestly for the faith, let not the ruine of Religion be in your hands:
Oh! quit your selves like men: contend earnestly for the faith, let not the ruin of Religion be in your hands:
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whatsoever we leave our Children, let us to the utmost indeavour to leave the true God, and the true Religion. 2. Consider this:
whatsoever we leave our Children, let us to the utmost endeavour to leave the true God, and the true Religion. 2. Consider this:
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That you have resolution and courage, and why may not God have it, and his Cause? God hath the most right to it,
That you have resolution and courage, and why may not God have it, and his Cause? God hath the most right to it,
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and to all that you can lose in this quarrell, as your valour and courage comes from God,
and to all that you can loose in this quarrel, as your valour and courage comes from God,
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so, why may it not be for God? All waters fall into the Sea from whence they come,
so, why may it not be for God? All waters fallen into the Sea from whence they come,
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why not this? Can you be stiffe and resolute for the world, and worldly things;
why not this? Can you be stiff and resolute for the world, and worldly things;
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not lose a foot of Land, nor a Priviledge, nor custome:
not loose a foot of Land, nor a Privilege, nor custom:
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and have you no spirit for God? shall men stand upon their punctilioes, and shew their mettle for every toy:
and have you no Spirit for God? shall men stand upon their Punctilioes, and show their mettle for every toy:
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draw their Swords for the Wall when 'tis none of theirs? And shall wee like tame fools, suffer every one to wipe our noses of our God,
draw their Swords for the Wall when it's none of theirs? And shall we like tame Fools, suffer every one to wipe our noses of our God,
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and of our Religion? Wee shall find some of the Saints of God in the Scripture, that were of meek and of calme spirits,
and of our Religion? we shall find Some of the Saints of God in the Scripture, that were of meek and of Cam spirits,
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but onely in the Cause of their God:
but only in the Cause of their God:
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As Moses the meekest man upon the earth, but when hee saw the golden Calfe, hee breaks the Tables, which were the workmanship and the writings of God.
As Moses the Meekest man upon the earth, but when he saw the golden Calf, he breaks the Tables, which were the workmanship and the writings of God.
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And see what he does more, in the 32. Exod. 27. Put every man his sword by his side,
And see what he does more, in the 32. Exod 27. Put every man his sword by his side,
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and goe in and out from Gate to Gate throughout the Campe, and slay every man his Brother,
and go in and out from Gate to Gate throughout the Camp, and slay every man his Brother,
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and every man his Companion, and every man his Neighbour. and every man his Companion, and every man his Neighbour.
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Is this your meek man? that fights even up to the eares in blood? but this was the Cause of God.
Is this your meek man? that fights even up to the ears in blood? but this was the Cause of God.
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And so the three Children, all the courage and resolution wee read of them, was for their God:
And so the three Children, all the courage and resolution we read of them, was for their God:
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Let not a contrary spirit bee found in us: resolute, stiffe and peremptory for every thing;
Let not a contrary Spirit be found in us: resolute, stiff and peremptory for every thing;
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but for God and his Cause. 3. Consider, That all men are resolute for their God, and for their Religion:
but for God and his Cause. 3. Consider, That all men Are resolute for their God, and for their Religion:
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for all Nations will walke every one in the name of his God. It's naturall for men.
for all nations will walk every one in the name of his God. It's natural for men.
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How resolute are Papists and Mahumetans for their Gods, though of dirt, deafe and blind,
How resolute Are Papists and Mahumetans for their God's, though of dirt, deaf and blind,
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neither able to heare, nor to helpe them in their distresses, and shall we be cold,
neither able to hear, nor to help them in their Distresses, and shall we be cold,
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and carelesse for our living God? Ier. 2.10.
and careless for our living God? Jeremiah 2.10.
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Pass over the Isles of Chittim, and send, and see, and send unto Kedar, and consider diligently,
Pass over the Isles of Chittim, and send, and see, and send unto Kedar, and Consider diligently,
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and see if there be such a thing, why, what's this? Hath a Nation changed their Gods, which are yet no Gods? Look about where you please, search the world and see if you can see such inconstancy and impiety:
and see if there be such a thing, why, what's this? Hath a nation changed their God's, which Are yet no God's? Look about where you please, search the world and see if you can see such inconstancy and impiety:
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is there any Nation that hath changed their God they have taken up, although they be no Gods at all? Be astonished, O Heavens!
is there any nation that hath changed their God they have taken up, although they be no God's At all? Be astonished, Oh Heavens!
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heres a wonder to make the Sunne to blush: My people have done this;
heres a wonder to make the Sun to blush: My people have done this;
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well, what followes? vers. 14. Is Israel a Servant? Is hee a home borne slave? What's become of Israels spirit? Is he borne to vassallage,
well, what follows? vers. 14. Is Israel a Servant? Is he a home born slave? What's become of Israel's Spirit? Is he born to vassalage,
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and destined to slavery? If he had any courage in him, he would show it for his God.
and destined to slavery? If he had any courage in him, he would show it for his God.
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Oh! let the resolutenesse of those that worship stocks and stones, shame us that wee have so little spirit for the living God.
Oh! let the resoluteness of those that worship stocks and stones, shame us that we have so little Spirit for the living God.
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4. God is and hath been resolute for you, and for all his Elect, his good will was set for you in the beginning, hee then determined your good, and nothing could change him:
4. God is and hath been resolute for you, and for all his Elect, his good will was Set for you in the beginning, he then determined your good, and nothing could change him:
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He determines Salvation for his Elect, but they sinne and make themselves uncapable of it: but God will have them to it, and will break through all difficulties and dangers.
He determines Salvation for his Elect, but they sin and make themselves uncapable of it: but God will have them to it, and will break through all difficulties and dangers.
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Jesus Christ breaks through Death and Hell, and meets the wrath of God in the open field to redeeme his people Esai. 9.7. The zeale of the Lord of Hosts shall doe this:
jesus christ breaks through Death and Hell, and meets the wrath of God in the open field to Redeem his people Isaiah. 9.7. The zeal of the Lord of Hosts shall do this:
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God is set upon it, and he will fetch them out of the hands of all their adversaries.
God is Set upon it, and he will fetch them out of the hands of all their Adversaries.
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Zeale is the height of Resolution, and is one of the pieces of Gods Armour, with which he cloathes himselfe,
Zeal is the height of Resolution, and is one of the Pieces of God's Armour, with which he clothes himself,
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when hee fights for his Church, Esai. 59.17.
when he fights for his Church, Isaiah. 59.17.
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And hee put on righteousnesse as a breast-plate, and an helmet of Salvation upon his head,
And he put on righteousness as a breastplate, and an helmet of Salvation upon his head,
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and put on the Garment of vengeance for cloathing, and was clad with zeale as with a Cloak.
and put on the Garment of vengeance for clothing, and was clad with zeal as with a Cloak.
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With what stedfastnes and immovable resolution did our Saviour Christ goe through the worke of our Redemption:
With what steadfastness and immovable resolution did our Saviour christ go through the work of our Redemption:
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when Peter would have called him off; he calls him Devill for his paines:
when Peter would have called him off; he calls him devil for his pains:
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And when set about bringing of his people out of Egypt, hee tramples all difficulties under his feet, He drove as under the Nations:
And when Set about bringing of his people out of Egypt, he tramples all difficulties under his feet, He drove as under the nations:
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the everlasting Mountaines were scattered, and the perpetuall hills did bow, Hab. 3.6. Hee hath a will for his people:
the everlasting Mountains were scattered, and the perpetual hills did bow, Hab. 3.6. He hath a will for his people:
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it is very fit then, that they should have a will for him, Psal. 68.22. I will bring again from Bashan. I will bring my people againe from the depths of the Sea. Be you resolute for God for he is for you.
it is very fit then, that they should have a will for him, Psalm 68.22. I will bring again from Bashan. I will bring my people again from the depths of the Sea. Be you resolute for God for he is for you.
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5 The Lord is able, and will either deliver you from, or carry you through the danger.
5 The Lord is able, and will either deliver you from, or carry you through the danger.
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That made the three Children so resolute for God: our God is able, and he will.
That made the three Children so resolute for God: our God is able, and he will.
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If we served a God of dirt, that could neither heare us, see our misery, nor help us, we might forsake him, and his Cause.
If we served a God of dirt, that could neither hear us, see our misery, nor help us, we might forsake him, and his Cause.
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But when he is omniscient, omnipotent, & omni-provident: One, who as he is good, so he doth good:
But when he is omniscient, omnipotent, & omni-provident: One, who as he is good, so he does good:
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as he is powerfull, so he gives power and strength to the weak, why should we then forsake him? It is our own fault,
as he is powerful, so he gives power and strength to the weak, why should we then forsake him? It is our own fault,
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if we have not power either to scape the danger, or be carried through it.
if we have not power either to escape the danger, or be carried through it.
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There is power in Heaven, and we may have it for asking, Esai. 58.8, 9. The glory of the Lord shall be thy rereward, then shalt thou call,
There is power in Heaven, and we may have it for asking, Isaiah. 58.8, 9. The glory of the Lord shall be thy rearward, then shalt thou call,
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& the Lord shall answer, thou shalt cry, & he shall say here I am. What is it that is not in the power of God to give?
& the Lord shall answer, thou shalt cry, & he shall say Here I am. What is it that is not in the power of God to give?
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I'le shut up all, desiring you but to consider that place in the 6. Ioh. Our Saviour in the beginning of the Chapter, preach't a Doctrine about eating of his flesh,
I'll shut up all, desiring you but to Consider that place in the 6. John Our Saviour in the beginning of the Chapter, preached a Doctrine about eating of his Flesh,
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and drinking of his bloud, which carnall hearts could not conceive of, nor digest:
and drinking of his blood, which carnal hearts could not conceive of, nor digest:
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Whereupon many of his Disciples, (as you have it, v. 66.) went back and walked no more with him.
Whereupon many of his Disciples, (as you have it, v. 66.) went back and walked no more with him.
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So in these daies there are many truths a foot, which will not down with men of carnall and corrupt mindes:
So in these days there Are many truths a foot, which will not down with men of carnal and corrupt minds:
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Therefore they have forsaken Christ & his Cause.
Therefore they have forsaken christ & his Cause.
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Our Saviour looking upon the twelve, said, v. 67. Will you also goe away? give me leave to aske the same Question of you:
Our Saviour looking upon the twelve, said, v. 67. Will you also go away? give me leave to ask the same Question of you:
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Will you also forsake Christ and his Cause, and seeke great things for your selves, with the ruine of the Gospell and Kingdome? Let your Answer be that which Peter in the name of all the rest, gave, v. 68, 69. Lord, to whom shall we goe? Thou hast the words of eternall life:Will you also forsake christ and his Cause, and seek great things for your selves, with the ruin of the Gospel and Kingdom? Let your Answer be that which Peter in the name of all the rest, gave, v. 68, 69. Lord, to whom shall we go? Thou hast the words of Eternal life:
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and we believe and are sure, that thou art the Christ, the Sonne of the living God.
and we believe and Are sure, that thou art the christ, the Son of the living God.
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I am perswaded that many of you do believe, and are sure that these are the true and righteous waies of God, and do lead to eternall life, resolve therefore to live with them,
I am persuaded that many of you do believe, and Are sure that these Are the true and righteous ways of God, and do led to Eternal life, resolve Therefore to live with them,
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and in them, and to dye for them. FINIS.
and in them, and to die for them. FINIS.
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