The spirits conviction of sinne. Opened in a sermon before the Honorable House of Commons, assembled in Parliament upon the solemne day of their monethly fast, Novemb. 26, 1645. / By Peter Sterry, sometimes fellow of Emanuel Colledge in Cambridge. And now preacher of the Gospel in London. Published by order of the House of Commons.
This Promise is threefold, The Spirit's 1. Personall Comming, 2. Particular Comforts, 3. Universall Convictions. Pardon me, if I be somewhat larger in the Explication of these.
This Promise is threefold, The Spirit's 1. Personal Coming, 2. Particular Comforts, 3. Universal Convictions. Pardon me, if I be somewhat larger in the Explication of these.
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The first Promise is the Personall comming. This hath two parts. The Person comming. The Comming of that Person. Part 1st. The first part is the Person comming.
The First Promise is the Personal coming. This hath two parts. The Person coming. The Coming of that Person. Part 1st. The First part is the Person coming.
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For, say they, Christ speakes of him as of a Person; Hee; Him: and as of a Distinct Person in the Trinity, Job. 14.16. Another Comforter. Another besides Jesus Christ.
For, say they, christ speaks of him as of a Person; He; Him: and as of a Distinct Person in the Trinity, Job. 14.16. another Comforter. another beside jesus christ.
I have cul'd forth these five: Comming, Sending, Giving, Dwelling, Appearing. 1st. Comming. You read of the Comming of Shiloh, which is Christ: Hee, to whom. Gen. 49.10. My Text tells you of the comming of the Spirit.
I have culed forth these five: Coming, Sending, Giving, Dwelling, Appearing. 1st. Coming. You read of the Coming of Shiloh, which is christ: He, to whom. Gen. 49.10. My Text tells you of the coming of the Spirit.
The Divine and Humane Nature are, as it were, two termes of reciprocall motion, for these two glorious Persons. 2d. Sending. The Father sends the Son, Job. 3.17.
The Divine and Humane Nature Are, as it were, two terms of reciprocal motion, for these two glorious Persons. 2d. Sending. The Father sends the Son, Job. 3.17.
The Son sends the Spirit, in the verse going before my Text. The Father's Love-token to man, is his own Son. The Son's Love-token to his spouse, is his own Spirit.
The Son sends the Spirit, in the verse going before my Text. The Father's Love-token to man, is his own Son. The Son's Love-token to his spouse, is his own Spirit.
In a Gift there is a conferring of Propriety, and Possession. 4. Dwelling. Joh. 1.14. The Word was made Flesh, and dwelt among us. 2 Tim. 1.14. By the holy Ghost which dwelleth in thee.
In a Gift there is a conferring of Propriety, and Possession. 4. Dwelling. John 1.14. The Word was made Flesh, and dwelled among us. 2 Tim. 1.14. By the holy Ghost which dwells in thee.
The Spirit dwels in Timothy as at home, in his owne house. 5. Appearing. Christ is God manifested in Flesh, 1 Tim. 3.16. Jesus speakes of the Spirit to his Apostles, You shall know him, Joh. 14.17. These two are distinct Persons in respect of their Appearances, as well as Subsistencies. NONLATINALPHABET.
The Spirit dwells in Timothy as At home, in his own house. 5. Appearing. christ is God manifested in Flesh, 1 Tim. 3.16. jesus speaks of the Spirit to his Apostles, You shall know him, John 14.17. These two Are distinct Persons in respect of their Appearances, as well as Subsistencies..
The Comming of the Spirit is a union between Persons as well as Natures. Here is a Distinction and a Union both at once, between Natures and Persons joyntly.
The Coming of the Spirit is a Union between Persons as well as Nature's. Here is a Distinction and a union both At once, between Nature's and Persons jointly.
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Compare those two places of Scripture, 1 Cor. 6.17. He that is joyned to the Lord, is one Spirit. and Rom. 8.16. The Spirit witnesseth with our spirits.
Compare those two places of Scripture, 1 Cor. 6.17. He that is joined to the Lord, is one Spirit. and Rom. 8.16. The Spirit Witnesseth with our spirits.
Yea, this Comfort was to be doubled at the coming of the Spirit: For the Father was to come along with his deare Son, Job. 14. c. 23. v. I, and the Father will come unto him,
Yea, this Comfort was to be doubled At the coming of the Spirit: For the Father was to come along with his deer Son, Job. 14. c. 23. v. I, and the Father will come unto him,
But which way would these Persons of glory come to lodge themselves in the humble Cottage of a Saints heart? In the Spirit. This Person was to be the Chariot for the other two.
But which Way would these Persons of glory come to lodge themselves in the humble Cottage of a Saints heart? In the Spirit. This Person was to be the Chariot for the other two.
Therefore but two verses after this Promise, Christ explains it by another Promise, that of the coming of the Comforter: And St. Paul tels us, that we have accesse to the Father, by one Spirit, Ephes. 2. c. 18. v. Thus the Father, Son, Spirit, and a Saint, dwell all together, and converse:
Therefore but two Verses After this Promise, christ explains it by Another Promise, that of the coming of the Comforter: And Saint Paul tells us, that we have access to the Father, by one Spirit, Ephesians 2. c. 18. v. Thus the Father, Son, Spirit, and a Saint, dwell all together, and converse:
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when all this while the whole world of men round about them could discerne no other Sun without them, save that which had shined from the creation untill now;
when all this while the Whole world of men round about them could discern no other Sun without them, save that which had shined from the creation until now;
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The Text reads it, Reprove, but the word in Greek (NONLATINALPHABET) more properly signifies to convince, as the margin hath it. This Conviction is threefold:
The Text reads it, Reprove, but the word in Greek () more properly signifies to convince, as the margin hath it. This Conviction is threefold:
how, since the fall, the whole frame, all appearances of things, had been one great enchantment raised and maintained upon the spirits of men, by the father of lies, the Prince of darknesse;
how, since the fallen, the Whole frame, all appearances of things, had been one great enchantment raised and maintained upon the spirits of men, by the father of lies, the Prince of darkness;
If this latter be here meant, then the Spirit of grace is he, whom St. Paul calls the holy Spirit, Ephes. 1. and wee generally know by the name of the Holy Ghost.
If this latter be Here meant, then the Spirit of grace is he, whom Saint Paul calls the holy Spirit, Ephesians 1. and we generally know by the name of the Holy Ghost.
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Both these are that One Spirit, the Holy Ghost. Divines give to the third Person, the name of Love; as they do to the second, that of Wisdome: And wee reade from St. Paul's mouth, Rom. 5.5. The love of God is powred forth in our hearts, by the Holy Ghost, which he hath given us. This is the first character. Second.
Both these Are that One Spirit, the Holy Ghost. Divines give to the third Person, the name of Love; as they do to the second, that of Wisdom: And we read from Saint Paul's Mouth, Rom. 5.5. The love of God is poured forth in our hearts, by the Holy Ghost, which he hath given us. This is the First character. Second.
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The Spirit helpeth our infirmities, making intercession for us by groanes unexpressible. This is the Spirit which convinceth of sin, the Holy Ghost himself.
The Spirit Helpeth our infirmities, making Intercession for us by groans unexpressible. This is the Spirit which Convinces of since, the Holy Ghost himself.
These are the words of the Holy Ghost himself, 1 Joh. 5. c. 6. v. The Spirit is truth. Truth absolutely, that is, the Highest and fullest truth; the Principle of all truth:
These Are the words of the Holy Ghost himself, 1 John 5. c. 6. v. The Spirit is truth. Truth absolutely, that is, the Highest and Fullest truth; the Principle of all truth:
if you compare this expression of Solomon's with that of St. Paul, which seems to have some glance towards this Proverb, 1 Cor. 2. ch. 11. vers.
if you compare this expression of Solomon's with that of Saint Paul, which seems to have Some glance towards this Proverb, 1 Cor. 2. changed. 11. vers.
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And thus farre the spirit of man, the candle of Reason, spreads his beams, to enlighten this world of nature. This the Scripture calls Man's Day, which is God's and a Saint's night.
And thus Far the Spirit of man, the candle of Reason, spreads his beams, to enlighten this world of nature. This the Scripture calls Man's Day, which is God's and a Saint's night.
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it is that which is acted by sense. Seconly, Reason makes man; or the rationall state. Thirdly, the Spirit is the principle of a Saint: As many as are the sons of God, are led (or acted ) by the Spirit of God.
it is that which is acted by sense. Secondly, Reason makes man; or the rational state. Thirdly, the Spirit is the principle of a Saint: As many as Are the Sons of God, Are led (or acted) by the Spirit of God.
Now sense and reason become blind guides, and will lead you into the ditch: 1 Cor. 2.12. Spirituall things are spiritually discern'd. By proportion: sensuall things are sensually discern'd: rationall things are rationally discern'd.
Now sense and reason become blind guides, and will led you into the ditch: 1 Cor. 2.12. Spiritual things Are spiritually discerned. By proportion: sensual things Are sensually discerned: rational things Are rationally discerned.
2. Ru. Right Appearances of things to one Principle of truth, may be directly contrary to those which are right Appearances of the same things to another Principle of truth.
2. Ru. Right Appearances of things to one Principle of truth, may be directly contrary to those which Are right Appearances of the same things to Another Principle of truth.
The light of this life is darknesse in the language of the Scripture. Darknesse it selfe is as the light before the face of God. 1 Cor. 2.14. The wisdome of the Spirit is foolishnesse to the Naturall man.
The Light of this life is darkness in the language of the Scripture. Darkness it self is as the Light before the face of God. 1 Cor. 2.14. The Wisdom of the Spirit is foolishness to the Natural man.
So Philosophers say, that Reason corrects the errors of Sense. 1 Cor. 2.15. The spirituall man judgeth all things, but he is judg'd or discern'd by none.
So Philosophers say, that Reason corrects the errors of Sense. 1 Cor. 2.15. The spiritual man Judgeth all things, but he is judged or discerned by none.
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But the spirit understands them with all their wayes and workings NONLATINALPHABET; distinctly and critically. These three Principles of truth are as three Circles upon the face of the water; one within another:
But the Spirit understands them with all their ways and workings; distinctly and critically. These three Principles of truth Are as three Circles upon the face of the water; one within Another:
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but cannot extend themselves to the wide compasse of the greater circle, unlesse they break and vanish in themselves, that they may become one with it.
but cannot extend themselves to the wide compass of the greater circle, unless they break and vanish in themselves, that they may become one with it.
I have dispatch'd the first Distinction. Dist. 2d. All three Persons in the Trinity are Truth, but with their severall and distinct Idioms or Characters.
I have dispatched the First Distinction. Dist 2d. All three Persons in the Trinity Are Truth, but with their several and distinct Idioms or Characters.
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therefore the Spirit is the witnessing Truth, 1 Ioh. 5. The Spirit is the testifying Truth, Ioh. 15.26. Nazianzen delivers the Doctrine of the Trinity to us from that place of Scripture, Psal. 36.9. In thy light shall we see light.
Therefore the Spirit is the witnessing Truth, 1 John 5. The Spirit is the testifying Truth, John 15.26. Nazianzen delivers the Doctrine of the Trinity to us from that place of Scripture, Psalm 36.9. In thy Light shall we see Light.
Sure your hearts doe break at the representation of these things, which your selves know to bee at this present farre more sad in Fact, then they can be made by any Relation.
Sure your hearts do break At the representation of these things, which your selves know to be At this present Far more sad in Fact, then they can be made by any Relation.
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You that are the Fathers of your Countries over all this Nation, doe you not often look back upon your severall Countries with a tender and dropping eye? Do you not find as much reason and sweetnesse as once David did, to sigh and say within your selves, Lord, we have sin'd, wee should have kept this people as their shepheards:
You that Are the Father's of your Countries over all this nation, do you not often look back upon your several Countries with a tender and dropping eye? Do you not find as much reason and sweetness as once David did, to sighs and say within your selves, Lord, we have sinned, we should have kept this people as their shepherds:
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But now is it not pitie that broken hearts should be worthlesse and uselesser? that God should say of our Mourning, as Solomon sayes of Mirth: what doth it? Yet so it will be,
But now is it not pity that broken hearts should be worthless and uselesser? that God should say of our Mourning, as Solomon Says of Mirth: what does it? Yet so it will be,
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Doth it not much concern you to know whether your convictions be from a Rationall or Spirituall Principle? Are you not eager to understand the difference between these, that you may judge your sorrows? As God shall assist me, I will assist you in this enquiry, by which you are to examine your selves.
Does it not much concern you to know whither your convictions be from a Rational or Spiritual Principle? are you not eager to understand the difference between these, that you may judge your sorrows? As God shall assist me, I will assist you in this enquiry, by which you Are to examine your selves.
Rationall and Spirituall convictions differ in their Perswasives, in their Principles. Rationall Perswasives in conviction for sinne are such as these.
Rational and Spiritual convictions differ in their Persuasive, in their Principles. Rational Persuasive in conviction for sin Are such as these.
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First, Self-love. Will you heare the workings of this? One man afflicted and oppress'd, laments after this manner: I have blasted my reputation; wasted my estate; brought my body into diseases; by my lusts:
First, Self-love. Will you hear the workings of this? One man afflicted and oppressed, laments After this manner: I have blasted my reputation; wasted my estate; brought my body into diseases; by my Lustiest:
The Heathen Romanes wounded deeply with the losse of an Army, or the pestilence; sought reliese in reforming their Religion: The Sibyl's books were search'd:
The Heathen Romans wounded deeply with the loss of an Army, or the pestilence; sought reliese in reforming their Religion: The Sibyl's books were searched:
moystening the Marble pavement with their plentifull teares at the feet of every Idoll. In after-times the Heathens among whom the Christians lived, on every sad accident, exclaimed:
moistening the Marble pavement with their plentiful tears At the feet of every Idol. In Aftertimes the heathens among whom the Christians lived, on every sad accident, exclaimed:
Happy are our times, if some amongst us doe not, upon no higher Conviction, then these of Naturall Devotion, call for dayes of Humiliation, Reformation in Religion.
Happy Are our times, if Some among us do not, upon no higher Conviction, then these of Natural Devotion, call for days of Humiliation, Reformation in Religion.
But do I condemne these Convictions? No. God commands and commends them from the example of Brute Creatures: The Oxe knowes his owner; and the Assebis Masters Crib. But this I say;
But do I condemn these Convictions? No. God commands and commends them from the Exampl of Brute Creatures: The Ox knows his owner; and the Assebis Masters Crib. But this I say;
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What an eye was that which Christ cast upon Peter, when he went out and wept bitterly? Was it not an Eye of love? a Melting look? You have seen how a Sugar-loase dissolves,
What an eye was that which christ cast upon Peter, when he went out and wept bitterly? Was it not an Eye of love? a Melting look? You have seen how a Sugar-loase dissolves,
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Who knowes not what a wound, abused love, a wronged Friend makes upon a tender breast? How then doth the dearest love, the sweetest friendship of the great God wound a soule with the sense of Love and Sin.
Who knows not what a wound, abused love, a wronged Friend makes upon a tender breast? How then does the dearest love, the Sweetest friendship of the great God wound a soul with the sense of Love and Sin.
Have you not sometimes read that place, and drop't teares upon it? some have told me, that they have done it often. The place is Es 43.22. I have not wearied thee with sacrisices;
Have you not sometime read that place, and dropped tears upon it? Some have told me, that they have done it often. The place is Es 43.22. I have not wearied thee with Sacrifices;
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and policy, as in the night? Do your hearts sigh forth this fense? Lord, we have sate in counsell concerning the great affairs of many Kingdomes, Churches, Common-wealths; but not by thy Wisdome;
and policy, as in the night? Do your hearts sighs forth this fence? Lord, we have sat in counsel Concerning the great affairs of many Kingdoms, Churches, Commonwealths; but not by thy Wisdom;
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that the appearances of Christ have not been our Sun and shield. No such shield is there to defend us from the strifes, contentions, conspiracies of men and things;
that the appearances of christ have not been our Sun and shield. No such shield is there to defend us from the strifes, contentions, conspiracies of men and things;
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When the Spirit convinceth of sin, hee shews us, that the story of things in the Wildernesse, was a Figure for us under the Gospel, 1 Cor. 10. c. 4. ver.
When the Spirit Convinces of since, he shows us, that the story of things in the Wilderness, was a Figure for us under the Gospel, 1 Cor. 10. c. 4. ver.
hath the wel-pleased face of your Jesus, as your Leading-starre, been still in your eye? Have you march't as this hath moved? Where this hath stood still, have you stay'd? The Jews sung of old;
hath the well-pleased face of your jesus, as your Leading star, been still in your eye? Have you marched as this hath moved? Where this hath stood still, have you stayed? The jews sung of old;
Vain are all our hopes, sweet dreams of Peace; till our Deare Saviour shew himself among you, as once among his Disciples; Saying; Peace be with you; treathing Peace upon you.
Vain Are all our hope's, sweet dreams of Peace; till our Dear Saviour show himself among you, as once among his Disciples; Saying; Peace be with you; treathing Peace upon you.
These are the Perswasives, in which Rationall and Spirituall convictions for sin differ; not all, but some sew, which I have chosen for you from among the rest.
These Are the Persuasive, in which Rational and Spiritual convictions for since differ; not all, but Some sew, which I have chosen for you from among the rest.
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The Principles themselves are the Spirit of Man or Reason; the Spirit of God. But I can no more convey a sense of this difference into any soule, that hath not seen these two Lights shining in it self:
The Principles themselves Are the Spirit of Man or Reason; the Spirit of God. But I can no more convey a sense of this difference into any soul, that hath not seen these two Lights shining in it self:
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than I can convey the difference between Salt and Sugar; to him, who hath never tasted sweet or sharp. These things are discerned only by exercise of senses; and are too hard for those, who have not their own senses exercised in them,
than I can convey the difference between Salt and Sugar; to him, who hath never tasted sweet or sharp. These things Are discerned only by exercise of Senses; and Are too hard for those, who have not their own Senses exercised in them,
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So, and farre more do the convictions or discoveries by Reason, and the Spirit. But still this is the difference in the Effects, not in the Principles themselves.
So, and Far more do the convictions or discoveries by Reason, and the Spirit. But still this is the difference in the Effects, not in the Principles themselves.
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but the All-quickening, the Eternall Spirit. 2. A Living soule, with the highest improvements, raised to the noblest actings of Wit, Reason, Worth, is naturall, not spirituall; the Image of the first Adam, not the Image of the Lord Jesus.
but the All-quickening, the Eternal Spirit. 2. A Living soul, with the highest improvements, raised to the Noblest actings of Wit, Reason, Worth, is natural, not spiritual; the Image of the First Adam, not the Image of the Lord jesus.
If you see your sins this day, and weep for them, though it be only by the Owlelight of your own reason, (as the Philosopher himself styles it) you shall not lose your reward, though you may lose your soules.
If you see your Sins this day, and weep for them, though it be only by the Owlelight of your own reason, (as the Philosopher himself styles it) you shall not loose your reward, though you may loose your Souls.
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and in the mean time to carry in your own bosomes, dying, perishing soules, of which every single one is more worth than all the world? 'Tis dreadfull to expresse;
and in the mean time to carry in your own bosoms, dying, perishing Souls, of which every single one is more worth than all the world? It's dreadful to express;
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If the Spirit be the Spring; your tears will quench both flames, those that burn outwardly, and inwardly; so you shall at once save these nations, and your own soules.
If the Spirit be the Spring; your tears will quench both flames, those that burn outwardly, and inwardly; so you shall At once save these Nations, and your own Souls.
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A Caution. If it be the work of the Spirit to convince of sin; then it is his work more especially, to convince of spirituall Duties, and spirituall Truths. Take heed of measuring divine things by the modell of Reason. Take heed of rejecting what Reason cannot receive.
A Caution. If it be the work of the Spirit to convince of since; then it is his work more especially, to convince of spiritual Duties, and spiritual Truths. Take heed of measuring divine things by the model of Reason. Take heed of rejecting what Reason cannot receive.
St. Paul gives you a full account of the Jews case and ruine, in a few words; Rom. 10.3. while they sought after righteousnesse by the Law, they fell short;
Saint Paul gives you a full account of the jews case and ruin, in a few words; Rom. 10.3. while they sought After righteousness by the Law, they fell short;
lest you fall short of the knowledge of spirituall things; because you seek it by Reason, and know not the Spirit of God. It is true; all grant, that some;
lest you fallen short of the knowledge of spiritual things; Because you seek it by Reason, and know not the Spirit of God. It is true; all grant, that Some;
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some say, that all truths which come by revelation of the Spirit, may also be demonstrated by Reason. But if they be, they are then no more Divine, but humane truths:
Some say, that all truths which come by Revelation of the Spirit, may also be demonstrated by Reason. But if they be, they Are then no more Divine, but humane truths:
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they become like the Name of Jesus in the mouth of those counterfeit Exorcists, which made them not the Devil's Masters, but his scorne. Spirituall truths discovered by demonstrations of Reason, are like the Mistresse in her Cook-maid's clothes.
they become like the Name of jesus in the Mouth of those counterfeit Exorcists, which made them not the Devil's Masters, but his scorn. Spiritual truths discovered by demonstrations of Reason, Are like the Mistress in her Cook-maid's clothes.
so full of Majesty, as that of Man: No shape is so deformed, ridiculous, as the resemblance of man in a beast, in the Ape. So heavenly things lose their majestie, become weak and contemptible,
so full of Majesty, as that of Man: No shape is so deformed, ridiculous, as the resemblance of man in a beast, in the Ape. So heavenly things loose their majesty, become weak and contemptible,
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and not leape from one kinde to another. The Apostle gives us this rule; to compare spirituall things with spirituall. Spirituall Conclusions, with spirituall Principles.
and not leap from one kind to Another. The Apostle gives us this Rule; to compare spiritual things with spiritual. Spiritual Conclusions, with spiritual Principles.
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that the true Procestant differs from all sorts of men and Religions, by making the three Persons in Trinity, according to their severall properties, the foundation of all truth.
that the true Protestant differs from all sorts of men and Religions, by making the three Persons in Trinity, according to their several properties, the Foundation of all truth.
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1. He distinguisheth himself from the Atheists, by worshipping the Father as the Fountain of truth. 2. He dissents from Mahumetans, Indians, Insidels, while he sets up Christ in himself,
1. He Distinguisheth himself from the Atheists, by worshipping the Father as the Fountain of truth. 2. He dissents from Mahumetans, Indians, Infidels, while he sets up christ in himself,
for the only Image of truth. 3. By seeking and imbracing the discovery of truth in the Spirit, hee differs from all sorts of Christians; especially three. 1. The Papists, a Faction of policy. These perswade us to receive the testimony, not of the Spirit, but of the Church, for a Touchstone of truth:
for the only Image of truth. 3. By seeking and embracing the discovery of truth in the Spirit, he differs from all sorts of Christians; especially three. 1. The Papists, a Faction of policy. These persuade us to receive the testimony, not of the Spirit, but of the Church, for a Touchstone of truth:
And this Church is the Popes private Consistory, or Generall Councel. Thus the Church's Authority, not the Demonstration of the Holy Ghost shall be the light of Faith to Truth.
And this Church is the Popes private Consistory, or General Council. Thus the Church's authority, not the Demonstration of the Holy Ghost shall be the Light of Faith to Truth.
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Thus not content with an Antichrist, they set up their Consistory, or Councel for an Anti-spirit. But wee need no visible Judge on earth, to determine upon our consciences;
Thus not content with an Antichrist, they Set up their Consistory, or Council for an Anti-spirit. But we need no visible Judge on earth, to determine upon our Consciences;
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He that believeth, hath the testimony in himself, 1 Joh. 5. chap. 10. v. for he hath the Spirit. 2. The Arminians, a Sect of Moralists, who give the over-perswading power of the Spirit, to strength of Rhetorick and Reason, inward or outward. 3. A Party of wit and worth:
He that Believeth, hath the testimony in himself, 1 John 5. chap. 10. v. for he hath the Spirit. 2. The Arminians, a Sect of Moralists, who give the over-perswading power of the Spirit, to strength of Rhetoric and Reason, inward or outward. 3. A Party of wit and worth:
My earnest desire is, with all humilitie and lowlinesse, to speak the things of God, as a man; on whom the earliest glimmerings of the Spirit have scarce yet dawned.
My earnest desire is, with all humility and lowliness, to speak the things of God, as a man; on whom the earliest glimmerings of the Spirit have scarce yet dawned.
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Remember, Remember, not to trust to the strength and wisdome of that Living soule, which dwels in the Breast of Man. But, Have all your dependance upon that Spirit of the Immortall God, which comes forth from our Lord Jesus Christ.
remember, remember, not to trust to the strength and Wisdom of that Living soul, which dwells in the Breast of Man. But, Have all your dependence upon that Spirit of the Immortal God, which comes forth from our Lord jesus christ.
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Can any think they have the Spirit of Grace in them, and yet sin, and yet not mourn for sin? Can any man make that Spirit, whose work is to Convince of fin, a Colour for sin? Can any man paint his foule lusts with the specious name of this holy Spirit, whose property it is to paint out lusts in their True deformities, their Hellish shapes?
Can any think they have the Spirit of Grace in them, and yet since, and yet not mourn for since? Can any man make that Spirit, whose work is to Convince of fin, a Colour for since? Can any man paint his foul Lustiest with the specious name of this holy Spirit, whose property it is to paint out Lustiest in their True deformities, their Hellish shapes?
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I read in Ecclesiastick Writers, that in the Primitive times there were those that deserv'd the name of Borboristae, or Coenosi: The Dirty Sect: and yet a Branch of the Gnostiques.
I read in Ecclesiastic Writers, that in the Primitive times there were those that deserved the name of Borboristae, or Coenosi: The Dirty Sect: and yet a Branch of the Gnostics.
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Spirituall Discoveries are either Waking Sights, or Dreames. Dreames are False Visions of sleeping men, without connexion, full of absurdities, inconsistencies.
Spiritual Discoveries Are either Waking Sights, or Dreams. Dreams Are False Visions of sleeping men, without connexion, full of absurdities, inconsistencies.
1. Under Pretences of Fancy. Why should Joseph be despised as a Dreamer among his brethren? Paul as a Babler among the Athenians? The Spirit as a Fancy, by men onely Rationall? That scurrilous Comoedian in his Greek play call'd the Frogs, reproach'd Socrates, as a Worshipper of Clouds, and the Aire; because he neglected their Idols,
1. Under Pretences of Fancy. Why should Joseph be despised as a Dreamer among his brothers? Paul as a Babbler among the Athenians? The Spirit as a Fancy, by men only Rational? That scurrilous Comedian in his Greek play called the Frogs, reproached Socrates, as a Worshipper of Clouds, and the Air; Because he neglected their Idols,
and convers'd with the Invisible God. So the workings and Discoveries of the Spirit, often seem to Men of Mighty Reason, Cloudy, Airy. Yet the Spirit is Truth; the onely Solid and Weighty Truth, carrying the power of God for a demonstration along with it.
and conversed with the Invisible God. So the workings and Discoveries of the Spirit, often seem to Men of Mighty Reason, Cloudy, Airy. Yet the Spirit is Truth; the only Solid and Weighty Truth, carrying the power of God for a demonstration along with it.
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Some learned men beare such a modest respect to Nature, that they affirm it Probable, Some Beasts may have a Sense more then we have, which wee can neither judge of, or guesse at; because we have it not.
some learned men bear such a modest respect to Nature, that they affirm it Probable, some Beasts may have a Sense more then we have, which we can neither judge of, or guess At; Because we have it not.
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2. Under Pretences of Profanenesse. The Heathens mingled with Christians, of old charg'd their secret Meetings with the Beds of Oedipus, unnaturall Incests:
2. Under Pretences of Profaneness. The heathens mingled with Christians, of old charged their secret Meetings with the Beds of Oedipus, unnatural Incests:
Nations round about shall say, This is a wise and righteous people, for the Spirit of the Eternall God is come down among them. 2. Peace. Naturalists say, A wound is a separation of parts in the whole.
nations round about shall say, This is a wise and righteous people, for the Spirit of the Eternal God is come down among them. 2. Peace. Naturalists say, A wound is a separation of parts in the Whole.
How full are all of wounds? Alas, do we not begin to have wounds upon our breasts, neer our hearts? And still we strive to make that good in Civilitie, which is true only in Nature;
How full Are all of wounds? Alas, do we not begin to have wounds upon our breasts, near our hearts? And still we strive to make that good in Civility, which is true only in Nature;
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The Lambs, England and Scotland, Presbyterians and Independents, shall feed together in fat pastures. The Lambs and the Lion shall live lovingly, and converse one with another.
The Lambs, England and Scotland, Presbyterians and Independents, shall feed together in fat pastures. The Lambs and the lion shall live lovingly, and converse one with Another.
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