The way to true happinesse, or, the way to heaven open'd. In a sermon before the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor and Aldermen of the City of London, Jan. 28. 1654/5 / By Ralph Venning.
THough there is nothing more natural to man, then to seek after happinesse, yet there is nothing that the nature of man is lesse able to finde out then his happinesse.
THough there is nothing more natural to man, then to seek After happiness, yet there is nothing that the nature of man is less able to find out then his happiness.
and Solomon in thi• case) to see if he can finde out what is that good for the soules of the sons of men, which they should do under the Heaven all the dayes of their life, that after this life of dayes is ended, they may enjoy life eternal with God in Heaven.
and Solomon in thi• case) to see if he can find out what is that good for the Souls of the Sons of men, which they should do under the Heaven all the days of their life, that After this life of days is ended, they may enjoy life Eternal with God in Heaven.
and the Preserver of men ) in tender mercy to mankinde, to speak at undry times, ( or by peece-meal, ) and in divers manners unto the Fathers by the Prophets,
and the Preserver of men) in tender mercy to mankind, to speak At undry times, (or by piecemeal,) and in diverse manners unto the Father's by the prophets,
there being no name under heaven but him by which we can be saved, whither then should we go for the discovery ( seeing he only hath the words, ) of eternal life? him I say hath God sent to guide our feet into the way of peace,
there being no name under heaven but him by which we can be saved, whither then should we go for the discovery (seeing he only hath the words,) of Eternal life? him I say hath God sent to guide our feet into the Way of peace,
he doth in the fifteenth verse advise them to beware of false Prophets, that they might not be misled and miscarry in a businesse of so great importance to them:
he does in the fifteenth verse Advice them to beware of false prophets, that they might not be misled and miscarry in a business of so great importance to them:
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1. Not every one that saith, Lord, Lord, by way of Profession, that professeth me to be his Lord, as Joh. 13.13. Ye call me Lord and Master, and ye do well, that is, so far ye do well;
1. Not every one that Says, Lord, Lord, by Way of Profession, that Professes me to be his Lord, as John 13.13. You call me Lord and Master, and you do well, that is, so Far you do well;
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for so I am: but if I am your Lord and Master, where is mine honour? or, as he saith. Luke 6.46. Why call ye me Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say? Why? that is, to what end and purpose, viz. to none;
for so I am: but if I am your Lord and Master, where is mine honour? or, as he Says. Lycia 6.46. Why call you me Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say? Why? that is, to what end and purpose, viz. to none;
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What will it avail to have the name to live, and to be dead while we live? to have the name of a Christian and not to be as our name is? Many a ship hath had the name of Safeguard and Good speed, that yet hath miscarried and been cast away.
What will it avail to have the name to live, and to be dead while we live? to have the name of a Christian and not to be as our name is? Many a ship hath had the name of Safeguard and Good speed, that yet hath miscarried and been cast away.
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Many a man hath had a good name, and yet (alas!) hath made a bad end, a very bad end, whose end hath been to be punished with everlasting destruction, from the presence of him, whom they have called, Lord, Lord;
Many a man hath had a good name, and yet (alas!) hath made a bad end, a very bad end, whose end hath been to be punished with everlasting destruction, from the presence of him, whom they have called, Lord, Lord;
for not every one that saith, &c. 2. Not every one that saith, Lord, Lord, by way of prayer; as they, Matth. 25.11. Lord, Lord, open to us; and they, Luke 13.25. Lord, Lord, open to us.
for not every one that Says, etc. 2. Not every one that Says, Lord, Lord, by Way of prayer; as they, Matthew 25.11. Lord, Lord, open to us; and they, Lycia 13.25. Lord, Lord, open to us.
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3. Not every one that saith, Lord, Lord, by way of Appeal, as in verse 22. Many shall say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy Name? have we not? we make our appeal to thee, we call thee to witnesse, and make thee our Judge.
3. Not every one that Says, Lord, Lord, by Way of Appeal, as in verse 22. Many shall say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy Name? have we not? we make our appeal to thee, we call thee to witness, and make thee our Judge.
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Thus the Name of the Lord is often called, too too often called upon, as by them in Jerem. 42.5. The Lord, (say they) be witnesse between thee and us.
Thus the Name of the Lord is often called, too too often called upon, as by them in Jeremiah 42.5. The Lord, (say they) be witness between thee and us.
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Not every one that saith, Lord, Lord, &c. By the Kingdome of Heaven, is to be understood, that state of blessednesse after this life, called elsewhere salvation, glory and eternal life.
Not every one that Says, Lord, Lord, etc. By the Kingdom of Heaven, is to be understood, that state of blessedness After this life, called elsewhere salvation, glory and Eternal life.
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Shall not he that made the eye, see? shall not he that made the eare, heare? shall not he that made the heart, know what is therein? Surely, saith David, Psal. 139. thou understandest my thoughts, and there is not a word in my tongue,
Shall not he that made the eye, see? shall not he that made the ear, hear? shall not he that made the heart, know what is therein? Surely, Says David, Psalm 139. thou Understandest my thoughts, and there is not a word in my tongue,
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2. As to the termes I premise this also, That these phrases, the Will of God, the Word of God, the Work of God, the Commands of God, &c. are all equivalent, and signifie the same thing. So then,
2. As to the terms I premise this also, That these phrases, the Will of God, the Word of God, the Work of God, the Commands of God, etc. Are all equivalent, and signify the same thing. So then,
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but for that which endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man giveth you. Whence by the way observe, that Gods giving and mans labouring are not inconsistent:
but for that which Endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man gives you. Whence by the Way observe, that God's giving and men labouring Are not inconsistent:
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But, say they, ver. 28. What shall we do, that we may work the works of God? Jesus answered, v. 29. and said unto them, This is the work, (that is, the Will of God) that ye believe on him whom he hath sent.
But, say they, ver. 28. What shall we do, that we may work the works of God? jesus answered, v. 29. and said unto them, This is the work, (that is, the Will of God) that you believe on him whom he hath sent.
And, beloved, I ground it further on this rule, which is an undeniable one, and for not attending whereunto we have had so many needless, groundlesse and unprofitable disputes in the world.
And, Beloved, I ground it further on this Rule, which is an undeniable one, and for not attending whereunto we have had so many needless, groundless and unprofitable disputes in the world.
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and therefore annexeth salvation to distinct graces. Sometime 'tis, He that believeth shall be saved; Elsewhere, He that calleth upon the Name of the Lord shall be saved;
and Therefore annexeth salvation to distinct graces. Sometime it's, He that Believeth shall be saved; Elsewhere, He that calls upon the Name of the Lord shall be saved;
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Now all these and the like are complex & comprehensive Propositions, and contain more in them then they make shew of ( for God spcaks much in a little, ) acts and duties of Religion, being (as Moralists speak of their vertues, inter se connexae ) linked together in a golden chaine.
Now all these and the like Are complex & comprehensive Propositions, and contain more in them then they make show of (for God spcaks much in a little,) acts and duties of Religion, being (as Moralists speak of their Virtues, inter se connexae) linked together in a golden chain.
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as the Apostle James saith, ch. 2.14. What doth it profit my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? Can faith save him? No, no more then saying, Be ye warmed will warme any;
as the Apostle James Says, changed. 2.14. What does it profit my brothers, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? Can faith save him? No, no more then saying, Be you warmed will warm any;
'Tis not any one thing, but things that pertain to the Kingdome of God, Acts 1.3. 'Tis not thing, but things that accompany, ( or, as it may be better read, containe) salvation, Heb. 6.9. and he that takes one for all without all, will finde it nothing at all. A part is no portion.
It's not any one thing, but things that pertain to the Kingdom of God, Acts 1.3. It's not thing, but things that accompany, (or, as it may be better read, contain) salvation, Hebrew 6.9. and he that Takes one for all without all, will find it nothing At all. A part is no portion.
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when he gets them to take Religion into pieces, and then takes one piece for Religion. One cries up God, another cries up Christ, another faith, another love, another good works;
when he gets them to take Religion into Pieces, and then Takes one piece for Religion. One cries up God, Another cries up christ, Another faith, Another love, Another good works;
but what is God without Christ, or Christ without faith, or faith without love, or love without works? but now take God in Christ, by faith which worketh by love to the keeping of the Commandments of God, and this is pure Religion.
but what is God without christ, or christ without faith, or faith without love, or love without works? but now take God in christ, by faith which works by love to the keeping of the commandments of God, and this is pure Religion.
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and as containing all, by comparing these places of Scripture; in 1 Cor. 7.19. you reade that Circumcision is nothing, and uncircumcision is nothing, but keeping the Commandments of God.
and as containing all, by comparing these places of Scripture; in 1 Cor. 7.19. you read that Circumcision is nothing, and uncircumcision is nothing, but keeping the commandments of God.
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that's that which availeth, or is all in all. Yet in Gal. 6.15. he saith, Neither Circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but a new creature; that's all in all:
that's that which availeth, or is all in all. Yet in Gal. 6.15. he Says, Neither Circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but a new creature; that's all in all:
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and yet for all this, as if all this were nothing, he tells us in, Col. 3.11. that Christ is all and in all, cashiering both Circumcision and uncircumcision, as formerly.
and yet for all this, as if all this were nothing, he tells us in, Col. 3.11. that christ is all and in all, cashiering both Circumcision and uncircumcision, as formerly.
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and none but they who do the Will of God, ( in the sense explained ) shall enter into the Kingdome of Heaven,) though I might say, Ipse dixit, Christ himself hath said it, what need we any further witnesse? seeing we know and are assured that his witnesse is true;
and none but they who do the Will of God, (in the sense explained) shall enter into the Kingdom of Heaven,) though I might say, Ipse dixit, christ himself hath said it, what need we any further witness? seeing we know and Are assured that his witness is true;
the harmony and consent of Scriptures, to clear up this point, to evince and evidence the truth thereof, to be past a contradiction, and without controversie.
the harmony and consent of Scriptures, to clear up this point, to evince and evidence the truth thereof, to be passed a contradiction, and without controversy.
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For ye have need of Patience, that after ye have done the Will of God, ye might receive the Promise, viz. of the Kingdom of Heaven, or eternal life;
For you have need of Patience, that After you have done the Will of God, you might receive the Promise, viz. of the Kingdom of Heaven, or Eternal life;
I say not to insist on these, I shall proceed to prove the Point. 1. From the testimony that God hath given of the persons already gone to Heaven; viz. that they were such;
I say not to insist on these, I shall proceed to prove the Point. 1. From the testimony that God hath given of the Persons already gone to Heaven; viz. that they were such;
so that Euoch was a believing walker, or a walking believer, and as such translated. The second instance is David, of him its said, Acts 13.22. that God rais'd him up, and gave testimony to him, saying, I have found David the son of Jesse, a man after mine own heart, who shall fulfil all my Wills;
so that Evoke was a believing walker, or a walking believer, and as such translated. The second instance is David, of him its said, Acts 13.22. that God raised him up, and gave testimony to him, saying, I have found David the son of Jesse, a man After mine own heart, who shall fulfil all my Wills;
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Now that David also in serving the Will of God, acted as a believer, is evident from Hebr. 11.32, 33. What shall I ( what need is there that I should ) say more? for the time would faile me, to speak of Gideon, &c. and of David also, who by faith wrought righteousnesse, &c. so that David also,
Now that David also in serving the Will of God, acted as a believer, is evident from Hebrew 11.32, 33. What shall I (what need is there that I should) say more? for the time would fail me, to speak of gideon, etc. and of David also, who by faith wrought righteousness, etc. so that David also,
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as in the verse following the text, Depart from me ye Workers of iniquity. And so again, Luke 13.27. Depart from me all ye that work iniquity; yea, yet again, Mat. 25.41. Depart from me ye cursed into everlasting fire;
as in the verse following the text, Depart from me you Workers of iniquity. And so again, Lycia 13.27. Depart from me all you that work iniquity; yea, yet again, Mathew 25.41. Depart from me you cursed into everlasting fire;
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Now how comes this to passe that men are Workers of iniquity? but from unbeliefe, as by comparing a few texts will eafily appear, Eph. 2.2. You were dead in trespasses and sins, wherein ye walked, according to the Prince of the power of the aire, that is, according to his Will, who still worketh in the children of disobedience, the word is of unbelief; their disobedience was of unbelief;
Now how comes this to pass that men Are Workers of iniquity? but from unbelief, as by comparing a few texts will Easily appear, Ephesians 2.2. You were dead in Trespasses and Sins, wherein you walked, according to the Prince of the power of the air, that is, according to his Will, who still works in the children of disobedience, the word is of unbelief; their disobedience was of unbelief;
but them that believed not? so we see that they could not enter in because of unbelief, Heb. 3.18, 19. by reason of which unbelief, they were workers of iniquity.
but them that believed not? so we see that they could not enter in Because of unbelief, Hebrew 3.18, 19. by reason of which unbelief, they were workers of iniquity.
Hence we have these solemn cautions given us, Hebr. 3.12. Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, to depart from the living God;
Hence we have these solemn cautions given us, Hebrew 3.12. Take heed, brothers, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, to depart from the living God;
and again, Heb. 4.1, 2. let us therefore fear, lest a promise being left of entring in, any of you should come short, viz. through unbeliefe, as 'tis, ver. 11. Let us labour therefore to enter into rest,
and again, Hebrew 4.1, 2. let us Therefore Fear, lest a promise being left of entering in, any of you should come short, viz. through unbelief, as it's, ver. 11. Let us labour Therefore to enter into rest,
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lest any man fall, after the same example of unbelief. So then you see, beloved, that they that were admitted, did believingly do the Will of God and they that are to be shut out, are such as do from unbelief work iniquity,
lest any man fallen, After the same Exampl of unbelief. So then you see, Beloved, that they that were admitted, did believingly do the Will of God and they that Are to be shut out, Are such as do from unbelief work iniquity,
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but by doing the Will of God. For of knowledge its said, 1 John 2.4. He that saith I know him, and keepeth not his Commandments is a liar, and the truth is not in him:
but by doing the Will of God. For of knowledge its said, 1 John 2.4. He that Says I know him, and Keepeth not his commandments is a liar, and the truth is not in him:
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And as for love, the Apostle is no lesse expresse, in 1 John 5.3. This is the love of God, that we keep his Commandments, and his Commandments are not grievous.
And as for love, the Apostle is no less express, in 1 John 5.3. This is the love of God, that we keep his commandments, and his commandments Are not grievous.
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Well then, you see that no man hath any ground to expect entrance into the Kingdome of Heaven, that doth not do the Will of God, that doth not walk with God in faith and obedience,
Well then, you see that no man hath any ground to expect Entrance into the Kingdom of Heaven, that does not do the Will of God, that does not walk with God in faith and Obedience,
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But if this that hath been said should not be thought sufficient, but you will needs yet have further witnesse, proof and evidence of this truth, I will give you six Scripture-demonstrations of it.
But if this that hath been said should not be Thought sufficient, but you will needs yet have further witness, proof and evidence of this truth, I will give you six Scripture-demonstrations of it.
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Both these Propositions are asserted by Christ himself. The major is laid down in Mat. 20.23. saith he, To sit at my right hand, and on my left hand, ( in the Kingdome, as she prayed before ) is not mine to give ( to any, ) but for whom it is prepared of my Father.
Both these Propositions Are asserted by christ himself. The Major is laid down in Mathew 20.23. Says he, To fit At my right hand, and on my left hand, (in the Kingdom, as she prayed before) is not mine to give (to any,) but for whom it is prepared of my Father.
Then shall the King say to them on his right hand, Come ye blessed of my Father, inherit the Kingdome prepared for you, viz. you, who did my Fathers Will, who fed me when I was hungry, clothed me when I was naked, &c. which ( as the Apostle James saith, James 1.27.) is pure Religion,
Then shall the King say to them on his right hand, Come you blessed of my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you, viz. you, who did my Father's Will, who fed me when I was hungry, clothed me when I was naked, etc. which (as the Apostle James Says, James 1.27.) is pure Religion,
And that we must be made meet to be Partakers before we partake, is clear from Col. 1.12. where the Apostle exhorts them, ( having pray'd ) that they might give thanks to the Father, who had made them meet to be Partakers of the inheritance of the Saints in light, who had fitted them for the Kingdome of Heaven, for that's the inheritance of the Saints in light;
And that we must be made meet to be Partakers before we partake, is clear from Col. 1.12. where the Apostle exhorts them, (having prayed) that they might give thanks to the Father, who had made them meet to be Partakers of the inheritance of the Saints in Light, who had fitted them for the Kingdom of Heaven, for that's the inheritance of the Saints in Light;
Now when we were under that power, we wereled by him at his Will, as Eph. 2.2, 3. We were at his beck and bidding, his Will was our Law, therefore to be translated from thence into the Kingdom of Christ, can denote no lesse then our obedience to him,
Now when we were under that power, we wereled by him At his Will, as Ephesians 2.2, 3. We were At his beck and bidding, his Will was our Law, Therefore to be translated from thence into the Kingdom of christ, can denote no less then our Obedience to him,
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and heires of the (or as the margin hath it, of that) Kingdome, which he hath promised to them that love him? and who they are we were told before, such as keep his Commandments,
and Heirs of the (or as the margin hath it, of that) Kingdom, which he hath promised to them that love him? and who they Are we were told before, such as keep his commandments,
None but the friends of God shall inherit the Kingdome of God, as for his enemies that would not that be should reign over them, they shall never reign with him;
None but the Friends of God shall inherit the Kingdom of God, as for his enemies that would not that be should Reign over them, they shall never Reign with him;
Abraham was Gods friend, and Paradise it self is called Abrahams bosome, and the state of our glory in one part of it is this, we shall sit down with Abraham the friend of God, (with Isaac and Jacob, and the rest of the friends of God,) in his Kingdome.
Abraham was God's friend, and Paradise it self is called Abrahams bosom, and the state of our glory in one part of it is this, we shall fit down with Abraham the friend of God, (with Isaac and Jacob, and the rest of the Friends of God,) in his Kingdom.
But who are his friends then? that Christ will tell us, Matth. 12.50. Whosoever shall do the Will of my Father, which is in Heaven, or (as Mark rendens it) the Will of God;
But who Are his Friends then? that christ will tell us, Matthew 12.50. Whosoever shall do the Will of my Father, which is in Heaven, or (as Mark rendens it) the Will of God;
and sister, and mother, my nearest and dearest friends. Yet a more (if a more) pregnant place may be produced, John 15.14. where Christ saith to his disciples, Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you.
and sister, and mother, my nearest and dearest Friends. Yet a more (if a more) pregnant place may be produced, John 15.14. where christ Says to his Disciples, You Are my Friends, if you do whatsoever I command you.
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except a man be born again, or from above, or (as elsewhere) of God, he cannot see (which is expounded, v. 5. unlesse he be borne of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter into) the Kingdome of God;
except a man be born again, or from above, or (as elsewhere) of God, he cannot see (which is expounded, v. 5. unless he be born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter into) the Kingdom of God;
Now there are none borne of God, but this is their character, 1 John 2.29. Ye know that every one that's borne of him doth righteousnesse, and again, 1 John 3. Whosoever is borne of God doth not commit sin, because he is borne of God;
Now there Are none born of God, but this is their character, 1 John 2.29. You know that every one that's born of him does righteousness, and again, 1 John 3. Whosoever is born of God does not commit since, Because he is born of God;
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Thus (I think) I have fully proved and demonstrated this to be the truth of God according to the Scriptures, that they and none but they shall enter into the Kingdome of Heaven, who do the Will of God.
Thus (I think) I have Fully proved and demonstrated this to be the truth of God according to the Scriptures, that they and none but they shall enter into the Kingdom of Heaven, who do the Will of God.
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But happily there may be this question moved, if it be thus, Who then can be saved? when Christ had said that it was hard, (and it is no lesse hard to this day) for a rich man to enter into the Kingdom of God, They have so much bag and baggage,
But happily there may be this question moved, if it be thus, Who then can be saved? when christ had said that it was hard, (and it is no less hard to this day) for a rich man to enter into the Kingdom of God, They have so much bag and baggage,
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by which Will, viz. done and accomplish't by him, we are sanctified, by the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all, Heb. 10. Now its great consolation to us, we are not to make a purchase by our doing the Will of God, we are not to obey,
by which Will, viz. done and accomplished by him, we Are sanctified, by the offering of the body of jesus christ once for all, Hebrew 10. Now its great consolation to us, we Are not to make a purchase by our doing the Will of God, we Are not to obey,
2. Doing the Will of God here, if you take it for works only, is not that whereby we are justified, but that which doth justifie that we are justified,
2. Doing the Will of God Here, if you take it for works only, is not that whereby we Are justified, but that which does justify that we Are justified,
and by which our faith is made perfect, as the Apostle saith concerning Abraham, James 2.22. 'Tis not that which doth give us our title to Heaven, but doth prove, that we have a title given us.
and by which our faith is made perfect, as the Apostle Says Concerning Abraham, James 2.22. It's not that which does give us our title to Heaven, but does prove, that we have a title given us.
but the flesh is weak, Matth. 26.41. and upon this account 'tis, that Christ tells his Father, John 17.6. that his disciples had kept his Word, though they failed very often, because their heart was to it.
but the Flesh is weak, Matthew 26.41. and upon this account it's, that christ tells his Father, John 17.6. that his Disciples had kept his Word, though they failed very often, Because their heart was to it.
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4. By doing the Will of God, here is not to be understood such an exactness as will not dispense with any failings, that if a man fall short in any thing he should perish and be undone, according to that of the Law, cursed be he that confirmeth not all the words of this Law to do them, Deut. 27.26.
4. By doing the Will of God, Here is not to be understood such an exactness as will not dispense with any failings, that if a man fallen short in any thing he should perish and be undone, according to that of the Law, cursed be he that confirmeth not all the words of this Law to do them, Deuteronomy 27.26.
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For from this rigour and curse we are free by Christ Jesus, he being made a curse for us, Gal. 3.13. but that which is required of us hereby, is a continual care of doing, and making it our businesse to do the Will of God; as I make appear thus; Mat. 7.13. saith Christ, Enter in at the strait gate;
For from this rigour and curse we Are free by christ jesus, he being made a curse for us, Gal. 3.13. but that which is required of us hereby, is a continual care of doing, and making it our business to do the Will of God; as I make appear thus; Mathew 7.13. Says christ, Enter in At the strait gate;
for if ye do these things ye shall never fall, but an entrance shall be ministred to you abundantly, into the everlasting Kingdome of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
for if you do these things you shall never fallen, but an Entrance shall be ministered to you abundantly, into the everlasting Kingdom of our Lord and Saviour jesus christ.
and therefore, Phil. 2.12, 13. when the Apostle had said, Work out your salvation with fear and trembling, He presently addes by way of encouragement, God worketh in you both to will and to do.
and Therefore, Philip 2.12, 13. when the Apostle had said, Work out your salvation with Fear and trembling, He presently adds by Way of encouragement, God works in you both to will and to do.
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This very Doctrine which I have handled, was preach't by Christ upon this Querie; there was that said unto him Luke 13.23. Are there few that shall be saved? and he said by way of answer, Strive to enter;
This very Doctrine which I have handled, was preached by christ upon this Querie; there was that said unto him Lycia 13.23. are there few that shall be saved? and he said by Way of answer, Strive to enter;
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in 1 Cor. 6.9, 10. saith he Know ye not, that the unrighteous shall not inherit the Kingdom of God? the unrighteous, that's a large word, who are they? why, Be not deceiv'd,
in 1 Cor. 6.9, 10. Says he Know you not, that the unrighteous shall not inherit the Kingdom of God? the unrighteous, that's a large word, who Are they? why, Be not deceived,
nor drunkards, saith he, and are none of you such? nor revilers, nor extortioners, and are none of you such? be not deceived, none of these no, not a man of these, thus living and thus dying shall inherit the Kingdom of God: sad!
nor drunkards, Says he, and Are none of you such? nor revilers, nor extortioners, and Are none of you such? be not deceived, none of these no, not a man of these, thus living and thus dying shall inherit the Kingdom of God: sad!
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See another place, Gal. 5.19, &c. Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are adulterie, fornication, uncleannesse, lasciviousnesse, idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulation, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, envyings, murthers, drunkennesse, revellings, and such like;
See Another place, Gal. 5.19, etc. Now the works of the Flesh Are manifest, which Are adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulation, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, envyings, murders, Drunkenness, revellings, and such like;
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Doth not the whole world almost i• in some or other of these? is not this the fruit it brings forth? Well, what will become of them? The Apostle tells us, v. 21. Of the which I tell you,
Does not the Whole world almost i• in Some or other of these? is not this the fruit it brings forth? Well, what will become of them? The Apostle tells us, v. 21. Of the which I tell you,
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Beloved, what do we think will become of us? are these things to us but as a tale that is told? how dare we say that we believe these Scriptures and yet walk in these sins? If men did beleeve that sin were a soul-damning thing, would men be so prodigal to sin away their souls to hell? Do men love themselves no better then to damne themselves? be not deceived, the Scripture is true,
beloved, what do we think will become of us? Are these things to us but as a tale that is told? how Dare we say that we believe these Scriptures and yet walk in these Sins? If men did believe that since were a Soul damning thing, would men be so prodigal to since away their Souls to hell? Do men love themselves no better then to damn themselves? be not deceived, the Scripture is true,
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For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous (what, mark I beseech you, what bouts the Scripture hath at the covetous man, he is alwayes reckoned up among the worst of sinners,
For this you know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous (what, mark I beseech you, what bouts the Scripture hath At the covetous man, he is always reckoned up among the worst of Sinners,
But now to leave the rabble and common sort of sinners in the world, and look a little into the more refined sort of men, the professing world, and how little is that? and among Professours separate them that have but a forme of Godlinesse,
But now to leave the rabble and Common sort of Sinners in the world, and look a little into the more refined sort of men, the professing world, and how little is that? and among Professors separate them that have but a Form of Godliness,
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Methinks, beloved, it might make our hearts to ake within us, and 'tis strange that our countenances are not changed, that our faces do not gather palenesse, that our thoughts are not troubled, (like Belshazzars ) so that the joints of our loines were loosed,
Methinks, Beloved, it might make our hearts to ache within us, and it's strange that our countenances Are not changed, that our faces do not gather paleness, that our thoughts Are not troubled, (like Belshazzars) so that the Joints of our loins were loosed,
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and do what duty we have neglected, by We need such an after-wisdom as repentance is, who have brought our selves so much behindhand by former folly. repenting of both;
and do what duty we have neglected, by We need such an after-wisdom as Repentance is, who have brought our selves so much behindhand by former folly. repenting of both;
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Christ tells us plainly, that unlesse our righteousnesse, (our practical righteousnesse) exceed the righteousnesse of the Scribes and Pharisees, we shall in no case, (mark that) in no case enter into the Kingdome of Heaven, Matth. 5.20.
christ tells us plainly, that unless our righteousness, (our practical righteousness) exceed the righteousness of the Scribes and Pharisees, we shall in no case, (mark that) in no case enter into the Kingdom of Heaven, Matthew 5.20.
his whole soul went after this, to be found in Christ Jesus, and to have that righteousnesse which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousnesse which is of God by faith, Phil. 3. And mark, what influence this had upon his practice;
his Whole soul went After this, to be found in christ jesus, and to have that righteousness which is through the faith of christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith, Philip 3. And mark, what influence this had upon his practice;
and therefore when he was ready to be offered, and the time of his departure was at hand, he could triumph in this, that he had fought a good fight, finished his course, kept the faith;
and Therefore when he was ready to be offered, and the time of his departure was At hand, he could triumph in this, that he had fought a good fight, finished his course, kept the faith;
Of what concernment is it then to mens present and future peace and happinesse to do the Will of God? But I may not enlarge too much; I will proceed to
Of what concernment is it then to men's present and future peace and happiness to do the Will of God? But I may not enlarge too much; I will proceed to
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A third Inference, which is this, that if it be so, that they and none but they, &c. Then certainly 'tis another guesse matter and businesse to be a Christian,
A third Inference, which is this, that if it be so, that they and none but they, etc. Then Certainly it's Another guess matter and business to be a Christian,
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but where is the Christian all this while? Our blessed Saviour tells us plainly, that it will cost a man something more then all this to be a Christian, 'tis not enough to say, Lord, Lord;
but where is the Christian all this while? Our blessed Saviour tells us plainly, that it will cost a man something more then all this to be a Christian, it's not enough to say, Lord, Lord;
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there's self to be denied, world to be crucified, flesh to be mortified, sin to be subdued, the Will of God to be obeyed, And is all this a small matter? Religion is no idle speculation,
there's self to be denied, world to be Crucified, Flesh to be mortified, sin to be subdued, the Will of God to be obeyed, And is all this a small matter? Religion is no idle speculation,
nor a bare Profession, a forme of Godlinesse, a round of duties, but the life of Religion lies in living it, in bringing the whole (inward and outward) man to the obedience of God;
nor a bore Profession, a Form of Godliness, a round of duties, but the life of Religion lies in living it, in bringing the Whole (inward and outward) man to the Obedience of God;
The Christian is a new creature, the putting off the old man which is corrupt, according to deceitful lusts, the being renewed in the spirit of a mans minde,
The Christian is a new creature, the putting off the old man which is corrupt, according to deceitful Lustiest, the being renewed in the Spirit of a men mind,
that they might walk worthy of God to all well-pleasing, he prayes, v. 11. in relation thereunto, that they might be strengthened with all might according to his glorious power, viz. that whereby he is able to subdue all things unto himselfe,
that they might walk worthy of God to all Well-pleasing, he prays, v. 11. in Relation thereunto, that they might be strengthened with all might according to his glorious power, viz. that whereby he is able to subdue all things unto himself,
as the prayer is, Heb. 13.20, 21. Now the God of Peace, that brought again from the dead the Lord Jesus, make you perfect in every good work to do his Will, working in you that which is well-pleasing in his sight.
as the prayer is, Hebrew 13.20, 21. Now the God of Peace, that brought again from the dead the Lord jesus, make you perfect in every good work to do his Will, working in you that which is Well-pleasing in his sighed.
I think and am confident, (let men talk at what rate they please) that when the best in the world come to die, they will say with the great Cardinal, Tutius est, 'Tis safer to ground our hopes upon what Christ hath done and suffered,
I think and am confident, (let men talk At what rate they please) that when the best in the world come to die, they will say with the great Cardinal, Tutius est, It's safer to ground our hope's upon what christ hath done and suffered,
5. I infer this, without derogation from, or contradiction to the former, that Christs doing the Will of God doth not exclude our (or exempt us from) doing the Will of God.
5. I infer this, without derogation from, or contradiction to the former, that Christ doing the Will of God does not exclude our (or exempt us from) doing the Will of God.
I must live by it, if I live for ever, but yet (beloved) I say this, God forbid, far be it from us, let it not, it must not by any meanes be, that any of us should think, that the obedience of Christ doth free us from obedience;
I must live by it, if I live for ever, but yet (Beloved) I say this, God forbid, Far be it from us, let it not, it must not by any means be, that any of us should think, that the Obedience of christ does free us from Obedience;
and delivered us from, by putting an end to righteousnesse by the works of the Law, shall we neglect to do righteous works? did Christ do his Fathers Will, that we might do our own? that we might live as we list? God forbid; be not deceived, notwithstanding what Christ hath done, we may go to hell if we be found Workers of iniquity.
and Delivered us from, by putting an end to righteousness by the works of the Law, shall we neglect to do righteous works? did christ do his Father's Will, that we might do our own? that we might live as we list? God forbid; be not deceived, notwithstanding what christ hath done, we may go to hell if we be found Workers of iniquity.
Are not we his Workmanship created (that is, new created) unto good works? Is not he that is of God made to us righteousnesse, made sanctification and redemption from all iniquity? Can we think that he will take our sins from us,
are not we his Workmanship created (that is, new created) unto good works? Is not he that is of God made to us righteousness, made sanctification and redemption from all iniquity? Can we think that he will take our Sins from us,
Wo to them that say, as Psal. 12. With our tongue we will prevail, our lips are our own, who is Lord over us? Alas, poor soules! you are not your own, your soules are not yours, your bodies are not yours, they are bought with a price,
Woe to them that say, as Psalm 12. With our tongue we will prevail, our lips Are our own, who is Lord over us? Alas, poor Souls! you Are not your own, your Souls Are not yours, your bodies Are not yours, they Are bought with a price,
there they might hear Dives crying out, I am tormented in this flame, and have not so much as one little drop of water to cool my tongue, there they may hear poor damned souls, cursing themselves for their madnesse, that for the pleasures of sin, (which are but for a moment) they should lose the pleasures of Heaven,
there they might hear Dives crying out, I am tormented in this flame, and have not so much as one little drop of water to cool my tongue, there they may hear poor damned Souls, cursing themselves for their madness, that for the pleasures of since, (which Are but for a moment) they should loose the pleasures of Heaven,
'tis not for expressions to expresse the unspeakable, the unconceivable miseries, which the fearful and unbelieving, which the workers of iniquity will be in,
it's not for expressions to express the unspeakable, the unconceivable misery's, which the fearful and unbelieving, which the workers of iniquity will be in,
when they shall be cast into, and have their part in the lake, which burneth with fire and brimstone, where they shall be tormented day and night for ever and ever.
when they shall be cast into, and have their part in the lake, which burns with fire and brimstone, where they shall be tormented day and night for ever and ever.
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they shall hear the joyful sound, saying, Come ye blessed of my Father, inherit the Kingdome prepared for you, they shall then sit down with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, at the wedding dinner, which is yet to be kept in Heaven,
they shall hear the joyful found, saying, Come you blessed of my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you, they shall then fit down with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, At the wedding dinner, which is yet to be kept in Heaven,
and scorned for being so precise, for doing the Will of God, shall then be crowned with everlasting glory? Then shall ye return and discern between the righteous and the wicked, between him that serveth God,
and scorned for being so precise, for doing the Will of God, shall then be crowned with everlasting glory? Then shall you return and discern between the righteous and the wicked, between him that serves God,
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now indeed too too many say in works and in their hearts, if not in words, 'Tis in vain to serve God, what profit is there that we keep his Ordinances? the proud are happy, &c. But behold, the day cometh that shall burn like an Oven,
now indeed too too many say in works and in their hearts, if not in words, It's in vain to serve God, what profit is there that we keep his Ordinances? the proud Are happy, etc. But behold, the day comes that shall burn like an Oven,
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Indeed, eye hath not seen, nor eare heard, nor can it enter into the heart of man to conceive the things which God hath laid up for them that do love him.
Indeed, eye hath not seen, nor ear herd, nor can it enter into the heart of man to conceive the things which God hath laid up for them that do love him.
The second word or head is for examination and self-trial, (and I could wish that this sort of catechizing were more in use;) hereby we may know whose we are,
The second word or head is for examination and Self-trial, (and I could wish that this sort of catechizing were more in use;) hereby we may know whose we Are,
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The third word or head is for exhortation, let every one then that names and calls upon the Name of the Lord, as he loves his soule, depart from iniquity;
The third word or head is for exhortation, let every one then that names and calls upon the Name of the Lord, as he loves his soul, depart from iniquity;
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and hatest to be reformed? doest thou think that he will hold thee guiltlesse that takest his Name in vain? Oh no, he will require his Name and glory at thy hands.
and Hatest to be reformed? dost thou think that he will hold thee guiltless that Takest his Name in vain? O no, he will require his Name and glory At thy hands.
What is it to make a good Profession, and not to make good the Profession? what is it to be a Christian as farre as, if it be no further then, a few good words will go? what is it to speak Christ fair, to say Haile Master,
What is it to make a good Profession, and not to make good the Profession? what is it to be a Christian as Far as, if it be no further then, a few good words will go? what is it to speak christ fair, to say Hail Master,
will ye steal, murther, commit adultery, sweare falsely, burn incense to Baal, and walk after other gods, your belly and your covetousnesse? and come and stand before me in this house,
will you steal, murder, commit adultery, swear falsely, burn incense to Baal, and walk After other God's, your belly and your covetousness? and come and stand before me in this house,
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and say, The Temple of the Lord, the Temple of the Lord, the Temple of the Lord are these? Is this house which is called by my Name, become a den of robbers in your eyes? Behold, saith God,
and say, The Temple of the Lord, the Temple of the Lord, the Temple of the Lord Are these? Is this house which is called by my Name, become a den of robbers in your eyes? Behold, Says God,
My beloved, let me beg you for your precious and immortal soules sake, not to dally with God, not to trifle away these few moments of yours, on which eternity depends,
My Beloved, let me beg you for your precious and immortal Souls sake, not to dally with God, not to trifle away these few moments of yours, on which eternity depends,
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but, saith the text, v. 34. They feared not God, for they do not after the Commandments which God commanded Jacob. Alas, my beloved, how often must I say it, 'tis not a forme of Godlinesse, 'tis not saying, Lord, Lord;
but, Says the text, v. 34. They feared not God, for they do not After the commandments which God commanded Jacob. Alas, my Beloved, how often must I say it, it's not a Form of Godliness, it's not saying, Lord, Lord;
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Shall not a Kingdome? shall not of all Kingdomes this Kingdome be glorious in our eyes, which is the Kingdome of glory? The devil offered Christ (as his greatest argument of hope to prevaile by,) the Kingdomes of this world and their glory;
Shall not a Kingdom? shall not of all Kingdoms this Kingdom be glorious in our eyes, which is the Kingdom of glory? The Devil offered christ (as his greatest argument of hope to prevail by,) the Kingdoms of this world and their glory;
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but what's that to this? what's time to eternity? what's earth to Heaven? what are visibles to invisibles? what the things of sense to things of saith? what this glory to that which is to be revealed?
but what's that to this? what's time to eternity? what's earth to Heaven? what Are visibles to invisibles? what the things of sense to things of Says? what this glory to that which is to be revealed?
We all naturally love greatnesse and glory, and can there be greater glory, or more glorious greatnesse then this? to be Kings to God here, Kings with God hereafter,
We all naturally love greatness and glory, and can there be greater glory, or more glorious greatness then this? to be Kings to God Here, Kings with God hereafter,
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and to reign with him more then a thousand years? You see what a do there is in the world (and I wish there be no evil done in the world) for Crowns, Scepters and Kingdomes;
and to Reign with him more then a thousand Years? You see what a doe there is in the world (and I wish there be no evil done in the world) for Crowns, Sceptres and Kingdoms;
No, Lord? we have eaten and drunk in thy presence, we have heard thee preach in our streets, we were the greatest frequenters of Sermons in all the town or countrey;
No, Lord? we have eaten and drunk in thy presence, we have herd thee preach in our streets, we were the greatest frequenters of Sermons in all the town or country;
and God fayes, Who is there? why, here are they that have sate at the upper end of the world, here are famous Citizens, Common-Councel men, yea, it may be Aldermen of the City of London. Alas, we shall never be known under these notions, upon these termes, 'tis not riches,
and God fays, Who is there? why, Here Are they that have sat At the upper end of the world, Here Are famous Citizens, Common-Councel men, yea, it may be Aldermen of the city of London. Alas, we shall never be known under these notions, upon these terms, it's not riches,
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If you say, Open to us, for we are Virgins, we took our lamps, and went out to meet the Bridegroom, the rest slept as well as we, we trimm'd our lamps,
If you say, Open to us, for we Are Virgins, we took our lamps, and went out to meet the Bridegroom, the rest slept as well as we, we trimmed our lamps,
If they and none but they shall enter into heaven, who do the Will of God on earth, let me intreat you to study 1. The What 2. The How 3. The Why of Gods Will.
If they and none but they shall enter into heaven, who do the Will of God on earth, let me entreat you to study 1. The What 2. The How 3. The Why of God's Will.
and apply thine heart to understanding, yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding, if thou seekest her as silver,
and apply thine heart to understanding, yea, if thou Christ After knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding, if thou Seekest her as silver,
Can there be a businesse of greater concernment to us then the saving of our soules? can we take too much pains for that end? is it not a shame that men should be more industrious to be wise for this world,
Can there be a business of greater concernment to us then the Saving of our Souls? can we take too much pains for that end? is it not a shame that men should be more Industria to be wise for this world,
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how rich should we be in knowledge? what treasures of wisdom would our soules be possessed of? We need not doubt it, for our Saviour hath said it, John 7.17.
how rich should we be in knowledge? what treasures of Wisdom would our Souls be possessed of? We need not doubt it, for our Saviour hath said it, John 7.17.
This saith Paul, 2 Cor. 5.9. is our ambition, (so we may reade it,) that whether absent or present, i. e. whether we live or die, we may be (we reade it accepted of him, I would rather reade it actively) acceptable to him, which is as Paul elsewhere expresseth it, Rom. 14.8.
This Says Paul, 2 Cor. 5.9. is our ambition, (so we may read it,) that whither absent or present, i. e. whither we live or die, we may be (we read it accepted of him, I would rather read it actively) acceptable to him, which is as Paul elsewhere Expresses it, Rom. 14.8.
I shall conclude all with what Christ concludes this very discourse, v. 24. Therefore, whosoever heareth these sayings of mine and doth them, I will liken him to a wise man, who built his house upon a rock;
I shall conclude all with what christ concludes this very discourse, v. 24. Therefore, whosoever hears these sayings of mine and does them, I will liken him to a wise man, who built his house upon a rock;
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the rain descended, the floods came, the windes blew, and they (they all) beat upon that house, fell upon it with all their force and violence, but it fell not,
the rain descended, the floods Come, the winds blew, and they (they all) beatrice upon that house, fell upon it with all their force and violence, but it fell not,
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which that you may do and be blessed, The God of peace that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus Christ, the great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting Covenant, make you perfect in every good work to do his Will, working in you that vhich is well-pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever, Amen, Heb. 13.20, 21. FINIS.
which that you may do and be blessed, The God of peace that brought again from the dead our Lord jesus christ, the great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting Covenant, make you perfect in every good work to do his Will, working in you that vhich is Well-pleasing in his sighed, through jesus christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever, Amen, Hebrew 13.20, 21. FINIS.
Only one ground of foure brought forth fruit to salvation. And how few of the old world, when the floodcame, how few of Sodom, when hell came from Heaven.
Only one ground of foure brought forth fruit to salvation. And how few of the old world, when the floodcame, how few of Sodom, when hell Come from Heaven.
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They might hear sinners crying like Cardinal Woolsey, Oh, if we had but taken as much care to please God, as we did to please our own and other mens lusts, he would not have left us to this, both shame and endlesse misery.
They might hear Sinners crying like Cardinal Woolsey, O, if we had but taken as much care to please God, as we did to please our own and other men's Lustiest, he would not have left us to this, both shame and endless misery.
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