The fountain of life, or life in its derivation from Christ. In a sermon preached at the funeral of that honoured lady, the Lady Jane Reade, the relict of Sir John Reade, (sometimes whil'st he lived) of Sorangle in Lincolnshire, knight. By Edmund Pinchbeck, B.D.
So she preferres the knowledge of him (that excellent knowledge as the Apostle cals it, Phil. 3.8.) above all the knowledge in the world, she counts that knowledge not only her deepest learning,
So she prefers the knowledge of him (that excellent knowledge as the Apostle calls it, Philip 3.8.) above all the knowledge in the world, she counts that knowledge not only her Deepest learning,
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and sciences, and were such good proficients in the same, that Tully calls Corinth Lumeu totius Graeciae, the eye and light of all Greece: But what was all this Corinthian learning, (the Apostle being Judge) to the glad tidings of salvation? what was all their Ethicks, Politicks, their Philosophical depths, Rhetorical straines, Poetical devices, to that great mystery of godlinesse, God manifest in the flesh? the Apostle sees such an emptinesse in mans wisdome (precisely considered in it selfe) that he will not own it,
and sciences, and were such good proficients in the same, that Tully calls Corinth Lumeu totius Graeciae, the eye and Light of all Greece: But what was all this Corinthian learning, (the Apostle being Judge) to the glad tidings of salvation? what was all their Ethics, Politics, their Philosophical depths, Rhetorical strains, Poetical devices, to that great mystery of godliness, God manifest in the Flesh? the Apostle sees such an emptiness in men Wisdom (precisely considered in it self) that he will not own it,
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As St. Austin professes of himselfe that it abated the heat of his love to Tullies Hortensius, a book whereof he was formerly much enamoured, only upon this ground (as himselfe makes the relation) because in that book the name of Christ was not to be found.
As Saint Austin Professes of himself that it abated the heat of his love to Yields Hortensius, a book whereof he was formerly much enamoured, only upon this ground (as himself makes the Relation) Because in that book the name of christ was not to be found.
and honey-comb of Evangelical sweetnesse, can never terminate his desires, never rest fully satisfied in any contentment (how pleasing to flesh and blood,
and honeycomb of Evangelical sweetness, can never terminate his Desires, never rest Fully satisfied in any contentment (how pleasing to Flesh and blood,
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or glorious soever it be in the eye of the world) that relates not to Christ, is not perfumed with the odours of his merits, is not inscribed with that holy and reverend name Jesus.
or glorious soever it be in the eye of the world) that relates not to christ, is not perfumed with the odours of his merits, is not inscribed with that holy and reverend name jesus.
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But as for the Doctrine of the Gospel, (that divine light made known to the world by those great Luminaries, those bright shining starres, in the right hand of Christ, the twelve Apostles) that she prizes as a crowne of glory, that she highly exalts,
But as for the Doctrine of the Gospel, (that divine Light made known to the world by those great Luminaries, those bright shining Stars, in the right hand of christ, the twelve Apostles) that she prizes as a crown of glory, that she highly exalts,
But why is it so desirable? what do the people of God discerne in it, to be so inamoured on it? In a word, it only availes to make wise unto salvation, 2. Tim. 3.15.
But why is it so desirable? what do the people of God discern in it, to be so enamoured on it? In a word, it only avails to make wise unto salvation, 2. Tim. 3.15.
It was paradventure a rash censure which was put upon Aristotle, that great Master and Prince of Philosophers, Vae tibi Aristoteles, laudaris ubi non es, damnaris ubi es, Wo to thee Aristotle, that art admired where thou art not, but damn'd where thou art.
It was paradventure a rash censure which was put upon Aristotle, that great Master and Prince of Philosophers, Vae tibi Aristoteles, laudaris ubi non es, damnaris ubi es, Woe to thee Aristotle, that art admired where thou art not, but damned where thou art.
for his own particular, Indocti rapiunt coelum, &c. The unlearned take heaven by violence; whilest we with all our learning, (such learning,) are tumbling down to hell.
for his own particular, Indocti rapiunt coelum, etc. The unlearned take heaven by violence; whilst we with all our learning, (such learning,) Are tumbling down to hell.
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suppose there were a man (as was spoken by one Berengarius ) that did know all knowables, were wiser then he that was wiser then all the children of the East, 1. King. 4. were able to fathom the depths of all secrets, comprehend the mysterie of all arts and sciences;
suppose there were a man (as was spoken by one Berengarius) that did know all knowables, were Wiser then he that was Wiser then all the children of the East, 1. King. 4. were able to fathom the depths of all secrets, comprehend the mystery of all arts and sciences;
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as the Apostle calls them, Eph. 3.8. did he not know him the knowledge of whom is our Justification, Isaiah. 35.11.) he would still for all this be found to abide in darknesse, still to remaine a poore miserable forlorn man.
as the Apostle calls them, Ephesians 3.8. did he not know him the knowledge of whom is our Justification, Isaiah. 35.11.) he would still for all this be found to abide in darkness, still to remain a poor miserable forlorn man.
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for what is the substance, and burthen of it, but Christ? Christ in his relation to the Church, Christ as the aime and scope of our endeavours, Christ as the fountaine of life, the Author of our happinesse.
for what is the substance, and burden of it, but christ? christ in his Relation to the Church, christ as the aim and scope of our endeavours, christ as the fountain of life, the Author of our happiness.
Now (as the starre did the wise men of old) if it bring us into the sight and vision of our blessed Saviour, deserves it not to be heeded and observed accordingly? Oh that it had some Apollos, some golden-mouthed Chrysostome, whose tongue might be as the pen of a ready writer, every way furnisht to a full discovery of the same;
Now (as the star did the wise men of old) if it bring us into the sighed and vision of our blessed Saviour, deserves it not to be heeded and observed accordingly? O that it had Some Apollos, Some Golden-mouthed Chrysostom, whose tongue might be as the pen of a ready writer, every Way furnished to a full discovery of the same;
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then (like Peter at the transfiguration of Christ upon the mount) you would think it good to be here, good through my text (like that grate or lattice the spouse speaks of, Cant. 2.9.) to behold him that is so faire, and ruddy, Cant. 5.10. fairer then then sonnes of men, Psal. 45.2. even the expresse image and brightnesse of his Fathers glory, Heb. 1.3.
then (like Peter At the transfiguration of christ upon the mount) you would think it good to be Here, good through my text (like that grate or lattice the spouse speaks of, Cant 2.9.) to behold him that is so fair, and ruddy, Cant 5.10. Fairer then then Sons of men, Psalm 45.2. even the express image and brightness of his Father's glory, Hebrew 1.3.
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In times of heavinesse, and dejection, when the heart is perplexed, and troubled, when the sould, (to speake in Jeremies phrase) is fill'd with bitternesse,
In times of heaviness, and dejection, when the heart is perplexed, and troubled, when the should, (to speak in Jeremies phrase) is filled with bitterness,
and made drunk with worme-wood, what more seasonable then words of comfort and consolation? according to that of Solomon, Heavinesse in the heart of man maketh it stoop,
and made drunk with wormwood, what more seasonable then words of Comfort and consolation? according to that of Solomon, Heaviness in the heart of man makes it stoop,
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Now for funeral heavinesse, when the mourners go abroad in the streets, for such sorrows as these that so deeply afflict us for the present, what words more comfortable, more cordial,
Now for funeral heaviness, when the mourners go abroad in the streets, for such sorrows as these that so deeply afflict us for the present, what words more comfortable, more cordial,
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as can expostulate with death, in the words of the Apostle, O death, where is thy sting? O hell, where is thy victory? such a life there is to be had in Christ,
as can expostulate with death, in the words of the Apostle, Oh death, where is thy sting? O hell, where is thy victory? such a life there is to be had in christ,
that which brings an happy and blessed life, the life of grace here, and the life of glory hereafter, such a life as my text speaks of, deserves by all meanes possible with all intention,
that which brings an happy and blessed life, the life of grace Here, and the life of glory hereafter, such a life as my text speaks of, deserves by all means possible with all intention,
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Lastly, the party interessed in the same, and that is set down indefinitely, and without limitation, who ] That is any one, of what estate and condition soeve he be. For the first,
Lastly, the party interested in the same, and that is Set down indefinitely, and without limitation, who ] That is any one, of what estate and condition soeve he be. For the First,
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as first by his name, and title, and that is wisdome: the Hebrew word, in Prov. 1.20. and Prov. 9.1. and so in some other places of this book, is found in the plural number, to note that this wisdome is the perfection of wisdome;
as First by his name, and title, and that is Wisdom: the Hebrew word, in Curae 1.20. and Curae 9.1. and so in Some other places of this book, is found in the plural number, to note that this Wisdom is the perfection of Wisdom;
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and calls, and cryes, and puts forth her voice, (there's her importunity) by the wayes, places of the paths, tops of the high places, the gates, entry into the city, the coming in of the doores (there's her vigilancy, circumspection, laying hold of opportunities) and why doth wisdome take all this paines? the end she aimeth at is, to make us spiritually wise,
and calls, and cries, and puts forth her voice, (there's her importunity) by the ways, places of the paths, tops of the high places, the gates, entry into the City, the coming in of the doors (there's her vigilancy, circumspection, laying hold of opportunities) and why does Wisdom take all this pains? the end she aimeth At is, to make us spiritually wise,
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because we are simple and foolish she would have us to understand wisdome, and be of an understanding heart, vers. 1.2, 3, 4, 5. Thirdly from the excellency of her doctrine, Give eare and I will speak ▪ &c. verse 6. There may be frowardnesse, perversenesse, wickednesse in the doctrine of men,
Because we Are simple and foolish she would have us to understand Wisdom, and be of an understanding heart, vers. 1.2, 3, 4, 5. Thirdly from the excellency of her Doctrine, Give ear and I will speak ▪ etc. verse 6. There may be frowardness, perverseness, wickedness in the Doctrine of men,
but there's nothing but verity, truth, sincerity, righteousnesse in the doctrine of Christ; the doctrines of men may be vaine, fruitlesse, but this is of highest concernment;
but there's nothing but verity, truth, sincerity, righteousness in the Doctrine of christ; the doctrines of men may be vain, fruitless, but this is of highest concernment;
from the 6 verse to the 12. Fourthly, from her effects, and consequents, where wisdome is, there is prudence, counsel, strength, exaltation, preferment, support of thrones, decrees of justice, righteousnesse, holinesse, riches, durable riches, honour;
from the 6 verse to the 12. Fourthly, from her effects, and consequents, where Wisdom is, there is prudence, counsel, strength, exaltation, preferment, support of thrones, decrees of Justice, righteousness, holiness, riches, durable riches, honour;
from the 12. verse to the 22. Fifthly, from he eternity, before his works of old, depths, fountaines, hills, mountaines, heavens, clouds, &c. from verse 22. to the 30. Sixtly, from Gods delight and complacency in her, I was brought up with him, &c. verse 30. Lastly, from the delight this wisdome takes amongst the sonnes of men, verse 31. From all which in the union of them, you may gather what Majesty, resides in the words of my text, here's no lesse then perfection it selfe, the uncreated wisdome of God, the Lord Jesus Christ.
from the 12. verse to the 22. Fifthly, from he eternity, before his works of old, depths, fountains, hills, Mountains, heavens, Clouds, etc. from verse 22. to the 30. Sixty, from God's delight and complacency in her, I was brought up with him, etc. verse 30. Lastly, from the delight this Wisdom Takes among the Sons of men, verse 31. From all which in the Union of them, you may gather what Majesty, resides in the words of my text, here's no less then perfection it self, the uncreated Wisdom of God, the Lord jesus christ.
¶ How the Lord Jesus, the Lord of life, whom we professe, upon whom we depend for salvation, is a Saviour every way furnisht for the accomplishment of our happinesse.
¶ How the Lord jesus, the Lord of life, whom we profess, upon whom we depend for salvation, is a Saviour every Way furnished for the accomplishment of our happiness.
He that hath such wisdome, zeal, doctrine, endowments, eternity, acceptance with God, love to the sonnes of men, must needs prevaile in what he undertakes.
He that hath such Wisdom, zeal, Doctrine, endowments, eternity, acceptance with God, love to the Sons of men, must needs prevail in what he undertakes.
How Christ is qualified for the salvation of his people, you may gather by that in Col. 1.19. It pleased the Father that in him should all fulnesse dwell;
How christ is qualified for the salvation of his people, you may gather by that in Col. 1.19. It pleased the Father that in him should all fullness dwell;
justifie sinners, conferre everlasting happinesse, are high works, the least of them argues of stock of infinite mercy, infinite grace, infinite holinesse, infinite righteousnesse:
justify Sinners, confer everlasting happiness, Are high works, the least of them argues of stock of infinite mercy, infinite grace, infinite holiness, infinite righteousness:
no, here was the fulnesse of the Godhead bodily, Col. 2.9. yea what Christ was you see by the stile, and titles the Prophet Isaiah gives, Isaiah 9.6. wonderful counsellour, mighty God, everlasting Father, &c. are we lost in Adam, he's wonderful to restore us, wonderful that is supra humanum captum, above mans thought or apprehension of his power;
no, Here was the fullness of the Godhead bodily, Col. 2.9. yea what christ was you see by the style, and titles the Prophet Isaiah gives, Isaiah 9.6. wondered counselor, mighty God, everlasting Father, etc. Are we lost in Adam, he's wondered to restore us, wondered that is supra humanum captum, above men Thought or apprehension of his power;
are we destitute of heavenly wisdome? have we not the knowledge of holy things? he's the counsellour to advise are, we infirme and weak, to withstand the spiritual enemies of our soules? he is the mighty God, to save us;
Are we destitute of heavenly Wisdom? have we not the knowledge of holy things? he's the counselor to Advice Are, we infirm and weak, to withstand the spiritual enemies of our Souls? he is the mighty God, to save us;
Bebold, I lay in Sion for a foundation, a stone, a tryed stone, a precious corner-stone, a sure foundation, &c. As for the meaning of the words, in general, the Prophet intimates,
Behold, I lay in Sion for a Foundation, a stone, a tried stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure Foundation, etc. As for the meaning of the words, in general, the Prophet intimates,
so the Apostles render it, He shall not be ashamed saith St. Paul, Rom. 9. ult. He shall not be confounded saith St. Peter, 1 Pet. 2.6 And what a benefit this is, the Prophet shews by the note of attention he sets upon it, Behold, I lay; as if he should say, This is no ordinary common worke,
so the Apostles render it, He shall not be ashamed Says Saint Paul, Rom. 9. ult. He shall not be confounded Says Saint Peter, 1 Pet. 2.6 And what a benefit this is, the Prophet shows by the note of attention he sets upon it, Behold, I lay; as if he should say, This is no ordinary Common work,
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Now for the explication, and better expression of this resemblance, the Prophet delivers himselfe with variety of choice words, adding one metaphorical terme to another,
Now for the explication, and better expression of this resemblance, the Prophet delivers himself with variety of choice words, adding one metaphorical term to Another,
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for the deeper impression whereof it will not be lost labour (I suppose) especially considering they all tend to the point in hand, to examine each particular by it self;
for the Deeper impression whereof it will not be lost labour (I suppose) especially considering they all tend to the point in hand, to examine each particular by it self;
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Daniel calls him, a stone cut out of the mountaines, without hands, Dan. 2.45. there's his divine nature, together with his ordination, and mission from God.
daniel calls him, a stone Cut out of the Mountains, without hands, Dan. 2.45. there's his divine nature, together with his ordination, and mission from God.
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Zachary, a carved stone, therein you may read his sufferings. The Prophet Isaiah, a stumbling stone, and a rock of offence, Isaiah 8.14. There you have his judgements upon the wicked.
Zachary, a carved stone, therein you may read his sufferings. The Prophet Isaiah, a stumbling stone, and a rock of offence, Isaiah 8.14. There you have his Judgments upon the wicked.
how rich these spiritual blessings make us, you may gather by that high commendation, that Solomon sets upon wisdome, Prov. 3.14, 15. Her merchandize is better then silver,
how rich these spiritual blessings make us, you may gather by that high commendation, that Solomon sets upon Wisdom, Curae 3.14, 15. Her merchandise is better then silver,
and her gain better then gold, &c. As for silver and gold, they have that credit in the world, finde that general acceptance, that I deeme it superfluous; (every one being so well conceited of them) to speak a word in their behalfe;
and her gain better then gold, etc. As for silver and gold, they have that credit in the world, find that general acceptance, that I deem it superfluous; (every one being so well conceited of them) to speak a word in their behalf;
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those lumpish Idols before the strong God of their salvation? for the gaining of these how desparately do they hazard the losing of their dearest soules? the dammage whereof the whole world cannot recompence, Mark 8.35. In a word, therefore (neither to abase them, nor ra•e them after the overweening imagination of the world) they are in themselves the good blessings of God upon us;
those lumpish Idols before the strong God of their salvation? for the gaining of these how desperately do they hazard the losing of their dearest Souls? the damage whereof the Whole world cannot recompense, Mark 8.35. In a word, Therefore (neither to abase them, nor ra•e them After the overweening imagination of the world) they Are in themselves the good blessings of God upon us;
God seeth them requisite for us, and therefore doth promise the possession of them to his dearest servants. Job 22. 2•. Thou shalt lay up gold as dust, &c. But now this wisdome, this holy and spiritual wisdome, whose birth and pedegree is from above, Job. 32.8. whose demeanour, and carriage in the world is pure, peaceable, gentle, &c. James 2.17. whose imployment is to fear God, and keep his commandements, Job 28.28. whose recompence to her entertainers is life, and peace, Rom. 8.6. she doth not only transcend the worth of gold, and silver, but all things else however valued;
God sees them requisite for us, and Therefore does promise the possession of them to his dearest Servants. Job 22. 2•. Thou shalt lay up gold as dust, etc. But now this Wisdom, this holy and spiritual Wisdom, whose birth and pedigree is from above, Job. 32.8. whose demeanour, and carriage in the world is pure, peaceable, gentle, etc. James 2.17. whose employment is to Fear God, and keep his Commandments, Job 28.28. whose recompense to her entertainers is life, and peace, Rom. 8.6. she does not only transcend the worth of gold, and silver, but all things Else however valued;
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I need not instance in the great price of Cleopatrae's pearle, she dissolved and drunk in an health to Mark Athony, or others according to the relation of history, the testimony of Pliny may save that labour, Culmen principiúmque omnium rerum pretii margaritae tenent, of all precious things in the world, Margarites are in highest estimate and account;
I need not instance in the great price of Cleopatrae's pearl, she dissolved and drunk in an health to Mark Athony, or Others according to the Relation of history, the testimony of pliny may save that labour, Culmen principiúmque omnium rerum pretii Margaritae tenent, of all precious things in the world, Margarites Are in highest estimate and account;
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not much inferiour to which (as of all others most lightsome, and glorious,) is the Rubie (or Carbuncle as Junius, Tremelius, Buxtorphius and others read it;) yet all these precious things must submit and stoop to this wisdome;
not much inferior to which (as of all Others most lightsome, and glorious,) is the Ruby (or Carbuncle as Junius, Tremelius, Buxtorf and Others read it;) yet all these precious things must submit and stoop to this Wisdom;
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yet omnes volunt ates tuae according to the Hebrew these very volitions, and wishes of thy soul (in all those glorious objects, they aime at) fall beneath the height of this wisdome,
yet omnes volunt ates tuae according to the Hebrew these very volitions, and wishes of thy soul (in all those glorious objects, they aim At) fallen beneath the height of this Wisdom,
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Kings and Princes are foundations, so the Psalmist stiles them, All the foundations of the earth are out of course, Psal. 82.5. so the doctrine of the Apostles, Ephesi. 2.20. the abridgement of the doctrine of faith, Heb. 6.1.
Kings and Princes Are foundations, so the Psalmist stile them, All the foundations of the earth Are out of course, Psalm 82.5. so the Doctrine of the Apostles, Ephesus. 2.20. the abridgement of the Doctrine of faith, Hebrew 6.1.
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and for his stability and surenesse, he is Alpha and Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and end, one that never alters, never changes, yesterday and to day, and the same for ever.
and for his stability and sureness, he is Alpha and Omega, the First and the last, the beginning and end, one that never alters, never changes, yesterday and to day, and the same for ever.
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and the like places, can be no lesse then this, that Christ is NONLATINALPHABET, as Zachary in his hymne stiles him, the horn and strength of salvation, a mighty powerful salvation for us.
and the like places, can be no less then this, that christ is, as Zachary in his hymn stile him, the horn and strength of salvation, a mighty powerful salvation for us.
From whence in the first place, you may stand and wonder at the stupendious folly of the sonnes of men, that refuse (like obstinate Jerusalem, Matth 23.37.) to be gathered under the all-fostring wings of his especial goodnesse and grace, that (notwithstanding all his paines about them, all his gracious treaties with them,
From whence in the First place, you may stand and wonder At the stupendious folly of the Sons of men, that refuse (like obstinate Jerusalem, Matthew 23.37.) to be gathered under the all-fostring wings of his especial Goodness and grace, that (notwithstanding all his pains about them, all his gracious treaties with them,
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and what better acceptance doth he finde amongst us Christians for the present? we have had a day, a faire & outstretched day of grace, wherein the Lord Jesus for a long time together hath stood knocking at the doores of our hearts;
and what better acceptance does he find among us Christians for the present? we have had a day, a fair & outstretched day of grace, wherein the Lord jesus for a long time together hath stood knocking At the doors of our hearts;
proffering himselfe with all importunity, but who hath opened to his entertainment? no, have not we opposed his government by the rebellion of our lusts? his truth by the blindnesse of our errours? his unity by the faction of our schismes? his worship by the atheistical profanenesse of our indevotion? his holinesse by the impurity of our lives,
proffering himself with all importunity, but who hath opened to his entertainment? no, have not we opposed his government by the rebellion of our Lustiest? his truth by the blindness of our errors? his unity by the faction of our schisms? his worship by the atheistical profaneness of our indevotion? his holiness by the impurity of our lives,
and conversations? yea, may not God as justly complaine against us, (especially considering what clearer light, what more effectuall meanes of grace we have enjoyed,) as ever against Israel of old,
and conversations? yea, may not God as justly complain against us, (especially considering what clearer Light, what more effectual means of grace we have enjoyed,) as ever against Israel of old,
But now consider here for thine own particular, in this thine aversenesse from him, what a traitor art thou to thine own soul? say, art thou athirst? he is an everflowing fountaine:
But now Consider Here for thine own particular, in this thine averseness from him, what a traitor art thou to thine own soul? say, art thou athirst? he is an Everflowing fountain:
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in a word he is unto us all, and in all, Col 3.11. Oh therefore, why art thou so cruel to thy self as to neglect so great salvation? what is a broken cisterne to a fountain of living water? the hungry prodigall desired huskes, to the liberal plenty of his fathers house:
in a word he is unto us all, and in all, Col 3.11. O Therefore, why art thou so cruel to thy self as to neglect so great salvation? what is a broken cistern to a fountain of living water? the hungry prodigal desired husks, to the liberal plenty of his Father's house:
so what are weak, empty, fading creature-comforts, to the full, permanent, soule-reviving refreshments of thy Saviour? We count it weaknesse and folly in the poore Indians that they sell their gold, pearle, richest comodities,
so what Are weak, empty, fading Creature comforts, to the full, permanent, Soul reviving refreshments of thy Saviour? We count it weakness and folly in the poor Indians that they fell their gold, pearl, Richest commodities,
what feares? what doubts? what perplexities can now possesse thy soul? or rather what boldnesse and confidence towards God canst thou want? if Christ be so accomplisht for thine happinesse;
what fears? what doubts? what perplexities can now possess thy soul? or rather what boldness and confidence towards God Canst thou want? if christ be so accomplished for thine happiness;
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who then (according to the triumphant challenge of the Apostle in Rom. 8.) can be against us? can condemn us? can lay any thing to the charge of Gods elect? can separate from his love? To instance in particular, what is that that doth perplex and trouble thee? hast thou forgotten thy Creator in the dayes of thy youth? and doth thine offended conscience now condemning, write bitter things against thee? why in the blood of Christ, here's a fountaine opened for sin, and foruncleannesse, Zach. 13.1.
who then (according to the triumphant challenge of the Apostle in Rom. 8.) can be against us? can condemn us? can lay any thing to the charge of God's elect? can separate from his love? To instance in particular, what is that that does perplex and trouble thee? hast thou forgotten thy Creator in the days of thy youth? and does thine offended conscience now condemning, write bitter things against thee? why in the blood of christ, here's a fountain opened for since, and foruncleannesse, Zach 13.1.
and done away, or in the second place, art thou dismayed in thy thoughts, and apprehensions at the rigour of Gods justice? doth thy flesh (like Davids ) tremble because of him,
and done away, or in the second place, art thou dismayed in thy thoughts, and apprehensions At the rigour of God's Justice? does thy Flesh (like Davids) tremble Because of him,
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and art thou a fraid of his judgements? Behold, there is a reconciliation made in the blood of the Crosse such a reconciliation as shall make thee holy,
and art thou a fraid of his Judgments? Behold, there is a reconciliation made in the blood of the Cross such a reconciliation as shall make thee holy,
nor her husband, because he had received an offering from them, Judg. 13.23. why God hath not only received an offering from thee, a sacrifice of a sweet smelling savour to God, Ephes. 5.2.
nor her husband, Because he had received an offering from them, Judges 13.23. why God hath not only received an offering from thee, a sacrifice of a sweet smelling savour to God, Ephesians 5.2.
why if he have given thee Christ, (as the Apostle argues, a majori ad minus, Rom 8.32.) what will he withhold from thee? will he not with him give us all things also? Or 4ly, art thou afraid of alteration,
why if he have given thee christ, (as the Apostle argues, a majori ad minus, Rom 8.32.) what will he withhold from thee? will he not with him give us all things also? Or 4ly, art thou afraid of alteration,
so that neither windes nor raine, nor floods, no disturbing oppositions how malignant soever, shall ever supplant thee, overturn thee from thy station.
so that neither winds nor rain, nor floods, no disturbing oppositions how malignant soever, shall ever supplant thee, overturn thee from thy station.
Are we his vineyard? he will fence us about with the hedge and wall of his providence, ordering us with all requisite husbandry for fertility and fruitfulnesse, Esaiah 5.2.
are we his vineyard? he will fence us about with the hedge and wall of his providence, ordering us with all requisite Husbandry for fertility and fruitfulness, Isaiah 5.2.
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Are we his sheep? he will be our shepherd to feed us, and fold us in a good pasture upon the high mountaines of Israel by the rivers, Ezeck. 34.13, 14. Are we his temple? he will be graciously present with us,
are we his sheep? he will be our shepherd to feed us, and fold us in a good pasture upon the high Mountains of Israel by the Rivers, Ezekiel. 34.13, 14. are we his temple? he will be graciously present with us,
even dwelling amongst us, 2. Cor. 6.16. Are we his spouse? he will take pleasure in our beauty, Psal. 45.11. Are we his body? (in an holy union with us, to direct and guide us in our wayes, to order our affaires for us, to supply us, with the influence of his spirit) he is our head, Col. 1.18.
even Dwelling among us, 2. Cor. 6.16. are we his spouse? he will take pleasure in our beauty, Psalm 45.11. are we his body? (in an holy Union with us, to Direct and guide us in our ways, to order our affairs for us, to supply us, with the influence of his Spirit) he is our head, Col. 1.18.
In his strength he will subdue our iniquities (Micha. 7.19.) In his patience he will spare us as a man spareth his own sonne, that serveth him, Malach. 3.17. In his mercy and wisdome he will correct us in measure, and not leave us altogether unpunished, Jer. 30.11. In his pitty and compassion he will preach glad tidings to the poore, binde up the broken-hearted. Isaiah 61.1. Lastly, in his free and deserved goodnesse, his rich grace, as the Apostle calls it, Eph. 1.7. (because this world is a Baca, a valley of tears, a sea of glasse mingled with fire) he is gone to prepare a place for us, John 14.2. even those eternal mansions in heaven.
In his strength he will subdue our iniquities (Micah. 7.19.) In his patience he will spare us as a man spares his own son, that serves him, Malachi 3.17. In his mercy and Wisdom he will correct us in measure, and not leave us altogether unpunished, Jer. 30.11. In his pity and compassion he will preach glad tidings to the poor, bind up the brokenhearted. Isaiah 61.1. Lastly, in his free and deserved Goodness, his rich grace, as the Apostle calls it, Ephesians 1.7. (Because this world is a Baca, a valley of tears, a sea of glass mingled with fire) he is gone to prepare a place for us, John 14.2. even those Eternal mansions in heaven.
because that all that time they were without Christ. Christus est omnium promissionum fundamentum, & spei (says Calvin upon the place.) All the promises,
Because that all that time they were without christ. Christus est omnium promissionum fundamentum, & Spei (Says calvin upon the place.) All the promises,
When the Emperour Nicephorus Phocas for his security had built a mighty wall about his palace, it's related how he heard in the night, a •voice saying, O King,
When the Emperor Nicephorus Phocas for his security had built a mighty wall about his palace, it's related how he herd in the night, a •voice saying, Oh King,
tell me, what forts, what castles, what strong holds dost thou erect and build unto thy selfe? As Pharaoh had his chariots, Asa his Physicians, Jonah his ship for Tarshish, Senacherib his army, Israel his rest and dependance upon Egypt: so every natural heart, hath something either in her selfe;
tell me, what forts, what Castles, what strong holds dost thou erect and built unto thy self? As Pharaoh had his chariots, Asa his Physicians, Jonah his ship for Tarshish, Sennacherib his army, Israel his rest and dependence upon Egypt: so every natural heart, hath something either in her self;
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or the creature, to betake her selfe unto, but how faire and promising those objects of our hopes be, it matters not, they (as the Lord speakes, by the strength of Pharaoh and shadow of Egypt, Isaiah 30.3.) shall be your shame and your confusion;
or the creature, to betake her self unto, but how fair and promising those objects of our hope's be, it matters not, they (as the Lord speaks, by the strength of Pharaoh and shadow of Egypt, Isaiah 30.3.) shall be your shame and your confusion;
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yea, whilest iniquity takes up her habitation in thine heart, thou shalt not prosper. As Solomon speakes by riches, that they avail not in the day of wrath:
yea, whilst iniquity Takes up her habitation in thine heart, thou shalt not prosper. As Solomon speaks by riches, that they avail not in the day of wrath:
so you may say of all those glorious idols of the sonnes of men, they are all as Pharaohs chariot-wheeles, that fell off when he had the most service for them,
so you may say of all those glorious Idols of the Sons of men, they Are all as Pharaohs Chariot wheels, that fell off when he had the most service for them,
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how glorious in the eyes of the world, nor what his hope were, how presumptuous) all then fades and failes, bequeathing the miserable soul to utter and endlesse desperation, Prov. 11.7.
how glorious in the eyes of the world, nor what his hope were, how presumptuous) all then fades and fails, bequeathing the miserable soul to utter and endless desperation, Curae 11.7.
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And therefore disclaiming all other dependancies, let us betake our selves to him that is the hope of our glory, Col. 1.27. this hope will never make thee ashamed, Rom. 5.5. no, this hope will abide with thee in the evil day, will call unto thee in the time of affliction (like the angel to Hagar in the wildernesse) and say, Fear not.
And Therefore disclaiming all other dependencies, let us betake our selves to him that is the hope of our glory, Col. 1.27. this hope will never make thee ashamed, Rom. 5.5. no, this hope will abide with thee in the evil day, will call unto thee in the time of affliction (like the angel to Hagar in the Wilderness) and say, fear not.
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and respects is derived from him, and depends upon him; as he is the original of life, giving life to the world, John 6.33. so he is the supporter of it too, it is he that upholds all things by the word of his power, Heb. 1.3. All things were created for him, and by him, so in him all things consist, Col. 1.17.
and respects is derived from him, and depends upon him; as he is the original of life, giving life to the world, John 6.33. so he is the supporter of it too, it is he that upholds all things by the word of his power, Hebrew 1.3. All things were created for him, and by him, so in him all things consist, Col. 1.17.
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and hence it is, that in the 30. verse of this chapter he is called NONLATINALPHABET nutritius, nourisher, a foster-father, one that carefully and faithfully looks to the creature, to preserve and maintain them in their being,
and hence it is, that in the 30. verse of this chapter he is called Nutritius, nourisher, a foster-father, one that carefully and faithfully looks to the creature, to preserve and maintain them in their being,
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and therefore, if we discern any excellency in life, apprehend any comfort, take any content in it, let it (with all thankfulnesse) be ascribed to his praise,
and Therefore, if we discern any excellency in life, apprehend any Comfort, take any content in it, let it (with all thankfulness) be ascribed to his praise,
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Now if every sin be an opposition of Gods will, a violation of Gods law, a dishonour to his name, a scandal to his saints, the hazard of our soules, what comfort, what content can we expect from such a stained, polluted life? Fourthly, from the miseries of it, Man that is born of a woman, &c. Job. 14.1. Brevity of dayes, and plenitude of misery go together, and therefore let us not terminate our desires in such a life as this, that consists only in the conjunction of soul and body;
Now if every since be an opposition of God's will, a violation of God's law, a dishonour to his name, a scandal to his Saints, the hazard of our Souls, what Comfort, what content can we expect from such a stained, polluted life? Fourthly, from the misery's of it, Man that is born of a woman, etc. Job. 14.1. Brevity of days, and plenitude of misery go together, and Therefore let us not terminate our Desires in such a life as this, that consists only in the conjunction of soul and body;
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and howsoever it mee s with much opposition, many temptations in this world, yet in conclusion it leades to an happy end, according to that of the Psalmist, Mark the upright man, and behold the just &c. for the discovery of this life, let us observe it first in the several degrees and heights of it,
and howsoever it me s with much opposition, many temptations in this world, yet in conclusion it leads to an happy end, according to that of the Psalmist, Mark the upright man, and behold the just etc. for the discovery of this life, let us observe it First in the several Degrees and heights of it,
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But what are we when we have put on Christ? the Apostle tells us in 2 Cor. 5. ult. He that knew no sinne, was made sinne for us, &c. the righteousnesse of God, &c. not righteous in the concrete, but righteousnesse in the abstract;
But what Are we when we have put on christ? the Apostle tells us in 2 Cor. 5. ult. He that knew no sin, was made sin for us, etc. the righteousness of God, etc. not righteous in the concrete, but righteousness in the abstract;
the receipt of this righteousnesse from Christ, all believers are bound to acknowledge, Jer 23.6 This is the name whereby he shall be called, The Lord our righteousnesse. This is the righteousnesse in which the saints so triumph, I will greatly rejoyce, &c. Isaiah 61.10.
the receipt of this righteousness from christ, all believers Are bound to acknowledge, Jer 23.6 This is the name whereby he shall be called, The Lord our righteousness. This is the righteousness in which the Saints so triumph, I will greatly rejoice, etc. Isaiah 61.10.
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The second is the life of holinesse, he is not only wisdome, righteousnesse, redemption, but sanctification too, 1 Cor. 1.30. Christ doth not only cast our sins into the bottome of the sea, passe an act of oblivion upon them; but subdue them, Micha. 7.19. not only pardon sinne, but heale infirmities, Psal. 103.3.
The second is the life of holiness, he is not only Wisdom, righteousness, redemption, but sanctification too, 1 Cor. 1.30. christ does not only cast our Sins into the bottom of the sea, pass an act of oblivion upon them; but subdue them, Micah. 7.19. not only pardon sin, but heal infirmities, Psalm 103.3.
not only free us from the power of sinne, and of death, but enable us to walk in the Spirit, furnish us with all requisite graces, put his Spirit in us,
not only free us from the power of sin, and of death, but enable us to walk in the Spirit, furnish us with all requisite graces, put his Spirit in us,
and cause us to keep his commandements, Ezek. 36.27. yea, he that walks not with God in the way of holinesse, knowes not Christ, John 14.15. Thirdly, of comfort and consolation;
and cause us to keep his Commandments, Ezekiel 36.27. yea, he that walks not with God in the Way of holiness, knows not christ, John 14.15. Thirdly, of Comfort and consolation;
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Behold, I bring you tidings of great joy, &c. where is joy great, universal, & c? why, Christ is the ground of it, This day there is a Saviour born, &c. yea,
Behold, I bring you tidings of great joy, etc. where is joy great, universal, & c? why, christ is the ground of it, This day there is a Saviour born, etc. yea,
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as in the instance of the virgin Mary, My soul doth magnifie the Lord, and my spirit hath, &c. yea hence is such a joy the stranger meddles not with, a joy unspeakable and glorious, 1 Pet. 1.8. such a joy as the saints cannot conteine within themselves, They shall sing for joy of heart, Isaiah 65.14.
as in the instance of the Virgae Marry, My soul does magnify the Lord, and my Spirit hath, etc. yea hence is such a joy the stranger meddles not with, a joy unspeakable and glorious, 1 Pet. 1.8. such a joy as the Saints cannot contain within themselves, They shall sing for joy of heart, Isaiah 65.14.
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First, the outward Ministery of the word, and then the inward operation of his Spirit. For the first, consider that in John 5.25. The dead shall hear the voice of the Sonne of God, and they that hear it shall live.
First, the outward Ministry of the word, and then the inward operation of his Spirit. For the First, Consider that in John 5.25. The dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God, and they that hear it shall live.
As for the second, the Spirit quickens the immortal seed of the word, unites unto Christ, efformes to the image of God in holinesse, replenishes the heart with good motions,
As for the second, the Spirit quickens the immortal seed of the word, unites unto christ, efformes to the image of God in holiness, replenishes the heart with good motions,
and therefore called a quickening Spirit, John 6.63. the Spirit of life, Rom. 8.2. and therefore as thou tenderest life, take heed how thou quenchest, grievest, resistest the same,
and Therefore called a quickening Spirit, John 6.63. the Spirit of life, Rom. 8.2. and Therefore as thou Tenderest life, take heed how thou quenchest, grievest, resistest the same,
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how both these conjoyne and work together to the production of this spiritual life, we may illustrate from the parable of the drie bones, Ezek. 37. The parable (properly,
how both these conjoin and work together to the production of this spiritual life, we may illustrate from the parable of the dry bones, Ezekiel 37. The parable (properly,
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in his prophecying upon these drie bones the dispensation of the Gospel, when those Embassadours of Christ go abroad in the world, they know not whether such and such enormous sinners may live:
in his prophesying upon these dry bones the Dispensation of the Gospel, when those ambassadors of christ go abroad in the world, they know not whither such and such enormous Sinners may live:
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if any ask the question, they would with Ezekiel referre it to God, Lord, thou knowest, yet because God sends them, they go and prophesie accordingly, O ye drie bones heare the word of the Lord:
if any ask the question, they would with Ezekielem refer it to God, Lord, thou Knowest, yet Because God sends them, they go and prophesy accordingly, Oh you dry bones hear the word of the Lord:
Then in the second place, you have a meeting of bones, bone unto his bone, the understanding, will, memory, affections, &c. that were formerly scattered,
Then in the second place, you have a meeting of bones, bone unto his bone, the understanding, will, memory, affections, etc. that were formerly scattered,
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In the third place, flesh and sinews grow upon them, and the skin covers them; flesh, that may stand for softnesse of heart, and tendernesse of conscience; sinews, for strength of resolution;
In the third place, Flesh and sinews grow upon them, and the skin covers them; Flesh, that may stand for softness of heart, and tenderness of conscience; sinews, for strength of resolution;
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And then for the perfection, and consummation of the new creature, the winde breaths upon it, that is, the holy Spirit, (that winde that blows where it listeth) furnishes the same with saving gifts and graces,
And then for the perfection, and consummation of the new creature, the wind breathes upon it, that is, the holy Spirit, (that wind that blows where it lists) furnishes the same with Saving Gifts and graces,
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and then it lives (a spiritual life,) stands up upon his feet (to runne the wayes of Gods commandements) and becomes a very great army (prepared and ready,
and then it lives (a spiritual life,) Stands up upon his feet (to run the ways of God's Commandments) and becomes a very great army (prepared and ready,
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and enabled to fight the Lords battels) from all which together ye may note in the first place, that it is not impossible for the worst of sinners to be converted, dry bones may live.
and enabled to fight the lords battles) from all which together you may note in the First place, that it is not impossible for the worst of Sinners to be converted, dry bones may live.
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Lastly, what an alteration & change Christianity, and Religion makes, where it is embraced, it turns a valley of dry bones into an army of spiritual souldiers, fighting under the banner of Christ the Captain of their salvation.
Lastly, what an alteration & change Christianity, and Religion makes, where it is embraced, it turns a valley of dry bones into an army of spiritual Soldiers, fighting under the banner of christ the Captain of their salvation.
He that heareth my words, and beleeveth in him that sent me, hath everlasting life, Iohn 5.24. The glory of this life transcends all humane apprehension:
He that hears my words, and Believeth in him that sent me, hath everlasting life, John 5.24. The glory of this life transcends all humane apprehension:
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as first from the place where this life is led, and that's the Kingdome of God, the paradise of God, the house of God, the Heaven of Heavens, the city of the living God.
as First from the place where this life is led, and that's the Kingdom of God, the paradise of God, the house of God, the Heaven of Heavens, the City of the living God.
why then, that which he hath formed for himselfe, for his own proper residence, and mansion, that must needs be compleated with surpassing glory indeed.
why then, that which he hath formed for himself, for his own proper residence, and mansion, that must needs be completed with surpassing glory indeed.
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Secondly, from the glory of the inhabitants in whose communion we enjoy the same. Now who these are the Apostle tells in Heb. 12.22. You are come to mount Sion, &c. there's the place, the resident Inhabitants follow, the company of innumerable Angels, the congregation of the first-born, &c. It's related of Cato an old grave Roman, that he advised in the purchase of a farme or the like inheritance, that a man should consider of the vicinity or neighbour-hood there, Ne malum vicinum haberet, and to that purpose they relate the proclamation of Themistocles a famous Athenian captaine in the saile of his lands, that if any man would deal with him, he should be sure of a good neighbour.
Secondly, from the glory of the inhabitants in whose communion we enjoy the same. Now who these Are the Apostle tells in Hebrew 12.22. You Are come to mount Sion, etc. there's the place, the resident Inhabitants follow, the company of innumerable Angels, the congregation of the firstborn, etc. It's related of Cato an old grave Roman, that he advised in the purchase of a farm or the like inheritance, that a man should Consider of the vicinity or neighbourhood there, Ne malum vicinum haberet, and to that purpose they relate the proclamation of Themistocles a famous Athenian captain in the sail of his Lands, that if any man would deal with him, he should be sure of a good neighbour.
for in this communion of God, what can we want? why, God shall be all and all unto us, he shall be beauty for the eye, musick for the eare, honey for the taste, the full content and satisfaction of our desires, and that immediately from himselfe.
for in this communion of God, what can we want? why, God shall be all and all unto us, he shall be beauty for the eye, music for the ear, honey for the taste, the full content and satisfaction of our Desires, and that immediately from himself.
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Secondly, as we have communion with God, so with Jesus Christ the Mediator of the new Covenant, We shall see him as he is, 1 John 3. To see Christ in our natures, he that was so despised of men, a man of sorrowes, that laid down his life for us, whom we have served,
Secondly, as we have communion with God, so with jesus christ the Mediator of the new Covenant, We shall see him as he is, 1 John 3. To see christ in our nature's, he that was so despised of men, a man of sorrows, that laid down his life for us, whom we have served,
and profest against all the opposition of the world, to see him (I say) so advanced sitting at the right hand of God, farre above all principalities and powers, must needs be an happy vision indeed;
and professed against all the opposition of the world, to see him (I say) so advanced sitting At the right hand of God, Far above all principalities and Powers, must needs be an happy vision indeed;
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although he was then in a state of humiliation, in a stable amongst brute beasts, what joy will it be to his servants, whose soules are inamoured on him, to see him in the highest Heavens? In a word, not to instance in particulars, here's a blessed communion with all the blessed company of Heaven;
although he was then in a state of humiliation, in a stable among brutus beasts, what joy will it be to his Servants, whose Souls Are enamoured on him, to see him in the highest Heavens? In a word, not to instance in particulars, here's a blessed communion with all the blessed company of Heaven;
Without shall be dogs, and inchanters, &c. there is no bad company there to infect or infest, all such are turned down into the lake that burns with fire and brim-stone:
Without shall be Dogs, and enchanters, etc. there is no bad company there to infect or infest, all such Are turned down into the lake that burns with fire and brimstone:
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the first is NONLATINALPHABET, the absence of all evil, Blessed are they that die in the Lord, &c. As for deseases, aches, paines, the labours of this life, they have an eternal Sabbath, there's no teares.
the First is, the absence of all evil, Blessed Are they that die in the Lord, etc. As for diseases, aches, pains, the labours of this life, they have an Eternal Sabbath, there's no tears.
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Tell me, what would you have for the body, or the soul? would you have this mortal to put on immortality, this corruptible to put on incorruption, would you have this natural body to be spiritual? to be a glorious body? to shine as the Sunne, to be like the glorious body of Christ? or for the soul, what happinesse can you expect? whereas she is depraved with actuall and original sinne, would you have her pure,
Tell me, what would you have for the body, or the soul? would you have this Mortal to put on immortality, this corruptible to put on incorruption, would you have this natural body to be spiritual? to be a glorious body? to shine as the Sun, to be like the glorious body of christ? or for the soul, what happiness can you expect? whereas she is depraved with actual and original sin, would you have her pure,
and immaculate, whereas she's liable to infirmities, imperfections, & c? would you have her accomplisht with perfect righteousnesse, perfect knowledge perfect liberty, perfect charity? would you have her to know God,
and immaculate, whereas she's liable to infirmities, imperfections, & c? would you have her accomplished with perfect righteousness, perfect knowledge perfect liberty, perfect charity? would you have her to know God,
had you the baeuty of Absolom, the time will come when the painted dust of the complexion must be corrupted into the putrifactive dust of the grave but be interested in this happinesse,
had you the baeuty of Absalom, the time will come when the painted dust of the complexion must be corrupted into the putrifactive dust of the grave but be interested in this happiness,
And thus as Moses from the top of Nebo had some view of the temporal Canaan, so from these and the like meditations, you may apprehend some glimpse of this promised land, the filicity of the saints in the land of the living;
And thus as Moses from the top of Nebo had Some view of the temporal Canaan, so from these and the like meditations, you may apprehend Some glimpse of this promised land, the filicity of the Saints in the land of the living;
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But as Solomons Royalty and State was but, in part related to the Queen of Sheha, so the least punctillio of this glorious condition hath scarce been discovered.
But as Solomons Royalty and State was but, in part related to the Queen of Sheha, so the least punctilio of this glorious condition hath scarce been discovered.
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Now as all this relates to Christ as the meritorious cause of the same, we may hence learn with what love, what delight, what stirring affections we ought to devote our selves to the entertainment of our blessed Saviour.
Now as all this relates to christ as the meritorious cause of the same, we may hence Learn with what love, what delight, what stirring affections we ought to devote our selves to the entertainment of our blessed Saviour.
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what would he have given for a full and plenary delivery from that accursed place? had he apprehended any possibility (through the merits of him that hath the keyes of hell and of death in whom there is no condemnation) that he might have been translated from that miserable condition into a state of blisse, such a life as this, would he (think you) have slighted such a redeemer? or rather in full admiration of him, (having now by that fire and brimstone, those unspeakable torments experimentally learn'd the worth of salvation in the absence of it) would he not have endeavoured by all meanes possible to have gain'd some interest in him? But alas!
what would he have given for a full and plenary delivery from that accursed place? had he apprehended any possibility (through the merits of him that hath the keys of hell and of death in whom there is no condemnation) that he might have been translated from that miserable condition into a state of bliss, such a life as this, would he (think you) have slighted such a redeemer? or rather in full admiration of him, (having now by that fire and brimstone, those unspeakable torments experimentally learned the worth of salvation in the absence of it) would he not have endeavoured by all means possible to have gained Some Interest in him? But alas!
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he had an opportune fitting time allowed him, whil'st he was on earth, but now being in hell there is an invincible gulfe fixt between him and Heaven, such a separation as shall divide and keep him off from all happinesse,
he had an opportune fitting time allowed him, whilst he was on earth, but now being in hell there is an invincible gulf fixed between him and Heaven, such a separation as shall divide and keep him off from all happiness,
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Now if the grace of Christ be of that concernment (to the attainment wherof the time of this life is the sole and only allotted season) why then, consider and be wise for thy self,
Now if the grace of christ be of that concernment (to the attainment whereof the time of this life is the sole and only allotted season) why then, Consider and be wise for thy self,
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whilest thou hast existence and being in this land of the living, thine inhabitation in Sion; whilst wisdomes gates are set open to thee, her invitations so importunate with thee;
whilst thou hast existence and being in this land of the living, thine inhabitation in Sion; while wisdoms gates Are Set open to thee, her invitations so importunate with thee;
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otherwise it shall come to passe, that thou shalt lament over thy forlorne soule, as Christ did once over unhappy Jerusalem, O that thou hadst known the things that belong, unto thy peace, Luk. 19.42.
otherwise it shall come to pass, that thou shalt lament over thy forlorn soul, as christ did once over unhappy Jerusalem, Oh that thou Hadst known the things that belong, unto thy peace, Luk. 19.42.
death, Rom. 8.6.) may cast in thy way to impede and hinder thee in thy way and progresse to Christ, (say) wherein dost thou take, exception at the name and profession of Christ? Art thou not in the first place offended at the alteration,
death, Rom. 8.6.) may cast in thy Way to impede and hinder thee in thy Way and progress to christ, (say) wherein dost thou take, exception At the name and profession of christ? Art thou not in the First place offended At the alteration,
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And doth not this go hard with corrupt nature, that takes no content but in the pleasures of sinne? This it was that troubled St. Austin at the time of his conversion;
And does not this go hard with corrupt nature, that Takes no content but in the pleasures of sin? This it was that troubled Saint Austin At the time of his conversion;
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Dimittésne nos, & ab hoc momento non erimus tecum ultra in aeternum? what wilt thou (speaking under the name of his former sensual delights and pleasures) wilt thou cashiere and abandon us for ever? shall we even at this instant take our leaves of thee,
Dimittésne nos, & ab hoc momento non Erimus tecum ultra in aeternum? what wilt thou (speaking under the name of his former sensual delights and pleasures) wilt thou cashier and abandon us for ever? shall we even At this instant take our leaves of thee,
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so bewitched with the basenesse of sinne, which is nought but filthinesse? 2 Cor. 7.1. nought but abomination, Prov. 15.9. so filthy, so abominable, that it makes us a derision to our neighbours, Lam. 1.8. an abomination to the Saints, Prov. 29 ult. an abhorring to all flesh, Esa. 66.24. yea to God himselfe, Psal. 11.6. the locusts, Rev. 9.8.
so bewitched with the baseness of sin, which is nought but filthiness? 2 Cor. 7.1. nought but abomination, Curae 15.9. so filthy, so abominable, that it makes us a derision to our neighbours, Lam. 1.8. an abomination to the Saints, Curae 29 ult. an abhorring to all Flesh, Isaiah 66.24. yea to God himself, Psalm 11.6. the Locusts, Rev. 9.8.
herein see the picture and embleme of thy sinnes, (how lovely soever they seem in their appearance) thou shalt finde to thine intolerable anguish, they have lions teeth to torment thine offended, polluted conscience,
herein see the picture and emblem of thy Sins, (how lovely soever they seem in their appearance) thou shalt find to thine intolerable anguish, they have Lions teeth to torment thine offended, polluted conscience,
Had Amasa known that Joab had come to murther him, he would have kept a further distance from him notwithstanding all his faire salutes and fawning complements;
Had Amasa known that Joab had come to murder him, he would have kept a further distance from him notwithstanding all his fair salutes and fawning compliments;
and therefore instead of that fatall, unhappy way of sinne, learn to know the way of holinesse, where no lion nor ravenous beast shall be found, Isaiah 35.9.
and Therefore instead of that fatal, unhappy Way of sin, Learn to know the Way of holiness, where no Lion nor ravenous beast shall be found, Isaiah 35.9.
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Or in the second place, art thou troubled at the condition of his Kingdome, because it is not of this world? John 18.36. because the profession of his name exposes to every mans hatred, Matth. 10.22. because a godly life (such a life as he requires) is liable to persecution, 2 Tim. 3.12.
Or in the second place, art thou troubled At the condition of his Kingdom, Because it is not of this world? John 18.36. Because the profession of his name exposes to every men hatred, Matthew 10.22. Because a godly life (such a life as he requires) is liable to persecution, 2 Tim. 3.12.
and as for gold, he would poure it out by heapes, sans nombre. But now the invitation that Christ tenders to the world runner in a quite opposite straine;
and as for gold, he would pour it out by heaps, sans number. But now the invitation that christ tenders to the world runner in a quite opposite strain;
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and flying away like Eagles, as Solomon speaks of riches, Prov. 23.5. but likewise for their use and imployment how utterly unable they are to make thee an happy man.
and flying away like Eagles, as Solomon speaks of riches, Curae 23.5. but likewise for their use and employment how utterly unable they Are to make thee an happy man.
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Non domus aut sundus, &c. If neither house, nor land, nor heaps of gold, or silver (as the Poet observed) can cure the diseases of the body, what then can these things availe thee to the good of thy soul? had a man all the Kingdomes of the world,
Non domus Or sundus, etc. If neither house, nor land, nor heaps of gold, or silver (as the Poet observed) can cure the diseases of the body, what then can these things avail thee to the good of thy soul? had a man all the Kingdoms of the world,
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God hath not dealt co strictly with us, we may make bold with the earth, we may comfort our selves in the desirable things of the world, only out are must be this, that we sink not into the earth, that we ly not buried under it, that we lose not the Creator in the creature, our future happinesse in our present fruition:
God hath not dealt counterfeit strictly with us, we may make bold with the earth, we may Comfort our selves in the desirable things of the world, only out Are must be this, that we sink not into the earth, that we lie not buried under it, that we loose not the Creator in the creature, our future happiness in our present fruition:
hadst thou such an eye of faith as the Israelites had in Egypt, when through that house of bondage, that iron furnace, through the sea, the wildernesse, whole armies of the sonnes of Anak, they could see a land of promise;
Hadst thou such an eye of faith as the Israelites had in Egypt, when through that house of bondage, that iron furnace, through the sea, the Wilderness, Whole armies of the Sons of Anak, they could see a land of promise;
or as Job had, that could apprehend a Redeemer, a resurrection, a restitution through a dunghill, through the discomforts of his friends, the temptations of his wife, malice of Satan, changes and armies of sorrowes;
or as Job had, that could apprehend a Redeemer, a resurrection, a restitution through a dunghill, through the discomforts of his Friends, the temptations of his wife, malice of Satan, changes and armies of sorrows;
For affliction, here's glory, for light affliction, a weight of glory, for affliction which is but for a moment, a farre more exceeding and eternal weight of glory.
For affliction, here's glory, for Light affliction, a weight of glory, for affliction which is but for a moment, a Far more exceeding and Eternal weight of glory.
Or in the third place, doth not the example of the world pervert thee, and keep thee at a distance from him? is not the unbeliefe of Rulers and Pharisees a ground of their infidelity? Is not that opposition of Kings and Princes, heathen and people the Psalmist speaks of in the second Psalme,
Or in the third place, does not the Exampl of the world pervert thee, and keep thee At a distance from him? is not the unbelief of Rulers and Pharisees a ground of their infidelity? Is not that opposition of Kings and Princes, heathen and people the Psalmist speaks of in the second Psalm,
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an argument to confirm and strengthen thee in thine enmity against him? It was the saying of Hushai to Absolom, 2. Sam. 16.18. Whom this people and all the men of Israel chose, his will I be, and with him will I dwell.
an argument to confirm and strengthen thee in thine enmity against him? It was the saying of Hushai to Absalom, 2. Sam. 16.18. Whom this people and all the men of Israel chosen, his will I be, and with him will I dwell.
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that he was laborious amongst the Syracusians, but loosly carried amongst the more dissolute Athenians, grave and sober amongst the Lacedemonians, but intemperate amongst the Thracians, & effeminate amongst the Persians; so in reference to religion corrupt nature, that savours not the things of the Spirit, knowes (according to the same fashion) how to garbe and apply her selfe to all factions, all opinions, all formes, all times how opposite soever they be to the Scepter of Christ,
that he was laborious among the Syracusians, but loosely carried among the more dissolute Athenians, grave and Sobrium among the Lacedaemonians, but intemperate among the Thracians, & effeminate among the Persians; so in Referente to Religion corrupt nature, that savours not the things of the Spirit, knows (according to the same fashion) how to garb and apply her self to all factions, all opinions, all forms, all times how opposite soever they be to the Sceptre of christ,
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well, but what will this correspondency with the multitude availe thee, when God comes to visite thee for thy sinne? Though hand joyn in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished, Proverbs 11.21. and when the wicked shall be turned into hell, and all the people that forget God;
well, but what will this correspondency with the multitude avail thee, when God comes to visit thee for thy sin? Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished, Proverbs 11.21. and when the wicked shall be turned into hell, and all the people that forget God;
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Lastly, art thou not offended at the interest and propriety, he challenges in thee, as the sole and only Monarch over thee? because he requires all thine heart, all thy strength, all thy soul, admitting no consort, no corrival to share with thee in the same? It's said of the Ido atrous heathen that were placed in Samaria, that they feared the Lord, but served their own gods too, 2 Kings 17.33.
Lastly, art thou not offended At the Interest and propriety, he challenges in thee, as the sole and only Monarch over thee? Because he requires all thine heart, all thy strength, all thy soul, admitting no consort, no corrival to share with thee in the same? It's said of the Ido atrous heathen that were placed in Samaria, that they feared the Lord, but served their own God's too, 2 Kings 17.33.
upon the like tearmes if Christ (accepting some formality for himselfe) would dispense with the sonnes or men to live to their former lusts, to persist still in the service of sinne and Satan (their old masters under whose jurisdictions they have been born,
upon the like terms if christ (accepting Some formality for himself) would dispense with the Sons or men to live to their former Lustiest, to persist still in the service of sin and Satan (their old Masters under whose jurisdictions they have been born,
because he affoards no place for covetousnesse to reigne, drunkennesse to rage, oathes and blasphemies to domineere, the world cannot away with him, this amongst others was the reason,
Because he affords no place for covetousness to Reign, Drunkenness to rage, Oaths and Blasphemies to domineer, the world cannot away with him, this among Others was the reason,
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But O foolish people, and unwise, do you so requite the Lord? (as Moses expostulated with the ungrateful Israelites, Deut. 32.6.) Is not he thy Father that bought thee? hath not he made chee,
But Oh foolish people, and unwise, do you so requite the Lord? (as Moses expostulated with the ungrateful Israelites, Deuteronomy 32.6.) Is not he thy Father that bought thee? hath not he made chee,
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why shouldest thou not with an whole, unshared, incommunicable love devote thy selfe to him in the way of homage and subjection? In a word, whatsoever thy temptations, thy discouragements be, break thorow all difficulties, and then it shall come to passe that when the fearfull and unbelieving, &c shall have their part in the lake that burneth with fire and brimstone, thou shalt finde thy selfe in a state of happinesse,
why Shouldst thou not with an Whole, unshared, incommunicable love devote thy self to him in the Way of homage and subjection? In a word, whatsoever thy temptations, thy discouragements be, break thorough all difficulties, and then it shall come to pass that when the fearful and unbelieving, etc. shall have their part in the lake that burns with fire and brimstone, thou shalt find thy self in a state of happiness,
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He that by harkening to this wisdome, by hearing her instruction, by watching daily at her gates, by giving attendance at the posts of her doors, by keeping her wayes as the holy Spirit enjoynes in the precedent verses;
He that by Harkening to this Wisdom, by hearing her instruction, by watching daily At her gates, by giving attendance At the posts of her doors, by keeping her ways as the holy Spirit enjoins in the precedent Verses;
¶ That where there is a due and right seeking of the Lord Jesus Christ, together with all these inestimable blessings imported in him, there in due time shall be a comfortable and blessed finding of him.
¶ That where there is a due and right seeking of the Lord jesus christ, together with all these inestimable blessings imported in him, there in due time shall be a comfortable and blessed finding of him.
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and that with all diligence, as for things most precious, and then the issue and event follows, Then shalt thou finde, &c. So, Rom. 2.7. To them that by continuance in well-doing seek, &c. So, Lam. 3.25. The Lord is good to them that trust in him, and to the soul that seeketh him.
and that with all diligence, as for things most precious, and then the issue and event follows, Then shalt thou find, etc. So, Rom. 2.7. To them that by Continuance in welldoing seek, etc. So, Lam. 3.25. The Lord is good to them that trust in him, and to the soul that seeks him.
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And so it must needs be, faithful seeking, can never finde God defective in granting. First because he is a gracious God, and delights in the prosperity of his servants.
And so it must needs be, faithful seeking, can never find God defective in granting. First Because he is a gracious God, and delights in the Prosperity of his Servants.
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It's the argument of our blessed Saviour, If you that are evil can give good gifts, &c. Matth 7.11. evil in comparison of God, who is infinitely, and essentially good;
It's the argument of our blessed Saviour, If you that Are evil can give good Gifts, etc. Matthew 7.11. evil in comparison of God, who is infinitely, and essentially good;
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the meanes that God hath deputed must needs be effectual, but this is Gods way, Aske, and ye shall have, &c. It shewes in the first place the vanity and emptinesse of their hopes, that expect these inestimable treasures without any painestaking in the wayes of God;
the means that God hath deputed must needs be effectual, but this is God's Way, Ask, and you shall have, etc. It shows in the First place the vanity and emptiness of their hope's, that expect these inestimable treasures without any painestaking in the ways of God;
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although they restreine prayer from the Almighty, prophane the Sabbaths, habitually neglect all holy duties, yet they doubt not of Gods favour, question not their future happinesse and salvation.
although they restrain prayer from the Almighty, profane the Sabbaths, habitually neglect all holy duties, yet they doubt not of God's favour, question not their future happiness and salvation.
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But were not he strangely conceited that should expect victory, triumphs, spoiles, that was never in a•mes? the depths of knowledge, that never opened book? the return of a good voyage, that never put himselfe upon the adventure? a plentiful harvest, that affoarded no tillage to the soile? No, Dii laboribus omnia vendunt, was a proverb amongst the heathen;
But were not he strangely conceited that should expect victory, Triumphos, spoils, that was never in a•mes? the depths of knowledge, that never opened book? the return of a good voyage, that never put himself upon the adventure? a plentiful harvest, that afforded no tillage to the soil? No, Gods laboribus omnia vendunt, was a proverb among the heathen;
The sluggard (saies Solomon ) shall be clothed with rags. And he that will not worke must not eat, saies the Apostle, 2. Thes. 3.10. so for spiritual things, he that seekes not to God in the prescribed way of his worship, can expect nothing but the rags and famine of spiritual poverty to betide him.
The sluggard (Says Solomon) shall be clothed with rags. And he that will not work must not eat, Says the Apostle, 2. Thebes 3.10. so for spiritual things, he that seeks not to God in the prescribed Way of his worship, can expect nothing but the rags and famine of spiritual poverty to betide him.
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And therefore in the first place, let not great men pride themselves in the things of this life, these are but common blessings, argue only Gods general goodnesse, not his especial mercy;
And Therefore in the First place, let not great men pride themselves in the things of this life, these Are but Common blessings, argue only God's general Goodness, not his especial mercy;
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as well as the greatest Emperour, or Monarch in the world, yea, in seeking the Lord Jesus Christ, this uncreated wisdome of God, thou as well as any other mayest finde him,
as well as the greatest Emperor, or Monarch in the world, yea, in seeking the Lord jesus christ, this uncreated Wisdom of God, thou as well as any other Mayest find him,
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