Christ knocking at the doore, or, The substance of a sermon intended to be preached in Pauls upon the Sabbath day which fell upon the fifteenth day of April last: but not preached, by reason of a suddain obstruction of that liberty which was promised him, being indeed unworthy to be the servant of Jesus Christ in any such ministration for ever. / Published by the authour Philip Tanny commonly Tandy.
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Thirdly, A solemne and majestical description of Jesus Christ the Author of the whole Booke, which I finde something scattered in divers parts of the Chapter.
Thirdly, A solemn and majestical description of jesus christ the Author of the Whole Book, which I find something scattered in diverse parts of the Chapter.
This vision being over, and St John having got to himselfe againe, Christ gives him directions to write: 1. The things which he had seene. 2. The things which are. 3. The things which must be hereafter.
This vision being over, and Saint John having god to himself again, christ gives him directions to write: 1. The things which he had seen. 2. The things which Are. 3. The things which must be hereafter.
First, Transactions which St John himselfe had been witnesse of from the first preaching of the Gospel after Christs ascenfion, till the time of Domitian.
First, Transactions which Saint John himself had been witness of from the First preaching of the Gospel After Christ Ascension, till the time of Domitian.
But whether some other transactions touching the condition of the Church before Christ, were not withall aimed at in some of those visions, which were represented to S. John, and are mentioned in this Booke of the Revelations, I must confesse I am yet to learne.
But whither Some other transactions touching the condition of the Church before christ, were not withal aimed At in Some of those visions, which were represented to S. John, and Are mentioned in this Book of the Revelations, I must confess I am yet to Learn.
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Touching which let me give you one note of Pareus, Caeterum non ad solos Episcopes, saith he, sed ad ipsas quo { que } Ecclesias spect are Epistolas, ex Epilog is intelligitur.
Touching which let me give you one note of Pareus, Caeterum non ad solos Episcopes, Says he, sed ad Itself quo { que } Ecclesiastes specked Are Epistolas, ex Epilog is intelligitur.
But what are the names or distinctions of these Churches, to whose Angels or Bishops these Exhortations are inscribed? I will barely name them and haste to my Text.
But what Are the names or Distinctions of these Churches, to whose Angels or Bishops these Exhortations Are inscribed? I will barely name them and haste to my Text.
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I might give you a note here, that the Churches are called Churches in Ephesus, in Smyrna, in Pergamus, in Tbyatira, in Sardis, in Philadelphia; nor would any objection crosse me in the tendency of my note, that the last Church is called the Church of Laodiceans, or in Laodicea, but I promised you the naming of the Churches onely,
I might give you a note Here, that the Churches Are called Churches in Ephesus, in Smyrna, in Pergamos, in Tbyatira, in Sardis, in Philadelphia; nor would any objection cross me in the tendency of my note, that the last Church is called the Church of Laodiceans, or in Laodicea, but I promised you the naming of the Churches only,
At length you see plainely and methodically, that my Text is part of those Exhortations or Epistles which were directed by Jesus Christ to the Church of the Laodiceans. Which if Mr Brightman observe aright, in making it a type of our Church here in England, it must be granted that we are the more concerned to hear what the Spirit of Christ saith unto this Church;
At length you see plainly and methodically, that my Text is part of those Exhortations or Epistles which were directed by jesus christ to the Church of the Laodiceans. Which if Mr Brightman observe aright, in making it a type of our Church Here in England, it must be granted that we Are the more concerned to hear what the Spirit of christ Says unto this Church;
But why doth he say that he stands at the doore and knocks? Why doth not himselfe open the doore? Why doth he not directly enter in? especially seeing he hath the key of David, by which he openeth nor doth any shut, as v. 7. And then he adds:
But why does he say that he Stands At the door and knocks? Why does not himself open the door? Why does he not directly enter in? especially seeing he hath the key of David, by which he Openeth nor does any shut, as v. 7. And then he adds:
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These things, saith he, are most significantly spoken, pro ratione Laodicensis nostraeque Ecclesiae, with a sutablenesse to the Laodiceans and our Church in which Christ stands before the doores,
These things, Says he, Are most significantly spoken, Pro ratione Laodicensis nostraeque Ecclesiae, with a suitableness to the Laodiceans and our Church in which christ Stands before the doors,
But be it as it will, this both you and I and all of us in England must yeeld him, that the reproofs and accusations fastened upon this Church, are as fit to be spoken and charged upon us as upon any Church this day in the world.
But be it as it will, this both you and I and all of us in England must yield him, that the reproofs and accusations fastened upon this Church, Are as fit to be spoken and charged upon us as upon any Church this day in the world.
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Let us take the words as they lie in our way, what more true then that Jesus Christ knows our works? that we are neither hot nor cold? and so because we are lukewarm,
Let us take the words as they lie in our Way, what more true then that jesus christ knows our works? that we Are neither hight nor cold? and so Because we Are lukewarm,
How fit are we in some sense, viz. in respect of our condition, for that heavenly and spirituall counsell of Christ, v. 18? I counsell thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou maist be rich,
How fit Are we in Some sense, viz. in respect of our condition, for that heavenly and spiritual counsel of christ, v. 18? I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou Mayest be rich,
How exactly seasonable and agreeable is the exhortation to repentance immediately before my Text, be zealous therefore and repent? How doth the fire of Gods judgements,
How exactly seasonable and agreeable is the exhortation to Repentance immediately before my Text, be zealous Therefore and Repent? How does the fire of God's Judgments,
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and his late judgements of fire, conspire as it were to set on this Exhortation to repentance? but if Jesus Christ doe not set it on too by his own powerfull spirit, all is to no purpose.
and his late Judgments of fire, conspire as it were to Set on this Exhortation to Repentance? but if jesus christ do not Set it on too by his own powerful Spirit, all is to no purpose.
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This behold, saith he, is a particle of stirring up, it forcibly strikes upon the eares and heart, that they should attend to those things that are spoken:
This behold, Says he, is a particle of stirring up, it forcibly strikes upon the ears and heart, that they should attend to those things that Are spoken:
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shall we let him knock till his heels ake, as we say? nay till his heart ake? rill his provocations arise to such a height that he will be gone and leave us;
shall we let him knock till his heels ache, as we say? nay till his heart ache? rill his provocations arise to such a height that he will be gone and leave us;
then thus to serve him, thus to set him packing, with a construction of unkindenesse, that we would not so much as open doores to him? Doth this sound well,
then thus to serve him, thus to Set him packing, with a construction of unkindness, that we would not so much as open doors to him? Does this found well,
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since the times of the Gospel, as God did in the old Testament, before the times of the Law, My spirit shall not alwayes strive with man? In a word, what can we looke for,
since the times of the Gospel, as God did in the old Testament, before the times of the Law, My Spirit shall not always strive with man? In a word, what can we look for,
but that he should call no more, knock no more, waite no more? and then may we not justly say unto our souls? Woe unto us for we have exceedingly sinned.
but that he should call no more, knock no more, wait no more? and then may we not justly say unto our Souls? Woe unto us for we have exceedingly sinned.
When Christ was dealt unkindely with by the Spouse, Cant. 5. (Consider the passage and you will see how nearly it concerneth us) you will finde what pains it cost the Spouse before she and her Beloved met again.
When christ was dealt unkindly with by the Spouse, Cant 5. (Consider the passage and you will see how nearly it concerns us) you will find what pains it cost the Spouse before she and her beloved met again.
saith she, that's well, her awaking heart heard the voice of her Beloved, It is the voice of my Beloved that knocks, saying, Open to me my Sister, my Love, my Dove, my Ʋndefiled;
Says she, that's well, her awaking heart herd the voice of her beloved, It is the voice of my beloved that knocks, saying, Open to me my Sister, my Love, my Dove, my Ʋndefiled;
Well, Christ doth not only knock and call, and it may be these or such like were the words which Jesus Christ used to the Church of the Laodiceans, notwithstanding their wickednesse, (and indeed I am apt to think so by an inclination of my spirit, which seems rationally to leade me this way,
Well, christ does not only knock and call, and it may be these or such like were the words which jesus christ used to the Church of the Laodiceans, notwithstanding their wickedness, (and indeed I am apt to think so by an inclination of my Spirit, which seems rationally to lead me this Way,
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and that is the reason, that whensoever I shall have ended my Sermons upon this Text, I shall follow them with these words of Christ in this 5th of Cant. v. 2. and the middle part only,
and that is the reason, that whensoever I shall have ended my Sermons upon this Text, I shall follow them with these words of christ in this 5th of Cant v. 2. and the middle part only,
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for my head is filled with dew, and my locks with the drops of the night, as much as if Jesus Christ should have spoken in other words thus, Pray thee my Spouse, my Love, my Sister, my Undefiled, my Dove, my Delight, my any thing, my every thing that is delectable and sweet to me, Pray thee open door, thou little thinkest what pains I have taken to come to thee to night;
for my head is filled with due, and my locks with the drops of the night, as much as if jesus christ should have spoken in other words thus, Pray thee my Spouse, my Love, my Sister, my Undefiled, my Dove, my Delight, my any thing, my every thing that is delectable and sweet to me, Pray thee open door, thou little Thinkest what pains I have taken to come to thee to night;
Jesus Christ being dealt unkindely with withdraws himself, and it gone, the Spouse then gets up when 'twas too late, it seems that he had pleaded so long that she was just rising as I may say, when he was going;
jesus christ being dealt unkindly with withdraws himself, and it gone, the Spouse then gets up when 'twas too late, it seems that he had pleaded so long that she was just rising as I may say, when he was going;
It seems likewise that directly at parting he spake a word for a farewell that pierced her to the very heart and soul, it may be 'twas no more then in one word, Farewell,
It seems likewise that directly At parting he spoke a word for a farewell that pierced her to the very heart and soul, it may be 'twas no more then in one word, Farewell,
Well, but what follows, sad work, Christ knows and your souls know too, if you have any acquaintance with Christ, I sought him but I could not finde him, I called him but he gave me no answer, No! what? Christ give no answer when a poor afflicted soul cals, that's sad, my brethren,
Well, but what follows, sad work, christ knows and your Souls know too, if you have any acquaintance with christ, I sought him but I could not find him, I called him but he gave me no answer, No! what? christ give no answer when a poor afflicted soul calls, that's sad, my brothers,
and I tell you my Brethren and Sisters, love-sicknesse is heavy sicknesse, What sicknesse like it? 'Tis an affliction greater then beating, wounding, robbing, especially if spiritual, the Spouse tels you that plainly,
and I tell you my Brothers and Sisters, lovesickness is heavy sickness, What sickness like it? It's an affliction greater then beating, wounding, robbing, especially if spiritual, the Spouse tells you that plainly,
for though beaten, wounded, rob'd, and •ob'd by those that should have comforted her, yet all her complaint seems to be, that her Beloved was gone, that he had withdrawn himself that she could not finde him,
for though beaten, wounded, robbed, and •obed by those that should have comforted her, yet all her complaint seems to be, that her beloved was gone, that he had withdrawn himself that she could not find him,
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and as if she were able to do no more, she cries out to the Daughters of Jerusalem, (by which I think you may understand such afflicted souls as are beginning to look after Christ,
and as if she were able to do no more, she cries out to the Daughters of Jerusalem, (by which I think you may understand such afflicted Souls as Are beginning to look After christ,
and being young do groan like little young children after him) To these I say she cries out, (as being most probably likely to tell her some news of Christ,
and being young do groan like little young children After him) To these I say she cries out, (as being most probably likely to tell her Some news of christ,
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because of his tendernesse to such souls, as being perpetually ready to succour them) And how doth she cry out to them? truly she speaks as if she were now fainting,
Because of his tenderness to such Souls, as being perpetually ready to succour them) And how does she cry out to them? truly she speaks as if she were now fainting,
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And what think ye now (my sweet Friends) is it good slieghting of Christ? Is it good refusing of him? Doth the Sppuse think so? No. And What can you think so that have heard this experiment? Take need, Take heed, my Brethren, what ye do;
And what think you now (my sweet Friends) is it good slieghting of christ? Is it good refusing of him? Does the Sppuse think so? No. And What can you think so that have herd this experiment? Take need, Take heed, my Brothers, what you do;
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If ye refuse to hearken and to yeeld up your affections as well as your ears to the words which he speaks, what know you whether he will speak again for ever? You cannot say absolutely,
If you refuse to harken and to yield up your affections as well as your ears to the words which he speaks, what know you whither he will speak again for ever? You cannot say absolutely,
If you slieght the burning light of that Candle, yet consider betime, that 'tis too great a boldness, to play and dally with the Spirit of God, who is a consuming fire:
If you slieght the burning Light of that Candle, yet Consider betime, that it's too great a boldness, to play and dally with the Spirit of God, who is a consuming fire:
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For Gods sake, for Christs sake, for the Conversion of Souls sake, for your Childrens sake, methinks these concernments should have some prevalency with you;
For God's sake, for Christ sake, for the Conversion of Souls sake, for your Children's sake, methinks these concernments should have Some prevalency with you;
By all these, and all the mercies of God, if ever Christ knocks, deal but as civilly with him as generally we do with strangers, ask him, Who's at doore? he will answer you doubtlesse, 'Tis I, 'Tis I, Pray you open and let me come in,
By all these, and all the Mercies of God, if ever christ knocks, deal but as civilly with him as generally we do with Strangers, ask him, Who's At door? he will answer you doubtless, It's I, It's I, Pray you open and let me come in,
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But what will he do when he comes in? He will do any thing that is good for us, he will sweep the house, clense our hearts, wash away our sins, wash our garments,
But what will he do when he comes in? He will do any thing that is good for us, he will sweep the house, cleanse our hearts, wash away our Sins, wash our garments,
These things done, he will make ready a Feast for us, a Feast of fat things, and when all is ready he will sit down with us, he will sup with us, nay, his Father will sup with us too, he with him, both with us, we with them;
These things done, he will make ready a Feast for us, a Feast of fat things, and when all is ready he will fit down with us, he will sup with us, nay, his Father will sup with us too, he with him, both with us, we with them;
and the second Consideration is point of Admiration, I must say something of that too. The word Behold is often used in such a tendency of signification;
and the second Consideration is point of Admiration, I must say something of that too. The word Behold is often used in such a tendency of signification;
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for surely 'tis matter of admiration, that Jesus Christ should stand at the doores of such a wicked people, such ungodly, hypocriticall professors as this Church of the Laodiceans was, we are:
for surely it's matter of admiration, that jesus christ should stand At the doors of such a wicked people, such ungodly, hypocritical professors as this Church of the Laodiceans was, we Are:
looke and wonder I beseech you, he stands at the doore, Cur non aperit, saith Mr. Brightman, Why doth he not open the doores? nay, Cur non effringat fores? Why doth he not breake open doores? say I, he can if he will,
look and wonder I beseech you, he Stands At the door, Cur non Aperitif, Says Mr. Brightman, Why does he not open the doors? nay, Cur non effringat fores? Why does he not break open doors? say I, he can if he will,
the more wicked they, we, all, 'tis shut, yet he will not be gone, for my Text saith, he seeks for entrance fairely, he knocks. He knocks saith my •ext:
the more wicked they, we, all, it's shut, yet he will not be gone, for my Text Says, he seeks for Entrance fairly, he knocks. He knocks Says my •ext:
Let me onely put you in minde, before I come to closer examination, that it may be we shall finde this true, that pulsando vocat, & vocando pulsat, imo demum effringit fores:
Let me only put you in mind, before I come to closer examination, that it may be we shall find this true, that pulsando vocat, & vocando pulsat, imo demum effringit fores:
and from the seven spirits whih are before his throne, and from Jesus Christ, who is the faithfull witnesse, described after to be him that loved us, and hath washed us from our sinnes by his owne bloud.
and from the seven spirits whih Are before his throne, and from jesus christ, who is the faithful witness, described After to be him that loved us, and hath washed us from our Sins by his own blood.
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quod tepidi excommunicandi & de ore suo projiciendi essent, qui ab hominibus boni credebantur (subaudi nec tamen essent) ideo promittit se veracem esse,
quod Tepidi excommunicandi & de over Sue projiciendi essent, qui ab hominibus boni credebantur (subaudi nec tamen essent) ideo Promittit se veracem esse,
and very neere these words, Because, saith he, Jesus Christ was to speake of a wonderfull thing, viz. that lukewarme persons were to be excommunicated by Christ,
and very near these words, Because, Says he, jesus christ was to speak of a wonderful thing, viz. that lukewarm Persons were to be excommunicated by christ,
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and that in these things it might appear that he ought to be beleeved, therefore he cals himself the Amen, or that Amen, as much as to say, My words shall be found to be true, I warrant you, Heaven and Earth shall passe away,
and that in these things it might appear that he ought to be believed, Therefore he calls himself the Amen, or that Amen, as much as to say, My words shall be found to be true, I warrant you, Heaven and Earth shall pass away,
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When therefore you hear Jesus Christ by his Spirit, in his Servants and Ministers, threatning to spue you out of his mouth for your lukewarmnesse, (for do not your consciences tell you to your faces, that you are neither hot nor cold,
When Therefore you hear jesus christ by his Spirit, in his Servants and Ministers, threatening to spue you out of his Mouth for your lukewarmness, (for doe not your Consciences tell you to your faces, that you Are neither hight nor cold,
Beleeve it, eleeve it Gentlemen, If Christ finde you in such a condition and course of sinfulnesse as to do this to you, Evemere ex ere, to spue you out of his mouth, I must be bold to tell you, that it were better for you, that you had never been born,
Believe it, eleeve it Gentlemen, If christ find you in such a condition and course of sinfulness as to do this to you, Evemere ex ere, to spue you out of his Mouth, I must be bold to tell you, that it were better for you, that you had never been born,
You will finde these things true at the length, for he that testifies these things which I have spoken of, is the Amenille Amen, that Amen, not only in whom omnes promissiones, as one observeth upon the place, All the Promises are yea,
You will find these things true At the length, for he that Testifies these things which I have spoken of, is the Amenille Amen, that Amen, not only in whom omnes Promises, as one observeth upon the place, All the Promises Are yea,
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and Amen, but from whom you will finde likewise Omnes comminationes all the threatnings of Christ will be yea and Amen, to those that are out of him, to those that have no part nor portion in him,
and Amen, but from whom you will find likewise Omnes comminationes all the threatenings of christ will be yea and Amen, to those that Are out of him, to those that have no part nor portion in him,
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1. If we consider the greatnesse and majesty of Christ, In that place of the Psalmes which I quoted to you before, he is termed the King of glory. In the Vision which was presented to St John, Rev 1. you finde amongst many other majesticall expressions, that he is described having eyes as a flaming fite, his feet were said to be like fine brasse,
1. If we Consider the greatness and majesty of christ, In that place of the Psalms which I quoted to you before, he is termed the King of glory. In the Vision which was presented to Saint John, Rev 1. you find among many other majestical expressions, that he is described having eyes as a flaming fite, his feet were said to be like fine brass,
as if they burned in a furnace, in his right hand, he is said to have the seven Stars, the Churches, implying, he could protect them or do with them what he would, he could throw them away if he pleased, Out of his mouth it is said there went a sharp two edged Sword, that could cut as fast as it spoke, nay, Heb. 4.12.
as if they burned in a furnace, in his right hand, he is said to have the seven Stars, the Churches, implying, he could Pact them or do with them what he would, he could throw them away if he pleased, Out of his Mouth it is said there went a sharp two edged Sword, that could Cut as fast as it spoke, nay, Hebrew 4.12.
Christ who is there called the Word of God, is said to be quick and powerfull, and sharper then any two-edged Sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit,
christ who is there called the Word of God, is said to be quick and powerful, and sharper then any two-edged Sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and Spirit,
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how shall the dry tree stand, when Jesus Christ shall appear in his glorious and terrible Majesty to judge the world in righteousnesse? If the righteous,
how shall the dry tree stand, when jesus christ shall appear in his glorious and terrible Majesty to judge the world in righteousness? If the righteous,
See what will come on you if you go on in your rebellions against the Lord Christ and his Kingdom that is now coming towards you, you will not sea; him;
See what will come on you if you go on in your rebellions against the Lord christ and his Kingdom that is now coming towards you, you will not sea; him;
or not serve him at all, or bid him be gone, as I said, Christ will pay us with a Lex talionis, he will have a Be gone for us as broad and as long as ours to him;
or not serve him At all, or bid him be gone, as I said, christ will pay us with a Lex Talionis, he will have a Be gone for us as broad and as long as ours to him;
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nay, your own personal miseries and Judgements will not be all, God will lay up your iniquities for your Children, be will reward you and ye shall know it, Job 21.19. he will reward you, nay, he will reward your children, your sweet babes (do not your bowels earn at this?) for your wickednesse;
nay, your own personal misery's and Judgments will not be all, God will lay up your iniquities for your Children, be will reward you and you shall know it, Job 21.19. he will reward you, nay, he will reward your children, your sweet babes (doe not your bowels earn At this?) for your wickedness;
The second thing in him which improves the wonder is this, that he is the party offended, My Brethren, my Brethren, we have wounded him by our transgressions, we have broken him by our sins,
The second thing in him which improves the wonder is this, that he is the party offended, My Brothers, my Brothers, we have wounded him by our transgressions, we have broken him by our Sins,
but should we do so still? Shall we sin against him, offend him for ever? What? so good a Christ so ill entreated? NONLATINALPHABET, God forbid, my Brethren, saith St James in another case, These things ought not so to be.
but should we do so still? Shall we sin against him, offend him for ever? What? so good a christ so ill entreated?, God forbid, my Brothers, Says Saint James in Another case, These things ought not so to be.
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if Jesus Christ will be pleased to stand at the doores of our souls and knock, My Friends, do ye rightly consider what Christ is doing when he is knocking at your doors? I doubt ye do not;
if jesus christ will be pleased to stand At the doors of our Souls and knock, My Friends, do you rightly Consider what christ is doing when he is knocking At your doors? I doubt you do not;
But I will tell you, he is striving to make us Kings, and Priests, and Prophets to our God, that with him we may reign for evermore, he is striving to come in, that he may shew us that the Father hath forgiven us our sins;
But I will tell you, he is striving to make us Kings, and Priests, and prophets to our God, that with him we may Reign for evermore, he is striving to come in, that he may show us that the Father hath forgiven us our Sins;
yea, he will wait to be gracious, dut I beseech you put him not to wait too long, especially when he comes to you in the night, I mean in the night of your soul afflictions:
yea, he will wait to be gracious, dut I beseech you put him not to wait too long, especially when he comes to you in the night, I mean in the night of your soul afflictions:
What? shall we keep him out in the cold? far be it, you see how it concerns you to open and make him welcome, Open, Open ye poor souls, let him come in, he will do you no harm,
What? shall we keep him out in the cold? Far be it, you see how it concerns you to open and make him welcome, Open, Open you poor Souls, let him come in, he will do you no harm,
I have a little application behinde, and if I on the behalf of Jesus Christ, can make any knocking work upon your souls, I shall blesse my God that ever I was born, that have long been afraid that Christ had knockt me off for ever,
I have a little application behind, and if I on the behalf of jesus christ, can make any knocking work upon your Souls, I shall bless my God that ever I was born, that have long been afraid that christ had knocked me off for ever,
before the other be terrified, 'tis for these mourners sakes amongst others, and those others that shall be brought to this condition, that the world stands,
before the other be terrified, it's for these mourners sakes among Others, and those Others that shall be brought to this condition, that the world Stands,
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for if once the number of Gods Jewels shall be compleated, God will then go to gathering up of his Jewels, Jews and Gentiles together, and they shall be mine, saith the Lord, in the day when I make up my Jewels.
for if once the number of God's Jewels shall be completed, God will then go to gathering up of his Jewels, jews and Gentiles together, and they shall be mine, Says the Lord, in the day when I make up my Jewels.
To you then let me first speak, you see who stands at the door, and from whom those motions of Gods Spirit come, whereby your hearts are at any time wrought upon,
To you then let me First speak, you see who Stands At the door, and from whom those motions of God's Spirit come, whereby your hearts Are At any time wrought upon,
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for we finde that when the Ship was tossed with waves in the midst of the sea, (for the wind was contrary) about the fourth watch of the night, Iesus went to them walking on the sea:
for we find that when the Ship was tossed with waves in the midst of the sea, (for the wind was contrary) about the fourth watch of the night, Iesus went to them walking on the sea:
'twas thus with the Disciples, why may it not be so with you? But see ver. 27. Jesus straightway spake unto them saying, be of good checre, it is I, be not afraid.
'twas thus with the Disciples, why may it not be so with you? But see for. 27. jesus straightway spoke unto them saying, be of good checre, it is I, be not afraid.
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If ye can hear Christ saying it is I, it is I, be of good chear, be not afraid, will your afflictions trouble you then? Waire then upon the Lord patiently, you know not how soone Christ will shew himselfe to you;
If you can hear christ saying it is I, it is I, be of good cheer, be not afraid, will your afflictions trouble you then? Waire then upon the Lord patiently, you know not how soon christ will show himself to you;
waite comfortably under your storme, your afflictions cannot last long, the day-starre will arise, and if Jesus Christ give you the morning-starre, will it not be worth all your afflictions, all your sorrowes, all your tossing in these waters? all the troubles you have undergone in your fears? Be of good chear, 'tis I, 'tis I.
wait comfortably under your storm, your afflictions cannot last long, the daystar will arise, and if jesus christ give you the Morning star, will it not be worth all your afflictions, all your sorrows, all your tossing in these waters? all the Troubles you have undergone in your fears? Be of good cheer, it's I, it's I.
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like Christ, with clouds, with the clouds of Gods indignation, with clouds of darknesse and trouble upon your souls for your sinnes, in suffering Christ to knock so oft, to call so long, to cry so loud,
like christ, with Clouds, with the Clouds of God's Indignation, with Clouds of darkness and trouble upon your Souls for your Sins, in suffering christ to knock so oft, to call so long, to cry so loud,
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so that it may be truly said of him, as Christs mother, and brethren and sisters said touching themselves, in seeking Christ, he hath sought you sorrowing;
so that it may be truly said of him, as Christ mother, and brothers and Sisters said touching themselves, in seeking christ, he hath sought you sorrowing;
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You think perhaps you have not, but I can make it apparent ye have, nay and God willing I shall make it appear in a spirituall enquiry after some soule transactions,
You think perhaps you have not, but I can make it apparent you have, nay and God willing I shall make it appear in a spiritual enquiry After Some soul transactions,
before I have ended all my endeavours upon this Text. And what will ye say then touching your wickednesse? must ye not, will ye not say then, 'tis of the Lords mercy we are not consumed? how ye should say lesse I know not:
before I have ended all my endeavours upon this Text. And what will you say then touching your wickedness? must you not, will you not say then, it's of the lords mercy we Are not consumed? how you should say less I know not:
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But to prepare you herein (for this Sermon will be but the shell, the outside, the kernell is to come) be pleased to remember from that which I have already spoken, that when ye sinne against the motions of Gods Spirit (which I am confident hath been long strugling with you,) that in so doing, ye sinne likewise against Christ;
But to prepare you herein (for this Sermon will be but the shell, the outside, the kernel is to come) be pleased to Remember from that which I have already spoken, that when you sin against the motions of God's Spirit (which I am confident hath been long struggling with you,) that in so doing, you sin likewise against christ;
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where reproving the Corinthians for offending the consciences of the Brethren, in eating things offered to Idols, (a thing too usuall in a spirituall sense in these daies) he reproves them,
where reproving the Corinthians for offending the Consciences of the Brothers, in eating things offered to Idols, (a thing too usual in a spiritual sense in these days) he reproves them,
and what, will ye do that? will ye do so indeed? What, we Christians sinne against Christ, that hath made us so, that hath washed us from our sinnes by his own bloud? what we doe it!
and what, will you do that? will you do so indeed? What, we Christians sin against christ, that hath made us so, that hath washed us from our Sins by his own blood? what we do it!
that rather then I will sinne against Christ (which I must doe if I make my brother to offend) I will not eat a bit of flesh as long as the world lasts.
that rather then I will sin against christ (which I must do if I make my brother to offend) I will not eat a bit of Flesh as long as the world lasts.
and yet how many are there that make no bones of this? but let them take heed, that God make not their bones and their hearts into the bargain ake for it.
and yet how many Are there that make no bones of this? but let them take heed, that God make not their bones and their hearts into the bargain ache for it.
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You may observe St Peter, ver. 14. beginning to preach his first Sermon after the ascension, his first work is to take off a mistake, a misapprehension from the people, touching themselves, These men are not drunken, as ye suppose.
You may observe Saint Peter, ver. 14. beginning to preach his First Sermon After the Ascension, his First work is to take off a mistake, a misapprehension from the people, touching themselves, These men Are not drunken, as you suppose.
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At ver. 22. his Sermon begins to pinch close, for he speakes plainely, Ye men of Israel, heare these words, Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you, by miracles, wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye your selves know.
At for. 22. his Sermon begins to pinch close, for he speaks plainly, You men of Israel, hear these words, jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you, by Miracles, wonders and Signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as you your selves know.
and said unto Peter, and to the rest of the Apostles, Men and brethren what shall we doe? When they heard this, that the same Jesus whom they had crucified, was exalted by God to be Lord and Christ;
and said unto Peter, and to the rest of the Apostles, Men and brothers what shall we do? When they herd this, that the same jesus whom they had Crucified, was exalted by God to be Lord and christ;
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this, oh this pricked them to the quick, this shivered them all to pieces, this divided betwixt the joynts and marrow, it broke downe all opposition, Men and brethren what shall we doe? such wretches, such vile creatures as we are never were in the world.
this, o this pricked them to the quick, this shivered them all to Pieces, this divided betwixt the Joints and marrow, it broke down all opposition, Men and brothers what shall we do? such wretches, such vile creatures as we Are never were in the world.
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I must tell you, that whilest ye rebell against the workings of the Spirit of God, ye do at once sinne against Father, Sonne and holy Ghost, all at one stroake (as I may say:) A time bath been,
I must tell you, that whilst you rebel against the workings of the Spirit of God, you do At once sin against Father, Son and holy Ghost, all At one stroke (as I may say:) A time bath been,
and that your actions especially in some, have entrenched and bordered much upon the chanell of such actions as do leade directly to the grand sinne, the unpardonable sinne,
and that your actions especially in Some, have entrenched and bordered much upon the channel of such actions as do lead directly to the grand sin, the unpardonable sin,
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nor in the world to come, yet who trembles, whose heart quakes? nay do we not mock at fear? and have not some sucked in such principles that doe utterly overturne all shaking, all trembling, either at the apprehension of their sinnes,
nor in the world to come, yet who trembles, whose heart quakes? nay do we not mock At Fear? and have not Some sucked in such principles that do utterly overturn all shaking, all trembling, either At the apprehension of their Sins,
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or of Gods judgements due to them for their sinne? My friends (for as yet I am no mans declared enemy in the world, do not I tell you the truth? Do not your hearts and consciences bear me witnesse and witnesse for me? If so,
or of God's Judgments due to them for their sin? My Friends (for as yet I am no men declared enemy in the world, do not I tell you the truth? Do not your hearts and Consciences bear me witness and witness for me? If so,
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though you are so hardened that ye cannot cry out, What shall we do? Yet God hath so softned my heart towards you, that I cannot but ask What ye will do? Will ye go on? I trust in God your hearts will not let you say, We will go on,
though you Are so hardened that you cannot cry out, What shall we do? Yet God hath so softened my heart towards you, that I cannot but ask What you will do? Will you go on? I trust in God your hearts will not let you say, We will go on,
but now they have both seen and hated both me and my Father also Would you have a clearer Text? He that hates the Son hates the Father, by the same argument.
but now they have both seen and hated both me and my Father also Would you have a clearer Text? He that hates the Son hates the Father, by the same argument.
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and how saist thou then, Shew us the Father? Would ye have things clearer yet? viz. that Union with Christ is sufficient to make up Union with the Father,
and how Sayest thou then, Show us the Father? Would you have things clearer yet? viz. that union with christ is sufficient to make up union with the Father,
as if he should say, The Father speaks them as well as I, nay, The Father that dwelleth in me he doth the works too, and then he proceeds, Beleeve me (Philip) that I am in the Father and the Father in me;
as if he should say, The Father speaks them as well as I, nay, The Father that dwells in me he does the works too, and then he proceeds, Believe me (Philip) that I am in the Father and the Father in me;
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To evidence this clearly and plainly, I suppose we take it for granted, that the holy Ghost and the holy Spirit are all one, that being granted me as a Suppositum not so much as disputed by your selves;
To evidence this clearly and plainly, I suppose we take it for granted, that the holy Ghost and the holy Spirit Are all one, that being granted me as a Suppositum not so much as disputed by your selves;
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Let me put you in minde of some Texts of Scripture, wherein the same actions being spoken of, you shall finde are in one place implied or expressed plainly to be sins against God, by which I understand to be meant the Father, in another place they are termed sins against Christ, by which name we understand the Sonne,
Let me put you in mind of Some Texts of Scripture, wherein the same actions being spoken of, you shall find Are in one place implied or expressed plainly to be Sins against God, by which I understand to be meant the Father, in Another place they Are termed Sins against christ, by which name we understand the Son,
and their soul lothed the Manna, they call it this light bread; Being in this distresse and affliction, it is said expresly, They spake against God and against Moses, saying, Wherefore have ye brought us up out of Aegypt to die in the Wildernesse? for there is no bread,
and their soul loathed the Manna, they call it this Light bred; Being in this distress and affliction, it is said expressly, They spoke against God and against Moses, saying, Wherefore have you brought us up out of Egypt to die in the Wilderness? for there is no bred,
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here you see plainly the Israclites sinne of murmuring under this affliction, is said expresly to be against God, They murmured against God and against Moses, by which word God (I hope) you will give me leave to understand the Father,
Here you see plainly the Israelites sin of murmuring under this affliction, is said expressly to be against God, They murmured against God and against Moses, by which word God (I hope) you will give me leave to understand the Father,
and never trouble your selves with much scruple or dissatisfaction in the businesse: Let us now go to the next Scripture which ye shall finde, 1 Cor. 10.9. Neither let us tempt Christ, as some of them also tempted, and were destroied of Serpents;
and never trouble your selves with much scruple or dissatisfaction in the business: Let us now go to the next Scripture which you shall find, 1 Cor. 10.9. Neither let us tempt christ, as Some of them also tempted, and were destroyed of Serpents;
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and were destroied of Serpents, Do you desire I should argue now? Is it not plain that that which was called murmuring against God in the Book of Numbers is called tempting of Christ in the Epistle to the Corinthians? For what did the Lord send fiery Serpents among the people? for murmuring against God: For what were they destroied of Serpents? for tempting of Christ: These then were both one,
and were destroyed of Serpents, Do you desire I should argue now? Is it not plain that that which was called murmuring against God in the Book of Numbers is called tempting of christ in the Epistle to the Corinthians? For what did the Lord send fiery Serpents among the people? for murmuring against God: For what were they destroyed of Serpents? for tempting of christ: These then were both one,
unlesse you understand any other destruction of Serpents to be intended by St Paul, then this which was by the biting of the fiery Serpents, mentioned in the Book of Numbers.
unless you understand any other destruction of Serpents to be intended by Saint Paul, then this which was by the biting of the fiery Serpents, mentioned in the Book of Numbers.
For this view my third Text, Isa. 63.10. where the Prophet having in the verse before mentioned the gracious and generall loving kindenesse of the Lord toward his people in the daies of old, sets down in the next words in the beginning of the 10th verse, the general demeanour and carriage of the Israelites his people toward God;
For this view my third Text, Isaiah 63.10. where the Prophet having in the verse before mentioned the gracious and general loving kindness of the Lord towards his people in the days of old, sets down in the next words in the beginning of the 10th verse, the general demeanour and carriage of the Israelites his people towards God;
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Their general posture of actions against God is termed here you see a rebelling and vexing his holy Spirit, certainly if all their wicked actions come under this expression;
Their general posture of actions against God is termed Here you see a rebelling and vexing his holy Spirit, Certainly if all their wicked actions come under this expression;
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thus at one blow (as it were) to strike Father, Son, and holy Ghost in the face? Is this recompence for his mercies in sending Jesus Christ to shed his bloud for your sins, a fair recompence to the Father? Is it equal that such a Lex Talionis should be returned to the Son, that we should thus grieve and vex the holy Spirit? Certainly if there be any fear of God before out eyes,
thus At one blow (as it were) to strike Father, Son, and holy Ghost in the face? Is this recompense for his Mercies in sending jesus christ to shed his blood for your Sins, a fair recompense to the Father? Is it equal that such a Lex Talionis should be returned to the Son, that we should thus grieve and vex the holy Spirit? Certainly if there be any Fear of God before out eyes,
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as when we say, If I could, I would tread thee under my foot, My Brethren, my brethren, what do ye lesse when ye do so resist the motions of Gods good Spirit, that ye cannot endure to hear him speak to you? Nay,
as when we say, If I could, I would tread thee under my foot, My Brothers, my brothers, what do you less when you do so resist the motions of God's good Spirit, that you cannot endure to hear him speak to you? Nay,
or the like, presently they take the first occasion they can of setting themselves against their own mercies, they cannot endure the Lord to speak as it were one word more:
or the like, presently they take the First occasion they can of setting themselves against their own Mercies, they cannot endure the Lord to speak as it were one word more:
And therefore choaking him as soon as they can, they run presently into a Refuge of lies, good fellowship, drinking, musick, some pastime or other to stop the mouth of conscience which would be convincing them of sinne, of righteousnesse, of judgement to come,
And Therefore choking him as soon as they can, they run presently into a Refuge of lies, good fellowship, drinking, music, Some pastime or other to stop the Mouth of conscience which would be convincing them of sin, of righteousness, of judgement to come,
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and by arguments drawn from thence would stagger them at their sinful courses, but none of that I thank you, their sins and they cannot part company so easily,
and by Arguments drawn from thence would stagger them At their sinful courses, but none of that I thank you, their Sins and they cannot part company so Easily,
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With some perhaps he gets a little faiter quarter, they will hear the reproofs, consider the terrors of Gods judgements which are threatned spiritually to their inward man, to reclaim them from their sins,
With Some perhaps he gets a little faiter quarter, they will hear the reproofs, Consider the terrors of God's Judgments which Are threatened spiritually to their inward man, to reclaim them from their Sins,
untill the times of a more full and more gracious dispensation comes, then up they get upon their tiptoes presently, their afflictions are all vanished or banished in a moment;
until the times of a more full and more gracious Dispensation comes, then up they get upon their tiptoes presently, their afflictions Are all vanished or banished in a moment;
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herein miserably mistaking a little arbitrary consolation, which God grants in a designe of supporting the soul, till it be fit for a more gracious dispensation,
herein miserably mistaking a little arbitrary consolation, which God grants in a Design of supporting the soul, till it be fit for a more gracious Dispensation,
2 The work of conviction being strong upon their souls, they are apt to make many fair promises, many strong engagements, that they will do so no more.
2 The work of conviction being strong upon their Souls, they Are apt to make many fair promises, many strong engagements, that they will do so no more.
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or secondly by a long practise of such ungodly eourses they come at length to such a desperate hardnesse of heart, that they conclude there is no hope,
or secondly by a long practice of such ungodly eourses they come At length to such a desperate hardness of heart, that they conclude there is no hope,
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for about a quarter or half a year after, I was thrown down again into the dreadfullest apprehensions of Gods eternall judgements, that ever were presented to any mortall man upon Gods earth,
for about a quarter or half a year After, I was thrown down again into the Dreadfullest apprehensions of God's Eternal Judgments, that ever were presented to any Mortal man upon God's earth,
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but at length the spring is come, and the chirping of Birds hath been heard by me, there was never such mercy shewed, such compassion manifested to any soul in the world;
but At length the spring is come, and the chirping of Birds hath been herd by me, there was never such mercy showed, such compassion manifested to any soul in the world;
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But I tell you, my brethren and friends, my rebellion against Jesus Christ, my standing out against the motions of Gods good Spirit, hath cost me dear,
But I tell you, my brothers and Friends, my rebellion against jesus christ, my standing out against the motions of God's good Spirit, hath cost me dear,
If I say, thesethings will be no means to reclaim you, then I must be bold to tell you, that I cannot say so much as a Judge to a condemned person, Lord have mercy upon your souls, I must leave you to God;
If I say, thesethings will be no means to reclaim you, then I must be bold to tell you, that I cannot say so much as a Judge to a condemned person, Lord have mercy upon your Souls, I must leave you to God;
2. That certainly you have sucked in some desperate principles touching the decree and election of God, which do so poison your souls with hopelesnesse, that,
2. That Certainly you have sucked in Some desperate principles touching the Decree and election of God, which do so poison your Souls with hopelesnesse, that,
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if ye come to hear a Sermon, 'tis for very shame of the world, lest men should account you of no religion, accounting it in all other respects vain and unprofitable, either to hear a Sermon or to serve God at all;
if you come to hear a Sermon, it's for very shame of the world, lest men should account you of no Religion, accounting it in all other respects vain and unprofitable, either to hear a Sermon or to serve God At all;
and the truth is, I much suspect this latter, it having had a strong influence into my own troublesome and dreadfull apprehensions for so long together.
and the truth is, I much suspect this latter, it having had a strong influence into my own troublesome and dreadful apprehensions for so long together.
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but if I cannot, I trust Jesus Christ who is now nigh at hand in his spiritual coming, will vindicate me from the charge of being guilty of other mens transgressions, which (God willing) I will endeavour to my utmost to prevent (if I may be suffered,) but if I alone must be hindred, I hope God will regard my innocency,
but if I cannot, I trust jesus christ who is now High At hand in his spiritual coming, will vindicate me from the charge of being guilty of other men's transgressions, which (God willing) I will endeavour to my utmost to prevent (if I may be suffered,) but if I alone must be hindered, I hope God will regard my innocency,
