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The true Christian's path Way to Heaven. PSAL. 107.6.
The true Christian's path weigh to Heaven. PSALM 107.6.
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Then they cryed unto the Lord, in their trouble, and be delivered them out of their distresses.
Then they cried unto the Lord, in their trouble, and be Delivered them out of their Distresses.
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REmember, first of all, Christian Reader, that through many afflictions thou must enter into the Kingdome of Heaven:
remember, First of all, Christian Reader, that through many afflictions thou must enter into the Kingdom of Heaven:
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As here in this Psalm, the Prophet David sheweth, how many wayes God doth afflict his Children, that he may bring them unto himself.
As Here in this Psalm, the Prophet David shows, how many ways God does afflict his Children, that he may bring them unto himself.
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First, as in the fourth verse, he sheweth, how he afflicteth them. Secondly. whereby they are troubled in Conscience, then they cry'd unto the Lord:
First, as in the fourth verse, he shows, how he afflicts them. Secondly. whereby they Are troubled in Conscience, then they cried unto the Lord:
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And how ready and willing the Lord is to deliver them out of their distresse:
And how ready and willing the Lord is to deliver them out of their distress:
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Then they cryed unto the Lord in their trouble, and he delivered them out of their distresse. Then they cried unto the Lord in their trouble, and he Delivered them out of their distress.
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From whence we gather this instruction, that afflictions sanctified are 〈 … 〉 preparatives to repentance.
From whence we gather this instruction, that afflictions sanctified Are 〈 … 〉 preparatives to Repentance.
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First 〈 … 〉 proved by Manasseh King of Judah, 〈 ◊ 〉 •eing led captive into Babylon, and being cast into prison and in chains, confesseth his sins,
First 〈 … 〉 proved by Manasses King of Judah, 〈 ◊ 〉 •eing led captive into Babylon, and being cast into prison and in chains, Confesses his Sins,
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and prayeth unto the Lord, and the Lord delivered him out of his distresse.
and Prayeth unto the Lord, and the Lord Delivered him out of his distress.
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Again, in the prodigal Son, who being in affliction, was fain to eat husks with the swine:
Again, in the prodigal Son, who being in affliction, was fain to eat husks with the Swine:
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then he said, I will rise and go to my Father, and say unto him, Father, I have sinned against Heaven,
then he said, I will rise and go to my Father, and say unto him, Father, I have sinned against Heaven,
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and before thee, and am no more worthy to be called thy Son: And his Father graciously received him.and before thee, and am no more worthy to be called thy Son: And his Father graciously received him.
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Again, we read in the third Chapter of the Lamentations of Jeremy, the Church of God being in afflictions, saith in the fortieth verse, Come let us search and try our wayes,
Again, we read in the third Chapter of the Lamentations of Jeremiah, the Church of God being in afflictions, Says in the fortieth verse, Come let us search and try our ways,
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and turn unto the Lord, and He will be mercifuil unto us. and turn unto the Lord, and He will be mercifuil unto us.
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For there is no child of God, but must suffer crosses and afflictions in this life,
For there is no child of God, but must suffer Crosses and afflictions in this life,
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for in the twelfth of the Heb. and the sixth verse, The Lord chastens every Son whom he receiveth.
for in the twelfth of the Hebrew and the sixth verse, The Lord chastens every Son whom he receives.
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Here we may plainly see, that if we are not chastned, we are not Sons: For all the Saints of God that have gone before us, have trod this trace.
Here we may plainly see, that if we Are not chastened, we Are not Sons: For all the Saints of God that have gone before us, have trod this trace.
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Your common way to the spiritual Canaan, is to passe through the wildernesse of afflictions.
Your Common Way to the spiritual Canaan, is to pass through the Wilderness of afflictions.
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All the Patriarchs, Prophets and Apostles have done this, Christ himself hath begun to you in this Cup,
All the Patriarchs, prophets and Apostles have done this, christ himself hath begun to you in this Cup,
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and will ye not pledge Him? Do you think to go to Heaven in a feather-bed 〈 ◊ 〉 at hearts ease? Heaven is a strait gate, and 〈 ◊ 〉 strive hard to enter in:
and will you not pledge Him? Do you think to go to Heaven in a featherbed 〈 ◊ 〉 At hearts ease? Heaven is a strait gate, and 〈 ◊ 〉 strive hard to enter in:
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For the strai•• 〈 ◊ 〉 this gate is afflictions: and therefore all the Patriarchs and Prophets, and Apostles, and all the Saints of God,
For the strai•• 〈 ◊ 〉 this gate is afflictions: and Therefore all the Patriarchs and prophets, and Apostles, and all the Saints of God,
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nay, Christ himself has found harsh and unpleasant.
nay, christ himself has found harsh and unpleasant.
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Therefore come down you proud Sons of Zebedee, before you think of sitting in the Throne,
Therefore come down you proud Sons of Zebedee, before you think of sitting in the Throne,
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first learn to drink of the Cup. Ye must first suffer with Christ before ye can reign with Christ;
First Learn to drink of the Cup. You must First suffer with christ before you can Reign with christ;
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ye must wear the Crown of thorns, before ye can wear the Crown of glory.
you must wear the Crown of thorns, before you can wear the Crown of glory.
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But let us know this, that it is not flesh and blood can do these things,
But let us know this, that it is not Flesh and blood can do these things,
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but the Almighty power of a strong God, working in a poor, weak and frail man.
but the Almighty power of a strong God, working in a poor, weak and frail man.
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The Reasons, why God doth afflict his Children in this life, are, 1. Because He may hear from them:
The Reasons, why God does afflict his Children in this life, Are, 1. Because He may hear from them:
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For he knoweth our nature, he is well acquainted with our dispofition;
For he Knoweth our nature, he is well acquainted with our disposition;
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He knoweth we will not come unto him, but when we stand in need of Him.
He Knoweth we will not come unto him, but when we stand in need of Him.
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But when we come into any trouble or affliction, then he is sure to hear of us,
But when we come into any trouble or affliction, then he is sure to hear of us,
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as he saith by the Prophet, Hos 5.15. In their afflictions they will seek me early.
as he Says by the Prophet, Hos 5.15. In their afflictions they will seek me early.
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Again, by His Prophet, Isa. 26.16. Lord, in trouble have they visited Thee: they poured out their prayer, when Thy chastening was upon them.
Again, by His Prophet, Isaiah 26.16. Lord, in trouble have they visited Thee: they poured out their prayer, when Thy chastening was upon them.
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A second reason is, because it is good for them, as the Prophet David saith, Psal. 119.71.
A second reason is, Because it is good for them, as the Prophet David Says, Psalm 119.71.
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It is good for me that It was afflicted, that I might learn the statutes, Here he sheweth by his afflictions, 〈 ◊ 〉 had learned a great deal,It is good for me that It was afflicted, that I might Learn the statutes, Here he shows by his afflictions, 〈 ◊ 〉 had learned a great deal,
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and was become a good Schollar in Gods books, and well seen in his Statutes and Lawes,
and was become a good Scholar in God's books, and well seen in his Statutes and Laws,
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and grown to a great deal of wisedom and judgement by his chastisements, and all things turned about in Gods merciful providence to his everlasting comfort.
and grown to a great deal of Wisdom and judgement by his chastisements, and all things turned about in God's merciful providence to his everlasting Comfort.
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For I say again and again, that all things turn to the best for Gods chosen people:
For I say again and again, that all things turn to the best for God's chosen people:
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And therefore what state soever God would have his Children to be in, it is the best for them,
And Therefore what state soever God would have his Children to be in, it is the best for them,
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whether it be sicknesse or health, povertie or plentie, Prosperity or adversity: For sometimes sickness is better than health for Gods children poverty then plenty.
whither it be sickness or health, poverty or plenty, Prosperity or adversity: For sometime sickness is better than health for God's children poverty then plenty.
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Are Gods children therefore sick? it is the best for them: Are they poor? it is the best for them:
are God's children Therefore sick? it is the best for them: are they poor? it is the best for them:
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Are they in many troubles? it is the best for them, because their heavenly Father will turn it to the best.
are they in many Troubles? it is the best for them, Because their heavenly Father will turn it to the best.
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He will cut us short of our lusts and desires, because he knoweth we will love our lusts He like a loving Father, will take the knife from us,
He will Cut us short of our Lustiest and Desires, Because he Knoweth we will love our Lustiest He like a loving Father, will take the knife from us,
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lest we should hurt our selves with it.
lest we should hurt our selves with it.
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He will not give us too much ease nor prosperity in this life, because we will be the worse for them.
He will not give us too much ease nor Prosperity in this life, Because we will be the Worse for them.
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He will not give us continuall rest, like standing ponds: He knoweth then we will gather scum and filth.
He will not give us continual rest, like standing ponds: He Knoweth then we will gather scum and filth.
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He dealeth most fatherly and mercifully with us in al things.
He deals most fatherly and mercifully with us in all things.
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And, in a word when we think he doth us most hurt, then he doth us most good.
And, in a word when we think he does us most hurt, then he does us most good.
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A third Reason is, Further tryal of our faith and patience.
A third Reason is, Further trial of our faith and patience.
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For faith doth not shew it self most glorious, when we have most sight or feeling of it,
For faith does not show it self most glorious, when we have most sighed or feeling of it,
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but rather when we feed and discern to the contrary, For when Job felt nothing but Gods wrath against him,
but rather when we feed and discern to the contrary, For when Job felt nothing but God's wrath against him,
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even then he shewed a most victorious faith, Job 13.15. who said, Although thou slay me, yet will I trust in Thee.
even then he showed a most victorious faith, Job 13.15. who said, Although thou slay me, yet will I trust in Thee.
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We read the same of Jacob, in his tedious conflict with the Angel, Gen. 31.24. who said, I will not let Thee go, except thou blesse me.
We read the same of Jacob, in his tedious conflict with the Angel, Gen. 31.24. who said, I will not let Thee go, except thou bless me.
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And we read, Mat. 15. of the woman of Canaan, who though she had many repulses and denials,
And we read, Mathew 15. of the woman of Canaan, who though she had many repulses and denials,
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yet continued her sute, and was commended for her faith by Christ, who was the Author and Giver of her faith,
yet continued her suit, and was commended for her faith by christ, who was the Author and Giver of her faith,
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Therefore, for the better strengthening you in these trials, consider I beseech you, they are but for a moment:
Therefore, for the better strengthening you in these trials, Consider I beseech you, they Are but for a moment:
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What is a moment of afflictions to an eternall weight of glory? It is but as it were a harsh break fast,
What is a moment of afflictions to an Eternal weight of glory? It is but as it were a harsh break fast,
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as one of the holy Martyrs said, being burning at the stake, after which saith he there will follow the most dainty and delicious dinner that ever was,
as one of the holy Martyrs said, being burning At the stake, After which Says he there will follow the most dainty and delicious dinner that ever was,
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even the full fruition of the joyes of Heaven.
even the full fruition of the Joys of Heaven.
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If we did but feel the torments of hell, and the joyes of heaven, what trials would we not undergo, that we might escape the one, to enjoy the other? Be not therefore too much cast down in your trials,
If we did but feel the torments of hell, and the Joys of heaven, what trials would we not undergo, that we might escape the one, to enjoy the other? Be not Therefore too much cast down in your trials,
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but, as St. Peter sayes, 1 Pet. 4.13. Rejoice, in as much as ye are partakers of Christs sufferings, that when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad with exceeding great joy.
but, as Saint Peter Says, 1 Pet. 4.13. Rejoice, in as much as you Are partakers of Christ sufferings, that when his glory shall be revealed, you may be glad with exceeding great joy.
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Object. Some may object and say, that it out afflictions and crosses did come only from God, it were some what:Object. some may Object and say, that it out afflictions and Crosses did come only from God, it were Some what:
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But oftentimes they come from men, which bear us no good will: And therefore it is no marvel, though they make us impatient in our afflictions.
But oftentimes they come from men, which bear us no good will: And Therefore it is no marvel, though they make us impatient in our afflictions.
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Ans. To it I answer, Those men are but instruments, wherewith God doth inflict His justice upon his Children:Ans. To it I answer, Those men Are but Instruments, wherewith God does inflict His Justice upon his Children:
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An example we have in Joseph, who knew well enough the bad dealings of his Brethren with him,
an Exampl we have in Joseph, who knew well enough the bad dealings of his Brothers with him,
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yet he looked not so much unto them, but to a further cause, namely unto the Lord,
yet he looked not so much unto them, but to a further cause, namely unto the Lord,
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as himself sayes, as you may read, Gen. 45.5. It was not you, but the Lord that sent me hither before, for your preservation.
as himself Says, as you may read, Gen. 45.5. It was not you, but the Lord that sent me hither before, for your preservation.
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Then they cryed unto the Lord in their trouble, and He delivered them out of their distresse.
Then they cried unto the Lord in their trouble, and He Delivered them out of their distress.
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Here follows the Ʋse of Encouragement to all the Children of God, who though they suffer many afflictions,
Here follows the Ʋse of Encouragement to all the Children of God, who though they suffer many afflictions,
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yet they are sure of their delivery in His appointed time.
yet they Are sure of their delivery in His appointed time.
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WE read in the thirteenth of Luke, how the Daughter of Abraham was 18, years bound by Satan,
WE read in the thirteenth of Lycia, how the Daughter of Abraham was 18, Years bound by Satan,
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and loosed by our Saviour Christ:
and loosed by our Saviour christ:
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And we read in the fifth of John, of a man that was diseased 38. yeares, who was cured by Christ.
And we read in the fifth of John, of a man that was diseased 38. Years, who was cured by christ.
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As Saint Peter sayes, 2 Peter 2.6. The Lord knoweth how to deliver the Godly out of temptation:
As Saint Peter Says, 2 Peter 2.6. The Lord Knoweth how to deliver the Godly out of temptation:
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As if he should say, that he were so experienced in it, that he could do it without any trouble at all.
As if he should say, that he were so experienced in it, that he could do it without any trouble At all.
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And again, Joseph being in prison, when his appointed time was come, the counsel of the Lord had tryed him, the King sent and loosed him,
And again, Joseph being in prison, when his appointed time was come, the counsel of the Lord had tried him, the King sent and loosed him,
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and the Ruler of the people delivered him, Psal. 105 19, 30. Again, Psal. 33.17. The Righteous cry, and the Lord heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.
and the Ruler of the people Delivered him, Psalm 105 19, 30. Again, Psalm 33.17. The Righteous cry, and the Lord hears, and Delivereth them out of all their Troubles.
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The Angel of the Lord tarrieth about them that fear him, and delivereth them.
The Angel of the Lord tarrieth about them that Fear him, and Delivereth them.
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And again, Psa. 19. the Lord saith concerning the Righteous man, Because he had loved me, I will deliver him:
And again, Psa. 19. the Lord Says Concerning the Righteous man, Because he had loved me, I will deliver him:
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I will exalt him, because he hath known my Name.
I will exalt him, Because he hath known my Name.
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He shall call upon me in his trouble, and I will be with him, and I will deliver and glorifie him. He shall call upon me in his trouble, and I will be with him, and I will deliver and Glorify him.
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And again we read, Job. 5.19. Eliphaz the Temanite said to Job, In the sixth trouble he will deliver thee, and the seventh evil shall not touch thee.
And again we read, Job. 5.19. Eliphaz the Temanite said to Job, In the sixth trouble he will deliver thee, and the seventh evil shall not touch thee.
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Many more proofs may be alledged for the proof of this, but this may suffice.
Many more proofs may be alleged for the proof of this, but this may suffice.
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Here you may plainly see, that as sure as there be troubles and afflictions for the Children of God,
Here you may plainly see, that as sure as there be Troubles and afflictions for the Children of God,
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so sure is their deliverance out of the same;
so sure is their deliverance out of the same;
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for as we may write of the one to be as sure as the coat is to our back,
for as we may write of the one to be as sure as the coat is to our back,
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so may we in God's good time write of the other, to be as sure as the Lord is true:
so may we in God's good time write of the other, to be as sure as the Lord is true:
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For Abrabam was in trouble but yet delivered: Job in trouble, but yet delivered: David In trouble, but yet delivered;
For Abraham was in trouble but yet Delivered: Job in trouble, but yet Delivered: David In trouble, but yet Delivered;
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Jonas in the Whales belly, but yet delilivered; Daniel in the Lyons den, but yet delivered:Jonah in the Whale's belly, but yet delilivered; daniel in the Lyons den, but yet Delivered:
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the three Children in the fiery furnace, but yet delivered: Paul was in innumerable sorts of troubles, but yet delivered out of all.
the three Children in the fiery furnace, but yet Delivered: Paul was in innumerable sorts of Troubles, but yet Delivered out of all.
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These things being true that have been said, it follows, that Gods Children are chastened only for their good,
These things being true that have been said, it follows, that God's Children Are chastened only for their good,
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and evermore sure of their deliverance, in his appointed time:
and evermore sure of their deliverance, in his appointed time:
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And therefore there is no reason, why Gods Children should be too much cast down in their afflictions.
And Therefore there is no reason, why God's Children should be too much cast down in their afflictions.
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Can a Father forget his Children, or a King his Subjects, or a Master his Servants,
Can a Father forget his Children, or a King his Subject's, or a Master his Servants,
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or a Shep-herd his Sheep? Doth not God Himself say that he will never leave us, nor forsake us? Heb. 13.5. Doth not our heavenly Father know, that we have need of all these things? Hath he not said, we shall want no out ward things? Hath he not said, they shall all be cast upon us? Why then should we hang down our heads? Why should we not pluck up our hearts and rejoice? God is our heavenly Father, He is our best Friend, He is our daily Benefactor, He keeps us all at his own cost and charges, He thinks nothing too much for us, He is most chary and tender over us, He will not suffer the wind to blow upon us, to hurt us:
or a Shepherd his Sheep? Does not God Himself say that he will never leave us, nor forsake us? Hebrew 13.5. Does not our heavenly Father know, that we have need of all these things? Hath he not said, we shall want no out ward things? Hath he not said, they shall all be cast upon us? Why then should we hang down our Heads? Why should we not pluck up our hearts and rejoice? God is our heavenly Father, He is our best Friend, He is our daily Benefactor, He keeps us all At his own cost and charges, He thinks nothing too much for us, He is most chary and tender over us, He will not suffer the wind to blow upon us, to hurt us:
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He hath promised, we shall lack nothing that is good for us, so long as we live.
He hath promised, we shall lack nothing that is good for us, so long as we live.
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Why then should we not pluck up our hearts, and rejoice? Heaven is ours, the earth is ours, God is ours, and Christ is ours:
Why then should we not pluck up our hearts, and rejoice? Heaven is ours, the earth is ours, God is ours, and christ is ours:
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And, as the Apostle saith, 1 Cor. 3.22.23. All are yours, you are Christs, and Christ is Gods. The World clappeth their hands,
And, as the Apostle Says, 1 Cor. 3.22.23. All Are yours, you Are Christ, and christ is God's The World clappeth their hands,
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and croweth long before it is day, and saith, All is theirs. But the Children of God may say, and say truely.
and croweth long before it is day, and Says, All is theirs. But the Children of God may say, and say truly.
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All is theirs, For they have a true title through Christ to all the creatures: Many are their priviledges, and great are their prerogatives:
All is theirs, For they have a true title through christ to all the creatures: Many Are their privileges, and great Are their prerogatives:
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They are free of Heaven, free of Earth, they are the only free Denizens of the World.
They Are free of Heaven, free of Earth, they Are the only free Denizens of the World.
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Christ hath purchased their freedome for them, therefore they are free indeed: Free from sin, free from hell, free from damnation:
christ hath purchased their freedom for them, Therefore they Are free indeed: Free from since, free from hell, free from damnation:
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They are young Princes, Angels fellows, descending from the highest house of the Blood Royal of Heaven:
They Are young Princes, Angels Fellows, descending from the highest house of the Blood Royal of Heaven:
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they are Stars of Paradice, Heirs apparent to the immortall Crown:
they Are Stars of Paradise, Heirs apparent to the immortal Crown:
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Therefore God hath commanded His Angels to guard them, being such young Princes as they are:
Therefore God hath commanded His Angels to guard them, being such young Princes as they Are:
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He hath given a very strict charge to all His Creatures, to look unto them, and to see unto them, that they take no harm, for jealous.
He hath given a very strict charge to all His Creatures, to look unto them, and to see unto them, that they take no harm, for jealous.
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so chary, so tender He is over them, The Angel must comfort Jacob, the Whale must receive Jonas, the Raven must feed Elias, the Sun and Moon must stay for Joshua, the sea must divide it self for Moses, that his people may passe through:
so chary, so tender He is over them, The Angel must Comfort Jacob, the Whale must receive Jonah, the Raven must feed Elias, the Sun and Moon must stay for joshua, the sea must divide it self for Moses, that his people may pass through:
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The fire must not burn the three Children;
The fire must not burn the three Children;
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The Lyons must not devour Daniel; All the Creatures must change their nature, rather then Gods people shall be unholpen, and undelivered.
The Lyons must not devour daniel; All the Creatures must change their nature, rather then God's people shall be unholpen, and undelivered.
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O then I how great is the happinesse of Gods Children? Who can utter it? Who can express it? They see not their own happiness, it is hidden from them:
O then I how great is the happiness of God's Children? Who can utter it? Who can express it? They see not their own happiness, it is hidden from them:
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afflictions do over-cloud it, crosses do dim it, troubles do shadow it; there is an interposition of the earth between the sight and it.
afflictions do overcloud it, Crosses do dim it, Troubles do shadow it; there is an interposition of the earth between the sighed and it.
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But this is most certainly true, all the best is behind, the sweetest is to come, their happinesse doth not appear in this life, it is hidden with God in Christ:
But this is most Certainly true, all the best is behind, the Sweetest is to come, their happiness does not appear in this life, it is hidden with God in christ:
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When Christ appears, then shall they also appear with him in Glory. When christ appears, then shall they also appear with him in Glory.
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It doth not yet appear what they shall be, but when he cometh, they shall be made like unto him;
It does not yet appear what they shall be, but when he comes, they shall be made like unto him;
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their names are already taken, and entred in the Book of life, and one day they shall be crowned, one day it shall be said to them, Come ye blessed of my Father, receive the Kingdome, prepared for you, from the beginning of the World.
their names Are already taken, and entered in the Book of life, and one day they shall be crowned, one day it shall be said to them, Come you blessed of my Father, receive the Kingdom, prepared for you, from the beginning of the World.
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One day they shall enjoy his presence, where is fulness of joy, and at whose right hand there are pleasures for evermore:
One day they shall enjoy his presence, where is fullness of joy, and At whose right hand there Are pleasures for evermore:
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well then, let all God's secret ones rejoyce and be merry, however in this world they be troden underfoot,
well then, let all God's secret ones rejoice and be merry, however in this world they be trodden underfoot,
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and walk like shadowes, and counted the very racts and abjects of the world;
and walk like shadows, and counted the very racts and abjects of the world;
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yet the time wil come when their happinesse and felicity shall be such as never could enter into the heart of man,
yet the time will come when their happiness and felicity shall be such as never could enter into the heart of man,
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for it shall be endlesse, unspeakable, and inconceivable:
for it shall be endless, unspeakable, and inconceivable:
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and therefore there is no cause, why Gods Children should be too much cast down in their afflictions;
and Therefore there is no cause, why God's Children should be too much cast down in their afflictions;
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for, though they be not free from all afflictions, yet they are free from hurtfull afflictions;
for, though they be not free from all afflictions, yet they Are free from hurtful afflictions;
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for there is no rod, no crosse, nor no chastisement, but all in the end hath a blessed and happy issue:
for there is no rod, no cross, nor no chastisement, but all in the end hath a blessed and happy issue:
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for this is most certain and true, there is no crosse nor affliction, which God imposeth upon his Children in this life but if they endure it quietly,
for this is most certain and true, there is no cross nor affliction, which God Imposes upon his Children in this life but if they endure it quietly,
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and trust in his mercy firmly, and tarry his good leasure obediently, it all cometh to a comfortable and blessed end:
and trust in his mercy firmly, and tarry his good leisure obediently, it all comes to a comfortable and blessed end:
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and therefore God's Children may rejoyce in the midst of their afflictions, and patiently kiss his holy rod, seeing it is his good pleasere.
and Therefore God's Children may rejoice in the midst of their afflictions, and patiently kiss his holy rod, seeing it is his good pleasere.
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I am willing withall, seeing he will have it so: I am well content, as old Eli said: 1 Sam. 3.18. It is the Lord, let him do with me what he will, and as David said in a certain case, 2 Sam 15.26. Behold here I am, do with me, as seemeth best in thine own eyes, And again David said in Psal. 39.9. Behold, I was dumb and opened not my mouth, for thou Lord hast done it.
I am willing withal, seeing he will have it so: I am well content, as old Eli said: 1 Sam. 3.18. It is the Lord, let him do with me what he will, and as David said in a certain case, 2 Same 15.26. Behold Here I am, do with me, as seems best in thine own eyes, And again David said in Psalm 39.9. Behold, I was dumb and opened not my Mouth, for thou Lord hast done it.
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Behold here the patience of God's Children, and their humble submission to his most holy Will:
Behold Here the patience of God's Children, and their humble submission to his most holy Will:
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they know all shall end well and therefore they are glad of it. To conclude this point.
they know all shall end well and Therefore they Are glad of it. To conclude this point.
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Gods children are happy, in what state soever they are in, happy in trouble, happy out of trouble;
God's children Are happy, in what state soever they Are in, happy in trouble, happy out of trouble;
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blessed in sicknesse, blessed in health, blessed at home, and blessed abroad, and every where blessed.
blessed in sickness, blessed in health, blessed At home, and blessed abroad, and every where blessed.
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The next is a use of reproof.
The next is a use of reproof.
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First of all, it reproves those, that when any crosse or affliction befalls them, they fall to cursing and swearing;
First of all, it reproves those, that when any cross or affliction befalls them, they fallen to cursing and swearing;
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and therefore I beseech you consider, how is it possible that any cursing or cursed person should be a Member of that blessed Head Christ Jesus, who hath expresly forbid us to curse? As in Mat. 5. Luk. 6. Rom. 10. where he saith, Bless them that curse you, pray for them that despitfully use you.
and Therefore I beseech you Consider, how is it possible that any cursing or cursed person should be a Member of that blessed Head christ jesus, who hath expressly forbid us to curse? As in Mathew 5. Luk. 6. Rom. 10. where he Says, Bless them that curse you, pray for them that despitfully use you.
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It is said of all them that accustom themselves to cursing, Psal. 109.17. They delighted in cursing, therefore it shall happen to them:
It is said of all them that accustom themselves to cursing, Psalm 109.17. They delighted in cursing, Therefore it shall happen to them:
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They loved not blessing, and therefore it shall be far from them. It is said, Ecclesiasticus 23.13. The plague shall never depart from the house of the swearer. They loved not blessing, and Therefore it shall be Far from them. It is said, Ecclesiasticus 23.13. The plague shall never depart from the house of the swearer.
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And therefore, if ever ye desire to be partakers of the Kingdom of Heaven, give your selves to blessing and prayer a and then ye shall have that blessed welcom, Mat. 25.34. Come ye blessed of my Father, receive the Kingdom.
And Therefore, if ever you desire to be partakers of the Kingdom of Heaven, give your selves to blessing and prayer a and then you shall have that blessed welcome, Mathew 25.34. Come you blessed of my Father, receive the Kingdom.
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It serves to reprove all those who, being in afflictions, do make great protestations they will become new creatures:
It serves to reprove all those who, being in afflictions, do make great protestations they will become new creatures:
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And yet, so soon as their affliction is over, they become as hard hearted and miserable as before:
And yet, so soon as their affliction is over, they become as hard hearted and miserable as before:
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Like as the 9. Lepers who, being cleansed, returned to their old Byas again: And as St. Peter saith, The dog that vomited, is returned to his vomit again:
Like as the 9. Lepers who, being cleansed, returned to their old Bias again: And as Saint Peter Says, The dog that vomited, is returned to his vomit again:
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The sow that was washed is wallowed in the mire again. The sow that was washed is wallowed in the mire again.
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Therefore let all such know, these are but whips and lashes wherewith God doth whip and lain wicked and ungodly men.
Therefore let all such know, these Are but whips and Lashes wherewith God does whip and lain wicked and ungodly men.
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And therefore in conclusion, let all those to whom any crosses or afflictions do befall,
And Therefore in conclusion, let all those to whom any Crosses or afflictions do befall,
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for Gods sake, for their own sake, and for their souls sake, Labour to make their calling and election sure: 2 Pet. 1.10. and then they shall never fall.
for God's sake, for their own sake, and for their Souls sake, Labour to make their calling and election sure: 2 Pet. 1.10. and then they shall never fallen.
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And that we may all so do, I commend you to GOD, and to the word of his Grace who is able to build you up further,
And that we may all so do, I commend you to GOD, and to the word of his Grace who is able to built you up further,
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and to give you an everlasting inheritance among them that are sanctified.
and to give you an everlasting inheritance among them that Are sanctified.
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Now the GOD of mercy and the Father of all consolation prosper and sanctifie you and that which I have written unto you:
Now the GOD of mercy and the Father of all consolation prosper and sanctify you and that which I have written unto you:
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To Him be all praise, honour and glory, now and for evermore, Amen. YOu that have read or heard this Book, either, old or young, I pray That seriously you would in it look, and learn this heavenly way:
To Him be all praise, honour and glory, now and for evermore, Amen. YOu that have read or herd this Book, either, old or young, I pray That seriously you would in it look, and Learn this heavenly Way:
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Delay no time, for to be sure, now in these latter dayes The Devil lurketh up and down in many by-path wyaes.
delay no time, for to be sure, now in these latter days The devil lurks up and down in many bypath wyaes.
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For like an Angel now of light transform'd he doth appear; And many in this Land are led by him too much, I fear.
For like an Angel now of Light transformed he does appear; And many in this Land Are led by him too much, I Fear.
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Lord give us strength for to resist his power and force so strong. That in this heavenly path we may most safely walk along.
Lord give us strength for to resist his power and force so strong. That in this heavenly path we may most safely walk along.
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