Spiritual infatuation, the principal cause of our past and present distempers. Or a serious caveate to the many seducers and seduced who under the specious pretences of reformation and conscience endeavour the subversion of Church and State. In several sermons on Isa. 9,10,11,12. By W. Stamp D.D. late minister of the Word at Stepn[e]y near London.
Heb. 1. 1. Somtimes viva voce, by his own immediate audible voice, as Exo. 19. 19. Somtimes by Consultations, by Vrim, according as was directed Numb 27. 21. Somtimes by manifesting his will and pleasure in a dream,
Hebrew 1. 1. Sometimes viva voce, by his own immediate audible voice, as Exo. 19. 19. Sometimes by Consultations, by Urim, according as was directed Numb 27. 21. Sometimes by manifesting his will and pleasure in a dream,
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and let this be observed from them in general, That there is not in the whole booke of God a Text that Christ and his Apostles made so much use of for the convincement of obstinate and rebellious Hypocrites, as thi• of this Prophet Isaiah: So that however it may seeme to be an old, stale, obsolete threatning, directed only u• … the Jews many hundred yeers ago yet if we consult the Evangelical History, we shall find it owned and adop• … by Christ, and by S. Paul, as • … when he preach'd to the Saints 〈 ◊ 〉 Rome, as when he wrote unto t• … Romans from Corinthus: nay or•ginally to be the language of Chr• himself,
and let this be observed from them in general, That there is not in the Whole book of God a Text that christ and his Apostles made so much use of for the convincement of obstinate and rebellious Hypocrites, as thi• of this Prophet Isaiah: So that however it may seem to be an old, stale, obsolete threatening, directed only u• … the jews many hundred Years ago yet if we consult the Evangelical History, we shall find it owned and adop• … by christ, and by S. Paul, as • … when he preached to the Saints 〈 ◊ 〉 Room, as when he wrote unto t• … Romans from Corinthus: nay or•ginally to be the language of Chr• himself,
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and dictated unto this P• … phet long before his incarnation, • … will appear if we look well upon th• of John 12. 41. These things said Es•ias, when he saw his glory, and spake of him.
and dictated unto this P• … phet long before his incarnation, • … will appear if we look well upon th• of John 12. 41. These things said Es•ias, when he saw his glory, and spoke of him.
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what was then but in minis, is with us in poenis. Isaiahs threatnings unto Israel, are Gods visible executions in England. (To say nothing of the admirable State and Majesty, wherein God appeared,
what was then but in minis, is with us in Phoenicians. Isaiah's threatenings unto Israel, Are God's visible executions in England. (To say nothing of the admirable State and Majesty, wherein God appeared,
Of Judgement, not upon the Nations of the earth at large, upon Edom, or Moab, or Egypt, or Caldea; (which elswhere have their several burdens denounced,
Of Judgement, not upon the nations of the earth At large, upon Edom, or Moab, or Egypt, or Chaldea; (which elsewhere have their several burdens denounced,
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and by this prophet too) but here the sad message is directed unto Judah, the most selected Tribe of all his own people, a people that God had ever dandled upon the lap of his mercy,
and by this Prophet too) but Here the sad message is directed unto Judah, the most selected Tribe of all his own people, a people that God had ever dandled upon the lap of his mercy,
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Go and tell Th• … people, &c. and if Judgement begin a• Judah, at the house of God, what shall b• the end of those that obey not the Gosp• … of God? 1. Pet. 4. 17.
Go and tell Th• … people, etc. and if Judgement begin a• Judah, At the house of God, what shall b• the end of those that obey not the Gosp• … of God? 1. Pet. 4. 17.
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and the houses without man, and the Land were utterly desolate. vers. 11. Fourthly, With the Continuance, we have here a very dangerous Quality in the Iudgement;
and the houses without man, and the Land were utterly desolate. vers. 11. Fourthly, With the Continuance, we have Here a very dangerous Quality in the Judgement;
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not upon the goodly pillars of the land, Religion, and Iudicature, by removing them out of their places, not upon the person of their King, (the joy of their hearts,
not upon the goodly pillars of the land, Religion, and Judicature, by removing them out of their places, not upon the person of their King, (the joy of their hearts,
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and the breath of their nostrils) all which, are sore and heavie Iudgements; but a judgement beyond all these, a judgement upon the Heart; Infatuation of Mind;
and the breath of their nostrils) all which, Are soar and heavy Judgments; but a judgement beyond all these, a judgement upon the Heart; Infatuation of Mind;
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and partly, by true Prophets; namely by the hardning power of the divine Oracles, on those, that rebel against the convincement of that sacred light. And lastly.
and partly, by true prophets; namely by the hardening power of the divine Oracles, on those, that rebel against the convincement of that sacred Light. And lastly.
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In all which particulars, the Vision of Isaiah is so visible a character of these times, that any man that is not involved in this Iudgement of Infatuation, may run and read it:
In all which particulars, the Vision of Isaiah is so visible a character of these times, that any man that is not involved in this Judgement of Infatuation, may run and read it:
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Which I mention for no other end, but to alarum and awake the sensless and secure of our Age and Nation, who never think themselves in danger, till the• are surprized past all recovery;
Which I mention for no other end, but to alarm and awake the senseless and secure of our Age and nation, who never think themselves in danger, till the• Are surprised passed all recovery;
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and like men in a Consumption, never think themselves sick, till they find themselves dead. The Text is a Commission given from the mouth of God himself;
and like men in a Consumption, never think themselves sick, till they find themselves dead. The Text is a Commission given from the Mouth of God himself;
and that is of severall kinds. 1. Devastation and Desolation, and that general, v. 11. 2. Banishment, and Desertion, v. 12. All this was threatned many yeers before it was executed, as a means of grace held out unto the people, to prevent the dreadful executions of Gods Iustice upon them;
and that is of several Kinds. 1. Devastation and Desolation, and that general, v. 11. 2. Banishment, and Desertion, v. 12. All this was threatened many Years before it was executed, as a means of grace held out unto the people, to prevent the dreadful executions of God's justice upon them;
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But before I proceed to my main intendment, it will not be amiss (by way of Preface or Introduction) to touch a little upon such general observations as do naturally arise from these words of the Prophet;
But before I proceed to my main intendment, it will not be amiss (by Way of Preface or Introduction) to touch a little upon such general observations as doe naturally arise from these words of the Prophet;
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Secondly, The Prophet is commanded both to Go, and speak, &c, though he were secretly assured afore hand from the prevision of God, that his message should have no other effect upon the people, more then to make them more obstinate and obdurate.
Secondly, The Prophet is commanded both to Go, and speak, etc., though he were secretly assured afore hand from the prevision of God, that his message should have no other Effect upon the people, more then to make them more obstinate and obdurate.
Ezok. 2. 3. 6. 7. And S Paul, who was not ignorant that the Gospel of Christ would cer•ainly prove a stumbling block, and a rock of offence to many in Israel; and that his own sermons, would prove a savour of death unto death,
Ezok. 2. 3. 6. 7. And S Paul, who was not ignorant that the Gospel of christ would cer•ainly prove a stumbling block, and a rock of offence to many in Israel; and that his own Sermons, would prove a savour of death unto death,
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The Ministers of the Gospel, how ever vilified, abused, and reputed as the off scouring of the world, are equally and indif•erently a sweet Savour of Christ unto God,
The Ministers of the Gospel, how ever vilified, abused, and reputed as the off scouring of the world, Are equally and indif•erently a sweet Savour of christ unto God,
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Thirdly, Hear ye indeed, but understand not; and see ye indeed, but perceive not. Here was hearing, but no understanding; and seeing, but no perception; Hearing, and not hearing; Seeing, and not seeing.
Thirdly, Hear you indeed, but understand not; and see you indeed, but perceive not. Here was hearing, but no understanding; and seeing, but no perception; Hearing, and not hearing; Seeing, and not seeing.
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Since by your wilful and constant opposing of my word, you have most justly provoked me to withdraw my spirit, whereby it might have been effectual unto your Conversion;
Since by your wilful and constant opposing of my word, you have most justly provoked me to withdraw my Spirit, whereby it might have been effectual unto your Conversion;
hereafter, I will not send my word unto you, to convert and save you, but to convince and condemn you, the sound whereof hereafter, shall but astonish you,
hereafter, I will not send my word unto you, to convert and save you, but to convince and condemn you, the found whereof hereafter, shall but astonish you,
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It is not barely the Hearing of Gods word, but the gracious disposition of the heart, to be guided and governed by it, that makes it effectual unto regeneration.
It is not barely the Hearing of God's word, but the gracious disposition of the heart, to be guided and governed by it, that makes it effectual unto regeneration.
1. Cor. 13. 3. S. James makes mention of a great Hearer, and a small Doer. Iam. 1. 23. A man may have Angelical knowledge, without Evangelical faith and sincerity.
1. Cor. 13. 3. S. James makes mention of a great Hearer, and a small Doer. Iam. 1. 23. A man may have Angelical knowledge, without Evangelical faith and sincerity.
S. Peters Hearers were said to be pricked in their hearts; and the consequent of that, was an humble and entire resignation of themselves to be governed by the Preacher and his Doctrine:
S. Peter's Hearers were said to be pricked in their hearts; and the consequent of that, was an humble and entire resignation of themselves to be governed by the Preacher and his Doctrine:
It is given somtimes to standers by, to discern not only the certainty, but the neerness and propinquity of Iudgement, from the senslesness and stupidity of those who are most concerned in it First make the heart of this people fat, &c. and th•n, let their Cities be desolate, &c. This is Gods method in punishing,
It is given sometimes to standers by, to discern not only the certainty, but the nearness and propinquity of Judgement, from the senselessness and stupidity of those who Are most concerned in it First make the heart of this people fat, etc. and th•n, let their Cities be desolate, etc. This is God's method in punishing,
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If thou hadst known at least in this thy day, &c. Luc 19. 42. 'Tis the ey-water of Repentance, that alone hath power to extinguish the flames of Gods wrathful indignation;
If thou Hadst known At least in this thy day, etc. Luke 19. 42. It's the ey-water of Repentance, that alone hath power to extinguish the flames of God's wrathful Indignation;
Thus faithful Abraham intercedes for wicked Sodom and Gomorrah, not by one question (as here the Prophet Esay) but by six several addresses and proposals;
Thus faithful Abraham intercedes for wicked Sodom and Gomorrah, not by one question (as Here the Prophet Isaiah) but by six several Addresses and proposals;
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by which he had brought it to this favourable issue, that if but ten righteous persons had been found therein, the Iudgement had been reversed, and those Cities spared.
by which he had brought it to this favourable issue, that if but ten righteous Persons had been found therein, the Judgement had been reversed, and those Cities spared.
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In one place, he seems to lay hold on Gods hand, by a holy Violence, insomuch that God seems to intreat for the use of his arm for the vindicating of his honour upon a Stubborn and rebellious Generation, in the language of a Supplicant.
In one place, he seems to lay hold on God's hand, by a holy Violence, insomuch that God seems to entreat for the use of his arm for the vindicating of his honour upon a Stubborn and rebellious Generation, in the language of a Supplicant.
And the Prophet Samuel, who (to his grief) lived to be a witness of many daring provocations in his time, would notwithstanding never cease to be their Advocate;
And the Prophet Samuel, who (to his grief) lived to be a witness of many daring provocations in his time, would notwithstanding never cease to be their Advocate;
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1. Sam. 12. 23. Nothing but the Prophet Ieremies express inhibition (pray not for this people) ought to abate the strength of a Prophets devotion and intercession for Gods people in the time of their extremity.
1. Sam. 12. 23. Nothing but the Prophet Jeremiahs express inhibition (pray not for this people) ought to abate the strength of a prophets devotion and Intercession for God's people in the time of their extremity.
That the patience and long suffering of Gods mercy, doth neither abate nor divert the proceedings of his Iustice. God is not as man, that threatens many times far beyond his intendments;
That the patience and long suffering of God's mercy, does neither abate nor divert the proceedings of his Justice God is not as man, that threatens many times Far beyond his intendments;
But adm•t there be certain desolation in Iudea, may not the Iews take she•ter in Egypt? No, The Prophet shews them the consequent of that fruitless designe, Isa. 30. They shall carry their riches,
But adm•t there be certain desolation in Iudea, may not the Iews take she•ter in Egypt? No, The Prophet shows them the consequent of that fruitless Design, Isaiah 30. They shall carry their riches,
for the manifestation of his power, and wrath upon that King, and people. God hath his quiver full of arrows, the magazine of his Iudgements is inexhaustible.
for the manifestation of his power, and wrath upon that King, and people. God hath his quiver full of arrows, the magazine of his Judgments is inexhaustible.
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What a black roll of Iudgements do we read of Levit. 26. and Deut. 26. and though we might suppose the spirit of a man able to undergo all that is there threatned:
What a black roll of Judgments do we read of Levit. 26. and Deuteronomy 26. and though we might suppose the Spirit of a man able to undergo all that is there threatened:
and to spin it out in a sugitive condition, with a burthen of horror upon him, greater then he is able to bear? What pleasure can a man take to live upon Earth, with Hell in his bosome? What satisfaction to be taken, in forsaking our Country,
and to spin it out in a sugitive condition, with a burden of horror upon him, greater then he is able to bear? What pleasure can a man take to live upon Earth, with Hell in his bosom? What satisfaction to be taken, in forsaking our Country,
whilst the not forsaking of our sins, gives us too much cause to suspect we are forsaken of God? Which leads me to the last general observation of the Text: and it is this.
while the not forsaking of our Sins, gives us too much cause to suspect we Are forsaken of God? Which leads me to the last general observation of the Text: and it is this.
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In the book of the Revelation, we have represented unto us by way of vision, many dreadful executions of Gods wrath, intimated unto us by the Sounding of several Trumpets, the opening of several Sea•s, the pouring out of several Vialls, &c. and then after all this (as a sad preparative to the grand account, which every man must give at the Tribunal of Iudgement) we read of this fatal and final determination, He that is unjust, •et him be uujust still;
In the book of the Revelation, we have represented unto us by Way of vision, many dreadful executions of God's wrath, intimated unto us by the Sounding of several Trumpets, the opening of several Sea•s, the pouring out of several Vials, etc. and then After all this (as a sad preparative to the grand account, which every man must give At the Tribunal of Judgement) we read of this fatal and final determination, He that is unjust, •et him be uujust still;
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shall be lest impenetrable to his own ruine, and destruction. It was a sore, and a grievous servitude which th• Israelites sustained under the unreasonable,
shall be lest impenetrable to his own ruin, and destruction. It was a soar, and a grievous servitude which th• Israelites sustained under the unreasonable,
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and it is very probable that Iacob understood what would befal his posterity in Egypt, long before he went down thither, God having communicated the same to his Grandfather Abraham, as appears Gen. 15 13. Know of a surety, that thy seed shall be a stranger in a Land that is not theirs,
and it is very probable that Iacob understood what would befall his posterity in Egypt, long before he went down thither, God having communicated the same to his Grandfather Abraham, as appears Gen. 15 13. Know of a surety, that thy seed shall be a stranger in a Land that is not theirs,
They mourned, and no man did put on his ornaments, Exod. 33. 4. How far we have forfeited the cond•ct of a gracious God in our former designes and engagements, I take no pleasure to remember.
They mourned, and no man did put on his Ornament, Exod 33. 4. How Far we have forfeited the cond•ct of a gracious God in our former designs and engagements, I take no pleasure to Remember.
Isa. 50. 1. and as certain, that when a people forsake their God, God will also forsake and estrange himself from that people. 2. Chron 15. 2. So that,
Isaiah 50. 1. and as certain, that when a people forsake their God, God will also forsake and estrange himself from that people. 2. Chronicles 15. 2. So that,
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The Schoolmen distinguishing of poena Sensus, and poena Damni; conclude the loss of heaven, and the want of Gods presence, a far heavier judgement the• the pains of Hell, sustained in everlasting chains of darkness.
The Schoolmen distinguishing of poena Sensus, and poena Damn; conclude the loss of heaven, and the want of God's presence, a Far Heavier judgement the• the pains of Hell, sustained in everlasting chains of darkness.
and that it had been better men had never known the way of righteousness, then after the knowledge, Taste and Experience of that way of life, to turn away,
and that it had been better men had never known the Way of righteousness, then After the knowledge, Taste and Experience of that Way of life, to turn away,
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but a certain fearful looking for of Iudgement, and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries. Heb. 10. 26. 27. The sum of all these general Considerations, is but this;
but a certain fearful looking for of Judgement, and fiery Indignation, which shall devour the Adversaries. Hebrew 10. 26. 27. The sum of all these general Considerations, is but this;
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their hearts so fat, their ears so heavie, their eyes so wilfully shut, that they will neither discern the threatnings of an angry God, not be awakened by the visible executions of his Iudgements;
their hearts so fat, their ears so heavy, their eyes so wilfully shut, that they will neither discern the threatenings of an angry God, not be awakened by the visible executions of his Judgments;
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Quos perdere vult Deus, dementa• prius Not to dismisse these generals without some sh•rt Application. You have heard your Prophet, and seen his Commission. Only the Scene is changed.
Quos Perdere vult Deus, dementa• prius Not to dismiss these generals without Some sh•rt Application. You have herd your Prophet, and seen his Commission. Only the Scene is changed.
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(tha• is) not the tenth part of what was sown ▪ and our Land, which was wont to be a lender unto other Nations, hath been cursed into a blasted and borrowing condition:
(tha• is) not the tenth part of what was sown ▪ and our Land, which was wont to be a lender unto other nations, hath been cursed into a blasted and borrowing condition:
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and Caterpillers, and all manner of Egyptian Vermine? What swarms of frogs (from the bottomless pit) have crept into our houses, croking out their own frauds,
and Caterpillars, and all manner of Egyptian Vermin? What swarms of frogs (from the bottomless pit) have crept into our houses, croaking out their own frauds,
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and pernicious fallacies, to the seduction of men, and women, laden with sins, led about with divers lusts? What palpable (and more then Egyptian) darkness hath followed hereupon in all places? and sure,
and pernicious fallacies, to the seduction of men, and women, laden with Sins, led about with diverse Lustiest? What palpable (and more then Egyptian) darkness hath followed hereupon in all places? and sure,
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if our waters have not been turned into blood; our earth hath been miserably drenched and soaked with Christian, Prot•stant, English, Noble, Royall blo•d;
if our waters have not been turned into blood; our earth hath been miserably drenched and soaked with Christian, Prot•stant, English, Noble, Royal blo•d;
and (which is beyond all this.) The plague of Pharaohs impenitent and obdurate Spirit, hath so far seized upon our souls, that though we are brought into the red sea of affliction, and surrounded on every side with hovering destruction,
and (which is beyond all this.) The plague of Pharaohs impenitent and obdurate Spirit, hath so Far seized upon our Souls, that though we Are brought into the read sea of affliction, and surrounded on every side with hovering destruction,
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The Scripture tells us, that of those many thousands to whom the good Land of Canaan was promised, two only survived •o be invested in the possession, all the rest were cut off in the wilderness, by the iniquity of their own sinful provocations.
The Scripture tells us, that of those many thousands to whom the good Land of Canaan was promised, two only survived •o be invested in the possession, all the rest were Cut off in the Wilderness, by the iniquity of their own sinful provocations.
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and the crying raigning sins of our Land, are (many of them) such as go aforehand to Iudgement, (that is) such as shall certainly find the severe hand of God in their punishment on this side the grave: but I am not sure;
and the crying reigning Sins of our Land, Are (many of them) such as go aforehand to Judgement, (that is) such as shall Certainly find the severe hand of God in their punishment on this side the grave: but I am not sure;
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To effect these our greedy desires, the ways of Policy and divided Applications to divers parties and factions, is very intricate, unsafe, and hard to hit.
To Effect these our greedy Desires, the ways of Policy and divided Applications to diverse parties and factions, is very intricate, unsafe, and hard to hit.
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But no expedient (for the healing of a Land wasted with wo, and misery) like unto that of the Text, (Repentance and a sincere Conversion unto God.) Let this be don• first,
But no expedient (for the healing of a Land wasted with woe, and misery) like unto that of the Text, (Repentance and a sincere Conversion unto God.) Let this be don• First,
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Oh then, let your Prayers, and T• … rs, and improved Conversations, be now more fortunate and successful in the service of your Soveraign: then all your former riotousness and debauchery hath been fruitful only in mischiefs, and misc•ryings.
O then, let your Prayers, and T• … rs, and improved Conversations, be now more fortunate and successful in the service of your Sovereign: then all your former riotousness and debauchery hath been fruitful only in mischiefs, and misc•ryings.
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Who would not discard a Contestation, an animosity, 〈 ◊ 〉 bosom and beloved sin, to qualif• himself for so glorious an Employment, as the restauration of a Glorious Church, and a Flourishing Kingdom, invaded,
Who would not discard a Contestation, an animosity, 〈 ◊ 〉 bosom and Beloved since, to qualif• himself for so glorious an Employment, as the restauration of a Glorious Church, and a Flourishing Kingdom, invaded,
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and resolved, as to hazard and forsake their neerest Interests and Relations, rather th•n deliberately to make Shipwrack of their faith and Allegeance; and yet to see the same men,
and resolved, as to hazard and forsake their nearest Interests and Relations, rather th•n deliberately to make Shipwreck of their faith and Allegiance; and yet to see the same men,
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as weak and unstable as water in bearing up against a petty paultry lust, and in denying themselves in their own vicious sensualities? Which gives occasion to many men to doubt,
as weak and unstable as water in bearing up against a Petty paltry lust, and in denying themselves in their own vicious Sensualities? Which gives occasion to many men to doubt,
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but the perils of all perils, are the perils by our own Country men. 2. Cot. 11. 26. Our Condition, not unlike that which is described by the same Apostle in another place.
but the perils of all perils, Are the perils by our own Country men. 2. Cot. 11. 26. Our Condition, not unlike that which is described by the same Apostle in Another place.
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Persecuted, but (we hope in Christ, not under the Doom in the Text) not forsaken of our God In these p•rils and perplexities, our securest way will be, to betake our selves unto his shel•er and Protecton, who is the confidence of all the end of the earth,
Persecuted, but (we hope in christ, not under the Doom in the Text) not forsaken of our God In these p•rils and perplexities, our securest Way will be, to betake our selves unto his shel•er and Protecton, who is the confidence of all the end of the earth,
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Thus I have shewed the several kernels of this Pomgranate; but to have ins•sted particularly upon every one of them, would have swelled this Treatise beyond its intended Bulk;
Thus I have showed the several kernels of this Pomegranate; but to have ins•sted particularly upon every one of them, would have swelled this Treatise beyond its intended Bulk;
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In that black roll of curses we read of Deut. 28. the greatest (to my appr•hension) is that which is set down v. 28. The Lord shall smite thee with madness,
In that black roll of curses we read of Deuteronomy 28. the greatest (to my appr•hension) is that which is Set down v. 28. The Lord shall smite thee with madness,
And Salomon in that excellent prayer which he made at the Dedication of the Temple, makes the knowledge and removal of this plague of the heart, to be the characteristick note of true repentance,
And Solomon in that excellent prayer which he made At the Dedication of the Temple, makes the knowledge and removal of this plague of the heart, to be the characteristic note of true Repentance,
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That which we read so frequently in Scripture of the Sons of Belial, men that lived (in their generations) Absque jugo, without any yoke of Religion, or Government upon them.
That which we read so frequently in Scripture of the Sons of Belial, men that lived (in their generations) Absque Jugo, without any yoke of Religion, or Government upon them.
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That which the Psalmist speaks of a people, whose hearts were as fat as grease, (or as brawn, according to the vulgar translation) Psal. 119. 70. That which the Prophet Ezekiel speaks of an Impudent,
That which the Psalmist speaks of a people, whose hearts were as fat as grease, (or as brawn, according to the Vulgar Translation) Psalm 119. 70. That which the Prophet Ezekielem speaks of an Impudent,
as with an hot iron. 1. Tim. 4. 2. That, which he calls elsewhere, Blindness of heart, in those who (being past feeling) have given themselves over unto licentiousness, to work all uncleaness with greediness, Eph. 4. 18. 19. That which he calls a strong delusion in those who are designed to believe a lie to their own destruction. 2. Thess. 2. 11. That which he calls the darkness and defilement of the mind and Conscience.
as with an hight iron. 1. Tim. 4. 2. That, which he calls elsewhere, Blindness of heart, in those who (being passed feeling) have given themselves over unto licentiousness, to work all uncleanness with greediness, Ephesians 4. 18. 19. That which he calls a strong delusion in those who Are designed to believe a lie to their own destruction. 2. Thess 2. 11. That which he calls the darkness and defilement of the mind and Conscience.
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Tit. 1. 15. The same is the desperate disease of the fat heart in the Text. All these are but so many expressions of the same Malignitie in the Soul. So that by the fat heart, we are to understand such a Brawny, obstinate,
Tit. 1. 15. The same is the desperate disease of the fat heart in the Text. All these Are but so many expressions of the same Malignity in the Soul. So that by the fat heart, we Are to understand such a Brawny, obstinate,
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We say in Philosophy; Qualitates intenduntur, & remittuntur. All Qualities admit of intensions and degrees. For as in Artificial Contrivances, one wheel insers the motion of another;
We say in Philosophy; Qualities intenduntur, & remittuntur. All Qualities admit of intentions and Degrees. For as in Artificial Contrivances, one wheel inferiors the motion of Another;
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As in Matters Military, a small defeat at first, may be the occasion of a total Rout: So in Matters Spiritual, per s•elera ad scelus, one iniquity is ordinarily the dore and preparative to another, till at last the sin becoms of a scarlet dye;
As in Matters Military, a small defeat At First, may be the occasion of a total Rout: So in Matters Spiritual, per s•elera ad scelus, one iniquity is ordinarily the door and preparative to Another, till At last the since becomes of a scarlet die;
and one Judgem•nt (if not entertain•d as coming from the just hand of God;) becomes a fatal preparative to another, till at last the soul becoms palseystricken,
and one Judgem•nt (if not entertain•d as coming from the just hand of God;) becomes a fatal preparative to Another, till At last the soul becomes palseystricken,
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Thus it fares with this Porosis tes Kardias. This Infatuation, or Obduration of the Heart •s of several Kinds or Degrees; I shall speak only of three of them,
Thus it fares with this Porosis tes Kardias. This Infatuation, or Obduration of the Heart •s of several Kinds or Degrees; I shall speak only of three of them,
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and 'tis no shame for us to acknowledge the vilenesse of our natural pollution, according as Ezechiel describes it. Ezech. 16. 4. 5. 6. For till we are clen•ed of this filthinesse,
and it's no shame for us to acknowledge the vileness of our natural pollution, according as Ezechiel describes it. Ezekiel 16. 4. 5. 6. For till we Are clen•ed of this filthiness,
and I will give you an heart of flesh, E•ech. 36. 26. So that, when God is said to harden any mans heart, it is not to be understood of any positive act, or operation upon the heart, making that ha•d and impenetrable, which before, was soft and pliable;
and I will give you an heart of Flesh, E•ech. 36. 26. So that, when God is said to harden any men heart, it is not to be understood of any positive act, or operation upon the heart, making that ha•d and impenetrable, which before, was soft and pliable;
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Thus we read of Sihon King of the Amorites, that when the Israelites would have passed peaceably through his territory, paying not only for their meat, but for their water, and pawning their faith only to passe along the high way, without turning e•ther to the right hand or to the le•t:
Thus we read of Sihon King of the amorites, that when the Israelites would have passed peaceably through his territory, paying not only for their meat, but for their water, and pawning their faith only to pass along the high Way, without turning e•ther to the right hand or to the le•t:
It is said, that God hardned his Spirit, and made his heart obstinate, Deut 2. 30. (that is) he lest him to be ruined by his own natural peevish, and unfriendly disposition;
It is said, that God hardened his Spirit, and made his heart obstinate, Deuteronomy 2. 30. (that is) he lest him to be ruined by his own natural peevish, and unfriendly disposition;
A kind of poison extracted out of many venomous and destructive simples; A custom contracted by the iteration and repetition of many vitious and ungodly actions.
A kind of poison extracted out of many venomous and destructive simples; A custom contracted by the iteration and repetition of many vicious and ungodly actions.
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yet there is an apparent difference between the hardness of iron in the Ore, and the hardness of iron in the Anvil; That in the Ore is hard by nature; That in the Anvil, is hardned by designe,
yet there is an apparent difference between the hardness of iron in the Over, and the hardness of iron in the Anvil; That in the Over is hard by nature; That in the Anvil, is hardened by Design,
For as in the Natural Constitution, that which is but a slim• visious humour, in the stomack, is by the heat of the body compacted into gravel, and (by the continual acc•ssion of this gr• … e substance) is digested into a stone in the reins or in the bladder, which grows there to such a mag•itude, that it becomes a disease, which is seldome cured but with extreme paine and hazard of the patient:
For as in the Natural Constitution, that which is but a slim• Vicious humour, in the stomach, is by the heat of the body compacted into gravel, and (by the continual acc•ssion of this gr• … e substance) is digested into a stone in the reins or in the bladder, which grows there to such a mag•itude, that it becomes a disease, which is seldom cured but with extreme pain and hazard of the patient:
by the strength of Custom, and encouragement of Delight, becoms a second nature, a Necessitie, whereby a man is so far ensnared and fettered with the cords of his own twisting, that he becoms prisoner and slave unto himself, and his own corrupt affections;
by the strength of Custom, and encouragement of Delight, becomes a second nature, a Necessity, whereby a man is so Far Ensnared and fettered with the cords of his own twisting, that he becomes prisoner and slave unto himself, and his own corrupt affections;
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Were it certainly revealed from heaven to the common swearer, that the next oath he swore he should incur the sentence of Dathan and Abiram, and be carried away quick to Hell, I perswade my selfe he were not able to forbear;
Were it Certainly revealed from heaven to the Common swearer, that the next oath he swore he should incur the sentence of Dathan and Abiram, and be carried away quick to Hell, I persuade my self he were not able to forbear;
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And truly, though custom in some cases may be a good plea in Law; yet I am sure, 'tis a very bad one in Divinity. A man that should be arraigned at the bar of Iustice for taking a purse upon the high wey,
And truly, though custom in Some cases may be a good plea in Law; yet I am sure, it's a very bad one in Divinity. A man that should be arraigned At the bar of justice for taking a purse upon the high weigh,
his Grace turned into want•nnesse, the motions of his good Spirit, vilified and rejected; no abatement of sin, no improvement in Grace, notwithstanding all his stripes and Fatherly Corrections:
his Grace turned into want•nnesse, the motions of his good Spirit, vilified and rejected; no abatement of since, no improvement in Grace, notwithstanding all his stripes and Fatherly Corrections:
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Then (as a just reward and punishment of this wilfulness) God delivers up such a man unto himself, withdraws the sweet influence of his grace, suffers him to take his full swinge in wickednesse,
Then (as a just reward and punishment of this wilfulness) God delivers up such a man unto himself, withdraws the sweet influence of his grace, suffers him to take his full swinge in wickedness,
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Thus Senacharibs best argument to perswade Ierusalem to revolt from good King Hezechiah, is drawn from the successe of his sword, upon the men and gods of Hamah, Arpad, and and Sepheruaim; and from thence he inferr'd, that therefore the Lord of hosts should not deliver Ierusalem out of his hand;
Thus Senacharibs best argument to persuade Ierusalem to revolt from good King Hezekiah, is drawn from the success of his sword, upon the men and God's of Hamah, Arpad, and and Sephervaim; and from thence he inferred, that Therefore the Lord of hosts should not deliver Ierusalem out of his hand;
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And never under•tood the guilt of his Blasphemy, nor the falacy of his argument, nor the vanity of Nisrock his Idol, till he felt the power of his maker,
And never under•tood the guilt of his Blasphemy, nor the fallacy of his argument, nor the vanity of Nisrock his Idol, till he felt the power of his maker,
When the greatnesse of Nebuchadnezzars power and conquest lifted him up so high, that he forgot he was a man; God brought him down and humbled him into the very nature and condition of a beast.
When the greatness of Nebuchadnezar's power and conquest lifted him up so high, that he forgotten he was a man; God brought him down and humbled him into the very nature and condition of a beast.
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And the same Prophet takes notice of some of Gods own people, that were waxen fat, and shined, that overpassed the deeds of the wicked, that did not Iudge the cause of the Fatherlesse, &c. and yet they prospered until the day of Gods visitation came upon them. Thus was Egypt gro•n as a fair heyfer, and her men in the midst of her,
And the same Prophet Takes notice of Some of God's own people, that were waxed fat, and shined, that overpassed the Deeds of the wicked, that did not Judge the cause of the Fatherless, etc. and yet they prospered until the day of God's Visitation Come upon them. Thus was Egypt gro•n as a fair heifer, and her men in the midst of her,
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then thine heart be lifted up, and thou forget the Lord thy God, &c. Deut. 8. 11. 12. 13 14. The Psalmist speaks very home and close to our purpose, who (describing the wickeds day of Sunshine) saith, Their eys stand out with fatn•sse, they have more then heart cou•d wish, they are not in trouble,
then thine heart be lifted up, and thou forget the Lord thy God, etc. Deuteronomy 8. 11. 12. 13 14. The Psalmist speaks very home and close to our purpose, who (describing the wickeds day of Sunshine) Says, Their eyes stand out with fatn•sse, they have more then heart cou•d wish, they Are not in trouble,
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thou doest set them in slippery places, thou castest them down to destruction, how are they brought into desolation in a moment• They are utterly consumed with t•rrors.
thou dost Set them in slippery places, thou Chastest them down to destruction, how Are they brought into desolation in a moment• They Are utterly consumed with t•rrors.
Eccl. 7. 15. and S. Paul saith, If in this life only we had hope in Christ, (speaking there of the Saints and servants of God) we were of all men the most miserable. 1. Cor. 15. 19.
Ecclesiastes 7. 15. and S. Paul Says, If in this life only we had hope in christ, (speaking there of the Saints and Servants of God) we were of all men the most miserable. 1. Cor. 15. 19.
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I have produced all these Text• • … d Instances for no other purpose, but to shew the vanity and imposture of these times, which have built so much upon so false and rotten a foundation,
I have produced all these Text• • … worser Instances for no other purpose, but to show the vanity and imposture of these times, which have built so much upon so false and rotten a Foundation,
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So that, however ignorant and ungrounded men, and somtimes Gods own select and peculiar servants, (as Iob, and David,) may stumble at the prosperity of fools and wicked men;
So that, however ignorant and ungrounded men, and sometimes God's own select and peculiar Servants, (as Job, and David,) may Stumble At the Prosperity of Fools and wicked men;
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yet let them but approach the Sanctuary of God, and there consult his Sacred Oracles; they shall find, that the stations of these men are set in dark and slippery places;
yet let them but approach the Sanctuary of God, and there consult his Sacred Oracles; they shall find, that the stations of these men Are Set in dark and slippery places;
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And for those of our Age and Nation, who have built their greatnesse upon the ruines and rubbish of a glorious Church, and a flourishing Kingdom; that have fatted themselves with the blood of their brethren,
And for those of our Age and nation, who have built their greatness upon the ruins and rubbish of a glorious Church, and a flourishing Kingdom; that have fatted themselves with the blood of their brothers,
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and from the Tayl of the people, have advanced themselves to such a pitch, as to be able to trample upon the head and throne of Majesty it self, however these men may flatter and applaud themselves in the successe of their own Councels and Contrivances;
and from the Tail of the people, have advanced themselves to such a pitch, as to be able to trample upon the head and throne of Majesty it self, however these men may flatter and applaud themselves in the success of their own Counsels and Contrivances;
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and by an Hysteron Proteron, conclude and infer Godliness from Gain, and not Gain from Godliness ▪ Sanctity from Success, and not Success from Sanctity; I could wish they would be advised to suspend their Iudgement of Gods secret decree upon our Nation, till they have seen the last Act upon the stage.
and by an Hysteron Proteron, conclude and infer Godliness from Gain, and not Gain from Godliness ▪ Sanctity from Success, and not Success from Sanctity; I could wish they would be advised to suspend their Judgement of God's secret Decree upon our nation, till they have seen the last Act upon the stage.
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There is a Tragical Scene will one day shew it self, whensoever God shall draw the curtain, it shall then appear to all the world, that their webs shall not become garments,
There is a Tragical Scene will one day show it self, whensoever God shall draw the curtain, it shall then appear to all the world, that their webs shall not become garments,
Iob 15. 21. In the mean time, I shall only recommend unto them two Texts of Scripture, which I wish may be well studied and digested of Them. The one is Isa. 30. 12. 13. Thus saith the holy one of Israel;
Job 15. 21. In the mean time, I shall only recommend unto them two Texts of Scripture, which I wish may be well studied and digested of Them. The one is Isaiah 30. 12. 13. Thus Says the holy one of Israel;
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I shall dismiss this point with two Cautions only, the one concerns the right stating of our Iudgement; and that is, That we would not think the worse but the better of our Religion, for the cruel persecution which the Devil by these infernal instruments, hath raised against it.
I shall dismiss this point with two Cautions only, the one concerns the right stating of our Judgement; and that is, That we would not think the Worse but the better of our Religion, for the cruel persecution which the devil by these infernal Instruments, hath raised against it.
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There wer• some in the Psalmists time, that irreligiously demanded, saying, where is now the God of the Hebrews? And there are, (even of those that have laid the train to our Destruction) that demand with as much insolence as absurdity;
There wer• Some in the Psalmists time, that irreligiously demanded, saying, where is now the God of the Hebrews? And there Are, (even of those that have laid the train to our Destruction) that demand with as much insolence as absurdity;
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but where is it now? To whom we answer, That it is now where it was before Luthers time, that is, under the Eclipse of Persecution. They may with as much reason demand (with those useful instruments of theirs, the Sectaries) where is the Kings power now in England? Since it is not exercised a• present by any persons deputed by his Majesty, nor in any part of that Is•and, that I know of, which if they do;
but where is it now? To whom we answer, That it is now where it was before Luthers time, that is, under the Eclipse of Persecution. They may with as much reason demand (with those useful Instruments of theirs, the Sectaries) where is the Kings power now in England? Since it is not exercised a• present by any Persons deputed by his Majesty, nor in any part of that Is•and, that I know of, which if they do;
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In promptu est responsio; Every true hearted Englishman h•th his answer ready, (though he dare not speak it out) namely, That the Kings power (however trampled upon by Rebels and Regicides) lives still, (and long may it) in the hearts, of all his faithful and loyal subjects.
In promptu est responsio; Every true hearted Englishman h•th his answer ready, (though he Dare not speak it out) namely, That the Kings power (however trampled upon by Rebels and Regicides) lives still, (and long may it) in the hearts, of all his faithful and loyal subject's.
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we are neither Millenaries, nor Papists; We pretend not to be members of a glorious visible triumphant Chur•h; We esteem it mercy eno•gh to be of the despised members of a Church Militant; to be of the posterity of the woman persecuted by the great red dragon into the wilderness;
we Are neither Millennials, nor Papists; We pretend not to be members of a glorious visible triumphant Chur•h; We esteem it mercy eno•gh to be of the despised members of a Church Militant; to be of the posterity of the woman persecuted by the great read dragon into the Wilderness;
was wroth with the woman, and resolves to make war with the remnaut of her seed for ever. Rev. 12. 17. The other Caution concerns our Conversations; That as we would not think the worse of our faith:
was wroth with the woman, and resolves to make war with the remnaut of her seed for ever. Rev. 12. 17. The other Caution concerns our Conversations; That as we would not think the Worse of our faith:
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and that our wilful and resolved wickednesses, are of a more fatal and pernicious influence, then our highest courages, or most active performances can compensate.
and that our wilful and resolved Wickednesses, Are of a more fatal and pernicious influence, then our highest courages, or most active performances can compensate.
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Let that Military Caution of Moses be set seriously before our eys. When the host goeth forth against thine enemies, then keep thee from every wickned thing.
Let that Military Caution of Moses be Set seriously before our eyes. When the host Goes forth against thine enemies, then keep thee from every wickned thing.
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and how far we may wound our friends and their designs at any distance, would be seriously thought on by all that wish us good luck, and that we may prosper in the name of Lord.
and how Far we may wound our Friends and their designs At any distance, would be seriously Thought on by all that wish us good luck, and that we may prosper in the name of Lord.
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2. Somtimes God suffers the hearts of such as hate to be reformed, to be hardned and infatuated per•inisterium Diaboli, by the service and ministry of our grand enemy the Divel. For the Angels which kept not their first estate, are not so reserved in chains under darkness;
2. Sometimes God suffers the hearts of such as hate to be reformed, to be hardened and infatuated per•inisterium Diaboli, by the service and Ministry of our grand enemy the devil. For the Angels which kept not their First estate, Are not so reserved in chains under darkness;
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and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world, he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him, Rev. 12. 9. And our Saviour compares the Kingdom of heaven, to a man who sowed good seed in his fi•ld,
and Satan, which deceives the Whole world, he was cast out into the earth, and his Angels were cast out with him, Rev. 12. 9. And our Saviour compares the Kingdom of heaven, to a man who sowed good seed in his fi•ld,
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Mat. 13. 24. 25. Almighty God hath four principal fields, Heaven, Paradise, the Church, and mans heart. In heaven, Lucifer sowed pride; In Paradise, Satan sowed disobedience; In the Church he soweth Schismes and Heresies; and in mans heart he sows all manner of unlawful sects.
Mathew 13. 24. 25. Almighty God hath four principal fields, Heaven, Paradise, the Church, and men heart. In heaven, Lucifer sowed pride; In Paradise, Satan sowed disobedience; In the Church he Soweth Schisms and Heresies; and in men heart he Sovus all manner of unlawful Sects.
And for the great harvest he gains by his unw•aried industry in sowing, he is called the God of this world, the prince of the ayr, who ruleth in the hearts of the children of disobedience.
And for the great harvest he gains by his unw•aried industry in sowing, he is called the God of this world, the Prince of the air, who Ruleth in the hearts of the children of disobedience.
It is said of Judas Iscariot, that after he had rec•ived the sop from his masters hand (which was the signal discovery which of the twelve should prove the Traitor:) that Satan entr•d into him, Ioh. 13. 27. What advis• this infernal tutor dictated unto him, is s•t down V. 2. He put into his heart to betray his master;
It is said of Judas Iscariot, that After he had rec•ived the sop from his Masters hand (which was the signal discovery which of the twelve should prove the Traitor:) that Satan entr•d into him, John 13. 27. What advis• this infernal tutor dictated unto him, is s•t down V. 2. He put into his heart to betray his master;
which was prophesied long besore, that Satan should stand at his right hand, Psal. 109. 6. It was very proper and natural, that the Divel should have the sole conduct of Iudas, who was to be the guide unto them who were to take Jesus. All Tr•ason,
which was prophesied long besore, that Satan should stand At his right hand, Psalm 109. 6. It was very proper and natural, that the devil should have the sole conduct of Iudas, who was to be the guide unto them who were to take jesus. All Tr•ason,
should be left to the mercy of a Spirit so full of malice, that (when he cannot have his full blow a• man) receives some satisfaction in the destruction of an herd of swine; Mar. 3. 12. We read of Ahab, that being designed (by the Iustice of God) to fall at Ramoth Gilead;
should be left to the mercy of a Spirit so full of malice, that (when he cannot have his full blow a• man) receives Some satisfaction in the destruction of an heard of Swine; Mar. 3. 12. We read of Ahab, that being designed (by the justice of God) to fallen At Ramoth Gilead;
and propounding a very plausible way to effect his designe (namely by being a lying Spirit in the mouth of all his Prophers) he gains a Commission (or rather a Permission) to go and act accordingly:
and propounding a very plausible Way to Effect his Design (namely by being a lying Spirit in the Mouth of all his Prophers) he gains a Commission (or rather a Permission) to go and act accordingly:
Where we may pause a little, and enquire, what was the reason the Divel was so active and officious in this service? Was it to befriend the Syrian army with a glorious victory? 'Tis not likely he should be friend to any party, who is the irreconciliable enemy of all mankind:
Where we may pause a little, and inquire, what was the reason the devil was so active and officious in this service? Was it to befriend the Syrian army with a glorious victory? It's not likely he should be friend to any party, who is the irreconciliable enemy of all mankind:
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Or was it for the accomplishment of Eliahs Prophecy concerning Ahabs fall? Doubtlesse, the promoting and accomplishing Gods Truth, (quatenus his Truth) is no very pleasing employment to a lying Spirit:
Or was it for the accomplishment of Elijah's Prophecy Concerning Ahabs fallen? Doubtless, the promoting and accomplishing God's Truth, (quatenus his Truth) is no very pleasing employment to a lying Spirit:
He that was a Lyar from the beginning, and the arch Patron of all imposture, would certainly change Gods Truth into a lye, if the thing were possible,
He that was a Liar from the beginning, and the arch Patron of all imposture, would Certainly change God's Truth into a lie, if the thing were possible,
his malice strikes at the King of Israel, that in that one blow he m•ght •ound all the thousands of Is•ael: He knew well, that if the sheperd were once but smitten, the sheep would immediatly b• scattered into misery and confusion enough.
his malice strikes At the King of Israel, that in that one blow he m•ght •ound all the thousands of Is•ael: He knew well, that if thee Shepherd were once but smitten, the sheep would immediately b• scattered into misery and confusion enough.
And therefore for this grand purpose he whers all his endeavours, for this he Councels the King of Assiri• to issue out a Command, saying, Fight neither with small nor great, save only with the King of Israel.
And Therefore for this grand purpose he wheres all his endeavours, for this he Counsels the King of Assiri• to issue out a Command, saying, Fight neither with small nor great, save only with the King of Israel.
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as sheep that have no shepherd (at least no shepherd where he should be) and in this our sad confusion, we are not without good store of Foxes, and Tygers, and wolves in sheeps clothing preying upon us:
as sheep that have no shepherd (At least not shepherd where he should be) and in this our sad confusion, we Are not without good store of Foxes, and Tigers, and wolves in Sheep clothing preying upon us:
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and hath he been lesse active and busie in ours? Was he so active and busie in cutting of an Ahab from the Throne of Israel; and hath he been lesse active and busie in cutting of an Hezechiah from the Throne of England? Was it the language of the lying Spirit in th• Prophets of those times, Go up and pr•sper: and is it not the language of the same Spirit in the b'ack mouthes of our Prophets, Go on and prosper in the most prodigious ways that ever •he Sun beheld? Was Michaiah smitten,
and hath he been less active and busy in ours? Was he so active and busy in cutting of an Ahab from the Throne of Israel; and hath he been less active and busy in cutting of an Hezekiah from the Throne of England? Was it the language of the lying Spirit in th• prophets of those times, Go up and pr•sper: and is it not the language of the same Spirit in the b'ack mouths of our prophets, Go on and prosper in the most prodigious ways that ever •he Sun beheld? Was Michaiah smitten,
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And are not our Micaiahs, our Prophets, as vilely and villanously intreated by our Pashurs and Zedechias among the Prophets, and by our Ammons and Governours among the people? I would to God that many of us, (the Lords Prophets) had but so much as bread and water, that we could call our own, till our Soveraign Lord the King were setled in his Throne in peace.
And Are not our Micaiah's, our prophets, as vilely and villanously entreated by our Pashurs and Zedechiah among the prophets, and by our Ammons and Governors among the people? I would to God that many of us, (the lords prophets) had but so much as bred and water, that we could call our own, till our Sovereign Lord the King were settled in his Throne in peace.
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and all Gospel into the private whisper of a seducing and destructive spirit? And all power (under the permission of the supreme wheel) receives its Commission from the Prince of the ayr, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience?
and all Gospel into the private whisper of a seducing and destructive Spirit? And all power (under the permission of the supreme wheel) receives its Commission from the Prince of the air, the Spirit that now works in the children of disobedience?
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He that in the b•ginning seduced the first woman in the form of a Serpent (and by that imposture introduced a general inundation of iniquity upon the world) is now grown so wise,
He that in the b•ginning seduced the First woman in the from of a Serpent (and by that imposture introduced a general inundation of iniquity upon the world) is now grown so wise,
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And in this white and Saintlike disguise, has leave from a just God, to whisper to the Consciences of wilful and unstable men, such strange delusions, under the pretence of new light•,
And in this white and Saintlike disguise, has leave from a just God, to whisper to the Consciences of wilful and unstable men, such strange delusions, under the pretence of new light•,
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And therefore to wave a particular Narration of the whimseys and phrensies which the boldnesse and madnesse of these times hath thrust out into the world, together with the absurdities, defects, a•d haesitations in prayer, which have been pinned upon the Sacred Spirit of God,
And Therefore to wave a particular Narration of the whimsies and frenzies which the boldness and madness of these times hath thrust out into the world, together with the absurdities, defects, a•d hesitations in prayer, which have been pinned upon the Sacred Spirit of God,
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He that shall take up his stand in his Sanctuary of God, and from the pillar of truth (established upon the clear word of God) shall take a survey of the Doctrines and Principles which have commenced of late yeers, together with the general belief and adherence which hath been given unto them:
He that shall take up his stand in his Sanctuary of God, and from the pillar of truth (established upon the clear word of God) shall take a survey of the Doctrines and Principles which have commenced of late Years, together with the general belief and adherence which hath been given unto them:
and the B•nishment (or rather Burial) of Meeknesse, Patience, Peace, Charity, and all Evangelical graces, in the man•gery of their designs so full of gloriou• pretenses;
and the B•nishment (or rather Burial) of Meekness, Patience, Peace, Charity, and all Evangelical graces, in the man•gery of their designs so full of gloriou• pretences;
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must either resolve aforehand to wink and blind himself by partiality and designe, or els be enforced to conclude from the fruits we have reaped, that the seed was never taken out of Gods granary; but that it hath been t•e Businesse and Industry of our envious Adversary, to sow his tares, to the great encrease of his peculiar harvest,
must either resolve aforehand to wink and blind himself by partiality and Design, or Else be Enforced to conclude from the fruits we have reaped, that the seed was never taken out of God's granary; but that it hath been t•e Business and Industry of our envious Adversary, to sow his tares, to the great increase of his peculiar harvest,
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So that, as when God opened the eys of Elishas servant, he saw then visibly the protection of that heavenly host, which before he was not able to discern;
So that, as when God opened the eyes of Elisha's servant, he saw then visibly the protection of that heavenly host, which before he was not able to discern;
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and abused and ensnared into so much misery and ruine. Thus, Deus deficit, gratiam detrahendo. Diabolus afficit, maliciam apponendo; homo seipsum inficit duritiem contrahendo.
and abused and Ensnared into so much misery and ruin. Thus, Deus deficit, gratiam detrahendo. Diabolus afficit, maliciam apponendo; homo seipsum inficit duritiem contrahendo.
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They are inclosed in their own fat, and therefore their mouth speaketh great swelling words, Psal. 17. 10. But more of this when I shall speak of the Symptomes of Infatuation.
They Are enclosed in their own fat, and Therefore their Mouth speaks great swelling words, Psalm 17. 10. But more of this when I shall speak of the Symptoms of Infatuation.
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for that wisdom is always pure and peaceable, &c. but a wisdom in contending and quarrelling, in managing strife and bitternesse, with most advantage to our selves;
for that Wisdom is always pure and peaceable, etc. but a Wisdom in contending and quarreling, in managing strife and bitterness, with most advantage to our selves;
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It shal be our wisdom to enquire carefully into all these, and above all these to be alwayes awake to the danger and deception of our own false heart, which is very prone to entertain and swallow what is most pallatable unto flesh a•d blood.
It shall be our Wisdom to inquire carefully into all these, and above all these to be always awake to the danger and deception of our own false heart, which is very prove to entertain and swallow what is most palatable unto Flesh a•d blood.
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That we would conceive our Christian reputation very much concerned, in bidding defiance to this Enemy, Most men are bold only in bragging they have great courage;
That we would conceive our Christian reputation very much concerned, in bidding defiance to this Enemy, Most men Are bold only in bragging they have great courage;
and Gods protection: Moses requires no more of •hem, but only to stand still, and they should see the Salvation of God A man would th•nk it no small encouragement to men of Military employment, to be assured before they went out to battel, that their enemie• would certainly fly,
and God's protection: Moses requires no more of •hem, but only to stand still, and they should see the Salvation of God A man would th•nk it not small encouragement to men of Military employment, to be assured before they went out to battle, that their enemie• would Certainly fly,
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Thirdly, That since the Divel is so instrumental to our Insatuation, that we would warily decline whatsoever is instrumental to the Divels purposes, to the growth of his power either in us, or over us.
Thirdly, That since the devil is so instrumental to our Infatuation, that we would warily decline whatsoever is instrumental to the Devils Purposes, to the growth of his power either in us, or over us.
That we would look upon Idleness, as the Devils pillow, whereon the soul sleeps it self into a fatnesse and indisposition unto any motion tha• is praise worthy.
That we would look upon Idleness, as the Devils pillow, whereon the soul sleeps it self into a fatness and indisposition unto any motion tha• is praise worthy.
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That we would look upon Drunkennesse, as a sin, wher•in we degenerate from men, into th• nature and condition of very Beasts, Certainly, did that sin write its deformities externally in the face, in a Wry mouth, or a Squint Ey; with what warinesse and circumspection would we abstain from it? whereas it leaves far greater blemishes upon the soul,
That we would look upon drunkenness, as a since, wher•in we degenerate from men, into th• nature and condition of very Beasts, Certainly, did that since write its deformities externally in the face, in a Wry Mouth, or a Squint Ey; with what wariness and circumspection would we abstain from it? whereas it leaves Far greater blemishes upon the soul,
That we would look upon Oaths and Blasphemies, and cursed Execrations; Not only as so many Grievances of the Holy Ghost, (that would fain seal us unto the day of our Redemption:) But as it is the very language of the Damned Spirits, who the more they Blaspheme, the more they are tormented, and that to all eternity.
That we would look upon Oaths and Blasphemies, and cursed Execrations; Not only as so many Grievances of the Holy Ghost, (that would fain seal us unto the day of our Redemption:) But as it is the very language of the Damned Spirits, who the more they Blaspheme, the more they Are tormented, and that to all eternity.
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and certainly, the contemplation of his power and malice, exercised with so much cruelty and Tyranny in those Demoniaks, cannot but aff•ct us with much pity and Compassion.
and Certainly, the contemplation of his power and malice, exercised with so much cruelty and Tyranny in those Demoniacs, cannot but aff•ct us with much pity and Compassion.
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and flesh of his flesh, vexed and disqu•eted by an Infernal spirit? to see him cast somtimes into the fire, somtimes into the water, somtimes foming at the mouth, somtimes cutting his own flesh, at the will,
and Flesh of his Flesh, vexed and disqu•eted by an Infernal Spirit? to see him cast sometimes into the fire, sometimes into the water, sometimes foaming At the Mouth, sometimes cutting his own Flesh, At the will,
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and acquaintance cast into the fire, and into the water, I, and by the power and instigation of the Divel •oo? Are they not cast into the water? The deep drowning waters of At•eisme, Apostacy, and despair; the extreme cold waters of senslesnesse, and stupidity? Are they not cast into the fire? The hot burning fire of Lust and Concupiscence; the wild fire of Sedition and rebellions, the scorching fire of Anger and Revenge? And yet so far are we from pitying these men in their deplorable condition, that we make their misery the matter of our Mirth and Iollity;
and acquaintance cast into the fire, and into the water, I, and by the power and instigation of the devil •oo? are they not cast into the water? The deep drowning waters of At•eisme, Apostasy, and despair; the extreme cold waters of Senslessness, and stupidity? are they not cast into the fire? The hight burning fire of Lust and Concupiscence; the wild fire of Sedition and rebellions, the scorching fire of Anger and Revenge? And yet so Far Are we from pitying these men in their deplorable condition, that we make their misery the matter of our Mirth and Jollity;
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We read of witches, that (in that solemne Covenant, and Contract they make with the Divel) they do seriously and expresly renounce their Baptisme, with all the interest they have in Christ.
We read of Witches, that (in that solemn Covenant, and Contract they make with the devil) they do seriously and expressly renounce their Baptism, with all the Interest they have in christ.
and with such particular marks upon them, for caution and discovery, that (notwithstanding all their fine spun arts) I should wonder my self into an astonishment to see (in a Church where the Prophets, Evangelists, and Apostles are so often read and preached) a people so strangely cosened and ensnared as we have been;
and with such particular marks upon them, for caution and discovery, that (notwithstanding all their fine spun arts) I should wonder my self into an astonishment to see (in a Church where the prophets, Evangelists, and Apostles Are so often read and preached) a people so strangely cozened and Ensnared as we have been;
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yet by the help of that light, that searcheth even between the joynts and marrow, I shall shew you these wandring stars, that so all men th•t would not make shipwrack of faith & a good conscience;
yet by the help of that Light, that Searches even between the Joints and marrow, I shall show you these wandering Stars, that so all men th•t would not make shipwreck of faith & a good conscience;
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And this I take to be no digression at all from the Text, since it was the fate of this people (to whom the Prophet addresses himself) to be ruined by the frauds of their false Prophets, who by preaching smooth things unto them, laid them fast asleep in their own security;
And this I take to be no digression At all from the Text, since it was the fate of this people (to whom the Prophet Addresses himself) to be ruined by the frauds of their false prophets, who by preaching smooth things unto them, laid them fast asleep in their own security;
there were some whose predictions were very true, and yet themselves were false Prophets, because their hearts and affections were very false and •nsincere.
there were Some whose predictions were very true, and yet themselves were false prophets, Because their hearts and affections were very false and •nsincere.
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Such a one was Balaam, of whose prophes•es we read Num. 24. Its said of him, that he heard the words of God and saw the visions of the Almighty, v. 4. and by verrue of this illumination, he prophefied of Edom, Amaleck,
Such a one was balaam, of whose prophes•es we read Num. 24. Its said of him, that he herd the words of God and saw the visions of the Almighty, v. 4. and by verrue of this illumination, he Prophesied of Edom, Amalek,
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and S. Peter, for loving the wages of unrighteousn•ss, and was rebuked for his iniquity, the dumb Ass speaking with mans voice, forbidding the madness of that Prophet.
and S. Peter, for loving the wages of unrighteousn•ss, and was rebuked for his iniquity, the dumb Ass speaking with men voice, forbidding the madness of that Prophet.
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And yet the Evangelical history tels us, that Caiaphas was notorious conspitator against that innocent Lam• of God, who was slain for the whole wo•ld.
And yet the Evangelical history tells us, that Caiaphas was notorious conspitator against that innocent Lam• of God, who was slave for the Whole wo•ld.
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Thus 400. Prophets are employed and governed by one lying spirit, to seduce Ahab to fall at Ramoth Gilead, 1 Kin. 22 6. Thus Hananiah prophesied falsly of the Israelites return out of Babylon,
Thus 400. prophets Are employed and governed by one lying Spirit, to seduce Ahab to fallen At Ramoth Gilead, 1 Kin. 22 6. Thus Hananiah prophesied falsely of the Israelites return out of Babylon,
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Jer. 28. 15. And that these Prophets might have the greater credit with the people, it was somtimes permitted unto them (as unto the Egyptian sorcerers to do miracles) to give signes and wonders;
Jer. 28. 15. And that these prophets might have the greater credit with the people, it was sometimes permitted unto them (as unto the Egyptian sorcerers to do Miracles) to give Signs and wonders;
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or a dreamer of dreams, and giveth thee a signe, or a wonder, and the sign or wonder come to pass, &c. by which it appear•, that the Prophet might be a false Prophet,
or a dreamer of dreams, and gives thee a Signen, or a wonder, and the Signen or wonder come to pass, etc. by which it appear•, that the Prophet might be a false Prophet,
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and false in their prophesyings too, and that on ano•her ground; namely. Because they intruded themselves into th•t Sacred employment without Commission, saying thus saith the Lord;
and false in their prophesyings too, and that on ano•her ground; namely. Because they intruded themselves into th•t Sacred employment without Commission, saying thus Says the Lord;
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But, pretend you what you will, we know what Iesus Christ hath concluded of such as you are, Ioh. 10. 1. He that entreth not by the dore into the sheepfold,
But, pretend you what you will, we know what Iesus christ hath concluded of such as you Are, John 10. 1. He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold,
Our Saviour himself was the dore to his Apostles, and his Apostles and their Successors, the dore to all that ever were admitted shepherds in a regular and Aposto'ique manner.
Our Saviour himself was the door to his Apostles, and his Apostles and their Successors, the door to all that ever were admitted shepherd's in a regular and Aposto'ique manner.
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The Ministe•s of the Gospel are called Stewards, 1 Cor. 4. 1 and Ambassadours, 2. Cor. 5. 20 Now for an Ambassadour to move in an employment witho•t a Commiss•on, is a presumption of so high a nature, that (I think) the Law makes it Treason.
The Ministe•s of the Gospel Are called Stewards, 1 Cor. 4. 1 and ambassadors, 2. Cor. 5. 20 Now for an Ambassador to move in an employment witho•t a Commiss•on, is a presumption of so high a nature, that (I think) the Law makes it Treason.
neither may any man assume unto himself the honour and employment of a Priest, but he that is lawfully and externally called and designed unto the function,
neither may any man assume unto himself the honour and employment of a Priest, but he that is lawfully and externally called and designed unto the function,
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and those more eminent, then ordinarily reside in an Ecclesiastical person, I know well, that every Christian (quatenus a Chri• … ian) is obliged to pray for, reprove, exhort, and instruct his Christian brother;
and those more eminent, then ordinarily reside in an Ecclesiastical person, I know well, that every Christian (quatenus a Chri• … Jan) is obliged to pray for, reprove, exhort, and instruct his Christian brother;
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otherwise they may fall under the censure of those wandering stars S. lude speaks of, to who• is reserved the blacknesse of darknesse for ever. Iude 13. Every man by natural pity is obliged to help a sheep out of a ditch,
otherwise they may fallen under the censure of those wandering Stars S. lude speaks of, to who• is reserved the blackness of darkness for ever. Iude 13. Every man by natural pity is obliged to help a sheep out of a ditch,
and yet the steward (perhaps) may have the greatest Trust. And in a Court Royal, there is no necessity that he who keeps the Seal, should alwayes write the fairest Character.
and yet the steward (perhaps) may have the greatest Trust. And in a Court Royal, there is no necessity that he who keeps the Seal, should always write the Fairest Character.
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They think nothing can be well done in the managery or Gods Ordinances, that is not performed with a great deal of difficulty and straining, which enclines them very frequently to look more upon the weak instrument,
They think nothing can be well done in the managery or God's Ordinances, that is not performed with a great deal of difficulty and straining, which inclines them very frequently to look more upon the weak Instrument,
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and yet no increase, unlesse God give it:) as in the mercy of God en• … iled upon our function, by vertue of certain peculiar promises and concessions,
and yet no increase, unless God give it:) as in the mercy of God en• … ill upon our function, by virtue of certain peculiar promises and concessions,
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Mat. 28. 20. Which promises, do no• extend to all Christians at large, but only un•o those whose commission runs in this form and • … or, Go, and Teach all Nations,
Mathew 28. 20. Which promises, do no• extend to all Christians At large, but only un•o those whose commission runs in this from and • … or, Go, and Teach all nations,
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May justly be suspected to have ends and aimes as private and particular, as the way they run in is irregular and un Apostolical. And sure they come within the number of those seducers t•e Apostle speaks of that creep into houses,
May justly be suspected to have ends and aims as private and particular, as the Way they run in is irregular and un Apostolical. And sure they come within the number of those seducers t•e Apostle speaks of that creep into houses,
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ever learning, and never ab•e to come to the knowledge of the Truth. 2. Tim. 3. 6. 7. So that having layd a false foundation, it is no wonder if their superstructure prove nothing else but •ottenes, & Hypocris•e.
ever learning, and never ab•e to come to the knowledge of the Truth. 2. Tim. 3. 6. 7. So that having laid a false Foundation, it is no wonder if their superstructure prove nothing Else but •ottenes, & Hypocris•e.
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though afterwards they proved hirelings, and cowards. And let no man wonder at it, for it is our Saviors own prediction, that immediatly before his second coming the stars should fall from heaven, and the powers of heaven should be shaken,
though afterwards they proved hirelings, and cowards. And let no man wonder At it, for it is our Saviors own prediction, that immediately before his second coming the Stars should fallen from heaven, and the Powers of heaven should be shaken,
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Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? And in thy name have cast our Divels? And in thy name done many wonderful works? So will c•r dear (though deserted) mother the Church of England, have a Nescio Vos sor that viperous brood, who in these Apostate times, have eaten their own way (or the way to their own ends) through that womb that bare them.
Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? And in thy name have cast our Devils? And in thy name done many wondered works? So will c•r dear (though deserted) mother the Church of England, have a Nescio Vos sor that viperous brood, who in these Apostate times, have eaten their own Way (or the Way to their own ends) through that womb that bore them.
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In the mean time, however these men may esteem of themselves, or be esteemed of by others, they are not like to be reck•ned among the Lords Prophets; their lot, at best, will fall out to be but among the peoples Prophets; because they forge and forme their visions, (as some men do their prognostications) according to the humour, palate, and unstedinesse of these times:
In the mean time, however these men may esteem of themselves, or be esteemed of by Others, they Are not like to be reck•ned among the lords prophets; their lot, At best, will fallen out to be but among the peoples prophets; Because they forge and Form their visions, (as Some men do their Prognostications) according to the humour, palate, and unstedinesse of these times:
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who shall prepare himself unto the battel? If the Prophets steer according to the people, who shall be the peoples guides? If the blind lead the blind, both must certainly fall into the ditch.
who shall prepare himself unto the battle? If the prophets steer according to the people, who shall be the peoples guides? If the blind led the blind, both must Certainly fallen into the ditch.
The people were therefore said to be incorgible, because they were resolved to entertain no Prophets but such as should varnish over their foul spots with fair pretenses,
The people were Therefore said to be incorgible, Because they were resolved to entertain no prophets but such as should varnish over their foul spots with fair pretences,
The Prophet• prophesie falsly, and the Priests bear rule by their means, and my people love to have it so, and what will ye do in the end thereof? And as this evil re•gned under the Law, so that it should re•gne also under the •ospel, we have S. Pauls expresse prediction.
The Prophet• prophesy falsely, and the Priests bear Rule by their means, and my people love to have it so, and what will you do in the end thereof? And as this evil re•gned under the Law, so that it should re•gne also under the •ospel, we have S. Paul's express prediction.
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The time will come (saith he) that men wil not endure sound doctrine, but after their own lusts wil heap unto themselves teachers, having itching ears.
The time will come (Says he) that men will not endure found Doctrine, but After their own Lustiest will heap unto themselves Teachers, having itching ears.
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These smooth Prophets are the great Lw•inaries, or rather Idols of our Age and Nation, adored and magnified by the blind unsteddy multitude, for no other reason that I can imagine,
These smooth prophets Are the great Lw•inaries, or rather Idols of our Age and nation, adored and magnified by the blind unsteady multitude, for no other reason that I can imagine,
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O• rather, like those pernicious and misguiding lights, that cause a man to wander out of his way, which we call Ignis Fatuus, and Ignis Lambens, one of which you may fan and drive before you which way you please,
O• rather, like those pernicious and misguiding lights, that cause a man to wander out of his Way, which we call Ignis Fatuus, and Ignis Lambens, one of which you may fan and drive before you which Way you please,
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That steer in their prophesyings, somtimes according to the sense and dictate of a secular Councel or Committee; somtimes according to the face and Aspect of a Cyfer Assembly, somtimes according to the successe and atchievements of a traiterous and bloody Military Combination, somtimes according to the Itch and enclinations of their blind •ol•owers, by whom they subsist.
That steer in their prophesyings, sometimes according to the sense and dictate of a secular Council or Committee; sometimes according to the face and Aspect of a Cyfer Assembly, sometimes according to the success and achievements of a traitorous and bloody Military Combination, sometimes according to the Itch and inclinations of their blind •ol•owers, by whom they subsist.
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and cases of conscience, as may be most serviceable to their particular designs and Interests. And I could wish they had borrowed only their fine spun Artifices from that Conclave;
and cases of conscience, as may be most serviceable to their particular designs and Interests. And I could wish they had borrowed only their fine spun Artifices from that Conclave;
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and not (by their wilde and confused principles) have invited the very persons of Priests and Iesuites to incorporate and co-operate with them in their pernicious and destructive designs.
and not (by their wild and confused principles) have invited the very Persons of Priests and Iesuites to incorporate and cooperate with them in their pernicious and destructive designs.
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For it is most certain, that these subtile and busie factors, have not only plowed with our heifers in their private Assemblies, bur with the Calves of the people also;
For it is most certain, that these subtle and busy Factors, have not only plowed with our heifers in their private Assemblies, burr with the Calves of the people also;
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The phrase is not in•ollerable, since it is the Holy Ghosts own Dialect; the one is Sampsons, Iudg. 14 18. The other the Psalmists, Psal. 68 30. But to return to the Peoples Prophets.
The phrase is not in•ollerable, since it is the Holy Ghosts own Dialect; the one is Sampsons, Judges 14 18. The other the Psalmists, Psalm 68 30. But to return to the Peoples prophets.
To say nothing of the unme•surable Cove•eousnesse, and notorious Nonresidence of those men, who in other times, were the fiercest declamers against these foul sins:
To say nothing of the unme•surable Cove•eousnesse, and notorious Nonresidence of those men, who in other times, were the Fiercest declaimers against these foul Sins:
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I shall passe by their injuries unto men, and only take notice of their injurious dealing and prevarication with the word of God, and consequently with God himself; and that in two respects:
I shall pass by their injuries unto men, and only take notice of their injurious dealing and prevarication with the word of God, and consequently with God himself; and that in two respects:
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and the present Church of Rome they so much declame against. To produce some few instances of many, and first concerning their, misinterpreting of Scripture.
and the present Church of Room they so much declaim against. To produce Some few instances of many, and First Concerning their, Misinterpreting of Scripture.
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I wonder with what fa•e our Prophets could so unanimously concur in making use of that Text, to incite subjects to take arms against their Soveraign? If Peter were reprehended by Christ for drawing a sword in defence of the most innocent cause,
I wonder with what fa•e our prophets could so unanimously concur in making use of that Text, to incite subject's to take arms against their Sovereign? If Peter were reprehended by christ for drawing a sword in defence of the most innocent cause,
and the Textalledged to prove the damnablenesse of them hath been only that Rev. 22 18. For I testifie unto every man that heareth the words of the prophesie of this book,
and the Textalledged to prove the damnableness of them hath been only that Rev. 22 18. For I testify unto every man that hears the words of the prophesy of this book,
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without which, no Church on earth ever d•d, or any assembly of men can appear in the Publike worship and s•rvice of God) were an Addition to the prophesie of that Book,
without which, no Church on earth ever d•d, or any assembly of men can appear in the Public worship and s•rvice of God) were an Addition to the prophesy of that Book,
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as the Ceren onies established in th• Church of E• … land; But he that shall seriously debate, within his 〈 ◊ 〉 • … rstanding, The un•a• … ra• • … erp• … rat•on•, the 〈 ◊ 〉 glosses, the unreaso• … ble I•ferences, which they have forced from •ome Text• of Scripture, only in favour of their own de• … gnes, shall have reason to suspect, they are very neerly allied unto those, who interpret p•sce oves, seed my sheep, (that is) Depose, and murther Christian Kings And Quod unque solveritis, and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth, &c. signifies the Popes power to dispence with all s•rts of Oathes, Vowes, Penalties, Censures Lawes, even with the obedience of Subjects, to their Soveraign Lord and King. From such squeizings,
as the Ceren onies established in th• Church of E• … land; But he that shall seriously debate, within his 〈 ◊ 〉 • … rstanding, The un•a• … ra• • … erp• … rat•on•, the 〈 ◊ 〉 Glosses, the unreaso• … ble I•ferences, which they have forced from •ome Text• of Scripture, only in favour of their own de• … gnes, shall have reason to suspect, they Are very nearly allied unto those, who interpret p•sce Owes, seed my sheep, (that is) Depose, and murder Christian Kings And Quod unque solveritis, and whatsoever you shall lose on earth, etc. signifies the Popes power to dispense with all s•rts of Oaths, Vows, Penalties, Censures Laws, even with the Obedience of Subject's, to their Sovereign Lord and King. From such squeizings,
and if this be not to add unto Scripture, and consequ•ntly to incurre those plagues, which S Iohn declares to belong to so bold a sin; I know not what is.
and if this be not to add unto Scripture, and consequ•ntly to incur those plagues, which S John declares to belong to so bold a since; I know not what is.
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as particularly from that, Eccles. 4. 13. Better is a poor and wise child, then an old and foolish king, who will no more be admonished &c. from that Isa. 30. 31. Tophet is prepared of old yea for the king it is prepared;
as particularly from that, Eccles. 4. 13. Better is a poor and wise child, then an old and foolish King, who will no more be admonished etc. from that Isaiah 30. 31. Tophet is prepared of old yea for the King it is prepared;
In all which, our prophets have been as grosly and unsoberly mistaken, as was that gentleman (who preaching to a great Congregation upon a day of humiliation,
In all which, our Prophets have been as grossly and unsoberly mistaken, as was that gentleman (who preaching to a great Congregation upon a day of humiliation,
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and he shall send thunder, and rain, that you may perceive and see, that your wickedness is great, which you have done in the sight of the Lord, in asking you a king, And from thence concluded, that that unseasonable weather, which at that time threatned the wheat harvest, was sent for the peoples great wickednesse in petitioning a Treaty with his Majesty.
and he shall send thunder, and rain, that you may perceive and see, that your wickedness is great, which you have done in the sighed of the Lord, in asking you a King, And from thence concluded, that that unseasonable weather, which At that time threatened the wheat harvest, was sent for the peoples great wickedness in petitioning a Treaty with his Majesty.
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That God had justly sent an excessive moisture upon that earth which (out of Spiritual drunkennes and madnesse) we had moistned our selves for some yeers before, with our own Christian, Protestant, English blood.
That God had justly sent an excessive moisture upon that earth which (out of Spiritual Drunkenness and madness) we had moistened our selves for Some Years before, with our own Christian, Protestant, English blood.
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I wish them seriously to consider, that these pious frauds (for such perhaps they may believe them) are not only arguments of great Ignorance and unsteddinesse in the p•ofession of the Gospel,
I wish them seriously to Consider, that these pious frauds (for such perhaps they may believe them) Are not only Arguments of great Ignorance and unsteddinesse in the p•ofession of the Gospel,
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and for the proof of this, I shall only produce two Texts, the one is 2 Pet. 3. 16. Some things (•n S. Pauls Epistles) are hard to be understood, which they, that are unlearned,
and for the proof of this, I shall only produce two Texts, the one is 2 Pet. 3. 16. some things (•n S. Paul's Epistles) Are hard to be understood, which they, that Are unlearned,
The frauds of an Impostor (how ever they may fail of their ends upon other men) shall be sure to return with mischief enough upon the head of him that practiseth them,
The frauds of an Impostor (how ever they may fail of their ends upon other men) shall be sure to return with mischief enough upon the head of him that Practiseth them,
and indeed, they have very little reason to pretend to the spirit of truth and holines, who thus notoriously abuse his sacred oracles, to their own particular ends and aims,
and indeed, they have very little reason to pretend to the Spirit of truth and holiness, who thus notoriously abuse his sacred oracles, to their own particular ends and aims,
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And certainly, we cannot have a better, then that which our Saviour hath left upon record, Mat. 7. 15. Beware of false Propbets, which come to you in sheeps clothing,
And Certainly, we cannot have a better, then that which our Saviour hath left upon record, Mathew 7. 15. Beware of false Prophets, which come to you in Sheep clothing,
but this description is not concluding enough, and therefore its added v. 20. By their fruits ye shall know them But it may fal under a quere, what is here meant by fruits? for if by fruits in this place, we shall understand mens actions and manners, as they are exprest in the outward conversation,
but this description is not concluding enough, and Therefore its added v. 20. By their fruits you shall know them But it may fall under a quere, what is Here meant by fruits? for if by fruits in this place, we shall understand men's actions and manners, as they Are expressed in the outward Conversation,
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then this can be no good kriterion: for the lives of many orthodox and able preachers, may possibly be blemish'd with divers frailties, impurities, and inadvertencies; The truth of our doctrine doth not depend upon the integrity of our conversation:
then this can be no good kriterion: for the lives of many orthodox and able Preachers, may possibly be blemished with diverse frailties, Impurities, and Inadvertencies; The truth of our Doctrine does not depend upon the integrity of our Conversation:
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And so on the contrary the fra•ds and fallacies of false Prophets and seducers, are very frequentl• varnished over with alms and austerity• and exact strictnesse in the outwar• conversa•ion;
And so on the contrary the fra•ds and fallacies of false prophets and seducers, Are very frequentl• varnished over with alms and austerity• and exact strictness in the outwar• conversa•ion;
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and yet in th• day 〈 ◊ 〉 tryal, every one of these Prophets shoul• be ashamed of their visions, Zach 13. 4 The Scribes and •harisees were n•toriously precise •n their prayers,
and yet in th• day 〈 ◊ 〉 trial, every one of these prophets shoul• be ashamed of their visions, Zach 13. 4 The Scribes and •harisees were n•toriously precise •n their Prayers,
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and yet our Saviour •els his disciples, that, except their righteousnes• exceed the righteousness of the Scribe• and Pharisees, they should not enter int• the kingdom of heaven.
and yet our Saviour •els his Disciples, that, except their righteousnes• exceed the righteousness of the Scribe• and Pharisees, they should not enter int• the Kingdom of heaven.
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Tis no strang• thing for subtle merchants to put the fairest glosses upon their falsest wares• and if we shal take our aym at the outward conversation, the greatest Artist i• hypocrisie may passe for the holiest man of God;
This no strang• thing for subtle merchant's to put the Fairest Glosses upon their falsest wares• and if we shall take our aim At the outward Conversation, the greatest Artist i• hypocrisy may pass for the Holiest man of God;
or a dreamer of dreams and giveth thee a sign, or a wonder, and the sign and the •onder cometh to pass, whereof he spake unto thee saying let us go after other gods and let us serve them, &c. where the s•gn of the fals• Prophet is not in the s•gn,
or a dreamer of dreams and gives thee a Signen, or a wonder, and the Signen and the •onder comes to pass, whereof he spoke unto thee saying let us go After other God's and let us serve them, etc. where the s•gn of the fals• Prophet is not in the s•gn,
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or whensoever we meet with a doctrine, the design or application wherof is the promoting of sedition and rebellion, to the prejudice of the peace and safety of any Church or Kingdom, we shall need no further witnesse to conclude the deceit and imposture of that false Prophet.
or whensoever we meet with a Doctrine, the Design or application whereof is the promoting of sedition and rebellion, to the prejudice of the peace and safety of any Church or Kingdom, we shall need no further witness to conclude the deceit and imposture of that false Prophet.
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do we meet with prophets that take away the touchstone from us, whereby all doctrines should be tryed and concluded? Do they cloyster up the Scripture (the certain rule of faith and a good life) & put the salvation of our souls upon an implicite faith,
doe we meet with Prophets that take away the touchstone from us, whereby all doctrines should be tried and concluded? Do they cloister up the Scripture (the certain Rule of faith and a good life) & put the salvation of our Souls upon an implicit faith,
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and a blind obedience? Do they assure us, that ignorance is the mother of devotion, and so consequently open a gap to all sad consequences, which commonly ensue upon the want of the knowledge of God in a land? Do we meet with prophets, that tell us, that no faith is to be kept with hereticks, and so apparently introduce that foul sin of perjury & prevarication both with God and man? Do they discharge children of the duty they ow unto their parents, by vertue of some Corban, or perhaps some monastick vow, or Romish compliance? Do they discharge subjects of their duty of allegiance to their Soveraigne, by vertue of some popish dispensation, making the fift commandment of God of none effect, through their own Traditions? Do we meet with prophets that dissolve Lawsul Matrimony in some persons, and forbid it in others;
and a blind Obedience? Do they assure us, that ignorance is the mother of devotion, and so consequently open a gap to all sad consequences, which commonly ensue upon the want of the knowledge of God in a land? Do we meet with Prophets, that tell us, that no faith is to be kept with Heretics, and so apparently introduce that foul since of perjury & prevarication both with God and man? Do they discharge children of the duty they owe unto their Parents, by virtue of Some Corban, or perhaps Some monastic Voelli, or Romish compliance? Do they discharge subject's of their duty of allegiance to their Sovereign, by virtue of Some popish Dispensation, making the fift Commandment of God of none Effect, through their own Traditions? Do we meet with Prophets that dissolve Lawful Matrimony in Some Persons, and forbid it in Others;
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when the Scripture expresly concludes it honourable in all? And do they in the mean time allow and tolerate abominable Stews and Brothels (those sinks of uncleannesse;) not for conveniency,
when the Scripture expressly concludes it honourable in all? And do they in the mean time allow and tolerate abominable Stews and Brothels (those sinks of uncleanness;) not for conveniency,
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or necessity (as is pretended) but in truth and reality, for filthy lucre sake? We know what those Prophets are, by the accursed fruit th•t spring from these and the like doctrines;
or necessity (as is pretended) but in truth and reality, for filthy lucre sake? We know what those prophets Are, by the accursed fruit th•t spring from these and the like doctrines;
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and of these Prophets, we know where there are good store, tha• walk the world in sheeps clothing, with no small power and plausibility. But to look nearer homewards;
and of these prophets, we know where there Are good store, tha• walk the world in Sheep clothing, with no small power and plausibility. But to look nearer homeward;
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Do we meet with Prophets (highly honoured in their own Country) that tell us, we may do evil at some times, that good may come thereon, in order to a reformation;
Do we meet with prophets (highly honoured in their own Country) that tell us, we may do evil At Some times, that good may come thereon, in order to a Reformation;
and so by consequence, resolve all christian practise into good intendment, wherewith hell it self is said to be paved? Do they tell us, that God sees no sin in his el•ct;
and so by consequence, resolve all christian practice into good intendment, wherewith hell it self is said to be paved? Do they tell us, that God sees no since in his el•ct;
and •heir horrid and bloody mu• … ers, to have the sweet smelling savour of acceptable peace o• … erings? Do we meet with Prophets th•t inform the people, that Kings (as well a• B•shops) are antichristian;
and •heir horrid and bloody mu• … ers, to have the sweet smelling savour of acceptable peace o• … erings? Do we meet with prophets th•t inform the people, that Kings (as well a• B•shops) Are Antichristian;
That Kings insteed of being prayed for (as Defenders of the faith, and protectors of the publike peace) may (without being deposed by the Pop•) be murdered by their own subjects.
That Kings instead of being prayed for (as Defenders of the faith, and Protectors of the public peace) may (without being deposed by the Pop•) be murdered by their own subject's.
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That it ought to be acted upon the publike faith of the kingdo•, and when it is acted, that i• ought to be rewarded with publike thank• and acknowledgem•nt in print.
That it ought to be acted upon the public faith of the kingdo•, and when it is acted, that i• ought to be rewarded with public thank• and acknowledgem•nt in print.
t•at the liberty of the Gospel may be stretched and extended to the acting of any dictate arising from any private perswasion of spirit (how blind and abominable soever) and that the banishment, imprisonm•nt,
t•at the liberty of the Gospel may be stretched and extended to the acting of any dictate arising from any private persuasion of Spirit (how blind and abominable soever) and that the banishment, imprisonm•nt,
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By these, and the like doctrines (which I would not have exposed to publike view, had not a necessity e•forced it) we may guesse what these prophets are.
By these, and the like doctrines (which I would not have exposed to public view, had not a necessity e•forced it) we may guess what these Prophets Are.
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And that I do not injure them by traducing their doctrine, their own sermons and discourses, together with the peoples practise grounded thereupon, is a clear and ample declaration of their preachers principles.
And that I do not injure them by traducing their Doctrine, their own Sermons and discourses, together with the peoples practice grounded thereupon, is a clear and ample declaration of their Preachers principles.
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whether these are not the peoples prophets, nay the divels prophets, whose tongues have been set on fire of hell, t• set the world all in a conflagration.
whither these Are not the peoples Prophets, nay the Devils Prophets, whose tongues have been Set on fire of hell, t• Set the world all in a conflagration.
& the dregs of the c•p of trembling) may justly complain wi•h the Prophet Isaiah, That there is none, or at least very few, to guide •er among all the sons that she hath broug•t fort•;
& the dregs of the c•p of trembling) may justly complain wi•h the Prophet Isaiah, That there is none, or At least very few, to guide •er among all the Sons that she hath broug•t fort•;
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But I shall now leave these prophets to their repentance, and a sincere detestation of their deep impiety, only I shall make some short use of it, in reference and relation to our selves.
But I shall now leave these Prophets to their Repentance, and a sincere detestation of their deep impiety, only I shall make Some short use of it, in Referente and Relation to our selves.
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And now (having given you an ample discovery of the f•lse prophets of these irregular times) I suppose you are highly enraged and incensed against them, you look upon them as the firebrands of hell, the causers of all our miseries, that no punishment can be sever• enough for such pernicious instruments,
And now (having given you an ample discovery of the f•lse Prophets of these irregular times) I suppose you Are highly enraged and incensed against them, you look upon them as the firebrands of hell, the causers of all our misery's, that no punishment can be sever• enough for such pernicious Instruments,
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and what would you not do to bring them to condigne punishment? but foft and fair, The wrath of man worketh not the righteousnes of God, Though I have not spared them in painting them out in their proper colours,
and what would you not do to bring them to condign punishment? but foft and fair, The wrath of man works not the righteousness of God, Though I have not spared them in painting them out in their proper colours,
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yet so far am I from incensing the people, or any kind of authority against them, that I shal desire & conjure both the one and the other, to quarrel with themselves,
yet so Far am I from incensing the people, or any kind of Authority against them, that I shall desire & conjure both the one and the other, to quarrel with themselves,
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It was a promise of great mercy which God made unto his people by the Prophet Jeremy, I will give you Pastors according to mine heart which shall feed you with knowledge & understanding Not Pastors according to to your heart, that had been a judgement;
It was a promise of great mercy which God made unto his people by the Prophet Jeremiah, I will give you Pastors according to mine heart which shall feed you with knowledge & understanding Not Pastors according to to your heart, that had been a judgement;
Now this is to be laid for a gr•und, That the corruption and insincerity of the Prophets (under the just anger of God) takes it rise from the corruption and insincerity of the people.
Now this is to be laid for a gr•und, That the corruption and insincerity of the prophets (under the just anger of God) Takes it rise from the corruption and insincerity of the people.
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in some one, in some more, in some all of these, in some more then all of these (like the seven divels in Mary Magdalen) kept the intire possession of the soul;
in Some one, in Some more, in Some all of these, in Some more then all of these (like the seven Devils in Marry Magdalen) kept the entire possession of the soul;
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So that as (in the natural constitution) when the stomack is burdned with any noxious and offensive humor, that is there predominant over other humors;
So that as (in the natural constitution) when the stomach is burdened with any noxious and offensive humour, that is there predominant over other humours;
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the Appetite being governed by that predominancy, declines those meats which are most wholsom and nutritive, and longs after those which are more unhealthy and destructive;
the Appetite being governed by that predominancy, declines those Meats which Are most wholesome and nutritive, and longs After those which Are more unhealthy and destructive;
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Just so is it with the spiritual appetite, if that be wanton, or corrupted by the malignity of any deliberate and resolved wickednesse, it does neither approve nor digest the sincere milk of Gods word, but (loathing that Divine Manna) it looks out for new devised meats and sauces, that is, in the Apostles phrase, new fangled doctrines and opinions;
Just so is it with the spiritual appetite, if that be wanton, or corrupted by the malignity of any deliberate and resolved wickedness, it does neither approve nor digest the sincere milk of God's word, but (loathing that Divine Manna) it looks out for new devised Meats and sauces, that is, in the Apostles phrase, new fangled doctrines and opinions;
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This is that dangerous evil which the S•ripture calls the setting up a stumbling block of iniquity in the heart, whereof we have a clear and •ncontroulable instance, Ezek. 14. 3 Son of man, these men have set up their idols in their heart and put the stumbling block of their iniquity before their faces, should I be enquired of at all by them? These men,
This is that dangerous evil which the S•ripture calls the setting up a stumbling block of iniquity in the heart, whereof we have a clear and •ncontroulable instance, Ezekiel 14. 3 Son of man, these men have Set up their Idols in their heart and put the stumbling block of their iniquity before their faces, should I be inquired of At all by them? These men,
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& who were these men? The Elders of Israel, v. 1. Therefore the rule is set, v. 4. Every man of the house of Israel that setteth up his idols in his heart,
& who were these men? The Elders of Israel, v. 1. Therefore the Rule is Set, v. 4. Every man of the house of Israel that sets up his Idols in his heart,
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And if the Prophet be deceived (at any time) when he hath spoken a thing, I the Lord have deceived that Prophet, v. 9. •nd wherefore is all this? see v. 5 That I may take the house of Israel in their own heart, that is, in the snare of their own heart, because they are all estranged from me through their Idols.
And if the Prophet be deceived (At any time) when he hath spoken a thing, I the Lord have deceived that Prophet, v. 9. •nd Wherefore is all this? see v. 5 That I may take the house of Israel in their own heart, that is, in the snare of their own heart, Because they Are all estranged from me through their Idols.
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For if they resolve before hand, to decree unrighteous decrees, to write grievousness, which themselves have prescribed; and to deal trecherously with God and man (which I need not speak by supposition) They do but set up a pernicious Idol in their own bosoms, a fatal stumbling block before their own faces;
For if they resolve before hand, to Decree unrighteous decrees, to write grievousness, which themselves have prescribed; and to deal treacherously with God and man (which I need not speak by supposition) They do but Set up a pernicious Idol in their own bosoms, a fatal stumbling block before their own faces;
and notwithstanding their dayly preparatives by prayer and preaching, for assistance in councel (wherein they would seem to the world, to be very careful to enq•ire at Gods mouth) yet the Prophet Isaiah is positive,
and notwithstanding their daily preparatives by prayer and preaching, for assistance in council (wherein they would seem to the world, to be very careful to enq•ire At God's Mouth) yet the Prophet Isaiah is positive,
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if they will chuse their own ways, their own counsels, God will chuse their delusions, will bring their fears upon them, and will answer them according to the snares and prevarications of their own false hearts.
if they will choose their own ways, their own Counsels, God will choose their delusions, will bring their fears upon them, and will answer them according to the snares and prevarications of their own false hearts.
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And indeed, this rottennesse at the core, is that pestilent corruption, which hath so visibly ensnared the Church of Rome into so many grosse delusions;
And indeed, this rottenness At the core, is that pestilent corruption, which hath so visibly Ensnared the Church of Rome into so many gross delusions;
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because, notwithstanding all pretenses of infallibility, borrowed from a mistaken promise of our Saviour; notwithstanding all their solemn addresses, and preparatives by prayer a•d fasting;
Because, notwithstanding all pretences of infallibility, borrowed from a mistaken promise of our Saviour; notwithstanding all their solemn Addresses, and preparatives by prayer a•d fasting;
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nor to any assembly of men whatsoever, any otherwise, then the sincerity of their hearts in seeking after truth, puts them into a capacity to receive it.
nor to any assembly of men whatsoever, any otherwise, then the sincerity of their hearts in seeking After truth, puts them into a capacity to receive it.
So that that hypocris•e, which is of the finest spinning, and disguised with the fairest glosses upon it, is ever the most serviceable expedient to the designs and ayms of our grand Advetsary the Divel:
So that that hypocris•e, which is of the Finest spinning, and disguised with the Fairest Glosses upon it, is ever the most serviceable expedient to the designs and aims of our grand Advetsary the devil:
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and well coloured rottennesse, that I find mention'd in sacred Scripture, and that is Isa. 58. 1, 2. where the Prophet is commanded, saying, Cry aloud, spare not, lift up thy voice like a Trumpet,
and well coloured rottenness, that I find mentioned in sacred Scripture, and that is Isaiah 58. 1, 2. where the Prophet is commanded, saying, Cry aloud, spare not, lift up thy voice like a Trumpet,
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& their works are in the dark, and they say, who sees us• and who knows us? Surely your turning of things upside down, shal be esteemed as the potters clay, &c. But if these texts shall be thought only to be of lewish concernment,
& their works Are in the dark, and they say, who sees us• and who knows us? Surely your turning of things upside down, shall be esteemed as the potters clay, etc. But if these texts shall be Thought only to be of lewish concernment,
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we have a parallel to these in S. Pauls prediction, directed to Timothy, 2 Tim. 3. 1. &c. This know also, that in the last days, perilous times shal come.
we have a parallel to these in S. Paul's prediction, directed to Timothy, 2 Tim. 3. 1. etc. This know also, that in the last days, perilous times shall come.
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For men shal be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, un•oly, with out natural affection, truce breakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good.
For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boaster's, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to Parents, unthankful, un•oly, with out natural affection, truce breakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that Are good.
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having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereos, &c. What a world of wickedness does here march under the garb and disguise of the most saint-like godliness.
having a from of godliness, but denying the power thereos, etc. What a world of wickedness does Here march under the garb and disguise of the most saintlike godliness.
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If he hath mingled a perverse spirit in the midst of us, delivered us up to spiritual drunkenness and madness, and blasted all our Treaties, perhaps for the secret insincerity of our specious disguises.
If he hath mingled a perverse Spirit in the midst of us, Delivered us up to spiritual Drunkenness and madness, and blasted all our Treaties, perhaps for the secret insincerity of our specious disguises.
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If he hath suffered our people to be eaten up like bread, our blood to be made as cheap as water, our metropolis to become a portion for sozes, our stately pallaces and Temples, to be a quarter for horses,
If he hath suffered our people to be eaten up like bred, our blood to be made as cheap as water, our Metropolis to become a portion for sozes, our stately palaces and Temples, to be a quarter for Horses,
And notwithstanding all this, hath closed the eys of our Prophets and rulers, with the spirit of a deep sleep of senslesness & security (which is the map of our present misery and confusion) sure there is great wrath gone out from the Lord against us, it concerns every man to enquire after the secret Achan of his own bosom, there is great reason to suspect we are under the immediate power and enchantment of a general Infatuation.
And notwithstanding all this, hath closed the eyes of our prophets and Rulers, with the Spirit of a deep sleep of senselessness & security (which is the map of our present misery and confusion) sure there is great wrath gone out from the Lord against us, it concerns every man to inquire After the secret achan of his own bosom, there is great reason to suspect we Are under the immediate power and enchantment of a general Infatuation.
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And therefore, since the first ground and bottom of infatuation is from a stumbling block of our own laying, in the secret depravities and reservations of the heart;
And Therefore, since the First ground and bottom of infatuation is from a stumbling block of our own laying, in the secret depravities and reservations of the heart;
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and the prophets for the people, that they may be more diligent in knowing, and more conscionable in practising what is delivered unto them out of the sacred Oracles;
and the Prophets for the people, that they may be more diligent in knowing, and more conscionable in practising what is Delivered unto them out of the sacred Oracles;
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is a burthen to the weak and crazy Constitution, As the same refreshing shower which bringeth up the grasse and corn, bringeth up the weeds and tares also:
is a burden to the weak and crazy Constitution, As the same refreshing shower which brings up the grass and corn, brings up the weeds and tares also:
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It may be in vain, in respect of your conversion; It will not be in vain, in respect of your Conviction. It may be in vain, in respect of your humiliation; It will not be in vain, in respect of your Obduration. It may be in vain, in respect of your Regeneration, and Salvation; It will not be in vain, in respect of your Iudgement and C•ndemnation. Moses was assured before-hand from the mouth of God himself, that all his embassies and transactions with Pharaoh should produce no other effect but to render him more obst•nate and resolved not to subscribe to the command of God, in the dismission of his people;
It may be in vain, in respect of your conversion; It will not be in vain, in respect of your Conviction. It may be in vain, in respect of your humiliation; It will not be in vain, in respect of your Obduration. It may be in vain, in respect of your Regeneration, and Salvation; It will not be in vain, in respect of your Judgement and C•ndemnation. Moses was assured beforehand from the Mouth of God himself, that all his embassies and transactions with Pharaoh should produce no other Effect but to render him more obst•nate and resolved not to subscribe to the command of God, in the dismission of his people;
There was message upon message, (and if these were not enough,) there was miracle upon miracle, and (if these concerned him not,) there was plague upon plague; like wave upon wave, beating upon himself, his servants,
There was message upon message, (and if these were not enough,) there was miracle upon miracle, and (if these concerned him not,) there was plague upon plague; like wave upon wave, beating upon himself, his Servants,
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What shall we say then? Is there unrighteousnesse with God in sending Prophets to the ruin of a people? Is there mors in olla? Is there death in the Prophets pot? Is there poyson in the sincere milk of Gods word? I shewed before, that corruption in the hearts of the people, might occasion corruption in the prophets,
What shall we say then? Is there unrighteousness with God in sending prophets to the ruin of a people? Is there mors in olla? Is there death in the prophets pot? Is there poison in the sincere milk of God's word? I showed before, that corruption in the hearts of the people, might occasion corruption in the Prophets,
that is (accord•ng as the scripture comment else where) The heavens shall passe away as a scroul when it is rouled together, and the Elements shall melt with fervent heat;
that is (accord•ng as the scripture comment Else where) The heavens shall pass away as a Scroll when it is rolled together, and the Elements shall melt with fervent heat;
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or be preserved without the constant nourishment of this Heavenly manna. S. Paul makes the preaching of the word one of the main hinges whereupon our Salvation depends;
or be preserved without the constant nourishment of this Heavenly manna. S. Paul makes the preaching of the word one of the main hinges whereupon our Salvation depends;
How then shall they call on him, i• whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe on him, of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher? and how shall they preach,
How then shall they call on him, i• whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe on him, of whom they have not herd? and how shall they hear without a preacher? and how shall they preach,
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God forbid we should complain of the light of the sun, because some mens sore eyes are ofsended at its brightnesse and luster, God forbid we should complain of the wholson favour of this Celestial salt,
God forbid we should complain of the Light of the sun, Because Some men's soar eyes Are ofsended At its brightness and luster, God forbid we should complain of the wholson favour of this Celestial salt,
But as it fared with the Christians in some persecutions, when ever the Heathens were oppressed with any calamity, the general clamour and vogue o• the people was presently, Christiano• ad Leones; away with the Christians to the Lyons;
But as it fared with the Christians in Some persecutions, when ever the heathens were oppressed with any calamity, the general clamour and vogue o• the people was presently, Christiano• and Leones; away with the Christians to the Lyons;
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or, as it was the blind and Bedlam clamour of the bewitched multitude at Westminster, to cry out for Iustice and Execution against his Sacred Majesty of incomparable memory;
or, as it was the blind and Bedlam clamour of the bewitched multitude At Westminster, to cry out for justice and Execution against his Sacred Majesty of incomparable memory;
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Thus we have seen a wicked and adulterous Generation, (from some errors in some Bishops) conclude that excellent and Apostolique order to be Antichristian. Thus we see men daylie rave in their mad fits,
Thus we have seen a wicked and adulterous Generation, (from Some errors in Some Bishops) conclude that excellent and Apostolic order to be Antichristian. Thus we see men daily rave in their mad fits,
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Certainly, there could be no religion left remaining in the world if the bare abuse of what is Sacred and Salubrious, should take away the lawful use of it;
Certainly, there could be no Religion left remaining in the world if the bore abuse of what is Sacred and Salubrious, should take away the lawful use of it;
then mu• … we discard our Sacraments, as well 〈 ◊ 〉 Sermons; and our Bible, as well as both for these (God help us) are day lie muc• abused by Hypocrites and profane persons.
then mu• … we discard our Sacraments, as well 〈 ◊ 〉 Sermons; and our bible, as well as both for these (God help us) Are day lie muc• abused by Hypocrites and profane Persons.
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yet let us ever give 〈 ◊ 〉 old Elys esteem and entettainment, Goo• is the word which the Lord hath spoke• though it should bring a Curse upo• our selves or families.
yet let us ever give 〈 ◊ 〉 old Elys esteem and entettainment, Goo• is the word which the Lord hath spoke• though it should bring a Curse upo• our selves or families.
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It was the same body of ayr that was cleer and serene in Goshen, and condensed into palpable darknesse over all the land of Egypt It was the same bulk of water, that was a wall of protection and preservation unto the Israelites; and a grave and destruction unto the Egyptians. It was the same Identical fire that warmed Shadrach Meshak and Abednego, and that burnt up those instruments of Cruelty that cast them into the furnace.
It was the same body of air that was clear and serene in Goshen, and condensed into palpable darkness over all the land of Egypt It was the same bulk of water, that was a wall of protection and preservation unto the Israelites; and a grave and destruction unto the egyptians. It was the same Identical fire that warmed Shadrach Meshak and Abednego, and that burned up those Instruments of Cruelty that cast them into the furnace.
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For as it is the same glasse that shews deformities, as well as good features; the same touchstone, that discernes the pure gold, from what is false and counterfeit;
For as it is the same glass that shows deformities, as well as good features; the same touchstone, that discerns the pure gold, from what is false and counterfeit;
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and dissembling hypocrite. Herodias might hav• passed all her life long for an Eminen• and glorious professor of the saith, had not Iohn the Baptist declared her matching with Herod to be incestuous and abominable.
and dissembling hypocrite. Herodias might hav• passed all her life long for an Eminen• and glorious professor of the Says, had not John the Baptist declared her matching with Herod to be incestuous and abominable.
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The Scribes and Pharisees (what w•th their long prayers, and what with their specious pretences) might have devoured widows house• to the worlds end, had not our Saviour by his doctrine detected their fine spun frauds an• Artifices.
The Scribes and Pharisees (what w•th their long Prayers, and what with their specious pretences) might have devoured Widows house• to the world's end, had not our Saviour by his Doctrine detected their fine spun frauds an• Artifices.
and expelled the • … y by devout and honourable women? It seems the women of those times were as unhappily busie in medling with Clergy matters, as they have been in ours.
and expelled the • … y by devout and honourable women? It seems the women of those times were as unhappily busy in meddling with Clergy matters, as they have been in ours.
But sure, it was not hono• …, much lesse devotion, to persecute and expel Christs own Ambassadours, who •ad no other businesse with them, more then to make their peace and r•concili•tion with God.
But sure, it was not hono• …, much less devotion, to persecute and expel Christ own ambassadors, who •ad no other business with them, more then to make their peace and r•concili•tion with God.
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He that was without the least spot or defilement of sin in himself, yet when he came to reprove the sins of the times, was called 〈 ◊ 〉 Glutton, a winebibber, a friend of Publicans and sinners, a Samaritan, a Divel, a Beelzebub and Prince of the Divels. He that spake as never man spake, (his enemies themselves b•ing judges,) had a Iudas, a Traytor, a Divel trained up in his own school and family.
He that was without the least spot or defilement of since in himself, yet when he Come to reprove the Sins of the times, was called 〈 ◊ 〉 Glutton, a winebibber, a friend of Publicans and Sinners, a Samaritan, a devil, a Beelzebub and Prince of the Devils. He that spoke as never man spoke, (his enemies themselves b•ing judges,) had a Iudas, a Traitor, a devil trained up in his own school and family.
And he that from a poor fisherman, was made a fisher of men; and that thrived so well in that sacred employment that he gained 3000. souls to the Christian faith at one sermon, and 5000. at another;
And he that from a poor fisherman, was made a fisher of men; and that thrived so well in that sacred employment that he gained 3000. Souls to the Christian faith At one sermon, and 5000. At Another;
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and therefo•e in the third place, we are to en• … e into the ground and reason os s• strange and dif•rent an operation arising from the sacred oracles.
and therefo•e in the third place, we Are to en• … e into the ground and reason os s• strange and dif•rent an operation arising from the sacred oracles.
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It hath b• … n laid as a ground already, that we cannot (without apparent injury and blasphemy) impute any noxious or offensive quality to the good word of God.
It hath b• … n laid as a ground already, that we cannot (without apparent injury and blasphemy) impute any noxious or offensive quality to the good word of God.
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And truly, the Apostle Paul does very clearly set forth the ground of this doctrine 2 Cor. 4. 3. If our Gospel be hid (saith he) it is hid unto those that are lost;
And truly, the Apostle Paul does very clearly Set forth the ground of this Doctrine 2 Cor. 4. 3. If our Gospel be hid (Says he) it is hid unto those that Are lost;
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and some believed them not, Act. 28. 24. And therefore he there urgeth this very text of the prophe• Isaiah, aga•nst the unbelievers of his Congregaon.
and Some believed them not, Act. 28. 24. And Therefore he there urges this very text of the prophe• Isaiah, aga•nst the unbelievers of his Congregation.
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Totum durum est, qui•quid imperatur invitis. Every thing is hard and severe to a man that hath no inclination to obey; Quot genera preceptorum, tot adversariorium.
Totum durum est, qui•quid imperatur invitis. Every thing is hard and severe to a man that hath no inclination to obey; Quot genera preceptorum, tot adversariorium.
Such is the power and predominancy of deliberate and resolved wickedness, that men had rather deny the Gospel it self, th•n themselves, and their own dest•uctive lusts.
Such is the power and predominancy of deliberate and resolved wickedness, that men had rather deny the Gospel it self, th•n themselves, and their own dest•uctive Lustiest.
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And now if any man shal ask me, Sir, I pray resolve me, what do you think is the reason why my heart is so refractory and impenetrable after the hearing of so many good sermons,
And now if any man shall ask me, Sir, I pray resolve me, what do you think is the reason why my heart is so refractory and impenetrable After the hearing of so many good Sermons,
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& I shall make my instance in those Gentils S Paul speaks of, Rom. 1. who (certainly) were not without the knowledge of God, sor it is said, v. 21. Because when they knew God, they glorified him not as God,
& I shall make my instance in those Gentiles S Paul speaks of, Rom. 1. who (Certainly) were not without the knowledge of God, sor it is said, v. 21. Because when they knew God, they glorified him not as God,
but held the truth of God in unrighteousness, v. 18. therefore God gave them up unto uncleanes•, v. 24. and even, as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge,
but held the truth of God in unrighteousness, v. 18. Therefore God gave them up unto uncleanes•, v. 24. and even, as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge,
so God gave them over to a reprobate mind, v. 28. how far their mind was reprobate, we learn v. ult. Who knowing the judgement of God (that they which commit such th•ngs are worthy of death) not only do the same,
so God gave them over to a Reprobate mind, v. 28. how Far their mind was Reprobate, we Learn v. ult. Who knowing the judgement of God (that they which commit such th•ngs Are worthy of death) not only do the same,
And most justly, for when men are resolved afo•chand to re•el against the light, as Iob speaks, Iob 24. 13. & with the Pharisees and Lawyers, to reject the counsel of God against themselves, Luk. 7• 30. It is just with God to seal up their eys, that they shall never receive the benefit of another convincement, to bow down their backs alway, that they shall never look up to heaven more, with any comfortable assurance of mercy;
And most justly, for when men Are resolved afo•chand to re•el against the Light, as Job speaks, Job 24. 13. & with the Pharisees and Lawyers, to reject the counsel of God against themselves, Luk. 7• 30. It is just with God to seal up their eyes, that they shall never receive the benefit of Another convincement, to bow down their backs always, that they shall never look up to heaven more, with any comfortable assurance of mercy;
which is a piercing word, dividing asunder between the joynts & marrow, to be a hardning word, making the heart of flesh as hard & impene•rable, as the Ad•mant it self.
which is a piercing word, dividing asunder between the Joints & marrow, to be a hardening word, making the heart of Flesh as hard & impene•rable, as the Ad•mant it self.
I do not know any admonition so of en insisted on by our Saviour as this, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear But beside this general, two cautions we have from him in particular concerning hearing.
I do not know any admonition so of en insisted on by our Saviour as this, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear But beside this general, two cautions we have from him in particular Concerning hearing.
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and wild gourds, insteed of wheat, may •e suspected to receive hi• employ• … nt from the envious man, mentioned Mat. 13. 28. and he that shall build hay,
and wild gourds, instead of wheat, may •e suspected to receive hi• employ• … nt from the envious man, mentioned Mathew 13. 28. and he that shall built hay,
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That is, Take heed 1. How ye are prepar'd before ye hear. 2. How ye are disposed when ye hear. 3. How ye are resolved and reformed when ye hear. First, How prepared.
That is, Take heed 1. How you Are prepared before you hear. 2. How you Are disposed when you hear. 3. How you Are resolved and reformed when you hear. First, How prepared.
Ier. 4. 3, 4. And upon this ground Iohn the Baptist was lent to prepare the way of the Lord, by preaching repentance and amendment of life, that so the people might be in a capacity to receive the benefit of Evangelical grace Elihu tells us,
Jeremiah 4. 3, 4. And upon this ground John the Baptist was lent to prepare the Way of the Lord, by preaching Repentance and amendment of life, that so the people might be in a capacity to receive the benefit of Evangelical grace Elihu tells us,
There are ce•tain seasonings of grace, which are very necessary to a Christian before the wine of Gods word be re•eived into the soul. Two things especially the heart must be seasoned withal,
There Are ce•tain seasonings of grace, which Are very necessary to a Christian before the wine of God's word be re•eived into the soul. Two things especially the heart must be seasoned withal,
We have an experiment in I hylosophy, that from the bottom of a deep well, a man may see the stars at noon day, wh•ch he that walks abroad in the Sunsh•ne cannot do The ground of best adv•ntage from whence a Christian may look into divine mysteries, is from the valley of humili•y;
We have an experiment in I hylosophy, that from the bottom of a deep well, a man may see the Stars At noon day, wh•ch he that walks abroad in the Sunsh•ne cannot do The ground of best adv•ntage from whence a Christian may look into divine Mysteres, is from the valley of humili•y;
to revive the spirit of the humble, & the heart of the contrit• ones, Isa. 57. 15. The world is so •ul of pride & prejudice, that what between Athenians (that digest no doctrine that savours not of novelty and strangenesse) and Scribes and Pharisees, that reject a• … do• … rine that makes against themselvs:
to revive the Spirit of the humble, & the heart of the contrit• ones, Isaiah 57. 15. The world is so •ul of pride & prejudice, that what between Athenians (that digest no Doctrine that savours not of novelty and strangeness) and Scribes and Pharisees, that reject a• … do• … rind that makes against themselves:
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& there is so great a distance between these two, that the carnal (or natural) man, cannot discern the things of the spirit. And we that are spiritual fishermen, may toyl all night, and catch nothing except Christ be with us in the ship.
& there is so great a distance between these two, that the carnal (or natural) man, cannot discern the things of the Spirit. And we that Are spiritual fishermen, may toil all night, and catch nothing except christ be with us in the ship.
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I grant, Christ can •nter into the soul, as he did into the Assembly of h•s disciples (the dores being s•ut, wher• they were assembled sor fear of the Iews) Or he c•n force those iron dores of our hearts, at his own pleasure.
I grant, christ can •nter into the soul, as he did into the Assembly of h•s Disciples (the doors being s•ut, wher• they were assembled sor Fear of the Iews) Or he c•n force those iron doors of our hearts, At his own pleasure.
and since the preparations of the heart in man, are cleerly and entirely from the Lord, what we cannot attain unto by hearing, let us endeavour to gain by praying.
and since the preparations of the heart in man, Are clearly and entirely from the Lord, what we cannot attain unto by hearing, let us endeavour to gain by praying.
and all gu•, and Hypocrisies, and envies, and evil spe•king, that so as new born babes, ye may desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby.
and all gu•, and Hypocrisies, and envies, and evil spe•king, that so as new born babes, you may desire the sincere milk of the word, that you may grow thereby.
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who by their irreligious glances, their whispering comments, and their impudent a• … ronts to Christs Ambassadors, even in the delivery of their sacred messages, do evidently declare, that they do not only secretly bolt the dores of their hearts against the preaching of Gods word;
who by their irreligious glances, their whispering comments, and their impudent a• … ronts to Christ ambassadors, even in the delivery of their sacred messages, do evidently declare, that they do not only secretly bolt the doors of their hearts against the preaching of God's word;
but that they set up a Bill of defiance against it, even in their countenances I know I may be thought by some to be too severe (if not Pedantick) in this particular;
but that they Set up a Bill of defiance against it, even in their countenances I know I may be Thought by Some to be too severe (if not Pedantic) in this particular;
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And though his patience and longsurtering be highly provoked every day in other things; yet in this he is quickly stirred up to an expression of anger;
And though his patience and longsurtering be highly provoked every day in other things; yet in this he is quickly stirred up to an expression of anger;
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see that thy heart be tender, and disposed aright to receive the impressions of Grace. Two properties there are of a under heart, 1. it is always sensible,
see that thy heart be tender, and disposed aright to receive the impressions of Grace. Two properties there Are of a under heart, 1. it is always sensible,
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like the hearts of the two disciples our saviour overtook as they were going to Emaus. If any thing be propounded from the Threatnings of Gods Iustice;
like the hearts of the two Disciples our Saviour overtook as they were going to Emaus. If any thing be propounded from the Threatenings of God's justice;
and of a contrite spirit, and that trembleth at my words And we read of good King Iosiah, that he received an answer of peace from Huldah the prophetesse upon this very ground.
and of a contrite Spirit, and that Trembleth At my words And we read of good King Josiah, that he received an answer of peace from Huldah the prophetess upon this very ground.
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neither shall thine eys see all the evil that I will bring upon this place, 4. Chron 34. 27. my heart standeth in aw of thy word, said he, that was a man after Gods, own heart In aw of thy word;
neither shall thine eyes see all the evil that I will bring upon this place, 4. Chronicles 34. 27. my heart Stands in awe of thy word, said he, that was a man After God's, own heart In awe of thy word;
because the word of an omniporent God, who is able in a moment of time, to blast a thousand worlds with the breath of his displeasure, In aw of thy word;
Because the word of an omniporent God, who is able in a moment of time, to blast a thousand world's with the breath of his displeasure, In awe of thy word;
Men, and brethren, what shall we do? They were ready to do any thing the Apostles would advise them for the recovery and preservation of their own souls.
Men, and brothers, what shall we do? They were ready to do any thing the Apostles would Advice them for the recovery and preservation of their own Souls.
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when the word of God hath a kind of operation on our soules, when it works such a ready obedience in our hearts, that we throw away those arms by which we have rebelled against our Lord and maker;
when the word of God hath a kind of operation on our Souls, when it works such a ready Obedience in our hearts, that we throw away those arms by which we have rebelled against our Lord and maker;
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I like not those scandalous and particular applications, which s•rike at mens persons from the pulpit (which some unwise builders make the greatest pan of their •us•ne• … e,) our Saviour would not speak in expresse terms, no, not to the Traytor Iud•s; but cast the Treason among hi• Disciples, and lest every man to enquire into himself, to find out the Traytor. Though we aym at no man• person from the pulpit,
I like not those scandalous and particular applications, which s•rike At men's Persons from the pulpit (which Some unwise Builders make the greatest pan of their •us•ne• … e,) our Saviour would not speak in express terms, no, not to the Traitor Iud•s; but cast the Treason among hi• Disciples, and lest every man to inquire into himself, to find out the Traitor. Though we aim At no man• person from the pulpit,
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There were that heard the word with joy (in the parable of the sower) and yet their hea•ts were no better then stony ground and their f•ui• 〈 ◊ 〉 away assoon as it was sprung up.
There were that herd the word with joy (in the parable of the sour) and yet their hea•ts were no better then stony ground and their f•ui• 〈 ◊ 〉 away As soon as it was sprung up.
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And thus having shewed the nature, & degrees of spiritual I•fatuation, together wi•h its instrumental causes; I am now to proceed to the Signes & Symptomes of this dangerous disease.
And thus having showed the nature, & Degrees of spiritual I•fatuation, together wi•h its instrumental Causes; I am now to proceed to the Signs & Symptoms of this dangerous disease.
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and they are set down for our warning and instruction, Mat. 24. and Luc. 21. And we find him reproving the Pharisees and the Sadduces, in that they could discover fair or foul weather from the face of the sky;
and they Are Set down for our warning and instruction, Mathew 24. and Luke 21. And we find him reproving the Pharisees and the Sadducees, in that they could discover fair or foul weather from the face of the sky;
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As there are Signa Temporum; certain Signes, belonging to certain Times: so there are Signa Morborum, certain Signs, belonging to certain Diseases. The plague of Leprosie, under the Law, was discerned by two Signes; Namely, i• the hayr within the plague were turned white;
As there Are Signs Temporum; certain Signs, belonging to certain Times: so there Are Signs Morborum, certain Signs, belonging to certain Diseases. The plague of Leprosy, under the Law, was discerned by two Signs; Namely, i• the hair within the plague were turned white;
yet there are certain sprout• and sprigs, that at some season or other shew themselves, from whence a man may conclude, that such a root there is not far from thence.
yet there Are certain sprout• and sprigs, that At Some season or other show themselves, from whence a man may conclude, that such a root there is not Far from thence.
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I shall think it discovery enough on my part, to shew such evidence as appears above ground, leaving every •an to look farther into himself, •hen is poss•ble for me to do;
I shall think it discovery enough on my part, to show such evidence as appears above ground, leaving every •an to look farther into himself, •hen is poss•ble for me to do;
So that, as many Lines are drawn from the same Center, and many poysonous threds concur to make up the same spi• … rs webb: so, this Bond of iniquity is • chain of divers links, a Cord of diver twists;
So that, as many Lines Are drawn from the same Centre, and many poisonous threads concur to make up the same spi• … rs web: so, this Bound of iniquity is • chain of diverse links, a Cord of diver twists;
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Th• •irst evidence then, which I shal produ•e a• a Symptome of Infatuation, is, T•e strange adherence and belief which is very ordinarily given to notorious •and apparent Lyes and Delusions.
Th• •irst evidence then, which I shall produ•e a• a symptom of Infatuation, is, T•e strange adherence and belief which is very ordinarily given to notorious •and apparent Lies and Delusions.
For a• it is the policy of men (having to do with wild and resracto• … beast) to make it their first care to blin• the•r eys, that by that means they may • … ne their hearts,
For a• it is the policy of men (having to doe with wild and resracto• … beast) to make it their First care to blin• the•r eyes, that by that means they may • … ne their hearts,
Was it not a strange Delusion in the Israelites, after so long, and so remarkable experience of Gods visible power and protection over them to mistake a Golden Calf,
Was it not a strange Delusion in the Israelites, After so long, and so remarkable experience of God's visible power and protection over them to mistake a Golden Calf,
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and to worship and fall down to the stock of a tree? and yet this is the best account we have of that infatuated people in the prophet Isaiahs time, who thus complaineth of them.
and to worship and fallen down to the stock of a tree? and yet this is the best account we have of that infatuated people in the Prophet Isaiah's time, who thus Complaineth of them.
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And none considereth in his heart, ne• … her is there knowledge nor understanding to say, I have burnt part of my God in the f•re, I have baked bread upon the coals thereof;
And none Considereth in his heart, ne• … her is there knowledge nor understanding to say, I have burned part of my God in the f•re, I have baked bred upon the coals thereof;
and shall I make the r•sidue thereof an Abomination? shall I fall down to the stock of a tree? He feedeth of ashes, a deceived heart hath turned him aside, that he cannot deliver his foul; nor say:
and shall I make the r•sidue thereof an Abomination? shall I fallen down to the stock of a tree? He feeds of Ashes, a deceived heart hath turned him aside, that he cannot deliver his foul; nor say:
Is there no• a ly in my right hand? And from hence, the Psalmist makes the Idolmaker, and the Idol-worshipper, and the blockish Id•l it self, to be all of the same senselesnesse and stupidity, they have all e•s alike, and see not;
Is there no• a lie in my right hand? And from hence, the Psalmist makes the Idolmaker, and the Idol-worshipper, and the blockish Id•l it self, to be all of the same senselessness and stupidity, they have all e•s alike, and see not;
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when that notorious cheat of King and Parliament began to commens• … and walk the world with such gen•ral reception and entertainment? a•d did not the juglers of this age belie•e as much? when men did not blush to •reach, and print;
when that notorious cheat of King and Parliament began to commens• … and walk the world with such gen•ral reception and entertainment? a•d did not the jugglers of this age belie•e as much? when men did not blush to •reach, and print;
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when he would have been there personally, for the just satisfaction of hi• people? And now, that men have seen how well his power and his person h•th been defended;
when he would have been there personally, for the just satisfaction of hi• people? And now, that men have seen how well his power and his person h•th been defended;
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is not the delusion as strong at this day as ever? Is not our Infatuation (together with our miseries) encreased almost into a miracle? Is there any man almost, that for fear of himself, dares thus expostulate with himself, what have I been doing now these 7. or 8. yeers? what contributions have I given to the present miseries and confu• … on of my Nation? Gods Truth is still the same;
is not the delusion as strong At this day as ever? Is not our Infatuation (together with our misery's) increased almost into a miracle? Is there any man almost, that for Fear of himself, dares thus expostulate with himself, what have I been doing now these 7. or 8. Years? what contributions have I given to the present misery's and confu• … on of my nation? God's Truth is still the same;
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But yet let me tell ye, the paucity of those who own their errors as they • … ould be owned, that is, with repentance and satissaction, is enough to proclaim to all the world;
But yet let me tell you, the paucity of those who own their errors as they • … ould be owned, that is, with Repentance and satisfaction, is enough to proclaim to all the world;
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Secondly, they shall give heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of divels. Thirdly they shall speak lyes in hypocrisie, speak sor truth what they know to be lyes, there's the wilfulness of their sin;
Secondly, they shall give heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of Devils. Thirdly they shall speak lies in hypocrisy, speak sor truth what they know to be lies, there's the wilfulness of their since;
So that as we read (in the hystory of Henry 7. of that famous impostor Perkin Warbeck, that he cosened the world so long by personating a King, that (from his accustomed Majestick garb and deportment) he began at length to believe himself to be so indeed;
So that as we read (in the history of Henry 7. of that famous impostor Perkin Warbeck, that he cozened the world so long by personating a King, that (from his accustomed Majestic garb and deportment) he began At length to believe himself to be so indeed;
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And as it fares with some melancholy constitutions, who by dwelling over long upon their own thoughts and Phantasmes, have believed themselves to be beasts, and behaved themselves accordingly;
And as it fares with Some melancholy constitutions, who by Dwelling over long upon their own thoughts and Phantasms, have believed themselves to be beasts, and behaved themselves accordingly;
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is the high way (at long running) to believe in earnest that to be a truth, which at first w•s known to be but a lie For it is not enough that the intellect be acquainted with Divine Truth;
is the high Way (At long running) to believe in earnest that to be a truth, which At First w•s known to be but a lie For it is not enough that the intellect be acquainted with Divine Truth;
This is cleared also by an express assertion of the same Apostle, Because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be s•ved, sor this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believealy, that they all might be damned, who believed not the truth, but had pleasure i• unrighteousness.
This is cleared also by an express assertion of the same Apostle, Because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be s•ved, sor this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believealy, that they all might be damned, who believed not the truth, but had pleasure i• unrighteousness.
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that is, by their own phari•aical malice and perversness, have manacled and chained up Gods truth from having any dominion over themselves or acti•ns;
that is, by their own phari•aical malice and perverseness, have manacled and chained up God's truth from having any dominion over themselves or acti•ns;
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and to imprison any prophet that shall seasonably admonish them of the error of it (al which I speak by way of suppositiō, leaving the world to determine of the truth of my suggestions) I say, it is no wonder at all,
and to imprison any Prophet that shall seasonably admonish them of the error of it (all which I speak by Way of supposition, leaving the world to determine of the truth of my suggestions) I say, it is no wonder At all,
if these men (having sorfeited the benefit of al the fair warnings & convincements they have had, by their wilfulnesse and obstinacy) at this time of day, mistake darkness for light, Belial for Christ, and their own whimseys & delusions, sor the secret inspiration of the holy Ghost.
if these men (having sorfeited the benefit of all the fair Warnings & convincements they have had, by their wilfulness and obstinacy) At this time of day, mistake darkness for Light, Belial for christ, and their own whimsies & delusions, sor the secret inspiration of the holy Ghost.
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But leaving these men (with the Sodomites) to grope at noon day, and to reflect a little on our selves in this particular I could wish the strong delusions I speak of, dwelt only on the other side the salt water;
But leaving these men (with the Sodomites) to grope At noon day, and to reflect a little on our selves in this particular I could wish the strong delusions I speak of, dwelled only on the other side the salt water;
I do not intend to meddle with our Councels, and publike Transactions (which by many men are thought to savour somthing of insatuation) I shall ever pray for Gods blessing upon them,
I do not intend to meddle with our Counsels, and public Transactions (which by many men Are Thought to savour something of infatuation) I shall ever pray for God's blessing upon them,
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but otherwise understand them to be both without• & above the sphere of my profession. But let us reflect upon our selves, as we are christians, and upon our conversations,
but otherwise understand them to be both without• & above the sphere of my profession. But let us reflect upon our selves, as we Are Christians, and upon our conversations,
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And to prevent the imitation & insection of so soul a crime a law was present•y enacted, Gen. 96. Who so sheddeth mans blood by man shal• his blood be shed, and the reason is there added, •or in the image of God made b• man.
And to prevent the imitation & insection of so soul a crime a law was present•y enacted, Gen. 96. Who so sheds men blood by man shal• his blood be shed, and the reason is there added, •or in the image of God made b• man.
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and perhaps, his la• … friend (and in that stab at God himsel• in his own image) upon the least drunken or passionate provocation, is no• thought fit to associate with any gentleman.
and perhaps, his la• … friend (and in that stab At God himsel• in his own image) upon the least drunken or passionate provocation, is no• Thought fit to associate with any gentleman.
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Thus by vertue of a wild notion honour (which is no more honour th• … the mire in the streets is gold) m• … are sent away many times to Gods Tribunal of Justice, with their blood about their ears,
Thus by virtue of a wild notion honour (which is no more honour th• … the mire in the streets is gold) m• … Are sent away many times to God's Tribunal of justice, with their blood about their ears,
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and all their murtherous intendments in their hearts, without the allowance of •ne hours time to make up their accounts with God Thus are men hurried away to their eternal ruine, by the power of a strong delu• … on, without ever considering or expostulating with themselves.
and all their murderous intendments in their hearts, without the allowance of •ne hours time to make up their accounts with God Thus Are men hurried away to their Eternal ruin, by the power of a strong delu• … on, without ever considering or expostulating with themselves.
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Have not I put my self out of the protection of my heavenly father? have not I put my self into the pofsession of the divel? Am I not going about a most desperate and horrid employment? am I able to pray,
Have not I put my self out of the protection of my heavenly father? have not I put my self into the pofsession of the Devil? Am I not going about a most desperate and horrid employment? am I able to pray,
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or believe, or perform any act of Christian duty, as becoms a Christian? Is there not a ly in my right hand? So that according to this wild principle of honour, That man must lie under the brand of a Coward, that will not be damned for company;
or believe, or perform any act of Christian duty, as becomes a Christian? Is there not a lie in my right hand? So that according to this wild principle of honour, That man must lie under the brand of a Coward, that will not be damned for company;
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and without troubling either Judge or Jury, or witness in his condemnation• I•das conveys him self to his own place, Act. 1. 25. and yet this Traytor Divel is now grown so plausible both in the Court,
and without troubling either Judge or Jury, or witness in his condemnation• I•das conveys him self to his own place, Act. 1. 25. and yet this Traitor devil is now grown so plausible both in the Court,
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Nay so strong is the delusion grown, that we begin to disclaim the very principles of Religion, Justice, and Honour; and think those prophets little lesse then mad men, that would hold us to those safe, easie, and unerring rules;
Nay so strong is the delusion grown, that we begin to disclaim the very principles of Religion, justice, and Honour; and think those Prophets little less then mad men, that would hold us to those safe, easy, and unerring rules;
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or delusion, when those sins which at first we committed not without great trembling and h•rror, are now by custome and acquaintance, grow• so plausible and familiar, that we can hug them in our bosoms,
or delusion, when those Sins which At First we committed not without great trembling and h•rror, Are now by custom and acquaintance, grow• so plausible and familiar, that we can hug them in our bosoms,
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and ly down upon our pillows, without the least disturbance arising from the thought of them? is there not an apparent witchcraft in the pleasures of sin,
and lie down upon our pillows, without the least disturbance arising from the Thought of them? is there not an apparent witchcraft in the pleasures of since,
when our very judgements become changed and perverted, by the vileness and loosness of our afsections? and notwithstanding all the curses and threatnings of Gods word, denounced against our beloved sins,
when our very Judgments become changed and perverted, by the vileness and looseness of our afsections? and notwithstanding all the curses and threatenings of God's word, denounced against our Beloved Sins,
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and lay aside that glorious attribute of his Justice (which is essential to his nature) to indulge and comply wi•h us in our sinful enormities? I will not rashly or severely conclude of any mans condition, I shall rather entreat you all to be your own private con•essors,
and lay aside that glorious attribute of his justice (which is essential to his nature) to indulge and comply wi•h us in our sinful enormities? I will not rashly or severely conclude of any men condition, I shall rather entreat you all to be your own private con•essors,
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must I account with God for t•ose oaths that slip from me unawares, as insensibly as my breath passeth from me? or for that deliberate Perjurie, without which I cannot save my Estate, my Wife, and children from extreme misery? shall I deprive my self of the benefit of my Saviours death;
must I account with God for t•ose Oaths that slip from me unawares, as insensibly as my breath passes from me? or for that deliberate Perjury, without which I cannot save my Estate, my Wife, and children from extreme misery? shall I deprive my self of the benefit of my Saviors death;
For let men pretend never so much ▪ to faith, & a good conscience; whilst their works are opera tenebrarum, the works of darkness, I cannot believe they do seriously desire to be acquainted with the light;
For let men pretend never so much ▪ to faith, & a good conscience; while their works Are opera tenebrarum, the works of darkness, I cannot believe they do seriously desire to be acquainted with the Light;
when men care neither what they do, nor before whom when there is not only a want of sight in the understanding to look upon sin in its ugly nature and complexion, a want of sorrow in the heart, to grieve for it;
when men care neither what they do, nor before whom when there is not only a want of sighed in the understanding to look upon since in its ugly nature and complexion, a want of sorrow in the heart, to grieve for it;
The manner thus, he summon•d h•s wife before the Priest, & there compelled her to drink of a bitter water, which if •he were guiltlesse, produced no ill effect at all,
The manner thus, he summon•d h•s wife before the Priest, & there compelled her to drink of a bitter water, which if •he were guiltless, produced no ill Effect At all,
but was the occasion of fruitfulnes (which was ever thought a great honour to that Sex) but if guilty of that foul sin of Adultery, then it would c•rta•nly make her thigh to rot,
but was the occasion of fruitfulness (which was ever Thought a great honour to that Sex) but if guilty of that foul since of Adultery, then it would c•rta•nly make her thigh to rot,
who knowing the dreadful curse that would certainly follo• that bitter potion, rather then confess her guilt, would stand out in a publike and professed defiance of Gods justice It is no otherwise with bold and refractory sinners;
who knowing the dreadful curse that would Certainly follo• that bitter potion, rather then confess her guilt, would stand out in a public and professed defiance of God's Justice It is not otherwise with bold and refractory Sinners;
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who (though they h•ar the curses of God denounced against their dearest sins) •o yet stand out in an open defiance of their Lord and Maker, making every sermon they h•ar a witnesse unto their rebellion,
who (though they h•ar the curses of God denounced against their dearest Sins) •o yet stand out in an open defiance of their Lord and Maker, making every sermon they h•ar a witness unto their rebellion,
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and yet behold with what impudence they carried themselves in al their wickednesse Were they ashamed when they had Committed abomination? nay, they were not at all ashamed, neither could they blush;
and yet behold with what impudence they carried themselves in all their wickedness Were they ashamed when they had Committed abomination? nay, they were not At all ashamed, neither could they blush;
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They stole, they murthered, they Committed Adultery, they sware falsly, they burned incens• unto Baal, they walked after other Gods, whom they knew not, and yet (not with standing all this) they came,
They stole, they murdered, they Committed Adultery, they sware falsely, they burned incens• unto Baal, they walked After other God's, whom they knew not, and yet (not with standing all this) they Come,
when he meant to betray him, What Judas? betrayest thou the son of man with a kisse? Is it not wickednesse enough, that from a disciple thou provest a Traytor;
when he meant to betray him, What Judas? Betrayest thou the son of man with a kiss? Is it not wickedness enough, that from a disciple thou Provest a Traitor;
but must all this wickednesse be disguised amoris pignore? must the seal of Love be made the signal of thy Treason? betrayest thou the son of man with a kisse? Was it not wickednesse enough in subjects to betray and falsify the Trust reposed in them,
but must all this wickedness be disguised amoris pignore? must the seal of Love be made the signal of thy Treason? Betrayest thou the son of man with a kiss? Was it not wickedness enough in subject's to betray and falsify the Trust reposed in them,
To imprison, arraign, condemn, and execute the best of mortal Monarches, before his own Royal pallace? But must all this be done under a pretence of Iustice,
To imprison, arraign, condemn, and execute the best of Mortal Monarchs, before his own Royal palace? But must all this be done under a pretence of justice,
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al the bold vilanies which have been acted since the world began, (even among the most barbarous and savage kind of people) may be thought but petty-Lareenyes, compared with what this Age hath produced within our own Nation.
all the bold villainies which have been acted since the world began, (even among the most barbarous and savage kind of people) may be Thought but petty-Lareenyes, compared with what this Age hath produced within our own nation.
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And now, with what confidence do these men triumph in the chains and snares, they have made for their own unwary souls? How do they brave it upon those slippery pina• … es of advantage, which the madnesse of the people, the casua•ties of war,
And now, with what confidence do these men triumph in the chains and snares, they have made for their own unwary Souls? How do they brave it upon those slippery pina• … es of advantage, which the madness of the people, the casua•ties of war,
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and their own base •ribery and Corruption have set them? with what Impudence do they addresse themselves to fortain Princes, and States? how do they threaten if they are not assisted? as if all the world were obliged to strike sayl to their present power;
and their own base •ribery and Corruption have Set them? with what Impudence do they address themselves to fortain Princes, and States? how do they threaten if they Are not assisted? as if all the world were obliged to strike sail to their present power;
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begi•ning at Gods house every day with p•eaching and Praying, that so they may with the better colour and disguise, state and conclude their Thefts, and Murth•rs, & p•rjuries throughout the Kingdom:
begi•ning At God's house every day with p•eaching and Praying, that so they may with the better colour and disguise, state and conclude their Thefts, and Murth•rs, & p•rjuries throughout the Kingdom:
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that all the world may know, that the rage and fiercenesse of man, shall turn to his own praise? That the Hope of the Hypocr•te shall passe away like a puff of breath;
that all the world may know, that the rage and fierceness of man, shall turn to his own praise? That the Hope of the Hypocr•te shall pass away like a puff of breath;
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And truly I know not in what language to expresse this daring wickednesse, unlesse I shall call it professed Atheisine; nor where to find a parallel unto this.
And truly I know not in what language to express this daring wickedness, unless I shall call it professed Athenians; nor where to find a parallel unto this.
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Atheisme, unlesse it be Psal. 50. 21. There God expostulates with some, who concluded from his patience and long suffering, that he was even as wicked as themselves;
Atheism, unless it be Psalm 50. 21. There God expostulates with Some, who concluded from his patience and long suffering, that he was even as wicked as themselves;
or themselves as just and upright as himself, These things hast thou done (saith God) and I kept silence; and thou thoughtest that I was altogether such a one as thy self;
or themselves as just and upright as himself, These things hast thou done (Says God) and I kept silence; and thou thoughtest that I was altogether such a one as thy self;
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Nor is it any great wonder, that men (having acted all their bold wickednesse against Gods Anoy ted,) if a• last they appear in Blasphemy & defiance of God himself And this I take to be another Symptom of Infatuation, when the soul hath sinned it self out of the shame and blushes which belongs to notorious sins.
Nor is it any great wonder, that men (having acted all their bold wickedness against God's Annoy ted,) if a• last they appear in Blasphemy & defiance of God himself And this I take to be Another symptom of Infatuation, when the soul hath sinned it self out of the shame and Blushes which belongs to notorious Sins.
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A Third symptom of Infatuation, is, when the mind of man is uncounsellable; When a man is wilfully and incorrigibly resolved to walk contrary unto God;
A Third Symptom of Infatuation, is, when the mind of man is uncounsellable; When a man is wilfully and incorrigibly resolved to walk contrary unto God;
for no other reason, but because he would rep•ove him for his wickednesse; and hates Micajah, sor no other reason, but because he knew he would speak T•uth.
for no other reason, but Because he would rep•ove him for his wickedness; and hates Micajah, sor no other reason, but Because he knew he would speak T•uth.
Then all the men of the City shall stone him with stones, that he dy, &c He was not stoned for his Glutt•ny and drunkennesse (which might be thought but petty venial s•ns, compared with the licentiousnesse of these times) but for his incorrigiblenesse, in that he would not be reclaimed.
Then all the men of the city shall stone him with stones, that he die, etc. He was not stoned for his Glutt•ny and Drunkenness (which might be Thought but Petty venial s•ns, compared with the licentiousness of these times) but for his incorrigibleness, in that he would not be reclaimed.
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This I take to be the only true Evangelical ground of Excommunication and Censure; as appears by those instructions, given by our Saviour Mat. 18. If thy brother shall make a •respasse, go and tell him his ault between thee and him alone; If he will not hear thee,
This I take to be the only true Evangelical ground of Excommunication and Censure; as appears by those instructions, given by our Saviour Mathew 18. If thy brother shall make a •respasse, go and tell him his ault between thee and him alone; If he will not hear thee,
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and if he shall neglect to hear them, tell it unto the Church, but if he neglect to hear the Church, let him be unto thee as an Heat• … n, &c ▪ And th•n follows, verily I say unto you;
and if he shall neglect to hear them, tell it unto the Church, but if he neglect to hear the Church, let him be unto thee as an Heat• … n, etc. ▪ And th•n follows, verily I say unto you;
Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth, shall be bound in heaven, &c. The thunder of the Churches censures, was not wont to be discharged at every disagreement in doctrine, every diss•n•ment in matters (peth•ps) meerly indifferent (I fear our modern reformers have learned of the Iesuite, to reduce all matters ad Spiritualia, out of particular aym• and satisfactions;
Whatsoever you shall bind on earth, shall be bound in heaven, etc. The thunder of the Churches censures, was not wont to be discharged At every disagreement in Doctrine, every diss•n•ment in matters (peth•ps) merely indifferent (I Fear our modern reformers have learned of the Iesuite, to reduce all matters and Spiritualia, out of particular aym• and satisfactions;
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making their censures as cheap as contemptible, and as scandalous as themselves.) That ful•nen Ecclesiae was wont to be used only in cases of extreme necessity,
making their censures as cheap as contemptible, and as scandalous as themselves.) That ful•nen Ecclesiae was wont to be used only in cases of extreme necessity,
It was a custome among the H•athens, and afterwards (in imitation of them) among the Israelites; when they sacrificed their children unto M•lock, to make use of drums,
It was a custom among the H•athens, and afterwards (in imitation of them) among the Israelites; when they sacrificed their children unto M•lock, to make use of drums,
& such like instruments, to deaf the ears, and dull the senses of the spectators, le•t they should be moved to compassionate the pitiful Cries of the poor sacrificed children.
& such like Instruments, to deaf the ears, and dull the Senses of the spectators, le•t they should be moved to compassionate the pitiful Cries of the poor sacrificed children.
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From whence the valley of Hinnom is thought by some to receive the name of Tophet; from Toph, which signifies a Dr•n. And we read Mat. 8. 29. Of two Demoniacks, that were exceedingly tormented at our Saviours presence,
From whence the valley of Hinnom is Thought by Some to receive the name of Tophet; from Toph, which signifies a Dr•n. And we read Mathew 8. 29. Of two Demoniacs, that were exceedingly tormented At our Saviors presence,
and therefore they cry out, Quid nos tecum? what have wee to do with thee, thou Iesus, son of the living God? art thou come to torment us before our time? of the same hellish and infernal constitution, is the stubborn and incorrigible spirit;
and Therefore they cry out, Quid nos tecum? what have we to do with thee, thou Iesus, son of the living God? art thou come to torment us before our time? of the same hellish and infernal constitution, is the stubborn and incorrigible Spirit;
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And (without the help of a prognostication) discern at a distance that black cloud of judgement which is gathering over you, wherein the thunder and lightning of the fierce wrath of God is reserved for you.
And (without the help of a prognostication) discern At a distance that black cloud of judgement which is gathering over you, wherein the thunder and lightning of the fierce wrath of God is reserved for you.
And the ground of this confident assertion, we derive from that of Solomon, Pro. 29. 1. He that being often reproved, hardneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
And the ground of this confident assertion, we derive from that of Solomon, Pro 29. 1. He that being often reproved, Hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
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when they are in the most eminent danger to be cast away, Of such as these (doubtless) doth the Prophet Isaiah complain In that day, did the Lord God of hosts call to weeping,
when they Are in the most eminent danger to be cast away, Of such as these (doubtless) does the Prophet Isaiah complain In that day, did the Lord God of hosts call to weeping,
& to mourning, and to baldness, and to girding with sackcloth; and behold, joy and gladness, slaying oxen, and killing sheep, eating flesh, & drinking wine;
& to mourning, and to baldness, and to girding with Sackcloth; and behold, joy and gladness, slaying oxen, and killing sheep, eating Flesh, & drinking wine;
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and not sinful guilty man be afraid? Will Zim•i and Cozbi be shameless at their uncleaness, just at the same time the fierce anger of the Lord breaks out against Israel,
and not sinful guilty man be afraid? Will Zim•i and Cozbi be shameless At their uncleanness, just At the same time the fierce anger of the Lord breaks out against Israel,
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when men have no knowledge or sense of the time of their vistation, but, as the Fishes that are taken in an evil net ▪ and as the birds are caught in the s•are,
when men have no knowledge or sense of the time of their vistation, but, as the Fish that Are taken in an evil net ▪ and as the Birds Are caught in the s•are,
And therefore our Saviour foreseeing that his Disciples would be found sleeping even in that very hour when he was to be betrayed, gives them a caution, which can never be unseasonable to any Christian.
And Therefore our Saviour Foreseeing that his Disciples would be found sleeping even in that very hour when he was to be betrayed, gives them a caution, which can never be unseasonable to any Christian.
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Take heed to your selves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with sursetting, and drankenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares.
Take heed to your selves, lest At any time your hearts be overcharged with sursetting, and drankenness, and Cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares.
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but it came as a snare, because they were spirits shut up in prison (as S. Peter cals them) that is, captived and ensnared in their own blindness and security.
but it Come as a snare, Because they were spirits shut up in prison (as S. Peter calls them) that is, captived and Ensnared in their own blindness and security.
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when they had eaten and drunken to the full, when their hearts were merry, then they called for Sampson to make them sport in the house of Dagon their God;
when they had eaten and drunken to the full, when their hearts were merry, then they called for Sampson to make them sport in the house of Dagon their God;
when sin is out of measure sinful, and the sinner beyond measure desperate & stupid Thus when Catiline had fired the City of Rome with his horrid plots and conspiracies, he had nothing else to say for himself,
when since is out of measure sinful, and the sinner beyond measure desperate & stupid Thus when Catiline had fired the city of Room with his horrid plots and conspiracies, he had nothing Else to say for himself,
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but by attempting greater, I wil add worse unto evil, thirst unto drunkennesse, and leave the successe of my ungracious actions, to the extremest adventures.
but by attempting greater, I will add Worse unto evil, thirst unto Drunkenness, and leave the success of my ungracious actions, to the Extremest adventures.
but that of a necess•ty of defending themselves, and main•aining their own actions (how horrid and unconscionable soever) we might have seen their repentance,
but that of a necess•ty of defending themselves, and main•aining their own actions (how horrid and unconscionable soever) we might have seen their Repentance,
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As I have not so little charity, as to believe these men at first intended the third part of the wickednesse which they have acted, by falling from one wickednesse to another,
As I have not so little charity, as to believe these men At First intended the third part of the wickedness which they have acted, by falling from one wickedness to Another,
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Thus have they cast behind their backs, the wholsom rules of, Religion and Conscience, steering desperately by that divellish principle, Per scelera ad scelus tutum iter.
Thus have they cast behind their backs, the wholesome rules of, Religion and Conscience, steering desperately by that devilish principle, Per scelera ad scelus tutum iter.
Making one wickednesse, the rise, and advantage, and battery unto another, and their unblessed prosperity, an affront and defiance to the Divine vengeance;
Making one wickedness, the rise, and advantage, and battery unto Another, and their unblessed Prosperity, an affront and defiance to the Divine vengeance;
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A man would think those Romanists in a very sad condition, who having embarqued themselves in som• no•orious Treason or conspiracy (perhaps against the See of Rome,
A man would think those Romanists in a very sad condition, who having embarked themselves in som• no•orious Treason or Conspiracy (perhaps against the See of Room,
In the like straights and extremities have these wretched men involved themselves (by some of their own confess•ons) They have waded so far in sacriledge and blood, that they know not how to retire;
In the like straights and extremities have these wretched men involved themselves (by Some of their own confess•ons) They have waded so Far in sacrilege and blood, that they know not how to retire;
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They dare not confesse unto God, for then they are immediately obliged to lay down their Arms and to disclaim their error, by Repentance and Satisfaction.
They Dare not confess unto God, for then they Are immediately obliged to lay down their Arms and to disclaim their error, by Repentance and Satisfaction.
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So far are they removed out of the way of Repentance, that if they find any of those who have twisted with them, to repent and abhor their former wickednesse,
So Far Are they removed out of the Way of Repentance, that if they find any of those who have twisted with them, to Repent and abhor their former wickedness,
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for they will neither go in themselves, nor suffer others that would go in; So these, they will neither Repent themselves, nor suffer others that would repent.
for they will neither go in themselves, nor suffer Others that would go in; So these, they will neither repent themselves, nor suffer Others that would Repent.
Nay rather then own the guilt of their own •osoms (which I am sure they cannot stifle) they will lay all their wickedness upon the shoulders of their pious Soveraign,
Nay rather then own the guilt of their own •osoms (which I am sure they cannot stifle) they will lay all their wickedness upon the shoulders of their pious Sovereign,
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But that which (beyond all this) adds in• … nitely to the weight of their wickednesse i• this, That (notwithstanding the world hath had sufficient Testimony of their prevarication with God and man, by falsifying their oaths,
But that which (beyond all this) adds in• … nitely to the weight of their wickedness i• this, That (notwithstanding the world hath had sufficient Testimony of their prevarication with God and man, by falsifying their Oaths,
and several engagements, by the boldness and bloodiness of their actions, to promote the English Interest (as they call it, that is, their own) yet they think it no stale fraud, still to make Piety their pretense, and Reformation their designe;
and several engagements, by the boldness and bloodiness of their actions, to promote the English Interest (as they call it, that is, their own) yet they think it no stale fraud, still to make Piety their pretense, and Reformation their Design;
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To inebriate themselves with p•de and power, unless they make the Sacred ▪ Oracles of God instrumental to main•ain them in their luxury? Was it not wickedness enough in cursed Jezabel, to dispatch Naboth for his Inheritance sake,
To inebriate themselves with p•de and power, unless they make the Sacred ▪ Oracles of God instrumental to main•ain them in their luxury? Was it not wickedness enough in cursed Jezebel, to dispatch Naboth for his Inheritance sake,
unless she proclaim a Fast to disguise and cover that her bloody Designe? Is there not guilt enough in the murther of an incomparable King, in the robbing of a glorious Church, in the deliberat• breaking of so many sacred Oaths and Engagements, in the ruine of so many thousand families, in the •nsnaring so many thousand souls by irreligious engagements, to maintain these men in their wickedness;
unless she proclaim a Fast to disguise and cover that her bloody Design? Is there not guilt enough in the murder of an incomparable King, in the robbing of a glorious Church, in the deliberat• breaking of so many sacred Oaths and Engagements, in the ruin of so many thousand families, in the •nsnaring so many thousand Souls by irreligious engagements, to maintain these men in their wickedness;
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when they are pressed with arguments drawn from Reason, Law, & Scripture, but must they father all their wickedness upon God himself, •y deriving it from the direction of his sacred Spirit? M•st the Dove of peace and love be entitled to their • erciless & bloody executions? Must the Sp•rit of meekness and condescertion be made the Patron of their Tyrannie and Amb•t•on? The spirit that worketh sorrow and reluctancy for sin, be brought to countenance their justification and perseveran•e in sin? Oh let it never be told in Gath,
when they Are pressed with Arguments drawn from Reason, Law, & Scripture, but must they father all their wickedness upon God himself, •y deriving it from the direction of his sacred Spirit? M•st the Dove of peace and love be entitled to their • erciless & bloody executions? Must the Sp•rit of meekness and condescertion be made the Patron of their Tyranny and Amb•t•on? The Spirit that works sorrow and reluctancy for since, be brought to countenance their justification and perseveran•e in since? O let it never be told in Gaza,
How will our Enemies abroad reproach and Blasphem• our Religion, when these shall be under• … ood to be the fruits of it, in its (fa•sly pretended) puritie and Reformation?
How will our Enemies abroad reproach and Blasphem• our Religion, when these shall be under• … ood to be the fruits of it, in its (fa•sly pretended) purity and Reformation?
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Whether that Blasphemy which the scribes that came from Ierusalem were guilty of, in attributing the dispossession of unclean spirits (which they saw our Saviour did by the finger of God) to be done by Beelzebub, were specifically that irremis•ible Blasphemy against the Holy Ghost, I will not determine. But this I will say;
Whither that Blasphemy which the Scribes that Come from Ierusalem were guilty of, in attributing the dispossession of unclean spirits (which they saw our Saviour did by the finger of God) to be done by Beelzebub, were specifically that irremis•ible Blasphemy against the Holy Ghost, I will not determine. But this I will say;
For men to say, when they have nothing else to say, (in defence of their Enormities) that what they do, they do by the dictate and direction of Gods holy spirit, is so bold and fearful a Blasphemy; that I am ready to tremble at the naming of it;
For men to say, when they have nothing Else to say, (in defence of their Enormities) that what they do, they do by the dictate and direction of God's holy Spirit, is so bold and fearful a Blasphemy; that I am ready to tremble At the naming of it;
But whether these pretences derive from malice, or obstinacy, or a dissembled Iustification, of what they know to be Guilt of an high nature, I cannot possibly determine.
But whither these pretences derive from malice, or obstinacy, or a dissembled Justification, of what they know to be Gilded of an high nature, I cannot possibly determine.
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I shall from hence admire only the power, and prevalency of this charm of Infatuation; that will neither suffer men to look upwards towards their God nor inwardly upon themselves,
I shall from hence admire only the power, and prevalency of this charm of Infatuation; that will neither suffer men to look upward towards their God nor inwardly upon themselves,
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And let every man that would preserve the life of his Happinesse, in the comfort and cleernesse of his conscience, say with good old Jacob, O m• soul, come not thou into their secret, mine honor, be not thou engaged, (or do not subscribe their engagement;) lest thou eate of such things as please them,
And let every man that would preserve the life of his Happiness, in the Comfort and clearness of his conscience, say with good old Jacob, Oh m• soul, come not thou into their secret, mine honour, be not thou engaged, (or do not subscribe their engagement;) lest thou eat of such things as please them,
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And (this I conceive) may not be propounded unseasonably unto such, as either have twisted with these men, without repenting all this time, of the error of their doings;
And (this I conceive) may not be propounded unseasonably unto such, as either have twisted with these men, without repenting all this time, of the error of their doings;
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must be taken from the sight, and the Sorrow, and the humble owning of those errors wherein they were unfortunatly engaged against his Royal Father. I shall not hunger after any of their Confessions; whether Publike, or private; nor will I adventure to Censure their intendments.
must be taken from the sighed, and the Sorrow, and the humble owning of those errors wherein they were unfortunately engaged against his Royal Father. I shall not hunger After any of their Confessions; whither Public, or private; nor will I adventure to Censure their intendments.
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Only I hope, I may have leave to entertain some fears, that they will not set this King upon his Fathers Throne, till themselves have set themselves in the stool of repentance, on another score then what hath been lately practised in Scotland. The best way I can pro•ound,
Only I hope, I may have leave to entertain Some fears, that they will not Set this King upon his Father's Throne, till themselves have Set themselves in the stool of Repentance, on Another score then what hath been lately practised in Scotland. The best Way I can pro•ound,
for them to set a Crown of gold on this Kings head: is to have their hearts thoroughly pricked with those thornes they platted in his Fathers Crown; & if they are really ambitious of the honour, of restoring the rights of the Crown, and revenging the blood of their martyred Soveraign upon his cruel enemies;
for them to Set a Crown of gold on this Kings head: is to have their hearts thoroughly pricked with those thorns they plaited in his Father's Crown; & if they Are really ambitious of the honour, of restoring the rights of the Crown, and revenging the blood of their martyred Sovereign upon his cruel enemies;
and that the world may read the disavowing of their former errors, (if in no other character) yet in the sincerity and gallantry of their future actions, and atchievements.
and that the world may read the disavowing of their former errors, (if in no other character) yet in the sincerity and gallantry of their future actions, and achievements.
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Because it is an inconsiderate Temerity, to confine the boundlesse Ocean of Gods mercy, to the narrow mouthed bottles, of our own uncertain, & fallible Conception:
Because it is an inconsiderate Temerity, to confine the boundless Ocean of God's mercy, to the narrow mouthed bottles, of our own uncertain, & fallible Conception:
and strikes the Soule with Numnesse, that she cannot feel the comfort of Gods mercy There is a Blasphemy against the Holy Ghost, that shall never be forgiven,
and strikes the Soul with Numbness, that she cannot feel the Comfort of God's mercy There is a Blasphemy against the Holy Ghost, that shall never be forgiven,
It is (for the most part) agreed, that The sin against the Holy Ghost is a Total Apostacy from the Gospel of Christ formerly acknowledged, and professed;
It is (for the most part) agreed, that The since against the Holy Ghost is a Total Apostasy from the Gospel of christ formerly acknowledged, and professed;
The schoolmen tell us, that there are six sins, that are dangerous Introductions into this irrecoverable gulf; namely Presumption, and Desperation; Impenitency, and Hardnesse of heart;
The Schoolmen tell us, that there Are six Sins, that Are dangerous Introductions into this irrecoverable gulf; namely Presumption, and Desperation; Impenitency, and Hardness of heart;
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The resisting of a Truth after Convincement; and the Envying Gods grace in other men. But no man can conclude a man to be Totally, and finally surprized with the•e,
The resisting of a Truth After Convincement; and the Envying God's grace in other men. But no man can conclude a man to be Totally, and finally surprised with the•e,
then many of the Apostles themselves, as appears Luc. 7. 44. We read also of witches• that (having renounced their Baptisme, contracted with the Divel,
then many of the Apostles themselves, as appears Luke 7. 44. We read also of witches• that (having renounced their Baptism, contracted with the devil,
and resigned up themselves to his entire possession, and Command for many yeers;) have yet been recovered into the Christian faith, and a Salvable condition.
and resigned up themselves to his entire possession, and Command for many Years;) have yet been recovered into the Christian faith, and a Salvable condition.
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That menshould take away t•eir lives, because God hath taken away their understanding, is a proceeding, that savours •ore of Conveni•nce, then Conscience;
That menshould take away t•eir lives, Because God hath taken away their understanding, is a proceeding, that savours •ore of Conveni•nce, then Conscience;
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But let not any m•n mistake me, or deceive himself, by deriving an Encouragement unto presumption from that, which I intend only for an Antido•e against Despaire.
But let not any m•n mistake me, or deceive himself, by deriving an Encouragement unto presumption from that, which I intend only for an Antido•e against Despair.
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and yet it must be taken; what it wants in sweetnesse, it hath in Salubrity. It is compounded of little else but the Terro•s of the Law; The weight of Gods Justice;
and yet it must be taken; what it Wants in sweetness, it hath in Salubrity. It is compounded of little Else but the Terro•s of the Law; The weight of God's justice;
J•s•s of Nazareth, a man approv'd of God among •ou, by miracles, wonders, and signes, which G•d did by him in the middest of you as ye your selves also know;
J•s•s of Nazareth, a man approved of God among •ou, by Miracles, wonders, and Signs, which G•d did by him in the midst of you as you your selves also know;
and the rest of the Apostles, Men, and Brethren, What shall we do? And what •oes S. Peter prescribe unto them in such a• affrighted trembling condition,
and the rest of the Apostles, Men, and Brothers, What shall we do? And what •oes S. Peter prescribe unto them in such a• affrighted trembling condition,
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for the promise is unto you, and to your children, &c. Thus the converted Jaylour being first awakened by an Earthquake, that shook the very foundation of the prison,
for the promise is unto you, and to your children, etc. Thus the converted Jailer being First awakened by an Earthquake, that shook the very Foundation of the prison,
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but by strong cries, and teares, by much self denyal, and great maceration of Spirit. Cordials are then seasonable, when the malignity of the disease is killed.
but by strong cries, and tears, by much self denial, and great maceration of Spirit. Cordials Are then seasonable, when the malignity of the disease is killed.
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Why gaddest thou about so much to change thy way? So that the Spots which nitre and much Sope will not get out are these Three (which I sha• … leave our Ierusalem to enquire after with• … her own walls.) There is first, the deep scarlet spot of Blood-guiltiness (especially if it be Sanguis Animarum, the blood of souls that perish for want of sharp and sincere reproofs) Secondly, there is the white spot of pretended sanctity and impunity (notwithstanding all their guilt) and Thirdly, there is the changeable spot of gadding Inconstancy;
Why gaddest thou about so much to change thy Way? So that the Spots which nitre and much Soap will not get out Are these Three (which I sha• … leave our Ierusalem to inquire After with• … her own walls.) There is First, the deep scarlet spot of Bloodguiltiness (especially if it be Sanguis Animarum, the blood of Souls that perish for want of sharp and sincere reproofs) Secondly, there is the white spot of pretended sanctity and impunity (notwithstanding all their guilt) and Thirdly, there is the changeable spot of gadding Inconstancy;
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the same Prophet will inform ye, Jer. 6. 14. They have healed the hurt of the daughter of my people slightly, saying, Peace, peace, when there is no peace.
the same Prophet will inform you, Jer. 6. 14. They have healed the hurt of the daughter of my people slightly, saying, Peace, peace, when there is no peace.
And the more we are ashamed and confounded at the sight of our own ugly selves, the more amiable and acceptable we shall appear in the sight of our Redeemer.
And the more we Are ashamed and confounded At the sighed of our own ugly selves, the more amiable and acceptable we shall appear in the sighed of our Redeemer.
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The other is that grand Tribunal of Iudgement, whereunto all the world shall be summ•n•d at the General Resurrection, which shal be in that place which God shall chuse for the manifestation of his mercy and Justice, upon all men according as their works shall be Now in secular and Iudicial Proceedings, for a man to have leave to make choice of his own Iudicatory, his own Iudge, his own Iury, & witnesses, is so high an Indulgence, & advantage;
The other is that grand Tribunal of Judgement, whereunto all the world shall be summ•n•d At the General Resurrection, which shall be in that place which God shall choose for the manifestation of his mercy and justice, upon all men according as their works shall be Now in secular and Judicial Proceedings, for a man to have leave to make choice of his own Judicatory, his own Judge, his own Jury, & Witnesses, is so high an Indulgence, & advantage;
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He may take his choise whether he will be judged Here, or Hereafter: by himself, or by another; God hath made us all Ch•ncelours •n our own Causes, with this proviso; That if we will deal truly and impartial•y with our selves, that is,
He may take his choice whither he will be judged Here, or Hereafter: by himself, or by Another; God hath made us all Ch•ncelours •n our own Causes, with this proviso; That if we will deal truly and impartial•y with our selves, that is,
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Most Certain it is, that we must all appear before the Iudgement seat of Christ, that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done,
Most Certain it is, that we must all appear before the Judgement seat of christ, that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done,
S Iohn in a vision, saw the dead small and great, stand before God, and the books were opened, and another book was opened, which was the book of life, and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books. according to their works.
S John in a vision, saw the dead small and great, stand before God, and the books were opened, and Another book was opened, which was the book of life, and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books. according to their works.
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why the sentence of eternal death should not pass upon us, when God hath given us the space of 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60 years for the performance of so easie a task,
why the sentence of Eternal death should not pass upon us, when God hath given us the Molle of 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60 Years for the performance of so easy a task,
so reasonable a service, and we have not done it. We see with what malicious dexterity and boldness, blood-thirsty and deceitful men manage the Tryals,
so reasonable a service, and we have not done it. We see with what malicious dexterity and boldness, bloodthirsty and deceitful men manage the Trials,
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how dull, and indisposed in enquiring after the guilt of their own wretched souls? Certainly, such men as they may be thought to be strongly infected with this disease of Infatuation;
how dull, and indisposed in inquiring After the guilt of their own wretched Souls? Certainly, such men as they may be Thought to be strongly infected with this disease of Infatuation;
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A Cure then (ye see) there is for the Infauated soul, and the first step to that Bethesda pool which cureth all diseases, is by a descent of humiliation,
A Cure then (you see) there is for the Infauated soul, and the First step to that Bethesda pool which cureth all diseases, is by a descent of humiliation,
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there are many of us (God help us) that are humbled, and driven into great straits and extremities, persons that have lived in their own Countries with great charity and hospitality towards others, that have neither what to eat,
there Are many of us (God help us) that Are humbled, and driven into great straits and extremities, Persons that have lived in their own Countries with great charity and hospitality towards Others, that have neither what to eat,
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Physitians are wont to cure vomiting by a vomit; and bleeding, by letting of blood; And truly, the best cure I can prescribe for all our secular sorrows;
Physicians Are wont to cure vomiting by a vomit; and bleeding, by letting of blood; And truly, the best cure I can prescribe for all our secular sorrows;
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& it may be demanded of me, what? are the messages of the Gospel to be delivered by Boanerges, the sons of thunder? Sure, the world has •ore then enow of such, that take a great deal of pains to bring men unto Hell ga•e•, by representing unto them the horrors of a damned Condition,
& it may be demanded of me, what? Are the messages of the Gospel to be Delivered by Boanerges, the Sons of thunder? Sure, the world has •ore then enough of such, that take a great deal of pains to bring men unto Hell ga•e•, by representing unto them the horrors of a damned Condition,
shaping their Cures too often accord•ng to their incouragements, and though they will not sell the gifts, yet they can find a way to sell the Comforts of the Holy Ghost, for mony and advantage.
shaping their Cures too often accord•ng to their encouragements, and though they will not fell the Gifts, yet they can find a Way to fell the Comforts of the Holy Ghost, for money and advantage.
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but it was for no other end, but that the spirit might be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus For the Churches censure having humbled him, he writes a second Epistle to the same Church, both to forgive him and to comfort him,
but it was for no other end, but that the Spirit might be saved in the day of the Lord jesus For the Churches censure having humbled him, he writes a second Epistle to the same Church, both to forgive him and to Comfort him,
For though self-humbling be the certain fruit and effect of faith; yet faith is not so clear and conspicuous, till repentance hath scoured off the rust,
For though Self-humbling be the certain fruit and Effect of faith; yet faith is not so clear and conspicuous, till Repentance hath scoured off the rust,
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when the son dishonoured the father, & the daughter rose up against her mother, and a mans enemies were the men of his own house And yet in this dark & dismal night of affliction, see with what an humble confidence the Church addresseth her self to the strong God of her salvation.
when the son dishonoured the father, & the daughter rose up against her mother, and a men enemies were the men of his own house And yet in this dark & dismal night of affliction, see with what an humble confidence the Church Addresseth her self to the strong God of her salvation.
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he will bring me forth to light, and I shall behold his righteousness. Now though in chastning, or sorrow, or whatsoever, for the present seemeth joyous, but grievous;
he will bring me forth to Light, and I shall behold his righteousness. Now though in chastening, or sorrow, or whatsoever, for the present seems joyous, but grievous;
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nevertheless, afterward it yeildeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them that are exercised thereby The Law (saith S. Paul) is our schoolmaster, to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith;
nevertheless, afterwards it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them that Are exercised thereby The Law (Says S. Paul) is our Schoolmaster, to bring us unto christ, that we might be justified by faith;
Which is nor such a liberty as our Anabaprists dream of, a liberty to live as they list, a liberty to deny all manner of obedience to spiritual and temporal Governours.
Which is nor such a liberty as our Anabaptists dream of, a liberty to live as they list, a liberty to deny all manner of Obedience to spiritual and temporal Governors.
The Gospel gives me an exemption from the Curse of the Law, For there is no condemnation to them that are in Christ Jesus, provided always, that they walk not after the flesh, but after the spirit.
The Gospel gives me an exemption from the Curse of the Law, For there is no condemnation to them that Are in christ jesus, provided always, that they walk not After the Flesh, but After the Spirit.
Nay, I shall ever think it agreeable to Christian wisdom, to have my cancelled obligations still before mine eys, that I may know my greater obligat•ons of duty and gratitude to my Redeemer.
Nay, I shall ever think it agreeable to Christian Wisdom, to have my canceled obligations still before mine eyes, that I may know my greater obligat•ons of duty and gratitude to my Redeemer.
if from a crooked, bruised, and decrepid Cripple, I am restored to p•rfect strength and soundness, I will hang up my crutches in the Temple, not only as memorials of my gratitude,
if from a crooked, Bruised, and decrepit Cripple, I am restored to p•rfect strength and soundness, I will hang up my crutches in the Temple, not only as memorials of my gratitude,
yet I will ever retain the memory of them, to aw, and humble me into an holy fear, into a constant warines & circumspection how I becoin again entangled in those snares out of which by the mercy of God I have escaped.
yet I will ever retain the memory of them, to awe, and humble me into an holy Fear, into a constant wariness & circumspection how I becoin again entangled in those snares out of which by the mercy of God I have escaped.
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Christ takes his stand upon mount Gerezim, and from thence proclaims his beatitudes, as appears, Mat 5. 3. &c ▪ The first solemn sermon that ever he p•eached to his disciples, was a sermon of mercy.
christ Takes his stand upon mount Gerizim, and from thence proclaims his Beatitudes, as appears, Mathew 5. 3. etc. ▪ The First solemn sermon that ever he p•eached to his Disciples, was a sermon of mercy.
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which he did not light upon by chance (as S. Austin did upon that of S Paul, Rom. 13. 13) but (the book of the Prophet Isaiah being delivered to him) it is said, that he opened the book, and found (that is turned to) the place where it was written, The spirit of the Lord is upon me,
which he did not Light upon by chance (as S. Austin did upon that of S Paul, Rom. 13. 13) but (the book of the Prophet Isaiah being Delivered to him) it is said, that he opened the book, and found (that is turned to) the place where it was written, The Spirit of the Lord is upon me,
and recove•ing of sight to the blind ▪ to s•t at liberty them that are bruised, to preach the acceptable yeer of the Lord And sure we that are employed as his Embassadours for peace and Reconciliation, ought to follow him in this choise;
and recove•ing of sighed to the blind ▪ to s•t At liberty them that Are Bruised, to preach the acceptable year of the Lord And sure we that Are employed as his ambassadors for peace and Reconciliation, ought to follow him in this choice;
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His invitation is most Gracious and Pathetical Come unto me all yee that are weary, and heavy laden• and I will refresh yee. Come unto me all yee that have hitherto rejected my messages of peace and Love, minding your fa•mes, your oxen, your wives, (that is) your pleasure,
His invitation is most Gracious and Pathetical Come unto me all ye that Are weary, and heavy laden• and I will refresh ye. Come unto me all ye that have hitherto rejected my messages of peace and Love, minding your fa•mes, your oxen, your wives, (that is) your pleasure,
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yet come unto me however, you shall not be upbraided with the foulnesse of your sins, only come with broken hearts, with bleeding Souls, with the sighs,
yet come unto me however, you shall not be upbraided with the foulness of your Sins, only come with broken hearts, with bleeding Souls, with the sighs,
Are you stung with the guilt you have Contracted by your voluntary, presumptuous sins? Behold, I am that brazen Serpent that healeth all that look up unto me.
are you stung with the guilt you have Contracted by your voluntary, presumptuous Sins? Behold, I am that brazen Serpent that heals all that look up unto me.
Are your souls full of Leprosy, and uncleaness? your vital spirits surprized by the plague of the Heart? your Consciences stabbed to death, by your own deliberate wounds? Behold, I am that Lamb of God that taketh away the sins of the world.
are your Souls full of Leprosy, and uncleanness? your vital spirits surprised by the plague of the Heart? your Consciences stabbed to death, by your own deliberate wounds? Behold, I am that Lamb of God that Takes away the Sins of the world.
will entertain and reward even a cup of cold water given in the name of a disciple He that had respect unto the short prayer of the poor dejected Publican, will have respect a• … o unto thee,
will entertain and reward even a cup of cold water given in the name of a disciple He that had respect unto the short prayer of the poor dejected Publican, will have respect a• … oh unto thee,
whensoever the spirit of God shall blow upon these little sparks, thou shalt find them grow and increase into a Coale, into a flame, enough to chear and warm the soul with Celestial Comfort.
whensoever the Spirit of God shall blow upon these little sparks, thou shalt find them grow and increase into a Coal, into a flame, enough to cheer and warm the soul with Celestial Comfort.
Hence it is that Grace is compared to a little leven in three m•asures of meal, which in time will leven the whole lump There is a time when Holy purposes are taken and accepted for good performances;
Hence it is that Grace is compared to a little leven in three m•asures of meal, which in time will leven the Whole lump There is a time when Holy Purposes Are taken and accepted for good performances;
and behold his father comes out to meet his son, I said, I will confesse my sin unto the Lord, (said David,) and so thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin.
and behold his father comes out to meet his son, I said, I will confess my since unto the Lord, (said David,) and so thou forgavest the iniquity of my since.
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or art thou so much a stranger to thy self, that thou darest not look into thy dangerous and suspected Condition? doest thou feel the throbs and horrors of a wounded Conscience, the pangs of Hell and Despair growing upon thy Soul? yet give me leave to aske thee this one Question Doest thou notwithstanding thy present fear,
or art thou so much a stranger to thy self, that thou Darest not look into thy dangerous and suspected Condition? dost thou feel the throbs and horrors of a wounded Conscience, the pangs of Hell and Despair growing upon thy Soul? yet give me leave to ask thee this one Question Dost thou notwithstanding thy present Fear,
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but because he is a Christian, a Child of God, a member of Christ, one that makes Conscience of his wayes? Doest thou love him for the pious and gracious Enclinations thou findest in him? if thou doest; Be of good Comfort.
but Because he is a Christian, a Child of God, a member of christ, one that makes Conscience of his ways? Dost thou love him for the pious and gracious Inclinations thou Findest in him? if thou dost; Be of good Comfort.
And Certainly this tribute of Love whether it be to God, or our neighbour, is but Leve onus facile jugum. There is nothing more easie then Love; nothing more acceptable then love; nothing more ample & difusive, in its dilating and spreading Quality then Love. It wil obscure and hide, a multitude of sins, from the severe wrath of God.
And Certainly this tribute of Love whither it be to God, or our neighbour, is but Leave onus facile jugum. There is nothing more easy then Love; nothing more acceptable then love; nothing more ample & difusive, in its dilating and spreading Quality then Love. It will Obscure and hide, a multitude of Sins, from the severe wrath of God.
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and therefore (as grievances unto the Holy spirit of Love) Let all bitternesse, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking be put away with all malice.
and Therefore (as grievances unto the Holy Spirit of Love) Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking be put away with all malice.
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and not fit to be owned for a subject of Christs Kingdom. Secondly, whilst the soul is upon its recovery from a disease of Senslesnesse, and stupidity;
and not fit to be owned for a Subject of Christ Kingdom. Secondly, while the soul is upon its recovery from a disease of Senslessness, and stupidity;
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For Conscience is both the eye and the Awe of the Soul, the Monitor in the School of the inward man, the Superintendent, or supervisor of thoughts, words,
For Conscience is both the eye and the Awe of the Soul, the Monitor in the School of the inward man, the Superintendent, or supervisor of thoughts, words,
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We read Mark. 5. That when our Saviour had recovered the ruler of the Synagogues daughter from death to Life he Commanded that somthing should be given her to eate.
We read Mark. 5. That when our Saviour had recovered the ruler of the Synagogues daughter from death to Life he Commanded that something should be given her to eat.
Sure I am, •he •oul that is once recovered from the death of sin to the life of Grace, hath great need of Spiritual nourishment of Sermo•s, and Sacraments, of Ministerial A•solution, and all Evangelical he•pes,
Sure I am, •he •oul that is once recovered from the death of since to the life of Grace, hath great need of Spiritual nourishment of Sermo•s, and Sacraments, of Ministerial A•solution, and all Evangelical he•pes,
To these, give me leave to recommend to your Care and practise, those grand helpes, a•d assistances of Prayer, and Almes giving, which are as the props and buttresses whereon the Soul stands firme and unshaken, in the day of her visitation.
To these, give me leave to recommend to your Care and practise, those grand helps, a•d assistances of Prayer, and Alms giving, which Are as the props and buttresses whereon the Soul Stands firm and unshaken, in the day of her Visitation.
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It is said of Zacheus the Publican, that he stood forth, and said unto Christ, Behold Lord, the halfe of my goods I give to the poor, and if I have taken any thing from any man, by false accusation;
It is said of Zacchaeus the Publican, that he stood forth, and said unto christ, Behold Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor, and if I have taken any thing from any man, by false accusation;
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When the Artists of this jugling Age will di•claime before all men, the Curious and fine spun Arts they have used for the gaining of their ends, and advantages; I know not.
When the Artists of this juggling Age will di•claime before all men, the Curious and fine spun Arts they have used for the gaining of their ends, and advantages; I know not.
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Or when the Publicans and notorious Sinners of our Nation, will have so much Charity, as to give the halfe of their goods, to those poor which themselves have made;
Or when the Publicans and notorious Sinners of our nation, will have so much Charity, as to give the half of their goods, to those poor which themselves have made;
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That they would according to our Saviours advice, make themselves friends of the Mammon of unrighteousnesse. That they would not think it a piece of Popery, to demonstrate their Repentance, by Restitution,
That they would according to our Saviors Advice, make themselves Friends of the Mammon of unrighteousness. That they would not think it a piece of Popery, to demonstrate their Repentance, by Restitution,
Sure they cannot but understand, their brethren whom they have driven into exilement and extremities abroad, are ready to starve in the streets of strangers.
Sure they cannot but understand, their brothers whom they have driven into exilement and extremities abroad, Are ready to starve in the streets of Strangers.
and Charity to their immortal Souls. Let them therefore render unto Cesar, the things that are Cesars; and unto God, the things that are Gods; and unto themselves and their own Consc•ences, the Care that belongs to their eterna• p•eservat•on.
and Charity to their immortal Souls. Let them Therefore render unto Cesar, the things that Are Caesars; and unto God, the things that Are God's; and unto themselves and their own Consc•ences, the Care that belongs to their eterna• p•eservat•on.
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I shall Close up this discourse with the observation of a Command which I find in the Levitical law. And it is th• … Whatsoever uncleanesse it be that a man is defiled withal,
I shall Close up this discourse with the observation of a Command which I find in the Levitical law. And it is th• … Whatsoever uncleanness it be that a man is defiled withal,
or how far, mens souls are •ain•ed with this Di• … a• of spiri•ual Infatuation. I know 〈 ◊ 〉 ▪ What O•thes and engage• … nts, • … n ha• … • … ke• 〈 ◊ 〉 God, and their King, and •ith 〈 ◊ 〉 Conscience and Int•grity, they have 〈 … 〉 shall 〈 ◊ 〉 all men to know from themselves, into whose •an•s th•se papers of mine shall come.
or how Far, men's Souls Are •ain•ed with this Di• … a• of spiri•ual Infatuation. I know 〈 ◊ 〉 ▪ What O•thes and engage• … nts, • … n ha• … • … ke• 〈 ◊ 〉 God, and their King, and •ith 〈 ◊ 〉 Conscience and Int•grity, they have 〈 … 〉 shall 〈 ◊ 〉 all men to know from themselves, into whose •an•s th•se papers of mine shall come.
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