HEBR. 6.18. That by two immutable things, in which it is impossible for God to lye we might haue strong consolation, who haue fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before his.
HEBREW. 6.18. That by two immutable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie we might have strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope Set before his.
The Angels of the Church, that is the ministers, must speak to them as the Angell did to Paul, Feare not for I am with thee, and we liue under such a Prince blessed be God for it, who is a harbourer of the people of God:
The Angels of the Church, that is the Ministers, must speak to them as the Angel did to Paul, fear not for I am with thee, and we live under such a Prince blessed be God for it, who is a harborer of the people of God:
now the Lord in this text hath shewed us, where we may be safe and secure, out of the reach of them all, Here in this Citty of Refuge, is a Harbour a Sanctuary,
now the Lord in this text hath showed us, where we may be safe and secure, out of the reach of them all, Here in this city of Refuge, is a Harbour a Sanctuary,
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as he did sometimes with the Israelites when they were in Egypt, and he was intended to destroy all the first borne of the Egiptians, he taught them how they should be secure, what they should do:
as he did sometime with the Israelites when they were in Egypt, and he was intended to destroy all the First born of the egyptians, he taught them how they should be secure, what they should do:
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The persons that shall enjoy this, and to whom this benefit is intended, and they are the heires of the promises, which are set out unto us two waies, whereby every one may know whether he be such an one as to whom these benefits doe belong.
The Persons that shall enjoy this, and to whom this benefit is intended, and they Are the Heirs of the promises, which Are Set out unto us two ways, whereby every one may know whither he be such an one as to whom these benefits do belong.
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but the apprehension of the thing maketh him seek after the attaining of it, now all this is spoken in the Allegory, The Lord alludeth to an appointment that he made to the Iewes, in the time of the old Law.
but the apprehension of the thing makes him seek After the attaining of it, now all this is spoken in the Allegory, The Lord alludeth to an appointment that he made to the Iewes, in the time of the old Law.
and lay hold upon the hornes of the Altar, and so they should be secure and safe from the avenger of bloud, in like manner it is with us, there is none of us but hath shed bloud every man in particular, none in any family,
and lay hold upon the horns of the Altar, and so they should be secure and safe from the avenger of blood, in like manner it is with us, there is none of us but hath shed blood every man in particular, none in any family,
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as the theeues laid hold on Christ to take him, the lifting up of the bread to thy mouth is like the souldiers lifting up Christ to the Crosse, the powring down of the wine, is like the souldiers shedding of bloud, by piercing of Christ, the flocking of unworthy receivers in the Church in the morning, is like the company that came to apprehend Christ, the singing of Psalmes, in time of Celebrating the Sacrament is like the mocking of Christ, the ministers that giue it in a carelesse manner do as Iudas did, betray Christ into the hands of sinners,
as the thieves laid hold on christ to take him, the lifting up of the bred to thy Mouth is like the Soldiers lifting up christ to the Cross, the Pouring down of the wine, is like the Soldiers shedding of blood, by piercing of christ, the flocking of unworthy Receivers in the Church in the morning, is like the company that Come to apprehend christ, the singing of Psalms, in time of Celebrating the Sacrament is like the mocking of christ, the Ministers that give it in a careless manner do as Iudas did, betray christ into the hands of Sinners,
as unto this Sanctuary, he fleeth as one that is pursued, to the free grace of God, there he makes his aboad, he is never satisfied, he is never quiet, till he come to this city of Refuge,
as unto this Sanctuary, he fleeth as one that is pursued, to the free grace of God, there he makes his abode, he is never satisfied, he is never quiet, till he come to this City of Refuge,
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and verse. 9. it is said he hath brought in a better Covenant, and presently after it is said, he hath brought in a better hope, such phrases wee haue many in Scripture, as Rom 5. It is said we haue entred into this grace wherin we stand, the doctrine is this.
and verse. 9. it is said he hath brought in a better Covenant, and presently After it is said, he hath brought in a better hope, such phrases we have many in Scripture, as Rom 5. It is said we have entered into this grace wherein we stand, the Doctrine is this.
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The free grace of God is like a city or altar, whereto every soule that flyeth and taketh hold, may liue as in a sāctuary & be secure & safe by the free grace of God, wher by he saveth some not looking to any thing that is in them,
The free grace of God is like a City or altar, whereto every soul that flies and Takes hold, may live as in a sanctuary & be secure & safe by the free grace of God, where by he Saveth Some not looking to any thing that is in them,
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Here is the carriage of the soule when hee maketh after Christ, he flyeth after him, as Jer. 3.20, In this act of flying that you may not be mistaken, consider these three things, 1. The soule apprehendeth it self pursued. 2. It dares not stay any where, in any other place. 3 Jt maketh hast to enter in First.
Here is the carriage of the soul when he makes After christ, he flies After him, as Jer. 3.20, In this act of flying that you may not be mistaken, Consider these three things, 1. The soul apprehendeth it self pursued. 2. It dares not stay any where, in any other place. 3 It makes haste to enter in First.
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It apprehends it self pursued the Lord bringeth the soule to an impossibillity of it self to be saved and therefore it makes hast to flie away, as Jsa. 13 14. The people God are compared to doues, that flee to the holes of the windowes, they flee as one that is pursued.
It apprehends it self pursued the Lord brings the soul to an impossibility of it self to be saved and Therefore it makes haste to fly away, as Isaiah. 13 14. The people God Are compared to Dove, that flee to the holes of the windows, they flee as one that is pursued.
Now in the spirituall sence, Gods people are troubled with self-shifting, and many times in this regard, they put of comfort,, they do as it were refuse the City of Refuge as David faith in the 142 Psalme All refuge faileth me, and as Paul sayeth in the Acts, All hope seemed to faile:
Now in the spiritual sense, God's people Are troubled with self-shifting, and many times in this regard, they put of Comfort,, they do as it were refuse the city of Refuge as David faith in the 142 Psalm All refuge Faileth me, and as Paul Saith in the Acts, All hope seemed to fail:
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and it is an admir able phrase like to that in the Hebrewes 12. Our Saviour Christ for the joy that was set before him, endured the Crosse despised the shame,
and it is an admir able phrase like to that in the Hebrews 12. Our Saviour christ for the joy that was Set before him, endured the Cross despised the shame,
so the city of refuge is set before a child of God, and for the Joy of it makes him venture all, the Lord in the olde law appointed it so, that the city of refuge should not be far of,
so the City of refuge is Set before a child of God, and for the Joy of it makes him venture all, the Lord in the old law appointed it so, that the City of refuge should not be Far of,
Jos. 20 The Lord commanded the Levits that they should open the gates of the City of Refuge to him that fled thither, now the ministers of God do as it were keep the keyes of the gate of this City of refuge, the Lord commanded them that they should set them open, that if any came they might let them in, Jt is true the Levits were first to examine those that came,
Jos. 20 The Lord commanded the Levits that they should open the gates of the city of Refuge to him that fled thither, now the Ministers of God do as it were keep the keys of the gate of this city of refuge, the Lord commanded them that they should Set them open, that if any Come they might let them in, It is true the Levits were First to examine those that Come,
Ministers must not onely invite them, but intreate them, and perswade them, for it is a great part of the work of the ministers, to bring them into the City of refuge. Thirdly.
Ministers must not only invite them, but entreat them, and persuade them, for it is a great part of the work of the Ministers, to bring them into the city of refuge. Thirdly.
if they refuse to come in, God is the builder of the City of refuge, he hath prepared it for them, he layed the foundation of it in the bloud of his Son,
if they refuse to come in, God is the builder of the city of refuge, he hath prepared it for them, he laid the Foundation of it in the blood of his Son,
and straitly charges, and without comming into this City, without hiding in this place, there is no comfort this the Lord hath made known to be the duty of his Ministers.
and straitly charges, and without coming into this city, without hiding in this place, there is no Comfort this the Lord hath made known to be the duty of his Ministers.
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The second part of the doctrine is, that the soule, after entering into the city, or taking hold on the hornes of the Alter, liueth as in a sanctuary. Isai. 25.3. Therefore shall the mighty people giue glory unto thee, The city of the strong nations shall feare thee.
The second part of the Doctrine is, that the soul, After entering into the City, or taking hold on the horns of the Altar, lives as in a sanctuary. Isaiah 25.3. Therefore shall the mighty people give glory unto thee, The City of the strong Nations shall Fear thee.
We haue three strong nations that are ioyned together, now if God be our city of refuge, wee shallbe too hard for all the world, what euer trouble come upon us,
We have three strong Nations that Are joined together, now if God be our City of refuge, we shall too hard for all the world, what ever trouble come upon us,
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the righteous nation that get to his city, shall be kept there in perfest peace, they that liue in this city shall liue in perfect peace, such a peace that the world hath no skill of, such a peace as passeth all understanding when they look upon trouble they are not afraid,
the righteous Nation that get to his City, shall be kept there in perfest peace, they that live in this City shall live in perfect peace, such a peace that the world hath no skill of, such a peace as passes all understanding when they look upon trouble they Are not afraid,
and giue God his promise againe, like a tenant, that giue his Land-lord in his lease againe, this is the onely way to liue safely, The Iust shall liue by his faith Hab 2. 4: Some shall liue by their shifts,
and give God his promise again, like a tenant, that give his Landlord in his lease again, this is the only Way to live safely, The Just shall live by his faith Hab 2. 4: some shall live by their shifts,
If any came to offer violence to any that were fled to the city of refuge, the priests and Inhabitants of the city were to repell them force by force, the people of God are counted a company of poore snakes,
If any Come to offer violence to any that were fled to the City of refuge, the Priests and Inhabitants of the City were to repel them force by force, the people of God Are counted a company of poor snakes,
and the wicked they persecute them, but this city of refuge is defensiue to them, they haue ordinances, will defend them from all, the promises of God are Artillery,
and the wicked they persecute them, but this City of refuge is defensive to them, they have ordinances, will defend them from all, the promises of God Are artillery,
Jehosaphat when a great company of Enemies came against him, hee pleaded promises, And when any bring the promises against the enemies of God they are like to the discharg & murdring of shot, there is never a servant of God that comes to God with a promise but hee makes the kingdome of darkenes shake.
Jehoshaphat when a great company of Enemies Come against him, he pleaded promises, And when any bring the promises against the enemies of God they Are like to the discharge & murdering of shot, there is never a servant of God that comes to God with a promise but he makes the Kingdom of darkness shake.
for what did he doe, he lived and discoursed with the Levits, and heard the sweet sermons he might not be prest into the Kings warres for a Souldier, nor arrested for any debt.
for what did he do, he lived and discoursed with the Levits, and herd the sweet Sermons he might not be pressed into the Kings wars for a Soldier, nor arrested for any debt.
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Thus it is with a Christian that gets into the City of refuge, he comes then to liue at his heartes ease, upon the free grace of God, not upon feeling, Heb 4.10.
Thus it is with a Christian that gets into the city of refuge, he comes then to live At his hearts ease, upon the free grace of God, not upon feeling, Hebrew 4.10.
as they haue afterward, when they come to liue upon the free grace of God, Saith Christ, All you that are wearie and heavie loaden, come unto me and J will ease you:
as they have afterwards, when they come to live upon the free grace of God, Says christ, All you that Are weary and heavy loaded, come unto me and J will ease you:
so it may be said in this case, J had been condemned, if J had not beene condemned, in mine owne apprehension May many a soule say, had it not been for such a preacher,
so it may be said in this case, J had been condemned, if J had not been condemned, in mine own apprehension May many a soul say, had it not been for such a preacher,
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and seene such a need of Christ, nay Christ himselfe hath taught us this he that repenteth & beleveth shall be saved, the Lord he offereth freely & take him if you can,
and seen such a need of christ, nay christ himself hath taught us this he that Repenteth & Believeth shall be saved, the Lord he Offereth freely & take him if you can,
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God never speaks so much of his loue to his Church in any place of the old Testament as in that, and yet saith the Lord ver. 13. Onely acknowledg thine iniquity that thou hast transgressed.
God never speaks so much of his love to his Church in any place of the old Testament as in that, and yet Says the Lord ver. 13. Only acknowledge thine iniquity that thou hast transgressed.
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even as they said of the box of ointment, to what purpose is this wast? so say they, what needs all this adoe? To whom J answer Aske the soule that flyeth, that thinketh long till he come to the city of Refuge,
even as they said of the box of ointment, to what purpose is this waste? so say they, what needs all this ado? To whom J answer Ask the soul that flies, that Thinketh long till he come to the City of Refuge,
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therfore try you self, Here be many that I haue seen your faces twenty yeares agon, I would know what you are, every one that came to the city of refuge was to passe under a double tryall.
Therefore try you self, Here be many that I have seen your faces twenty Years agon, I would know what you Are, every one that Come to the City of refuge was to pass under a double trial.
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Secondly hee must bee tryed by the Iudges of the citie, Now the rules of tryall are these, Haue you fled into the citie of refuge? Hath the Lord brought you to see your lost condition,
Secondly he must be tried by the Judges of the City, Now the rules of trial Are these, Have you fled into the City of refuge? Hath the Lord brought you to see your lost condition,
and haue a few thoughts of returning, now you haue a hundred to one, now you loue such preaching and thinke long for it, this is a signe you are fleeing to the city of refuge.
and have a few thoughts of returning, now you have a hundred to one, now you love such preaching and think long for it, this is a Signen you Are fleeing to the City of refuge.
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Secondly, consider whether you did euer talke with the elders of the city or no concerning your estate and condition J mean the ministers of God, it is true the humiliation of some is a great deal more sencible then the humiliation of some others and it may be you wil say, you neuer had such senciable humiliation as you haue heard such and such haue had, to this I say, neuer trouble your selfe about it,
Secondly, Consider whither you did ever talk with the Elders of the City or no Concerning your estate and condition J mean the Ministers of God, it is true the humiliation of Some is a great deal more sensible then the humiliation of Some Others and it may be you will say, you never had such senciable humiliation as you have herd such and such have had, to this I say, never trouble your self about it,
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but at some time or other the Church will take notice of it, and will see that you are one of them that fly, God many times doth with some as hee did with Paul, smotte him downe from of his horse but yet notwithstanding he sent him to the minister to be cured:
but At Some time or other the Church will take notice of it, and will see that you Are one of them that fly, God many times does with Some as he did with Paul, smotte him down from of his horse but yet notwithstanding he sent him to the minister to be cured:
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if you haue, J am sure you haue learned that you never knew before, as the Lord said to Paul, Goe into the Citie and there it shall be told thee what thou shalt doe, and so say J, wh•n you come into the city of refuge, you shall be instructed and taught,
if you have, J am sure you have learned that you never knew before, as the Lord said to Paul, Go into the city and there it shall be told thee what thou shalt do, and so say J, wh•n you come into the City of refuge, you shall be instructed and taught,
if he be he shall preach more soule savingly then ever he did in his life for the more a man doth improue Christ to be his Priest, the more he shall enjoy him as his Prophet, to reveale to him the misteries of salvation and the will of Cod.
if he be he shall preach more soul savingly then ever he did in his life for the more a man does improve christ to be his Priest, the more he shall enjoy him as his Prophet, to reveal to him the Mysteres of salvation and the will of Cod.
A poore soule is afraid to commit sin, the sanctuary of God is not like to the sanctuary of the pope, where a man may liue and commit all manner of sin,
A poor soul is afraid to commit since, the sanctuary of God is not like to the sanctuary of the pope, where a man may live and commit all manner of since,
then were no helpe for him, so he that is made partaker of this benefit, cannot go with a resolution to sin, it is as if a man should goe to the city of refuge to kill:
then were no help for him, so he that is made partaker of this benefit, cannot go with a resolution to since, it is as if a man should go to the City of refuge to kill:
you know he that liued in the city of refuge, was to liue like a stranger, he was to liue from his wife and children, he might not goe home in time of haruest,
you know he that lived in the City of refuge, was to live like a stranger, he was to live from his wife and children, he might not go home in time of harvest,
euen so the people of God whiles they liue here upon earth, they liue like strangers and pilgrims, they liue like men that are not at home they looke for their comfort in heaven, where they shall liue by faith and not by sence,
even so the people of God while they live Here upon earth, they live like Strangers and pilgrim's, they live like men that Are not At home they look for their Comfort in heaven, where they shall live by faith and not by sense,
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1. If you liue as Jf you gaue the world hope that you would returne to it againe, it is a signe you are not in the city of refuge, Now do you not giue the world hope you will retutne to it againe by your fashions and complying with the time? Gal. 6. Paul saith God forbid that J should rejoyce in any thing saue in the crosse of Christ And why? the reason followeth, because the world is crucified to me,
1. If you live as If you gave the world hope that you would return to it again, it is a Signen you Are not in the City of refuge, Now do you not give the world hope you will retutne to it again by your fashions and complying with the time? Gal. 6. Paul Says God forbid that J should rejoice in any thing save in the cross of christ And why? the reason follows, Because the world is Crucified to me,
though he were despised and mocked of others, so will a man be content to liue in this city, saith he, Let them say what they will I haue enough as long as I enjoy this, Againe I will adde one quaere more and that is, What company doe you keepe, I doe not meane when you are at Church,
though he were despised and mocked of Others, so will a man be content to live in this City, Says he, Let them say what they will I have enough as long as I enjoy this, Again I will add one quaere more and that is, What company do you keep, I do not mean when you Are At Church,
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but what company doe you keepe daily, A man that was in the city of refuge, who were his companions, the priests and Levites and those distressed persons that were fled thither for refuge as well as hee,
but what company do you keep daily, A man that was in the City of refuge, who were his Sodales, the Priests and Levites and those distressed Persons that were fled thither for refuge as well as he,
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Now consider whether you delight in those ministers that bring you neerer and neerer to heaven, that will direct you to a more exact course of liuing, that will acquaint you with the will of God.
Now Consider whither you delight in those Ministers that bring you nearer and nearer to heaven, that will Direct you to a more exact course of living, that will acquaint you with the will of God.
Now try your selues, aske your selues, Jf you haue done this or if it bee thus with you If it be soe, you are in this estate & condition then to you the next use doth be long, and so J slide into it and it is an
Now try your selves, ask your selves, If you have done this or if it be thus with you If it be so, you Are in this estate & condition then to you the next use does be long, and so J slide into it and it is an
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& that you would make use of this comfort that here is to be enioyd, I would haue you a little finer to day, I would haue every one of you hang on your iewels, you that are in the free grace of Christ? what is it that you neede to feare? or what is it that should trouble you? Are you troubled because bad men grow great,
& that you would make use of this Comfort that Here is to be enjoyed, I would have you a little finer to day, I would have every one of you hang on your Jewels, you that Are in the free grace of christ? what is it that you need to Fear? or what is it that should trouble you? are you troubled Because bad men grow great,
Secondly it may be it is the divell doth accuse you for many things that you haue done, it may be you would not haue the men of the world know it for a world, it may be you haue written them down,
Secondly it may be it is the Devil does accuse you for many things that you have done, it may be you would not have the men of the world know it for a world, it may be you have written them down,
for he that was gotten into the city of refuge lived upon the portion of the Levits, the feare of the Lord is a strong tower, thou maist bring all thy children & throw them down before the Lord & he will provide for them, be thou conscionable in thy calling,
for he that was got into the City of refuge lived upon the portion of the Levits, the Fear of the Lord is a strong tower, thou Mayest bring all thy children & throw them down before the Lord & he will provide for them, be thou conscionable in thy calling,
and the consideration of this, will make you able to stand against all, It was an use amongst the Spartans that they would haue no wals about their city,
and the consideration of this, will make you able to stand against all, It was an use among the Spartans that they would have no walls about their City,
for said they our wals consists in the strength of our Souldiers so the ministers offer the promises of God and shew the fulnes of his loue, these are the wals and the fortifications that are able to shelter a man from the feare of all,
for said they our walls consists in the strength of our Soldiers so the Ministers offer the promises of God and show the fullness of his love, these Are the walls and the fortifications that Are able to shelter a man from the Fear of all,
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First those that speake against the free grace of God, for such there are in many places that are enemies to a faithfull minister, such there are in some places as teach Iustification by workes,
First those that speak against the free grace of God, for such there Are in many places that Are enemies to a faithful minister, such there Are in Some places as teach Justification by works,
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as if every Sermon were blasphemy, every prayer abhomination, now there are many that cry the temple of the Lord, the temple of the Lord, and think they haue hold on the altar,
as if every Sermon were blasphemy, every prayer abomination, now there Are many that cry the temple of the Lord, the temple of the Lord, and think they have hold on the altar,
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but they haue nothing to do with the free grace of God, how many recufants do you think are in the Church this day, many that are come to the quarters of the City,
but they have nothing to do with the free grace of God, how many recufants do you think Are in the Church this day, many that Are come to the quarters of the city,
and yet are dead to all the cals and cries and offers of Christ, that haue beene made among them, they dare not lay hold upon Christ in a promise they are as much afraid of it as the souldiers should haue been to lay hold on Christ when they apprehended him:
and yet Are dead to all the calls and cries and offers of christ, that have been made among them, they Dare not lay hold upon christ in a promise they Are as much afraid of it as the Soldiers should have been to lay hold on christ when they apprehended him:
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they sit & cut out cōfort for such & such an one & say there is comfort for him but they neglect it thēselves, they are afraid to go to the city of refuge, were it not a pitifull thing to see a man in such a conditiō as none could comfort him, such is the condition of these mē,
they fit & Cut out Comfort for such & such an one & say there is Comfort for him but they neglect it themselves, they Are afraid to go to the City of refuge, were it not a pitiful thing to see a man in such a condition as none could Comfort him, such is the condition of these men,
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now consider what it is to renounce the Gospell, it is an uncivill part if a man should send for the minister to come and comfort him when he is in trouble and when he come he should goe and shut the dore against him and refuse to let him in,
now Consider what it is to renounce the Gospel, it is an Uncivil part if a man should send for the minister to come and Comfort him when he is in trouble and when he come he should go and shut the door against him and refuse to let him in,
yet do not so still, for he that doth not do, as he hath been exhorted unto, he goeth home and saith God is a lyar, for He that doth not beleeue hath made him a lyar.
yet do not so still, for he that does not do, as he hath been exhorted unto, he Goes home and Says God is a liar, for He that does not believe hath made him a liar.
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To ministers to to stir them up to be more careful to make the way to the city of refuge more plaine, you are more able to speake to me then I am to you concerning this thing,
To Ministers to to stir them up to be more careful to make the Way to the City of refuge more plain, you Are more able to speak to me then I am to you Concerning this thing,
that you would prepare the way to the city of Refuge, it is the charge of God in the 19 Deut. that they should prepare the way that so the flyer thither might not be hindred,
that you would prepare the Way to the City of Refuge, it is the charge of God in the 19 Deuteronomy that they should prepare the Way that so the flyer thither might not be hindered,
and when all this was done, when there was any turning they used to write upō the turning, refuge, refuge, that so he that did fly might know which way to goe,
and when all this was done, when there was any turning they used to write upon the turning, refuge, refuge, that so he that did fly might know which Way to go,
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and bid the poore soule fly thither for refuge. 2. it exorteth all trembling sinners which finde so much difficulty in laying hold of the city of refuge, Consider how open God hath set this city before you, it is open to all, the Lord doth inuite you to come and commandeth all to come, The Lord desireth not that you should come with your cost, Doe not come with your cakes and bottles of wine as they vse to doe to feasts, this is a priviliedged place, and you must come free.
and bid the poor soul fly thither for refuge. 2. it exhorteth all trembling Sinners which find so much difficulty in laying hold of the City of refuge, Consider how open God hath Set this City before you, it is open to all, the Lord does invite you to come and commands all to come, The Lord Desires not that you should come with your cost, Do not come with your cakes and bottles of wine as they use to do to feasts, this is a priviliedged place, and you must come free.
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and as God hath built it, so he doth vphold it what can all the men in the world doe, Can they giue one good word or good thought for Iesus Christ, No, they are all euill,
and as God hath built it, so he does uphold it what can all the men in the world do, Can they give one good word or good Thought for Iesus christ, No, they Are all evil,
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but you can doe nothing of your selfe and therefore resolue to waite upon God and desire him that hee would in his due time enable thee Now for motiues to stir us up to get into this city of refuge. First.
but you can do nothing of your self and Therefore resolve to wait upon God and desire him that he would in his due time enable thee Now for motives to stir us up to get into this City of refuge. First.
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Thirdly this is the onely way to be rid of that which troubleth you, if you be troubled with dead nesse of heart, with drowsinesse of spirit, this is the onely way to be rid of it,
Thirdly this is the only Way to be rid of that which Troubles you, if you be troubled with dead ness of heart, with drowsiness of Spirit, this is the only Way to be rid of it,
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and therefore he cryeth restore to me the joy of thy salvation, this is the way to attaine it, to come to this Altar, you know that where Jsaac escaped, the ram was slain,
and Therefore he Cries restore to me the joy of thy salvation, this is the Way to attain it, to come to this Altar, you know that where Isaac escaped, the ram was slave,
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and therefore lay hold on this Altar, and even there shall your corruptions be slain, Paul exhorteth us to us to Giue up our selues a living sacrifice unto God, and what is the ground of this exhortation, by the mercy of God.
and Therefore lay hold on this Altar, and even there shall your corruptions be slave, Paul exhorteth us to us to Give up our selves a living sacrifice unto God, and what is the ground of this exhortation, by the mercy of God.
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there was a poore man that came out of an Almeshouse, an ignorant place, and it pleased God to work upon him, that he would ever be speaking of the free grace of God, he was in the company of 3 or 4 ministers,
there was a poor man that Come out of an Almshouse, an ignorant place, and it pleased God to work upon him, that he would ever be speaking of the free grace of God, he was in the company of 3 or 4 Ministers,
and he would be speaking of the free grace of God, and said one of them, it doth me good to heare this man speak thus, beloved you that haue God, you haue passed the great sch•llers in the World, you haue found that which many haue sought for,
and he would be speaking of the free grace of God, and said one of them, it does me good to hear this man speak thus, Beloved you that have God, you have passed the great sch•llers in the World, you have found that which many have sought for,
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even the Philosophers stone that will make you happy in all your conditions, you may make God any thing to you, your righteousnesse & holinesse, you haue entred into Gods rest,
even the Philosophers stone that will make you happy in all your conditions, you may make God any thing to you, your righteousness & holiness, you have entered into God's rest,
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for all that you can do it is but a little, as Iacob said to his sons, take but a little balme and honny for a present for the man, meaning that al that they could do was but a little,
for all that you can do it is but a little, as Iacob said to his Sons, take but a little balm and honey for a present for the man, meaning that all that they could do was but a little,
play not the part of a nightman that cannot see when he is well, but when you are well keep your selfe so, let no trouble put you out of comfort, he that hath delivered you from hell will keepe you from falling, but for cautions.
play not the part of a nightman that cannot see when he is well, but when you Are well keep your self so, let no trouble put you out of Comfort, he that hath Delivered you from hell will keep you from falling, but for cautions.
Secondly, As we may not be driven out with stotmes, so we must not go out vainly nor lightly not so much as to take aire, take heed that you do not grow proud & wanton, keep your selues in the loue of God, wind up your selues in the loue of God as in your sheets and lay before you the free promise,
Secondly, As we may not be driven out with stotmes, so we must not go out vainly nor lightly not so much as to take air, take heed that you do not grow proud & wanton, keep your selves in the love of God, wind up your selves in the love of God as in your sheets and lay before you the free promise,
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