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so faith may live in the heart, where the flowre of assurance doth not appear;
so faith may live in the heart, where the flower of assurance does not appear;
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yet this is sure, there is so much wrought in the heart of every believer by Gods Spirit as he can bottom his hope upon;
yet this is sure, there is so much wrought in the heart of every believer by God's Spirit as he can bottom his hope upon;
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as for instance, a high prizing of Christ, an acquiescence in Christ, a rejoycing in his image, a delighting in his word;
as for instance, a high prizing of christ, an acquiescence in christ, a rejoicing in his image, a delighting in his word;
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the weakest believer hath so much to shew as he would not part with for a world.
the Weakest believer hath so much to show as he would not part with for a world.
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2. Assurance is difficult to be obtained; it is a rare jewel, but hard to come by;
2. Assurance is difficult to be obtained; it is a rare jewel, but hard to come by;
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not many Christians have this jewel.
not many Christians have this jewel.
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1. God sees it good sometimes to with-draw assurance from his people, that they may walk humbly;
1. God sees it good sometime to withdraw assurance from his people, that they may walk humbly;
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through the corruption of our nature we are apt to abuse the richest mercies; the Moth breeds in the finest cloth, the Worm in the sweetest fruit;
through the corruption of our nature we Are apt to abuse the Richest Mercies; the Moth breeds in the Finest cloth, the Worm in the Sweetest fruit;
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pride is apt to breed in this sweet fruit of assurance. It is hard for Christians to want assurance, and be content;
pride is apt to breed in this sweet fruit of assurance. It is hard for Christians to want assurance, and be content;
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and to have it, and be humble. 2. Satan doth what he can to way-lay and obstruct our assurance;
and to have it, and be humble. 2. Satan does what he can to waylay and obstruct our assurance;
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he is called the red Dragon, Rev. 12.3.
he is called the read Dragon, Rev. 12.3.
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And how doth he trouble the waters of a Christians peace? If the Divel cannot keep a believer from heaven, he will do what he can to keep him from an heaven upon earth;
And how does he trouble the waters of a Christians peace? If the devil cannot keep a believer from heaven, he will do what he can to keep him from an heaven upon earth;
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he will wrack him with fears and disquiets.
he will wrack him with fears and disquiets.
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If he cannot blot a Christians evidence, yet sometimes he casts such a mist before his eyes, that he cannot read his evidence;
If he cannot blot a Christians evidence, yet sometime he Cast such a missed before his eyes, that he cannot read his evidence;
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the Divel envies that God should have any glory, or the soul any comfort. 3. That we want assurance, the fault for the most is our own;
the devil envies that God should have any glory, or the soul any Comfort. 3. That we want assurance, the fault for the most is our own;
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we walk carelesly, neglect our spiritual watch, let go our hold of promises, comply with temptations;
we walk carelessly, neglect our spiritual watch, let go our hold of promises, comply with temptations;
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no wonder then if we walk in darkness, and are at such a loss, that we cannot tell whether Christ be ours or no;
no wonder then if we walk in darkness, and Are At such a loss, that we cannot tell whither christ be ours or not;
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our uneven carriage grieves the Spirit, whose work it is to seal up assurance;
our uneven carriage grieves the Spirit, whose work it is to seal up assurance;
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if we quench the graces of the Spirit, no wonder if God quench the comforts of the Spirit. 3. Assurance is very sweet;
if we quench the graces of the Spirit, no wonder if God quench the comforts of the Spirit. 3. Assurance is very sweet;
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this wine of Paradise chears the heart; how comfortable is Gods smile!
this wine of Paradise cheers the heart; how comfortable is God's smile!
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the Sun is more refreshing when it shines out, then when it is hid in a cloud;
the Sun is more refreshing when it shines out, then when it is hid in a cloud;
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for want of this knowledge Christ is ours;
for want of this knowledge christ is ours;
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we often hang our Harps upon the Willows, and sit as Israel by the Rivers weeping, Psal. 137.1, 2. A man that hath a rich Mine of gold in his Field,
we often hang our Harps upon the Willows, and fit as Israel by the rivers weeping, Psalm 137.1, 2. A man that hath a rich Mine of gold in his Field,
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yet if he doth not know it is there, he cannot take the comfort of it.
yet if he does not know it is there, he cannot take the Comfort of it.
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One that hath a great Estate befallen him beyond the Seas, yet if ignorant of it, he is as if he had no such Estate.
One that hath a great Estate befallen him beyond the Seas, yet if ignorant of it, he is as if he had no such Estate.
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Hagar had a Well of water by her, but her eyes being held that she saw not the Well, she sat weeping;Hagar had a Well of water by her, but her eyes being held that she saw not the Well, she sat weeping;
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it is the knowledge of an interest gives comfort. Luke 1.47. My spirit rejoyceth in God my Saviour;
it is the knowledge of an Interest gives Comfort. Lycia 1.47. My Spirit Rejoiceth in God my Saviour;
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not a Saviour, but my Saviour. The Rabbins say that Moses dyed with a kiss from Gods mouth;
not a Saviour, but my Saviour. The Rabbis say that Moses died with a kiss from God's Mouth;
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he that knows Christ is his, hath a kiss from Christs lips, he dyes triumphing; assurance puts a man in heaven before his time.
he that knows christ is his, hath a kiss from Christ lips, he dies triumphing; assurance puts a man in heaven before his time.
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4. Assurance is very useful, it will put us upon service for Christ. 1. It will put us upon active obedience;
4. Assurance is very useful, it will put us upon service for christ. 1. It will put us upon active Obedience;
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assurance will not (as the Papists say) breed security in the soul, but agility; it will make us mount up with wings, as Eagles, in holy duties;
assurance will not (as the Papists say) breed security in the soul, but agility; it will make us mount up with wings, as Eagles, in holy duties;
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faith makes us living, assurance make us lively; if we know that Christ is ours, we shall never think we can love him enough,
faith makes us living, assurance make us lively; if we know that christ is ours, we shall never think we can love him enough,
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or serve him enough. 2 Cor. 5.14. The love of Christ constrains us.
or serve him enough. 2 Cor. 5.14. The love of christ constrains us.
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Assurance is like wings to the Bird, like oyle to the Lamp, like weights to the Clock, it sets all the wheels of obedience a going;
Assurance is like wings to the Bird, like oil to the Lamp, like weights to the Clock, it sets all the wheels of Obedience a going;
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assurance is a whetstone to the graces, it stirs up hope, love, zeal; faith makes a Christian walk, 2 Cor. 5.7. assurance makes him run: Nehem. 8.10. The joy of the Lord is your strength.
assurance is a whetstone to the graces, it stirs up hope, love, zeal; faith makes a Christian walk, 2 Cor. 5.7. assurance makes him run: Nehemiah 8.10. The joy of the Lord is your strength.
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Assurance breeds such joy in the soul, as doth derive and issue forth strength for duty.
Assurance breeds such joy in the soul, as does derive and issue forth strength for duty.
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2. Assurance will put us upon passive obedience:
2. Assurance will put us upon passive Obedience:
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Rom. 5.3, 5. We glory in tribulation, because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts. Rom. 5.3, 5. We glory in tribulation, Because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts.
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He that hath Christs love shed into his heart, will be willing to shed his blood for Christ;
He that hath Christ love shed into his heart, will be willing to shed his blood for christ;
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he who knows Christ is his, will come to him with Peter upon the waters; he comforts himself with this,
he who knows christ is his, will come to him with Peter upon the waters; he comforts himself with this,
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though he lose all for Christ, he shall find all in Christ.
though he loose all for christ, he shall find all in christ.
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Mr. Fox speaks of a woman in Queen Maries dayes, who when the adversaries threatned to take her husband from her, she answered, Christ is my husband; when they threatned to take away her children, she answered, Christ is better to me than ten sons;
Mr. Fox speaks of a woman in Queen Mary's days, who when the Adversaries threatened to take her husband from her, she answered, christ is my husband; when they threatened to take away her children, she answered, christ is better to me than ten Sons;
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when they threatned to take away all from her, saith she, Christ is mine, and you cannot take away him from me;
when they threatened to take away all from her, Says she, christ is mine, and you cannot take away him from me;
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that man who is assured Christ is his, will hazard the loss of all for him;
that man who is assured christ is his, will hazard the loss of all for him;
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he knows though he may be a loser for Christ, he cannot be a loser by Christ;
he knows though he may be a loser for christ, he cannot be a loser by christ;
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for Christ is all, and in all. No wonder Saint Paul was willing to be bound, and dye for Christ, Acts 21.13. when he knew that Christ loved him, and had given himself for him, Gal. 2.20.
for christ is all, and in all. No wonder Saint Paul was willing to be bound, and die for christ, Acts 21.13. when he knew that christ loved him, and had given himself for him, Gal. 2.20.
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Though I will not say Paul was proud of his chain, yet he was glad of it, he wore it as a chain of pearle.
Though I will not say Paul was proud of his chain, yet he was glad of it, he wore it as a chain of pearl.
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Quest. But how shall I get this jewel of assurance? Answ. 1. Make duty familiar to you;Quest. But how shall I get this jewel of assurance? Answer 1. Make duty familiar to you;
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when the Spouse sought Christ diligently, she found him joyfully, Cant. 3.4. The Ordinances are the Lattice where Christ looks forth, and gives the soul a smiling aspect.
when the Spouse sought christ diligently, she found him joyfully, Cant 3.4. The Ordinances Are the Lattice where christ looks forth, and gives the soul a smiling aspect.
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As Christ was made known to his Disciples in the breaking of bread, Luke 24.35. so in the use of holy Ordinances, in the breaking of bread, Christ makes a glorious discovery of himself to the soul.
As christ was made known to his Disciples in the breaking of bred, Lycia 24.35. so in the use of holy Ordinances, in the breaking of bred, christ makes a glorious discovery of himself to the soul.
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Christs parents found him in the Temple, Luk. 2.46. They who would find Christ with comfort, and have the kisses of his lips, shall be sure to meet with him in the Temple.
Christ Parents found him in the Temple, Luk. 2.46. They who would find christ with Comfort, and have the Kisses of his lips, shall be sure to meet with him in the Temple.
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2. Preserve the virginity of conscience;
2. Preserve the virginity of conscience;
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when the glass is foule you will not poure wine into it, but when it is clean;
when the glass is foul you will not pour wine into it, but when it is clean;
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so when the soul is cleansed from the love of every sin, now God will poure in the sweet wine of assurance . Hebr. 10.22. Let us draw near in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience.
so when the soul is cleansed from the love of every since, now God will pour in the sweet wine of assurance. Hebrew 10.22. Let us draw near in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience.
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Guilt clips the wings of joy;
Gilded clips the wings of joy;
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he who is conscious to himself of secret sin, cannot draw near to God in full assurance; he cannot come with boldness, but blushing; he cannot call God Father, but Judge; assurance is a flowre that grows only in a pure heart;
he who is conscious to himself of secret since, cannot draw near to God in full assurance; he cannot come with boldness, but blushing; he cannot call God Father, but Judge; assurance is a flower that grows only in a pure heart;
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before David prayes for joy, he first prayes for a pure heart. Psal. 51.10. Create in me a clean heart O God.
before David prays for joy, he First prays for a pure heart. Psalm 51.10. Create in me a clean heart Oh God.
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3. Be much in the actings of faith; the more active the childe is in obedience, the sooner he hath his fathers smile;
3. Be much in the actings of faith; the more active the child is in Obedience, the sooner he hath his Father's smile;
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if faith be ready to dye, Rev. 3.2. if it be like Armour hung up, or like a sleepy habit in the soul, never look for assurance.
if faith be ready to die, Rev. 3.2. if it be like Armour hung up, or like a sleepy habit in the soul, never look for assurance.
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God will not speak peace to thee when thou art asleep; it is the lively faith which flourisheth into assurance.
God will not speak peace to thee when thou art asleep; it is the lively faith which flourishes into assurance.
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Abraham had a vigorous, sparkling faith. Rom. 4.18. who against hope believed in hope. That is against the hope of sense he believed in the hope of the promise;Abraham had a vigorous, sparkling faith. Rom. 4.18. who against hope believed in hope. That is against the hope of sense he believed in the hope of the promise;
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and how sweetly doth God manifest himself to Abraham? he calls him his friend, he makes him of his Cabinet-counsel, Gen. 18.17. Shall I hide from Abraham the thing which I do? Wouldst thou have Christ reveal his love to thee? k•ep faith upon the wing;
and how sweetly does God manifest himself to Abraham? he calls him his friend, he makes him of his Cabinet-counsel, Gen. 18.17. Shall I hide from Abraham the thing which I do? Wouldst thou have christ reveal his love to thee? k•ep faith upon the wing;
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this is the Bird which soars aloft, and plucks a bunch of grapes from the true Vine.
this is the Bird which soars aloft, and plucks a bunch of grapes from the true Vine.
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4. If Christ be all, then make him so to you.
4. If christ be all, then make him so to you.
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1. Make Christ all in your understanding, be ambitious to know nothing but Christ. 1 Cor. 2.2. For I determined not to know any thing among you save Jesus Christ.
1. Make christ all in your understanding, be ambitious to know nothing but christ. 1 Cor. 2.2. For I determined not to know any thing among you save jesus christ.
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The Greek word is NONLATINALPHABET, I judged not; I did not think any thing in my judgement worth knowing in comparison of Christ.
The Greek word is, I judged not; I did not think any thing in my judgement worth knowing in comparison of christ.
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Austin saith of Cicero, he liked his eloquence, but he could not take so much delight in reading him, quia Nomen Christi non erat ibi, because he could not finde the Name of Christ there;Austin Says of Cicero, he liked his eloquence, but he could not take so much delight in reading him, quia Nome Christ non erat There, Because he could not find the Name of christ there;
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what will all other knowledge avail a man at his death, who is ignorant of Christ? — Si Christum nescis, nihil est si coetera noscis.
what will all other knowledge avail a man At his death, who is ignorant of christ? — Si Christ Nescis, nihil est si coetera noscis.
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— What is it to have knowledge in Physick? to be able with Esculapius and Galen to discourse of the causes and symptomes of a disease,
— What is it to have knowledge in Physic? to be able with Esculapius and Galen to discourse of the Causes and symptoms of a disease,
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and what is proper to apply, and in the mean time to be ignorant of the healing under Christs wings? What is it to have knowledge in Astronomy, to discourse of the Stars and Planets,
and what is proper to apply, and in the mean time to be ignorant of the healing under Christ wings? What is it to have knowledge in Astronomy, to discourse of the Stars and Planets,
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and to be ignorant of Christ that bright morning star which leads to heaven? what is it to have skill in a shop,
and to be ignorant of christ that bright morning star which leads to heaven? what is it to have skill in a shop,
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and ignorant of that commodity which doth both enrich and crown? what is it to be versed in Musick,
and ignorant of that commodity which does both enrich and crown? what is it to be versed in Music,
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and to be ignorant of Christ, whose blood makes atonement in heaven, and musick in the conscience? what is it to know all the stratagems of War,
and to be ignorant of christ, whose blood makes atonement in heaven, and music in the conscience? what is it to know all the stratagems of War,
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and to be ignorant of the Prince of peace? O make Christ all, be willing to know nothing but Christ;
and to be ignorant of the Prince of peace? Oh make christ all, be willing to know nothing but christ;
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though you may know other things in their due place, yet know Christ in the first place;
though you may know other things in their due place, yet know christ in the First place;
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let the knowledge of Jesus Christ have the preheminence; as the Sun among the lesser Planets.
let the knowledge of jesus christ have the pre-eminence; as the Sun among the lesser Planets.
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This is the crowning knowledge, Prov. 4.18. The prudent are crowned with knowledge. 1. We cannot know our selves unless we know Christ;
This is the crowning knowledge, Curae 4.18. The prudent Are crowned with knowledge. 1. We cannot know our selves unless we know christ;
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he it is who lights us into our hearts, and shews as the spots of our souls, whereby we abhor our selves in dust and ashes.
he it is who lights us into our hearts, and shows as the spots of our Souls, whereby we abhor our selves in dust and Ashes.
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Christ shews us our own vacuity and indigency;
christ shows us our own vacuity and indigency;
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and untill we see our own emptiness, we are not fit to be filled with the golden oyle of mercy.
and until we see our own emptiness, we Are not fit to be filled with the golden oil of mercy.
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2. We cannot know God, but through Christ, 2 Cor. 4.6. Out of Christ God is terrible, he is a consuming fire;
2. We cannot know God, but through christ, 2 Cor. 4.6. Out of christ God is terrible, he is a consuming fire;
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it is through Christ that we know God as a friend; oh then treasure up the knowledge of Christ;
it is through christ that we know God as a friend; o then treasure up the knowledge of christ;
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he is the golden ladder by which we ascend to heaven;
he is the golden ladder by which we ascend to heaven;
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to be ignorant of Christ, is as if a man were poysoned, and there were an herb in the garden could cure him,
to be ignorant of christ, is as if a man were poisoned, and there were an herb in the garden could cure him,
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but he is ignorant of that herb. 2. Make Christ all in your affections. 1. Desire nothing but Christ, he is the accumulation of all good things.
but he is ignorant of that herb. 2. Make christ all in your affections. 1. Desire nothing but christ, he is the accumulation of all good things.
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Ye are compleat in him, Col. 2.10. Christ is the Christians perfection; what should the soul desire less? what can it desire more ? Psal. 73.25. Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire besides thee. You Are complete in him, Col. 2.10. christ is the Christians perfection; what should the soul desire less? what can it desire more? Psalm 73.25. Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire beside thee.
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David had his Crown and his Throne to delight in; I but it was the presence of Christ he chiefly thirsted after;David had his Crown and his Throne to delight in; I but it was the presence of christ he chiefly thirsted After;
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without Christ all his other comforts were not only emptiness, but bitterness. 2. Love nothing but Christ;
without christ all his other comforts were not only emptiness, but bitterness. 2. Love nothing but christ;
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love is the choycest affection, it is the purest stream of the soul, it is the richest jewel the creature hath to bestow;
love is the Choicest affection, it is the Purest stream of the soul, it is the Richest jewel the creature hath to bestow;
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oh if Christ be all, love him better than all;
o if christ be all, love him better than all;
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let your Rivers still run into this golden Sea. Every mans heart is set upon his treasure;
let your rivers still run into this golden Sea. Every men heart is Set upon his treasure;
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in Christ there are unsearchable riches, Ephes. 3.8.
in christ there Are unsearchable riches, Ephesians 3.8.
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Though the Angels have lived so long in heaven, yet to this day they know not how rich Christ is.
Though the Angels have lived so long in heaven, yet to this day they know not how rich christ is.
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Take the most precious pearle or Diamond that is, and the Jeweller can set the full value of it;
Take the most precious pearl or Diamond that is, and the Jeweller can Set the full valve of it;
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he can say, This is worth so much, and no more;
he can say, This is worth so much, and no more;
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but the riches of Christ are unsearchable, it cannot be said he is worth so much, and no more;
but the riches of christ Are unsearchable, it cannot be said he is worth so much, and no more;
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neither man or Angel are able to set the full value of the pearle of price;
neither man or Angel Are able to Set the full valve of the pearl of price;
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and shall not Jesus Christ lie nearest our hearts? shall he not have the cream of our love?
and shall not jesus christ lie nearest our hearts? shall he not have the cream of our love?
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Consider 1. If you love other things, when they dye your love is lost; but Christ lives for ever to requite your love.
Consider 1. If you love other things, when they die your love is lost; but christ lives for ever to requite your love.
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2. You may love other things in the excess, but you cannot love Christ in the excess. MARY LOVED MUCH, Luke 7.47. but not too much; if Christ cannot be prized enough, he cannot be loved too much;
2. You may love other things in the excess, but you cannot love christ in the excess. MARY LOVED MUCH, Lycia 7.47. but not too much; if christ cannot be prized enough, he cannot be loved too much;
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the Angels in heaven cannot love Christ to his worth. 3. When you love other things, you love that which is worse than your selves;
the Angels in heaven cannot love christ to his worth. 3. When you love other things, you love that which is Worse than your selves;
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if you love a fair house, a pleasant garden, a curious picture, these things are worse than your selves;
if you love a fair house, a pleasant garden, a curious picture, these things Are Worse than your selves;
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if I would love any thing more intensly and ardently, it should be something which is better than my self,
if I would love any thing more intensely and ardently, it should be something which is better than my self,
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and that is Jesus Christ. He who is all, let him have all; give him your love who desires it most, and deserves it best.
and that is jesus christ. He who is all, let him have all; give him your love who Desires it most, and deserves it best.
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— Minus te amat qui aliquid tecum amat. — 3. Make Christ all in your abilities, do all in his strength. Ephes. 6.10. Be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
— Minus te amat qui Aliquid tecum amat. — 3. Make christ all in your abilities, do all in his strength. Ephesians 6.10. Be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
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When you are to resist a tentation, to mortifie a corruption, do not go out in your own strength,
When you Are to resist a tentation, to mortify a corruption, do not go out in your own strength,
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but in the strength of Christ: Be strong in the Lord.
but in the strength of christ: Be strong in the Lord.
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Some go out to duty in the strength of parts, and go out against sin in the strength of resolutions, and they come home foiled. Alas!
some go out to duty in the strength of parts, and go out against since in the strength of resolutions, and they come home foiled. Alas!
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what are our resolutions, but like the green withs which did binde Sampson! a sinful heart will soon break these;
what Are our resolutions, but like the green withs which did bind Sampson! a sinful heart will soon break these;
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do as David when he was to go against Goliah, saith he, I come to thee in the Name of the Lord.
do as David when he was to go against Goliath, Says he, I come to thee in the Name of the Lord.
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So say to thy Goliah-lust, I come to thee in the Name of Christ. Then we conquer, when the Lyon of the Tribe of Judah marcheth before us;
So say to thy Goliah-lust, I come to thee in the Name of christ. Then we conquer, when the lion of the Tribe of Judah marches before us;
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Christ is called an horn of salvation, Luke 1.69. The strength of a creature lies in his horn;
christ is called an horn of salvation, Lycia 1.69. The strength of a creature lies in his horn;
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so the strength of a believer lies in this horn of salvation: Oh make Christ all, do all in his strength.
so the strength of a believer lies in this horn of salvation: O make christ all, do all in his strength.
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The Bird may as well flie without wings, as we can do any thing prevailing without Christ. 1 Sam. 2.9. For by strength shall no man prevail.
The Bird may as well fly without wings, as we can do any thing prevailing without christ. 1 Sam. 2.9. For by strength shall no man prevail.
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4. Make Christ all in your aimes, do all to his glory, 1 Pet. 4.11. Let Christ be the center to which all the lines of your actions are drawn;
4. Make christ all in your aims, do all to his glory, 1 Pet. 4.11. Let christ be the centre to which all the lines of your actions Are drawn;
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the hypocrite pretends Christ, but drives on some self-interest, Hos. 10.1. He is like one who pretends to woe for his friend, but is a sutor for himself.
the hypocrite pretends christ, but drives on Some self-interest, Hos. 10.1. He is like one who pretends to woe for his friend, but is a suitor for himself.
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Simon Magus would have given money for the gift of the Holy Ghost, Acts 8.18. but probably the reason was, because he intended to have sold that gift to others;Simon Magus would have given money for the gift of the Holy Ghost, Acts 8.18. but probably the reason was, Because he intended to have sold that gift to Others;
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how many make the Name of Christ a stirrup to get into the saddle of honour and preferment? it is well if some have not made the Crown delinquent for its jewels,
how many make the Name of christ a stirrup to get into the saddle of honour and preferment? it is well if Some have not made the Crown delinquent for its Jewels,
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and the Church for its Lands. The squintey'd hypocrite is the Divels wind-fall; oh make Christ all in your aimes and designs;
and the Church for its Lands. The squinteyed hypocrite is the Devils windfall; o make christ all in your aims and designs;
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in every action propound this question, Will this make for the honour of Christ? will this bring any Revenues into his Exchequer? how happy were it if it might be said of us,
in every actium propound this question, Will this make for the honour of christ? will this bring any Revenues into his Exchequer? how happy were it if it might be said of us,
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as the Angel speaks to the two Maries, Matth. 28.5. I know that ye seek Jesus which was crucified!
as the Angel speaks to the two Mary's, Matthew 28.5. I know that you seek jesus which was Crucified!
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If a man doth not take a right aime, he can never hit the mark;
If a man does not take a right aim, he can never hit the mark;
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he who doth not aime at Gods glory, can never hit the mark of his own salvation.
he who does not aim At God's glory, can never hit the mark of his own salvation.
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5. Make Christ all in your affiance, trust to none but Christ for salvation;
5. Make christ all in your affiance, trust to none but christ for salvation;
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the Papists make Christ something, but not all; they trust partly to Christ, and partly to their own merits;
the Papists make christ something, but not all; they trust partly to christ, and partly to their own merits;
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they pray to Christ and Angels;
they pray to christ and Angels;
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to Christ as a Mediator of Redemption, and to Angels as Mediators of Intercession; they invocate the Virgin Mary for mercy,
to christ as a Mediator of Redemption, and to Angels as Mediators of Intercession; they invocate the Virgae Marry for mercy,
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so mingling her milk with Christs blood; but what is given to others superstitiously, is taken from Christ sacrilegiously;
so mingling her milk with Christ blood; but what is given to Others superstitiously, is taken from christ sacrilegiously;
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they have their Masses, Pennance, extream unction;
they have their Masses, Penance, extreme unction;
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they confess ind•ed Christs blood doth wholly sati•fie for Original sin, but sins after Baptisme committed, they have fountains of their own to wash in.
they confess ind•ed Christ blood does wholly sati•fie for Original since, but Sins After Baptism committed, they have fountains of their own to wash in.
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The Eagles feathers will not mix with other feathers; Christ will not endure to have his blood mixed either with the merits of Saints, or prayers of Angels.
The Eagles Feathers will not mix with other Feathers; christ will not endure to have his blood mixed either with the merits of Saints, or Prayers of Angels.
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Christ will be all in all, or nothing at all.
christ will be all in all, or nothing At all.
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And is there not naturally a spice of Popery in our hearts? we would be grafting happiness upon the stock of our own righteousness;
And is there not naturally a spice of Popery in our hearts? we would be grafting happiness upon the stock of our own righteousness;
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every man (saith Luther ) is born with a Pope in his heart.
every man (Says Luther) is born with a Pope in his heart.
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How ready are we to Idolize our duties and graces, and to draw so much from the stream, as to neglect the Spring!
How ready Are we to Idolise our duties and graces, and to draw so much from the stream, as to neglect the Spring!
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Oh make Christ all in regard of recumbency; let him be your City of refuge to flie to, your Ark to trust to.
O make christ all in regard of recumbency; let him be your city of refuge to fly to, your Ark to trust to.
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It was a good speech of Luther, If I could keep the whole Moral Law, I would not trust to this for justification, I would vail and stoop to Christs merits.
It was a good speech of Luther, If I could keep the Whole Moral Law, I would not trust to this for justification, I would Vail and stoop to Christ merits.
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6. Make Christ all in your joy. Gal. 6.14. God forbid that I should glory, save in the Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ. Luke 1.47. My spirit rejoyceth in God my Saviour.
6. Make christ all in your joy. Gal. 6.14. God forbid that I should glory, save in the Cross of our Lord jesus christ. Luke 1.47. My Spirit Rejoiceth in God my Saviour.
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The Virgin Mary did not so much rejoyce that she was Christs Mother, as that Christ was her Saviour;
The Virgae Marry did not so much rejoice that she was Christ Mother, as that christ was her Saviour;
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she did not so much rejoyce that Christ was conceived in her womb, as that he was formed in her heart;
she did not so much rejoice that christ was conceived in her womb, as that he was formed in her heart;
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how glad was Simeon when he had taken Christ in his arms! Luke 2.29.
how glad was Simeon when he had taken christ in his arms! Lycia 2.29.
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How chearful may that man be who hath taken Christ in the arms of his faith? The wise men when they saw the star, rejoyced with exceeding great joy, Matth. 2.10.
How cheerful may that man be who hath taken christ in the arms of his faith? The wise men when they saw the star, rejoiced with exceeding great joy, Matthew 2.10.
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O Christian, hast thou seen the Lord Jesus? hath this morning Star shined into thy heart with its enlightning, quickning beams? then rejoyce, and be exceeding glad.
O Christian, hast thou seen the Lord jesus? hath this morning Star shined into thy heart with its enlightening, quickening beams? then rejoice, and be exceeding glad.
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Shall others rejoyce in the world, and will not you rejoyce in Christ? how much better is he than all other things? God hath given the men of the world a Crutch to lean on, he hath given thee a Christ to lean on; oh rejoyce in Christ!
Shall Others rejoice in the world, and will not you rejoice in christ? how much better is he than all other things? God hath given the men of the world a Crutch to lean on, he hath given thee a christ to lean on; o rejoice in christ!
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Shall the Malefactor rejoyce, and shall not the Favourite rejoyce? it reflects disparagement upon Christ when his Saints are sad and drooping;
Shall the Malefactor rejoice, and shall not the Favourite rejoice? it reflects disparagement upon christ when his Saints Are sad and drooping;
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is not Christ yours, what would you have more?
is not christ yours, what would you have more?
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Object. 1. But saith one, I am low in the World, and that takes off the Chariot wheels of my joy,Object. 1. But Says one, I am low in the World, and that Takes off the Chariot wheels of my joy,
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and makes me drive heavily?
and makes me drive heavily?
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Answ. But hast thou not Christ? and is not Christ all? Psal. 16.5, 6. The Lord is the portion of my inheritance, Answer But hast thou not christ? and is not christ all? Psalm 16.5, 6. The Lord is the portion of my inheritance,
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and of my cup, the lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places, yea, I have a goodly heritage. and of my cup, the lines Are fallen unto me in pleasant places, yea, I have a goodly heritage.
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Christ is omnibus Thesauris opulentior, an inexhaustible Treasury;
christ is omnibus Thesauris opulentior, an inexhaustible Treasury;
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and he who by faith is united to him, hath a title to all Christs riches. and he who by faith is united to him, hath a title to all Christ riches.
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A beggar being married to a Prince, she hath a right and title to all his Revenues.
A beggar being married to a Prince, she hath a right and title to all his Revenues.
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Object. 2. If indeed I knew Christ were mine, then I could rejoce, but how shall I know that?Object. 2. If indeed I knew christ were mine, then I could rejoce, but how shall I know that?
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Answ. 1. Is thy soul fill'd with anhelations and pantings after Christ? dost thou desire as well water out of Christs sides to cleanse thee,Answer 1. Is thy soul filled with anhelations and pantings After christ? dost thou desire as well water out of Christ sides to cleanse thee,
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as blood out of his sides to save thee? These sighs and groans are stirred up by the Spirit of God, by the beating of this pulse judge of the life of faith in thee;
as blood out of his sides to save thee? These sighs and groans Are stirred up by the Spirit of God, by the beating of this pulse judge of the life of faith in thee;
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a wicked man hath none of these breathings after Christ. Job 21.14. They say unto God depart from us.
a wicked man hath none of these breathings After christ. Job 21.14. They say unto God depart from us.
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Christ and grace are dead commodities, they care not for them; if the heart move Christward, the Spirit as a divine loadstone hath been drawing it.
christ and grace Are dead commodities, they care not for them; if the heart move Christward, the Spirit as a divine Loadstone hath been drawing it.
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2. Hast thou given up thy self by an universal subjection to Christ? art thou his not only by education, but dedication? this is a good sign that Christ is thine. Psal. 27.8. When thou saidst, Seek ye my face, my heart said unto thee, Thy face Lord will I seek. 5. Be thankful for Christ;
2. Hast thou given up thy self by an universal subjection to christ? art thou his not only by education, but dedication? this is a good Signen that christ is thine. Psalm 27.8. When thou Said, Seek you my face, my heart said unto thee, Thy face Lord will I seek. 5. Be thankful for christ;
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God hath done more for you in giving you Christ, than if he had set you with the Princes of the earth, Psal. 113.8. He hath done more for you, than if he had made you Angels;
God hath done more for you in giving you christ, than if he had Set you with the Princes of the earth, Psalm 113.8. He hath done more for you, than if he had made you Angels;
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for by vertue of your marriage-union with Ghrist, you are richer than the Angels. O be thankful for Christ;
for by virtue of your Marriage union with Christ, you Are Richer than the Angels. O be thankful for christ;
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God in giving you Christ, hath done more for you, than if he had given you the whole world;
God in giving you christ, hath done more for you, than if he had given you the Whole world;
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he can make more worlds, but he hath but one Son; as Naomi said to her Daughters, Ruth 1.11. Are there yet any more sons in my womb? Hath God any more sons to give? in short, God cannot give a greater gift than Christ;
he can make more world's, but he hath but one Son; as Naomi said to her Daughters, Ruth 1.11. are there yet any more Sons in my womb? Hath God any more Sons to give? in short, God cannot give a greater gift than christ;
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for in giving Christ, he gives himself to us; and all this calls aloud for thankfulness.
for in giving christ, he gives himself to us; and all this calls aloud for thankfulness.
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Use ult. Here is a breast of comfort to every man that hath Christ, Christ is all, it is good lying at this fountain head. Use ult. Here is a breast of Comfort to every man that hath christ, christ is all, it is good lying At this fountain head.
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When a Christian sees a deficiency in himself, he may fee an all-sufficiency in his Saviour.
When a Christian sees a deficiency in himself, he may fee an All-sufficiency in his Saviour.
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Happy is that people whose God is the Lord. Psal. 144. ult. That servant need not want, who hath his Masters full purse at command;Happy is that people whose God is the Lord. Psalm 144. ult. That servant need not want, who hath his Masters full purse At command;
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he need not want, who hath Christ; for Christ is all and in all.
he need not want, who hath christ; for christ is all and in all.
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What though the Fig-tree doth not flourish, if thou hast Christ the Tree of life, and all fruit growing there? In the houre of death a believer may rejoyce,
What though the Fig tree does not flourish, if thou hast christ the Tree of life, and all fruit growing there? In the hour of death a believer may rejoice,
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when he leaves all, he is possessed of all, as Ambrose said to his friend, I fear not death because I have a good Lord.
when he leaves all, he is possessed of all, as Ambrose said to his friend, I Fear not death Because I have a good Lord.
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So may a godly man say, I fear not death because I have a Christ to go to;
So may a godly man say, I Fear not death Because I have a christ to go to;
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death will but carry me to that torrent of divine pleasure which runs at his right hand for ever more.
death will but carry me to that torrent of divine pleasure which runs At his right hand for ever more.
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I will end with that 1 Thes. 4.18. Wherefore comfort one another with these words.
I will end with that 1 Thebes 4.18. Wherefore Comfort one Another with these words.
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the more noble the object, the more rare the knowledge.
the more noble the Object, the more rare the knowledge.
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Hence it is that Jesus Christ being the most sublime and glorious object, that knowledge which leads us to Christ, must needs be most excellent;
Hence it is that jesus christ being the most sublime and glorious Object, that knowledge which leads us to christ, must needs be most excellent;
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'tis called NONLATINALPHABET, the excellency of the knowledge of Christ, Phil. 3.8.
it's called, the excellency of the knowledge of christ, Philip 3.8.
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So sweet is this knowledge, that Saint Paul determined to know nothing but Christ, 1 Cor. 2.2.
So sweet is this knowledge, that Saint Paul determined to know nothing but christ, 1 Cor. 2.2.
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And indeed what needed he to know more? for Christ is NONLATINALPHABET, all in all. In the Text there is a Negation and an Assumption;
And indeed what needed he to know more? for christ is, all in all. In the Text there is a Negation and an Assump;
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something the Apostle sets down privatively, and something positively. 1. Privatively. Saint Paul tells the Colossians what will not avail them; neque Circumcisio, neque Praeputium;
something the Apostle sets down privatively, and something positively. 1. Privatively. Saint Paul tells the colossians what will not avail them; neque Circumcision, neque Praeputium;
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neither Circumcision, nor uncircumcision availeth, &c. Circumcision was a great priviledge, it w•• a badge and cognizance to distinguish the people of God from those who were exteri and forraign;neither Circumcision, nor uncircumcision availeth, etc. Circumcision was a great privilege, it w•• a badge and cognizance to distinguish the people of God from those who were Exteri and foreign;
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it was a Pale between the Garden enclosed, and the Common. The people of circumcision were a people of Gods circumspection, they were under his eye, and his wing; they were NONLATINALPHABET, his houshold family;
it was a Pale between the Garden enclosed, and the Common. The people of circumcision were a people of God's circumspection, they were under his eye, and his wing; they were, his household family;
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and rather than they should want, God would make the heavens a Granary, and rain down Manna upon them;
and rather than they should want, God would make the heavens a Granary, and rain down Manna upon them;
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he would set the Rock abroach, and make it a living Spring; how glorious was circumcision!
he would Set the Rock abroach, and make it a living Spring; how glorious was circumcision!
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Rom. 9.4, 5. Who are Israelites, to whom pertaineth the adoption and the glory, whose are the Fathers, Rom. 9.4, 5. Who Are Israelites, to whom pertaineth the adoption and the glory, whose Are the Father's,
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and of whom as concerning the flesh Christ came. What rich jewels hung upon Israels Crown!and of whom as Concerning the Flesh christ Come. What rich Jewels hung upon Israel's Crown!
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but in matters of salvation, all this was nothing, neither circumcision, nor uncircumcision, &c. From whence we may observe:
but in matters of salvation, all this was nothing, neither circumcision, nor uncircumcision, etc. From whence we may observe:
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That external priviledges commend no man to God;
That external privileges commend no man to God;
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whether wise, or rich, or noble, this doth not set us off in Gods eye. 1 Cor. 1.26. Not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble are called.
whither wise, or rich, or noble, this does not Set us off in God's eye. 1 Cor. 1.26. Not many wise men After the Flesh, not many mighty, not many noble Are called.
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God sees not as man sees; we are taken with beauty and parts;
God sees not as man sees; we Are taken with beauty and parts;
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these things avail not with God, God lays his left hand on these, as Jacob did upon Manasseh, Gen. 48.14.
these things avail not with God, God lays his left hand on these, as Jacob did upon Manasses, Gen. 48.14.
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God often passeth by those who cast a greater splendor and lustre in the world, and looks upon them of an inferiour Alloy;
God often passes by those who cast a greater splendour and lustre in the world, and looks upon them of an inferior Alloy;
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the reason is, that no flesh should glory in his presence, 1 Cor. 1.29.
the reason is, that no Flesh should glory in his presence, 1 Cor. 1.29.
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If God should graft his grace only upon wisdom and parts, some would be ready to say, My wisdom,
If God should grafted his grace only upon Wisdom and parts, Some would be ready to say, My Wisdom,
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or my eloquence, or my nobility hath saved me; therefore not many wise, not many noble are called.
or my eloquence, or my Nobilt hath saved me; Therefore not many wise, not many noble Are called.
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God will have no priding or vaunting in the creature.
God will have no priding or vaunting in the creature.
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Use. Rest not in outward priviledges or excellencies, these are •o stocks to graft the hopes of salvation upon;Use. Rest not in outward privileges or excellencies, these Are •o stocks to grafted the hope's of salvation upon;
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many of Christs kindred went to hell. Paul is called the servant of the Lord, Rom. 1.1.
many of Christ kindred went to hell. Paul is called the servant of the Lord, Rom. 1.1.
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And James is called the brother of the Lord, Gal. 1.19. It is better to be the servant of the Lord, than the brother of the Lord.
And James is called the brother of the Lord, Gal. 1.19. It is better to be the servant of the Lord, than the brother of the Lord.
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The Virgin Mary was saved, not as she was the mother of Christ, but as she was the daughter of faith;
The Virgae Marry was saved, not as she was the mother of christ, but as she was the daughter of faith;
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'tis grace, not blood gives the precedency;
it's grace, not blood gives the precedency;
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an heart that hath Christ formed in it, is Gods delight, and this brings me to the next.
an heart that hath christ formed in it, is God's delight, and this brings me to the next.
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2. The Apostle sets down something positively; but Christ is all in all; in which words there is,
2. The Apostle sets down something positively; but christ is all in all; in which words there is,
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1. The Subject, Christ; dulce Nomen Jesu, his Name is sweet, it is as oyntment poured forth, Cant. 1.3.
1. The Subject, christ; dulce Nome Jesu, his Name is sweet, it is as ointment poured forth, Cant 1.3.
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It was Jobs wish, Oh that my words were now written, that they were graven with an iron pen,
It was Jobs wish, O that my words were now written, that they were graved with an iron pen,
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and laid in the Rock for ever, Job 19.23.and laid in the Rock for ever, Job 19.23.
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And it is my wish, O that this Name (this sweet Name) of Christ, were now written, that it were graven with the pen of the Holy Ghost in our hearts for ever;
And it is my wish, Oh that this Name (this sweet Name) of christ, were now written, that it were graved with the pen of the Holy Ghost in our hearts for ever;
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the name of Christ hath in it, saith Chrysostom, a thousand treasuries of joy. 2. The Predicate, All in all; Christ is all fulness, all sweetness;
the name of christ hath in it, Says Chrysostom, a thousand treasuries of joy. 2. The Predicate, All in all; christ is all fullness, all sweetness;
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he is all that is imaginable, all that is desirable; he who hath Christ, can have no more, for Christ is all.
he is all that is imaginable, all that is desirable; he who hath christ, can have no more, for christ is all.
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The Proposition out of the words, is, that Jesus Christ is the quintessence of all good things, He is all.
The Proposition out of the words, is, that jesus christ is the quintessence of all good things, He is all.
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1. Sometimes faith is said to be all, Gal. 5.6. nothing availeth but faith; faith is all, organice, as it is an instrument to lay hold on Christ, whereby we are saved;
1. Sometime faith is said to be all, Gal. 5.6. nothing availeth but faith; faith is all, organice, as it is an Instrument to lay hold on christ, whereby we Are saved;
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as a man is saved by catching hold on a Bough. 2. Sometimes the new creature is said to be all, Gal. 6.15. Nothing availeth but a new creature; the new creature is all dispositive, as it qualifies and fits us for glory;
as a man is saved by catching hold on a Bough. 2. Sometime the new creature is said to be all, Gal. 6.15. Nothing availeth but a new creature; the new creature is all dispositive, as it Qualifies and fits us for glory;
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without holiness no man shall see the Lord, Hebr. 12.14. It is a saying of Chrysostom, at the day of judgement God will ask that question as our Saviour did, Matth. 22.20. Whose image and superscription is this? So will God say, Whose image is this? if thou canst not shew him his image consisting in holiness, he will reject thee;without holiness no man shall see the Lord, Hebrew 12.14. It is a saying of Chrysostom, At the day of judgement God will ask that question as our Saviour did, Matthew 22.20. Whose image and superscription is this? So will God say, Whose image is this? if thou Canst not show him his image consisting in holiness, he will reject thee;
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thus the new creature is all.
thus the new creature is all.
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3. Here in the Text Christ is said to be all; but in what sense is Christ all?
3. Here in the Text christ is said to be all; but in what sense is christ all?
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1. Christus omnia eminenter; Christ is all by way of eminency; all good things are eminently to be found in him;
1. Christus omnia Eminently; christ is all by Way of eminency; all good things Are eminently to be found in him;
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as the Sun doth virtually contain in it the light of the lesser stars.
as the Sun does virtually contain in it the Light of the lesser Stars.
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2. Christus omnia derivative, Christ is all by way of derivation; all good things are transmitted and convey'd to us through Christ;
2. Christus omnia derivative, christ is all by Way of derivation; all good things Are transmitted and conveyed to us through christ;
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as your rich commodities, jewels and spices come by Sea; so all heavenly blessings sail to us through the red Sea of Christs blood. Rom. 11.36. Through him are all things.
as your rich commodities, Jewels and spices come by Sea; so all heavenly blessings sail to us through the read Sea of Christ blood. Rom. 11.36. Through him Are all things.
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Christ is that spiritual pipe through which the golden oyle of mercy empties it self into the soul. Christ must needs be all;
christ is that spiritual pipe through which the golden oil of mercy empties it self into the soul. christ must needs be all;
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for in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead, Col. 2.9. He hath a partnership with God the Father. John 16.15. All that the Father hath is mine;
for in him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead, Col. 2.9. He hath a partnership with God the Father. John 16.15. All that the Father hath is mine;
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so that there is enough in him to scatter all our fears, to remove all our burdens, to supply all our wants;
so that there is enough in him to scatter all our fears, to remove all our burdens, to supply all our Wants;
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there can be no defect in that which is infinite. Use 1. Information. And it hath six Branches.
there can be no defect in that which is infinite. Use 1. Information. And it hath six Branches.
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1. It shews us the glorious fulness of Jesus Christ; He is all in all. Christ is a Panoply, a Magazin and Store-house of all spiritual riches; 1. It shows us the glorious fullness of jesus christ; He is all in all. christ is a Panoply, a Magazine and Storehouse of all spiritual riches;
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you may go with the Bee from flowre to flowre, and suck here and there a little sweetness,
you may go with the Bee from flower to flower, and suck Here and there a little sweetness,
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but you will never have enough till you come to Christ; for he is NONLATINALPHABET, all in all.
but you will never have enough till you come to christ; for he is, all in all.
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Now in particular, Christ is all, in six Respects. 1. Christ is all in regard of righteousness. 1 Cor. 1.30. He is made to us righteousness.
Now in particular, christ is all, in six Respects. 1. christ is all in regard of righteousness. 1 Cor. 1.30. He is made to us righteousness.
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The Robe of innocency, like the vail of the Temple, is rent asunder, ours is a ragged righteousness. Isa. 64.6. Our righteousnesses are as filthy rags.
The Robe of innocency, like the Vail of the Temple, is rend asunder, ours is a ragged righteousness. Isaiah 64.6. Our Righteousness Are as filthy rags.
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As under rags the naked body is seen; so under the rags of our righteousness, the body of death is seen;
As under rags the naked body is seen; so under the rags of our righteousness, the body of death is seen;
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we can defile our duties, but they cannot justifie us; but Christ is all in regard of righteousness. Rom. 10.4. Christ is the end of the Law for righteousness to them that believe :
we can defile our duties, but they cannot justify us; but christ is all in regard of righteousness. Rom. 10.4. christ is the end of the Law for righteousness to them that believe:
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That is, through Christ we are as righteous as if we had satisfied the Law in our own persons.
That is, through christ we Are as righteous as if we had satisfied the Law in our own Persons.
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Jacob got the blessing in the garment of his elder brother; so in the garment of Christ our elder brother we obtain the blessing;Jacob god the blessing in the garment of his elder brother; so in the garment of christ our elder brother we obtain the blessing;
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Christs righteousness is a coat woven without seam. 2 Cor. 5. ult. We are made the righteousness of God in him.
Christ righteousness is a coat woven without seam. 2 Cor. 5. ult. We Are made the righteousness of God in him.
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2. Christ is all in regard of Sanctification. 1 Cor. 1.30. He is made to us Sanctification.
2. christ is all in regard of Sanctification. 1 Cor. 1.30. He is made to us Sanctification.
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Sanctification is the spiritual enamel and embroydery of the soul;
Sanctification is the spiritual enamel and embroidery of the soul;
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'tis nothing else but Gods putting upon us the jewels of holiness, the Angels glory by it;
it's nothing Else but God's putting upon us the Jewels of holiness, the Angels glory by it;
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we are made as the Kings daughter, all glorious within, Psal. 45.13. This doth disponere ad coelum, it doth tune and prepare the soul for heaven;
we Are made as the Kings daughter, all glorious within, Psalm 45.13. This does disponere ad coelum, it does tune and prepare the soul for heaven;
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it turns iron into gold, it makes the hea• which was Satans Picture, Christs Epistle. The Virg•• •••her 2.12.
it turns iron into gold, it makes the hea• which was Satan Picture, Christ Epistle. The Virg•• •••her 2.12.
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had their dayes of purification; they 〈 ◊ 〉 first to be perfumed and anointed, and then they were to stand before the King;
had their days of purification; they 〈 ◊ 〉 First to be perfumed and anointed, and then they were to stand before the King;
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we must have the anointing of God, 1 John 2.27. and be perfumed with the graces of the Spirit, those sweet odours, and then we shall stand before the King of heaven;
we must have the anointing of God, 1 John 2.27. and be perfumed with the graces of the Spirit, those sweet odours, and then we shall stand before the King of heaven;
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there must be first our dayes of purification before our dayes of glorification; what a blessed work is this!
there must be First our days of purification before our days of glorification; what a blessed work is this!
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a soul beautified and adorned with grace, is like the coelum stellatum, the firmament bespangled with glittering stars.
a soul beautified and adorned with grace, is like the coelum stellatum, the firmament bespangled with glittering Stars.
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O what a Metamorphize is there! I may allude to that, Cant. 3.6. Who is this that comes out of the wilderness with myrrhe and frankincense, and all the powders of the Merchant? So, who is this that comes out of the wilderness of sin, perfum'd with all the graces of the Spirit? Holiness is the signature and engraving of God upon the soul;
O what a Metamorphize is there! I may allude to that, Cant 3.6. Who is this that comes out of the Wilderness with myrrh and frankincense, and all the powders of the Merchant? So, who is this that comes out of the Wilderness of since, perfumed with all the graces of the Spirit? Holiness is the signature and engraving of God upon the soul;
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but whence is this? Christ is all, he is made to us Sanctification; he it is that sends his Spirit into our hearts to be a refiners fire, to burn up our dross,
but whence is this? christ is all, he is made to us Sanctification; he it is that sends his Spirit into our hearts to be a refiners fire, to burn up our dross,
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and make our graces sparkle like gold in the Furnace; Christ ariseth upon the soul with healing under his wings, Mal. 4.2. He heals the understanding, and saith, Let there be light; he heals the heart by dissolving the stone in his blood;
and make our graces sparkle like gold in the Furnace; christ arises upon the soul with healing under his wings, Malachi 4.2. He heals the understanding, and Says, Let there be Light; he heals the heart by dissolving the stone in his blood;
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he heals the will, by filing off its rebellion. Thus he is all in regard of Sanctification.
he heals the will, by filing off its rebellion. Thus he is all in regard of Sanctification.
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3. Christ is all in regard of Divine acceptance. Eph. 1.6. He hath made us accepted in the Beloved;
3. christ is all in regard of Divine acceptance. Ephesians 1.6. He hath made us accepted in the beloved;
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NONLATINALPHABET; he hath made us Favourites; so Chrysostom and Theophylact render it; through Christ God is propitious to us, and takes all we do in good part.
; he hath made us Favourites; so Chrysostom and Theophylact render it; through christ God is propitious to us, and Takes all we do in good part.
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A wicked man being out of Christ, is out of favour; as his •oughing is sin, Prov. 21.14. so his praying is 〈 ◊ 〉 ••ov. 15.8. God will not come near him, his brea•• infectious;
A wicked man being out of christ, is out of favour; as his •oughing is since, Curae 21.14. so his praying is 〈 ◊ 〉 ••ov. 15.8. God will not come near him, his brea•• infectious;
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God will hear his sins, and not his prayers; but now in Christ God accepts us. Eccles. 9.7.
God will hear his Sins, and not his Prayers; but now in christ God accepts us. Eccles. 9.7.
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Christs various fulness. COL. 3.11. But Christ is all in all. THE Philosopher saith, every Science takes its dignity from the object ;
Christ various fullness. COL. 3.11. But christ is all in all. THE Philosopher Says, every Science Takes its dignity from the Object;
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Go thy way, eat thy bread with joy, and drink thy wine with a merry heart, Go thy Way, eat thy bred with joy, and drink thy wine with a merry heart,
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for God now accepts thy works; for God now accepts thy works;
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as Joseph did present his Brethren before Pharaoh, and brought them into favour with the King, Gen. 47.2.
as Joseph did present his Brothers before Pharaoh, and brought them into favour with the King, Gen. 47.2.
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so the Lord Jesus carries the names of the Saints upon his breast, and presents them before his Father,
so the Lord jesus carries the names of the Saints upon his breast, and presents them before his Father,
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so bringing them into repute and honour;
so bringing them into repute and honour;
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through Christ God will treat and parly with us, he speaks to us, as Isa. 62.4. Thou shalt no more be termed forsaken, but thou shalt be called Hephʐibah, for the Lord delighteth in thee.
through christ God will Treat and parley with us, he speaks to us, as Isaiah 62.4. Thou shalt no more be termed forsaken, but thou shalt be called Hephʐibah, for the Lord delights in thee.
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Through the red glass every thing appears of a red colour;
Through the read glass every thing appears of a read colour;
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through the blood of Christ we look of a sanguine complexion, ruddy and beautiful in Gods eyes.
through the blood of christ we look of a sanguine complexion, ruddy and beautiful in God's eyes.
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4. Christ is all in regard of Divine assistance; a Christians strength lies in Christ: Phil. 4.13. NONLATINALPHABET, I can do all things through Christ.
4. christ is all in regard of Divine assistance; a Christians strength lies in christ: Philip 4.13., I can do all things through christ.
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Whence is it a Christian is able to do duty, to resist tentation, but through Christs strengthning ? Whence is it that a sparkle of grace lives in a Sea of corruption, the storms of persecution blowing,
Whence is it a Christian is able to do duty, to resist tentation, but through Christ strengthening? Whence is it that a sparkle of grace lives in a Sea of corruption, the storms of persecution blowing,
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but that Christ holds this sparkle in the hollow of his hand? Whence is it that the roaring Lyon hath not devoured the Saints,
but that christ holds this sparkle in the hollow of his hand? Whence is it that the roaring lion hath not devoured the Saints,
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but that the Lyon of the Tribe of Judah hath defended them? Christ not only gives us our Crown, but our Shield; he not only gives us our garland when we overcome,
but that the lion of the Tribe of Judah hath defended them? christ not only gives us our Crown, but our Shield; he not only gives us our garland when we overcome,
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but our strength whereby we overcome. Rev. 12.11. They overcame him (that is, the accuser of the Brethren) by the blood of the Lamb.
but our strength whereby we overcome. Rev. 12.11. They overcame him (that is, the accuser of the Brothers) by the blood of the Lamb.
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Christ keeps the Fort-royal of grace that it be not blown up; Peters shield was bruised, but Christ kept it that was not broken.
christ keeps the Fort-royal of grace that it be not blown up; Peter's shield was Bruised, but christ kept it that was not broken.
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I prayed for thee that thy faith fail not, Luke 22.31. NONLATINALPHABET, that it be not in a total Eclipse. The Crown 〈 ◊ 〉 all the Saints victories must be set upon the head of Christ. Rom. 8.38. In all these things we are more than Conquerors through Christ. I prayed for thee that thy faith fail not, Lycia 22.31., that it be not in a total Eclipse. The Crown 〈 ◊ 〉 all the Saints victories must be Set upon the head of christ. Rom. 8.38. In all these things we Are more than Conquerors through christ.
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Write the name of Michael upon all your conquests.
Write the name of Michael upon all your conquests.
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5. Christ is all in regard of pacification; when conscience is in an agony, and burns as hell in the sense of Gods wrath ;
5. christ is all in regard of pacification; when conscience is in an agony, and burns as hell in the sense of God's wrath;
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now Christ is all, he poures the balm of his blood into these wounds; he maketh the storm a calm.
now christ is all, he pours the balm of his blood into these wounds; he makes the storm a Cam.
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Christ doth not only make peace in the Court of heaven, but peace in the Court of conscience;
christ does not only make peace in the Court of heaven, but peace in the Court of conscience;
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he not only makes peace above us, but within us. Joh. 16. ult. That in me ye might have peace;
he not only makes peace above us, but within us. John 16. ult. That in me you might have peace;
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in me tanquam in fonte, saith Cyprian; all our golden streams of peace flow from this fountain. John 14.27. Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you. in me tanquam in Fonte, Says Cyprian; all our golden streams of peace flow from this fountain. John 14.27. Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you.
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Jesus Christ not only purchased peace for us, but speaks peace to us; he is called the Prince of peace, Isa. 9.6. Peace is a flowre of his Crown, he whispers his love to the soul, and sends his Spirit that blessed Dove, which brings an Olive-branch of peace in its mouth, John 16.7. The peace which Christ gives, is peace in trouble. Micah 5.5.
jesus christ not only purchased peace for us, but speaks peace to us; he is called the Prince of peace, Isaiah 9.6. Peace is a flower of his Crown, he whispers his love to the soul, and sends his Spirit that blessed Dove, which brings an Olive-branch of peace in its Mouth, John 16.7. The peace which christ gives, is peace in trouble. micah 5.5.
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And this man shall be the peace, when the Assyrian shall come into our Land, and tread in our Palaces. And this man shall be the peace, when the assyrian shall come into our Land, and tread in our Palaces.
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Kings can proclaim war in a time of peace, but Christ proclaims peace in a time of war.
Kings can proclaim war in a time of peace, but christ proclaims peace in a time of war.
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Oh how sweet is this peace! 'tis pax supra pacem, as Bernard saith: Austin calls it serenitas mentis, a sweet calm and sabbath in the soul;
O how sweet is this peace! it's pax supra pacem, as Bernard Says: Austin calls it serenitas mentis, a sweet Cam and Sabbath in the soul;
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it is a foretaste of glory, it is a bunch of grapes from the true Vine which chears the heart, it passeth all understanding, Phil. 4.7.
it is a foretaste of glory, it is a bunch of grapes from the true Vine which cheers the heart, it passes all understanding, Philip 4.7.
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Thus Christ is all in regard of pacification, he makes peace for us and in us;
Thus christ is all in regard of pacification, he makes peace for us and in us;
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this honey and oyle flows out of the Rock Christ.
this honey and oil flows out of the Rock christ.
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6. Christ is all in regard of remuneration; he it is that crowns us after all our labours and sufferings; he dyed to advance us;
6. christ is all in regard of remuneration; he it is that crowns us After all our labours and sufferings; he died to advance us;
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his lying in the wine-press, was to bring us into the wine-celler; he is gone before to take possession of heaven in the name of all believers. Hebr. 6.20. Whether the fore-runner is for us entred, even Jesus.
his lying in the winepress, was to bring us into the wine-cellar; he is gone before to take possession of heaven in the name of all believers. Hebrew 6.20. Whither the forerunner is for us entered, even jesus.
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— Christ is gone to bespeak a place for the Saints, John 14.2. He makes heaven ready for them, and makes them ready for heaven.
— christ is gone to bespeak a place for the Saints, John 14.2. He makes heaven ready for them, and makes them ready for heaven.
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Thus Christ is all in regard of remuneration. Rev. 22.12. NONLATINALPHABET, Behold, I come quickly, and my reward is with me.
Thus christ is all in regard of remuneration. Rev. 22.12., Behold, I come quickly, and my reward is with me.
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2. If Christ be all, it shews us what a vast disproportion there is between Christ and the creature; there is as much difference as between ens and nihil; Christ is all in all, and the creature is nothing at all. Prov. 23.5. Wilt thou set thine eyes on that which is not? The creature is a non-entity;
2. If christ be all, it shows us what a vast disproportion there is between christ and the creature; there is as much difference as between ens and nihil; christ is all in all, and the creature is nothing At all. Curae 23.5. Wilt thou Set thine eyes on that which is not? The creature is a nonentity;
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though it hath a physical existence, yet considered theologically, it is nothing; 'tis but a gilded shadow, a pleasant fancy;
though it hath a physical existence, yet considered theologically, it is nothing; it's but a gilded shadow, a pleasant fancy;
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when Solomon had sifted out the finest flowre, and distill'd the spirits of all created excellency, here's the Result, ALL WAS VANITY, Eccles. 2.11. The Greek word NONLATINALPHABET for Vain, signifies empty. — O quantum est in rebus inane? — We read the earth in the Creation was void, Gen. 1.2. NONLATINALPHABET so are all earthly comforts void; they are void of that which we think is in them, they are void of satisfaction;
when Solomon had sifted out the Finest flower, and distilled the spirits of all created excellency, here's the Result, ALL WAS VANITY, Eccles. 2.11. The Greek word for Vain, signifies empty. — Oh quantum est in rebus inane? — We read the earth in the Creation was void, Gen. 1.2. so Are all earthly comforts void; they Are void of that which we think is in them, they Are void of satisfaction;
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therefore they are compared to wind, Hos. 12.1. A man can no more fill his heart with the world, than he can fill his belly with the aire he draws in.
Therefore they Are compared to wind, Hos. 12.1. A man can no more fill his heart with the world, than he can fill his belly with the air he draws in.
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Now the creature is said to be nothing in a three-fold sense.
Now the creature is said to be nothing in a threefold sense.
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1. It is nothing to a man in trouble of spirit; if the spirit be wounded, outward things will give no more ease,
1. It is nothing to a man in trouble of Spirit; if the Spirit be wounded, outward things will give no more ease,
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than a Crowne of gold will cure the headache. 2. The creature is nothing to a man that hath heaven in his eye;
than a Crown of gold will cure the headache. 2. The creature is nothing to a man that hath heaven in his eye;
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when Saint Paul had seen that light shining from heaven, surpassing the glory of the Sun, Acts 26.13. though his eyes were open, he saw no man, Acts 9.8. so he that hath the glory of heaven in his eye, is blinde to the world;
when Saint Paul had seen that Light shining from heaven, surpassing the glory of the Sun, Acts 26.13. though his eyes were open, he saw no man, Acts 9.8. so he that hath the glory of heaven in his eye, is blind to the world;
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he sees nothing in it to allure him, or make him willing to stay here. 3. The creature is nothing to one that is dying;
he sees nothing in it to allure him, or make him willing to stay Here. 3. The creature is nothing to one that is dying;
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a man at the houre of death is most serious, and is able to give the truest verdict of things;
a man At the hour of death is most serious, and is able to give the Truest verdict of things;
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now at such a time the world is nothing, 'tis in an Eclipse, the sorrow of it is real, but the joy imaginary.
now At such a time the world is nothing, it's in an Eclipse, the sorrow of it is real, but the joy imaginary.
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Oh then what a vast difference is there between Christ and the creature!
O then what a vast difference is there between christ and the creature!
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Christ is all in all, and the creature nothing at all; yet how many damn their souls for nothing?
christ is all in all, and the creature nothing At all; yet how many damn their Souls for nothing?
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3. It shews whether the soul is to go in the want of all;
3. It shows whither the soul is to go in the want of all;
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go to Christ who is all in all. Dost thou want grace? go to Christ. Col. 2.3. In him are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
go to christ who is all in all. Dost thou want grace? go to christ. Col. 2.3. In him Are hid all the treasures of Wisdom and knowledge.
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Christ is the great Lord Treasurer; go then to Christ;
christ is the great Lord Treasurer; go then to christ;
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say, Lord I am indigent of grace, but in thee are all my fresh springs, fill my Cistern from thy Spring.
say, Lord I am indigent of grace, but in thee Are all my fresh springs, fill my Cistern from thy Spring.
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Lord, I am blinde, thou hast eye-salve to anoint me; I am defiled, thou hast water to cleanse me;
Lord, I am blind, thou hast eyesalve to anoint me; I am defiled, thou hast water to cleanse me;
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my heart is hard, thou hast blood to soften me †: I am empty of grace, bring thy fulness to my emptiness.
my heart is hard, thou hast blood to soften me †: I am empty of grace, bring thy fullness to my emptiness.
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In all our spiritual wants we should repair to Christ, as Jacobs sons did to their brother Joseph; He opened all the store-houses, Gen. 41.56. and gave to his Brethren corn and provision for the way, Gen. 42.25.
In all our spiritual Wants we should repair to christ, as Jacobs Sons did to their brother Joseph; He opened all the storehouses, Gen. 41.56. and gave to his Brothers corn and provision for the Way, Gen. 42.25.
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Thus the Lord hath made Christ our Joseph, our NONLATINALPHABET, Col. 2.3. In him are hid all treasures , Oh then sinners, make out to Christ;
Thus the Lord hath made christ our Joseph, our, Col. 2.3. In him Are hid all treasures, O then Sinners, make out to christ;
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he is all in all; and to encourage you to go to him, remember there is in him not only fulness, but freeness; ho every one that thirsts, come ye to the waters.
he is all in all; and to encourage you to go to him, Remember there is in him not only fullness, but freeness; ho every one that thirsts, come you to the waters.
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Christ is not only full as the honey-comb, but he drops as the honey-comb.
christ is not only full as the honeycomb, but he drops as the honeycomb.
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4. If Christ be all, see here a Christians Inventory; how rich is he that hath Christ !
4. If christ be all, see Here a Christians Inventory; how rich is he that hath christ!
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he hath all that may make him compleatly happy.
he hath all that may make him completely happy.
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Plutarch reports that the wife of Phocion being asked where her jewels were, she answered, My husband and his triumphs are my jewels!Plutarch reports that the wife of Phocion being asked where her Jewels were, she answered, My husband and his Triumphos Are my Jewels!
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so if a Christian be asked where are his riches, he will say, Christ is my riches.
so if a Christian be asked where Are his riches, he will say, christ is my riches.
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A true Saint cannot be poor;
A true Saint cannot be poor;
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if you look into his house, perhaps he hath scarce a bed to lie on. 1 Cor. 4.11. Even to this present houre we both hunger and thirst, and are naked, and have no certain dwelling place.
if you look into his house, perhaps he hath scarce a Bed to lie on. 1 Cor. 4.11. Even to this present hour we both hunger and thirst, and Are naked, and have no certain Dwelling place.
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Come to many a child of God, and bid him make his will, he saith as Peter, Acts 3.6. Silver and gold have I none;
Come to many a child of God, and bid him make his will, he Says as Peter, Acts 3.6. Silver and gold have I none;
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yet he can at the same time make his triumph with the Apostle, 1 Cor. 6.10. As having nothing, yet possessing all;
yet he can At the same time make his triumph with the Apostle, 1 Cor. 6.10. As having nothing, yet possessing all;
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he hath Christ who is all. When a believer can call nothing his, he can say all is his. The Tabernacle was covered with Badgers skins, Exod. 25. yet most of it was of gold;
he hath christ who is all. When a believer can call nothing his, he can say all is his. The Tabernacle was covered with Badgers skins, Exod 25. yet most of it was of gold;
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so a Saint may have a poor covering, ragged cloaths, but he is inlaid with gold, Christ is formed in his heart, and so he is all glorious within.
so a Saint may have a poor covering, ragged clothes, but he is inlaid with gold, christ is formed in his heart, and so he is all glorious within.
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5. How should a Christian sit down satisfied with Christ!
5. How should a Christian fit down satisfied with christ!
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Christ is all. What though he wants other things, is not Christ enough? if a man hath Sunshine, he doth not complain he wants the light of a Candle; christ is all. What though he Wants other things, is not christ enough? if a man hath Sunshine, he does not complain he Wants the Light of a Candle;
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hath not he enough, who hath the unsearchable riches of Christ? I have read of a godly man, who being blinde, his friend asked him if he was not troubled for the want of his sight? he confessed he was;
hath not he enough, who hath the unsearchable riches of christ? I have read of a godly man, who being blind, his friend asked him if he was not troubled for the want of his sighed? he confessed he was;
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why saith his friend, Are you troubled because you want that which flies have, when you have that which Angels have? so I say to a Christian,
why Says his friend, are you troubled Because you want that which flies have, when you have that which Angels have? so I say to a Christian,
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Why art thou troubled for wanting that which a reprobate have, when thou hast that which the glorified Saints have? Thou hast Christ with all his Perquisites and Royalties!
Why art thou troubled for wanting that which a Reprobate have, when thou hast that which the glorified Saints have? Thou hast christ with all his Perquisites and Royalties!
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Suppose a father should deny his son furniture for his house, but should settle all his Land upon him, had he any cause to complain? If God denies thee a little furniture in the world,
Suppose a father should deny his son furniture for his house, but should settle all his Land upon him, had he any cause to complain? If God Denies thee a little furniture in the world,
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but in the mean time settles his Land upon thee, he gives thee the field wherein the pearle of price is hid, hast thou any cause to repine? A Christian that wants necessaries,
but in the mean time settles his Land upon thee, he gives thee the field wherein the pearl of price is hid, hast thou any cause to repine? A Christian that Wants necessaries,
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yet having Christ, he hath the one thing needful. Col. 2.10. Ye are compleat in him;
yet having christ, he hath the one thing needful. Col. 2.10. You Are complete in him;
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what? compleat in Christ, and not content with Christ? Luther saith, the Sea of Gods mercy should swallow up our particular afflictions;
what? complete in christ, and not content with christ? Luther Says, the Sea of God's mercy should swallow up our particular afflictions;
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surely this Sea of Gods love in giving us Christ, should drown all our complaints and grievances;
surely this Sea of God's love in giving us christ, should drown all our complaints and grievances;
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let the Christian take the Harp and the Viol, and bless God. 6. If Christ be all, see the deplorable condition of a Christless person;
let the Christian take the Harp and the Violent, and bless God. 6. If christ be all, see the deplorable condition of a Christless person;
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he is poor, he is worth nothing. Rev. 3.17. Thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, &c. The sadness of a man that wants Christ, will appear in these seven particulars.
he is poor, he is worth nothing. Rev. 3.17. Thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, etc. The sadness of a man that Wants christ, will appear in these seven particulars.
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1. He hath no justification; what a glorious thing is it when a poor sinner is absolved from guilt,
1. He hath no justification; what a glorious thing is it when a poor sinner is absolved from guilt,
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and is declared to be rectus in curia! but this priviledge flows from Christ; all pardons are sealed in his blood. Acts 13.39. NONLATINALPHABET, By him all that believe are justified:
and is declared to be rectus in curia! but this privilege flows from christ; all Pardons Are sealed in his blood. Acts 13.39., By him all that believe Are justified:
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So then he who is out of Christ, is unjustified; the rea• us, or guilt of sin cleaves to him;
So then he who is out of christ, is unjustified; the rea• us, or guilt of since cleaves to him;
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he must be responsible to justice in his own person, and the curse stands in full force against the sinner.
he must be responsible to Justice in his own person, and the curse Stands in full force against the sinner.
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2. He that wants Christ, wants the beauty of holiness; Jesus Christ is a living spring of grace. John 1.14. Full of grace and truth.
2. He that Wants christ, Wants the beauty of holiness; jesus christ is a living spring of grace. John 1.14. Full of grace and truth.
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Now a Christless person is a graceless pe•son, he hath not one shred of holiness.
Now a Christless person is a graceless pe•son, he hath not one shred of holiness.
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The siens must first be engrafted into the stock, before it can receive sap and influence from the root;
The siens must First be engrafted into the stock, before it can receive sap and influence from the root;
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we must first be engrafted into Christ, before we can of his fulness receive grace for grace, John 1.16. A man out of Christ is red with guilt, and black with filth;
we must First be engrafted into christ, before we can of his fullness receive grace for grace, John 1.16. A man out of christ is read with guilt, and black with filth;
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he is an unhallowed person, and dying in that condition, is rendred uncapable of seeing God, Hebr. 12.14. 3. He that wants Christ, hath no true Nobility; it is through Christ that we are akin to God, of the blood-royal of heaven;
he is an unhallowed person, and dying in that condition, is rendered uncapable of seeing God, Hebrew 12.14. 3. He that Wants christ, hath no true Nobilt; it is through christ that we Are akin to God, of the Blood royal of heaven;
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it is through Christ that God is not ashamed to be called our God, Hebr. 11.16.
it is through christ that God is not ashamed to be called our God, Hebrew 11.16.
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But out of Christ we are looked upon as ignoble persons; the Traytors blood runs in our veins;
But out of christ we Are looked upon as ignoble Persons; the Traitors blood runs in our Veins;
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a man out of Christ is base-born; whoever is his natural father, the Divel is his spiritual father, John 4.48. 4. He that wants Christ, wants his freedom; nihil durius servitute. John 8.36. If the Son make you free, you shall be free indeed.
a man out of christ is baseborn; whoever is his natural father, the devil is his spiritual father, John 4.48. 4. He that Wants christ, Wants his freedom; nihil durius servitute. John 8.36. If the Son make you free, you shall be free indeed.
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A man out of Christ, is a slave, when he sins most freely. 5. He that wants Christ, hath no ability for service;
A man out of christ, is a slave, when he Sins most freely. 5. He that Wants christ, hath no ability for service;
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he is as Sampson, when his lock was cut;
he is as Sampson, when his lock was Cut;
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his strength is gone from him, he wants a vital principle, he cannot walk with God, he is like a dead member in the body, that hath neither strength nor motion. John 15.5. Without me ye can do nothing.
his strength is gone from him, he Wants a vital principle, he cannot walk with God, he is like a dead member in the body, that hath neither strength nor motion. John 15.5. Without me you can do nothing.
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The Organs will make no sound, unless you blow in them; so unless Christ by his spirit breath in the soul, it cannot make any harmony,
The Organs will make no found, unless you blow in them; so unless christ by his Spirit breath in the soul, it cannot make any harmony,
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or put forth strength to any holy action. 6. He that wants Christ, hath no consolation;
or put forth strength to any holy actium. 6. He that Wants christ, hath no consolation;
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Christ is called the consolation of Israel, Luk. 2.25. A Christless soul is a comfortless soul;
christ is called the consolation of Israel, Luk. 2.25. A Christless soul is a comfortless soul;
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how can such a 〈 ◊ 〉 have comfort when he comes to dye? he is in debt, and hath no surety;
how can such a 〈 ◊ 〉 have Comfort when he comes to die? he is in debt, and hath no surety;
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his wounds bleed, and he hath no Physitian;
his wounds bleed, and he hath no physician;
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he sees the fire of Gods wrath approaching, and hath no screen to keep it off;
he sees the fire of God's wrath approaching, and hath no screen to keep it off;
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he is like a ship in a tempest;
he is like a ship in a tempest;
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sickness begins to make a tempest in his body, and sin to make a tempest in his conscience,
sickness begins to make a tempest in his body, and since to make a tempest in his conscience,
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and he hath nowhere to put in for harbour; oh the terror and anguish of such a man at the houre of death! Isaiah 13.8. Their faces shall be as flames; an elegant expression!
and he hath nowhere to put in for harbour; o the terror and anguish of such a man At the hour of death! Isaiah 13.8. Their faces shall be as flames; an elegant expression!
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the meaning is, such fear and horror shall seize upon sinners in the evil day, that their countenances shall change,
the meaning is, such Fear and horror shall seize upon Sinners in the evil day, that their countenances shall change,
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and be as pale as a flame;
and be as pale as a flame;
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what are all the comforts of the world to a dying sinner? he looks upon his friends, but they cannot comfort him;
what Are all the comforts of the world to a dying sinner? he looks upon his Friends, but they cannot Comfort him;
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bring him his bags of gold and silver, they are as smoak to sore eyes, it grieves him to part with them;
bring him his bags of gold and silver, they Are as smoke to soar eyes, it grieves him to part with them;
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bring him Musick, what comfort is the Harp and Viol to a condemned man? There are in Spain Tarantula 's venemous spiders,
bring him Music, what Comfort is the Harp and Violent to a condemned man? There Are in Spain Tarantula is venomous spiders,
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and those who are stung with them, are almost dead, and are cured with Musick !
and those who Are stung with them, Are almost dead, and Are cured with Music!
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but those that dye without Christ, who is the consolation of Israel, are in such hellish pangs and agonies, that no Musick is able to cure them.
but those that die without christ, who is the consolation of Israel, Are in such hellish pangs and agonies, that no Music is able to cure them.
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7. He that wants Christ, hath no salvation. Eph. 5.23. He is the Saviour of the body;
7. He that Wants christ, hath no salvation. Ephesians 5.23. He is the Saviour of the body;
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he saves none but them who are members of his body mystical; a strong Scripture against the doctrine of universal redemption;
he saves none but them who Are members of his body mystical; a strong Scripture against the Doctrine of universal redemption;
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Christ leaped into the Sea of his Fathers wrath, only to save his Spouse from drowning;
christ leapt into the Sea of his Father's wrath, only to save his Spouse from drowning;
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he is the Saviour of the body, so that those who dye out of Christ are cut off from all hopes of salvation.he is the Saviour of the body, so that those who die out of christ Are Cut off from all hope's of salvation.
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2. It reproves them who busie themselves about other things with a neglect of Christ; magno conatu nihil agunt. — Isa. 55.2. Wherefore do you spend money for that which is not bread, and your labour for that which satisfieth not? If you get all the world, you are but golden beggars without Christ.
2. It reproves them who busy themselves about other things with a neglect of christ; magno conatu nihil Agunt. — Isaiah 55.2. Wherefore do you spend money for that which is not bred, and your labour for that which Satisfieth not? If you get all the world, you Are but golden beggars without christ.
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The Physitian finds out noxious diseases, but is ignorant of soul-diseases;
The physician finds out noxious diseases, but is ignorant of soul-diseases;
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and while he gets Receits to cure others, he neglects the receit of Christs blood to cure himself.
and while he gets Receits to cure Others, he neglects the receipt of Christ blood to cure himself.
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The Lawyer while he clears other mens titles to their Land, he himself wants a title to Christ.
The Lawyer while he clears other men's titles to their Land, he himself Wants a title to christ.
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The Tradesman is busied in buying and selling, but neglects to trade for the pearle of price; like Israel, who went up and down to gather straw;
The Tradesman is busied in buying and selling, but neglects to trade for the pearl of price; like Israel, who went up and down to gather straw;
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or like the load-stone, that draws iron to it, but refuseth gold. These who so mind the world, as to neglect Christ, their work is but spider-work. Hab. 2.13.
or like the Loadstone, that draws iron to it, but Refuseth gold. These who so mind the world, as to neglect christ, their work is but spider-work. Hab. 2.13.
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Is it not of the Lord of Hosts that the people shall labour in the fire, Is it not of the Lord of Hosts that the people shall labour in the fire,
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and weary themselves for very vanity? and weary themselves for very vanity?
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1. If Christ be all, then set an high valuation upon Jesus Christ. 1 Pet. 2.7. To you that believe he is precious.
1. If christ be all, then Set an high valuation upon jesus christ. 1 Pet. 2.7. To you that believe he is precious.
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If there were a jewel which contained in it the worth of all jewels, would you not prize that? such a jewel is Christ;
If there were a jewel which contained in it the worth of all Jewels, would you not prize that? such a jewel is christ;
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so precious is he, that Saint Paul counted all things NONLATINALPHABET, dung, that he might win Christ, Phil. 3.8. Oh that I could raise the appretiation of Jesus Christ!
so precious is he, that Saint Paul counted all things, dung, that he might win christ, Philip 3.8. O that I could raise the appreciation of jesus christ!
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prize Christ above your Estates, above your Relations; that man doth not deserve Christ at all, who doth not prize Christ above all.
prize christ above your Estates, above your Relations; that man does not deserve christ At all, who does not prize christ above all.
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Jesus Christ is an incomprehensible blessing;
jesus christ is an incomprehensible blessing;
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whatever God can require for satisfaction, or we can desire for salvation, is to be found in Christ;
whatever God can require for satisfaction, or we can desire for salvation, is to be found in christ;
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oh then let him be the highest in our esteem;
o then let him be the highest in our esteem;
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no writing shall please me, saith Saint Bernard, if I do not read the Name of Christ there.
no writing shall please me, Says Saint Bernard, if I do not read the Name of christ there.
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The Name of Christ is the only musick to a Christians ear, and the blood of Christ is the only cordial to a Christians heart.
The Name of christ is the only music to a Christians ear, and the blood of christ is the only cordial to a Christians heart.
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2. If Jesus Christ be all, then make sure of Christ; never leave trading in Ordinances, till you have gotten this pearle of price;
2. If jesus christ be all, then make sure of christ; never leave trading in Ordinances, till you have got this pearl of price;
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in Christ there is the accumulation of all good things;
in christ there is the accumulation of all good things;
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oh then let not your souls be quiet, till this bundle of myrrhe lie between your breasts, Cant. 1.13. In other things we strive for a propriety;
o then let not your Souls be quiet, till this bundle of myrrh lie between your breasts, Cant 1.13. In other things we strive for a propriety;
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This house is mine, these jewels are mine, and why not this Christ is mine? There are only two words which will satisfie the soul, Deity and Propriety: Quid est Deus, si non est meus? saith Austin. What was it the better for the old world they had an Ark,
This house is mine, these Jewels Are mine, and why not this christ is mine? There Are only two words which will satisfy the soul, Deity and Propriety: Quid est Deus, si non est meus? Says Austin. What was it the better for the old world they had an Ark,
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as long as they did not get into the Ark? And that I may perswade all to get Christ, let me shew you what an enriching blessing Christ is.
as long as they did not get into the Ark? And that I may persuade all to get christ, let me show you what an enriching blessing christ is.
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1. Christ is bonum transcendens, a supreme good; put what you will in the ballance with Christ, he doth infinitely out-weigh.
1. christ is bonum transcendens, a supreme good; put what you will in the balance with christ, he does infinitely outweigh.
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Is life sweet? Christ is better! he is the life of the soul, Col. 3.4. his loving-kindness is better than life, Psal. 63.3. Are Relations sweet? Christ is better;
Is life sweet? christ is better! he is the life of the soul, Col. 3.4. his Lovingkindness is better than life, Psalm 63.3. are Relations sweet? christ is better;
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he is the friend sticks closer than a brother. 2. Christ is bonum sufficiens, a sufficient good;
he is the friend sticks closer than a brother. 2. christ is bonum Sufficiens, a sufficient good;
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he who hath Christ, needs no more; he who hath the Ocean, needs not the Cistern.
he who hath christ, needs no more; he who hath the Ocean, needs not the Cistern.
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If one had a Manuscript that contained all manner of learning in it, having all the Arts and Sciences, he need look in no other book;
If one had a Manuscript that contained all manner of learning in it, having all the Arts and Sciences, he need look in no other book;
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so he that hath Christ, needs look no further. Christ gives grace and glory, Psal. 84.11. The one to cleanse us, the other to crown us;
so he that hath christ, needs look no further. christ gives grace and glory, Psalm 84.11. The one to cleanse us, the other to crown us;
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as Jacob said, It is enough, Joseph is yet alive, Gen. 45.28.
as Jacob said, It is enough, Joseph is yet alive, Gen. 45.28.
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So he that hath Christ, may say, it is enough, vivit Christus, Jesus is yet alive.
So he that hath christ, may say, it is enough, vivit Christus, jesus is yet alive.
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3. Christ is bonum adaequatum, a sutable good; in him dwells NONLATINALPHABET, all fulness, Col. 1.19. He is bonum in quo omnia bona;
3. christ is bonum adaequatum, a suitable good; in him dwells, all fullness, Col. 1.19. He is bonum in quo omnia Bona;
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he is whatever the soul can desire;
he is whatever the soul can desire;
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NONLATINALPHABET, &c. Christ is beauty to adorn, gold to enrich, balm to heal, bread to strengthen, wine to comfort, salvation to crown;
, etc. christ is beauty to adorn, gold to enrich, balm to heal, bred to strengthen, wine to Comfort, salvation to crown;
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Christ is quicquid appetibile; if we are in danger, he is a shield; if we are disconsolate, he is a Sun;
christ is quicquid appetibile; if we Are in danger, he is a shield; if we Are disconsolate, he is a Sun;
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he hath enough in his wardrobe abundantly to furnish the soul. 4. Christ is bonum sanctificans, a sanctifying good;
he hath enough in his wardrobe abundantly to furnish the soul. 4. christ is bonum sanctificans, a sanctifying good;
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he makes every condition happy to us, he sweetens all our comforts, and sanctifies all our crosses.
he makes every condition happy to us, he sweetens all our comforts, and Sanctifies all our Crosses.
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1. Christ sweetens all our comforts; he turns them into blessings; health is blessed, estate is blessed, relations are blessed.
1. christ sweetens all our comforts; he turns them into blessings; health is blessed, estate is blessed, relations Are blessed.
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Christs love is as the pouring sweet water on flowres, which makes them cast a more fragrant perfume.
Christ love is as the pouring sweet water on flowers, which makes them cast a more fragrant perfume.
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A wicked man cannot have that comfort in outward things as a godly man hath; he may possess more, but he enjoyes less;
A wicked man cannot have that Comfort in outward things as a godly man hath; he may possess more, but he enjoys less;
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he who hath Christ, may say, This mercy is reached to me by the hand of my Saviour, this is a love-token from him, an earnest of glory.
he who hath christ, may say, This mercy is reached to me by the hand of my Saviour, this is a love-token from him, an earnest of glory.
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2. Christ sanctifies all our crosses, they shall be medicinal to the soul; they shall work sin out, and work grace in;
2. christ Sanctifies all our Crosses, they shall be medicinal to the soul; they shall work since out, and work grace in;
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Gods stretching the strings of his Viol, is to tune it, and make the musick better;
God's stretching the strings of his Violent, is to tune it, and make the music better;
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Christ sees to it that his people lose nothing in the Furnace but their drossie impurities .
christ sees to it that his people loose nothing in the Furnace but their drossy Impurities.
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5. Christ is bonum rarum, a rare blessing; there are but few that have him; the best things when they grow common, begin to be slighted;
5. christ is bonum Rare, a rare blessing; there Are but few that have him; the best things when they grow Common, begin to be slighted;
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when silver was in Jerusalem as stones, 1 Kings. 10.27. it was apt to be trod upon;
when silver was in Jerusalem as stones, 1 Kings. 10.27. it was apt to be trod upon;
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Christ is a jewel that few are enriched with, which may both raise our esteem of him,
christ is a jewel that few Are enriched with, which may both raise our esteem of him,
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and quicken our pursuit after him; those to whom God hath given both the Indies, he hath not given them Christ;
and quicken our pursuit After him; those to whom God hath given both the Indies, he hath not given them christ;
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they have the fat of the earth, but not the dew of heaven; and among us Protestants, many who hear of Christ, but few that have him. Luke 4.25.
they have the fat of the earth, but not the due of heaven; and among us Protestants, many who hear of christ, but few that have him. Lycia 4.25.
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Many widows were in Israel in the dayes of Elias, when the heaven was shut up three years and six months, Many Widows were in Israel in the days of Elias, when the heaven was shut up three Years and six months,
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but unto none of them was Elias sent save unto Sarepta, a City of Sidon, unto a woman that was a widow. but unto none of them was Elias sent save unto Sarepta, a city of Sidon, unto a woman that was a widow.
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There are many in this City who have Christ sounded in their ears, but few who ha•e Christ formed in their hearts;
There Are many in this city who have christ sounded in their ears, but few who ha•e christ formed in their hearts;
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O how should we labour to be of this few! they who are Christless, should be restless.
Oh how should we labour to be of this few! they who Are Christless, should be restless.
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6. Christ is bonum selectum, a select choice good; God shews more love in giving us Christ, than in giving us Crowns and Kingdoms.
6. christ is bonum selectum, a select choice good; God shows more love in giving us christ, than in giving us Crowns and Kingdoms.
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God may give us other things, and hate us; but in giving Christ he bestows the highest pledge of his love;
God may give us other things, and hate us; but in giving christ he bestows the highest pledge of his love;
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God may give the men of the world bona scabelli, as Austin saith, the blessings of the foot-stool;
God may give the men of the world Bona Scabelli, as Austin Says, the blessings of the footstool;
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but in giving Christ to a man, he gives him bona Throni, the blessings of the Throne;
but in giving christ to a man, he gives him Bona thrones, the blessings of the Throne;
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what though others have a crutch to lean on, if thou hast a Christ to lean on!
what though Others have a crutch to lean on, if thou hast a christ to lean on!
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Abraham sent away the sons of the Concubines with gifts, but he gave all he had to Isaac, Gen. 25.5. God may send away others with a little gold and silver;Abraham sent away the Sons of the Concubines with Gifts, but he gave all he had to Isaac, Gen. 25.5. God may send away Others with a little gold and silver;
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but if he gives thee Christ, he gives thee all that ever he hath; for Christ is all, and in all: Psal. 145.16. Thou openest thy hand, and satisfiest every living thing;
but if he gives thee christ, he gives thee all that ever he hath; for christ is all, and in all: Psalm 145.16. Thou openest thy hand, and satisfiest every living thing;
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in bestowing the world, God doth but open his hand; but in bestowing Christ, he opens his heart; Christ is a crowning blessing.
in bestowing the world, God does but open his hand; but in bestowing christ, he Opens his heart; christ is a crowning blessing.
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7. Christ is bonum fine quo nihil bonum; he is such a good, as without which nothing is good;
7. christ is bonum fine quo nihil bonum; he is such a good, as without which nothing is good;
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without Christ health is not good, 'tis fuel for lust; riches are not good, they are golden snares; Ordinances are not good;
without christ health is not good, it's fuel for lust; riches Are not good, they Are golden snares; Ordinances Are not good;
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though they are good in themselves, yet not good to us, they profit not; they are as breasts without milk, as bottles without wine;
though they Are good in themselves, yet not good to us, they profit not; they Are as breasts without milk, as bottles without wine;
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nay, they are not only a dead letter, but a savour of death; without Christ they will damn us;
nay, they Are not only a dead Letter, but a savour of death; without christ they will damn us;
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for want of Christ millions go loaded to hell with Ordinances. 8. Christ is bonum permanens, an enduring good;
for want of christ millions go loaded to hell with Ordinances. 8. christ is bonum permanens, an enduring good;
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other things are like the Lamp, which while it shines it spends; the heavens shall wax old like a garment, Psal. 102.26. — But Jesus Christ is a permanent good, with him are durable riches, Prov. 8.18. They last as long as eternity it self lasts.
other things Are like the Lamp, which while it shines it spends; the heavens shall wax old like a garment, Psalm 102.26. — But jesus christ is a permanent good, with him Are durable riches, Curae 8.18. They last as long as eternity it self lasts.
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9. Christ is bonum diffusum, a diffusive, communicative good;
9. christ is bonum diffusum, a diffusive, communicative good;
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he is full, not only as a vessel, but as a spring, he is willing to give himself to us;
he is full, not only as a vessel, but as a spring, he is willing to give himself to us;
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if indeed Christ should say, he would have nothing to do with us, we are not in his Commission, he is not sent to such sinners as we, then we might despair;
if indeed christ should say, he would have nothing to do with us, we Are not in his Commission, he is not sent to such Sinners as we, then we might despair;
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but he is willing that we should have him; he calls, Come unto me all ye that are weary;
but he is willing that we should have him; he calls, Come unto me all you that Are weary;
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he would fain have the match made up between us and him; oh that we were but as willing as Christ is!
he would fain have the match made up between us and him; o that we were but as willing as christ is!
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Now then if there be all this variety of excellency in Jesus Christ , it may make us ambitiously desirous of an interest in him.
Now then if there be all this variety of excellency in jesus christ, it may make us ambitiously desirous of an Interest in him.
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Quest. But how shall I get a part in Christ? Answ. 1. See your need of Christ, know that you are undone without him.Quest. But how shall I get a part in christ? Answer 1. See your need of christ, know that you Are undone without him.
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How obnoxious are you to Gods eye! how odious to his nature! how obnoxious to his justice!
How obnoxious Are you to God's eye! how odious to his nature! how obnoxious to his Justice!
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O sinner, how near is the Serjeant to arrest thee!
O sinner, how near is the sergeant to arrest thee!
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The Furnace of hell is heating for thee, and what wilt thou do without Christ? 'tis only the Lord Jesus can stand as a screen to keep off the fire of Gods wrath from burning thee.
The Furnace of hell is heating for thee, and what wilt thou do without christ? it's only the Lord jesus can stand as a screen to keep off the fire of God's wrath from burning thee.
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Tell me then, is there not need of Christ? though Christ be offered to sinners,
Tell me then, is there not need of christ? though christ be offered to Sinners,
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yet he will not have his love abused, he will not throw away himself upon such as see no need of him;
yet he will not have his love abused, he will not throw away himself upon such as see no need of him;
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see thy self wounded, and then Christ that good Samaritan, will poure in wine and oyle into thy wounds;
see thy self wounded, and then christ that good Samaritan, will pour in wine and oil into thy wounds;
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think often of that Scripture, John 3.18.
think often of that Scripture, John 3.18.
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He that believeth not, NONLATINALPHABET, is condemned already. He that dies in his sin, not laying hold on Christ by faith, is as sure to be condemned,He that Believeth not,, is condemned already. He that die in his since, not laying hold on christ by faith, is as sure to be condemned,
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as if he were condemned already. 2. Be importunate after Christ Lord, give me Christ or I die.
as if he were condemned already. 2. Be importunate After christ Lord, give me christ or I die.
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As Acsah said to her father Caleb, Josh. 15.19. Thou hast given me a South land, give me also springs of water.
As Acsah said to her father Caleb, Josh. 15.19. Thou hast given me a South land, give me also springs of water.
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So should a poor soul say, Lord, thou hast given me an estate in the world,
So should a poor soul say, Lord, thou hast given me an estate in the world,
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but this South-land will not quench my thirst, give me also springs of water. Give me those living springs which run in my Saviours blood;
but this Southland will not quench my thirst, give me also springs of water. Give me those living springs which run in my Saviors blood;
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Thou hast said, Let him that is athirst come, and whosoever wil let him take the water of life freely, Rev. 22.17, 18. Lord, I thirst after Jesus Christ, nothing but Christ will satisfie me;
Thou hast said, Let him that is athirst come, and whosoever will let him take the water of life freely, Rev. 22.17, 18. Lord, I thirst After jesus christ, nothing but christ will satisfy me;
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I am dead, I am damned without him, oh give me this water of life. When the blind man was importunate, Jesus stood still, Luke 18.40. and wrought a cure upon him, verse 42. Christ cannot deny a praying soul.
I am dead, I am damned without him, o give me this water of life. When the blind man was importunate, jesus stood still, Lycia 18.40. and wrought a cure upon him, verse 42. christ cannot deny a praying soul.
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As the tender mother opens the breast when the child cries for it:
As the tender mother Opens the breast when the child cries for it:
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so when an humble, thirsty sinner cries importunately to heaven, God will open the breast of free-grace,
so when an humble, thirsty sinner cries importunately to heaven, God will open the breast of Free grace,
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and say, Here, take my Christ, be satiated with him, let him be to thee all in all, both for food and medicine.
and say, Here, take my christ, be satiated with him, let him be to thee all in all, both for food and medicine.
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3. Be content to have Christ as Christ is offered, a Prince and a Saviour, Acts 5.31. Be sure you do not compound or indent with Christ.
3. Be content to have christ as christ is offered, a Prince and a Saviour, Acts 5.31. Be sure you do not compound or indent with christ.
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Some would have Christ and their sins too.
some would have christ and their Sins too.
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Is Christ all, and will you not part ••th something for this all? Christ would have you part with nothing,
Is christ all, and will you not part ••th something for this all? christ would have you part with nothing,
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but what will damn you, if you keep, namely your sins.
but what will damn you, if you keep, namely your Sins.
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Vomit up this poyson by repentance, and Christ will pour in the wine of his blood to chear your heart.
Vomit up this poison by Repentance, and christ will pour in the wine of his blood to cheer your heart.
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There are some bid fair for Christ, they will part with some sins, but keep a reserve.
There Are Some bid fair for christ, they will part with Some Sins, but keep a reserve.
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Jacob would let all his sons go but Benjamin; whereas if you leave but one sin in your heart, it will be as an Egge for Satan to brood upon.Jacob would let all his Sons go but Benjamin; whereas if you leave but one since in your heart, it will be as an Egg for Satan to brood upon.
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If a man part with many lovers, and retain the love but of one Harlot, he is an Adulterer:
If a man part with many lovers, and retain the love but of one Harlot, he is an Adulterer:
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so if thou partest with many sins, and dost retain the love but of one sin, thou hast an adulterous heart,
so if thou partest with many Sins, and dost retain the love but of one since, thou hast an adulterous heart,
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and Christ will not make up a match with thee.
and christ will not make up a match with thee.
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Doth that man think he shall have Christs love that feeds sinne in a corner? O part with all for him who is all. Part with thy lusts,
Does that man think he shall have Christ love that feeds sin in a corner? O part with all for him who is all. Part with thy Lustiest,
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nay thy life if Christ calls.
nay thy life if christ calls.
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3. It exhorts us not only to get Christ, but to labour to know that we have Christ, 1 John 2.3. hereby we know that we know him.
3. It exhorts us not only to get christ, but to labour to know that we have christ, 1 John 2.3. hereby we know that we know him.
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This reflex act of faith is more than the direct act. Some Divines call it sensus fidei, the perception, or sensible feeling of faith;
This reflex act of faith is more than the Direct act. some Divines call it sensus fidei, the perception, or sensible feeling of faith;
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now concerning this knowledge that Christ is ours, which is the same with assurance, I shall lay down these four Corollaries or conclusions.
now Concerning this knowledge that christ is ours, which is the same with assurance, I shall lay down these four Corollaries or conclusions.
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1. That this knowledge is feasible, it may be had, 1 John 5.13.
1. That this knowledge is feasible, it may be had, 1 John 5.13.
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These things have I written to you that believe, that ye may know ye have eternal life, These things have I written to you that believe, that you may know you have Eternal life,
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and that ye may believe on the Name of the Son of God. and that you may believe on the Name of the Son of God.
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The meaning is, the Apostle wrote to these believers that they might know they were believers,
The meaning is, the Apostle wrote to these believers that they might know they were believers,
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and might be assured Christ was theirs. Indeed the Papists deny this certainty of knowledge;
and might be assured christ was theirs. Indeed the Papists deny this certainty of knowledge;
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it is inserted in one of their Canons, Anathema sit — Let him be Anathema, who holds assurance.
it is inserted in one of their Canonas, Anathema fit — Let him be Anathema, who holds assurance.
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But that we may arrive at it, I shall evince by these demonstrations.
But that we may arrive At it, I shall evince by these demonstrations.
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1. Why else doth God bid us make our calling and election sure, 2 Pet. 1.10. if assurance may not be had? and to prove our selves whether we are in the faith, 2 Cor. 13.5.
1. Why Else does God bid us make our calling and election sure, 2 Pet. 1.10. if assurance may not be had? and to prove our selves whither we Are in the faith, 2 Cor. 13.5.
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if we cannot come to this knowledge that Christ is ours? The Greek word there for proving NONLATINALPHABET, signifies to boar,
if we cannot come to this knowledge that christ is ours? The Greek word there for proving, signifies to boar,
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or pierce thorow a piece of mettal to see whether it be gold within or no;
or pierce thorough a piece of metal to see whither it be gold within or not;
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a Christian may thus pierce his heart by examination and self-reflection to see whether Christ be formed within him or no.
a Christian may thus pierce his heart by examination and self-reflection to see whither christ be formed within him or no.
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2. What are all the signes which the Scripture gives of a man in Christ but so many ciphers,
2. What Are all the Signs which the Scripture gives of a man in christ but so many ciphers,
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if the knowledge of this interest may not be had? 1 John 3.14. We know that we have passed from death unto life because we love the brethren; and 1 John 4.13. Hereby we know that we dwell in him and he in us, because he hath given us of his Spirit.
if the knowledge of this Interest may not be had? 1 John 3.14. We know that we have passed from death unto life Because we love the brothers; and 1 John 4.13. Hereby we know that we dwell in him and he in us, Because he hath given us of his Spirit.
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Here are two NONLATINALPHABET, evident characters of a man in Christ; now these signs are in vain if assurance may not be arrived at.
Here Are two, evident characters of a man in christ; now these Signs Are in vain if assurance may not be arrived At.
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3. There are some duties enjoyned in Scripture, which to perform is utterly impossible; if the knowledge of an interest in Christ be not attainable;
3. There Are Some duties enjoined in Scripture, which to perform is utterly impossible; if the knowledge of an Interest in christ be not attainable;
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we are bid to rejoyce in God, Phil. 4.4. and to rejoyce in tribulation, 1 Pet. 4.13.
we Are bid to rejoice in God, Philip 4.4. and to rejoice in tribulation, 1 Pet. 4.13.
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How can he rejoyce in suffering, who doth not know whether Christ be his or no?
How can he rejoice in suffering, who does not know whither christ be his or no?
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4. Why hath Christ promised to send the Comforter, John 14.16. whose very work it is to bring the heart to this assurance, if assurance that Christ is ours may not be had? Therefore in Scripture we read of the seal of the Spirit, Ephes. 1.13. The earnest and first-fruits, 2 Cor. 1.22. Rom. 8.23.
4. Why hath christ promised to send the Comforter, John 14.16. whose very work it is to bring the heart to this assurance, if assurance that christ is ours may not be had? Therefore in Scripture we read of the seal of the Spirit, Ephesians 1.13. The earnest and Firstfruits, 2 Cor. 1.22. Rom. 8.23.
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The promise of the Comforter were in vain, the earnest and witness of the Spirit were but phantasmes and nullities,
The promise of the Comforter were in vain, the earnest and witness of the Spirit were but phantasms and nullities,
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if the assurance of union with Christ be not feasible. 5. Some of the Saints have arrived at this certainty of knowledge; therefore it may be had.
if the assurance of Union with christ be not feasible. 5. some of the Saints have arrived At this certainty of knowledge; Therefore it may be had.
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Job knew that his Redeemer lived, Job 19.25. And Saint Paul had this assurance, 2 Tim. 1.12. Gal. 2.20.Job knew that his Redeemer lived, Job 19.25. And Saint Paul had this assurance, 2 Tim. 1.12. Gal. 2.20.
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Yea, may some say, Paul was an eminent believer, a Christian of the first magnitude, no wonder if he had this jewel of assurance!
Yea, may Some say, Paul was an eminent believer, a Christian of the First magnitude, no wonder if he had this jewel of assurance!
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nay, but the Apostle speaks of it as a case incident to other believers, Rom. 8.35. NONLATINALPHABET? who shall separate us from the love of Christ? He doth not say, Who shall separate me? but us! so that by all it appears that a believer may come to spell out his interest in Christ.
nay, but the Apostle speaks of it as a case incident to other believers, Rom. 8.35.? who shall separate us from the love of christ? He does not say, Who shall separate me? but us! so that by all it appears that a believer may come to spell out his Interest in christ.
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Caution 1. Not that the Saints have alwayes the fame certainty, or that they have such an assurance as excludes all doubtings and conflicts;Caution 1. Not that the Saints have always the fame certainty, or that they have such an assurance as excludes all doubtings and conflicts;
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there will be flowings and ebbings in their comforts, as well as in their graces;
there will be flowings and ebbings in their comforts, as well as in their graces;
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was it not so in David? sometimes we hear him say, Gods loving-kindness was before his eyes, Psal. 26.3.
was it not so in David? sometime we hear him say, God's Lovingkindness was before his eyes, Psalm 26.3.
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As it is a Proverbial speech, I have such a thing in my eye, I see it just before me;
As it is a Proverbial speech, I have such a thing in my eye, I see it just before me;
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but at another time, Where are thy loving-kindnesses? Psal. 89.49. A Christian hath not alwayes the same Plerophory;
but At Another time, Where Are thy Loving-kindnesses? Psalm 89.49. A Christian hath not always the same Plerophory;
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Saint Paul at one time sets up the Trophies of victory, and sings his NONLATINALPHABET, or triumphant song. Rom. 8.37. We are more than Conquerors.
Saint Paul At one time sets up the Trophies of victory, and sings his, or triumphant song. Rom. 8.37. We Are more than Conquerors.
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At another time how did the Plumes of his confidence fall? and he was as a man in the midst of the Sea, strugling with the waves,
At Another time how did the Plumes of his confidence fallen? and he was as a man in the midst of the Sea, struggling with the waves,
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and crying out for help, Rom. 7.24.
and crying out for help, Rom. 7.24.
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NONLATINALPHABET, O wretched man that I am, &c. A Saint in this life is like a ship at Anchor, which though safe,
, Oh wretched man that I am, etc. A Saint in this life is like a ship At Anchor, which though safe,
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yet it may be sometimes tossed upon the water;
yet it may be sometime tossed upon the water;
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these doubtings and convulsions God suffers in his children sometimes, that they may long the more for heaven, where they shall have a constant spring-tyde of joy.
these doubtings and convulsions God suffers in his children sometime, that they may long the more for heaven, where they shall have a constant springtide of joy.
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Caution 2. Not that all believers have the same assurance. 1. Assurance is rather the fruit of faith, than faith:Caution 2. Not that all believers have the same assurance. 1. Assurance is rather the fruit of faith, than faith:
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Now as the root of the Rose or Tulip may be alive, where the flowre is not visible;
Now as the root of the Rose or Tulip may be alive, where the flower is not visible;
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and so David calls the Word of God, not a Lamp to his eyes, but a Lanthorn to his feet, Psal. 119. implying, that the light of the Word is rather to walk by than to see by.
and so David calls the Word of God, not a Lamp to his eyes, but a Lantern to his feet, Psalm 119. implying, that the Light of the Word is rather to walk by than to see by.
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God gives us his Word as his Will and Testament which he leaves in charge with us to see it performed.
God gives us his Word as his Will and Testament which he leaves in charge with us to see it performed.
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If God would only have had his Laws to be known or talk'd of, he might have delivered them to Parrots:
If God would only have had his Laws to be known or talked of, he might have Delivered them to Parrots:
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If he would only have had them kept safe, he might have graven them with an iron pen,
If he would only have had them kept safe, he might have graved them with an iron pen,
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and laid in the rock for ever, Job 19.24. But therefore he delivers the Records of heaven to men, that they should be obeyed.and laid in the rock for ever, Job 19.24. But Therefore he delivers the Records of heaven to men, that they should be obeyed.
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The Lord gives us his Precepts as a Physitian gives the patient his Receits to take and apply:
The Lord gives us his Precepts as a physician gives the patient his Receits to take and apply:
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for this end are all Gods institutes that we may by practice apply them for the purging out sin,
for this end Are all God's institutes that we may by practice apply them for the purging out since,
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and bringing the soul into a more healthful temper:
and bringing the soul into a more healthful temper:
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God gives us his Word, as the Mother gives the Child the breast, not only to look upon, but to draw it;
God gives us his Word, as the Mother gives the Child the breast, not only to look upon, but to draw it;
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many have gone to hell with the breast in their mouthes, because they have not drawn it,
many have gone to hell with the breast in their mouths, Because they have not drawn it,
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and turned the milk of the Word into sacred nourishment. 2. That it is only the practick part of Religion makes a man happy:
and turned the milk of the Word into sacred nourishment. 2. That it is only the practic part of Religion makes a man happy:
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This is clear, if we consult either with Scripture or Reason. 1. It appears by Scripture; the Scripture knows no other way to happiness but practice;
This is clear, if we consult either with Scripture or Reason. 1. It appears by Scripture; the Scripture knows no other Way to happiness but practice;
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Psalm 15. ult. He that doth these things shall never be moved. Psalm 15. ult. He that does these things shall never be moved.
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NONLATINALPHABET It is Calvins gloss upon the words, The Psalmist doth not say He that knows these things shall never perish, but He that doth them.
It is Calvins gloss upon the words, The Psalmist does not say He that knows these things shall never perish, but He that does them.
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To be a NONLATINALPHABET, a doer of the Word, entitles a man to blessedness: Jam. 1.25. This man shall be blessed in the deed:
To be a, a doer of the Word, entitles a man to blessedness: Jam. 1.25. This man shall be blessed in the deed:
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not NONLATINALPHABET, for his deed; (as the Papists wrongly gloss) but NONLATINALPHABET, in his deed; obedience is rather an evidence of blessedness than a cause.
not, for his deed; (as the Papists wrongly gloss) but, in his deed; Obedience is rather an evidence of blessedness than a cause.
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Search from one end of the Bible to the other, and you shall find the Crown still set upon the head of obedience.
Search from one end of the bible to the other, and you shall find the Crown still Set upon the head of Obedience.
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The Saints renowned of old have ever received their commendations and titles of honour from their obedience:
The Saints renowned of old have ever received their commendations and titles of honour from their Obedience:
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Moses a man mighty in words and deeds, Acts. 7.22. Cornelius a man fearing God, giving much alms. Moses a man mighty in words and Deeds, Acts. 7.22. Cornelius a man fearing God, giving much alms.
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When Christ pronounceth the sentence of absolution, see how it runs, Come ye blessed of my Father, inherit the Kingdom;
When christ pronounceth the sentence of absolution, see how it runs, Come you blessed of my Father, inherit the Kingdom;
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for I was an hungred and ye gave me meat;
for I was an hungered and you gave me meat;
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thirsty, and ye gave me drink, Matth. 25.34, 35. Christ is not said at the last day to reward men according to their knowledge, but their deeds: Behold I come quickly,
thirsty, and you gave me drink, Matthew 25.34, 35. christ is not said At the last day to reward men according to their knowledge, but their Deeds: Behold I come quickly,
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and my reward is with me to give every man according as his works shall be, Rev. 22.12.and my reward is with me to give every man according as his works shall be, Rev. 22.12.
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So then, if the Scripture that Mercurial rod points out no other way to happiness but practice, then it is in vain to expect it any way else.
So then, if the Scripture that Mercurial rod points out no other Way to happiness but practice, then it is in vain to expect it any Way Else.
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2. It appears by Reason; happiness is not attainable but in the use of means;
2. It appears by Reason; happiness is not attainable but in the use of means;
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now the use of means implies practice. Salvation must not only be sought out by knowledge,
now the use of means Implies practice. Salvation must not only be sought out by knowledge,
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but wrought out by practice, Phil. 2.12. There can be no Crown without running, no recompence without diligence.
but wrought out by practice, Philip 2.12. There can be no Crown without running, no recompense without diligence.
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If happiness comes only in the use of means, then it is neither imaginable, or feasible without practice.
If happiness comes only in the use of means, then it is neither imaginable, or feasible without practice.
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1. If it be only the doing part of Religion makes men happy; Then it sharply reproves them who know much, yet do nothing;
1. If it be only the doing part of Religion makes men happy; Then it sharply reproves them who know much, yet do nothing;
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they talk of God, but do not walk with God; men are all for knowledge, because it is counted an O•nament;
they talk of God, but do not walk with God; men Are all for knowledge, Because it is counted an O•nament;
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they would be stuck with this gay flower, but one leaf of the tree of life is worthy all the tree of knowledg.
they would be stuck with this gay flower, but one leaf of the tree of life is worthy all the tree of knowledge.
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Tis better to practice one truth then to know all: herein most Christians are defective; they have with Rachel good eyes, but they are barren.
This better to practice one truth then to know all: herein most Christians Are defective; they have with Rachel good eyes, but they Are barren.
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Mephibosheth caught a fall and became lame, 2 Sam. 4.4. Since Adams fall men are lame on their feet;Mephibosheth caught a fallen and became lame, 2 Sam. 4.4. Since Adams fallen men Are lame on their feet;
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they walk not in the wayes of obedience. Men know coveteousness is a sin: The Greek word for coveteousness NONLATINALPHABET signifies an immoderate desire of getting ;
they walk not in the ways of Obedience. Men know covetousness is a since: The Greek word for covetousness signifies an immoderate desire of getting;
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like Midas who desired every thing he touched might be turned to gold; the several species of sin grow upon this root of coveteousness. 2 Tim. 3.2.
like Midas who desired every thing he touched might be turned to gold; the several species of since grow upon this root of covetousness. 2 Tim. 3.2.
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Yet men live in this sin, and nothing can cure them of this dry dropsie, Amos 2.7. that pant after the dust of the earth.
Yet men live in this since, and nothing can cure them of this dry dropsy, Amos 2.7. that pant After the dust of the earth.
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Men know swearing is a sin; for this the land mourns. Jer. 23.10. Sinners let their oaths flie, and God sends a flying roul against them.
Men know swearing is a since; for this the land mourns. Jer. 23.10. Sinners let their Oaths fly, and God sends a flying roll against them.
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Zach. 5.2, 3. Yet they will not leave this sin. They know drunkenness to be a sin:Zach 5.2, 3. Yet they will not leave this since. They know Drunkenness to be a since:
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there is death in the Cup, yet the drunkard will drink it off. Men know uncleanness to be a sin. Exod. 20.14. it wasts their strength, blots their name, wounds their conscience, wronges their posteritie, damnes their souls. Rev. 22.15. yet they will follow this sin, and burn in lust though they burn in hell.
there is death in the Cup, yet the drunkard will drink it off. Men know uncleanness to be a since. Exod 20.14. it wasts their strength, blots their name, wounds their conscience, wrongs their posterity, damnes their Souls. Rev. 22.15. yet they will follow this since, and burn in lust though they burn in hell.
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— Transiens est quod delectat, aeternum quod cruciat. —
— Transiens est quod delectat, aeternum quod cruciate. —
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Men know they should be winged with activity in the duties of religion, but they can be content to let these duties alone.
Men know they should be winged with activity in the duties of Religion, but they can be content to let these duties alone.
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They know they should mortify the flesh, pray in their families, be just in their dealing, give alms to the poor;
They know they should mortify the Flesh, pray in their families, be just in their dealing, give alms to the poor;
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but if there were no other Bible to teach us these things than the lives of most, we should not know there were any such duties Commanded.
but if there were no other bible to teach us these things than the lives of most, we should not know there were any such duties Commanded.
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For the most part, men are no changlings; what they were twenty, thirty years ago, they are the same still;
For the most part, men Are no changelings; what they were twenty, thirty Years ago, they Are the same still;
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as proud and unreformed as ever.
as proud and unreformed as ever.
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The best Tooles have been either broke, or worn out upon their rockie hearts, yet they are as unhewn and unpolished as ever.
The best Tools have been either broke, or worn out upon their rocky hearts, yet they Are as unhewn and unpolished as ever.
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The Bellows are burnt, the lungs of Gods Ministers are wasted, yet how much reprobate silver remaines still in many of our Congregations!The Bellows Are burned, the lungs of God's Ministers Are wasted, yet how much Reprobate silver remains still in many of our Congregations!
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If none are happy but doers of the word, how few will be saved?
If none Are happy but doers of the word, how few will be saved?
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But why do so few come up to the Practical part of religion? Surely it is 1. for want of deep humiliation:
But why do so few come up to the Practical part of Religion? Surely it is 1. for want of deep humiliation:
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he that hath the spirit of bondage let loose upon him, apprehends himself as it were in the Forlorne-hope, he sees the sea of his sins before him ready to swallow him up,
he that hath the Spirit of bondage let lose upon him, apprehends himself as it were in the Forlorn-hope, he sees the sea of his Sins before him ready to swallow him up,
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and the justice of God behind pursuing and ready to overtake him; he cries out as St. Paul, Act. 9.6. Lord, what wilt thou have me do? Wilt thou have me repent, believe? I stand ready prest to what ever service thou Commandest:
and the Justice of God behind pursuing and ready to overtake him; he cries out as Saint Paul, Act. 9.6. Lord, what wilt thou have me do? Wilt thou have me Repent, believe? I stand ready pressed to what ever service thou Commandest:
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the humbled sinner doth not dispute, but obey. The seed that had not depth of earth, withered and came to nothing, Math. 13.5, 6. The reason men do not bring forth the fruits of obedience, is,
the humbled sinner does not dispute, but obey. The seed that had not depth of earth, withered and Come to nothing, Math. 13.5, 6. The reason men do not bring forth the fruits of Obedience, is,
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because they have not depth of earth: they were never yet deeply humbled for sin: A proud man will never obey;
Because they have not depth of earth: they were never yet deeply humbled for since: A proud man will never obey;
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instead of trampling his sins under his feet, he tramples Gods Laws under his feet.
instead of trampling his Sins under his feet, he tramples God's Laws under his feet.
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Jer. 43.3, 4. He who stoops in humility, is the likeliest to put his neck under Christs yoak:Jer. 43.3, 4. He who stoops in humility, is the likeliest to put his neck under Christ yoke:
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he that sees himself within an inch of hell, asks the Jailors question, What must I do to be saved? Act. 16.30.
he that sees himself within an inch of hell, asks the Jailors question, What must I do to be saved? Act. 16.30.
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What will not a condemned man do for a pardon? 2. Want of Practice, is for want of faith. Isa. 53.1.
What will not a condemned man do for a pardon? 2. Want of Practice, is for want of faith. Isaiah 53.1.
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Who hath believed our report? This makes Sermons to be like showres of raine falling upon a rock, they neither mollifie,Who hath believed our report? This makes Sermons to be like showers of rain falling upon a rock, they neither mollify,
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nor fructifie, because men are in part infidels;
nor fructify, Because men Are in part Infidels;
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they had rather dispute then believe: such as live Scepticks die Atheists. Did men believe sin were so bitter, that wrath and hell followed it, would they take this serpent into their bosom? Did they believe there were a beautie in holiness;
they had rather dispute then believe: such as live Sceptics die Atheists. Did men believe since were so bitter, that wrath and hell followed it, would they take this serpent into their bosom? Did they believe there were a beauty in holiness;
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did they believe godliness were gain; that there were joy in the way, and heaven at the end, would they not turn their feet into the way? Men have some slight transient thoughts of these things,
did they believe godliness were gain; that there were joy in the Way, and heaven At the end, would they not turn their feet into the Way? Men have Some slight Transient thoughts of these things,
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but their judgments are not fully convinced, nor their conscience fully captivated into the belief of them.
but their Judgments Are not Fully convinced, nor their conscience Fully captivated into the belief of them.
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This, this is Satans master-piece, his draw-net by which he drags millions to hell by keeping them in infidelitie;
This, this is Satan masterpiece, his draw-net by which he drags millions to hell by keeping them in infidelity;
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he knows if he can but keep them from the belief of the truth, he is sure to keep them from the practice of it.
he knows if he can but keep them from the belief of the truth, he is sure to keep them from the practice of it.
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3. Mens backwardness to Practice, is from the difficultie of the practical part of religion;
3. Mens backwardness to Practice, is from the difficulty of the practical part of Religion;
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it is easie to hear a truth, to give some assent, to commend it, to make a profession of it;
it is easy to hear a truth, to give Some assent, to commend it, to make a profession of it;
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but to digest a truth into practice, this is hard, and men are overgrown with sloth, they are loth to put themselves to too much trouble; Prov. 19.15.
but to digest a truth into practice, this is hard, and men Are overgrown with sloth, they Are loath to put themselves to too much trouble; Curae 19.15.
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Can men dig for gold, and not for the Pearl of price? Can they take pains in the pursuing of their sins,
Can men dig for gold, and not for the Pearl of price? Can they take pains in the pursuing of their Sins,
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and will they be at no paines for the saving of their souls? I dare be bold to say, It costs many a sinner more sweat and labour in toyling about his lusts,
and will they be At no pains for the Saving of their Souls? I Dare be bold to say, It costs many a sinner more sweat and labour in toiling about his Lustiest,
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then it costs a Saint in serving his God . 4. The World comes between and hinders:
then it costs a Saint in serving his God. 4. The World comes between and hinders:
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The thorns choak the seed of the Word. The thorns choke the seed of the Word.
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Men practice so much in the world, that they have no time to practice better things:
Men practice so much in the world, that they have no time to practice better things:
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the world is like a Mill, it makes such a noise in carnal hearts, that it drowns the sound of Gods silver Trumpet.
the world is like a Mill, it makes such a noise in carnal hearts, that it drowns the found of God's silver Trumpet.
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Mens affections are somtimes kindled by the preaching of the word, and we begin to hope that the flame of godliness will break forth in their lives,
Men's affections Are sometimes kindled by the preaching of the word, and we begin to hope that the flame of godliness will break forth in their lives,
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but then comes the earth and puts out this fire;
but then comes the earth and puts out this fire;
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how many Sermons lie buried in earthly hearts? More die then are put in the Bill of Mortality.
how many Sermons lie buried in earthly hearts? More die then Are put in the Bill of Mortality.
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Oh that the want of Practice in this age were more laid to heart! This is a Lamentation, and shall be for a Lamentation:
O that the want of Practice in this age were more laid to heart! This is a Lamentation, and shall be for a Lamentation:
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many Professors are all ear; if we should see a Creature made up of nothing but ear, it were a monster in nature;
many Professors Are all ear; if we should see a Creature made up of nothing but ear, it were a monster in nature;
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how many such monsters are there in Christianitie? They hear, and hear, and are never the better;
how many such monsters Are there in Christianity? They hear, and hear, and Are never the better;
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like the Salamander which lies in the fire, but as Naturalists say, it is never the hotter.
like the Salamander which lies in the fire, but as Naturalists say, it is never the hotter.
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Some satisfie themselves with the having of Ordinances. Judg. 17.13. Then said Micah, Now know I that the Lord will do me good, seeing I have a Levite to my Priest.
some satisfy themselves with the having of Ordinances. Judges 17.13. Then said micah, Now know I that the Lord will do me good, seeing I have a Levite to my Priest.
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But what is Physick if it be not applied? what is it to have the sound of the word in our ears,
But what is Physic if it be not applied? what is it to have the found of the word in our ears,
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unless we have the savour of it in our hearts? It will be little comfort to men on their death-beds, to think that Christ hath been preached in their streets,
unless we have the savour of it in our hearts? It will be little Comfort to men on their deathbeds, to think that christ hath been preached in their streets,
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and they have been lifted up to heaven in Gospel administrations, when their Consciences shall tell them they have been unholy and unreformed;
and they have been lifted up to heaven in Gospel administrations, when their Consciences shall tell them they have been unholy and unreformed;
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they have come into Gods House as the beasts did into the Ark; they came in unclean,
they have come into God's House as the beasts did into the Ark; they Come in unclean,
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and went out of the Ark unclean. 2. It exhorts all to become Practitioners in Religion.
and went out of the Ark unclean. 2. It exhorts all to become Practitioners in Religion.
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There are three steps leading to heaven, Knowledg, Assent, Practice; There Are three steps leading to heaven, Knowledge, Assent, Practice;
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it is not the taking the two first steps, but the third step which will make you happy.
it is not the taking the two First steps, but the third step which will make you happy.
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Obedience is the Grand precept both of the Law and Gospel; in this stands a Christians duty, in this consists his felicity. 1 Sam. 15.22. To obey us better than Sacrifice .
obedience is the Grand precept both of the Law and Gospel; in this Stands a Christians duty, in this consists his felicity. 1 Sam. 15.22. To obey us better than Sacrifice.
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Tis grateful to God, tis graceful to a Christian.
This grateful to God, this graceful to a Christian.
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What is the excellencie of a thing but its practicalness and usefulness? what are the fine feathers of a bird if it cannot sing? what is a plant though decked with leaves if it brings not forth fruit? What is it we commend in an Horse, his eyes or his good mettle? Cant. 5.5. My hands dropped with Myrrhe.
What is the excellency of a thing but its practicalness and usefulness? what Are the fine Feathers of a bird if it cannot sing? what is a plant though decked with leaves if it brings not forth fruit? What is it we commend in an Horse, his eyes or his good mettle? Cant 5.5. My hands dropped with Myrrh.
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I may allude, not only a Christians lips must drop knowledge, but his hands and his fingers must drop Myrrhe, that is, by working the works of obedience.
I may allude, not only a Christians lips must drop knowledge, but his hands and his fingers must drop Myrrh, that is, by working the works of Obedience.
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Let me use some Divine Motives to tempt Christians to the practique part of godliness. 1. Gospel-obedience is an evidence of sincerity;
Let me use Some Divine Motives to tempt Christians to the practic part of godliness. 1. Gospel obedience is an evidence of sincerity;
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as our Saviour Christ said in another sence, Joh. 10.25. The works which I do, bear witness of me.
as our Saviour christ said in Another sense, John 10.25. The works which I do, bear witness of me.
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Though never man spake like Christ, yet when he comes to put himself upon a trial, he will not be judged by his words,
Though never man spoke like christ, yet when he comes to put himself upon a trial, he will not be judged by his words,
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but by his works, they bear witness of me; so it is not a Christians golden words, but his works which testifie of him; Psal. 119.59. I have turned my feet unto thy statutes.
but by his works, they bear witness of me; so it is not a Christians golden words, but his works which testify of him; Psalm 119.59. I have turned my feet unto thy statutes.
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David did not only turn his ears to Gods Testimonies, but he turned his feet to them, he walked in them:David did not only turn his ears to God's Testimonies, but he turned his feet to them, he walked in them:
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we judge not of the health of a mans body by his high colour, but by the pulse of the arm where the blood chiefly operates:
we judge not of the health of a men body by his high colour, but by the pulse of the arm where the blood chiefly operates:
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so we judge not of a Christians soundness by his knowledge or high expressions; what is this high colour? Saul may be among the Prophets;
so we judge not of a Christians soundness by his knowledge or high expressions; what is this high colour? Saul may be among the prophets;
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but the estimate of a Christian is to be taken by his obediential actings towards God.
but the estimate of a Christian is to be taken by his obediential actings towards God.
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2. To be practitioners in Religion will not only do your selves good but others: This will both honour Religion, and propagate it. 1. It will honour Religion;
2. To be practitioners in Religion will not only do your selves good but Others: This will both honour Religion, and propagate it. 1. It will honour Religion;
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the Gospel may be compar'd to a beautiful Queen;
the Gospel may be compared to a beautiful Queen;
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the fruitful lives of Professors are so many jewels that do adorn this Queen, and make her shine forth in greater glory and magnificence;
the fruitful lives of Professors Are so many Jewels that do adorn this Queen, and make her shine forth in greater glory and magnificence;
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what a honour was it to godliness when the Apostle could say, the faith of the Romans was trumpeted abroad in every place! Rom. 1.8. I thank my God that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world.
what a honour was it to godliness when the Apostle could say, the faith of the Romans was trumpeted abroad in every place! Rom. 1.8. I thank my God that your faith is spoken of throughout the Whole world.
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That is, faith flourishing into obedience;
That is, faith flourishing into Obedience;
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1 Thes. 1.2, 3. We give thanks to God for you, remembring your work of faith, and labour of love.
1 Thebes 1.2, 3. We give thanks to God for you, remembering your work of faith, and labour of love.
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Christians should be ambitious to keep up the credit of Religion. 2. The practice of those truths we know, will much propagate Religion;
Christians should be ambitious to keep up the credit of Religion. 2. The practice of those truths we know, will much propagate Religion;
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Practice is the best Syllogisme and Argument we can use to prevail with others; this will confirm them in the truth of Religion.
Practice is the best Syllogism and Argument we can use to prevail with Others; this will confirm them in the truth of Religion.
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The Emperor Jovinian said to the Orthodox, and Arrian Bishops, I cannot judge of your Doctrine,
The Emperor Jovinian said to the Orthodox, and Arrian Bishops, I cannot judge of your Doctrine,
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but I can judge of your lives; their practice would preach loudest.
but I can judge of your lives; their practice would preach Loudest.
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If others see us make a profession, and yet live in a contradiction to what we profess;
If Others see us make a profession, and yet live in a contradiction to what we profess;
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if they hear Jacobs voice, but see Esaus hands, they will think Religion is but a devout complement, a severe policy;
if they hear Jacobs voice, but see Esaus hands, they will think Religion is but a devout compliment, a severe policy;
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why doth the Father forbid his Children to swear, when he himself swears? would you gain many Proselytes to Religion? be doers of the Word;
why does the Father forbid his Children to swear, when he himself swears? would you gain many Proselytes to Religion? be doers of the Word;
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say as Abimilech to his fellows, Judg. 9.48. What ye have seen we do, make hast and do as I have done.
say as Abimelech to his Fellows, Judges 9.48. What you have seen we doe, make haste and do as I have done.
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Would ye be as load-stones to draw your children and servants to heaven; set upon the practice of holiness.
Would you be as loadstones to draw your children and Servants to heaven; Set upon the practice of holiness.
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Basil observes, that Julian in one of his Epistles writing to Arsatius, saith that the Christian Religion did much flourish by the sanctity and liberality of them who professed it.Basil observes, that Julian in one of his Epistles writing to Arsatius, Says that the Christian Religion did much flourish by the sanctity and liberality of them who professed it.
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3. Thus we show our love to Christ; Joh. 14.21. He that hath my Commandements, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me.
3. Thus we show our love to christ; John 14.21. He that hath my commandments, and Keepeth them, he it is that loves me.
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We use to say, If you love me, do such a thing. This me thinks should be a great Argument to obedience;
We use to say, If you love me, do such a thing. This me thinks should be a great Argument to Obedience;
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by the love ye bear to Jesus Christ, obey his Word. Every man would be thought to love Christ;
by the love you bear to jesus christ, obey his Word. Every man would be Thought to love christ;
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I but try your love by this touch-stone;
I but try your love by this touchstone;
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Are ye cast into a Gospel-mould? do you obey? It is a vain thing for a man to say he loves Christs person, when he slights his commands .
are you cast into a Gospel-mould? do you obey? It is a vain thing for a man to say he loves Christ person, when he slights his commands.
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4. Without practice you will come short of them who have come short of heaven: Herod did many things, Mar. 6.20. NONLATINALPHABET, he was in many things a practiser of Johns Ministry.
4. Without practice you will come short of them who have come short of heaven: Herod did many things, Mar. 6.20., he was in many things a practiser of Johns Ministry.
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Those who rest in the speculative part of Religion, are not so good as Herod. 5. What unspeakable comfort will obedience yeild both in life and death! 1. In life;
Those who rest in the speculative part of Religion, Are not so good as Herod. 5. What unspeakable Comfort will Obedience yield both in life and death! 1. In life;
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is it not a comfort to a man when he hath been casting up his Accounts and finds that he hath gained in his Trade? you come hither in the use of Ordinances, Word,
is it not a Comfort to a man when he hath been casting up his Accounts and finds that he hath gained in his Trade? you come hither in the use of Ordinances, Word,
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and Prayer, to trade for heaven;
and Prayer, to trade for heaven;
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now if ye find upon a true account that ye have gain'd in the Trade of godliness,
now if you find upon a true account that you have gained in the Trade of godliness,
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and are fill'd with the fruits of the Spirit, will not this be a great comfort to you? he who is full of good works, God will gather the fruit, and blesse the Tree.
and Are filled with the fruits of the Spirit, will not this be a great Comfort to you? he who is full of good works, God will gather the fruit, and bless the Tree.
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2. Obedience gives comfort at death;
2. obedience gives Comfort At death;
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what a joy was it to St. Paul when he came to die, that he could make that sweet appeal, 2 Tim. 4.7. I have kept the faith!
what a joy was it to Saint Paul when he Come to die, that he could make that sweet appeal, 2 Tim. 4.7. I have kept the faith!
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that is, Paul had kept the Doctrine of Faith, and had lived the life of faith.
that is, Paul had kept the Doctrine of Faith, and had lived the life of faith.
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Oh with what comfort may a Christian lay his life down, when he hath laid his life out in the service of God! This was a death-bed Cordial to King Hezekiah, Isa. 38.3. Remember, O Lord, I beseech thee how I have walked before thee in truth.
O with what Comfort may a Christian lay his life down, when he hath laid his life out in the service of God! This was a deathbed Cordial to King Hezekiah, Isaiah 38.3. remember, Oh Lord, I beseech thee how I have walked before thee in truth.
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A man may repent of his fruitless knowledge, but never did any man repent of his obedience when he came to die;
A man may Repent of his fruitless knowledge, but never did any man Repent of his Obedience when he Come to die;
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never did any Christian who is going to rest with God, repent that he had walked with God.
never did any Christian who is going to rest with God, Repent that he had walked with God.
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6. What is the end of all Gods administrations but obedience? what are all Gods Promises but perswasions to obedience? what is the end of all Gods threatnings which stand as the Angel with a flaming sword in their hand,
6. What is the end of all God's administrations but Obedience? what Are all God's Promises but persuasions to Obedience? what is the end of all God's threatenings which stand as the Angel with a flaming sword in their hand,
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but to drive us to obedience! Deut. 11.28. A curse if ye will not obey.
but to drive us to Obedience! Deuteronomy 11.28. A curse if you will not obey.
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What is the voice of mercy but to call us to duty? the Father gives his child money to bribe him to ingenuity.
What is the voice of mercy but to call us to duty? the Father gives his child money to bribe him to ingenuity.
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The fire under the Still makes the Roses drop;
The fire under the Still makes the Roses drop;
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the fire of Gods mercies is to make the sweet water of obedience distill from us;
the fire of God's Mercies is to make the sweet water of Obedience distil from us;
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mercy (as Ambrose saith) is a medicine which God applies to us to cure our barrenness:
mercy (as Ambrose Says) is a medicine which God Applies to us to cure our Barrenness:
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what are all the examples of Gods justice upon non-proficients, but allarums to awaken us out of the bed of sloth,
what Are all the Examples of God's Justice upon non-proficients, but alarms to awaken us out of the Bed of sloth,
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and put us into a posture of service? Gods rod upon others is a Fescue to point us to obedience;
and put us into a posture of service? God's rod upon Others is a Fescue to point us to Obedience;
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if God hath not his end in respect of duty, we cannot have our end in respect of glory. 7. Motive;
if God hath not his end in respect of duty, we cannot have our end in respect of glory. 7. Motive;
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consider what a sin disobedience is; that is a sad Scripture, Jer. 44.16. As for the word thou hast spoken to us in the Name of the Lord, we will not do. Disobedience is 1. A sin against Reason;
Consider what a since disobedience is; that is a sad Scripture, Jer. 44.16. As for the word thou hast spoken to us in the Name of the Lord, we will not do. Disobedience is 1. A since against Reason;
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are we able to stand it out in defiance against God? 1 Cor. 10.22. Do we provoke the Lord to jealousie? are we stronger than he? it is as if the thorns should set them selves in battel array against the fire;
Are we able to stand it out in defiance against God? 1 Cor. 10.22. Do we provoke the Lord to jealousy? Are we Stronger than he? it is as if the thorns should Set them selves in battle array against the fire;
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will the sinner go to measure arms with the great God? what Solomon saith of laughter, Eccles. 2.2.
will the sinner go to measure arms with the great God? what Solomon Says of laughter, Eccles. 2.2.
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the same may be said of Rebellion, it is mad. 2. Disobedience is a sin against Equity:
the same may be said of Rebellion, it is mad. 2. Disobedience is a since against Equity:
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we have our subsistence from God, in him we live and move;
we have our subsistence from God, in him we live and move;
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and is it not equal that as we live upon him, we should live to him? justitia jus suum cuique tribuit;
and is it not equal that as we live upon him, we should live to him? justitia jus suum cuique tribuit;
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is it not just and fitting that as God gives us our allowance, we should give him our allegiance? If the General give his Souldier pay, the Souldier is to march at his command, not only by the Law of Arms, but the Law of equity.
is it not just and fitting that as God gives us our allowance, we should give him our allegiance? If the General give his Soldier pay, the Soldier is to march At his command, not only by the Law of Arms, but the Law of equity.
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3. Disobedience is a sin against Conscience; God by Creation is our Father, so that Conscience binds to duty: Mal. 1.6.
3. Disobedience is a since against Conscience; God by Creation is our Father, so that Conscience binds to duty: Malachi 1.6.
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If then I be a Father, where is my honour? 4. Disobedience is a sin against our Vows:If then I be a Father, where is my honour? 4. Disobedience is a since against our Vows:
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We have taken the oath of Allegiance. Thy vows are upon me O God, Psal. 65.12. We have many vows upon us;
We have taken the oath of Allegiance. Thy vows Are upon me Oh God, Psalm 65.12. We have many vows upon us;
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our Baptismal vow, our Sacramental, our National, our Sick-bed vows;
our Baptismal Voelli, our Sacramental, our National, our Sickbed vows;
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here are four cords to draw us to obedience, and if we slip these Sacred Knots, and cast these cords from us, will not God come upon us for Perjury? If oaths will not bind us, God hath chains that will.
Here Are four cords to draw us to Obedience, and if we slip these Sacred Knots, and cast these cords from us, will not God come upon us for Perjury? If Oaths will not bind us, God hath chains that will.
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5. Disobedience is a sin against our Prayers.
5. Disobedience is a since against our Prayers.
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We pray, Thy will be done: So that by Non-obedience we confute our selves, and live in a contradiction to our own prayers.
We pray, Thy will be done: So that by Nonobedience we confute our selves, and live in a contradiction to our own Prayers.
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That man who is self-confuted, is self-condemned. 6. Disobedience is a sin against Kindness. 'Tis a disingenious sin:
That man who is self-confuted, is self-condemned. 6. Disobedience is a since against Kindness. It's a disingenuous since:
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it is a kicking against Gods bowels, a despising the riches of his goodness, Rom. 2.4.
it is a kicking against God's bowels, a despising the riches of his Goodness, Rom. 2.4.
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Therefore the Apostle links these two sins together, 2 Tim. 3.2. NONLATINALPHABET Disobedient, Unthankful: and this dies a sin of a Crimson colour.
Therefore the Apostle links these two Sins together, 2 Tim. 3.2. Disobedient, Unthankful: and this die a since of a Crimson colour.
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One calls ingratitude, The Seminary of sin . It is an epitomizing sin. Brutus his unkindness went deeper to Caesars heart, than the stab.
One calls ingratitude, The Seminary of since. It is an epitomizing since. Brutus his unkindness went Deeper to Caesars heart, than the stab.
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— Ingratus hoc unum benefacit cum perit. —. 7. Disobedience is a sin against Nature. Every creature in its kinde obeys God. 1. Animate creatures obey him.
— Ingrateful hoc Unum benefacit cum perit. —. 7. Disobedience is a since against Nature. Every creature in its kind obeys God. 1. Animate creatures obey him.
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God spake to the Fish to set Jonah ashore, and it did it presently, Jonah 2.10.
God spoke to the Fish to Set Jonah ashore, and it did it presently, Jonah 2.10.
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What are the Birds thankful Hymms (as Ambrose calls them) but tributes of obedience? 2. Inanimate creatures obey God.
What Are the Birds thankful Hymms (as Ambrose calls them) but Tributes of Obedience? 2. Inanimate creatures obey God.
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The Stars in their course fought against Cisera. Judg. 5. The Wind and the Sea obey him. Mar. 4.41. The very Stones if God give them a Commission, will cry out against the sins of men. Hab. 2.11. The stone shall cry out of the wall, and the beam out of the timber shall answer it. The Stars in their course fought against Cisera. Judges 5. The Wind and the Sea obey him. Mar. 4.41. The very Stones if God give them a Commission, will cry out against the Sins of men. Hab. 2.11. The stone shall cry out of the wall, and the beam out of the timber shall answer it.
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If men should be silent, the stones would in some manner have testified of Christ. Luk. 19.40. At Christs Passion the Rocks did rend. Mat. 27.51. Which tearing Rhetorique was a voice to tell the world that the Messiah was now crucified.
If men should be silent, the stones would in Some manner have testified of christ. Luk. 19.40. At Christ Passion the Rocks did rend. Mathew 27.51. Which tearing Rhetoric was a voice to tell the world that the Messiah was now Crucified.
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Shall every creature obey God but man? O Christian, think thus with thy self; if God had made me a stone, I should have obeyed him;
Shall every creature obey God but man? O Christian, think thus with thy self; if God had made me a stone, I should have obeyed him;
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and now that he hath made me rational, shall I refuse to obey? This is against Nature.
and now that he hath made me rational, shall I refuse to obey? This is against Nature.
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There are none that disobey God but Man and the Divel, and can we finde none to joyne with but the Divel?
There Are none that disobey God but Man and the devil, and can we find none to join with but the devil?
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8. Disobedience is a sin against Self-preservation .
8. Disobedience is a since against Self-preservation.
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Disloyalty is treason, and by treason the sinner is bound over to the wrath of God. 2 Thes. 1.7, 8. The Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty angels in flaming fire, taking vengeance on them who obey not the Gospel.
Disloyalty is treason, and by treason the sinner is bound over to the wrath of God. 2 Thebes 1.7, 8. The Lord jesus shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty Angels in flaming fire, taking vengeance on them who obey not the Gospel.
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He that refuseth to obey Gods will in Commanding, shall be sure to obey his will in Punishing.
He that Refuseth to obey God's will in Commanding, shall be sure to obey his will in Punishing.
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The sinner while he thinks to slip the Knot of Obedience, twists the Cord of his own Damnation.
The sinner while he thinks to slip the Knot of obedience, twists the Cord of his own Damnation.
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Thus ye have seen the sin of Disobedience set out in its bloody colours: Be wise now therefore O ye Kings, be instructed ye Judges of the earth; serve the Lord with fear;
Thus you have seen the since of Disobedience Set out in its bloody colours: Be wise now Therefore Oh you Kings, be instructed you Judges of the earth; serve the Lord with Fear;
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Kiss the Son left he be angry. Kiss Christ with a kiss of love; Kiss him with a kiss of loyaltie;Kiss the Son left he be angry. Kiss christ with a kiss of love; Kiss him with a kiss of loyalty;
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When his wrath is kindled but a little, blessed are all they that put their trust in him, Psal. 2. ult. 9. The Benefit of obedience. Psal. 19.11. In keeping his precepts there is great reward. Obedience is Crowned with happiness;When his wrath is kindled but a little, blessed Are all they that put their trust in him, Psalm 2. ult. 9. The Benefit of Obedience. Psalm 19.11. In keeping his Precepts there is great reward. obedience is Crowned with happiness;
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So saith the Text, happy are ye, &c. If this argument will not prevaile, what will? Quest. But what happiness?
So Says the Text, happy Are you, etc. If this argument will not prevail, what will? Quest. But what happiness?
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Answ. All kind of blessings are poured upon the head of Obedience, as the precious oyl was poured on Aarons head. 1 Temporal blessings.Answer All kind of blessings Are poured upon the head of obedience, as the precious oil was poured on Aaron's head. 1 Temporal blessings.
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Deut. 28.3, 4, 9. Blessed shall be the fruit of thy body, and the fruit of thy ground; Deuteronomy 28.3, 4, 9. Blessed shall be the fruit of thy body, and the fruit of thy ground;
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blessed shall be thy basket and thy store, &c. If thou shalt keep the Commandements of the Lord thy God, &c. He that hath a fruitful Heart, shall have a fruitful Crop. God will make him to thrive in his Estate:blessed shall be thy basket and thy store, etc. If thou shalt keep the commandments of the Lord thy God, etc. He that hath a fruitful Heart, shall have a fruitful Crop. God will make him to thrive in his Estate:
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And his basket shall not only be full, but blessed. God will bless what he hath.
And his basket shall not only be full, but blessed. God will bless what he hath.
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Here is not only the Sack full of corn, but money in the mouth of the Sack. 2. Spiritual blessings. Exod. 19.5. If ye will obey my voice indeed, then ye shall be a peculiar Treasure to me, above all people.
Here is not only the Sack full of corn, but money in the Mouth of the Sack. 2. Spiritual blessings. Exod 19.5. If you will obey my voice indeed, then you shall be a peculiar Treasure to me, above all people.
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You shall be my Portion, my Jewels, the Apple of my eye; I will give Kingdoms for your ransome. Jer. 7.23. Obey, and I will be your God.
You shall be my Portion, my Jewels, the Apple of my eye; I will give Kingdoms for your ransom. Jer. 7.23. Obey, and I will be your God.
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I will make over my self to you by a deed of gift. What a Superlative distinguishing mercy is this! Psal. 14.4. Happy is that people whose God is the Lord. 3. Eternal blessings. Heb. 5.9. Christ became the author of Eternal salvation, to all them that obey him:
I will make over my self to you by a deed of gift. What a Superlative distinguishing mercy is this! Psalm 14.4. Happy is that people whose God is the Lord. 3. Eternal blessings. Hebrew 5.9. christ became the author of Eternal salvation, to all them that obey him:
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It is a salvation that bears date to eternity: Oh then, who would not be in love with obedience!
It is a salvation that bears date to eternity: O then, who would not be in love with Obedience!
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while we please God, we pleasure our selves. We are ready to say as Amaziah, 2 Chron. 25.9. But what shall we do for the hundred Talents? Ye see brethren, you are no losers by Obedience;
while we please God, we pleasure our selves. We Are ready to say as Amaziah, 2 Chronicles 25.9. But what shall we do for the hundred Talents? You see brothers, you Are no losers by obedience;
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who did ever kindle a fire on Gods Altar for nought? Mal. 1.10. 3. I shall lay down some Rules to help Christians in their Obedience, that it may be the Sacrifice of a sweet smelling savour to God.
who did ever kindle a fire on God's Altar for nought? Malachi 1.10. 3. I shall lay down Some Rules to help Christians in their obedience, that it may be the Sacrifice of a sweet smelling savour to God.
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Obedience must have these four Ingredients in it. It must be cordial, Deutr. 26.16. The Lord thy God hath commanded thee to do these statutes, thou shalt therefore keep and do them with all thy heart. NONLATINALPHABET Rom. 6.17. Ye have obeyed from the heart .
obedience must have these four Ingredients in it. It must be cordial, Deuteronomy 26.16. The Lord thy God hath commanded thee to do these statutes, thou shalt Therefore keep and do them with all thy heart. Rom. 6.17. You have obeyed from the heart.
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Obedience without the heart is like fire on the Altar without Incense. The heart is the seat of Love, and 'tis Love perfumes every duty.
obedience without the heart is like fire on the Altar without Incense. The heart is the seat of Love, and it's Love perfumes every duty.
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The heart makes service a Freewill offering, else it is but a tax: Cain brought his sacrifice, not his heart;
The heart makes service a Freewill offering, Else it is but a Tax: Cain brought his sacrifice, not his heart;
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it was rather a mulct than an Offering: Without the heart our Religion is like the Angels assuming dead bodies;
it was rather a mulct than an Offering: Without the heart our Religion is like the Angels assuming dead bodies;
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those bodies did eat, and drink, and walk, but they had no soul to animate them.
those bodies did eat, and drink, and walk, but they had no soul to animate them.
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They did movere, not vivere: how many do but assume the duties of Religion; Obedience without the heart is hypocrisie.
They did movere, not vivere: how many do but assume the duties of Religion; obedience without the heart is hypocrisy.
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How canst thou say I love thee, when thy heart is not with me? Judg. 16.15. 2. Obedience must be extensive, it must reach to all Gods Commandments, 1 King. 9.4. Luke 1.6.How Canst thou say I love thee, when thy heart is not with me? Judges 16.15. 2. obedience must be extensive, it must reach to all God's commandments, 1 King. 9.4. Lycia 1.6.
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Quest. But who can arrive at this? Answ. Though we cannot keep all Gods Commandements Legally, yet we may Evangellically: A good ChristianQuest. But who can arrive At this? Answer Though we cannot keep all God's commandments Legally, yet we may Evangelically: A good Christian
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1. Consents to the equity of the whole Law; Rom. 7.12. The Law is holy, and just, and good:
1. Consents to the equity of the Whole Law; Rom. 7.12. The Law is holy, and just, and good:
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he sets his seal to every Law. 2. He doth make conscience of every Law: David had respect to all Gods Commandments, Psal. 119.6. his eye was upon all;
he sets his seal to every Law. 2. He does make conscience of every Law: David had respect to all God's commandments, Psalm 119.6. his eye was upon all;
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every command hath such authority upon a Christian, that he knows not how to dispence with it;
every command hath such Authority upon a Christian, that he knows not how to dispense with it;
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though he fail in every duty, yet he dares not neglect any duty. 3. A child of God desires to keep every command; Psal. 119.5. O that my wayes were directed to keep thy statutes.
though he fail in every duty, yet he dares not neglect any duty. 3. A child of God Desires to keep every command; Psalm 119.5. Oh that my ways were directed to keep thy statutes.
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what a child of God wants in strength, he makes up in will; Rom. 7.18. To will is present. The regenerate Will stands bent to all Gods Precepts.
what a child of God Wants in strength, he makes up in will; Rom. 7.18. To will is present. The regenerate Will Stands bent to all God's Precepts.
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4. The gracious soul mourns that he can do no better; when he fails, he weeps:
4. The gracious soul mourns that he can do no better; when he fails, he weeps:
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O wretched man that I am, Rom. 7.24. O this unbelieving heart! how am I clog'd with corruption!Oh wretched man that I am, Rom. 7.24. O this unbelieving heart! how am I clogged with corruption!
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The good I would, I do not. The good I would, I do not.
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Thus doth a Child of God lament his failings, and judge himself for them, and this is in a Gospel sense to keep every Law.
Thus does a Child of God lament his failings, and judge himself for them, and this is in a Gospel sense to keep every Law.
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Unsound hearts as they are slight in their obedience, so they are partial; some duty they will dispense with, some sinne they will indulge, in this thing the Lord pardon thy servant, 1 King. 5.18.
Unsound hearts as they Are slight in their Obedience, so they Are partial; Some duty they will dispense with, Some sin they will indulge, in this thing the Lord pardon thy servant, 1 King. 5.18.
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The Hypocrite will walk in some of Gods statutes, not in all, like a foundred Jade that will not set all his feet upon the ground, but favours one foot:
The Hypocrite will walk in Some of God's statutes, not in all, like a foundered Jade that will not Set all his feet upon the ground, but favours one foot:
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Such foundered Christians there are, who halt, and limp, and favour themselves in some things, though it be to the hazard of their souls;
Such foundered Christians there Are, who halt, and limp, and favour themselves in Some things, though it be to the hazard of their Souls;
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Herod could as well die as leave his Incest. True obedience is universal as the Papists say, we owe to our Mother the Church, an Unlimited subjection;Herod could as well die as leave his Incest. True Obedience is universal as the Papists say, we owe to our Mother the Church, an Unlimited subjection;
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its true here, we owe to our God Unlimited obedience. 3. The third Ingredient into obedience is Faith; Heb. 11.6. Without faith it is impossible to please God.
its true Here, we owe to our God Unlimited Obedience. 3. The third Ingredient into Obedience is Faith; Hebrew 11.6. Without faith it is impossible to please God.
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therefore it is call'd the obedience of faith, Rom. 16.26. Abel is said by faith to offer up NONLATINALPHABET, abetter sacrifice than Cain. — Sacra solet magnis rebus inesse fides.
Therefore it is called the Obedience of faith, Rom. 16.26. Abel is said by faith to offer up, abetter sacrifice than Cain. — Sacra Solent magnis rebus inesse fides.
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Faith is a vital principle, without it all our services are dead . Therefore the Scripture speaks of dead works, Hebr. 6.1.
Faith is a vital principle, without it all our services Are dead. Therefore the Scripture speaks of dead works, Hebrew 6.1.
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But why must this silver thread of faith run through the whole work of obedience?
But why must this silver thread of faith run through the Whole work of Obedience?
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I answer, because faith looks at Christ in every duty, and so both the person and offering is accepted: Ephes. 1.6. He hath accepted us in the beloved.
I answer, Because faith looks At christ in every duty, and so both the person and offering is accepted: Ephesians 1.6. He hath accepted us in the Beloved.
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We are not accepted through our duties, but through the beloved: Faith looks at the Merit of Christ to take away the guilt;
We Are not accepted through our duties, but through the Beloved: Faith looks At the Merit of christ to take away the guilt;
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and the Spirit of Christ to take away the filth which cleaves to the most angelical services, thus it procures acceptance.
and the Spirit of christ to take away the filth which cleaves to the most angelical services, thus it procures acceptance.
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The High Priest under the Law looked at Christ in all;
The High Priest under the Law looked At christ in all;
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when he offered up the Sacrifice, he laid his hand upon the head of the beast slain, which did point at the Messiah, Exod. 29.10.
when he offered up the Sacrifice, he laid his hand upon the head of the beast slave, which did point At the Messiah, Exod 29.10.
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So Faith laies its hand in every Gospel-sacrifice upon the head of Christ;
So Faith lays its hand in every Gospel sacrifice upon the head of christ;
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his Blood doth cleanse, and the sweet Odours of his Intercession do perfume our holy things.
his Blood does cleanse, and the sweet Odours of his Intercession do perfume our holy things.
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Now Faith looking up to Christ in every Duty, finds acceptance.
Now Faith looking up to christ in every Duty, finds acceptance.
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Nay, Faith doth not only look at Christ, but it unites to Christ, as the Siens is graffed into the stock. Believers are part of Christ;
Nay, Faith does not only look At christ, but it unites to christ, as the Siens is graffed into the stock. Believers Are part of christ;
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Christ and the Saints make one body Mystical;
christ and the Saints make one body Mystical;
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no wonder then if God casts a favourable aspect upon those services which Believers present to him. 4. Obedience must be constant;
no wonder then if God Cast a favourable aspect upon those services which Believers present to him. 4. obedience must be constant;
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Revel. 2.26 He that keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give the morning star. Revel. 2.26 He that Keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give the morning star.
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Faith must lead the Van, and Perseverance must bring up the Rear:
Faith must led the Van, and Perseverance must bring up the Rear:
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There is a NONLATINALPHABET, something still remaing for a Christian to do, and he must not leave work till the night of death comes on.
There is a, something still remaing for a Christian to do, and he must not leave work till the night of death comes on.
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Mnason of Cyprus an old Discilple, Acts 21.16. what an honour is it for one to be gray-headed in Religion? what a credit when it shall be said of him, His last works are better than his first! Revel. 2.19. A good Christian is like wine full of spirits which is good to the last drawing.Mnason of Cyprus an old Discilple, Acts 21.16. what an honour is it for one to be Gray-headed in Religion? what a credit when it shall be said of him, His last works Are better than his First! Revel. 2.19. A good Christian is like wine full of spirits which is good to the last drawing.
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A Limner makes his last work more compleat and curious:
A Limner makes his last work more complete and curious:
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blessed is that man who the nearer he is to death, moves swifter to the heavenly Center.
blessed is that man who the nearer he is to death, moves swifter to the heavenly Centre.
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The good Practitioner. Ioh. 13.17. If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them.
The good Practitioner. John 13.17. If you know these things, happy Are you if you do them.
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IN this Chapter our Blessed Saviour, the great Doctor af the Church, falls upon teaching his Disciples; he taught them
IN this Chapter our Blessed Saviour, the great Doctor of the Church, falls upon teaching his Disciples; he taught them
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1. Doctrinâ, by doctrine, ver. 34. A new Commandement give I unto you, that ye love one another.
1. Doctrinâ, by Doctrine, ver. 34. A new Commandment give I unto you, that you love one Another.
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Christ was now going out of the world;
christ was now going out of the world;
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and as a father when he is dying leaves a charge with his children that they love;
and as a father when he is dying leaves a charge with his children that they love;
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so our Saviour leaves this solemn charge with his disciples, that they did love one another.
so our Saviour leaves this solemn charge with his Disciples, that they did love one Another.
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2. He taught them emblemate, by embleam, ver. 4. he took a Towel and girded himself.
2. He taught them emblemate, by embleam, ver. 4. he took a Towel and girded himself.
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Thus teaching them by a sacred embleam, how he did begirt himself with with our flesh:
Thus teaching them by a sacred embleam, how he did begirt himself with with our Flesh:
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the blessed angels stood wondring at this, how the divine nature could be girdled with the humane.
the blessed Angels stood wondering At this, how the divine nature could be girdled with the humane.
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3. He taught them exemplo, by example, ver. 5. he poureth water into a Bason, and began to wash his disciples feet:
3. He taught them exemplo, by Exampl, ver. 5. he pours water into a Basin, and began to wash his Disciples feet:
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he teacheth them humility by his own example; he stoops to the meanest office:
he Teaches them humility by his own Exampl; he stoops to the Meanest office:
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he washeth his disciples feet, and this he did for their imitation, ver. 14. ye ought also to wash one anothers feet. he washes his Disciples feet, and this he did for their imitation, ver. 14. you ought also to wash one another's feet.
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Now our Lord Christ having thus taught his disciples, by Doctrine, Embleam, and Example, he makes as it were the Use of all in the words of the Text NONLATINALPHABET, If you know these things, happy are ye if ye do them.
Now our Lord christ having thus taught his Disciples, by Doctrine, Embleam, and Exampl, he makes as it were the Use of all in the words of the Text, If you know these things, happy Are you if you do them.
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A text that deserves to be engraven in letters of gold upon our hearts;
A text that deserves to be engraven in letters of gold upon our hearts;
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a text, that if well observed, will help us to reap benefit by all other texts.
a text, that if well observed, will help us to reap benefit by all other texts.
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A Sermon is never heard a right till it be practised:
A Sermon is never herd a right till it be practised:
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I shall therefore make this Sermon to be by the blessing of God as a selvidg to keep the rest from ravelling out.
I shall Therefore make this Sermon to be by the blessing of God as a selvidg to keep the rest from ravelling out.
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That were an happy Sermon which would help you to put all the other Sermons you have heard in practice.
That were an happy Sermon which would help you to put all the other Sermons you have herd in practice.
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If you know these things, &c. by the word NONLATINALPHABET [ these things ] our Saviour by a Synecdoche, comprehends all the matters of religion,If you know these things, etc. by the word [ these things ] our Saviour by a Synecdoche, comprehends all the matters of Religion,
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though more particularly those two things he had been immediately before speaking of, love and humility.
though more particularly those two things he had been immediately before speaking of, love and humility.
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In the Text there is 1. a Supposition, if ye know, and do.
In the Text there is 1. a Supposition, if you know, and do.
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2. A benediction, happy are ye. From whence this Doctrine ariseth, That it is not the Knowledg of the points of religion,
2. A benediction, happy Are you. From whence this Doctrine arises, That it is not the Knowledge of the points of Religion,
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but the Practice of them that makes a man happy.
but the Practice of them that makes a man happy.
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Had Christ said, if ye know these things happy are ye, and there had made a stop,
Had christ said, if you know these things happy Are you, and there had made a stop,
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and gone no further, we should have thought knowledg had been enough to have made one happy;
and gone no further, we should have Thought knowledge had been enough to have made one happy;
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but Christ staies not here, but goes further, happy are ye if ye do them;
but christ stays not Here, but Goes further, happy Are you if you do them;
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Christ doth not put happiness upon knowing, but doing. So that the Doctrine clearly results, That it is not knowledg but practice renders a man blessed.
christ does not put happiness upon knowing, but doing. So that the Doctrine clearly results, That it is not knowledge but practice renders a man blessed.
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This Proposition consists of two Branches, and I shall handle them distinctly. 1. That Knowledg alone in the mysteries of religion, will not make a man happy.
This Proposition consists of two Branches, and I shall handle them distinctly. 1. That Knowledge alone in the Mysteres of Religion, will not make a man happy.
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2. That it is the Practique part of religion makes a man happy. 1. That Knowledg alone in the mysteries of religion will not make a man happy. Mat. 7.21. Luk. 6.46. Why call ye me Lord Lord, and do not the things which I say? It is not the NONLATINALPHABET the speculation of the most glorious truths can bring a man to heaven:
2. That it is the Practic part of Religion makes a man happy. 1. That Knowledge alone in the Mysteres of Religion will not make a man happy. Mathew 7.21. Luk. 6.46. Why call you me Lord Lord, and do not the things which I say? It is not the the speculation of the most glorious truths can bring a man to heaven:
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If a man could discourse de omni scibili, if his head were NONLATINALPHABET a Treasury of wisdom,
If a man could discourse de omni scibili, if his head were a Treasury of Wisdom,
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an Ocean of learning, as it is said Hyperbolically of Albinus, Beringarius, Hermolaus Barbarus and others,
an Ocean of learning, as it is said Hyperbolically of Albinus, Beringarius, Hermolaus Barbarus and Others,
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yet this could not entitle him to happiness:
yet this could not entitle him to happiness:
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his knowledg might make him admired, but not blessed. If a man knew all the policies of State, the mysteries of Trade, the subtilty of Arts, the system of Divinity, all this could not crown him with happiness.
his knowledge might make him admired, but not blessed. If a man knew all the policies of State, the Mysteres of Trade, the subtlety of Arts, the system of Divinity, all this could not crown him with happiness.
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Indeed, knowledg in the Theory of Religion hath a beauty in it next to the Pearl of grace; this gold is most pretious.
Indeed, knowledge in the Theory of Religion hath a beauty in it next to the Pearl of grace; this gold is most precious.
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Knowledg is the enriching of the minde, it is a faire garland to look upon; but as Rachel though beautiful, yet being barren, said, give me children or I dye;
Knowledge is the enriching of the mind, it is a fair garland to look upon; but as Rachel though beautiful, yet being barren, said, give me children or I die;
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so if knowledg doth not bring forth the child of obedience, it will dye and come to nothing:
so if knowledge does not bring forth the child of Obedience, it will die and come to nothing:
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I would by no means disparage knowledg: knowledg is the Pilot to guide us in our obedience;
I would by no means disparage knowledge: knowledge is the Pilot to guide us in our Obedience;
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if zeal be not according to knowledg, it is NONLATINALPHABET will-worship, it is the setting up an altar to an unknown God. Knowledg must usher in obedience;
if zeal be not according to knowledge, it is will-worship, it is the setting up an altar to an unknown God. Knowledge must usher in Obedience;
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it is as abominable to God to offer up the blinde as the lame. Final ignorance damnes, Hose. 4.6. My people are destroyed for lack of knowledg.
it is as abominable to God to offer up the blind as the lame. Final ignorance damnes, Hose. 4.6. My people Are destroyed for lack of knowledge.
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The Hebrew word is NONLATINALPHABET they are cut down, or fell'd like Trees, so that there is a necessity of knowledg:
The Hebrew word is they Are Cut down, or felled like Trees, so that there is a necessity of knowledge:
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knowledg is the elder sister, but obedience is better than knowledg; here the elder must serve the younger:
knowledge is the elder sister, but Obedience is better than knowledge; Here the elder must serve the younger:
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knowledg may put us into the way of happiness, but it is only practice brings us thither.
knowledge may put us into the Way of happiness, but it is only practice brings us thither.
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That knowledg alone cannot make a man happy, I shall prove by three demonstrations. 1. Knowledg alone doth not make a man better, therefore it cannot make him happy:
That knowledge alone cannot make a man happy, I shall prove by three demonstrations. 1. Knowledge alone does not make a man better, Therefore it cannot make him happy:
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bare knowledg hath no influence, it doth not leave a spiritual tincture of holiness behind;
bore knowledge hath no influence, it does not leave a spiritual tincture of holiness behind;
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it doth inform, not transform: knowledg of it self hath no power upon the heart to make it more divine:
it does inform, not transform: knowledge of it self hath no power upon the heart to make it more divine:
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it is like weak physick that doth not work; it doth not warm the affections, or purge the conscience:
it is like weak physic that does not work; it does not warm the affections, or purge the conscience:
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it doth not fetch vertue from Christ to dry up the bloody issue of sin:
it does not fetch virtue from christ to dry up the bloody issue of since:
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a man may receive the truth in the light of it, not in the love of it, 2 Thes. 2.10. the Apostle calls it NONLATINALPHABET a form of knowledg. Rom. 2.20. Knowledg alone is but a dead form, having nothing to animate it:
a man may receive the truth in the Light of it, not in the love of it, 2 Thebes 2.10. the Apostle calls it a from of knowledge. Rom. 2.20. Knowledge alone is but a dead from, having nothing to animate it:
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he that hath knowledg only, is a spiritual stilborn: he looks like a Christian, but hath neither appetite nor motion.
he that hath knowledge only, is a spiritual stilborn: he looks like a Christian, but hath neither appetite nor motion.
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Knowledg alone makes men monsters in religion; they are all head, but no feet, they do not walk in Christ, Col. 2.6.
Knowledge alone makes men monsters in Religion; they Are all head, but no feet, they do not walk in christ, Col. 2.6.
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A man may have knowledg and be neglective of his duty, as Plutarch said of the Grecians, they knew what was just, but did it not:
A man may have knowledge and be neglective of his duty, as Plutarch said of the Greeks, they knew what was just, but did it not:
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A man may have knowledg, and be prophane; he may have a clear head, and a foul heart.
A man may have knowledge, and be profane; he may have a clear head, and a foul heart.
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The sun may shine when the way is dirty: the understanding may be irradiated, when the foot of a sinner treads in unholy paths;
The sun may shine when the Way is dirty: the understanding may be irradiated, when the foot of a sinner treads in unholy paths;
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now then if knowledg abstracted from practice doth not make a man better, then it cannot make him happy.
now then if knowledge abstracted from practice does not make a man better, then it cannot make him happy.
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2. Knowledg alone will not save, therefore it will not make a man happy: if knowledg alone will save, then all that have knowledg shall be saved;
2. Knowledge alone will not save, Therefore it will not make a man happy: if knowledge alone will save, then all that have knowledge shall be saved;
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but that is not true, for then Judas should be saved, he had knowledge enough; then the Divel should be saved;
but that is not true, for then Judas should be saved, he had knowledge enough; then the devil should be saved;
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he can transform himself into an Angel of light;
he can transform himself into an Angel of Light;
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he is call'd NONLATINALPHABET from the great knowledge he hath, a man may have knowledge and be no better than a Divel;
he is called from the great knowledge he hath, a man may have knowledge and be no better than a devil;
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hell is full of learned heads;
hell is full of learned Heads;
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now if knowledge alone will not save, then it will not put a man into a state of blessedness.
now if knowledge alone will not save, then it will not put a man into a state of blessedness.
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3. Knowledge alone makes a mans case worse, therefore it cannot make him happy. 1. Knowledge takes away all excuse and apology. Joh. 15.22. Now ye have no cloak for your sin.
3. Knowledge alone makes a men case Worse, Therefore it cannot make him happy. 1. Knowledge Takes away all excuse and apology. John 15.22. Now you have no cloak for your since.
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2. Knowledge adds to a mans torment:
2. Knowledge adds to a men torment:
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Woe unto thee Corazin; it shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the day of judgement than for thee. Woe unto thee Chorazin; it shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon At the day of judgement than for thee.
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It will be better with Indians than Christians living in a contradiction to their knowledge: Luke 12.47. That servant which knew his Lords will, and did not according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes.
It will be better with Indians than Christians living in a contradiction to their knowledge: Luke 12.47. That servant which knew his lords will, and did not according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes.
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Knowledge without practice serves only as a Torch to light men to hell; the brighter the light, the hotter the fire.
Knowledge without practice serves only as a Torch to Light men to hell; the Brighter the Light, the hotter the fire.
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If a King cause his Proclamation to be published, the Subject knows it, but obeys not, this doth the more incense the King against him, he will punish it for a contempt;
If a King cause his Proclamation to be published, the Subject knows it, but obeys not, this does the more incense the King against him, he will Punish it for a contempt;
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better be ignorant than knowingly disobedient.
better be ignorant than knowingly disobedient.
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Now then, if knowledge alone makes a mans case worse, then it is far from making him happy.
Now then, if knowledge alone makes a men case Worse, then it is Far from making him happy.
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Use. Get knowledge, but do not rest in it;Use. Get knowledge, but do not rest in it;
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will you rest in that which will not make you happy? what is it to cry the Temple of the Lord? what is it to lay knowledge up, and not lay it out? in this sence, he who encreaseth knowledge, encreaseth sorrow, Eccles. 1.18. his knowledge will but serve to condemn him.
will you rest in that which will not make you happy? what is it to cry the Temple of the Lord? what is it to lay knowledge up, and not lay it out? in this sense, he who increases knowledge, increases sorrow, Eccles. 1.18. his knowledge will but serve to condemn him.
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If knowledge separated from practice would make men happy, the people of England were a happy people, they want not for knowledge;
If knowledge separated from practice would make men happy, the people of England were a happy people, they want not for knowledge;
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never since the time of the Apostles did the light shine clearer; but here is the mischief, most people know only to know;
never since the time of the Apostles did the Light shine clearer; but Here is the mischief, most people know only to know;
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it may be said of the generality of people as Seneca speaks, malint disputare quam vivere, they had rather dispute well than live well;
it may be said of the generality of people as Senecca speaks, malint disputare quam vivere, they had rather dispute well than live well;
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they would have knowledge to be spangle them, rather than sanctifie them. Alas, knowledge alone will never make them happy;
they would have knowledge to be spangle them, rather than sanctify them. Alas, knowledge alone will never make them happy;
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men may build their nests among the stars, yet make their bed in hell; they may have knowledge to crown them, and God to damn them.
men may built their nests among the Stars, yet make their Bed in hell; they may have knowledge to crown them, and God to damn them.
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O Christian, who gloriest in thy knowledge and haste no more, wherein dost thou excel an Hypocrite? wherein dost thou excell the Divel? he knows all the Articles of the Creed, he could say to Christ it is written — Is it not sad that a man should have no better evidences to show for heaven than the Divel!
O Christian, who gloriest in thy knowledge and haste no more, wherein dost thou excel an Hypocrite? wherein dost thou excel the devil? he knows all the Articles of the Creed, he could say to christ it is written — Is it not sad that a man should have no better evidences to show for heaven than the devil!
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How unprofitable is the luxuriancy of knowledge? he who is only fill'd with knowledge, is like a glasse fill'd with froth;
How unprofitable is the luxuriancy of knowledge? he who is only filled with knowledge, is like a glass filled with froth;
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what a vain, foolish thing is it to have knowledge, and make no spiritual use of it!
what a vain, foolish thing is it to have knowledge, and make no spiritual use of it!
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It is as if a man had several Fountains in his Garden, but never waters his Flowers with them;
It is as if a man had several Fountains in his Garden, but never waters his Flowers with them;
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or as if an Asse should be laden with Provender, but eats not of it.
or as if an Ass should be laden with Provender, but eats not of it.
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So many a man carries a great deal of knowledge about him, but doth not feed upon the sweetness of it,
So many a man carries a great deal of knowledge about him, but does not feed upon the sweetness of it,
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nor digest his knowledge into practice. To know only to know, is like one that knows certain Countries by the Map,
nor digest his knowledge into practice. To know only to know, is like one that knows certain Countries by the Map,
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and can discourse of them, but never travell'd into them, nor tasted the sweet spices of those Countries.
and can discourse of them, but never traveled into them, nor tasted the sweet spices of those Countries.
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So the Gnostick in Religion hath heard and read much of the beauty of holiness, but never travelled into Religion, nor tasted how good the Lord is;
So the Gnostic in Religion hath herd and read much of the beauty of holiness, but never traveled into Religion, nor tasted how good the Lord is;
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what is it the better to have the Bible in our heads, if not in our hearts? can Notions be Cordials when we come to dye? To conclude this, men cannot properly be denominated Christians from their knowledge:
what is it the better to have the bible in our Heads, if not in our hearts? can Notions be Cordials when we come to die? To conclude this, men cannot properly be denominated Christians from their knowledge:
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you do not call him an Handicraftsman who doth not work in his Trade;
you do not call him an Handicraftsman who does not work in his Trade;
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let a man be never so skilfull, yet you do not call him a Goldsmith who did never refine a vessel, or try gold;
let a man be never so skilful, yet you do not call him a Goldsmith who did never refine a vessel, or try gold;
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though a man hath skill in Chirurgery, yet you do not call him a Chirurgian who did never lance a wound, or dress a sore:
though a man hath skill in Chirurgery, yet you do not call him a Chirurgeon who did never lance a wound, or dress a soar:
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so it is improper to call him a Christian who hath knowledge, but no practice;
so it is improper to call him a Christian who hath knowledge, but no practice;
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he knows he should mortifie sin, but he doth not, he knows he should show works of mercy, but he doth not;
he knows he should mortify since, but he does not, he knows he should show works of mercy, but he does not;
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he never yet wrought in the trade of godliness.
he never yet wrought in the trade of godliness.
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2. I proceed to the second Branch of the Doctrine, That it is the practique part of Religion makes a man happy; 2. I proceed to the second Branch of the Doctrine, That it is the practic part of Religion makes a man happy;
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knowledge without practice is like a fair Arbour without fruit; the Art of practice is the most noble Art;
knowledge without practice is like a fair Arbour without fruit; the Art of practice is the most noble Art;
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the llfeblood of Religion runs thorow the veines of obedience;
the llfeblood of Religion runs thorough the Veins of Obedience;
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here I shall show 1. Why there must be practice. 2. That it is only the practique part of Religion makes a man happy.
Here I shall show 1. Why there must be practice. 2. That it is only the practic part of Religion makes a man happy.
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1. Why there must be practice;
1. Why there must be practice;
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the reason is, because it is only practice that answers Gods end in giving us his Word both written and preached; Levit. 18.4. Ye shall do my judgments, & keep mine Ordinances to walk therein, Deut. 26.16. This day the Lord thy God hath commanded thee to do these statutes & judgments;
the reason is, Because it is only practice that answers God's end in giving us his Word both written and preached; Levit. 18.4. You shall do my Judgments, & keep mine Ordinances to walk therein, Deuteronomy 26.16. This day the Lord thy God hath commanded thee to do these statutes & Judgments;
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thou shalt therefore keep & do them. thou shalt Therefore keep & do them.
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Not only thou shalt know them, but obey them, NONLATINALPHABET ▪ the Word of God is not only a Rule of knowledge, but a Rule of duty.
Not only thou shalt know them, but obey them, ▪ the Word of God is not only a Rule of knowledge, but a Rule of duty.
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If you speak to your Children and tell them what is your mind, it is not only that they may know your mind, but do it.
If you speak to your Children and tell them what is your mind, it is not only that they may know your mind, but do it.
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God gives us his Word not only as a Picture to look upon, but as a Copy to write after.
God gives us his Word not only as a Picture to look upon, but as a Copy to write After.
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The Master gives his servant a Candle, not to gaze on, but to work by: The light of Scripture is to guide our feet into the way of obedience;
The Master gives his servant a Candle, not to gaze on, but to work by: The Light of Scripture is to guide our feet into the Way of Obedience;
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MATTH. 16.26. MATTHEW. 16.26.
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For what is a man profited if he shall gaine the whole world and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? The preciousnesse of the Soul.
For what is a man profited if he shall gain the Whole world and loose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? The preciousness of the Soul.
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EVery man doth carry a treasure about him, a DIVINE SOUL, and that this Jewel should not be undervalued, our Saviour here sets a price upon it, he laies the soul in ballance with the whole world,
EVery man does carry a treasure about him, a DIVINE SOUL, and that this Jewel should not be undervalved, our Saviour Here sets a price upon it, he lays the soul in balance with the Whole world,
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and being put in the scales, the soul weighs heaviest.
and being put in the scales, the soul weighs Heaviest.
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What is a man profited if he gain the whole world and lose his own soul? What is a man profited if he gain the Whole world and loose his own soul?
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The world is a stately fabrick, enriched with beauty and excellency, it is like a curious piece of Arras, set about with divers colours;
The world is a stately fabric, enriched with beauty and excellency, it is like a curious piece of Arras, Set about with diverse colours;
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'tis a bright Myrror, and Christal in which much of the wisdom and majesty of God is resplendent;
it's a bright Mirror, and Crystal in which much of the Wisdom and majesty of God is resplendent;
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But as glorious as this world is, every man doth carry a more glorious world about him, a precious soul. Magna res est anima.
But as glorious as this world is, every man does carry a more glorious world about him, a precious soul. Magna Rest est anima.
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— It would banquer the world to give half the price of a soul;
— It would banker the world to give half the price of a soul;
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it will undo the world to buy it, and it will undo him that shall sell it.
it will undo the world to buy it, and it will undo him that shall fell it.
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If we can save our souls, though we lose the world, it is a gainful losse;
If we can save our Souls, though we loose the world, it is a gainful loss;
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if we lose our souls, though we gain the world, our very gains will undo us.
if we loose our Souls, though we gain the world, our very gains will undo us.
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For what is a man profited if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? For what is a man profited if he shall gain the Whole world, and loose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?
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The words branch themselves into these five parts. 1. A supposal of a purchase, if a man shall gain.
The words branch themselves into these five parts. 1. A supposal of a purchase, if a man shall gain.
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The Proposition is hypothetical, Christ doth not say he shall gain, but puts a case, if he shall gain, it is not a certain purchase: 'Tis only supposed.
The Proposition is hypothetical, christ does not say he shall gain, but puts a case, if he shall gain, it is not a certain purchase: It's only supposed.
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2. The purchase it self, the world.
2. The purchase it self, the world.
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3. The extent of the purchase, NONLATINALPHABET, the whole world, the world with all its revenues and perquisits.
3. The extent of the purchase,, the Whole world, the world with all its revenues and perquisites.
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4. The tearms of this purchase, he shall lose his soul.
4. The terms of this purchase, he shall loose his soul.
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not that his soul shall be annihilated (that were happy) but he shall lose the end of his creation;
not that his soul shall be annihilated (that were happy) but he shall loose the end of his creation;
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he shall misse of glory, he shall lose his soul. And the losse of the soul is amplified by two things.
he shall miss of glory, he shall loose his soul. And the loss of the soul is amplified by two things.
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First, the Propriety, his own soul, that which is nearest to him, that which is most himself;
First, the Propriety, his own soul, that which is nearest to him, that which is most himself;
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subjectum á praestantiori, the soul is the most noble part, it is the man of the man, he shall lose his own soul.Subjectum á praestantiori, the soul is the most noble part, it is the man of the man, he shall loose his own soul.
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Secondly, the irrecoverablenesse of the losse, NONLATINALPHABET;
Secondly, the irrecoverableness of the loss,;
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What shall a man give in exchange for his soul? The words are a Miosis, there is lesse said, and more intended.What shall a man give in exchange for his soul? The words Are a Miosis, there is less said, and more intended.
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What shall he give? as if Christ had said, alas, he hath nothing to give;What shall he give? as if christ had said, alas, he hath nothing to give;
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or if he had something to give, yet nothing will be taken for it; the soul cannot be exchanged, there shall be no bail, or mainprize taken for it.
or if he had something to give, yet nothing will be taken for it; the soul cannot be exchanged, there shall be no bail, or mainprize taken for it.
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What shall a man give in exchange for his soul? 5. Our Saviours Verdict upon this purchase, NONLATINALPHABET.What shall a man give in exchange for his soul? 5. Our Saviors Verdict upon this purchase,.
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for what is a man profited? as if Christ had said, he will have an hard bargain of it, he will repent him at last, 'tis but the fools purchase:for what is a man profited? as if christ had said, he will have an hard bargain of it, he will Repent him At last, it's but the Fools purchase:
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for what is a man profited, & c? for what is a man profited, & c?
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The observation is, that the soul of man is a jewel more precious than a world;
The observation is, that the soul of man is a jewel more precious than a world;
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all souls are of one price:
all Souls Are of one price:
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in this sence that maxim in Philosophy holds true, all souls are alike † The soul of Prince & Peasant, all are equal;
in this sense that maxim in Philosophy holds true, all Souls Are alike † The soul of Prince & Peasant, all Are equal;
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& every soul of more value than a world. For the illustration of the Doctrine there are two things to be demonstrated. & every soul of more valve than a world. For the illustration of the Doctrine there Are two things to be demonstrated.
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First, That the soul is very precious. Secondly, That it is more precious than a world.
First, That the soul is very precious. Secondly, That it is more precious than a world.
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1. That the soul is very precious. What Job saith of Wisdom, I may fitly apply to the soul.
1. That the soul is very precious. What Job Says of Wisdom, I may fitly apply to the soul.
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Man knows not the price thereof, it cannot be vallued with the gold of Ophir, with the precious Onyx, Man knows not the price thereof, it cannot be valued with the gold of Ophir, with the precious Onyx,
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or the Saphire, the gold and the Chrystal cannot equal it, and the exchange of it shall not be for jewels of fine gold, Job 28.13, 16, 17. The soul is the glory of the Creation.or the Sapphire, the gold and the Crystal cannot equal it, and the exchange of it shall not be for Jewels of fine gold, Job 28.13, 16, 17. The soul is the glory of the Creation.
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The inscription of it may be NONLATINALPHABET, The soul is a beam of God; it is a sparkle of celestial brightnesse, as Damascen calls it;
The inscription of it may be, The soul is a beam of God; it is a sparkle of celestial brightness, as Damascene calls it;
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it is (according to Plato, ) a Glasse of the Trinity. There is in the soul an Idaea, and resemblance of God:
it is (according to Plato,) a Glass of the Trinity. There is in the soul an Idaea, and resemblance of God:
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an Analogy of Similitude not proportion as the Schoolmen speak.
an Analogy of Similitude not proportion as the Schoolmen speak.
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If David did so admire the rare texture and workmanship of his body, Psal. 139.13, 15. I am wonderfully made, I was curiously wrought in the lowest parts of the earth.
If David did so admire the rare texture and workmanship of his body, Psalm 139.13, 15. I am wonderfully made, I was curiously wrought in the lowest parts of the earth.
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If the Cabinet be so curiously wrought, what is the Jewel? how richly and gloriously is the soul embroydered!
If the Cabinet be so curiously wrought, what is the Jewel? how richly and gloriously is the soul embroidered!
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it is divinely inlaid and enamel'd. The body is but the sheath, Dan. 7.15. I was grieved in the midst of my body, in the Chalde it is, in the midst of my sheath. The most beautiful body is but like a velvet sheath, the soul is the blade of admirable mettal.
it is divinely inlaid and enameled. The body is but the sheath, Dan. 7.15. I was grieved in the midst of my body, in the Chaldea it is, in the midst of my sheath. The most beautiful body is but like a velvet sheath, the soul is the blade of admirable metal.
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The soul is a sparkling Diamond set in a rig of clay. NONLATINALPHABET, &c. The soul is a vessel of honour ;
The soul is a sparkling Diamond Set in a rig of clay., etc. The soul is a vessel of honour;
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God himself is serv'd in this vessel. The soul is the bird of Paradise that soars aloft:
God himself is served in this vessel. The soul is the bird of Paradise that soars aloft:
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it may be compared to the wings of the Cherubims, it hath a winged swiftnesse to fly to heaven.
it may be compared to the wings of the Cherubims, it hath a winged swiftness to fly to heaven.
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The soul is Capax beatitudinis, capable of communion with God and Angels . The soul is Gods house he hath made to dwell in, Heb. 3.6. The Understanding, Will, and Affections are the three stories in this house.
The soul is Capax beatitudinis, capable of communion with God and Angels. The soul is God's house he hath made to dwell in, Hebrew 3.6. The Understanding, Will, and Affections Are the three stories in this house.
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What pity is it that this goodly building should be let out, and the Divel become Tenant in it.
What pity is it that this goodly building should be let out, and the devil become Tenant in it.
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The preciousnesse of the soul is seen in two particulars. It hath 1. An intrinsecal worth. 2. An estimative worth.
The preciousness of the soul is seen in two particulars. It hath 1. an intrinsical worth. 2. an estimative worth.
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1. The soul hath an intrinsecal worth. Which appears in two things. 1. Spirituality. 2. Immortality.
1. The soul hath an intrinsical worth. Which appears in two things. 1. Spirituality. 2. Immortality.
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1. Spirituality. The soul is a spiritual substance.
1. Spirituality. The soul is a spiritual substance.
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'Tis a saying among the Ancients, our souls are tempered in the same mortar with the heavenly spirits .
It's a saying among the Ancients, our Souls Are tempered in the same mortar with the heavenly spirits.
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Now the soul is spiritual three manner of wayes. In its Essence. Object. Operation. 1. The soul is spiritual in its Essence. God breathed it in, Gen. 2.7. It is a sparkle lighted by the breath of God.
Now the soul is spiritual three manner of ways. In its Essence. Object. Operation. 1. The soul is spiritual in its Essence. God breathed it in, Gen. 2.7. It is a sparkle lighted by the breath of God.
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The soul may be compared to the spirits of the wine, the body to the dregs:
The soul may be compared to the spirits of the wine, the body to the dregs:
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the spirits are more pure refined part of the wine, such is the soul; the body is more feculent, the soul is the more refined, sublimated part of man.
the spirits Are more pure refined part of the wine, such is the soul; the body is more feculent, the soul is the more refined, sublimated part of man.
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Mistake me not, when I say the soul is spiritual, and that it is a beam of God, I do not mean that it is of the same substance with him;
Mistake me not, when I say the soul is spiritual, and that it is a beam of God, I do not mean that it is of the same substance with him;
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as Servetus, Ofiander, and others have held;
as Servetus, Ofiander, and Others have held;
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for when it is said God breath'd into man the breath of life, they erroneously thought that the soul being infused did convey into man the spirit and substance of God, which opinion is absurd and sinful:
for when it is said God breathed into man the breath of life, they erroneously Thought that the soul being infused did convey into man the Spirit and substance of God, which opinion is absurd and sinful:
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For if the soul should be part of the Divine Essence, then it will follow that the Essence of God should be subject not only to change and passion,
For if the soul should be part of the Divine Essence, then it will follow that the Essence of God should be Subject not only to change and passion,
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but which is worse, to sin, which were blasphemy to assert;
but which is Worse, to since, which were blasphemy to assert;
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so that when we say the soul is spiritual, the meaning is, God hath invested it with many noble endowments, he hath made it a mirror of beauty,
so that when we say the soul is spiritual, the meaning is, God hath invested it with many noble endowments, he hath made it a mirror of beauty,
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and printed upon it a surpassing excellency; as the Sun shining upon a Chrystal, conveys its beauty, not its being.
and printed upon it a surpassing excellency; as the Sun shining upon a Crystal, conveys its beauty, not its being.
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2. The soul is spiritual in its object, it contemplates God and heaven; God is the orb and center where the soul doth fix;
2. The soul is spiritual in its Object, it contemplates God and heaven; God is the orb and centre where the soul does fix;
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if you could lift up a stone into the highest Region, though it did break in an hundred pieces, it would fall to its center.
if you could lift up a stone into the highest Region, though it did break in an hundred Pieces, it would fallen to its centre.
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God is the terminus ad quem, the soul moves to him, as to its rest. Psal. 116.7. Return to thy rest O my soul.
God is the terminus ad Whom, the soul moves to him, as to its rest. Psalm 116.7. Return to thy rest Oh my soul.
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He is the Ark to which this Dove flies; nothing but God can fill an heaven-born soul;
He is the Ark to which this Dove flies; nothing but God can fill an Heavenborn soul;
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if the earth were turned into a globe of gold, it could not fill the heart, it would still cry, Give, Give. The soul being spiritual, God only can be the adequate object of it.
if the earth were turned into a Globe of gold, it could not fill the heart, it would still cry, Give, Give. The soul being spiritual, God only can be the adequate Object of it.
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3. The soul is spiritual in its operation, it being immaterial, doth not depend upon the body in its working.
3. The soul is spiritual in its operation, it being immaterial, does not depend upon the body in its working.
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The senses of seeing, hearing, and the rest of those Organs of the body, cease and dye with the body,
The Senses of seeing, hearing, and the rest of those Organs of the body, cease and die with the body,
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because they are parts of the body, and have their dependance on it;
Because they Are parts of the body, and have their dependence on it;
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but the soul (as Aristotle saith) hath a nature distinct from the body, it moves and operates of it self though the body be dead,
but the soul (as Aristotle Says) hath a nature distinct from the body, it moves and operates of it self though the body be dead,
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and hath no dependance upon, or coexistence with the body. Thales Milesius an ancient Philosopher defines the soul, NONLATINALPHABET:
and hath no dependence upon, or coexistence with the body. Thales Milesius an ancient Philosopher defines the soul,:
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He calls the soul a self-movable, it hath an intrinsecal principle of life and motion, though it be separate from the body.
He calls the soul a self-movable, it hath an intrinsical principle of life and motion, though it be separate from the body.
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And thus you have seen the souls spirituality. 2. The preciousness of the soul appears in its immortality.
And thus you have seen the Souls spirituality. 2. The preciousness of the soul appears in its immortality.
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There are some that say the soul is mortal;
There Are Some that say the soul is Mortal;
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indeed it were well for those who do not live like men, if they might dye like beasts;
indeed it were well for those who do not live like men, if they might die like beasts;
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but as Julius Scaliger well observes, it is impossible for any thing of a spiritual, uncompounded nature, to be subject to death and corruption, the souls of believers are with Christ after death, Phil. 1.23 Oecolampadias said to his friend who came to visit him on his death-bed, Good news, I shall be shortly with Christ my Lord.
but as Julius Scaliger well observes, it is impossible for any thing of a spiritual, uncompounded nature, to be Subject to death and corruption, the Souls of believers Are with christ After death, Philip 1.23 Oecolampadias said to his friend who Come to visit him on his deathbed, Good news, I shall be shortly with christ my Lord.
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And the devout soul shall be ever with the Lord, 1 Thes. 4. ult. The Heathens had some glimmerings of the souls immortality.
And the devout soul shall be ever with the Lord, 1 Thebes 4. ult. The heathens had Some glimmerings of the Souls immortality.
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Cicero saith that the Swan was dedicated to Apollo, because she sings sweetly before her death;Cicero Says that the Swan was dedicated to Apollo, Because she sings sweetly before her death;
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by which Hieroglyphick they intimated the joyfulness of vertuous men before their death, as supposing the Elizian delights, which they should alwayes enjoy after this life.
by which Hieroglyphic they intimated the joyfulness of virtuous men before their death, as supposing the Elysian delights, which they should always enjoy After this life.
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And we read it was a custom among the Romans, that when their great men dyed, they caused an Eagle to flie aloft in the Ayre, signifying hereby that the soul was immortal,
And we read it was a custom among the Roman, that when their great men died, they caused an Eagl to fly aloft in the Air, signifying hereby that the soul was immortal,
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and did not dye as the body.
and did not die as the body.
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The souls immortality may be proved by this Argument, That which is not capable of killing, is not capable of dying;
The Souls immortality may be proved by this Argument, That which is not capable of killing, is not capable of dying;
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but the soul is not capable of killing; our Saviour Christ proves the minor proposition, that it is not capable of killing. Luke 12.4. Fear not them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do.
but the soul is not capable of killing; our Saviour christ Proves the minor proposition, that it is not capable of killing. Lycia 12.4. fear not them that kill the body, and After that have no more that they can do.
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Therefore the soul not being capable of killing, is not in a possibility of dying; the essence of the soul is Metaphysical, it hath a beginning, but no end;
Therefore the soul not being capable of killing, is not in a possibility of dying; the essence of the soul is Metaphysical, it hath a beginning, but no end;
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it is eternal, a parte post. The soul doth not wax old , it lives for ever, which can be said of no sublunary created glory.
it is Eternal, a part post. The soul does not wax old, it lives for ever, which can be said of no sublunary created glory.
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Worldly things are as full of mutation as motion, and like Jonah 's Gourd, have a worme eating at the root.
Worldly things Are as full of mutation as motion, and like Jonah is Gourd, have a worm eating At the root.
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2. The soul hath an estimative worth. 1. Jesus Christ hath set an high value and estimate upon the soul;
2. The soul hath an estimative worth. 1. jesus christ hath Set an high valve and estimate upon the soul;
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he made it, and he bought it, therefore he best knows the price of it. He did sell himself to buy the soul. Zach. 11.12. They weighed for my price thirty pieces of silver.
he made it, and he bought it, Therefore he best knows the price of it. He did fell himself to buy the soul. Zach 11.12. They weighed for my price thirty Pieces of silver.
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Nay, he was content not only to be sold, but to dye; this inhanceth the price of the soul, it cost the blood of God. Acts 20.28. 1 Pet. 1.19. Ye were not redeemed with corruptible things as silver and gold, but with the precious blood of Christ.
Nay, he was content not only to be sold, but to die; this inhanceth the price of the soul, it cost the blood of God. Acts 20.28. 1 Pet. 1.19. You were not redeemed with corruptible things as silver and gold, but with the precious blood of christ.
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God must dye, that the soul may live; the heir of heaven was morgaged, and laid to pawn for the soul of man.
God must die, that the soul may live; the heir of heaven was mortgaged, and laid to pawn for the soul of man.
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What could Christ give more than himself? what in himself dearer than his blood? O precious soul, that hast the image of God to beautifie thee,
What could christ give more than himself? what in himself Dearer than his blood? O precious soul, that hast the image of God to beautify thee,
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and the blood of God to redeem thee!
and the blood of God to Redeem thee!
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Christ was the Priest, his Divine Nature the Altar, his blood the sacrifice which he did offer up as an atonement for our souls.
christ was the Priest, his Divine Nature the Altar, his blood the sacrifice which he did offer up as an atonement for our Souls.
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Now reckon what a drop of Christs blood is worth, and then tell me what a soul is worth.
Now reckon what a drop of Christ blood is worth, and then tell me what a soul is worth.
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2. Satan doth value souls, he knows their worth;
2. Satan does valve Souls, he knows their worth;
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he saith as the King of Sodom did to Abraham, Give me the persons, and take the goods to thy self.
he Says as the King of Sodom did to Abraham, Give me the Persons, and take the goods to thy self.
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So saith Satan, Give me the Persons. He cares not how rich you are, he doth not strive to take away your estates, but your souls. Give me the persons saith he, take you the goods;
So Says Satan, Give me the Persons. He Cares not how rich you Are, he does not strive to take away your estates, but your Souls. Give me the Persons Says he, take you the goods;
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whence are all his NONLATINALPHABET, his warlike stratagems, his subtile snares, but to catch souls? Why doth this Lyon so roar but for his prey? he envies the soul its happiness;
whence Are all his, his warlike stratagems, his subtle snares, but to catch Souls? Why does this lion so roar but for his prey? he envies the soul its happiness;
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he layes the whole train of tentation to blow up the whole Fort-royal of the soul.
he lays the Whole train of tentation to blow up the Whole Fort-royal of the soul.
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Why doth he lay such sutable baits? he allures the ambitious man with a Crown, the covetous man with a golden apple; the sanguine man with beauty;
Why does he lay such suitable baits? he allures the ambitious man with a Crown, the covetous man with a golden apple; the sanguine man with beauty;
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why doth he tempt to Dalilah 's Lap, but to keep you from Abrahams bosome? Latet anguis in herba.
why does he tempt to Delilah is Lap, but to keep you from Abrahams bosom? Latet anguis in herba.
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The Divel is angling for the precious soul; to undo souls is his pride; he glories in the damnation of souls;
The devil is angling for the precious soul; to undo Souls is his pride; he Glories in the damnation of Souls;
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it is next to victory to dye revenged.
it is next to victory to die revenged.
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If Sampson must dye, it is some comfort that he shall make more dye with him;
If Sampson must die, it is Some Comfort that he shall make more die with him;
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if Satan that Lyon must be kept in his hellish Den, it is all the heaven he expects, to reach forth his paw,
if Satan that lion must be kept in his hellish Den, it is all the heaven he expects, to reach forth his paw,
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& pull others into the Den with him. 2. Having shewed you the souls preciousness;
& pull Others into the Den with him. 2. Having showed you the Souls preciousness;
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the next thing to be demonstrated, is, that the soul is more precious than a world: 'tis NONLATINALPHABET.
the next thing to be demonstrated, is, that the soul is more precious than a world: it's.
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The world is made of a more impure lump; Rudis indigestaque moles; The world is of a courser make, of an earthly extract;
The world is made of a more impure lump; Rudis indigestaque Moles; The world is of a courser make, of an earthly extract;
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the soul is heaven-born, of a finer spinning, of a more noble descent;
the soul is Heavenborn, of a finer spinning, of a more noble descent;
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the world is NONLATINALPHABET ▪ as Origen calls it, a great Book o• Volume, wherein we read the Majesty and Wisdom of him that made it;
the world is ▪ as Origen calls it, a great Book o• Volume, wherein we read the Majesty and Wisdom of him that made it;
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but the soul is NONLATINALPHABET the Image of God, Gen. 1. The soul is a studied piece;
but the soul is the Image of God, Gen. 1. The soul is a studied piece;
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when God made the world, it was but fiat, let it be, and it was done;
when God made the world, it was but fiat, let it be, and it was done;
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but when he made the soul, all the persons in the Trinity sate together at the Councel-table, Gen. 1.26. Come let us make man in our own likeness.
but when he made the soul, all the Persons in the Trinity sat together At the Council table, Gen. 1.26. Come let us make man in our own likeness.
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The soul is a Glass wherein some Rayes of Divine Glory shine, much of God is to be seen in it;
The soul is a Glass wherein Some Rays of Divine Glory shine, much of God is to be seen in it;
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though this glass be cracked by the fall, yet it shall one day be perfect; we read of spirits of just men made perfect, Hebr. 12.23. The soul since the fall of Adam, may be compared to the Moon in its conjunction, very much obscur'd by sin;
though this glass be cracked by the fallen, yet it shall one day be perfect; we read of spirits of just men made perfect, Hebrew 12.23. The soul since the fallen of Adam, may be compared to the Moon in its conjunction, very much obscured by since;
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but when it is sanctified by the Spirit, and translated from hence, it shall be as the Moon in the full, it shall shine forth in its perfect glory.
but when it is sanctified by the Spirit, and translated from hence, it shall be as the Moon in the full, it shall shine forth in its perfect glory.
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1. If the soul be so precious, see then what that worship is that God doth expect and accept;
1. If the soul be so precious, see then what that worship is that God does expect and accept;
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namely, that which comes from the more noble part of the soul. Psal. 25.1. To thee O Lord do I lift up my soul.
namely, that which comes from the more noble part of the soul. Psalm 25.1. To thee Oh Lord do I lift up my soul.
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David did not only lift up his voyce, but his soul; though God will have the eye and the knee, the service of the body;David did not only lift up his voice, but his soul; though God will have the eye and the knee, the service of the body;
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yet he complains of them that draw near with their lips, when their hearts were far from him, Isa. 29.13. The soul is the jewel;
yet he complains of them that draw near with their lips, when their hearts were Far from him, Isaiah 29.13. The soul is the jewel;
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David did not only put his Lute and Viol in tune, but his soul in tune to praise God. Psal. 103.1. Bless the Lord O my soul; David did not only put his Lute and Violent in tune, but his soul in tune to praise God. Psalm 103.1. Bless the Lord Oh my soul;
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his affections joyning together in worship made up the consort.
his affections joining together in worship made up the consort.
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The soul is both Altar, Fire and Incense; it is the Altar on which we offer up our prayers, the Fire which kindles our prayers,
The soul is both Altar, Fire and Incense; it is the Altar on which we offer up our Prayers, the Fire which kindles our Prayers,
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and the Incense which perfumes them. Gods eye is chiefly upon the soul; bring an hundred dishes to Table, he will carve of none but this;
and the Incense which perfumes them. God's eye is chiefly upon the soul; bring an hundred Dishes to Table, he will carve of none but this;
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this is the savoury meat he loves He who is best, will be served with the best;
this is the savoury meat he loves He who is best, will be served with the best;
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when we give him the soul in a duty, now we give him the flowre and the cream;
when we give him the soul in a duty, now we give him the flower and the cream;
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by an holy Chymistry we still out the spirits.
by an holy Chemistry we still out the spirits.
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A soul inflamed in service, is the cup of spiced wine, and the juyce of the Pomgranate, which the Spouse makes Christ to drink off ;
A soul inflamed in service, is the cup of spiced wine, and the juice of the Pomegranate, which the Spouse makes christ to drink off;
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without the worship of the soul, all our Religion is but NONLATINALPHABET, bodily exercise, 1 Tim. 4.8. which profits nothing;
without the worship of the soul, all our Religion is but, bodily exercise, 1 Tim. 4.8. which profits nothing;
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without the soul we give God but a carcass.
without the soul we give God but a carcase.
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What are all the Papists Fastings, Pennance, Pilgrimages, but going to hell in more pomp and state? What are the Formalists prayers, which do even cool between his lips,
What Are all the Papists Fastings, Penance, Pilgrimages, but going to hell in more pomp and state? What Are the Formalists Prayers, which do even cool between his lips,
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but a dead devotion? It is not sacrifice, but sacriledge; he robs God of that which he hath a right to, his soul.
but a dead devotion? It is not sacrifice, but sacrilege; he robs God of that which he hath a right to, his soul.
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2. If the soul be so precious, then of what precious account should Ordinances and Ministers be?
2. If the soul be so precious, then of what precious account should Ordinances and Ministers be?
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1. Ordinances they are the golden ladder by which the soul climbs up to heaven, they are conduits of the water of life.
1. Ordinances they Are the golden ladder by which the soul climbs up to heaven, they Are conduits of the water of life.
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O how precious should these be to us! they that are against Ordinances, are against being saved.
O how precious should these be to us! they that Are against Ordinances, Are against being saved.
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2. Of how precious account should Ministers be, whose very work is to save souls; their feet should be beautiful.
2. Of how precious account should Ministers be, whose very work is to save Souls; their feet should be beautiful.
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1. Their labours should be precious; they are NONLATINALPHABET, 2 Cor. 6.1. They labour with God, and they labour for your souls;
1. Their labours should be precious; they Are, 2 Cor. 6.1. They labour with God, and they labour for your Souls;
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all their sweat, their tears, their prayers are for you; they woe for your souls, and oftentimes spend their lives in the suit.
all their sweat, their tears, their Prayers Are for you; they woo for your Souls, and oftentimes spend their lives in the suit.
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2. Their liberties should be precious. Constantine was a great honourer of the Minstry; if indeed you see any of them who are of this holy and honourable function,
2. Their Liberties should be precious. Constantine was a great honourer of the Ministry; if indeed you see any of them who Are of this holy and honourable function,
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like that drug the Physitians speak of, which is hot in the mouth, but cold in operation;
like that drug the Physicians speak of, which is hight in the Mouth, but cold in operation;
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if you see them either idle or ravenous, if they do not NONLATINALPHABET, & NONLATINALPHABET, divide the Word rightly,
if you see them either idle or ravenous, if they do not, &, divide the Word rightly,
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and live uprightly, censure and spare not. God forbid I should open my mouth for such.
and live uprightly, censure and spare not. God forbid I should open my Mouth for such.
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In the Law the lips of the Leper were to be covered;
In the Law the lips of the Leper were to be covered;
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that Minister who is by office an Angel, but by his life a Leper, ought to have his lips covered, he deserves silencing.
that Minister who is by office an Angel, but by his life a Leper, ought to have his lips covered, he deserves silencing.
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A good Preacher, but a bad liver, is like a Physitian that hath the plague;
A good Preacher, but a bad liver, is like a physician that hath the plague;
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though his advice and receits which he gives may be good, yet his plague infects the Patient;
though his Advice and receits which he gives may be good, yet his plague infects the Patient;
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so though Ministers may have good words, and give good receits in the Pulpit, yet the plague of their lives infects their people.
so though Ministers may have good words, and give good receits in the Pulpit, yet the plague of their lives infects their people.
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If you finde a Hophni and Phineas among the sons of Levi, whose unholy carriage makes the offering of God to be abhorred, you will save God a labour in ejecting them;
If you find a Hophni and Phinehas among the Sons of Levi, whose unholy carriage makes the offering of God to be abhorred, you will save God a labour in ejecting them;
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but be sure you distinguish between the precious and the vile; while you let out the bad blood, have a care to preserve the heart-blood;
but be sure you distinguish between the precious and the vile; while you let out the bad blood, have a care to preserve the Heart blood;
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while you purge out the ill humours, do not destroy the spirits; while you are taking away the snuffs, do not eclipse the lights of Gods Sanctuary;
while you purge out the ill humours, do not destroy the spirits; while you Are taking away the snuffs, do not eclipse the lights of God's Sanctuary;
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it is a work fit for a Julian to suppress the Orthodox Ministry, and open the Temple of the Idol.
it is a work fit for a Julian to suppress the Orthodox Ministry, and open the Temple of the Idol.
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The Romans sacked the City of Corinth, and raz'd it down to the ground for some incivility offered to their Ambassador.
The Romans sacked the city of Corinth, and razed it down to the ground for Some incivility offered to their Ambassador.
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God will avenge the affronts offered to his Ministers, Psa. 105.15. Oh take heed of this;
God will avenge the affronts offered to his Ministers, Psa. 105.15. O take heed of this;
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if souls be of such infinite value, how precious should their liberties be, whose very design and negotiation is to save souls? 1 Tim. 4.16. Jude 23. 1. If the soul be so precious, take heed of abusing your souls.
if Souls be of such infinite valve, how precious should their Liberties be, whose very Design and negotiation is to save Souls? 1 Tim. 4.16. U^de 23. 1. If the soul be so precious, take heed of abusing your Souls.
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Socrates exhorted young men that they should look their faces in a glass, and if they saw they were fair, Caverent ne quid ea pulchritudine indignum committerent, they should have a care to do nothing unworthy of their beauty. Socrates exhorted young men that they should look their faces in a glass, and if they saw they were fair, Caverent ne quid ea pulchritudine indignum committerent, they should have a care to do nothing unworthy of their beauty.
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Christians, God hath given you souls that sparkle with divine beauty; oh do nothing unworthy of these souls, do not abuse them:
Christians, God hath given you Souls that sparkle with divine beauty; o do nothing unworthy of these Souls, do not abuse them:
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There are foure sorts of Persons that abuse their souls. 1. They that degrade their souls.
There Are foure sorts of Persons that abuse their Souls. 1. They that degrade their Souls.
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1. That set the world above their souls; who pant after the dust of the earth, Amos 2.7.
1. That Set the world above their Souls; who pant After the dust of the earth, Amos 2.7.
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As if a mans house were on fire, and he should take care to preserve the lumber,
As if a men house were on fire, and he should take care to preserve the lumber,
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but let his childe be burnt in the fire. 2. That make their souls Lackies to their bodies.
but let his child be burned in the fire. 2. That make their Souls Lackeys to their bodies.
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The body is but the brutish part, the soul is the angelical;
The body is but the brutish part, the soul is the angelical;
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the soul is the Queen-regent, who is adorned with the jewels of knowledge, and sways the Scepter of liberty;
the soul is the Queen-regent, who is adorned with the Jewels of knowledge, and sways the Sceptre of liberty;
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oh what pity is it that this excellent soul should be made a vassal, and be put to grinde in the Mill,
o what pity is it that this excellent soul should be made a vassal, and be put to grind in the Mill,
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when the body in the mean time sits in a Chair of State! Solomon complains of an evil under the Sun, Eccles. 10.7. I have seen servants upon horses, and Princes walking as servants upon the earth.
when the body in the mean time sits in a Chair of State! Solomon complains of an evil under the Sun, Eccles. 10.7. I have seen Servants upon Horses, and Princes walking as Servants upon the earth.
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Is it not an evil under the Sun to see the body riding in pomp and triumph,
Is it not an evil under the Sun to see the body riding in pomp and triumph,
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and the soul of man that royal and heaven-born thing, as a Lacky walking on foot?
and the soul of man that royal and Heavenborn thing, as a Lacky walking on foot?
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2. They abuse their souls, that sell their souls. 1. The covetous person sells his soul for money;
2. They abuse their Souls, that fell their Souls. 1. The covetous person sells his soul for money;
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as it is said of the Lawyer, he hath linguam venalem, a tongue that will be sold for a Fee;
as it is said of the Lawyer, he hath Linguam venalem, a tongue that will be sold for a Fee;
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so the covetous man hath animam venalem, a soul that is to be set to sale for money.
so the covetous man hath animam venalem, a soul that is to be Set to sale for money.
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Achan did sell his soul for a wedge of gold. Judas did sell his soul for silver; Judas sold cheap penny-worths; achan did fell his soul for a wedge of gold. Judas did fell his soul for silver; Judas sold cheap pennyworths;
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for thirty pieces he did sell Christ, who was more worth than heaven; and his own soul, which was more worth than a world!
for thirty Pieces he did fell christ, who was more worth than heaven; and his own soul, which was more worth than a world!
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how many have damn'd their souls for money? 1 Tim. 6.9, 10. It is observed that the Eagles quills or feathers mixed with Hens feathers, will in time consume them;
how many have damned their Souls for money? 1 Tim. 6.9, 10. It is observed that the Eagles quills or Feathers mixed with Hens Feathers, will in time consume them;
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such is the world to the soul;
such is the world to the soul;
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if you mix these earthly things with your souls, and let them lie too near you, they will in time consume and undo your souls.
if you mix these earthly things with your Souls, and let them lie too near you, they will in time consume and undo your Souls.
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2. The ambitious person sells his soul for honour; as Alexander the sixth did sell his soul to the Divel for a Popedom;
2. The ambitious person sells his soul for honour; as Alexander the sixth did fell his soul to the devil for a Popedom;
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and what is honour but res imaginaria? a Torch lighted by the breath of people, with the least puff of censure blown out! Miserum est alienae incumbere famae.
and what is honour but Rest Imaginaria? a Torch lighted by the breath of people, with the least puff of censure blown out! Miserum est Alien encumber Famae.
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How many souls have been blown to hell with the winde of popular applause? 3. The voluptuous person sells his soul for pleasure.
How many Souls have been blown to hell with the wind of popular applause? 3. The voluptuous person sells his soul for pleasure.
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Heliogabalus drowned himself in sweet water; so many drown their souls in the sweet perfumed waters of pleasure.Heliogabalus drowned himself in sweet water; so many drown their Souls in the sweet perfumed waters of pleasure.
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Plato calls pleasure the bait that catcheth souls: Ea capiuntur ut pisces hamo. Pleasure is a silken halter, a flattering Divel, it kills with embracing.Plato calls pleasure the bait that Catches Souls: Ea capiuntur ut pisces hamo. Pleasure is a silken halter, a flattering devil, it kills with embracing.
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3. They abuse their souls that poyson their souls; error is a sweet poyson, Ignatius calls it the invention of the Divel .
3. They abuse their Souls that poison their Souls; error is a sweet poison, Ignatius calls it the invention of the devil.
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A man may as well damn his soul by error as vice, and may assoon go to hell for a drunken opinion, as for a drunken life.
A man may as well damn his soul by error as vice, and may As soon go to hell for a drunken opinion, as for a drunken life.
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4. They abuse their souls, that starve their souls; these are they that say they are above Ordinances;
4. They abuse their Souls, that starve their Souls; these Are they that say they Are above Ordinances;
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but sure we shall not be above Ordinances, till we are above sin.
but sure we shall not be above Ordinances, till we Are above since.
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The Apostle saith, that in the blessed Sacrament we are to remember the Lords death, NONLATINALPHABET, till he come, 1 Cor. 11.26. That is, untill Christ comes to judgement.
The Apostle Says, that in the blessed Sacrament we Are to Remember the lords death,, till he come, 1 Cor. 11.26. That is, until christ comes to judgement.
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How then can any omit Sacraments without a contempt and affront offered to Christ himself? if Sant Paul and the Apostles, those Gyants in grace, needed the Lords Supper to confirme and corroborate them, much more do we need such holy Ordinances, who have but an infant-faith;
How then can any omit Sacraments without a contempt and affront offered to christ himself? if Sant Paul and the Apostles, those Giants in grace, needed the lords Supper to confirm and corroborate them, much more do we need such holy Ordinances, who have but an infant-faith;
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but Satan likes these fasting dayes, he would have men fast from Ordinances; if the body be kept from food, it cannot live long.
but Satan likes these fasting days, he would have men fast from Ordinances; if the body be kept from food, it cannot live long.
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2. If the soul be so precious a thing, take heed you do not lose your souls;
2. If the soul be so precious a thing, take heed you do not loose your Souls;
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consider what a loss it is, as appears in two things. 1. It is a foolish loss to lose the soul.
Consider what a loss it is, as appears in two things. 1. It is a foolish loss to loose the soul.
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Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee, Luk. 12.20. It is a foolish loss to lose the soul, in a three-fold respect.Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee, Luk. 12.20. It is a foolish loss to loose the soul, in a threefold respect.
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1. Because there is a possibility of saving the soul;
1. Because there is a possibility of Saving the soul;
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we have time to work in, we have light to work by, we have the Spirit offering us help.
we have time to work in, we have Light to work by, we have the Spirit offering us help.
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The soul is like a ship laden with jewels, the Spirit is a gale of winde to blow;
The soul is like a ship laden with Jewels, the Spirit is a gale of wind to blow;
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if we would but loosen anchor from sin, we might arrive at the Port of happiness.
if we would but loosen anchor from since, we might arrive At the Port of happiness.
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2. It is a foolish loss, because we lose the soul for things of no value;
2. It is a foolish loss, Because we loose the soul for things of no valve;
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worldly things are infinitely below the soul, they are non entia. Prov. 23.5. Wilt thou set thine eyes on that which is not? The world is but a bewitchery, these things glister in our eyes;
worldly things Are infinitely below the soul, they Are non Entities. Curae 23.5. Wilt thou Set thine eyes on that which is not? The world is but a bewitchery, these things glister in our eyes;
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but at death, we shall say we have set our eyes on that which is not:
but At death, we shall say we have Set our eyes on that which is not:
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He that thinks to finde happiness here, is like Ixion, that hug'd the cloud instead of Juno; and like Apollo, that embraced the Laurel Tree instead of Daphne. Now to lose the soul for such poor inconsiderable things, is a foolish loss;
He that thinks to find happiness Here, is like Ixion, that huged the cloud instead of Juno; and like Apollo, that embraced the Laurel Tree instead of Daphne. Now to loose the soul for such poor inconsiderable things, is a foolish loss;
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'tis as if one should throw a Diamond at a Pair-tree, he loseth his Diamond. 3. It is a foolish loss;
it's as if one should throw a Diamond At a Pair-tree, he loses his Diamond. 3. It is a foolish loss;
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for a man to lose his soul, because he himself hath an hand in it;
for a man to loose his soul, Because he himself hath an hand in it;
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is it not folly to give ones self poyson? a sinner hath his hands embrued in the blood of his own soul.
is it not folly to give ones self poison? a sinner hath his hands embrued in the blood of his own soul.
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Perditio tua ex te, thy destruction is of thy self, Hosea 13.9. They lay wait for their own blood, Prov. 1.18. The foolish sinner nourisheth those lusts that kill his soul;Perdition tua ex te, thy destruction is of thy self, Hosea 13.9. They lay wait for their own blood, Curae 1.18. The foolish sinner Nourishes those Lustiest that kill his soul;
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the Tree breeds the worm, and the worm eats the Tree;
the Tree breeds the worm, and the worm eats the Tree;
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were it not folly for a Garrison to open to the enemy that besiegeth it? the sinner opens to those lusts which war against his soul, 1 Pet. 2.11. this is a foolish loss.
were it not folly for a Garrison to open to the enemy that besiegeth it? the sinner Opens to those Lustiest which war against his soul, 1 Pet. 2.11. this is a foolish loss.
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2. It is a fatal loss to lose the soul.
2. It is a fatal loss to loose the soul.
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1. It is an unparallel'd loss, because in losing the soul there are so many things lost with it;
1. It is an unparalleled loss, Because in losing the soul there Are so many things lost with it;
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as a Merchant in losing his ship, loseth many things with it; his money, plate, jewels, spices.
as a Merchant in losing his ship, loses many things with it; his money, plate, Jewels, spices.
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Thus he that loseth his soul, he loseth Christ, he loseth the Comforter, he loseth the Society of Angels, he loseth Heaven.
Thus he that loses his soul, he loses christ, he loses the Comforter, he loses the Society of Angels, he loses Heaven.
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2. It is an irreparable loss; other losses may be made up again; if a man lose his health, he may recover it again;
2. It is an irreparable loss; other losses may be made up again; if a man loose his health, he may recover it again;
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if he lose his Estate, he may get it up again; but if he lose his soul, this loss can never be made up again.
if he loose his Estate, he may get it up again; but if he loose his soul, this loss can never be made up again.
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Are there any more Saviours to dye for the soul? as Naomi said to her daughters, Are there yet any more sons in my womb? Ruth 1.11.
are there any more Saviors to die for the soul? as Naomi said to her daughters, are there yet any more Sons in my womb? Ruth 1.11.
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Hath God any more sons? or will he send his Son any more into the world? oh no,
Hath God any more Sons? or will he send his Son any more into the world? o no,
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if the soul be lost, Christs next coming is not •o save it, but to judge it.
if the soul be lost, Christ next coming is not •o save it, but to judge it.
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Christian, remember thou hast but one soul, and if that be gone, all is gone. God, saith Chrysostom, hath given thee two eyes, if thou losest one, thou hast another;
Christian, Remember thou hast but one soul, and if that be gone, all is gone. God, Says Chrysostom, hath given thee two eyes, if thou losest one, thou hast Another;
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but thou hast but one soul, and if that perish, thou art quite undone.
but thou hast but one soul, and if that perish, thou art quite undone.
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The Merchant that ventures all in one ship, if that ship be lost, he is quite broken.
The Merchant that ventures all in one ship, if that ship be lost, he is quite broken.
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3. The loss of the soul is an eternal loss; the soul once lost, is lost for ever;
3. The loss of the soul is an Eternal loss; the soul once lost, is lost for ever;
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he that loseth his soul, may say as that wicked Doctor of Paris on his death-bed, Parcite funeribus, mihi nil prodesse valebit;
he that loses his soul, may say as that wicked Doctor of paris on his deathbed, Parcite funeribus, mihi nil Profits valebit;
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Heu infaelicem eur me genuere parentes? Ah miser aeternos vado damnatus ad ignes. The sinner and the furnace shall never be parted, Isa. 33.14.
Heu infaelicem eur me genuere Parents? Ah miser aeternos I go Damnatus ad ignes. The sinner and the furnace shall never be parted, Isaiah 33.14.
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As the sinners heart will never be emptied of sin, so Gods Vial shall never be emptied of wrath; 'tis an eternal loss.
As the Sinners heart will never be emptied of since, so God's Vial shall never be emptied of wrath; it's an Eternal loss.
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3. Do what you can to secure the main chance, to save these precious souls. In times of danger men call in their debts, and labour to secure their Estates;
3. Do what you can to secure the main chance, to save these precious Souls. In times of danger men call in their debts, and labour to secure their Estates;
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let me tell you, all you who are yet in your natural Estate, your souls are morgaged;
let me tell you, all you who Are yet in your natural Estate, your Souls Are mortgaged;
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if your Land were morgaged, you would endeavour to redeem it; your souls are morgaged:
if your Land were mortgaged, you would endeavour to Redeem it; your Souls Are mortgaged:
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Sin hath morgaged them, sin hath laid your souls to pawn, and where do you think your souls are? The pawn is in the Divels hand,
since hath mortgaged them, since hath laid your Souls to pawn, and where do you think your Souls Are? The pawn is in the Devils hand,
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therefore a man in the state of nature is said to be under the power of Satan, Acts 26.18.
Therefore a man in the state of nature is said to be under the power of Satan, Acts 26.18.
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Now there are but two wayes to fetch home the pawn; and both are set down, Acts 20.21. Repentance towards God, and faith towards our Lord Jesus Christ.
Now there Are but two ways to fetch home the pawn; and both Are Set down, Acts 20.21. Repentance towards God, and faith towards our Lord jesus christ.
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Unravel all your works of sin by repentance, honour Christs merits by believing;
Unravel all your works of since by Repentance, honour Christ merits by believing;
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Divines call it fidem salvificam, saving faith, because upon this wing the soul flies to the Ark Christ, and is secured from danger.
Divines call it fidem salvificam, Saving faith, Because upon this wing the soul flies to the Ark christ, and is secured from danger.
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7. Objection. But there is no healing for me, I fear I have sinned the sin against the holy Ghost?
7. Objection. But there is no healing for me, I Fear I have sinned the since against the holy Ghost?
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Answ. There are foure things in Christ that are healing. 1. His Word is healing. Psal. 107.20. He sent his Word, and healed them. Answer There Are foure things in christ that Are healing. 1. His Word is healing. Psalm 107.20. He sent his Word, and healed them.
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His Word in the mouth of his Ministers is healing;
His Word in the Mouth of his Ministers is healing;
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when the Spirit is wounded in desertion, Christ doth create the lips that speak peace, Isa. 57.19. The Word written is a Myrothecium, or Repository in which God hath laid up Soveraign oyles and balsomes to recover sick souls;
when the Spirit is wounded in desertion, christ does create the lips that speak peace, Isaiah 57.19. The Word written is a Myrothecium, or Repository in which God hath laid up Sovereign oils and balsams to recover sick Souls;
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and the Word preached is the pouring out of these oyles, and applying them to the sick Patient.
and the Word preached is the pouring out of these oils, and applying them to the sick Patient.
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He sent his Word, and healed them. He sent his Word, and healed them.
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We look upon the Word as a weak thing, What is the breath of a man to save a soul? but the power of the Lord is present to heal, Luke 5.17. Christ makes use of his Word as an healing medicine;
We look upon the Word as a weak thing, What is the breath of a man to save a soul? but the power of the Lord is present to heal, Lycia 5.17. christ makes use of his Word as an healing medicine;
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the Receits which his Ministers prescribe, he himself applies; he makes his Word convincing, converting, comforting.
the Receits which his Ministers prescribe, he himself Applies; he makes his Word convincing, converting, comforting.
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Caution. Not that the Word heals all; to some it is not an healing, but a killing Word. 2 Cor. 2.16. To the one we are a savour of death unto death. Some dye of their disease; two sorts of Patients dye.Caution. Not that the Word heals all; to Some it is not an healing, but a killing Word. 2 Cor. 2.16. To the one we Are a savour of death unto death. some die of their disease; two sorts of Patients die.
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1. Such as sin presumptuously; though they know a thing to be sin, yet they will do it. Job. 24.13. They are of those that rebel against the light; this is dangerous .
1. Such as since presumptuously; though they know a thing to be since, yet they will do it. Job. 24.13. They Are of those that rebel against the Light; this is dangerous.
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David prays, Psal. 19. Keep back thy servant from presumptuous sins. David prays, Psalm 19. Keep back thy servant from presumptuous Sins.
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2. Such as sin maliciously; when the disease comes to this head, the Patient will dye, Hebr. 10.29.
2. Such as since maliciously; when the disease comes to this head, the Patient will die, Hebrew 10.29.
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But to them who belong to the election of grace, the Word is the healing medicine Christ useth.
But to them who belong to the election of grace, the Word is the healing medicine christ uses.
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He sent his Word, and healed them. 2. Christs wounds are healing. Isa. 55.3. With his stripes we are healed. He sent his Word, and healed them. 2. Christ wounds Are healing. Isaiah 55.3. With his stripes we Are healed.
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Christ made a medicine of his own body and blood; the Physitian dyed to cure the Patient .
christ made a medicine of his own body and blood; the physician died to cure the Patient.
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The Pelican when her young ones are bitten by Serpents, feeds them with her own blood to recover them.
The Pelican when her young ones Are bitten by Serpents, feeds them with her own blood to recover them.
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Thus when we were bitten by the old Serpent, then Jesus Christ prescribes a Receit of his own blood to heal and restore us. — Sanguis Christi salus Christiani.
Thus when we were bitten by the old Serpent, then jesus christ prescribes a Receipt of his own blood to heal and restore us. — Sanguis Christ salus Christians.
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— The blood of Christ being the blood of him who was God as well as man, had infinite merit to appease God, — The blood of christ being the blood of him who was God as well as man, had infinite merit to appease God,
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and infinite vertue to heal us:
and infinite virtue to heal us:
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This, this is the balme of Gilead, that recovers a soul which is sick even to death.
This, this is the balm of Gilead, that recovers a soul which is sick even to death.
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Balm as Naturalists say, is a juyce which a little shrub (being cut with glass) doth weep out.Balm as Naturalists say, is a juice which a little shrub (being Cut with glass) does weep out.
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This was anciently of very precious esteem, the favour of it was odoriferous, the vertue of it Soveraign;
This was anciently of very precious esteem, the favour of it was odoriferous, the virtue of it Sovereign;
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it would cure ulcers, and the stinging of Serpents . This balm may be an emblem of Christs blood;
it would cure ulcers, and the stinging of Serpents. This balm may be an emblem of Christ blood;
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it hath a most Soveraign vertue in it, it heals the ulcer of sin, the stinging of tentation, it merits for us justification, Rom. 5.9. O how precious is this balm of Gilead! by this blood we enter into heaven. 3. Christs Spirit is healing;
it hath a most Sovereign virtue in it, it heals the ulcer of since, the stinging of tentation, it merits for us justification, Rom. 5.9. O how precious is this balm of Gilead! by this blood we enter into heaven. 3. Christ Spirit is healing;
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the blood of Christ heals the guilt of sin; the Spirit of Christ heals the pollution of sin;
the blood of christ heals the guilt of since; the Spirit of christ heals the pollution of since;
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the Spirit is compared to oyle, it is call'd the anointing of the Spirit, Isa. 61. to shew the healing vertue of the Spirit; oyle is healing.
the Spirit is compared to oil, it is called the anointing of the Spirit, Isaiah 61. to show the healing virtue of the Spirit; oil is healing.
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Christ by his Spirit heals the rebellion of the will, the stone of the heart; though sin be not removed, it is subdued.
christ by his Spirit heals the rebellion of the will, the stone of the heart; though since be not removed, it is subdued.
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4. Christs rod is healing, Isa. 27.9. Christ never wounds but to heal; the rod of affliction is to recover the sick Patient .
4. Christ rod is healing, Isaiah 27.9. christ never wounds but to heal; the rod of affliction is to recover the sick Patient.
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Davids bones were broken, that his soul might be healed.Davids bones were broken, that his soul might be healed.
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God useth affliction as the Chyrurgion doth his Launce, to let out the venome and corruption of the soul,
God uses affliction as the Chirurgeon does his Lance, to let out the venom and corruption of the soul,
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and make way for a cure. Quest. But if Christ be a Physitian, why are not all healed?
and make Way for a cure. Quest. But if christ be a physician, why Are not all healed?
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Answ. 1. Because all do not know they are sick; they see not the sores and ulcers of their souls;Answer 1. Because all do not know they Are sick; they see not the sores and ulcers of their Souls;
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and will Christ cure them who see no need of him? many ignorant people thank God they have good hearts;
and will christ cure them who see no need of him? many ignorant people thank God they have good hearts;
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but that heart can no more be good which wants grace, than that body can be found which wants health.
but that heart can no more be good which Wants grace, than that body can be found which Wants health.
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2. All are not healed, because they love their sickness. Psal. 52.3. Thou lovest evil; many men hug their disease.
2. All Are not healed, Because they love their sickness. Psalm 52.3. Thou Lovest evil; many men hug their disease.
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Augustine saith, before his conversion, he prayed against sin, but his heart whispered, Non adhuc Domine; — Not yet Lord; Augustine Says, before his conversion, he prayed against since, but his heart whispered, Non Adhoc Domine; — Not yet Lord;
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he was loth to leave his sin too soon; how many love their disease better than their Physitian!
he was loath to leave his since too soon; how many love their disease better than their physician!
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while sin is loved, Christs medicines are loathed. 3. All are not healed, because they do not look out after a Physitian.
while since is loved, Christ medicines Are loathed. 3. All Are not healed, Because they do not look out After a physician.
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If they have any bodily distemper upon them, they presently send to the Physitian; their souls are sick, but mind not their Physitian Christ. John 5.40. Ye will not come unto me that ye may have life.
If they have any bodily distemper upon them, they presently send to the physician; their Souls Are sick, but mind not their physician christ. John 5.40. You will not come unto me that you may have life.
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Christ takes it as an undervaluing of him that we will not send to him;
christ Takes it as an undervaluing of him that we will not send to him;
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some send for Christ when it is too late; when other Physitians have given them over,
Some send for christ when it is too late; when other Physicians have given them over,
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and there is no hope of life, then they cry to Christ to save them, but Christ refuseth such Patients as make use of him only for a shift;
and there is no hope of life, then they cry to christ to save them, but christ Refuseth such Patients as make use of him only for a shift;
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Thou that scornest Christ in time of health, Christ may despise thee in the time of sickness .
Thou that Scornest christ in time of health, christ may despise thee in the time of sickness.
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4. All are not healed, because they would be self-healers; they would make their duties their saviours;
4. All Are not healed, Because they would be self-healers; they would make their duties their Saviors;
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the Papists would be their own Physitians; their daily sacrifice of the Mass is a blasphemy against Christs Priestly Office;
the Papists would be their own Physicians; their daily sacrifice of the Mass is a blasphemy against Christ Priestly Office;
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but Christ will have the honour of the cure, or he will never heal us; not our tears, but his blood saves.
but christ will have the honour of the cure, or he will never heal us; not our tears, but his blood saves.
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5. All are not healed, because they do not take the physick which Christ prescribes them;
5. All Are not healed, Because they do not take the physic which christ prescribes them;
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they would be cured, but they are loth to put themselves into a course of physick.
they would be cured, but they Are loath to put themselves into a course of physic.
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Christ prescribes them to drink the bitter potion of Repentance, and to take the pill of Mortification,
christ prescribes them to drink the bitter potion of Repentance, and to take the pill of Mortification,
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but they cannot endure this, they had rather dye than take physick;
but they cannot endure this, they had rather die than take physic;
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if the Patient refuseth to take the Receits the Physitian prescribes, no wonder he is not healed.
if the Patient Refuseth to take the Receits the physician prescribes, no wonder he is not healed.
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Christians, you have had many Recipes to take, have you taken them? ask conscience.
Christians, you have had many Recipes to take, have you taken them? ask conscience.
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There are many hearers of the Word, do like foolish Patients, who send to the Doctor for Physick,
There Are many hearers of the Word, do like foolish Patients, who send to the Doctor for Physic,
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but when they have it, they let the physick stand by in the glass, but do not take it;
but when they have it, they let the physic stand by in the glass, but do not take it;
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it is probable you have not taken the Receits which the Gospel prescribes, because the Word hath no operation on your hearts, you are as proud,
it is probable you have not taken the Receits which the Gospel prescribes, Because the Word hath no operation on your hearts, you Are as proud,
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as earthly, as malicious as ever. 6. All are not healed, because they have not confidence in their Physitian;
as earthly, as malicious as ever. 6. All Are not healed, Because they have not confidence in their physician;
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it is observable when Christ came to work any cure, he first put this question, Believe ye that I am able to do this? Matth. 9.28. This undoes many;
it is observable when christ Come to work any cure, he First put this question, Believe you that I am able to do this? Matthew 9.28. This undoes many;
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oh saith the sinner, There's no mercy for me, Christ cannot heal me. Take heed, thy unbelief is worse than all thy other diseases.
o Says the sinner, There's no mercy for me, christ cannot heal me. Take heed, thy unbelief is Worse than all thy other diseases.
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Did not Christ pray for them that crucified him? FATHER FORGIVE THEM! Some of those were saved that had an hand in shedding his blood !
Did not christ pray for them that Crucified him? FATHER FORGIVE THEM! some of those were saved that had an hand in shedding his blood!
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Why then dost thou say Christ cannot heal thee? unbelief dishonours Christ, it hinders from a cure, it closeth the Orifice of Christs wounds, it stauncheth his blood, Matth. 15.58. Millions dye of their disease,
Why then dost thou say christ cannot heal thee? unbelief dishonours christ, it hinders from a cure, it closeth the Orifice of Christ wounds, it stauncheth his blood, Matthew 15.58. Millions die of their disease,
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because they do not believe in their Physitian. 5. The fifth and last particular is, That Christ is the best Physitian.
Because they do not believe in their physician. 5. The fifth and last particular is, That christ is the best physician.
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That I may set forth the praise and honour of Jesus Christ, I shall shew you wherein he excels all other Physitians; no Physitian like Christ.
That I may Set forth the praise and honour of jesus christ, I shall show you wherein he excels all other Physicians; no physician like christ.
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1. He is the most skilful Physitian, he hath his NONLATINALPHABET, there is no disease too hard for him. Psal. 103.3. Who healeth all thy diseases.
1. He is the most skilful physician, he hath his, there is no disease too hard for him. Psalm 103.3. Who heals all thy diseases.
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The Pool of Bethesda might be an emblem of Christs blood. John 5.4. Whosoever first after the troubling of the water step'd in, was made whole of whatsoever disease he had.
The Pool of Bethesda might be an emblem of Christ blood. John 5.4. Whosoever First After the troubling of the water stepped in, was made Whole of whatsoever disease he had.
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There are certain diseases Physitians cannot cure; as a consumption in the lungs, some kinde of obstructions and gangrenes;
There Are certain diseases Physicians cannot cure; as a consumption in the lungs, Some kind of obstructions and Gangrene;
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Non est in medico semper relevetur ut ager. Some diseases are opprobria medicorum, the reproaches of Physitians ;
Non est in medico semper relevetur ut ager. some diseases Are Opprobria Medicorum, the Reproaches of Physicians;
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but there's no immedicabile vulnus, no disease can pose Christs skill; he can cure the gangrene of sin when it is come to the heart;
but there's no immedicabile Wound, no disease can pose Christ skill; he can cure the gangrene of since when it is come to the heart;
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he healed Mary Magdalen an unchaste sinner; he healed Paul, who breathed out persecution against the Church;
he healed Marry Magdalen an unchaste sinner; he healed Paul, who breathed out persecution against the Church;
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insomuch that Paul stands and wonders at the cure, 1 Tim. 1.13. But I obtained mercy; NONLATINALPHABET.
insomuch that Paul Stands and wonders At the cure, 1 Tim. 1.13. But I obtained mercy;.
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I was bemercied. Christ heals head-distempers, and heart-distempers ▪ which may keep poor trembling souls from despair.
I was bemercied. christ heals head-distempers, and heart-distempers ▪ which may keep poor trembling Souls from despair.
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O saith the sinner, never was any so diseased as I! but look up to thy Physitian Christ, who hath healing under his wings;
O Says the sinner, never was any so diseased as I! but look up to thy physician christ, who hath healing under his wings;
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he can melt an heart of stone, and wash away black sins in the crimson of his blood;
he can melt an heart of stone, and wash away black Sins in the crimson of his blood;
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there are no desperate cases with Christ ; he hath those salves, oyles, balsomes, which can cure the worst disease.
there Are no desperate cases with christ; he hath those Salves, oils, balsams, which can cure the worst disease.
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Indeed there is one disease which Christ doth not heal; namely, the sin against the Holy Ghost;
Indeed there is one disease which christ does not heal; namely, the since against the Holy Ghost;
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this is called a sin unto death; if we knew any who had sinned this sin, we were to shut them out of our prayer:
this is called a since unto death; if we knew any who had sinned this since, we were to shut them out of our prayer:
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There is a sin unto death, I do not say that he shall pray for it, 1 John 5.16. There's no healing for this disease;There is a since unto death, I do not say that he shall pray for it, 1 John 5.16. There's no healing for this disease;
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not but that Christ could cure this, but the sinner will not be cured.
not but that christ could cure this, but the sinner will not be cured.
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The King could pardon a Traytor, but if he will have no pardon, he must dye.
The King could pardon a Traitor, but if he will have no pardon, he must die.
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The sin against the Holy Ghost is unpardonable, because the sinner will have no pardon;
The since against the Holy Ghost is unpardonable, Because the sinner will have no pardon;
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he scorns Christs blood, despights his Spirit, therefore his sin hath no sacrifice, Hebr. 10.26, 29. 2. Christ is the best Physitian, because he cures the better part, the soul ;
he scorns Christ blood, despites his Spirit, Therefore his since hath no sacrifice, Hebrew 10.26, 29. 2. christ is the best physician, Because he cures the better part, the soul;
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other Physitians can cure the Liver or Splene, Christ cures the heart;
other Physicians can cure the Liver or Spleen, christ cures the heart;
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they can cure the blood when it is tainted, Christ cures the conscience when it is defiled. Hebr. 9.14.
they can cure the blood when it is tainted, christ cures the conscience when it is defiled. Hebrew 9.14.
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How much more shall the blood of Christ purge your conscience from dead works? Galen and Hippocrates might cure the stone in the Kidneys,How much more shall the blood of christ purge your conscience from dead works? Galen and Hippocrates might cure the stone in the Kidneys,
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but Christ cures the stone in the heart; he is the best Physitian, which cures the more excellent part. The soul is immortal, angelical;
but christ cures the stone in the heart; he is the best physician, which cures the more excellent part. The soul is immortal, angelical;
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man was made in the Image of God, Gen. 1.27.
man was made in the Image of God, Gen. 1.27.
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Not in regard of his body, but his soul. Now if the soul be NONLATINALPHABET, so divine and noble,
Not in regard of his body, but his soul. Now if the soul be, so divine and noble,
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then the cure of the soul doth far exceed the cure of the body. 3. Christ is the best Physitian, for he causeth us to feel our disease.
then the cure of the soul does Far exceed the cure of the body. 3. christ is the best physician, for he Causes us to feel our disease.
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The disease of sin though it be most damnable, yet least discernable;
The disease of since though it be most damnable, yet least discernible;
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many a man is sin-sick, but the Divel hath given him such stupifying physick, that he sleeps the sleep of death, and all the thunders of the Word cannot awaken him;
many a man is sin-sick, but the devil hath given him such stupefying physic, that he sleeps the sleep of death, and all the Thunders of the Word cannot awaken him;
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but the Lord Jesus this blessed Physitian, awakes the soul out of its lethargy, and then it is in an hopeful way of recovery.
but the Lord jesus this blessed physician, awakes the soul out of its lethargy, and then it is in an hopeful Way of recovery.
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The saylor was never so near a cure, as when he cryed out, NONLATINALPHABET, Sirs, What must I do to be saved? Acts 16.30. 4. Christ shews more love to his Patients than any Physitian besides; which appears five wayes.
The sailor was never so near a cure, as when he cried out,, Sirs, What must I do to be saved? Acts 16.30. 4. christ shows more love to his Patients than any physician beside; which appears five ways.
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1. In that long journey he took from heaven to earth. 2. In that he comes to his Patients without sending for.
1. In that long journey he took from heaven to earth. 2. In that he comes to his Patients without sending for.
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The sick send to their Physitians, and use many entreaties; here the Physitian comes unsent for. Isa. 65.1. I am found of them that sought me not.
The sick send to their Physicians, and use many entreaties; Here the physician comes unsent for. Isaiah 65.1. I am found of them that sought me not.
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He doth prevent us with mercy, he entreats us to be healed;
He does prevent us with mercy, he entreats us to be healed;
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if Christ had not first come to us, and with the good Samaritan poured in wine and oyle, we must have dyed of our wounds.
if christ had not First come to us, and with the good Samaritan poured in wine and oil, we must have died of our wounds.
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3. This Physitian lets himself blood to cure his Patient. Isa. 53.5. But he was wounded for our transgressions; per vulnera viscera;
3. This physician lets himself blood to cure his Patient. Isaiah 53.5. But he was wounded for our transgressions; per vulnera viscera;
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— through his wounds we may see his bowels. 4. Our repulses and unkindnesses do not drive Christ away from us.
— through his wounds we may see his bowels. 4. Our repulses and Unkindnesses do not drive christ away from us.
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Physitians if provoked by their Patients, go away in a rage, and will come no more.
Physicians if provoked by their Patients, go away in a rage, and will come no more.
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We abuse our Physitian, thrust him away, we bolt out our Physitian, yet Christ doth not forsake us,
We abuse our physician, thrust him away, we bolt out our physician, yet christ does not forsake us,
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but comes again, and applies his Soveraign oyles and balsomes. Isa. 65.3. I have spread out my hands all the day unto a rebellious people.
but comes again, and Applies his Sovereign oils and balsams. Isaiah 65.3. I have spread out my hands all the day unto a rebellious people.
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Christ puts up wrongs and incivilities, and is resolved to go thorough with the cure. Oh the love of this heavenly Physitian!
christ puts up wrongs and incivilities, and is resolved to go through with the cure. O the love of this heavenly physician!
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5. Christ himself drank that bitter cup which we should have drunk, and by his taking the potion we are healed and saved.
5. christ himself drank that bitter cup which we should have drunk, and by his taking the potion we Are healed and saved.
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Thus Christ hath shewn more love than ever Physitian did to the Patient. 5. Christ is the most cheap Physitian;
Thus christ hath shown more love than ever physician did to the Patient. 5. christ is the most cheap physician;
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sicknesse is not only a consumption to the body, but the purse, Luke 8.43. Physitians fees are chargable, but Jesus Christ gives us our physick freely, he takes no fee, Isa. 55.1. Come without money and without price.
sickness is not only a consumption to the body, but the purse, Lycia 8.43. Physicians fees Are chargeable, but jesus christ gives us our physic freely, he Takes no fee, Isaiah 55.1. Come without money and without price.
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He desires us to bring nothing to him, but broken hearts;
He Desires us to bring nothing to him, but broken hearts;
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and when he hath cured us he desires us to bestow nothing upon him, but our love;
and when he hath cured us he Desires us to bestow nothing upon him, but our love;
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and one would think that were very reasonable. 6. Christ heals with more ease than any other;
and one would think that were very reasonable. 6. christ heals with more ease than any other;
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other Physitians apply pills, potions, bleeding, Christ cures with more facility, with a word; Christ made the Divel go out with a word speaking, Mark 9.25.
other Physicians apply pills, potions, bleeding, christ cures with more facility, with a word; christ made the devil go out with a word speaking, Mark 9.25.
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So when the soul is spirituall possessed, Christ can with a word heal, nay, he can cure with a look. When Peter had fallen into a relapse, Christ looked on Peter, and he wept.
So when the soul is spiritual possessed, christ can with a word heal, nay, he can cure with a look. When Peter had fallen into a relapse, christ looked on Peter, and he wept.
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Christs look melted Peter into repentance; it was an healing look. If Christ doth but cast a look upon the soul, he can recover it.
Christ look melted Peter into Repentance; it was an healing look. If christ does but cast a look upon the soul, he can recover it.
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Therefore David prayes to have a look from God, Psal. 119.132. Look thou upon me and be mercifull unto me.
Therefore David prays to have a look from God, Psalm 119.132. Look thou upon me and be merciful unto me.
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7. Christ is the most tender-hearted Physitian. He hath ended his Passion, yet not his compassion. How doth he pity sick souls!
7. christ is the most tender-hearted physician. He hath ended his Passion, yet not his compassion. How does he pity sick Souls!
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He is not more full of skill than sympathy, Hos. 11.8. My heart is turned within me.
He is not more full of skill than Sympathy, Hos. 11.8. My heart is turned within me.
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Christ shews his compassion in that he doth proportion his physick to the strength of the Patient.
christ shows his compassion in that he does proportion his physic to the strength of the Patient.
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Physick if it be too sharp for the constitution, endangers the life. Christ gives such gentle physick as shall work kindly, and savingly.
Physic if it be too sharp for the constitution, endangers the life. christ gives such gentle physic as shall work kindly, and savingly.
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Though he will bruise sinners, yet he will not break the bruised reed. Oh the soundings of Christs bowels to poor souls that feel themselves heart-sick with sin!
Though he will bruise Sinners, yet he will not break the Bruised reed. O the soundings of Christ bowels to poor Souls that feel themselves heartsick with since!
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He holds their head and heart when they are fainting; he brings the cordials of his promises to keep the sick Patient from dying away.
He holds their head and heart when they Are fainting; he brings the cordials of his promises to keep the sick Patient from dying away.
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Christians, you perhaps may have hard thoughts of your Physitian Christ, and think he is cruel, and intends to destroy you;
Christians, you perhaps may have hard thoughts of your physician christ, and think he is cruel, and intends to destroy you;
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but, O the workings of his bowels towards humble broken-hearted sinners! Psal. 147.3. He heals the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.
but, Oh the workings of his bowels towards humble brokenhearted Sinners! Psalm 147.3. He heals the broken in heart, and binds up their wounds.
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Every groan of the Patient goes to the heart of this Physitian. 8. Physitians oft prescribe such physick as is prejudicial to the Patient; in two cases;
Every groan of the Patient Goes to the heart of this physician. 8. Physicians oft prescribe such physic as is prejudicial to the Patient; in two cases;
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1. Eitheir in case they finde not out the cause of the disease, and then they may give that which is contrary, hot things in stead of cooling:
1. Either in case they find not out the cause of the disease, and then they may give that which is contrary, hight things in stead of cooling:
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Or, 2. In case they do finde out the cause, they may give that which is good for one thing, and bad for another.
Or, 2. In case they do find out the cause, they may give that which is good for one thing, and bade for Another.
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As it falls out when the liver and spleen are both distempered; the physick which helps the liver, may hurt the spleen.
As it falls out when the liver and spleen Are both distempered; the physic which helps the liver, may hurt the spleen.
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But Christ alwayes prescribes that physick which is suitable, and withal he blesseth the physick . If the disease of the soul be pride, he humbles it with affliction.
But christ always prescribes that physic which is suitable, and withal he Blesses the physic. If the disease of the soul be pride, he humbles it with affliction.
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God turned Nebuchadnezzar to grasse to cure him of his Tympany. If the disease of the soul be sloth, Christ applies some awakening Scripture, Matth. 12.11. Luke 13.24. 1 Pet. 4, 18. If the disease be the stone of the heart, Christ useth proper medicines; sometimes the terrors of the Law, sometimes mercies, sometimes he dissolves the stone in his own blood.
God turned Nebuchadnezzar to grass to cure him of his Tympany. If the disease of the soul be sloth, christ Applies Some awakening Scripture, Matthew 12.11. Lycia 13.24. 1 Pet. 4, 18. If the disease be the stone of the heart, christ uses proper medicines; sometime the terrors of the Law, sometime Mercies, sometime he dissolves the stone in his own blood.
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If the soul be fainting through unbelief, Christ brings some Scripture-cordial to revive it, Matth. 12.20. A bruised reed he will not break. Isa. 57.16. I will not contend for ever, neither will I be always wroth;
If the soul be fainting through unbelief, christ brings Some Scripture-cordial to revive it, Matthew 12.20. A Bruised reed he will not break. Isaiah 57.16. I will not contend for ever, neither will I be always wroth;
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for the Spirit should fail before me, and the souls which I have made. for the Spirit should fail before me, and the Souls which I have made.
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Thus the Lord Jesus alwayes prescribes that physick which is proper for the disease, and shall work effectually to the cure.
Thus the Lord jesus always prescribes that physic which is proper for the disease, and shall work effectually to the cure.
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9. Christ never fails of success. Physitians may have skill, but not alwayes success; Patients often dye under their hands;
9. christ never fails of success. Physicians may have skill, but not always success; Patients often die under their hands;
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but Christ never undertakes to heal any but he makes a certain cure. John 17.12. Those that thou gavest me I have kept, and none of them is lost.
but christ never undertakes to heal any but he makes a certain cure. John 17.12. Those that thou Gavest me I have kept, and none of them is lost.
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Judas was not given to Christ to be healed; but never any who was given to Christ did miscarry.Judas was not given to christ to be healed; but never any who was given to christ did miscarry.
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Quest. How shall I know that I am given to Christ to be cured?Quest. How shall I know that I am given to christ to be cured?
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Answ. If it be with thee as with a sick Patient, who sees himself dying without a Physitian.Answer If it be with thee as with a sick Patient, who sees himself dying without a physician.
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Art thou undone without Christ? dost thou perceive thy self bleeding to death without the balm of Gilead? then thou art one of Christs sick Patients,
Art thou undone without christ? dost thou perceive thy self bleeding to death without the balm of Gilead? then thou art one of Christ sick Patients,
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and thou shalt never miscarry under his hands.
and thou shalt never miscarry under his hands.
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How can any of those be lost whom Christ undertakes to cure? as he poures in the balsome of his blood,
How can any of those be lost whom christ undertakes to cure? as he pours in the balsome of his blood,
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so he poures out the perfume of his prayers for them. John 17.11. Holy Father, keep through thy own Name those whom thou hast given me.
so he pours out the perfume of his Prayers for them. John 17.11. Holy Father, keep through thy own Name those whom thou hast given me.
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Satan could never upbraid Christ with this, that any of his sick Patients were lost.
Satan could never upbraid christ with this, that any of his sick Patients were lost.
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10. Other Physitians can only cure them that are sick, but Christ cures them that are dead. Ephes. 2.1. You hath he quickned who were dead in trespasses and sins.
10. Other Physicians can only cure them that Are sick, but christ cures them that Are dead. Ephesians 2.1. You hath he quickened who were dead in Trespasses and Sins.
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A sinner hath all the signs of death on him;
A sinner hath all the Signs of death on him;
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the pulse of his affections doth not beat, he is without breath, he breaths not after holiness, he is dead;
the pulse of his affections does not beatrice, he is without breath, he breathes not After holiness, he is dead;
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but Christ is a Physitian for the dead;
but christ is a physician for the dead;
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of every one whom Christ cures, it may be said, NONLATINALPHABET, He was dead, and is alive again, Luke 15.32. 11. Christ cures not only our diseases, but our deformities. The Physitian can make the sick man well;
of every one whom christ cures, it may be said,, He was dead, and is alive again, Lycia 15.32. 11. christ cures not only our diseases, but our deformities. The physician can make the sick man well;
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but if he be deformed, he cannot make him fair; Christ gives not only health, but beauty.
but if he be deformed, he cannot make him fair; christ gives not only health, but beauty.
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Sin hath made us ugly and mishapen; Christs medicines do not only take away our sickness, but our spots;
since hath made us ugly and Misshapen; Christ medicines do not only take away our sickness, but our spots;
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he doth not only make us whole, but fair. Hosea 14.4. I will heal their back-slidings, ver. 6. his beauty shall be as the Olive-tree.
he does not only make us Whole, but fair. Hosea 14.4. I will heal their backslidings, ver. 6. his beauty shall be as the Olive-tree.
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Jesus Christ never thinks he hath fully healed us, till he hath drawn his own beautiful image upon us. Cant. 2.13. Arise my fair one; fair with justification, fair with sanctification.
jesus christ never thinks he hath Fully healed us, till he hath drawn his own beautiful image upon us. Cant 2.13. Arise my fair one; fair with justification, fair with sanctification.
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Christ doth not only heal, but adorn; he is called the Sun of righteousness, Mal. 4.2. Not only because of the healing under his wings, but because of those Rayes of beauty which he puts upon the soul, Rev. 12.1. 12. And lastly, Christ is the most bountiful Physitian.
christ does not only heal, but adorn; he is called the Sun of righteousness, Malachi 4.2. Not only Because of the healing under his wings, but Because of those Rays of beauty which he puts upon the soul, Rev. 12.1. 12. And lastly, christ is the most bountiful physician.
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Other Patients do enrich their Physitians, but here the Physitian doth enrich the Patient. Christ prefers all his Patients;
Other Patients do enrich their Physicians, but Here the physician does enrich the Patient. christ prefers all his Patients;
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he doth not only cure them, but crown them, Rev. 2.10. Christ doth not only raise from the bed, but to the Throne;
he does not only cure them, but crown them, Rev. 2.10. christ does not only raise from the Bed, but to the Throne;
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he gives the sick man not only health, but heaven.
he gives the sick man not only health, but heaven.
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1 Good Newes this day, there is balm in Gilead; there is a Physitian to heal sin-sick souls;
1 Good News this day, there is balm in Gilead; there is a physician to heal sin-sick Souls;
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the Angels that fell had no Physiti•• sent to them, we have; there are but few in the world to whom Christ is revealed;
the Angels that fell had not Physiti•• sent to them, we have; there Are but few in the world to whom christ is revealed;
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they that have the gold of the Indies, want the blood of the Lamb; but the Sun of righteousness is risen in our Hemisphere, with healing in his wings.
they that have the gold of the Indies, want the blood of the Lamb; but the Sun of righteousness is risen in our Hemisphere, with healing in his wings.
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If a man were poysoned, what a comfort would it be to him to hear that there were an herb in the Garden could heal him!
If a man were poisoned, what a Comfort would it be to him to hear that there were an herb in the Garden could heal him!
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if he had a gangrene in his body, and were given over by all his friends,
if he had a gangrene in his body, and were given over by all his Friends,
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how glad would he be to hear of a Chyrurgion that could cure him! O sinner, thou art full of peccant humours, thou hast a gangren'd soul;
how glad would he be to hear of a Chirurgeon that could cure him! O sinner, thou art full of peccant humours, thou hast a gangrened soul;
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but there is a Physitian that can recover thee. There is hope in Israel concerning this;
but there is a physician that can recover thee. There is hope in Israel Concerning this;
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though there be an old Serpent to sting us with his tentations, yet there is a Brazen Serpent to heal us with his blood.
though there be an old Serpent to sting us with his tentations, yet there is a Brazen Serpent to heal us with his blood.
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2. If Christ be a Physitian, then let us make use of this Physitian for our diseased souls. Luke 4.40.
2. If christ be a physician, then let us make use of this physician for our diseased Souls. Lycia 4.40.
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When the Sun was setting, all they that had any sick with divers diseases, brought them unto him, When the Sun was setting, all they that had any sick with diverse diseases, brought them unto him,
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and he laid his hands on every of them, and healed them. and he laid his hands on every of them, and healed them.
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You that have neglected a Physitian all this while, now when the Sun of the Gospel,
You that have neglected a physician all this while, now when the Sun of the Gospel,
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and the Sun of your life is even setting, bring your sick souls to Christ to be cured.
and the Sun of your life is even setting, bring your sick Souls to christ to be cured.
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Christ complains that though men are sick even to death, yet they will not come or send to the Physitian. John 5.40. Ye will not come to me that ye might have life.
christ complains that though men Are sick even to death, yet they will not come or send to the physician. John 5.40. You will not come to me that you might have life.
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In bodily diseases the Physitian is the first that is sent to; in soul-diseases the Physitian is the last that is sent to.
In bodily diseases the physician is the First that is sent to; in soul-diseases the physician is the last that is sent to.
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But here there are many sad Objections that poor souls make against themselves, why they do not come to Christ their Physitian.
But Here there Are many sad Objections that poor Souls make against themselves, why they do not come to christ their physician.
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Obj•ction 1. Alas, I am discouraged to go to Christ to cure me, because of my unworthiness;Obj•ction 1. Alas, I am discouraged to go to christ to cure me, Because of my unworthiness;
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just like the Centurion, who sent to Christ about his sick servant, Luke 7.6. Lord trouble not thy self, for I am not worthy that thy thou shouldest enter under my roof.
just like the Centurion, who sent to christ about his sick servant, Lycia 7.6. Lord trouble not thy self, for I am not worthy that thy thou Shouldst enter under my roof.
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Christ was coming to heal his servant, but the Centurion would have slaved off Christ from coming, NONLATINALPHABET.
christ was coming to heal his servant, but the Centurion would have slaved off christ from coming,.
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I am not worthy. So saith many a trembling soul, Christ is a Physitian; but who am I that Christ should come under my roof, or heal me!I am not worthy. So Says many a trembling soul, christ is a physician; but who am I that christ should come under my roof, or heal me!
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I am unworthy of mercy, as Mephibosheth said to King David, 2 Sam. 9.8.
I am unworthy of mercy, as Mephibosheth said to King David, 2 Sam. 9.8.
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What is thy servant, that thou shouldest look upon such a dead Dog as I am? Now to such as have their hearts broken with a sense of their unworthiness,What is thy servant, that thou Shouldst look upon such a dead Dog as I am? Now to such as have their hearts broken with a sense of their unworthiness,
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and are discouraged from coming to Christ to heal them, let me say these five things by way of reply.
and Are discouraged from coming to christ to heal them, let me say these five things by Way of reply.
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1. Who did Christ shed his blood for but such as are unworthy? 1 Tim. 1.15. Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners.
1. Who did christ shed his blood for but such as Are unworthy? 1 Tim. 1.15. jesus christ Come into the world to save Sinners.
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Christ came into the world as into an Hospital, among a company of lame, bed-rid souls.
christ Come into the world as into an Hospital, among a company of lame, bedrid Souls.
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2. Though we are not legally worthy, we may be evangelically; it is part of our worthiness to see our unworthiness. Isa. 41.14. Fear not thou worme Jacob. Thou mayst be a worme in thy own eye, yet a Dove in Gods eye.
2. Though we Are not legally worthy, we may be evangelically; it is part of our worthiness to see our unworthiness. Isaiah 41.14. fear not thou worm Jacob. Thou Mayest be a worm in thy own eye, yet a Dove in God's eye.
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3. Though we are unworthy, yet Christ is worthy; we do not deserve a cure, but Christ hath merited mercy for us;
3. Though we Are unworthy, yet christ is worthy; we do not deserve a cure, but christ hath merited mercy for us;
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he hath store of blood to supply our want of tears.
he hath store of blood to supply our want of tears.
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4. Who was ever yet saved, because he was worthy? What man could ever plead this title, Lord Jesus heal me, because I am worthy.
4. Who was ever yet saved, Because he was worthy? What man could ever plead this title, Lord jesus heal me, Because I am worthy.
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What worthiness was there in Paul before his conversion? what worthiness was there in Mary Magdalen, out of whom seven Divels were cast? but free-grace did pity and heal them;
What worthiness was there in Paul before his conversion? what worthiness was there in Marry Magdalen, out of whom seven Devils were cast? but Free grace did pity and heal them;
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God doth not find us worthy, but makes us worthy.
God does not find us worthy, but makes us worthy.
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5. If we will never come to Christ to be healed till we are worthy, we must never come;
5. If we will never come to christ to be healed till we Are worthy, we must never come;
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and let me tell you, this talking of worthiness savours of pride, we would have something of our own;
and let me tell you, this talking of worthiness savours of pride, we would have something of our own;
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had we such preparations and self-excellencies, then we think Christ would accept of us, and we might come and be healed;
had we such preparations and self-excellencies, then we think christ would accept of us, and we might come and be healed;
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this is to see our Physitian; oh let not the sense of unworthiness discourage ; go to Christ to be healed:
this is to see our physician; o let not the sense of unworthiness discourage; go to christ to be healed:
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Arise, he calleth thee, Mark 10.49. 2. Objection. But I fear I am not within Christs Commission, I am not of the number of those that shall be saved;Arise, he calls thee, Mark 10.49. 2. Objection. But I Fear I am not within Christ Commission, I am not of the number of those that shall be saved;
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and then though Christ be a Physitian, I shall not be healed. Answ. 1. We must take heed of drawing desperate conclusions against our selves;
and then though christ be a physician, I shall not be healed. Answer 1. We must take heed of drawing desperate conclusions against our selves;
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'tis high presumption for us to make our selves wiser than the Angels. All the Angels in heaven are not able to resolve this question, Who are elected, and who are reprobated?
it's high presumption for us to make our selves Wiser than the Angels. All the Angels in heaven Are not able to resolve this question, Who Are elected, and who Are reprobated?
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2. Thou that sayest thou art not within Christs Commission; read over Christs Commission, see who he comes to heal. Luke 4.18. He hath sent me to heal the broken-hearted.
2. Thou that Sayest thou art not within Christ Commission; read over Christ Commission, see who he comes to heal. Lycia 4.18. He hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted.
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Hath God touched thy heart with remorse? dost thou lay to heart thy Gospel-unkindnesses? dost thou weep more out of love to Christ,
Hath God touched thy heart with remorse? dost thou lay to heart thy Gospel unkindnesses? dost thou weep more out of love to christ,
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than fear of hell? then thou art a broken-hearted sinner, and art within Christs Commission;
than Fear of hell? then thou art a brokenhearted sinner, and art within Christ Commission;
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a bleeding Christ will heal a broken heart.
a bleeding christ will heal a broken heart.
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3. Objection. But my sins are so many, that sure I shall never be healed, I am sick of many diseases at once?
3. Objection. But my Sins Are so many, that sure I shall never be healed, I am sick of many diseases At once?
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Answ. Thou hast the more need of a Physitian; one would think that was a strange speech of Peter to Christ, Luke 5.8. Depart from me, for I am a sinful man O Lord; Answer Thou hast the more need of a physician; one would think that was a strange speech of Peter to christ, Lycia 5.8. Depart from me, for I am a sinful man Oh Lord;
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rather, Lord come near to me.
rather, Lord come near to me.
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Is it a good Argument to say to a Physitian, I am diseased, therefore depart from me? No, therefore come and heal me.
Is it a good Argument to say to a physician, I am diseased, Therefore depart from me? No, Therefore come and heal me.
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Our sins should serve to humble us, not to beat us from Christ.
Our Sins should serve to humble us, not to beatrice us from christ.
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I tell you, if we had no diseases, Christ would have no work to do in the world.
I tell you, if we had no diseases, christ would have no work to do in the world.
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4. Objection. But my disease is inflamed, and grown to a Paroxysme; my sin is greatly heightned.
4. Objection. But my disease is inflamed, and grown to a Paroxysm; my since is greatly heightened.
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Answ. The playster of Christs blood is broader than thy sore. 1 John 1.7. The blood of Jesus Christ cleanseth us from all sin. Answer The plaster of Christ blood is Broader than thy soar. 1 John 1.7. The blood of jesus christ Cleanseth us from all since.
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The blood of the Lamb takes away the poyson of the Serpent; all diseases are alike to Christs blood;
The blood of the Lamb Takes away the poison of the Serpent; all diseases Are alike to Christ blood;
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he can cure the greatest sin as well as the least .
he can cure the greatest since as well as the least.
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Hast thou a bloody issue of sinne running? the issue of blood in Christs sides can heal thine.
Hast thou a bloody issue of sin running? the issue of blood in Christ sides can heal thine.
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5. Objection. But mine is an old inveterate disease, and I fear it is incurable. Answ. Though thy disease be chronical, Christ can heal it;
5. Objection. But mine is an old inveterate disease, and I Fear it is incurable. Answer Though thy disease be chronical, christ can heal it;
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Christ doth not say, if this disease had been taken in time, it might have been cured;
christ does not say, if this disease had been taken in time, it might have been cured;
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he is good at old sores. The Thief on the Cross had an old festring disease, but Christ cured it;
he is good At old sores. The Thief on the Cross had an old festering disease, but christ cured it;
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it was well for him his Physitian was so near.
it was well for him his physician was so near.
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Zacheus an old sinner, a Custome-house man, he had wronged many a one in his time, but Christ cured him.Zacchaeus an old sinner, a Customhouse man, he had wronged many a one in his time, but christ cured him.
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Christ sometimes grafts his grace upon an old Stock; we read Christ cured at Sun-setting, Luke 4.40. He heals some sinners at the Sun-setting of their lives.
christ sometime grafts his grace upon an old Stock; we read christ cured At Sunsetting, Lycia 4.40. He heals Some Sinners At the Sunsetting of their lives.
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6. Objection. But after I have been healed, my disease hath broken forth again? I have relapsed into the same sin;
6. Objection. But After I have been healed, my disease hath broken forth again? I have relapsed into the same since;
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therefore I fear there's no healing for me.
Therefore I Fear there's no healing for me.
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Answ. It is rare that the Lord leaves his children to these relapses, though through the suspension of grace,Answer It is rare that the Lord leaves his children to these relapses, though through the suspension of grace,
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and the prevalency of tentation, it is possible they may fall back into sin; these sins of relapse are sad.
and the prevalency of tentation, it is possible they may fallen back into since; these Sins of relapse Are sad.
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It was an aggravation of Solomons offence, that he sinn'd after the Lord had appeared to him twice, 1 Kings 11.9. These sins after healing open the mouth of conscience to accuse, and stop the mouth of Gods Spirit which should speak peace.
It was an aggravation of Solomons offence, that he sinned After the Lord had appeared to him twice, 1 Kings 11.9. These Sins After healing open the Mouth of conscience to accuse, and stop the Mouth of God's Spirit which should speak peace.
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These sins exclude from the comfort of the promise; it is as it were sequestred;
These Sins exclude from the Comfort of the promise; it is as it were sequestered;
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but if the soul be deeply humbled, if the relapsing sinner be a relenting sinner, let him not cast away the anchor of hope,
but if the soul be deeply humbled, if the relapsing sinner be a relenting sinner, let him not cast away the anchor of hope,
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but have recourse to his soul-physitian; Jesus Christ can cure a relapse, he healed Davids, and Cranmers relapse, 1 John 2.1. If any man sinne, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ.
but have recourse to his soul-physitian; jesus christ can cure a relapse, he healed Davids, and Cranmer's relapse, 1 John 2.1. If any man sin, we have an Advocate with the Father, jesus christ.
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Christ appears in the Court as the Advocate for the Client. As he poured out his blood upon the brazen Altar of the Crosse:
christ appears in the Court as the Advocate for the Client. As he poured out his blood upon the brazen Altar of the Cross:
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so he poures out his prayers at the golden Altar in heaven, Heb. 7.25. He ever liveth to make intercession for us.
so he pours out his Prayers At the golden Altar in heaven, Hebrew 7.25. He ever lives to make Intercession for us.
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Christ in the work of intercession, presents the merit of his blood to his Father,
christ in the work of Intercession, presents the merit of his blood to his Father,
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and so obtains our pardon, and applies the vertue of his blood to us, and so works our cure;
and so obtains our pardon, and Applies the virtue of his blood to us, and so works our cure;
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therefore be not discouraged from going to thy Physitian;
Therefore be not discouraged from going to thy physician;
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though thy disease hath broken out again, yet Christ hath fresh sprinklings of his blood for thee; he can cure a relapse.
though thy disease hath broken out again, yet christ hath fresh sprinklings of his blood for thee; he can cure a relapse.
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but the sick soul, if it joyns any other Physitian with Christ, it surely dies. 4. How Christ heals his Patients.
but the sick soul, if it joins any other physician with christ, it surely die. 4. How christ heals his Patients.
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Answ. 1. The fear of sinning it, is a signe thou hast not sinned it.Answer 1. The Fear of sinning it, is a Signen thou hast not sinned it.
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2. Let me ask, Why dost thou think thou hast sinned the sin against the holy Ghost? I have grieved the Spirit of God.
2. Let me ask, Why dost thou think thou hast sinned the since against the holy Ghost? I have grieved the Spirit of God.
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Answ. Every grieving the Spirit of God is not that fatal sin. We grieve the Spirit when we sin against the illumination of it;Answer Every grieving the Spirit of God is not that fatal since. We grieve the Spirit when we sin against the illumination of it;
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the Spirit being grieved, may depart for a time, and carry away all its honey out of the Hive, leaving the soul in darkness, Isa. 50.10.
the Spirit being grieved, may depart for a time, and carry away all its honey out of the Hive, leaving the soul in darkness, Isaiah 50.10.
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But every grieving the Spirit is not the sin against the Holy Ghost. A childe of God when he hath sinned, his heart smites him:
But every grieving the Spirit is not the since against the Holy Ghost. A child of God when he hath sinned, his heart smites him:
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and he whose heart smites him for sin, hath not commited the unpardonable sin.
and he whose heart smites him for since, hath not committed the unpardonable since.
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A childe of God having grieved the Spirit, doth as Noah, when the Dove did flie out of the Ark, he opened the windows of the Ark to let it in again.
A child of God having grieved the Spirit, does as Noah, when the Dove did fly out of the Ark, he opened the windows of the Ark to let it in again.
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A godly man doth not shut his heart against the Spirit, as a wicked man doth, Acts 7.51. The Spirit of God would come in, he keeps him out;
A godly man does not shut his heart against the Spirit, as a wicked man does, Acts 7.51. The Spirit of God would come in, he keeps him out;
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but a gracious soul opens his heart to let in the Spirit, as Noah opened the door of the Ark to let in the Dove .
but a gracious soul Opens his heart to let in the Spirit, as Noah opened the door of the Ark to let in the Dove.
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Christian, is it not so with thee? then be of good comfort, thou hast not sinned the sin against the Holy Ghost;
Christian, is it not so with thee? then be of good Comfort, thou hast not sinned the since against the Holy Ghost;
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that sin is a malicious despighting the Spirit , which thou tremblest to think of.
that since is a malicious despiting the Spirit, which thou tremblest to think of.
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Therefore laying aside these Argumentations and Disputes, whatever the diseases of thy soul are, come to Christ for a cure, believe in his blood, and thou mayst be saved;
Therefore laying aside these Argumentations and Disputes, whatever the diseases of thy soul Are, come to christ for a cure, believe in his blood, and thou Mayest be saved;
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NONLATINALPHABET. You see what a skilful and able Physitian Christ is, what Soveraign oyles and balsomes he hath,
. You see what a skilful and able physician christ is, what Sovereign oils and balsams he hath,
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how willing he is to cure sick souls;
how willing he is to cure sick Souls;
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oh then what remains but that you cast your selves upon his merits to heal and save you!
o then what remains but that you cast your selves upon his merits to heal and save you!
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of all sins unbelief is the worst, because it casts disparagement on Christ, as if he were not able to work a cure.
of all Sins unbelief is the worst, Because it Cast disparagement on christ, as if he were not able to work a cure.
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Oh Christian, believe in thy Physitian, John 3.15. that whosoever believeth in him should not perish:
O Christian, believe in thy physician, John 3.15. that whosoever Believeth in him should not perish:
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Say as Queen Esther, Esther 4.16. I will go in unto the King, which is not according to the Law, and if I perish, I perish.
Say as Queen Esther, Esther 4.16. I will go in unto the King, which is not according to the Law, and if I perish, I perish.
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So say, the Lord Jesus is a Physitian to heal me I will adventure on his blood; if I perish, I perish.
So say, the Lord jesus is a physician to heal me I will adventure on his blood; if I perish, I perish.
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Queen Esther ventur'd against Law, she had no promise that the King would hold out the golden Scepter;
Queen Esther ventured against Law, she had no promise that the King would hold out the golden Sceptre;
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but I have a promise which invites me to come to Christ: He that comes unto me, I will in no wise cast him out, John 6.37. Faith is an healing grace:
but I have a promise which invites me to come to christ: He that comes unto me, I will in no wise cast him out, John 6.37. Faith is an healing grace:
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We read when the Israelites were burying a man, for fear of the Souldiers of the Moabites, they cast him for haste into the grave of Elisha; now the man as soon he was down,
We read when the Israelites were burying a man, for Fear of the Soldiers of the Moabites, they cast him for haste into the grave of Elisha; now the man as soon he was down,
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and had touched the dead body of the Prophet, revived, and stood upon his feet. 2 King. 13.21.
and had touched the dead body of the Prophet, revived, and stood upon his feet. 2 King. 13.21.
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so if a man be dead in sin, yet let him be but cast into Christs grave,
so if a man be dead in since, yet let him be but cast into Christ grave,
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and by faith touch Christ, who was dead and buried, he will revive, and his soul will be healed.
and by faith touch christ, who was dead and buried, he will revive, and his soul will be healed.
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Remember, there's no way for a cure but by believing; without faith, Christ himself will not avail us. Rom. 3.25. Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood.
remember, there's no Way for a cure but by believing; without faith, christ himself will not avail us. Rom. 3.25. Whom God hath Set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood.
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Faith is the applying of Christs merit.
Faith is the applying of Christ merit.
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A playster, though it be never so rare and excellent, yet if it be not applyed to the wound, will do no good;
A plaster, though it be never so rare and excellent, yet if it be not applied to the wound, will do no good;
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though the playster be made of Christs own blood, yet it will not heal, unless applyed by faith.
though the plaster be made of Christ own blood, yet it will not heal, unless applied by faith.
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The Brazen Serpent was a Soveraign remedy for the cure of those that were stung; but if they had not looked upon it, they received no benefit:
The Brazen Serpent was a Sovereign remedy for the cure of those that were stung; but if they had not looked upon it, they received no benefit:
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So though there bean healing vertue in Christ, yet unless we look upon him by the eye of faith, we cannot be cured .
So though there bean healing virtue in christ, yet unless we look upon him by the eye of faith, we cannot be cured.
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Above all things labour for faith; this is the all-healing grace; this hand touching Christ, fetcheth vertue from him.
Above all things labour for faith; this is the All-healing grace; this hand touching christ, Fetches virtue from him.
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Not that faith hath more worthiness than other graces; but only it is influential, as it makes us one with Christ.
Not that faith hath more worthiness than other graces; but only it is influential, as it makes us one with christ.
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If a man had a stone in a Ring that could heal many diseases, we say the Ring heals,
If a man had a stone in a Ring that could heal many diseases, we say the Ring heals,
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but it is not the Ring, but the stone in the Ring that doth the cure;
but it is not the Ring, but the stone in the Ring that does the cure;
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so faith saves and heals, not by its own vertue, but as it layes hold on Christ,
so faith saves and heals, not by its own virtue, but as it lays hold on christ,
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and fetcheth down his sacred influences into the soul.
and Fetches down his sacred influences into the soul.
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2. If Jesus Christ be a spiritual Physitian, let us labour to hasten the cure of our souls. Consider:
2. If jesus christ be a spiritual physician, let us labour to hasten the cure of our Souls. Consider:
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1. What a little time we have to stay here, and let that hasten the cure.
1. What a little time we have to stay Here, and let that hasten the cure.
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Solomon saith there is a time to be born, and a time to d•e, Eccles. 3.2. but mentions no time of living, as if that were so sho•t, that it were not worth naming;Solomon Says there is a time to be born, and a time to d•e, Eccles. 3.2. but mentions no time of living, as if that were so sho•t, that it were not worth naming;
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the body is called a vessel, 1 Thes. 4.4. This Vessel is filled with breath; sickness broacheth it, and death draws it out.
the body is called a vessel, 1 Thebes 4.4. This Vessel is filled with breath; sickness broacheth it, and death draws it out.
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Oh hasten thy souls cure, death is upon its swift march, and if that surprizeth you suddenly, there is no cure to be wrought in the grave. Eccles. 9.10. There is no work, nor device, nor wisdom in the grave whither thou goest.
O hasten thy Souls cure, death is upon its swift march, and if that surpriseth you suddenly, there is no cure to be wrought in the grave. Eccles. 9.10. There is no work, nor device, nor Wisdom in the grave whither thou goest.
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2. Now is properly the time of healing, now is the day of grace, now Christ poures out his balsomes,
2. Now is properly the time of healing, now is the day of grace, now christ pours out his balsams,
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now he sends abroad his Ministers and Spirit. 2 Cor. 6.2. Now is the accepted time:
now he sends abroad his Ministers and Spirit. 2 Cor. 6.2. Now is the accepted time:
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There were certain healing dayes wherein the King healed them that had the evil. The day of grace is an healing day;
There were certain healing days wherein the King healed them that had the evil. The day of grace is an healing day;
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if we neglect the day of grace, the next will be a day of wrath, Rom. 2.5. Oh therefore hasten the cure of thy soul;
if we neglect the day of grace, the next will be a day of wrath, Rom. 2.5. O Therefore hasten the cure of thy soul;
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rather neglect thy food, than thy cure; sin will not only kill, but damn. To get a cure,
rather neglect thy food, than thy cure; since will not only kill, but damn. To get a cure,
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1. Come to the healing pool of the Sanctuary; the Spirit of God may on a sudden stir these waters;
1. Come to the healing pool of the Sanctuary; the Spirit of God may on a sudden stir these waters;
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the next Sabbath for ought thou knowest, may be an healing day to thy soul. 2. Pray others to pray for you;
the next Sabbath for ought thou Knowest, may be an healing day to thy soul. 2. prey Others to pray for you;
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when any disease is upon your body, you desire the prayers of others;
when any disease is upon your body, you desire the Prayers of Others;
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the prayers of the Saints are pretiosa balsama, precious balmes and medicines to cure sick souls.
the Prayers of the Saints Are Pretiosa balsama, precious balms and medicines to cure sick Souls.
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3. Is Jesus Christ a soul-physitian? then let me speak to you who are in some measure healed of your damnable disease.
3. Is jesus christ a soul-physitian? then let me speak to you who Are in Some measure healed of your damnable disease.
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I have foure things to say. 1. Break forth into thankfulness;
I have foure things to say. 1. Break forth into thankfulness;
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though sin be not quite cured, there are still some grudgings of the disease, yet the reigning power of it is taken away;
though since be not quite cured, there Are still Some grudgings of the disease, yet the reigning power of it is taken away;
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you are so healed that you shall not dye, John 3.16. John 11.26. Those that were cured by the Brazen Serpent, afterwards dyed;
you Are so healed that you shall not die, John 3.16. John 11.26. Those that were cured by the Brazen Serpent, afterwards died;
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but such as are healed by Christ, shall never dye.
but such as Are healed by christ, shall never die.
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Sin may molest, it shall not damn; oh then what cause have you to admire and love your Physitian!
since may molest, it shall not damn; o then what cause have you to admire and love your physician!
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The Lord Jesus hath taken out the core of your disease, and the curse; publish your experiences. Psal. 66.16. I will tell you what God hath done for my soul:
The Lord jesus hath taken out the core of your disease, and the curse; publish your experiences. Psalm 66.16. I will tell you what God hath done for my soul:
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As a man that hath been cured of an old disease, how glad and thankful is he? he will tell others of the medicine that cured him.
As a man that hath been cured of an old disease, how glad and thankful is he? he will tell Others of the medicine that cured him.
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So say, I will tell you what God hath done for my soul:
So say, I will tell you what God hath done for my soul:
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He hath cured me of an old disease, an hard unbelieving heart, a disease that hath sent millions to hell.
He hath cured me of an old disease, an hard unbelieving heart, a disease that hath sent millions to hell.
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Truly we may chearfully bear any other sickness, if this soul-sickness be cured. Lord (saith Luther ) strike and wound where thou wilt, if sin be pardoned.
Truly we may cheerfully bear any other sickness, if this Soul-sickness be cured. Lord (Says Luther) strike and wound where thou wilt, if since be pardoned.
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Oh let the high praises of God be in your mouth, Psal. 149.6. God expects thankfulness as a tribute;
O let the high praises of God be in your Mouth, Psalm 149.6. God expects thankfulness as a tribute;
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he wonders men bring not their thank-offering. Luk. 17.17. Were there not ten cleansed? but where are the nine?
he wonders men bring not their thank-offering. Luk. 17.17. Were there not ten cleansed? but where Are the nine?
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2. Are you healed? take heed of coming into infected company, lest you take the infection;
2. are you healed? take heed of coming into infected company, lest you take the infection;
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the wicked are Divels to tempt to sin.
the wicked Are Devils to tempt to since.
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Lot was the worlds wonder that lived in Sodom when it was a Pest-house, yet did not catch the disease. 3. Take heed of relapses:Lot was the world's wonder that lived in Sodom when it was a Pesthouse, yet did not catch the disease. 3. Take heed of relapses:
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Men are afraid of a relapse after they are cured; beware of soul-relapses. Hath God softned thy heart? take heed of hardning it.
Men Are afraid of a relapse After they Are cured; beware of soul-relapses. Hath God softened thy heart? take heed of hardening it.
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Hath he cured thee in some measure of deadness? do not relapse into a drowsie security.
Hath he cured thee in Some measure of deadness? do not relapse into a drowsy security.
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Thou mayest have such an uproar and agony in thy conscience, as may make thee go weeping to thy grave.
Thou Mayest have such an uproar and agony in thy conscience, as may make thee go weeping to thy grave.
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Oh take heed of falling sick again; sin no more, best a worse thing come unto thee, John 5.14. 4. Pity your friends that are sick unto death;
O take heed of falling sick again; sin no more, best a Worse thing come unto thee, John 5.14. 4. Pity your Friends that Are sick unto death;
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shew your piety in your pity. Hast thou a childe that is well and lusty, but hath a sick soul? pity him, pray for him.
show your piety in your pity. Hast thou a child that is well and lusty, but hath a sick soul? pity him, pray for him.
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David wept and fasted for his sick childe, 2 Sam. 12.16. Thy childe hath the plague of the heart, and Thou hast conveyed the plague to him;David wept and fasted for his sick child, 2 Sam. 12.16. Thy child hath the plague of the heart, and Thou hast conveyed the plague to him;
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weep and fast for thy child.
weep and fast for thy child.
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Hast thou a wife or husband that (though they do not keep their bed yet) the Lord knows they are sick, they are under the raging power of sin? oh let thy bowels yearn over them;
Hast thou a wife or husband that (though they do not keep their Bed yet) the Lord knows they Are sick, they Are under the raging power of since? o let thy bowels yearn over them;
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lift up a prayer for them; the prayer of faith may save a sick soul. Prayer is the best physick can be used in a desperate case;
lift up a prayer for them; the prayer of faith may save a sick soul. Prayer is the best physic can be used in a desperate case;
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you that have felt the disease of sin, and the mercy of your Physitian, learn to pity others.
you that have felt the disease of since, and the mercy of your physician, Learn to pity Others.
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4. And lastly, Is Christ a soul-physitian? then let us go to Christ to cure this sick, dying Nation.
4. And lastly, Is christ a soul-physitian? then let us go to christ to cure this sick, dying nation.
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England (God knows) is a sick Patient, the whole head is sick, the whole heart is faint. England (God knows) is a sick Patient, the Whole head is sick, the Whole heart is faint.
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Physitians call it NONLATINALPHABET, when no part of the body is free from distemper. The body Politick hath a Kakexy, it is ill all over. Magistracy, Ministry, Commonalty are diseased;
Physicians call it, when no part of the body is free from distemper. The body Politic hath a Kakexy, it is ill all over. Magistracy, Ministry, Commonalty Are diseased;
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and those who pretended to be our Healers, are Physitians of no value. We have spent our money upon these Physitians,
and those who pretended to be our Healers, Are Physicians of no valve. We have spent our money upon these Physicians,
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but yet our sores are not healed. Jer. 14.19. Why hast thou smitten us, and there is no healing for us? Instead of healing us, those who should have been our Physitians, have encreased the Nations malady, by giving a toleration; this is like giving strong water in a Feaver, which doth more inflame the disease.
but yet our sores Are not healed. Jer. 14.19. Why hast thou smitten us, and there is no healing for us? Instead of healing us, those who should have been our Physicians, have increased the nations malady, by giving a toleration; this is like giving strong water in a Fever, which does more inflame the disease.
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Ah sick England, because sinful England, sick of error, uncleanness, drunkenness, so sick, that we may fear our Funerals are approaching.
Ah sick England, Because sinful England, sick of error, uncleanness, Drunkenness, so sick, that we may Fear our Funerals Are approaching.
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And (which is the worst symptom) though balm hath been poured into our wounds, the precious Ordinances of God have been applied, yet we are not healed;
And (which is the worst Symptom) though balm hath been poured into our wounds, the precious Ordinances of God have been applied, yet we Are not healed;
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a signe of bad flesh that is so ill to be cured. This sin-sickness in the Land hath brought forth many direful effects;
a Signen of bad Flesh that is so ill to be cured. This sin-sickness in the Land hath brought forth many direful effects;
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division, oppression, blood-shed, the very bowels and arteries of the Nation are almost torn asunder, so that now God hath fulfilled that threatning upon us, Micah 6.13. I will make thee sick with smiting thee.
division, oppression, bloodshed, the very bowels and arteries of the nation Are almost torn asunder, so that now God hath fulfilled that threatening upon us, micah 6.13. I will make thee sick with smiting thee.
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We have made our selves sick with sinning, and God had made us sick with smiting.
We have made our selves sick with sinning, and God had made us sick with smiting.
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Now what remains, but that we should go to the great Physitian of souls, (whose blood sprinkles many Nations ) that he would apply some healing medicines to dying England; God can with a word heal;
Now what remains, but that we should go to the great physician of Souls, (whose blood sprinkles many nations) that he would apply Some healing medicines to dying England; God can with a word heal;
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he can give repentance as well as deliverance; he can put us in joynt again.
he can give Repentance as well as deliverance; he can put us in joint again.
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Let all the people of the Land lie between the Porch and the Altar, saying, Spare thy people O Lord, Joel 3.17. Our prayers and tears may set Christ on work to heal us. Psal. 106.23. Therefore he said that he would destroy them, had not Moses his chosen stood in the breach to turne away his wrath.
Let all the people of the Land lie between the Porch and the Altar, saying, Spare thy people Oh Lord, Joel 3.17. Our Prayers and tears may Set christ on work to heal us. Psalm 106.23. Therefore he said that he would destroy them, had not Moses his chosen stood in the breach to turn away his wrath.
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Let us never leave imploring our heavenly Physitian, till he lay a Fig on ENGLANDS Boyle, and cause it to recover.
Let us never leave imploring our heavenly physician, till he lay a Fig on ENGLANDS Boil, and cause it to recover.
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What do men talk of a light within them! the light within them by nature is not sufficient to shew them the diseases of their souls;
What do men talk of a Light within them! the Light within them by nature is not sufficient to show them the diseases of their Souls;
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let us take heed of a spiritual Apoplexy, to be sick in our souls, yet not sensible of this sicknesse.
let us take heed of a spiritual Apoplexy, to be sick in our Souls, yet not sensible of this sickness.
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Oh let us take heed of this Rock, the phancying our condition better than it is;
O let us take heed of this Rock, the fancying our condition better than it is;
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the Word of God is the true Standard and measure by which we are to judge of the state and temper of our souls.
the Word of God is the true Standard and measure by which we Are to judge of the state and temper of our Souls.
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To the Law, to the Testimony; To the Law, to the Testimony;
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yet he may not be near heaven. One line may not be so crooked as another, yet not strait.
yet he may not be near heaven. One line may not be so crooked as Another, yet not strait.
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one may as well die of a Consumption as the Plague. One man may not be so far off heaven as another,
one may as well die of a Consumption as the Plague. One man may not be so Far off heaven as Another,
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They see they are not so flagitious and profane as others; therefore they think themselves well, because they are not so sick as others: This is a mistake;
They see they Are not so flagitious and profane as Others; Therefore they think themselves well, Because they Are not so sick as Others: This is a mistake;
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a man may be better than he was, yet not good. Secondly, They compare themselves amongst themselves.
a man may be better than he was, yet not good. Secondly, They compare themselves among themselves.
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A Dwarf may be taller than he was, yet a dwarf still; the Patient may be lesse sick than he was, yet far from well;
A Dwarf may be Taller than he was, yet a dwarf still; the Patient may be less sick than he was, yet Far from well;
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That is, they see they are not so bad as they were, therefore they judge their condition is good.
That is, they see they Are not so bad as they were, Therefore they judge their condition is good.
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Here is a double Error or mistake. First, They measure themselves by themselves:
Here is a double Error or mistake. First, They measure themselves by themselves:
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Many of the Jews perished, though Christ himself were their Preacher. 2. The other mistake is set down by the Apostle, 2 Cor. 10.12. They measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves amongst themselves, are not wise.
Many of the jews perished, though christ himself were their Preacher. 2. The other mistake is Set down by the Apostle, 2 Cor. 10.12. They measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, Are not wise.
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What is any one the better for Ordinances, unlesse he be better by Ordinances? A childe may die with the breast in its mouth.
What is any one the better for Ordinances, unless he be better by Ordinances? A child may die with the breast in its Mouth.
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But alas, this is a mistake; outward priviledges save not.
But alas, this is a mistake; outward privileges save not.
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therefore they hope they are in a good condition, Judg. 17.13. Then said Micah, Now I know the Lord will do me good, seeing I have a Levite to my Priest.
Therefore they hope they Are in a good condition, Judges 17.13. Then said micah, Now I know the Lord will do me good, seeing I have a Levite to my Priest.
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they were born within the sound of Aarons bells, they were baptiz'd with holy water, they have been fed with Manna from heaven,
they were born within the found of Aaron's Bells', they were baptized with holy water, they have been fed with Manna from heaven,
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5. Men take up a reverend opinion of themselves, and fancy their spiritual estate better than it is through mistake. And this mistake is double. 1. They enjoy glorious priviledges;
5. Men take up a reverend opinion of themselves, and fancy their spiritual estate better than it is through mistake. And this mistake is double. 1. They enjoy glorious privileges;
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hence it is men are insensible of their spiritual condition, and think themselves well when they are sick unto death.
hence it is men Are insensible of their spiritual condition, and think themselves well when they Are sick unto death.
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The heart can deceive with counterfeit grace;
The heart can deceive with counterfeit grace;
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2. The heart holds a false Glasse before the eye, making a man appear fair, and his estate very good.
2. The heart holds a false Glass before the eye, making a man appear fair, and his estate very good.
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So though there be much corruption in the heart, yet the heart hides it, and draws a vail over that it be not seen.
So though there be much corruption in the heart, yet the heart hides it, and draws a Vail over that it be not seen.
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so that if one should look into his mouth he would think it an harmlesse creature.
so that if one should look into his Mouth he would think it an harmless creature.
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Is thy servant a dog that he should do this great thing? As the Viper hath his teeth hid in his gums,Is thy servant a dog that he should do this great thing? As the Viper hath his teeth hid in his gums,
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he could not imagine that so much wickednesse (like a disease) should lie lurking in him, 2 Kings 8.13.
he could not imagine that so much wickedness (like a disease) should lie lurking in him, 2 Kings 8.13.
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the heart hides sin as Rachel did her fathers images, Gen. 31.34. Hasael did not think that he was so sick as he was;
the heart hides since as Rachel did her Father's Images, Gen. 31.34. Hazael did not think that he was so sick as he was;
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he will rather question the Scriptures verity, than his own malady. 4. Self-deceit, and the deceit of the heart, appears in two things. 1. In hiding the disease;
he will rather question the Scriptures verity, than his own malady. 4. Self-deceit, and the deceit of the heart, appears in two things. 1. In hiding the disease;
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Men are NONLATINALPHABET, self-lovers, 2 Tim, 3.2. Every man is a Dove in his own eye, therefore doth not suspect himself of any disease;
Men Are, self-lovers, 2 Tim, 3.2. Every man is a Dove in his own eye, Therefore does not suspect himself of any disease;
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3. Men that are sick, conceit themselves well, through self-love. He that loves another, will not credit any evil report of him. 3. Men that Are sick, conceit themselves well, through Self-love. He that loves Another, will not credit any evil report of him.
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If he be poysoned, he runs to the herb, (or rather weed) of his own righteousnesse to cure him*.
If he be poisoned, he runs to the herb, (or rather weed) of his own righteousness to cure him*.
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either he is not sick, or he can heal himself.
either he is not sick, or he can heal himself.
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though he be sick unto death, he thinks it too much a disparagement to acknowledge a disease;
though he be sick unto death, he thinks it too much a disparagement to acknowledge a disease;
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what an arrogant creature is man!
what an arrogant creature is man!
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Alexander thought himself awhile to be the son of Jupiter, and no lesse than a God;Alexander Thought himself awhile to be the son of Jupiter, and no less than a God;
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Oh pray with David, Lighten mine eyes that I sleep not the sleep of death, Psal. 13.3. 2. Men that are sick think themselves well, from the haughtinesse of their spirits.
O pray with David, Lighten mine eyes that I sleep not the sleep of death, Psalm 13.3. 2. Men that Are sick think themselves well, from the haughtiness of their spirits.
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when Hamans face was covered, he was near execution.
when Hamans face was covered, he was near execution.
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Many blesse God their estate is good, not from the knowledge of their happinesse, but from the ignorance of their danger;
Many bless God their estate is good, not from the knowledge of their happiness, but from the ignorance of their danger;
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Laodicea thought her self rich, because she was blind, Rev. 3.17. The god of the world blinds mens eyes, that they can neither see their disease, nor their Physitian.Laodicea Thought her self rich, Because she was blind, Rev. 3.17. The god of the world blinds men's eyes, that they can neither see their disease, nor their physician.
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and ready to drop into hell, yet they conceit themselves in a very good condition! 1. There is a spiritual cataract upon their eye, they see not their soars.
and ready to drop into hell, yet they conceit themselves in a very good condition! 1. There is a spiritual cataract upon their eye, they see not their soars.
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and doubts not but he shall be saved. What should be the reason that when men are so desperately sick in their souls,
and doubts not but he shall be saved. What should be the reason that when men Are so desperately sick in their Souls,
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Come to many a man and feele his pulse, ask him about the state of his soul, he will say, he hath a good heart,
Come to many a man and feel his pulse, ask him about the state of his soul, he will say, he hath a good heart,
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The Church of Laodicea was a sick Patient, but, she thought she was well. Rev. 3.17. Thou sayest I am rich, and have need of nothing.
The Church of Laodicea was a sick Patient, but, she Thought she was well. Rev. 3.17. Thou Sayest I am rich, and have need of nothing.
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they are whole and need not the Physitian. 'Tis a bad Symptom to hear a sick dying man say he is well.
they Are Whole and need not the physician. It's a bad symptom to hear a sick dying man say he is well.
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There are few who are sensible of their soul-sicknesse; they think they are well, and ayle nothing;
There Are few who Are sensible of their Soul-sickness; they think they Are well, and ail nothing;
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5. If sin be a soul-disease, and worse than any other, then labour to be sensible of this disease.
5. If since be a soul-disease, and Worse than any other, then labour to be sensible of this disease.
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Starve thy sins by fasting and humiliation. Either kill thy sin, or thy sin will kill thee.
Starve thy Sins by fasting and humiliation. Either kill thy since, or thy since will kill thee.
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thou that hast a malitious lust, do not feed it with revenge; thou that hast an unclean lust, make not provision for the flesh, Rom. 13.14. He that feeds a disease, feeds an enemy. Some diseases are starved.
thou that hast a malicious lust, do not feed it with revenge; thou that hast an unclean lust, make not provision for the Flesh, Rom. 13.14. He that feeds a disease, feeds an enemy. some diseases Are starved.
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why should not men be as wise for their souls? Thou that hast a drunken lust, do not feed it with wine;
why should not men be as wise for their Souls? Thou that hast a drunken lust, do not feed it with wine;
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if he have the stone, he will avoid salt meats; he will forbear a dish he loves, because it is bad for his disease;
if he have the stone, he will avoid salt Meats; he will forbear a dish he loves, Because it is bad for his disease;
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he that is wise, will avoid those things which will increase his disease; if he be feaverish, he will avoide wine which would inflame the disease;
he that is wise, will avoid those things which will increase his disease; if he be feverish, he will avoid wine which would inflame the disease;
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A wise man had rather drink a sharp potion, than dye of his disease. 4. If sin be a soul-sickness, then do not feed this disease;
A wise man had rather drink a sharp potion, than die of his disease. 4. If since be a Soul-sickness, then do not feed this disease;
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and are ready to offer violence to their Physitians; it argues wisdom to receive a reproof. Prov. 9.8. Rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.
and Are ready to offer violence to their Physicians; it argues Wisdom to receive a reproof. Curae 9.8. Rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.
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So when sin is grown to an head, the disease turned to a frenzy, then men quarrel with those that tell them of their sins,
So when since is grown to an head, the disease turned to a frenzy, then men quarrel with those that tell them of their Sins,
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and say, he comes to kill them.
and say, he comes to kill them.
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When sickness grows so violent that men lie raving, and are mad, they then quarrel with their Physitian,
When sickness grows so violent that men lie raving, and Are mad, they then quarrel with their physician,
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and he who loves his sin, hates a reproof. 2. Sin possesseth men with a lunacy. Luke 15.7. People are mad in sinne, Jeremiah 50.38. THEY ARE MAD ON THEIR IDOLS.
and he who loves his since, hates a reproof. 2. since Possesses men with a lunacy. Lycia 15.7. People Are mad in sin, Jeremiah 50.38. THEY ARE MAD ON THEIR IDOLS.
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How long ye simple ones will ye love simplicity? Sin is the poyson of the soul, yet men love it;How long you simple ones will you love simplicity? since is the poison of the soul, yet men love it;
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a strange thing that any should love their disease, but so it is, Prov. 1.22.
a strange thing that any should love their disease, but so it is, Curae 1.22.
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But why do not men love a reproof? 1. Because they are in love with their sins;
But why do not men love a reproof? 1. Because they Are in love with their Sins;
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but how few are they who will take a reproof kindly! Amos 5.10. They hate him that rebuketh in the gate.
but how few Are they who will take a reproof kindly! Amos 5.10. They hate him that Rebuketh in the gate.
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when in regard of their office they are Physitians, and in regard of their bowels they are fathers!
when in regard of their office they Are Physicians, and in regard of their bowels they Are Father's!
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Who is angry with the Physitian for prescribing a bitter potion? Why should any be angry with Christs Ministers for reproving,
Who is angry with the physician for prescribing a bitter potion? Why should any be angry with Christ Ministers for reproving,
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so must the Ministers of Christ rebuke sharply, that they may help to save their dying Patients.
so must the Ministers of christ rebuke sharply, that they may help to save their dying Patients.
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or as a Physitian useth Leeches and Cupping-glasses, which put the Patient to pain, but it is to restore him to health;
or as a physician uses Leeches and Cupping glasses, which put the Patient to pain, but it is to restore him to health;
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The word is NONLATINALPHABET, cuttingly; as a Chyrurgion searcheth a wound, and then lanceth, and cuts out the gangren'd flesh;
The word is, cuttingly; as a Chirurgeon Searches a wound, and then lances, and cuts out the gangrened Flesh;
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Ministers are charged by vertue of their office to reprove, 2 Tim. 4.2. They must as well come with Corrosives as Lenitives . Titus 1.13. Rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith.
Ministers Are charged by virtue of their office to reprove, 2 Tim. 4.2. They must as well come with Corrosives as Lenitives. Titus 1.13. Rebuke them sharply, that they may be found in the faith.
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and let him reprove me, it shall be an excellent oyle which shall not break my head. and let him reprove me, it shall be an excellent oil which shall not break my head.
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the worst they intend, is to cure you of your sickness. David was glad of an healing reproof, Psal. 141.5. Let the righteous smite me, it shall be a kindness;
the worst they intend, is to cure you of your sickness. David was glad of an healing reproof, Psalm 141.5. Let the righteous smite me, it shall be a kindness;
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When Ministers tell you in love of your sins, and would reclaim you, take it in good part;
When Ministers tell you in love of your Sins, and would reclaim you, take it in good part;
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The Patient is thankful to the Physitian that tells him of his disease, and useth means to recover him.
The Patient is thankful to the physician that tells him of his disease, and uses means to recover him.
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3. If sin be a soul-distemper then account them your best friends that would reclaim you from your sins.
3. If since be a Soul-distemper then account them your best Friends that would reclaim you from your Sins.
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so Satan tickles many with the pleasure of sin, and they dye laughing.
so Satan tickles many with the pleasure of since, and they die laughing.
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fear your disease, lest it prove mortal and damnable. Physitians tell of a disease which makes men dye laughing;
Fear your disease, lest it prove Mortal and damnable. Physicians tell of a disease which makes men die laughing;
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but is it so easie to be healed of sin? is it easie to make old Adam bleed to death? is it easie when the pangs of death are on thee, in an instant to have the pangs of the new birth? oh take heed of a spiritual lethargy;
but is it so easy to be healed of since? is it easy to make old Adam bleed to death? is it easy when the pangs of death Are on thee, in an instant to have the pangs of the new birth? o take heed of a spiritual lethargy;
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it is but saying a few prayers, 'tis but a sigh, or a tear, and they shall presently recover;
it is but saying a few Prayers, it's but a sighs, or a tear, and they shall presently recover;
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2. Presumption. Many fancy that they can lay a fig upon the boile; though they be sick, they can make themselves well;
2. Presumption. Many fancy that they can lay a fig upon the boil; though they be sick, they can make themselves well;
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He that hath an unbelieving heart, and a sear'd conscience, you may ring out the Bell, that mans case is desperate.
He that hath an unbelieving heart, and a seared conscience, you may ring out the Bell, that men case is desperate.
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1. Stupidity; as they have the Feaver of sin, so withall a Lethargy. 1 Tim. 4 2. Having their conscience sear'd with an hot iron.
1. Stupidity; as they have the Fever of since, so withal a Lethargy. 1 Tim. 4 2. Having their conscience seared with an hight iron.
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I wonder to see sinners like the Leviathan, made without fear. Why do not men fear sin? why do they not shake with this disease? surely the reason is
I wonder to see Sinners like the Leviathan, made without Fear. Why do not men Fear since? why do they not shake with this disease? surely the reason is
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oh fear sin-sickness, lest it bring the second death. Thou who art a Drunkard or a Swearer, tremble at thy soul-maladies.
o Fear sin-sickness, lest it bring the second death. Thou who art a Drunkard or a Swearer, tremble At thy soul-maladies.
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Had we diseases in our bodies, an ulcer in the lungs, or hectick feaver, we would fear lest they should bring death;
Had we diseases in our bodies, an ulcer in the lungs, or hectic fever, we would Fear lest they should bring death;
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2. If sin be a soul-disease, and the most damnable disease, let us be afraid of it.
2. If since be a soul-disease, and the most damnable disease, let us be afraid of it.
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those sins which humble, shall never damn.
those Sins which humble, shall never damn.
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Christians are never more lovely in Gods eyes, than when they are loathsome in their own;
Christians Are never more lovely in God's eyes, than when they Are loathsome in their own;
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if God, (saith Saint Austin ) did not spare the proud Angels, will he spare thee, who art putredo & vermis, but dust and rottenness? Oh look upon your boyles and ulcers, and be humble.
if God, (Says Faint Austin) did not spare the proud Angels, will he spare thee, who art putredo & vermis, but dust and rottenness? O look upon your boils and ulcers, and be humble.
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seeing it hath taken away our beauty, let it take away our pride;
seeing it hath taken away our beauty, let it take away our pride;
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Though the Saints have their golden graces, yet they have their leprous spots; seeing sin hath made us vile, let it make us humble;
Though the Saints have their golden graces, yet they have their leprous spots; seeing since hath made us vile, let it make us humble;
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for though he had a Crown of gold on his head, he had the Leprosie on his fore-head, 2 Chron. 26.19.
for though he had a Crown of gold on his head, he had the Leprosy on his forehead, 2 Chronicles 26.19.
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a sight of Gods glory, and a sight of our diseases. Uzziah the King had no cause to be proud;
a sighed of God's glory, and a sighed of our diseases. Uzziah the King had no cause to be proud;
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yet not as to the stain of it) that the sight of their sores may make their Plumes of pride fall. There are two humbling sights;
yet not as to the stain of it) that the sighed of their sores may make their Plumes of pride fallen. There Are two humbling sights;
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this certainly is one reason why God leaves sin in his own children; (for though sin be healed as to the guilt of it,
this Certainly is one reason why God leaves since in his own children; (for though since be healed as to the guilt of it,
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yet remember thou art diseased in thy soul, here is a cancer in the breast to humble thee;
yet Remember thou art diseased in thy soul, Here is a cancer in the breast to humble thee;
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So Christian, though thou art endued with knowledge and morality, which are fair to look upon,
So Christian, though thou art endued with knowledge and morality, which Are fair to look upon,
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if a woman had a fair face, but a cancer in her breast, it would keep her from being proud of her beauty.
if a woman had a fair face, but a cancer in her breast, it would keep her from being proud of her beauty.
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if any thing will humble, this consideration may; sin is a soul-disease;
if any thing will humble, this consideration may; since is a soul-disease;
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the Scripture often calls upon us for humility, 1 Pet. 5.5. Be ye cloathed with humility; the Scripture often calls upon us for humility, 1 Pet. 5.5. Be you clothed with humility;
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The Lord will wither that arme which is stretched out against his Prophets. 1. If sin be a soul-disease, let this serve to humble us;
The Lord will wither that arm which is stretched out against his prophets. 1. If since be a soul-disease, let this serve to humble us;
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smite through the loyns of them that rise against him, and of them that hate him, that they rise not again. smite through the loins of them that rise against him, and of them that hate him, that they rise not again.
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bless Lord his substance, and accept the work of his hands;
bless Lord his substance, and accept the work of his hands;
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See what is inscribed in Levies blessing, Deutr. 33.8, 11. And of Levi he said, Let thy Thummim and thy Urim be with thy holy One;
See what is inscribed in Levies blessing, Deuteronomy 33.8, 11. And of Levi he said, Let thy Thummim and thy Urim be with thy holy One;
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and to have their spiritual Physitians removed from them, which should under God heal them? This is a wrath-procuring sin. 2 Chron. 36 16. They misused his Prophets untill the wrath of the Lord arose against his people, till there was no remedy.
and to have their spiritual Physicians removed from them, which should under God heal them? This is a Wrath-procuring since. 2 Chronicles 36 16. They misused his prophets until the wrath of the Lord arose against his people, till there was no remedy.
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if there were an Act made that all Physitians should be banished out of the Land? And is it not worse to see multitudes of sick souls lie bleeding,
if there were an Act made that all Physicians should be banished out of the Land? And is it not Worse to see Multitudes of sick Souls lie bleeding,
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Can there be a greater injury to souls? would it not be a piece of the highest cruelty and barbarism,
Can there be a greater injury to Souls? would it not be a piece of the highest cruelty and barbarism,
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How unworthy then are they who malign and persecute the Ministers of God? 1 Cor. 4.9. O unkind world, thus to use thy Physitians;
How unworthy then Are they who malign and persecute the Ministers of God? 1 Cor. 4.9. O unkind world, thus to use thy Physicians;
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while there are sick souls, there will be need of spiritual Physitians.
while there Are sick Souls, there will be need of spiritual Physicians.
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but though the work of the Ministry be a laborious work, it is a needful work;
but though the work of the Ministry be a laborious work, it is a needful work;
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O how hard is it to heal all these sick gangren'd souls! many Ministers do sooner kill themselves by preaching, than cure their Patients ;
O how hard is it to heal all these sick gangrened Souls! many Ministers do sooner kill themselves by preaching, than cure their Patients;
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some have poysoned themselves with error, some are surfeited with the love of the creature, some have stab'd themselves at the heart with gross sin.
Some have poisoned themselves with error, Some Are surfeited with the love of the creature, Some have stabbed themselves At the heart with gross since.
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'tis dura provincia, an hard work; while Ministers are curing others, they themselves are nigh unto death, Phil. 2.30. They finde their people sick of several diseases;
it's dura Provincia, an hard work; while Ministers Are curing Others, they themselves Are High unto death, Philip 2.30. They find their people sick of several diseases;
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God hath set in his Church Pastors and Teachers, Eph. 4.11. The Ministers are a Colledge of Physitians, their work is to finde out diseases, and apply medicines;
God hath Set in his Church Pastors and Teachers, Ephesians 4.11. The Ministers Are a College of Physicians, their work is to find out diseases, and apply medicines;
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3. If sin be a soul-sickness, then what need is there of the Ministry? Ministers are Physitians under God to cure sick souls;
3. If since be a Soul-sickness, then what need is there of the Ministry? Ministers Are Physicians under God to cure sick Souls;
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there is a curse belongs to him who puts sin in a secret place, Deutr. 27.15. The hiding and concealing a disease proves mortal. Prov. 28.13. He that covereth his sins, shall not prosper.
there is a curse belongs to him who puts since in a secret place, Deuteronomy 27.15. The hiding and concealing a disease Proves Mortal. Curae 28.13. He that Covereth his Sins, shall not prosper.
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and not be suspected, they think all is well;
and not be suspected, they think all is well;
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Job 31.33, 40. If I covered my transgression as Adam, by hiding my iniquity in my bosome, let thistles grow instead of wheat, &c. The wicked take more care to have sin covered, than cured; if they can but sin in private,Job 31.33, 40. If I covered my Transgression as Adam, by hiding my iniquity in my bosom, let thistles grow instead of wheat, etc. The wicked take more care to have since covered, than cured; if they can but since in private,
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it is folly to hide a disease !
it is folly to hide a disease!
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for this cause many are weak and sickly among you. 2. If sin be a soul-sickness, then how foolish are they that hide their sins;for this cause many Are weak and sickly among you. 2. If since be a Soul-sickness, then how foolish Are they that hide their Sins;
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Plague, Gout, Stone, Feaver. 1 Cor. 11.29, 30. He that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh damnation to himself;
Plague, Gout, Stone, Fever. 1 Cor. 11.29, 30. He that Eateth and Drinketh unworthily, Eateth and Drinketh damnation to himself;
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nay, sometimes this Kings Evil breaks forth to the scandal of Religion and from this sin-sickness ariseth all other diseases, !
nay, sometime this Kings Evil breaks forth to the scandal of Religion and from this sin-sickness arises all other diseases,!
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He hath the plague of the heart, 1 Kings 8. And even those who are regenerate, are cured but in part, they have some grudgings of the disease, some ebullitions and stirrings of corruption;
He hath the plague of the heart, 1 Kings 8. And even those who Are regenerate, Are cured but in part, they have Some grudgings of the disease, Some ebullitions and stirrings of corruption;
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sin hath turned our Houses and Churches into Hospitals, they are full of sick persons. What Davids enemies said reproachfully of him, is true of every natural man. Psal. 41.8. An evil disease cleaveth fast unto him.
since hath turned our Houses and Churches into Hospitals, they Are full of sick Persons. What Davids enemies said reproachfully of him, is true of every natural man. Psalm 41.8. an evil disease cleaveth fast unto him.
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O how many sick bed-rid souls are there in the world! sick of pride, sick of lust;
O how many sick bedrid Souls Are there in the world! sick of pride, sick of lust;
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it hath made us desperately sick, nay, we dye away in our sickness, till we are fetch'd again with the water of life.
it hath made us desperately sick, nay, we die away in our sickness, till we Are fetched again with the water of life.
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1. See into what a sad condition sin hath brought us;
1. See into what a sad condition since hath brought us;
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this leprosie of sin without the interposition of mercy, shuts men out of the Camp of heaven, Rev. 21.8. This is the misery of them that dye in their sins, they are allowed neither friend nor Physitian to come at them, they are excluded Gods presence for ever, in whose presence is fulness of joy.
this leprosy of since without the interposition of mercy, shuts men out of the Camp of heaven, Rev. 21.8. This is the misery of them that die in their Sins, they Are allowed neither friend nor physician to come At them, they Are excluded God's presence for ever, in whose presence is fullness of joy.
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The Leper was to be shut out of the Camp;
The Leper was to be shut out of the Camp;
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but this disease of sin, if not cured, separates from the society of God and Angels.
but this disease of since, if not cured, separates from the society of God and Angels.
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3. Sickness (at worst) doth but separate from the society of friends;
3. Sickness (At worst) does but separate from the society of Friends;
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as he is an holy God, he cannot but hate sin, he beholds the proud afar off, Psal. 138.6. God hates a sinner for his plague-sores: Zach. 11.8. My soul loathed them.
as he is an holy God, he cannot but hate since, he beholds the proud afar off, Psalm 138.6. God hates a sinner for his plague-sores: Zach 11.8. My soul loathed them.
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But soul-diseases are symptoms of Gods anger;
But soul-diseases Are symptoms of God's anger;
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pestilence is called Gods Arrow, Psal. 91.5. This Arrow (as Gregory Nazianzene saith) may be shot from the hand of an indulgent father:
pestilence is called God's Arrow, Psalm 91.5. This Arrow (as Gregory Nazianzene Says) may be shot from the hand of an indulgent father:
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Gods hand may go out against a man, yet his heart may be towards him; diseases are the Arrows which God shoots;
God's hand may go out against a man, yet his heart may be towards him; diseases Are the Arrows which God shoots;
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Asa was diseased in his feet, 2 Kings 15.23. He had the Gout, yet a Favourite with God.Asa was diseased in his feet, 2 Kings 15.23. He had the Gout, yet a Favourite with God.
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and no spiritual physick that Divines did apply, could ever allay that inflammation. 2. A man may have bodily diseases, yet God may love him.
and no spiritual physic that Divines did apply, could ever allay that inflammation. 2. A man may have bodily diseases, yet God may love him.
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When Spira had abjured his former faith, he was put IN LITTLE EASE, his conscience burned as hell,
When Spira had abjured his former faith, he was put IN LITTLE EASE, his conscience burned as hell,
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Isa. 57. ult. There is no peace to the wicked, saith my God. Isaiah 57. ult. There is no peace to the wicked, Says my God.
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He should scarce feel his sickness, because sin was pardoned; but when the soul is sick of any reigning lust, the conscience is troubled.
He should scarce feel his sickness, Because since was pardoned; but when the soul is sick of any reigning lust, the conscience is troubled.
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and full of the Tokens, is far worse; as appears: 1. The body may be diseased, and the conscience quiet. Isa. 33.24. The Inhabitant of the Land shall not say I am sick.
and full of the Tokens, is Far Worse; as appears: 1. The body may be diseased, and the conscience quiet. Isaiah 33.24. The Inhabitant of the Land shall not say I am sick.
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but to have the soul (which is the more noble part) spotted with sin,
but to have the soul (which is the more noble part) spotted with since,
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3. The third thing to be demonstrated, is, that sin is the worst sickness. To have a body full of plague sores is sad;
3. The third thing to be demonstrated, is, that since is the worst sickness. To have a body full of plague sores is sad;
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here are eleven soul-diseases, and when they come to the NONLATINALPHABET, the full heigth, they are dangerous, and most frequently prove mortal.
Here Are eleven soul-diseases, and when they come to the, the full heighth, they Are dangerous, and most frequently prove Mortal.
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Pride is the tympany of the soul, lust is the feaver, error the gangrene, unbelief the plague of the heart, hypocrisie the scurvy, hardness of heart the stone, anger the phrenzy, malice the Wolf in the breast, covetousness the dropsie, spiritual sloth the green sickness, apostasie the epilepsie;
Pride is the tympany of the soul, lust is the fever, error the gangrene, unbelief the plague of the heart, hypocrisy the scurvy, hardness of heart the stone, anger the frenzy, malice the Wolf in the breast, covetousness the dropsy, spiritual sloth the green sickness, apostasy the epilepsy;
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the body is not subject to so many diseases as the soul: I cannot reckon them all up. Psal. 19.12. Who can understand his errors ? Only I shall name some of the worst of these diseases.
the body is not Subject to so many diseases as the soul: I cannot reckon them all up. Psalm 19.12. Who can understand his errors? Only I shall name Some of the worst of these diseases.
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2. What the diseases of the soul are. Adam by breaking the box of original righteousness, hath filled the soul full of diseases;
2. What the diseases of the soul Are. Adam by breaking the box of original righteousness, hath filled the soul full of diseases;
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so this disease of sin (if not cured in time) brings the second death.
so this disease of since (if not cured in time) brings the second death.
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sickness is as it were the cutting of the Tree, and death is the falling of the Tree;
sickness is as it were the cutting of the Tree, and death is the falling of the Tree;
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it is the prologue to death;
it is the prologue to death;
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he hath no true title to comfort, his sin is not pardoned, he may be in hell before night for any thing he knows. 6. Sickness ushers in death;
he hath no true title to Comfort, his since is not pardoned, he may be in hell before night for any thing he knows. 6. Sickness ushers in death;
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So the sin-sick soul is void of all true comfort, and his laughter is but the pleasing dream of a sick man;
So the sin-sick soul is void of all true Comfort, and his laughter is but the pleasing dream of a sick man;
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a sick person hath no joy of any thing; his life is a burden to him.
a sick person hath no joy of any thing; his life is a burden to him.
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since the tasting of the forbidden Tree, he hath lost his taste. 5. Sickness takes away the comfort of life;
since the tasting of the forbidden Tree, he hath lost his taste. 5. Sickness Takes away the Comfort of life;
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A childe of God who is spiritualized by grace, tastes a savouriness in Ordinances, the promise drops as an honey-comb, Psal. 19.10. but a natural man is sick; and his taste is gone;
A child of God who is spiritualized by grace, tastes a savoriness in Ordinances, the promise drops as an honeycomb, Psalm 19.10. but a natural man is sick; and his taste is gone;
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but the sinner tastes no sweetness in the Word.
but the sinner tastes no sweetness in the Word.
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so the sinner by reason of soul-sickness, hath lost his taste to spiritual things. The Word of God is pabulum animae, it is bread to strengthen, wine to comfort;
so the sinner by reason of Soul-sickness, hath lost his taste to spiritual things. The Word of God is pabulum Spirits, it is bred to strengthen, wine to Comfort;
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but is like the Sun under a cloud. 4. Sickness takes away the taste; a sick man doth not taste that sweetness in his meat;
but is like the Sun under a cloud. 4. Sickness Takes away the taste; a sick man does not taste that sweetness in his meat;
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and where grace is begun to be wrought, yet the souls beauty is not quite recovered,
and where grace is begun to be wrought, yet the Souls beauty is not quite recovered,
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Sin hath turned that Sun of beauty which shined in the soul, into a Cimmerian darkness;
since hath turned that Sun of beauty which shined in the soul, into a Cimmerian darkness;
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So the soul of man is by sin so sadly Metamorphiz'd, (having lost the image of God) that it can hardly be known. Joel 2.31. The Sun shall be turned into darkness.
So the soul of man is by since so sadly Metamorphized, (having lost the image of God) that it can hardly be known. Joel 2.31. The Sun shall be turned into darkness.
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as some faces by sickness are so disfigured, and look so ghastly, they can hardly be known:
as Some faces by sickness Are so disfigured, and look so ghastly, they can hardly be known:
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now the glory is departed. Sin hath turned beauty into deformity;
now the glory is departed. since hath turned beauty into deformity;
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† That soul which once had an orient brightness in it, it was more ruddy than Rubies, its polishing was of Saphyr, the understanding be spangled with knowledge, the will crowned with liberty, the affections like so many Seraphims burning in love to God,
† That soul which once had an orient brightness in it, it was more ruddy than Rubies, its polishing was of Sapphire, the understanding be spangled with knowledge, the will crowned with liberty, the affections like so many Seraphims burning in love to God,
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that beauty of grace which once sparkled as gold, now it may be said, How is this gold become dim!
that beauty of grace which once sparkled as gold, now it may be said, How is this gold become dim!
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Thus sin is a soul-sickness, it hath eclipsed the glory and splendor of the soul, it hath turned ruddiness into paleness;
Thus since is a Soul-sickness, it hath eclipsed the glory and splendour of the soul, it hath turned ruddiness into paleness;
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The Moth consumes the beauty of the cloth; so a fit of sickness consumes the beauty of the body.
The Moth consumes the beauty of the cloth; so a fit of sickness consumes the beauty of the body.
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3. Sickness doth eclipse the beauty of the body: This I ground on that Scripture, Psal. 39.11. When thou with rebukes dost correct man, thou makest his beauty to consume away like a Moth.
3. Sickness does eclipse the beauty of the body: This I ground on that Scripture, Psalm 39.11. When thou with rebukes dost correct man, thou Makest his beauty to consume away like a Moth.
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so may the soul say, Alas my sin, thou hast brought me very low, thou hast brought me almost to the gates of death.
so may the soul say, Alas my since, thou hast brought me very low, thou hast brought me almost to the gates of death.
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as Jephtha said to his daughter, Judges 11.35. Alas my daughter, thou hast brought me very low;
as Jephtha said to his daughter, Judges 11.35. Alas my daughter, thou hast brought me very low;
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When we finde our selves dead in duty, our holy affections languishing, think thus, This is my sickness, sin hath made me weak;
When we find our selves dead in duty, our holy affections languishing, think thus, This is my sickness, since hath made me weak;
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they take their breath short, and cannot put forth such strong desires after God as they ought.
they take their breath short, and cannot put forth such strong Desires After God as they ought.
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so Christians, though they have the oyle of grace poured upon them, and they are anointed spiritual Kings, yet they are weak; sin hath infeebled them;
so Christians, though they have the oil of grace poured upon them, and they Are anointed spiritual Kings, yet they Are weak; since hath infeebled them;
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we sin fervently, but pray faintly; as David said, 2 Sam. 3.39. I am this day weak, though anointed King;
we sin fervently, but pray faintly; as David said, 2 Sam. 3.39. I am this day weak, though anointed King;
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The Saints prayers do but whisper in Gods eares, and if Christ did not pray them over again, God could not hear them;
The Saints Prayers do but whisper in God's ears, and if christ did not pray them over again, God could not hear them;
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and where grace is wrought, though a Christian be not so heart-sick as before, yet he is very faint.
and where grace is wrought, though a Christian be not so heartsick as before, yet he is very faint.
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he is now disarmed of all ability for service;
he is now disarmed of all ability for service;
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but sin brought sicknesse into the soul, and this sickness hath cut the lock where his strength lay;
but since brought sickness into the soul, and this sickness hath Cut the lock where his strength lay;
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In innocency Adam was in some sence like the Angels, he could serve God with a winged swiftnesse, and filial chearfulnesse;
In innocency Adam was in Some sense like the Angels, he could serve God with a winged swiftness, and filial cheerfulness;
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a sick man is unfit to walk; So this sicknesse ofsin weakens the soul, Rom. 5.6. When we were without strength Christ died.
a sick man is unfit to walk; So this sickness ofsin weakens the soul, Rom. 5.6. When we were without strength christ died.
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Thus the sicknesse of sin hath gone over the whole soul, like that cloud which over-spread the face of the heavens, 1 Kings 18.45. 2. Sicknesse doth debilitate and weaken the body;
Thus the sickness of since hath gone over the Whole soul, like that cloud which overspread the face of the heavens, 1 Kings 18.45. 2. Sickness does debilitate and weaken the body;
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the custome of sinning hath taken away the sence of sinning.
the custom of sinning hath taken away the sense of sinning.
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Conscience is an ignis fatuus leading out of the right way. Or, 2. Dumb, it will not tell men of sin; it is a silenced Preacher. Or, 3. Dead, Ephes. 4.19. Conscience is stupified and sencelesse;
Conscience is an ignis fatuus leading out of the right Way. Or, 2. Dumb, it will not tell men of since; it is a silenced Preacher. Or, 3. Dead, Ephesians 4.19. Conscience is Stupified and senseless;
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Conscience is either, 1. Erroneous, binding to that which is sinful, John 16.2. Acts 26.9. I verily thought with my self I ought to do many things contrary to the name of Jesus.
Conscience is either, 1. Erroneous, binding to that which is sinful, John 16.2. Acts 26.9. I verily Thought with my self I ought to do many things contrary to the name of jesus.
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The Affections are sick and distempered. 5. The Conscience is diseased. Titus 1.15. Their minde and conscience is defiled.
The Affections Are sick and distempered. 5. The Conscience is diseased. Titus 1.15. Their mind and conscience is defiled.
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Thirdly, the Affection of joy; many can rejoyce in a wedge of gold, not in the crosse of Christ.
Thirdly, the Affection of joy; many can rejoice in a wedge of gold, not in the cross of christ.
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he grieves to see the Plague or Cancer in his body, but not for the plague of his heart.
he grieves to see the Plague or Cancer in his body, but not for the plague of his heart.
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Secondly, The Affection of grief; a man grieves for the want of an estate, but not for the want of Gods favour:
Secondly, The Affection of grief; a man grieves for the want of an estate, but not for the want of God's favour:
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but he desires poyson, he desires to take his fill of sin, he loves death, Prov. 8.36.
but he Desires poison, he Desires to take his fill of since, he loves death, Curae 8.36.
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So the natural man being sick, he desires that which is prejudicial for him; he hath no desire after Christ, he doth not hunger and thirst after righteousnesse;
So the natural man being sick, he Desires that which is prejudicial for him; he hath no desire After christ, he does not hunger and thirst After righteousness;
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First, the Affection of desire; a sick man desires that which is hurtful for him, he calls for wine in a Feaver.
First, the Affection of desire; a sick man Desires that which is hurtful for him, he calls for wine in a Fever.
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what freedome hath a sick man to walk? the Will is a Rebel against God, Acts 7.51. ye do alwayes resist the holy Ghost. The Will is diseased. 4. The Affections are sick.
what freedom hath a sick man to walk? the Will is a Rebel against God, Acts 7.51. the do always resist the holy Ghost. The Will is diseased. 4. The Affections Are sick.
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Men will rather die than come to their Physician. The Arminians talk of Free-will; the Will is sick;
Men will rather die than come to their physician. The Arminians talk of Freewill; the Will is sick;
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This was the language of the Will in innocency, I delight to do thy will O God, Psal. 40.8. but now it is distempered, it is like an iron sinew that refuseth to yeild and bend to God, Isa. 48.4. John 5.40. ye will not come to me that you may have life.
This was the language of the Will in innocency, I delight to do thy will Oh God, Psalm 40.8. but now it is distempered, it is like an iron sinew that Refuseth to yield and bend to God, Isaiah 48.4. John 5.40. you will not come to me that you may have life.
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it did answer to Gods Will;
it did answer to God's Will;
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The Will in the Creation was like that golden bridle which Minerva was said to put upon Pegasus to guide and rule him;
The Will in the Creation was like that golden bridle which Minerva was said to put upon Pegasus to guide and Rule him;
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the will is the souls commander in chief, it is the master-wheele; but how irregular and excentrick is it!
the will is the Souls commander in chief, it is the Master wheel; but how irregular and eccentric is it!
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So the most precious truths will not stay in the memory, but are gone again. 3. The Will is diseased;
So the most precious truths will not stay in the memory, but Are gone again. 3. The Will is diseased;
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the memory is like a bad stomack that wants the retentive faculty, all the meat comes up again:
the memory is like a bad stomach that Wants the retentive faculty, all the meat comes up again:
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Many a man can remember a story, when he hath forgot his Creed. Thus the memory is diseased;
Many a man can Remember a story, when he hath forgotten his Creed. Thus the memory is diseased;
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The memory is like a Searcer, which sifts out the flower, but keeps the bran. So the memory lets saving truths go, and holds nothing but froth and vanity.
The memory is like a Searcer, which sifts out the flower, but keeps the bran. So the memory lets Saving truths go, and holds nothing but froth and vanity.
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but now it is like a Colander or leaking vessel which lets all that is good run out.
but now it is like a Colander or leaking vessel which lets all that is good run out.
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the memory at first was like a golden cabinet in which divine truths were locked up safe;
the memory At First was like a golden cabinet in which divine truths were locked up safe;
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so to a natural understanding the strait line of truth seemes crooked. 2. The memory is diseased;
so to a natural understanding the strait line of truth seems crooked. 2. The memory is diseased;
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we put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter, Isa. 5.20. A strait stick under water seems crooked;we put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter, Isaiah 5.20. A strait stick under water seems crooked;
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than a blind man can judge of colours; our understandings are subject to mistakes; we call evill good, and good evil;
than a blind man can judge of colours; our understandings Are Subject to mistakes; we call evil good, and good evil;
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We can no more judge of spiritual objects till the Spirit of God anoint our eyes,
We can no more judge of spiritual objects till the Spirit of God anoint our eyes,
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the understanding is defiled, 1 Cor. 2.14.
the understanding is defiled, 1 Cor. 2.14.
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naturally we are only wise to do evil, Jer. 4.21. Witty at sin, wise to damn our selves;
naturally we Are only wise to do evil, Jer. 4.21. Witty At since, wise to damn our selves;
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but wounds, and bruises, and putrifying sores, &c. 1. Sin doth corrupt the understanding Gregory Nazianzene calls the understanding the lamp of reason, this lamp burns dim, Ephes. 4.18. Having their understanding darkned; Sin hath drawn a vail over the understanding, it hath cast a mist before our eyes, that we neither know God nor our selves; but wounds, and bruises, and Putrifying sores, etc. 1. since does corrupt the understanding Gregory Nazianzene calls the understanding the lamp of reason, this lamp burns dim, Ephesians 4.18. Having their understanding darkened; since hath drawn a Vail over the understanding, it hath cast a missed before our eyes, that we neither know God nor our selves;
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from the sole of the foot even unto the head there is no soundnesse in it,
from the sole of the foot even unto the head there is no soundness in it,
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Isa. 1.5, 6. The whole head is sick, the whole heart is faint; Isaiah 1.5, 6. The Whole head is sick, the Whole heart is faint;
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So sin doth not rest in one part, but spreads into all the faculties of the soul, and members of the body.
So since does not rest in one part, but spreads into all the faculties of the soul, and members of the body.
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As, 1. Sicknesse is of a spreading nature, it spreads all over the body, it works into every part, the head, stomach, it disorders the whole body.
As, 1. Sickness is of a spreading nature, it spreads all over the body, it works into every part, the head, stomach, it disorders the Whole body.
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We have encreased our sicknesse, therefore sinners are said to wax worse and worse, 2 Tim. 3.13. 2. Sin may be resembled to sicknesse for the nature of it.
We have increased our sickness, Therefore Sinners Are said to wax Worse and Worse, 2 Tim. 3.13. 2. since may be resembled to sickness for the nature of it.
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and besides that disease at first by propagation, we have added to it by actual perpetration.
and beside that disease At First by propagation, we have added to it by actual perpetration.
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Adams intemperance hath brought us to fasting and weeping;Adams intemperance hath brought us to fasting and weeping;
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it was fair to the eye, Gen. 3.6. but poyson to the taste; we all grew desperately sick by eating of this tree.
it was fair to the eye, Gen. 3.6. but poison to the taste; we all grew desperately sick by eating of this tree.
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and all their posterity surfeited on it, and took a sicknesse. The Tree of Knowledge had sicknesse and death under the leaves;
and all their posterity surfeited on it, and took a sickness. The Tree of Knowledge had sickness and death under the leaves;
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When our first parents lost the golden bridle of temperance, and did eate of the forbidden tree, they,
When our First Parents lost the golden bridle of temperance, and did eat of the forbidden tree, they,
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Secondly, Sicknesse is caught sometimes through superfluity and intemperance. Excesse produceth sicknesse.
Secondly, Sickness is caught sometime through superfluity and intemperance. Excess Produceth sickness.
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he could stay no longer in the Garden, but lay bed-rid; his sinne hath turned the world, which was a Paradise, into an Hospital.
he could stay no longer in the Garden, but lay bedrid; his sin hath turned the world, which was a Paradise, into an Hospital.
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So when Adam grew carelesse of Gods command, and left off the garment of his innocency, he caught a sicknesse;
So when Adam grew careless of God's command, and left off the garment of his innocency, he caught a sickness;
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First, Sicknesse is caught often through carelesnesse; some get cold by leaving off cloaths.
First, Sickness is caught often through carelessness; Some get cold by leaving off clothes.
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1. In what sence sin is resembled to sicknesse. 1. Sin may be compared to sicknesse for the manner of catching.
1. In what sense since is resembled to sickness. 1. since may be compared to sickness for the manner of catching.
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For the amplification of the Doctrine, there are three things to be considered. 1. In what sence sin is resembled to sicknesse. 2. What the diseases of the soul are. 3. That sin-sicknesse is the worst.
For the amplification of the Doctrine, there Are three things to be considered. 1. In what sense since is resembled to sickness. 2. What the diseases of the soul Are. 3. That sin-sicknesse is the worst.
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God made man upright, Eccles. 7.29. but Adam by eating the Apple fell sick, and had dyed for ever, had not God found out a way for his recovery.God made man upright, Eccles. 7.29. but Adam by eating the Apple fell sick, and had died for ever, had not God found out a Way for his recovery.
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The eye was clear, the heart pure, the affections tuned with the finger of God into a most sweet harmony.
The eye was clear, the heart pure, the affections tuned with the finger of God into a most sweet harmony.
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the soul had its NONLATINALPHABET, its perfect beauty and glory.
the soul had its, its perfect beauty and glory.
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1. The dying Patients, Them that are sick. Whence observe, Doctr. 1. That sin is a soul-disease, Psal. 103.8. Isa. 53.4. He hath born our griefs, in the Hebrew it is NONLATINALPHABET our sicknesses. Man at first was created in an healthful temper, he had no sicknesse of soul, he ayled nothing;
1. The dying Patients, Them that Are sick. Whence observe, Doctrine 1. That since is a soul-disease, Psalm 103.8. Isaiah 53.4. He hath born our griefs, in the Hebrew it is our Sicknesses. Man At First was created in an healthful temper, he had no sickness of soul, he ailed nothing;
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In the words there are two general parts. 1. The dying Patients. 2. The healing Physitian.
In the words there Are two general parts. 1. The dying Patients. 2. The healing physician.
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They that are whole need not a Physitian, but they that are sick. They that Are Whole need not a physician, but they that Are sick.
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therefore be not angry at a work of mercy; though you will not be healed, yet do not hinder me from healing others.
Therefore be not angry At a work of mercy; though you will not be healed, yet do not hinder me from healing Others.
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but these poor Publicans are sick, and ready to die, and I come as a Physitian to cure them;
but these poor Publicans Are sick, and ready to die, and I come as a physician to cure them;
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As if Christ had said, you Pharisees think your selves righteous persons, you need no Saviour;
As if christ had said, you Pharisees think your selves righteous Persons, you need no Saviour;
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This groundlesse accusation Christ over-hears, and in the text gives these envious Pharisees a silencing answer, Th•y that are whole need not a Physitian, but they that are sick.
This groundless accusation christ overhears, and in the text gives these envious Pharisees a silencing answer, Th•y that Are Whole need not a physician, but they that Are sick.
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to accuse Christ, was (as Austin saith) as if the Physitian should be accused because he goes among them that are sick of the Plague;
to accuse christ, was (as Austin Says) as if the physician should be accused Because he Goes among them that Are sick of the Plague;
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Secondly, Christ went in with sinners, not to joyn with them in their sins, but to heale them of their sins;
Secondly, christ went in with Sinners, not to join with them in their Sins, but to heal them of their Sins;
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the Commission he received from his Father, was, that he should come to save sinners, 1 Tim. 1.15.
the Commission he received from his Father, was, that he should come to save Sinners, 1 Tim. 1.15.
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They indite Christ for going in with sinners. First, Christ did nothing but what was according to his Commission;
They indite christ for going in with Sinners. First, christ did nothing but what was according to his Commission;
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But let us examine the master of the Charge they bring against Christ, and see how groundlesse it was.
But let us examine the master of the Charge they bring against christ, and see how groundless it was.
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And if Christ who was a Lamb without spot, could not scape the worlds censures, no wonder if his people are loaded with the calumnies and censures of the wicked.
And if christ who was a Lamb without spot, could not escape the world's censures, no wonder if his people Are loaded with the calumnies and censures of the wicked.
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The Divels justifie Christ, the Pharisees accuse him.
The Devils justify christ, the Pharisees accuse him.
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see what malice will do, it will make a man speak that which the Divel himself will not speak.
see what malice will do, it will make a man speak that which the devil himself will not speak.
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Yet the Pharisees tax him for a sinner;
Yet the Pharisees Tax him for a sinner;
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malice will never want matter of accusation. Though the Divels proclaimed Christs holinesse, Luke 4.34. Let us alone, I know thee who thou art, the holy one of God.
malice will never want matter of accusation. Though the Devils proclaimed Christ holiness, Lycia 4.34. Let us alone, I know thee who thou art, the holy one of God.
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for these words carry in them a Charge and Accusation, Why do ye eate with Publicans and sinners? The Pharisees impeached Christ for eating with sinners;
for these words carry in them a Charge and Accusation, Why do you eat with Publicans and Sinners? The Pharisees impeached christ for eating with Sinners;
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others did feed on him, these did stumble at him. 2. They accuse Christ:
Others did feed on him, these did Stumble At him. 2. They accuse christ:
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He who was the Horne of salvation to some, was a Rock of offence to these Jews;
He who was the Horn of salvation to Some, was a Rock of offence to these jews;
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yet the Pharisees were not so much offended at the sins of the Publicans, as they had a mind to pick a quarrel with Christ.
yet the Pharisees were not so much offended At the Sins of the Publicans, as they had a mind to pick a quarrel with christ.
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The Publicans were counted the worst of sinners; sinners of the deepest dye;
The Publicans were counted the worst of Sinners; Sinners of the Deepest die;
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Well, Christ being at this feast, the Pharisees begin to murmur, ver. 30. Why do ye eate and drink with publicans? The Pharisees, 1. were offended at him that he should go in and eate with Publicans.
Well, christ being At this feast, the Pharisees begin to murmur, ver. 30. Why do you eat and drink with Publicans? The Pharisees, 1. were offended At him that he should go in and eat with Publicans.
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a better guest he could not invite; Christ alwayes came with his cost; Levi feasted Christ with his chear, and Christ feasted him with salvation.
a better guest he could not invite; christ always Come with his cost; Levi feasted christ with his cheer, and christ feasted him with salvation.
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and that he might give Christ a pledge and specimen of his love, he makes him a feast, ver. 29. And Levi made him a great feast in his own house;
and that he might give christ a pledge and specimen of his love, he makes him a feast, ver. 29. And Levi made him a great feast in his own house;
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but having a call, he hastens away after Christ, He rose up and followed him;
but having a call, he hastens away After christ, He rose up and followed him;
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poverty is like to be my patrimony; nay, in case I follow Christ I must espouse persecution; he doth not reason thus;
poverty is like to be my patrimony; nay, in case I follow christ I must espouse persecution; he does not reason thus;
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28. Levi did not consult with flesh and blood, he did not say, What shall I do for the hundred Talents ? how shall I live and maintain my charge? I shall lose many a sweet bit at the Custom-house;
28. Levi did not consult with Flesh and blood, he did not say, What shall I do for the hundred Talents? how shall I live and maintain my charge? I shall loose many a sweet bit At the Custom-house;
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and there went out power with the word, he left all, rose up, and followed him, ver.
and there went out power with the word, he left all, rose up, and followed him, ver.
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Levi was called from the receit of custome, (he was a Custome-house man) but Christ called him,Levi was called from the receipt of custom, (he was a Customhouse man) but christ called him,
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THE occasion of the words is set down in the context;
THE occasion of the words is Set down in the context;
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LUKE 5.31. They that are whole need not a Physitian, but they that are sick. ] The Souls Malady and Cure.LYCIA 5.31. They that Are Whole need not a physician, but they that Are sick. ] The Souls Malady and Cure.
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when the Patient hath advised with one Physitian, he desires to have others joyned with him;
when the Patient hath advised with one physician, he Desires to have Others joined with him;
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O let us take heed of that turba medicorum. Indeed in bodily sickness it is lawful to multiply Physitians;
O let us take heed of that turba Medicorum. Indeed in bodily sickness it is lawful to multiply Physicians;
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to make use of other Physitians and medicines, is as if the Israelites in contempt of that brazen Serpent which Moses set up, had erected other brazen Serpents.
to make use of other Physicians and medicines, is as if the Israelites in contempt of that brazen Serpent which Moses Set up, had erected other brazen Serpents.
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our merits are rather damning than healing;
our merits Are rather damning than healing;
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Adam did eat that Apple which made him and his posterity sick; but he could not finde any herb in Paradise to cure him;Adam did eat that Apple which made him and his posterity sick; but he could not find any herb in Paradise to cure him;
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all the Angels in heaven cannot heal one sick soul; indeed they are described by their wings, Isa. 6.2. but they have no healing under their wings. Papists would heal themselves by their own merits.
all the Angels in heaven cannot heal one sick soul; indeed they Are described by their wings, Isaiah 6.2. but they have no healing under their wings. Papists would heal themselves by their own merits.
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Non plures medici sed satis unus erit. The Papists would have other healers besides Christ, they would make Angels their Physitians; Non plures medici sed satis Unus erit. The Papists would have other healers beside christ, they would make Angels their Physicians;
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it is the sounding of his bowels that causeth the healing under his wings. 3. The third particular is, That Christ is the Only Physitian. Acts 4.12. Neither is there salvation in any other, &c. There's no other Physitian besides.
it is the sounding of his bowels that Causes the healing under his wings. 3. The third particular is, That christ is the Only physician. Acts 4.12. Neither is there salvation in any other, etc. There's no other physician beside.
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King David banished the blinde and lame out of the City, 2 Sam. 5.8. Christ comes to the blinde and lame, and cures them;
King David banished the blind and lame out of the city, 2 Sam. 5.8. christ comes to the blind and lame, and cures them;
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not only his Fathers Commission, but his own Compassion moved him to his spiritual Physick and Chyrurgery.
not only his Father's Commission, but his own Compassion moved him to his spiritual Physic and Chirurgery.
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but was prompted to it out of his own goodness. Hos. 14.4. I will heal their back-slidings, I will love them. Love set Christ awork;
but was prompted to it out of his own Goodness. Hos. 14.4. I will heal their backslidings, I will love them. Love Set christ awork;
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as sin made us sick, so it made us poor; so that Christ came as a Physitian, not out of hope to receive any thing from us,
as since made us sick, so it made us poor; so that christ Come as a physician, not out of hope to receive any thing from us,
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for we had no desire of a Physitian, nor had we any thing to give our Physitian;
for we had no desire of a physician, nor had we any thing to give our physician;
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there was nothing in us to tempt Christ to heal us;
there was nothing in us to tempt christ to heal us;
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not so much to help the Patient, as to help himself; but Christ came purely out of sympathy;
not so much to help the Patient, as to help himself; but christ Come purely out of Sympathy;
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3. Christ came as a Physitian out of the sweetness of his Nature; he is like the good Samaritan, who had compassion on the wounded man, Luke 10.33. A Physitian may come to the Patient only for gain;
3. christ Come as a physician out of the sweetness of his Nature; he is like the good Samaritan, who had compassion on the wounded man, Lycia 10.33. A physician may come to the Patient only for gain;
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it had seized on every part; it made us not only sick, but dead; and such Receits were requisite as none but Christ could give.
it had seized on every part; it made us not only sick, but dead; and such Receits were requisite as none but christ could give.
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not our merit, but our misery drew Christ from heaven; had not he come, we must of necessity have perished, and dyed of our wounds; our disease was not ordinary;
not our merit, but our misery drew christ from heaven; had not he come, we must of necessity have perished, and died of our wounds; our disease was not ordinary;
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Christ came to be our Physitian, not because we deserved him, but because we needed him;
christ Come to be our physician, not Because we deserved him, but Because we needed him;
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2. Jesus Christ undertook this healing work, because of that need we were in of a Physitian.
2. jesus christ undertook this healing work, Because of that need we were in of a physician.
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we are not to meddle in any matters without a call; that is acting out of our sphere.
we Are not to meddle in any matters without a call; that is acting out of our sphere.
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The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, he hath sent me. Christ was anointed and appointed to the work of a Physitian; this was for our imitation;The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, he hath sent me. christ was anointed and appointed to the work of a physician; this was for our imitation;
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this, though it were a glorious work, yet Christ would not undertake it, till he was commissionated by his father.
this, though it were a glorious work, yet christ would not undertake it, till he was commissionated by his father.
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he hath sent me to heal the broken-hearted. Christ came into the world as into an Hospital to heal sin-sick souls;he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted. christ Come into the world as into an Hospital to heal sin-sick Souls;
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1. In regard of his Call; God the Father called him to practice Physick, he anointed him to the work of healing. Luke 4.18. The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the Gospel;
1. In regard of his Call; God the Father called him to practice Physic, he anointed him to the work of healing. Lycia 4.18. The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, Because he hath anointed me to preach the Gospel;
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2. Why Christ is a Physitian.
2. Why christ is a physician.
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he heals our pride, unbelief, &c. As he feeds our graces, so he heals our corruptions.
he heals our pride, unbelief, etc. As he feeds our graces, so he heals our corruptions.
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Thus the Lord Jesus that Tree of life in Paradise, hath a sanative vertue;
Thus the Lord jesus that Tree of life in Paradise, hath a sanative virtue;
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3. Christ as a Physitian, is resembled by the Trees of the Sanctuary. Ezek. 47.12. The fruit thereof shall be for meat, and the leaf thereof shall be for medicine.
3. christ as a physician, is resembled by the Trees of the Sanctuary. Ezekiel 47.12. The fruit thereof shall be for meat, and the leaf thereof shall be for medicine.
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and the wound had been incurable, had not Christ that good Samaritan, poured in wine and oyle.
and the wound had been incurable, had not christ that good Samaritan, poured in wine and oil.
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and went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring in wine and oyle, &c. We have wounded our selves by sin,and went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring in wine and oil, etc. We have wounded our selves by since,
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but a certain Samaritan as he journyed, came where he was, and when he saw him, he had compassion on him,
but a certain Samaritan as he journeyed, Come where he was, and when he saw him, he had compassion on him,
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and wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead;
and wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead;
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Luke 10.33, 34. A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among Thieves, which stripped him of his rayment, Lycia 10.33, 34. A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among Thieves, which stripped him of his raiment,
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2. Christ is resembled by the good Samaritan.
2. christ is resembled by the good Samaritan.
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so when the soul is stung by the old Serpent, it is cured by that healing under Christs wings.
so when the soul is stung by the old Serpent, it is cured by that healing under Christ wings.
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1. By the Brazen Serpent, Numb. 21.9. Those who were stung, were cured by looking on the Brazen Serpent;
1. By the Brazen Serpent, Numb. 21.9. Those who were stung, were cured by looking on the Brazen Serpent;
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now Christ is a soul-physitian, he healeth these diseases ; therefore in Scripture the Lord Jesus to set forth his healing vertue, is resembled
now christ is a soul-physitian, he heals these diseases; Therefore in Scripture the Lord jesus to Set forth his healing virtue, is resembled
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one man hath a Feaver, another hath a dead Palsie, another hath a bloody issue, he is under the power of some hereditary corruption;
one man hath a Fever, Another hath a dead Palsy, Another hath a bloody issue, he is under the power of Some hereditary corruption;
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We are all as so many impotent, diseased persons;
We Are all as so many impotent, diseased Persons;
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and he is a Physitian for the soul. Psal. 147.3. He healeth the broken in heart.
and he is a physician for the soul. Psalm 147.3. He heals the broken in heart.
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He is a Physitian for the body; he anointed the blinde, cleansed the Lepers, healed the sick, raised the dead, Matth. 8.16. He it is that puts vertue into physick, and makes it healing;
He is a physician for the body; he anointed the blind, cleansed the Lepers, healed the sick, raised the dead, Matthew 8.16. He it is that puts virtue into physic, and makes it healing;
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1. That Christ is a Physitian; it is one of his titles, NONLATINALPHABET Exod. 15.26. I am the Lord that healeth thee.
1. That christ is a physician; it is one of his titles, Exod 15.26. I am the Lord that heals thee.
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For the Amplification of this I shall shew 1. That Christ is a Physitian. 2. Why he is a Physitian. 3. That he is the only Physitian. 4. How he heals his Patients. 5. That he is the best Physitian.
For the Amplification of this I shall show 1. That christ is a physician. 2. Why he is a physician. 3. That he is the only physician. 4. How he heals his Patients. 5. That he is the best physician.
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all the Ministers under heaven would not do any cure without the help of this Great Physitian.
all the Ministers under heaven would not do any cure without the help of this Great physician.
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he it is that teacheth us all our Receits, and goes forth with our labours, else the physick we prescribe would never work;
he it is that Teaches us all our Receits, and Goes forth with our labours, Else the physic we prescribe would never work;
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but though Ministe•s are Physitians, yet but under-physitians. Jesus Christ is the NONLATINALPHABET. the Chief Physitian;
but though Ministe•s Are Physicians, yet but under-physitians. jesus christ is the. the Chief physician;
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He saith to the Apostles, and in them to all his Ministers, Lo I am with you to the end of the world, Matth. 28.20. That is, I am with you to assist and bless you, and to make your Ministry healing;
He Says to the Apostles, and in them to all his Ministers, Lo I am with you to the end of the world, Matthew 28.20. That is, I am with you to assist and bless you, and to make your Ministry healing;
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and send abroad into the world.
and send abroad into the world.
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Ministers (as was said before) are Physitians, whom Christ doth in his Name delegate,
Ministers (as was said before) Are Physicians, whom christ does in his Name delegate,
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The whole need not a Physitian. ] Whence observe: Doctr. 2. That Jesus Christ is a soul-physitian.The Whole need not a physician. ] Whence observe: Doctrine 2. That jesus christ is a soul-physitian.
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Quest. But how shall we get this disease of sin cured? This brings to the second thing in the Text — The healing Physitian;Quest. But how shall we get this disease of since cured? This brings to the second thing in the Text — The healing physician;
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We read indeed of a sinners works, but they are dead works, Heb. 6.1. 2. If we are not cured, we are cursed; if our disease abides on us, the wrath of God abides on us.
We read indeed of a Sinners works, but they Are dead works, Hebrew 6.1. 2. If we Are not cured, we Are cursed; if our disease abides on us, the wrath of God abides on us.
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So long as we are diseased with sin, we are lame and bed-rid, we are unfit for work.
So long as we Are diseased with since, we Are lame and bedrid, we Are unfit for work.
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To be working for God, is both the end of our life, and the perfection. Would we be active in our Sphere? let us labour to have our souls cured.
To be working for God, is both the end of our life, and the perfection. Would we be active in our Sphere? let us labour to have our Souls cured.
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God, nor work out our own salvation. The Philosopher defines happiness the operation of the minde about vertue.
God, nor work out our own salvation. The Philosopher defines happiness the operation of the mind about virtue.
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while the disease of sin is violent, we are not fit for any heavenly employment; we can neither work so.
while the disease of since is violent, we Are not fit for any heavenly employment; we can neither work so.
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heal my soul, for I have sinned; let us consider, 1. Till we are cured, we are not fit to do God any service. A sick man cannot work;heal my soul, for I have sinned; let us Consider, 1. Till we Are cured, we Are not fit to do God any service. A sick man cannot work;
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but if soul-diseases are more dangerous and deadly, then we should prefer the spiritual cure before the bodily;
but if soul-diseases Are more dangerous and deadly, then we should prefer the spiritual cure before the bodily;
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which shews they are more desirous and careful for the recovery of their bodies, than their souls;
which shows they Are more desirous and careful for the recovery of their bodies, than their Souls;
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The Apostle doth not say, Let him call for the Physitian; but the Elders, that is, the Ministers, NONLATINALPHABET Physitians are to be consulted in their due place, but not in the first place. Most men send first for the Physitian, and then for the Minister;
The Apostle does not say, Let him call for the physician; but the Elders, that is, the Ministers, Physicians Are to be consulted in their due place, but not in the First place. Most men send First for the physician, and then for the Minister;
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and let them pray over him; and let them pray over him;
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go to God first for the cure of thy soul, James 5.14. Is any sick among you? let him call for the Elders of the Church,
go to God First for the cure of thy soul, James 5.14. Is any sick among you? let him call for the Elders of the Church,
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Hast thou a consumptive body? rather pray to God to heal the Consumption in thy soul;
Hast thou a consumptive body? rather pray to God to heal the Consumption in thy soul;
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the woman in the Gospel who had a bloody issue, spent her whole estate upon the Physitians, Luke 8.43. Be more earnest to have thy soul cured than thy body. Make Davids prayer, Psal. 41.4. Heal my soul, for I have sinned.
the woman in the Gospel who had a bloody issue, spent her Whole estate upon the Physicians, Lycia 8.43. Be more earnest to have thy soul cured than thy body. Make Davids prayer, Psalm 41.4. Heal my soul, for I have sinned.
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if a man had a disease in his body, a Plu•i•ie, or Cancer, he would use all means for a cure;
if a man had a disease in his body, a Plu•i•ie, or Cancer, he would use all means for a cure;
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6. If sin be a soul-sicknesse, then labour to get this disease healed;
6. If since be a Soul-sickness, then labour to get this disease healed;
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Till the sinner be made sensible of his disease, the medicine of mercy doth not belong to him .
Till the sinner be made sensible of his disease, the medicine of mercy does not belong to him.
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and in a lethargy, to come to himself, and see both his wound, and his remedy!
and in a lethargy, to come to himself, and see both his wound, and his remedy!
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Were it not a mercy for a person that is distracted, to be restored to the use of his reason? so for him that is spiritually distempered,
Were it not a mercy for a person that is distracted, to be restored to the use of his reason? so for him that is spiritually distempered,
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and seeing himself sick, to cry out with David, 2 Sam. 12.13. I have sinned against the Lord.
and seeing himself sick, to cry out with David, 2 Sam. 12.13. I have sinned against the Lord.
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Oh what an infinite mercy is it for a man to be made sensible of sin,
O what an infinite mercy is it for a man to be made sensible of since,
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This light tells them they are whole, and have no need of a Physitian.
This Light tells them they Are Whole, and have no need of a physician.
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1 PET. 1.2. Grace unto you, and Peace be multiplyed. The beauty of Grace.1 PET. 1.2. Grace unto you, and Peace be multiplied. The beauty of Grace.
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THE blessed Apostle having felt the Efficacy and Soveraignty of grace, is taken up with the thoughts of it;
THE blessed Apostle having felt the Efficacy and Sovereignty of grace, is taken up with the thoughts of it;
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and so sweet is this wine of Paradise, that he commends it to these dispersed Christians to whom he writes, wishing them all encrease.
and so sweet is this wine of Paradise, that he commends it to these dispersed Christians to whom he writes, wishing them all increase.
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— Grace unto you, and Peace be multiplied. — The words run in the forme of a Salutation, Grace unto you, and Peace.
— Grace unto you, and Peace be multiplied. — The words run in the Form of a Salutation, Grace unto you, and Peace.
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When we salute our friends, we cannot wish them a greater blessing than Grace and Peace: Other mercies lie without the Pale,
When we salute our Friends, we cannot wish them a greater blessing than Grace and Peace: Other Mercies lie without the Pale,
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and are dispersed in common to men;
and Are dispersed in Common to men;
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but Grace is a special Congiary and Gift bestowed on them who are the Favourites of heaven.
but Grace is a special Congiary and Gift bestowed on them who Are the Favourites of heaven.
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In the words observe 1. The Connexion. 2. The Order. 1. The Connexion, Grace and Peace. The way to have peace, is to have grace;
In the words observe 1. The Connexion. 2. The Order. 1. The Connexion, Grace and Peace. The Way to have peace, is to have grace;
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grace is the breeder of peace; the one is the root, the other the flower; peace is the sweet water that drops from the limbeck of a gracious heart. 2. The Order. First grace, then peace; grace hath the priority:
grace is the breeder of peace; the one is the root, the other the flower; peace is the sweet water that drops from the limbeck of a gracious heart. 2. The Order. First grace, then peace; grace hath the priority:
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Grace and peace are two sisters, but grace is the elder sister ; and give me leave at this time to prefer the elder before the younger.
Grace and peace Are two Sisters, but grace is the elder sister; and give me leave At this time to prefer the elder before the younger.
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— Grace unto you be multiplied.
— Grace unto you be multiplied.
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— For the illustration, consider 1. What is meant by grace. 2. The Authour of it. 3. Why it is called grace. 4. The Cogency of it.
— For the illustration, Consider 1. What is meant by grace. 2. The Author of it. 3. Why it is called grace. 4. The Cogency of it.
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1. What is meant by grace. This word GRACE is NONLATINALPHABET, it hath various acceptions in Scripture.
1. What is meant by grace. This word GRACE is, it hath various acceptions in Scripture.
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1. Grace is sometimes taken for the favour of God, Gen. 6.8. Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord;
1. Grace is sometime taken for the favour of God, Gen. 6.8. Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord;
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God did cast a gracious aspect upon him. 2. Grace is taken for beauty; as we say such a thing is graceful. Jam. 1.11. The flower falleth, and the grace of the fashion of it perisheth.
God did cast a gracious aspect upon him. 2. Grace is taken for beauty; as we say such a thing is graceful. Jam. 1.11. The flower falls, and the grace of the fashion of it Perishes.
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3. Grace is taken figuratively, and improperly for the shew of grace; as we call that a face in the glass, which is but the idaea, and resemblance of a face; so John 2.23. Many believed in his Name;
3. Grace is taken figuratively, and improperly for the show of grace; as we call that a face in the glass, which is but the idaea, and resemblance of a face; so John 2.23. Many believed in his Name;
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that believing was but a shew of faith, as Austin and Theophilact note. 4. Grace is taken in a genuine and proper sense;
that believing was but a show of faith, as Austin and Theophilact note. 4. Grace is taken in a genuine and proper sense;
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so in the Text, Grace be multiplied; it may admit of this description;
so in the Text, Grace be multiplied; it may admit of this description;
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Grace is the infusion of a new and holy principle into the heart, whereby it is changed from what it was,
Grace is the infusion of a new and holy principle into the heart, whereby it is changed from what it was,
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and is made after Gods own heart. Grace makes not only a civil, but sacred change;
and is made After God's own heart. Grace makes not only a civil, but sacred change;
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it byasseth the soul heaven-ward, and stamps upon it the image and superscription of God. 2. The Authour or Efficient of grace;
it byasseth the soul heavenward, and stamps upon it the image and superscription of God. 2. The Author or Efficient of grace;
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namely, the Spirit of God, who is therefore call'd the Spirit of grace, Zach. 12.10. The Spirit is the fountain from whence chrystal streams of grace flow .
namely, the Spirit of God, who is Therefore called the Spirit of grace, Zach 12.10. The Spirit is the fountain from whence crystal streams of grace flow.
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Man, as Clemens Alexandrinus observes, is Gods Harp or Timbrel; the Harp will not sound, unless touched with the finger;
Man, as Clemens Alexandrian observes, is God's Harp or Timbrel; the Harp will not found, unless touched with the finger;
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so the heart of man cannot put forth any gracious harmony, till first it be touched with the finger of Gods Spirit;
so the heart of man cannot put forth any gracious harmony, till First it be touched with the finger of God's Spirit;
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this blessed Spirit works grace in the Subject, 1. Universally. 2. Progressively. 1. Universally. 1 Thes. 5.10. The God of peace sanctifie you wholly.
this blessed Spirit works grace in the Subject, 1. Universally. 2. Progressively. 1. Universally. 1 Thebes 5.10. The God of peace sanctify you wholly.
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The Spirit of God infuseth grace into all the faculties of the soul; though grace be wrought but in part, yet in every part;
The Spirit of God infuseth grace into all the faculties of the soul; though grace be wrought but in part, yet in every part;
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in the understanding light, in the conscience tenderness, in the will consent, in the affections harmony; therefore grace is compared to leaven, Matth. 13.33. because it swells it self into the whole soul, and makes the Conversation to swell and rise as high as heaven.
in the understanding Light, in the conscience tenderness, in the will consent, in the affections harmony; Therefore grace is compared to leaven, Matthew 13.33. Because it Swells it self into the Whole soul, and makes the Conversation to swell and rise as high as heaven.
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2. The Spirit of God works grace progressively, he carries it on from one degree of another.
2. The Spirit of God works grace progressively, he carries it on from one degree of Another.
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The Pelagians hold that gratia operans, the beginning of grace is from God; but gratia cooperans, the progress of grace is from our selves;
The Pelagians hold that Gratia operans, the beginning of grace is from God; but Gratia Cooperans, the progress of grace is from our selves;
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so God shall be the Authour of faith, and we the finishers. God shall lay the first stone, and we the Superstructure;
so God shall be the Author of faith, and we the finishers. God shall lay the First stone, and we the Superstructure;
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but alas, there needs the continual influence of the Spirit to the carrying on the work of grace in our hearts.
but alas, there needs the continual influence of the Spirit to the carrying on the work of grace in our hearts.
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Should God withdraw his Spirit from the most holy men, their grace might fail and annihilate †:
Should God withdraw his Spirit from the most holy men, their grace might fail and annihilate †:
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If the Sun withdraw its light, though never so little, there follows darkness in the Ayre; If the Sun withdraw its Light, though never so little, there follows darkness in the Air;
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we need not only habitual grace, but assisting, exciting, subsequent grace. The Ship needs not only the Sails, but the winde to carry it;
we need not only habitual grace, but assisting, exciting, subsequent grace. The Ship needs not only the Sails, but the wind to carry it;
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there needs not only the Sailes of our Abilities and Endeavours, but the winde of the Spirit to blow us to the heavenly Port.
there needs not only the Sails of our Abilities and Endeavours, but the wind of the Spirit to blow us to the heavenly Port.
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3. Why the work of holiness in the heart is called grace? Answ. 1. Because it hath a super-eminency above nature ;
3. Why the work of holiness in the heart is called grace? Answer 1. Because it hath a supereminency above nature;
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it is a flower which doth not grow in natures garden; 'tis NONLATINALPHABET, of a Divine extraction. Jam. 3.17. By reason we live the life of men, by grace we live the life of God.
it is a flower which does not grow in nature's garden; it's, of a Divine extraction. Jam. 3.17. By reason we live the life of men, by grace we live the life of God.
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2. It is called grace because it is a work of free-grace ; every link in the golden chain of our salvation is wrought and enamel'd with free-grace.
2. It is called grace Because it is a work of Free grace; every link in the golden chain of our salvation is wrought and enameled with Free grace.
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That one should be sanctified, and not another, this is of grace;
That one should be sanctified, and not Another, this is of grace;
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that God should pass by many of the Noble, Rich, Learned, and graft his heavenly endowments upon a more wilde luxuriant Stock, a crabbed nature, weaker parts,
that God should pass by many of the Noble, Rich, Learned, and grafted his heavenly endowments upon a more wild luxuriant Stock, a crabbed nature, Weaker parts,
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well may it be called grace. Quest. But why is not grace bestowed upon all?
well may it be called grace. Quest. But why is not grace bestowed upon all?
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Answ. We must hold with Zanchy, there is alwayes a just reason of Gods will; but in particular, I answer.Answer We must hold with Zanchy, there is always a just reason of God's will; but in particular, I answer.
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1. God gives grace to one, and denies it to another, to shew his Prerogative; God is not bound to give grace to all. Rom. 9.15. I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy.
1. God gives grace to one, and Denies it to Another, to show his Prerogative; God is not bound to give grace to all. Rom. 9.15. I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy.
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Suppose two Malefactors brought before the King, one he will pardon, but not the other; if any demand the reason, he will answer 'tis his Prerogative:
Suppose two Malefactors brought before the King, one he will pardon, but not the other; if any demand the reason, he will answer it's his Prerogative:
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So God will give grace to one, not to another;
So God will give grace to one, not to Another;
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he will make one a vessel of mercy, the other a vessel of wrath, this is his Prerogative.
he will make one a vessel of mercy, the other a vessel of wrath, this is his Prerogative.
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The Apostle hath silenced all disputes in this kinde, Rom. 9.20, 21. Who art thou that replyest against God? hath not the Potter power over the clay? If we could suppose a Plant to speak,
The Apostle hath silenced all disputes in this kind, Rom. 9.20, 21. Who art thou that repliest against God? hath not the Potter power over the clay? If we could suppose a Plant to speak,
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Why was not I made a Bird? or a Beast, Why should not I have reason? just so it is when vain man enters into contest with God,
Why was not I made a Bird? or a Beast, Why should not I have reason? just so it is when vain man enters into contest with God,
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Why should not I have grace as well as another? Dispute not against Prerogative; let not the clay syllogize with the Potter.
Why should not I have grace as well as Another? Dispute not against Prerogative; let not the clay syllogize with the Potter.
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2. I answer, God may justly deny his grace to any wicked man for two reasons.
2. I answer, God may justly deny his grace to any wicked man for two Reasons.
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1. Because once he had grace, and lost it;
1. Because once he had grace, and lost it;
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if a father give his son a stock to trade with, and the son breaks, the father is not bound to set him up again.
if a father give his son a stock to trade with, and the son breaks, the father is not bound to Set him up again.
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God gave Adam a stock of grace to begin the world with; Adam did break, and make all his children Banquerupts;
God gave Adam a stock of grace to begin the world with; Adam did break, and make all his children bankrupts;
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God is not tyed to give him grace again.
God is not tied to give him grace again.
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2. God may justly deny his grace to every wicked man, because he is a despiser of grace, he tramples this pearle under foot, Prov. 1.7. Is God bound to give grace to them that despise it? If a Kings pardon be rejected once, he is not bound to tender it any more;
2. God may justly deny his grace to every wicked man, Because he is a despiser of grace, he tramples this pearl under foot, Curae 1.7. Is God bound to give grace to them that despise it? If a Kings pardon be rejected once, he is not bound to tender it any more;
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but I shall not launch forth any further into this. 4. The cogency and necessity of grace;
but I shall not launch forth any further into this. 4. The cogency and necessity of grace;
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it is most needful, because it fits us for communion with God. 2 Cor. 6.14.
it is most needful, Because it fits us for communion with God. 2 Cor. 6.14.
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What communion hath light with darkness? God can no more converse with an ungracious soul,What communion hath Light with darkness? God can no more converse with an ungracious soul,
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than a King can converse with a Swine; it is by grace that we keep a constant intercourse with heaven.
than a King can converse with a Swine; it is by grace that we keep a constant intercourse with heaven.
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1. Let me with the greatest zeal and earnestness perswade all who have souls to save, to endeavour after grace;
1. Let me with the greatest zeal and earnestness persuade all who have Souls to save, to endeavour After grace;
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this is the Unum Necessarium; grace will be desirable at death; it is as useful now, and more seasonable to look after. Prov. 4.7. With all thy getting get understanding.
this is the Unum necessary; grace will be desirable At death; it is as useful now, and more seasonable to look After. Curae 4.7. With all thy getting get understanding.
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Alexander being presented with a rich Cabinet of King Darius, he reserved it to put Homers works in, as being of great value.Alexander being presented with a rich Cabinet of King Darius, he reserved it to put Homers works in, as being of great valve.
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The heart is a spiritual Cabinet into which the jewel of grace should be put; we should desire grace above other things;
The heart is a spiritual Cabinet into which the jewel of grace should be put; we should desire grace above other things;
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above the gifts of the Spirit; nay, above the comforts of the Spirit. Comfort is sweet,
above the Gifts of the Spirit; nay, above the comforts of the Spirit. Comfort is sweet,
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but grace is better than comfort; bread is better than honey; we may go to heaven without comfort, not without grace;
but grace is better than Comfort; bred is better than honey; we may go to heaven without Comfort, not without grace;
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it is grace makes us blessed in life and death. I shall shew you twelve rare Excellencies in grace:
it is grace makes us blessed in life and death. I shall show you twelve rare Excellencies in grace:
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I shall set this fair Virgin of grace before you, hoping that you will be tempted to fall in love with it.
I shall Set this fair Virgae of grace before you, hoping that you will be tempted to fallen in love with it.
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1. Grace hath a soul-quickning excellency in it. Hebr. 10.38. The just shall live by faith.
1. Grace hath a soul-quickening excellency in it. Hebrew 10.38. The just shall live by faith.
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Men void of grace are dead; they have breath, yet want life; they are walking ghosts, Eph. 2.1. The life of sin is the death of the soul :
Men void of grace Are dead; they have breath, yet want life; they Are walking Ghosts, Ephesians 2.1. The life of since is the death of the soul:
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A sinner hath all the signs of one that is dead; he hath no pulse; the affections are the pulse of the soul;
A sinner hath all the Signs of one that is dead; he hath no pulse; the affections Are the pulse of the soul;
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his pulse doth not beat after God, he hath no sense. Eph. 4.19. NONLATINALPHABET, who being past feeling. Dead things have no beauty, there's no beauty in a dead flower;
his pulse does not beatrice After God, he hath no sense. Ephesians 4.19., who being passed feeling. Dead things have no beauty, there's no beauty in a dead flower;
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dead things are not capable of priviledge; the dead heir is not crowned; but grace is the vital artery of the soul;
dead things Are not capable of privilege; the dead heir is not crowned; but grace is the vital artery of the soul;
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it doth not only irradiate, but animate; therefore it is called lumen vitae, the light of life, John 8.12.
it does not only irradiate, but animate; Therefore it is called lumen vitae, the Light of life, John 8.12.
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And believers are said to have their grave-cloaths pulled off, and to be alive from the dead, Rom. 6.13. By grace the soul is grafted into Christ the true Vine, John 15.5. and is made not only living, but lively, 1 •et. 1.3. Grace puts forth a Divine Energy into the soul.
And believers Are said to have their graveclothes pulled off, and to be alive from the dead, Rom. 6.13. By grace the soul is grafted into christ the true Vine, John 15.5. and is made not only living, but lively, 1 •et. 1.3. Grace puts forth a Divine Energy into the soul.
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2. Grace hath a soul-enriching excellency. 1 Cor. 1. 5. NONLATINALPHABET, ye are enriched in all knowledge.
2. Grace hath a Soul-enriching excellency. 1 Cor. 1. 5., you Are enriched in all knowledge.
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As the Sun enricheth the world with its golden beams, so doth knowledge bespangle and enrich the mind .
As the Sun enricheth the world with its golden beams, so does knowledge bespangle and enrich the mind.
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Faith is an enriching grace, Jam. 2.5. Rich in faith; plus fulget fides quam aurum; faith brings Christs riches into the soul, it intitles to the promises;
Faith is an enriching grace, Jam. 2.5. Rich in faith; plus Fulget fides quam aurum; faith brings Christ riches into the soul, it entitles to the promises;
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the promises are full of heavenly riches, Justification, Adoption, Glory:
the promises Are full of heavenly riches, Justification, Adoption, Glory:
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Faith is the key that unlocks this Cabinet of the promises, and empties out their treasure into the soul.
Faith is the key that unlocks this Cabinet of the promises, and empties out their treasure into the soul.
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The riches of grace excell all other riches, the merchandize of it is better than the merchandize of silver, Prov. 3.14. 1. These riches make a man wise; wisdom is the best possession ;
The riches of grace excel all other riches, the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, Curae 3.14. 1. These riches make a man wise; Wisdom is the best possession;
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other riches cannot make one wise.
other riches cannot make one wise.
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A man may ditescere & delirare, he may have a full purse, and an empty brain.
A man may ditescere & delirare, he may have a full purse, and an empty brain.
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Many a rich heir, though he lives till he be of age, yet he never comes to years of discretion:
Many a rich heir, though he lives till he be of age, yet he never comes to Years of discretion:
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But these riches of grace have power to make a man wise. Psal. 111.10. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.
But these riches of grace have power to make a man wise. Psalm 111.10. The Fear of the Lord is the beginning of Wisdom.
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The Saints are compared to wise Virgins, Matth. 25. Grace makes a man wise to know Satans NONLATINALPHABET, his devices and subtilties, 2 Cor. 2.11. It makes him wise to salvation, 2 Tim. 3.15. Grace gives the Serpents eye in the Doves head.
The Saints Are compared to wise Virgins, Matthew 25. Grace makes a man wise to know Satan, his devices and subtleties, 2 Cor. 2.11. It makes him wise to salvation, 2 Tim. 3.15. Grace gives the Serpents eye in the Dove head.
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2. These spiritual riches sanctifie other riches. Riches without grace are hurtful; they are not divitiae, but insidiae, they are golden snares;
2. These spiritual riches sanctify other riches. Riches without grace Are hurtful; they Are not divitiae, but insidiae, they Are golden snares;
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they are the bellows of pride, the fuel of lust, they set open hell gates for men ;
they Are the bellows of pride, the fuel of lust, they Set open hell gates for men;
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they are unblest blessings; but grace sanctifies our riches, it corrects the poyson, it takes away the curse, it makes them beneficial to us;
they Are unblest blessings; but grace Sanctifies our riches, it corrects the poison, it Takes away the curse, it makes them beneficial to us;
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riches shall be Certificates of Gods love, wings to lift us up to Paradise.
riches shall be Certificates of God's love, wings to lift us up to Paradise.
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Thus grace by a Divine Chymistry extracts heaven out of earth, and gives us not only the venison, but the blessing. 3. Grace satisfies; other riches cannot, Eccles. 5.10. Riches can no more fill the heart, than a Triangle can fill a Circle;
Thus grace by a Divine Chemistry extracts heaven out of earth, and gives us not only the venison, but the blessing. 3. Grace Satisfies; other riches cannot, Eccles. 5.10. Riches can no more fill the heart, than a Triangle can fill a Circle;
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but grace fills up every chink and hiatus of the soul; it dilates the heart, it ravisheth the affections with joy, Rom. 15.13. which joy, as Chrysostom saith, is a foretaste of heaven.
but grace fills up every chink and hiatus of the soul; it dilates the heart, it ravisheth the affections with joy, Rom. 15.13. which joy, as Chrysostom Says, is a foretaste of heaven.
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3. Grace hath a soul-adorning excellency, it puts a beauty and lustre upon a person. 1 Pet. 3.4, 5. Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plating the hair,
3. Grace hath a soul-adorning excellency, it puts a beauty and lustre upon a person. 1 Pet. 3.4, 5. Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plating the hair,
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and of wearing of gold, but let it be the hidden man of the heart,
and of wearing of gold, but let it be the hidden man of the heart,
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even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price;
even the ornament of a meek and quiet Spirit, which is in the sighed of God of great price;
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for after this manner in the old time, the holy women also who trusted in God adorned themselves. for After this manner in the old time, the holy women also who trusted in God adorned themselves.
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If a man hath Plate and Jewels, Cloth of Gold, Hangings of Arras, these adorn the house, not the man; the glory of a man is grace . Prov. 4.9. She shall give to thine head an ornament of grace.
If a man hath Plate and Jewels, Cloth of Gold, Hangings of Arras, these adorn the house, not the man; the glory of a man is grace. Curae 4.9. She shall give to thine head an ornament of grace.
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The graces are a Chain of pearle that adorns Christs Bride;
The graces Are a Chain of pearl that adorns Christ Bride;
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the heart inlaid and enamel'd with grace, is like the Kings daughter, all glorious within , Psal. 45.13. A gracious soul is the image of God, curiously drawn with the Pensil of the Holy Ghost;
the heart inlaid and enameled with grace, is like the Kings daughter, all glorious within, Psalm 45.13. A gracious soul is the image of God, curiously drawn with the Pensil of the Holy Ghost;
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an heart beautified with grace, is the Angels joy, Luke 15.7. and is Gods lesser heaven, Isa. 57.15. Eph. 3.17. Reason doth not so far exceed sense, as grace doth reason;
an heart beautified with grace, is the Angels joy, Lycia 15.7. and is God's lesser heaven, Isaiah 57.15. Ephesians 3.17. Reason does not so Far exceed sense, as grace does reason;
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grace changeth corruption into perfection; nothing so graceth a man as grace doth; grace is the purest complexion of the soul, for it makes it like God.
grace changes corruption into perfection; nothing so graceth a man as grace does; grace is the Purest complexion of the soul, for it makes it like God.
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Grace is the flower of delight which Christ loves to smell to;
Grace is the flower of delight which christ loves to smell to;
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grace is to the soul, as the eye to the body, as the Sun to the world,
grace is to the soul, as the eye to the body, as the Sun to the world,
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as the Diamond to the Ring, it doth bespangle and beautifie.
as the Diamond to the Ring, it does bespangle and beautify.
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A soul decked with grace, is as the Dove covered with silver wings and golden feathers.
A soul decked with grace, is as the Dove covered with silver wings and golden Feathers.
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4. Grace hath a soul-cleansing excellency. By nature we are defiled; sin is an impure issue, 'tis a be filthying thing, 2 Cor. 7.1. A sinners heart is so black, that nothing but hell can pattern it;
4. Grace hath a Soul-cleansing excellency. By nature we Are defiled; since is an impure issue, it's a be filthying thing, 2 Cor. 7.1. A Sinners heart is so black, that nothing but hell can pattern it;
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but grace is lavacrum animae, a spiritual lavor; therefore it is called the washing of regeneration, Tit. 3.5. The grace of Repentance cleanseth:
but grace is Lavacrum Spirits, a spiritual Labor; Therefore it is called the washing of regeneration, Tit. 3.5. The grace of Repentance Cleanseth:
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Maries tears, as they washed Christs feet, so they washed her heart; faith hath a cleansing vertue, Acts 15.9. Having purified their hearts by faith. Mary's tears, as they washed Christ feet, so they washed her heart; faith hath a cleansing virtue, Acts 15.9. Having purified their hearts by faith.
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Grace layes the soul a whitening, it takes out the Leopards spots, and turns the Cypriss into an azure beauty.
Grace lays the soul a whitening, it Takes out the Leopards spots, and turns the Cypriss into an azure beauty.
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Grace is of a Celestial nature, though it doth not wholly remove sin, it doth subdue it;
Grace is of a Celestial nature, though it does not wholly remove sin, it does subdue it;
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though it doth not keep sin out, it keeps it under; though sin in a gracious soul doth not dye perfectly, yet it dies daily. Grace makes the heart a spiritual Temple, which hath this inscription upon it, Holiness to the Lord.
though it does not keep since out, it keeps it under; though since in a gracious soul does not die perfectly, yet it die daily. Grace makes the heart a spiritual Temple, which hath this inscription upon it, Holiness to the Lord.
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5. Grace hath a soul-strengthning excellency, it enables a man to do that which exceeds the power of nature; it hath NONLATINALPHABET .
5. Grace hath a Soul-strengthening excellency, it enables a man to do that which exceeds the power of nature; it hath.
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Grace teacheth to mortifie our sins, to love our enemies, to prefer the glory of Christ before our own lives.
Grace Teaches to mortify our Sins, to love our enemies, to prefer the glory of christ before our own lives.
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Thus the three children by the power of grace marched in the face of death;
Thus the three children by the power of grace marched in the face of death;
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neither the sound of the Musick could allure them, nor the heat of the Furnace affright them, Dan. 3.17. They did bear up infracto animo, & prorsus chalybeo.
neither the found of the Music could allure them, nor the heat of the Furnace affright them, Dan. 3.17. They did bear up infracto animo, & prorsus chalybeo.
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Grace is a Christians Armour of proof, which doth more than any other Armour can; it not only defends him, but puts courage into him.
Grace is a Christians Armour of proof, which does more than any other Armour can; it not only defends him, but puts courage into him.
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Tertullian calls Athanasius, Adamas Ecclesiae, an invincible Adamant ; grace makes a Christian not only bear suffering, but glory in suffering, Rom. 5.3. A soul steeled and animated with grace, can tread upon the Lyon and Adder, Psal. 91.13. and with the Leviathan, can laugh at the shaking of a Spear, Job 41.29. Tertullian calls Athanasius, Adamas Ecclesiae, an invincible Adamant; grace makes a Christian not only bear suffering, but glory in suffering, Rom. 5.3. A soul steeled and animated with grace, can tread upon the lion and Adder, Psalm 91.13. and with the Leviathan, can laugh At the shaking of a Spear, Job 41.29.
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Thus doth grace infuse an heroick spirit, and derive strength into a man, making him act above the Sphere of nature.
Thus does grace infuse an heroic Spirit, and derive strength into a man, making him act above the Sphere of nature.
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6. Grace hath a soul-raising excellency; it is a divine sparkle that ascends;
6. Grace hath a soul-raising excellency; it is a divine sparkle that ascends;
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when the heart is divinely touch'd with the load-stone of the Spirit, it is drawn up to God. Prov. 15.24. The way of life is above to the wise:
when the heart is divinely touched with the Loadstone of the Spirit, it is drawn up to God. Curae 15.24. The Way of life is above to the wise:
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Grace raiseth a man above others;
Grace Raiseth a man above Others;
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he lives in the altitudes, while others creep on the earth, and are almost buried in it;
he lives in the altitudes, while Others creep on the earth, and Are almost buried in it;
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a Christian by the wing of grace flies aloft; the Saints mount up as Eagles, Isa. 40.31. A believer is a Citizen of heaven, there he trades by faith, grace shoots the heart above the world, Psal. 139.17. Phil. 3. ult. Grace gives us conformity to Christ, and communion with Christ. 1 John 1.3. Our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus.
a Christian by the wing of grace flies aloft; the Saints mount up as Eagles, Isaiah 40.31. A believer is a Citizen of heaven, there he trades by faith, grace shoots the heart above the world, Psalm 139.17. Philip 3. ult. Grace gives us conformity to christ, and communion with christ. 1 John 1.3. Our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son jesus.
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A man full of grace, hath Christ in his heart, and the world under his feet; grace humbles, yet elevates.
A man full of grace, hath christ in his heart, and the world under his feet; grace humbles, yet elevates.
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7. Grace hath a perfuming excellency; it makes us a sweet odour to God.
7. Grace hath a perfuming excellency; it makes us a sweet odour to God.
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Hence grace is compared to those spices which are most odoriferous and fragrant, Myrrhe, Cinamon, Frankincense, Cant. 4.13. — There is a double perfume that grace sends forth.
Hence grace is compared to those spices which Are most odoriferous and fragrant, Myrrh, Cinnamon, Frankincense, Cant 4.13. — There is a double perfume that grace sends forth.
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1 It perfumes our names. Hebr. 11.2. By faith the Elders obtained a good report: Grace was the spice which perfumed their names.
1 It perfumes our names. Hebrew 11.2. By faith the Elders obtained a good report: Grace was the spice which perfumed their names.
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How renowned was Abraham for his faith, Moses for his meekness, Phineas for his zeal? what a fresh perfume do their names send forth to this day!
How renowned was Abraham for his faith, Moses for his meekness, Phinehas for his zeal? what a fresh perfume do their names send forth to this day!
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The very wicked cannot but see a splendent Majesty in the graces of the Saints; and though with their tongues they revile grace, yet with their hearts they reverence it.
The very wicked cannot but see a splendent Majesty in the graces of the Saints; and though with their tongues they revile grace, yet with their hearts they Reverence it.
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Thus grace is aromatical, it embalms the names of men;
Thus grace is aromatical, it embalms the names of men;
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a gracious person when he dies, carries a good conscience with him, and leaves a good name behinde him. 2. Grace perfumes our duties. Psal. 141.2. Let my prayer be set forth before thee as incense.
a gracious person when he die, carries a good conscience with him, and leaves a good name behind him. 2. Grace perfumes our duties. Psalm 141.2. Let my prayer be Set forth before thee as incense.
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Noahs sacrifice was a perfume, Gen. 8.21. The Lord smell'd a sweet savour. Noahs sacrifice was a perfume, Gen. 8.21. The Lord smelled a sweet savour.
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The sighs of a wicked man are an unsavoury breath, his solemn sacrifice is dung, Mal. 2.3. There is such a noisom stench comes from a sinners duties, that God will not come near. Amos 5.21. I will not smell in your solemn Assemblies.
The sighs of a wicked man Are an unsavoury breath, his solemn sacrifice is dung, Malachi 2.3. There is such a noisome stench comes from a Sinners duties, that God will not come near. Amos 5.21. I will not smell in your solemn Assemblies.
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Who can endure the smell of a dead Corps? but grace gives a fragrancy and redolency to our holy things. Heb. 11.4. By faith Abel offered a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, God testifying of his gifts.
Who can endure the smell of a dead Corpse? but grace gives a fragrancy and redolency to our holy things. Hebrew 11.4. By faith Abel offered a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, God testifying of his Gifts.
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Abels sacrifice was better sented, God smell'd a sweet savour of it; for he testified of his gifts. Abel's sacrifice was better scented, God smelled a sweet savour of it; for he testified of his Gifts.
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If it be asked what this testimony was God gave of Abels sacrifice? Hierom saith, Deus inflammavit, God set his sacrifice on fire ;
If it be asked what this testimony was God gave of Abel's sacrifice? Hieronymus Says, Deus inflammavit, God Set his sacrifice on fire;
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so from heaven testifying his acceptance of Abels offering;
so from heaven testifying his acceptance of Abel's offering;
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and if grace doth so perfume you, wear this flower, not in your bosomes, but your hearts.
and if grace does so perfume you, wear this flower, not in your bosoms, but your hearts.
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8. Grace hath a soul-ennobling excellency, it doth ennoble a man: Grace makes us vessels of honour , it sets us above Princes and Nobles.
8. Grace hath a soul-ennobling excellency, it does ennoble a man: Grace makes us vessels of honour, it sets us above Princes and Nobles.
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Theodosius thought it more dignity to be Christs servant, and wear his Livery laced with the silver graces of the Spirit,Theodosius Thought it more dignity to be Christ servant, and wear his Livery laced with the silver graces of the Spirit,
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than to be great and renowned in the world. Isa. 43.4. Since thou wert precious in my sight thou hast been honourable. Sin doth debase a man;
than to be great and renowned in the world. Isaiah 43.4. Since thou Wertenberg precious in my sighed thou hast been honourable. since does debase a man;
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Christ tells wicked men their Pedigree, John 8.44. Ye are of your father the Divel: They may put the cloven foot in their Scutchion;
christ tells wicked men their Pedigree, John 8.44. You Are of your father the devil: They may put the cloven foot in their Scutcheon;
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an ungracious person is a vile person. Nahum. 1.14 I will make thy grave, for thou art vile;
an ungracious person is a vile person. Nahum. 1.14 I will make thy grave, for thou art vile;
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the Hebrew word for vile NONLATINALPHABET signifies to be lightly esteemed: There is nothing so vile, but an ungracious man will do;
the Hebrew word for vile signifies to be lightly esteemed: There is nothing so vile, but an ungracious man will do;
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he is ductil and facil to any thing, like wire, which will be bent awry;
he is Ductile and Facil to any thing, like wire, which will be bent awry;
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he will snare his conscience, stain his credit, run as a Lackey after the sinful injunctions of men; but grace ennobles;
he will snare his conscience, stain his credit, run as a Lackey After the sinful injunctions of men; but grace ennobles;
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he who is divinely inspired, as he is high-born, 1 John 3.1. so he acts sutably to his birth, he hates whatever is disingenuous and sordid.
he who is divinely inspired, as he is highborn, 1 John 3.1. so he acts suitably to his birth, he hates whatever is disingenuous and sordid.
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The Saints are Called Kings and Priests for their dignity, Rev. 1.6. and jewels for their value, Mal. 3.17. 9. Grace hath a soul-securing excellency, it brings safety along with it.
The Saints Are Called Kings and Priests for their dignity, Rev. 1.6. and Jewels for their valve, Malachi 3.17. 9. Grace hath a soul-securing excellency, it brings safety along with it.
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You all desire to be safe in dangerous times;
You all desire to be safe in dangerous times;
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if sword or pestilence come, if death peep in at your windows , would you not now be safe? nothing will secure you in times of danger but grace; grace is the best life-guard;
if sword or pestilence come, if death peep in At your windows, would you not now be safe? nothing will secure you in times of danger but grace; grace is the best lifeguard;
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it sets Christians out of Gun-shot, and frees them from the power of hell and damnation. Prov. 10.2.
it sets Christians out of Gunshot, and frees them from the power of hell and damnation. Curae 10.2.
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the Ministry of the Gospel is called the Ministry of the Spirit, 2 Cor. 8. because the Spirit of God ordinarily makes use of this to work grace;
the Ministry of the Gospel is called the Ministry of the Spirit, 2 Cor. 8. Because the Spirit of God ordinarily makes use of this to work grace;
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this Ministry of the Spirit is to be preferred before the Ministry of Angels.
this Ministry of the Spirit is to be preferred before the Ministry of Angels.
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Quest. Why is the Word preached the ordinary means to convey grace? why not conference or reading?Quest. Why is the Word preached the ordinary means to convey grace? why not conference or reading?
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Answ. The reason is, because God hath appointed it to this end, and he will grace his own Ordinances, 1 Cor. 1.21.Answer The reason is, Because God hath appointed it to this end, and he will grace his own Ordinances, 1 Cor. 1.21.
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NONLATINALPHABET, it pleased God — What reason could be given why the waters of Damascus should not have as soveraign vertue to heal Naamans leprosie,
, it pleased God — What reason could be given why the waters of Damascus should not have as sovereign virtue to heal Naamans leprosy,
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as the waters of Jordan? only this, because the Lord did appoint and sanctifie one to this work, and not the other;
as the waters of Jordan? only this, Because the Lord did appoint and sanctify one to this work, and not the other;
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if therefore we would have grace, let us wait where the Manna falls, and there expect the dew of the Spirit to fall with Manna;
if Therefore we would have grace, let us wait where the Manna falls, and there expect the due of the Spirit to fallen with Manna;
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the power of God goes along with his Word. How should we delight in Ordinances! Sleidan saith there was a Church in France formerly, which the Protestants call'd Paradise;
the power of God Goes along with his Word. How should we delight in Ordinances! Sleidan Says there was a Church in France formerly, which the Protestants called Paradise;
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as if they thought themselves in Paradise while they were in the house of God; those Ordinances should be our Paradise, which are the power of God is salvation.
as if they Thought themselves in Paradise while they were in the house of God; those Ordinances should be our Paradise, which Are the power of God is salvation.
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Righteousness delivers from death. Do not righteous men dye? yes, but righteousness delivers from the sting of the first death,Righteousness delivers from death. Do not righteous men die? yes, but righteousness delivers from the sting of the First death,
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and the fear of the second.
and the Fear of the second.
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It was the saying of one, I am not afraid to dye, but to be damned .
It was the saying of one, I am not afraid to die, but to be damned.
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But here's a believers comfort, the fire of Gods wrath can never kindle upon him;
But here's a believers Comfort, the fire of God's wrath can never kindle upon him;
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grace is Gods own image stamp'd on the soul, and he will not destroy his own image.
grace is God's own image stamped on the soul, and he will not destroy his own image.
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xerxes the Persian, when he destroyed all the Temples in Greece, he caused the Temple of Diana to be preserved for its beautiful structure;Xerxes the Persian, when he destroyed all the Temples in Greece, he caused the Temple of Diana to be preserved for its beautiful structure;
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that soul which hath the beauty of holiness shining in it, shall be preserved for the glory of the structure;
that soul which hath the beauty of holiness shining in it, shall be preserved for the glory of the structure;
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God will not suffer his own Temple to be demolished: Would you be secured in evil times? get grace, and fortifie this Garrison;
God will not suffer his own Temple to be demolished: Would you be secured in evil times? get grace, and fortify this Garrison;
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a good conscience is a Christians Fort-Royal. — Murus Aheneus esto Nil conscire sibi.
a good conscience is a Christians Fort-Royal. — Murus Aheneus esto Nil Conscire sibi.
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— Davids enemies lay round about him, yet saith he, I laid me down and slept, Psal. 3.5. A good conscience can sleep in the mouth of a Cannon;
— Davids enemies lay round about him, yet Says he, I laid me down and slept, Psalm 3.5. A good conscience can sleep in the Mouth of a Cannon;
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grace is a Christian Coat of Male which fears not the Arrow or Bullet. True grace may be shot at, but can never be shot thorow;
grace is a Christian Coat of Male which fears not the Arrow or Bullet. True grace may be shot At, but can never be shot thorough;
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grace puts the soul into Christ, and there it is safe, as the Bee in the Hive,
grace puts the soul into christ, and there it is safe, as the Bee in the Hive,
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as the Dove in the Ark. Rom. 8.1. There's no condemnation to them in Christ Jesus.
as the Dove in the Ark Rom. 8.1. There's no condemnation to them in christ jesus.
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10. Grace hath an heart-establishing excellency. Hebr. 13.9. It is a good thing that the heart be established with grace.
10. Grace hath an heart-establishing excellency. Hebrew 13.9. It is a good thing that the heart be established with grace.
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Before the infusion of grace, the heart is like a Ship without a Ballast; it wavers, and tosseth, being ready to overturn;
Before the infusion of grace, the heart is like a Ship without a Ballast; it wavers, and tosses, being ready to overturn;
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therefore a man void of grace, is called NONLATINALPHABET. a double-minded man, Jam. 1.8. He acts for and against, as if he had two souls;
Therefore a man void of grace, is called. a double-minded man, Jam. 1.8. He acts for and against, as if he had two Souls;
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he is unresolved, to day of one minde, to morrow of another;
he is unresolved, to day of one mind, to morrow of Another;
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to day he will hear a Preacher that is Orthodox, to morrow one that is Heterodox;
to day he will hear a Preacher that is Orthodox, to morrow one that is Heterodox;
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he will be as the Times are, and change his Religion as fast as the Camelion his colour. Hearts unsanctified will be unsetled;
he will be as the Times Are, and change his Religion as fast as the Chameleon his colour. Hearts unsanctified will be unsettled;
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they will face about to the rising side;
they will face about to the rising side;
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they will follow not what is best, but what is safest; they are for that Religion not which hath the Word to guide it,
they will follow not what is best, but what is Safest; they Are for that Religion not which hath the Word to guide it,
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but the sword to back it; this Seneca calls a minde that rolls up and down , and settles nowhere.
but the sword to back it; this Senecca calls a mind that rolls up and down, and settles nowhere.
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But grace doth consolidate and fix the heart. Psal. 57.7. My heart is fixed, O God.
But grace does consolidate and fix the heart. Psalm 57.7. My heart is fixed, Oh God.
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Hypocrites are like Meteors in the Aire; David was a fixed star; grace keeps the heart upright;
Hypocrites Are like Meteors in the Air; David was a fixed star; grace keeps the heart upright;
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and the more sincere, the more stedfast;
and the more sincere, the more steadfast;
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grace carries the heart to God as the center, and there it rests, Psal. 116. Psal. 7. A gracious heart cleaves to God,
grace carries the heart to God as the centre, and there it rests, Psalm 116. Psalm 7. A gracious heart cleaves to God,
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and let whatever changes come, the soul is setled as a Ship at Anchor. 11. Grace hath a preparatory excellency in it;
and let whatever changes come, the soul is settled as a Ship At Anchor. 11. Grace hath a preparatory excellency in it;
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it prepares and fits for glory. Glory is the highest peg of our felicity, it transcends all our thoughts; glory can have no Hyperbole .
it prepares and fits for glory. Glory is the highest peg of our felicity, it transcends all our thoughts; glory can have no Hyperbole.
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Now grace tunes and fits the soul for glory: 2 Pet. 1.3. Who hath called us to glory and vertue. Vertue leads to glory.
Now grace Tunis and fits the soul for glory: 2 Pet. 1.3. Who hath called us to glory and virtue. Virtue leads to glory.
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First you cleanse the Vessel, and then poure in the wine.
First you cleanse the Vessel, and then pour in the wine.
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God doth first cleanse us by his grace, and then poure in the wine of glory;
God does First cleanse us by his grace, and then pour in the wine of glory;
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the silver link of grace draws the golden link of glory after it: Indeed grace differs little from glory;
the silver link of grace draws the golden link of glory After it: Indeed grace differs little from glory;
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grace is glory in the bud, and glory is grace in the flower. In short, glory is nothing else but grace commencing, and taking its degrees. 12. Grace hath anabiding excellency;
grace is glory in the bud, and glory is grace in the flower. In short, glory is nothing Else but grace commencing, and taking its Degrees. 12. Grace hath anabiding excellency;
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temporal things are NONLATINALPHABET, for a season, but grace hath eternity stamped upon it, it is called durable riches, Prov. 8.18. Other riches take wings and flie from us;
temporal things Are, for a season, but grace hath eternity stamped upon it, it is called durable riches, Curae 8.18. Other riches take wings and fly from us;
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grace takes wings and flies with us to heaven. Some tell us of falling away from grace;
grace Takes wings and flies with us to heaven. some tell us of falling away from grace;
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I grant seeming grace may be lost; a blazing Comet will spend and evaporate;
I grant seeming grace may be lost; a blazing Cometam will spend and evaporate;
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nay, saving grace may fail in the degree, it may suffer an eclipse, it may lose all its sweet fruit of joy and peace;
nay, Saving grace may fail in the degree, it may suffer an eclipse, it may loose all its sweet fruit of joy and peace;
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but still there is sap in the Vine, and the seed of God remains, 1 John 3.4. Grace is a blossom of eternity ;
but still there is sap in the Vine, and the seed of God remains, 1 John 3.4. Grace is a blossom of eternity;
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it is called unctio manens, 1 John 2.27. The anointing that abides; colours laid in oyle are durable;
it is called Unctio manens, 1 John 2.27. The anointing that abides; colours laid in oil Are durable;
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those hearts which are laid in oyle, and have the anointing of God, hold their colours, and endure for ever:
those hearts which Are laid in oil, and have the anointing of God, hold their colours, and endure for ever:
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Grace is compared to a river of the water of life, John 7.38. This River can never he dried up;
Grace is compared to a river of the water of life, John 7.38. This River can never he dried up;
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for the Spirit of God is the spring that seeds it: Grace is not like a Lease which soon expires;
for the Spirit of God is the spring that seeds it: Grace is not like a Lease which soon expires;
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so the Pelagians would make it; to day a believer, to morrow an unbeliever; to day justified, to morrow unjustified;
so the Pelagians would make it; to day a believer, to morrow an unbeliever; to day justified, to morrow unjustified;
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this would be like a Lease soon run out;
this would be like a Lease soon run out;
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but God settles grace on the Saints as an inheritance, and he will see that the entail shall never be cut off.
but God settles grace on the Saints as an inheritance, and he will see that the entail shall never be Cut off.
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He who hath true grace, can no more fall away than the Angels, which are fixed stars in their heavenly orbs.
He who hath true grace, can no more fallen away than the Angels, which Are fixed Stars in their heavenly orbs.
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The Arguments to prove the perpetuation of grace, are:
The Arguments to prove the perpetuation of grace, Are:
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1. Gods Election; this I ground upon Rom. 8.29, 30. Whom he did fore-know, he also did predestinate.
1. God's Election; this I ground upon Rom. 8.29, 30. Whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate.
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Predestination is the grand cause of the Saints preservation; God chooseth as well to salvation, as to saith, 2 Thes. 2.13.
Predestination is the grand cause of the Saints preservation; God chooses as well to salvation, as to Says, 2 Thebes 2.13.
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What shall make Gods Election void? 2. The Power of God. 1 Pet. 1.5. We are kept by the power of God through faith to salvation.
What shall make God's Election void? 2. The Power of God. 1 Pet. 1.5. We Are kept by the power of God through faith to salvation.
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I deny not but grace in it self may perish, (our grace is no better coyne than Adams ) but grace in Gods keeping cannot;
I deny not but grace in it self may perish, (our grace is no better coin than Adams) but grace in God's keeping cannot;
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the Saints graces of themselves may break as glasses, but these glasses in the hand of God shall never break.
the Saints graces of themselves may break as glasses, but these glasses in the hand of God shall never break.
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3. Gods Solemn Engagement; the Lord hath passed it under hand and seal; he hath given bond for the Saints perseverance.
3. God's Solemn Engagement; the Lord hath passed it under hand and seal; he hath given bound for the Saints perseverance.
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Jer. 32, 40. I will make an everlasting Covenant with them, that I will not turn away from them, Jer. 32, 40. I will make an everlasting Covenant with them, that I will not turn away from them,
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and they shall not depart from me. A believers Charter is confirmed under the broad Seal of heaven;and they shall not depart from me. A believers Charter is confirmed under the broad Seal of heaven;
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and if grace doth not endure to eternity, it is either because God wants power to make good what he hath decreed,
and if grace does not endure to eternity, it is either Because God Wants power to make good what he hath decreed,
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or truth to make good what he hath promised; either of which to assert were blasphemy.
or truth to make good what he hath promised; either of which to assert were blasphemy.
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Besides all this, Jesus Christ our blessed High Priest, who hath the golden plate on his fore-head, appears in the Court;
Beside all this, jesus christ our blessed High Priest, who hath the golden plate on his forehead, appears in the Court;
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and as he poured out blood on the Cross, so he poures forth prayers in heaven for the Saints perseverance. Hebr. 7.25. He ever liveth to make intercession for them.
and as he poured out blood on the Cross, so he pours forth Prayers in heaven for the Saints perseverance. Hebrew 7.25. He ever lives to make Intercession for them.
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And Christ is not only a Priest, but a Son; therefore likely to prevail;
And christ is not only a Priest, but a Son; Therefore likely to prevail;
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and which puts the matter out of doubt, what Christ prays for as he is man, he hath power to give as he is God. John 17.24. Father, I will; Father, there he prays as man;
and which puts the matter out of doubt, what christ prays for as he is man, he hath power to give as he is God. John 17.24. Father, I will; Father, there he prays as man;
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I will, there he gives as God. So that grace is an abiding thing; Christians, you may lose your friends, your estates, your lives;I will, there he gives as God. So that grace is an abiding thing; Christians, you may loose your Friends, your estates, your lives;
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but you shall never lose your grace.
but you shall never loose your grace.
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Those who hold falling away from grace, would make a believer wear Cains mark, which was a continual shaking and trembling in his flesh;
Those who hold falling away from grace, would make a believer wear Cains mark, which was a continual shaking and trembling in his Flesh;
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they would spill a Christians cordial, and break a link of the chain of salvation. 2. Let us try whether our grace be true!
they would spill a Christians cordial, and break a link of the chain of salvation. 2. Let us try whither our grace be true!
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There is something looks like grace which is not ▪ Chrysostom saith the Divel hath a counterfeit chain to all the graces, and he would deceive us with it.
There is something looks like grace which is not ▪ Chrysostom Says the devil hath a counterfeit chain to all the graces, and he would deceive us with it.
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Lapidaries have wayes to try their precious stones; let us try our grace by a Scripture touchstone;
Lapidaries have ways to try their precious stones; let us try our grace by a Scripture touchstone;
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the painted Christian shall have a painted Paradise. 1. The truth of grace is seen by a displacency, and antipathy against sin. Psal. 119.104. I hate every false way:
the painted Christian shall have a painted Paradise. 1. The truth of grace is seen by a displacency, and antipathy against since. Psalm 119.104. I hate every false Way:
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Grace sets it self against complexion-sins, Psal. 18.23. and against the sins of the Times, Rev. 2.2. 2. Grace is known by the growth of it, growth evidenceth life. Dead things grow not; a picture will not grow:
Grace sets it self against Complexion-sins, Psalm 18.23. and against the Sins of the Times, Rev. 2.2. 2. Grace is known by the growth of it, growth Evidenceth life. Dead things grow not; a picture will not grow:
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An hypocrite, who is but a picture of Religion, doth not grow; a good Christian grows in love to Christ, in humility, in good works. Psal. 92.12. Hos. 14.5.
an hypocrite, who is but a picture of Religion, does not grow; a good Christian grows in love to christ, in humility, in good works. Psalm 92.12. Hos. 14.5.
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He shall grow as the lilly, his branches shall spread, and his beauty shall be as the Olive-tree, and his smell as Lebanon. He shall grow as the Lily, his branches shall spread, and his beauty shall be as the Olive-tree, and his smell as Lebanon.
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When the Spirit of God distills as dew upon the soul, it makes grace flourish, and put forth into maturity.
When the Spirit of God distils as due upon the soul, it makes grace flourish, and put forth into maturity.
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3. True grace will make us willing to suffer for Christ. Grace is like gold, it will abide the fiery trial, 1 Pet. 1.7. — And if upon a serious scrutiny and trial we find that we have the right jewel, the grace of God in truth, Col. 1.6. this will be a death-bed cordial;
3. True grace will make us willing to suffer for christ. Grace is like gold, it will abide the fiery trial, 1 Pet. 1.7. — And if upon a serious scrutiny and trial we find that we have the right jewel, the grace of God in truth, Col. 1.6. this will be a deathbed cordial;
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we may with Simeon, depart in peace, being assured that though we cannot resist death, yet we shall overcome it.
we may with Simeon, depart in peace, being assured that though we cannot resist death, yet we shall overcome it.
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3. Let me lay down two or three directions for the attaining of grace.
3. Let me lay down two or three directions for the attaining of grace.
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1. If we would be enriched with this jewel of grace, let us take pains for it; 1. If we would be enriched with this jewel of grace, let us take pains for it;
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we are bid to make an hue and cry after knowledge, and to search for it,
we Are bid to make an hue and cry After knowledge, and to search for it,
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as a man that searcheth for a vein of gold, Prov. 2.2, 3. Our salvation cost Christ blood, it will cost us sweat.
as a man that Searches for a vein of gold, Curae 2.2, 3. Our salvation cost christ blood, it will cost us sweat.
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2. Let us go to God for grace ; he is called the God of all grace, 1 Pet. 5.10. We could lose grace of our selves, but we cannot find it of our selves .
2. Let us go to God for grace; he is called the God of all grace, 1 Pet. 5.10. We could loose grace of our selves, but we cannot find it of our selves.
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The Sheep can wander from the Fold, but cannot return without the help of the Shepherd:
The Sheep can wander from the Fold, but cannot return without the help of the Shepherd:
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Go to the God of all grace; God is the first Planter, the Promoter, the perfecter of grace;
Go to the God of all grace; God is the First Planter, the Promoter, the perfecter of grace;
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God is the Father of lights, Jam. 1.17. He must light up this candle of grace in the soul; grace is in his gift;
God is the Father of lights, Jam. 1.17. He must Light up this candle of grace in the soul; grace is in his gift;
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it is not an impropiriation, but a donative: Oh then go to God in prayer, lay thy heart before him; Lord, I want grace;
it is not an impropiriation, but a donative: O then go to God in prayer, lay thy heart before him; Lord, I want grace;
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I want an humble, believing heart, and thou art the God of all grace, all my springs are in thee.
I want an humble, believing heart, and thou art the God of all grace, all my springs Are in thee.
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Oh enrich me with grace, deny me not this before I dye:
O enrich me with grace, deny me not this before I die:
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What is gold in the bag, if I have no oyle in the Lamp? Give me that anointing of God. I read in thy Word of the fruits of the Spirit ;
What is gold in the bag, if I have no oil in the Lamp? Give me that anointing of God. I read in thy Word of the fruits of the Spirit;
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Lord, my heart is a barren soile, plant some of these supernatural fruits in me, that I may be more useful and serviceable;
Lord, my heart is a barren soil, plant Some of these supernatural fruits in me, that I may be more useful and serviceable;
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Lord, I cannot be put off with other things.
Lord, I cannot be put off with other things.
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Who wilt thou give grace to, if not to such as ask, and are resolved not to give over asking?
Who wilt thou give grace to, if not to such as ask, and Are resolved not to give over asking?
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3. If you would have grace, engage the prayers of others in your behalf; he is like to be rich, who hath several stocks going;
3. If you would have grace, engage the Prayers of Others in your behalf; he is like to be rich, who hath several stocks going;
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he is in the way of spiritual thriving, who hath several stocks of prayer going for him.
he is in the Way of spiritual thriving, who hath several stocks of prayer going for him.
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If you had a childe that were sick, you would beg the prayers of others;
If you had a child that were sick, you would beg the Prayers of Others;
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thou hast a soul that is sick, sick of pride, lust, sick unto death; oh beg the prayers of godly friends, that God will heal thee with his grace;
thou hast a soul that is sick, sick of pride, lust, sick unto death; o beg the Prayers of godly Friends, that God will heal thee with his grace;
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a Moses and Jacob have much power with God: Believers can prevail sometimes not only for themselves, but for their friends, Jam. 5.16. A godly mans prayers may do you more good than if he should bestow upon you all his lands of inheritance.
a Moses and Jacob have much power with God: Believers can prevail sometime not only for themselves, but for their Friends, Jam. 5.16. A godly men Prayers may do you more good than if he should bestow upon you all his Lands of inheritance.
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4. If you would have grace, frequent the means of grace, lie at the pool of Bethesda, wait at the posts of wisdoms door.
4. If you would have grace, frequent the means of grace, lie At the pool of Bethesda, wait At the posts of wisdoms door.
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Inward grace is wrought by outward means; the preaching of the Word is Gods Engine that he useth for working grace;
Inward grace is wrought by outward means; the preaching of the Word is God's Engine that he uses for working grace;
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it is called the rod of his strength, Psal. 110.2. and the breath of his lips, Isa. 11.4. By this he causeth breath to enter;
it is called the rod of his strength, Psalm 110.2. and the breath of his lips, Isaiah 11.4. By this he Causes breath to enter;
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out of this golden pipe of the Sanctuary, God empties the golden oyle of grace into the soul;
out of this golden pipe of the Sanctuary, God empties the golden oil of grace into the soul;
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when thou perceivest it breaking loose, lay chains and fetters upon it, bind it fast with the terrors of the Law, keep it with the flaming sword of a reproof:
when thou perceivest it breaking lose, lay chains and fetters upon it, bind it fast with the terrors of the Law, keep it with the flaming sword of a reproof:
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PROV. 4.23. Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. The spiritual watch.CURAE. 4.23. Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it Are the issues of life. The spiritual watch.
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THIS Book of the Proverbs is full of many Divine Aphorismes;
THIS Book of the Proverbs is full of many Divine Aphorisms;
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other parts of Scripture are like a golden chain, the Verses are linked together by Coherence;
other parts of Scripture Are like a golden chain, the Verses Are linked together by Coherence;
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this Book is like an heap of gold Rings;
this Book is like an heap of gold Rings;
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many precious sentences lie scattered up and down in it, as so many jewels, or sparkling Diamonds.
many precious sentences lie scattered up and down in it, as so many Jewels, or sparkling Diamonds.
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That title which some have given to Peter Lombard, Solomon might justly challenge, to be Master of the Sentences. Solomon was the wisest of Kings;
That title which Some have given to Peter Lombard, Solomon might justly challenge, to be Master of the Sentences. Solomon was the Wisest of Kings;
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as his Kingdom was a Map of the worlds glory, so his Head was an epitome of the worlds wisdom.
as his Kingdom was a Map of the world's glory, so his Head was an epitome of the world's Wisdom.
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He was endued with a Divine Spirit; while he did write, the Holy Ghost did dictate;
He was endued with a Divine Spirit; while he did write, the Holy Ghost did dictate;
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and surely among all his golden sentences, none is more weighty and important than this, Keep thy heart with all keeping,
and surely among all his golden sentences, none is more weighty and important than this, Keep thy heart with all keeping,
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for out of it are the issues of life. — Agitur de vitâ. — The Text is about matter of life and death;for out of it Are the issues of life. — Agitur de vitâ. — The Text is about matter of life and death;
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the words are mandatory; for all counsels in Scripture carry in them the force of a command:
the words Are mandatory; for all Counsels in Scripture carry in them the force of a command:
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Keep thy heart. Here is Gods solemn charge to every man, like the Judges charge given upon the Bench. I shall first explain, then apply. Keep thy heart. Here is God's solemn charge to every man, like the Judges charge given upon the Bench. I shall First explain, then apply.
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1. Keep; ] the Hebrew word NONLATINALPHABET to keep, hath various significations. 1. Sometimes it signifies munire, to arm or fence;
1. Keep; ] the Hebrew word to keep, hath various significations. 1. Sometime it signifies munire, to arm or fence;
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a stroak at the heart kills; fence thy heart.
a stroke At the heart kills; fence thy heart.
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2. Sometimes it signifies c•rare, to take care of a thing that it be not lost;
2. Sometime it signifies c•rare, to take care of a thing that it be not lost;
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as one would take care of a piece of plate, that it be not taken away.
as one would take care of a piece of plate, that it be not taken away.
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3. Sometimes it signifies custodire, to keep in safe custody;
3. Sometime it signifies Guard, to keep in safe custody;
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so keep thy heart, lock it up safe, that it may be forth-coming when God calls for it.
so keep thy heart, lock it up safe, that it may be forthcoming when God calls for it.
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2. Thy heart; ] NONLATINALPHABET the heart is taken diversly in Scripture; sometimes it is taken for the vital part, Judg. 19.5. sometimes for the soul, Deutr. 13.3. sometimes for the mind, Prov. 10.8. sometimes for the conscience, 1 John 3.20. sometimes for the will and affections, Psal. 119.36. I shall take it in its full latitude, for the whole soul with all its noble faculties and endowments;
2. Thy heart; ] the heart is taken diversely in Scripture; sometime it is taken for the vital part, Judges 19.5. sometime for the soul, Deuteronomy 13.3. sometime for the mind, Curae 10.8. sometime for the conscience, 1 John 3.20. sometime for the will and affections, Psalm 119.36. I shall take it in its full latitude, for the Whole soul with all its noble faculties and endowments;
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this is the depositum, or charge every man is entrusted with, the heart.
this is the depositum, or charge every man is Entrusted with, the heart.
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3. With all diligence; ] the original carries it NONLATINALPHABET with all keeping; the Hebrew word NONLATINALPHABET signifies to keep with watch and ward;
3. With all diligence; ] the original carries it with all keeping; the Hebrew word signifies to keep with watch and ward;
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a Christian is to set a continual guard about his heart. Some read the words, Keep thy heart, supra omnem custodiam, above all keeping ; nothing requires such strict custody;
a Christian is to Set a continual guard about his heart. some read the words, Keep thy heart, supra omnem custodiam, above all keeping; nothing requires such strict custody;
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a Christians heart must ever be in his eye. 4. For out of it are the issues of life:
a Christians heart must ever be in his eye. 4. For out of it Are the issues of life:
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] NONLATINALPHABET as the heart is the fountain of life; if the heart lives, the body lives;
] as the heart is the fountain of life; if the heart lives, the body lives;
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if the heart be touched, death follows: So the soul is a spiritual fountain, out of it issues either sin or grace;
if the heart be touched, death follows: So the soul is a spiritual fountain, out of it issues either since or grace;
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from this spring-head flow the streams either of salvation or damnation. In the words there is,
from this springhead flow the streams either of salvation or damnation. In the words there is,
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1. A duty, Keep thy heart. 2. The manner, with all diligence. 3. The reason, for out of it are the issues of life.
1. A duty, Keep thy heart. 2. The manner, with all diligence. 3. The reason, for out of it Are the issues of life.
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Doctr. It must be a Christians great care with all keeping to keep his heart; we are to keep our eyes, Job set a watch there. Job 31.1. I made a Covenant with mine eyes, &c. We are to keep our lips, David bridled his tongue. Psal. 39.1. I will keep my mouth as with a bridle; Doctrine It must be a Christians great care with all keeping to keep his heart; we Are to keep our eyes, Job Set a watch there. Job 31.1. I made a Covenant with mine eyes, etc. We Are to keep our lips, David bridled his tongue. Psalm 39.1. I will keep my Mouth as with a bridle;
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but especially we are to look to our hearts: Keep thy heart with all keeping.
but especially we Are to look to our hearts: Keep thy heart with all keeping.
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The heart like Dinah, will be gadding abroad, and it seldom returns home, but it is defiled:
The heart like Dinah, will be gadding abroad, and it seldom returns home, but it is defiled:
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It was the saying of an Heathen, I never come home with such good desires as I went out with.
It was the saying of an Heathen, I never come home with such good Desires as I went out with.
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Christian, thy chief work lies with thy heart, Keep thy heart. The Serpent when any danger is near, keeps his head;
Christian, thy chief work lies with thy heart, Keep thy heart. The Serpent when any danger is near, keeps his head;
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and to preserve his head, will expose his whole body to injury;
and to preserve his head, will expose his Whole body to injury;
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so a wise Christian should especially keep his heart; he should adventure his skin to keep a wound from his heart.
so a wise Christian should especially keep his heart; he should adventure his skin to keep a wound from his heart.
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To amplifie this, I shall shew that the heart must be kept, 1. With all kind of keeping. 2. At all times. 3. The Reasons enforcing.
To amplify this, I shall show that the heart must be kept, 1. With all kind of keeping. 2. At all times. 3. The Reasons enforcing.
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1. The heart must be kept with all kinde of keeping.
1. The heart must be kept with all kind of keeping.
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1. Keep thy heart, as thou wouldst keep a Temple; the Temple was an hallowed place set apart for Gods worship; 1. Keep thy heart, as thou Wouldst keep a Temple; the Temple was an hallowed place Set apart for God's worship;
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so the heart is Augustissimum Dei Templum, , the Temple of God, 1 Cor. 3.16. This heart-temple must be kept pure and holy; no filth mus• lie here;
so the heart is Augustissimum Dei Templum,, the Temple of God, 1 Cor. 3.16. This heart-temple must be kept pure and holy; no filth mus• lie Here;
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sweep the dust out of the Temple ; the vessels of the Temple were cleans'd, 2 Chr. 29.15.
sweep the dust out of the Temple; the vessels of the Temple were cleansed, 2 Christ 29.15.
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Thus the memory, affections, conscience, these Temple-vessels must be cleansed, 2 Cor. 7.1. Christ whipped the buyers and sellers out of the Temple, John 2. The cares of the world will be crowding into the heart;
Thus the memory, affections, conscience, these Temple-vessels must be cleansed, 2 Cor. 7.1. christ whipped the buyers and sellers out of the Temple, John 2. The Cares of the world will be crowding into the heart;
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now you must get a whip made of the threatnings of the Law, and drive these money-changers out of the Temple of your heart;
now you must get a whip made of the threatenings of the Law, and drive these money-changers out of the Temple of your heart;
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let not Gods Temple be made an Exchange; the Temple had a fire burning on the Altar;
let not God's Temple be made an Exchange; the Temple had a fire burning on the Altar;
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take heed of strange fire; but keep the fire of zeal and devotion flaming upon the Altar of thy heart;
take heed of strange fire; but keep the fire of zeal and devotion flaming upon the Altar of thy heart;
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do Temple-work, offer up the sacrifice of a broken heart.
do Temple work, offer up the sacrifice of a broken heart.
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When the heart is Dei sacrarium, a consecrated place, an Holy of holies, now God will walk there:
When the heart is Dei sacrarium, a consecrated place, an Holy of holies, now God will walk there:
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Many a mans heart is a Pest-house, a Bedlam, being polluted with sin; this is to put Swine into Gods room;
Many a men heart is a Pesthouse, a Bedlam, being polluted with since; this is to put Swine into God's room;
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this is to let the Divel come into Gods Temple; Davids heart was a Temple dedicated, Psal. 119.38. 2. Keep thy heart as thou wouldst keep a treasure: A man that hath a great treasure of money and jewels, will keep it with lock and bolt, that it be not stollen.
this is to let the devil come into God's Temple; Davids heart was a Temple dedicated, Psalm 119.38. 2. Keep thy heart as thou Wouldst keep a treasure: A man that hath a great treasure of money and Jewels, will keep it with lock and bolt, that it be not stolen.
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Christian thou carriest a precious treasure about thee, even all that thou art worth, an heart ;
Christian thou carriest a precious treasure about thee, even all that thou art worth, an heart;
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the Divel and the world would rob thee of this jewel; oh keep thy heart as thou wouldst keep thy life;
the devil and the world would rob thee of this jewel; o keep thy heart as thou Wouldst keep thy life;
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if thou art robbed, thou art ruined; few know the value of their hearts; an husbandman can set a price upon corn, but not on pearle;
if thou art robbed, thou art ruined; few know the valve of their hearts; an husbandman can Set a price upon corn, but not on pearl;
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men know not the worth of that treasure they carry about them, therefore prefer other things;
men know not the worth of that treasure they carry about them, Therefore prefer other things;
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keep thy heart as a treasure. 3. Keep thy heart as thou wouldst keep a Garden:
keep thy heart as a treasure. 3. Keep thy heart as thou Wouldst keep a Garden:
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Thy heart is a Garden , weed sin out of thy heart. Among the flowers of the Spirit weeds will be growing;
Thy heart is a Garden, weed since out of thy heart. Among the flowers of the Spirit weeds will be growing;
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the weeds of pride, malice, covetousness; (these grow without setting) therefore every day be weeding thy heart by prayer, examination, repentance.
the weeds of pride, malice, covetousness; (these grow without setting) Therefore every day be weeding thy heart by prayer, examination, Repentance.
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1. Weeds hinder the herbs and flowers from growing; the weeds of corruption hinder the growth of grace;
1. Weeds hinder the herbs and flowers from growing; the weeds of corruption hinder the growth of grace;
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where the weed of unbelief grows, it hinders the flower of faith from growing. 2. Weeds spoil the walks;
where the weed of unbelief grows, it hinders the flower of faith from growing. 2. Weeds spoil the walks;
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Christ will not walk in an heart over-grown with weeds and bryars. Christ was sometimes among the lillies, Cant. 6.3. never among the thistles. Poor sinner, thou complainest thou hast not communion with God;
christ will not walk in an heart overgrown with weeds and briars. christ was sometime among the lilies, Cant 6.3. never among the thistles. Poor sinner, thou complainest thou hast not communion with God;
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time was when God did make himself known to thee, but now he is grown strange, and never comes near thee;
time was when God did make himself known to thee, but now he is grown strange, and never comes near thee;
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this is the reason, sin hath spoiled Christs walks; thy heart lies like the field of the sluggard, Prov. 24.30.
this is the reason, since hath spoiled Christ walks; thy heart lies like the field of the sluggard, Curae 24.30.
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And will Christ walk there? Indeed we read Christ was once in the wilderness when he was tempted, Matth. 4.1.
And will christ walk there? Indeed we read christ was once in the Wilderness when he was tempted, Matthew 4.1.
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But he did not go thither for delight, but that he might duel and skirmish with Satan;
But he did not go thither for delight, but that he might duel and skirmish with Satan;
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'tis the garden Christ delights in; oh weed thy heart daily, let not thy heart be a Thicket for Satan.
it's the garden christ delights in; o weed thy heart daily, let not thy heart be a Thicket for Satan.
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4. Keep thy heart as thou wouldst keep a Garrison: The heart of man is a Garrison or Fort-royal;
4. Keep thy heart as thou Wouldst keep a Garrison: The heart of man is a Garrison or Fort-royal;
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this Garrison is besieged, the Divel shoots his fiery darts of tentation; now keep thy heart as a Tower or Castle.
this Garrison is besieged, the devil shoots his fiery darts of tentation; now keep thy heart as a Tower or Castle.
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1. Keep close sentinel in thy heart. Hab. 2.1. I will stand upon my watch, and set me upon the Tower.
1. Keep close sentinel in thy heart. Hab. 2.1. I will stand upon my watch, and Set me upon the Tower.
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Discover where Satan labours to make a breach, what grace he most shoots at, and there set a double guard, and fortifie.
Discover where Satan labours to make a breach, what grace he most shoots At, and there Set a double guard, and fortify.
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2. Make use of all thy spiritual ammunition, meditation and prayer.
2. Make use of all thy spiritual ammunition, meditation and prayer.
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Prayer is the great Ordnance; discharge this Cannon, and be sure to put the bullet of faith in, Mat. 21.22. 1 Pet. 5.9.
Prayer is the great Ordnance; discharge this Cannon, and be sure to put the bullet of faith in, Mathew 21.22. 1 Pet. 5.9.
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If the Divel take the Garrison by storme, it will be sad, How did he rend and tear that man in whom he was! Mat. 9.18. it is easier letting Satan in, than getting him out.
If the devil take the Garrison by storm, it will be sad, How did he rend and tear that man in whom he was! Mathew 9.18. it is Easier letting Satan in, than getting him out.
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Turpius ejicitur quam non admittitur hostis.
Turpius ejicitur quam non admittitur hostis.
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If the Divel get the Garrison of thy heart, thou art his slave, and remember he gives no quarter.
If the devil get the Garrison of thy heart, thou art his slave, and Remember he gives no quarter.
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5. Keep thy heart as thou wouldst keep a Prisoner. The heart is guilty, and is ready ever and anon to break prison;
5. Keep thy heart as thou Wouldst keep a Prisoner. The heart is guilty, and is ready ever and anon to break prison;
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we had need lay bolts and fetters upon it.
we had need lay bolts and fetters upon it.
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A prisoner in the Jayle may promise fair that he will not stir, but when he sees an opportunity,
A prisoner in the Jail may promise fair that he will not stir, but when he sees an opportunity,
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if you do not watch him, he will file off his fetters, and be gone: So the heart promiseth fair, that it will keep from such sins;
if you do not watch him, he will file off his fetters, and be gone: So the heart promises fair, that it will keep from such Sins;
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but if you be not careful, it will steal out to vanity; therefore keep thy heart as a prisoner;
but if you be not careful, it will steal out to vanity; Therefore keep thy heart as a prisoner;
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Say to thy heart, as John Baptist to Herod, Mark 6.18. It is not lawful for thee to have thy brothers wife.
Say to thy heart, as John Baptist to Herod, Mark 6.18. It is not lawful for thee to have thy Brother's wife.
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So say to thy heart, 'tis not lawful for thee to meddle with the forbidden fruit, thou mayst not be proud, vain, earthly;
So say to thy heart, it's not lawful for thee to meddle with the forbidden fruit, thou Mayest not be proud, vain, earthly;
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lay the commands of God upon thy heart;
lay the commands of God upon thy heart;
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a man may be too jealous of his friend, he cannot be too jealous of his heart;
a man may be too jealous of his friend, he cannot be too jealous of his heart;
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let it be kept close prisoner.
let it be kept close prisoner.
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6. Keep thy heart as thou wouldst keep a Watch. The heart will be unwinding to the earth,
6. Keep thy heart as thou Wouldst keep a Watch. The heart will be unwinding to the earth,
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therefore wind it up every morning and evening by prayer; the motion of a Watch is not constant;
Therefore wind it up every morning and evening by prayer; the motion of a Watch is not constant;
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sometimes it goes faster, sometimes slower;
sometime it Goes faster, sometime slower;
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so it is with the heart, sometimes it goes faster in vanity, and slower in duty;
so it is with the heart, sometime it Goes faster in vanity, and slower in duty;
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therefore set this spiritual Watch by the Sun-dyal of the Word. 2. The heart must be kept at all times.
Therefore Set this spiritual Watch by the Sundial of the Word. 2. The heart must be kept At all times.
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1. Keep thy heart when thou art alone; it was Satans subtilty to set upon Eve when she was alone, and less able to resist;
1. Keep thy heart when thou art alone; it was Satan subtlety to Set upon Eve when she was alone, and less able to resist;
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he is like a cunning Suitor, that woes the daughter when her Parents are from home;
he is like a cunning Suitor, that woes the daughter when her Parents Are from home;
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the Divel breaks over the hedge commonly where it is weakest. I confess privacy and retirement is good;
the devil breaks over the hedge commonly where it is Weakest. I confess privacy and retirement is good;
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had a Christian a fruitful heart, what sweet thoughts might he have of God when he is alone !
had a Christian a fruitful heart, what sweet thoughts might he have of God when he is alone!
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but alas, by reason of innate corruption, how many vain, proud, impure thoughts will be stealing into our hearts when we are most secluded from the world!
but alas, by reason of innate corruption, how many vain, proud, impure thoughts will be stealing into our hearts when we Are most secluded from the world!
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The Fowles will be coming at the Sacrifice;
The Fowls will be coming At the Sacrifice;
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the Divel will be shooting in his Balls of wilde-fire, and when we least suspect him, will be treating with us to deliver up the Castle of our heart to him.
the devil will be shooting in his Balls of wildfire, and when we least suspect him, will be treating with us to deliver up the Castle of our heart to him.
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2. Keep thy heart when thou art in company. Vain company is the bait by which Satan is angling for the heart.
2. Keep thy heart when thou art in company. Vain company is the bait by which Satan is angling for the heart.
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In the Law, he who touched a dead body, was unclean, Num. 5.2. The heart is apt to be defiled by being among them who are dead in sin; it is easie to catch a disease in company :
In the Law, he who touched a dead body, was unclean, Num. 5.2. The heart is apt to be defiled by being among them who Are dead in since; it is easy to catch a disease in company:
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Indeed in innocency the heart might be compared to those Plants of Paradise, which Athanasius saith, do impart an Aromatical sweet savour to the Trees adjoyning;
Indeed in innocency the heart might be compared to those Plants of Paradise, which Athanasius Says, do impart an Aromatical sweet savour to the Trees adjoining;
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but since the fall, our hearts are ready to pollute and infect one another, being like that withered Vine the Poet speaks of, which took away the fresh colour and sap from its neighbour Vine.
but since the fallen, our hearts Are ready to pollute and infect one Another, being like that withered Vine the Poet speaks of, which took away the fresh colour and sap from its neighbour Vine.
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A good eye by looking on a watry eye, many time falls a watring; so oft a good heart by beholding and conversing with the profane, gathers corruption.
A good eye by looking on a watery eye, many time falls a watering; so oft a good heart by beholding and conversing with the profane, gathers corruption.
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If you mingle bright and rusty mettal together, the rusty will not be made bright, but the bright will become rusty.
If you mingle bright and rusty metal together, the rusty will not be made bright, but the bright will become rusty.
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So an evil companion who is rusted with sin, rubbeth ever and anon some of his unholy rust upon a man that is brightned with grace :
So an evil Companion who is rusted with since, rubbeth ever and anon Some of his unholy rust upon a man that is brightened with grace:
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Nay Christians, look to your hearts in good company; those who may like Abijah, have some good thing in them, 1 Kings 14.13. yet it is but NONLATINALPHABET, very small; like a pearl in a heap of stones, or like filings of gold among dust;
Nay Christians, look to your hearts in good company; those who may like Abijah, have Some good thing in them, 1 Kings 14.13. yet it is but, very small; like a pearl in a heap of stones, or like filings of gold among dust;
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there may be much levity of discourse among them who are good; and if no filth or scum, yet froth may boyle up;
there may be much levity of discourse among them who Are good; and if no filth or scum, yet froth may boil up;
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these are most dangerous, because less suspitious.
these Are most dangerous, Because less suspicious.
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Who would suspect the plague in perfum'd linnen? though the lungs be sound, the breath may not be savoury;
Who would suspect the plague in perfumed linen? though the lungs be found, the breath may not be savoury;
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such as we hope have sound hearts, yet want some grains of solidity, and are not so savoury and heavenly in their speeches as they should .
such as we hope have found hearts, yet want Some grains of solidity, and Are not so savoury and heavenly in their Speeches as they should.
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The Divel doth that hurt sometimes by a good instrument, which he cannot do by a bad;
The devil does that hurt sometime by a good Instrument, which he cannot do by a bad;
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he hands over a tentation by such, he tempts Christ by an Apostle; the Divel once crept into the Serpent, here into the Dove;
he hands over a tentation by such, he tempts christ by an Apostle; the devil once crept into the Serpent, Here into the Dove;
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but Christ spied his cloven foot, Matth. 16.23. Get thee behind me Satan; how watchful had we need be in company!
but christ spied his cloven foot, Matthew 16.23. Get thee behind me Satan; how watchful had we needs be in company!
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3. Keep thy heart especially after good duties;
3. Keep thy heart especially After good duties;
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when Christ had been praying and fasting, then the Divel comes and tempts him, Mat. 4.2, 3. When we have been most enlarged in our services,
when christ had been praying and fasting, then the devil comes and tempts him, Mathew 4.2, 3. When we have been most enlarged in our services,
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now will Satan tempt to pride and security.
now will Satan tempt to pride and security.
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Many Christians hearts like Bowes stand unbent after shootings, they are apt to grow more remiss,
Many Christians hearts like Bows stand unbent After shootings, they Are apt to grow more remiss,
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as if duty were a sufficient spell and antidote against tentation; do not we know Satan always lies at the catch!
as if duty were a sufficient spell and antidote against tentation; do not we know Satan always lies At the catch!
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he is more mad against us after duty; those prayers which appease God, incense Satan; and if we lay down our weapons, he will fall on and wound us.
he is more mad against us After duty; those Prayers which appease God, incense Satan; and if we lay down our weapons, he will fallen on and wound us.
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After Davids victory over the Assyrians, he grew lustful, and defiled Bathsheba, 2 Sam. 11.4.
After Davids victory over the Assyrians, he grew lustful, and defiled Bathsheba, 2 Sam. 11.4.
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After we have gotten a victory over Satan in duty, now let us fear lest our hearts give us the slip.
After we have got a victory over Satan in duty, now let us Fear lest our hearts give us the slip.
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When God had driven Adam out of the Garden, he plac't a flaming Sword at the East of it to keep the Tree of life, Gen. 3. ult. When we have cast out the Divel by prayer and fasting, let us set a strong guard about our hearts to keep them, that the enemy do not make a re-entry.
When God had driven Adam out of the Garden, he placed a flaming Sword At the East of it to keep the Tree of life, Gen. 3. ult. When we have cast out the devil by prayer and fasting, let us Set a strong guard about our hearts to keep them, that the enemy do not make a reentry.
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4 Keep thy heart in time of adversity;
4 Keep thy heart in time of adversity;
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the Divel makes use of all winds to toss the soul, and make it suffer shipwrack. Adversity hath its tentations;
the devil makes use of all winds to toss the soul, and make it suffer shipwreck. Adversity hath its tentations;
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not more ships than souls have been cast away in a storm; in adversity the Divel tempts to Atheisme and Desperation. Job 2.9. Dost thou still retain thy integrity? Satan used Jobs wife as a Ladder, by which he would have scaled the impregnable Tower of Jobs faith:
not more ships than Souls have been cast away in a storm; in adversity the devil tempts to Atheism and Desperation. Job 2.9. Dost thou still retain thy integrity? Satan used Jobs wife as a Ladder, by which he would have scaled the impregnable Tower of Jobs faith:
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Still retain thy integrity? a cutting kind of speech;Still retain thy integrity? a cutting kind of speech;
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as if the Divel had said, God hath pull'd down thy hedge, he hath smitten thee in thy children,
as if the devil had said, God hath pulled down thy hedge, he hath smitten thee in thy children,
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and art thou so sensless as still to serve and worship God? what hast thou got by his service? where are thy earnings? what hast thou to shew but thy Boiles? Throw off Religion, Curse God, and dye! Satans physick alwayes poysons.
and art thou so senseless as still to serve and worship God? what hast thou god by his service? where Are thy earnings? what hast thou to show but thy Boils? Throw off Religion, Curse God, and die! Satan physic always poisons.
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Mal. 3.14 Ye have said It is vain to serve God; Malachi 3.14 You have said It is vain to serve God;
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and What profit is it that we have kept his Ordinance? We have mourn'd and fasted,and What profit is it that we have kept his Ordinance? We have mourned and fasted,
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and have almost fasted away all we have, we will fast no longer.
and have almost fasted away all we have, we will fast no longer.
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When a mans estate is low, and his spirit troubled, now Satan begins to throw in his Angle;
When a men estate is low, and his Spirit troubled, now Satan begins to throw in his Angle;
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and oftentimes Satan makes use of poverty, to put a man upon indirect courses.
and oftentimes Satan makes use of poverty, to put a man upon indirect courses.
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Agur fear'd his heart in poverty, Prov. 30.8, 9. Oh keep thy heart in adversity, beware of taking the forbidden fruit. Agur feared his heart in poverty, Curae 30.8, 9. O keep thy heart in adversity, beware of taking the forbidden fruit.
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5. Keep thy heart in time of prosperity. The Moon, the fuller it is, the more remote it is from the Sun;
5. Keep thy heart in time of Prosperity. The Moon, the fuller it is, the more remote it is from the Sun;
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and oftentimes the more full a man is of the world, the further his heart is from God. Deutr. 32.15. Jesurun waxed fat, and kicked;
and oftentimes the more full a man is of the world, the further his heart is from God. Deuteronomy 32.15. Jeshurun waxed fat, and Kicked;
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'tis hard to abound in prosperity, and not abound in sin; a full cup is hardly carried without spilling;
it's hard to abound in Prosperity, and not abound in since; a full cup is hardly carried without spilling;
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the Trees are never more in danger of the winde, than when they blossome; pride, idleness, luxury , are the three daughters which are bred of plenty.
the Trees Are never more in danger of the wind, than when they blossom; pride, idleness, luxury, Are the three daughters which Are bred of plenty.
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Sampson fell asleep in Dalilahs lap;Sampson fell asleep in Delilahs lap;
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millions in the lap of prosperity have slept the sleep of death. Agur prayed, Give me not riches, Prov. 30.8. He knew his heart would be ready to run wilde; the worlds golden apple bewitcheth.
millions in the lap of Prosperity have slept the sleep of death. Agur prayed, Give me not riches, Curae 30.8. He knew his heart would be ready to run wild; the world's golden apple bewitches.
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When God sets an hedge of prosperity about us, we had need set an hedge of caution and circumspection.
When God sets an hedge of Prosperity about us, we had need Set an hedge of caution and circumspection.
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3. The next thing is, why we must be so careful about keeping of our hearts? the Reasons are: 3. The next thing is, why we must be so careful about keeping of our hearts? the Reasons Are:
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1. Because the heart is a slippery piece, Jer. 17.9. The heart is deceitful above all things;
1. Because the heart is a slippery piece, Jer. 17.9. The heart is deceitful above all things;
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in the Hebrew it is NONLATINALPHABET the heart is a Jacob above all things, the heart is a supplanter;
in the Hebrew it is the heart is a Jacob above all things, the heart is a supplanter;
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if we are not very cautious and watchful, our hearts will put a cheat upon us.
if we Are not very cautious and watchful, our hearts will put a cheat upon us.
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There is deceit in coyne, in friends, in books; but the heart hath an art of deceiving beyond all, 'tis a desperate impostor ;
There is deceit in coin, in Friends, in books; but the heart hath an art of deceiving beyond all, it's a desperate impostor;
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the way of the heart is like a Serpent upon a Rock. O the pleats and folds, the subtilties and labyrinths of a self-deceiving heart!
the Way of the heart is like a Serpent upon a Rock. Oh the pleats and folds, the subtleties and labyrinths of a Self-deceiving heart!
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Let us a little trace the heart in its fallacies and stratagems, and see if there be not reason to lie sentinel continually,
Let us a little trace the heart in its fallacies and stratagems, and see if there be not reason to lie sentinel continually,
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and set a strong guard about it. The heart will deceive us about things sinful. lawful. religious.
and Set a strong guard about it. The heart will deceive us about things sinful. lawful. religious.
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1. The heart will deceive us about things sinful.
1. The heart will deceive us about things sinful.
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1. The heart will tell us sin is but small, and being small, it is venial.
1. The heart will tell us since is but small, and being small, it is venial.
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2. The heart will apologize for sin, masking over bad transactions with golden pretences.
2. The heart will apologise for since, masking over bad transactions with golden pretences.
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3. The heart will tell a man he may keep his sin, and keep his Religion too. 2 Kings 17.33. They feared the Lord, and served their own gods.
3. The heart will tell a man he may keep his since, and keep his Religion too. 2 Kings 17.33. They feared the Lord, and served their own God's.
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The heart will secretly suggest to a man thus, as long as he goes to Church,
The heart will secretly suggest to a man thus, as long as he Goes to Church,
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and gives almes, he may secretly indulge corruption; as if duty gave a man a Pattent and License to sin.
and gives alms, he may secretly indulge corruption; as if duty gave a man a Patent and License to since.
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4. The heart will quote Scripture to justifie sin. 1 Cor. 9.20, 22. To the Jewes I became as a Jew, that I might gain the Jewes, I am made all things to all men, &c. This Text the heart will bring for sinful compliance.
4. The heart will quote Scripture to justify since. 1 Cor. 9.20, 22. To the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might gain the Jews, I am made all things to all men, etc. This Text the heart will bring for sinful compliance.
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O subtile heart that canst finde out Scripture to damn thy self!
O subtle heart that Canst find out Scripture to damn thy self!
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though Saint Paul in things indifferent would conform to others, that he might save their souls,
though Saint Paul in things indifferent would conform to Others, that he might save their Souls,
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yet he would not to gratifie them violate a Law, or deny an Article of his Greed;
yet he would not to gratify them violate a Law, or deny an Article of his Greed;
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and if the heart is so treacherous, (being alwayes more ready to excuse sin than examine it) what care and circumspection should we use in keeping our hearts, that they do not decoy us into sinne before we are aware.
and if the heart is so treacherous, (being always more ready to excuse since than examine it) what care and circumspection should we use in keeping our hearts, that they do not decoy us into sin before we Are aware.
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2. The heart will deceive us about things lawful in two cases. 1. It is lawful to endeavour to preserve our credit.
2. The heart will deceive us about things lawful in two cases. 1. It is lawful to endeavour to preserve our credit.
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A good name is a precious oyntment; but under a pretence of preserving the name, the heart is ready to tempt a man to self-seeking,
A good name is a precious ointment; but under a pretence of preserving the name, the heart is ready to tempt a man to self-seeking,
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and make him do all to get a name. John 12.43. Thy loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
and make him do all to get a name. John 12.43. Thy loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
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2. It is lawful to take comfort in estate and relations, Deutr. 26.11.
2. It is lawful to take Comfort in estate and relations, Deuteronomy 26.11.
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But the heart will be ready here to overshoot ▪ how oft is the wife and childe laid in Gods room ▪ the full stream of the affection runs out to the creature,
But the heart will be ready Here to overshoot ▪ how oft is the wife and child laid in God's room ▪ the full stream of the affection runs out to the creature,
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and scarce a drop of love to Christ; this is the deceit of the heart, it makes us offend most in lawful things;
and scarce a drop of love to christ; this is the deceit of the heart, it makes us offend most in lawful things;
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more are killed with wine, than poyson; they are afraid of poyson, but take wine in the excess.
more Are killed with wine, than poison; they Are afraid of poison, but take wine in the excess.
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Gross sins affright, but how many surfeit upon lawful things, when we overdo we undo. 3. The heart will deceive us about things religious.
Gross Sins affright, but how many surfeit upon lawful things, when we overdo we undo. 3. The heart will deceive us about things religious.
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1. Our duties. 2. Our graces.
1. Our duties. 2. Our graces.
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1. Our duties. The heart will tell us it is enough to come to Word and Sacrament,
1. Our duties. The heart will tell us it is enough to come to Word and Sacrament,
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though the affections are not at all wrought upon; this is like the Salamander, which lives in the fire;
though the affections Are not At all wrought upon; this is like the Salamander, which lives in the fire;
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but (as Naturalists say) it is never the hotter;
but (as Naturalists say) it is never the hotter;
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Will this be any Plea at Gods bar to tell the Lord how many Sermons you have heard? surely it will be the bringing of Uriahs letter, it will be an evidence against you:
Will this be any Plea At God's bar to tell the Lord how many Sermons you have herd? surely it will be the bringing of Uriah's Letter, it will be an evidence against you:
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How subtile is the heart to plot its own death, and bring a man to hell in the way of duty!
How subtle is the heart to plot its own death, and bring a man to hell in the Way of duty!
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2. Our graces; the heart is like a flattering glass, that would make the hypocrite look fair;
2. Our graces; the heart is like a flattering glass, that would make the hypocrite look fair;
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the foolish Virgins thought they had oyle; many strongly conceit they have grace, but have none.
the foolish Virgins Thought they had oil; many strongly conceit they have grace, but have none.
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The hypocrites knowledge is no better than ignorance. 1 John 2.4. He hath illumination, but not assimilation, he is not made like Christ. The hypocrites faith is fancy;
The Hypocrites knowledge is no better than ignorance. 1 John 2.4. He hath illumination, but not assimilation, he is not made like christ. The Hypocrites faith is fancy;
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he believes, but his heart is not purified ; he pretends to trust God in greater matters, but dares not trust him in lesser;
he believes, but his heart is not purified; he pretends to trust God in greater matters, but dares not trust him in lesser;
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he will trust God with his soul, but not with his estate.
he will trust God with his soul, but not with his estate.
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Well, if the heart be thus deceitful, what need have we with all keeping to keep the heart!
Well, if the heart be thus deceitful, what need have we with all keeping to keep the heart!
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do with the heart, as with a cheater; we will trust a cheater no further than we can see him;
do with the heart, as with a cheater; we will trust a cheater no further than we can see him;
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the heart is a grand cheater, it will supplant and cozen; try it, but do not trust it. Prov. 28.26. He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool.
the heart is a grand cheater, it will supplant and cozen; try it, but do not trust it. Curae 28.26. He that Trusteth in his own heart is a fool.
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2. We must excubias agere, keep the heart with watch and ward, because it is not only false, but fickle. God complains of Israel, that their goodness was as the early dew, Hos. 6.4. The Sun ariseth, and the dew vanisheth;
2. We must Excubias agere, keep the heart with watch and ward, Because it is not only false, but fickle. God complains of Israel, that their Goodness was as the early due, Hos. 6.4. The Sun arises, and the due Vanishes;
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the heart sometimes seems to be in a good frame, but it soon alters; set the water on the fire, it boyles;
the heart sometime seems to be in a good frame, but it soon alters; Set the water on the fire, it boils;
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set it in the open Aire, it freezeth: Those good affections which boyle in the Church, often freeze in the Shop;
Set it in the open Air, it freezeth: Those good affections which boil in the Church, often freeze in the Shop;
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one day a Christian is quick and lively in prayer, another day like the Disciples, heavy and sleeping, Luke 22.45. At one time a Christian is like David, when he danced before the Ark with all his might, 2 Sam. 6.14: At another time like Sampson, when his hair was shaved, and his strength went from him, Judges 16.19.
one day a Christian is quick and lively in prayer, Another day like the Disciples, heavy and sleeping, Lycia 22.45. At one time a Christian is like David, when he danced before the Ark with all his might, 2 Sam. 6.14: At Another time like Sampson, when his hair was shaved, and his strength went from him, Judges 16.19.
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When the gold hath been made pure in the fire, it remains pure; but it is not so with the heart;
When the gold hath been made pure in the fire, it remains pure; but it is not so with the heart;
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when it hath been purified in an Ordinance, it doth not remain pure, it gathers new soile and dross.
when it hath been purified in an Ordinance, it does not remain pure, it gathers new soil and dross.
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The heart is one day humble, next day proud; one one day meek, the next day passionate;
The heart is one day humble, next day proud; one one day meek, the next day passionate;
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one day quick in its motion towards heaven, the next day the clock is set back;
one day quick in its motion towards heaven, the next day the clock is Set back;
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'tis with the heart, as with a sick mans pulse, which alters almost every quarter of an houre.
it's with the heart, as with a sick men pulse, which alters almost every quarter of an hour.
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The heart being so full of variation and inconstancy, it is needful to keep the heart with all keeping;
The heart being so full of variation and inconstancy, it is needful to keep the heart with all keeping;
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the heart like a Viol, will soon be out of order, therefore we must often scrue up the strings,
the heart like a Violent, will soon be out of order, Therefore we must often scrue up the strings,
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and keep the instrument in tune, that we may make melody in our heart to the Lord .
and keep the Instrument in tune, that we may make melody in our heart to the Lord.
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3. The heart must especially be looked to and watched, because the heart is the fountain of all our actions and purposes;
3. The heart must especially be looked to and watched, Because the heart is the fountain of all our actions and Purposes;
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the heart doth either sweeten or poyson all we do;
the heart does either sweeten or poison all we do;
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the heart is the spring which makes the current of our life run either pure or muddy;
the heart is the spring which makes the current of our life run either pure or muddy;
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the heart is the Throne either of sin or grace. If the root be soure, no sweet fruit can grow upon it;
the heart is the Throne either of since or grace. If the root be sour, no sweet fruit can grow upon it;
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so if there be a root of bitterness springing u•n the heart , it is impossible that our services should give a sweet rellish:
so if there be a root of bitterness springing u•n the heart, it is impossible that our services should give a sweet relish:
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As in the natural body the heart is the fountain of life; if the heart lives, the whole body lives;
As in the natural body the heart is the fountain of life; if the heart lives, the Whole body lives;
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if the heart be tainted and poysoned, the body dies: So it is in a spiritual sense;
if the heart be tainted and poisoned, the body die: So it is in a spiritual sense;
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if the inner man of the heart be holy, then the thoughts and actions are holy;
if the inner man of the heart be holy, then the thoughts and actions Are holy;
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if the soul be earthly and impure, the actions receive a bad tin•ture. In Religion the heart is all;
if the soul be earthly and impure, the actions receive a bad tin•ture. In Religion the heart is all;
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we judge of mens heart by their actions; God judgeth of mens actions by their hearts; the heart differenceth actions.
we judge of men's heart by their actions; God Judgeth of men's actions by their hearts; the heart differenceth actions.
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Amaziah did that which was right in the sight of the Lord, but not with a perfect heart, 2 Chron. 25.2.Amaziah did that which was right in the sighed of the Lord, but not with a perfect heart, 2 Chronicles 25.2.
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But of Asa it is said, his heart was perfect all his dayes, 2 Chron. 15.17. It is the heart gives the denomination to a thing;
But of Asa it is said, his heart was perfect all his days, 2 Chronicles 15.17. It is the heart gives the denomination to a thing;
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now if the heart be the spring which makes our actions good or bad, then the heart is chiefly to be watched and tended;
now if the heart be the spring which makes our actions good or bad, then the heart is chiefly to be watched and tended;
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preserve the spring pure, keep thy heart with all diligence. 1. It shews a difference between the godly and the wicked;
preserve the spring pure, keep thy heart with all diligence. 1. It shows a difference between the godly and the wicked;
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the hypocrite looks most to externals, he keeps his actions from blotting, he sets a watch before his lips, the godly man sets a watch before his heart; the hypocrite looks most to externals, he keeps his actions from blotting, he sets a watch before his lips, the godly man sets a watch before his heart;
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his main work lies within doors, he sees the first ebullitions and risings of sin, and grieves for them, he labours to set his heart right;
his main work lies within doors, he sees the First ebullitions and risings of since, and grieves for them, he labours to Set his heart right;
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the heart is the Altar which sanctifies the gift.
the heart is the Altar which Sanctifies the gift.
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2 If we are to keep our hearts with all keeping, then it reproves four sorts of persons.
2 If we Are to keep our hearts with all keeping, then it reproves four sorts of Persons.
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1. Such as have no care at all about their hearts;
1. Such as have no care At all about their hearts;
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they will have a care to keep their land that it be not morgaged, but no care to keep their hearts.
they will have a care to keep their land that it be not mortgaged, but no care to keep their hearts.
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Salvation and blessedness depend upon the keeping of the heart, yet how few mind their hearts, they let the Divel get into their hearts.
Salvation and blessedness depend upon the keeping of the heart, yet how few mind their hearts, they let the devil get into their hearts.
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The Shepherd keeps his Flock, the Physitian keeps his Receits, the Lawyer keeps his Evidences, the Merchant keep his Wares, the Covetous man keeps his gold;
The Shepherd keeps his Flock, the physician keeps his Receits, the Lawyer keeps his Evidences, the Merchant keep his Wares, the Covetous man keeps his gold;
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but few that keep their hearts. Quest. Why do not men keep their hearts? Answ. 1. Because they study not the preciousness of them;
but few that keep their hearts. Quest. Why do not men keep their hearts? Answer 1. Because they study not the preciousness of them;
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what a treasure is the heart? it is divinely ennobled, it is capable of glory,
what a treasure is the heart? it is divinely ennobled, it is capable of glory,
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but few know the worth of this jewel. 2 Men keep not their hearts, because they are taken up in keeping other things. Cant. 1.6. My own vineyard have I not kept.
but few know the worth of this jewel. 2 Men keep not their hearts, Because they Are taken up in keeping other things. Cant 1.6. My own vineyard have I not kept.
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Many a man may say I have been cumbred about the world, I have been keeping my estate, tending my lusts,
Many a man may say I have been cumbered about the world, I have been keeping my estate, tending my Lustiest,
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but my own heart hath been neglected, my own vineyard have I not kept. Judas was keeping the bag, when he should have kept his heart.
but my own heart hath been neglected, my own vineyard have I not kept. Judas was keeping the bag, when he should have kept his heart.
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3. Men keep not their hearts, because they keep themselves in sloth;
3. Men keep not their hearts, Because they keep themselves in sloth;
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to keep the heart requires diligence, and few are willing to put themselves to the trouble;
to keep the heart requires diligence, and few Are willing to put themselves to the trouble;
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but should not a Merchant keep his books of account because he finds some trouble in it?
but should not a Merchant keep his books of account Because he finds Some trouble in it?
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4. Some think their hearts are so good, that they need not spend time about them to keep them.
4. some think their hearts Are so good, that they need not spend time about them to keep them.
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Many a bold sinner is presumptuously confident of heaven; he thinks he wants nothing but taking possession;
Many a bold sinner is presumptuously confident of heaven; he thinks he Wants nothing but taking possession;
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hence it is he never looks into his heart, or searcheth his evidences till it be too late.
hence it is he never looks into his heart, or Searches his evidences till it be too late.
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2. It reproves them, who when they should be keeping their hearts, fall asleep. Mat. 13.25. While men slept, the enemy came and sowed tares.
2. It reproves them, who when they should be keeping their hearts, fallen asleep. Mathew 13.25. While men slept, the enemy Come and sowed tares.
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When men are asleep, and neglect their spiritual watch, the Divel comes and sowes poysonful seeds in their hearts, seeds of malice, pride, lust;
When men Are asleep, and neglect their spiritual watch, the devil comes and sows poisonful seeds in their hearts, seeds of malice, pride, lust;
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they say when the Dragon is asleep, a jewel is taken out of his head; so the Divel takes away this jewel of the heart while men sleep in security;
they say when the Dragon is asleep, a jewel is taken out of his head; so the devil Takes away this jewel of the heart while men sleep in security;
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'tis death for a Souldier to fall asleep upon his guard.
it's death for a Soldier to fallen asleep upon his guard.
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3. It reproves them, who instead of keeping their hearts, have suffered them to be stollen away.
3. It reproves them, who instead of keeping their hearts, have suffered them to be stolen away.
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The love of the world hath stollen away mens hearts;
The love of the world hath stolen away men's hearts;
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we may make an hue and cry after hearts. Satan catcheth mens hearts with a golden bait;
we may make an hue and cry After hearts. Satan Catches men's hearts with a golden bait;
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this, this is the reason why preaching the Word doth so little good: Ministers preach to mens ears, but the world hath stollen away their hearts.
this, this is the reason why preaching the Word does so little good: Ministers preach to men's ears, but the world hath stolen away their hearts.
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4. It reproves those who keep half of their heart, but not all;
4. It reproves those who keep half of their heart, but not all;
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they have affections to good things, but let out some rooms of their heart to sin.
they have affections to good things, but let out Some rooms of their heart to since.
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H•rod did many things, but he let out one room of his heart to the Divel, he lived in incest . H•rod did many things, but he let out one room of his heart to the devil, he lived in Incest.
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The true mother would not have the childe divided;
The true mother would not have the child divided;
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God will not endure to have the heart divided, he will have the whole heart kept for him.
God will not endure to have the heart divided, he will have the Whole heart kept for him.
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3. It exhorts Christians to keep their hearts: Merchants complain of losses at Sea; but whatever we lose, if we can keep our hearts, we shall do well enough:
3. It exhorts Christians to keep their hearts: Merchant's complain of losses At Sea; but whatever we loose, if we can keep our hearts, we shall do well enough:
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Keep thy heart with all diligence. This is I confess an hard work;Keep thy heart with all diligence. This is I confess an hard work;
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Eliah found it easier to shut heaven by prayer, than to shut his heart from evil thoughts ; Elijah found it Easier to shut heaven by prayer, than to shut his heart from evil thoughts;
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but this is the work every good Christian must set upon, the keeping of his heart.
but this is the work every good Christian must Set upon, the keeping of his heart.
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Quest. But if my heart be evil, must I keep it? Answ. No, Cast away the evil of it, and keep that which is good;Quest. But if my heart be evil, must I keep it? Answer No, Cast away the evil of it, and keep that which is good;
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as when we candy fruit, we pare off the skin, cut out the core and rotten,
as when we candy fruit, we pare off the skin, Cut out the core and rotten,
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and preserve that which is best; so do with thy heart; what is evil in it cast away; what is good preserve;
and preserve that which is best; so do with thy heart; what is evil in it cast away; what is good preserve;
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if thy heart be hard, cast away the stone, keep it soft; if hypocritical, cut out the rotten, keep that which is sound;
if thy heart be hard, cast away the stone, keep it soft; if hypocritical, Cut out the rotten, keep that which is found;
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separate between the precious and the vile. The sin in thy heart throw away, the grace keep and cherish;
separate between the precious and the vile. The since in thy heart throw away, the grace keep and cherish;
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in a word, do with thy heart, as they in the Parable did with the Fish, Mat. 13.43. They gathered the good into vessels, but cast the bad away.
in a word, do with thy heart, as they in the Parable did with the Fish, Mathew 13.43. They gathered the good into vessels, but cast the bad away.
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This is the great Exhortation, Heart-custody; sinners look to your hearts; let not your hearts be bewitched, and stollen away with the pleasures of the world. Hos. 4.11. Whoredom and wine take away the heart;
This is the great Exhortation, Heart-custody; Sinners look to your hearts; let not your hearts be bewitched, and stolen away with the pleasures of the world. Hos. 4.11. Whoredom and wine take away the heart;
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many have drowned their hearts in wine.
many have drowned their hearts in wine.
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Clemens Alexandrinus reports of a certain Fish that hath not an heart distinguished from the belly as other fishes,Clemens Alexandrian reports of a certain Fish that hath not an heart distinguished from the belly as other Fish,
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but hath the heart in the belly; an emblem of Epicures, their heart is in their belly.
but hath the heart in the belly; an emblem of Epicureans, their heart is in their belly.
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Quest. What is the holy frame and posture in which I should keep my heart?Quest. What is the holy frame and posture in which I should keep my heart?
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Answ. Keep thy heart awake. Cant. 5.2. My heart waketh. Psal. 108.2. I my self will awake early ; Answer Keep thy heart awake. Cant 5.2. My heart waketh. Psalm 108.2. I my self will awake early;
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though we have been sluggish, yet now it is high time to awake out of sleep, Rom. 13.11. Take heed of sleeping in ignorance, impenitency, security;
though we have been sluggish, yet now it is high time to awake out of sleep, Rom. 13.11. Take heed of sleeping in ignorance, impenitency, security;
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the heart is naturally asleep, sin may be compared to sleep. 1. A man that is asleep, his senses are tyed up ;
the heart is naturally asleep, since may be compared to sleep. 1. A man that is asleep, his Senses Are tied up;
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so a sinner whose heart is asleep in sin, his spiritual senses are taken away, he is not sensible of sin or wrath, Eph. 4.19. He is going to hell, but knows it not, he laughs in his sleep.
so a sinner whose heart is asleep in since, his spiritual Senses Are taken away, he is not sensible of since or wrath, Ephesians 4.19. He is going to hell, but knows it not, he laughs in his sleep.
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2. Though in sleep the senses are bound, yet the fancy is let loose, the man dreams he is at a Banquet, Isa. 29.8,
2. Though in sleep the Senses Are bound, yet the fancy is let lose, the man dreams he is At a Banquet, Isaiah 29.8,
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So when the heart of a sinner is asleep in sin, yet his fancy is quick;
So when the heart of a sinner is asleep in since, yet his fancy is quick;
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he fancies that he is an heir of the promise, that God loves him, fancy is let loose. 3. Sleep hinders from action;
he fancies that he is an heir of the promise, that God loves him, fancy is let lose. 3. Sleep hinders from actium;
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he that is asleep, cannot work; so a sinner fallen asleep in sin, cannot work out his salvation.
he that is asleep, cannot work; so a sinner fallen asleep in since, cannot work out his salvation.
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4. A man asleep, is in danger to be robbed, his money or jewels may be taken away;
4. A man asleep, is in danger to be robbed, his money or Jewels may be taken away;
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so while the sinner is asleep, he may be robbed of his soul;
so while the sinner is asleep, he may be robbed of his soul;
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oh therefore keep thy heart awake, let the judgement of God on sinners be as an alarum to awaken thee, make that prayer of David, Psal. 13.3. Lighten mine eyes, that I sleep not the sleep of death.
o Therefore keep thy heart awake, let the judgement of God on Sinners be as an alarm to awaken thee, make that prayer of David, Psalm 13.3. Lighten mine eyes, that I sleep not the sleep of death.
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2. Keep thy heart jealous; towards others exercise charity, towards thy self jealousie; the better the heart is, the more suspitious:
2. Keep thy heart jealous; towards Others exercise charity, towards thy self jealousy; the better the heart is, the more suspicious:
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Satan hath a party within us; the heart is not true to its self, therefore it needs excubation and caution;
Satan hath a party within us; the heart is not true to its self, Therefore it needs excubation and caution;
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little did Hasael think what was in his heart, 2 Kings 8.13. Had one come to Noah, and said, Noah, Thou wilt be drunk shortly, he would have been ready to have defied him;
little did Hazael think what was in his heart, 2 Kings 8.13. Had one come to Noah, and said, Noah, Thou wilt be drunk shortly, he would have been ready to have defied him;
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there's all sin seminally in the heart;
there's all since seminally in the heart;
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whether will not the heart run, if we do not guard it? it will run to Idolatry, Atheisme, Incest: Be ever jealous;
whither will not the heart run, if we do not guard it? it will run to Idolatry, Atheism, Incest: Be ever jealous;
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jealousie breeds vigilancy, and vigilancy safety;
jealousy breeds vigilancy, and vigilancy safety;
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let thy heart be ever in thy eye, keep it in with the curben-bit of mortification.
let thy heart be ever in thy eye, keep it in with the Curben-bit of mortification.
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3. Keep thy heart serious; take heed of a light heart. Zeph. 3.11. His Prophets are light. The heart of the wicked is vain, and in this sense is said to be little worth, Prov. 10.20.
3. Keep thy heart serious; take heed of a Light heart. Zephaniah 3.11. His prophets Are Light. The heart of the wicked is vain, and in this sense is said to be little worth, Curae 10.20.
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If you put a feather in the scale, it weighs nothing; so feathery is the heart of a sinner;
If you put a feather in the scale, it weighs nothing; so feathery is the heart of a sinner;
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vanity swims on the top, and deceit lies at bottom:
vanity swims on the top, and deceit lies At bottom:
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Christ saith of the Sparrows, Are not two of them sold for a farthing? Matth. 10.29. Thousands of the sinners thoughts are not worth a farthing!
christ Says of the Sparrows, are not two of them sold for a farthing? Matthew 10.29. Thousands of the Sinners thoughts Are not worth a farthing!
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a light heart is like a ship without a ballast, it soon overturns; a vain heart will be unstable;
a Light heart is like a ship without a ballast, it soon overturns; a vain heart will be unstable;
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light things are blown every way;
Light things Are blown every Way;
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a flashy Christian is not broken for sin, sin seldome lies heavy on a light heart;
a flashy Christian is not broken for since, sin seldom lies heavy on a Light heart;
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keep the heart serious, fix it upon God. Psal. 57.7. O God my heart is fixed.
keep the heart serious, fix it upon God. Psalm 57.7. Oh God my heart is fixed.
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Grace consolidates the heart, and keeps it from floting in levity; poize thy heart with the thoughts of hell and judgement.
Grace consolidates the heart, and keeps it from floating in levity; poize thy heart with the thoughts of hell and judgement.
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4. Keep thy heart humble, 1 Pet. 5.5. That is the best frame of heart, which fits a man for Gods presence;
4. Keep thy heart humble, 1 Pet. 5.5. That is the best frame of heart, which fits a man for God's presence;
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the humble heart is the Valley where God delights to walk;
the humble heart is the Valley where God delights to walk;
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the house where he will take up his residence , Isa. 57. The humble heart doth sibi ipsi vilescere , it hath a low esteem of it self,
the house where he will take up his residence, Isaiah 57. The humble heart does sibi ipsi vilescere, it hath a low esteem of it self,
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and an high esteem of others, Phil. 4.3. The more humble the heart is, the more fertil in grace;
and an high esteem of Others, Philip 4.3. The more humble the heart is, the more fertile in grace;
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those Meadows which lie low, are the richest grounds: Keep thy heart humble, view thy own wants, and others perfections; the impostume of pride kills.
those Meadows which lie low, Are the Richest grounds: Keep thy heart humble, view thy own Wants, and Others perfections; the impostume of pride kills.
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The Eagle lifts up the Tortoise into the Aire, and then throws her down upon a rock, and breaks her ;
The Eagl lifts up the Tortoise into the Air, and then throws her down upon a rock, and breaks her;
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so the Divel lifts the heart up in pride, and so destroys it. 5. Keep thy heart sublime. Col. 3.1, 2. Seek those things which are above.
so the devil lifts the heart up in pride, and so Destroys it. 5. Keep thy heart sublime. Col. 3.1, 2. Seek those things which Are above.
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Keep down thy heart with the weight of humility, yet mount it up with the wing of heavenly-mindedness;
Keep down thy heart with the weight of humility, yet mount it up with the wing of Heavenly-mindedness;
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when the heart is touched with the loadstone of the Spirit, it ascends.
when the heart is touched with the Loadstone of the Spirit, it ascends.
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Thus you have seen the holy frame and posture the heart is to be kept in.
Thus you have seen the holy frame and posture the heart is to be kept in.
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Quest. What means is to be used for the keeping of the heart? 1. If you would keep your heart, keep the Word in your heart. Psal. 119.11. Thy Word have I hid in my heart, Rules for keeping the heart. Quest. What means is to be used for the keeping of the heart? 1. If you would keep your heart, keep the Word in your heart. Psalm 119.11. Thy Word have I hid in my heart, Rules for keeping the heart.
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that I might not sin against thee. The Word is a preservative and antidote to keep the heart from spiritual infection.that I might not sin against thee. The Word is a preservative and antidote to keep the heart from spiritual infection.
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What are all the golden precepts in the Word of God, but several receits for the keeping of the heart? if a Mariner would keep his ship, he must have his eye to the Star and the Compass; the best way to keep our hearts, is to sail by a Scripture-compass.
What Are all the golden Precepts in the Word of God, but several receits for the keeping of the heart? if a Mariner would keep his ship, he must have his eye to the Star and the Compass; the best Way to keep our hearts, is to sail by a Scripture-compass.
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2. If you would keep your heart, have a care what company you keep, incorporate your selves into the society of the Saints;
2. If you would keep your heart, have a care what company you keep, incorporate your selves into the society of the Saints;
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when the people of God are together, they heat and quicken one another; their counsels are seasonable, their prayers helpful.
when the people of God Are together, they heat and quicken one Another; their Counsels Are seasonable, their Prayers helpful.
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That ship is most likely to be preserved from Pirates, which goes with a Convoy:
That ship is most likely to be preserved from Pirates, which Goes with a Convoy:
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Christian, Wouldst thou keep thy heart safe in thy voyage to heaven, let the communion of Saints be thy Convoy, take heed of coming near such as are irreligious, they are infectious, and will poyson thy heart;
Christian, Wouldst thou keep thy heart safe in thy voyage to heaven, let the communion of Saints be thy Convoy, take heed of coming near such as Are irreligious, they Are infectious, and will poison thy heart;
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let thy delight be in them that excell in vertue, Psal 16.3. The Saints carry the Lanthorn of the Word along with them, it is good to walk with them that carry the light.
let thy delight be in them that excel in virtue, Psalm 16.3. The Saints carry the Lantern of the Word along with them, it is good to walk with them that carry the Light.
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3. If you would keep your heart, watch over your passions; the heart is ready to be destroyed by its own passion,
3. If you would keep your heart, watch over your passion; the heart is ready to be destroyed by its own passion,
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as the Vessel is to be overturned with the Sail;
as the Vessel is to be overturned with the Sail;
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the heart doth sometimes sink in sorrow, swell with anger, and abound excessively with carnal joy.
the heart does sometime sink in sorrow, swell with anger, and abound excessively with carnal joy.
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Diagoras seeing his three sons in one day crowned Conquerors, dyed for joy. Passion transports beyond the bounds of reason, 'tis a kind of phrensie that possesseth.Diagoras seeing his three Sons in one day crowned Conquerors, died for joy. Passion transports beyond the bounds of reason, it's a kind of frenzy that Possesses.
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Lay the curben-bit of restraint upon your passions, or your hearts will run wilde in sin;
Lay the Curben-bit of restraint upon your passion, or your hearts will run wild in since;
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take heed of enflaming your spirits, as a man would avoid those wines and strong waters that may heat his blood;
take heed of enflaming your spirits, as a man would avoid those wines and strong waters that may heat his blood;
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cut off all occasions that may awaken this FURY, take away the fuel that feeds this fire.
Cut off all occasions that may awaken this FURY, take away the fuel that feeds this fire.
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When this viper of passion begins to gather heat, pray it down: Prayer, saith Luther, takes down the swelling of the soul,
When this viper of passion begins to gather heat, pray it down: Prayer, Says Luther, Takes down the swelling of the soul,
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and abates the heat of inordinate affections. How dangerous are these fiery exhalations! Moses in a passion spake unadvisedly with his lips, Psal. 106.33.
and abates the heat of inordinate affections. How dangerous Are these fiery exhalations! Moses in a passion spoke unadvisedly with his lips, Psalm 106.33.
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A man in a rage is like a ship in a Tempest, that hath neither Pilot or Sails ▪ or Oars to help it,
A man in a rage is like a ship in a Tempest, that hath neither Pilot or Sails ▪ or Oars to help it,
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but is exposed to the Waves and Rocks; how many have lost their hearts in a storm!
but is exposed to the Waves and Rocks; how many have lost their hearts in a storm!
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4. If you would keep your heart, keep all the passages to your heart; he that would keep a City, keeps the Forts and Outworks;
4. If you would keep your heart, keep all the passages to your heart; he that would keep a city, keeps the Forts and Outworks;
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keep especially the two Portals of the heart fast, the eye and the ear. 1. Keep the eye; the eye oft sets the heart on fire.
keep especially the two Portals of the heart fast, the eye and the ear. 1. Keep the eye; the eye oft sets the heart on fire.
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Job did make a Covenant with his eyes, Job 31.1. The Serpent sometimes creeps in through the Window or Casement into a Room; Job did make a Covenant with his eyes, Job 31.1. The Serpent sometime creeps in through the Window or Casement into a Room;
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the old Serpent the Divel, creeps through the Casement of the eye into the heart; the eye is taster to the appetite.
the old Serpent the devil, creeps through the Casement of the eye into the heart; the eye is taster to the appetite.
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First Eve saw the Tree was good for food, then she took of the fruit, Gen. 3.6. Look to the eye;
First Eve saw the Tree was good for food, then she took of the fruit, Gen. 3.6. Look to the eye;
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some of the Heathens have pulled out their eyes, because they would not be enticed by impure objects.
Some of the heathens have pulled out their eyes, Because they would not be enticed by impure objects.
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I say not pull out the eye, only keep the Portal shut; the Romans never did let their prisoners go abroad but their Keepers went with them;
I say not pull out the eye, only keep the Portal shut; the Romans never did let their Prisoners go abroad but their Keepers went with them;
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never send thine eyes abroad, but send their Keepers with them. 2. Keep the ear; much sin is conveyed to the heart through the ear;
never send thine eyes abroad, but send their Keepers with them. 2. Keep the ear; much since is conveyed to the heart through the ear;
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the Apostle calls it NONLATINALPHABET, corrupt communication, Eph. 4.29. Because impure discourse corrupts and poysons the heart.
the Apostle calls it, corrupt communication, Ephesians 4.29. Because impure discourse corrupts and poisons the heart.
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Keep thy ear open to God, and shut to sin;
Keep thy ear open to God, and shut to since;
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deafen thy ears to the lies of the slanderer and heretick, let not him have thy ear, who comes to rob thee of thy heart.
deafen thy ears to the lies of the slanderer and heretic, let not him have thy ear, who comes to rob thee of thy heart.
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5. If you would keep your heart, get Christ into your heart. Eph. 3.17. That Christ may dwell in your heart: Nothing can hurt but sin;
5. If you would keep your heart, get christ into your heart. Ephesians 3.17. That christ may dwell in your heart: Nothing can hurt but since;
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if Christ be in the heart, he will purifie it, his Spirit is the refiners fire, Mal. 3.2.
if christ be in the heart, he will purify it, his Spirit is the refiners fire, Malachi 3.2.
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If Christ be in the heart, he will adorn it, he will bring in the rich furniture of his graces,
If christ be in the heart, he will adorn it, he will bring in the rich furniture of his graces,
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and so beautifie the hidden man of the heart, 1 Pet 3.4. If Christ be in the heart, he will defend it;
and so beautify the hidden man of the heart, 1 Pet 3.4. If christ be in the heart, he will defend it;
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the Castle of the heart can never be taken, if Christ be in it! Let Satan dig his Mines, lay his Train of powder, shoot his Balls of wilde-fire;
the Castle of the heart can never be taken, if christ be in it! Let Satan dig his Mines, lay his Train of powder, shoot his Balls of wildfire;
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if the Lord of Hosts pitch his Tent in the heart, it can never be taken by storm.if the Lord of Hosts pitch his Tent in the heart, it can never be taken by storm.
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6. If you would keep your hearts, have a care to keep your thoughts. Jer. 4.14.
6. If you would keep your hearts, have a care to keep your thoughts. Jer. 4.14.
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How long shall vain thoughts lodge within thee? What though you set a watch before the door of the lips,How long shall vain thoughts lodge within thee? What though you Set a watch before the door of the lips,
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if you let your heart run out in vain impure thoughts? the heart is the presence-chamber which is to be kept for God;
if you let your heart run out in vain impure thoughts? the heart is the presence-chamber which is to be kept for God;
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vain thoughts defile the Room, and make it unfit for God to come into. The thoughts make way for sin;
vain thoughts defile the Room, and make it unfit for God to come into. The thoughts make Way for since;
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while the mind is musing, the heart burns.
while the mind is musing, the heart burns.
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David let his heart rove into wanton thoughts, and that made way for the act of adultery, 2 Sam. 11.4. Thoughts are Purveyers for sin;David let his heart rove into wanton thoughts, and that made Way for the act of adultery, 2 Sam. 11.4. Thoughts Are Purveyors for since;
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they do first start sin, and then the heart hunts it. 7. If you would keep your heart, keep your accounts well;
they do First start since, and then the heart hunt's it. 7. If you would keep your heart, keep your accounts well;
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bring thy heart often to trial, put queries to thy heart;
bring thy heart often to trial, put queries to thy heart;
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O my heart what dost thou? whether goest thou? see what work lies undone, what sin thou hast to bewail, what grace to strengthen;
Oh my heart what dost thou? whither goest thou? see what work lies undone, what since thou hast to bewail, what grace to strengthen;
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search thy evidences, examine thy title to Christ, 2 Cor. 13.5. Traverse things narrowly in thy soul, see if there be no sin countenanced;
search thy evidences, examine thy title to christ, 2 Cor. 13.5. Traverse things narrowly in thy soul, see if there be no since countenanced;
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search as Israel did for Leven, keep a Diary in thy heart, see how things go in thy soul, be not a stranger at home;
search as Israel did for Leven, keep a Diary in thy heart, see how things go in thy soul, be not a stranger At home;
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for want of this p•lying with the heart, many are kept in the dark, and understand not the true state of their souls;
for want of this p•lying with the heart, many Are kept in the dark, and understand not the true state of their Souls;
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they live known to others, but dye unknown to themselves. O what wisdom is it for a Christian to be much with his own heart;
they live known to Others, but die unknown to themselves. Oh what Wisdom is it for a Christian to be much with his own heart;
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he that would keep his Estate, must keep his Account-books well. Christian, redeem time every day to turn over the book of conscience;
he that would keep his Estate, must keep his Account-books well. Christian, Redeem time every day to turn over the book of conscience;
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trade with thy own heart, it will be stealing out to sin, call it often to account.
trade with thy own heart, it will be stealing out to since, call it often to account.
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Seneca would every night when his candle was out, ask himself what he had done that day? often reckonings keep God and the conscience friends.Senecca would every night when his candle was out, ask himself what he had done that day? often reckonings keep God and the conscience Friends.
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8. If you would keep your heat, set fences about your heart; those who would keep fruit or flowers, fence them in.
8. If you would keep your heat, Set fences about your heart; those who would keep fruit or flowers, fence them in.
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There are foure Fences we should set about our hearts to keep them. 1. The fear of God. Prov. 23.17. Be thou in the fear of the Lord all the day long.
There Are foure Fences we should Set about our hearts to keep them. 1. The Fear of God. Curae 23.17. Be thou in the Fear of the Lord all the day long.
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As in natural fear the spirits recoil to the heart to keep it; so the fear of God preserves the heart;
As in natural Fear the spirits recoil to the heart to keep it; so the Fear of God preserves the heart;
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fear puts an holy awe upon the soul, and keeps it from sinful excursions; fear bolts the door of the heart against vanity. Prov. 16.6. By the fear of the Lord men depart from evil.
Fear puts an holy awe upon the soul, and keeps it from sinful excursions; Fear bolts the door of the heart against vanity. Curae 16.6. By the Fear of the Lord men depart from evil.
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As a Noble-mans Porter stands at the gate to keep out every thing that is unseemly from being brought into the house;
As a Nobleman's Porter Stands At the gate to keep out every thing that is unseemly from being brought into the house;
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so the fear of God stands as an armed man at the gate of the heart, to keep out tentations from entrings;
so the Fear of God Stands as an armed man At the gate of the heart, to keep out tentations from enterings;
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fear lies sentinel, it stands as a Watchman on the Tower, and looks every way to see what danger is approaching;
Fear lies sentinel, it Stands as a Watchman on the Tower, and looks every Way to see what danger is approaching;
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fear will not admit any thing into the soul which is dishonourable to God. 2. Love without fear, makes us presume;
Fear will not admit any thing into the soul which is dishonourable to God. 2. Love without Fear, makes us presume;
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and fear without love, makes us despair; the love of God is the most forcible Argument to prevail with an ingenious spirit.
and Fear without love, makes us despair; the love of God is the most forcible Argument to prevail with an ingenious Spirit.
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Thus love argues, Hath God given me Christ? hath he joynted me in the promises? hath he setled a Reversion of heaven upon me? and shall I walk unworthy of this love? shall I voluntarily sin against this God? No, I will rather dye than sin;
Thus love argues, Hath God given me christ? hath he jointed me in the promises? hath he settled a Reversion of heaven upon me? and shall I walk unworthy of this love? shall I voluntarily sin against this God? No, I will rather die than since;
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this made Anselm say, Let me rather fall into hell than sin; wouldst thou keep thy heart, environ it with love, death cannot break this fence.
this made Anselm say, Let me rather fallen into hell than since; Wouldst thou keep thy heart, environ it with love, death cannot break this fence.
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3. Faith; this is call'd a shield, Ephes. 6.16. The shield fenceth the head, guards the vitals;
3. Faith; this is called a shield, Ephesians 6.16. The shield fenceth the head, guards the vitals;
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this blessed shield of faith preserves the heart from danger.
this blessed shield of faith preserves the heart from danger.
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The shield defends all the Armour, the Helmet and Breast-plate. The shield of faith defends the other graces ▪ the Breast-plate of love, the Helmet of hope, the Girdle of truth.
The shield defends all the Armour, the Helmet and Breastplate. The shield of faith defends the other graces ▪ the Breastplate of love, the Helmet of hope, the Girdle of truth.
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When Satan strikes at a Christians heart, faith beats back the blow, and wounds the head of the old Serpent. 1 Pet. 5.9. Whom resist stedfast in faith;
When Satan strikes At a Christians heart, faith beats back the blow, and wounds the head of the old Serpent. 1 Pet. 5.9. Whom resist steadfast in faith;
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faith is the best safeguard, faith brings in peace. Rom. 15.13. Peace in believing. And peace fortifies the heart, Phil. 4.7. The peace of God shall keep your heart.
faith is the best safeguard, faith brings in peace. Rom. 15.13. Peace in believing. And peace fortifies the heart, Philip 4.7. The peace of God shall keep your heart.
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4. A good conscience. The heart is placed in the midst of the body;
4. A good conscience. The heart is placed in the midst of the body;
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and as it is strongly secured with ribs about it, so it hath a film over it in which it is kept, call'd by the Greeks NONLATINALPHABET.
and as it is strongly secured with ribs about it, so it hath a film over it in which it is kept, called by the Greeks.
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To the ribs about the heart which fence it, I may compare the graces;
To the ribs about the heart which fence it, I may compare the graces;
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to the film in which the heart is kept, I may compare a good conscience, this keeps the soul that nothing can annoy it.
to the film in which the heart is kept, I may compare a good conscience, this keeps the soul that nothing can annoy it.
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— Murus Aheneus esto, &c. — Good conscience is a brazeen wall about the Castle of the heart;
— Murus Aheneus esto, etc. — Good conscience is a brazeen wall about the Castle of the heart;
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these are the fences that keep the heart.
these Are the fences that keep the heart.
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9. If you would have your hearts kept, beg of God that he would keep them for you;
9. If you would have your hearts kept, beg of God that he would keep them for you;
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set not about this work in your own strength, but look higher, go to God, he is the great Lord-Keeper. Psal. 121.5. The Lord is thy Keeper ;
Set not about this work in your own strength, but look higher, go to God, he is the great Lord-keeper. Psalm 121.5. The Lord is thy Keeper;
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it is good to go alwayes with such a Keeper;
it is good to go always with such a Keeper;
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this is the reason none of the Saints are lost, because the Lord is their Keeper. 1 Pet. 1.5. Who are kept by the power of God.
this is the reason none of the Saints Are lost, Because the Lord is their Keeper. 1 Pet. 1.5. Who Are kept by the power of God.
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Every Ward hath a Guardian to keep him; choose God for thy Guardan, they are safe whom God keeps;
Every Ward hath a Guardian to keep him; choose God for thy Guardan, they Are safe whom God keeps;
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lock up thy heart with God, and give him the Key.
lock up thy heart with God, and give him the Key.
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The Motives that may perswade us to look after the keeping of our hearts, are these. The Motives that may persuade us to look After the keeping of our hearts, Are these.
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1. If we do not keep our hearts, the Divel will keep them;
1. If we do not keep our hearts, the devil will keep them;
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shall we let Satan have them? when a rude Army gets into a Town, what work do they make? what Rapines, Plunders, Massacres? when Satan possesseth hearts, he carries them at last violently (as he did the Swine) into the Sea, Satan is first crafty, then cruel.
shall we let Satan have them? when a rude Army gets into a Town, what work do they make? what Rapines, Plunders, Massacres? when Satan Possesses hearts, he carries them At last violently (as he did the Swine) into the Sea, Satan is First crafty, then cruel.
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1. He is crafty; his work is to fish for hearts, and he is very subtile;
1. He is crafty; his work is to Fish for hearts, and he is very subtle;
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he hath his NONLATINALPHABET, his policies and stratagems, 2 Cor. 2.11. 1. He observes the humours of the body, and layes sutable baits;
he hath his, his policies and stratagems, 2 Cor. 2.11. 1. He observes the humours of the body, and lays suitable baits;
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the Divel cannot know the heart, but he may observe the temper and constitution ; he tempts a sanguine man with beauty, a covetous man wich gold;
the devil cannot know the heart, but he may observe the temper and constitution; he tempts a sanguine man with beauty, a covetous man which gold;
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as the Husband-man knows what ground is fit for Barley, what for Wheat;
as the Husbandman knows what ground is fit for Barley, what for Wheat;
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Satan hath not been a Tempter so long, but by this time hath gained experience, having commenced Master of his black Art.
Satan hath not been a Tempter so long, but by this time hath gained experience, having commenced Master of his black Art.
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2. Satan baits his hook with Religion, he tempts to sin under a pretext of piety,
2. Satan baits his hook with Religion, he tempts to sin under a pretext of piety,
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thus transforming himself into an Angel of light.
thus transforming himself into an Angel of Light.
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He tempts some to make away themselves, that they may not live any longer to sin against God.
He tempts Some to make away themselves, that they may not live any longer to since against God.
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Who would suspect Satan, when he comes as a Divine, and quotes Scripture? Thus cunningly doth the Divel angle for hearts.
Who would suspect Satan, when he comes as a Divine, and quotes Scripture? Thus cunningly does the devil angle for hearts.
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2. Having once gotten his prey, he is cruel; his cruelty exceeds the rage of all Tyrants;
2. Having once got his prey, he is cruel; his cruelty exceeds the rage of all Tyrants;
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we read of Hannibal, Antiochus, Nero, who caused the Christians to be put in Coats, laid over with pitch and brimstone, burning all night, that they might be a living Torch to them that passed by;
we read of Hannibal, Antiochus, Nero, who caused the Christians to be put in Coats, laid over with pitch and brimstone, burning all night, that they might be a living Torch to them that passed by;
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this is nothing to the unparallel'd barbarisme and cruelty of Satan; his name is Apollyon, Devourer;
this is nothing to the unparalleled barbarism and cruelty of Satan; his name is Apollyon, Devourer;
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he rent and tore the man in whom he was, and threw him into the fire, Matth. 17.15.
he rend and tore the man in whom he was, and threw him into the fire, Matthew 17.15.
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If he was so fierce when he was chained, what will he do when he hath full power? when he had taken away all Jobs Estate, smitten his body full of soars,
If he was so fierce when he was chained, what will he do when he hath full power? when he had taken away all Jobs Estate, smitten his body full of soars,
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and thrown the house upon his children, yet all this was in the Divels account but a touch of the finger, Job 1.11.
and thrown the house upon his children, yet all this was in the Devils account but a touch of the finger, Job 1.11.
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If the touch of his finger be so heavy, what will the weight of his loyns be? Oh then if Satan be so subtile in fishing for hearts,
If the touch of his finger be so heavy, what will the weight of his loins be? O then if Satan be so subtle in fishing for hearts,
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and so savage when he gets mens hearts, let us have a care to keep our hearts;
and so savage when he gets men's hearts, let us have a care to keep our hearts;
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if we do not keep them, Satan will keep them for us, and then see what havock he will make.
if we do not keep them, Satan will keep them for us, and then see what havoc he will make.
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2. He that keeps his heart, keeps his peace;
2. He that keeps his heart, keeps his peace;
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whence are our perturbations and disquiets, but from the neglect of our spiritual watch? he that keeps his heart all day, may lie down in peace at night, Psal. 4.8. What a comfort will this be to a Christian in every condition!
whence Are our perturbations and disquiets, but from the neglect of our spiritual watch? he that keeps his heart all day, may lie down in peace At night, Psalm 4.8. What a Comfort will this be to a Christian in every condition!
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in a low condition, when he thinks thus with himself, Though I have lost my friends and estate,in a low condition, when he thinks thus with himself, Though I have lost my Friends and estate,
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yet I have kept my heart; in a sick condition; we shall shortly be chained to a sick-bed;
yet I have kept my heart; in a sick condition; we shall shortly be chained to a sickbed;
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but when a Christian shall keep his bed, it will be no small comfort to him that he hath kept his heart;
but when a Christian shall keep his Bed, it will be no small Comfort to him that he hath kept his heart;
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in a dying condition; death may take away the life, but not the heart; that jewel God layes claim to,in a dying condition; death may take away the life, but not the heart; that jewel God lays claim to,
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and it is kept for him.
and it is kept for him.
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8. One may lose other races and not be miserable; but he cannot lose this race in Religion but he must needs be so.
8. One may loose other races and not be miserable; but he cannot loose this raze in Religion but he must needs be so.
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In other races a man does but lose his wager; but if he falls short of this spiritual race, he loseth his soul;
In other races a man does but loose his wager; but if he falls short of this spiritual raze, he loses his soul;
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how seasonable therefore is that Apostolical caution, Heb. 4.1. NONLATINALPHABET, Let us fear, lest we should come short.
how seasonable Therefore is that Apostolical caution, Hebrew 4.1., Let us Fear, lest we should come short.
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The third thing to be insisted on, is, Why we must run this race of Christianity. There are three Reasons;
The third thing to be insisted on, is, Why we must run this raze of Christianity. There Are three Reasons;
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1. Because God hath set us this race. Heb. 12.1. Let us run the race that is set before us.
1. Because God hath Set us this raze. Hebrew 12.1. Let us run the raze that is Set before us.
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It is not Arbitrary, it is not left to our choice whether we will run or no, God hath set us the race; Gods commands carry power and Soveraignty in them:
It is not Arbitrary, it is not left to our choice whither we will run or no, God hath Set us the raze; God's commands carry power and Sovereignty in them:
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If a General bids his Army march, they must march. There's no disputing duty at the Word of God;
If a General bids his Army march, they must march. There's no disputing duty At the Word of God;
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the heavens drop down their dew, the stars set themselves in Battalio, the earth thrusts forth a crop, the Sea is bridled in,
the heavens drop down their due, the Stars Set themselves in Battalion, the earth thrusts forth a crop, the Sea is bridled in,
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and dare not go a step farther:
and Dare not go a step farther:
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If inanimate creatures obey the word of command, much more those who are endued with reason;
If inanimate creatures obey the word of command, much more those who Are endued with reason;
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when God saith Run the race, we must run. 2. There's no other way to get to heaven but by running the race;
when God Says Run the raze, we must run. 2. There's no other Way to get to heaven but by running the raze;
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by nature we are far distant from the gole, and if we would have heaven we must run for it;
by nature we Are Far distant from the goal, and if we would have heaven we must run for it;
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a man can no more get to heaven that doth not run this race, than one can get to his journeys end, that never sets a step in the way. 2 Pet. 1.10. Give diligence to make your calling and election sure, for so an entrance shall be ministred to you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom.
a man can no more get to heaven that does not run this raze, than one can get to his journeys end, that never sets a step in the Way. 2 Pet. 1.10. Give diligence to make your calling and election sure, for so an Entrance shall be ministered to you abundantly into the everlasting Kingdom.
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3. Our time alotted to us is short; Job compares our life to a swift Post: Job 9.25. My dayes are swifter than a Post.
3. Our time allotted to us is short; Job compares our life to a swift Post: Job 9.25. My days Are swifter than a Post.
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The Poets painted Time with wings; if Time flies, we had need run; the night of death hastens, and there is no running a race in the night.
The Poets painted Time with wings; if Time flies, we had need run; the night of death hastens, and there is no running a raze in the night.
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1. It shows us that the businesse of Religion is no idle thing, we must put forth all our strength and vigour. — Herculem duri celebrant labores;
1. It shows us that the business of Religion is no idle thing, we must put forth all our strength and vigour. — Herculem Duri celebrant labores;
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Ille Centauros domuit superbos, Cerberum traxit triplici catena; Ultimus coelum labor in reflexo Sustulit collo, &c. Claud. Religion is a race;
Isle Centauros domuit Superbos, Cerberum traxit triplici catena; Ultimus coelum labour in reflexo Sustulit Cologne, etc. Claud. Religion is a raze;
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we must run, and so run; 'tis an hard thing to be a Christian;
we must run, and so run; it's an hard thing to be a Christian;
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alas then what shall we say to them that stand all the day idle? Come to many,
alas then what shall we say to them that stand all the day idle? Come to many,
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and one would think they had no race to run; they put their hand in their bosome, Pro. 19.24. Is that a fit posture for him that is to run a race? They stretch themselves upon their couches, Amos 6.4.
and one would think they had no raze to run; they put their hand in their bosom, Pro 19.24. Is that a fit posture for him that is to run a raze? They stretch themselves upon their couches, Amos 6.4.
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they had rather lie soft, than run hard; many would have heaven come to them, but they are loth to run to it;
they had rather lie soft, than run hard; many would have heaven come to them, but they Are loath to run to it;
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if salvation would drop as a ripe fig into the mouth of the eater, Nahum 3.12. men could like it well, but they are loath to set upon running a race;
if salvation would drop as a ripe fig into the Mouth of the eater, Nahum 3.12. men could like it well, but they Are loath to Set upon running a raze;
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but never think to be sav'd upon such easie terms: the life of a Christian is not like a Noblemans life;
but never think to be saved upon such easy terms: the life of a Christian is not like a Nobleman's life;
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the Nobleman hath his rents brought in by his Steward whether he wake or sleep;
the Nobleman hath his rends brought in by his Steward whither he wake or sleep;
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think not that salvation will be brought to you when you are stretching your selves on your beds of ivory;
think not that salvation will be brought to you when you Are stretching your selves on your Beds of ivory;
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if you would have the prize, run the race.
if you would have the prize, run the raze.
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The passenger in the ship, whether he sit in the Cabinet, or lie on the Couch, is brought safe to shore;
The Passenger in the ship, whither he fit in the Cabinet, or lie on the Couch, is brought safe to shore;
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but there is no getting to the heavenly port without rowing hard. Zacheus ran before to see Jesus, Luke 19.4.
but there is no getting to the heavenly port without rowing hard. Zacchaeus ran before to see jesus, Lycia 19.4.
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If we would have a sight of God in glory, we must run this race: we cannot have the world without labour, and would we have heaven?
If we would have a sighed of God in glory, we must run this raze: we cannot have the world without labour, and would we have heaven?
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2. If the life of Christianity be a race, this is that may justifie the godly in the haste which they make to heaven. Psal. 119.60. I made haste and delayed not to keeep thy Commandements.
2. If the life of Christianity be a raze, this is that may justify the godly in the haste which they make to heaven. Psalm 119.60. I made haste and delayed not to keeep thy commandments.
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Carnal spirits say, What need you make such haste? why are you so strict and precise? why do you runne so fast? fair and softly, a more easie pace will serve;
Carnal spirits say, What need you make such haste? why Are you so strict and precise? why do you run so fast? fair and softly, a more easy pace will serve;
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oh but may a Christian reply, Religion is a race, I cannot run too fast, nor hardly fast enough:
o but may a Christian reply, Religion is a raze, I cannot run too fast, nor hardly fast enough:
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If any had ask'd St. Paul why he ran so fast, and pressed forward to the mark, he would have answered, he was in a race.
If any had asked Saint Paul why he ran so fast, and pressed forward to the mark, he would have answered, he was in a raze.
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Here is that may justifie the Saints of God in their zeal and activity for heaven;
Here is that may justify the Saints of God in their zeal and activity for heaven;
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they are Racers, and a race cannot be run too fast:
they Are Racers, and a raze cannot be run too fast:
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The blind world is ready to judge all zeal madness; but have we not cause the to put on with all speed,
The blind world is ready to judge all zeal madness; but have we not cause thee to put on with all speed,
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when it is a matter of life and death; if we do not run, and so run, we shall never obtain the prize;
when it is a matter of life and death; if we do not run, and so run, we shall never obtain the prize;
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if a man were to run for a wager of three or four millions, would he not run with all celerity and swiftness? 1 Sam. 21.8. The Kings business requires haste:
if a man were to run for a wager of three or four millions, would he not run with all celerity and swiftness? 1 Sam. 21.8. The Kings business requires haste:
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If any should say to us, Whether so fast? why so much praying and weeping? we may say as David, The Kings business requires haste.
If any should say to us, Whither so fast? why so much praying and weeping? we may say as David, The Kings business requires haste.
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God hath set me a race to run, and I must not linger or loyter. The haste Abigail made to the King, 1 Sam. 25.34. prevented her death, and the massacre of Nabals family;
God hath Set me a raze to run, and I must not linger or loiter. The haste Abigail made to the King, 1 Sam. 25.34. prevented her death, and the massacre of Nabals family;
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our haste in the heavenly race will prevent damnation.
our haste in the heavenly raze will prevent damnation.
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This may plead for a Christian in his eager pursuit after holinesse, against all the calumnies and censures of the wicked.
This may plead for a Christian in his eager pursuit After holiness, against all the calumnies and censures of the wicked.
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1. It reproves them that run a contrary race, not the race God hath set them,
1. It reproves them that run a contrary raze, not the raze God hath Set them,
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but the race the Divel hath set them, the race of iniquity. — qui virilius peccant;
but the raze the devil hath Set them, the raze of iniquity. — qui virilius peccant;
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who sacrifice their lives to Bacchus; they make haste, but not to heaven ▪ they make haste to fulfill their lust•, Prov. 6.18. they make haste to swear, to be drunk, they are swift to shed blood; Isa. 59.7. their feet run to evil. who sacrifice their lives to Bacchus; they make haste, but not to heaven ▪ they make haste to fulfil their lust•, Curae 6.18. they make haste to swear, to be drunk, they Are swift to shed blood; Isaiah 59.7. their feet run to evil.
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The sinner in regard of the haste he makes in sin, is compared to a swift Dromedary, Jer. 2.23. a wicked mans swiftness in sin is like Absaloms riding on his Mule: 2 Sam. 18.9.
The sinner in regard of the haste he makes in since, is compared to a swift Dromedary, Jer. 2.23. a wicked men swiftness in since is like Absaloms riding on his Mule: 2 Sam. 18.9.
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The Mule went under the thick boughs of an Oake, and his head caught hold of the Oake, The Mule went under the thick boughs of an Oak, and his head caught hold of the Oak,
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and he was taken up between the heaven and the earth. Sinners make haste to sin as a bird hastens to the snare;and he was taken up between the heaven and the earth. Sinners make haste to since as a bird hastens to the snare;
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they run as the swine possessed with the Divels, ran into the Sea and were drowned, Mark 5.13. Oh what haste do men make to hell, as if they feared the gates would be shut e•e they could get thither!
they run as the Swine possessed with the Devils, ran into the Sea and were drowned, Mark 5.13. O what haste do men make to hell, as if they feared the gates would be shut e•e they could get thither!
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what needs this speed? why do they run so fast to prison? the sins men commit in haste, they will repent at leasure;
what needs this speed? why do they run so fast to prison? the Sins men commit in haste, they will Repent At leisure;
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Achan make haste to the wedge of gold; but now he hath time enough to repent of it: achan make haste to the wedge of gold; but now he hath time enough to Repent of it:
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Sin is an unhappy race, a damnable race; will it not be bitterness in the end? 2 Sam. 2.26.
since is an unhappy raze, a damnable raze; will it not be bitterness in the end? 2 Sam. 2.26.
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when men come to the end of that race, instead of a Crown, behold chains of darkness, Jude 6.
when men come to the end of that raze, instead of a Crown, behold chains of darkness, U^de 6.
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2. It reproves them who instead of running the race of Gods Commandements, spend all their time in joviality and mirth,
2. It reproves them who instead of running the raze of God's commandments, spend all their time in joviality and mirth,
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as if their life were rather a daunce than a race. Job 21.12, 13. They take the Timbrel and Harp,
as if their life were rather a dance than a raze. Job 21.12, 13. They take the Timbrel and Harp,
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and rejoyce at the sound of the Organ, they spend their dayes in mirth; they are at their musick when they should be at their race: Amos 6.4. That chaunt to the sound of the Viol, that drink wine in bowls, and anoint themselves with the chief oyntments. and rejoice At the found of the Organ, they spend their days in mirth; they Are At their music when they should be At their raze: Amos 6.4. That chant to the found of the Violent, that drink wine in bowls, and anoint themselves with the chief ointments.
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'Tis hard to have two heavens; some are all for pleasure;
It's hard to have two heavens; Some Are all for pleasure;
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NONLATINALPHABET: they are like those hunting-dogs Diodorus Siculus speaks of, while they run among the sweet flowers, they smell to the flowers,
: they Are like those hunting-dogs Diodorus Siculus speaks of, while they run among the sweet flowers, they smell to the flowers,
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and lose sent of the Hare, and leave off their game.
and loose sent of the Hare, and leave off their game.
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So while many are among the sweet flowers, the delights and pleasures of the world, they fall a smelling to these flowers, and leave off their race.
So while many Are among the sweet flowers, the delights and pleasures of the world, they fallen a smelling to these flowers, and leave off their raze.
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〈 ◊ 〉 sub dulci melle latent venena. — These go merrily to hell; I may say as Solomon, Prov. 14.13. The end of that mirth is heaviness. 〈 ◊ 〉 sub Dulce melle latent Venena. — These go merrily to hell; I may say as Solomon, Curae 14.13. The end of that mirth is heaviness.
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3. If Religion be a race, it reproves them that are slow-paced in Religion, who creep, but do not run; their motion is like the motion of the eighth Sphere, slow and dull; they should be like the Sun in the firmament which is swift,
3. If Religion be a raze, it reproves them that Are slow-paced in Religion, who creep, but do not run; their motion is like the motion of the eighth Sphere, slow and dull; they should be like the Sun in the firmament which is swift,
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when they are like Sun on the Dial which moves very slow;
when they Are like Sun on the Dial which moves very slow;
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many Christians move so heavily in the wayes of God, that it is hard for standers by to judge whether they make any progress or no;
many Christians move so heavily in the ways of God, that it is hard for standers by to judge whither they make any progress or no;
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they are hasty in their passion, but slow of heart to believe, Luke 24.25.
they Are hasty in their passion, but slow of heart to believe, Lycia 24.25.
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what haste did Israel make in their march when Pharaoh was pursuing them? what need have Christians to expedite their race,
what haste did Israel make in their march when Pharaoh was pursuing them? what need have Christians to expedite their raze,
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when the Divel is behind pursuing, and ready to overtake them, and make them lose the prize!
when the devil is behind pursuing, and ready to overtake them, and make them loose the prize!
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we read in the Law that God would not have the Asse offered in sacrifice, he hates a dull temper of soul;
we read in the Law that God would not have the Ass offered in sacrifice, he hates a dull temper of soul;
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the Snaile was accounted unclean, Levit. 11.30. the slow-paced Christian will be taken tardy at last, and misse of the prize.
the Snail was accounted unclean, Levit. 11.30. the slow-paced Christian will be taken tardy At last, and miss of the prize.
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4. It reproves those who begin the race of Christianity, but do not persevere to the end of the race, they faint by the way:
4. It reproves those who begin the raze of Christianity, but do not persevere to the end of the raze, they faint by the Way:
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Ye did run well, who did hinder you that ye should not obey the truth? Gal. 5.7.You did run well, who did hinder you that you should not obey the truth? Gal. 5.7.
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the Crown is set upon the head of perseverance, he that runs half the way, and then faints, loseth the Garland.
the Crown is Set upon the head of perseverance, he that runs half the Way, and then faints, loses the Garland.
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'Tis sad for a man to come near to heaven, and then tyre in the race;
It's sad for a man to come near to heaven, and then tyre in the raze;
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as it is to see a ship cast away in sight of the shore.
as it is to see a ship cast away in sighed of the shore.
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Nay, what shall we say to them who do worse than tire in the race, they run backward into the way of profanesse, as Julian, Gardner and others;
Nay, what shall we say to them who doe Worse than tire in the raze, they run backward into the Way of profaneness, as Julian, Gardner and Others;
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there is no going to heaven backward; such do cast reproaches upon the wayes of God;
there is no going to heaven backward; such do cast Reproaches upon the ways of God;
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better never begin the race, than run back: 2 Pet. 2.21. For it had been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness,
better never begin the raze, than run back: 2 Pet. 2.21. For it had been better for them not to have known the Way of righteousness,
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then after they have known it to turn from the holy Commandement. then After they have known it to turn from the holy Commandment.
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A Souldier that runs from his Colours, and lists himself in the enemies Regiment, if he be taken, must expect Martial Law. Heb. 10.38. If any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him;
A Soldier that runs from his Colours, and lists himself in the enemies Regiment, if he be taken, must expect Martial Law. Hebrew 10.38. If any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him;
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God will bear with infirmity, but he will punish treachery; wrath shall smoak against the Apostate;
God will bear with infirmity, but he will Punish treachery; wrath shall smoke against the Apostate;
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fury will display itself in its bloody colours;
fury will display itself in its bloody colours;
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indeed in War there is a retreating sometimes, which if it be done politickly, and to the enemies disadvantange, it is called an honourable retreat; but in a race to heaven there must be no retreats, these are not honourable retreats, but damnable retreats;
indeed in War there is a retreating sometime, which if it be done politicly, and to the enemies disadvantange, it is called an honourable retreat; but in a raze to heaven there must be no retreats, these Are not honourable retreats, but damnable retreats;
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whosoever draws back, it is NONLATINALPHABET to perdition, Heb. 10. ult. 3. Let all Christians be exhorted to run this heavenly and blessed race of Religion;
whosoever draws back, it is to perdition, Hebrew 10. ult. 3. Let all Christians be exhorted to run this heavenly and blessed raze of Religion;
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what Arguments shall I use to perswade? look upon other creatures wing'd with activity, and then Christian shame thy self: what Arguments shall I use to persuade? look upon other creatures winged with activity, and then Christian shame thy self:
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Look into the firmament and see the Sun as a Gyant running his race, Psal. 19.5.
Look into the firmament and see the Sun as a Giant running his raze, Psalm 19.5.
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and dost thou stand still? look into the Aire, see the birds soaring aloft, and mounting towards heaven;
and dost thou stand still? look into the Air, see the Birds soaring aloft, and mounting towards heaven;
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look into the earth, see the Bees working in the Hive; look upon the Angels, they are swift in obedience;
look into the earth, see the Bees working in the Hive; look upon the Angels, they Are swift in Obedience;
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look upon other Christians near thee, thou shalt find them their race, reading at praying, weeping;
look upon other Christians near thee, thou shalt find them their raze, reading At praying, weeping;
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and hast thou nothing to do? look upon thy precious time, time runs, and dost thou stand still? look upon the wicked how quick are they in sin? and shall they run faster to hell than thou dost to heaven? nay, look upon thy self,
and hast thou nothing to do? look upon thy precious time, time runs, and dost thou stand still? look upon the wicked how quick Are they in since? and shall they run faster to hell than thou dost to heaven? nay, look upon thy self,
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how industrious art thou for the world, rising early, compassing Sea and Land, and yet how stupid,
how Industria art thou for the world, rising early, compassing Sea and Land, and yet how stupid,
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and heartless in the matters of salvation? wilt thou run for a feather, a bubble, and not run for a Kingdom?
and heartless in the matters of salvation? wilt thou run for a feather, a bubble, and not run for a Kingdom?
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To quicken your pace in godliness;
To quicken your pace in godliness;
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consider what the prize is we run for, it is a Crown of glory. This incircles all blessedness within it;
Consider what the prize is we run for, it is a Crown of glory. This incircles all blessedness within it;
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there will soon be an end of our race, but there will be no end of our Crown;
there will soon be an end of our raze, but there will be no end of our Crown;
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this blessed reward should quicken u• in the race;
this blessed reward should quicken u• in the raze;
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but how shall we run the race, so as to obtain? ▪ 'tis sad to run in vain, Phil. 2.16. this brings to the next.
but how shall we run the raze, so as to obtain? ▪ it's sad to run in vain, Philip 2.16. this brings to the next.
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4. I shall prescribe some Directions about this heavenly race. 1. Take heed of those things which will hinder you in your race. 4. I shall prescribe Some Directions about this heavenly raze. 1. Take heed of those things which will hinder you in your raze.
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As 1. Shake off sloth ▪ idleness is pulvinar Diaboli; the sluggish Christian will never win the race, he is asleeping when he should be running;
As 1. Shake off sloth ▪ idleness is pulvinar Diaboli; the sluggish Christian will never win the raze, he is asleeping when he should be running;
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sloth is the rust of the soul, 'tis the disease of the soul; a sick man cannot run a race. Prov. 12.27. The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting;
sloth is the rust of the soul, it's the disease of the soul; a sick man cannot run a raze. Curae 12.27. The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting;
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he will rather fast than hunt for Venison; oh shake off sloth, abandon this idle Div•l if ye intend a race. 2. Throw off all weights.
he will rather fast than hunt for Venison; o shake off sloth, abandon this idle Div•l if you intend a raze. 2. Throw off all weights.
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There are two sorts of weights we must throw off. 1. The weight of sin; Heb. 12.1.
There Are two sorts of weights we must throw off. 1. The weight of since; Hebrew 12.1.
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Let us lay aside every weight, and the sin that doth so easily beset us, and let us run the race. Let us lay aside every weight, and the since that does so Easily beset us, and let us run the raze.
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The Prophet David felt this weight; Psal. 38.4. Mine iniquities are gone over mine head as an heavy burden, they are too heavy for me.
The Prophet David felt this weight; Psalm 38.4. Mine iniquities Are gone over mine head as an heavy burden, they Are too heavy for me.
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If we do not throw off this weight by repentance, it will sink us into hell:
If we do not throw off this weight by Repentance, it will sink us into hell:
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A man cannot run a race with a burden upon his back; an unclean person cannot run the race of holiness;
A man cannot run a raze with a burden upon his back; an unclean person cannot run the raze of holiness;
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a proud man cannot run the race of humility; a self-willed man cannot run the race of obedience.
a proud man cannot run the raze of humility; a self-willed man cannot run the raze of Obedience.
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O Christian, unburden thy soul of sin, through off this weight if thou intendest to lay hold on the Crown.
O Christian, unburden thy soul of since, through off this weight if thou intendest to lay hold on the Crown.
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2. The second weight the Spiritual Racer must throw off, is the world. This is a golden weight which hath hindred many, and made them lose their race.
2. The second weight the Spiritual Racer must throw off, is the world. This is a golden weight which hath hindered many, and made them loose their raze.
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So far as the world is a weight, throw it off; I say not lay aside the use of the world, but the love of it.
So Far as the world is a weight, throw it off; I say not lay aside the use of the world, but the love of it.
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When the golden dust of the world is blown in mens eyes, it blinds them that they cannot see their race. When the golden dust of the world is blown in men's eyes, it blinds them that they cannot see their raze.
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3. Discard false Opinions about this race; as 1. That the race is easie;
3. Discard false Opinions about this raze; as 1. That the raze is easy;
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many a man thinks he can run the race from earth to heaven on his death-bed.
many a man thinks he can run the raze from earth to heaven on his deathbed.
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O sinner, thou that say'st the race is easie, art a stranger to the Christian race.
O sinner, thou that Sayest the raze is easy, art a stranger to the Christian raze.
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Thou art dead in sin, till a supernatural Principle of grace be infused, Ephes. 2.1. is it easie for a dead man to run a race? to run the way of Gods Commandements is against nature; and is it easie for a man to act contrary to himself? is it easie for the water to run backward in its own channel? is it easie for a man to deny himself, to crucifie the flesh, to behead his beloved sin? oh take heed of this mistake, that the Christian race is easie.
Thou art dead in since, till a supernatural Principle of grace be infused, Ephesians 2.1. is it easy for a dead man to run a raze? to run the Way of God's commandments is against nature; and is it easy for a man to act contrary to himself? is it easy for the water to run backward in its own channel? is it easy for a man to deny himself, to crucify the Flesh, to behead his Beloved since? o take heed of this mistake, that the Christian raze is easy.
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Do you know what Religion must cost you, and what Religion may cost you?
Do you know what Religion must cost you, and what Religion may cost you?
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2. The second false Opinion we must beware off, is, that the race to heaven is impossible;
2. The second false Opinion we must beware off, is, that the raze to heaven is impossible;
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there is so much work to do that sure we shall never win the race. Cyprian confesseth of himself that before his conversion he had many thoughts tending to despair;
there is so much work to do that sure we shall never win the raze. Cyprian Confesses of himself that before his conversion he had many thoughts tending to despair;
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he imagined that he should never get the mastery of some of his corruptions; the thoughts of impossibility cut the sinews of all endeavour;
he imagined that he should never get the mastery of Some of his corruptions; the thoughts of impossibility Cut the sinews of all endeavour;
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God hath encouraged us to run not only by promising rewards when we win, but by promising strength to enable us to run; God hath encouraged us to run not only by promising rewards when we win, but by promising strength to enable us to run;
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hath not he said he will put his Spirit within us, Ezek. 36. and then afflante spiritu, we can run and not be weary ;
hath not he said he will put his Spirit within us, Ezekiel 36. and then afflante spiritu, we can run and not be weary;
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how many hath Satan disheartned through despair? sure saith the diffident soul, I may run,
how many hath Satan disheartened through despair? sure Says the diffident soul, I may run,
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but I shall never so run as to obtain; Jer. 2.25. Thou said•st There's no hope.
but I shall never so run as to obtain; Jer. 2.25. Thou said•st There's no hope.
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So saith the despairer, I had as good go on in my sins, as good keep the old road, there's no hope, all succours of mercy are cut off; this is a dangerous Praecepice;
So Says the despairer, I had as good go on in my Sins, as good keep the old road, there's no hope, all succours of mercy Are Cut off; this is a dangerous Praecepice;
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despaire takes a man off his leggs, and then how can he run. Despair is heluo animarum, the great devourer of souls;
despair Takes a man off his legs, and then how can he run. Despair is heluo animarum, the great devourer of Souls;
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he that is under the power of this sinne, disputes himself into hell. 4. Take heed that company doth not stay you by the way;
he that is under the power of this sin, disputes himself into hell. 4. Take heed that company does not stay you by the Way;
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if a man should be running a race, and he should have a friend as he is running, come and take him by the hand and desire to speak with him, this might make him lose the race.
if a man should be running a raze, and he should have a friend as he is running, come and take him by the hand and desire to speak with him, this might make him loose the raze.
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So stands the case here, many will be ready to meet with us, and stop us in our race to heaven;
So Stands the case Here, many will be ready to meet with us, and stop us in our raze to heaven;
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what need you (will they say) set out so soon? what need you run so fast? stay and bathe your selves a while in the luscious delights of the world;
what need you (will they say) Set out so soon? what need you run so fast? stay and bathe your selves a while in the luscious delights of the world;
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thus have many been stop'd in the middle of their race, and lost the prize;
thus have many been stopped in the middle of their raze, and lost the prize;
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to him that would hinder us in our race, we must say with an holy indignation,
to him that would hinder us in our raze, we must say with an holy Indignation,
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as Christ, Get thee behind me Satan, Matth. 4.10. 2. You must use all means to help you in the heavenly Race; as
as christ, Get thee behind me Satan, Matthew 4.10. 2. You must use all means to help you in the heavenly Raze; as
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1. Run the right race, the Apostle calls it NONLATINALPHABET, the race set before us, Hebr. 12.1. that is the race chal'kd out in the Word of God;
1. Run the right raze, the Apostle calls it, the raze Set before us, Hebrew 12.1. that is the raze chal'kd out in the Word of God;
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the race of selfdenial and sanctity. 'Tis not any race, but the race set before us, that we must run;
the raze of self-denial and sanctity. It's not any raze, but the raze Set before us, that we must run;
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which confutes that opinion, that a man must be saved in any Religion. 2. Fit your selves for the heavenly race; as 1. Diet your selves;
which confutes that opinion, that a man must be saved in any Religion. 2. Fit your selves for the heavenly raze; as 1. Diet your selves;
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the Racers in Ancient times, saith Ireneus, did diet themselves, they would not eat of any gross meat,
the Racers in Ancient times, Says Irenaeus, did diet themselves, they would not eat of any gross meat,
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nor yet a full meale, that they might be the more prepared for the race;
nor yet a full meal, that they might be the more prepared for the raze;
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thus must Christians diet themselves by sobriety and mortification, that they may by a well ordering of themselves be the fitter to run the race which is set before them.
thus must Christians diet themselves by sobriety and mortification, that they may by a well ordering of themselves be the fitter to run the raze which is Set before them.
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St. Paul did NONLATINALPHABET, beat down his body, 1 Cor. 9.27. that he might be the fitter for his race.
Saint Paul did, beatrice down his body, 1 Cor. 9.27. that he might be the fitter for his raze.
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2. Strip your selves for the race;
2. Strip your selves for the raze;
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the runner in a race useth to strip himself of all about him, and wear only a white garment that he might be light and nimble;
the runner in a raze uses to strip himself of all about him, and wear only a white garment that he might be Light and nimble;
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So should Christians do, strip themselves of all conceits of merit, and only wear the white garment of Christs Righteousness. 3. Begin the race betimes: Eccles. 12.1. Remember thy Creatour in the dayes of thy youth.
So should Christians do, strip themselves of all conceits of merit, and only wear the white garment of Christ Righteousness. 3. Begin the raze betimes: Eccles. 12.1. remember thy Creator in the days of thy youth.
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Young ones think they may set upon the race too soon;
Young ones think they may Set upon the raze too soon;
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can a man be good too soon? can he run the race of repentance too soon? but suppose he might;
can a man be good too soon? can he run the raze of Repentance too soon? but suppose he might;
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yet it is better to repent a year too soon, that an houre too late.
yet it is better to Repent a year too soon, that an hour too late.
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Esaus tears as well as his Venison came too late, Gen. 27.33, 34. David would seek after God early, Psal. 36.1.Esaus tears as well as his Venison Come too late, Gen. 27.33, 34. David would seek After God early, Psalm 36.1.
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Austin in his confessions complains of himself that he knew God no sooner ▪ they will hardly be able to run the heavenly race who have old age, and old sins upon them. Austin in his confessions complains of himself that he knew God no sooner ▪ they will hardly be able to run the heavenly raze who have old age, and old Sins upon them.
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4. Run the path-way, not the road-way; hell-road is full of travellers; most go wrong; Exod. 23.2. Thou shalt not follow a multitude to do evil;
4. Run the pathway, not the roadway; Hell-road is full of travellers; most go wrong; Exod 23.2. Thou shalt not follow a multitude to do evil;
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the multitude doth not consider what is best, but what is safest; our Saviour hath told us, narrow is the way which leadeth unto life, Mat. 7.14. run in the narrow way of self-denial, and mortification.
the multitude does not Consider what is best, but what is Safest; our Saviour hath told us, narrow is the Way which leads unto life, Mathew 7.14. run in the narrow Way of self-denial, and mortification.
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5. Resolve to hold on in the race notwithstanding dangers and difficulties: A good Christian must be steeled with courage, and fired with zeal:
5. Resolve to hold on in the raze notwithstanding dangers and difficulties: A good Christian must be steeled with courage, and fired with zeal:
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'tis probable there will be thorns in the way of our race, and flint-stones, therefore we had need be well shod.
it's probable there will be thorns in the Way of our raze, and Flint-stones, Therefore we had need be well shod.
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1. We must be shod with the Gospel of peace, Ephes. 6.15. he whose heart is fil'd with that peace the Gospel brings, will be able to run over the hardest piece of Religion with ease.
1. We must be shod with the Gospel of peace, Ephesians 6.15. he whose heart is filled with that peace the Gospel brings, will be able to run over the Hardest piece of Religion with ease.
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2. We must be shod with patience: Heb. 12.1. Let us run with patience the race.
2. We must be shod with patience: Hebrew 12.1. Let us run with patience the raze.
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Patience bears up the heart of a Christian, and keeps him from tyring in the race;
Patience bears up the heart of a Christian, and keeps him from tiring in the raze;
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if this shoo be off, we shall soon halt, and give over running. 6. Christians in their race must keep their eye still upon the mark:
if this shoo be off, we shall soon halt, and give over running. 6. Christians in their raze must keep their eye still upon the mark:
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The Grecians had their white line drawn at the end of their race, which was called NONLATINALPHABET,
The Greeks had their white line drawn At the end of their raze, which was called,
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and the Racers eye was still upon it: The looking upon the prize quickens Christians in their race.
and the Racers eye was still upon it: The looking upon the prize quickens Christians in their raze.
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St. Paul looked NONLATINALPHABET towards the mark, Phil. 3.14. as Archers look at the white, Racers at the prize. And Moses, Heb. 11.26. NONLATINALPHABET, looked to the recompence of reward;
Saint Paul looked towards the mark, Philip 3.14. as Archers look At the white, Racers At the prize. And Moses, Hebrew 11.26., looked to the recompense of reward;
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he looked with one eye at Gods glory, and with the other eye at the Garland or Prize. 7. O run with delight; Psal. 119.47. I will delight my self in thy Commandements.
he looked with one eye At God's glory, and with the other eye At the Garland or Prize. 7. O run with delight; Psalm 119.47. I will delight my self in thy commandments.
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Oyle supples the joynts and makes them agil and nimble: The oyle of gladness makes Christians lively and fit to runne the heavenly Race:
Oil supples the Joints and makes them Agile and nimble: The oil of gladness makes Christians lively and fit to run the heavenly Raze:
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The joy of the Lord is your strength, Nehem. 8.10. 8. Run in the strength of Christ;The joy of the Lord is your strength, Nehemiah 8.10. 8. Run in the strength of christ;
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do not think you can of your selves win the race;
do not think you can of your selves win the raze;
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the Arminians talk of Free-will, but it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, Rom. 9.16. by nature we are blind, and lame, therefore unfit to run a race;
the Arminians talk of Freewill, but it is not of him that wills, nor of him that Runneth, Rom. 9.16. by nature we Are blind, and lame, Therefore unfit to run a raze;
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we run fastest when Christ takes us by the hand.
we run fastest when christ Takes us by the hand.
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9. If you would run so as to obtain, be often in the exercise of grace;
9. If you would run so as to obtain, be often in the exercise of grace;
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is it not enough to have grace in the habit, but in the exercise. Such as run the heavenly race, must not only be living, but lively; they must have a flourishing faith, a flaming love:
is it not enough to have grace in the habit, but in the exercise. Such as run the heavenly raze, must not only be living, but lively; they must have a flourishing faith, a flaming love:
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What is the meaning of the Loines girt, and the Lamps burning, Luke 12.35. but grace in its activity? without this there can be no speed in the heavenly race.
What is the meaning of the Loins girded, and the Lamps burning, Lycia 12.35. but grace in its activity? without this there can be no speed in the heavenly raze.
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If you would run hard, pray hard; Prayer helps us on in the race. Luther was a man of Prayer:
If you would run hard, pray hard; Prayer helps us on in the raze. Luther was a man of Prayer:
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Pray over that Prayer, Cant. 1, 4. Draw me, we will run after thee.
Pray over that Prayer, Cant 1, 4. Draw me, we will run After thee.
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Pray that you may not mistake your way through Error, nor stumble in it through offences. In a word, Let us pray for the Holy Spirit, which doth animate us in the race,
Pray that you may not mistake your Way through Error, nor Stumble in it through offences. In a word, Let us pray for the Holy Spirit, which does animate us in the raze,
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and carry us above our own strength. Gods Spirit breathed in, keeps us in breath.
and carry us above our own strength. God's Spirit breathed in, keeps us in breath.
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The heavenly race. 1 COR. 9.24 Know ye not that they which run in a race, run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.
The heavenly raze. 1 COR. 9.24 Know you not that they which run in a raze, run all, but one receives the prize? So run, that you may obtain.
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REligion is a business of the greatest importance; the Soul, which is the more Noble and Divine part, is concern'd in it;
Religion is a business of the greatest importance; the Soul, which is the more Noble and Divine part, is concerned in it;
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and as we act our part here, so we shall be for ever happy or miserable;
and as we act our part Here, so we shall be for ever happy or miserable;
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the advice of Solomon in this case is most seasonable; Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might;
the Advice of Solomon in this case is most seasonable; Whatsoever thy hand finds to do, do it with thy might;
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for there is no work, nor device, nor wisdom in the grave whither thou goest, Eccles. 9.10. The business of Religion requires our utmost zeal and intension, Mat. 11.12. 1. Sometimes the work we are to do for heaven, is set out by striving, Luke 13.24. Strive to enter in at the strait gate;for there is no work, nor device, nor Wisdom in the grave whither thou goest, Eccles. 9.10. The business of Religion requires our utmost zeal and intention, Mathew 11.12. 1. Sometime the work we Are to do for heaven, is Set out by striving, Lycia 13.24. Strive to enter in At the strait gate;
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NONLATINALPHABET, strive as in an agony, strive as for a matter of life and death;
, strive as in an agony, strive as for a matter of life and death;
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so Cornelius à lapide; though we must be men of peace, yet in matters of Religion we must be men of strife; 'tis an holy strife, a blessed contention;
so Cornelius à Lapide; though we must be men of peace, yet in matters of Religion we must be men of strife; it's an holy strife, a blessed contention;
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indeed the Apostle saith, Let nothing be done NONLATINALPHABET ▪ through strife;
indeed the Apostle Says, Let nothing be done ▪ through strife;
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but though strife doth not do well among Christians, yet it doth well in a Christian, he must strive with his own heart,
but though strife does not do well among Christians, yet it does well in a Christian, he must strive with his own heart,
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or he will never get to heaven. 2. Sometimes our work for heaven is compared to wrestling. Ephes. 6.12. We wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities and powers, &c. Our life is a continual wrestling;
or he will never get to heaven. 2. Sometime our work for heaven is compared to wrestling. Ephesians 6.12. We wrestle not against Flesh and blood, but against principalities and Powers, etc. Our life is a continual wrestling;
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as Jacob wrestled with the Angel, so we must wrestle with our corruptions;
as Jacob wrestled with the Angel, so we must wrestle with our corruptions;
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we must not lay our sins in our bosome, but set our feet upon their necks;
we must not lay our Sins in our bosom, but Set our feet upon their necks;
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if we foyle our sins, and get them down, 'tis not baseness or cowardise to strike them when they are down;
if we foil our Sins, and get them down, it's not baseness or cowardice to strike them when they Are down;
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and we must wrestle with Satan; wrestlers get one within another;
and we must wrestle with Satan; wrestlers get one within Another;
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Satan labours to get within us, and give us a fall, as he did our first Parents.
Satan labours to get within us, and give us a fallen, as he did our First Parents.
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What the Divel would have done to Christ, thrown him from the pinacle of the Temple, Mat. 4. that he did to our first parents, he threw them down from the Pinacle of happiness;
What the devil would have done to christ, thrown him from the pinnacle of the Temple, Mathew 4. that he did to our First Parents, he threw them down from the Pinnacle of happiness;
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therefore we must wrestle with him; resist the Divel, and he will flie from you, Jam. 4.7. 3. Sometimes the life of a Christian is compared to fighting. 1 Tim. 6.12. Fight the g•od fight of faith;
Therefore we must wrestle with him; resist the devil, and he will fly from you, Jam. 4.7. 3. Sometime the life of a Christian is compared to fighting. 1 Tim. 6.12. Fight the g•od fight of faith;
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Christ is the Captain of the Saints Forces; he is called NONLATINALPHABET, the Captain of their salvation, Hebr. 2.10. We must all be Military persons;
christ is the Captain of the Saints Forces; he is called, the Captain of their salvation, Hebrew 2.10. We must all be Military Persons;
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faith is our shield, hope is our helmet, the Word of God our sword; we come into the world,
faith is our shield, hope is our helmet, the Word of God our sword; we come into the world,
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as into a field-battel, lusts war against us, 1 Pet. 2.11. Good reason therefore that we should war against them;
as into a Field-battle, Lustiest war against us, 1 Pet. 2.11. Good reason Therefore that we should war against them;
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'tis a day of battel, and it is dangerous going abroad without our Armour. 4. Sometimes a Christians work for heaven, is compared to the running of a race;
it's a day of battle, and it is dangerous going abroad without our Armour. 4. Sometime a Christians work for heaven, is compared to the running of a raze;
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so in the Text, Know ye not that they which run in a race, run all,
so in the Text, Know you not that they which run in a raze, run all,
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but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. but one receives the prize? So run, that you may obtain.
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In which words the Apostle seems to allude (as learned Writers observe) either to the Olympian games, which were kept every fifth year in honour of Jupiter, or to the Isthmian games celebrated near Corinth in the honour of Neptune, in which games they did put forth all their strength to win the prize.
In which words the Apostle seems to allude (as learned Writers observe) either to the Olympian games, which were kept every fifth year in honour of Jupiter, or to the Isthmian games celebrated near Corinth in the honour of Neptune, in which games they did put forth all their strength to win the prize.
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So saith the Apostle, Run the race of Christianity which is set before you with a winged swiftness, that ye may obtain the prize of salvation.
So Says the Apostle, Run the raze of Christianity which is Set before you with a winged swiftness, that you may obtain the prize of salvation.
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The words fall into two general parts. 1. The race to be run, NONLATINALPHABET, so run. 2. The end of running, NONLATINALPHABET, that ye may obtain.
The words fallen into two general parts. 1. The raze to be run,, so run. 2. The end of running,, that you may obtain.
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The Observations out of the Text are these two. 1. That Christianity is a race. 2. That wise Christians should labour so to run, as to win the prize:
The Observations out of the Text Are these two. 1. That Christianity is a raze. 2. That wise Christians should labour so to run, as to win the prize:
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NONLATINALPHABET, so run, that ye may obtain. The first Doctrine is, That Christianity is a race; or the life of a Christian is a race. Hebr. 12.1. Let us run with patience the race that is set before us:
, so run, that you may obtain. The First Doctrine is, That Christianity is a raze; or the life of a Christian is a raze. Hebrew 12.1. Let us run with patience the raze that is Set before us:
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We must be Viatores ▪ before we are Comprehensores; heaven is a place of rest. Hebr. 4.9. There remains a rest for the people of God:
We must be Viatores ▪ before we Are Comprehensores; heaven is a place of rest. Hebrew 4.9. There remains a rest for the people of God:
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No more wrestling there, for then we have overcome the enemy; the Saints in glory are set forth with Palms in their hands, Rev. 7.9. in token of victory. No more running there;
No more wrestling there, for then we have overcome the enemy; the Saints in glory Are Set forth with Palms in their hands, Rev. 7.9. in token of victory. No more running there;
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for the prize being obtain'd, the Saints have Thrones to sit and rest themselves upon, Revel. 3.21.
for the prize being obtained, the Saints have Thrones to fit and rest themselves upon, Revel. 3.21.
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But this life is a race, and it must be run, and so run.
But this life is a raze, and it must be run, and so run.
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For the illustration of the Doctrine there are three things to be opened. 1. Wherein a Christians life is compared to a race. 2. Wherein the Christian race differs from other races. 3. Why this race must be run.
For the illustration of the Doctrine there Are three things to be opened. 1. Wherein a Christians life is compared to a raze. 2. Wherein the Christian raze differs from other races. 3. Why this raze must be run.
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1. Wherein a Christians life is compared to a race; that appears in four particulars. 1. In a race there is the way or path to run in ;
1. Wherein a Christians life is compared to a raze; that appears in four particulars. 1. In a raze there is the Way or path to run in;
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so in Christianity there is the path-way in which we must run. Psal. 119.32. I will run the way of thy Commandments, this is a good old way, Jer. 6.16.
so in Christianity there is the pathway in which we must run. Psalm 119.32. I will run the Way of thy commandments, this is a good old Way, Jer. 6.16.
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'Tis as good as it is old. The way of sanctification and obedience, is the way the Saints have gone in,
It's as good as it is old. The Way of sanctification and Obedience, is the Way the Saints have gone in,
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and the way which God hath been found in; this way we are to run in, is,
and the Way which God hath been found in; this Way we Are to run in, is,
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1. A pleasant way, 'tis sweetned with comfort. Prov. 3.17. All her wayes are pleasantness. Rom. 15.13. Joy in believing. The way of Religion is strowed with Roses;
1. A pleasant Way, it's sweetened with Comfort. Curae 3.17. All her ways Are pleasantness. Rom. 15.13. Joy in believing. The Way of Religion is strowed with Roses;
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oh the bunches of grapes that God cuts down, the flagons of wine that he gives to those that turn their feet into this way!
o the bunches of grapes that God cuts down, the flagons of wine that he gives to those that turn their feet into this Way!
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2. The way of Gods Commandments is a clean way, 'tis a way paved with holiness, Isa. 35.6. Christians may run in this way, and never wet the sole of their feet;
2. The Way of God's commandments is a clean Way, it's a Way paved with holiness, Isaiah 35.6. Christians may run in this Way, and never wet the sole of their feet;
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the way of sin is defiling; such as use themselves to this way, the filth of hell sticks upon them;
the Way of since is defiling; such as use themselves to this Way, the filth of hell sticks upon them;
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in the wayes of sin there are such deep sloughs, that men sink into perdition; but the way of the Christian race is clean;
in the ways of since there Are such deep sloughs, that men sink into perdition; but the Way of the Christian raze is clean;
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such as run this race, cleanse themselves from all pollution of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness, 2 Cor. 7.1. 2. A race is laborious;
such as run this raze, cleanse themselves from all pollution of Flesh and Spirit, perfecting holiness, 2 Cor. 7.1. 2. A raze is laborious;
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the running of a race is a violent exercise; men do vires exerere, put forth all the strength of their bodies in running.
the running of a raze is a violent exercise; men do vires exerere, put forth all the strength of their bodies in running.
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Thus Christianity is a race for labour, we must put forth all our strength in this race.
Thus Christianity is a raze for labour, we must put forth all our strength in this raze.
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My soul followeth hard after God, Psal. 63.8. I reach forward, Phil. 2.13, 14. NONLATINALPHABET, the word signifies, I stretch my neck forward; My soul follows hard After God, Psalm 63.8. I reach forward, Philip 2.13, 14., the word signifies, I stretch my neck forward;
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and saith the Apostle, I press NONLATINALPHABET, toward the mark;
and Says the Apostle, I press, towards the mark;
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as runners in a race gather up their feet with all swiftness, and stretch themselves forward to lay hold on the prize;
as runners in a raze gather up their feet with all swiftness, and stretch themselves forward to lay hold on the prize;
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'tis not an idle wish, a dead prayer will win the garland;
it's not an idle wish, a dead prayer will win the garland;
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but a Christian must put forward with all speed and vigour of affection, that he may obtain what he runs for. 3. A race is short;
but a Christian must put forward with all speed and vigour of affection, that he may obtain what he runs for. 3. A raze is short;
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breve curriculum, as Horace calls it; the Greek word for a race, NONLATINALPHABET, signifies a short stage of ground;breve curriculum, as Horace calls it; the Greek word for a raze,, signifies a short stage of ground;
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the Olympian race contained six hundred feet, 'twas one hundred twenty paces long as Authors report.
the Olympian raze contained six hundred feet, 'twas one hundred twenty paces long as Authors report.
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A race is but a short space of ground, it is soon run: Thus our time being short, our race cannot be long;
A raze is but a short Molle of ground, it is soon run: Thus our time being short, our raze cannot be long;
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and this may encourage us in the race of Religion, and keep us from being out of breath;
and this may encourage us in the raze of Religion, and keep us from being out of breath;
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remember it is but a short race. 1 Pet. 5.10. After ye have suffered awhile.
Remember it is but a short raze. 1 Pet. 5.10. After you have suffered awhile.
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So I may say, after ye have run awhile, you will be at the end of the stage;
So I may say, After you have run awhile, you will be At the end of the stage;
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it is but awhile (Christians) and you shall have done wrestling, weeping, praying, and you shall reap the fruit of all your prayers;
it is but awhile (Christians) and you shall have done wrestling, weeping, praying, and you shall reap the fruit of all your Prayers;
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it is but awhile, and you shall have done suffering, and be among the spirits of just men made perfect;
it is but awhile, and you shall have done suffering, and be among the spirits of just men made perfect;
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it is but awhile, and you shall be at the end of your race. 1 Pet. 1.9.
it is but awhile, and you shall be At the end of your raze. 1 Pet. 1.9.
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Receiving the end of your faith, &c. How should a childe of God rejoyce to think he hath got over a good part of his race,Receiving the end of your faith, etc. How should a child of God rejoice to think he hath god over a good part of his raze,
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and is almost at the end;
and is almost At the end;
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as Doctor Taylor Martyr once said, I have but two stiles to go over, and then I shall be at my Fathers house.
as Doctor Taylor Martyr once said, I have but two stile to go over, and then I shall be At my Father's house.
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You that have set out betimes for heaven, & now are in your old age, comfort your selves with this, you have but a few steps more to take,
You that have Set out betimes for heaven, & now Are in your old age, Comfort your selves with this, you have but a few steps more to take,
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and then you are at the end of your race.
and then you Are At the end of your raze.
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4. In a race there is a Crown or Garland given to him that gets the better ;
4. In a raze there is a Crown or Garland given to him that gets the better;
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so in Religion, those that win the race, shall wear the Crown, 2 Tim. 4.8. Such as do not run through sloth, or will not run through pride, miss of the reward;
so in Religion, those that win the raze, shall wear the Crown, 2 Tim. 4.8. Such as do not run through sloth, or will not run through pride, miss of the reward;
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but such as run the heavenly race faithfully, shall have a Crown, 2 Tim. 4.8. And this reward is fitly resembled to a Crown for the splendor of it;
but such as run the heavenly raze faithfully, shall have a Crown, 2 Tim. 4.8. And this reward is fitly resembled to a Crown for the splendour of it;
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a Crown hung full of jewels, is bright and splendid, it gives an orient lustre;
a Crown hung full of Jewels, is bright and splendid, it gives an orient lustre;
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neither can pen describe, or pensil delineate, or tongue of Angel express the glory and magnificence of this Crown;
neither can pen describe, or pensil delineate, or tongue of Angel express the glory and magnificence of this Crown;
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nor can it be shadowed out by all the beauties of heaven, though every star were a Sun.
nor can it be shadowed out by all the beauty's of heaven, though every star were a Sun.
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2. The second thing to be illustrated, is, to shew wherein the Christian race differs from other races.
2. The second thing to be illustrated, is, to show wherein the Christian raze differs from other races.
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2. In other races one only is crowned; so in the Text, but one receiveth the prize;
2. In other races one only is crowned; so in the Text, but one receives the prize;
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but in the spiritual race many win the prize;
but in the spiritual raze many win the prize;
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the Saints shall come to heaven from all the quarters of the world, East and West, &c. Matth. 8.11.
the Saints shall come to heaven from all the quarters of the world, East and West, etc. Matthew 8.11.
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Many shall come from the East and West, and shall sit down with Abraham and Isaac, Many shall come from the East and West, and shall fit down with Abraham and Isaac,
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and Jacob in the Kingdom of heaven. Rev. 7.4. There were sealed an hundred and forty and four thousand of all the Tribes of the children of Israel;
and Jacob in the Kingdom of heaven. Rev. 7.4. There were sealed an hundred and forty and four thousand of all the Tribes of the children of Israel;
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after this I beheld, and l• a great multitude, which no man could number, of all Nations, of kindreds and people and tongues stood before the Throne,
After this I beheld, and l• a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, of kindreds and people and tongues stood before the Throne,
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and before the Lamb, cloathed with white Robes and Palms in their hands, Ver. 9. By this multitude not numerable, are to be understood those that belong to the election, and are salvable;and before the Lamb, clothed with white Robes and Palms in their hands, Ver. 9. By this multitude not numerable, Are to be understood those that belong to the election, and Are salvable;
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these as Victors are crowned, and stand with Palms in their hands; should but one receive the prize, there might be room left for despair.
these as Victor's Are crowned, and stand with Palms in their hands; should but one receive the prize, there might be room left for despair.
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2. In other races some stand still and look on, and usually there are but two run;
2. In other races Some stand still and look on, and usually there Are but two run;
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but here in the heavenly race all must run;
but Here in the heavenly raze all must run;
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those that are unfit to run other races, must run this, as the lame and blinde, none are excused from this race;
those that Are unfit to run other races, must run this, as the lame and blind, none Are excused from this raze;
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all have run from God by sin ▪ and all must run to him by repentance, either run or damn; either flie to heaven, or fall to hell.
all have run from God by since ▪ and all must run to him by Repentance, either run or damn; either fly to heaven, or fallen to hell.
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3. In other races the feet run, but in the Christian race the heart runs. Psal. 119.32. I will run when thou shalt enlarge my heart.
3. In other races the feet run, but in the Christian raze the heart runs. Psalm 119.32. I will run when thou shalt enlarge my heart.
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In Religion the heart is all; that which the heart doth not, is not done ;
In Religion the heart is all; that which the heart does not, is not done;
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'tis not the lifting up of the eye or hand towards heaven that forwards the race, it is the out-going of the heart;
it's not the lifting up of the eye or hand towards heaven that forward the raze, it is the outgoing of the heart;
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many a mans tongue runs in Religion, but not his heart; Dost thou believe with thy heart? Rom. 10.9. Dost thou love God with thy heart? Matth. 22.37. This is to run the race of Religion;
many a men tongue runs in Religion, but not his heart; Dost thou believe with thy heart? Rom. 10.9. Dost thou love God with thy heart? Matthew 22.37. This is to run the raze of Religion;
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this rids away ground, and brings a Christian apace to the Gole; when Davids heart was enlarged, then he would run.
this rids away ground, and brings a Christian apace to the Goal; when Davids heart was enlarged, then he would run.
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4. In other races, he only gets the prize, that runs fastest; but it is not so in this heavenly race;
4. In other races, he only gets the prize, that runs fastest; but it is not so in this heavenly raze;
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though others may out-run us, yet if we hold on to the end of the race, we shall receive the reward.
though Others may outrun us, yet if we hold on to the end of the raze, we shall receive the reward.
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Some Saints are like Asael, light of foot as a Roe, 2 Sam. 2.18. They run swifter in the race of obedience, as Ahimaaz out-ran Cushi, 2 Sam. 18.23.
some Saints Are like Asael, Light of foot as a Roe, 2 Sam. 2.18. They run swifter in the raze of Obedience, as Ahimaaz outran Cushi, 2 Sam. 18.23.
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But this is the comfort of weak believers, though they cannot run so fast as others,
But this is the Comfort of weak believers, though they cannot run so fast as Others,
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yet if they hold on to the end of the race without tyring, they are crowned;
yet if they hold on to the end of the raze without tiring, they Are crowned;
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he that came in at the eleventh houre, had his pay as well as he that came in at the first houre, Matth. 20.9.
he that Come in At the eleventh hour, had his pay as well as he that Come in At the First hour, Matthew 20.9.
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To shew that those who set out later, and may be out-run by other Christians, yet persevering, they are saved.
To show that those who Set out later, and may be outrun by other Christians, yet persevering, they Are saved.
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5. In other races men run for a temporal reward; in the Christian race we run for an eternal;
5. In other races men run for a temporal reward; in the Christian raze we run for an Eternal;
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others run for a corruptible Crown, 1 Cor. 9.25.
Others run for a corruptible Crown, 1 Cor. 9.25.
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Sometimes the Crown bestowed upon the Victor, was made of Olive, sometimes of Myrtle; the Aegyptians had a Crown of Cinnamon enclosed in gold,
Sometime the Crown bestowed upon the Victor, was made of Olive, sometime of Myrtle; the egyptians had a Crown of Cinnamon enclosed in gold,
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but still it was corruptible; but the Crown the Saints run for is incorruptible, it is a never-fading Crown, 1 Pet. 5.4. Other Crowns are like a Garland of flowers, that soon withers, Prov. 27.4.
but still it was corruptible; but the Crown the Saints run for is incorruptible, it is a never-fading Crown, 1 Pet. 5.4. Other Crowns Are like a Garland of flowers, that soon withers, Curae 27.4.
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But this Crown given to the conquering Christian, is immarcessible ; the jewels of this Crown are never lost, the flowers of it never fade.
But this Crown given to the conquering Christian, is Immarcessible; the Jewels of this Crown Are never lost, the flowers of it never fade.
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6. In other races the Garland is bestowed in a way of merit; but in the Christian-race it is bestowed as a Legacy of free-grace;
6. In other races the Garland is bestowed in a Way of merit; but in the Christian-race it is bestowed as a Legacy of Free grace;
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though we shall not obtain the prize unless we run, yet not because we run; how can we merit the recompence of reward? Before we merit we must satisfie,
though we shall not obtain the prize unless we run, yet not Because we run; how can we merit the recompense of reward? Before we merit we must satisfy,
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but we have nothing to satisfie:
but we have nothing to satisfy:
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Besides, what proportion is there between the race and the recompence? therefore the Crown bestowed is called NONLATINALPHABET, a gratuitous gift. Rom. 6.23. The gift of God is eternal life .
Beside, what proportion is there between the raze and the recompense? Therefore the Crown bestowed is called, a gratuitous gift. Rom. 6.23. The gift of God is Eternal life.
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God will so bestow his rewards, that he himself may be no loser; though the Saints have the comfort of their Crown, God will have the glory.
God will so bestow his rewards, that he himself may be no loser; though the Saints have the Comfort of their Crown, God will have the glory.
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7. In other races many times one hinders another; but in the race to heaven one Christian helps another. 1 Thes. 5.11. Edifie one another even as also you do:
7. In other races many times one hinders Another; but in the raze to heaven one Christian helps Another. 1 Thebes 5.11. Edify one Another even as also you do:
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One Christian helps by his prayer, advice, example, to confirm another:
One Christian helps by his prayer, Advice, Exampl, to confirm Another:
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What is the communion of Saints, but one Christian putting forward another in the heavenly race?
What is the communion of Saints, but one Christian putting forward Another in the heavenly raze?
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That which Hope looks at is eternal life; that which Faith looks at is the infallibility of the promise, God which cannot lye hath promised.
That which Hope looks At is Eternal life; that which Faith looks At is the infallibility of the promise, God which cannot lie hath promised.
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In a word, Faith believes, Hope waits; Faith shows a Christian the land of promise, Hope sails thither with patience.
In a word, Faith believes, Hope waits; Faith shows a Christian the land of promise, Hope sails thither with patience.
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Thus you see how Faith and Hope differ, but these Twins must not be parted; Faith strengthens Hope, and Hope comforts Faith;
Thus you see how Faith and Hope differ, but these Twins must not be parted; Faith strengthens Hope, and Hope comforts Faith;
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as Elm supports the Vine, and the Vine loads the Elm with its fruit:
as Elm supports the Vine, and the Vine loads the Elm with its fruit:
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Faith is the Cable, and Hope the Anchor, and both these help to keep the soule steady, that it doth not dash upon Shelves, or sink in the Quicksands.
Faith is the Cable, and Hope the Anchor, and both these help to keep the soul steady, that it does not dash upon Shelves, or sink in the Quicksands.
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Thus much for the first, what hope is. 2. What a Christian hopes for: This is set down, 1. Emphatically, NONLATINALPHABET: That blessed hope.
Thus much for the First, what hope is. 2. What a Christian hope's for: This is Set down, 1. Emphatically,: That blessed hope.
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Hope here is put by a Metonymie for NONLATINALPHABET. The things hoped for. That blessed hope, is the hope of blessedness.
Hope Here is put by a Metonymy for. The things hoped for. That blessed hope, is the hope of blessedness.
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A Christians hope is not in this life, then he were in the Forlone-hope; here is nothing to be hoped for,
A Christians hope is not in this life, then he were in the Forlone-hope; Here is nothing to be hoped for,
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but viciscitudes, all the world rings changes; but, looking for that blessed hope. This is the difference between the Seamans Anchor, and the Believers Anchor:
but viciscitudes, all the world rings changes; but, looking for that blessed hope. This is the difference between the Seamans Anchor, and the Believers Anchor:
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The Seaman casts his Anchor downwards, the Believer casts his Anchor upwards in heaven, looking for that blessed hope.
The Seaman Cast his Anchor downwards, the Believer Cast his Anchor upward in heaven, looking for that blessed hope.
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The Believer is a rich heir, Hebr. 6.17. and he waits till the Crown-royal shall be set upon his head.
The Believer is a rich heir, Hebrew 6.17. and he waits till the Crown-royal shall be Set upon his head.
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According to our Common Law, there are two sorts of Free-holds:
According to our Common Law, there Are two sorts of Freeholds:
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There is a Free-hold in Deed, and a Free-hold in Law; a Free-hold in Deed, is when a man hath made an entrance upon Lands and Tenements,
There is a Freehold in Deed, and a Freehold in Law; a Freehold in Deed, is when a man hath made an Entrance upon Lands and Tenements,
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and is actually seized of them;
and is actually seized of them;
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but a Free-hold in Law, is when a man hath right to Lands, but hath not yet made actual entrance upon them.
but a Freehold in Law, is when a man hath right to Lands, but hath not yet made actual Entrance upon them.
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Heaven is a Believers Free-hold in Law, he hath a right to it, it is promised by the Father, it is purchased by the Son, it is assured him by the Holy Ghost;
Heaven is a Believers Freehold in Law, he hath a right to it, it is promised by the Father, it is purchased by the Son, it is assured him by the Holy Ghost;
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but he hath not the Free-hold in Deed, but waits Gods leasure, and looks for that blessed hope, till the time comes that he shall actually enter upon possession of the inheritance.
but he hath not the Freehold in Deed, but waits God's leisure, and looks for that blessed hope, till the time comes that he shall actually enter upon possession of the inheritance.
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2. The Object of a Christian hope is set down Specifically, The glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Christ.
2. The Object of a Christian hope is Set down Specifically, The glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour christ.
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Where by the way, the Deity and Godhead of Christ is strongly proved from hence against the Arrians, as Hierom and Chrysostom well observe:
Where by the Way, the Deity and Godhead of christ is strongly proved from hence against the Arians, as Hieronymus and Chrysostom well observe:
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The Apostle shows who this ▪ NONLATINALPHABET, this great God is, it is (saith he) our Saviour Jesus Christ; but that only in transitu.
The Apostle shows who this ▪, this great God is, it is (Says he) our Saviour jesus christ; but that only in transitu.
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To speak then of the Object of a Christians hope, set down here Specifically, NONLATINALPHABET: The glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour.
To speak then of the Object of a Christians hope, Set down Here Specifically,: The glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour.
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There is a threefold Epiphany, or appearing of Christ. 1. There is an appearing of Christ to us; as when he was Incarnate: Isa. 9.6. To us a Child is born.
There is a threefold Epiphany, or appearing of christ. 1. There is an appearing of christ to us; as when he was Incarnate: Isaiah 9.6. To us a Child is born.
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This was a happy appearing when this morning Star appeared, then salvation appeared to mankind; when Christ took flesh, he did marry our humane nature to the divine nature.
This was a happy appearing when this morning Star appeared, then salvation appeared to mankind; when christ took Flesh, he did marry our humane nature to the divine nature.
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The Virgins womb was the place consecrated for the tying that knot: Great is this Mystery, God manifest in the flesh, 1 Tim. 3.16. 'Tis such an aenigma as the Angels adore, 1 Pet 1.12. God said, the man is become as one of us, Gen. 3.22. but now we may say, God himself is become as one of us;
The Virgins womb was the place consecrated for the tying that knot: Great is this Mystery, God manifest in the Flesh, 1 Tim. 3.16. It's such an aenigma as the Angels adore, 1 Pet 1.12. God said, the man is become as one of us, Gen. 3.22. but now we may say, God himself is become as one of us;
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he made NONLATINALPHABET, in the likeness of men ▪ Phil. 2.7. This was Christs first appearing.
he made, in the likeness of men ▪ Philip 2.7. This was Christ First appearing.
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2. There is an appearing of Christ in us, that is, when he appears in our hearts, which is called a forming of Christ in us, Gal. 4.19. Christ is said to appear in us, when by the operation of his grace he transforms him into his own image:
2. There is an appearing of christ in us, that is, when he appears in our hearts, which is called a forming of christ in us, Gal. 4.19. christ is said to appear in us, when by the operation of his grace he transforms him into his own image:
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In the Incarnation Christ made himself like to to us, by Sanctification he makes us like to him, holy as he is holy, and this is a comfortable appearing.
In the Incarnation christ made himself like to to us, by Sanctification he makes us like to him, holy as he is holy, and this is a comfortable appearing.
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What are we better for Christs appearing in our flesh, unless he appear in our hearts? what are we the better for a Christ without us, unless we have a Christ within us? Col. 1.27. Christ in you the hope of glory.
What Are we better for Christ appearing in our Flesh, unless he appear in our hearts? what Are we the better for a christ without us, unless we have a christ within us? Col. 1.27. christ in you the hope of glory.
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3. There is an appearing of Christ for us; and that two wayes. 1. Christ appears for us as an Advocate: Hebr. 9.24. He is entred into heaven, there to-appear in the presence of God for us.
3. There is an appearing of christ for us; and that two ways. 1. christ appears for us as an Advocate: Hebrew 9.24. He is entered into heaven, there to-appear in the presence of God for us.
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'Tis a Metaphor borrowed from our Law-Courts, where the Atturney pleads for the Client; so Christ pleads as an Advocate for the Saints.
It's a Metaphor borrowed from our Law-courts, where the attorney pleads for the Client; so christ pleads as an Advocate for the Saints.
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Satan is the accuser, but Christ is the Advocate, he answers all bills of Indictment brought in ▪ and he appears, saith the Apostle NONLATINALPHABET, in the presence of God for us;
Satan is the accuser, but christ is the Advocate, he answers all bills of Indictment brought in ▪ and he appears, Says the Apostle, in the presence of God for us;
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the High Priests under the Law appeared before the Ark and the Mercy-seat, which was but a Type of Gods presence;
the High Priests under the Law appeared before the Ark and the Mercy-seat, which was but a Type of God's presence;
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but Christ appears in the very presence of God for us, NONLATINALPHABET, in the face of God;
but christ appears in the very presence of God for us,, in the face of God;
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he spreads his merits before his Father, and in the vertue of his bloody sufferings pleads for mercy:
he spreads his merits before his Father, and in the virtue of his bloody sufferings pleads for mercy:
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and if Christ appear for us in heaven, shall not we appear for him upon earth.
and if christ appear for us in heaven, shall not we appear for him upon earth.
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2. Christ appears for the Saints as a Judge, and this appearing is meant in the Text, looking for the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour.
2. christ appears for the Saints as a Judge, and this appearing is meant in the Text, looking for the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour.
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Christs first appearing in the flesh was dark and obscure, his beauty was vail'd over, Isa. 53.2.
Christ First appearing in the Flesh was dark and Obscure, his beauty was veiled over, Isaiah 53.2.
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all that saw the Man, did not see the Mesiah. But his second appearing as our Judge will be a glorious appearing,
all that saw the Man, did not see the Messiah. But his second appearing as our Judge will be a glorious appearing,
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like the Sun breaking out of a Cloud ; it will be a glorious appearing both in respect of Christ and the Saints.
like the Sun breaking out of a Cloud; it will be a glorious appearing both in respect of christ and the Saints.
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1. In respect of Christ himself, and that thee manner of wayes. 1. His Person will be glorious.
1. In respect of christ himself, and that thee manner of ways. 1. His Person will be glorious.
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That light which shone upon Saint Paul surpassing the glory of the Sun, Acts 26.13. was but a part of Christs beauty, as a sparkle of the Sun of Righteousness;
That Light which shone upon Saint Paul surpassing the glory of the Sun, Acts 26.13. was but a part of Christ beauty, as a sparkle of the Sun of Righteousness;
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what will it be when he shall appear in all his Spiritual embroidery?
what will it be when he shall appear in all his Spiritual embroidery?
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2. His throne will be glorious, he shall sit NONLATINALPHABET, upon the throne of his glory, Matth. 25. he shall have his Chair of State set him more rich than Ivory or Pearl, a Throne most sublime and magnificent.
2. His throne will be glorious, he shall fit, upon the throne of his glory, Matthew 25. he shall have his Chair of State Set him more rich than Ivory or Pearl, a Throne most sublime and magnificent.
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3. His attendants shall be glorious: Matth. 25.31. When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy Angels with him.
3. His attendants shall be glorious: Matthew 25.31. When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy Angels with him.
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The Angels are the Courtiers of heaven, they are compared to lightning, Matth. 28.3. in regard of their sparkling lustre, and these glorious sublimated spirits shall be Christi satellitium, part of Christs Train and Retinue, accompanying him to his Throne;
The Angels Are the Courtiers of heaven, they Are compared to lightning, Matthew 28.3. in regard of their sparkling lustre, and these glorious sublimated spirits shall be Christ satellitium, part of Christ Train and Retinue, accompanying him to his Throne;
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thus it will be a glorious appearing in regard of Christ. 2. It will be a glorious appearing in regard of the Saints.
thus it will be a glorious appearing in regard of christ. 2. It will be a glorious appearing in regard of the Saints.
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Christ will appear to do three things.
christ will appear to do three things.
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1. Christ as a Judge will appear to acquit his people, and that is by pronouncing the sentence, Come ye blessed of my Father.
1. christ as a Judge will appear to acquit his people, and that is by pronouncing the sentence, Come you blessed of my Father.
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The debt-book shall be crossed in the blood of the Lamb. 2. Christ as a Judge will appear to vindicate his people.
The debt-book shall be crossed in the blood of the Lamb. 2. christ as a Judge will appear to vindicate his people.
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The names of the godly many times lie buried in reproach; but at that day;
The names of the godly many times lie buried in reproach; but At that day;
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they shall (as Bernard saith) Fragrare unguentis optimis, Christ will give them a new name; he will call them his friends, his Spouse, the apple of his eye, their names shall flourish with honour,
they shall (as Bernard Says) Fragrare unguentis optimis, christ will give them a new name; he will call them his Friends, his Spouse, the apple of his eye, their names shall flourish with honour,
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and give forth their perfume as the wine of Lebanon.
and give forth their perfume as the wine of Lebanon.
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3. Christ as a Judge will appear to crown his people, when body and soul shall be reunited and perfected in glory.
3. christ as a Judge will appear to crown his people, when body and soul shall be Reunited and perfected in glory.
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Christ will take his people into his sweet and everlasting embraces, he will lay them in his bosome he will set them upon his Throne, he will fill them with the Inebriating wine of his love to all eternity.
christ will take his people into his sweet and everlasting embraces, he will lay them in his bosom he will Set them upon his Throne, he will fill them with the Inebriating wine of his love to all eternity.
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And thus you see what is the Saints hope, namely the glorious appearing of Christ, when he shall appear as a Judge to acquit, vindicate, crown them.
And thus you see what is the Saints hope, namely the glorious appearing of christ, when he shall appear as a Judge to acquit, vindicate, crown them.
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1. See here the misery of a wicked man, who hath all his hope in this life;
1. See Here the misery of a wicked man, who hath all his hope in this life;
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he makes the wedge of gold his hope, he casts his Anchor downwards; he can have no hope of Christs appearing; he makes the wedge of gold his hope, he Cast his Anchor downwards; he can have no hope of Christ appearing;
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he fears Christs appearing, he doth not hope for it;
he fears Christ appearing, he does not hope for it;
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he is like a Prisoner that fears the Judges coming to the Bench. Christs appearing will be a dismal appearing to him;
he is like a Prisoner that fears the Judges coming to the Bench. Christ appearing will be a dismal appearing to him;
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when Christ shall appear, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear? 1 Pet. 4.18. a wicked man is like a Mariner at Sea that hath no Anchor;
when christ shall appear, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear? 1 Pet. 4.18. a wicked man is like a Mariner At Sea that hath no Anchor;
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like a man in a storm that hath no shelter;
like a man in a storm that hath no shelter;
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where is his hope when he shall come to die? It is with a sinner as it was with the old world when the flood came;
where is his hope when he shall come to die? It is with a sinner as it was with the old world when the flood Come;
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the waters did arise higher and higher by degrees. First the waters came to the Valleys, but they encouraged themseves in the Hills;
the waters did arise higher and higher by Degrees. First the waters Come to the Valleys, but they encouraged themseves in the Hills;
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then the waters came to the Mountains;
then the waters Come to the Mountains;
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I, but there might be some Trees upon the Hills, and they would climb up to them;
I, but there might be Some Trees upon the Hills, and they would climb up to them;
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then the waters prevailed and rose to the top of the Trees, now they had nothing to trust to;
then the waters prevailed and rose to the top of the Trees, now they had nothing to trust to;
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all hopes of being saved were gone.
all hope's of being saved were gone.
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So it is with a sinner, if one comfort be taken away, he hath another left;
So it is with a sinner, if one Comfort be taken away, he hath Another left;
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if a Relation be gone, he hath an estate left; if one Crutch be broken, yet he hath another to lean upon;
if a Relation be gone, he hath an estate left; if one Crutch be broken, yet he hath Another to lean upon;
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I but sickness comes, and he sees he must die, and appear before his Judge,
I but sickness comes, and he sees he must die, and appear before his Judge,
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now he hath no hope, he dies despairing, he must lie for ever in the boyling furnace of Gods wrath .
now he hath no hope, he die despairing, he must lie for ever in the boiling furnace of God's wrath.
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— In cava Lethaeas dolia portat aquas. — 2. Put your selves upon the tryal;
— In cava Lethaeas dolia Portat Aquas. — 2. Put your selves upon the trial;
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Have you this blessed hope of Christs appearing, and of your appearing with him in glory? come almost to any man,
Have you this blessed hope of Christ appearing, and of your appearing with him in glory? come almost to any man,
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and you shall hear him say, he hopes to be saved; well then, let every soul put it self upon the tryal.
and you shall hear him say, he hope's to be saved; well then, let every soul put it self upon the trial.
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I shall show you four differences between a sound Hope, and a sandy Hope. 1. True hope is quickning; it sets a man a working for heaven ;
I shall show you four differences between a found Hope, and a sandy Hope. 1. True hope is quickening; it sets a man a working for heaven;
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it is called a lively hope, 1 Pet. 1.3. it puts life into a man; hope is a Spur to duty, a Whetstone to industry.
it is called a lively hope, 1 Pet. 1.3. it puts life into a man; hope is a Spur to duty, a Whetstone to industry.
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Hope of victory makes the Souldier fight, hope of gain makes the Merchant runthrough the several Zones.
Hope of victory makes the Soldier fight, hope of gain makes the Merchant runthrough the several Zones.
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Divine hope is as Wind to the Sails, as Wheeles to the Chariot, it makes a Christian active in Religion, he runs the wayes of Gods Commandements.
Divine hope is as Wind to the Sails, as Wheels to the Chariot, it makes a Christian active in Religion, he runs the ways of God's commandments.
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Hope is circa arduum, it cuts away through the Rock; it wrastles with difficulties, it despiseth dangers, it marcheth in the face of death. Hope is circa arduum, it cuts away through the Rock; it wrastles with difficulties, it despises dangers, it marches in the face of death.
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True hope never gives over till it hath the thing hoped for. He who hath Divine hope, will have Christ though it be in a Furnance;
True hope never gives over till it hath the thing hoped for. He who hath Divine hope, will have christ though it be in a Furnace;
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he will profess the truth, though the next word Christiani ad Leones. The Romans as Tertullian observes, would endure all kind of hardship, they would fight with cold,
he will profess the truth, though the next word Christians and Leones. The Romans as Tertullian observes, would endure all kind of hardship, they would fight with cold,
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and hunger, and run any hazard for hope at last to be Consul, which was (saith Tertullian) unius anni gaudium volaticum, honour but for a year.
and hunger, and run any hazard for hope At last to be Consul, which was (Says Tertullian) unius anni gaudium Volaticum, honour but for a year.
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Oh then, what pains will he take who hath hopes of heaven, where he shall be Crowned with a Garland of glory for ever;
O then, what pains will he take who hath hope's of heaven, where he shall be Crowned with a Garland of glory for ever;
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doth that man say his hope is in God, who stands all the day idle? Prov. 19.24. there is a faint velleity in Hypocrites, they would be saved, but sit still and do nothing;
does that man say his hope is in God, who Stands all the day idle? Curae 19.24. there is a faint velleity in Hypocrites, they would be saved, but fit still and do nothing;
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their hope is not a a lively hope, but a dead hope;
their hope is not a a lively hope, but a dead hope;
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NONLATINALPHABET. True hope is in the soul like fire, which is an active Element, it is ever sparkling, or flaming.
. True hope is in the soul like fire, which is an active Element, it is ever sparkling, or flaming.
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2. True hope is purifying; 1 Joh. 3.3. He that hath this hope in him, NONLATINALPHABET, purifying himself.
2. True hope is purifying; 1 John 3.3. He that hath this hope in him,, purifying himself.
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Hope is in the soul as lightning is in the Aire, it clears the Air;
Hope is in the soul as lightning is in the Air, it clears the Air;
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he who hath hope in Christ, sets himself against all sin, both in purpose and practice;
he who hath hope in christ, sets himself against all since, both in purpose and practice;
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he is a consecrated person, there is engraven upon his heart, Holiness to the Lord; hope is a Virgin-grace, it lives in the soul tanquam scintillatio in fomite, tanquam ramus in radice .
he is a consecrated person, there is engraven upon his heart, Holiness to the Lord; hope is a Virgin-grace, it lives in the soul tanquam scintillatio in fomite, tanquam ramus in radice.
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St. Bernard compares holiness to the Root, and hope to the Branch; true hope flourisheth upon the root of holiness;
Saint Bernard compares holiness to the Root, and hope to the Branch; true hope flourishes upon the root of holiness;
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now then try your hope by this Scripture Touchstone. The hypocrite saith he hath hope, but is he a purified person;
now then try your hope by this Scripture Touchstone. The hypocrite Says he hath hope, but is he a purified person;
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what, an unclean person and hope to go to heaven? nothings enters there which defileth, Rev. 21.27.
what, an unclean person and hope to go to heaven? nothings enters there which Defileth, Rev. 21.27.
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what, a drunkard and hope to be saved? dost thou think to go reeling to heaven? what,
what, a drunkard and hope to be saved? dost thou think to go reeling to heaven? what,
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an Apostate and yet hope to be saved? as if there were any going to heaven backward.
an Apostate and yet hope to be saved? as if there were any going to heaven backward.
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The wicked man is not sure of happiness, but secure. 3. A true hope is a good hope; 2 Thes. 2.16. NONLATINALPHABET, Who hath given us good hope through grace. The wicked man is not sure of happiness, but secure. 3. A true hope is a good hope; 2 Thebes 2.16., Who hath given us good hope through grace.
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A wicked mans hope is as far from being good as his heart;
A wicked men hope is as Far from being good as his heart;
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the Hebrew word for hope NONLATINALPHABET signifies both confidence and folly, it is fitly applyed to a wicked mans hope, his confidence is folly;
the Hebrew word for hope signifies both confidence and folly, it is fitly applied to a wicked men hope, his confidence is folly;
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the hope of a godly man is compared to an Anchor, Hebr. 6.19. the hope of a wicked man to a Spiders Web, Job 8.14.
the hope of a godly man is compared to an Anchor, Hebrew 6.19. the hope of a wicked man to a Spiders Web, Job 8.14.
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And the sinners hope is fitly resembled to a Spiders Web three wayes. 1. The Spiders Web hath no foundation;
And the Sinners hope is fitly resembled to a Spiders Web three ways. 1. The Spiders Web hath no Foundation;
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such is the hope of the wicked; it is a pleasing thing, but it hath nothing to rest upon:
such is the hope of the wicked; it is a pleasing thing, but it hath nothing to rest upon:
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A godly mans hope is built upon a double Basis. 1. The Word of God: Psal. 130.5. In his word do I hope.
A godly men hope is built upon a double Basis. 1. The Word of God: Psalm 130.5. In his word do I hope.
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The Word saith, Let the sinner forsake his way;
The Word Says, Let the sinner forsake his Way;
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and the Lord will abundantly pardon: The Word saith, Hereby we know that Christ abideth in us, by the Spirit which he hath given us, 1 Joh. 3.8.
and the Lord will abundantly pardon: The Word Says, Hereby we know that christ Abideth in us, by the Spirit which he hath given us, 1 John 3.8.
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Now a child of God finding these qualifications wrought in him, he builds his hope for heaven upon them;
Now a child of God finding these qualifications wrought in him, he builds his hope for heaven upon them;
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In his Word do I hope. 2. The hope of a godly man is built upon experiences: Rom. 5.4. Experience worketh hope. A Believer can bring in a Catalogue of experiences; Psal. 119.65. Thou hast dealt well with thy servant. In his Word do I hope. 2. The hope of a godly man is built upon experiences: Rom. 5.4. Experience works hope. A Believer can bring in a Catalogue of experiences; Psalm 119.65. Thou hast dealt well with thy servant.
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So can a Believer say, God hath dealt well with him: In several cases he hath had experiences of God;
So can a Believer say, God hath dealt well with him: In several cases he hath had experiences of God;
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when his sins and tentations have been strong, God hath come in with Auxiliary Forces, and his grace hath been sufficient.
when his Sins and tentations have been strong, God hath come in with Auxiliary Forces, and his grace hath been sufficient.
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When his heart hath been sinking under fears, God hath boyed him up out of quicksands,
When his heart hath been sinking under fears, God hath boyed him up out of quicksands,
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and lifted up his head out of deep waters: Psal. 3.3. Thou art O Lord my glory, and the lifter up of my head.
and lifted up his head out of deep waters: Psalm 3.3. Thou art O Lord my glory, and the lifter up of my head.
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When his heart hath been dead in duty, the Spirit of God hath been sweetly tuning of his soul,
When his heart hath been dead in duty, the Spirit of God hath been sweetly tuning of his soul,
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and now he makes melody in his heart to the Lord, Ephes. 5.19. A godly man hath many signal experiences of Gods favour to him, and experience breeds hope: So that a godly mans hope hath a foundation, it is a well-built hope;
and now he makes melody in his heart to the Lord, Ephesians 5.19. A godly man hath many signal experiences of God's favour to him, and experience breeds hope: So that a godly men hope hath a Foundation, it is a well-built hope;
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that hope must needs stand strong, which stands with one foot upon a promise, and with the other foot upon an experience:
that hope must needs stand strong, which Stands with one foot upon a promise, and with the other foot upon an experience:
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But a wicked mans hope is tela aranea, a Spiders Web, he hath nothing to ground his hope upon, his hope is an imposture, a golden dream; Isa. 29.8. It is as when an hungry man dreameth, and behold he eateth, but he awaketh and his soul is empty.
But a wicked men hope is Tela aranea, a Spiders Web, he hath nothing to ground his hope upon, his hope is an imposture, a golden dream; Isaiah 29.8. It is as when an hungry man dreameth, and behold he Eateth, but he awakes and his soul is empty.
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The hope of a sinner is like a dying mans will, that hath neither seal set to it, or witnesses;
The hope of a sinner is like a dying men will, that hath neither seal Set to it, or Witnesses;
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in the will he promiseth to bequeath such a Mannor and Lordship, so many thousand pounds to such a one;
in the will he promises to Bequeath such a Manor and Lordship, so many thousand pounds to such a one;
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but the will being without seal and witnesses, it is null and void in Law;
but the will being without seal and Witnesses, it is null and void in Law;
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just such is the hope of a wicked man, his hope promiseth him great matters, that Christ is his,
just such is the hope of a wicked man, his hope promises him great matters, that christ is his,
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and all the priviledges of heaven are his, but alas it is a meer delusion of his false heart;
and all the privileges of heaven Are his, but alas it is a mere delusion of his false heart;
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when things come to be examined, he wants both seal and witnesses;
when things come to be examined, he Wants both seal and Witnesses;
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he wants the seal of the Word to confirm his Title, and the witness of the Spirit, Plurimi spe periclitantur; this is a sad thing for a man to go to hell with the hope of heaven;
he Wants the seal of the Word to confirm his Title, and the witness of the Spirit, Plurimi See periclitantur; this is a sad thing for a man to go to hell with the hope of heaven;
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NONLATINALPHABET. 2. The Spider spins the web out of her own bowels; she fetcheth all from her self.
. 2. The Spider spins the web out of her own bowels; she Fetches all from her self.
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The Bee fetcheth all from without; the matter of her Comb and Honey the sucks from the flower:
The Bee Fetches all from without; the matter of her Comb and Honey the sucks from the flower:
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The Spider fetcheth all from within her self.
The Spider Fetches all from within her self.
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A true Christian like the Bee fetcheth all from without, he sucks from the sweet flower of Christs Righteousness; Isa. 45.24. In the Lord have I righteousness and strength:
A true Christian like the Bee Fetches all from without, he sucks from the sweet flower of Christ Righteousness; Isaiah 45.24. In the Lord have I righteousness and strength:
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But a wicked man like the Spider fetcheth all his hope from within; •he spins the thread of his hope out of himself, his duties and moralities;
But a wicked man like the Spider Fetches all his hope from within; •he spins the thread of his hope out of himself, his duties and moralities;
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thus his hope is like the Spiders Web.
thus his hope is like the Spiders Web.
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3. The Spiders Web is but weak, the least blast shakes it, the least touch breaks it.
3. The Spiders Web is but weak, the least blast shakes it, the least touch breaks it.
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Such is the sinners hope, the least terror of Conscience shakes it: Job 8.14. whose hope shall be cut off:
Such is the Sinners hope, the least terror of Conscience shakes it: Job 8.14. whose hope shall be Cut off:
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commonly before a wicked mans life is cut off, his hope is cut off.
commonly before a wicked men life is Cut off, his hope is Cut off.
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The godly man hope is a good hope, it is solid and scriptural, the other is a spiders Web.
The godly man hope is a good hope, it is solid and scriptural, the other is a spiders Web.
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4. A true hope is a Persevering hope: Heb. 3.6. Whose house are we if we hold fast the confidence of hope firm unto the end.
4. A true hope is a Persevering hope: Hebrew 3.6. Whose house Are we if we hold fast the confidence of hope firm unto the end.
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True hope doth not faint, it is not broken with affliction, it is an Adamantine grace, NONLATINALPHABET. Hope makes us endure;
True hope does not faint, it is not broken with affliction, it is an Adamantine grace,. Hope makes us endure;
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therefore it is compared to an Anchor which holds the ship in a storm; and to an Helmet, 1 Thes. 5.8. The Helmet keeps off the blow of the sword, or arrow from entring:
Therefore it is compared to an Anchor which holds the ship in a storm; and to an Helmet, 1 Thebes 5.8. The Helmet keeps off the blow of the sword, or arrow from entering:
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So hope as an helmet keeps off the stroke from a Christian that it shall not hurt or dismay him.
So hope as an helmet keeps off the stroke from a Christian that it shall not hurt or dismay him.
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In time of publick calamities, hope keeps the soul from sinking; Joel 3.16. The Lord shall roar out of Sihon;
In time of public calamities, hope keeps the soul from sinking; Joel 3.16. The Lord shall roar out of Sihon;
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the heavens and earth shall shake, but the Lord will be the hope of his people. the heavens and earth shall shake, but the Lord will be the hope of his people.
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Though heaven and earth be ready to come together, yet a Believers hope abides. — Sola spes in miseriis consolatur.
Though heaven and earth be ready to come together, yet a Believers hope abides. — Sola spes in miseriis consolatur.
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A Believer doth never cast away his Anchor. The Jews were prisoners in Babylon, yet prisoners of hope: Zach. 9.10. Turn to your strong hold, ye prisoners of hope. A Believer does never cast away his Anchor. The jews were Prisoners in Babylon, yet Prisoners of hope: Zach 9.10. Turn to your strong hold, you Prisoners of hope.
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When a Christan is on his death-bed, and all hope of life is taken away, yet his hope in God is not taken away.
When a Christian is on his deathbed, and all hope of life is taken away, yet his hope in God is not taken away.
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3. What unspeakable comfort is this to a child of God, that upon a serious trial finds he hath a well-built hope, when Christ shall appear, •t will be a glorious appearing to a believer;
3. What unspeakable Comfort is this to a child of God, that upon a serious trial finds he hath a well-built hope, when christ shall appear, •t will be a glorious appearing to a believer;
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— Credula vitam — spes fovet. A Christian is like a rich heir that hath great Lands in Reversion; he hath much in hope.
— Credula vitam — spes fovet. A Christian is like a rich heir that hath great Lands in Reversion; he hath much in hope.
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Alexander having given away almost all he had in Greece, and being asked what he had left for himself, answered, Hope; his meaning was, he had hope to conquer more Kingdoms, as afterwards he did:Alexander having given away almost all he had in Greece, and being asked what he had left for himself, answered, Hope; his meaning was, he had hope to conquer more Kingdoms, as afterwards he did:
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So if a Christians outward comforts were taken away, and one should ask him what he had left, he might say, The Anchor of hope; he hath a confident hope of those eternal Mansions which Jesus Christ is gone to prepare for him, John 14.2.
So if a Christians outward comforts were taken away, and one should ask him what he had left, he might say, The Anchor of hope; he hath a confident hope of those Eternal Mansions which jesus christ is gone to prepare for him, John 14.2.
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When Christ who is his life shall appear, then shall he also appear with him in glory, Col. 3.4. Oh what comfort is this, how may this lighten, and sweeten the crosse? after the waters of Marah, comes the wine of Paradise;
When christ who is his life shall appear, then shall he also appear with him in glory, Col. 3.4. O what Comfort is this, how may this lighten, and sweeten the cross? After the waters of Marah, comes the wine of Paradise;
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after a wet Spring, a joyful Harvest. 1. Be exhorted to chearfulness: Rom. 5.2. We rejoyce in hope of the glory of God.
After a wet Spring, a joyful Harvest. 1. Be exhorted to cheerfulness: Rom. 5.2. We rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
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Timor• contristatur animum; fear begets sorrow, hope begets joy. Spes non potest esse sine gaudio; Divine hope (saith Austin ) cannot be without some mixture of joy; Timor• contristatur animum; Fear begets sorrow, hope begets joy. Spes non potest esse sine gaudio; Divine hope (Says Austin) cannot be without Some mixture of joy;
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hath a Christian hopes of heaven, and not rejoyce? Prov. 10.28. The hope of the righteous shall be gladness.
hath a Christian hope's of heaven, and not rejoice? Curae 10.28. The hope of the righteous shall be gladness.
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Object. But may some say, It is long before we shall enter upon possession of heaven,Object. But may Some say, It is long before we shall enter upon possession of heaven,
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and hope deferred makes the heart sick, Prov. 13.12. Answ. It is not long, Rev. 22.12. NONLATINALPHABET, Behold I come quickly, and my reward is with me.
and hope deferred makes the heart sick, Curae 13.12. Answer It is not long, Rev. 22.12., Behold I come quickly, and my reward is with me.
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This glorious reward we hope for is quickly in faiths account; faith makes things future present;
This glorious reward we hope for is quickly in faiths account; faith makes things future present;
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what hope saith shall be, faith saith it is already: Christs coming is at hand, the bright morning Star begins to appear;
what hope Says shall be, faith Says it is already: Christ coming is At hand, the bright morning Star begins to appear;
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as a Perspective glass makes those things which are a good way off, seem near to the eye.
as a Perspective glass makes those things which Are a good Way off, seem near to the eye.
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So faith makes Christ, and heaven, and the day of recompence seem to be near, it gives a kind of possession of them in this life;
So faith makes christ, and heaven, and the day of recompense seem to be near, it gives a kind of possession of them in this life;
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Oh then Christians rejoyce, turn your lamentations into Halelujahs, it is but a while, and you shall be made partakers of those blessed things you hope for;
O then Christians rejoice, turn your lamentations into Hallelujahs, it is but a while, and you shall be made partakers of those blessed things you hope for;
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think of the certainty of Christs appearing, Behold I come; and think of the celerity, I come quickly.
think of the certainty of Christ appearing, Behold I come; and think of the celerity, I come quickly.
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2. Maintain your hopes against all discouragements either of fear or tentation; Christians, let not the Divel dispute you out of your hopes. — NONLATINALPHABET.
2. Maintain your hope's against all discouragements either of Fear or tentation; Christians, let not the devil dispute you out of your hope's. —.
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A Souldier that hath the higher ground, and is gotten upon an hill, he will not let the enemy beat him off his ground,
A Soldier that hath the higher ground, and is got upon an hill, he will not let the enemy beatrice him off his ground,
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but will keep it to the last breath.
but will keep it to the last breath.
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Hath God set you on the higher ground? hath he raised your hopes as high as heaven? be not beaten off your ground, maintain your hopes to the last, pray to God that he would further clear your Title to heaven, that you may be as Mount Sihon which cannot be moved.
Hath God Set you on the higher ground? hath he raised your hope's as high as heaven? be not beaten off your ground, maintain your hope's to the last, pray to God that he would further clear your Title to heaven, that you may be as Mount Sihon which cannot be moved.
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3. How should this make us abound in the work of the Lord. — Spes sulcis credit aratis Semina, quae magno foenore reddet ager.
3. How should this make us abound in the work of the Lord. — Spes sulcis credit aratis Semina, Quae magno foenore reddet ager.
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He who hath a well-grounded hope of heaven, how fervent should he be in duty,
He who hath a well-grounded hope of heaven, how fervent should he be in duty,
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how zealous in the cause of God! the hope of glory should spirit and animate a Christian.
how zealous in the cause of God! the hope of glory should Spirit and animate a Christian.
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If there could be grief in heaven, sure it would be that we have done God no more service;
If there could be grief in heaven, sure it would be that we have done God no more service;
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what an infinite disproportion is there between our work and reward!
what an infinite disproportion is there between our work and reward!
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Let Divine Hope be as Oyle to the Lamp, as Wind to the Sailes, to excite and to blow us forward in holy activity for God; we sow in hope: Gal. 6.9. Let us not b• weary in well-doing, for NONLATINALPHABET, in due season we shall reap if we faint not.
Let Divine Hope be as Oil to the Lamp, as Wind to the Sails, to excite and to blow us forward in holy activity for God; we sow in hope: Gal. 6.9. Let us not b• weary in welldoing, for, in due season we shall reap if we faint not.
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4. Let us live suitable to our hopes in an holy Angelical walking.
4. Let us live suitable to our hope's in an holy Angelical walking.
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They who have heaven in their hopes should have heaven in their lives; let us walk after that golden pattern whith Christ hath left us, 1 Joh. 2.6.
They who have heaven in their hope's should have heaven in their lives; let us walk After that golden pattern vuhith christ hath left us, 1 John 2.6.
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As we hope to have Christs death for our justification, we must have his life for our imitation.
As we hope to have Christ death for our justification, we must have his life for our imitation.
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I will conclude with that, Philip. 1.27. Only let your conversation be as it becometh the Gospel of Christ.
I will conclude with that, Philip. 1.27. Only let your Conversation be as it Becometh the Gospel of christ.
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2. Hope looks at the excellency of the promise, Faith looks at the certainty; Hope reads over the writing of the promise, Faith looks at the seal of the promise: Titus 1.2. In hope of eternal life, which God that cannot lye hath promised.
2. Hope looks At the excellency of the promise, Faith looks At the certainty; Hope reads over the writing of the promise, Faith looks At the seal of the promise: Titus 1.2. In hope of Eternal life, which God that cannot lie hath promised.
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Faith believes Christs Passion and Resurrection, as well as his coming to glory.
Faith believes Christ Passion and Resurrection, as well as his coming to glory.
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1. Hope only looks forward at things to come; Faith looks backward aswell as forward; it looks at things past as well as future:
1. Hope only looks forward At things to come; Faith looks backward aswell as forward; it looks At things past as well as future:
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Thus these graces differ in Priority; Hope is the Daughter of Faith. 2. They differ Naturâ, in their nature, and that two wayes.
Thus these graces differ in Priority; Hope is the Daughter of Faith. 2. They differ Naturâ, in their nature, and that two ways.
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Therefore Hierom saith well, Faith lights the Lamp of Hope, as the fire of the Altar lighted the Lamps of the Sanctuary.
Therefore Hieronymus Says well, Faith lights the Lamp of Hope, as the fire of the Altar lighted the Lamps of the Sanctuary.
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but we must first believe the things contained in the promise, before we hope for them.
but we must First believe the things contained in the promise, before we hope for them.
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The ground if things hoped for, Heb. 11.1. The Promises are precious; they are like the Ark which had Manna laid up in it;The ground if things hoped for, Hebrew 11.1. The Promises Are precious; they Are like the Ark which had Manna laid up in it;
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Faith and Hope differ, 1. Ordine, in order and priority; Faith doth precede and go before hope, it is the Mother grace; Faith is NONLATINALPHABET:
Faith and Hope differ, 1. Order, in order and priority; Faith does precede and go before hope, it is the Mother grace; Faith is:
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but though in some things these two graces agree, and are alike, yet in some things they differ.
but though in Some things these two graces agree, and Are alike, yet in Some things they differ.
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both of these graces like cordial-water comfort the fainting soul: There is joy in believing, Rom. 15.13. Rejoycing in hope, Rom. 5.2. Faith and Hope like those two golden Pipes, Zach. 4.12. empty their golden Oyle of joy into a Christian;
both of these graces like cordial-water Comfort the fainting soul: There is joy in believing, Rom. 15.13. Rejoicing in hope, Rom. 5.2. Faith and Hope like those two golden Pipes, Zach 4.12. empty their golden Oil of joy into a Christian;
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Faith and Hope are like two bladdars put under a Christian, which keep him from sinking in the waters of affliction;
Faith and Hope Are like two bladdars put under a Christian, which keep him from sinking in the waters of affliction;
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both help to support the soul in trouble:both help to support the soul in trouble:
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yet they are not the same. Indeed, in some things Faith and Hope do agree; both feed upon the Promise;
yet they Are not the same. Indeed, in Some things Faith and Hope do agree; both feed upon the Promise;
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But though they are placed near together as the two wings of the Cherubims on the Mercy-seat,
But though they Are placed near together as the two wings of the Cherubims on the Mercy-seat,
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there is such a near affinity between them that (saith Luther ) it is hard to find a difference:
there is such a near affinity between them that (Says Luther) it is hard to find a difference:
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These two graces, NONLATINALPHABET, Faith and Hope are so like, that they have been taken one for the other;
These two graces,, Faith and Hope Are so like, that they have been taken one for the other;
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Thus you have seen what hope is. Here a Question may be moved, how hope differs from Faith? Answer;
Thus you have seen what hope is. Here a Question may be moved, how hope differs from Faith? Answer;
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despair looks on things with black spectacles, and gives all for lost; hope is like Cork to the Net, which keeps the heart from sinking in despair.
despair looks on things with black spectacles, and gives all for lost; hope is like Cork to the Net, which keeps the heart from sinking in despair.
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4. Hope is circa bonum possibile, it looks at some good which is feasible, and which there is possibility of obtaining. So hope differs from despair;
4. Hope is circa bonum possibile, it looks At Some good which is feasible, and which there is possibility of obtaining. So hope differs from despair;
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hope is resolute and fixed, it wrastles with difficulties, and will not give over, till it hath the thing hoped for.
hope is resolute and fixed, it wrastles with difficulties, and will not give over, till it hath the thing hoped for.
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desire is weak and transient, it is soon over;
desire is weak and Transient, it is soon over;
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3. Hope is circa bonum arduum, it looks at some good which is difficult to attain. So hope differs from desire;
3. Hope is circa bonum arduum, it looks At Some good which is difficult to attain. So hope differs from desire;
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joy is exercised about something present, hope about something future. So Clemens Alexandrinus defines hope, NONLATINALPHABET.
joy is exercised about something present, hope about something future. So Clemens Alexandrian defines hope,.
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2. Hope circa bonum futurum, it looks at some good to come; so it differs from joy;
2. Hope circa bonum Future, it looks At Some good to come; so it differs from joy;
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fear looks at evil, hope at good.
Fear looks At evil, hope At good.
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Spes est circa bonum arduum, futurum, & possibile. 1. Hope is circa bonum, it looks at some good, so it differs from fear;Spes est circa bonum arduum, Future, & possibile. 1. Hope is circa bonum, it looks At Some good, so it differs from Fear;
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Hope is a Theological grace planted in the heart by the Spirit of God, whereby a Christian is quickned to the expectation of those things which are held forth in the promise: Rom. 8.25. If we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it. Aquinas descibes hope thus;
Hope is a Theological grace planted in the heart by the Spirit of God, whereby a Christian is quickened to the expectation of those things which Are held forth in the promise: Rom. 8.25. If we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it. Aquinas descibes hope thus;
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2. The Object, that blessed hope; where we are to consider, 1. What hope is. 2. What a Christian hopes for. 1. What hope is. I answer:
2. The Object, that blessed hope; where we Are to Consider, 1. What hope is. 2. What a Christian hope's for. 1. What hope is. I answer:
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be ye also patient, for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh. So much for the Act, looking. be you also patient, for the coming of the Lord draws High. So much for the Act, looking.
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and looks with patience till the Crop spring up: Jam. 7.5. Behold the Husbandman waiteth for the pretious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it;
and looks with patience till the Crop spring up: Jam. 7.5. Behold the Husbandman waits for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it;
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3. There is a looking with patience; as a man casts his seed into the earth,
3. There is a looking with patience; as a man Cast his seed into the earth,
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or for one that is to pay him a great summe of money. So Moses looked with joy to the recompence of reward, Heb. 11.26.
or for one that is to pay him a great sum of money. So Moses looked with joy to the recompense of reward, Hebrew 11.26.
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as a man indebt looks every hour when the Serjeant shall arrest him, but the Saints is a joyful looking; as a man looks for a friend,
as a man indebt looks every hour when the sergeant shall arrest him, but the Saints is a joyful looking; as a man looks for a friend,
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There is terror in a sinners looking, it is called NONLATINALPHABET, a fearful looking for of judgement, Heb. 10.27.
There is terror in a Sinners looking, it is called, a fearful looking for of judgement, Hebrew 10.27.
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2. There is a looking with joy; Rom. 5.2. We rejoyce in hope of the glory of God.
2. There is a looking with joy; Rom. 5.2. We rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
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why is thy Chariot so long a coming? why tarry the wheeles of thy Chariot? it is the Vote of the whole Church; Rev. 22.17. Come Lord Jesus, come quickly.
why is thy Chariot so long a coming? why tarry the wheels of thy Chariot? it is the Vote of the Whole Church; Rev. 22.17. Come Lord jesus, come quickly.
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How doth the pious soul cry out in an holy pang of desire, usque quo? how long Lord!
How does the pious soul cry out in an holy pang of desire, usque quo? how long Lord!
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but how doth the Spouse desire the marriage day when the Nuptials shall be solemnized! at that wedding the water shall be turned into wine:
but how does the Spouse desire the marriage day when the Nuptials shall be solemnized! At that wedding the water shall be turned into wine:
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Now it is a time of absence from our Husband Christ; therefore we are dressed in mourning, and hang our Harps upon the Willows;
Now it is a time of absence from our Husband christ; Therefore we Are dressed in mourning, and hang our Harps upon the Willows;
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1. A looking with desire, as the servant looked for the year of Jubily and release, Lev. 25.40. or as the Bride looks for the marriage day.
1. A looking with desire, as the servant looked for the year of Jubilee and release, Lev. 25.40. or as the Bride looks for the marriage day.
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2. Specifically, the glorious appearing of the great God, &c. I begin with the first, the Act, looking, NONLATINALPHABET. There is a threefold looking.
2. Specifically, the glorious appearing of the great God, etc. I begin with the First, the Act, looking,. There is a threefold looking.
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In which words there is, 1. The Act, looking. 2. The Object; which is set down, 1. Emphatically, that blessed hope.
In which words there is, 1. The Act, looking. 2. The Object; which is Set down, 1. Emphatically, that blessed hope.
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Depart, this is not your rest, Mich. 2.10. all which considered, may make us look for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour. Depart, this is not your rest, Mich. 2.10. all which considered, may make us look for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour.
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2. If we look Extra, if we cast our eyes abroad, the world is but our sojourning-house, it is a Stage whereon vanity and vexation act their part, and the Scene seldom alters:
2. If we look Extra, if we cast our eyes abroad, the world is but our sojourning-house, it is a Stage whereon vanity and vexation act their part, and the Scene seldom alters:
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and shall be as the Angels of God.
and shall be as the Angels of God.
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flesh and Spirit; this may make him look for that blessed hope, when he shall be disintangled of his sins,Flesh and Spirit; this may make him look for that blessed hope, when he shall be disentangled of his Sins,
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1. Intra, if we turn our eyes inward and behold •ur sins. This made Paul himself cry out, O wretched man that I am, Rom. 7.24. A Christian hath two men within him;
1. Intra, if we turn our eyes inward and behold •ur Sins. This made Paul himself cry out, Oh wretched man that I am, Rom. 7.24. A Christian hath two men within him;
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There is enough to mak us breathe after that hope ▪ if we look either Intra, or Extra.
There is enough to make us breathe After that hope ▪ if we look either Intra, or Extra.
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he hath little in hand, but much in hope; so saith the Text, Looking for that blessed hope, &c.
he hath little in hand, but much in hope; so Says the Text, Looking for that blessed hope, etc.
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A Christians happiness is in reversion, it is yet behind; a Saint in in this life is aeternitatis candidatus, a candidate and expectant of heaven;
A Christians happiness is in reversion, it is yet behind; a Saint in in this life is aeternitatis candidatus, a candidate and expectant of heaven;
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Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God, and our Saviour Jesus Christ.
Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God, and our Saviour jesus christ.
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The sacred Anchor. Titus 2. •3.
The sacred Anchor. Titus 2. •3.
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some have so blossom'd in prosperity, that they have blossom'd themselves into hell:
Some have so blossomed in Prosperity, that they have blossomed themselves into hell:
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and parcheth the Fruit, the Sun being so extream hot:
and parcheth the Fruit, the Sun being so extreme hight:
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Too much prosperity, like the West sun doth Christians much hurt, and parcheth all good affection, Jer. 22.21. Oh pray to God that he would make you fruitful though it be by bleeding.
Too much Prosperity, like the West sun does Christians much hurt, and parcheth all good affection, Jer. 22.21. O pray to God that he would make you fruitful though it be by bleeding.
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Say as Luther, Lord, wound where thou wilt, prune and cut me till I bleed,
Say as Luther, Lord, wound where thou wilt, prune and Cut me till I bleed,
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so that I may have my Fruit unto holiness, and my end everlasting life, Rom. 6.22.
so that I may have my Fruit unto holiness, and my end everlasting life, Rom. 6.22.
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Now that I may press Christians who have Fruit, to bring forth more fruits of patience, humility, love, &c. Consider
Now that I may press Christians who have Fruit, to bring forth more fruits of patience, humility, love, etc. Consider
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the Apostle prayes for the Philippians that their love might abound NONLATINALPHABET, yet more and more, Phil. 1.9.
the Apostle prays for the Philippians that their love might abound, yet more and more, Philip 1.9.
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Christ chides a little faith, Matth. 14.31. Christians should encrease with the encrease of God, Col. 2.19. Christ compares the breasts of his Spouse to Clusters of Grapes, for fruitfulness, Cant. 7.7. Oh labour to be Christians of degrees;
christ chides a little faith, Matthew 14.31. Christians should increase with the increase of God, Col. 2.19. christ compares the breasts of his Spouse to Clusters of Grapes, for fruitfulness, Cant 7.7. O labour to be Christians of Degrees;
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They are like the Church of Philadelphia which had NONLATINALPHABET, a little strength, Rev. 3.8. so they have a little faith, a spark of love.
They Are like the Church of Philadelphia which had, a little strength, Rev. 3.8. so they have a little faith, a spark of love.
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like Trees that have an Apple or two growing on them to show that they are of the right kind: Isa. 17.6. Two or three berries in the top of the uppermost bough.
like Trees that have an Apple or two growing on them to show that they Are of the right kind: Isaiah 17.6. Two or three berries in the top of the uppermost bough.
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and is not grace more precious than gold? some Christians have a little fruit, and they think that is well;
and is not grace more precious than gold? Some Christians have a little fruit, and they think that is well;
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Christians should be like that ground in the Parable which brought forth some sixty, some an hundred fold, Matth. 13.8. He who hath a little gold, labours to encrease it;
Christians should be like that ground in the Parable which brought forth Some sixty, Some an hundred fold, Matthew 13.8. He who hath a little gold, labours to increase it;
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Grace is like the morning light which encreaseth more, and more to the full meridian of glory.
Grace is like the morning Light which increases more, and more to the full meridian of glory.
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2. It Exhorts them that do bear fruit, that they would bring forth more fruit; do not think you have fruit enough, but bring forth NONLATINALPHABET, further degrees of sanctity: Joh. 15.2. Every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it that it may bring forth more fruit.
2. It Exhorts them that do bear fruit, that they would bring forth more fruit; do not think you have fruit enough, but bring forth, further Degrees of sanctity: John 15.2. Every branch that bears fruit, he Purgeth it that it may bring forth more fruit.
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5. God delights in his fruitful trees; when his Garden flourisheth he will walk there; he who curseth the barren tree, will taste of the fruitful tree; Cant. 5.1. I am come into my Garden my sister, my Spouse, I have gathered my Myrrhe with my Spice.
5. God delights in his fruitful trees; when his Garden flourishes he will walk there; he who Curseth the barren tree, will taste of the fruitful tree; Cant 5.1. I am come into my Garden my sister, my Spouse, I have gathered my Myrrh with my Spice.
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The righteousness of faith, is alwayes accompanied with the fruits of Righteousness. He that can show good fruit, goes (like a ship laden with Jewels and Spices) full saile to Heaven. The righteousness of faith, is always accompanied with the fruits of Righteousness. He that can show good fruit, Goes (like a ship laden with Jewels and Spices) full sail to Heaven.
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the fruits of love, humility, good works, are (as St. Bernard saith) Seeds of hope, signs of Predestination, the happy presages of future glory.
the fruits of love, humility, good works, Are (as Saint Bernard Says) Seeds of hope, Signs of Predestination, the happy presages of future glory.
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4. Fruitfulness is a good evidence to show for heaven;
4. Fruitfulness is a good evidence to show for heaven;
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O would you be fair in Gods eye? Then spread your Branches, send forth your Spices as Aromatick Trees in Lebanon.
O would you be fair in God's eye? Then spread your Branches, send forth your Spices as Aromatic Trees in Lebanon.
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The fertil Christian is compared to the Lilly for pulchritude and fairness, Hos. 14.5. There are many strive to make themselves look fair by their dressing and attyre, their chain of Pearl and Bracelets.
The fertile Christian is compared to the Lily for pulchritude and fairness, Hos. 14.5. There Are many strive to make themselves look fair by their dressing and attire, their chain of Pearl and Bracelets.
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A dead tree as it is unserviceable, so it is uncomely. A Christian decked with the Fruits of Righteousness, is beautiful and glorious.
A dead tree as it is unserviceable, so it is uncomely. A Christian decked with the Fruits of Righteousness, is beautiful and glorious.
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a Fruit-bearing Christian is an Ornament to Religion; the more fruitful the branch is, the more fair to look on; Jer. 11.16. The Lord called thy name a green Olive-tree, fair, and of goodly fruit.
a Fruit bearing Christian is an Ornament to Religion; the more fruitful the branch is, the more fair to look on; Jer. 11.16. The Lord called thy name a green Olive-tree, fair, and of goodly fruit.
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The Hypocrites fruit is like the grass upon the house tops, which withereth before it groweth up, Psal. 129.6. Matth. 13.6. 3. Fruitfulness adorns a Christian; the Fruit adorns the Tree;
The Hypocrites fruit is like the grass upon the house tops, which withereth before it grows up, Psalm 129.6. Matthew 13.6. 3. Fruitfulness adorns a Christian; the Fruit adorns the Tree;
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2. The seeming fruit of Hypocrites dyes, and comes to nothing: Joh. 15.6. He is cast forth as a branch, and is withered.
2. The seeming fruit of Hypocrites dies, and comes to nothing: John 15.6. He is cast forth as a branch, and is withered.
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The Hypocrites fruit is sower and harsh, he doth not bring forth Pomgranates but Crabs, not Figs, but wild Grapes.
The Hypocrites fruit is sour and harsh, he does not bring forth Pomegranates but Crabs, not Figs, but wild Grapes.
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the fruit of the Regenerate is mellow, it is sweetned with Faith, it is ripened with love.
the fruit of the Regenerate is mellow, it is sweetened with Faith, it is ripened with love.
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The Hypocrite may pray, and give alms as well as a child of God, but there is difference in the fruit;
The Hypocrite may pray, and give alms as well as a child of God, but there is difference in the fruit;
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The Crab may bear fruit aswell as the Pearmain, but this excells in sweetness.
The Crab may bear fruit aswell as the Pearmain, but this excels in sweetness.
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2. Hypocrites bring forth something like fruit, but it is not the right fruit. 1. The fruit they bear is not so sweet.
2. Hypocrites bring forth something like fruit, but it is not the right fruit. 1. The fruit they bear is not so sweet.
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Answ. 1. They do not bring forth fruit in the Vine; they bring forth in the strength of parts, not in the strength of Christ. Answer 1. They do not bring forth fruit in the Vine; they bring forth in the strength of parts, not in the strength of christ.
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Quest. But may not Hypocrites bring forth fruit.Quest. But may not Hypocrites bring forth fruit.
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As a man differs from a beast by Reason, a beast differs from a plant by sense, a plant differs from a stone by vegetation; so a good Christian differs from an Hypocrite by fruit. Fruitfulnesse puts a difference between the sound tree and the hollow tree.
As a man differs from a beast by Reason, a beast differs from a plant by sense, a plant differs from a stone by vegetation; so a good Christian differs from an Hypocrite by fruit. Fruitfulness puts a difference between the found tree and the hollow tree.
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fruit can no more be separated from faith, than moisture from the Air, it is the very definition of a branch in Christ, it bears fruit, Joh. 15.2.
fruit can no more be separated from faith, than moisture from the Air, it is the very definition of a branch in christ, it bears fruit, John 15.2.
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the Hypocrite is all for show and pretence, he hath fair leaves, but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit;
the Hypocrite is all for show and pretence, he hath fair leaves, but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit;
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Fruitfulness differeth a Saint from an Hypocrite;
Fruitfulness differeth a Saint from an Hypocrite;
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let us not be still devouring Sermons, yet never the fatter. 2. Fruitfulness is one of the best distinctive Characters of a Christian; Prov. 12.12. The root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.
let us not be still devouring Sermons, yet never the fatter. 2. Fruitfulness is one of the best distinctive Characters of a Christian; Curae 12.12. The root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.
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and Who planteth a Vineyard, and eateth not of the fruit thereof? 1 Cor. 9.7. Let us not be as Pharaohs kine, which devoured the fat, and yet still were lean;
and Who plants a Vineyard, and Eateth not of the fruit thereof? 1 Cor. 9.7. Let us not be as Pharaohs kine, which devoured the fat, and yet still were lean;
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That I may perswade Christians to fruitfulness, I desire them to weigh these five things. 1. Fruit is that which God expects from us, we are his plantation;
That I may persuade Christians to fruitfulness, I desire them to weigh these five things. 1. Fruit is that which God expects from us, we Are his plantation;
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This is the Emblem of a good Christian, he is never without fruit, either bloomimg in his affections, or fructifying in his conversation.
This is the Emblem of a good Christian, he is never without fruit, either bloomimg in his affections, or fructifying in his Conversation.
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when some of its fruit falls off, other fruit begins to mellow, and when that mellows, other of its fruit doth but begin to blossom, it is never without fruit.
when Some of its fruit falls off, other fruit begins to mellow, and when that mellows, other of its fruit does but begin to blossom, it is never without fruit.
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Christians should be like the Pomcitron, which (as Naturalists say) bears fruit at all times of the year;
Christians should be like the Pomcitron, which (as Naturalists say) bears fruit At all times of the year;
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if we would dedicate a tree to the God of Heaven which he should accept of, let it be a tree filled with the fruit of righteousness.
if we would dedicate a tree to the God of Heaven which he should accept of, let it be a tree filled with the fruit of righteousness.
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they dedicated the Oak to Jupiter, the Lawrel to Apollo, the Olive-tree to Minerva; but certainly,
they dedicated the Oak to Jupiter, the Laurel to Apollo, the Olive-tree to Minerva; but Certainly,
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The Heathens had a custom of dedicating their trees;
The heathens had a custom of dedicating their trees;
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That Christian may be entitled Faelix, happy, that hath the sweet fruits of the Spirit growing in his heart; be fruit-bearing trees.
That Christian may be entitled Felix, happy, that hath the sweet fruits of the Spirit growing in his heart; be Fruit bearing trees.
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Arabia is called Faelix, because of the sweet fruits which grow there, Frankincense, with other perfumes and spices.Arabia is called Felix, Because of the sweet fruits which grow there, Frankincense, with other perfumes and spices.
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we often plant Trees to be a shade to the house. God cares for no such trees as are only for shade, he loves fruit. we often plant Trees to be a shade to the house. God Cares for no such trees as Are only for shade, he loves fruit.
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we love to see fruitfulness everywhere, and why not in our hearts? oh let the precious Grapes and Figs we bear, evidence that we are trees of Gods planting;
we love to see fruitfulness everywhere, and why not in our hearts? o let the precious Grapes and Figs we bear, evidence that we Are trees of God's planting;
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when you come into your Garden, you complain if you see no fruit; such a Root is set, but it doth not grow;
when you come into your Garden, you complain if you see no fruit; such a Root is Set, but it does not grow;
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if there be a Tree in our Orchard though with never such fair leaves, we value it not unless there be fruit;
if there be a Tree in our Orchard though with never such fair leaves, we valve it not unless there be fruit;
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We love to see every thing fruitful;
We love to see every thing fruitful;
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3. Let this exhort us all to fruitfulness; how happy were it if it might be said of us as Joseph, Gen. 49.22. Joseph is a fruitful bough.
3. Let this exhort us all to fruitfulness; how happy were it if it might be said of us as Joseph, Gen. 49.22. Joseph is a fruitful bough.
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When ye fasted and mourned, did ye at all fast unto me, even to me? Sinners did ye not bring forth fruit unto your selves?When you fasted and mourned, did you At all fast unto me, even to me? Sinners did you not bring forth fruit unto your selves?
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God will say to all such self-seekers, as once he did to the people of the Jews, Zach. 7.5.
God will say to all such self-seekers, as once he did to the people of the jews, Zach 7.5.
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now he brings forth fruit to himself, and this fruit is worm-eaten.
now he brings forth fruit to himself, and this fruit is Worm-eaten.
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Works of mercy are good, but when a man gives alms, not so much to feed the poor, as to feed his pride;
Works of mercy Are good, but when a man gives alms, not so much to feed the poor, as to feed his pride;
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some pride it in their humbling confessions, which is as if Benhadads servants had been proud when they came before the King with Ropes upon their heads, 1 King. 20.31.
Some pride it in their humbling confessions, which is as if Benhadad's Servants had been proud when they Come before the King with Ropes upon their Heads, 1 King. 20.31.
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but when a man prayes only to show his parts, this is to bring forth fruit to himself;
but when a man prays only to show his parts, this is to bring forth fruit to himself;
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Answ. When all the good he doth is for the magnifying of himself, the worm of pride gets into his fruit and spoils it. Prayer is good;Answer When all the good he does is for the magnifying of himself, the worm of pride gets into his fruit and spoils it. Prayer is good;
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What is it for one to bring forth fruit unto himself? What is it for one to bring forth fruit unto himself?
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A man had as good bring forth no fruit, as bring forth fruit to himself. Quest.
A man had as good bring forth no fruit, as bring forth fruit to himself. Quest.
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3. It reproves such as bring forth good fruit, but to a bad end: Hose. 10.1. Israel is an empty Vine, he bringeth forth fruit unto himself:
3. It reproves such as bring forth good fruit, but to a bad end: Hose. 10.1. Israel is an empty Vine, he brings forth fruit unto himself:
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bad fruit shows a rotten heart . — Fructus indicat arborem.
bad fruit shows a rotten heart. — Fructus indicat Arborem.
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One may as well say, though the Crab bear sower fruit, it hath a sweet Root;
One may as well say, though the Crab bear sour fruit, it hath a sweet Root;
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let not that man say his heart is good, who bears such fruit.
let not that man say his heart is good, who bears such fruit.
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some of their hellish and bitter fruits are mentioned, Gal. 5.20, 21. Adultery, Idolatry, Witchcraft, Hatred, Variance, Emulations, Seditions, Heresies, &c. These are wild grapes, Isa. 5.2. Grapes of gall, Deut. 32.32. Fruit unto death, Rom. 7.5. these are Trees of the Divels planting;
Some of their hellish and bitter fruits Are mentioned, Gal. 5.20, 21. Adultery, Idolatry, Witchcraft, Hatred, Variance, Emulations, Seditions, Heresies, etc. These Are wild grapes, Isaiah 5.2. Grapes of Gall, Deuteronomy 32.32. Fruit unto death, Rom. 7.5. these Are Trees of the Devils planting;
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They are not trees of the Garden, but the Wilderness; their hearts are a fruitful soil for sin, they bring forth pride, malice, Superstition;
They Are not trees of the Garden, but the Wilderness; their hearts Are a fruitful soil for since, they bring forth pride, malice, Superstition;
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for he hath said, Every tree which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewen down, Mat. 3.10. 2. It reproves such as bring forth evil fruit.
for he hath said, Every tree which brings not forth good fruit is hewn down, Mathew 3.10. 2. It reproves such as bring forth evil fruit.
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let unfruitful Christians look to it; if God should not cut down unprofitable branches, he should be untrue in his Word;
let unfruitful Christians look to it; if God should not Cut down unprofitable branches, he should be untrue in his Word;
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God will condemn men as well for hiding their Talents, as for spending them; as well for not bearing Figs, as for bearing thorns;
God will condemn men as well for hiding their Talents, as for spending them; as well for not bearing Figs, as for bearing thorns;
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This man had not embezeld his Talent, but because he did not trade with it, and bring forth fruit, therefore he is sentenced. This man had not embezeld his Talon, but Because he did not trade with it, and bring forth fruit, Therefore he is sentenced.
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Those who have no Myrrhe, or wine to give God, shall never feed upon the Tree of life which bears several sorts of fruit, Rev. 22.2. 4. Think of the heavy doom which will be passed upon the unfruitful person; Matth. 25.30. Cast ye the unprofitable servant into outer darkness.
Those who have no Myrrh, or wine to give God, shall never feed upon the Tree of life which bears several sorts of fruit, Rev. 22.2. 4. Think of the heavy doom which will be passed upon the unfruitful person; Matthew 25.30. Cast you the unprofitable servant into outer darkness.
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that is, love mixed with obedience.
that is, love mixed with Obedience.
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this, though it be bitter to you, it is sweet to Christ. Your spiced wine, and the juice of the Pomgranate;
this, though it be bitter to you, it is sweet to christ. Your spiced wine, and the juice of the Pomegranate;
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Oh present Christ with your sweet spices, give him your Myrrhe, Cant. 5.2. your spiced wine with the juice of the Pomgranate. Cant. 8.2. your Myrrhe, that is, repentance;
O present christ with your sweet spices, give him your Myrrh, Cant 5.2. your spiced wine with the juice of the Pomegranate. Cant 8.2. your Myrrh, that is, Repentance;
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you that do not bring forth the fruits of Righteousness, shall never taste the fruits of Paradise.
you that do not bring forth the fruits of Righteousness, shall never taste the fruits of Paradise.
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How Aromatical and fragrant are those fruits which grow in the heavenly Jerusalem? now if you do not bring God your fruit, you shall never taste his fruit:
How Aromatical and fragrant Are those fruits which grow in the heavenly Jerusalem? now if you do not bring God your fruit, you shall never taste his fruit:
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and Cinamon, with all trees of Frankincense, Myrrhe, and Aloes, with all the chief spices, or as it is in the Original, the head of the spices. and Cinnamon, with all trees of Frankincense, Myrrh, and Aloes, with all the chief spices, or as it is in the Original, the head of the spices.
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Thy Plants are an Orchard of Pomgranates with pleasant fruits, Camphire, and Spiknard, Saffron, Calamus, Thy Plants Are an Orchard of Pomegranates with pleasant fruits, Camphire, and Spiknard, Saffron, Calamus,
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there are fruits that the Angels themselves delight to feed on; it may be said of those Coelestial fruits, as Cant. 4.13.there Are fruits that the Angels themselves delight to feed on; it may be said of those Celestial fruits, as Cant 4.13.
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Heaven is the Garden of God, the Paradise of pleasure where the most rare delicious fruits grow;
Heaven is the Garden of God, the Paradise of pleasure where the most rare delicious fruits grow;
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3. They that do not bring forth good fruit, shall never taste of the fruits that grow in heaven.
3. They that do not bring forth good fruit, shall never taste of the fruits that grow in heaven.
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but where is your fruit? your enjoyments are great, but what are your improvements? whom God finds without fruit, he leaves without excuse.
but where is your fruit? your enjoyments Are great, but what Are your improvements? whom God finds without fruit, he leaves without excuse.
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the Sunbeams of mercies, and Sihons silver drops have fallen upon you;
the Sunbeams of Mercies, and Sihons silver drops have fallen upon you;
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So may God say to us, I have planted you in an hilly place, you have been higher than the Nations round about you, you have been even lifed up to heaven with Ordinances;
So may God say to us, I have planted you in an hilly place, you have been higher than the nations round about you, you have been even lifed up to heaven with Ordinances;
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In a fruitful hill ] in the Hebrew it is NONLATINALPHABET the horn of the son of oyle, or, the son of fatness, that is in a very fat, rich soil.
In a fruitful hill ] in the Hebrew it is the horn of the son of oil, or, the son of fatness, that is in a very fat, rich soil.
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The Lord hath planted us in a rich soil; he may say to us as to his Vineyard, Isa. 5.1. My beloved hath a Vineyard in a very fruitful hill, and he fenced it, and planted it with the choisest Vine, &c. and he looked that it should bring forth Grapes, and it brought forth wild grapes, in an Hill ] hilly places are judged the fittest for Vines to grow in, Psal. 80.10. there the Sun comes best, and is of more force for ripening the Grapes.
The Lord hath planted us in a rich soil; he may say to us as to his Vineyard, Isaiah 5.1. My Beloved hath a Vineyard in a very fruitful hill, and he fenced it, and planted it with the Choicest Vine, etc. and he looked that it should bring forth Grapes, and it brought forth wild grapes, in an Hill ] hilly places Are judged the Fittest for Vines to grow in, Psalm 80.10. there the Sun comes best, and is of more force for ripening the Grapes.
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'Tis good to bethink our selves what answer we shall give to God for our barrenness.
It's good to bethink our selves what answer we shall give to God for our Barrenness.
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2. What account can the unfruitful Christian give to God? God will come with this question, Where is your fruit? a godly man dies full of fruit; Job 5.26. Thou shalt come to thy grave in a full age, like as a shock of Corn, &c. The unfruitful Christian comes to his grave not as shock of corn, but as a bundle of straw, fit only for the fire:
2. What account can the unfruitful Christian give to God? God will come with this question, Where is your fruit? a godly man die full of fruit; Job 5.26. Thou shalt come to thy grave in a full age, like as a shock of Corn, etc. The unfruitful Christian comes to his grave not as shock of corn, but as a bundle of straw, fit only for the fire:
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men think it a shame to want an eye, or a limb; but it is a greater shame to want fruit.
men think it a shame to want an eye, or a limb; but it is a greater shame to want fruit.
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but in the Spring time of the Gospel, when the Sun of Righteousness hath shined so gloriously in our Horizon, now to be without fruit is a reproach not to be wiped away;
but in the Spring time of the Gospel, when the Sun of Righteousness hath shined so gloriously in our Horizon, now to be without fruit is a reproach not to be wiped away;
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So in the winter of ignorance and Popery to have less fruit was lesse culpable;
So in the winter of ignorance and Popery to have less fruit was less culpable;
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but in the Spring and Summer to be without fruit, is a reproach to the Tree:
but in the Spring and Summer to be without fruit, is a reproach to the Tree:
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Barrenness of old was counted a great shame. For a tree in winter to be fruitless, is no great wonder;
barrenness of old was counted a great shame. For a tree in winter to be fruitless, is no great wonder;
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we have many will commend fruit, but few that bear fruit. To the unfruitful Christian let me say four things. 1. Unfruitfulness is a shame:
we have many will commend fruit, but few that bear fruit. To the unfruitful Christian let me say four things. 1. Unfruitfulness is a shame:
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I will not be so uncharitable as to say we have no trees of Righteousness in England; blessed be God we have some trees laden with Gospel-fruit, Plants of renown; but few trees, in comparison of the Thorns and Briars that grow;
I will not be so uncharitable as to say we have no trees of Righteousness in England; blessed be God we have Some trees laden with Gospel-fruit, Plants of renown; but few trees, in comparison of the Thorns and Briers that grow;
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The silver showers of the Sanctuary fall upon barren ground. Histories relate that in some Countries they have no Trees at all growing.
The silver showers of the Sanctuary fallen upon barren ground. Histories relate that in Some Countries they have no Trees At all growing.
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but how few are savingly wrought upon? how few fruitful plants? they are as the gleanings after Vintage. This is a lamentation and shall be for a lamentation.
but how few Are savingly wrought upon? how few fruitful plants? they Are as the gleanings After Vintage. This is a lamentation and shall be for a lamentation.
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millions are made Proselites to Rome; Satan never had such an harvest in England as of late years;
millions Are made Proselytes to Room; Satan never had such an harvest in England as of late Years;
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many are perverted, few converted. Papists, and Heretiques see the fruit of their labours;
many Are perverted, few converted. Papists, and Heretics see the fruit of their labours;
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instead of the Figtree and Pomgranate, we have abundance of barren willows grow among us; Ministers say they fear they spend their labour in vain;
instead of the Fig tree and Pomegranate, we have abundance of barren willows grow among us; Ministers say they Fear they spend their labour in vain;
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and if he be not Christs, whose is he then? I fear the sinne of this Age is unfruitfulnesse. Never more labouring in Gods Vineyard, and yet never lesse fruit;
and if he be not Christ, whose is he then? I Fear the sin of this Age is unfruitfulness. Never more labouring in God's Vineyard, and yet never less fruit;
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and he who hath not the Spirit of Christ, is none of Christs, Rom. 8.9.
and he who hath not the Spirit of christ, is none of Christ, Rom. 8.9.
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they may be compared to the wood of the Vine which is good for nothing, Ezek. 15.2. He who hath not the fruits of the Spirit , hath not the Spirit;
they may be compared to the wood of the Vine which is good for nothing, Ezekiel 15.2. He who hath not the fruits of the Spirit, hath not the Spirit;
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they give God neither the early fruit, nor the latter. There are many Christians like Arbors, covered only with the leaves of profession;
they give God neither the early fruit, nor the latter. There Are many Christians like Arbours, covered only with the leaves of profession;
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O how many unfruitful hearers are there, who evaporate into nothing but froth and fume, being like those ears which run out all into straw!
Oh how many unfruitful hearers Are there, who evaporate into nothing but froth and fume, being like those ears which run out all into straw!
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2. Here is an Indictment against three sorts. 1. Such as bring forth no fruit; Hose. 10.1. Israel is an empty Vine.
2. Here is an Indictment against three sorts. 1. Such as bring forth no fruit; Hose. 10.1. Israel is an empty Vine.
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He who is a branch of this Tree, though before he were like Aarons dry Rod, yet now he blossoms, and brings forth Almonds.
He who is a branch of this Tree, though before he were like Aaron's dry Rod, yet now he blossoms, and brings forth Almonds.
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but he must needs be fruitful.
but he must needs be fruitful.
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It is impossible for a man to be ingraffed into Christ, who is so full of juice and succulency,
It is impossible for a man to be Ingrafted into christ, who is so full of juice and succulency,
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he set meat before them, and washed their wounds, Acts 16.33, 34. he who was before their Jaylor, becomes now their Nurse and Physitian.
he Set meat before them, and washed their wounds, Acts 16.33, 34. he who was before their Jailor, becomes now their Nurse and physician.
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How kindly did he use the Apostles!
How kindly did he use the Apostles!
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The Jaylor when God had changed him from a wild tree, to a tree of Righteousness, brought forth sweet and generous fruit.
The Jailor when God had changed him from a wild tree, to a tree of Righteousness, brought forth sweet and generous fruit.
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he was one of the most fruitfull Trees that ever God planted in his Vineyard.
he was one of the most fruitful Trees that ever God planted in his Vineyard.
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No sooner was Paul converted, but he became a plant of renown, he did bring forth rare fruit, humility, faith, heavenly-mindedness;
No sooner was Paul converted, but he became a plant of renown, he did bring forth rare fruit, humility, faith, Heavenly-mindedness;
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As soon as the sap of grace is infused, it puts forth it self in Evangelical fruit. As soon as the sap of grace is infused, it puts forth it self in Evangelical fruit.
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and will prove no lesse prejudicial. 1. It shows us who is a Christian in Gods Kalendar, namely the fruit-bearing Christian.
and will prove no less prejudicial. 1. It shows us who is a Christian in God's Calendar, namely the Fruit bearing Christian.
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Mourning in a time of joy, private duties in time of publick, is as unseasonable as Snow and Hail in Harvest,
Mourning in a time of joy, private duties in time of public, is as unseasonable as Snow and Hail in Harvest,
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now a storm of Hail would do hurt, and be like a Flail to thrash the Co•n out of the Ear.
now a storm of Hail would do hurt, and be like a Flail to thrash the Co•n out of the Ear.
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Snow and Hail are good for the ground, when they come in their season, but when the Corn is ripe,
Snow and Hail Are good for the ground, when they come in their season, but when the Corn is ripe,
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but to give it out of season, when nature is spent, and between fainting fits, it may kill the patient.
but to give it out of season, when nature is spent, and between fainting fits, it may kill the patient.
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3. Duties of Religion not well timed are dangerous; a strong purgation may sometimes be good;
3. Duties of Religion not well timed Are dangerous; a strong purgation may sometime be good;
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and shall not Christians observe their seasons, when to mourn, when to rejoyce? let not the Stork, and Turtle outwit them.
and shall not Christians observe their seasons, when to mourn, when to rejoice? let not the Stork, and Turtle outwit them.
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2. Creatures by the instinct of Nature observe their season: Jer. 8.7. Yea the Stork in the heaven knoweth her appointed times, and the Turtle, &c. Pliny saith they observe the season of changing their climate;
2. Creatures by the instinct of Nature observe their season: Jer. 8.7. Yea the Stork in the heaven Knoweth her appointed times, and the Turtle, etc. pliny Says they observe the season of changing their climate;
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we value a seasonable kindness, else it is worth nothing. Duties of Religion performed in their season are glorious.
we valve a seasonable kindness, Else it is worth nothing. Duties of Religion performed in their season Are glorious.
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There are certain meats which we eat of when they are in season; if they be out of season, we care not for them;
There Are certain Meats which we eat of when they Are in season; if they be out of season, we care not for them;
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To excite to seasonable fruit, consider 1. The seasonableness of a thing puts a value and pretiousness upon it.
To excite to seasonable fruit, Consider 1. The seasonableness of a thing puts a valve and preciousness upon it.
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If the Moon should shine at noon-day, or the Sun shine at midnight, this were not in season; so it is in Spirituals.
If the Moon should shine At noonday, or the Sun shine At midnight, this were not in season; so it is in Spirituals.
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To every thing there is a season, Eccles. 3.1. The Psalmist saith, He appointed the Moon for his seasons. Psal. 104.19.To every thing there is a season, Eccles. 3.1. The Psalmist Says, He appointed the Moon for his seasons. Psalm 104.19.
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Let all the trees of righteousness bring forh seasonable fruit; in prosperity be thankful, in adversity patient.
Let all the trees of righteousness bring forh seasonable fruit; in Prosperity be thankful, in adversity patient.
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though he may have his private devotions, yet he brings forth fruit out of season, and let that man know he shall bear his sin.
though he may have his private devotions, yet he brings forth fruit out of season, and let that man know he shall bear his since.
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If when publick Ordinances are administred, any person whether out of pride, or sloth, shall stay at home,
If when public Ordinances Are administered, any person whither out of pride, or sloth, shall stay At home,
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ver. 13. The man that forbeareth to keep the Passeover, even the same soul shall be cut off from among his people. for. 13. The man that forbeareth to keep the Passover, even the same soul shall be Cut off from among his people.
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or praying in the time of the Passeover, it had not been in season, and God would have punished it for a contempt;
or praying in the time of the Passover, it had not been in season, and God would have punished it for a contempt;
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Numb. 9.2, 3. Let the Children of Israel keep the Passeover at his appointed season, in the fourteenth day of this moneth, &c. had the people of Israel been reading the Law at home,Numb. 9.2, 3. Let the Children of Israel keep the Passover At his appointed season, in the fourteenth day of this Monn, etc. had the people of Israel been reading the Law At home,
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The great God who hath appointed the duties of his worship, hath appointed also the time. God enjoyn'd a set time for the Passeover, when they were to bring their offering to the Lord:
The great God who hath appointed the duties of his worship, hath appointed also the time. God enjoined a Set time for the Passover, when they were to bring their offering to the Lord:
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one duty is to prepare for another, but not to justle out another; fruit must put forth seasonably.
one duty is to prepare for Another, but not to justle out Another; fruit must put forth seasonably.
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so I say of reading the VVord at home in time of publick administrations, it is not good at this time;
so I say of reading the Word At home in time of public administrations, it is not good At this time;
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or the Sacrament celebrating, is unseasonable, nay sinful; as Husha said, 2 Sam. 17.7. The Counsel is not good at this time:
or the Sacrament celebrating, is unseasonable, nay sinful; as Husha said, 2 Sam. 17.7. The Counsel is not good At this time:
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but this fruit must be brought forth in its season. To read at home, when the Word is a preaching,
but this fruit must be brought forth in its season. To read At home, when the Word is a preaching,
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the fruit of joy must be brought forth in its season. 3. Reading the VVord is a duty, Joh. 5.39.
the fruit of joy must be brought forth in its season. 3. Reading the Word is a duty, John 5.39.
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it is a concise form of an Oath, as if God had said, I swear it shall not by any prayer or sacrifice be expiated;
it is a concise from of an Oath, as if God had said, I swear it shall not by any prayer or sacrifice be expiated;
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In the Hebrew it is NONLATINALPHABET If this iniquity be purged;
In the Hebrew it is If this iniquity be purged;
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But when God by some special providence calls us to weeping, now joy is unseasonable; this is that which God complains of, Isa. 22.12. In that day did the Lord of Hosts call to weeping, and behold joy and gladness, &c. Oecolampadius and others think it was in the time of King Ahaz, when the signs of Gods anger like a blazing star did appear , now, to be given to mirth, was very unseasonable, ver. 14. Surely this iniquity shall not be purged from you till you die, saith the Lord of Hosts.
But when God by Some special providence calls us to weeping, now joy is unseasonable; this is that which God complains of, Isaiah 22.12. In that day did the Lord of Hosts call to weeping, and behold joy and gladness, etc. Oecolampadius and Others think it was in the time of King Ahaz, when the Signs of God's anger like a blazing star did appear, now, to be given to mirth, was very unseasonable, ver. 14. Surely this iniquity shall not be purged from you till you die, Says the Lord of Hosts.
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'Tis the Divels policy either to keep us from duty, or else to put us upon it when it is least in season. 2. Rejoycing is a duty; Psal. 33.1.
It's the Devils policy either to keep us from duty, or Else to put us upon it when it is least in season. 2. Rejoicing is a duty; Psalm 33.1.
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is not this to be highly unthankful for mercy? God would have his people humble, but not ungrateful.
is not this to be highly unthankful for mercy? God would have his people humble, but not ungrateful.
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when we are called to thanksgiving, and we mingle our drink with tears;
when we Are called to thanksgiving, and we mingle our drink with tears;
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Now if the Israelites had sat heavy and disconsolate at that time when God called them to rejoycing, it had been very unseasonable, like mourning at a wedding;
Now if the Israelites had sat heavy and disconsolate At that time when God called them to rejoicing, it had been very unseasonable, like mourning At a wedding;
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there was a special time at the feast of Tabernacles, when God called his people to rejoycing; Deutr. 16.15. Seven dayes shalt thou keep a solemn feast unto the Lord thy God, and thou shalt surely rejoyce.
there was a special time At the feast of Tabernacles, when God called his people to rejoicing; Deuteronomy 16.15. Seven days shalt thou keep a solemn feast unto the Lord thy God, and thou shalt surely rejoice.
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but we hang our Harps upon the willows, and sit weeping; this sadness is fructus intempestivus, fruit out of season;
but we hang our Harps upon the willows, and fit weeping; this sadness is fructus intempestivus, fruit out of season;
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when God hath given us some eminent, signal deliverance, and this mercy calls aloud to us to rejoyce,
when God hath given us Some eminent, signal deliverance, and this mercy calls aloud to us to rejoice,
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God loves a contrite heart, Psal. 51.17. how powerful with God is the weeping Rhetorique that a poor sinner useth? but yet there is a time when mourning may not be so seasonable;
God loves a contrite heart, Psalm 51.17. how powerful with God is the weeping Rhetoric that a poor sinner uses? but yet there is a time when mourning may not be so seasonable;
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2. Duties of Religion that relate to God, must be performed in their season. 1. Mourning for sin is a duty;
2. Duties of Religion that relate to God, must be performed in their season. 1. Mourning for since is a duty;
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Jobs friends pretended to comfort him, but instead of pouring oyl into the wound, they poured in vinegar.Jobs Friends pretended to Comfort him, but instead of pouring oil into the wound, they poured in vinegar.
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a word of comfort spoken in season, is the putting it in joynt again, Gal. 1.6. this is to bring forth seasonable fruit, when we give wine to them that are of a heavy heart; Prov. 16.4. Pleasant words are as an honey-comb, sweet to the soul.
a word of Comfort spoken in season, is the putting it in joint again, Gal. 1.6. this is to bring forth seasonable fruit, when we give wine to them that Are of a heavy heart; Curae 16.4. Pleasant words Are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul.
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hang out free graces Colours, display the glory of Gods Attributes, his Mercy and Truth to the sinner, when the spirit is broken;
hang out free graces Colours, display the glory of God's Attributes, his Mercy and Truth to the sinner, when the Spirit is broken;
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When the soul is wounded for sin, now bring the mollifying oyntment of a promise, Jer. 3.1.
When the soul is wounded for since, now bring the mollifying ointment of a promise, Jer. 3.1.
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The cest•ous Corinth being deeply humbled, the Apostle calls for oyle and wine to be poured into his wounds; 2 Cor. 2.7. Ye ought rather to comfort him, and the reason is given, lest perhaps such an one should be swallowed up of sorrow.
The cest•ous Corinth being deeply humbled, the Apostle calls for oil and wine to be poured into his wounds; 2 Cor. 2.7. You ought rather to Comfort him, and the reason is given, lest perhaps such an one should be swallowed up of sorrow.
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and with Peter weeping bitterly, oh now a word of comfort will do well.
and with Peter weeping bitterly, o now a word of Comfort will do well.
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A word spoken in due season, how good is it? when we see one fallen into sin,A word spoken in due season, how good is it? when we see one fallen into since,
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2. Our comforting others must be seasonable; Prov. 15.23.
2. Our comforting Others must be seasonable; Curae 15.23.
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a bitter potion is not refused if in case of extremity of pain. Affliction opens the ear to Discipline .
a bitter potion is not refused if in case of extremity of pain. Affliction Opens the ear to Discipline.
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Affliction tames mens spirits, and now a word of Reproof spoken prudentially may work with the affliction;
Affliction tames men's spirits, and now a word of Reproof spoken prudentially may work with the affliction;
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not when he was in wine, but when he was in his wits, and was fit to hear a Reproof, 1 Sam. 25.37. 3. Another season for Reproof is in the time of affliction:
not when he was in wine, but when he was in his wits, and was fit to hear a Reproof, 1 Sam. 25.37. 3. another season for Reproof is in the time of affliction:
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When Abigail reproved Nabal, it was in the right season;
When Abigail reproved Nabal, it was in the right season;
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now is the fittest season to stamp a Reproof upon them, and it is likelyest to take impression.
now is the Fittest season to stamp a Reproof upon them, and it is likeliest to take impression.
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there is a time when mens spirits are more flexible and yielding;
there is a time when men's spirits Are more flexible and yielding;
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that were pouring oyle on the flame; but when his spirit is meekned and calm'd; you put the seal on the wax when it is soft and plyable;
that were pouring oil on the flame; but when his Spirit is meekened and calmed; you put the seal on the wax when it is soft and pliable;
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2. Do it when thou seest him in the best temper, not when his passions are up;
2. Do it when thou See him in the best temper, not when his passion Are up;
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but let this fruit be brought forth in its season. 1. Do it privately: Matth. 18.15. Go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone.
but let this fruit be brought forth in its season. 1. Do it privately: Matthew 18.15. Go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone.
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when we see others walk irregularly, like souldiers that march out of Rank and File, we ought mildly, yet gravely, to tell them of their sin, Levit. 19.17.
when we see Others walk irregularly, like Soldiers that march out of Rank and File, we ought mildly, yet gravely, to tell them of their since, Levit. 19.17.
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1. Christian duties that relate to our Neighbour must be observed in their season. 1. Our reproving others must be seasonable. Reproof is a duty;
1. Christian duties that relate to our Neighbour must be observed in their season. 1. Our reproving Others must be seasonable. Reproof is a duty;
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There is a great deale of skill in the right timing of a thing; duties of Religion must be perform'd in the fit juncture of time.
There is a great deal of skill in the right timing of a thing; duties of Religion must be performed in the fit juncture of time.
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Relative grace doth bespangle a Christian. 5. A good Christian brings forth seasonable fruit, Psal. 1.3. he that bringeth forth fruit NONLATINALPHABET in his season, every thing is beautiful in his time, Eccles. 3.11. That may be good at one time, which at another may be out of season.
Relative grace does bespangle a Christian. 5. A good Christian brings forth seasonable fruit, Psalm 1.3. he that brings forth fruit in his season, every thing is beautiful in his time, Eccles. 3.11. That may be good At one time, which At Another may be out of season.
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4. Relative graces do much beautifie and set off a Christian: It is the beauty of a Star to shine in its proper Orbe;
4. Relative graces do much beautify and Set off a Christian: It is the beauty of a Star to shine in its proper Orb;
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Thou hast pray'd, and fasted, and heard sermons, yet lackest thou one thing, thou hast not been good in thy Relations.
Thou hast prayed, and fasted, and herd Sermons, yet Lackest thou one thing, thou hast not been good in thy Relations.
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there are many to whom Christ will say at the day of judgement, as to the young man, Luke 18.22. Yet lackest thou one thing.
there Are many to whom christ will say At the day of judgement, as to the young man, Lycia 18.22. Yet Lackest thou one thing.
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If one were to draw a Picture, and should leave out an eye, it would spoile the Picture;
If one were to draw a Picture, and should leave out an eye, it would spoil the Picture;
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4. The last use is of Direction. I shall lay down some means to fruitfulness. 1. Be sensible of unfruitfulness.
4. The last use is of Direction. I shall lay down Some means to fruitfulness. 1. Be sensible of unfruitfulness.
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Many might have been fruitful in grace, if they had not conceited themselves so; he that thinks himself fruitful enough, is barren enough; be sensible of your wants;
Many might have been fruitful in grace, if they had not conceited themselves so; he that thinks himself fruitful enough, is barren enough; be sensible of your Wants;
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'tis better to complain than presume. 2. If you would be fruitful, remove those things which will hinder fruitfulness.
it's better to complain than presume. 2. If you would be fruitful, remove those things which will hinder fruitfulness.
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1. Cherishing any secret lust in the heart; sin lived in, is like Vermin to the tree, which destroyes the fruit;
1. Cherishing any secret lust in the heart; since lived in, is like Vermin to the tree, which Destroys the fruit;
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grace cannot thrive in a sinful heart: In some soil plants will not grow; the cherishing of sin is the withering of the Fruit. 2. The love of riches:
grace cannot thrive in a sinful heart: In Some soil plants will not grow; the cherishing of since is the withering of the Fruit. 2. The love of riches:
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The cares of the world choaked the seed, Matth. 13. The love of sin poisons the Fruit, the love of riches choaks it.The Cares of the world choked the seed, Matthew 13. The love of since poisons the Fruit, the love of riches chokes it.
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This is like a blast upon trees, it destroyes the pretious Fruits of godliness: Love not the world, 1 Joh. 2.15. 3. The third means to fruitfulness, is weeping for sin. Moisture helps germination in trees;
This is like a blast upon trees, it Destroys the precious Fruits of godliness: Love not the world, 1 John 2.15. 3. The third means to fruitfulness, is weeping for since. Moisture helps germination in trees;
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holy tears do water the trees of God and make them more fruitful:
holy tears do water the trees of God and make them more fruitful:
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Mary Magnalen (a weeping plant) how fruitful was she in love to Christ? moist grounds,Marry Magnalen (a weeping plant) how fruitful was she in love to christ? moist grounds,
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as your Marshes, are more fertile: the soul that is moistened and steeped in tears, is most frugiferous:
as your Marshes, Are more fertile: the soul that is moistened and steeped in tears, is most frugiferous:
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never did Davids graces flourish more, than when he watered his Couch with tears.
never did Davids graces flourish more, than when he watered his Couch with tears.
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When the Plant hath been pricked whereby it lets forth gumm, or tears, it is fuller of Fruit, and the Fruit is sweeter.
When the Plant hath been pricked whereby it lets forth gumm, or tears, it is fuller of Fruit, and the Fruit is Sweeten.
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That Christian who hath been pricked at heart for sin, whereby he lets forth plenty of tears, beareth the sweetest Fruits of grace: Moisture helps fruitfulnesse.
That Christian who hath been pricked At heart for since, whereby he lets forth plenty of tears, bears the Sweetest Fruits of grace: Moisture helps fruitfulness.
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4. If you would be fruitful, often apply the blood of Ch•ist, and the Promises. 1. Apply the blood of Christ.
4. If you would be fruitful, often apply the blood of Ch•ist, and the Promises. 1. Apply the blood of christ.
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Naturalists say, that blood applyed to the Root of some trees makes them bear better.
Naturalists say, that blood applied to the Root of Some trees makes them bear better.
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Sure I am, the blood of Christ applyed to the heart, makes it flourish more in holiness.
Sure I am, the blood of christ applied to the heart, makes it flourish more in holiness.
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None so fruitful as a Believer; I know (saith St. Paul ) whom I have believed, 2 Tim. 1.12. there was the applying blood to the Root of the tree, and how fruitful was he in zeal, love to Christ, Heroical courage! 2 Cor. 12.15. He that believes Christ dyed for him, never thinks he can do, or suffer enough for Christ.
None so fruitful as a Believer; I know (Says Saint Paul) whom I have believed, 2 Tim. 1.12. there was the applying blood to the Root of the tree, and how fruitful was he in zeal, love to christ, Heroical courage! 2 Cor. 12.15. He that believes christ died for him, never thinks he can do, or suffer enough for christ.
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When we read, and pray, now we do but water the Branches; when we believe, now we water the Root of the Tree and make it fruitfull. 2. Apply the Promises.
When we read, and pray, now we do but water the Branches; when we believe, now we water the Root of the Tree and make it fruitful. 2. Apply the Promises.
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Husbandmen have an art to comfort the spirits of the Root to make the tree bear better: Apply the Promises;
Husbandmen have an art to Comfort the spirits of the Root to make the tree bear better: Apply the Promises;
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these are for comforting the spirits of a Christian, and then he puts forth fruit more vigorously.
these Are for comforting the spirits of a Christian, and then he puts forth fruit more vigorously.
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It is an experiment in nature, the Root of the Pine tree watered with wine, doth cause it to flourish, the Promises are as wine to water the Trees of Righteousness whereby they spread and augment more in grace.
It is an experiment in nature, the Root of the Pine tree watered with wine, does cause it to flourish, the Promises Are as wine to water the Trees of Righteousness whereby they spread and augment more in grace.
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Ever preserve the spirits of the tree if you would have it bear; a pensive dejected soul is less fruitful;
Ever preserve the spirits of the tree if you would have it bear; a pensive dejected soul is less fruitful;
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but when through the Promises a Christians heart is cheared and comforted, now he is enriched with pleasant fruits, Camphire, and Spiknard, and Frankincense; he is like a Tree laden with fruit.
but when through the Promises a Christians heart is cheered and comforted, now he is enriched with pleasant fruits, Camphire, and Spiknard, and Frankincense; he is like a Tree laden with fruit.
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5. Another means to fruitfulness, is humility. The low grounds are most fruitful: The Valleys are covered with Corn, Psal. 65.13. The humble heart is the fruitful heart.
5. another means to fruitfulness, is humility. The low grounds Are most fruitful: The Valleys Are covered with Corn, Psalm 65.13. The humble heart is the fruitful heart.
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It is observed in some Countreys, as in France, that the best and largest Grapes which they make their wine of, grow upon the lower sort of Vines.
It is observed in Some Countries', as in France, that the best and Largest Grapes which they make their wine of, grow upon the lower sort of Vines.
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The largest and fairest Fruits of the Spirit grow in a lowly Christian: 1 Pet. 5.5. God gives grace to the humble.
The Largest and Fairest Fruits of the Spirit grow in a lowly Christian: 1 Pet. 5.5. God gives grace to the humble.
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St. Paul calls himself the least of Saints, yet he was the chief of the Apostles.
Saint Paul calls himself the least of Saints, yet he was the chief of the Apostles.
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The Virgin Mary was low in her own eyes, Luke 1.48. but this lowly Plant did bear that blessed Vine which brought the Fruit of salvation to the world.
The Virgae Marry was low in her own eyes, Lycia 1.48. but this lowly Plant did bear that blessed Vine which brought the Fruit of salvation to the world.
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6. If you would be fruitful in grace, be much in good conference: Mal. 3.16. Then they that feared the Lord spake often one to another.
6. If you would be fruitful in grace, be much in good conference: Malachi 3.16. Then they that feared the Lord spoke often one to Another.
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There is an observation some have concerning the Sympathy of Plants; some plants will bear better near other trees,
There is an observation Some have Concerning the sympathy of Plants; Some plants will bear better near other trees,
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than when they grow alone, as is seen in the Myrtle and Olive: This holds true in Divinity;
than when they grow alone, as is seen in the Myrtle and Olive: This holds true in Divinity;
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the trees of righteousness when they associate, and grow near together, thrive best in godlinesse. The communion of Saints is an excellent means for fruitfulness.
the trees of righteousness when they associate, and grow near together, thrive best in godliness. The communion of Saints is an excellent means for fruitfulness.
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Christians encrease one anothers knowledge, strengthen one anothers Faith, clear one anothers evidences.
Christians increase one another's knowledge, strengthen one another's Faith, clear one another's evidences.
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When the Trees planted in Gods Orchard stand at a distance, and grow strange one to another, they are less fruitful.
When the Trees planted in God's Orchard stand At a distance, and grow strange one to Another, they Are less fruitful.
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7. If you would be fruit-bearing trees, be near the waters of the Sanctuary: Jer. 17.8. He shall be like a tree planted by the waters, and that spreadeth out the roots by the River;
7. If you would be Fruit bearing trees, be near the waters of the Sanctuary: Jer. 17.8. He shall be like a tree planted by the waters, and that spreadeth out the roots by the River;
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her leaf shall be green, nor shall it cease from yeilding fruit. The Word preached will not only make us knowing Christians, but growing Christians.her leaf shall be green, nor shall it cease from yielding fruit. The Word preached will not only make us knowing Christians, but growing Christians.
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Ministers are compared to Clouds, Isa. 5.6. their Doctrine drops as the rain, and makes the trees of God fruitful.
Ministers Are compared to Clouds, Isaiah 5.6. their Doctrine drops as the rain, and makes the trees of God fruitful.
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Those that sit under these silver drops (the wind of the Spirit blowing) are like that flock of sheep, Cant. 2.4. whereof every one bears twins, and none is barren among them.
Those that fit under these silver drops (the wind of the Spirit blowing) Are like that flock of sheep, Cant 2.4. whereof every one bears twins, and none is barren among them.
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I wonder not that they are barren trees and nigh unto cursing that are not under the droppings of the Sanctuary;
I wonder not that they Are barren trees and High unto cursing that Are not under the droppings of the Sanctuary;
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a Christian can no more be fruitful without Ordinances, than a tree without showres.
a Christian can no more be fruitful without Ordinances, than a tree without showers.
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8. And lastly, if you would fructifie apace, go to God and desire him to make you fruitful;
8. And lastly, if you would fructify apace, go to God and desire him to make you fruitful;
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God is call'd the Husband man, John. 15.1. and he hath an art above all other Husbandmen;
God is called the Husband man, John. 15.1. and he hath an art above all other Husbandmen;
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they can plant and prune trees, but if they be dead they cannot make them bear.
they can plant and prune trees, but if they be dead they cannot make them bear.
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God can make the barren tree bear, he can put life into a dead tree: Ephes. 2.5. It is not Pauls planting, but the Spirits watering must give the encrease.
God can make the barren tree bear, he can put life into a dead tree: Ephesians 2.5. It is not Paul's planting, but the Spirits watering must give the increase.
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Pray to God to make you fruitful though it be by affliction; oftentimes God makes us grow in grace this way; Hebr. 12.11. No chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous;
Pray to God to make you fruitful though it be by affliction; oftentimes God makes us grow in grace this Way; Hebrew 12.11. No chastening for the present seems to be joyous, but grievous;
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nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness. The bleeding Vine bears best;nevertheless afterwards it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness. The bleeding Vine bears best;
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It is an observation, that the pulling off some of the blossoms of a tree, makes the fruit fairer, the reason is,
It is an observation, that the pulling off Some of the blossoms of a tree, makes the fruit Fairer, the reason is,
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because the sap hath the less to nourish;
Because the sap hath the less to nourish;
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some Writers say, they have known a tree by having too many blossoms, hath blossomed it self dead.
Some Writers say, they have known a tree by having too many blossoms, hath blossomed it self dead.
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The notion holds true in a Scriptural sence;
The notion holds true in a Scriptural sense;
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God by pulling off some of the blossoms of our outward comforts makes us bring forth fairer fruit;
God by pulling off Some of the blossoms of our outward comforts makes us bring forth Fairer fruit;
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It is an ancient experiment, that the planting of some tender trees near the West sun doth them hurt,
It is an ancient experiment, that the planting of Some tender trees near the West sun does them hurt,
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If a man were to make a Medicine, and should leave out the chief ingredient, the Medicine would lose its vertue.
If a man were to make a Medicine, and should leave out the chief ingredient, the Medicine would loose its virtue.
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3. Not to bring forth suitable fruit, spoils all the other fruit which we bring forth.
3. Not to bring forth suitable fruit, spoils all the other fruit which we bring forth.
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what is a thing good for which doth not do its proper work? what is a Clock good for that will not strike? what is a ship good for that will not saile? what is a Rose good for that doth not smell? what is that Professor good for that doth not send forth a sweet perfume in his Relation? the commendation of a thing is when it puts forth its proper vertue.
what is a thing good for which does not do its proper work? what is a Clock good for that will not strike? what is a ship good for that will not sail? what is a Rose good for that does not smell? what is that Professor good for that does not send forth a sweet perfume in his Relation? the commendation of a thing is when it puts forth its proper virtue.
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wherein lies the goodness of a member in the body, but to discharge its proper office? The eye is to see, the ear to hear, &c. So the excellency of a Christian is to bring forth that fruit which God hath assigned him;
wherein lies the Goodness of a member in the body, but to discharge its proper office? The eye is to see, the ear to hear, etc. So the excellency of a Christian is to bring forth that fruit which God hath assigned him;
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2. The excellency of a Christian is to bring forth proper fruit ;
2. The excellency of a Christian is to bring forth proper fruit;
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yet leave the duties of their Relations a as Terra incognita, which they never come near.
yet leave the duties of their Relations a as Terra incognita, which they never come near.
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as the Sun through all the Signs of the Zodiack. I like not those Christians who though they seem to be travelling to heaven,
as the Sun through all the Signs of the Zodiac. I like not those Christians who though they seem to be traveling to heaven,
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A good Christian labours to fill his Relations, and to go through all the parts of Religion,
A good Christian labours to fill his Relations, and to go through all the parts of Religion,
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this discovers they are foundered and unsound.
this discovers they Are foundered and unsound.
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but, what means the bleating of the sheep? they are not good in their Relations;
but, what means the bleating of the sheep? they Are not good in their Relations;
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There are some will pray, hear Sermons, discourse well, this is good;
There Are Some will pray, hear Sermons, discourse well, this is good;
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let a man seem to be a penitent, or Zelot, yet if he bear not fruit proper to his station, he is no tree of righteousness, but some wild degenerate plant.
let a man seem to be a penitent, or Zealot, yet if he bear not fruit proper to his station, he is no tree of righteousness, but Some wild degenerate plant.
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1. He who is not good in his Relations, goes under the just suspition of an Hypocrite;
1. He who is not good in his Relations, Goes under the just suspicion of an Hypocrite;
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Let Christians be perswaded to bring forth proper and genuine fruit, and shine forth in their Relations; consider,
Let Christians be persuaded to bring forth proper and genuine fruit, and shine forth in their Relations; Consider,
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nor worthy to tread upon the other.
nor worthy to tread upon the other.
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and there left him hanging by the head betwixt Heaven and Earth, as neither fit to ascend the one,
and there left him hanging by the head betwixt Heaven and Earth, as neither fit to ascend the one,
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When Absalom did rise up in rebellion against his Father, the Mule which he rode upon (as if she were weary of carrying such a burden) resigns up her load to the great thick Oak,
When Absalom did rise up in rebellion against his Father, the Mule which he road upon (as if she were weary of carrying such a burden) resigns up her load to the great thick Oak,
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That Child can no more be good who doth not honour his Parent, than a Traitor can be said to be loyal. That Child can no more be good who does not honour his Parent, than a Traitor can be said to be loyal.
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that Magistrate can no more be good which wants Justice, than that Pillar is good which is not upright.
that Magistrate can no more be good which Wants justice, than that Pillar is good which is not upright.
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That Minister can no more be good which wants zeal, than that wine is good which wants spirits;
That Minister can no more be good which Wants zeal, than that wine is good which Wants spirits;
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a good Christian, but a bad Parent, doth not sound well.
a good Christian, but a bad Parent, does not found well.
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I shall never believe him to be good, that doth not bear kindly fruit; a good Christian, but a bad Master;
I shall never believe him to be good, that does not bear kindly fruit; a good Christian, but a bad Master;
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In a Parent, Instruction, Deut. 4.10. in a Child, Reverence, Ephes. 6.1. in a Master, good example, Gen. 18.19. Ephes. 6.9. in a servant, Obedience, 1 Pet. 2.18. in the Husband, Love, Ephes. 5.25. in the Wife, Submission, Ephes. 5.22. in a Tradesman, diligence, Exod. 20.9. in a Souldier, innocence, Luke 3.14. A tree of Gods planting brings forth NONLATINALPHABET his fruit, that which is suitable and proper.
In a Parent, Instruction, Deuteronomy 4.10. in a Child, reverence, Ephesians 6.1. in a Master, good Exampl, Gen. 18.19. Ephesians 6.9. in a servant, obedience, 1 Pet. 2.18. in the Husband, Love, Ephesians 5.25. in the Wife, Submission, Ephesians 5.22. in a Tradesman, diligence, Exod 20.9. in a Soldier, innocence, Lycia 3.14. A tree of God's planting brings forth his fruit, that which is suitable and proper.
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In a Magistrate, Justice is kindly fruit, Deut. 16.19. in a Minister, Zeal, Acts 17. •6.
In a Magistrate, justice is kindly fruit, Deuteronomy 16.19. in a Minister, Zeal, Acts 17. •6.
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But what is this kindly and proper fruit? I answer, when we are good in our Callings and Relations:
But what is this kindly and proper fruit? I answer, when we Are good in our Callings and Relations:
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3. A Christian brings forth kindly fruit. The godly man bringeth forth his fruit, Psal. 1.3. NONLATINALPHABET. That is, he brings forth that fruit which is proper for him to bear.
3. A Christian brings forth kindly fruit. The godly man brings forth his fruit, Psalm 1.3.. That is, he brings forth that fruit which is proper for him to bear.
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How can they be said to finish their work, that never yet began a good work?
How can they be said to finish their work, that never yet began a good work?
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it was Christs speech not long before his suffering, I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do, Joh. 17.4.
it was Christ speech not long before his suffering, I have finished the work which thou Gavest me to do, John 17.4.
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and crowds up a great deale of work in a little room;
and crowds up a great deal of work in a little room;
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he knows he is to be in the world but a while, therefore lives much in a little time,
he knows he is to be in the world but a while, Therefore lives much in a little time,
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Gracious speeches fall from the lips of a godly man, as fruit from a tree. 2. The fruit of good works; Col. 1.10. God will say at the last day, show me thy faith by thy works, Jam. 2.18. A true Saint doth all the good he can, honouring the Lord with his substance;
Gracious Speeches fallen from the lips of a godly man, as fruit from a tree. 2. The fruit of good works; Col. 1.10. God will say At the last day, show me thy faith by thy works, Jam. 2.18. A true Saint does all the good he can, honouring the Lord with his substance;
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1. The fruit of good discourse: Prov. 15.4. A wholesome tongue is a tree of life.
1. The fruit of good discourse: Curae 15.4. A wholesome tongue is a tree of life.
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this is that ripe fruit God delights to taste of, Micah 7.1. 2. A Christian brings forth outward fruit.
this is that ripe fruit God delights to taste of, micah 7.1. 2. A Christian brings forth outward fruit.
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1. A Christian brings forth inward fruit: Love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, &c. Gal. 5.22. This fruit is sweet, and mellows, growing under the Sun of Righteousness;
1. A Christian brings forth inward fruit: Love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, Goodness, faith, etc. Gal. 5.22. This fruit is sweet, and mellows, growing under the Sun of Righteousness;
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2. What that fruit is which a good Christian brings forth. Answer; it is 1. Inward fruit. 2. Outward fruit. 3. Kindly fruit. 4. Seasonable fruit.
2. What that fruit is which a good Christian brings forth. Answer; it is 1. Inward fruit. 2. Outward fruit. 3. Kindly fruit. 4. Seasonable fruit.
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Bern. in Cant. If the Saints bear any spiritual fruit, they are beholding to Christ for it, it is his wine, it is his myrrhe: Hose. 14.8. From me is thy fruit found.
Bern. in Cant If the Saints bear any spiritual fruit, they Are beholding to christ for it, it is his wine, it is his myrrh: Hose. 14.8. From me is thy fruit found.
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Christ saith not, thy myrrhe, but my myrrhe. Emissiones istae bone Jesu, sunt emissiones tuae.
christ Says not, thy myrrh, but my myrrh. Emissiones Istae bone Jesu, sunt emissiones tuae.
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Therefore it is observable Christ calls the Spouses grace his grace: Cant. 5.1. I have gathered my Myrrhe with my Spice.
Therefore it is observable christ calls the Spouses grace his grace: Cant 5.1. I have gathered my Myrrh with my Spice.
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but how improper is this? doth not the Root contribute to the Branches? is it not of Christs pretious fulness that we receive? Joh. 1.16.
but how improper is this? does not the Root contribute to the Branches? is it not of Christ precious fullness that we receive? John 1.16.
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The Pelagians tell us we have sufficiency of our selves to bring forth good fruit:
The Pelagians tell us we have sufficiency of our selves to bring forth good fruit:
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Jesus Christ is that blessed Root which shoots up that sap of grace into his Branches.
jesus christ is that blessed Root which shoots up that sap of grace into his Branches.
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there is not one good blossome growing on us; but when by faith we are engraffed into Christ, then we grow and fructifie: Joh. 15.4. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the Vine, no more can ye except ye abide in me.
there is not one good blossom growing on us; but when by faith we Are engrafted into christ, then we grow and fructify: John 15.4. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the Vine, no more can you except you abide in me.
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1. How a Christian brings forth fruit. I answer; he brings forth fruit in the Vine; by nature we are barren;
1. How a Christian brings forth fruit. I answer; he brings forth fruit in the Vine; by nature we Are barren;
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For the further amplifying of this, there are two things to be enquired into. 1. How a Christian brings forth fruit. 2. What is the fruit he brings forth.
For the further amplifying of this, there Are two things to be inquired into. 1. How a Christian brings forth fruit. 2. What is the fruit he brings forth.
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Being filled with the fruits of righteousness. Being filled with the fruits of righteousness.
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The Saints are called trees of Righteousness, Isa. 61.3. These rational trees must not only bring forth leaves, but fruit;
The Saints Are called trees of Righteousness, Isaiah 61.3. These rational trees must not only bring forth leaves, but fruit;
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Doctrine from whence this great truth doth result, That Christians should above all things endeavour after fruithfulness.
Doctrine from whence this great truth does result, That Christians should above all things endeavour After fruithfulness.
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1. The Matter, being filled with fruits. 2. The Manner of Production, by Jesus Christ. 3. The End, which are to the glory and praise of God.
1. The Matter, being filled with fruits. 2. The Manner of Production, by jesus christ. 3. The End, which Are to the glory and praise of God.
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2. That they might be fruitful, in the words of the Text, Being filled with the fruits of Righteousness, &c. Where is observable,
2. That they might be fruitful, in the words of the Text, Being filled with the fruits of Righteousness, etc. Where is observable,
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1. That they might be sincere. Ver. 10.
1. That they might be sincere. Ver. 10.
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THE blessed Apostle in this Chapter makes a solemn Prayer to God for these Philippians; and among the rest, he puts up two rare Petitions for them.
THE blessed Apostle in this Chapter makes a solemn Prayer to God for these Philippians; and among the rest, he puts up two rare Petitions for them.
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The trees of Righteousness blossoming, and bringing forth fruit. Phil. 1.11. Being filled with the fruits of Righteousnesse which are by Iesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.
The trees of Righteousness blossoming, and bringing forth fruit. Philip 1.11. Being filled with the fruits of Righteousness which Are by Iesus christ, unto the glory and praise of God.
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he whose pound gained ten, was made Ruler over ten Cities, Luke 19.16, 17. If you would have your Crown hung full of jewels, let your boughs be hung full of fruit.
he whose pound gained ten, was made Ruler over ten Cities, Lycia 19.16, 17. If you would have your Crown hung full of Jewels, let your boughs be hung full of fruit.
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8. The more your fruit is encreased, the more your glory will be encreased;
8. The more your fruit is increased, the more your glory will be increased;
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therefore bring forth more fruit; no sooner doth a Christian begin to stand still, but you may perceive him going backward.
Therefore bring forth more fruit; no sooner does a Christian begin to stand still, but you may perceive him going backward.
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Such as thrive not in their spiritual estate, we may perceive sadly to decline. Though a Christian cannot lose the seed of grace, 1 John. 3.9. yet he may lose the actings of grace, and the comfort;
Such as thrive not in their spiritual estate, we may perceive sadly to decline. Though a Christian cannot loose the seed of grace, 1 John. 3.9. yet he may loose the actings of grace, and the Comfort;
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It is with grace as it is with fire; if it be not blown up and encreased, it will soon decay.
It is with grace as it is with fire; if it be not blown up and increased, it will soon decay.
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he that hath not more faith, will quickly have lesse; non progredi, est regredi; Rev. 2.4. Thou hast left thy first love.
he that hath not more faith, will quickly have less; non progredi, est regredi; Rev. 2.4. Thou hast left thy First love.
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7. He who doth not encrease to more fruitfulness, will soon be on the losing hand;
7. He who does not increase to more fruitfulness, will soon be on the losing hand;
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so it must be with us, we must be getting out of the Eclipse till we shall arrive at our perfect lustre in glory.
so it must be with us, we must be getting out of the Eclipse till we shall arrive At our perfect lustre in glory.
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and it shines brighter, and brighter till it recover its perfect lustre;
and it shines Brighter, and Brighter till it recover its perfect lustre;
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now as when the Sun is Eclipsed, it is by degrees getting out of the Eclipse,
now as when the Sun is Eclipsed, it is by Degrees getting out of the Eclipse,
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but while we live here, there is something lacking in our faith, 1 Thes. 3.10. therefore we had need encrease the stock of grace, and bring forth NONLATINALPHABET, more fruit. Our grace is eclipsed with sin, our Faith is full of unbelief;
but while we live Here, there is something lacking in our faith, 1 Thebes 3.10. Therefore we had need increase the stock of grace, and bring forth, more fruit. Our grace is eclipsed with since, our Faith is full of unbelief;
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then we shall have done growing, being arived at our full stature; then our light shall be clear, and our love perfect;
then we shall have done growing, being arrived At our full stature; then our Light shall be clear, and our love perfect;
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indeed in heaven this Doctrine will be out of season, we shall not need to hear it;
indeed in heaven this Doctrine will be out of season, we shall not need to hear it;
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6. Consider what need we have to be NONLATINALPHABET. putting forth still more Fruit; our graces are yet in their non-age;
6. Consider what need we have to be. putting forth still more Fruit; our graces Are yet in their nonage;
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He who bears but a little fruit, departs in safety; but he who bears much fruit departs in peace.
He who bears but a little fruit, departs in safety; but he who bears much fruit departs in peace.
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but it cannot blast the Fruit of our graces. The Trees of Righteousness carry their fruit with them, Rev. 14.13. Their works follow them. The Christian who abounds in holiness may say as Simeon, Luke 2.29. Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace.
but it cannot blast the Fruit of our graces. The Trees of Righteousness carry their fruit with them, Rev. 14.13. Their works follow them. The Christian who abounds in holiness may say as Simeon, Lycia 2.29. Lord, now Lettest thou thy servant depart in peace.
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it will not be interitus, but introitus; not a destruction, but a deliverance. Death like a whirlwind may blow down the tree of the body,
it will not be Ruin, but introitus; not a destruction, but a deliverance. Death like a whirlwind may blow down the tree of the body,
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what though the Divel show God our debts, if we can show him our fruit, O how sweet will death be!
what though the devil show God our debts, if we can show him our fruit, Oh how sweet will death be!
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when there is not only a drop or two of Oyle, but his Lamp full of Oyl!
when there is not only a drop or two of Oil, but his Lamp full of Oil!
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when he can show his five Talents that he hath gained by trading!
when he can show his five Talents that he hath gained by trading!
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O what joy will it be on the death-bed when a Christian can bring his sheaves full of Corn!
Oh what joy will it be on the deathbed when a Christian can bring his sheaves full of Corn!
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a little danger will make us above the danger of death, but degrees of grace will make us above the fear of death;
a little danger will make us above the danger of death, but Degrees of grace will make us above the Fear of death;
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a strong Faith can stop the mouth of the Divel that roaring Lion, 1 Pet. 5.9. 2. Store of fruit will give comfort in the hour of death;
a strong Faith can stop the Mouth of the devil that roaring lion, 1 Pet. 5.9. 2. Store of fruit will give Comfort in the hour of death;
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but a flourishing Faith stands like a Cedar and is not blown down by the wind of tentation;
but a flourishing Faith Stands like a Cedar and is not blown down by the wind of tentation;
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1. In the hour of tentation. Satan wiil be sure to besiege the weakest Christian; all his darts fly that way, and a strong tentation may overcome a weak faith;
1. In the hour of tentation. Satan wiil be sure to besiege the Weakest Christian; all his darts fly that Way, and a strong tentation may overcome a weak faith;
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5. Bearing much fruit will usher in abundance of comfort into the soul in these two Exigences.
5. Bearing much fruit will usher in abundance of Comfort into the soul in these two Exigences.
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It was not a sparckle of love Christ commended in Mary Magdalen, but love flaming; Luke 7.74. NONLATINALPHABET, she loved much. Christians, would you be as that beloved Disciple which leaned on the bosome of Jesus? would you have much love from Christ? let him have much fruit from you.
It was not a sparkle of love christ commended in Marry Magdalen, but love flaming; Lycia 7.74., she loved much. Christians, would you be as that Beloved Disciple which leaned on the bosom of jesus? would you have much love from christ? let him have much fruit from you.
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he sets a trophy of renown upon that Faith; Christ will pardon a weak Faith, he will honour a great Faith.
he sets a trophy of renown upon that Faith; christ will pardon a weak Faith, he will honour a great Faith.
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though the Lord Jesus doth accept of the truth of grace, yet he commends only the degrees of grace: Matth. 8.10. I have not found so great faith, no not in Israel;
though the Lord jesus does accept of the truth of grace, yet he commends only the Degrees of grace: Matthew 8.10. I have not found so great faith, no not in Israel;
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When we bear much fruit, now will Christs heart be joyned to us. If Christ builds a nest of comfort, it is in those Trees which fructifie most;
When we bear much fruit, now will Christ heart be joined to us. If christ builds a nest of Comfort, it is in those Trees which fructify most;
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Now (saith Leah) will my husband be joyned unto me, because I have born him three sons, Gen. 29.34.Now (Says Leah) will my husband be joined unto me, Because I have born him three Sons, Gen. 29.34.
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4. The more fruit a Christian brings forth, the more will Christ love him.
4. The more fruit a Christian brings forth, the more will christ love him.
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and he brought forth several sorts of Fruit, Wisdom, Righteousness, Sanctification, &c. The more we are filled with the fruits of righteousness, the more we resemble the Sun of Righteousness. We were elected to this end, to be made like Christ, Rom. 8.30. and then are we most like this blessed Vine when we bear full clusters.
and he brought forth several sorts of Fruit, Wisdom, Righteousness, Sanctification, etc. The more we Are filled with the fruits of righteousness, the more we resemble the Sun of Righteousness. We were elected to this end, to be made like christ, Rom. 8.30. and then Are we most like this blessed Vine when we bear full clusters.
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3. The fuller we are of Fruit, the more we are like Christ, who was full of grace and truth, Joh. 1.14. he received Spirit without measure, Joh. 3.34. This Tree of life was ever bearing;
3. The fuller we Are of Fruit, the more we Are like christ, who was full of grace and truth, John 1.14. he received Spirit without measure, John 3.34. This Tree of life was ever bearing;
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better lose our lives, than lose the end of our living.
better loose our lives, than loose the end of our living.
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so when the plants of Righteousness flourish, this is to the praise of Gods glory; it is the highest end of the Creature to bring glory to God;
so when the plants of Righteousness flourish, this is to the praise of God's glory; it is the highest end of the Creature to bring glory to God;
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It is a praise to the Husbandman, and commends his skill and industry when the plants in his Orchard thrive;
It is a praise to the Husbandman, and commends his skill and industry when the plants in his Orchard thrive;
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It is observable in the Text, when the Apostle had said, Filled with the fruits of righteousness, he adds, which are unto the glory and praise of God.
It is observable in the Text, when the Apostle had said, Filled with the fruits of righteousness, he adds, which Are unto the glory and praise of God.
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though the lowest degree of grace may bring salvation to you, yet it doth not bring so much glory to God.
though the lowest degree of grace may bring salvation to you, yet it does not bring so much glory to God.
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and be encreasing your stock of grace; for, the more Fruit you bring forth, the more glory God hath; herein is my Father glorified;
and be increasing your stock of grace; for, the more Fruit you bring forth, the more glory God hath; herein is my Father glorified;
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But I say, you should not rest in small beginnings, but labour to put more Oyle in the Lamp,
But I say, you should not rest in small beginnings, but labour to put more Oil in the Lamp,
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though thou hast lesse Fruit growing on thee, thou art too good a tree to be made fewel on, thou shalt be transplanted into Paradise.
though thou hast less Fruit growing on thee, thou art too good a tree to be made fuel on, thou shalt be transplanted into Paradise.
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This I speak that I may not discourage the weak Christian;
This I speak that I may not discourage the weak Christian;
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if there be any Fruit, God will accept it; he that gained but two Talents, had his Euge bone serve; Matth. 25.22. Well done thou good and faithful servant.
if there be any Fruit, God will accept it; he that gained but two Talents, had his Euge bone serve; Matthew 25.22. Well done thou good and faithful servant.
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So though thou art a thin ear, thou hast not so much grace as others, God will not reject thee;
So though thou art a thin ear, thou hast not so much grace as Others, God will not reject thee;
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If the Husbandman sees a thin ear, which hath but a little Corn in it, yet he is glad to see some, and he carries it into the Barn.
If the Husbandman sees a thin ear, which hath but a little Corn in it, yet he is glad to see Some, and he carries it into the Barn.
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it is observable, the ground in the Parable which brought forth more sparingly, Christ calls it good ground, Matth. 13.8.
it is observable, the ground in the Parable which brought forth more sparingly, christ calls it good ground, Matthew 13.8.
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Though it is a blessed sight to see any Fruit, I would not discourage such as bear but two or three Olive berries, it is a signe they are not dead trees;
Though it is a blessed sighed to see any Fruit, I would not discourage such as bear but two or three Olive berries, it is a Signen they Are not dead trees;
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2. The more fruit we bring forth, the more glory we bring to God; Joh. 15.8. Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit.
2. The more fruit we bring forth, the more glory we bring to God; John 15.8. Herein is my Father glorified, that you bear much fruit.
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and why is God at all this charges with us, but that we may bring forth more Fruit?
and why is God At all this charges with us, but that we may bring forth more Fruit?
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not a day, but he is at new cost with us, he rains down golden showers;
not a day, but he is At new cost with us, he rains down golden showers;
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The Lord is still Manuring us; not a week;
The Lord is still Manuring us; not a Week;
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1. This is the end why we have new cost laid out upon us that we should bring forth more fruit.
1. This is the end why we have new cost laid out upon us that we should bring forth more fruit.
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The perfume of Love. 1 Pet. 1.22. See that ye love one another with a pure heart fervently.
The perfume of Love. 1 Pet. 1.22. See that you love one Another with a pure heart fervently.
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THE holy Scripture makes the love of the brethren the surest note of a man that shall go to heaven, 1 Joh. 3.14. and I find Christ and his Apostles beating much upon this string of love, as if this made the sweetest musick and harmony in Religion.
THE holy Scripture makes the love of the brothers the Surest note of a man that shall go to heaven, 1 John 3.14. and I find christ and his Apostles beating much upon this string of love, as if this made the Sweetest music and harmony in Religion.
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The consideration whereof hath put me upon this subject. All the graces have their beauty;
The consideration whereof hath put me upon this Subject. All the graces have their beauty;
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but there are some that do more adorn and set off a Christian in the eye of the world (like some of the Stars that shine brighter) as humility, and Charity. These two graces like pretious Diamonds cast a sparkling lustre upon Religion.
but there Are Some that do more adorn and Set off a Christian in the eye of the world (like Some of the Stars that shine Brighter) as humility, and Charity. These two graces like precious Diamonds cast a sparkling lustre upon Religion.
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I have designed to speak of the last of these at this time; See that ye love one another with a pure heart fervently.
I have designed to speak of the last of these At this time; See that you love one Another with a pure heart fervently.
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Love is a Grace alwayes needful, therefore never out of season, though too much out of use.
Love is a Grace always needful, Therefore never out of season, though too much out of use.
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My Text like the River of Eden , parts it self into four Heads. 1. Here is a Commission or charge, NONLATINALPHABET, See that ye love.
My Text like the River of Eden, parts it self into four Heads. 1. Here is a Commission or charge,, See that you love.
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2. The Extent of this Love, NONLATINALPHABET, One another. 3. The Manner of this Love, NONLATINALPHABET, with a pure heart.
2. The Extent of this Love,, One Another. 3. The Manner of this Love,, with a pure heart.
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4. The Degree of this love, NONLATINALPHABET, fervently.
4. The Degree of this love,, fervently.
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1. Love purely, that is opposed to Hypocrisie: Love must be with the heart; it must not be a complement, which is like a painted fire;
1. Love purely, that is opposed to Hypocrisy: Love must be with the heart; it must not be a compliment, which is like a painted fire;
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dissembled love is worse than hatred.
dissembled love is Worse than hatred.
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2. Love fervently, that is opposed to Neutrality; love must flame forth, it must not be as the smoaking flax, but as a burning Lamp; so much the Hebrew word for love NONLATINALPHABET imports an ardent and zelous affection , no waters must quench it.
2. Love fervently, that is opposed to Neutrality; love must flame forth, it must not be as the smoking flax, but as a burning Lamp; so much the Hebrew word for love imports an Ardent and zealous affection, no waters must quench it.
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Doctr. Christians must love one another cordially, and fervently; Col. 3.14. Above all these things put on charity. 1 Pet. 4.8. Above all things have fervent charity among your selves: Doctrine Christians must love one Another cordially, and fervently; Col. 3.14. Above all these things put on charity. 1 Pet. 4.8. Above all things have fervent charity among your selves:
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as if the Apostle had said, whatever you neglect, do not neglect this grace:
as if the Apostle had said, whatever you neglect, do not neglect this grace:
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Hierom reports that when St. John was old, he was fain to be led up into the Pulpit,Hieronymus reports that when Saint John was old, he was fain to be led up into the Pulpit,
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and there he repeated these words, Little children, love one another; and then came down from the Pulpit.
and there he repeated these words, Little children, love one Another; and then Come down from the Pulpit.
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Oh that this grace of love were engraven as in letters of gold upon our hearts by the finger of the Holy Ghost!
O that this grace of love were engraven as in letters of gold upon our hearts by the finger of the Holy Ghost!
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Here the question will be asked what love is?
Here the question will be asked what love is?
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I answer, Love is a sweet and gracious affection, whereby we wish the good of another,
I answer, Love is a sweet and gracious affection, whereby we wish the good of Another,
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and promote his welfare as our own.
and promote his welfare as our own.
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Love is a sacred fire kindled in the heart by the Spirit, like that fire which came from heaven, 2 Chron. 7.1. I shall endeavour to preserve this fire in Christians hearts, as the fire the Vestal Virgins kept in Rome that it may not go out.
Love is a sacred fire kindled in the heart by the Spirit, like that fire which Come from heaven, 2 Chronicles 7.1. I shall endeavour to preserve this fire in Christians hearts, as the fire the Vestal Virgins kept in Room that it may not go out.
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There are several Arguments to enforce Love upon us. 1. We must love virtute praecepti, by vertue of Command; Joh. 13.34. A new Commandement I give unto you, that ye love one another.
There Are several Arguments to enforce Love upon us. 1. We must love virtute Precepts, by virtue of Command; John 13.34. A new Commandment I give unto you, that you love one Another.
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Love is both a new Commandement, and an old.
Love is both a new Commandment, and an old.
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'Tis an old Commandement, because it is NONLATINALPHABET, a Law written in the heart of man by the pen of nature,
It's an old Commandment, Because it is, a Law written in the heart of man by the pen of nature,
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as with the point of a Diamond: And it is old, because it is written in the ancient Statutes and Records; Levit. 19.18. Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thy self, I am the Lord;
as with the point of a Diamond: And it is old, Because it is written in the ancient Statutes and Records; Levit. 19.18. Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thy self, I am the Lord;
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and yet it is a new Commandement, 1. Because newly purged from Pharisaical glosses; before it was love thy neighbour, but now it is love thy enemy, Matth. 5.44. here is a new Comment upon an old Law.
and yet it is a new Commandment, 1. Because newly purged from Pharisaical Glosses; before it was love thy neighbour, but now it is love thy enemy, Matthew 5.44. Here is a new Comment upon an old Law.
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2. Love is said to be a new Commandement, because of a new Edition; it came out of the new mint of the Gospel,
2. Love is said to be a new Commandment, Because of a new Edition; it Come out of the new mint of the Gospel,
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and was pressed by a new example; Joh. 13.34. As I have loved you; so that it is not Arbitrary, but a duty;
and was pressed by a new Exampl; John 13.34. As I have loved you; so that it is not Arbitrary, but a duty;
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'tis a new Commandement and an old.
it's a new Commandment and an old.
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The second Argument enforcing love, is the excellency of this grace, it is a lovely grace;
The second Argument enforcing love, is the excellency of this grace, it is a lovely grace;
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all the other graces seem to be Eclipsed, unless love shine and sparckle forth in them. all the other graces seem to be Eclipsed, unless love shine and sparkle forth in them.
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Faith itself hath no beauty unless it work by love; the tears of repentance are not pure unless they flow from the spring of love.
Faith itself hath no beauty unless it work by love; the tears of Repentance Are not pure unless they flow from the spring of love.
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Love is the Jewel Christs Bride weares, it is the Diamond in the ring of the graces;
Love is the Jewel Christ Bride wears, it is the Diamond in the ring of the graces;
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love is NONLATINALPHABET, as Chrysostom calls it. This is the grace that seasons all our actions and makes them savoury;
love is, as Chrysostom calls it. This is the grace that seasons all our actions and makes them savoury;
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love is aroma, amp; opo balsamum, it is like musk among linnen which perfumes it. So love makes all our Religious services NONLATINALPHABET, a sweet Odour to God, Ephes. 5.2. Prayer is compared to incense, Psal. 141.2.
love is aroma, amp; opo balsamum, it is like musk among linen which perfumes it. So love makes all our Religious services, a sweet Odour to God, Ephesians 5.2. Prayer is compared to incense, Psalm 141.2.
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Now incense if it be laid on the Altar, and have no fire put to it, doth not smell so sweet;
Now incense if it be laid on the Altar, and have no fire put to it, does not smell so sweet;
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the incense of Prayer doth not cast such a fragrant smell, unless kindled with this fire of love;
the incense of Prayer does not cast such a fragrant smell, unless kindled with this fire of love;
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love is the badge and cognizance of a true Saint: Joh. 13.35. By this shall all men know that ye are my Disciples, if ye love me another:
love is the badge and cognizance of a true Saint: John 13.35. By this shall all men know that you Are my Disciples, if you love me Another:
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not if ye work miracles, but if ye love one another; by this livery ye are known to belong to me.
not if you work Miracles, but if you love one Another; by this livery you Are known to belong to me.
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St. Bernard calls love ros gratiae, the sweet dew that distills from a Christian, and refresheth all whom it drops upon;
Saint Bernard calls love ros Gratiae, the sweet due that distils from a Christian, and refresheth all whom it drops upon;
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love is the golden clasp that knits hearts, it is opus signinum, the cement that soders Christians together;
love is the golden clasp that knits hearts, it is opus signinum, the cement that solders Christians together;
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it is NONLATINALPHABET, the bond of perfectness, Col. 3.14. if this bond be broken, all falls to pieces.
it is, the bound of perfectness, Col. 3.14. if this bound be broken, all falls to Pieces.
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Love is radix omnium bonorum; it is NONLATINALPHABET, the fulfilling of the Law, Rom. 13.10.
Love is radix omnium Bonorum; it is, the fulfilling of the Law, Rom. 13.10.
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All the duties of the first and second Table, Piety toward God, and Equity towards our neighbour, are comprehended in this, Thou shalt love. All the duties of the First and second Table, Piety towards God, and Equity towards our neighbour, Are comprehended in this, Thou shalt love.
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O how sweetly doth the Apostle Paul descant and paraphrase upon this grace! how doth he extoll it!
Oh how sweetly does the Apostle Paul descant and Paraphrase upon this grace! how does he extol it!
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he plaies aswell the Oratour as the Divine; how doth he delineate this grace of love!
he plays aswell the Orator as the Divine; how does he delineate this grace of love!
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how doth he pensil and draw it out to the life in all its beauty and spiritual embroidery!
how does he pensil and draw it out to the life in all its beauty and spiritual embroidery!
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That he may extoll this grace,
That he may extol this grace,
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1. First, he doth it exclusive, he shows that the most glorious things are nothing without it .
1. First, he does it exclusive, he shows that the most glorious things Are nothing without it.
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Si desit charitas, frustra habentur coetera: • Cor. 13.1. Though I speak with the tongues of men ] If a man could speak in so many Languages as Mithridates, of whom it is said he understood 22. sundry Tongues;Si desit charitas, frustra habentur coetera: • Cor. 13.1. Though I speak with the tongues of men ] If a man could speak in so many Languages as Mithridates, of whom it is said he understood 22. sundry Tongues;
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if he had the golden mouth of Chrysostom, if he could do with his Oratory, as the Poets fain Orpheus did with his Harp, move the very Rocks and stones,
if he had the golden Mouth of Chrysostom, if he could do with his Oratory, as the Poets fain Orpheus did with his Harp, move the very Rocks and stones,
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yet without love it were nothing.
yet without love it were nothing.
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Nay, saith the Apostle, though I speak NONLATINALPHABET, with the tongues of Angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass,
Nay, Says the Apostle, though I speak, with the tongues of Angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass,
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or as a tinkling Cymbal ] Were it not a brave thing to have the eloquence of Angels? yet this without love were but Cymbalum tinniens, the tinkery of the Cymbal;or as a tinkling Cymbal ] Were it not a brave thing to have the eloquence of Angels? yet this without love were but Cymbalum tinniens, the tinkery of the Cymbal;
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to love as Christians, is better than to speak as Angels.
to love as Christians, is better than to speak as Angels.
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And though I understand all mysteries and all knowledge, ver. 2. ] If a mans head were a Library of all learning,And though I understand all Mysteres and all knowledge, ver. 2. ] If a men head were a Library of all learning,
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if he could know all that is knowable, if he could with Solomon, discourse from the Cedar in Lebanon even to the Hysop, and hath not charity, hoc aliquid nihil est, all is nothing;
if he could know all that is knowable, if he could with Solomon, discourse from the Cedar in Lebanon even to the Hyssop, and hath not charity, hoc Aliquid nihil est, all is nothing;
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Knowledge without love, makes a man no better than a Divel.
Knowledge without love, makes a man no better than a devil.
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And though I have all faith, so that I could remove Mountains ] Were it not admirable to have the Faith of Miracles? to unhinge Mountains, to cast out Divels, to take up Serpents,And though I have all faith, so that I could remove Mountains ] Were it not admirable to have the Faith of Miracles? to unhinge Mountains, to cast out Devils, to take up Serpents,
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and drink poison, and it should not hurt us? Matth. 16.16. Yet, if I have no charity I am nothing:
and drink poison, and it should not hurt us? Matthew 16.16. Yet, if I have no charity I am nothing:
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Nullius sum pretij, I am of no account with God; the Miracles of faith without the mystery of love profit nothing.Nullius sum pretij, I am of no account with God; the Miracles of faith without the mystery of love profit nothing.
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And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, ver. 3 ] Suppose I give away all my Estate in Almes,And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, ver. 3 ] Suppose I give away all my Estate in Alms,
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yet without love it avails me nothing; 'tis like a Lamp without Oyle.
yet without love it avails me nothing; it's like a Lamp without Oil.
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And though I give my body to be burned, and have not love, it is nothing ] the fire of Martyrdom avails not without the fire of Charity. And though I give my body to be burned, and have not love, it is nothing ] the fire of Martyrdom avails not without the fire of Charity.
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Let a man come to Church, pray, receive Sacraments, yet if his heart burn in malice, it is but going to hell in a more Saint-like manner;
Let a man come to Church, pray, receive Sacraments, yet if his heart burn in malice, it is but going to hell in a more Saintlike manner;
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O quam pulchra charitas! Oh how precious a jewel) saith Austin ) is love,O quam Beautiful charitas! O how precious a jewel) Says Austin) is love,
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how rare a grace, that if this be wanting, all other •hings (though never so glorious) are in vain.
how rare a grace, that if this be wanting, all other •hings (though never so glorious) Are in vain.
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2. The Apostles sets forth this grace of love Positive, by deciphering its nature and excellency.
2. The Apostles sets forth this grace of love Positive, by deciphering its nature and excellency.
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1. Charity is kind, ver. 4. NONLATINALPHABET, Love is a munificent bountiful grace, it is full of good works, it drops as the honey-comb.
1. Charity is kind, ver. 4., Love is a munificent bountiful grace, it is full of good works, it drops as the honeycomb.
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2. Charity is not puffed up, NONLATINALPHABET, though it be bountiful, it is not proud; love is a humble grace;
2. Charity is not puffed up,, though it be bountiful, it is not proud; love is a humble grace;
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like the violet, though it perfumes the Aire, yet hangs down its head;
like the violet, though it perfumes the Air, yet hangs down its head;
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love laies aside the Trumpet, and covers it self with a vail; love conceals its own worths and saith as Paul, 2 Cor. 12.11. NONLATINALPHABET ▪ though I be nothing.
love lays aside the Trumpet, and covers it self with a Vail; love conceals its own worths and Says as Paul, 2 Cor. 12.11. ▪ though I be nothing.
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3. Charity seeketh not her own, ver. 5. The Apostle complains, Phil. 2.21.
3. Charity seeks not her own, ver. 5. The Apostle complains, Philip 2.21.
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All men seek their own, but love seeketh not her own. This is a diffusive grace,All men seek their own, but love seeks not her own. This is a diffusive grace,
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and wholly spends it self for the good of others, 1 Cor. 10.33. It is reported of Pompey that when there was a great dearth in Rome, Pompey having provided great store of corn abroad and ship'd it, the Mariners being backward in hoysing up sail by reason of a tempest, Pompey himself sets forward in the storm, using these words, Better a few of us perish than that Rome should not be relieved ; here was publick spirit! love seeks not her own;
and wholly spends it self for the good of Others, 1 Cor. 10.33. It is reported of Pompey that when there was a great dearth in Room, Pompey having provided great store of corn abroad and shipped it, the Mariners being backward in hoisting up sail by reason of a tempest, Pompey himself sets forward in the storm, using these words, Better a few of us perish than that Room should not be relieved; Here was public Spirit! love seeks not her own;
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it makes a private Christian a common good.
it makes a private Christian a Common good.
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Love is a grace that dwells not at home, it goes abroad, it makes frequent visits, it looks into the condition of others and relieves them .
Love is a grace that dwells not At home, it Goes abroad, it makes frequent visits, it looks into the condition of Others and relieves them.
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Love hath one eye blind, to wink at the infirmities of others, and another eye open to spy their wants.
Love hath one eye blind, to wink At the infirmities of Others, and Another eye open to spy their Wants.
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4. Charity is not easily provoked; NONLATINALPHABET, it is not in a Paroxysme, it burns not in anger;
4. Charity is not Easily provoked;, it is not in a Paroxysm, it burns not in anger;
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it is meek and calm, never taking fire unless to warm others with its benigne beams of mercy;
it is meek and Cam, never taking fire unless to warm Others with its benign beams of mercy;
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it gives honey, but doth not easily sting.
it gives honey, but does not Easily sting.
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3. The Apostle sets forth the excellency of this grace of love Comparative, by laying it in the ballance with other graces, ver. 13. And now abideth faith, hope, charity;
3. The Apostle sets forth the excellency of this grace of love Comparative, by laying it in the balance with other graces, ver. 13. And now Abideth faith, hope, charity;
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these three, but the greatest of these is charity. He compares love with faith and hope, and then sets the ctown upon love;these three, but the greatest of these is charity. He compares love with faith and hope, and then sets the ctown upon love;
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indeed in some sense Faith is greater than charity. 1. Ordine causalitatis, in respect of causality;
indeed in Some sense Faith is greater than charity. 1. Order causalitatis, in respect of causality;
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faith is the cause of charity; therefore more noble;
faith is the cause of charity; Therefore more noble;
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for as Austin saith, though the root of the tree be not seen, yet all the beauty of the branches procee'ds from the Root:
for as Austin Says, though the root of the tree be not seen, yet all the beauty of the branches procee'ds from the Root:
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So all the beauty that sparckles in love proceeds from the Root of Faith.
So all the beauty that sparkles in love proceeds from the Root of Faith.
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2. Faith is more excellent than charity Ratione beneficij; Faith is a more beneficial grace to us;
2. Faith is more excellent than charity Ration beneficij; Faith is a more beneficial grace to us;
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for by faith we are ingraffed into Christ, and partake of the fatness of the Olive.
for by faith we Are Ingrafted into christ, and partake of the fatness of the Olive.
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Faith fetcheth in all the strength and riches of Christ into the soul;
Faith Fetches in all the strength and riches of christ into the soul;
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Faith puts upon the soul the embroidered Robe of Christs Righteousness in which it shines brighter than the Angels;
Faith puts upon the soul the embroidered Robe of Christ Righteousness in which it shines Brighter than the Angels;
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but in another sence love is greater than faith, 1. Respectu visibilitatis, because Love is a more visible grace then Faith;
but in Another sense love is greater than faith, 1. Respectu visibilitatis, Because Love is a more visible grace then Faith;
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Faith lies hid in the heart; Rom. 10.9. Love is more conspicuous, and shines forth more in the life.
Faith lies hid in the heart; Rom. 10.9. Love is more conspicuous, and shines forth more in the life.
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Love discovers the soundness of Faith, as the even beating of the pulse shows the healthful temper of the body.
Love discovers the soundness of Faith, as the even beating of the pulse shows the healthful temper of the body.
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Faith bows the knee to Christ and worships him, love opens its treasures and presents unto Christ gifts, Gold, and Frankincense, &c. 2. Love is greater than Faith Respectu durationis, in regard of continuance; 1 Cor. 13.8.
Faith bows the knee to christ and worships him, love Opens its treasures and presents unto christ Gifts, Gold, and Frankincense, etc. 2. Love is greater than Faith Respectu durationis, in regard of Continuance; 1 Cor. 13.8.
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Charity never faileth; we shall lay down our body of flesh, and see God face to face; faith and hope shall be no more, but love shall remain:Charity never Faileth; we shall lay down our body of Flesh, and see God face to face; faith and hope shall be no more, but love shall remain:
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While we live here we have need of Faith, this is our Jacobs staff to walk with;
While we live Here we have need of Faith, this is our Jacobs staff to walk with;
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2 Cor. 5. We walk by faith; but we shall set this staffe shortly at heaven door,
2 Cor. 5. We walk by faith; but we shall Set this staff shortly At heaven door,
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and love only shall enter within the vail .
and love only shall enter within the Vail.
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So you have seen the sparkling of this Diamond, and thus doth the Apostle no less elegantly than divinely set forth the beauty and orient lustre of this grace.
So you have seen the sparkling of this Diamond, and thus does the Apostle no less elegantly than divinely Set forth the beauty and orient lustre of this grace.
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3. The third Argument pressing Christians to love, is, this is Decus & ornamentum Evangelij, it sets a crown of honour upon Religion, it renders the Gospel lovely in the eyes of the world;
3. The third Argument pressing Christians to love, is, this is Decus & ornamentum Evangelij, it sets a crown of honour upon Religion, it renders the Gospel lovely in the eyes of the world;
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it was an honour to Religion in Tertullians time, when the Heathens could say, Ecce quam mutuo diligunt, see how the Christians love one another! Psal. 133.1. Behold how good, and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!
it was an honour to Religion in Tertullia's time, when the heathens could say, Ecce quam mutuo Love, see how the Christians love one Another! Psalm 133.1. Behold how good, and how pleasant it is for brothers to dwell together in unity!
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it is like the pretious oyntment upon the head, that runs down to the skirts of Religions Garments.
it is like the precious ointment upon the head, that runs down to the skirts of Religions Garments.
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O what a blessed sight it is to see Christians link'd together with the silver link of charity!
O what a blessed sighed it is to see Christians linked together with the silver link of charity!
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the Church is Christs Temple, the Saints are living stones, 1 Pet. 2.5. how beautiful is this Temple, when the stones of it are cemented together with love!
the Church is Christ Temple, the Saints Are living stones, 1 Pet. 2.5. how beautiful is this Temple, when the stones of it Are cemented together with love!
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it was said of the first Temple there was no noise of hammer in it; and oh that there might be no noise of strife and division in Gods Church;
it was said of the First Temple there was no noise of hammer in it; and o that there might be no noise of strife and division in God's Church;
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could we see unity and verity like the Vine and Elm mutually embracing;
could we see unity and verity like the Vine and Elm mutually embracing;
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could we see the children of Sion spreading themselves as Olive plants round about their Mothers table in an amicable and peaceable manner,
could we see the children of Sion spreading themselves as Olive plants round about their Mother's table in an amicable and peaceable manner,
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how should this adorn Religion, and be as a lure to invite and draw others to be in love with it;
how should this adorn Religion, and be as a lure to invite and draw Others to be in love with it;
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what is Religion but Religation? a binding and knitting together of hearts! we are knit to God by Faith, and one to another by love.
what is Religion but Religation? a binding and knitting together of hearts! we Are knit to God by Faith, and one to Another by love.
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4. The fourth Argument is the necessity of love; love is NONLATINALPHABET, a debt; now debts must be paid;
4. The fourth Argument is the necessity of love; love is, a debt; now debts must be paid;
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Owe nothing to any man but love, Rom. 13.8. The debt of love differs from other debts.Owe nothing to any man but love, Rom. 13.8. The debt of love differs from other debts.
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1. When a debt is paid, we receive an Acquittance, and are to pay it no more;
1. When a debt is paid, we receive an Acquittance, and Are to pay it no more;
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but this debt of love must be alwayes paying;
but this debt of love must be always paying;
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in heaven we must be paying this debt, love to God, and the Saints; there is no discharge from this debt.
in heaven we must be paying this debt, love to God, and the Saints; there is no discharge from this debt.
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2. Other debts may be dispensed with; we forgive a debt sometimes, as that Creditor did in the Parable, Matth. 18.27. The Lord of that servant was moved with compassion and forgave him the debt.
2. Other debts may be dispensed with; we forgive a debt sometime, as that Creditor did in the Parable, Matthew 18.27. The Lord of that servant was moved with compassion and forgave him the debt.
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But this debt of love is by no means to be dispensed with, it must be paid;
But this debt of love is by no means to be dispensed with, it must be paid;
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if we do not pay this debt, God will come upon us with an arrest and throw us into hell prison.
if we do not pay this debt, God will come upon us with an arrest and throw us into hell prison.
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3. In civil debts between man and man, the more they pay, the less they have;
3. In civil debts between man and man, the more they pay, the less they have;
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but in this debt of love it is quite contrary; the more we pay, the more we have;
but in this debt of love it is quite contrary; the more we pay, the more we have;
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the more grace from God, the more love from others; love like the widdows oyle encreaseth by pouring out;
the more grace from God, the more love from Others; love like the Widows oil increases by pouring out;
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by paying other debts we grow poor, by paying this debt we grow richer. 5. Love makes us like God, God is love, 1 Joh. 4.16. a golden sentence? Austin saith, the Apostle doth more commend love in this one word, God is love, than Saint Paul doth in his whole Chapter;
by paying other debts we grow poor, by paying this debt we grow Richer. 5. Love makes us like God, God is love, 1 John 4.16. a golden sentence? Austin Says, the Apostle does more commend love in this one word, God is love, than Saint Paul does in his Whole Chapter;
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as the nature of the Sun is light, so Gods nature is love: The three persons in the Trinity are all love.
as the nature of the Sun is Light, so God's nature is love: The three Persons in the Trinity Are all love.
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1. God the Father is love; Joh. 3.16. God so loved the world;
1. God the Father is love; John 3.16. God so loved the world;
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that God should part with Christ out of his bosome, the Son of his love, and lay this jewel as it were to pawn for our salvation, oh unparalleld love!
that God should part with christ out of his bosom, the Son of his love, and lay this jewel as it were to pawn for our salvation, o unparalleled love!
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never was such love showed to the Angels. 2. God the Son is love; how did Christ love his Spouse when he died for her!
never was such love showed to the Angels. 2. God the Son is love; how did christ love his Spouse when he died for her!
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his sides drop'd blood, his heart drop'd love; such a vein of love was opened in him that our sins could not stench;
his sides dropped blood, his heart dropped love; such a vein of love was opened in him that our Sins could not stench;
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love was the wing on which Christ did fly into the Virgins womb. Christ incarnate, hre was love covered over with flesh;
love was the wing on which christ did fly into the Virgins womb. christ incarnate, her was love covered over with Flesh;
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and Christ on the Cross, here was a book of love laid open before us to read in. Per vulnera viscera —
and christ on the Cross, Here was a book of love laid open before us to read in. Per vulnera viscera —
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3. God the Holy Ghost is love, his appearing in the likeness of a Dove show'd his nature;
3. God the Holy Ghost is love, his appearing in the likeness of a Dove showed his nature;
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the Dove saith Pliny, is an amicable creature, it is without gall;
the Dove Says pliny, is an amicable creature, it is without Gall;
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what are all the motions of the Spirit but tenders of love? what is the Zeal of the Spirit but the print of love? why doth this blessed Spirit as a suitor come a woing to sinners,
what Are all the motions of the Spirit but tenders of love? what is the Zeal of the Spirit but the print of love? why does this blessed Spirit as a suitor come a wooing to Sinners,
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but that they may know he is in love? thus all the persons in the Trinity are love; and the more we shine in the grace of Love, the more we resemble the God of Love.
but that they may know he is in love? thus all the Persons in the Trinity Are love; and the more we shine in the grace of Love, the more we resemble the God of Love.
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6. Argument enforcing love, is from the sweet Relations we stand in one to another; we are NONLATINALPHABET fellow-Citizens, Ephes. 2.19. we all expect one heaven;
6. Argument enforcing love, is from the sweet Relations we stand in one to Another; we Are fellow-Citizens, Ephesians 2.19. we all expect one heaven;
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we shall shortly live together, and shall we not love together? we are souldiers of the same band, 2 Tim. 2.3. ours must be the fight of faith, not the fight of contention; our strife must be who shall love most;
we shall shortly live together, and shall we not love together? we Are Soldiers of the same band, 2 Tim. 2.3. ours must be the fight of faith, not the fight of contention; our strife must be who shall love most;
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we are branches of the same Vine, and shall we not be united? we are stones of the same building,
we Are branches of the same Vine, and shall we not be united? we Are stones of the same building,
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and shall we not be cemented with love? nay we are brethren, Acts 7.26. Sirs, ye are brethren, why do ye wrong one to another?
and shall we not be cemented with love? nay we Are brothers, Acts 7.26. Sirs, you Are brothers, why do you wrong one to Another?
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Use 1. I might here take up a lamentation, and steep my words in tears to consider the decay, I had almost said the funerals of this grace among Christians;Use 1. I might Here take up a lamentation, and steep my words in tears to Consider the decay, I had almost said the funerals of this grace among Christians;
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— Terras Astraea reliquit — the fire of brotherly love is almost ready to go out;
— Terras Astraea reliquit — the fire of brotherly love is almost ready to go out;
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instead of the fire of love, the wildfire of passion. I have read of one Vitalis who hazarded his life to succour his distressed friend;
instead of the fire of love, the wildfire of passion. I have read of one Vitalis who hazarded his life to succour his distressed friend;
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but sure such Vitales are dead in this age.
but sure such Vitales Are dead in this age.
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— fratrum quoque gratia rara est — The Text saith, See that ye love one another;
— fratrum quoque Gratia rara est — The Text Says, See that you love one Another;
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but our times have made a bad Comment upon this Text; how do Christians reproach, censure, maligne one another!
but our times have made a bad Comment upon this Text; how do Christians reproach, censure, malign one Another!
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the Text saith, love fervently, but they hate fervently; instead of the bond of love, behold the apple of strife; we live in the frigid zone, the love of many waxeth cold.
the Text Says, love fervently, but they hate fervently; instead of the bound of love, behold the apple of strife; we live in the frigid zone, the love of many Waxes cold.
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Many live as if they had been born upon the Mountains of Bether, the Mountains of division;
Many live as if they had been born upon the Mountains of Behter, the Mountains of division;
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and as if they had been baptiz'd in the waters of Meribah, the waters of strife.
and as if they had been baptized in the waters of Meribah, the waters of strife.
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Do the wicked unite? nay do the Divels unite? there was in one man a Legion, which is according to Varro, seven thousand six hundred twenty two:
Do the wicked unite? nay do the Devils unite? there was in one man a Legion, which is according to Varro, seven thousand six hundred twenty two:
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shall there be more harmony among Divels, than among Christians? For these divisions of the godly, there are great thoughts of heart.
shall there be more harmony among Devils, than among Christians? For these divisions of the godly, there Are great thoughts of heart.
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Oh Christians, turn your hot words into salt tears!
O Christians, turn your hight words into salt tears!
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how do the enemies of Religion insult to see not only Christs Coat, but his Body rent;
how do the enemies of Religion insult to see not only Christ Coat, but his Body rend;
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for these things let our eyes run down. Consider the ill consequence where love is wanting;
for these things let our eyes run down. Consider the ill consequence where love is wanting;
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the absence of this grace brings forth divisions, and they are dangerous; For
the absence of this grace brings forth divisions, and they Are dangerous; For
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1. Divisions bring an opprobrium, and scandal upon Religion, they make the wayes of God evil spoken of,
1. Divisions bring an opprobrium, and scandal upon Religion, they make the ways of God evil spoken of,
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as if Religion were the fomenter of envy and sedition.
as if Religion were the fomenter of envy and sedition.
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Julian in his Invectives against the Christians, said, that they lived together as Tigers, rending and tearing one another;Julian in his Invectives against the Christians, said, that they lived together as Tigers, rending and tearing one Another;
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and shall we by our animosities, and contentions make good Julians words? this will make others affraid to embrace the Christian Faith.
and shall we by our animosities, and contentions make good Julians words? this will make Others afraid to embrace the Christian Faith.
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There is a story in Epiphanius of Miletius, and Peter Bishop of Alexandria, both Confessors of the Orthodox Religion, both condemned to suffer;
There is a story in Epiphanius of Miletius, and Peter Bishop of Alexandria, both Confessors of the Orthodox Religion, both condemned to suffer;
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who being together in prison, upon a small difference sell into so great a Schisme, that they drew a partition between each other in the prison,
who being together in prison, upon a small difference fell into so great a Schism, that they drew a partition between each other in the prison,
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and would not hold communion in the same worship of Christ, for which notwithstanding they both suffered, which division grew scandalous,
and would not hold communion in the same worship of christ, for which notwithstanding they both suffered, which division grew scandalous,
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and did more hurt than their persecution did good. 2. Divisions advance Satans Kingdom. The Divel hath no hope but in our discords .
and did more hurt than their persecution did good. 2. Divisions advance Satan Kingdom. The devil hath no hope but in our discords.
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St. Chrysostom observes of the City of Corinth, when many zealous converts were brought in, Satan knew no better way to damme up the current of Religion than by throwing in a bone of contention, and dividing them into parties;
Saint Chrysostom observes of the city of Corinth, when many zealous converts were brought in, Satan knew no better Way to dam up the current of Religion than by throwing in a bone of contention, and dividing them into parties;
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one was for Paul, and another for Apollo, but few for Christ. Use 2. Be Exhorted to cordial and fervent love;
one was for Paul, and Another for Apollo, but few for christ. Use 2. Be Exhorted to cordial and fervent love;
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See that ye love one another. Oh that this sweet spice might send forth its fragrant smell among Christians! See that you love one Another. O that this sweet spice might send forth its fragrant smell among Christians!
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Oh that the Lord would rain down some of these silver showers of love upon the hearts of Christians, which are for the most part like the Mountains of Gilboa which have none of this heavenly dew upon them.
O that the Lord would rain down Some of these silver showers of love upon the hearts of Christians, which Are for the most part like the Mountains of Gilboa which have none of this heavenly due upon them.
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They say of the stones of the Temple they were so closely cemented as if there had been but one stone in the Temple;
They say of the stones of the Temple they were so closely cemented as if there had been but one stone in the Temple;
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it were to be wished that the hearts of Christians were so sweetly cemented in love,
it were to be wished that the hearts of Christians were so sweetly cemented in love,
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as if there were but one heart. Let me commend this grace of amity and love to Christians under a double notion.
as if there were but one heart. Let me commend this grace of amity and love to Christians under a double notion.
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1. As you are members of a body politick. The whole nation is NONLATINALPHABET, a Political body;
1. As you Are members of a body politic. The Whole Nation is, a Political body;
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now it should be with the body Politique as it is with the natural body;
now it should be with the body Politique as it is with the natural body;
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all the members of the body have a sweet sympathy, they all work for the good of the whole, that there be no Schisme in the body, 1 Cor. 12.25.
all the members of the body have a sweet Sympathy, they all work for the good of the Whole, that there be no Schism in the body, 1 Cor. 12.25.
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So it should be in the body politique.
So it should be in the body politic.
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2. You are membra Ecclesiae, members of the Church of God, you bear Christs Name, you wear his Livery,
2. You Are membra Ecclesiae, members of the Church of God, you bear Christ Name, you wear his Livery,
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therefore you must be sodred together in affection.
Therefore you must be soldered together in affection.
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It is a sad Omen and presage, when the joynts of the same body shall be loosed,
It is a sad Omen and presage, when the Joints of the same body shall be loosed,
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and the knees shall smite one against another.
and the knees shall smite one against Another.
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If yet men will live at variance, nourishing a Viper in their bosoms, I shall offer two things to their serious consideration.
If yet men will live At variance, nourishing a Viper in their bosoms, I shall offer two things to their serious consideration.
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1. An uncharitable person is an unregenerate person; Titus 3.3. We were sometimes disobedient, serving divers lusts, living NONLATINALPHABET, in malice and envy;
1. an uncharitable person is an unregenerate person; Titus 3.3. We were sometime disobedient, serving diverse Lustiest, living, in malice and envy;
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as if he had said, Before grace came, we were fill'd, and ready to burst with this poyson of malice;
as if he had said, Before grace Come, we were filled, and ready to burst with this poison of malice;
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the Apostle describing a natural condition calls it the gall of bitterness, Acts 8. He that lives in bitter strife, is in the gall bitterness: A malitious person is of no a kin to God,
the Apostle describing a natural condition calls it the Gall of bitterness, Acts 8. He that lives in bitter strife, is in the Gall bitterness: A malicious person is of no a kin to God,
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for God is love; he knows nothing of the Gospel savingly, for it is a Gospel of peace;
for God is love; he knows nothing of the Gospel savingly, for it is a Gospel of peace;
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we read in Scripture of the bond of peace, Ephes. 4.3. and the bond of iniquity, Acts 8.23. him whom the Gospel hath not bound in the bond of peace, Satan hath bound in the bond of iniquity.
we read in Scripture of the bound of peace, Ephesians 4.3. and the bound of iniquity, Acts 8.23. him whom the Gospel hath not bound in the bound of peace, Satan hath bound in the bound of iniquity.
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2. Uncharitableness is a leaven that sowres the whole lump, 1 Cor. 5.8. 1. It sowres your good qualities;
2. Uncharitableness is a leaven that sours the Whole lump, 1 Cor. 5.8. 1. It sours your good qualities;
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Naaman an honourable man, a mighty man in valour, but he was a Leper, 2 King. 5.1. that but was like a dead fly in the Oyntment, it spoiled all the rest.Naaman an honourable man, a mighty man in valour, but he was a Leper, 2 King. 5.1. that but was like a dead fly in the Ointment, it spoiled all the rest.
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So it may be said, Such a man is a man of parts, a man of great moral endowments, he is just, affable, temperate, but he is a leper, he will not be in charity;
So it may be said, Such a man is a man of parts, a man of great moral endowments, he is just, affable, temperate, but he is a leper, he will not be in charity;
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he payes every one their own, but there is one debt he will not pay though he rot in hell for it, (viz.) the debt of love;
he pays every one their own, but there is one debt he will not pay though he rot in hell for it, (viz.) the debt of love;
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this is a NONLATINALPHABET, a brand of infamy upon him. 2. Uncharitableness sowres your good duties;
this is a, a brand of infamy upon him. 2. Uncharitableness sours your good duties;
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you pray and come to Church, but refuse to be tyed in a knot of amity;
you pray and come to Church, but refuse to be tied in a knot of amity;
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what profit is there of all your seeming devotion? we are bid to lift up pure hands without wrath, 1 Tim, 2.8. The uncharitable person doth not lift up pure hands in prayer, but leprous hands, bloody hands: 1 Joh. 3.16. Whosoever hates his brother is a murderer.
what profit is there of all your seeming devotion? we Are bid to lift up pure hands without wrath, 1 Tim, 2.8. The uncharitable person does not lift up pure hands in prayer, but leprous hands, bloody hands: 1 John 3.16. Whosoever hates his brother is a murderer.
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Prayer saith Chrysostom, may be compared to a fine Garland; the hands that make a Garland had need be clean:
Prayer Says Chrysostom, may be compared to a fine Garland; the hands that make a Garland had need be clean:
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So the heart that makes a prayer had need be clean:
So the heart that makes a prayer had need be clean:
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wrath and anger do sully a Christians prayers, and will the Holy God touch them? the uncharitable man poisons his own prayers,
wrath and anger do sully a Christians Prayers, and will the Holy God touch them? the uncharitable man poisons his own Prayers,
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and will the Lord accept of a poisoned sacrifice? Oh that all this might at last perswade to cordial and fervent love;
and will the Lord accept of a poisoned sacrifice? O that all this might At last persuade to cordial and fervent love;
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let us turn all our censuring into praying; let us pray to God that he would quench the fire of contention,
let us turn all our censuring into praying; let us pray to God that he would quench the fire of contention,
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and encrease the fire of fraternal love among us:
and increase the fire of fraternal love among us:
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let us pray that the Lord would heal our Schismes, repair our breaches, that he would make us like the Cherubims with our faces looking one upon another;
let us pray that the Lord would heal our Schisms, repair our Breaches, that he would make us like the Cherubims with our faces looking one upon Another;
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let us pray that God will make good that promise, that we shall serve him with one consent, or as in the Hebrew, with one shoulder; and that this may be the golden Motto written upon England, Cor unum, via una, one heart, and one way .
let us pray that God will make good that promise, that we shall serve him with one consent, or as in the Hebrew, with one shoulder; and that this may be the golden Motto written upon England, Cor Unum, via una, one heart, and one Way.
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2. It Exhorts us that as we would be amicable to all, so especially that we would love those who are of the houshold of Faith, viz. the Saints and people of God, Psalm. 16.2. We must love as God loves;
2. It Exhorts us that as we would be amicable to all, so especially that we would love those who Are of the household of Faith, viz. the Saints and people of God, Psalm. 16.2. We must love as God loves;
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he loves them most who are like him; he loves piety, though it be espoused to poverty:
he loves them most who Are like him; he loves piety, though it be espoused to poverty:
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so must our love run out especially to those who have the image and superscription of God upon them.
so must our love run out especially to those who have the image and superscription of God upon them.
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Joseph loved all his brethren, but Benjamin most; the people of God must have a Benjamins portion in our love.Joseph loved all his brothers, but Benjamin most; the people of God must have a Benjamites portion in our love.
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The Saints are called Jewels, Mal. 3.17. which we must love and prize;
The Saints Are called Jewels, Malachi 3.17. which we must love and prize;
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they are called the apple of Gods eye, Zach. to show how tender they should be in our eye.
they Are called the apple of God's eye, Zach to show how tender they should be in our eye.
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The Saints are partakers of the Divine Nature, 2 Pet. 1.4. not by an incorporation into the Divine Essence, but by a conformity to the Divine likeness:
The Saints Are partakers of the Divine Nature, 2 Pet. 1.4. not by an incorporation into the Divine Essence, but by a conformity to the Divine likeness:
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these we must love amore complacentiae, with a love of complacency and delight:
these we must love amore complacentiae, with a love of complacency and delight:
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These are near alied to Christ by faith, they are of the blood Royal of heaven;
These Are near allied to christ by faith, they Are of the blood Royal of heaven;
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these must be higher in our thoughts, and deeper in our affections than others; Hierom loved Christ dwelling in Austin.
these must be higher in our thoughts, and Deeper in our affections than Others; Hieronymus loved christ Dwelling in Austin.
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When I say the Saints must have the largest share in our love, I mean not all that call themselves Saints, (such as under a mask of holiness commit sin, hypocritical Saints) but such as the Scripture calls Saints, such as excel in vertue, Psal. 16. such as walk humbly with God, Mich. 6.8. such as have aliquid Christi (as Bucer saith) something of Christ in them;
When I say the Saints must have the Largest share in our love, I mean not all that call themselves Saints, (such as under a mask of holiness commit since, hypocritical Saints) but such as the Scripture calls Saints, such as excel in virtue, Psalm 16. such as walk humbly with God, Mich. 6.8. such as have Aliquid Christ (as Bucer Says) something of christ in them;
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these Saints must we place our entire love upon: Indeed there is that in them which may excite and draw forth love;
these Saints must we place our entire love upon: Indeed there is that in them which may excite and draw forth love;
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they have the beauty of inherent holiness, and they have an interest in the unspotted holiness of Christ, which may be a sufficient loadstone to draw love to them.
they have the beauty of inherent holiness, and they have an Interest in the unspotted holiness of christ, which may be a sufficient Loadstone to draw love to them.
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But what shall we say to those, who instead of loving the people of God because they are Saints, hate them ea ratione, because they are Saints;
But what shall we say to those, who instead of loving the people of God Because they Are Saints, hate them ea ratione, Because they Are Saints;
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as Tertullian, Confessio nominis, the very confession of the Name of a Christian was enough to bring them into an odium, and was laid against them as a matter of crime:
as Tertullian, Confessio Nominis, the very Confessi of the Name of a Christian was enough to bring them into an odium, and was laid against them as a matter of crime:
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It was said of Aristides that he was banished out of Athens, quia justus, because he was just.
It was said of Aristides that he was banished out of Athens, quia justus, Because he was just.
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Sanctity is the thing that is reproached and hated in the world;
Sanctity is the thing that is reproached and hated in the world;
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wicked men Panther - like would tear the picture of God drawn in the New man;
wicked men Panther - like would tear the picture of God drawn in the New man;
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let one have all kind of accomplishments, Learning, Morality, Piety;
let one have all kind of accomplishments, Learning, Morality, Piety;
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though men will love him for his Learning, and Morality, they will hate him for his Piety. Holiness is become the crime;
though men will love him for his Learning, and Morality, they will hate him for his Piety. Holiness is become the crime;
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the Serpent is known by his hissing, they are the seed of the Old Serpent that hisse at Religion;
the Serpent is known by his hissing, they Are the seed of the Old Serpent that hiss At Religion;
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Let me speak my mind freely. There is generally among men a secret antipathy against the power of godliness;
Let me speak my mind freely. There is generally among men a secret antipathy against the power of godliness;
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they are for some showes of devotion, they keep up a form; but such as have a spirit of zeal and sanctity shining in them, their hearts rise against;
they Are for Some shows of devotion, they keep up a from; but such as have a Spirit of zeal and sanctity shining in them, their hearts rise against;
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let me tell you, there is not a greater sign of a rotten and divellish heart,
let me tell you, there is not a greater Signen of a rotten and devilish heart,
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than to hate a man for that very thing for which God loves him; namely his holiness.
than to hate a man for that very thing for which God loves him; namely his holiness.
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'Tis an high affront to abuse the Kings Statue:
It's an high affront to abuse the Kings Statue:
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what vengeance (think we) shall they be counted worthy off, who maligne, and do what in them lies to tear in pieces the image of the living God. Oh take heed of this;
what vengeance (think we) shall they be counted worthy off, who malign, and do what in them lies to tear in Pieces the image of the living God. O take heed of this;
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the hating the grace of the Spirit, comes near to the despighting of the Spirit of grace:
the hating the grace of the Spirit, comes near to the despiting of the Spirit of grace:
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To conclude, let us beg the spirit of amity and unity, that we may love one another, especially that we may be endeared in our affections to them who are of the family of God, and whose names are enrolled in the book of life.
To conclude, let us beg the Spirit of amity and unity, that we may love one Another, especially that we may be endeared in our affections to them who Are of the family of God, and whose names Are enrolled in the book of life.
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