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The Saints Communion with God, and Gods Communion with them in O dinances. Exod. 20.24. The latter part.
The Saints Communion with God, and God's Communion with them in O dinances. Exod 20.24. The latter part.
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In all places where I record my name, (or where I cause my name to be remembred,) I will come unto thee, and I will blesse thee.
In all places where I record my name, (or where I cause my name to be remembered,) I will come unto thee, and I will bless thee.
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THe whole Chapter is made up of Gods giving the morall Law: In the giving forth of which law there are many remarkable passages;
THe Whole Chapter is made up of God's giving the moral Law: In the giving forth of which law there Are many remarkable passages;
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as why it must be given from Mount Sinai? why immediately after their deliverance out of Egypt? why in thunderings and lightnings? why the world in its infancy lived without a law written? These things I have already spoken to.
as why it must be given from Mount Sinai? why immediately After their deliverance out of Egypt? why in thunderings and lightnings? why the world in its infancy lived without a law written? These things I have already spoken to.
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The words which I have read are a promise made unto the places of Gods publique worship, which were typicall,
The words which I have read Are a promise made unto the places of God's public worship, which were typical,
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for respect to places is done away, John 4.21. The houre commeth when ye shall neither in this mountaine, nor yet at Jerusalem worship the Father.
for respect to places is done away, John 4.21. The hour comes when you shall neither in this mountain, nor yet At Jerusalem worship the Father.
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All acts of worship are to be done to God as a Father, & respect of places beeing done away,
All acts of worship Are to be done to God as a Father, & respect of places being done away,
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now children may every where worship their Father.
now children may every where worship their Father.
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The whole Jewish Religion lay in these 4. things. 1. In holy times. 2. In holy places. 3. In holy persons 4. In holy things.
The Whole Jewish Religion lay in these 4. things. 1. In holy times. 2. In holy places. 3. In holy Persons 4. In holy things.
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The Apostle 1 Jam. 27. hath wrapt up a Religiō under the new Testamēt;
The Apostle 1 Jam. 27. hath wrapped up a Religion under the new Testament;
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pure Religion and underfiled before God, and the Father is this, To visit the Fatherlesse and widdowes in their afflictions, pure Religion and underfiled before God, and the Father is this, To visit the Fatherless and widow's in their afflictions,
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and keepe himselfe unspotted from the world. and keep himself unspotted from the world.
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Jesus Christ was made known foure waies in the old Testament, by promises, by prophecies, by Types & shaddowes, & by Apparition.
jesus christ was made known foure ways in the old Testament, by promises, by prophecies, by Types & shadows, & by Apparition.
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The blessing in this Text comes under an Apparition, for it is nothing else but the appearance of God in divine Ordinances,
The blessing in this Text comes under an Apparition, for it is nothing Else but the appearance of God in divine Ordinances,
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now respect to places being done away by the promulgation of the Gospell.
now respect to places being done away by the Promulgation of the Gospel.
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The promise, though it doe not relate to the place, yet it doth relate to the Ordinances,
The promise, though it do not relate to the place, yet it does relate to the Ordinances,
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so that in all places, if you lift up holy hands without wrath and doubting, and worship the Father in spirit, this blessing belongs to you.
so that in all places, if you lift up holy hands without wrath and doubting, and worship the Father in Spirit, this blessing belongs to you.
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In all places where I record my name, &c. The words themselves being a promise have these particulars in them.In all places where I record my name, etc. The words themselves being a promise have these particulars in them.
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First, the Author of it, that's God the Father. Secondly, the extent of it; and that is all places where I record my name.
First, the Author of it, that's God the Father. Secondly, the extent of it; and that is all places where I record my name.
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Thirdly, the nature of the promise, and that in two branches. 1. Of communion, I will come unto you. 2. Of benediction, I will blesse you.
Thirdly, the nature of the promise, and that in two branches. 1. Of communion, I will come unto you. 2. Of benediction, I will bless you.
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Wherein you have 3. things. 1. The union of them, meeting and blessing. 2. The order of them,
Wherein you have 3. things. 1. The Union of them, meeting and blessing. 2. The order of them,
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first meeting, and then blessing. 3. The Object of them, (the sincere seekers of God) I will come unto thee and I will blesse thee.
First meeting, and then blessing. 3. The Object of them, (the sincere seekers of God) I will come unto thee and I will bless thee.
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Ther's but one thing in the Text that is difficult.
Ther's but one thing in the Text that is difficult.
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In the place where I record my name, In the Hebrew tis NONLATINALPHABET becol hammakom asher azkir etsheni;
In the place where I record my name, In the Hebrew this Becol hammakom asher Azkir etsheni;
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that is, In every place where I shall cause or make my name to bee remembred;
that is, In every place where I shall cause or make my name to be remembered;
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or in every place where I shall mention (or make mention) of my name:
or in every place where I shall mention (or make mention) of my name:
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for the word NONLATINALPHABET azkir is in the conjugation hiphil, which usually imports an action done or caused to be done by another,
for the word Azkir is in the conjugation Hiphil, which usually imports an actium done or caused to be done by Another,
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as here, I will cause to bee remembred, the name of God hath severall acceptations in Scripture;
as Here, I will cause to be remembered, the name of God hath several acceptations in Scripture;
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By name of God is here meant the publique worship and service of God, Jer. 7.12. Goe yee tó NONLATINALPHABET Shil•h, the place where I have set my name that is, my worship & service.
By name of God is Here meant the public worship and service of God, Jer. 7.12. Go ye to Shil•h, the place where I have Set my name that is, my worship & service.
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So its said NONLATINALPHABET Jehovah echad ushemo echad. Jehovah shall be one, and his name one, that is, he shall be so worshipped as he is one in essence.
So its said Jehovah Echad ushemo Echad. Jehovah shall be one, and his name one, that is, he shall be so worshipped as he is one in essence.
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In all places where I record my name I will meet you and blesse you.
In all places where I record my name I will meet you and bless you.
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For the explication and confirmation of the two chiefe heads the text points at, viz. 1. That by recording, remembring or mentioning the name of God, is meant, the setting up the worship of God in his Ordinances and 2. that wheresoever the name of God is thus recorded, remembred, or mentioned;
For the explication and confirmation of the two chief Heads the text points At, viz. 1. That by recording, remembering or mentioning the name of God, is meant, the setting up the worship of God in his Ordinances and 2. that wheresoever the name of God is thus recorded, remembered, or mentioned;
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that is, wheresoever God is worshipped in his Ordinances, there hee doth promise and command a blessing;
that is, wheresoever God is worshipped in his Ordinances, there he does promise and command a blessing;
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or there he will meet those that record his name, in the worshipping of himselfe, with a blessing.
or there he will meet those that record his name, in the worshipping of himself, with a blessing.
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There are two or three other parallell places of Scripture deserving speciall consideration; as 1. for the first point, there is a most remarkable expression, Psal. 22.27. All the nations of the world (NONLATINALPHABET Jizkeru, the same Hebrew root with NONLATINALPHABET azkir, here in the Text) shall remember;
There Are two or three other parallel places of Scripture deserving special consideration; as 1. for the First point, there is a most remarkable expression, Psalm 22.27. All the Nations of the world (Jizkeru, the same Hebrew root with Azkir, Here in the Text) shall Remember;
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why, what is that? or what shall they remember? even this, they shall turne to the Lord and worship him his name in his Ordinances;
why, what is that? or what shall they Remember? even this, they shall turn to the Lord and worship him his name in his Ordinances;
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as is explained in the words following of the verse;
as is explained in the words following of the verse;
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And all the families of the nations NONLATINALPHABET jishtachavu ) shall (bow downe themselves, or) worship before thee, &c. and so Psalme 86.4. All nations whom thou hast made, shall come, (NONLATINALPHABET Vejishtachavu ) and they shall worship before thee;
And all the families of the Nations jishtachavu) shall (bow down themselves, or) worship before thee, etc. and so Psalm 86.4. All Nations whom thou hast made, shall come, (Vejishtachavu) and they shall worship before thee;
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And how shall they doe so? even by recording, remembring, & making mention of the glory of thy name;
And how shall they do so? even by recording, remembering, & making mention of the glory of thy name;
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as in the words following, (NONLATINALPHABET Vicabbedu lishmecha ) and they shall glorifie thy name. 2. For the second point, that the Lord (as he hath promised,
as in the words following, (Vicabbedu lishmecha) and they shall Glorify thy name. 2. For the second point, that the Lord (as he hath promised,
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so he) doth come and meet those with a blessing, who doe thus glorifie and worship his name in his Ordinances,
so he) does come and meet those with a blessing, who do thus Glorify and worship his name in his Ordinances,
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so that they shall never doe it in vaine, and for nothing; see those two precious texts in Isaiah his prophesie, viz. Jsa. 64.5. & 45.19. first in Isaiah 64. v. 4. The incomprehensible mercies and goodnesse of God, which he hath laid up and prepared for his people, is set forth;
so that they shall never do it in vain, and for nothing; see those two precious texts in Isaiah his prophesy, viz. Isaiah. 64.5. & 45.19. First in Isaiah 64. v. 4. The incomprehensible Mercies and Goodness of God, which he hath laid up and prepared for his people, is Set forth;
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since the beginning of the world, men have not perceived by eare, neither hath the eye seen, &c. And then marke what followeth, verse 5. Where the Prophet describeth those, whō the Lord will come and meet with all those incomprehensible blessings, viz. Those who waite upon him,
since the beginning of the world, men have not perceived by ear, neither hath the eye seen, etc. And then mark what follows, verse 5. Where the Prophet Describeth those, whom the Lord will come and meet with all those incomprehensible blessings, viz. Those who wait upon him,
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and rejoyce in his worship, working righteousnesse, and remembring his name in his waies and Ordinances;
and rejoice in his worship, working righteousness, and remembering his name in his ways and Ordinances;
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Thou meerest him that rejoyceth and worketh righteousnesse, those who remember thee in thy waies, &c. So that no lesse then blessings incomprehensible by the understanding & minde of man, do waite upon those who wait upon God,
Thou merest him that Rejoiceth and works righteousness, those who Remember thee in thy ways, etc. So that no less then blessings incomprehensible by the understanding & mind of man, do wait upon those who wait upon God,
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& who remember his name in his worship, waies and Ordinances; And therefore that other cited text Isa. 45.9. is fully verified;
& who Remember his name in his worship, ways and Ordinances; And Therefore that other cited text Isaiah 45.9. is Fully verified;
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that never did any of the sonnes of Jacob (true Israelites) seeke God (in his waies, worship and ordinances) in vain;
that never did any of the Sons of Jacob (true Israelites) seek God (in his ways, worship and ordinances) in vain;
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I said not unto the seed of Jacob, seek ye me in vaine, or for a void or empty nothing, as the word NONLATINALPHABET tohu importeth;
I said not unto the seed of Jacob, seek you me in vain, or for a void or empty nothing, as the word tohu imports;
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no, the sincere seekers of God, in his worship & ordinances, shal not be sent away with tohu, vacuity and emptinesse;
no, the sincere seekers of God, in his worship & ordinances, shall not be sent away with tohu, vacuity and emptiness;
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but with their cup overflowing with all the fulnesse of incomprehensible blessings.
but with their cup overflowing with all the fullness of incomprehensible blessings.
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Thus doth the Lord come and meet them with a blessing who remember his name in his worship and ordinances;
Thus does the Lord come and meet them with a blessing who Remember his name in his worship and ordinances;
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in all places where I record my name, I will meet you and blesse you.
in all places where I record my name, I will meet you and bless you.
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But we are to consider, that in relation to Ordinances, there be foure sorts of men.
But we Are to Consider, that in Relation to Ordinances, there be foure sorts of men.
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1. Some they are altogether below Ordinances. 2. Others are altogether above Ordināces, they look upon them as milke fit for babes,
1. some they Are altogether below Ordinances. 2. Others Are altogether above Ordinances, they look upon them as milk fit for babes,
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but not as meat fit for strong men:
but not as meat fit for strong men:
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they looke upon them as the shadwes of the evening, fit to be stretched over the persons, whose knowledge is not very high, 2 Pet. 1.19.
they look upon them as the shadwes of the evening, fit to be stretched over the Persons, whose knowledge is not very high, 2 Pet. 1.19.
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We have a more sure word of Prophesie, where unto ye do well that ye take heed, We have a more sure word of Prophesy, where unto you do well that you take heed,
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as unto a light that shineth in a darke place, until the day dawn, & the day star arise in your hearts. as unto a Light that shines in a dark place, until the day dawn, & the day star arise in your hearts.
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They think that all these morning starrs must away as soone as ever Jesus Christ hath risen as a Sun in the Heart of the Saints.
They think that all these morning Stars must away as soon as ever jesus christ hath risen as a Sun in the Heart of the Saints.
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3. Others, they are such as take up their rest in Ordinances, and conclude the goodnesse of their estate by Ordinances,
3. Others, they Are such as take up their rest in Ordinances, and conclude the Goodness of their estate by Ordinances,
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because they have the enjoyment of Ordinances, therefore they thinke they have the enjoyment of God.
Because they have the enjoyment of Ordinances, Therefore they think they have the enjoyment of God.
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4. Others neither rest in, nor yet rest from Ordinances, and these are persons indeede that are like to meet with a blessing when they come to God,
4. Others neither rest in, nor yet rest from Ordinances, and these Are Persons indeed that Are like to meet with a blessing when they come to God,
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when these come to worship him, they are made welcome to him, and they shall be blessed by him;
when these come to worship him, they Are made welcome to him, and they shall be blessed by him;
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such a spirit is fit for Ordinances, and such a spirit shall receive much blessing by Ordinances.
such a Spirit is fit for Ordinances, and such a Spirit shall receive much blessing by Ordinances.
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The propositions that lie in the words are these.
The propositions that lie in the words Are these.
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1. One of the principall ends which God aimes at in the setting up of his publique Ordinances, is, that he may have Communion with his Saints,
1. One of the principal ends which God aims At in the setting up of his public Ordinances, is, that he may have Communion with his Saints,
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and that his Saints may have communion with him.
and that his Saints may have communion with him.
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2. The times of a Saints Communion with God, and Gods Communion with them are times of blessing, and times of benediction.
2. The times of a Saints Communion with God, and God's Communion with them Are times of blessing, and times of benediction.
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Communion times are blessed times, and they are blessing times.
Communion times Are blessed times, and they Are blessing times.
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Blessednes is out of the reach of the whole Creation, one Creature cannot make another blessed,
Blessedness is out of the reach of the Whole Creation, one Creature cannot make Another blessed,
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nay all the creatures cannot make one creature blessed; Man is fallen too low for his fellow creature to advance him;
nay all the creatures cannot make one creature blessed; Man is fallen too low for his fellow creature to advance him;
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He is too sore for the whole creation to make him a plaster.
He is too soar for the Whole creation to make him a plaster.
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Tis impossible for the whole creation to make any part of amends to man for the wrong that he did himselfe;
This impossible for the Whole creation to make any part of amends to man for the wrong that he did himself;
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creatures cannot take off that curse which they lye under themselves, how then can they give the blessing that's wanting to others? nothing is in working above what 'tis in being, the world in being is poore and beggerly,
creatures cannot take off that curse which they lie under themselves, how then can they give the blessing that's wanting to Others? nothing is in working above what it's in being, the world in being is poor and beggarly,
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therefore it can never make us rich, Hos. 2.21. I will heare the heavens, & they shall heare the earth, &c. The heavens they cry to God, the earth that cries to the heavens, the creatures they cry to the earth;
Therefore it can never make us rich, Hos. 2.21. I will hear the heavens, & they shall hear the earth, etc. The heavens they cry to God, the earth that cries to the heavens, the creatures they cry to the earth;
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still we are led up the Stairs by one creature to another, till wee have past through them all to God himselfe,
still we Are led up the Stairs by one creature to Another, till we have passed through them all to God himself,
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and therein indeed doth our blessedness lie; creatures want a blessednesse for themselves, how can they give a blessedness unto us?
and therein indeed does our blessedness lie; creatures want a blessedness for themselves, how can they give a blessedness unto us?
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3. Doctrine that might bee raised from the words, viz. That the foundation of all the blessednesse of man is the will of God;
3. Doctrine that might be raised from the words, viz. That the Foundation of all the blessedness of man is the will of God;
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I will meet them and blesse them. But 'tis the first of these I shall speake of, viz.
I will meet them and bless them. But it's the First of these I shall speak of, viz.
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Doct. That one of the principall ends which God aimes at in the setting up of his publique Ordinances, is, that he may have communion with the Saints,
Doct. That one of the principal ends which God aims At in the setting up of his public Ordinances, is, that he may have communion with the Saints,
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and that his Saints might have communion with him. and that his Saints might have communion with him.
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Every man while he lives here is at a distance from God, there's a twofold distance that is between God and the creatures.
Every man while he lives Here is At a distance from God, there's a twofold distance that is between God and the creatures.
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First, a distance in point of Reconciliation. 2ly, a distance in point of communion:
First, a distance in point of Reconciliation. 2ly, a distance in point of communion:
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there's a Naturall distance as we are creatures, and a morall distance as we are sinners. I shall premise three things.
there's a Natural distance as we Are creatures, and a moral distance as we Are Sinners. I shall premise three things.
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1. The Scripture holds forth such a state.
1. The Scripture holds forth such a state.
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2. The Communion that the Saints have with God, it is with all the persons in the Trinity.
2. The Communion that the Saints have with God, it is with all the Persons in the Trinity.
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3. That this Communion in this life is chiefly in Ordinances. First Position;
3. That this Communion in this life is chiefly in Ordinances. First Position;
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That the Scripture holds forth such a state of Communion between God and his people, such as is between the Bride and the Bridegroome in the Bridechamber.
That the Scripture holds forth such a state of Communion between God and his people, such as is between the Bride and the Bridegroom in the Bridechamber.
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'Tis true I confesse, all godlines is a mystery, 1 Tim. 3.16. Great is the mystery of godlinesse, but yet in this there are some mysteries greater then others:
It's true I confess, all godliness is a mystery, 1 Tim. 3.16. Great is the mystery of godliness, but yet in this there Are Some Mysteres greater then Others:
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Observe there is such an intimacy spoken of, 1 Joh. 1.3. Our fellowship is with the Father & with his sonne Iesus Christ.
Observe there is such an intimacy spoken of, 1 John 1.3. Our fellowship is with the Father & with his son Iesus christ.
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Then the Saints have a fellowship with the Father and with Christ, yet notwithstanding som of them have a more peculiar fellowship with God then others.
Then the Saints have a fellowship with the Father and with christ, yet notwithstanding Some of them have a more peculiar fellowship with God then Others.
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'Tis true, whosoever he be that is taken into union, is taken into communion too all the Saints having a communion with themselves have a communion with Christ also,
It's true, whosoever he be that is taken into Union, is taken into communion too all the Saints having a communion with themselves have a communion with christ also,
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for they doe all meet as one with him, as lines in the center:
for they do all meet as one with him, as lines in the centre:
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yet there are some Saints in this life have a more peculiat communion with the Lord then others; Numb. 12.8.
yet there Are Some Saints in this life have a more peculiat communion with the Lord then Others; Numb. 12.8.
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&c. If there be a Prophet (saith God) I will speake to him in a dreame, in a vision, etc. If there be a Prophet (Says God) I will speak to him in a dream, in a vision,
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but my servant Mos•s, 'tis no so with him, I will speake to him mouth to mouth as a man to his friend,
but my servant Mos•s, it's no so with him, I will speak to him Mouth to Mouth as a man to his friend,
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and the similitude of God shall hee behold; and the similitude of God shall he behold;
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He shall have such discoveries of God as ordinary Saints have not, hee shall have such communion with God as ordinary beleevers have not.
He shall have such discoveries of God as ordinary Saints have not, he shall have such communion with God as ordinary believers have not.
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Now this communion of God with the Saints, will appeare to be a very great and glorious intimacy and familiarity,
Now this communion of God with the Saints, will appear to be a very great and glorious intimacy and familiarity,
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if you looke to the severall denominations that are given to them in the Scripture, all of them imply a very great familiarity; As
if you look to the several denominations that Are given to them in the Scripture, all of them imply a very great familiarity; As
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1. They are called his friends, Abraham was called the friend of God, Jam. 2.23. I have not called you servants, but I have called you friends, John 15.16.
1. They Are called his Friends, Abraham was called the friend of God, Jam. 2.23. I have not called you Servants, but I have called you Friends, John 15.16.
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And as Jesus Christ calls them friends, so they call him friend too, Cant. 5.6. This is my beloved, & this is my friend O daughters of Ierusalem.
And as jesus christ calls them Friends, so they call him friend too, Cant 5.6. This is my Beloved, & this is my friend Oh daughters of Ierusalem.
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What is a friend? truly it is as a mans owne selfe, Deut. 13.6. thy friend which is as thine owne soule;
What is a friend? truly it is as a men own self, Deuteronomy 13.6. thy friend which is as thine own soul;
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Then friendship speaks high familiarity, Austin speakes of himselfe concerning a friend of his, when he died, he professed he was put into a great streight,
Then friendship speaks high familiarity, Austin speaks of himself Concerning a friend of his, when he died, he professed he was put into a great straight,
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whether hee himselfe should be willing to live, or willing to die:
whither he himself should be willing to live, or willing to die:
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hee was unwilling to live, because one halfe of himselfe was dead, yet he was not willing to die,
he was unwilling to live, Because one half of himself was dead, yet he was not willing to die,
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because his friend did partly live in him though he were dead. 2. He doth call the Church, the Bride, the Lambs wife.
Because his friend did partly live in him though he were dead. 2. He does call the Church, the Bride, the Lambs wife.
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There is the same resemblance between Christ & his Church, as between man & wife;
There is the same resemblance between christ & his Church, as between man & wife;
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Now you know husband and wife become one flesh, so that this matrimoniall union is but a shaddow and resemblance of the glorious union that is betwixt Christ and his Church:
Now you know husband and wife become one Flesh, so that this matrimonial Union is but a shadow and resemblance of the glorious Union that is betwixt christ and his Church:
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there is a great deale of intimacy betwixt man & his wife, therefore she is called Deut. 13.6.
there is a great deal of intimacy betwixt man & his wife, Therefore she is called Deuteronomy 13.6.
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the wise of his bosome, now what is the bosome? 'tis the seate of secrecy, and the seat of intimacy: For this cause the Lord:the wise of his bosom, now what is the bosom? it's the seat of secrecy, and the seat of intimacy: For this cause the Lord:
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Jesus Christ is said to be in the bo•••e of the Father, Iohn 1.18. as one that is acquainted with all his secrets, and as one that enjoyes the most intimate familiarity with the Father.
jesus christ is said to be in the bo•••e of the Father, John 1.18. as one that is acquainted with all his secrets, and as one that enjoys the most intimate familiarity with the Father.
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So thou art the wife of the bosome of Christ. This I think to be the meaning of that, Lu. 16.23. It is said Lazarus died and was carried into Abrahams bosom:
So thou art the wife of the bosom of christ. This I think to be the meaning of that, Lu. 16.23. It is said Lazarus died and was carried into Abrahams bosom:
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Dives when he dyed was in hell torments:Dives when he died was in hell torments:
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surely then the other was in heaven, why is it called Abrahams bosome? it is a place of rest, and a place of love.
surely then the other was in heaven, why is it called Abrahams bosom? it is a place of rest, and a place of love.
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All the Saints being Abrahams children are of Abrahams Covenant and promise, they are received into Abrahams bosome in glory with a great deale of love,
All the Saints being Abrahams children Are of Abrahams Covenant and promise, they Are received into Abrahams bosom in glory with a great deal of love,
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and are taken into his bosome as into the resting place.
and Are taken into his bosom as into the resting place.
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Thus the Children of God stand in the same relation to Christ as a wife to the husband.
Thus the Children of God stand in the same Relation to christ as a wife to the husband.
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3. There is yet a higher expression of Intimacy then this, all these are but externall and fleshly,
3. There is yet a higher expression of Intimacy then this, all these Are but external and fleshly,
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but the vnion of the Spirit is much more strong, 1 Cor. 6.17. He that is joyned to the Lord is one Spirit:
but the Union of the Spirit is much more strong, 1 Cor. 6.17. He that is joined to the Lord is one Spirit:
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He that is joyned to the flesh is one flesh, but hee that is joyned to the Lord is one spirit, 'tis as if there were an union of two soules.
He that is joined to the Flesh is one Flesh, but he that is joined to the Lord is one Spirit, it's as if there were an Union of two Souls.
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Cyprian when he would expresse this union, saith, 'tis a union of wills, and a confederacy of affections, they grow into one spirit:Cyprian when he would express this Union, Says, it's a Union of wills, and a confederacy of affections, they grow into one Spirit:
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These relations do import thus much, for the Lord Jesus Christ doth not give empty Titles.
These relations do import thus much, for the Lord jesus christ does not give empty Titles.
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It will further appeare if you consider those high Acts of Intimacy that the Scripture speakes of, I will name foure.
It will further appear if you Consider those high Acts of Intimacy that the Scripture speaks of, I will name foure.
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1. Christ and his people are said to walke together: Christ walkes in them, Revel. 2.1. hee walks among them. 2 Cor. 6.16. and wee reade of Galleries in which the King is held, Cant. 7.5.
1. christ and his people Are said to walk together: christ walks in them, Revel. 2.1. he walks among them. 2 Cor. 6.16. and we read of Galleries in which the King is held, Cant 7.5.
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what be those Galleries? places of intimate converse, where friends walke together, and enjoy communion one with another,
what be those Galleries? places of intimate converse, where Friends walk together, and enjoy communion one with Another,
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now can two walke tegether except they be agreed? Amos 3.3. walking implies intimacy and familiarity. 2. They supp together;
now can two walk tegether except they be agreed? Amos 3.3. walking Implies intimacy and familiarity. 2. They supp together;
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now to eate and drinke together in Scripture is an expression of great familiarity, and therefore saith the Apostle with such an one eate not; that is, withdraw familiarity:
now to eat and drink together in Scripture is an expression of great familiarity, and Therefore Says the Apostle with such an one eat not; that is, withdraw familiarity:
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not to eate with one is an Argument of withdrawing familiarity, but to eat together is an argument of familiarity, Revel. 3.21. I will come to him and sup with him, and he with me.
not to eat with one is an Argument of withdrawing familiarity, but to eat together is an argument of familiarity, Revel. 3.21. I will come to him and sup with him, and he with me.
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And for this cause, when the Cōmunion of Saints is set forth, it is set forth by eating and drinking together at the same table, we being many are one bread and one body, 1 Cor. 10.17. we are many in number (as Erasmus hath it) but by the consent of our spirits, wee become one bread:
And for this cause, when the Communion of Saints is Set forth, it is Set forth by eating and drinking together At the same table, we being many Are one bred and one body, 1 Cor. 10.17. we Are many in number (as Erasmus hath it) but by the consent of our spirits, we become one bred:
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when the Lord would expresse the intimacy the Saints have with him, then he is said to sup with them and they with him,
when the Lord would express the intimacy the Saints have with him, then he is said to sup with them and they with him,
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and marke how hee doth cheere them up, Cant. 5.1. Eate O friends, drinkeye, drinke ye abundantly O ye beloved.
and mark how he does cheer them up, Cant 5.1. Eat Oh Friends, drinkeye, drink you abundantly Oh you Beloved.
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3. They doe not onely sup together, but they dwell together; Christ dwells in your hearts by feith, Ephes. 3.17.
3. They do not only sup together, but they dwell together; christ dwells in your hearts by faith, Ephesians 3.17.
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It is the great command the Lord laies upon the husband, hee must dwell with his wife,
It is the great command the Lord lays upon the husband, he must dwell with his wife,
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now if Jesus Christ will undertake the Relation of a husband, hee must dwell with his spouse. In Iohn 14.23. he tells you he will fulfill his relation, I will come to you, and make my abode with you, as if the Lord could never speake enough, 2 Cor. 6.16. I will dwell in them, and I will wake among them.
now if jesus christ will undertake the Relation of a husband, he must dwell with his spouse. In John 14.23. he tells you he will fulfil his Relation, I will come to you, and make my Abided with you, as if the Lord could never speak enough, 2 Cor. 6.16. I will dwell in them, and I will wake among them.
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4. They doe not only dwell together, but they lie together: Christ and his people lie in one bed, Cant. 1.16. Our bed is green; 'tis not NONLATINALPHABET grarseni, my bed, but NONLATINALPHABET grarsenu, our bed, what is that? truly they are those Ordinances of worship in which the Lord together with his people doth exercise those high Acts of intimacy and familiarity;
4. They do not only dwell together, but they lie together: christ and his people lie in one Bed, Cant 1.16. Our Bed is green; it's not grarseni, my Bed, but grarsenu, our Bed, what is that? truly they Are those Ordinances of worship in which the Lord together with his people does exercise those high Acts of intimacy and familiarity;
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that will appeare if you compare it with 57. Isay 7.8. Thou settest thy bed upon a high mountaine, and thither thou wentest up to offer sacrifices, thou hast enlarged thy bed, &c. what is that? Floreli•s upon the place, faith it was Idolatrous worship, wherin they did commit spirituall Adultery;
that will appear if you compare it with 57. Saiah 7.8. Thou settest thy Bed upon a high mountain, and thither thou wentest up to offer Sacrifices, thou hast enlarged thy Bed, etc. what is that? Floreli•s upon the place, faith it was Idolatrous worship, wherein they did commit spiritual Adultery;
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now the Lord calls that the bed, Idolatrous Ordinances are the bed of Idols:
now the Lord calls that the Bed, Idolatrous Ordinances Are the Bed of Idols:
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so on the other side, the bed wherein the Lord Christ and his people enjoy intimacy and familiarity is the bed of Ordinances;
so on the other side, the Bed wherein the Lord christ and his people enjoy intimacy and familiarity is the Bed of Ordinances;
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and for this cause the Church glories in this Cant. 1.13. he shall lie all night between my brests.
and for this cause the Church Glories in this Cant 1.13. he shall lie all night between my breasts.
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So much for the first thing I promised, namely, that the Scripture holds forth such such a state of Communion between God and his people;
So much for the First thing I promised, namely, that the Scripture holds forth such such a state of Communion between God and his people;
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I shal but name the other two, and so passe on.
I shall but name the other two, and so pass on.
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The second Position, The Communion that the Saints have with God, it is with all the persons:
The second Position, The Communion that the Saints have with God, it is with all the Persons:
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they have not onely Communion with the Father, but Communion with the Son, and not onely communion with the Son,
they have not only Communion with the Father, but Communion with the Son, and not only communion with the Son,
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but with the Spirit also, with all persons in the Trinity, the people of God have communitie, 1 John 1.3. Truly our fellowship is with the Father, and his Sonne Jesus Christ. The
but with the Spirit also, with all Persons in the Trinity, the people of God have community, 1 John 1.3. Truly our fellowship is with the Father, and his Son jesus christ. The
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Third Position, that this communion in this life is chiefly in Ordinances, for the Immediate communion is reserved for another world:
Third Position, that this communion in this life is chiefly in Ordinances, for the Immediate communion is reserved for Another world:
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All the communion wee have in this world, it is a mediate communion, there are mediums betwixt us and God, through which God conveyes grace unto us,
All the communion we have in this world, it is a mediate communion, there Are mediums betwixt us and God, through which God conveys grace unto us,
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and drawes us up unto him.
and draws us up unto him.
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Ordinances, they are the Galleries, there's the wall of sinne, and ther's the windowes of Odinances;
Ordinances, they Are the Galleries, there's the wall of sin, and ther's the windows of Ordinances;
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he stands behind our wall of sin, but hee lookes through the windowes of Ordinances.
he Stands behind our wall of since, but he looks through the windows of Ordinances.
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For the opening of this I shall shew you what fellowship with God in Ordinances meanes:
For the opening of this I shall show you what fellowship with God in Ordinances means:
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And first, I shall lay down some Scripturall proofs of this, that the main ende of God in setting up Ordinances is, that he may be glorified in communion with his people,
And First, I shall lay down Some Scriptural proofs of this, that the main end of God in setting up Ordinances is, that he may be glorified in communion with his people,
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and then some Positions for the right understanding of this communion;
and then Some Positions for the right understanding of this communion;
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and after that I shall give you the grounds, the properties, the Acts, and the ends of communion, and then apply the whole.
and After that I shall give you the grounds, the properties, the Acts, and the ends of communion, and then apply the Whole.
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1. Let me prove it from scripture expressions, that end that Gods aimes at by setting up his Ordinances is, that hee might have communion with the Saints,
1. Let me prove it from scripture expressions, that end that God's aims At by setting up his Ordinances is, that he might have communion with the Saints,
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and his Saints have communion with him: See Revel. 21.3.
and his Saints have communion with him: See Revel. 21.3.
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When God comes to reforme his ordinances, and to purge his Church I heard a great v•yce saying,
When God comes to reform his ordinances, and to purge his Church I herd a great v•yce saying,
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behold the Tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them: behold the Tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them:
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The Tabernacle and Temple were places of publique worship, it was his dwelling and his walking with them;
The Tabernacle and Temple were places of public worship, it was his Dwelling and his walking with them;
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dwelling notes constancie, and walking notes familiarity, he will be constant, and he will be familiar with his people in Ordinances. 48. Ezec last.
Dwelling notes constancy, and walking notes familiarity, he will be constant, and he will be familiar with his people in Ordinances. 48. Ezekiel last.
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And the name of the Citty shall bee the LORD is there: And the name of the city shall be the LORD is there:
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'Tis a prophesie that receives it's accomplishment, when Jews and Gentiles shall bee brought to worship God;
It's a prophesy that receives it's accomplishment, when jews and Gentiles shall be brought to worship God;
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now when these two shall be made one in the hand of the Lord, then shall the name of the City be called NONLATINALPHABET Jehovah shaumah; that is, the Lord is there. 2. Proofe:
now when these two shall be made one in the hand of the Lord, then shall the name of the city be called Jehovah shaumah; that is, the Lord is there. 2. Proof:
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This hath been the great ground of all the preparations that the Saints have made;
This hath been the great ground of all the preparations that the Saints have made;
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when they have approched to God in Ordinances, that they might have communion with God in them; 2 Chron. 30.18. The Lord pardon every one that prepares his heart to seeke God, though not according to the purification of the Sanctuary.
when they have approached to God in Ordinances, that they might have communion with God in them; 2 Chronicles 30.18. The Lord pardon every one that prepares his heart to seek God, though not according to the purification of the Sanctuary.
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As a Bride prepares her selfe for her Bridegroom, so doe the Saints prepare to meet with God in ordinances, they trim up their laps to meet the Bridegroome. So Heb. 10.22. Let us draw neere, &c. Cant. 4.16. Awake, O North winde, and come thou South, blow upon my garden, that the spices thereof may blow out:
As a Bride prepares her self for her Bridegroom, so do the Saints prepare to meet with God in ordinances, they trim up their laps to meet the Bridegroom. So Hebrew 10.22. Let us draw near, etc. Cant 4.16. Awake, Oh North wind, and come thou South, blow upon my garden, that the spices thereof may blow out:
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and then it followes, let my beloved come into his garden, and eate his pleasant fruit;
and then it follows, let my Beloved come into his garden, and eat his pleasant fruit;
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They begged a North winde for ripening, and the South winde for refreshing of all their fruits;
They begged a North wind for ripening, and the South wind for refreshing of all their fruits;
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but for what end? for no other, but that her beloved might come into his garden,
but for what end? for no other, but that her Beloved might come into his garden,
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& that he might tast his pleasant fruit. 3. Proofe:
& that he might taste his pleasant fruit. 3. Proof:
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The end why God sets up his Ordinances amongst a people to whom hee will shew mercy, is certainely this, that he will meet with them,
The end why God sets up his Ordinances among a people to whom he will show mercy, is Certainly this, that he will meet with them,
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and have communion with them in these ordinances;
and have communion with them in these ordinances;
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because, for God to withdraw his fellowship and communiō when the Saints of God are in acts of worship before him, is threatned as one of the greatest judgements, Hos. 5.6. They shall goe with their flocks and herds to seeke the Lord, but they shal not finde him for he hath withdrawn himselfe from them;
Because, for God to withdraw his fellowship and communion when the Saints of God Are in acts of worship before him, is threatened as one of the greatest Judgments, Hos. 5.6. They shall go with their flocks and herds to seek the Lord, but they shall not find him for he hath withdrawn himself from them;
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that is, they should go to Acts of publique worship;
that is, they should go to Acts of public worship;
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ah but they should enjoy no cōmunion nor societie nor fellowship with God, for he had withdrawn himself from them,
ah but they should enjoy no communion nor society nor fellowship with God, for he had withdrawn himself from them,
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when they drew neere to him, he should draw back from them, hee should leave them to the naked use of Ordinances, which was one of the greatest curses in the world.
when they drew near to him, he should draw back from them, he should leave them to the naked use of Ordinances, which was one of the greatest curses in the world.
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Alas what, sapp or sweetnesse can be found in an Ordinance that is appointed by God,
Alas what, sap or sweetness can be found in an Ordinance that is appointed by God,
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if God himselfe who is the sweetnes of all Ordinances be withdrawne from them? Hence then doe these positions clearly follow. 1. Position:
if God himself who is the sweetness of all Ordinances be withdrawn from them? Hence then do these positions clearly follow. 1. Position:
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In all these ordinances, wherein you come before God and meet not with him, they are all in vaine.
In all these ordinances, wherein you come before God and meet not with him, they Are all in vain.
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To converse with Ordinances, and not to converse with God, to have to doe with Ordinances,
To converse with Ordinances, and not to converse with God, to have to do with Ordinances,
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& not to have to do with God, alas, they are but dry brests, & a miscarrying wombe, that wil never bring forth the fruits of holinesse.
& not to have to do with God, alas, they Are but dry breasts, & a miscarrying womb, that will never bring forth the fruits of holiness.
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Ordinances without God are but like bones that have no marrow in them, they are but like shells without a kernell;
Ordinances without God Are but like bones that have no marrow in them, they Are but like shells without a kernel;
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your hearing will be vaine, and your hearing will be in vaine; your praying vaine, and your praying will be in vaine:
your hearing will be vain, and your hearing will be in vain; your praying vain, and your praying will be in vain:
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There will be no spirit moving, no voice answering, no heart warmings, no soule-refreshings, n• God-meetings.
There will be no Spirit moving, no voice answering, no heart warmings, not soule-refreshings, n• God-meetings.
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It's a sad thing for God to do these two things: first, to leave Ordinances to men.
It's a sad thing for God to do these two things: First, to leave Ordinances to men.
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Secondly, to leave these men to these naked Ordinances.
Secondly, to leave these men to these naked Ordinances.
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The poore man that lay at the poole of Bethesda, lay there long, and longer he might have layne,
The poor man that lay At the pool of Bethesda, lay there long, and longer he might have lain,
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if Jesus Christ had not come and given cure to him. There are three things in Ordinances when they become effectuall, there's a Majesty, a sweetness, and a power.
if jesus christ had not come and given cure to him. There Are three things in Ordinances when they become effectual, there's a Majesty, a sweetness, and a power.
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First, A Majesty and a glory discovered 2 Cor. 3. last, We all with open face behold as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image, &c. What's that? The glasse is Gospell-Ordinances, they are the windowes by which we looke into the glory of God:
First, A Majesty and a glory discovered 2 Cor. 3. last, We all with open face behold as in a glass the glory of the Lord, Are changed into the same image, etc. What's that? The glass is Gospell-Ordinances, they Are the windows by which we look into the glory of God:
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Alass, without this, Preaching is but babling, Praying is but howling.
Alas, without this, Preaching is but babbling, Praying is but howling.
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It's not the Ordinances that puts a glory upon God, but it's God that puts a glory upon Ordinances:
It's not the Ordinances that puts a glory upon God, but it's God that puts a glory upon Ordinances:
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what's that that puts a beauty and glory upon all the Ordinances of God? 'tis the presence of God, the very presence of God makes all glorious in heaven,
what's that that puts a beauty and glory upon all the Ordinances of God? it's the presence of God, the very presence of God makes all glorious in heaven,
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and the very presence of God makes all glorious in the Church; NONLATINALPHABET Jehovah Shammah, the Lord is there is the glory of all Ordinances:
and the very presence of God makes all glorious in the Church; Jehovah Shammah, the Lord is there is the glory of all Ordinances:
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yet if you have not God in them, you may say as she said, the glory is departed, they are but like the beames that are cut off from the Sun,
yet if you have not God in them, you may say as she said, the glory is departed, they Are but like the beams that Are Cut off from the Sun,
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if God be not in them; thus there is a Majesty and a glory discovered.
if God be not in them; thus there is a Majesty and a glory discovered.
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Secondly, There's a sweetnesse that the Soule tasts in Ordinances, but when the Soule wants the presence of God in Ordinances,
Secondly, There's a sweetness that the Soul tastes in Ordinances, but when the Soul Wants the presence of God in Ordinances,
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then there is no sweetnesse in them, for Ordinances to the Soule, when the presence of God is departed from them, carry no more tast nor sweetnesse in them,
then there is no sweetness in them, for Ordinances to the Soul, when the presence of God is departed from them, carry no more taste nor sweetness in them,
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then is in the white of an egge.
then is in the white of an egg.
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The word is sweeter then the hony and the hony combe when God is in it:
The word is Sweeten then the honey and the honey comb when God is in it:
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what is that that gives a Soule to tast any sweetnesse in any Ordinance? you may finde it, Cant. 2.3. I sate under his shadow with great delight, and his fruit was sweet unto my tast.
what is that that gives a Soul to taste any sweetness in any Ordinance? you may find it, Cant 2.3. I sat under his shadow with great delight, and his fruit was sweet unto my taste.
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(The word is very significant, for it importeth sweetnesse, or all kind of sweetnesse;
(The word is very significant, for it imports sweetness, or all kind of sweetness;
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his fruit was NONLATINALPHABET mamtakkim, all sweetnesse.) Whats the ground that men grow weary of Ordinances? 'tis because they tast no sweetnesse in them? what's the ground they tast no sweetnesse in them? 'tis because God is withdrawne from them.
his fruit was mamtakkim, all sweetness.) Whats the ground that men grow weary of Ordinances? it's Because they taste no sweetness in them? what's the ground they taste no sweetness in them? it's Because God is withdrawn from them.
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3. Thirdly, there must not only bee a Majesty and a glory discovered, and sweetness tasted,
3. Thirdly, there must not only be a Majesty and a glory discovered, and sweetness tasted,
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but there must be a power felt if ever Ordinances doe you any good, Isaiah 55.1.
but there must be a power felt if ever Ordinances do you any good, Isaiah 55.1.
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Who hath beleeved our report? why? they had made reports to be beleeved, but none had beleeved the reports that were made; many hearers but few beleevers;Who hath believed our report? why? they had made reports to be believed, but none had believed the reports that were made; many hearers but few believers;
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' its spoken by way of complaint ▪ who hath beleeved our report? why? what's the ground that the report is not beleeved? To whom is •he Arme of the Lord revealed? If the Arme of God be not revealed, no reports of God wil be beleeved.
' its spoken by Way of complaint ▪ who hath believed our report? why? what's the ground that the report is not believed? To whom is •he Arm of the Lord revealed? If the Arm of God be not revealed, no reports of God will be believed.
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I am not ashamed of the Gospell of Christ saith the Apostle Paul, why? it's the power of God to Salvation. I am not ashamed of the Gospel of christ Says the Apostle Paul, why? it's the power of God to Salvation.
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So the weapons of our warfare are not carnall but mighty;
So the weapons of our warfare Are not carnal but mighty;
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mighty, how? through God, for the bringing downe of every lust that exalts its self against him:
mighty, how? through God, for the bringing down of every lust that exalts its self against him:
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If God bee not in an Ordinance, an Ordinance is of no effect. The
If God be not in an Ordinance, an Ordinance is of no Effect. The
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2. Position, That when Communion with God shall be perfected and compleated, then all Ordinances shall bee abolished and removed, Ordinances shall be continued, till our Communion be perfected, till we all come in the unity of the faith,
2. Position, That when Communion with God shall be perfected and completed, then all Ordinances shall be abolished and removed, Ordinances shall be continued, till our Communion be perfected, till we all come in the unity of the faith,
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and of the knowledge of the Son of God to a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulnesse of Christ. Ephes. 4.13.and of the knowledge of the Son of God to a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fullness of christ. Ephesians 4.13.
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When once wee are brought to a perfect man in Christ Jesus, then, and not till then, shall all Ordinances bee taken from us.
When once we Are brought to a perfect man in christ jesus, then, and not till then, shall all Ordinances be taken from us.
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In the state of our perfection God will do these two things: First, hee will succeede all Ordinances;
In the state of our perfection God will do these two things: First, he will succeed all Ordinances;
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Secondly, hee will exceede all Ordinances, all our vailes shall then be taken away, when we come to look God in the face, Cant. 2.17.
Secondly, he will exceed all Ordinances, all our vails shall then be taken away, when we come to look God in the face, Cant 2.17.
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Vntill the day breake, and the shadows flee away, turne beloved, and be thou like a Roe, Until the day break, and the shadows flee away, turn Beloved, and be thou like a Roe,
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or a young Hart upon the mountaines of Bether. or a young Heart upon the Mountains of Behter.
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Some expound it of the night of troubles, and of miseries that the Church of God lay under;
some expound it of the night of Troubles, and of misery's that the Church of God lay under;
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others of the obscurity and darkenesse that was upon them: others of those ceremonies and shadowes that they could not see through;
Others of the obscurity and darkness that was upon them: Others of those ceremonies and shadows that they could not see through;
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others of the comming of the Lord Jesus Christ as the Sun in to the world to make day, untill the day breake;
Others of the coming of the Lord jesus christ as the Sun in to the world to make day, until the day break;
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others of Christs last appearance removing all clouds and vailes, and causing the day to breake forth,
Others of Christ last appearance removing all Clouds and vails, and causing the day to break forth,
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& the shadow to fly away; untill the day breakes forth, the shadow nere flies away:
& the shadow to fly away; until the day breaks forth, the shadow never flies away:
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when once the Communion of the Saints of God shall be perfected, then al Ordinances shall be removed, the substance shall succeede and exceede the shadowes.
when once the Communion of the Saints of God shall be perfected, then all Ordinances shall be removed, the substance shall succeed and exceed the shadows.
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Thus Communion with God in Ordinances shall last till Jesus Christ make a surrender of his Mediatoriall Kingdome,
Thus Communion with God in Ordinances shall last till jesus christ make a surrender of his Mediatorial Kingdom,
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when Jesus Christ shall give up his kingdome to his Father, and all the Saints shall be perfected,
when jesus christ shall give up his Kingdom to his Father, and all the Saints shall be perfected,
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then their Communion with God through Mediums shall be done away. The 3. Position:
then their Communion with God through Mediums shall be done away. The 3. Position:
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The more spirituall and pure any Ordinances are, the more Communion the Saints of God have with God in them.
The more spiritual and pure any Ordinances Are, the more Communion the Saints of God have with God in them.
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Under the Law when they lay under more carnall Administrations & Ordinances, and therefore, Heb. 9.10.
Under the Law when they lay under more carnal Administrations & Ordinances, and Therefore, Hebrew 9.10.
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They are called carnall Ordinances, for the most part they had but transient, not constant acts of Communion with God,
They Are called carnal Ordinances, for the most part they had but Transient, not constant acts of Communion with God,
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and these acts of Communion they had but seldome, compar'd with those acts of Communion that the Saints have under the Gospell.
and these acts of Communion they had but seldom, compared with those acts of Communion that the Saints have under the Gospel.
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Now, as the Ordinances grow up in purity and perfection, so should wee grow up in Communion with God in them:
Now, as the Ordinances grow up in purity and perfection, so should we grow up in Communion with God in them:
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for the more spirituall the Ordinances are, the more there is of these three things in them. 1. There's the more of the nature of God in them. 2. There's the more of the presence of God with them. 3. There's the more of the blessing of God upon them.
for the more spiritual the Ordinances Are, the more there is of these three things in them. 1. There's the more of the nature of God in them. 2. There's the more of the presence of God with them. 3. There's the more of the blessing of God upon them.
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The ground of Gods withdrawing and departing from Ordinances hath beene mens intolerable corrupting and defiling of them,
The ground of God's withdrawing and departing from Ordinances hath been men's intolerable corrupting and defiling of them,
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so that hee would neither owne the worship, nor the worshippers at all, Rev. 2.1. who walketh in the midst of the seven golden Candlesticks:
so that he would neither own the worship, nor the worshippers At all, Rev. 2.1. who walks in the midst of the seven golden Candlesticks:
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If the Candlesticks be gold, and there be no drosse in them, then he will walk in the midst of them;
If the Candlesticks be gold, and there be no dross in them, then he will walk in the midst of them;
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but if they be drossie, and not golden Candlesticks, God takes no delight to walk among such, Cant. 2.16. My beloved feeds among the Lillies;
but if they be drossy, and not golden Candlesticks, God Takes no delight to walk among such, Cant 2.16. My Beloved feeds among the Lilies;
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It is not said he feeds among Thornes, but hee feeds among the Lillies. But for the further clearing of the Saints Communion with God;
It is not said he feeds among Thorns, but he feeds among the Lilies. But for the further clearing of the Saints Communion with God;
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I shall do these four things. 1. Give you the grounds, of all the fellowship and the Communion that the Saints have with God in Ordinances. 2. Shew you the properties of this Communion. 3. The severall Acts of Communion. 4. Those glorious ends that God aimed at in the giving forth Communion unto the Saints in Ordinances.
I shall do these four things. 1. Give you the grounds, of all the fellowship and the Communion that the Saints have with God in Ordinances. 2. Show you the properties of this Communion. 3. The several Acts of Communion. 4. Those glorious ends that God aimed At in the giving forth Communion unto the Saints in Ordinances.
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But before I enter upon these, I must promise some few particulars.
But before I enter upon these, I must promise Some few particulars.
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Object. It will be said, God is in Heaven, and the Saints are upon the Earth, God is a consuming fire,Object. It will be said, God is in Heaven, and the Saints Are upon the Earth, God is a consuming fire,
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and wee are but as withered stubble, how shall we draw near unto God, or appear before him?
and we Are but as withered stubble, how shall we draw near unto God, or appear before him?
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Ans. There are two sorts of persons in the world, First, Sinners, Secondly, Saints;Ans. There Are two sorts of Persons in the world, First, Sinners, Secondly, Saints;
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unregenerate men, and regenerate men, and they are both called upon to draw nigh to God. Jam. 4.8. Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you:
unregenerate men, and regenerate men, and they Are both called upon to draw High to God. Jam. 4.8. Draw High to God, and he will draw High to you:
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clense your hands ye Sinners, and purifie your hearts yee double minded: observe those three tings. 1. Here's a duty injoined;cleanse your hands you Sinners, and purify your hearts ye double minded: observe those three tings. 1. Here's a duty enjoined;
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drawing nigh to God. 2. A blessing promised; hee will draw nigh to you.
drawing High to God. 2. A blessing promised; he will draw High to you.
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3. There is a threefold duplicity mentioned, sinners and double-mindded, cleanse and purifie, hands and heart.
3. There is a threefold duplicity mentioned, Sinners and double-mindded, cleanse and purify, hands and heart.
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The first shewes the persons to whom the duty is in joined to draw near to God; Liz. Sinners and double minded;
The First shows the Persons to whom the duty is in joined to draw near to God; Liz. Sinners and double minded;
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the other two points are the way and means by which the duty enjoined, may be rightly accomplished, viz. by cleansing and purifying our hearts and hands.
the other two points Are the Way and means by which the duty enjoined, may be rightly accomplished, viz. by cleansing and purifying our hearts and hands.
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But it is to be marked that there is twofold drawing nigh to God. 1. In point of Conversion. 2. In point of Communion.
But it is to be marked that there is twofold drawing High to God. 1. In point of Conversion. 2. In point of Communion.
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So that you that enjoy Ordinances, and are not converted, you can have no Communion with God in Ordinances.
So that you that enjoy Ordinances, and Are not converted, you can have no Communion with God in Ordinances.
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And for the proof of this, that ungenerate men can have no Communion with God in Ordinances, will appear by these Arguments.
And for the proof of this, that ungenerate men can have no Communion with God in Ordinances, will appear by these Arguments.
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1. Because there must be a State of Communion, before ever there can bee any acts of Communion;
1. Because there must be a State of Communion, before ever there can be any acts of Communion;
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There must bee a state of Marriage before ever there be a performance of the acts of the married;
There must be a state of Marriage before ever there be a performance of the acts of the married;
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you must be made neere before you can draw neere, Ephes. 2.13. Ye who were sometimes afarr off are made nigh by the blood of Jesus:
you must be made near before you can draw near, Ephesians 2.13. You who were sometime afar off Are made High by the blood of jesus:
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when once a soule is made nigh, then it can draw nigh.
when once a soul is made High, then it can draw High.
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The Prodigall Son when hee is returned home to the house of his Father, and made nigh to him,
The Prodigal Son when he is returned home to the house of his Father, and made High to him,
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then the Father kisses him and embraces him, Luk. 15.20. love is very quick sighted, he saw him;
then the Father Kisses him and embraces him, Luk. 15.20. love is very quick sighted, he saw him;
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& 'tis very tender hearted, he had compassion upon him, & fell upō his neck, and kissed him:
& it's very tender hearted, he had compassion upon him, & fell upon his neck, and kissed him:
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will you see what a man is in his naturall estate, which clearly speaks he hath no communion with God, Eph. 2.12.
will you see what a man is in his natural estate, which clearly speaks he hath no communion with God, Ephesians 2.12.
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That at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the common-wealth of Israel, That At that time you were without christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel,
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and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world. and Strangers from the Covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world.
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There are five withouts, without Christ, without the Church, without the promise, without hope, without God in the world.
There Are five withouts, without christ, without the Church, without the promise, without hope, without God in the world.
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Can two walke together except they bee agreed? God and a sinner are not agreed, there's no walking together therefore.
Can two walk together except they be agreed? God and a sinner Are not agreed, there's no walking together Therefore.
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A man must be made a free man before he can trade as a freeman;
A man must be made a free man before he can trade as a freeman;
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so before you can have any intercourse with heaven, or any free trading there, you must bee made free of the city above.
so before you can have any intercourse with heaven, or any free trading there, you must be made free of the City above.
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2. An unregenerate man can have no Communion with God in Ordinances, because hee doth not live the same kind of life that God lives;
2. an unregenerate man can have no Communion with God in Ordinances, Because he does not live the same kind of life that God lives;
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No Creature can have any fellowship or Communion with God, but he that lives the same kind of life with God;
No Creature can have any fellowship or Communion with God, but he that lives the same kind of life with God;
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A man cannot have Communion with Beasts, why? because they do not live a Rationall life, Eph. 4.18. having their understandings darkned, being alienated from the life of God.
A man cannot have Communion with Beasts, why? Because they do not live a Rational life, Ephesians 4.18. having their understandings darkened, being alienated from the life of God.
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No things have any Communion, but onely those that live the same kind of life with that with which they have Communion:
No things have any Communion, but only those that live the same kind of life with that with which they have Communion:
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a Saint lives the same kind of life with God, though he hath not the same degree of life with God. 3. Argument:
a Saint lives the same kind of life with God, though he hath not the same degree of life with God. 3. Argument:
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An unregenerate man can have no fellowship with God in Ordinances, because he is swallowed up with other fellowship, and with other Communions:
an unregenerate man can have no fellowship with God in Ordinances, Because he is swallowed up with other fellowship, and with other Communions:
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there is a fivefold fellowship and Communion that an unregenerate man hath, that makes him he can have no Communion with God.
there is a fivefold fellowship and Communion that an unregenerate man hath, that makes him he can have no Communion with God.
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1. He takes up his fellowship and Communion with sin;
1. He Takes up his fellowship and Communion with since;
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sin is the onely Jewel that he wears in his bosom, 2 Cor. 6.15, 16. what fellowship hath Christ with Belial, &c. and Rom. 8.7. The carnall mind is enmity against God;
since is the only Jewel that he wears in his bosom, 2 Cor. 6.15, 16. what fellowship hath christ with Belial, etc. and Rom. 8.7. The carnal mind is enmity against God;
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Enmity 'tis the highest degree of hatred, 'tis the affection set on edge against God; an Enemy may be reconciled, but enmity must be destroyed;
Enmity it's the highest degree of hatred, it's the affection Set on edge against God; an Enemy may be reconciled, but enmity must be destroyed;
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what fellowship can they have with the Father of lights, whose fellowship is taken up with the works of darkness?
what fellowship can they have with the Father of lights, whose fellowship is taken up with the works of darkness?
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2. They are swallowed up with the fellowship and Communion with sinners;
2. They Are swallowed up with the fellowship and Communion with Sinners;
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those that are Gods professed Enemies, are their bosomfriends, the darling delights of their Souls are in the Society of those in whom God takes no pleasure, nor no delight.
those that Are God's professed Enemies, Are their bosomfriends, the darling delights of their Souls Are in the Society of those in whom God Takes no pleasure, nor no delight.
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3. They take up their fellowship and Communion with this world, James 4.4. know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God, whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world, is the Enemy of God:
3. They take up their fellowship and Communion with this world, James 4.4. know you not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God, whosoever Therefore will be a friend of the world, is the Enemy of God:
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they make up their Heaven upon Earth:
they make up their Heaven upon Earth:
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there are three things wherein they go out to the world. 1. They let out their choicest love. 2. They lay out their choicest paines.
there Are three things wherein they go out to the world. 1. They let out their Choicest love. 2. They lay out their Choicest pains.
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3. They Anchor their greatest hopes upon the world:
3. They Anchor their greatest hope's upon the world:
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Now those that are taken up with the fellowship and Communion with this world, at what a distance do they stand from Communion and fellowship with God? Creatures hath their hearts, God hath them not.
Now those that Are taken up with the fellowship and Communion with this world, At what a distance do they stand from Communion and fellowship with God? Creatures hath their hearts, God hath them not.
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4. They are swallowed up in Communion and fellowship with false foundations:
4. They Are swallowed up in Communion and fellowship with false foundations:
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this is a certain rule, that look whatsoever the foundation is that we build our souls upon, that's it with which wee have Communion, Job 8.14, 15. He shall lean upon his house,
this is a certain Rule, that look whatsoever the Foundation is that we built our Souls upon, that's it with which we have Communion, Job 8.14, 15. He shall lean upon his house,
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but it shall not stand, &c. Those hopes that it hath, that it shal go well with him to all Eternity, these are called his house, he rests upon them,but it shall not stand, etc. Those hope's that it hath, that it shall go well with him to all Eternity, these Are called his house, he rests upon them,
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and hee hath Communion with them.
and he hath Communion with them.
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Houses, 1. They are dwelling places, a man lives in his house. 2. They are hiding places, in the time of a storm men retire to their houses for shelter. 3. They are resting places.
Houses, 1. They Are Dwelling places, a man lives in his house. 2. They Are hiding places, in the time of a storm men retire to their houses for shelter. 3. They Are resting places.
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4. They are places that when once they are built, men will keep them if they can from falling down;
4. They Are places that when once they Are built, men will keep them if they can from falling down;
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Now sinners are swallowed up in Communion and fellowship with those false bottomed hopes that they have laid their soules upon, they rest in those houses that they make to themselves,
Now Sinners Are swallowed up in Communion and fellowship with those false bottomed hope's that they have laid their Souls upon, they rest in those houses that they make to themselves,
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though their hopes bee but like Spiders webs, yet they lean upon their houses.
though their hope's be but like Spiders webs, yet they lean upon their houses.
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5. They are swallowed up in fellowship and Communion with the very Devil himself, 1 Joh. 5.19. we know that we are of God, and that the whole world lies in wickedness;
5. They Are swallowed up in fellowship and Communion with the very devil himself, 1 John 5.19. we know that we Are of God, and that the Whole world lies in wickedness;
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In the Greek 'tis thus, and the whole world lies in that wicked one, the Devil,
In the Greek it's thus, and the Whole world lies in that wicked one, the devil,
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and they maintain Communion together, the evil spirits haunt their Spirits.
and they maintain Communion together, the evil spirits haunt their Spirits.
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The Devil in Scripture is said to have all those Acts of worship performed to him by sinners, that Christ is said to have performed to him by Saints:
The devil in Scripture is said to have all those Acts of worship performed to him by Sinners, that christ is said to have performed to him by Saints:
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hath Jesus Christ his Ministers? the Devil hath his Ministers also; Ministers of Satan transforming themselves into Angels of light:
hath jesus christ his Ministers? the devil hath his Ministers also; Ministers of Satan transforming themselves into Angels of Light:
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hath Christ his Churches? so hath the Devil, which is call-the Synagogue of Sathan:
hath christ his Churches? so hath the devil, which is call-the Synagogue of Sathan:
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hath Christ his Ordinances and Altars? so hath the Devil too, he hath his Table, and his Communicants;
hath christ his Ordinances and Altars? so hath the devil too, he hath his Table, and his Communicants;
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you cannot bee partakers of the Lords Table, and the Table of Devils.
you cannot be partakers of the lords Table, and the Table of Devils.
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The fourth Argument to prove that unregenerate men can have no fellowship and Communion with God in Ordinances;
The fourth Argument to prove that unregenerate men can have no fellowship and Communion with God in Ordinances;
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because they live under a Legal Covenant: Evangelical Communion is not bottomed upon Legal Covenants. In Conversion there is a double change.
Because they live under a Legal Covenant: Evangelical Communion is not bottomed upon Legal Covenants. In Conversion there is a double change.
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1. A change of a mans nature, and that is wrought within him. 2. A change of a mans state, and that is wrought upon him.
1. A change of a men nature, and that is wrought within him. 2. A change of a men state, and that is wrought upon him.
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Every unregenerate man is under the first Covenant, which admits of no Communion with God since it is broken.
Every unregenerate man is under the First Covenant, which admits of no Communion with God since it is broken.
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There are five things wee lost in our fall; 1. Our holy Image, and became vile;
There Are five things we lost in our fallen; 1. Our holy Image, and became vile;
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hence 2. Our Son-ship, and became slaves. 3. Our friendship, and became Enemies. 4. Our Communion,
hence 2. Our Sonship, and became slaves. 3. Our friendship, and became Enemies. 4. Our Communion,
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and became strangers. 5. Our glory, and became miserable.
and became Strangers. 5. Our glory, and became miserable.
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Now 'tis impossible till sinners be translated from a broken Covenant of works that was made with them in Adam, to a Covenant of grace that is made in Christ, that ever they should come up to Communion with God:
Now it's impossible till Sinners be translated from a broken Covenant of works that was made with them in Adam, to a Covenant of grace that is made in christ, that ever they should come up to Communion with God:
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you must know this, that Communion with God is no Legal dispensation, and therefore every person that is duly under the Law, cannot enjoy Communion with God.
you must know this, that Communion with God is no Legal Dispensation, and Therefore every person that is duly under the Law, cannot enjoy Communion with God.
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Having premised these, I come to those four partioulars I laid down, viz. to give you the grounds, the properties, the Acts,
Having premised these, I come to those four partioulars I laid down, viz. to give you the grounds, the properties, the Acts,
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and the ends of the Communion.
and the ends of the Communion.
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First, For the Grounds of all the fellowship and Communion that the Saints have with God in Ordinances and they are five;
First, For the Grounds of all the fellowship and Communion that the Saints have with God in Ordinances and they Are five;
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for this Communion ariseth, 1. From his electing love. 2. From the Covenant-state wherein believers stand. 3. From our union with Jesus Christ. 4. From our Interest in the Spirit. 5. Our conformity to the Lord Jesus Christ.
for this Communion arises, 1. From his electing love. 2. From the Covenant state wherein believers stand. 3. From our Union with jesus christ. 4. From our Interest in the Spirit. 5. Our conformity to the Lord jesus christ.
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I. Ground of our Communion with God is his Electing love, that's the foundation of all our blessednesse,
I Ground of our Communion with God is his Electing love, that's the Foundation of all our blessedness,
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and the onely spring of all our mercies which without Gods Electing love, no mercy would be a mercy to us,
and the only spring of all our Mercies which without God's Electing love, no mercy would be a mercy to us,
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and with it no misery will make us miserable; The Lord hath chosen you unto three great ends, in subordination one to the other;
and with it no misery will make us miserable; The Lord hath chosen you unto three great ends, in subordination one to the other;
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he hath chosen you to salvation, to reconciliation, and to communion, Psal. 4.3. The Lord hath set apart him that is godly for himselfe.
he hath chosen you to salvation, to reconciliation, and to communion, Psalm 4.3. The Lord hath Set apart him that is godly for himself.
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God hath picked and culled every Godly man out of the world, and set him aside; For what? for himselfe;
God hath picked and culled every Godly man out of the world, and Set him aside; For what? for himself;
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for himselfe, what's that? It doth not only note for spirituall service, but for the highest priviledges:
for himself, what's that? It does not only note for spiritual service, but for the highest privileges:
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he hath set the godly man apart for these two ends: First, for the enjoyment of communion with him on earth:
he hath Set the godly man apart for these two ends: First, for the enjoyment of communion with him on earth:
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Secondly, for the fruition of blessednesse with him in heaven.
Secondly, for the fruition of blessedness with him in heaven.
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The Lord hath set, &c. 1. Consider who is it that hath done it? It's God that hath set him apart. 2. What hath he done? He hath set him apart, put him distinct from all the world. 3. Who is it that is thus set apart? It is the man that is godly. 4. What is the end of this action,
The Lord hath Set, etc. 1. Consider who is it that hath done it? It's God that hath Set him apart. 2. What hath he done? He hath Set him apart, put him distinct from all the world. 3. Who is it that is thus Set apart? It is the man that is godly. 4. What is the end of this actium,
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for which this man is set apart? He is set apart for God. 'Tis the choycest duty that belongs to us to set our selves apart for God;
for which this man is Set apart? He is Set apart for God. It's the Choicest duty that belongs to us to Set our selves apart for God;
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and 'tis one of the choicest mercies of God, to set us apart for himselfe. The Lord doth separate to himselfe for imployment, and for fellowship;
and it's one of the Choicest Mercies of God, to Set us apart for himself. The Lord does separate to himself for employment, and for fellowship;
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he will employ that man, and he will have communion with that man.
he will employ that man, and he will have communion with that man.
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The Angels, they are of all creatures taken to speciall communion with God, they behold the face of God the Father which is in Heaven.
The Angels, they Are of all creatures taken to special communion with God, they behold the face of God the Father which is in Heaven.
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It was excellently expressed by Tertullian, the Saints in this life are the men that are the Lords attendants, setting the Lord alwaies before them,
It was excellently expressed by Tertullian, the Saints in this life Are the men that Are the lords attendants, setting the Lord always before them,
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and standing alwaies before him, waiting upon him. Zech. 3.7. Thus saith the Lord, if thou wilt walk in my waies, &c. I will give thee NONLATINALPHABET mah-lechim, Walks: that is, places to walk: NONLATINALPHABET •en hagnomedim ha-elleh, inter stantes illos, among these that stand by:
and standing always before him, waiting upon him. Zechariah 3.7. Thus Says the Lord, if thou wilt walk in my ways, etc. I will give thee mah-lechim, Walks: that is, places to walk: •en hagnomedim ha-elleh, inter stantes Illos, among these that stand by:
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Who be they? The meaning is conceived to be this; the Angels, they alwaies stand before God, thousand thousands compasse his Throne;
Who be they? The meaning is conceived to be this; the Angels, they always stand before God, thousand thousands compass his Throne;
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now when the Lord speaks of taking a people into intimate familiarity with himselfe, he saith, he will give them walkes,
now when the Lord speaks of taking a people into intimate familiarity with himself, he Says, he will give them walks,
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or Galleries to walk in among the Angels themselves, to attend upon him, and hence are those and such like expressions of this their office and duty:
or Galleries to walk in among the Angels themselves, to attend upon him, and hence Are those and such like expressions of this their office and duty:
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I have set the Lord alwaies before me, &c. and as the eyes of Servants are upon the hands of their Masters, I have Set the Lord always before me, etc. and as the eyes of Servants Are upon the hands of their Masters,
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and as the eyes of a waiting-Maid unto the hand of her Mistr•sse;
and as the eyes of a waiting-Maid unto the hand of her Mistr•sse;
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so our eyes are upon the Lord our God, (waiting) till he have mercy upon us, &c. Now had the Lord chosen you but to Salvation,so our eyes Are upon the Lord our God, (waiting) till he have mercy upon us, etc. Now had the Lord chosen you but to Salvation,
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whē he did leave the Angels to fall under the curse of their covenant broken, this had been a great mercy;
when he did leave the Angels to fallen under the curse of their Covenant broken, this had been a great mercy;
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but this will not satisfie electing love, only to make up old breaches, and then to shut up its bosome:
but this will not satisfy electing love, only to make up old Breaches, and then to shut up its bosom:
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or to say to us, as David said to Absolon, let him return to his house,
or to say to us, as David said to Absalom, let him return to his house,
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but let him never see my face; no, but God will have his children look him in the face:
but let him never see my face; no, but God will have his children look him in the face:
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therefore in the Luke 214. there is not only glory to God in the highest,
Therefore in the Lycia 214. there is not only glory to God in the highest,
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and peace on earth, which is reconciliation, but there is good will towards men: There is fellowship and communion, peace will not serve loves turn,and peace on earth, which is reconciliation, but there is good will towards men: There is fellowship and communion, peace will not serve loves turn,
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but there must be good will too.
but there must be good will too.
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The love of God did not only ordain us to friendship, but it did ordain us to fellowship.
The love of God did not only ordain us to friendship, but it did ordain us to fellowship.
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The Father in love came forth from all eternity to us, that we to all eternity might enjoy communion with him:
The Father in love Come forth from all eternity to us, that we to all eternity might enjoy communion with him:
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I had almost said that the very essence of the love of God, and all the actings of it, lead to communion and fellowship with him.
I had almost said that the very essence of the love of God, and all the actings of it, led to communion and fellowship with him.
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The second ground of communion is from the Covenant of Grace under which you stand. When Adam had sinned, he ranne away from God;
The second ground of communion is from the Covenant of Grace under which you stand. When Adam had sinned, he ran away from God;
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when he made himselfe a sinner, God made him an exile:
when he made himself a sinner, God made him an exile:
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Now in the Covenant under which Adam was, he had communion with God as a Creature with his Creator,
Now in the Covenant under which Adam was, he had communion with God as a Creature with his Creator,
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but not as a child with his Father. Now the Covenant of grace, it is a conjugall Covenant;
but not as a child with his Father. Now the Covenant of grace, it is a conjugal Covenant;
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and conjugall Covenants are all of them made for the enjoying of communion, Hosea 2.19. I will betroth thee to me for ever;
and conjugal Covenants Are all of them made for the enjoying of communion, Hosea 2.19. I will betrothed thee to me for ever;
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yea, I will betroth thee unto me in righteousnesse, and in judgment, and in loving kindnesse, and in mercies: yea, I will betrothed thee unto me in righteousness, and in judgement, and in loving kindness, and in Mercies:
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Mark, there are foure things in these words, that point out the firmnesse, and the stability of our Marriages with Christ: First, 'tis done in righteousnesse; Secondly, in judgment; Thirdly, in loving kindnesse; Fourthly, in tender mercies:
Mark, there Are foure things in these words, that point out the firmness, and the stability of our Marriages with christ: First, it's done in righteousness; Secondly, in judgement; Thirdly, in loving kindness; Fourthly, in tender Mercies:
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Now what are the fruits and effects of this same conjugall relation, and of our joyning to Christ? See Chap. 3.3.
Now what Are the fruits and effects of this same conjugal Relation, and of our joining to christ? See Chap. 3.3.
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And I said, thou shalt be for me many daies, and shalt not be for another, And I said, thou shalt be for me many days, and shalt not be for Another,
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so will I be for thee. so will I be for thee.
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Christ promiseth to be for the Saints, and he engageth the Saints to be for him, Ephes. 2.12. Strangers to the Covenants of promise, without God, and without hope in the world;
christ promises to be for the Saints, and he engageth the Saints to be for him, Ephesians 2.12. Strangers to the Covenants of promise, without God, and without hope in the world;
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Till such time as a man be brought into Covenant with God, he is a stranger to God,
Till such time as a man be brought into Covenant with God, he is a stranger to God,
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and therefore hath no communion with him;
and Therefore hath no communion with him;
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he stands at the greatest distance from this fellowship with the Father, and with his sonne Jesus Christ.
he Stands At the greatest distance from this fellowship with the Father, and with his son jesus christ.
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But now, when a man is brought within the verge of the Covenant of grace, then hath he communion in all the grace of the Covenant.
But now, when a man is brought within the verge of the Covenant of grace, then hath he communion in all the grace of the Covenant.
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The Covenant of Grace hath two properties peculiar to it, which were not in the first Covenant:
The Covenant of Grace hath two properties peculiar to it, which were not in the First Covenant:
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First, there is Foedus Amicitiae, and Paedus Conjugale; a Covenant of friendship, and a Conjugal Covenant.
First, there is Foedus Friendship, and Paedus Conjugal; a Covenant of friendship, and a Conjugal Covenant.
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This is the great end of the Gospell, Luke 2.14.
This is the great end of the Gospel, Lycia 2.14.
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the Angels described the purpose of God, and what is it? to give peace on earth, and good will:
the Angels described the purpose of God, and what is it? to give peace on earth, and good will:
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God contents himselfe not only with peace, but good will; not only reconciliation, but communion:
God contents himself not only with peace, but good will; not only reconciliation, but communion:
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and the Lord delights his people should come to him in a familiar way, under tearms of intimacy, Hos. 2.16. a strange expression, Thou shalt not call me NONLATINALPHABET Ishi, (saith the Lord) and shalt call me no more NONLATINALPHABET, Baali: Baali signifies my Lord;
and the Lord delights his people should come to him in a familiar Way, under terms of intimacy, Hos. 2.16. a strange expression, Thou shalt not call me Ishi, (Says the Lord) and shalt call me no more, Baal: Baal signifies my Lord;
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God would be called by Lord no more; but call me Ishi, what's that? my Husband.
God would be called by Lord no more; but call me Ishi, what's that? my Husband.
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The third ground of communion of Saints with God is, their union with Jesus Christ. Answerable to your union, there will be your communion. There's a fivefold union.
The third ground of communion of Saints with God is, their Union with jesus christ. Answerable to your Union, there will be your communion. There's a fivefold Union.
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1. An union Politicall, as between a King and his people. 2. An union naturall,
1. an Union Political, as between a King and his people. 2. an Union natural,
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as between head and members. 3. An union sinfull, as betwixt one sinner and another. 4. An union Hypostaticall, between the two natures of Christ. 5. An union mysticall,
as between head and members. 3. an Union sinful, as betwixt one sinner and Another. 4. an Union Hypostatical, between the two nature's of christ. 5. an Union mystical,
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and that is between Christ and the Saints. Look what Righteousnesse Christ as Mediator hath, is yours;
and that is between christ and the Saints. Look what Righteousness christ as Mediator hath, is yours;
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and the communion that Christ hath with the Father, we have interest in it also, 1 Cor. 12.12. For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the memes of that one body being many, are one body, so also is Christ.
and the communion that christ hath with the Father, we have Interest in it also, 1 Cor. 12.12. For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the memes of that one body being many, Are one body, so also is christ.
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God the Father never looks on Christ and the Saints as two, but as one. Will you take a view of Christs communion with the Father, Dan. 7.13.
God the Father never looks on christ and the Saints as two, but as one. Will you take a view of Christ communion with the Father, Dan. 7.13.
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I saw, and behold one like the Son of man came with the clouds of heaven, I saw, and behold one like the Son of man Come with the Clouds of heaven,
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and came to the Antient of daies, and they brought him neer before him. 1 John 18. He lives in the bosome of the Father. and Come to the Ancient of days, and they brought him near before him. 1 John 18. He lives in the bosom of the Father.
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The bosome 'tis the seat of secrets of love, and of fellowship.
The bosom it's the seat of secrets of love, and of fellowship.
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Now in this his communion with the Father, we are in no lesse then the whole of our Salvation interessed;
Now in this his communion with the Father, we Are in no less then the Whole of our Salvation interested;
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for he is brought before the Father standing at his right hand, and lying in his bosom, not only to enjoy communion with his Father himselfe,
for he is brought before the Father standing At his right hand, and lying in his bosom, not only to enjoy communion with his Father himself,
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but to intercede for our communion with him also. Union that disposeth for communion. There can be no communion where there is no union, Rev. 3.20.
but to intercede for our communion with him also. union that Disposeth for communion. There can be no communion where there is no Union, Rev. 3.20.
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Behold I stand at the dore and knock, if any man hear my voice, and open the dore, I will come in to him, Behold I stand At the door and knock, if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him,
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and will sup with him, and he with me. and will sup with him, and he with me.
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First, there must be opening of the dore, and Jesus Christ must come in, before ever there be supping together:
First, there must be opening of the door, and jesus christ must come in, before ever there be supping together:
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none of the fare that is to feast a Chrian comes, till Christ him self brings it:
none of the fare that is to feast a Christian comes, till christ him self brings it:
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If the dore be shut against Christs person, then there is a Baracado to all communion. Cant. 5.5.
If the door be shut against Christ person, then there is a Baracado to all communion. Cant 5.5.
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I am come into my Garden, my sister, my spouse, &c. And then, Eat O friends, drink, yea, drink abundantly, O beloved. I am come into my Garden, my sister, my spouse, etc. And then, Eat Oh Friends, drink, yea, drink abundantly, Oh Beloved.
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There are two things that we enjoy by vertue of our union with Christ. First, satisfaction in him.
There Are two things that we enjoy by virtue of our Union with christ. First, satisfaction in him.
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Secondly, Communion and fellowship with him.
Secondly, Communion and fellowship with him.
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Look what fellowship and Communion Christ hath with the Father, it is by vertue of his union with him,
Look what fellowship and Communion christ hath with the Father, it is by virtue of his Union with him,
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and look what fellowship and Communion wee have with Christ, 'tis by vertue of our union with him, 1 Cor. 3.22.23. mark how the Relation there riseth, All are yours; how comes that? ye are Christs, and Christ is Gods: and Rom. 5.2. by whom wee have accesse into this grace wherein we stand: note this;
and look what fellowship and Communion we have with christ, it's by virtue of our Union with him, 1 Cor. 3.22.23. mark how the Relation there Riseth, All Are yours; how comes that? you Are Christ, and christ is God's: and Rom. 5.2. by whom we have access into this grace wherein we stand: note this;
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1. Believers have under the Gospel accesse into glorious grace;
1. Believers have under the Gospel access into glorious grace;
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into this grace. 2. That the meritorious cause of believers accesse into this grace is the Lord Jesus Christ;into this grace. 2. That the meritorious cause of believers access into this grace is the Lord jesus christ;
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by whom. 3. The same state of grace to which the Gospel brings us, in that estate doth Christ keep us; wherein we stand. by whom. 3. The same state of grace to which the Gospel brings us, in that estate does christ keep us; wherein we stand.
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4. That a Saint through the sight of his accesse to, and his standing in this grace, is made to rejoice in hope of the glory of God,
4. That a Saint through the sighed of his access to, and his standing in this grace, is made to rejoice in hope of the glory of God,
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as is expressed in the words following;
as is expressed in the words following;
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for the clearing and confirmation of the substance of all those four particulars, viz. that believers have accesse unto,
for the clearing and confirmation of the substance of all those four particulars, viz. that believers have access unto,
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and are kept into that state of grace wherein they rejoyce and glory, onely by Jesus Christ and his mediation there is a remarkable expression of the Apostle, in Eph. 2.13. but now in Christ Jesus, yee who sometimes were far off, are made nigh by the blood of Jesus;
and Are kept into that state of grace wherein they rejoice and glory, only by jesus christ and his mediation there is a remarkable expression of the Apostle, in Ephesians 2.13. but now in christ jesus, ye who sometime were Far off, Are made High by the blood of jesus;
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for he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition: for he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition:
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Those who are without Christ, are afar off three manner of waies: 1. In point of opinion and apprehension. 2. In point of fellowship and Communion. 3. In point of grace and conversion.
Those who Are without christ, Are afar off three manner of ways: 1. In point of opinion and apprehension. 2. In point of fellowship and Communion. 3. In point of grace and conversion.
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Now as Joseph said to his Brethren, bring your Brother Benjamin with you, or else see not my face any more;
Now as Joseph said to his Brothers, bring your Brother Benjamin with you, or Else see not my face any more;
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So doth God say to sinners when they come nigh to enjoy communion with him, bring Jesus Christ in your arms,
So does God say to Sinners when they come High to enjoy communion with him, bring jesus christ in your arms,
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or else never look me in the face. or Else never look me in the face.
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It's the custom of some Countries and foraign Nations, that when ever they speak any thing to the King, they take up his Son in their armes;
It's the custom of Some Countries and foreign nations, that when ever they speak any thing to the King, they take up his Son in their arms;
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sure I am 'tis the custom of Heaven, that who ever shall have Communion with God and enjoy fellowship with his spirit, they must take his Son in their armes,
sure I am it's the custom of Heaven, that who ever shall have Communion with God and enjoy fellowship with his Spirit, they must take his Son in their arms,
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and carry Christ along with them. Heb. 4.16. Let us therefore come boldly to the Throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy,
and carry christ along with them. Hebrew 4.16. Let us Therefore come boldly to the Throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy,
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and find grace to help in time of need. and find grace to help in time of need.
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God hath set up a Throne, and that Thone that he hath set up is a gratious Throne;
God hath Set up a Throne, and that Thone that he hath Set up is a gracious Throne;
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and 'tis set up for poor sinners, and for poor sinners to come freely and boldly too;
and it's Set up for poor Sinners, and for poor Sinners to come freely and boldly too;
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to take liberty in speaking to God:
to take liberty in speaking to God:
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it's set up for these two ends, for the obtaining of mercy, and for the finding of grace that may help us in time of need;
it's Set up for these two ends, for the obtaining of mercy, and for the finding of grace that may help us in time of need;
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that is, for the finding of favour, and fellowship with God.
that is, for the finding of favour, and fellowship with God.
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And it is upon the alone account of the Lord Jesus Christ, that we can come with boldnesse to it.
And it is upon the alone account of the Lord jesus christ, that we can come with boldness to it.
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Look on the words foregoing, verse 15: For we have not an high Priest, that cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities, &c. Let us therefore come boldly, &c. John 14.6.
Look on the words foregoing, verse 15: For we have not an high Priest, that cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities, etc. Let us Therefore come boldly, etc. John 14.6.
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I am the way, the truth, and the life, there is no comming to the Father, but by Jesus Christ: and Heb. 10.19. Having therefore brethren, boldnesse to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus. I am the Way, the truth, and the life, there is no coming to the Father, but by jesus christ: and Hebrew 10.19. Having Therefore brothers, boldness to enter into the Holiest by the blood of jesus.
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The sinfullest wretches in the world, if they be brought into Jesus Christ, may come boldly,
The sinfullest wretches in the world, if they be brought into jesus christ, may come boldly,
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and have communion with God the Father, Cant. 1.4. The King hath brought me into his Chambers.
and have communion with God the Father, Cant 1.4. The King hath brought me into his Chambers.
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There is no going into the chambers, the places of communion with God the Father,
There is no going into the chambers, the places of communion with God the Father,
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but by being led by the hand of the King of Saints, the Lord Jesus Christ thither.
but by being led by the hand of the King of Saints, the Lord jesus christ thither.
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The fourth ground of our communion with God, is the Spirit of Christ in us; this is one of the main ends why believers receive the Spirit of Christ;
The fourth ground of our communion with God, is the Spirit of christ in us; this is one of the main ends why believers receive the Spirit of christ;
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the Spirit of Christ is not only received as a bond of union, but as a means of communion, the Spirit of Christ in believers hath these foure things in it.
the Spirit of christ is not only received as a bound of Union, but as a means of communion, the Spirit of christ in believers hath these foure things in it.
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1 It's a Spirit of Union. 2 It's a Spirit of Unction. 3 It's a Spirit of Action. 4 It's a Spirit of Fellowship. As
1 It's a Spirit of union. 2 It's a Spirit of Unction. 3 It's a Spirit of Actium. 4 It's a Spirit of Fellowship. As
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1. It's a spirit of Union, Its that which is the everlasting tie of the God head in it selfe, the spirit running forth through the Father, and the Son;
1. It's a Spirit of union, Its that which is the everlasting tie of the God head in it self, the Spirit running forth through the Father, and the Son;
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or proceeding from the Father and the Son, as it is expressed in the Gospell;
or proceeding from the Father and the Son, as it is expressed in the Gospel;
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so 'tis that which is the very tie and knot of the Saints and Christ, 1 Cor. 6.17. Hee that is joyned to the Lord is one Spirit.
so it's that which is the very tie and knot of the Saints and christ, 1 Cor. 6.17. He that is joined to the Lord is one Spirit.
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2. It's a Spirit of Union, 1 John 2.27. but the anointing which ye have received abideth in you, &c. The oyntment that was powred upon the head of Aaron it ran downe to the skirts of all his Garment;
2. It's a Spirit of union, 1 John 2.27. but the anointing which you have received Abideth in you, etc. The ointment that was poured upon the head of Aaron it ran down to the skirts of all his Garment;
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the spirit of God like to oyntment that was powred forth upon the head of Christ,
the Spirit of God like to ointment that was poured forth upon the head of christ,
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and it doth run downe to all his members. 3. It's a Spirit of Action, saith the Apostle;
and it does run down to all his members. 3. It's a Spirit of Actium, Says the Apostle;
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If ye through the Spirit mortifie the deeds of the flesh. If you through the Spirit mortify the Deeds of the Flesh.
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The spirit is the powerfullest weapon in our hands to put flesh to death in us;
The Spirit is the Powerfullest weapon in our hands to put Flesh to death in us;
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it is not an idle, but an active spirit. 4. It's a spirit of fellowship and Communion, Eph. 2.18: For through him we both have an accesse by one spirit, unto the father, we both have accesse; that is, Jew and Gentile;
it is not an idle, but an active Spirit. 4. It's a Spirit of fellowship and Communion, Ephesians 2.18: For through him we both have an access by one Spirit, unto the father, we both have access; that is, Jew and Gentile;
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though they are two Nations, that one spirit leades them both to the Father; The Spirit of Christ is not onely a spirit of manifestation and of revelation;
though they Are two nations, that one Spirit leads them both to the Father; The Spirit of christ is not only a Spirit of manifestation and of Revelation;
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but it is a spirit of Supplication and of Manuduction, It leads us by the hand to the Father, Rom. 8.14. As many as are led by the Spirit of God, they the Sons of God.
but it is a Spirit of Supplication and of Manuduction, It leads us by the hand to the Father, Rom. 8.14. As many as Are led by the Spirit of God, they thee Sons of God.
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Thus you see that intimacy is grounded upon your Union with Christ.
Thus you see that intimacy is grounded upon your union with christ.
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The ground of all Communion is Union, now answerable to the Union such must the Communion be,
The ground of all Communion is union, now answerable to the union such must the Communion be,
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if the Union bee very neere, truly then the Communion must bee very intimate, Ephesians 5.3. Wee are of his flesh and of his bone, it is so neere;
if the union be very near, truly then the Communion must be very intimate, Ephesians 5.3. we Are of his Flesh and of his bone, it is so near;
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nay neerer, hee that is joyned to the Lord is one Spirit, what's the end why the Lord hath made so neere a Union? truly it is that there may bee an intimate Communion answerable, he is in us like leaven, even as the leaven incorporates it selfe, that there can bee no separation between it and the dough. One end of the Hypostaticall Union was the mysticall Union, Christ takes the two natures into one person, that so you might become one with him Consider, there is a morall union that is made by love,
nay nearer, he that is joined to the Lord is one Spirit, what's the end why the Lord hath made so near a union? truly it is that there may be an intimate Communion answerable, he is in us like leaven, even as the leaven incorporates it self, that there can be no separation between it and the dough. One end of the Hypostatical union was the mystical union, christ Takes the two nature's into one person, that so you might become one with him Consider, there is a moral Union that is made by love,
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for love is Affectus unionis, an uniting affection, such a union the Angells have, and Adam had in the state of Innocency;
for love is Affectus unionis, an uniting affection, such a Union the Angels have, and Adam had in the state of Innocency;
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I but there is likewise an union that faith makes, a mysticall union, that is another kind of union then ever the Angells had, or can have;
I but there is likewise an Union that faith makes, a mystical Union, that is Another kind of Union then ever the Angels had, or can have;
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The Angells are never said to bee the brethren of Christ, and the members of Christ, Christ is said to be their head,
The Angels Are never said to be the brothers of christ, and the members of christ, christ is said to be their head,
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but they are never said to be his members;
but they Are never said to be his members;
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there is some thing morein that mysticall union which is by faith between Christ and beleevers;
there is Some thing morein that mystical Union which is by faith between christ and believers;
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then there can be in that union which is between Christ and the Angells.
then there can be in that Union which is between christ and the Angels.
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Now if the end of union be Communion, why hath the Lord made so neere a union,
Now if the end of Union be Communion, why hath the Lord made so near a Union,
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but for an intimate familiarity and communion.
but for an intimate familiarity and communion.
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The fift ground of Communion is our conformity and similitude to Jesus Christ, conformity and similitude is the ground of all communion:
The fift ground of Communion is our conformity and similitude to jesus christ, conformity and similitude is the ground of all communion:
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A Saint being made like unto God receives communion and fellowship with God, the more a Christian growes up into a conformity with God, the higher hee growes in his fellowship and communion with God.
A Saint being made like unto God receives communion and fellowship with God, the more a Christian grows up into a conformity with God, the higher he grows in his fellowship and communion with God.
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The lesse any man hath of a Divine Resemblance, the lesse hee enjoyes of a Divine Communion;
The less any man hath of a Divine Resemblance, the less he enjoys of a Divine Communion;
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When our Images shall be perfected, then our communion shall be compleated: the more imperfect our Image is, the more imperfect our Communion is.
When our Images shall be perfected, then our communion shall be completed: the more imperfect our Image is, the more imperfect our Communion is.
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I shall lay downe two propositions. 1. That a Saint hath a conformitie, and a resemblance of God upon him. 2. That his conformitie and resemblance to God, is the ground of his communion with God.
I shall lay down two propositions. 1. That a Saint hath a conformity, and a resemblance of God upon him. 2. That his conformity and resemblance to God, is the ground of his communion with God.
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1. That a Saint hath a conformity, and a resemblance of God upon him, 1 Iohn 4.17. For as he is, so are we in this world. And 2 Pet. 1.4. Whereby are given unto us, exceeding great and pretious promises, that by them we may be made partakers of the Divine Nature.
1. That a Saint hath a conformity, and a resemblance of God upon him, 1 John 4.17. For as he is, so Are we in this world. And 2 Pet. 1.4. Whereby Are given unto us, exceeding great and precious promises, that by them we may be made partakers of the Divine Nature.
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There's a kind of impression of the glorious attributes of God instampt upon every Christian. 1. There's a kind of Omnipotency, Phil. 4.13. I can do all things through Christ, that strengthens me.
There's a kind of impression of the glorious attributes of God instampt upon every Christian. 1. There's a kind of Omnipotency, Philip 4.13. I can do all things through christ, that strengthens me.
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What can Omnipotency do more then all things? and yet Paul can do no lesse, by the strength he receives from Christ.
What can Omnipotency do more then all things? and yet Paul can do no less, by the strength he receives from christ.
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2. There's a kind of Omnisciency in all the Saints, 1 Joh. 2.20. But ye have an Unction from the holy one, and ye know all things.
2. There's a kind of Omnisciency in all the Saints, 1 John 2.20. But you have an Unction from the holy one, and you know all things.
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There are some footsteps of that glorious Attribute of God, that are to be seen upon gracious soules, 1 Cor. 2.15. He that is spirituall judgeth all things, yet be himselfe is judged of no man:
There Are Some footsteps of that glorious Attribute of God, that Are to be seen upon gracious Souls, 1 Cor. 2.15. He that is spiritual Judgeth all things, yet be himself is judged of no man:
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He is the judge of all, and yet none the judge of him.
He is the judge of all, and yet none the judge of him.
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3. There are some impressions of the Allsufficiency of God, that is engraven upon a Christian, Phil. 4.18. I have all, and abound, and am full. So 2 Cor. 6.10. As having nothing, and yet possessing all things. So 1 Tim. 2.6. Godlinesse, with contentment is great gain.
3. There Are Some impressions of the All-sufficiency of God, that is engraven upon a Christian, Philip 4.18. I have all, and abound, and am full. So 2 Cor. 6.10. As having nothing, and yet possessing all things. So 1 Tim. 2.6. Godliness, with contentment is great gain.
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The Greek reads it thus, Godliness with selfe-sufficiency is great gain.
The Greek reads it thus, Godliness with self-sufficiency is great gain.
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So Solomon tells us — that a good man shall be satisfied from himselfe, not from another, but from himselfe:
So Solomon tells us — that a good man shall be satisfied from himself, not from Another, but from himself:
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There is some kind of impression of the All-sufficiency of God upon a Christian. 4. There's a kind of Omnipresence of God upon a Christian.
There is Some kind of impression of the All-sufficiency of God upon a Christian. 4. There's a kind of Omnipresence of God upon a Christian.
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Heaven and earth are the two great Continents of all things; now a Divine soule is travelling in them both at once, Phil. 3.12. Our conversation is in heaven;
Heaven and earth Are the two great Continents of all things; now a Divine soul is traveling in them both At once, Philip 3.12. Our Conversation is in heaven;
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though they themselves were on earth, yet their conversation was in heaven, so that they are both in heaven and earth at once:
though they themselves were on earth, yet their Conversation was in heaven, so that they Are both in heaven and earth At once:
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where ever God is, there the Saints are, for they have their dwelling places in him, Psalm. 73.23. Nevertheless I am continually with thee, thy right hand upholdeth me.
where ever God is, there the Saints Are, for they have their Dwelling places in him, Psalm. 73.23. Nevertheless I am continually with thee, thy right hand upholds me.
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A Christian runs through all states and things with God himselfe, he is led by his Fathers hand through every state.
A Christian runs through all states and things with God himself, he is led by his Father's hand through every state.
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5. There's a kind of immortality put upon a Saint;
5. There's a kind of immortality put upon a Saint;
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mortality is written upon the face of all things that are below, every thing is liable to the stroke of death;
mortality is written upon the face of all things that Are below, every thing is liable to the stroke of death;
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yet a Christian, though he die daily, yet lives for ever;
yet a Christian, though he die daily, yet lives for ever;
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though the man die, yet the Saint doth not, grace is never laid in the grave, John 11.26. He that believeth in me shall never die:
though the man die, yet the Saint does not, grace is never laid in the grave, John 11.26. He that Believeth in me shall never die:
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that is, he shall never live uncomfortable, for an uncomfortable life is equivalent to death;
that is, he shall never live uncomfortable, for an uncomfortable life is equivalent to death;
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and he shall never dye eternally, he that believes in me, the second death hath no power over him;
and he shall never die eternally, he that believes in me, the second death hath no power over him;
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he may dy as a man, but he shall never dy as a believing man. 6. There's a kind of immutability and unchangablenesse upon a Christian:
he may die as a man, but he shall never die as a believing man. 6. There's a kind of immutability and unchangablenesse upon a Christian:
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In regard of his state he is immutable, he can never change, though in regard of the degrees of his state he is changing dayly:
In regard of his state he is immutable, he can never change, though in regard of the Degrees of his state he is changing daily:
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look what now he is as a Saint, that he shall for ever be, he shall never lose the graces that he hath received,
look what now he is as a Saint, that he shall for ever be, he shall never loose the graces that he hath received,
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for the gifts and callings of God are without Repentance;
for the Gifts and callings of God Are without Repentance;
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that is, he never repents, nor exerciseth any acts of sorrow, for the bestowing of grace upon any of his people.
that is, he never repents, nor Exerciseth any acts of sorrow, for the bestowing of grace upon any of his people.
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A believer lives unchangably in the midst of changes, he lives peaceably in the midst of troubles,
A believer lives unchangeably in the midst of changes, he lives peaceably in the midst of Troubles,
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and cheerfully in the midst of wants.
and cheerfully in the midst of Wants.
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Thus you see that a Saint hath a conformity, and a resemblance of God upon him.
Thus you see that a Saint hath a conformity, and a resemblance of God upon him.
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The second Position I laid down, that this conformitie is the ground of communion:
The second Position I laid down, that this conformity is the ground of communion:
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the more likenesse there is in any creature one to another, the more love, and the more love, the more desire of communion;
the more likeness there is in any creature one to Another, the more love, and the more love, the more desire of communion;
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Birds of a feather will flock together: Things that carry a contrariety can never admit of any community:
Birds of a feather will flock together: Things that carry a contrariety can never admit of any community:
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what communion hath light and darknesse together, which are so opposite to each other? The light expells the darknesse,
what communion hath Light and darkness together, which Are so opposite to each other? The Light expels the darkness,
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and the darknesse drawes a shaddow over the light.
and the darkness draws a shadow over the Light.
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The Holy Ghost tells us in plain language, that light hath fellowship with nothing but light,
The Holy Ghost tells us in plain language, that Light hath fellowship with nothing but Light,
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and darknesse hath fellowship with nothing but darknesse, 1 John 1.6, 7. If we say that we have fellowship with him and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth:
and darkness hath fellowship with nothing but darkness, 1 John 1.6, 7. If we say that we have fellowship with him and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth:
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But if we walk in the light, as hee is in the light, we have fellowship one with another,
But if we walk in the Light, as he is in the Light, we have fellowship one with Another,
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and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son clenseth us from all sinne. There can bee no communion with Christ, except there be a conformitie to Christ.and the blood of jesus christ his Son Cleanseth us from all sin. There can be no communion with christ, except there be a conformity to christ.
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Now many Soules are there that delude and deceive themselves, and thinke they have communion when they have none;
Now many Souls Are there that delude and deceive themselves, and think they have communion when they have none;
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but alasse, if you be not made like unto Christ, you can never have communion with Christ in grace,
but alas, if you be not made like unto christ, you can never have communion with christ in grace,
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nor communion with Christ in glory.
nor communion with christ in glory.
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Thus you see this Communion ariseth from the conformity that is in the Saints unto Christ:
Thus you see this Communion arises from the conformity that is in the Saints unto christ:
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likenes is the ground of love, and suitablenesse is the ground of intimacy; that is the reason why you say a man is knowne by his communion.
likeness is the ground of love, and suitableness is the ground of intimacy; that is the reason why you say a man is known by his communion.
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Princes you judge of their tempers by their favorites;
Princes you judge of their tempers by their favorites;
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the reason is, because a mans Spirit never closethin intimat society with any man, but one that hath a sutablenesse with himselfe. 1 Cor. 6.17. There can be no communion betwixt light and darkenesse, Christ and Belial;
the reason is, Because a men Spirit never closethin intimat society with any man, but one that hath a suitableness with himself. 1 Cor. 6.17. There can be no communion betwixt Light and darkness, christ and Belial;
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where there is no conformity, there is no communion, Rom. 8.29.
where there is no conformity, there is no communion, Rom. 8.29.
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what is the great end you aime at? to bee like unto his Son. So then,
what is the great end you aim At? to be like unto his Son. So then,
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when your conformity shall bee perfect, then your communion shall be swallowed up in vision, for vision is but union perfect.
when your conformity shall be perfect, then your communion shall be swallowed up in vision, for vision is but Union perfect.
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Secondly, To give you the Properties of this communion, and they are these sixe.
Secondly, To give you the Properties of this communion, and they Are these sixe.
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1. Tis a Superlative, and transcendent 2. A free and voluntary 3. A close and neare 4. A growing and encreasing 5. A Spirituall & Supernaturall 6. A delightfull and complacentiall Communiō.
1. This a Superlative, and transcendent 2. A free and voluntary 3. A close and near 4. A growing and increasing 5. A Spiritual & Supernatural 6. A delightful and complacential Communion.
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1. 'Tis a Superlative and a transcendent communion, a communion that is above all communions, it excells all other communions and fellowships in the inferior world.
1. It's a Superlative and a transcendent communion, a communion that is above all communions, it excels all other communions and fellowships in the inferior world.
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There are two very sad sights in the world; one is to see a bad man inflam'd with joy;
There Are two very sad sights in the world; one is to see a bad man inflamed with joy;
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the other is to see a good man devoured and overwhelmed with sorrow.
the other is to see a good man devoured and overwhelmed with sorrow.
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Let me pluck downe the pride of the naturall man, and raise up the heart of the spirituall man.
Let me pluck down the pride of the natural man, and raise up the heart of the spiritual man.
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There be many other communions in the world, but this is above them all, the communion that the Saints have with God compared with other Communions, 'tis as Saul among the people, that was higher by the head and shoulders then the rest of them, 'tis as the Sunne compar'd with the planets far larger,
There be many other communions in the world, but this is above them all, the communion that the Saints have with God compared with other Communions, it's as Saul among the people, that was higher by the head and shoulders then the rest of them, it's as the Sun compared with the planets Far larger,
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and far more glorious then any one of them, nay then all of them:
and Far more glorious then any one of them, nay then all of them:
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you that take up the communion without God, below God, besides God, nay (it may be in some things) against God;
you that take up the communion without God, below God, beside God, nay (it may be in Some things) against God;
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know this, that it is much inferiour to the Communion that the Saints have with God, Cant. 1.2. Let him kisse me with with the kisses of his mouth:
know this, that it is much inferior to the Communion that the Saints have with God, Cant 1.2. Let him kiss me with with the Kisses of his Mouth:
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for thy love is better then wine. for thy love is better then wine.
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It was the saying of a precious Saint, That one houres communion with God was more worth then the whole world;
It was the saying of a precious Saint, That one hours communion with God was more worth then the Whole world;
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and indeede the Saints are able to set to their seale that this is true; will you see them doing of it, Psal. 84.10. For a day in thy Court, is better then a thousand:
and indeed the Saints Are able to Set to their seal that this is true; will you see them doing of it, Psalm 84.10. For a day in thy Court, is better then a thousand:
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I had rather bee a doore-keeper in the house of God, then to dwell in the tents of wickednesse. I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of God, then to dwell in the tents of wickedness.
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One daies communion with God is more worth then all the communion you have in this world.
One days communion with God is more worth then all the communion you have in this world.
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You that are rocked in the cradle of Creatures, and take the creame of them, that have all the bosoms of created Excellencies to receive from,
You that Are rocked in the cradle of Creatures, and take the cream of them, that have all the bosoms of created Excellencies to receive from,
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and to communicate your selves too unto;
and to communicate your selves too unto;
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alas, ther's more sweetnesse tasted in the injoyment of the least part of God, then in the greatest part of the world.
alas, ther's more sweetness tasted in the enjoyment of the least part of God, then in the greatest part of the world.
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Are not waters much more pleasant in their springs then in their streames? the Saints and people of God they drinke at the fountaines head when they goe to God,
are not waters much more pleasant in their springs then in their streams? the Saints and people of God they drink At the fountains head when they go to God,
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and take in all at the first hand, the creatures milke out no sweetnesse but when God fills their brests.
and take in all At the First hand, the creatures milk out no sweetness but when God fills their breasts.
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The communion that the Saints have with God is Superlative and transcendent in a six-fold respect.
The communion that the Saints have with God is Superlative and transcendent in a sixfold respect.
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1. The dignity & excellencie of all communion is according to the persons with whom we communicate, 1 Joh. 1.3. That which we have seene and heard, declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us;
1. The dignity & excellency of all communion is according to the Persons with whom we communicate, 1 John 1.3. That which we have seen and herd, declare we unto you, that you also may have fellowship with us;
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why, with whom is your fellowship? Our fellowship is with the Father, and with his son Jesus Christ.
why, with whom is your fellowship? Our fellowship is with the Father, and with his son jesus christ.
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The fellowship that the Saints have, is with all the Persons in the Trinity. In this communion, there are these two things:
The fellowship that the Saints have, is with all the Persons in the Trinity. In this communion, there Are these two things:
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First, the persons dignifie the communion: Secondly, the communion dignifies the Persons that enjoyes it: For a Beggar to have communion with a King, is a very high priviledge;
First, the Persons dignify the communion: Secondly, the communion Dignifies the Persons that enjoys it: For a Beggar to have communion with a King, is a very high privilege;
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but nothing, compared with the Saints enjoying communion with God. Ordinary communion with extraordinary persons, raiseth it to a great height.
but nothing, compared with the Saints enjoying communion with God. Ordinary communion with extraordinary Persons, Raiseth it to a great height.
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2. Our communion with God must needs be a superlative communion: Why? because it is the foundation on which all other fellowships are laid.
2. Our communion with God must needs be a superlative communion: Why? Because it is the Foundation on which all other fellowships Are laid.
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When we brake with God, all creatures brake with us; when man fell from his holinesse, he fell from his happiness;
When we brake with God, all creatures brake with us; when man fell from his holiness, he fell from his happiness;
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when he fell from his Image, he fell from his excellency.
when he fell from his Image, he fell from his excellency.
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The creatures stood upon the same termes with us, as we stood with God, and by falling from God, all creatures fell from us.
The creatures stood upon the same terms with us, as we stood with God, and by falling from God, all creatures fell from us.
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There were two things that we lost in relation to the creature: 1. Our dominion over them; 2. Our communion with them.
There were two things that we lost in Relation to the creature: 1. Our dominion over them; 2. Our communion with them.
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All men that live in their naturall state have no reall communion with the creature, all creatures are become enemies to them,
All men that live in their natural state have no real communion with the creature, all creatures Are become enemies to them,
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since they themselves became enemies to God;
since they themselves became enemies to God;
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creatures had no longer their commission to be obedient to us, then we were obedient to God.
creatures had no longer their commission to be obedient to us, then we were obedient to God.
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I but observe now, when once we are restored to God, and brought into communion with heaven, all the creatures are restored to us,
I but observe now, when once we Are restored to God, and brought into communion with heaven, all the creatures Are restored to us,
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when once we our selves are brought to God, Hos. 2.19.
when once we our selves Are brought to God, Hos. 2.19.
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unto 22. I will betroth thee unto me for ever, &c. and then, I will hear the heavens,
unto 22. I will betrothed thee unto me for ever, etc. and then, I will hear the heavens,
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and the heavens shall hear the earth, and the earth shall hear the corn, and the wine,
and the heavens shall hear the earth, and the earth shall hear the corn, and the wine,
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and the oyle, and they shall hear Jezreel. and the oil, and they shall hear Jezrael.
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There is a five fold communion, that is bottomed upon our communion with God. 1. The communion that the Saints have with the Angels, is all bottomed upon the communion they have with Christ. 2. The communion that the Saints of God have one with another;
There is a five fold communion, that is bottomed upon our communion with God. 1. The communion that the Saints have with the Angels, is all bottomed upon the communion they have with christ. 2. The communion that the Saints of God have one with Another;
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Saints should never have had communion with Saints if they had not had communion with God 1 John 1.3. These things write wee unto you that ye also may have fellowship with us;
Saints should never have had communion with Saints if they had not had communion with God 1 John 1.3. These things write we unto you that you also may have fellowship with us;
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and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ. and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son jesus christ.
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3. The communion of the Church of the Jewes with the Gentiles, that's laid in their communion with God. 4. The communion the glorious Saints have in heaven with the glorious Saints on earth, that's bottomed upon their communion with God, Heb. 12.22, 23. 5. The communion that we have with all the creatures, that's bottomed upon our communion with Christ.
3. The communion of the Church of the Jews with the Gentiles, that's laid in their communion with God. 4. The communion the glorious Saints have in heaven with the glorious Saints on earth, that's bottomed upon their communion with God, Hebrew 12.22, 23. 5. The communion that we have with all the creatures, that's bottomed upon our communion with christ.
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3. This must needs bee the most superlative communion which is made between God the Father and Jesus Christ, and all the Saints;
3. This must needs be the most superlative communion which is made between God the Father and jesus christ, and all the Saints;
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why? because when once it begins, it never ends; perpetuity adds an excellency to it.
why? Because when once it begins, it never ends; perpetuity adds an excellency to it.
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Things that are evill are much more evill, by how much longer their continuance are; So it is in things that are good, they are much better by their continuance.
Things that Are evil Are much more evil, by how much longer their Continuance Are; So it is in things that Are good, they Are much better by their Continuance.
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Some interpositions there may bee of a Saints communion sometimes, but no dissipation of it:
some interpositions there may be of a Saints communion sometime, but no dissipation of it:
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The interruptions that the communion of the Saints meet withall, are but as clouds before the Sun, that quickly make their departures again,
The interruptions that the communion of the Saints meet withal, Are but as Clouds before the Sun, that quickly make their departures again,
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when it shines forth upon them.
when it shines forth upon them.
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Other communions often end as soone as ever they begin, they are lost as soone as ever they are found, they are taken out of our hands as soone as ever they are gotten into our hands;
Other communions often end as soon as ever they begin, they Are lost as soon as ever they Are found, they Are taken out of our hands as soon as ever they Are got into our hands;
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friends quickly die and leave us behind them, or it may bee wee our selves dye and leave our friends behinde us,
Friends quickly die and leave us behind them, or it may be we our selves die and leave our Friends behind us,
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and so the knot of communion is untied; They are not long liv'd that have the longest life:
and so the knot of communion is untied; They Are not long lived that have the longest life:
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But a Saint in communion would never attaine his end, if his communion should ever come to an end.
But a Saint in communion would never attain his end, if his communion should ever come to an end.
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Such as the foundation is, such is the building that's laid upon it;
Such as the Foundation is, such is the building that's laid upon it;
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the foundation of all communion is laid in love, and love is laid from everlasting to everlasting;
the Foundation of all communion is laid in love, and love is laid from everlasting to everlasting;
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God must first cease to let out his affections to the Saints, before ever he can cease in communion with them.
God must First cease to let out his affections to the Saints, before ever he can cease in communion with them.
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4. It must needs be the highest communion, because it is the open dore to all a Saints blessednesse,
4. It must needs be the highest communion, Because it is the open door to all a Saints blessedness,
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so you have it in the Text, I will meet them, and bless them:
so you have it in the Text, I will meet them, and bless them:
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What a blessing did Jacob receive, when the Angell wrestled with him all the night? But Jacobs wrestling goes before his blessing:
What a blessing did Jacob receive, when the Angel wrestled with him all the night? But Jacobs wrestling Goes before his blessing:
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Our communion makes way for our blessednesse, there are no favours, but come in through the gates of communion.
Our communion makes Way for our blessedness, there Are no favours, but come in through the gates of communion.
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5. It must needs be the highest communion, because all other commnnions are but dark shadowes and resemblances of it;
5. It must needs be the highest communion, Because all other commnnions Are but dark shadows and resemblances of it;
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the uttermost that all Communions among all the creatures amounts to, is but a resemblance and a dark shadow of this communion with God:
the uttermost that all Communions among all the creatures amounts to, is but a resemblance and a dark shadow of this communion with God:
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'Tis resembled by the Vine and the branches, the head and members, the friend and the friend, the husband and the wife;
It's resembled by the Vine and the branches, the head and members, the friend and the friend, the husband and the wife;
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but alas, these are but the fingers of the diall without, to let us see how the wheeles move therein:
but alas, these Are but the fingers of the dial without, to let us see how the wheels move therein:
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Look how much the substance outgoes the shadow, so much doth the love of Christ, and our communion with him, outgo any resemblance that can be made of it.
Look how much the substance outgos the shadow, so much does the love of christ, and our communion with him, outgo any resemblance that can be made of it.
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6. Our communion with God, must needs be superlative communion, because all other communions is to be laid down in order, to the taking up,
6. Our communion with God, must needs be superlative communion, Because all other communions is to be laid down in order, to the taking up,
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and the keeping up of this communion with God:
and the keeping up of this communion with God:
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look what fellowship soever any man hath, or what communion soever he can have, that is inconsistent with his communion with God, is all to be laid down for the enjoyment of communion with God;
look what fellowship soever any man hath, or what communion soever he can have, that is inconsistent with his communion with God, is all to be laid down for the enjoyment of communion with God;
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therefore it is the most transcendent communion. I might give it you in foure particulars more, there is no communion so desirable,
Therefore it is the most transcendent communion. I might give it you in foure particulars more, there is no communion so desirable,
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so profitable, so powerfull, so perfect, as this communion with God. This is the first property of communion with God, 'tis a transcendent communion.
so profitable, so powerful, so perfect, as this communion with God. This is the First property of communion with God, it's a transcendent communion.
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II. The second property of the Saints communion with God, is, that 'tis a free & a voluntary communion:
II The second property of the Saints communion with God, is, that it's a free & a voluntary communion:
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the communion that the creatures have with God, and that God hath with them, is not brought in by force. 1. On Gods part to the creature, 'tis free and voluntary. 2. On the creatures part to God, 'tis free and voluntary.
the communion that the creatures have with God, and that God hath with them, is not brought in by force. 1. On God's part to the creature, it's free and voluntary. 2. On the creatures part to God, it's free and voluntary.
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God makes choice of the creature for communion with himselfe, for the unveiling of his glory,
God makes choice of the creature for communion with himself, for the unveiling of his glory,
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for the opening of his bosome, for the bestowing of his love, for the powring forth of his Spirit, God freely and voluntarily opens his bosome to the Saints,
for the opening of his bosom, for the bestowing of his love, for the Pouring forth of his Spirit, God freely and voluntarily Opens his bosom to the Saints,
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and the Saints do freely and voluntarily open their bosomes to God. Rev. 3.20. Behold, I stand at the dore and knock;
and the Saints do freely and voluntarily open their bosoms to God. Rev. 3.20. Behold, I stand At the door and knock;
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if any man hear my voice, and open the dore, I will come in to him;
if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him;
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and sup with him, and he with me. The dores are not broken open, but they are set open when Christ comes in;and sup with him, and he with me. The doors Are not broken open, but they Are Set open when christ comes in;
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Christ comes 'tis true, undeserved, and many times undesired, but where he findes not the will free, he makes the will free to embrace him.
christ comes it's true, undeserved, and many times undesired, but where he finds not the will free, he makes the will free to embrace him.
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The will of God is in nothing more set forth to the creatures, then in communion,
The will of God is in nothing more Set forth to the creatures, then in communion,
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and the will of the creature is in nothing more let out to God, then in communion also:
and the will of the creature is in nothing more let out to God, then in communion also:
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Communion is so much the more choice, by how much the more it is chosen. Cant. 1.4. Draw me, and we will run after thee:
Communion is so much the more choice, by how much the more it is chosen. Cant 1.4. Draw me, and we will run After thee:
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When Christ drawes, she will not withdraw from him, but she will follow after him. The severall dispensations of communion, speaks it out to be a free communion.
When christ draws, she will not withdraw from him, but she will follow After him. The several dispensations of communion, speaks it out to be a free communion.
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1. Some have a more clear and distinct communion with God then others have had:
1. some have a more clear and distinct communion with God then Others have had:
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In Numb. 12 6, 7, 8. And he said, if there be a Prophet among you, that I the Lord will make my selfe known to him in visions and dreams:
In Numb. 12 6, 7, 8. And he said, if there be a Prophet among you, that I the Lord will make my self known to him in visions and dreams:
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But my servant Moses it is not so with him, for I will speak to him mouth to mouth (that is, apparently,But my servant Moses it is not so with him, for I will speak to him Mouth to Mouth (that is, apparently,
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and not in dark speeches) and the similitude of the Lord shall he behold. Some mens communions are more clear, and lesse clouded then others:
and not in dark Speeches) and the similitude of the Lord shall he behold. some men's communions Are more clear, and less clouded then Others:
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Some men they talk with God face to face, as men talk with their friends;
some men they talk with God face to face, as men talk with their Friends;
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but others, they see only the backparts of God, communion is more clouded to them, they cannot enter within the veils;
but Others, they see only the Back parts of God, communion is more clouded to them, they cannot enter within the veils;
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but these are taken within all veiles, and they have more naked viewes of Divine glories, then others have:
but these Are taken within all veils, and they have more naked views of Divine Glories, then Others have:
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Some soules they have sweet enjoyments of communion with God, and yet have not so clear discoveries,
some Souls they have sweet enjoyments of communion with God, and yet have not so clear discoveries,
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as to be able to demonstrate their communion:
as to be able to demonstrate their communion:
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Whence is this? but because communion is free and voluntary, and so God dispenceth it according to the rules of his own will.
Whence is this? but Because communion is free and voluntary, and so God dispenceth it according to the rules of his own will.
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2. Some mens communions with God is more constant than others;
2. some men's communions with God is more constant than Others;
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some they walk continually in the light of his countenance, and ever sit under the hearing of the joyfull sound;
Some they walk continually in the Light of his countenance, and ever fit under the hearing of the joyful found;
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others complain again, as in Jer. 14.8.
Others complain again, as in Jer. 14.8.
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O the hope of Israel, the Saviour thereof in the time of trouble, why shouldst thou be as a stranger in the land, Oh the hope of Israel, the Saviour thereof in the time of trouble, why Shouldst thou be as a stranger in the land,
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and as a wayfaring man that turneth aside to tarry for a night? With some God staies but a little while, with others he takes up his dwelling, they are alwaies under the dew droppings of divine communion,and as a wayfaring man that turns aside to tarry for a night? With Some God stays but a little while, with Others he Takes up his Dwelling, they Are always under the due droppings of divine communion,
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and have the constant flowings in of a divine presence: He lies down with some soules, and riseth up with them again.
and have the constant flowings in of a divine presence: He lies down with Some Souls, and Riseth up with them again.
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I have set God alwaies before me, saies the Prophet, he is at my right hand, I shall not fall. I have Set God always before me, Says the Prophet, he is At my right hand, I shall not fallen.
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God was never out of his sight, his eye was fixt upon him, his soule was running out after him, Psal. 73.23. Neverthelesse, I am continually with thee, thy right hand hath upheld me.
God was never out of his sighed, his eye was fixed upon him, his soul was running out After him, Psalm 73.23. Nevertheless, I am continually with thee, thy right hand hath upheld me.
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It's a free and voluntary communion.
It's a free and voluntary communion.
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Though desires be the actings of the affections, yet they are the issuings forth of the will: Cant. 4.16. Awake O North wind, and come thou South, blow upon my garden, that the spices thereof may blow out:
Though Desires be the actings of the affections, yet they Are the issuings forth of the will: Cant 4.16. Awake Oh North wind, and come thou South, blow upon my garden, that the spices thereof may blow out:
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let my beloved come into his garden, and eate his pleasant fruits: and Cant. 7.10. I am my beloveds and his desire is towards me; let my Beloved come into his garden, and eat his pleasant fruits: and Cant 7.10. I am my beloveds and his desire is towards me;
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there is the going forth of desires to each other for the enjoyment of one another:
there is the going forth of Desires to each other for the enjoyment of one Another:
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no communion so free as the communion that is betwixt Christ and the Saints, between God and his people. III.
no communion so free as the communion that is betwixt christ and the Saints, between God and his people. III.
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Propertie of communion that the Saints have with God, it is a very close and neer communion,
Property of communion that the Saints have with God, it is a very close and near communion,
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so my Text, I will meet them and blesse them.
so my Text, I will meet them and bless them.
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Looke as the union that is betwixt Christ and a beleever is very close and neere,
Look as the Union that is betwixt christ and a believer is very close and near,
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so the communion that is betwixt Christ and beleevers is very close and neere also, they are joyned each to other.
so the communion that is betwixt christ and believers is very close and near also, they Are joined each to other.
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There are two things that hinder communion. 1. Difference of persons. 2. Distance of places;
There Are two things that hinder communion. 1. Difference of Persons. 2. Distance of places;
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both these are taken away in Christ, when the soule comes to approach the presence of God and stand before him, 'tis made one with him, a soule cannot say as he said in Numb. 26.17. I shall see him, but not now, I shall behold him, but not nigh:
both these Are taken away in christ, when the soul comes to approach the presence of God and stand before him, it's made one with him, a soul cannot say as he said in Numb. 26.17. I shall see him, but not now, I shall behold him, but not High:
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no, this communion it is called an appearing before God, it is called a drawing nigh to God, a supping with God, it is not a communiō at a distance,
no, this communion it is called an appearing before God, it is called a drawing High to God, a supping with God, it is not a communion At a distance,
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but a Communion in presence, it is not a communion without doors, but a communion within doores, it is Gods comming into the Soule,
but a Communion in presence, it is not a communion without doors, but a communion within doors, it is God's coming into the Soul,
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and the Soules comming up more and more into God, Cant. 4.16. Let my beloved come into his garden and eate his pleasant fruits, & Revel. 3.20. I wil come in to him and suppe with him, and he with me.
and the Souls coming up more and more into God, Cant 4.16. Let my Beloved come into his garden and eat his pleasant fruits, & Revel. 3.20. I will come in to him and sup with him, and he with me.
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It is a Soule creeping into the very bosome of Christ, it is as it were the child getting into his Fathers Armes,
It is a Soul creeping into the very bosom of christ, it is as it were the child getting into his Father's Arms,
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or the husband lying betweene the brests of his spouse, as Cant. 13. A bundle of Myrthe is my welbeloved unto me, he shall lie al night between my brests; and Heb. 10.22. Let us draw neere, &c. Observe, all communion is according to the union, the farther off any thing is in uniō, the greater distance in point of fellowship.
or the husband lying between the breasts of his spouse, as Cant 13. A bundle of Mirth is my well-beloved unto me, he shall lie all night between my breasts; and Hebrew 10.22. Let us draw near, etc. Observe, all communion is according to the Union, the farther off any thing is in Union, the greater distance in point of fellowship.
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So it is here, the neearer the union, the closer the communion.
So it is Here, the neearer the Union, the closer the communion.
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A child is farther off in point of union then a spouse, a servant farther off then a child, the highest union hath alwaies the closest communion.
A child is farther off in point of Union then a spouse, a servant farther off then a child, the highest Union hath always the closest communion.
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Jesus Christ and the Saints have the neerest union, for they are made one spirit;
jesus christ and the Saints have the nearest Union, for they Are made one Spirit;
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The bond of all union below is flesh, but the bond of all union above is spirit, Jesus Christ and a Saint is so one,
The bound of all Union below is Flesh, but the bound of all Union above is Spirit, jesus christ and a Saint is so one,
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as the Father looke? upon them all in him; he never lookes on them as substracted, but as united.
as the Father look? upon them all in him; he never looks on them as substracted, but as united.
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There is alwaies the closest communion where there is the choycest love; but there is the choicest love betweene Christ and the Saints; therefore the closest communion.
There is always the closest communion where there is the Choicest love; but there is the Choicest love between christ and the Saints; Therefore the closest communion.
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Love cannot live at the least distance from its beloved, love lets nothing come between,
Love cannot live At the least distance from its Beloved, love lets nothing come between,
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or interpose between it and its object, it is like a falling mountaine that breakes downe all that is betwixt it and its rest, love is never so neere,
or interpose between it and its Object, it is like a falling mountain that breaks down all that is betwixt it and its rest, love is never so near,
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but it would still be nearer;
but it would still be nearer;
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when it hath got its object, its eye, it would then have it in his Armes. IIII. Property of the communion that the Saints have with God;
when it hath god its Object, its eye, it would then have it in his Arms. IIII. Property of the communion that the Saints have with God;
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it is a growing and increasing communion, it every day creepes up to a greater height,
it is a growing and increasing communion, it every day creeps up to a greater height,
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and to taller stature, no communion is capable of such increase as our communion with God.
and to Taller stature, no communion is capable of such increase as our communion with God.
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There are two things you may consider in relation to the soules of the Saints: 1. They grow up by cōmunion with God. 2. They grow up in communion with God:
There Are two things you may Consider in Relation to the Souls of the Saints: 1. They grow up by communion with God. 2. They grow up in communion with God:
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the more a Soule converseth with God, and the oftner it doth approach unto him, it comes to see a greater beauty in God, to tast a greater sweetnesse in God,
the more a Soul Converseth with God, and the oftener it does approach unto him, it comes to see a greater beauty in God, to taste a greater sweetness in God,
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and to enjoy a greater presence of God. Consider three particulars.
and to enjoy a greater presence of God. Consider three particulars.
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1. Looke how a mans apprehension growes of God, so his communion growes with God, most mens apprehensions are below God,
1. Look how a men apprehension grows of God, so his communion grows with God, most men's apprehensions Are below God,
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but the best mens apprehensions are too low of God:
but the best men's apprehensions Are too low of God:
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when men raise apprehensions of God, and with thoughts of the glory and excellency of God upon them,
when men raise apprehensions of God, and with thoughts of the glory and excellency of God upon them,
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then are they raised in their communion with God:
then Are they raised in their communion with God:
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As the Soules apprehensions of God are raised by degrees, so his communion with God is raised by degrees also, Jsa. 6.3. The Angels they have glorious acts of communion with God, they alwaies behola the face of God, they are holy, holy, holy;
As the Souls apprehensions of God Are raised by Degrees, so his communion with God is raised by Degrees also, Isaiah. 6.3. The Angels they have glorious acts of communion with God, they always behola the face of God, they Are holy, holy, holy;
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when men have low understanding, slighting thoughts of the glorious Majesty of God, and of the holynesse of God, they can never enjoy excellent and glorious communion with God;
when men have low understanding, slighting thoughts of the glorious Majesty of God, and of the holiness of God, they can never enjoy excellent and glorious communion with God;
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for such as a mans apprehensions are of God, such is his communion with God.
for such as a men apprehensions Are of God, such is his communion with God.
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There are 3 things that are according to our apprehensions of them. 1. Such as our apprehensions are, such will be our estimations;
There Are 3 things that Are according to our apprehensions of them. 1. Such as our apprehensions Are, such will be our estimations;
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as wee see things, so we prize them. 2. Such will be our applications, if they be raised towards a thing, we apply our selves to it, that we may have the enjoyment of it.
as we see things, so we prize them. 2. Such will be our applications, if they be raised towards a thing, we apply our selves to it, that we may have the enjoyment of it.
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3. Such will bee our communions:
3. Such will be our communions:
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none shall ever take delight to draw neere to those things wherein we see & judge no excellency.
none shall ever take delight to draw near to those things wherein we see & judge no excellency.
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2. Consider, as men grow up in conformity to God, so will they grow up in communion with God,
2. Consider, as men grow up in conformity to God, so will they grow up in communion with God,
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for as conformity is a ground of communion, so the more conformitie the greater the communion still.
for as conformity is a ground of communion, so the more conformity the greater the communion still.
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As the life of holinesse growes up within us, so communion with God flowes in upon us, Phil. 3.10.
As the life of holiness grows up within us, so communion with God flows in upon us, Philip 3.10.
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That I may know him and the power of his Resurrection, &c. The more conformable Paul was made to Christs death, the more communion he enjoyed in Christs Resurrection. 2 Cor. 3. last, We beholding the same Image as in a glasse, That I may know him and the power of his Resurrection, etc. The more conformable Paul was made to Christ death, the more communion he enjoyed in Christ Resurrection. 2 Cor. 3. last, We beholding the same Image as in a glass,
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as the glory of the Lord are changed into the same image from glory to glory. as the glory of the Lord Are changed into the same image from glory to glory.
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3. The more a Saint growes in largeness of affection, the more will he grow up in spiritualnesse of communion, love drawes the heart strongly after God, many waters cannot quench love,
3. The more a Saint grows in largeness of affection, the more will he grow up in spiritualness of communion, love draws the heart strongly After God, many waters cannot quench love,
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neither can the flouds drown it.
neither can the floods drown it.
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At the first entrance upon our communion with God, the soul is but weak and poor, it hath but some tasts of God,
At the First Entrance upon our communion with God, the soul is but weak and poor, it hath but Some tastes of God,
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but it comes for more, till at last it feed upon a full Table. 1 Pet. 2, 3, 4. If you have tasted that the Lord is gracious;
but it comes for more, till At last it feed upon a full Table. 1 Pet. 2, 3, 4. If you have tasted that the Lord is gracious;
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What then? to whom comming as unto a living stone, dissallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and very precious.
What then? to whom coming as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and very precious.
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Ye also as lively stones are built up a spirituall house. the also as lively stones Are built up a spiritual house.
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The more we tast of the graciousness of God, the more still do we come into communion with God.
The more we taste of the graciousness of God, the more still do we come into communion with God.
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'Tis very observable in the Song of Solomon, that the Spouse at first she had but some kises of the lips of Christ,
It's very observable in the Song of Solomon, that the Spouse At First she had but Some kises of the lips of christ,
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but afterward she is taken into his Chambers, and at last she is brought into his Banqueting house, into his house of Wine.
but afterwards she is taken into his Chambers, and At last she is brought into his Banqueting house, into his house of Wine.
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There are foure things that communion leaves in the soul, after any precious acts that it hath enjoyed.
There Are foure things that communion leaves in the soul, After any precious acts that it hath enjoyed.
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1. Communion leaves in the soule a sweet remembrance in it, Cant. 1.4. The King hath brought me into his chambers, We will be glad and rejoyce in thee, we will remember thy love more then wine.
1. Communion leaves in the soul a sweet remembrance in it, Cant 1.4. The King hath brought me into his chambers, We will be glad and rejoice in thee, we will Remember thy love more then wine.
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The Acts of the love of Christ shewed to a soule in communion with him, is increased by it. Psalm 42.4. When I remember these things, I power out my soule in me:
The Acts of the love of christ showed to a soul in communion with him, is increased by it. Psalm 42.4. When I Remember these things, I power out my soul in me:
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These things, what things? when I went with the multitude that kept holy day:
These things, what things? when I went with the multitude that kept holy day:
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that is, when I went with thy Saints to worship thee, where I enjoyed communion with thee.
that is, when I went with thy Saints to worship thee, where I enjoyed communion with thee.
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2. It leaves an impression of grace and holinesse of God upon the soule. Cant. 5.5. I rose up to my beloved, and my hands dropped with mirrh, and my fingers with sweet smelling mirrh upon the handles of the lock.
2. It leaves an impression of grace and holiness of God upon the soul. Cant 5.5. I rose up to my Beloved, and my hands dropped with mirrh, and my fingers with sweet smelling mirrh upon the handles of the lock.
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Moses his communion left an impression of the glory of God upon him, when he comes from the Mountain, he comes with his face shining: there are bright beams of Gods face, to be seen upon Moses face.Moses his communion left an impression of the glory of God upon him, when he comes from the Mountain, he comes with his face shining: there Are bright beams of God's face, to be seen upon Moses face.
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3. It leaves in a man a love to those Ordinances, where he had this communion:
3. It leaves in a man a love to those Ordinances, where he had this communion:
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O how much is the soule in love with those Sermons, in which communion with God is obtained,
Oh how much is the soul in love with those Sermons, in which communion with God is obtained,
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and with those prayers in which he hath the enjoyment of God. 4. It leaves in the soul an instinct after further fellowship, and after further communion;
and with those Prayers in which he hath the enjoyment of God. 4. It leaves in the soul an instinct After further fellowship, and After further communion;
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so that the whole desires of the foule are carried forth now after greater and larger enjoyments,
so that the Whole Desires of the foul Are carried forth now After greater and larger enjoyments,
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after higher and more glorious incomes, and fresh influences of the divine presence You never knew what it was to enjoy communion with God,
After higher and more glorious incomes, and fresh influences of the divine presence You never knew what it was to enjoy communion with God,
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if your hearts run not out after further and greater communion.
if your hearts run not out After further and greater communion.
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The V. Propertie of communion and fellowship that the Saints have with God in Ordinances, it is spirituall and and supernaturall.
The V. Property of communion and fellowship that the Saints have with God in Ordinances, it is spiritual and and supernatural.
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First, it is not all theabilities of nature that can make up this commumunion, it is not all the education of the world that can bring a soule into the presence of God;
First, it is not all theabilities of nature that can make up this commumunion, it is not all the education of the world that can bring a soul into the presence of God;
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or any parts and gifts that is able to raise the Soule into communion with God.
or any parts and Gifts that is able to raise the Soul into communion with God.
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It is a spirituall communion, it is the Spirit of God cōming down and taking the Spirits of the Saints up to its selfe, Revel. 1.10. I was in the Spirit on the Lords day;
It is a spiritual communion, it is the Spirit of God coming down and taking the Spirits of the Saints up to its self, Revel. 1.10. I was in the Spirit on the lords day;
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when he was in the spirit of the Lord, then he had communion with the Lord, 2 Cor. 3. last, we all with open face behold as in a glasse the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same Image, &c. we see the glory of the Lord;
when he was in the Spirit of the Lord, then he had communion with the Lord, 2 Cor. 3. last, we all with open face behold as in a glass the glory of the Lord, Are changed into the same Image, etc. we see the glory of the Lord;
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I but what is the eye by which you see it? it is the spirit of the Lord.
I but what is the eye by which you see it? it is the Spirit of the Lord.
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This is an unerring rule, that such as the union is, such the communion must be;
This is an unerring Rule, that such as the Union is, such the communion must be;
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but the union that is spirituall, and therefore the communion that must needs bee spirituall also, 1 Cor. 6.17. They that are joyned to the Lord are one spirit.
but the Union that is spiritual, and Therefore the communion that must needs be spiritual also, 1 Cor. 6.17. They that Are joined to the Lord Are one Spirit.
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2. Such as the persons are enjoying communion, such is the Communion of those persons:
2. Such as the Persons Are enjoying communion, such is the Communion of those Persons:
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now the persons enjoying communion they are spirituall persons, therefore the communion that they enjoy is spirituall.
now the Persons enjoying communion they Are spiritual Persons, Therefore the communion that they enjoy is spiritual.
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God is a spirit, and the Saints are spirituall, and therefore have communion one with another in a spirituall manner.
God is a Spirit, and the Saints Are spiritual, and Therefore have communion one with Another in a spiritual manner.
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3. Such as the meanes of communion is, such is the communion it selfe;
3. Such as the means of communion is, such is the communion it self;
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now all the meanes of communion are spirituall, therefore the communion it selfe must be spirituall.
now all the means of communion Are spiritual, Therefore the communion it self must be spiritual.
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The Ordinances, they are all of them spirituall, they are not carnall Ordinances, though many persons use them carnally.
The Ordinances, they Are all of them spiritual, they Are not carnal Ordinances, though many Persons use them carnally.
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The words that I speake (saith Christ) they are spirit and they are life; The words that I speak (Says christ) they Are Spirit and they Are life;
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that is, they be full of vigor, full of power, full of majesty, and full of authority.
that is, they be full of vigor, full of power, full of majesty, and full of Authority.
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As no meanes attaine their end but such as are sutable to that end, so no end orders the meanes,
As no means attain their end but such as Are suitable to that end, so no end order the means,
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but such as agree with it.
but such as agree with it.
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The communion the Saints have with God is a spirituall communion, and therefore looke into your spirits, whether or no you doe enjoy communion with God.
The communion the Saints have with God is a spiritual communion, and Therefore look into your spirits, whither or no you do enjoy communion with God.
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The VI and last Propertie of the Communion that the Soule hath with God, it is a delightfull fellowship & communion, the Soule comes to take up its delight and complacency in the enjoyment of God,
The VI and last Property of the Communion that the Soul hath with God, it is a delightful fellowship & communion, the Soul comes to take up its delight and complacency in the enjoyment of God,
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when once it is brought into communion with him, and God takes up his delight and complacency in the Soul,
when once it is brought into communion with him, and God Takes up his delight and complacency in the Soul,
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when once hee comes to have communion with it.
when once he comes to have communion with it.
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There is no communion so delightfull as the communion that is made between God and the Saints.
There is no communion so delightful as the communion that is made between God and the Saints.
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There bee many most patheticall expressions (in Solomons his Song of Songs) holding forth the unexpressible sweetnesse and delight in this communion between Christ and the Soule;
There be many most pathetical expressions (in Solomons his Song of Songs) holding forth the unexpressible sweetness and delight in this communion between christ and the Soul;
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but two of them are chiefly remarkable and to be taken notice of, viz. Cant. 2.3. and 5.16. The words of the first Text are these;
but two of them Are chiefly remarkable and to be taken notice of, viz. Cant 2.3. and 5.16. The words of the First Text Are these;
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As the Apple tree among the trees of the wood, so is my beloved among the sons; As the Apple tree among the trees of the wood, so is my Beloved among the Sons;
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I sate downe under his shadow, with great delight; I sat down under his shadow, with great delight;
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or as it is in the Hebrew, I delighted [ my self ] greatly (NONLATINALPHABET chimmadti beeing the conjugation piel, which much intendeth and augmenteth the signification of the roote;) and I sate downe, or I desired exceedingly, (for the proper and radicall signification of the root NONLATINALPHABET chamad, is, he desired;
or as it is in the Hebrew, I delighted [ my self ] greatly (chimmadti being the conjugation piel, which much intends and Augmenteth the signification of the root;) and I sat down, or I desired exceedingly, (for the proper and radical signification of the root chamad, is, he desired;
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and in piel NONLATINALPHABET chimmed, hee desired greatly or exceedingly;
and in piel chimmed, he desired greatly or exceedingly;
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and NONLATINALPHABET chimmadti, I desired greatly) and I sate downe, (to wit to enjoy him and communion with him,
and chimmadti, I desired greatly) and I sat down, (to wit to enjoy him and communion with him,
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and to tast the sweetnesse of his fruit;
and to taste the sweetness of his fruit;
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and what followes?) and his fruit was (NONLATINALPHABET matok lechikki ) sweet to my pallate;
and what follows?) and his fruit was (matok lechikki) sweet to my palate;
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according as I desired, which made me to delight my selfe abundantly in the enjoyment of him, and communion with him:
according as I desired, which made me to delight my self abundantly in the enjoyment of him, and communion with him:
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That is the force and emphasis of the first text;
That is the force and emphasis of the First text;
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But further, as if this were not enough to expresse the sweetnesse and delightfulnesse of this communion;
But further, as if this were not enough to express the sweetness and delightfulness of this communion;
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therefore in that other text, Cant. 5.16.
Therefore in that other text, Cant 5.16.
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these same roots NONLATINALPHABET chamad and NONLATINALPHABET matak, are raised up higher, as it were, to expresse a higher degree of delight and sweetnesse (in this spirituall communion between Christ and the Soule) thus, his mouth is most sweet, yea hee is altogether lovely;
these same roots chamad and matak, Are raised up higher, as it were, to express a higher degree of delight and sweetness (in this spiritual communion between christ and the Soul) thus, his Mouth is most sweet, yea he is altogether lovely;
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that is the expression in your translation:
that is the expression in your Translation:
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But the original words (which no translation in the world can reach, nor rise to) are those;
But the original words (which no Translation in the world can reach, nor rise to) Are those;
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NONLATINALPHABET chicko mamtackkim vecullo machamaddim; and word for word translated they sund thus, or to this sense;
chicko mamtackkim vecullo machamaddim; and word for word translated they sund thus, or to this sense;
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his mouth (NONLATINALPHABET chic-co ) or the place of his mouth (is all) sweetnesse, full of (nothing but) sweetnesse;
his Mouth (chic-co) or the place of his Mouth (is all) sweetness, full of (nothing but) sweetness;
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for the word NONLATINALPHABET mamtakkim, is a nowne in the plurall number, importing dulcedines sweetnesses;
for the word mamtakkim, is a noun in the plural number, importing dulcedines Sweetnesses;
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that is all sorts of sweetnesse, or sweetnesse it selfe, and all the species or kinds of sweetnesse are all laid up,
that is all sorts of sweetness, or sweetness it self, and all the species or Kinds of sweetness Are all laid up,
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and hid as it were in the palate of his mouth to bee tasted by Soules taken up to communion and fellowship with him;
and hid as it were in the palate of his Mouth to be tasted by Souls taken up to communion and fellowship with him;
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that is the force of the first word NONLATINALPHABET mamtakkim, sweetnesse, from the former root NONLATINALPHABET matak, hee was sweet;
that is the force of the First word mamtakkim, sweetness, from the former root matak, he was sweet;
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and the other word in this text, NONLATINALPHABET vecullo machamaddim, hath the like and no lesse emphasis, importing this,
and the other word in this text, vecullo machamaddim, hath the like and no less emphasis, importing this,
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and he is all, desires or delights, or all of him, all and every whit or part of him, (NONLATINALPHABET cullo ) is nothing out delights (NONLATINALPHABET machamaddim, being also from the former root NONLATINALPHABET chamad, he desired, a nowne in the plurall number, setting forth him,
and he is all, Desires or delights, or all of him, all and every whit or part of him, (cullo) is nothing out delights (machamaddim, being also from the former root chamad, he desired, a noun in the plural number, setting forth him,
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and all the parts of him to bee pleasures and delights, that is most pleasant, most lovely and delightfull;
and all the parts of him to be pleasures and delights, that is most pleasant, most lovely and delightful;
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even to be all delights) and desires, that is most desirable and most worthy to bee the object of all desires;
even to be all delights) and Desires, that is most desirable and most worthy to be the Object of all Desires;
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and therefore he is called NONLATINALPHABET chemdat col haggojim, the desire of all nations; Hag. 2.8.
and Therefore he is called chemdat col haggojim, the desire of all Nations; Hag. 2.8.
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NONLATINALPHABET zeh dodi, this, and such is my beloved, so sweet, & so delightfull is the tasting of his fruit, in the enjoyment of him, & communion with him;
zeh dodi, this, and such is my Beloved, so sweet, & so delightful is the tasting of his fruit, in the enjoyment of him, & communion with him;
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saith the beleeving soule, to invite all the daughters of Jerusalem to come and partake of such exceeding delight and sweetnesse, NONLATINALPHABET betzillo, under his shaddow;
Says the believing soul, to invite all the daughters of Jerusalem to come and partake of such exceeding delight and sweetness, betzillo, under his shadow;
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for no shaddow yields such shelter, no shaddow yeelds such comfort, as the soule sitting under Christ as a shaddow;
for no shadow yields such shelter, no shadow yields such Comfort, as the soul sitting under christ as a shadow;
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that is enjoying her communion and fellowship with him.
that is enjoying her communion and fellowship with him.
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What delight doth the tender Father take to have communion with his beloved child? and the loving husband take to have communion with his beloved wife? what delight doe friends take in having cōmunion with each other? O how much more,
What delight does the tender Father take to have communion with his Beloved child? and the loving husband take to have communion with his Beloved wife? what delight do Friends take in having communion with each other? O how much more,
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and how much higher is the delights of Christ raised in having communion with the Saints,
and how much higher is the delights of christ raised in having communion with the Saints,
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and the delights of the Saints raised in enjoying communion with Christ. And hence in the same chapter, Cant. 2.14.
and the delights of the Saints raised in enjoying communion with christ. And hence in the same chapter, Cant 2.14.
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The •ice of Christ to the Church, is thus, O my dove! that art in the clifts of the Rocks, in the secret places of the staires, let me see thy countenance, let me heare thy voice,
The •ice of christ to the Church, is thus, Oh my dove! that art in the cliffs of the Rocks, in the secret places of the stairs, let me see thy countenance, let me hear thy voice,
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for sweet is thy voice, and thy countenance is comly. So much for the properties of communion.for sweet is thy voice, and thy countenance is comely. So much for the properties of communion.
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Thirdly, I come to the acts of communion; and they are many and various: Ile name the chiefe of them.
Thirdly, I come to the acts of communion; and they Are many and various: I'll name the chief of them.
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1. Mutuall manifestation. 2. Mutuall contemplation. 3. Mutuall admiration. 4. Mutuall delight and satisfaction. 5. Mutuall communication of secrecy.
1. Mutual manifestation. 2. Mutual contemplation. 3. Mutual admiration. 4. Mutual delight and satisfaction. 5. Mutual communication of secrecy.
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The first act of communion is manifestation, and that 1. Of God to man. 2. Of man to himselfe.
The First act of communion is manifestation, and that 1. Of God to man. 2. Of man to himself.
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1. •f God to man, and that three waies of his Presence, of his Glory, and of his Grace.
1. •f God to man, and that three ways of his Presence, of his Glory, and of his Grace.
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1. Of his presence Saith Jacob, Gen. 28.16. God is in this place. And John 14.21. I will manifest myselfe to him.
1. Of his presence Says Jacob, Gen. 28.16. God is in this place. And John 14.21. I will manifest myself to him.
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2. Of his glory, Psalm 63.3: Iosee thy power, and thy glory, so as I have seen thee in the Sanctuary.
2. Of his glory, Psalm 63.3: Iosee thy power, and thy glory, so as I have seen thee in the Sanctuary.
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3. Of his grace, Heb. 4.16. Let us come boldly to the throne of grace, &c. God in Gospell-Ordinances through Jesus Christ, sits upon a Throne of grace;
3. Of his grace, Hebrew 4.16. Let us come boldly to the throne of grace, etc. God in Gospell-Ordinances through jesus christ, sits upon a Throne of grace;
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and when we go unto the throne of grace to receive from him, we must go with boldnesse.
and when we go unto the throne of grace to receive from him, we must go with boldness.
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Now there are two chief acts that you are to exercise about this presence of God,
Now there Are two chief acts that you Are to exercise about this presence of God,
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when it manifests it self to you in the use of Ordinances.
when it manifests it self to you in the use of Ordinances.
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1. The foule sees and observes this presence of God, manifesting it selfe, and beholds it.
1. The foul sees and observes this presence of God, manifesting it self, and beholds it.
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It is Davids wish Psal. 27.4. That I might dwell in thy House, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to enquire in his Temple.
It is Davids wish Psalm 27.4. That I might dwell in thy House, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to inquire in his Temple.
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As the Ordinances of God are the glory of a people, so the presence of God is the glory of the Ordinances,
As the Ordinances of God Are the glory of a people, so the presence of God is the glory of the Ordinances,
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and the soule that enjoyes communion with God, it eyeth and seeth the glorious presence of God in Ordinances.
and the soul that enjoys communion with God, it eyeth and sees the glorious presence of God in Ordinances.
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2. There's not only an act of beholding, but there's an act of adoring the presence that we do behold, doing homage to it:
2. There's not only an act of beholding, but there's an act of adoring the presence that we do behold, doing homage to it:
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The Angels that have a more immediate communion with God then we have, they fall down before God, and adore him.
The Angels that have a more immediate communion with God then we have, they fallen down before God, and adore him.
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And so the Prophet Esay, Esay 6.5. Then said I, wo is me, for I am undone, because I am a man of uncleanelips;
And so the Prophet Isaiah, Isaiah 6.5. Then said I, woe is me, for I am undone, Because I am a man of uncleanelips;
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for mine eyes have seen the King, the Lord of hosts. And Rev. 4.10.for mine eyes have seen the King, the Lord of hosts. And Rev. 4.10.
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And the twenty foure Elders cast down their Crowns at his feet, and fall down before him, &c. And the twenty foure Elders cast down their Crowns At his feet, and fallen down before him, etc.
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Secondly, there's an act of Revelation of man to himselfe, to know himselfe. Man in himself, is dark in discoveries of himself, 2 Cor. 4.6. For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darknesse, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God, in the face of Jesus Christ. Prov. 20.27. The spirit of a man is the candle of the Lord, searching all the inward parts of the belly.
Secondly, there's an act of Revelation of man to himself, to know himself. Man in himself, is dark in discoveries of himself, 2 Cor. 4.6. For God, who commanded the Light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the Light of the knowledge of the glory of God, in the face of jesus christ. Curae 20.27. The Spirit of a man is the candle of the Lord, searching all the inward parts of the belly.
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'Tis not the presence of the Lord in heaven, but the presence of the Lord in Ordinances that is the candle of the Lord.
It's not the presence of the Lord in heaven, but the presence of the Lord in Ordinances that is the candle of the Lord.
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Now in this act of the Revelation of man to himselfe. 1. It discovers the secrets of the heart, 1 Cor. 14.25: And thus are the secrets of the heart made manifest.
Now in this act of the Revelation of man to himself. 1. It discovers the secrets of the heart, 1 Cor. 14.25: And thus Are the secrets of the heart made manifest.
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2. It discovers the principles, and grounds, and ends of his action; the Word of God discovers it to him, and the presence of God in it.
2. It discovers the principles, and grounds, and ends of his actium; the Word of God discovers it to him, and the presence of God in it.
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3. It passeth a sentence upon a man according to that light, Ezek. 20.3.4. Son of man, wilt thou judge them? that is, by Ordinances.
3. It passes a sentence upon a man according to that Light, Ezekiel 20.3.4. Son of man, wilt thou judge them? that is, by Ordinances.
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A soule is then judged by Ordinances: First, When it is mightily ashamed in the Divine presence, for its non-conformity unto God:
A soul is then judged by Ordinances: First, When it is mightily ashamed in the Divine presence, for its nonconformity unto God:
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and Secondly, when it takes the judgement that the word gives, and lies down with silence under it.
and Secondly, when it Takes the judgement that the word gives, and lies down with silence under it.
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This is the first act of communion, an act of manifestation of God to man, of man to himselfe:
This is the First act of communion, an act of manifestation of God to man, of man to himself:
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Of God to man, of his Presence, of his Glory, of his Grace:
Of God to man, of his Presence, of his Glory, of his Grace:
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Of man to himselfe, in the secrets of his heart, and in the principles and grounds of his heart.
Of man to himself, in the secrets of his heart, and in the principles and grounds of his heart.
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The second act of communion, is mutuall contemplation, the soule doth continually converse with Christ by secret meditation and contemplation.
The second act of communion, is mutual contemplation, the soul does continually converse with christ by secret meditation and contemplation.
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There is a beholding of the beauty of Christ, which is called the beauty of holinesse:
There is a beholding of the beauty of christ, which is called the beauty of holiness:
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Holinesse is the beauty of a Saint, and Christ is the beauty of holiness.
Holiness is the beauty of a Saint, and christ is the beauty of holiness.
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The Saints set forth Christ to be the fairest of ten thousands, fairer then the children of men, Christ replies again, O thou fairest among women.
The Saints Set forth christ to be the Fairest of ten thousands, Fairer then the children of men, christ replies again, Oh thou Fairest among women.
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The Saints they behold and contemplate the beauty of Christ; and Christ, he beholds the beauty, and contemplates the excellency of the Saints:
The Saints they behold and contemplate the beauty of christ; and christ, he beholds the beauty, and contemplates the excellency of the Saints:
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The Saints, they are taken up with the love of Christ, and Christ he is taken up with the love of them:
The Saints, they Are taken up with the love of christ, and christ he is taken up with the love of them:
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thus they admire the vertues one of another. You know, 'tis never well with friends unless they be together;
thus they admire the Virtues one of Another. You know, it's never well with Friends unless they be together;
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what a shift will lovers make to enjoy each other? So it is between the Soule and the Lord, Psalm 139.18. When I awake, I am still with thee:
what a shift will lovers make to enjoy each other? So it is between the Soul and the Lord, Psalm 139.18. When I awake, I am still with thee:
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Why? a man might have told David, God is in heaven, and thou art upon the earth.
Why? a man might have told David, God is in heaven, and thou art upon the earth.
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In my bodily presence I am from him, not with him;
In my bodily presence I am from him, not with him;
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but in the presence of spirit, and in the meditation and contemplation of soule, I do never ly down, I do never rise up, but I am with thee.
but in the presence of Spirit, and in the meditation and contemplation of soul, I do never lie down, I do never rise up, but I am with thee.
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By the Covenant of Grace, and the Ordinances of the Gospell, you are come to God, the judge of all things;
By the Covenant of Grace, and the Ordinances of the Gospel, you Are come to God, the judge of all things;
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you have intimate fellowship with him, as well as with the Saints.
you have intimate fellowship with him, as well as with the Saints.
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Austin saith, The soule doth often and familiarly walk the streets of the new Jerusalem, Seeing there the Patriarchs,Austin Says, The soul does often and familiarly walk the streets of the new Jerusalem, Seeing there the Patriarchs,
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and the Prophets, and the Lord Jesus Christ: This the soule doth by fiduciall reasoning, and by high and glorious meditation and contemplation.
and the prophets, and the Lord jesus christ: This the soul does by fiducial reasoning, and by high and glorious meditation and contemplation.
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The third act of communion is mutuall admiration, the soule is admiring those excellencies that are in God,
The third act of communion is mutual admiration, the soul is admiring those excellencies that Are in God,
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and Christ is admiring those excellencies, and being ravished with the beauties that are in them.
and christ is admiring those excellencies, and being ravished with the beauty's that Are in them.
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Thou hast ravished my heart, my Sister, my Spouse, Cant. In the Book of Exodus, 'tis said, the High Priest carried the names of the children of Israel upon his Breast-plate:Thou hast ravished my heart, my Sister, my Spouse, Cant In the Book of Exodus, it's said, the High Priest carried the names of the children of Israel upon his Breastplate:
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A Jewell set in the Breastplate of Christ, O how shining and glorious is it!
A Jewel Set in the Breastplate of christ, Oh how shining and glorious is it!
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The Saints, as Jewells, are very taking, but being set in Christs Breastplate, are more taking:
The Saints, as Jewels, Are very taking, but being Set in Christ Breastplate, Are more taking:
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This is my beloved, this is my friend, O you daughters of Jerusalem.This is my Beloved, this is my friend, Oh you daughters of Jerusalem.
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4. The fourth act of communion between Christ and the soule, doth consist in mutuall delight, satisfaction, contentment, and rejoycing in each other.
4. The fourth act of communion between christ and the soul, does consist in mutual delight, satisfaction, contentment, and rejoicing in each other.
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There was a great fellowship and communion betwixt David and Jona•han, and they rejoyced in each other.
There was a great fellowship and communion betwixt David and Jona•han, and they rejoiced in each other.
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There's a great fellowship and communion betwixt wife and husband, •e•her be as the loving hind to thee: and Esay 62.5. I will rejoyce over thee, as a Bride-groom rejoyceth over the Bride.
There's a great fellowship and communion betwixt wife and husband, •e•her be as the loving hind to thee: and Isaiah 62.5. I will rejoice over thee, as a Bridegroom Rejoiceth over the Bride.
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O the contentment that the soule takes in Christ, and the contentment Jesus Christ againe takes in the soule that he hath communion withall, Isa. 53.11. Hee shall see of the travell of his soule, and shall be satisfied: Psal. 17. last.
Oh the contentment that the soul Takes in christ, and the contentment jesus christ again Takes in the soul that he hath communion withal, Isaiah 53.11. He shall see of the travel of his soul, and shall be satisfied: Psalm 17. last.
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I shall bee satisfied when I awake, with thy likenesse. NONLATINALPHABET chelek Jehovah guammo; The Lords portion is his people: in Deut. 32.9. and so NONLATINALPHABET chelki Jebovah amerah naphshi. The Lord is my portion saith my soule, Lam. 3.24. therefore the Soule studies Christ, and Christ studies the Soule, the king shall take pleasure in thy beauty:I shall be satisfied when I awake, with thy likeness. Chelek Jehovah guammo; The lords portion is his people: in Deuteronomy 32.9. and so chelki jehovah amerah Naphshi. The Lord is my portion Says my soul, Lam. 3.24. Therefore the Soul studies christ, and christ studies the Soul, the King shall take pleasure in thy beauty:
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you know the command is unto a man, Prov. 5.19. concerning his wife, let her brests satisfie thee at all times, and bee thou ravished alwaies with her soule, now the Lord Christ his people satisfie him at all times, it is all the portion hee lookes for, Isa. 62.4. hee calls her name NONLATINALPHABET chephtzi bah, or Hephzibah, my delight in her.
you know the command is unto a man, Curae 5.19. Concerning his wife, let her breasts satisfy thee At all times, and be thou ravished always with her soul, now the Lord christ his people satisfy him At all times, it is all the portion he looks for, Isaiah 62.4. he calls her name chephtzi bah, or Hephzibah, my delight in her.
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5. Act of communication is communication of secrets, love gives gifts, and it gives counsells too.
5. Act of communication is communication of secrets, love gives Gifts, and it gives Counsels too.
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The carriage of a Saint in communion, when he receives the communication of Secrets must bee thus. 1. He must come with holy and sanctified thoughts of God. 2. He must come with apprehensions & thoughts of his owne vileness;
The carriage of a Saint in communion, when he receives the communication of Secrets must be thus. 1. He must come with holy and sanctified thoughts of God. 2. He must come with apprehensions & thoughts of his own vileness;
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To him will I look (saith God) that is of an humble heart:
To him will I look (Says God) that is of an humble heart:
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With an eye of inspection? no, but with an eye of respect, with an eye of compassion,
With an eye of inspection? no, but with an eye of respect, with an eye of compassion,
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and with an eye of approbation. 3. He must come with seriousnesse of spirit, and with solidity of heart to the Ordinances,
and with an eye of approbation. 3. He must come with seriousness of Spirit, and with solidity of heart to the Ordinances,
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if he would enjoy communion with God in them, and have the secrets of God revealed to him. 4. All a mans graces should be acted,
if he would enjoy communion with God in them, and have the secrets of God revealed to him. 4. All a men graces should be acted,
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when he comes to attend upon God. And 5. He must bring the Lord Jesus Christ in his armes:
when he comes to attend upon God. And 5. He must bring the Lord jesus christ in his arms:
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as we perform no service but by him, so we have no communion with God but through him.
as we perform no service but by him, so we have no communion with God but through him.
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Christ is a two fold Mediator: First of reconciliation for enemies and strangers: Secondly, for communion, and communication of secrets to those that are reconciled.
christ is a two fold Mediator: First of reconciliation for enemies and Strangers: Secondly, for communion, and communication of secrets to those that Are reconciled.
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Now in all those, and all other acts of spirituall communion, there is one speciall and choice qualification of them, that they are performed and acted with much intimacy,
Now in all those, and all other acts of spiritual communion, there is one special and choice qualification of them, that they Are performed and acted with much intimacy,
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or with very intimate and familiar correspondence between Christ and the soule, which appears in these particulars.
or with very intimate and familiar correspondence between christ and the soul, which appears in these particulars.
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1. The soule hath a great deal of intimacy in those acts of communion with Christ;
1. The soul hath a great deal of intimacy in those acts of communion with christ;
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for it lookes upon him as reconciled, as one that bears nothing but good will to it.
for it looks upon him as reconciled, as one that bears nothing but good will to it.
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It's ungodly men that look upon God as a stranger, God shewes them the back, and not the face, Jer. 18.17. but 'tis not so with his people, he doth remove all clouds, he shewes them his face, he doth cause his face to shine upon them, Psalm 104.37. My meditations of him shall be sweet.
It's ungodly men that look upon God as a stranger, God shows them the back, and not the face, Jer. 18.17. but it's not so with his people, he does remove all Clouds, he shows them his face, he does cause his face to shine upon them, Psalm 104.37. My meditations of him shall be sweet.
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Mark what is that which sweetens Davids meditation of the Lord? Truly the reason was this,
Mark what is that which sweetens Davids meditation of the Lord? Truly the reason was this,
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because he looked upon God as reconciled and at peace with him, therefore whatsoever was in God, was his.
Because he looked upon God as reconciled and At peace with him, Therefore whatsoever was in God, was his.
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Not to look upon God as a Judge, but as a husband, as a Father reconciled,
Not to look upon God as a Judge, but as a husband, as a Father reconciled,
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and so the soule hath an interest in whatsoever is his. Thus God is said Psalm 116.7. to be the rest of the soul, Return to thy rest, O my soul.
and so the soul hath an Interest in whatsoever is his. Thus God is said Psalm 116.7. to be the rest of the soul, Return to thy rest, Oh my soul.
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Thy rest, for truly whē the soule wanders from God, it is restlesse. That's an excellent expression, Psalm. 38.10. My heart panteth, you read it;
Thy rest, for truly when the soul wanders from God, it is restless. That's an excellent expression, Psalm. 38.10. My heart pants, you read it;
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but in the Originall it is thus, NONLATINALPHABET libbi secharchar; my heart went about to and fro like a Merchant:
but in the Original it is thus, libbi secharchar; my heart went about to and from like a Merchant:
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For it is from the root NONLATINALPHABET sachar, which signifieth to go about, or to run hither and thither, properly to traffick,
For it is from the root sachar, which signifies to go about, or to run hither and thither, properly to traffic,
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and play the Merchant in buying and selling: So the soule runs to this creature, and is trading with that creature:
and play the Merchant in buying and selling: So the soul runs to this creature, and is trading with that creature:
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But when once the soule pitcheth upon God, it rests there as upon a rock of ages.
But when once the soul pitcheth upon God, it rests there as upon a rock of ages.
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2. Their fellowship with Christ is in things of the highest nature, therefore there's a great deal of intimacy.
2. Their fellowship with christ is in things of the highest nature, Therefore there's a great deal of intimacy.
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A man may have acquaintance in ordinary things, but familiarity in things of the highest concernment, must needs argue a great deal of intimacy, your fellowship is in the Spirit.
A man may have acquaintance in ordinary things, but familiarity in things of the highest concernment, must needs argue a great deal of intimacy, your fellowship is in the Spirit.
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As the Devill is an enemy to your fellowship with God in heavenly things, and things of Eternity, Ephes. 6.12.
As the devil is an enemy to your fellowship with God in heavenly things, and things of Eternity, Ephesians 6.12.
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So the intimacy you have with Jesus Christ is in things spirituall, and of an eternall concernment, and they are these foure.
So the intimacy you have with jesus christ is in things spiritual, and of an Eternal concernment, and they Are these foure.
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1. 'Tis fellowship with Christ in his graces, in the graces of his spirit, We have an Unction from the holy one, 1 John 2.22. 2. 'Tis fellowship with Christ in the motions of his spirit;
1. It's fellowship with christ in his graces, in the graces of his Spirit, We have an Unction from the holy one, 1 John 2.22. 2. It's fellowship with christ in the motions of his Spirit;
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they that have received the spirit of Christ, are led by that spirit, Rom. 8.14. 3. 'Tis fellowship with Christ in the sealings of his spirit, After you believed, you were sealed by the spirit of promise. Ephes. 1.13. 4. 'Tis fellowship with Christ in the earnest of his spirit, which I think is more then the sealing:
they that have received the Spirit of christ, Are led by that Spirit, Rom. 8.14. 3. It's fellowship with christ in the sealings of his Spirit, After you believed, you were sealed by the Spirit of promise. Ephesians 1.13. 4. It's fellowship with christ in the earnest of his Spirit, which I think is more then the sealing:
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sealing puts the state out of controversy, but earnest gives a man a tast of that glory before hand.
sealing puts the state out of controversy, but earnest gives a man a taste of that glory before hand.
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As a wicked man in this life, by the spirit of bondage doth receive a judgment, a kind of sense and tast of hell in his soule before hand, Heb. 10.27.
As a wicked man in this life, by the Spirit of bondage does receive a judgement, a kind of sense and taste of hell in his soul before hand, Hebrew 10.27.
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So doth the Lord let into the souls of his people a fore-tast of glory; Here is a great deale of familiarity.
So does the Lord let into the Souls of his people a foretaste of glory; Here is a great deal of familiarity.
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In the third place, this intimacy that the Saints have with the Lord Jesus consists in this, they do come to him with boldnesse,
In the third place, this intimacy that the Saints have with the Lord jesus consists in this, they do come to him with boldness,
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and have accesse with boldnesse to the Throne of grace: It is called drawing neer, Heb. 10.22. All ungodly men, they stand afar off from God, he comes to God as a stranger, he is afraid of him:
and have access with boldness to the Throne of grace: It is called drawing near, Hebrew 10.22. All ungodly men, they stand afar off from God, he comes to God as a stranger, he is afraid of him:
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But the drawing neer of the children of God, it is called Job 22.26. A listing up their face to God:
But the drawing near of the children of God, it is called Job 22.26. A listing up their face to God:
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They shall have boldness in the presence of God, as a man that lifts up his face without fear in the presence of his intimate and familiar friend, Hos. 14.6, 7. Their small shall be as the Wine of Lebanon.
They shall have boldness in the presence of God, as a man that lifts up his face without Fear in the presence of his intimate and familiar friend, Hos. 14.6, 7. Their small shall be as the Wine of Lebanon.
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It is an observation of Galen, all other things grow old, and will grow the worse for time;
It is an observation of Galen, all other things grow old, and will grow the Worse for time;
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but Wine, the longer you keep it, the better will it be, time doth not make it grow worse;
but Wine, the longer you keep it, the better will it be, time does not make it grow Worse;
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and that is the reason of that expression of our Saviour, He that hath tasted of old Wine doth not by and by desire new.
and that is the reason of that expression of our Saviour, He that hath tasted of old Wine does not by and by desire new.
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Now they shall come into the presence of God, and their services shall be accepted of him,
Now they shall come into the presence of God, and their services shall be accepted of him,
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as the Wine of Lebanon: What is that? That is, (as one saith) the older they be,
as the Wine of Lebanon: What is that? That is, (as one Says) the older they be,
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and the oftner they come into the presence of God, the more acceptation they finde with him,
and the oftener they come into the presence of God, the more acceptation they find with him,
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because their smell is as the Wine of Lebanon.
Because their smell is as the Wine of Lebanon.
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In the fourth and last place, they have a great deal of intimacy which appears in this, they are alwaies calling one another to further fellowship, and are never satisfied.
In the fourth and last place, they have a great deal of intimacy which appears in this, they Are always calling one Another to further fellowship, and Are never satisfied.
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Our Saviour Christ is alwaies crying, Open to me my Love, my Sister, and my Spouse;
Our Saviour christ is always crying, Open to me my Love, my Sister, and my Spouse;
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and the Church she is alwaies calling, the Spirit saith come, and the Bride saith come;
and the Church she is always calling, the Spirit Says come, and the Bride Says come;
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come away my beloved, come away like a Roe, or a young Hart upon the mountain of spices: come away my Beloved, come away like a Roe, or a young Heart upon the mountain of spices:
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By these Mountains of spices, I conceive to be meant the promises; and the Lords making hast upon them, is for the accomplishment of them.
By these Mountains of spices, I conceive to be meant the promises; and the lords making haste upon them, is for the accomplishment of them.
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Set me as a Seal upon thine heart. Set me as a Seal upon thine heart.
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All this •s nothing else, but the Church still calling to the Lord for further fellowship.
All this •s nothing Else, but the Church still calling to the Lord for further fellowship.
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True grace is a spark begun here, and it will never cease aspiring, till it hath got to him that is the fountain of all in glory. IIII. I come to the ends of communion, why God will have any fellowship at all with the Saints:
True grace is a spark begun Here, and it will never cease aspiring, till it hath god to him that is the fountain of all in glory. IIII. I come to the ends of communion, why God will have any fellowship At all with the Saints:
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and seeing he will have fellowship and communion with them, why he doth not immediately translate them to glory. Observe;
and seeing he will have fellowship and communion with them, why he does not immediately translate them to glory. Observe;
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he that accomplisheth the best and the greatest ends, is the wisest man: the more ends any action accomplisheth, the more excellent is that action.
he that accomplisheth the best and the greatest ends, is the Wisest man: the more ends any actium accomplisheth, the more excellent is that actium.
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Mordecai's action was a most excellent one, because it brought about so man y••nds;Mordecai's actium was a most excellent one, Because it brought about so man y••nds;
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there was a great plot defeated, great enemies subdued, the state of the Church was restored, the Kings affections rectified, and himselfe honoured and advanced.
there was a great plot defeated, great enemies subdued, the state of the Church was restored, the Kings affections rectified, and himself honoured and advanced.
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There are eleven ends why God will have fellowship and communion with his people.
There Are eleven ends why God will have fellowship and communion with his people.
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The first great end of God in communion, is, that he might manifest and impart himselfe to the creature:
The First great end of God in communion, is, that he might manifest and impart himself to the creature:
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Gods imparting of himselfe to the creature, as it is an act of communion, so it is the very end of communion too, John 14.21. I will come to him, and manifest my selfe to him.
God's imparting of himself to the creature, as it is an act of communion, so it is the very end of communion too, John 14.21. I will come to him, and manifest my self to him.
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There were two ends for which God created the Angells; the one was for glory, and the other was for communion;
There were two ends for which God created the Angels; the one was for glory, and the other was for communion;
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that they might behold his face: and that he might impart himselfe to them. There is a double end of communion;
that they might behold his face: and that he might impart himself to them. There is a double end of communion;
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some have communion for need, others have it for delight; some have communion for need, they impart their wants to have them supplyed;
Some have communion for need, Others have it for delight; Some have communion for need, they impart their Wants to have them supplied;
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others have communion for delight, their communion is out of abundance of desire for communication; not that they might receive from others, but that they might give to others.
Others have communion for delight, their communion is out of abundance of desire for communication; not that they might receive from Others, but that they might give to Others.
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God hath not communion with the creatures out of need, but out of delight, not that he needs the creature,
God hath not communion with the creatures out of need, but out of delight, not that he needs the creature,
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but that he might give forth of his abundance to the creature.
but that he might give forth of his abundance to the creature.
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God sets apart the man that is godly for himselfe, not for service only, but for communion and communication also.God sets apart the man that is godly for himself, not for service only, but for communion and communication also.
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This is one of the great ends of God in communion, that he might impart and communicate himselfe unto the creature. The
This is one of the great ends of God in communion, that he might impart and communicate himself unto the creature. The
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2. End why God will have communion with the Saints, is this;
2. End why God will have communion with the Saints, is this;
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that he might thereby set forth unto the Saints, the perfection of the mediation of Christ,
that he might thereby Set forth unto the Saints, the perfection of the mediation of christ,
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and that in these two things;
and that in these two things;
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1. In his being able to cure all the wounds and bruises that sin had made upon a man:
1. In his being able to cure all the wounds and bruises that since had made upon a man:
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By sin we lost both our Image and our fellowship.
By since we lost both our Image and our fellowship.
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Now Jesus Christ, he doth not only make peace with God, so that he doth not destroy us,
Now jesus christ, he does not only make peace with God, so that he does not destroy us,
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but raiseth a way of communion with God to receive us. That's a type of Christ, Exod. 25.22.
but Raiseth a Way of communion with God to receive us. That's a type of christ, Exod 25.22.
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I will meet with thee, and I will commune with thee from above the mercy seat, &c. 2. He is able to give you a more perfect communion then Adam had,I will meet with thee, and I will commune with thee from above the mercy seat, etc. 2. He is able to give you a more perfect communion then Adam had,
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as he gives you a more perfect righteousnesse.
as he gives you a more perfect righteousness.
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As we have not a distinct righteousnesse from Christs righteousnesse, so we have not a distinct fellowship from Christs fellowship.
As we have not a distinct righteousness from Christ righteousness, so we have not a distinct fellowship from Christ fellowship.
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All the communion that Christ hath in the humane nature with the Father, 'tis for us, and in our behalf.
All the communion that christ hath in the humane nature with the Father, it's for us, and in our behalf.
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3. End why God will have fellowship and Communion with us, is this, that in this fellowship all other fellowships may have their foundations laid, there had never been any kind of fellowship if there had not been first this kind of fellowship:
3. End why God will have fellowship and Communion with us, is this, that in this fellowship all other fellowships may have their foundations laid, there had never been any kind of fellowship if there had not been First this kind of fellowship:
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when you brake with God, all Creatures brake with you, for upon the same termes that wee stood with God did all Creatures stand with us:
when you brake with God, all Creatures brake with you, for upon the same terms that we stood with God did all Creatures stand with us:
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the Devills they have no fellowship among themselves, other creatures that are separated from God, they have no fellowship at all;
the Devils they have no fellowship among themselves, other creatures that Are separated from God, they have no fellowship At all;
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But now the Saints of Jesus Christ have fellowship with the Angells, I, with all the Saints, they shall sit down with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the Kingdom of Heaven They have fellowship with the Angells, Jacobs Ladder which is Jesus Christ, there the Angells come down and go up again;
But now the Saints of jesus christ have fellowship with the Angels, I, with all the Saints, they shall fit down with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the Kingdom of Heaven They have fellowship with the Angels, Jacobs Ladder which is jesus christ, there the Angels come down and go up again;
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and they have fellowship with the Saints, the Communion between Saints and Saints, is bottomed upon the Communion that is between Christ and Saints, Eph. 1.10.
and they have fellowship with the Saints, the Communion between Saints and Saints, is bottomed upon the Communion that is between christ and Saints, Ephesians 1.10.
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That in the dispensation of the fulnesse of times, hee might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in Heaven, That in the Dispensation of the fullness of times, he might gather together in one all things in christ, both which Are in Heaven,
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and which are on Earth, even in him. Theand which Are on Earth, even in him. The
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4. End why God will have communion with his Saints, that hee might confirme them and make them like unto himselfe;
4. End why God will have communion with his Saints, that he might confirm them and make them like unto himself;
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God loves to see his owne picture upon his owne people.
God loves to see his own picture upon his own people.
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The more any man is moulded into the sorry things of this world, the more like them he is:
The more any man is moulded into the sorry things of this world, the more like them he is:
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the more communion he hath with them, the more conformity.
the more communion he hath with them, the more conformity.
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Hee that walkes with the wise shall be wise, So it is with the Saints, the communion they have with God, the more conformity they have to him,
He that walks with the wise shall be wise, So it is with the Saints, the communion they have with God, the more conformity they have to him,
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for communion makes conformitie and carries it on to a greater height:
for communion makes conformity and carries it on to a greater height:
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what is the reason the Angels are more holy then men? it is because they have more communion with God then men have;
what is the reason the Angels Are more holy then men? it is Because they have more communion with God then men have;
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what is the reason the glorified Saints are more holy then the gracious Saints are? 'tis because they have more Communion with God:
what is the reason the glorified Saints Are more holy then the gracious Saints Are? it's Because they have more Communion with God:
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What's the reason one Saint is more holy then another? 'tis because he hath more Communion with God then the other;
What's the reason one Saint is more holy then Another? it's Because he hath more Communion with God then the other;
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according to the degree of our Communion, such will be the degree of our holiness and conformity to God.
according to the degree of our Communion, such will be the degree of our holiness and conformity to God.
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The fifth end of Gods Communion with the Saints is, that hee may act and strengthen their graces, Cant. 1.12. While the King sitteth at his Table, my spikenard sendeth forth the smell thereof.
The fifth end of God's Communion with the Saints is, that he may act and strengthen their graces, Cant 1.12. While the King Sitteth At his Table, my spikenard sends forth the smell thereof.
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Every thing the nearer it comes to it's Center, the swifter it moves; Communion with God, and the Souls enjoyment of God, 'tis the very Center of it,
Every thing the nearer it comes to it's Centre, the swifter it moves; Communion with God, and the Souls enjoyment of God, it's the very Centre of it,
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and and the nearer it comes to this, the swifter still it moves.
and and the nearer it comes to this, the swifter still it moves.
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'Tis observable of Abraham, that he put forth the greatest Acts of humility in his Communion with God, O Lord I am but dust and ashes;
It's observable of Abraham, that he put forth the greatest Acts of humility in his Communion with God, Oh Lord I am but dust and Ashes;
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and Jacob hee put forth the highest Acts of zeal in Communion with God, I will not let thee go except thou blesse me:
and Jacob he put forth the highest Acts of zeal in Communion with God, I will not let thee go except thou bless me:
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and Moses put forth the greatest Acts of prayer in his Communion with God, O Lord pardon the sin of this people which is very great:
and Moses put forth the greatest Acts of prayer in his Communion with God, Oh Lord pardon the since of this people which is very great:
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one of the great ends that God aimes at in Communion, is, the exercise of your graces, he would not have the graces of his people to lie still, to bee like swords rusting in the scabbards,
one of the great ends that God aims At in Communion, is, the exercise of your graces, he would not have the graces of his people to lie still, to be like swords rusting in the scabbards,
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but he would have them exercised;
but he would have them exercised;
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hee would have your patience set at work in waiting upon him, your faith set a work in resting on him, your zeal set a work in longing after him, your zeal set a work in acting for him.
he would have your patience Set At work in waiting upon him, your faith Set a work in resting on him, your zeal Set a work in longing After him, your zeal Set a work in acting for him.
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God doth not love any Heavenly Talent should be wrapt up in a napkin;
God does not love any Heavenly Talon should be wrapped up in a napkin;
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hee was a sinful servant that was a floathful servant that laid up his Masters Talent,
he was a sinful servant that was a floathful servant that laid up his Masters Talon,
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when he should have laid out his Masters Talent:
when he should have laid out his Masters Talon:
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God loves to see us exercise all our graces, and thence it is that he hath Communion with us.
God loves to see us exercise all our graces, and thence it is that he hath Communion with us.
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6. End why God will have fellowship and Communion with his Saints is, that hee may sweeten the whole course of our lives:
6. End why God will have fellowship and Communion with his Saints is, that he may sweeten the Whole course of our lives:
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while we are in this world we meet with many bitter things, and 'tis only Communion with God that can put sweetnesse into them.
while we Are in this world we meet with many bitter things, and it's only Communion with God that can put sweetness into them.
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Jesus Christ he was a man of sorrowes, and what upheld his life? onely Communion with God, the Lord stood by me and strengthned me.
jesus christ he was a man of sorrows, and what upheld his life? only Communion with God, the Lord stood by me and strengthened me.
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Now that which upheld the life of Christ, that is it that doth uphold the life of every Christian,
Now that which upheld the life of christ, that is it that does uphold the life of every Christian,
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and that is communion with God.
and that is communion with God.
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The same words Paul makes use of, The Lord stood by me, and strengthened me, whose I am, and whom I serve.
The same words Paul makes use of, The Lord stood by me, and strengthened me, whose I am, and whom I serve.
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This is the mighty end that God aimes at in communion, that he may sweeten all the course of our pilgrimage,
This is the mighty end that God aims At in communion, that he may sweeten all the course of our pilgrimage,
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while we are going to heaven.
while we Are going to heaven.
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This is the bunch of grapes that God gives his people to feed upon in their wildernesse state, they would be out of heart,
This is the bunch of grapes that God gives his people to feed upon in their Wilderness state, they would be out of heart,
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if they had no communion with him:
if they had no communion with him:
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This is that sweet wood, that is cast into the waters of Marah, to make them sweet and pleasant.
This is that sweet wood, that is cast into the waters of Marah, to make them sweet and pleasant.
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7. Therefore hath God communion with his people, that he may prepare their hearts for desertions;
7. Therefore hath God communion with his people, that he may prepare their hearts for desertions;
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that they may be affected with them when they come, and that they may not be dejected under them though they long continue, that they may not think their cloud shall never be blown over, though their Sun be hidden.
that they may be affected with them when they come, and that they may not be dejected under them though they long continue, that they may not think their cloud shall never be blown over, though their Sun be hidden.
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1. That they may be affected with desertions. Saith David, Thou didst hide thy face, and I was troubled.
1. That they may be affected with desertions. Says David, Thou didst hide thy face, and I was troubled.
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If he had never seen the face of God, he would never have been troubled for Gods hiding of his face.
If he had never seen the face of God, he would never have been troubled for God's hiding of his face.
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The Saints of God, if they had not some tasts of communion with him, they would never be troubled for his withdrawment from them. 2. That they may not be dejected under them:
The Saints of God, if they had not Some tastes of communion with him, they would never be troubled for his withdrawment from them. 2. That they may not be dejected under them:
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David, he calls to minde his song that he made in the night, and the remembrance of that was exceeding sweet, and exceeding pleasant unto him;David, he calls to mind his song that he made in the night, and the remembrance of that was exceeding sweet, and exceeding pleasant unto him;
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the remembrance of former communions that he had with God, bore up his spirit, when many troubles were upon him.
the remembrance of former communions that he had with God, boar up his Spirit, when many Troubles were upon him.
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8. End why God will have communion with his people, it is to put them out of tast with all the pleasures of sin and the creature, Phil. 4.7.
8. End why God will have communion with his people, it is to put them out of taste with all the pleasures of since and the creature, Philip 4.7.
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And he peace of God which passeth all understanding, keep your hearts and minds, &c. 'Tis usuall,And he peace of God which passes all understanding, keep your hearts and minds, etc. It's usual,
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when any epithite of God is added to a thing, it signifies and notes the excellency of it:
when any epithet of God is added to a thing, it signifies and notes the excellency of it:
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it's the peace of God, a peace that comes from God, a peace that brings to God, a peace that makes us live like God, in such sweetnesse, and peace, and contentment.
it's the peace of God, a peace that comes from God, a peace that brings to God, a peace that makes us live like God, in such sweetness, and peace, and contentment.
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Now this peace, it puts a mans mouth out of tast of any of the sweet nesses and of the pleasures of sin, Thy loving kindnesse is bet•e,
Now this peace, it puts a men Mouth out of taste of any of the sweet nesses and of the pleasures of since, Thy loving kindness is bet•e,
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then life, saith David. And, Let him kisse me with the kisses of his mouth, for thy love is better than Wine, saith the Church.then life, Says David. And, Let him kiss me with the Kisses of his Mouth, for thy love is better than Wine, Says the Church.
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There is nothing puts us out of tast with the pleasures of sin so much, as a soules tasting of communion with God:
There is nothing puts us out of taste with the pleasures of since so much, as a Souls tasting of communion with God:
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when a soule hath drank the old wine, it cares not for drinking of new, because the old was better.
when a soul hath drank the old wine, it Cares not for drinking of new, Because the old was better.
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The loving kindnesse of God in communion with him, is that which takes off the pallate from tasting sweetnesse any where else.
The loving kindness of God in communion with him, is that which Takes off the palate from tasting sweetness any where Else.
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The more any soule is brought into communion with God, the more doth it disrelish the pleasures of sin.
The more any soul is brought into communion with God, the more does it disrelish the pleasures of since.
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9. End that God aims at in giving the Soule Coumunion with himself, is, that it might aggravate their sins in the day of Repentance:
9. End that God aims At in giving the Soul Coumunion with himself, is, that it might aggravate their Sins in the day of Repentance:
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Sins against Communion are great aggravations.
Sins against Communion Are great aggravations.
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Solomon departed from the Lord when hee had appeared to him twice, which migh tily aggravated his sin. 1 Kings 11.9. God kept an exact account of his manifestations, that he might aggravate Solomons sins in the day of his Repentance.Solomon departed from the Lord when he had appeared to him twice, which migh tily aggravated his since. 1 Kings 11.9. God kept an exact account of his manifestations, that he might aggravate Solomons Sins in the day of his Repentance.
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O when a soule comes to fit down and consider, I have not onely sinned against so many mercies of God,
O when a soul comes to fit down and Consider, I have not only sinned against so many Mercies of God,
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and so long tired out the Patience of God, but I have sinned against Communion with God, Jesus Christ took me into his banquetting house, and his banner over me was love, He stay'd me with flagons, he comforted me with Apples, his left hand was under my head,
and so long tired out the Patience of God, but I have sinned against Communion with God, jesus christ took me into his banqueting house, and his banner over me was love, He stayed me with flagons, he comforted me with Apples, his left hand was under my head,
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and his right hand did imbrace me; and yet I finned my self out of the sweet imbraces of Christ.and his right hand did embrace me; and yet I finned my self out of the sweet embraces of christ.
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O how doth this melt the heart when it comes to mourn for sin, the sense of the sweetness of his communion that he had with God, puts double tears into his eyes,
O how does this melt the heart when it comes to mourn for since, the sense of the sweetness of his communion that he had with God, puts double tears into his eyes,
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and double sighs into his spirit. There's no such aggravation of sin as communion with God.
and double sighs into his Spirit. There's no such aggravation of since as communion with God.
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10. Therefore God hath communion and fellowship with his people, therefore doth he meet them that he might blesse them, Exod. 20.24. Communion times are times when all requests are granted.
10. Therefore God hath communion and fellowship with his people, Therefore does he meet them that he might bless them, Exod 20.24. Communion times Are times when all requests Are granted.
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King Ahasuerus grants the request of Hester, when he comes to sit with her at a banquet of wine.
King Ahasuerus grants the request of Esther, when he comes to fit with her At a banquet of wine.
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The greatest blessing that ever the Saints do enjoy, it is in times of communion with God:
The greatest blessing that ever the Saints do enjoy, it is in times of communion with God:
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O then, how are their consciences filled with peace! O how are their hearts filled with joy!
Oh then, how Are their Consciences filled with peace! O how Are their hearts filled with joy!
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God makes large distributions of spirituall blessings, when he admits the soul into communion with himselfe:
God makes large distributions of spiritual blessings, when he admits the soul into communion with himself:
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What blessing is there that the soule may not have, when it hath communion with God in Ordinances?
What blessing is there that the soul may not have, when it hath communion with God in Ordinances?
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11. End of Gods communion with his people here, is, that his fellowship here may be the first fruits of glory hereafter.
11. End of God's communion with his people Here, is, that his fellowship Here may be the First fruits of glory hereafter.
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When God will bestow any great mercy upon a man, he gives him a tast of it before hand, that he may set him upon more earnest and eager longings after it.
When God will bestow any great mercy upon a man, he gives him a taste of it before hand, that he may Set him upon more earnest and eager longings After it.
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Gods people they have the first fruits of all their mercies in this world, and the full crop of them all in another world.
God's people they have the First fruits of all their Mercies in this world, and the full crop of them all in Another world.
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When the soule is made to tast of the sweetnesse of communion with God, O how it longs to be with God,
When the soul is made to taste of the sweetness of communion with God, Oh how it longs to be with God,
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how many prayers doth the soule make to God, that he would tak it home to himselfe, that it might ever lye in his arms,
how many Prayers does the soul make to God, that he would taken it home to himself, that it might ever lie in his arms,
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and ever dwell in his presence! I desire to be dissolved, and to be with Christ, which is best of all:
and ever dwell in his presence! I desire to be dissolved, and to be with christ, which is best of all:
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What was the ground that raised up such desires in Paul to be with Christ? It was because here he had tasted of the sweetnesse of Christ;
What was the ground that raised up such Desires in Paul to be with christ? It was Because Here he had tasted of the sweetness of christ;
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and if Christ in this world was so sweet, if a Christ on earth was so sweet,
and if christ in this world was so sweet, if a christ on earth was so sweet,
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then a Christ in heaven would be much more sweet.
then a christ in heaven would be much more sweet.
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And on this ground the Church calls to Christ, Make hast my beloved, and be thou like a Roe or young Hart upon the mountain of spices, Cant. 8.14.
And on this ground the Church calls to christ, Make hast my Beloved, and be thou like a Roe or young Heart upon the mountain of spices, Cant 8.14.
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And in Revel. 22. when Christ had told the Church, that he would return again unto her to have more communion with her;
And in Revel. 22. when christ had told the Church, that he would return again unto her to have more communion with her;
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she cries out, Amen, even so come Lord Jesus: She puts her prayers to Christs promises, and saith, Amen Lord, so let it be. Application.
she cries out, Amen, even so come Lord jesus: She puts her Prayers to Christ promises, and Says, Amen Lord, so let it be. Application.
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THere are three Uses I shal make of this point. 1. Information: 2. Examination: 3. Exhortation. 1. For Information.
THere Are three Uses I shall make of this point. 1. Information: 2. Examination: 3. Exhortation. 1. For Information.
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Is it so that the main end of God in the establishing and setting up of Ordinances, is communion with himselfe? Hence I draw these six inferences.
Is it so that the main end of God in the establishing and setting up of Ordinances, is communion with himself? Hence I draw these six inferences.
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1. Behold here the infinite delight that God takes in the society of all his Saints, that he would set up all Ordinances for this end, to have communion with them,
1. Behold Here the infinite delight that God Takes in the society of all his Saints, that he would Set up all Ordinances for this end, to have communion with them,
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and that they might have communion with him;
and that they might have communion with him;
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that he might have the enjoyment of them, and that they might come to the participation of him.
that he might have the enjoyment of them, and that they might come to the participation of him.
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'Tis a wonder of mercy, and of condescensions, that the most High should stoop to such low persons:
It's a wonder of mercy, and of condescensions, that the most High should stoop to such low Persons:
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He that had infinite blessednesse in the society, and in the enjoyment of himselfe, he that took so great a delight in his Son,
He that had infinite blessedness in the society, and in the enjoyment of himself, he that took so great a delight in his Son,
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and in the society of the Angells, that he should take any delight to impart himselfe unto poor sinfull dust and ashes, to men,
and in the society of the Angels, that he should take any delight to impart himself unto poor sinful dust and Ashes, to men,
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nay, to wormes, and no men.
nay, to worms, and no men.
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When men set up variety of means for the accomplishment of their ends, 'tis a great signe, that their hearts are very much set upon them.
When men Set up variety of means for the accomplishment of their ends, it's a great Signen, that their hearts Are very much Set upon them.
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Consider what variety of Ordinances God hath set up, for the communication of himselfe unto believers.
Consider what variety of Ordinances God hath Set up, for the communication of himself unto believers.
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2. Behold here, what should be the main end of the Saints, in the use of all Ordinances;
2. Behold Here, what should be the main end of the Saints, in the use of all Ordinances;
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namely, communion, and fellowship with God:
namely, communion, and fellowship with God:
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look what was Gods end in appointing Ordinances, that should be our end in using of Ordinances:
look what was God's end in appointing Ordinances, that should be our end in using of Ordinances:
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In praying we should seek the face of God, and in hearing, we should hear the voice of God, hear what God the Lord will say;
In praying we should seek the face of God, and in hearing, we should hear the voice of God, hear what God the Lord will say;
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and in meditating, my meditation of thee shall be sweet: and in conference, Psal. 145.11. They shall talk of the glory of thy Kingdome, and speak of all thy power.
and in meditating, my meditation of thee shall be sweet: and in conference, Psalm 145.11. They shall talk of the glory of thy Kingdom, and speak of all thy power.
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In receiving the Lords Supper, what should be a Saints greatest delight in comming to that spirituall Banquet? It should be meeting with Christ in that Ordinance.
In receiving the lords Supper, what should be a Saints greatest delight in coming to that spiritual Banquet? It should be meeting with christ in that Ordinance.
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We oftentimes lose all the blessings of the means, because we propound not to our selves communion with God as the end.
We oftentimes loose all the blessings of the means, Because we propound not to our selves communion with God as the end.
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Many soules that come to Sermons, Christ may say to them as he said to those, What went ye out into the Wildernesse to see? a Reed shaken with the winde? You are to do as the wise Virgins did, to go forth and meet the Brides groom,
Many Souls that come to Sermons, christ may say to them as he said to those, What went you out into the Wilderness to see? a Reed shaken with the wind? You Are to do as the wise Virgins did, to go forth and meet the Brides groom,
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and to trim your Lamps for the meeting of him. If communion be not your end in Ordinances, Ordinances will be nothing available to you;
and to trim your Lamps for the meeting of him. If communion be not your end in Ordinances, Ordinances will be nothing available to you;
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you will lose all the Ordinances that you enjoy, except you meet with Christ in them.
you will loose all the Ordinances that you enjoy, except you meet with christ in them.
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3. Is communion with God, the great end of God in Ordinances? Hence then learn this, that when communion with God in Ordinances is not enjoyed,
3. Is communion with God, the great end of God in Ordinances? Hence then Learn this, that when communion with God in Ordinances is not enjoyed,
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then the ultimate end of all the Ordinances is frustrated; you lose the end for which all Preaching, and Praying, and Hearing was ordained;
then the ultimate end of all the Ordinances is frustrated; you loose the end for which all Preaching, and Praying, and Hearing was ordained;
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while communion is missed, while you have no communion with God, Ordinances never attain their appointed ends.
while communion is missed, while you have no communion with God, Ordinances never attain their appointed ends.
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How sad is it to use the means, and never attain the end, and yet this is the case of thousands of soules, that live under choice administrations,
How sad is it to use the means, and never attain the end, and yet this is the case of thousands of Souls, that live under choice administrations,
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and yet are never brought into a state of communion;
and yet Are never brought into a state of communion;
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they are so far from enjoying communion with God, that they know not what it is to have communion with God,
they Are so Far from enjoying communion with God, that they know not what it is to have communion with God,
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though it be declared to them.
though it be declared to them.
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How many are there that lye a long time at the pool, and yet never see any Angell come down to stirre the water;
How many Are there that lie a long time At the pool, and yet never see any Angel come down to stir the water;
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that lie by the sides of the pool, but are never put into the pool? O how sad is it, that such excellent Ordinances should lose their ends,
that lie by the sides of the pool, but Are never put into the pool? O how sad is it, that such excellent Ordinances should loose their ends,
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and that we should so long have the enjoyment of them, and yet never be bettered by them;
and that we should so long have the enjoyment of them, and yet never be bettered by them;
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that we should never attain those ends for which they were ordained.
that we should never attain those ends for which they were ordained.
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4. Is it so, that the main end of God in establishing and setting up of Ordinances, is to enjoy communion with himselfe? then let every soul take heed of throwing down of Ordinances, let every soul be exceeding tender of the appointments of God,
4. Is it so, that the main end of God in establishing and setting up of Ordinances, is to enjoy communion with himself? then let every soul take heed of throwing down of Ordinances, let every soul be exceeding tender of the appointments of God,
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lest they throw down the means of their communion with God, and live without. God in the world:
lest they throw down the means of their communion with God, and live without. God in the world:
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Though God hath not tyed himselfe to Ordinances, yet he hath tyed us to Ordinances;
Though God hath not tied himself to Ordinances, yet he hath tied us to Ordinances;
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and in mine own experience, I have known many men grow worse, but never any man grew better by the neglecting of Ordinances.
and in mine own experience, I have known many men grow Worse, but never any man grew better by the neglecting of Ordinances.
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There is no communion to be had with God but in Ordinances;
There is no communion to be had with God but in Ordinances;
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and therefore if you go from Ordinances, you will be fetched home by a smarting rod, if you belong to God.
and Therefore if you go from Ordinances, you will be fetched home by a smarting rod, if you belong to God.
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VVhat ever you do, be very tender of Gospell-Ordinances:
What ever you do, be very tender of Gospell-Ordinances:
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For if he that despised Moses his Law dyed without mercy under two or three witnesses; For if he that despised Moses his Law died without mercy under two or three Witnesses;
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of how much sorer panishment shall they be thought worthy, that trample under foot the blood of the covenant, wherewith they were sanctified,
of how much Sorer panishment shall they be Thought worthy, that trample under foot the blood of the Covenant, wherewith they were sanctified,
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and count it an unholy thing? O it's sad to see how many soules there are, that cast dirt upon those Ordinances, that are the Charriots in which Jesus Christ rides, to take up soules into communion with himselfe.and count it an unholy thing? Oh it's sad to see how many Souls there Are, that cast dirt upon those Ordinances, that Are the Chariots in which jesus christ rides, to take up Souls into communion with himself.
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5. If communion be the main end of God in setting up of Ordinances;
5. If communion be the main end of God in setting up of Ordinances;
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Behold then whence it is, and why it is, that the Saints of God are so much troubled,
Behold then whence it is, and why it is, that the Saints of God Are so much troubled,
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when they want the sensible enjoyment of communion with God:
when they want the sensible enjoyment of communion with God:
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they know the truth of this truth, the Ordinance in its end is lost to them.
they know the truth of this truth, the Ordinance in its end is lost to them.
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When a child goes out to seek his Father, and cannot finde him, 'tis a great grief to him:
When a child Goes out to seek his Father, and cannot find him, it's a great grief to him:
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Believers go out in Gospell-Ordinances to seek after God, and when they cannot finde him, it must needs be very grievous to their spirits, Cant. 3.1. by night upon my bed I sought him whom my soul loved, but I found him not:
Believers go out in Gospell-Ordinances to seek After God, and when they cannot find him, it must needs be very grievous to their spirits, Cant 3.1. by night upon my Bed I sought him whom my soul loved, but I found him not:
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Divine endeavours do not alwaies meet with Divine successes; shee sought him, I, but she found him not.
Divine endeavours do not always meet with Divine Successes; she sought him, I, but she found him not.
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So many a soule comes to meet with God in an Ordinance, but God is withdrawn from them, they cannot see his face though they come to seek his face,
So many a soul comes to meet with God in an Ordinance, but God is withdrawn from them, they cannot see his face though they come to seek his face,
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and the sorest affliction that a child of God lies under, or can lie under in this world, is the withdrawment of God from Ordinances,
and the Sorest affliction that a child of God lies under, or can lie under in this world, is the withdrawment of God from Ordinances,
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when he thinks to find God in them, he is departed from them;
when he thinks to find God in them, he is departed from them;
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they shall go with their Flocks and their Herds to seek after the Lord, but they shall not find him, for he hath withdrawn himself.
they shall go with their Flocks and their Herds to seek After the Lord, but they shall not find him, for he hath withdrawn himself.
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6. Is it the main end of God in setting up Ordinances, that his Saints might have Communion with him? Then learn hence the ground why the Saints set so high a price upon,
6. Is it the main end of God in setting up Ordinances, that his Saints might have Communion with him? Then Learn hence the ground why the Saints Set so high a price upon,
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and are so often found in Divine Ordinances, 'tis because they there meet with Communion with God;
and Are so often found in Divine Ordinances, it's Because they there meet with Communion with God;
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now the meetings with God is the ground of their so often appearings before him:
now the meetings with God is the ground of their so often appearings before him:
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Alas, 'tis not their meeting together that they aim at, but their meeting with God that they looke after,
Alas, it's not their meeting together that they aim At, but their meeting with God that they look After,
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if God be wanting, all is wanting, if God be there, nothing is wanting.
if God be wanting, all is wanting, if God be there, nothing is wanting.
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Ordinances alas they can do nothing without God, they are but painted swords in dead mens hands, they cannot raise the heart when it is fallen, they cannot refresh the heart when it is sad, they cannot enlighten the soul when there is a cloud upon it, they cannot draw the heart to Heaven when it is earthly, they cannot resolve any doubts that are upon their spirits:
Ordinances alas they can do nothing without God, they Are but painted swords in dead men's hands, they cannot raise the heart when it is fallen, they cannot refresh the heart when it is sad, they cannot enlighten the soul when there is a cloud upon it, they cannot draw the heart to Heaven when it is earthly, they cannot resolve any doubts that Are upon their spirits:
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no, these things are too great, and too good for Ordinances to do, 'tis onely the God of the Ordinances that can do all all these things.
no, these things Are too great, and too good for Ordinances to do, it's only the God of the Ordinances that can do all all these things.
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Alas, if there were nothing but the very Ordinance, believers would never be so often in the use of them,
Alas, if there were nothing but the very Ordinance, believers would never be so often in the use of them,
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if there were nothing but a little bread and wine at a Sacrament, who would sit down at it with such great delight? If there were nothing but praying in prayer, who would lose any time about it? if there were nothing but hearing in hearing,
if there were nothing but a little bred and wine At a Sacrament, who would fit down At it with such great delight? If there were nothing but praying in prayer, who would loose any time about it? if there were nothing but hearing in hearing,
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if there was not the power of God going along with the voice of man, what is it? And therefore when you see the Saints and people of God so often imploying themselves about spirituall Ordinances;
if there was not the power of God going along with the voice of man, what is it? And Therefore when you see the Saints and people of God so often employing themselves about spiritual Ordinances;
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when you see them begin the day with prayer, and end the day with thanksgivings;
when you see them begin the day with prayer, and end the day with thanksgivings;
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when you see them fixing their souls to meditate upon God, you may well conclude there is more then the bare Ordinance;
when you see them fixing their Souls to meditate upon God, you may well conclude there is more then the bore Ordinance;
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nay, in every Ordinance remember 'tis not for the Ordinance sake, but for Communion with God which was the main end why God set up Ordinances.
nay, in every Ordinance Remember it's not for the Ordinance sake, but for Communion with God which was the main end why God Set up Ordinances.
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For Examination, how you may know whether you have had any fellowship and Communion with God or no.
For Examination, how you may know whither you have had any fellowship and Communion with God or no.
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This is a serious question, and deserves more then a slight answer.
This is a serious question, and deserves more then a slight answer.
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Communion with God is a thing of more concernment, and of greater moment then most men are a ware of,
Communion with God is a thing of more concernment, and of greater moment then most men Are a ware of,
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and we use to try things that will not be taken from us without tryall.
and we use to try things that will not be taken from us without trial.
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Consider three things: 1. God hath scales to weigh all your graces. 2. He hath touchstones to try all your graces. 3. He hath Fanns to sift all your graces. Rev. 3.2. thou hast a name to live, and art dead;
Consider three things: 1. God hath scales to weigh all your graces. 2. He hath touchstones to try all your graces. 3. He hath Fans to sift all your graces. Rev. 3.2. thou hast a name to live, and art dead;
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And then you use to try those things where there may be credit. Sometimes men take that for fellowship with God in Ordinances which is not;
And then you use to try those things where there may be credit. Sometime men take that for fellowship with God in Ordinances which is not;
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and sometimes mendeny that for fellowship with God in Ordinances: that is; First, Some men take that for fellowship with God in Ordinances which is not.
and sometime mendeny that for fellowship with God in Ordinances: that is; First, some men take that for fellowship with God in Ordinances which is not.
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There are two things that look like fellowshp and communion with God in Ordinances that are not.
There Are two things that look like fellowshp and communion with God in Ordinances that Are not.
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1. There are some imperfect approches of God unto the soules of unregenerate men in ordinances,
1. There Are Some imperfect Approaches of God unto the Souls of unregenerate men in ordinances,
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when there is no reciprocall approaches of the spirits of unregenerate men to God.
when there is no reciprocal Approaches of the spirits of unregenerate men to God.
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2. When their spirits are onely passive and not active, God calls upon them to seek his face,
2. When their spirits Are only passive and not active, God calls upon them to seek his face,
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but their hearts never answer, Lord thy face will I seek, as the heart of the righteous do.
but their hearts never answer, Lord thy face will I seek, as the heart of the righteous doe.
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Secondly, some men deny that for Communion with God in Ordinances which is Common. Take these two distinctions.
Secondly, Some men deny that for Communion with God in Ordinances which is Common. Take these two Distinctions.
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1. Dist. Communion with God in Ordinances is sometimes secret, and sometimes more manifest: First, it is secret:
1. Dist Communion with God in Ordinances is sometime secret, and sometime more manifest: First, it is secret:
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God doth not alwaies speak peace with a loud voice, he sometimes speaks peace with a still voice, Cant. 5.4, 5. there Communion with God is more secret, My beloved put in his hand by the hole of the door,
God does not always speak peace with a loud voice, he sometime speaks peace with a still voice, Cant 5.4, 5. there Communion with God is more secret, My Beloved put in his hand by the hold of the door,
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and my bowels were moved for him.
and my bowels were moved for him.
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I rose up to open to my beloved, and my hands dropped with mirrhe, and my fingers with sweet smelling mirrhe upon the handles of the locks. Secondly, It is more manifest:I rose up to open to my Beloved, and my hands dropped with myrrh, and my fingers with sweet smelling myrrh upon the handles of the locks. Secondly, It is more manifest:
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sometimes they are in hidden rooms, in secret chambers together. At other times they are walking in the open galleries.
sometime they Are in hidden rooms, in secret chambers together. At other times they Are walking in the open galleries.
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2. Distinction: There's a Sanctifying Communion, and there's a ravishing Communion: The sanctifying-Communion may be where the ravishing Communion may not be, Ps. 51.8.
2. Distinction: There's a Sanctifying Communion, and there's a ravishing Communion: The sanctifying-Communion may be where the ravishing Communion may not be, Ps. 51.8.
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make me to of hear joy and gladnesse, &c. David hee had a sanctifying Communion before,make me to of hear joy and gladness, etc. David he had a sanctifying Communion before,
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but now he beggs for a ravishing Communion with God that would raise him up to a rejoycing in God.
but now he begs for a ravishing Communion with God that would raise him up to a rejoicing in God.
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Now you may know whether you have fellowship with God in Ordinances or no by three things. 1. By somthing Before duty. 2. By somthing In duty. 3. By somthing After duty. First, by something before duty.
Now you may know whither you have fellowship with God in Ordinances or not by three things. 1. By something Before duty. 2. By something In duty. 3. By something After duty. First, by something before duty.
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If you have Communion with God, you may know it by these three Characters. 1. If God before raise up thy heart to make fellowship thy end in duty.
If you have Communion with God, you may know it by these three Characters. 1. If God before raise up thy heart to make fellowship thy end in duty.
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O shew us the Father and it sufficeth us, that was the Disciples end in their prayer to Jesus Christ;Oh show us the Father and it Suffices us, that was the Disciples end in their prayer to jesus christ;
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shew us the Father, nothing but the Father would suffice them:
show us the Father, nothing but the Father would suffice them:
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So when thou comest to Ordinances, and sayest, O that I might see the goings of God my King in his Sanctuary!
So when thou Comest to Ordinances, and Sayest, Oh that I might see the goings of God my King in his Sanctuary!
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O that I might be able to see the prints and footsteps of God in such and such an Ordinance!
O that I might be able to see the prints and footsteps of God in such and such an Ordinance!
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God will never deceive the expectations of his people;
God will never deceive the Expectations of his people;
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These expectations they are raised by him, & they shal be fulfilled by him, Jer. 29.11.
These Expectations they Are raised by him, & they shall be fulfilled by him, Jer. 29.11.
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I know the thoughts that I think towards you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end: I know the thoughts that I think towards you, Says the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end:
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They looked for peace, I, saith God, an Olive branch shall be sent them; they expect my presence, they shall find my presence.
They looked for peace, I, Says God, an Olive branch shall be sent them; they expect my presence, they shall find my presence.
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If God before hand raise up thy heart to make fellowship thy end in all thy Actions,
If God before hand raise up thy heart to make fellowship thy end in all thy Actions,
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then thou maist certainly conclude thou shalt have fellowship with him. 2. If God before hand put thy heart into a suitable frame to the duty,
then thou Mayest Certainly conclude thou shalt have fellowship with him. 2. If God before hand put thy heart into a suitable frame to the duty,
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then thou maist assure thy soule thou shalt have fellowship with God in the duty; if thou findest those graces exercised by thee, the duty calls for from thee.
then thou Mayest assure thy soul thou shalt have fellowship with God in the duty; if thou Findest those graces exercised by thee, the duty calls for from thee.
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When God called Moses into the Mount, he was sure to have communion with God: Why? because God gave him such dispositions, as fitted him for communion.
When God called Moses into the Mount, he was sure to have communion with God: Why? Because God gave him such dispositions, as fitted him for communion.
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When once the heart is put into communion frame, it shall never go without it:
When once the heart is put into communion frame, it shall never go without it:
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if thy shooes be put off, and the place on which thou standest be holy ground, never fear,
if thy shoes be put off, and the place on which thou Standest be holy ground, never Fear,
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but thou shalt enjoy communion with the holy God. There is a remarkable passage the Psalmist hath, Psal. 10.17. expresly pointing at this, that God doth first put the spirits of his people in a frame, suitable to communion with himselfe:
but thou shalt enjoy communion with the holy God. There is a remarkable passage the Psalmist hath, Psalm 10.17. expressly pointing At this, that God does First put the spirits of his people in a frame, suitable to communion with himself:
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And 2. he commeth unto them with a blessing, enclining his ear to hear and accept them favourably,
And 2. he comes unto them with a blessing, inclining his ear to hear and accept them favourably,
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or that whensoever the Lord doth put the hearts of his people into a prepared frame,
or that whensoever the Lord does put the hearts of his people into a prepared frame,
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then he doth incline his ear and hear them:
then he does incline his ear and hear them:
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the words are those, NONLATINALPHABET tachin libam, (there is the first) thou wilt fit, dispose, direct, or prepare their heart;
the words Are those, tachin libam, (there is the First) thou wilt fit, dispose, Direct, or prepare their heart;
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or thou wilt cause their heart to prepare it selfe, as it were;
or thou wilt cause their heart to prepare it self, as it were;
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for NONLATINALPHABET tachin is the future hiph., from the root NONLATINALPHABET chun, he prepared or fitted, &c. and then observe what followeth:
for tachin is the future Hiph., from the root chun, he prepared or fitted, etc. and then observe what follows:
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VVhen once thou hast thus fitted and prepared their heart, then NONLATINALPHABET takshib ozn•kah, Thou wilt prepare thy ear to hear;
When once thou hast thus fitted and prepared their heart, then takshib ozn•kah, Thou wilt prepare thy ear to hear;
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or thou wilt cause thy ear to be heard, and to be attentive in hearing their suits and supplications:
or thou wilt cause thy ear to be herd, and to be attentive in hearing their suits and supplications:
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for the word NONLATINALPHABET takshib is also future hiph. from the root NONLATINALPHABET kashab inkal, he was attentive, or he heard with attention.
for the word takshib is also future Hiph. from the root kashab inkal, he was attentive, or he herd with attention.
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So that God never puts his people into a prepared posture for communion, but he gives them communion.
So that God never puts his people into a prepared posture for communion, but he gives them communion.
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VVhen duties answer to our hearts, and our hearts answer to our duties:
When duties answer to our hearts, and our hearts answer to our duties:
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This is the workmanship of God, to frame the heart for duty, as well as to cut out duty for the heart.
This is the workmanship of God, to frame the heart for duty, as well as to Cut out duty for the heart.
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And hence the Psalmist knowing this, that it is the order and work of God;
And hence the Psalmist knowing this, that it is the order and work of God;
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first, to prepare the heart for communion, and then to incline his own ear to hear his people,
First, to prepare the heart for communion, and then to incline his own ear to hear his people,
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and to entertain communion with them in Ordinances;
and to entertain communion with them in Ordinances;
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he doth observe this order, and follow it with a practise suitable to it in his daily addresses to God, that is thus:
he does observe this order, and follow it with a practice suitable to it in his daily Addresses to God, that is thus:
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wheresoever he doth finde his heart put into a fitted and prepared frame for — communion with God, he doth not let it dye again,
wheresoever he does find his heart put into a fitted and prepared frame for — communion with God, he does not let it die again,
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and go out of frame by a sloathfull neglect of such a disposition of heart:
and go out of frame by a slothful neglect of such a disposition of heart:
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No, but he immediately sets himselfe to duty, to worship God, and to the acts of his Worship, in his Ordinances,
No, but he immediately sets himself to duty, to worship God, and to the acts of his Worship, in his Ordinances,
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as he expresseth himself in another Psalm; viz. Psal. 57.7. thus:
as he Expresses himself in Another Psalm; viz. Psalm 57.7. thus:
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NONLATINALPHABET Nac•on libbi elohim, nachon •ibbi•, (there is the first, he finds his heart fitted and prepared for communion with God) My heart (saith he) is fitted or prepared (for the word NONLATINALPHABET nachon is the passive conjugation niphal, signifying, he is fitted or prepared, from the same root in the former Text NONLATINALPHABET chun, he fitted, or prepared in the active;
Nac•on libbi elohim, Nachon •ibbi•, (there is the First, he finds his heart fitted and prepared for communion with God) My heart (Says he) is fitted or prepared (for the word Nachon is the passive conjugation Niphal, signifying, he is fitted or prepared, from the same root in the former Text chun, he fitted, or prepared in the active;
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and so it is rather to be rendred, prepared or fitted, then fixed, thus;
and so it is rather to be rendered, prepared or fitted, then fixed, thus;
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NONLATINALPHABET libbi, my heart, NONLATINALPHABET nachon, is fitted or prepared) O God, my heart is fitted or prepared (for communion with thee.) Well, what followes? He presently sets himselfe upon that great duty and Ordinance of communion with God, in the praising of his Name,
libbi, my heart, Nachon, is fitted or prepared) Oh God, my heart is fitted or prepared (for communion with thee.) Well, what follows? He presently sets himself upon that great duty and Ordinance of communion with God, in the praising of his Name,
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and singing forth those praises, as in the words immediately following in the same verse thus:
and singing forth those praises, as in the words immediately following in the same verse thus:
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My heart is prepared, O God, my heart is prepared: (therefore) NONLATINALPHABET Ashidah va-azameral, I will sing and give praise. My heart is prepared, Oh God, my heart is prepared: (Therefore) Ashidah va-azameral, I will sing and give praise.
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3. When the heart is carried forth in its utmost strength after duty, then thou shalt enjoy communion with God Dan. 9.3.22. compared.
3. When the heart is carried forth in its utmost strength After duty, then thou shalt enjoy communion with God Dan. 9.3.22. compared.
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Daniel he sets his face towards Jerusalem, and the Text saith, that at the beginning, the Angel of th Lord came and touched him: daniel he sets his face towards Jerusalem, and the Text Says, that At the beginning, the Angel of that Lord Come and touched him:
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O Daniel, greatly beloved of the Lord, thy prayer is heard. Oh daniel, greatly Beloved of the Lord, thy prayer is herd.
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When the soule puts forth his greatest strength in duty, then doth it enjoy most communion with God in duty:
When the soul puts forth his greatest strength in duty, then does it enjoy most communion with God in duty:
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The more active thou art in imploying thy selfe about this work, the more in-comes from God will there be in this work. That's the first particular. Secondly, in the duty:
The more active thou art in employing thy self about this work, the more incomes from God will there be in this work. That's the First particular. Secondly, in the duty:
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If there be ravishing discoveries the heart knowes it, God is his own witnesse in the Spirit.
If there be ravishing discoveries the heart knows it, God is his own witness in the Spirit.
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I, but if there be but an humbling fellowship, though there be not ravishing discoveries, 'tis an evidence.
I, but if there be but an humbling fellowship, though there be not ravishing discoveries, it's an evidence.
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Now the dispositions of the Soul in the duty which speaks communion with God, are these.
Now the dispositions of the Soul in the duty which speaks communion with God, Are these.
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1. It is a very humble fellowship, it laies a man very low in his own eyes, and raiseth God very high.
1. It is a very humble fellowship, it lays a man very low in his own eyes, and Raiseth God very high.
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How ready are we then to cry with Peter, Lord depart from me, I am a sinfull man.
How ready Are we then to cry with Peter, Lord depart from me, I am a sinful man.
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The heart will be humble, and the presence of God will be dreadfull.
The heart will be humble, and the presence of God will be dreadful.
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2. The appearance of grace will be powerfull, it will set the heart against every sin.
2. The appearance of grace will be powerful, it will Set the heart against every since.
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When Moses came from the mount of communion, how zealous was he against the sin of Idolatry?
When Moses Come from the mount of communion, how zealous was he against the since of Idolatry?
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3. There will be an answering of the heart, for it is an echoing fellowship. The Lord saith, thou art my people, and they will say, thou art my God:
3. There will be an answering of the heart, for it is an echoing fellowship. The Lord Says, thou art my people, and they will say, thou art my God:
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If he say, seek ye my face, they will answer, thy face Lord will I seek.
If he say, seek you my face, they will answer, thy face Lord will I seek.
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4. It will be a heating fellowship.
4. It will be a heating fellowship.
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The Disciples said, Did not our hearts burn within us, while he talked with us? O it will be a heating fellowship, it will kindle fresh flames of love towards Jesus Christ, it will make your soules burn towards heaven.
The Disciples said, Did not our hearts burn within us, while he talked with us? Oh it will be a heating fellowship, it will kindle fresh flames of love towards jesus christ, it will make your Souls burn towards heaven.
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Thirdly, after the duty, you may know whether you have fellowship by these particulars. 1. It will leave a sweet remembrance behind it, Psalm 42.4. When I remembered these things, I powre out my soul in me;
Thirdly, After the duty, you may know whither you have fellowship by these particulars. 1. It will leave a sweet remembrance behind it, Psalm 42.4. When I remembered these things, I pour out my soul in me;
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for I had gone with the multitude, I went with them to the house of God, with the voice of joy and praise, with a multitude that kept holy day. for I had gone with the multitude, I went with them to the house of God, with the voice of joy and praise, with a multitude that kept holy day.
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The soul can never forget those times of communion that it had with God, nor those bosome embraces,
The soul can never forget those times of communion that it had with God, nor those bosom embraces,
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nor those sweet kisses that it had from the lips of Christ:
nor those sweet Kisses that it had from the lips of christ:
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These mercies are too great to be forgotten by a soule that doth enjoy communion with God.
These Mercies Are too great to be forgotten by a soul that does enjoy communion with God.
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2. It leaves an instinct in the soule after farther fellowship with God.
2. It leaves an instinct in the soul After farther fellowship with God.
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If a man fall into sin but once, it leaves a pronenesse in a man to fall into it again:
If a man fallen into since but once, it leaves a proneness in a man to fallen into it again:
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So 't is in communion with God, if a man enjoy communion with God but once, it leaves a greater pronenesse and aptitude in the man to look after communion with God again.
So iT is in communion with God, if a man enjoy communion with God but once, it leaves a greater proneness and aptitude in the man to look After communion with God again.
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A soule that hath had communion and fellowship with Christ, O how doth it long after further fellowship with him.
A soul that hath had communion and fellowship with christ, Oh how does it long After further fellowship with him.
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3. It leaves in a man a love to those Ordinances wherein it had communion with God:
3. It leaves in a man a love to those Ordinances wherein it had communion with God:
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O how is the soul in love with those prayers which brought Christ to it, and in love with that Word wherein Jesus Christ spake to his soul:
Oh how is the soul in love with those Prayers which brought christ to it, and in love with that Word wherein jesus christ spoke to his soul:
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How is it taken with every Ordinance, wherein the influences of Heaven are distilled and drop upon them.
How is it taken with every Ordinance, wherein the influences of Heaven Are distilled and drop upon them.
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4. It leaves an impression upon the soule of the holinesse of God. The holinesse of God is of a transforming nature, Acts 4.15. They took knowledge of them that they had been with Jesus.
4. It leaves an impression upon the soul of the holiness of God. The holiness of God is of a transforming nature, Acts 4.15. They took knowledge of them that they had been with jesus.
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They saw that they had enjoyed communion with God, why? there were such beams of the Majesty,
They saw that they had enjoyed communion with God, why? there were such beams of the Majesty,
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and the beauty, and the glory of God left upon them that they that saw them might easily know, that they had seen God,
and the beauty, and the glory of God left upon them that they that saw them might Easily know, that they had seen God,
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and had enjoyed communion with him: and 'tis said of Stephen, they beheld his face as the face of an Angel,
and had enjoyed communion with him: and it's said of Stephen, they beheld his face as the face of an Angel,
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when he was before the Councell. 5. If you have fellowship & communion with God, you wil have acquaintance with God,
when he was before the Council. 5. If you have fellowship & communion with God, you will have acquaintance with God,
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and familiarity with him, Job 22.21. Acquaint thy selfe with God, &c. A soule cannot enjoy communion with a stranger, till he be familiarized into his acquaintance.
and familiarity with him, Job 22.21. Acquaint thy self with God, etc. A soul cannot enjoy communion with a stranger, till he be familiarized into his acquaintance.
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Communion speaks the choicest familiarity between persons If your souls have had communion and fellowship with God,
Communion speaks the Choicest familiarity between Persons If your Souls have had communion and fellowship with God,
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then you are brought into acquaintance with God.
then you Are brought into acquaintance with God.
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6. If your soules have enjoyed communion and fellowship with God, you will be sure to keep God company,
6. If your Souls have enjoyed communion and fellowship with God, you will be sure to keep God company,
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and walk with God, let others walk which way they please.
and walk with God, let Others walk which Way they please.
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It is said of Enoch, to his praise, that he walked with God; and God spake to Abraham, Walk before me, and be thou perfect.
It is said of Enoch, to his praise, that he walked with God; and God spoke to Abraham, Walk before me, and be thou perfect.
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7. A soul that hath communion and fellowship with God in Ordinances, is sensible of all.
7. A soul that hath communion and fellowship with God in Ordinances, is sensible of all.
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Gods withdrawments, he knowes when God comes in, and when God goes out at an Ordinance.
God's withdrawments, he knows when God comes in, and when God Goes out At an Ordinance.
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How many persons are there that never minde either the accesses or recesses of Christ or the Spirit,
How many Persons Are there that never mind either the Accesses or Recesses of christ or the Spirit,
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when they come in to appear before God in Ordinances. 8. There will be a sweet agreement between Christ and the soul:
when they come in to appear before God in Ordinances. 8. There will be a sweet agreement between christ and the soul:
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can two walk together, except they be agreed in what path they shall go, and what steps they shall take? that which was Gods way shall be the soules way, God will not go one way and let the soul go an other,
can two walk together, except they be agreed in what path they shall go, and what steps they shall take? that which was God's Way shall be the Souls Way, God will not go one Way and let the soul go an other,
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then it can have no Communion;
then it can have no Communion;
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But when God and the soul tread both in the same steps, there's a sweet agreement, and delightful harmony between them.
But when God and the soul tread both in the same steps, there's a sweet agreement, and delightful harmony between them.
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9. A soul that hath Communion with God, highly prizeth the presence of God, and the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ;
9. A soul that hath Communion with God, highly prizeth the presence of God, and the presence of the Lord jesus christ;
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If thy presence go not along with us (saith Moses ) carry us not from hence: If thy presence go not along with us (Says Moses) carry us not from hence:
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and nothing gives the soul content, if it hath lost Communion, till it be restor'd again, it can bear any thing better then a breach in its Communion, no loads lie so heavy upon it as a departed Saviour:
and nothing gives the soul content, if it hath lost Communion, till it be restored again, it can bear any thing better then a breach in its Communion, no loads lie so heavy upon it as a departed Saviour:
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how doth the soule lament after the Lord, when it cannot find the Lord? it is restlesse till it come to lie in it's beloveds bosome.
how does the soul lament After the Lord, when it cannot find the Lord? it is restless till it come to lie in it's beloveds bosom.
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Lastly, A soul that hath fellowship & Communion with God, it cuts off all other contrary fellowships that are inconsistent with it;
Lastly, A soul that hath fellowship & Communion with God, it cuts off all other contrary fellowships that Are inconsistent with it;
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cuts off all sinful & carnal fellowship.
cuts off all sinful & carnal fellowship.
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They wil have no fellowship with the unfruitfull works of darknesse that have fellowship & communion with the Father of lights.
They will have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness that have fellowship & communion with the Father of lights.
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For Exhortation to presse you to look after communion with God:
For Exhortation to press you to look After communion with God:
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There are three things that wee are to look after to attain to communion with God. 1. We must have a right path.
There Are three things that we Are to look After to attain to communion with God. 1. We must have a right path.
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2. We must have a staffe of strength and power. 3. Wee must have true ascents and fellowships.
2. We must have a staff of strength and power. 3. we must have true ascents and fellowships.
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First, wee must have a right path, and that is Jesus Christ, there is no coming to the Father but by the Son, J•h. 14.6. I am the way, &c. There is a choice way to God, but there are no choice of waies to come to God;
First, we must have a right path, and that is jesus christ, there is no coming to the Father but by the Son, J•h. 14.6. I am the Way, etc. There is a choice Way to God, but there Are no choice of ways to come to God;
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passe by one you pass by all: Heb. 7.19. For the Law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope did:
pass by one you pass by all: Hebrew 7.19. For the Law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope did:
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by •he which we draw nigh unto God: what is that better hope? It is Jesus Christ:by •he which we draw High unto God: what is that better hope? It is jesus christ:
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hope depends so much on him for the best things, that he is called our better hope, by which with assurance wee may draw nigh to God;
hope depends so much on him for the best things, that he is called our better hope, by which with assurance we may draw High to God;
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that's the Apostles incouragement, Heb. 10.19. by the b•ood of Iesus we have boldnesse to enter into th holiest.
that's the Apostles encouragement, Hebrew 10.19. by the b•ood of Iesus we have boldness to enter into that Holiest.
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Secondly, wee must have a staffe of strength and power, and that's the spirit of God, Iude 20 Verse, praying in the Holy-Ghost.
Secondly, we must have a staff of strength and power, and that's the Spirit of God, Iude 20 Verse, praying in the Holy ghost.
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As it's the office of Christ to interceed with God for us, so it's the office of the spirit to interceed in us;
As it's the office of christ to intercede with God for us, so it's the office of the Spirit to intercede in us;
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the prayers that go up to God, come down from God. There are two burdens that are too heavy for us to bear; First, the burden of sins. Secondly, the burden of suits.
the Prayers that go up to God, come down from God. There Are two burdens that Are too heavy for us to bear; First, the burden of Sins. Secondly, the burden of suits.
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Thirdly, we must have true ascents and footsteps, else wee shall never come up to Communion with God.
Thirdly, we must have true ascents and footsteps, Else we shall never come up to Communion with God.
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There are six severall ascents and foot steps by which wee ascend to the Throne of God for the enjoyment of communion with him. 1. The sence of self-indigency:
There Are six several ascents and foot steps by which we ascend to the Throne of God for the enjoyment of communion with him. 1. The sense of self-indigency:
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wee never enjoy communion with the fulnesse of God, till we see the Emptinesse that is in our selves, a full soule loaths the hony Come,
we never enjoy communion with the fullness of God, till we see the Emptiness that is in our selves, a full soul Loathes the honey Come,
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though it have never so much sweetnesse in it, the whole never prizeth the Physitians. Medicines:
though it have never so much sweetness in it, the Whole never prizeth the Physicians. Medicines:
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sence of want draws the Creature downe on Earth, and then leads it up to Heaven.
sense of want draws the Creature down on Earth, and then leads it up to Heaven.
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2. Sence of our own utter inability to supply our own necessities, Psal. 73.25, 26. Whom have I in Heaven but thee? and there is none upon Earth that I desire besides thee:
2. Sense of our own utter inability to supply our own necessities, Psalm 73.25, 26. Whom have I in Heaven but thee? and there is none upon Earth that I desire beside thee:
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my flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever. my Flesh and my heart Faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.
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If there be any thing that you expect satisfaction from besides God, you will never come to communion with him:
If there be any thing that you expect satisfaction from beside God, you will never come to communion with him:
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you will then looke after fellowship with him, when you see all your happinesse in him. The.
you will then look After fellowship with him, when you see all your happiness in him. The.
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3. Footstep to Communion with God is sence of our own unworthinesse, that God should give supplies unto us:
3. Footstep to Communion with God is sense of our own unworthiness, that God should give supplies unto us:
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when Jacob was brought so nigh into fellowship and Communion with God, when hee was strugling with God,
when Jacob was brought so High into fellowship and Communion with God, when he was struggling with God,
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and would not let him go till hee had got a blessing, then he l•t go all opinion of worth in himself to receive a blessing, Gen. 32.10. I am not worthy of the least of all thy mercies.
and would not let him go till he had god a blessing, then he l•t go all opinion of worth in himself to receive a blessing, Gen. 32.10. I am not worthy of the least of all thy Mercies.
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There is no drawing nigh to the most high God without low thoughts of our selves:
There is no drawing High to the most high God without low thoughts of our selves:
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the proud look disdainfully upon God, and meet with disdain from him. The
the proud look disdainfully upon God, and meet with disdain from him. The
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4. Footstep to Communion is the clear knowledge and full acknowledgement of the power and sufficiency of God to help us,
4. Footstep to Communion is the clear knowledge and full acknowledgement of the power and sufficiency of God to help us,
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and to fill us, Heb. 11.6. hee that cometh to God must believe that God is, and that hee is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him:
and to fill us, Hebrew 11.6. he that comes to God must believe that God is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him:
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what's that? It lies in two things. First, that God needs no Creature. Secondly, that he is enough to supply the needs of every Creature.
what's that? It lies in two things. First, that God needs no Creature. Secondly, that he is enough to supply the needs of every Creature.
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5. Foostep to communion is, to believe that the Lord stands ready to embrace us in all our commings to him,
5. Foostep to communion is, to believe that the Lord Stands ready to embrace us in all our comings to him,
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and to give us all the good that we come for;
and to give us all the good that we come for;
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to believe that he is ready to supply us in every good we seek from him:
to believe that he is ready to supply us in every good we seek from him:
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we honour God most when we expect the greatest incomes of mercy from him.
we honour God most when we expect the greatest incomes of mercy from him.
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He hath not said to the seed of Jacob, seek ye me NONLATINALPHABET thou, for a vain, void, and empty nothing. He hath not said to the seed of Jacob, seek you me thou, for a vain, void, and empty nothing.
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The greatnesse of God gives him power, and his goodnesse gives him will to supply us:
The greatness of God gives him power, and his Goodness gives him will to supply us:
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therefore we should believe without doubting his readinesse to supply us, Heb. 10.22. Let us draw near in full assurance, &c. In what assurance must we come? Even in this, that we shall be answered in whatsoever we ask.
Therefore we should believe without doubting his readiness to supply us, Hebrew 10.22. Let us draw near in full assurance, etc. In what assurance must we come? Even in this, that we shall be answered in whatsoever we ask.
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As Faith must be mingled with every word of precept that Godspeaks to us, so it must be mingled with every word of prayer that we speak to him, James 1.5, 6. If any lack wisdome, let them aske it of God, that giveth to all men lib rally, and upbraideth not.
As Faith must be mingled with every word of precept that Godspeaks to us, so it must be mingled with every word of prayer that we speak to him, James 1.5, 6. If any lack Wisdom, let them ask it of God, that gives to all men lib rally, and upbraideth not.
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6. Footstep of our Communion with God, is boldnesse in all our approaches to him: As God opens his heart freely, so we must open our mouths boldly.
6. Footstep of our Communion with God, is boldness in all our Approaches to him: As God Opens his heart freely, so we must open our mouths boldly.
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Holy boldnesse is the highest act of Faith, and the neerest step to God;
Holy boldness is the highest act of Faith, and the nearest step to God;
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when the soul is got thus high, it is upon the top of Jacobs Ladder, Heb. 4.16. Let us come boldly to the Throne of grace, &c. Boldnesse is a grace, that is most suitable to the Throne of grace.
when the soul is god thus high, it is upon the top of Jacobs Ladder, Hebrew 4.16. Let us come boldly to the Throne of grace, etc. Boldness is a grace, that is most suitable to the Throne of grace.
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Let me speak with reverence, we are gotten to Gods side, when we come with boldnesse, grace can step no higher;
Let me speak with Reverence, we Are got to God's side, when we come with boldness, grace can step no higher;
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the next degree of ascent is to be swallowed up in glory. In every Ordinance we have a vision of God by faith;
the next degree of ascent is to be swallowed up in glory. In every Ordinance we have a vision of God by faith;
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and in every duty, we should come to God with boldnesse and joy. To conclude all:
and in every duty, we should come to God with boldness and joy. To conclude all:
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Would you have Communion with God in Ordinances? Then let me commend to you these five things.
Would you have Communion with God in Ordinances? Then let me commend to you these five things.
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First, there must be a being neer to God, before there can be a drawing neer to God;
First, there must be a being near to God, before there can be a drawing near to God;
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you must labour after Reconciliation, before ever you can enjoy Communion; while you are enemies, you will be strangers.
you must labour After Reconciliation, before ever you can enjoy Communion; while you Are enemies, you will be Strangers.
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Till God be brought neer to you, you can never draw neer to God:
Till God be brought near to you, you can never draw near to God:
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We are first brought neer to God by the blood of Christ, before ever we have Communion with God in Ordinances.
We Are First brought near to God by the blood of christ, before ever we have Communion with God in Ordinances.
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Secondly, He that desires Communion with God in Ordinances, must look upon God as present, and not as absent from him, without this, we can never enjoy Communion with him. Rev. 4.6.
Secondly, He that Desires Communion with God in Ordinances, must look upon God as present, and not as absent from him, without this, we can never enjoy Communion with him. Rev. 4.6.
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there's a high Throne, which is nothing else but a representation of God to his people in Gospell-Ordinances, there they behold his glory, and enjoy Communion with him.
there's a high Throne, which is nothing Else but a representation of God to his people in Gospell-Ordinances, there they behold his glory, and enjoy Communion with him.
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He that desires Communion with God in Ordinances, must look upon God as present; first, in Majesty; secondly, in jealousie; thirdly; in authority; fourthly, in purity.
He that Desires Communion with God in Ordinances, must look upon God as present; First, in Majesty; secondly, in jealousy; Thirdly; in Authority; fourthly, in purity.
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3. If you would have Communion with God in Ordinances, then in every Ordinance make Communion with God your end.
3. If you would have Communion with God in Ordinances, then in every Ordinance make Communion with God your end.
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The hypocrisie, or the sincerity of every mans spirit is mostly seen in his end. Theres a double end that every man should propose to himselfe in comming to Ordinances,
The hypocrisy, or the sincerity of every men Spirit is mostly seen in his end. Theres a double end that every man should propose to himself in coming to Ordinances,
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and when this end is unproposed, Communion with God is un-enjoyed. First, they should do them as acts of obedience in reference to Gods command:
and when this end is unproposed, Communion with God is unenjoyed. First, they should do them as acts of Obedience in Referente to God's command:
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Secondly, they should use them as means of Communion, in reference to Gods promise.
Secondly, they should use them as means of Communion, in Referente to God's promise.
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In every Ordinance you should make Communion with God your end, and use the Ordinance as a means for the attainment of that end, thus;
In every Ordinance you should make Communion with God your end, and use the Ordinance as a means for the attainment of that end, thus;
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I am going to such a duty Lord, and this is my end, to enjoy thee in it.
I am going to such a duty Lord, and this is my end, to enjoy thee in it.
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I am going to pray, and I would have the enjoyment of God in prayer. This is the end you should propound, when you go about every Ordinance.
I am going to pray, and I would have the enjoyment of God in prayer. This is the end you should propound, when you go about every Ordinance.
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4. Get divine and spirituall apprehensions, if ever you would enjoy Communion;
4. Get divine and spiritual apprehensions, if ever you would enjoy Communion;
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for according to our apprehensions of God, such will be our enjoyments of him, and such will be our Communions with him.
for according to our apprehensions of God, such will be our enjoyments of him, and such will be our Communions with him.
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Some persons have to do with God in Ordinances, that never think what that God is with whom they have to do.
some Persons have to do with God in Ordinances, that never think what that God is with whom they have to do.
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The only way to raise up our Communion with God, is, to raise up our apprehension of him:
The only Way to raise up our Communion with God, is, to raise up our apprehension of him:
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if we know him but a little, we can never enjoy much society and communion with him.
if we know him but a little, we can never enjoy much society and communion with him.
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5. Make use of former experiences, if you would enjoy communion with God:
5. Make use of former experiences, if you would enjoy communion with God:
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the experience that men have had of the sweetnesse of God, will stirre up their hearts to long more and more after communion with God.
the experience that men have had of the sweetness of God, will stir up their hearts to long more and more After communion with God.
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He that hath tasted of the sweetnesse of God, cannot sit down satisfied, except he meet with God in the Ordinance.
He that hath tasted of the sweetness of God, cannot fit down satisfied, except he meet with God in the Ordinance.
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